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LOUISBURQ COLLEGE, LOUISBURG, N. C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1947
Number 3
Christn^as Activities Take Over Louisburg Campus
President Holton
Given Dinner
A Thanksgiving dinner wjis given
by the Ijouisburg College faculty in
honor of I’i-esidcnt Samuel Holton
in the Home Kconomics room Nov.
24. The invocation was by Mr. Bovsr-
ers. Mr. Moon spoke words of
welcome. Miss- Stipe gave a toast to
President Holton. The jiresident re
sponded witii words of appreciation.
“Literary Climpses of a College
President,” were presented from
English and American literature in
three episodes, ilrs. Hetty Tarpey,
Miss Merritt, and Mrs. l?artholoniew
read these selections.
The I>ouisburg sextet under the
direction of Miss Foster sang the
college songs of Duke T^niversity
and tlu> I’niversity of Xorth Caro
lina. Before disbanding everyone
joined in singing “Alma Mater.”
Worthington’s Poem
Accepted for National
Anthology
Hilary Worthington's iKiem “I’ll
Hold Y.iu,” has been accepted for
publi( ation in the Anthology of Col
lege I’oetry, published annually as a
result of the national poetry C(m-
test, for college students.
The anthology is a compilation of
the finest poetry written by the col
lege men and women of America,
representing every state in the Un
ion. Selections were made from
thousands of poems submitted.
Merry Christmas
Once again college students
are beginning to lock around to
see what ol’ St. Nicholas is
going to leave them for Christ
mas. Most students maintain
that the two weeks’ period away
from classes is the best present
Santa Claus can give them. To
this view COLUMNS gives out
with a great big “Hurrah”—
hoping, too-, that each student
will remember “a safe Christ
mas is the best Christmas ever.”
With the pleasing tunes of
Christmas carols filling the air,
COLUMNS wishes all a MER
RY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY
NEW YEAR. May the playing
of “Jingle ISells” bring merri
ment into hearts everywhere.
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Rabbi Speaks on Ten
Commandments
liabbi Tolochko of Temple Israel,
Kinston, discussed and explained the
Ten Comm.'indments at chapel hour
on Dec.
“How easy it is to destroy; how
difficult it is to build!” began Kab-
bi Tolochko. He discussed and il
lustrated each ot the Ten Commami
ments. Also pointed out that pic
tures taken by a photographer may
be retouched, but in the studio of
Cod, a man’s soul after death can
not be retouclied.
The Itabbi employed freiuent
illustration and humor, witli re
peated audience response.
Tlie speaker was introduced by
Carl Strickland, whose words were
briefly made the object of the
speaker’s humor.
After his talk the speaker was
invited by Mr. Moon to visit his
psychology class. The Rabbi spoke
of his internment in a German Prison
Camp and of his experiences in many
foreign countries.
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Carol singers and reader for Y Christmas Program. Left to right: singers, Eleanor Ellington, Bill San
ders, Olivia Martin, Richard Cole, Eleanor King, and reader of “Why the Chimes Rang,” Grace Hammond.
Hardy Mills. Photographer.
President Holton
Speaks to Staff
President Holton spoke to the
staff of COLUMNS on newspaper
work at the regular meeting
Wednesday morning, Nov. 12. He
began with an item that humor
ously emphasized the need for
clarity and taste in \vriting. Presi
dent HoKon mentioned briefly his
experience in news])aper work of
past years, citing his experience as
a reporter for the Durham Sun, as
correspondent for the (ireensboro
/)(/i/l/ Xcws, the Ncw-'i and Observer
and the .Associated I’ress; also his
position for a numb(>r of years as
adviser of the Rotunda, n-ewspaper
of \ irginia State Teachei-’s College.
Mr. Holton pointed out ways by
which (’OLUJINS might work to
ward improvement. He favored the
inclusion of more humor, affirming,
however, that the preferred method
was not a gossip column, which had
dubious value and should, if chosen,
be used only sparingly: he empha
sized the interesting and varied pos
sibilities of feature stories for hu
mor, mentioning tliat everyday sit
uations and incidents furnished wide
choice of subject matter. The I’res-
ident mentioned the desirability of
more news of future events but ad
mitted the difficulty for a monthly
newspaper like COLUMNS and com
plimented COLUMNS for news stor-
i(>s bsing rather well written. The
suggestions as to layout were that
the heads of stories form a diagonal
pattern as he cited having been
rather well achieved in the October
issue. At the close Mr. Holton in
vited the staff to ask questions and
discuss newspaper problems. Sev
eral •stiulents responded to this op
portunity.
'"Peter Beware'
Scores Dramatic
Success
The curtain went up on the eag
erly awaitt'd production I'etcr lie-
warc beforr a large audience in the
auditorium Tuesday evening, Decem
ber !l. Sponsored by the 1 iramatic
Club, Peter Heu'drc, a comedy in
three acts was a gala performance
deserving the praise it received
from ai»preciative spectators. The
entire cast, though amateurs, cap
ably performed their roles and are
to be (ongratulated upon their fine
performance. A tribute may fitting
ly 1)3 accorded the cast and the di
rector, Mrs. Tarpey.
Peter Beware was the first cam
pus play ot the current seascm; and
its success phenomenal, is yet a
"feather in the cap’' of Ijouisburg
('ollege.
Itetween acts immerous mono
logues of various content types were
given by the following : Gilbert Wat
kins, .John Amick, Carl Strickland,
Elmer Hest, Olivia JIartin.
Hobg
Senior Superlatives
Elected
Senior superlatives for the l!t47-
4S annual have been elected as fol
lows : Richard Cole and Helen Ays-
cue most versatile; Oliver Howell
and (Irace Hayes, most conscien
tious; David Whitaker and Hulda
Lincberry. most athletic. These
were ss'lec ted by a senior-class se-
Delta Psi Omega
Charter Signed
Delta Psi Omega Charter for the
local college chapter was signed by
the charter members at a brief in
formal social following the play
“Peter Beware” December 9. Mrs.
Tarpey was sponsor for the occa
sion. Those signing were: George
Laws, director; Russell Wilcox,
sub-director; Helen Ayscue, secre-
tary-treasurer; Bill Sanders, Bill
Hair, Huldah Lineberry, Bill Mel-
son, Charles Carty and Richard
Cole,
During the brief social hour
there was dancing. Punch and
cookies were served.
cret ballot Jlonday, December 1.
■Nominations had been made from
the floor on the Wednesday preced
ing, at a meeting of the senior class.
ood Gives A\es5age
On ’Peace of Mind'
Mr. Hamilton Hodgood, lawyer,
and Methodist layman, and teacher
of the College Bible cla.ss at the
church each Sunday, citeii the need
of peace of mind in onr world in
chapel Dec. 2. His message wa.s tak
en from .Joshua L. IJebman's Peace
of Mind.
"The world is groping for peace ;
the nations are seeking pe.ace . . .
There will never be peace on this
earth until man develops peace in
his own soul," the s|K>aker affirmed.
He emphasized the ways of at
tempting needed control of the com
plex machine the body : “We cannot
control our bodies by drinking al
coholic beverages or by strenuous
physical excitement. We can con
trol our bodies by seeking religious
insight,” he declared.
He told the story of an American
sohlier who proved his faith in God
by prayer. The speaker added : “You
can have the same kind of faith this
soldier had. You must conquer the
forces of evil within ym and re
place them by forces of love and
tolerance. If you, as students of L.
C„ gain peace of mind, it will
spread.”
Council Oath
Given Members
'I'he Men’s Student Council oath
was taken by five members at the
chapel program Dec. 9. William
Melson, president, administered the
oath to (Clinton Smithdeal, secretary-
treasurer>; .Tohn Amick, Dick Can-
nady, Hilary Worthington, junior
representatives; and David Whitak
er, senior representative.
After dismissal of all but the men
students. President Holt(m spoke
briefly on outstandng campus prob
lems and the proi>osed solutions.
I lick Cannady briefly set forth the
new Council election procedure.
Copies of the newly-adopted con-
stituti(m were given each man
student.
Story and Coffee Hour
“The Other Wise Man,” by Henry
Van Dyke, was read by Mrs. Tar
pey in the auditorium, followed by
a coffee hour, December 13. The
reading was in keeping with the
local campus custom of a Christ
mas story-reading time.
Miss Foster sang Yon’s “Jesu
Bambino” and Schubert’s “Ave
Maria.”
At the social coffee hour after,
students and faculty joined infor
mally as they were served coffee
and doughnuts,
Mrs. Schers and Mrs. Moon
poured coffee, and students of both
the Men and the Women’s Student
Councils served doughnuts.
The setting for the coffee hour
was created with seasonal decora
tions of cedar branches touched
with snow effects, with an array of
lighted red and white candles.
Veterans’ Club Seasonal Dance
The Louisburg College Veterans’
Club gave their annual Christmas
dance in the armory of the town of
Louisburg on December 17, The
music was provided by the Duke
Ambassadors, noted as one of the
most popular college bands in the
South and composed of 17 pieces
and two vocalists. Entertainment
was from about 9 in the evening
until 12 midnight.
This semi-formal dance began
with a short welcome by Hardy
Mills, the club president. During
the intermission punch was served
by Bobby Davis and his assistants.
Christmas Gifts to Needy From Y
The Social Service Committee of
the YMCA and YWCA played
Santa Claus to several needy chil
dren in P'ranklin County, with gifts
and money collected at the chapel
hour December 16. Students were
asked for contributions of canned
food, conservative toys and money
to purchase fruit and clothing.
These gifts were taken to the wel
fare board and a social service
worker, who was to take them to
the parents of the children on
Christmas Eve.
The Y Christmas Program
“Why the Chimes Rang,” by
Alden, was read by Grace Ham
mond at a Y worship program the
evening of December 11. Carl
Strickland spoke on “What Christ
mas Means to Me.” Don Wilson
read a Christmas Scripture pas
sage and offered a prayer. The
college sextette sang three num
bers: “O Come All Ye Faithful,”
“We Three Kings,” and “Silent
Night.”
The program was given against
a panel background of pictured
angel figures and large gold bell
cut-outs, angels and bells being
set against the panel of soft draped
blue.
Christmas Caroling
A group of college carolers made
a ](ilgrimage through Louisburg
Sunday night, Dec. 14, singing in
front of many homes, pausing es
pecially at homes of shut-ins. Miss
Foster was director of the group.
After Christmas Holidays
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Cramming Days
Before
EXAMINATIONS