PKD Question Is Released

The Pi Kappa Delta debate question recently released for the 1945-19-16 season is: Resolved, that the policy of the United States should be directed toward the establishment of free trade among the nations of the

world.

Dr. Bowersox, debate coach, has arranged the class debate tournament schedule which will open the season as follows: seniors vs. juniors, October 16, 6:45 p. m.; sophomores vs. freshmen, October 2 3, 6:45 p. m.; school championship, October 30. 6:45 p. m.

Tryouts for the men’s debate team will be given November 6. 6:45 p. m.; tryouts for the womens team are November 7, 6:45 p. m.

The tournaments have already been scheduled. There will be a squad tournament at Bethel December 1, and McPherson is to be host to debaters

at a squad tournament January 5.

which turned out to be an entire building. Here they met with 29 other delegates from Kansas schools of higher education for hours of concentrated USSF information. Lunch was served in the basement of the SU Building. Plans were made to have several speakers of the conference appear on our own campus in

the near future. A student from France was the main attraction of the conference, having been in America only three days before coming to the conference. She brought first hand information about student needs all over Europe. Especially in Holland, Belgium, Estonia, and France. She will be on our campus in the near future to give our student body and faculty a true idea of the

conditions over there.

At the conclusion of the afternoon sessions, the group again piled in the car and started homeward. We

arrived home in the rain just at midnight So ended our 20-hour day of travel and conference sessions.

These startling facts were discovered about students of McPherson College. Nowhere In the U. S. or even in the world can you find such young students enrolled in a properly accredited college. The records presented by the students themselves in the Central Office show that the following students were born in the year of 1945; Kathryn Bowers, Norma Clark, Betty Kimmel, Patricia Kennedy, Nina Kagarice, Ivan Lob-ban, Doris Lehman, Dorris Murdock, Gerald Mease, and Doris Stern.

There is also one student enrolled who was born in 19 4 3. She is a senior and an accomplished musician. Her name is Gertrude Wilkins.

Dr. Fleming and a group of Southwest District and Regional youth representatives journeyed to Salina Saturday. September 29. The purpose of the trip was to survey briefly a community project in North Salina, seeking possibilities for work camp activities. The group was invited to Mrs. Raymond Cooley, Probation Officer in the Probate Judge’s office there.

The Brethren Youth of the Southwest Kansas District and the Western Region are interested in exploring such projects which may offer opportunities for service. The representatives were Sarah May Vancil, Roberta Mohler, Kent Naylor, and Dale Brown.

Both Dr. Fleming and Dr. Metzler, who are chairmen of the two Southwest Kansas District boards, have an interest in this project and have cooperated in giving it further exploration.

The ladies quartet has been chosen for the year of 1945-1946. Professor Fisher made the selection from the number who tried out for the positions. First soprano is Miss Jo B. Brooks, a junior.

Iowa, will sing first alto. She hasreturned to McPherson College this year after an absence of a year. She was a prominent soloist while here

in school and will make a place for herself with her talent this year. Lucy is a junior at Macollege.

The second alto for the quartette is Miss Doris Coppock. Doris hails from Plattsburg, Missouri, and is enrolled in the sophomore class. She was also a member of the quartet last year, but she sang first alto, whereas she will sing second alto this season.

The town girls met for the first time this year on Thursday. Sept. 27, for the purpose of electing officers. Ione Akers of Conway is the new president, vice-president is Mary Jane Freeburg of McPherson and secretary is Virginia Boydston, also of McPherson.

The group expressed approval that town girls have a Christmas party the same night as the dorm girls.

The men of the college displayed their talent and humor Friday evening in a “stag party.” Preceding open house all college men were incited to meet in the SUR for an informal program.

Dale Brown, president of the Men’s Council, announced the program which was opened with group singing led by Kent Naylor. Professor Dell spoke briefly, giving some statistics about how many men were enrolled this year, the number being sixty four. Professor Fisher their played tw0 piano solos, and the group was entertained by Dr. Mohler who told several humorous stories and jokes. A

Quartet did themselves proud by singing “Kentucky Babe.” and swung along with “Get On Board.” Keith Burton gave his version of a letter to the draft board. The program concluded with group singing, and a parade by “Gravel Gertie” Hoover announcing open bouse in Arnold Hall.

our o’clock Saturday morning found six sleepy folk climbing into Ikenberry car in front of Sharp Hall. And upon settling themselves,

despite the cold and rough roads. Six o'clock found them at Abilene coffee ready for breakfast. After hot Pan cakes, eggs, toast and country sausage, they all felt tip top and ready for the long day ahead. Looking around at each other they discovered who they were. Doris Coppock, Jerry Hedges, Susan Ikenberry

Mrs. Ikenberry, Byron Fisher, Lawrence Wagoner. From here on to Lawrence and the Kansas University campus the group was in high

much to the amusement of those up front ( "You Are My Sunshine” turned out to be their best number.)

Reverend Ernest L. Ikenberry is at last on his way to China. After a wait of over one and a half years he is leaving to fill a relief position under the National Christian Council of China at Chungking. Reverend Ikenberry will leave the campus Monday and will drive to Chicago with Mrs. Ikenberry. He must be in New York City by October 15 where his ticket and passport and military vises are awaiting him. He will sail from New York, N. Y., for Calcutta, India where he will board a plane for Chungking, China. The name of the ship and date of sailing are uncertain.

A military permit to enter China held up the departure of Reverend Ikenberry for many months. During the war period no missionary could get a permit unless he was replacing some other person in Free China. The first ray of hope of leaving came in the form of a cable from Bishop Chen, Chairman of the National Christian Council of China, sent to the Foreign Missions Conference headquarters at New York. We quote, “Please invite Ikenberry Brethren Mission NCC Relief Business Secretary, Assist Overloaded Staff.” The General Mission Board of the Church of the Brethren voted to allocate Reverend Ikenberry to this relief for a time as the Brethren field of Mission work in North China is not yet open. The National Christian Council obtained a military permit from the American Military Headquarters in Chungking. This permission along with about thirty others was cabled to New York August 20. Thus it was possible to secure tickets and passport!

The Brethren mission field in Shansi, North China is quite a distance from Chungking, but Reverend Ikenberry ,plans to go there as soon as conditions permit. This territory in North China is part of the area that is under the control of the Communist army. At the present the conditions are very unsettled to say the least. The Brethren Mission plans to send a deputation back to this area as soon as possible by next spring if possible. When it is practical, Mrs. Ikenberry and Esther Marie will join Reverend Ikenberry on the field. Susan, Betty, and Ernest will most likely remain in school at McPherson.

Several men’s quartettes will be sent out during the next few weeks. The first quartet will be composed of David Albright, Keith Burton. Paul Wagoner, and Byron Fisher. They will go to Richland Center, in northeastern Kansas, for the district meeting. The meeting will be the weekend of October 8-9. The following week-end is the District Meeting of the southwestern district. A quartet composed of Albright, Burton, Fisher. and Gordon Corwin will go to Larned, Oct. 15. where the conference is to he held.

The male quartet will be chosen about the middle of October. At that time it will he formally announced.

Arnold Hall held its annual open house Friday evening, September 28. The dormitory was open to guests between the hours of eight and ten. Many visitors were received, and the girls of Arnold showed them around their dormitory.

Mrs. Stover, matron of the dormitory, was hostess, and senior girls presided at the tea table. Punch, crackers, and nuts were served to the guests when they had completed their tour of the hall.

A modified Quaker service with the men sitting on one side of the room and women on the other added a bit of the unusual to BYPD Sunday night.

Girls dressed in the “simple garb” ushered about 100 students into the candle-lighted room.

Piano melodies leaded to an atmosphere of meditation as attention was focused on a rustic worship center featuring the cross and an open Bible. A varied program of quartet numbers, poems, and appropriate scriptures, carried the program to a fitting climax. The quartet closed the service with the song “God Be With You Til’ We Meet Again.”

Dr. W. W. Peters gave an inspirational chapel talk Wednesday morning. He took his scripture verses from the first and second chapters of Genesis, the story of the Creation. Dr. Peters brought out the point that God has made man little lower than the angels.

God has put all the living things on the earth under man’s dominion and he has given him the wisdom and knowledge to handle all the elements of the earth.

Professor Nevin Fisher led the chapel in the hymns “Fairest Lord Jesus” and “God Send Us Men”, preceding Dr. Peters talk.

The September, October, edition of the “Clean Life Educator,” contains an article about the oration “Lifting the Smoke Screen,” by Patricia Kennedy. This oration won for Miss Kennedy the state antitobacco championship. Her oration was published along with two other orations in the “Clean Life Educator” for judgement as to which one should have the prize. Unusual interest was manifested by the readers, and letters, cards, and even personal calls were made to register votes. A majority of the votes were for Miss Kennedy, although each of the contestants received approval, and many expressed themselves as having trouble in making a choice as all were good.

The “Clean Life Eduactor” has awarded Pat a $5.00 prize and sends their congratulations to both her and to Dr. J. W. Fields of McPherson who has sponsored these intercollegiate No-Tobacco Oratorical Contests for twenty-five years in the state of Kansas.

Stressing the need of relief to hungry and starving people in the world today, Rev. E. L. Ikenberry addressed the chapel audience on Monday, October 1.

The starvation of many people is so certain that it is necessary for the church to step in and supply food to those who might otherwise starve. “The church is far back in the running of the race, but it has always had a cutting edge.” The cutting edge of our church today is shown by the refusal to hate our enemies and by administering relief in their behalf. “The cutting edge is the only answer to war,” continued Rev. Ikenberry, who closed his talk by emphasizing the fact that our neighbors are not only the people who live in the house next to ours, hut anyone in the entire world that needs help.

Rev. Ikenberry will leave by plane about the middle of October to return to China, where he was a missionary for many years. Upon his arrival, he will work for the National Christian Council Administration relief.

The speaker was introduced by Professor R. E. Mohler, who was chairman of the chapel in the absence of Dr. Peters.

Floy Lackey Andrews, soprano, presented a recital in chapel Friday morning, September 28.

Mrs. Andrews, formerly of Fruit-land, Idaho, was a student at McPherson College in 1936 and 1937. It was here she met her husband. In Los Angeles, she continued her vocal work, and now is singing in concerts and over the radio.

Mrs. Andrews proved very popular with the students who called her hack for two encores. They were: “Four Ducks on a Pond” and “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.”

Fifteen new members were voted into the Barkerette Club Friday, October 5. They were: Betty Krehbiel,

Betty Lou Jamison, Mary Jane Freeburg, Mary Metzler, Ann Oberst, Theda Flory, Phyllis Olwin, Margaret

Bechtold, Pat Kennedy, Milly Jones, Masako Nakamura, Arlene Prentice, Jane Bell, Bernice Dixon, and Geneva Agee.

This organization is composed of 4 0 members; members from previous years are held over. There was a deficit of fifteen members to be elected this year.

The Barkerettes are an honorary pep club of girls for the purpose of inspiring school spirit and pep. They will work together with the Cheerleaders.

The first meeting of the college pep hand was held Wednesday, Sept. 26, under the direction of Jack Du Bois. The band shows promise, but more trumpets and reed instruments are needed. Everyone that has an instrument should make it known to the director and should be present at Wednesday evening rehearsals. If you do not have an instrument but play one, report and it might be possible to secure an instrument for you. Drum players and a cymbal player are also needed.

The college band plays a vital part in the athletic set-up and in school spirit. Playing in the band is not only fun. not only good patriotism, but it is also good instrumental practice. A new arrangement has been made with the Barkerettes whereby band members become honorary members of the pep club. In general there will be a strong effort made this year to have better cooperation and stimulate a stronger school spirit.

At a meeting called by the sophomores class president, Wayne Bowman, Coach Thomas Hayden was chosen as faculty sponsor for that

Coach Hayden teaches several classes besides being coach of athletics here at McPherson College.

At the meeting on October 3, permission was granted to the Women’s Council to operate the snack bar. The budget for the year 1945-4 6 was discussed and approved.

Blair gave the report from the initiation committee and read the rules drawn by the committee. The Council voted to accept these rules.

The recommendations from the Board of Publications concerning funds for the Quadrangle were approved.

The Council voted to underwrite the expenses of a concert to be held in chapel.

A committee was appointed to plan the Council Chapel program on October 12.

B. Enforcement.

1. A violator of any of the above provisions can he:

a. Reprimanded by an upperclassman or faculty member.

b. Reported to the initiation committee.

2. Upon further violation, the

violator automatically will be referred to the Student Council.

3. Continual violation of the

above rules summons the student before the Administration.

C. Duration.

1. Termination for the wearing of the green caps will be determined by a tug of war across the draw between the freshmen and the upper-class men.

a. Teams shall be of approximate

weight.

1). The activity shall be under the direction of Coach Hayden and Dr. Mohler.

c. The time for this event will be determined by the committee.

2. If the freshmen are victorious, the caps shall he worn for six weeks of school, but if the upperclassmen win. the time shall be extended to eight weeks.

D. Claims.

1. Any criticism will be honored by the committee.

2. Any freshman feeling that he has a valid reason why he cannot comply with any of the above provisions shall feel free to present his case before the committee

A. General Initiation.

1. All freshmen shall wear green caps on and off the campus from 8:00 a. m. Monday until 5:00 p. m. Friday and at all athletic contests during the initiation period.

a. Roys will remove caps upon entering buildings.

1). Girls must wear caps at all meals.

c. Each freshman will purchase a green cap at the Business office within two days of their arrival.

* 2. Freshman boys will be responsible for the flying of the Flag in a proper manner. The Flag must be put up before 8:00 a. m. and taken down between 5:45 p. m. and 6:00 p. m., the same day and must be flown according to regulations governing the flying of the Flag. A schedule will be posted designating the person responsible for the Flag for a certain period of time.

3. Freshman hoys and girls will he responsible for the marking and preparing of the field before and cleaning up after the football games in the college stadium according to a schedule posted by the initiation committee.

4. Freshmen will open doors for

all upperclassmen and faculty members. Freshmen girls are not required to open doors for upperclassmen. Upperclassmen will precede

freshmen into the dining hall.

5. Freshmen will shine shoes for upperclassmen upon reasonable request.

Ethelbert and Science

There was once a man named Johnson. This man was an average American business man. He was not ignorant; neither did he have a mind that was exceptionally brilliant.

One day in 1945 Ethelbert Johnson said to himself, “Ethelbert, what do you know about this atomic bomb? What do you know about matter, energy, time, space? Practically nothing." Ethelbert meditated for several minutes and struck out the “practically.”

He then decided to carry out an investigation. “Just why,” said Ethelbert, “do I know so little about so much?”

Johnson discovered that he had lost out way back when he was studying relativity. Ethelbert Johnson could not understand relativity even after he had made a famous test in which he dropped through space in an elevator at a speed equal to that of gravity. On that flight, he had dropped a soft-boiled egg. This egg. instead of falling to the floor as an ordinary egg would do, remained in the air. traveling downward at the same rate at which the elevator traveled. But doubting Mr. Johnson would have much preferred an apple in place of the soft-boiled egg.

Science and You

Let us compare ourselves to Mr. Ethelbert Johnson. Let us concentrate for a moment in seeking our Waterloo. It might have occurred when we studied relativity, or quite possibly it was before that. We may not have met it until we came face to face with such startling but unrevealing terms as decahydromaphthalene, chclo-pentanopertydrophenathrene, or tocopheral in organic chemistry.

Whenever it was, why was it that we did get lost? We understand so little of what we know. This thing called science is important enough that there should be some method of leveling it down to the mind of the common person.

Unknown scientific fields have taken the place of unknown geographical fields. In science man has found a means to satisfy the urge of adventure. Man had dedicated himself to the task of seeking the truth of the unknown.

We Must Grow

Man has devoted himself to science, but in doing that very thing, he has neglected some of the other aspects of this, his life. We have grown by bounds in this province, but in so doing, we become warped and stunted, by comparison, in the realm of things social and moral.

We know that the world cannot risk a global war waged with atomic power. That is the one consoling fact to be gathered from the strike of surprise we were subjected to upon hearing of the atomic bomb. The world is faced with the ineffaceable task of seeing that some method is worked out whereby we can dispense with the inefficacious modes of the worldly and selfish political and social conduct now practiced.

We, must realize that we must grow morally and socially as we have grown geographically and scientifically.

From The Library

"You are. in great part, what you lead. Of course, you are a great many other things, too. But your reading (along with what you think about it) is an important factor in shaping, enlivening and expending your personality.

Your habits of thought are so much the result of what you have read that it would be difficult, if not impossible, for even a skilled psychoanalyst to determine how much of you is your reading and how much other environmental influences.

Certainly your reading has greatly molded your thoughts, shaped your opinions, helped to create many of your likes and dislikes.

You are what you read.

And if you think you are not. let me remind you that there is more than one kind of reading. Reading is much more than sticking your nose into or above a book.

When you think of reading, you think of books. But reading is much more than books. It includes magazines and newspapers. Even the movies are a kind of reading when you stop to think about them; they are oversized picture hooks that talk. The radio is reading, too . . .

Looking at reading in this very broad way brings us to the conclusion that everything we percieve, he it type or the things for which type is merely a symbol, is an act of reading. Reading is another way of living, not the only way of course, hut it adds the most in the long run. Reading explains, improves, and intensifies living."

“Books are keys to wisdom’s treasure;

Books are gates to lands of pleasure;

Books are paths that upward lead;

Books are friends. Come, let us read.”

From ‘‘How To Enjoy Reading” by Charles Lee.

A Year Ago—

This column is for the benefit of now freshmen who’d like to know of last year's escapades and events; and also for upperclassmen who would like to reminisce.

This time last year we had five new faculty members. Mrs. Iken-berry became Dean of Women, haunted constantly by girls, girls, girls. Professor Weinreich arrived to lighten up the language classes. Miss Harris came up no’th to help us dig up dusty tomes, Dr. Fleming arrived to replace Dr. Bittinger. and Prof. Bowersox began to bring history up to date.

Dates! Oh yes. we got around last year too. A year ago the Naylor-baughs were going strong hut Pat

Kennedy hadn’t yet started to lead Helinan a merry life. Irene Schramel and Dale Brown were usually spoken of in the same breath, and Chuck Dumond made the gossip column by taking freshman Arlene Rolfs out.

Freshmen! We had lots of them last year too. Esther Miller rated first in the Freshman English Test last September. Frosh initiation went well, with green ribbons around pig tails and bare big toes. It was lard in their hair that took some of the keen enjoyment out of the water melon feed for those green newcomers.

No football last year either, but the Canines had taken the Swedes in baseball, 10-0. And that’s all for now. Know any more than you did students?

Student Volunteers met in the SUR for a short worship program after which the various groups parted ways: each working on an especially assigned task. Those working on the deputation committee continued their

program planning, letterwriting etc. A

number of girls continued to ply the needle

diligently as baby jackets, skirts, and other articles of wearing apparel took shape. Several of the fellows helped transport bundles and boxes of relief clothing from Elrod’s garage to the basement of the Industrial Arts building where sorting and bailing will take place.

A column in the Spectator this semester will be one entitled “Let-tiers to the Editor.” If It is used with discretion, it can be profitable to the students and the school as a whole.

Anyone who has a problem or who may have opinions on problems concerning the school, is invited to write a letter to the editor. These letters must be signed; the author’s name will be held in confidence, however, and will not he published with the letter.

The viewpoints expressed in this column will not necessarily be those of the editor or of the student council who sponsors the Spectator.

To many of you who know Kurtis Naylor, brother of Kent, this following excerpt of a letter by Claude Wolfe will be interesting.

On the 12th day of July I was privileged to be present at a very interesting and important ceremony which was held in the office of the minister of education in Quito. The ceremony was held on the 12th day of July which by coincidence was the same day three years before that Kurtis Naylor arrived at Quito. Since that day, he has been active in many things in Quito. In practically all cases he has won his way into the hearts of the Equadorian people not alone for what he is, but also for what he has done in the interest of the common people. In Keusdor the people appreciate what is done for them and usually express that appreciation in some tangible form. It should be a significant fact in the Brethren History that upon this day. an honor seldom bestowed upon a foreigner was bestowed upon Kurtis as a representative of the Church of the Brethren.

It was quite interesting that the minister made mention of the fact that Kurtis was being decorated for his outstanding service which he had rendered to the people of Keusdor. It was even more interesting that he made mention of the fact that this

Welcome to McPherson, John Robert

Dubois! And hearty congratulations to

mamma Thelma and papa Jack. Young John made his debut in the McPherson County Hospital on September 30. Soon mama and John will be able to receive all the clamoring folk who are anxious for a peek at the new member of the Dubois family.

A festive table took secondaries on the evening of September 27, Ruth Engelland’s birthday. You’ve guessed it. Ruth herself was the center of attraction. Of course that chocolate cake and ice cream received their share.

Girls who made up the party were Ruth Engelland, honoree, Della Mae Poland, Phyllis Strickier, Avis Erb, Evelyn Metzger, Phyllis Erb, Arlene Rolfs, Arlene Prentice, Rosalee Engelland (Ruth’s visiting sister), Ruth Brubaker, and Rosella Haley.

Remember that terrific rainstorm that night? Some of that group even ventured out in it! Soaked, but happy, they enjoyed a downtown movie.

Johnette Spengler, Gernelda Sprenkel, Phyllis Strickler, Dorothy Frantz, Roberta Mohler, and Katherine Rowers were at the home of Johnette’s sister for dinner Sunday. And from all reports Mrs. Stucky really knows how to cook a chicken dinner.

Elizabeth Holsopple admits this is her first time in Kansas. Yes, she’s another Iowan who says Iowa is a good place to be from—now just what does she mean by that!

That blond lass with a smile for everyone is none other than Carol Trowbridge—hailing from Nebraska: The spotless halls on second are a result of her efforts.

The Beckwith’s—yes, there’s two now that Carl and Carrie Belle have arrived. Of course we got acquainted with Carl last year, but this is our first acquaintance with Glen—and we like it!!!

One can’t speak of Carl without including Carrie Belle. Fellows, she’s taken! but then you already knew that. Miss Lewis (Carrie Belle) flashes a winsome smile to all she meets.

Betty Reeves is another of those pretty little gals with a sparkler on a certain finger. Betty has that fair complexion contrasting with her dark hair, making an attractive contrast. Yes, she’s from Iowa.

Gordon Reist, that tall shy guy with the big brown eyes is another Iowan—he’s just a dishwasher at heart gals, so here's your chance.

Did you forget to turn your clock back Sunday?

If you went to church an hour early, or wondered why others were sleeping an hour later than usual, chances are that you were one of the many who did forget that wav time was abolished early Sunday morning.

At 4:30 p. m. Saturday, when the campus buildings were deserted for the week-end, the two control clocks in the electricians building were set back an hour. Although this change did not affect the other clocks immediately, by early this morning all the University clocks had lost an hour and were running on schedule.

Students now are getting up in daylight but find it is almost dark when they leave the campus at 5:30 p.m.-University Daily Kansan.

She means what she says when

she says she’s engaged. Sorry Brownie.

Sorry Zerg. Sorry Giles. Sorry— but why go on? And those weren’t druids, pixies, or even gremlins cavorting

on Kline’s front lawn after supper this week. Those were the Klinetttes folk gaming and/or reducing.

It seems like our young Beckwith is trying to keep pace with his brother,

at least he was seen with one of our senior lasses, Millie Jones, last Saturday night. Oh, yes, speaking of Saturday night what’s this we hear about Krehbiel and Strickler? Nothing definite, but it seems that they were the two parties in a certain date.

Brownie seems to be making the rounds; it was Lois Kauffman on Sunday night. Don’t worry girls your turn's coming,

Zerger proved to be a very persistent young man Sunday night, but he finally gave up after about ten failures. Oh. well, he didn’t want to go out anyway——sour grapes, eh!

This Schramel Mease affair is assuming

amazing proportions, they’ve studying together now, which puts them in the Allen-Ditmars class.

So Rothrock went home again this week. That bacon that he was bragging about really must be worth the trip, judging from the eager Way he dashes away from our fair campus. Hut the only catch is that he always conies back.

Annette Ronk is not doing so bad despite the man shortage. It is rumored that she had four escorts Sunday night. How about it. Paul?

Upon interviewing Marilyn Horner after her accident, she stated, "I just hope a certain freshman does not ask me to go to a dance."

More women? It doesn’t seem possible, but a prominent young Romeo made the remark, “You know. I’m about to run out of anyone to go with out here.” , Come on girls let’s keep him interested.

Oh, these conversations! Of course we would never eavesdrop, but it sure is fun to hear things. An especially interesting conversation . took place

Wednesday afternoon with a short program. Arlene Prentice played a piano solo, a waltz by Chopin. Eulalia Crist gave a humorous reading by Cornelia Otis Skinner. The girls came back boasting that they had angel food cake with whipped cream and pineapple topping and coffee.

Roberta Mohler was hostess to a super slumber party on Thursday evening. Roberta’s folks were gone so some of the college girls thought they should help Roberta take care of her little brother and sister. Roberta didn't seem to mind the assistance and what fun everyone had. Of course Edwin and Genelle were little angels and slept through all the noise and commotion. Not much slumbering went on, but a gala time was shared. The guests were Ruth Engelland, Della Mae Poland, Joan Finfrock, Donnis Wampler, Avis Erb, Evelyn Metzger, Leona Dell, and the hostess, Roberta Mohler.

The same old speech of “It's really grand to be back.” was quite evident on our campus this past week-end. Some of the former students, that have visited the campus during the past several weeks were: Miss Alvina Dirks, Ruth Shoemaker, Mrs. Wayne Geisert. Alta Gross, and Leora Dobrinski.

Mrs. Riddlebarger. mother of Joyce, has been visiting here in McPherson for the last week. Mrs. Riddlebarger is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kittell. of this city.

A special table was had by the Idaho gang when Mrs. Riddlebarger visited the dining hall. They really enlivened things with their rendition of the college song.

And the rains came! And they brought with them the first touch of cold weather. Brrrrrr! The campus-kids didn’t quite know whether to haul out their woolies or not. but they did sprout out in gay sweaters. Now fair weather is here again and the girls are happy to be able to wear their gay prints a few weeks longer.

AIR

ASHIONS

The fashion leaders of America predicted extreme styles for the campus this fall. They pictured the coeds wearing wide, full sleeved tapering, shirts, ballerina tights, and upsweep hairdos. But they forgot that the American girl has a mind of her own. She has come back to school with her old saddle shoes, her loafers, skirts and sweaters, bright plaid shirts and all the old comfortable

Our own campus is proof enough of this. The girls turn out for classes in pretty cottons, long plaid shirts and skirts of all colors. For watermelon feeds and moonlight hikes we still have our old jeans and T

looking like a fashion plate, just go to church next Sunday. They know when and how to dress.

Once in Virginia,” said a speaker who had received an introduction that promised more than he felt he could deliver."I Passed a small church displaying a large sign. It read: 'Annual Strawberry Festival’, and below in small letters, ‘On account

nt! But suddenly,” continued the singer, "the conductor stopped and turning to me said, "Not quite so loud in the bass, Mr. Fisher.'"

Dale is married to the former Roberta Stinnette, of 995 South Huron, Denver, Colo. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Dale, of Geneseo. His brother is a private first class in the Army.

Dale graduated from Geneseo High School, attended McPherson College, McPherson. Kan., for two years.

As you likely know, our letters aren’t censored any more, though we aren’t supposed to write in advance of any destination of the ship, or the type troops we are taking. Otherwise we can write as we please.

We arrived yesterday morning from Okinawa, here at Jinsen, Korea with the first wave of occupation forces. Because of the latitude, and the passage of a cold front yesterday it is quite pleasantly cool, after weeks and months of seemingly unbearable heat and high humidity at Honolulu. Eniwetok, Ulithi and Okinawa. And likely it will warm up here in a day or two. Part of our load of troops have gone ashore, but it will bo a couple days before the rest leave. So far as I know everything went off as planned yesterday. As I understand it, the formal surrender for Korea is to be signed today aboard the cruiser Minneapolis. We were first ordered to blackout the ship last night, but about eight the order was changed and all lights were turned on. Tonight we should have a movie topside. and that is a treat, even if it is an old third grade picture.

Several of the ships were given Japanese pilots to bring them into this very tricky harbor, and since we are flag for a transport division wo got one. plus his interpreter. Believe me, it was rather an odd feeling to have them aboard. I know the captain was rather uncomfortable, and in some doubt as to whether to listen to him or not. Reefs are numerous, and of course the waters have been heavily mined, and not much time for minesweepers to clear it. Rut everything went off smoothly and we all got in safely. Given a few more

days and we’ll have the mines swept and the channel marked so we can navigate it easily. All troops and crew Were given orders to say or do absolutely nothing to the pilot and interpreter, just ignore them. The captain was stiffly polite, but I never saw him smile once while they were aboard.

I don’t know how much you've heard of where I’ve been this summer. We left Seattle the night of June 27. went to Honolulu and stopped a week, went to Eniwetok and

Choral club is getting off to a grand start tilts year, what with Professor Fisher calling our able accompanist Miss Conner, when since last February we’ve called her Mrs. Wilkins! But then you know what they, say about professors—especially music professors. And then we must mention the persistent ping pong ball that quite disrupted that section by continually rolling around underfoot at the last practice. Needless to say the girls all felt quite relieved when the owner called it home.

Another item of interest concerns a bottle of chocolate milk. Many half truths have! come out—but here is the true story told in full. Names will be omitted so as not to cause embarrassment to certain parties involved.

One night Miss X was journeying over to Kline ball to see a friend, when she discovered a bottle of chocolate milk sitting on a doorstep. Thinking the owner had forgotten it, the young lady took it with her to Kline and passed it around to her friends. When the bottle became almost empty the girls filled it with water, resealed the cap and Miss X replaced the bottle where she had found it. Then two innocent Misses of Arnold, first floor, passed by— and seeing the tempting bottle of chocolate milk they took it to their room. Imagine their embarrassment when they discovered that the bottle contained chocolate colored water, and not milk at all. Feeling themselves the brunt of a practical joke, they kept the bottle and remained silent.

And now we come to the owner of the milk. Pity the poor four (two prominent campus couples) when they went to find their milk. Their little party spoiled, and to this day, no one is quite sure who is involved.

Kline Hall has been fairly sizzling with, shall we say, items of interest. Prof. Fisher’s little boy, Bryant, made a phone call to a certain Mohler girl, and she’s no relation to Professor It. E. Tina West visited her home the other week-end, but it wasn't that she was homesick. The boy friend turned up there. Flash!

the other night in a certain room of Arnold Hall, and it concerned none other than our own Bob K. Like to know what it was, Bob?

Last year’s senior. Blanche Geisert, is still the same old “Grace”. A letter was received by the Spec staff from Miss Geisert, a now dignified (?) school teacher, and we quote, “Be sure to put in plenty of gossip columns, even if they are supposed to be outmoded.” We assure you, Blanche, that we will try our darnedest to make this column reek with scandal and gossip. By the way what have you been doing lately?

an important business trip. It re-mains to be seen who will remain on McPherson College’s K-9 squad, consequently when you find out we hope you

will be able to say, “I read it in the Spectator!”

Incidentally it certainly is wonderful

the way basketball fans crowd around the door of the practice room in the ol’ gym. Wonder if the “coke” machine, or the fellows brought them there. “Them” refers to the residents of Arnold Hall.

Enough “Chucks” for this time.

Nineteen men turned out for the first basketball practice Tuesday afternoon. Coach Tom Hayden gave these fellows their first lecture on fundamentals of basketball and he is going to continue to give a course in this line of study.

The present practice periods for basket bail will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 3:00 to 5:00 p. m. This schedule will continue until the games are arranged.

Heading the list of returned letter-men are Paul Markham and Bob Lowe; both fellows have twin letters. Dave Albright, Marvin Kreh-biel, Kent Naylor, and Melvin Zerger have one letter, each for basketball. Orville "Buck” Buckingham lettered in football.

Twelve other fellow's have turned out for practice. They are Wayne Bowman. Bill Biles. Marvin Heide-brecht, Keith Howard, Paul Gerlach, Ivan Lobban, Dick Mohler, Gordon Reist, Lewis Roberts, Matt Scherer, Bob Stover, and Merle Wedel. Prospects are good for another victorious year for Mac on the basketball floor.

An exciting game of Hockey was played Monday afternoon. Evelyn Metzger and Marianna Stinette chose up sides, and the game began. After playing for quite some time, the girls rested a while, and then resumed the game. "When the game was “ore” the tired but happy girls made their way to the dorm.

The welcome mat is still out for any and all girls who wish to join in the fun. It is hoped that in the near future, the “hockey girls” can have a game with the added attraction of refreshments. Need I say more? See you at “Hockey Time” next Monday afternoon.

A nice number of girls visited the YMCA building in downtown McPherson last Thursday afternoon. The center of attraction was the swimming pool in the basement. WAA girls spent a fun-filled hour practicing up on their swimming techniques.

Due to a little too much shopping, some of the girls were late, a fact which proved embarrassing both to the girls and to some boys who were playing in the gym in less than full regalia. Let this be a warning, girls! Be on time.

The first swim was “on the house.” A fee of one nickel will be charged for later meetings, but don’t let this stop you. Come on in!

Thursday afternoon girls swarmed all over the "Y” pool for a lot of fun. There wasn’t much room for swimming, but everyone tried their best tricks. Some stood on their heads, others tried new and fancy ways of diving, and the beginners learned some simple strokes. Everybody was always being pushed around, but nobody got drowned or even hurt. After rushing to be out

Salina High’s Maroon football squad proved last Saturday night that they were the team to beat in Central Kansas League. They opened their circuit by stamping McPherson Bullpups into the mud 3 5 to 0.

The Bullpups journeyed to Salina with the anticipation that Bob Knight, returned all-state fullback, would give them trouble. They soon found that another youth by the name of Lewis would plague them as much as Knight.

In the first quarter Lewis broke through the Pups defense for an 18-yard touchdown run after which Knight booted the extra point put-ting Salina ahead 7-0.

During the 2nd quarter Salina made two touchdowns, one was made when Lewis broke through for a 37 yard run. The second touchdown was made by Walter after the Pups had fumbled on their own one foot line.

Third quarter the Maroons pulled the throttle down and went to work Knight hurled a pass early in the quarter on the Pups 46 yard line to Lewis on the 24 and Lewis ran the remainder for another touchdown. A few minutes later Knight shot another pass, this time to Walter from the 26 to the 2-yard line. Knight placed another kick through the uprights making the score 35 to 0 and the first team retired.

Coach Johnston stated that his team needed a lot of hard drill before meeting Junction City this coming Friday.

If you didn’t come to the first two meetings, you can come to all the rest and still be active. So come on out next Thursday afternoon for a swell time.

Tuesday afternoon at 4:30, the football field was the scene of our WAA softball club meeting. The sudden good weather brought out 27 girls, a record attendance. The time was spent in infield and outfield practice. Batting practice also put the girls in condition to play a good game of softball next week.

Washington —Ambulance planes of the U. S. Troop Carrier Command between D-day and the middle of January flew more than 100,000 wounded allied soldiers from the Continent to England without loss of a patient.

stopped a day, then to Ulithi where we waited for 1C days until they were ready for us at Okinawa. We got to Okinawa the morning of August 12, and were there until last Wednesday when we left for here. So you see we’ve been swinging at anchor a lot more than we’ve been steaming. And with the heat, and troops aboard most of the time, it has been far from pleasant. And of course, no liberty, except an occasional trip to some small recreation island, where the only thing to do was walk around, or lie down and sleep.

I was on such an island once at Okinawa and it’s the only time I’ve been off the ship for six weeks. There were plenty of evidences of the battle. even on this small island.

The first few days we were at Okinawa we had several air raid alerts each night, and were only a few miles away when the Pennsylvania and a transport like ours were hit.

There were never any planes over us. The night of the 14th, after news of the surrender that morning we had the longest alert we’d had. We finished unloading all our troops and cargo that day, so there wasn’t much celebrating for us, except that most of us felt a tremendous thrill of relief and joy that couldn’t be put into words. And I. for one, didn’t feel inclined to do much wild celebrating. News of the wild demonstrations in the States, particularly the one in San Francisco, weren’t received too kindly out here. Well, the important thing is that it’s over, and we all hope and pray that the men who govern, and the people who are governed, really want to build an everlasting peace, and have the wisdom and courage, particularly courage, to do it. It won’t be easy and isn’t going to be any easier because of the advent of the atomic bomb.

Naturally, the big thing I’m interested in now is to get home, but that’s going to take a while. As of today I have 431/2 points of the required 4 4 and will have the 4 4 on October 9. But I’m a long way from home and likely won’t be any closer then. And so far there hasn’t been any transportation available to the states for those now eligible for discharge.

I’ve wondered if the end of the war will make much difference in your program for the winter. I think likely there won’t be any football team, but I rather look for the conference to have a regular basketball schedule. Boy! it will be great to see a game again.

I really didn't intend to write a book when I started and I hope I haven’t bored you too much. I don’t know when I can get this mailed, but at least I’ll get it started.

I suppose that everyone celebrated the ending of the war. I’m so thankful that it is finally over. Now maybe some of the boys who have had the worst of it will soon be back home. Some of the fellows have really spent time over there where I have done nothing but sweat it out in the states. There has been some talk about sending some of us garrison soldiers to do some occupation in Japan, but nothing definite as yet. At present I am still teaching about the same things as before.

Had some letters from the old gang. Had a very interesting letter from “Doc” Hoover. He is somewhere in Germany with 97 points and is sweating out transportation back to the States. He met Miss Warner (now Lt.) Somewhere in Germany. She was waiting for a plane to take her somewhere in Italy.

I suppose that by now you are busy getting ready for the coming school year. Are you going to have football, or don’t you think you will have enough boys in school for that? How about the girls’ department, will you have to handle that also this year? I understand McPherson College has added a few new courses and also a new major in Sociology.

Yes, the wife is still with me. She is working in a jewelry store and is supporting me to the custom that I am used to.

I understand Tony Voshell is out of service and in McPherson. When you see him be sure to give him my regards. I suppose he will go back to coaching.

Now that the war is over the joint here has given out with a few ratings. I guess that they figure we can’t harm the war effort anymore so no harm can be done by giving us ratings.

Well, Coach, this is about all for now. Don’t overwork yourself and let us know the latest at the old Campus.

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Shux!! No more candy, no more pie, no more 3 teaspoons of sugar in our tea, (Ha), no more cigars, or cigars in miniature, no more cake,

no more jelly, no more F’s, no more late hours of chatter, no more late dates with women, no more sodas, milkshakes, and things too numerous to mention! Well, we guess basketball is in its baby clothes at McPherson, and another month it will be a grown man around here. We can depend on those bull-dog cagers! How about it, fellow's?

Yes sir, and yes mam, those boys who trotted out. on the floor last Tuesday for basketball workout ought to be mentioned here! To begin with, we will start with that tall, curly blond freshman. Bill Giles, and go right down the list. Along with Bill, we saw Kent Naylor, Bob Lowe, Paul Gerlach, Wayne Bowman. Merle Wedel, Melvin Zerger, Dick Mohler, Gordon Reist, Lewis Roberts, Bob Stover, “Buck” Buckingham, Keith Howard, Paul Markham, tall, slim, Heidebrecht, shy Ivan Lobban, Marvin Krehbiel, Matt Scherer, and our dear Dave A. would have been there, but was called away to Wichita, not Conway Springs, on

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