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The Campus Interpreter The Campus Guide The Western Carolinian CULLOWHEE A JEWEL IN THE HEART OF THE GREAT SMOKIES CULLOWHEE, N. C, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1938 PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENT ASSOCIATION THE WORLD AS SEEN FROM THE CAMPUS by the International Relations Club Reporter IN GENERAL— Our conclusion is that France and Britain will always give and give to the dictators as long as the property given belongs to another government, but forcible action to gain French or British territories is likely to be met with guns. The massing of French and Italian troops on the Tunisia-Libya boundary lends evidence that another European crisis is threatening. Premier Chamberlin and Daladier who recently married neighbor dictators in haste appear to have started the proverbial leisurely repentance. The term "appeasement,B" lately understood to mean "Give Czechoslava- kia to Germany," has, with Czechos- lavakia's demise, changed in meaning. French repentance reached a new high for grief this week with May's interpretation of "appeasement" as meaning "Give Italy the French pos- essions of Tunisia, Corsica, Djibuti, Nice," ad infinitum. The agitation began in the Italian dummy parliament and, under apparent government instigation, spread to the inspired press, the aspiring populace of Italy, and the perspiring officials of France. The Paris government is suffering headache after headache over its labor problem as usual. Britain stands with France against these Italian demands but the firmness of her stand is unknown. Students Attend Dixie Tournament Eight students and a faculty sponsor of the Forensic Association attended the Dixie Tournament held at Winthrop College, December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. The representatives were Miss Cordelia Camp, sponsor, Margaret Lee, Genevieve Summers, Edythe Mull, Helen Greenlee, Claude Carpent< Burke Ferguson, Winfred Parham, a: Charles Holloman. The question for debate this year was "Resolved that the Federal Government should cease to spend public funds for the purpose of stimulating business." Genevieve Summers and Edythe Mull from Western Carolina upneld the resolution. Margaret Lee, Helen Greenlee, Charles Holloman and Claude Carpenter opposed the lution. Other contests which the representatives participated in were impromptu speaking, extemporaneous speaking* poetry reading* and oratory. Charles Holloman was winner In the first round of impromptu speaking. About thirty-five colleges were represented at the tournament, which is held annually by the Strawberry Leaf Society of Winthrop College for the purpose of giving practice in for- ensics. Annual Christmas Program Given BRITAIN— The House of Commons summoned courage enough on December 7 to give HeiT Hitler an emphatic "NO" as an answer to his proposal for return of German's war-lost colonies. It is even reported that some of the bolder members of Common expressed the opinion that their appeased Nazi friends were not "fit" to rule such colonies. We see, then, that the Nazis to whom Chamberlin was ready to intrust rule of Czechoslavakia September become strangely "unfit" to rule where British pTt?/.:*:K; the st?ke in December*. IN LATIN AMERICA— Honorable Cordell Hull w more than a vessel of grief and sternation less than two days after his arrival at Lima for the Eighth Pan-American Conference. Arriving on the scene he was greeted by a group of Nazi journalists and representatives of the German propaganda ministry who had just opened up a new campaign for totalitarianism. Early reports from Lima indicate that one American bloc led by Brazil will pull for a formal defensive alliance for the nations of the western hemisphere. Another smaller bloc headed by the Argentine representatives, Dr. Jose Maria Cantilo, will probably oppose such an alliance the grounds that such unity of fense action is taken for granted and that a formal agreement would, therefore, be superfluous. Contract For Boys' Dormitory Will Be Let On 20th or 23rd The building program or Western Carolina is getting well underway. Madison building is being torn down to make way for the new boys' dormitory. The Student Union building is to be at the present site of Lake James. The contract for the boys' dormitory will be let either December the 20th or 23rd. The building will face west toward Moore Dormitory. There will be a large terrace in front of the building, with two entrances from it, one to the first floor and a doubh flight of steps from the terrace to the second floor. The building is to be made of bricks and will be fire-proof throughout, is designed to accommodate 160 boys in addition to the person in charge. In addition to the bed rooms and the suite for the person in charge, there will be shower baths on each floor, an office, and an ironing room. The architect is Ronald Green from Asheville, North Carolina. Dirt will start "flying" Monday morning for the new Student Union building. The contracts for this building are: the general contract, Hickory Construction Company, Hickory, North Carolina—$30,940; the plumbing contract, H. C. Kindler, Asheville, North Carolina—$1,566; and the heating, Pace Heating and Plumbing Company, Hendersonville, North Carolina—$2,285. The students, faculty, and alumni of Western Carolina Teachers College should be glad to see the college grow. The annual Christmas concert presented by the music department of the college and sponsored by the Public Program Committee was given in the Baptist Church at seven-thirty 'clock on the evening of December 0. The concert was underthe direc- ion of Mrs. Inez W. Gulley, Miss Virginia Gustafson, and Mr. George Tracy. The church was unusually lovely in its decorations of Christmas greens and white candles in tall stands. The committee responsible for these decorations was composed of Miss Nell Hines, Miss Frances Blakeney, and Miss Laura Jean McAdams. int" The ushers for the occasion were Gay :u-:• -Stewart, Perter Garland, Tom iiailo- nee, and Teddy Miller. The following program was given: Larghetto from "Twelfth Concerto little | Grosso," Handel. Prayer from "Finlandia," Sibelius. Allegro from "The Creation," Haydn. Still as the Night, Bohm, by College Orchestra, Conducted by Miss Virginia Gustafson. Ava Maria, Schubert, Melba Nanney, soloist, Virginia Gustafson, Obligate George Tracy, Accompanist. Lo, How a Rose Ever Blooming, Praetorius. Chorale from Die Meistersinger, Wagner. By Brass Quartet, Sam Beck, Jerry Farley, Florence Leighr, J. W. Farley, Jr. Christmas Hymn, Praetorius. Adeste Fidelis, Traditional. By Choral Groups, Directed by Mrs. Charles G. Gulley, Accompanist, Miss Margaret Wilson. Romance, Siberlius, Celeste Allman. Pilgrims' Chorus from "Tannhau- ser," Wagni.r. Large from "Xerxes," Handel, By College Band, Conducted by George Tracy. A Dream of Christmas, Ketelby. On Wings of Song,—Mendelssohn, Violin TVio, Florence Leighr, Jane Elliott, Helen Bird. "Hallelujah Chorus" from Messia, Handel, Halcyon Chorus and Schubert Glee Club, Directed by Mrs. Charles G. Gulley, Accompanist, George Tracy, Violin Obligate, Virginia Gustafson. Gustaf son-Fisher Wedding Plans Club Presents The Play "Jane Eyre" MISS VIRGINIA GUSTAFSON —Cut Courtesy Asheville Citizen ChristmasPartyls Ch«l!?S2 Held For Students One of the most lovely affairs gjiven here this season was the annual Christmas party which took place in Moore Parlors last Monday evening, December 12. Amid the candle light and Christmas decorations, the program opened w>rh the reading. ','Wby 'he CJfimes Rang," by Helen Bird. "And There Were Shepherds" a vocal duet sung by Dan Cooke and Mable Morgan. As they finished singing the vested Halcyon Chorus started singing "Silent Night" as they entered the doors from each side of the living roon Three Kings of Orient Are" was sung by the Male Chorus. Solo parts sung by Dan Cooks, John Crutchfield, Herbert Cohn, Mackie Hughes, and Ernest Elliott. The Halcyon Chorus than came forward and sang "O Leave Your Sheep'' a three part chorus sung in A Cappello. After the sacred number by the chorus the party was gradually changed into a jolly occasion with the entire group singing "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" and "Jingle Belli Games, contests, the singing of Christ- Carols around the piano, dancing was enjoyed. The guests of honor were those faculty members living outside the dormitory. Bring Fellowship The marriage of Miss Virginia Gustafson to James W. Fisher will be solemnized December 27, at four I'clock, at Kansas City, Missouri, the Swedish Lutherian Church. Miss Gustafson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gustafson, of Kansas City, graduate of the Estman School of Music at Rochester, New York. Mr. Fisher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Fisher, of Rosman, North Carolina, has his degree from Western Carolina Teachers College and is a member of the faculty of Griffith School, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Lindquist, minister of the church, will perform the ceremony. The bride's sister, Miss Dorothy Gus- afson, will act as maid of honor, and Mr. Roy Fisher, brother of the groom, will be best man. The church organ, which is one of the largest and most beautiful organs in Kansas City, will be played before and during the ceremony. Immediately following the ceremony a reception will be held for friends and relations of the bride and groom at the Bellerine Hotel. A harpist will play incidental music throughout the reception. The couple will leave immediately for a motor trip through the southern states, including Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. Nuptial Courtesy Miss Frances Blakeney and Miss | Nell Hines were hosts ti Friday evening, December 9, at the Green Tree Tea Room in Waynesville, honoring the bride-elect, Miss Virginia Gustafson, of Cullowhee and Mr. J. W. Fisher, of Winston-Salem. Decorations carried out the holiday guests included were Miss Lila Ketchin, Miss Laura Jean McAdams, and Mr. George Tracy of Cullowhee. McDowell Music Club Holds Meet Avoided by many students advanced courses in college chemistry. They are indeed quite difficult to those who have an indifferent attitude to ward them, but to those five students taking qualitative analysis, it is quite interesting. Four of these, Helen Ammon, Deane Roberson, Spurgeon Warner. find Horace Andrews ar taking two chemistry courses. Dori Tweed is taking one course. As most of the work is of an ex perimental nature, long hours ar spent in the laboratory. Here exists a feeling of fellowship between the students and the faculty members, which is present in few other Conversation is enjoyed at all times and from this conversation arise plans r more interesting things to do. Already the class has had an "oyster stew" and a "taffy pull" at the home of one of the students, Helen Ammon. the days before Christmas grow fewer, these students began planning kind of entertainment for their class; they decided to go back to the rather childish, yet quite nice custom of drawing names. On the last class day, they will hold a little informal party and exchange gifts. It seems that the boy with the Tracy> ciub sp0nsor. thinning hair was rather displeased Guests included Miss Nell Hi with the name he drew. For further and Miss Virginia Gustafson. The McDowell Music Club held its regular meeting Wednesday, November 30. Miss Christine Broyhill, president, presided. After a short business session, Melba Nanny, chairman of the program committee, took charge of the meeting and presented Miss Virginia Gustafson, who gave a talk on the life works of Arturo Toscanini. After the program, a social hour was enjoyed. The hostess served delicious salad course. Those attending the meeting we: Ruth Barton, Clemmie Brewer, Mary Sparkling repartee, brilliant costumes, the beautiful ,the eccentric, and superb acting placed the performance of "Jane Eyre" given by the Dramatic club, December 9 on a level of high attainment as a dramatic production. The play "Jane Eyre" waa dramatized from the novel by Charlotte Bronte. Fairfaz, played by Genevieve Patton, was truly and characteristically the decent housekeeper of Mr, Rochester. Versatile Alan Newcombe penetrated the thoughts and emotions of the play to the audience. The sardonic humor and definite eccentricity of Edward Rochester blended with the appearance and character of Mr. Newcomb which he portrayed. Truly the hero and certainly the "rogue" of the performance the spot light of audience minds was turned frequently to his ability. With her unassuming manner and independence of spirit, Ruth Coggins gave a surprising performance. Managing to draw the fine line of distinction between the two conflicting emotions, Miss Coggins, as Jane Eyre was essentially the character captur- beautifully in pen by Charlotte Bronte. Mary Elizabeth Preston put her own personal spirit of humor, with, an understanding of the character of Grace Poole. Highly sensitive, deeply emotional, and weak nature were the different characteristics of the role Macky Hughes so ably played. Betty Bird in the role of Lady In- dinner | £ram> *ne Portly dowager plays "second fiddle" to Blanche in such a charming and naive manner that the subordinate nature of her role was hidden. Dashing, regal, and decidely the typical country "belle", Katherine Sandlin fitted perfectly and played superbly the glittering role of Grace Ingram. Lee Miller gave a good interpretation of the colorless minister, Mr. Wood. The play was directed by Miss Winnie Alice Murphy, sponsor of the Dramatic Club. Other officials of the production were Johnson Saunders, Maureen Davis, Pearl Coggins, Dean Frazier, Willy Howard, Mr. Whitaker, and John Jordan. a A.C.E. Looms As Influential, And Flourishing Group The Association for Childhood Education has successfully completed its first quarter's work. Although this organization is one of the youngest on the campus, it promises to be one of the most influential. Its purpose the stimulation of interest among ELLIOTT UNION ENJOYS PARTY The Elliott Union of the Training Union held its annual Christmas party Wednesday evening, December 7, at Robertson Hall. The parlors were beautifully decorated ith holly, cedar, pine, hemlock, and other Yule evergreens. A small Christmas tree brightened one corner th pastel colored lights. A fruit- bowl of evergreens was filled with fruits, nuts, and candies, and candles were lighted in every window. A bright fire blazing in the wide fireplace, gave an air of Christmas spirit to the occasion. Mary Ellen Davis and Doris Davis had charge of the entertainment listing of group games and table amusements. Refreshments were enjoyed informally; the party adjourned after singing Christmas carols around the piano. The Rev. and Mrs. Fred Forester were chaperones. E. Preston, Zula Franklin, Melba teachers in the study of the growth Nanny, Christine Broyhill, Ruth ar)(1 development of the child. Smith, Florence Leighr, Margaret | The iocaj chapter of the associa- Boyd, Jane Greenlee, Gay Battle, | tion was organize<l October 10, with Kimrey Perkins, and Mr. George j Miss L;na Ketchin, assistant Profes- of Education, sponsor, and thirty- four charter members. At present the membership has grown to seventy, including, Dr. H. P. Smith, director of the training school, Miss Anne Rabe, critic teacher in the first gade, Miss Trixie Jenkins, critic teacher in the fifth grade, Miss Kathleen Davis, instructor in handwriting, Mrs. Eevlyn Coward, critic teacher in the second grade, Mrs. Dan Tompkins, of Sylva, re. George Tracy, of the col- usic department. officers for the year are Mary Elizabeth Preston, president: Thelma Galloway, vice president; Maurine Davis, secretary and treasurer; and Mary Ellen Davis, club reporter. Standing committees include the social committee which is composed of Clara Hooks, chairman, Helen Dillard, and Norma Painter; the program committee made up of Clemmie Brew- chairman, Jessie Pressley, E. G. Crawford, and Laverne Israel; and the publicity committee composed of Lou Belle Boys, chairman, Thurman Perkins, and Boyd Poole. The study theme for the year is "Modern Trends in Education." The highlight of the year is the nternational meeting of the A. C. E., which is to be held in Atlanta in April. The Western Carolina braich straining every effort to raise sufficient funds to send a delegate to this convention. One method of doing this is by food sales. The sale sponsored by Frances Allison, chairman, Alwayne Delozier, and Mary Ellen Davis neted $2.40. The second sale was sponsored by Bennie Cowan, chairman, Mary Kay Owens, Lou Belle Boyd, Clemmie Brewer, and Mary Elizabeth Preston. The club is marked by a splendid spirit of co-operation and enthusiasm and is confidently looking toward a bigger and better program throughout the year.

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
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  • Date original: 1938-12-17
  • Date digitized: 2017-01-05
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  • Dimension: 22" x 15"
  • Pages: 4 pages
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  • 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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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1938-12-17_Vol07_No06
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  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library