By the time this bit of literature rolls off the press, Sadie Hawkins day, with all of its hilarity, exercise, buckets of water, etc., will have come and went. But nevertheless, now, before the race for “a man?? " even starts, is the best time to give Sadie Hawkins day a real evaluation concerning its social implications. Profundity! Profundity!

First of all we must recognize Al

Capp as the founder of this good old American custom. Please do not Misunderstand. I do not mean that it is A1 Capp’s fault that women chase men. I do believe that he has a tendency to over estimate the reluctance of men to ho caught, and the eagerness of women to match them. Most females agree with me at this point.

Secondly, we extend our admiration to Lil Abner, No. 1 hero of

American women. The thing which seems to “get” the most is mainly the fact that he’s not got. To the male gender the homo-sapiens, Lil Abner is the symbol of freedom which is why all the Mac men are going to start running vena verra fast, when the time comes.

It would really he unfair not to give Daisy Mae credit as being the outstanding “Eager Beaver” of our time. Besides she sets the example to the rest of the women to Run!

Now that we have that brief history out of the way, let’s take a realistic look at what happens at Mc-Pherson on this particular day.

To begin with, John Ditmars and “Marv” Blough took their gals riding, and consequently it was a put up deal, so Dorris and Edith didn’t have to exert any extra energy. John Wilford (Kline) was literally drug

into the boys’ dorm, by some thoughtful males, because he was passing the time of day with Cart-ner, and time was passing, which meant the chase would soon he on—-which was what John wanted. (Are you following me? ).

Well, by this time, you know what happened on Thursday, and Friday, and Friday night. The social implications were that this girl meets boy, girls grab hoy—that’s tuff! But of course it really is oodles of fun, and it is also a wonderful way for the girls to really express themselves. Self expression is a very important thing you know, and all the bodies that were leaping happily over McPherson Campus chasing and heating and changing and catching and chasing some more were merely the results of an over abundance of the females love for their fellow-men.

The Administration Committee of the college has approved the proposed plan for having a kitchen in Kline Hall for the use of students who wish to have a place for parties, and to make candy or pop corn.

This room will be sponsored by the Women’s Council, and a list of rules and regulations will be set up to govern the use of the room.

During Thanksgiving vacation, necessary repairs will be made, and equipment will be placed in the kitchen. Those students who will remain on the campus during the vacation may offer their help to Geneva Agee, chairman of the furnishings committee, or her assistants, Tex Lobban, and Margaret Bechtold.

Students are being asked to donate silverware, dishes, and utensils that are no longer being used. If you have any contributions, please contact Joyce Riddlebarger, Roberta Mohler, or Jerry Hedges, who are on the equipment committee.

Six other teams were chosen from those who tried out. Catherine Little and Bernadine Schafer will be a substitute team for the women’s varsity, and Charles Dumond and Robert Stover will he the substitute team for the Men’s varsity. Other women’s teams chosen were Johnet-te Spengler and Theora Hardy, and an alternating team composed of Helen Thomas, Masako Nakamura, and Margaret Bechtold. Two other men’s teams are made up of Dayton Rothrock and John Sheets, Robert Keim and John Kidwell.

Coach Bowersox announced that practice will soon begin in preparation for the first tournament. Prospects appear to he good with five returning varsity debaters and several others with considerable experience.

The national collegiate question for debate will be used: Resolved, that the policy of the United States should be directed toward the establishment of free trade among the nations of the world.

Supermen and women was the subject of Reverend W. H. Upton the guest speaker from the Congregational Church, who spoke in Chapel on Wednesday morning. However, he did not speak about those supermen so well known in folklore. Rather, he was interested in giants of the mind. He put a question to the students as to the manner in which they are going to use the strength they are acquiring here in school. He pointed out that this strength should be used to help our fellow men. and to make the world a better place. This type of superman must use his power as a trust. The supermen of tomorrow are the students of today. Reverend Upton said in closing that one must use the power that he has to make his world a world of God and his people a people of brotherhood.

The College Choir sang a southern mountain song at the beginning of the chapel program.

The McPherson College male quartet journeyed to Kansas City. Kansas, last Saturday and Sunday, November 3 and 4. to present a program of music for the members and friends of the Central Church of the Brethren at their annual homecoming. They were accompanied by President W. W. Peters, who spoke at the Sunday evening meeting.

The quartet sang one number during the worship service on Sunday morning. They also presented a half-hour program of sacred and secular music at this evening service. It included the college song (freshmen, please note) and a special introduction of the members of the quartet. One feature of the program was a solo by Dave Albright, first tenor.

Other members of the quartet are Keith Burton, second tenor; Paul Wagoner, baritone; and Bryan Fisher. bass. They drove the college car to Kansas City, leaving Saturday noon, and returning late Sunday night.

Accompanying Dr. Peters was his daughter. Misses Lois Burger and Mildred Jones stopped over in Kansas City on their way back from Lee-ton, Mo., and returned with Dr. Peters Sunday night.

Not to be outdone by the residents of Kline and Arnold Halls, who have already shown their hospitable spirits, the men of Fahnestock Hall will throw open the portals of their dormitory this coming Friday evening, November 16, from 8: 00 to 10: 00 o’clock. The fellows will play hosts to all visitors on this, their open house night.

Preparations are underway for the occasion with three committees of men directing the planning. All fellow-students and friends are invited to share in the spirit of hospitality which will prevail throughout the dorm this Friday.

We Salute Dale Strickler

Dale A. Strickler, “Duke, ” as he is better known, came to McPherson in the autumn of 1920. He graduated with the class of 1924. His high school work was done in the schools of his home town, Ramona. “Duke” was a popular student in college, and will long be remembered for his athletic skill. His work in basketball was especially strong. In 1923 “Duke” was voted an All State guard on the mythical all state team. He

Dale is married to Velma (Keller), also a graduate of McPherson College. They have two children, Billy, age six, and Ann, age three. At the present time the Stricklers make their home at 712 W. Wayne street, North Manchester, Indiana.

Following his graduation from college, Dale attended the graduate school of business of Northwestern University for one year. For twenty years he was Assistant Cashier of the Peoples State Bank of McPherson. One year ago he accepted the position of Treasurer of Manchester College.

In addition to being a splendid business man, Dale has shown great interest in the work of his church and community. While in McPherson he held many positions of responsibility in various civic organizations. Dale would probably tell you that he feels that he has made his greatest contribution in his work with boys. For many years he was Scout Master of a large Scout Troop, one sponsored by his Church. If he has any special hobby it is bird study, and as a result of many years of study in this special field, he is able to identify almost every bird of this region.

The faculty members and their wives had a dinner at the college Tuesday evening, November 6. After the dinner, which began at 6: 00 p. m., the faculty members had a panel discussion led by the personnel committee. The discussion included the personnel program and also some of its problems. This was at 8: 00 p. m.

Miss Grace Leigh Scott, Field Secretary of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, addressed the student body in chapel Friday morning, November 2.

Miss Scott was an entertainer in France during the last war. From the hoys in that war, she brought a warning to the United States to live a cleaner, nobler life. Those soldiers foresaw the fall of France because of its corrupted morals.

“The greatest art in the world is the art of Christian living, ” she said. As musicians practice hours to achieve harmony and perfection, so should we practice for these qualities in our own lives.

In conclusion, Miss Scott challenged the students to succeed where her generation had failed, and to heed the warning given to her by the soldiers in France.

Have you ever seen a drupe? Did you know bananas are berries, oranges are hesperidiums and the edible part of strawberries is the stem? If not, go look at the show case on second floor in Harnly Hall. There you will find the classification of fruits which is being studied by the foods class. The case was arranged by Hazel Frantz, Marilyn Mathes, Phyllis Olwin and Rosella Haley.

After a brief worship service led by June Landis featuring a vocal solo by Carol Trowbridge, Reverend Miller led the college BYPD group in a discussion on the religious questionaire that students filled out in chapel several weeks ago.

Because it was impossible to discuss all of the questions. Reverend Miller focused attention on the question which asked how many people read their Bible daily. It is astounding to find in the student body of a church related college less than 33% of the students read their Bibles daily. From this introduction the discussion turned to what would happen were the Bible and it’s philosophy totally lost to mankind. There was some controversy as to whether the church would he lost, and if so what the effect would he. Probably the most important loss would he Christ’s teachings which give such a wholesome philosophy of life. It would he well were college students to devote a few min-utes of each day reading the Bible.

“Power” was the theme of the chapel address given by the Reverend C. C. Browne, pastor of the first Baptist Church of McPherson, on Monday, November 5.

We are living in an age of tremendous power, and greater power is being released every day. If power can he released and hitched to fine purposes, it can enrich our lives and we can live more happily. However, if power is not tied to a constructive purpose, it becomes either destructive, or accomplishes nothing. So it is in life. Power must be connected to high ideals if it is to serve humanity to the greatest extent.

Young people must learn to use power and learn to use it right. Our lives must he so completely under control that we can put our power behind a worthy cause and not fear the consequences.

“Power is created and has its source in God, ” stated Reverend Browne. We must he worthy of the power released for our use so we can use it in constructive ways, Rev-erend Browne closed his address with prayer.

Reverend Browne will leave this city soon to become Director of the World Mission Crusade of the Northern Baptist Convention, with headquarters in Topeka.

Rev. Earl Frantz of the college was the guest speaker at the Brethren Church in Newton last Sunday. The occasion was the annual harvest offering of the church, and a special program was planned. Reverend Frantz spoke in the morning and at the noon hour, and a basket dinner was served. In the afternoon, services were held in commemoration of the day.

Misses Patricia Kennedy, Esther Miller and Dorris Murdock accompanied the speaker to Newton Sunday morning. Dorris and Esther furnished special musical numbers at both the morning and afternoon services. Blair Helman, pastor of the church, returned to the campus with the group Sunday evening.

The women’s varsity quartet went to Hutchinson Tuesday night where they sang for the evangelistic meetings which Charles Dumond’s father has been conducting. David Albright has been in charge of the music for these meetings.

They sang two numbers. “The Lamps of Evening. ” and “Holy, Holy, Holy. ”

The girls sang Wednesday afternoon at the McPherson Women’s Club. The group of numbers were, “Gypsy Love Song, ” and “Holiday for Strings. ”

Soft piano music rendered by the numble fingers of Arlene Prentice ushered a goodly sized group of SCA’ers into the SUR last Thursday evening where all enjoyed a very worthwhile program. John Sheets led several group songs, after which Carl Zigler led us in some very inspirational and devotional thoughts. The speaker of the evening was the Reverend W. H. Upton. pastor of The First Congregational Church. Reverend Upton was introduced by Dorothy Kurtz as the one we always love to listen to. Reverend Upton spoke on the subject of “A Living or A Life? " He brought to our minds the fact that the question of “What shall I do to make a living? ” has faced many a man. It haunts the youth of today, perhaps in an even more realistic sense than any previous generation. The selection of one's vocation is always a live issue.

The task of training oneself for whatever may come is of paramount importance. The role of character education is something more than the fundamentals of information of the type and kind that will assure a man of a good income in adult life. If we are willing to accept both the terms and the fact of this role, we must know how to discover the most commanding interests of the good life!

How do we differentiate between a good down-to-earth education and a character education? Or do we? Does it require a special kind of adaption? A more exacting technique?

Reverend Upton continued by saying that if he understood anything about the science of knowledge, it simply pre-supposes that we have the power to do something about what we know. A man can prove almost anything he desires if he has the right set of figures. The home, the school, the church, every community agency that makes a contribution to the ongoing human race has a responsibility in the making of a life for its constituents. It is not a question of either or, but both and!

The seriousness of this matter is brought home to us with ever increasing vehemence when we realize that making a life is not an elective—it is not a take-it-or-leave-it affair! It is a must on our list of those major tasks to which we are obligated to give ourselves with unmitigated vigilance!

The Women’s Council met in a regular session Tuesday afternoon, November 6. Della Mae Poland and Ione Akers were appointed by the president, Betty Kimmel, to have charge of the Snack Bar for the second nine weeks.

A committee to take care of the stones for the fireplace was appointed. Mildred Jones will he chairman of this committee; Della Mae Poland and Lucy Blough will assist her.

Plans were discussed for making available a kitchen in Kline Hall for the use of students to be used for parties or feeds.

Quad pictures were in the process of being taken Friday for the 1945-1946 Quadrangle. Students reported to the SUR for organization pictures Friday.

Cappella Quartet, Pep Club, Band, WAA, Women’s Council, Student Ministers, Men’s Council, “M" Club, Basketball, Recreational Council, Who’s Who, Student Council, Varsity Debate, Debate Squad. Science Club, Quadrangle, Spectator, Thespians, and Town Girls.

Professor Nevin W. Fisher has been called to the headquarters of the Church of the Brethren in Elgin. Illinois, together with Dr. Alvin Brightbill of Bethany Biblical Seminary for the purpose of meeting with the general boards of the church to give further consideration to the problems involved in the creation of the new Brethren hymnal. This new hymn book is scheduled to be published in 1950.

He will be in Chicago on Monday, in conference with Professor Brightbill, and in Elgin on Tuesday of next

The Women’s Council held a short meeting November 1 for the purpose of hearing committee reports. A treasurer’s report was also read and

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“I can’t get along with my wife. All she does is ignore me. And if there’s anything I dislike, it’s ignorance."

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This Matter Of Courtesy

Students on our campus are to be both congratulated and reprimanded on this matter of courtesy. Our campus exemplifies the most thoughtful and considerate people, and likewise the most rude and careless.

I am not speaking of the Emily Post type of manners though they have their place on a college campus and certainly help one to feel at ease in any situation. Rather, common every-day courtesy and consideration for one s fellowman has held my attention recently.

In this woman’s world when women and girls have taken over man-sized jobs and positions in the worlds of labor, social life, and political life, it is not uncommon to lose the feeling of respect towards some of these very capable women. Whether it is the fault of the woman who does not allow a man the chance for common courtesy, or the fault of the man who does not bother, is for the individual to decide. It may be that he is at fault, or it may be the fault of the other character. Certainly the woman who cannot command respect is to be pitied; the man who is too indifferent to pay respect is to be

Many are the campus men who, despite the tact that they are walking through the dorm doors with the lady of then-choice, pause to hold open the heavy doors for four or five others. There are those, also, who, being afraid that their friend will think them thoughtless of her, do not perform even this simple feat of true manhood.

There are those who feel it “stuffy” to be polite; there are those who cause them to feel that way. There are those who take that extra three seconds to be polite; there are those who reward them within their own heart by a warming sense of unexpressed gratitude and admiration. To which group do we belong?

Austin. Texas— (ACP—The effectiveness of penicillin for use in relapsing fever is being scientifically studied at the University of Texas by Dr. V. T. Schuhardt. professor of bacteriology, and Mrs. Billie E. O’Bryan, tutor in botany and bacteriology.

The two scientists have made experiments in test-tubes and in animals. to discover the usefulness of .penicillin in treating certain diseases.

“We found penicillin to be effective down to extremely small doses in test tubes," Dr. Schuhardt said. “We tested its effectiveness in animals. to see whether it would cure brain involvements."

“Results of the tests were that penicillin will prevent brain involvements, provided it is given early enough, and it will cure the blood stream involvement. The question of whether brain involvement can be cured with any dosage of penicillin

The commission met in the WAA room as usual. They divided into committees and began making plans for Sadie Hawkin’s Day. Friday, November 9. The groups were very enthusiastic, and everyone is looking forward to a “riproaring,’’ high time.

Welcome to McPherson College library. The doors of the library are open to all who wish to study or read. Come to the library and make use of the great opportunity of improving your mind by reading hooks and magazines.

Books from the stacks, the Browning Collection, the International Relations Collection, and the Brethren Collection may he checked from the library for a two-week period. These books are subject to a fine of two cents for every day overdue.

The Reference books and bound magazines which are shelved in the reading rooms are not to he taken from the library.

Books placed on special reserve by the faculty are shelved in the librarian’s office. Reserve hooks are not to be taken from the library during the day without special permission. They may be checked out at 9:30 p. m. to be returned by 9:00 a.m. the following morning. The fine for reserve books is five cents for every hour overdue.

With your cooperation we can have a successful year in the McPherson College Library.

Paul Wagoner led the Student Volunteers in a short devotional period. He stressed that if we have faith in Christ we will he able to go further in doing our task than if we don't have anything to lean on.

The fellows then went about their task of carrying boxes of clothing from Elrod’s garage to the Industrial Arts building. We hope that we can soon start sorting and bailing this clothing.

Some girls have finished making their first stuffed toy and are starting a second one. The other girls

On the day following President Truman s appeal to Con-gress that a compulsory peacetime military conscription bill be enacted, it was my privilege to speak in chapel to the students and faculty of McPherson College. In doing so I read the following from a letter I had written to the President on October 18 which I feel confident had the approval of the majority of the students and faculty:

“Dear President Truman: I am sorry and disappointed to note that you are planning to recommend to Congress that a plan for compulsory peace time military conscription be approved. I hope that Congress will vote down your proposal with an overwhelming majority. Of course there many professional militarists and many financial interests that will support you, but in the light of what we are doing in Europe and Japan; in the light of the United Nations Charter; and in the light of both the type of training and education needed and the numbers needed to enforce and to maintain peace, we do not need compulsory military training. Our job is to see that the conquered countries do not have the opportunity to rearm this time like we allowed after World War I. In fact, we even helped them. What we need is intelligent and sympathetic understanding that makes for good will. Through education and religion we must bridge the gap between our moral lag and our scientific and technological advance. Hearts must be disarmed before there is peace and this is not done by competitive armaments which arouse fears and anticipate war. It seems to me also that Congress should declare officially that the war is over and that the drafting of eighteen year olds is at an end.”

lic. These range from hourly and special weather reports and notices to airmen through two-way communication with aircraft to direction finder services.

FEPC was the topic for discussion in the Political Action Commission Tuesday morning. Mr. Zig-ler spoke on race conditions in Virginia, giving both the dark side and the hopeful side. Following his talk, Dale Brown gave a review of a newspaper article about the protest, of Negro Students at Emporia State Teachers College.

The latter part of the period was turned over to Robert Stover, who gave a summary on Senator Bilbo s speeches against the Fair Employment Practice Commission when it was before Congress. This proved to he very interesting.

Seeing Warren Hoover and Ruth Lichty at church together last Sunday night brought hack nostalgia by the carload. Remember last year When those two brunettes were seen together all over Macampus? And it was about a year ago that Marvin Blough was reading up on etiquette over in the library. The campus grapevine (and usually sour grapes at that) reported something about his search being about what to give a girl on their fifth week anniversary. Last year it was not Sadie

Hawkins’ Day. But to the fond memories we cherished of a beautiful leap year, we had a Leap Year Party. The principles were essentially the same; the girls got nervous instead of the boys, who sat around and devised means to get out of it. Nothing too untoward happened, though, until the race was actually on. Then the boys, like the shrieking violets they are, hid themselves in the dorm (their dorm of course) and wired the front door. And how they wired it! Some of the girls got quite a shock when they entered the building. The season has started early this year though. For the benefit of those few who studied or were stone deaf, the preliminary skirmishes were held on Tuesday evening. The boys were serenaded in spite of the large amount of water they squandered on the girls. They were in the spotlight pretty nearly every minute of their song. The girls then escorted Rothrock and Brownie home at a very rapid rate, with the two boys out in front all the way. The faculty (who were inhaling refreshments in the SUR) were tried and found true blue when they rose as behind Arnold steps, the boys plotted and finally took action. The same old dodge. Water. Quite a they heard the strains of the college song filter in through the windows. There was a brief pause while everyone got their breath back and then, as the girls entrenched themselves few girls and Rothrock got soaked. The Kline Hall girls got a brief surprise shower on their own home terri-

fied as they dashed home from Arnold. A very damp evening out altogether. and few people ventured out after that unless their trip was absolutely necessary. It was a good scrap and each side got a small idea of the strength of the other side. This Sadie Hawkins Day should be a dilly.

bably find it come out in knots if you do. Commonly known as Sab we’ll tell you the rest. It’s Saburo Uyeji! He's really friendly and always has a welcome smile for every one.

LnVona Thralls is from the grand state of Oklahoma and has some clever ideas when it comes to interior decoration— but maybe you noticed her room when Arnold had open house.

“The worst calamity that ever befell Mac campus." quoth Marilyn Horner as she affectionately squeezed Anita Norlin’s arm. Another of our downtown girls Anita Jo adds plenty of style to the freshman class with her super-exhuberance and dancing eyes.

Ever noticed a couple of girls moseying over toward Elrod’s? Most likely it was Jewell and Melba. With an apartment (and kitchen) of their own, there’s no reason why they shouldn't feast most of (he time. Jewell Adamson and Melba Julian are roommates that hail from St. John, Kansas.

Remember that lovely pink sweated that announced the arrival of Don Keim? Yes, he’s Bob’s cousin, but that shouldn’t make any difference, and he's another of those swell people from Idaho. We wonder why the entire population doesn't move to Kansas-—we like them and they seem to like us.

Bernice Miles is another of those many Iowans who has decided to get acquainted with McPherson College. Did you notice she spent quite a bit of time talking to Dick Burger when he was here? Well, she’s a cousin of his!

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From the metropolis of Galva, Norma Clark, that blonde lass you’ve seen hither and yon, comes. Living at Dr Heaston’s, she often patters down Euclid, a merry smile playing over her face.

Those long dark braids that are so attractive and unusual belong to Edith Merkey. Quiet and shy. Edith has many good ideas stored away already for use if one just gets acquainted. Oh yes, she’s a cousin to Ruth Merkey.

Just don’t try to twist your tongue around this name ’cause you’ll pro

Another milestone was passed by Della Mae Poland on November 6 she left the age of 18 behind She celebrated by having a her (front home) and ice cream served to a table of 11 at dinner which normally seats 8. Oh well, had enough food so they forgot about being a little crowded.

Annette Ronk, Delia Mae Poland. and Paul Markham were Sunday din-ner guests of Marvin Krehbiel at the Krehbiel home. The occasion was celebrate the above mentioned

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Drennan announced the marriage of their daughter Waneta to Bernard Collett. M. M.

2/c United States Navy, on Friday, the twenty-sixth of October. Waneta was a freshman here last year, but was unable to finish the last term.

Professor Maurice A. Hess went to Eastern Kansas for communion services last week-end.

Miss Della Lehman spent the weekend in Wichita taking in part of the teachers’ meetings.

As a result of three of the Mao men going pheasant hunting—namely Marvin Blough. Jerry Mease, and Charles Dumond. ten lucky kids enjoyed a super pheasant dinner at the home of Professor Berkebile Wednesday evening. Mrs. Berkebile. as queen of the kitchen, set before the hungry kids one of the most luscious tables imaginable, including such tasty morsels as—oh well, it would just make you hungrier, but it was really delicious. Those who were present included Irene Schraml, Ruth Uchida, Betty Lou Jamison, Esther Miller. Dorris Murdock, Pat Kennedy, Orville Buckingham, Charles Dumond, Jerry Mease, Irvin Wolf, Marvin Blough, Wayne Bowman, and Blair Helman. Of course Prof, and his tow-headed family were there too.

Betty Krehbiel. Ruth Englland, Bernadine Schafer, Mary Jane Free-burg, Bernice Lindstrom, Della Mae Poland, Glen Beckwith, and Dwain Nelson were dinner guests Tuesday evening at the home of Reverend and Mrs. Dewey. They met with other young people of the Metho-dist Church in order to organize a new Sunday School Department.

This week the delightful form of our immortal Fanny once more graced MacCampus. Kids will remember how he and brother Paul brought fame and fortune to Mac on the basketball court two years ago. Now with the U. S. Navy, Fanny remembered his friends, and came back to Pay us a visit. Freshmen take note . . . that’s the type of men. we used to have here in the good old days.

ASHIONS

Don't hide that waistline under a baggy sweater all the time. Draw attention to it. If it is small, (lucky you accept it. If it isn’t small, get out your exercises and slim it down. Anyway, all this leads up to the fact waistline interest" is what the fashion forecasts tell us is the new* notes in winter wardrobes. Every-thing is used from a brilliant posy or two, a ribbon, or an unusual leath-er belt. These make you look dress-ier, but you can draw attention to your waist by using a younger style and more suited to a college campus.

Wear a bangle, dangle belt. One gay way to get this effect is just to clasp your link bracelet about a plain leath-er belt or-—fasten a fat, sassy pouch or just about any cute little gadget you can find to add interest. You can slip the chain under the flap of your coin purse and thus not only add interest but convenience. That way you don't have to carry it, noris it easy to lose.

What was that Miss Lehman? It was actually you we heard saying, quote. “I’ll have to see Dr. Metzler about a date.” Don’t tell, please, but what Miss Lehman was speaking of was a chapel date for her radio speech class, incidently. a class of great genious. Am I prejudiced?

And this is pretty good. Don Keim says he has to check out in the girl’s dorm. Either he is the simple Simon we are practically certain he is, or he has thought of a 100% good excuse to step in and out of the girl’s dorm quite often—especially in!

When the radio speech class visited Wichita. Ruth Engelland visitedher sister who has just set up housekeeping there while in medical technician training. We heard Rosalee, Ruth’s sister, say that she had to stir her food with a stick. Now we ask you, is it any wonder Ruth acts the way she sometimes does?

Some girls are complaining about this Sadie Hawkins’ Day as rather crude and stupid (and I don’t mean someone who needs to straighten up), but really, why do they object? How about it girls? Is it because you hate to admit that is the only way you can snag a man?

Something else we thought amusing was that Professor Dell could not distinguish between a suitcase of rocks and recreational council games. He carried them away, thinking they were games. And ho was such a nice man,

And listen to this: Prof. Berkey asked his organic class what chemistry’s greatest contribution to mankind is. M. Blough answered, ‘‘Blondes.’’

Who is this freshman girl who is attracted by Merle Wedel. We don't have any details other than she doesn’t like to hear Merle razzed by the other fellows. Watch it, Wedel!

So Howard is finally weakening. This big, hulking, woman hating, he-man from Sylvia has been seen with Gernelda lately. We’ll keep you posted oil further developments —or visa versa—you keep us posted.

Idabelle Ward went home rather suddenlike when she received a call from a sailor the other day. Said sailor just got off a flat-top and was anxious to see said Ward. Oh well, it can happen to the best of us . . . don’t we wish.

Speaking of the Navy. Bechtold has been spending a good deal of time home in Kansas City lately. It seems the Navy landed there, too. In fact that’s where she is now, if you're wondering where she is. Oh well, she’s happy that way.

We were mildly surprised to see Ruth Engelland beating futily on a Spec office typewriter which we have all condemned now and again for its erratic behaviour. Said Ruthie as she ruined her knuckles, “This darn thing goes clear to the end and doesn’t whistle.”

That was a nice seatful in church last Sunday night. Reading from left to right, there was Allen, Dit-mars, Lichty, Hoover and H. Frantz and Erisman. That middle couple looked vaguely familiar. Haven’t we seen them together somewhere before?

Byron Fisher defended himself with a neatly turned phrase that he claims is original. “Courage is my middle name; that’s why you never see it.” Now we know.

Too bad Don K. ! ! ! We hear that Betty Elrod has just recently sent her ring size to a certain fellow.

Ever listened to the Tea Time Jamboree? We did. Miss Lehman had her hands full when she took her radio speech class to Wichita last Friday.

The class went for the purpose of listening to a radio broadcast— which they got plenty of about the time that the Ark Valley Boys came on. Clarence, the clown, must have held some kind of attraction for Tex. because when he came around with his washtub to collect candy and other sweets, Tex quickly borrowed Miss Lehman’s chocolates to give him one. After the way in which she called. “Oh, Clarence—,” the class would not have been surprised to see Miss Lobban fling not only the candy, but also herself at the Mr. Clown.

The class heard a slightly different type of program when they saw the “Tea Time Jamboree” produced. They discovered, for one thing, that programs as they are actually produced make a much better impres

And believe me, she really is thrilled about it all. We’re waiting to see the ring, if and when it comes. Just rumor, of course.

What's all this about Esther Van “Johnson” Buskirk and Cordell Ing-man? It till seems to have started when they took a mutual interest in soaping windows Hallowe’en night and has, to all intents and purposes, developed into a beautiful friendship, even if Esther did come back from their first date all bruised and bleeding about the knees. Cave man or accident?

Dorothy Grove had a dreamy look in her eye the other day as she thoughtlessly put the potatoes on the wrong side of her plate. Does she have to dream about that guy at meals too?

The Baptists and the Brethren got together the other night. The Baptists had a hayrack ride and Ann Oberst took Don Kiem. Elsie, another Baptist, had Warren Hoover as her guest and from all reports they had a gala time.

Bill and Mike—this is to win a bet with Bill, who said I wasn’t going to put his name and Mike’s name in the gossip.

Fanny Markham is home, just ask Pat about it. Paul, Annette, Fanny and she went roller skating

sion upon a personal, attending audience than they do as they come over the air.

Mr. Spear, the producer of the Jamboree, interviewed the class after the show and explained some of the silent signals used in direction when the program is in actual progress. Members of the class were also promised auditions if they wanted them, and if they had a number or group of numbers prepared.

Tex was not the only one to fall. Mary Jane Freeburg lost her heart to young, dashing Jim McGeehe, emcee of the Jamboree. He was something to swoon over, as many of the girls agreed, but personally I prefer Larry Patterson, the boy with the golden tonsils.

Some of the kids stayed to see a show, and some went back to Mac glad to get out of madsome Wichita. All were newly inspired to better radio speech work. Source of inspiration you’ve guessed it—Jim McGeehe,

A new and glamourized musical version of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” will be presented at the City Auditorium November 14, at 8:30 p. m. The music and songs are by America’s famous Stephen C. Foster, and will include “My Old Kentucky Home,” “Swanee River,” “Oh, .Susanna,” “Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair,” and many more.

The tickets are on sale at Bixby-Lindsay Drug Store. The evening prices are $1.00, $1.50, and $2.00. The children’s matinee Saturday afternoon will be $.60.

fellows. One of our fellows we were expecting didn’t show up, but we have eight or ten good men. Our greatest trouble will be getting everyone out together and often enough for practice. Everyone works and all have different hours so we practice when the most can come out.

This is really a swell place to be in school and I like It very much. It is kind of like home for there are over thirty McPherson College kids (plus a few offspring) here, and no matter where I go I’m always running in to some of them. Rodabaugh and I work at Sears together. Mays, Yingst, and others work there too, but in a different department. Harry Reeves is our official furnace man here and continually scoops coal. A1 Klotz has hung out his shingle and is doing a class A job of barbaring. However, I haven’t relented to let him work on me yet.

It’s getting time for me to start to work at Sears—they don’t exactly! appreciate it if we are late. Good luck to you coach and give my regards to the fellows.

The Hockey girls met Monday afternoon for a session of hockey. There were only seven girls out. They were Eula Wolf, Carol Trowbridge, Masako Nakamura, Della Mao Poland, Catharine Little, Doris Coppock, and Marianna Stinnette.

The girls spent the period skipping rope, because there were so few girls out and a ball to play with was not available.

The Outing girls roller skated yesterday afternoon. The rink was opened especially for the girls by Mr. Peterson. A gala time was had by the girls who knew that their antics were not being watched. The girls who are just learning to skate had the assistance of other girls, but as a whole none of us are past the learning stage.

The party was opened to all girls who wanted to learn besides the regular Outing Club.

Masako gathered the softball gang together for a good time Tuesday evening. Teams were chosen and the kids really beat the old ball. Of course they may have been saving the real spectacular plays for some future use because there weren’t too many of them just running around. Lots of girls went out, so make it complete and join the fun next time.

Glenn Swinger in a letter to coach writes as follows. Glenn graduated last spring and is attending Bethany this winter. He is a McPherson letter man and was last year’s basketball captain.

Your letter came about fifteen minutes before I left here for Juniata College at Huntington. Pennsylvania. Just before I left I saw Lichty and told him about your wanting to play us. You see, he is our coach and he is making out all our schedules. We’ve been talking quite a lot of playing some of our colleges, and especially I have been hoping we can play you. Not that I think we can really lay it on you, but I would like to see you and all the fellows.

That Kansas Conference sounds good. Boy, do I wish I could play in that now, for those first two years I missed. It seems that playing in a conference would be more inspiring than playing as we did the past two years. But. of course, it couldn’t have been much more. Are any of the old fellows like. Carlson, Barr. Smitty, etc., coming hack soon? A couple of those guys would really help a lot. wouldn’t they?

Wilbur Beattie, who went to school several years ago, writes the following letter. He recently returned from overseas duty.

I suppose school is well under way now. I sure would have liked to have made it back this fall, but it was no soap.

How many students are going this year? The enrollment should be up a little. Do you have any ex-G. I.’s

I rejoined my unit, the 61 G. H., at Camp Sibert, Alabama. They gave us weapons when we got there. I had an .03 and an M-l carbine. The fellows weren’t too enthusiastic about the firearms. Most of the guys took off and didn’t go out. And I was one of them. I never did fire either one of them. One outfit busted up and I was sent here to Indian Town Gap Mil. Res. This camp is near Harrisburg. I am assigned to the separation center X-Ray department. Right now I am a patient in the station hospital. Anyway I am catching up my letter writing and sleep.

I took an I & E tour to Aries last week, and it was a worthwhile trip. I saw some very old sites of Roman culture. It was about a 100 mile trip by the time we got back at 5 p. m. I’ll try to explain a few of these places. Arles is about 17,000 in population. The first place we visited was the Church of St. Trophin-ius who was a disciple of Paul. This church was probably built in the 12th century. Next we went to a Roman amphitheater built during the time of Augustus in the 1st century. It could seat over 10,000 people and had lion dens, etc. Next we went to a large oval arena which is used even today for bull fights, plays and concerts. It was built around the 2nd century, and later in the 12th century and was transformed into a fortress. Arles was the capital of Burgundy for some time and was often plundered and robbed by barbarians. Back to the arena now it would seat over 26,000 and was built before the Colosseum and is said to he one of the best preserved arena’s there are. Next we went to a place called Montmajor, a Benediction Abby or Monastary. It was built under Charlemagne in the 12th century. It was also used as a fortress against barbarians and in this war the Germans used it for a

The other day I took in an I & E tour to Nimes. We first stopped at Tarascon and went through a very fine fortress castle right along the Rhone river. This castle was built in the 1300’s. Next we went out about 10 miles to a very large Roman aqueduct, built in 19 B. C. and I believe it was 158 feet high and 295 yards long. It is supposed to be the best Roman aqueduct in existence. Today I took in the Avignn I & E trip which winds up all the I & E tours around here. I saw another Roman amphitheatre at Orange and am sending pictures of it and other things. I also took in a tour of Axi—a town of 40,000. I went through several large churches, one of which was built by the Romans around 4 00 during the years of the Great Roman Empire. Later in the 17th century a large addition was added to one. They are typical Roman pillars with numerous

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There is some controversy in the field of sports as to what should be considered as a sport. Some peoplewould list all forms of recreation in the field of sports, hockey, tennis, basketball, football, baseball, soccer-ball, swimming, running, golf, horseshoe, howling, and even checker playing. Then, too, certain people use the word “sport” when referring to certain people.

Basketball teams aren’t developed by the energetic spirit of people alone. They come from long hours of hard practical practice, coupled with lectures on basketball theories, and a salting of the individual’s energetic volition.

This is the way they work. Coach gives the fellows a lecture, then they take to the floor, Zerger throws the ball to Krehbiel, who is moving in the right direction (we hope), and Krehbiel throws the ball to Howard who loops it through the net. The opposition is wondering what is hap-pening. After one opposing team i is worn down, another is brought in. Basketball then becomes work, but how we love the work!

Fanny Markham, another of Paul’s brothers, was back on our campus again. It was good to see his friendly grin. He showed the fellows his smooth, one-handed, push shot.

Come gather around ye lads and lassies and use the gym from five until six. The recreation will relax your study (?) sore muscles.

statutes around them and those outside were very much weather-beaten and looked very old. I went through a university museum where there were many oil paintings and also chairs and sofas used by King Louis 15 or 16th. Aix used to be a center of culture for France and it dates back to old Roman times.

His address is Pfc. Arthur H. Fries, 37531908, Det. “A” D. B. S.. Marceille Dist, A. P. O. 772, care P. M., New York, N. Y.

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