University of Idaho - Gem of the Mountains Yearbook (Moscow, ID)

Page 24 text:

Covernor of the State of Idaho Governor C. A. Robins Northern Idaho rejoiced after final results from last November's general elec- tions had been tabulated. For the first time in many a year a northern Idaho man had been elected Governor of the state as voters from the southern border to the northern border registered their approval of Dr. C. A. Robins for the post of chief executive. A medical man by profession, Robins had dabbled in politics on the side. Hailing from St. Maries, he had been elected for three consecutive terms to the Idaho legislature from Benewah county. He was elected to a fourth in 1944, but resigned because he was the only physician left in the county at the time. Dr. Robins located at St. Maries in 1919 where he has since practiced his profession and operated a hospital. Prior to settling down in St. Maries, he served as a lieutenant in the army medical corps during World War I, Page twenty-tive

Page 23 text:

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION

Page 25 text:

resident of the niversity OF Idaho President J. E. Buchanan Six things, it seems to me, merit permanent recording in this year’s Gem. First, the year just closing saw more students registered at the University of Idaho than ever gathered here in any previous year. Second, two out of every three students were World War II veterans. We began the long- promised educational pay-off to our fighting men and women. Third, Idaho students were mighty good sports in accepting the crowded conditions in classes, laboratories, and living quarters. The University housed and instructed more students than was thought possible a year ago. Fourth, the twenty-ninth session of the State Legislature gave the University the largest appropriation the institution has ever received. Best of all, the legislature gave the University every cent it requested. By this action, the legislators indicated their approval of the University and its three-fold program of Teaching, Research, and Service for the State of Idaho. Fifth, the University launched what it hopes will be a successful physical education and athletic program. Sixth, University of Idaho alumni all over the state organized into local and regional units to work for the future welfare of their alma mater. From every angle, better days appear to be ahead. J. E. BucHANAN President Page twenty-three