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MAROON AND GOLD
Wednesday, January 25, 1950
Maroon and Gold
Edited and printed by students of Elon
College. Published bi-weekly during the
college year under the auspices of the Board
of Publication.
Entered as second class matter at the
Post Of lice at Elon College, N. C., under
the Act of March 8, 1879. Delivered by
mail, $1.50 thte college year, $.50 the
quarter.
EDITORIAL BOARD
Bob Wright Editor-In-Chief
William Sinclair Managing Editor
Walter Graham Staff Photographer
Luther N. Byrd Faculty Advisor
SPORTS STAFF
Rocco Sileo Sports Editor
George Stanley .... Assistant Sports Editor
Joe Spivey Assistant Sports Editor
Jean Pittman Girls’ Sports
Joe B.yson Boys’ Sports
Freddie Williamson Staff Cartoonist
Alvin Pate Staff Cartoonist
George Seay Boys’ Sports
BUSINESS BOARD
Evelyn M. Graham Business Manager
Wynona Womack .... Circulation Manager
B. G. Frick Printer
Jack Steele Press Man
REPORTERS
Jenr ungs Berry Gray Hackney
Jane Boone Robert Jones
WiiiJi Dickens Maynard Miles
Hal FOvJter Bill Williams
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1950
DON’T BITE THE HAND THAT
FEEDS YOU!
(Guest Editorial By Art Fowler)
The last time I appeared In this col
umn, I wrote an article directed at a few
students who had maliciously criticized
the Honor Counlil. This article is similar
in nature to the last article I wrote. How
ever, I don’t know exactly to whom I may
address it, so, in order that I may include
all those fingers that I suspect are in this
pot, 1 will just say “To Whom It May Con
cern: ’
In previous years that I know of, the
“E’' Men’s Club has had the privilege of
buj'iiig and selling the concessions at bas-
ketbiill games. In other words they have
hancled the concessions altogether. Mind
you now, that was when they were play
ing in the old gym; but what happens when
the new gym is opened? You guessed it,
the first thnig they do is to take the con
cessions away from the “E” Men’s Club.
Msybe you don’t know what a blow this
was to the members of the club. If you’ll
kinc iy read on. I'll tell you a few things
you have probably forgotten.
L_ot year when preparations were being
made to open the drive to obtain funds for
the gym, who were the first people to be
approached for support? You guessed
right again, the “E” Men’s Club. Let me
tell you what they were told, and I quote:
“We think that if you people will go be
fore the student body with this thing
pledging your support, that they will al-
moet unanimously follow suit."
At this time the “E” Men’s Club had in
it' treasury approximately $110 after do-
1.. ing $50 to “Chips’ Chabalko. They not
only went before the student body and
Pledged their support, but donated $100
out of this last reserve to open the cam
paign. In doing this, they abandoned
pkns for a party that had been in the
making. The “E” Men’s Club was also the
firrt to be called upon to lead and help
out in the canvassing campaign.
But let’s stop a minxjte! Maybe I’m be
ing a little harsh. This organization
hasn’t been left out altogether. They have
Lei-n offered, providing they furnish con-
ceision stand operators and carrier boys, a
great big generous 10 per cent of what
I sell. (Did you catch a faint note of
fi.icasm?) The “E” Men’s Club no longer
h^s a reserve fund or any substantial
mean.s of building up one, and at the same
tiine finds itself confronted with the im-
ny diate problem of raising approximately
5--;0 to furnish white sweaters for senior
ir.onogram members. Who will be called
on to support the next drive when they
' :..it to build a new dorm or some other
structure?
I realize that it cost a lot of money to
build our gym. I also realize that we
lu ed a lot more money to finish paying for
it, $100,000 so I’ve been told. I further
know that the student body of Elon Col-
ic-e has been responsible for obtaining
the
yankee peddler
By BOB WRIGHT
Here’s an item from THE APPALACH
IAN that we put away for safe keeping a
while back, and just found while looking
for a pencil. It’s from the story on Appa
lachian’s all-opponent team.
“Elon supplied both the tackles for the
team. Gero and Melvin led the balloting
for the line positions. Melvin is a
FRESHMAN this year, and should develop
into one of the North State Conference’s
greatest tackles before leaving Elon.”
It'd be a good trick if Coach Mallory
could pull it.
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Here's something a little birdie told us.
The plumbers were preparing to install
three water fountains in the rear entrance
of the new Gym. Their intentions were
discovered, and they were told to omit
said fountains because of the possible ef
fect on concession sales. Oh, dollar bill,
how wonderful is thy name!
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Overheard in South Dorm; “Wot, no
body got a book report? Jeez, I guess I
gotta read a book.”
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Wonder if they’ve been grilling Boston
Blackie in connection with that miUion
dollar robbery. They certainly do things
in a big way in New England.
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The Elon Players who have been cast
in the next play will go “Out of the Fry
ing Pan” on February 15th, and into the
fire on March 1st when exams start.
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If anyone feelse muse-ical.
Sit down and write a musical.
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Off-hand we’d say that the term “coal
shortage” is a misnomer. “Miner short
age” would be more to the point.
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With Dick Tracy and Smilin’ Jack tak
ing the fatal step, Li’l Abner remains as
the stalwart defender of bachelorhood.
All red-blooded AmeriCcUi boys will
watch the antics of the indomitable Abner
with bated breath.
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The local street corner Bible-pounders
remind us of a story. It seems that a Sal
vation Army band was holding a street
meeting. When the time for testimonials
came, Sister Bessie was called upon and
stepped forward. Leaning on h^er bass
drum, she told the onlookers, "Once I
used to be quite a gay girl. I used to go
out with men. I used to go to parties. I
used to wear pretty clothes. I used to
wear make-up. I used to have a darn good
time. But now—now all I do is beat this
doggone drum!”
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The ping pong tables in the Student
Union offer a great chance for exercise.
We haven’t bent over so much since Uncle
Sam had us picking up cigarette butts.
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We’re not too well acquainted with
Poker, but it looks as though the “E”
Men’s Club has been handed a fast shuf
fle.
some $40,000 toward this gym. That's
almost half of the amount that is owed.
I’m sure we’re all in favor of a bigger
and better Elon, and we all know that the
alumni are the main source of support for
any institution. In several years we are
going to be the alumni. Are we going
to be the main support of Elon? I think
not, unless a few changes are made here
and there. You’d better be careful, Elo’,
you’re biting the hand that feeds you, and
you may have to go to bed without your
supper some day!
—Art Fowler, President,
of Student Body.
browsing
around
Thrills Around ^Dangerous Corner^
with
BILL SINCLAIR
I interviewed most of the sports writers
and sports casters that were present for
the grand opening of the gymnasium. Most
of them were very pleased, but take a look
•for yourself:
Coach Earl Ruth from Catawba said that
they would like to move the gymnasium
to Salisbury. He rated the gym as very
nice. Then he said that on second thought
they should move Salisbury to the gym
since it is so big.
Morty Schapp, of WBBB, Burlington,
said, “Very nice. It is one of the nicest
floors in the state. Great tribute to the
college and county. Great boom to bas
ketball in the county.”
Elton Causey, of the Durham Sun, said,
“It is as fine and modern a basketball
structure for a small college that it has
been my pleasure to see. It certainly
should do a great deal in stimulating bas
ket ball interest here.”
A1 Harrington, of WBBB, said, “It is a
very fine gym. It is a good help to com
munity and is one of the best things Elon
could have.”
Charlie HarviUe, WFMY, Greensboro,
said, “It is a great im,provement. One of
finest in state for school of its size.”
Richard Morris, of Burlington Times-
News, said, “Finest thing to hit Alamance
County in a long time. The gymnasium is
badly needed for city and college teams.”
Carroll Dolphin, of Winston-Salem Jour
nal, said, “One of finest in North State
with exception of Raleigh and Durham. It
is a credit to the school. If athletic team
matches gym, it will be a great team.
■Very successful undertaking.
Earl Hellen, of Greensboro Daily Rec
ord, said, “One of finest in state. Great
credit to Elon and North State Conference.
Hope to see a conference tournament here
some day.”
Some of our local fans also made a state
ment. Doctor Truitt said, “It is very beau
tiful. Aa an alumnus of Elon College, 1
am very proud of it.”
Professor West, ot the English Depart
ment said, “It is nice. One of the nicest
I have ever seen. It has adequate space
for games.”
Doctor Reynolds, of the Religion De
partment, said, “It is a pretty fine place.”
Compliments on the new gymnasium
were a dime a dozen that Saturday nigat.
I also am very proud to be a student at
Elon College. The building of the new
gymnasium only indicates tne befeuuuiig
of new things for Elon College.
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Have you noticed the new map of North
and Sout.; Carolina that is in the library?
The map has several very interesting fea
tures.
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I was very surprised to find some good
local talent in the field of poetry. The
poem written below is an original by Max
Vestal. If there are any more poets in this
school please let me hear from you.
I saw God this morning in the beauty of
the sky;
I saw Him in the soft clouds gently drift
ing by.
I saw Him in the sunshine that fills the
word with cheer;
I felt Him in the soft breeze and knew
that He was here.
I saw Him in the giant oak, so stately
and so strong.
The God of all creation who guides us
all along,
Who guides us to His throne so high
above all worldly cares.
Who gives us strength to conquer sin
and frees from Satan’s snares.
I saw God with the lowly, not with the
wealthy few.
In the body of Christ Jesus, and then
somehow I knew
That God was a healing spirit who
helped the low and meek.
And gave them strength and courage
and heavenly goals to seek.
I pray, dear God, that I may lead others
unto You
That they and I may do the things that
Thou woulds’t have us do.
I pray, dear God, for strength that only
Thou cans’t give.
That causes us to turn to Thee and
Christian lives to live.
> . —Max 'Vestal.
It would appear as if each cf
the members of the Barter Play
ers shown here are abuui to turn
a “Dangerous Corner.' If that
is so, it is only appropriate, be
cause that happens to be the name
cf ti:e production in which tiiey
will appear here on January 31st.
Shown amourously occupied o.i
the sofa are Peter Pagan and Kel
ly Flint. Miss Kelly is reported
to be one of the best-dressed act
resses cn the American siage, uu^,
Pagan doesn't seem to ov; mo
much interested in her ward
robe.
in the center picture we see
William Kemp, who came all the
>vay from London and Laurence
^livier’s company of ‘Born Yes
terday.” Apparently he came to
dance with Virginia JJowning.
who came to the Barter company
irom Broadway, apparently to
dance with Kemp. At any rate
they are apparently dancing.
Miss Downing must be kept
busy in "Dangerous Corner,” be
cause in the lower picture we see
.vililam Adler tuning up the radio
with a look in his eye that seems
lo say, “You ain't seen nothin’
yet-” Adler came to the Barter
Theater from the Metro-Gold-
wyii-iuayer cstudios, and perhaps
**e, tou, came to dance with Miss
-owning. She must have taKea
some of those Arthur Murray les
sons.
J. B. Priestley drama has
Lieen billed as a sophisticated
mystery. While the pictures do
not impart an air of mystery, they
abound in sophistication. Of one
thing we are certain, when the
curtains part on the Barter Play
ers’ production of “Dangerou.s
Corner,” the audience in Wjiuiey
Auditorium will see an excellent
performance.
Tuesday evening, January 31st,
is the performance date, ana,
judging from last year’s audience,
it would be well to arrive early
for a choice seat. The curtaiii
time will be announced latei.
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