“Sharing Our Faith ” To Be Theme Of Regional Conference
The Regional Conference of the Western Region of the Church of the Brethren will be held at McPherson College beginning Sunday, Nov. 11 and continuing through Thursday, Nov. 15. “Sharing Our Faith" will be the theme of the conference this year.
McPherson College. McPherson. Kansas. November 9. 1951
Macollege To Present “The Bohemian Girl”
Macollege will present “The Bohemian Girl,” an opera by William Balfe, next Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p. m. in the Community Building. The production is being sponsored by the Music and Dramatics Departments of the college.
Bittinger, Mohler Attend Church Board Meeting
Dr. D. W. Bittinger and Dr. R. E. Mohler are in Elgin, III., this week, Nov. 5-9.
They are attending the General Brotherhood Board Meeting, which is the central organization of the Church of the Brethren.
Dr. Bittinger spent last weekend in Idaho attending a district meeting.
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Leland Brubaker |
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Charles Zunkel |
The main speakers of the conference are to be Leland S. Brubaker and W. Harold Row.
Mr. Brubaker is secretary of the foreign Missions Comission of the General Brotherhood Board in Elgin, III., and Mr. Row is the secretary of the Brethren Service Commission, Elgin, ILL.
Other Leaders that are to appear
on the campus for the conference
are Burton Metzler, Dessie R. Miller, Harl L. Russell, Ruth Shriv-er, Edward K. Ziegler, Charles E. Z u n k e l, Raymond R. Peters, and Earl H. Kurtz.
Mr. Peters and Mr. Kurtz will replace C. Ernest Davis who was scheduled to speak but will be un-able to attend because of illness. 
Raymond R. Peters
There are thirty other leaders also contributing, to the program. Included in this group are pastors of the Western-Region-and members of Macollege faculty.
The regular conference sessions will begin Sunday, Nov. 11, at 9:30 a.m. in the college church. There will be meetings on Saturday morning of all district directors of children’s work and all district officers of women’s work.
Sunday at 4 p.m. Prof. Donald R. Frederick will direct a singspir-ation in the college church to better acquaint people with the new hymnals; and "The Terrible Meek," a dramatic production directed by Prof. Roy McAuley will be presented in the college chapel Monday evening at 7:30.
With Rev. Elmer Dadisman, acting as moderator, the business meetings of the conference will bring forth reports, unfinished business, and new business. Rev. Howard Keim, South English, Ia., will serve as assistant moderator and Mrs. Milton Dell, McPherson |
Kan., is secretary-treasurer.
The unfinished business will be a report of the committee to study job analysis of Regional staff and the relationship of Regional Staff to the districts.
Planning next year’s conference, selection of theme, and listing of possible speakers are on the agenda for new business. The annual budget, constitution, office equipment. and Regional Brethren Home will also be considered and discussed. 
W. Harold Row
Meals for the conference guests are to he served at the cafeteria or Dog House, and lodging will be furnished by the people of the McPherson community for one dollar per night. Conference programs may be obtained in the Regional or central offices.
Library, Lab,
To Be Dedicated
The McPherson College Service of the Dedication of the Beeghly Library and Dell Rural Life Labo-ratory will be held at the Church of the Brethren Wednesday morning. November 14, at 9:50.
Rev. Earl M. Frantz, Mayor Homer J. Ferguon, Prof. Guy Hayes, and Dr. W. H. Yoder will conduct the dedication services. The donors—Milford M. Beegly, J. C. Dell, and E. J. Frantz—will be present and be recognized at the service.
Following the dedication service, a tour of the new buildings and of McPherson Campus will be conducted. The dedication will close with a tea at the home of President Bittinger from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Miss Virginia Harris Is the Librarian of the new Beeghly Library. Miss Harris has been librarian since 1944.
She graduated from McPherson College in 1939 and received her B. S. degree from the Louisiana State University in 1945.
Mr. Guy Hayes, associate profes-sor of the Rural Life Department has been in the Rural Life Depart ments since 1950. He graduated from McPherson College in 1943 and received his A. M. degree from Colorado Agricultural and Medi-cal College in 1941.
McPherson College Players present "The Terrible Meek" Saturday, Nov. 10, 8 p. m. |
Churches Present Special Services
American Legion Women’s Chorus, vesper services, District Missionary Meeting, and Regional Conference will be featured in the various churches of McPherson this Sunday and next week.
Saturday. Nov. 10 is opening day of Regional Conference at the Church of the Brethren. Rev. Har-ry K. Zeller, Jr. will give the address "Let There Be Peace" at 10:40 Sunday morning. The evening address. "Sharing Through Personal Witness" will be given by Rev. Edward K. Ziegler, Elgin. ILL.
A District Missionary Meeting will be held in the First Baptist Church. Nov. 10. The Rev. P. S. Barrow will be the speaker at 10 a. m. and 7:30 p. m..
The American Legion Women's Chorus will appear at the First Congregational Church Sunday evening, Nov. 11. The pastor will give a sermon on peace.
Starting Sunday. Nov. 4 and every Sunday continuous through the month of March, vesper services will be held at 4:30 p. m. at the Presbyterian Church. To all of these services, the church will invite a guest speaker or guests to provide special music.
The Church of God will be observing World Service day on Sunday, Nov. 11.
Child Drown In Creek
Paul Sheller, fove-year-old son of Charles (’39) and Arlene (Barley) (’40) Sheller, drowned in a creek Saturday morning, Nov. 3 while playing with his six-year-old brother.
Funeral services for the child were held Tuesday.
Dear Editor:
I am concerned about an item which appearted in last week’s Spec, and it isn’t the same matter about which everyone aroused.
I am rather disgusted with the following statement which ap-peared on page 3: "Marilee Grove, Donna Wagoner, and Anita Rogers returned from the Ladies' Trio trip Monday morning."
This is not the first statement of this nature which has appeared in the Spec.
I have the unique position as accompanied for the Ladies' Trio. A week ago I completed a 3100-mile trip to Nebr,m S. D., N. D., Mont., Canada, Minn., and Iowa, with this group.
Driver and "daddy" for the trip was Bob Mays, public relations director for the college.
It is my opinion that the fact that Mr. Mays and I were able to route bark from such a trip with such a group in sound body and sane mind would have made a good story for any paper. At least, we could have been included in the simple sentence which you print-ed.
Let me continue with a testimonial. My grandmother predict-ed my fate 19 years ago when she |
Vol. XXXVI
Carpenter Heads Student Court
The student court, with Dale Carpenter as chairman, is a-comparatively new organization on Macampus. It was voted in by the student body in the spring of 1950.
It consists of thirteen members: five seniors, four juniors, three sophomores, and one faculty representative. All court members must have at least a 1.5 grade point average.
The functions of the court are: to enforce the student body constitution, to determine the policy of the student discipline, to be in charge of all freshman initiation activities and see that they are enforced.
At the general election in the spring of 1951, the following students were elected to the court:
Seniors: Delma Cline, Jake
Shaeffer, Glen Nicholson, Loren Blickenstaff, Dale Carpenter.
Juniors: Peggy Sargent. Mari-lee Grove, Frank Hanagarne, Bob Bechtel.
Sophomores: Mary Ellon Yoder Curtis Leicht, Gene Bechtel.
saw me in my new ping bonnet. "He should have been a girl," she said.
In grade school I was constantly being assigned to committees with girls. In high school I was selected to accompany the Girls' Glee Club and the Girls’ Sextette; these groups made several appear-ances at women's clubs.
Two years ago I was invited to join the WAVES. Then last year I was asked to accompany the Mac-ollege Ladles’ Trio. With this group I have traveled all over the Midwest.
I could, if necessary, write a lengthy evaluation of my experiences. I have gained a deep insight into the soul of Arnold Hall, I have learned to tolerate giggles, gripes, gossip, garnish, gibes, and grooming. I have become quite expert at carrying luggage, opening doors, assisting with coats, surveying hose seams, and criticizing hair-dos for ladies.
Do you think that the college administration would consider giving mo at least three hours of credit for completion of Field Session in the Understanding of Ameri-
can Women?
Sincerely. Berwyn Oltman |
Chapel Programs To Be In Church
Chapel programs for next week will be held in the Church of
the Brethren auditorium in connection with Regional Conference, according to Dr. James M. Berke-bile, Dean of McPherson College. The center section will be reserved for Macollege students, and they are invited to attend the programs each day. Monday through Thursday.
Edward K. Ziegler will speak during the Chapel hour on Monday, and Kurils Naylor will speak Tuesday.
Dr. D. W. Bittinger will dedicate the new college buildings Wednesday morning.
Clarence Sink will speak Thursday.
Students See Their First Snow
"Halloween, Halloween, Oh What Funny Things Are Seen—Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland"
Old Man Winter got mixed up with the Halloween spooks on October 31 and sent his first snow storm.
Students from the tropical lands of Africa, Honduras, Samoa, Hawaii, California, and Nevada witnessed snowfall for the first time.
At the sight of the snow Isabelle Barahona, from Honduras. Central America, ran outside screaming with delight, scooped up the snow in her hands, and rubbed it on her face just to feel what it was like. She could not imagine-that the fluffy substance was so cold.
Jim Craig, Nigeria. Africa, had never seen snow. He said he liked it "Okay." Mua Sinapi from Samoa says he is surviving the snow and cold all right.
"It's beautiful. I like it. It’s like I expected it to be from seeing it in the movies." says Christine Har-ada, Hawaiian student.
Wendell Lentz, Los Angeles, had seen snow before, but he had never seen snow fall.
Adalu Carpenter from Las Vegas could scarcely remember ever seeing snow. The first glance at the crystal flakes brought forth ejaculations ecstacy from "Lu," much like the rapture the first snow brought forth from other Macollege "Las Vegians" in past years. |
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Count Arnheim, Governor of Presburg, is played by Gilford Ik-enberry, senior. Gilford is a member of the A Cappella Choir and has studied voice under Prof. Donald R. Frederick and Prof. Rol-land Plasterer. He was a member of the male quartet for three years. In high school at Stillwater, Okla., Gilford was in mixed chorus, male quartet, and boys’ glee club.
Mrs. Florene (Messick) Hale, Junior, is playing the part of Ar-line, daughter of Count Arnheim. Florene is a member of A Cappella Choir and Ladles' Quartet and has been in Ladies' Trio.
She took voice lessons of Prof. Plasterer and is now studying with Prof. Frederick. Florene also has had parts in excerpts from "Faust" and "Persian Gardens" which wore presented here in 1949-50.
During high school at Lyons, Kans., Florene sang in the girls sextette and girls’ trio. She entered the district music contests and received ratings of III, II, I, and I. During her senior year in high school and first two years of college, Florene entered the music contests sponsored by the Kansas Federation of Women's Clubs and look high ratings each year.
Keith Allison, Junior, is doing the part of Thaddeus. Keith is a member of the A Cappella Choir and the male quartet: he was a member of the freshman male quartet also.
During high school at McPherson, Keith took part In the male quartet, mixed chorus, and an operetta. Keith, who is majoring In music, has studied voice for three years under Prof. Frederick.
The part of the Gypsy Queen is played by Claudia Jo Stump, senior. Claudia Is a member of the A Cappella Choir and Ladies’ quartet. She was a member of Chapel Choir her freshman year.
Claudia has taken voice lessons from Prof. Frederick for three years. Last spring Claudia and Max McAuley presented a Joint recital here at the college. In high school Claudia was a member of girls’ quartet and A Cappella Choir. She graduated from Caboo, Mo.
Max McAuley, senior history major, has the part of Devilshoof, chief of the gypsies. This is Max’s first year in A Cappella Choir. He has taken voice lessons from Miss Bonnie Dee Burk, Prof Plasterer, and Prof. Frederick.
Max is directing the Congrega-tional Church Choir this year. He directed an operetta, "Kris Kring-le," while he was teaching in Claflin, Kans., 1949-50.
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