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This Marks 20th Year At WCTC For Hunter Since Mr. Hunter has 1 .en presi dent of Western Carolina Teach ers College, it has seen many nova tions and has enjoyed tremendous growth both as a physical plai t and as an iVrstitution for teacher training. When Mr. Hunter' came to the president's chair in July, li'23, there were only about two dozen college students enrolled, the others being of high school rank. At that time there was 'only one dormitory, DaVie*, on the camfm*^ Then, no dormitory existed for men who boarded in the commun ity or occupied improvised rooms in the old Madison building, ori ginally used for a classroom build ing and auditorium^ but which was razed two yearsr ago and re placed by the preservrMa^Hson hall. The central heating plant then consisted of a small unit, heating only two buildings, Davies hall and the old Madison building. Joyner, the present administration build ing, was used to with of fice space and t^ -use the library. ^The library- i contained not more than 50" lumes. Not only were all coll.*, classes and high school class' accommodated in this building t also the entire grades of th Veal graded school were housed n the basement of thn prompt ministration build ing- Moore dormitory was under construction, was also the pres ent classroom building of the col lege, the latter at that time being constructed by Jackson county for the purpose -of taking care of the grade school and high school stu-> dents. For three years after Mr. Hunt er's coming, the high school con tinued as. a part of the institu tion, but as the college enrollment rapidly1 increased, the high school gradually became a separate en tity, and still later became a part of the training school provided by the college for the preparation of students as teachers. Granted First Degrees In 1931 Oniy two years of college work were offered until 1929, when' the state legislature passed an act au thorizing the coljege to give work on a four-year basis. The grst de grees were granted in the summer of 1931 to 15 graduates._ The two years' college course was eliminated in 1937, from which time all students finishing at West ern Carolina Teachers College are four-year graduates receiving bach elor of science degrees. Nntil the college began to con fer degrees, most of the graduates 0 \ 1 e young w MiU'n, - ; nee the col ge then was iu^. permitted to tain high school teachers. Meant imp. new bit "fdings w e ?l?wl bt:r.g adde t /he phys'ca rlarf. the first -being ihe eei. heating plant, which -till supplies iht needs of the collect . Next was added the new' dormitory known as F -ibertson hall, which was the first dormitory for young men. For ?several years, with the exception nf improvements in existing build ings, no additional construction '\as done. By 1938 the housing accommoda tions had become so congested that it was expedient to plant a large Tj'u Tiding? program, the realization . of which was made possible by liberal appropriations from the I state legislature and supplemen tary funds from the federal gov ernment. The expansion program saw the addition of six buildings within a period of a little "more than one year's time. These six buildings, all dedicated in 1939, consisted of the physical education building, audi torium, tlffc training school build ing, infirmary, a new dormitory for boys, and a student union building. With this rapid growth of the physical plant, a corresponding en- I la i gennmrof student ? enroll mvnt was taking place, the class of 1940 ! being at least seven times the size , of the entire college enrollment at the time Mr- Hunter took the presi dent's chair. Curriculum Widened In order to improve the narrow program of' instruction existing during the first years of his' ad ministration, Mr. Hunter led a movement to widen the curriculum, not only to make possible the training of primary and grammar grade teachers for the public school system of North Carolina, but also to afford special training for teach ers in the high school field in such subjects as English, modern languages, science, history, mathe matics, physical education and health, business education and pub lic school music. ? Incidentally, the size and prep aration of the faculty showed equal enlargement and improvement. The faculty, which now" consists of more than 50 men and women, numbered at that time only 10 or 12. Among the present teaching staff there are six with doctor's degrees and at least 40 with master's degrees. It is due largely to President Hunter's unceasing efforts that Dahlia Gardens Are Open To The Public By Owners | Victors a iv invited to inspect the dahlia gard* ns at the home of Mr. ~a:.d Mrs. .J. B. lvey, on the j g > . und <?1* Lake Junalu>ka, which \ are row in- their prime of gloyy. j During the past several weeks j tl.f '.loom* have been closely cut each day, as from five to six large baskets have been used in decora tion of the auditorium, as a cour tesy of the management from Mr. and Mrs. Ivey. ^ During the summer dozens of blooms have also been given away. Each morning containers of flow ers have b<vn placed cTH Lake 1 Short Drive near the gardens be tween the bathhouse and the shuf- j fleboard with a sign "Take One". This gem rosity on the part of the -ftwrrerq hftK attracted considerable attention to the gardens this sum mer. There are 400 hills, with 75 varieties. Among the favorites are the Lilac Giant, which is often 14 inches across, the Glamour, a 12 to 13 inch specimen, and J. Milton Cross, a large yellow flower Since the closing of the summer Assembly more flowers have been j left on the plants and the gardens now offer a more colorful picture. The dahlias have been at their best this year, according to Mr. Ivey, who attributes their perfection to the weather, which has been ideal the ^growing of this flower. This year IKe" large dahlias nave not won the entire applause of visi tors as has often been the case in the past, but the trend of favor has been to smaller varieties, ac- j cording to Mr. Ivey. There are ten varieties of pom poms and miniatures in the garden this year, in contrast to a much smaller number in other years. Mr. Ivey i s ex ten ding t he_ i n v i r_ tation to visitors for several weeks, as he explained that due to the moisture from Lake Junaluska, frost does not nip the dahlias there as early as in the surround ing areas. Last year the dahlias bloomed until November. Haywood Bought $73,456 In War Bonds Last Month Waynesville? special to Herald Bond sales for August totaled $73,456.25 in .Haywood county, it was announced this week, after all these improvements in the college have been brought about. * 5 We Have A Full Line Of . . . .i BOUND LEDGERS - 14 100 to 500 Pages ? Several Sizes, Jn Both Double and Single Entry. Also Records and Journals r LEDGER SHEETS Several Rulings. COLUMNAR PADS From 2 to 8 Columns J Fro LOOSE-LEAF LEDGERS fe Size 6'/j*9 to 14x17. Inches. LEDGER INDEXES For All Sizes. LOOSE-LEAP MEMO BOOKS / Leather Covers Index. Several Sizes. THE HERALD Stationery and Supplies for Office, Home and School SERGEANT, 167 BEFORE RETIREMENT ? > . . Krxp- ?-"? *S*?$88&8? WHTli ON THIlt WAY to Invade Sicily, Staff Sergeants Clifford R. Wherley, 16, of Eimwood, 111., and Nokolaus Woll, 45, of Ridgewood, fa. Y., discuss their North African experience!. Wherley, recently dis charged from the air force because of his age, holds the Air Medal 0 and has participated in many air battles. , (International) Winged Mascot OSCAR THI CROW is perched atop the rifle of his master and trainer, ' Private Richard C. Redely, of Mayo, Maryland* on sentry duty at a U. S, ! Army base in England. It's a beau- 1 tiful friendship. (International) selling agents had made reports. The August quota was not met, . and some members of the bond sales committee felt that many purchasers were holding back awaiting the Third War Loan Drive this month. ~The report frorrr~-Hay wood sell ing agents is as follows: First National Bank $20,062.50 J Way. Post Office 2,418.75 National Farm Loan .... 3,150.00 Hay wool Building & Loan 5,306-25 Haywood Bank, Canton . 34,387.50 | Haywood Bank, Clyde .... 693.75 j Canton Building & Loan 2,268.75 j Clyde Building & Loan .. . 750.00 Canton Post Office 3,993.75 ; Clyde Pest Office 225.00 | COUNTY TOTAL $73,456.25 The August quota -was $89,289 for E. bonds. The above is just for E bonds. HAS SOUND THE POWER TO KILL? Science makes surprising dis covery that shell shock, mysterious injuries and fatalities are caused by devastating vibrations -set up by the blast of battle. Read this revealing article in the September 19th issue of The American Weekly The Big Magazine ^Distributed With The BALTIMORE SUNDAY AMERICAN Order From Your Newsdealer Whittier Lad Listed Missing from Plane After Sea Fight (Cbnilnued from Page l) and N. C. State College,* having been also teacher in agriculture in an Eastern North Carolina school prior to, joining the colors 13 months ago. His last visit home only three months since, is recalled with spe cial pleasure by many Jackson county residents. Mrs. Varner received the sad tidings only a few hours after de parture of two other children for their respective service units, Rob ert, a younger brother, being a radio operator, at home for last week-end, while a sister, Miss Louise, was en route to join a unit of the Waves. The Herald reporter, who talked by 'phone with Thad Varner, of Whittier, uncle of the missing air man, learned that a message had been sent to Marion, where it was expected Miss Varner would be in terceptedT She was expected to return at once to -fcer mother at her Whittier home., Western Carolina Teachers College Starts 54th Year (Continued from page 1) Cooper, Forest City; Frank Hyatt, Bryson City; Glenn C. Palmer, Clyde; Mrs. E. L. McKee, Sylva; Mrs. J. S. Silversteen, Brevard; Mrs. D. H. TiMitt, Andrews;- E.E. Wheeler, Asheville. Faculty: H. T. Hunter, Presi dent; W. E. Bird, English; Anne Plott Albright, social science; Rob ert L. Madison, president emeritus, English; E. H. Stillwell, history; Frank H. Brown, chemistry; Alice A. Benton, physical education; John S. Seymour, sociology; Cordelia Camp, education; Mrs. Lilian B. Buchanan, librarian; library science (on leave, Columbia University); Grant McColUy, English; Mrs. C. G. Gulley, music; A. K. Hinds, mathematics; C. F. Dobson, bio- 1 logy; C. D. Killian, education and psychology; Mary Anne Hammond, business education; W. N. Turner, geology; Clanance jChrisman, mod ern language; H. P. Smith, social science; Mabel Tyr?e, English and idrnmatics; W. A. Ashbrook, busi ness education; Leonora Smith, | education; Rachel Rosenberger, music; Clara DeVane, music. | Training School staff: Cordelia I Camp, director; C. A. Hoyle, prin cipal; Mrs. Evelyn R. Coward, sec I ond grade; Fannie Goodman, sev jenth grade; Edith Walker, fourth I grade; Mrs. Winnie Murphy Killian, English; A. L. Bramlett, social 'science; Anne Davis Rabe, first grade; Kathleen Holt Dayis, busi ness education; Mrs. Mae Master ! son Whatley, third grade; Nelle E. SGO*tS SCRAP BOOK WfU< 0A41BALL OMt f IRI< AOoKtP XHo*< PAoKS ? lmCMKA<i RKD& 1883 ^ Pearl oyrfk* of CIYIOH WALKS ?y M&AMS Of** IX<IHKAL fOO< .?*? Ma>*(V CA.LlAtUK o* K. UUOUffclt. < rjLomeA t BRO<l K O"fo O, I6-1MMIMC, DEADLOCK IK A<AML WI<M MIAMI WtfEM Hi WALKlP -fo Filter 6A*L, 4<6L1. fclGOND, &<0\JL "I^IRD AHP S<OLL rioMf. <^OM1ECU<iVL foUOWlMC Pl<CMtS - J92r # te^SStf i s Bond, French, social science; Mrs. Miriam Stillwell Allen, sixth grade; Ueneva H. Turpin, fifth grade; Mr. Phillips, agriculture; Mrs. Phillips, science. ? Assistants to Administration: Dr. Grover Wilkes, physician; Claudia M. Baker, nurse; L. A. Amnion, farm manager; Mrs. L. A. Ammon, dietician; Mrs. Cella Ashbrook, sec retary to the president; Mrs. M. K. Hinds, dormitory supervisor; Rena Forrest McDevitt, bookkeeper. There have been a number of changes in teaching and adminis trative personnel, with war con ditions largely responsible direct ly or indirectly. A. E. Hinds, former professor of mathematics and now a naval lieu tenant, has been succeeded by Rev. M. S. Richey, pastor of Cullow+iee Methodist ? church, whr> is acting department head for the current year. Former alumni-secretary, J. W. McDevitt has also joined the navy, his -duties at Cullowhee being taken over by Miss Beam, the registrar. ! Miss Laura McAdams, former head of the modern language de partment, is serving with the Sig nal corps, being succeeded by Clarence Chrisman. Home Economics will be under direction of Mrs. M. S. Richie, in place of Miss Maude Ketchem, resigned. - Miss Charlotte Watson of Cookeville, Tennessee, will become instructor of art in the place of Miss Helen Patton, who has taken a position at Monticello Junior Col lege, Alton, Illinois. Miss Frances Brown, who served as librarian of tho polhrgo loot year in the absence of Mrs. Lilian Buch anan, is now librarian for the Cadiz High School, Cadiz, Ohio. Mrs. Buchanan, having completed a year's graduate work at Columbia University, has resumed her duties as librarian. Kenneth L. Wood, instructor of physics, has taken a position at Carson-Newman College, Jeffer son City, Tennessee. Mrs. Leon Sutton, former secre tary to the bursar and business manage , . .. w secretary in the office ..i. the superintendent of Cour Schools, A. C. r.toses. Mrs. 1 .in Worth McDevitt has taken t- ? position Mrs. Sutton held last y< ; c. L. A. A. .mon, for a number of years farm manager for the col lege, has indicated his purpose to retire; however he is now engaged in harvesting an abundant crop produced this summer on the- col lege* farm. Mrs. Carrie Bryson has been ap pointed by President ? Hunter - as hostess for Moore dormitory. Mrs. Bryson succeeds Miss Kathleen Davis, who teaches business educa tion in the training school and pen manship in the college. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LESSON SERMON The assembly rooms are located on the second floor of the Masonic Temple. Reading rooms are open each Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock. "Substance" will be' the subject* of the lessgn-sermon on Sunday and the Golden Text will be taken from I Corinthians 10:26, "The, eartty is the Lord's and the fulness thereof." ? Officer? Yeu can't stop hero! Motorist ? I can't, eh? Well, of ficer, maybe I should not stop here, but you don't know this car as well as I do. Western Carolina Teachers COLLEGE 9 o Welcome! f We served your Mothers and Dads. Most of you know us. All of you are invited to Hooper's. Prescriptions Filled We Have Everything Stocked By A Modern Drug Store. VISIT OUR FOUNTAIN HOOPER'S DRUG STORE ^ In Business 32 Years. Main Street Phone 6 Sylva, N. C. * 5Qfl[-Piece Inter-Locking JIG-SAW PUZZLES Some Simple ? ; Some Difficult - - YOU'LL ENJOY THESE ?Also? Bingo ? Chinese Solitaire? Parchesia ? Lotto THE HERALD Stationery Department
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