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MARS HILL, NORTH CAROLINA, OCTOBER 6, 1934
’LANS FOR NEW DORMITORY
BEGUN BY GIRLS OF COLLEGE
No. 2
1 in
slice 'nthusiastic Program Initiated
the \Por Modern Campus Home;
s of One $300 Gift Received;
tor- Others Promised.
;inct
the Mars Hill girls are eagerly work-
the ,g to realize a dream of having a
iohn girl’s dormitory here to accom-
lOdate 150 girls. Founders’ Day,
6sti- ctoher 12, has been selected as the
the jy for love gifts to be made to the
anc- fjjja Mater for the purpose of build-
Ig the new home. Dr. Moore has
fteriven his consent to the girls’ plan,
nd six committees are at work.
There are now 107 girls in Spil-
an, 25 in Rivermont, 25 in Treat,
le old infirmary, two in the infirm-
ry, a number in town, and a few
ncomfortably situated in the up-
plrs of a store. Every year a larg-
r number of girls comes to Mars Hill
iced
and
vere
rd.
fian-
red,
they
ony
the
f an
if
r the training received here.
Two mass meetings have been held
'hey?r discussion of the dream. The
allowing chairmen of committees
jjj^j^lade reports: Martha Mae Glazener,
jgj.Tneral and finance; Thelma Killian,
■ayer groups; Mildred Hellen, build-
seti-f^ and grounds; Edna Jobe, faculty
pjj_nd business men; Edith Baucon,
jasyfudents; Annie Mackie, publicity and
ja^f^yTiends of college. The prayer groups
^j,leet daily for prayer with this the
ark-1^’" object.
' It has been estimated that the new
upbuilding will cost between $60,000
lilarf*^ $100,000. The building is
the> be a stone-front, three story
iructure, large enough to ac-
.^yj^Jwnmodate 150 girls. The new
1 to®”*® be located beside the new
fjjgifirmary. There is to be a large
iing®”®b around the front, large recep-
on rooms for prayer meetings and
^^ocial gatherings, suite for the house
[Other, and a teacher’s reception
)om. Miss Jobe reports that al-
^ady donations have been promi.sed
y faculty members, and each girl
V romises to make a little love gift
i jfore Founders’ Day towards a new
^ )me. Letters have been written by
J le publicity committee to the trus-
JUNIOR PRESIDENT
JOHN RUSSELL POWELL
Junior Glass Chooses
J. R. Powell President
Miss Jessie Indorff Elected Vice
President Of Largest
Class.
les, telling them the need of the
g J >me, and the eagerness of the girls
^ jir it, and inviting them here for
Day.
• bunders'
I One friend on the campus, whose
jame is being withheld at present,
• as this week contributed 300 dol-
I rs to the fund.
•
42 Grandchildren Now
' Enrolled At College
is.
tcreasing Number Of Children
Of Former Students Attend
Mars Hill.
Coming to Mars Hill College has
come a tradition in some families
>w represented in this institution.
)r evidence of the fact, 52 children
grandchildren of former Mars
11 students are here now. Of this
mber, 11 are either grandchildren
great-grandchildren of former
udents. The great-grandfather of
Iward Smith was one of the found-
s of the institution. Jim Huff and
lith McIntosh are grandchildren of
e college on both sides. Margaret
iderson’s grandfather was a presi-
nt of the institution at one time,
hers who have had grandparents
Mars Hill are: Margaret and Wal-
“r Hendrix, Jennie Horton, C. J.
John Russell Powell, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Russell Powell, of Raleigh, was
last week elected president of the
largest freshman class in the history
of Mars Hill College. Miss Jessie In
dorff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. N.
Indorff, of Asheville, was elected vice-
president. The first meeting of the
class was presided over by one of the
faculty members, Mr. S. B. King,
until Mr. Powell took charge.
Mr. Towell was ah outstanding stu
dent at Garner High School last year.
The following are among the honors
he held: secretary of class, assistant
bu.siness manager of school paper,
president of science club, vice-presi
dent of glee club, winner the declam
ation medal and player on the base
ball team. At Mars Hill he has also
been elected to offices in Sunday
School and B.Y.P.U. James Frazier,
Charles Fisher, John Clark, Joe
Robertson, and Brice Keller were al
so nominated for the office.
Miss Indorff was a leader in her
high school and held the following of
fices: reporter of class, representa
tive of student council, president of
commercial club, vice-president of
National honor society, and president
of glee club.
There are 102 girls and 157 boys
enrolled, making a total enrollment
of 257 in the C-I class. Mr. Powell
stated upon being elected: “I realize
that it’s a very responsible position,
but with the cooperation of the class,
I am sure we will be the best class
ever”.
McConnells honored
ON GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. McConnell
Spend Golden Wedding Day
On The Campus; Honored
In Asheville.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. McConnell yes
terday honored Mars Hill College by
spending part of the day of their
golden wedding anniversary on the
campus, where they were enthusiast
ically received by a number of stu
dents and other friends.
After taking lunch at the college,
the couple were honored by an in
formal reception in the Spilman par
lors. Here many friends came in to
extend their felicitations to them,
while they were entertained by a
varied musical program furnished by
members of the college music de
partment. Refreshments were served
by the domestic science department
of the college and were enjoyed by
all present.
Mr. McConnell, a native of Ashe
ville, now resides in Fort Myers,
Florida. Mr. and Mrs. McConnell
lived in Asheville until one year ago,
where they were prominent citizens
and were leaders in religious and civ
ic affairs. Mr. McConnell has been a
deacon of the First Baptist Church
there for over 40 years. He has been
a member of the board of trustees of
Mars Hill for many years and retains
this position yet, although he lives in
Florida. Ten years ago Mr. McCon
nell sponsored a movement for a new
gymnasium for the college, and Mc
Connell Gymnasium was the result.
He was a large contributor to the
building which was named for him.
Last night, at the First Baptist
Church in Asheville, Mr. and Mrs.
McConnell were honored by a recep
tion from 6 until 9:30. Many friends
were present to congratulate them.
Here, also, a musical program and
other entertainment were tendered
them by prominent Asheville citizens,
FOUNDERS OF THE COLLEGE
WILL BE HONORED OCT. 12
SENIOR PRESIDENT
ERNEST DUDLEY
Ernest Dudley Heads
Seniors For Year
Senior President Popular
High School And
College.
In
John Fisher Chosen
To Head Euthalians
Thirty-Seven New Members
Have Applied For Admis
sion This Year.
Edgar Kirk To Head
Student Council
j len. Jack Carter, Vera Ramsey, and
jlith Redmon.
I This group of 52 has been photo-
japhed and will in all probability be
jRured in the annual. However,
, ly 48 students were in the pictures
—,en by Mr. Stringfield, who regrets
—It having been able to get all chil-
len or grandchildren of the college
one picture. Dr. Moore takes
eat pride in the fact that so many
ildren and grandchildren of former
jidents come back to Mars Hill to
J (Continued on page 2)
In a recent meeting of the Student
Council held in Brown dormitory, Ed
gar Kirk, by a unanimous vote, was
elected president for the new year.
Mr. Spencer B. King, who presided
over the meeting, had many helpful
suggestions which he presented to the
councilmen for consideration. A
very interesting and beneficial meet
ing was held for the primary pur
pose of making plans by which the
councilmen can act in a more efficient
way. Important topics were discussed
that concerned the welfare of both
dormitories. It is anticipated by
those who attended that a better year
is in store for the councilmen. En
thusiasm was at its peak when the
new plans were laid down.
Other councilmen are: Neil Hart
ley, Roger Franklin, Lionel Hoffman,
Carter Hawkins, Raymond Hunt, La
fayette Wrenn, and Edward Robin
son.
On September 21 the Euthalian
Literary Society unanimously accept
ed the men recommended to offices
by the nominating committee, there
by electing John Fisher to the pres
idency after a particularly interest
ing program. Mr. Fisher will hold
office during the next term of the
society year. The society is very
much pleased in its choice of officers
for the next term of office.
Although few old Euthalians are
back at Mars Hill this year, the spirit
is being kept high, and many new
members have been added to the roll.
A grand total of 37 have applied for
admission into the Euthalian Literary
Society since the opening of school.
The students selected for member
ship in the society are among the
best on the campus from the stand
point of scholarship and talents, ac
cording to the members of the so
ciety.
The high spot of the program giv
en on September 21 was a debate,
the query for which was, “Resolved:
That the Feminine Sex of Mars Hill Is
Preferable to the Girls Back Home.”
The debaters were: affirmative, Har
vey Martin and Charles Harding;
negative, John Fisher and Allen
Spitzer. The debate was of vital in
terest to all present, and every one
expressed his enjoymnt of the dis
cussion.
The officers elected by the Euthal
ians were: John Fisher, president;
William Hill, vice-president; Edgar
Kirk, recording secretary; Henry
Keller, censor; Leslie Griffin, corre
sponding secretary; Raymond Mid-
kiff, chaplain; Brownlow Hastings,
(Continued on page 2)
Ernest Dudley, son of the late Dr.
E. E. Dudley, of Rockymount, Vir
ginia, was elected to head the senior
class at the meeting held Thursday,
September 27, presided over by the
retiring -president, Joe Dickson of
Lenior. Other officers of the class
were: vice president Lionel Hoffman,
West Gastonia; secretary and treas
ure, Carter Hawkins, West Asheville.
Mr. Dudley has made a splendid
record during his high school days
and also on Mars Hill campus. In
high school he was president of his
senior class, president of the Hi-Y
Club, president of ^outh Western
Virginia Conference, and at Mars
Hill is secretary of the Philomathian
Literary Society, circulation man
ager of the Laurel and president of
the Virginia club. He made the fol
lowing statement regarding the
year’s work.
“With the cooperation of the class
as a whole, we are going to make
this the greatest C-II class in the his
tory of Mars Hill College.”
The retiring officers of the junior
class of last year are: Joe Dickson
of Lenoir, president; Nina Hayes of
Barrett, West Virginia, vice-presi
dent; Alice Early, Erwin, Tennessee,
secretary, who was unable to return
to college this fall.
The class has a total of 172 mem
bers.
Band Makes Debut
Under Mr. Stringfield
Amid the antics of the cheer lead
ers and the rah-rahs of the student
body, the- first M'ars Hill college band
in several years made its debut on
the football field to aid the Lions in
trouncing Boone in the first home
game of the season.
The band, under the able direction
of Mr. P. C. Stringfield, is making
rapid progress and promises to
become quite an asset to the social
and athletic activities of the college.
Practices are held on Monday and
Wednesday evenings of each week,
and each member is heartily cooper
ating toward the success of the or
ganization.
The following are members of the
band: bass horn, Joe Crumpler;
trombones, J. N. Barnette, Brown-
low Hastings, Donald London; trump
ets, Duke Condruff, Ronald Biddle;
drums, James -Randleman, Francis
Gibson; baritone, Schubert Holt;
clarinets, Harold Tysinger, Glenn
Miles, Herbert Sebren; French horn,
Frances Shuford; saxophones, Carl
Beaman, George Bowman.
History of Seventy-Eight Years
Marked By Romance And
Heroism.
Friday, October 12, Mars Hill Col
lege will celebrate the seventy-eighth
anniversary of the founding of the
college and the birthday of one of
its founders, Edward Carter.
A tentative program for Founders’
Day is as follows: Hymn, “Faith of
Our Fathers”, (Henry and Walton),
congregation; prayer; chorus, “Ye
Watchers and Ye Holy Ones” (a sev
enteenth ce-ntury German melody).
Glee Club; announcements and rec
ognitions; “Mignonette” (Bauman),
orchestra; address by Dr. William
Preston Few, President of Duke Uni
versity; “Alma Mater” (Whitehurst
and Roberts), student body; benedic
tion.
Founders’ Day is celebrated each
year on October 12, the birthday of
Edward Carter, who was born Octo
ber 12, 1814, and died 1905. It was
Edward Carter who with others first
conceived the idea of a college at
what is now Mars Hill, and it is
on the land which Edward Carter gave
for a school that the college now
stands.
The school which these pioneers
founded in 1856 was called French
Broad Baptist Institute. The name
was changed in 1859 to Mars Hill
College. From the date of its found
ing to the present Mars Hill has been
a pioneer institution. It was then
the only school in the vicinity; it is
now the oldest institution of higher
learning in North Carolina west of
the Blue Ridge; and it has been a pi
oneer in the junior college movement
in the south.
The history of the college is one
of romance and heroism. The sacri
fices of those who gave the land and
erected the first buildings, including
the selling of old Joe; the vicissi
tudes of the college during the Civil
War, when soldiers were quartered
in the buildings and when all but one
of the buildings were burned; the
struggles and poverty of the college
during reconstruction days and after;
the contihued devotion and self-sac
rificing loyalty of those who have
given money and life to the college
down to the present, constitute a
story which will perhaps never be
told.
B.Y.P.U. Study Course
Closes On Friday
Approximately 450 Students
Enrolled In Six Courses
Of Study.
The annual B. Y. P. U. study course
was held this week, beginning Mon
day, October 1, and closing Friday,
October 5, with several very inter
esting and helpful classes being of
fered.
The courses offered were: “Our
Doctrines,” taught by Mr. Wood, Dr.
Davis, and Mrs. Canup; “Pilgrim’s
Progress,” taught by Dr. Moore;
“Missions Our Missions,” taught by
Mrs. Olive; “Senior Administration,”
taught by Rev. James A. Ivey, pastor
of the West Asheville Baptist Church;
“Training in Church Membership,”
taught by Dr. Sams; “Wisdom in
Soul Winning,” taught by Mr. Olive;
and “Investments in Christian Liv
ing,” taught by Mr. McLeod.
This is one of the three study
courses which aire held during the
year and is conducted under the di
rection of Jack Benson,' general di
rector of the B. Y. P. U. Approxi
mately 450 students were enrolled
in the six classes, and there seemed
to be unusual interest and enthusiasm
shown in all classes.