Ripon College - Crimson Yearbook (Ripon, WI)

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Diamond Dali Headlights Social Session During Second (Juarler Glittering diamonds on a hack-» drop of blue with blue and silver lighting effects decorated the kill nx m for the most memorable so- cial event of the year. The Dia- mond Ball, which had all the pomp and Idvishrtcss of Military Balls in former years, was held on March 10 in the dining room of the Stu- dent Union. • The music of Dm Diamond and his famous orchestra vus the featured attraction of the evening. The time of the dance was set for 9 until 12. and special arrangements for the army men wet made by Major Burner. Chairmen for the formal includ- ed : decorations, Marcia Russell and Dean Johnston, working with Susan Fonk, Shirley DeWitt, iShirley Franz, Elva Bierman. and Rewel Stallones; publicity, John Tollcffon: programs, Maunne Car- ter. and general arrangements, Dean Emmanuel and Fred C x k. The programs were designed by the art department under the di- rection of Dean Cunniggim. They were red and while sprinkled with ulvcr diamond dust. Weddings, Births Engagements Weddings, engagements, and new additions to Ripon families cpmpnred a great deal of the so- ciety columns throughout the year. A brief resume of those important events follows: Engaged: James Dunn, ‘42, to Ruth Andrea DeWitt of Bloomer, Wis.; Maurinc Carter, '46, to Lt. Carl Milzcr, ex '45. • • • Ruth Fcrdinandscn, ‘45, to Wil- liam MeEvoy, ex '45; Rosemary Middleton, '44, to Madeo Moli- turi, '43. • • • Births: A daughter to Lt. and Mrs. Andrew Rock (Louise J’rie- bc. 42); a daughter to Lt. and Mrs Edward Buckley on Oct. 21. • • • Married: Mary Millgr, '44, to Pfc. Norman Michic, ex ‘44, on rpec. 23, in Ripon. Helen Fred- rickson, ex '46, to Clarence Moore on Dec. 29 in Wisconsin Rapids. Myra Wasserburger, '42, to Mil- Croft, '42, on Dec. 21 at the Ripon college chapel. Marge Gra- ham. '43. to Pfc. Ed Jacobsen, ex '44 on Dec. 22 in the college cha- Feterman Addresses Students on Science “Unprecedented war demands are speeding up the trend toward greater utilization of agricultural products in industry, V. S. Pet- erson, agricultural consultant, Du Pont agricultural extension divi- sion, told students who attended his lecture in the Little Theater Oct. 25. Mr. Peterson was on tour under the sponsorship of the agri- cultural and mineral development department of the Milwaukee rail- mad. Shortages in a great many fields are relieved by chemically developed replacements and by adaptation of existing products and processes to new ones, Mr. Pet- erson said, citing the increased use of casein, a dairy product in the manufacture of certain paints. He also discussed the use of cellulose, derived from wood and cotton, to replace metals and rubber in new types of cellophane laminated and cellophane lined containers; and the discovery of a base made from the oil of the castor bean, a farm- produced crop, to replace the im- ported pyrethrum used in house» liold and cattle sprays. Millions of pounds of farm pro- ducts are consumed by the DuPont company each year, he declared, and a very considerable fraction of the company's normal sales are of manufactured products which did not exist a dozen years ago, but which have since been created by research. pci. Alice Burns, '43, to Pfc. Lowell Maynard, '43, on Jan. I in Chicago. Marilyn Burras, ex '45, to A. Whitacre Kimball, Oak Park III. Enid Lewis, '42, to Lt. John F. Thuenncr, ‘43, at Carmi, III. Dorothy Ncesc to Pvt. Marvin Ev- ans at Lyle on Mar. 24. Jan Boh» ling, ex '46, to Cadet Wil- liam Wells, ex '44, on Octo- ber 16 in Randolph, Wis. Phyl- lis Lindslcy, cx 44, to Paul Pur- nell on June 3 in Green Bay, Wis. Anne Olson, '44, to Lt. Kcrmit Guenther, ex ‘44, on May 27 in Rhinelander, Wis. Lt. Robert Bir- ge cx '44, to Ruth Konow, '43, on May 26 in Ripon. Helen Fossland, '42, to Ervin ZippcI, ’43, on June 10 at Winthrop Harbor, III. Guests Congregate For Friendship Days Friendship week-end brought approximately 65 guests to Ripon college campus this year. It was held on April 28-30, and consisted of a week-end of planned activities in which college people and guests took part. The women guests were housed in the tri-dorms, occupying Evans and Wright. Each girl was assigned to a certain room and roommate, and several upperclass girls from each sorority house act- ed as hostesses. The men visitors stayed at Harwood. The program of activities began on Saturday morning with a tour of the campus and its buildings. The members of the WSGA board acted as guides and hostesses. In the afternoon, the movie, Cover Girl, was shown at the Ripon theater, where all students were the guests of the college. After the show, there was a faculty tea at Line library. The entertainment that evening was furnished by the sororities in the form of open houses for the four groups of guests. Sorori Lieu Sponsoi Joint Formal Dan Strains of “Jolly Sixpence to a dancing tempo marked highlight of the first quarter so activities, as the ASTP orche played for the Intersorority for which was given on Dec. 4. fhxir of the college gym was a n of color, as khaki uniforms mini with pastel formal gowns. A blue false wall at one cut the fl x r and a red one at the t er carried out the theme of “h cn and hell. A flirtatious ar watched over the dancers in heaven section, while a red d occupied the same position at opposite end. An angel and a di joining hands stood in front of kindstand The programs can out the theme further, as they white with small blue angels on cover. Committee members and tl respective duties were as folio Elva Bierman, refreshments; S Icy Franz, invitations for chaj ons; Dorothy Hotvedr, orehes Mildred Edwards and Jane Van Bergen, decorations. Foreign Affairs Forum Features Speech) By I)r. Webster Each Thusilay Night During the year. Dr. Edwin Webster, professor of history, con- ducted informal meetings of both AST1’ and civilian students. On Thursday nights in the student lounge time was devoted to lec- tures by Dr. Webster and discus- sion questions from his audience concerning vital aspects of the all- important foreign relations of the United States in a world of war and ensuing peace. The Nov. 11 meeting, one of the series most provocative, concerned the problem of Italy, recently in- vaded by Allied armies. While military occupation was proceed- ing, future dangers were appear- ing especially in the matter of lo- cal government. Briefly, the prob- lem was this; military authorities were content to allow the local Fascist officials to continue in of- fice to keep civilian order. These officials, however, having ruled during Mussolini's Fascist dictator- ship, were, if not active Fascists, at least acceptable to that govern- ment. They could easily lie the nu- cleus for any Fascist revolts in the future or for present sabotage that could he disastrous to .Allied success. Yet possible democratic leaders, confined in their activities and untrained in governing these years, would undoubtedly incompetent in handling the no sary civil affairs. Russia was explored on May Dr. Webster traced her hist from the first world war and Bolshevik revolution. He shoi the various stages by which Ru rose to be a first-rate power the communistic kickground this development. He also discui speculations on Russia’s future havior. especially her relation the United States, and condu that a greater understanding tween the two nations must be veloped for the sake of post-' peace and prosperity. Kostalenetz, Gershwin, Strauss Student Favorite Upon tabulation of quest naires given to the student h concerning their choice of dir music, it was learned that Ar Kostalanctz, George Gershwin the Strauss waltzes are most pc lar with students. Comment.1 general were to the effect that music was played t(x loudly vocals were not considered fi dinner music selections.

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Frusli Present Series; Bond One-Act Play Between Tops Kappa Sigs Plan Winter Sleigh Hide Sororities Entertain at Informal Socials Students of Prof. H. I’. Woody's play acting and play production (classes staged and directed a pro- gram of four one-act plays featur- ring all-freshman casts Friday even line. June 2, at the Ripon college I Little Theater. These plays re- the usual Mask and Wig xxiuction for the quarter and al- the annual tljrcc-act freshman ■te The practice ot presenting an :emng of one-act plays has been special student project of the dra- jcutks department, and a prise has y Ivcn offered for the Ivst Dduction of the series. The sc- lion of this prize winning play is Rased upon the decisions of a |iilp of local judges who had had radical experience in the field of vecii, English and dramatics, his year the plan of awarding a to the members of the Ivst hy was changed. In order that work might be recognized rat- of A. B. and C were given the wductkms according to their cx- ncc. These ratings were given ft ••niy for acting but also for [i-.v: and directing. l n»diictu n t'mlvrs receiving A ratings were tilled to use this toward mem- hip in Theta Alpha Phi. na- ni dramatic society. [’‘ClKkrtow, directed by Shir- DeWitt. staged by Rol Schun- Cast: Harriet Etnigh, Ruth Iciicrlc, Shirley Franz. Carolyn liutte, Marge Forster, Elsie Byles [ Eick, Delores Peterson. Eyctwon. Bond Between, directed Juanita Davies; staged by Ma- Farrelly. Cast: Mary Ellen feuko, Margery Rather. Peg itvveod. Waverly Wcndorf. ie Feast of the Holy Itmo- directed by Muriel Smith, hy Rosemary Middleton. Patty Felske, June Felske, Middleton. Marge Ferrell, jmiyn Russell. [Lily,'’ directed by Maurinc ter. staged by Billc H x pcr. Marcia Hunold. Geraldine jhdz, Mary Pappas, June l rd. Harriet Kotchpa V. Coogan, Miss Strandbcrg. Mrs. Buckley were the judges [Fnday night. Bond Between, directed Juanita Davies and Marie F.ir- w.i5 given a straight first rating. Feast of the Holy directed by Rosemary ton and Muriel Smith was second, with Undertow, HARWOOD MEN GIVE FORMAL Nov. 20 in the Legion hall, the only men's house on campus en- tertained at a formal dance. The music was furnished by the ASTP orchestra with Norman Michic as vocalist. Chaperoning the party were Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Mc- Donald and Miss Ruth Strandbcrg and Lt. Fred Sullivan. The decorations consisted of pat- riotic colored false walls and ceil- ings of red, white and blue in crepe paper festoons. Faculty Holds Weekly Tea Under the chairmanship of Ma- dame Lay, the faculty social com- mittee arranged and scheduLcd the faculty teas, along with the hosts and hostesses for every Thursday at 4:00. The faculty lounge in Line library was the scene of ail these social events. produced and directed by Shirley DcWitt and Rol Schuning, placed third, and Lilly, coached by Maunne Carter and Billc Hooper received fourth place. Tho.se students who were award- ed a straight A classification in rec- ognition of their work were Mary .Ellen Wciskc in The Bond Be- tween, Marge Ferrell in '“Feast of the Holy Innocence, Ruth Ee- kerlc and Marjorie Forster in “Un- dertow. At 8:30 on Feb. 19, the Kap- pa Sigs left DufTic in three sleighs for a two hour ride. Their second quarter Ihiusc party was given by the pledges, who asked Miss Ruth Strandbcrg and Lieut. Fred Sulli- van and Mr. and Mrs. Al Johnson to chaperone. After the slcighridc, the couples returned to the lounge in the Stu- dent Union for dancing. The lounge was decorated harmonious- ly to represent a winter sports club, with skis, toboggans, and oth- er appropriate furnishings. Re- freshments of chili and soft drinks were served, and music was fur- nished by records. Delta Phi Pledges Give Blue Rhapsody Delta Phi Sigma's second quar- ter house party featured the music of Freddy Rodcncal and Ins eight- piece orchestra. Their party was under the direction ond guidance of the pledges with Waverly Wcn- dorf and Rose Render acting as co- chairmcn. The decorations were in har- mony with the title of the dance, The Blue Rhapsody. A color scheme of rose and blue was car- ried out in silhouettes of huge glasses of champagne decorating the walls of the axe handle room. Lieut, and Mrs. Weber and Mr. and Mrs. R. E. McDonald acted as chaperones for the party. In order to foster friendly rela- tionships with the ASTP students the girls of Ripon college spon- sored numerous socials in the so- rority houses first quarter. It is the general opinion of the student R»dy that these inevitably aided in over- coming the strained relations that existed between the army and stu- dents during the first weeks of school. Delta Phi Sigma initiated their social year Nov. 10 with open house for all service men on cam- pus. Kappa Sigma Chi also held a social that Wednesday and on each successive Wednesday of the quar- ter. Feb. 10 the Alpha Gams spon- sored such a party for the entire unit. The four Greek letter organ- izations on campus united to or- ganize and plan one large social for the first quarter which was tilled the intersorority formal. Parkhurst Entertains Army at Winter Frolic Feb. 26 Pi Delta Omega entertained at a winter house party Feb. 26. Originally scheduled as a sleigh- ride party plans had to Iv changed because of the weather and an in- door dance in the parlor and rcc rexims of Merriman was held in- stead. The pledges sponsored the party. Lucille VanAlstinc was in charge of general arrangements with Pat- ty Taylor handling the food and Carol Hulen supervising entertain- ment. I'ROSII PLAYS: Firjl Row, left to riy it—Marilyn Rusvll, Patty Felske, Myra Middleton, June Felske, Marge Ferrell. SttonA Row—Delores Peterson, Evelyn Evenson, Elsie Ryles, Mary Ellen Vei«ltc, Waverly Wendorf, Peg Eastwood, Marge Rather, Harriet Ketchpnw. ThirA Row—Shirley Fran , Marjorie Forster, Beverly Eick, Carolyn Schucttc, Ruth Eckcrle, Harriet Etnigh, Mary Pappas, June Bedford, Marcia Hunold, Si» Birkholz.

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Student Council Adopts New Resolutions Introduced by Miller S'lTDENT Cnl NCIL: l.rft to Ri kt—Millie Edwards Bern McCnmh, John Tollcfxm, Carol Maas Jane llnrbcr, Jack Ho rack. Mary Hockcnhiill, Geo. Doll. MacDonald, Miller Head Survey of Post-War Buying Plans in City The Student Council under the ijership of President George I'll accepted tin; ten article rcso- t:«m introduced by Henry Miller (ring the first meeting of the year, it 15. [Tltc resolution included such ins as setting up and supporting program of civilian-army panic- ttun in school social events, as i» in dances, house parties, in pnusc socials, and. week-end ac- mes. The second article suggested that j Student Council would take jvv interest in the conduct of jents at all social activities, both campus and olF. Also, an in- action into the recreational jlities of the Student Union ild be made so that the student could make the best possible jof them. irticle three incorporated the i of instituting a well planned [conceived program designed to i the army men on the campus ecomc, m the literal sense of word, a part of the student | article four the Student ncil pledged to support and my school or student activity ned to give civilian students f relations with the adminis- m and faculty of the college, [c Council believed that any [I or student activity which as its avowed and admitted jthc assistance and. facilitation je war effort should be sup- si rigorously. je council promised in article i take an active interest in the ion and publication of the k Days as it believed an en- ned and excellent college pa- I extremely vital during war k Student Council, in article | wished to lv recorded as jly supporting a wise and table extracurricular activity fh articles eight, nine and ten, udent Council proposed to bn actively along with the [committee, and to support thlctic program instituted, all, the council announced [ire for comments and sin- pinions on such matters as ting to its scope of action on of the student body, [complete plan was initiated fcffort to promote and cstab- c activities of the regular [ body on such a basis as to je with the army curriculum, thereby having the two groups work as a unit. Later in the year, the Council took charge of the plans for the Diamond Ball, appointing commit- tees made up for civilian students, and also promoted the sale of stamps and bonds until the War Council was organized. Godfrey Visits Hill Dec. 15, Miss Alice Godfrey arrived in Ripon for a two day visit to the campus. Miss Godfrey is a traveling secretary of the World Student Service Fund and came to the college as the guest of the WSGA. From 8 to II, Thursday morn- ing, Dec. 16, Miss Godfrey visited classes at Ingram, which were in- terested in the work she was car- rying on. Miss Godfrey graduated from Macalcstcr college in St. Paul, Minn., and had a year of graduate work in the divinity school at Yale university. She obtained experience along executive lines while on the cabinet of the college YWCA, as head of the student counselors at Macalcstcr, as secretary of student government and as an officer of her college class. While at Macalcstcr she was prominent in working for the cam- paigns of the World Student Serv- ice Fund. Miss Godfrey has known personally many foreign students who were in America and have since returned to war-torn coun- tries. The student service fund is an active branch of the National War fund. Miss Godfrey explained its activities and helped students un- derstand how they could coordi- nate their fund-raising activities with the United National appeal. In a report issued to all college organizations, the Student Council announced the beginning of the World Student Service Fund cam- paign, Nov. 16, 1943. This cam- paign, in which college students throughout the world were solicit- ed, proposed to aid students and teachers victimized by the war. These include refugee students in the lands of the fighting allies, ref- ugee students in this country or in a neutral nation, and students wlio Surveying the post-war attitudes of the town of Ripon, college stu- dents visited each house, equipped with a questionnaire to be filled out by the family concerning their purchasing plans for the future. These were later collected and sent to Washington where they were tabulated with like surveys from all over the country. Under the direction of Claire Kleinschmit. general student assist- ant to committee heads Robert Mc- Donald and Henry Miller, colle- gians were sent out from Feb. 19 to Mar. 4 in this task. A chair- man for each house was appointed to supervise the work of that group. They were as follows: Kay Kohl, Harwood: Marcia Russell, Duffic; Ruth Ferdinandsen, Lyle; Lois Kriedeman, Parkhurst; and Dean Johnston, Harwood men. Re- alizing the survey's value, the aca- demic departments strongly sup- ported the work of the students and a faculty committee of Dr. Dudycha, Dr. M(x a Dr. Web- ster, and Mr. Casdno aided in planning and executing this work. On the questionnaire each fam- ily checked the civilian gixxis they are prisoners of war. The Student Council appointed as a special committee for the drive Mary Miller, Harwood: Ma- ry Hockcnhull, Parkhurst; Jane Barber, Dutfie, and Henry Miller as chairman. Dr. C. H. Mixirc served as faculty adviser. Contributions were received from Ripon college students, ASTP sections, the faculty and ad- ministration, and special organi- zations on campus. plan to buy at the close of the war and indicated from what source the money for these purchases would come; i. e., from current income, installment credit, cashed war Ixmds or Kinked savings. Town Girls Organize Dean Margaret Gunniggim met with all the town girls in the Stu- dent Lounge Wednesday, Nov. 3, for the purpose of discussing and deciding upon the actions neces- sary for the organization of a Town Girls’ club. Miss Cunniggim made several suggestions as to the benefits ac- cruing from such a plan Among these were the following: repre- sentation on the Student Council and WSGA which up to this time had not been afforded the girls; the furnishing of a room for the exclusive use of these girls; posting of the notices read in Commons; formation of an athletic team for town girls. Jane Barber and Mary Ellen Weiskc were elected to the offices of president and secretary, respec- tively. Work was begun immedi- ately on the Town Girls' Room, which was located in the basement of Bartlett All furniture was do- nated by parents and friends of the girls. Chamberlain Initiates Musical Open Houses Prof. Harold Chamberlain an- nounced a series of musical open houses this year. These took place each week-end during the winter quarter. The thousand record col- lection in East building was avail- able for this project. Sponsors Drive For W.S. S. F. Funds