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THERE’S A SONG IN THE AIR ARCHIVES (HE CECIL W. RO'BUI^S LIBKAhV LOUISBURG COLLEGE LOUISBURG.N.C. 27549 THERE’S A STAR IN THE SKY Volume II Loi'isBrm; ( OLLK(iE, LoriSBriK;, x. c., December it, 1942 Xuinbor ■'! STUDENTS HEAR TIMELY TALKS Mrs. Jessie S. Oi'egg, poordiiiiitor of tlie Family Life Community Pro gram, associated with the Rsleigli I’ublie Schools and si)onsored on Louisburg eami)us by the Yotiny; Men’s and Young Women’s Chris tian associations, recently held a se ries of discussions; boy-and-girl re lationships, courtship, and prepara tion for marriage. The speaker analyzed the subject against the changing ])ractices and ideas and in view of present condi tions and needs. “One of the gravest prolilenis of young people,” stated Mrs. (iregg on one occasion, “is growing u]) and es tablishing a home.” She pointed out firm bases foi- safe decisions and action in various ques tions of importance to youth; for ex ample, petting, smoking and drink ing. Her major position was that such matters must Ik? decided in terms, not of indulgence at the moment, but of an informed, sane view of ultimate price and results. How to choose a life coni])anion is another (piestion about which Mrs. (Jregg spoke. She ])ointed out criteria for judging whether a romantic in terest might be merely i)as,sing in its nature or likely to hold that fine stability that could justify a choice with the promise of permanent char acteristics of a successful marriage. Another view was that a person must become thoroughly acquainted with the person who is to Vk‘ bis life companion. What kind of person is he really? There is one thing certain: “You can’t find out in a ‘clinch,’ ” said Mrs. Gregg, discussing the subject of petting. “It is easy to get into the emotions of a man, but it takes skill to get into his interest.” Petting, she dubbed a lazy way of entertainment, a substitute for con versation. That a girl as well as a boy must use the mind as well as the emotions, was her position. To sublimate any inclination for jietting, cou])les must find activities, such as dancing, tennis, golf, and swimming to enjoy together. Also the best w’ay for a boy to know a girl or a girl to know a boy is by asso‘ia- tion, not just where the two are alone, but where they are in company with others. Xumbers of students attended the lectures; and after each one students discussed personal problems with Mrs. Gregg. The series has given evidence, by attendance and per sonal conference, of the interest en listed on the part of students and outsiders. CHRISTMAS EVENTS TYPIFY CAMPUS LIFE “Joj* to tl)c 12Iorlb! I. R. C. Discusses War Issues Christmas Greetings from COLUMNS May ihis Christmas Be, dearer than dear to you And holier than all others. For greater reverence, greater thankfulness Because of God’s Great Gift On that first Christmas night— The Gift that is our Star of Hope To guide through days like th ese A nd all our days. “Women will be used physically in this war more than in any other war—taking the places of men wherever they can,” said Mrs. Ben T. Holden, guest speaker at the In ternational Relations Club, Novem ber 26. I’lie occasion was tlie second meeting of the International Rela- ti(ms Club during “Women at War Week.” Mrs. Holden stressed the import ance of women in the war. She stated that in the thousands of jobs in defense industries only 331 are unsuitable for women. She com])ared the women of other countries to the women of the United States. In this reference she told that 8,770 of the workers in an Ordinance ])lant in Wales are women. Women have become airplane spotters, nurses’ aides, and key persons in numerous other j)ositions vital to our nation’s defense. Also in Russia w’omen are contril)Uting their efforts to their country. The Czech women subtly use their country’s patriotic colors in their clothes. Mrs. Holden concluded her speech with the statement that the task is not concluded even with the armistice, but that women work on. (Continued on page 3) Pearl Harbor Day Recognized Pearl Harbor Day was observed by students and faculty of Louisburg (College in the auditorium at 10 :!;0 a.Jii. on December 7. The program was ojjened with the fami liar “America the Beautiful” sung by the entire group. The college clioir then sang the spirited anthem, “(Jod of Our Fathers.” The speaker, Mr. Kilby, head of the Social Science Department, was presented by Dr. Patten, w'ho com mented briefly on the significance of the day. Mr. Kilby set before his audience the bare facts of what took place on that tragic morning of December T, 1942, between the hours of 7:55 and 0 :45. He told of the tremendous American loss of lives, ships, air craft, and other property. He mentioned the reference to the Alamo in the song “Remember Pearl Harbor” and graphically j)ointed oixt, not the comparison of the two events, btit the striking contrast. He said that part of the tragedy might have l)een averted, had the nation’s moral defense been at its best. In closing, Mr. Kilby spoke again of the job to be done and the neces sity for doing it speedily. Dr. Patten then concluded with a prayer for a victory which might (Continued on page 3) ^^ThereHl Always be Roses^^ Mrs. Miniver, a novel written by .la>i Stviitber a>id filmed by M.G.M., is a lieart-warming story centei'ed around the life and character of a young Brifisli wife and mother w’ho is a symbol of the pleasant and durable ])hase of living. It is an extraordinary and convincing story woven out of the present struggle. Mrs. Miniver, resourceful aiul lova ble, is enacted wonderfully by Greer (larson; Mr. Miniver, her hand some husband, by Walter Pidgen; and the son Vin, a student at Ox ford, impatient w'ith class-conscious ness, by Richard Ney. Mrs. Miniver is filled with love for the beautiful, both in people and in all living things. She loves roses and has a kindly understanding of both the poor and the rich who have grown them. When later the enemy comes, it is seen that they are no res])ecters of roses or flower shows. For those who love them, however, “there’ll always be roses!” as the station master said. From the picture we gather, too, the story of beings who are young and who love life, but die. Vin crosses class barriers and marries (-arol. Soon after, she is fatally (Continued on page 3) Formal Dinner 'I'iic formal Christmas dinner and the D('ceniher birthday party were jointly observed at t> ji.m., December II. '['he speaker of the evening was Mr. Wiley Mitchell, superintendent of Franklin (!ounty scliools. He spoke on national defense and the |)art all i>lay in this serious matter, (luests for the evening were Dr. and Mrs. Kent and Mr. and Mrs. Iledden. The December birthday guests were as follows: Theo Strum, Rich ard Byrd, Bobbie Ivey, Ida Margaret Braswell, Edna Lane, David Bradshaw, Bettie Belle, Enna Meekins, Claude F. Burrows, Horton Corwin, Mozelle Privette, Mar- garette Poole, Carol Temple, Annie Laurie Cowand, Louise Muse, Agnes Harris, W. D. Heath, Jr., and Thomas C. Helms. The dining hall was decorated in beautiful Christmas greens glisten ing with snowy sheen and in cheer ful red tapers. The delicious din ner was served by candle light. Campus Scenes and Dance On Saturday evening, December 5, pictures were shown of scenes on the campus and in town. An informal dance in the social hall followed. Also various table games were played in the faculty parlov_ The social hall, main hall, and the faculty parlor were beautifully decorated in Christmas greens, with lighted candles on every hand. Cberpidfjere Cfjrisitmag! 8 Cr&mming Days Until EXAMINATIONS While we are at home enjoying Christmas, all of our thoughts w’ill j turn to “our boys” and what they are doing on this our holiday of holidays. I They will be scattered as the four i w'inds to the four corners of the earth: Africa—Solomon Islands— 1 Hawaii — China — India — Alaska j — Iceland — Greenland — Eng land — Ireland. People of all these countries are looking into young American faces. There they will see the symbol of American hearts and minds as these our ambassadors live the Christmas season among them. “Our boys” will show these many countries what there is in Christmas “to have and to hold.” Johnny is there in Ireland play ing carols with his mouth harp, as his comrades sing, warm in com panionship wherever they are. It is cold—not so cold as here—though there may be a chill round about. Frank sits in the hot sun of .\frica, stewing physically but feel ing a queer shiver of emotion, for he is thinking of summer greenness of the trees and winter whiteness of the snow in New Hampshire. In England, David, a Japanese by race, but an American by birth and heart and mind, tells the Eng lish nothing new about using green ery and mistletoe at Christmas, for the custom came from England. They’ll surprise him by decorating his little cubby hole in the bar racks, as his mother decorated his home for him last Christmas. Iceland makes for the boys a real “White Christmas”; and as Bill skis on his holiday, he thinks of home in Minnesota and the train that always carried him and his friends to the mountains during the holidays. In all these different surround ings, though, boys have the same thoughts which travel homeward and Godward. They are taking part in a terrible conflict, but they’d like to be happy at Christmas. For every such John, Bill, David, and Frank, if there is Christmas this year, it will have to be in his heart—and for all of us, too, if we have a real Christmas, we must have it in our hearts. Mrs. Rose Reads “The Other Wise Man” On Tuesday evening, December 8, in the college auditorium, Mrs. Frank Rose, a former student of the college and now a resident of the town, read from memory to the mem bers of the Dramatic Club Henry Van Dyke’s The Other Wise Man. Her manner of presentation was free and flowing, and the interpreta tion wa.s sjiiritually inspiring and deeply exj>ressive of the true message! of Christmas. A social hour followed. Delicious doughnuts and hot coffee were served in the attractively decorated social hall. Dr. Patten Reads “A Christmas Carol” Dr. Patten read the traditional Dickens’ interpretation of the sea son, A Christmas Carol, in the audi torium at 7:30, December 12. Interpreting the reading were stcreo])ticon slides of the illustra tive engravings used in an early edi tion of the story. These quaint and humorous caricatures out of the nine teenth century heightened the Dick- ensonian flavor of the occasion. The (Continued on page 3) Can tve this Christmas— —be content with what we have even though it is less than what we have had? —live with a carol in our hearts? —truly think of others instead of merely ourselves? —do at least one unselfish deed each day? —pray more earnestly for our world and for peace for all men? —come back from our holidays with more reverence for life and all that Christmas signi fies?
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