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QUEENS BLUES
September 24, 1938
QUEENS BLUES
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STAFF
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EDITORIAL
Hekrietta McIver Associate Editor
Ersiine Waddii.i. News Editor
Virginia Smith Feature Editor
Peggy Wii.i.iasis Society Editor
Lib Bram.tier Sports Editor
Mii.DREn Sneeden Exchange Editor
Sarah Thompson Poetry Editor
REPORTERS
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Harrison, .Tuditli Killian, Frances Hunter, Marguerite
Craven.
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT
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• WELCOME
We think it appropriate that the year’s first
issue of the Blues should contain a welcome to the
Freshmen.
Theirs is the largest class in school, but ac
cording to the law* of averages, their ranks will
he diminished next year.
So this is your year. Freshmen. Many hands
and hearts go out to greet you and to help make
your vear great. You will be admonished and
praised, rushed, encouraged, and hazed. You will
feel green and gay and perhaps homesick.
It’s glorious, though. Make the best of it all.
Buy yourself a year of real living and pay for
it by using your head. Choose wisely the things
you will want to keep. Remember that later you
will look hack on this year and treasure the
things wisely selected. Friends, fun, study and
play—associations, experiences and emotions.
Don’t lose your head. Try to adjust yourself
and relax about these things. Find yourself in
this new place and be happy here.
There is a place for each one of you, and we
are glad. You are as much a part of the school
already as the instructors, the books, and the
seniors. Welcome to your place. Take it and
become a part of your college. Take it and make
your first college year a vital part of your life.
You have us behind you.
This year marks not only the first year in col
lege for the freshmen, it marks an even more
important date. For the last of anything is
always better than the first.
This year marks the leaving of Dr. Frazer
from the institution of which he has been head
for nineteen years.
Nineteen years of putting head and heart in
his work, so he plans to try to regain his heart
apd head for a little living of his own.
It is up to us and to us alone, the students
of the college into which he has put so much, to
help make this year his best. We may co-operate
with the heads in such a way as to make this
his happiest year.
It won’t take a lot of effort. Just obey the
rules of the college. That will cover it. And
vou will help more than just Dr. Frazer. You
will help the entire whole of the student body.
Each of you is able to set an example. Set one
now. Feel the goodness of the feeling of having
others follow you. In the right way.
We are looking toward you. Fair play never
hurt any one.
MILLY MUTTERS TO
EMILY EARS
Dear Emily:
Once more the old Alma Mater is in session
and things are really humming. Honestly, my
dear, I’ve never seen so many attractive freshmen
in all my college years—and from all points, or
so it seems. Most noticeable, I think, is their
spirit, and I do mean spirit. They’ve really turned
out for everything during orientation and a
gayer bunch these old eyes have never seen. Up
perclassmen had better watch their step as the
“greenies” are going to be keen competition in all
class activities, not to mention Saturday night in
Burwell Hall.
However, Emily, attraetive newcomers are to
be found not only in the freshman class but in
other classes also; and of course we have some
grand new faculty members.
I wish you could have gone with me to the
formal reception on last Friday evening. There
were so many “pretty pictures’’ there. Both Helen
Cumnock and Sally McDowell, (the inseparable
presidents and roommates) were stunning, Helen
in turquoise net and Sally in red taffeta. Two
more attractive girls simply can’t be found.
Among the freshmen, I saw Mary I.ouise
Wright, who is from Washington, looking lovely
in black net with a chic little veil falling grace
fully over her head; Betty Carr (Eleanor’s sister)
wearing the new hoop skirt which is brand new
this season; Virginia Hickman, that vivacious
transfer from Agnes Scott; and Jean Montgomery
and Martha Brandon, two “little sisters’’ (Mar
garet and Gigi) who will certainly make room for
themselves.
Hair “swept up’’ has already become popular
on our campus and among those who were style
conscious at the reception were Betsy Tingley,
Julia Edwards, and Tabie Beall. I saw more, but
they’re too numerous to name. I’ve been “sweep
ing” my hair up for years when I take a shower,
but now that it’s stylish in public, I don’t have
the nerve to do it.
Now, Emily, just be patient. I know that
you’re dying to hear the latest lowdown, especially
since it’s been three months since I’ve written
you; so here goes !
Thorburn Lillard (Sara Kelly’s sister) who,
you remember, finished at Queens two years ago,
is wearing a beautiful ring. Thorburn was one of
my favorite blonde beauties. She was in May
Court and also the beauty section of the annual,
and if a vote had ever been taken, I think she
would have been elected the best-dressed girl on
our campus. She’ll make a lovely bride; and,
oh, yes, she was an excellent major in home
economics, so the fortunate man is lucky in more
ways than one.
Among the summer break-ups, I found Grayce
and Jimmie; and Snoodie and Forrest. Snoodie
evidently lost no time, however, in summer school
with the SAE lad.
The Pi Kappa Phi’s seem to still be holding
their own among our girls. The two old faithfuls
were in Burwell the other night to meet the fresh
men. They never fail! And, of course, there’s
the Pi Kap suite over in Morrison, with pins being
worn by Cumnock, McDowell, DuRant, and little
Ehrhardt. A newcomer to the ranks is Dot Brannon
from Thomason, Ga., whose interest is definitely
in a Pi Kap lad, also from Georgia.
With fraternity rushing, football games, new
fall clothes, and harvest moons, things are de
finitely on the up and up, Emily; so my next let
ter will be full of that old autumn snap (I hope!)
Till then—
Ye olde school girl again,
MILLIE.
Our Girls
You can’t miss her. In fact, she
seems to be everywhere at once, and
wherever she is, there’s sure to be
a group, all enjoying themselves.
You’ve guessed it! Of course, it’s
Helen Cumnock, president of the
student body. Cumnock as she is
generally known, started taking hon
ors when merely a freshman, being
elected treasurer of her class. Her
sophomore year she was elected pres
ident of the class and the same year
she was elected to Alpha Kappa
Gamma, national leadership fratern
ity, a signal honor for a sophomore.
As a junior, she was again elected
president of her class. She has also
served on Athletic Council and S.
C. A. cabinet and has been a mem
ber of the Choral Club. She is a
member of Chi Omega social fra
ternity. These and many more have
been the honors with which Cumnock
has walked away.
However, it’s not the eificient Pres
ident Cumnock whom we are prais
ing; but the Cumnock who is always
ready for anything, congenial in any
group, and so very much in “luff”
that we like so well.
Helen was born in Lynchburg, Va.,
on April 7, 1919. In 1935 she moved
from Alta Vista to Davidson, North
Carolina (and ’twas there the ro
mance began) and entered Queens
the same year.
Her pet hate is not seeing Jim
mie, her chief joy is seeing Jimmie;
her chief ambition is always seeing
Jimmie. All of which makes a sum
total of Jimmie!
Cumnock, we’re with you, every
girl of us, right to the altar! When
grander girls are made, they’ll be
patterned after you.
The fall of 1938 will make his
tory with its fashion extremities.
Hair is swept up, dresses are short
er, costume jewelry tends more and
more to be barbaric.
It
Paris and Hollywood have be e n
fighting for years over the question
of “hair up” or “hair down.” It
now seems that Paris has finally
won, making the long bob winch has
been currently popular for two years
practically taboo. Paris fashion dic
tates hair swept up from the back
of the neck and above the ears into
a mass of curls or soft rolls on the
top of the head.
The dirndle, introduced as an
American style by Lanz of Salzburg,
is still “in” tins year. As a date
dress, nothing surpasses a silk or
velvet dirndle. The predominating
color is teal blue.
For evening wear the very newest
vogue is a hoop skirt dress. Some
of these dresses are made so that
the hoops are easily removed. Be
cause of the difficulty of passing
through a revolving door while wear
ing a hoop, this feature makes the
dress much more practical. Strapless
evening gowns are also new and very
smart for evening wear.
Shoes this year are very extreme.
The newest styles for the fall show
“platform soles” and “spool heels.”
Brown and white saddle shoes are
still predominate in campus wear.
A smartly dressed girl is sure to
have a reefer coat somewhere in her
wardrobe. These coats serve for
sports wear and dress. For rain the
reversible gaberdine plaid wool coat
is- most popular. This is especially
good for campus wear.
Handbags tins year are very large
—almost large enough for the pro
verbial kitchen stove. In costume
jewelry the most popular piece is
the coin bracelet.
In campus wear, casual sports are
seen most. Skirts, Brooks sweaters,
and roller-brim hats are campus
classics this year.
Freshman Gives
Impressions
Of course, as has always been the
case before, tbe friendliness here at
Queens was what impressed the
Freshmen most—but Ruth Edmiston
said what struck her most forcefully
about the place was the doorj—now
whether she meant they are always
open to greet, or that she’s forever
bumping into them we don’t know.
What struck Dot Meyers (and, by
the way, she’s from Texas) was the
complete absence of cows—and cow
boys—Anne Cromartie was impressed
with the sweetness of Sally and
Helen—our chief executives. Kitty
Sue Harvin was impressed with Mrs.
Agnew—Aren’t we all? One little
girl was just swept off her feet by
the modern conveniences—wonder if
she stepped in front of a vacuum
cleaner?
Frances Eubanks was dumbfounded
by all the liberties—she seemed to
have the idea she was coming to Sing-
Sing—but she blamed it on the Hand
books. Our charming Little Mary
Payne, who is still just a Freshman
at heart (and mind!), says her first
impression was “Ain’t it wonderful?”
Virginia Hickman — the little gal
from Arkansas said what impressed
her most and on second thought
pleased her most was that her room
mate didn’t wear horn-rimmed
glasses.
J anet Allen was so completely
knocked out when she got her—she
couldn’t see what struck her!
Little Ruth Archer from Lakeland,
Florida, was puzzled by the numerous
buildings that all look alike to her.
She says she never can find the post
office and that’s what she eternally
looks for.
And then there were the two in
South. After asking the first one, I
watched as she looked from me to
her roommate—giggled, punched me,
and blurted out, “Gosh, I dunno, ask
her”. So I turned to her roommate
who, after swallowing hard, said with
eyes wide open, “I dunno, either.”
Cookie Scoggins, our ever-ready
conversationist was struck by the new
Little Store and, incidentally, the
things mixed up in the Little Store—
and by that, she doesn’t mean sun
daes. Julia White, little New
Yorker, was struck’ by the comfort
able rocking chairs. Imagine.
So we upperclassmen assume our
superior air and continue to watch
open-mouthed freshmen. Remember,
we ivere there in a right recent day,
and continue to impress favorably.
MEMORIES
Oftimes when alone by my fireside
Wrapped up in the comfort of
thought.
My mind wanders back to my child
hood.
And the one thing in life that I
sought. '
Now that I am older and wiser
I can see what I missed as a child;
The help and the love of a Mother
Is all that is really worth while.
Sometimes in the deepening twilight
I can hear her voice so divine
Saying, “John, you have grown quite
a bit
But my! you are looking so fine.”
Then without even the slightest no
tice
From me should drift away
With a look in her eyes meant only
for me,
I knew she’d be back some day.
Oh, I know that she must have been
goodness
And happiness, beauty, and truth.
All these and more she must have
been.
The Mother I lost in my youth.
—Sarah Thompson.