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THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1941 The Western Carolinian The Campus Interpreter The Campus Guide Membrr Associated <Jolle6ia!e Press Distributor of i- Golle6iale Digest STAFF Editor-in-Chief Cathryn Creasman Associate Editors Helen Hartshorn Alma Jackson Paul Sutton Sports Editor John'Crawford Assistant Sports Editor Sam McElroy Society Editor Grace Leatherwood Fashions Editor Edna Hawkins Faculty News Head Elizabeth Gahagan Feature Editor __ Margaret Livingston Typists __ _ Betty Bird Ray Cowan Faculty Advisor Mabel Tyree P. L. Elliott Business Advisor Ruth Oliver Hinds Circulation Manager Walter Roberts Business Manager Marion Arnold Acting Business Manager John Wilson,, Jr. Special Reporters __ Walter Roberts Elizabeth Hammond Betty Bird Peggy Ramsey HOMECOMING How the very word "Homecoming" kindles a flame in our hearts as we look forward to the day of days wften -former srtwidents and friends of the college gather to pay their homage and to renew old acquaintances. On that day the spirit of Cullowhee burns in the harts of all those who have come in contact with this spirit, of all who love Western Carolina. The student body eagerly awaits the privilege of welcoming the alumni back home. Some of the dearest friends we have are now classed as alumni. It gives us a warm, personal pleasure to welcome each and everyone back to the institution. This year, as never before, we should appreciate the fact that we live in a peace loving nation where education is still held in high esteem. It is a happy privilege to gather for a reunion of brotherhood and friendship and not to be interrupted by air raid sirens and the heavy thud of bombs as they scream through the ether. Our college is one of the few in which the spirit of freedom never dies; we operate three hundred sixty- five days out of the year as one big, happy family. Homecoming to us is just the day that we set aside to renew acquaintances and rededicate our devotion In other words, the day of days when this spirit reaches its peak for the year. The "Western Carolinian" feels highly complimented by being chosen to publish the homecoming news as a feature of their regular edition. Recently it has been the custom to publish a special alumni issue this year, however, we are devoting one regular issue to alumni news accompanied by regular campus news. The staff is proud to dedicate this issue to the dif: tinguished alumni of Western Carolina. We join with the student body and the faculty in inviting and welcoming you back to your college for the happiest reunion of all times. THE STUDENT LOOKS AHEAD meals are not as abundant as they were in the past. Before this question of inflation is settled, I have a feeling that stomachs at Cullowhee are going to be more pinched and the curves of the girls are going to be straighter, because food prices are still rising- Many statesmen propose to put a parity between food and wages. Some say that a price ceiling should be placed. Others say this would be too drastic and revolutionary a measure. Still others say that prices and wages will seek their own level. Not being a statesman, a business man, or an economist, I don't know; but one thing I do know and that is that we students who are working a part, or all, of our college expenses will be placed at a definite disadvantage. It is to be hoped that the college continues to keep its expenses at a minimum, so that we can keep our heads above the surging tide of inflation. Every student should stop his griping and make the best of things. He should congratulate Mrs. Ammons on the fine job she is doing. Personally I do not see how she serves such fine meals on so low a budget. But Mrs. Ammons, please can't you cut off a few frills and give us some good, solid food, such as meat and potatoes, in abundance. The army has a fine dish that is commonly called hash. In parting may I say that it would be a good idea for Dr. Killian to adopt the I. Q. test proposed by columnist Robert Quillan. Mr. Quillan says that the best I. Q. test is the ability to provide for a wife and six kids. In these times it certainly sounds logical.— By Hugh A. Lee. HOMECOMING As A Student Sees It WITH THE BOYS IN SERVICE College students and soldiers are much alike when it comes to the question of food. Both are traditional gripers; they cannot be satisfied. This year the griping at Cullowhee has been more than usual, and as an ordinary college student, I gripe also. Behind the griping there is a reason—we are not getting the food that we got last year. Undoubtedly every student has noticed the word inflation plastered throughout all the newspapers. But the majority has not realized the part it is playing in our lives. Inflation happens when the value of money is lessened. Inflation has caused a sharp increase in the amount of money spent for food by the college. Last year we paid $60 for board during the winter quarter. This year we are paying the same, but according to the latest statistics the basic food commodities have risen 32 per cent in the last year. According to this rise the logical thing for the college to do would be to increase our board bill 32 per cent, or $19.00; instead of paying $60 for board this quarter, then we would pay $79. But the college has not increased the board bill and we are griping because the Many of the boys who were in school here last year are in service this year, either by draft or by enlistment. A great number of alumni are also in the army. We have been able to find out about a number of these boys and expect to find out more in the future as to their location and position in the army. Howard McDevitt, Class of 1942, is at Gunter Field, Alabama, working in tne office of the 66th air base. Frank Clark, Class of 1940, is stationed at Barkesdale Field, Shreveport, Louisanna. He is working in the Recreation Room of the 87th squadron. Dan Pryor, Class of 1938, is stationed at Boise, Idaho, and i.s a first Lieutenant, in the Army Air Corps. Doctor Wilson Lydia, Class of 1934, is located in Fort Jackson, South Carolina, where he is a second lieutenant in the medical department. Grady Galloway, Class of 1941, i.s in the Marine Officer's train- Ing camp. Address unknown. Herbert Cohn, Class of 1941, is stationed in the Naval Offi- cer's Training Camp- At present he is on a training cruise which will last for about six weeks. James Osborne, Class of 1932, former teacher of Andrews High, lias enlisted in the army. Address unknown. Lyndon White, Cass of 1940, is in the Army Air Corps. Tom Gheen, Class of 1944. David Stowe, Class of 1942, is ,.!;; toned in Camp Jackson, South Carolina. He is line Sergeant. Jennings Bryant, Class of 1942, is also located at Camp Jackson, South Carolina. He is a Cor- poral. Boyd Poole, Class of 1942, is in the Recruit Center Barksdale Field. Richard Queen, Class of 1938, left for 18 months of military service October 3. John Wilson, Jr., Class of 1942 irved three months this sum- er at Camp Croft, South Caro- na, before he was transferred to flic enlisted reserve and allowed to reenter coUege. He is a Corporal. Jack Dillard, Class of 1944, is AS SEEN BY THE Great Speckled Bird Hai Oh. my goodness. Did everyone know about Susie's grand birthday present? A bid to the Duke-Tennessee football game. Susie he must be plenty swell and sweet on you. Chrysanthemums with all the trimmings. There's a couple of girls in Moore who would like to date the Jones .hoys. How about Tom and George? Here's your chance. Now tell me what Fran has treed in Raleigh. Here's Leo and Billie White. When did Betty Lamb exit? Wonder when Billie will settle down. Barney, Bobby; Charles, and Leo. "Consistancy thou art a jewel." Yes sir, >hou art. Has Perry finally made up his mind? Frankie Forrior surely is cute. Key Creasman, what have you got hidden in that trunk? Bet ter watch things like that. Johnnie, whom do you think Poller will pick out for your rival this year? Wish you would get your classes straightened out. I wish Mary Jane and Delmar would get things settled. Betty and Shufo-d went Brevard this week-end. Shuford is in the infirmary now. My, My, looks bad to me. Coach Whatley has discovered a silent movie on the campus, the Marine Corps at Parris You couples better beware where Island, South Caroijna. you sit. The screen is the front double doors, and their' A RAT VISITS n&ht at the road which reflects THE COUNTRY those who pass between it and the gym. Just ask Lib and Pau . No, it doesn't pay to cross the There's been quite a discus- upperclassmen. Much to their sion about Clara Gantt. The the rats have found that girls think she's cute and you out—and how! Just when the seem to be the lucky guy. Lea- rats began to think they had gan. the situation in hand—bang! Is it true about Bob Reece, and again "pride went before that he has turned "bachelor' a fall." on the girls? How long can he Yes, the rats were caught plot- \ keep this up? ting against their superiors. To i Ask Betty Burgirt what she did hear them tell it, there wasn't Sunday night. Are you a junior, to be a rat court. Too, very few Betty? carried out rat week require- Did I see Elmer and Cordie ments. Why should they? The ' last night, or do my eyes de- upperclassmen couldn't do any- ceive me? thing about it—they thought, i Has everyone ncticed the Came Monday night; a few j White boy and Barnwell's bro- —Continued on back page —Continued on back page Here is the Spsekled Bird again in her nest observing the wonderings of the campus. I must certainly dish out con- giaUilations to the Rats for their good sportsmanship. Saw Joe Higdon on the cam- i night. Did you see mm, Veo? Looks as if Lois has picked out your S. P., Duff. I hear Charles is playing dead to get to be with Frankie, Teh! Teh! Pete carries a stick of gum Cor mamma these days, while 'nne proposes a stick of dynamite. Careful Anne, somebody might get hurt. We all jiated to see Tommy leave. ' Frapikie" _Ad Fran went to Asheville with him. My, My, such queer doings. Who has Brank Proffitt been dating? A transfer? Nice go- Yea, I hear Kathryn Darby i a line week-end at Young Hello "Jughaid"! how do you like your new job? There's Alwayne; I hear she's teaching in Shallotte. Also Edith (Wilson used to be.) Is that Betty, Tom, Lucille, and Bill I see in front of Joyner? Gee, it certainly is nice to see all these former students back. One of the nicest things about home coming is seeing the old grads. Another nice thing about home coming is that we get a holiday. Won't that he nice to sleep late on October 25? Oh, I forgot! It's open house!—That means I must get up and see that my room is spick and span. But watch out! there's the football game in the afternoon. Don't forget the banquet and— the dance! Gee! I'm looking forward to it, aren't you? I love to see all these elderly, stately men and women who have graduated from this inst tution, some of them more than 4 decades ago. Many of thehi hold outstanding positions and all of them emphasize the long years of service this college has rendered to the state of North Carolina. It's a direct inspiration meet the more recent graduates as they come rolling in here in good cars, dressed in the latest fashions, and revealing success. They are a challenge to us and evidence that there is a market for the kind of training West ern Carolina gives. The freshmen and new transfers this year won't appreciate home coming like those who have been here before but they will enjoy meeting former stud ents they haven't seen who help to keep the standards of this school high. All of us are glad that the thoughts of the former students wander back to Cullowhee. We hope they will always remember their Alma Mater. To all the Alumni we say: "Welcome home. MR. UPPER CLASSMAN, YOU WERE ONCE A RAT Some of the boys of the upper classes have been forced to#hang their heads in shame for the deeds of a few of their members in their disgraceful treatment of some of the campus's finest sports—the freshman boys. Mr. Upper Classman, you too were once a rat. Remember? One of the traits that th coaching staff and the physical education department has tried to develop above all others is sportsmanship and fair play. The athletes gripe because there isn't any more school spirit shown, and yelling done at the athletic contests. Some of you monogram men who have never been initiated might be a little more considerate of the under classmen. Football players and transfer students who never take initiation hazing should not give it. That's just part of the game of fair play! You football players haven't heard anyone complaining because you didn't have to be initiated. That's be cause we all realize what' you are doing for the school and respect all the work you do. Some of you need to get over the idea that you are campus heroes, because you may have to count yourself again. Good clean fun is fine and everyone enjoys it, but when it comes to keeping students up half the night, either finding their way home from ten miles out in a strange country, or washing syrup and sand out of their hair; or scrubbing paint marks off their bodies—that isn't fun. Sprained ankles are sometime sserious: they certainly aren't fun. Have you heard them grum- e? No. They are good sports, but you upper classmen who have never gone through initiation here owe them an apology. Don't give to other people what you can't take yourself. The other fellow has feelings, as well i you. Freshmen of 1941, yours is the heritage of the next four years as the upper classmen gradually sift out and move on. Here's hoping you can have cleaner, more decent freshman initiations, so that everyone can have more fun, or else have flone at' all. Alumni New** Notes Dan F. Pryor, (381, has been commissioned a 2nd It. in the Army Air Corps. H's address is Boise, Idaho, 39th Air Base. Carolyn Kimsey, (39), teaches in the Mills River Schools, Henderson County. Her address it Rt. No. 1, Horse Shoe. Pearl Coggins, (39), is connected with the Civic Music Association, Asheville. Her home address is Swannanoa. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Zachary, both alumni, live at 215 Walnut Avenue, Charlotte: Mrs. Zachary was Katherine Siler. Mrs. Glenn Wells, nee Ruth Duckett, (39), teaches in Sandy Mush School, Buncombe County; her address is Rt. No. 2, Leicester. Mrs. Sykes Hall, nee Lossie Pearl Jackson, (31), teaches in Clement School, Salemburg, N. C. Mrs. B. T. Cagle, nee Annie Laurie Phillips, (39), lives at 720 Fremont Avenue, Avenal, California. Mrs. J. E. Perry, Jr., nee Ger- alda W. Turnage, (34), lives at Louisburg, N. C. Mrs. Edwin Yates Tipton, nee Edna Atkins, (39), teaches in Mitchell County Schools. Her address is Relief. Mr. and Mrs. Grady E. Love live at Edenton where Mr. Love coaches and teaches in Edenton City Schools. Mrs. Love was Miss Gertha Lee Farlowe. Mrs. Wayne O. Woodard, nee Lucille Long, (39), lives at 131 East Sharpe Street, Statesville. Mr. Woodward is connected with the NCSES. Rev. Edgar C. Price, (37), lives at Clyde where he is pastor of the Methodist Church. Mrs. Martha Campbell teaches in Canton High School, Canton. Elvira Greenlee, (39). teaches in Harris High School, Spruce Pine. Mrs. Albert Brown, Jr., nee Addilee Battle, (33), teaches in the Elementary School at 'Andrews. Mrs. Edward L. Ingle, nee Irene Pharr, (36), lives at 42 Mitchell Avenue, West Asheville. Mrs. Alex L. Wood, nee Beryl Lee Stallings, (37), lives at 512 E. Nash Street, Louisberg Mrs. Carson Bryson, nee Helen Buchanan, (38), lives at 609 West Broadway, Lenlor City, Tenn. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wilkie, both of the Class of 1934, live at Skyland. Mrs. Garland Whiteside, nee Ruth Holcombe, (37), lives at Columbia, South Carolina, apt. A9, Gonzales Gardens. Hale Lanier, (40), and Buster Dandelake, (37), are construe tion supervisors for the North Carolina Shipbuilding Company, Wilmington. John Henry Gesser, (41), is connected with the National Youth Administration with head quarters at Wilmington. Mrs. Catherine Martin Pie mons, (35), is teaching in the Spring Creek High School. Her address is Luck. Mary Lee Jackson, (39), is teaching in Central School in Pasquotank county. Her ad dress it Rt. 2, Box 275, Elizabeth City. Mrs. Claude Bradley, nee Lucy Cabe. (35), teaches in the Union School, Otto. Porter Garland, (39). former extension instructor for the college is occupational Guidance Specialist for the State Dept of Public Instruction, Raleigh. John E. Crutchfield, (39), is traffic manager for Burlington Mills, Inc. Miss Crutchfield, Avaline Patton, attended college here. Anne Thomas, (38), is teaching in the Kinston Schools. Her address is 406 W. Lenior Street. Rev. J. Kemp Tunis, (37), is located at Ryegate, Montana. Dorothy Williams. (38), is teaching 3rd. grade in the Wayne County Schools. Her address is Rt. No. 1 Goldsboro. Aileen Williams, (37), is teaching the seventh grade at Shallotte. Mary Palmer, (40), is connected with the Haywrod County Health Dept., Waynesville. Margaret M. Gash, (39), is teaching primary work in a Transylvania County School. Her address is Rt. No. 2 Brevard. Aaron Humphries, (38), is coach and teacher in Harris High School, Spruce Pine. Mary Helen Elmore, (35), spent the past summer at U. N. C, working on her masetr's degree. Her home address is West's Mill. Myrtle Bynum, (39). teaches at Mayesville. Mrs. Hazel Watkir.s Abernathy, (40), teaches in the Robbinson- ville School. Horace Meredith, (40). teaches and coaches at Guilford College, N. C. Horace played in several sectional golf tournaments last summer, making one trip by plane to Canada with Johnny Bulla to take part in a tournament there. Joseph Ira Dumm, (34), teaches in Leicester High School. Dean E. Roberson, (40), is employed by the Ecusta Paper Company as Chemical Secretary. Her address is Box 132. Brevard. Jessie A. Ramsey, (38), teaches in Watauga School, Franklin. C. C. Williams, (36), teaches in the Canton Schools. Canton. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lyday live at 8 Dale Street, Asheville. Mr. Lyday teaches and coaches at Red Oak High School in Buncombe County. Rev. John C. Seorcy, (33), Pastor of the Baptist Church in Amherst, Mass., recently accepted a call to the Avondale Baptist Church, Forest City. Mrs. J. Lawrence Myers, (38), nee Nell McLauglin, is living in Murphy where Mr. Myers is located with a wholesale firm. Mrs. D. J. Hendrick, Jr., nee Norma Ponder, (38), is teaching in the Allen Jay High School, High Point. Her address is High Point, Rt. 3. Mrs. Carl Howard, (38), nee Lola Ramsey is teaching in Watauga School, Franklin. Mrs. Rachel Williams Lyday, (35), is living at beautiful Ar- rowglade near Franklin where Mr. Lyday is connected with Nantahala. Frank L. Clark, (40), teacher last year in the Forsyth schools is in military training in Louisiana. Mrs. Amelis B. Black Simpson, (34), holds a stenographic position with the United States Treasury Department. She has one child, Amelis Ann. Her address is 1419 Holbrook St. N. E., Washington, D. c. Mrs. carol Allen Corwell, (32), nee Amy A. Brinson, is living at Bayboro. The Corwells have three children. Genelle and Burch Allison, (38), are living at Newton. Mr. Allison is News Editor of the "Catawba News Enterprise"; Mrs Allison teaches music and dramatics in a high school near by- Miss Marthalou Hunter, (36), is technician in the State Laboratory of Hygiene. Her address is 214 w. Jones Street, Raleigh. Miss Annie Lee Spake, (39), is teaching at Erwin, North Carolina. Her home address is 525 S. DeKalb street, Shelby. J. Alden Cook, (37), is principal of the Ebenezer School, Murphy. Mrs. Myrtle Green Hoglen, (36), is doing social service work with the welfare department of Jackson County. H?r address is box 12, Sylva. Jane Greenlee, (40). is teaching at Bolivia, North Carolina. Her mailing address is Rt. 1, Spruce Pine. Mary Lou Rankin, (32), is teaching sixth grade at West End. William Albert Hill, (37), is teaching history end coaching at Edneyville High School, Edneyville. Mrs. Carl E. Nielson, nee Imo- gene Herron, (33), is living at 2228 McKinley Ave. Berkeley, California. Mrs. Nielson is teaching in one of the Continua- ton Schools of that city. Holmes Jackson, (38), is credit manager for CTT Corporation, Columbia, S. C. His address is 1121 Marion -Street. Miss Mary Dale Haithcock, is teaching social science in Marion School, Philadelphia. Miss Haithcock received her M. degree from Columbia University last year. Mrs. Lilian Buchanan, (30), librarian at w. C. T. C, was recently elected chairman of the College and University section of the North Carolina Library Association. ' Mrs. John Gilmore nee Chris- —Continued on back page

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. This issue has date September 24, 1941 but is reall

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  • Date original: 1941-10-11
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