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STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE NEWS LETTER
February, 1951
Rabbi Frederick I. Rypnis
Speaks at Assembly Hour
“If ever the world needed racial
unity it is now,” said Rabbi Rypnis,
Jewish educator, as he spoke to stu
dents during a recent Assembly hour.
The Rabbi pointed out, as he spoke
at length on the subject Jewish Con
tributions to America, how three great
contributions have helped to bring
about democratic standards of living
in America today. The greatest and
iTiost important, said the speaker, was
tliat of social justice. He made a strik
ing comporison of the American way
of life with that of those countries
in which totalitarianism reigns and
urged Americans to keep this heritage
intact and make it grow fruitfully.
The contribution of Julius Rosenwald
was set forth as one of the highest
forms of social justice.
Not of any less importance was the
Jewish contribution of the love of
learning. Formerly the belief was held
that ignorant men could not be sav
ed, and that it was only through the
acquiring of a sufficient knowledge
tliat a man could really hope to es
tablish himself in a given society. To
day, more tlnan ever, this statement
is evident, for how can men know
what to do if they cannot think and
plan intelligently?
The Rabbi informed the audience
that the common bond between his
people was the insoluble bond of
brotherhood, a vital intangible hand
ed down through the ages. He urged
students to work tokard a stronger
brotheriiood between peoples of dif
ferent races, creeds, and colors, and
to become conscious of it as one of
tlie pillars of our democracy.
Concluding, the speaker said that
peace will ultimately depend upon
these three contributions: social jus
tice, learning, and brotherhood.
—Edith George.
MISTAKES
Oftimes I go
Into the cupboard of m\’ mind
And find upon its shelf
howl of mistakes.
I taste them and eat them
One by one
(With a side dish of regrets).
—V^aughn
SPRINGTI\fE
An old, old world
C>lad in a new, new dress.
0 chief Dressmaker of them all
How deft Thy fingers.
How perfect Thy workmanship,
How new yet ever old Thy patterns!
MY THOUGHT
Each time I think of the war in Korea
And the men that are killed by the
score.
It makes me feel so very bad;
It hurts me down to the core.
I'or soon I know I’ll have to go
'I'o fight along with others.
To shoot and fight to protect myself.
As well as the lives of my brothers,
1 don’t want to go, but if I do,
I hope that I may sta\'
And help win the war for all of you.
And come back to the states some
day.
—Rudolph V. Randolph
IN THE BOOK WORLD
Some people will tell you that a
dog is man’s best friend, but quite a
few people will take books any day.
Here is a list that I read during the
past month that might be of interest
to you.
“Anybody Can Do Anything” was
written by Betty Macdonald, the Au
thor of “The Egg and I.” In her latest
book Betty tells the hilarious story of
her job-hunting (and job losing) ex
periences with sister Mary, a highly
executive young woman, whose creed
was that anyone could fill any posi
tion without any training—especially
Betty. Together the sisters cut a
swathe through dozens of Seattle of
fices, leaving behind a trail of be
wildered employers. This book fur
nishes some of the strangest scenes of
office life ever put into print.
“Elephant Bill” by J. H. Williams
should interest biology students that
have discussed elephant mentality.
Packed with dozens of amusing stor
ies and little known facts about ele
phants, “Elephant Bill” is the most
absorbing animal book to appear in
years. Lt. Col. J. H. Williams—“Ele
phant Bill”—spent 22 years in Burma
as a specialist in “elephant manage
ment.” With affection and deep know
ledge he describes the varied person
alities of different elephants, recounts
their touching love stories, offers sur
prising examples of their intelligence,
clears up the long-standing mystery
of where and how the elephant dies,
and gives the reader a memorable pic
ture Burma and its jungle people.
I recommend this book as being ex
citing and highly readable.
■‘German Faces.” by Ann Stringer
and Henry Ries is a “must” on your
reading hst. In this book of photo
graphic interviews the authors intro
duce a brilliant technique of visual
presentation that carries remarkable
impact. Opposite each portrait is a
page of text largely in the subject’s
own words, so faithfully recorded that
the reader almost feels he is present
at the interview. Here you meet the
“little people” of Germany today—
Emil, the miner; Otto the railroad en
gineer; Greth, the good time girl;
Karl, the one-legged salesman, tough
and unyielding as the nails he ped
dles. “German Faces” dramatizes a
world problem in unforgettable hu-
—R. Bowser
DORSEY OVERTON GOES TO
FORT CUSTER
Private Dorsey A. Overton, Eliza
beth City, has been assigned to the
30th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battahon,
Fort Custer, Michigan, after complet
ing processing at the 2053 Reception
Center. Fort Meade, Maryland.
Prior to his induction. Private Over
ton was employed by the Roe and
Hoe Company, Dunollen, New Jersey.
He attended State Teachers College
1949-19.51, Private Overton is the son
of Mr. and Mrs, Riley Overton of
Elizabeth City.
Cod of our fathers, known of old—
Lord of our far-flung battle line—
Beneath whose awful hand we hold
Dominion over palm and pine
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet.
Lest we forget—lest we forget!
—Kipling,
SPRING FASHIONS
Are you patriotic? Then you will be
interested in the new spring colors—
red, white and blue — all three to
gether! Yes, these are some of the
leading colors spring promises to
bring. And wonders upon wonders—
red and pink going together like
bread and butter. Of course, your
navy blue is always fashionable for
spring. In fact, you don’t have to
worry about the new colors nowadays;
any color is acceptable, if it does
something for you. Why not try the
red and pink or the red, white and
blue combination, that is, if you want
to be in on the real latest?
For a hat, you don’t wear a hat.
A veil is used instead—all film and
no foundation. Veils are now made to
hold their shape like straw. The idea
originated with Lilly Dache, who
specializes in head-hugging visors.
The designers take the veil as the
ba.se, stiffening and blocking it like
felt, so that it will hold its shape
without wilting. Some are blocked to
sit squarely on the crown of the head.
Some completely swathe the face and
neck. Another type is that small strip
that barely screens the eyes. If you
wear a chignon, then there is flower
ed elasticized net which holds it in
place.
The last important addition to your
wardrobe is probably your shoes. Now
is the time to add that pair of linen
shoes you have been wanting. They
come in all colors—red, white, blue,
and natural; also in many other .spring
colors that are new.
—A. J.
ART EXHIBITION
The mid-quarter art exhibition was
a project which was displayed in the
library by the lettering and crafts
classes from January 26-February 15.
The work on display was selected and
arranged by the students, and the
purpose of the exhibition was to show
how resource material can be used in
crafts.
The history of lettering which ex
tended from the Egyptian period to
the present day was given on display.
Objects on display and some of the
materials out of which they were
made were: napkin holders out of
crepe paper and paper plates; jewelry
bo.xes out of cigar boxes, head scarfs,
table scarfs, pictvire frames out of
card-board; and waste baskets from
ice cream boxes. The students who
contributed works to this project were:
Edith Gatling, Montrose Jenkins,
Mary Jones, Alma R. Litde, Virginia
Norman, Hazel Parham, Erma
Ward, Louise Hawkins, Ealez Ge-
raldin;!, Helen Graham, Mary Albrit
ton, Martha Booker, Thomasine
Burke, Elaine Dunbar, Emma Faison,
Rudell Grissett, Ola Lane, Arnalia
Paterson, William Reeves, and James
Spellman.
The students of the lettering class
who displayed very attractive and in
teresting letters were: Hildred
Holmes, Rosa Spellman, Lillian Ward,
Rosalyn Brothers, Hattie Gray and J.
W. Crunim.
—E. Hodges.
Support your
RED CROSS
Carter G. Woodson Honored
During Negro History Week
The lives and works of some of nw
greatest artists were revealed in both
song and recitation in an impressive
program presented in chapel on Feb
ruary 19, by the Social Studies De
partment.
Highlighting the program was the
presentation of the life of Carter G,
Woodson, founder of Negro Histon'
Week, by Charles Boone. Negro His
tory Week was pictured as one of the
greatest feats ever undertaken by a
member of the Negro race. “The ob
servance of Negro History Week prov
ed to be one of the most fortunate
steps ever taken for the study of Ne
gro life and history,’ said Mr. Boone.
The first celebration made a deep
impression upon all people, largely
through literature prepared early and
distributed to ministers, teachers, and
social workers. These persons rallied
to support the movement and made it
a national success.
“Not only was the observance rec
ognized by social sources, but it was
honored and aided by political or
ganizations as well. The State Depart
ments of Education of Deleware,
North Carolina, We.st Virginia; the
City systems of Baltimore and Wash
ington, D. C., sent out to their lead
ers special appeals for cooperation in
this important celebration. Private
schools and presidents of colleges an;l
imiversities did likewise to make it a
success.”
“After the first effort succeeded,”
continued Mr. Boone, “naturally the
public was interested in making this
observance a permanent affair.
Therefore, the second annual effort to
invite attention to the achievement
showed an unusually progressive atti
tude towards desired ends. The
third annual observance of Negro
History Week was more than encour
aging. A larger number of people
heard of the effort; more agencies
participated, and more desirable re
sults were obtained than during tlie
year before. With the fourth celebra
tion, the momentous occasion had
achieved its present day status, anJ
Negroes the country over, became
aware of the beneficial week and its
contributions. ”
“Not only was Carter G. Woodson
the founder of Negro History Week,
continued Mr. Boone, “but when sud
den death overtook him in 1950, he
was adding another contribution for
his race; that of writing a six-volume
Encyclopedia Africana.”
Today we are indeed grateful for
what this greatest leader and teacher
has given to his race. May his spirit
live on and his works be an inspira
tion to others.
VIVIAN C. MASON
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lize their obligation to the communit)
is beyond the ordinary and must lead
in this struggle for a real democracy
and a better world.
After the services were over the
members of the faculty and members
of the student body were invited to
meet Mrs. Mason at a tea given by
the Sigma Rho Sigma Club, in the
reception room of Symera Hall.
The occasion, an annual presenta
tion by the Sigma Pho Sigma Club,
was very successful.
X. Drew