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vol. XXI
McPherson COLLEGE, McPherson, KANSAS,
FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1938
NATIONAL WEEK OF MUSIC
NUMBER TWENTY-NINE
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Dr. Paul Lawson Speaks
The introductory address was given by Dr. Paul B. Lawson, head of the Fine Arts school of the University of Kansas. "I would hate to seethe day come in Kansas when the state will monopolize all educational institutions.” he emphatically declared. Dr. Lawson also brought greetings from his university at the conclusion of his speech, and warmly shook hands with President V. F. Schwalm.
A gracious recognition of the excellent response on the part of the city in aiding the building and development of McPherson College, was given by Professor R. E. Mohler. He brought out that the college could only thank the city of McPherson through its development of its youth and enlarging the institution to the credit and benefit of the city.
With the jovial toastmaster. Reverend Witherspoon, pastor of the McPherson Congregational church, in charge, everything progressed smoothly throughout. Music was furnished by the, McPherson College select orchestra under the direction of Professor Loren W." Crawford. Special selections were given by Charles Nettleton, tenor soloist, and the college male quartet.
Dr. W. C. Heaston, local physician, was a guest speaker in the general S. C. M. meeting Tuesday morning. The Personal and Family Relation Commission sponsored the program.
Health—a factor in the family", was the title of Dr. Heaston's talk. The economic view point of health was highly stressed as an important factor in the life of the modern American family. Dr. Heaston brought out the idea that it is each individuals duty to be physically fit, mentally, alert and morally clean.
The rules of health.” said Dr. Heaston, "are so simple that we frequently fall to carry them out”. Many of our common diseases could and should be prevented by individual caution and cleanliness.
In conclusion Dr. Heaston stated that an optimistic attitude is essential if diseases are to be cured. It is each one's duty to help prevent disease rather than simply cure it.
Memories Tucked Away In Minds of A Capella Choir Members As Souvenirs of Big Trip
'Twas a merry band that boarded the Santa Fe Trailways bus for points south, east, and north on Wednesday morning, April 13. And as the bus roared away a group of mourners stood on the Ad steps trying to console each other in this sad hour of parting. A pitiful situation!
Many fond memories will be tucked away in the minds of all those A Capella Choir members as souvenirs of that, memorable trip in 1937-38. A great number of situations are encountered, and many interesting and humorous experiences occur when thirty-five young people live. and travel so '"intimately" for thirteen days.
In order that you students who remained on the campus will not be left in the dark as to the events on this tour, some of them are related here. Details may be obtained on request.
Let us first pay tribute to our excellent bus driver, Harold (Hank) Steinmeyer. The first day it was generally agreed that Hank looked like Nelson Eddy—much to his disgust. Courteous, always cheerful and genial, and perhaps our most appreciative listener at our concerts— to him we owe our pleasant journey and safe return to McPherson. Hank soon learned to know everyone, even Mrs. Fisher—he was mistaken for her husband one night. His favorite nickname for everyone was "Butch." I "Dr”. Fisher proved his absent-
mindedness when he forgot to let his assistant direct "I Won't Kiss Katy." At another time, so that he would, not embarrass anyone, he meekly asked, "Where's the president?"
Virginia, official button-upper, seemed content with her knitting. Her only trouble was her husband's hat. How about his rubbers?
Oh how embarrassing for the girls in the bus depot at Lincoln. Ohhhhb, mamma, there's that man!
Rattle! rattle! run Frances! Get out of the door, Gladys. Frances like the idea of a rattlesnake being so near—-and almost tripped before she got into the house. Yes, it was dark!
"Molly" and Estle sought seclusion in a darkened stairway so that they could be obnoxious to themselves. No fair—Prof. peeked.
Avis Heckman, who needed a 40-acre pasture in which to dress, found herself in a predicament after the concert at Dallas Center. There was a hole in the floor, and, leave it to Avis, she dropped her dress down that hole. Daniel had to go fishing with a 6-foot pole.
Time grew long between stops anf amusements were few. The two main topics of conversation which grew Into heated arguments were on "which state is the best”, and "love and marriage." Ikie won the last argument with his theory that "love is a habit.”
New Brass Choir
Initial Program
Interesting Repertoire To Be Interpreted Sunday Afternoon
Institution Self-Supporting
Tacoma, Wash.—one of the most unique colleges in the U. S.—an institution that has never had an endowment—will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its founding this year. The College of Puget Sound has never had outside support, and has passed through the last eight years with its income always exceeding its expenditures. It has 600 students, four buildings and a 40-acre campus.
National Week To Be Observed
McPherson, Central Colleges Plan Musical Programs For Week
Two Major Features
Choral Club and Brass Choir Will Feature Programs
Music will he in the air next week when the schools and music lovers of the city of McPherson will engage in the celebration of National Music Week. Organizations of both McPherson and Central Colleges and the high school are planning interesting programs and the private teachers of the city are presenting their pupils in recitals.
The churches are also planning special music In honor of Music Week. Particularly fitting for the celebration of music week is the campaign for memberships which will be carried on by the Cooperative Con-cart Association under the leadership of its president, Dan Barthel. The campaign will open with the dinner for workers on Monday night. May 2 and will last until Saturday night, May 7.
Two College Groups
Programs are scheduled for the Choral club of McPherson College, the Brass Choir of the same school, the Vocal Ensembles of Central College, and the McPherson High school band. Recitals are planned for students of Jessie Brown. Loren Crawford, and Mrs. Edwin Anderson, and a sonata recital will be presented for music students of the city Of McPherson by Nevin W. Fisher and Loren Crawford.
A music appreciation hour will be presented by the music appreciation classes of McPherson College under the direction of Miss Fern Lingenfelter, and te annual McPherson College Music Festival will be held, with prizes in the form of scholarships for the winners. As a fitting climax for the weeks activities, the Hutchinson String Choir will make its second McPherson appearance with a concert at the Brethren church. This group, numbering about twenty-five players, made a fine impression last year when it appeared an a part of the “Chamber Music" festival held at McPherson College.
Eighth Annual Booster Banquet Surpasses Goal by 500 Dollars
Sweet Inspirational
Challenge To Church College's Made By Speaker
Exceding the goal by five hundred dollars, the Eighth Annual Booster Banquet last Wednesday evening, will go down In the history of McPherson College as one of Its most successful achievements. Approximately six hundred attended the affair.
The highlight of the evening was the address given by the Honorable William E. Sweet, Ex-governor of Colorado. His subject was "The Challenge to Democracy of Religion and Education." "We cannot have economic changes without educational changes." speaker Sweet declared. “Education should be governed by a moral girdle, or an under objective.”
Ex-Governor Sweet then reviewed the history of the denominational school. He traced it from its original purpose of perpetuation of a strict religious view to the primary objective of "making man what he was not,” the bringing to him the more abundant life.”
Sweet then declared, "we have come to believe religion is a conduct of life, ethics, and reality. It is simplified, because less and less consideration is given to the theological creed, but more to the creed of men. to walk humbly with God. The time has come when Church must reconsider its own gospel. It must interpret for our time in what is meant in Christian discipleship.
Need Sense of Justice
"Evils of the material world can only be eradicated by bringing a sense of justice brought forth by democracy and religion," he continued. "Democracy is a spiritual at-titude toward life, which transcends any other consideration of life.”
"Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are the main principle’s of religion and democracy," he asserted. He then explained that this ideal has become a part of youth. "If you can combine economic and social philosophy or moral thought, no Christian College can remain neutral.”
In conclusion Ex-Governor Sweet emphasized that the world, needs more than anything else, intellectual integrity. "Thou shall love thy neighbor ns thyeself” is the need of the business field" he explained. “Materialism is not adequate; you cannot build a nation on greed and selfishness. Except the Lord" build 'house, they labor in vain who build
Student Alternate For Navy
Paul Dannelley, freshman, who has been working in the county
clerks office recently, has received notice that he is an alternate for entrance to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, subject to the results of an examination being given at Kansas City this week. He will be eligible to enter the academy if he passes the required examinations and the principal candidate does not.
Dr, W. C. Heaston Stresses Fitness
“Health—A Factor In Family” Subject of Physician To S. C. M.
German Instructor Illustrates
Lecture On Europe
Miss Ruth Koerber presented an illustrated lecture. Including pictures of Franco and Germany, during the chapel hour, Monday, April 25.
Miss Koerber has lived In both Franco and Germany and her descriptions of the scenes of Parisian cafes and outdoor shops was most interestingly given. Pictures were shown of the beautiful Luxembourg gardens and the palaces and chateaus of Marie Antoinette and Louis XIV.
The pictures of Germany included scenes of famous old gardens and castles along the Rhine river.
Ex-Governor William E. Sweet, was the principle speaker for the Eighth Booster Banquet of McPher-son College. He spoke on the sub-ject "The Challenge to Democracy of Religion and Education.”
Candidates Bidding For Spring Election; Students To Polls May 5
There's a lot of talk on the campus those days concerning candidates and positions, the one opportunity for students to exercise their democratic privileges. The bulletin hoard is budding with new candidates.
For the responsible position of president of the Student Council, we find William Thompson and Philip Myers nominated. For treasurer of the Student Council we have Joelle Letkeman and Raymond Flory nominated.
For positions on the Quadrangle, we have Gordon Bower as Business Manager. Candidates suggested for business manager and editor of the Spectator have been Dean Frantz and Raymond Coppedge, respectively.
Thus far, nominations for cheerleaders have not boon made. With good prospects for some fine athletic teams again next year, these offices should mean much. The pri-mary will be held Thursday, May 5, and the final election, Thursday. May 12.
Opening the celebration of National Music Week for McPherson College, the Brass Choir, under the direction of Prof Loren Crawford, will present its first concert of the year Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the college chapel.
The choir was organized the second semester of this year by Professor Crawford and appeared in a chapel program several weeks ago, The group is composed of ton members and consists of three trumpets, four trombones, two baritones, and an e flat alto. Because of the peculiar instrumental combination, it has been necessary to arrange much of the music for the ensemble.
The program will consist of numbers ranging from early chorales of J. S. Bach to more modern compositions by Paul Painter and Francis McKay, both nationally recognized composers of brass ensemble music. Eugene Crabb, bandmaster of the group, will play a cornet solo and Leslie Sperling, trombone principal, will also appear as soloist. The brass quartet will also appear.
A recital of sonata for violin and piano will be presented for students only next week by Nevin W. Fisher, pianist, and Loren Crawford, violinist. The program will be given Tuesday, May 3 in room 405, Harnly hall at 4 o'clock and admission will be by ticket only. Tickets may be secured, free of charge, from either Professor Crawford or Professor Fisher. Since seating capacity will be limited, the tickets available will not be numerous and students are urged to get theirs early. All music students in the city of McPherson are eligible to secure tickets.
While climbing over the fence, Eugene got too close to the barb and tore his trousers in a most conspicuous place. He wouldn't allow anyone to sew it up because "there wasn’t enough clearance between them and him."
"Penny" (Keith to you) always around with his deep buss laugh and camera. It was he who started calling everyone "Outfit." What, here in town?
How's your leg, Mac? Will you never learn not to trespass on forbidden property? The sky on the dome of the Iowa Capital building was pretty blue, wasn't it?
Olive almost met disaster in Warrensburg. While we were giving the concert, someone took her skirt. But, luckily, she had another.
Hubbard and Hank had one thing in common—they were both ticklish, And how she can giggle!
Dressing rooms were frequently small and inconvenient, but the one at Marshalltown was more than that. The only division between boys and girls were the costume boxes. Don’t look now, but some one just knocked one of the boxes over.
The above are just a few of the events that took place. But the most joyous and affectionate occasion was the reurn to the college late Monday night. Where did all those couples
go?
Gee, it was fun while it lasted.
Repertoire Well Received by Large Audience
Miss Evelyn High, pianist, gave a recital on Tuesday night, April 26, in the college chapel. She was assisted by her Sisler Miss La Vena High, reader, who accompanied by Miss Vena Flory.
This was the first piano recital given this year, and was well-attended and appreciated. The program was as follow:
Sonata of 26 ........... ..Beethoven
andante con variaziqni Miss Evelyn High
The Lesson With the Fan ................
"The Eskimo" ...... Helen Wing
, Miss La Vena High
Romance F sharp Major Schumann
Miss Evelyn High
Miss La Vena High
Spasalizo ____.................. Liszt
Senta's Bahad from the Flying
Miss Evelyn High
Students Review Masters
Everyone interested in hearing about the origin and stories of compositions by the noted masters of music are cordially invited to the Student Union room May 3 at 7:30. Frances Campbell, Wayne Albright. Ellen Divine, Leo Kraus, Melba Burger, Marjorie Fairchild, Evelyn High, and Edith Jasper.
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Ellen Maurine Divine. . . . Ellen attended Garden City Junior College. Garden City, Kansas her first two years, and she was a most welcome addition to the class last year. She has majored in Education and Psychology and was planning on teaching but after spending Easter vacation in Chicago she changed her mind. She has been active In S. C. M. and World Service, as well as writing for the Spec.
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The Student Council shall directly administer the Quadrangle and the Spectator as follows:
(a) The Student Council shall choose the Editors and the Business Managers of hath the Spectator and the Quadrangle from candidates who shall have applied for those positions. in writing to the Secretary of the Student Council on or before April 30. Such applications shall include a list of the qualifications of the Individual, past experience and training, as well as any other information requested by the Student Council. Immediately upon their selection, ho Business Managers and the Editors shall choose the method of their remuneration; either (1) a 25 per cent share in the net profit of the publication for the year of his man-agement, or (2) the recommendation by the Student Council to the Faculty that the individual be given two hours academic credit for his activity, the grade to be determined by the
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I think that I shall ner see A “D” as lovely as a "B".
A "B” connotes work that’s well
And indicates a battle won.
A "B" that means a lot of toil And quarts and quarts of midnight oil.
"D’s" are made by fools like me,
But only scholars make a "B.”
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Head of the Journalism Dept.
The Student Council may require a report in, writing of the methods of the Editors and Business Managers at the close of their services. The Student Council may at any time, by the registered approval of nine members, recall an Editor or Business Manager for misconduct in office, fraudulent practices, or incompeten-cy.
(b) All contracts to which either the Quadrangle or the Spectator is a party must receive the approval in writing.
(c) The Business Managers of each publication shall record all financial transactions and invite the Inspection of their financial records at any time.
(d) The Student Council shall assume any deficit incurred in compliance with the provisions of claus (b), Amendment 1, or net profit of the publications.
Lowell Kurtz Brubaker . . . .Everyone calls him “Bru". In his four years here he has been very active in the Thespian Club and in dramatics. His major is in Industrial Arts and his hobby is airplanes and aviation. His secret ambition is to take up aviation and he plans to do that if nothing Interferes. His home is in Colorado. He had a bit of tough luck recently and we wish him lots of luck.
Lucille Malinda Cole .... Lucille is majoring in English and Art. She is one of our outstanding artists and is an assistant in that department. She is planning on teaching next year and we wish her the best.
Norman Kenneth Edwards. . . . Norman previously attended Tonkawa University Prep School and Junior College, Tonkawa, Oklahoma. His major field is Chemistry and he is an assistant in that department. He is interested in research chemistry and he plans on continuing along that line.
Dale Embers. . . . .Dale is majoring in Chemistry and his main activity has been in the Chemistry Club. He is also interested in research and will very likely continue his study aling that line.
Well, the world do more, and so does the date of graduation when a senior gets into his last semester. Like death, graduation hangs in the distant future as one of those coming events which must at last come to pass, but which does not seem real until it is upon you. Then, it comes with the suddenness of a whirlwind, giving you hardly time to jump into the nearest storm-cellar, leaving things scattered wildly about. That is the sorrow of the thing—It is not so bad being forced into a new role, and even the loss of old friends can he borne, but think of the host of things you should have done and wanted to do which must be forever undone.—(Witness the shortness of this column!).
Our sincere appreciation goes to Mohler for having the courage to
Marjorie L. Flory. . . . Marjorie attended Mt. Morris College. Mt. Morris, Illinois her first year. She is one of the outstanding girl athletes be-sides being active in many of the activities of the school. She is one of the students to be honored in the publication by the University of Alabama listing the oustanding students in American colleges and universities. Her major is in English and History and she is planning on teaching. Her home is in Ill.
Glee Evelyn Goughnour . . . .Glee is another outstanding student and active in many organizations. She is also listed in "Who’s Who”. Her major is in Education and Psychology and she already has a school. She was very lucky in getting a position make his announcements before chapel Monday; also to Miss Koerber for a delightful Journey to Europe. If you have difficulty with Wednesday’s peace talk, come around and we will fight it out personally.
We are glad to see Bru back with us looking as though he had had quite a time. Was the doctor quite a cut up?
Everything must have come out all right.
Just to keep the record straight, Betty Gay, we must admit that more colorox has been used since the little woman returned, thus bearing out the old adage that nothing is ever settled until it is settled right. Moreover, I am of the opinion that announcements in chapel should be made first.
within a close proximity to McPherson so she can get back often. We wonder why. Her home Is in Iowa.
Avis Lorine Heckman. . . .She has previously attended Mt. Morris Col-lege, Mt. Morris, Ill., Manchester College, North Manchester. Ind., and Montana State U., Missoula Mont. She is a member of the A Capella and has numerous other extra-curricular activities. Her major is in History and English and she experts to teach. Her home is in Ill.
The Choral club, under the direction of Profesor Loren B. Crawford will give its first concert on Sunday, evening. May 1, at the college church. This concert will also feature numbers by the Choral club men's quartet, consisting of Wesley De Coursey. Ronald Orr, Lyle Klotz, and Raymond Flory.
Among the numbers which the chorus will sing are the "Glori in Excelsis" from Mozart's Twelfth Mass.” and “Spring in the Desert” by Arthur B. Jennings. In this num-ber the tenor solo will be sung by Wesley De Coursey.
The program will also include two negro spirituals. "Walk Together, Children." arranged by J. Rosamond Johnson and William Arms Fisher, and “Steal Away to Jesus," arranged by Major N. Clark Smith. “Our Heritage.” by Robert W. Gibb; "Sailing Ships," by Lily Strickland: and “Saviour When night Involves the Skies." by H. R. Shelly, In which Klotz will sing the baritone solo, will be featured. A mixed quartet consisting of Juanita Christenson, Esther Sherfy,
Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa Churches Included
Breon To N. W. District
Thirty-two students of McPherson College A Capella Choir, accompanied by Prof, and Mrs. Nevin W. Fisher returned home the. past Monday from the spring tour. In thirteen days this group traveled approximately 1600 miles. Four states were included; Kansas, .Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska.
The first concert was given at Ot-tawa, Kansas, on April 16. Before 11 o’clock the choir traveled to Warrensburg, Missouri., for their next which was given at the Warrensburg State Teachers College. The evening's program for April 14 was held at Rockingham, Missouri. The day of April 15, found the group in Iowa, the first concert being at Corning. A heavy rain fell during the stay in Corning. On Saturday, April 16, the concert was given at Panora. On Easter Morning the choir sang at the Adel Church, and on Easter evening at the Elkhart Church, both in
Iowa.
The concert for the new week started at the South English church; although, the concert was given at the high school building in Kinross. Tuesday evening the choir sang in a city church at Cedar Rapids. The South Waterloo Church gave the travelers a “royal” reception on Wednesday evening, April 20. At this place the choir sang for their largest audience. On Tuesday evening another large church entertained the group, the Ivester Church of Grundy Center, Iowa. The following morning the choir went to sing at the home of Mr. Myers who had recently been stricken with paralysis. Friday, April 22, was the date set for the concert at Fermald, Iowa; but due to the fact that an epidemic of scarlet fever started in that territory, the program was not given. The officers of the choir made arrangements to give a concert at Marshalltown, Iowa. Saturday evening tho choir gave their last performance in Iowa at Dallas Center.
Awakening early for n hundred fifty mile drive on Sunday morning, they arrived at Omaha. Nebraska to give the morning service. Sunday evening concluded the concerts in Nebraska at the Holmesville church. The last program of the tour was given at Navarro, Kansas, on Monday, April 25. Late the same evening alt thirty-five worn but happy travelers returned to McPherson. The tour hud been successfully planned by all officers of the choir, and these plans were enforced order to complete this successful tour.
Illustrated Salt Lecture
Mr. Leland Enberg, head of the chemistry laboratory for Carey Salt Plant, will give an illustrated lecture and slides pertaining to "Salt Plants and Mines of Hutchinson." on Thursday, May 5. in the chemistry lecture room. The public is cordially invited.
The McPherson College A Cappella choir returned Monday after a thirteen-day tour of four states. Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, and Iowa. Saturday afternoon the choir broadcast over station WHO. Des Moines, Iowa.
In Observance of National Music Week Group To Appear Sunday
The members of the choir are as follows:
Second row—(left to right) Tenors: Wayne Albright, Herbert Ikenberry. Eugene Isenbise. Charles Net-tleton, Daniel Zook, Delbert Barley. Charles Pray, Dean Frantz, and di
Wesley De Coursey, and Lyle Klotz will also be a feature of the last three numbers.
The Choral Club is a new organization, being started at the beginning of the year under the. direction of Miss Margaret Fry. The members of the club have held practices once a week during the year in preparation for their concert. They have made two public appearances, in chapel and at Regional Conference. The officers of the club are: president. Luther Harshbarger; vice president. Russell Kingsley; secretary, Ellen Divine: and treasurer, Autumn Fields.
Rev. Earl Breon, field representative of McPherson college, last Sunday gave three addresses before the Northwest Kansas district of the young people's department of the Brethren church. The meeting was held at Quinter and about 150 young people from that part of the state attended.
rector, Nevin W. Fisher. Bases: Robert Wiegand, Keith Pierce, Harold Mohler, Charles Wagoner, Glen McGonigle, Meredith Rogers, and Gordon Voder.
First row—Sopranos: Eugenia Hogan, Opal Hoffman, Miriam Kim-
Students To Review Masters
During the past four months, the Student Council has been considering an amendment to the constitution. A study has been made In an effort to clarify the relationship of the Quadrangle and the Spectator to the Student Council.
It has been found that under the present constitution, the editors and business managers of the publications are elected by the whole student Body with little consideration for past experience, training, or former services to this particular publication. The Council has been compelled to assume deficits encurred by officers whom it had no voice in selecting and who did not feel a definite responsibility in financial matters to mell, Rowena Frantz. Betty Ruth Stutzman. Olive Edgecomb, Gladys Shank, Lillian Hands, Rilla Hubbard, Avis Heckman, Frances Campbell, Estelle Baile. Elizabeth Mohler, Dorothy Dell, and Ramona Fries.
the Council. There has been no settled policy for the remuneration of these editors and business manager.
As an attempt at a solution to the problem, the Council submits the following amendment for the consideration of the student body to he voted upon at the reguar election May
A larger proportion of the Oglethorpe University faculty is in "Who’s Who” than any other college In America.
College Trackmen Invited To Relays
Ten Denominational Colleges To Compete at Sterling On May 6
Sterling, April 28—Ten denominational colleges of Kansas have made plans to compete in the second annual Sterling Relays on May 8. Last year, the College of Emporia cinder-ites won the meet by a large margin, but they will be hard-pressed in defending their position.
Southwestern college from the Central Conference; McPherson, Kansas Wesleyan, Bethany, College of Emporia, Baker, and Ottawa of the Kansas Conference; Friends, Sterling, and Bethel from the Sunflower Conference compose the group of partici-pants.
To the regular schedule of relay events, Coach C. H. Chrouser, relay manager, has added the 3000 meter steeple chase, an event in which Mark Porter, ace McPherson distance man, placed third at the K. U. relays last week. There are four hurdles and a watch hole to cross on each 400 meters.
The Sterling chamber of commerce is awarding an excellent array of trophies, including medals to the first four place winners in open events; members of the first and second relay teams; attractive, trophies to relay teams; and a beautiful trophy to the winning college.
Miss Lehman. Mias Shockley, Miss Koerber and Miss Warner attended the performance of "Victoria Regina" presented by Helen Hays in the Forum at Wichita, Saturday night.
night are reporting to Conch "Buck" Astle for workouts, which are "Just for fun” and not sponsored by the college. Having had much experience in baseball. Coach Astle is having a good time teaching the boys tricks of the trade.
Outfield candidates include Redell Cobb, Earl Mathiot, Roland Juhnke, and Irvin Keck. Prospectss for the Infield are Dave McGill, Don Barngrover. Jack Oliver, Dale Stucky, Verle York, Bob Frantz. Robert Fox, Sum Elrod. Olan Nincehelser.
Batteries will probably consist of Martin Georing, Tony Voshell, and Grant Von Brunt, pitchers; Marvin Fox. Junior Lacquement, catchers. Bethany's nine have indicated their desire to schedule a game and perhaps other schools will be booked before the close of school.
Davis and Fulkerson in Charge of Short Worship Service
Freshman Picnic
Ruth Sirgle, Audrey Hammann, Vera Heckman and Harold Larson were in Wichita Saturday night to see Helen Hays in "Victoria Regina”.
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McPherson Distance Runner Only Conference Entry To Win
Coach "Buck" Astle and four Bulldog trackmen were in Lawrence, Kansas Friday and Saturday at the Sixteenth Annual Kansas Relays. Those who made the trip besides coach Astle were Rollin Wannamaker, Glen-ford Funk, Tony Voshell, and Mark Porter.
All who saw it were impressed with the high quality of the contestants. Many of the world's best athletes were there. The special mile race brought four of the six best milers in the whole Relay program, in which had expected a record breaking race were disappointed, for the mile was run in the slow time of 4:21; 17 seconds slower than the fastest time on record.
Mark Porter was McPherson's lone entry. He entered the 3000 meter steeplechase, the most grueling event in the whole Relays program. In which he won third place handily. This gives McPherson College the distinction of being the only Kansas Con-ference school to win a place in any of the events. M. C. is proud of Mark's success at K. U. and we feel confident that he will win the event when he competes in the Sterling Belays on May 6.
The high school members of the B. V. P. D. group had charge of the program Sunday evening. April 24. Barbara Davis gave a splendid interpretation of "Quality'' by John Galsworthy. Harold Fulkerson led in a short worship service.
Several Items of business were de-ceded upon. Officers for next year wore elected us follows: president, Raymond Flory; vice-president, Avis Smith; secretary-treasurer, Marianne Krueger and sponsor, Miss Shockley.
Installation service for the officers will be Sunday, May 1, at 6:15. The group decided that the offering next Sunday evening should go to the Conference Budget as our Easter contribution. Announcement was made that the B. Y. P. D. group will have charge of a vesper service on Saturday evening at annual conference. B. Y. P. D. meetings will be in the main auditorium of the church from now on. The young people's conference for this Southwest District will be in Wichita May 7 and 8. Several are planning to attend.
Members of the freshman class this afternoon at 4 o'clock will go to Black Canyon for their picnic. Most of the groups will make the journey in a truck while others go in cars. Each freshman is requested to contribute” 15 cents for the affair.
Cinders In Your Eye
By The Colonel Conference Meet Preview—
Roy Maze, C. of E. sports writer, almost has the Colonel convinced that C. of E. or Ottawa will take the conference track meet. However. Baker defeated the Presbys and the Braves are still eating up the dust.
With all conditions being equal, Mark Porter should win the mile and two-mile. Tony Meyer should hurl the platter further than nearest competitor. Nincehelser - should bit the tape sooner on the 880. Letkeman and Wanamaker should make a good showing In the hurdles.
Besides those possible firsts, McPherson will claim a few close seconds and thirds. But we will concede the dashes to O'Neal of Ottawa: high Jump to Hersh, Baker; broad Jump to Cliff Hock: Javelin to Johnson. C. of E.; pole vault to Ramsey, Ottawa and the shot to Newland, C. of E.
In the mile relay, the wild pussies from Baker and the growling Bulldogs from McPherson will have a nip and tuck battle handling the baton. Now, you pick them!
Dots and Dashes—
College of Emporia's tennis team will meet the McPherson netsters here Monday in a return match. The Presbyterian racket swingsters won the previous engagement, four to two .... Congratulations to "Barney" tor his new position at Kipp, coaching and teaching manual training.....Wo hope he has more than
blockheads on his teams up in the Saline County League. . . .Great Bend dedicates its new auditorium with a basketball game Monday night featuring Phillips’ 66 and Colorado Springs Antlers in a cage battle.
Walt Newland and Steve Sharpe were elected captains of the C. of E. grid and cage teams, respectively. Bethany's Swedes are busy with spring football practice. Maybe Schaake will hold down his position
for lack of greener pastures.....On
May 7, the M club will hold its regu lar banquet at the Hotel Hawley roof garden . . .. .Tracksters believe Mark Porter does better work when he is near the a cappella choir, or does he?
Baseball Candidates
Eighteen baseball candidates each
Bob Wiegand, letterman in foot-ball and basketball, was elected president of the "M" club last Tuesday in a special meeting of the monogram winners. Wiegand, one of the most popular athletes, will be a senior next year.
Other officers elected were Joelle Letkeman, vice president; La Verne York, secretary-Treasurer, and Phil Myers, student council representative. All of, these men will be seniors next year.
Washburn college, Topeka. Saturday is sponsoring an inter-collegiate play day, in which about twelve collego mixed recreation groups will participate. Miss Warner, director of co-educational physical training, plans to enter a team from McPherson college.
Included on the program tomorrow is a general event of color teams in deck tennis, archery, volley ball, golf, and other sports. In the afternoon the individual events will be run off and a huge social at night will serve as a climax to the new affair.
International Relations Club Discusses War
The International Relations club took charge of the chapel program as their contribution to the united effort to make students peace con-scious. Students from colleges all over the United States expressed their reaction toward peace, Wednesday, April 27.
Theresa Strom led the devotions, reading two poems of Seigfried Sas-; soon entitled "Dreamers’ and "Does It Matter?" These two poems portrayed the irony of war and what war does to soldiers.
John Bowers then talked on peace, He stated that the population must be limited, that we must become individuals rather than just a nation of people. He spoke of the futility of carrying war methods in trying to establish peace. We must think, believe, and talk peace.
College “M” Club To Hold Banquet Tomorrow Evening
Tomorrow night nt the Hotel Hawley roof garden, the "M" club will hold its annual banquet. Dean J. D. Bright, member of the college athletic hoard, has been selected us toastmaster.
Invitations to the banquet were sent to 100 former members and each member this year will bring a guest. During the banquet, captains for the next year will be elected.
Nominations thus far for captain are Dave McGill, football or bunkcl-ball; Bob Wiegand, football or basketball; and Roy Robertson, football.' Don Barngrover, Leonard Wiggins, Bob Wiegand, and Coach "Buck” Astle will give special talks in a program which will feature a gridiron theme. Bob Packet, class of '30, will be the guest speaker of the evening.
Many McPherson college students next week are planning to attend the state Sunday School convention at Lyons. Of special interest is the young people's banquet Wednesday evening.
Dr. J. J. Yoder will be the presiding officer Friday, Dr. Schwalm will give an address Friday morning, and Prof. Nevin Fisher each day will pre-sent a period of mymn study. The college a cappella choir and the college quintet will also appear in two sessions.