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tEIMI C SPRING PLAY CAST Otis Packwood, Jan Hartley, Don Dunn, Tom Keating 1.135 5 C0 ∎ V 13 It A IO M CONSERV ATioN Conservation Display EASTERN'S CHOIR EASTERN ELIGIBLES John Colhoun, Columbus Glen Streets, Billings Bill Jull, Joliet Bob Deming, Billings Earl Hatfield, Sheperd EASTERN MONTANA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION VOL. 3, NO. 2 BILLINGS, MONTANA APRIL 14, 1950 SPINSTER SPREE OPENS SPRING ACTIVITIES W.A.A. Sponsors First of Spring Parties Tonight at 9 o'clock the strains of the haunting music of the New Easternaires will softly waft across the evening air. Eastern's first gala occasion of the new quarter will be in full swing. This annual affair, promoted to find Eastern's most eligible bach- elor, has long been a favorite with the students. At 11 o'clock the \man-of-their-choice\ will be crowned by the coeds. Refreshments will be served in the Student Union Room immediately after the ceremony. The choice of man-of-the-year was made by a school canvass of all eligibles. The lucky five chosen from the first ballot are: John Calhoun of Columbus, Glen Streets of Billings, Bill Jull of Joliet, Bob Deming of Billings and Earl Hatfield of Shepherd. From these five, Eastern's \Most Eligible Male\ will be selected. SPRING PRODUCTION CAST CHOSEN Mr. Ray J. Harshfield, director of speech arts, has announced the final selection of the cast of \The Importance of Being Earnest,\ Eastern's spring dramatics pro- duction. From a group of 31 dramatics hopefuls, Mr. Harshfield picked nine to present the Oscar Wilde comedy May 24 and 25. Described by the authors as a \rival comedy for serious people,\ Mr. Wilde's play has won applause and praise from virtually around the world. Confusion resulting from a mix- up in names, a brillant climax and love interest combine to make this the most enjoyable play in Eastern's history. Tom Keating will play the part of Jack. For the role of Algy, Otis Packwood was chosen. For roman- tic interest, Dona Dunn as Gwendoline and Jan Hartley as Cecily were selected. Peg McCulloch received the highly coveted part of Lady Brocknell. Curt Andrews was chosen to play Rev. Chasuble and Maureen Demars to portray Miss Prism. James Filbrandt as Lane and Bob Argo as Merriman round cut the cast. This three-act play is a very ambitious undertaking. The cast is already in rehearsal to guaran- tee a hilarious evening seven weeks from now. Mr. Harshfield announces that the stage crew and production staff will be named and working within a week. EASTERN CHOIR PRESENTS HOLY CITY Sunday, April 16, the Choir of Eastern Montana College of Edu- cation will present Gaul's Ora- torio, The Holy City, at 4:00 o'clock in the college auditorium. The fifty-voice mixed choir or- ganized last fall under the direc- tion of Ralph M. Kent, professor of vocal music, will perform solos, duets, trios, quartets, chorus num- bers, and one selection for double chorus. From this all-student choir the folowing individuals have been chosen to perform special num- bers: William Acheson, Billings Eldora Boone, Billings Gene Brown, Billings Kathleen Baker, Billings Lynn Erb, Billings Caryl Schrunk, Billings Edna Mae Southworth, Park City Harry Grosvold, Absarokee Bonnie Cattnach, Billings Maureen Demars, Lewistown Earletta Bell, Fromberg Note: With the execption of two hymns, a verse from Milton, and three verses from the Te Deum, the words of the Holy City are entirely scriptural. W. A. A. SELECTS OFFICERS FOR SPRING QUARTER At the first meeting of the W. A, A. for the spring quarter, the following girls were selected to head the organization: Betty Soderquist, president; Pat Boyd, vice president; Many Nan Barr, secretary; and Lois Freiburger, treasurer. LET'S SELL THOSE FUNDEO TICKETS OHIO STATE STUDENT NAMED FIRST WINNER \Walter's Elephant,\ an original half-hour comedy by a 24-year- old ex-G.I. graduate student at Ohio State University has been chosen as the first prize-winning script in the nationwide collegiate CBS Awards competition for new television writers. The winning author, A. William Bluem, 489 Piedmont Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, will persoally receive his award, a check for $250. at the conclusion of \The Play's the Thing\ production of \The Salt of the Earth\ (CBS-TV, 9:00-10:00, EST). The competition judges are: Charles M. Underhill, CBS-TV Di- rector of Programs; John Stein- beck, novelist, and a Vice Presi- dent of World Video, Inc.; and PRESIDENT OF EASTERN RETURNS Dr. A. G. Peterson, president of Eastern Montana College of Edu- cation, returned to his office Thursday after a seven-week leave of absence, in New York. Dr. Peterson conducted a sur- vey of extension and adult ser- vices in the New York university system. He said that adult educa- tion is one of the most serious problems facing our colleges. Dr. and Mrs. Peterson traveled by car, visiting many places of interest in the East. According to their reports, the weather in that section was as unpleasant as the Billings winter season. Donald Davis, producer of \The Play's the Thing\ for World Video, Inc. CONSERVATION WEEK Governor Bonner has proclaim- ed April 17-22 as Conservation Week. Interest to students at Eastern will be the Conservation Assem- bly, Wednesday, April 19. On Monday, April 17, the Yel- lowstone Kiwanis Club will award to John McAllister of Sast- ern a Conservation Caravan trip through eastern Montana to the South Dakota line and north to the Canadian border. McAllister was selected by the Conservation Class as its most representative member during winter quarter. Tom Carter will stand as alternate. Two other students will attend the meeting on Monday—June Berg and Mary Louise Wood. Mr. Gloege spon- sors the group. See the display in the D. J. Cole Company window. SENIOR DAY SET FOR APRIL 21 Billings Host to Midland Empire Graduates April 21 has been selected as the date for the annual Midland Empire Senior Day. Four hundred seniors from the surrounding area will be entertained in Billings on that day. The project was established some years ago by the Commer- cial Club of Billings to give the seniors of Midland Empire high schools an opportunity to become familiar with the educational ad- vantages to be found in the Magic City and to see the industrial and business opportunities for grad- uates from high school. Eastern will entertain the visit- ing students from 3 to 5 on Fri- day, April 21. The Student Coun- cil members will serve on the committee. The FUNDEO will be partially set up on that day. Free tickets will be given to the visit- ors. There will be dancing and refreshments after a campus tour.