THE TMICHIAND ATITY PAGW lRE _ ___ .. .:..mr ae.na v sss ar sm a v .ems rn au a _._ _ - _ I Union Vice Presidents L. S. andA. Dick Bailhe For some time now the perpetual gripe of great numbers of Union men has been, "Why can't w have decent food at a fair price?" I am one who shares this gripe, and it is largely for this reason that I am a candidate for the Union vice-presidency from the literary college. It has always been a puzzle to megthat the Union, sup- posedly a non-profit student organi- zation, cannot produce as good a meal at as low a price as certain downtown restaurants which are obviously op- erating at a profit. Certainly, the Board of Directors of the Union has been aware of the situation, which exists. They are also the only body which can change the existing situa- tion, but they have done nothing. You may be assured that I, as a member of the Board of Directors, would do everything in my power to make the Union a "good place to eat." The end of the war should likewise see the end of excuses for poor efficiency and bad service. This is my platform. Paul John The Literary College's representa- tive on the Union Board is the voice of the students and should see that their wants are thoroughly consid- ered. The students sometimes make wild complaints, but of late their complaints have been well founded and deserving of response. The thing these people who complain forget is that the Vice President from their school is the person (with authority) who canask for changes. He has one of six student votes on an eleven man board. The Student Offices is merely an activities office and can do little for the desires of the students with respect to Union policy. That is why I would like to be a Union Vice Presi- dent . .. to take an active part in Union policy. I am for the students who are voicing desires for changes and will give my vote to every plan that will make the Union a Student Union as it once was. Among many things the Bowling Alley should re- open,- the prices should come down, the Uniofi Merit Awards for student employees re-established and in gen- eral a policy involving student mem- bers and their desires. I have been associated with the Student Offices for 6 semesters and have watched the Board function. As a result I believe I can perform the duties of a Vice-President from a student's standpoint. The President of the Union can be depended upon to amplify student demands and with an organized group of Vice-Presi- dents results will be obtained. Curly Walters There are a couple of war ghosts I'd like to see dragged out of the closet between now and next June. First, I would like to see the Union dining room reopened. It was always quite an experience bringing parents friends or a date to the Union dining room on a Sunday afternoon. When last open, two and a half years ago, it was the finest place in Ann Arbor to eat. Second, I feel it's high time the Union bowling alleys set up business. It's a crime that the best alleys in town should become a permanent war casualty. Next, I've heard many men, partic- ularly war vets from other campuses, lament the absence on the Michigan campus of a friendly place where a fellow and a girl can sip a coke and dance on some free mid-week after- noon. The main floor Union lounge and the Soda Bar downstairs between 2:00 and 5:00 would satisfy this re- quest of many male students. Last, I would like to see a rejuve- nation of the "Union News", the Union publication. One of the best ways of informing new men on cam- pus of the Union organization, who's doing what about the place, and of instilling a genuine interest,in the, Union is to tell them about it, at frequent intervals, in a student-writ- ten organ. Last year the "News" came out two times; once a month is certainly not too much. Also, a monthly publication would provide a further means of integrating men actively into the Union program. My activities in three years on the University of Michigan campus in- clude: President of Allen-Rumsey House, West Quad; Michigan Daily; Play Production; Vice-President of1 Phi Sigma Delta fraternity. Max Weil In selecting student officers, the voter should ask the following ques- tions: 1. What prompts the candidate to seek office? 2. Is the candidate capable of per- forming the functions that the office{ (of Union Vice President) entails. With these questions in mind, I shall endeavor to state my aims and qualifications, as a nominee for the1 Michigan Union Vice Presidency from the literary college and the Graduate' school. From my point of view, the Union should be a social center for Mich- igan male students. While the. cafe- teria, swimming pool, barber ship, co-ed social activities should be con- sidered. I have voiced concrete pro- posals and should like to have my fellow students join me, for it is worthwhile to remember that the male students of this University are the legal and actual owners of the Union and it is up to them to shape its program and to get most out of their property. My interest extends as well to the Union cafeteria. I am in support of the Veteran's Organization which has inquired as to the feasibility of lower- ing food prices and making meals more complete, in the interest of the many independent students who eat there regularly. All in all, then, I would welcome the opportunity to take an active part in planning a new, social inte- grated program for the Union. My organizational work on this campus has included that in coop- eratives of which I am a member, and former steward, purchaser, and per- sonnel committee member. I am also a member and present treasurer of the "Deutscher Verein." Therefore, I've had an opportunity to observe social organization, meal planning, purchasing, and budget- ing. This has not only given me a valuable background but has also stimulated my interest and initial at- titude of the Union organization. Glenn White I feel qualified for the office of Vice-President of the Michigan Union from the Literary School for the following reasons. One, Have served on tryout staff of Union for one sem- ester and two as chairman of Pub- licity Committee on Michigan Union Executive Council. Two, Served three semesters on business staff of the "Michigan Daily" as Accounts Man- ager. Three, Co-Chairman of Home- coming Committee, 1944 and member of Bomber Scholarship Committee, 1944. Now enrolled in seventh sem- ester on this campus, having spent 3 as a civilian and 3 as a member of the Navy V-12 prgram. Because of my experience in cam- pus activities and my interest in the office I am petitioning for, I believe that I have proven myself Qualified. I plan, if elected, to use my official capacity to further the interests of the student body, basing my decisions on the majority trends indicated by them. Engineering Fred Comlossy I, Frederic B. Comlossy, a junior in the School of Forestry and Conserva- tion, am petitioning for the office of vice-president of the Union Council on the basis of my past experience in administration and on the basis of what I.propose to do for the Union. As a student of Scott High School in Toledo, Ohio, I was president of the Toledo Area Junior Red Cross, vice- president, of the sophomore class, treasurer of the junior class, and serv- ed for three years as a student repre- sentative to the school's governing body. As a student at the University of Michigan, I am a member of the For- estry Club, Business Manager for the "Michigan Forester", and a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. During the past summer I held the position of assistant to the director of the For- estry Summer Camp which involved considerable administrative work, It is only through progressive plan- ning that the Michigan Union can remain the center of campus activi- ties. This is especially true during the present transition between war and peace. If elected vice-president, representing the combined schools of Business Administration, Architecture and Design, Music, Pharmacology, and Forestry, I shall do my best to see that the Union continues to serve the best interests of Michigan men by upholding the policies that have stood the test of time, and by advocating changes when old procedures are out- moded. John Johnson I, John W. Johnson, Jr., a -student in good standing in the School of Business Administration, do heieby submit statement of qualifications for election to the office of Union vice-president, representing the com- bined schools. This will be my sixth semester in residence at the University. During that time I gained a full knowledge of Michigan activities and traditions, with the desire to support them ac- tively because of their importance as an integral part of college life. I have worked on Union student com- mittees, gaining much valuable ex- perience which will help greatly in fulfilling the duties of the office I seek. I am a member of Alpha Phi Omega, men's fraternity which works with the Union and other groups in sponsoring campus projects, and of the American Veterans Committee. I have also worked on other campus activities, such as the Ship's Ball committee, the dance sponsored by the V-12 Unit. I was discharged last October, and returned to the University after an absence of two semesters. During mv time in service. I met men from -Hop a ee L. S. and A. Charlotte Bobrecker' As a member of the '47 Corps, Bomber Scholarship and present JGP publicity committees, I have helped plan money-raising functions, also poster and newspaper programs. A resident of Martha Cook dorm, and junior night editor on The Daily, I feel that I could manage dormitory and campus-wide publicity for the dance. In the past I have handled publicity for such campus events as the appearance of Earl "Father" Hines and the University Concert band at "Symphony and Swing" in the spring term, 1944, the band and music student concerts, all Choral Union concerts, including the special May Festival supplement. The last traditional J-Hop, biggest social event of the year at Michigan, has, I believe, set a criterion for the class of '47. Two big name bands could be engaged for an entire week- end, in addition to which an early morning breakfast at the Union, bridge, cribbage, and ping pong tournaments might be planned for between dances. Veterans returning from overseas duty, seniors who will graduate in the spring, freshmen, Army and Navy personnel on campus, and juniors in all the colleges want to see the re- vival of a few of Michigan's out- standing pre-war social traditions. V-Ball was a wartime substitute. The class of '47 would like to start the ball rolling. Joan Buckmaster This year's J-Hop must be the best this campus 4as ever seen. Most seniors have never been to a Hop and will never go to another, and so this occasion will be especially im- portant for them. I believe that be- sides going back as much as possible to the elaborate plans of former Hops, we can make this one bigger and better by using many new ideas. I have enjoyed working on other dance committees, and I want to help make J-Hop an event for which our class will always be remembered. Arthur DerDerian I, A. Rebel DerDerian, will state only one qualification, that of being a veteran with over three years serv- ice seeking to get back into collegian social life by petitioning for a posi- tion on the J-Hop Committee. Lynne Ford The 1946 J-Hop should be the greatest splurge so far in the return to pre-war social activities. The last J-Hop was in 1942, which means that seniors now in school as well as recently returned veterans have never had the thrill of a big J-Hop weekend. Three name bands should be used at the two dances. The formal dance Friday night would feature two bands, one on either side of the room, which would alternate sets. The in- formal affair Saturday would have one band. Since such strict limitations were placed on decorations, programs, and corsages during the war, the formal dance should be made as gala as possible. Booths, furnished and dec- orated by various houses, would pro- vide colorful and convenient places to meet friends and rest between dances. The refreshment bar at one end of the dancefloor, the band- stands, and the blank walls at either end of the room should be decorated. The actual theme of the dance and decorations should be decided by the central committee as a whole. Tickets for the two affairs should be sold as one ticket, at as nominal a price as expenses would allow. Sales would be opened first to juniors, then to seniors, and last to underclass- men. I think I have the necessary quali- fications to serve on the central com- mittee for J-Hop. Positions I have held on campus include newspaper publicity for Homecoming Weekend, publicity for JGPlay, night editor on the women's staff of the Daily, pub- licity and assistant social chairman of Mosher Hall, and other committee activities. I am an active member of Delta Delta Delta sorority, and a junior in Lit School. Pat Hayes I was assistant chairman of the Floor Show Committee for Sopho- more Cabaret last year, and I am manager of the swimming club this year. In my house I was chairman of the Homecoming display last year, and am Activities Chairman this year. Having served on many dance committees in high school, I am very interested in this kind of work. If I am elected, I will do all in my power to see that this J-Hop is as magnificent as those in the late 1930's. I feel that a huge publicity campaign should be launched to give the underclassmen some conception of what J-Hop has been in the past. I will only mention 2 of my ideas for themes for the dance. A "Winter Wonder Land" would brighten the Gommittee Candidates stands could be chocolate covered cottages trimmed with icing, My main purpose is to stay away from over-used war themes, and make the 1946 J-Hop light and gay- but unforgettable. Collee Ide This is it! The year when we can dig down deep into the archivesto pull J-Hop from the mothballs, mem- ories and used decorations of 1943 to produce a J-Hop this year as stupen- dous as "reconversion times" will per- mit. This can and will be THE dance of the year! But in order to make this Hop a howling success, complete co- ordination, cooperation, and organ- ization are absolutely essential! It's the students' duty to vote for commit- tee members who possess the ability to see that these aims are effected quickly and efficiently. I, Collee Ide, sincerely believe I am qualified to carry out these aims. Experience in high school as class treasurer, general chairman of dance committees, and secretary-treasurer of various organizations provided in analyzing, managing financial re- ports, recording, working with people individually and in groups, that has proved valuable in the positions of re- sponsibility I have held here at Mich- igan. To list some - Dorm War Ac- tivities Chairman, '44-45; WAA board member; JGP representative; Gen- eral Chairman WAA Rec Rally; Co- Chairman Activities Awards for Rec- ognition Night last year; Soph Cab- aret (Music Bar) and President and Manager of University Skating Clubs. An extensive petition now in the pos- session of Men's Judiciary Council will testify that I have thoroughly in- vestigated all aspects of J-Hop and have accordingly made constructive suggestions. That's it in a nutshell. Sooo, don't forget that it's most important that you get your ident card and dash to the polls on Friday to put your ballot voting for Collee Ide for J-Hop, in the box!!! Ethel Isenberg Hey, kids, how about a Winter- Wonderland Weekend, a super-special all-campus house-party, starting with a formal on Friday night and ending with a brunch Sunday morning. I know it can be done. Let's bring the following ideas from out of this world into our world at Michigan J-Hop, 1946. J-Hop can be a more glamorours than ever affair with every second of the biggest week-end of the year filled with thrills and excitement. Supposing we start off with a for- mal Friday night, (3 o'clock permis- sion for all girls on campus), featur- ing a name band, (chosen by all- campusbpoll), withssnow-balls and sleigh-bells filling the air at this "Snow-Ball," and couples dancing under a canopy of twinkling stars. Why not have a Sports Carnival Saturday afternoon? A ski show, a toboggan party, a basketball game, an aquacade, and a skating show to ap- peal to the sporting instincts of all Michiganders. A big bon-fire and all campus sing will be a grand finale to a fun packed afternoon. Saturday night, another dance, in- formal this time. Another name band, and all hop-trotters will receive a favor to help them remember this week-end. And still the fun isn't over. Sunday morning a band-up brunch of waffles and bacon in the League and Union grills. Here's to a perfect Winter-Wonder- land! With proper organization these dreams can become a reality. Because of the experience I've had on Pan- Hellenic Assembly bail last year, and on various social committees, I'd like the opportunity to prove that this can be done at Michigan. Lois Iverson I, Lois R. Iverson, submit my peti- tion for a member of the J-Hop central committee. I am a Junior, a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority, and have ben on the central commit- tee for the 1945 Homecoming dance, a member of the central committee for Orientation, member of the ticket committee for the Soph Music Bar, and am a Night Editor of the Michi- gan Daily. If elected to the J-Hop central committee I will work to present to all students the best and most gala J-Hop of all times. Many veterans on campus this year were herefor past J-Hops-the 1946 J-Hop must be even better than those before the war. To plan for and to present such a dance means a lot of work on the part of all committee members. If elected, I am willing to work in be- half of all the students and service- men on campus for the post-war 1946 J-Hop weekend and dance. Marge Kohlhaas For those of us who have seen only the curtailed activities of war years and for the newly enrolled veterans, J-Hop will be the first evidence of a return to pre-war campus tra- rdition. committee for Homecoming Dance; as well as helping on various com- mittees for Recognition Night, Soph Cabaret, and dormitory activities. William Lambert I,William Lambert, am running for the 1946 J-Hop committee, and offer the following qualifications: I have worked four and one half semesters on the Michigan Daily,/ where I first became acquainted with Student affairs. My work on the In- terfraternity Council staff brought me closer to campus activities, and presented me with the opportunity of helping in the administratin of them. My membership in Sphinx, junior honorary society, and tenure in office as president of my social fraternity have both served to bring me in direct contact with various campus groups. I am seeking a posi- tion on the J-hop committee be- cause I am anxious to see not only the pre-war dance return, but a bet- ter, all-campus, post-war dance in- augurated. If I am elected, this will be my purpose in serving on the committee. Bettyann Larsen As a night editor on The Daily, and having worked on the paper for four semesters, I, Bettyann Larsen, feel that this experience may be helpful in publicity coverage for the J-Hop. As a sophomore, I was a member of the central committee of the Soph Project, and during high school, I was president of a Spanish and a lit- erary club and chairman of the sen- ior banquet, which 'has given me some knowledge of preparation for social events such as the J-Hop will be. Since this will be the first J-Hop since the war began, I want to do all I can to make it the best one-and that is perhaps, the best qualification I have. Richard Roeder An event of the magnitude of a Michigan J-Hop' requires careful planning and the diligent efforts of a committee of experienced members. For J-Hop Weekend to return to its rightful place as the outstanding so- cial event of the college year, it is necessary for the student body to elect committee members who are not only willing and anxious to gain this end, but also qualified for the position. In pursuing his duties a committee representative will be required to contact numerous University officials and to actuate various official Uni- versity procedures. If he is already acquainted with the people with whom he will work and the prevail- ing methods of getting things done, his results will naturally be that much more satisfactory. The main event of J-Hop Weekend will be the big dance in the Intra- mural Building. As any of you who have served on a dance committee can testify, there are innumerable factors to be looked after; and in a dance of J-Hop proportions, these problems multiply. Among the siz- able dances on which I have actively served as a committee member are: the Glen Gray dance in the fall of 1943-remembered by many as the finest dance of recent years; the New Year's Eve dance of 1944; and co-chairman of this year's Home- coming dance. In addition, as a Un- ion Executive Council member, I am chairman of this year's Union For- mal. As further evidence of practical administrative experience, I cite the ability gained in past years while serving as president of my freshman dormitory, president of Phi Eta Sig- ma, Freshman Honor Society, and secretary of Phi Delta Theta frater- nity. Margaret Thompson In the election for J-Hop Commit- tee, I am running for the position of Patron's chairman. I feel I am qual- ified for this position as I have served in this capacity for the 1945 Assembly Recognition Night. I have also been a member of the League Social Com- mittee for the past two years, acting as hostess at the Ruthven Teas. At present I am a member of the Uni- versity Guide Service. I have also participated in several extracurric- ular activities such as War Activities and Red Cross. Aside from filling the basic qualifi- cations for the Committee, I am gen- uinely interested in seeing this year's J-Hop, the first since Pearl Harbor, the best in the history of the Uni- versity of Michigan. It should be an event that one will remember long after graduation and if I am elected, I will-do everything in my ability to make it all that it should be. Joan Wilk. I am running as a candidate for the J-Hop committee because I am sincerely interested in the presenta- tion of a gala J-Hop weekend, with well-known, danceable orchestras and entertainment of a high caliber for Michigan students. This first peacetime revival of J- Hop should prove to all that Mich- ciety. During 1944-45, I was assist- ant chairman of Sophomore Project and was engaged in publicity for vol- unteer hospital work, as well as for Ship's Ball, V-Ball and the Union dances. In view of my experience with the above campus activities, I believe that I am well qualified to serve on the J-Hop committee. Editor's Note-Connie Essig, Gil- bert Iser, Estelle Klein, Lynn Sper- ber, H. Thomas, Janice Ward and Janet Young are also running for J-Hop Committee in the Lit. School, but did not submit statements. Engineering Charles Helmick Past experience in campus activi- ties is: 1. Slide Rule Ball Committee 2. President, Engineering Council (two terms) 3. Men's Judiciary Council (two terms) 4. Executive Council, Michigan Un- ion (three terms) ' 5. Triangles, Junior Engineers' Honor Society 6. Head of Men's Orientation (two terms) Directly connected to qualifications for J-Hop committee is the experi- ence I gained on the dance commit- tee last spring for the Slide Rule Ball which featured Louis Prima's band. The position offered excellent oppor- tunities to observe the organization and execution of plans for a large campus dance. Work on such a com- mittee gives invaluable knowledge of what to stress and what to avoid in planning for a campus dance. Aims for the J-Hop include making it as much like pre-war editions as possible. Having read over several reports on previous J-Hops, I have many concrete ideas for the dance; the bulk of ideas should be taken from all the committee members. Be- side this, however, I have thought up and outlined plans for organizing the committee itself, which is to be chosen at the election. This is an im- portant point since one of the three persons elected from Engineering school will be chairman of the dance committee. If the dance is to be a success, we must have a smooth func- tioning, efficient group in charge. Henry Horldt With the return to normal prewar college life, the old traditions are being revived. The J-Hop, Michi- gan's biggest social event, should be brought back to equal or exceed the past dances. It is my wish, and will be my aim, that the house parties, two band formal dance, decorations and favors be returned as part of the J-Hop. My qualification for a place on the committee include two semesters on the Union Executive Council, member of the Varsity Glee Club, land Triangles, the Junior engineer- ing honor society. As chairman of a Union dance and tournament, I gained valuable experience in han- dling such functions. My contacts have not been one-sided. On the Council I learn of the desires of the independent men on campus, and as an active member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon social fraternity I can get a good perspective of the views of fraternity men. I know that I am willing, and feel that I am able to hold a position on the J-Hop committee. Morrie Rochlin "Entertainment and excitement" as the theme for the first post-war J-Hop, will set the Michigan Campus back to normal activity. Traditionally the -Hop was a weekend affair composed of formal dances on Friday and. Saturday nights, featuring two "big name" bands. Why change the tradition? An excellent feature at any dance would be a floor show, perhaps some professional entertainment, to add to the excitement. Besides the evening affairs, plans afternoon event, where perhaps afternoon event, where persaps everyone participates-something on the order of a carnival or an outing. Now that rationing on meats has been dropped, many people have been eager for the steak roasts they used to enjoy in the past. I have had several opportunities in the planning of dances here on campus. As a member of Alpha Phi Omega, I was in charge of the VE Dance that took place last spring to sell war stamps during the 6th War Loan. During my sophomore year I was a member of the Union staff, where I participated on the Social Commit- tee. My thought in becoming a member of the J-Hop committee or any cam- pus organization is in bringing the Michigan campus to its normalcy, to bring the students closer together and back to peace time activities. Your vote for me will back up these thoughts and bring former campus activities back into reality. in charge of ticket sales for the Union Formal. During the past summers I helped with similar functions on an all campus dance which Triangles presented. While Secretary of the Engineering Council, I learned about the jobs con- nected with such a dance as the Engineering Ball, an all campus dance put on by the Council during every fall semester. Through this source and reports on the previous J-Hops, I have several ideas which will be helpful to the J-Hop Com- mittee, and will make this year's J- Hop like the ones of old. Harold Walters Statement of Harold Walters for J-Hop Committee from Engineering School. I am serving my third semester on the Union Executive Council, my sec- ond semester on the Engineering Council, serving at present as secre- tary. In these positions, I have serv- ed on committees for many Union dances, and on the refreshment com- mittee, through Bomber Scholarship committee, of the Senior Ball. I feel that this year's J-Hop should return to the pre-war standard. The suc- cess of the dances held during the last year at the I. M. building has shown that students will be fully be- hind a big dance. J-Hop, to be truly successful, must measure up to the idea of a big dance which existed be- fore the war. Combined Roberta Ames Not many of the students now on campus are acquainted with the vari- ous details of past J-Hop weekends, known throughout the Big Ten as the trademark of Michigan. I have investigated the past J-Hop Reports and have a desire to enlarge upon previous plans with my own sugges- tions in an effort to re-establish the major social event of the season. My primary aim will be to establish cooperation between the central committee and all the houses on campus. The house parties have al- ways been the side lights which made the dance one to remember and the good feeling between all the houses unifies the student body for this affair. Among the routine* affairs of planning a dance I think that a con- centrated effort should be made to keep the student body informed of the weekend calendar by an appeal- ing publicity campaign. I would greatly desire to be a mem- ber of the committee and assist in planning the 1946 J-Hop. Jeanne Busch I believe that this year's J-Hop should be the biggest and best week- end in the history of the University of Michigan. Not only have our grad- uating seniors missed out on this all- time big dance, but many of the un- dergraduates are unaware of the memories and good times that past J-Hops have held for all Michigan men and women. We have had many dances which have sponsored "big bands," but, since 1942, there has never been a two-night affair with two top name bands. The J-Hop should begin on Friday night with a formal dance at the Intramural Building, complete with flowers, favors, refreshments and decorations. The girders of the I-M building could be easily hidden with draped material, and no one can doubt the improved acoustics. Saturday night is just as big an event, except that the dance is infor- mal. Tickets for the weekend could be sold as a single admittance to both dances and kept at a minimum cost This J-Hop should be an "all-out" Michigan affair with every class completely represented. I am a Junior in the School of Business Administration and an ac- tive member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. I have participated on com- mittees for Frosh, Project, Sophomore Project, Panhellenic Ball and am the Costume Chairman on the Central Committee for the Junior Girls' Play this year. My main qualifications are that I am genuinely interested in be- ing a member of this committee to :nake J-Hop a weekend to be re- membered. Joan Schle- Joan Schlee, Chi Omega, is one of the four candidates from the com- bined colleges for J-Hop Committee. She is a junior and in her three semesters of activities she has ac- complished a great deal and carried much responsibility. She has acted creditably in the capacity of Soph- omore Judiciary Aide, Assistant Chairman of JGP, Co-Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Home- coming Dance, and Orientation Ad- viser. These are impressive, but they are only a few of the many activities in which she has participated. Joan is in favor of a really big week-end, really a VE-J-Hop. Imag- ine this - a three-dance weekend with big name bands playing the tunes for the formal balls Friday and Saturday nights at the Intramural Building. Saturday afternoon a tea dance with Billy Layton and some popular trio providing entertainment at the League or Union, and attract- ive door prizes at any or all of these