Youth Conference
Begins Thursday
Vol. XXXVII McPherson, College, McPherson, Kansas, February 28, 1953 No. 20
The annual Regional Youth Conference of the Brethren Church in the Western Region will be held on Macollege campus beginning Thursday, March 5 to March 8.
The theme for this year's con terrace will be “Christ’s Way In Our Day.” and the leaders at this year’s conference will be Robert Sherfy, Pastor in the Eastern Reel on. Ed. Crill. the National Youth Director, and Vernard Eller, Editor of the “Horizons.”
During this conference the Mac-College Players’ Club will present the play ’The Curious Savage” at the City Hall.
This year’s program is rather elaborate, and has been sponsored by the Regional Youth Cabinet • composed- of Betty Lou Hershberger, fieldworkers from Ohio; Glenn Swinger, pastor and Youth Counselor from Cabool, Mo.; Berwyn Oltman. president of the CBYF from Enders, Neb.; Bob Powell,
Sec’y - treasurer, from Kingsley.
Ia.; Lorene Clark, Editor from Wellington. Kans.; La Von Wide-gren, Service Director from Grand JuncUon, Colo.; and Curtis Leicht,
Peace Director, from Perryton.
Tex.
Recreation during the conference will be conducted by the Macollege Rec. Council, and on Friday, the A Coppell a Choir will give its 20th Annual Concert at the High School Auditorium. *
Students who wish to attend the meetings should do so, and a fee of $1.85 will be charged for those who wish to attend the Saturday evening Banquet, and the Sunday Dinner.
At the Sunday Church Worship, the sermon will be delivered by the Rev. Robert Sherfy. and the meeting will close after the Closing Moments session led by the Rey. Glenn Swinger sometime in the afternoon.
Regional Youth Conference registration for college students will be held Monday. March 2 in Sharp Hall.
Orations On Peace, Anti-Tobacco Are March 1 and 2
Preparations for coming oratories at McPherson College are being made, according to Dr. Maurice A. Hess. The Local Peace Contest will be held at the Church of the Brethren at 6:30 p. m.. Sunday. March 1.
Taking part will be Norman Long, freshman, who will speak on “Let Us Arm for Peace;” Eula Mac Murrey, freshman, whose topic is "A Peaceful Revolution;" and Mary Elizabeth Swinger, who has chosen. "Understanding Our Brothers." The local prizes in this contest will be first prize. $7.50, second prize $5.00 and third, $2.50. The highest man and woman will represent McPherson at the State Contest which will be held in Sa-lina, March 14.
The Anti.-- Tobacco Contest will be at 4:00 p. m. Monday, March 2. in Room 35. Sharp Hall. Those taking part are Martin Gauby. freshman, with his oration. "Make America Strong:" Berwyn Oltman, senior. "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes;" and Bob Wise, freshman, whose topic is "Modern Slaves."
There are no local prizes in this contest. The winner of first place will represent McPherson in the State Contest at Central College, March 13. The prizes in the State Contest are $35, $25, and $15.
"Curious Savage" Is March 5
‘‘The Curious Savage" a three-act production directed by Mrs. Wilbur Yoder, will be presented Thursday. March 5 at 8:15 p. m. in the city auditorium. 
A Cappella Choir Presents Its 20th Annual Concert March 6
The twentieth annual concert of the McPherson College A Cappella Choir will be held Friday evening. March 6. at the high school nudi-torium. The program will include snered. light and serious secular, spirituals, and selections from the opera "The Mikado."
The program will pay tribute to Alvin C. Voran, who organized the choir twenty years ago. and to Ncvin Fisher, also a former director of the choir. Many former choir members are planning to attend the concert and sing the last group of numbers with the present choir. Prof. Donald R. Frederick, director of the choir, stated.
Brotherhood Dinner Is Tuesday
A Brotherhood Week banquet will be held at Convention Hall in Me Pherson next Tuesday. March 3.
Pres. D. W. Bittinger will be toastmaster for the banquet. Dr. Harry P. Corbin, president of the University of Wichita. Adolph Bnck, president of the Wichita Emanuel congregation, and Edward Kocster, a past president of a Catholic’s men’s club will be the main speakers.
The banquet, which is sponsored by the local committee of Christians and Jews will start at 6:45 p. m
The string ensemble of Macol-legc. which is composed of Prof. Paul Sollenberger, Mary Louise Hutcherson. Ronald Klemmedson. Walter Blough. Mrs. Paul Sollen--berger, Betty Holderread, Doris Coppock. Prof. Donald Frederick and Anne Krehbiel, and the Central' College choir will present musical numbers.
The banquet is open to the public and tickets are on sale at several down town establishments.
Forney Funeral Today At Church
Funeral services for Frank W. Forney, former superintendent of building and grounds of McPherson College, will be held at the Church of the Brethren this afternoon at 3 o’clock. Classes will be dismissed at 2:15.
Mr. Forney died Monday morning at 5 o’clock at the Doerksen Nursing Home after a lingering illness of several months.
He is survived by his wife. Mrs. Fern W. Forney; his daughter. Martha Evelyn: and two sisters and one brother. Mrs. Forney resides at 409 N. Eshelman.
Dr. D. W. Bittinger and the Rev. Harry K. Zeller will be in charge of the funeral. A faculty male 6c-tette will sing “The Lord’s Prayer" and "Near to the Heart of God.” interment will be in the McPherson Cemetery.
Franklin W. Forney has been associated with McPherson College for the past 33 years. He retired from active service as assistant superintendent of buildings and grounds on July 1.
Mr. Forney was bom at Falls City, Nebr. Oct. 16. 1878. He was the eldest child of Benjamin and Maggie (Patton) Forney.
He received his early education in Dickinson County, Kans.. and Abilene High School. He also attended Mount Morris College, a Church of the Brethren School, graduating in 1903 from the Commercial Department.
On May 24, 1952. at the Alumni Banquet. McPherson College awarded a Certificate of Recognition to Frank Forney for his meritorious service rendered to the college. The heating plant constructed in 1949 bears his name as a symbol of his years of service and as a memorial to his life.
Students and faculty held Mr. Forney in high esteem as a helper and friend through the years as they came to know him and to share in his interest and helpfulness. He was looked upon as one who has contributed to the ongoing life of the college.
Four Faculties Will Meet March 7 At Bethel College
The faculties of four colleges— Bethel. Bethany. McPherson, and Kansas Wesleyan — will meet at Bethel College. Newton. March 7.
The mu in morning address of the Saturday session will be given by Roland H. Bainton. Professor of Church History. Yale University. His title will be ”The Travail" of Religious Freedom."
J. L. Hcrmanson. Dean - Registrar of Bethany College will address the afternoon session, and will speak on "Admission Policies For The Dcmoninational College."
Panel discussions will be held during the remainder of the afternoon.
133 Volunteer To Give Blood
One - hundred thirty - three students and faculty members from Macollege have volunteered to give blood when the Blood Bank comes April 13.
The Bank will be set up on the campus, and Prof. Della Lehman States that there will be facilities to care for thirty more volunteers from the College Hill. 
The McPherson College Concert Band directed by Paul V. Sollen-bergen presented the chapel program. Monday. Feb. 23.
The numbers were: “Aida March" by Verdi; overture. "Erotca" by Skomica; "Triumphal March from Peter and the Wolf by. Prokofieff: •Arioso” by Bach; Themes from "First Roumanian Rhapsody by En-esco. "Blue Tail Fly" by Herbert Fred, and "Tribute To The Trombones" by Don Keller.
The band personnel is as follows:
Piccolo—Carol Trostle:
Flutes—Leon Albert. Lawrence Brooks;
Clarinets—Lois Kesler. Prof. Kenneth Bechtel, Evelyn Hornbaker, Florene Hale.
Saxophones—Shirley Hamilton.
Lloyd Hamilton;
Horns—Mary Louise Hutcherson, Doris Coppock;
Baritone—Prof. Don Frederick;
Trombones—Don Goodfellow, Bob Price, Paul Spohn.
Cornets—Curtis Leicht. Leon Neh-er. Ermalce Phillips. Alvin Zun-kel;
Basses—Berwyn Oltman, Hubert Dubus, Jerry Miller;
Percussion — Gordon Fishburn, Cletus Cary.
Constructors Will Start On Floors Soon
The constructors working on the new girls dorm are waiting for a warm day to start pouring cement for the floors.
The steel pillars have been installed which will support the floors. All of the floors will be poured under ground and lifted to their positions by hydraulic process. This process is entirely new in this part of the country.
A folder is being prepared to send out to the churches In the region giving information concerning the furnishings for the rooms,
Sherfy Completes Fifty Years Of Ministry
Rev. E. F. Sherfy. class of 1924. has just completed 50 years of ministry in the Church of the Brethren. At the present time, he is pastor of the Denton, Maryland church.
Rev. Sherfy had pastorates in Kansas. Colorado. Missouri, Virginia. Illinois and Maryland.
Rev. Sherfy was born Jan. 18, 1883 In eastern Kansas. While at McPherson, he spent one year in the academy, four years in college and then taught in the academy.
The world is blessed most by men who do things. and not by those who only talk about them. * Evil.
Rohert Sherfy Is Religious Emphasis Speaker
Robert Sherfy. pastor of the Church of the Brethren at Harrisonburg. Virginia will be the speaker for Religious Emphasis Week, March 8-13.
Rev. Sherfy will be speaking every evening at the Church of the Brethren, and at chapel periods
Rev. Sherfy was the special speaker at the Regional Youth Conference of the Central Region last summer. He has been adult counselor in two districts in Northeastern Ohio district, and then was adult advisor for the youth of Southern Ohio. Rev. Sherfy has spoken at Annual Conference several times.
A committee- composed of Rev. Harry K. Zeller. Prof. Richard Wareham. Betty Lou Hershberger. La Von Widegren and Don Fike are making plans for informal discussions with him and the young people.
The Religious Emphasis Week services are for everyone, both the college and church congregation, stated Dr. D. W Bittinger.
Dell Serves On Court Jury
Prof. Sam Dell of the Industrial .Arts Department, and Dean of Men at Macollege is now serving on the U. S. District Court Jury at Wichita.
Prof. Dell was interviewed and voted into the jury sometime last week. Since then, he has been to Wichita to attend Court sessions. He was there Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday and Friday of this week
This has been his first duty on the court jury, and according to him, there will be several other sessions he will yet attend.
College Calendar
Tomorrow, Feb. 28:
Baker, here.
March 1:
Peace Oration Contest.
March 2:
Anti - Tobacco Oration Contest. March 3;
M Club Initiation.
March 5:
"Curious Savage." March 5-8:
Regional Youth Conference. March T:
■ College Faculty Conference. March 8-13:
Religious Emphasis Week. March 13:
All - School Banquet. |
‘Woody’ Makes Successful Record During His Career At Macollege
By Manley Draper
With the resignation of Chaimer "Woody” Woodard, February 19, 1953. one of the most illustrious periods of McPherson College Athletics has come to a close. "Woody's" record, when he arrived at McPherson College, had been nothing short of spectacular, but here he encountered a seemingly insurmountable task.
The football record that he brought here reads something like this: He played sports at Valley Center High School and Southwestern College. Then "Woody" coached high schools first at Kingman, then at Dodge City, and finally going to Lawrence High School before coming to McPherson College three years ago. His ten year high school coaching record was a fabulous .882—81 wins. 10 losses and 2 ties. "Woody” also won four state football championships while Lawrence.
He also coached Basketball at Lawrence for three years compiling a 34 win and 30 loss record. Besides this, he won a state basketball championship in 1948 by pulling a major upset in defeating one of the greatest high school teams ever put together, the Newton Railroaders.
The situation at McPherson when “Woody" arrived in the fall of 1950 was something like this: In football the team had not won. a conference game in three years and had only won one game in the fall of 1949. The basketball record was similar. The team in the 49-50 season won three games and lost 18. The track team that spring was able to only acquire 12 points in the conference meet.
To say that the change in athletics at McPherson was miraculous would be an understatement. In the fall of 1950, working with a team composed mostly of green freshmen. "Woody” was able to win throe games in an eight game schedule. In Basketball that year McPherson won four in the conference and had an overall season’s record of 11 wins and 9 losses. The track team that year received third place in the conference meet.
The 1951-52 season got off to a fast start with the football team winning second place in the conference with a 7-2 record. The basketball squad also captured second place, winning 16 games and only losing C. The track team was "Woody's" third team last year that captured second in the conference.
This fall, the football team won the conference championship for the first time in 30 years, and was undefeated in nine games. The basketball team this year again is second in the conference
his three year stay here, some of the players that "Woody" developed or helped develop were; in football; Joe Pate. George Keim. Bob Peel. Wayne Blickenstaff. Gene Smith. Eddie Ball, and Bob Powell, to name just a few.
Some of the basketball players that were developed in those three years were Loren and Wayne Blickenstaff. Gene Smith. "Chief" Hana-garnc, and Bob Bechtel.
Just the track men that have broken track records and the records that they broke since "Woody's” arrival arc: Dave Metzler. half mile and high jump; Dale Carpenter. high hurdles: low hurdles, and broad jump. John Robison, shot put; and Bob Bechtel in the two mile run. Besides this, there were six relay records that were brok-
In case one feels that all is lost now that "Woody" is leaving, the fact is that he is leaving very capable players in every sport for the next coach. In football, only 'three players are graduating, in basketball only two will not be back, and of course since the track season hasn’t yet started the seniors on the track squad are still indeterminate, but will be a small number compared to the whole squad. |
Quartet Will Give Sabetha Service
The Ladies’ Quartet of the college will present the morning service at the Church of the Brethren at Sabetha. Kansas. Sunday. March 1. In addition to their musical numbers. they will each give a short speech.
Peggy Sargent will speak on the educational aspects of McPherson College; La Von Widegren, the religious organizations; Florene Hale, the musical groups; and Elsie Kindley, the social and recreational opportunities. The girls will also provide the program for the birthday dinner at noon.
On Sunday evening, they will go to Ottawa, where they will give
program for the birthday dinner at the Church of the Brethren there. Power of The Press
The Michigan State News, with unconcealed pride, tells of a student who became so engrossed in reading the News one day while walking to class, that he walked right into a deep construction hole. Students Review Seminar
On Wednesday Feb. 25, the cha pel program consisted of an informal discussion on the Political Youth Seminar.
Those in the discussion were: Betty Brammell, Bill Russell, Manly Draper, Eugene Neff, Flor-ine Hale, Jean Walker. Wayne Jones. Velva Wagner, and Betty Holderread. |
The dominating mood of the play is a high comedy which involves a kindly disposed widow; Mrs. Savage had been left ten million dollars by her husband and wants to make the best possible use of it. in spite of the efforts of her grown-up step-children to get their hands on it Mrs. Savage is played by Marilce Grove, senior, from South English. Iowa.
The play leaves one with a feeling that somehow the neglected virtues of kindness and affection have not been entirely lost in a world that seems motivated at times only by greed and dishonesty.
The children, knowing that the widow has converted her wealth into negotiable securities, and seeing that they cannot get hold of a huge share, commit her to a ‘sanitarium.’ hoping to 'bring her to her senses."'Mrs. Savage is determined to put her fortune to a noble and unselfish use.
These selfish offspring arc acted by Gene Bechtel of McPherson, as a senator; Phyllis Kingery of Mt. Etna. Iowa, as a jaded divorcee, and Robert Vance of Twin Falls. Idaho, a judge.
Among the unusual inmates arc; the girl who will die if she is not assured of life by everyone, played by Shirley Alexander of Kansas City. Kans.. the frustrated violinist who docs not realize that he can play only two notes. Joe Kennedy of Marshalltown. Iowa; the woman who cannot see her child is only-a doll. Esther Merkey of Cloud Chief. Okla.; the young pilot who believes his face Is badly scarred is portrayed by Dean Neher.
The artist who paints one line and refuses to speak of anything but the things she hates is portrayed by Virginia Reist of Eldora, Iowa.
Glenn Bollah of Nocona. Texas and Betty Young of Carlisle. Ohio, are members of the staff who look after these people.
Members of the art and industrial art department are assisting by building new scenery for the stage of the Community Building. They include Dale DcLauter; Ted Vance, and Dean Neher. under the direction of Lee Kendall.
The act is copied from the one used in the original Broadway production.
Nettleton Goes To State Finals
John Nettleton was awarded first place In the local alcohol oratorical contest held at the Church of the Brethren Sunday evening. Feb. 22. His oration was entitled "A Man of Distinction."
John will represent McPherson College at the state finals held-at Salina March 4 at the state W. -C. T. U. convention.
Karl Baldner, who spoke on "Our Great Task" received second prize. Third place went to Dean Neher whose oration was entitled "A New Approach”, and Emmanuel Thompson received fourth place speaking on “A. Worldwide Social |
Thinking With The President
The Trustee Meeting
We were all glad to have had the trustees here for their annual meeting. They seemed to enjoy it. also. Again and again they commented about our student body, iLs fine spirit, and its high enthusiasm. They took time out to come from as far away as North Dakota and Idaho and Indiana. They were willing to do this because they feel that what McPherson stands for and is doing is extremely essential in our world.
Since different ones of the students have asked about the trustees and why they come each year, this information concerning them might be of interest.
There are 24 trustees. Sixteen of them are elected by 16 state districts of the church. The college hus nothing to do with those elections. They arc chosen at district meeting and represent the churches. Thus there is one from Idaho, representing the churches of Idaho: one from North Dakota and Montana representing those churches; one from Northern Missouri, one from Middle Missouri, and one from Southern Missouri, representing the three districts of Missouri: one from Louisiana, representing the churches of Lousiana; and so on. One trustee is elected by the Alumni Association. At the present time this alumni trustee is living in North Manchester. Indiana. One trustee is elected by the Board of Trustees from the general citizenship of McPherson to represent the city. This trustee is Homer Ferguson. the mayor of the city. The Board of Trustees then elect-six trustees to add to the total number.
Out of this group of trustees an Executive Committee is elected to carry on in the interim between the annual meetings of the Board of Trustees. This Executive Committee meets frequently in order to handle the various financial and other interests of the college.
The trustees, this time, gave considerable thought to the ten-year expansion and development plan of the college. This included discussions not only of possible remodeling of buildings and the construction of new buildings, but also a rather careful scrutiny of our curricular offerings and the direction of the development which they should take. Each department of the college had reported to the president concerning its dreams and ambitions for the next ten years, and all of this was placed before the trustees. Much planning has been begun and much planning will follow so that McPherson may grow to be continually a better college. serving the church, the town, the county, the state and the region.
The trustees and the college administration always welcome suggestions from the students concerning any phase of college life. Out of our collective thinking can come better ideas than can come from any individual thinking.
I suppose you have heard figures given in an attempt to measure the amount of work which an average mother docs in rearing her family. The cumulative totals of regularly performed daily tasks become enormous. As I think of Mr. Forney’s contribution to us through his work for the college. I can not help thinking that we are dealing with the same sort of immeasurable and priceless values.
Much of his work has been taken for granted, has gone unnoticed. This is not because it was unimportant. but because it was done so regularly, so repeatedly. so unceasingly. Under his responsibility. such necessities as water, beat and light have boon kept supplied. along with a thousand and one other essential services, including cleaning and the disposal of
Clothing Collection Will Aid Victims Of Storm
A state - wide clothing collection in public schools of Kansas during the week of April 20th. with a goal of 250.000 lbs., was announced today by Leland D. Carmack. Associate Production Director of Save The Children Federation.
The collection will aid victims of the ocean storms in Holland. France and England and also victims of war in Greece. Finland. Italy. Austria. Germany and Korea. as well as handicapped rural areas of America.
Besides the clothing distribution program. Save The Children Federation administers child and school sponsorship programs in America, overseas and on Indian Reservations in the southwest. What Is Mac To Us?
What does Macollege have to offer? What is it good for? I suppose all of you have asked yourself that ques-tion more than once.
Too many people on our campus have the idea that it is not offering the student body exactly what they want. Their attitudes and actions bespeak their thoughts even if their words do not.
It is here that they are bypassing a principal advantage of the small college.
Every campus needs leaders—a small college as "well as the biggest university. At McPherson, opportunities for leadership and active participation are tremendous. Openings are always available for students ambitious enough to go in search for them.
A school is just as good as the people who comprise it. The opportunities are there to make of Mac what we wish. Shall we back the school and watch it move, or stand aside and let her fall. The decision is up to us. K. P. |
Library Reviews More New Books For MC Students
These reviews of new books at the college library cover only part of the 55 books on the list of recent additions which was given to faculty members this week.
Four recent additions will be of interest to students in Trans-Mississippi West.
Queen of Cowtowns: Dodge City
by Stanley Vestal paints a word picture of Dodge City during that time that it was the wickedest little city in America.
Living Pioneers by Harold Preece has the subtitle. The Epic of the West by Those Who Lived It.
Cry of the Thunderbird edited by Charles Hamilton is a collection of tales of buffalo hunts, horse stealing raids, massacres and other Indian adventures told in the words of the Indians themselves.
The Transportation Revolution. 1815-1860 by Goerge R. Taylor is the fourth volume of the nine-volume Economic History of the United States.
This volume focuses attention on the effects of the changes in methods of transportation.
Persecution of the Jews In the Roman Empire by Seaver covers the period 300-438 A. D.
The Cooperative Movement and Some of Its Problems by Cassel-man presents problems confronting n movement which is more than a century old. Casselman is professor of economics at the University of Ottawa. Canada.
Working Together by Cecil Crews is the story of the cooperatives in the United States.
The Rise -of Modern Communism by Massimo Salvadori is a small book on one of the most important problems which America faces today.
Illustrated English Scoial History. volume four, by Trevelyan covers the 19th century.
Broadcasting: Radio and Televis-
n by Ewbank and Lawton includes the preparation and production of programs in the comprehensive discussion of broadcasting.
Christ in Poetry, an anthology of 529 poems gives a dramatic story of Christ's life as the poets saw it.
Guide to Good Hunting and Trapping by Joe Godfrey combines the personal experiences of professional hunters and trappers with practical information.
Such subjects as animal tracks, the hunting dog. and guns are cov ered.
Tropical Fish as a Hobby by Axelrod gives information for choosing and maintaining a home aquarium. Specific instructions arc given for the care, feeding, and breeding of all the most popular tropical fish.
Grasses and Grassland Farming
by Staten is a practical discussion of the role grass plays in feeding livestock.
Staten is professor of agronomy at Oklahoma A & M College.
Two new books on trees are Story of Trees by Lane and Trees for American Gardens by Wyman
Lane’s book is a popularized account of trees from their history and physiology to their protection and many uses.
Wyman evaluates 745 species and varieties of trees recommended for landscape gardening. He has a special section on trees for various purposes.
The Formation of Mineral Deposits by Bateman is written in language as non - technical as possible without the sacrifice of quality of content.
This book discusses the primary sources of mineral substances, the movement to their present sites, the agents of transportation, the concentration into economic deposits, and the effects of weather or other subsequent geologic processes.
Parties on a Budget by Ball is a detailed guide for decorations, foods, and games for the average party - giver. |
trash. .
Talk about the tons of potatoes that a housewife peels: It would be interesting to sec in one pile the waste paper and such that has been carried out and disposed of during “Uncle Frank’s’’ term of service!
I have been speaking of the days when Mr. Forney was the Custodian of Buildings and Grounds, aware that in recent years his responsibilities had become necessarily less. A note of sadness might carry the hour if it wore not for the fact that, like a mother again, his heart had been in the things he was doing. It is in old M. C. still, and will bo-.
The above was the citation of honor and appreciation presented to Frank Forney at the Alumni Banquet. May 24, 1952. Veterans Sponsor Contest
The American Veterans Committee is sponsoring an essay contest on "What the United States should do now about the Korean Conflict." The contest is open to any citizen of the United States who has served in the armed forces since June 27. 1950 and must be received in the national office of the AVS by midnight, EST. April 7. 1953.
The length of the essay must be 2500 words or less, but the essayists arc encouraged to use fewer words if they feel they can adequately express themselves in Mess than 2,500 words.
Essays should be sent to:
Essay contest. American Veterans Committee
1751 New Hampshire Avenue. N
W.
Washington 9. D.C. Tribute To Frank Forney
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I Love The Paper
I love the paper.
I think it's swell.
On every Friday
Athletics can make or break a Several Fahnestock boys have I run pell mell school. It is one of the main draw- been casually evicted from To get my copy
ing cards of a college. Without a hteir rooms due to locked doors. read
well organized sports program. Ralph Royer. Gene Neff. Don Good- stories and columns
a school like ours could disinter, fellow. Mario Oltman. Leon Albert I Think are fine
fellow. Mario Oltman. Leon Albert and Don Thralls have had to figure out just how to get into their rooms, since the keys Just happened to got lost.
Heading the list of intramural winners is Marlonna Wine's team. Jean Walker. Virgie San Romani. Liz Swinger. Collen Martin. Gerry Goering and Eleanor Hamm compose the team and have earned the privilege to play in the tournaments.
a school like ours could disintegrate. especially after the remarkable recovery Macollege has had under Woody's leadership.
Sports keep a school rolling and give interest and variation to. what could be. "monotonous drudgery of studying and existing." They give each one of us something to look forward to and provide a challenge to the team, the coach, and the individuals on campus.
We need a good sports organization and let’s hope we can get a man who can fill Woody's shoes.
The prospective teachers for next year, namely, the seniors, are being interviewed right and left. Life histories and secrets of the past arc being revealed—all. to see whether a certain person is good enough for a job or not.
Last Saturday evening a very excited girl came running up the steps to 4th floor Arnold. She. however. said nothing, and no one seemed to notice anything. It must hate been a sleepless night for her though, because bright eyes shone behind dark circles as Shirley Alexander held out her left hand for excited surveys of the ring she got from Marvin Ferguson.
Last Friday afternoon the Mac College Varsity girls played Central College and won. Arlene Merkey was high point with 21 points— we ought to put her on our regular varsity basketball.
Faye Ellen Trestle stopped here for an extremely short visit last m
Saturday. She seems to like K-State. Need Help but says she misses the old M. C. *
A week ago Thursday, two gals! Behind the headlines that tell of went to get revived at a Brethren battles and bombings, of truce to taking dole from home. Consen-revival in Hutchinson. During the talks and military tactics, lies the day Betty Frandle. JoAnn Silver, shadow of the second war that must and Sue Jones went shopping, then spent the evening at the meet-
I laugh at the jokes.
I read all the ads;
I note all the news.
I take up the fads.
When I praise the paper. I scorn those who laugh. I'm really most loyal— I'm on the staff.
CBYF Has "Gossip"
Discussion
A discussion concerning "Christian Living on our Campus” was held at CBYF Sunday evening. Feb. 22. The discussion was led by Esther Merkey.
Special emphasis was placed upon the problem of gossip. A situation drama on this subject was presented by Marilee Grove, Mary Elizabeth Swinger, and Mario Oltman.
John Netteton sang "The Stranger of Galilee" and Donna Ford read the poem. "Sculptors of Life.”
ing.
Mrs. Slifer has come up with a new kind of cookie. Several overanxious gals liked them so much they crabbed the pan they were in and took It upstairs. They did however, take the pan back.
Paul Spohn and Wendell Lentz went to Wichita last Monday night and did a little bit of everything from eating to sight seeing.
Betty Brammel gave a surprise party at the College Courts last Monday for Dwight McSpadden. Don Hoch. Gerry Goering. Tommy O'Dell, Eula Mae Murrey. Vernon Pelefbh. Bev Scbechter. Mr. and Mrs. Tyler. Paul Heldebrect. Betty Moore. Bob Bean. Lois Knackstedt. Steve Bersush, and Verlee Reist were the students that attended. They played games and bad ice cream and cake for refreshments.
Kansas weather can’t be beat!
With The Alumni—
S. G. and Ira Milton Hoover, who are graduates of McPherson College recently received a balanced farming award from over a district of six counties in Missouri.
Ira Milton Hoover is a trustee of the college.
Donald M. Anderson. '51. recently had a family addition. The boy has been named David Mark.
Carol E. Bailey. 52. also an-
nouhce the birth of a daughter to ^_ c . their household. The baby has been College Grads must Scrimp named Kathy Sue. ■ On First Pay Check
Don Fancher. who attended Mac- With this year’s college seniors college last year was married to especially in mind, the March Doris Elizabeth Thompson Feb. Mademoiselle poses the question It in Edom. Virginia. I "Can You Live on Your First Pay
_______ ! Check?"
According to Mademoiselle, being on one’s own in a first job means scrimping some on everything or scrimping a lot on something. It’s a budget dominated life. Struggle is considered preferable taking dole from home. Consensus is that after four years of college parents have paid long enough.
Independence on a first pay check is usually not declared—tact is the trend. There arc no claims about never calling on the family in emergencies. either. It is just that as much as possible, first jobholders want to be on their own. According to Mademoiselle, they feel that paying their way entitles them to make their own decisions. Some have the idea that both of these are good for them—like cod-liver oil or vitamins.
be fought in Korea — the fight against human misery. a In that land which has become the testing ground of the free world’s faith, over 10 million persons — half the total population, arc in dire need of basic relief assistance: food, shelter, and clothing
Among these heroic people are the 50.000 men and women who teach in the primary- and secondary schools of Korea.
.. Although - the barest minimum living requirement per person in Korea today is 300.000 won 'about $5o a month, the total monthly income of the average Korean teacher, for himself and family, is less than half that sum .
They are in need of assistance from the United States. Because they arc employed, they do not share in regular relief distributions to Korea
heavily that it looked like a monochromatic color scheme—dirt brown. Then; a drizzly rain came on the heels of the dust storm, only to turn to a sleety snow. Well, the next day the sun shone, but
The BEAM kids on 4th floor Arnold, Betty Jo Baker, Elsa Kurtz, Angie Flora, and Mildred Beck, had breakfast in bed Tuesday morning. They put in their specific orders to Betty Brammell and she brought it up. The food ranged from bananas and rolls to chocolate ice cream.
Today was the last Pep Chapel and tomorrow night is the last game of basketball this year. Woody will be leaving after that. So. why don't you go to the game?
a brief stunt for the entertainment of the others.
Following the recreation. Dr. Bit-tinger. assisted by the freshman male octette, led the group in a worship experience on the theme of peace.
Trio Sings At Missouri Rally
Prof. Jack Rough accompanied the Ladies' Trio — Margaret Baile. Elsa Kurtz. LaFaughan Hubbard and accompanist. Shirley Coppock: and Betty Lou Hershberger to War-rensburg. Mo. early Saturday morning. Feb. 21 where they attended a Youth Rally of the Mis- j souri District, over the weekend.
The trio stayed at Margaret’s home, and Jack Kough stayed with Dr. Fleming, who used to be at Macollege.
The trio sang practically their entire repetoire at the Saturday evening session, and the Sunday morning and afternoon services, stated LaFaughan Hubbard.
Jack Kough addressed the congregation on Sunday morning and spoke of "Families.”
The rally, which was mainly made up of high school students, consisted of discussions and recreation.
Alexander. Ferguson Announce Engagement
Mr. and Mrs. John O. Alexander of Kansas City. Kansas, announce the engagement of their daughter. Shirley, to Marvin Ferguson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Ferguson, of Grand Junction. Colorado. The wedding will be sometime in June.
Marvin is serving in the army and is stationed at Fort Riley. Kans. Shirley is a sophomore at McPherson College and is majoring in Home Economics.
Funds, Sharp Hall Are Main Concerns Of Trustees
Bob Mathias Standford Universities The issues mainly discussed in ty. outstanding winner of the Do-, last weeks Board of
cathlon in the 1952 Olympics say,
Football Stars Of 1952 Speak On Alcohol
The following is what the football stars have to say in regard to the use of alcoholic beverages.
Bob Mathias. Stanford Univcrsi-
"In order to keep mentally and physically alert on the field, as well as off. an athlete must follow the universal rule of alcohol and athletics don’t mix.”
Jom Noe. center for the University of Washington says “I believe
to raise 1.5 million dollars, and the proposed renovation of Sharp Hall.
It now appears that Sharp Hall may not be rebuilt as first planned, for the Trustees are contemplating on building two new buildings, entirely separate from Sharp Hall.
that drinking is definitely detrimen- |This will be done if the difference tal to young bodies and minds, and, in cost is not too great,
County 4-H’ers Meet On Macampus
County 4-Her's invaded Macamp-us last Saturday. Feb. 21. as McPherson County held their 4-H Club day.
The morning session included model meetings, music, and demonstrations. The afternoon session consisted of music, folk games, promotional talks and plays.
At 2:45. the entire group assembled in the chapel to hear the judges’ results.
1 give my wholehearted support to any and all programs designed to impress this on young people.”
Jack Scarbath. All - American quarterback on everybody's AllAmerican selections says "A healthy body is one of the most important prerequistes for happiness and success in any phase of life. Alcoholic beverages can ruin health and destroy the benefits of it. Why ask for trouble?”
Galen Fiss. Kansas senior playing his final year ns fullback says "To be a success in anything, one must be physically and mentally fit. No user of alcohol can meet this standard."
Jim Turner. Texas Tech's senior offensive and defensive halfback. says "Only kind of alcohol that ever did an athlete or an individual any' good was rubbing alcohol."
Cal Roberts, all conference tackle at Gustavus Adolphus College says "Alcohol, in any form, has no place in my life if I am to achieve success, not only as an athlete. but as a man. This has been my firm belief, and I attribute my athletic abilities to living a clean, healthy life — free from alcohol. In my estimation the "smart" person is the one who will dare to be an individualist and will refrain from drinking. So fellows, if your goal is to become an "all -American." stay away from "All - Alcohol."
Bobby Reynolds. Nebraska halfback. says "I definitely belive that in athletics, or any other field of endeavor, alcohol as a drink is the weak rung in the ladder to success. and that alcoholic beverages destroy all the natural abilities which wore so graciously given us.
Plans for these two new buildings probably will include a cafeteria building, located midway between Fahnestock Hall and the new Girls' Dorm, and a now administration building yet to be located on the campus. Sharp Hall will be torn down after these buildings are built, and trees and shrubs will take its place.
These plans are tentative, the. price being the governing factor on their future decisions.
It was decided to institute a new course. "Core Curriculum, in Rural Life." which will be a composite of Home Economics. Marriage and Family relations, rural life, and Bible classes. This class is presumably to be offered to all students in their freshman year.
Two new departments are to be formed in the near future. Another public relations man is to be added in addition to Jack Kough, head of public relations.
A director of religious life is to be chosen for the purpose of initiating more and varied religious activity on the campus.
Adult Educators Hold Conference
A conference of the Missouri Valley Adult Education Association will be held in Kansas City. Mo. March 5-7.
The. purpose of the conference is to give growth and counsel to agency personel. librarians, church workers, womens’ clubs, public and parochial schools, colleges and universities and adults.
Discussions will be held on personal living, family life, citizenship nnd_.education.
He who allows his day to pass by without practicing generosity and enjoying life’s pleasures is like a blacksmith’s bellows—he breathes but does not live.
That’s All, Brother
(ACP) After the Christmas vacation. a student at Wyoming University remarked. “It isn’t so bad to sleep through all your classes, but when you start to wake up automatically every 50 minutes during the night—you've had it.”
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Bulldogs End Season Tomorrow Night
Conference Title
The Ottawa University Braves clinched their third basketball championship of the Kansas Conference in a row by defeating the McPherson College Bulldogs 75-64 last Saturday night at McPherson. It was a case of greater heighth and more accurate shooting telling the tale.
McPherson clinched second placed In the Conference In spite of the loss. The Bulldogs now have a 8-3 conference record with only one game left to play and that Is with Baker tomorrow night in the local gym
Except for the first part of the first quarter. Ottawa led all the way. and McPherson spent most of the time trying just to stay in the ball game. Every time the Bulldogs would start gaining on the Braves, it seemed as though the Braves always had a little extra energy in reserve to boost them through.
The first quarter ended with Ottawa leading 18-14. Early In the second period the visitors started widening the margin, bat towards the end of the quarter the Bulldogs whittled it down somewhat Ottawa led 33-27, 39-29. and the half ended with the Braves In the lead 41-33.
Early in the third period Ottawa pulled away to a 48-43 lead, and then McPherson rallied, cutting the lead to 46-35 47-40 and 49-44. but Ottawa still led 55-46 at the end of the third period. Ottawa gained a 64-47 advantage early in the final quarter.
McPherson cut it to 64-54, but from then on there was no doubt about the eventual outcome.
Don Simons of Ottawa was the high Individual scorer of the game with 21 points. High for McPherson was Gene Smith with 14. Cart Metsker tallied 12. The Box Score:
Ottawa Fr Ft F Tp
Young ................0 0 1 0
Simons ................7 7 5 21
Majors ................3 2 0 8
■Chase ...............0
Jurenka ...............0
Meiers ....... 5
Brandon ..............3
Wheaton ..............0
Harrod ................2 5 2 9
Goise ..................5 4 3 14
Craig’s Cadets And Vet Jets’ Win In Respective Leagues
The McPherson College Bulldogs came from behind in the last half to defeat Kansas Wesleyan University 68-58 in a -Kansas Conference game at Salina on Feb. 18. The victory gave McPherson eight wins against two losses.
The Bulldogs got off to a slow start in the game with poor rebounding in the first half, giving the Wesleyan Coyotes the advantage. McPherson did not hit up to par the first two periods and it was not until the start of the third period that the Bulldogs started cutting down Wesleyan’s lead.
By the end of the first quarter the Salina team led 16-10. At the half, Salina was out in front 30-26, and in the third period McPherson scored 22 points while holding Wesleyan to 11 to pull into a 48-41 lead at the end of the quarter.
Carl Metsker. McPherson's center, led the scoring for McPherson with 16 points. '‘Chief” Hanagarne was second high with 14 points.
Gary Cassel. one of the top scorers in the conference this season, was the high scorer of the game i with 20 points to his credit. He tallied nine field goals, most of
them on long shots. The box
score:
McPherson Ff Ft F Tp
Blickenstaff ..........3 3 3 9
Metsker ..............7 2 1 16
Bechtel ...............1 53 7
G. Smith ..............5 4 2 14
Hanagarne ............6 2 3 14
Whirley ...............0 0 0 0
Gayer .................0 0 1 0
B. Smith ............ 1113
Frantz ................0 0 0 0
Many Desire Mac’s Coaching Job
Many applications are being received by McPherson College for head coach and athletic director to fill the vacancy left when Coach "Woody” Woodard accepted the head football coaching position at Southern Methodist University of Dallas. Texas.
President Bittinger said Tuesday that he had received more than applications since it was announced last Thursday that Woodard was. going to SMU. These applications range from as far west as California and Oregon to as far east as Ohio. The applications come from men now coaching in high schools, junior colleges and senior colleges.
He told the student assembly Monday morning, that the college planned to select a coach to fill the vacancy, who had a proven ability as a coach as far as his win and loss record is concerned and at the same time someone that has the high ideals that were maintained by Coach Woodard.
Dr. Bittinger also stated that the college executive committee, which does the hiring for the college, met on Tuesday. Feb. 24 and began the first preliminary screening of the applications. When the number of persons being considered for the job is decreased somewhat, then the committee will announce the names of those people who are being considered.
Hanagarne, Bechtel Play Last Game Tomorrow Night
With the game tomorrow night, two basketball players end their four year careers here at McPherson College. Boo Bechtel and Frank "Chief” Hanagarne both bring to a close their basketball playing at McPherson College after four years of helping Mac win games.
For Bob Bechtel, this will be his fourth letter that he has won at McPherson College. For the first three years he played center and did a commendable job, but this year when it became apparent that the team had several other capable centers and were short of forwards. Bob quickly agreed to move "out front". There he has been playing all of this year with no letup in his playing.
"Chief" Hanagame also earns his fourth letter at McPherson College with this game. The "Chief’ "has played forward all four years and during this time has scored over 500 points for the college. Basketball, like all other sports that he tries, comes natural to "Chief.
• The loss -of these two players leaves three of the starting five to return for next year, as well as all of the remaining 24 that were out for basketball this year.
Girls Win Over Central
The girls’ varsity team took another win last Friday afternoon. Feb. 20. when they defeated the Central College girls’ team by a score of 34-21.
Arlene Merkey was high for Mac. scoring 21 points. The game was played at Central College.
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Practice Will Begin Soon For Spring Sports
Coach Dick Wareham announced today that athletes interested in Track and Baseball should contact him within the next few days. The present plans are for practice in track to begin next Tuesday. March 3 at 3:00. Wareham will lead the track team in exercises in the gymnasium until the weather is such that working outside will be possible.
Wareham would like to have the pitchers and catchers from last year's team, as well as all freshmen and other players who did not earn a letter last year, to work out in the gym each afternoon next week, starting Tues. from 4:30-6:00. The letterwinners from last year will start practice the following week.
Anyone interested in being a member of the Tennis team should contact Gordon Yoder. The present plans are that the tennis squad will I have access to the gym each afternoon until 3:00
