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THE GUILFORDIAN
Entered at Guilford College, N. C., as
second-class matter under the act of Con
gress, August 24, 1912.
Published semi-monthly during the
school year by the students of Guilford
College.
Editor-in-Chief Roberta Reid
Managing Editor Martha McLellan
Business Manager Shirley Williams
Associate Editor —Cornelia Knight
Editorial Staff —John Sevier, Amoret But
ler, Ha nip Howerton, Peggy Goode
Sports Staff— lris Bevllle, Curtis Ratledge,
Carl Cochrane
Business Staff— Joe Demeo, Doris Loesges
Circulation Manager— Mary Frances Chil
ton
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Johns, Bettina Huston, Connie Leeds,
Jean Richardson
Reporters —Christine Stanfleld, Jeanne
Van Leer, Doris Shute, Violet Shurr,
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erick, Priscella Nichols, Ruth Graham,
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Ivahn, George Abrams, Patsy Peck,
Harriet Kallen, Jacqueline Ijames,
Doris Willard, Jane Pringle
Faculty Advisers —Dorothy L. Gilbert,
David H. Parsons
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Let's Go, Guilford!
Approximately one month and a half
has elapsed since Guilford began this aca
demic year. Attitudes which have devel
oped within this time have not always been
conducive toward the creation of a good
atmosphere.
Griping may give relief to the soul, but
it does not cure the cause of the ailment.
The apparent lack of unified action of the
students on common problems does not
help matters.
The only time that the whole student
body is together is in chapel. Other op
portune times do arise—namely, pep ral
lies, social functions, and football games,
but not everyone participates.
We become annoyed at policies now prac
ticed. It is natural to want improvement,
but we offer no constructive methods. Ini
tiative takes a back. seat and the merry
go-round continues to operate. We hear
the racket and are taken for a ride, but
long to be elsewhere.
The food situation presents a crisis in
Mary Hobbs. Students are not getting
enough nourishing food and therefore al
lowances are being spent to supplement
the lack of it in the dining room. Every
other conversation centers around not hav
ing good meals, which in turn leads to
lack of energy and malnutrition. Some
parents are considering taking their chil
dren out of college because of this present
situation.
All of this will hurt the reputation of
the college unless something is done about
it immediately.
Thanksgiving
Maybe it is just the picture of a big
turkey or the sight of corn stalks waving
that reminds one of that special American
holiday known as Thanksgiving, the day
set aside for everyone to count his bless
ings. The humble say that these are
countless.
We who are at Guilford have numerous
things to be thankful for. If one takes
each letter of the alphabet and puts down
everything from a to z that he is thankful
for, it is an endless task. The pessimist
my scornfully look at the world and say
that it. is in such a mess that he sees noth
ing to praise.
College is supposed to be an enriching
experience. It serves to open our eyes to
Ask Miss Pickwick
C*~B
My dear Miss Pickwick:
Others may think they have problems, but
theirs are nothing compared to mine. When I
think of the shame and humiliations I have en
dured, I seriously contemplate migrating to the
colder regions of Siberia where I can-be alone
with the polar bears and my woe. Life is one
dark vale of tears, and I have come to the
end of my rope. I am sure I will never have
any happiness in life. I'm not expecting any.
Perhaps I shouldn't have written you. but I
have asked the advice of Dorothy Dix three
times, and she frankly admits that she has no
solution to offer. I have written to every agency
for advice that I've ever heard of. I happened
to see a Guilfordian one day and I noticed your
excellent column in it, so I'm taking the liberty
of writing you.
Please lend me your advice on my soul-rend
ing problem. I am at my wit's end!
Yours desperately,
T. Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
Dear T. 8., Esq.:
I have never spent such a day of torture in
my life. What is your problem? I have read,
reread, and read again your passionate appeal.
I have tested it for secret message. I have
scrutinized it from every angle. Is your prob
lem that you are at your wit's end? If this is
what you wrote Miss Dix, I can see why she
was unable to help you. Neither can I. If you
would like a personal interview, however, my
office hours are from 6:30 to 7:30, and from
9:40 to 10:00.
Yours,
P. Pickwick
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East Wallowwallowford, Ga.
Dearest Prunella:
Your column has helped me so much that I
have been trying to think of a way in which I
can help you. For two weeks I have been devot
ing myself exclusively to the task of thinking
of some way to benefit you.
Now I have thought up a wonderful thought!
I will marry you! lam a good looking widower,
age, 52, with six children, age, six to twelve. I
have no cook; I have no housekeeper; I have
no job; but I am sure you can manage quite
well, you are such a wonderful, efficient, inde
pendent person!
As we have had no food for nearly a week,
due to my concentrated effort to think of ways
to make your life happier, could you please
hurry down on the next train?
Your devoted husband-to-be,
I. M. Verllazi
P. S. Could you bring some cigarettes with
you? I am all out. The children really smoke
more than they should. Thanking you in ad
vance, I remain now and forever—
Isaac Moracco
Attention Mr. Verilazi:
Think again!
Prunella Pickwick
the appreciation of the finer things in life
such as music, literature, and the good
deeds done by great people. This does not
mean that we should not look at the bad
things, but only that we be aware that
both exist.
As this Thanksgiving Day approaches,
may the spirit of the season touch us all.
Not just on the fourth Thursday in No
vember, but on every day of the year,
there is time to be thankful.
Chapel Programs
Chapel-going Guilfordians are a critical
group. This does not necessarily mean
that they are always discriminating or con
duct themselves as they know they should.
However, the fact remains that they are
restless, and perhaps a more varied pro
gram is desirable.
Last year several of our chapel speakers
were from the outside. Most of them were
enthusiastically received by the students,
and many of their subjects led to lively
and stimulating "bull sessions" after they
left. Many Guilfordians would like the
opportunity of hearing the Carnegie music
collection more frequently.
More variety is needed if chapel pro
grams are to fulfill their purpose.
THE GUILFORDIAN
CAMPUS PERSONALITY
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Almost any night in the week, if you seek
out the chaperones of the dance, you'll find one
of them a sandy-blonde, whose hair falls into
a "Cocker Spaniel" effect, who is approximately
5 feet and 3 inches tall, who weighs all of 115
pounds, and who has a very fair complectlon
with blue eyes.
If you questioned her you'd find she is a
"Navy-brat" since her father is a Captain in the
Navy, now stationed in New Orleans, La. She
comes to us from Deep River, Conn, byway of
the 48 States. Previous to graduating from High
School, she had studied in Just about every one
of them.
A very shy, retiring person, she makes friends
easily and is what we colleglates call a "Bran."
Though she's usually seen around campus in a
four-some, she has a winning smile and a cheery
greeting for all. She is the Managing Editor of
the GUILFORDIAN and vice-president of the
W. A. A. She serves as representative on the
Women's Student Council and is a dependable,
trust-worthy member of the senior class.
Around Founders you'll find her every night
after 10:00, lounging in "Ilea's Alley" strugg
ling with a theme or poem for English, which
is her major subject.
By this time all of you must have recognized
her, but just in case some new-comer isn't sure —
its Marty McLellan.
—Peggy Goode
OPEN FORUM
The editor received a letter from the student
leaders of Bennington College, Bennington, Ver
mont, which suggest ways that American citi
zens can take action on the question of the
control of atomic energy. Excerpts from this
communication are published as the editor feels
it is an important matter requiring attention.
Dear Friend:
As student officers, members of the student
body, and as citizens of the United States, we
would like to call on you for consideration of
the gravest prblem that we, as a nation, have
ever faced. The problem is how to keep the
United States from leading the world into the
most ferocious armument race it has ever seen.
The atomic bomb has opened up unlimited pos
sibilities of destruction. Unless the facilities
of producing and using this weapon are placed
under effective International control, the Great
Powers of the world will develop them, in a
vain search for security and run blindly into
another war
We feel that the college youth of this country
should add its voice to that of the nation's fore
most scientists, in asking our government for
a bold and responsible step toward international
control of atomic energy.
The purpose of this letter is to beg your stu
dent body to cooperate with Bennington and
other American colleges in shouldering the task
before us. Enclosed you will find a copy of the
petition which our college community sent to
President Truman. We urge you to draw up a
similar petition and have it endorsed by your
student body and faculty. We also ask you to
urge all students and faculty to write to their
Congressmen, demanding immediate action on
the problem
We cannot state this plea too strongly. Nor
can we over-emphasize the duty and responsibi
lity that is placed before us by the problem of the
atomic bomb
(Signed by Student
Leaders at Bennington)
November 10, 1945
On the Inside
Well, another column Is due, so here goes.
However, before we start this mess, we would
like to say that If anyone has any "dirt" that
they would like printed (?), all they have to
do is to write a brief sketch of the incident and
put it in CAMPUS mail. Address all "communi
ques" to BOX 54. This information will be kept
strictly confidential, so don't worry about being
"exposed."
O
Now for the "soil," or shall we say "The Good
Earth." What's this we're hearing about the
Carte de Jour at "Trlckette's Iticketts," (more
popularily known as Mary Hobbs?) The editors
of this column believe that SOME ACTION
SHOULD BE TAKEN, because when residents
of that so called "Living Place" are told by
their doctors that they are suffering from mal
nutrition, ... ! (By the way, we are writing
this while guzzling a stiff fifth of v-8 juice.)
Being ignorant peasants of the "soil," we
would like to know just what the heck is going
on between K. K. K. (Kochrane, Kelly, and
Kole) or "I'm Wondering Who's Kissing Her
Now."
We hear that Wendell Edgerton is a dollar
richer these days. What's the matter, Bruce;
losing your technique?
O
Has anyone seen pen pal Pomeroy lately?
If so, will you please notify Tex at once, as she
is "greatly concerned."
O
We hear from reliable sources that Donna
has given up her terrariums. She's going in for
men now.
O
God's gift to women, Cappiello (known In
New North as Cappy the Shiek) says that he
Is more than willing to mend all the hearts that
"Lover" Baker has broken. Anybody got a
needle?
Chazz McCaskill is really hitting the books
these days. Quote McCaskill: "Mark my words,
that Forever Amlier is going to be a best seller
one of these days."
O
While attending the Inter-Racial meeting at
Duke, Augie Kadow "accidentally" set fire to
Dr. Hohn's car. This incident led to the re-writ
ing of the title of a popular song; "I Don't
Want To Set Your Car On Fire, I Just Want
To Start A Flame In Your Door."
O
Well, guess that's about all for now. Don't
forget about what we said at the beginning of
this masterpiece. We are going to print the
diet of a tape—worm, but with food conditions
the way they are, the heck with the diet; bring
on the worm!
LAGO AND MOOLIO—MOOLI
i mortimer
1 mortimer have been hearing from all sides that
two giddy seniors were masquerading as victoria
and me at the halloween dance 1 know i am not
a handsome cockroach by any means but i do
hate for people to get the wrong idea speaking
of the prizes i like candy too how about a cut
in j and snaki i got to the dance late but i
saw mary butler she reminded me of my aunt
martitia tumble bug who was famous in 1933 as
a star in the Chicago worlds fair she was
manager of the flea circus victoria tells me that
the fashion now is for sweaters to be worn
inside with a broad leather belt for decoration
why did she have to tell me that i can see
it for myself wlio put the car on founders porch
i sat in it for three hours waiting for the owner
to come to drive it off but none came cuthbert
the caterpillar and i celebrated halloween in a
big way we got on top of a little brick wall and
pushed acorns of water over on victoria and
betty beetle i never lauhed so much in all my
life have any of you boys ever seen a girl with
her make up streaked and her pompadour soak
ed boy victoria packs a wicked glare she hasnt
spoken to me for four days but she will i think
the moon will be full tonight and if norm and
mary lee and ben and nancy will give us a little
room on the benches we will look at moons
through trees too i went to chapel for the first
time the other day on the brim of dr milner
new hat and i was appalled at what i saw did
the freshmen stand back and wait meekly for
the seniors to stalk out they did not after
everyone was safely out of the building the
seniors gravely and sadly marched forth i
think something should be done so does victoria
thanksgiving will be here pretty soon i cau
hardly wait if anyone is interested at all in the
digsetion and appetite of a literary minded cock
roach i like lots of sage in my turkey dressing