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Minister's Word By the Rev. Milford Thumm REV. THUMM With The Clubs REV. THUMM Editor's Note: This is the first in a series of a column to be called "Minister's Word" which will run In each issue of The Western Car- olinian, to be written by local ministers. In the next Issue, the column will be written by the Rev. Quentin Perreault. I once heard of a college catalog ■which described itself as being geographically located seven miles from any known form of sin! We might be isolated, but we arent that isolated! And anyway that kind of life would be very uninteresting—no challenge, no test of character, no chance to test our both good and bad. And the decision in the dice is yours. A book was published some time ago with the title "In One Head and Out the Other," and the subtitle was "For People Who Want To Lie Down." The thesis of the book was that INVOLVEMENT is the trouble with the world. It espoused a new religion of "avoid- ism," because, it said, everything in life that's bad comes from being involved! All you need to do to get along is to avoid "involvement." ketball, or as startling as the bad bounce of a football. In short, you cident that is going to happen!" You are as predictable and as re mettle. One thing you can say|sponsive ^ the bounce 0f a bas. aobut WCC: there's plenty of spirit ^^^^^^^^^^^^^" and fire around here, and if you insist upon it, you can be a first class sinner and a sorry citizen. BUT THEN, you can be a good citizen and a good sinner too, even a saint (if you accept the definition of a saint as a person who keeps on trying!). As a college student you are at the peak of your physical powers and appetites. You can drive 160 to 300 horses up and down the hill (when you get permission to "un-park"); you have money in your pocket; you haven't had very much trouble or tragedy yet in your life; you have been described as ". . . the personification of an ac- have a mervelous potential for But then, another fellow, G. K. Chesterson, told in a book that he wrote of a house that he hated it because it was ugly. It haunted him, and he couldn't bear to see it, but he had to pass by it every day on the way to work. Finally, it became such an obsession to him that in order to get rid of it, he bought it, moved into it, got used to being in and out of it until it troubled him no more. Choose your own way: avoidism or involvement, and apply it to religion, and you may find that Radio Club More than 100 students attended a Radio Club meeting held on September 24 in Stillwell Building. Plans for the coming year were discussed. Among the new programs which will be produced is a special feature with Billy Graham. Also George Sloan news reports and Mike Jolly sports show are on the air. Barbara Jones was elected treasurer and station engineer is now Bill Thomas. If an Inter-Club Courtcil is reorganized our representative will be Gene Peeler. A committee was appointed to file records in order to produce more efficient programs. Eddie Barnes was appointed chairman of a group composed of Tom Bridges, Bill James, Judy Burt and Eddie Pate to work on the float that will win honors in the Homecoming program this year. A drama group was formed to produce plays written by and for the Radio Club. Much interest was shown in this new field. Gene Ellis offered an idea for *'ham-station-trai$iees." Several members of the club were quite interested in this activity. Plans for a record-hop were suggested. The members who returned from last year's organization are giving their time to teaching new members the methods of broadcast and the operation of the controls. After the new members have learned the operation, they will have a program of their own to conduct. This schedule will appear in this paper as soon as it is arranged. mitory hostess, WHG president, vice president and secretary, the presidents, vice presidents and secretaries of Moore and Madison Dormitories, and a representative each from the Sophomore and Freshmen Classes. A special note to freshmen and transfer girls: We want to become well acquainted with you but not by seeing you too much in that certain room in JOYNER. Baptist Student Union The Baptist Student Union met for the first time September 15 at 7:30 p.m. for a worship service. This meeting was attended by a large number. Open House was held September 19 with an attendance of approximately 125. The theme of the program was a TV party narrated by Gene Ellis. October 6 has been set aside as Join the Church Sunday. Make Cullowhee Baptist Church your church home while you are in school. We will be looking forward to having you. Also, on October 6 a social outing has been planned for the vicinity around Bear Creek. Sunday nights, supper fellowship is held at 5:45 p.m., followed by:BTU, 6:30 p.m.; church service, 7:30 p.m.; and recreation, 8:30 p. m. See you at church Sunday. Home Economics Club The first meeting of the Home Economics Club will be held at the Home Management 'House at 5:30 p.m. October 2. Supper will precede the business meeting. All members are urged to attend. FBLA Club The Future Business Leaders of THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN Saturday, September 28,1957 Stovall's 5 -10-25c Store I FIRST IN QUALITY FAIREST IN PRICES IF YOU DON'T SEE IT, ASK FOR IT SYLVA HOME OWNED WAYNESVILLE X Wi 'f~mr° ♦ COLLEGE SHOP OPENS- CAT'S PAUSE OPEN? the thing you once hated you will then love, and the thing you once I ciUD) gave a snort history of the [loved you can't help hating! | organization—from how it began eight years ago with just eight members until the present date. He expressed appreciation to the new members for their interest. The club would like to offer its warmest gratitude to Dr. Constantz for his letter to the club commending it for the ingenuous, aggressive and tactful manner in which the recruiting was conducted during registration days. An invitation is again extended to any undergraduate who is interested in any phase of radio "whatsoever," to join us in our activities as an active member in the most aggressive club within our college—YOUR RADIO CLUB. Women's House Government Association The Women's House Government Association has plans and hopes for a most happy and profitable year. We are very happy to have Mrs. Reve Perreault as our new advisor. The Women's House Government Association held the initiation for freshmen and transfer girls in the Student Union on Monday evening, September 16. Mary Louise Carpenter, president, was in charge of the program. Our special guests were Mrs. Perreault, Mrs. Edith Hall and Mrs. Marian Renfro. The WHG Council held its first meeting Thursday afternoon, September 26. This Council consists of the Dean of Women, Moore Dormitory hostess, Madison Dor- America held their first meeting Dr. Paul Ritter, advisor of the of the new scn°o1 vear in the LitUe 'Theatre of Stillwell Classroom COLLEGE SHOP and CAT'S PAUSE Monday, Friday — 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 4 Saturday, 7 a.m. to 12 noon Monday-Friday 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. i C0GDILL MOTOR CO. Dodge - Plymouth Approved Service 1 Phone JU 6-2618 I The Town House Motor Court I Main St. GULF GASOLINE 30.9c College Gulf Station Wall to Wall Carpet Tiled Bath Rooms Phone in Each Room Dial JUstice 6-2123 Sylva, N. C "%htu#t4et • only yoj can PREVENT FOREST FIRES! SYLVA WHEEL BALANCING - $1.25 - Weights Included Building on Wednesday night, the 25th of September. Henry Teal, club president, presided over the meeting. Sveral committees were appointed so that they could get to work on various projects which are being planned for this year. Eddie Gof orth was apointed chairman of I the Homecoming Float Committee and he made this statement: "We have won it (first prize) for the past two years and we will win first place again this year!!" The Executive Committee, which is composed of the officers and advisor of the club, decided last year to elect three regular club members to the executive meetings. Betty Norton, John Citty and Charlie Crawford were the three whom the club elected. All graduation seniors and interested juniors are encouraged to submit the names of various companies which they would like to be contacted about job placement interviews. This phase of the FBLA work is one of our most outstanding contributions. Bill Collinger announced that all members are required to pay $2.50 club dues to him anytime in the next few days. After a short welcome by Dr. Wayte the meeting was adjourned. WAA Women's Athletic Association is one of the most active organizations on campus. Physical Education majors are not the only ones that can join the club. WAA is for all the girls who are interested. One does not have to be the athletic type to become a member. WAA tries to sponsor a social event each month of the school year. Some of the events for 1957- 58 include the followins: dances, hikes, camping trips, Sadie Hawkins Day and Play Day. Women's Athletic Association meets the first Monday of every month. The first meeting will be Ortober 7. At this meeting a camping trip will be planned. Each Spring, WAA elects officers for the following year. Last Spring the following officers were elected: Betty Jo Clarey, president; Carolyn Bartlett, vice president; Jo Summey, secretary-treasurer; and Jo Corn, reporter. All freshmen girls are invited to attend our first meeting. ACE The first regular meeting of the Student Branch of Western Carolina College's Association of Childhood Education will be held in Reynolds Parlor at 7:30 p.m. October 21. The object of this organization is to provide a means by which members may achieve and enjoy professional improvement and fellowship through exchanging ideas and experiences, organizing study groups, receiving news of the wider educational world, making social contacts, and promoting better educational opportunities for children everywhere. Membership is open to all teachers, principals, superivsors, training teachers, educational administrators, parents and students interested in the problems of childhood education. Plan now to join us for an interesting and informative evening. Marshalls Club Plans Homecoming Dance The Marshall's Club met for its first meeting this year on Monday night, September 23, in the Women's Faculty Lounge. There were two very important topics discussed at this meeting. One was for the making of plans for the Home coming Dance, which is not far away. The club picked for its theme for the dance "An Evening on an Island." We of the club are going to do everything possible to make this one of the best dances eved given at WCC. The other important topic discussed was the selecting of new members for this year. Much time and consideration was taken in the selecting these new members. Their names will be listed in the next edition. The president, Virginia Volrath, presided. FTA The first meeting of the Future Teachers of America will be held October 3, at 7:15 p.m. in Reynolds Parlor. Lucille Wastler, president, will preside. The FTA will also be known this year as the Student National Educational Association. The Student NEA provides members with various opportunities, such as developing personal growth and professional competences and giving active professional membership on the local, state, national and world levels. Students may be either bona fide or associate members in the club. Bona fide members receive the NCEA and NEA Journal. However, associate members, usually freshmen and sophomores, receive full benefits of the club. Newman Club The Western Carolina Newman Club held its first meeting for the fall quarter Wednesday, September 18, in the parlor of Reynolds Dormitory. Father Healy of Franklin was on hand to help plan the program for the coming year. After he had talked with the members present at the meeting, refreshments were served. The club was happy to welcome two new members—Virginia Fowler, a sophomore, and Yvonne Moody, a junior. The Newman Club members are very proud of their growing membership and hope that other Catholics at WCC will join them at their next meeting Wednesday, October 2, The program for the year is still in the planning stage, but it is believed that it will be one of the most intererting the club has yet had. Westminster Fellowship The Westminster Fellowship held its first meeting of the school year at the Presbyterian Student House Sunday, September 15. The evening consisted of group singing, games and refreshments. Thursday night was Open House with an attendance of a'ooirt 40. Refreshments were served by the Women of the Church in Sylva. The program consisted of games, singing and dancing. The Student House is open at all times for recreation, dancing and studying. A new record player has just been added to the facilities. Also available are horse shoes, badminton and tether ball. On Sunday night, supper will be served at 6 o'clock, followed by a short program and recreation. The Westminster Fellowship may be small, but we are the fastest growing organization on campus. Wesley Foundation The first organized activity of the 1957-58 school year for Wesley Foundation was Open House for the new freshmen students. This was held Sunday, September 15, in the student lounge of Cullowhee Methodist Church, which is the regular meeting place for Wesley Foundation. A very large group of about 75 students attended this Open House. The program consisted of a general get-together and get-acquainted time. Following this, Linda Watson had charge of the devotional part of the program. Then, on Thursday, September 19, Open House was held for the entire student body. An overflowing crowd of 100-115 students showed up for this event. They were entertained by a program based on the theme "Folklore of the United States." Bob Abbot was master of ceremonies for a simulated TV broadcast which featured the talents of Dick Carpenter, Hedy West, Nan McCollum and Joe Dodson, who led the group in a folk dance. A local lady, Mrs. Cotter, related some of her experiences during her many years in these Western North Carolina mountains. Then came the refreshments! To conclude the evening, the group moved to the sanctuary where a thought-provoking worship program by Linda Watson was presented. The Wesley Foundation, undei the direction of the Rev. and Mrs. M i 1 ford Thumm (pronounced Turn), would like to remind all students of all religious denominations that the student lounge in the basement of the church is open every day for the use of the students. Available are a hi-fi record player, magazines, ping-pong, and other facilities for your entertainment. Also, be sure to attend Sunday School and church on Sunday mornings and Wesley Foundation each Sunday evening at 6:30. You'll be glad you did. Western Carolina Mountaineers The Western Carolina Mountaineer Square Dance Club met September 23. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mike Jolly, who welcomed the old and new members. Introduction of officers and sponsors were made. They are as follows: president, Mike Jolly; vice president, Don Ashe; secretary, Coleen Gambill; treasurer, Sonny Gastin; reporters, Helen Allen and Spike Joiner. Several committees were set up for the various activities that are to come off during the year. The next meting is to be October 7. All members and those who are interested in joining the club are urged to attend. PICNIC PLANNED: The Square Dance Club is off to a big boom with a picnic scheduled for October 3 at Cliffside. Fall Quarter dues must be paid by the club members and fifty cents is being charged all ihooo who desire to attend the picnic. This must be paid by club members and guests. This fee is to cover the cost of picnic materials. Sonny Gaston, treasurer, is in charge of collecting dues. Helen Allen and Spike Joiner are in charge of collecting the picnic fee, which must be paid by October 1. Chaperones for the picnic will be Dr. Squibb and Miss Barbara Lashley. There will be nine cars leaving at 4:30 in front of the library and one car will be leaving at 5:30 for those students having a 4:00 o'clock class. The Square Dance Club picnic last spring was a big success and this one is sure to be just as much fun. Everyone is sure to have a good time, so let's go! STUDENT DANCE COMING: Our street dance September 17 was such a success that we are going to have another one September 30. The dance will be in front of Joyner at 6:30. We are urging everyone to attend. The committee for the dance is comopsed of Don Gregory, Fred Calloway, Mary Ann Michlon and Carol Stockton. The Square Dance Club string band will play for the dance. Care for another square dance? —Well, you've got your wish. Following the football game October 12 there will be a dance in Breese Gym. These dances, which are all! free, seem to be enjoyed by all. Charwood Barbecue "Where There's Delight In Every Bite" Pit Cooked Barbecue and Other Foods Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Sundays 'Sandwiches or Meal—You Get A Good Deal" East Main Street Sylva, N. C. MEN'S STORE 'The Finest Clothes For College Wear" Phone JU 6-2450 Sylva, N. C. MIDDLETON'S ESS0 Standard Gas For Less Regular 30.9c High Test 34.9c Grease Job—75c Oil Change—$2.00 At City Limits Of Sylvar N. t. Highlands Cleaners And Laundry "Good Cleaning Gives Smarter Appearance" Deluxe Finishing Tailor and Seamtress JUstice 6-4314 Sylva, N. C.

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
  • Date original: 1957-09-28;
  • Date digitized: 2017-09-26
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  • Dimension: 21.5" x 16"
  • Pages: 8 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_1957-09-28_Vol23_No02
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  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library