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PAGE FOUR GARDNER-WEBB PILOT MORE DIXON BOOKS GIVEN It was announced recently the library of the late A. C. Dixon, a native son of Cleveland county, has been given to the college. The collection, composed of volumes, has been donated by his daughter, Mrs. Clara Dixon Rich ardson of Black Mountain, vifrote that Cleveland county and Its people were always close father’s heart and that she wished his books to be placed where they would be useful. A famous theologian, he son of a great minister of the Gospel, the late Thomas Dixon of Cleveland county, whose work he carried to the heights until he looked upon as the leading figure in the American ministry The A. C. Dixon books will take their places beside those of his brother, Thomas Dixon, playwright and author, in a special ro built in the new John R. Dover memorial library when it ed on the campus. The tile floors in the Capitol Washington have been in place for more than 90 years. Greene's Garage GENERAL AUTO REPAIRING • BODY WORKS • PAINTING iJoiiing -Spiirigb,- Dear To Our Hearts Of the early days of the school low known as Gardner-Webb Col- ege no name is better known and loved than that of Professor James Dwyre Huggins. Connected with the school for 25 years, firs principal and then as dean he change from Boiling Springs High School into Boiling Springs Junior College. s Baptist educator was born Sumter, S. C., on August 24, 1874. A graduate of Catawba Col- i the University of North , he began his career in school work as principal of Beth any, S. C., Presbyterian School in ItfUS. In the spring of 1907 he be came the first principal of the new Boiling Springs High School, which established by the Kings Mountain and Sandy Ri Prom that time until his death on April 19, 1932, the story is filled with love, devotion, and work for the institution which became junior college in 1928. His sym pathetic understanding, his faith, Christian service have left ■pression on the hearts anc the countless men and who have felt his influ- o many, “Professor Hug gins” was the school. His influence has shaped, in large measure, the ideals of the institution which ' recognized its debt by naming " ■' buildings in his honor. Choir Sings For Meet Of Sandy Run Baptists Members of the choir journeyed ) Forest City to sing for the San dy Run Baptist Association Wed nesday, Oct. 8. The program was: “Lo, A Voice To Heaven Sounding”, “As Pants The Heart”, and “Bless The Lord, O My Soul”. C. J. Hamrick and Sons, Inc. • General Merchandise • Cotton Ginning • Deere Quality Farm Implements and Parts Boiling Springs, N. C. HAMRICK AND BAILEY FURNITURE and ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Gardner-Webb Students Always Welcome! Boiling Springs, N. C. Gastonia Church Gives $500 To Gardner-Webb President Phil L. Elliott of Gard- Wer-Webb college recently an- i'ounced the receipt of a gift of 500 from the East Gastonia Bap- Ist church. This was the final ayment on a pledge of $2,500. 'resident Elliott expressed gratifi cation for the college to this dhurch and to all organizations contributing to the support of the institution. As reported in Furman’s Hor net, “rat day’ ’was observed, and all freshmen are known to have survived. : The dress for the day consisted of a stocking on the head, a loud, pleated skirt up-side-down, wrong- side out, and a loud skii-t. Stock ings were worn half way up the legs, held on by colored ribbons. Socks on the hands and jewelry completed the costume. No ir up was allowed. For the entire day, rats ha refrain from speaking to boys, dress all sophomores as Miss, now them to enter first through doorway. Freshmen were foroia- sn the use of the front entrance, 'io make a complete day of it, all rats met on the front lawn equipped with tooth brushes and thimoles to give to the iront walK its annual scrubbing. CORRECTION, PLEASE! The last issue of the Pilot was incorrectly numbered as Volume I. Since publication an earlier copy has been found which proves Lhis to be Volume XV. Lineberger Heads Ministerial Band Alfred Lineberger, president of the Ministerial Band, announced today that the members are show ing much interest in the organi zation this year, and that all of- ncers have been elected. President Lineberger said, “We are planning to use a lot of talent this year in weekly meetings, in prayer services, pastoral supply work and in a mission Sunday ochool which is being sponsored by Calvary Baptist church in Shelby. Any one wishing to help ■ 1 any of these services should gei I contact with Dewey Greene, Al- n or Charles Anderson.” Kenneth Snyder was nar president; John Long was named chorister; Elizabeth Lane was nam ed pianist; and Jack Brown, Elsie Ballsieper, Kathleen Dicky, ; David Morris were named progi committee. Dear To Our Hearts On this Founder’s Day we to express our gratitude to L.illian Ritch, who for more than 29 years served our college as dietitian. A woman of highest Christian character, of self-sacri ficing principles, of untiring devo tion, of deepest concern for others, has a place in the hearts of srous alumni. The 1938 Year , dedicated to Mrs. Ritch, ac claims her capability, saying that she served “wholesome and appe tizing food . . . when there ’ very little stock in the larder. G. T. McSwain's Cash Store » School Supplies ' Groceries ‘ Notions > Notions > Radio Repairing ’ Furniture ’ Gas and Oil Boiling Springs, N. C. JACK'S JEWELRY FINE WATCH REPAIRING . WATCHES . DIAMONDS • JEWELRY • SILVERWARE . BILLFOLDS The first chop suey was con cocted in New York City Septem- 1896, by a chef employed by Li Hung Chang. Although this dish is unknown in China, he gave this fancy name believing that would appeal to both American and Chinese tastes. Little Milton came home from Sunday school'with a mite b “Why do they call it a mite Mother?” asked Milton. “Because,” chirped in his broth er, “you mite put something in, and you mite not.”—The Church- Hiker (waving to a motorist) 'm going your way. Motorist (waving back): So 1 2e; but I’ll get there before you 0.—The Haversack. “Well, Buster, what are you go- ig to give your little brother his birthday?” “I dunno. I gave him the measles ist year.”—Exchange. Tailor (measuring Scotsman for suit of clothes): And how would you like the pockets, sir? McTavish: Well, just a wee bit BRIDGES GROCERY . GROCERIES • MEATS • FEEDS • FERTILIZER Boiling Springs, N. C. ZEN BRIDGES Owner and Manager MODERN CLEANERS PICK-UP and DELIVERY SERVICE Alterations Satisfaction Given— Not Promised Boiling Springs, N. C. THANKS FROM STUDENT GOVERNMENT The Student Government tal this opportunity to thank t... faculty, the students, and the fa culty advisors for the spirit friendship and co-operation backing the Bulldogs on our trips, to the opponents’ own fields 1 ' games thus far in the season. We feel that by this effort every one concerned has contributed the spirit and effective- not ( ) let The se; us stay right in there backing team in the games to be played on our own home field. Let us show Brevard, Mars Hill, and Presbyterian Junior College that we can win, and at f time treat them as guests.—Reeves Walker, President of Student Government. VET'S GRILL WE SPECIALIZE IN PLATE LUNCHES SANDWICHES - DRINKS Curb Service Boiling Springs, N. C. Three Marshalls Added For Year October 15—Today three new marshals were chosen for the cur rent school year. They are: Alfred Lineberger of Stanley, a graduate of Stanley High in 1931, Harold Mott of Car- oleen, a graduate of Tri-High in 1945, and Charles E. Monteith of Bryson City, a graduate of Swain County High in 1943. Those three students were elected to replace three former students who did not return to school this fall. They were Maude Largen of Winston-Salem, John W. Thomas of Morven, and Ray A. Kaylor of Gastonia. Kaylor and Thomas are now enrolled in State College. The Marshal club now consists of John Long of Gastonia and High of Dallas as chief mar shals, Dot and Margaret Morris of Winston-Salem, Rebecca Kirby of Falls, Loretta Phillips of Greensboro, Paul Comer of Win- i-Salem, Joe Smith of Mount Holly, and Claxton Hall of Kings. Faculty Receives Guidance Course Wayne Oates, Professor of Psychology and Clinical Training Seminary in Louisville, spent three days on Gardner-Webb tpus leading the thinking of the faculty in a Guidance Clinic. a major step in the program guidance, which has been launched at Gardner-Webb this year. Dr. Robert A. Dyer, as direc- ]r, obtained an expert to talk ■ith the staff about counseling. At 5:30 p.m. on October 8, 9, and 3, the faculty met. for dinner, hen Dr. Oates talked informally ) the group and led a round-table iscussion. Many helpful points ere presented in the meetings, and during his stay Dr. Oates was for conference, both with faculty and with students. A far B (Sc J VARIETY SHOP Complete Line of Scripto and School Supplies, Slacks, Shirts, Underwear, Print n.nd Woolen Materials, Men’s Suits - Tailored by Strand of Baltimore, Maryland. Lotions, Notions and Lingerie. “A FRIENDLY PLACE TO TRADE” Boiling Springs, N. C. ler once promised to give $2.50 to his church when he sold calf which he owned. While he was attending church few years later, the choir be gan singing a special request num ber, and the farmer arose and left the church. When his wife return- )me and inquired as to his 1 for leaving, he said: “I’ll never go back to that church again. The choir looked right at me when they sang ‘That calf has never yet been sold’.” If this farmer had not been slightly hard of hearing, he would have known that the choir was singing, “The half has never yet been told.”—Exchange. The way to keep dogs from fight ing is to let them after some thing large.—Coiiied. The first college daily was the Yale News which was published at New Haven, Conn., on January 28, 1878. In that issue it was stated that it would be published daily during the college term. SILENCE I need not shout my faith. Thrice eloquent Are quiet trees and the green listening sod; Hushed are the stars, whose power is never spent; The hills are mute; yet how they speak of God! —Charles Hanson Towne. The first baptism occurred in March, 1540. Two Indian guides, called Peter and Mark, were bap-
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