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THE EDITORIAL STAFF Dayton Rothrock Marianna Stinnette Robert Simonton Cordon Reist Linn Van Popering Editor-In-Chief Managing Editor Campus Editor Sports Editor Faculty Adviser |
Kenneth Brown John Firestone Marie Miller
Mary Metzler Donald Keim Barbara Burton LeRoy Doty J. H. Fries
Reporters and Special Writers W. W. Peters Ruth Holsopple
Marie Delaplain Morris McClung
Patricia Kennedy Joyce Birkin
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We the people of the earth, in order to form a more perfect World, establish justice, insure world peace, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the Countries of the World.
Thus might read the preamble to the World Federation Constitution.
The choice is not ours. Civilization demands world federation. World peace requires it. World wars will force us to take the step. World progress is at a standstill until nations realize they are members of a natural union, “One World.”
A World Federation government would be to the Countries of the world what the government at Washington is to the forty-eight states, with more or less power. It would be a co-ordinating force for world trade, world relief, world education. But its chief power, its chief contribution, would be to outlaw war; to deny a country the power of making war; a power that no country has the Tight to hold. This world government would be the only government to have an army or navy. Countries would only be allowed national militia.
The failure of the League of Nations and the weaknesses of the United Nations have only shown the crying need for something stronger; a government that can command respect, not merely solicit support. The contrast between the United Nations and the Continental Congress under the old Articles of Confederation is so striking that it cannot be ignored. The states in that post-revolutionary government were all powerful. They controlled the power to regulate trade, violate treaties, and give funds. As a result every state worked for their own selfish goals and war even threatened to break up the union. But wise men such as Hamilton, Madison, and Washington saw the danger and urged a strong federal government with each state giving up their individualism for the common goal and advancement of them all.
The differences; language, culture, ideals, between these colonies was as great as between countries of the world today, and traveling distance between New York and Georgia was greater than it is today between the United States and any point in the world. It would have taken New York a week to launch an attack on Georgia but today we can wreak destruction on any part of the world in a few hours. The countries of the world today are a closer knit than the colonies of the Confederation were. The countries of today have self-preservation at stake. They all have a common foe, War.
“Sounds nice,” you say, “but how are you going to get Russia and the other countries to give up their sovereignty?" There are many world federalists groups in this country and other countries working for the movement, some of them have plans to meet your questions.
I am naive enough to believe that you can begin from the common premise that no country wants war, that peace is to the advantage of all. The most practical plan and the one that has received the most publicity is the one advocat-ing a "vacant chair" be left for Russia. A federation would be formed and Russia invited to join. If she refused the federation would go ahead without her but enough pressure and the proposition would be made so attractive that Russia would want to become a part.
have no choice in the matter; atomic warfare has made our decision and just as sure as the United States was formed we the people of the world will eventually join hands to unite the chain that now lies broken. It may not happen in our day and it may take another world war but it will happen.
Abe L. Friesen, of Inman, is majoring in religion. He attended Tabor College during the years 1940-45; he received a Th. B. Degree from Tabor College in 1945. To his credit he has also an A. B. degree from Tabor. At present he is taking among other courses, teacher training in religion for future use in high schools. Abe has been a student minister for several years now; perhaps in the future sometime he will go to a seminary for more advanced work, but for the present he is planning on the ministry and farming to keep himself occupied. Since 1943 Abe has been editing a Bi-weekly Conference Newspaper for the Krimmer Men-nonite-Brethren Church. In addition to all of his previously mentioned experiences, Abe has had one year of teaching experience.
Ralph M. Hodgden, of Parsons, Kansas, is a sociology major. Ralph has been a minister or pastor of various churches for seven years. At present he is the pastor of the Conway Springs Church of the Brethren. Also he has had ten years of teaching experience. He has been a member of the choral and of the Student Ministers’ organizations for the last two years. Ralph plans to teach and preach in Angonia, Kansas next year.
Warren Hoover of Robins. Iowa., is another sociology major. Warren is the president of the present senior class; he is the treasurer of the SCA Cabinet. Last year he served as president of the Student Ministers’ Organization of which he has been a member since he has been here at McPherson College. For the last two years he has been a member of the Recreational Council. For three years Warren belonged to Pi Kappa Delta and was a member of the Debate Squad. The last two years he has been a member of the Varsity Debate Squad. During his freshman year Warren was a member of the Dormitory Council of Fahnestock Hall. Before coming to McPherson College, Warren attended Iowa State for one quarter. Eventually he plans to attend Bethany Biblical Seminary in which he will continue his preparation for the ministry.
Ernest Ikenberry is a chemistry major. Unlike most of us Ernie grew up in the distant land of China. During his stay in McPherson College he has belonged to numerous organizations. He has been a member of the Men’s Council for four years. He has been a member of the Student Council for two years. Last year Ernie was a member of the coveted Who’s Who. During his sophomore and junior years Ernest was a member of the A Cap-pella Choir. For four years he has been a member of the Thespians and McPherson College Players. During his sophomore year Ernie was editor of the Spectator. This year Ernest is a laboratory assistant in the chemistry department. He plans to teach in high school somewhere; but he may go to K. State for a higher degree in chemistry. Eventually, however, Ernie plans to teach chemistry in a university in China. Ernie lists printing as his hobby.
Ernie’s sister, Susan Ikenberry, is majoring in English and literature. Last year she was secretary of the junior class. For three years Susan has been a member of the SCA Cabinet. Last year
she was the SCA District Co-chairman in Kansas. Last summer she was a delegate to the National SCA Conference. Susie has been a. member of the Pep Club for four years. She has worked on the Spectator and the Quadrangle each for two years and this year she is the Editor of the Quadrangle. meriting her a place in the Board of Publications. Like her brother. Susie has been a member of the Thespians and McPherson College Players for four years Susie’s immediate future looks bright—she is to he married soon after graduation in June. She plans to keep house and teach school next year. She also plans to help out with the YWCA.
Carl Kasey of rural McPherson is another chemistry major. Carl was vice president and president of his junior class. He was elect ed president of the Senior Class of 1944 but he left for the U. S. Navy before he got to serve in that capacity; he is treasurer of the present senior class. He has been a member of the M Club for two years: he played varsity
basketball the last two years. While he was in the Navy, Carl attended the College of St. Thomas in St. Paul. Minnesota, and Columbia University in New York for one semester each. Carl intends to work in a chemical laboratory somewhere next year.
The Philosophy of Professors
Philosophy Of Life
“Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them!”
When one goes to a new place to live and work, he is likely to be very observant of what goes on there, and he is sure to be unusually sensitive to people and their reactions.
At McPherson College the students have been the chief source of my curiosity and interest. Almost immediately I received one very favorable and pleasant impression of them. This was caused by their ability to sing well and by the uninhibited and really joyous way in which they sing both secular and sacred songs—solo, in duet, in quartet, in choir, and in congregation.
To students who may have attended only this college and who may take it for granted that such whole-hearted singing is commonly enjoyed in all schools, this may seem a most trivial thing by which to be impressed, but such is not true. In many schools only a very few take any responsibility for good group singing and many who do sing seem not to take much pleasure in doing so. Perhaps some consider it beneath their dignity if not even a little bit “sissy” to enjoy such a simple and wholesome pleasure.
There are few activities which can so inspire the soul and spirit of man to a feeling of great well-being as can raising one’s voice joyously with others in a song.
A bouquet to McPherson College students who are proud to sing ! !
Instead of meeting at the regular time on Tuesday morning, the Student Volunteers Commission went to the church basement that evening at 6:45 to help the ladies evening sewing group knot comforters and piece tops. These things will be sent to relief when they are completed.
Harlan Bowman showed colored slides of Texas, New Mexico. Arizona, Colorado, California, Nevada, and Kansas in SCA Thursday night, April 17. He closed the program with several beautiful sunset pictures, which had been taken at intervals as the sun set.
“We the people of the world in order to establish a more perfect world
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Dr. A. J. Culler, who, from 1914 to 1921 was pastor of the college church and dean of the Divinity School of McPherson College.
Born in Hartville, Ohio, Dr. Culler was graduated from Jun lata College in Huntingdon, Penn-sylvania, In 1908. Later he received a degree from Union Theological Seminary, and took his Ph. D. at Columbia University. In 1921, after leaving McPherson, he was dean of men and professor of New Testament at Hiram College, Hiram, Ohio.
As an author, he has written: "Interference and Adaptability Experimental Study of Their Re lations," "The Bethany Bible Teacher" and "Creative Religious Literature."
During the summer of 1935, when he visited Russia. Germany and other nations of central Europe. he established a remarkable amount of understanding and faith among those people. He
tional and International social relief work.
On November 28, 1946, Dr. A. J. Culler died suddenly at Huron Road Hospital in Cleveland. Men and women of all faiths mourned deeply the loss of this Outstanding leader in human affairs. He
is survived by his wife. Mary S., and a son. George D., both of 16815 Holbrook Road, Shaker Heights, Cleveland, and a son, A. Dwight, who lives in New Haven, Conn.
Many friends at McPherson College regret the passing of Dr. Culler, who served as pastor of the college church with such unfailing loyalty for seven years. Their feelings were the same as Dean Leonard Mayo's, of the Western Reserve University, who called him “a great tower of strength,” when informed of his death.
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also served as Red Cross commissioner to Palestine, and in 1920 organized the Near East Relief in central Turkey.
In Cleveland in 1937 he became chairman of the Greater Cleveland Chapter's home service department for family case work and direct relief. He served for six years on the Red Cross execu-tive committee of Cleveland and at one time was secretary of the chapter.
As pastor of the Heights Chris-tian Church in Cleveland for 15 years, he attained a indisputable place of importance in the com-munity and was recognized by many as a great leader in na-
Dear Readers:
Why don'cha send me some questions? You may be in college but surely you can’t know all the answers about those "oh-so-personal” but public problems.
By the way, readers, did you know that all the umbrellas in Idaho are made square? They say it isn’t safe to leave them round.
There is an old story leaking out about Paul and Mary—it is rumored to have happened in Prof. Hess' English class. Prof Hess asked "How would you punctuate this sentence: Mary coming down the street." Paul answered: ‘ I would make a dash after Mary.”
Take a tip from the Married Macs’ marriage is like eating soup—too much spooning and it cools. I don’t know if this would be classified under dining hall etiquette or not.
These are just a few tid-bits I picked up. Send me your problems in care of the "Spec."
Son: Papa, why do they rope off the aisles at. weddings?
Papa: So the bridegroom can’t get away, son.
After spending two delightful and glorious weeks vacationing with the nurses at the McPherson County Hospital. I have returned to that utterly interesting task of cross-country flying, trying to discover oddities on the campuses of our neighboring colleges.
At Bridgewater College I ran into an interesting situation. Bo-cause of unusual interest which was taken in the game of chess on the campus, plans were made to hold a chess tournament. The tournament started on March 9 and is to end May 7. Competition is running high as the end of the contest draws near.
Veterans, here’s an idea on how to make money! At Manhattan University a group of veterans who were unable to get employment other than behind soda fountains, have banded together and organized what is known as the baby-sitting service. The fellows offer every imaginable service, from applying fresh diapers to warming bottles at the proper time. The fellows have only this to say. "We charge only half rates for babies over 18 years of age.”
At the University of Wichita the blazing argument which was on the campus settled around a tentative plan for bolding Saturday courses during the next semester. Although some students favored the plan, it was too early in the day to tell which way the argument would go. As could he expected, there was a great deal of opposition toward the situation.
I stopped for a short time at Manchester College in order to polish my silver Wings and possibly to get a glimpse of some campus activity. But the only thing that anyone was talking about was their May Day celebration. Oh well, I saw the May Queen, and gee whiz, should I ask for anything more?
We always wondered why so many old loafers Stand in front of the bank, until one of them told us there’s money it.
release of more energy. Neutrons are used to split the atoms since neither heat nor force affects them.
Just by luck, neutrons, which were floating in tire air, struck these atoms and changed (hem into many different elements.
This chapel program was very well received by those attending and undoubtedly proved more educational than a lecture would have, consisting of formula after formula which would be understood by only a few of those present.
“The School of Quality”
Henry C. Link, a noted psychologist, tells in his book, “The Return to Religion.” why he returned to religion after being an agnostic for many years. He found himself telling patients to join a church and do for others and get outside of themselves. But he began to wonder why be was telling other people to go to church when he did not go himself. Then he began to realize that all the principles of psychology are fundamentally based on the teachings of Jesus. “Treat others as you would like to be treated,” “Giving is more soul satisfying than receiving.” “Return good for evil.” These maxims, propounded by the greatest psychologist of ail times, are vital to mental health. When man puts these maxims into practice in all his relationships, he will have attained pence.
Your Spec staff would be much more efficient if the Quad office were not next door for when that door is locked, Firestone, of all people to be interested in such things is worthless, more so than usual, we mean. The main trouble with the locked door policy is that we can’t see who it is that still thinks the Quad staff should be working on their yearbook and consequently can’t list their names here. We will leave a blank space at the end of this paragraph in case they come out within the next thirty minutes.
The departure of the A Cappella Choir members brought out quite a following to wave them good-by. Some had an interest in the departing members, others were merely interested in seeing how the others reacted in saying their Au Revoirs. We can understand why Bill Albright held up the gang when he tarried in Kline Hall too long, why Dorris Murdock was seen sitting in the parlor of Arnold—but why was Doris Cop-pock chasing all over the campus at the last minute. It was a little late to try to find a man to say good-by to. Third floor of Fanny
was quiet this week with eight “wives” gone.
LOST: one shoe by Avis Erb: Finder please return same hut please don’t tell where you found it. That was the big news of the week end as Avis frantically dashed around Saturday before she left but no luck. We could write a little limerick about the incident. such as:
There was a young lady who lost a shoe,
She had so many boy friends,
She didn’t know what to do—
(A free Spectator will he given to the person who can write the best line completing the poem.)
A certain eligible bachelor of Fanny and several other fiends were computing a list of couples with their possibilities of being engaged or married by spring. If you are interested in seeing if your name is on the roll with your matrimonial chances consult Ted Geisert. Speaking of that talented soul have yon heard his latest? “If Mrs. Slack were in slacks, do you think
There would be any slack in the slacks
Besides Mrs. Slack?”