Keen Competition Reigns As Students Visit Polls

In an election packed with student interest and keen com-petition, Keith Burton with 50 votes, Annette Glasier with 53 to her credit, and Bob Mays topping the score, with a count 54, won the honor of the cheerleader positions in the demo-

cratic election from among seven candidates yesterday

Of the entire varsity group three are initiates. Annette Glasier, Den ver. Colorado, is a sophomore. She

debated on the women’s alternate team last year. Wayne Parris is a

senior from Waterloo, Iowa. A stu dent minister, Mr. Parris has never debated for McPherson before. Bob Yoder, freshman, comes from Con-way, Kansas, and has had some high school experience.

Freda Aurell. Maurine Gish, Patricia Kennedy, and Mary Beth Losh-baugh make up the remainder of the girls’ squad. The men’s squad will be composed of Dale Brown. Charles Dumond. Elvin Frantz, and Ernest Ikenberry.

Although there will be no national meet of Pi Kappa Delta this year as had previously been planned. McPherson College intends to have as full a debate schedule as possible. There will be a tournament here in January, and. perhaps, other meets. It is believed now that it will be possible to hold a provincial tournament in Pi Kappa Delta.

Prof. Maurice A. Hess, Governor of the Province of the Plains of P.K.D., has been an earnest advocate of debate for many years. He was in charge of arrangements for the tryouts as usual.

Dr. Desmond W. Bittinger will continue as debate coach the first semester during which time he will be assisted by Prof James Berkebile. Prof. Berkebile will become coach at the beginning of the second semester.

Sunday night in the B.Y. meeting, the student group will have an opportunity of witnessing the deputation program which the S.C.M. group will present in two churches this weekend.

The B.Y.P.D. will meet in the sanctuary of the church this week to facilitate in the Love Feast and Comunion preparations in the basement. The Communion will follow the B.Y. service.

Fine Arts Students Present Friday Chapel

The Fine Arts department presented the Friday morning chapel. After the prelude by Ruth Davis, Ruth Reeves interpreted McDowell’s “Rigaudon.” Joan Blough sang three numbers, “Lullaby”, “In a Luxembourg Garden” and “The Cukoo Clock” accompanied by Professor Nevin Fisher.

Miss Della Lehman read the play “Prince of Court Painters” by Constance D’Arcy MacKaye.

As a final number Miss Gertrude Conner played a Mendelssohn Concerto, assisted by Leora Dobrinski at the second piano. The postlude was played by Miss Davis.

Following the B.Y.P.D. meeting Sunday evening the Love Feast and Communion of the college church will be held in the church basement at 7:30. In the morning service Reverend B. N. King will present a preparatory sermon.

Dr. Desmond Bittinger will officiate at the Love Feast and Communion.

“Ashram Campus” was the sub ject discussed by Rev. King in the

Monday morning chapel. This camp held at Green Lake near Madison Wisconsin. It is sponsored by E Stanley Jones. The purpose of this camp is to establish a miniature kingdom of God here on earth “There are three things that this camp attempts to break down,” said Rev. King. The first is to try to disintegrate any barriers between: the individual and God. This was accomplished by watch periods and evening vesper services. The Rev. King also told of an all night prayer vigil which was used for this purpose.

Race forums were conducted with the hope of removing the racial barriers.

No man is so big that he cannot step down and do some menial task. This was the third barrier that they attempted to remove. Rev. King said that every one was called by his first name with the prefix “brother” or “sister” attached to his name.

“E. Stanley Jones is an outstanding Christian leader who applies the gospel to all phases of life,” said Rev. King.

The second Qualifying Test for the Army Specialized Training Program and the Navy College Program V-12 which will be given throughout the country on Tuesday, November 9, will be administered at McPherson College. A pamphlet of general information which contains an admission-identification form may be obtained from Dean Boitnott. This form properly filled out will admit to the test students between the ages of 17 and 21 inclusive who are recent high school graduates or who will be graduated by March 1, 1944.

The same examination will be taken by both Army and Navy candidates. The examination is designed to test the aptitude and general knowledge required for the program of college training. The Army Specialized Training Program and the Navy College Program enable students to continue academic training at government expense following induction into the armed services.

Those selected for the Army will, after further screening and basic

military training, be sent to college,

Students chosen for the Navy Pro- gram, after selection by the Office of Naval Officer Procurement, will be detailed directly to college. Students who attend college under either of the programs will be under military discipline on active duty in uniform with pay.

Eloise McKnight, soprano; Lucile Harris, alto; Keith Burton, tenor; and Eugene Lichty, bass, have been designated as the official mixed quartet of McPherson College, Pro-lessor Fisher announced this week. The four singers have made a place for themselves in campus musical activity. All are members of the varsity quartets and of A Cappella and Choral Club.

This newly organized musical group traveled to Lyons, Kansas yesterday afternoon for their first public appearance. They sang for the Federated Clubs of that city. To add variety to the program Lucile Harris sang a group of solos, Eugene Lichty and Miss Harris sang a duet, and Professor Fisher interpreted a number on the piano.

Reverend Earl M. Frantz spoke in the Wednesday, October 27, chapel. He spoke about the attitude many people take concerning current conditions: “I guess there isn’t anything to do about it.” But Reverend Frantz does not feel that it is true.

He outlined three things that keep us from accomplishing that which we set out to do. The first thing is our unwillingness or inability to accept individual responsibility. It is easy to blame someone else for a fault of our own.

The second point which Reverend Frantz brought to student attention was that we tend to become self-centered. We draw too small a circle around ourselves. Draw the circle larger; take an interest in your neighbor.

Being incautious in choosing friends and companions was the third point. Too many people are drifting “to and fro on the misty flats,” cutting themselves off from the joys of the heights.

“You can do anything you set out to do, if you believe it ought to be done.”

Miss Glasier is a sophomore who has merited considerable recognition for her participation in both scholarship and extra-curricular activities. A resident of Denver, Colorado, Annette is interested in W. A. A., Student Council, Thespians, and many other activities.

Keith Burton is noted especially for his musical, artistic, and dramatic talents. His home is in Des Moines, Iowa. Keith is sophomore class president.

Another Denverite, Bob Mays, is a junior who is well-known to all McPherson College. Bob, also, is a Thespian. He has shown interest in athletics through his track record.

An unusual amount of interest was shown in this election with 86 regularly enrolled students casting ballots. Several candidates of the group consisting of Freda Aurell, Vurlle Howard, Marilynn Sandy, and Evelyn Swank, received high totals.

With Les Rogers’ “M” Club paddle marking time in the background, ballyhoo speakers started the election off with a high pitch of excitement. Each candidate presented an individual demonstration of his ability after the three-minute speech of his promoter.

No whitehaired old “Saint Hal-

low" is to be credited with the ori-gin of such annual celebrations as the one McPherson College will have tomorrow night. Instead of being a night in commemoration of one par-ticular being, Hallowe’en or HallowEven began the eve of a “Festival of All Sains” which falls on Novem-ber 1. In northern England and Scotland it was known as “Nutcrack

Night.”

Picture, if you will, McPherson College campus as the scene of Hallowe’en festivity. However, in the place of the midnight shows, masquerades, penny carnivals, apple bob-bings cidar, and doughnuts of to-day see a campus all agog be-cause tonite is the eve on which the witches ride (someone besides in pictures on the walls of the country grade schools) ghosts walk and talk in spookified tones, and jack o' lanterns take on eerie extremities

the “little Lucifers” in the community are out for midnight revels and mischief makings.

Coeds, especially, are excited ^about the evening in store for them Tonight, perhaps, they will lift the veil of futurity and learn the identi ty of their partners for life.

The show is on. They gather in

front of Sharp, we’ll say. The firs

ceremony is the pulling of a stalk of “kail.” Since we may not have access to that forlorn-sounding plant, we’ll use plain old “cane.” Lovers and their lasses file out, two by two and hand in hand (Here’s a chance for that bashful individual who hasn’t yet summoned the courage to take the initiative in such activities.)

With closed eyes and out-stretch-ed hands they begin encircling the vicinity searching for their cane. They must grasp the first one they touch, for therein lies the charm, The earth which clings to the roots merely verifies the fact that the sec-rets of the future lie imbedded in this little bit of vegetation. The plant’s size and shape, whether straight or crooked, have considerable bearing in prophesying the future spouse. If the juice in the stem is sweet, the disposition of the unknown one will be likewise . . . and vice versa! Finally, after these elements are determined, the stems arc placed above the entrance to Arnold Hall. (No, fellows, they aren’t substitutes for mistletoe!) The names of people whom chance brings to the dorm are, according to the priority of placing of the stems, the names in question.

Or, if the youths are of the type who do not relish the idea of spend

ing their time running all over the country hunting for a stalk of cane they may use the “nut-cracking method. In this case they will need some type of an open fire. The “grill room” will not suffice.

Each individual picks out two sound-looking nuts, (literally speaking), and names them for himself and lor another person of the opposite sex. The nuts are placed in the fire, and the Inquiring person watches them carefully. As they roast together or more away from one another when they heat, the course and outcome of the courtship will he determined.

Well, these are just two of the fortune-telling Hallowe’en methods in which our ancestors delighted. There are many other superstitions such as taking a candle and looking in a mirror while eating an apple and combing the hair at the same time ... or sowing hempseed while looking over one’s shoulder to catch a glimpse of one’s beloved.

We scoff at such “silly” superstitions today. Yet is it interesting to note that the evil spirits and witches to which we hear only vague references now at one time thought of with dread and apprehension, and Hallowe’en was really a night of “the gobblins will get you.”

Mrs. Desmond Bittinger, a former

missionary from Africa, spoke on “Youth in Africa”, in the S.C.M. Thursday evening. Mrs. Bittinger stated that Africa in the past was rather static and unchanged. This was due to the older people; youths had to wait until they were older to resume the responsibility. But now a change has taken place in Africa, the older people have graciously stepped aside and youth is taking their place. The responsibility of Africa tomorrow rests in the hands of the youth of today.

Lois Nicholson played the prelude and the postlude, and Kent Naylor lead the group in singing the hymn “In Christ there Is No East Or West.”

H. Spencer Minnich, Financial Secretary of the Foreign Missions of the Church of the Brethren, spoke to the student body in last Thursday’s chapel service.

President Peters introduced Mr. Minnich as one of his Manchester College colleagues.

Mr. Minnich spoke as a representative of the church at large. All denominations believe that God is the Creator, that He sent His Son to earth, and that all men are equal in the eyes of God. Ninety-nine per cent of the belief of the Brethren church is no different from the belief of ‘every other Protestant group.

The Brethren exercise certain principals that set them apart from other denominations: the disciplined life, the peace emphasis, brotherhood.

In closing, Mr. Minnich quoted a passage from Proverbs: “Iron sharpeneth iron and so man sharpeneth

the countenance of a friend.”

Religious Emphasis week will be held at the McPherson College Brethren Church the week of November 14-21.

Rev. Harper S. Will, pastor of the First Brethren Church of Chicago, will be the guest speaker. Harper Will is a very interesting and intelligent Christian leader. He was formerly a pastor of the Wenatchee church in Washington.

Religious Emphasis Week is an annual event in the McPherson Brethren church. All college students are urged to attend as many of these meetings as possible.

Church Of The Brethren Welcome Students:

Sunday School for College

Students ................ 9:45 a. m.

Church Services ........ 10:45 a. m.

Sermon—

Rev. Bernard N. King Subject,—

“Remember Jesus Christ”

College B. Y. P. D.....6:45 p. m.

In the sanctuary Love Feast and

Communion ............ 7:30 p. in.

D. W. Bittinger, officiating.

The Original Don Cossack Chorus will present a concert Friday evening, October 29, at Bethel College, North Newton, Kansas. The chorus of thirty-two members is conducted by Serge Jaroff, and it is said to be one of the world’s most famous choral organizations.

The New York World-Telegram said, “When the Don Cossacks do

liturgical music they evoke cathedrals. They give the creed terrifying guise in heaping masses of sound and fairly strike humility into listeners. They sing hallelujahs as if they meant them.” The program will be

given at 8:00 p. m. in the Memorial

Hall.

This concert is the first number

in a series of three which will be

given at Bethel College. In February, Dr. Alfred Noyes, the dis-tinguished English poet, will lecture. On April 12, Dr. Ralph Sockman, noted minister of Christ Church, New York, will lecture.

Season tickets, which are a dollar plus twelve cents tax, can be obtained from Eunice Swank. Several McPherson college students are planning on attending the performance Friday night. If you are interested in wholesome cultural entertainment, then you should be interested in hearing the Don Cossack chorus.

Celebration Features

Queen, Play, Parade

As time goes by McPherson College comes closer to one of the biggest and most anticipated events of of the year, namely Homecoming which will be held Friday, December 10. This year Homecoming as planned by the Homecoming Committee is going to be bigger and better than ever.

On Thursday night before the game McPherson students will burn Ole, the Swede. This is an old tradition on the campus. Friday morning is the annual Homecoming Parade. Recognition of the group having the best float will be made at the game.

Arnold Hall will be the scene of the Homecoming dinner which will be at 5:30 in the dining hall. The Swedes of Bethany will compete with the McPherson Bulldogs in a game of basketball in the evening. During the half the Homecoming queen will be crowned. The queen will be chosen from the Junior girls. Marilynn Sandy, Homecoming queen for 1942-43, will crown the now queen.

After the game the Thespian Club in cooperation with the Play Production Class will present the play “Letters to Lucerne.”

The alumni will be seated in a special section at both the basketball game and the ploy.

The committee in charge of Homecoming is composed of Dr. W. W. Peters, Doris Dresher, Blanche Gei-sert, Ruth Shoemaker, and Wayne Geisert.

Spcctator

Entered as second class matter November 20, 1917, at the postoffice at McPherson. Kan-

inquired the headline for an article which appealed in the Saturday Evening Post recently. The author, Felix Morley, is himself President of a small school, Haverford College.

McPherson College, we are proud to say, is one of these “small colleges” which Dr. Morley was discussing. We will agree with him that the war has presented a formidable problem to us, as well as to other schools. The diverting of male students to military channels has affected us right along with the rest. However, in spite of the fact that our student body has decreased, our school has continued and hopes to continue as an independent institution. We are indeed fortunate to have a sound financial backing and endowment.

Such is not the case with many schools today. The financial problems were becoming acute in many small schools, mostly sectarian, even before the Pearl Harbor attack. According to the Haven ford Doctor, the trouble for many of these colleges began October 16, 1940, when a “substantial proportion of the then undergraduates were first registered under the selective Service Act for ‘work of national importance’ ”.

“The small college is a unique American institution”, said Dr. Morley. The total of such institutions is almost staggering. One negative conclusion about the future of these schools is that a good many of them have no future. They have already begun to fold up. Many of these which are able to do so merge with other like institutions and thus put themselves on a sound basis again.

It is the belief of Dr. Morley that continued governmental assistance will not be necessary, because the service programs have operated in such a way which will in the end strengthen the strong colleges and further weaken the already weak. Although McPherson does not have a training program, it is certainly safe to say that she is one of the stronger schools.

“In many respects, however, the Federal Government is likely to count on the continued assistance of privately endowed colleges after the war, and, indeed, after the emergency is over with widespread approval the administration is giving strong endorsement to plans for subsidizing education of demobilized servicemen, continuing for as much as six years after the termination of the war.

“In addition to educational grants for qualified war veterans, some form of federal scholarships for especially meritorious high-school graduates who could otherwise not afford college is being earnestly advocated.”

“The independence of the individual small college is essential to its social contribution and must be preserved”, states the Saturday Evening Post article. In this opinion the author is not alone. William Allen White, Editor of the “Emporia Gazette’ . has during his lifetime seen the insides of many educational institutions. Yet he, too, believes that the small college has a definite place in American life. Another noted educator. Chancellor Dean Mallott of Kansas University has at various times made statements to the effect that American system of small college must be continued.

This country was not a real nation until the colleges were firmly established. "While heavy casualties are to be expected. the colleges as an institution will not succumb. The large majority will survive, though chastened and purged of much decoration and smugness which can well be spared”, concluded Dr. Morley.

And although our own school will, no doubt, find it necessary to make some changes in her policies .... although she too, has been and will be touched by the war, nevertheless

Deutsch, you are learning one of the basic languages of the future, according to Walter Biberich, professor of German at Westminster College.

French, German, Spanish and Latin will be acquiring more and more prominence in the next few years, he believes. French will survive because its culture stays alive in literature, and German because of its importance in science and language.

“Spanish, however, may die out after a number of years” Biberich says "because its popularity seems to rest solely on the fact that it is still spoken in many places where the Spanish settled and could become a tie to unite us closer with the people who speak this language. But Spanish now lacks the “backbone that French and German have to keep it alive.”

Latin, he thinks, will always be essential, not only to those entering the ministry and other professions, but to anyone who wishes to understand the foundation of our modern language.

As for Esperanto, the new international language, Biberich believes that this proposal will never come into this own because of too many different opinions about the system that should be adopted. “All people love their language too much to give it up, the professor declares.—A. C. P. Bulletin.

If the business office is teeming with youth, one can he sure there is a new shipment of candy bars. It’s nice, all that marshmallow and chocolate. But. plus dining hall starchs, they can add pounds to a girl’s figure in no time at all. Besides, I

never have enough nickels.

Sunflowers and Sandburrs--- deserves a compliment. Speaking of good sports, she’s it. If anyone would have an excuse for not. wearing a green top-knot, it would be the assistant matron. But she wears hers. And we like it.

The Marriage and Family class hasn’t mised this column for weeks on end, so—here we go again. One of the purposes of dating is the development of the personalities of the participating parties. It is logical, therefore, that a fellow cheats himself of an important college offering by neglecting to go to all the trouble of telephoning a girl for a Friday night date. He’s cheating the girl, too. And this year we’re not kidding!

Maybe I’m ignorant, but for some reason or other I never dreamed that the fellows started their hull sessions with a hymn and scripture and prayer. But I’ve guessed that they finish them off with women.

Library hours: 8:00-12:30. 1:30-5:30 P. M.

Days: Monday-Friday.

Some married women seem to mistake their man for mandolin—they are always picking on him.

The opening event of Junior week was the Senior-Junior banquet given to the college seniors and a few friends on Monday evening, April 10, in Arnold Hall.

A farmer is the only man who gets paid for running things into the ground.

By unanimous decision Friday noon the faculty decided that hereafter all seniors will he required to take the final exams at the end of the last semester.

Several trips made by a McPher-son College faculty man to Eastern Kansas during the past year have served to prepare the students for the pleasing announcement that on Sunday afternoon. May 13, Miss Nannie Oyler became the bride of Professor Maurice A. Hess.

The annual “get-acquainted” party of the Y. M. C. A. and the Y. W. C. A. was held Friday in the gymnasium at eight o’clock. The games and stunts were chosen by Coach Mish-ler. Dr. Kurtz and Dr. Harnly furnished the most excitement when the two pursued each other with as much agility as any of the students.

. . . After many hearty laughs and a few hard bumps, everyone was treated to all the cold watermelon he could wish for.

She: (slightly disheveled)—“That tunnel we just went through cost over a million dollars.” He: (also slightly disheveled) “Well, it was worth it.”

Earl Frantz was in McPherson the latter part of the week. He left Sunday morning to deliver his first sermon at the Church of the Brethren at Nickerson where he has accepted the pastorate.

The opening meeting of the debate club was full of enthusiasm. The club has three aims: the college forensics, the individual, and the audience.

The choice of McPherson College for a conference debate question has been submitted by Professor Hess.

The question entered by Coach Hess is: “Resolved that the United States should actively participate in the settlement of European political and economic problems. ”

The drive for W. S. S. F. (World Student Service Fund) begins Monday morning.

In chapel today students listened to Miss Lois Crozier as she graphically described the need of unfortunate fellow-students around the world. We should realize how great are their handicaps and contribute of our abundance.

Next week every student is to he approached by a solicitor who will gladly accept their offerings. The goal here is one hundred twenty-five dollars, one dollar per student.

“The United States has not the option as to whether it will or will not play a great part in the world. It may play a great part. All that it can decide is whether it will play that part well or badly.... I believe in that ardent patriotism which will make a nation true to itself by making it secure justice for all within its own borders and then, so far as may be, aid in every way in securing just and fair treatment for all the nations of mankind.”—Theodore Roosevelt.

19. Is McPherson College a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

22. Who are the Presidents of the Senior, Junior, Sophomore and Freshman Classes?

celebration of Hallowe'en by Mac--college students. Noise, laughter, and generally hilarious time may be expected to reign supreme down-town and in the college gymnasium from 7:00 p. m. on, as costumes

The pajama parade which was previously announced did not mater-alize. Consequently, the students will don costumes instead of “p. j’s.” The Mac Theatre, however, has consented to admit the all-school group for the fee. of ten cents.

The fun will begin when the Hallowe'eners meet at the gym at 7 o’clock and hike downtown in a

body. After the show they will pro-ceed to the College and will visit the Penny Carnival in the gymnasium.

Students are warned that they should have their one-cent pieces ready to buy themselves a most enjoyable entertainment. The carni-

The W. A. A. and the “M” club are collaborating in the planning of this notable event.

Even though rain was falling steadily last Friday night, the hospitable spirit of the residents of Fahnestock Hall was not in the least dampened, and Open House at the Boys’ Dorm was a big success.

There were fewer rooms occupied this year, but the welcome was as great. The boys even went to the trouble of especially fixing up one of the empty rooms on third. This mystery room had cartoons, caricatures, and photographs on the walls; and in the closet a horrible ghostly apparition. (That's why all those feminine screams.)

After drooling at the pictures of food in Don Keltner’s room, and smiling at the dust on Dean Hoefle’s and Keith Burton’s window sill, and after exclaiming over the beautiful woodwork in “Mom” and “Pop” Lunkley’s rooms, guests were served punch and wafers by Mrs. Lunkley in the spacious parlor.

who likes the country.”

Hooks about the British and by the British are placed, for the convenience of faculty and students, on the table in the Browsing Room of the library. The time is ripe for America and Americans to become better acquainted with Great Britain, her custom's, her people, and her history.

Mays Directs Thought In B.Y. “Bull Session”

The main event of the Sunday evening B. Y. P. D. meeting was a Fahn-stock Hall ‘‘bull session.” Don Kelt-ner. Keith Burton, Elvin Frantz, Kent Naylor, Boh Mays, Jerry Mease, Ernest Ikenberry, Dean Koefle and Dale Brown situated themselves in a semi-circle at the front of the room for the “session.”

The topic for discussion concerned the attraction of youth to the church, and suggestions young people would make for the betterment of the church today to build a better church for tomorrow.

The fellows argued, discussed, and commented on recreation in the church building, and interesting orders of service.

Rob Mays led the evening devotions. A special number, “How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings,” was sung by Alvin Klotz accompanied by Leora Dobrinski.

Arnoldites And ‘Fanny’ Inmates Don Finery

Thursday evening the lads of Fahnestock Hall donned neck ties and coats, and the girls of Arnold Hall blossomed forth in their Sunday best for the bi-weekly dress-up dinner.

After dinner a short program was presented. Blanche Geisert gave a reading by Cornelia Otis Skinner. The Men’s Quartet sang the negro spirtual, “Ol' Gray Robe.” Soft melodies were played during dinner. Muriel Lamle and Keith Burton were in charge of the program.

College S. S. Teachers Shift To New Duties

The College Sunday School classes initiate a new group of teachers this coming Sunday. Eloise McKnight will teach the class meeting in the southeast balcony room; simultaneously Ernest Ikenberry and Elvin Frantz take the helm of their respective classes in the south-west balcony room and the group meeting in the west side of the balcony.

These student teachers will assume charge for three weeks after which they will relinquish their duties to assistant teachers. Roberta Stinnette, Berniece Guthals, and Leslie Rogers have been chosen to take over; and new assistants will be elected.

Heaped into the college car and the automobile belonging to Reverend James Elrod, ten interested individuals will forsake the campus at two o’clock this afternoon for a two-day state Student Christian Movement Conference at Lawrence, Kansas. The conference begins at ten o’clock Saturday morning.

This group of students has ar-ranged to present two deputation programs in order to cut expenses of the trip. The first program will be given tonight in the Washington Creek Church. The S. C. M. delegation plan to present its second Program at the Sunday morning ser-vice of the Ottawa Church of the Brethren.

Members of the delegation include Eugene Lichty, Lucile Harris, Anne Metzler, Glenn Swinger, Paul Shoemaker, Eunice Swank, Mary Beth Loshbaugh, Roberta Stinnette and Betty Dean Burger. A faculty member is expected to accompany the group.

Let's Get Acquainted

British Book Week, October 25-30, is being observed in America to create a more mutual understanding be-tween the English and the American people.

Mary Lamberton Becker declares, A book about a country that tolls the truth about It can be a passport to mutual understanding if It goes across the sea from one person to another

In breathless suspense everyone holds his breath as Dummond occasionally deviates from his normal pursuit of dog-like devotion to Do-brinski. Even benign old Sol smiled worriedly from his heavenly orbit ns he witnessed the departure Of Ruth D. (at least Chuck clings to the initial D.) to a place of quiet recluse where they feasted from their typical Sunday night sacks,.

Betty Dean gets a haircut with gratifying- results, but what does Les get? Ever mindful of the smilin’ lad four girls thoughtfully secured the fallen tresses—Next morning at. breakfast four neat envelopes were presented with compliments. Inside were dainty locks of hair— Touching, eh, what?

‘Tis rumored that Eloise enjoys district meetings because of the opportunities to meet new friends. In Miss Neher’s home district resides a tall, blonde giant of a man whose affections were drawn to the irre-sistible Quinter lass. In fact, so desirous was he of her presence that while working in the kitchen Sunday morning she was amazed and astonished to find him shaving— near her side. Sounds had. but what can he expected when Lichty runs off to Missouri with her roommate in tow?

What’s this we hear about Reeves and Bell? Church again on Sunday nite! Oh, very well, church is a good place to go, especially when shyness makes conversation difficult. Or maybe we have them figured out wrong?

with a college visitor Sunday evening and he didn’t have red hair. Why shed your charms and dimples on visitors when local boys are waiting? Perhaps she’s relenting, boys' —at least no harm to try again.

Ethmer is making progress— with that cute little waitress with the Minnesota dialect. Anyway they were seen last Sunday nite in B. Y.

Eh? What about Mease and Scofield causing a near-riot in Kline Hall? Last Saturday nite the duo called early and stayed earlier. The two honorees, Swank and Groves, so enhanced the hoys that the hours passed silently by. The fateful morning (12 a. m.) came, and with bated breath the girls above regarded the clock. Two minutes to go . . . and Lois Gauby could stand it no longer. In desperation she leaned over the bannister and in despairing tones she culled, “If you guys don't leave, we’ll all he cam-pused." For a wonder Don took the hint. With 30 seconds to spare he relinquished Evelyn and departed.

Swinger seems to he shopping around with the girls, Vurlle, Eva Mae, and now . . . who? The girls are waiting anxiously and with bated breath to see who vamps him next. Come on, Swinger, let’s have some action.

It has been reported that Iken-berry and Aurell have been seen together lately. These reports are unconfirmed, therefore should he considered with a grain of salt . . . only time will tell.

. . . Speaking of Lichty and Nicholson (we did mention them a little while ago, you know) . . . Have you heard the latest? Last week at District Meeting in Missouri Eugene was accosted by several individuals who inqured if the blond lady nearby were really his wife. At a loss for an answer he mutely nodded assent. A minister at that! Shame! Shame!

Stampede? . . . no. it's not a herd of maddened buffalo . . . merely Jeanie making her twice-a-day rush to the Quad box in the business office. Haven't you noticed the worried frown on Jeanie’s fair brow recently? It’s not the fact that it’s so hard for her to get film either. Jeanie is in a quandry. One day she thinks it’s “Doc-ie-doodle” for her . . . then the very next day or so “Paul-mer” trots home to McPherson over the weekend, and all her decisions are indecisions! As proof of her bewildered state we present the evidence offered by a visitor to her office . . . there it was in black and white all over a sheet of Quad stationery—” Jean Dannelley”,

staff we must not forget its business manager — the honorable Marilynn Sandy, Was it just yesterday we notice a placard completely filled with names boldly decorating the Quad door? Upon close investiga-lion we see that this, too, is a combination of names . . . beginning with “Marilynn Ruth Sandy” and then deviating to include the first two cognomens combined with the name of every male who has entered these portals in the last four years. If any of you fellows find your surnames ommitted from this honored roll, speak up. Sandy says she’ll be glad to see that you qualify.

Maxine Mae would feel offended if wo forgot to mention her after donating all this space to her two best friends, so here goes! It seems that Max has been “building morale” with a uniform by the name of Vernon somebody—she calls him “Sandy.” He hails from Canton and drives a nice car. And then there is "Al” from down at the U. S. O. . . . He called her up and asked her for a date . . . She was busy . . . How about the next weekend then? . Busy then too . . . The next weekend? . . . Still busy . . . “Well, then”, asked the amorous swain, “what are you going to do? get married?” Yes," replied our popular senior, “Well, why didn’t you tell me?” was the reproachful reply . . . And, Maxine, why didn’t you tell us???

College ‘Four Hundred’

Shirley Wyckoff and Jane Anderson went to their homes near Osborne over the past weekend.

Eula Wolfe went to Quinter to visit her parents.

Betty Kimmel visited her brother in Wichita.

Lois Nicholson wont to Harding, Missouri, to visit relatives and to attend a conference.

Dr. Peters and Eugene Lichty also attended the conference at Harding.

Betty Greig and Annette Glasier

Miss Neher, Dr. Metzler and Eldon Mohler went to McCune, Kansas, to attend the district conference there. Eloise McKnight accompanied them to Oswego, Kansas.

Rex Wilson spent some time in his home in Enid, Oklahoma last Satur-day and Sunday.

Wilmer Brubaker left the campus last Saturday evening for a trip to Conway Springs, Kansas.

Dean and Mrs. John W. Boitnott, and Dr. and Mrs. Mohler spent last weekend in Texas.

Jerry Hedges, who at present is working in Enid, Oklahoma, spent the weekend visiting,friends on the campus.

Kurtz Ebbert, an alumnus of the college, journeyed from Quinter, Kansas, to visit friends here.

Clinton Weber was a visitor on the campus for a short time last Thursday evening. He was enroute to his home in Hutchinson from Ft. Leavenworth where he has been stationed.

Courses in war economics, econo mic geography, transportation, in come tax procedure, general account ing and international economic poli cies are but a few of the studies to be presented this fall by the Univer sity of Kentucky College of Com merce, which have a direct bearing on the war effort.

The Women's Council went into action Tuesday night sponsoring an All-Girl Play Night in the gym. After enlisting in the Navy or the Spars, the recruits first played a game of volley bull resulting in a victory ,for the Spars. Badminton and various folk games were played.

Following the hour of play some of the girls went to the church basement to help in the making of surgical dressings. This activity is being sponsored by the Women's Council, every Tuesday night from 7:30 until 9:30.

Eight young Indies responded to the need for aid in this meeting. They were as follows: Marilynn Sandy.

Maxine Ruehlen. Evalyn Bentley, Tillie Beach, Anne Metzler, Anna Mae Tinkler, Norma Lea Jones, and Mildred Cartner.

Dr. R. E. Mohler: There has been too much in the past, but this year there has been little. I like to see freshmen initiations, but it has been abused prev iously.

Lucile Harris: Yes. definitely. How else are we upper classmen going to keep our shoes clean?

Glenn Swinger: No, I do not! I think the freshman initiation this year has been considerably better than before. I still am not fully satisfied. I definitely oppose all belt lines and slipper lines and anything which might depress the Individual concerned.

Don Keltner: The initiation is, in my opinion, part of our college life. Without it we would be missing a great deal. The initiation tills year is very easy indeed. I say, let s have it a little rougher.

Vurlle Howard: Yes. whether people will admit it or not, they enjoy tradition. At least everyone seemed to enjoy the arrival of the green hats. Discretion should be exercised in choice of initiation methods.

should be more of it, and I think the freshmen should be good sports about it all.

Rip Ferguson: No Freshmen have enough to do without being bothered by upper classmen.

Ila Verne Lobban: I’m just an old boot-black at heart, but I'm satisfied with the amount we have.

To test their skill at leading recreational activities, the Recreational Council will meet Monday night for a ‘‘practice” party. The party will be held during their regular meeting period at the home of their sponsor, Professor S. M. Dell.

These parties are experiments. The responsibility and leadership for these get-to-gethers are passed out by turns to various members of the council.

Answers To Quiz, Pg. 2

19. Yes.

20. Yes.

21. Wayne Geisert

22. Maxine Ruehlen, Glenn Swinger. Keith Burton, Ernest Ikenberry.

23. Rev. Earl M. Frantz

24. Dr. John W. Boitnott

25. Eugene Lichty and Lucille Har-ris.

26. John H. Lehman

27. Doris Dresher

33. Pi Kappa Delta.

34. 97 (one deceased)

35. 163 (one deceased)

36. Dec. 10. _

This column, as we explained at the beginning of the school year, is devoted to alumni and former students who are now in the service of their nation. In order to include a wide variety of fellows, it is neces-sary that we have access to a large number of letters. We are requesting that you bring us any news or letters which you think should be published. Your cooperation will be appreciated.

Bob Kingsley is stationed in Colorado now having been moved there recently from Dakota. He writes:

“How goes everything there in school this year. I understand that they have a very good enrollment there. I would like to get back and join them all for another year but can’t make it for a while.

'I have received two Specs from you and really enjoyed them a lot. I know where some of the kids are now and what changes have taken place. The papers were sent to Chicago and then on to Sioux Falls, so they sent them out here to Lowry. I guess I have moved around quite a bit since I left McPherson.

“I liked Miami Beach very well, since I spent my winter there or at least part of it. Then I went to Chicago and really liked it there. Living in the world’s largest hotel made it pretty nice for me. They had everything we needed. Lake Michigan was very nice, and the Park was right by the lake and on the other side was the hotel and the Loop.

“Last winter it got down to 40 degrees below zero at Sioux Falls and the fellows nearly froze to death. Even the water pipes froze up. The barracks were poor and the cement floors didn’t help any.

We need to become better acquainted with our basketball players. With the season in the very near future, we should know a little about the men that will represent McPherson on the court this year.

The Markham brothers, Francis and Paul, come from Chanute, Kansas. Both boys are freshmen; they play either guard or forward. “Fan-ny“ stands 5 ft. 111/2 in. tall and weighs 160 pounds. Paul is 5 ft. 11 in. tall and tips the scales at 150 pounds. As to their ability, just ask some of the other members of the squad. “Fanny" is a calm player but can break in fast when he should. He drives hard and is a good shot. Paul is noted for his guarding. Losing Paul is like losing a leech. Give him a chance to shoot that one handed push shot and it will mean many points.

shipped me to Lowry Field. I really like Colorado and it makes me think how I would like to be home. It only takes 10 hours to get there, but where can a guy get the 3-day pass and a furlough?

“We are having very good weather here, and I really enjoy the climate. In the afternoon it is pretty warm, and the evenings get pretty cool. The mountains are very nice now, since we can see the snow' on them.

“Denver is a pretty nice town, but about all you see is a guy dressed the same as you are, except you may see a uniform nearly like yours but with a skirt to it. The camp or rather the base is very large and is divided into two separate camps. You have to go a mile or tw'o by the time you leave one and get to the other one. The landing field is in between. Generally in the morning you can see over a hundred B-24’s and several B-17’s and of course several hundred other planes around. It gives a guy a pretty good feeling when you look up at the bombers in formation and think what will happen when they land their bombs in Tokyo or on Hitler’s back porch.

“I like school here pretty well and hope I can finish and get back home before Christmas. We are in our fourth w^eek of school now, and how much longer I will be here I don t know. I am in Armament school now. We study machine guns, cannons, bombs, etc. As I see it, we have the Axis licked. But time will tell.

Bob Lowe is another freshman worthy of our comment. Bob came to McPherson from Deerfield, Kansas, High school at Deerfield. He is 6 ft. 2 in. tall and weighs 188 pounds. In high school, Bob was very active in sports. He lettered three years in basketball. He also holds letters for football and track. Bob has plenty of height to really be “up and at ’em.” When it comes to shooting, just call him “dead-eye.”

Bobby Barr is another big freshman player. He is 6 ft. tall and weighs 165 pounds. Bob lives in McPherson and attended McPherson High school. He made a good name for himself in practically every sport offered. He lettered in football four years, basketball three years, and was a member of the baseball team for three years. We’re expecting some good things from this boy.

Byron Dell, student in 1942, sends his regards to the college through Dr. Peters.

“I am always glad to hear from McPherson College,” he writes. “I am sure that I have learned to appreciate our college at McPherson since I have been away more than I did while I was a student there for two years.

“It is my earnest hope and prayer that McPherson College will be able to continue to function throughout these critical times and become a stronger institution of Christian education and principles in the future.”

Much to the delight of all W. A. A. members Miss Zelma Smith has consented to become the organization’s advisor and sponsor. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoy having you, Miss Smith!

The W. A. A. showcase in the gymnasium has received a complete redecoration. Why not take a look, girls?

. . . . sighs H. Burkholder as she and other Outing Club members trudge home Friday afternoon through a cloud of soft water. High score for bowling that same afternoon was held by Annette Glasier . . . Nice going, Annette!

Sunday afternoon these same sports enthusiasts were seen patronizing Peterson’s roller rink. Whether skating or the soldiers were the attraction is yet to be determined. Isn’t that right, Vurlle?

. . . and Joyce isn’t talking about the kind you ring, when she says that. It seems that a little freshman by the name of Jane Bell is putting the upperclassmen to shame when she plays hockey. ’Tis also rumored that Tillie Beach wields a mean hockey stick.

. . . that was the swimming club members last Wednesday when they climbed from the pool . . . but if anyone had asked them if they were cold, they would have said, “No”, and probably would have added, “Why can’t we go swimming twice a week?”

Yes, it would seem that Do-si-do Club has more trouble in having its meetings than a hog has on ice, but this time it was all in favor of the Women's Council and an all girls’ play night. However, we’ll see you all next Tuesday, pardner!

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