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McPherson college, mcpherson, kans., Wednesday, may 28, 1947
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The Summer Means Traveling, School
Conferences, and Weddings For Faculty
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THE EDITORIAL STAFF
Dayton Rothrock
Marianna Stinnette Robert Simonton
Gordon Reist Lina Van Popering
Editor-in-Chief
Managing Editor
Campus Editor
Sports Editor
..Faculty Adviser
Reporters and Special Writers
Kenneth Brown John Firestone Marie Miller
W. W. Peters
Marie Delaplain Patricia Kennedy
Ruth Holsopple Morris McClung Joyce Birkin
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J. H. Fries
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Faculty Adviser
“We held it always certain that by going towards the sunset we should reach the goal of our wishes.” (Cabeza de Vaca)
For us, the graduating seniors of this college, our voyage is only really ready to begin. We have prepared for it throughout sixteen years of school. Whether we reach the goal of our wishes will depend to a large extent upon how well we have prepared.
The sun is still high in the sky for most of us but we have made a good start. If ever a good education was necessary to live in this world it is now and will be even more true in the future. Anybody who has completed sixteen years of schooling has a distinct advantage in this country.
In the beginning it seemed like a long journey but with each year it has picked up speed until you wish that time would slow down. We are a little closer to our goal now, we can see a little clearer what we are going to become; what we are going to get from the world—or what we are going to give to the world.
It has been a pleasent four years voyage at McPherson. We have been critical at times but if we hadn’t enjoyed it here we probably would have left. McPherson College is the type of school that definitely “grows on” you. You become attached to the professors, fellow students, and the town. We are going to miss all of it.
At the same time we are ready to move on. We have few regrets, we could have done better, but at the same time we are challenged to put a little of this “learning” into action. College is not the goal in life, it is only a chart that aids in giving direction. Like Cabeza de Vaca we feel that there are new “lands” to be discovered, new riches to find, if we only go toward the sunset. Unlike him however, we hope to find “true riches” and not waste our life in searching only to find fool’s gold.
Just as most of the students are looking forward to a little vacation before beginning another school year, most of the faculty members are planning on doing the same thing before school starts next September. If you should make an attempt to call all of the faculty together during the month of August, you probably would have a hard time, for they will he scattered all over the United States at that time.
However, someone has to he here to take care of the summer school this summer. Professors Bowersox, Hershberger, Martin. Fries, Fee. Olson, and San Romani intend to be here at McPherson College during the summer school session; their plans for the time after that are vague and indefinite. Professors Brown, Mugler, and Krehbiel are planning to go to Kansas City this summer to take work in piano under Madame Samaroff, a noted pianist; then Miss Brown intends to visit in Texas, after which she will seek a cool place to rest the remainder of the summer. Miss Mugler plans to include Colorado in her itinerary.
Several of the away-from-home members of the faculty intend to go home this summer. Miss Harris will be here in the library during the summer session. Following that she will attend Camp Mac, and then she plans to go back to a good place—Louisiana. Miss Siek plans to spend most of her summer at her home in Hope, Kansas; she may attend the K. U. Workshop, however. Miss Wine plans to go home to Enders, Nebraska, after which she intends to go to Chicago. Professor Dell’s plans nclude the summer school session, construction work here on the campus, and perhaps a summer camp or two. Miss Wick-ersham plans to spend most of her summer at home here in McPherson; perhaps she will go to New York to visit her brother.
Several of the faculty members intend to go to summer school themselves to increase their knowledge. Professor Bowman plans to study at the University of Iowa, and perhaps Chicago University. Miss Slifer plans to be in Iowa University for the summer school; then she will look for a vacation-job combination for the month of August. Professor Frederick plans to spend summer school in Northwestern University.
Some of the professors plan to be here at the college for sum
mer school, but have plans made for after the session is? over. After summer school. Professor Berkebile plans to visit in Ohio and Colorado. Professor Hess has included in his itinerary the states of Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Miss Lehman plans to attend the Manchester Leadership Training Conference; then she will he visiting her family in Michigan and Ohio. Professor Bechtel will visit his folks hack in Pennsylvania. Coach Hayden plans to do some traveling after the summer session. Miss Burk wants to get out of McPherson for a while after the summer session is over.
Dr. Fleming and Professor Sol-lenberger have something special planned for this summer—weddings. Dr. Fleming will be married June 7, will honeymoon in Florida to June 20, will attend the Conference of Leaders at Manchester College, and will be traveling in Chicago. Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Professor Sollen-berger will he married June 8, after which he plans to attend Northwestern University.
Reverend Frantz will he traveling through various parts of the college territory this summer. Dr. Kern plans to go to Washington to rejoin her husband. She will teach French to advance and grad uate students at K. U. next year Dr. Mohler will attend Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida will spend the harvest in Texas and will be visiting with the family in Chicago and Northern Mich igan. Dr. Metzler plans to attend the Orlando Conference; after the summer session is over he will attend the Manchester Leadership Training Conference in Manchester College.
President Peters plans to go to the Orlando Conference by way of Biloxi. Mississippi, in order to see his son Dale. He will attend various district conferences He plans to attend the Presidents Workshop at the University of Minnesota and the Leadership Training Conference at Manchester College.
All in all. it appears that there will he quite a bit of traveling done this summer by our faculty.
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This issue concludes our efforts as editor of the Spectator. It has been an enjoyable job although a very hard one. We know that we didn’t please all of you and that it could have been better at times.
and orchids that should be handed out at the end of the school year. To the professors to the many Organizations and their officers. to the music groups, athletics. and everybody else who has made this a good year, I am sure all the students join with me in saying “Thank you.”
I wish to thank all of the staff for their cooperation in putting out the paper and the best of luck next year in their jobs. May you keep the Spectator a truly student publication.
Some of you probably wondered who wrote the Dear John column when we had room to publish it. Many guesses have been made, few of them right. Ronald Moyer was the writer of that article giving advice to all who asked for it and to all those that didn’t.
There are many compliments
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sity teams will be chosen from Theodore Geisert, Warren Hoover, and Robert Yoder, The alternates for the varsity debate teams will be Oliver Dilley and Dayton Rothrock. New Problems For Proctor of Fanny Old Mr. Stork paid a visit to two residents of Fahnestock Hall at 2:15 Friday afternoon, October 25. A 6 pound girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Zigler, named Priscilla Elaine, at McPherson County Hospital.  The McPherson College Bulldogs wound up their conference schedule last Friday night, losing to Bethany’s Swedes 20-13. It was a hard fought game all the way and each team was out to “get” the other. When it was all said and done, Bethany was on the top end of the score. Married Macs Are Now Official Organiation A majority of the married couples of the college met at the home of Dr. Fleming Monday ev ening to organize their group Planned recreation was provided OCTOBER Ten Teachers Are Added Miss Leta Wine comes as speech and drama teacher and also as House Mother of Arnold Hall. Dr. Kenneth Bechtel will teach the social sciences. Dr. Edith Kern comes as professor of modern languages. Dr. Mary Fee will take up Her duties as Dean of Women. She will also teach educational courses. Miss Mary K. Slifer will teach physical education for girls. Mr. Gordon Yoder will work in the business office. Mr. Donald R. Frederick. Mr. Paul V. Sollenberger, and Miss. Anne Krehbiel have been obtained for the Music Department. Professor Frederick will teach voice and direct the choral organizations. Professor Sollenberger will direct band and orchestra and teach stringed instruments. Miss Krehbiel is the new Assistant Director of Piano. Miss Lulu Wickersham will assist in the division of foreign languages. Birkin Places FirstJoyce Birkin of Summerfield, Kansas, placed first on the Bar-ret-Ryan English tests which were given to 169 freshmen students. Her score was 153 out of a possible 160. John Firestone, Iowa, Louisiana, held second place with a score of 145 1/2. |
Dr. L. Avery Fleming will take up his new duties as Dean of the College. He was selected to suc-ceed Dr. John Boitnott. Watermelon Feed Is Tonight One of the biggest social events of the school year will be held tonight when the freshmen will present their talent show, followed by that good old annual watermelon feed. Plenty of watermelon will be served to everyone and if you go away hungry it will be only your fault for not eating enough. |
Enrollment Shows Large Student Body Greatest Number of Students Since 1920Earl Frantz, director of Public Relations, reports that an enrollment of 500 is expected this year. It is the largest enrollment McPherson College has ever had. After the lust World War there was a boom in college enrollment but never has the enrollment been so large. The total figures are not yet ready for publication, but they will be soon. Football Is Back On Mac Campus Football is coming to Mac campus with a hang this fall. Hundreds of football hungry students eagerly await the appearance of the first squad since ’4 2. Coach Tom Hayden, ably assisted by “Tony” Voshell has only five lettermen around which to build a team. He is now working with 60 prospects, but who will take the starting field in the first game, only two weeks away, no one can guess yet. We hope we will come out with 8 wins and 0 losses. |
McPherson College Host To Annual BSCM Conference McPherson College will be host to the annual conference of the Brethren Student Christian Movement, November 28 to December 1. Entertain guests from the five Brethren Colleges and Bethany Biblical Seminary. One-Act Plays Presented Nov. 7 The three one-act plays, sponsored by Thespian Club, will be given November 14. The plays will be given before an impartial committee of three judges on November 7. The Thespian members will be chosen from those who are working in and helping with these plays. Intra-Mural Team To Play Intra-mural basketball plans have been made and competition will begin as soon as possible after Thanksgiving. Arrangements are being made to play several games each evening of the week. The purpose of the program is to let as many boys as possible com pete in athletic activities. Men’s Debate Teams Have Been SelectedTry-outs for the Men’s debate teams have been held, and the candidates chosen. The two var- |
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Debate Title Won By Sophs Geisert, Yoder Win Title From JuniorsThe college debate championship was won by Theodore Geisert and Robert Yoder, debating for the sophomore class, versus Elsie Schnorr and Carl Stucky, representing the juniors, last Monday evening, at 6:45. The subject under debate was: "Resolved, that Labor Should be Given a Direct Share in the Management of Industry.” Sadie Had Her Day’Lil Abner had sore feet! Yes, Sadie Hawkins ran the poor male students on Mac Campus a rugged race. In the end Sadie managed to win, and there was a gala get-to-gether in the gym to close the race. Patronnize all Spectator advertisements.   |
Phyllis Strickler Will Wear Crown At Homecoming Affair Quartets And A Cappella Are Chosen Vocal placement tests have been completed. The members of the a cappella choir, the church choir, the varsity and college ladies quartets, and the college and varsity men’s quartets have been chosen. Professor Don Frederick directed the placement tests and selected the members for the various vocal organizations. Heaston Donates Band Uniforms The McPherson College Band is going to have uniforms for the first time in its history! Dr. W. C. Heaston, M. D., the colege physician and a benevolent alumnus of McPherson College has added the gift of $250.00 for band uniforms. They will be secured as soon as they are available. Coyotes Lose To Bulldogs 28-0 McPherson College added another important victory to its string when they downed Kansas Wesleyan 28-0 before a capacity Homecoming crowd. It was Red and White all the way as the Bulldogs proved that they are a team that will not take no for an an- |
Pajamas On Parade “Who was that lady I saw you with last night? She has the most bee-utiful purple pajamas!” “That was was no lady, that was your girl.” Right about here everybody is supposed to scream. But if you didn’t have such EVIL minds, I would explain that everybody had his pajamas on Thursday night—at eight o'clock, too. Just about at that time, the snake dance began. And did you see all the shocked, amused, and otherwise McPherson citizens. It was quite an affair. |
Jamison and Tanruther As Queen’s AttendantsPhyllis Strickler will be crowned Homecoming Queen by the retiring Queen, Lois Kauffman, immediately preceeding the kick-off of the football game. The Queen will be attended by Betty Lou Jamison and Jean Tanruther, representing the sophomore and freshman classes. She will be escorted to her throne by the football captain, and from there she and her attendants will view the game. Read all the advertisements in the Spectator.    |
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Trustees Approve Expansion Faculty Will Be Increased Thespian Club Presents First Major Production Of Year McPherson College students, faculty, and guests were greatly privileged to hear Joe Causino, a St. Louis Youth Leader, in chapel Wednesday morning. He stressed the question: “Is It Necessary to Have Juvenile Delinquency?”, and offered several solutions to the problem. Full Schedule Of Activities Emphasizes Need For WSSF The Veteran’s Organization was in charge of chapel Friday. Clifford Shultz acted as Master of Ceremonies. To add to the gay humor, a barber shop quartet, composed of Kenneth Jarboe, Vance Carlson, Kenneth Nordling, and Clifford Shultz, sang several numbers. The Youth Retreat last week end witnessed a large attendance of young people, with registration figures at 169. Paul Wagoner was elected president of the West ern Region BYPD for the coming year. Veteran Housing Units Completed  JANUARY Enrollment To Top 500 McPherson Wins Tournament A Transformation It was in November when things began to happen in the par-lar and ofice of Arnold Hall. Of course, things are always happening there, but the phenomenon which suddenly appeared before the eyes of all who cared to look was quite different from anything which had happened for some time. There were beautiful new furnishings for the Hall, that really made the transformation one appreciated by many.
Student Body Hears CausinoVeterans Give Student Program College Broadcast GivenMembers of the Recreational Council of the college participated in a broadcast, under the direction of Ruth Lichty, over station KWBW. Hutchinson. The program consisted of helpful suggestions on Christmas parties. 27 Teams Here For Debate An average of three out of the five rounds of debate was made by McPherson’s four debate teams last Saturday. January 11, at the McPherson Economy Debate Tournament held at McPherson College. A total of 27 teams from 14 colleges in Kansas and Nebraska participated in the debate series. Patronize Spectator Ads. Canines Beal Ottawa In Final GameThe McPherson College Bull-dogs started paving the way toward the defense of the Kansas Conference title by taking top honors in the McPherson Invitation Tournament last week end. Tournament play was hampered considerably by bad weather and it la believed that many of the teams could have made a much better showing had all their play- |
Dogs Win OpenerFanny Markham led the Bulldogs to a 56 to 39 victory over the Sterling College Warriors. Wednesday night. Markham scored 16 points. Debate Tourney Held At Bethel Saturday, December 7, McPherson College sent Catharine Little, Warren Hoover, Carl Stucky, Robert Yoder. Theodore Geisert, Oliver Dilley, John Burkholder, Russell Burkholder and Clifford Shultz to an invitation Debate Tournament held at Bethel College. Bethany Wins KCA Championship The Bethany Swedes hacked into the Kansas College Conference football championship as Ottawa knocked off the Baker Wildcats, early pace setters, 20-13. The conference season was terminated last week. Simonton Selected As Campus Editor Robert Simonton, sophomore, from Natchez. Mississippi, has been selected from the applicants for Campus Editor of the Spectator for the second semester. Robert enters the editorial staff with fine experience and recommendations. |
With “all hell breaking loose.’’ in the form of a hurricane, the curtain will fall on the three act play, “George Washington Slept Here.” Monday night at the Community building. Seventeen players will present the very successful Broadway play and moving picture written by Moss Hart and George Kaufman, on December 16. Chapel Schedule Changed To Twice A Week Beginning with the first week of the new college year, there will he a change in the chapel meetings as announced by Dr. Peters. There will be only two chapels a week instead of the customary three.  Figures Incomplete As Registering ContinuesStatistics show that there are thirty-seven new students enrolled for the second semester. It is expected that the enrollment will soar even higher, when a number of new students enroll late. Today there are 495 students enrolled in McPherson College. Enrollment for second semester ran concurrent with first semester examinations. The dates for enrollment were from Tuesday, January 21, to Friday, January 24. Second semester classes convened on Monday, January 27. Skaters Waltz But Who SkatesNow that winter has finally definitely come to Kansas, some of the winter sports enthusiasts have come into their own. Of course, most of the hilarious group who went skating last Sunday night, were merely enthusiasts but not “winter sportsmen.’’ |
Downs Feature Speaker At Retreat Sessions will begin this afternoon for the annual Youth Retreat of the Western Region’s Brethren Young People. Principal speakers at the week end retreat wiill be Dr. Karl Downs and Don Snider. Registration at two o’clock will take place in the SUR with the Recreational Council in charge of a “get together” following registration. The World Student Service Fund campaign will open Monday with faculty and students of the college joining in the drive to rise four hundred dollars as their share of this world-wide service fund. The drive will end with an auction on Thursday, February 20. WSSF gives American students a part to play in building justice, peace, and brotherhood throughout the world. |
Deforpch Wins TitleDeforpch won the first, round championship in a thrilling Intramural basketball game Wednesday afternoon as they beat the Hoodlums 23-21. With only five seconds to play Bob Burkholder aimed a long shot which swished through for the winning goal. Wagoner New Regional Head |
Trustees of McPherson College, in their annual session last week end voted to hire an architect to work on plans for the physical expansion of the college. New buildings that will he considered under the program will include a new kitchen and dining hall, a men’s dormitory, and an addition to the present library. A Penny For A Brick Fifty-nine years have passed and still the pinnacle of Sharp Hall beckons returning alumni and welcomes new students to its portals. In the spring of 1888, the foundation was laid and Sharp Hall had its beginning. Bricks were made for Sharp Hall by the students of the college, and it, was then that Dr. Fahnestock pleaded for donors to give “A penny for a brick.”    |
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MARCH College Host To International | Relations Conference Today Strickler And Stern Take Play Leads Phyllis Strickler and David Stern were chosen to play the lead parts in the annual second sem- ester production of the McPher- son College Players, "None so Blind by Monty Ash They will play the parts of Pegs Schultz and Jim Mani. Hillis Williams was chosen to play the part of Tom Green; Clifford Shultz will act as Butch: Barbara Burkhold- er will be Enid Tilton, Other cast memebers were chosen from the membership of the club. The Open Door PolicyWell, Richard has finally open-ed that door. In fact, he not only opened it, he just took it on off with him. At yet, the door, let alone Richard, has not been Debate SquadLeaves For OhioThe five top debaters and orators of McPherson College will leave for Bowling Green, Ohio, with Professor Hess at noon today. They are going to Ohio for the Sixteenth National Intercollegiate Convention of Pi Kappa Delta. There will probably be one hundred chapters of Pi Kappa Delta from Ohio to California attending the convention. Dog House StuntWins First PrizeFor their impersonations of the characters" whose elbows most frequently dust their counter, the waitresses of the "Dog House" were awarded first prize on stunt night. Second prize went to the boys dorm and SCA won the third prize. |
Hey! Is Your Name Miller Or Brown "I wish I had a name that was short and easy to remember. I wish it was Mary Smith,“ Upon crashing a recent gab-session in the girl's dormitory I heard one girl lamenting her "dreadful" name that no one could "pro* nounce" much less remember for five minutes. If you are looking for a common name, perhaps you might choose Miller or Brown or some of the other names common to Macampus. You should be able to find one which would just suit you. After all, though. changing your name is a complicated procedure and Hapsign Guggenheim-er does sound quite distinguished. Why not just keep it? APRIL |
McPherson College will be host to the Third Annual Student In-stitute on International Problems, March 14, 15, 16. This Conference which is for Kansas and Northern Oklahoma college students is being sponsored by the Institute of International Relations. The theme of the conference will be "Directives For World Security." Stucky Orates InState Contest TonightMcPherson College will be host to the state anti-tobacco oratorical contest this evening at 7:30. Dr. Fields of McPherson is offering three prizes of $35, $25, and $15. Carl Stucky will represent McPherson. McPherson has had an entry in the state contest every year since 1918.      Hobbs And Metzler Win William Hobbs, is the new 1 947-48 Student Council president of McPherson College. He won a decisive vote over Wayne Bowman in the second election April 15. Other candidates had been eliminated in the first election. Mary Metzler, sophomore from McPherson running for the position of treasurer, won over her opponent. Donald Keim. Firestone,Yoder Lead Honor Roll John Firestone and Robert Yoder head the list of thirty students who made the honor roll last nine weeks. Thirty students made the honor roll and forty more received honorable mention. Boosters Will Hear Carlson At Banquet Tonight at 6:45 the Seventeenth Annual Booster Banquet of McPherson College will he held at the Convention Hall. Governor Carlson will be the guest speaker at the banquet. A Cappella Choir Leaves On Tour A brief but enjoyable visit with home folks is anticipated by several members of the A Cappella Choir while they are on tour, April 19 to 27. Even those whose homes will not be visited are prepared for a really good time as they travel approximately 1500 miles through four states.
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Green’s Furniture Hubbell’s Drug Store Crary’s Hardware Carl A. Bessier-Decorative Supplies Select Dairy Engborgs Drug Store McPherson Laundry Humfeld’s The Wall - Rogalsky Milling Co. Warren Hotel and Coffee Shop Warren Barber Shop |
Central Printing Co. De Luxe Cleaners Swanson Electric Company Inc. Hutcherson Wheel Aligning Service Marshall Auto Store Fred K. Entriken Agency E. L. Wolf Home State Bank Dr. J. F. Slifer Nu Way Cleaners White Swan ABC Cleaners H. A. Quiring, Furniture Drs. Heaston and Dyck Calen R. Dean, D. D. S. Herman A. Carter Finance Co. C. R. Dean, M. D. Gambles American Shoe Shop Jarold Shop Family Barber Shop Houghton’s Bakery Co. |
Fries Moves To Treasurer With Yoder Business Manager Prof J. H. Fries of the Class of '25 came to McPherson in 1916 as Head of the Commercial Department and Bookkeeper in the Business Office. He became As- sistant Business Manager in 1925; Business Manager in 1929; and Treasurer in 1938. For the last number of years he has served as both Business Manager and Treasurer, as well as Secretary to the Hoard of Trustees and to the Executive Committee. On June l this year, due to increased busi-ness of the college, and the action of the Board of Trustees, he becomes Treasurer. Professor Fries has three children who have degrees from McPherson College and his fourth child. Arthur, will he graduated in 1948. Gordon Yoder of the class of '89 came to his Alma Mater in 1946 as Assistant to the Business Manager and Accountant. Before coming to the college in the above capacity he was Bookkeeper for the H. H. Keim Packing Company at Nampa, Idaho, for five years before serving overseas in the U. S. Army Medical Department. He served in the Pacific area for thirteen months. June 1st of this year he becomes Business Manager of McPherson College. Mrs. Yoder was Glee Goughnour of Des Moines, Iowa, and was graduated from McPherson College in 1938. Mr. and Mrs. Yoder have one child. Action of Board Gives Yoder New Duties “The School of Quality” By Roberta Mohler In a few days parents and friends of students will be coming to our campus for the grand finale of the school year. We are all proud of our graduates, as are our visitors, and have faith in them as they leave our school with a diploma in hand. Perhaps the visitors are newcomers on our campus. First impressions are lasting . . . What impressions will they take home with them of McPherson College? The circular drive into the campus is filled with holes which become enlarged after each rain. We are very fortunate here in having new buildings like Fahnestock Hall. Frantz Industrial Arts Building, and the Physical Education Building. Most other colleges in this vicinity and our other Brethren colleges do not have the modern buildings and equipment we do. After looking around in the  |
buildings It seems very unnecessary that some things have been let go as they have, expensive inlaid linoleum floors are now cracked. If the proper protective care would have been given them, this could have been avoided. One hesitates to take a drink in the gymnasium fountains, because of the failure of someone to have cleaned them out. Many of the classrooms are a disgrace as they were hastily swept out .... if they were swept at all. The grounds of our campus could do with improvements also. The purchase of a new power mower has helped out im-mensly in this. Little details like tall grass around the edges and by the sidewalks detract from the deserved effect of well-kept grounds. It hardly sems that these criticisms would be eliminated with the addition of more help around the campus. It requires overseeing. to find out what needs to he done. Maybe this is idealistic thinking, but perhaps a competent faculty member and several students selected by the Student Council could comprise a board to try and give helpful suggestions for the improvement of our campus. The correcting of a few things around will give students a reason to truly he proud of their campus, both inside and outside. Visitors will leave with the impression that McPherson College has ideal buildings, well-kept, and surrounded by a beautiful campus. A definition of golf, now that spring is luring the enthusiasts of the links out: Golf—a futile attempt to put an insignificant hall into an obscure hole with a totally inadequate weapon, for no apparent reason. |
Engagements Margaret Keim, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Keim of Nampa, Idaho, announced her engagement to Winston Goering of McPherson Friday evening at a party at the Gordon Yoder’s residence. Barbara Burkholder and Bernard Nordling announced their engagement Friday evening at an engagement party at the Country Club. Barbara is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Burkholder of McPherson. Joyce Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Smith, McPherson, is engaged to Kenneth King, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack King of McPherson. Dorothy Saylor recently announced her engagement to Bob Leggit of McPherson. Dorothy is from Waterloo, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lehman of Quinter, Kansas, wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Velvyn. to Mr. Russell Jarboe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jarboe of Quinter, Kansas. Rebecca Spear, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spear of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, announces her engagement to Mr. Dayton Rothrock of Davenport. Nebraska. The date for the wedding has not been set. A political science professor at the University of Michigan was taken aback by the roar of laughter that interrupted his lecture. It seems he had said, “This blanket clause also covers control over the Indians.” |
Heaston Donor Of Memorial Chapel perhaps the most noble gift that has been presented to the Church of the Brethren is the chapel that Dr. W. C. Heaston is giving in memory of his beloved wife, Susanna. For several months the carpenters have been busy preparing the chapel and it now only lacks the carpets before it will be completely finish-ed. A Wurlitzer chapel organ, communion table, lectern, pulpit, and pews are the contents of this subordinate place of worship. The lectern Is a new addition to the regular type of chapel, in that it is used for the reading of the Scripture lessons. It is used quite frequently in the chapels in Eastern sections of the, country. “The reason we have a lectern separate from the pulpit, is because there is more authenticity in the reading of the Bible than there is to the words of the preacher. From an artistic standpoint. the smallest object holding the Bible will bring more attention to the Bible, whereas the larger pulpit will bring less attention to the Bible, and more for the preacher.” is the explanation that Rev. DeWitt Miller gives for the two separate rostrums. The communion table is theoretically the altar. Ideologically, the altar is where God is present at the worship; the communion table is a symbol at which there is no presence of God. Upon the communion table will he placed the Holy Bible and two candles. The chapel will seat sixty people comfortably. It shall serve |
as a place for small funerals and weddings. It shall be open, also, for daily private devotions. Dr Heaston and those connected closely with the Church hope that the students will use the chapel frequently and will be pleased for each student to visit there daily "The chapel in the American church has had its derivitive from two sources,” says Rev. Miller. “The decline of the family devotions prompt a place for worship that can he held in seclusion. The more complex life becomes, the more private devotions arc in demand. The second source is the fact that the cost of large weddings are expensive. There is much less money involved in having a small wedding in a chapel.” The chapel will he a welcomed addition to the church and will also serve the college in its religious emphasis. It will he formally dedicated sometime in July. |
Leadership Camp Will Be Held Our Challenge! The Salina Leadership Training and Work Camp will be held June 14 to June 29 it will be sponsored by the Western Regional Council, Regional Young People’s Cabinet, and the Salina Project Committee. The exact location for this work camp is Camp Webster, one-half mile east of the city of Salina on Highway 40, then one and one-half miles north. The cost of the four weeks training will be one dollar per day tor board and lodging. Campers are asked to furnish their own bedding. Reservations should he made us soon as possible by a letter to Jack Kough in order to make the best arrangements for your vacation. Mr. Kough’s address is 250 North Eighth Street,' Salina, Kansas, or Ed Crill, McPherson College, can furnish additional information. Dan West, Lorell Weiss, R. W. Miller, Russell West and others will serve as resource leaders. There will he several work camp projects and leadership training programs presented. Young people. ministers, church workers, and active laymen should attend for Leadership Training for Peace-Action Education. After the word had circulated about the Notre Dame campus that Boh Feller had signed for $90,000 this season and that Ted Williams was to receive $75,000 when the first baseball practice was called the coach found himself surrounded by 323 pitchers and 175 left-fielders.  Appreciation From China Dear Editor; This week I was very pleasantly surprised to receive a bundle of old Spectators from my brother, Merrill. Even though there are some 11,000 miles between us. I felt very near Dear Old Mac as a read these old Specs. Letters are few that I receive from McPherson way. so I really did appreciate them more than I can express in writing. Keep up the good work and here’s hoping that I will continue to get the Specs even though they are old. Sincerely, Warren A. Sanger, UNRRA Regional Office, YMCA Building, Kaifeng, Honna, China.
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Nordlings Win Golf and Tennis Titles "Papa Is All." is to be given in the near future. Space is running short, and I must not make Dayton angry this last week, so with this brief note I will conclude my work. At Manchester College, on May 10, the oratorio “The Creation” by Handel, was presented by the Choral Society. Four guest soloists were presented in this program. And now to home—and I do mean Idaho! Student-Ministers Select Officers An election was recently held by the Student Minister group for the purpose of naming the three members of the new steering committee who will serve next year. The three men chosen had a special meeting to determine their respective officers in the young preachers’ organization, and the results of their conclave may now be announced. Paul Haworth a senior, will serve as chairman for the young ministers in their activities as an organization in the coming school year. Russell Jarboe, also a senior, will assume the duties of secretary, and Alvin Cook, a Junior, will manage the finances of the group as its treasurer. Dr. Metz-ler will continue in his capacity as mentor of the organization. Golfers Win League Title Ottawa scored a lopsided victory in the Conference track meet held at Ottawa May 16. Lyle Miller won a decisive vic-tory in the first event of the afternoon’s program as he ran his opponents off the track to win the mile event and put McPherson into the lead after one event. Winning with a comfortable margin Lyle ran the mile in 4:41. He scored a point in the half-mile taking fourth place. Irven Stern also picked up a point in the two-mile event, placing fourth. Don Stern and Day-ton Rothrock failed to place. Kansas Wesleyan edged out Baker by one point to win second place.  Nordling Wins Singles Title Bethany Wins Doubles From McPherson PairHitting the court lines consistently and slumming very effectively, Kenneth Nording won the singles tennis title in the KAC Conference. Winning in straight sets Nordling defeated Taylor of Baker 6-2, 6-0, 6-0, in the quarterfinals. The meet was held starting at Ottawa May 15 but was postponed because of rain and moved to McPherson last week-end. In the finals. Sawyer of Bethany, who had defeated Rush of Ottawa in the other quarterfinals match, was matched against Nordling. The latter won the finals and the title by 6-0. 7-5, and 6-1. In the doubles match which was held here Baker failed to appear, thereby forfeiting to McPherson. Bethany went against Ottawa and won their game which again pitted McPherson against Bethany. This time Bethany was the winner with Sawyer and Chandler defeating Nordling and Ferguson 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 11-9. Previous to the final meets the western and eastern divisions had held qualifying matches. In the finals it was the western schools dominating the play winning both double and singles titles. Bulldogs ConcludeSuccessful SeasonBulldog teams under the direction of Coach Hayden, assisted in football by Tony Voshell and in tennis by Gordon Voder, have completed a very successful year in athletics. In figuring up won and lost games in all sports it is very probable that McPherson has a higher percentage of won games than any other school in the conference. In football the Canines won four games, lost 3 and tied 1. placing fourth in the conference. Basketball saw a similar margin in the winning column with 15 wins and seven losses. Two of the losses were to Iowa schools. Conference standings saw the Bulldogs finish third. Spring sports saw the winning |
percentage very high with baseball leading. 7 games won, one lost. Mac can boast of the conference championship golf team and individual medalist. In ten-ids the boys did equally well with Nordling winning the singles title and the doubles team playing in the finals. Although the track team lacked the team strength to win several individuals showed up nicely. In keeping with the general expansion program of the college a full-time assistant will he hired for next year to assist Coach Hayden. A better intra-mural and social program is being planned and in general a strong athletic program is being planned for the coming season. Bulldogs Cop Finale From Swedes 11-1 McPherson topped off a successful baseball season with an 11-1 win over Bethany last Thursday at Lindsborg. Highlights of the game were two home runs, one by Smith of McPherson and one by McClure of Bethany. It was McPherson’s ninth game of the season. After dropping their first game to Kansas Wesleyan, the Bulldogs roared back to take a long string of eight victories. Baseball Facts For ’47 SeasonMcPherson averaged 8.1 runs per game to her opponents 2.6. Loren Weyand was the leading scorer, crossing the plate eleven times. The team batting average for the nine games was .2 25. Following are the individual performances: |
Lettermen In Spring Sports Announced Twenty Men Receive Letters in Four SportsTwenty spring lettermen were approved by the Athletic Committee last Wednesday and will receive letters upon completion of the semester’s work. Letters were granted in baseball, tennis, track, and golf. The following boys were recommended for the coveted “M" letter in baseball: Robert Hill, Duane Ramsey, Morris McClung, Loren Weyand, Gerald Hutchinson, Don Smith, Vernon Blickenstaff, C. Tillman, Verlyn Fisher, Ted Furry. Dean Ward, and Wilbur Beat-tie, mgr. Tennis lettermen were Kenneth Nordling and Dale Ferguson with a like number lettering in track, Lyle Miller and Irven Stern. Four golfers lettered this spring: Chester Nordling, Lee Nordling, Val-gene Culver, and Clarence Hein. This is the first time that baseball letters have been granted and the first time since previous to the war that golf and tennis letters were given. Football Schedule: Sept. 26 Sterling, here. Oct. 3 Baker there. Oct. 10C. of E., here. Oct. 17 Kan. Wesleyan, there. Oct. 24 Ottawa, here. Oct. 31 Bethel, here (Home-coining). Nov. 7 Bethany, there. Nov. 14 Open. Nov. 21 Open. When a Frenchman has become intoxicated, he wants to dance: a German wants to sing; a Spaniard want to gamble; an Italian wants to brag; an Irishman wants to fight; an American wants to make a speech. —(Sunshine). |
Shooting a brilliant ten under par Chet Nordling won the individual conference golf title at the meet hold at Ottawa. May 15, 16. Teaming with Chet was his brother Lee in the doubles which was also won by the Mac golfers. In winning the singles title Chet shot rounds of 34-33-34-34-33-32 for a total of 200. Par for the course was 210. Lee shot rounds of 36-36-39-41-42-36 for a total of 229 for the 54 holes. Their team score was 429 with Corder 216, and B. Wellborn 216. of Baker C., placing second with a total score of 432. In previous meets the Nordlings teamed with Gene Culver and Hines to defeat Bethany and Kansas Wesleyan. Scores: Mc Pherson 347, Bethany 361 and Kansas Wesleyan 391. In the dual meet with Bethany the locals were winners 347 to 365. In another dual meet with Kansas Wesleyan our team won 340 to 372. Miller Wins First In Mile |
IntercollegiateReviewKenneth BrownIt has been fun taking these trips around to the different colleges and finding out what the latest “gab'' has been. I should like to take time out to thank all those who have so kindly made possible this most educational feature of college existence; Roth-rock, who has been such a fine boss and has so willingly furnished both plane and gas every week; the guest columnists who took over the control of the stick when I was vacationing, the handy men who keep such a fine sheen on my silver wings, and finally to all of those people who like punishment enough to spend time reading these articles each week. To each of you. thanks! And now just a few Items from my last rendezvous with the clouds. The sky was clear when we (pardon me! I mean I, this is a business trip, isn’t it?) left McPherson. Stopping first at Bethany College, I ran smack dal) into their W. S. S'. F. drive. Sometime during my sundry visits each campus has at one time or another sponsored this worthwhile drive. I should have liked to have stayed for the production of J. M. Barrie’s play, “What Every Woman Knows.” which was being presented on campus that evening, hut other campuses Did me travel on. Stopping at Ottawa University I found talk still running high • about the famous brilliant lyric soprano, Frances Yeend, who was presented in concert on the campus May 7. The spring play, |
Worship Theme Of Church ChapelWednesday’s chapel was hold in the Brethren Church. The organ prelude was played by Mrs. San Romani. Lucy Blough led the group in a hymn. A chalk talk was given by Marie Dela-plain.
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