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April, 1946 THE BENNETT BANNER Page Three Four successtiil business woiucu wlio aclclrcssccl sessions ol the In- stituie pause a nionieni lo exchange views. 'I'hey are, Ironi leli to riglit, Mrs. Annie V. Reid, ilorisi, Darlington, S. C:.: Mrs. Ckrtrude Aiulerson, canciy manufacturer, Birniinghani, Ala.; Mrs. Ci. \\'. Brown, truck lleet operator, .Scranton, Pa.; and Mrs. Robert L. Vann, treasure!', Pittsbtugh Courier, Pittsburgh, Pa. TODAY'S COLLEGE GIRL By HAROLD TAYLOR Business Women Tell Of Unusual Careers The thrilling stories of the six Negro business women who address ed the 2 0th Home-making Institute left Bennett students duly inspired and more recognizant of the many opportunities available in the buKi- ness world today. Seeing and talk ing with women who have succeeded in unusual careers, in all sections of the counti’y, proved to them that nothing is impossi'ble as long as there is the wi'll to do. With avid interest they listened to the story of a gallant woman who, twenty-seven years ago, took a meagre capital of twenty-five dollars ai!d began a l)usiness which today nets over a million dollars annually. The woman w'as Sara Spencer Washington, president and founder of the Apex Company, Atlantic City, New Jersey. The profound wi'sdom of her words as she offered eight guideposts to success disclosed the depth of the unwavering faith that had made Sara Washington what she is today. "Don’t let one defent stop you,” she implored, “concent,rate your ef forts and do one thing well. Be hon est in your dealings and rememl)er, if you w'ant to get ahead you must take chances.” The beautiful l)asket of flowers Mrs. Washington received followi'ng her address seemed lo symbolize the l)eauty she had brought into the lives of others through her cosmetic foresight. Enthusiastically students heard the story of a w'oman, from a small town in the South, who operates a thriving florist business. Said Mrs. Anni'e Vaiui Reid, “t noticed the existing need‘ of a floral business in Darlington, S. C. ami first began by simply cultivating . fl'livLe.i'S-.in my own front yard. Today I own three well-equipped green houses and do a large volume of business in all areas of horticulture.” The necessity of having some knowledge of business was evidenced liy students after hearing the stories of Mrs. Robert Vann, who assumed Ireasurership of The Pitts'burgh Courier following the death of her husband, and Mrs. George W. Brown, who has operated a successful truck ing ljusiness in Scranton, Pa., since her husband’s death. Sampling the confections of Mrs. C.ertrude Anderson, candy manufact urer, Birmingham, Ala., w'ho serves more than 400 wholesale customers in her vicinity, the girls laughingly admitted, “Regardless of necessity Mrs. Anderson, you certainly knovv how to make delicious candy.” And so the week progressed. Per haps these women and others often ■wearied of answering so many ques tions, but nothing could dissuade these young knowledge seekers. To them these women were the syml)ol of inspii'ation that offered new hope and stronger faith in the world of tomorrow'. Triangle News and Shoe Stand Expert Shoe Repairing 915 Fla.st >larket Street I'lione »a)J Drinks — Magazines — Notions • President, Sarah Law'rence College (excerpts from April issue PAGEANT magazi'ne) During the depression a new kind of student liegan to develop, al though a dominant “collegiate” type remained. The new student was ser ious about college work, interested in social theory, determined to take advantage of the one opportunity open for economic advancement. With the departure of the college men, and their slow return, college women found themselves dominati'ug our campuses. They edited newspapr ers, were elected to student coun cils, worked part time in factories, collected food, bandages, clothing, money for war and relief agencies. Many who previously had seen no reason to take an active part in commuity affairs worked with trade unions, the YWCA, the churches and the USO. Others left college to re place the men rn industries. Still others went to the military service. Something else happened to our young women. They fell in love with the boys who were their friends. Love itself quickened its steps. Our young women were involved in the three major crisis of mankind — marriage, birth, death, — at a point in their lives when less drastic experiences would ordinarily have been lost. They assumed responsibilities for the care of thei'r ow'u children and for building homes. The young men who were their contemporaries were maturing with equal speed, but in different ways. Now' that many of them are at home again, their attitude toward higher education is one of respect and earn est participation. This attitude has its countei'part in college women. Be tween them, our l)oys and gi'rls are Recently the officers of the var ious campus organizations were elected. These persons have not only ijeen showered with congratulations but they have also l)een constantly reminded of the responsiljility which they must carry in the coming year. Dedicated to the service of the stu dent groups, these leaders must think clearly and lead wisely. To lead wisely implies much. The will of the majority must be recog nized and correctly interpreted. Then it must be so put into effect that its results will ibe best for all involved. By gui'ding the student activities so that each member may participate fully, the leader must contribute to the development of each girl in her organization. These are the responsible obliga tions of the leaders and certainly helping to change the character of higher education in this country. In general, these young people are searching for a set of values to l)e- lieve in and live by. And they are looking to their teacliers for help in fi'nd'ing it. This fact reveals itself in two ways — in their desire to study philosophical subjects (and their concern for religious problems), and in their requests for help in choos ing a career. Through her experience in vndus- Iry and social work during the war, the college woman has begun to think of a future which includes many alternatives. Women have had a taste of living possiljle through di verse activities. They are not as ready to accept, as the last generation, motherhood as an exclusi’ve goal. Women in colleges are showing greater seriousness. They are con cerned that the years following their graduation from college provide eco nomic opportunities for themselves and the men they marry. They are more conscious of uncertainties, thus more intent upon knowledge. The are highly criti'cal of dogmatic solutions to our social problems. In general, their political sympathies lie with the lit)eral members of all parties, and with Ihe broad interests ol labor. They favor indivi'duals who suppoi’t democratic social action on specific issues. Their hopes are for news forms of democracy. The college woman today needs friendly guidance and advice from educators who, realizing that the younger generation has already grow'n up, will di's;uss on terms of equality the problem of youth as a proljlem for everyljody. Our college education must give the new' woman student the materials to serve with the greatest wisdom for the general w'elfare. merit the emphasis which is being placed upon thenr Bui what of the responsil)ility of the students who elected the officers'? Are they now relieved of all respousil)ility? Indeed, they are not! They, too. must have the good of the group in mrnd, for the success of an organization de pends more upon its memljers than upon its leaders. Just as service must be the key to the activities of the leaders, so co operation must be the watchword of the followers. There is no place here for Milton’s beautiful poetic state ment, “They also serve who only stand and w'ait.” Rather, each girl must enter wholeheartedly into the activities of her organization, Alw'ays, this simple adage must lie kept in mind: “A chain is only as sti'ong as its weakest link.” MISS BENNETT MEETS Dame Fashion “SPRING'’ has officially arrived! Just what have you in mind to wear on these hot and sticky days, these cool and chilly ni'ghts, these date days and nights??? lES'l'lORDAY while down on Fifth ..venue, I couldn't resist going into th.it small shop that has tiie loveliest hats you ever want to see. Then all ^,f a sudden it happened — I saw it! .t wa; a crinkly straw that sat on the liac.ij of tlie head with ribbon running through the crown. rVIC htard talk about an A plus lat.'n.g in t'tyle News!! 1 say a dress with Giijjon Girl l,r;.i,l on a hug-nie- i.iht waist baud wilh a full, very full, skirt, could easily get an A plus rating from me! “CAl’TIVATOR” , . , is a peek-a- luio lace v.-;,li eml)i'oidered' flowers in llie alternating panels of the bloust and softly shirred yoke. \Ol'’ViO heard so much about jrits tluil can now he worn, but nolh ng has lieen said about the blouse worn uiuler the suit! I have i.ne suggestion to make along that line ... A fresh and glowing thing made from a soft rayon material: a high neck, cap sleeves, and a ])iinlrd floi'al design (hat’s certainly an eyecati'her, HAVK you (hou5lil of creatfng a flair in your dress by the shoes you w'tar?? Have you seen the shoes as styled l)y Siliicca?? Don't w'ait, go to your neare;st dealer and see the shoes that w.ll put a touch of ele- gaiice, distinction, and personal ex- rression to your outfit. Nt)THlNG has l>een said al)out wliat the Bennett Girl w’ill wear. Sul'.s seem to top the list of my- lady's wardrobe. Some dressy and some tailcn'ed, some light and some dark: but all of which are very I'lattering to the weai’er! ! ! The ac- cesscH'.ej used with these lovely suits are standouts, lor said Hair in dress. Hie colors are stunning, OFFICERS 1946-47 S(ii(leiit Scimte Cabinet Chairman, Betty Powers; Vice Chairman. Joyce Edley; Secretary, Jocelyn iilanchet; Treasurer, Natalie Lynn; l>aiiiainentarian, Joycelyn Tate. I’eniu tI Manner Mdilorial Staff Lditor, Thelma Thomas; Co-editor, Gwendolyn .\lexander; News editor, Gwendolyn Gann; Feature editor, Lucille Brown; Business manager, Harbaia Sanford. V. \V. ('. A. PresideiK, Gwendolyn (iidney; Vice presi..ent, -Mas.sie Scoll; Secretary, Christine 1 iart.3field; Treasurer, Gay- bella Parnes. Mid-Week X’espers ('oniniittee Chairman, Gwendolyn Gidney; Sec retary, Irma Uoliiiison. W. S. ( . S. I'resident, Theophra Harris; Sec retary, lOdith VVashintgtoii ; Treasur er. Sallie Derrickson. Siinda.v School Superintendent, 1 v e r y Outter- brid'ge; Secretary, Elsie Griffin; Pianist, Theoiihra Harris; Reporter, Dorothy i^evy. Senioi' Cliiss President, Gwendolyn Alexander; Vice president, Jocelyn Tate; Secre tary, Edith Washington; Treasurer. Doris BesI; Parliamentari’an, Mildred Jones. •Iiiiiior Clas.s President, Ruth Sydnor; Vice Presidtnt, Virginia \Vagslaff; Sec retary, Elaine Mitchell; Treasurer, Dorothy Arnold. .Sophomore Cla.ss President. Ann Thomas; Vice president, Eleanor Barnwell; Sec retary, Lillian Murphy; Treasurer, Delores Jones. HELLO GANG, The Home-making Instiute gels better and better as the years roll on ( I’ve been here sucli a long (ime! ) Folks, we really got interested. When Hie students beg for discussions and sessions you know something is brewing: and it wasn’t just to miss class either. Yep, this year was tops, and lhal’s all the more reason for a “topper” nexi year. They tell me that the rain really poured at the Mernerettes dance the ( tlier night the platter SLlDii;!) and really turned out some “Soleed .Moosl'c”!! Some say it was reet but .some say it was just as the w'eather- man predicted stormy but gay! After the Mernerettes had rinsed the floor — the Juniors came in and, CH but they did, dryed it. They were all decked out with sweeping gowns and Krispy Kremes on top of their heads (better known as donuts!!) swaying to the strains of “Stardust” and jumping to the ripping beat of Hey Ba Ba Re Ba. Did the Frosh come on or didn’t they — that Sister Breakfast was really a sender! ! Hals off to the Howard Choir be cause they really hit the note at their concert at A. and T.! ! That recep- down at Holland Hall (no relation to the organist) really “keyed” things off — it seems as if our gang met everyone (well, practically) that (liey knew and had quite a fine time (dialling. Drip also met someone w'hom she’d like to don “the most interesting person she’s ever met.” He said in so many w'ords — “It’s not always the life you .see that counts, although that too is very important, but it is Ihe life you .sense and feel that really matters, because then you can go beyond the surface and search deep down into the true meaning of what life is.” The person — Clarence Holloway of Howard IJ — and ht. really knows what he’s talking about C.ang, because you see, he’s blind. We don’t usually get serious aroundl this section of the paper but, how about giving Clarence’s philosophy a thought. Blot me, DRIP. Compliments of MORROW DRUG STORE 813 E. Market St. Phone 79«1 or 9312 JO BELLE’S HAT SHOP Compliments of DR. B. W. BARNES 811 E:_ Market Street Office Hours: 8:3i0 to 1—2 to 6 rhono ))841 CAROLINA FLORIST 4:50 iO. Washln»lon St. I'lioii 7410 LANDSCAPE & DESIGNERS P^mmell T. (leorge. Mgr. Leonard C. Cooiier, Sec. & Treas. J. W. R. Grandy, Consultant THE KALEIDOSCOPE
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