California State University Chico - Record Yearbook (Chico, CA)

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MERTON OE THE MOVIES X1 Cast of Alpha Psr Omega on May 14 at the Natlonal Theatre sponsored a productlon of Merton of tl e Moues by Kaufman Connelly Thrs play dealrng vwth a stage struck small town youth s adventures ln Hollywood re qurred the largest cast yet used 1n any of our college dramas There were seven teen spcakmg parts besrdes numerous extras and a large productlon staff Man agement of the affalr was 1n the hands of a fraternity committee assrsted by members of the organrzatron and therr frrends The play a satrre on the movrng prcture rndustry and rts methods drama trzed from Harry Leon Wrlson s novel rs one of th most wldely popular of Amexlcan plays havrng made 1 tremendous hrt not only on the legrtxmate stage but as a movmv pxcture also The cast an especlally capable one slnce rt was chosen from the school at large as Well as from graduate and undergraduate members of Alpha Ps1 Omega was as follows Merton Grll Maxon Mell1nger Erlupa Montague Vrolet Stahl Swmond Rosenblact LOUIS Olker Amos Cmasmller Dan Farmer Beulah Barter Paullne Huse Elmer Huff Raymond Denlay Harold Parmalee James Rrley Wrlles Mar1o Caprr Cameraman Elvrn Mlller Tessxe Kearns Maeola Eastburn J l ester Montague Joseph MCG12 Castrng Dlrector Dorothy Brown Jeff Barrd Kenneth Moore Mrs Patterson Anna Lourse Barney Mai the uzolmzst Clarence Schott Extras Crystal Baxter Ada Drennan Evelyn Perrgo Dorothy Schock lla Walkup Marran Wlllard Duane Crummett Hamel McKay Howard Trng ley Kenneth Palmer Mrlton Rothwell Gordon Sche1mer and Stacy WISCY Productron Staff Antonra Faulkner Gertrude Luehnrng Clara Powers Nelsyne Bartholomew Margaret Marty Dorothy Brown Paulrne I-Iuse Shlrley Carter Marran Wrllard Maxon Mellrnger Louls Olker Herbert Carey Ken neth Moore E1v1n Mrller and Marlo Caprr +2f41l2+ li Y! l ' V ' '! H A ' y - V 1 ' ri - , - f u ' V - if . , . ' I l 1 , I , Y 1 i 2 v I 4 C u . ' I .G I .,.... .. ...,..,.,A..,,......,...... .. ............. -- Muriel Mercer ..,.,....t..,.., t .................,............... Thelma McCray -1 'T' - u v I v I v Y I I 7 T . I I I I 1 1 I I I Y -

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,M-,xfx xl fl. 1 f ll. if I l All Nia 2 5 , l 1 1 l Q l , V I A V fix Y fx xr sf-a.,- Q , . 2 it The music under the direction of Paul Howard Young and Lida Lennon and the costumes and settings designed by Mavis Todd Brown and Margaret Max- well lent atmosphere to the plays and greatly aided in the success of the per- formances. A melodrama and tragedy of unusual interest by Goodman and Hecht was given April 30 as a benefit for The Record. The characters were: Captain Ashby, Anglo-Indian Army ...,........ -......-, . Joseph McGie Mahib, Ashby's native orderly ......... M ................... Kenneth Moore Denri Durot, officer in French Secret Service ........ Maxon Mellinger Major Wellington, attached to the general stan' ............ Louis Olker Kodah Kahn, a Sepoy sergeant ...................,... - ,.... Kenneth Palmer Music for this performance was under the direction of Paul Howard Young. . At present several other plays are in rehearsal, but it is still too early to say much about them save that, in all probability, they will be: The Romancers, given as an out-of-door production on the campus early in June, and a group of classroom plays to be given during May in the College auditorium. Among them will be: When the Whirlwind Blows, Action, The Rescue, Fleur- ette and Company and Wrong Numbers. Some worthy work has been done in the staging of plays. The three most outstanding plays in this respect were: The Loveliest Thing, Tea For Three, and The Hand of Siva. These were respectively staged by Antonia Faulkner and Mario Capri, Gertrude Luehning, and Pauline Huse. -..agf 407135-a... N ,f'N - X.. . ,!'Nw,. ,. N, , N. . 'Rf'

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SOCIALS FALL SEMESTER UNDER Maeola Eastburn's guidance we had a most successful social season this fall. I-Ii Jinks was, of course, the big event of the year, but the monthly dances sponsored by the Student Body were fairly well attended. It is to be regretted that more of the students do not attend these dances. The spirit of a school may be reflected in, its socials. GET-TOGETHER PARTY The first dance of the season was the informal one at which the entering Freshmen were introduced to college life, as well as to a good many people. The dance 'was held in the Odd Fellows Hall and was about as much fun as any of the dances staged during the fall season. FROSH HOP The Freshman Class staged the second dance of the year, in cooperation with the Student Body, at the Memorial Hall on October 12. The party was an informal non-program affair at which the California Aggies football team were special guests. Willamae Monroe headed the committee on arrangements and is largely responsible for the success of the affair. Brandstatt's six-piece orchestra furnished the music. HOME COMING DANCE This dance was held on the evening of November 3 at the Memorial Hall, following a banquet given by the newly-formed Alumni Association. The dance climaxed a day which had been filled with activities celebrating the return of the many old grads. The four sororities were in charge of the decorations and arrangements for the affair. Punch was served to the dancers from an old fash- ioned Well which had been cleverly constructed in one corner. Music was fur- nished by the Sierra Stars. A JUNIOR JIG Ruth Watterson, Junior social leader, was in charge of their annual affair which they put on in the Assembly Hall. The programs were a special novelty. Miss Barney and Miss Maxwell were patronesses. CHRISTMAS DANCE The Christmas dance, held on December 8, was a colorful occasion. The Yuletide motif was used throughout. Students caught the holiday spirit early this year and made the occasion a merry success. Iota Sigma was in charge of the tree: Delta Alpha Pi decorated the hall, and the Block C had charge of the punch. WHOOPEE DANCE The first dance of the new year was put on by the Rally Committee, on January 18. The affair was a peppy one and the dancers had great sport making Whoopee after it was dished out early in the evening. STUDENT BODY DRAG The Student Body gave an informal dance on Wednesday evening, January 30. Members of the California Aggie basket ball team were the special guests. The affair was such a success that the students begged President Osenbaugh to let them have just one more dance, but the Prexy was nrm and the party broke up regretfully. ...wif 42