Helpful Hints For Freshmen In <ivery freshman's life there comes that awful moment when sinking through the floor seems to be the only solution. However, since _ _. . ; . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - · - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - this solution isn't too practical, VOLUME XXXVI. PERU, NEBRASKA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1940. NUMBER 1. here are other suggestions.
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Karr, Redfern Head ~:!!~e~;;:.:~~"~;~~e pperclass Students Orient ~~~dh~!e I~t~~~~~!~~n: ~~~::~ '41 Peruvian Staff cas~;: ~~~~!·c:~~p~~~P,'.~~ 255 F·1· r·st Year Colleg·1ans li'. You are atten:ng class. (Honestly) Suddenly you realize that in-
Government. Petrified Forest," last week. This A. Whisper your plight to the Selections for the entire staff of two act drama by Robert Sherwood prof. the 1941 Peruvian have been an- has been produced on both the - - - - - - - - - - - B. Tell everybody you're a fresh- nounced by yearbook editor, Dean .stage and screen. Four Day Program man in the wrong class. Karr. LeRoy Redfern will hold the , Mary Olive Richardson wm serve Crawford Inaugurates 0. Say "Wha~, isn't this the position of business manager and as student director. Precedes Classes Friday P.S.T.C. Marphing Band course in Shakespeare?" Rose McGinnis, that of assistant The following cast has been se-· With a crash of cymbals, a D. Get down on your hands and editor. 1ected: After struggling· through a day of knees and crawl out. Other staff members include Har- Gramp Maple, Warren Bollmeier. marching band forms on the camp- entrance tests, interspursed with E. Pick up the waste paper basket old Dallam, Phyllis Benson, Mar- Boze HertZlinger, Lloyd Dunlap. us. Prof. V. H. Jindra, the organiz- greetings and advice offered by and walk out like a janitor. gery Ann Kinsey, Rex Floyd, NanA Telegraph Linem!~m, Harold er, hopes to have 48 high-stepping Dean Inice Dunning, Dean J. A. uniformed members. (Answer: C will save your face, cy Ellen Jones, Elvera Schacht, Jenkins. ·' Jimerson and Leroy Redfern, who Marching practice was held for although not a convincing plan.) Grace Muenchau, Janet Harris, Another Lineman, Thaine Hale. represented the upperclassmen, the first time Wednesday with over • Faye Bouse, T'om Dean and Jason Maple, Carol Jones. and group singing led by Prof. G. Gabby Maple, Margery Ann Kin- 40 memebrs participating and Mary Holt Steck, freshmen were formal2. Your first blind date ha.s buck Horace RZehak. Grovenburg drum majoring. Plans for the new Peruvian will sey. teeth, wears horn rimmed specs, ly initiated into college life at Peru Jim Crawford, a music major, State. and dances like a rhinocerous. become more definite 11fter the Paula, Janet Harris. directed movements assisted by Jim A. Cross your eyes and tell it National Scholastic Press Associa- Alan Squier, D'ean Karr. Along the educational line, · guidyou had fits as a child. tion convention to be held in De- Mr. Chisholm, Burton Evere.tt. Bussenbarrick, who is interested in ance talks ancl discussions by the military work and is boosting plans J\'lrs. Chisholm, Nancy Henderson. B. Stumble on the steps and troit soon. for a color guard to precede the department heads occupied freshJoseph, Lester Ruetter. pretend :'ou hurt your footf f f men Tuesda:,r morning. Weclm:sday band. · Jackie, Jim Busenbarrick. ball knee. suc;gestions for socir:i adjustment Registration Week Ends Military maneuvering and marchDuke Mantee, Jim Sanc!in. C. Go through with it. ing bands a.1·e gaining attention ev- were conl;ributecl by the dean'; and With Lively Mixer, Dance Ruby, Wilbert Kohrs. morning buy a butcher kNexft ID e erywhere and Peru is proving it- ''Preshman Study Problems" by Pyles, Horace Rzehak. and seek out the person re- After a strenuous week of tesj;s, seif up-to-date with this new ac- I-'roi. Robert D. Moore. Legion Commander, Ralph Hayes. sponsible for elate. scenic drives, lectures, and regisThe major part of Freshman Another Legionnaire, Freddie tivi.ty. D. Remember that you yourself tration, upperclassmen and freshWee!\ was devoted to cntertaininff Drexler. f f f are not perfect and try con- men J·oincd hands and got acthG newcomers. A surprise part; Sheriff, Harold Dallam. FAYE .BOUSE ELECTED versa tion. quainted Friday evening, September was held at 6:30 Monday evening on A Deputy, Willard Wilson. G:u:RLS DORM PREXY .E. If you're a fast enough think- 13, at the collerre mixer. the lawn back of the training· Another D€puty, James Howe. er introduce yourself as your The "gym" echoed with group Following the election of repre- school. Miss Grace Tear, freshman f f f 011m roommate and explain singing, cheering, and the Virginia sentatives, the girls' dormitory class adviser, extended a cordial that you've just been taken to Reel. First on the program was a council held their first meeting of welcorp.e to all. Under the direction the hospital. community sing, grouped according the year late Wednesday evening. of upperclassmen, freshmen "romp(Answer: A is the best all around to class standing. Miss Palmer then The newly elected members are ed and played." AB a climax to the solution. Subtlety is an art!) divided the "mixers" into birthday Mary Olive Richardson and Elvera evening's fun, all were treated to watermelon. ' • groups. Each then presented a Schacht, senior represehtatives; 3. You are hurrying your girl home charade depicting a sport peculiar Grace Muenchau and Janet Harris, Representing the senior class as at 9: 15 and your watch stops. to one of the seasons. The winter At the end of the first week, junior members; Marjorie Evans hostesses were Wilma Parnell and A. Tell her the dean of women group ice skated, fall initiated 3 546 students had launched · into and Edith Willie, first floor mem- "Sherry" Hauptmann; as hosts is your pal and you can fix it freshmen, spring played a rough college life at P. S. T .. C. bers; Ruth Stoneman, seco;nd Frank Larson and Horace Rzehak'. up. g·ame of baseball and summer failA.ccord~ng to President W. R. floor; and Bernice Neddenriep and Sports direptors inducted Phyllis B. Explain about the fire-escapes ed to perform because they were all Pate this marks a four per cent in- Fern Peterson, third floor repre- Benson, Faye Bouse, Grace Muenon the dark side of the dorm on a vacation. crease over last year's 525. Follow- sentatives. The freshmen girls will chau, Edna Mae Petersen, Erma 'USeti by 15en:eratio115 101.. 1jllilt The .grand march was ~Jer1 ]1y .ing· are th(l):egistration figures for me~t at.. .R lat~r dRte to .elect t.hf'ir Meier, Margaret Gardner, Janet. such emergencies. Mary Grovenbur.g and Jerry Garb- the past two years: representatives. Harris, l<"ern f'eterscin, Clair Callan, c. Make the best of the situa- er. The remainder of the evening 1939 1940 Carolee Garver and Harriett Severn Handley and Cecil Walker. tion. was spept . dancing and at a late Senior ............ .. 53 54 Maxwell, sophomore members, and • D. Explain what happens to lit- hour refreshments were served. Junior ............ .. 61 88 Kathryn Bartling, second floor Scenic Drive Sophomore ......... . 158 149 member, are seFing the second tle girls who get in late. f f f Tuesday afternoon, freshmen Freshman ......... .. 254 255 year of their term. (Answer: Obviously C.) Pate Extends Welcome Dormitory assistant Marsh con- Faye Bouse was elected member- were introduced to the "Halls of At First Convocation firmed the fact today that Eliza at-large representative at the first Learning" on the campus. Last 4. Just as you wander in late to Morgan and Mount Vernon Halls meeting of the dormitory council. year's freshmen honor students President W. R. Pate addressed Comp you remember today is the the students at tne first convoca- are filled to capacity. Mrs. Russell, At the same time she was elected acting as guides of the freshmen day for the quarterly exam. mens dormitory matron, stated that president and Grace Muenchau groups were: Jean Hoagland, Carl A. Fall over a chair and knock tion of the year on Sept. 13. Wirth, Reuben Fanders, Ruth Adthey have a waiting llst. He e:id;ended a welcome to all new yourself out as you go. down. was elected secretary-treasurer. B. Star-t thinking up a good students and to those who are conMarjorie Evans was appointed amson, Inez and Mildred Longfelf f f low. Following the campus tour Petinuing their work. FRIDAY CONVOCATION story to tell Pa and Ma. the chairman of a committee to ru Kiwanians sponsored a s~enic FEATURES PEP RALLY investigate hiring an orchest·a for C. Use your book if you can; f f f drive, introducing local spots of inotherwise, cross your fingers. , the fall formal. Suzgestions for A pep ran,:, preceding the first terest to approximately 200 stuhomecoming activities were discusD. chew Beech-Nut. official football game, constituted sed. dents. After being treated to grapes (Answer: Try D. With Beech-Nut the convocation program Sept. 20. from t h e Hollywood fruit farm. you can pass any exam.) 1 f f The college pep band, with cheer Supt. S. L. Clements divided the
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Clinton Sharp Accepts Science Assistantship
leaders Mary Grovenburg and Jergroup among 42 faculty and busi"Peru possesses an extremely at- ry Garber kept the convo-goers in nessmen's cars. The tour was led telling you what a perfectly di- tractive campus populated with a rally atmosphere. by Pete Holdorf and directed. by vine dancer Clarence is. friendly, cordial people," said Clin- Coach "Al" Wheeler outlined the Boy Scouts stationed along the A. Start waving over 11er should- ton H. Sharp, new member of the football prospects and .Coach Arthroute, where berry aiid fruit orcher at every girl on the floor science department. ur Jones introduced the members Prospectfve Y. M. and Y. W. ards were pointed out. The group and remarking what a swell Prof. Seegmiller and Sharp have of the squad in typical Jones style. members, in a joint devotional was taken to the farm where a gal Mabel is. much in coinmon besides science. He introduced team "backers" and hour, entered the Music Hall Tues- test oil well was being drilled a B. Take her to the double-feature They both come from warm cli- the eight candidates for Nebraska day evening, September 16, and novel sight for many. ' at the Paramount. mates and find Nebraska weather City's Apple Harvest Princess. found a different type of atmo- The procession then crossed the C. Comment quietly that no fel- very changeable. Mr. Sharp feels ;. ;. ;. sphere than characterized the pre- new bridge at Brownville into Misla can dance very well if the he is n6t prepared for the Ne- MENS DORM LANDSCAPEDceding Freshman Week meetings. souri after being honored by free girl won't follow him. braska winter of which he has New screens sidewalks and the The stage was draped in black transit. (Answer. C shauld _give. the idea been infonned. landscaping, f:aturing the Bob Cat with candles focused on a wooden Stopping at the Ak-Sar-Ben fruit that her own dancmg is not so He maintains that he learns oth- fish pond, are now offered to resi- cross on the rostrum. While an or- packing plant on the return trip ternfic, but you can't be too er theories before bothering with dents of the Mens Donn. gan played in the background, Bob the travelers were told about th~ subtle with a girl than dumb.) \ his own. Research is his only hailit. With exception of some minor Wiliiams, president of Y. M., read packing of apples by Manao-er • 1 ' d grading and other details the work a scripture and offered a prayer. Franklin. From there the newco~ A 1 Prof. Sharps egrees were After an interlude of quiet music ers were driven back to the campus 6. You are Clarabelle and two men awarded at Louisana State, For his is expected to be completed in • arrive simultaneously. U-l'ot likely B.S. he majored in science and mi- about two weeks according to nr. Maryon Thomas sang "Where He to happen in Peru.) nored in mathematics. To receive J. M. Winter. Leads Me 1 Will Follow." Following Talent Night A. Suggest cheerily why don't you his M.A. he majored in education Vines and mther shrubbery will 8f1other period of orga;n mu8'c, Prof. Robert Moore spoke on "De- The freshmen dispiayed dramatic an three go out together. and. minored in organic chemistry. be planted next spring. veloping The Spiritual Side of and musical ability Freshman TalB. Bluff it out and try to tell Joe For his M.S. he majored in physif f f Life." Professor R. T. Benford was ent Night, Sept. 10. that your date was for tomor- ological chemistry and minored in JINDRA TRAINS TONETTES. Doris Brinson, local pianist, th~ organist. row nite. . zoology. He has completed all the Prof. Jindra and the Nemaha played Gautiers "Le Secret," folAbout 80 were present. C. Be playful and decide which required work for his doctor's de- County Tonette and Rhythm Band lowed by Patricia Rockwell, Humf f f to go with by the eenie- mean- gree. are very much in demand these boldt, who sang the well-lmown ie-minie-mo system. Prof. Sharp has charge at il)tmer- days. Mcintyre Leases Cctmpus Shop '.'Can't Yo' Heah Me Callin' CarolD. Hide under the bed. al chemistry and qualitative and The following schedule is before The campus shop has assumed a ine" • . · · "TY nomecommg" was a ' drama(Answer: C-you can't keep them quantitative analysis in the sci- them: Pawnee county institut@, busy air as Jack Mcintyre, Peru ti: reading by Hope Carter, Plnnboth anyway.) ence department. September 21; in Beatrice, Gage athlete and center on the mythical outh. i\fargare,\ Goodridge, Rock e This southern gentleman is a County, September 28; and Aub- all-state football team, has taken Por::~Mo., interpreted the violin so7. You are strolling with one of the bridegroom of but three weeks. His Hrn, Nemaha County; October 9. over the dining room and lunch lo, ;::iong·s My Mother Taw;ht Me" feminine species, when an upper- Wife will come to Peru when she This band. is composed of rural c0unter. The former operator now and Chopin's "Ballad, Op. ' ,, W<ts 47 classman overtakes you. has com]1leted her term as instruct- gTade school children of Nemaha has charge of the school supplies played by Evelyn Slagle, Falls C1ty. (Continued on page four) or in Louisiana. County. in the west side division. (Continued on page four) 5. Your date spends the evening
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