May 28 PROM Spalding

O F F I C I A L S T U D E N T PUBLICATION OF T H E DULUTH STATE T E A C H E R S C O L L E G E

V O L U M E V I D u L U T H , M I N N E S O T A , W E D N E S D A Y , M A Y 25, 1938 N U M B E R 14

69 Apply for Graduation Here

There are four more applicants for graduation this year than there were in June, 1937. The total for this year is 69; 34 are from the four-year course and 35 from the two-year curriculum.

Among those that are applying for graduation from the four-year group are the following: Eileen Marie Abra-hamson, Marybelle Affleck, Elnore Louise Backlund, Louis Peter Barle, Elsworth Freeman Lewis Blood, Arthur Leslie Canary, William Fred Carlson, Vetus Alexander Clarkson, Gene Rundel Cundy, Adele Christine Eckholm, Ethel Elsie E r k k i l a , John Mitchell F lynn , Annete Ruth Gunderson, John William Haigh, Leona Dorothy Juanita Hansen, Catherine Margaret Harris, Florence Esther Hil lman, Josephine Clara Jack-sha, Genevieve Marie Johnson, Lucille Helen Kozarek, Ross Clayton McCollor, Pearl Elizabeth Mandelin, David E d -ward Mehling, June Kinsman Niemi, Edward Andrew Palcich, Wilbert Bry-nolf Rahko, William Paul Ryan, Rose Lucille Sampson, Ruth Slonim, Thelma Eve lyn Sneide, Joyce Lorayne Barbara Tesar, Jennie Elizabeth Thompson, E d -ward Grant Tu rk , Jerome Denton Wilcox.

( C O N T I N U E D O N P A G E T W O , C O L U M N T H R E E )

Choir Sings With Duluth Symphony Chorus at Armory

On May 20 members of the college music department presented a musical program at a Junior Chamber of Com-merce dinner at the Medical Arts Ba l l -room. Peggy Raley, Dick Valby, Ida Mae Conway, Leona Hansen and Max Mattenson took part in the program. That same evening the choir sang with the Duluth symphony chorus at the Armory. They sang the Beethoven 9th symphony.

Annual Junior-Senior Prom Is Set For Sat. Night at Spalding Hotel Traditional Graduates' Banquet Held Tonight

Following traditional graduation custom at D S T C , the graduates will hold their annual banquet which will be attended by the faculty, their wives and graduates of the two and four-year curriculum. The banquet will be given at the Spalding Hotel at 6:30 o'clock tonight.

Each year a main theme is used for the decorations and for the subject matter of the speeches. The theme chosen for this year is one suggested by Bi l l Carlson, senior.

Toastmaster for the occasion is John Flynn , president of the Student Council. Speeches will be made by Hildegarde Neu, senior class secretary; Steve Ballou, junior class president; Allan Niemi, sophomore class president; Nathan Ballou, freshman class president; June Wendlandt, alumni representative; Miss Maude Lindquist, second-year class adviser; and President Sorenson speak-ing for the administration. Miss Evelyn Mlodzik, 1931, now teaching at Lincoln

( C O N T I N U E D O N P A G E T H R E E , C O L U M N O N E )

I f we print jokes, folks say we are silly.

I f we don't, they say we are too seri-ous.

I f we publish original matter, they say we lack variety.

I f we are rustling news, we are not attending to business in our own de-partment.

I f we don't print contributions, we don't show proper appreciation.

I f we do print them, then the paper is full of junk.

Like as not some fellow will say we swiped this from another paper.

Well , we did. —Detroit Technician

Two Class Presidents Will Lead the Grand March

John Flynn , senior class president, followed by Steve Ballou, junior class president, will lead the grand march initiating this year's annual junior-senior prom to be held Saturday even-ing. May 28, between 9 and 12 at the Spalding hotel.

Invitations are extended to all stu-dents and alumni. Students may invite outside guests. Because Memorial day holiday is the same weekend, it is ex-pected that many alumni will attend the dance.

The head of the invitation committee, Betty Evanson, announced the guests of honor: Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Soren-son, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Case, Dr . and Mrs. George Primmer, Mrs. Viena Johnson, Miss Harriet Harrison, Mr. George Corfield, and Miss Mary Elwell .

Virginia Johnson heads the advertising committee, and Elaine Nelson, the pro-gram committee. Richard Valby is chairman of the ticket group, while Robert Therrien has the ticket sale. Frank Ambrozich is in charge of the door committee. Walt Evans orchestra will provide the music.

Unitarian Minister Will Speali at Commencement

Dr. John H . Dietrich, a Unitarian minister from Minneapolis, will be the principal speaker at the commencement exercises on the evening of June 3. President Sorenson will present the graduates to Mrs. Viena Johnson, who will confer the diplomas.

Music for the occasion will be sup-plied by the college orchestra and the choir.

P A G E 2 F O R T N I G H T L Y C H R O N I C L E M A Y 25, 1938

Fortnightly Chronicle A bi-weekly publication of the Duluth State Teachers College, Duluth, Minnesota, to appear

every other Wednesday of the school year.

Students' subscriptions provided for out of Stu-cents' Activities Fund. Price, others, $i.oo per

year; single copies, Jc.

E D I T O R I A L S T A F F Editors Ralph Tigue, Hazel Wainio Literary Editor -LRuth Slonim Sports Editors - Louis Barle, Joe Parker Features Ethel Quackenbush, Julia de Caigny Reporters and Contributors: Dorothy Fuller,

Rose Cerkvenik, Fae Claussen, Max Matten-son, Elnore Backlund, Grace O'Rourke, Genevieve Danielson, Marie Beebe, Marion Addison, June Niemi, Grace Shinske, Lloyd T . Johnson, Mae Matalamaki.

C I R C U L A T I O N

Circulation Manager Elma Lauri Assistants Katherine Snarich, Helen Zorbas,

Bernice Johnson. Faculty Adviser C . N . Saltus

E D I T O R I A L P O L I C Y Any expression of opinions in the editorial

section are entirely those of the newspaper staff and are not to be mistaken as being upheld or opposed by either the administration or the student body.

VOL. V I MAY 25, 1938 No. 14

Youth - 1938 The college graduate accepts his

diploma and asks of society, "What next?" But society is puzzled, and the riddle remains.

Youth, today as always, is eager and optimistic; it has plans of its own and ideas awaiting crystallization. But today's youth is faced with a greater problem than proving its worth by utilizing opportunity. I t must prove itself without opportunity and be ready for bigger responsibilities for which it has had little or no chance to train itself.

More than ever, today the graduate needs the enthusiasm and determination, so characteristically his, to face the complexities which are his inheritance.

Red Poppies Yes, we wear them in our buttonholes.

And we think we know their significance. And yet even at this moment great nations of the world are balancing on the brink of another deathpool.

Yes, we wear our red poppies. And we ask ourselves, " I s there to be a sequel to the tragedy written in the hearts and souls of countless men, women, and children twenty years ago? We ask but what is the answer?

Not more poppies — to buy and forget!

— E . E .

Josephine Bronczyk was elected presi-dent of the Discussion club at a meeting held on May 18. Other officers for next year will be elected in the fall.

MAY F E T E A R E V I E W

In a year which has been outstanding for dramatic and musical production on our campus, the May Fete came as a fitting climax. The college world is full of May festivals, but it is doubtful whether even larger institutions with great numbers and more space could surpass our own May pageant in interest or beauty.

The crowning of the May Queen was done according to tradition. Miss Ethel Erkk i l a , surrounded by her flower laden maids, made a very gracious queen as she presided over the court and carnival.

The program itself consisting of three parts although separate, was unified by mood, colour and music. I t was charac-terized all through by swift action and flowing pageantry, and it was enhanced ty the selection of especially appropiate music by Mussorgsky.

The first episode showed the great gate of the ancient city of Kiev slowly opening to reveal the sky at dawn. Slow-ly began a stir in the market place and gradually the swarming life of the city was shown in its barbaric blending of squalor and beauty. Beggars and slaves jostled priests and soldiers. Traders and vendors bargained and fought, and a thief slipped through the crowd. Oc-casional bursts of gaiety stood out in a mood essentially melancholy as the ac-tion rose, fell again, and the great gate closed again in the twilight. I t is to the great credit of the director that so com-plicated a scene could give such as sus-tained and unified impression.

The second unit was composed of a group of eight short colourful dances done in the modern manner. I t would be difficult to choose a favorite among them. The dance called "Gossip" was original and brilliant. The one known as "Str ike" was intensely dramatic, and special mention must be made of the charming and imaginative interpretation of " T i l Eulenspiegel" done by Miss Beryle Pemberton.

The final scene again presented the Russians, but this time as a friendly joyous people celebrating the spring planting. A number of intricate and unusual Polish and Russian folk dances were given in authentic Slavic costumes. The perfection of technique and the dramatic presentation of these dances made them a splendid climax to an ex-citing program.

Each year much time, patience, and talent on the part of the students and faculty are contributed toward the or-ganization of the May Fete. I t is an extensive and democratic undertaking. The responsibility, however, rests upon Dr. Graybeal, and to her, to Miss Fox, and to Miss Elwell and Miss Harrison who arranged the May processional, the

Oliver Laine Elected Pres. of the Rangers

The Rangers held their last meeting of the year in the form of a supper on Thursday evening. May 19. Various games, directed by Louis Barle and E d Turk , were played in the gym, and at the supper hour Chester Nagolski played a guitar and sang several selections. Both Edward Palcich, president, and Mr. Voorhees, advisor for the club, gave short talks, after which election of officers for next year followed. Those elected are President, Oliver Laine; Vice-President, Joe Emanuel; and S e c -Treasurer, Rose Cerkvenik.

Graduates ( C O N T I N U E D F R O U P A G E O N E )

The 35 applicants from the two-year course are as follows: Tynne Johannah Ahlgren, Irene Ida Aho, Bernice Marion Bermann, Ruth Elizabeth Bispala, Berthe Helene Brusig, Lorraine Francis Daly, Anna Elkjer , Betty Lorraine Fladeland, Myrtle Louise Fogelberg, A lva Dorothea Fogt, Beatrice Carolyn Geason, Lois Elaine Giroux, Audrey Ann Jacksha, Esther Signe Johnson, Barbara Gertrude Kershaw, Edi th Marie Lerohl, Hazel Leona Livens, Frances Hulda Lodien, Lorraine Marguerite Mosher, Lois Irene Potter, Lenore Rupp, Lucille Jeannie Schoenike, Karen Martha Solem, En id Frances Strom, Dorothy Florence Surola, Cora Marie Swenson, Helvi Bernice Syrjala, Imelda Joan Tyman , Viola Katherine Vir ta , Joy Elane Weyer, Esther Elizabeth Wil ja-maa, June Ardath Pastoret.

Some folks die in accidents. Some die in bed. Some people are too dumb To know that they are dead.

Some folks spit when they talk. Some folks talk when they spit. When I talk I talk When I spit I spit.

—Junior Collegian

"Many textbooks used in schools to-day are not yet free of material that breeds international dislikes and love for war. Any effective education for peace must be based on sound classroom procedure." M . L . Beck, professor of education at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute.

college offers its congratualations on a unique and distinguished performance.

—Mabel Culkin

M A Y 25, 1938 F O R T N I G H T L Y C H R O N I C L E P A G E 3

Miss McCormick Addresses the Geography Fraternity on Sino-Japanese Conflict

DON'T T E L L . . . Margaret Jordan Elected President for Coming Year

Miss Stahl to Offer Advanced Drama Survey Next Fall

The Drama Survey Class closed a successful season on Thursday, May 19, with the presentation of three readings: "The Stranger" by Strindberg, "Spread-ing the News" by Lady Gregory, and "Sunny Morning" by Brothers Quin-teros.

From the small admission fee, the class has been able to pay for the cur-tain used on the stage and for several other incidentals. According to Miss Stahl, the group has been laying founda-tion for the work of advanced drama survey, which will be organized next fall when there will be a continuation of presentations on a more elaborate scale, with costumes and scenery aug-menting the dramatization.

Those taking part in the presentation were: T H E S T R A N G E R , Miss Stahl; S U N -N Y M O R N , Oscar Kenig, Audrey Glimm, Ruth Ward, Bob Hamm; S P R E A D I N G T H E N E W S ; A1 Wendfeldt, Casmir Hero, Bob Hamm, B i l l Ryan , Jack O'Hehir, Ar t Canary, Stuart Fisher, Grace O' Rourke, Dorothy Peterson, and Cath-erine Harris.

Intercollege Club Closes Social Season at Meeting

The Intercollege Club held its last meeting of the year Wednesday, May 18, at the Pilgrim Congregational Church. This organization is a social one planned for the purpose of promot-ing friendly relations among the students of the four Duluth colleges: College of St. Scholastica, the Duluth Business College, the State Teachers College, and the Duluth Junior College. They have bi-monthly meetings in the clubrooms of various city churches. The evening is begun with a musical program and then a talk by a leading citizen of the city or a faculty member from one of the schools. After the meeting there is dancing in the recreation room.

The officers for this past year have been Bob Evar t s , president; Grace Johnson, Junior College, vice-president; Helen Hilbur, Junior College, secretary; and Bob Scobie, treasurer.

Banquet ( C O N T I N U E D F R O U P A G E O N E )

Elementary School, will represent the alumni and welcome the new graduates into the alumni association.

The college trio, including Richard Valby, Russell Valby, and Leona Han-sen, will provide the music at the banquet. Joyce Tesar will sing.

Titles and Names: John Kershaw, feeling like a potential janitor for the hall of fame . . . Dr . Pieper, the Aisle of Man . . . May Fete, "Ten Pretty Gi r l s " . . . Graduation exercises, "Dead E n d " . . . B i l l Ryan , Bulldog Drum-mond stuck . . . Lloyd Johnson, the wrong Stroud twin . . . Ruth Ward, somebody's baby, and we don't mean mother . . . Kohner, little known mental powers in a state of l u l l . . . Peggy Raley, the most intriguing perfume in school. . . John T y l l i a , the man who slept before his time . . . Ross McCollor, "Gir l s ' Dormi-tory" . . . Mr. Corfield, "Love Walked I n " . . . D S T C , "thanks for the memo-ries" . . .

Dr . Sandin never answers a door bell or the telephone when home alone. Says if it's important, he'll find out soon enough anyhow . . . Gale Howe has an interest in the No. 135; sounds like the old army game to me . . . then there's one of the "older" studes who cleans his car on the campus . . . Palcich played nursemaid to a couple of goats the other day . . . And you should have seen the look on Hero's face when Canary let Wendfeldt go in play practice for Spreading the News. Cas hid behind Jack O'Hehir . . . And then a freshman wanted to know if Kenig wore dark glasses last Thursday because he was in the play, " A Sunny Morning" . . . And, incidentally, why do the seniors have to pay $1.75 for caps and gowns when we have the gowns right here in school?

Life on the front steps: one perjured cigarette butt after another . . . the feminine situation at T . C : Love without a tryst! . . . Prom atmosphere: Sen Sen . . . She's not loud, she just believes in free speech.

I might say that it has been a pleasure to write this column, but people have been so mum the last three issues it has been hard to find copy. However, if I 've offended, I apologize, if for no other reason than my own protection, and as William once said, "The melan-choly days are come; the saddest of the year."

—Stuart Fisher

I ' m through with all women. They cheat and they lie. They prey on us males till The day that they die. They tease us, torment us, and Drive us to sin Say, who is that blonde that

just blew in? —Red and Green

At the May meeting of the Mu chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon, national geography fraternity, held Saturday, May 21 in Washburn Hal l , Miss El iza -beth McCormick of the Timothy Howe School of Superior spoke on ber im-pressions of Japan. She attended the World Convention of Educational As-sociations in Japan last summer.

Miss McCormick is in sympathy with the Japanese. She believes that the Chinese need the Japanese civilizing influence. Impressed by the cleanliness of the Japanese cities as compared with the filth of the native quarters of Shang-hai and Canton, she thinks that the Japs can do much in the way of sani-tation in China. At the same time she declared that she did not think the Phillipines would be able to maintain their independence in face of Japanese agression after the Chinese affair is over.

Miss McCormick displayed a large number of beautiful articles of clothing and art which she purchased or received as gifts in Japan.

The following were elected as officers for next year: President, Margaret Jordan; vice-president, Roy Teppen; secretary, E lna Jok i ; treasurer, Mary Wakelin; chairman of program com-mittee, Mrs. Bess Bloedel; and chair-man of membership committee, Lloyd Johnson.

The fraternity will hold meetings in June and July , but will probably omit the August meeting. Plans for the June meetings are indefinite as yet but will undoubtedly feature a picnic meeting at some scenic spot near Duluth.

FINAL SCHEDULE

Tuesday, May 31 {Exam.) First Hour Classes—8:35-10:15. Second Hour Classes—10:30-12:10 Fifth Hour Classes—1:15-2:00.

Wednesday, June 1 {Exam.) Third Hour Classes—8:35-10:15. Fourth Hour Classes—10:30-12:15.

Thursday, June 2 A l l classes meet.

Friday, June 3 Class Day Exercises—10:00 A. M . Graduation Exercises— 8:15 P. M .

Record Books Will be sent out to students who leave

a stamped addressed envelope. No books sent out to students who

owe fines or have books out from the library.

P A G E 4 F O R T N I G H T L Y C H R O N I C L E M A Y 25, 1938

WIZ-DUMB With apologies to no one for what

has been and what is to come, here it is—the final episode!

Spring must be here for certain when " T a r d y " F lynn , and C . Harris start playing hopscotch on the front walk!

And along with spring come exams— one can't even find a seat in the library these days. And then there are the picnics—the gym makes such a beautiful picnic grounds! Oh, yet, to top off the spring season, we have the Prom— But it's the height of something-for-which-there-is-no-word when a girl is asked to the Prom on one evening and then can't remember on the next morn-ing whether or not she dreamed it!

The most appropriate and the best sign for those who know reads, "Out of the Doghouse, on to the Prom"!

We don't like to say " I told you so. Miss Graybeal ," but the May Fete fell on Friday the 13 and look what happened —the light on the piano wouldn't go on—all because it hadn't been turned on.

Query: Where did all the people go between the dinner and the dance on the night of the Dinner-Dance?

Then there are those who receive only a B . E d . in apple polishing, but are past masters in the art!

The best bit of conversation for the week—Dick N . calls up Brun and says "We don't want to take the girls out tonight." Helen was out of town.

As a parting bit of Wiz-Dumb to the seniors: The person who gets along in the world is one who knows when to blow his knows!

And now, having made my last will and testament, bequeathing Wiz-Dumb to anyone who feels the need, I hope to see all but the Seniors next fall.

—^John Kershaw

Choir ( C O N T I N U E D F R O M P A G E O N E )

The music department will have their annual spring picnic on May 26. On June 2 the choir will sing before the Rotary Club at the Spalding Hotel at noon. The final performance for the year of the department will be on Com-mencement night, June 3. Both the choir and the orchestra are preparing for the program.

Most people know that Oberlin was the first college to admit women stu-dents, but few realize that today there are more women's colleges—120 to 80— than men's; and that 451 colleges are co-educational.

Miss Mary Elwell attended the meet-ing of the Minnesota Ornithologists Union at St. Cloud on Saturday, May 21.

Duluth Is Third in Track Meet

Cents Ability By JULIA DE CAIGNY and

ART CANARY

A C O - E D ' S A N G L E O F A F O R M A L According to a leading fashion maga-

zine, the correct thing to wear at a for-mal is a dress without sleeves and cut low in back. Accessories are usually large and match the costume. Heels are high and shoes are definitely formal— usually cut in straps. Pumps are not to be considered.

A C O L L E G E M A N ' S A N G L E O F A F O R M A L At a formal occasion a young man

should wear, if he does not have a tux-edo, white flannels and a dark suit coat. With this should go, of course, white shirt and white shoes to match the trousers. The tie should be conservative, preferable dark. Afterthought—plus a large pocket to put the girl's compact, lipstick, and etc. in.

I wish I were a kangaroo Despite his pouch and stances So F d have room for all the junk M y girl friend brings to dances.

Enid Strom Is Winner In Annual Story Contest

Enid Strom won the prize of a book of stories at the annual story telling event held by the Kindergarten depart-ment at Washburn Hal l on May 17. During the tea, which followed the story hour, Mrs. Wilson sang a group of songs.

The honor guests from the student body were Genevieve Johnson, Winifred Roney, Charlotte Kelly, and Myrtle Mobraten. Those from the faculty were Miss Elwel l , Miss Graybeal, Miss Harri-son and Miss Brown. The judges of the contest were Dr. Saltus, Dr . Sandin, and Miss Larson.

Accepts Position Ellsworth Blood, graduating senior

has accepted a position for the coming school year in North St. Paul. Mr. Blood is a music major and has played several years in the Duluth Civic Symphony. He has also participated in various ac-tivities at the college.

Did you hear the latest? Who is this young femme that has

been keeping our biologist, Mr. Palcich from going out to any social functions? The farthest we can get to knowing who she is is that he received an air mail letter from her last week, and the office force even remarked about it — (on the side.) We still wonder!

Wendfeldt Places First In Javelin Throw

During the Eighth Annual Guest Day Program at B S T C , which included a District High School track meet, a triangular meet with Bemidji, Itasca J . C and D S T C , and the playing of the Aitkin High School band, the Duluth Peds were placed third in the track meet. Itasca was placed first with Bemidji winning second honors.

For the Peds A l Wendfeldt led his mates with one first place in the javelin throw, and two second places in the shot put and discus. Barle placed first in the discus and third in the shot put. The other points were scored by Stephen, Ambrozich, and Stauber in the 220 yard dash, 440 yard dash, and the two mile run respectively.

Louis Barle to Play With Detroit Lions

Louis Barle, star athlete at D S T C , has accepted a contract to play profes-sional football with the Detroit Lions of the National Professional League. He will report for practice in August.

Barle has been captain of both the basketball and football teams at the college and has consistently received all-conference rating.

New Biology Club Is Organized; Curtis, Pres.

Vernor Curtis was elected president the the new biology club organized for the benefit of biology majors and minors. Jennie Hoim will serve as vice president, with Tom Pulford as Sec. Treas. Dr . Lakela and Mr. Frazee are advisors.

While little is expected to be done this spring, the club will be ready for work when the new fall quarter begins. The club met May 20, Friday, to discuss their constitution. As yet, they have no definite name for the organization.

Although this is a science club, any-one interested may become a member.

LOST Denfeld class ring year 1934, Initials G . J . inside. Return to Genevieve Johnson.