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THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN, SATURDAY, MAY 9, 1942 The Western Carolinian The Campus Interpreter The Campus Guide STAFF Editor-in-Chief Cathryn Creasman Associate Editors Helen Hartshorn Alma Jackson Headlines Selma Boyd Sports Editor John Crawford Assistant Sports Editor John Tyree Fashions Editor Edna Hawkins Feature Editor , Juanita Fisher Exchange Editor Barbara Dodson Typists Betty Bird Kate Wykle Moore Faculty Advisor Mabel Tyree P. L. Elliott Business Advisor Ruth Oliver Hinds Circulation Manager Grace Leatherwood Business Manager Marion Arnold Special Reporter Elizabeth Gahagan Columnist Zelda Murray Roselle Ayers Member Plssocicrted Golle&iate Press Distributor of Cblle6iate Digest i Around The Campus By O. I. SNOOPABIT CONGRATULATIONS By the time this paper goes to press, practically all offices for next year will be filled. The Western Carolinian wishes to express its heartiest congratulations to each and everyone who will serve in any such position next year. The student body will have spoken by their ballots, and may you do the job as they expect you to, and be the best officer possible. When times get tough and it looks as if there is more to do than you can stand up under, remember that you owe your best to the student body. They trust you or they wouldn't have elected you. From those of us who are retiring and some of us who are fading off the stage at Western Carolina, we wish you the best of luck; may you be the most outstanding group of officers that this campus has ever had. THANKS FOR A LOVELY PROGRAM We hear all the gripes and kicks; we offer our own bit of gossip; but do we ever express our appreciation for a job well done? Through this paper the student body would like to express its sincere appreciation for what is appraised one of the finest May Day programs. We regret that we were forced in doors, but to every person who participated in this program in any way we say "Well done!" To the queen and her court we offer our congratulations. Throughout the colleges campuses of America we challenge you to find a prettier May Court. To the Day Student organization goes all out honors for the lovely dance and the decorations. It has been rumored that the gym was the prettiest it has ever been. It was the grand climax to a very lovely May Day, one that will long remain in the memories of those present. LAURELS TO THE CAST It's a bee-utiful day here at Cullowhee. The sky and birds and all that are still here, and right at the back of Moore, there's a garden of some kind of vegetation in bathing suits (or less). Kate, Grace, Roxana, Juanita, and some of the luckier ones are soaking in sun while the rest try to get to class before the whistle stops tooting. Mr. Stillwell's feeling pretty good today; maybe that's what made him remark that one could not be swept off one's feet over once in every four years. Maybe that's why he's ignoring Janice's "Oh yeah?" There's a lot of queer things going on around this joint. Marion is still trying to find a doll. What will be be wanting next, Willie's scurrying in and out among the weaker sex (who are not as weak as they look) trying to get his sugar stamps redeemed. (How strong are you, Joy,) It's been a busy day for Clara and Leagan. They have a little matter about a tablecloth to attend to. And Edna Katherine's walking back and forth from her house to school—trying to see how inconspicuous she can make herself. I hear Doris does it too. Edgerton and Page are indulging in a game of tennis. Jack and Emma Lou are having their second lengthy chat today. You know, there are a lot of eccentric people being educated here at WCTC. Something awful is wrong with Virginia Hill. She writes notes to herself "do your English" or "Jakie's waiting for you" all the time. Tyree is just as bad—he often attends classes. Ah, but evening is the time to really live around Cullowhee. Everybody accidentally bumps into everybody else down at the post office and the walking starts. Al and Betty usually sit out on the wall back of Moore. Bill and Sarah just walk as do Bobette and Ray, Darby and Battle, Betty and Jack, dodging or hunting, according to their personalities. All the strategic points on the campus which are (a) back of Joyner, (b) steps at the gymn, (c) the vicinity around the Classroom Building. Alene and Red are out—hoping that no one will spy on them tonight. Who was that little third floor girl anyway? Virginia and Elmer are still plenty good friends. Goodson's been showing an inclination for Roselle's company lately. Rachelle and Ernest are coming along great too. And what's the matter over at the rock wall? Oh, it Dub and his harem again. It's awful— poor boy. Oh, you don't mind it? You like it? Well that's too bad cause there goes the whistle. Ah, Life! Men In Service Ray Cowan, class of '42 is serving in the .Naval Medical Corps at the Naval Hospital in Annapolis. Ray, a favorite on the campus because of his dry wit and friendliness,' was outstanding because of his work in dramatics and baseball. He play- ad the leading role in the fall production "He Who Gets Slapped," as well as several roles in previous plays. He visited on the campus a few weeks ago. Cowan's home is at Webster. * * * Leo Cowan, of Green's Creek and a former student of Western Carolina Teachers College, has enlisted in the Army Air Corps. While in school, Leo was active in dramatics and other extra-curricula activities. He is now at home on a ninety-day furlough before reporting for active duty. * * * Johnny Wilson, class of '42 was a week end visitor on the campus. Johnny, who is with the headquarters detachment is stationed at Fort Bragg. Before being called to duty, Johnny was Dresident of the student body. He was one of two boys from Western Carolina Teachers College to be listed in "Who's Who in American Colleges" this year. Johnny's home is at Sylva. * * * Claude Jamison, better known as "Jam-up" also visited on the campus last week. "Jam-up", now a second lieutenant, is also stationed at Fort Bragg. When called to the service, Jamison, a senior was doing practice teaching. His home is at Marion. * * » John Siler, who was a freshman for a few months this year, is now in the Naval training school at Indianapolis, Indiana, training to be a radio operator. John is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Siler of Robbinsville. He graduated from Robbinsville High School in 1941. * * * La Verne Maxwell, a former member of the present freshman class, is in the army air corps stationed in Mississippi. La Verne, Wjio is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Verlie Maxwell of Robbinsville, served as manager of the football team during the fall quarter. He graduated from Robbinsville High School in 1939. * * * Jack Holloman, a member of the present freshman class, will go into active duty in the Coastal Home Guards May 29. After a week at Fort Bragg, Jack expects to be sent either to New York City or to the Pacific coast. After a year in the service he will get a year's leave to continue his school work. Jack's home is at Kingston, North Carolina. * * » Bill Gheen, who is at present enrolled here, has enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He is the sons of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Gheen of Shelby, North Carolina. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1939, and went to State Appreciation seems to be the theme song as we rapidly come to the close of another school year. To be consistent in this strain we must call attention to a little band of students who have been slaving in the auditorium every night from early evening to early morning, struggling to give us a dramatic performance of which we can all be proud. It never dawns on the average spectator that behind a two or three hour play there are hours and hours of work, worry, and drudgery. Sometimes we are a bit too critical of the efforts of some of the players. When "Magnificent Obsession" goes on the stage, May 14, let's all turn out and show the cast with a fine spirit that we appreciate their labor and efforts for us. TRIBUTE TO FIRE FIGHTERS The Asheville Citizen in a recent editorial praised highly those gallant men who fought the devastation of the forests in the recent seige of forests. Especially did they praise college boys who left their work and volunteered for such a worthy service. The student body wishes to thank the noble sons of our own campus who gave their services willingly to fight the fires in this area and worked to the point of exhaustion for several days, ready and willing to go when the whistle called without a murmur. Their heroic efforts saved the water shed of this college and made possible "classes as usual." China And The Second World War Behind The Scenes j At The Play "One, two, three-left!"—That order, dear readers, is for those spectators being drafted into setting up the stage for action, just because they go to rehearsal a little early. It's bad enough not to play opposite the "best-of- your-heart"; but to see him making exquisite love to another woman, especially one as attractive as Barbara Dodson, must be torture to any one particularly interested. Vera, however apparently dosen't mind too much, because she's really coming around in her part as the impetuous, spoiled daughter of Dr. Hudson, Vance Robertson. And, by the way, if it's distinguished people you're looking for—Vance really goes high brow with his mustache and goatee. Where Russell Byrd suddenly acquired his dignity, we'll never know. Can you possibly miss seeing portray the role of Dr. Pyle in all the trimmings? Dub Hall isn't wasting time these many nights at play rehearsal. Besides making love to Vera and Barbara—in the play of course—he changes from a playboy to an eminent brain surgeon, practically overnight. Margaret Livingston's ability as a cook is displayed not only in the character she portrays, but she's the "real McCoy" busying herself between appearances, at making hot coffee to keep the young Thespians awake 'till the wee-small hours as they go over and over their lines. John Jordan is horribly mercenary; he spends all his time making friends with people who have money to invest in the stocks and bonds he has to sell. Hatsie Freeman is working tooth and nail to get her part of Mrs. Ashford down pat. She has done so much mothering of Dub Hall until she's about to develop a maternal complex toward him. Alma Jackson, Garmon Smith, Doris Gibbs; and Charles Guy Reid complete the list of faithful workers' who go night after night and work faithfully to make an obsession magnificent. College last year and one semester this year. Bill expects to be called to active duty about August. * » * Tom Byers, a member of the present freshman class, has also enlisted in the Army Air Corps He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Byers of Shelby, North Carolina. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1941 and attended the University of North Carolina one semester this year. * * * Tom Mallonee, class of '41, has recently received a commission as ensign in the U. S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Mallonee, of Candler. Mallonee is now at home on leave before reporting for active duty. * * * Charles McCall, class of '41, has also received his commission as ensign at the U. S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. McCall was president of the student body last year. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde S. McCall of Lake Toxaway. He is now at home on leave prior to being called to active duty. Flower Gardens Of The Campus Despite five years of war with Japan, China is still staging a valiant fight for economic and political freedom. Although her leading seaports and cities have been in Japanese hands for two years, China continues to inflict considerable damage on the enemy. The allies can learn a great deal from China's war effort. They must realize that, in spite of great material and moral damage, effective resistance can be maintained. They must understand that spiritual strength is an essential element in the winning of a war. The United States has great faith in China and her war effort. This is verified by the amount of material aid we are giving her. The U. S. has been from the outset sympathetic toward the Chinese cause. She has given a money loan; is sending planes and supplies by the thousands; and has lent her General Stillwell to command the Chinese forces. Now, more than ever, the Allies realize the importance of Chinese resistance. She has been constantly repulsing Japanese attacks on the China harder and on the Burma Road and still represents the greatest allied reservoir of man power in the Orient. Although the Japanese have succeeded in closing the important Burma Road, aid to China will not cease. No axis power can accomplish that feat. A new aerial freight route is being established from India to China over which material is being ferried regularly. Even though this route is a new phase of aerial history, it has been in force for some months and will be in the future a very great aid to China. It is prophesied that freight planes will be delivering many thousands of tons monthly by autumn. The First Lady of the East, China's Madame Chiang Kai- shek, last week pled for a better understanding between the East and West and for their common war efforts. The Allies may profit by Madame Chiang Kai-shek's remark: "We hope that the West has now learned the value to itself of China's spiritual strength which has sustained us in our darkest moments." "Mary, Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow?" It grows quite well if you are one of the Marys at W. C. T. C. The urge to "grow something pretty" has been felt by more than one member of the faculty, especially since the initiation of the move for a more beautiful campus and community by the men's and women's clubs. Most of the gardens have been started in the last few years—many of them this year. Miss Benton's is one garden, however, with a "past." It belonged to Miss Thelma Howell when she taught at this institution a number of years ago. When she left, Miss Benton and Miss Baker took it over and now that Miss Baker has her own garden back of the infirmary, Miss Benton weeds there all alone. Not all of the students know about this garden since it Is rather secluded. The directions for arriving there are to leave the dining hall via the parlor, and start toward Joyner. You have stepped on the walk and started to stroll by the porch at Moore. Don't stroll; do one of those cute about-faces that we've just learned in P. E. and march to the wall. Don't fall off, just look. There are nice little paths winding among beds of nasturiums, lilies of the valley, rows of iris and jonquils, trillium, candytuft, hyacinths, cowslip, violets, and other varieties of wild and cultivated flowers. A clump of the rare yellow lady-slipper, is now in bloom. Most of the students here have never seen any ladyslipper, and they won't unless they take off a couple of days and hike back into some of the coves around here. They should take advantage of this opportunity. Miss Benton has just set out twenty-two rose bushes and some peonies. Miss Albright says her garden is a series of "patches all around over the campus." She started a few years ago planting petunias around Joyner and along the walk from Joyner to Moore. Then she planted zinnias back of Moore. This year she not only has zinnias back of Moore, but marigolds, pansies, and English daisies. She has a bed by Robertson Hall this year in which she has chysanthemums, sweet- william, forget-me-nots, and various colors of perennial phlox. She also has about two dozen delphinium plants. She is specializing in perennial phlox and delphinium. "It is great fun," says Miss Albright. Miss Smith is responsible for the rock garden on the bank between the Hunter home and the Classroom Building. She and a group of primary majors started the garden last year. They have made plans to continue in the same manner this year. They are carrying out the Mars Hill idea of a Friendship Garden in which each member contributes one flower and some labor. Dean Bird probably has the most unusual garden of all. His garden contains only wild flowers. He has many of the rarer wild flowers in his garden, a few of which he does,not yet know the species name. He has about thirty varieties (that is probably a very conservative estimate. You know the dean.) exclusive of his "woody" plants and the very common wild flowers. Miss Tyree has a flower bed next to Miss Albright's at the end of Robertson Hall. We don't see how she does it either—what with coaching a play and managing a newspaper and teaching as she does. But if she is hankering for the outdoor life, then she must have it. Elmer Neil and Sea Biscuit have been exercising violently in an effort to make a nice bed for her wee posies. Neil Scott and "Dub" Hall have been seen with waste- baskets full of manure from the barn headed in that direction; and Mr. Duckett (whisper it) is going to bring Miss Tyree—not an apple—a bag of lime! She has a border of petunias around the bed. In it she has planted various colors of gladioli, dahlia, flowered zinnias, snap-dragons, sweet William, stock, asters, poppies, and perriwinkle. Miss Hammond has the largest garden on the campus. Frankly, she has a large chunk of the hill below Robertson. She has spent the greater part of her time grubbing up broom sedge. Really, that eye-sore is developing into a nice looking plot of ground. She found a number of ferns already growing there; she has set out a row of iris, and a number of rose bushes, and has planted a bed of various flower seeds and bulbs. Miss Hammond hopes to specialize in roses, tulips, iris, hollyhocks, and larkspur. It will be several years before her garden will really develop into what it now promises to be. This writer feels that the campus is a more beautiful place as a result of the flower-loving and energetic ladies and gentlemen. H. L BATTLE Cullowhee, N. C. Hedden's "555? 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The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University’s student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.

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  • Date original: 1942-05-09;
  • Date digitized: 2017-07-05
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  • Dimension: 20" x 16"
  • Pages: 11 pages
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  • College student newspapers and periodicals
  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
  • Universities and colleges -- North Carolina -- Cullowhee -- Newspapers
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  • Jackson County (N.C.)
  • Cullowhee (N.C.)
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  • Western Carolina University
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  • WCU Students Newspapers Collection
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