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Above is John Trostle, (left) student council treasurer-elect, and Robert Burkholder, (right) student council president-elect, after having been chosen by ballot last Tuesday. Shown in their “ready to work” expression. they congenially comment, “Now we can smile once again at every-one without wondering if they think we are trying to solicit votes.” They will assume duties at the beginning of the next regular session of school beginning next September.
McAuley, Oberst In Lead Roles of Light Comedy Play. Tryouts Tuesday.
Casting has been announced for the spring Thespian Club play, “The Dover Road,” by A. Milne. Tryouts were held in the chapel last Tuesday afternoon.
Roy McAuley, veteran thespian, is cast in the role of Nicholas. Opposite him is cast Jean Oberst, another experienced player, in the part of Ann. Nicholas’ wife. Wayne Crist, a recent addition to the Thespian Club, will portray the part of Leonard, man-about-town who plays opposite Betty Burger, who is cast as Eustasia, the clinging vine wife of Leonard.
As Latimer, genial and persuasive inn-keeper, Bob Mays, another recent addition to the Thespian Club, has been cast. Wayne Geisert, an experienced actor, will portray the part of Dominic, Latimer’s butler.
The plot of this intriguing comedy centers around the hotel of Latimer, who, with the help of Dominic, his butler, detours to his inn all couples eloping along the Dover Road. There he keeps them for one week. If, at the end of that time, they still desire to elope, they are allowed to leave together. This play is concerned principally with the characters of Nicholas, who elopes with Eustasia, the wife of Leonard, and Leonard, who elopes with the wife of Nicholas. By some strange freak of chance, generally known as dramatic license, these two couples come to the hotel at the same time. During the week which ensues, both the men and the women discover that they were actually in love with their legal mates, and a co-reconciliation occurs .
Into his farcial plot Milne has managed to weave a quaint, unreal atmosphere which makes the play “The Dover Road.” not only an interesting character study, but a convincing experiment in human relations under unusual circumstances.
Girls Work On Dorm To Condition For Harvest
Flash! Nelson jumps the gun and breaks the dorm strike. National defense catches up with McPherson College. Coeds deglamourize and pound lath for the Swede.
Defaming Fanny with a flourish, razing director Nelson has turned to the gals in order to speed up destruction. Boys choked with lime dust asthmatically wheezing about over the campus were proving to be just about defunct as far as physical activity is concerned. So in order to avoid an increasingly serious bottleneck. this resourceful man has turned to the women.
The fems say they are getting in condition for the coming harvest this summer. Splinters from the lathes will get that skin you love to touch in such a condition that it will take a good soaking in dish water and Rinso suds to get them back in shape to swing a pitch fork.
Sideliners watching the beehive activity of these little dears are the gassed men who stand idly on one leg propped by the other one and lazily swing key chains on their fingers. Nelson is in his glory as the director of this ladies circle.
Well the gals are doing great work. At least they can make more dough at this job than at some of the other jobs that they have taken on in times past, and if they can dodge bricks well enough to remain alive they might finish that pile in a month or so.
Women’s Council To Answer Questions.
Monday evening at 7:00 in the auditorium members of the Women's Council will be guests at an all-school men's meeting. This meeting will correspond with a similar one held several weeks ago when the Men’s Council was asked to attend the girls’ meeting.
Fellows will write questions concerning boy-girl relationship and the Women’s Council members will offer their views on the questions.
Members of the Women’s Council are Orvell Long. Lena Belle Olwin, June Brockus, Virginia Kerlin, Maur-ine Gish, Isabel Crumpacker, Ruth Shoemaker, Jean Oberst, Marilynn Sandy and Doris Vosliell, and Miss Shockley, Dean of women.
Saturday afternoon, the local branch of the American Association of University Women were hostesses at a tea for the senior girls of the college. Miss’ Margaret Sandzen, Lindsborg artist, presented the program. She told two Hans Christian Anderson fairy tales, and then showed some of the pictures that she has painted, making comments on them as they were displayed. Interesting to note was the fact that one of her models was an old Colo-rado hermit, who loved the moun-tains but did not like people. When the program was over, some of the Women stood the pictures around the Wall. Miss Sandzen’s reaction—“I can't stand to look at those scare-crows," and then she hastened to add that they were lovely people, but that her painting did not do them justice.
While coffee was served, the girls met their hostesses and found out something about the nature of the Association. They also had an opportunity to talk to Miss Sandzen, to ask
her question about her work.
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Sixty-Five Students Go, Visit Globe, Foundry, And Reformatory.
Leaving Macampus before eight o’clock this morning, about sixty live chemistry club members set out on their annual pilgrimage to Hutch-inson to learn chemistry the painless way.
First stop on their itinerary was a visit to the Globe refinery just outside McPherson. From there the caravan of eleven cars proceeded on to Hutchinson.
According to Dr. J. W. Hershey, head of the chemistry department, plans were made to visit the Central Fibre Products Co., the Richards-Scheble Candy Co., and the Coco-Cola Bottling Plant this morning.
Points of interest to be seen this afternoon include the acid and vinegar plant, the Hutchinson Publishing Co., the state reformatory for boys, the Betts Baking Co., the Winchester Packing Plant, and the foundry.
On most of the trips of this annual custom of more than 20 years, the outstanding feature has been a tour of the salt mines and plants, but because of the present war conditions that part of the trip will be impossible this year.
Dr. Hershey has assured all students making the trip a worthwhile experience. He further said that this year’s tour promises to be one of the most educational in years even hough the salt mines will not be vis- ited. Several new places have been added to the usual itinerary.
Quartets Present Chapel Program
McPherson College’s double quartet consisting of Lois Stambaugh, Virginia Kerlin, Jean McNicol, Lucy Blough, David Albright, Esthel Iken-berry, Ronald Orr, and Lyle Albright presented the program for Monday’s chapel. Prof. Nevin W. Fisher directed and Luella Poister accompanied them.
The double quartet sang two selec-tions, “The Heavens Are Tellings,” by Beethoven and a chorus from Gounods oratorio, "The. Redemption.”
Ladies of the Quartet rendered to the listening ears, “The Lovely Lambs of Evening” and “Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life.”
Songs sung by the male quartet were “Glorious Things of Thee Are, Spoken,” "Animal Song, "Now Look! Away” and “Sophomore’s Philoso-Phy.”
Peters To Elgin
President W. W. Peters left McPherson Tuesday evening for Elgin, Illinois, to attend a two-day meeting of the General Education Board of the Church of the Brethren held there April 15 and 16. Dr. Peters is attending a meeting in Kansas City today. He will return to McPherson Saturday evening.
Directed By Brandt.
The fifth annual oratorio “The Holy City” was presented last Sunday evening by the combined choruses of McPherson and Central Colleges under the direction of Professor Clarke Brandt of Central College.
Soloists for the oratorio were well received by the large audience which filled Convention Hall.
Miss Lucy Blough of McPherson College supplemented Miss Helen Miller of Salina in carrying the contralto solos. Mr. Chester Crill of Bethany College, Bethany Oklahoma, was especially effective as he sang the bass solos.
Professor Nevin W. Fisher, McPherson College voice instructor, carried the tenor parts, and Mrs. Charles Hawkes, the soprano solos.
The 150 voice chorus representing the two McPherson Colleges reacted commendably under the direction of Prof. Brandt who was in general charge of the oratorio this year.
Parlors, Bittinger Toastmaster.
A group of three hundred fifteen high school seniors were present in the parlors of the College Church last Saturday evening for the annual high school senior banquet which is given by McPherson College each spring.
High schools present at the banquet were Ramona, Lorraine, Canton, Inman, Galva, Kipp. Lyons, McPherson, Geneseo, Windom, and Buhler.
Dr. Bittinger was toastmaster at the banquet and in charge of the program which consisted of speeches by Dr. Peters and Virginia Kerlin, a reading by Wayne Geisert, several numbers by both the men’s and women’s quartettes, and a vocal solo by Lyle Albright.
The banquet and program was well received by the high school seniors in attendance. Professor Dell and the Men’s Council were in charge of touring the campus. Miss Shockley and the Women’s Council presented a tea for the seniors in the afternoon.
Tuesday afternoon the burning question of "Who will be the next student officers? ” was settled when Doris Voshell, secretary of the 1941-42 student council, posted on the bulletin board the ballots indicating Bob Burkholder as president and John Trostle as treasurer. Candidates for president were Bob Burkholder and Wayne Crist; those for treasurer were John Trostle and Wayne Geisert.
Climaxing one of the quietest campaigns in recent years, the election held from 10:15 to 12: 00 and again from 12: 30 to 3: 00 Tuesday, was participated in by approximately 60 percent of the student body.
Campaign speeches were delivered in the chapel from 9: 40 to 10: 15, after which the polls were opened. Virginia Kerlin, president of this year’s student council, officiated, introduc-ing each speaker in his order, lots
having been drawn for position on the speakers' list. Paul Dannelley, speaking first, represented Bob Burkholder. Next, Lyle Albright, representing Wayne Crist, prefaced his speech with a salutation, “Fellow students, faculty members, worthy opponents. and Brother Dannelley. " Then followed the campaign speeches for treasurer of the council. First Dick Burger spoke. representing John Trostle: then followed Ernest Peterson, who spoke in the interests of Wayne Geisert.
“Squeak” Meyer, captain of the “M” Club, sat on the stage behind. the speakers, brandishing a paddle. As five minutes was the maximum time allowed for speeches, those who ran over got their posteriors paddled. Dannelley got two healthy swats from the redoubtable Meyer, and Dick Burger managed to get himself se-
verely spanked, giving the latter part of his speech while enthusiastically running from the paddle-swinging Meyer. Those in the know prophesy that Burger is planning revenge on Meyer. And what would the Navy do then, poor thing?
Burkholder and Trostle are well equipped for their new positions, both having participated in many student activities during their years at college. Burkholder, presidentelect of the student body, has had two years of student council, one year of men’s council, one year of publications board, one year as sports editor of the Spectator, besides one year of varsity basketball and football.
Trostle has had one year of student council, two years of SCM, one year of IRC, one year on the publications board, and one year as business manager of the Spectator.
Homer Ferguson, will be the main speaker at the annual “M” Club Banquet to be held at the Hotel Warren Roof Garden at 7: 30 tonite.
Lehman Reads “Finders Keepers” At SCM.
On Thursday evening following a prelude played by Leora Dobrinski, Miss Lehman read for the members of the S. C. M. the one-act play, “Finders Keepers, ” by George Kelly, American dramatist. Maurine Gish was chairman of the program.
Three Plays Sponsored By Social Committee Two Comedies, a Tragedy.
Sponsored by the social committee of the Student Council, members of the play production class will present three one-act plays, two comedies and a tragedy, Thursday evening, April 23.
The first of the plays, “Joint Owners in Spain”, by Alice Brown, centers about an amusing incident in an old ladies' home. In this play are Margaret Hamm, Lena Belle Olwin, Olga Slifer. and Margaret Davis. Lena Belle 01 win will be the director.
“A Minuet” by Louis N. Parker, a costume play of the time of the French Revolution, is the tragedy of the group. Under the direction of Wayne Giesent, Lucile Horner, Paul Dannelley, and Wayne Giesent, will take the part of the Marchioness, the Marquis, and the Coaler, respectively.
“The Bronze Lady and the Crystal Gentleman” by Duvernois, a clever presentation of the actions of a few mentally unsound, will be directed by Max Brunton. Playing the parts of the “mentally unsound” are Roy Mc-Auley, Max Brunton. Robert Mays, William Gahm. and Jean Oberst.
Promising to be one of the social highlites of the season, this auspicious event has chosen “Victory, ” as its central theme, topic both timely and appropriate.
An enthusiastic supporter of McPherson College athletics and a master of sparkling wit, John Pribble will add life and zest to the party in the role of master of ceremonies.
Recurring in the spring of each year, the annual “M” Club banquet is looked forward to by all “M” Club members with a great deal of anticipation. All members of the club, both those now enrolled in McPherson College and alumni members are eligible to attend and bring a guest. Admission will be 75c per plate.
A speaker of talent and color, Ferguson is quite popular in McPherson and vicinity, and there is a widespread demand for his presence at banquets and similar function. Ferguson is associated with the Farmer’s Alliance Insurance Company and is a member of the Board of Trustees of McPherson College. He is a loyal and ardent supporter of the college athletic program.
There are few townspeople who are more solidly behind the team than master of ceremonies, John Pribble. He has accompanied the team on several trips and furnished transportation. He is popular with members of the team and student body. He has delivered both inspirational and enjoyable addresses at pep chapels and according to reputation and previous observations should fill his position well.
Seidel Gives Recital; Jean Oberst Assists
Miss Arline Seidel, sophomore piano student of Miss Jessie Brown, was presented in a recital in the chapel auditorium Tuesday evening, April 14.
Included on her varied and interesting program were the famous “Pathetique” Sonata by Beethoven. “Polonaise” by MacDowell, "On Wings of Song” by Mendelssohn-Liszt, and "Valse Brilliante” by Mana-Zucca.
Jean Oberst assisted at the recital. She read two readings in 18th century setting by Constance d’Arcy Mackay.
Melton Presented In Last Of Concert Series
The third and last concert of the community concert series was presented by James Melton at the convention hall last Wednesday evening.
Melton is one of America's outstanding tenors who has appeared on the concert stage. In operas, and in the movies.
America claims the honor of having given Melton his voice and musi-ical taining. His concerts show the subtly blended results of a rich and unusual voice, and diversified musical training.
Mr. Melton’s alluring personality and pleasing stage appearance, combined with his conviction and fervor, brought him back again and again to the applauding audience.
Seven boys and girls In the adult and juvenile divisions won tuition awards in the annual Senior Festival music contest last Saturday at McPherson College. The contest was one of the three features of the day. which also included a tour of the campus and a banquet for high school seniors.
Representatives in the music contest were from scattered points and some promising talent was revealed. The contest was staged under the direction of Miss Jessie Brown, Professor of Piano of McPherson College.
Following are the results of the music contest: Juvenile piano: Caro-lyn Curtis, McPherson, and Joyce Smith, Windom, tied for first. Elizabeth Bull. Conway, and Lois Goering, Moundridge, tied for second place. Adult voice; Mary Ann Darah, McPherson. won first place; Moyne Pribble, McPherson, and Kathryn Graber, Castleton, tied for second place.
Students placing in the adult divi-sion of the contest were awarded tu- ition scholarships of $25 for first and $12.50 for second. Those in the Juvenile division were granted scholar-ships of $18 for first and $9 for sec-ond.
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Friday April 17—“M” Club Banquet, Chemistry Trip.
Saturday April 18—Play Night.
Gym.
Monday April 20—Men's meeting Thursday April 23—One Act Plays 8: 00 Chapel.
Friday April 24—Dorm Picnic.
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mates. To tell the truth, the campus does look a little barren without them. Also Harnly is a little quieter since voice students aren’t warbling preparatory, to taking their lesson under Prof. Fisher. However, the piano students still practice in the same room, don’t you, Ronk and Conner? Anyhow, the stench removed by non-warbling is trebled since Her-shey’s stooges are going all out to see how much hydrogen sulphide they can direct into the upper halls.
A birdie told me that Lengel is going to take Oberst to the “M” Club banquet tonight. The Navy can’t be fooled with, Ed. Don’t be surprise if you wake up bombed some morning. Just thank God that you wake up.
If any of the seniors at the high school frolic last Saturday enroll here next year, know ye one and all that it must be because they like crummy jokes. I never heard so many jokes in all my life. I managed to squeeze out a few giggles, myself, but anyone can see from reading that I like corn.
“Dithers and Jitters” —(my apologies, Cornelia). Floppy should hang out a shingle. . . . after joining the barbers' union, of course. Never let it be said that I approve of scab labor. I come from a long line of union men. In fact, few of my forbears voted for Jeff Davis.
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the Student Christian Movement during her college years.
One of Orvell’s hidden talents was disclosed recently at the senior class play when her characterization of Mary Cleophas practically stole the show. Orvell’s sardonic frankness was exactly suited to the role.
Orvell’s hobbies are reading and —well, we just won’t get into her private affairs!
War has done something that professors have long sought in vain to do, that is, greatly improve the quality of work done by college students. Especially in the vital defense fields of engineering, chemistry, physics, and pre-medical work is the academic work improving since the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7. Many students—particularly men—are devoting much more serious attention to their scholastic studies.
Dr. J. Alton Burdine, vice president of the University of Texas, explains this fact as follows: “They believe they can do a better job for their country if they get the most out of their studies—and as a result they are putting their shoulders to the wheel and getting more thorough knowledge of their studies. ”
The importance of men of draft age in college remaining in school as long as possible has been reemphasized again and again by military authorities and educators alike. The college trained man in service is more fully equipped to be of service to his country than the uneducated. It necessarily follows then that thorough and conscientious study in college is preparing the student to render greater service than would be otherwise possible. Men are now realizing this important fact and in true American fashion are doing something about it.
My mother had less than a third grade formal education, but she was intelligent and learned the fine art of winning friends and holding their friendship and respect. In observing how some families did not get along well in their communities she often said to us children, “The way to have neighbors or friends is to be a good neighbor or friend.”
Each day that I live I am becoming increasingly conscious that my mother was right. I have yet to find an individual who will not respond to human understanding, kindness, and sympathy.
If people feel easy in your presence it is because there is a confidence that you consider them brothers and that you seek their good rather than an opportunity to exploit, embarrass, or betray.
Sarah May Vancil
Sarah May Vancil, after taking the equivalent of three years work at Ottawa University, came to McPherson College for her senior year and has an enviable scholastic record during her final two semesters.
Miss Vancil, who has one year’s teaching experience, is an English major, and she hopes to gain a high school teaching position next year.
Attending Ottawa High School. Sarah May graduated with high honors. As an Ottawa University coed she ranked high scholarship, gaining first honors as a junior. While at Ottawa, she was in debate, becoming eligible for Pi Kappa Delta; was treasurer of the Kappa Tau Delta, a social club; and was active in S. C. M
Sarah May, who has lived this year with the F. A. Vanimans, is active in the church activities of the Brethren North-eastern district of Kansas, ser ving now as the editor of “The Bea con’’, the district paper.
Topping the honor roll list during her year at McPherson, Miss Vancil has averaged an A. It is her ambition to take graduate work in the field of literature after teaching for a while
Criminology Class Visits Reformatory
Tuesday afternoon the Criminology class of McPherson College, under the supervision of Dr. D. W. Bittin-ger, sociology department head, made an intensive tour of the Kansas State Reformatory at Hutchinson During the tour, the class interviewed various reformatory officials, and were permitted to examine finger-printing department records, besides being given various statistics with regard to the class of boys in the school.
Those making the trip were Dr. Bittinger. Ruby Peterson, Connie Alfaro, Orvell Long, Paul Dannelley Jack Bowker, Dick Burger, Ray Sli-fer, Joy Smith, Kurtz Ebbert, Carl Mingenback. Dutchie Fruin, Rowena Albright and Paul Metzger.
ger, Jack Bowker, and Ruby Peterson.
Cars were furnished by Dr. Bittin
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“Trees” Is Keynote In Chapel Wednesday
Following devotionals led by Grace Giffen; Isabel Crumpacker sketched a landscape picture in chalk in chapel Wednesday morning. Supplying a fitting background to the drawing were two piano solos by Anne Janet Allison, and a vocal solo, “Trees,” by Lu-cile Harris.
Geraldine Tharrington read two short poems, and Ruth Ickes gave a brief talk on different types of individuals in comparison to various trees. Willodene Argo played the pre-ludelude and postlude.
Margaret Hamm, that good-nat-ured senior whose home is “wherever I hang my hat, ” is a major in the English department. She graduated from Colorado Springs High School.
Margaret, a two-year resident of
Nazi Germany’s Unity Expensive
As speculations are being made concerning national unity, we look to the most outstanding example of modern day, of apparent national unity—Germany. She, over a period of years, has built up a unity which probably surpasses that of any other country, past or present. As petty arguments and quib-ling continues, we are faced with the suggestion of looking into the methods of Nazi Germany in obtaining a unified nation.
Dr. Fredrick Lilge, instructor in education at the University of California who came to the United States from Germany in 1934, says, “The Nazi Regime, by its debasement of education, has dealt intellectual development in Germany a severe blow, whatever the result of the war. ” He commented further, saying, in effect, that education for national unity was achieved by the Nazis at the cost of a general depreciation of intelligence, corruption of national morality, and the lowering of scholastic standards. Indoctrination was achieved by falsifications of history by inculcating certain emotions before the critical faculties had a chance to develop. The Nazis organized new educational agencies and institutions which took educational leadership away from the schools.
Greatest indoctrination was in the development of 'will' silent obedience, and absolute loyalty; of least importance was intellectual development.
From this, we gather, that in obtaining the desired national unity, they destroyed nearly everything that we are fighting for and trying to uphold here in the United States today. How much better, it seems, that we can and do go on, even with our petty disputes, feeling that we are free to choose the path we are to take.
Gleaned From The Teeming Brain
Of Ye Scribe
In the spring a young man's fancy, and how many Macollegians had tickets to the concert Wednesday night? And what is more, how many girls told jokes? Ah, well, all were attentive enough after the Melton remarks. What's in a word? A rebuke by any other name would smell as sweet. During the aforementioned Melton remarks, the audience sat spellbound—as if they had been hexed. Some of them looked overhexed. Anyhow, the concert was a bangeroo, with twenty-four numbers by Melton and six by his accompanist. For the information of all concerned, we’d like to know what those Jokes were.
Such lovely maxims as “Love me little, love me long,” and “Familiarity breeds contempt” have no terrors for some of the kampus kids. A notable example of such brave souls is the Crumpacker-Beckwith affair. Nobody who is anybody goes anywhere without seeing those two. In fact, I just saw them pass the Republican window. Zounds. I may have to cut that crack about the Republican. Trostle saw it and wanted to charge for advertising. He said, “Think of the people who will see that!" Tuesday morning the quartettes left, (an hour after they had intended), to the accompaniment of sobs and sniffles from their bereft class-
Senior Swansong
faculty and student-body of the college.
One of the most active of this year’s graduates, Paul has been in many extra-curriculars. This year he is serving as vice-president to the Student Council and also has been a member of the Men’s Council and the Publication Board. He is a three-year member of the A Cappella Choir and of the Thespian Club, over which he has presided this year. Dannelley has been an assistant to Miss Lehman in his major department for two years.
Paul’s manly physique has been displayed on the football field where he fought for old M. C.” during his freshman and junior years.
| Next year Paul Dannelley will be serving in the United States Naval Reserve, where he will be stationed as an ensign.
Naturally interested in writing, Paul holds the ambition to go to graduate school someday and become a free-lance writer for periodicals. His literary talent, though this is not generally known, has resulted in the writing of a considerable number of short stories and poems.
Heard On The Party Line
who would admit that it was all a
hoax. Ye scribe knows, he was a victim. However they say there’s one born every minute, except in Iowa, and there the birth rate is higher. Russel Jarboe, one who believes firmly in the honesty of his fellow man. (gullible, to you) was not convinced that the sign was phoney until he had called the doctor Sunday morning and had personally interviewed Ray-mond Worden, the supposed victim of the plague.
Having reeked enough stench for one week this corny columnist will sign off and go see if the neighbors threw anything in their garbage can
that is fit to eat, or as last resort, try the dining hall.
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With the closing of another school year and the graduation of another senior class at McPherson College, the Spectator gives congratulatory writeups about each senior Individually.
Starting this week, the Spectator will publish a representative number of short interviews, giving briefly, their biography at McPherson College-
Wilbur Bullinger
Wilbur Bullinger, who is referred to by many as “Little Bull, ” has picked a suitable nickname. Although somewhat short of stature, “Little Bull” is mighty of muscle and moral!
Wilbur comes to McPherson from south of Canton and is graduating this year as a biology major after having served as an assistant in that department this year. Well-liked by all of his fellow-students Bullinger has been active in sundry activities.
He was an influential member of the Student Council during his sophomore and junior years. Playing in the line-up with the McPherson Bulldogs, he lettered in football during bis junior and senior years and is a member of the M Club. He is also a member of the track team.
Having been active in S. C. M., he served as the treasurer of that student organization when he was a junior. He has also been a member of the A Cappella Choir for two years.
Next year Wilbur will be acting as an ensign in Uncle Sam’s Naval Reserves as either a deck or engineering officer. But before too long it is “Little Bull’s” ambition to become a farmer of these Kansas plains.
The deeply-dimpled smile and friendly manner of Wilbur Bullinger will be remembered long by his host of friends at McPherson.
has its Jack Kough, the scoundrel who posted the Scarlet Fever signs on the doors of Fahnestock and Kline, and on the Measles sign on Dr. Peters office. Latecommers to the dorm would prance up to the door, notice the sign, look aghast, read it again, turn around and start to go to town and rent a room, hesitate, read it again, reach for the door handle, stop and think it over, and finally, hoping and praying that it was a prank, enter the dorm and after asking most of the populants, find one
Virgil Brallier, better known as “Pop” to all the fellows, has this year served in the capacity of head resident of Fahnestock Hall. Virgil and Marie Brallier have had the privilege of being the first “pop-’n-mom” of the new boys’ dormitory.
Hailing from Curlew, Iowa, Brallier is a major in Philosophy and Religion and plans next year to continue his study at Bethany Biblical Seminary, Chicago.
Virgil has spent three years of his college career at McPherson, after having attended Bethany Seminary for one year. During his sojourn at McPherson College, he has been active with the Student Minister group, and the Student Christian Movement.
Naturally a pleasant, congenial fellow Virgil Brallier’s ministerial aptitudes have been proved as he served the West-side Wichita Brethren Church and the Aline, Oklahoma Church during the past year.
After having been married for two-and-one-half years and attending college for four years, Virgil admits that his hobby has suffered from inadequate time. The neglected interest is soap carving.
Ernest R. Vanderau (pronounced Van-der-oo) is another of the seniors whose destiny has already been sealed. Vanderau informs the world proudly that he has had his winsome, blonde wife for four years.
A major in history, Ernest plans to attend Bethany Biblical Seminary, Chicago next year where he will study for the ministry. Attending McPherson during his sophomore and senior years, he took his other collegiate work at Bethany Seminary, Herzl Junior College, and Lewis Institute, all in Chicago.
Although seemingly retiring and quiet, Ernest i9 really quite loquacious when he gets started. As a student minister he has been active in S. C. M. and F. O. R. He has also been a member of the oratorio chorus this year.
Vanderau has as his hobbies, stamp collecting and the janitor work of first floor, Sharp Hall.
Orvell Long, the “beautiful dreamer” of Hope (her home-town! ), is a major in history and plans to teach next year in this field.
Orvell, who has been especially active in the social affairs of Macol-lege, was this year elected president of the Women’s Council.
She has also been a member of the Women’s Athletic Association and of,
Perhaps when news of recent hap-penings in the removal of the old hoy’s dorm gets around there will be a greater supply of labor available. As workmen and Dannelley were tearing one of the walls down they discovered several pictures of sparsely (and less) clad women. (Don’t be alarmed fellows, the pictures were estimated to have been some twenty or more years old.) (The estimate was made on a basis of the condition of the paper, not the style of the clothes) It is said by fellow workmen | hat Dannelley broke all standing rec-ords in tearing down walls the rest of the day.
Which all reminds me. Macampus coeds are proving that they can be useful as well as attractive by tack-ing the less strenuous tasks in the destruction of old Fahnestock. After all somebody has to do it and the fel- | lows would rather work for Prairie Gardens at 35c an hour than for the school at 30c an hour. Mercenary lot aren’t they?
Ye Scribe takes this opportunity to ay “Orchids to Miss Horner for the unveiling of as lovely a head of hair s ever sat atop the shoulders of a Macampus coed.” I had always sus-ected as much, now my suspicions re confirmed. I’ll betcha there’s a man in the picture somewhere, I’ll betcha!
The South had its Simon Legree, Napoleon had his Waterloo, Jiggs has is Maggie, and McPherson College
Paul E. Dannelley, Jr., the “Horatio Alger” of Macollege, will long be remembered for his outstanding dramatic ability, the bigger and better Spectator which he edited for two semesters, and his beautiful black, curly locks, —albeit a bit unruly at times.
Unusual for his frankness and individualism, Paul is best appreciated where he is best known. As editor of the Spectator his original journalistic ideas were made manifest to the
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Meet With Kansas Wesleyan, And Bethany At Glenn Martin Field.
McPherson College tracksters have their opening meet next Tuesday. The meet is a triangular affair with Kansas Wesleyan, Bethany, and McPherson participating. The meet will be held at Kansas Wesleyan’s new Glenn Martin field.
The McPherson tack team is as yet untried. Heading the team this year is Dick Burger, conference two mile champion, and Jack Vetter in the weights. Other letter on the team are Merle Finfrock, Darwin Culver, Milo Unruh, and Leslie Rogers. Among the newcomers showing up well are Wall Buller in the shot; Junior French, in the high jump, javelin, and almost every other event; Dayton Rothrock, in the half mile; Bob Mays in the mile; and also several others.
Bethany is not expected to have much in track this year, but Wesley-an has many veterans hack from last years squad.
Wins By Twelve Point Margin In First Game
Arnold Hall defeated Kline Hall in the first intramural game of the season Monday evening by the score of 20 to 8. Under the present intramural setup the girls may permit five boys to play on their team. However, a girl either has to pitch or catch.
Arnoldites with Dave Albright on the mound held the Klinites effectively throughout the entire five inning game. Arnold put the game on ice in the second inning with a S run splurge.
Both teams had a large crowd of enthusiastic rooters.
Batteries for Arnold were Dave Albright and Brockus, and for Kline, Vetter, Davis and Throne.
The box score;
|
Arnold |
AB |
R |
H |
|
Culver, IB .............. |
......2 |
2 |
1 |
|
Burkholder, IB ...... |
......1 |
0 |
0 |
|
R. Miller, 2B .......... |
......3 |
2 |
0 |
|
Jarboe, ss .............. |
......2 |
1 |
1 |
|
Ikenberry, ss .......... |
......2 |
1 |
1 |
|
D. Albright, p .......... |
......2 |
2 |
1 |
|
Schubert IB .......... |
......2 |
2 |
1 |
|
Brockus C .............. |
......4 |
1 |
1 |
|
M. Slifer, RF .......... |
......2 |
0 |
0 |
|
Elledge, RF......... |
2 |
1 |
1 |
|
Metzger, LF .......... |
......2 |
1 |
1 |
|
Trostle, LF ............ |
1 |
1 | |
|
Sheller, CF ............ |
w ......2 |
2 |
1 |
|
Tammel, CF .......... |
......2 |
1 |
0 |
|
Buckingham, SF .... |
......2 |
0 |
1 |
|
Linville, SF .......... |
......2 |
2 |
2 |
|
Tharington, 3B ...... |
.......2 |
1 |
1 |
|
Gross, 3B ............. |
.......2 |
0 |
0 |
|
Total .................... |
.....38 |
20 |
14 |
|
Kline |
AB |
R |
H |
|
Wessler, IB ........... |
......2 |
1 |
1 |
|
Finfrock, IB .......... |
......1 |
0 |
0 |
|
Throne, C .............. |
......3 |
0 |
0 |
|
Kagarice, ss............. |
1 |
1 | |
|
A. Miller, SS .......... |
......2 |
1 |
2 |
|
Mineman, 3B |
......2 |
0 |
0 |
|
Vetter, P ................ |
......3 |
0 |
1 |
|
Davis, C .................. |
1 |
1 | |
|
Cooley, CF ............ |
......1 |
0 |
0 |
|
Bullinger, CF |
......2 |
1 |
1 |
|
Lowe RF ......... |
.......2 |
2 |
1 |
|
J. Burger, LF, ...... |
.......1 |
0 |
0 |
|
Lowber, LF.............. |
......1 |
0 |
1 |
|
D. Miller, SF .......... |
.......2 |
1 |
1 |
|
Total ................ |
.....26 |
8 |
1( |
Men Start Intramural Softball This Week
lots of success and happiness. Kenny, in your teaching music next year, too.
added quickly, “this does not necessarily imply marriage.”
You may draw your own conclusions, dear readers!
Senior Swansong
(Continued from Page Two)
By Robert
At least four men’s teams will play intramural softball this spring. Those teams signifying their intentions of playing are the Co-op, first floor, second floor, and third floor of the boy’s dorm.
The game between the Co-op and third floor scheduled for Wednesday evening was won by the Co-op 15-8.
Any other organization wishing to play intramural softball can do so by getting a team together.
By Mary
Have you heard about our annual W. A. A. banquet to be given May 1st? Plans are underway to make this banquet a grand and glorious one Girls who have been active at least two seasons are eligible to attend. Watch for more information about the banquet.
PLAY day at friends 10 bb
We have had an invitation to attend Friends University Play Day, April 25. They are having both individual and team competition. As many girls as possible should try to go to save this date for W. A. A. l0bb we picnic 10 bb
Twenty-three girls had a weiner roast at the Park last Friday. This is plenty of proof that we like picnics. 10b we swim 140 bb.
We Swim
Some of you landlubbers ought to try to get in a swim on Wednesday afternoon. I know I look like a whale spouting water, but then our leader Maurine Blair is just the opposite, a fast tadople! If you don’t believe it come down and see for yourself!
College Band Gives Friday Chapel Program
Kenneth Thompson, A McPherson College senior and director of the Macollege band, presented his group in a musical porgram in chapel Friday morning.
Their first selection was a march, “Stars and Stripes Forever” by John Phillips Sousa. This was followed by “The Sky Pilot” an overture, by A. M. Lohrentz.
Two selections were played from operas. The first was “The Soldiers’ Chorus” from the opera “Faust” by Gounod and the second “To an Evening Star” from Wagner’s opera, “Tannenhauser.” The baritone solo in the second selection was played by Alvin Klotz.
The program was concluded by a snappy march, “Under the Double Eagle”, by Wagner.
At a special meeting last Monday morning, the Thespian Club of McPherson College, voted that Arlene j “Floppy” Flory be admitted as a regular member of the club.
Miss Flory was awarded this honor for her outstanding work as costume manager in the Thespian Club play “Mrs. Moonlight,” which was given last semester.
Baseball is here again. The major league season officially opened Tuesday afternoon in Washington as Vice President Wallace, pinch hitting for President Roosevelt, tossed out the first ball preceding the New York Yankees-Washington Senator game. Simultaneously play started in seven other major league ball parks. Most of the minor leagues and semi-pro leagues have not as yet started play.
Baseball, 100 years old in 1939, is known as our national pastime. Although it is over 100 years old, baseball did not come into the national limelight until the latter part of the last century. Since then it has grown by leaps and bounds. Perhaps the biggest crisis baseball has ever had to face was the first world war. During the latter part of the war, play was suspended but was revived again after the war. Baseball again faces just such a crisis. Many of today’s stars such as Bob Feller, Hank Greenberg and others are already in service with many more to follow soon.
Will baseball survive this second great crisis? We believe it will because it has become too firmly entrenched in our American way of life. However wars always leave many changes- and the present baseball setup in this country will likely see many changes after the war.
Kline Hall, will be remembered for her classroom frankness and independent air. As a sports enthusiast she has been an active member of the Women’s Athletic Association for her four-year stay on Macampus. She has also been active in B. Y. P. D., and S. C. M. Her versatility was exercised this year when she carried three different roles in the senior play.
Margaret who hates the nickname, “Maggie,” confesses that her fault is in “Talking Too much.” and this trait was betrayed when she admitted that her real ambition wasn’t fit to print. But the ambition was finally inveigled from M. Hamm and it is “to live on a farm! But,” Margaret
Neatness, versatility, sweetness— and a victory haircut, besides the many other pleasing qualities and Lena Belle Olwin appears.
Lena Belle’s popularity and success in her college life on Macampus is partially due to her interest both in her school work and extra-curricular activities, including W. A. A., Women’s Council, chemistry club, recreational council, pep club, and has held offices in S. C. M. secretary of the student council and board of publications in her junior year, president of Arnold Hall this year, and B. Y. P. D.
Lena Belle is a major in the home economics departments and plans to teach in that field next year, she is also talented along the art line, and gives interesting chalk talks.
All Macollegians will miss her cherry smile and her willingness to work this year.
Kenneth Thompson
Kenneth Thompson, whose rhythm and musical abilities have made Mac-ollege’s band a success this year, hails from St. Joseph, Missouri.
“Kenny,” as he is called by his many friends is a musical education major and has been active in the field of music his four years here at McPherson College. He practiced teaching in vocal repetoire and band directing in the city high schools this year, and like most band directors, he asserts his pet peeve is his drummers in the band. During his college years Kenny has also been in the A-Capella choir and chorus.
Not only is Kenny interested in music, but he has been on the basketball and track teams here at Macollege and his other interest is in St. Joseph, Mo. with a ring on her third finger left hand. Here’s wishing you
Olga Alice Unruh Slifer, who became Mrs. Slifer this winter, is the only married girl in the senior class. Although Olga is majoring in Eng-lish, she definitely asserts that her biggest major since Christmas has been homemaking.
Olga attended Tabor College at Hillsboro, Kansas, her home town, her first two years in college, where she entered into the musical organi-zations and Y. W. C. A. activities. While attending Macollege, Olga has been active in Student Christian Movement work, forensic club, and choral club'.
When asked what her hobby or special interests were Olga promptly and proudly answered, “Why, Raymond and the Quad, of course!”
Shockley To Meeting
Miss Ida Shockley, dean of women at McPherson College, is now attending a three-day meeting of the American Association of University Women held at Oklahoma City, April 16-18. Miss Shockley is president of the local branch of that organization.
French Repeats As Ping Ping Champ
Defeats Stucky In Finals;
Also City Open Champ.
Junior French maintained his hold on the college ping-pong championship when he took the title for the second straight year while defeating Dean Stucky in three straight contests, 21-16, 21-11, 21-17.
French also repeated as open city champion in the annual Y. M. C. A. tourney. In a double elimination affair, French defeated Prentice Odle in the finals of the regular bracket 21-16, 21-17, 21-17, and then defeated Maurice Sorenson, who won over Stucky in the losers bracket finale, to retain the championship.
In both the college and city open tourneys, French breezed through without losing a single contest, although he encountered fast competition in them both.