Expect Over 600 To Attend Booster Banquet Tonight
Over 600 are expected to attend Macollege's thirty-seventh annual Booster Banquet at the Community Building tonight at 6:45. Donations to date were near $3,500 dollars, an increase of $1,300 over last year's $2,200.
VOL. XXXV McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas, April 20, 1951 Metzler, Grove Win In Student Council
Classes Hear Null Speak On Inflation
WSSF Raises $184.80 At Auction
Economics and public finance students of Dr. O. A. Olson heard Mr. Harold Null of the Harold Null Investment Company of Wichita lecture on "The Monetary Policies That Lead to Inflation."
Mr. Null spoke to the two classes at 10:25 Wednesday. His trip here was sponsored by the Wichita Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Null blamed the present inflationary crisis on two laws passed in 1913: one was the federal income tax revision to the Constitution, the other was the Glass Federal Reserve Act.
The income tax revision, said Mr. Null, embodied all the tenets of socialism, all the groundworks for the welfare state concept.
Mr. Null expressed the belief that the Federal Reserve System as set up was a good thing. It provided reserve dollars and hence credit. It was independent of all other bureaus, and each division was autonomous in its area. The Federal Reserve Board consisted of seven governors whom Mr. Null called "The seven most powerful men in the United States."
Mr. Null further stated that in 1933 (the year following FDR’s first election) the Federal Re-serve was made a tool of politics to further socialism as seen in the welfare state ideals. Our price level is here today, he continued, because it was carefully planned. "That,” he said. "Was one of the most damnable dishonest things that was ever done.”
He claimed it dishonest because it decreased the value of savings, stocks, bonds, and insurance policies which the average American relies upon for his old age.
Because of this unrestricted expansion of credit. Mr. Null continued. America is now in a most dangerous- position. He called to attention the fact that little European countries are stabilizing American dollars. France, he said, is buying 42 American dollars for an ounce of gold and buying gold from America for an equivalent $35.
He put the blame on the administration for not being willing to "retreat down the road to fiscal sanity."
He concluded by saying that big shot investors and insurance companies were much more concerned about inflation and fiscal policies than the war in Korea.
A WSSF benefit auction raised S184.80 for the benefit of students in war-torn countries over the world. The auction was held last Thursday in SUR.
Jack Kough, Wayne Zeigler, and Gilford Ikenberry served as auctioneers.
Highest single item sold at the event was a freezer of ice cream which went for $13.
Other items sold were use of McAuley's home for a party. Ride to Wichita with expenses paid, a chicken dinner at the Frantz home, pies, cookies, cake, and fudge.
WAA Girls Return From National Meet
The three Macollege representatives to the National W. A. A. Convention at Ann Arbor, Michigan, returned Sunday.
Margaret Daggett, Donna Soo-by, and Betty Jo Baker rode to Michigan on a bus chartered from Topeka for the Kansas delegates. Kansas students on the bus were from Kansas University, College of Emporia, Kansas State, Emporia State, Washburn, St. Mary’s College, and McPherson.
The delegates were housed in the huge Lloyd Hall dormitory at the University of Michigan. The dormitory houses approximately 500 girls.
The girls heard noted speakers, entered into interesting discussions concerning W. A. A. problems, and experienced recreation. The Macollege delegation came to the conclusion that our club has very few or no problems compared to most schools. The girls say that perhaps the most important thing they gained was a better understanding of how to apply the things gained in W. A. A. to everyday living and to the years after college.
The Ness City high school bund under direction of Leland "Sammy” High, '49. presented a concert in chapel Monday. The 56 piece group played 10 numbers and one encore.
First on the program was "His Honor", a march by Henry Phil-more. “Two Moods Overture” by Clare E. Grundman a Hal Leonard arrangement of "Far Away Places." "Hail, Hall All Around the World" by Paul Yoder, "Queen City March" by W. H. Boorn, "Little Rhapsody in Blue" arranged from George Girshwin's "Rhapsody," Mr. High's own arrangement of "Harbor Lights," "Children’s March" by Edwin Goldman, another Hal Leonard arrangement "Chatanooga Shoe Shine Boy," and "Hall of Fame" by J. Oliva-doti followed in order.
For the "Queen City March" Delbert Crabb directed. Delbert is the brother of Eugene Crabb who directed band while Mr. High was a student here.
"At the request of Dr. D. W. Bittinger, the band repeated "Hail, Hail" as played in Africa.
The band was on a one-day tour. A concert was planned for Win-dom Monday afternoon.
Tills hand won "superior” ratings at the state band meet in Hays a short time ago.
Students Judge Contest At Central College Sunday
Three Macollege students served as Judges for scriptural decia-matory contests held at Central College Sunday evening.
Dale Oltman, Kathlyn Larson, and Don Shultz chose Donna Butler for first place for her interpretation of "David and Goliath" 1 Samuel, 17.
Contestants were judged for quality and use of voice, enunciation, poise, memory, body action, and the over-all effect.
Other selections used were "The Ressurection Story” from John, "Paul’s Defense Before Agrippa" from the Acts, "Paul Exhorts to Brotherly Kindness" from Ro-mans, “The True Vino" front John, The Hebrew Children" fron Daniel, and "The Excellence of Love" from 1 Corinthians.
California Rule*
Loyalty Oath Invalid
The California state appelate court last week ruled the University of California loyalty oath in-
valid and ordered that the 18 men who refused to sign the oath he restored to their faculty positions.
The court’s decision was unanimous. The only legal oath, ruled the court. Is the standard pledge to the state and U. S. constitutions. The 18 professors had been fired for refusing to sign an oath saying. "I am not a member of the Communist party.”
"No one," said the court, "could be subjected as a condition to holding office to any test of pol itical or religious beliefs other than his pledge."
Operetta Twilight Alley To Appear Next Wed.
"Twilight Alley," a two-act operetta by Mrs. Henry Backus and Paul Bliss will be presented by the seventh and eigth grade vocal classes next Wednesday.
It will be held in the high school auditorium beginning at 8 p.m. Admission is 25 cents for students and 50 cents for adults.
A. R. Ebel Will Speak In Wednesday Chapel
Prof. A. R. Ebel, the art teacher at Tabor College in Hillsboro, will speak in chapel on Wednesday. April 25.
He will give some demonstrations about colored glasses. Professor Ebel's daughter attended Macollege and graduated from here in 1946.
Foreign Students Give Games At UNESCO Picnic
UNESCO held a picnic in Lakeside Park 5:30 last Friday. About 30 students attended.
The group played games directed by foreign students. Gerhardt Siegmund-Schultze directed German games, Hotsuko Kanazawa directed Japanese games, and Nas ser Yazdi directed Iranian games.
Papers Report Curb Of Civil Liberties
Berkebile To Address Elementary Graduation
Dean J. M. Berkeblie will speak at the fifth grade graduation ceremonies at Washington School April 27. The graduation is from elementary to junior high school Ceremonies partially in honor of the school's athletic, team will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium.
Dean Berkebile's address will be "Today's Citizen Child—Tomor row's Citizen.” Parents and teachers will be present.
Facilitations, Grads!
From the Lenoir Rhynean. Len oir Rhyne College, North Carolina ....
"It was announced yesterday that cap and gown measurements will take place in the foyer of the Administration building Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings of next week. At the time of measurement, all class dues, as well as cup and gown fees, must be paid in order to felicitate payment of the senior class expenses."
ed note: And let us facilitate you on your graduation.
The status of civil liberties on the nation's campuses is not all it should he. according to a survey released last month by the American civil liberties union. 17 of 33 college newspapers reported Instances of civil rights curtailment.
Among the rights which were reported violated were: controver-sial speakers on campus; Alumni attempts to check teaching material. faculty loyalty, oaths; investigations; pressure on certain campus political groups.
Eight universities and colleges, including Stanford, Michigan and Columbia Reported difficulty in securing controversial speakers. Six institutions reported they had loyalty oaths—California, Michigan, Notre Dame, North Carolina, Maine, Smith College and New Hampshire.
All student editors reported complete freedom of the college press, nor was there any indica-tion that a student was ever expelled because of political opinions.
Players Spend 65 Hours Rehearsing ‘Mr. Lazarius’
THE SHOW MUST GO ON. (Please read with a slight flourish and tremelo in the voice, ) And. by gad, the show does go on! To date, members of the cast of Mr. LAZARUS have spent sixty-five hours rehearsing for their performance In the chapel the evenings of May 2 and 3.
It hasn't been easy! Sue Smith showed up for the first few practices with her arm in a sling. Now you know how difficult it is to play the feminine romantic lead with your arm in a sling. Lately Miss 'Smith has been appearing at practice with her foot in a cast. Now you know how difficult it is to play the feminine romantic lead with your foot in a cast.
Mayor Homer Ferguson will preside as toast master. The introduction of guests will follow in customary order.
The program will consist of: talk by President Desmond W. Bittinger: reading, Miss Lehman: instrumental ensemble; musical number, ladies quartet: songs of Samoa. Samoa boy's quartet; musical selection, men's quartet; and a musical number. McPherson College A Capella Choir.
Roberto de la Rosa. Mexican Ambassador of good will, will be the guest speaker.
Miss-Mildred Siek has returned to the campus to aid in the preparation of this banquet. She will be assisted by Arlene Kough, the foods classes, and students who have volunteered their services.
A Rooster Banquet Committee of faculty members and local business men have carried on an extensive campaign both in the business district and residential districts. Contributions by McPherson citizens usually made at this time. The proceeds go toward the finance of college needs.
Margaret Daggett Named Womens Council Head
Margaret Daggett, a junior from Lawrence, Kans., was named Womens Council president for school year 1951-52. Pauline Hess McPherson sophomore, was named vice-president. x
Alice Flory was elected to the position of secretary and Anita Rogers to treasurer. Publicity chairman for the coming year will he Ann Marie Reynolds and Lorene Clark.
Retiring officers are Marilue Bowman, president: Betty Hana-garne, vice-president; Pauline Hess, secretary; Marilee Grove, treasurer: and publicity chairmen Bonnie Martin and Lois Yoder.
The objective of this organization is the promotion of good will among the women of the campus by discussion of campus problems and providing opportunities for practicing correct social behavior.
Mugler Students Present Recital Wednesday Night
Students of Miss Minnie Mugler held a piano recital in the chapel at 8 p.m. last Wednesday. The program featured solos and ensembles by pre-college students.
Pupils participating were Rae Ann Mcttlen, J. Reed Pierce, Quentin Wood, Steven Wood, Lorna Lehmberg, Cynthia Lac-kie, Joyce Wall, Marilyn Bell, Dick Jones, Carol Zerger, George Lehmberg Jr., Mary Lou Stucky, Mary Beth Tolle, Dorothy Zerger, Helen Zerger, and Betty Lou Smith.
Kentucky Junks Jazz
The University or Kentucky has banned a jazz concert which was to be given by a music honorary.
"Jazz,” declared the head of the music department," has no part in the University program.
The conflict began when a Lexington, Ky., paper claimed that some student musicians were playing in various bars and lounges.
Commented Downbeat, a national Jazz music magazine. "Although it is played copiously at university dances, the university faculty does not believe it is a fit subject or serious study. It is its the university's) duty, however, to attempt to elevate the tastes of its students and the people of the commonwealth." |
Grads To Get Standardized Exams
Graduate record exams in education and psychology, sociology, economics, history, and agriculture will be standardized tests provided by the Educational Testing Service of Princeton, N. J., according to Dean J. M. Berkebile.
These will be given to majors in the named fields on April 25, from 8 to 11 a.m. Other graduate record tests will be made by the individual teachers and will be announced later.
Dean Berkebile also announced an oral comprehensive for senior chemistry majors on May 1.
Present teachers enrolled in night courses Working toward their degrees this year will be allowed to take the education exam April 24, 7:30 p.m.
Dr. Fee Will Entertain Senior Education Majors
Dr. Mary Fee will entertain her senior education majors at her apartment on April 24, at 5:30 p.m.
Education majors include three teachers in the city schools, Miss Ella Wedel, Miss Lucille Sand-quist, and Mrs. Olive Rank. Other majors are Lois Yoder, Lyle Klamm, Mrs. Harry K. Zeller, and Robert Teagarden.
Husbands and wives are also invited according to Miss Fee. Kay Brua Awarded ‘Highly Superior’At Music Festival
Miss Ray Brua, a piano student enrolled in the Macollege music department, rated "Highly Superior” in the state music festival held at Hays, April 14.
Miss Brua also received a "Highly Superior" rating at the district music festival held at Bethany College, March 31.
She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Brua of Lyons, Kans. and a piano student of Miss Jessie Brown.
Faculty Members Conduct Services Over Kansas
Several members of the faculty conducted services in Brethren churches over Kansas last Sunday.
Jack Rough took a McPherson College Day program to the Par sous church. Dean J. M. Berkebile led services at the Independence church. Prof. Roy McAuley spoke at the Gravel Hill church. Dick Wareham represented McPherson at the Mt. Etna church. Professor Hershberger spoke at the Scott Valley church. Guy Hay-es went to the Osage church. Dr. Bechtel to the Galesburg church. Boh Mays to the Verdigras church, and Dr. Bowman to Fredonia. Play Day Will Be Friday, May 4
by Howard Todd
Juniors, Seniors, Sophomores, and lowly Freshmen, the honor of your class will be at stake on Allschool Play Day to be held Friday afternoon, May 4. All students will represent their respective class in the competitive afternoon and evening. The winning class of the day will receive a trophy. This trophy will be held until the following year when it will again be placed to competition. Last year’s senior class is now in possession of the trophy.
Events are for both boys and girls. Such event will include track, softball, tennis, shuffle board, volley ball, and many Other events which will be announced later. The class officers are now preparing their rosters of class entries. Every student is invited to participate in this great, sensational, clamorous day of fun Their will be food in the evening before the stunts are to be given. The Recreational Leader' ship class who is again sponsoring this program has this to say to all Mac students. "To hold the honor of your respective class you must be there to participate, if you are to win that trophy. Just remember, anyone class who wins the trophy three years in succession keeps the trophy permanently, and it will be placed in the trophy case to prove the prowess of the class." |
Ness City Band Has Concert In Chapel |
No. 26
David Metzler, McPherson Junior was elected president of the Student Council for 1951-52; and Marilee Grove, a sophomore from South English, Iowa, was named treasurer in an election held in chapel last Monday.
The election climaxed campaign activities of the two-way race for president and the three-way race for treasurer. Campaign speeches in chapel were given by Max Mc-Auley for David Metzler, Joe Kennedy for Gerald Neher in the presidential race; and Marlin Walters and Joan Keim spoke for Howard Mehlinger and Marilee Grove in the treasurer race. Bob Wilson also competed in the treasurer Job.
In the student Court competition, Curtis Leicht, Gene Bechtel, and Mary Ellen Yoder won in a field of six candidates. Bob Powell held a higher number of votes thun did Miss Yoder; but, because of the provision requiring at least one man and one woman candidate from each class, his lead did not prevent his loss.
Sophomores chose Frank Hana-garne, Peggy Sargent, Marilee Grove, and Bob Bechtel as their representatives in the Student Court.
Student Court representatives of, the junior class were Jake Shaeffer, Glenn Nicholson, Delma Cline, Loren Blickenstaff, and Dale Carpenter.
The changes in the constitution proposed on the first ballot tailed to pass, not because anyone voted against them, but because not enough people voted.
Two-thirds majority of the regularly enrolled students most ap-prove an ammendment to the constitution. Less than two-thirds voted, and 11 voted against the proposed changes. KU’s Lyn Oberg To Rule Relay
Miss Lyn Oberg of Kansas University was chosen as this year’s Kansas Relays Queen. The attending court will be Miss Narra Sherrill Smith from Washburn, Miss Velma Lee Metz from Kansas State, and Miss Maurine Ramsey of Wichita University.
Announcing the choices in a letter to Dean Mary Fee. chairman of the KU Relays committee J. Phillip Kassebaum added, "Needless to say our contest would not have been a success if it had not been for your help and your schools interest. On behalf of the Kansas Relays Queen Committee I want to thank you very much for McPherson College's entry. We will be looking forward to your participation in next year's contest and certainly hope that both you and Miss Miriam Akers are planning to attend this year's relays."
One Problem Solved
At a school in Teheran Persia, Dr, Abdul Hamid Zangench, taught a student cheating on an exam. The student promptly whipped out a pistol and shot and wounded the professor.
OOPS! we said that before, didn’t we?
Lest something else happens to the feminine romantic lead the director has assigned the mas-culiue romantic lead to see that the feminine romantic lead gets to and from practice safely.
Dean Cotton, the villian, being reprimanded by Prof. McAuley, was told. “When I was your age I didn’t act that way." Dean argu-ed. "Well, they didn't have Had-achol then either." '
Elsa Kurtz has been acting as prompter. Hearing the lines the first night she thought she had the wrong book —nothing seemed to correlate between stage and playbook. |