THE MCHIGAN kIY PAGE DIVE _A .:~l League Spring Checks March Into Spring Limelight Fashion Show To Be April 3 25 Women To Model Formal, Informal Summer Apparel; Bill Sawyer To Furnish Music Spring and summer styles in play clothes, campus clothes, date dresses and formal wear, as well as a formal wedding party, will be featured at the League style show to be held from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3. Twenty-five campus models i and a group of professional mannequins will lead the parade of fashion through the ballroom, the concourse, and the Grand Rapids and Hussey rooms of the League. To Have Theme Bill Sawyer and his orchestra will play for the show, the theme of which will center around activities of, the League, including the current JGP and Installation Banquet, as well as the class projects. Special enter- tainment feature of the show will be the demonstration of new dances, in- cluding the rhumba and the conga by two couples of Arthur Murray dancers. In addition, tea will be served to those desiring it, and there will be a drawing for three door prizes-a hat, an imported sweater and a pair of shoes. Committee Named Acting as chairman of the show is Virginia Osgood, '41, chairman of the League social committee, who is as- sisted by Dorothy Merki, '42. Margot Thom, '42, is in charge of the wed- ding party, included, according to Miss Osgood, "becuse of Ann Ar- bor's interest in w ddings." Virginia Morse, '43, and Julie Chockley, '43, are in charge of publicity. Reservations for the show may be made at the League desk Monday through Wednesday. There will be no charge for seats, but a 25 cent charge forrefreshments will be made. Soror- ity houses and dormitory groups may make block reservations for large tables in the ballroom, Miss Osgood said. Tickets for all seats-reserved and otherwise, will be distributed at the door. Radio Dances Will Overcome Bluebook Woesj "Studying for midsemesters" seems to be the motto of most of the houses on campus right now, but even that dire prospect doesn't scare everyone as is evidenced by the six parties be- ing held today. Alpha'Sigma Phi has planned an informal radio dance to be held from 9 p.m. to midnight with Mr. and Mrs. James Plumer and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Hammial acting as chaper- ons. To complete their weekend of I festivities after Odonto Ball, Delta Sigma Delta will hold a radio dance tonight which will be chaperoned by Dr. and Mrs. Louis Schultz and Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Moyer. A party at the Wolverine will be the order of the evening for members of the Intercooperative Council. The affair will be held from 8 p.m. to mid- night and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rup- ke and Prof. and Mrs. Z. Clark Dick- inson will chaperon. There will be a radio dance given by residents of Michigan House, to be held from 9 p.m. to midnight in din- ing room 2 of the West Quadrangle. The affair goes by the title of a Fool's Frolic dance and there will also be refreshments and bridge. Mrs. Wool- sey W. Hunt and Mrs. L. D. Niles will act as chaperons. The Polonia Society will sponsor a mixer to be held from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Union, with Prof. I. A. Wajtaszak and Prof. and Mrs. F. W. Pawlawski as chaperons. There will. be a closed radio dance At the Sigma Nu house from 9 p.m. to midnight which Mrs. Harry B. Phelps will chaperon. Alpha Xi Delta Will have an infor- pal supper tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. at their chapter house. t 1A Q 1 Project Parade Will Be Given By Freshmen Class Will Demonstrate Talents In Skit Competition To Be Held During Annual Dance April 25 Skits, solo acts, impersonations and characterizations will' be the order, o fthe day when freshman talent "takes off" for the Freshman Project Parade to be held in conjunction with the annual Freshman Project dance April 25. Competition among campus soror- ity and dormitory groups will be for three prizes of $30, $15, and $5 to go to the houses represented by the groups giving the most original andj clever presentations in the opinion of the judges. The parade will be held during the dance intermission at which time the groups will enter the ballroom in a' procession and pass before the judges' platform where each will give its presentation of a Michigan "take-off" to be limited to two minutes in length. Skits To Be Held According to Helen Eckerman and Jean Whittemore, co-chairmen for the Project, the purpose of the skits1 is to give all freshmen women an op- portunity to take part in the floor By JEAN GILMER (Editor's Note: The information usedI in this article was received in a per- son,,l letter to the writer from Miss Dorothy Dix.)I "Journalism should be woman's special field, for a newspaper is noth- ing but the aggregate gossip of the world, and we females are born with a nose for news that men have to acquire after a plastic operation," says Dorothy Dix, reporter and coun- selor extraordinary to millions the world over for more than thirty years. That there are very few really good women reporters Miss Dix admits, for, in her opinion, "you need the consti tution of a dray horse, the tenacity of a bull dog, the ability to go with- out sleep, food, and to write any- where, anyway while you are on a story, and above all an enthusiasm for your work that is a religion," English Is Important in preparation for a career in journalism, Miss Dix stresses the importance of education, with spec- ial attention to such subjects as Eng- lish, history, sociology and languages. The ability to speak fluently a for- eign language is a decided asset, states Miss Dix. "You'll find that often you have to interview foreign celebrities and that you never get t1 Checks come to the fore again this spring because of their fresh, practical look, adaptable to so many daytime costumes. Frequently used in suits of pastel shades, they are also attractive in light wool or silk packet dresses. Thin woolen frocks with pastel flecks can be worn all season, while fairly tailored outfits of crisp navy and white are ideal for shopping and lunching in town. There are many possibilities for striking accessories with these costumes, as not only white or lug- gage tan, but also the predominating shade in the checked material may be used. Newsdealers Observe Student Habits From Stand In Arcade By RHODA LESHINE They've been standing in front of the Arcade for nine years--watching the students come and go. They are two Ann Arbor brothers, Alvin and Floyd Neff who, rain or shine, sell their magazines and newspapers to their "buddies." Both brothers agreed that their best friends are the football players. Especially noticeable, they comment- ed, is the friendliness of the team in the last three years which has made more friends than ever before, on the "main drag." Harmon Is "Swell" "Harmon?-He's a swell egg. Diff- erent from the rest of the players, too. Fame hasn't gone to his head," said Floyd and Alvin enthusiastically about the Michigan hero. These brothers take a sincere in- terest in their customers. They lis- ten to the conversational tidbits that float their way and chat over return- ing change. Most popular present topic of conversation among men is the draft situation, they observed. "Spasmodically, bluebook worries take precedent," they pointed out. "How hard was it? What grade did you hit?" are the favorite student inquiries that float their way now that midsemesters are approaching. Dorothy Dix Claims Women Are Born With Better 'Nose For News' Than Men own sex. The Michigan Joe pauses to talk over buying his sports extra and also is decisive in his purchase. "The fellows know what they want to buy, and they buy it, while the women hover about the stand and then take what they first started out to anyhow," emphasized Floyd. "Life" Is Favorite The favorite all-campus magazine is Life, they disclosed, for both sexes, although the brothers claimed that more girls read the fiction "mags." "Students don't read many newspa- pers in comparison to the amount of monthly and weekly reading material they purchase," they added. "Since the war the daily publications, how- ever, have had an increased volume of trade." Esquire is almost exclusively a man's "mag" and Mademoiselle hits the spot purely with women-both being the preferences in their fields of literature. For all-around humor, the choice is the New Yorker by men and women alike. Time shares the popularity of the New Yorker in sales receipts for cur- rent events review. Summer Is "The Season" "Students read more in the sum- mer than they do in the winter," show of their class project. The pa- anywhere if all you say has to be rade Committee of the Project will filtered through an interpreter." be in charge of costumes, properties Of her own education, she tells and music for each group, while they us that she was sent to "a female will also assist with ideas for skits. academy, where, at sixteen, I was The women who have been elected graduated in all the ologies and isms, chairman in their houses are Mar- and in a love of a white organdie garet Chute, Betsy Barbour House I dress; but whatever real education and Helen Newberry Residence; I got, I found in the yellow old books Gloria Brugaletta, Stockwell Hall; in the library at Woodstock," a farm Betty Ann Kranich, Jordan Hall, on the border between Tennessee 2nd and 3rd floors; Jean Hamilton ! and Kentucky. and Betty Robinson, Jordan Hall 4th Worked On Small Paper and 5th floors; Joan Beardsall, Alpha Born Elizabeth Meriwether, she Chi Omega; Dorothy Treadwell, Al- --- pha Delta Pi and Chi Omega; Rita HymaAlha Epsilon Phi; MaronEng inee rs eg Hy a ,Ap a E sln P i ain Ford, Alpha Omicron Pi; Ann Mac- Millan, Alpha Phi; and Mary Leigh Hughes, Collegiate Sororis.fe List ContinuesO S iR The list continues with Jean Shin- nick, Delta Delta Delta, Marlou Shar- By A. P. BLAUSTEIN tel, Delta Gamma; Frances Vyn, Contrary to recent reports from Gamma Phi Beta; Jo Lloyd, Kappa the Law School, the engineers are in Kappa Gamma; Kitty Simrall, Pi complete possession of their famed Beta Phi; and Charlena Richtmyer eight-foot slide rule-in fact, the and Hilda Marsh, League House In- engineers claim, the lawyers never depedents.. A meeting for the chair- had it. men from these houses will be held The whole affair was explainedj at 5 p.m. Friday in the League. yesterday by a sloppily-dressed stu- The class dues of one dollar now dent o claimed to be chairman of being collected from all freshmen3 the Engineers' Slide RulehDefense women will finance the orchestra, rulmthtte awyes Tkwsa decorations, and tickets for the Pro- hrule th relawyer tooneverlwas ject. its hiding place below the West Engi- neering Building where it is being guarded by photo-electric cells." Fallow iPrecedent CastwOfeJdtMichigan's barristers, he asserted, Twere following the precedent set by To Give Last all lawyers when they claimed to have stolen the slide rule-they blew off steam. The rule that was taken was a substitute which was left unpro- "tected so that the lawyers couldI "Jumping Jupiter's" by this time "steal" it. veteran cast will swing into its last "Following the supposed theft, the performance of the hilarious Grec- barristers took the slide rule to Delta ian comedy at 8:30 p.m. today. Delta Delta sorority where they pro- Lines have achieved an unexpected ceeded to show off," the engineers' punch and polish. The cyst of over defense chairman claimed," and that 100 junior women have become so was their real undoing." accustomed to the life of the theatre Recaptured Slide Rule that slapping on cold cream and "Here's what happened," he con- make-up, studying in a horrible up- r r a" ta ring a"mir"i" a ftr h 1 --- n-- - - "tucked up her hair and got married" in 1888 to George O. Gilmer, "expect- ing to settle down on Main Street." Fate, however, had other plans for her, and after a series of financial and domestic catastrophies," she found herself in New Orleans, de- pendent upon her own ability to make a living. Fortunately, Miss Dix found her- self living next door to the owner of The New Orleans Picayune, to whom she sold her first story for three dol- lars. "I started work at five dollars a week, getting vital statistics, and Ive done everything on a newspaper except set type." The best way to begin newspaper work, she suggests, is "on some small paper where the editor has time to really train you." Enthusiasm Is Necessary Miss Dix evidently had the passion and enthusiasm which she considers necessary for newspaper work, for she writes: "I lived newspapers, I ate newspapers, I dreamed news- papers and I dare say I shall go on doing this'until I die. For when you are born vWith that thirst for printer's ink, there is no cure until death writes '30' at the bottom of your life copy." "I spent twenty years on the -New York Journal where I did all sorts of human interest stories, specializ- ing in murder trials such as the Thaw tiial and countless others." This work gave her the experience necessary to write her now famous syndicated column, "Dorothy Dix Talks," as the confidante and adviser to millions of women throughout the world, Gives Advice To Women Miss Dix takes her work very ser- iously, for "it seems to me," she says, " a very grave matter what women will read in the privacy of their own homes; what working girls will read in Possession e From Lawyers tinued: "Three engineers, disguised as lawyers by assuming droopy looks invaded the Tri-Delt house and walked off with the slide rule while other engineers were attracting their attention." According to reports, the "fake" slide ,rule is now keeping the other one company, both of them protect- ed by the photo-electric cells. Plans have been made by the engi- neers to demonstrate their superior- ity over the barristers by displaying Iboth of the slide rules at their annual spring ball, which will be held from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, April 4, at the Union Ballroom, Lawyers To Brag The only reason the engineers have not made known their success, it was claimed, was because "engineers are traditionally thorough and never make any statements until they are in complete possession of all of the facts. In addition," our defense chairman declared, "we all decided that we'd have a lot of fun hearing the lawyers- brag about a phoney." Rumor has it that the engineers will show off their slide rule some- time during the gala engineering weekend which is being planned for Friday and Saturday. It might be displayed at the All-Engineering banquet or at the Open House. on their way from work; what men will read while trying to find some key that will unlock the riddle of that human conundrum to which they are married." Now in her seventies, Miss Dix still writes her daily column and answers the thousands of letters that seel her advice. A gentle old lady, Eliza- beth Gilmer, nevertheless still pos- sesses energy, vitality and enthusiasm for her work which are an inspira- tion to all potential journalists. "If youth is confused today about the future, so is age," she admits in answer to a question seeking her opinion of the present state of the world. "No one knows what will come next, but surely the grandchildren of the pioneers have enough guts and courage to see whatever - comes through." SUnion To Give Easter Dance "De Easter time is de time for eggs," and bunnies too, so the Union staff is giving its annual Easter party for the campus, the "Bunny Hop" from 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday, April 5. Bill Sawyer's orchestra will play music of the sort that one would ex- pect to dance to at a "Bunny Hop"; Gwen Cooper will be the vocalist with the orchestra. All that goes with Easter-eggs, bunnies, gay colors- will enter into the decoration scheme. Door prizes will be drawn for dur- ing intermission. In addition there will be personalized Easter egg ser- vice for every woman. Every guest will receive a big chocolate Easter egg which, according to Jack Grady, '42, chairman of the Hop, "each chicken will be proud of. The eggs wild~ be free of charge." Gellatly-Harper Nuptials Announced The marriage of Victoria Gellatly, '41, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Gellatly of Birmingham to James Harper,- Grad., of Ithaca, N..Y. February 23 in Ann Arbor was announced. On campus she was the chairman of last year's "Capricon Capers" and social chairman of Bet- sy Barbour House. Mr. Harper is a graduate student at the University. LIGHTEN 9I your ' HOME- WOR K by letting U solve. your HAIR Problems. STAEBLER'S BEAUTY SHOP Formerly DiMattia Phone 8878 338 S. State v 7 I' Alvin and Floyd both favor their these two appraisers of student in- ----- --- - ----terest in present news circulation S- *asserted. They feel that 3,500 sum- 'C r u c ifTixion' mer school readers purchase as much as 10,000 winter students. M*j Floyd and Alvin insisted the Mich- To Be Given igan student hasn't changed much in their years of acquaintance with Traditional Religious Chorale them. According to these two com- Will Be Presented mentators, "they still walk four abreast down the diagonal, still drink The traditional presentation of cokes, and in the last five years all "The Crucifixion" by Sir John Stain- devour the picture mags." er will be given at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, in the saictuary of the First Members Needed Methodist Church under the direc- m tion of Prof. Hardin Van Duersen of Patricia Lewis, '44, ticket chair- the music school. man for Frosh Project, has an- The soloists on the program will in- nounced that she is in need of more clude Joseph Victor Laderoute, a women to work on her committee. widely known Canadian-American All those who are interested should tenor, and Mark Bill, baritone of contact her immediately. Columbia, Mo. With the participation of the church choir the Methodist Church presented "Verdi's Requiem" to a capacity audience last year. The musical program presenting the story of the crucifixion during Holy Week has become a tradition. - 7i.ei'dlin9 3 7tHh i n9r1w' le I / ok fNSli d R I E AL 4 I DEFINITELY DIFFERENT! A REAl TURKISH DINNER WITH A FOREIGN ACCENT. We are famous for our different way of preparing Turkish dishes. Our dinners and luncheons feature such foreign delicacies as shish kebab, burbna and paklava. For a food thrill that ydu will remember visit the Inn of Return any day during the week at noon or in the evening. Mr. Jinishian will welcome you. n-NTr IE rTn4 c T I iFC ORRI I F 1 11 11I I I I I