VOL. XXI
McPherson college, McPherson, Kansas. Friday, October 29, 1937
NUMBER SEVEN
Mr. and Mrs. E L. Manning an-nounce the arrival of a daughter. Elda Lane, on October 27. Mr Manning is a graduate of the class of 1937.
Dan Zook spent the week end at his home in Larned. He brought his car back—much to the delight of his friends.
Halloween, Night of Mystery, Wierd,
Sounds, Etc., Has Ancient Beginning
King
11 Per Cent Attend College
Las year in the United States on-ly 11 percent of the college ago peo-ple18-21, attended college and un-iversity. This may be explained by the fact that 70 percent of the American families had incomes under $1500.00.
There is evidence that conditions are improving because men are going back to work and business activities are being promoted, but how-ever the rank and file of the population are not yet aware of this improvement through any tangible evi-dence on their part. This was plainly evident by the number of calls for work by the prospective students during the past summer.
Johannes Brahms. German composer, was born in Hamburg in 1833. Anne Bradstreet, wife of Governor Bradstreet, was a noted American poet.
The net public debt of the United States at the end of the calendar year 1936 was $32,501,000,000..
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Freshmen Gather
To Hunt Treasure
Nearly 60 freshmen gathered in front of Arnold Hall at 7 o’clock Friday evening. The object of the assembly was the beginning of a troas-urehunt, with a real treasure for the winners.
The group was divided into two equal sides, with Esther Sherfy as captain of one and Kirk Naylor as the captain of the other. Instruc-tions were then given out and the treasure hunt was under way.
After each side had had misfortunes such as the losing of valuable clues, the group under the direction of Kirk Naylor found the treasure, which constated of candy bars. Both groups ended their quest in the park, where a bonfire had been built.
After group singing under the direction of Olive Edgecombe, the funsters were treated to candy bars, Bruce Wood, the freshman president, offered an invitation to those who are not regular church attenders to attend the college church.
Two Hundred To Choral Rehearsal
Last Rites For “Swedish Olie”
Record Crowd of Swede Enemies Throng Into Chapel To Pay Tribute To Him
Coloraturist Soloist
Miss "Bertie” Keller, Famous Singer Renders “Memories"
Hershey Faces Retirement!
There were wallings and loud cries of sorrow as the deceased body of Olie, the Swede. was carried down the center aisle at the beginning of the funeral rites Thursday morning. A record crowd of Swede enemies thronged to the chapel to pay tribute to the one who came to his downfall at the hands of the Bulldogs.
Miss Keller, famous coloratura soprano soloist, rendered “Memories” In a most touching manner. Rev. Porter preached a most marvelous and sympathetic sermon that comforted those that mourn the passing of Olie.
Olie was cremated (with honors) at the McPherson College stadium. Thursday, 6:30 p. m.
Fred Nace, undertaker, in charge.
Obituary
It was on the eve of Feb. 31. 1917, that Olie, the Swede, first beheld the light of day in that little dump known as Lindsborg. Kansas. From his earliest infancy Olie showed his Swede characteristics—blonde hair, rugged physique, a general lack of mentality, and a very noticeable lack of football ability.
Olie spent all bis early childhood years in Lindsborg—in fact, his mother early instilled in him a well-founded fear of the Bulldogs. It was the departure from his early training that caused his untimely demise. His death occurred during the memorable game of Oct. 29. 1937, when Boyer. McPherson's great tackle fell upon him He leaves to mourn his passing: 296 fellow students. Coach Elmer. 36 faculty members and a Republican State Senator.
Olies lives as Swedes do live.
He always drank his coffee. But oh. his friends and all his foe Knew Olie was a softie.
“Rossum’s Universal Robots’ To Be Presented Soon As Fall Production
Successes Pronounced In Berlin, London, Paris, and Vienna
A fantastic melodrama by Karel Capek entitled "R. U. R." (Rossum's Universal Robots)) is to be presented in the near future by the Dramatic Art Club of the college.
The play is considered as among the most striking and effective of its kind in all modern drama. "R. U. R.” was produced first at the National Theatre, Prague, on January 26
1921.
Its success was immediate and pronounced, so great indeed that its fame quickly became international, and it was soon produced in Vienna. Berlin. Paris. London, New York, and other capitals. The first production in America was made in New York by the Theatre Guild on October 9.
1922.
The play has continued a favorite in the professional theatre and has since been repeatedly produced by the "little theatres" of the United States. The action takes place on an island some time in the future.
Characters and Cast
Characters have been chosen for the play. They are as follows: Harry Domin, general manager of Rossum's Universal Robots. Stephen Stover: Sulla, a Robotess. Gladys Shank; Marius, a Robot. Dean Frantz; Helena Glory. Estelle Baile; Dr. Gall, head of the Physiological and Experimental Department of R. U. R.. Harold Mohler: Mr. Alquist. architect, bead of the Words Department of R. U. R. Raymond Flory; Nana. Frances Campbell; Radius, a Robot, Lowell Brubaker; Helena, a Robot-ess. Margaret Davis; Primus, a Robot, Charles Pray. Dr. Hallemeier, head of the Institute for Psychological Training of Robots, has not as yet been cast.
To keep informed as to the date, time and progress of this astounding and unusual drama, watch for future notices!
Literary Interpretation Class To Sponsor Instructor
The Literary Interpretation, class will present Miss Delia Lehman in a program of character sketches on Friday evening November 12. at 8:00 o'clock in the college chapel.
This type of entertainment Is still new, especially in western United States. For interpretating. Miss Lehman will choose some of the characters she observed while traveling in Europe. Others will be taken from two of Miss Ruth Draper's recitals. Miss Draper, who last winter appeared in Wichita forum, is the outstanding character intertainer in the U.S.
The Literary Interpretation class has chosen Dwight Horner as manager; Vera Heckman and Helen Deane Gibson as stage assistants to Miss Lehman; Either Sherfy, Fay-lene Stansel, and Betty Ruth Stutzman are in charge of publicity, and Earl Mathiot and Galen Allen will act as head ushers.
No admission will be charged for this program. If the attendance of students and townspeople shows that such entertainment is popular in McPherson, other programs may be presented later.
Daughter to E. L Manning '37
Older than the written history of man is Halloween. Just when it originated, or how, or why, no one really knows. Yet down through thy centuries it has come, bringing with it many of its old customs.
Originally Halloween was propably everywhere a religions holiday. To the pagan it was a time of regret for the decline of the sun's glory, but it was also a time of great rejoicing over the fruits and grains which that same sun had ripened. The pagan believed that the sun begun his reign on the first day of May and passed to a secondary place on the first of November, and celebrated both Days with peculiar rites.
Thousands of years ago people as widely separated as the Romans and the ancient Irish held an autumn festival in honor of the apple, and now now we bob for apples at our parties. The people of ancient Britain believed that the spirits of the dead walked abroad on a certain night in autumn and now, on Halloween, we dress in weird costumes like sheeted ghosts.
The black cat reminds us of these olden times when people believed black cats to be tenanted by the souls of the dead.
Some of the quaintest Halloween rites are practiced in Ireland where faries are still very real to many of the people. From there come some of the most appealing tales of legend-
And Queen For McPherson To Be Voted Upon
The student body chose the five most popular couples on the McPherson College Campus last Monday morning during the chapel period.
Old of twelve couples the following were chosen; Avis Heckman and Mark Porter; Lucile Ullery and Ira Milton Hoover; Estelle Baile and Harold Mohler; Glee Goughner and Gordon Yoder: Ruth Taylor and Bill Fry.
At a later date the students will be given the opportunity to elect the King and Queen for M. C. by popular vote in chapel.
"Quads” are being sold like "hot-cake” this week. The salesmen for the "Quad" have been receiving many orders each day. The following are the Quadrangle Super Salesmen: Alberta Keller. Rilla Hubbard. LaVena High. Eugenia Hogan, Miriam Kimmel. David McGill. Lowell Brubaker. Joelle Letkeman. Edward Jones. Dan Zook.
You will want a "Quad" in order to remember this school year.
Dean Shockley And Fifteen Girls Guests At Bethany
Fifteen girls and Miss Shockley, representing the Student Christian Movement of McPherson College, were guests at the Bethany Christian Womanhood at Lindsborg Thursday evening. October 21.
The local group presented the evening's program. In return the two Christian organizations on Bethany's campus will be in charge of an S. C. M. group meeting here in Novem-ber. -
Following a brief introduction of the McPherson group by the president of the B. C. W. Vera Flory played a violin solo accompanied by her sister Vena. Lucile Ullery. co-presi-dent of the local S. C. M. then introduced the girls who wore to appear on the evenings program.
"Harvest” was the theme carried out through thet evening. Asta Ostlind and Rosado Fields led in de-votionals. While Lucile Cole drew an autumn chalk picture, Marjorie Flory read appropriate poetry. "Harvest”, a story, was told by Avis Heckman. Gladys Shank concluded McPherson's part of the program with the singing of "I'll Weave A Song For You”. The entire group of Bethany and McPherson girls said together the B. C. W. benediction ary characters. One tells us of a stingy man named Jack, who for his very stinginess was barred from heaven and hell, and who until the judgment day Is doomed to walk the earth with a lantern to light his way. Thus the story of Jack-o'-lantern.
In this country, Halloween has slight significance except as a time of merriment and mischief. Gates, fences and porch furniture carried off and hidden; bells are rung until out of order; tick-tacks on outsides of windows startle the sick and nervous into hysterics: and on college campuses such things as. goals carried up the fire escape and put into halls, trying to carry a road-grader up the steps of dormitories, throwing firecrackers in fire escape doors, and a general disregard of the Golden Rule seems to be in order.
Yea. Halloween is the night to change faces, go to a party and "guess who" It's the time to visit a haunted house—clanking chains, rattling bones, flapping shutters, and other weird sounds make the goose pimples pop out; and fleeting shadows skeleton and cross bones along with other gruesome sights make chills run up and down your spinal column.
But always Halloween brings to mind the thought of good old pumpkin pie heaped with whipped cream and a steaming cup of cocoa. Oh. why bring that up!
Part Time Employment Office To Contact Potential City Employers
A clearing agency is being organ-ized for McPherson College students who desire part-time work. With organized and efficient contacting of the potential employers a greater amount of part-time employment for McPherson College will be realized.
Students have secured Janitor jobs, assistantship, kitchen work and secretarial work on the campus, and part time work of many varieties down town. Still another group has received work of various types, both on and off the campus, through the National Youth Administration
Hut another group exists on the campus who do not need regular part-time employment but desire irregular work, both to aid their diminishing budget and to gain worthwhile experience. An effort is underway to contact this last group, ascertain their experiences, abilities. time they can work, and then convict persons in town who may have odd jobs of various kinds which they desire to have performed.
In this way a clearing agency can be established which will materially aid those who have work they want done and those who can and want to perform the various tasks. Luther Harshbarger, because of his interest, will aid Prof. Dell in this work and will have his desk in Prof. Dell's office.
Student Council Accepts The Offers of Government W. P. A. Sketches
Some time ago the government offered our school a gift of seven pictures if we would frame them. The seven were to bo chosen from 50 which they would send.
The Student Council decided to accept this otter and to assume the responsibility for the selection and framing. A committee consisting of Charles Wagoner. Miss Colleen, Lu-cile Cole, Marjory Flory and Herbert Ikenberry chose from this group the seven by the native artist. Margaret Witthemore, depicting Kansas scenes.
The framing was done by Mr. Abel. The frames are well suited to the pictures and add to their attractiveness.
The pictures are now ready to be hung. They are composed of wood cuts and lithographer finished in water color in pastel shades which will blend well with the Student Union Room.
"Old Windmill." Reamsville, Kansas, portrays a comparatively mod-era Dutch Typo of windmill, dating back to 1882. It was built by Charles G. Schwartz who came from Germany to take up a homestead in Kansas. The mill is octagonal in shape. Corn and graham flour were ground on shares. Mr. Schwartz lived in a sod house near the base of the mill.
Other scenes are "Bridge over Wakarusa River Near Berryton." "Oak Tree.” and "Scotch Pines."
Thompson, Saathoff, Newkirk, and Harshbarger Win Varsity Berths
As a result of the men’s debate tryouts held last Tuesday night. Donald Newkirk. Hilly Thompson. Lu ther Harshbarger, and Addison Saathoff were chosen as members of the men's varsity debate squad.
Members of to second team are: Ernest Reed. Dwight Horner. Leslie Sperling, and Stephen Stover. Donald Davidson and LeRoy Graham will serve as alternate tem members.
Helen Gibson: Theresa Strom. Al-berta Keller, and Geraldine Spohn won places on the women's varsity delude team last Wednesday afternoon Avis Heckman and Josephine Shirar hold second team positions.
November 22. there will be an underclass debate in Hutchinson. November 26-27 probably four teams will be sent to the Winfield debate tournament.
On January 8th. McPherson College will hold an invitation tournament for all underclassmen and in-cluding' students of junior colleges. On February 4th and 5th four or five teams will go to Hutchinson Junior College for an underclass debate tournament.
The big date of the season is March 5th. Then the teams will go to Kansas Wesleyan In Salina where the League Tournament will be held
On April 17th the school hopes to send a team to National Pi Kappa Delta Tournament in Topeka, Kansas.
Professors Nevin Fisher And Loren Crawford Leaders Of Oratorio
Two hundred men and women singers were present Sunday at the first rehearsal of the McPherson Oratorio Choral Union, recently organized, and the sponsors expressed their appreciation to the large number that attended. More singers are expected to attend as rehearsals pro-gress.
Prof. Nevin W. Fisher, head of the voice department at McPherson college and director of the chorus, was well pleased with the attendance at the first rehearsal, which was held at the First Baptist church Sunday afternoon.
The next rehearsal. Professor Fisher announced, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock November 7 at the First Baptist church.
The election of officers, scheduled for Sunday afternoon, was postponed until the next rehearsal. Sev-eral matters of business pertaining to the association were discussed but no decisions were reached.
This new musical organization is preparing to give "The Creation." an oratorio, some time next spring.
McPherson College was well represented by the Choral Club, newly organized accompanied choir, and the McPherson College a capella choir. Three two musical organizations will make up nearly half of the Oratoria choir.
This Worry Concerning Exams
This little article from the Sun-shine Magazine might well be kept in mind in view of the nine-weeks ex-ams due next week.
Why worry over exams? You have two alternatives—your teacher is either easy or hard. If he is hard, you have two alternatives-—either you study hard or you bluff.
If you study hard, you don't have to worry. It you bluff, you have two alternatives — either your bluff works or it doesn't. If it doesn't you have two alternatives—either you are conditioned, or you flunk. If you are conditioned. you needn't worry. If you flunk, you won't have to worry any longer. Why worry?"
In the procedure of teaching his students the fundamentals of chem-istry, Dr. Hershy finds that he has it successor. A "freshie” member of the class suit appointed himself as lecture room instructor.
In a recent class, Dr. Tally-ho falling to restrain himself commened thus: "No. prof., you have it all wrong." ”I would explain it this way.”
Another incident that proved Dr. Tally-ho’s superiority over his pred
Life Of Savior Portrayed In Poetry. Music. And Art
The life of Christ was effectively portrayed through poetry, music, and are in the general meeting of S. C. M. rues day morning.
Helen Deane Gibson read several poems for the devotionals which showed the effect of Christ’s life in the writings of famous poets, after which Betty Ruth Stutsman played various well-known piano selections appropriate for a worship program.
Lucile Cole was in charge of the study of Christ’s life in art. Marion Washier showed and explained the "Sistine Mondonna" by Raphael which shows Christ as an infant.
The next picture "Christ and the Doctors" by Heinrich Hoffman was explained by Raymond Flory. Wayne Switzer presented the familiar picture of "Christ's Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem”. The last picture of the series. "The Last Supper” by Leonardo Da Vinci was explained by Avis Smith.
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ecessor was. quote: "Now Doctor I would put that under this heading, not that one.”
It is indeed a worthy statement when prophecies that Dr. Tally-ho will soon be taking over the duties of such instructors as Miss Koerber. Professor Hess, and Dr. Schwalm.
We suggest to the Board of Trustees that Tally-ho’s salary be raised in view of the fact that the Doctor has taken up his additional duties.
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Achieving “Why I Came to College”
up on all sides. The eight weeks or college have elapsed, college work is but well started and it would be wise for the student, whether he be freshman. on the threshold of his college life, or senior putting the finishing touches on it, to stop for a moment to recall the reasons for his seeking a college career.
If the student finds he is not getting what he came for, he should first make sure that his reasons for entering college were sound and then try to find the reason for his failure to gain that which he is seeking. After this has been done it would probably he wise to discuss the matter with one's counselor and some friend. After this to done the student should go forward with renewed resolves and purpose.
School Spirit and Other Spirits
disgraced by some of their own members. What does our name spell in Newton? Do you think that your actions are blamed on you alone?
This comes not from the administration. not from the president of the college but from a fellow student, a student who will greet you the same tomorrow, will laugh and enjoy campus life with you more, will take you at what you are worth because he knows you are made or good “stuff”. But our hosts of last Thursday night, do not know you except that you are representatives of McPherson college and that the rest of us associate with you.
Tour name to ours. We are upholding the same campus spirit, the same traditional football victories, the same standards of M. C. Are we going to recommend new students to come to McPherson College to associate with you? Are we going to take stories of such actions home with us?
With loyalty in our hearts, with true college pep, backed by our worthy cheer leaders, and with a friendly gesture toward all, let us keep our “spirits” to ourselves and join with the rest in upholding our true college spirit In all future games and associations together.
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Kurtis Naylor visited in his home at Portis, Kansas, last week end
Geneveive Sandy spent the week end at her home near Norborne, Mo.
Mrs. Kindig and daughter left Monday after spending several days
visiting Gracele.
John Dunn. former student of this college, visited on the campus Sun-day.
Asta Ostlind, Lucile Ullrey, Vera and Vena Flory, Gladys Shank. Lu-cile Cole, Marjorie Flory, Rosalie Fields, Avis Heckman, Miss Shock-ley, Doris Dresher, Opal Hoffman, Evelyn High, Helen Cole and Florence Gnagy were at Lindsborg. Thursday October 21. for the Bethany Christian Womanhood program. The Bethany girls showed the local girls through the buildings on (he Bethany campus. Several girls in the dormitory opened their rooms to the McPherson girls. Let's return this hopsitality when the Lindsborg girls visit our campus.
grams over station W2XE, a new 50,-000 watt short wave station in New York.
Most of the participants in the broadcast series are taken from relief rolls because of the fact that funds for the programs come from an allocation of Emergency Relief funds The cast is now being trained in New York, and when the curtain rises at 10:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, November 1, a finished performance
expected.
Here in the Capital, college news is offering serious competition to the various wars, labor strife and coming extra session of Congress. The Daily News, a local sheet. In one issue this week devoted a third of its front page to a picture of 11 candidates for the title of "University Sweetheart"' at George Washington University.
The co-eds dominated the world news in this one instance, anyway-
Campus Chatter
BETTY GAY
Poor Ole. my but we feel sorry for him. He lacked the courage, the vim, and the vitality when he was confronted by a Bulldog. Instead of fighting, “he gave up the ghost— heart failure. We mourn such a sudden death—It Is Indeed sad. A most respectful funeral service was our memorial to him. The burial service was most sorrowful. Gone—never to return again! Poor Swede! Such will be the disaster of all Swedes who meet the Bulldogs face to face on the line of scrimmage. They seem doomed to such a defeat. Poor "Oles and Johnnies."
Come on. Bulldogs! Grit your teeth! Grab 'em and don't let 'em go. They'll want to run away from those tough looks of determination, but hang on and once you get hold of the football, the relatives of the late deceased Ole, are playing with—run— run until you're safe. (Reward—6 points or more and a victory).
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Early this week two freshmen Eng-lish classes spent one class period writing on “Why I Came to College.” At first glance it seems a bit late in the season to be writing on such a subject but perhaps there to some merit even now in recalling why one came to an institution of higher learning.
Bight weeks of college life have slipped by and the majority of students have been busy preparing for the mid-semester examinations. Schedules have been ironed out, dormitory life is now progressing more or less harmoniously, and no one seems to be worried about where to lay his head.
It is now that the college student faces the fact that he has work to do and that work seems to be piling
The Bethel game is over and we all rejoice in the victory. If a college student group ever felt like boosting and upholding their football team, we do now. It was a grand game fellows!
If the pep that was displayed after the game last Thursday night could be worked to a greater height it would help immensely in defeating the Swedes. But let us have our pep come from down deep In our hearts, not from some other source which was distinctly and disgustingly displayed at Newton.
No, we are not putting a few of you on the "green carpet" unless it is the green carpet of student disapproval if some of you could have heard the discussions that were held behind your backs, you would have put yourselves into solitary confinement for a week.
If I recall correctly, a certain New-toite displayed his Bacchus spirit at a basketball game last winter in McPherson. The game was remembered for that incident more then for the actual score. It left a bad taste in our mouths and just a little lower con-clusion of our sister college to the south.
Then on our return football game the student body of McPherson was
Deans and registrars of Kansas colleges and universities will meet in McPherson for their 1938 convention to discuss administrative problems of higher education. McPherson college will be host to the convention.
Two people from McPherson college attended the Ottawa convention, which was attended by many educators of the state. The two from here were Miss Corine Bowers, registrar, and Dean J. D. Bright.
Dean Bright was elected as a third member of the executive committee or the state Organization. Conrad Vandervelde of the College of Emporia, was elected president of the dean's organisation and the registrars elected A. H. King, of Kansas Wesleyan, as president.
“Highways of the Spirit" Is Subject Sunday
Meredith Rogers, student minister, was in charge of the evening service at the Brethren church. Sunday October 24.
Meredith chose for his subject "Highways of the Spirit” He mentioned the fact that today to a day of road building. Great roads have been opened across our nation with sign posts to guide the traveler. Similarly there are charts to guide the ships across the seas and radio beams by which airplanes are guided safely to earth.
More important than these material highways are the highways of the spirit. There are three main highways of the spirit. The firm to the highway of faith. Faith to a gift from God and is the foundation of life. Secondly there is the highway of love, the closest tie between; man and God. In giving love to the world God gave himself. Love to the keynote to the way of righteousness. The last main highway is that of service By being of service to man one is serving God. Guide posts on this say 'ready to go, ready to serve, ready to give.'
Foundations of spiritual highways should be laid in early youth. They must be built upon high purposes and principles. Human experience is a major factor in the foundation of spiritual highways. It is a wise idea to study the road that leads to God.
The purpose of a highway to lo bring travelers to their goal, and there to no excuse for men not know-ing the way of life for the road home in a broad one. In conclusion Meredith suggested that we make it our duty to guide travelers along the highways that will lead to eternal peace and happiness.
Marvin Cox (ACP)
Washington. D. C. —Students taking course# in contemporary history or studying any phases of relations between this country and South and Central America may be interested in Uncle ‘Sam's newest educational experiment. This is the "Brave New World" radio series, beginning Nov. 1, which will depict various aspects of Pan-American culture, history and development.
There are some 875 Hispanic coursed of various subjects being offered in 335 institutions of higher learning. according to the U. S. Office of Education's Radio Project. A number of these colleges and universities are planning to correlate their Pan-American courses with the radio series.
This to probably the first time in history that any nation has expended time and money in an effort to build up friendly relations with other countries by means of education. The "Brave New World" series also marks the coming of age of radio education
"The Columbia Broadcasting System will transmit the 26 weekly programs over its stations all over the country. Countries in Central and South America Will hear the pro-
Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Bright and Mer-rlt were in Ottawa Sunday and Monday where Dr. Bright attended a Dean's conference.
Prof. J. L. Bowman attended a co-op meeting in Kansas City. Monday. Mrs. Bowman and Jo Anne accompanied him there.
Miss Lehman spent the week end in Wichita
Mr. Don Paden and Mr. Loren Crawford made a business trip to Wichita, Friday.
Miss Corrine Bowers attended a registrar’s conference In Ottawa. Monday.
Miss Ruth Koerber spent the week end at her home in Russell. Kansas.
Paulino Grove spent the week end with Marian Washier at the Washier home In Langdon, Kansas.
Elma Minnich spent the week end in Missouri, where she attended Dist-rict meeting.
Maureen Stutzman visited in Wichita, Saturday and Sunday.
Certainly everyone who was present at the oratorio practice experienced quite a thrill. The rendition of it will surely prove to be a musical program of magnitude and splendor.
"Have pity on us!" Such is the cry of the college students to professor' during the coming week. Remember how you, long sgo, used to dread examinations?
Describe the most beautiful fall weather imaginable, but it can't be prettier than our Kansas Indian summer. The trees are marvelous with the sun shining so brightly on the gold and crimson leaves. Hikes, bicycle riding, car riding, picnics 0r any other activity for the out-of doors would be most enjoyable now.
"The golbins will get you if you don't watch out." Beware! Ghosts will reveal themselves to you: witches will approach you: and mischief lurks on every hand with evil-doings abroad.—Perhaps that little black eat in the dining-hall was a sign of the approaching dangers and devilry.
Such goings-on! It's a good thing Estle's birthday doesn't come more than onve a year, if it results in such hilarity. Indeed, it seemed good to have five girls from second and one from first, up on third floor for a time—a good time. Even though graupefruit and olives don’t taste too appetizing, one right after the other, they are delicious when interspersed with nuts, cookies, cake and candy. But that isn't all—The next morning was a time of frolicking, too. For the benefit of sleeping boys, the "Awakening Chorus" was rendered In the boys' parlor. The response was almost too unanimous. for soon the stairways are lined with "what the" faces.
It sort of looked as if Miss Heckethorn and Kathryn Dobbins were flirting with Nincehelser and Bower In the library Wednesday night. Can someone explain that alluring charm of Kathryn which seems to make it possible to get a date with most any boy? I've noticed that the desk in the library needs attending whether anyone is near for help, and at every entrant into the library she gives her illusive smile any clue?
Mark proved very attentive Tuesday and Wednesday—even was worthy of being a spectator at the last farewell. We were exceedingly happy to have Avis’ mother, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Heckman with us.
My imagination just can’t stretch an inch farther than that snake hide which was exhibited. It’s beyond my comprehension to picture a snake twice that large. I guess it's so, though.
Congratulations. Newkirk and Spohn. You're doing swell to make the varsity debate teams when you're only freshmen.
It’s rather interesting to know that the punishment Ruehlen received Sunday night about 12 o'clock didn't hurt. "'Cos I was so mad." qoth Bill.
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Mrs. Clarence Heckman of Kardia, Nigeria, North Africa, was a guest speaker in a special meeting of the World Service, Tuesday afternoon. October 26, in the Student Union Room.
"‘The command. 'Seek ye first the kingdom' ".said Mrs. Heckman, “was meant for everyone and if one obeys this command he cannot overlook the other or 'Go ye.' which might mean the foreign mission field or service In our own country."
Mrs.. Heckman brought a challenge from Africa to christian youth. In recent years finances have been such that young people were unable to go Into foreign service. but today there is a nation-wide search for capable, healthy young folks who will carry Christ's message abroad.
A sketch of Africa whs drawn on the blackboard by Mrs. Heckman, and the Brethren mission points located. There are about one quarter of a million natives from whom the three Brethren mission stations are responsible. Since the opening of these stations fifteen years ago, four churches have been started, a hospital and a leper colony have been opened. The Bible, Hymn books, and elementary text books have been translated into the native tongue.
The hope of Africa now lies in the African and so far there is a most favorable response. These new African Christians still need the aid or missionaries. The three Brethren mission points now in Africa are not adequate to serve the large number of natives. Missionaries now it Africa are looking forward to more workers and new mission points.
Mr. and Mrs. Heckman have been working In Africa fourteen years. On November 17. 1937. they will return to the mission field.
Men's intramural program got underway last night and all teams participated. Basketball is the Initial sport to he played and a round-robin schedule will be followed.
Harold Duncanson is in charge of the activities and many would-be officials are gaining practical experience In the games.
Basketball will continue until varsity practice begins, when there may be more shifts in team membership.
Mr. Heckman, missionary to Africa in the Garkida district, delivered the chapel address on Monday. October 27. He had been home on furlong for five months, but he is returning to service in three weeks, with his wife.
He told seemingly fantastic stories to illustrate what the missionaries in Africa are really facing. Superstition seems to rule their lives. He told the story of an English hunter who wished to kill a crocodile. He and his guide went to the bank of a certain river, where the guide said that he should soon see a crocodile. Before long the hunter saw one And shot It as it was lying on the hank. The stream was wide, however, and he did not wish to cross it. Two natives who were there volunteered to swim across. About half way over, one of the natives was dragged under by a crocodile. The other continued on his way and brought back the crocodile. (When asked why he had escaped the monsters he showed a charm that he had carried on his arm, while the other native
Reverend Walter Goering, pastor of the Eden Mennonite Church, delivered the chapel address last Friday morning. His address was on the subject of "Witnesses of Christ.”
Reverend Goering opened his discussion by tracing the process from the time of the doctor's examination until the patients recovery. He declared that this must include three processes: first, the examination; second, the formulating of a per-scription to cure: and thirdly, the administering the prescription, which must include the cooperation of the patient and doctor. “The world we live in is a patient, whose condition is rather serious.” he advised.
"Headaches or the world have passed with complications setting in." Goering warned. He explained that it had come to a head with a boil in Spain and China. A cancer attack on the world has resulted in a great tide of lawlessness, which is eating away the life of the world; also, a great wave of immorality is sweeping the world
"The cure of the complications of the world do not lie in economic conferences, meetings, or conventions, but the only cure is Jesus Christ." he emphatically emphasised. He continued by explaining that it is only through Christ that hatred and strife can be driven out.
This cure can be administered only by Christ's desciples carrying on his work was Reverend Goering's explanation of current evils. “Christ said. "Ye shall be my witnesses.' ” he continued “We, the people of the world are the only witnesses of Christ." This does not mean to give up work hut he a living witness of the power of Jesus Christ wherever we are he admonished.
"Many people are ashamed to die because of the many opportunities to hear testimony for the Lord." he asserted. He closed with the challenging statement. “If you are not His witnesses, who will be?”
personal appearance will be the next topic taken up in the Women's Connell discussion group. Francis Campbell and Lucile Cole will have charge of the first discussion which, will deal primarily with the care of the akin.
Various diseases and health remedies from the skin will be discussed Make-up will also have a part in the discussion—-why, when, where, how much and by whom should make-up be worn? The leaders will make-up different 'types' of fares with cornet color and the proper amount of cosmetics.
The date for this discussion has been set for Tuesday November 9. The regular meeting time has been moved ahead a week been use of the nine-week exams.
Members of the McPherson Cooperative Concert Association may use their ticket receipts for admittance to the Joseph Bentonelli concert at Newton on the evening of Friday. Oct. 29. according to information received recently from New York by Mrs. Archie MacDonald, executive secretary of the local Association.
It la not customary to accept receipt cards for admittance, the Columbia Concert Corporation wrote Mrs. MacDonald, but since membership cards bearing the printed dates of all concerts at McPherson are not yet available, for this one concert such receipts will be acceptable.
soloist. Also an engaging little Virtuoso with a bass and soprano Clown with a trained Seal, doing all kinds of stunts adaptable to puppets
only. Miss not either a full program of vaudeville or a show of a short play and vaudeville.
We guarantee you a show such as you “have never seen before”. Fascinating! Fanciful! and Funny! Forget not the date November 17. Make plans now to attend both afternoon and evening performances.
Washburn Puppeteers are known widely for their excellent interpetation of Marionette characters. This is a great opportunity no one will want to miss. What? Marionettes or Puppeteers. When? November 17. afternoon and evening. Where? College Chapel. Please keep in memory!
Rilla Hubbard and Ruth Taylor
spent Saturday in Wichita shopping and visiting with Rilla's parents.
Misses Jessie Brown and Esther Atkinson, and Mrs. Mary Atkinson spent Saturday in Wichita shopping.
Alice Gill and Corrine Bowers spent the week end at Lawerence. Miss Gill visited at her home, and Miss-Bowers went on business.
had none.
Mr. Heckman showed the skin or a python which he had killed and which he very generously donated to the college museum along with some other specimens from Africa.
He is an uncle to Miss Avis Heckman,
Goering Speaks To Chapel Group
“Witnesses For Christ” Topic of Address by Visiting Eden Pastor
Washburn Puppeteers To Be Here Soon!
Marionettes! Ventriloquists! Little German Bands! Piano Virtuosos! a great number of other incomparable and Interesting features will be presented by the Washburn Puppeteers in the college chapel on Wednesday. November 17. This program Is being sponsored by the Dramatics Club of the college.
Here is your opportunity to see and hear unusual entertainment both In the afternoon and evening of that date. Nov. 17. Admission prices are 10 and 25. cents.
This means you may hear two programs of fascinating entertainment by little figures comparable in design and construction to any in the United States. The program offers a variety of vaude-ville such as a Marionette Ventrilo-quist, a Little German Band, a Piano
University of Georgia freshmen got a super-initiation at the mechanical hands of the machine age.
Their traditional “yes” and "no” intelligence tests were graded by an electric machine that defies flattery or red apples and doesn't believe the first hundred papers are the hardest.
Into a machine went Freddie Frosh's papers and a little meter told him whether he belonged with the potential Phi Beta Kappas, the great middle class, or the dullards,
It is the first time in the nation that such a machine has been placed In actual continuous use.
A “Barefoot Day" is observed each year at Oklahoma Junior Col-lege. One day every spring, the students and faculty must shed their shoes and pad about the campus on nude feet.
Intramural Program Underway
Bentonelli Tonight
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Mrs. Clarence Heckman of Kardia, Nigeria, Speaks Before Student Assembly
Heckman In Chapel
African Missionary Relates Tales Of The Jungle
Members of McPherson Concert.....
Admitted At Newton
Skin Care New Topic
*'Pliny the Elder,” Is the Roman name of a trick-performing rat owned by B. Frederick Skinner, instructor in psychology at ‘the University of Minnesota.
Annual "Grudge" Battle Planned For November 12
The Collegiate Review
Bill Fry and Eddie Diehl left Monday morning to spend a few days In their homes at Ohmaha, Nebraska, and Beaver, Iowa.
In 1912 at Kansas Wesleyan University, a special committee selected several names which might be suitable for their team nickname. Then the students voted in favor of "Coyotes," a common animal at that time and animal nicknames were becoming popular.
The Salina institution is controlled by the Methodist Church and is noted for outstanding football teams. The Coyotes occupied first place in the Kansas Conference race for many years, but they are now threatened by Bethany's Swedes.
(By Associated Collegiate Press)
Cribbers and answer-exchangers in a class at the University of Washington thought they were getting a bargain when the professor left the room for an hour during a final test.
But the "prof" got the better of the deal. Asked why he was loafing outside the room, he answered: "I’m giving a final examination."
"Aren't you afraid the students will crib?" the questioner wanted to know.
"No. I turned in the final grades yesterday.” laughed the professor.
"Double feature shows are the third stage of movie evolution." says a writer In the Silver and Gold, stu- dent paper at the University of Colo- rado.
"First they had silent ones: the next group talked, and now the ones they show in double bills smell!"
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When a fraternity wants to build a new chapter house, the details of raising money must be considered seriously.
So one of the boys at a Miami University brotherhood wrote to a big city "financial fox” to get advice on how to raise funds.
The next day a wire came back: RECEIVED YOUR LETTER CONCERNING HOUSE STOP ADVISE YOU HAVE FIRE IMMEDIATELY STOP BEST WISHES.
Annoyed the Miamite wired back. THANKS STOP WILL HEED ADVICE STOP HAVE YOU GOT A MATCH?
Sophomore and freshmen boys are scarcely on speaking terms anymore. Because of the annual "grudge" battle which will be played on November 12, both sides are practicing diligently and boasting of their prowess.
Bob Weigand, varsity center, is skipper of the freshmen outfit. He is assisted by Martin Seidel, varsity guard, and Gordon Bower.
Capt. Don Barngrover. Bulldog tackle, is at the helm of the sophomore aggregation and his assistant is Dan Zook.
Aided by the cheers of comely lassies, the gladiators are carefully grooming themselves for the approaching slaughter Freshmen threaten to import several 200-pounders and use the freshmen members of the varsity squad. Soph-omores promise to bribe the officials and resort to strategy. Whatever is the final result, students will be assured of a rip-roaring, razzle-dazzle struggle.
Forward Passes
KANSAS CONFERENCE Standings
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Lucille Ullery was a guest of Eugenis Hogan at her home in Nor-borne, Missouri, last week end.
Alumnus' Classes Ranks High At Fair
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Probable Starters
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Bethany Dick ............ |
Pos. McPherson L E . Robertson |
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Talbot ........ |
LT .. L. Kraus |
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Paxton — |
LG . M. Seidel |
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Royer .......... |
C Weigand |
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Mettner ...... |
R G R. Goering |
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Henmon .... |
Rr Barngrover |
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Killfoil ...... |
RE . McGill |
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Ireland ... . |
Q . Nincenelser |
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Giannangelo |
D H .. . Ratzlaff |
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Oman ________ |
RH ..... Mathiot |
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Altenborg.. .. |
F ............ Myers |
Two traditional enemies. Bethany Swedes from Lindsborg and McPherson Bulldogs, will tussle in a Kansas conference battle tonight on the college gridiron. Bethany is at the top in conference ratings and after a taste of victory last week, the Bulldogs are "rarin' to go."
Coach Schaake's linemen outweigh the McPherson forward wall by several pounds and the Swedish aggregation has a 21-point advantage—on paper at least. The Invaders bowed to Kearney Teachers, Augustana, and the Kansas University "B” team, but they came back to whip Bethel. Kansas Wesleyan, and College of Emporia.
Believing anything can happen in a "grudge" contest and looking for all favorable "breaks", Coach "Buck" Astle's warriors arc determined to move into the conference win column. The Canines are handicapped by only a few injuries and a week of hard practice against Bethany plays has put them In a fighting mood.
The Lindsborg outfit completed 14 passes of 18 attempted in their air-conditioned victory over College of Emporia and the Bulldogs are fully prepared for any aerial attack tonight. A few of Bethany's outstanding players are Warren., Ireland, and Giannangelo, backs; Altenborg and Killfoil, ends; and Kephart, tackle.
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Team |
W |
L |
Pct. |
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Bethany Baker |
2 |
0 |
1.000 |
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Kans. Wesleyan |
1 |
1 |
.600 |
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Ottawa |
1 |
1 |
.600 |
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McPHERSON |
0 |
2 |
.000 |
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C. of E. |
0 |
2 |
.000 |
Results Last Week:
Bethany 13; C. of E. 0 Kans. Wesleyan 9; Ottawa 0.
Haskell 12; Baker 7 (non-confer-ence)
McPHERSON 13; Bethel 12 (non-conference)
Games Tonight;
McPHERSON vs. Bethany. here C. of E. vs. Kansas Wesleyan at Salina.
Baker vs. Qttawa at Ottawa.
Two students at New York University claim an eastern altitude record for their weather observing balloon, which stayed aloft four hours and reached a peak of 67,500 feet.
(By the Colonel)
Pigskin Personals—
Wingback Glen Funk, who wound ed a finger of his southpaw flipper. is an ardent autograph hound. Approximately 50 signatures are Inscribed on his protective cast! . . Wearing his helmet with the nose guard. Richard Van Vleet resembles an umpire. . . . Couch Elmer Schaake of the Bethany Swedes will be remembered as a triple-threat back at K. U. several seasons ago. . . . More power to those water boys who tote the beverage to thirsty Bulldog players. . . . Don Barngrover and Bob Weigand, potential tutors of grid-ironology, are putting the sophomores and freshmen, respectively, through the paces in preparation for their annual grid classic.
Conference Chatter
Sports scribes in this section of the country would welcome Bethel to the Kansas Conference. The Gray Maroons play most of the teams and sometimes produce squads of better caliber than regular loop members. The time has now passed when the Newtonites were used as a schedule "warm-up".
Incidentally, a second team Bethel-McPherson game has been scheduled for Monday. November 1.
After bumping William Jewell, Haskell, and McPherson, the Ottawa Braves met their proverbial “Waterloo" at Salina last week. A B. Mack-ie's Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes, who are definitely in the race, plowed the Braves under and sent them home with a 9-0 drubbing to ponder over.
Coach Godlove's squad Is handicapped without the 4-star services of Bill Mattis, injured fullback, who was a nemesis to Bulldog tacklers.
Bethany completed 14 passes of 18 attempted in their air conditioned victory over Bud Selves' C. of E. vanguards. May the Swedes have a break-down and blowout tonight!
Haskell's Braves, who were none too pleased about burying the tomahawk" too many times, went on the warpath against Baker last week to the tune of 12 to 7. Now, the Bulldog tails are wagging for it would be just our luck to find the red-skinned bucks not willing to declare a truce on Armistice Day.
Afterthoughts—
This column would be pleased to receive special tips or expressions of opinion on sports. These items must be written and signed, however STOP THE SWEDES TONIGHT.
Meetings will be held In Wichita. Manhattan, and Lawrence in connection with the Kansas Teachers' programs. Every Alumnus Is cordially Invited.
The meeting In Wichita will be at the First Methodist Church. 330 N. Broadway, at 5:45 in Manhattan the College Cafeteria at 6:00; in Lawrence the Evans Hearth (Woman's Club Building), 1941 Massachusetts at 6:00.
Reservations with Miss Lucetta Johnson. 1311 N. St. Francis. Wichita: Abram E. Hostetter, Kansas State College. Manhattan; and Miss Estella Engle. University of Kansas. Lawrence, are necessary.
Skill in manual training work ranked high in the Alexander High school last year, as the prises from the Rush County Fair disclosed. Alexander had a total of four first prizes, one second, and two thirds.
Manual training in the Alexander High schools Is taught by Ralph O. Johnston, a graduate of McPherson College of the class of 1932.
College of Emporia Presbyterians
Longest nickname of the conference is tagged to another church college. College of Emporia, which was established and endowed by the Presbyterian Church. The football teams naturally adopted "Presbyterians" as their title and some writers shorten it to "Presbys”.
Regardless of what they are called, the Presbyd always have a tough schedule and usually rank near the top in conference ratings. "Bud Selves, former McPherson coach, will bring his Presbyterian crew to McPherson for the annual Homecoming game November 5.
Betty Coed and the Duchess of Windsor have something In common —the Duchess's wedding dress. Adaptations of the gown the former Wallis Warfield wore when she married the -abdicated King of England have gone to college with a bang.