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Page 2 THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN WESTERN CAROLINIAN Bi-monthly publication of the Student Association at Western Carolina Teachers College, Cullowhee, North Carolina. WESTERN CAROLINIAN STAFF Editor Helen M. Hartshorn Associate Editor Roselle Ayers Society Editor Dorothy Jeane Ensley Assistant Society Editor Beverly Godfrey Sports Editor Herman Griffin Feature Editor Juanita Fisher Columnists ..Zelda Murray Edna Hawkins Headline Editor Selma Boyd Circulation Manager and Exchange Editor Russell Byrd Typists Max Beam Violet Fisher Business Manager Walter Lee Roberts Business Advisor Ruth Oliver Hinds Editorial Advisors Mabel Tyre P. L. Elliott Member Plssocialed Cblle6iaie Press Distributor of Cblle6iateDi6est WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1942 Compliments To Orchestra Miss Rachel Rosenberger, we wish to congratulate you for the excellent work you have done in the short while you have been with us. The college orchestra is one of the finest that has ever been organized on this campus and the selections which they have played at various events were really worthy and well played presentations. The student body has always longed for a band or musical organization of which they could boast and be proud. Through your persistent efforts their longings have been satisfied—for our college orchestra is one of the best! The ability of the group to take part in the many programs of so varied compositional work is actual proof of its true worth. Its achievements in the one quarter of this year have surpassed its yearly accomplishments of previous school terms. Through your recognition of the ability of these students to play the selections which you have chosen, the members of the orchestra and the entire college, have been given a great deal of satisfaction in the presentation and reception of notable works. The same is also true of the String Ensemble. For increasing student interest, pride and spirit through musical channels we owe you much praise. The students thank you, Miss Rosenberger. Western Carolina Teachers College Men In The U. S. Armed Forces Sunday Teas Christmas-1942 1^ Last week seventy-five American soldiers, crippled and blinded as a result of their participation in the North African campaign, were decorated, for their gallantry in the battle, with the Purple Heart at Moore Army Hospital in Asheville. To us, even the Purple Heart seemed an empty token to offer these- men—less for those who won't ever come back—because no decoration or medal could again make some of them walk and talk, sing and laugh, see and enjoy the things their sacrifices will preserve for us at home—things we have grown so used to that we've taken them for granted entirely too long. Cullowhee men took part in that campaign, I'm sure. We know of a pilot, a chaplain, a marine, and a sailor who were there. Doubtless you know of others from your home towns—a brother, a cousin, or a lifelong friend, who took part in this battle, or in Midway, Wake Island, Bataan, the Coral Sea, the Solomons. You possibly know of some boy who went down on a merchantman hauling coffee, oil, bananas, or ammunition for our soldiers. There are the English who have been our shield for three whole, taking on the chin the blows which inevitably would have been our sooner and which would have made it more difficult for us to get ready. There are the Chinese who have died by the millions to sap the strength of a would-be conqueror. There are the peoples of France, Greece, Holland, Norway, Poland, Yugoslavia, and other nations who are starving and dying under the heel of Germany, Italy and Japan. And here we are, protected by the "Blessed Atlantic the Pacific," looked to them as our only salvation. Our course has been chosen and they know that we shall not let them down. It takes guns, ships, tanks and planes to do the job. It takes fighting men and women, people in the factories and on the farm. To do it all, it takes money—dollars, half-dollars, quarters, dimes, and pennies- The soldier buys war bonds and stamps, so do the men and women building tanks and planes. We don't have much here to spend, but surely we could take a portion of what we do have and buy war stamps. Little acorns make giant oaks. Likewise, pennies make dollars and dollars make millions. When you waste a penny that could go into a war stamp you're not being fair to the fellow who lost his life on a Pacific Island, or on the sands of North Africa. The most we can do is not too much. War bonds and stamps are your opportunity. It's our war; our brothers, uncles, sweethearts and friends who need our assistance. Are we going to disregard their plea for weapons which it is so easy for us to supply them? Christmas this year is going to bring home the clear cold facts to those who have remained blind to all that the world crisis has done to us, for too many chairs are going to remain vacant and too many presents will remain unclaimed. It isn't a pretty nor gleeful picture, but, unfortunately it's a true one. To make our future Christmases as joyous, beautiful and spirited as those of the past we must this Christmas do our best to help our men—wherever they may be. We can—we WILL and to this oath we solemnly dedicate our thoughts and actions for those to whom this paper is dedicated. On this Christmas Day may we all offer our prayers to those who serve so nobly and may God bless them every one. The Sunday evening tea which was inaugurated several weeks ago to relieve the Sunday "bag-lunch situation" as far as the majority of students are concerned, has been a minor failure. The,greatest number yet to attend the affair is still short of representing the student body. Is this condition the result of a lack of interest, opposition, or ignorance of the opportunity, resulting from insufficient advertising? Numbers of those questioned have said that they weVe unaware that the tea was open to all students or that it was held every Sunday evening. The tea is for all students and the money is coming from the social activities fund, which is your money. The opportunity of accepting or rejecting the plan is dependent on the individual's responses. Should the majority approve then the teas will continue. If you're for it, try to interest your friends and bring them also. If you're opposed to the idea, express your opinion there also and if possible offer other suggestions. We have been told that we need expect no change, throughout the winter months concerning the bag- supper on Sunday. This is quite definite and is a situation which cannot be changed regardless of the disapproval of the students. We're in a war—remember that—and the least we can do is conserve where possible. The men in the Solomons get two meals a day, are constantly in danger, and have very few personal comforts. We are fed three times a day, have no Japs on our backs, and have "all the comforts of home." Can't we make the best of the situation by accepting a substitute arranged for our pleasure? And, if it isn't our "pleasure"—we're a democratic school—give your suggestions which can be judged and acted upon? It's your school, your money, and your chance to choose. What will you do with it? We might add that the few who have eaten their sandwiches before a blazing log fire in the parlor supplemented by a cup of hot, fragrant tea to the accompaniment of interesting conversation and congenial company have enjoyed the occasion. Before condemning the idea why no give it a sporting £epung ouios jpsanoX ^i Xa^ pus ^no awoQ £90ump evening soon. Soldiers, sailers, marines, we have all of you with us in our hearts this Christmas as we realize that so many of you will be unable to participate in either the Christmas Day activites and worship, or the "somany days before Christmas" rush. We at Western Carolina Teachers College want you men, boys—Americans, all of you —to realize how much we appreciate the great sacrifices you are making and the many privations which some of you are having to undergo. In order to help your old friends and acquaintance posted as to your whereabouts the staff of the WESTERN CAROLINIAN has made tireless efforts to find information concerning you—this has been our small contribution to what we thought t» be a means of assisting you in receiving mail from old pals. We have 'by no means made a complete list of our alumni or former students who are now serving in the armed forces. Please let us know, also fellows, if you know the address of some former schoolmates, won't you let us know, also. We are listing at the end of this column the names of some one hundred men whom we are sure of being enlisted in some branch of service. If you wish to get in touch with any of these men let us know and we'll do our best to furnish the necessary information. Wherever you are, may God bless you all—and may we all meet again—someday. That is our Christmas prayer. at Clearwater Beach, Florida, before being transferred to Colorado. Bill Ferguson In Navy Bill Ferguson, class of '21, is now in the U. S. navy traiing school at Norfolk, Va. He was recently at home at Spring Creek for a short visit. A Worm's Eye- View Of Campus Messer Visits Home Wade Messer spent a six day furlough at home, from November month course in Radio at Norfolk, Virginia. Wade, who is in the Navy, is now a Radioman, third class, and expects to go in active duty soon. Dan Cooke In Meteorology Dan Cooke, a graduate of W. C. T. Cm in the class of 1939, is taking primary training in meteorology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass. Crawford In Naviation School Lancedeane Crawford, a former student and son of Mr. George Crawford, who has charge of the college supply room, is now attending navigation school at Monroe, La. Private Brown In Hospital Corps Private Robert L. Brown, who is now stationed at Camp Livingston, Louisiana, as a member of the general hospital corps, spent Thanksgiving and a week's furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Brown of Cullowhee. Private Brown, who was inducted in September, was proprietor of a local store for groceries and general merchadise. For a number of years he has been a steward of the Cullowhee Methodist. He was for some time Cullowhee correspondent for the Asheville Citizen- Times. McDevitt Is Commissioned Howard McDevitt, who has been attending Officers Candidate School at Miami Beach, Florida, received his commission as a second lieutenant in the army air corps on December 9, according to a telegram he sent to Miss Tyree. He has not yet bee assigned to duty. Well, friends, your publicity agent didn't get snow-bound or drowned either. In fact, the worm even managed to learn a few secrets and get some more news. Ah, some of it was sad! Bob Wright is being missed by Betty, we hear. And Ruth and Bob have broken off for a long time now. But things are looking beter. Ruth and Dickie hit it off al lright, and Bob and that cute little girl from Brevard seem to be doing O. K. Rachel, what happened to you and Taylor? Who's got the ring now, anyway? You know what? Katherine Powell and Wallace Hyde have been making goo-goo eyes at each other. Do you think it means anything? From the looks of things, Benoy is still Sara-nading a certain little junior. Why does Miss McAdams write so many letters and get so much mail? Hmm, .could the other sex have anything to do with it? Who was your brunette visitor, Kate? And who was yours, Tweed? They were both plenty cute. Jealous, Barney? Do you think Shorty and Mar- jorit are in love? You know, they could be. You're are doing so bad, are you, Wiggins? I believe she likes you all right, too. By the way, who was the freshman your sister stood Silver Goes To Illinois Cadet Bill Silver, who recently completed the initial step in his training as a naval aviation cadet at the Navy Pre-Flight school at U. N. C, has been transferred to the naval reserve aviation base at Glenview, 111., for primary flight instruction. Willie Howard at Notre Dame Willie Howard, of class of '42, s now taking Naval Reserve Training at Notre Dame University, Indiana. He enlisted in the Naval Reserve last year and "received his call on October 5 of this year. He expects to be commissioned as an ensign the first of February. A mathematics major and science minor, Willie was assistant to Hinds and also taught two special courses in College Algebra last spring quarter. He was president of the Science Club last year. ViJfJU Rock Wall Just ten days . . . that's right. The approaching Christmas holidays have taken the limelight on our campus. Lights out! The girls seem to want to know whether this is to save for victory or so little "Johnnys" can go to sleep! Anyway, boys can take notice of hair . . . there will be a lot of hair-rolling down in the dark. With all the rain and snow, it should be a prerequisite for entrance to own a substantial pair of boots. The snow was pretty. Boys, if you are so anxious to save for defense, may we suggest you spare some of the windows on the front of Joyner. It looks worse than a school house in August. P. T.'8 graduated, isn't it fun to get back to anklets and to venture out without ties? Cutest thing we've seen yet is three prospective P. T.'s stocking up with shoe polish, clear fingernail polish, soap and rayon stockings. Which reminds us of the greatest chance for fam« and fortune ever. Yes, any of you would-be-successes solve the problem of rayon hose and we will set you upon a pedestal and give you chocolate ice cream twice a day. Considering the money we pay, we all should give Mrs. Ammon some thanks for our good meals. Yes, some times that sausage is rebellious looking, but all the other times meals are excellent. Mrs. Ammon, we do appreciate your consideration about our bringing food out. My, but we're growing old! At least you would think so from the Happy Birthday greetings at "chow time." Students! don't forget the 30th in the spring. Masculine figures may be scarce, but our supply does keep Lover's Lane down by the infirmary well trodden. And here's our admiration to all we leave for the war. While you're in the army ... well keep W. C. T. C. going . . . And if going to bed helps you then that shall we do ... we are for YOU. Everyone seems to enjoy the Hallelujah Chorus, and our thanks to Mrs. Gulley. Chewing gum may be scarce, but those at one table have a priority on it. Mr. Madison pulled out seyeral packages and passed them around . . . one stick, boys! Life at Cullowhee is rather peaceful. We're looking forward to Christmas, yes, but we've already thought about how much fun it will be to get back. If we were writing a letter to Santa Claus we would have him bring all the soldiers back home . . . times and we are thinking of you. And students, remember how much you have to be thankful for and enjoy Christmas . . . Merry Christmas! "ME". Thomas Receives Wings of Navy Fred Thomas, of Sylva, has been commissioned in the Naval air foce. He attended W. C. T. C. and taught at Morganton before enfitering the service. He is now taking operational training in carrier type fighter planes, and at the conclusion of the training course, will be assigned to combat duty at sea. Pryor Receives Commission Sam Pryor, class of '42, recently received his wingsc and the commission of ensign in the Naval Air force. Sam completed his elim ination flight training at the Naval reserve aviation base in Atlanta and reported to Jacksonville, Fla. in July for advanced flight in- Pyror Receives Commission Sam Pryor, class of '42, recently received his wings and the commission of ensign in the naval air force. Same completed his elimination flight training at the naval reserve avaiation base in Atlanta and reported to Jacksonville, Fla., in July for advanced flight instruction. Cowan in Primary Training Aviation cadet Leo Cowan is now taking flight traiing in the army air corps at Corscana Field, Texas, in class 43-E. He was transfered to Corsicana Field from the army replacement center at Kelly Fild, Texas. Gudger Is Sergeant Franklin Gudger, former student, has been promoted to the rank of sergeant in the army athletic training corps. He is now stationed at Atlantic City, N. J. Before being inducted into the army he was a member of the Rocky Mount baseball team. Parham Is Taking Meteology Aviation cadet Harold "Shorty" Parham is now taking a special course in meteorolgy at the University of New York. He is a graduate of the Lee Edwards High school and W. C. T. C. Before entering the air corps he taught school and was also employed in Asheville post office. Woody In . Massachusetts Richard ("Red") Woody is now taking a special course in meteorology at the M. I. T. in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He expects to start classes the first of January and at present is taking basical training. Woody, who graduated in June, '42, was president of the Men's House Government last year and a member of the Student Senate. Guy Ensley In Meteorology Guy Ensley, a graduate of '42, is now taking meteorology at the M. I. T. of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Guy was very active in campus activities last year. T. A. Jackson On Leave T. A. Jackson is now in Cullowhee on emergency leave from the army air corps. T. A., who has seen army life in several phases in his transfers from place to place, is now stationed at Barksdale Field, Louisiana. Mitchel In Colorado Pvt. Darrell ("Mitch") Mitchell^ a former student, is now in the Army Air Corps Technical School at Fort Logan, Denver, Colorado. Entering the army the last of August, he was for a time stationed This is as a complete a list as we have been able to make due to our limited sources of obtaining information. If you know of others from Western Carolina Teachers College who are now serving Uncle Sam, please contact us. Garland Adams, John Alley, Steubin Austin, Roton Barnes, Hugh Battle, Craig Brigman, Andrew Carter, Weaver Chapman, Ernest Chappell, Lee Cherry, Frank Clark, Herbert Cohn, Leo Cowan, Ray Cowan, William Crowder, Hugh DeLozier, Frank Dietz, Jack Dillard, E. J. Duckett. Earl Ellis, Guy Ensley, Waldo Fann, Bill, Ferguson, Mack Fore, Bill Foster, Jake Foster, Charles Frazier, Revis Frye, Grady Galloway, Porter Garland, Charles Glazner, Franklin Gudger, Wayne Hall, Joe Heddon, Gray Hampton, Frank Herbert, Joe Higdon, Charles Holloman, Jack Holloman, James Hooper, Willie Howard. T. A. Jackson, William Jackson, Homer Jamison, Merritt Johnson, Charles Jones, Tom Jones, John Jordan, Bill Justice, Herbert Lee, Hugh Lee, Owen Lindley, Harold Little, Barney Love, Wayne Love, John Lovedahl, Charles McCall, Ray McClung, Howard McDevitt, Charles McLaughlin, Tom Mal- lonee, Vernon Martin, William Massey, Horace Meredith, Wade Messer. Darrell Mitchell, Harold Mon- teith, Charles Moody, Charles Myers, Elmer Neill, Harold Parham, Bill Peek, Clyde Peek, Jake Phillips, Lee Phoenix, Herbert Plemmons, Howard Plemmons, Boyd Pool, Homer Proctor, Dan Pryor, Sam Pryor, James Queen, Ricjiard Queen, J. C. Rich, George Ropp, Johnson Saunders, Bill Silver, Elmer Stahlman, Gay Stewart, Fred Thomas, Bill Troutman, John Tyree. Carleton Wells, James Whatley, Frank White, Bailey Whitt, Albert Williams, John Wilson, and Richard Woody. Jay and Joy are so cute together. Don't you think so, people? How was Sylva the other night, kids? Cookie and Dot are stilling hitting it off pretty well. Poor Frank. When did that Roberts-McElroy case start? It sorta slipped up on me. Now listen here, Paul. There's a man shortage, and you're not doing your duty! I'm not talking to you either, Paul Sutton. You seem to be doing your bit. But that blonde freshman It's funny how some of these P. E.'s can teach and still keep up with their social life. Isn't it, Bennett, etc? Helen and Bob can't be beaten for congeniality (to speak mildly). They're just exactly right if you're asking me. Whitey Cowan must be facing "the real thing." He actually dated the same girl more than twice. Isn't that right, Bird? I guess you noticed Mary Lee Barron on the campus last week. We were glad to have you back, Mary Lee. Essie Mae Hall and Don Cabe saw a great deal of each other. What makes Jean Bennett go home every week-end? Surely not a boy! You know, sometimes I wonder about that Robbinsville bunch. Really, just look at them ... all of them . . . It's remarkable how some girls manage to be true to so many boys. Patriotism, maybe? Swain and Doris go well together, don't they? I don't believe they realize it, though. Things have been unfair for Violet lately. Collins has to be away so much. It's surprising how much cold weather and lack of use of the rock wall can hinder romance. If it weren't for the post office .... Louis has been casting admiring glances at Mildred's little friend. Seems he must like that group. Goodson, what was that little matter in Asheville and Atlanta? I declare! Your and Susie have a lot of fun together these days. Well, I'm for them, aren't you? Listen, kids, I realize that it's not spring, and the sun could be shining a little more often, but I have to have something to gossip about, so in spite of the weather, etc., I'm expecting something new to happen in the next week. Why don't you furnish some material? As ye olde editor preaches "Wake up and live." "Keep 'em squirmin'!" December 9, 1942 Prizes Awarded In Quiz Contest The following questions are the first of a possible series of quia contests for campus students only. If you like the idea of having a regular contest in the Western Carolinian please say so on your answer sheet. Prizes will be awarded first and second place winners who will be determined by the following rules: 1. For first prize all questions must be correctly answered; otherwise the person having the most correct answers will receive the equivalent of second prize and the person rating next will receive a third prize. Note: no first prize will be awarded unless all questions are answered correctly. 2. All answers must be placed in post office box number 155 by 3:20 o'clock Thursday, December 17. None will be considered that lare received after that time.. 3. Answer the questions in the order in which they appear. White your name plainly on your answer page. The name of the winners will be posted Friday morning on the bulletin board in the post office. The decision of the judges will be final. Question 1. Here are three statements about Iceland. Tell whether one, two or all of them are true: (a) It is about 400 miles from Scotland, (b) Its Atlantic harbors rarely freeze to the exclusion of shipping, (c) The interior tableland is largely a barren, grassless desert. Question 2. Which would be apt to give a clearer picture of a burglar's fingerprints—glassware, or a brass door knob? Question 3. What language is spoken by the largest number of people? English is second, what is first? Give in even figures the approximate number of persona using this language. Question 4. To which of these words is there no rhyme—oyster, orange, onyx. Question 5. Do women have the same ratio of red blood corpuscles that men have? How To Win Your Soldier's Heart Many Students Stay On Campus Reading and loafing were the favorite pastimes of the students who stayed on the campus during the few days between the fall and winter quarters two weeks ago. Their main idea was to recuperate from final exams and get ready to begin the winter quarter with a "bang." Little did these persons realize how intelligent they really were, because, aside from saving the bus fare home and back, they also eased the strain on the traveling conditions over the holiday week-end. Many of the vacationers journeyed to Sylva or had pajama parties, and there were even signs of a pop-corn party in Moore parlor. When you think of your good times, fellow "students," drop a tear for the teachers who worked so hard to get grades out by the time the merry makers came back for the second round of the 1942- 43 bout in college and the hard working office crew; they really do work. So he's in the army (or navy, or coast guards or.marines)? All right, then the thing to give him this Christmas is something useful or something that will remind him of you, in case he's far away on some island. — Among the useful things is a compact button-polishing kit equipped with cloth, polish, board and brush for a mere 40 cents. If he likes cheese, and all men do, send him that welcome gift of a leather kit filled with cheese and salted soy beans. The kit can be used later to carry small toilet articles. He likes games? Send a saddle- stitched leather case with chess, checkers, dice and gin rummy games. To ward off the cold blasts of winter wind give him an all-wool sleveless sweater, muffler and wristlets in army or navy color. To curry favor with an officer present a cowhide case profusely fitted with every article from brushes to scissors. Another inexpensive, keen idea is a blade-sharpener that works on a pulley. A mere two dollars will send army or navy writing cases fitted with address book and calendar. Safe passage for your navy or army friend or any one in the service who is committed to travel is a sterling silver Saint Elmo* medal—(he's the patron saint of all sailors). For inexpensive gifts to friends in the service given linen handkerchiefs, a military pocket knife and bottle opener, cigarette lighter, double deck of cards, commando set (shaving lotion, talc, cologne), whip-stitched khaki capeskin gloves for army officer, roomy billfold of black or brown goat leather, a shoe-shine kit, clothes brush, khaki or black wool tie, a small duffel bag with eight toilet items, calf velt or a compact sewing kit. 'But if you really want to endear him to your heart, send him a duffel bag packed with pickles, cookies, candied fruits, chocolate bars and cigarettes wrapped in bright papers. Another welcomed gift will be a monogramed glass picture frame enclosing your own portrait. A leather picture frame which folds and is easily packed is a better gift if he travels constantly. The best gift of all, if he isn't getting a furlough for the holidays, is to plan a Christmas visit to his camp. But make your plans early or you may find accommodations scarce. Students Teach P. E. Classes Majors and minors in physical education are teaching several courses in the department this quarter. Beginning and intermediate swimming are being taught by two of Coach McDonald's assistants, Tommy Ballou and Albert Shu- ford.

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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