Seniors Elect To Present Play On March Sixth

To Portray Biblical Roles In "A Family Portrait”

At a special meeting on Friday of last week, the senior class chose for their annual spring play “A Family Portrait.” by Coffee and Cowen.

To be presented on March 6 at the auditorium in the Community Building, this three act biblical drama will bring to the stage a religious atmosphere in a truly dramatic setting.

Concerned with the activities of the family of Christ, “A Family Por-trait” lends a personal, down-to-earth touch to the popular conception of Christ's ministry and its effect upon his family and race. Although the character of Christ does not appear on the stage, action in the play revolves about him and his teachings.

Tryouts for this twenty-nine character play will be held us soon as possible. it was announced Wednesday by Ronald Orr, president of the senior class.

McPherson Takes Part In March of Dimes

To aid in the curing of the disease commonly known as infantile paralysis, a drive called the March of Dimes was started. This drive, an annual event for the past few years, was started by President Roosevelt, also a sufferer of the disease at one time. The drive usually lasts for approximately a week, and ends with the President’s birthday party on January 30.

This year the March of Dimes in McPherson and surrounding vicinity netted a total of over $154. This figure represents the total up to Jan-uary 28. Collections were made at the schools, on main street Saturday, in the Theatres, and at basketball games.

The collections were in the charge of August San Romani and Paul Amick.

Second Floor Boys Sponsor Skating Party

Skate At Rink, Have Refreshments At Flago’s

Friday night, second floor of the boy’s dorm, in all their pomp and splendor, gave their initial 19 4 2 party. The get-together, presented on a coeducational basis, was in the form of a skating shindig, which was followed by refreshments in the party room at Flago's Cafe.

Although not on the social calendar, this was said to be one of the social highlights of the season. The party was planned by the far-famed second floor boys and was financed in part by the prize money presented to that group for their homecoming float.

This party was attended by eighteen couples, among whom were Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Brallier, head residents of the boy’s dorm, who graciously acted as chaperons.

Esthel Ikenberry, proctor of second floor, acted as master of ceremonies at the luncheon following the skating party.

Women’s Council Sponsors Heart Sister Week

Annual Event to Last One Week; Party Follows, Giver Disclosed.

Heart Sister Week, an annual event sponsored by the Women’s Council, will be held February 9 to 13. All girls in school desiring to do so, may put their names into the drawing and receive a secret friend to whom they give some remembrance each day pertaining to Valentine’s Day.

On Friday afternoon, February 13, at 4:00 an all-girls’ party will be held in the Student Union Room. The party is open to all girls who have Heart Sisters. During the course of the afternoon, the unknown friends will be revealed.

Detailed plans will be announced next Friday by Miss Ida Shockley, dean of women. >

Postman Leaves For NYU On Scholarship

Leo Postman, junior Russian Jewish refugee student from Germany left this week to return to his home in New York City. He is the recipient of a scholarship to the New York University. His leaving now was necessitated by the fact that the scholarship is valid only if he is a res-ident of New York City. He could not remain here the second semester and be considered such a resident any longer.

Postman came here last fall through the influence and aid of the S. C. M. He is preparing for a medical career.

Arnold Hall Presents BYPD Program

Committee Of Sheller, Harris And Hedges Make Plans

Residents of Arnold Hall will present the B. Y. P. D. program Sunday evening. The committee in charge of the program is composed of Imo-jean Sheller, Lucile Harris, and Geraldine Hedges. “It is rumored in informed circles that the meeting will surpass even the one presented by Fahnestockites a few months ago. Everyone is invited to come.” Time is 6:30 in the church basement.

Plans are nearing completion for the program.

“Mice” Stack Beds

While the cat is away the mice will play. Apply this bit of phraseology to our Arnold Coeds and the outcome is dormology. In simple language, we might say that there was some room stacking done over the week end. Two of our illustrious Macoeds were berieved at a horrible sight which met their eyes upon entering their cozy quarters in Arnold. The skele- ton of a bed with unturned haunches glared at them. Dresser drawers strewn about with disheveled belongings met their gaze. Most cherished pictures of fond friends dotted the construed mess. On the mirror in red print was written a message which read, “Hello”. Revenge swelled in the hearts of these defenseless misses. Quick action was delayed by a few hours. Later, in the darkness two other little girls received their showers of blessings while lying sleepily in bed. So ends our story—Revenge is sweet.

Arnold Hall Elects Semester’s Officers

New officers have been elected for Arnold Hall for this semester. Lena Belle Olwin, last semester’s president, was reelected for this semester. Vice-president-elect is Kathleen Brubaker. Isabel Crumpacker was elected secretary-treasurer, and Luella Poister head proctor.

Names were submitted by ballot, with no preliminary nominations. Ones receiving the most votes for the various positions were inaugurated into office.

The eligibility list for president included all senior girls residing in Arnold Hall; all junior girls in Arnold were eligible for vice-president, all sopohomore girls for secretary-treasurer, and the head proctor chosen from either the junior or senior group.

Dr. Desmond W. Bittinger, head of the sociology department at McPherson College, last night left the campus for Mexico, where he will aid in mak-ing a survey of the Mexican mission field, planning to return to the college next Thursday. Bittinger, having spent ten years in the Brethren mission service in Africa, will proceed to Falfurras, Texas, where he will be joined by C. D. Bonsack, Brethren general scretary from Elgin, Illinois, and Reverend J. F. Hope, of Welch, Louisiana.

These three men will comprise a national Brethren committee which will investigate the possibilities of establishing Brethren missions in Mexico. Proceeding from Falfurrias, Texas, the southernmost tip of the United States, the committee will make a comprehensive survey of mission possibilities on either side of the Rio Grande. If no complications arise, present plans are that fields will be established on the Mexican side of the border. “The Mission work will be set up in such a way that it will aid in the rehabilitation of the Mexi-can life,” said Bittinger in an interview shortly before leaving McPher-son. “If the Mexican mission work proves satisfactory, there is a dis-tinct possibility that the Brethren mission field will be extended to in clude the Latin American countries."

The total of the above figures represents a drop of slightly over twenty percent in the enrollment since the first semester. This is considerably greater than the drop between semesters for the last academic year which was about ten percent.

The number of students dropping from school has been increased by the war, but the percentage of those actually joining some branch of the service is small compared with those who are quitting for other reasons. War psychology, which causes some students to work harded while it gives others an indifferent attitude, is undoubtedly the cause of part of the reduction. Another large part of the reduction is probably due to the efforts of the changing war economy.

Dean Boitnott said, “The attitude of the government toward higher education at the present time is one of approval. This is clearly seen in the college requirements for commissions in both the army and navy.” At the present there are five students who have applied for “V-7”’ naval

In keeping with the demand of the Present national emergency, McPherson College is planning several important changes for this semester and for next year. The Administration Committee is giving serious consideration to improvements that will more adequately meet the needs arising from the present conditions due to the war.

In view of the call for physically fit men in the service and for healthy citizenry as a whole, special attention is being given to the health and Physical education department. A more entended program of health, safety, first aid, nutrition, fire pre-vention, home nursing, and accident prevention to be offered to the total

student body and faculty is being considered.

Although plans have not yet been made definite, it is probable that the commencement date will be advanced from June 1st. to May 25. This change would be affected by the elimination of Easter vacation. Next year’s graduation exercises may be scheduled to be held on May 17.

Increased emphasis is to be placed upon contemporary life and needs. Industrial arts and applied sciences will in all probabilities be stressed more than they have in the past.

Provisions for more evening classes will be made if the community de-mands and supports them. A number of the present courses may be reor-

ganized and some new ones added to the college curriculum.

The possibility being two five-week summer-sessions of being added is being contemplated in place of the single, eight-week session of the past. This would enable students to obtain either six or twelve hours credit, depending upon whether one or two sessions are attended.

Alo being considered is the advisability of publishing the catalogue bi-annually and reducing the number of bulletins to six per year.

Further information concerning these and other alterations will be published in the Spectator and Mc- Pherson Daily Republican at a later date.

Below is a copy of a letter sent by President Roosevelt to Dr. Guy E. Snavely, Executive Director of the Association of American colleges, dated Dec. 10, 1941, in request for cooperation of Colleges with the President.

THE WHITE HOUSE Washington December 29,19 41

Dr. Guy E. Snavely,

Executive Director,

Association of American Colleges 19 West 44th Street New York, N. Y.

Dear Dr. Snavely:

I am glad to send this greeting to the representatives of colleges assembled at the annual meeting of the Association of American colleges.

We have one great task before us. That is to win the war. At the same time it is perfectly clear that it will be futile to win the war unless during its winning we lay the foundation for the kind of peace and readjustment that will guarantee the preservation of those aspects of American life for which the war is fought. Colleges and universities are in the particularly difficult position of balancing their contributions to these two ends. I am sure, nevertheless, that the leaders of our colleges and universities can be depended upon to find the wisest solution for the difficult problem of how to make this twofold contribution.

I am anxious that this national cri-sis shall not result in the destruc-tion or it impairment of those institutions which have contributed so largely to the development of American culture.

I shall appreciate being kept informed through the United States Commissioner of Education as to the effects of federal legislation and federal programs upon our colleges and universities.

The United States needs the services of its institutions of higher learning and we know we can depend upon their complete cooperation in carrying forward the present war effort.

Very Sincerely Yours, (Signed) Franklin D. Roosevelt

Lyle Albright, prominent and popular McPherson College Baritone will present his first full-fledged recital this evening, beginning at 8:00 o’clock, in the Chapel-auditorium. Albright is a Senior whose home was in Eldora, Iowa. He is president of the A Capella Choir and is serving his second year on the College Male Quartette.

Albright is the possessor of a baritone of goodly power, quality, and range. His many solo, appearances during the three and a half years of his college course have popularized his singing in both college and the community of McPherson. Of special interest on his program will be Tchaikovsky’s “None But the Lone- ly Heart”, "Dio Possente” from Gounod’s opera, “Faust". “My Journey’s End", a Negro song by the Kansas composer, Fay Foster, and “The Monotone’’, a song which is sung entirely on one tone. Mr. Albright will be accompanied by Professor Fisher, who will also play a piano solo as a part of the program.

Four McPherson College debate teams will participate in the annual college speech tournament at Hutchinson February 6 and 7, Dr. D. W. Bittinger, debate coach, announced this week.

This annual junior college event, which is sponsored by the Kansas Delta of Phi Rho PL draws contestants from Oklahoma. Colorado, and Nebraska as well as Kansas. The tournament is scheduled to begin Friday,

February 6, at 10:30 A. M. and to continue until Saturday afternoon.

Awards will be given for winners in debates, extemporaneous speaking, and oratory.

The Pi Kappa Delta question, “Resolved: That the democracies should form a federation to establish and maintain the eight Churchill-Roose-velt principles,” will be used.

The teams composed of Wayne Gei-sert and Dean Stucky, Jack Kough and Nathan Jones, Blanche Geisert Maxine Reuhlen and Betty Burger will make the trip.

Dr. Bittinger also stated that he plans to take two teams to the University of Nebraska tournament at Lincoln, February 27 and 28. Details of the trip will be given later he added.

College Receives Four Old Books As Gifts

Received recently were four books, given by Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Vaniman of McPherson. Upon receipt of the books. Dr. W. W. Peters turned them over to Dr. Walter Naumaun, Professor of Modern Languages, who in turn, handed in the following state-ments concerning the four books:

The first is a Swedish Hymn Book. The page containing the date of printing is missing, but the type style indicates that it is a rather mod- ern dated book. The second, a Hymn book of the Lutheran Church in Pennsylvania, was printed in the German language in 1803.

The third book is a Danish Bible printed in 1873.

The fourth, and perhaps the most valuable book, is a German book printed in 1644 and written by one of the greatest German medieval mystics. D. Johann Tauler. The title of the book is “The Marrow of the Soul. (That is: of the perfection of all virtues, a very thoughtful and devout little book.”

FOR Studies Topic Jesus And War

Chapter IV, “Jesus and War,” of MacGregor's “New Testament Basis of Pacifism” was studied last Sunday night by the F. O. R. group. Elvin Frantz Jed the group in a very enlightening discussion.

Wayne Parris will have charge of the study for this coming Sunday evening. The next topic to be considered is “The Wrath of God”. The meetings have been well attended. If interested in the pacifist thought, come and help boost up discussion.

An event that is being looked forward to is the F. O. R. State Conference. This conference is to be held In Emporia, February 20 and 21.

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America Helps Its Paralytics

This evening, January 30, 1942, cities all over the nation are celebrating President Roosevelt’s 60th birthday in an earnest effort to raise funds to fight infantile paralysis.

Of all the diseases that attack the children of America, it has been stated that infantile paralysis is the most treacherous. The victims of most illnesses either die or are cured; but the survivors of poliomyelitis rarely, if ever, regain health. They are left maimed and crippled, with two strikes already called on them as they come up to bat in life’s bewildering game.

In spite of our being in war, we, the American people, still are trying to aid the poor, unfortunate sufferers of the dreadful disease. Where, except in America, is there a people who, in time of war, will give in a march of dimes to aid the victims of infantile paralysis?

Let us therefore put aside all our personal likes or dislikes that we may have of the President and his policies, and give him the credit he deserves for instituting this means to fight childhood’s greatest enemy. Let us contribute to fight childhood’s greatest enemy. Let us contribute freely to the cause that is striving to that end that America’s future generations might have fewer and fewer physically handicapped children, victims of infantile paralysis.

Whew, what a relief to have those exams over!! While everyone was studying for exams my agents didn’t bring me any gossip to write about and because of this I am taking the liberty of writing about one of my "pet peeves” of this fair campus.

Despite the pleas of several faculty members for us to keep our mouths shut and our minds open in regard to our beliefs about the war, I find that there are some on the campus who evidently didn’t hear the suggestion made by our president and other members of the faculty or at least they are not heeding it.

Almost every day, in some group or other I hear arguments about conflicting beliefs of students. These arguments usually begin friendly enough but too often, because of the unwillingness of the opponent to be convinced, they grow into quite heated and bitter verbal battles and usually end with the feeling that the other fellow is hopelessly dumb and narrow-minded. To say the least, being involved in this kind of an argument certainly is not becoming to any college student, regardless of classification, rank, or beliefs.

Because we are fortunate enough to live in this country and be called Americans we are permitted to enjoy many privileges that are not known in other countries. One of these treasured privileges is free speech and free thinking but I believe it is possible to abuse these privileges so that someday we might be deprived of them. Of course, everyone is entitled to his or her own belief as well as you are entitled to yours so let them think and believe as they wish because they are just as hear right as you are!!

Look, listen, think three times, and count to ten before you speak and perhaps you will not say something you would later regret.

misunderstand me, I do not approve of war or what it stands for. It’s only that I believe very deeply in the American way of living.

I do not hold anything against my friends who are conscientious objectors because I thank God that I live in a country where my friends can be conscientious objectors if they wish.

It seems that the student body as a whole do not appreciate the colors that are flying on the pole in front of Sharp Hall. I didn’t either until just last week.

One morning as I was walking to-wards our campus, I chanced to look up at the flag (Our Flag) and just then it dawned on me that this flag stands for all the things that I have been privileged to enjoy all my life.

This is why I am glad to serve my country. It will mean that I am helping to preserve our way of living for my parents, friends, and fellow Americans. If I or any of the millions of young men like me fail to return at the close of the war—it will not be in vain. It will be to keep our flag, the red, white, and blue, flying on the flag pole in front of Sharp Hall and on every flag pole in the United States.

Signed—A Draftee

The President’s Corner

This is a new experience for all of us. We are starting a new semester in a time when our nation is actively engaged in the greatest war in the history of man. This conflict is more than a war of conquest and a struggle for economic advantages. it is a conflict between modernized paganism and the democrat-ic concept of life which has resulted from the social and ethical principles found in the Christian religion.

Important now among the functions of our church-related colleges is that of keeping alive intellectual, cultural and spir-itual resources so that there may be a pattern of thinking and type of social organization that may preserve and make more effective the democratic way of life in the post-war period. In a bank in Peabody, Kansas, I found the following quota-tions which will bear serious consideration.

1 Doing a common thing uncommonly well is oft’times thehighway to success.—Heinz.

2. If you want work well done, select a busy man; the otherkind has no time.—Hubbard.

3. Let your word be your capital.—O. Jolliffe.

Why Does College Enrollment Continue to Decrease?

McPherson College, along with all the other colleges in the United States, had a decrease of the number of students enrolled for this semester, as was expected. It would seem, you say, that this decrease would not continue to such a great extent. Yet, it does.

This decrease cannot be blamed upon one cause alone. There are those, of course, who must quit because of the draft, there are those who wished to enlist in some branch of the service so that they may begin to fight sooner; yet that accounts for only a small part. To some, college was probably not necessarily pleasant for them, and. along with the war situation, they found sufficient reason to quit school.

Perhaps most important reason is that, with increased taxes, more demand for workmen, and a greater number of office job openings, the economic setup makes it more desirable for individual students to drop out of school. Some, perhaps a small percent, are taking defense jobs. The minority is probably doing so after long, serious thought. This, however, is still done against the advice of college officials all over the United States as well as high government officials. President Roosevelt himself urged that the college student continue his studies as long as possible before being called to active duty,

A large number of college students over the country probably had to discontinue school because of the cutting off of finances of the student by his supporter, whether it be parent, guardian, or business creditor. The parent, who formerly had such a job that he could afford to pay, at least partially, the school expenses of at least one child, now has many more expenses with the increase in price of commodities bought as absolute necessities. Probably the greatest number in this group are the ones who have a fixed salary, with no increase in pay during this emergency.

In spite of this continued drop in student enrollment, indications are that college work will continue, even with greater renewed vigor, so that college-educated leaders may continue to be developed.

Campus Comment

The Spectator offers “Campus comment” to the student body, unsolicited and uncensored, as a means for students to express themselves concerning campus activities.

All letters written for publication must be typewritten, double spaced, and signed by the author. Signatures will be withheld from publication.

Opinions expressed in this column are those of the contributor only, and do not necessarily represent the sen-timents of the editor or the editorial staff.

Dear Editor:

There are about forty young men in McPherson College who are subject to the present draft. Some of them will be permitted to finish school through the Naval V5 or V7 program. As for myself, I am among those who will have to discontinue school at the end of this semester.

I am not writing this to create any sympathy on the part of the faculty or student body. Rather, I am trying to tell why I am glad to go. Don’t

There is a problem existing on the campus which I believe is not generally considered. This condition is a twice-daily occurrence. After each noon and evening meal in the Arnold Hall dining room, a number of the fellows and girls come up stairs and use the only parlor in Arnold Hall for their fun.

Now this may be considered proper by those who do it, but do they ever stop to think about Arnold Hall's vis-itors? If someone should happen to come to visit after a meal has been completed, it is necessary for him to stand in the entrance until his hostess rescues him.

There are certain rules which gen-

New Program Commendable

McPherson College, in an attempt to keep up with the times, is planning certain changes which seem desirable in this national emergency. Among these are the changing of graduation date from June 1 to May 25, the razing of Easter vacation, extending the health education program, and the starting of evening classes. This is in accordance with the desires of the United States government, and government leaders. All over the nation, the stress is toward elimination of waste.

Gaining the prominent position all over the nation is the stress of physical education—not only recreation, but safety, fire prevention, first aid, nutrition, and corrective body exercises. Such being the case. McPherson college feels that it has a definite responsibility and is taking measures to fulfill its responsibilities.

That the school is doing these things seems only commendable. There seems to be no good reason for not inaugurating these changes. The male student, regardless of his convictions, is benefited by these changes in that he will be able to more nearly finish his college education before he is called by the selective service board.

February, Month Of Birthdays

Since tomorrow is the last day of January, May I introduce to you. Dear readers, February, Ah February Thou are a jewel of months. Not only dost thou give us leap year once ever four years, and Valentines day once a year, and the birthdays of such important personages as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, and Thomas A. Edison, but Oh gracious month, thou denotest the dates of birth of such emminent Macolle-gians as:

Feb 1, Robert Mays Feb. 4, Thurston Beckwith.

Feb. 6. Walter Pauls.

Feb. 9, Robert Frantz, Maurine Gish. Delmar Wessler.

Feb. 11. Betty Burger, Letha Kaufman.

Feb. 12, Mary Ruth Herr, Galen Bengston.

Feb. 13, Harold Voth.

Feb. 14. Maxine Ruehlen.

Feb. 17, Isabel Crumpacker, Joseph Hoffert.

Feb. 18, Edsel Johnson.

Feb. 21, Doris Ikenberry, Doris Miller, Albert Floyd.

New Editorial Staff Assumes Its Duties

The Spectator reaches Macampus this week after a change in editor-ship. In accordance with the new set-up as instigated last year by the Publications Board of the Student Council, the Managing Editor and the Co-Campus Editors have advanced their rankings.

Ernest Pale, as Managing Editor for the past two semesters, will function as Editor-in-Chief for this semes-ter. Dale assumes the duties as editor after a year and a half of college ex-perience on the Spectator staff and after having served as editor of the Geneseo High School paper.

Marilynn Sandy and Maxine Rueh-len will serve as Co-Managing Editors for this semester, stepping up from the campus editorship. Ruehlen and Sandy were editor-in-chief and business manager, respectively, of the McPherson High Life, and have been members of the “Spec” staff during their college careers.

Applications for the position of Campus Editor are being considered this week by the Student Council and the new staff member will be announced in next week's Spectator.

Editor-in-Chief Ernest Dale announces that no further changes will be made in the editorial set-up, Bob Burkholder continuing as Sports Ed-itor and Clancy Bunyan as Column Editor.

Basketball and volley ball sports met two afternoons this week. Practice periods will continue on the afternoons when the men’s teams have games until the week of February 9, when a class team tournament will begin. Those who wish to get their points for going out for basketball or Tolley ball must play in these tournament games in order to get them. Two all-star teams will be chosen from the girls who have played, to play a game. From these teams will be chosen the honorary varsity teams of all the girls in school.

Heaston Peps Pepsters With Talk

Williams And Ronk Duet

Own Arrangement on Piano

Pep Chapel Thursday morning prior to the Kansas Wesleyan game was well attended by an enthusiastic audience. Dr. Heaston. well known benefactor and friend of McPherson College was the speaker of the occasion. In his typical Dr. Heaston style which has won for him the respect and admiration of generations of McPherson College students, he gave a short talk on basketball and sportsmanship that greatly inspired the pepsters.

Previous to Dr. Heaston’s talk the nimble fingers of Austin “Doc” Williams and Herbert Ronk amused and delighted the audience with two piano numbers of their own arrangement. Their encore, as good as the two previous numbers, left the audience still applauding for more.

“The pep and enthusiasm among McPherson College Students; although never below par, has taken a decided turn for the better since the beginning of basketball season. The students, as well as the townspeople are behind the team and coach as never before,” says cheerleader Bunyan.

The date of the all-college play day has been set. It will be February 28. The program planned for this year will differ from the one followed in former years. Last year, and years before, only volley ball has been played, but this year volley ball will share the spotlight with basketball and folk games. Girls from nine colleges have been invited to attend this play day.

The writing of the new constitu-tion is now well under way and a copy of it will be distributed to each member sometime next week.

The class volley ball tournament of last week proved to be of interest to more than those who were partic-ipating on the court, to judge from the number of people who came to the gym to watch the tournament be- ing played off. The girls’ team which won the tournament was captained to Lucile Harris. The champs then bowed to Ed Murray’s Co-ed team.

The Co-ed team had their time for winning again when a team of all-stars chosen from all the girls teams played them.

Only five more weeks remain in winter sports season. Plans are being made for individual Sports, as badminton, table tennis, and shuffle-board.

Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum! Also the Fahnestock second floor party. And all on Friday. Gone—the sentence. Sad. No tears from me. No. Not one.

And besides, the Spectator office is clean once more. The dirt was all swept under a rug. Someone moved the rug. The dirt shows. But Dan-nelley’s intentions were good. And anyhow, nobody told anybody that the Spectator staff would have to be self-sufficient, even to the point of doing its own janitor work. . unquote.

Another item of femininity in the person of Connie Alfaro, has been added to the campus boarding staff this semester. The die is cast! Connie has crossed the Rubicon and is rooming with prexy Kerlin.

The college cagers are going great guns this season. Wow! Even the fans have enthusiasm. Result? A delicious circle. The team wins. We cheer. The team gains confidence. We support them. They win games. We cheer.

God be with you ‘til we meet again —Dutchy terminated a “habit” of some weeks standing when she waved Leo on to far horizons last Wednesday morning.

Little Nell has went away, and what will the quartette do then, poor thing? No top tenor. Is there a boy soprano in the house? Harold Hoover, two time repeater and three year quartette member, has heard the call and journeyed home.

I get a lonesome feeling, when I survey the campus. Lots of vacant spots on the green and in the classroom. Several fellows are army, navy, or air corps. Gives us all a slightly sentimental feeling when we remember how many are gone. Callen, Sloan, Regehr, and so many others—Doc Hoover, etc. All in military service. Clancy and Bowman almost ready to go to Civilian Public Service Camps. Makes us feel a little sad—and a little older.

Seven new students are starting the second semester in McPherson college this term. They are: Alta Gross, from Kuna, Idaho, Milo Un-ruh, from Goessel Kansas John Dilmars, from Washington, Kansas, Raymond Worden, from Rocky Ford, Colorado, U. S. Grant from McPherson, and Harlan Bowman, from Quinter, Kansas.

The students have just passed through two grand reviews, one for the benefit of their teachers who looked on pityingly trying to give a boost here and a pull there; and the other in the solitude of their own minds where they have compared with merciless judgment their opportunities unheeded with those grasped, their victories with their failures, and their long goings with their short comings. To some this has been a feeling of deep satisfaction to others it has been a period of wretchedness and regret. But to every one the one great joy of all is that they are given another string for their bow even though they have shot one semester and missed the bulls-eye, they have yet the second semester upon which they may sight more clearly and win.

But he with a chuckle replied That “maybe it couldn’t, “but he would be one

Vermont is the only state not rep resented by a student at the University of California this year.

Terminating sixty minutes of nip and tuck basketball with a final scoring flurry, Kansas Wesleyan last night eked out a 50-43 victory over the Bulldogs.

Both teams displayed defensive and offensive skill, treating the spectators to a firebrand type of ball seldom seen In this conference. Although the Bulldogs showed smoother floorwork and ball handling, Kansas Wesleyan’s superior height and consistent scoring proved too great an advantage for the smaller, faster Bulldogs to overcome. Fast breaks, long passes, and long shots from the field made the game thrilling to watch, but somewhat ragged in form. McPherson's speed in breaking gave her a slight edge, but Kansas Wesleyan's Hunt and Hoover, both tall boys, spoiled many opportunities for the Bulldogs with their consistent snugging of rebounds and lob passes.

Paced by French, high scorer of the game with 19 points, and Schubert, who followed closely with 16. the Bulldog quintet showed speed, drive, and precision in their scoring at tuck. Although Kansas Wesleyan held a slight scoring edge during the whole of the first half, the Bulldogs showed more strength in the first half than in the second. The score at half time was 26-21. Kansas Wesleyan. hut shortly after the second half begun the Bulldogs gained a four point advantage on the Coyotes which they maintained for several minutes of the half. Ten minutes before the end of the game the Bulldogs held a 37-38 lead over the Coyotes. hut with French’s going out of the game on fouls, the Bulldogs lost their defensive strength and Wesleyan regained the lead which they retained until the end of the game.

Kansas Wesleyan	OF	FT	F
Bennett	3	3	1
Hoover	1	6	1
Hunt	- 1	2	1
Johnson___	2	0	4
Van Pelt	2	0	1
Hoisington	1	2	0
Bailey
Totals ____	17	16	9

McPherson	GF	FT	F
French	9	1	4
Schubert	i		3
Meyer---	l	0	3
Pauls	0	0	0
Voth	3	0	3
Buller	0	0	2
Grant		0	1
Totals	. 20	3	16

Meyer and French.

Paul Voth, freshman guard, was high scorer of the game accounting for 13 points closely followed by Art Schubert who accounted for 12 more points. Nelson, Swede forward, was top scorer for Bethany with 5 counters.

The McPherson sharp shooters made 77 percent of their free throws and about 30 percent of their field goals for a very impressive average. French made good 5 throws in 5 at-tempts, P. Voth made 3 out of 3 throws, and Grant made 3 out of 4 throws good. Also Voth made 5 field baskets out of 6 trials for another good average.

However, it was not until sometime in the second half did the Bulldogs make their own basket sizzling hot when they finally emerged with a 16 point margin.

Coach Hayden substituted only twice during the game and those times being near the end of the game when Buller, a high school mate of "Squeak” Meyer, was substituted when the latter left the game on four fouls. The other "time being when U. S. Grant, a high school mate of Junior French, was substituted for Frenchie when he also left on four fouls.

Coach Hahn of Bethany substituted freely using eleven cagers in all.

Again it was another battle royal between the rivaling Swedes and Mc-Pherson Bulldogs. This time the Bull-dogs were getting revenge from two defeats from the Swedes last season.

The Canines next conference game is at Salina Thursday night when the MaCollege Boys are going after their fourth conference game of the season.

The box score:

The Bethany Reserves won out over the McPherson Reserves 28-22. It was a close and hard fought game throughout. Neither team was much of an offensive threat and played well defensively.

Zook, McPherson forward, scored 6 points and Seis, McPherson forward, scored 6 points. H. Loy was high scorer of the game with 8 points and Wilhof wus close behind with 7 counters.

Bethany	FG	FT	F
Bengston ...............	..... 1	0	0
V. Loy ...................	..... 1	0	0
Wilhof ...................	2	3
H. Loy .................	..... 3	2	2
Olson .....................	..... 1	1	2
Johnson .................	..... 0	0	2
Bruce ....................	2	0	0
Duver ......................	...... 0	0	0
Rogers ...................	0	2	2
Lander ...................	..... 0	0	0
Totals .................	.....10	s	10

McPherson FG	FT	F
Sies ............................ 3	0	1
Wessler ........_v.............. 1	1	0
G. Voth ........................ 0	1	3
Buller ........................ 1	1	0
McDowell .................... 0	1	3
Huxman .................... 0	0	2
Zook ............................ 3	0	0
Finfrock .................... 1	0	0
M. Unruh.................... 0	0	2

Bulldogs Win Conference Tilt Over Sweden

Scoring Led by Voth,

Schubert Close Second;

Game Exceptionally Rough

The McPherson college Bulldogs won theor third Conference tilt Tuesday night from the Bethany Swedes 38-22.

It was a hard fought and rather raggedly played ball game. The half time score was but 13-10 in favor of the Canines. This is a low halftime score for college basketball.

Both teams displayed defensivepower until the latter half of the ball game when the Bulldog cagers gained back their old scoring punch. There were many fouls called 36 in all, 18 on each team. It was a rather rough game with two Swedes, Snell-bacher and Goehring, being banned from the game and two Bulldogs,

Bethany FG	FT	F
Snellbacker .......... 1	2	4
Olson ..... ................. 0	0	2
Everhart .......... 0	2	1
Nelson ........................ 2	1	0
Goehring .................... 1	0	4
Chandler .................... 0	2	1
Carlson ........................ 1	0	3
Bengston .................... 1	1	0
H. Loy ........................ 1	0	3
V. Loy ........................ 0	0	0
Total ............................7	8	18

McPherson FG	FT	F
Schubert .................... 5	2	1
French ........................ 1	5	4
Meyer ........................ 1	1	4
P. Voth .................... 5	3	3
Pauls ............................ 0	0	2
Buller ........................ 0	0	2
Grant ........................ 0	3	2
Totals ......................12	14	18

Having been at McPherson College for three years I have never seen more pep and school spirit being shown than at the present time. The reason? The basketball team is win- ning a few games and the students and fans like it. Not since 1938 have the Bulldogs been a contender for championship in football or basketball. Since that date there has been a definite slump in student pep and enthusiasm. Students began to assume a defeatist attitude, and instead of talking about the present team would tell of the glorious past of the Bulldogs. It was even hard to get students out to some of the games and only a handful would come out to pep chapel. Now all that has changed. The campus is now behind the team 100 per cent. But your sports editor wonders if there would be a change back to the defeatist and | indifferent attitude toward sports if the team should begin to lose a few games. Personally I don’t know but I do think that would be the worst thing that could happen. Student morale has a huge effect on the team. It is bad enough for a team to lose a few games but for student enthusiasm to come to a standstill is even worse. The Bulldogs are not counting on losing anymore games but if they do we hope you’ll still support them as loyally in defeat as you have in victory. That is real school spirit.

Bulldogs Bow To Hays Quintet

Drop Non-Conference Tilt

54-36; French High Scorer

Fort Hays State Teachers defeated the McPherson College Bulldogs 54 to 36 last Saturday night in a nonconference game before a large crowd at Hays. Hays took an early lead and maintained it throughout the game.

The Bulldogs played without their captain, Art Schubert, who had to work and could not make the trip. The. Bulldogs had just completed semester exams and were not in the best of shape.

The Bulldogs had much difficulty in stopping Keller, Hays forward, who accounted for 10 field goals and one free throw.

The game was unique in that only six fouls were called during the entire game.

Junior French, McPherson forward, was high point man for the

Bulldogs with 15 points.

The box score:

McPherson (36)	F()
French ....................		h
Burkholder ............		l
Meyer ...................
Pauls ......................
P. Voth ....................
Grant ...............		1
Sies .........................
G. Voth ....................		l
Wessler .................... Total ........................		1 N

Hays (54)	FG	ft
Keller ......................	.. 10
Carroll ....................	.... 0
Buhler ....................	.... 1	i
Haxton ...................	... 5	1
Stramel ...................	..... 4	<
Kennedy .................	.......1	*
Samuelson ...............	......1	j
E. Stramel ..............	......1
Chisom ...................	..... 0
Ludes......................	......1
1 Total .......................	......24	>

Referee: Carl Kopelk, McPherson

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