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  • Western Carolina University
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1939-05-13_Vol07_No50th_04

Western Carolina Teachers College THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN Fiftieth Anniversary Edition SCIENCE DEPARTMENT HERE COMPLETE Started In 1908, Has Kept Abreast of The Times In Detail Started As Small Department, Now One Of Best In Entire College Th,. science department of Western Teachers College was begun in ltHI8. In this year I Frank H. Brown taught physiology, physics, physical geography, and elementary agriculture. During the first year there was no laboratory equipment of any kind, but In 10M some apparatus for laboratory work in physics and chemistry was purchased. The laboratory was in a room about 7'xl5' under a stairway in the basement of Madison building. It was equipped with neither running water nor Bunsen burners. Water was carried in pails and experiments performed with alcohol burners. In 1912 a second year of agriculture and a course in hygiene were added, and the department was further strengthened by additional laboratory equipment and by raising the standards of work. In 1915 the laboratories were given more space in Madison building, and in 1919 they were moved to the Music and Arts building, which stood near the entrance to the highway, where they remained for four years. A desk and indoor water supply were available in this building, but alcohol burners were continued in use. When the training school building was completed in 1923, two rooms in the basement were devoted to the biology laboratory. This same year the chemistry and physics laboratories were both moved to room number four in Joyner building where they stayed for three years. In 1927 the chemistry laboratory was moved to its present location in the basement of Joyner. In 1929 another laboratory desk was added and Bunsen burners were introduced. In 1931, chemistry was expanded to three years' work, including quantitative and qualitative analysis and organic chemistry. In 1932, r number four of the Joyner building was excavated, and an extra store room, balance room, and a room analytical and organic chemistry was 1 equipped. Mr. Brown went to State College; for a year's graduate work in 1930. Miss Thelma Howell was in charge of I the science department during his absence. When Mr. Brown returned, the physics course was taken up again, I and under the leadership of Miss Howell another year in biology was offered. Mr. A. K. Hinds became the physics instructor in 1933 and moved the physics laboratory to its present location in the Powerhouse. Mr. C. F. Dodson succeeded Miss Howell as biology instructor, and in 1937 Mr. W. N. Turner came to Western Carolina Teachers College as instructor of geology and geography. A unique feature of the science department is the special courses offered in the summer session. These courses are taught by men who are authorities in their particular fields. Cullowhee is in an ideal location for studying natural science and this fact is utilized by frequent field trips around Cullowhee and all day trips to points of interest in North Carolina and in nearby states. In the past twenty years the science department has grown from almost nothing to one of the largest and best equipped departments of Western Carolina Teachers College. In the beginning, there was only one teacher who devoted only a part of his time to science. Now there are four full time professors in this department and several others who do part time work in this field. Then, there was no laboratory. Now, there are good physics and biology laboratories and a chemistry laboratory which cannot be surpassed for quality. With the completion of the new buildings on the campus more la atory space, more class room, better facilities for individual v will be available. In addition, science department will continue to Utilize the surrounding country t great outdoor laboratory. The science department of Western Carolina Teachers College has made great progress, is making great progress, and will make even greater progress in the years ahead. Shoes (sandals) are the most ancient footwear of which we have any record. They are among the first items of wearing apparel worn by Congratulating You on your Fiftieth Anniversary and Wishing You Many More Successful Years. IVEY'S ASHEVILLE "One of the Carolina's Predominating Stores" school in Henderson County where he Alabama Town Starting served as editor-in-chief of that "Fried Chicken Week school's monthly publication. Before his appointment to the news bureau TALLADEGE, Ala.—This old town a star reporter for the West. of ^ deep South, noted for its t RALPH COLEMAN SUTTON 1939 Yearbook Dedicated To Mr. Sutton; Has Been Business Manager For 6 Years ern Carolinian. He plans to enter the journalism school of the University of North Carolina after graduating from Western Carolina Teachers College. Under the direction of Miss Murphy the news bureau has attempted to catalogue each of the 477 students on the Cullowhee campus. The information includes the person's name, home town and county, offices held in student government and student organi- particular ative work carried .md the newspapers which erve tht. person's home. Contact has been established with 11 the leading daily newspapers in lorth Carolina and with the Asso- lated Press. News has also been when It ned students from the section that paper, to forty weekly publications. iheville Citizen publishes the greater part of the Cullowhee news. In the seven months since the bureau's organization, the Asheville Citizen has publishi d approximately 1,200 inches of news from Wesi. Una Teachers College, of which 841 156 in pho- of 61 photograph! published by the Asheville nd many others have gone daily and weekly papers over the ' editor for the Ashevi'le Citizen, Mr. George McCoy, 'i County man, hi bureau every consideration and has co-operated in every possible way with the publication of our news. With the enlargement of the college plant and the student body, members of the news bureau are hoping for an increase in personnel and equipment in order that more efficient ervice may be givin the college in he future. CONGRATULATIONS —TO— W. C. T. C. On Her 50th Birthday Anniversary EVERY REQUIREMENT FOR THE HOME Jackson Furniture Co. SYLVA, N. C. A Hard Worker, He Takes Active Part In Civic And Religious Enterprises In an appropriate tribute, the 1939 gradutes, dedicated their yearbook to Ralph Coleman Sutton, business manager of Western Carolina Teachers College. Ralph Coleman Sutton was bom at Greens Creek, North Carolina in 1907. In 1930 he was married to Eddie Marie Wike of Cullowhee. Before coming to Western Carolina Teachers College, Mr. Sutton was cashier of the Jackson County Bank. He was connected with the bank for seven years. He has now served six years as Business Manager of the college. He is a member of the Sylva Rotary Club, having served as Secretary, Member of Board of Directors, Chairman of the Aims and Objects Committee, and has served on several other committees. Mr. Sutton is an active member of the Cullowhee Methodist Church and is at present Treasurer and a member of the Board of Stewards. He is Treasurer of the Athletic Committee of the Faculty and Chairman of the Student Fees Appropriation Commit- Aside from the routine of his many duties the versatility of Mr. Sutton permits him to lead a well-rounded and wholesome life. It cannot be said of him that he is a political fanatic. On the contrary, Democrats and Republicans alike have a high respect for him. They proved this when both parties asked him to run for Representative. Ralph Sutton is behind Athletics with all his "might and main." He puts forth a great effort for a bigger and better Athletic Program. " also well to note that he is considered W.C.T.C. Publicity Department Headed By Miss Murphy Newspapers And News Gathering Agencies Carry Releases From College Bureau In the field of publicity, Western Carolina Teachers College has been served by a news bureau headed by Miss Winnie Alice Murphy, of the training faculty. Prior to October, 1938, for the most part, the news was written and released by private correspondents. Serving in this capacity were Mrs. Eddie Wilson, formerly assistant librarian and teacher of extension; Mr. John Worth McDevitt, secretary of the Alumni Association; Mr. Robert Brown, of Cullowhee; and Miss Jane Hunter, who is enrolled in the school of Journalism at the University of North Carolina. With the organization of a publi ity bureau in mind, President Hunter appointed Miss Murphy chairman toward the last of October of this last year with instructions for her U select two assistants from the student body. Miss Murphy has had several courses in journalism at the Woman's College, University of North Carolina, and was for three years connected with the publication of the Woman's College newpaper. Her assistants this year have been Miss Evenell Thomasson, of Bryson City and Mr. Grady Edney, of Hen- dersonville. Miss Thomasson is a sophomore. She finished her freshman year at Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, Tennessee, and was graduated from Cecil's Business College in Asheville. Miss Thomasson serves as typist, does general secretarial work, and assists with writing news for society pages. Mr. Edney is in his freshman year. He is a graduate of Edneyville high linary artistry, will recognize offi- illy a custom long honored by Southerners at their dinner table. "Fried chicken week," was started by Talladegians May 26. Judge Is To Observe 4th "No Divorce Week" EVANSVILLE, Ind.—Judge Benjamin E. Buente will observe his fourth annual "no divorce week" in Superior Court here June 4-10, he said recently. The judge started the custom to call attention to the rise in the divorce rate. Will FAVORS ALLEY CATS OAKLAND, Cal.—Alley cats here may get their break at last. The late Mrs. Ida W. Wetmore's will lefc her entire estate of $17,000 to take erne of her three pet cats and their friends. As her three pet cats have since died, the entire estate will go to the neighborhood cats, unless the will, which is being contested, is broken. An English private school finds that boys make better cooks than girls. Here's an opportunity for diplomatic wives to secure some assistance in the kitchen or do the women want to hand over this long established right to the mere man of the CONGRATULATIONS TO W.CT.C. On This Golden Anniversary For more than half that 50 years we too have been here rendering our service to one and all. Everything The Builder Requires Builders Supply and Lumber Co. J. C. Allison, Mgr. Phone 45 Sylva, N. C one of the fairest and best basketball officials in the state. The most remarkable characteristic about Mr. Sutton is his subtle sense of humor. The dryness, drollness, and unique quality of his conversation makes people sit up and take note. This one quality has won for him respect and admiration from every student at Western Carolina Teachers College. Compliments Carolina Sheet Metal Works ASHEVILLE, N. C. "Built on V A LU E —Growing on VALUE" Only "Known Quality" Merchandise Makes Its Home Here! A mention of the producers of The MAN Store's merchandise is a sermon in confidence. Confidence on the part of the makers that The MAN Store will uphold the splendid reputations they have built. Confidence on the part of The MAN Store in the makers, that they will permit no deviation from the fine standards of quality and workmanship that is to bear The MAN Store's label and guarantee. Confidence on the part of the men buyers of this city and section, both in The MAN Store and the "Known Quality" wearables it sponsors with its good name. Here we list just a few of the representative, "Known Quality" lines, the makers of which enjoy national renown, and which are to be found at this store: KUPPENHEIMER CLOTHES MANSHIRE CLOTHES FASHION PARK CLOTHES PALM BEACH CLOTHES STESTON and DOBBS HATS ARROW and MANHATTON SHORTS and PAJAMAS McGregor sportswear interwoven socks We invite you in to choose from large stocks and at prices moderate enough for every man to enjoy "Known Quality." The MAN Store 22 PATTON AVE.

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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  • Western Carolina Teachers College
• Format
  • Publications (documents)
• Type
  • Text
• Date
  • Date original: 1939-05-13
  • Date digitized: 2017-01-31
• Extent
  • Dimension: 22" x 15"
  • Pages: 20 pages
• Subject - Topic
  • College student newspapers and periodicals
  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
  • Universities and colleges -- North Carolina -- Cullowhee -- Newspapers
• Location
  • Jackson County (N.C.)
  • Cullowhee (N.C.)
• Source institution
  • Western Carolina University
• Source Collection
  • WCU Students Newspapers Collection
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1939-05-13_Vol07_No50th
• Repository
  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library