L. G. Little,

Psychiatrist,

Here April 29

Secured By SCM, Gives Number Of Talks Throughout Day

Dr. L. G. Little, a psychiatrist from Wichita, will be here Wednesday April 29 to fulfill various speaking engagements. Being brought here by the S. C. M, Little Will speak in the chapel at the regular chapel period, and again to the Child Psychology class at 2: 15. Anyone desiring to attend this meeting may do so.

Next speaking engagement of Little’s will be from 3: 10 p. m., at which time he will again address the student body, this meeting again being held in the chapel.

Dr. Little was here two years ago acting in the same capacity as now, that of giving talks about his psychiatry work.

Jones At K. U. To Give Peace Oration

McPherson College is being represented today at the annual state peace oratorical contest held at Kansas University in Lawrence by Nathan Jones, winner of the local meet held March 22. Jones will give his oration entitled “The Four Horsemen. ”

Colleges participating in this event, which has been an annual affair since 1924, are Kansas University, Kansas State College, Friends University, Ottawa, Southwestern, McPherson, and possibly Bethany.

Prizes of $15, $10, and $5 will be awarded to the top three contestants,  This money is furnished by the Five Year Meeting of Friends.

Lehman Gains Reading Fame As Result of Misdefined Word

Words are queer animals. Some of them have many connotations. These tried and true axioms were demonstrated in all their strength by an incident which occurred last Tuesday

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wanted to hear a reading there and then.

It was not until then that Miss Lehman began to be bewildered These ladies desired a program, and they wished to hear it on the spot.

Finally, after an embarrassing silence, one of the ladies said, “What kind of readings do you give? Miss Lehman answered that she gave reading recitals and program numbers.

Thereupon one of the ladies drop-ped the revealing bombshell. “Grac-ious, ” she exclaimed, “we wanted to have our palms read. " Lehman could probably pick up an “honest”  dollar now and then in that way,  now that she is famous.

VOL. XXV.

McPherson college, McPherson, Kansas April 24, 1942

NUMBER 28

New SCM Officers

Crist and Gish Elected New SCM Co-Presidents

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Above are the officers-elect for the Student Christian Movement for next year. Pictured from left to right is Robert Mays, treasurer-elect, Betty Burger, secretary-elect, Maurine Gish, co-president-elect, and Wayne Crist, co-president-elect. They were elected at the student polls last Monday, the results being officially announced today

Pi Kappa Delta Installation May 2

Banquet To Follow; Thirty-One Members.

Chem Club Completes Annual Hutch Trip

About 65 members of the chemis-try club went on their annual tour of Hutchinson last Friday.

Stopping first at the Globe refinery south of McPherson, the students were shown the chemistry laboratory in which the Globe products are tested. From there the caravan of eleven cars proceeded to Hutchinson.

First stop in Hutchinson was the Fiber Products Company, which manufactures different grades of wrapping paper.

Very interesting and, to some individuals, filling was the Richard Scheble Candy Company next on the itinerary. At the Coca-Cola Bottling Plant each student was given a miniature Coca-Cola bottle as a souvenir. Following this, the acid and vinegar plant was visited.

Of special interest to all journalistically inclined was the Hutchinson Publishing Company. The group arrived there just as the afternoon edition of the Hutchinson News was going to press.

The next place visited was the state reformatory for boys. The boys which are in this institution range from the ages of 17 to 24.

Also visited were the Betts Bakery, home of Rainbow bread, and the Winchester packing plant. At the packing plant the group observed the curing of ham and bacon and the method of making wieners.

This trip to Hutchinson, under the direction of Dr. Hershey, has been a precedent at McPherson College for more than 20 years. The tour, reported many who went on the trip, was a worthwhile experience.

Talent Displayed in Three One-Act Plays; Two Caps, One Buskin

Filling the positions of the present Student Christian Movement offices for next year will be Wayne Crist and Maur-ine Gish as co-presidents, Robert Mays as treasurer, and Betty Burger as secretary for the organization. Elections were held Monday for the above positions, the returns being officially announced today by Dick Burger, one of the copresidents for this year’s S. C. M. group.

Being initiated this year was a new plan whereby candidates were chosen by petition rather than by a committee as previously. “This, ” stated Dick Burger, “is to give a more democratic method of choosing officers for the organization. "

According to Wayne Crist, plans are already started for next year’s organization, the cabinet being partially chosen. The cabinet is to include, not only students on the campus, but also students living off the campus and downtown. "No discrimination will be made concerning denominations in the selection of the cabinet, ” stated Crist. Commissions will continue next year similarly to the system now being carried out, with only a few minor changes.

The new officers who will take over duties next fall will this weekend journey to Wichita to the state officers training conference of the S. C. M. They will leave Saturday morning, returning late Sunday "light.

SCM Has “Sing”

A sing program was conducted by Twila Peck in S. C. M. Thursday evening. Blanche Geisert was the pianist for the evening. An extemporaneous quartet composed of Ruth Ickes, Ruth Shoemaker, Dick Burger, and Russell Jarboe sang several numbers. Alvin Klotz sang a solo. Favorite songs were sung by the group.

the evening a smooth success. Musicians on the program were Harry Crabb who played two trumpet solos accompanied by Doris Voshell,; and “Doc” Williams, who played the piano. Crabb played “Le Secret" and “The White Cliffs of Dover", and Williams played two boogie woogie numbers “In the Mood” and “Frankie and Johnnie”.

some and sometimes humorous note with his remarks about his homely wife and the efficacy of the guillotine system. Paul Dannelley in the part of the aristocrat, did a convincing job, notwithstanding the fact that his trousers were several sizes too small for him.

The second play, “Joint Owners in Spain. ” directed by Lena Belle Olwin, was a humorous portrayal of life inside an old ladies' home. Action of the play centers around the incor-rigibies of the institution, Olga Slifer. and Margaret Hamm. These two who have not been able to get along with other roommates, are finally put together, and several comic situations occur therefrom. Finally, however, they discover that they can acclimate themselves to social living. Lena Belle Olwin, as the manageress of the home, has tried various combinations of roommates on the two, having evicted at the beginning of the play the long suffering Ruth Shoemaker from the room of Olga Slifer. She is finally rewarded in her efforts by having

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the two incorrigibles to learn to like each other. The play was adequate- ly produced and brought to light

dramatic talent hitherto unsuspected.

The final play, “The Bronze Lady and the Crystal Gentleman, ” a riotous comedy by Duvernois, sent the audience home leaving a deluge of guffaws in their wake. This play, directed by Max Brunton, deals with the antics of Sourcier, a hen pecked painter. (Roy McAuley), who has simulated madness in order to be put into an asylum where he can be away from Madame Sourcier, (Jean Oberst). The prince, (Max Brunton), is the only actual nut pictured. He is always going home, as he has business there, but the asylum of-ficals refuse to cooperate, and they keep him inside the walls. Madame Sourcier, who is at heart a gregarious individual, misses her husband, so she in her turn simulates madness to the extent that Dr. Alique, (Bill Galim), head of the institution, admits her to live with her husband in the asylum. McAuley’s “Ding, ding! ” as he imitates crystal being pinched, and Miss Oberst’s impersonation of the statute of liberty kept the audience in stitches. Max Brunton made himself famous with his “Tweet, weet, ” while imitating the “little Birds. ”

FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1942

THE EDITORIAL STAFF

Campus Comment

Arlene Seidel Jean McNicol Lucile Horner Wayne Geisert Bernice Guthals Leora Dobrinski

Dean Stucky Kathryn McRae Blanche Geisert Roy McAuley Albert Miller

REPORTERS AND SPECIAL WRITERS

Pres. W. W. Peters Ralph Nicholson Alvin Klotz Mary Kittell Joe Dell Paul Dannelley

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.

Merle Finfrock Ardis Sawyer Ann Janet Allison Mary Slifer Jim Burger

THE BUSINESS STAFF

CIRCULATION STAFF

Rules Should Fit Needs

With obvious evidence of conflict between the governed and the governers here at McPherson College, an analysis of the problem might offer possibilities of remedy for the existing evils.

From all obtainable information, the trouble, it seems, lies in the fact that certain students have broken certain rules which have been in existence since the beginning of this college, and likewise have been broken innumerable times since the enactment of these rules. Why are these rules broken? Why is it always the same rules? Is it the students or the rules that are at fault?

Any group of people, regardless of number, age (within certain limits), or conviction, will live by and abide by the rules only with their own consent. To quote freely from Dr. Peters’ speech in Wednesday’s chapel, “One should abide by the rules not merely because of fear of punishment, but because of the love of doing that which is good and right. ” To further this, specifically, if he is to abide by the rules, he should, for the benefit of his own convictions, believe in the rules by which he abides. Each of us personally, at best, very reluctantly abide by an enforced rule if we do not believe in it.

Therefore: the rules should be made to fit the convictions of a representative group of the governed. No small, handpicked few can be a representative group. It must be representative by popular vote.

From this, the remedy, outlined briefly, is the following:    Let the students, in the dormitories, off the campus,

downtown, wherever they be situated, formulate, by a method of popular representation, a set of rules which seems to be in keeping with the beliefs of the students to be governed, and at the same time to be in keeping with the ideals of this institution of which we are a part. Further, let the governed be put on an honor system. That this can be done is shown by two facts: first, the individual, in that he had part in formulating the rules, will, because these rules are a part of his beliefs and convictions, keep them. Second, one’s actions are governed to a very large extent by society. If the society disapproves of an act, the individual will be less likely to do this act than otherwise. What other society than that with which we are in direct contact now, that of the college students, could bear more weight than it does? Logically, and in reality this plan can and should be carried out.

Dear Editor:

The Spectator Office was again this week and for several weeks past a veritable jungle of waste paper, filth, dirt, and junk. In lieu of a jani-tor for this room certain people took it on themselves to sweep the entire hatch out the door into a neat pile at the head of the stairs to the publication department. It has been rumored that the Spectator Office has a janitor. If so he has never raised his head this year. It doesn’t need to be swept every day, but once a month might not hurt anyone. If there is no janitor at present there should be one appointed. This pile of junk is a fire hazard and an eyesore.

stick around after meals. Dutch dates may be all right but I count it a privilege to take a girl on a date, and it swells my ego to be the one that foots the bill. I am not a millionaire either.

If the old folding money is all gone and the jingling kind has hit a new low, then do a little walking and talking. If money is all it takes to get the date it is not worth the getting.

Some of those questions were written to be nothing but silly so why consider them? When I came to college my worthy forebear told me to observe and use my own judgment. I think that is the best advice one can follow.

Signed— Disgusted

To the Editor:

After attending the men’s meeting in which the women’s council was put on the spot, I should like to express my views on the value of such an occasion.

No doubt a few things of some minor value were said but in a meeting of this kind the people being questioned have to be discreet. The faculty will jump on them if they are frank and if they are too discreet nothing is gained. If we were high school kids on our first date maybe such information would be in order, but when a person has reached a college age he should have known 99 per cent of those answers by his own observation. If he didn’t I think he is dull indeed.

If a girl doesn’t want to be kissed on the first date she'll let you know. If she doesn’t want to park in the country you’ll find out plenty soon enough. Women have as a rule not a little tact and can be plenty burnt up by the continental approach. Coyness is an inherent part of women and they have used it since time immemorial to wrap men around their fingers. Men should realize this and if they will admit it they don’t mind being given some of this treatment.

Common sense should tell you what to wear and if this won’t, why then don’t be afraid to ask questions. Use your brains. You are in college. Now comes this question of ganging in the parlor after meals. I’ll admit that it is a hit rowdy at times, but I think that the old place would be pretty dull at time's if the boys didn’t whoop it up a little over there. You will notice that most of the women

Can Nazi Germany Succeed In Her Anti-Christian Effort?

With the modern “reign of terror” being inflicted upon Norway against both school and clergy, it is well to consider some of its latest action. Just recently published was an anti-Christian book called “God and Nation—A Soldier’s Creed. ” This book declares: “We cannot live two different faiths. In our heart there is only room for one faith, one creed: Germany

“The age of international humanitarian dreams is moving towards its close, and with it the dream of Christian humanity which has been agitating men for 2, 000 years without bringing anyone one step nearer it. ”

Such statements as the above, obviously false to any observer with an open mind, only show the system of indoctrination of Nazi Germany.

According to the new book, there is only one conflict going on—the conflict against Christianity. The book states, “Where there is a battle there are fronts. These fronts are evident. One is called Christ, the other Germany. No third one exists. Likewise there is no compromise, but a single clear decision. ”

Therefore Nazi Germany would say that Germany, and Germany alone stands against one otherwise perfectly united cause: Christianity.

Such statements and ideals put forth by the unchristian German leaders, which offhand seem absured and impossible, on further investigation, seem likely to succeed if definite action is not taken against it. The result is already shown in Germany, in that Christian force is broken completely, and there is no reason to believe that it could not happen in all such Nazi-indoctrinated countries.

The President’s Corner

The real test of one’s satisfaction in life is how it appeals to him in his reflective moments. One may think he is having a good time when he is engaging in the present activity but how do you feel when in a sober moment you measure your con-duct over against your highest and noblest pattern of your life.

If the above is true, the way to obtain for yourself the greatest happiness is to so live each day that there may be the fewest possible regrets tomorrow.

To the Editor

There has been a rumor floating around over this campus for the past several weeks, since the new boys I dorm has opened, to the effect that the boys do not want the girls to come into their parlor. How this was started is a mystery to me. It must have been propagated and nurtured by! someone with a slightly warped view of the true state of things, someone who is afraid that this sort of thing just isn’t done, that it isn’t quite nice.

To my knowledge, no boy in that dorm is opposed to having the girls i come over. They can lounge in the i parlor, read the paper, listen to the radio or play the piano and not a derogatory remark will be made. I hope that this will evaporate any hallucinations that anyone might have had on the subject of girls in the boys dorm parlor. Any medieval ideas that girls are not supposed to be seen on the premises where men live is as outmoded as Jenghis Khan and his vanished empire. The argument that the boys do not want the girls in the new lounge is entirely ungrounded. The place was made to be used. Let’s use it.

Signed—

made no friends by your action, you have not elevated your own position in the eyes of anyone except perhaps yourself, and you have perpetrated a big stink over an inconsequental incident which was absolutely none of your business.

Signed—

in order to have a good time, perhaps it is necessary to allow a little more leniency in the governing of these girls. Furthermore, it is the opinion of this critic that girls who have reached the college age should he trusted to use their own judgment concerning their boy-girl affairs. If the integrity of these intelligent  young girls were trusted, such inci- dents as have occurred on our campus this week would certainly never occur.

I don’t suppose it ever occured to the authorities that be that the stu- dents who are under such strict supervision here can, at home with their  parents' consent, stay out until the wee hours, or go any place in the company of someone to any affair of their own choosing, without the “third degree” as a followup to the occasion. Since Arnold Hall is supposed to be a home for the girls, although it would be impossible to do away with restricted hours, it would seem that some provision could be made for special occasions, without causing a general campus distur- bance.

I suspect that the individual or individuals responsible for squealing or the “nasty criminals” of last week  have only done this because they  themselves have never had or taken the opportunity or have lacked the necessary brains or initiative to make such an escapade.

To you certain persons who take it on to yourselves to enlighten the “proper authorities” of each little happening that occurs on this campus I can only say that you have surely

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years, and in basketball one year.

This near-200 pounder, with big supurb physique, was this year honored by inclusion on the College All-Star team that played at Kansas State. He was also included on the first eleven on the All-Conference football team.

When queried concerning his hobby, Jack went clear out of the realms of athletics or insurance to find an enjoyable pastime. He likes to collect swing records for his record-player. He modestly admitted that he has about 200 records now.

Jack Vetter, although quiet and unassuming concerning his athletic prowess, has won the admiration not only of his fellow students here on Macampus, but also has gained recog.

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Dear Editors,

This letter pertains chiefly to the rather low, cheating sort of individ-uals who are so “kind and considerate” to all concerned that they report all (with a little extra added for spice) that is done, which is undoubtedly against one of the Victor-ian rules of this campus.

If it is necessary for the inhabitants of Arnold Hall to break the rules of the same worthy institution

ties of Macampus, she has served as program chairman of the B. Y. P. D and has been a member of the S. C M. cabinet during her senior year. She is also a member of the Recrea-tionel Council.

After having been a varsity de-bater for two years. Lucile is being initiated into the Pi Kappa Delta oratorical fraternity. She has been a loyal reporter for the Spectator during the year, also.

This attractive senior, with her individualistic personality, has been a leader on the Honor Roll rating during her final two years in college, She ranked as valedictorian at Riverside H. S. in her senior class of 120.

Lucile plans to tench next year, and then continue with graduate work in her major field. She also reports that she is interested in Psychiatry.

Senior Swansong

Heard On The Party Line

Someday when I get to be a senator, or sumpin, I’m going to pass a

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Raymond Juhnke

Raymond Juhnke, the handsome black-haired Elyrian who just doesn’t  give Macollege girls a chance, is a major in history. Next year he hopes to teach in the scoial science field.

After attending Bethel College, Newton, for two years and teaching in the school of Elyria, Ray came to McPherson College for his final two  years. While at Bethel he was active  in S. C. M. and the Chemistry Club.

Although Juhnke insists that he has no time for hobbies, he seems to spend a good bit of his time with his  bright blue buggy, a Chevrolet, by the way!

It is rumored about that Ray speaks “Elyrian German” and according to Dr. Naumann, this apparently is an inferior brand. But never fear, Juhnke, even we can tell that it is the real thing.

This extremely modest, even bashful, senior hopes someday to obtain a Master’s Degree in history of education.

Helen Davis

Helen Davis, the friendly, good-natured senior from Wiley, Colorado.

is a major in the home economics department. Of her four years at McPherson she has spent two in Arnold Hall and two in Kline Hall.

During her college career, Helen has been active in the Women’s Athletic Association. As a junior she  was head of the softball club, and this year she is treasurer of that or-ganization.

Helen has been a member of the S.

C. M. for four years, of the choral club for two years, and has been a representative on the Women’s Council for three years.

Interested in the women’s athletics of the college, Helen has been an as-

   sistant in the physical education department for two years. She plans

to teach in this field and her major field next year and hopes to be able to specialize in dietetics later.

Helen spends much of her leisure time reading and writing letters, but

   admits that she likes to try her hand

   at fancy cooking whenever she has  time.

When asked if she has any pet peeves she would like to air, Helen

   stated emphatically that she was

especially peeved at the present time with whoever took the large W. A. A.

Jacket-letter which she earned as a junior. Is anyone “in the know” on

this little matter?

law legalizing the extermination of guys who look over other peoples shoulders while they are typing, especially those who read aloud, and more specifically those who infer that the hole in the roof reminds them of columnists, (drips, to you)

Now that ye scribe has said quite enough of nothing to introduce some more of the same, let us look into the juicy little newsies of the week.

It occurs to me that the guy who said that nothing ever happens

Jack Vetter

Jack Vetter, the star halfback of McPherson College for the past two years, has already signed his contract to play professional football next year. He will play on the Brooklyn Dodgers’ team in Brooklyn, New York.

As a major in history and after three years employment in the local Farmers Alliance Insurance Company. Vetter hopes to take up busi-ness and become an insurance agent.

Jack, who comes from Kansas City, Missouri, has had as his major interest in college athletics. Having been a member of the “M” Club for four years, he has lettered in track for four years, in football three

Returning everything that her opponents could dish out with an exceptionally strong defense, and taking the offense whenever opportunity afforded It, Doris Voshell came through as the winner of the Women’s Open City ping pong tournament hold on the Y. M. C. A. floor last week.

During the same evening, Junior French and Alta Gross succeeded in winning the mixed doubles city championship after being forced to five games in the finals by another college combination, Dean Stucky and Doris Voshell.

Voshell’s most gruelling games came In the finals, when she met Alta Gross and slipped by her in three close contests. 21-19, 21-19. 22-20. She reached the finals by a bye in the first round, defeating Madaline Kittell In the second round, 21-11, 21-7, and defeating Jean Staehling. 21-17, 17-21,    21-17, in

the semi-finals. Gross earned th title shot by defeating Ruth Miller] in a tough semi-final set 15-21, 27-25. 21-8.

A large group of spectators was on hand to witness both the finals, and they were able to see close matches throughout. In the mixed doubles, French and Gross advanced first by a bye then defeated Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Sorenson 21-8, 21-10, defeated Bob Burkholder and Mari-lynn Sandy in the semi-finals. They then defeated Dean Stucky and Doris Voshell in the finals which lasted 25 minutes and five games, 21-14. 14-21, 16-21, 21-13, 21-11. Stucky and Voshell defeated Harry Reeves and Ruth Miller in the semi-finals, 21-1 12, 21-15.    

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nition in the athletic circles of Kansas.

Lehman To Pratt

Miss Della Lehman, professor of English at McPherson College, will give an interpretative reading of the play “George Washington Slept Here,” by Kauffman and Hart, at a dinner meeting of the Pratt Teachers Association in Pratt next Monday evening.

Monday afternoon she will read Rostand’s “Cyrano de Bergerac” before the English classes of the Pratt Junior College.*

Gleaned From The Teeming Brain

Of Ye Scribe

tective work done on the case.

Proof has been uncovered which shows us that the versatile Clancy Bunyan was one time a very cute or handsome little boy. The proof is a picture of the said person which was recently discovered. If any of you wish to gaze upon this former likeness of friend Clancy you will be able to find it at the Bunyan Hash House located on East Douglas Avenue in Wichita, Kansas and commonly known as Phillip’s Cafe.

That senior man with the giant intellect, Paul Dannelley, has recently become an employee of the Globe Refining Company. While he was wandering around over the premises Monday night, with his mind probably about 500 miles from here, he had the misfortune of colliding with an unseen pipe. This is the explanation he gives for the patch lie has been wearing above his left eye.

Let it not be said that students eating in the dining hall are not helping in the war effort because if you were present at some of our meals you could readily see that we are making great sacrifices so that the army can have the best. At least I hope this is the reason for some of our foodless meals.

Need More Tumblers

Our tumbling leader, Ruby Peterson, has three faithful tumblers, Doris Voshell, Maurine Blair, and Lois Krietzer. Ruby would like to see more WAA members out for tumbling next time.

Shot Record Broken Twice In Practice

Attention to LaVerne “Tony’ Voshell—your shot put record of 41 feet 7 inches is in danger. On Tuesday evening Walt Buller, Freshman star from Inman and who recently was married, heaved the 16 pound iron pill out 42 feet 9 inches in practice. On the preceding night Jack Vetter also bettered the record. However neither is official, but it looks certain that the record will be officially bettered before the season is over.

Dick Burger

Richard Burger, that exuberant philosopher from Udell, Iowa, whose pet peeve is his inconstant Ford, is a history major. Next year he plans to attend Bethany Biblical Seminary. Chicago, where he will study for the ministry.

Being an all-around good fellow, Dick has exhibited his versatility in many phases of Macollege life. As a sophomore he was cheerleader and has been further interested in sports as a trackster. Last year he won the conference championship in the two-mile distance run.

Saturday, April 18

Rain—crossing the state line (into Iowa—separation—tears. The fellows to Udel and gals to Ottumwa. At noon we put on the feed-bag at Chil-licothe. In the starring role in the drammer at the cafe was Dave Hon- ey Albright. Act I: Junior speaks: “No, I don’t believe women can be too feminine.” Act II:    300-pound

waitress speaks, as she sets Dave’s daily ration before him: “Will that be all, Honey?” (with emphasis on the “Honey”,) Act III:    (The plot

thickens) Infant off stage: “Da-da!” Stage business of David showing instant concern. We didnt know till then that he belonged to a paternity. Curtain.

Sunday, April 10

By having Lyle lead Dobbin around the yard at Dick Burger’s home, Poison Poister further cultivates her equestrian prowess first discovered in Colorado mountains last Novem-