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Even if we are ready and will ing to approach the present hap penings in our world of today, so full of unrest and the blaring noise of arms, we meet great dif' ficulties in getting to the roots and sources and causes of these worrying troubles. The series of crises which we all have experi enced during these last two yeavs following the seizure of Austria by Adolf Hitler, have sur rounded us with a large wall of slogans, all kinds of conjectures and most contradictory assertions. Thus, it also grew more and more difficult for us to break through that wall of false statements and prejudices to the bare facts and acts that lie mostly behind them. But which is the way we have to go? How can we force our path through the thicket and wil derness of distracted and distract ing opinions and words? The first and most important point is to possess or to acquire a thorough knowledge of history. It is the basis that enables us to see through so many facts-and events that seem confusing and often im penetrable at first sight. We fur ther need a certain ability in com bining what means we have to put together those facts which we have found and gathered, and to bring .them in correlation to each other, even if the results, some times, may be astounding ones to ourselves. And finally we need a ■clear and cool head on our shoulders. » While these lines are written down in the peace and quietness of a beautiful and perfect Sep tember day, a new war in Europe rages on, the thunder of guns and and New York, who will teach German and History. Miss Lenore Davis from Smy- ran. Tennessee, who will be the commercial department. caution means a terrible reality to which they awake. Roumania and Serbia (today Jugoslavia) and Greece and Bulgaria didn’t want to go to war during the first world war — and the same coun tries are trembling today and are afraid today that they will be in volved in the dark disaster that fell over Europe through the will of one man — Adolf Hitler! Now we see it as clear as anything: Hitler always meant war; he bluffed the world from the early days of his regime on. but in the primitiveness of his mind that doesn’t know any j other solution to differing opin- the c/uier nigniignis ot festivities were* the addresses T* iiiucj' n'lciiiuiiai /luuxuunum. was the first in a series to cele- brate the founding of Elon Col- Stanley C. Harrell, of Dur- lege, and w.ll be followmg by president of the Southern numerous others throughout the! convention of Congregational- scholastic year. Christian churches, W. E. Mac- Governor Hoey spoke generally of education, the contribution of the Church to higher education, and modern collegiate trends. Plan.s were made to., have ajl__9f day's Ii^mtemo.? tu te reveilleras chez ton Pere . A friend has gone from OTir midst, and there remains an empti ness to those who had the great privilege of knowing him. Julius Shepherd was born Junius H. Harden, of Graham, Dr ^ Graham. N. C. E. L. Moffit, of Greensboro, and 5® ^ Alamance Clenny, of Suffolk, Va.» Col. the original faculty with the ex-1 faculty. Moffit, of Greensboro, and Dr. W. H. Boone, of Durham, and tfce bar.:;uet honoring the oiiginar Freshmen Were Asked. “How Do You Like Elon?" "Slreich" Comninaky, Norfolk, Va. — “Don’t like it so well now, but think I will be able to like it ions than brute force, he meant better as time goes on.” war. He meant war even if he | Ollis — “I’m liking it better wasn’t prepared for a war at the every day. Everything is operat- time when he marched into the | ing like clockwork.’’ Rhineland; when he seized Aus- [ Ned Rash. Newland, N. C. “I’m tria, when he dismembered and j having a jolly good time. Almost finally destroyed Czechoslovakia. I like a man of leisure.”. And it now dawns upon our eyes . Roberl Lee, Maxton, N. C. “I that resistance from the side of; like it fine. A good place to be, the Democracies never would i think.” have saved anything: He always ^ George Bullard, Roseboro, N. C.- would have gone to war. This is [ “The spirit of friendliness, on the the gloomy lesson this war teaches i whole, is remarkable. I will ad- What the Democracies did during the last two years, was bound to be unsuccessful and in vain because they tried to lay their own rules and measures, used throughout the whole civiliz ed world on a man who knew and knows his own will only and mit, though, that I was mighty uncomfortable for a few days.” Herman Powell, Morganton, N. C. —“The general atmosphere is very friendly. I’m learning to love the place." Thomas Higgins. Clifford Fords, Va. — “I didn’t think it would be so pleasant going to school. I’m Its immediate execution and who made promises and treaties for thrilled over the whole thing, cannons roars throughout an un-|the only purpose to break them Richard Casey. Clifford Fords, Va. fortunate continent, the sci*eam-,as soon as possible. And what —“Everything is okay. I’m grow ing of wounded human beings j the Democracies further did dur-^jj^g tQ home.” fills the air and reaches our ears png the last two years was a hard Johnson Griffin. Windsor, Va. — so many thousands of miles away. [ bargaining for peace and buying j^n than going fishing. And though not all the European! jt. And they bought peace for ^^Yes, it is a swell place to be.” nations and countries are yet par- tremendous price. Nobody, how- Blanchard Watts. Wadesboro, N. ticipating in that struggle, it is ever, can say yet whether this q — ‘-Elon seems almost like most probably only a matter of pj-ice has been too high or whether home already. Pleased to make time until they all will have toj^ just was a very high price. It jt my home for the next several take their part in it, their burden, j showed to the whole world this years.” their share, no matter whether it:one very truth: The Democracies, bui Handy. Philadelphia, Penn. — is their wish or not. It always has 135 many mistakes they may have have been extremely occupied been the same game; The little committed in the past, certainly since my arrival in various re- able, and the young Elonite minds seem to be extremely susceptible. Jpon inquiries of the Elon fresh men as to their likes and dislikes of the college it is amazing how many good qualities the institu tion possesses. “Professors at Elon are certain ly friendly,” are Todd Taylor’s thoughts. We think so, 'Todd; and here’s hoping you and the World's Automobile Center the best of luck. Ivan OUis thinks Elon is “pretty good.” We know it’s good, and if you don’t believe it’s pretty go to the South gate and look back. It’s beautiful. Let's hop to Porto Rico and find its reactions to our institution. I. Gallardo gives a boost to the spirit of cooperation that Elon College extends to all. Thanks, pal. “Music is my line.” says Mary B. Hall, “and Eion offers good music”. Anything in music from Beethoven to Guy Lombardo — that's Elon, Mary; and here's the hope that Wilmington’s (N. C.) first lady gets her share of life’s melodies. nations trying anxiously and des perately to keep out of war and to stay neutral. And in the length of time, most of them have to pay their tribute to their “big friends,” their “allies,” their “pro tectors”. in mobilizing their armies, at first only as a “pre cautionary measure’’;, but. very 500n they find out that this pre- Beloved Professor Taken By Death County until 1931, then moved to White Hall, Ga. , He attended the University High School in Athens, Ga. He then attended the Uni versity of Georgia as an R. O. T. C. student for a period of two years, afterwards transferring to Elon September, 1938, as a licensed minister of the Baptist Church He later changed to the Christian Church. Shepherd was a person who en deavored to understand all reli gions, and at no time did he criti cize one’s beliefs. He took quite an active part in both campus and outside activi ties. On the campus, he was £ member of the Ministerial Asso ciation, a member of the Dr. John son Literary Society, and a mem ber of the choir. He was also s member of the Debating Club, and was to be president of the Min isterial Association for the year 1939-40. He was the pastor of two churches near Elon. Shepherd died in St. Mary’s Hospital at Athens, Ga. on Aug. 6, 1939 at the age of 21. He was buried on Aug. 9 at the AJtama- haw Christian Church at Altama- haw, N. C. His was a short life, yet he did more for his fellowman within his short life than most of us could ever expect to accomplish in a normal life-time. Shepherd was a minister of the highest type. He fully recog nized the meaning of being a dis ciple of Christ, and he was just that. Would that the world pos sessed more like him. He did his utmost in the endeavor to bring about the kingdom of God on larth. Though his body has taken the Elon College is suffering from.,,. . , .... the loss of one of their most , loved and oldest professors. Dr. | W. C. Wicker. On August 31, j does his spirit remain with those while attending a Masonic meet- of us who knew him. ing in Greensboro, where he de-1 mourned as a great loss in that livered the. main address of the ^ circle, did not want war. They wanted spects but have time to feel elated day, he had a heart attack and.h Funeral services were conduct peace. They were only too ready over my surroundings.” io negotiate. And this fact will Bob Sellers — “It’s swell. Nicer give them the most wonderful and than I thought it was going to be. the most deciding backing at the Billy Wilkins — “I like this place same time: The backing of the a lot. Especially I like the friend- world conscience! We shall never ly atmosphere and the friendly forget that it was this backing way I have been treated, even that finally decided the last though I am a freshman.” world war! ' •'■'Young- nlinds are impression- died shorfly after. Sunday afternoon, September Dr. Wiclter was graduated from 3, in the Elon College church. Elon College in 1893. For, r&any “ - - - • • years he was head of the depart ment of Education here and five years ago became head of the de partment of Mathematics; •' Dr. L. E. ^lith was in charge of th^ setVice.. fiis burial took place in' Magnolia'c^fnetery at Elon Col lege. •• '' ■■ ■ At the tinte ^Ws went to press. j-K,t*v*jiub euiu oujers max the strong Baptist team fcoosts of. Lengthy drills have been held on defense this week and Coach Horace (The Horse) Hendrickson, stated that “he hoped to give the visitors a good game and that the Christians could hold the invaders to a close score.” In the camp of the Demon Dea cons Coach Walker has been at tempting to mold a defense in which to stop Elon’s Joe Golom- bek. Bruiser Joe, as he is some times called, is one of the best ball carriers Coach Hendrickson has on the squad, and in. tonight’s game he is expected to carry the brunt of Elon’s attack. Coach ' Walker has also been putting spe cial emphasis on pass defense in order to try to break up the tosses of Fones, Pittman and Daher. Word has been . received from the Deacon’s camp that John Po lanski, Wake Forest's highly tout ed fullback, will not be able to play in the game as the result of an injury received in a recent baseball game. Absence of Po lanski from the Deacon's lineup is expected to better balance the twO' teams. Probable Starting Line-Ups Wake Forest Fos. Elon Jett LE Lea (Capt) Pate (Capt) LT Causey Givler LG Bryan Clarke C Wilkerson Trunzo RG Palantonio Crabtree RT Donato Woolbert RE Saecker Ringold QB Fones Mayberry LHB Castura Edwards RHB Boone or Pittman tiustler or Polanski tB Golombek Campus Calendar He was prominent in-Masonic no'Math.'professor had yet been work throughout the state and is elected for the current year. Saturday, Sept. 16—^Eight o’clock, Movie, “You Can't Take It W’ith You.” Wake Forest - Elon Football game. Sunday, Sept. 17—Sunday School at 10:00;.. Church at. 11:00; Vespers at 6:30- , ' Monday, Sept. .IS^Fratemity and Sorority Meetings..j Friday. Sept. 22 — Movie,. “Of .‘‘Human. Heai;’ts” i.t ,. Saturday*- Sept. 23 — Moyie “Of . Human jHearts” J - f i ' • Sunday, Sept..‘24-.’— Sunday, ^hool '3ft ;i Church; at ,/11:00; ’ Vespers ati-6:30..’ • • r.-.. ■ Monday, Sept. 25 — Fraternity and Sorority Meetings
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