t, AUGUST 5, 1941 '"ICE MICIGAN DILY _. sa . _____... _a.._.... _____s._v____________.._.I Broadway Star Calls Theatre An Escape' During Wartime By GEORGE SALLADE 4_ _ _ The theatre in war time is an es- cape and the percentage of good plays always goes down, Hiram Sherman, Broadway star who is appearing with the Michigan Repertory Players of the speech department in Harold Brighouse's "Hobson's Choice," de- clared in an interview yesterday. Sherman pointed out that the past Broadway season was disappointing in good opening plays. Next year will probably be characterized by musical comedies and girlie shows typical of war time. During the First World War the Ziegfield Follies and other similar productions were in vogue. According to Sherman the best new play this year was Lillian Hellman's "Watch on the Rhine." The New York Theatre, however, he said was a realistic theatre rather than artistic and not adapted to experimentation. Cost of a commercial theatre pro- hibits any gambling with experimen- ation and theatre owners are inter- ested in' keeping their theatres open with whatever they can. Little theatres are providing the only real experimentation in drama today, Sherman explained. He praised the summer theatre of the Michigan Repertory Players because of its more professional attitude in taking -the entertainment value of a production into consideration. The theatre was created to enter- tai, Sherman emphasized, but many little theatres devote themselves to presenting plays for what they think is the artistic value, but that no one wants to see. Noting the question of permanent employment on his draft blank, Sher- man referred to acting as a "very pre- carious profession." This year in New York he has appeared in S. N. Behrman's "The Talley Method" with Ina Claire and Philip Merivale and in St. John Ervine's "Boy's Shop." Sherman began this career in 1926 when he joined the Goodman Reper- tory Company in Chicago after leav- ing the University of Illinois. He spent three years with the Goodman Company before taking up work in New York. Sherman also served one year with the WPA theatre. He has been seen in Ann Arbor in In The Majors AMERICAN LEAGUE .t .I f' n t HIRAM SHERMAN the last two spring seasons. His per- formances include "Boyd's Shop," "Winter''s Tale," "Skylark" and "Man and Superman." He has taken part in the summer presentations of John Galesworthy's "The Pidgeon," "The Shoemaker's Holiday" and this week "Hobson's Choice." 46 Students Are Honored Phi Delta Kappa Initiates University Educators Forty-six University students have been initiated into Phi Delta Kap- pa, honorary education fraternity. Those initiated are Wayne O. Aho, John Brant, Ray Bechtold, Normal G. Cobb, Paul K. Cousino, H. Grey- son Daughtrey, Henry C. Dykema, J. A. Evans, Thomas M. Evans, Emery T. Freeman, Clifford H. Gettings, Donald R. Gill, Kenneth R. Hawk- ins, George Hickman, Julius M. Hill, George V. Hiney, Arthur G. Hughes, Richard F. Huizenga, Kenneth Jew- ell, O. E. Jorstad, James A. Logan, Lester McCoy, Roger W. McFall and Leone E. Mills. Others accepted into membership are Harold Mueller, John H. Nie- meyer, Edwin C. Oakes, Ivan Park- er, Burton C. Peterson, Clifford D. Reincke, Louis Roberts, Hamilton G. Robichaud, Alex J. Shaw, E. Rollin Silfies and William F. Soskin. Gaylord M. Speaker, William R. Speer, Arthur T. Stoughton, Ernest L. Swanson, Hugo T. Swanson, Rob- ert T. Swartz, Herschel L. Wallade, Clermont C. Watson, Alfred G. West, Wayne Wilson and Gerald S. Zylstra. i Defense Bonds Termed Safe And Profitable Are Designed For Smallj Series E I Primarily Investor ; Popular I , I a. prhlaustein's POTPOURRI I 1 .i W L New York ........ 70 32 Cleveland ........ 57 43 Boston.........51 48 Chicago .........49 52 Philadelphia .... 48 52 Detroit .......... 47 55 St. Louis ........ 40 59 Washington ...... 38 59 Pet. .686 .570 .515 .485 .480 .461 .404 .392 GB 12 171 201/2 21 23 281/2 291/2 Monday's Results New York 7, Washington 5 Boston 7, Philadelphia 6 Only games scheduled. Tuesday's Games Detroit at Cleveland( night) Chicago at St. Louis (night). New York at Washington Philadelphia at Boston NATIONAL LEAGUE St. Louis ........ Brooklyn ........ Pittsburgh...... Cincinnati...... New York ........ Chicago ......... Boston ......... Philadelphia ..... W L 66 35 63 36 54 43 53 46 46 48 44 56 41 57 26 72 Pet. .653 .636 .557 .535 .489 .440 .418 .265 GBH 2 10 12 161/2 211/2 231/2 38/2 LITTLE did they think that all this "freezing of assets" was going to make milady's legs cold this winter. The girls, it seems, have defi- nitely come out against cotton stockings and we can't say that we blame them. The only one who has declared himself infavor of less "leg art" is If fy the Dopester- and he has a beard. N NEW YORK, the new fall fash- ions will probably help the situa- tion out quite a bit, as dresses this October will be worn with the hem only 13 inches from the ground in- stead of 16. But it won't do much to solve the problem in the mid-west- out in this part of the country the women are always at least a year behind in style. * * *' NECESSITY being the mother of invention, several enterprising manufacturers are offering many new foundation creams for legs and new leg powder and knee rouge are reported on the way. Now all they have to do is invent some- thing to make the ankles graceful and we're set for the winter. * * * ANYWAY, we're glad that our girl is busily engaged in acquiring a good sun tan. The RAF reported yesterday that Berlin was in flames but it's our guess that the inhabitants were just a little burned up. TURKEY and Italy beware! If the Russians continue ruining the health of the Nazis, Hitler may de- cide to go south this winter to visit some of his allies. ** * Hitler, who now is spending the summer with his eastern neigh- bors, probably hasn't as yet heard the old saying that "fish and visi- tors stink after three days"-es- pecially in the summer. ONE OF OUR FRIENDS reminded us yesterday that one of the old Young Communist League songs (vintage: 1937) was agai applicable. It's sung to the tune of 'Three Blind Mice." The Y. C. L. The Y. C. L. They all run after the bourgeoisie Preaching collective security The boys ain't quite like they used to be, The Y. C. L. J UST THINK, three whole weeks have gone by without either the Ark Royal or the Gneisnau being re- ported sunk. Now that we've had a chance to see Ann Arbor in action during the summer, we've reached the con- clusion that the only difference be- tween man and other animals is that man is the only one that makes love all year 'round. And now that we've taken a second look at Ann Arbor in the summer we wonder why. Will Oni WE were very much surprised to pick up our newspaper the other day and see a picture of the President and Mrs. Roosevelt together. We thought the only time they ever saw one another-with photographers- was around election time. * * * Despite everything they're doing at Washington, Vichy seems to be getting closer and closer to the Axis. Which all goes to prove that "Fifty million Frenchmen, can be wrong.' CONGRESS is already making plans to spend the money they'll collect from their new $3,259,200,000 tax bill. But you know the old say- ing, "easy come, easy go." * * * The old man dropped us a line the other day recalling the story of Lindbergh's flight to Paris back in 1927. At that time they called him "Le Fou Volant" (The Flying Fool) and, in our humble opinion (and the old man's), it's still a better name for him than "The Lone Eagle."l WONDER if Finland is going to pay the next installment on her war debt'? ientor L. Williams (Editor's Note: This is the first in a series of articles explaining the na- ture and background of the current rdefense saving bonds.) A safe, profitable investment in the 'future of America: such is the na- ture of the defense savings bonds now offered on the market to the general public. Unlike most bonds offered for sale, the Defense Savings Bonds are de- signed primarily to meet the require- ments of the small investor. Issues may be bought for as little as $18.75, and definite restrictions are placed lupon the purchase of the bonds by other than individuals, with a fur- ther limitation upon the maximum number of bonds that may be held by any one signer. Series E Popular One of the most popular types of bonds is the Series E appreciation bond. These may be bought by in- dividuals only, and no more than $5,000 may be sold to an individual in any one year. These bonds sell in denominations ranging from $18.75 to $750, and ma- ture in 10 years to $25 and $1,000- an interest rate of 2.9 per cent per annum, Series F appreciation bonds may be sold to individuals or corporations, except banks. These bonds are sold in denominations ranging from $74 to $7,400 and mature in 12 years to $100 and $10,000, an interest rate of 2.53 per cent. The limitation on sales inrthis series is $50,000. G Bought At Maturity S: ies C bonds are identical with Ch .ica . e::cept one important rc . The Series G bonds are Lou?ht at mtatuity value, and pay a yarly interest of 2.5 per cent. Though these bonds are registered in the name of the owner and are non-transferable, they may be re- deemed before maturity with but a slight loss of interest. Series E bonds may be redeemed after 60 days from date of issue, and Series F and G may be redeemed on 1 month's writ- ten notice after 6 months from date of issue. Bonds may be obtained at any bank or postoffice. Circulars further de- scribing the current bond issues may be obtained at any bank, postoffice, the office of the Summer Session, the Union Travel Desk or at the cashier's office. (The next article in this series will describe the Defense Savings Stamps.) 'Sadie Hawkins' Dance Will Be Held Saturday All you men and women open up those drawers of abandoned clothing -the overalls and old dresses you wore back in them tha'r hills before Ann Arbor and edducation beckoned -and slip into them Saturday for what promises to be one of the most informal and exciting events of the summer, the traditional "Sadie Hawkins" dance. Time will be 9 to 12 p.m., place, this time the Michigan Union ball- room, orchestra, J. Clark McClellan's band. Time's a'gittin' short, for enjoy- ment of what the Big City has to offer, and this dance will be one of the high spots of the Summer Ses- sion, when everyone should feel right at home. West Quadrangle To Play Brahms In Music Hour Brahms' "Violin Concerto" will con- stitute the program for the Strauss Library Music Hour, at 6:45 p.m. to- day in the Main Lounge of the West Quadrangle. Performing this masterpiece will be Jascha Heifetz as soloist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Sergei Koussevitsky. These programs are conducted by Cornelius D. Gall, director of the Hamilton Community Symphony Or- chestra and a graduate student in the School of Music. The public is cord- ially invited to attend. KEEP A-HEAD OF YOUR HAIR WITH A SCALP TREATMENT Crew cut or personality hair style. DASCOLA BARBERS Liberty off State Legal Group To Hear Talk By Grismore Dr. Buenaventura Jiinez Will Lecture To Doctors On 'Research In Allergy' Prof. Grover C. Grismore of the law school will be the featured speak- er at the legal round table seminar of the lawyers of the Latin-Ameri- can Summer Session of the Interna- tional Center this week. The lawyers will meet to hear Pro- fessor Grismore at 2 p.m. today. The child study clinic for the wo- men of the group will visit the health unit of the University Elementary School at 8 a.m. today for a full day's study. The medical round table will hear Dr. El!enaventura Jiminez of the Health Service who will speak on "Research in Allergy" at the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. This meet- ing will be held in the recreation room of the Jnternational Center rather than in the Union where for- mer meetings were held. This week will be highlighted by a trip to Battle Creek near the end of the week for all members of the Latin-American Summer Session. Prof. Rugen Will Discuss Health Trends "Trends in Health Education" will be the subject of a talk to be delivered at 4:05 p.m. today in the University High School Auditorium by Mabel E. Rugen, associate professor of phy- sical education for women in the University High School. The talk, one of a series sponsored by the School of Education, will be open to the general public. Prof. Rugen received her doctorate from New York University, and served asg a research assistant there. In ad- dition to being professor of physical education for women in University High School, she is also Health Co- ordinator. At 4:05 p.m. tomorrow in the High School Auditorium Prof. Arthur B. Moehlman, professor of school ad- ministration and supervision, will dis- cuss "Teaching Democratic Compe- tence." The last lecture of the week will be given at 4:05 p.m. Thursday by Wil- lard C. Olson, professor of education and director of research in child de- velopment. Professor Olson will talk on "The Guiding Philosophy of the University Elementary School." Cardinal Second Sacker Beaned During Practice CHICAGO, Aug. 4.-(MP)-The Na- tional League leading St. Louis Car- dinals lost the services for today, at least, of Frank Crespi, their brilliant young second baseman, who was knocked unconscious when he was struck on the face by a batted ball before today's game with the Chicago Cubs. The accident occurred during in- field practice. Crespie turned his head towardthe plate after taking a throw from the outfield, just in time to catch a line drive from the bat of pitcher Lonnie Warneke who was batting to the infield. Week Days 2-4-7-9 P.M. NOW PLAYING! THAT FUNNY PAIR IS TOGETHER AGAIN! Wally and Margie are Sa riot in their funniest ye! j i Give Lecture U.S. Literature Monday's Results Pittsburgh 4, Cincinnati 1 St. Louis 4, Chicago 2 New York at Brooklyn, night Only games scheduled. Tuesday's Games St. Louis at Chicago Boston at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Only games scheduled. QUALITY LIFE INSURANCE AT LOW COST has been issued for 83 years by THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY of Milwaukee, Wisconsin A Billion Dollar Company For Information, See or Call Clinton E. Purdy 206 Wolverine Bldg. Tel. 7333 The second week of the lecture series on "Some Aspects, of the Cul- ture of the United States" sponsored by the International Center for the Latin-American Summer Session will be held at 5 p.m. today in Room 1025 Angell Hall with Prof. Mentor L. Williams of the English depart- ment speaking on "The Development of the National. Literature." Tomorrow Prof. Joe L. Davis of the English department, will speak on "The Modern Movement" at 5 p.m. in 1025 Angell Hall. Concluding the week Prof. Bennet Weaver of the English department will lecture at 5 p.m. Friday in 1025 Angell Hall on "Poetry and Drama." Although these lectures are intend- ed primarily for Latin-American stu- dents, anyone interested in atting is invited to do so. Detroit Lions Announce Signing Of Five Recruits DETROIT, Aug. 4.-(P)-The De- troit Lions announced today the signing of five recruits, including halfbacks Harry (Hippity) Hopp of Nebraska and Clinton (Whizzer) White of East Texas State Teachers, who will report here next Monday for the start of practice. Others are end Maurice Britt of Arkansas and tackles Stanley John- son of Washington State College and Claude Hisey of St. Joseph's (Ind.) College. I I I _ + It's Easier U} _ With MARJORIE LEO MAIN . CARRILLO VIRGINIA WEIDLER i I I I I