six THE MICHIGAN DAILY THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1936 Botanists Tour Yucatan Area In Plant Quest Prof. Mains, C. L. Lundell Of University Herbarium Will Leave This Week Prof. Edwin B. Mains, director of the University Herbarium, and C. L. Lundell, assistant curator of the Herbarium, will leave the latter part of this week for a three-month botan- ical study in the Yucatan Peninsula. Most of their time will be devoted to collecting botanical specimens, Professor Mains concentrating on fungi and mosses, and Dr. Lundell working with flowering plants and continuing the ecological works he understood in 1931, and the two fol- lowing years. They expect to arrive at Belize, capital of British Honduras, June 12. From there they will journey up the Belize River to El Cayo, which will be made the extreme northern base of their operations. Most of the work, Professor Mains said, would be con- siderably farther south, in the "Black Fgrest" of the mountains. This sec- tion has had practically no study of this kind before. After the species are collected, they will be pressed and dried and ship- ped to the University. It is expect- ed that the expedition will bring to light enough new botanical material to provide the Herbarium with at least two years' study. This journey is one of a series sponsored for years by the University in cooperation with the Carnegie In- stitute of Washington, and already this study has doubled the number of species of flowering plants known in the Yucatan area. The ultimate purpose of these bi- ological expeditions, Professor Mains explained, is "to throw some light on the ancient civilization of the Mayas." Due to lack of records, the knowledge of this old, but highly civilized Indian people must be de- rived from a concentrated study 'of the present biological and archeolo- gical evidences. Already botanists have discovered several groups of trees which are believed to have been cultivated by the Mayas. As similar expedition, under the direction of Dr. Van Tyne, was spon- soired by the University last winter to Lead Prosecution Of 15 Black Legionnaires Austin A. Howe Passes AwayI After Sickness Teacher Of Architectural Design Had Taught Here For Eight Years Austin A. Howe, for eight years a member of the faculty of the archi- tectural college, died yesterday in the University Hospital. Mr. Howe, who taught architec- tural design here from 1927 to 1934,1 studied architecture at Harvard and in Paris and was in practice for sev- eral years before serving here. Born in Buchanan, he went upon the conclusion of his studies at Har- vard, to the Atelier Gromort in Paris; and upon, his return to the United States became employed for a num- ber of years in the Boston offices of Cram, Goodhew, and Fergusen, Co. During the war he again went to Europe as a member of the Engineer- ing Corps and Food Administration of the United States Army. He went to Detroit at the end of the war, where he became an in- dependent practitioner and was reg- istered by the state in 1926. Fol- lowing this he became a part-time instructor in the University until 1934, and his last two years he spent in practice in Detroit, where he succeeded in building up a large clientele. Mr. Howe, who was 51 years old, is survived by Mrs. Howe, a son and a daughter, William A. and Nancy Jean, by his mother, Mrs. George Howe, Kalamazoo, and by two sisters, Miss Rose Howe, Chicago, and Mrs. Daisy Kilgore, Lincoln, Neb. Services for Mr. Howe will be held at eight o'clock tomorrow evening at the John E. DeKay Funeral Chapel, Detroit. The burial will be in Kala- mazoo. DAILY OFFICIAL BULLETIN (Continued from Page 4) in Natural Science Auditorium. All students must remember to bring maps of Europe (116 Goode pre- ferred) as well as bluebooks. have its final examination on Sat-' urday, June 6 at 2 p.m. in Room 247 West Engineering Building. English 32, Sec. 6, meeting Tues- day, Thursday and Saturday at 9: The assignment for today is the Tempest. A. L. Hawkins. A. L. Hawkins. English Honors Course: Juniors who have been admitted to English 197 will meet in 2235 Angell Hall on Friday, June 5, at'5 p.m. (not at 3:30 p.m.) W. G. Rice. Zoology Seminar: Mr. Pierce Brod- korb will speak on "A Revision of the Genus Empidonax Cabanis" and Mr. Maurice Whittinghill on "Heat in- duced crossing-over in Drosophila Males" today at 7:30 p.m. in Room 2116 N.S. Exhibition Chinese Art: Ink rubbings from ancient monuments of the Han, "Six- Dynasties" and T'ang periods. Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., through June 20. West Gal- lery, Alumni Memorial Mall. No ad- mission charge. Applied Mechanics Colloquium: Dr. J. Marin will talk on "Theories of Failure and Creep of Metals," Re- view of Literature. Meeting in Room 314 West Engineering Annex today at 4 p.m. All interested are cordially invited to attend. Hillel Foundation: Election for president will be held today at the Foundation from 4 to 6 p.m. All members are allowed to vote. Standchen .... ............. Strauss' The Blackbird's Song ......... Scott I Wish I Were A Golden Bee. Peterkin Silent Noon......Vaughn-Williams Love's Philosophy.......... Quilter Michigan Dames Child Study Group will hold a family picnic Fri- day afternoon, Jufte 5, at 4:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. H. S. Mallory, 3315 Washtenaw Rd. Cars will meet at the Michigan League at 4:15 p.m., but those who cannot start at that time are urged to drive out as soon as they can. Provide picnic supper and drinks for your own family. Call Mrs. Karsian, 6649, if you need trans- portation. To Those Interested in Current Peace Topics: Mr. Jesse M. Mac- Knight, field director of the Peace- Action Service division of the Na- tional Council for Prevention of War, will meet with the Lawyers Liberal Club Friday night after dinner in the Lounge of the Law Club. Anyone in- terested is invited to attend. A CORRECTION In an article appearing in The Daily Friday, May 29, it was stated that the University diplomas are printed on parchment processed paper. The diplomas, but not the certificates, are printed on true parchment, which is treated sheep- skin, it was announced yesterday. The skins used are imported. IF _ _ -Associated Press Phot. Prosecutor Duncan C. McCrea (left) and Atty.-Gen. David H. Crowley (right) of Michigan directed the prosecution of 15 members of the Blacik Legion, night-riding hooded organization, as hearing got under way in Detroit for the "execution" of Charles A. Poole in a bizarre ritual growing out of charges Poole had beaten his wife. Abbot Says Broadcast Station Will Benefit Dramatic Groups By ALBERT MAYiO Prof. Waldo M. Abbot, director of the University Broadcasting Service, heartily favors plans for a local radio station, he said yesterday. "Undoubtedly the establishment of a broadcasting station in Ann Arbor would give additional opportunities to students of broadcasting for the presentation of laboratory programs in dramatics and speech," Professor Abbot said.:"For this reason it would be beneficial to the students in this field." Although the University has noth- ing to do with any of the three plans which have been proposed, Professor Abbot said that he had been assured by two of the applicants for the li- cense that they would gladly give time for programs of University radio classes. station lagged, however, and lack of funds forced the department to give up the project. Director Abbot feels that any one of the three proposed plans for a station here would be good, and de- clared that the projects had the backing of the local business men and citizens of the community. One of the plans which calls for the organization of the Ann Arbor Broadcasting Co. has the backing of the City Council inasmuch as it is backed by a number of local business men, among which are Fielding H. Yost, L. G. Christman, A. L. Mc- Donald and Philip C. Pack. The other two have already been filed in Wash- ington by Coach Harry G. Kipke of Ann Arbor, who is representing a Lansing radio group, and by John Fetzler, Kalamazoo, who operates radio station WKZO. Coming Events Graduation Recital: Dorothy El- eanor Park of Wellsburg, Va., a stu- dent of Arthur Hackett, will appear in graduation recital, Friday evening, June 5, 8:15 p.m. in the School of Music Auditorium, to which the gen- eral public is invited. She will play the following program: Gia La Notte .............. Haydn Sc Tu M'Ami ............. Pergolesi O Del Mio Dolce Ardor.......Gluck Gia Il Sole Dal Gange .... Scarlatti Nuit D'Etoiles ............ Debussy Si Mes Vers ................ Hahn Crepuscule ............... Massenet Ouvre Tes Yeux Bleus .....Massenet Er Ist's ...................... W olf O Wusst Ich Doch..........Brahms Es Hing Der Reif ...........Brahms I i I ] u study the birds in that area. Inasmuch as any station which might be located in Ann Arbor would be of local or regional character and SCA Officers Plan would serve only the immediate area, the University of Michigan programs Summer Activities would undoubtedly continue over sta- tion WJR, which serves not only the entire State, but also the Middle Several officers of the Student West. Christian Association are planning "However," he continued, "excellent to attend many religious and socialt" orsthentinuncelsemt conferences this summer. training for student announcers, mu - WilliamsWissacmm'37,r. side sicians, continuity writers and actors William Wilsnack, '37, president, would be provided through the co- will attend a conference of the Y.M.-ouer rovideastonghththe C.A. June 12 to 19 at Lake Geneva, operation of adlocal station with the dent; fosextPear, '11,vice-presi- University Broadcasting Service." In Wis.; Rose Perrin, ' 7, ice-pe s i- addition to this, Professor Abbot the summer at the President's School thinks that a local station would help for S.C.A. Training at the Union the community and itself immeasur- Theological Seminary of Columbia ably by presenting on its programs University, New York; andEvelyn many events sponsored by the com- Maloy, '371, outgoing vice-president, munity and the University. The sta- aarky,,'37,'3u7ging nce-prt dyear's tion could broadcast concerts and and Richard Clark, '37, next lectures, present the programs of the vice-president, will go to work in the high schools, and give time on the Frank Olmstead Group, which does social work and studies various so- art the various orchestras of the cial problems in New York City. community and University, he be- ____ ___ ____ ___ __ lieves. There was a station in Ann Arbor, HYDE GOES TO N.Y. Professor Abbot recalled, which was Emory J. Hyde, president of the established in 1923 by the University. University of Michigan Alumni As- It was operated then in the early days sociation, will attend the annual of radio as an experiment by the meeting of the first district of alumni engineering college, and the pro- clubs which will be held Saturday, grams were mostly gramophone re- June 6, at the Mohawk Golf Club, cordings of skits and talks of en- Schenectady, N. Y. gincering students. Interest in the LUNCH at MILLER'S for 15c The Miller Thick Malted - Any Flavor and a Cheese or Peanut-Butter Sandwich Miller's Dairy Farm Stores 1219 So. University 620 E. Liberty 533 So. Main Sociology 201: All students who have elected Sociology 201-field work-will report for a meeting in Room B, Haven Hall at 5 p.m. today. LI 83 R.O.T.C. Men Will Atitend Cat-lps Lt.-Col. F. C. Rogers yesterday disclosed that 83 students enrolled in R.O.T.C. work here will attend summer camps. Camp Custer will draw the most- 49 men from the infantry, engi- neering corps and signal corps. Thirty will go to Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Md.; two to Edgewood Ar- senal, Md.; one to Fort Devens, and one to Plattsburg Barracks, N.Y. These men are either juniors or seniors. One camp must be attended during one college summer in order to receive a commission. E.E. 7a, Building Illumination, will Bluebooks I for I I All Subjects at Miller Drug 727 N. University Store Ph. 9797 . . - --- - 'i, Write Your Pappy! FINAL ISSUE of the NATION'S OUTSTANDING COLLEGE MAGAZINE JUNE GARGOYLE OUT TODAY And tell him PLATT-WILTSEE INC. have a lot full of "gallopies" (Used Cars II to you) that sell for $25 to $75. You can motor home with your pals and save plenty of money in getting there. Then you will have the car for the summer ... Sound Good? Come down and see for yourself. PLATT-WILTSEE, Inc. 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