1949-01-26; Central Michigan Life

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Elliot Lawrence Gives Jam Session Saturday
ELLIOT LAWRENCE
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Plans Complete
for Lawrence
Presentation
Final plans for the annual J-Hop
which this year will feature one of
the most popular orchestras of the
college crowd. Elliot Lawrence, and
his orchestra, are being brought to
a close for the strictly formal
J-Hop.
The J-Hiop, one of the biggest
dances of the school year, is sponsored by the juniors. This year the
juniors have gone all out to bring,
the best band to Central's campus.
Tickets for the '"Jam Session,"
at 7:30 p. m. Saturday, make it
possible to bring a name band
here, are not being bought too
fast, and Mr. Jesse Thorpe,
junior class advisor, stated, "For
years students have asked for
name bands for their J-Hop.
This year the juniors have chosen
the biggest name to appear at any
J-Hop. If we are-to continue having name bands for the annual
J-Hop, the student body must
support the jam session; otherwise,
we should forget the whole idea of
"bringing name bands +c our campus.
"Freshmen and Sophomores this
year should support the jam ses-
See—-J-HOP—Page 6
Ring Question
How Settled
Mr. Carroll Hanselman, agent for
Josten's scholastic jewelry, spoke
before the Student Senate last week
concerning the school rings and pins
now a question posing before the
Senate.
Previously Mr. Hanselman had
said that 150 orders for rings and
pins were necessary before Josten's
"would begin manufacturing them,
but now Mr. Hanselman announced
the company would make the rings
and pins even though 150 orders
could not be obtained.
Samples of the rings and pins are
now on display in the foyer on the
second floor of Warriner hall.
The Student Senate has selected
a committee to draw up a suitable
design for the rings and pins.
Thompson's Jewelry store will
handle the sale of the rings without
charge to the purchasing of a ring
or pin. Any students wishing further information concerning the rings,
contact John McGann or Doris Andrews.
VOLUME 30
MT. PLEASANT, MICHIGAN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1949
NITMBER  1A
All-Co
Million Wanted
by Gov. Williams
for Central Gy
President Charles L. Anspach
has announced that the governor
of Michigan has recommended a
budget to the state legislature of
$1,130,000 to be used for the completion of a physical education
building for Central Michigan
College.
•Previously, Central had received $600,000 for a new
physical education building, but
because the cost of the Arts
and Crafts building exceeded the
$505,000 appropriated for it,
$343,000 was taken from the
$600,000 set aside for the physical
education building and used in
payment of the Arts and Crafts
building<.
Now, if the governor's recommendation passes through the
legislature, Central will have a total of $1,388,000 to be used for the,
physical education building.
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THE GOVERNOR also has recommended $100,000 to $200,000 for
remodeling the heating plant of
Central, and also $7,000 for paving
of Bellows street.
A budget also was recommended
to legislature for various other repairs to Central Michigan college.
Faculty Plans
Winter Sports Outing
Higgins lake will be the scene of
a faculty winter sports outing the
week-end of February 25.
Prof. George Wheeler announced
reservation blanks will be in the
mail about February 1. The committee in charge is composed of
Prof. "Wheeler, Prof. Cleon Richtmeyer and Prof. Woodward Smith.
Thrift Education
Conference Here
A conference on Thrift Education will take place at Central,
February 3, according to an announcement by college officials.
About 500 persons are expected to
attend the all-day affam
Among those appearing on the
conference program will be Randall R. Penhale, deputy director of
the U. S. Treasury Savings Bond
division for Michigan; G. Robert
Koopman, official of the State Department of public instruction;
Fred Squires, Midland county superintendent of schools; Otilia Frisch,
Saginaw county superintendent of
schools; and Donald Baker, Gratiot county superintendent of
schools.
orum IsToday
Dr. Lindemen to;
Speak on Human
Relation Frontier
DR. EDUARD C. LINDEMAN
'Papa Becomes Papa
He didn't realize that he was playing a double role when
he was on stage portraying "Papa" in the recent play production "I Bemember Mama." Nor did the audience know
that George Germaine had rehearsed both parts for a con-
  siderable length of time.
Half of Dimes to
Remain in County
A March of Dimes campaign, in
co-ordination with the local drive, is
planned during the next week by
one or more of the social organizations on campus.
The campaign, from January 14-
31, has as a goal $2600, or one dime
for each of the 26,000 people in this
county. All schools and business establishments have been asked to
cooperate in collection.
Half of the money collected remains in this county to relieve polio
cases. During last year, this1 county
spent over $2000 on equipment and
treatment.
George was unware that Mrs.
Germaine had been taken "to the
Mt. Pleasant Community hospital
during last Friday's matinee and
at approximately 2:15 p_n. he unknowingly assumed his double role
because the real-life "Mama" had
given birth to a cute baby boy*
To make the situation more confounding, the baby carriage used
by Trina and Mr. Thorkelson in the
park bench scene of the production
was the same carriage which the
Germaines had recently acquired
if or £heir forthcoming offspring.
Papa Germaines new son
will answer to the name of "Rickey.
The Germaine team are accepting
congratulations this week on, the
success of their second production.
Dr. Eduard C. Lindeman, professor of social philosophy, Columbia university, wiU be the featured
speaker of the Human Relations
conference which begins this morning with a general assembly in Warriner hall auditorium.
In his opening address before
the assembly at 9 a.m. Dr. Linde-.
man will present his idea concerning the sources of values fori
the common man. "However char-;
acter may be defined," says Linde-,
man, "it involves a man's scheme
of values, and to understand these
values it is important to consider'
their origin.*"
As reasons for confused persons
lacking clarity ahd Certainty, Lindeman lists: (a) the world has become
too complex for their conprehension,
(b) there are too many decisions to
make, (c) decisions must be ma$e
without knowledge or relevant factg,
(d) the authenticity of\ avail^e
facts is doubtful, and* finally,' '(e).
there is no assured method- of mrM*
ing good choices between conflicting
values. ' . . •; • •••"••;
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Audience Shows Mixed Emotion Toward Janis
by Jennie Fitsch
Bvron Janis 19-year-old concert pianist, in a performance last Tuesday night, left his audience
with varied opinions as to his artistry. He was received with great enthusiasm on the part of some, wh^ci
others apparently bored, left the auditorium after the first two numbers. -       ■ - ■
Perhaps the choice of selections presented was too musically "deep" for the average music listener.
It seems however, that college students, who are thought to be more mentally advanced than the average person, should be able to appreciate and understand this type of music.    . ■ .       '__,_■_.
Mr Janis's playing was technically brilliant and clear and was characterized by a masterful touch
and full-bodied tone. However, expressiveness ■ was lacking in many of his numbers, especially those of
Chopin and Debussy. An encore, "Clair de lune," a favorite of all audiences, was played with listless boredom.
HIS RENDERING of Liszt was excellent ,as was Schubert's "Impromptu" and Prokofieff's "Toccata."
The Mendelssohn numbers were played with delicacy, although somewhat hurried.
Mr Janis received two encores, and performed them dutifully, although the second number left
*h<* audience somewhat bewildered. In fact, the whole performance gave the impression that the contort was solely a matter of duty, with little or no enjoyment on the part of the artist. However, unknown to the audience, the artist performed under a severe handicap.
Because of an accident to the regular concert piano, Mr., Janis was forced to play on- the Keeler
v>nn™nm niano which, although weil-tuned, was inadequate for a public performance. When asked about the
piano during a personal interview, Mr. Janis remarked that it was "discouraging to be obliged to play a
concert on a piano in such poor condition."       .   #   ^   ^
mr JANIS ALSO showed poor showmanship, or stage personality, but it must be remembered that
he is young as compared with most concert artists and will undoubtedly gain in stage personality and ease
** he Altoeether Byron Janis can be counted as another success in the artist course series and Central
students should'be thankful to have seen and heard such a brilliant luminary'in. the musical world.
Seniors Must
Have Physicals
Seniors' who expect to graduate
this June or August, must have a
complete physical examination before they will, be; approved for grad.?
uation. ..     . . •
Cards with appointment time-
designated will be sent to all seniors,
and examinations Will be given on
registration day, "February 15.
, All students who expect to'gradu--
ate in February, 1950, must also have
a physical examination either February 15 or September 16 of this
year. ■  •
People in this group are asked to
leave their names and the date they
prefer to , have their examination
with the information clerk in the
Personnel office by January 28.
Chest X-Bay Unit
at Central Soon
Every student is required t.o tajke
a free chest x-ray given January 31
through February 3, announced
Mrs. Opal I. Thorpe, supervisor* tithe  health Service, *
The mobile unit from the Sta^e
Health department will be located
at the Health service and will, be
open 8 a. m. to 5 p. m.
All students who fail to report
for this chest k-xay wj'thln' %*"§e
four days will be charged a f^wS-
linquent fee. "'    '*
Student wives and faculty are
also encouraged to. take. atl*&»t*«e
of this service . •., V.#_
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