Query Shows It’s Cheaper At Macollege
Public relations department bulletins to trustees show that Macollege provides a $1,350 scholarship to all its students.
Surprised? Read on.
"It is the policy of McPherson College to keep the expenses as low as possible. The tuition costs at McPherson is $8 per hour. A survey of college catalogs gives a comparison with other schools. Baker $11, Bethel $12, College of Emporia $10, Kansas Wesleyan $8, Ottawa $8, Bridgewater $10, Elizabethtown $12, Juniata $12, Manchester $10.50, LaVerne $12, Friends $14, and Bethany $7.
“Room per semester at these schools costs from $40 to $80. McPherson College charges $45. All other fees and charges are in about the same relationship.
"This survey of 19 colleges shows that the cost of education at McPherson College is less than all but three of the 19 checked. Of these three, two were junior colleges.
"At the present time any student who attends McPherson College pays only 65 percent of the cost of staying in school. It is the desire of the administration to raise the additional funds each year so that college education can continue at a low cost to students.
"The additional cost of your college education comes from various sources. The vast majority of it comes from persons or groups connected with the church of the Brethren. Additional funds come from non-Brethren Alumni, the townspeople of McPherson, and other interested persons.
“Several individuals spend the majority of their time trying to assure the college that it can continue to serve its youth in such an inexpensive manner. The president, the Alumni Secretary, the director of capital gifts, and the director of public relations spend considerable time working to further this cause.
"The best workers in the field of public relations, however, are the satisfied students from the McPherson "family”. A word of appreciation from a happy student is worth many words of staff personnel. The person who talks with pride about bis school is doing a good job of public relations. The $1,350 scholarship is given with a good spirit by those who feel that the future of the world is with the Christian youth of today. May it be accepted by all with a spirit of dedication to the name great work.
A Cappella To Give Concert In Chapel Tonight
UNESCO Holds
Self-Quiz
Thursday
"What do you know about UNESCO?" a group of Macollege students asked themselves in a discussion meeting which was sponsored by the College UNESCO at 9:50, Thursday, Febr. 8.
In the discussion, which had its beginning with a "pop quiz," the 6 organs and the 13 specialized agencies of the United Nations were listed.
The group discussed the UNESCO organization. Participants revealed the following facts: Russia is not a member of the organization: UNESCO has a Secretariate, the U. S. has been one of the most active members of the organization; Kansas is the most active state in promoting UNESCO work; the Macollege group is considered by state officers to be one of tbe most active groups on a college campus in the state: UNESCO bud an 8 million dollar budget in 1950; UNESCO has an official publication: and. UNESCO has worked quite extensively in the Amazon Valley.
The activities of the College UNESCO of this school year were reviewed-—the International Assembly, the Model United Nations, the Induk Pahk Luncheon, the International Banquet, and support of the Blood Drive.
The UNESCO Cabinet, headed by Joann Lehman, is planning a series of discussions and meetings on international problems. These meetings will be held on alternate Thursdays at 9:50.
Glee Club Brings Out Eight Boys To Sturt
Eight boys attended a meeting of those interested in organizing a Boy's Glee Club held Monday at 1 p. m.
Over a dozen boys responded to appeals from-Doris Coppock who will direct the group.
Those attending the meeting were Myron Krehblel, Gordon Fishburn, Don Fike, Wilbur Bas-tin, Mux McAuley, Harold Smith, Curtis Leicht, and Berwyn Oltman.
The group has planned meetings Wednesday at 1 p. m. and three activity periods during the week.
Miss Coppock urges that all who have conflicts for the Wednesday meeting try to come during one or more of the activity periods.
SCA Discusses Why Go To Church
"Why Go to Church" was the topic of discussion for members of the SCA on Thursday. Febr. 8. The group was guided in discussion by Dean Berkebile.
It was concluded that the church meets certain Inner needs and that It was a good way to indicate to others that one is attempt-ing to lead a Christian life.
A group of songs was led by Marilue Bowman.
His experience covers a wide field such as an instructor in elementary schools in West Virginia; high school in Pennsylvania; Mac-ollege; the University of Illinois Bethany Biblical Seminary, Chicago, and in the Elgin Community College.
He has served as Pastor of the Church of the Brethren, Lima, Ohio. Served on the General Mission Board, Church of the Breth: ren: local church moderator and district moderator. At the, 1950 annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren, he was elected the national moderator for the coming year. He also served as editor of the Gospel Messenger from 19441950.
For eight years Dr. Bittinger was a missionary in Africa; His home there was located at Garkida in Northern Nigeria. From this and from his many travels which include four trips to Europe he has built up a vast reservoir of knowledge. Information and illustrations which he shares with the students. Has Written Several Books
Dr. Bittinger has written several-books: "In the Land of the Monkey Bread Tree” "Soudan’s Second Sunup" "Black and White in the Sudan," "SnowBall Comes to the Early Family”. "The Church of the Brethren” and "An Educational Experiment in the Sudan."
Dr. Bittinger has lectured in most of the United States and in foreign lands.
Who’s Who
For his work in the different fields Dr. Bittinger has received several citations:
Who's Who In the Clergy. Who’s Who in the Western Hemisphere. Who's Who in Chicago and Vicinity. Who's Who in American Education, and Who's Who In Amer-ica.
Dr. Bittinger was born at Eglon, West Virginia, December 16, 1905: He was the son of Jonas H. and Etta M. Bittinger. He married Irene Frantz on June 15, 1927. Mrs. Bittinger is also a graduate of Elizabethtown College.
They have four children: Stan ley, Patricia Richard, and Marianne. Patricia and Richard were born in Africa.-
The Bittinger family enjoys many hobbies. These include Mountain climbing, wood carving, and Photography. When the Bitting-ers were in Africa. Dr. Bittinger enjoyed the hobby of hunting.
Dr. Bittinger's personal interest is in young people and helping them to build happy homes. He says there is nothing he would rather see happen then for Macol-lege to be the kind of College we can all bo proud of.
Procession To Begin At Gym
The inauguration of Dr. Desmond W. Bittinger which begins with the academic procession from the Physical Education Building to the College Church, will be held Monday, February 19.
Dr. Bittinger will deliver his
Social Committee To Have Folk Games Feb. 24
’What is It?” Yes that famous question has been heard through out the campus. “It” bares absolutely no relation to the thing, but is the offspring of the social committee.
The social committee has planned a folk game party. They have appointed Elsie Kindley chairman of the party which is to be held on February 24. Plans have been made to conduct three types of folk games: circle, shottish, and polkas.
There will also be a special feat-ure by a select group. Refreshments will be served.
Three committees are helping Elsie with the work for the party Peggy Sargent heads the foods committee: Ruth Peckover, the decoration committee: and Carole Huffman, the publicity committee.
Intra-Squad Debates Held Here Wed. Afternoon
Intra-squad debate tournament will be held here today. The tournament is a round robin affair with each team debating twice.
The debates, which will start at 2:15 and conclude at 4:30. in elude four teams. The three mens’ teams were Joe Kennedy and Don Speaker. Robert Hamsh-er and Vi Alailima, and Wayne Zeigler and Gene Bechtel. The lone womens' team wan Joan Keim and Mickey Akers.
Today's, tournament was in practice for the tournament at the University of Nebraska, which the entire squad will attend this weekend.
Gasses Out For Ceremony Monday
On Monday, February 19, Dr. Desmond W. Bittinger becomes the tenth president of McPherson College.
Dr. Bittinger received his B. A. at Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, in 1927: his M. A., from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1934: Ph. D., from the University of Pennsylvania, in UNO: plus further university work at the University of Illinois, and University of Chicago.
Dr. D. W. Bittinger
inaugural address after Dr. Calvert N. Ellis, president of Juniata College, has given the opening address, and Dr. Vernon E. Schwalm, president of the Commission of Higher Education of the Church of the Brethren, has conducted the Investiture and official installation.
W. H. Yoder, president of the Board of Trustees, will preside over the program with the McPherson College A Cappella Choir providing music. An honorary degree, that of Doctor of Divinity, will be conferred upon Mr. Yoder.
Classes To Be Dismissed
The public is invited to attend the services, and college classes will be adjourned for the day to allow students and faculty to participate.
Dinner Will Be At Church
Following the inaugural ceremonies, an inaugural dinner will be held at the church. Dr. R. E. Moh-ler will be in charge of the dinner. Following the dinner, greetings will be brought from the town, the faculty, the student body, the trustees, the Regional Office, the Kansas college and other groups. Dr. Schwalm will deliver the address at the Inaugural dinner.
Following the dinner there will be a reception in the Student Union room.
Draft Postponed 30 Days For Grads Of Mid-term
A wired directive to all State Selective Service Directors from Selective Service chief Major General Lewis B. Hershey of Jan. 29, 1951, orders postponement of induction for another 30 days of all college students being graduated at this time.
Which means that mid-term graduates will have a chance to find work in essential industry and be thereby deferred.
The full directive reads as follows: "Postpone Induction for 30 days of all college students who are being graduated at this time and having their statutory postponement terminated for that reason. This 30 day postponement is to enable such graduates to obtain employment in essential industry Upon showing of such employment local boards should be requested to reopen the cases of such registrants and consider classification anew.”
This information was supplied by a defense information bulletin signed Earl J. McGrath. U. S. Commissioner of Education.
It is expected that this order may be repeated in June when the present college term ends.
Cancel Valentine Banquet For Lack Of Interest
The annual Valentine Banquet given by the faculty for the student body was called off this year because of lack of interest on the part of the students.
Instead of the desired 70 students only 12 showed interest by. signing a list, and the committee was therefore forced to cancel it after all plans bad been made and a program planned.
Dr. Long Speaks In Chapel Feb, 7
"Go to those who are sacrificing or living an ideal if you would see someone who is getting much out of life." said Dr. H. J. Long, president of Greenville College.
Dr. Long, who is on sabbatical leave, spoke to Macollege students in chapel. Wednesday, Feb. 7.
Seven different concepts of life were cited by Dr. Long: a physical existence, a play enacted upon a stage, a complex chemical and biological reaction, a monotonous physical struggle, an exchange, a progression, and a scriptural concept He discussed each.
The reaching of one’s goals, the honoring of one's fellows, a long life, the attainment of riches wealth, and the attainment of happiness were mentioned by him us a few of the different criteria for success.
Dr. Long concluded with a brief discussion on “getting the most out of life.”
Dr. Long spent 9 years as a chemistry professor at Greenville College, and he has served as the president of that school for 15 years. He is a former student and teacher of Central College in McPherson.
Heart Sisters Meet For Party Monday
Heart Sister Week, sponsored by Women's Council, ended Monday evening with 100 girls attending the party held in SUR at 8 p.
m.
After a week of exchanging small gifts and acts of friendliness toward their unknown Heart Sisters, the girls met to find out ho these people were.
Entertainment for the evening was provided by Claudia Jo Stump. Max McAuley, and the Girls’ Trio accompanied by Berwyn Oltman. Prof. Delia Lehman gave a reading.
The purpose of Heart Sister Week is to help girls make new friends and aquaintances.
Players Give One-Act Feb. 21-22
The Players Club's current production. three one-act plays, will open Wednesday night at 8 p. m. in the “Little Theatre ".
“Over the Teacups" by Percival Wilde will be directed by Doris Kesler and will feature Joann Lehman as Mrs. Beardsley. Lorene Clark as Miss Young, Dolores Si-gle as Emily Tucker and Doris Kesler as Mrs. Polheums.
"Theatre Of The Soul" by Yev-oreinov, directed by Dale Oltman lists Marlin Walters as the Professor. Eugene Neff as Ml, Eldon Coffman as M2, Wayne Hutchison as M3. Phyllis Johnson as Ml wife, Kathlyn Larson as M2 Wife, Mickey Akers as Ml Girl, Maxine Hanley as M2 Girl, and Robert Koehn as the Porter.
"Mooncalf Mugford” directed by Dean Cotton is cast by Donna Phelon as Etta Mugford, Sue Smith as Tabby Pipp, Marilyn Roe as Mrs. Lowell, Joe Kennedy as John Mugford, and Robert Bel-lah as Caleb Orne.
The first of the plays listed. "Over The Teacups", is the story of two prissy old maids who try to keep up a front when their shekels run low and the complications that result from such a farcical condition.
“The Theatre of The Soul” is a unique story of the inner conflict of a man who is torn between the love of his wife and that of a dancing girl.
"Mooncalf Mugford" is the story of goony old John Mugford who is called Mooncalf by all the neighbor kids. He keeps telling his wife that it's the rest of the world, not he that is crazy. Finally she believes him and they go off together down to the seashore to visit some spirits.
Admission will be paid ity tickets for one of two
nights. Non-student adults will pay 60 cents and other students and children will pay 25 cents.
The three plays will run two nights. Wednesday and Thursday.
Chester A. Nordling Is Admitted To Kansas Bar
Chester A. Nordling, a former Macollege student was admitted to the bar Wednesday at Topeka. Admission came after successful completion of the state’s two-day exam.
Out of 69 taking the tests, 67 were admitted.
Mr. Nordling attended Wash-bum’s law school at Topeka after leaving Macollege.
Macollege’s A Cappella Choir will present its eighteenth annual concert in the chapel tonight at 8 p. m. under the direction of Prof. Donald R. Frederick.
"Salutation” by Samuel Richards Gaines will be the first number on the program and will be sung by the combined men and women’s choirs a cappella. Other groups of songs will be sung by the men’s and women‘s divisions separately.
“Like As The Heart Desireth" by Gionanni Palestrina. "Let Thy Holy Presence" by Paul Ischesno-koff. "Benedictus” by Emile Pal-adilke, "The Word Believing’' by Leland Satern, and "Stand Up and Bless The lord" arranged by John Forest will be sung by the mixed group.
The women’s part of the choir will then slug "We Praise Thee, O God” by Leland Satern, "A Wonder As I Wander" arranged by John J. Niles, and "Were You There" as arranged by Lynn Woodward.
The men of the choir will sing “Brothers Sing On" by Edvard Griegg, "Cool Water” by Nolan and Wilson, and “One World" by O'Hara and Wilson. The two groups will then join to sing "And He Never Said a Mumbalin’ Word" arranged by Max T. Krone, "Swing Low. Sweet Chariot” arranged by Don Frederick, and So’s I Can Write My Name” by Noble Cain.
Rowena Neher, marimbist, will then play a special number "Value Brilliante” by Chopin. She will be accompanied by Bonnie Alexander.
The closing group of songs by the entire choir will be composed of "Music, When Soft Voices Die" by Charles Herts, "The Turtle Dove" arranged by R. Vaughan Williams, and "Thy Song” by Noble Cain. This closing number by Mr. Cain was dedicated to Alvin C. Voran son of Mrs. Anna Voran of McPherson, and the McPherson College A Cappella Choir.
It was published in 1934. Berwyn Oltman will accompany special numbers.
Activity tickets will admit college students, and the price for regular admission will bo 75c for adults and 60c for students. Members of the choir are:
Sopranos — Carole Huffman. Naomi Mankey. Ruth Peckover, Hazel Sanger, Donna Wagoner, Marilue Bowman, Martha Frantz, Arlene Mohler, Anita Rogers, Claudia Stump.
Altos -Phyllis-Bowman,' Lois Frantz, Marilyn Miller, Rowena Neher, Norma Lee Couch, Ruth Crumpacker, Marilee Grove, Esth- -er Mohler.
Tenors —Keith Allison, Kenneth Evans, Gordon Fishburn, Albert Rogers, Albert Guyer, Bill Kidwell, Royce Beam, Earle Lapp.
Basses —Dick Wagoner, Beryl McCann, Irven Stern, Dale Olt-man, Sylvus Flora, Gilford Iken-berry, Joe Kennedy, John D. Pole, Charles Royer, Don West, Berwyn Oltman.
High School Gives “Men Are Like Streetcars”
Tonight’s performance of "Men Are Like Streetcars" at 8 p. m. ends a two-day run of that play at the local high school auditorium.
The senior class is sponsoring the three-act comedy which is the story of a younger sister's plans to get her older sister married.
