%*MAI?6," APftTt 23; 1943, TR'E MC7T-ANDAILY P'll G t., Flw Miss McGeachy's Appointment Breaks Long StandingCustom - .- ....... . . ..... WAAC Director Visits Fort Custer During Tour I ndependents Present Plans Petitioning for Four Positions Scheduled for Next Semester Men in Uniform Will Be Quests At Open House By TOMMI THOMASI Recognition of the vital part wom- en are playing in the war has been forthcoming from many sources, but the British Empire has recently hon- ored their women by breaking a tra- dition. Heretofore, the British Foreign Office has been almost exclusively a male organization, at least as far as the diplomats go, but the appoint- ment of Miss Craig McGeachy as a first secretary to the Embassy in Washington last fall broke this long- standing tradition and may be con- ceived as a tribute to British women. Miss McGeachy's work is closely connected with the Ministry of Eco- nomic Warfare, so it is part of her job to keep in touch with goings-on inside Europe. In addition to her duties in this field, Miss McGeachy is greatly conceined with the prob- lems which will be involved in post- wtr rehabilitation and in labor re- lations. She thinks that the war has done as much for women as women have done for the war. She I feels that they have attained a new realization of their importance to society and this will be indicated after the war not by their replacing men in industry, but by their in- creased participation in organiza- tional work. Miss McGeachy believes firmly. in. international cooperation after the war. She says, "We've all learned that we can't fight alone, and we are building up a marvelous joint machinery. If we can cooperate now on the intricate problems of supply1 in war, we can cooperate on any- thing; that same kind of machinery can be turned to peaceful aims." Canadian-born, Miss McGeachy attended the University of Toronito, the Sorbonne in Paris, and the GrAd- uate School of Higher International Studies at Geneva. For terf years she was connected with the League, of, Nations, becoming. a member of the Permanent Secretariat at the age of 23 and serving for a time s acting director of the information section of the League. I Col. Oveta Culp Hobby (right), director of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, chats with WAACs in the mess hall during her first visit to Fort Custer, Mich. The visit was part of a three-day tour of army camps where the Women's Army is on assignment. For EASTER-tIME and Anytime Aft Smwmer! >.c.. 1 I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95 Simpl and smart as can bet WId TQ"punip mofugh. text uro tiftO banded with t ca fj and self-stitchqAd it's a "g with evr*, thing' shoot Miss Capron To Be Married Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Capron of De- troit announce the engagemento f their daghtei Virginia, '43, to Rob- ert L. Livingston, Grad., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Livingston of Co- lumbus, Ohio. MissCapron was vice-president of the League this year and chairman of Orientation. She is president of Martha Cook and also a member of Mortar Board and Senior Society. Mr. Livingston did his undergrad- uate work at Ohio State University, has been a teaching fellow in the chemistry department in this Uni- versity, and is now doing war re- search here for the United States Government, expecting to receive his doctor's degree this summer. He is a member of Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Del- ta Kappa, Phi Lambda Upsilon and Sigma Xi societies. The couple will be married on May 30 at the bride's home and will live in Ann Arbor. Phi Gamma Delta Announces Recent Election of Officers Phi Gamma Delta fraternity an- nounces the recent election of the following officers: George Irwin, '43, president; Robert Norwick, '43, treas- urer; Charles Adams, '44, recording secretary; A. Victor Peterson, '44, corresponding secretary, and Harold Anderson, '45, historian. Newly initiated members are: Rob- ert A. Allen, '45E, Eggertsville, N.Y.; Herbert A. Beyer, '45E, Detroit; Clark Barton, '46, Hinsdale, Ill.; Dean V. Firth, '46E, Highland Park; Daniel E. Gardiner, '46E, Larchmont, N.Y.; Thomas M. Gattle, '46, Miami Beach, Fla.; Robert M. Grandy, '46E, East Cleveland, Ohio; Gurney 0. Gute- kunst, '46, Pleasant Ridge; Charles E. Holland, '46, Allegan; William P. Hollenbeck, '46E, Washington, D.C.; Robert B. Kerr, '44, Coldwater, and James C. MacDonald, '46E, Detroit. The fraternity announces the re- cent pledging of Ralph Chubb, '46k, Ann Arbor; George Darrow, '46, Rochester, N.Y.; Harrison Dodge, '45, Hornell, N.Y.; Paul Ehinger, '46, Dover, Del.; Rober Hearth, '46, Ann Arbor; Charles Ketterer, '45, Detroit; George Kiesel, '45, Detroit; Philip Pratt, '46, Pontiac; Malcolm Stamp- er, '46, Detroit, and Hicks Waldron, '44E, Amsterdam, N.Y. The average length of life for Americans in 186 was approximate- 1 ly 40 years, As against 64 years today. Mobilization of Women Planned To Relieve Farm Labor Shortage By HARRIET SKINNER The United States Land Corps Is mobilizing American women for badly needed farm work. The country is faced with a seri- ous food and manpower shortage, and the only hope for a solution of this problem lies in the hands of the women. This year the goal for food production has been increased from eight to ten per cent over the 1942 goal, and because of the tremendous loss of farmhands to the armed serv- ices and industry, approximately 3,500,000 part-time workers will be needed on our farms. To Recruit Women The Women's Land Army, a branch of the United States Land Corps, is planning to recruit women in criti- cal farm areas, to give as much time as can be spared for farm work. The amount of time volunteered will be up to the individual woman and the need of the vicinity. It may mean iust a matter of a few days at the peak of the season, or the need may last for several weeks. Transportation to these farming areas will be taken care of by the county and town involved. Those women who live near farms will.be asked to go out on a day-by-day basis; however, there will be camps and living facilities provided for those women who are recruited from large cities to do agricultural work. The work will consist primarily of field labor and fruit and vegetable farming, especially during seasonal shortages. Women can expect to be paid according to the type of work done; however, it is reasonable to expect that if the country is going to get the number of workers it has asked for, it will have to pay. wages that are somewhat near those re- ceived in industry. Must Be Physically Fit Women going into farm work must be physically fit, adaptable, and will- ing to work long hours out-of-doors during peak seasons. The need is for plain, hard work. State Extension Services and the Office of Civilian Defense will be mobilizing the United States Land Corps all over the country. Women will soon be asked to sign up at local offices. This is an opportunity for American women to make a real contribution to the war effort. The food which will be produced Will feed, our fighting men, civilians, our Allies and those people who are in dire need of food in occupied coun- tries. Five Groups To Be Guests at Surgical Dressing Unit Today Groups that have been especially invited to attend the Surgical Dress- ing Unit sometime between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. today include Collegiate Sororsis, Delta Delta Delta, Alpha Chi Omega, Mosher Hall, and Uni- versity House. Despite tle fact that this is Easter week-end, Jean Whittemore, '44, head of the unit, urged that coeds turn out for at least one hour. She also pointed out that in many parts of the world soldiers would be given no Easter vacation, and that the need for surgical dressings would be as great as ever. Plans, modified by food shortages For all men in the uniforms of and war needs, were laid for the the Armv, Navy or Marines stationed coming year by Assembly Board, at on campus who have nothing to do their 5 p.m. meeting Wednesday in in the way of entertainment this the League. E'ster week-end, the members of Ann Arbor Independents will take Freshman Project will hold the charge of the Assembly Information fourth of their weekly open houses Booth in the League during Orienta- from 8 p.m. to midnight tomorrow tion Week next fall, to eliminate the in the Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo necessity of Assembly members com- rooms of the League. ing back early from other localities. Ruthann Bales, publicity chair- May Petition Next Fall man, stressed the fact that women Petitioning and interviewing for with soldier dates could bring them the following members of Assembly to the dance without charge. The Board will be held the third week soldiers may come either with dates of school: President of league or stag, she added. houses, vice-president of league The open house tomorrow is de- houses, a third league house repre- signed to give everyone a good time sentative and possibly the president in the way they enjoy the most. of the Ann Arbor Independents. There will be dancing in the Grand Following that, Independents' Rapids room and bridge and bingo Fortnight will be revived, beginning in the Kalamazoo room for those with an informal afternoon gather- who do not care to dance. ing to which all advisers will bring freshman and transfer groups to year entertainment for men in armed meet League Council members and forces stationed on campus," Doris others of their own classes. The Barr, '44. Assembly president, said, purpose of Fortnight will be to in- and added that a full year war proj- troduce all League activities to the ect is now being planned and newcomers, and give them an idea "throughout the year Assembly will of all the things in which they may support all other campus war proj-' participate. ects." To Hold 'Independent Night' The Board has decided that food There will be a very important shortages necessitate that "Inde- meeting of all house athletic or penident Night" replace Assembly exercise mlanagers at 5:00 P.M. Banquet. The usual awards and today in the Iance Studio at Bar- speeches will take place, and the bour gym. This announce nent I dinner will be replaced with informal contrary to the 4:15 p.m. meet- entertainment, possibly in the shape ing time announced previously of a benefit show. and takes precedence over that "Assembly Ball, as plans stand announcement. now, will probably be held as a mid- ยง FOR EASIETR Wear an alluringly lacy slip under that new sheer blouse on Easter morning. from 2.98 Open 9:30 - 6:00 Monday 1 2:00-8:30 Open 9:30-6:00 Buy Mon. 12:00-8:30 War Bonds 345 Maynrd Street -Fo-r "Her / I FOR NOW! C FOR. EASTER! ...... . I Gift suggestions, to make this her happiest Easter. Choose her gift here. The fact that it came froin Collins will make it doubly appreciated. .4 \ toolto lkC CONSERVE RUBBER! WEAR THE NEW j HUGGERSOX k 11 'A ~ ~A K NEGLIGEES.. ..PURSES HOSIERY ... GLOVES HANDKERCH IEFS EISENBERG Jewelry. . . Cologne V . -- IL W It ose0e 4c\V HUG THE LEG STAY UP NEVER BIND No more red marks on your ankles from tight-top socks. These new Lipstick. . 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