1944-1945 Peru Pedagogian - issues 1-16

by Mary Meister

Even though more than halt of the ireshmen listed their father's

occupation as "farmer," eighteen other occupations were listed according to information gathered by the Personnel Committee. It seems that the higher one goes in the field oi education the more varied the group of learners becomes. At least this is true of the 55 Nebraskans and 3 Iowans who have enrolled as freshmen at Peru State Teachers College. Ten freshman boys and 48 girls answered questions concerning themselves, their hobbies, their inti3rests, and other plans for the future. The results of the questionnaires after evaluation are of interest.

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PERU, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1944

Newcomers give annual program

Four added to faculty

Unusual talent was displayed by nine Freshmen who appeared on the annual "Freshman Talent Night," Tuesday evening, Septem· ber 5.

Miss Ruth Musil, the new music instructor, began her duties with the opening of the fall term. She holds a Bachelor's degree in music from Northwestern, a Master's degree in music from Colorado State University, and has held a position in the Omaha public schools.

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Peruvians and brooms dance at fall mixer Three-hundred and fifty faculty members, students, and navy personnel gathered in the Music Hall Auditorium Wednesday night, Sep· tember 13, for the annual fall mixer.

The program consisted of two This was the first dance si!'.ce the opening of school and it was truly flute solos, "Song of the Birds," and a gala occasion. Blue and white name cards, given to the dancers at the "Flight of the Bumble Bee" by Don Aufenkamp of Nemaha; vocal door, broke the ice and introduced the newcomers to their fellow stusolos, "In Italy," and "Indian Love dents.

Call," by Laurine Clayburn of Teaching piano, harmony, and :Peru; piano solo, "Old Refrain" by theory are Miss Musil's chief inTo make sure that the people Aileen Wheeldon of Brownville; terests here. She enjoys working "mixed." many novelty dances Chief among the reasons for at- and another vocal solo, "Lass.With with the students, for as she exwere held. ' tending college were preparation a Delicate Air" by Carrie Work- pressed it, "I think the students A multiplication dance, started man of Tecumseh; baritone horn are very earnest and very friendfor teaching and getting more edu- solo, "From the Shores of the

by Lt. and Mrs. R. B. Lowe, reprely."

Sigma Tau Delta held it'5 initial senting the navy, Mr. and Mrs. E. cation. Basically these reasons are Mighty Pacific" and "Londonderry meeting of the season Monday eveH. Hayw<1rd, to represent the facAir" by Esther Holmes of Nemaha; much the same.

Serving on the faculty as instruc- ning in the Music Hall. Bill Woods ulty, and Kenneth Williams, A. S., a trumpet solo, "Morning Glory" tor for both Navy personnel and gave a summary of the new books and Miss Donna Steffen, representby Phyllis Jean Fisher of Cook; More than one-third of the vocal solo, "0 Dry Those Tears ' stl,ldents is Miss Meta Norenberg in the library and Dr. A. L. Brad- ing the student body, proved a freshmen indicated their inten- and "Mah Lindy Lu" by Christina of the English department. She ford lead an informal di5cussion high light of the evening. comes to Peru from Rock Falls, Ill- on. various books.

He then retions to attend college four years Rosenthal of Sterling; a piano solo, inois, where she held a high school viewed "An Art of Life" by TheoTwo broom sticks, one dressed as and another one-third plan to work "On the Trail" and "Smoke Gets in position. Previously' she was con- dore Spencer. a sailor, the other as a co-ed, Your Eyes," by Illa Mae Grush of for two year diplomas. In comproved an excellent means of getFalls City; a clarinet solo, "Adagio nected with the Alliance public The business objective was the ting the students to dance. In orparison with their parents, the C Tarantella" 'by Audrey Reynolds schools. planning of programs for this der to pass the broom on to somefreshmen are already far ahead of of Fairbury. The navy was repschool term. It was decided that one elese, the person having the Miss Norenberg has the B. A. de- original writings by individual them educationally, for the.fr fath- resented by Fred Owens who playgree from Western Union College, members would be read at €'ach re- dummy had to cut-in and take the ers attended scJ:lool only as far as ed "Prelude in C Sharp Minor" partner, leaving a new person with anc! "Berceµse.". He was intro- at Le Mars, Iowa, her M. A. from the tenth grade, and their mothers du9ed by Paul Henry. also of the the University of Nebraska, and gular meeting .. the broom dummy. The dummies eleven and one half grac!es oxi an navy. she has done graduate work at CoAt the close Una Mae Leech, Lois changed partners often proving lumbia University.

Grundman, and, and Doreen White themselves to be the inost popular average.

Miss Tear, class !Jponsor, ope!led prepared and served refresh- couple of the evening. the program with a few introducBeing a very realistic person, she ments.

Blue and white asters and blue Music was at the top of the list tory remarks. Mr. Jindn introtoo thinks it is a very beautiful and white candles decorated the reof hobbies and special interests duced the J'\U1nbers. campus, "but I don't like walking freshment table. The refreshments among freshmen. Re;iding was in To conclude the program the up and down the ravines." Also of Dixie cups were served by the second place with dancing, sports, audience sang the "Peru Color Miss Norenberg was intere£ted in Misses Maxine Blinde, Jean Van Camp, Marian Stover, and Helen a!ld collecting, close thirds. Sew- Song" and "A!lchors Aw~gh." the ide<! that this is the "campus Of a thousand oaks."

Pitsenberger. ing, art, movies, and miscellaneous Dr. Maxwell directed the singing. interE!sts were al50 iisted.

Music for the dancing was furNeal park was the scene of a Mrs. P.auHI/-.. eScotl c~ supe1vising nished by the "Solid Macs" under teacher in j1111,ior high school. She gay, yei impressive me~ting oi' the the direction of Jack Palmf!r.

"Readers Digest'' was the most holds a ~. A. degree from Iowa Young Women's Christian Association Tuesday evening, SeptemUniversity and an M. A, degree popular magazine among the freshOn the committee in charge of from Northwest.ern. Previously ber 12. the mixer were. Chairman, Miss men, for nearly half the students Mrs. Scott taught social sciences.

Members and members-elect Phyllis Davidson, Miss Hazel indicated they read it regularly.

Approximately 50 freshmen at- and was Dean of Girls at the jun- gathered on the east hill to si!lg Weare, Mrs. Genevie Marsh, Mr. "Life" ranked second in the sur- tended the annual watermelon ior high school in Princeton, Illi- and watch the sunset.

Patricia A. R. Reynolds. and the Misses feed, September 4. The party, nois. vey.

Carmine, President of Y. W., led Betty Berger, Donna Steffen, and which featured get-acquainted the singing of favorite songs. De- Phyllis Brinson. games. was held on the high school She sums up her first impression votionals were given by Janice Twenty-three freshmen attend athletic field. of Peru by the comment "coming Kimsey. Vice-President, Barbara the movies at least once a week, from Illinois where it is generally Dressler, welcomed the freshmen Miss P!iyllis Davidson, Physical seventeen attend twice a week, and and other new members. Faculty Education Instructor, assisted by flat. I find this very hilly." the rest are less regular in "ttend- the Misses Mary Belle Dougherty Mr. Ernest Rawson returns to the guests were Miss Weare and Mrs. ing movies. and Maxine Blinde, supervised the campus this fall as associate pro- Delzell. games. Miss Burtis Kennedy led fessor of Industrial Arts. Mr. RawThe need of Y. W. on the .campus son is a graduate of the Training The Solid Mac's really gave new T\Je freshmen seem to be "news group singing which did much to School in which he is now teach- was stressed and an invitation to Peruvians a chance to "Get in the bring about a feeling of being acminded," for nearly half listen to quainted. ing. He received his B. A. degree attend meetings was given. groove," at the Music Hall Wednes· from Peru State Teachers College . ·news regularly in additio.n to musiday night, when they performed Despite the unwelcome mosquiin 1938. for the first time this year. cal programs, plays, quiz shows, toes, the meeting and watermelon Jack Palmer. taking over Dick and other programs. In addition, feast which followed were thorSince that time Mr. Rawson has Hanson'< . >a ton expects to have a a inajority, 43 of the 58, read the ouhly enjoyed by everyone. earned his M. A. degree at the real "big time" band this semester. front page or news regularly. The Colorado State Agriculture 'ColAt the close of the meeting, the Jack said ihey had a "jumping" sax comic page is the nearest rival of lege, has taught in the Kansas City group sang "God Be Witt You section, which is quite important public schools. and has done de- Till We Meet Again" and Pat Car- to any band. the front page in popularity. Edifense work in ·Missouri.

Thornton, Wells, Rooney, Fairmine gave the closing prayer. torials rank third, followed closely Peruvians gathered Thursday child and Dolezal are taking over by sports in popularity. Only 3 evening at the Oak Bowl for the the saxes this semester, while on sfodents admitti:d they read all first football rally of the season. the trumpets are Mills, Henry, parts of the paper, but 7 said they Voices swelled to the tune of the Biggs, Brachman, Van Story and read no parts of the paper regu- College "Color Song" and "Anchors :Peterson. Edgar and Mora are Aweigh." helping out with the trombones, larly. along with Owens at the piano, After testing their lung power Hanson on bass, and Jacuzzi swingto the strains of both old and new "When you engage in school All freshmen indicated their · He pointed out, however, that ing out on the drums. church membership or preference, yells, the crowd heard a short pep teaching, you are engaged in a pa· social qualities play an important When asked what kind of music talk by Lt. R. B. Lowe, Command- triotic duty," said President W. R. with the majority in the Methodist ing Officer of the Peru V-12 Naval Pate in his annual welcoming ad· part in the success of .a teacher in the band plays, Jack replied,. a community. Therefore a teacher group.

Unit. Following this, Bobcat Coach dress to the students of Peru State must strive to be a well-rounded "mostly 'jump music' but w~ have Al Wheeler introduced this sea- Teachers' College at the opening individual by making wise choices some sweet too."

"All we need now is some good son's fighting gridders. convocation on Friday morning. concerning college activities.

Peru teels that it has a fine class 'solid' practice and with the able He stressed the need for good of freshman students. Some of The cheering section was backed assistance of Gordy Ackerman, our teachers throughout the United In conclusion President Pate them have already shown special by the college band led by Pro- States. He pointed out that teachmanager, I think we will really quoted John Oxenham by saying, have a top band." abilities at the Talent Night pro- fessor Jindra. ers must be the right type of perOn the twenty-third of Septem"To every man there openeth gram. Others will "rise and shine," Out in front directing the cheer- son, for the destiny of the nation ber the band expects to make a A way and ways and a way is largely controlled by teachers. ing this season is a lively quintette from now on. Most of them enter trip to Omaha to play for a dance And the high soul climbs the In countries ruled by dictators, -two dashing coeds and three college with experience in other being held at St. Mary's school for high way peppy sailors. They are coeds, Pa- the educational system is controlled lines of work. Some have held tricia Hill, Peru, and Mary Belle from the first by the man in power And the low soul gropes the low; girls. jobs as clerks, teachers, retail Dougherty, Brock, Nebraska. both for through the schools he can mold And in between on the misty At the end of the tri-mester Jim flats, Thornton, Dick Hansen, and Jack salesmen, and miscellaneous posi- veterans of two years cheering ex- the youth to his pattern of ideolThe rest drift to and fro.

Palmer will be leaving Peru These tions before entering college. Pe- perience at P. S. T. C. The sailors ogy.

But to every man there openeth are Dick Mastain, Compton, CaliPresic!ent Pate stressed the imfellows are going to be missed by ruvians wish them success in their fornia; Bill Killam, Lincoln, Ne- portance of scholarship a,nq urged A high way and a ld.w, the entire student body, as they new work-that of gaining a higher braska; and George Andrews, Al- tb,at each student work for the best And every man decideth have bi:ien with tb,e swing band The way his soul shall go." possible grades. ba11y, Ca!ifornia. ever since it was first org;;pized. education.

Sigma Tau plans year's calendar

Y. W.'c.A. holds first meeting

Ann1,1al "feed" held for 50 freshmen

Macs swing-out for Peruvians

Season initiated with first rally

College president cites

importance of teaching

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Personals •

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by Rosella Meritt

Welcome To the Students of the Peru State Teachers College: I am glad to extend greetings to you, and at the same time commend you on your decision to prepare yourselves to teach school. The situation of the public schools is critical.

The war time demand for men and women in the armed forces and the allied indus.tries is so great that few are left to teach the schools. But good schools are necessary in a Democracy, and you are performing a patriotic duty in preparing yourselves to keep them open. I welcome you to Peru for that purpose.

Sincerely yours, W. R. PATE, President.

Announcing Y. W. This year Y. W. C. A. will be the only girls' organization on the campus. This organization encourages student fellowship and participation in the religious life of the school.

Membership in the organization is open to any college girl who is interested.

In college we students find all our needs and desires are met. It is here that we grow spiritually, mentally, physically, and morally. Y. W. unites with the churches of Peru to help each girl by stressing spiritual growth and a closer contact with God.· In the past year the organization has done many things of merit. Some of the most important were the sending of donations to Estes Christian Summer Camp, and the World Student Service Fund, the representation of our school at various Christian conventions, and the sponsoring of one of .iast year's mixers.

We plan this year to help each girl as well as the school by, ''studying to show thyself approved unto God, workmen who need not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of tri1th." 2 Tim. 2:15.

Under way With a bright new shining bottle of ink, a new ream of yellow copy paper, and the able guidance of Miss Meta Norenberg, the new adviser, the PED is again under way.

The staff put out this season's quota of papers is composed of journalistically interested Peruvians and the ten members of the news writing class.

Evangeline, the old ''reliable'' typewriter, has be.en duly dusted off, the waste-paper basket has been reinforced and the office key has been polished in anticipation of this '44-'45 PED season.

The members of the staff expect to put forth every effort to acquaint the students, faculty members, alumni, parents of Peruvians, and surrounding high school pupils with the activities on the campus. They will also try to explain, interpret, and uphold the policies of the school.

They will appreciate the cooperation of all Peruvians and will welcome criticism, particularly the constructive variety.

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Let's all sing The "Peru Color Song" and "Anchors Aweigh" seem to claim a place of equal importance on the campus at the present time.

All new Peruvians want the words to the college song so that it may be memorized for use at future games, rallies, and other gatherings.

Since the Naval Unit forms such an import11nt part of the student body, all good Peruvians will be happy to help swell that chorus whenever it is being sung.

For the benefit of newcomers, the words of both songs are being printed in this issue of the "PED.'' Peru Color Song

Anchors Aweigh ~'ling

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abroad our college colors Anchors aweigh, my boys, To the free Nebraska breeze, Anchors aweigh.

Blending heaven's own white and azure ;Farewell to college joys We sail at break of day, day, day, With the soft green of the trees!

White our logal hearts and voices day.

With pride and joy unite, As we sing Peru's devotion On our last night ashore To the I>ale blue and the white.

Drink to the foam; While our lo-yal heart and voices Until we meet onQe more With I>ride and lOJ' un\.te, liere' s wisl\ing -you a b.a'Q'Q-Y vo-yage A.s we sing l'erus devotion To the I>ale blue an.d. the white. · hom.e.

"I was in Peru ~ in the library all summer, except one week. Then I was at home and I didn't do anything,'" answered BILL WOODS when he was asked what he did this summer.

JANICE SLAGLE replied, "No, I didn't do anything Interesting. I just went to Summer School."

During the four weeks between Summer School and fall registration MARY MEISTER was chief cook and bottle-washer at home.

DONNA STEFFEN stayed at home too. She did office work for the faculty and ground work on the painting of her home here in Peru.

Several Peruvians ei'.ljoyed vacations away from home and Nebraska. MR. BURKEY with his wife spent his vacation at Idaho Falls, Idaho, which was quite near the west gate of Yellowstone Park.

The Fourth of July was spent in Grand Teten National Park. They also went motor-boat riding on Jenny Lake. "It was a lot of fun," they said.

PAT HILL went to Lake Oko· boji. She said, "I spent three days there and all I did was swim, eat, and sleep." The rest of the time she was the little soda· jerker .at the' corner drug store.

PHYLLIS BRINSON was typist and time keeper in the offices of Montgomery Ward's in Denver.

On "off time" she was dancing to Glen Gray and Henry Busse. She also admitted that she tried to learn to ride a horse, but with little success.

MILDRED SCHMIDT was thrill· ed when she visited her brother's chicken ranch of 4,000 birds. She also saw a rationed tower put up over the new well which was built on their farm. Miss Schmidt is also' a designer and spent some of her summer vacation making patterns into cloth es.

GLENDORA GALLOWAY said that She stayed "home and took care of her small nephew."

HAZEL SCHOENBAHM SCHREINER spent five weeks working as a chemist in a laboratory in an alcohol plant. Her hours were from 8 to 4. Her "off time" was spent cooking for her husband and seeing a few shows.

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pany. Her husband is now over-

Dear Evie, Again we are nicely settled at the seat of learning. While there are many new friends, i still have a yearning for you graduates. So to console myself, I thought I could converse with you through a letter and tell you the whereabouts some of our gang.

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Carrie Ellen (AdainsonJ said Lois (Wagoner) is working as an assistant chemist at the Bomber Plant at Omaha. She is hoping soon to get into some office to type reports.

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Rogene (Rose) Rachow is back

at Auburn with her folks. Bill, her husband, is overseas now, too.

Both Margaret Mansfield and Genevieve Steuteville are teaching at Nebraska City this year. Margaret teaches the sixth grade at the Second Avenue School while Genevieve has the eighth grade at the Sixth Street School.

Hope (Carter) Floyd is working in Los Angeles.

Verona Oetken is teaching commerce at Cook again this year.

· Lois Fulton is teaching in a relocation camp in Wyoming.

Twilda Epley is in Omaha. She is a secretary at Goldstein and Chapman's.

Evelyn Klein is teaching in the grades at Auburn this year.

Dotty (Bright) is teaching the second and third grades at Deshler.

A letter from Evelyn (Rodgers) Brown indicates she has time on her hands in Manomet, Massachu· setts. She says, "I love it out here.

We have a nine room house-but nothing ever gets dirty. Some nights I ust throw papers around, etc., so I can have something to do the next morning."

Margaret Dresler is going to go to school at Nebraska University this year.

Lorraine Safranek is physical education and class at Scottsbluff. She largest physical education an enrollment of fifty six.

teaching one art said her class has

Elizabeth Gehringer is t('aching kindergarten at Tekamah.

Eleanor Hall is teaching at Sid· ney, Iowa, this year, while Bette, my sister, is teaching first g.rade at Sidney, Nebraska.

Verna Dell is teaching a rural school near Beatrice.

Opal McFadden is also teaching a rural school this year near Adair, Iowa.

Esther Vannoy is southeast of Auburn, teaching a rural school, and Mona Handley is teaching near Nemaha.

Wonder how Betty McArdle's getting along at Bellevue? I think she is teaching music and one speech class.

Did you hear that Helen Marie (Mastin) Moody has a little boy?

He was born July 26.

Last, but not least, the menBob Sheldon is teaching in Des Moines, Iowa.

Goldene Neibuhr was married April 30 in Corpus Christi Texas, to Ensign Robert Lahann.

Bob was a former V ·5 Cadet stationed at Peru in '42·'43.

Bob James is at Schuyler teaching General Science and Biology; he is also doing some coaching.

Also Marjorie Wareham was married recently. No one seems to know whom she married. If I hear, I will tell you later.

Ethel (Gross) Watkins is still in Newport Beach, California. She is working at the Kendall Boat Com-

And-Art Ronhovd~ is coaching at Auburn this year. What do you know?

Now, with this little information concerning former Peruvians, won't you tell me a little of what you and some of your friends are doing?

Love, -"Glennie."

Unusual experiences have taken place in the lives of students this year.

DELORES SCHREINER helped her folks on the farm driv· ing a tractor.

MARIAN DECK said . "I just went to Summer School." BARBARA DRESSLER went too. She said that she enjoyed it because it was different. After school was out she enjoyed herself by "taking it easy."

Fr~shmen elect. class officers Donald Lavigne was selected by the Freshman class to serve as Class President. , The election was held Monday September 11th, after Convocation. : Others elected to office were: Vice-president, Jack Berlett; Secretary, Ruth Dougherty; Treasurer, Cody Anderson.

Tied for student advisory council are Don Aufenkamp and James R. Keil.

Local minister leads Monday devotionals

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Entered at the Postoffice at Peru, Nebraska, as Second Class Matter. $1.00 per year. Single copy 5c.

The Reverend Harold B. MilPeru Pedagogian, Thursday, September 21, 1944 liken, Minister of the Christian Church gave the devotionals at the Editor........................................................................ Betty Berger convocation on Monday, SeptemFeature Editor........................................................Mary Meister ber 11.

He pointed out that the first four Advertising Manager........................................Phyllis Brinson books of the New Testament explain the "Way of Life"; the books Reporters-Glendora Gallow~y, Rosella Meritt, Rosa Lee Weatherfield, Shirley Reber, Bette Overman from The Acts through Jude explain how to remain on the "Wa-y" Patricia Hill, Phyllis Brinson, Marian Deck. ' and the book of RevelatiQus des- Ty\)ists-Patrieia Bill, Phyllis Brin.son, Rosa Lee W eatb.ercribes the en.d of the "Way." fi.eld..

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Kearney Air Base downs Peru Navy, 6-0

"Fros h" week .m review .

by Ed Connely With the close score of 6·0, Peru Naval Unit lost its second game of the season to the Kearney Army Air Field team.

Peru'~ first home game was witnessed by a thrilled and ixcited crowd, which saw its team put up a fighting. battle against a heavier and more experienced opponent.

The second half was a game of The game started off with Peru's kicking to KAAF. In the first nip and tuck, with neither team quarter Peru used a pass attack of threatening to score.

The Army had several players the "T" formation that clicked like precision machine work against with outstanding backgrounds. Sthe Army's powerful single wing Sgt. Marty Slovak, KAAF coach formation. At the end of the first and quarterback, had played 3 quarter Peru had the ball on their years varsity ball for Toledo, Ohio, 39 yd. line with Ackerman's pass- and four seasons with the Cleveing and "Beak" Mills fine running. land Rams, pro club. Lt. Turner, During the second quarter KAAF left half. and the only officer, had took advantage of an opportunity played two years varsity ball for to score. On a return punt from University of South Carolina. SBoxley to Blakely, the Army went Sgt. Meyers, right half, had played on with smashing line plays to four years of varsity ball for Suscore on a reverse from Marty perior Teachers of Wisconsin.

Peru's outstanding players of the Slovak to Nardone who went over for the score. Blakely kicked the evening were Gordie Ackerman whose passing was outstanding and conversion, but it was wide.

Al Riemer whose receiving and Males of the KAAF kicked to sensational running in the backBoxley who brought the ball up to field were the highlights of the Peru's 16 yd. line.

Jim Baker evening and Cal Testerman's kicked out to Males of KAAF, who George Bandy's and Bob Sullivan's fumbled the ball, and Peru's cen- fight and drive on the line. ter, George Bandy, recovered; The entire team played with right Gordie Ackerman, Peru's star tail- spirit and great eagerness to give back then came in to spur hill team the fans and KAAF a good fight for mates deep into enemy territory. their money.

His brillant passing and Al KAAF Lineup Remier's unsurpassed field running Name Pos. Wt. and pass-receiving were an ex- Hickman __________ LE ________ l 75 ample of perfect teamwork.

Copenhagen _______ LT ________ 205 Then coach Al Wheeler substi- Johson ___________ LG ________ 200 tuted Ken Boxley for Ackerman Feemster ___________ c________ 200 to carry the team with more passes Cluster ___________ RG ________ 130 to Reimer down to the KAAF six Letts _____________ RT_ _______ 215 inch line. KAAF put up an im- Cobb _____________ RE ________ l85 pregnable wall and held until the Meyer ____________ RH ________ l55 McGuire __________ LH ________ l 75 half was over.

Nardone __________ FB ________ l 70 Males ____________ QB ________ l80 Substitutions: Blakley, Slovak, Turner.

Peru Navy Line-up Name Pos. Wt. Staples ___________ LE ________ l80 A WEEKLY FOOTBALL NEWSPAPER Leavitt ___________ RE ________ l54 Schedules • Pictures • Comment& Sullivan __________LT ____ .____ 190 AcewnulaUn Scores • Prodlctlon1 Dana _____________ RT_ _______ l 78 $5.00 for Air Moil Service Testerman ________ LG ________ l60 Hall _____________ RG ________ l80 For 10 Weeks • Starting Sept. SOth Bandy ____________ c ________ 180 Ackerman ________ QB ________ 140 25c Per Copy on Newsstands Aiello ____________ FB ________ l82 Mills _____________ LH ________ foo 1 SEND Oltl>ERS TO Rooney __________ RH_ _______ l70 " i THE FOOTBALL NEWS Substitutions: 161 WEST.NINE MILE ROAD Baker, Boone, Boxley, Briggs, Kosmak, Riemer, Slaven, ThornDETROIT 20 MICH. ton, Verry, Wells, Becker.

This September's orientation program for freshmen was eminently successful although shortened from a week to but two days to meet the demands of an accelerated college program in war time.

The good-natured enthusiasm and spirited zest of all activities proved that the new college class will soon be challenging the upperclass students in campus leadership.

The smooth way in which each program checked into the next with satisfying results was due to careful planning by the faculty and student assistants.

The class adviser, Miss Tear, was assisted by a staff of colleagues who gave generously of their time and talents.

President Pate welcomed the freshman in his annual convocation address on Friday.

Dr. Maxwell in charge of the psychological tests, aided by the Personnel Committee, who administered the tests, Dr. Baker, Miss Gard and Miss Hazel Weare. The committee was assisted in the scoring by Miss McCollum, Mi.ss Palmer, Miss Brackney, Miss Hileman and Mrs. Tyler. Other teachers volunteered their help but were not needed.

Dr. Bradford administered the English tests and was assisted by Miss Williams and Miss Norenberg in scoring them. Miss Kennedy lectured on "How to Use the Library," taking the class to the Reading Room where each point could be illustrated. She also led the group singing at the Monday night party where Miss Davidson directed the sports program.

The college nurse, Mrs. Hoatson, assisted by Dr. Pollard ass=ed responsibility for the health examinations.

Mr. Jindra, with the help of Miss Musil as accompanist, and Dr. Maxwell as leader of group singing, successfully managed Freshman Talent Night.

Upper-class students nssisting were: Mary Meister, who greeted the new class on Wednesday morning as representative of the entire student body.

Mr. and Mrs. James Burkey served as host and hostess at the campus party, where Mary Belle Dougherty and Maxine Blinde led the group sports.

Mildred Schmidt artd Barbara Dressler were ushers at the Talent Night.

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Wheelermen lose to Lincoln Air Base

by Ed Connely For the third consecutive time, the Peru Bobcats came up against a team with overwhelming odds of experience, age, and weight. The contest was held in the Oak Bowl before a large crowd of sailors, co-eds, and 250 soldiers from the Lincoln Air Base.

The Lincoln Army Air Base, with many former professional football players and many more who had played several years of college football, showed an impressive amount of speed, power, and deceptiveness for their first contest of the season.

The star of the evening was big Bill Wayne, formerly of Texas U., who ran across three touchdowns for the Wings. He was ably assisted

by De Shazo, formerly of V. M. I., Cowan of Indiana, Barbinski of Minnesota, and Elston of Georgia Tech., all men of long and famous football experience.

In the opening quarter Peru kicked to the Wings, who set up a pass offense from Crevee to Cowan that carried them to Peru's one yard line. From there Bill Wayne Hazel Schreiner is president of plunged over for the score. the Kappa Omicron Phi, the home The second score in the first economics fraternity. Hazel is very quarter was a driving run by interested in chemistry and home Wayne off a double reverse for economics and will receive her de- eight yards. gree in January w~th a major in In the early part of the second home economics. Hazel comes from period a punt by Ackerman was Cumberland, Iowa, but the address blocked deep in Peru territory and she uses when not on the campus recovered by the Wing end Milis Omaha, where her husband, Gil- ham. With more dynamic power bert, is a sophomore at the Uni- and wonderful line play, Wayne versity College of Medicine. went from a quarterback sneak to Patricia Carmine, "Pat" to ev- cross the double line for six more eryone on the campus, is president points. of the Y. W. C. A. and comes from Returning to their pass attack.

Falls City, Nebraska. Pat is a mu- McQuerry passed to Schultz for a sic major and plays the piano and gain of 55 yards down to the Peru cornet. She will receive her de- 8-yard line. From there Hendry gree in January. Pat's engage- ran from a pass in the flat by Mcment was announced just a few Querry to score the Wing's last weeks ago to Sp (A) 2c Marshall touchdown of the game.

Russell, stationed on the campus The second half Peru came back of Peru State Teachers College; so with renewed and high spirits to he is her major interest new in- pass the Wings dizzy. Gordie Ackstead of music. erman, Peru's star tailback, came Mary Meister, a senior, is presi· back with a spread play pass apdent of the Sigma Tau Delta, Eng- proach that really clicked. He lish fraternity, for this year. passed to Jim Baker in the third Mary's home is at Humboldt, Ne- quarter for 35 yards. Then after braska. She has taught in a rural an interception by the Wings, Bob school for several years. She is Donnelly came right back playing very interested in dramatics and heads up ball to intercept one of writing and is majoring in English. Cowan's passes and ran for eleven Barbara Dressler, president of yards before being cut down. the Kappa Delta Pi, educational Again, A~kerman passed to Baker fraternity, comes from Fairbury, for another eight yards and scorNebraska. Barbara will receive ing position. her degree in January with a maLittle Vince Petrucci came in and jor in early elementary work. threw the pass that counted for the Lois Grundman, president of Peru Bobcats. It was off the spread Tri Beta, biological fraternity, play and right into Chuck Harcomes from Nebraska City, Ne· rington's arms in the end zone. For braska. Lois is a junior and is the conversion, Petrucci faked the majoring in English. She plays the kick and passed to Rooney for a piano and likes dramatics. good count.

The entire Peru team showed fight and spirit beyond all limits.

They went ahead in the second half to hold an entirely fresh team the Wings had substituted.

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Fraternity starts year s programs

Y. W. c. A. cabinet organized and made plans for the· coming. year at an 8 o'clock breakfast, Sunday,, September 17.

Superintendent S. L. Clements addressed Kappa Deltians at their first meeting on Monday, September 18, in the Music Hall. His talk concerning the teaching profession was chiefly a "pep talk" designed to encourage those who are planning soon to enter the teaching field.

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Mem bers were chosen to fill var· ious positions in the club. Helen Pitsenberger was chosen publicity chairman, Bernice Bletcher and Hazel Chastain form the devotional committee, Betty Berger and Frances Guy wi 11 have charge of entertain.ment.

Una Mae Leech will direct the music with Marian Deck as pianist and Mary Jo Hoskins as song leader. Candy sales will be conducted by. Louella Tieman, and Margaret SpeHman will have charge of the bulletin board. Marian Stover will act as chairman of the reading room committee.

Plans for a membership cam1 paign were formed and lessons for the year were assigned to various members.

Mrs. M. O. Delzell and Miss Edna Weare are the advis.ers of the club.

Girls welcome "1·1ttIe sisters . II Freshmen girls were guests of honor at a Big and Little· Sister Party sponsored by the Y. w. C. A. in the Rec Hall Sunday evening, September 3.

The new students found that playing get acquainted games, guessing games, musical chairs and doing group stunts helped ease the tension of the first n\ght in Peru, Upper class girls and the fresh· men drew numbers to find their "sisters." As they sipped punch and ate cookies prepared by Pat Carmine, Barbara Dressler, and Una Mae Leech, they carried on lively conyersations concerning. college and dormitory life.

After an hour of renewing old friends and making new ones, the party ended. Volunteers helped the refreshment committee.

Mrs. M. 0. Delzell, sponsor of Y. W. C. A., chaperoned the party.

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President of the club, Barbara Dressler, gave a brief review 9f the work done during the summer.

New members were voted on and plans for future meetings were dis· cussed by the group.

Those serving on the refreshrr;,ent committee were Jean Van Camp, Mildred Schmidt, and Margaret Spellman.

Dr. P. A. Maxwell is sponsor of Kappa Delta Pi.

Bill Woods leads Dramatic Club Bill Woods was chosen as presi· dent of the Peru Dramatic Club at.a meeting in the Little Theater Thursday, September 14. Other officers who will preside for the year are 'Betty Berger, vice· pres I· dent, and Lois Grundman, secre· tary -treasurer.

Leonore Larson and Mary Meister were appointed to the calendar committee to aid the vice-president in composing the programs for the year.

Discussion was held concernin!( the duties of the officers, the Homecoming Play, and the redecoration of the Little Theater.

Miss Hazel L. Williams sponsors the club.

String trio plays at Friday convo Music by the college string trio was featured at convocation f"ri· day, Septemb~i' 1!1. Members of the trio are Patricia Hiii, violin; Janice Slagle, cello; and Mary Jo Hoskins, piano. '!"he program was as follows: "Trees'; ___________ Tschaikowsky "Andante Cantabile" ---------_________________ Tschaikowsky

Second Lt. Kenneth Rohrs writes from Italy: "If you ever have a desire to traveL don't come to Italy. I've never seen such a dirty, filthy place in my life."

champion. Bob is now in the ARM school of the NATTC at Memphis, Tony DeMaro has been promoted to the rank of sergeant with a tank division in France.

Ensign Ralph Locke writes: "I'm pretty sure that you know I was in the Guam operation. l"m still on the island and wouldn't give two bits for it-lock stock, and barrel. It rains continually and flies and mosquitos about drive you nuts. I've been here a month now, but was in the front line for only 10 days.'"

Dwight Houseman, A. s., who is now taking his indoctrination training at Cornell University, lthica, N. Y., writes, "You should see the books they gave us--17 in all. It would take us 4 months just to thumb through the pages.

To make things really encourag· ing, on our desk are 71 pages of station and Midshipman ordersdo's and don't's. In the next few days I'll probably be able to write a book on what has happened, but I know I won't have time.''

Bill Gridley, SM2c, writes, "I might include important news that my brother.is a proud papa. Yes, my brother is a prold papa. Yes, it was a boy and they have give~ him the handle of Thomas Calvert which is much too long; so they will call him Tommy."

Ensign Walter Marshall says that he's being trained as a communi· cations officer on an LST which in his opinion means a low, slow, target. He is stationed near Norfolk, Va., and the other day was lucky enough to run into Ernest Brod.

Word was received September 14 that Lt. Norris H. Gerber, pilot of a B-17, is a prisoner of war in Germany. Lt. Gerber was lost in a raid over Schweinfurt on July 21.

"He has gone on quite a few mis· sions for the short time he has been there," writes Mrs. Eunice Bogle, sister of Lt. Wayne Buhr· mano, a navigator, now stationed in England. Eunice is living in Pleasanton, calif.

Robert Berger, S2c, was pictured September 17 in the Omaha WorldHerald with Ted Winters. The article concern,ed their recept meeting in Memphis, Tennessee, six years after their first meeting in Akron, Ohio. At that time Ted was announcing the Na.tional Soap Box Derby of which Bob was

Lydia Vosicky has joined the WAVES. At present she is teaching in Plattsmouth waiting to be called.

Homer G. Myers was graduated from basic indoctrination on August 16, as honor man of his company at the U. S. Naval Training Center. He was elected candidate by fellow bluejackets and selected honor man by his Company Commander, on the basis of military aptitude and progress. He has been recommended to attend Pre-radio School for further specialized training.

While walking down the street in a little town in Africa, Lt. Duane "Whiz" White met Zeke Grubaugh, who is a top sergeant and stationed there. Lt. White flies a C-46, a supply ship. Concerning the natives of Africa he wrote, "The na · tives are as you might picture them. They wear a white draped sack-garment and the wometi have their faces covered by veils. (Judging from the ones that have slipped I don't blame them.)" One cay he met Lt. Kenny Rohrs at the Ameri · can Red Cross Club. Lt. Rohrs was enroute to Italy.

On August 8, 1st Lt. Willard Hunzeker was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. He had com· pleted 33 missions over German territorY: He is expecting to return to the states soon.

Jack Cejka, F1c, now stationed at Treasure Island, is awaiting orders to transfer to the East coast.

Merlin Broers bas been awarded the Purple Heart for action in Normandy. He had some shrapnel in his nose, but is fine now.

Ensign Keith Albers, stationed at an Amphibious Training Base in San Diego, writes, "I'm a captain for a week. No other officers are aboard. The other day a man about my dad's age came in and told me his troubles, and believe me he really had them. I talked to him for awhile and then sent him to see the Chaplain. Imagine me trying to give advice."

Cpl. Oscar Dean Smith in ltaly writes, "I finally shaved off my mustache. There were too many complaints,. and besides, no orie could see it.

Mrs. Thomas (Marjorie Kennedy) Dean writes from Bruokline, Massachusetts. that Tom is an ensign on a destroyer which took part in the invasion of France.

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War and Education Space prevents an elaboration of the points to be made in this brief article, but the implications set forth will effect the Teachers Colleges very directly; first, from the standpoint of the prospective teacher who will carry the new philosophy into the high schools and elementary schools; second, from the standpoint· of the individual college student who is seeking to make himself an effective member of society outside of his profession; and third, from the standpoint of the administrators and teachers who will be responsible for the successful operation of their institutions.

In our attempts to prognosticate we should keep in mind that a ten perc~nt change in educational philosophy and procedure would constitute a revolutionary change when brought about within the period of one decade.

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Miss Carey heads library staff

Miss Nellie M. Carey, the new librarian, arrived on thf! campus this past week to assume the duties previously handled by Miss Grace Petersen, head librarian. .

Miss Carey has held a position in the Hastings Carnegie Library and comes to Peru directly from the position of Executive Secretary and Librarian of the Nebraska Library Collection. She has done work at the University of NebrasEducational Boom ka, University of California, and The G. I. Bill of Rights, together received her A. B. from Nel5raska with the desire upon the part of Wesleyan. millions of men to further their .

Attendance at the New York education, undoubtedly will bring Public Library ·School gave Miss about the biggest boom in higher Carey advanced work in her choseducation in American history. en field.

Men and women who have been Being an admirer of nature, she serving in the armed f.orces will says, "I am particularly enjoying return to school mature, serious the oak trees." and anxious to complete their edu~ The library staff, under the dication in preparation for profes- rection of Miss Carey, includes sional or vocational careers. It Miss Burtis Kennedy, Bill Woods, seems to me that many of these Marian Deck, Margaret Spellman, returning veterans will want to Grace Mathews, Mary Meister, follow accelerated programs. While Janice Slagle, Delores Schreiner, acceleration has demonstrated cer- Marian Stover, Una May Leech, tain weaknesses, it is evident that and Louella Tieman. many students will want to and can profitably pursue such courses.

This demand will result in most colleges making it possible for students who wish to do so to attend classes at least forty-eight weeks Captain Delton Goerke, Burr, in the year.

Nebraska, was interviewed on the Ginny Simms' program September New Emphasis 19.'

Miss Simms told about Captain This war, as did World War I, certainly has demonstrated the Goerke's receiving the Gold Star, values of the American system of the Navy Medal, the Air Medal, education, both from the stand- and the Distinguished Flying Cross; point of the armed ~orces <)nd in- however, he is not permitted to redustry. Unquestionably there will veal how he received the Navy be an added emphasis upon the award.

Captain Goerke is one rof the scientific and mathematical studies.

War, industry. commerce, and gov- very few army flyers to receive ernment are all successfully fur- the Navy award.

He received his first flying exthered by the technical training of perience with the Peru C. P. T. our citizens.

There also should be a renewed unit in 1940.

He has completed seventy-eight emphasis upon the social sciences in order that we may better under- missions and was with the Marines stand the function of democracy who gave the Japs the proverbial and the economic and social struc- "Skip Bombing" in the South Pature of our nation. Social illiter- cific.

Captain Goerke's wife is the foracy is dangerous to our way of life, and the war has served to empha- mer Marcella Redding, a cousin of size our need for a better under- Willard· Redfern. standing of functional democracy.

Capt. Goerke talks on Simms Program

Higher Scholarship Higher education can and should be made available for all who have the mental machinery to absorb it, but an educated citizenry must be a self-disciplined citizenry. The great boon to education which will follow the war should give the colleges an opportunity to insist upon a higher degree of scholarship, and the elimination of those students who believe that college is a pleasant place in which to loaf their way into successful careers.

Universal Military Training It is hoped that the movement for universal military education, if culminated, make use of the colleges and vocational schools of the country, much as the armed forces have used the mduring the war.

There undoubtedly will be an extension of the ROTC and NROTC programs, with perhaps many smaller institutions being used in some phase of the program.

Rehabilitation For many years after the war the colleges will be engaged in training veterans under a rehabilitation program. This experience is very likely to convince many educators of the value of continuing rehabilitatio~ work among the civilians of the future.

Health

It is my opinion that there will be a new emphasis upon health, with a strong general Physical Fit-

PERU, NEBRASKA, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1944

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I pay for annual dance

Y. W. members discuss etiquette

Carmen, a streamlined version, sung in English, and presented by artists in modern costume, will play in the college audit,orium on October 17 under the direction of Lucius Pryor and Ernest Hutcheson of the Lu· cius Pryor Concert Service. where he was given a four-year scholarship.

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Miss Adamson is dorm council head

Rosa Lee Weatherfield, Joan Thickston, and Mary Jo Hoskins comprise a committee which was appointed to draw up rules for Freshmen initiation.

November 25 was selected as the date for the Fall Formal at the council meeting on September 22.

The members discussed various problems arising in connection with this party.

Freshman initiation rules were drawn up by a committee, presented by Rosa Lee Weath(;rfield, discussd by the council, and finally accepted. They will govern initiation conduct in the Dorm.

Dr. Miiier is campus visitor

Greenwell is a young giant from the rugged mountains of utah, and his background is as colorful as his amazing bass voice. He worked as lumberjack and as iceman while singing in the utah University men's glee club. Determined on further study, Mr. Greenwell boarded a sheep train and worked his way east.

Earl Carroll was casting a new operetta at the time and Greenwell was engaged, filling the engagement so successfully that Carroll offered a three-year contract.

Greenwell turned it down in favor of further study, going to Juilliard,

"Ring Around Elizabeth'.' is Ho.mecoming play

Will it be attractive, brownhaired, brown-eyed Carrie Ellen Adamson? She is a senior, majoring in Home Economics and minoring in Chemistry and EngTwelve Peruvians, many of whom are newcomers to the Peru stage, lish. When asked what she liked to do best, Carrie Ellen smiled and are rehearsing for the forthcoming play, "Ring Around Elizabeth," spon· said, "I love sewing and dancing." ' sored by the Dramatic club.

The three-act comedy, under the direction of Miss Hazel L. WilRoast duck topped her list of good eating. Her home is in Tabor, liams, will be presented for the homecoming audience, October 14, at 7 o'clock.

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The cast includes: Or will the lucky card fall to Elizabeth _______ Mary Jo Hoskins that vivacious, blonde cheerleader, The center of an impetuous II household.

Patricia· Hill? Music is Pat's maRalph __________ Kenneth Folkerts jor and commerce her minor at Elizabeth's husband, a someP. S. T. C. She is a junior this what dull person. year. In her spare time you will "Musical Hacks with th.; Solid Mercedes ___ Frankie Montgomery find her jerking .sodas at her fath- Macs" will liven the feet and lightThe fiifteen year old daughter of the family, who thinks she er·s drug store down town. Pat en the heart Saturday eve, Octois the intellectual type. especially likes to practice tinting ber 14.

Jennifer __________Lois Grundman Immediately after ''Ring Around pictures with her new tinting' set.

Three years older than MerceWhat are her favorite foods? She Elizabeth," or approximately ninedes and thinks she is capable rates steaks and French fried po- thirty P. M. the swingsters will of "running her own life." convene in the college gymnasium. Hubert ______________ Boyd Linder tatoes first.

This dance is open to the public Man with a mania for fires Will the lucky star shine on and there will be intriguing music and radios. smiling, blonde, blue-eyed Maxine for every possible type of homeLaurette _________ Margaret Lewis Blinde and make her gridiron comer.

Elizabeth's mother, who is queen of 1944? Maxine hails from Admission can be gained in three constantly feuding with HuJohnson, Nebraska. At P. s. T. C. different ways: budget ticKet for bert. she is majoring in Physical Edu- college people, uniformed persons Vida _______________ Mary Meister cation and minoring in Biology. free, and fifty G.ents for all others.

The maid who tries to domi"Max" likes all kinds of sports, Donna Steffen is in charge of all nate the entire family. but especially she enjoys swimming and playing softball or vol- arrangements with the assistance Irene _____ Rosa Lee Weatherfield Elizabeth's girlhood friend, ley ball. She likes chocolate cake of Margaret Wellensick on decora who prys into the family's afand ice cream best of all to eat. tions and Elmer Remmenga in setfairs.

Later she laughed and commented, ting up the band platform.

Harriet ____________Margaret Rea "Or anything that makes me fat."

The town's busy body.

Andy ______________ Richard Keil Who likes a good time.

Policeman __________Jack Berlett Dr. Holli!;ter ______ Paul Stoddard The ca.st will be supported by Carrie Ellen Adamson was electthe following production staff: "How to act' oh a date," "How ed president of the Dorm Council Stage Manager ________ Bill Woods to introduce one another," "What at a meeting in Mt. Vernon par- Crew__ Ruth Kean, Shirley Reber, to wear on the campus," and "How lors on September 20. Other offiJack Berlett, Paul Stoddard. to act wlien you go home with cers elected are vice president, Electrician _____ Elmer Remmenga your roommate" were the topics Barbara Dressler; secretary-treas- Property Manager ___ Betty Berger discussed by Wanda Bowers, Mar- urer, Luella Tieman.

Prompters_Bette Overman, Wanda ian Stover, Maxine Blinde, and Bowers, Barbara Marsh.

Freshmen elected Elaine Foster Ruth Dougherty at the September and Barbara Sawyer as representa- Publicity __ Ruth Comstock, Marian 19 meeting of Y. 'w. C. A. The Stover, and Janice Kimsey. tives. program on "Etiquette" was under A peep into the life of this allthe supervision of Patricia CarMary Jo Hoskins was chosen by American family will offer a vamine, President of the organiza- the Juniors. riety of surprises and plenty of extion. Bernice Bletcher took charge citement.

The formal initiati.on of council of the devotional service. members was the topic for discussion at the next. meeting of the council on September 21.

Carmen comes to Peru on October 17 Pauline Pierce, one of the finest mezzo-sopranos in America, was chosen to sing "Carmen," and the inimitable Gean Greenwell essays the role of "Escamillo," as well as acting as narrator and director.

Jean Garlton, lyric soprano and 1944 Naumberg prize winner, will do "Micaela," and Frederick Schweppe has been chosen for "Don Jose." The lovely Ruth Cumbie will be the piano accompanist.

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The version of "Carmen" which will be heard here occupies an hour and a half, and is a carefully condensed version of the best music of this most popular of all operas.

On his way to Jamestown, North Dakota, Dr. William T. Miller stopped off in Peru to visit friends for a few days before resuming his trip. He formerly taught history in the Training School, then asked for a two year's leave of absence, and has been a Field pirector in American Red Cross at Camp Crowder, Missouri, ever since. Leaving his Red Cross work, he plans to be head of the history department at Jamestown University.

His family plans to remain at Protection, KanSas, where his wife is teaching science in the high school.

Frosh organizes personality club

Doris Wagner was elected president of the Personality club at the first meeting held Thursday, September 21. The other officers elected were as follows: Carrie Workman, vice president; Elaine Foster, secretary; and Barbara Berger, treasurer.

Miss Lavonne Graves, upper class sponsor, took charge of the program. She introduced Mrs. Maxwell, who told about the ·purpose of the club. Miss Maxine Blinde, assistant sponsor, gave a talk on "Personality."

Margaret Lewis, Margaret Wellensick, Ruth Dougherty, Marjorie Rogers, and Irene Majors were appointed to serve as a program committee.

Minute dramas entertain players Minute extemporaneous dramas provided the highly entertaining program presented at the Peru Dramatic club meeting held Thursday evening, September 28, in the Little Theatre.

A short business meeting was conducted by Bill Woods, president of the organization. Miss Hazel L. Williams is the faculty sponsor.

The program committee was composed of Betty Berger, chairman; Mary Meister, and Leonore Larson. Bill Woods had charge of refreshments.

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)peed limits in education.

According to Benjamin Fine, New York Times commen;ator upon the educational scene, most colleges and univerJities are planning to dispense with present accelerated ;chedules when the war ends. Mr. Fine's survey reveals that with few 0xceptions colleg,e administrators are of the )pinion that while a stepped-up program is ~ustified and rrecessary in war time there is a ''maximum tempo beyond which education loses its quality.''

ness Program for all studen~s, with special exercises devised for those not qualified to enter the regular Classes. The American Medical Association has already endorsed such a plan. The state should provide mobile X-Ray units available to institutions not having such service locally.

Aviation

With the emphasis upon aviation it is to 6e expected that many colleges will again take up a training plan similar to the old C..A. A. or C. P. T. programs. 1 Audio-Visual Education

It is probably quite impracticable to determine now with any accuracy the virtues and evils of the three-year program for the bachelor's degree. To do this we 2hould need to study not only the performance record of graduates in industrial and military jobs but also, and more significantly perhaps, the demonstmted competence of those three year Bachelors of Arts and Sci.ence in the professional and graduate schools. In the absence of such an objective E<tudy we are compelled to fall back upon impressionistic judgments based upon preconceived ideas of the correct pattern of higher education.

If, however, we make certain careful qualifications, it seems safe to venture some judgment of the principle of acceleration. In so far as education is a process of acquiring factual information and technical skills, it can probably be considerably stepped up without harm and possibly to advantage. But in so far as ,education is maturation of mind and feelings and the achievement in the atmosphere of learning of personality in the broad sense, it is probably a dangerous mistake to over-accelerate the tempo of college study.

Audio-visual education will become more important as regular class-room procedure. - The armed forces have found the use of this type of training to be extremely valuable and great forward steps have been made during the war.

Guidance

The armed forces have developed the machinery of personnel work to a very high level. The experience and lessons to be learned from the statistics and testing programs of the Army and Navy cannot•but help to influence the guidance and general personnel work of the colleges of the future. The officer-training programs of the armed forces have been, in the main, well organized and well executed. Educators and officers. who have had experience with this type of training are bound to carry some of their new viewpoints int<J civil1 . ian education.

As far as the teachers college :l's concerned the question Personal Appearance is an interesting but not a crucial one. In our own college, as in most teachers colleges, the summer session, long e2tab- . The period of prosperity rnd the .h l · I b t d t t h. ·· d. experience of men and women in 1lS ec, is a means w 1ere y a s u en may a lS own lScre- uniform seems to have accentuated tion accelerate his rate of study. But this not the normal the value of personal appearance. program, which contemplates four years in colleg,e. Few Colleges of the future should spend persons concerned with teacher education will say this is more time in developing posture, too much. The makin~t of a te. acher, notwithstanding naive grooming, correct clothing and social etiquette all of which are necpopular notions to the contrary, is a complex process. The essary to a successful career. The presence of immature, ill-educated teachers in the schools guidance program of the future does not negative this fact. The teacher must have, beyond should not overlook the personal information and skills, fairly mature emotions, an adult equation. Teacher$ college> especially should send attractive and point of view and a reasonable steadiness of mind. Does a personable young men and women four year program produce an over-supply of these~ Ask into their professional careers the new baccalaureus now in the third week of his first job. _equipped to look and act the part -Arthur L. Bradford Head of the Department of Erwlish. of intelligent and cultured com0 u

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Inspiring note of patriotism Did you ever see the American flag soaring up to the sky at night with nothing but a spot light to guide it7 What a breath-taking sight! I shall never forget it-the band playing the National Anthem, the solemn stillness that prevailed during the ceremony, then-from out of the calm darkness came the sound of a bugle playing taps in memory of those heroic men ·who have given their lives for a great country-America.

This unforgettable sight greeted our eyes at the half of the Doane game Friday evening. If Peru State Teachers College and the Navy Unit could present something as impressive as that, would the spectators ever forget it1 -Patricia HilL

When the statistics have all been gathered after the war, educators. psychologists, physicians, and millions of laymen will have a wealth of new information upon which to base the educational procedures of the post war period. It seems to me that higher education not only will change, but definitely be improved by studying the procedures and accomplishments of a great democracy at war. Administrators of secondary schools, as well as colleges, will have an excellent opportunity to make their institutions more effectively serve society through applying the lessons learned from war experience. Probably the change will not be drastic, but certain trends of the past will be accelerated and new procedures developed. !

Navy dass welcomes strange recruit ·

How's your Spirit?

Freshman initiation will reign full sway over the campus immediately preceding homecoming.

It is an event (massacre) anticipated by all meek (daredevil) Freshmen as they silently ( creep down the Morgue (an) HalL Their eyes bulge with expectancy as upperclassmen sit war-like in a circle already preparing the ''witches brew" for the midnight hour.

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All this scene lacks is spirit (not your great-grandfather's nor mine) only your personal spirit and cooperation.

The next thr~e days can be harmless fun for freshies and upperclassmen both if only you '11 wear your spirit where it shows. How about iU -R-Osa Lee Weatherfield.

Late registration in Navy classes is something of which one never hears. Yet one of the navy English classes seems to have a new membe_r.

He is rather shy, retiring, and informal. He prefers to answer to the name of Sandy.

Sandy decided recently that he owes his services to his country.

Knowing what a help a college education is to any would-be leader, Sandy investigated Peru State Teachers College.

Sandy realizes, of course, that the navy is the best possible place for a water-spaniel. Therefore he is taking the V-12 English work.

Dr. Konig reports that Sandy is very attentive to what is said, very respectful to his superiors, and very orderly in his conduct.

IJllumni trail Dear Betty Lou, Surprised, aren't you? I think you owe me a letter but I am giving in. I thought maybe you'd like to hear about some former Peruvians.

About a week ago I saw "Spiv" (Iva Lee) Mulder ('43) in Lincoln.

She is teaching at her home district school near there.

Did you read in the paper that Merwin (Coad '41) was married August 30, at Fort Worth, Texas, to Delores Hale? He is attending the Texas Christian University and is pastor of the Christian Church at Iowa Park, Texas.

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Juilfs (Elvera Schact) are the parents ~.£ a baby boy, D.avid Henry, born \in Miami, Florida.

Also-Ben Sheldon ('39) and his wife (Erma Meier) ('41) are proud parents of a son, born September 20. He was named Benjamin Robert. Ben is teaching in DuBois, Nebraska.

Ed Falloon ('39) and F'rank Larson ('41) received their doctors' degrees from the University College of Medicine at Joslyn Memorial, September 23. Frank will intern at the Receiving H.ospital in Detroit, Michigan, while Ed will intern at the Research and Education Hospital, Chicago, Illinois .

Lois Christensen ('44) writes to Marion Stover: "Monday one of my seventh grade girls told me positively that Columbus discovered America on October 12, 1942, and that Columbus was a Spaniard, not an Italian. The rest of the class really corrected her in a hurry." Lois said she likes teaching better every day. She is near her home at Clarks, Nebraska.

Two former Peruvians are teachiug at Wales-Lincoln School at Emerson, Io11ra. They are Everett F'uller, Superintendent ('27), and Mrs. Catherine Hl.1ghes Dawson ('38).

Frank L. Seivers ('28) has resigned as Superintendent at Central City to accept an appointment

Tri Betas enjoy outdoor steak fry Members of Tri Beta opened their series of meetings with a steak fry held in the woods near Nature Trail, Monday, September 25. At 6 p. m. four members, Dr. Winter, and a special guest, Mr. Freedstrom, who is in charge of health education in the State Superintendent's office, started talking, eating, and battling the pests of nature-especially mosquitoes.

At the present time there are only five members-Betty Berger, Lois Grundman, Hazel Schreiner, Virginia Mobley, and Rosella Meritt.

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Norma Jean Parriott ('43) has entered the Capitol Beauty School at Omaha for training.

Jane Stivers and Dwaine Dunning (S. S. '44) are engaged.

Dwaine is pastor of the Christian Church at Broken Bow, Nebraska.

Mrs. Mary Brod is teaching a rural school near Nemaha.

I saw Ruby Rohrs ('43) in Auburn Saturday. She is teaching in a rural school near Johnson, Nebraska, this year.

Lulu Belle Bright ('44) and Lucille Wright ('44) are teaching this year. Lulu Belle is teaching near Shenandoah, Iowa, while Lucille is near Riverton, Iowa.

Bernice Chaloupka (' 44) is teaching in the grades at Swanton, Nebraska.

Mrs. Wendell Handley (Verna Rogers '44) is with her husband at Gulfport, Mississippi. She is working in the Ship's Depot. Her work is checking trains, seeing with what they are loaded, and making the reports.

"Scotty" (Betty Scott Yocum '43) and "Ab" ('43) are down there too.

A letter from Eunice Bogle ('43) to Patty Carmine relates experiences of swimming in the ocean.

She said she'd rather go ~wimming in the Peru pool. She is with her husband at Pleasanton, California.

Harvey Cole ('32), science instructor at the Kearney High School, managed the Bt1ffalo County Fair this summer.

Dr. Leo M. Hauptman ('32) was recently appointed registrar and director of the student personnel at Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Ralph Wederquist (S. S. '44) is teaching science in the Stuart Junior High School at Ottumwa, Iowa.

"Evie" (Slagle '44) is teaching music at Blencoe, Iowa.

Now, will this bring me a letter?

Write and tell me how you like school this year. Bye for now.

-"Glennie."

Dr. Martin tells of test usage "Psychology in the War Effort," was the title of Mabel F. Martin's address to the student assembly at convocation, Friday, September 22.

Dr. Martin impressed her audience with the importance of psychology in the most efficient placement of men and women in the armed forces. She also pointed out the relationship of psychology to the many scientific advancements which have been made.

Devotionals were led by Mr. Milliken. Devotionals for the previous Monday's convocation were led by Miss Reiber.

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smashing victory Before a crowd of strictly Doane . rooters, the Peru Bobcats came · back in the second half to defeat the Doane Tigers 13-6, on the Doane gridiron Friday, September 22.

It was indeed a great victory for the Bobcats, after playing such teams as the Lincoln Air Base, and the 2nd Air Force Superbombers.

The Peru players showed the Tigers that after being badly beaten they hadn't yet lost the want and will to win. In the first half it seemed as if nothing could click for the Bobcats, who kept hitting their line off the "T" formation, but it seemed as though a rock wall were there. At the end of the first half, the score stood 6-0 in the Tigers' favor.

Peru chose to receive in 1be second half, as the wind would be with them in the last Quarter.

With Gordie Ackerman at quarterback and Al Reimer and Jim Baker in the halfback slots, the -Bobcats began their march to victory. Jim Baker and Al Reimer skirted the ends for many large gains and set up the team in a scoring position.

They drove to the Tigers' four yard line where Ackerman, calling a quarterback sneak, charged over the center for the tying score. The conversion was not good. All this time the team was playing against a terrific wind that hampered their usual pass attack.

Personals Miss Joan Thickstun, Home Economics major, spent part of her summer breaking eggs at Jerpe's Plant in Omaha, clerking at Brains' Book Store, and finally .decided, "sleeping beats them all."

A summer devoted to the family housekeeping and cooking was the fate of Mary Knipe, Early Ele· mentary student.

Leisure moments spent lounging on the beach at Melbourne, Flor1da, while visiting her parents, were the most enjoyable for Rosa Lee Weatherfield. She also did Civil Service work at the nearby Na val Air Base.

Bette Overman, Modern Language major, spent a delightful summer in Kansas City. Touring the city and being a private secretary at Consumer's Cooperative Association was enjoyed very much. "Whether to stay there or come back to Peru was quite a de. dsion to make/' she conceded.

Una May Leech said she painted the house this summer, while Barbara Marsh shocke'd grain and ; drove the tractor for her father. i

~~.. MargareL n.eazer spent the sumM i\mer as a "soda jedk" in he1· home ~~•.town. She says, "I got so I could fc, really dish out the ice cream fast ls and dish it in, too."

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Betty Berger said that her sum· ;:4.mer vacation just wasn't a vaca • &:: tion. She came to summer school. i. After the nine weeks '}f schools, 1F she went home, kept house, and in ·· her spare moments helped her father lay linoleum.

Lavonne Graves worked in a fur in Omaha. She said she at

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"We're doing the best we can and we hope to have something cooked up for homecoming. The spirit of the cheerers is good, but In the last quarter the wind was it could be better,'' says Bob Kilto our advantage, and the Bobcats lan, cheerleader from Lincoln, used it to score again.

California. Bob has had one year Jack Verry, playing heads-up of high school cheerleading experball, intercepted one of the Tigers' ience prior to coming to Peru. passes and ran the ball 55 yards to Middleman of the squad, he enjoys again set Peru for a scoring oppor- swimming, archery, and sil:: man tunity. With Charlie Harrington football. His post-war plan is to and Patrick Rooney smashing raise race horses near Santa Barthrough the Tigers' line, Peru bara, California. charged on down the field to Doane's eight yard line. Then the Mary Belle Dougherty hails from Wheelermen went into a pass at- Brock, Nebraska, and was cheertack and Gordie Ackerman passed leader hilr senior year in the Brock to Charlie Harrington for the sec- high school and her two previous ·ond counter. The conversion was years at P. S. T. C. She likes good making the score 13-6. dancing and "is just crazy about The Doane Tigers put up a try- sports." She wants to be a hostess ing battle, but the desire and need at the Saranac Inn, New York, and for a win by the Bobcats over- later at the Hollywood Hotel in whelmed them. Coach Al Wheel- Miami Beach, Florida. She did er's fight talk at the half ~ent his say that of course marriage will men back on the turf; a team of follow when the right man comes fighting, high-spirited Bobcats, along. She says, "I think it would who wouldn't let their old rivals, be easier to yell and get some pep Doane, beat them. if the spectators would pitch in This Friday night when Peru and help." plays Maryville in the Peru Oak Bowl, the Bobcats have high hopes Albany,_ California, is the home of ringing the victory bell again. of George Andrews who led yells one year in high school before coming to Peru. He says, "The spirit is pretty bad and there isn't enough yelling. I believe that it would be better if the boys and least learned to tell rabbit from girls would get together and yell."

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George enjoys all sports and hopes, Lois Grundman worked hard this after the war, to complete his ensummer on her hope chest, emgineering course at the University broidering dish towels and pillow of California. He asks that the slips. She took a trip to Kearney "Gang get together to really yell which lasted a few days. and show some school spirit."

Esther Meritt spent a week's va.;ation after summer school visit"I think the cheering section ~ng on her uncle's farm near Grand could put forth a little more efIsland and also visiting friends in fort,'' says Pat Hill, a Junior from Knoxville, Iowa.

Peru, Nebraska. "I like the enDorothy Stepan spent most of thusiasm of the new cheer leaders the summer saying a friendly and wish the cheering section (in"number please" in the telephone cluding the Navy) would be like office. Her vacation was spent them." She hild two years of high with her sister in Lincoln. school and two years of college exMary Rishel, Early Elementary major, spent the summer folding men's lounging robes at the Style Craft Robe Company in Plattsmouth, her home town.

"Sure wish I would have put my tele· phone number with some of those robes," was her only comment.

Orange blossoms and wedding bells are in the future for Jane Stivers, who recently became engaged to· the Reverend Dwaine Dunning of Broken Bow, Nebrasj(.a. Mr. Dunning was on the cam· pus this summer.

Mary Ramona Neitzel and Private James V. Erwin, both of Falls City, were married September 18 at the Christian Church in Kansas City, Kansas.

Mrs. Erwin is a Peru freshman, a Home Economics major. Private Erwin is in the Air Corps, stationed at McCook, Nebraska.

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Officials for the game were W. Stephenson and Charles Place from Nebraska City, and Roscol Tolley of Falls City.

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er, but the Bearcats unleased a new power drive and Campbell scored twice more. The game ended with a score of 29-0, which was quite disheartening for the fans and players, yet during the game great spirit, fight, and enthusiasm were shown.

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Cheer leaders,continued body is pretty bad with little or no spirit or cooperation," says Vern Norris from San Francisco, California. Vern was a cheer leader for two years in high school, and was assistant cheerleader., at the University of California while he was going to school there. He enjoys sports of all kinds and hopes to live on the Pacific coast and advertise the ·University of California after the war.

The cheerleaders of Peru State Teachers College are doing a. fine job of spurring the Bobcats on to victory. They've asked for cooperation from the faculty and student body, to do their part to make all rallies and games a big wccess.

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The scoring in the second quartPERU er was done by the Marysville QB, Jack Bishop. He plunged over tbe LE-Edger -------------------150 line to score making it 14-0.. Then LT-Wells ___________________ 180 when Peru had the ball on its own LG-Testerman --------------160 six yard line, Charlie Harrington C -Bandy __________________ 180 was caught behind the goal line RG-Hall --------------------175 for a touch back adding to Marys- RT-Dana -------------------170 ville's score, making it 16-0, at the RE-Leavitt _________________ 150 end of the first half.

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perience cheer leading. Pat is a music major and has been nominated as a cai;tdidate for Homecoming queen. She enjoys playing her violin and the piano (incidentally she has had <lll of two lessons on the piano). She lists dancing as one of her favorite pastimes. When asked what she planned for the future, she said that she hopes to be married as soon as the war is over.

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Starting a substained drive immediately after the opening kick off, Marysville drove 85 yards in the first three minutes of play to start the evening's scoring. The placement following the score was good and the score stood 7-0 three minutes after the first quarter had started.

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MARYSVILLE DOWNS BOBCATS 29-0 With Don Campbell leading the way, Marysville Navy V-12 amassed a total of 29 points to down the fighting Peru Navy Bobcats 29·0 on their own turf Friday evening.

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on Freshman talent night when he played the flute. He is a member of band and orchestra. Don plans to major in Mathematics and Science. He is also interested in· athletics. He is very studious but it "We're certainly busy making has its rewards, because Don has plans for homecoming," said Bill an appointment to West Point.

Woods, president of the student council. At the present time preparation for homecoming is a great concern to all members. Officers for the council were chosen by the members on Tuesday, September New and intriguing books have 19. Mary Jo Hoskins is vice-pres- been added to the already interident and Maxine Blinde holds the esting collection of fiction and nonoffice of secretary-treasurer. Mr. fiction in the College library. Books Reynolds and Mr. Rawson are the by well-known authors will now be faculty sponsors. Seniors of the available. student council are Bill Woods and Outstanding among these are Donna Steffen.

"Under Cover," a current best sellDonna is a major in Commerce. er in the non-fiction class, written She has done Commercial work in by John Ray Carlson, and "Western Mr. Hayward's office for more Star," a collection of poems by than two years; she plans to do Steven Vincent Benet. Also under this type of work upon graduating. non-fiction are: "Loom of LanShe is a graduate of Peru High guage," by Fredrick Bodmer, "U. S. School, and is a member of the War Aims," by Walter Lippman, National Honor Society. and "Time for Decision," by SumBill Woods wants to go to George ner Welles.

Peabody College in Nashville, "Yank from Olympus," the story Tennessee, when he is graduated. of Chief Justice Holmes, by KathHe is working for a library de- erine Bowman, and "Charles Lamb gree. His majors are in English and His Friends," by Will D. Have, and Geography. His main interest are two very popular biographies. is in Dramatics. He is president "Walt Whitman," by Henry Canby, of the Dramatic Club, vice-presi- "Woodrow Wilson," by J. W. Johndent of Sigma Tau Delta, and son, "Bernard Shaw," by Architreasurer of Kappa Delt~ Pi. bald Henderson, 'John Keats," by Juniors on the student council Amy Lowell, and "Goodnight, are Jean Holman and Mary Jo Sweet Prince," a biography of Hoskins. Jean is from Auburn. John Barrymore, by Gene Fowler Her major is early elementary. Her are other titles now on the shelves. main interests are music and dra"Strange Fruit," which has been matics. She has the hobby of collecting small horses; however she barred from the Boston libraries does have a live one which she but nevertheless remains a best likes to ride. She is a member of seller, by Lillian Smith, and "Liana," another new treatment of Dramatic club and band. the race difficulties, by Martha Mary Jo is from Rock Port, Mis- Gellhorn are new in the fiction souri. Her main interest is music, section. Other books of this gtoup which is also her major. When are "A Certain Measure," by Ellen she's angry or doesn't believe Glasgau, "Little Coquette," by something, she says "Oh, pooh." Renee McCormick, "History of If you don't believe it just listen Rome Hanks," by Joseph Pennell, sometime.

"Simone," by Leon Feuchtwanger, "Cluny Brown," by Margery Maxine Blinde and Elmer RemSharp, "The Razor Edge," by W. S. menga are the sophomores on the Maugham, 'A Bell for Adano," by student council. Maxine. whose Joseph Herseny, "Fair Stood the major is in Ele)Tientary, is from Wind for France," by H. E. Bates, Johnson, Nebraska. "Blondie," as "Journey 1n the Dark," by Martin she is known by almost everyone Flaven, "Pastoral," by Nevil Shute, on the campus, always has a "The. Steep Ascent," by Anne friendly smile.

Lindbergh, and "Blessed are the Elmer is from Ashland, Nebras- Meek," by Zafia Kossak. ka. He is majoring in Mathematics. His interests are also his minors, Physics and Industrial Arts. Elmer doesn't say much; he's more the strong silent type.

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After voting off a tie between Don Aufenkamp and James Keil, the Freshmen finally decided on Don AUfenkamp and Margaret Wellensick to represent the class on the student council. Margaret is from Syracuse, Nebraska. She plans to major in Social Science.

Her main interest is in Dramatics.

Don is a farm boy from Nemaha.

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Second Lt: Robert L. Henderson in a B-17, is :stationed at Gulf Port, of Anderson Ia., has been assigned Mississippi. as a Physical Training Officer at Pvt. Ward Adams is stationed Alexandria Army Air Field, a Fly- with the infantry at South Camp ing Fortress combat crew training Hood, Texas. center.

Arthur Clements was promoted Alexandria Army Air I!'ield is to Technician fifth grade i:1 Hapart of the Second Air Force. which waii. He is now on Guam with the trains the bulk of heavy bombard- Signal Corps. ment crews in the United States.

Lt. Richard and Lt. (i. g.) Huston Kingsolver recently met on an Lt. Henderson graduated from island in the South Pacific.

Anderson high school and attended Max Mathews S 1-c is stationed Peru (Nebr.) State Teachers Colat the Pre-Radio Training School lege where he received his B. A. in Chicago at Wright Junior Coldegree. He is the son of Mr. and lege, one of the finest radio "chools Mrs. Charles Henderson of Anderin the midwest. · son, Ia. T-4 Roland Cowell is stationed Frank Hillard is with the Ameri· at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. can Red Cross and is stationed at Isabel Tynon, WASP, is stationDenver, Colorado. ed at Gardner Field, Taft, CaliAnna Margaret Matthews 3p (T) fornia.

2-c of the WAVES, haS been transSgt. J. Clairon Smith writes ferred from Olathe, Kansas, to Ot- from England, "Watermelons are tumwa, Iowa. $24 each, pineapples $14 each, Ensign Robert James was re- peaches $1.5Q for one; and blue cently married to Sue Brenner of grapes $3 to $4 a pound."

Falls City. Ensign James just reLt. Henry J. Kellogg made a ceived his commission and reports bombing and strafing run, crippling to the United States Naval Diesel three Jap barges, then moved up Training School at Raleigh, North the coast and b.ombed a 130·foot Carolina. craft and two more barges, leaving Lt. Richard Pascal is now in England.

Jack Mel ntire is attending Offi. cers Candidate School at Camp Barkeley, Texas. AIRo at Camp Barkeley is Dennis Wehrmann, who is being trained as a dental technician.

Midshipman LeRoy Redfern will receive his commission October 25 from Harvard University.

Major J. A. Jimerson is stationed in England and recently attended the World-Herald party in Lon· don. Also attending. the party was Lt. Thomas Majors. Lt. Majors is with the ground crew.

2nd Lt. Al Powers is stationed at Boca Raton. He has been mak· Ing trips to South and Latin Amer· ica, and to Cuba in a B-25 plane.

2nd Lt. Bond Kennedy, fi.rst pilot

all ships burning and leaking.. Lt. Kellogg was one of the pilots that flew with the "Rankin Night Raid· ers," a squadron flying Navy Catalina flying boats.

Sgt. Verlyn J. Carpenter was decorated for going through enemy lines and bringing aid after his battalion was cut off.

Clark Rogers has been promoted to Lt. (j. g.). Clark and his wife are visiting his mother in Peru.

Ensign Keith Roberts ha3 been on the campus recently. "Butch" was in the invasion on Normandy, France, and was in battle for a month. He said that he ran into Donald L.ienneman in London.

"Butch" reports to San Diego, Cali· fornia, after his 30 day leave draws to an end.

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Rex Wilson was recently grad uated from the Medical Field Ser vice School, Carlisle Barracks, Pa with the rank of First Lieutenan In the near future he will be sta tioned at the Fitzsimmons Hospi ta!, Denver, Colorado.

Sgt. Wayne Filmer, Moore Fie! Texas, is spending a 19 day fur lough with his parents in Peru. · wife, the former Ruth Marsha and baby are now visiting her pa ents and expect to arrive in Pe this week.

PTHS organizes counc!I and classes Organization of classes and of student council has been complete in Peru Training High School.

Members fo the Student Counc· are-Seniors. Evelyn Stepan, Wa ren Knape, Jack Maxwell; ,Tunio Roberta Applegate, Rex Coatn John Clements; Sophomores, Lo Steck, Lois Cannon; Freshm Betty Parriott, and Ansel Claybur Richard Good was elected~i dent of the Senior class. Bob Fik is the new vice president. Cla Kennedy and Junior Clary a secretary and treasurer.

In the Junior class, Dale Van derford is president, Irene Filme is vice president, and Kathlee Whitfield is secretary and treas urer.

Paul Clarke Maxwell, Mary Pat terson, and Mary Hays are th Sophomore officers; and An Clayburn, Arlen.e Lindsay, an Charlotte Merritt are Freshman ot ficers.

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Dear Mom: I haven't got any of my studies for tomorrow, but thought I'd bet~~r write and tell you all the news.

For awhile I thought I'd get to ccme home last Saturday. Everybody was talking about Homecoming and I could just taste your lemon pie, but when Peruvians say Homecoming, they mean that all students stay here and all former students come back. I can't see why they call it Homecoming though, cause all the people that were here don't live here.

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Lt. Lowe receives detachment orders

Maxine Blinde rules

Mom, it was just the nicest weekend ever. W.e had a rally Friday night with a bonfire and everything. The band played, and mom, I got to help hold music!

Lt. R. B. Lowe, formerly the commanding officer Of the Peru V-12, was detached from this unit on October 10.

He will report November 1 to the school of military government at Princeton University. After an intensive 90 day training course, he expects to be appointed to serve in the Pacific.

After the rally we had a dance in the music hall to records, but guess what, mom, the sailors got to stay out till 11 o'clock. Wasn't that swell?

Lt. Lowe came to Peru, May 30.

1943, to open the first V-12 unit.

He has also been in command of the medical and dental units at the University of Nebraska and at Creighton.

In an impressive ceremony before a large crowd of spectators, Miss Maxine Blinde, sophomore, was crowned Homecoming Queen on Satuday, October 14.

Attended by two ladies-in-waiting, Miss Carrie Ellen Adamson and Miss Patricia Hill, Miss Blinde approached the stands through a double column of naval trainees. As she neared the stands, the Crack Rifle Squad presented the Queen's Manual, forming the Queen Anne Arch and giving the Queen Anne salute a:s football captain, Charlie H&rrington of Auburn, crowned her Queen Maxine, ruler over all Homecoming activities.

After the dance the upperclass girls held Kangaroo Court and I had to sing the color song. I was so scared I nearly swallowed m;· gum near the end.

Kangaroo Court is a funny name for the party because there weren't any kangaroos. They call it that because they made the freshmen feel funny.

Mom, I've just got to have a formal dress. You should have seen the queen and her attendants.

Mom, do you think I might ever get elected to be a queen?; The Navy drilled before the game and the band marched at the half. Mom, I sure wish I could have a snare drum so I could march. Why don't you ask dad about it?

The game was swell and so exciting. I yelled so much I could hardly talk to the girl who sat next to me at the dance.

They had a play too. "Ring Around Elizabeth,'' was the name of it. Boy, mom, the actors were really good. I sure want to try out for the next play. Maybe I can get a part. I'd lots rather be an actress than play the snare drum.

But, mom, to top everything off we had a dance after the play with an orchestra, "The Solid Macs." Boy, are they good! I didn't get to dance much, but the fellows don't know me very well yet. Maybe I'll get to dance at the next one.

I get' to come home the 24th.

We've got· a vacation. Mom, couldn't I come home the weekend before? I only have five classes on Monday and six on Tuesday so I really wouldn't miss much.

Lt. J. W. Lawson, who has been in Lt. Lowe's command at Omaha, will succeed him. Another replacement officer will be Lt. (jg) W. E. Bambarger of Brooklyn, New York. ·

As the Peru Color Song was played by the combined college and Navy bands, Captain Harring-

Colorful dance caps Homecoming LT. R. B. LOWE

"Ring Around Elizabeth" pro~es hugh success

"Ring Around Elizabeth,'' the comedy presented by the dramatic club, won the enthusiastic applause of the Homecoming audience, Saturday, October 15.

Elizabeth is the center of a tumultous household; around her the story revolve:;. When she receives a legacy from a relative, each member of the family has plans in regard to the spending of the money. In a sudden attack of amnesia, Elizabeth shocks the entire family by criticising them harshly for their faults, both petty and important, from an outsider's point of view.

Mary Jo Hoskins as Elizabeth pleased the audience with the easy manner in which she po:-trayed this American mother with her unconventional but clever solution to an old problem.

As her husband, Kenneth Folkerts· was very amusing as he endeavored to control the family during his wife's memory lapse.

Bill Woods portrayed the role of Ralph's father, an old gentleman who really enjoyed having the family around him, although he would not admit it.

Margaret Lewis made tlw role of Elizabeth's mother, LaurEotte, an important feature of the comedy.

The feuds between these old people added variety to the plot. , As Jennifer, Elizabeth's pretty young daughter. Lois Grundman was a natural. She resignedly admitted her defeat when her mother fell in love with Andy, Jennifer's own former suitor.

Mercedes, the youngest daughter of the family, was characterized by Frankie Montgomery. The eager young scientist has gone as far in the field as sorting mice and simply refuses to admit that she is still a child.

Rosa Lee Weatherfield wa~ ideal as Elizabeth's girlhood chum, Irene. This sophisticated, clever woman of the world was very helpful in straightening out Elizabeth's troubles.

Harriet, portrayed by Magaret Rea, was the town's busy-body, and insisted on poking her nose into the affairs of the family.

Vida, the maid, was cleverly impersonated by Mary Meister, who, with her slight brogue, her constant outbursts of song, and her numerous threats to leave the family, thus forcing them to get their own breakfast. kept the family in a continuous dither and the audience in hilarious laughter.

Richard Keil did justice to the part of Andy, the Casanova of the cast. Elizabeth became infatuated with the world-weary Andy during her temporary state of amnesia.

Jack Berlett played the part of the policeman who escorted Elizabeth home after her accident.

Paul Stoddard was the efiicienct Dr. Hollister who attended the patient, but could o.(l'er no solution for her recovery.

The performance of the versatile cast proved worthy of the able direction of Miss Hazel L. Wil.liams and the untiring efforts of the production staff.

Candles highlight Lt. Huey killed dorm installation in .plane crash

In an impressive ceremony, Dorm Council members for the ensuing year were installed on Fridf!y evening, September 28, Sixteen council members: Carrie Ellen Adamson, ,Barbara Dressler, Louella Tieman, Grace Mathews, Betty Berger, Mildred I got to write brother Joe a let- Schmidt, Delores Schreiner, Hazel ter yet; so guess I'd better stop.

Schreiner, Maxine Blinde, Glendora Galloway, Mary Rishel, Joan Thickstun, Rosa Lee Weatherfield, Love, Barbara Sawyer, and Elaine Foster, pledged themselves to service -Susie. using a candle ceremony.

Mrs. Man;h, acting Dean, talked P. S. Don't forget to ask dad about the drum. There probably won't informally on the duties and responsibilities of council members be a play for a whlle and I proand the necessity of cooperation bably wouldn't get a part anyway. by all residents o! the dorm.

during Homecoming

Lt. James P. Huey was killed September 29, in the crash of a B-17 bomber near Avon Park, Florida.

Huey was a bombardier on the B-17. .

Jim attended Peru State Teachers College for three years where he was taking a pre-medic's course.

In ·l<'ebruary of 1943 he entered the armed forces with man7 of the other men from this iocality.

Through application and specialized training he was advanced and won his bombardier's wings and commission as a second lieutenant at Big Springs, Texas, at the Bombardier's school there.

Funeral services were held October 5 at Auburn.

Swaying with the over tones "I Dreamt I Dwelt in Harlem,'' recalling bits of college frivolities and knowledge, plus a spicy touch of genuine fun portrays the homecoming dance.

"Sunday," beautifully sung by Gordon Ackerman and Dick Hanson, won a terrific round of applause. Too, "I Walk Alone" as arranged by the Solid Mac's found great favor with the Hom~coming crowd.

This was possibly the last appearance of the' present organization of the Solid Mac's. Three of the veteran members are being detached from this unit in November: Jack Palmer, band leader; Dick Hanson, bass fiddle; and Jim Thorton, saxophone. Despite the loss of such outstanding personnel, perhaps.the band will re-organize.

The Solid Mac's filled an engagement at the College of St. Mary'3 in Omaha earlier this month.

Dr. Bradford speaks at Norfolk N. S. E. A. Dr. Arthur L. Bradford, head of the department of English, will address the Nebraska Council of English Teachers at the State Teacher's Educational Association Meeting to be held in Norfolk, Nebraska, on October 26.

He will discuss the relationship of English to Speech.

On their return trip, Dr. and Mrs. Bradford will attend the Nebraska Writer's Guild dinner which will be held in Omaha on October 28.

ton escorted the Queen with her two attendants to the throne from which vantage point they watched the game.

Queen Maxine, a dainty, blueeyed blonde with a captivating smile, was attired in a gown of white chiffon.

She is a very busy pers.on on the campus for she holds several responsible positions. She is the sponsor of the Freshman Personality Club and secretary-treasurer of the Student Council.

She is a member of Y. W., belongs to the Dorm Council, and is a Kappa Delta Pi pledge.

Queen Maxine expects to teach in the elementary grades when she completes her college work. Her major is elementary education; her minors are physical education and biology.

Her home is in Johnson, Nebraska.

Senior attendant was the lovely brown-eyed brunette, Carrie Ellen Adamson, who wore a formal made of yellow net.

Carrie Ellen will complete her college work in the spring of 1945; then she plans to be a cadet nurse.

Her major is home ec; her minors are chemistry and English.

She is the president of the Dorm Council and a member of Sigma Tau Delta.

Her home town is Tabor, Iowa.

Junior attendant was the vivacious Patricia Hill who has "bluegreen" eyes and fair hair. She wore a dress of pale blue marquisette.

Patricia is musically inclined; she plays the violin in the orchestra and the drums in the band.

Music is her major; she expects to teach it upon completion of her college work. Her minor is commerce.

She is a member of the Dramatic club and is on the staff of the Pedagogian.

Patricia has lived in Peru all her life.

Capt. Casey speaks at V-12 graduation.

Graduation exercises will be held for 16 Navy V-12 men Sunday, October 22, at 8 P. M. in the college auditorium.

Captain J. T. Casey, Ch C-USN, has been selected to give the address. Captain Casey is the chaplain for the Ninth Naval district, and he has served in the regular navy since the beginning of World War I. This will be a baccalaureate and Hutchison, Jack Bowman, Plattscommencement exercise. All Peru burg, New York.

Kosmak, Charles John, Asbury churches are uniting in this service, which will be open to the Park, N. J. O'Brien, Daniel B., Jr., Asbury public.

The graduates and their new lo- Park, N. J. Palmer, John Gilbert, , Plattscations are as follows: burg, N. Y. Ackerman, Gordon Keith, AsParle, Jerome Vincent, Northbury Park, N. J. western, Evanston, Illiµois.

Campbell, William Fales, Notre Payson, John Gillis, rort SchyDame, Indiana. . ler, N. Y. Campbell, Leonard Duane, AsReese, Joseph E., Jr., Asbury bury Park, N. J. Park, N. J. Craven, Ethridge, Supply School, Sjogren, Howard H., Asbury Long Island, N. Y. Park, N. J. Gerlis, Harold, Northwestern, Smith, Webster Jackson, Asbury Evanston, Illinois.

Park, N. J. Hanson, Richard Warren, NorthThornton, James E., Jr., Fort western, Evanston, Illinois.

Schyler, N. Y.

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Freshmen suffer through initiation

by Mary Rishel

In appreciation Upon my detachment as Commanding Officer of the Navy V-12 Unit I want to express my sincere appreciation to the college administration, faculty, students and community for the fine spirit of cooperation and hospitality which has prevailed throughout the period of my duty in Peru. The success of the unit has been brought about largely by the friendliness and consideration of all the personnel of the college and community.

-R. B. Lowe.

Our apologies The staff regrets that the by-line giving Lt. Lowe credit for his splendid article, "War and Education" was omitted 'in the last issue of the PED. Lt. Lowe's experience as a: college president and as commanding officer of the Naval Unit in Peru qualifies him to speak authoritatively on the various phases of the subject discussed in his article.

Since Lt. Lowe is leaving the campus to begin work on another assignment, the staff joins the faculty and student body in wishing him success in his new work.

Orchid citation To Norman Schmidt AS for his ability and energy combined to produce the picture used on the homecoming souvenir programs. By super-imposure he was able to arrange a commercial postal card picture of Delzell Hall, the hull of a destroyer escort vessel, and some scenery clipped from a magazine advertisement with such art that a clear picture presenting the dorm as the super structure of a sea going vessel was impressed. In the upper left hand corner is a small inset picturing its commanding officer, Lt. R. B. Lowe.

Norman is the general photographer for the Peru Naval Unit, and has been stationed here for nearly eight months.

Come, let's dance!

All work and no play make Jack a dull boy, but it also has its effect on Jill.

For that reason several of the wise Jills on the campus have organized hour dances to remove some of that tarnish from the work-laden students.

So-come one. come all! The dances begin at 6;45 every Wednesday evening in the recreation room of Morgan Hall.

Brand new records will be played for one hour only.

If you can't dance, come to learn with some of the other less agile ones. You might have some fun out of it, and you might give someone else a thrill!

Certain it is that you will be able to study better afterward-if the cobwebs have been brushed from your mind.

We• re in the dark!

"Jeepers! it's dark. I can't see anything." Where have you heard this expression on the campus1 I heard it last Friday night after the football game, as the people came floundering up the steps and eventually stumbling into the street as they departed from the Oak Bowl.

This scrambling in the darkness could easily result in bodily injury, anything from a black eye to a broken leg or back.

These dangers could be eliminated completely by the proper installation of lights.

This problem merits the attention of the college and of the town authorities; the highway is a danger zone because of the hill and the curve.

They came, they saw, and they waited for initiation. Theirs not to reason why, theirs but to do, or die of humiliation in Kangaroo Court.

Green and white toppers (white for evidence of their presence) capped the young ones squarely on their proverbial knowledge bumps.

Complying with upper-classmen's demands, (the Simon LaGrees of the week) initiates bent in a deep bow and in a Shakespearian manner recited original poems. ·Pale, time-ravaged faces haunted dorm halls and the campus as these honored freshmep packed their books to class in waste-baskets. They were given the privilege of sweeping a pa th across the campus in front of their "respected example setters" - the upperclassmen. For three days they fairly breathed defiance as rooms untouched by working hands since school began were expertly cleaned up by freshies.

"All hands on deck" was the call Thursday eve when all freshies began the bucket brigade from the pump to the light post, and they were commanded to "bail out" and give the post a little H20.

But ala<! We couldn't have an untidy yard surrounding that shining, refreshed light post, so-----!

You guessed it! The freshies "offered" (as they stood under a whip) to start a leaf, stick, and paper salvage drive. It was practically a knock-down and drag-out affair when the male contingent of the freshman class declined to do the tasks assigned, which goes to prove which sex was afraid to spoil their "lily white hands."

All this to no avail! For these pale, brow beaten freshmen girls plodded wearily to the "wreck" hall Thursday night; where witches .and ghosts (highly recommended from the "Moldy Dungeon") brewed up their fates.

It seems Kopecky thought she would outsmart her elders and meet a certain party of the opposite sex-therefore, she was given the privilege of rolling a. spool across the floor with her nose.

Dorothy Moody thought it so much fun to stick her tongue out at upper-classmen, so the witches let her hang her tongue out during court trials.

Brown and Holmes "forgot to use soap on their hair Tuesday" as directed-but everything was provided for at court when o witch came flying in on a broom, ready to assist them in getting those locks soaped, bu', good!

As I gazed upon the faces of so many forlorn freshmen, I felt moved to- ----that's an idea, I'd better be moving. There's a fire! (in the fireplace). Yes, Gatz and Oberest are just the ones to put it out via mouth from lobby fountains to fire. . .

Mean.while, Rey~olds was .havrng a duckmg good time bobbmg for · apples. She should have known better than to converse with men by means of notes.

Exercise of the tongue to speak to males was the offense of Sawyer, Majors. and Randall, who gave a detailed report of the conversation.

Dougherty, Workman, and Clayburn were indeed lucky. enjoying a snack of "worms" during court session. It seems they remained too glamorous Wednesday, making upper-classmen look inferior.

Another stirring of the kettle revealed Barker and Lewis, who failed to conceal their books in newspapers Thursday. The witches brewed up a new occupation for them-scrubbing the fireplace with toothbrushes.

A sad and solemn burial cere.mony for a dead mouse was performed by "undertakers" Cody

Jllumni Crail

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Fleming (at. '44) is attencling a Dear Betty, Bible School in Minneapolis, MinSince you won't get down for nesota, and in the afternoon her Homecoming to renew old ac- hours are taken up working in a quaintances, I've gathered up a lit- little tea room. Also we find J.M. tle news here and there lo keep Howie, a former Peru instructor, you informed about the alumni. has retired from active teaching Mary Danoff (at. '44) is going at Nebraska Wesleyan University to Omaha University and· in her and now lives in Denver. He respare moments works at a packing ports that he is filling in at Denver house.

University, teaching calculus to Perhaps you didn't know that one of Uncle Sam's engineering Louise Roettger (at. '44) is work- units. ing for the Goodyear Company in Remember Lois Miller ('43)?

Lincoln. Shr. is staying at a sor- She is teaching a rural school near ority house on the campus. Louise her home-Douglas, Nebraska. says, "I like living here because it Rosemary is teaching the same is so much like dormitory life at school she taught last year, near Peru." Peg Ficke (at. '43 is also Greenwood, Nebraska. in Lincoln, working at Gold's. She Harlan Taylor ('25) has been plans on going to school next seelected principal at Hastings High mester.

School for the 1944-45 schoo1 year.

Both Juliamae Duerfeldt (at.

Millard Bell is now superintend'44) and Caroline Fiene (at. '44) are teaching. Juliamae has the ent of schools at Wilmette, J~linois, intermediate grades at Akron, while Erland N. P. Nelson ('27) Iowa. She writes, "I have seven- took office as President of Carthage teen pupils. Nine of them are the College, Carthage, Illinois, in Nocutest boys but the other eight are vember, 1943, and Albert L. Biehn just ordinary girls. I like it fine ('22) is Superintendent of Niles here, though, as I've been out to Township High School, Skokie, Illinois. supper three times."

You knew Betty Lou Couoe (at.

'44), didn't you? She is buck at Duchesne College in Omaha working on her history major.

Allen Lichtenberger ('31) assumed his new position in Omaha as superintendent of the Underwood schools on July 1.

Ruth Ellen Schilling (at. '44) is teaching intermediate grades at Silver City, Iowa, this year, while Eva Kimsey (at. '33) is teaching 2A and 2B at Des Moines. Eva's sister, Janice, is here again this year.

I saw Ella Puliver ('43) a couple of weeks ago. She i3 still working at the Bruning Air Base near Hebron.

Some of the alumni seem to go quite a way from here. Wilma

Freshmen initiation continued ....

Anderson and Edna Yates, who during the initiation had decided to undertake the making of their own rules.

They tell me the men on the campus are just irresistible-some of the freshies had drawn this conclusion. Witches led these defendants to the "morgue" where they felt the organs of the Bobcat which died 8 years ago.

Winkle and Wheeldon failed to be over anx;ous in assisting upperclassmen during initiation. With the aid of a candle, these two started on a journey through old "graveyards" and "caverns" .to the end of the Mount Vernon basement, where vampires, spooks, hobgoblins, and spectres awaited their arrival. Oh! indeed this was a very sad case-for ghosts swished out from no where, and with blood curdling screams and cackling laughter made away with the candle, leaving these terrified culprits to struggle back to civilization . -alone.

With last and vast warnings to the freshies, the witches mounted their brooms and rode away. The "well worn" freshmen dragged their "skeletons" forward ready and willing to bear a hand and carry on

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Leo M. Hauptman ('32) is Registrar of Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Remember how we'd run when' we'd see a letter in om mail boxes?

I had one the other day. It told me the whereabouts of three Peruvians who are teaching at Percival, Iowa. Robert Mason ('39) is now superintendent of the schools there.

The others are Woodrow Lambelet, principal, and Lutie Jane Hineline, 7th and 8th grades. They said they were hoping to be here for Homecoming. Now I can't say I haven't ever gotten any m:iil, can I? Why don't you write and let me know a little of what you are doing? 0. K. Love, -"Glennie."

Peruvians meet at state convention During the meetings of the Nebraska State Education Association on October 2 and 27, 1944, President and Mrs. Pate assisted by faculty members will hold receptions in Lincoln and Omaha.

Former Peruvians and friends of the college will be welcomed at either place.

In Lincoln the reception will be held at the Cornhusker Hotel on Thursday. October 26, from four to six p. m.

In Omaha, the meeting place will be the Fontenelle Hotel on Friday, October 27, also from four to six p. m.

These receptions are planned to enable former students and faculty members to renew acquaintances and to recall pleasant memories.

Published by the Peru State Teachers College Peru, Nebraska

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'Peru Bobcats trounce McCook Fliers 13-0 Chuck Harrington led the Bobcats to a smashing victory on the Peru turf with beautiful running and kicking.

The game started off with a little game of kick the ball qack and forth. Late in the first quarter the Bobcats got the ball deep into McCook's territory with two long runs by Pat Rooney and Chuck Harrington for 16 yards and 22 yards. Rooney then smashed through from the 8 yard line to score. Harrington's conversion was good making the score "7-0.

In the first half Rooney and Har- Peru State Teachers College with rington both showed great kicking a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Officials for the game were and running. Dick "Sullie" Sullivan's outstanding time piay and Chief Spann and Marshall Russell rushing held the McCook team of Peru's V-12 Unit and Arthur back from possible scoring posi- Ronhovde of Auburn. tion. .

In the second half, Peru again came up to score. With more running by Baker and Harrington and passing by Ackerman, Peru scored late in the fourth quarter. Using the spread play, Tony Aiello carAmid the enthusiastic cheers of ried the ball up to the McCook 2 · yard line with two long runs. Off an expectant crowd under a blue a quarterback sneak, Gordie Ack- October sky the Peru Navy made erman plunged across to m:ike the their entrance. The battalion, as score 13-0. Rooney's conversion an unit, formed on the ath field, then faced center and marched unwas wide for no point.

During the entire game Peru der the direction of Richard Hanshowed all the fight and spirit they son, battalion commander, until a had. Each individual player was line was formed parallel with the outstanding and deserves credit 30th and 40th yard lines. This arfor a great game. McCook put up rangement made an aisle across a good fight, but could not score the turf in true military fashion.

At this moment the car carrying against the determined Bobcats. the queen was driven to the east end of the aisle and stopped. All the while the anxious crowd was awed by the impressive military formation, yet, too, zealous with the arrival of the queen. As she stepped from the car, escorted by her two attendants, a military The 7th AAF HEAVY BOMBER guard of honor formed in front BASE IN THE MARIANAS-Offi- and preceded her down the aisle. cial credit for shooting down a At the west end, directly in front Japanese fighter plane during a of the bleachers, the guard gave 'Ith AAF bombing mission against the Queen Anne salute as the Jwo Jima has been received by homecoming queen passed between Staff Sergeant Horace F. Rzehak, the ranks. Then the band started of Peru, Nebraska, nose gunner on playing the thought-filled tones of the Liberator Bomber, "Dead Eye our national anthem.

IL" After the coronation the com~ Sergeant Rzehak, 23, son of Mrs. mand was given, "Battalion disAnna Rzehak, of Peru, shot down missed!" In a flurry of neckerthe enemy fighter, a Zero, on his chiefs and white hats the sailors 13th combat mission with the 7th raced for the remaining 50th yard AAF in the Central Pacific area. line seats.

"Eight Japanese interceptors At the half of the game the Peru hopped us shortly before the bomb- band took formation at the north ing run," Sergeant Rzehak related. end of the field. Betty Berger, "One was doing acrobatics high in leader, began the march by directfront of us and 'then came down ing the band through the goalto make a pass at us. posts at a snappy pace, and pro"I started firing at him when he ceeding to the center of the field. was 600 yards out. I saw my trac- ;rhere they did the "Old Gray ers going into his fuselage and, Mare," a novelty trick stepping after about 150 rounds. he blew up arrangement. The precision and unity with which the oand accompin reddish-orange flame."

Sergeant Rzehak joined the lished this clever feat was recog"Pathfinder" squadron of Libera- nized by the audience and they retor Bombers last May and has par- sponded with a resounding apImmediately following ticipated in 7th AAF bombings of plause. ~ Jap Bases in the Marshall, Caro- they made a concert formation in · line, Mariannas, Volcano, and which the twirlers, Barbara Ber. Bonia Islands. He has 175 hours ger, Betty Parker, Phyllis Brinson, Margaret Lewis, and Laurine Clayof combat flying to his credit.

Prior to his enlistment in the ' .burn, performed. Phyllis Brinson Army, October 6, 1942, Sergeant pleased the spectators with a spe· Rzehak was principal and history cialty of acrobatics superbly done. teacher of the Hampton, Nebraska, Laurine Clayburn and Barbal'a high school. He is a graduate of Berger added to the breath-taking Beatrice, Nebraska, high school and sight by executing high throws and various other forms of aerial work.

The delighted crowd showed its appreciation by an extended round of applause as the band marched Dentist off the field to the music of "Victory." The piece, they hoped, would Phone Office 32; Res. 196 be symbolic of the game's final Peru, Nebraska score.

Navy band executes drills

Rzehak downs Jap fighter

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Trainees lose cross-country run Five Peru Naval Trainees went to the Ames, Iowa, invitational track meet to run in the 2% mile cross country race on Saturday, October 7. The men who competed were Jack Garton, Dick Mastain, Don Stephens, Ken Williams, and Jack Mast.

Dick Mastain came in, in third place with the time of 13: 17: 05.

Iowa State won the meet with a 10wer score of 18 to Peru's 37.

Bobkittens drown Weeping Water by. H. H. Milliken

The Peru Prep Bobkitteus "lost their mittens" in the Tecumseh game of September, but they surely found them again in the Weeping Water game last Friday afternoon.

After three weeks of sharpening their claws, they dug in deep. In fact, they struck PilY dirt four times. The score finally totaled 28-6.

The Weeping Water team made their only touchdown in the last quarter, and that on a freak play.

The whistle had blown. The Prepsters stopped, but the Indians kept running. Peru boys learned a very valuable lesson at a time when they could well afford it.

The boys played good football all around. They displayed good blocking and tackling which was absent in the Tecumseh game. Henning was the big ground gainer. It is interesting to note that each of the backfield men chalked up a touchdown for himself.

The high school appreciated the fine support of the college and Navy. The prepsters hope to be able to give spectators a good game again next Friday night when they play Table Rock here in the Oak Bowl.

Bonfire climaxes Homecoming rally Yeah Blue! Yeah White! echoed the hills of old Peru Friday night, October 13, as the navy men and coeds started Homecoming off with a bang. Cheerers met in front of the gym at 7 o'clock and then the fun began. I;'ep and enthusiasm were in evidence on the faces of everyone. A long conga line from the gym, through the campus, across the ship's lawn, and to the ath field back of the girl's dormitory proved worthwhile when the bonfire at the field was seen. Yells and more yells filled the air as the fire slowly burned to embers. To add extra vim and vigor, Mr. Jindra had the pep band out.

When the fire was no more, sailors and girls streamed into the Music Hall auditorium for the annual rally dance. Records furnished the music and the spirit of Homecoming was ever present.

Pep did not die here, but lived on to show the fellows on the football squad that the student body was really behind them.

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Doane Tigers Nip Peru Bobcats 9-0 Bob Webber, ex-Peru gridder, paced Doane to win at the Peru Homecoming game.

After a colorful ceremony by the Navy introducing the Homecoming queen, Peru Bobcats faced the Doane Tigers in what proved to be the most exciting game this season on the Peru turf.

The Tigers came out on the field with blood in their eyes, looking for revenge after a defeat earlier in the season by Peru.

It was early in the first quarter when a pass from Chuck Harring-

YW entertains at wiener roast Since the Y. M. C. A. organization is inactive this year, the Y. W. C. A. invited the men on the campus to a meeting on Tuesday, October 10, at Neal.Park.

After a devotional period led

by Hazel Chastaine, those attending gathered around the fires to roast wieners and to enjoy potato chips, pickles, cookies, and coffee.

Patricia Carmine and Marian Stover were in charge of refreshments.

"Saul-the Rejected Soul," was the title of a poem reviewed by Pat Carmine at the October 3 neeting held in the Music Hall.

Lorene Clayburn sang a vocal solo as part of the devotionals, which were led by Hazel Chastaine.

Mary Jo Hoskins led the group singing-a feature of the evening.

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Dorm welcomes Homecoming guests The following people were guests in the dorm during Homecoming: Ruth McDonald, Papillion.

Doris Cordes, Papillion.

Elizab~th Gehringer, Papillion.

Evelyn Miller, Tecumseh.

Louise Roettger, Lincoln.

Lorraine Safranek, Scottsbluff.

Georginne Craig, Auburn.

Bette Riley, Falls City.

Margaret Mansfield, Nebr. City.

Esther Vannoy, Auburn.

Evelyn Klein, Auburn.

Helen Wilson, Nemaha.

Donna Lee Meyer, Sterling.

Rosina Schacht, Auburn.

Patricia Lempka, Tecumseh.

Georgia Workman, Tecumseh.

Norma Zorn, Auburn.

Elizabeth Faris, Union.

Naomi Jeffery, Crab Orchard.

Lois Miller, Cook.

Ardys Hunt, Douglas.

Inez Hartman, Burr.

Verona Oetken, Cook.

De Vee Reber, Elmwood.

Beverly Pasco, Auburn.

Faye Zorn, Auburn.

Lorene Zorn, Auburn.

Hester Friedley, Falls City.

Marion Friedley, Falls City.

Thelma Ruth Koehler, Falls City.

Lutie Jane Hineline, Percival, Iowa.

Orrillia Gordon, Hamburg, Iowa.

Anna Jane Le Seur, Plattsmouth.

Winnifred Evens, Plattsmouth.

Margaret Iverson, Plattsmouth.

Mrs. Ronald Grubb, Omaha.

Virginia Ann Altaffer, Red Oak, Iowa.

Ruth Wilkinson, Bratton Union.

Jeanne Van Dusen, Nebr. City.

Mary Danoff, Omaha.

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ton to Pat Rooney was missed by Rooney, and Doane's end, W. Meyers, recovered it on the Peru 12 yard line. Bob Webber alternated with George Dumbold for the score. Dumbold plunged off tackle for the touchdown and Webber kicked the extra point, making the score 7-0.

Doane's safety came in the third period via the blocked-punt route.

Peru's Bill Barron, an ace kicker, attempted to punt out from the Peru three yard line, but his kick was blocked by Jim Hanson.

Doane had four scoring chances, but the Peru line held like a stone wall. Frank Andrews came charging through the line like a mad bull on many an occasion to tear the Doane ball carrier down. Jack Staples showed up at the right time to stop the Tigers on several plays.

Charlie Harrington's and Pat Rooney's playing in the backfield was outstanding and offset the four bobbles deep in Peru territory.

In the last period Peru used their spread play to drive to the Doane 15 yard line twice, but Bob Webber's brilliant defensive play stopped them. He intercepted two passes that ended· Peru's scoring chances.

Lineup: Peru Position Doane Staples ________LE ____ Merryman Sullivan ______LT_ _____ Heubner Testerman ____ LG _______ Hanson Bandy ________ c _________ Clifton Adams ________ RG _____ Davidson Dana _________ Rr _________ Davis Briggs ________ m:; ________ Meyers Ackerman ____ QB ______ Matresse Harrington ____ LH _____ Dumbold Rooney _______ RH _______ Webber Baker ________FB ________ Kelley Peru Subs: Boone, Leavitt, Scott, Edgar, Becker, Andrews, Hall, Boxley, Verry, Barron, Aiello, Maura.

Doane Subs: Clem, Simmons, Weed, Flake, Lyneff, Anderson, Moore.

Referee W. W. StephensonNebr. City.

Umpire F. Mueller-Union, Nebr.

Linesman C. Place-Nebr. City.

Statistics Peru Doane First Downs __________ 10 7 Yards rushing ________ 190 170 Passes attempted ______ 22 9 Passes completed ______ 11 1 Yards Passing _______ 110 12 Passes intercepted ______ l 3 Fumbles ______________ 5 1 Own fumbles recovered_O O Penalties yards ________ 10 45

CHATELAIN'S JEWELRY Peru

Phone 112

Chitter Chat Notes Daily Notes Love Notes

Clip Boards Call us for bus information

Admission: Adults 50c (inc. tax) Children 30c (inc. tax) ; Budget Tickets

J.P. Clark Shoe Repairs of All Kinds Electric Shoe Shop Peru, Nebras.ka

Everett Applegate, Sr., Mgr., While Earl is in U. S. Service

Phone 65

Peru, Nebr.

Term Covers Sc; 2for15c

"Carmen" will be given tonight in auditorium From winnfog an 'award as a viola player in a national contest at Ottawa, Kansas, to becoming a prima donna soprano is quite a jump on any one's field day.

Then landing the job of singing Micaela in the Pryor Opera Company's streamlined production of Carmen, because another soprano's appendix suddenly went lame and had to be removed, tends to show that most anything can happen to lovely little Jean Carlton and usually does.

Carmen will appear under the sponsorship of Peru State Teachers College at 8 p, m. on October 17.

After winning the above men- would love to spend an evening tioned contest with its accompany- alone on the concert stage before ing scholarship at the National a large audience.

Music Camp, somebody discovered that Jean could easily sing the high "e" above high "c,'' possessed absolute pitch, and had a perfectly natural singing instinct.

In consequence she found herself standing on the big stage singing leading roles in camp productions. Thus, a perfectly good young violist was ruined, for who can play even a Stradiverius ·viola if she has the chance of facing a great audience emiting "Una voce poca fa" as an operatic prima donna?

Ruth Cumbie has the highly important role of piano accompamst with the Pryor Opera Company.

In opera circles she is known as the "glamour girl of the cast," the "pin-up girl for tenors" and the "accompanist with wli.om one MISS JEAN CARLTON

Personals Shirley Reber did the "unexpected" last summer. ·she worked at the Mead Ordnance Plant, crawling in and out of bombs and spattering paint around.

Ruth Kean's "beaming face" was seen on the campus because "I was Dr. C. W. Pollard, maternity attending summer school."

Phyllis Palmer and Jane Stivers specialist, discussed at convocasaid they did something most un- tion Friday, October 7, the importusual, outstanding, and exciting. ance of good health for women When asked what, they replied, approaching motherhood.

"Nothing."

He pointed out that it is necesCarrie Ellen Adamson says, "Oh, all I did was sleep, eat, and enjoy sary for expectant mothers to eat properly, dress correctly, and enmyself and get fat."

Grace Mathews, after attending gage in plenty of daily exercise if summer school, went back to the they are to produce strong, heal"state of tall corn" where she had thy offspring. a good time sleeping and eating.

Dr. Pollard related some of his As soon as summer school closed last year, Ruth Comstock "headed experiences as a doctor to stress out west," where she enjoyed vis- the importance of these points and iting in Los Angeles and seeing all the importance of the mother's awareness of these facts. parts of California.

Margie Brown bounced up and The Rev. W. W. Whitman was down on a tractor seat out in the in charge of the opening devotionfields at her parents' farm at Hamals. burg, Iowa.

Pat Carmine recuperated. at Miss Musel entertained the stuhome after going to summer 2chool. dent group at Convocation, FriWith a daily letter to "you know day, October 6, with the followwho" and some crocheting, she ing piano solos: "Rhapsody" and managed to keep busy.

"Intermezzo" by Brahms, "Valse"

by Friml, and "Valcik" by Mokrejs.

Lieut. Willard Hunzeker, a former Peru student, told the assembly many interesting things Sgt. Thaine Hale of Hardy, Ne- about his stay in England and braska, was killed in France, about his experiences as a flier.

September 20. Sergeant Hale en- Lt. Hunzeker has just returned listed in the National Guard at from England after completing his Nebraska City in December 1940. bombing missions over Germany.

He went overseas as a member of the 134th infantry and was wounded at St. Lo. He returned to active duty from a hospital in England on.August 7.

Thaine attended Peru State Teachers College from 1937 to the fall O·f 1940.

Convo features varied programs

Sgt. Thaine Hale killed in France

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Pfc. Freddie Drexler; who is in England, is having a hard time keeping warm in the damp foggy weather.

Lt. JQhn A. Bath is stationed in Alaska.

Iva Armstrong (' 43) has enlisted in the WAVES and is waiting to report at Hunter College for training.

Robert Blankenship A/C is stationed at Victoria, Texas.

Paul Combs, Lt. (jg) U. S. N. R. ('29) has been transferred from Harvard University to Treasure Island at San Francisco.

Willard Redfern S2/c is now ot:t at sea. Willard spent a fifteen day furlough in Peru recently.

Ensign Ross Russell '41 and Grace Muenchap '42 were married October 3 at Alvo, Nebraska.

Ross received his commission recently at Corpus Christi, Texas, and after a 21 day furlough \vill report at Lake City, Florida.

2nd Lt. Louis Pascal ('33 '34 and '38) was wou.nded in action in the European area.

AN EIGHTH AIR F 0 RC E FIGHTER STATION, ENGLAND -Sgt. Milton R. Uerkvitz, son of

Mrs. Nellie I. Uerkvitz, 1714 Fourth Avenue, Nebraska City, Nebraska, is a member of the Mobile Striking Force guarding this Eighth Air Force Fighter Stationan d is regu · larly trained to keep him in condition to help handle any enemy attack.

For nine hours a week, each' member Of the Mobile Striking Force, called "Commandos" by their fellow soldiers, must attend classes in Judo, close order drill, extended order drill, tactical training of an Infantry soL:lier, scouting and observing, use of grenades, principles .of First Aid, the identification of friendly and enemy aircraft, Chemical Warfare, disarming tactics, and the use, firing, and ,care of the carbine and machine gun.

The courses in the various subjects are given by qualified officers and non-commissioned officers.

The enlisted men are chosen for the Mobile Striking Force on the basis of previous experience and record as a soldier.

Elementary club 1 starts year s work

Sgt. Uerkvitz's primary duty .is that of clerk in the Operations Sec-

Children's games provided entertainment at the first meeting of the Early Elementary Club on Oct. 9.

Barbara Dressler, president, led the group in discussing plans for future meetings.

Refreshments were serv~d by the president and Delores Schreiner.

NAVY BOND DRIVE

Announcing SportsMiss Phyllis Davidson, sponsor of the WAA sports club, announced that the club will meet Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock if there are no conflicting events. All girls are urged to attend.

For the ensuing year YWCA will function as the Student Christian Association in view of the fact the campus sponsors no separate organization for the young men of the college.

Sigma Tau DeltaThe postponed Sigma Tau Delta meeting will be held Wednesday eve, October 18, in the Music Hall from eight to nine-thirty.

Armstrong's Cafe A Good Place to Enjoy Good Food Meals 40c and up

Have a Coca-Cola= Put 'er there, old timer

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''Tampico'' Oct. 19-20-21-

'' Story of Doctor Wassel'' Oct. 22-23-

"Meet the People"

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The Handy Place to Trade

H. U. Landolt (Opposite Training School) Phone 78 Peru, Nebr.

Oct. 24-25-

' 'Bermuda Mystery'' "Hi Ya Sailor" Oct. 26-27-28-

"Double Indemnity" Oct. 29-30-

"Henry Aldrich Plays Cupid"

He attended Peru State Teachers College in '31-'33 and '35-'36.

Ensign Ralph Locke, somewher in the South Pacific, writes, "I've got my post-war plans all fixed.

First comes the trip to the minister, and then back to P. S. T. C. for a refresher's course."

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School and College Supplies

Groceries and Fresh Meats

Sgt. Bates, a platoon leader, was with his company in a forwar area when a concentration friendly tanks erroneously bega shelling the area. Sgt. Bates crawled back under heavy fire from both the friendly tanks and the enemy, clambered up on the lead tank, attracted the attentio of the commander. and explained: the situation.

Meet Your Friends

Oct. 17-18-

Lunch Goods, Sandwiches

Tech. Sgt. Milton E. Bates h been awarded the silver, star f conspicuous gallantry in actio during the battle of Normandy.

YWCA-

THEATRE!

Hot and Cold Drinks

Sgt. Uerkvitz is an alumnus o the Peru State Teachers College Peru, Nebraska. He attended fro '38 to '40.

Two "extra" cash "\Var Bond Sales are promoted by the Navy each year-on Pearl Harbor Day and Independence Day. These have been so successful as to attract national attention. The 194.3 Pearl Harbor Day campaign resulted in over $23,000,000 being invested in war bonds by Navy civilian and uniformed personnel. This figure was doubled last Independence Day when $48,000,000 worth of bonds were sold.

This yeaT, all cash purchases of bonds by Navy, Marine, and Coast Guard personnel from December 1 through 7 wil be credited toward the Pearl Harbor Day campaign. These dates fall during the Treasury Sixth War Loan Drive, rnnning from November 20 to the close of the year. This gives •Navy personnel who buy their bonds through Navy source between the 1st and 7th of December, a double baneled op portunity-since their purchases will count toward the credit of both the Navy and Treasury totals.

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tion of a fighter station on this sta~ tion. His wife, Mrs. Lydia Uerk~ vitz, lives 11,t 1201 Sumner St., Lincoln, Nebraska.

... or greeting new pals in Ketchikan In Alaska, just as here in the States, to say Have a "Coke" is to say Pa~ we're right glad you're here, just as it does in your own home. In many lands around the globe, the pause that refreshes with ice-cold Coca-Cola has become a symbol of a friendly way of living.

80ffiED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY

NEBRASKA CITY COCA-COLA. BOTTLING CO,

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Dear mom: At long last I'm able to find a tew minutes to write you a letter and tell you all about school since fue end of vacation.

Oh, mom-I'm sending ho!Ill my formal. The dorm council decided against having a formal until sometime later in the year.

That's just my luck! I'd alread:9 picked out the fellow I was go~ to ask. Now I probably won't have a date for another 4 months and by the time the formal is held, Johnny will probably have been transferred and I'll have all that looking around to do over again.

Boy, you ought to see the new sailors. There are some awfully mce ones, but so modest. Gee., they're cute!

We had ou<r Fre1>hmen partD' a week ago. It sure was nice.

There were lots of sailors there; mor than there were girls. I got to dance with one once in a while and I sure had a good ·time. We had frosted malt and cake to eat, and I can harly wait for another party.

It sure is going to be funny not being able to be home for Thanksgiving. I'm going to hate going to classes. (Thanksi;iving would have to be on Thursday, that's the day I have all my classes. You'd think President Roosevelt would do something about it,) and more than anything else I'm going t<l miss our Peace Time Thanksgiving dinners with you, dad, and brother Joe. I. wouldn't mind staying in school so much if we didn't have classes, but if we didn't have classes, I wouldn't want to stay in Peru. You know how that goes.

GUJess we don't have much to complain about though. When I stop to think about Joe out there in the South Pacific, I feel awful ashamed. If he gets to eat a turkey dinner, he'll consider himself pretty lucky. More likely than not, he'll spend Thanksgiving in a fox hole and have his Thanksgiving feast -On K rations.

We here in school are really lucky and have lots to be thankful for.

Thanks for enough food, clothing and the chance to get an education.

Gee, I wish I was an upperclassman! They're so sophisticated (I learned that word last week in English.)

I think there will be an hour dance tomorrow night, and if there is, I'm going to go.

Maybe I'll meet somebody nice. I went last week, but a lot of girls went, and all the chairs were taken; so I had to stand up all evening. Maybe I'll get a chair this time.

Mom, can you send me a little money? We had a War Student Service Fund drive here on the campus and everybody contributed. Our quota was $100, but we went way over. I gave a little more than I could spare, I guess, but I know yoUJ won't care. Please send the money soon, cause my meal ticket is almost gone and I want to see the movie this weekend.

You should have seen the girls when they got dressed in their formals getting ready to go to the Sigma Tau Delta (English fraternity) initiation banquet. Mom, do you think I'll ever have good enough grades to get into an honor society? I sure would like to be in one, but nobody has asked me yet. I think maybe it's because they know that I'm going to send my formal home. Maybe I ought to keep it here just in case. Guess I won't send it.

Mom, I know what I want Santa Claus to give me for Christmas.

I want a whole box of 12 inch candles. Mrs. Marsh turned the lights out at 10: 30 three nights last week, and I've just got to have something to write letters by.

Will you ask dad if he can find some?

Some of the girls came in and want me to go have a coke with them, so I'll have to stop.

Bye now, Susie.

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PERU, NEBRASKA, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1944

Naval office rs assume

Rzehak gives life in Jap conflict

Frat initiates new members

Tragic news came to Peru Monday morning announcing the death of Horace Rzehak. His mother, Mrs. Anna Rzehak, received the message from the War Department.

Sigma Tau Delta held its annual fall initiatory banquet at the Methodist church, Monday evening, November 13. The honorary English fraternity pledged two new members, Rosa Lee Weatherfield and Bette Overman; promoted from pledge to associate members, Lois Grundman, Janice Slagle, and Luella Tieman. Mrs. Doreen White became an active member, and Miss Meta Norenberg, a graduate member.

Horace was graduated from Peru State Teachers College in May, 1941, with a degree in history. He taught one year at Hampton, Nebraska. Horace was very active in Dramatic Club, Lutheran Club, Scholarship Club, International Relations, Peruvian Staff, and Y. M. C. A.

He is survived by his mother who resides in Peru, and a sister, Mrs. Harry Marr of Lincoln, Nebraska.

S-Sgt. Horace Rzehak shot down an enemy fighter, a Zero, on his 13th combat mission with the 7th AAF in the Central Pacific area.

He joined the "Pathfinder" squadron of Liberator Bombers last May and had 175 hours of combat flying to his credit.

Kappa Delta Pi holds initiation Kappa Delta Pi met October 16, at the Music Hall to initiate pledges and members. In a candle light service creating a solemn and serious atmosphere the pledges: Bettie Overman, Helen Pitsenberger, Rosa Lee Weatherfield, Maxine Blinde, and Dorothy Bunows; the members: James Burke, Lois Grundman, and Mary Jo Hoskins were welcomed into educational fellowship by responding to the oaths as read by Dr. Maxwell, Barbara Dressler, Betty Berger, Mary Meister, Bill Woods, and Leanore Larson. Immediately following the ceremony all active members formed a congratulatory line and personally welcomed the new groups.

An interesting variety of vocabulary games led by Mary Miester .completed the program.

Ruth Comstock and Virginia Mobley gave the proper finish to the evening by serving excellent refreshments.

Thanksgiving

Mary Jo Hoskins opened the program with a piano solo "Romance" by Sibelius. Marv 1\'.Ieister, president of the organization, welcomed the new members: Rosa Lee Weatherfield gave t.Pe response. This was followed by the rendition of a cello solo by Janice Slagle, "Nocturne" by Mendelssohn-Bartholdy.

Dr. Mabel F. Martin, speaker of the evening, addressed the members on the subject, "Psychology and Literature." Dr. Martin advised anyone planning to write a book or story to study first the plot and characters from a psychological standpoint, and she pointed out that several of the most celebrat>?d authors attained fame in just such a way.

In conclusion, Dr. Bradford, sponsor of the club, urged the members to submit their original compositions as soon as possible to expedite the preparation of "Sifting Sands," the annual publication of Sigma Tau Delta.

Missionary talks at convocatici.n Miss Edith Johnson, Baptist missionary, who has spent her life since 1912 in Swaton, China, gave a timely account of conditions in conquered China on Monday, November 13, in convocation.

In June of 1937 a large Japanese fleet steamed into the. harbor and immediately took over. Since that time Miss· Johnson has dealt with the enemy and passes this observation along. "You'll just have to understand human nature a little bit to get along under such circumstances." Her cleverness was illustrated as she told of using the Japanese weakness for flowers to gain various needed "permits."

Too, she gave direct testimony of the starving }n China, the strong desire for an education, and how they utilize every possible morsel to sustain life.

"China now realizes that science can no longer be ignored," she stated, and went on to explain that as future teachers of America, we are faced with a great opportunity of helping China in her rehabilitation program.

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by Rosa Lee Weatherfield

PLEASE DEAR HEAVENLY FATHER: As I come to Thee On be~ded knee, Mayst Thou so far above Understand my fickle love.

Entwined amid life's frivolities, Conscious only of trivialities My soul is one, long lost In omission gross.

I forgot two parents fine Holy in a love that is Thine, I forgot the sacrifice of life That fighting men present in strife.

I forgot Thy abounding grace Which long has kept me from disgrace.

I forgot the common luxuries all That Thou provid'st for every call.

But now in humbleness I come, Bending low a heart that succumbs With the plea of a soul's true living, Thanks be to Thee-the Giving.

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V-12 duties

Ship's company of the Peru Naval Unit has had an almost complete change of personnel during the fall months, and more particularly, with the beginning of the new trimester. Lt. J. W. Lawcon comes to this station with a very interesting administrative batkground.

Three of the men have endured the hardships of overseas duty and bring a wealth of experience into their work with the Peru Trainees.

LT. J. W. LAWSON, COMMANDING OFFICER of the Peru Naval Unit, assumed his duties here upon the departure of Lt. Lowe on October 14. Likewise Lt. Lawson is in command o·f four other groups: two medical units in Omaha, one dental, and one medical in Lincoln. Previous to this ·assignment Lt. Lawson was educational officer at the University of California for three months.

The official residence of the Lawson family, his wife and 13 year old son, is Pem, although his duties in Omaha require approximately one half of his time.

In civilian life Lt. Lawson was engaged in the teaching profession, having held various administrative positions for 18 years. Just prior to joining the Navy three years ago, he was superintendent of a city school in California. He received his vocational training at the University of Southern California.

Lt. Lawson explained that much of his enthusiasm in his present work could be attributed to the fact that he enjoys observing these boys in their college training, a goal toward which he has been guiding high school youth for the major part of his life.

LT. JAMES M. HOLMAN, MEDICAL OFFICER, comes to Peru after forty-five months of varied Navy service. Pensecola, Florida, was his first station, and upon completing the training there he was awarded his wings as flight surgeon. Just prior to receiving "Peru Orders" he was at the AntiAircraft Testing and Training Station in Norfolk, Virginia, the largest of its kind in the world. Too, he has been medical officer at the Naval Air Station in Qunosit Point, Rhode Island. All toll Lt. Holman has served at nine different stations.

Twenty-one months of this period have been spent on the air craft cerrier, U. S. S. Ranger in the Atlantic Fleet. During various engagements he reached ports in South America, India, and Africa.

Naturally he saw some "excitement" and was witness to many "experiences," but the time they almost intercepted and attacked Winston Churchill's plane remains most vivid to him.

Lt. Holman is a native of Charleston, South Carolina. His professional training was gained at the medical college in the state university located in that city; and, prior to Navy enlistment, he was resident physician of internal medicine at the Roger Hospital, also of that city.

He and his wife now maintain their residence in Peru. They are both very pleased with the surroundings, for, as he states it, "As a matter of fact I have found the people the most friendly that I have encountered in any of the places I've been while in the Navy."

LT. (J.G.) W. E. BARMBARGER, PERSONNEL OFFICER, took over the duties here on October the ninth. He is officially trained an armed guard officer.

Indoctrinational training at Fort Schulyer, New York, was his first assignment. From there he went

through periods of instru'Ction in gunnery at both Boston and Nor~olk.

After completing his trainmg he was attached to the Atlantic Fleet and served overseas for fourteen months. The major part of that time was spent in invasion operations on the French Normandie coast. He returned to the states on a troop transport carrier and awaited orders which assigned him to Peru.

Preceding his Navy service, Lt. Bambarger was a school teacher and he plans to return to that vocation at the war's end. Instructing at Penn High School in Pennsylvania. was his last position. before enlistment. His professional training was received at Duchense University.

The Bambarger family will probably be in Peru soon. His opinion of the region is summed up b.y the statement, "Peru looks pretty good to me as a shore station. I am well satisfied with it."

CHIEF SPECIALIST KEITH ARMSTRONG, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, has been in the Navy three years. This is his first assignment after completing a fourteen months training course at Notre Dame. Prior to that he has been three months at Norfolk, three months in Maryland, and the balance of the time at Great Lakes.

Even though Chief Armstrong is a native of Chicago, he is enthus.isatic over this new assignment and enjoys the scenery as indicated by his words, "The surroundings are very nice."

YEOMAN 1-C EDGAR LISTON, SHIP'S WRITER, hails from Ohio and has just returned from action in the Pacific Fleet. He served on the U. S. S. Buckanan for twenty-two months, experiencing engagements in the Solomons and British Archapeligo particulary.

His ship received the Presidential Unit Citation for action in the Pacific.

"Peru, is a modest, typical midwestern town, rather picturesque, and, although off the beaten track, is a very lovely place," so comments the bridegroom, Liston.

His young bride has been able to join him here.

Miss Hileman opens book review series "The Brother" by Dorothy Clarke Wilson was reviewed by Miss Hileman Thursday, November 16. Miss Hileman pointed out that although "The Brother" is not listed as a best seller, the theme for the story is taken from the alltime best seller, the "Bible."

"The Brother" is a religious st9ry of the brother, James, who snared a dream with Jesus.

Miss Hileman vividly brought close the dramatic indicents and exciting adventures portrayed in the story.

Miss Hazel Weare introduced the speaker.

On December 7, Miss Ellzabeth McCollum will review a Christmas story.

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We 're glad to have you with us. To many of you, this part of the country is entirely new, but we hope that you will be at home here, and will feel that you are a part of our school.

Many of our former students are now in the service or in other war activities. It is up to us to make it the kind of a school they will want to return to. You fellows can help preserve the real school spirit by taking part in our activities.

Our Country is still at war--are you?

The Sixth War Bond drive marks a new turn in the war both on the fighting and the home fronts. It points out tremendous war effort in the direction of the Pa:cific. During the first five war loans we were primarily thinking in terms of Hitler.

Now, from November 20 to December 16, we are being given an extra chance to do our bit in this big theater. This can be our means of helping to win the war, our contribution• toward preventing inflation, our assurance of a:dditional post-war purchasing pov\'er. Of great,er importance is the fact that it is the safest investment ln America today.

The European war is expensive but almost everything in the Pa:cific war will cost more. Do the Japs have an uncanny insight into the American's nature, when they expect us to weary of this struggle too easily and too early for our own good '1 Only our reaction to the Sixth War Bond Drive ean give a meaningful answer.

Proper perspective . . .

I'm feeling sorry for myself! Yes, siree! Why'': Because when my family sits down t9 that turkey dinner at home, I'm not going to be there, Pm going to be going to school! This is the first Thm1ksgiving I haven't been at home. It's a bad state of affairs-but, wait a minute!

Have I missed something. Maybe I should be thankful that I can go to school. Perhaps I should be thankful that m_'i- life is not upset more than just missing a: mere dinner.

Perhaps I should be thankful I still have the right to complain about things I don't like. I think I am-in fact, I know I am-thankful, that is.

value turkey!

Thanksgiving (la:r ! vVhat does it mean to you! Jf you are an average American, it mem1S two things; eating a big turkev dinnei:· with all the trimmings and attending a football ga111e. Most of \ls aren't pirticularly thm{Jdul for either of these things or anything else. We nonchalantly ~ccept these events as annual occurences instead of hlessmgs.

What does Thanksgiving Day mean to our American soldier boy fighting on some distant battle front? To him it is a day to be thankful for ev,erthing. He is thankful for his very life as he solemnly thinks of his comrades who so unselfishly have given their lives for their country. He is thankful for that letter from home, the one thing that keeps his hoprs alive for a future that now seems so inde~ finite. The American soldier will find time in the turmoil of battle to utter· a prayer for his loved ones at home for whom he is willing to shed his blood and sacrifice his ljfe.

You and I m'.e his loved ones. If our soldier bov can find so much for which to be thankful under conditions where ther~e seems so little or nothing of any good, it is time for us to awa:ken from our selfish hibernation. We are living in a world of blessings. Let's recognize them. We owe it to our fighting men to help preserve these blessings until the day thev will be able to return to their homes.

Let '.s offer prayer and express our thanks this Thanksgiving for all the things we have so blindly ignored in the past.

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Banfield teaches navy chemistry Mr. T. C. Banfield, chemistry instructor, arrived on the campus for work November 6. He is concerned only with Navy students, but has approximately seventy of them, Caroll College in Montana· was the seat of his position immediately

I:fllumni Crail

Dear Lois, Joseph H. McGuire of Omaha is I think you owe me a letter but I one of the fleet men to be station- guess I'll give in and write to you. ed in Peru as a V-12 trainee.

Maybe you are just getting even

Fellows!

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before arriving here. He has also been connected with the science department in the high school at Butte, Montana. His A. B. and M.A. were earned at the State University also in Montana.

By Christmas Mr. Banfield expects to have his family here with him in Peru. Being from a slightly colder region he made the observation that it is "very pretty here." "I also noticed the very nice weather compared to what I am used to having."

with me for not answering your

Joe has been in the service three letter right away. and a half years, and prior to comAnother couple you should know ing to Per\.\ was a machinist 3-c on who were married recently was a destroyer.

Audrey Ellen Zastera ('43) and He has three campaign ribbons, Lieutenant Harold Koop.

He one for the European, one for the is stationed at Camp Roberts, CaliAsiatic, and one for the American fornia.

Mary Olive Richardson ('41) is waters. He also has four major. in Denver working for the Colobattle stars, When asked what rado Motor Ways and is going to thev were for, he said that they the University of Denver in the could be for action seen at Cas- evenings. Louise Rishel Schlicteablanca, Gilbert Islands, the Mar- meier ('37) is teaching the second shalls. in the eastern Phillippihe grade in a Denver Public School. battles, Wake, the Marcus Islands, Her husband is an interne there.

Saipan, Guam, or the Bonin IsMrs. Marsh received a letter lands. with news of the whereabouts of In his opinion the battle for the Bonin Islands was the most exciting, as the Islands are only 500 miles from Tokyo. f h A no th er N avy man rom 0 ma a is William L. Little, who has been in the Navy twenty-one months.

Bill was a Ph. M 3-c stationed at Munda, New Georgia. He worked in the psychopathic ward for eight moni.hs.

He said that he went throU!gh a lot of bombings and that the hospital area was hit before the hospital was built. The men themselves built the hospital, and took three months to complete it.

About a hundred men were in the hospital before it was finished.

Besides being stationed at Munda, Navyman Little has been at Guadalcanal, New Caledonia, Tarawa, and New Hebrides. . William

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several other alumni. It told that Wilma Parnell ('41) is attending the Kansas City Conservatory of Music. Emma Rosicky ('41) is teaching , at Papillion, Nebraska, while Betty Katherine Cole ('42) is still at Valentine.

Several old Peruvians are quite a ways from here, as you are too.

Some of them are Faye Bouse (at.

'40). She is still in Washington and really likes it there. She attends some classes at the University. Leora Libhart Muck ('40) is with her husband at Wayne, Michigan.

Joe Krejci ('29) is at Elmhurst, Illinois, working as City Recreation Director. Joe said in a recent let-

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Salt Lake, Utah; Pucket, Dwaine R., Hubbell, Nebr.; Ruede, Gifford A., Salt Lake, Utah; Saul, Wm. E., Salt Lake, Utah; Thorson, John A, Salt Lake, Utah; Twiss, Donald T,, Los Angels, Calif.; Vanvack, Phillip W., Ames, Ia,; Weist, Donald, Los Angeles, Calif.

Pittsburgh, Pa., was an aviation ordnance man 3-c on a carrier before coming to Peru.

Bill has From the Washburn Municipal been in the service 26 months, a. University of Topeka come: year 6f which he spent overseas.

Arp, Max H., Morrill, Nebr.; His duty W.f\S that of loading Bohacek, Joseph R., Omaha, Nebr.; planes. Bill was at the Marcus Corporon, Nelson 0., Arcadia, Islands, Rahaul, Tarawa, and Kans.; Erickson, John R., Clifton, Wake. His ship was torpedoed at Kans.; Friedrichs, Eugehe N..

Tarawa.

Mankato, Minn.; Gibson, Harold His ribbons are for the Ameri- C., Galena, Kans.; Hall, Francis J., Seward, Kans.; Johnson, Bernard can and Asiatic theatres.

P., Hutchinson, Kans.

Bill said, "I like Peru; it's 0. K." Johnson, Lyle C., Dt.mlap. Ia.; Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, Justice, Keith E., Stilwell, Kans.; is the home of Alvin E. Pierce, Keal, James I., Independence, Mo,; who has been in the service 9 Kroeger, Carroll, Trenton, Mo,; months.

Kutilek, Donald L., Wichita, Kans,; He was a civilian in December Larson, Paul G., Oceana, Calif.; of 1942. His home is only five Manny, Ernest C., Hutchinson, miles from Pearl Harbor, and he Kans.; Williams, J. R., Holton, said that after the Japanese at- Kans. tack, he went to Higgins Field and helped clean up the debris.

Before war broke ou1, Al had planned to come to the states to get his college education at the University of California. Instead he worked as a surveyor for the Army enginee;rs.

He was a carpenter's mate 3-c in the Seabees stationed at Pearl Harbor for a time.

Al has a brother with the army's 27th Division on Saipan and 2 brothers in the Merchant Marines.

Al thinks "Peru is just fine."

Other new comers to the Peru Naval Training unit coming from the fleet are: Bienhoff, Herman C., Crete, Nebr,; Brewer, Owen M., Cloverdale, Ind.; Costello, Phil C., Los Angeles, Calif.; Dick, John L., New Orleans, La.,; Fisher, Alfred M., Concord, Calif.; Floan; Russell A., Pawell, Wyo.; Goins, Robert J,, McAlester, Okla.; Hine, Donald M., Los Angeles, Calif.; Johnson, Carl, St. Charles, Mo.; Kaiser, Robert, Milwaukee, Wis.; Klassen, Leonard N., Los Angles, Calif.; Looschen, Paul R, Omaha, Nebr.; Master, Elmer R., Lincoln, Nebr.

Morrison, James R., Basin, Wyo.; Nekich, Dewey, Rock Springs, Wyo.; Owen, Donald 0., Wichita Falls, Tex.; Patterson, James L.,

Those who came from the University of Kansas at Lawrence are: Bauman, Wilmer A., Lakefield, Minn.; Jaeger, Warren R, Washington, Mo.; Pessley, Harold J., Erie, Ill.; Revell, Emmet W., Star, Nebr.

Shover, Kenneth B., Kansas City, Mo.; Smethie, Calvin A., Richmcnd, Va.; Sullivan, Eugene P., Oak Park, IIL; Weidemann, Amos, Philadelphia, Penn,; Zellner, Frank S., Philadelphia, Penn.

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ter, "I had 1,000 student activity participation per week last sum-' mer._ Also I carry on a program now after school and in the evenings. I am a Physical Education Supervisor of the Elementary Schools-have one Jr. High and six grade classes with about 1,000 enrollment." Just imagine!

Had you heard that Mona Handley (at. S. S. '44), is engaged?

Mona is teaching Mason School near Stella, Nebraska. Her sister, Jean (at. S. S. '44), is a teacher in the Falls City schools.

Betty Hathaway ($. S. '44), now Mrs. Dennis Stuck, was married October 5.

Lois Wagoner ('44) and Carl Wirth ('43) were married in Dayton, Ohio, October 14, Carl taught in high school here before entering the service. They will reside in Dayton .for the time being, In a recent letter received from Lois she said she saw Verda Hauptman on the street one night and Verda said she was getting married in November.

No one has heard from you for a long time, Lois. Why don't you write to me so I can tell the gang what you're doing?

Love, -Glennie.

Top WSSF goal by fifty dollars Thirty tolls of the class bell Thursday evening, November 9, at 6 o'clock climaxed the World Student Service Fund drive which extended from Monday through Thursday, One toll of the bell was for each five dollars received; this indicated that students and teachers on the Peru campus had ccntributed $150, exceeding their Qli'Ota by $50.

"Tragedy doesn't mean anything until it touches us directly," pointed out Miss Hilda Benson, traveling secretary for the W. S. S, F. and one time resident of China, in her address to the student assembly at convocation, Monday, November 6. She placed before the group the distressing situation of so many Chinese and Norwegian students and Ameri- ' can prisoners of war in Germany and explained how the students of Peru could better these deplorable conditions by their contribution to the fund. In conclusion, Miss Benson recalled the people's firm belief in their American ideals, but she also pointed out th<::t wry little is done aboU!t them. $500,000 is the goal to be reached by United States students, Two of the W. S. S. F. staff members are already in France, opening a rehabilitation home for 100 French students in the Savoie mountains.

Despite disrupted communications in Germany, thousands of books go each month from Geneva to individual prisoners of war. Emergency needs of thousands of students have greatly increased the' burdens of the W. S. S. F. committee in China.

These are reports directly from the office of the Fund in New York City.

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.Colorado Buffs outclass Bobcats

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c. Staples

The Buff's heavier and more experienced football team defeated a bard-fighting Peru State team, 4012 in Boulder, Colorado, home of C~lorado University, on Armistice Day. Although Peru tied the score at 6-6 in the first quarter, its lack of reserve power and the high altitude began to tell and Colorado ran off in front. The Bobcats rammed 'to Colorado's one-foot line midway in ·the first quarter, but the Buffs held and kicked out of danger. Undaunted, Peru drove back and scored on a pass play ' from the 19-yard line, Green to Harrington to Staples, in the endzone.

The Bufl:s scored three touchdowns ill the second quarter and led at half-time, 27-6. Coasting into the last half, Colorado scored twice more in the third auarter, both counters coming on pass plays.

Peru's second and last touchdown came in the fourth quarter on a pass from Green to Harrington, climaxing a 53-yard scoring drive.

The game was much closer than the score would indicate, for the Bobcats battled all the way. They might have been outclassed, but they were never once outfought.

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Capt. Casey delivers address at Navy graduation exercises Baccalaureate and commencement exercises were held for sixteen naval trainees, October 22, 1944, at 8 p. m.

"Exf;ept the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain," constituted the text' upon which Capt. Joseph T. Casey, Ch C-USNR, District Chaplain, Ninth Naval District, Great Lakes, Illinois, based hi' sermon.

After reviewing some recent words of Charles Maurras, he presented th~ fact that comradeship in the armed forces is the most perfect form of friendship. "While this may be stating the case too strongly, ! believe we all feel that men who fight together ,live together, and face danger together have a great deal more in common than any other people in the world." He illustrated the value of comradeship with, "It seems to ~e that our great reliance for the future lies in the fact that the common responsibility they have learned with common hardships and common danger, they will also bring to the solution of the problems that will face them when they lay down their arms and return to the pur.suits of peace."

"For 500 years down to our own time the world had been experiLeavitt and Staples at ends, Sul- rncing a period of great material livan and Dana at tackles, Tester- prosperity. But as in all success man and Hall at guards, Rice at stories that have. to do only with center, Barron at quarterback, getting ahead in this world, we Hrrington and Verry at halfbacks are learning now that it has been and Aiello at fullba<:'tc. a success that. was found along a Substitutes: path that led away from God. As Ends: Scott, Briggs, Duncan. a result of that long journey to Tackles: Wells and Becker. worship at the shrine of the 'goldGuards: Adams. Slaven. en calf' we are coming to realize Center: Donnelly.

Backs: Green, Rooney, Riemer, that the world today is surrounded not only by the great co'lflagration Baker, Moura. of a global war but that we are also enveloped in a great moral County Superintendent conflagration that is burning everything to ashes. To our horsp~aks ror we are coming to see that the great western civilization of which "To have an, educatio~ is the we were so proud has been coverright of the free man," said Miss ed by a real and a complete blackDarlene Rozean, Nemaha County out." superintendent in convocation on Friday, November 10, in observance of National Edu~ation week.

"Success depends on three things: how much we have learned, how well we have learned, and Finger painting was demonstrathow willingly we have learned."

She pointed out that education be- ed by Miss Norma Diddell at the gins with the infant. In no other meetnig of the Early Elementary five year period of life does he club on November 6.

Miss Diddell, head of the Art learn so much. He learns to walk, department, showed how a thick talk, and clothe himself.

When he starts to school, the liquid paint may be put on paper teacher must offer him security and then be spread into patterns and .see that he has success so that of various sizes and shapes. The he has confidence in himself. The child can work with the paint for teacher must also realize that chil- half an hour before the pigment dren differ. Their progress is de- begins to dry. termined by how much he has Since the artist can spread the learned, how well he has learned, paint with his fingers or hands inand how willingly he has learned. stead of a small brush, he finds At completion of formal educa- this process much more satistion a majority of people enter factory. He can create beautiful business.

Some enter college designs and pictures, and if he where they meet stiffer competi- doesn't like them he simply tion. Others enter new fie\ds. spreads the paint differently.

In conclusion she haid, "To each Delores Shriner was elected and everyone I wish success, and president of the organization at I hope you have learned well and this meeting.

Blondina Howerton was elected social chairman. willingly."

at convo

Group makes study of finger painting

Since Capt. Casey feels that it is generally recognized that the man wearing arms in the services of his country has always shown himself as a more inspiring and flaming symbol of God than men in other walks of life, he placed his faith in their ability to bring the world back to God. He said he felt justified in his assumption after reading some of the Prayers that have been written by men under fire.

Lt. J. W. Lawson, commanding officer, gave a short, but wellworded introduction of the main speaker.

Lt. Carl presented the graduates to Lt. Lawson, who iri turn awarded the certificates.

President W. R. Pate made a few comments concerning the place of the navy trainees in the college system. In conclusion he directed his statement to the graduates and summed his purpose as being "to bring to you the good wishes of the college, of the faculty, and of the student body, who wish you every success to which you are entitled and which we know you will earn."

The orchestra under the direction of Mr. V. H. Jindra played an overture preceding the exercises and Anchors Aweigh and the National Anthem at the close.

The Reverend H. B. Milliken gave the invocation and the Reverend Alma Reiber pronounced the benediction.

Bobcat cagesters · ·. face heavy schedule With the last football game of the season played on Armistice day, the Peru Bobcats went right into basketball practice, preparing for an eventful year of play. The schedule carries them on several trips ahd will bring many colorful teams to the campus to play.

Coach Al Wheeler has picked his first nineteen men who will probably participate in the season of '44.

They are Tony Aiello, Ray Averett, Jim Baker, Bill Briggs Don Duncan, Gibson, Bob Hall, Charlie Harrington, Jaeger, Dick Mastain, Don McGinnis, Paxton Ricketts, Orlan Rice, Pat Rooney, Andrew Staples, Vince Petrucci, Bill Kerr, Grundman, and Folkerts. There is a great amount of experienced talent with Don Duncan, Nebraska all-state last year, Bill Kerr, high point in Nebraska last year, and many other stars from California and Nebraska.

Frosh enjoy lively party

Under blue lights 72 freshmen and freshmen guests danced Saturday, November 11, at the annual Freshman party. · For variation there were a circle and a multiplication dance. Those who wished played cards.

Refreshments of frosted malts .and cup cakes were served.

Responsible for this party were: arrangements committee - Irene Majors and Marjorie Rogers; room committee -- Audrey Reynolds, Barbara Sawyer, and Kenneth Folkerts; program committee Jack Berlett, Ralf Graham, and Barbara Berger; refreshment committee-Helen Howlett, Betty BarA recital was given by piano stuker, Phyllis Winkle, Cody Anderdents on November 7, in the music son, Carrie Workman, and Ruth hall auditorium.

Daugherty.

The participants and the numMiss Tear, freshman sponsor, asbers which they played are: sisted the committees.

Dorothy Burrows-"Polonaise," Chopin.

Laurine Clayburn-"Arabesque," Bergmuller.

Marilyn Hoberg-"Song Without Words," Tschaikowsfy.

Eliza Morgan was a welcoming Una May Leech-"'Minuet," Mo- sight to many after fall vacation. zart.

Working at home seemed to be the Janice Slagle-"Mazurka," Cho- main pastime of the girls at home. pin.

Marjorie Rogers took her place Margaret Spellman - "Dancing on the seat of the family tractor Doll," Poldini. at Stella.

Jean Van Camp-"Scarf Dance," Phyllis Winkle. Ila Dell, and Chaminade.

Margaret Gerwick husked corn on Ruth Randall-"Reverie," Ket- their fathers' farms. tleby.

Doris Wagner went to homecomA sextette, Christina Rosenthal, ing at Nebraska University, where Laurine Clayburn, Una May Leech, she attended last year.

Jean Van Camp, Janice Slagle, and Christine Rosenthal visited at Phyllis Fisher, sang three numbers. Lincoln where she was the bridesMiss Ruth Musil, instruuctor in · maid for a friend. piano, sponsored the program.

Then there were those lucky people, Margaret Lewis and Betty Barker, who had fun at a dance.

Bttte Overman decided to splurge and took a three week vacation, when her husband, Cpl. Kappa Omicron Phi met Novem- John Overman, came, home on a ber 6 at Miss Weare's for a cos- furlough from Canada. tume party. All people who had Since vacation, the old organizataken Home Economics were in- tion "Kappa Delta Campus," has vited. again gone into effect due to politiA prize was given for the best cal rallies, stink bombs, and that costume there. The winner was well known word-"noise."

Jane Stivers, who was dressed as a A hilarious time was had on Sat"Sarong Girl." urday night when the "thircl floor Refreshments were served; they gang" rounded up everyone and consisted of punch and doughnuts. everything for a hay ride.

Students present musical recital

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Kappa Phi honors all home students

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The season's schedule is as follows: Dec. 1-Grand Island Air Force at Peru.

Dec. 8-Lincoln Air Ba.se at Peru>.

Dec. 11-Bruning Air Base at Peru.

Dec. 13-High School Tournament at Peru.

Dec. 14--High School Tournament at Peru.

Dec. 15-High School Tournament at Peru.

Dec. 16-Denver University at Peru.

Dec. 28-Pentathalon University (Mexico City, Mexico) at Peru.

Jan. 3-Marysville at Marysville.

Jan. 6--Culver-Stockton at Kansas City.

Jan. 12-Wentworth Military Academy at Peru.

Jan. rn-Doane College at Crete.

Jan. 26-Wentworth Military Academy at Lexington, Mo. Jan. 31-Harvard Air Base at Peru.

Feb. 3-Lincoln Air Force at Lincoln.

Feb. 9-Marysville at Peru.

Feb. 16-Doane at Peru.

Thespians study stage make-up Miss Hazel L. Williams, assisted

by Betty Berger and Leonore Larson, presented a demonstration of the various types of stage makeup and illustrated their application at the meeting of the Dramatic Club, Thursday evening, November 9, in the Little Theatre.

Individu"Jl points merited by participation in play production were announced and preparations for the midwinter play begun.

Cokes and cookies were served by the refreshment committee.

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"Up in Mabel's Room"

Peru library observes National Book Week The 26th annual National Book Week was observed November 12 to November 18 by libraries throughout the country.

Peru State Teachers College library did its part in making Book Week a success by displaying colorful posters depicting this year's theme, "United Through Books."

This theme is particularly timely since there is so great a need for the promotion of international relations.

Several interesting new books were on display in the children's room in the library. Among these wai; the 1943 Newberry Medal Award book, "Johnny Tremain"

by Esther Forbes. This is a story of the successes and failures of a young New England apprentice whom Esther Forbes created not as merely a story book character but as a real person. The Newberry Medal is awarded each year for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

James Thurber's book "Many Moons," illustrated by Louis Slabodkin, was displayed as the 1943 Caldecott Award winner. The Caldecott Award is given each year for the best illustrated book. Louis Slobodkin, a sculptor as well as illustrator, shows tenderness, humor, care for minute details, and above all projection into the mood of another artist in his works. In the book "Many Moons," he shows unusual combination of both interpretation and extention of the story.

Other new books on display in the children's room were: "A Bee in er Bonnett" by Eva Kristoffsen, "Abraham Lincoln" by Ingri and Edgar d'Aulaire, "Mr. Wren's House" by Emma Brock, "Roller Skates" by Ruth Sawyer, "The White Stag" by Kate Seredy, and "Dobry" by Monica Shennon.

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Lt. Lowe donates books to library

Lt. R. B. Lowe, before leaving the Peru campusto assume the duties of his new Naval assignment, National Book Week began as an gave the Teachers College library earnest cause planned to foster two autographed copies of his books suitable for boys and girls. books, "Heroes and Hero '!'ales of It has become a gay crusade dram- South Dakota," and "Twenty Milatizing the joys of owning books lion Acres," a biography of Wiland the pleasures of book compan- liam Henry Harrison Beadle of ionship.

South Dakota.

The purposes of National Book The students wish to express Week are to encourage in boys and their appreciation for these two girls the love of books and reading very interesting books. to increase public appreciation of good books for children, to increase knowledge of and support for public book facilities, and to encourage home ownership of books.

W. A. A. sport club, under the Instigators of National Book Week insist that children need to sponsorship of Miss Phyllis Davidgrow up with books and to grow son, who is the director of Women's up on them. Book Week, with its athletics, met on the evening of accent on youth, focuses on the November 7 in the gymnasium.

Doris Wagner was elected sports home, seeks to bring children to books, teaches them the pride of leader for the year; Patricia Carowning, the delight of sharing, and mine and Margaret Spellman were the joy of entering new worlds chosen captains of the hit-pin ball along the magic pathway of books. teams.

On Tuesday evening, November The library extended an invitation to all pupils of the Training 14, the teams played a game of hitSchool to visit the library. Miss pin which was the first game of the Gard brought the first and second tournament. grades over as a group on Thursday morning to help acquaint them with the library and arouse their interest in securing books to read.

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Lt. Yott is assigned to Atlantic fleet Lt. W. J. Yott, doctor in the ship's company, received orders· and was detached from this unit recently. He is now assigned to the Atlantic Fleet and is taking amphibious training at Norfolk, Virginia, The length of time that he will spend there is indefinite.

June ninth of this year, Dr. Yott assumed his duties with the Peru Naval Unit. Prior to this he was for sixteen months at the Hasting's Ammunition Depot.

During his stay here, his family, Mrs. Yott, Glenna, and Billy, were with him; because of living conditions in Norfolk, they will retllrn to their home in Detroit early in December.

Lt. James M. Holman has succeeded Dr. Yott.

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Chief Musician Robert L. Vance, stationed at Honolulu until recent· ly, has been visiting his father and brother in Peru. He has Ileen in the Navy twenty-four years.

Two former Peruvians who have joined the WAVES are Evelyn Hacker ('38-'44), and Helen Dahlke ('39-'42).

Q. M. 3-c Gerald "Jerry" Garber ('39-'42), of the Coast Guard, was married to Lavergne Cowell at Sabetha, Kansas, on October 31.

Quartermaster Garber is to report at Boston, Mass. He has served in the Pacific area on a convoy.

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Arthur Jones, regional director of the American Red Cross, Is sta · tioned at St. Louis. Mr. Jones was, assistant 9oach at Peru State Teachers College before entering the service.

T-5 Edgar Galloway home on furlough.

Calvin Colgrove ('41) radioman 2-c, was awarded the purple heart in Navy Day ceremonies at Balboa Stadium in San Diego. Calvin was wounded in the Marshall Islands.

Capt. and Mrs. Arthur Burton Evans ('35-'38) are the proud parG. H. Steck, Red Cross field di· ents of a son born Oct. 17. Mrs. rector in the European theatre of Evans was Jean Armstrong ('36war, met a former Peruvian, John '39) before her marriage.

Harpham, not long ago.

Lt. and Mrs. Don Rose of San Luther "Unc" Hutton ('39-'42) Francisco are visiting Lt. Rose's has been promoted to staff sergeant parents at Auburn. Don ('40) is in England. He received his gun- with the Navy and has been in nery wings in April. "Unc," hold- Hawaii until recently. er of the air medal, is a radio opSgt. Victor Evans ('42) has been erator on a flying fortress. He has wounded in a flying mission over had 10 daylight bombing missions Germany. with the 91st bomb group, the Paul Landolt ('33), Red Cross combat home of the famous "Mem- director, stationed at the McCook phis Belle," and bombed Cologne, Air Base, was recently home on Germany, daily. furlough.

S-Sgt. Loren Redfern ('35-'37) '.Ensign Margaret Henningsen, is home on a thirty-day furlough Navy Nurse, has been transferred after spending three years in the fror:i. Shoemaker, California, to Aleutians.

San Diego, California. Ensign HenRoss Fenton Russell, son of Mrs. ningson was school nurse 25 PSTC Ruth M. Russell of Peru, Nebr., for two years. graduated Sept. 27 from the Naval F-0 Fay Lovejoy ('38-'41) is Air Training Base, Corpus Christi, and was commissioned an ensign stationed in England and has visited many interesting places in in the U.S. Naval Reserve.

He is a former student of the London.

State Teachers College, Peru, Pvt. Dennis Wehrmann ('41Nebr., ('37-'41).

'43) is now at an embarkation hosJohn Rhodus ('42) Army Air pital with the medical corps.

Corps, has been transferred from F-0 Barton Kerker ('42) was Scott Fitld, St. Louis, Missouri, to home on furlough recently.

Selfridge Field, Michigan.

Sgt. Donald Tyler ('31) has been transferred from Camp Stevenson, California, to Letterman Army Hospital at Golden Gate Bridge, California.

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S-Sgt. Gerald Tyler ('28), his wife and daughter, are visiting · Sgt. Tyler's parents. Sgt. Tyler is being transferred from Rapid City Air Base, South Dakota, to Texas.

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Dear Mom: You're going to be so happy when I tell you what happened to me yesterday-well-I got culture and, judging from what Webster says, culture is the training or refining of the moral or intellectual faculties. (M0111, does that mean faculties like we've got on the campus?)

Well, I was in the auditorium for Convo the other day and I r..oticed some statues. Well, after Convo I went and talked to Miss Diddel, the art teacher. She said that they were given by the Fortnightly club which was a group of ladies that met twice a month for 20 years to study art, (l\'loÂľJ., do you think there's that much art in the world?) Every so often these women would give a statue because they had been studying about Roman, Greek, or some sort of art, or in honor of some group or person.

At the front and east of the stage in the auditorium is a sculpturing . of Demosthenes, the great Greek orator. The club gave him in honor of a men's debating association. I wonder how th'! ladies ever found anyone who was old enough to remember how Demosthenes looked to do the piece of art.

Well, on the west of the stage is the statue of St. George. Miss Diddell says' the ladies studied Italian Rennaisance art and this statue by Donatalo was just like it.

(I don't know what Rennais~nce means yet but it sounds good.)

The frieze (no, it's little carvings, not a frozen something) that is above the stage is a copy ot the figures on the front of the .Parthanon (that's a building in Greece.) It used to be above the stage when the gym was still the auditorium. I guess when they built the auditorium and went to put the frieze up, they put the slabs wherever they'd fit.

Anyway, the figures are all mixed up and aren't in their right places any more. 0, yes, the frieze was done by someone called Phidias.

In the back of t>ie auditorium are three statues. One is Minerva.

She was given in honor of a women's oratorical group.

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The other two are water nymphs of the French Rennaisance period from the "Fountain of Innocents."

A man named Goujan carved them.

Golly, I almost forgot Horace Mann. He was done by a woman sculptress named Stebbens. He's in the Ad Building now, but he used to be on the .. stage of the auditorium.

Well, art is art, but honestly, Mom. all the statues look alike to

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me. Are statues always dirty gray color, or do these here just need a bath?

I've go to go to Sport's club now, so write and tell me all the news.

Love, Susie.

P. S. Please send me some money so I can buy a Christmas present for dad, and ask him to write me.

P. P. S. I've got a new slogan, mom, "Bluff and the class bluffs with .you; Recite and you recite alone." You'd be surprised how many upperclassmen practice it!

VOLUME XXXX

PERU, NEBRASKA, TUESDAY:_D::,;E~C~E=M=B=E=R=5~,l=94=4======N=U=M=B=E=R=5

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Supt. Reed tells need for units

Hector finishes .... aeria' gunnery ~

Organization of local associations for teachers was advocated by Wayne 0. Reed, superintendent of schools, when he addressed the N. E. A. organization on the campus on Thursday evening, November 23.

Dr. F.

That there is a shortage of teachers in the state is due largely to the fact that the teaching profess10n is not made attractive to young people. Salaries are comparatively low; there is no tenure nor provision for retirement.

Teachers need to assume their obligations-they must fight for the rights ¡Cf the boys and girls in the state. At present, more money is spent on streets and alleys in the state than is spent on the education of its boys and girls. '

Mr. Reed is a graduate of Peru State Teachers College with the class of 1935.

(Phog) Allen, of Kansas University, will speak in the col-

He will speak on how to penetrate the zone defense, the fast break offense, and how to combat razzle dazzle ball clubs. At 4 o'clock he will use Coach Wheeler's varsity club to demonstrate the principals he discussed ear lier in the afternoon.

Dr. Martin writes for encyclopedia

Second Lieut. Arnold E. Hector has completed his "second helping" . of training in the United States at Foster Field, Texas. He was graduated Nov. 24 from the field Aerial gunnery school off the Texas Gulf Coast.

The latest methods of scientific aerial gunnery occupied the five week curriculum studied by the Fighter pilots, of whom nearly 50 per cent had just returned from combat.

Hector completed his sophomore year in 1942, having done his college work at Peru State. While here, he majored in mathemetics, toDk civilian pilot i training, and was a member of the Lutheran Club.

His home station is now Gila Bend (Ariz.) Army Air Base. of Johnson

Drama club presents two one-act plays "The Purple Door Knob," a one act play, and "Cakes for the Queen," a gay pantomime, are to be presented by the Dramatic Club in convocation Friday, December 8.

Margaret Lewis, as a famous She is always enthusiastic over stage actress, bursts into the home 'any new part and about this parof an elderly invalid, Mary Meis- ticular one she states, "I like the ter, with the intention of buying play because it has so many drathe purple door knob which has matic possibilities." attracted her attention. Jean HolA senior and a minor in speech, man plays the role of the eccentric Mary Meister brings a great deal invalid's elderly companion. of training and ability to this play.

Also she is an active member of the These three are all vetertans of Dramatic Club. the Peru Stage even though Miss With her usual zeal and ambiLewis is a freshman. In her jun- tion, Mary has begun work on "A ior year at high school, Margaret part that is as intriguing as the attended the District MINK con- title 'Purple Door Knob'," as she test held in Peru and was awarded describes it. Too, she lends a note the only superior given in the dra- of mystery to the production with matic division. Then she played the analysis that "the play shows the character part of Grandmother not only that children like to go in the fall production this year. back into the land of make-believe, but that old folks as well enjoy dreams."

"It is an entirely different type of play than I have ever been in and every character is strong and definite," states Jean Holman. She is a junior majoring in Early EleDr. A. L. Bradford attended the mentary with particular ability in Delegate Aessembly Meeting in the dramatic field. She holds rank Omaha Saturday, December 2, up- as an active member of that club on invitation of Dr. Corning, super- and has worked in three major intendent of schools in that city. productions' on the Peru .-stage.

The second feature of the proDr. Bradford, president of the gram, "Cakes for the Queen," is Peru organtiation of N. E. A. was presented by the following cast: its representative at the meeting.

Head Baker, Joan Banks.

Assistants, Frankie Montgomery, He attended morning and afterBarbara Marsh, Laurine Clayburn, noon sessions, held at Josyln Janice Kimsey.

Castle, under the leadership of Queen, Leonore Larson.

Mr. Belmont Farley of the NaSecretary, Ruth Comstock. tional Office of Education in Hoboette, Betty Berger.

Washington, D. C. The Voice, Rosa Lee WeatherThe discussions concerned the field.

Music by Lois Grundman. organization and policies of local This gay pantomime begins with teacher's association. four figures tripping in lightly with In the evening, the group had an atomizer, eye dropper, measuring cup, and measuring spoon. a dinner at the Regis Hotel.

From there it proceeds with miliProfessor S. L. Clements attend- tary precision blended with clever ed the meeting as a member of music and briefly narrated by an the State Executive Committee. off stage voice.

Mr. V. H. Jindra was the Nemaha Director is Miss Hazel L. WilCounty representative. liams, Dramatic Club sponsor.

PSTC delegates attend assembly

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lege auditorium at 1:30 on December 13 on the art of playing basketball.

"Our obliga tion is to become informed on the entire subject of edducation." said Mr. Reed as he disdussed the educational problems facing Citizens of Nebraska.

People on a Teachers College Campus, whether there as students or as teachers, should realize the importance of belonging to national; state, county and local organizations.

"Unless we do," said Mr. Reed, "we are like the banana. As soon as one leaves the bunch, it is skinned alone.','

'Phog' Allen criticizes prep teams at clinic

Dr. Mabel F. Martin, professor of chemistry, has had the distinction of being asked to contribute articles to the "Encyclopedia of Psychology." It is edited by Philip Lawrence Ha.rriman of Bucknell University, Lewisberg, Penn. Dr. Martin is writing an acticle on "Child Psychology," which will be about 8,000 words in length, and a 3 000 word article on "color."

The' encyclopedia will probably be uublished in 1945. . At various times Dr. Martin has written for other publications.

Eight of her articles have appeared in the "Encyclopedia of Child Guidance."

In 1936 she started writing the psychology article for the annual "New International Yearbook," which is edited by Charles Earl Funk. Dr. Martin's article in the current edition deals with the application of psychology to the problems confronting the armed forces. It includes such articles as psychology and its relation to aviation, militaryship, and the war injured.

Educators hold county meeting

At 5 o'clock there will be a dinner for the coaches from Shubert, Talmage, Stella, Peru Prep, Johnson, Nemaha, and Brock. At 6 o'clock the coaches of Shubert and Talmage will pit their teams against each other. At 7 o'clock Stella and Peru Prep play. At 8 o'clock St. Bernard's .and Johnson play, and at 9 o'clock Nemaha and Brock will play.

On Friday afternoon, Dec. 15, Dr. Allen will show films of basketball plays and championship games. Begim1ing at 6 o'clock the semi-finals and finals of the tournament will be played. Trophies will be awarded to champion and consolation teams.

There is an admission of 40c for adults and 25c for students to the tournament games. Dr. Allen's speech, demonstration, and movies are free to the public.

NEA unit hears national chairman Mr. Belmont Farley, Public Relations Chairman of the National Education Association with his office located in Washington, D. C., addressed the local N. E. A. unit on Friday afternoon.

Teachers of Nemaha County met "The N. E. A. is growing rapidly Wednesday, November 29, in Auin both program and policy,'' said burn to discuss pertinent probMr. Farley. lems.

During the morning session In the past most of the major which was under the direction of Miss Rozean, county superintend- problems regarding education were ent, Miss Norma Diddel spoke on state and local. At the present "Art in the Elementary School" time 123 bills which will effect and Mr. V. H. Jindra spoke on teachers and the educational sys"Fun in Music." tem have been introduced in ConAt the noon luncheon, Dr. Maxgress . . well led the group singing and Miss Musil and Mr. Jindra played piano Four of the bills would in some and violin solos. way include teachers in the Social Dr. Maxwell conducted the business meeting at which new officers Security program. were elected. Miss Isabel Mason Three bills concern military was elected secretary. tr~ning of boys 17 .and 18 years Professors Tyler, Mathews, and of age.

Maxwell were elected college representatives on the board of direcOf special importance is the tors. million dollar program for G. I.'s.

Approximately t w e n t y - five This is to help men who have been members of the college faculty at- in service. It is also to lead into tended. a program to do away with illiterMary Meister, Patricia Carmine, acy in the United States.

Bill Woods, and Betty Berger, who The present literacy requirement are doing student teaching in the is functional literacy on the fourth Training School, also attended. grade level of achievement. Nearly one million men have been rejected for service because they are below this level.

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enjoys musical program

Una May Leech, leader of Y. W. C. A. November 21, presented a musical r:i.rogram. It was centered around the appreciation of choral hymns and religious music.

Bernice Bletscher led some group singing and explained the background of the hymns as they were sung.

Another problem which has received attention from N. E. A. officers is the disposition of surplus war materials. Many of these would be usable for educational purposes. They include motionpicture projectors, films, microscopes, paper, etc.

These materials have been purchased by the people of the United States. The question is: Are they to be sold to junk dealers for very little and resold at a large profit Phyllis Palmer read the 103rd or can they be turned to educaPsalm as scripture, and Hazel tional uses thus saving the citizens Chastian gave the closing bene- of America considerable money for diction. school facilities?

Editings

Christmas Ctgtnds

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by Bette Overman

With sympathy The staff wishes to extend the sympathy of the faculty and the student bodv to Miss Burtis Kennedv at the death of her father.

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Polish the pep Now that motorists have all checked their cars for winter weather, how about <;L check-up of P. S. T. C. school spirit for this winter's basketball games? Are your voices welllubricated to eliminate feeble squeaks? Have you checked your spirit against ladk of enthusiasm and loyalty1 Don't spare the elbow grease. Let's hear lots of "Knocking of palms" (hand clapping) when the team comes on the floor.

Show your war-time school patriotism. A little good sportsmanship will carry you through many a bad moment if the referee proves, in your estimation, to he a "flat tire."

If your spirit is in the best of condition even Nebraska's winter weather won't keep you from attending every home game.

Let there be light!

Guess I'll join the Navy-they seem to have priorities on the light situation around the Peru Campus-not complaining, mind you, but I thin!k it is bad for Peru students to have to strain their eyes so much in the class room; in fact it hinders their work.

How about it-do we rate some light on the subject?

Incidentally, while we are on this subject of lights, there are a number of people who don't know their way around the campus too well. It would be nice if there could be some lights on, especially after a dance at school or for people coming to early classes.

We all have two eyes to last us the rest of our lives, and it is certain we wo.n't get another pair; so I'm in favor of taking care of mine. How about you?

Keep fun fun

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Eight things are always associated with Christmas. First and foremost is its religious significance; then come the hanging of the mistletoe, burning the yule log, the Christmas tree, the Christmas carol, the greeting card, the Christmas stocking, and Santa Claus himself.

Have you ever wonderen about the origin of these symbols? Perhaps no one really knows, but here are some beliefs of their beginnings.

Through an extensive investigation, Pope Julius, in the fourth century, learned that the western churches were unanimous in observing Christ's birthday, December 25, but that most of th~ Eastern churches celebrated the event January 6. After cor<siderable deliberation, Pope Ju1ius established December 25 for the. festival in Rome. Both in the east and in the west Dec•ember 25 had long been a great pagan festival of thi; winter solstice (when the sun turns to renew the year and the days begin to lengthen). So it was that the pagan festival of the ''unconquerable sun" gave way to the Christian festival of the true Son "which lighteth ever man who cometh into the world."

Mistletoe

Legends say that the Druids regarded the mistletoe with utmost reverence, although their respect seemed to be restricted to the plant growing on an oak, the favorite tree of their God Tutanes. Some point to the Scandinavian rites and myths concerned with the mistletoe as having killed the sun-god.

Baldur the Beautiful.

IJllumni trail Dear Verna: Well, I received the long awaited letter from you. I was beginning to think you had forgotten your old Glennie.

You probably remember Mildred Hall (At. '42) don't you?

Her name is now Mrs. William J. Cummings. She is at Hastings with her husband.

Also, Mildred's room-mate, Wilmetta Taylor (At. '44) was married recently. She is now Mrs. William Henricks. She is working at a grocery store in Grand Island where her husband is stationed.

Several Peruvians are teaching near or at Falls City this year.

They are Marian Weber (ss. '44) in a rural school; Thelma Ruth Koehler (ss. '44) also in a rural school, and Dorothy Durfee (ss.

'44) is teaching the second grade at Falls City.

Ethel Gross Watkins (At. '42) is visiting her folks this week and was on the campus this past week-end. She has been working in California.

I heard that Dona Marshall (At. '44) is engaged. I haven't heard who the lucky man is as yet, but as soon as I hear I'll let you know.

Goldene Niebuhr (At. '42), now Mrs. R. H. Labann, visited Betty Berger here a week ago. Her husband, Robert, was one of the cadets stationed here in '42. He is a pilot on a Navy Torpedo Bomber and just recently left for sea duty.

Una Mtty Leech told me Ruth Wilkinson (At. '42) is teaching a rural school down by Humboldt.

Eileen Sugden (At. '43) is workin Lincoln. I heard Don Bruns (At. '42) is at home on leave now.

Maybe she will quit her job._ Suppose?_ Don was commissioned an Ensign at Northwestern just recently. in~

Yule Log

It is generally agreed that the burning of the yule log was handed down to English speaking countries by our Scandinavian ancestors, who, at the feast of the winter solstice. kindled huge bonfires in honor of their god, Thor. In England, the log, usually including a ponderous oak root, was drawn into the castle amid great noise and singing, and when the fire finally died out, the remnant was put away until the next yuletide to kindle a new log.

"Come on, let's go sledding!" Well, maybe we haven't The Christmas Stocking had an opportunity to say it yet, but the day is coming· and soon!

The custom of using stockings to hold the gifts from Santa Claus The upperclassmen know and the freshmen and new can be traced to only one legend of V-1'.2's will soon learn that the hill bv Landolt's store or the long ago. The story goes that one in front of the "Ship" wer.e just made for sledding, exwhen the driver of the reindeer cept for one thing-traffic. dropped some gold coins down the chimneyr instead of falling on the At 5 o'clock when classes are over and vou have· time hearth, they went into a stocking for fun, it's getting rather dark. It is so dai:k in fact that Christmas Tree left at the fire place to dry. In when you go down either of said hills, the car coming around some parts of Europe, stockings the curve is upon you before you know it. Then come a few Although various countries have impressive legends about the first are hung on St. Andrew's Day, Nomoments in which both you and the driver do some fast Christmas tree, it is generally be- vember 30, or for St. Befana to fill dodging, and if you 're lucky, you' re both terrified speech- · lieved that the decorated pine or on Epiphany. In certain sections less for a: while afterwards. ·cedar is of German origin. Per- of France and Germany, children set out shoes instead of hanging Goodness knows that Peru has a lot of hills, and even haps it goes back to the old heathen stockings. thou~th they're not so close to the dorms, they are just a& tree worshpl; perhaps to the med" ieval .customs of welcoming guests steep or steeper and much safer; for instance there;s Joy with trees studded with candles.

Santa Claus Hill. Try it and see how much fun it is!!!

There is the story of Martin Luther Most people don't know that The hill in front of Miss Tear's home is also an ideal receiving his inspiration for a tree Santa Claus is really a native of spot. It is close to the dorms, and is definitely a steep hill. from thousands of glittering stars New York.

The Dutch settlers in the sky one Christmas eve. The I wonder if it would be possible for city officials to rope Christmas tree was introduced into brought him to New Amsterdam off this street to make it free of traffic?

England just after the marriage of as a pale-faced gentleman, dressed antique bishop's robes. When Choose your hill for coasting, and then remember- Queen Victoria to the German in PLAY SAFE. Prince Albert. Even before that, New Amsterdam became New the custom had been introduced into America by Germ.an immigrants.

Convo and you

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On Monday and Friday mornings a popular question around campus seems to be, "Skipping Convo?" We all know what the reply usually is. Everyone agrees that it is more comfortable to go to sleep on a bed back at the dorm, than in a hard seat at the auditorium, but why go to sleep?

Convocation may seem boring and especially ·annoying if we are trying to snooze while the speaker's voice or the applause of the audience awakens us. Convocations, however, are interesting. Devotionals help brighten the path we are to follow and raise our morale for the rest of the day. The words spoken by the speaker of convocation may seem endless; if we listen closely, we will :find that the lecture is worthwhile and is also interesting.

Most of us didn't like oatmeal when we were little, but after choking it down, we found it really wasn't so bad, and it did some good. The same theory may be applied to convocation. Why not take advantage of this opportunity of sitting in front of the faculty and not having to recite1 After becoming interested in the program you'll :find it isn't long till we hear those familiar words, "convocation is dismissed"-so let's see your convo seat filled-by you.·

The Christmas Carol

The very first carol, in the opinion of many authorities, may be traced to St. Francis of Assisi, who made a crib resembling tne manger bed of Jesus around which he and others knelt while they sang of the Saviour's birth. In Russia the old Kolyada songs to pagan deities were later .dedicated to Christian satnts and in France they are known as Noel songs.

Christmas Greeting Cards

The first holiday 'greeting cards were mailed about the middle of the nineteenth century. In 1884 the London Times settled a controversy revolving around several artists who claimed to have published the first Christmas card. It was decided that Sir Henry Cole originated the idea, and that the first publisher was Joseph Cundall, a London artist, in 1846.

York, Clement Moore transformed the charitable saint into a rosycheeked, plump, and jolly old man with sl~igh and reindeer to bring presents to all good little boys and girls.

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Two Peruvians are now teaching at Nelson,. Nebraska. They are Roberta Burrows (At. '42) and Lucille Sandford ('41 ). Roberta is teaching Kindergarten and Lucille is teaching Music, Evelyn Miller (At. '42) is teaching a country school riear Cook, Nebr.

Dean Slagle ('40) is engaged to Melba Noland of Adair, Iow.•,1. Dean is a senior proof technician in the Ordnance Plant at Des Moines, Iowa.

Lucille Weber (At. '42) is teaching in the primary room at Loup City, Nebraska, and Mary Mannschreck (At. '42) is teaching the primary at Tecumseh.

Mrs. Alice DeVore Organ ('39) and her young son, David, are at home visiting.

Glenna Coulter (At. '34) was married to Howard Rhodus. They·. have been ·here in Peru visiting recently.

Did you know Graydon Ashton ('40)? He has added a new baseUnderwood School. He doubles between the University of Omaha and the suburban school for physical e.ducation work and is tutoring court hopefuls at both. Peru may play his team, anyway he is hoping they will get the chance to play Peru. I'll bet his work really keeps him busy.

That reminds me-I've work to do too, so until next timeLove, -Glennie.

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sponsors

program of thanks Y. W. C. A. sponsored a program of music and meditation in keeping with the Thanksgiving theme on Thursday evening.

Candle light helped to create a very effective atmosphere.

Rosa Lee Weatherfield and Patricia Carmine read several selections in keeping with the theme; Jean Van Camp and Laurine Clayburn sang prayer songs. A sextette-Laurine Clayburn, Jean Van Camp, Edna Yates. Marian 'Deck, Jack Berlett, and Paul Stoddardsang two numbers. Fred Owens played a piano selection.

Educators discuss foreign schools Educational systems in foreign ccunlries attracted the attention of Kappa Deltam Monday evening, NovcJTber 21, at their regular meeting.

Barbara Dressler, after conducting the regular business meeting int·cdu.~ed the speakers and their topics.

Mildred Schmidt gave a resume of Mexico's educational history; Rosa Lee Wea therfield told of China's schools; Lois Grundman discussed South America's facilities; Mary Meister reviewed Germany's educational system, and ' James Burke explained Russia's educational plan.

After this the group formed a circle for informal discussion as they enjoyed refreshments served

by Una May Leech and Mary Jo Hoskins.

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Prepsters honor grid lettermen

Prep has good cage prospects

Propects for a successful Peru Prep basketball team this season are good. Reporting players from last year's starting five include Richard Good, center; Darwin Hamel, forward; and Claire 'C0mstock, guard.

Several other boys that saw service with Prep's team last season are back again this year. They are: Jack Longfellow, Bob Majors, Rex Coatney, Dale Vanderford, and P. C. Maxwell.

Among new recruits showing promise at early practices are James Douglas, Sam Bradford, John Clements, and .Junior Helms.

Supt. S. L. Clements is managing the team this year.

Coach Wheeler of the college is assisting one hour a day with the coaching.

Supt. Clements consented to manage Prep's team this year in addition to his other duties when it became impossible to secure another coach. He has had considerable basket ball and coaching experience. Mr. Clements played center on the college team in 1911 and 1912. Coaching experience includes coaching of all athletics at Alliance high school from 1912 to 1915, and coaching of all branches of athletics at Chadron No1mal school for two years before World War I. Peru Prep's 1944-45 schedule is as follows: Dec. 6-Peru vs. Nemaha, there.

Dec. 13-Peru vs. Stella, here.

Dec. 14-15-High school B. B. Tournament, here.

Dec. 2·1-Peru vs. Auburn, here.

Jan. 5-Peru vs. Johnson, there.

Jan. 9-Peru vs. Nemaha, here.

Jan 12-Peru vs. Brock, there.

Jan. 19-Peru vs. Shubert, there.

Jan. 26-Peru vs. Auburn, there.

Jan. 31-Peru vs. Tecumseh, here.

Feb. 9-0pen.

II Feb. 13-Peru vs. Brock, here.

Feb. 23-Peru vs. Johnson, here.

"A Book for the World TomorFeb. 28, 29, 30-District B. B. row" was the title of the film pre- Tournament. sented in convocation Friday, November 24.

The picture showed several im- tered manuscripts. Earliest transpo1iant and interesting steps in lations were made in Greek, the making of the Bible, in pre- copied by hand, and later transserving it through adverse condi- lated into other languages. The tions, and in translating it for spread of the Bible was slow.

However through the Dark Age different races and peoples.

At the World Fair the members it has kept alive and remained a of the American Bible society were vital part in the lives of the peolooking forward five thousand ple. years when they buried copies of For a long time printing of the the complete Bible in a tube un- Bible required a great deal of der the ground fifty feet deep. manual labor; each page had to be If everything else is destroyed, the done separately.

Many transBible will still be here. It is the lations were made; today it is book that is the guide to the fut- written in more than a thousand ·ure. languages and dialects.

Many Whether this world will be a people spend their lives so the world of cruelty or justice, of good Bible may be available to everywill or hate depends upo:1 what one. Our soldiers in far-off lands, we do with Bible, the textbook people by the roadways in those of man. It is known to over a lands, and even some living in our thousand peoples; its magic is uni- own cities are given copies of the versal.

Bible to help bring about the Churches were among the first brotherhood of man and to build bi;ildings erected by the American for the world of tomorrow. colonists; the Bible was the first Mr. Millikan let the devotionals. book printed on an American In part he read Psalm 119 verse press. Children learned to read 105. "Thy word is a lamp unto the Bible at school. my feet, and a light unto my The Bible is a collection of scat- path."

Toastmaster Jack Longfellow introduced six speakers on the evening of Saturday, December 2, at the annual high school fooball banquet, held in the Training school.

Following the idea of an acrnstic of the word "letter," Edna Algood spoke on "Loyalty;" War:e:i Knapp, "Eligibility;" Coach Millikin, "Team;" Rolland Sherman, "Traits;" John Clements, "Efficiency;" and Jack Maxwell, "Results."

After a delicious meal, Co11ch Millikin introduced the honorary game c~ptain Gene Hennings, and presented him with a gold chenille star.

During the evening a crown of flowers was placed by Gene Henning on the head of the Football Queen, Nancy Steck, who was chosen by the football boys to reign for the night.

The high school audit0rium was turned into a football stadium for one night and dodging round and about goal posts, under dimmed lights and purple and gold streamers, Bobkittehs and alumni danced to records.

The committees were as fol·lows: Decoration: Richard Good, Eugene Hennings, Jake Hammel, Mary Hayes, Donna Parriott and Edna Algood.

Entertainment: Nancy Steck, Ina Jane Good, Jack Maxwell, Darrel Brown and Louetta Rockman. wdaDar- r vooidfF Ticket: Evelyn Stepan, Rex Coatney, Jim Douglas and Mary Patterson.

Menu: Mary Alice Cope, Dale Vandeford and John Celements.

Convocation features "B oo k for Tomorrow '

Jim Mather sparks squad in England AN EIGHTH AIR FORCE BOMBER STATION, England-Staff Sergeant James D. Mather, 26 year old shipping department section chief in the sud-depot of this Eighth Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress base, has already made his postwar plans. After Hitler and Tojo are finished, S-Sgt. Mathers wants to play some more football and compete in a few more track meets.

And, from the look of the record Peru State Teachers' College, Per~ Neb., will welcome him back.

They don't play his kind of football in England, but they do have track meets, quaintly termed "athletics" in the British idiom, and the former state champion broad jumper has had a chance to expr12ss himself. No mean dash man, ~:ergeant Mather has added victories in the 100 and 200 yard dashes to his string, and has carried the baton as member of the Eighth Air Force championship relay teams.

The Third Bombardment division of the Eighth Air Force, a unit cited by the President for its England to Africa shuttle bombing of Messerschmitt fighter plane plants at Regensburg, southern Germany, held a track and field championship meet this past spring. Jim won the broad jump with a leap of 22 feet 6% inches and came in second in the qi;arter mile which was run on an improvised. grass track at a local cricket grounds.

This made him eligible to compete in the Eighth Air Force track meet, held at ancient Fenner Field in Cambridge, home park of Cambridge university athletes, where he again won the broad jump, and also ran on the winning mile relay team. The Third division won the Eighth Air Force championship.

·Bobcats trounce Fairmont Flyers Peru Bobcats opened their cage season by scoring a 10-point win over the Fairmont Army Air Base cagesters on 'Friday, December 1.

Coach Al Wheeler was well satisfied with his team though there were several bad passes and poor shots, the men functioned as a UPit.

This was the first experience for the players in college basketball, and they give proniise of developing into a good team.

The final score of 49-39 is hardly an indication of the type of game that was played. Until just

Gridsters receive varsity letters Twenty-six men were announced

by Coach Al Wheeler as eligible for letters in football at PSTC for the year of '44.

Ackerman, Gordon.

Andrews, Frank.

Bandy, George.

Adams. William.

Aiello, Anthony.

Baker, James.

Boone, Ray. Briggs, Kenneth.

Dana, Edward.

Edgar, Joe. Hall, Robert.

Harrington, Charles.

Leavitt, .Tohn.

Mills, Robert.

Reimer, Al. Rooney, Pat. Slaven, Jack.

Staples, Andrew.

Sullivan, Richard.

Testerman, Calvin.

Petrucci, Vincent.

Verry. Jack.

Wells, Kenneth.

Becker, Don. Scott, Warren.

Mayfield, Harley.

Home Ee classes hold sack exhibit

A "Sack Exhibit" was sponsored by the Home Economic DepartSergeant Mather still has a year ment Tuesday, November 28. and a half of college eligibility . Flour, feed, and sugar sacks were left and would like to take a fling ' used as the basis for all articles. at brea1king his own state high Then with clever ingenuity such scoring record-but after the grim- final products as dresses, bedmer game of war is over. spreads, tablecloths, pillow cases, and aprcns were presented for display. In some instances, even the string had been unravelled and re-used as crocheting material for bedspreads and table runners.

Freshmen swing out at learn-to-Dance

Freshman "Learn to Dance Club," according to the report of the freshmen, is progressing nicely.

Edus Fintel says, "We're learning different steps and how to turn around."

Goldie Motis remarked, "It's fun; we get to dance with partners now."

Red Becker looks upon it as a good deed. "I just go to help teach the girls to dance."

The sponsors state that t.he freshmen are unusually apt and they expect to have a number of accomplished dancers before foe year is over.

Articles were brought for exhibit by students, faculty, and community residents, all being equally enthusiastic over the utilization of materials under present war conditions.

After visiting the exhibit, many observers remarked that the idea was ''not bad," since it is difficult to get clothing material during wartime.

The Axis St-Ops at Nothing.

Don't stop your War Bond PayroIISavingsat10%. Every soldier is a 100 percenter. Figure it out your!elf.

before the final whistle, the score was not a settled matter. The fliers were in the lead several times, but the Bobcats were able to forge ahead to have a 10-point margin as the whistle blew.

Peru line-up: Fg Ft Pts Kerr. If ____________ _4 . 0 8 Mastain, rf _________ -4 2 10 Duncan, c ___________ 5 3 13 Staples, lg ___________ 3 2 8 Harrington, rg ________ o 2 2 Substitutes: Rooney, f ___________ o 0 0 Ricketts, f ___________ l 0 2 Averett, g ___________ 2 0 4 Jaeger, g ____________ o 2 2 Fairmont line-up: Fg Ft Pts Carlson, g ___________ 2 0 4 Meyer, f ____________ _4 0 8 Russell. c __________ _4 4 12 Valentine, lg ________ o 0 0 Dickenson, rg ________ l 4 6 Substitutions: Alanin, f ____________ 2 1 5 Cockran, g __________ 2 0 4 Officials were: Steinheider of Auburn; Russell of Maryville.

Personals ..

Barbara Dressler, Lois Grundman, Betty Berger, Janice Kimsey, Leonore Larson, Marilyn Hoburg, and Barbara Berger cooked a Thanksgiving dinner at Larson's home Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Larson were their guests.

Jean Holman, Mary Knipe, Phyllis Palmer, and Jane Stivers are some of those lucky people who were able to eat tJ:Jeir Thanksgiving dinners at home.

Patty Hill is visiting friends in Omaha, with whom she intends to eat a big Thanksgiving dinner.

Lt. (jg) Calvin Re~d, former instructor in the Training School, and Mrs. Reed, one time County Superintendent, were on the campus last week end visiting Mrs. Reed's daughter, Rosa Lee Weatherfield. and renewing other acqua'intances on the campus.

Darlene Bright and Verna Dell, who are both teaching this year, spent a day of their Thanksgiving vacation visiting friends on the campus.

Ralf Graham entertained several students at his home in Nebraska City on Thanksgiving Day. Phyllis Herrick entertained two guests over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Irene Russell visited friends on the campus last week end.

A record breaking crowd nttended the first Victory dance of the basketball season last Friday night.

Those attending expressed the hope that the Bobcats would furnish numerous other occasions for Victory dances.

PERU

THEATRE! Dec. 5-6-

"Union Pacific" Dec. 7-8-9-

"The Hitler Gang" Dec. 10-11-

with EXTRA war bonds ·Dec. 7th . PEARL HARBOR DAY~

"Bathing Beauty" Dec. 12-13-

"Between Two Worlds" Dec. 14-15-16-

''Marine Raiders'' Dec. 17-18-

"Eve of St. Mark" Dec. 19-20-

" Canterville Ghost"

Library functions in training school

\Blue Stars • • • WAVE Iva· L. Armstrong, A/S, (A. B. '43) recently ·wrote Mrs. Hayward from the U. S. N. T. S., Bronx, New York. Following are excerpts from her letter.

"This is a very exciting week end for our regiment of 1680 girls.

It's our first time for shore liberty.

We had yesterday afternoon free, so saw a bit of the city. This afternoon we led the Navy parade down Fifth avenue, and later had a few hours of liberty.

"We are the senior regiment now -almost through boot training.

We had Captain's inspection and regimental review yesterday morning. The review was held outside this time.

"At noon we stood for inspection and then were dismissed. We took the subway to Grand Central station, .a ride of about 40 minutes.

Seven of us started out together but divided into groups later. Three of us ate at Longchamps in the Empire building. That was really beautiful.

Ens. Robert Weber was commisWillard Redfern ('42-'43) Aer M 2/c is somewhere in the South ,sioned April 1, 1944'. He received Students of the Peru Training Pacific. "We are supposed to take his training at Hollywood. Florida, high school are efficiently managsun baths 15 minute£ a day so we 'and Cambridge, Mass., and is now ing their own high school library will not get too much sun at one with the fleet in the Pacific.

A/S Webster Smith, former V • 12 again this year. Student desk time. I'm really getting brown student, is now' at Asbury Park, assi~:ants are: Eva Knape, Jack under this hot (and I do mean hot) sun. I keep my hat on most of the N. J. and is awaiting further as- L~~1gfellow, Jane Applegate, Mary time as I have not a single bit of signment. He is also enjoying his Alice Cope, and Jerrol Wheeler.

Mary Miester is the college stuseven roommates. hair on the top of my head."

Two former V-12 students were dent o.dvisor for the group.

Omar L. Gottula, ('34-'38) S. P. ·visitors on the campus this week.

Four years ago high school stu(Q) l/c U. s. N. R., is stationed at ,Ens. Robert Michaelson received Pearl Harbor. pis commission at Northwestern dents transformed a small vacant University and reported to Colum- closet, located to the right of the Sgt. and Mrs. Allenby Velvick bus, Ohio, for further training. stage in the high school assembly (nee Eileen Hart) ('40-'41) are Ens. Harry Jensen received his room, into a small library. The parents of a daughter, Beverly Ann, commission at Cornell University supply of books was meager, but born in Beatrice on Nov. 19. Sg.t. and reported December 3, to a sub- it was a start. Today this library Velvick is sto1tioned in Egypt. urb of Norfolk, Va. contains about 730 volumes and is Three former V -12 students are constantly growing.

T/Sgt. Chester Bowen ('32-'37) now attending Cornell University. has been in southern France. '.rhey are Dwight Houseman ('42· During National Book Week this '43), Earl Hedman, and Neal Ash.

year, twenty new books were adWilliam Hasenyager ('42-'43) ded. Among them were: "Bright received his commission as Ensign Heritage" by Mary Virginia Proon Oct. 26 from Notre Dame Uni- vines, "Peggy Covers the News" versity. by· Emma Bugbee, "Smarter and Lt. and Mrs. Jack Mcintire and Smoother" by Maureen Daly, "S. Ph. M. 2/c Doran Teague ('40- daughter recently visited relatives 0. S. Radio Patrol" by William in Nebraska City. Lt. Mcintire "From there we went to Radio '41) wa;; recently home on fur- :received his commission at Ft. Heyliger, "Sue Barton, Student lough.

He is stationed at present Nurse" by Helen Dore Boylston, City and to Rockefeller Center.

Benning, Ga. We went on a tour of the N. B. C. in Boston, Mass.

Sgt. Milton R. Uerkvitz, Lincoln, "Full Ahead" by Felix Diesenberg studio and I was "drafted" to be Jr., "Subchaser Jim" by Josef Lt. (j. g.) Willis Wirth ('33-'37) Nebraska, is assigned to the opera- Berger, "War Horse" by Fairfax televised. tions section of a fighter squadron is stationed at Miami, Florida, as at this station which was commend- Downey, "Flights to Glory" by "We got back ten mfnutes before an Entomologist. ed by Brigadier General Jesse John Purcell, "American Tanks our dead line so weren't A. W. 0. L. Auton, Wing Commander, for the and Tank Destroyers" by ElizaPvt. Bob Benson ('35-'37) is staI heard that two from our combeth Mollet Conger, "Storm Canpany were late though. That will tioned with General Mark Clark's part played in the destruction of 43 enemy aircraft anj the damag- vas" by Armstrong Sperry, "Wilbe quite bad for them, but they Fifth Army in Italy. ing of 23 others on a German-held derness Champion" by Josef were warned.

Ens. Ralph E. Scholl ('34·'38) airdrome recently.

Wharton, "Separate Star, by Loula Sgt. Uerkvitz is an alumnus of Grace Erdman, "Raymond L. Dit"I'm enjoying this life so much, has been in the Navy 2 years and Peru State Teachers College. and am so glad I joined. Only is now stationed at Boston, Mass. mars, His ExCiting Career with wish I had done it sooner as rates Reptiles, Animals, and Insects" by Cpl. Oscar Dean Smith ('41-'43) are so hard to get now. The or- took part in the invasion of southL. N. Wood. . ganization is so much larger and ern France. billits are filled in so many cases.

"My section helped billit the new recruits Thursday. Another regiment of 1680 came. l'/Iy job was to take up luggage checks, so I spoke to each girl. We started at 8:30 a. m., got 1% hours off for lunch, were off from 8:30 p. m. until 10:30 p. m.. and then worked until after 4:00 a. m. The train of Kansas-Nebraska girls was delayed. Some were on it from California and were so worn out they were about to cry.

"After December only 500 girls will be taken in each month. Our billits go up Monday so we're all practically holding our breaths. As yet we don't know where we'll go or when, and when we do find out we can't give out information. I'll let you know where I am when I am located."

Ensig.n Melvin Gottula ('37·'41) is awaiting reassignment.

He served as an armed guard officer on a transport somewhere in the Atlantic.

Ens. Keith Albers ('40 '43) attended the Navy V -12 unit here, trained at the San Diego Amphibious Training Base, and is now somewhere in the Pacific.

T/Sgt. and Mrs. Melvin McKenney are parents of a daughter born Nov. 20. T/Sgt. MeKenney ('40'42) is stationed at Camp Penedale, Fresno, Calif.

John Cejka F 1/c ('42-'43) is now somewhere in the south Atlantic.

Ens. Ernest Galloway ('35-'40) is in the south Pacific on a mine sweeper.

Sgt. Don Mathews is stationed in the East Indies. Sgt. Mathews has been in tie Army three years and has spent only seven months in the states.

J.P. Clark Shoe Repairs of All Kinds Electric Shoe Shop Peru, Nebraska

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Convo goers hear student pianist

Mary Jo Hoskins at the piano was featured at convocation Friday, November 17. She played three numbers: Rudolph Friml's "Concert Waltz," "Romance in D Flat," and McDowell's "Concert Etude." For an encore number she played the original Peter I.''"!Rose "Deep Purple."

Dr, H. C. Dallam Dentist Phone Office 32; Res. 196 Peru, Nebraska

Earl's Cafe

The devotionals were led by Miss Reiber.

Right Away Shoe Shop Service with a smile!

Miss McCollum will review book Gunnar Gunnarson's book, " Good Sheperd" will be revie

by Miss Elizabeth McCollum Thursday, December 7, in ro 204 of the Music Hall at 3: 00 p.

The white and grey mounta' of Iceland form the setting for -~story of Benedict, the sheperd, a Pope Leo, his dog. In that co try where hard work, short tions, and death are commonpl Benedict's inscrutable ways ena him to live his ideal despite ha ships and dangers.

Setting and story combine form a delightful beginning to th Christmas season.

The narrative is based· on cha ter 10 of the book of John' a chapter 21 of the boo!;;: of Mathe Everyone is invited to atte this review, the second in th series sponsored by the A. A .U

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The following is the tentativ ochedule for the reviews whi will be given after the holidays.

Ja. 4-Miss Edna Weare.

Feb. 1-Mrs. Scott.

Feb. 15-Mrs. Bradford.

Mar. 15-Mrs. Wheeler.

Apr. 5-Miss Tear.

Apr. 19-Dr. Konig.

May 3--Miss Gard.

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Dear Mom: Yippee, I'll be home in three days. Vacation starts the 22nd after classes. The best part is that we get a whole week. Of course, we have to be in classes on January 1, but I don't suppose you'd let me do anything exciting on New Year's Eve anyway.

Boy, it's a good thing you made me buy a hat last fall before I came to school! Last Thursday was the Christmas tea, and we girls were supposed to go. All the upper classmen wore hats and gloves. Well, I put on my hat, but I didn't think my bunny mittens were clean enough to wear. Finally I found a girl who would let me wear her gloves. I waited while she went to the tea, and when she came back she took hers off and I went.

Have I told you that the dorm council put up the tree about a week ago? It's really pretty.

Makes me think about home and the trees we used to have. Of course, I've got a tree in my room too. It's beginning to look just a little withered in spots. Maybe it's cause the room is too hot, or cause the only place I could find to set it was on the radiator.

Mom. guess what? I had a date with a rieal sailor last week-end and he asked me for a date to the hour dance this Wednesday. don't think he's ever been to any of the dances before, cause I haven't seen him at them and the girl who always sits beside me hasn't seen him either. Mom, what should I get him for Christmas? I've thought and thought about it and I've decided that the nicest and most practical thing I could get would be a nice white silk scarf.

Of cOl.µ'se, the Navy won't let him wear it, ·btlt he could keep it until he gets to be a civilian again, and then too, it wo11ld last longer than if he could wear it now.

We had a snow here a while back that was the prettiest thing ever. The snow was wet and heavy and it just clung to the trees and bushes. The. snow froze and it had a sort of glaze of ice on it.

Boy, it was pretty. and good sled riding too.

The Dramatic Club put on two one-act plays at Convo a week ago.

Boy, there sure were some good ··.·actors in it. I laughed and lallghed.

I've decided to join the club after all Course, I haven't been asked yet, but I'm going to tell Miss Williams I'll join if she will have somebody ask me.

It Santa hasn't already left my Christmas package at home, I sure do wish you'd leave a note for him to leave me a sled. We need one •in Peru. I've fa!leb. down so many times now that I've decided it would be more fun if I could slide on a sleci.

Mom, while I'm home. can I look for a new formal? There's talk Of having a swell dance in the mid'dle of January. I've already asked the sailor I told you about. .Please!

It's almost time for class to be er so I guess I'd be:tter stop. It's ut time for the instructor to me a question; so maybe I'd tter ask him one first. See you a couple of days.

Love, -Susie.

P. S.-I'll have to have the car en I get home. I have to do .me Christmas shopping Saturday. oked all over the dorm, but I dn't find a Montgomery Ward Sears Catalogue, so I haven't e my Christmas shopping yet.

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PERU, NEBRASKA, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1944

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V-21 staff has new P. T. director

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Cage clinic proves valuable to players

Athletic director, Chief E. J. Grochowski has been attached to the Peru Unit and assigned the duties previously handled by Chief Armstrong.

Coach Al Wheeler expressed complete satisfaction with the success of the basketball clinic held on the campus Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of last week: Dr, F. C. (Phog), Allen conducted approximately

Chief Grochowski's military training for this work was taken at Great Lakes and Bainbridge, Maryland. Following that and just prior to this last assignment, he was an instructor of physical training in the Iowa State Agricultural College in Ames for 16 months.

fifty high school coaches and three-hundred players.

Two years ago, or when he joined the Navy, Chief Grochowski was enrolled as a student in Marquette University. While there, his major interest was athletics, but more specifically, track.

Merry Christmas minus the New Year

Although he is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he is enthusiastic over the community life of Peru. He stated that, "Peru. though somewhat typical of most small towns, is exceptional because of its scenery and its friendly people."

Christmas vacation dates have been announced.

For civilians they are-Friday, December 22, 4:50 P. M. to Monday, January l. 7:50 A. M. For Navy-December 23, 11:40 A. M. to Wednesday, December 27, 7:50 A. M.

"Pop// stee k gives

account of overseas experience I

"Pop" Steck, former director of college vocal music at Peru, is home on furlough from overseils du~ies with the American Red Cross. In April of 1943 "Pop" left Peru for his training and resulting assignment.

This is his first trip back.

At Washington he received his training, or rather four and one-half days of a four-week condensed orientation. During that time forty-two different people spoke on various aspects of Red Cross work. Immediately, "Pop" was given "shipping orders"-almost before he was on the pay roll.

For the n~t six months "Pop" went to Algiers to be transferred was at Mateur, Tunisia, as director into the field service division. From of an Enlisted Men's Club. The December '43 till J\llle '44 he was building was a bomb-shattered Field Director. at the. Airport in affair which taxed their ingenuity Algiers. The 376th Bomber Group, to recom:truct. Walls were board- to which he was assigned in June ed up, bomb crates were used as . '44, has received considerable dischairs, and the A. R. C. girls made tinction and the Presidential Citatasty sandwiches out of · regular tion for its low level bombings of army issue. The club was virtual- Ploesti. While there, he was the ly open twenty-tour hours a day personal consultant for any sersince there were no doors-only vice m\!n with a problem, whether muslin draped between two it was selling Mom's oak table at boards. For entertainment "Pop" home, making insurance policy utilized home talent mostly, but payments, or becoming a father had the aid of some USO Personal .4000 miles from home.

Appearance and a few movies. He "Pop" said that the most thrillsaid that GI Joe was a brutally frank audience anq his response to ing incident of a pleasant nature any particular show was absolute- to him was piloting a big Liberator Bomber to Rome. His two chief ly unpredictable.

"Pop" believes that sixty per "misses" were: first, not having cent of those who came to the club his family there to experience were most interested in the idea some of the unu~al things with that here they could sit in a chair, him; second, having only canned read a magazine, and, occasionally, or powdered milk to which he is particularly allergic. a home town paper.

In November of 1943, "Pop" "Pop's" future plans beyond the thirty-five day furlough are indefinite.

II • At one time six of Peru's faculty were with the Red Cross-Wm. T. Miller, Robert T. Moore, Stephen Gaines, Ernest Brod, Arthur Jones, and Mr. Steck. Four are still with "Brave Men" by Ernie Pyle, the the organization. Mr. Brod is with well-known war correspondent, is the Navy and Mr. Miller resigned the book to be reviewed by Miss to resume teaching at Jamestown, Edna Weare in room 203 of the North Dakota.

Music Hall on January 4.

"Brave Men" is .the story of the landing on Sicily when the Allies Were making their first assault on fortress Europe. It covers Sicily, Fifth and sixth grade pupils will Italy, the Anzio beachhead, preinvasion days in Britain, the war present a Christmas musicale on on the Normandy beaches, and the Thursday morning, December 21.

Everyone in the room will take drive through France.

It is the story of our fighting part. The singers will wear white men-moving, brave, sad-as seen choir robes.

On Friday morning, December

by Ernie Pyle on the fighting fronts.

Of "Brave Men" the Chicago 22, the pupils of the kindergarten, Daily News says, "Pyle's ability first and second grades will preto reduce this conflict to essential sent a Christmas operetta for which human factors makes his story dif- Miss Mccollum wrote the words ferent from any war book that has and Miss Musil composed the music. preceded it.

The rhythm band will make its These reviews are open to the public. and everyone is urged to first appearance at that time; the second graders will sing carols. attend.

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1s to be reviewed

Grade pupils to present Christmas musicale

Dr. Allen, one of the outstanding authorities on athletics in the United States, explained the value of physical training and games in Education. He explained the principles of both early and modern basketball. He stressed the necessity of mastering the fundamentals of the game to insure proficiency.

He analyzed both man-to-man a11d zone defense. Blackboard diagrams were used to show how to penetrate both types of defense.

The fast-break was discussed in its relation to winning teams. The On December 22 at Convocation, technique of razzle-dazzle ,teams the Y. W. C. A. will present its was explained and suggestions traditional Christmas pageant. were given to combat it.

Eight years ago Y. W. members on After the lecture, Coach Allen the campus wrote this original pageant. The plot is based on used the varsity team to demonBiblical scriptures portraying the strate the principles discussed earlier in the afternoon.

Nativity.

The clinic ended on Friday afThe readers will be Maxine ternoon with the showing of the Blinde and Mary Jo Hoskins. film, "Championship Basketball."

These pictures explained how the Mary, mother of Jesus, will be suggestions given by Dr. Allen portrayed by Jean Van Camp. have been effectively used in actllal Other members of Y. W. will championship •games. take the parts of a cripple, i. blind Coaches from surrounding comman, a miser, War, Cruelty, Greed, munities in eastern Nebraska and and Poverty. southwestern Iowa attended. One The music will be furnished by of the players came from a distance of three-h.undred miles, the college sextette.

Burwell, Nebraska.

The Dramatic department is asCoach Wheeler expressed the sisting the Y. W. C. A. in presentopinion that the clinic was not onlY ing this pantomime. an inspiration to present coaches and players, but it will also inspire those of the future. He believes that it should be an annu~l event.

Of the coaches who attended, none were disappointed for they wanted to become better informed on the art of playing basketball, &nd Dr. Students studying foreigp. lan- Allen gave them the information. guages gathered in the west parlor of the music hall at two o'clock on Saturday afternoon for a Christmas party. A Christmas tree, donated by Lois Grundman, was adorned with silver and gold tinsel and blue glass balls and was the center of· attraction of the Faculty women and faculty wives room. The piano was decorated were guests of the dormitory womwith evergreen and candles. en at the annual Christmas tea The entertainment was ~:!forded held in Eliza Morgan parlors, by the members of each class who Thursday afternoon, December 14.

Musical entertainment was fmdid a stunt which they had prenished by Ruth Randall and pared.

Mary Jo Hoskins with a vaThe first year Spanish class pre- riety of piano solos; a vocal trio sented "Snow White and the Sev- composed of Leonore Larson, Jan.en Dwarfs." Snow White was ice Slagle, and Laurine Clayburn; played by Janice Kimse~ o.nd Mr. Musil and the College sextette; a Gurrule was the lucky prince.

Christmas solo by Jean Van Camp; Refreshments Of angel fooc4cake, and the string trio including Paa fancy salad, dainty sandwiches, tricia Hill, Janice Slagle, and Mary Jo Hoskins. and nuts were served.

Presiding at the tea table were There was great excitement Carrie Ellen Adamson, Barbara when the students "fished" a gift Dressler, Delores Schreiner, and from the fish pond. Each one Louella Tieman. brought to the party a small gift Decorations in the seasons spirit tied with a long string. There were were in charge' of Elaine Foster, put together and then each one Rosa Lee Weatherfield, Mary Jo "fished" a gift to see what he re- Hoskins, Maxine Blinde, and Barbara Dressler. ceived.

Mary Rishel and Betty Berger Betty Berger had general charge were in charge of the program; of the arrangements of the party. Grace Matthews, Mildred Schmidt, She was assisted by Mary Jo Hos- Louella Tieman, Delores Schreiner, kins, who helped with the refresh- and Carrie Ellen Adamson planned ments, and Betty Overman, who the refreshments. supervised the decorations.

YWCA to present pageant at ,convo

Language groups have holiday fete

Dormitory tea is festive occasion

AAUW loan fund will be available The Anna Irwin A. A. U. W. Student Loan Fund will be available the second semester.

Any woman student who has one semester's work to be done toward earning a two- or three-year diploma or degree and who would like to borrow the money may apply to Miss Mary Hileman.

Reynolds reviews war progress On Wednesday at 11:40 Mr. A. R. Reynolds, assistant professor of history and social studies, gives a review of the war and its progress during the past week. He gives his interpretation of events and his predictions.

Approximately twenty-five students and faculty members have· been attending these discussions which are held in A 204.

Editorials

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Christmas customs

by Bette Over1-lian

Jllumni Crail

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In a journey around the world band. Evelyn was principal o we would observe many different Dear Mary, celebrations of the Christmas holiI've gathered a few bits of news Kearney School, Nebraska City. day. concerning some alumni or former Russell Sautter ('32) is the new First, let us go to Bethlehem Peruvians whom you might know; coach at McCook this year.

Christmas will bring to many this year the usual pleas- where the holiday came about. also there is some news you might You remember Ruth Kennedy, ures of gifts, tree, eating, and close family ties. But, too, Great processions of people led by not know.

(At. '42) don't you? She has been there'll be the unusual for many a person. Perhaps no dec- priests and bishops are seen. ReliDr. Richard T. Hartley ('27) has working in Boston but plans to reorated tree will grace the fox hole, nor loving family atmos- gious services are held all night in resigned his position as Assistant turn to her home in Indianola, Professor of Biology at Cornell phere penetrate the bare mess hall. Yet doesn't this "un- the Latin Chapel of St. Catherine. College, Mt. Vernon, Iowa, to ac- Iowa, soon. She then plans to atis no giving or receiving of tend Simpson College next semesusual" group have something particular to make the "giv- There cept a similar position at the East gifts here. ter. ing" of Christmas memorable1 In true sincerity and effort, Of all countries, Mexico makes Illinois State Teachers College, Visitors at the Kappa Omicron Charleston, Illinois.

He has an they are "giving" to each fellow American their utmost- the most of this one-a-yea;: holiday. On the night of December 16, M. A. and a Ph. D. from the Uni- Phi Banquet included several in fact their lives. alumni. They were Mrs. Mary the celebration of the Pasades be- versity of Iowa.

An alumnus of 1928, George C. (Mathews) Solie ('39) and Mrs. gins and is observed until Epiphany, January 6. On the eve·of Reinmiller was heard from recent- Louise (Mathews) Shires ('39).

We also heard from two i ormer Epiphany, children place their ly. He is now a lawyer and has shoes at the foot of their beds. The recently opened an office of his Peruvians originally from VirWe picture Christmas Eve as a beautiful vision of love- old Aztec God, Guetzalcoath, is own and can be found in Portland. ginia, Nebraska. They are Mrs. Clara Yurka Flesner (S.S. '37-'39), Oregon. liness in nature with huge flakes of snow falling lightly upon comparable to Santa Claus.

Janice Slagle received a card who was recently married and is The observance of this occasion a sparkling ground. Everything is peaceful and quiet ex- in France, England, and Germany from Betty McArdle ('44) saying now living in Beatrice, and Hilda cept for the tinkle of sleigh bells somewhere over in the hills, is very similar to our own celebra- she was .to present an operetta the Faye Chapp (S.S. '39), who is atand every once in a while the beautiful strains of ''Silent tion. In France. Santa Claus be- 20th and it is keeping her hopping. tending the University of Nebraska this year.

Night, FJ:oly Night," being sung by the carolers~ Jolly pinkc comes Petit Noel and in Germany, I'll bet it is too, don't you?

Della Mae Brenner (At. '29-'30) Kringle.

Well, Mary, I must go to class cheeked children have the time of their lives riding over the Kriss In Spain the season is rigidly is teaching mathematics in Falls soon, but you write as I will not snow-adorned countryside in sleighs and,, anticipating observed in churches, but other- City, her home town, this year. write any more until you do.

Have you heard that Evelyn ElSanta's visit. wise the spirit is lost in wild revByeTo wake up on Christmas morning and rush out of bed elry. Music, mirth, and hilarity nora McKean (At. '38) waB mar-"Glennie." are leading features of the occa- ried December 1. For her name, to open the packages under the tree is one of the biggest sion: The Yule-tide festivities last it is now Mrs. Cecil Brooks Husthrills in a child's life. for two weeks.

Army announcement Lucky American children! They don't have to realize The natural beauty of the land all the horrors of war nor share the worry and hardships--. at this season is fascinating in OMAHA, NEB. - (Special) Young men of 17 have just another Everyone carries the prayer in his heart that by next Switzerland. The giant green pines against a background of two weeks to. take advantage of Christmas there will be peace on earth and good will to men. white snow and the sapphire blue the Army's offer to give them colsky make the villages appear minlege education at government exiature. Christ-Kindli brings gifts pense before active military duty, Miss Nona Palmer of the Com- Lieut. F. Gagne, commanding offiand beautifully arrayed trees.

Three weeks constitute the Ro- merce Department has been keep- cer, Nebraska Recruiting District, man observance. From sunset of ing her advanced typing class busy 225 Post Office Building, warned Have you been a victim of icy steps I Or have you been December to sunset of December the past week making Christmas today. keeping you~ fingers crossed~ Among the mishaps we've 24 people 23fast.

The fast is then cards.

EnliStments for the college proThe members of the class, Barseen some sprained ankles, hurt knees, bandaged hands, and broken by nn elaborate banquet. gram, known to high school and bara Dressler, Patricia Carmine, Christmas da,y is spent attending minor cuts and bruises, and the winter has just begun.

Fike. Irene Majors, and college authorities as the Army A little snow over the top can be especially deceiving. various of the magnificent cathed- Dorot)J.y Phyllis Brinson have turned out Specialized Training Reserve Prorals. gram and once called the A-12, will So-;-unless you're particularly fond of doing make-up work Christmas was introduced into some very fine products.

-watch your step! Be especially careful in treading those Japan by the Christian missionThe cards are run off a stencil. be suspended January 1. the War stairs without handrails, of which, we are ashamed to say, aries, and has become full of mean- The stencil is cut by hand by using Department has announced.

Eligible to apply is any young ing the last few years. The trades- a stylus and the Mimeoscope, an there are quite a number. men have commercialized it much illuminated drawing board. Once man who is a high school graduate as we have done. They have the stencil is cut, any number of and who will be 17 but less than 17 years and nine months of age adopted many of our customs such copies of the card .be made.

Miss Palmer has taught her class on the first day of the month in as eating turkey, exchanging gifts, decorating with evergreen and how to make beautiful designs and which his college study begins.

The ASTRP trainee is called .to mistletoe, and singing carols. They has kept them at work they thorHave you ever been hurrying along to your 7:50 class have a God or priest known as oughly enjoy. active Army duty after graduation from the ASTRP but under no when suddenly ''Colors'' is sounded and the flag is raised 7 Hatiusko, resembling our Santa circumstances is he called to active If you have, then you have noticed all Navy personnel out- Claus. duty before he reaches age 18, The Chinese Christmas is usherHome Ee holds side the buildings snap to attention, and if they are out of Lieutenant Gagne emphasized. ed in with a marvelous display of formation, give the hand salute. You've also seen the fe- fireworks along with fe11sting, formal initiation Written consent of parents is necmale contingent of the campus look around them in bewild- singing, acrobatic and juggling enessary to applications for the Kappa Omicron Phi held an ASTRP. ered fashion-not knowing whether to stop or whether to tertainment. Santa Claus in China is known as Lan Khoong-Khoong. initiation for the two new members go on.

January 6 is the date of the and two pledges Monday, DecemWe're all Americans-the Navy comes to attention and Ukranian Christmas.

After a ber 11, at the home of Miss Edna so should the rest of us. Women and civilian men are not thirty-nine-day fast they eat a Weare. The initiation was in expected to give the hand salute. However, if the civilian twelve course dinner, a course in charge of the President, Hazel male is wearing a hat, it should be removed and held over memory of each of the twelve Schreiner.

Those becoming active members apostles. Supper begins at the his heart. The woman on the campus should stand erect sight Dramatic Club members held of the first evening star and were Hazel Chastain and Ruth with her right hand over her heart. it is believed that if there is peace Rawson; pledges were Barbara their Christmas meeting Thursday evening, December 14, in the LitNow that we know, we can show our pride and respect and order. love and affr.ction on Marsh and Glendora Galloway.

After the initiation a formal din- tle Theatre. this eve. it will prevail in the for ''Old Glory.''

Members of the casts of the two household till the Christmas that ner was served. Those attending the dinner were Mrs. Bruce Solie, one-act plays presented at convofollows.

The celebrati3ns in Norway, Mrs. Orlin H. Shires, Hazel cation, December 8, received the Sweden, Holland, and Poland are Schriener, Mildred Schmidt, Hazel honor points earned in their proChastain, Jean Van Camp, Ruth duction. also very similar to ours. $ Margaret Rea gave an account Missionaries have taken the Rawson, Joan Thickstun, Barbara Christmas! This is the season of joy and love, time for holiday to India where it is ob- Marsh, Mrs. Arthur Reynolds, of the dramatic qualities of curthe feeling of peace and serenity. Each of us looks back- served in the churches. On the Glendora GallQway, and the spon- rent movies; Bill Woods reviewed some of the recent broadway plays, ward with tender remembrance on the days when our stock- Indian plains. no pines nor cedars sor, Miss Weare.

One of the activities of the fra- and Betty Berger led a general disings hung by the fireside and Christmas tree lights and tin- grow, so they produce a tree from ternity was to serve a dinner to cussion on modern movies and a pile of rice straw covered with sel made shining shadows on Christmas Eve; then after mud into which twigs and branches "Phog" Allen of Kansas University plays. dreams of Santa prancing through our minds, there came are pressed; then it is decorated and the coaches of high school After a gift exchange, caramel the mad dash in the morning to see what old St. Nick had with candles, paper chains, and teams who were attending the bas- pop corn balls were served by the ketball clinic. refreshment committee. mica. brought.

Christmas day is There was always the struggle to awaken a snoring aptIntoAustralia be scorching hot, and it is ''Pop,'' pull big brother from bed, and keep mother from usually only half-heartedly obthe kitchen, while everyone hovered around the tree with served, if at all, and in South "Oh 's" and "Ah 's," and "Oh golly! that's exactly what America it is celebrated like our Published by the Peru State Teachers College of July. However gifts are I wanted." It wasn't what or how much we received, but Fourth Peru, Nebraska exchanged and children believe in the fun and jolly spirit that prevailed.

Papn Noel.

The little things like the silver star which each year In Hawaii, it is observed as it is Entered at the Postoffice at Peru, Nebraska, as Second Class took its place on top of the tree, the red bells hanging in the here. Santa Claus is believed to go Matter. $1.00 per year. Single copy 5c. the United States on a boat. doorway, peppermint cones, burning pine needles, and from Rico and the Philippines Peru Pedagogian, Tuesday, December 19, 1944 Grandmother in her favorite chair made the Christma!:1 that itIn isCasto looked upon solely as a great will long be remembered. · religious festival.

Managing Editor....................................Rosa Lee Weatherfield We have now returned to the Copy Reader......................................................Barbara Dressler This year more than ever the Christmas spirit will be needed to cheer others and bring happiness into their hearts. United States. Some of the cus- Proof ReadeL ......................................................Una May Leech in our own country may All over the world people should-and will be thinking of toms Advertising Manager........................................Phyllis Brinso seem queer. what they can do to bring love, .peace, and contentment by In the southern states marching Sports............................................................................Ed Connel bands and fireworks displays are Typist..........................................................................Patricia · sacrificing.

May this Christmas season bring abiding joy and peace numerous. In the New England Reporters-Glendora Galloway, Marian Deck, Bette 0 the Puritan example is folduring the whole year and years to come, to anyone and states man, Shirley Reber, Mary Rishel, Rosella M lowed and religious ceremonies Adviser ................................................................

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·proves big success Following Coach Phog Allen's instrµctive helps through speeches, demonstrations, and films, visiting. team~ competi~g in the tournament began the actual playing with enthusiasm.

The tournament opened Wednesday night with a good crowd who saw the four opening games which determined the teams that would play in consolation games on Thursday night. The games were close and fast with the crowd urging the teams on. The scores were: Shubert 16; Talmage 12.

Peru Prep 40; Stella 9.

St. Bernard 26; Johnson 16.

Nemaha 28, Brock 27.

A lot of things have changed Thursday evening the eight since the war started-the most teams again met to determine the noticeable thing being the civilian finalists and consolationists, who · manpower shortage. There are were to play Friday night. There only a few male· students enrolled were several upsets during the here at Peru this year, but before evening that raised the crowd's you get the idea that we are having roaring to the roof. The winning a wonderful time, let me finish. teams of the evening went on to With the two hundred V-12 stu- the finals Friday night. The bigdents also enrolled here, well--gest upset was Peru Prep's defeat One thing that is still about the by Shubert, which was led by Hillsame is the Stag Sessions that the yard with 13 points. Dick Good fellows hold whenever three or was high point man for Peru with four of them get together. The 12 points and was the only player conversation hasn't changed much in the tournament to go out on the either, and usually runs somewhat new five-personal-four rule. (The as follows: players are now allowed five fouls Girls, sports, basketball, and by the NAA.) The four teams to hunting (both duck and dear) now go on to the finals were Talmage, are in the limelight; war news, Johnson Shubert, anct St. Bernard. girls, comparing test grades, new Their sc ores and opponents were: books, comic strips, sayiogs of Talmage 35; Stella 13.

"Doc" Burkey, girls, V-12 students Johnson 26; Brock 19. at Peru and the competition offered Shubert 41; Peru Prep 30. by them and their uniforms, reliSt. Bernard 34; Nemaha 23. gion, girls, comparing members of Friday night was the. big night the faculty, school dances, girls. with an excited crowd and the picture shows, radio ·programs, teams anxious to play their best. girls, comparing high school days, In the consolation final Johnson degirls, "chow," girls, girls, girls, and feated Tal~age 24-20, and won girls. the consolation trophy. The game Somehow we still seem to have was fast and both teams showed a few "masterminds" who are conlots of fight and high spirit. The tinually thinking up bright sayings such as the one that is floating score was tied many times during around the campus now, and goes the game. Don Holm led Johnson's scoring wtih 8 points, and something like this: One student will start, "That's Talmage's high man was Juilf with tough!" "What's tough?" "Life." 8 points.

The final game between Shubert "What's life?" "A magazine."

"Where do you get it?" "Down at and St. Bernard was full of surthe corner." "How much does it prises and "nip and tuck." The big cost?'' '.'Ten cents." "I only have gun for Shubert was Bob Meyernine cents." "That's lifet" _and korth with eleven points who led the team to victory. St. Bernard so on, into the nigJ1t--put up a hard fight but the close On the romantic front, there are only two "~olid" romances on the teamwork of Shubert and their ; campus, Elmer "Knuckle-head" tight defense held the St. Bernarder's to 16 points.

Remmenga and Dorothy "BrightThe presentation of the tr-0phy eyes" Fike, and Don "General" AUfenkamp and Esther "Cuddles" to the team captain, Meyerkorth, Holmes. One thing we do have wound up a successful and exciting to give the "General" credit for tournament. is the fact that he W'1S smart enough to bring his flame to col- West Point. "Doc" Burkey is so lege with him. called because of his abnormal ability to evoke ah argument from Speaking of flames. Bill "Wolfy" the other members of the student Woods seems .to be doing pretty body. Last, but by no means least, well for himself lately. As for the we have Paul "Meatball" Stodrest of us, we're just PFC's (Poor dard. Where he got that name no Forlorn Civilians). At one time or one knows, but at any rate everyanother most of us have had one seems to enjoy it, except Paul. flames, but ·somehow they always Our Christmas vacation starts seem to be going out. We' don't next Saturday. Oh, Happy Day!! mind it so much as long as they As a whole ·we civilians are hopdon't go out with a V-12! That's ing that Santa will bring each of tough! (OH NO!-Not That Again!) us a jeep and a technique for While we are on the subject of Christmas. That would just about nicknames, several of the fellows put us on an even basis with our have acquired some sort of a han- competitors, we think. dle, usually furni:shed by some "loving" friend. Don "Red" Becker and Keith "Pinky" Whitham are so called because of the color of their hair; Don Aufenkamp CLEANING, PRESSING AND was dubbed "General" soon after REPAIRING he received his appointment to Phone 62

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Bobcats lose to Lincoln Wings An outclassed, but fighting Navy V-12 quintet lost to the highly talented Lincoln Army Air Force Wings by a score of 33-58, Friday, December 8.

Coach Al Wheeler was well satisfied with the performance of his team. Much improvement was shown over their previous trial.

The first ten minutes of the game between the Airmen and Bluejackets was nip and tuck. The score was tied four times. Then the more experienced Wings slowly forged ahead of the stubborn Bobcats to lead by a score of 26-15 at half time.

The second period, Reese (Goose) Tatum, an ex-Globe Trotter, who had been held to a lone field goal the first period, took over the Wings' scoring. He slipped in six markers to bring his point total to 15 for the evening.

Although Peru's fighting spirit prevailed thro·ughout the game, the team was unable to overcome the lead set up by the Wings. The game ended with the Bluejackets on the small end of a 33-58 score.

The Wings committed 15 fouls that netted 17 gift tosses for the Bobcats, of which they collected nine.

Guard Jack Staples, from Chico, Cal., led the Bobcats in individual scoring with a total of 10 points.

However, Kerr, Mastain, and Duncan were not far behind in the scoring bracket.

This game was Peru's second of the season. The cagesters made a very good showing against a team partially consisting of professionals and All-Americans, and having an advantage of age and height over the Bobcats. The Wings are rated as one of the foremost teams in the nation.

The Bobcats have a long season ahead. and they should be able to make very good showings agaihst any team in their class.

Peru line-up: fg f1 pf Kerr, f -----·---------2 3 1 Mastain, f ___________ 2 1 0 Duncan, c ____________ 2 1 2 Staples, g --"---------4 2 1 Harrington, g ________ l 0 0 Rooney, f ___________ l O 0 Rickets, f ____________ o 1 o McGinnis, c -------··--0 0 0 Averett, g ____________ o 1 O Jaeger, g ____________ o O 1 Totals ____________ 12 Lincoln line-up: fg Krafft, f ____________ 3 Lumpp, f ____________ 6 Tatum, c ------------7 Ehlers, g ___________ -4 Ahearn, g ___________ 5 Shaddock, f __________ l Mihalik, c ~----------0 Brady, c ____________ l Levine, f ____________ o Bellack, g ___________ o

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Totals ____________ 27 4 15 Officials were Steinheider of Auburn and Stephenson of Nebraska City.

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Denver edges out Bobcat team, 42to 37 Denver University cagesters proved a bit too fast for the Peru Bobcats in a closely contested game on Saturday in the local gym.

A final score of 42-37 proved that they were a little shiftier in action and more accurate in connecting with the basket than were the Cats.

Until the last few minutes of Loftus proved fatal to the Bobcats play, the game was anybody's. The by tossing ten baskets and making score was tied numerous times and one free throw for a total of 21 stood at 16-16 at half time. The points. teams alternated in taking the Duncan's footwork coupled with lead, but the speed of the Denver his five baskets and six free throws, players, their accuracy in shoot- totaling 16 points, made him Peru's ing, and their excellent defense outstanding player for the evening. enabled them to f6rge ahead durThroughout the game the Bobing the last few minutes ·and to cats had difficulty in making their keep the Bobcats from evening shots count. the score.

Peru line-up: fg ft pts Kerr ________________ o 1 1 Four men on the visiting team Averett _____________ o 0 0 were veterans at their game. ·Duncan _____________ 5 6 16 Staples ____________ "_2 0 4 Rooney ______________ 3 1 7 Ricketts _____________ o o O Mastain _____________ 3 0 6 Harrington ______ ,, ___ l l 3 Navy Basketball Srhedule

Basketball schedule

Dec. 28-Pentathalon University (Mexico City, Mexico), at Peru.

Jan. 3-Marysville at Marysville.

Jan. 6-Culver-Stockton at Kansas .City.

Jan. 12-Wentworth Military Academy at Peru.

Jan. 19-Doane College at Crete.

Jan. 26-Wentworth Military Academy at Lexington, Mo. Jan. 31-Harvard Air Base at Peru.

Denver U. fg H. Brafford --~-------0 Seewalk _____________ o Harris ______________ o Hendricks ___________ 2 Loftus ______________ lQ ,Schraeder ___________ 2 P. Brafford _________ _4

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Feb. 3-Lincoln Air Force at Lincoln. .Feb. 9-Marysville at Peru.

Feb. 16-Doane at Peru.

High School Schedule

Dec. 21-Peru vs. Auburn, here.

Jan. 5-Peru vs. Johnson, there.

Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb.

9-Peru vs. Nemaha, here.

12-Peru vs. Brock, there.

19-Peru vs. Shubert, there.

26-Peru vs. Auburn, there.

31-Peru vs. Tecumseh, here.

9-0pen. ~fa:::..Peru vs. Brock. here.

Feb. 23-Peru vs. Johnson, here.

Feb. 28, 29, 30-District B. B. Tournament.

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"Seven Days Ashore" '' Saludos Amigos'' Dec. 24·25-

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IBlue Stars . • • Two former Peruvians who are prisoners of war in Germany are 2nd Lt. Dick Pascal ('39-'42) and 2nd Lt. Don Lienemann ('39·'42).

Jack Palmer, former V-12 trainee, is now attending Cornell

University and recently visited another V-12 student, Gilbert Payson, now stationed at Fort Schuyler, The Bronx, New York. ..

Pvt. Ward Adams ('42-'43) has been transferred from Camp Hood, Texas, to Fort Mead, Maryland.

He recently spent a fifteen-day furlough at home.

Dorothy Brenner ('30-'3?.) was an Ensign in the Navy u~til she married Lt. 'John Baben, I nstruc· tor in Navigation at University of Georgia in the Naval Air Corps.

Pfc. Jack Snider ('39-'41) is sta-

tioned at Camp Campbell, Kentucky. and also 'there rs Wallace Cleveland ('40-'42).

Ens. Fredrick Anderson, a former V -12 trainee, is taking an ad· vanced course in radar at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Attending the same school is A/S LeRoy Guern.

Pvt. Marvin "Cats" Miller ('33'38) has been wounded in the Eu-

ropean theatre of war.

Robert Glad, NROTC, a former V-12 trainee, is stationed at Norman, Oklahoma.

Lt. W. B. (Bud) Brown ('42'43) is with the Air Forces at Ton-

apah, Nevada.

He is pilot of a

B-24.

E~s. Mill a rd Meusborn, another Fo.rmer V - 2 trainee, is with the Reet in the South Pacific.

Ens. Thomas Dean ('42) i~ with the fleet in t.he Pacific.

A/S Ethridge Cravin, former V-12 student, is temporarily stationed at Washington, D. c.

Lt. Boyd Magor ('38-'40) writes

:rom Australia: "The results of :he war are much more noticeable iown here than they are at home. i!:verything is rationed. People 1ave little clothing, no cream, not

much butter or meat. Most of the automobiles burn charcoal or coal gas. Everything is scarce, but the blackmarket flourishes. We rented two cars and got all the gasoline we wanted at $2.40 a gallon.

The Australians all know we Americans have money; so they really soak us. We rented an eight-room house, not furnished very well, which cost us 25 pounds a week-a pound equals $3.27 in our money." Lt. Magor served in the New Guinea campaign.

Tod Hubbell ('40-'42) is now stationed in New Guinea.

Pvt. Ralph E. Lyon, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Lyon, 919 West Di· vision, Grand Island, Nebraska, is now stationed at Carlsbad (N. M.) Army Air Field, the world's larg.· est bombardier school, where he is gaining valu.able experience as an on-the-line trainee.

Qualified for flight training in the Army Air Forces, Lyon is now awaiting his appointment to aviation cadet status. With several hundred other on-the-line trainees, he is learning the mechanical side of flying in preparation for the vigorous cadet course.

He is a former stulent of Nebraska State College, Peru, Nebraska, ('39- '40)

Kappa Deltans hold holiday get-together An exchange of gifts, singing carols, and playing various games constituted the major activities of those attending the Christmas party held by Kappa Delta :Pi on Monday evening, December 18.

Facuity enjoys Christmas tea Faculty members'and their immediate families enjoyed a Christmas tea in the Music Hall on Sunday afternoon.

During the afternoon Mr. Jindra played a violin solo, and Mr. Maxwell sang "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas" and "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day." Mrs. E. H. Hayward played the accompaniment.

Mr. G. Holt Steck, home on furlough, relived his Christmas of J943 in an army base in Algeria.

His vivid account gave his audience a very realistic idea of the GI's Christmas day.

The room and table were decorated with gay Christmas garlands and candles.

The committee in charge of decorations and appointments was Mrs. C. M. Brown, Miss Mary Hileman, Mrs. W. Kirk, Miss Isabel Mason, and Miss Edna Weare.

Sigma Tau holds Christmas meeting Sigma Tau Delta, under the sponsorship of Dr. Bradford, held its Christmas meeting, Monday evening, December 10.

Mrs. Bradford read one of her original poems, "Prayer for Christmas," and Barbara Dressler read an original composition-"A GI's Christmas."

Refreshments in keeping with the Christmas motive were served

by Pat Carmine and Mary Jo Hoskins.

Convo goers enjoy novelty productions Smiles of satisfaction, nods of approval, and utterances of praise from "convo-goers" were unanimous as they witnessed two successful Dramatic Club productions, "The Purple Door Knob," and "Cakes for the Queen."

"The Purple Door Knob,'' a play of one act, was ably presented by a strong cast of three veterans of the Peru stage. Mary Meister as Mrs. Bartholomew, an elderly infalid, pleased the audience with her bits of innocent humor as she fancied herself the famed Cleopatra of centuries past.

Margaret Lewis, a distinguished actress, used her ability as a dramatic artist to win the favor of the elderly invalid and thereby obtain the thing she wanted, the, purple door knob. Miss Lewis handled

Early elementary entertains pupils Pupils of the kindergarten, first, and second grades were entertained at a Christmas party on J:lecember 11 in the Kindergarten room.

Early Elementary Club members were hostesses to the children.

Christmas Carols were sung and then games were played. A sock relay and "grab the peanut," were two games thoroughly enjoyed by the children.

"Santa Claus Apples," popcorn, and cookies were then enjoyed by the pupils and club members.

Early Elementary majors and minors are eligible to . belong to this club.

The group met at the home o!

Dr. Maicwel!. Mary Meister had charge of planning the evening's program, and Betty Berger and Lois Grundman prepared seasonal refreshments.

this roll in a remarkable manner.

Jean Holman as "Amanda," the eccentric invalid's elderly companion, completed a perfect threesome for this successful production.

"Cakes for the Queen." a gay fantasy. was a novelistic treat for the college audience. The cast included: Joan Banks, Head Baker; her assistants, Frankie Montgomery, Mixer; Barbara Marsh, Smeller; Laurine Clayburn, Taster; Janice Kimsey, Measurer; Queen, Leonore Larson; Secretary, Ruth Comstock; Hoboette, Betty Berger; the· voice, Rosa Lee Weatherfield; and music by Lois Grundman.

The entire cast did an admirable job of this presentation. Betty Berger rated tops with the audience in her role as hoboette. She certainly proved the old adage that, "action speaks louder than words."

Miss Williams, director, announced that the stage crew-Jack Berlett, Richard 'Keil, Bill Woods, and Kenneth Folkerts-deserved credit for their excellent work.

Una May Leech. Marian Stover, Doris Wagner, Wanda Bowers, and Margaret Rea were in charge of properties for the first play; Barbara Berger and Marilyn Hoberg were in charge of the second one.

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Dear Mom: Vacation is really over nbw ~nd the grind has started once again.

Filial tests start in another week.

I've been pretty busy studying lately. I just found out today that I was supposed to read the references the teacher gave me. I thought the books as he listed them off were just the chapter headings in our text.

Mom, I need your help. I went into the college office the other day and tried to figure out what I'm going to take next semester.

In the office they told me I had to decide on my major and minors.

I'm supposed to have one major and two minors. But, mom, I want two majors and one minor. Speaking of majors, we had one on the campus the other day-boy, those oak leaves on the shoulder look nice.! With a little help from the registrar (he suggested and I agreed) we decided what I'll take next term. Boy, the next three years are going to be a snap. I'm taking all the hard courses this year.

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YW group elects cabinet for 1945

Una May •Leech was installed president of Y. W. C. A. at a candlelight ceremony on Tuesday evening, January 9.

Patricia Carmine, the outgoing president, welcomed the new president and gave into her keeping the lighted candle, a symbol of the duties pertaining to the office.

May then lighted the candles of the other officers and cabinet members. They are Jean Van Camp, vice president; Mary Jo Hoskins, secretary; Ruth Comstock, treasurer; Bernice Bletscher, and Delores Schreiner, co-chairmen of the devotional coII1Il)ittee; Frances Guy, publicity chairman; Rosa Lee Weatherfield and Mary Meister, co-chairmen of fue entertainment committee; Marian Deck, music chairman; Aileen Wheeldon. pianiSt; Janice Slagle, song leader; Louella Tiemann, candy sales; You'd better have dad get me Margaret Spellman, bulletin board, those snare drums after all. The and Marian Stover, reading room. band had a concert last WednesAfter these cabinet members had day evening and it sure was good. lighted their candles and c-ccepted I sure wish I could have been in it. , the r~sponsib~lity of their offices, . . . . they m turn !Ighted the candles of I asked Mr. Jmdra if I could JOm the members of Y. W. symbolizing the band, and he said if I got my their promises to keep the aim and drums I could. I don't think he purpose of the organization ever thinks I'll get them. in mind.

Miss Edna We'1re, one of the We girls have been going sled sponsors, presented certificates of riding and skating all along. It's merit for faithful service to Palots of fun going down town, but tricia Carmine and Barbara Dressler. Barbara was the outgoing coming back is a little harder. vice-president.

Janice Kimsey and Aileen The other day I made it down Wheeldon served refreshments. town alone in five minutes (supposedly walking) and it took me forty minutes to get up the hill. . I walked up with a sailor and boy! · mom, he was really a gentleman.

He carried my bundles and held my arm so I wouldn't fall. I told the girls about it and they said he The Honorable Frank Sorrell, was being wolfiish, but you don't member of the legislature reprethink so, do you, mom? senting this district, will be in Peru on Friday, January 19. He will be The senior girls and high school the speaker at the meeting of the seniors get to go to the A. A. U. w. National Educational Association tea one of these days, but I don't Unit. He will discuss educational get to go. I guess all the faculty legislation which will come before members go and they have refresh- the senate this session. ments and everything. When I Mr. Sorrel! lives in Syracuse. get to be a senior, mom, make sure A faculty dinner with Mr. Sorthat I have a new hat, gloves, and rell as a guest will precede the purse. Now don't let me forget. program.

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The dorm sure is going to be quiet next semester. Ten girls are checking out. Lots of girls are moving into new rooms, changing room mates and such things. One of the girls said something about moving in with me but I don't think I want her to. She wants the dresser that I've got my things on:. Yes, there's one against the other wall with nothing in it or on it, but she says she wants her dresser right where mine is. In order to give her a dresser I'd have to move all .my things into the other one, and, mom, I like my dresser.

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Convo-goers hear Orchestral concert The college orchestra, under the direction of V. H. Jindra, gave a concert at convocation January 12.

Mid-term graduates leave Peru portals

Five co-eds will have completed the work required for an A. B. deThe numbers included the first movement of Haydn's "Symphony gree from P. S. T. C. at the close of this semester. Three more are finin D," "Mystic Land of Egypt" by . ishing requirements for their two year diplomas next spring at the reguAlbert Ketelberg, and ."Babylonian lar commencement exercises.

Nights" by J. S. Zamecnik.

The girl's sextette, composed of Laurine Clayburn, Marian Deck, Una May Leech. Jean Van Camp, Janice Slagle, and Phyllis Fisher, sang with the orchestra on the second number.

Patricia Hill played solo "Adiago" by Goard, accompa'1ied by Mary Jo Hoskins.

Personnel of the orchestra includes Patricia Hill, Dr. 'Brown, Ruth Kean, Patricia Carmine, Marian Deck, Wanda Bowers, Janice Slagle, Una May Leech, Don Aufenkamp, Audrey Reynolds, Margaret Spellman, Ruth Comstock, Margaret Wyant, Paul Stoddard.

Jack Berlett, Eleanor Yates, Jean Van Camp, Mary Jo Hoskins, Fred Owens, AS, Edna Yates, Phyllis Fisher, Leonore Larson, and Norma Mehlin.

Peruvian is

war casualty Speaking for the faculty committee of advisors for the Peruvian, Dr. A. L. Bradford. chairman, announced Tuesday that there would be no 1945 yearbook.

After due consideration of all the problems invcl~ed and- careful investigation of printing possibilities and photography supplies, the committee decided that it would not be feasible to undertake the project. The obstacles seemed so numerous that it appeared practically impossible to compile an annual without lowering standards set by former publications.

Appointments, however, will be made of a partial staff that will work toward a Peruvian for 1946.

Band concert features versatile student talent Two American flags, carried on the stage by Lois Grundman and Margaret Reazer as Mr. Jindra directed the band in playing The Star

Four year students: Clever, vivacious Patricia Carmine began her work here in '41, just after completing high school in Falls City. A music major plus minors in English and commerce have been her chief concern during the four years here. Sidelines, particularly this semester have been: Kappa Delta Pi, W. A. A., Sigma Tau Delta, Y. W. C. A. president, originator, and leader of the pep band.

advocates the value of competition. too, "this past semester all of my hours have been spent in the science hall-it's going. to be a little bad at first not seeing anything of the place."

Doreen White, the immortal wit of the dorm, is an English major with speech and physical education minors. She began her work here in '40 and '41, but took a year out to be married.

Pat insists that the thing which bothers her most is a lack of time. nor, incidently, does she appreciate the cold campus benches. She lists among the things she'll miss most such vital necessities as Mark, Mark, and then again Mark. Of course in between there'll be a faint rememberance of all the music and Y. W. work.

To her, the icy dorm steps are gruesome; problacts, impossible; and 7:50 classes, unmentionable.

Seeing people drink out of the same glasses leaves her regurgitating, yet she loves to eat. Collecting ash trays and match covers fascinates her and she has developed it into a considerable hobby.

She is now an instructor in the schools at Hamburg, Iowa. Upon leaving, Pat expressed a true sentimental tie for the campus with the words, "I feel that a person can never really leave Peruthoughts will Jive forever in my mind."

"I got some things from Peru that I'll never forget. First, and most important, I met Whiz here.

Secondly, I made some friendships that I hope to keep always. Thirdly, I was able to join Sigma Tau Delta-a lifetime ambition of mine.

Lastly, but not the least in importance, I am getting my A. B. degree. No, I'll never forget Peru."

Hazel Chastain, the pleasant girl with a good influence on everybody, began work at Christmas time, as a second grade teacher at Cheyenne, Wyiming. She was an early elementary major, and a native of Rockport, Missouri.

During this past semester she has been active in Y. W. C. A., Kappa Omicron Phi, and was an assistant to Miss Gard at the training school.

That friendly "twinkle" behind the dorm desk is Barbara Dressler, who will be the new first and second grade teacher in Beatrice this month. Barb came here in '41 after a year at Cottey Junior College, Nevada, Mo., to major in Early Elementary. . During that time she has taught at Brock, too.

Excitement of dorm life. chasing gals for anxious guys, and ~leeping until the 7:40 bell rings are the things Barb tops as "terrific and I'm really going to miss." She's never learned how to wind the alarm clock and persists in snoring (offered by the room mate.)

The library doors are still a source of confusion for her-whkh pulls on what side.

Doreen is a native of DuBois and plans to teach for the duration, or until her soldier husband comes home.

Two year students: Pert, peppy, and pretty Mary Belle Dougherty comes from Brock, and began her course here in '42 and '43. Next semester she will be Ist and 3rd grade teacher at DuBois.

Being razzed about eating eighteen hamburgers rather J.rritates her, but the nickname, Casper Milquetoast, is the absolute climax of her ill-humor.

Dougherty thinks she'll miss the friendship of dorm girls most, but then there are the dances, cheerleading at basket ball games, and not incidently, the night life of Peru.

Virginia Mobley, the attractive blonde with a super personality, is going home (Sidney, Iowa) to be a "lady of leisure." After that plans are indefinite.

Ginny began here in the sumBeing president of Kappa Delta mer of '43 and has gone straight Pi, vice-president of Y. W. C. A., through for her two years. She The 32 piece band was directed throcghout the entire program by· vice president of dorm council, expects to return after some exmember of Sigma Tail Delta, in perience to finish for an A. B. destudent members of the organization. band and chorus, and copy reader gree.

The program of eleven selections football and basketball games. The on the "PED" staff all during this "My walk" is her personal sewas: National Anthem. directed pep band under the direction of semester, has kept Barb horribly

by Mr. Jindra; Footlifter March- Patricia Carmine has done its part busy, yet she loves it, in fact just lection as a chief peculiarity and talking about leaving left a weak "my roommate" is the "thing" Filmore, student director-Betty in bringing glory to Peru.

Well, I'm going to send my for-' Berger; Snow White OvertureMembers of the band are: Clar- glitter in her eye when she mut- she'll miss most. Though, "In my ma! home after all. Guess there Churchill and Leidzin, Leonore inets: Audrey Reynolds, Donna tered, "all I can say is, Peru's diary of memories the two years I isn't going to be a formal dance. Larson; Yankee Rhythm (Medley) Steffen, Betty Barker, Dorothy super and I am really going to miss dwelt in Peru will always be cherThe council couldn't get an or- -,-Lake, Mary Jo Hoskins; Bells Fike, Jean Holman, Helen Pitsen- it!" ished. The gain, both in knowchestra. Gee, I .wish the .Solid i\cross the Meadows-Ketelbey, berger, and Margaret Spellman. ledge and friendships, will always The bride and scholar, Hazel Macs were still here. · Laurine Claybhrn; Theme Piano Flutes: Leonore Larson, flute and Schreiner, is completing both remain unforgetable."

Concerto-Tschaikowsky, Audrey piccolo, Una May Leech, Donald chemistry and home economics Helen Pitsenberger, efiiciency Almost time for the sailors to be Reynolds; Star Dust-Carmichael, Aufenkamp, and Eleanor Yates, majors this semester. She has em- supreme, comes from Marne, Iowa. done eating and I'll have to stop if Fred Owens; New Moon Overture flute and piccolo. Bass Clarinet: ployment as junior chemist in the Early Elementary is the major and I'm going to be able to shove hard -Romberg, Patricia Carmine; Ted- Paul Stoddard. Saxophones: Mar- alcohol plant at Omaha, where she art her minor. She plans "just to dy Bear-Bratton, Jean Van Camp; garet Wyant, tenor, Laurine Clay- can be with her husband. who is when it's out turn to eat. be at home" the rest Of the school Ramparts We Watch-Beecher, burn, alto, and Ruth Comstock, now stationed there. year, then to do some teaching next Je11n Holman. alto. Bassoon: Warren Knape.

Write soon. fall.

The program was brought. to a Cornets: Patricia Carmine, PhylLeaving Peru means most of all Love, close by John Thorson of the Navy, lis Fisher, Douglas Peterson, Helen to Haz, leaving the greenhouse and "All the measly twenty-five watt directing the band in Anchors Howlett, and Betty Berger. French its sentimental attachments (her bulbs that are screwed in where -Susie.

Aweigh while the audince sang.

Horns: Edna Yates and Fred Ow- courtin' domicile). And she's light is needed" disgust Helen, and An outstanding performance of ens. Baritorne: Jean Van Camp, afraid she can't quite adapt her- "people that insist on being conP. S.-Guess the girl is going to baton twirling was displayed by Esther Holmes, and Barbara Dress- self to a life without the interfer- stanly tardy" hold little favor. She «rnclVe in with me after all. I'm Barbara Berger during the playing ler. Trombone: Marjorie Rogers. ence of the 7:40 bell. likes dorm life and thinks the gals .· going to move my dresser over to of the Footlifter March.

Tuba: Jack Berlet. Percussion: are "special." "I am going to miss where the empty one is and she is The band attired in its snappy Mary Jo Hoskins, tympani, Ruth During the past semester, Haz . the college funs and frivolities; .going ·to move the empty one to blue and white uniforms is one of Dougherty, Bass Drum, Rudolfo has been the only student in all yes, the classes and dorm desk too. · .Where mine is. Gee, now I don't Which any Peruvian can be proud. Jacuzzi, Snare Drum, and Barbara her classes. The independence is Helen was recently elected to · have to give up my dresser It has given vim and vigor to the Berger, Cymbals. rather nice, she bMleves, but she Worthy Matron of Eastern Star.

Spangled Banner, lent' an impressive air to the beginning of the annual

band concert in the college auditorium, Wednesday evening, January 10.

Editorials

Looking·· backward

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A bow of gratitude To Barbara Dressler for her efficient, interested work .· as copy reader on the PED. The staff knows how many tedious hours, particularly late Friday nights and early Saturday morns, that you bent over the copy and dummy-all to the credit or our issue. Thank you, Barb, and best of luck at Beatrice.

In fond farewell The Pedagogian Staff wishes to say ''goodbye and good luck'' to all the students who are bidding farewell to Peru's campus at the end of the semester. They will be deeply missed from the classes, on the campus, and in college activities.

Each student has memories of his classmates that will be remembered for a long time, and in each heart is the hope that the graduate will remember the "Blue and White," the faculty, students, and the campus with its ivy-covered huildings and many oaks.

A parting wish is'' as you go through life, may the doors of success be open to you.''

What about it?

The Pedagogian is a college publication and its contents are of college activities. Among the subscribers to the PED are many former Peruvians who are still interested in the events happening on the campus.

The newswTiting class in its first class meeting of the year divided its readers into five groups-the student body, faculty, state high schools, alumni, and families represented on the campus. It seems, however, that the faculty subscription rating is almost nil, much less than 50%.

Revise cycle Here we are in the m1dst of "study and turmoil!"

Gruesome, isn't it? Last minute cramming, grade jitters, no sleep, no fun-grr-r-r-what an existence! It can't happen here-but it is! Semester after semester we go into a nervous frustration-the last week. Then with hollow eyes, crammed-out brain, and exhausted nerves, we begin the new schedule. Yes, begin to sleep for seventeen weeks-a necessary build up for that last and fatal one. Oh, what a wearied circle it ma!kes. Wearied because it is disgusting to think we persist in being such procrastinators. Why can't we dig in on Monday with that "vim and vigor" abounding:? It would prevent the gray hair and depressing stage of the next cycle.

Browsing corner Are you a bookworm 1 Have you visited the new browsing corner located on the east side of the library reading room, It's your haven of popular fiction and non-fiction reading including books on travel, science, history, and biography.

Browsing corners are to be found in many college and university libraries.

This arrangement gives you a chance to look through the various books and choose· the one you like best. The bodks may be read either in the reading room of the library or may be checked out for a two-week·-period. The collection of books will be changed from time to time.

Reference books formerly occupied the shelves of the browsing corner but through the efforts of Miss Carey and members of the library staff these were moved to the west side of the reading room.

Routin' stuff Now is the time for all good brains to come to the aid of their owners. Vacations are over for. a while, but tests are just beginning. We went home for Christmas, we forgot all about studies, we even forgot all about Peru, but nowhow I'd love to forget.

I made a new year resolution that when I returned to Peru I was really going to study and pass these tests with flying colors. Well, lam going to study! Yes, I'm going to start right now. I hadn't planned to start until tonight, but I know if I put it off till then, I'll put it off until tomorrow, and before I know it, test time will have arrived and 1'11 be going to study tomorrow.

Don't waste time fretting and stewing· over the tests. It has been said that if a person knows the material, the exams will be quite simple!

That's what they say, and I aim to see if it's true. Remember-other Peruvians have mastered these tests, and so can we. Let's try.

New Year's Resolutions may.be ,somewhat outmoded, but people still make and break them. The important phase of resolution is probably the review of one's life that brings a'bout a desire for change and improvement.

A backward glance for that purpose should prove beneficial; so a summary of important educational events pertaining to Peru. State Teachers College for the year 1944 is here brjefl;r listed.

Of very spiecial importance is the fact that the faculty on the campus had for the first time. 100% membership in the National Educational Association. An active u.'lit is functioning and planning for improvements in accord with the national program.

State Superintendent Wayne 0.

Reed addressed the group en the matter of local and state organizations and salaries at one meeting.

At another meeting, Mr. Belmont Farley, Public Relations Chairman of the National Education Association, spoke on important problems facing educators.

Presidept Pate attended the meeting of the National Educational Association in Pittsburgh from July 3-8.

A post-war planning committee was appointed by President Pate last spring. That committee studied the problem thoroughly and submitted its recommendations to the President.

To enable Peruvians to keep in touch with campus activities, a faculty committee prepared a letter which was sent to each former student now serving in the armed forces.

Peru's Nava\ Unit had three commencement exercises and graduated 59 Naval trainees on February 25, 37 on July 1, and 16 on October 22.

Approximately 180 Naval trainees were stationed on the ca:npus throughout the year.

The regular enrollment during the summer session was gratifying.

There were 234 civilians registered on the campus.

An outstanding event on the campus in the field of Physical Education was the basketball clinic conducted by Dr. F. C. (Phog) Allen of Kansas University. Approximately 50 coaches and 300 high school cagesters accepted Coach Wheeler's invitation to attend.

Dr. A. L Bradford, head of the English Department, was the speaker in Norfolk for the English section of District III of N. S. E. A. The Misses Norma Diddel and Ruth Musil and Dr. P. A. Maxwell and Mr. V. H. ,Tindra appeared on the program at the Nemaha County Rural Teachers Institute and the Nemaha County Association.

Three Study Centers were con• ducted during the Fall term.

Miss Grace Tear taught a class in Educational Sociology in Falls City.

Mr. V. H. Jindra had two classes, one in Public School Music, and one in Music Appreciation, in Falls City.

Miss Phyllis Davidson gave two courses in Auburn~ One class was Playground Supervision; the other was a Red Cross course in First Aid. In a year's time there would naturally be some happenings of an unpleasant nature. Miss Grace Mary Petersen, librarian on the campus for a number of years, died in July. ' Miss Pearl A. Kenton, associate professor of foreign languages. died in August.

Mrs. Robert Gookins, better known on the campus as Mary I. Strickland, assistant professor of physical seiences, died a few days before Christmas.

Though Mr. H. E. Reische of Chadron, who died recently, was not known by many on the campus, his influence has been definitely felt. Mr. Reische 'was an active member of the college board from 1914 to 1930. For fourteen years he was secretary of the board.

This review shows that faculty members and committees have not been idle in working for a better school. Their hope is that 1945 may see the completion of some plans begun and suggested in 1944.

JIJUWni Crail Dear Helen, Long time no see!! Why don't write? Don't you care, about any of us anymore? ·since we haven't heard and would like to, maybe you would like to hear of some former stu.dents and alumni.

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Virgie Lee Johnson ('43) is teaching af Silver Springs, Maryland. I guess she likes it fine.

Betty Kathryn Cole (' 42) is teaching at Valentine, Nebraska, this year. It is rumored that she recently received a diamond from Fayette Horton ('44).

There are several girls who have been married since I've talked to you. They are Naoma Pie:ce ('33) Hornby, who is now living in North Hampton, Ohio; Edna Mae Peterson Bollemeier ('41), who is with her husband at Will Rogers Field, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Ed;th Willaims Berthelsen (at. '42) who is living in Brooklyn with her husband who is a Navy Ensign.

Marjorie Kennedy Dean 1'42) is now in Brookline, Mass., while Harriet Maxwell Clark ('42) is liv· ing at Tionapah, Nevada.

Anna Mangold ('42) is teaching at Akron, Iowa, and Edith WiUey Williams ('42) is teaching at Wymore, Nebraska.

Truman Sailors (at. '41) is now a salesman for the Peter Pan Bread Company.

Miss Laura J.ohnston, who supervised social studies in the Training School last year, writes from Kan· sas City, Missouri, where she is teaching history in one of the large secondary schools. She says she can't get used to being one of 2,000 high school teachers, but that she enjoys the city and h<1s seen most of the new plays.

Nellie McAuley ('23) has resigned from her position at Brownville to work in the Campus Shop.

It is to be open, not only in the evening now but all day too ..

Two former students have recently become mothers of baby girls. They are Doris Brinson Moore (At. '41) and Mary G~oven­ burg Wheeler (At. '41).

Dean Karr's ('41) folks have moved to Nebraska City just recently and he was home visiting them.

On Faculty row Clyde Banfield went to Helena, Montana, during Christmas vacation. Mrs. Banfield and Sandra. the small daughter, returned to Peru with Mr. Banfield.

Mr. G. H. Steck, Red Cross Field Director, left Monday for Devil's Lake, North Dakota, where he will address the Red Cross Chapter Meeting. Mr. Steck will hold meetings, clinics, and conferences throughout this month in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. His headquarters will probably be in St. Louis.

The Poetry Digest has written to Dr. Mabel F. Martin requesting permission to reprint her poem "The Home Front" in its 1945 eaition.

The poem was originally written for "Of America We Sing" a 1944 anthology of patriotic verse published by the Exposition Press.

The poem will also be reprinted in the next edition of "Who's Who in Poetry."

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Verna Rogers Handley (At. 44) has been teaching in the elementary grades at Nemaha since Wendell has gone.

Mrs. Merritt Jensen, formerly Mary Collins (At. '40) has been here in Peru visiting with her parents.

Louise Rodtger (At. '44) will be here the latter ,part of this week to visit with Mary Belle Dougherty before Mary Belle leaves for her teaching position.

Jean Graves (At. '43) was married to Edward Walters, a former Naval Air Cadet stationed here in ('43).

Captain Frances 0. Harvey, a f 1ormer teacher at the Training School, recently was detached from the WAC's and is enoying a vacation in sunny Texas. Captain Harvey has been attached to thil Office of Air Inspection, but is one of the many WA C's to be released to make room for returning veterans.

Her future plans are undecided, but at present she finds it satisfying to take a well ·earned rest while visiting her mother and father in Ar· lington.

Well, Helen, now won't you write to some of us. We will be waiting -so for nowSo long, --"Glennie."

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Convocation goers, Friday, January ·5, journeyed to Oran, Tunisia, and Algiers with "Pop" Steck, former director of vocal music at Peru, home on furlough from overseas duties with the American Red Cross.

On leave of absence from his college position, he left Peru in April, 1942, spending a week in Washington during which t;me he heard 42 lectures in a condensed orientation course. After being put on the army payroll and receiving the necessary inoculations at the point of embarkation, he received shipping instructions, and on Mother's Day of 1943 went aboard ship. "After what seemed an endless journey," he disembarked at Oran of which his first impression was the "bad smell." Another thing which greatly impressed him was the number of American people he encountered and the vast quantity of American supplies and materials he saw. While there, he met Ted Graves, former student of Peru.

Mateur, Tunisia, was his next residence, where he served as didector of an enlisted Men's Club.

The Red Cross. aided by the engineers, was obliged to rebuild a building to house them in that bomb-shattered city.

After six months there, "Pop" was sent to Algiers and transferred to the field service division, where he served as personal consultant for any G. I. with a problem, as the Red Cross is the only direct contact between the service man overseas and his family. He pointed out that anything which produces a worried soldier is an emergency, because regardless of how great is a family's concern a loved one overseas, his concern for them is even greater.

Mr. Steck also expressed his deep admiration for the commendable work being done by the Red Cross girls overseas.

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Stars constitute Wheeler squad Big Don Duncan (alias "Dumbo") center of Peru's basketball team, has been the outstanding star so. far this season. He's· a native Nebraskan and hails from Hastings.

His basketball, baseball, and football playing have gained him many state honors. His biggest thrill was last year when he was selected all-state ce'hter at the state tournament. . Jack "Chico" Staples, the wellregulated, smooth, and constant ball player, plays the same game every game, but it's his "heads-up" ball and brainy floor-work that sets up scoring plays. He hails from Chico, California, and is one of the brainy men of the unit.

Charles "Bull" Harrington, the luckiest man in the unit, makes his home in Auburn only twelve miles away. He played football, basketball. and baseball for Auburn and is well known around Nemaha county and Peru. His playing on the basketball floor is fast and hard; scoring often and factoring in set ups; he's a regular starter.

The speed boy of the court is blond, curly headed, even "cute," Dick Mastain. He flashes back and forth like a streak of lightning recovering lost balls and racing fast breaks to score.

At the other starting position Pat Rooney and Bill Kerr change off. Pat is another Nebraska boy from Nebraska City. Before entering the Navy he played football and basketball for Nebraska University. While playing he is the "fightenst" man on the team. He is always stealing the ball or taking it away from another player with a wee bit of force. Bill Kerr has been in Nebraska basketball spotlight for a long time with his brilliant playing for Central City.

Last year he was high point man in the state, and last week he scored 18 points against Hastings Naval Depot.

There are many of the players who haven't yet seen action; since they are all members of Al Wheeler's team, that means they are all good.

Paxton Ricketts of Palmyra, Nebraska, has played some, but is now in the hospital at Nebraska City for an appendicitis operation.

He is well on the road to recovery, but will play no moire this season.

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Sparked by the quick baskets of Another group of the Navy V-12 forwards Dick Mastain and Pat Heat Power class was in Kansas Rooney and guard Jack Staples, the City on December 30. Mr. J. F. Peru Bobcats defeated the cage Rodabaugh, instructor of electrical squad from Pentathlon university engineering, i.s taking the members of Mexico City, Mexico, 60 to 46. · of his classes to the city to inspect The game was played on the some of the large plants in operaPeru court on December 28. tion..

The Mexican cagesters were unThe class visited the Witte Enable to penetrate the Peru defense gine works on Saturday morning. a?d were forced to shoot from a There they saw Diesel and g~soline d1sta?ce. engines made from the casting to Lms Cortes and He~nandez, P:n- the finished engine, including the tathlon forwards, sco:1?~ ten pomts machining, assembly, and testing each, put on an exh1b1t10n of long units. They also visited the dedistance shooting. . partment where the engines are Don Duncan, Peru center, piled designed. up a total score of 19 points-high In the afternoon they visited the for the game.

Northeast Power plant where they Peru led 28 to 19 at half-time. saw a General Electric turbine being repaired. This proved helpful becausedtbe students could see all the parts of the engine.

They also visited the Kansas City Power and Light company. '

Burkeys leave

for Idaho positions Mr. and Mrs. Burkey left the 22nd of December for teachmg positions in the junior high school and elementary grades respectively at Pocatella, Idaho.

They both began their work at PSTC in 1943. James is a junior majoring in geography and Naia has a sophomore rating with a biology minor. By correspondence, they expect to finish this semesters' work, and return sometime in the future to complete for degrees.

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Contests hi-light sports activities

Black eyes, bruised chins, aching ari:ns and stiff backs, were the major outcome of the hit-pin ball tournament h,eld by teams led by Pat Carmine and Margaret Spellman. Incidentally Margaret Spellman's team won the official score, but the other results were pretty evenly divided. Both teams were pretty evenly matched in spirit and pep. Just what the decisive factors were will probably never be determined.

While resting from hit-pin ball, the teams endulged in a littie quiet basketball. Part of the reason for doing this, is to give the players knowledge of the rules of both games.

The following players have participated: Helen Howlett, Ila Dell, Dorothy Moody, Marjorie Rogers, Margaret Wellensiek, · Dorothy Burrows, Margaret Spellman, Pat Carmine, Marilyn Hoberg, Doris Wagner, Virginia Mobley, Frances Guy, Wanda Bowers, Una May Leech, Audrey Reynolds, Irene Majors, ).\'[ary Belle Dougherty, Ruth Dougherty, Margaret Reazer, Joan Thickstun. ·

Variable vacations "Patty" Carmine helped with the invoicing at the J. C. Penney store in Falls City during her vacation. Also "Peg" Reazer helped invoice at her home town Rexall Drug at Glenwood, Iowa.

Mildred Schmidt serve a Christmas dinner for a Home Economics Methods project.

Joan Banks, Betty Barker, and Nona Oberst went to Omaha ·one day to visit with Ruth Kopecky.

Marjorie Rogers and Carrie Ellen Adamson were lucky, for they both had their family reunions during their Christmas vacation.

Margaret Gerwick received a position for next year. She is to teach at her home school.

Edna Yates spent her vacation writing a term paper. (Poor thing!)

Maxine Depke found out during Christ.mas vacation that her fiancee is no longer missing in action, but was recently wounded. The news made this one of the best Christmases she has ever had.

Doreen White went to Iowa to apply for a school.

Frances La Seur visited her brother at Fort Leavenworth during the holidays.

T. School

adopts health program

Peru's Training School has been selected as one of the Nebraska schools to develop an intensive national health course approved by the W. K. Kellogg foundation.

To carry out this course for the promotion of bett.er physical and mental fitness, the faculty of the Training School elected the following committee: Miss Mary Hileman, Principal L. B. Mathews. and Mrs. Pauline Scott. This committee is under the direction of state project supervisor, R. L. Fredstrom, and area consultant, Dr. John Winter.

Miss Ida Mae Brackney is teaching a class of nineteen high school girls the importance of personal health improvement. This group has had the advantages of special lectures by Dr. Yott, who talked on sex hygiene, Dr. Holman on mental hygiene, and Dr. Dallam on teeth. Miss Phyllis Davidson taught the class a course in Red Cross first aid and Mrs;· · Hvatson, college nurse, plans to teach a unit in home nursing.

In stressing the merits of practical experience in health instruction, students assisted Mrs. Hoatson in administering physical check-ups to the Training School children. Also Dr. C. W. Pollard took high school students, Ina Jane Good and Evelyn Stepan, to Auburn to participate in a county immunization program.

Miss Brackney has attended frequent conferences at Lincoln; these are meetings of health. instructors of the state and state health officials. The instructors are given suggestions as to the ways of carrying out a more .effective health program in their schools.

The aim of this health program is to set forth plans for building and maintaining the health of the community by eliminating environmental hazards, by fostering pride in the community, and by establishing improved health habits.

Bobcat ~quad bows twic:e

to Hastings Depot t~am

Hastings Naval Depot cagesters downed 'the Bobcats 48-47 on Friday, January 5, on the Hastings floor. On January 12, they again pulled· out ahead of the Peru players to win by a close margin of 42 to 38. .

At Hastings, Bill Kerr was hitting his stride with the high individual score of 18 points. "Chico" Staples was close behind with 12 points.

At the half Hastings was ahead 25-22. The tall, lanky center, Bill Murphy, and forward, Chambers, piled up 13 points apiece.

The Peruvians looking for revenge this week, went great guns the last four minutes of the first half to take the half-time lead 17-16.

Duncan's tip in shots and Ray Averett's long swishers pulled l?eru ahead.' Averett's defense play broke up many of the Hastings scoring attacks and Staples

Mr. Milliken speaks to Elementary group Early Elementary Club held its first meeting of the new year on January 8 in the kindergarten room. Delores Schreiner, president, introduced the Rev. H. Milliken, who talked on the responsibility of being a teacher. Mr. Milliken stressed the point that mothers give their children to the teachers, trusting them to mold the children's minds and characters, and it is up to the teacher to help do so since she has the children half of the time.

The meeting was closed by group singing, led by the president.

Peru Players give Dramatic dub program Dramatic Club met Thursday evening, January 11, in the Little Theatre.

A committee composed of Joan Banks, Laurine Clayburn, and Margaret Lewis was in. charge of the program, sponsored by the freshmen members.

Margaret Lewis gave a dramatic reading, "Applause;" Joan Banks, Laurine Clayburn. Margaret Lewis, Barbara Berger, Marilyn Hoberg, Doris Wagner, and Frankie Montgomery illustrated the correct and incorrect stage positions.

Navy chief weds in Milwaukee C. P. 0. Eugene Grochowski, athletic director of the V-12 Naval Unit, was married in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Saturday, January 6, to Miss Phyllis Jakubczak.

The wedding took place in the S. S. Cyril and Methodius church and was followed by a breakfast given by the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Jakubczak.

Mr. and Mrs. Grochowski have known each other for twelve years.

They attended school together.

They came to Peru on January 8, and have started house keeping in the apartment at the Rawson house.

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PERU

THEATRE! January 16·17-

Dr. Bradford reads for Sigma Tau

"Heavenly Days" January 18-19-20-

"Born 1897, Died ----" was the title of the original short story read

by Dr. A. L. Bradford at the Sigma Tau Delta meeting, January 8.

The story written in dialect portrayed the life of a tomb-stone cutter who had inscribed his wife's and his own stones, leaving blank the day of death. He had them placed at the foot of their beds.

After the reading of this novel story, a group discussion was held on the formula used by "pulp," d "slick," and better gra e magazines in selecting their material.

Delicious refreshments were served by Rosa Lee Weatherfield and Bette Overman.

set up the plays for Duncan to score.

During the second half the big colored forward, Stewart, was dead on the basket and dumped in four buckets, pulling the Depot ahead with the lead whic:h they never forfeited, although the Bobcats were able to tie the score several times.

Through the entire game both teams were wild and missed more shots than they made by a considerable margin.

In the last one and one-half minutes, Ray Averett, in an attempt to close the short lead Hastings had, swished one more of his long ones and tied up the game.

Hastings came right back down the floor to score twice and settle the score, 42-38.

Peru plays them again at Hastings. on Feb. 13th.

Referees for the Peru game were Russell of the Peru Navy Unit and Steinheider of Auburn.

Lineup for Peru game: Peru fg ft pts Harrington __________ o 1 Rooney ______________ 2 3 7

" Till We Meet Again" January 21-22-

Ali Baba and 40 Thieves'

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January 23·24-

"Bridge of San Luis Rey" January 25-26-27NaYJ w.. ,,_. C:..i- a.r.tae

"Bec:a.Uff you buy Wm Bondi regularly, Smith, don't qet the tdea tha.t you. peuona.lly own ea.ch shell!"

--

"0ur Hears Were Young and Gay" January 28-29-

' 'And Now Tomorrow''

\BlutStars . • • Flight Officer Barton Kerker ('42·'43) was killed in Italy on De· cemter 20th.

2nd t.t. Wayne Buhrmann ('39· '43) is a German prisoner.

Peruvians recently seen on the campus ' were Ensign Dwight Houseman ('~2-'43) also a V-12 trainee, Sgt. Melvin McKenney ('40-'42) and Sgt. Wayne Sayer ('41-'43).

Lt. Ray Horton ('36-'41) is now stationed in Holland.

Ensign Cecil Johnson ('42·'43) also a former V·12 trainee, recelv· ed his commission on December 14 at Columbia University. Cecli's class was the 21st class to be grad· uated from the oldest and largest naval reserve officer's school. He will attend Harvard Communlca· tlon School for four months.

Captain John Horton ('35-'39) is in Leyte.

Sgt. Donald Tyler ('37) with a medical hospital platoon ship, arrived in Hawaii on December 15 after his first rough voyage.

Students .present evening musicale

Eliza .Morgan--/'Stone .Quarry''

Piano students of Miss Ruth Musil gave a recital on Friday evening, January 5.

When passing through the halls of the girls dorm, have you suddenly been blinded by flashes of light? Don't run for sun glasses or. yell, "Put out that match"No, it isn't lightning bugs either.

A member of the third-finger-Iefthand club has just ~aken off her gloves.

by Mary Rishel

The program consisted of several piano numbers, a baritone solo, and a flute solo. After these a short operetta "The Nifty Shop" was presented by the glee club stude~ts.

As the ·operetta was different from anything ever given at a recital, the audience enjoyed it immensely.

The flute and baritone numbers played by Betty Jean Van Camp and Una May Leech were their own original compositions.

The program was as follows:

Ensign Walter Marshall ('41 · '42) also a V·12 trainee and M11x· inc Showen ('41 ·'13) were mar· ried Decemoer 18.

Dean Karr ('37-'41), who is an instructor at Bryan Field, Texas, recently visited his pare:J.ts in Nebraska City.

Captain :md Mrs. Warren Bollmeier (Edna Mae Peterson '37'41) are living at Oklahoma City.

Capt. Bollmeier ('41) is stationed at Will Rogers J.<'ield as base tactical inspector; he was recently decorated by a General.

Lt. Wayne Parks ('40-'43) is an instructor in Navigation and bombardiering in Victorville, California.

Lt. (j.g.) Robert Williams ('42) is in England. Lt. Williams recently spoke at a British Youth C:onference about the United States.

The British youth seem very in· terested in the American educa· tional system.

Sgt. Gladys Ray ('40) was married recently to Pm M 2-c Johnny Fiske at Lancaster, Pa. Ensign Jack Mill er, a former V-12 trainee, recently received his commission from Howard Univer· aity.

Lt. Paul Armstrong ('32) was married recently in Lincoln to Jean Spencer. Lt. Armstrong has been on active duty with the fleet in the Pacific.

Dr. Dale Alquist, former Navy physician, has been in New Guinea.

Lt. Rex Wilson ('36) is now sta~ tioned at Fitzsimmon Hospital, Deriver, Colorado.

Ensign Warren Kentop, a former V-12 trainee; received his commission from Columbia University and repo~ted January 1 to Miami, Florida, for further training.

Lt. Harold Prichard ('38) was wounded on the Western front.

Lt. (j.g.) and Mrs. Hubert Hunseker are visiting his parents in Peru. Lt. Hunseker ('38-'41) has just recently returned from 17 months in the Pacific. He reports to Norfolk, Virginia, for further training.

Sgt. William Anville ('29) was nominated for the "Narrow Escape Division, It Couldn't Happen to N leer Guys Section," in an over· seas Army publication recently.

Sgt. Anville was lifted and b~own half way around a haystack by an exploding shell which punched two holes in his undershirt, dented his dog tag but didn't scratch him.

Bill Edmunson (ss '41) has been home on °a short furlough. Bill is with the AST unit at Laramie, Wyoming, taking a pre-engineering course.

John J. Bird, Sk 1-c, a former member of the ship's company personnel, has been in the Marshall Islands.

Dentist Phone Office 32; Res. 196 Peru, Nebraska

The chacters in "The Nifty Shop" were as fOllows: Madame Lazare, proprietor of exclusive shop, Jean Van Camp; Mrs. Goldore, in search of the latest gowns, Una May Leech; Bess Goldore. daughter, Carrie Workman; Jackie Goldore, daughter, Phyllis Fisher; Olga, chore girl, Janice Slagle; Rosemary, French maid, Marian Deck; Janet, French maid, Janice Kimsey; Chorus of Models: Bernice Bletscher, Wanda Bowers, Barbara Dressler, Blondena Howerton, Ruth Randall, Aileen Wheeldon, Margaret Wyant, and Edna Yates.

Margaret Gerwick. a fre;;hman. became engaged to Jerry Sinclair of Falls City in May, 1944 His name (Sinclair) attracted her-it sounded like additional A stickers.

Another of the engagees i~ Merna Depke, engaged. fo Ralph Andres of Ruskin, Nebraska, since November 25, 1943. Ralph "got the boss' daughter" while working for Merna's father before entering the service. He is now a Ranger Crew Commander and was wounded is action over Germany in December.

One of the true campus romances is that of Patricia Carmine and Mark Russell, 2c P. O., stationed at Peru. They rriet when Pat had the mumps at Sick Bay during last school year. She has been engaged since August.

Cody Anderson, a freshman, was "netted" by Bob Logsden of Tecumseh, a basketball champion.

They became engaged September 15, 1944.

J.P. Clark Shoe Repairs of All Kinds Electric Shoe Shop

Peru Cleaners and Tailors

Peru, Nebraka

Jane Stivers, a sophomore, sparkling on her left hand too. S is engaged to Rev. Duane Dun · of Broken Bow. They met at Au burn and Jane says, "He's a won derful guy." · Peg Reazer is also left-han heavy, since November 23, wh Lt. Charles Perkins of Tabor, Iowa came home on leave. Peg an Chuck met at the high school hang out three years ago in Glenwood She likes his "curly eyelashes an blue eyes."

Betty Barker has been sportin a diamond since November 22. S is engaged to a childhood sw heart, William Kinsey of Shube Hes now in the Air Corps. Be says, "He won me through dancing."

So it seems Eliza Morgan Hall i turning into a "stone quarry.'

Everyone wonders who'll be th next prospector.

At

CHATELAIN'S

JEWELRY Peru NEW SEMESTER STARTING-

Mardis Grocery

CLEANING, PRESS.ING AND REPAIRING Phone 62

Groceries, Meats, Fruits and Vegetables

Art Packets Biology Packets Chemistry Supplies

Right Away Shoe Shop Service with a !mile!

M. C. MEDLEY

Dr. H. C. DalJam

Sonata in C-Haydn, played by Eva. Upp Knape; Sonatina-Kuhlau, Margaret Spellman; AllegroBeethoven, Jariice Elagle; AdagioBeethoven, Mildred Schmidt; Fur Elise-Beethoven, Una May Leech; Minuet in G-Beethoven, Bernice Bletscher; Andante CantabileTschaikowsky, Aileen Wheeldon; Song Without Words-Tschaikowsky, Marilyn Hoberg; ReverieDebussy, Ruth Randall; Song of the Voyager - Paderewski, Laurine Clayburn; Prelude in G MinorRachmaninoff, Dorothy Burrows.

One of these members is Maxine Blinde, fiancee of Ensign Al Haack of Elk Creek, Nebraska, since August 22, 1943. "I met him at a dance and ever since then I've thought him the one." Maxine also says "He surely can blush, but so can I."

Many students remember Billie Lee Berger, a former s dent at Peru. Lois Grundman quite sure she remembers him they've been engaged since Mar 1943. Bill is now a co-pilot se ing in England and is expect home soon. Lois, who met him a formal dance in high school, sa "School ain't school witho 'Bill'ology."

Earl's Cafe

Meet Your Friends

English Supplies -at-

History Supplies

Armstrong's Cafe

Notebooks, Paper

A Good Place to Enjoy Good Food

All types and sizes

Meals ~Oc and up

Shop downtown and save.

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Serves Meals Also Ice Cream, Cold Drinks, Candy Call us for bus information Everett Applegate, Sr.,

Mgr.,

while Earl is in U. S. Service

Phone 65

Peru, Nebr.

AVENUE STORE . and p1cmcs . . eat s.'

See us for your parties Lunch Goods, Cakes, ·Cookies and Pies Pickles, Olives and Sandwich Spread Fresh Fruits Hot or Cold Sandwiches Coffee, Cocoa and Milk Groceries and Fresh Meats Stationery and ·college Supplies

The handy place to trade-Opposite the training school

up our fighting men by keeping in there

it swift and sure. Instead of letting up,

pitching till the thing is cinched. Victory

now, abovf;! all, is the time to give out-

takes something extra to win. Make it an

with extra dollars, .extra effort. Let's back

Extra War Bond , •• Today ••. Now!

NEBRASKA CITY COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO

H. U. LANDOLT PHONE 78

With Victory coinin' our way let's make

PERU, NEBR.

The

Tests-those awful tests are over and done with. I studied every Jiight the week they were given.

!Studied all the notes I had taken in class, but when the tests were given I didn't know many of the answers. I guess the teachers took their questions out of the books.

Maybe my notes weren't too good.

Registration sure makes one walk a lot. I went from one buildi,ng to another. I just wore out a pair of my non-rationed shoes. I had the awfullest time getting my schedule ararnged. I changed my :in.ind at least four times after the registrar helped me, but I finally went up and filled in some class withdrawal slips and left it the way ~e suggested.

Oh. mom, I think the office will send my grades to you. "C" is really a very good grade, and the teachers expect us to get that.

Honest, they do-they're for average students.

Mom, guess what! There's going to be a mid-winter play on February 17. I went out for tryouts and I was one of nineteen girls to get a part. Boy! Rehears.als sound as if they'll be fun. And, mom, now we freshmen may get to stay out later than 9:30. Can you come down for the play? Ask cousin Jean if she'll send me her red dress, brown shoes, blue coat, and green hat. I don't know what 'I'll wear in the play yet, but just in case I need any of these things I'd like to have them here. Mom, can I make an appointment to have my hair fixed at the Beauty Parlor the day before the play? Let me know, so that I can make plans now, please.

There was a budget event last Wednesday night, but I didn't go.

I stayed at the Dorm and studied.

I sure do have lots to do. I'm going to try to get "B's" next semes'ter, but a "B" really isn't so popi.tlar as a "C." Not nearly so many people get them.

Theres some talk of there being a Navy Ball either the third or the tenth of February. I don't know for sure if there will be one but if there is it would be up in Omaha. Maybe you'd better send my formal back. No one has asked me yet, but I talked to a sailor on the campus yesterday, and I'll try to see him again today.

There hasn't been an hour dance yet this semester. I wonder if there'll be one tomorrow night. I sure hope so. I pressed my pleated skirt yesterday, and I don't want to wear it until I can go to a dance.

The combination girl and navy swing band played at the Infantile Paralysis benefit dance last Friday night. Boy-they're sure good.

Maybe now we will have a formal at the dorm, and I'll get to ask a fellow to go.

Well, maybe I'd better say good-by. My roommate just came in and said that it is time for the sailors. to come to chow and she wants me to walk over on the campus with her to get a book that she forgot. I think she forgot it

Well, write soon and don't forget to ask Jean about the clothes and to send the formal.

Love, -Susie.

P. S.-Could you send me some money? I'm kinda broke after registration.

P. P. S.-My dresser looks real tµce against the other wall. It is uch better there than the other ewas.

VOLUME XX.XX

Campus joins March-of-Dimes

PERU, NEBI~ASKA, TUESD.A~·=J=A=NU=AR=Y=3=0=,1=94=5======N=UMB=E=R=8

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Miss Burtis Kennedy of the college library is the general chairman of the drive for funds for the by Miss Williams as the major National Foundation of Infantile mid-winter production to be preParalysis for Peru. sented February 17. It is a draUnder her direction committees matic "success story" that hits have been organized to carry on true every highlight of drama and the work. comedy of a person possessed with A benefit dance for the Training a driving urge to attain a life's amSchool was sponsored by Mr. bition. The star of the occasion Mathews on Saturday, January 20. is Chris. There is a cast of nineThis was the first in a series of teen women which lends to its incelebrations. terest because of the numerous Swing Music by a college-Navy clever, unique personalities porband furnished music for a dance trayed. on the campus on Friday, January Talented Margaret Lewis has 26. Bill Woods was chairman of been selected to carry the lead and the committee to make arrange- is supported by the following c~st: ments for this party.

Beulah-Ruth Comstock, FayAt the Ship a campaign netted J oanne Banks, Anita-Mary Jo $42 for the fund.

On Thursday evening a special Hoskins, Hattie-Mary Meister, health program was presented by Madge-Leonore Larson, Miss Shupupils and instructors at the Train- man-Barbara Marsh, Hestering School. Parents were invited Bernice Bletcher, Florence Galto attend. R. L. Fredstrom, State vestor-Wanda Bowers, Lorraine Health Project Superin'.:endent, Royce-Jean Holman. Elsie-Laurine Clayburn, Miss Elliott-Marwas the guest speaker.

Coin collectors were placed in garet Rea, Rita-.Barbara Berger, Eliza Morgan Hall and an "indi- Nancy Ann-Betty Berger, Helen vidual contributions campaign" -Phyllis Brinson, Lucia Bennettwas conducted among faculty Rosa Lee w'ieatherfield, PatriciaFrances Guy, Poppie-Frankie members.

Montgomery, Nellie-Una May Commit~ee chairmen working on the campus with Miss Kennedy Leech.

The prompters are listed as Marwere: Individual gifts-Mr~. W.R. Pate, Dormitory Council-Mrs. C. ion Stover, Doris Wagner, and H. Marsh, the Ship-Dr. Holman, Marilyn Hoberg. Those in charge Peru Training high school-Miss of publicity are Rosa Lee Weatherfield and Phyllis Brinson. JanBrackney.

Peru business houses also dis- ice Kimsey, Laurine Clayburn, played coin collectors. The thea- Frances Guy, and Una May Leech tre provided a special program and will be responsible for properties. took a collection. The firemen un- The stage work will be handled der the direction of Geo. W. Brown by Bill Woods, Kenneth Folkerts, sponsored a President's ball .in the Richard Keil, Paul Stoddard, and Jack Berlett.

City Hall on Friday, January 27.

Training school holds state health program Parents of pupils at the Training school were guests at a health program given by the different classes on Thursday, January 25.

Mary Steiner of the Girl Scout troop led the pledge of allegiance to the flag and the singing of the Star Spangled Banner as the opening number on the program.

Kindergarten children under the direction of Miss Mccollum presented health rhythms.

First and second graders gave posture demonstrations directed by Miss Gard.

Miss Hheman's third and fourth graders were Yankee Doodles.

Large cardboard and raffia tooth brushes were featured .in a drill by the fifth and siXth graders under the direction of Miss Mason arid Mrs. Kirk.

Margaret Ann Ulbrick, Carolyn Pharaoh, and Edna Mae Mcconnaughy of the seventh grade, demonstrated the care of hair and its arrangement for various types of faces.

June Pharaoh and Eileen Hamel of the eighth grade gave an original posture playlet.

Ina Jane Good, Evelyn Stepi)n. and Nancy Steck of the high school health class demonstrated bed making as they had learned it under Mrs. Hoatson's direction in a home nursing class.

Miss Ruth Music accompanied all musical numbers.

Mr. R. L. Fredstrom of Lincoln was the guest speaker and talked to the parents on "The Work of the Kellogg Foundation." He told of the health work that is being done in the rural schools of five counties in the state of Nebraska;

they are using money made avail~ able under the Kellogg appropriation.

Nemaha _County is one of the five. The work in the rural communities included immunization of pupils, examinations of wells in communities, and a check of the diets of approximately 700 rural school pupils. These diets were found to be sadly lacking in milk and vegetables. ' Superintendent Clements announced that arrangements are being made to have each child in the Training school have a physical and dental check-up at a cost of ten cents per pupil. Parents will be expected to come with their children while the examination is made.

Mr. Clements also 'announced that the Kiwanis Club has appointed a committee to select from each grade, the boy and girl having the best posture.

During the lecture by Mr. Fredstrom, Mr. Clements supervised games for the children who had appeared in the program: Miss Mary Hileman, chairman, Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Mathews have been appointed to act as a health committee for the Training school.

Mrs. Scott arranged the program given on Thursday evening.

Dr. Bradford is festival judge Dr. A. L. Bradford, head of the English deparment, judged the Little Ten Dramatic Arts Festival last week.

On Wednesday, January 24, he was at Shubert; on Thursday, January 25, he was at Salem.

Entries included one-act plays, readings, and extemporaneous orations.

New editors assume PED res ponsi bi lities With the next issue of the Pedagogian, Phyllis Brinson of Peru and Rosa: Lee Weatherfield of Douglas will assume editorial responsibilities.

Phyllis, as make-up editor, will be in charge of the final appearance of the paper. This responsibility will include determining length and position of stories, checking head lines, and planning the appearance of the paper. She will take charge of meetings of the editorial staff and assign the editorials to be written.

Rosa Lee, as managing editor, will assign to the reporters the stories to be written, see to their collection, and in collaboration with Phyllis do any rewriting necessary. As a member of the editorial staff, she will continue writing editorials.

Humorist holds d aU ience attention Peruvians were entertained by the wit and humor of Albert Kennedy Rowswell, "Rosey," humorist, radio announcer, lecturer, and author, on January 24th.

Mr. Rowswell's talk was concerned mostly with every day happenings in· the average American home. He gave numerous incidents that had taken place in his home, where live his wife and small red-headed son.

Some sound philosophy was brought out when he stated, "It's five times easier to go through life with a smile than a frown."

His illustrative poems brought vivid pictures to the minds of the laughing audience.

In closing, Mr. Rowswel! said, "Let's you and I live each day so that tomorrow makes each today a yesterday."

Rabbi Goldstein 1s assembly speaker Rabbi David A. Goldstein of Temple Bethel El of Omaha, was guest speaker at convocation on January 19.

"Rabbinic Teachings That May Help Us Today" was the subject discussed.

The rabbis teach that man is made in the image of God in that every human being has the power of choice; he has infinite value because he has a spark of divinity. · Naziism teaches that man has no value. To the Nazi, killing means nothing, for man is worthless.

The rabbinic teaching of "One humanity" has been substantiated by anthropologists. Wendell Willkie found "one humanity" in his travels among people of different nationalities. He stressed that in his book "One World."

One of the old Jewish laws was "Love thy neighbor as thyself."

Much modern teaching has stressed the fact that our neighbors must include the people of China, India, and other lands equally distant.

Rabbi Goldstein emphasized the fact that that. neighbor might also mean the person living next door, and added, "You should love him, not for what he is, but for what he potentially might be."

In conclusion, Rabbi Goldstein. said, "Peace is not the result of catastrophic intervention of some force but is the development within the lives of men. If human beings want to use their intelligence, they can build the kind of world where horrors of war are unknown."

Mr. Goldstein was sent under the auspices of the Jewish Chautauqua Society. This was bis second appearance on the Campus.

Miss Rieber led the devotionals.

Una May Leech of Humboldt has consented to do the proof reading; she too will assist in writing editorials.

Mary Rishel of Plattsmouth will be a member of the staff in the capacity of feature writer.

The Blue Stars column will continue to be the responsibility of Marian Deck of Peru.

Ed Connely of Omaha, who has been writing the sports stories, will continue to cover that phase of campus activities.

Carrie Ellen Adamson, Tabor, Iowa; Wapda Bowers, Watson, Missouri; Ruth Kean, Verdon; Mrs. Marie Knape, Beatrice; and William Witty, Nebraska City, of the news writing class will do some of the work of reporting news stories.

Ruth Randall of Auburn will be typist and Paul Stoddard, i>lso from Auburn. will assume the duties of advertising manager.

This issue of the PED is the last one to be published by the news writing class of the ilrst semester.

Writing of articles, editorials, features, and a few head lines was done largely as class assignments.

Under the reorganized staff the work will be largely extra-curricular.

Swing band plays for polio dance Remnants of last years all-girl dance band put forth the idea of reorganization in view of a special dance for the Infantile Paralysis Drive. Due to a lack of ability with heavy instruments, some of the Navy fellows were asked to help out. Interest penetrated rapidly and practices became more frequent until rhythm developed into a dance tempo, timing fell in sway, and moods became reflected in each type of piece.

Friday night at the benefit dance, this new cooperative band made its debut and was received \)nthusiastically by all attending. Perhaps this will be a stimuli for a pP.rmanently organized band on the campus.

Members of the group are: Douglas Peterson, Chuck Bruckman, and Phyllis Fisher, cornets; Mary Jo Hoskins, piano; Rudy Jaccuzi, drums; Jean Van Camp, trombone; Leonore Larson, bass violin; Pat Rooney and Zane Fairchila, tenor saxes; Laurine Clayburn and Ruth Comstock, alto saxes.

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HistQ(iC,al novel W. il.l r.e. iV. . iewed

NEA unit hears, state legislator

. Few± novels have recenUy been b.:··.e.··.·.··:··· added toJhe rental shelf. Readers whO liked Dr.· Cronin's earlier · "LustY Wind' for Carolina" by Mr. Frank Sorrell was gu · bdoks, "The Citadel" and "Keys to Inglis Fletcher is the title of the speaker at the N. E. A. meeting o the Kingdom,'' will be interested book which Mrs. Pauline Scott will Friday, January, 19, in the Train . "Each year the American peupl'ehave .a most singular in his latest book, "The Green review on February 1, in M203 at ing school.

It is the story of Robert three o'clock. way of celebrating the birthday of our president, Franklin Years."

Shannon's adolescent years in a In introducing the speaker, Dr. D. Roosevelt. This is the march of dimes. The contribu- small Scottish town.

This is the third novel by this A. L. Bradford said that the goal author treating life in South Caro- for N. E. A. for 1945 is one million tions help to achieve a cure for infantile paralysis.. ThousIrving Stone· has written the Jina. It deals with the struggle members. This will be a tremenands of children and adults are stricken every year. The dynamic story of Jessie Benton to maintain free trade routes from force. To use that power march of dimes collects enough money, through you, to build Fremont, daughter of Missouri's American plantations to world dous properly members should be an clinics, to treat the patients who have contracted it. pro- senator, Thomas Hart Benton, and markets. informed group. Therefore Mr. of John Charles Fremont, a Sorrell had been asked io give vides laboratories iJ;J. which scientists may study how best wife daring topographer of the unexThis book had its beginnings at first hand, authoritative informato fight the disease." plored West. This novelized bi- Nassau, on the island of New tion concerning educational legisThis is the opinion of Miss Burtis Kennedy, general 0 graphy pictures the spectacular Providence, which was once the lation. chairman in the drive of the National Foundation for In- rise and fall of the Fremont for- rendezvous of pirates. The time "Educational institutions in Netunes which were lined· to the his- covers the period between 1718 to fantile Paralysis. braska have been sadly neglected. torical highlights of their era- 1725.

Miss Kennedy believes that everyone will gladly con- western. expansion, California's Children can't be educated with"Raleigh's Eden" and "Men of out good teachers and a good curtribute to a cause as worthv as this one. There are few break from Mexico, the Gold Rush, Albemarle" are Fletcher's two riculum, and we can't have those people whose circle of family and friends has not been af- and the Civil War. other books on this subject. Both without finances. Nebraska .does fected by polio. This is the time for us to show that we are "Boston Adventure" by Jean were best sellers. One was chosen not have proper finances," said Mr. a united front against infantile paralysis.

Stafford is a character s\udy of by the Book of the Month club; Sorrell. ' Sonia Marbury. daughter of a the other was a Literary Guild seHe suggested that one solution German father and a flighty Rus- ,lection. would be to change the present sian mother. The story begins Everyone is invited to hear the ; county-wide tax base to a statewith Sonia's poverty-stricken All Navy bonds were smashed in December when bond childhood in a Massachusetts fish- book reviewed. wide base and to allow allocation to communities that have a large purchases for the month totaled $120,701,910. This far sur- ing village and closes with the girl percentage of pupils. est~blished as the protege of a passed the previous high level of $78,587,569 registered in wealthy Boston woman.

July, 1944. There was an increase of 93 percent between Since Nebraska is in a rut about Ontario, Canada, is the setting allowing no new form of taxes, the the years of 1943 and 1944. The purchases for the month of Mazo De La Roche's "Building proposal is unpopular. "However," December in these two years showed an increase of 112 per- for of Jalna." The narrative goes said Mr. Sorrell. "equalization is cent. back to the 1850's, when Philip "Personal Battlefronts" is the 'necessary. Areas having few puLt. Carl was the local officer in charge of collections; and Adeline Whiteoak migrated to theme around which Y. W. activi- pils must help pay for the educahe reported that the local V-12 unit purchased a total of Canada and began the building of ties will center this semester. A tion of pupils in congested areas $1106 worth of bonds in addition to their regular allotments. the family seat in the then wilder- variety of devotional meetings, so- so long as educational finances are ness of Ontario. based on personal and property Their drive was conducted on Pead Harbor Day. cial discussions, round table groups, taxes."

Among other new books in the The Navy Yards led the program in December with are the following: "Your and guest speakers will present Nebraska may pride itsel.t on its their combined efficiency index of 108 percent, followed library World Tomorrow," by •Donald G. programs dealing with the every- low tax rate, but there is no reason closely by the Nav.al Air Stations, with 107.6 percent; allot- Cooley; "Rockets" by Willy Ley; day problems which face the col- for pride when the result is an edments by uniformed personnel also showed an increase.

"People on Our Side" by Edgar lege student in campus life. These ucational system ranking among Snod; "When Johnny Comes plans have been worked out by the lowest in the United States.

Marching Home" by Dixon Wexter; Mr. Sorrell concluded by pledg"Bride of the Solomons" by Osa members of the program commitJohnson; "Thirty Seconds Over tee who are Jean Van Camp, pro- ing himself to support the educaThe Associated Publisher's svndicate has announced Tokyo" by Ted W. Lawson; "Elec- gram chairman; Betty Berger and tional institutions of the state so as his constituents would perplans for ''College Highlights,'' an· original, illustrated car- tricity and Its Application to Ci- Delores Schreiner, devotional far mit. vilian and Military Life" by toon strip which will deal soley with the odd, unusual, and Charles A. Rinde; and "Brave chairman.

Preceding the talk, a faculty unknown facts concerning the leading American colleges Men" by ErU:ie Pyle.

Plans are being made for the quintette played two numbers, and universities. group to sponsor a number of "Amaryllis" by Ghys and "The Everyone is invited to submit as many "College Highcampus activities. Tonight's round Prune Song" by Elsnic. table discussion of social affairs on lights" as he considers suitable. For each itern used the Senior women are In the quintette, Mrs. Kirk playour campus will touch on this subcontributor will be paid one dollar. The subjects covered guests ject. Betty Berger will lead the ed the piano; Miss Ruth Musil may include all phases of college life-sports, school history discussion with Mary Meister, Rosa played the xylophone; Dr. Brown, and legends, student activities, famous alumni, and any oth- , A. A. U. W. members were hos- Lee Wea1iherfield, and Margaret violin; Mr. Banfield the musical er subjects which can be executed by an illustration and a tesses to senior women on the Lewis taking part; following this saw; and Elr. Mabel Martin was campus at tea on Thursday, Janu- an open discussion wiil be held by percussionist. Dr. C. M. Brown few "·ords of explanation. played two violin solos, "Second the group.

Anyone on the campus is eligible to submit ideas and ary 18, in the Art Department.

Mazurka" by Wieneawsky and Miss Norma Diddel had arrangA special invitation to the meet- "Regaudon" by Mansigney. may consult members of the PED staff for details. ed an exhibit of reproductions of ings is extended to faculty memfamous paintings. These were bers and faculty wives who are The ladies of the Methodist Aid grouped according to the countries members of YW. served a delicious dinner at 6:45. in which they were painted. The Seve1:al weeks ago the Peru Pointer suggested that collection included works by Dutch, English, Spanish, German, something might be done concerning a bus to provide trans- Flemish, Swedish, Norwegian. Russian, portation from the college to the Peru corner on the high- French, Italian, and American arway on Saturday afternoons and Sunday evenings. tists.

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Y. W. (.A. plans semester program

Cartoons will show college highlights

A.A.U. W.

Can anything be done?

The idea is a good one and would be a boon to civilian students as well as to the naval trainees.

Cold wintry weather is no time for people to be wandering around the highways in an attempt to make conni:~ctions with surrounding towns. Rides are not too plentiful, although most townspeople are very generous with their cars.

But the wait on the corner may become a long one!

Perhaps those who are in a position to do something about this Rituation have tried, but it would be of interest to the student body to know the possibilities.

Just editorializing

After the guests had had time to view the pictures. Dr. Konig, president, welcomed the guests and explained the American Association of University Women.

Miss Nona Palmer presided at the tea table. The Misses Edna Weare and Blanche Gard and Mrs. E. H. C<1rl were the committee in charge.

Miss Koehler finds errors in

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Having expended so much mental energy on examinaMiss Thelma Ruth Koehler, tions, the staff finds there are very few subjects that need teacher of the school in District explanation and fewer causes that need to be championed No. 38 in Richardosn County, has or called to the attention of the readers.

Of course there is still the matter of going to class in twice during the past three months extreme darkn\)ss, but spring will remedy that in time; and discovered .wrong answers in the much could be said about the small light bulbs in some class arithmetic books,1used in her school. rooms and dorm rooms, but we '11 do that later.

This is unusual because proof The attitude and behavior of the student body at. Mr. readers are careful to have the Rowswell 's lecture were commendable; they weren't bad at books as correctly printed as they the game, and everyone cooperated splendidly in the activi- can. ties connected with the March of Dimes. We can't bui1d up The publishers of the book comschool spirit there, for there is no complaint. ment as follows: "The only thing Far be it from us to suggest that the Bobcats need mor- to say is that again your very ale building. If thE:y play any faster .or display any better careful and observant teacher is cooperation than was shown on the floor last Friday night, right." their opponents would have to fade away completely.

Miss Koehler attended the sumThe weather was even more average than less so. Four school session at Peru in 1944. consecutive days of sunshine were something to record this mer Superintendent Weber of Richyear.

1 ardson County incl.uded this inObviously there is nothing that needs editorializing! formation in his December report.

Navy War Bond Cartoon Servi..

"She was :voted The-Girl-Most-Likely-To-Mature-Before-Her.War-Bonds."

Published by the Peru State Teachers College Peru, Nebraska

Entered at the Postoffice at Peru, Nebraska, as Second Cl Matter. $1.00 per year. Single copy 5c.

Peru Pedagogian, Tuesday, January 30, 1945 Managing Editor. ...................................Rosa Lee Weather:fi Copy Reader......................................................Barbara Dress Proof Reader ........................................................Una May Le Advertising Manager........................................Phyllis Bri Sports............................................................................Ed Conn Typist ..........................................................................Patricia Reporters-Glendora Galloway, Marian Deck, Bette Ov man, Shirley Reber, Mary Rishel, Rosella Me Adviser................................................................Meta Noren

Health director ajority of games expl~ins work

,rep squad wins

IOn board

R. L. Fredstrom, state supervisor of the Health Department, eeler and Superintendent Clem- gave a practical, informative , the Peru Prep boys have won ··speech on the health problems of et ball games against Stella, the state. Friday morning, January 26, at convocation. aha (twice), Auburn, JohnMuch of the financing for this ' Brock, and Talmage. program is done through the W. F. Kellogg Foundation, as in many Shubert, the college tournament other states. Mr. Fredstrom said, ampion, has defeated the Prep- "There are no strings tied ar:d only rs twice. Last week Coach one stipulation. Do what you think onhovde's team, the Auburn ought. to be done and then report ulldogs, avenged an earlier de- back to the office at the end of the year." t by trouncillg the Bobkittens He attempted to connect .the 29-20 at Auburn. health activities with ±he teaching challenge and emphasized the neRichard Good at center is the cessity of such relation through ;Peru scoring ace. Other members the maxim "A healthy body is the of the first team are Hamel, Longguest chamber of a soul--a sick fellow, Coatney, Majors, Maxwell, one is its prison." oand Comstock.

In progressing with their work, The second team boys, Sam and Mr. Fredstrom said they tried to Hilary Bradford, Douglas, Clem- think through what might be inents. Vanderford, Brown, and volved in causing and clearing the Steck, won from the Auburn sec- difficulty. Such basic things as ond team last week with a score doctor's examination, dentist's exof 7-21. This was their fourth amination, immunization. health victory in six games. They lost instruction. and sanitation are one game to Auburn and one to recognized to be basic .in a practical, efficient health program. For .·Brock. purposes of illustration and aiding Games this week will be played the prospective teacher, he gave against Bratton Union of Hum- detailed examples of various waboldt and Tecumseh. ter situations• and speech defect cases.

This year, for the first time, Peru Nemaha County itself has reHigh School has a girls' volley ball ceived benefit from this project di. team. The girls have lost to Nerectly through the immunization maha, Johnson, and Brock, but plan. 31 % of the children were they have shown great improve~ vaccinated for smallpox in 1942; ment in each game.

70% now are; compared with 40% Tuesday evening, Bratton Union inoculated for diphtheria, 80% girls will play a game at Peru, pre- now are. A hand book has been liminary to the boys' basket ball prepared with a series of "check game. To date, the girls doing the up" items and suggestions for the ·. best playing for Prep are Phyllis teachers.

Another problem the offic~ faced Cowell, Joyce Goings, Betty Vance, Mary Alice Cope, Donal Dean Par- was "what do rural elementary riott, Mary Hays, Eileen Hamel, youngsters eat?" After a two Laurine Palmer, Betty Coronnett, week experiment it was discovered their diet lack-ed two things that and Luetta Rockeman. were most accessible, milk and Johnson and Brock are sched- vegetables. uled to play on the Peru court Throughout the entire speech, soon, and the girls are looking for- Mr. Fredstrom was very inspiraward to participating in a volley tional to prospective teachers by ball tournament. showing them what a marvelbus opportunity there is for guiding, influencing, and leading the youth.

He made the job a great challenge by saying "learn to understand Miss Shirley Reber and Mr. Eu- each youngster and his problems. gene Henning were united in mar- Don't just stop with showing books riage at Hiawatha, Kansas, on to them."

Monday, January 15.

Reber-Henning

The bride wore a turquoise jersey dress with black accessories.

She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Reber of Elmwood and has a sophomore rating at P. S. T. C. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Henning, Peru. He was a member of this year's graduating class in the Training School and was prominent in athletics.

On January 17 he left for Ft. Leav-· enworth to enter military service.

He was assigned to the navy and has gone to Great Lakes for training. In the meantime Mrs. Henning has finished the first semester's work at the college and has returned to her parents' home at Elmwood.

Change is made in office personnel Mrs. Knight, college bookkeeper, has resigned her position effective February L She began her duties .in the president's office last March.

Now her rather indefinite plans center around Lincoln.

Mrs. Knight's husband is serving in New Delhi. Another Peru graduate and one who's husband is also overseas, Mrs. Jensen, will fill the vacancy.

Miss Nettie Hanlon left her post as cafeteria cashier on January 20, to begin work in Lincoln also. Another Peruvian, Mrs. Betty Palmer, has begun the duties left by Miss·' Hanlon.

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Peru quint swamps

by Lowell Heiliger

Spring-Spring is the tune when the sap rises in the tree, and love rises in the sap. But do two inches of snow remind one. of spring?

Quite the cnntrary. Consequently Nort Garon, anticipating a rather dull week-end, summed up a sailor's situation in Peru over a weekend in so many words. I quote him, "You'd think they would provide an extra coke machine for excitement." How many men see that enough has been said?

Just what am I doing? Here I am writing the first column of "On Board" and I find myself slamming the city of Peru. If I want this column to continue to exist, I had better confine myself to the primary function-that of reporting the goings on of the fellows on the "Ship." (At least those that are suitable for publication.)

G. I. Air Field. 39-81

In a fast, thrilling game, the Bobcats thumped Grand Island Air Base 81-39.

The biggest score ever registered by a Peru basket ball club was rung up on the Peru floor last Friday night by a hot and fiery team.

It seemed almost impossible that the scorebook would run out of space for points made, but it did, and the Wheelermen did it in a big fashion. i

Bobcats trounce Doane 49-43 Dick Mastain led the Peru basketball team to defeat the Doane Tigers on their own floor 49-43 on Friday, January 19.

Dick was high point man for Peru with 16 points which he made with that special fireball shot of his. Duncan followed him with 11 points.

Every now and then out of the Deane's high scorer w,as Jim Cay countless pranks being pulled by who led with 20 points. Cay has the trainees, there arises one that a queer form of shooting underis really rare. The particular one handed and lefthanded. and he can that struck my fancy was in the shoot only that way. form of a bet. To make a long The game was close all the way story short, Messrs. Bill Kerr and with Peru grabbing the lead and Charles Martin jointly agreed to a never relinquishing it. At the half wager specifying that if Bill made time the 'Cats held a small lead of :w or more points in the Hastings three points, starting the second half at 27-24.

Naval Depot game, to him would go the privilege of sleeping onThe next game with Doane will not only his own mattress but also be on the Peru floor on February Mr. Martin's. However Bill made Hl. only 18 points; two more would The schedule for the remainder have won the game! of the season is as follows.

The most popular topic of disJan. 31-Harvard Air Base, here. cussion is: Will a rocket function in a vacuum? Heated arguments, Feb. 3-Lincoln Wings, there. both pro and con, have resulted in Feb. 9-10-Hastings Tournament, letters to the Smithsonian institute there. and to Dr. Albert Einstein.

Feb. 14-Maryville, here A battalion "Happy Hour" is being rehearsed to be given in the Feb._16-Doane, here. near future, but the exact date has not been set. From all reports, . Peru line-up fg ft pts one gathers that there will be Mastain _____________ 3 some particularly interesting acts.

0 16 The newly organized swing band Harrington __________ 2 0 4 is getting something "cooked up," Kerr ________________ 2 l 5 and there are sure to be gags ga- Duncan _____________ 5 1 11 lore. There may even be some Jaeger --------------1 0 2 ., \, "Boogie Beat" from some one like Averett -··--------·-·--: Gibson ______________ o Bill Briggs.

0 0 Staples ______________ 3 3 9 It's a pretty well-known fact that Coach Al almost had to play Total ______________________ _49 the Doane game last week-end, by. himself. Darland McGinnis simply had some tire trouble that al- Doane line-up ·fg ft pts most prevented four or five of the Else ________________ _4 2 10 team's main performers from getShitesell _____________ o 0 0 ting to Crete. Is blowing out four Montgomery _________ o 5 5 tires simply trouble, or what would Samuelson ___________ o 0 0 you call it?

Cay _________________ 7 6 20 Any way "Chico" Staples, "Dead Beaver ______________ o 0 0 Eye" Averett, "Bad Boy'' Hall, Emmett _____________ 3 0 6 and Auburn's gift to women- Richardson __________ o 0 0 "Swisher" Harrington, the passen- Burton --------------1 0 2 gers in Mr. McGinnis' car, arrived Cornelium ___________ o 0 0 in Crete five minutes after the Total _______________________ 43 time for the game to start.

(Well, there were two inches of snow.)

In a few minutes "Spider" Kerr pulled the Bobcats ahead with his torrid shooting by making four out of five free throw attempts.

Grand Island couldn't hold the Bobcats back; the visiting cagesters were tired and had only one substitute because four of their first string men had been transferred in the past week. The score at the half was 39 for Peru and 8 for the G. I. Air Base.

During the second half, the entire team was put in by Coach Al at one time or another, giving everybody a chance to play. The scoring was evenly divided among the first five with Duncan leading with 16; M~stain had 15; Kerr made 14; Rooney totaled 11; and Averett made 9 points.

In the last few minutes the scoring ran up by Peru amounted to 20 points-from 61 to 81 in six minutes. All in all the "Bobbies" showed they could lambast the hoop with baskets to run up a monstrous score.

This next week-end, the Bobcats play the Lincoln Wings at the Coliseum in Lincoln.

Peru fg Mastain _____________ 7 Ricketts _____________3 Rice ________________ o Kerr _______________ ,5 Rooney ______________ 5 Petrucd _____________ l Duncan ______________ 7 Gibson ______________ o Averett _____________ _4 Jaeger ______________o Staples ______________ 2 Harrington __________ l

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Gray -------------~--0 Huber _______________ 5 Rouse _______________ 2 Boone _______________ o Nutty ---------------3

Referees were Max Barrett and Charles Worrell.

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Adm. 50c or Budget ticket

"He's already broken all of his resolutions except the one about bu yin' more War Bonds!"

A Wing and A Prayer"

Feb. 11-12-

"Sensations of 1945" Feb. 13-1411

Carolina Blues"

IBlu~ Stars . • Lt. Elmer J. Nespor, who attended Peru State Teachers College in 1941-1942, is a member of the 27th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, a unit of the 1st Armored Division fighting with Lieutenant General Mark W. Clark's Fifth Army in Italy. This group has fired 300,000 rounds of ammunition at Germans in North Africa and Europe.

The battalion completed its 413th combat day on September 15.

Members hold an imposing number of decorations-6 Distinguished Service Crosses, 4 Croix de Guerre merlals, an Order of the Red Star, 8 Legion of Merit medals, 36 Purple Hearts, and 93 individual citations.

Its overseas rruss10ns include fire support to the American 1st Armored, 3rd Infantry, 9th Infantry, 34th Infantry, 45th Infantry, 85th Infantry, 88th Infantry, and 91st Infantry divisions, CanadianAmerican Special Service troops, the Rangers, the 504th Parachute Regiment, the 36th Engineer Combat Regiment. the 6th South African Armored Division, the 1st British, 5th British, 56th British, and 6th British Armored Division, the Corps Expeditionaire Francaise, Italian elements, and troops from French Morocco.

This account of Lt. Nespor's activities substantiates his statement in a recent letter to Coach Wheeler.

Lt. Nespor said he had very little time for letter writing.

Pfc. Richard Clements writes from a rest camp in Holland, "I am far enough from the front to be away from the mean crack of ma· chine gun bullets and the whang of German artillery. I am writing in a big room, ion a table, sitting. in a chair under electric lights listen· ing to good music, and I am warm.

I'm tired an·d sleepy, and after a shower I'm going to sleep in a good old Army cot. Never did I expect to call that a luxury."

Co-ed activities . . .

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by Mary Rishel

T. Sgt. Richard Colglazier, U. S. M. C., was married to M. T. Sgt. Leona Blocher on December 20, at Cherry Point, North Carolina. Sgt. Colglazier is aradar technician.

Lt. Wioodrow Williams is stationed with a Quartermaster's Corps near Bristol, England.

S-Sgt. and Mrs. Glen Sheely (nee Evelyn Williams) are living at Winslow, Arizona, where Sgt. Sheely is a weather observer with the Army.

T-5 Arthur Clements writes from the Philippines, "I'm working on a radio and am doing more good than ever before Which Isn't saying very much. I changed to the night shift, and traffic usually stops around 10 p. m."

Midshipman Howard Ford, a former V-12 trainee, is studying at Columbia University.

S 1-c Robert Berger, ARM, is at Jacksonville, Florida, where he is preparing for sea duty.

Lt. John Bath, former instructor in the training school, is home on a furlough after spending 26 months in Alaska.

Ensign Harold "Johnny" Jenkins was in on the invasion of Leyte in the Philippines.

Mardis Grocery

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Peru, Nebraska

Ernest Galloway has been pro· moted to lieutenant, junior grade, in the southwest Pacific.

Lt. (j.g.) and Mrs. Clair Callan (nee Joyce Stark) were recent visitors on the campus. Lt. Callan has been on a short leave after two years in Hawaii and the South Pacific.

Lt. and Mrs. Carl Wirth (nee Lois Wagoner) have been transferred from Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Md., to Tinker Field, Oklahoma.

Don Bressler was promoted to staff sergeant on Christmas day in France.

Veteran Peruvian returns to campus ,

minors in English and industrial arts. Naturally he intends to make his vocational interest teaching.

His enthusiasm with renewed college experiences is shown by the statement, "I do enjoy being bar.k though I do miss the larger student body that was here before."

Nebraska City is his home town and his present residence. A wife and a two-year-old son are his family interests there.

Dr. H. C. DaHam Dentist

The new semester really started off with a bang, when on Sunday night many .of the "inmates" of Eliza Morgan decided to move their belongings to other rooms. All the dorm lacked was "Watson Bros.

Incorp." as clothes, suitcases, books, and people flew through the halls. Otis, the elevator, was kept up past his bedtime, but he didn't grumble; he kept things going up and down.

Service with a smile!

E. L. Deck & Co.

M. C. MEDLEY

A shocking incident took pla on 1st floor the other night w Wanda Bowers, trying to fix telephone buzzer with a nail fil was knocked across the room.

"Genius" Holman, Rosie Weath erfield, and "Rish" Rishel decid to join the city fire department o Saturday. At least that was th

Rosie Weatherfield has another addition to the menagerie of 3rd.

She's been packing around a little, green, petrified frog. No-this time it isn't Dick; it's really a frog.

The guest room was the scene of a lively. noisy week-end party for Barb Dressler and Lois Grundman before they left.

Didja' ever see how the mice get around? Didja' ever move the dressers, push the beds around knock over chairs, and thro,; things trying to make a direct hit in· at a mouse only to have him hide and creep up on you in the

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middle of the night? That see to be the reason why Barb Ma is filing Mouse."

Things so far are humming along the same as usual. Each explanation for riding all overt in the fire truck and climbing a tr morning as the 7:40 bell clangs to sit in a tree house. away Jo Thickstun still tries desperately to push Mary Knipe out Gatz and Oberst say that, "Wh of her snooze-stand. you're not busy, drop into roo 232. It seems always to be op Don't let your mouth gape open for snooker and any comments be made." with surprise at this but Margaret Rea and Bette Overman were Well, next week maybe we'll I "plastered" the otlier night. The you eaves drop on Eliza Morg occupants above them in 314 became a little energetic and beat on the floor-trying out a new hammer. Those little gobs of plaster just couldn't resist the shock.

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G. M. 3-c Wendell Handky is on his way overseas.

Ensign Dwight Houseman (42· A war veteran and former Peru43), also a V-12 trainee, writes vian, Wm. W. Witty, has returned from Miami, Florida. "My quar· with the beginning of the semesters are wonderful-twin beds ter to continue work on a degree. with innerspring mattresses; beds He began in ·'37-'38, but was called are made by . a negro steward's in '40 for active duty. After more mate-they even clear the rooms than three and a half years of serand serve chow, which Is also very vice at Camp Robinson' and in good ••• Warren Kentopp is also coastal defense work, Mr. Witty rehere, and I spent an evening with ceived a medical discharge. Durhim. Ensigns Homer Gould, Joe ing the time he was in the army Caricco, and Jack Fullerton are he was commissioned a first lieualso here •.. There is a dance spot tenant directly· from the ranks where Jimmy Dorsey and Glen through competitive examination.

Gray just played. Sammy Kaye, Tommy Tucker, and Henry Busse Mr. Witty is a sophomore maare scheduled to play soon.'' ' joring in physical education with

Peru Cleaners and Tailors

J.P. Clark

Lt. and Mrs. Nunzio Lazzaro are parents of a daughter born January 9.

Everett Applegate, Sr., Mgr., while Earl is in U. S. Service

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L1orary

Dear Mom; Can ;yo\! come up and {:(et me on the 24th? The navy trimester is up then and we girls get a vacation too. We get from the 24th till the 1~b, of March,, j:loy, won't that be sw~? I want you to come get me now so that I can take home some of my winter clothes and bring back my spring ones.

Have I told you about the navy ball that was in Olru\ha at the Fontenelle Hl:>tel February 9? Well, I don't know too much about it.

I guess the sailor I talked to once in a while on the campus took a girl from Omaha. Gee, I pressed my formal and everything. The girls that went said they had a swell tirp.e and now they are all pressing their flowers inside their thickest texts.

I'm really disappointed because you couldn't come up to the play.

It really was good. I didn't forget many lines at all. Only one. Chris sure played her part good and the rest of the cast was good too. I guess I'll try out for the next play.

I guess it will be sometime in May.

IV(om.,.,-wnr you cio me a favor?

Wi11 yoµ senci me your diamond ring and let me wear it a while?

My roommate has a diamond and she gets dates all the time. You can't blame the girls for dating though, cause there are some awful 'ajce s11il9rs here.

I ;\Uess quite a few of the sailors, some. having been here since last Milrch, are being transferred out a,t the end of t:tie trimester. Gee, it's going to seem funny without them. They really 11re a swell bunch of fellows according to the girls in the dorm. Guess there'll be some new ones coming in. I don't know if they'll be fleet fellows or not, but I'd like to buy some new skirts and stuff while I'm home on vacation. I guess some of the fellows in the Navy dance band will be leaving toabut, gee, I hope they cion't ciiscontinue the band. I like to go to the dances and sit and listen to them play. They really aren't bad. I think they should have played at the Navy Ball.

Some of the girls just came in and told me that the Navy is practicing real hard for their Happy Hour. None of them know when it is- to be; but it will have to be before the fellows transfer out.

Scuttlebutt has it that it will be limited to the Battglion. They l.lsed to allow us girls to go, but maybe . tb,e fellows who are in it are afr<M thilt they'd have st~ge fright if we were allowed to attend. That's the only reason we girls can think of for keeping us away. Gee, I wish we could go.

Valentines Day was quite a day All the girls were showing the others the gifts they received and stuff. I guess there were some of those · silly Jlenny valeptines exchanged in the dorm and between the dorm and the Ship. I didn't get any, but I think the girls had fun.

in the dormitory.

It's almost time for class to be .twer so I guess I'd better stop, Don't forget to come and get me, and please bake a chocolate cake have at home during my vaca!Il·

Love, -Susie.

VOLUMEXXXX

PERU, NEBRASKA, TUESDAY,_·F=E=B=R=U=AR=Y==20~.,=19=45===~~=-"""'=NUM===B=E=R""""'9

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Band clinic date festival on carnpus set for March 28

Dr. A. L. Bradford n;cently received word that the Dfotrict Speech and Dr;unatic tol.lrnament of this district under the Nebraska High School ;\ctivity Association will be held on the Peru campus 011 Friday, March 23. Dr. Bradford was named director of the tournament.

Class A and B high schools of this district may enter plays or readings or both. Miss Williams, Instrudor in the department of English will have charge of registration and program arrangements.

T4e Pi;p;irtm,i;nt of Ml!Sil! l:J,as q!lnOllllced that t:tie l\1INK band clinic will be held on this cam,pus, W~C!nesd~y, March 28. }3and~, playi11g together, fr<im l\1issoµri, Iowa, Nebraska, and, K1111sas will be conducted by Dr. N. de Rubertis, director of School of Music, Kansas City, Missouri.

Dr. Rubertis has been director of the Kansas City Orchestral Training school for eighteen years.

He brings a wealth of experience to the high school students who play in his clinic band. .

The soloist with the band will be Bernice Maledron, Soprano Radio Artist. J\1r. Jindra hopes fhgt this year's clinic will be a,s successful as last year's in which one hundred and twenty-six musicians participated.

19 coeds featured !I!

In

mid-winter play

•'Shubert Alley" wa:s reproduced on the Peru. stage Saturday, February 17, by a well-chosen ea~t of nmeteen college coeds. The play itsel~ was clev~rly timed an(l portrayed in seven different settmgs coordmated by a short narration between each.

fleeted vo.ice.

Hers was a fine Margaret Lewis, playing the character portrayal and outstanc}lead, swayed her audience with ing work. the freshness and sincerity of her ;\ veteran of Peru stage, Mary character. As Chris, a young girl Meister, again lent her whole per~ with definite dramatic talent, Mar- sonality to the character of a very garet adapted her clear voice, ex- keen secretary. She presented the JJressive hands, and natural stage type of person who is kipdness and ability in coherence. The response efficiency plus. of a pleased audience evidenced Joanne Banks, as Chris' sister, their recognition of her splendid was an effective contrast to her, work. asd pO$ses~eq the foresight anc1 Betty Berger as a sensitive, starnina without which Chris imaginative youngster of ten cap- would never have attained success. tured the hearts of all tl-,e audi- Joanne was forceful in her manence. To ]ong red curls, anklets, ner. yet maintained a degree of Men ()f the faculty presented a and a big bow, Betty added a warmth which made the audience musical program for the convocachildlike wiggle and sweet. in- fond qf her. tioµ goers on Friday, February 16. luge Peru group Ruth Comstock, Mary Jo Hos"Sillging All Together" by Carkins, Laurine Clayburn, Barbara Peru co-ajs a11d saUors were rie B. Adams was the first number; Berger, Leonore Larson, and it was supg by a male quartet- Omaha botrhd on Friday, February Frankie Montgomery composed a the l\1essrs. Larson, l\1axwell, Carl, ~. for the Navy }3all held at the group of young actresses who were and Tyler.

Botel Fontenelle. loyal friends of Chris. Each· was Navy men from the Peru Unit, Dr. Castle M. Brown .played two violin numbers, "Air on the G the Creighton University of MediMembers of the Nemaha County a definite type of character, all String" by Bach and Polish Ma- cine in Omaha, the University of Teachers association met on the typical of the stage, yet they blendzurka, "Kujurviak" by W1eniaw- Nebraska college of medicine at campus on Wednesday, Febru<ary ed well into a unit that made the play complete and coherent. Un~ ski. , Omaha, and the University of Ne- 14. usual ability was shown in this "Norman Cradle Song" bJ Regi.., braska college of Dentistry at LinMr. W. A. Rosene, director of nald de Koven was sung by Dr. coln were invited to attend. Ap- teacher certification in the state, group as in obvious by the genernl reception of the play.

P. A. MiJ,l{WelL proximately 400 of them were pre- discussed some of the problems Four character parts played bY The unusual feature of the pro- sent. of the state department.

Jean Holman, Wanda Bowers, Bergram was the musical saw played Officers from the Peru Unit to The one of paramount importby Professor Clyde Banfield. He attend wel'.e Lt. and Mrs. Lawson, ance at present is obtaining teach- nice Bletcher, and Rosa Lee played "Londonderry Air" by Lt. and Mrs. Carl, Dr. and Mrs. ers, In Nebrask;i there are ?P- Weatherfield were of the caliber Kreisler and "Love's Old Sweet Holman, Chief and Mrs. Grochow- proximately 13,500 teachers; at t!:t<:it maqe the audience dislike them; still their work was above Song." ski, Yeoman 1-c Liston and Yeo- present 2,843 are teaching with Mrs. s, L. Clements accompanied man .. ?.-c Bryant, and President temporary certific:i.tes. This means reproach. Jean and Rosa Lee both appeared as cheap, flashy actresse~ the ·vocal iiufubers, and Miss'Ruth and Mrs. Pate. nearly one teacher out of every who had all the hardness and brass Musil accompanieci the instrumenMusic for the ball was present- five teachers is not properly qualiwhich accompanies succe;;s won tal numbers. fied. . ed by Web Fiereman's orchestra, too early, and not enough of real Most of the tl:tese people can re- artistry. Wanda was sedate and new their certificates by earning completely enthralled by he~ social nine hour of college credit; rp.any standing. Bernice had to be selof them do this before they teach fish, cunning, and interested only a second year. in her own material security to the People who have not at some point of having the meann~ss even time held teaching certificates are glow in her eyes. given written and oral examinaUna Mae Leech, stage door flowtions to determine if they shall be er woman, added a picturesque Approximately one hundred trainees will be ''on certified. touch with her mo,notone voice and board" for next trimester. There will be no new transfers The state department is inter- black shawl. She timed her coming in, according to the report fr.om the Ship. · ·· ested in having two laws passed speeches so that they had a typicai Thomas McQl.lade and Phillip Wallace Van Vlaek will be graduated soon. One has to do with eighth accent and her posture made a defiFebruary 23 and will continue their work at Midshipman's School at grade exarninations as a basis for nite addition to the character. determining whether a pupil Colu!Ilbia, New York.

Phyllis Brinson capably handled should have free high school tui., the part of a spoiled, willful, and Fpr the next trimester, David W. Van Story will be traqsferred to tion; the other would change, domineering little snob of twelve Epgineering School-a V-12.Unit-at Notre Dame, Indiana. slightly, the present high school years. normal training course and the Frances Guy had an effective Third Grade Elementary certifi- and strong personality in ner preAt the end of the current tric11te requirements. mester William D. Adams, James sentation of a competent actress Dean F. E. Aenzlik discussed the ·and a likeable. sincere person. · · ' ,r. Baker, Ernest L. Brioze, Neil H. relations of the school to the pubEvans, Eugene N. Friedrich3, HarBarbara Marsh became a busilic. The present is considered a ness-like character, very intelliold C. Gibson, Rudolfo Jacuzzi, period of emergency, but the fut- gent and good natured.

Carroll V. Kroeger, and Ernest C. Mgnny, Jr. will proceed to Rice One senior, two juniors, one ure will present more serious proMargaret Rea was gracious in Institute in Texas within the V-12 sophomore, and two freshman blems. In order to carry the fin- her part and ably fit in by adding program. were awarded high honors for the ancial load of the United States a cold, sharp, efficient attitude. work they did during the first 80 to 90 billion dollars will have . Elizabeth Hopkins acted as narJoe S. Moura, Howard J. Pear- semester 1944-1945. In order to to be raised in taxes. Another 60 rator and is to be commended for sen, Emmet W. Revell, Kenneth B. receiv.e high honors, a student to 70 billion will have to be raised her clear voice and distinct enunShover, Thomas L. Sutton, Jr., must have completed 14 hours to take care of other expenses, and ciation.

Amos Weidemann, arid Frank Zell- work and have a point average of the educational share of the tax No small debt is to be paid the ner, Jr. are transferred to the Uni- 2.7. Those who met these re- dollar will be very small. stage crew for their quiet, efficient, versity of New Mexico.

Dean Henzlik pointed out that and constant work, and to Miss quirements were: Mary Meister, Thirty-nine men-George An- sr., Mary Jo Hoskins, jr., Bernice "people of this country will have Williams, the director of the play. drews, Kenneth Bigler, Joseph Bletscher, jr., Margaret Spellman, to come to understand the importBohacek, Ray Boone, William soph., Don Aufenkamp, freshman, ance of education in a democracy more than they ever have."

Briggs, Robert Connelly.,.. Joseph and Ralf Graham, freshman.

School people have spent too on Among those who made honors, Edgar, John Erickson, Donald Fosoosmg ma II ter, William Hancock, Charles Har- that had a point average of 2.2 much time evaluating costs instead rington, Raymond Howard, Garth were four seniors, three juniors, of results. They are also too prone Kappa Omicron Phi met· FebrJames, Bernard Johnson, Lyle one sophomore, and seven fre'!ih- to criticize schoo] procedures and uary 5, at the home of Miss Edna They should call at- Weare.

Johnson, Keith Justice, Donald man. These students were: sen- policies.

Kaessner, James Keal, Dean Kelly, iors-Patricia Carmine, Bill Woods, tention rather to the worth while Miss Grace Tear gave a very enand Hazel results, achievements, and pro-, tertaining talk on "Choosing Donald Kutilek, John Leavitt, Jack Grace Mathews, Mast, Harley Mayfield, George Schreiner; juniors-Phyllis Brin- ducts.

China." In connection with her He closed with the statement, topic, she showed many pieces of Mulick, Bobbie Ml.lstain, Russell son, Marjorie Brown, and Una Norris, James O'Rourke, Frederick May Leech; sophomores-Dorothy "Federal aid is the cornerstone of China from her own collection and We explained to the gr9up the type of Owens, Vincent Petrucci, Leonard Stepan; freshmen-Audrey Rey., the American way of life.

Prisk, William Renninger, Luigi nolds, Joanne Banks, Barbara can stand on that platform and China and place where each piece !toz1mni, Donald S9homberg, War- Bergen, Merna Depke, Frankie have federal aid without federal had been made. ren Scott, Don Stephens, Richard Montgomery, Margaret Wellinsiek, control."

Mildred Schmidt, the president, Miss Arlene Lambert, president had been invited to attend a joint SuUivan, Dwight Testerman, Ken~ and Eleanor Yates. neth Williams, anEi Anthony Aiello The honor roll is figured at the of the organization, presided. Miss meeting of the Nu and Alpha are to report for flight tra!ning at end of each semester by a com~ Lambert is a teacher in the Ne- chapters at Ma!')'VUle. maha schools. various points. mittee of faculty members. bu! WM llmlhlie to

Facuity men show music~I talents

Naval ball attracts

Nemahg teachers convene at Peru

Transfer orders c:ome for many V-12 trainees

Honor students receive awards

Miss Tear talks

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Editorials·

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Under:Cover . New Books'

In fond farewell It's taken a long while to learn to know you fellows who are leaving, and -now that we can truthfully call you our friends, we :find it's time to say goodbye.

We've enjoyed dancing with you at .the dances, cheer" ing with you at the college games, playing with you in the band, and laughing with you between classes. Things are going to be pretty lonesome around here for a while. We '11 try to get used to it eventually.

You are going to new placee. and will meet many new friends and will :find new responsibilities. All we can say is that we hope you'll like your new assignments but will never forget the friends you left behind in Peru. They won't forget you! ·

Tips for student teachers Student teaching~ If you're not now, you will be before you leave P. S. T. C. That brings up a subject that has long goi;ie undiscussed.

Student teachers find that occasionally a disclpline problem arises in the class room. Whether this is from their lack of teaching experience or from some other reason has never been determined.

The staff doesn't have a solution to this .difficulty; but it has a suggestion that might be worth trying.

Perhaps some of the blame rests with the college students.

Athletics ~ 0 , the high school as well as the college student is a very important factor in the formation of his ideas.

How would.you like to attend a basketball game in which yourschool is taking a part and find your teacher cheering for the opposing team? Would you go to class next day prepa~ed to do exactly as she said 1 Perhaps if we college students give the students of the high school our full cooperation, they in turn will give us theirs and the discipline problem will become a thing of the past.

"Dog" tired Have you noticed the howling, four-legged species that infest the campus f Even great lovers of the same insist that a few are picturesque, but why must we harbor the county's dog pound?

We 're not being the more humane by allowing them to frighten children, delay teachers, scare midnight prowlers, annoy classes, disturb sleeping coeds, trample the landscape, present a vagrant scene, spread disease, and way-lay hurrying students!

Why not be an animal lover loyal and present the largest twenty-five to Dr. Winter and his class for disection for tape worms 7

A card

please

While sitting in the library or auditorium, you may notice the same faces in the same places day after day, but still you do not know the names of these honored people. Emily Post gives us advice on how to introduce and be introduced to other people, but how can one ask a stone statue what his name is? Convicts wear numbers; dogs wear tags; and some people wear identification bracelets with their names on them. Why don't we have the names of these pieces of sculpture put on the statues that are located on the campus?

A small card with the name would be sufficient. How about an introduction?

Fem Teachers College Library has a fine collection of books on'· International Relations which merit wide reading. These books, which are a gift to the library from the Carnegie Endowment of International Peace through the effort of Dr. Brown, come in two shipments each year. Approxi~ mately one hundred books have now been added to the library from this source.

The new shipment includes six books. "Beyond Victory" edited

by Mrs. Ruth Nanda Anshen is a collection of articles by well known specialists on the ·problems of the postwar world.

In "Ten Years in Japan" former Ambassador Grew has put together his own day-to-day diaries covering his long sE,rvice. his personal and .official cfJrrespondence, and his di!lpatches to th<1 State Department. It tells the inside story of the decade of conflict, mtrigue, and surprise that culminated in the inevitable tragedy of war.

Bruno Lasker discusses the economic and social conditions of the Malays,. the Filipinos, and the Indonesians in the past, and the part they will play in postwar reconstruction in his book "Peoples of Southeast Asia."

Alaska, Western Canada, and Northwestern United States are regions dealt with in "U. S. Canadian Northwest" by, Benjamin Hamilton Kizer. It is a guide-book to the future of a vast region awaiting development after the war.

Seventeen Americans long associated with the League of Nations in various fields have prepared "Pioneers in World Order," edited

by Harriet E. Davis. These experts look back upon the experie1;ces of that organization, assess its achievements and failures, and suggest contributions it can make to the world organization growing out of this war.

"Compass of the World" is a symposium on political geography edited by Hans W. Weigert and Vilhjalmur Stefansson. Now that the nations of the world have suddenly become more closely bound together, the whole conception of international relations and politics must undergo drastic change.

New Bound Magazines

Have you noticed the new brightly covered volumes of: bound magazines lining the shelves. of the library?

Miss Carey reports that 161 bound reference volumes have recently been added to the already large collection of magazines available. These volumes should greatly aid students seeking material for term papers.

Statutes of Nebrasi<a

A four volume set of the recently revised Statutes of Nebraska Laws has also been added to the source material of the library, These books have not yet been made available for general readmg, but may be s~ured by ca!ling for them at the desk.

IJllumni Crail Dear Vada:, I'm sure you owe me a letter, but I do have a few bits of news you might be interested in. We, in Peru, hate to see you Peruvians loose track of all your friends; so here goes.

Caroline Fiene, (At. '44) who is teaching a rural school near Barada, Nebraska, tliis year, has signed a contract to teach there again next year.

Colene Dettman (At. '44) is working in Humboldt ,now. She is a stenographer for a doctor.

Mary Belle Dougherty (At. 45) is teaching the first, second, third, and fourth grades at DuBois this semester. She likes teaching, but misses Per;< and all her friends.

Virginia Mobeley (At. '45) thinks .teaching is really a lot of work, but likes it anyway. She is at Sioux Rapids, Iowa, teaching the second grade.

Writing from Plymouth, Nebraska, Doreen White ('45) says, "Boy, am I busy! School starts at 9: 30 with· a class in English for freshmen.

Then the next period I have the senior English class. The last two morning periods are study halls.

I have the library the finst afternoon hour, then tenth grade English followed by eleventh grade. The last period is girl's physical education. I stay at school until 4:30 and then walk home to look at a usually empty mail-box," Barbara Dressler who is teaching this semester, also likes it fine, because there is never a dull moment. She is teaching at the Clenover school in Beatrice.

Irene Nispel ('44). writes, "I enjoy being here at Deshler_ I also enjoy teaching English and home economics. The school house is grand, It was formerly a col-

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lege, so I consider myself fortunate."

Jean Hoagland (' 43) is still in Los Angeles working as a spectra:.. graphic chemist in the Aluminum Company of America, She keeps pretty bu'Sy, but finds time to write often. In her last letter she wrote, "They started a graveyard shift in the melt room as they have so many contl'acts to fill; so we've had twice as much work from there. Then the foundry has some more big orders from Pratt and Whitney and we have to check all the metal they ship out. . They pour us a slab for every lot of castings and there are really a , lot of them" Norman Flau (At. '41) was married January 2'7, in Chicago to Margaret Mary Gannon. Norman is now a senior in the college of medicine at the University of Illinois.

Well, Vada, this is all for now.

If yoti want any more news you'll

have to write for it.

Love, -Carrie Ellen,

Scribblers is re-organized "To write for personal pleasure and satisfaction" is the purpose of the newly-organized Scribblers Club which will meet on Thursday, February 22, at 8:00 o'clock in Mt. Vernon parlors.

The club is open to any freshman interested in creative writing and to any upper classmen who joined when they were freshmen.

So far approximately fifteen students have signified their intentions of belonging to the group.

Miss Grace Tear, freshmen adviser, helped in the organization of the club; Dr. Mabel Martin will be the regular adviser.

Some Doggerel!

With all due respect for the college I offer these dogged remarks; No matter what subject one studies, ''ris marked by staccato barksThe canines cavort on the campus At morning, at night, and at noon; The warmth and the quiet of classrooms To them is a definite boon, They patronize every departmentLotty art down to psychology; They don't even cut convocation But saunter in nonchalantly.

Since, They dine, work, and play qn the campus, One thing shouid not be o'erlooked; Their names should be duly recorded; Their tuition fees should be booked, -Anon.

The Congressional Record

The spirit creepth

Through the courtesy of U. S, Senator Wherry, the library is now receiving daily issues of "The Congressional Record." History students will find much useful material in these papers.

One of the outstanding characteristics of the pre-war student body on the campus was cooperation-a feeling of fellowship and oneness. A favorite question of former students is "How's the old school spirit?"

Wher.e is the old school spirit? At the basketball games Lt. Lowe leaves how much school spirit is shown 7 The cheetleaders could do with a little more cooperation between civilians and sail- for active duty ors. The team needs our backing at all times whether we Lt. R. B, Lowe, past commander are winning or losing. When the band plays, why not loos- of the Peru Naval Unit, spent his lea\re with his family here in Peru en up and show a little enthusiasm? and .was a frequent visitor on the . To chronic complainers about the lack of activity on campus and at the Ship, For the past three months he has the campus we would recommend the dances after the games. Of course, we'll admit there is always a group of been at the Naval School of MiliGovernment located at Princegirls who would like to dance sitting at one end of the room tary ton University. The course dealt and a stag line of fellows, who, we suspect, would also lik·e with the methods of handling the to dance, at the other end of the room./ Can anyone suggest military governments of the civilian population of any occupied a way for them to get together?

Remember, fellows, this isn't leap year! And girls, just area.

Lt. Lowe reported to the West because he aSks you for a dance, you shouldn't monopolize Coast on the 15th for probable duty in the Pacific Theater. him all evening. '

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Peru quint 43-46 ·

On·board· · by L. E. Heiliger'

Over, but not forgotten is the Despite a half-time rally by a determined team, Peru B.obcats were Navy Ball. The Ball (for anyone to keep their lead to defeat the team from Maryville, Missouri, by a who has not heard) was held the · e of 46-43 on the Peru court on Wednesday, February 14. The score evening of February 9, at the Hotel Fontenelle in· Omaha. This the half was 32-18 in favor of the 'Cats. event had been promised by the Excitement ran high during the last half when the Maryville squad officers and hopefully anticipated an to close the margin in points, and Peru fans urged their players by the men for some time. It was to victory. given for the officers and men of the Navy V-12 Units at Lincoln, uncari was again high-point Omaha, and Peru. Dance music for Peru. His total was 13 was ably furnished by Web Fierets; he scored seven of these by man and his orchestra.

S. activities free-throw method and six in goals. Kerr made 9 pointsby Donnie Parriott From the conversation of couples ld goals and one free throw.

Another victory was chalked up after the danr.e, all had a really For the qpposition Steck was to the Bobkittens last Tuesday, swell time. Everyone who attendh-point man also with 13 points which seven were free throws February 13. against Brock on their ed will join in congratulating Lt. d six in field goals. Rensberger return game with a score of 23-18. Lawson, Lt. Carl, and others, who High point men were "Decan" planned the ball, for having done d Wood each scored 12 points. eru fg ft pts Good 11, "P. C.". Maxwell 6. a real job.

Lt. Lawson in an interview comastain _____________ 3 1 7 Schlange netted 7 points for Brock. err ________________ 4 1 9 Peru Bobkittens fg It pf mented on the behavior of the men O o by saying, "The men conducted can ______________ 3 7 13 Bradford ____________ o Hamel --------------1 O o themselves in a manner entirely taples --------------2 2 6 3 1 commendable; I was yleased with arrington __________ 2 3 7 Good -----------~----4 O 3 their attitude."

Rooney ______________ 2 O 4 Comstock ____________ l 2 4 ' E. B. Liston, Yeoman 2c, has Ricketts _____________ o O 0 Longfellow __________ o O 1 been relieved. of his duties at .P. S. Jaeger ______________ o O O Maxwell ____________ 3 O O T. C. and will report to the Great Averett _____________ o 0 0 Coatney _____________ o O O Lakes Rehabilitation. Center in the 46 Majors ------------- _o near future. Mr. Liston had seen .Maryville fg ft pts Totals _____________ 9 5 .. 9 some 18 months of active duty in Steck _______________ 3 7 13 Pirates fg ft . pf the ·south Pacific on the destroyer Rensberger __________ 5 2 12 Srock Hawley _____________ 2 Corken ______________ 2 0 5 "Buchanan" provious to his as2 6 3 2 signment at Peru. This will be a Wood _______________ 5 2 12 Schlange ____________ 2 0 0 much-needed and deserved rest, Shoulders ___________ o 0 0 Jeanneret ----------"O 3 for Mr. Liston for he is classed as Brokers ______________ -------------1o 0 43 .A.dams a psycho-neurotic. (It's not so bad

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. water-color technique "Water color painting has been under-rated and ignored," said Miss Diddel, as she demonstrated water color and design at convocation Friday, February 9. · On the stage were many reproductions of water coloring by such artists as Durer, Van Dyck, Homer. and Kent. The only originai painting available for the demonstration was the one by Von Fenland; it hangs in the registrar's office and is a picturesque scene done in water color.

After the exhibit of the wellknown painters, Miss Diddel proceeded to paint a picture of " landscape, showing the procedure from the background to the finished product, and illustrating real art tech-

Sigma Tau holds informative meeting Sigma Tauans .gathered for an informal meeting Monday evening in the Music Hall. No special program had been planned, but those present learned many worthwhile and interesting facts from thE' conversation.

Before coming to Sigma Tau Delta, Miss Tear had listened to the Cavalcade of America and learned that the teacher of Abraham Lincoln, Mento Graham, used the Kirkham Grammar. She had such a grammar in her 11ossession and brought it to the meeting with her. It had belonged to her grandmother, Hester Davis, of Bedford County, Pennsylvania. The title page of the book contained the folloWing information: English Grammar in Familiar Lectures Accompanied by a Compendium embracing A New Systematic Order of Parsing Exercises in False Synt&x, and A Key to the Exercises Designed For the Use of Private Learners and Schools

by Samuel Kirkham 1824 Further ,plans for the spring issue of Sifting Sand were made and all members were urged to contribute any creative writing they had done.

It was decided new equipment was needed for the kitchen and various. members volunteered to be responsible for its purchase.

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Brock took the preliminary game by 9 points, 31-22. Teegarden was .the visiting teams high point man; he scored 16. . Douglas scored 9 and Dub Brown 6 for Prep's 2nd team.

The girls' volley ball team was again defeated. Brock's team won 36-15. Scorers from Prep were Alice Simpson 3, Joyce Goings 3, Donnie Parriott 3, Edna Allgood 3, Clara Allgood 1, Betty Vance 1, and Phyllis Cowell 1.

The next scheduled game is Wednesday night at 7 with Johnson on Peru's court. Again all three teams will take part.

Mrs. Mathews, chemistry teacher, showed here eleventh and twelfth grade class a motbn picture showing the mining, handling, and uses of coal. It also showed how nylon hose are made 0f coal.

Jack Longfellow. Jack Maxwell, Clay "Kupkake" Kennedy, Richard Kennedy, Richard Good, John Clements, Rex Coatney, Warren Knape, and Sam Bradford are taking this course. Several other classes were also shown this picture. .

The scout members taking chemistry gave a demonstration of "An Average Day in Lab," showing numerous experiments, explosions, and blunders Monday evening, February 12, at the annual "Scout Anniversary" program, given for the parents.

Mr. Rawson now has his radio lab set up in the old Latin room.

Six senior boys, Junior Clary, Clay Kennedy. Jack Longfellow, Jack Maxwell, Jimmy Douglas, and Richard Gooer· are taking this 'Course. It is being give~ to interest the boys and to help in preparing them for service training wW.ch is not far off for some of them.

YW will discuss marriage problems "Have you ever stopped to think whether you are well mated or not? Do you both enjoy the same sort of things? It can be a big bone of contention if you prefer the mountains in the summer and he wants to go to the seashore. Do you share the same likes and dislikes to a great extent. If he just dotes on hamburgers and you loathe them, there is going to have to be some adjusting some where.

These .questions are to be discussed at the Y. W. C. A. meeting on Tuesday evening. Members are asked to read them carefully and think about the answers before coming to the me~ting.

Bobcats swamp Doane in final cage classic . . ,· Peru cagesters played their third game of the season with the Doane quint on Friday, February 16, on the local floor and avenged themselves of a defeat by Doane at the Hastings Naval Depot tournament a week before.

Peru took the lead early in the game but had to continue careful playing tq maintain a comfortable margin.

The score at the half was 34-21 Tigers on January 19 at Doane, in favor of Peru. Within a few Peru won with a score of 49-43, minutes after. play had resumed, only to lose the second game 45-50 the Wheelermen had a lead o~ 20 at Hastings. With a victory apiece points. Substitutes were <ible to to their er-edit, both teams were sink enough shots to keep that determined to win the third one. record. The game ended with a Referees were Borgard and Barscore of 70-50 in favor of Peru. rett of Lincoln.

Duncan scored 8 field goals and Peru fg ft pts seven free shots for a high of 23 Mastain ____________ _4 2 10 points. Harrington followed with Kerr ----------------4 1 9 Duncan _____________ 3 12 points.

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After completely dominating the play the entire first half of the game the Peru Bobcats lost 45-50 to the Doane Tigers in the Hastings Naval Depot tournament l!'riday, February 9.

Peru, playing tne type of ball that ran uP a huge score against Grand Island Air Base, led Doane 30-21 at the half.

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The "Buchanan," readers will recall, was sunk in the China Sea after an encounter with part of Tojo's navy. Before that she participated in the Battle of Bismark Sea and joined other ships in raids on the Marshall and Gilbert Islands.

Next trimester, the conplement of men at P. S. T. C. will be cut to about 100 men. To date 39 men have received orders for assignment to pre-flight tl,'aining and 17 have received transfer orders to N. R. 0. T. C. units at Rice Institute and the University of New Mexico.

Jim Dolezal, a former V-12 trainee is spending the greater part of his 9-day leave in Peru visiting friends.

Subley Severien and Lloyd Lippold "the Peru Quiz Kids" have thought up another argument for the books-their last disagreement concerned Rockets, but this one is much more intellectual and complicated,-it happens to be a debate as to how far away one can see a "mouse hair."

A contagious spread of bill fold loosing has 'hit the trainees the past few weeks. Ed.· Connolly and Gene Gergen both reported thefts.

Both wallets disappeared while the boys were sleeping in different hotels in Lincoln.

The Bobcats, unable to hit the hoops the last half, scored only 15 50 points. These 15 point;; were not enough to overcome the 23 points Three students read scored by the Doane Tigers during the first ten minutes of the second term papers in convo half.

Duncan led the Peru scoring In presenting a new type of prowith 14 points. Cox was high man gram for convocation, Dr. A. L. for Doane with 22.

Bradford introduced three students Peru line-up: fg ft pts who are English majors and who Mastain _____________ 3 0 6 had written excellent term papers.

5 7 Mary Meister, a senior, presentKerr·----------------1 Rooney ______________ 2 l 5 ed her paper "Declarations of Love Averett _________ ;. ____ o 0 0 in Shakesperian Plays" which had Duncan _____________ 6 2 14 been written for English 417.

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Richard W. Pascal, former PeruOur camp is located on a high vian, recently sent word to his pa:t;" cliff overlool;drig the most beautiful ents in Weston th.at he is a.GeFman cocoam1t !\rove l:Jea,ch aQywhere so prisoner-of~war in Carr\p Stalag naturally we do lots of swimming, Luft 3-a permanent camp for Air boating, and P,shing. The water is Corps commissioned officers. clear, and the bottom of the ocean Lt. Pascal was on a B-24 Liber" is covered with the most beautiful ator which was seen to leave for- coral formations. mation and go down while on a Much of our radio reception mission over Hamm, Germany, on comes from Tokyo or other JapSeptember 30, 191!4. anese stations. It is very amusing Lt. Pascal, in November, was to sit here and listen to their news a.warded th,e Air Medal for "ex- broad~asts and propaganda, but ceptionally meritorious achieve- they do have an excellent collecment while participating in bomb- tion of American records; so we er combat missions over occupied hear lots of good music," writes Europe. The courage, coolness, Captain Carter Johnson from the and ;;kill displayed by this man Netherlands East Indies. upon these occasion reflect great Ensign Max Hosier, a former credit upon himself and the Armed V-12 trainee, was recently gradu· Forces of the United Stat~s," ac- ated from Northwestern Univer. cording to the citation. sity and is now in San Francil!Co In a letter to Coach Al Wheeler, awaiting further orders. :Qick's fath,er say5, "The prisoners Gale Carter (41) is now station:receive the same food as a German ed in the Philippine Islandr. soldier, ancj in additio!l each P.0.W. Cpl. and Mrs. Goodrean Soper receives a food package weekly live in Denver where he is stationirom the Red Cross. ed close by, at Fort Logan. He is · "Next of kin may write four let- in the Headqua.rters division and ters and two cards each month, directs work in an office. while the prisoner may write two f'fc. :Rollin Hall (40-42) who letters and four cards." • works in Headquarters department Carolyn Dekalb was sworn into with the 1st Army in Belgium the S:PAR's on february 12 and sends greetings to his Peru friends. expects to leave for her basic Major a·nd Mrs. Dale Epley (nee training around March 8.

Pvt. Edwin Argabright writes, Ruth Chatelain) and children re· ''A lot as h,appened to me since I cently visited in ttie Ch<itelain Major Epley ha$ been left Peru. I've been from coast to home. coast, then in England, through transferred from Fort Hancoc\<, France and Belgium, into Germany N. J., to the west coast ta, await an 9.nd the quicker we get back the overseas assignment.

Lt. William Rachow (39-42) requicker the war will end. Mail from home comes by spurts and cently had a narrow escape in spells. Some letters take two Yugoslavia. On a flight from Italy, weeks-others take two months, his plane was shot down; he parabut after all supplies are more im- chuted to a spot within the German lines, aws rescued by partisan portant."

From som~where in the South forces, and after nine days with Atlantic comes word from Pearl thei:n worked his way bac!i:: to· his Hines, GMS-c. "Red" writes, "We command. have a mighty fine liberty ship, :Ralph Hays (40-42) is stationed It rocks and rolls once in ;i while, at Minter Field, Bakersfield, Calibµt I'm used to that now (I hope). fornia, and writes that he is train~ Lt. P. L. Schmelzer, stationed at ing for a 650 H. P. combat plane. ):,aughlin Field, Del Rio, Texas, Lt. Wilbert K.ohrs (36-38) was writes, "I finished my course here killed in action January 3, 1945 in and am now hoping I get a leave Belgium. Lt. Kohrs was very ac· soon. I have about 450 hours in ~ive in the dramatic club while on the air now and love flying. Should the campus.

I get a leave I am planning to see Lt. Jack Mcintire, former as:Perµ aggin." sistant coach, is now with the MedRkha.rd Knapp (42.-43) has beeri ical Unit at Wakeman General appointed cadet-midshipman in the Hospital, Atterbury, Indiana.

Merchant Marine Cadet Corps ;ind iissigned to prelimjnary training at t4e cadet basic school Pass Christian. Massachusetts.

Dentist "It is a very beautiful island made entirely of white coral rock, Phone Office 32; Res. 196 so rough, sharp, anq jagged that to Peru, Nebraska get off the beaten patch-well. it is ahnost impossible to get around; surpi;ising enough the ·jungle, cocoa.nut trees, grass, etc. seem to th,rive on it. There is also a soft white corp.I here which we use for Groceries, Meats, Fruits floors, roads, runways, etc.; it packs and Vegetables down just as hard and smooth as pavement.

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will give recital Music pupils frgm the Training School will be presented in a recital in the Music Hall auqitorium 9µ Wedp.e$di\Y, fel:Jrua.ry 2l, at 7:?0 o'clock.

The children playing piano numbers have studied with Miss Ruth Musil, college piano instructor; those playing violin are pupils of Mr. V. H. Jindra.

The program is as follows: Piano-"Old Folks at Home, Foster, Jimmy and Bobby Jones; "Two Waltzes,'' Mathews, Martht; Carl.

Violin-"The Boat Song,'· Herfurth, "Au Clair de la Lune," French folk song, Freddie Gaines.

Violin-"Holy, Holy, Holy," Dykes, "Beneath Thy Guiding Hand," Hatton, Jone Lacy.

Piano-"Swinging," Gundy, ,Jimmy Jones; "Two MeIC\dies," Mathews, Myrna Steiner, Violin-1'Blue Bells of Scotland," Old Scotch Air, Phyllis Davenport.

Piano-"Going to School," Wilson, Richard Atkins; "The Happy Farmer," Schumann. Bobby Jones.

Violin-"Santa Claus Guards March," Krogman, "Song of the Sea Shell," Krogman, Mary Steiner.

Piano-"Star Performer," Mathews, "Lovely Violet," Mathews, Georgia Steck; "Spanish Dancer," Adair, Evelyn Scott.

Cello-"Maid on the Rhine," Buechner, "Twilight," Squir~. "Suabian Folk Song," Squire, Bobby Jones.

Violin-"Theme With Variations," Papini, Marilyn Applegate.

Piano-"Starlight Waltz," Brainard, "Minuet," Mozart, Nancy Winter; "La Cucaracha," Folk Song, Jacqueline Cowsky.

Clarinet - "Chanson Triste," Tschaikowsky, Janice Redfern.

Piano--"Dream Boat." Williams, Eir.a.... Knape; "Allegro, Sonata V," Mozart, Margaret Ulbrick; "Spinning Song," Ellmenreich, Eileen Hamel.

Violin-"Introductions and Polonaise," Bohm, "Air Varie," Dancla, Op. 118 No. 3, Margaret Ulbrick.

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by Mary Rishel If your love life is going on the :rocks why not have Ila Dell, known as "Mother" Dell, compose an epistle for you. She 5uarantees to either make or break a romance with .her: love letters written on the desce,ndent of the papyrus weed.

More additions to the 3rd finger left hand club-two roommates of last semester. Barbara Brown and Lois Jean Conner became engaged last week.

You've all probably ~een the latest engaged couple, Edna Yates and Paul Stoddard. two of our redheaded freshmen.

Goodness sakes!! Is that mistletoe still hanging in the doorway of Betty Berger and Mary Jo Hoskins' room You girls aren't waiting for open house day in the spring are you? Well-on second thought, how about giving us half of it?

Some of the girls in the dorm have been holding a "community sing" during the open hour or should we say half hour. How about some more recruits joining

Critic reviews book of poetry "Album of Destiny" by Jesse Stuart was reviewed by Mrs. A. L. Bradford on Thursday, February 15.

This is the first book of poetry reviewed in the A. A. U. W. series this season.

Mrs. Bradford brought out the fact that Stuart's poems show a true love of the land that appeals to rural people everywhere.

Those who heard the review were interested in the author because of his last novel, "Taps for Private Tussy," which was widely read last year.

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A very sad thing took pla,ce 1 week.

Yes-death struck girls' dorm. "Fish," a very un ual original name for a fish, "Genius's" (Holman) pointless I guess that last time that t played catch with him did Glennie Galloway officiated at cremation service held for "Fis when the neighbors began co plaining after four days.

Wanda Bowers, In attempting keep her room in a new conditjo that of being clean-sweeps peopl off their feet. She even has her roommate "Blonde" kneeling at her feet to pick up all the specks.

Ask Evelyn Gates if she was playing house when she tried ta tie "Rish" to a post down by the old tennis court after a gal1a!lt ride down hill on a sled.

Because of the cheap alarqi clocks that are put out during the war, and since there were only three going off at once in room 228 -Marge Rogers, Marilyn Hoberg, Doris Wagner, Ruth Dougherty, and Dorothy Moody overslept all of their Saturday morning classes.

Goodness, this could go on forever and that is a lot of time; so we'll be for severing this scandal concerning Eliza Morgan.

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Dear Mom:.

School after vacation is just like it was before vacation except now everyone is trying to make up the studies they neglected before vacation and therefore are neglecting the ones that are assigned for now.

I don't know if I make myself quite clear, mom, but I sure have been busy. That accounts for the delay in not writing you since .I've been back.

Jeepers, I had fun while I was home. I sure did like getting to sleep past 7:40. That extra twenty minutes before eight when I had to get up and go feed the chickens sure did make a difference. Tun even sorta glad it was so muddy.

Since I used up all the gas stamps the last time I was home anyway, it didn't seem so bad having to go into town on Saturday night with the horse and buggy. And the food -I gave my roommate some of the cake you sent back with me, and she sure did think it was good.

Could you make me another one and send it down?

We're going to have a Freshman party soon. Boy, now I'll get to• wear the new dress we ordered if it gets here in time. And besides, mom, we get to invite sailors. I sure hope a lot of them come to our party. We're going to have refreshments and everything.

Peru seems sorta quiet with only 100 sailors. The fellows who left sure made the unit seem larger.

You'd be surprised to see how many of the girls who had boy friends in the group that left are being faithful and not dating. Now I really have· somebody to run dround with over the weekends t00. Besides, some of them have even quit going to the dances, and now there are more dances for the rest of us.

Mom, how much does it cost to have a broken leg-I mean a. broken foot? The girl who fell down and broke her foot a while back js here in' school again. I suppose that it did hurt her awful bad at first, but, boy, I bet it was worth it. When she first got back, some of the big. good-looking sailors would carry her up and down the stairs to clases. Do you suppose dacl would say too much if I fell down?

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Dramatic contestants come for district meet For the purpose of promoting speech education in the public schools, a District Dramatic and Declamation Contest has been held iri Peru for a good number of years. The season's date is March 23. The contes~ is under the sponsorship of the Nebraska High School Activities Association and immediate directorship of Dr. A. L. Bradford. The actual declamation events begin at two p. m. in the auditorium and will carry through until they are completed. One-act plays will be staged beginning at seven in the evening. The entire contest is open to the general public at a slight admission fee.

Humboldt High School (Class Six Class A and B schools have sent their list of contest events. B): Dramatic Reading-Dean Day Also Talmage, Auburn, and Dun- -"Eyes." Lois Sterner is his bar indicated their intentions to coach. participate, but have not forwarded a list of their contestants or seSalem High School (Class B): lections. The temporary program Humorous Reading...:carolyn Husas scheduled is'. Falls City High ton-"Just One Big Happy FamSchool (Class A): Original Ora- ily,"' Play-"Lost and Found"tory-Ingram Yoder-"They Shall Sterlipg South, Julia Martinean, Not March Alone," Dramatic Pauleen Bobb,. Pearl Burchett, Reading-Donna Mae Hilgenfeld- Donna Mullens, Mary Reach, and "A Boy's Dollar,'· Oratorical Read- Tommy White. Dramatic Coach ing-Jim Knisely-"For This We is Anna H. Bethune.

Fight,'' Play-"Dark Wind"'-Norma Ankrom, Jim Knisely, Mlll1 Shubert High School (Class B): Ann Lessel, Margaret Goldsmith. Dramatic Reading-Jo Ann Lewis All are coached by Margaret Ma- -"Court Room Scene" from the lony.

Merchant of Venice.

Stella High School (Class B): Dramatic Reading-Dorothy MillMiss . Meta Norenberg of the er-"Eyes," Oratorical Reading- Peru Teachers English department Lois Helmick-"The Last Great is to be the judge of the entire Hope on Earth." Supt. J. Howard contest. She has had a wide range Frazee coached both selections. of experience: some at the University of Nebraska and in the Iowa Honey Creek High School (Class schools.

B). Dramatic Reading-Evelyn H.albert-"They Grind Exceeding There is to be no state contest Small," Humorous Reading-Margaret Morris-"You Can't Take It this year, hence this will be the With You.'' Alice Jo.hnson is the meet of highest rank for the contestants. dramatic coach.

210 high school. pupils play in massed concert

Spring's here. Yes, you can Twenty-two schools, four states, orchestration, each school sent in really tell it around here (or at least the girls think so). They all and approximately two-hundred a list of its best players and the ingo to classes in sweaters or in and ten high school students will strument each played. From this suits. They very seldom wear their coats anymore and the sailors participate in the massed band list selections were mad,e so that all go to class with their P-coats . concert to be given at 8 p. m. on there would not be over-instruon. Of course, some of the fellows Wednesday, March 28, in the Col- mentation in any one section of are from California and are used lege Auditorium. Those schools the band. to a warmer climate. Anyway, Mr. Jindra, the local spop.sor of they don't think it\s too cold to sit that will be represented in the the clinic, sele.cted from a list of band are Auburn, Brock, Dawson, around on the benches on the campus with the girls. My girl friend Douglas, Fairbury, Hebron, Hum- 250 applicants, the 210 who will and I sat on a bench yesterday boldt, Johnson, Nebraska City, Ne- participate. In doing this, the parnoon, but I guess all the fellows maha, Pawnee City, Peru, Plattsticipants were chosen largely from were afraid that they'd be late to mouth, Shubert, Steinauer, Table the first lists of applications reclass.

Rock, Talmage, Tecumseh, Tarkio, ceived.

The concert is open to the pubMom, I think there is going to Missouri, Rock Port, Missouri. Sabe a spring formal. I don't know betha, Kansas, and Sidney, Iowa. lic. The admission is fifty cents or for sure, but I think so. Can I In order to insure well balanced a budget ticket. have a new formal or will you · send my old one down. I bet we've spent,enough money sending that old one back and forth to have gotten me a new one.

MASSED BAND CONCERT The di:amatic clinic will be here on Friday, so I guess I'd better go press one of my skirts to wear to school.

Love, -Susie.

P. S.-Write soon and don't forget to send the formal and ·the .cake.

P. S. S.-If you hear about a MINK festival here, don't worry. thought, too, that minks would ke over the campus. , It means t high school band members m Missouri" Iowa, Nebraska, d Kansas, will be here. Boy, I ish lrd had a drum last year.

Star Spangled Banner -----------------.-------------------Key Immortal Legion --------------------------------------Keenan Ovi:;rture "Minerva" ___ ------------ _________________ DeRubertis Rimski-Korsakow Melodies ______________________________ Yoder Arietta "Giannina Mia" from "The Firefly" ______________ Frimly Bernice Maledon March "General MacArthur" ____________________________ Huffer Intermission

March "Ciribiribin" --------------------------------- ___ Alford Clarinet Polka ----------------------------------------_Bennet Romantic Legend "Niobe" __________________________ DeRubertis "Will You Remember?" from "Maytime·' --------------Romberg Bernice Maledon The Army Air Corp Song -----------------------------Crawford Artillery Song ------------------------------------------Sousa The Marine Hymn -------------------------------------Phillips Anchors Aweigh ----------------------------------Zimmerman

Two guest stars come to MINK festival N. De Rubertis, L. L. D., will be the guest conductor at the MINK band clinic •on March 27 and 28.

Dr. Rubertls is the director of the Kan-

sas City Municipal Band which is a group of forty professionals that plays forty-eight concerts each summer. He has been on the Peru cam· pus before, having. directed a group of professionals on the stage in the late 1920's. Or. Rubertis received his training in Europe, .but has made his home in Kansas City, Missouri, for the past thirty years.

Many of

his own compositions, two of which will be presented In the concert, have won him national honor.

He is arriving in Peru on Tuesday to enable him to conduct a rehearsal on Tuesday evening.

Dr. Rubertis will have as his guest star Miss Bernice Maledon.

Miss Maledon is a graduate of the Missouri State Teachers College where she was a music major. She made her public debut as a soprano soloist while still in her teens and has had many lead roles in professional productions of light opera and musical comedy. Miss Maledon has appeared with the Hour of Charm, the St. Louis opera company, and appears every week over station WDAF in Kansas City.

Mr. V. H. Jindra is the local sponsor of the clinic and has done much to bring the two guest stars before the college students.

Members read for Sigma Tau

The women of the Methodist Church will prepare and serye the noon and evening meals for the clinic members.

Sigma Tau Delta met Monday, March 12, for a business meeting and an enjoyable program.

The directors of the variOlli! bands represented will be guests at a Director's Luncheon on Wednesday noon.

A discussion was held pertaining to plans for the Interfraternity Banquet. The president, Mary Meister, will soon appoint members to serve on the banquet committee.

Mr. Hayward and Mrs. Marsh are in charge of the housing for the clinic members.

The first plans for the annual spring Sigma Tau initiatory banquet were also begun.

Dr. Bradford informed the group that the editor of the Peru Pointer, Mr. Stanley, had agreed to print "Sifting Sand' again this year.

After the business meeting. those on the program read the selections they had written. Miss Tear read three short poems. The fast one was printed in the Peru Pointer and was titled "War Mother." The second, "New Year," was the poem she used on her New Years greeting cards this year. The last poem was one she had written after seeing the petals of a pear tree on the ground and after noticing violets growing along a bank reminding her of snow.

Bette Overman read a short story titled "Within White Walls."

Mary Meister read "Deep and True" and "The Chain,"' twcJ poems writen by Rosalie Weatherfield.

Bill Woods gave a summary of the paper he had written last year, "The History and Influence of the Press in Nemaha County." Bill received the .,Louise Mears Geo~ graphical Medal for this piece of writing.

A short story, written by Phyllis Herrick titled "Old Joe,"' was read

by Miss Norenberg. She also read an original poem-"Widening Horizons."

Delicious refreshments were served by Betty Berger and Mary Jo Hoskins.

Schedule for the day:

Clinic participants will follow this program when they arrive on the campus, Wed., March 28: 8'.00- 9:00-Registration and organization in Music Hall.

9:00-11:45-Rehearsal.

12:00-Noon.

1:15- 4:30-Rehearsal.

4:30- 6:00-Clinic Mixer.

5:00- 6:00-Meeting of Band Directors.

6:00-Evening meal.

8:00-Massed Band Concert.

Students may take librarian's course The Librarian's course of training to be offered for six weeks, beginning in April, will be of interest to all students who desire to become library assistants.

Miss Kennedy, director o! the course, says that the work consists of general library information, such as location of books and reference materials, filing work, and laboratory practice which is actual library routine.

Students are trained for future library work in this manner. A number of new assistants will be needed for the summer term as well as for next year. Any student interested in this course should apply to Miss Carey or Miss Kennedy at once.

Editorials

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Do your bit!

During these last weeks of March our campus will be the scene of two high school activities-a district declamatory contest and the MINK music f es tival. · During these ev@ts, many high. school students will visit Peru college, many, perhaps, for the first time. Each of us can help these students to find their way around and to become more familiar with our campus.

Let's do our part in maintaining the reputation of friendliness which our student body has built up in the past.

Now is the time Going on the assumption that all good citizens will back a good cause, the PED staff is asking for help.

Because of decreased enrollment, the staff has fewer members than usual. Because of increased campus activities and responsibilities, the members are busier than usual.

The Blue Stars column-one of the most popular_:__prec sents a real problem. It is no 1easy task for one person to hunt hither and yon for items concerning men and women in service. It wouldn't be at all difficult if people on the campus would turn in items which they receive.

The same is true of Alumni Trail. Nearly everyone on the campus occasionally hears some news of former Peruvians. Why not let the PED reporter know .it so that the information may be ·included 1 If the staff were of normal size, it would be simple to assign a reporter to cover each department regularly. Under present conditions, no one has time to cover a beat unless th@e will be news.

You now know our problem. If you have an item, send it to a staff member or to the PED office. If you know of an occurrence of news value which should be handled by a reporter, let the managing editor know, and she will be happy to assign some one to cover it.

Somebody talked · \Veve all seen these signs, "Because Somebody Talkett" around on the campus and distributed elsewhere. The purpose of these signs is to keep us from telling things that will kill or otherwise harm the bovs in service.

However, careless talk can l{urt others too. Gossip is harmful and too often malicious. It is only natural that girls in the dorm, sailors in the ship, and students in the classrooms will talk. But-talk and gossip are two different things.

The gossip on the campus recently has caused a great deal of commotion, extra council meetings, and a great many hurt feelings. These could have been spared if the persons hearing it would have just forgotten it instead of running to tell their best friend and so on until everyone on the campus knew.

No one likes to be the subject of gossip, so before you rnpeat anything again, put yourself in that person's place, and we 're sure you '11 think better of repeating it.

Thanks As an expression of gratitude, the staff hereby says "Thanks" to the college office fori a long needed pencil sharpener. The possession of this treasure will make our "points" more sharp, more clear, mid more definite.

Doggone? No, still here.

I once heard some one say that the only place for the numerous dogs around the country is six feet under ground.

I thought that was terrible at the time, but since I came to Peru, I wonder if there wasn't a little logic in that statement. I have learned to expect having my feet knocked out from under me by about six dogs coming in from all sides, but when I have to sit in class with one foot on a dog and try to take notes above its panting-.,--that is too much.

I don't like to see dogs at the end of a chain nor locked up in stuffy sheds. An undernourished dog with its ribs protruding is almost more than I can stand. But neither can I stand an overbearing dog. If and when they-the dogstake over our classrooms and get first place in chow line, my ·college days will he over abruptly. Apparently it vYill be soon!

It was once thought that children should be seen and not heard. The same should be true of dogs to some extent.

The last thing one hears at night is the howling and barking of all the dogs in Peru. If they would do that barking at seven in the rooming to awaken one for his seven-fifty class, all their unnecessary actions could be forgiven.

In addition my roommate has three large, stuffed dogs on the beds in our room and a sign, "Dog Kennel," on the door. In a situation like this, how can one be a dog lover?

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Jllumni Crail

Dear Ruthie, Listed in the March issue of the How has your head nurse been Nebraska Educational Journal is a treating you lately? You sound so directory of local teachers [!Ssocia- enthusiastic about your training. tions for the year of 1944.

I had a letter from Louise RoettIn glancing through the list, ger ('43- 44) the other day. She's Miss Gockley was struck by the still working in Lincoln and loves number of familiar names--names i1:. of people who had attended P. S. Lavonne Graves sister, Jean T. C. at some time: (.'42.!43), now Mrs. Edward Wal· Becoming intrigued, Miss Gock- ters, is coming home for a visit in ley checked rather carefully and Council Bluffs. Her husband is found that in each of the six edu- stationed at Jacksonville, florida. cational districts in Nebraska some Evelyn Inglis ('41) wasn't satisformer Peruvian was listed as an fied with just carrying a teaching officer of a local unit. position, but is now carrying a diaProbably farthest from the cam- mond as well. The lucky man is pus is Mrs. Freda Cowell now of Johnny Young, of Summerfield, Gering. She is secretary of the Kansas.

Mona Handley ('44) has been Scotts Bluff County Rural Teachre-hired to teach at her rural ers Association in District VI. In District V. the southwestern school north of Stella, Nebraska.

Verna Rogers Handley ('43·'44) part of Nebraska, two former students represent P. S. T. C. Mr. has been hired to teach at Nemaha Robert Calkins of Benkleman is again next year. Her husband is president of the Dundy County Ed- a Gunner's Mate 3-c on a merchant ship. ucation Association.

Dorothy Hanks Smith ('42) and Mr. C. L. Jones of Minden is vice-president of the Kearney her husband recently visited friends and relatives in Nebraska County Teachers Association.

City. Her husband, Lieutenant Mr. Paul Maxwell of Sutherland Jared Smith, (At. '40-'42) went heads the West Lincoln County back to Tennessee, awaiting overTeachers organization in District seas duty, and Dorothy is now reIV. Also in that division is Mr. siding in Lincoln.

Otto Kucera of Brpadwater, viceJanis Baker (At. '42) and Lieupresident of the Morrill County tenant Jack Free were married at Education Association. her home in Omaha recently. He In District II in which the col- is a dentist in the Army. They are lege is located, six Peruvians hold together in California at the preoffice. sent time.

In the Nemaha Cocnty Teachers Association, Miss Faye Green of Howe was listed as president; Miss Elizabeth Boehler of Auburn as vice-president; and Miss Oneita Armstrong of Nemaha as secreJuniors met and elected second tary-treasurer.

Mr. A. R. Lichtenberger of Un- semester class officers to take derwood School in Omaha is nam- charge of the various spring aced secretary of the Douglas Coun- tivities which the junior class sponsors. Officers who were chosty group. en at this meeting are Glendora In the Peru State Teachers Col- Galloway, president; Ruth Kean, lege Unit of N. E. A., Miss Nona vice-president; Janice Kimsey, secPalmer serves as secretary and Mr. retary; and Una May Leech, treasE. H. Hayward is treasurer. Both urer. were former students and are now faculty members.

In District I, the Jefferson County Association has three Peruvian officers. Mr. Carl Ludington of Diller is vice-president; Miss Ruth Patterson of Fairbury is secretary; and Mr. J. Murrell Todd of ReyGroup singing was led by Dr. nolds is treasurer.

Miss Harriett Scott of ·Pawnee Maxwell, accompanied by Miss City is secretary of the Pawnee Musil, for convocation on Friday, County group; Miss Rita King of March 9.

The vocal talent of the faculty Milford heads the Seward County members was kept 3ecret, but two organization.

In District III Miss Hazel Reeve, things were brought out-one was as president, directs the activities that the faculty doesn't care for of the Wayne Teachers Association. the song, "Swinging on a Star;" She is Peru's only representative the other was that Mr. Hayward·s favorite popular song is "Paper in northeast Nebraska.

That Peru alumni play 2n im- Doll."

After the group singing, a conportant part in the educational development in the state is quite evi- test on musical knowledge was dent if one may judge from this conducted by Dr. Maxwell; it was between the freshmen. sophomores, directory. juniors, seniors, and faculty, and was judged by Mr. Hayward.

The freshmen won the contest closely followed by the sophomores in the number of points scored.

Naturally, everyone expected the ·freshmen to win, because they have more time to listen to the The annual silver tea of the radio than the upperclassmen.

Home Economics department, held The program ended with the in the music hall auditorium on combined voices of the group singWashington's birthday, was a great ing the Color Song. success.

G. Galloway is Junior president

Quiz proves fun during convo

Silver tea proves great attraction

The twenty-five-pound cake, made by Mrs. Rawson, Jean Van Camp, and Mildred Schmic'l.t, from Martha Washington's recipe, was pronounced delicious by those who attended. Jean Van Camp and Mrs. Rawson served the cake, and Mildred Schmidt poured the tea.

Miss Edna Weare, head of the Home Economics deparlment, welcomed the guests at the door.

Background piano music was furnished by Ila Grush, Mary Jo Hoskins. Ruth Randall, and Aileen Wheeldon. The piano decoration was a stump and hatchet made ih colorful crepe paper and represented the remains of the cherry tree Washington chopped down .. . Delores Schreiner is to be credited for this attractive piece of work.

All who attended are looking forward to another such event on the campus.

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Lola Yates (At. '41-'42) an Korah Baker (At. '42) were ma ried in Auburn Feb. 25. Lola a her husband, now a Tech. Sgt., ar' in Florida, where he .is attendin a rest camp.

Edna Gerwick Herold (At. '35 is living near Hiawatha, Kansa

on a farm. She has been kept bus with her farm work and keep· house for her husband and daughter Judy.

Mary Grovenburg Wheeler (At. '40-'41) is living in Auburn at the home of her parents. She, too, ~· now a proud mama.

Write and let me know what's new in Omaha.

Love, -Ruth.

Table service is Home Ee project "Someone is going to han something good to eat'' is the statement made when one enters the Training School on Wednesday afternoons. That is the afternoon that the table service class, under the direction of Miss Brackney, meets to study proper ways of setting tables and serving food.

Each woman serves as a hostess, a waitress, an assistant hostess, and a critic. She makes out her own menu and assigns duties to each member of the class.

The different styles of serving are discussed and on each Tuesday before the meal is served, a demonstration is given. All of the different styles are used except the family style as it is used in American homes daily. The Russian style, the most formal type of serving, is used at nearly all formal occasions. The courses are all served separately and from the kitchen. "Compromise with waitress" is semi-formal. Thi; assistant hostess serves the meat dish and the hostess serves the potatoes and vegetable. All side dishes such as butter, jelly, bread, etc. are served by the waitress. In "compromise without waitress" the hostess does all of the work herself. She prepares everything in the kitchen, and decides which courses will be easiest for her to serve from the kitchen and which from the table. All food is served from the table in the English service.

All of the meals served so far this semester have been delicious.

Following are two menus: tomato jelly, aspic, roast chicken. dressing, toasted carrot sticks: baked apple salad stuffed with pineapple and orange, hot rolls, grape jell, meringue shells with ice cream, whipped cream, and nuts, and coffee; and baked mackerel. brussel sprouts with hollandise sauce, peach and cherry salad, graham muffins, jelly, pickles, birthday cake, orange sponge, and coffee.

Members of the class include Delores Schreiner, Ruth Evelyn 1Rawson, Margaret We\lensiek, Jean Van Camp, Mildred Schmidt, and Marian Deck.

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Blue Sfars • • • .warrant Officer Mervin Keedy ·'38) and his wife (nee Alice er} and son visited on the pus recently. Mr. Keedy has n stationed at Chanute Field ere he has been taking an adced course in weather forcast-

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Lt. Kenneth Rohrs ('40-'43) has en reported missing over Austria. Lt. Rohrs had completed 35 missions and was holder of the Air ,Medal.

Sgt. Glen Sheely ( 140) has been :stationed at Winslow, Arizona. . Lt. Theodore Grave ('38) is with the 754th Engineer Parts Company in the Mediterranean theater. He recently received a citation.

LeRoy Redfern ('41) was re.cently promoted to lieutenant (jg).

Lt. Redfern is now at sea with the fleet.

Pvt. John Rhodus ( '12) with the Army Air Communications is stationed in Maine.

Ensign Robert Michaelson, a former V-12 trainee, recently visited on the campus and then reported to a base in California where he will g10 on a destroyer for du.ty in the Pacific.

2nd Lt. Lowell Faust bombar·dier on a B-24 Liberat~r, has received the air medal for meritorious achievement in combat over Europe.

Bill Mannschreck, a former V-12 trainee, received his commission in the Navy at U. C. ·L. A., Calif. He is now at Washington, o. c., studying at an advanced gunnery school.

Capt. Thomas J. Majors ('39) was recently promoted to that rank in England. Capt. Majors is now flying equipment and air-sea res. cue officer at an Eighth Air Force .P-51 Mustang station. He is a member of the. 78th Fighter Group which has destroyed more than 445 nazi planes, 260 of them in aerial combat.

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contest committee Committees for handling the District Dramatic Contest have been set up by Bill Woods, President of Peru Dramatic Club. The members were selected from the Peru Players and Dramatic organizations, and points will be given ·· for their work in each cluo.

Publicity will be handled by Leonore Larson (ch.) and Betty Berger. Laurine Clayburn (ch.), Jean Holman, Paul Stoddard, Jack Berlett, and Ken Folkarts will be responsible for collecting all properties needed in the plays. Registration in the auditorium lobby will be handled by Betty Hopkins (ch.), Frances Guy, and Una Mae Leech. The committee on reception includes Joanne Banks (ch.), Mary Jo Hoskins, Marlyn Hoberg, Doris Wagner, Margaret Rea, Rosa Lee Weatherfield, and Elizabeth Hopkins. The arrangements for housing the clinic members will be taken care of by Ruth Co~­ stock (ch.), Janice Kimsey, and Mary Meister. All staging for the plays is to be done by Bill Woods (ch.), Margaret Lewis (Call Girl), Richard Keil, Barbara Berger, and Frankie Montgomery. Plans for the social gatherings are the responsibility of Barbara Mmh (ch.), Wanda Bowers, Marion Stover, and Bette Overman.

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Three former 'il-12 trainees, Bob Weber, Emroy "~ed" Clifton, and Jirp Thornton, have·.. received their commissions at Fort Schuyler, New York.

Pvt. Lawrence Good ('42) is now in France.

Lt. Ludvick Jun ( ~0) has been transferred from Chicago to San Antonio, Texas, and is with the signal corps.

Ensign Roy Lively ('38) was 1one of the men moved from his ship to make room for participants of the Yalta Conference.

Sl-c Bill Gridley ('37-'39) has been engag:ed in shuttling troops across the English .Channel to France since June 8-two days after D-day.

RM2-c Marion Hicks ('41-'42) is a forward on the basketball quintet of an aircraft carrier of the U. S. Atlantic Fleet. His station aboard ship is in the radio shack where he stands his regular night and day watches.

Of the group of trainees who graduated from PSTC in October of this year, Webster Smith and Gordon Ackerman are now attending Northwestern University, Jack Palmer and Charles Kosmak are at Oornell University, and Howard Sjogren' is at Columbia.

A!so of this group is Bill Campbell who graduated from Notre Dame on March 8.

S-Sgt. Kenneth Reed of Auburn died recently in Luxembourg of wounds received in action. He is the son of CPO William Reed of the Seabees and Leona Roby Reed, both of whom have attended Peru.

His sister, Mrs. Dudley Swift of Omaha, is also a former Peruvian.

Student in need of ghost reader "Take pencil and paper please, I want to assign just a few outside readings on the subject of our next lesson!' These words greeted my· ears as I entered my first class for the day. I sighed, for I saw what 1 thought precious hours of these beautiful spring days spent in the dingy old library.

At last the period ended and with a sigh of relief I came out into the sunshine. I skipped along light-heartedly to my next class, only to hear, "Before we begin our discussion I wish to assign a few outside readings."

All morning it continued. "Please copy this list of books for other references."

"Scan and make brief notes in outline form from these for your notebook."

I groaned! I could just see all my vacant periods dwindling away among books.

Lunch refreshed me to such an extent that I was actually cheerful when class time came again.

"Well, I still have Saturday,'' I thought. and smiled as I entered my next class. The smile soon disappeared. More library readings!

This was getting worse. It was terrible!!

In my next class I didn't wait for the teacher to tell me-I picked up my pencil and headed a sheet of paper-"Library Readings," for I now exp€cted the worst.

It was a little different, how-

ever. He said, "Write a synopsis of the following operas for Friday.~ Somehow I didn't sleep much that night. I had a nightmare-I saw a Germany Army made up of bound magazines, books, pens, and pencils getting ready for my execution.

Perhaps I am losing my mind.

I don't know, but, please-if some morning anyone finds me stiff and cold, just put on tny tombstone, ."She died of a few outside readings."

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Peru ca~s~~rs mak~';, new high point record

Well, .here it is-2 hours until the deadline for this column and

by William Witty yours truly has absolutely nothing The·highlight of the '44-'45 basThe Peru club won. six games, written and few prospects for findketball season just ended, for and lost eight. The cagesters scoring something to write about. But Coach Al Wheeler's Peru Bobcats, ed 670 points to their opponents' here goes! The first thing I must was the new scoring record set. A 697.

Don Duncan, at center for the get off my mind is more or less an total of 81 points was scored apology. In my last column I stat- againSt Grand Island Air Base in Bobcats, was high man for the seaa scheduled game on the 'Cats' son with 175 points. Duncan hails ed that former Yeoman Liston, who floor. from Hastings, where he was an recently transferred to the rehabilall-state center last year. itation hospital at Great Lakes.

Dick Mastain, second high point man. cotnes from Compton, Caliwas suffering from a nervous disfornia. order which I erroneously called Bill Kerr, of Central City, was psycho-neurosis. I feel that I high-point man in Nebraska high should correct my mistake. I school circles last year.

"Chico" Staples, captain of the should have said he was being Too much height, coupled with team, comes from Chico, California. transferred to the· hospital for too much experience were the two His floor work coupled with his treatment. factors used by the George Pep- ability to keep his teammates at Life aboard ship is per usual- perdine college team of Lo3 Ange- the right places made him invalles, California, to defeat the Peru quiet and uneventful as would 'be Bobcats 77-44 in the first round of uable to the quint.

Pat Rooney, one of Nebraska expected of a hundred sailors?!! the National !ntercollegiate Bas- City's former outstanding athletes, The first signs of spring are now ketball Tournament held Tuesday, showed up very well whenever he becoming evident. How can I tell? March 12, at Kansas City, Missouri. joined the squad on the floor.

Led by Buzolich, a six--foot"Chuck ' Harrington of Auburn, -Well the robins have returned, seven-inch center, the Pepperdine was another versatile man; he genthe frees are budding, and the team led Peru 42-11 at half time. erally gave a good account of himthoughts that have occupied a The Bobcats found the hoop dur- self when playing. sailor1s mind all winter are now ing the second half to score 33 of Ray Averett gave fans occatheir 44 points, while Pepperdine sional thrills when he tossed long becoming apparent. scored 35 points. rhots; his speed on the floor was One of the latest fads in smoking Buzolich led the scoring for Pep- another asset. He comes from is the old reliable-the pipe. Pipes perdine with 28 points. Kerr was Salt Lake.

Warren Jaeger of Washington, are becoming very popular among top man for Peru with 13 points.

Peru line-up fg ft pts Missouri, a substitute, turned in the boys as are crew cuts. It's a Mastain _____________ 3 2 8 creditable performances whenever very common sight to see a lad Rooney _____________ o O 0 he saw action.

1 13 who, the day before, had sported Kerr _. _______________ 6 Pat Ricketts, another substitute, Ricketts _____________ 2 1 5 comes from Campbellsville, Kena beautiful head of combable hair, Duncan _____________ 2 2 6 tucky. He. too, played good ball drifting in from "Ye olde local Hall ________________ o o o whenever he had the chance. barber shoppe" completely shorn Staples ______________ o 0 0 Individual scoring for members Averett _____________ 3 0 6 of his locks-the sight of which 0 6 of the team was divided as follows: might possibly have inspired Jaeger ______________ 3 Duncan ---------------------175 Shakespeare to write "The Barber Total ______________________ -44 Mastain _____________________ i03 of Seville."

Kerr ------------------------102 Pepperdine line-up fg ft pts Staples ---------------------- 84 O'Brien _____________ 7 0 14 I suppose most of the girls have 0 12 Rooney --------------------- 72 missed the two Romeos, Carl John- Hendrix ____________ 6 Buzolich ___________ 14 0 28 Harrington ------------------ 52 son and Joe (Speedy) Hohlfeld .

Lawyer _____________ 2 0 4 Averett --------------------- 39 Both boys have recently left for o o Ricketts --------------------- 30 a base.further north (via Chicago). Clark _______________ o 1 11 Jaeger ---------------------- 13 They say the Lakes are beautiful Wandell _____________ 5 Huff ____ ' . f ___________ 2 0 4 this time of the year and are espeTotal ______________________ 670 Self _________________ 2 O 4 cially popular for swimming, boatThe schedule was as follows: ing, and drilling-but we prefer Opponents/ Total _______________________ 77 Peru's Score not to thing about the latter.

49-Ji'airmont Air Base ________ 39 (Johnson was sent up for medical 33-Lincoln A. A. F. __________ 53 treatment) 37-Denver University _______ -42 60-Mexico City ______________ 46,./ The perpetual battle between 20-Marysville Navy __________ 45 Nebraskans and Californians sta47-Hastings Naval Depot ____ -48 tioned in Peru has recently died 38-Hastings Naval Depot _____ 42 down somewhat, but burst forth Thirty-five track prospects re- 49-Doane Navy ______________ 37/ again with renewed vigor as the Californians gloried in the typical ported for workout Monday night, 81-G.rand Island Air Base ____ 39 / 51-Uncoln A. A. F. __________ 81 "liquid sunshine" that has been March 12. Coach Wheeler is en45-Dllane, Navy ______________ 50 thusiastic about the r.ersonnel and falling the past few days. Some 46-Marysville ________________ 43 / of them have even lost the home- potentialities, hence is planning an active season. One of the objec- 70-I)o)ane Navy ______________ 50 / sick look in their eyes. tives will be the Drake Relays to 44-George Pepperdine _______ 77 Well, as the 18-year old report- be held, as usual, in Des Moines, 670 __________ Total __________ 697 iug to his draft board said, "all Iowa. good things must end," this ends!

Peru cats lose in K. C. tourney

Peru athletes start track activities

Mardis Grocery Groceries, Meats, Fruits and Vegetables

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THEATRE! ¥ MARCH 20-21"The Big Noise" "This is America" Navy Yard MARCH 22-23-24"Moonlight in Vermont" "Crime by Night'' MARCH 25-26,, "The Princess and the Pirate" "Devil Boats" MARCH 27-28;;-.

"Ladies Courageous" MARCH 29-30·31"Henry Aldrich's Little Secret'' "The Last Ride"

Navy War Bond Cartoon Sel'Tioo

"They want to know if THEY can celebrate X-Day by shaving their mustaches and buying some Navy War Bonds!u

Dr. Holman tells of casualty· work

Co-ed activities

by Mary Rishel

Concerning the Bell Telephone Company's contribution, which hangs on the wall, the co-eds have adopted a theme song.

"Little buzzer on the wall Ain't you got no heart at all, Ain't you got no ting-a-ling, Darn you buzzer-caint you ring?" ('Scuse the ain'ts-I'm only quoting.)

The girls' dorm seems to be the boarding house for "rumors" lately. We, of E. M. Hall, think it best that the ear drums of all students on the campus would close and tongues would lay still when bits of "news" come floating along.

Unless we know it to be true-let's not become a phonograph record.

While some of the less fortunates were mudded in during "Spring"' vacation, Peg Reazer went gallavanting off to Gulfport, Miss .. where she visited her fiancee Lt. Charles Perkins of the U. S. Air Corps. She was accompanied by his mother.

Donna Larimore and Alice Garrison have gone all out for Modern Art. Their room has been turned into an art gallery-with masterpieces adorning all the walls.

What makes it unique is the fact that some of Eliza Morgan's "Daughters" have become the artists and painted their versions of life in many forms.

Do you have a heart? Or has your heart been broken and cast aside? All you. need to do is go to Fisher and Foster's room where you can find hearts · of all sizes pasted .on the cei)ing-'course some of them are beginning to float down but anyway when they :re on the floor you won't need to stretch your neck to look up in the air.

We haven't been able yet to figure out whether some of the girls are taking the Charles Atlas Course or practicing up for Golden Gloves down in 214-but anyway "Maggie" Rea showed up with 8 black eye-you ought to get her version of it' The most popular and up and coming organization this year seems to be the "Third Finger-Left Hand Club.'' Two new members are LaVonne Graves and Donna Steffen. LaVonne is engaged to Ensign Bob Michaelson, former Peru V-12 trainee, who was here recently on leave. Donna is engaged to Ken Williams who left at the end of this trimester and is now stationed at Olatha, Kansas.

Mrs. Marsh heard the shuffle of feet in the men's cloak room and in investigation found that "Rastus the Rodent"-(he's a rat) w11s hiding from the screaming co-eds.

Maybe he did think they were whistling at him, but nevertheless we·'ve got him locked in, until someone takes some nerve tablets and goes in after him.

Again the Kappa Delta Kampus, "honorary" demerit sorority, has pledged six new members. "Initiations" were held at Council meetings the past two nights and now they're full fledged members.

The candle companies of Nebraska will be flushed and rushed with business, and it also looks as if we'\ll have to start eating raw carrots, for again blackouts are being held from 11 p. m. each night until morning.

Perhaps these words ;ire getting hard on your iris and pupil, (eyes) so we'll sever the vocal chord ..strain until next time, when again we'll "chip-chip" about Eliza Morgan and her "inmates."

Dr. J. M. Holman of the V-12 Unit gave some interesting information concerning the medical department of the Navy and its work with the wounded when he spoke at convocation on February 23.

Because of the efficiency of the medical department, 90 percent of the wounded men are able to live. and though not all go back to battie, they can go back to civilian life. This is because of the immediate care given them.

As troops advance, hospitals advance. Corpsmen and stretcher bearers give immediate attention.

The hospital unit remains about 100 feet behind the advance units. · This temporary unit continues to move forward and a base hospital .is established as soon as the advance unit has moved ahead far enough to necessitate the base.

Blood transfusions. are given and major surgical operations can be performed right out on the field; the equipment is adequate. X-ray machines alone are lacking.

Sulfa drugs and penicillin have also been responsible for saving the lives of many of the men.

The use of air ambulances makes transportation of patients a simple matter. Within nine homs after injury, wounded men are lying in naval base hospitals in England or on numerous islands. One of the largest convalescent hospitals is located in Australia.

The medical department is one of the oldest bureaus of the Navy and was founded in 1842. This accounts somewhat for its efficient , organization.

Dr. Holman in conclusion stressed the fact that now a man has a much greater chance to return to normal life and to be a more useful citizen th~n he had after the last war.

J.P. Clark Shoe Repairs of All Kinds Electric Shoe Sb.op

IY. w. C. A. "Religion in Democracy or Democracy in Religion," was the topic .-focussed at Y. W. C. A. on Tuesday evening, March 6.

The meeting was led by Delores Schreiner and Bernice Bletscher with the assistance of other Y. W. members.

SeveJaI stories dealing with the necessity of regular attendance at church were read; these lent a significant meaning to the discussion.

Special music was played by Margaret Spellman, and songs were led by Louella Tiemann assisted at the piano ty Aileen Wheeldon.

The meeting was dismissed after all members repeated the bene-

diction.

"Marriage and Family Relationships" was the theme for the Tuesday, February 20th, Y. W. C. A. meeting. Miss Edna Weare's class in home problems was in charge of the panel discussion. Those appearing on the panel we1 e Barbara Marsh, Donna Steffan, Ruth Evelyn Rawson, Joan Thickstun, and Carrie Ellen Adamson. They discussed the problems of courtship and engagement, and those traits which tend to foster a happy marriage.

Marion Deck led some group singing.

Service with a smile!

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Committees were organized, and work for the coming event was outlined.

At the close of the meeting, refreshments of cup cakes and hot chocolate were served by Wanda.

Bowers and Barbara Marsh.

Former Peruvian heads Bookmen Appearing in the March issue of the Nebraska Educational Journal. is a picture of Forrest B. Shrader of Lincoln, Nebraska, a Peru graduate of the class of 1930 who has recently been elected as president of the Nebraska Bool1:man's Association.

Mr. Shrader, who has been a representative of the McCormick1\father Publishing Company for four years, is well known in the educational field as he was formerly a superintendent in several Nebrr.ska schools.

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The meeting concerned the District one-act play and reading contest for high schools which is to be held on the campus March 23.

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The Dramatic Club met Thur!!day evening, March 8, in the Little Theatre. Bill Woods, president, called the meeting to order with important business to discuss.

Betty Berger read a portion of seventh chapter of first Corinthians as scripture and Delores Schreiner gave the closing benediction.

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Dear Mom: Gee, I wish I'd have come home over Easter. Peru sure was quiet.

Practically all the girls went home, and naturally most of the fellows left. But, mom, 1 just couldn't come home. All the people there

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had seen my Easter outfit since I wore it last year, but only my roommate had seen it here. I might just as well have worn it sooner though, cause there sure wasn't many people in the Dorm to see it. I wore it to school yesterday though.

Massed band delights appreciative audience Applause echoed through the college auditorium, Wednesday, March 28, when the two hundred-ten piece massed band presented its final concert after a day and a half of strenuous and constant rehearsals. A large crowd filled the main floor and the balcony of the auditorium.

Mom, guess what I just heard.

I just heard that maybe the Navy will transfe1· out in July. Golly, it sure will seem different without the fellows. It makes me think I'm doing something for the war effort when I let them go to meals first and when I hold the doors open for them. But, if they have fo leave, I guess they'll have to leave! Golly, except for the few civilians, it will be just like going to a fashionable girl's school. Of course, mom, I don't know if this is true or not. but maybe I'd better wait until next year to get those new dresses.

MINK director lauds clinic work A native Italian, Dr. De Rubertis was guest conductor for the MINK contest. He was born in Naples and came to the United States in 1907, after he had established himself in music.

Speaking of dresses-my formal came this morning along with your letter. I'm glad you said I can have a new formal. I'm going to get out the catalogue and order it as soon as I finish this. I'm going to send my old one back tomorrow -Boy, I sure hope they have the formal now.

Boy, the MINK band and the dramatic contest sure were good, and, mom, you should have seen the singer. She was so pretty and she had such a good voice. I went backstage afterwards and talked to her. I noticed real carefully how she fixed her hair and when I got back to the dorm I tried fixing mine that way. It doesn't look quite the same, but it's easy to fix; so I'm going to wear it this way. awhile. The band was good too, and it had some of the cutest fellows in it.

My roomie and I walked out to the river Sunday afternoon. We were awfully tired when we got back, but it sure was worth the trip. Peru really is pretty this time of the year. Even the sailors say so.

Only 8 more weeks of school and I'll be a Sophomore. That ·is I will be if I pass Psychology. I think I understand it better the 1st time I took it. Gee-next year I'll be an upperclassman, with good luck.

I mean if I'm lucky this year, I'll be an upperclassman next year.

Gee, I hope I have good luck next year.

I wonder, mom, if you'll send me my roller skates. It's been such nice weather, and we girls don't have anything to do between 6 and 7:15; so we thought maybe we could roller skate on the campus. Will you?

Mom, maybe I'd better stop. I want to write brother Joe and ask him if he'll send me one of his Jap souvenirs to hang on my walls.

Lots of. the other girls have things in their rooms, but they say they're from their boy friends. I betcha they got them from their brothers though.

I gotta go-so bye and write .soon.

Love, -Susie.

P. S.-My roomie says "hello."

P. P. S.-you didn't tell me how many baby chicks you've got.

P. P. P. S.-Will you send me my old saddle oxfords? My new ones hurt my feet.

Another One-Gee, I'd better send this off quick. I didn't follow some of the rules I've learned in comp class. But you won't give ·me an "E," will you, mom?

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High school students show dramatic ability at contest An enthusiastic group of high school people and their friends attended the District Declamatory contest, held on the campus on March 23. . It was under the immediate directorship of Dr. A. L. Bradford, and sponsored by the Nebraska School Activities Association.

The actual meet began at two p. m. in the Little Theater at which time a large group of students and friends were present.

Following is the list of contestants, their selections, and the rating. received: Original Oratory: Class A: Ingram Yoder of Falls City, "They Shall Not March Alone," Excellent. Oratorical: Class B: Keith Leech of Bratton Union, "Who Is Uncle Sam,'' Superior; and Jim Knisely of Falls City, "For This We Fight," Superior.

Dramatic: Class B: Dean Day of Humboldt, "Eyes," Good; Evelyn Halbert of Honey Creek, "They Grind Exceeding Small," Superior; Dorothy Miller of Stell1. "Eyes," Excellent. Class A: Donna Mae Hilgenfeld of Falls City, "A Boy's Dollar," Excellent.

Humorous: Class B: Carolyn Huston of Salem, "Just One Big Happy Family," Excellent; Margaret Morris of Honey Creek, "You Can Take It With You," Good; Weldon Reagan of Bratton Union, "My New Pink Suit," Excellent.

Class A: Lois Keeling of Falls City, "Laugh, Clown, Laugh," Superior.

Jo Ann Lewis's dramatic reading was not rated because she was unable to finish the selection due to previous illness. She represented Shubert High School.

Three one-act plays were presented to a large audience in the evening. The Salem High School presented "Lost and Found" directed by Miss Anne H. Bethune.

Sterling South, Julia Martineau, Pauleen Babb, Pearl Burchett, Donna Mathews, Mary Reach, and Tommy White constituted the cast.

From this group, Sterling South was given a personal award for outstanding work. The phy was rated as good. Falls City· High School gave "Dark Wind" under the directorship of Miss Margaret Malony. Margaret Goldsmith was picked for individual award and the cast was completed by Norma Ankrom, Jim Knisely, and Mary

Ann Lessel. The play rated superior.

"Coming Round the Mountain," was Plattsmouth's selection and rated an "average." Honey Lou Lahoda, C. B. Rhoden, Tom Berlett, Ruby Gunselley, Bob Gaines, Hernima Reichstadt, Bill Mason, and Betty Carmichael composed the cast and were under the direction of Mrs. Alta H. Reade.

Contestants were judged on interpretation, portrayal, and delivery as well as on choice of selection. The Nebraska High School Activities Association recommended that selections also be judged on their literary value.

Miss Hazel Williams, Dr. Selma Konig, and Miss Meta Norenberg, all of the Peru College English Department, were the critic judges.

Committes plan, for Jr.-Sr. prom Glendora Galloway, president of the Junior class, has selected a list of committees that will work on the Junior-Senior prom to be held on Friday, April 20. The prom is to be formal, and students may invite whomever they wish.

When but a very small boy, De Rubertis amused himself with making various musical tones by rubbing his thumb against different woods. An instructor noticed this native ability and sponsored his studies through the Royal Conservatory of Music in Naples.

At the extremely young age of eighteen, he became assistant conductor to an eminent music master in the Royal Theater.

Since coming to America, he has taken degrees at South Western College at Winfield, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri. At present he is director of the municipal band aml orchestra in Kansas City. He is also established as a guest conductor, having filled four engagements this month similar to the one at PSTC. Next week he will be in Iowa.

The string bass was his first musical instrument and the struggle tabbed as "hardest" was mast,ering the art of conducting.

Mr. De Ruberts is most emphatic on the value of music clinics. His face simply radiated as he explained what an inspiration it was for children, how is gave tangible evidence of their long practice hours and that it gave them a chance to work with a composer.

"Personally," he commented," I would much rather work with high school groups than any other, ,for there you have them right in the bud of development.

"War or no war," he felt, "this is necessary for the youth of America-it is a deviation from routine. It also gives them renewed interests."

Just before leaving, he spoke of his impressions while being here as, "I think it is a very inspiring place-it is picturesque to me, and of course, everybody has been so cordial and so nice to me that I can't forget my visit here."

Soprano solist for the evening, Miss Bernice Madeldon is aspiring to opera.

Miss Bernice Madelon, guest soloist, sang "Giannina Mia" from "The Firefly" and "Will You Remember" from "Maytime.' For encores she chose "My Hero" from "The Chocolate Soldier" anrl "Toujour, Lamour, Toujour." During her second appearance, the Music Department presented her with. a bouq1,1et of American Beauty roses.

Dr. De Rubertis, guest conductor, led the band in two of his original compositions, Overture "Minerva,'' and Romantic Legend, "Niobe."

Dr. De Rubertis arrived en the campus a day early to see that all arrangements were made to his satisfaction ..

Mr. Jindra led the band in the "Star Spangled Banner," after which President Pate gave the welcome.

During the intermission, Superintendent Clements introduced each director of the twenty-two schools and had the members of the band from each school stand.

Navy band plays for clinic mixer Amidst musical notes, "G" clefs, minature instruments and all that make a musical atmosphere, the band clinic students danced to the musie of the navy band. · The social mixer was held from 4:30 to 6:00 Wednesday evening March 28, in the Music Hall.

A large crowd of clinic students, directors, faculty members and other guests attended, keeping time with the recreational period as well as rehearsal hours.

The committee in chargeWanda Bowers, chairman, Mildred Schmidt, Maxine Blinde, Laurine Clayburn, Helen Howlett, and Ruth Dougherty with the assistance of Miss Ruth Musil-planned the social hour for the relaxation of the visitors on the campus.

Pat Rooney directed the band which furnished excellent music, and John Thorson performed the duties of master-of-ceremonies.

Punch and wafers refreshed exhausted MINK students, following the long afternoon rehearsal. A variety of swing music by the band helped to entertain the mass of music students before the evening performance.

The mixer has been tradition;:tl,. along with the other projects con~ nected with the clinic to insure the visitors an enjoyable stay on the Peru campus.

Her first training was at Horns- Facuity members ville Teachers College in Missouri.

Now she is doing private work to present recital under a Kansas City instructor.

Miss Ruth Musil and Dr. Castle During the week, she is employed by the Golden Jewelry Company Brown will present a joint violinfor two radio programs, and she pia.no recital at the college audiThe committees are: Program: sings at services for a Baptist torrnm on Sunday, April fifteenth Patricia Hill and Phyllis Brinson. ' church and a Jewish Synagogue- at five o'clock.

Dr. Brown will play a group Decoration: Una Mae Leech, all in Kansas City. In between Marjorie Brown, Ruth Kean, Jan- these appearances, she does some of Beethoven numbers and also ice Kimsey, Marian Deck, and concert work and studies. Just several solos in old dance forms recently she has returned from a by lesser composers.

Ruth Comstock.

A set of Brahms variations and New York tour.

Refreshment: Delores Schreiner Tschaikovsky's B flat Minor Con,Louella Tiemann, and Mary J ~ Last March, she was first girl certo will be played by Miss Musil.

Hoskins. on the "Hour of Charm" proiram Mr.. C.. W. Berryman, formerly during its "search for the undis- music mstructor at the University Entertainment: Bernice Blets- covered voice." The ·last two of Omaha and at present director cher, Dorothy Burrows, and Jean summers she has been with the of t~ ~erryman Conservatory of Van Camp.

Metropolitan Opera Company in Music m Omaha, will supply orchesstrated accompaniment on the Clean Up: Glendora Galloway, St. Louis. ~econd piano. Anyone interested Jean Holman. Mary Rischel, and Her husband is serving in the m music is cordially invited to atMargaret Spellman.

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Editorials

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One of our "Freedoms" It seems as if people always give added time and interest to their religion before the day of Christ's birth and the day of his resurrection. However, after these days, there usually is a slump in the number of church-goers.

How wrong this is! Now that the Lenten season is over, we should increase instead of decrease in the number of worshippers. We in Peru have every opportunity to go to church, and we have churches of 4 denominations to attend.

The sad part is, though, that not many of us attend the Sunday service. Why is this7 Are we afraid we'll be late. to Sunday dinned Are we too tired to get up1 Or don't we care enough~ None of these are adequate excuses. The noon meal has been set for 12 :15 on Sunday and church is usually out by 12:00. Church doesn't begin until 10:45 and that is three hours later than a 7:50 class. Catholic Church holds ma:ss at 9:45. But are we interested 1 We should be i Freedom of religion is one of the things we're fighting for. Boys in fox holes all over the world are praying silently that they might live; they're attending services under adverse cnditions, and they're doing it because they realize how important it is. Won't you back them by attending your church Sunday~

We're sorry again The article titled "Student Needs Ghost Reader" in the last issue of the Ped should have had a by-line. At this time we wish to give due credit to Glendora Galloway who wrote the feature article.

United efforts on Red Cross The American Red Cross Drive that has been carried on over the campus these past few weeks has netted $33.00.

The navy was not solicited but a receiving box was placed in the ship with $2.76 being donated. Included also in the $33.00 is the sum of $6.00 which was taken in at the Red Cross Benefit dance, Saturday, March 24, in the Music HalL The faculty was 100% in its contribution but its donation hasn't been counted. ' The Junior Red Cross in the Training School under the sponsorship of Mrs. Larson has been busy getting boxes ready to send to students in foreign countries. These boxes contain a list of 16 articles ranging from a bar of soap and tooth paste to a protractor and modelling clay.

The high school has also filled 6 of these boxes.

The quota for all of Peru was $585. However, a total .of $813 has been raised.

We who gave can be proud of our efforts to bring our boys back sooner. We weren't forced to give as the people in countries oveiTun by Hitlerism were-we gave be.cause we wanted to give. Let's keep 'the spirit and do our part. To stop now is to waste all our efforts. We can't stop till total victory is achieved.

Dorm improvements Fluorescent lighting has finally reached the dorm!

Due to recently adopted restrictions of pulling the light switches in Eliza Morgan, the study hall has come into prom.inence: Its four fifty-watt light bulbs provided anything but sufficient light for the girls. In fact, it was just a teaser.

Now those studies necessary at a "wee" hour can be actually enfoyed-what with a ''little light on the subject.''

So many favorable comments and appreciative words of approval have been made audible that we wonder if there is some formal way a desire for more of the same could be .expressed successfully?

"Food" has been noted as the most pleasant word in .the English language and well it might be after the additions to the cafeteria.

With summer in the offing and food shortages increasing, extra attention has been tagged on the refrigerators. Especially prepared light bulbs have been put in and chemicals are being added that will prevent mold and will absorb odors.

A new and larger dishwasher has been installed. It is one of those·efficient affairs that allows no human hand to touch or to contaminate the dishes.

These additions and the complete menus we have every day are tangible proof of the effort put forth in keeping the food requirements up to par on the campus. We 're very lucky, especially in view of war conditions.

Couldn't we be a little more discreet about childish complaints and more appreciative of work done for us?

Honor frats have rigid standards Peru in time of peace is a member of many honorary Fraternities and International Associations.

Since the outbreak of the war and the decrease in the student body, many of these fraternities and clubs are not active on the campus.

This' year on the campus, the Sigma Tau Delta, Kappa Omicron Phi, Kappa Delta Pi fraternities, the Dramatic Club, Y. W. C. A., and the Freshmen Clubs are all that are organized.

Many of these organizations have certain standards that must be met before a student c<m become a member.

Kappa Delta Pi, under the sponsorship of Dr. Maxwell, is the National Honorary Educational Fraternity. To become a pledge, a student must be of sophomore rating and in the upper one-fourth of the student body in scholorship.

An active member must be equally high scholastically and have a junior standing.

All meipbers must show a continued interest in the field of education.

Kappa Onicron Phi is under the sponsorship of Miss Edna Weare and is the honorary National Home Economics Fraternity. The members are elected from students who have completed a minor in the department with a grade of "B" and who have satisfactory grades in all other subjects.

Jllumni Crail Dear Verona: The last time you wrote you asked about a number of form<?r Peruvians.. I'll try to tell you what a few of them are doing this year.

Mrs. Gale Carter (nee Evelyn Homolka, at. '40) is teaching in a grade school in Los Angeles, California. She is planning now to come to Peru to atterid school this summer.

Ruth Johnson is teaching at Shenandoah, Iowa, this year.

Did you know Jean Hoagland ('43) and Boo Henderson ('42) were married? The wedding ceremony was on March 17, in the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Omaha. They are living in Alexandria, Virginia, where Lieutenant Henderson is athletic instructor at the Army Air Corps base.

Both Bill ('39) and Clara Dunn ('39) are teaching at Clarkson, Nebraska.

Ella Mae Hurlburt ('42) is also teaching. She has the kindergarten position at Tekamah, Nebraska.

Another graduate of 19.42, Mrs. Keith Sutton (nee Bertha Clayburn) has been rehired for the corning year in the grade school at Fullerton, Nebraska.

Mrs. Corl C. Wirth (nee Lois Wagoner, grad. '44) is living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where she may be near her husband who is stationed at Tinker Field.

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John Collin ('39) is employed. in the Gage Laboratory of the St. Louis Ordnance Depot in St. Louis, Missouri.

Eth~l Gross Watkins (at. '42) plans to be on campus this week for a short visit. She has been engaged in war work in Los Angeles, California, but is at home at Burr, Nebraska, to visit her brother, LeRoy Gross, who has just returned from the South Pacific.

Virginia Tri vely ('39) is also working in a war plant. She is employed at the Glenn Martin Bomber Plant in Omaha.

Louise Roettger (at. '44) is still working in Lincoln for the Goodyear Company.

Mary Mannschreck (at. '43), who was teaching at Tecumseh, is · attending the University of Nebraska this semester.

Ruth Sutorius (grad. '39) is the commercial teacher in Avoca High at Avoca, Iowa.

Mrs. Roger Mason (nee Margery Adams, at. '40) is living in Storm Lake, Iowa. She has a little daughter, Beneta Jean.

I hope this settles your curiosity until the next time.

Love, -Carrie Ellen.

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Sigma Tau Delta is the national professional English fratermty and Easter Sunrise Services were is under the sponsorship of Dr. Bradford.

To receive a pledge held Friday morning, March 30, at rating, a student must have taken 7:00 in the Music Hall Auditorium.

1 eight hours of Freshman English s ·with a grade of "A" or "B". An The YWCA has sponsored these services for a number of years in associate member must be a junior Thursday evening, March 29, or senior minoring or majoring in various places in Peru.

They English courses. He must have 1945, 8 P. M., members of the were first held up on Cemetery a scholorship rating of "B" in all Scribbler's Club met in Mt. Ver- Hill, then in the football ~tadium, college work and will have had non Parlors with Dr. Martin and and for the past several years in published a minimum of one thou- Mary Meister, sponsors of the the amphitheater and in the Music sand words of original matter. An hall auditorium. active member is a senior ,.tudent club.

Jean Van Camp was in charge majoring in English, who will have The future meetings of the club of the services this year and was completed 28 semesters hours, and will be the first and third Thurswill have a "B" average in all assisted by YW members and Navy college subjects and be in the up- days in April, and the first Thurs- men. per fourth of the class; he will day in May. It was decided that have had published a minimum the meetings begin at 7 o'clock p.m.

The stage was decorated with of three thousand words of original flowers, ferns, and candles with Tentative program plans were .a church pennant in the center. material. ·· i;nade for the next two meetings.

To become a member of the At 6:50 a· string trio, Patricia Dramatic Club, a student must Members will bring original short Hill, Janice Slagle, and Mary Jo earn points. Once 35 points are .stories to the April 5th meeting, Hoskins, played. At 7:00 the bugle earened, the student is an active and original poems to the April call for church sounded from the member. After that time he must 19th meeting. distance. It was played !Jy Douearn 30 points during a school glas Peterson and Charles BruckFrankie Montgomery was elect- mann. After a hymn the scriptyear to keep his membership. The members are expected to attend ed president, and Phyllis Herrick, ure was read by Dick Mastain. all meetings, being allowed only vice-president.

The message of the morning worthree absences, unless they have The members accepted an invi- ship was given by Nelson Corporon an excellent reason for missing.

Points are earned by acting, tation extended by Mary Meister who was also in charge of the prompting, and in all forms of in behalf of Sigma Tau Delta to communion service and assisted by Leonard Klassen, James Field, Anproduction~ All points earned attend their next meeting. drew Lakey, and Dick Mastain. outside of the dramatic club are given half credit. Miss Hazel WilAileen Wheeldon read an origiSpecial invitations were sent to liams is the sporisor of this club. nal short story which was discuss- all Navy V-12 men. Navy personnel, students, and faculty.

The Freshman clubs are under ed and criticized. the direct supervision of Miss Grace Tear, freshman clas~ sponsor. To become a member in any of these, a student must be of freshman rating and be interested in the work being done.

Published twice monthly, September to May, by the students of the Peru State Teachers College, Peru, Nebraska Y. W. C. A. is open to all women on the campus. President of the Entered at the Postoffice at Peru, Nebraska, as Second Class club is Una May Leech.

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YWCA sponsors Tin Can Salvage To answer the call of salvage chairman for prepared used tin cans, the college Y. W. is sponsoring a salvage of tin cans and waste fats. The cooperation of all college students, faculty members, and townspeople will be appreciated. Collecting points for prepared tin cans and kitchen fats are Landolt's, Mardis' and Railsback's groceries.

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has been hospitalized in an army hospital in Belgium with an Injured knee.

Pfc. Band Leader Wallace Cleveland ('41-'43) and his wife were recently visiting in Peru.

Pfc. Cleveland is waiting for an assignment overseas.

Pvt. Ross Adams ('40) of the Medical Corps is taking six weeks of intensive training at Fort Lewis, Washington, to qualify him as a physical reconditioning instructor.

S 2-c Kenneth Boxley, a former V-12 traine~, wit! graduate from the signal school April 19.

Sgt. and Mrs. Wayne Filmer ((nee Ruth Marshall) recently visited his parents in Peru. Sgt. Filmer ('40) has been stationed at Mi~sion, Texas.

Capt. George Grossoehme ('37'10) was recently presented the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with an Oak Leaf Clustter for superior service as a pilot with the Air Transport Command in the China-Burma-India theater of war. __ Capt. Grossoehme received his awards at Rosecrans Field,

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Ensign Robert Puffsmith will complete a year's schooling at tha supply school in June.

Sgt, Charles Rogers ('42) who \

was with the Third Marines, had an active part in the battle of Iwo Jima.

S 2-c Don Lavigne ('44) stationed at Memphis, Tennessee, has recently been home on leave.

Lt. William Rachow ('43), bombardier in a B-24 Liberator, was recently promoted tO first lieutenant with the 15th AAF in Italy.

Ensign Dwight Houseman ('43) and also a former V-12 trainee recently visited on the campus.

ACRM Chris Mannschreck is an aviation radioman stationed at Corpus Christi, Texas.

ACRM Mannschreck's engagement to Miss Nadine Kuenning of Auburn has been announced. He has been in the Navy five years: Several former V-12 trainees were recently on the campus.

They are Kenneth Williams, Russell Norris, Bill Ha11cock from the Naval Air Station at Olate, Kansas.

MINKs, hundreds of them ',In the spring a young man's adorned the campus of "A Thou- fancy usually turns to thoughts of sand Oaks" on Wednesday last. track."

I had a notion to get out my A little advance "dope" on what snares and see if I couldn't trap to expect from the track team and a few-looked as if hunting would ,from whom to expect it might have been pretty good-nuff said!! help to bring the sport fan's thoughts around to track instead Nert Garon has decided that he of a few other things that the comis going to "quit" the navy; some- ing of spring brings. one told him that N. R. O. students From thirty-five hard working no longer wear white uniforms and capable candidates, Coach Al and now he's mad"!!

Wheeler has high hopes of produc"Dear Respectifully" Thank ing a well-balanced track and field you for the reminder that Shake- ·team that will be capable of bringspeare did not write the "Barber ing home numerous ribbons. of Seville.' I'm sure Pierre Caron One of the 'Cats to watch will will smile down, (or up) on me as I give him due credit for writing be "Jumping" Bob Day from Columbus, Nebraska. A graduate the same.'' from Columbus high last year, he Best I explain my last remarks- is now a member of the V-12 unit.

In my last column I associated Wm. Bob, who failed to set a new state Shakespeare with the writing of record last year in the broad jump the "Barber of Seville." Some alert reader noted the error and only because he took a half-inch promptly reminded me of it in the more than .was allowed in starting form of a post card. My English his jump, hopes to set more than teacher told me I would be better one record· this year; so far this off if I would read my literature season he has a practice jump of instead of comic books. was she 21 feet 1 incn. In addition to right? Yes, I guess-but tell me .broad jumping, which is his specialty, Bob will run the 100 and which is more interesting.220 yard dashes.

Some of the "boys? asked me to Another bright spot in the lot of thank the staff for its timely editorial on "Campus Gossip.'' Gossip is nasty stuff-especially whe::i it's unfounded.

"They put me in a newly formed AAF Creation called the redeplayment groups. I shall be here about R. R. Hall (better known as arfMax Church, a former V-12 two mor.ths and then sent to A arf-Hal-ooh) has embarked on a 36S, I hope!

We have swell diet. Yes, he has decided that he · trainee, writes that he graduated quarters. better than Delzell hall would be much more becoming from the signal school and is now believe it or not. This is a per- with a "trimmer figure.''

S 1-c. He has seen Paul Henry manent field and the nicest I'll While riding the train from George Luiza, and Frank An- ever seen. The food is fairly good and the grounds are one massive Omaha to Peru a few weeks agodrews, also V-12 trainees, who are park with palm trees and rock Eddie Connely by chance, got his in 0. G. U. now. gardens all over the place. Also duffle bag mili::ed up with that of swimming pools and theaters are a lady with several small children.

"I can't explain to you what the strung alongside" writes Lt. Perk The next morning when Ed. dug Krauts had in mind when we find Schmelzer stationed at Randolph for his clean-erT-shirts etc.- lo! what should he withdraw but a rows and rows of dragon .teeth Field, Texas. pair of rompers. Upon examing and pillboxes one after another, Tee 4 Merritt B: Jensen (grad. the bag it was found to contain and other war obstacles. Now as '40) is serving with Headquarters all the essentials for carin,, for a we move into German towns, there 70th Infantry Division stationed in youngster. ,, is nothing left alive; in fact there France. His wife (nee Mary E. N. B.. The improper bag-conis· hardly a wall standing in the Collins, grad. '42) is bookkeeper at tents incuded-was returned to the the College Office. towns. Yesterday my jeep· driver proper person immediately.

"The high command around here and I were fired on from a bypassed fox-hole; so we hit the had really crampea our style this ditch with his Tommy gun and my week-end. Scarlet fever has us Peruvians continue carbine. We flashed out two restricted to a zone of four blorks Krauts from the well-camouflaged around the building. We can't in school fox-hole.

They came out with go to shows, eat out, or enter pubFrom the office of the Nebraska their hands up. We shook them lic places. It looks like a Peru State Education Association comes down for knives and weapons, and Saturday nite-everyone standing information concerning the rethen piled them on the hood of our around on the streets." writes Web election of several Peruvians. jeep" writes Freddie Drexle:r from Smith who is stationed at NorthAt Burchard, Mr. Spencer M. western University. somewhere in Germany.

Leger was asked to continue as Ens. Wm. F. Campbell-Notre superintendent.

Four former V-12 trainees are Dame graduate has been assigned ,At Seward, Superintendent W. now studying at Harvard Univerto communications at Harvard in W. Hansen and all of his teachers sity; Ensigns Cecil Johnson, War· Massachusetts. were reelected with salary inren Craig, ancl George Envoll are creases of $150 to $200.

26S, I hope! We have swell been assigned to temporary duty at The Board of Education at TalGreat Lakes and will go to Miami mage has offered contracts with Former Peruvians later. substantial increases to Mr. D. B. Dallam and his teachers. recently succumb Ens. James C. Thornton has been

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In the newspaper publisheQ. recently in Monrovia, California, was a tribute to Miss A. Katherine Collins who finished the two-year course . at Peru State· Normal in 1895.

assigned temporary duty at Camp Peary, Va. and will g10 to Miami later.

Mr. A. V. Grass has been reelected to the superintendency at Tecumseh.

Kappa Delta has regular meeting Kappa Delta met in Music Hall March 12. ' Mary Meister, Bill Woods, and Professors Maxwell and Clements reviewed articles from the Educational Magazines.

The refreshments were in keeping with St. Patrick's Day. Maxine Blinde and Dorothy Burrows prepared them. ·

PERU

April '8-6-7"BELLE OF THE YUKON"

stars is John (Red) Dick, from New Orleans, La. Red was graduated from high school in '40, and came to Peru as a V-12 student from the Fleet last November.

In addition to throwing the shot, Red will run the 100 and 220 yard dashes.

Jack Verry hails from Visalis, Calif., where he was graduated from high school last year. Jack competed in football and track in high school and went on an athletic scholarship to the University· of Southern California. According to Jack, the scholarship came because someone he knew had influence; of course his ability in the running of the 100 and 220 yard ·dashes had nothing to do with it.

Trackmen face heavy schedule Coal Al Wheeler planned for his cindermen a well-rounded and tough schedule.

The first meet will be with Washburn college of 1'opeka, Kansas, Saturday, April 14.

Home town track enthusiasts will have their first opportunity to see Catmen in action April 21st, when they engage in a dual meet with the sailors from the Hastings Naval Depot.

On the 27th and 28th of April, the Bobcats will journey to Des Moines, Iowa, to compete in the track carnival of the season, "The Drake Relays.'' Here they will meet some of the Nation's oustanding college track stars.

May 5th, Doane Tigers from Crete, Nebraska, will invade the lair of the Peru Bobcats to participate in a dual meet.

Coach Wheeler plans another meet on the home track, but with whom has not been decided.

Library receives 1 Miss Mears book "Life and Times of a Midwest Educator, Carroll Gardner Pearse" is the title of a book published during the late summer of 1944 by Miss Louise Mears of Omaha.

The college library received one of the first copies from the author, a former instructor on the campus.

Libraries in most states of the Union have added the book to their lists.

Miss Mears was on the campus recently to check some information relative to a revision of her book "The Hills of Peru."

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April 8-9"FOLLOW THE BOYS"

She carried the Peru spirit into the west.

Mr. Sams .also attended Peru and finished the two-year course in 1896.

Seventy-fire track hopefuls have reported to Coach Bill Witty at the training school.

For the past several years, the Bobkittens haven't put a team on the track. but this year a wellbalanced team is taking shape.

Applegate, Majors, R. Coatney, Vanderford, Brown, and Comstock will take care of the dashes. Douglas, Fike, and Good will throw the weights, while S. Bradford, Longfellow, Brown, Applegate, Vanderford and T. J. Maxwell will do the jumping. In the mile and half-mile runs there will be H. Bardford and B. Coatney.

Several meets are being planned.

They include the invitational meet at Nebraska City, in which athletes from Southeastern Nebraska will compete. and dual meets with Auburn and Nebraska City. It is hoped that one or two other meets can be scheduled.

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A clipping from a Scottsbluff paper carried the notice of the death of Harvey L. Sams, prominent Scottsbluff farm operator and president of the Nebraska State Irrigators' Association.

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The article pointed out that Miss Collins has taught 3,000 children during her forty-two years of teaching.

To many of these she was an spiration and a counsellor.

Cin.dermen show promise in preliminary workout

April 10-11"FLESH AND FANTASY" April 12-13-14"SO METH ING for the BOYS" Na1'1 War Bond Carleon Bemco

"For a while I was rather hopeful we could use these Wat Bonds to send Osato through Dartmouth."

April 15-16"THE DOUGHGIRLS" April 17-18"NATIONAL BARN DANCE"

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"Green Dolphin Street" by ElizSpring is having effects on the in her throat-however, the nurse abeth Goudge is the book which girls' dorm. Along with Spring calls them mumps.

Miss Grace Tear will review on fever have come frogs and snakes.

La Vonne Graves had a false April 5 in M. 203 at 3:00 p. m.

Third floor's mascot Algernon, a alarm. Her mumps turned out to The book won for its author a slinky little reptile, passed 11way a be only swollen glands. At least minimum prize of $125,000 as the week ago.

Cause: Starvation. she rated a two-day vacation at best novel entered for the current No one would sacrifice the tiniest Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer Novel home.

Award. morsel as long as it would go The girls in the dorm had a down her own oesophagus.

The book opens and closes in a siege of sleep-less sickness last setting on the Channel Islands and Rosie is awaiting ranson papers Tuesday night. At 5 a. m. MINK spans most of the Victorian Era. from the kidnapper who took her high-school girls decided to take The central character is Marthree frogs, Eenie, Meenie, Miney, showers, send messages from one ianne Le Patourel, a "Scarlet and No Moe. The halls are hal- end of the hall to the other-via .O'Hara-ish type of person" aclowed in the middle of the night, mouth, ride Otis the elevator, go cording to one critic. Her sister where once was heard the sleep- in for Opera, play the piano, and of Marguerite and young William waking, nerve-wracking. croaks of all things, practice an alto horn. Ozanne are the other outstanding characters. these adult tadpoles.

Mixed with several high-pitched Having accidentally fallen into voices and clarinet playing, the It is true that the river is coming disgrace while on a China cruise, noise could cause anyone lO have • up, and it is about time for the Ozanne-a young Naval officerspring flood. But Betty Hopkins a nervous breakdown. However, sought to hide himself in the adand Bette Overman thought that Wednesday night everyone re- venturous life among pioneering the river was getting a little out moved the cotton from her ears New Zealanders. of hand when they heard water and enjoyed the band concert that Becoming lonely, he wrote home running ;md pouring around in to ask the girl whom he loved to Mt. Vernon last Saturday night the "younger generation" gave.

Eliza Morgan's new 11 o'clock come to the new country to marry It seems the pipes over there sim~ ply refused to go through their curfew-blackout is calling the co- him. In doing this, he made an boresome duty of holding water- eds to the snooze stands-so be it almost unbelievable mistake which warped the lives of all three. The so they left it out on the floor. for now. consequences of his error follow Big excitement prevailed durihg in a believable way. the night when everyone clambered over to see the flood or else The characters are provocative the plumber who was there! All human beings; the descriptions are this excitE>ment, · and third floor well done, and the book has a spirdidn't wake up! itual quality which tempers one's The High Hurdles "Champion" On April 9 the Sigma Tau Delta criticism of the characters. of the week is Ruth Comstock. It spring banquet will be served in Everyone is invited to attend the seems she came down too soon the Home Economic rooms. Miss and didn't have her landing gear Meta Norenberg will be the speak- review. (feet) ready. One foot decided to er of the evening. At that time stay up on the hurdle. Result: initiation and advancement of Banged up knee, plus bandages, members will be held. Ticket sales and limp. The Easter bunny ar- are in charge of the president, rived early with two "eggs" for Mary Meister. Una May Leech will Groceries, Meats, Fruits Betty Barker. She's storing them have charge of the program, and and Vegetables Louella Tiemann and Carrie Ellen Adamson will make the favors.

Ladies of the Methodist church will serve the meal.

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Auburn group gives convo program

A mixed chorus of forty-five students from the Auburn High School presented the sacred cantata, "Seven Last Words" during the convocation hour on March 23.

The composer had used the seven utterances of Jesus on the cross as themes for the songs of this Easter cantata.

Solo parts were sung by Janice Davis. soprano; Dennis Rohrs, tenor; and Everett Bassinger, baritone; Robert Kelligar was the accompanist for the group.

Mr. Roland Hinrichs directed the production which was well received by a large audience of regular convo goers and many guests.

Dr, H. C. DaUam

Easter is theme for YWCA meeting Easter, was the theme of special devotional service at Y. W., March 27. A vocal solo, "Holy Cit)'·" was sung by Norma Mehlin and special Easter selections were read by several members of the devotions committee. Delores Schreiner and Bernice Bletscher planned the meeting.

A panel discussion on the Dumbarton Oaks peace plan was led by Louella Tiemann at the March 20 meeting. Those helping her in the discussion were Mildred Schmidt, Mary Jo Hoskins, and Una May Leech.

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"I have nothing but the most sincere admiration and respect for our girls who are overseas. Regardless of their branch of service, they are respected and veritably idolized by the men," he said.

Concerning the feeling of servicemen, he said, "I think I know a bit of just how deeply concerned you are about someone you love who is overseas. I firmly believe his concern for you is still greater.

I may be getting out on <' limb, but I think his only serious concern is for you here at hom2."

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The program is under the direction of Ralf Graham and his committee, consisting of Marilyn Hoberg, Richard Kiel, and Carrie Workman. Keith Whitham is the chairman of the arrangement committee with Kenneth Folkerts, Dorothy Moody and Barbara Berger helping him,

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Under the direction of Miss Grace Tear, the freshman class is deep in the planning of its second semester party to be held in the music hall on Saturday, April 28.

It's to be a "platter" party and the theme-musical quiz.

In connection with the work done by the Red Cross, he said, Of the refreshment committee, "I have the feeling that it is the Frankie Montgomery is th~ chairlittle 'person-to-person' things man and Barbara Spurgin, Marthe Red Cross· does for the boys joria Rogers, and Alice Galrison that will be remembered longer are helping her plan a light lunch. than the more dramatic and glamInvitations are in the hands of orous duties. The average soldier the arrangement committee. is not unlike the average citizenThe freshman class members and he knows there is a Red Cross but their guests have been promised a is not very well informed as to gala time by the committee, just what its function is. 1t actually frightened me occasionally to realize the childlike faith some of these kids had in sitting down and pouring out their story in full confidence that if there were something I could do to help, I would do it."

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Dear Mom: Just a few lines today to let you know I'm all right, but have a real bad cold. Almost everyone has colds though. My roornie thinks she's getting the mumps. I've got a test this Friday and I think I'll have the measles by Thursday afternoon. You'd better come down for me about noon.

Oh, mom, can I come to summer school? The navy will be here until next November anyway. Of course, that's not the reason I want to come back. I want to come so that I can get an education. But, I feel sorry for the fellows. They study so hard and have such a few good times. Maybe if some new girls come, the guys wouldn't go out of town so much on week ends.

I guess some of the saiiors (a few of them) are being transferred.

One of the girls down tile hall asked one to the Jr.-Sr. prom, imd he said he'd go. She's heard he's leaving and she doesn't know when, and she doesn't know what to do. I just don't know what advice to give her. I think I'd ask another just to be safe. I told her so, but she didn't think it would be "proper." Mom, does one have to be "proper" in a situation like that? The prom is on April 20.

Just think-in two years I'll get to go. Can I have a new formal for it?

Speaking of formnls-we are going to have one on May 4 (it's for sure this time). I've all ready asked the fellow and I ordered my formal. It's on page 218 of the Montgomery Ward catalogue. I just happened to think, mom, that I can't wear my regular shoes to the formal and I haven't got a ra tion stamp. Do you remember those blue non-ration sar,dals I got last year? Please send them down to me. I'll buy a can of silver paint and fix them so nobody can tell the difference. Mom, I'll have to have a corsage (that's a bunch of flowers) too; I'll have to order them in about two weeks, I think.. Should I order one for the fellow too, or can sailors wear them on their jumpers? Write right away and tell me what kind to .i.;et. Goodness, one of the seniors just told me that the man's isn't a corsage. It is a boutonniere. I can't pronounce it. so I'd better not order one.

The high school seniors ha'.l their senior play last Friday night. It ¡sure was nice. Betty Berger did a nice job of directing it, too. I hope I get to be a student director when I get to be a senior.

I started packing some of my things over the week-end since there are only 6 weeks of school left. I don't want to be rushed the last week. Maybe when I get the measles Thursday we can take some of them home. My roomie got mad cause I took my half of the curtain down. We had a fight Saturday anyway. We were rearranging our room, and I wanted to put my dresser where hers was and she wouldn't let me. I wanted to put my bed by the window too, but she said it would look silly.

She always has her own way. I'd move if it wasn't so close to the end of the term.

I think our Freshman party is on the 28th. Boy, we're going to have fun (we get to invite sailors). I'm going to wear my new ¡ihoes to school once in a while between now and then so that they won't hurt my feet at the party.

Guess!'d better go to lunch. My chum (she doesn't like my rooffii.e either) is here waiting, so write soon.

Love, -Susie.

P. S.-Maybe you can color my shoes silver, will you?

P. P. S.-I'll need some money for my flowers.

P. P. P. S.-I had a letter from grandma yesterday, and she said she was coming down to see me graduate. Didn't you tell her I wouldn't graduate till 1948?

P. P. P. P. S.-Mom, the girl down the hall just found out that the Juniors have changed their prom to a picnic without sailors.

Now she doesn't know whether to tell the fellow she can't take him or just to hope that he will be leaving and can't go. She s::dd she sure wished that the Juniors would make up their minds.

VOLUME XXXX

Kappa Omicron has India dinner Dr. Bertha M: Thomson entertained members of Kappa Omicron Phi by giving a typical supper enjoyed in India and a review of the customs of the natives of one section of that country. The party was held in the home of the sponsor, Miss Edna Weare, April 9.

The hostess demonstrated before group the steps employed and the vessels used in Indian cookery.

Dr. Thomson directed the unusual meal in detailed native style. A 1unch cloth spread over the floor served as a table. Fraternity members and the hostess sat around the cover on their feet. Instead of eating with the common fork, knife, and spoon, the girls ate rice curry, breadstuxs, vegetables, and sweets with their hands. After each course, each washed her hands in a finger bowl.

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Dr. Thomson, formerly a doctor and Christian educator in India, told the group interesting facts about the natives and their customs. To enliven her talk, she showed her Indian collection and dressed herself in the typical garb of that land.

Officers of Kappa Omicron Phi are: president, Mildred Schmidt; vice-president. Jean Van Camp; secretary, Barbara Marsh; treasurer, Ruth Evelyn Rawson; Distaff reporter, Joan Thickstun; and keeper of archives, Glendora Galloway.

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Navy sponsors Roosevelt service Memorial services were held for President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the college auditorium on Saturday, April 14, at 3:00 p. m.

The joint service was for the college, the navy V-12 unit, and the Peru townspeople. President W. R. Pate presided at the service and Dr. A. L. Bradford paid tribute to our late president. Lt. E. H. Carl gave the invocation and Dr. P. A. Maxwell led the audience in singing "The Star Spangled Banner" and "America." Taps were blown by the color guard of the V-12 unit.

In addition to the service in the auditorium, all business houses were closed from three till four o'clock.

The naval unit held its own memorial service in the ship on Sunday, April 15, at two-thirty.

This service was not open to the public.

At convocation on Friday, April 13. President W. R. Pate paid tribute to.Mr. Roosevelt and th>) Reverend Whitman conducted tis devotionals as a memorial; all students and faculty united in silent meditation.

In accordance with governmental regulations for all military encampments the flag on the campus will fly at half-mast for thirty days.

Large audience attends High school class play "Who is Mrs. Chimpsie?", a three-act comedy, was presented by the seniors of the T. J. Majors Training School on Friday, April 13, in the College Auditorium.

The play is the story of a Hollywood boarding house run by Mrs. Chimpsie (Mary Tishner), and her husband, Willie (Warren Knape).

Boarders in the house are five young hopefuls who are striving to get into pictures. These young people are Millicent "Millie" Wal-

Sigma Tau holds initiatory dinner Four new members were added to the Sigma Tau Delta fraternity, Monday, April 9. Esther Merritt was taken in as a pledge and Frances Guy, Mildred Schmidt, and William Witty as associate members. Phyllis Brinson, Rosa Lee Weatherfield, Bette Overmar;, and Carrie Ellen Adamson were adlvanced to associate membership.

Following the initiation, a din:ner was served in the Home Eco111omics room. After the meal Mary Meister, president of Sigma Tau Delta, greeted the new members;. her talk was followed by a response

by William Witty.

Miss Meta Norenberg gave a lively and intensely interesting address titled, "The Keynote of American Culture." She chose bitS of Nebraska history and literature illustrating the fact that America's culture lies in humor.

Dr. A. L. Bradford, the sponsor, made a few remarks concerning "Sifting Sand" and the activities of the club.

The music during the program was furnished by a vocal trio composed of Una May Leech, Mary Jo Hoskins, and Janice Slagle. Mary Jo also played a piano solo, Chopin's "Fantasy Impromptu."

Methodist ladies served the dinner.

Educators hold panels on post-war problems A conference on secondary education sponsored by the State Department of Public Instruction in cooperation with the N. S. E. A., foe Nebraska Principal's and Superintendent's Association, the Department of Vocational Education, and the State Committee of the North Central Association, was held on the Peru campus Monday afternoon and evening, April 9.

The meeting was divided into three panel discussion groups.

"Educational Credit for Military Experience" was handled first.

Supt. A. J. Nebelsick, Auburn; Supt. W. E. Ludington, Brock; Supt. D. E. Dallam Talmage; and leader E. H. Hayward, Registrar, comprised the panel group.

Such angles as "What is the extent of the problem of granting credit on high school' level," "What are colleges going to expect in the line of actual requirements," and "How much credit should be granted, and what must b2 considered when granting it," were freely and frankly discussed. Administrators were encouraged to help the boys. in school as long as possible, and were told of aids that had been published to help in determining amount of credit 2 high school could give.

The risk of cheapening greatly the value of a diploma by giving credits without attendance was brought to the fore. Too, the problem of returning veterans adapting themselves to high school work again, or vice versa, was presented.

The need for uniformity in issuing credits was emphasized.

lil In conclusion, the conference adopted a motion endorsing the three existing standards and recters (Donaldean Parriott), Vicki . ommended that the state departClark (Evelyn Stepan), Max Elson ment set up a system incorporating (Richard Good), John "Butch" Lee the best features of the three.

(Clay Kennedy), and Mary Owen (Mary Alice Cope).

Mrs. Chandler Reeves Chimpsie is a very domineering character who has hired Samuel Blitzman (Jack Maxwell), a phoney agent, to help her crash "the impregnable gates:" After much false publicity, Renee Adair (Edna Allgood) comes to the boarding house and offers Mrs. Chimpsie a screen tes; with the Pickwick studios. Mrs. Chimpsie makes Willie act as her chauffer the day she goes to the studios.

She does very badly in the try out, but Willie is given a job in one of the studio's new pictures.

Spice is added to the play when Max and Vicki fall in love and decide to give up acting for a banking job in Kansas.

After Willie becomes an actor, he takes the upper hand an.i gives the orders in the house for the first time in seven years. The end finds Mrs. Chimpsie a docile wife and Willie the man of the house. Other characters were Nancy Steck, a saleslady.

Betty Berger, a college senior, was the student director, and Miss Hazel Williams, the faculty advisor.

The Production Staff was: Box Office-Bob Fike, Darwin Hamel; Bookholders-Edna Allgood, Jack Longfellow; Ushers-Barbara Burgess, Luetta Rockemann, Gertrude Walker, and Ina Jane Good; Properties Supervisor-Mary Meister; Stage Assistants-Members of the College Dramatic Club.

Music before the play and between the acts was furnished by the college string trio composed of Patricia Hill, Janice Slagle, and Mary Jo Hoskins.

Bulletins announce 3 summer terms Bulletins for the summer school sessions for 1945 have bE'en printed and about 2500 copies have been sent to interested people.

Summer school will consist of three terms: The short ',;erm or six-week term, from June 4 to July 13; the 9-week term from June 4 to August 3; and the 3-week term from August 6 to August 24.

The extra 3-week term i~ for those who wish to take 12 hours credit to qualify for the Nebraska Third Grade Elementary Certificate.

Courses will be given in all departments and the regular faculty will be on the campus all summer.

Miss Hileman is offering a one hour course titled "Islands of the Pacific" and Mr. Mathews is offering a year's work in Physics to high school students who wish to come to take it.

Such high school students will be able to earn one unit of credit.

The budget committee has arranged for a full season of celebrities for the summer term. On the programs will be:. Tbe New York Operatic Duo; the National Music League Quartet; Howard Pierce Davis, prominent analyst of world affairs; and Mary Becker, acclaimed violinist.

Softball courts, tennis courts, and a swimming pool will ~.!so offer pleasant recreation.

For those interested in credit, classes in these sports will be organized.

Both Junior and Senior Red Cross swimming tests and the Examiners tests will be given. Music students will be able to enjoy working on band or orchestra numbers. The summer band will present a series of concerts.

'<'!'How Can the High Schbols Best Meet the Needs of the Pupils" was next considered. F. B. Decker, Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction, officiated, with Supt.

A. V. Grass, Tecumseh; Mrs. Lillian Schmidt, Asst. Supervisor of Home Economics, State Department; Supt. M. B. Childs, Humboldt; and Supt. D. Donovan, Julian, on the panel.

Copies of "Suggested Program of Studies for Nebraska High Schools" as published by the Department of Public Instruction were distributed. The pamphlet contains a suggested program for high school pupils who expect to go to college or to enter special fields.

Mr. Ded.er opened the discussion with the question, "Is this progrnm adequate or would you suggest certain changes?"

Miss Lillian Schmidt suggested that all boys as well as girls should have some training in home or personal problems. It might be called "Home Living" and should be designed to meet the needs of the ,pupils who come from widely diversified types of homes or who have various personal problems.

Different suggestions were made for further math and language requirements.

The consensus of thought was that schools must use guidanceintelligent guidance-to direct the pupils into classes that most nearly will meet their individual needs.

The evening session was conducted on "What the Community Has a Right to Expect from the High School" and was led by Arthur Gilbert, Johnson, aided by R. L. Fredstrom. Supervisor School Health, State Department; Supt. L. ,A. Welch, Nebraska City; Mrs. Edith Greer, Supervisor of Rural and Elementary Education, State Department, and Supt. Kenneth Stiers, Nemaha.

During this sessiun, Nebraska's low record in health activities was emphasized. Also, the idea of meeting the community expectations of better prepared fathers and mothers was discussed.

Approximately thirty such conferences are being held throughout the state these two weeks. They are being held in colleges wherever possible, otherwise in high school buildings.

Out of town visitors attending the meetings were guests of the college for the evening meal at the cafeteria.

Six are taken into Kappa Delta Ruth Comstock, Dorothy Burrows, Bernice Bletscher, and Margaret Spellman were initiated into Kappa Delta Pi, the national Education fraternity, on April 16.

Betty Hopkins and William Witty were pledged to the organization.

The initiation was in charge of Mary Meister, president.

The program for the evening was a continuation of the discussion of pertinent articles in current Educational Magazines. A number of articles were reviewed at the preceding meeting. Additional articles were reviewed at this meeting

by Miss Tear, Una May Leech, Maxine Blinde, and Leonore Larson.

Refreshments were prepared and served by Mary Jo Hoskins and Rosa Lee Weatherleld.

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We pay tribute

"Sifting Sands," the annual publication of the Sigma Tau Delta English Fraternity, will be ready ;for distribution late in May. The editorial staff, consistmg of Mary Meister, Bill Woods, Betty Berger and Dr. Bradford, is making up the magazine and .some of the material went to the p1inters on April 14. Miss Diddel of the art department has offered to do several block prints for this issue.

The first issue of "Sifting Sands" was published in 1935 and was a book of poetry. In 1939 it became one of prose as well as poetry.

Sigma Tau owns its own printing press, but because of the limited amount of type it hasn't been used since 1938. "Sifting Sands" is now being printed by a com~­ mercial firm.

Here on the campus the news of the President's death 3ame as a complete surprise as it did all over the worlc1• The ~ag hung at half mast and there seemed a: strange hush over the campus. ·The students talked about the great American ind the wany great things that he has done for us-the So3ial Security Act, the Child La:bor Reform, and others too aumerous to mention.

To many of us, Franklin D. Roosevelt is the only Presi:l.ent that we remember. When we were six, seven, or eight y-ears old, he took his oath into office. He led us through years of depression, prosperity, and war. We, living now, will possibly never really realize how great an American he truly was, but to our children and our grandchildren he will be as Lincoln is to us.

Even though the campus is only "a very small part of the country over which he ruled, it joins with that great country in paying tribute to his memory.

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Do you know?

A new book that promises to be. widely read is entitled "They Call lt 'Purple Heart Valley'." The book was written and photographed by Margaret Bourke White. The story is a combat chronicle of the war in Italy.

The Nebraska Blue Book for 1944 has recently been added to the shelves. This book is published biennially by the Legislative Council of Nebraska and gives authentic data relating to Nebraska's history and governmental procedures. The book contains a wealth of material for history students.

A new pamphlet, "The A:eutian Islands," published by the Smithsonian Institute, describes life in those islands in an interesting' manner.

Recently one of the instructors asked her freshman class what the Dumbarton Oaks plan was. Her answers were something like this, "Must be a tree;" "Something to do with post-war planning;" "I ,don't read newspapers;" 'Something to do with post war plans;" "House in Wash.ngton where leaders of allied nations met in 1944 to discuss 9eace planning;" "I don't know."

0, yes, you upperclassmen can laugh at the answers, but how many of you know~ In fact, how many ofthe students on the canipus know~ What is the reason for this lack of knowledge concerning current events 1 Don't we read the front page, or do we just read the funnies~ Don't we ever listen to the radio, or when it's time for the news, do we turn the dial to a swing band?

Whatever the reason, we 're at fault. We 're in Peru to get an education, and current events is a big part of that 2ducation.

Possibly we should read our newspapers more thoroughly, forego some of the jive, and attend Mr. Reynolds' current event meetings at noon on Wednesday. What do ~-ou think?

Dr. Konig reviews Werfel's last book 11!

At last--we hope The girls dorm council has racked its brain, exerted an abundant amount of energy, and has thought at least three times this year that it had everything set for a formal. Two times it has fallen through, but the third time's the cbarm for sure.

The date is set, and the navy band is going to play.

The dorm council ,has done everything it can, hut the rest is up to the student body. The formal won't be a success unless practically all the students go. We realize that g·irls hate to ask fell.ows for a date, but this is different. We also realize that many of you students have interests off the campus----.

However, invite them down if it is possible; it's permissable. And you girls who haven't outside interests had better overcome your fears and ask one of the fellows to the formal before somebody beats you to him. We wouldn't want to let the dorm council down, would we~ Besides, think of the fun you yourself can have!

Back your track team Any evening between four and six o'clock, weather permitting, you can stroll down to the coliege athletic field and watch the Bobcats going through their paces in preparation for the coming track meets.

Track, llnlike football, basketball, and baseball, is an individual contest of speed, stamina, skill, and strength.

When you see a sprinter, a hurdler, or a distance man brea:k the tape, you know it was because of his own speed and stamina and not that of a team-mate.

When you see a high jumper or a pole vaulter clear the cross-bar, you realize that it was through his effort ~;Ione that it was done.

When a javelin man, a discus thrower, or a shot putter makes a winning toss, it was his strength and coordination tha:t was responsible.

Only in the relay events is one man dependent 0n another, and even in this race each man runs by himself with the outcome of the race depending on his speed and skill equally with that of the other three men. · Soon Peru's track and field men will demonstrate their ability on the home track.

The thrill that you will get when you see the sprinters, ;he distance runners, and the field-event men exhibit their ;peed and skill will be ample reward for two hours spent in ;he stands cheering and running with our team.

Dr. Selma Konig will review Franz Werfel's latest book, Jacobowski and the Colonel, on April 19. at three o'clock in the Music Hall Auditorium.

Since the translation of the book, which was published this year in Germany, has not been completed, Dr. Konig's report will be based on the original.

The book is autobiographical, telling of Werfel's flight from Austria through Czechoslovak:a into France, then south into Spain. He embarked at Lisbon to come to the United States; he has taken up residence in California.

Werfel calls the book a "comedy of a tragedy." He narrates the o d d, incongruous experiences which happened while he was enroute from Paris to Lisbon. He had many experiences whic!1 would. have been humorous had they not been so tragic. The Gestapo nearly caught him on several occasions.

Werfel is well-known as the author of The Song of Bernadette and Embezzled Heaven.

This will be the last of the A. A. U. W. book review series.

R. Comstock leads YW discussion "When Johnny Comes ·Marching Home" was the panel discussion topic at the April 10, Y W meeting. How to treat the returning Johnnys, what to talk about, what to expect of them. what they will expect of us, and how they will be aided by the G. I. bill of rights were some of the problems brought to the attention of the group by the panel speakers.

"Though we alone cannot hope to solve this perplexing post war situation," they point out, "the fact that we are thinking about it will help since it is not the government but the American people who will find the ultimate solution."

Ruth Comstock led the discussion. Other members of the panel group were Donna Steffen, Nelson Corporon, Wilmer Baumann, and William Witty.

On April 2 Y W members enjoyed a social meeting. Frankie Montgomery led the group in playing games.

Jllum11i trail Dear Louise: I suppose you're surprised at hearing from me after all these weeks, but I have no excuse, other than disliking letter writing, as ?You know.

Remember Barbara Beal ('42)?

She's now Mrs. Warren Hays, and is living at Watson, Missouri.

Gretchen Elizabeth Kiburz (At. '40-'42) became the bride of John H. Hoover, of Lincoln, this month.

They plan to make their heme in Lincoln.

Betty Kennedy (At. '41-'43), who is taking her nurse's training at the University Hospital at Omaha, was home over the week end.

Pat Carmine ('45) visited at Peru this week end.

Betty McArdle ('44) plans to teach again at Bellevue nex' year.

Dorothy Worley Hodwalker ('32) is teaching commercial sub-

jects in the high school 'it Wes sington Springs, South Dako Her husband is principal of· t school.

Mr:;. Bill Rachow, formerly R gene Rose ('44) has a new bab boy. She is staying at the home his parents in Omaha. Bill, hav ing completed his missions, is ex pected l1ome soon.

Mrs. Wendell Handley, formerly Verna Rogers (At. '42-'4'1) went to Houston. Texas, to visit her husband who is in port. ' Jean Meister (At. '43), who is teaching Dist. 16, near Humboldt, Nebraska, is walking three miles , to and from her school daily · Marie Wieneke ('38) is engaged to Professor Hans Taas of Creigh,ton University Training School in Superior, Wisconsin.

Love, -Ruth.

Co-ed activities

by Mary Rishel

Introducing a new and colossal out of the dorm, with all of 2nd form of entertainment from 10 to floor picking up things left behind.

10:30 each evening is ihe Betty Thirty minutes after she received Berger--Jo-Jo Hoskins ukelele a call, she was on her way to Wini:J.uet ren(!ering such classics as nipeg, Canada, to visit her hus"The Night My Mother-in-Law band, Cpl. John Overman.

Died."

The bathtub above the study hall The sidewalk in front of the was overloaded with water the cafeteria underwent a minor op- other night, causing the co-eds to eration when three men put in two remove their books to the "rec" new bricks. I guess we won't have hall with the intentions of study.to make a power dive down the ing, mixed in with ping-pong balls, steps every day. tap dancers, and pi:mo playing.

Nebraska's beautiful (?) spring After 11 p. m. we can walk (?) weather gave everyone the down the steps between floors and cold shoulder a week ago with a not take all of them with one stride, sprinkling of "dandruff" from the for the council has consented to sky. Girls sitting in the dorm had leave the lights on ~fter the curvisions of their Dads worrymg and fow starts. stewing about the fruit trees with We even see Mary Knipe going snow on them. to her class at 7:53 instead of 7:55 For one meal. the girls in the a. m. How?? We're yet to disdorm thought they were back in cover this miracle-unless she civilization again, for in the cafe- · wears her shoes to bed the night teria were found tableclotln on a before. table.

Every morning now the popular Bette Overman grabbed her sport is roomies trying to locate a suitcases and made a wilcl dash mump on the other's jaw to see if they can possibly get a few day's vacation. Frances La Seur had a little luck and got at least three days.

Excuse me now while this feeble anatomy clambers over the bedstead, down the bannister, and Formals, flowers, lasses, lads, "passes out" to the oblivion of anand Navy Band will set the tempo other class.

May 4th at the annual ball. This is the traditional event sponsored by the Dormitory Council, and is being held this year, for the first time, in the Music Hall.

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Scribblers read original stories

Carrie Ellen Adamson, president of the council, has appointed the following committees to further plans and preparations: Decorations: Janice Kimsey, chairman, Elaine Foster, Rosa Lee We&therfield, Mary Rishel, and Joan Thickstun. Punch: Mildred Schmidt, chairman, and Maxine Blinde.

Program: Mary Jo Hoskins, chairman, Glendora Galloway, and Barbara Sawyer. Invitations: Betty Berger, chairman, Grace Mathews, and Delores Schreiner. Clean-up: Carrie Ellen Adamson and Louella Tieman, co-chairmen. with the assistance of the ~ntire council.

The Scribbler's Club held its regular meeting Thursday, April .~. in the Mt. Vernon parlors. Original short stories were read by Frankie Montgomery and Phyllis Herrick. Most of the meeting was tpent in discussion of these stories.

Dr. Martin gave club members suggestions on the preparation and mailing of manuscript to editors.

The next meeting will be held April 19.

Members are to bring something they have written, preferably poetry, which will be the next subject to be discussed.

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Frosh entertain at convocation The Freshman class presented the talents of its class members in a convocation program April 6.

The program was in the form of a skit, taking place in the Student Union. Students drank cokes and chatted with one another while presenting the following program: Piano solo-"Star Dust" by Ruth Randall, vocal solo-"When Day is Done" by Carrie Workma,1, flute solo-"Flight of the Bumble Bee"

by Don Aufenkamp, dramatic reading-"Illusions" by Margaret Lewis, piano solo-"Little on the Lonely Side" ai;id "Manhattan Serenade" by Dorothy Mocidy, tap dance-Phyllis Fisher and Marilyn Hoberg, baritone horn solo,-"Liebestraum" by Esther Holmes accompanied by Aileen Wheeldon. The Color Song by student body completed the skit.

The freshman committee in charge of the program was: Barbara Berger, chairman; Frankie Montgomery, Don Aufenkamp, and Keith Whitham.

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Miss Meta Norenberg was guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Personality Club. Her topic was "Personality Through Correspondence." In c'onnection with her topic, she displayed her interesting collection of stationery.

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Miss Grace Tear, Freshm:m class sponsor, was also present.

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Blue Sta1s. • • Tom McQuade, former V-12 tionl!d at NTS Ward Island, Cortrainee, now attending Columbia pus Christi, Texas.

Capt. Jack Gabus of the Army University in New York, ·1·eports that he is kept very busy. Says Air Corps left in March for Guam Tom, "It's not that the subjects are where he will be Commander of tough, but we just don't have the Navigators in the Inter-Pacific.

Lt. Rex Wilson ('37) is with a time to put on them. We have two hours of drill per day and a portable hospital unit in the Nethtest every day in every subject. erlands East Indies.

"First it's hot and then it"s cold.

You can see that it would .keep. one mighty busy. They grade on The other day IT)Y roommate and I a 4.0 basis. Less than 2.l! and went swimming in the Gulf of you're on the "bush." Les.> than Mexico and I really got a sun burn.

2.5 and you're flunking or on the The bugle doesn't blow for as"tree." You know what a Tarzan sembl). You're expected to be is, don't you? That's a fellow who there on time,'' writes· Rudolfo Jacuzzi, AS, a former V-12 trainee. goes from 'tree to tree.'

Lt. Willard Hunzeker ('40-'43), "I live on the 15th deck of this fifteen floor building-a penthouse stationed at Liberal, Kansas, re~ room you rhight call it. I've called cently visited in Peru.

Sgt. James A. Velvick ('40-'41), it every thing but that though. We have to walk up the fifteen decks recently made a tour of Egypt on too, but if we pass the first three a bicycle. Sgt. Velvick is stationweeks, we get to use the elevators. ed at an Air Transport Command Base somewhere in Egypt.

Great, huh?"

Lt. Richard Severson ('38-'40), Pvt. Ralph E. Lyon (At. '38-'40), a bombardier on a B-24 operating has been transferred from Carls- in Italy, was killed in action last bad Army Air Field, Carlsbad, July 2 over Hungary.

New Mexico, to San Antomo, TexCpl. Bert Hall ('40) writes from as, for pre-flight training. He is a somewhere in Germany that the former student of Peru College, one hour of typewriting that he Peru, Nebraska. took in Peru has done him "a world Ensign Ila .Mae Heinke ('38-'40), of good." His work is the writing (NC) USNR, is stationed at the of citations in the Awards and DecU. S. Naval Hospital at San Diego, oration Section of the Adjutant California.

General's office.

Several former Peruvians have The former Dean of Men, Major been visiting on the camous re- Jimerson, writes from England: "I cently. They are Pvt. Elm~r Rem- am Director of an Army Staff minga, USMC, ('43-'45), T-Sgt. School. Our chief responsibility Lorin Redfern ('37), and Pvt. Bill is to get ready for the Education · Edmundson (SS. '44).

Program subsequent to the cessaOliver Skantz AS, a former V-12 tion of hostilities. I am e:ijoying trainee, now stationed at Doane the work immensely. I have a College, Crete, Nebraska, goes to splendid staff, many of whom head Minneapolis, Minnesota, the first departments in Universities back of July to attend the Lutheran home."

Ensign Jack Palmer, a former Theological Seminary.

Pvt. Marvin Brown ('43) has V-12 trainee, is spending a 25 day been made an Acting Squad Lead- leave in California; then he will er at the Infantry Replacement be off to communications school at Training Center at Camp Fannin, Harvard in Cambridge. He reTexas. Marvin's leadershio abil- ceived his commission on April 6 ity won quick recognition· in his at Cornell.

Ensign Richard W. Hanson is gobasic training cycle and he now leads a squad of 12 men during ing to the Naval Ordnance School in Washington, D. C. His commisfield maneuvers.

"I'm not allowed to say much sion was awarded at Northwestern.

Ensign Jerome (Jerry) Parle is. about what I'm doing or what is going on around here. You can be at thl! advanced line officer's school sure that it is no rest camp. I live in Miami. :ge also received his in a rather large ten with five other commission at Northwestern.

Navy men and it is quite a change from the tight quarters aboard ship. Jn a way I kind of hated to leave the old ship. We had been in on initial landings on Luzon and three engagements with enemy aircr:aft and came through all of The sophomore class at its meetthat ln one piece. It has rained a ing Monday evening, decided to great deal of the time since I have hold a picnic breakfast. It will be been here," writes Willard Red- Wednesday morning, April 18, at fern, S1c, (Aer M) ('42-'43) from the Laura Neal park. the Philippine Islands.

Members will meet in front of Pfc. Merlin Broers ('40-'43) has the dorm at 6:45 a. m. and walk joined his regiment after spend- out to the park. ing some time in the hospital.

It was decided to have a breakStanley Capps S1c ART, USNR, fast rather than the picnic origia former V-12 trainee, was mar- nally planned for Saturday everied March 10, at Hillside, N. J., ·ning so that more sophomores to Anita Gertrude Vine1·. Slc could attend, since many had Capps recently was graduated planned on leaving over the weekfrom the Bliss Electrical School in :end.

Washington, D. C., and is now sta~ Mr. Larson, class sponsor assisted in planning the picnic. ' The committee in charge of refreshments includes Betty Hop,kins, Margaret Alice Wyant, Ila Dell, and Margaret Rea.

Sophs will have picnic breakfast

Glee dub to give Operetta Apr. 27

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Wheelermen face heavy track season Lose to Doane in opening meet.

Peru lost its first track meet the season Friday, April 13, Doane College of Crete, 71Coach Wheeler was able on sh notice to arrange this meet Doane for April 13, after Wa burn College of Topeka ca·.1cel the meet which had been sche uled for April 14.

The Cats l•ed in the number points scored against Doane un the running of the 880-yard a mile relays. It was these last t events which gave tlie Tigers 1 points and victory.

Covington of Doane ran first i the 120-yard high hurdles, 220 yard low hurdles. won the bro jump, and ran on the winning 880 yard relay team to take individua honors.

Hall led Peru's scoring with 1 points by winning the discus an javelin events.

In the discus throw and the tw mile Peru men had everythin their own way by winning first, second, and third in both i::vents.

A summary of events follows: 100-yard dash-first, Rosenblum, P; second, Grote, D; third, Verry, P; time 10.4.

220-yard dash-first, Covington, D; second, Day, P; third, Champlain. D; time 24.4. · 440-yard dash-first, Martin, P; second, Morg-m, D; third, Blazer, P: time 53.7.

120-yard high hurdles - first, Covington, D; second, Kerr P· third, Beaver, D; time 16.1. ' ' 220-yard low hurdles - first Covington, D; second McLevi D: time 27.8. ' ' ' 880-first, Morgan. D; second, Huff, P; third. Mastain, P; time 2.9.

Mile run-first Mastain, P; sec~ o.nd, Eland, D; third, Norris, P; time 5:8.6.

Two mile run--first, Goins, P; second, Brewer, P; third. Ricketts, P; time 11:44.

Pole vault-first, Beaver,,.D; second, Emmet, D; third, Ricketts, P; height 9 feet 6 inches.

High jump-first, Cox, D; tie for second and third, Patterson, P; and Beaver, D; height 5 feet 6 inches.

Broad jump-first, Covington. D; second, Day, P; third, Rosenblum, P; distance 20 feet 1% inches.

Shot put-first, Duncan I'" second, Cox, D; third, Witty'. P'. distance 37 feet 5 inches.

Discus throw-first Hall P· second, Duncan. P; thi{d, Witty, P; distance 113 feet 10 inches.

Javelin throw-first Hall P· second, Kelly, D; third, Weed, D; distance 158 feet 2 inches.

880 relay-won by Donne; time 1:36.2. .

Mile relay-won by Doane; time 3:41.

The Bobcats will still meet th Hastings Naval Depot men on ril 21 and will go to Des Moin for the Drake Relays on April 2

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Joe Carrico, former V-12 trainee from Los Angeles. California, made the linoleum block for the track picture. He·was enroiied in Art 101.

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by L. E. Heiliger Something some one just said reminds me of the two boys who were attending a Salvation Army dinner. One put his hands on the nice clean table cloth and proudly stated, "Look how much dirtier my hands are than yours." The other promptly returned, "Yesbut you're two years older than I am." Enough? I know millions of them!

"He ought to be able to run the 880 in 2:6, and we should have first place illl the mile and broad jump." Wha,t's all this? Just the pre-meet dope on the Doane vs.

Peru track meet on Friday, April 13th. By the time this is printed the statistics of this meet will be past history. But for now this is just a word of praise to the valiant "timber toppers," the "fleet tooted " and the "brawn" men of ou;: tra~k team. (Incidentally, the date is Friday the 13th which should spell bad luck and slow time for Doane.)

(We hope!)

Eagles-American Eagles-alias the Junior Bird Boys of V-12 are all a flutter over the recent visit of the Navy Flight Board. Approximately 25 men took their preflight physicals at that time.

Cat stars co~T1e from divers states Three more reasons why Coach Al Wheeler has high hopes of a winning track season are-Jim :patterson irom Salt Lake City, Utah; Vern Norris from San Francisco, Calif.; and Hubert "Rosey" Rosenblum from Omaha, Nebraska.

Jim was graduated from West High School in Salt Lake City in '41. While in high school he competed in football. Although he has never run in a track meet, Coach Wheeler is counting on Jim as a sure point-getter in the 440 yard dash; he will also run in the half mile and mile relays.

From the Atlantic Fleet with which he had served since the summi:r of '43, Jim came to Peru as a V-12 student in November '44.

Vern comes from way out where the west begins, "San Francisco," where he was graduated from high school in January '44. In high school Vern competed in track and swimming; for the Bobcats he will run the mlle, and one-fourth of the half-mile and mile relays.

For more than a year now Vern has been a V-12 student in Peru, having come here in March '44.

A Nebraska boy on the track squad is Rosey Rosenblum whose hbme is in Omaha. Graduating from Central High last spring he came directly to Peru as a Naval V-12 trainee on July 1, '44.

At Central Rosey played basketball and competed in track. For the 'Cats his efforts will consist in running the 100 yard dash, the 220 yard low hurdles, the 880 yard relays, and in broadjumping.

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Mr.Witty revie war experiences

Peru's only returned veteran On Friday evening. April 27 far, spoke to a very interested c Now the passage ways (salty 't eight o'clock in the Music Hall vocation audience on Friday, A eh?) of the ship are resoqnding ti.uditorium, the women's glee club 13. Mr. Witty told how people with the terrible roar of "Hell Nill present an operetta, "Miss Seven students have enrolled in divers" as the "pilots to be" roar the army felt the day war was :aruthers Returns." The story is the Library Training course offer- off to class using dead reckoning. clared and for several weeks f ibout the talented young girls liv- ed by Miss Kennedy. The classes Dr. Winter has noticed an increaslowing the attack on Pearl Harb ng at a residence hall owned by began Saturday morning, April 7, ed enthusiasm for Navigation as a Mr. Witty was inducted into 11iss Caruthers. and will continue each Saturday result. In fact, all the boys are army with the National Gua The cast of characters is c;s fol- morning from nine until twelve getting 3.9 in Navigation tests.

Unit of Nebraska about a year ows: Mary-the maid-Betty for a period of six. weeks. fore the attack on Pearl Harbor ... fopkins, Mrs. Jones-the matron Training in this course teaches Any way, lots of luck to you fel-Dorothy Burrows, Ann-an ac- the apprentice the usual desk rou- las as you sprout your wi!lgs of He explained the movement ress-Laurine Clayburn, Henrietta tine, the clasF.ification and location gold. troops by trooD trains from inl -a student of voice and jliano- oi books, newsjla:pers, and maga'The Dramatic Club will hold its camps to the west coast and. 'rhose oi us who have elected to scribed some oi the hardshiDs s Una M:a:y Leech, Mer\in--an actress zines, and the s-ystem oi fili.ng and stay in V -1'2. have had eo,ual Oi.)- annual initiation dinner A.i;:iril '2.\\, iered. and r>recautionary measu:r in the Home Economics rooms.

'The -Margaret W-yant, 'Patt-y-a voice charging. i.)Ortunities ofieted to us by tb.e student-Carrie Workman, EllenDuring the week each student Nav-y department. in the form of dinner will be served at \\:00 D· m. taken. an actress-Wanda Bowers, Hazel must also ha,1e three hours ot ];lrac- several more terms of N. R. 0. T. C. by the Methodist ladies.

He also told of precautions tak Preceding the dinner will be the by camp commanders on th<e coa - a piano · student - Mildred tice work in the library under the Herewith the gang wishes to in- formal initiation. Committees ap- to guard against surprise attacks.

Schmidt, Sarah-a dramaUc art supervision of the student librarform Susie that she may continue pointed for the completion of the student-Edna Yates, Bridget-the ians now in charge of the desk.

Mr. Witty concluded by tellin cook-Phyllis Fisher, and DesdeThe students enrolled in the to have the honor of holding the plans are: · program-Bill Woods, how it feels for a returning veter mona-Mrs. Jones' niece-Elon- course are: Frankie Montgomery, doors open for us and eating last Betty Berger, and Ruth Comstock; to get back into school routine an dina Howerton.

Bernice Bletscher, Phyllis Winkle, for another 4 months; also she has Arrangement - Leonore Larson; of adjustments necessary to fit Miss Ruth Musil directs the glee Frances La Seur, Aileen Wheeldon, our permission to buy her new decorations-Betty Hopkins, Mary into school life.

Meister, and Marian Stover. club.

Marjorie Rogers and Margaret Rea. spring dresses.

Drama club plans initiation dinner

Dear Mom: Just a few lines today, but want to tell you all about our Freshman party on April 20 . It sure VI as swell and I had lots of fun. The music hall was decorated real nice with paper notes, sharps and bars (paper bars) since the party was a "ph\tter party."

Best of all though, we had refreshments and there were just the same number of sailors as there were girls. I didn't have to sit out at all. Boy-I sure would like to go to the Freshman parties next year. Unless I pass Psychology I'll probably get to.

The girl down the hall told me that the Juniors finally decided to have an all-girl junior-senior picnic (except the one senior boy of course) on May 2. She told the sailor that she couldn't take him, I guess.

One of the girls had a formal party for her boy-friend, who's back from over seas, at the city hall on Saturday. It was an invitation party. I didn't go 'cause I hated to ask a sailor. Besides most of them were in Kansas City on a field trip for one of their classes. Then too, I didn't have an invitation. Guess she doesn't like me-or maybe she doesn't know me 'cause I live on the second floor and she lives on the first floor. I guess the girls had a sweU time· at the party though. I sure wish I had a boy friend who had come home from being across.

Gee, !'just wish I had a boy friend.

I was wrong about my roomie.

She's really a swell girl. It's the girl I thought was my chum that's so catty. I'll never have another thing to do with her. She did something that I'll never be able to forgive her for. We always walked to classes together and the other day she didn't stop by for me.

I showed her though. I took down her picture and gave back the blouse and anklets I'd borrowed.

She'll try to make up before Friday though 'cause she wants to wear my bracelet to the formal.

I don't think I'll let her though, since my roomie says I should wear it.

Speaking of the formal, Im going to have to go over to the campus in a few minutes and sit on the steps in front of the· Ad building. I haven't asked a fellow yet, but I think I can find one over there. I've got one picked out, but haven't been able to corner him yet. I've sneaked up on him a dozen times, and then he always walks the other direction by the time I get close to him. Today's the day though, 'cause I'm pretty sure he has a class next hour and I'm going to be on the Ad steps waiting for him.

My formal hasn't come yet. I hope it gets here before Friday. I think I'll write Montgomery Ward's this afternoon and see what is wrong. Golly, it has to be here

by Friday.

I sure am glad I haven't got any new clothes. The sailors wouldn't appreciate them anyway. Mostly they sit on the campus and watch the girls go by, and the whistles they whistle! Boy-if they whistle like that in Peru, it must be atrocious in Omaha or Auburn. (Atro~ cious I learned in Lit.) I feel kinda sorry for a few of them though.

They're nice, but so young. I've felt real old all week-all of 21.

Mom, do you suppose they have growing pains or do all fellows act like that?

Well, I got to go ask one vf them to the formal. Write soon and thanks for sending me the money for my corsage.

Love, -Susie.

P. S.-After thinking it over, the sailors aren't too bad. ' Guess they're as old as I am anyway. Remember in just 27 days I'll be 18.

P. P. S.-When I ask a fell.ow for a date, like to the formal, does he come for me or do I call for him?

P. P. P. S.-0, mom, a "platter" party is not a party with meat platters, but "platter" is college slang for records.

P. P. P. P. S.-Mom, what do you want for Mother's Day? Tell Dad he might send me a little money.

VOLUME XXXX

Freshmen have successful party

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PERU, NEBRASKA, TUESDAY, MAY 1, 1945

Drama club holds initiatory dinner

Dr. Brown heads college NEA unit

Beginning at 5:30 Thursday evening, April 26, the Dramatic Club held its annual initiai;ory dinner.

The formal initiation was held at Dr. Castle M. Brown was elected president of the Peru N. E. A. Unit the Little Theatre and was presided over by the officers: President, on Wednesday evening. Mr. A. R. Reynolds, Miss Nona Palmer, and Mr. Bill Woods; vice-president, Betty E. H. Hayward were ~lected to serve as vice-president, secretary and Berger; secretary, Leonore Larson; treasurer. and sponsor, Miss Hazel Williams.

At the conclusion of the business session, Dr. A. L. Bradford, retiring Those eligible for membership president, gave a resume of the achievements and work of the organizaby having earned at least 35 points The evening began with group tion during its first year of existence. singing led by Laurine Clayburn for dramatic duties were: Barbara Marsh, Wanda Bowers, Mary Jo The bill does not indicate fedwith piano accompaniment by Hoskins, Frankie Montgomery, Dr. P. H. Maxwell was in charge eral control of the schools. DisDorothy Moody.

Barbara Berger, Margaret Lewis, of the program, a panel discussion tribution is to be handled by state Laurine Clayburn, Richard Keil, of the Federal Education bill now authorities.

To start the ball rolling, Ralf To qualify for its apportionment, Kenneth Folkerts, and Jack Ber- pending in Congress.

Graham called for a circle dance, lett.

Dr. Brown in explaining and the state must spend as much for and the dancing continued in full From the Little Theatre the summarizing the bill said, "The educational purposes as it did in swing throughout the evening. group went to the Home Economics purpose is to equalize educational 1943-1944.

President Pate, second speaker room where dinner was served at ;facilities for all children in all During a short intermission re- 6:00 by the ladies of the Methodist on the panel, summarized the Sen·states." ate Education Committee's hearing freshments were served. Miss Church.

The bill makes available funds of the bill.

Tear, class sponsor, Frankie MontBill Woods gave the "welcome," for use in elementary and secondPresident Pate listed some of the gomery, and Alice Garrison were and Margaret Lewis responded for ary public schools. Provision is opposing groups. He summarized in charge of the table. Ralf Gra- the new members. This was fol- made to allocate the money to the with the following statementham, after intermission, conducted lowed by the informal initiation states where it is needed most. "There is very bitter opposition to which cO'nsisted of recitations, a "Platter" quiz. Space for the plays, and pantomimes by the !'The poorer the state, the larger federal aid for education; heavy the appropriation," said Dr. Brown. tax payers are opposed because answers to musical questions was initiates to determine their acting they would have to pay their tax found on the backs of the small ability and thus to make them money to educate children in other full-fledged members. · states. Opposition is also strong "platters" handed to each guest on because some groups fear national his entrance to the party. control eventually."

The winners were Jack Berlett Dr. Maxwell explained two arand Barbara Sawyer; the prize was guments advanced for the bill. a "platter" to each-"Seni:imental Nebraska's liquid sunshine sub- One is that better education is Journey" and "Close as the Pages sided for a day and a half; this was needed because of the war. The in a Book." Another "platter" Mary Meister, Elizabeth Hop- long enough to prove that there other is that people need to be betwas given away when Francis Hall kins, and Margaret Lewis will co- was such a thing as sunshine other ter educated for prosperity. and Marjorie Rogers guessed the star in the annual spring produc- than liquid. What could have been Dr. Maxwell believes both these title of and received the "platter" tion of the Dramatic Club, "The a more perfect setting for the Ne- arguments rather weak. Rejection the "Woodchopper's Ball."

Old Ladies," under the direction braska District Spring Leadership by the armed forces is dependent Workshop of the Student Chris- upon need. If many men are needThe closing tune of the evening of Miss Hazel Williams.

The play is an adaptation from tian Movement than a bright, sun- ed, standards are lowered. As was "Stardust." need decreases, standards go higha novel by Hugh Walpole and has ny day? er.

The committees are to be com- but three characters.

The conference was held on the In conclusion, Dr. Maxwell sugmended for arranging and carryRehearsals have started for the Midland College campus in Freing out the plans in so short a time play which will be given on May mont starting April 20 and contin- gested that since local and state and for producing such a success- 18 and will be the first of the Com- uing through April 22. Fifty-two school authority is separated from civil authority, a national authorful party. mencement Week activities. attended; nine college were repre- ity might supervise national edusented. cation to a better advantage and Friday afternoon was spent in still not be federal political conregistration and getting establish- trol. ed in the assigned rooms. In the evening a sing fest was held in the 11 spacious reception room of Beegle 11 • Hall whicJ:l was lighted only by the glow of burning embers in the firePeru campus will observe National Music Week May 6-12 with three . place. Lois Crozier, State Y. W. evening programs, given under the direction of the music department Secretary, told the members of infaculty, Mr. Jindra and Miss Musil. Programs will be given on Monday, spirational Estes Park.

A "Captains Ball,'' complete The opening worship service on Wednesday, and Thursday nights beginning at eight o'clock. The first and Saturday morning was led by with gang plank. port holes, decks, shining moon, and stars will be the last ones are to be in the college auditorium. All are open to the public Doane College and set the stage theme of the spring formal on for workshop activities which fol- May 4th. without admission charges. lowed.

Program-Monday, May 7 Dancing will follow the tunes of Miss Beth Leinback, Y. W. C. A. Prelude and Chorale -------------------------------------Carl Busch Executive Secretary of the Ohio the Solid Macs and will continue College Brass Sextette-"On the Mountain Top" ____________ Barnhouse State University at Columbus until 11:45 p. m. Arrangements are being made for those interestPhyllis Jean Fisher, Helen Howlett, Edna Yates, Jean Van Camp, spoke on the subject "Values for ed in playing cards also.

Today." She stated that "The test Esther Holmes, Jack Berlett.

At mid-tide of the evening "Orof a people is their ability t.o carry Cornet Solo-"The Debutante" --"-------------------Herbert L. Clarke their responsibilities. Responsi- chids in the Moonlight" and "There Are Such Things" will be sung by Phyllis Jean Fisher bility,'' she pointed out, "has to French Hori:i Solo-"Concerto in D Major" ______________ w. A. Mozart include the following points; hon- · the sextette, Mary Jo Hoskins, Jean Van Camp, Marian Deck, esty, loyalty to a thing when true, Una May Leech, Janice Slagle, and Edna Yates ' inclusiveness, disciplined living, Baritone Horn Solo-"Beautiful Colorado" ____ c _______________De Luca Leonore Larson. Patrida Hill will and committment to God." In con- play "Ah Sweet Mystery of Life" Esther Holmes cluding, she defined a value as beTrio-"Serenade" ___ ------ ------------~- _______________________ Titl ing "any attitude toward a refer- on the violin.

Couples will be received by Carence which is positive."

Una May Leech, flute; Edna Yates, horn; Mary Jo Hoskins, piano rie Ellen Adamson, Louella TieCharles Hulac, newly appointed man, Mrs. Marsh, President and Brass. Sextet-"The Wayfarer" ________________________ Holmes-Smith Y. M. Secretary. suggested that "The Turtle Waddle" -------------------------Guentzel there are four types of leadership: Mrs. Pate, and other special guests.

Tickets are now on sale at the "Deep Purple" ----------------------------------Rose executive, expert, dominant audormitory desk. thority, and persuasive-th= latter · Thursday, May 10 "Trio in G" ------.. -------------------~-----------------------Haydn he considered most important.

The remainder of the day was Patricia Hill, violin; Janice Slagle, cello; Mary Jo Hoskins, piano spent in group discussions of such Flute Solo-"Pastorale Fantasie" ---~------------------------Doppler subjects as Summer Projects, by Leonore Larson Ann Wellensiek of the University Violin Solo-"Romance from Concerto in D Minor" --------Wieniawski of Nebraska, Leadership Tech· On May ninth at eight o'Clock in niques. led by Dr. LeRoy T: Laase Patricia Hill of the University of Nebraska, Music Hall Auditorium the piano Vocal Solo -----------------------------------------------~-Selected Peace Conference, :md Programs. and harmony students will present Jean Van Camp The day was high-lighted by a an hour musicale.

The members of the harmony Trio-"Mountain Echoes" ·-------------------------------------Andre dinner followed by an old-fashclass whose original compositions ioned barn dance held in the hayLeonore Larson, flute; Patricia Hill, violin; Mary Jo Hoskins, piano will be performed are Laurine filled Midland gym.

Piano Solo-"Rhapsody in Blue" --------------------George Gershwin The Worship Service on Sunday Clayburn, Aileen Wheeldon, Edna · Mary Jo Hoskins climaxed an inspiring week-end Yates, and Jack Berlett. spent among fellow Y. W. memPiano soloists will be Dorothy Vocal Sextette-"The Night is Young and You're So Beautiful" Burrows, Laurine Clayburn, Evebers.

"When Day is Done" Ruth Comstock and Margaret lyn Gatz. Ruth Kean, Ruth RanJean Van Camp, Marian Deck,'Leonore Larson, Mary Jo Hoskins, Spellman went as representatives dall, Mildred Schmidt, Margaret Janice Slagle, Una May Leech.

Spellman and Aileen Wheeldon. for the Peru group.

Because of conflicting activities on April 28, the freshmen changed the date of their party to Friday, April 20, The committees had to hustle to complete their plans, but despite the hurried preparation, the party was a success.

Rehearsals begin for spring play

Music week to feature three student programs

Students attend Y conference

Captams · Ba11

Formal theme

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Something to th!nk about How many times since you've been in school have you ,.written home to your mother and asked for a: little financial assistance"? How many times has she sat with you while you poured out your troubles, adding them to lrer already heavy load, and she has given you comfort and advice'!

Above a:ll else, how many times has she sacrificed a party or other pleasure to nurse you through an illness 1 To all these questions, you can say that your mother has always come through, has always been ready to do whatever she could, and has done it willingly.

May 13 has been designated as Mother's Day. So every one does something nice for his mother on that one day.

That ''something nice'' may mean buying a card with some one else's sentiments already printed, or it may mean a box of candy-anyway you look at it, you won't exert yourself too much.

Perhaps you could write her a letter-not asking for money or complaining about your troubles-to condition her for the shock of a gift on Mother's Day.

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Ewiry day you can see her sunning herself on the campus, hurrying to the Hill Store, or on her way to the Campus Shop or town for a "coke" and an hour's relaxation. She is also the same person who is late for all of her classes or who maybe doesn't even ma:ke her 7:50 class. Possibly, she sat in front of you at the show last night.

Or you may know her as the one who sits next to you in English-the one you have to nudge every few minutes to keep her awake.

This girl is almost always the last one up in the morning and is always the last one to bed at night. She never has as much time as the other people around her, simply because she wastes all of her time during the day.

At about eleven every night you can hear her complain, "I have so much to do and I can't get it all done. The teachers give such long assignments and there just isn't enough time to read all this stuff. The lights are going off in a minute; so I suppose I'd hetter start draggingthese books down to the lobby and plan on staying up half the night again tonight."

Did you give?

"What can you spare that they can wear" was the slogan seen in the dorm and on the campus last week in connection with the clothing drive for destitute people in foreign countries. Many of the faculty members and girls in the dormitory did dig into their closets and come up with something that they no longer wore or needed. But did all of you~ Are you going to come up with a red face when you start to pack to go home because there in the dark corner of. your closet you found something that you'd even forgottel\ you had f Of course, you can throw it away, but you might have been more comfortable this summer if you had sent it to some one who really needed it-and needed it badly.

Are you guilty?

Three hours after the army is at work, "seven-fiftiers" begin to groan and grunt about the horrors of getting up.

We complain about the hour, wish the instructors were dead, loathe the bell, and hate ourselves for feeblemindedness that allowed such a thing to happen. By afternoon another "nap" is necessary, and it always drags over into the ''four-o'clock.''

Again we go through the vicious circle and finally decide the anatomy just isn't "physically fit." Hence, the roommate makes her second trip to the desk for an excuse slip. Tough! Yes, plenty rough-rough because we're supposed to be students, not pikers-interested, without the prefix "dis"-and never an absenteer.

You may think the word "absenteeism" horribly overworked, but did you ever analyze what character it connotes~

A-abominable B-breach of promise S-stander-upper E-evader N-nuts T-tramp E-extortionist E-egotist I-icky S-stinky M-moronish War, peace, or minor conflict-we have no excuse for loafing on such an easy job as throwing back the covers l

Jllumni Crail

I Under cover The library is pleased tO announce an addition to its collection of Peruviana, and wishes to thank Miss Diddel for the attractive booklet of Peru views. All prints are from pictures drawn and cut in linoleum blocks by Miss Diddel except for the picture of th~ training school which was drawn by Miss Diddel and ·cut by Donald Grundman. To make the booklet more durable for library use Miss Diddel bound it in a gray anc:l blue cover.

Two new books have been added to the rental shelves. Edna Ferber chose Seattle from 1851 to 1941 as the setting for "Great Son." It is the chronicle of four generations of the Melendy family.

"Earth and High Heaven" by Gwethalyn Graham is a present day love story of Montreal which sets out a challenge to prejudice and intolerance.

An easy way to get better acquainted with state history is to read the article "Nebraska, the Cornhusker State" in the May, National Geographic Magazine. Illustrations include 23 natural color photographs.

Y members discuss "AD ay .m Estes II

I think it is about time for me to write you some news of a few former Peruvians. · Irene Jordan (at. '42) and Paul Rowe of Sidney, Iowa, were married Saturday, April 14, at the . Methodist parsonage in Sidney. ,The Rev. Fay Marriott officiated.

The bridegroom has just recently returned from eighteen months of service with the navy in the Southwest Pacific.

Betty Jean Patrick Lorimor (at.

'41) has been teaching for the last few months the first grade at Tabor, Iowa.

Hazel Schoenbaum Schreiner ('45) is now working as a chemist at the Haskins Soap Factory in Omaha, Nebraska.

Betty Enselman Jorgensen (ss.

'41) is teaching a country school near Council Bluffs, Iowa, this year.

Thelma Roberts (ss. '43)of Glenwood, Iowa, is teaching the second grade in her home town.

Did you know that Lorna Mae Hunzeker (at. '43) is a Cadet Nurse now? She is taking her training at the University Hospi.tal in Omaha .

Eileen Sugden (at. '44) and Donald Bruns (at.· '42) were married in February. They were living in San Diego, California, until recently, when Donald, ·1vho is in the navy, went to sea and Eileen returned to her home at Sterling, Nebraska.

"A Day in Estes" was the theme of the Ap1'il 24 meeting of Y. W. The Estes Conference was discussed; this is an annual ten-day meeting for Y members and is held at Estes Park. Miss Edna Weare gave the group some general facts about Estes, and stressed the inspiration and fellowship derived from attending the convention. Mary Collins Jensen told of a day at Estesthe worship services, study and discussion groups, group singing, and recreation, all of which are a part of the day's schedule. She showed some metal work which she had done in the hobby shop.

Jean Van Camp sang a verse of the Estes Song, "That Cause Can Never be Lost," and the group joined in singing the last verses.

The meeting closed with the forming of the friendship circle and the singing of "Jacob's Ladder."

Berger-Grundman 1st Lt. Bill L. Berger ('39-'43) and Lois Grundman ('42-'44) were married using a double ring ceremony on the evening of April 28, at· the Bethel Evangelical Church in Nebraska City.

Spring floral decorations ornamented the church. The bride wore a white embroidered eyelet and net floor length dress. Her attendants completed the spring background in formals of pastel net.

The bridegroom is now a B-17 pilot in the Army Air Corps. He returned fom his base in England on April 15 after completing 35 missions over Germany. "· Lois is a prior English major at PSTC and a member of Tri Beta, Kappa Delta Pi, Sigma Tau Delta, and the Dramatic Club.

The reception was held in the church parlors immediately after the ceremony. A three-tier wedding cake and punch were served to the two hundred guests.

Peruvians who took part in the ceremony w~e: Barbar::i and Betty Berger, Bridesmaids; Margaret Reazer and Betty Kennedy ('41'43), Candle-lighters; Leonore Larson and Jean Holman, Receptiona!ists; Goldene Lohann ('42-'43), Guest Book; Mary Jo Hoskins, Organist; Pat Rooney, AS, Peru V-12 Unit, Best Man; and Pfc. Gilbert Schreiner ('39-'43) Usher.

Others who attended from Peru were: fyirs. C. H. Marsh, Miss Hazel Williams. Dr. Selma Konig, Dr. and Mrs. John M. Winter, Janice Kimsey, Margaret Lewis, Barbara Dressler ('42-'44), Rosena Schacht (ss. '43), Mrs. Gilbert Schreiner ('39-'44), and Patricia Hill.

Chorus presents musical comedy "Miss Carruthers Returns," a musical comedy in two acts,· was presented by members of the college women's chorus on Friday evening, April 27.

The characters were portrayed

by Betty Hopkins, Laurine Clayburn, Una May Leech, Margaret Wyant, Carrie Workman, Wanda Bowers, · Edna Yates, Mildred Schmidt, Phyllis Fisher, and Blondena Howerton. Dorothy Burrows was unable to be in the operetta because of illness; her part was taken by Marian Stover.

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· Betty Brunt ('44) is teac history at Silver Creek. Nebr this year.

Helen Wheeler (ss. '43) is teaching this year. She is i rural school near Glenwood, I Louise Walker (at. '43) was ried recently to James Morr former V-12 trainee. She complete her school term; he ported to San Francisco for f ther assignment.

Lewis Callahan ('38) is supe tendent of the schools at Holbro Nebraska.

Ruth Ann Crook (ss. '44) teaching music in Dunbar, Nebr ka.

Lois Christensen (at. '44) teaching a country school n Clarks, Nebraska. She is mak· plans now to come back to Pe next year.

Another teacher, Ard is Bu roughs (ss. '44), is planning to at tend summer school. She has bee teaching the fourth grade at R Oak, Iowa, th.\s year.

Donna Marshall (at. '42) is n working at the Union Pacific B Depot in Omaha.

R1osena Schacht (ss. '43) recent! , became engaged to LeRoy Gros who was at home from the South Pacific.

Lorraine Safranek ('44) has signed her contract to return to Scottsbluff, Nebrasl:a, next year.'

Lorraine wrote recr~ntly saying, "I, have to give a talk to the eighth graders next week on the G. A. A. because they'll be freshmen next year and eligible to join. We've built a swell organization this year· out of nothing and next year it should be even better." She is planning to work at Detroit this summer.

It is long after my bed time; so this will have to be all for now.

Be sure to let me know what you are doing and what you plan to do next year.

Love.

-Carrie Ellen.

Miss Carey talks for YWCA group

At the kpril 17 meeting of Y. W. Miss Nellie M. Carey spoke to the group on the topic "Reading.''

Other features of the program "We read with one of three purwere a French horn solo by Edna poses in mind," she said; "for culYates, a piano solo by Mildred ture, for information, or for enSchmidt, and a trio specialty, "The tertainment. As students we all Melodrama," by Betty Hopkins, do a great deal of reading for inWanda Bowers, and Edna Yates. formation, but do we do as much The program was under the di- reading for the mere enjoyment rection of Miss Ruth Musil. we get out of it as we would like?"

For those who complain that they're too busy, Miss Carey suggested setting aside for reading each day a few minutes that ordinarily might be wasted.

The selection of good books is Mr. C. H. Rhoades, secretary of made easier by many public librarthe Nebraska Development Com- ies through the use of prE:pared mittee, who will administer the book lists. Since the college liState Teachers' retirement system, brary doesn't use these, Miss Carey is a graduate of Peru. He received suggested the use of the book reviews which may be found in many his degree in 1933. magazines. She also called attenHis wife, the former Edna Coat- tion to the "Browsing Corner" in ney, received her two year diploma the reading room of the library, in 1928, at Peru. Mrs. Rhoades is which has been started for the pura sister of Dr. G. Robert Coatney, pose of making it easier for stuformerly in the Department of zo- dents to select books for reading ology of P. S. T. C. pleasure.

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Co-ed activities

by Mary Rishel

The gh•ls' dorm will soon have to be called Eliza Morgan infirmary. The flu bug has been going around biting everyone's tonsils.

Dona Larimore found a new way to get out of the dorm-she broke out with the measles. Now everyone else takes a deep breath as she passes Dona's door in hopes of getting those pretty red spots too.

"Nurses" Alice Garrison and Jane Stivers have been packing food to the patients of the dorm.

The rest of the girls are all in favor of having bell hops in the dorm-it would certainly save wear and tear on one's physique if one didn't have to be trampled in the cafeteria line.

Dorothy Burrows has been at home for two weeks with some kind of disease and high fever. We all hope that she will soon be 0. K. and be back with us.

One of the latest sports seems to be that of letting the bathtubs run over. The girls on 1st were all xeady to put on their bathing suits the other night when the "tide" began to rise.

Merna Depke gave a formal dance at the City Hall last Saturday honoring her fiance, Ralph Anderson, who recently returned from duty overseas.

Second floor is setting up a pinochle business; room 232 is open day and night for teaching you the new versions on card tricks.

Glennie Galloway and Fran Guy took a big trip to Auburn between classes and bought up all the chocolate candy.

People at the last track meet thought it was "Farmer's Day" when six co-eds blossomed out in fisherman's sun-shade hats.

Death again struck the dorm, this time taking the life of a devoted friend, Ozmund Cadwallader .Balthazer the 38th (turtle soup now on sale-cheap).

Helen Howlett has been wondering who her roommate really is, for every time she wakes in the morning there is someone different in the opposite bed.

The girls who havn 7:50's wish

PERU

THEATRE!

***** May 3-4-5Wallace Beery "BARBARY COAST GENT"

to thank the morninit serenaders for waking them or should we say knocking them out cf bed from shock. These serenaders includethe campus bell, the bugler, and the ever faithful dogs who all sound off at once.

May 13-14Spencer Tracy Signe Hosso "THE SEVENTH CROSS" Hereafter the theatre will ·be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

"Ever Young," a one-act play, was presented by the Elementary .btamfltic class at convocation, Fri-

day, April 27.

The scene of the play was the lobby of a hotel in Palm Beach, Florida. The five members of the cast were old ladies visiting at the hotel.

The play was given as tha result Leah Meyer returned after, a of the study of characterizations by week's endurance of the "lumps" the dramatic group. The stage with which some sympathetic persetting was supplied and arranged son endowed her. Too, another by members of the Play Producillness victim, Shirley Penny, tion class. crept back from a week in a douThe members of the Dramatic ble bed. class appearing in the cast were Ruth Kean didn't indulge in the Laurine Clayburn, Margaret Lewis, common man's pains--hers were Wanda Bowers, Frances Guy, and bad ears--seepage is the given Elizabeth Hopkins. word.

Possibly checking up on the environment of blood relation, sisters of Carrie Workman and Margaret Rea appeared on Eliza Morgan threshold.

The candJ.e has fmrned dewn and roomie has shut her gfowing eyes and Hgain I'm left in the dark. Excuse me now while we conti1nue our nightly fight over the extra blanket.

Club h€ars review ''Susan Be Smooth" Miss Doris Wagner gave a very interesting review of the book "Susan be Smooth" at the regular meeting of the Personality Club, April 19. She discussed the principles of good grooming. Hints on care of clothing, clever little quirks of adding style, (l.nd the value of neatness were given.

A committee, Marjorie Rogers, Phyllis Winkle, and Ruth Dougherty, was appointed to make· arrangements for a party to be given May 3.

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The intermission program consisted of a vocal solo, "I Should Care," by Nancy Steck; a piano solo, "Begin the Beguine,'' by Jack Maxwell; and a baritone solo, "Atlantic Zephyrs," by Sam Bradford.

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••• a way to show friendship to a French sailor Even foreigners visiting our shores for the first time respond to the friendliness in the phrase Have a Coke. There's the good old home·town American spirit behind it •.; ; the same as when you serve Coke at home. Coca-Cola stands for the pause that refreshes,has become a bond of sympathy between kindly-minded folks.

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A week ago, Algernon lay watching the goldfish swim lazily around in the pond near Nature Trail.

The coming spring was to have been his first one, for he was but yet a baby. How beautiful the world must have seemed to himblades of green grass springing up suddenly, almost over-night, buds swelling on the branches, ready to burst into leaves.

Algernon had a sweed and loving nature. He had no intentions of doing any harm. But one day, he was caught and carried away from the place in the sun that he loved so well, never to be returned. And then his torture began.

Wherever he was taken, cries and screams of horror grated on his sensitive ears - sounds so different from the chirping of the hirds in the bushes near his home. Algernon was almost sick with fright.

Then came a short period of imprisonment. He was shut in a large can, with no food, out of the fresh air and sunshine. It was too much for poor, delicate little Algernon to bear. He will never again see the goldfish, nor will he be alive to witness the blooming of the first flowers.

Algernon is dead!

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Four leaf clovers and horseshoes were used as decorations for the "Good Luck Ball." The Navy Swing Band furnished the music for the evening of dancing.

"The world must learn to live with the airplane or perish because of it,'' said Dr. Archer Burnham, Preparations are well underway Secretary of State Teachers Association at convocation Friday, Ap- for the exit of this year's senior class. ril 20th.

"Inventions have changed the Those students who completed face of the earth. With thE\ inven- the requirements for the A. B. detion of the airplane by the Wright gree at the close of the first seBrothers, the world took its great- mester will participate in the est stride forward ill social wel- graduations exercises, as well as fare and man found his own those now on the campus. strength only a minute factor."

As usual the graduates will apDr. Burnham cited many examples of progress caused by the ma- pear in black caps and gowns. chine age and concluded with this Invitational announcements have suggestion-"The thinkers of the been made available to the class world should look upon education through the efforts of the local with a critical eye and teach youth printer. Delivery is anticipated that the greatest professions ever early in May. launched are now at hand."

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Jack Maxwell and Donaldean Parriott of the senior class were crowned king and queen and Rex Coatney and Ina Jane Good from the junior class were elected prince and princess of the Junior-Senior prom in the Music Hall on Saturday, April 28.

Seniors make graduation plans

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May 6-7Katherine Hepburn Walter Huston "DRAGON SEED" May 10-11·12Claudette Colbert IFred MacMurray "PRACTICALLY YOURS"

Juniors-Seniors elect prom rulers

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\Blu~ Stars • • "I'm in the hospital after some trouble with a piece of shrapnel on my way to l;lerlin. It's rather a bad wound but not a serious one.

I'm getting along pretty well now; I'm up and around and probably will be back with my company fairly soon," writes Pfc. Rouert c.

O'Dell (at. '42-'43).

Ensign Ralph Locke ('43) says, "Events are moving fast out here and due to their speed, importance, and timeliness, I can't say much about them. I am 0. K. and that's something."

Cadet Nurse Rachel Wieneke ('38-'40) is taking her training at Camp Lee, Virginia.

E. M. 3c Jack Cejka ('42-'43) is home on leave after spending six months at sea, and is now waiting for his ship to be repaired.

Sgt; Dick Clements ('40-'42), recently promoted to that rank, was slightly wounded in the right hand.

Dick is with the Ninth Army in 'Germany and hopes to be able to go in to Berlin with his buddies.

Pfc. Ward Adams ('42-'43) is with the Third Army and 134th Infantry in ,Germany. ' Don• Adams, AS, a former V-12 trainee, who is attending Rice Institute at Houston, Texas, writes.

"I like the school here a lot. It is not too large and it has a beautiful campus. Our ship isn't nearly as nice as the one in Peru but it is equipped with fluorescent lamps and inner spring mattresses. I am rooming with Jim Baker, former V-12 trainee. We live four stories up in a tower at one end of the ship."

Lt. Col. John Jimerson, former Dean of Men, was recently promoted to that rank in Paris. Lt. Col. Jimerson is director of the Army in formation education staff school for the entire continental area. The school is located in Paris 'and has turned out thousm1ds of information, education, advertisement, and athletic directors as well as librarians.

James R. Gwynn, S2c, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Carlson, 821 So. 15 street, Lincoln, Nebr., this week began training as a Navy weather observer at the Aeorgraphers' School of the Lakehurst Naval Air Station.

The school trains sailors, marines, coast guardsmen, and Waves in a three-month course. Women reservists are assigned to duty at shore bases, relieving men for sea duty.

Seaman GwYnn, a former student at Peru State Teachers College, enlisted in the U. S. Navy July 1, 1943. He attended Peru for his first trim ester.

Bobcats swamp Hastings Navy

Three former V-12 trainees, Bob Weimer, Paul Weichert, and Paul Mathews are attending the Uni;versity of Southern' California.

Harwager wins individual honor

Lt. Willard Hunzeker ('40-'43) visited on the campus the past week.

Ensigns Walter Satler and Warren Craig, both former V-12 trainees, are in California waiting for the assignments to go over seas.

Leo Gamble, former V-12 trainee, finished amphibious training. In the quarter master work he finds the mathematics he learned at Peru helpful in figuring tide, currents, and navigation problems.

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On board

by L. E. Heiliger Hats off to the track team for its victory over the Hastings Naval Depot, and for the gallant efforts at the Drake relays.

Ensign Don "Red" Clifton was a recent visitor on the Peru campl,ls.

Ensign, Clifton was formerly a ;v-12 trainee in Peru; he was later transferred to Doane College and recently received his commission at Notre Dame Uni. Other former V-12 students of Peru who have returned to visit are Bob Mustain, who recently finished his boot training at Great Lakes, Ill., and Johnny Leavitt, Barney Keil, Dean Mayfield, who are stationed at Olathe, Kansas.

Jack Campbell, also a former V-12 trainee, has just returned to the States from the Philippine Islands, according to a letter received from him by Virgil Huff.

Some time ago I mentioned something about the heated discussion as to whether or not a rocket will function in a vacuum.

To my undoing, it will! In fact, Mr. Rodabaugh says rockets will operate much better in the pressureless spaces of the universe. So to make it clear to everyone involved in the afore mentioned discussion (?) as to just who was right, this information is forwarded. Let no more be heard of the subject. (It took too much to convince me.)

The complement of the unit was recently cut by the transfer of four men to more active service. John, Dick and Jim Morrison reported to a Naval base in California, while Bob Fredricks and Paxton Ricketts began their boot training at Great Lakes, ill.

I have a tiny, somewhat neglected voice from my calculus book, calling-so-that's all for now.

Hennig, Verry, Mastain, Hall, Witty, Blazer, Davidson Aufenkamp, Hyatt, Duncan, Day, Gleason -Richard Keil took the picture.

We run again!

by John Barron At the height of tbck season, runners from every section of the country gather at Des Moines, Iowa, to participate in the Drake Relays, a meet which makes <t runner's heart leap with the excitement that comes whr.n he's competing against the best.

The Drake committee each year sends invitations to the major universities and colleges throughout the nation, and the recipients then send an affirmative reply if they have a team they desire to enter.

The events are run off first, in like competition, with university for university and college for college.

Last year Peru came through with flying colors, with better than half the team returning with tokens of merit-small, gold track shoes.

This year Peru had another team entered. The following men participated: Charles Martin, Vernon Norris, Dick Mastain, "Pat" Patterson, Russ Blazer, Robert Day, Hubert Rosenblum, James Gleason, Virgil Huff, Jack Verry.

Knowing what gold shoes symbolize, if you see any being worn on the campus, you will know that a coach's faith, and work ha:>; been worth while.

Prep is host to track teams Prep was host to, four schools Thursday, April 19, when Rock Port, Missouri, Talmage, Brock, and Julian engaged in a track and field meet on the college athletic field.

Brock carried off team honors in winning the meet with 36 points; Talmage was second with 35; Rock Port tallied 34'h, coming in a close third, while Prep scored 15'h.

It was a close three-way contest all the way through with the outcome depending on the 880 relay.

Best performances of the afternoon were turned in by Vollertsen of Talmage with a :54~2 quarter mile, and Applegate of Peru with 19 feet 1 inch in the broad jump.

The following is a summary of events.

100-yard dash-first, Cox, R P; second, Bandroff, T; third, Nincehelser, B; fourth, Applegate, P; time :11.9.

220-yard dash-first, Cox, RP; second, Bandroff. T; third, Harms, RP; fourth, Coatney, P; time :25.

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440-yard dash-first, Vollertsen, T; second, Majors, P; third, Wells, RP; fourth, Adams, B; time :54.2.

880-first, Leslie, B; second, Shandy, RP; third, Novack, T; fourth, Snyder, T; time 2:23.

Mile run-first, Hawley, B; second, Price, RP; third, Fry, T; Clayburn, P; time 5:14.8.

Pole vault-tie first and second,

Coach's ironmen If, on Saturpays or Sundays, you wartder close to the college athletic field and see two fellows running around the track, you can be fairly certain that they will be Bob Goins and Owen Brewer, Peru's ace two-milers.

Bob and Owen have finished first and second in meets with Doane College and Hastings Naval Depot, and Coach Al Wheeler is counting on them to continue their winning ways throughout the track season.

Brewer's home is in Cloverdale, Indiana, where he was graduated from high school in 1940. While in high school, Owen played basketball, but he had never run in a track meet until this year.

In October '42 Owen enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served with the Atlantic fleet until coming to Peru in November '44.

Bob Goins came to Peru in November '44 from the Naval training station in San Diego, Calif., where he had served for five months, Bob is from McAllister, Oklahoma, where he enlisted in the Navy shortly after finishing high school in May '44.

The two-mile run is Bob's specialty. but he can also run a fast mile if Coach Wheeler decides to use him in both events.

Charles (Chuck) Martin came from Fremont, Nebraska, to Peru in July '44 shortly after finishing high school.

Chuck was unable to run in the meet with Hastings Naval Depot because of an injured foot, but won the 440 yard dash in the meet with Doane College the week before; he also runs in the mile relay.

Don Aufenkamp is one of the two dvilians on the track squad.

(The other one won't be mentioned.) Don's home is in Nemaha, Nebraska, where he was graduated from high school in '44. While in high school, Don played football, basketball, and competed in track.

For Coach Wheeler, Don runs the half mile, and in the mile relay.

July 1st, if everything goes as planned, it will be Cadet Don Aufenkamp of the United States Military Academy "West Point."

Stoddard, B, and Leslie, B; third, Applegate, P; height 9 feet.

High jump-first, Leslie, B; second, Vollertsen, T; third, Wells, RP; tie for fourth, Poppa, RP, and Applegate, P; height 5 feet 4 inches.

Broad jump-first, Applegate, P; Harms, RP; third, Vollertsen, T; fourth, Lofgren, B; distance 19 feet 1 inch. se~ond,

Shot put-first, Bohlken, T; second, Vollertsen, T; third, Cox, RP; fourth, Schlange, B; distance 41 feet 11 inches.

Discus throw-first, Cox, RP; second, Brokens, B; thjrd, Schlange, B; fourth, Bohlken, T; distance 105 feet 4 inches.

880 relay-first, T; second, B; third, RP; fourth, P; time 1:41.9.

The Peru Bobcats defeated Hastings Naval Depot track t Friday, April 20, 100 to 36. was the second meet of the se for Peru, and the Bobcats' victory; they lost to Doane Col the week before by seven point Outstarding performances w turned in by several Peru , Huff with a 2:7 half-mile, Mas with a 4:54:5 mile, Rosenblum a :10,2 in the 100-yard dash, Goins, with Brewer not far hind, with 11:35 in the two-mil made it a very successful afte noon for the 'Cats.

Harwager of Hastings Naval pot, a graduate of Kearney S Teachers College in '39, carri off individual honors by winni first in the shot, discus, jave · and running third in the 120 · hurdles.

Rosenblum of Peru was not behind with a first in the 100 a 220 yard dashes and a third in broad jump; he also ran on t winning 880 relay team.

On Friday, May 4, the cinder men go to Crete, Nebraska, to en gage in a triangular meet wi Doane College :and the Hastin Naval Depot.

Winners in the events are as fol lows: Pole Vault-first, Rooney, second, Sleeth, H; height 9 feet, inches.

High jump-first, Hodge, H; sec ond, Patterson, P; third, Averett P; height 5 feet, 7 inches.

Broad jump-first, Day, P; sec ond, Hodge, H; third, Rosenblu P; distance 20 feet, 5% inches.

Shot put-first, Harwager, second, Duncan, P; third, Hall, distance 4o feet 71/z inches.

Javelin-first, Harwager, H; sec ond, Hall, P; third, Wallis, P; distance 162 feet, 5'h inches.

Discus-first, Harwager, H; second, Duncan. P; third, Hall, P; distance 125 feet 8% inches.

880 relay-won by Peru; time 1:36.6.

Mile relay-won by Peru; time 3:42.4. lOOyard dash-first, Rosenblum, P; second, Verry, P; third, Alcott, H; time :10.2.

220-yard dash-first, Rosenblum; P; second, Verry, P; third, Sleeth, H; time :24.

440-yard dash-first, Alcott, H; second, Blazer, P; third, Davidsoni P; time :56.7.

120-yard high hurdles - first, Barron, P; second, Corporan, P; third, Hariooger, H; time :20.2.

220-yard low hurdles - first, Looschen, P; second, Corporan, Pi third, Bowman, H; time :30,5.

880-first, Huff, P; second, Nor-. ris, P; third, Mastain, P; time 2:7.

Mile run-first, Mastain, P; second, Goins, P; third, Hyatt, P; time 4:54.5. ' Two mile run-first, Goins, P; second, Brewer, P; third, Hennig, P; time 11:35.

Jr. Hi boys mak gifts to hospitals Boys of the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grades at the traini school have made twenty-four 1 boards and twenty-four writing clip boards to be sent to vetera hospitals.

This was a project of the Junio Red Cross; Mr. Ernest Rawson sup ervised the work.

The boys sandpapered smoothness, with shellac.

Eddie Pharaoh made four of th , boards, and Franklin Walker com pleted three.

Mrs. Kirk supervised the makin of three dozen envelopes and car for library books. These are a part of the Junior Red Cross wo done by pupils of the Tr · · School.

Dear Mom: Guess what! Just 10 more days of school and not all of those are class days. You should see everybody cramming or preparing to cram, for the finals. The library VOLUMEXXXX is full of kids working on term papers and book reports. I have to have a book report and a term paper in on Friday. I just don't know what to chose as my topic for research. I thought about A dramatic play, with an unique "Modern Fiction" but .there's too set all rolled into one, is the basis much material available on it. of the spring play "The Old Ladies" to be given May 18th in I'd have to write a long paper. I the college auditorium. started reading "Anthony AdA set never before attempted verse" for my book report this has been constmcted by the play afternoon, but the first chapter production class, Donna Steffen, wasn't particularly interesting; so Wanda Bowers, and Barbara I guess I'll read something else. Marsh.

This consists of three rooms and I'm going over to the library to- a hall visible from the .audience. morrow morning dwring float The actions of the three characters can be seen at all times. periods and see what I can find.

Each old lady has h~r own room, typical of a person occuping a Golly I wish there could be an- room in a shabby house located in other f~rmal before school's out. Pontippy Square, Polchester.

Those playing the character I had so much fun at the one on the 4th even if I did worry myself roles are Betty Hopkins, Margaret sick b:fore time to go. I waited Lewis, and Mary Meister. for the evening mail and my Their viewpoint of this u~usual formal finally arrived at 5: 30, and, production is-Margaret Lewis as mom, guess what! They didn't May Beringer said, "It's a characthave my size; so they sent one two er I have never done before. I sizes larger and I didn't have time find the part intriguing and chalto fix it. It was too big around lenging. To reach this status will the waist, too wide across the take hours of conce'1tration and shoulders and too long. My part- hard work on the past of all three ner and I kept stepping on it all actresses." evening at the dance. I sent it Betty Hopkins added, "the charback to Montgomery Wards on acter role of Agatha is extremely Saturday morning and told them difficult to portray, as she is unwhat I thought. I guess we were like any character I have ever lucky they sent one a little t?o known or seen on the stage prelarge. This way I got to wear 7t, viously." and then send it back, and I will Mary Meister concluded by sayget my $6.95 back. ing, "I think the play has a great dramatic value and a good literMom can I buy a new dress ary background."

The play is under the direction (regul;~ length) with the money?

More about the dance though. My of Miss Hazel L. Williams, dramatoomie and I have been having tics and speech inst.t"Jctor.

The stage crew consists of Bill a fight over who took the nicest fellow. I say I did and she says Woods Richard Keil, Kenneth she did. The girl down the hall Folkerts, and Jack Berlett. (the junior I told yoU! abou:) thinks she did. I'm sure I did though, mom.

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Formalities enjoy "The Old Ladies' II Captains BaII"

Spring play is

Frilly ones, plain ones, pastel shades, and striking color combinations, accentuated by regulation Navy dress uniforms, were the key note of the spring formal given May 4, in the Music Hall Auditorium.

All formal-goers were met at the gang-plank by a co-ed wearing a pale pink dress and a fragrant pink corsage.

Louella Tieman thus represented the dorm council in the receiving •line. With her was Janice Kimsey in blue and white checked sharkskin modeled on princess lines. Their escorts were Andrew Lakey and Bill Woods.

Also in the receiving line were Mrs. Marsh, Miss Palmer, President and Mrs. Pate, and Lt. and Mrs. Carl. .At the punch table were Mill!red Schmidt and Maxine Blinde dressed in becoming white gowns. On Mildred's were dainty black velvet bows and on Maxine's was a sparkling front outlined in gold thread.

The intermission program consisted of a violin solo, "Ah Sweet Mystery of Life" by Patricia Hill, and a medley of 3 numbers "Orchids in the Moonlight," "There ·are Such Things" and "The Night Is Young," sung by the girls' sextette-Jean Van Camp, Marion Deck, Una May Leech, Leonore Larson, Janice Slagle, and Mary Jo Hoskins.

Music for the dancing was furnished by the Navy swing band.

Music students present classic and orig,inal themes

V-12 unit will continue at Peru 'til November Lt. J. w. Lawson, commanding officer of the V-12 Unit, and President w. R. Pate have announced the continuance of the basic V-12 program for another trimester or until November 1, on the Peru campus.

Lt. (j.g.) Wm. Pusley has been ordered to report to Peru in June as an instructor in Naval Science since the V-12 program will be augmented by courses required in the regular N. R. 0. T. C. program.

Campus observes quiet V-E day V-E Day on the Peru State Teacher's campus was established as a rededication period rather than a hilarious celebration.

At eleven fifty towns-people, faculty, V-12 trainees, and students assembled in the college auditorium for the services. In unsion all sang the "Battle Hymn of the RepU!blic" with the renewed confidence that the day had brought. Then in utter silence and complete reverence, all prayers culminated into one as Lt. Carl gave thanks and asked for future guildance while yet in the hour of need.

Symbolically, next came the advancing of the colors. After this the congregation fullheartedly sang--this time 'Faith of Our Fathers."

Lt. Lawson spoke to the group emphasizing what had been accomplished by the victories of the day, but likewise factually illustrating that, that was only a beginning. Such a victory, he felt, should only serve to make each American more determined to do his best to bring nearer the final day of total victory. Each person is responsible for doing his best and two significant illustrations of "this best" wouid be buying war bonds and working steadily, efficiently, and earnestly every daythis Lt. Lawson suggested as the platform for the rededication effort.

President Pate told of the tremendous odds against the United States in the gigantic task yet ahead, and called upon God to help sustain the armies.

He repeated parts of the' Gettysburg Address as a very fitting climax to his remarks.

Following the retiring of the colors, the national anthem was sung, and Mr. Tyler pronounced the benediction. The college band furnished all the music.

Lt. Lawson had also spoken earlier in the morning at the rededication service for the dental and medical naval units at Creighton University. This meeting was held in St. John's church.

One hundred trainees is the number designated as the Peru complement.

Approximately sixty-five men, who will have completed four or five trimesters here, will be transferred to N. R. 0. T. C. units or to pre-flight stations at the end of the trimester in June. Commencement exercises will be held for those finishing the courses here; plans for the graduation program have not been completed.

The Ship's Company will have a change in personnel shortly; a new store keeper will come to replace G. D. Quinn. Mr. Quinn's next assignment is in a Naval Ammunition Depot at Crane, Indiana.

Lt. (j.g.) Bambarger was released from the Great Lakes Naval hospital on May 8, to resume his duties in connection with the Peru Unit.

Commanding Officer Lt. Lawson has been on temporary additional duty at the Ninth Naval District Headquarters recently; he helped in the arrangement of these matters pertaining to the Peru Unit and in others connected with the other units.

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S·f1 tmg · San d"~ on sale May 21

The punch was good too. My partner and I had six cups each, and he got a little mad when I One hundred copies of "Sifting refused to drink anymore, but Sand," the annual publication of I thought there wouldn't be enStudents of the Music Depart- Music hall auditorium. InterSigma Tau Delta, will come from ough to go around.

He sure ment presented three programs in spersed with the brilliant classical the press May 21 and will be on gloated when there was some left. observance of Music week, May selections played by the piano stusale that week.

The receiving line sure had me 6-13. dents, were the original composiThis publication will contain 32 worried, but it wasn't so bad. I Mary Jo Hoskins introduced the tions, both instrumental and vocal pages of poetry and prose. The can't see why, though, that I had composed by the Harmony stupresident of Sigma Tau, Mary to introduce both myself and my program on Monday evening, !IJ:ifay dents. partner when everybody in the 7, by talking on the "Significance Meister, says, "The cover will be line knew U'S anyway. Do you of Music Week." She asked four something new and different with Betty Hopkins sang "The Cop" suppose these jokes about "absent questions about music week, which which was composed by Jack much intere~;ting and timely maminded professors" had anything she answered to explain the' mean- Berlett. Laurine Clayburn sang terial inside." Miss Diddel is reing of the week. The questions her own composition "The Meek to do with it? sponsible for the nine illustrations were: "What is music week? and The Bold" and "Dear Old and also for the cover.

Who may participate in music Peru" which Aileen Wheeldon Last week was Music Week. week? What are the objectives Those contributing to this issue There were 3 musical program and of music week? Who has charge composed. Edna Yates composed are Dr. Bradford, Dr. Konig, Dr. "Beside Our Brook" and then I went to all of them. I've de- of music week?"

Martin, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. BradIn answering cided what I want to do next her questions ,she said that any- transposed the melody for her ford, Miss Tear, Miss Norenberg, year-I want to take cello lessons. one may participate, and that the French horn.

Mary Meister, Bette Overman, Bill I'd try a violin but I don't think Woods, Carrie Ellen Adamson, The program ended with a piano object is to encourage American I could twist my wrist right to music and to foster unity in the Frankie Montgomery, Rosa Lee duet, "Campus Capers," composed hit the notes.

I can take the nation's music. · She helped the Weatherfield, Aileen Wheeldon,

by Aileen Wheeldon and played by cello lessons, can't I, mom?

Margaret Lewis, Mary Jo Hoskins, audience to appreciate the signifi- ·Edna Yates and Aileen Wheeldon.

Frances La Seur, Ralf Graham, cance of this week, which is cele- Certainly this program featured and Dennis Wehrmann.

Did you like what I sent you for brated nationally, the first full encouragement in Amer i c an Dr. Bradford, Mary Meister, Mother's Day? I know you'll pro- week in May. music.

Betty Berger, and Bill Woods are bably think that a stuffed scotty The program that followed was The final program, Thursday the editorial staff of "Sifting to set on your bed will only catch composed of instrumental and Sand." dust, but you can put it on the bed vocal solos and two instrumental evening, in contrast to. the string in my room and I'll keep it dusted ;trios, one the violin, cello, and trios of Monday, featured the college Brass Sextette and several All campus honor societies will for yow. piano, the other violin, flute, and horn soloists. The college vocal combine for their annual interStudents elect piano.

Sextette completed the programs fraternity dinner during comWell, mom, I guess I'd better get On Wednesday, May 9, the stu- of the week by presenting a group mencement week, on May 22. council members busy on my term paper; so write dents of the Piano and Harmony of four selections.

Kappa Delta Phi is functioning classes presented a program in the soon and I'll be seeing you. as the sponsoring organization Six new members were recently with Maxine Blinde as general elected to the Peru Student AdLove, chairman.

Thos.e working with visory Council to serve next year. hE'r on definite committees are: Louella Tiemann and Ruth ComSusie. table decorations-Glendora Gal.- stock will represent the seniors, lo\vay, Carrie Ellen Adamson, Frances Guy and Bill Witty the P. S. Can I have the car here Leonore Larson, Ruth Comstock, juniors, and Dorothy Moody and Fri., May 18-8 :00 p. m ...............................

All College Play and Margaret Spellman; pro- Ralf Graham the sophomores. The the last week of school? I told Sat., May 19-8 :00 p. m. ____ Reception for Graduating Class gram-Una May Leech, Janice incoming freshmen will elect their some of the sailors I'd drive them Sun., May 20-10:30 a. ill.................Baccalaureate Service Slagle, Joan Thickstun, and Phyllis representatives next iall. out to the 6-mile corner on the Brinson; business-Francis Guy, The duties of the Adivsory Tue., May 22-6:00 p. m. ___________ .Inter-Fraternity Banquet Rosa Lee Weatherfield, Ruth Council are to sponsor HomecomSaturday of tJ:ie 19th.

May I please? ing, the May Fete, and student Wed., May 23-8:00 p. m. ____ High School Commencement Kean. and Jean Van Camp.

These groups are planning on activities; they also give helpful Thu., May 24-12:00 noon .. Class Luncheons and Reunions using the theme "Growth." advice for repairs and changes P. P. S. I decided to read "The -8 :00 p. m.....All-College and Alumni Dance Four speakers from the campus on the campus. This year the Man Without a Country." Could Fri., May 25-10 :30 a. rn. ________________ College Commencement will furnish the central portion of members also acted as the social 'that be Hitler if he isn't dead? the program. committee.

Frats will have

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Commencement Week

Editorials

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V-E Day We here on the campus are very glad that V-E day has arrived and has been officially celebrated. However, none of us who have loved ones in the Pacific, and practically all of us students do, can be happy until total victory has heen achieved. In the staff's opinion, the stand that the college has taken is best expressed in the prayer giv,en by Lt. Carl at the rededication service held on Mav 8. (,Almighty and ever loving Fathei,Maker and Redeemer of mankind, Giver of every good and perfect gift, we thank Thee for the gift of peace in Europe; for the ces::ation · of slaughter of our loved relatives. and friends; and for our flag flying victoriously over the war-torn fields of Europe, and for protecting car,e over our men in the foreign fields of battle.

"Give us this day, we pray thee, a new spirit of determination and a firm resolve to carry to its inevitable conclusion, the war in the Pacific, with a minimum of confusion and tragic waste of our nation's youth in their service for their country and their homes. ''Help us to keep the torch of Freedom burning and lead us at last to a place in thy glorious, heavenly kingdom.

Amen."

Attend Commencement Commencement exercises will be held in the college auditorium at 10:30 a. m. on Friday, May 25. To members of the graduating class this is a very important day. You're probably wondering what this has to do with you, the undergraduate. Well, it's up to you to help make this day a day that those who are leaving Peru will long remember. , Travel restrictions, gas and tire shortages, the comparatively small number of students, and many other obvious reasons make it quite impossible for out-of-town people to attend these exercises as they have in the past. The commencement ex,ercises will not seem complete without a large audience. Won't you stay in Peru until after these have taken place to make this day a grand success?

No May Fete--Why? Why, this year, should the May Fete be omitted from the schedule of commencement week activities?

The answer might be, that there is no time to prepare for the elaborate ceremony. There should be as much_ time as there has been other years. Each day still is <;omposed of 24 hours.

Another excuse given is the lack of students on the campus. But there are almost as many students as last year and the May Fete was carried out then.

Maybe it is because of the lack of men on the campus.

It does seem that enough men might be rounded up for this gay occasion. It also seems logical to use what civilian men there are on campus and let the navy men also have n part.

The navy is call0d on to help with various campus activities which perhaps a11e not always too pleasant for them. "\Vhy shouldn't they be asked to participate in the May Fete1 Why shouldn't they be allowed to take part in one campus activity which might bring them pleasure 1 Ar,e we, as college students, maybe being selfish in wanting to keep our pleasures to ourselves~ It is always more fun to share what one has, and, since the trainees have to be on the campus, it s,eems they might be treated as part of the school and included in all of the activities.

Do

Your Share!

How many of you are coming back to Peru next year7 It is quite probable that a number of you will show up for either the· summer or the winter session, or both. Even if you're not coming back, there is something that you and every one in the dorm should do.

The college is short of help these days, and the dorm is going to have to be cleaned thoroughly. You can help Peru get ready for summer school by seeing that your rooms is clean when you leave it. Don't leave boxes, old clothes) and old notes lying around. It only takes time and effort to pick them up, and both of these are vital necessities.

It's a nice gesture and one that will make you feel better if you make it a point to say good-bye to as many faculty members as possible. They are interested in you and will appreciate it no end. Saying good-bye means saying it to the girls in the dorm too, even some who don't live on the same floor. If you are carrying any grudges, make a special effort to make amends before you go, so that you will leave no hard foelings behind you.

Deep down inside we 're pretty proud of PSTC, and we 're happy over the good times we've had. Why not help to keep tl1is pride glowing by doing the afore mentioned thingst

Your facuity While you are in school it seems only natural for you to go to your instructors for advice and help on various subjects. But have you ever considered to whom yoll' will turn for advice after you leave school?

Some people learn to make their own decisions or go to professional people; others remember the excellent advice received from their former instructors; so they seek their help through the exchange of letters.

Some very excellent examples of this t:an be found here in Peru State Teachers College, in letters sent to members of the faculty by former students.

Dr. Castle M. Brown

by Wm. W. Witty Dr. Castle M. Brown, head of the History Department and a familiar figure on the campus since 1928, receives on the average of a lettP.r a week from former students asking for advice on different subjects.

Most of the letters received .by Dr. Brown' are requests for information pertaining to law, such as-marriage laws, divorce laws, real estate claims, and contracts; recently a letter was received asking for information on the procedme for entering Foreign Diplomatic Service.

Having graduated from law school at the 'University of Chicago, and having practiced law for two years in the State of Illinois, Dr. Brown is entirely capable of answering these questions.

As Dr. Brown was, for his first three years in Peru, the Registrar, he occasionally receives letters from former students asking about credits.

Mr. E. H. Hayward

Jllumni Crail Dear Louise, Ethe·! Gross Watkins ('42) iS working at the Naval Operating Base in San Pedro, Ca1ifornia.

Lois Grundman Berger ('44-'45) left for Miami this week with her husband. He is to enter a rest camp there.

Margery Ann Kinsey Wallace ('40-'41) and little son are at the home of her parents in Shubert while her husband is overseas.

Marge EvaNs ('41) is doing stenographic work for. the Missouri Pacific at Falls City.

Vera Gatz ('40-'41) was visiting her sister Evelyn in Peru last weekend .. She is employed m Kansas City now.

Caroline Fiene ('43-'44) is planning to teach again next year at her rural school near Barada, Nebraska.

Alice Omer, (ss. '41) is teaching at Macedonia, Ia., next year. give a report, wrote asking Miss Tear if she woll!ld write a paper for her on "Why Parents Should Visit School."

Like other teachers on the campus, Miss Tear has received a number of questionnaires from students at the university who are writing theses on training school methods or other topics concerning education.

"The letters which are received now are easier to answer than those a few years ago," said Miss Tear. "Today, fewer letters have to be written; questionnaires are sent instead, which require only that a person fill in the blanks."

City schools and teachers' agencies make use of this plan even when writing for letters of application.

Since most of the letters she receives are from people wanting recommendations, Miss Tear has these valuable suggestions to offer: (1) Students should ask to use .the name of the faculty member, and not for a lettET to carry around with them.

(2) A faculty member's name should never be used without permission.

(3) In writing for information, a student should tell when he was in school, the courses he took under that instructor, what he has been doing since leaving school, and why he wishes to change his position.

(4) A woman, who has been married after leaving school should use both of her names when writing.

(5) It is a help if a photograph is included in the letter.

Although Miss '.!:'.ear is gla~ fo help students in any way she can and is prompt in answering her letters of information, the ones she enjoys the most are those from former students who write to tell her about their own teaching experiments.

Helen Marie Mastin Moody ('4 '42) is living on a farm north

of Auburn, keeping house for huHband and caring for their months-old baby.

Gladys Grush ('40- is teac · in North School at Falls Chy. Lola Yates Baker ('41,-'42) is San Marcos, Texas, with her h band, who is stationed there.

Marybelle Daugherty ('45) sp the weekend on the campus, an attended the Spring formal.

Elda Ernst (ss. '44) is teachin school at Graf, Nebraska.

Marshall Noms (ss. '44) is tea ing near Barada, Nebraska.

C<olene Dettman, ('43-'44) working in Dr. Heim's office Humboldt. Nebraska.

Pat Carmine ('44-'45) also spe last week-end on the campus an attended the Spring Formal.

Love, zens of Peru as a lending libra Many citizens check out the lat current books both the fiction a the non-fiction type. Miss Car and Miss Kennedy are always · terested in any way they can be help to those who use these boo Many former students who ha used the library during the training here, appreciate th splendid source material aviailable. Inquiries about material fo supplementary work in their field of teaching are frequently re-ceived.

Many times books are, loaned to these people to be used' in their classes.

"Several former Peru faculty members have written recentli asking for materials for programs and classes," said Miss Marey. The material on the "Carnegie. Endowment International Peace" shelf is available for programs on international problems; this is of a great deal of value to all communities now. Discussion groups for clubs such as PTA groups and.

Women's club:;, may help promote peace and international unity if they use sou:rce material such as this which is considered authentic.

Pem has the largest library of · books, reference material, and files of bound magazines in the southeastern part of the state.

These are available to students and teachers in the neighboring schools who can use them in the library.

Often teachers will bring in a class for an afternoon's visit to the library. Usually the teacher knows what she wants her students to find, and where to find it; but. if she does not, the librarians and · their assistants are always ready to aid them.

In these four ways, and perhaps many other ways, Peru's library is helping not llnly Peru students, but those interested in good reading and in source material that might not be available to them were it not for the 'STC library.

This constant fl' of information given by rr ... 1oers of the faculty to former students and others, with no thought of compensation except the deep satis-:: faction they receive in knowing that they are helping others is only one of the many services rendered to students during and after the leave. college.

by Ruth Kean Letters received by the registrar include requests from new students for information about summer school work, or for the work of the regular year. They frequently ask about the work of particular departments, w h a t courses are given, etc. They. ask about extra-curricular activities and the requirements for certificates. New students ask the requirements for entering such professions as law, medicine, nursing, and the like.

New students also inquire as to the cost of fees and tuition, and board and room.

Collectors write for Peru pennants and picture postcards.

Letters are received seeking information about extension work, and former students seek information about the amount of work required to renew diplomas.

Most of the letters are purely routine questions according to Mr. Hayward, but occasionally one a little out of the ordinary arrives.

In asking about her record, one young lady wrote, "I had all of my credits transferred before I was married to your college."

Miss Carey and Miss Kennedy '· Requests are received for colby Mrs. Knape lege bulletins and for transcript"There are foUT major ways in ions. which our library can help people Mr. Hayward receives numnot attending college," stated Miss merous letters from people in oth- Kennedy when interviewed about er states; they are interested in the value and use of the library in checking information or learning this community. more about what friends of theirs, First, it is available to all citiwho have attended PSTC, have told them about the college and 'the campus.

About forty of these letters are received weekly.

Published semimonthly, September to May, inclusive, except during registration, examination and vacation periods, by the studenis of Miss Grace Tear the Peru State Teachers College, Peru, Nebraska.

by Carrie Ellen Adams@ Miss Grace Tear receives a number of letters asking her for information on many subjects. She receives most of the letters during the spring of the year from former Peruvians who are interested in obtaining recommendations for the following fall.

Most of the letters are of this type, although once she received one from a teacher saying, "Would you please tell me all you know about fifth grade compositions?"

Miss Tear always answers all of her letters and replied to this one by sending a list of books which she thought would be helpful to the teacher.

Another teacher, who was to

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Co-ed activities

Y program theme

by Mary Rishel

The girls' dorm was the center Elaine Foster went to Kansas -0f excitement last week, with City last Wednesday to visit for all the hustle and bustle for the the day. iormal. Everyone had visions of Eliza Morgan was turned into dancing on the roof of the Music a foundling home for stray anHall, but it all turned out 0. K. imals last week. Ruth Comstock Eliza Morgan even canceled the adopted a spotted dog. Somehow, 11 o'clock curfew and let the radios the idea ·of swatting fleas all night blare all that night. didn't appeal to Ruth; so the little Rosemary Looschen of Omaha mongrel slept on the porch. Jean visited Mary Knipe and Jo Thieks- Holman and roommate thought tun last weekend. She is a sister there was B-29 in their room when of Paul Looschen, a V-12 trainee. their .overnight guest, Ethelreda A new form. of May "baskets" the cat, began to purr. However was delivered this year on May they weren't bothered by fleas, beday. Due to a candy shortage, the cause Ethelreda was given a bath "baskets" (paper bags as substi- in the lavatory. · tutes) were filled with water. Ila Some of the girls have com"Ma" Dell and Helen Howlett plained about the night "watchwere given a "shower" when they men" which infest the front winbegan investigating third floor. dows on week-end nights-on the Dorothy Burrows claims she was inside, looking out. bombed one night on the front Marilyn Hoberg tried taking a porch. Some culprit nonchalantly dropped · light bulbs out on her. mud "bath" out at the river last week. She tried using her leg Roomates have found a new way for a fishing rod-<lidn't catch any to conserve time, energy, and fish, either. sheets. By sleeping together, they V-E day gave the co-eds an ad-have to make only one bed a day. ditional excuse for not studying.

Several roomies, however, have Some went to church; some went complained about sleeping on the to Aubli'Tn, and Nebraska City; floor after being boosted out of a some were content just to stand twin bed. Sometimes you have to and yell on high C for 15 minutes. wrap up in the curtains, if roomRuth Kean has been going in mate is the type who likes to have for beauty parlor work. Her first victim was some little girl who both ends of the blanket. happened to be wondering down Glennie Galloway and Fran Guy the hall on third. were evacuated from their "luxI'd better stop this gossip about urious," soft? non-spring mat- Eliza Morgan and make a _dash tresses,, and slept in the lobby on downstairs, or I'll not be first in the davenports.

Did you-all chow line to relish some of those !mow that Glennie heard from delicious wieners.

Superman? Yes, he can write, too.

Maybe it was his secretary that did it, but nevertheless she got a letter from Superman.

If you see someone jumping off the girls' dorm, don't be alarmed.

It's probably Rosie Weatherfield trying out the German parachute that was sent to her from France.

Don't let your eyes pop out if, from now on, you see the third floor running around dressed in nylon.

Y-members have spring breakfast

Marian Stover has returned to school from her home in Virginia, Nebraska. She has been helping take care of her father, who was seriously ill.

Wednesday morning May 2, the Y. W. C. A. held its-annual breakfast honoring the Seniors of '45.

The breakfast was held in the Home Economic rooms during the 7: 50 and 8: 50 float periods. The menu consisted of scrambled eggs and sausage, rolls, toast, and coffee.

The table decorations were suggestive of the "Good Luck" theme.

The committee in charge of the breakfast was: Maxine Blinde, Barbara Marsh, Esther Holmes, Norma Mehlin, and Aileen Wheeldon.

The breakfast was sponsored by Miss Edna Weare and Y. W. president Una May Leech.

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The new fountain outside of 'Chow hall has helped dry tonsils, but a new problem has come up.

After you drag your frame up a flight of stairs you are thirsty again, and that could go on all night.

M •. C. MEDLEY

"Happineos" was tbe theme of the worshio pT0gram at the Y. W. meeting "11 Tuesday evening, May 1. The meeting opened with a piano solo, "One Sweetly Solemn Thcmght" played by Aileen Wheeldon.

The worship service continued with the singing of songs suggestive of smiles, benefits from good deeds, and happiness for others as well as for the individual.

Readings were given by the following members: Phyllis Herrick, Janice Slagle, Mildred Schmidt, Phyllis Winkle, Wanda Bowers, Margaret Wellensieck, and Shirley Penny.

A scripture lesson was read by Norma Mehlin, and the closing prayer was by Doris Wagoner.

The meeting ended with the group's singing "Brighten the Corner Where You Are."

Soph Class has . . . sprmg p1cn1c The sophomores held their class picnic at the dorm recreation hall Friday evening.

It was. in the form of a wiener roast.

Originally, they planned to have a picnic breakfast but because of the cold weather and the fact that many would rather sleep at that early hour (and who blames them) the breakfast was postponed.

The committee in charge of refreshments was Maragaret Wyant, Doris Wagner, Bette Hopkins and Margaret Rea. Mr. Larson ,the class sponsor, ably assisted by taking the food in his car.

Mary Jo H~skins heads drama club Potential picnickers met in the recreation room of the dormitory for the dramatic club picnic Tuesday evening, May 8.

The business portion of the meeting consisted of t.lecting il:ext year's officers. Mary Jo Hoskins will preside as president, Ruth Comstock as vice-president, and Elizabeth Hopkins as secretarytreasurer.

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Spanish fiesta pleases audience Music, flowers, gay costumes, and a typical Spanish setting furnished the' background for the convocation program Friday, May 4th.

The scene was that of an inn cRlled La Cucaracha (the cockroach).

The conversationalists were Margaret Spellman, Betty Berger, John Gtirrule and Don Weiss. The Spanish waitress was Janice Kimsey.

The floor show was one of the feature attractions.

The Folk Dancing class under the direction of Miss Davidson provided Spanish dances. Those participating were Jean Van Camp, Barbara Marsh, Phyllis Brinson, Patricia Hill, Ruth Kean, Phyllis Jean Fischer ,and Genevia Hall.

Spanish songs were sung by Barbara Berger, Marilyn Hoberg, and Wanda Bowers assisted by the other Spaniards.

.Tohn Gurrule and Don Weiss sang two Spanish songs; J'ohn played the acocmpaniment on a Spanish grui.tar. Marilyn Hoberg tap danced after which the entire group joined in the grand finale.

Pianists were Mary Jo Hoskins, Ruth Randall, and Dorothy Moody.

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The exhibit of pamphlets on the desk at the left of the circulation desk is attracting much attention from students and faculty members. The library receives large numbers of pamphlets and government publications.

These are placed on the exhibit table so that everyone may examine them.

Those which the librarians feel have permanent value are later catalogued or put in the pamphlet file.

Examples of recent additions to the exhibit include several about the war and peace, such as: "Blue Print For Peace," published by the Newsweek Educational Bureau; "Sweden, A Case Study In Neutrality," reprinted from Foreign Affairs; "Documents on World Security," compiled by the New York Times; government reports on the effect of certain war activities upon colleges and univer<;ities.

Other examples include vocational material such as "Today's Choice of Tomorrow's Job;" "Teachers are Needed;" and "The Army Nurse."

Publications from organizations often give valuable information such as the Automobile Manufacturing Association's report on "Automobile Facts and Figli'Tes,'' and "Radio at War," published by Radio Station WOW at Omaha.

These pamphlets may be checked out for a limited time.

This program from the Spanish department was under the sponsorship of Dr. Selma S. Konig assisted by Miss Davidson and Miss Diddel.

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\Blue Stars • • • "I ran across a Pole, a nic2 looking young fellow, with blonde hair and he had three scars on his face.

He was a pleasant acting fellow, and as he answered our questions, he smiled and presented a fine expression of happiness. His home was in Posen, Poland. Before the war he lived there with his parents and two other brothers. The Germans came and of course after Poland fell, his brother came back home from the army. The SS entered his home and killed his brother and parents. They told him either to come and work for Germany or be shot. NatUl'ally he chose the former. He was brought along with the remaining brother to Germany as slaves. He is now 23 and has been here ever since being taken a prisoner at the age of 16. He said the scars were caused by a beating with rings; evidently a soldier had struck him with his fist and a ring on his finger caused the marks," writes Pfc. Ward Adams with 134th Inf., 35 Division, somewhere in Germany.

Pfc. Marvin Brown (at. '44) is

home on furlough from Camp Fannin in Texas.

First Lieutenant Severn L. Hand ley ('37-'41) of Cheyenne, Wyo-

ming, recently was awRrded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the per-. formance of outstanding service on the Fifth Army front in northern Italy.

The award was presented by Lieutenant General Lucian K. TruRcott, commanding general of the Fifth Army, at a recent ceremony. "His perseverance and determination were an important factor in his enthusiastic desire to attain his goal of keeping the frontline troops sufficiently equipped throughout the long hard winter

Peruvians sign school contracts Students· now on the campus have begun the annual process of signing contracts. Maxine Blinde and Marian Stover, both two-year graduates, have been elected to teach in the grade school system at Louisville, Nebraska.

A member of this year's AB group, Donna Steffen, is to teach a straight commercial program at Elmwood beginning .next fall. Also in the system will be Esther· Merritt, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade instructor.

Word has been received on the campus that Lorraine Safranek will teach at Scottsbluff again this coming year.

Arthur Ronhovde, coach; Rosina Schacht, sixth grade; Josie Lutz, high school; Grace Corners, grades; and Faye Mathews, grades, have been re-elected by the Auburn School Board.

Robert James has again been offered a contract at Schuyler.

W. F. Horton will fill the position of Superintendent ·at Plymouth next fall.

Mary Belle Dougherty has been offered for next fall the same grade position which she filled in DuBois ,Jhis year.

In a report sent out by the office of the Nebraska State Education Association are listed several Peruvians who have been re-elected to teaching positions.

At Ashland. Floyd A. Miller and his teaching staff were continued.

William L. Dallam and his teachers were given salary increases at Bennington.

Clarkson school hoard offered W. F. Semrad a substantial increase in salary for next year.

Lewis Patrick at Dawson Consolidated, Mrs. Calvin H. Reed at Douglas, G. M. Corum at Louisville, and H. E. Filley at Stratton were re-elected and in most cases the teachers were given a ten percent raise in salary.

I. C. Williams has been elected to the su)_i)erintendency at Milford but will not return to the position.

in the Apennines," the citation read.

Handley is a supply officer in the 337th "Wolverine" Regiment of the 35th "Custer' Division.

Lt. (jg) Bob Brown, U. S. Maritime Service, and his wife, the former Evelyn Rodgers ('44) are visiting relatives in Peru. Bob ('42'43) has just returned from eight months of duty in the South Pacific.

PhM2c Ralph Clevenger ('41'42) is home on leave after spending 21 months in the South Pacific with the fleet and part time on Air Base duty.

Ensign Bill Mannschreck, former V-12 trainee, recently visited on the campus. Bill has finished his advanced training at gunnery school in Washington, D. C., and reported to Rhode Island at the end of his leave.

Lt. and Mrs. Bill Berger, (nee Lois Grundman, '42-'45), who were recently married, visited on the campus.

Midshipman Johnny Lawrence

('40 .. '43), also a former V-12 trainee, attended the spring formal. Johnny has recently received a medical discharge from the Navy.

Lt. Ellis Adams is with the 27th division on Okinawa.

Lt. (jg) LeRoy Redfern ('41) has left the Hawaiian Islands for an unknown· destination.

Miss Anna Marie Baltensperger,

('33-'39) of Nebraska City has been commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy Nurse Corps: At present she is stationed in Oakland, CaEfornia, where she is taking special training.

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Life among the "swabbies" of Peru has been going on with very little transgression from the usual form. The morning "Coffee Club" still meets regularly at the Hill Store for the early "Joe" to start off the day right.

Bill Thompson's presence in Sick Bay may be an indirect result of his latest mania. · It seems he has become a marathon walker of some sort. Why else would he knock himself out walking back from Auburn in the night hours.

All hands seem quite eager to keep their rooms in 4.0 condition lately. There is an increase in "Buffers" mate strikers about the compound.

The boys staying on board over the weekend are taking the excess gear from Morgan Hall to the park nowadays. Must be time to survey our foul-weather gear.

Russ Floan has been having a bad time in the Mechanical Drawing room. "Barrel" finds the tools too weak to suit him which brings on an irascible mood.

Due to the ban on giving Morgan Hall reveille in the morning. Maxie Arp found some compensation.

Said sport is to give the birds near Sick Bay a call after 6AM calesthenics.

Recognition should go to Pat Rooney and the band members for their great job as of late.

Bobcats complete track season Down• d by Doane in cinder final The Peru Bobcats bowed to the Doane Tigers 83-53 in a return meet held at Crete, Friday, May 4.

The Tigers won the first meet which was held at Peru, by seven puints.

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Saul, Puckett, Huff, Martin, Patterson, Norris, Wallis, Barron Rooney, Maser, Corporan, Rosenbloom, Weiss, Hitch

Coach, s iron men Three more mainstays on the Peru track team are-Virgil "Dutch" Huff, Dick Mastain, and James "Russ" Blaser.

"Dutch" Nebraska, school in then came student in

hails from McCook, where he finished high the spring of '44; he to Peru as a Naval V-12 July.

"Dutch" hadn't worked muich in athletics until Coach Wheeler decided to make him into a distance runner. It has been proved that Coach Wheeler's time hasn't been wasted as "Dutch" ran a 2: 6 half in both the two-mile relay and the sprint medley at the Drake Relays.

Against Doane, Dutch ran a 440 in the mile relay, helping Peru to defeat Doane in this event for the first time in three attempts.

In California, Dick Mastain was a cross-country runner, and his speed and endurance have stood out in every meet the 'Cats have had this season. In the two-mile relay at the Drake Relays, Dick ran a 2: 4 half.

Dick's home rs m Compton, California, where he was graduated from high school in '43; he attended junior college the following fall term. Coming to Peru in March of '44, Dick has been .active in sports, contributing much to the basket ball and track squads.

In variou'S meets this season Dick has run the mile half-mile 440 in the mile and t~o-mile re: lays, and the ~print medley.

James "Russ" Blaser is from Columbus, Nebraska. "Russ" was graduated from high school in '44 and came to Peru in July. ' This .season Russ has been running the 440-yard dash and a quarter of the mile relay. At the Drake Relays, he helped to cop a fourth in the mile relay.

In high school, Russ played basket ball and competed in track.

by Dick Mastain

It might have been the crowd; then again maybe it was the great array of track stars from all over the country; then again it might have been the fact that every man Coach Wheeler took knew i:hat the Drake Relays have been the finest relays held in the country every year for the past 36. This all resulted in the fastest individual times of the year by the ten men entered in the relays. ' Last year the Wheelermen brought back 16 gold, silver, and bronze track shoes; this year they won only four. However, the times made by the 'Cats at the '45 relays were all faster than those of the previous year. One reason for the lack of "shoes"' brought back was that there were none given for fourth place as was done last season.

In the 880 relay Jim Patterson, Jack Verry, Bob Day, and Rasey Rosenblum took a fifth in their fast time 1: 34.5.

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In the two mile relay the 'Cats brought in a second.

Dutch passed the baton to Vern Norris Peru's miler, Norris passed t~ Lowell Gleason, and Gleason to Dick Mastain. Time 8: 28.

In the sprint medley, Mastain ran the 440; Rosenblum and Verry each ran a 20; and Huff ran his second 2: 1 half mile of the day.

Time 3:35.

In the mile relay Mastain, Patterson, Blaser, and Day just couldn't quite cop a third. Time 3:36.

This about winds up another track season, as the triangular meet between Peru, Doane and Hastings Naval Depot, sch~cluled at Hastings for last Friday, was canceled.

PERU

THEATRE! *****

Miss Carey joins Delta Kappa Gamma Miss Nellie M. Carey was initiated into Delta Kappa Gamma Society in Omaha on Saturday May 5. The occasion was a Founders' Day luncheon held at the Wellington Hotel. . Mrs. Ethel Hunzaker, state president, condi.i'Cted the special initiation for Miss Carey who was unable to attend the regular initiatory service held a week before. Miss Darlene Rozean, Nemaha County Superintendent, became a member at that time.

Delta Kappa Gamma is an honorary organization of women interested in the teaching profession.

Other members on the Peru campus are the Misses Konig Musil, Norenberg, and Pool. '

Relays produce outstanding times

May 17-18-19-

"Bring on the Girls"

The 'Cats swept the field in the discus event, but Doane won all three places in the two-mile run.

Both teams scored in all other events.

Grote of Doane ran the 100-yard dash in :10.2, and Dick Mastain of Peru ran the 440-yard dash in : 53.2 for ou1standing times.

Cox of Doane had to stop at 5 feet 11 inches in the high-jump because the standards couldn't be raised higher.

A summary of events follows:

TRACK EVENTS Mile-first, Norris, P; second.

Eland, D; third Goins, P; Tim~ :53.2.

440-yard dash-first, Mastain, P; second, Patterson, P; third, Lyness, D; Time : 10.2.

100-yard dash-first, Grote, D; second, Rosenblum, P; third Jakob, D; Time : 10.2.

120-yard high hurdles - first, Covington, D; second, Emmett, D; third, Barron, P; Time :17.

880-yard run-first, Morgan, D; second, Mastain, P; third, Eland, D; Time 2: 05.5.

220-yard dash-'first, Grote, D; second, Covington, D; third, Rosenblum, P; Time : 23.

Two-mile-run-first, Eland, D; tie for second and third, Balyard, D; Anderson; D; Time 11:30.

220-yard low hurdles -first, Mastier, D; second, Day, P; third, Emmett, D; Time :27.9.

Mile relay won by Peru: Time 3: 39.1.

380-yard relay won by Doane; Time 1: 36.4.

FIELD EVENTS High jump-first, Cox, D; second, Blauer, D; third, Patterson, P; height 5 feet 11 inches.

Pole vau1t-first, Cornelius D· • tie for second and third, Blaue;, D; and Rooney, P; height 10 feet.

Broad jump-first Covington, D; second, Day, P; third, Blauer, D; distance 20 feet 61/2 inches .

Shot put-first, Cox, D; second, Duncan, P; third, Wallis, P; distance 38 feet 111/z inches.

Discus-first, Hall, P; second, Duncan, P; third, Witty, P; distance 112 feet lllh inches.

Javelin-first, Kelley, D; secund, Barron, P; third, Hall, P; distance 164 feet 11 inches.

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"Keys of the Kingdom" May 27-28-

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Dear Mom: This will just about be the last letter I write during this school year. Golly, I wish school wasn't so near out. I'm going to miss Peru between Friday when school's out, and the 4th of June when it starts again. I sure am glad you're going to let me come back to summer school.

We, that is my roomie, my chum (we made up yesterday) and I sat in our room last eve and had a regular gab session. ("Gab" means talk, mom.) We talked a lot, mostly about the fellows, but we did get to thinking back over the year.

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PERU, NEBRASKA, TUESDAY, MAY 22, 1945

Dr. Phillips delivers Baccalaureate message

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Dr. Kennedy to speak at Commencement

Dr. John M. Phillips, Pastor of the Fir.st Congregational Church, Dr. Gerald Kennedy of St. Paul's Methodist Church in Lincoln will Omaha, Nebraska, delivered the baccalaureate address to the college and high school graduating classes on Sunday, May 20, in the college audi- give the commencement address for the Class of 1945 in the college auditorium on Friday, May 25, at 10.30 a. m. is subject will be "The Road We remembered how shy I was torium. the first day. I don't think I'd He chose for his topic "Armed- to Heaven." ever got through registering if you But Armed With What." Dr. Phil, Degrees are being granted to nine seniors this semester and were hadn't been along to tell me what lips pointed out to the graduates awarded to six students at mid-semester. With one exception, those six to do. Then we had the fall mixer. that their friends and families 1 didn't dance much, but that was have a right to four assumptions: will be present for the graduation exercises.

The morning's program will be cause I didn't know any of the fel"(l) that you know somethmg; (2) as follows: lows.

The inter-fraternity dinner will that you can do something; (3) There, of course, were the Fri- be held tonight in the Methodist that you believe in something; and Processional "Coronation March" (4) that you are'something." day night football games. Boy, Church. by the orchestra; invocation-the A splendid program consisting we had a good team. Roomie and Rev. W.W. Whitman; vocal soloDr. Phillips built his address on of speaking and music will be ofI laughed as we thought about the "This Is My Day" by Jean Van these four points and used the story fered; the theme for the evening fight we had over which one of us Camp; address-Dr. Gerald Kenof David and Goliath as an analA faculty reception to all civil- nedy; string trio, "Trees",_Patricia was going to wear the red skirt to will be "Beauty Through Growth." ogy. He stressed using one's eduSpeakers of the event and their ian and Navy students honoring the Hill, Janice Slagle, and Mary Jo the Homecoming Game. Finally, topics will be-Dr. Mable Martin, cation for living rather than a senior class was held in the Music we discovered it was ripped and Hoskins. means of bettering one's self fi"Beauty Through Science," MilHall May 19, between the hours of neither one of us wore it. dred Schmidt, "Making Home Life nancially. He urged the apprecia- eight and ten p. m.

President Pate will confer the The Homecoming Play, "Ring Beautiful," Louella Tieman, ''Lit- tion for the every day joys in life. degrees and present the diplomas.

In conclusion Dr. Phillips urged Dr. and Mrs. Bradford headed Around Elizabeth," was a good one, erary and Creative Writing," and The B. E. Swenson, Jr., Medal and too. I really would have enjoyed Miss Mary Hileman, "Beauty the worshipping of God to guide the receiving line, introducing the other honors will be awarded after guests to Pres. and Mrs. Pate. They the conferring of degrees. it, but I had to wear a hat. The Through Education." The speak- the graduates in their coming life. were assisted by Lt. Lawson, Lt. homecoming dance was 0. K. only ers will compare life with the The college orchestra under the and Mrs. Carl, Mr. and Mrs. LarThe Rev. W. W. Whitman will we had more "short ten minute in- growth of a tree. direction of Mr. Jindra played the Music will be offered by the processional, "Tannhauser l'llarch" son, Miss Tear, and Miss Marsh. pronounce the benediction. termissions'' than we danced. It was through sitting next to my vocal sextet, Una May Leech, Jan- and the recessional, "Pomp and Other members of the faculty visThe college orchestra will play ited with the student groups also. chum at the dance that we be~ame ice Slagle, Mary Jo Hoskins, Leo- Circumstance." the recessional-Preist's March. such good friends. I still want to nore Larson, Marian Deck, and Mary Jo Hoskins at the piano, "We Pray for Peace" wn sung be Homecoming queen some day. Jean Van Camp; an instrumental Those receiving the A. B. degree Patricia Hill with the violin, and by the college sextette, and the trio made up of Pat Hill, Mary Jo Do you think I will, mom?

Janice Slagle on the cello furnished in education are: January 19, 1945 Hoskins, and Leonore Larson will audience joined in the singing of trio music for the entire evening. :_Patricia Ione Carmine, Hazel Of course, we had to go to claRses play several selections. two hymns, "Come, Thou Almighty Marie Chastain, Barbara Jane on Thanksgiving, but we did have Members of all the Greek Letter King" and "God Be With You Till Miss Carey and Miss Williams Dressler, Milda Ardell Slagle, Haa seven-day vacation in October. Fraternities are invited. Betty We Meet Again." presided at the refreshment table. zel B. Schreiner, and I. Doreen We graduated 16 V-12's too, and a Berger will be the toastmistress.

The invocation and benediction Garden flowers were placed about White; May 25, 1945-Carrie Ellen lot of the girls were pretty lonely Ladies of the Methodist Church were given by the Reverend Alma the room in pleasant arrangement. Adamson, Betty Lou Berger, Marie for a couple weeks until they will serve.

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U. Knape, Leonore Adina Larson, learned to know some of the other Grace Mathews, Mary Edna Meisfellows. ter, Mildred E. Schmidt, Donna Mae Steffen, and Bill M. Woods; Then we started basketball seaand August 3, 1945-Prudence Lee son. It was more fun than football Dalfam, 'cause the gym was warm. We had our high school basketball clinic Those recBiving three-year diand the sailors got to stay out later. plomas are: May 25, 1945-MarThen came Christmas vacation.

The Rev. B. C. Bobbitt of the jorie Jean Brown and Helen Jean Showing unusual dramatic ability by their interpretation and porGolly! I had fun even if I did feel First Christian Church of Lincoln Holman; Two-year Diploma, Jantrayal of the characters of three old women, Margaret Lewis, Elizabeth bad at the time 'cause no sailor will be. the speaker for the high Hopkins, and Mary Meister gave a splendid performance of the play, school commencement program uary 19, 1945-Virginia Ann Mobgave me a present. ley and Helen G. Pitsenberger; honoring the 1945 Training School May 25, 1945-Bernice A. BletsNaturally, we had finals. I hope, "The Old Ladies," written by Rodney Ackland.

As the extremely nervous little seniors. The program will be held cher, Maxine C. Blinde, Martha mom, that I won't flunk Psychology lady who found "d·;igs much more on Wednesday evening at 8:00 p. m. Ila Dell, Alice Lavonne Graves, again this time. understandable than people" Mar- in the College Auditorium.

Jenevia Marie Hall, Esther FlorMy roomie kidded me about the garet had most of the spectators ine Meritt,. Margaret Eileen Rea, The program will be opened by play "Shubert Alley." I know my "fluttering' 1 before the evening Margaret M. Spellman, Marian A. two selections "Now is the Month part wasn't very big, and I did was over.

Stover, and Margaret Alice Wyant; forget once, but the play was good.

Elizabeth, as a greedy, ruthless, of Maying" and "Mirianina" sung August 3, 1945-Bessie Mae Keithby girls of the high school glee I'm sorry now that I didn't try out ley, Mary Frances Knipe, Leah William Witty was elected pres- unkempt neurotic, made people club. for the play that was given last expect the worst.

Her mumbling, Meyer, Phyllis Ann Palmer, Marident of Sigma Tau Delta at an inFriday night. I doubt if I'd gotJack Maxwell and Clay Kennedy garet Elizabeth Reazer; and onedoor picnic held on Monday, May uncanny laughter, and significant, ten a part though.

14, in the Music Hall. Mary Jo rather fiendish facial expressions will play a piano duet "Allegro year diploma, May 25, 1945J oanne Banks, Edus Bertha Fintel, Hoskins and Una May Leech were made everyone watch her even Brilliant."

Then came the Navy ball, and I though she merely sat, trying to came home that week-end. I still chosen vice-president and secreJack Longfellow will give the Margaret Marie Gerweck, Mary"look into the future by :tneans of bet I could have gone if I'd stood tary-treasurer. class talk on the subject "Elec- belle Horr, Goldie Maxine Motis, cards."

Marjorie Ruth Rogers, and Paul in the Ad building more between tronics in a Post-War-World."

Outgoing officers-Mary Meister, Mary portrayed the sympathetic Wayne Stoddard. classes.

Miss Marie Faulhaber, sponsor Bill Woods, and Betty Berger-are type of old woman; she tried to The massed band clinic and dra- members of the graduating class. meet the needs of the other two of the class, will present the grad- 11 ,matic contest brought a lot of new Other senior members are Mildred throughout the play. Meanwhile uates to President W.R. Pate who II • high school .students on the cam- Schmidt and Carrie Ellen Adam- she herself suffered from disap- will award the diplomas. Mr. L. pointments that might have crush- B. Mathews, principal, will anpus. With them around, I really son. ed any one else. She deserved the nounce the special awards. felt grown up. Sure felt young afMembers of the Freshman fulfillment of her hopes-to see ter they left though, and I had to The Rev. W. W. Whitman will Scribbler's club were guests. her son again-as the curtain fell. go back to being an "under-classgive the Invocation and BenedicThursday evening, May 25th, at Miss Williams did an excellent tion. man" again.

Delicious picnic food for the en8:00 in the college gym are the date, piece of work in directing the protire group was prepared by Mrs. Members of the graduating class time, and place for the annual May Of course, the formal was the Witty who, with her young son duction. The action was well- are: Albert Allgood, Edna M. All- dance for students and alumni. high spot 'cause I got to ask a feltimed and spontaneous as a result good, Barbara Jean Burgess, Claud Billie, attended the meeting.

The theme has not definitely low to the dance. Gee, mom, I had of careful training.

Clary, Jr., Mary Alice Cope, James a date. with him last Sunday. Too An unusual stage setting also did Douglas, Bob Fike, Richard Good, been decided, but will border on bad school's out Friday, or I bet much toward making the play ef- Darwin Hamel, Clay Kennedy, "The Grads Frolic" ide3.

I could really go steady with him.

Music will be furnished by navy fective. The action took place in Warren Knape, Jack Longfellow, (Now he'll probably forget about four rooms of an old house. The Jack Maxwell, Kathleen Nincehel- men, with the assistance of three me if he doesn't see me for ten rooms and the actresses were visi- ser, Donal-deen Parriott, Luetta co-eds, and directed by Pat Roondays. Do yor.i suppose he will? ey. ble throughtout the play.

Rockemann, Nancy Steck, Evelyn Well, 'spect I should start packThe set was built by the Play ,Stepan, Mary Tischner, and GerTickets for the dance will be . ing, but I sure don't want to. I thirty cents.

Delores Schreiner, Jean Van Production class-Wanda Bowers, trude Walker. wish we had the whole year to do Camp, Marion Deck, and Joan Barbara Marsh, and Donna Steffen.

The following committees have over again. I'd really study if we Thickstun became initiates in KapStage managers were Bill Woods been appointed: did. pa Omicron Phi, Monday, May 4, nd Richard Keil. Betty Berger Decorations-Jean Holman, chr., Well, mom, I"ll expect you and at their regular meeting. l;tandled all sound effects.

Mary Jo Hoskins, Ruth Comstock, dad Friday in time for the ComLaurine Clayburn, Frances Guy, A chicken-timbale dinner was Frances Guy, Dorothy Moody, Paul mencement exercises and then I'll served following the ceremony. and Una May Leech secured the Looschen, William Witty, Louella be packed and ready (but not will- Afterwards Mildred Schmidt, pres- necessary properties. Book holder ing) to leave Friday afternoon.

Miss Ruth Musil is one of the Tieman, and Margaret Wellensiek. ident, gave the "History of Home was Janice Kimsey. Leonore LarStage-Don Aufenkamp, chr., few Omahans who has been asked Economics" and Miss Weare gave son was business manager.

Love, In charge of publicity were Ruth again this year to present a piano Ralf Graham, and Gus Poulos. a formal welcome to the new -Susie.

Tickets - Bill Woods, Donna Comstock, Frankie Montgomery, recital in the concert hall of J o.sinitiates. lyn Memorial. She has decidetl to Steffen, and Maxine Blinde.

P. S.-Should I ask the sailor to Mrs. Rawson was chairman of and Marilyn Hoberg.

Plans under way for the dance Music between acts was furnish- give it on Sunday afternoon, July come to our house over the week- preparation for the dinner.

Thursday afternoon, May 24, the ed by the college string trio-Pa- eighth. Anyone wishing to attend promise an. interesting evenillg; end? Maybe if I told him we were going to ~':ave fried chicken, he'd sorority will meet for the purpose tricia Hill, Janice Slagle, and Mary may do so, and there is no admis- and alumni, faculty, navy and Q... vilian students are urged to a t • sion charge.

Jo Hoskins. of electing next year'$ officers. come. Shoui.'.i .I?

Frat dinner is tonight• s event

Facuity reception honors seniors

Coeds display abilities

in dramatic production

Rev. Bobbitt talks to TS seniors

Wm. Witty heads Sigma Tauans

Gra d' sFro 1·1c

final dance

Four coeds join Kappa Omicron

R. Musil will play in Joslyn Hall

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Editorials To

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the students at Peru:

Another year has passed in the hi1tory of Old Peruthe 78th since its foundation as the third Normal Sc-hool west of the Missouri River.

Soon you will be saying farewell to school friends and leaving for your homes. Without doubt this has been a hectic year to most of you, since you have loved ones in military service; and there has been the ever present fear of tragedy.

Next to actual service in the armed forces no :field of labor is more important than that of the teacher. The schools must be kept -0pen, and you have been doing your patriotic duty by preparing yourselves to keep them open. An educated citizenry is absolutely necessary for a Democracy to exist.

Success and happiness to you as you work out your destiny in your chosen field of service.

Sincerely yours, W.R. PATE. President ·

Increased appropriations An approximate twenty-per-cent increase for Peru State Teachers College was appropriated by the unicameral in its closing session, Wednesday, May 16. This addition gives a total of $342,482 to the college for expenditures during the next two years. Also, $9,000, now on hand, was reappropriated for the purpose of re-roofing the gymnasium.

To this amount was added $18,000 for the same purpose.

Actual wo11Jr however, will not proceed until labor and materials are available.

Senator A. J. Brodaho, chairman of the Appropriations Committee, and Senator J. E. Conklin constituted the committee from the Legislature, which visited the Peru State Teachers College in April. They were accompanied by their wiv,es, one of whom, Mrs. Brodaho, is a graduate of Peru.

What is your standing?

Have you ever wondered what your instructors and fellow-students think of you 1 · Do they consider you dependable and thoughtful of others, or do they think that you never do what you are supposed to do when you should and that you are completely undependable 1 Did you join clubs because you wanted to aid in the betterment of that club and because vou had an interest in it?

Or did you join merely to improv; your social standing and the appearance of your vecommendations?

Whichever reason you chose for what you did, remember that when you leave school, you will be called to build a standing for yourself in the community.

Why not keep in mind that it is the little things that count in building a reputation?

They are doing their part School is out for the civilian students of P. S. T. C. and we are in.line for a week's vacation if we 're coming bac'k to summer school, or if not, we have the whole summer 2head of us.

But what about the facultv'I Hav,e you ever stopped to ~onsider that while we 're having this week's vacation, they will remain in Peru to teach the navy.; and when tre navy has its leave between tri-mesters, the faculty will be teaching civilian students 7 ·That means that the faculty members don't' have a vacation from March 1 until the latter part of October.

Wouldn't you say that they are doing their part?

There are still memories The staff regrets that this will be the last issue of the Pedagogian for the school year of '44-'45. To those of you '\vho are leaving the campus never to return as students we want to say "Goodbye and Good-luck." We've enjoyed knowing you and working with you. . · We really aren't saying "good-bye" though for when we think back to the year and our college days, you'll be included among the pleasant memories.

We hope you've enjoyed the Ped and that you '11 use it as a means to keep in touch with your friends by subscribing for it next fall. Until then-so long!

IOn board by uoweM Heiliger

The inter-mural softball schedule has been drawn up.

The "league" will consist of six teams.

Captains for the various teams are: Pat Rooney, Dick Mastain, Jack Slaven, Dick Wehner, Tex Owen, and Russ Floan. The first games will be played Wed., May 16 (weather permitting). Thereafter, games are scheduled for each Wednesday and Friday evening. Every indication points to a well balanced league which should result in some very interesting games.

The long awaited announcement of cessation of hostilities in Europe was taken calmly by the fellows here as in most sections of the nation. The most common comment was the desire that this might be "V-day-period."

Calling Dick Tracy, Calling Dick Tracy-Report room 312 for emergency! I just saw a mother robin choking her babies. She was sticking her beak clear down their throats, and I could just hear them calling for help in their own little way. What? OH! Cancel it, Mr. Tracy-Bill Kernon just informed me she was only feeding them.

That's a heck of a way to get fed, if you ask me.

There are two inspecting officers aboard today and I just noticed that the floor needs buffing; so guess I'll sign off and get this room ship shape. There's also a particle of dust on the window sill that's just got to go-and so do I.

Faculty men give graduation talks Dr. A. L. Bradford gave the address at the high school commencement at Elk Creek on May 16 and at Johnson May 17.

Mr. Arthur Reynolds spoke at the commencement program in Percival, Iowa, on May 17. He is a personal friend of Supt. Mason of that town.

Professor Jindra directed the Tonette Rhythm Band for the Nemaha County Eighth grade graduation ceremonies in Auburn May 17. He was the co-founder and director of this group. He also delivered the address for the graduating group in Brownville that evening.

High

school has 1 special convo s A series of very interesting convocations were presented at the high school during the week of May 15 to 18. Dr. Castle M. Brown played a group of violin selections Tuesday, May 15. On Wednesday, May 16, Evelyn Stepan discussed the importance -of the "Murray Bill." Miss Musil also presented a musical number. Thursday, Bob Brown, a former student of the high school, but now of the Merchant Marines told some of the interesting experiences he has had.

On Friday a· very interesting movie, "Choosing A Vocation" was shown to the student body. This was followed by a talk by Dr. Dyer of Nebraska City He spoke on finding summer work.

This is picnic season as well as the last week of school for high school students. Mrs. Larson and the Junior class chose May 16 for their picnic day, and spent the time at the Boy Scout Cabin grounds. Mrs. Mathews and the sophomore class also chose ·the same day for their picnic.

The English classes have completed their "Year Books." Each class was responsible for its own book this year, and every member contributed something. When the work was finished, copies were hectographed, and each student made his own cover to complete his book.

A very interesting art display may be seen in the Fifth and Sixth Grade Room. Water colors, pictures of actual objects, scenes of water fronts, a sketched and painted scene of the Missouri river as seen from Cemetery Hill, and some original scenes, mostly boats or aeroplanes, are on display.

These show unusual ability on or, lines, and perspective.

Jllumni Crail Dear Hazel, I had such a nice long letter from you I thought I would answer it right away. I know you are wondering what some of your college friends are doing.

Billie Dean Utermohlen (at. '42) and Betty Lou Coupe (at. '43) are both corning here to summer school.

Bernice Chaloupka wrote me that Lulu Belle Bright (at. '44) is getting married in June. She also told me Lucile Wright (at. '44) is going to school in Colorado. . Last week Bernice was in Wilber, Neb., and saw Lydia Vosicky (at. '43).

Lydia is in the WAVES now and is home on leave for a few days. · Florence Martin Diesman, a former faculty member, and her daughter Carolyn Marie are planning to visit her mother in Falls City, Nebraska, soon. Mrs. Diesman has been making her home in Los Angeles. California.

This year, Ruth Latshaw (at.

'43) has been teaching a rural school near her home, Cortland, Nebraska.

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Ruth Calloway (ss. '44) from Unadilla, Nebraska, has been teaching a rural school near her home. She is planning to go to California this summer.

Mary Lee Stock (ss. '44) from Verdon, Nebraska, was married to Howard Weinart from Falls City recently. ·Marshall Norris (ss. '44) is teaching a rural school near Bar- . ada, Nebraska.

Also teaching a rural school is Norma Hahn (ss. '44). She is teaching near Johnson, Nebraska.

Elaine Brier (at. '42) is going to teach at Seward, Nebraska, next year.

Gretchen Kiburz (at. '42) married John Hoover of Trenton, Nebraska, a few weeks ago.

Imogene Crosley (at. '44) is teaching English in the junior high school in Falls City this year. . Evelyn Slagle (' 44) has signed her contract to teach vocal music in the schools at Glenwood, Iowa, next year.

Viola Roadoway Mollay (ni. '41) from Unadilla has a baby boy.

Jackie Peterson (at. '44) is staying at home this year. Her home is at Brock, Nebraska.

Mary Belle Dougherty (at. '45) and Doreen Meier White ('45) will Mr. and Mrs. Earl Carmine of be on the campus for the comFalls City. Nebraska, announce the mencement week activities. approaching ·marriage of their Verna Rogers Handley (at. '43) daughter, Patricia Ione to 2c PO is going to teach at Nemaha, NeMark Russell, U. S. N. R., of Am- braska, again next year; she is also ity, Missouri, Friday afternoon, planning to attend summer school.

May 2:i, at 3:00 p. m., at the MethMarjorie Kienker (ss. '44) is odist church in Peru. teaching a rural school south of The wedding will be a simple, Johnson.

Alice Oestmann (ss. '43) is formal affair with Frances Guy as maid .of honor and Una May Leech teaching the Cherry Grove District and Janice Slagle as bridesmaids; school this year.

Wanda Bowers and Barbara Marsh · Imogene Niemeyer Baker (ss. will be candlelighters, and Martha '44) is teaching at Stella. Nebraska.

Ruth Solleder (at. '42) is going Carl will be flower girl.

2c PO L. A. Matuszewski, Phar- to teach the third grade at Sloan, macist Mate, will be best man; and Iowa, next year. For the past AS John Barron and Glen R. Dav- three years she has taught at Salix, Iowa. idson, will act as ushers.

Christina Rosenthal Fisher (at.

A reception will be held in the 44) is keeping house on a farm church basement with Glendora near Coin, Iowa.

Galloway holding the guest book; Eleanor Gerwick Kean (at. '35) Norma Mehlin, Janice Kimsey, is teaching her home school (DisMaxine Blinde, Mary Meister, and trict 29) while her husband is in Esther Holmes. will serve at the Germany. reception.

Ilene Thilges (at. '42) is teachThe bride is a graduate of Peru ing a rural school near Falls City; State Teachers College, and the she is also planning to attend sumbride-groom, a graduate of Marys-. mer school. ville State Teachers college, . Leola Fintel Henke (at. '43) and Marysville, Missouri. He is now her litle girl, Sharon Ann, are in serving as assistant athletic in- Tampa, Florida, with Mr. Henke structor for the Peru Naval Unit. now.

Ella Biere Penny (ss. '43) is teaching first, second, third, and fourth grades at Avoca, Nebraska.

Ruth Meister (ss. '44), who has been teaching her home school near Humboldt this year, is planning to attend P. S. T. C. next year. Her Thirteen cindermen were award- sister Jean will teach the rural ed letters for participation in track school next year. and field events this season, acVirgie Lee Johnson ('44) wrote cording to Coach Wheeler.

Mary Meister recently, "PhiladelThe men are James Blazer of phia Homecoming with Ensign Columbus, Owen Brewer of Clov- Marjorie Prine ('43), Yeoman first erdale, Indiana, Don Duncan of class Evelyn Hacker (at. '42), EnHastings, Bob Day of Columbus, sign Cecil D. Johnson (at. '44) and Bob Goins of McAlester, Okla- the one who stuck to teaching me." homa, Lowell Gleason of Norfolk, You can thank Mrs. Marsh for Virgil Huff of McCook, Dick Mas- this letter, for if she hadn't contain of Compton. California, Ver- sented to leaving the lights on these non Norris of San Francisco, Jim last two weeks I would have been Patterson of Salt Lake City, Hu- in bed hours ago. bert Rosenblum of Om~ha, and Love, John Verry of Vissalis, California.

-Carrie Ellen.

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Congratulations!

• "Carrie Ellen" Keeping. Eliza Morgan Hall run'ning smoothly has been the chief .activity of Dorm Council President Carrie Ellen Adamson. She has .a major in home ec and minors in chemistry ancl English.

Carrie Ellen was a member of Sigma Tau Delta and Y. W. C. A.

In addition to these activities, she belonged to Kappa Delta Pi, W. A. A., and Y. W. C. A. She was president of the Y during her senior year.

Since she is a mid-term senior, Pat taught at Hamburg, Iowa, during the last semester.

Her plans for the future depend somewhat on Uncle Sam; she plans to be married as soon as school is out to 2/c PO M. R. Russell, USNR, assistant athletic instructor.

'Tl! never really leave Peru, be- · cause though I am mires away, the teachers, friends, and beautiful campus will forever live in my memory," says Pat.

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"Hazel" She played in the college band during her freshman year. She was secretary of her class during her junior year and vice-president during her senior year. She was an dtendant to the Home Coming queen in her senior year.

Carrie Ellen has signed a con· tract to teach in Randolph, Iowa, next year.

Second graders in Cheyenne, Wyoming, are well acquainted with one of this year's graduates, since their teacher for the past semester has been Hazel Chastain.

• "Betty" "I like friendly people, cold fried chicken, long hikes, rides in the rain, and anything with a lot of action," says Betty Berger, a major in English and Spanish, and a minor in Commerce.

Betty is a member of Tri Beta, Sigma Tau Delta, Kappa Delta Pi, the Dramatics Club, Y. W., and Symphonium. ShP, was majorette

Hazel was graduated at midterm with an early elementary major, and minors in art and home economics. She was a Y. W. cabinet member, and a mer.1ber of Kappa Omicron Phi and Early Elementary Club.

Hazel regrets that she couldn't be on the campus for her commencement, but since her school closes on the same day, it was im. possible. She plans to teach in Cheyenne again next year.

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"Barb"

<luring all four years at Peru, was upper class sponsor of Learn-toDance in her sophomore year, editor of the Ped last year, c1nd director of the high school senior play this year. Besides being secretary-treasurer for Sigma Tau Delta, she also served on the edi~ torial staff for "Sifting Sand."

Her ambition is someday to travel to South America and to have an opportunity to try out her Spanish.

She hopes to teach English, Spanish, Dramatics, and a little marching band. She says, "I'm glad to be getting my degree, but I feel sad about leaving Peru."

About PSTC Betty says, "The freshmen would get a bigger bang out of college if it were like the good old days. They don't know the real Peru."

Another of the January gradu'ates is Barbara Dressler, an Early Elementary Education major and an English and commerce minor.

Barb belonged to Sigma Tau

She was a member of Kappa Delta Pi and did some assistant teaching. In addition to keeping house and raising a son and a daughter, Mrs. Knape has had several years of teaching experience.

The family expects to leave for Juneau, Alaska, early in June where they will join Mr. Knape, whose work has been in Ketchikan and Juneau.

Leonore Larson, a major in com;merce and a minor in art and mu.sic, has been active in these fields as well as in dramatics. She has appeared in a major production of the Dramatic club each of her college y!;'!ars; this year she had an important part in "Shubert Alley."

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Mary belonged to the Dramatic Club, was acting president of Kap- · pa Delta Pi, library assistant, asDonna Steffen, secretary-treassistant to Dr. Bradford, Mr. Clayburn and Miss Davidson. She was urer of the seni1or class, has majoralso social chairman of Y. W. C. A. e·d in commerce with minors in English and geography. She be"I intend to go to Denver this longs to band, orchestra, YWCA, summer to work; after that I ex- and is a senior representative on pect to enjoy teaching in high the Student Advis0,ry Council. school," says Mary.

She has worked in the office for the past three years and lists as one of her duties the taking of roll at convocation. She says she doesn't like that part for "I always have to be there myself."

Donna plans to be a secretary in Mildred Schmidt, with a major in home ec and minors in English, chemistry, and social science, has been active in various fields on the \campus.

"Donna"

•"Mildred"

· She was president of Kappa Omicron Phi, a member of Kappa Delta Pi and of Sigma Tau Delta .

Lee was secretary and treasurer She has served on the Y. W. Cabiof the Dramatic club, and secretary net and the Dorm Council. She of Kappa Delta Pi. served as treasurer of the State Home Economics f>:ssociation.

"Lee"

Her hobbies are music and the collection of old coins.

Lee plays the flute, piccolo, and bass viol and takes part in band, orchestra. and swing band performances. She is secr1;tary for Supt. Clements this semester.

Lee says she plans to teach next year, preferably in Colorado.

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"Grace" Grace Mathews, early elementary major from Malvern, Iowa, remembers the hours she worked in the college library as the most enjoyable spent in Peru. Probably that is why she plans, after teaching next year, on attending library school. She hopes to take this work at a schoof in Cleveland, which will prepare her for a job as children's librarian.

•"Bill" Mildred says that the outstanding feature of Peru is that there is no class distinction; everyone is on the same social level.

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"Hazel" Before coming to Peru, Hazel Schoenbohm taught in a rural school for two years. She says, "My intentions at the time were to continue with teaching, but as the years rolled on, I changed my mind and got married, and with a major in chemistry I am now a chemist at the Haskin's Soap Company. Hazel changed her name to Schreiner when she married Pfc. '1Gilbert Schreiner during her last year at PSTC.

Grace has minors in art and home economics; she is a member of Kappa Delta Pi, Y. W. C. A., and Early Elementary Club.

Besides her chemistry major, Delta, was president of Kappa "Haz" has another major in Home Delta Pi, and held the same office She adds spice to (lazy, unevent- J;conomics and a minor in biology. in the Early Elementary Club.

When asked for a little informa- ful) days in Peru by picknicking ,She was president of Kappa Omition Barb said, "There's not much out at the river or by taking taxi cron Phi, and a member of Tri .to say. I'm just an old-maid school trips to Auburn or Neb. City.

Beta and Kappa Delta Pi. teacher. I like Beatrice though Hazel was graduated in January .and intend to come back next year nd since then has been living in as we've been re-elected. I beOmaha where her husband is stalieve the one thing I'll never get tioned. She says, "As for working used to is being addressed as 'Miss or keeping house, I try to do bothDressler'."

Majoring in English and keeping Barb played the baritone horn up with extra-curricular activities not saying how successfully." and was active in both band and have kept Mary Meister Very busy.

As a music major Patricia car. orchestra. She says, "Teaching is During her senior year she was mine played in the college band OK, but I'd lots rather be in Peru president of Sigma Tau Delta and and orchestra for four years. She \going to school." a member of the editorial board organized and directed the Girl's for "Sifting Sand."

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Co.uncil, vice-president of Sigma Tau Delta, member of the editorial board of "Sifting Sand," treasurer 1of Kappa De"lta Pi, and president of the senior class.

Bill was also a member of the International Relations Club, Phi Sigma Chi, and Alpha Erudito at the time those three organizations were active.

After graduation Bill will become an assistant librarian at the circulation desk in the library of the University of Nebraska. He plans eventually to attend George Peabody College in Nashville, Tennessee, to tiarn a library degree.

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"Doreen" Doreen White, an English major with minors in speech and physical education, is another of the midterm graduates. She entered college in '40 but took out a year to be married.

Milda Ardell Slagle, who has done most of her work in summer sessions, earned her degree with a major in early elementary education and minors in art and home ec.

Mrs. Knape, who was graduated from the two-year course at PSTC in 1925, returned to the campus

Minors were commerce and dramatics. Mary appeared in several major productions; her favorites were "Papa Is All" and "The Old Ladies." last fall to earn her degree. She has a major in education and minors in English and music.

Combining. his major interests in English and Geography by writing a paper "The History and In· fluence of the Press in Nemaha County, Nebraska," Bili Woods won the Louise Mears geographical award in his junior year.

Bill's minors are commerce and speech. His interest in the latter led to his being president of the Dramatic club, playing in several major productions, and directing stage crews for most plays.

During his senior year he was president of the Student Advisory

"Milda"

"Mrs. Knape"

Dance band and directed the pep band at college games. She was also a member of the Symphonium organization.

Her minors were English and commerce. In the English field, Pat belonged to Sigma Tau Delta.

To help her in her commercial work, she became typing lab assistant to Miss Palmer.

Lincoln this summer and to teach Commerce in Elmwood, Nebraska, next fall.

Her biggest worry h:ls been "What w1ould an old maid do with a Bachelor's degree," but she isn't worrying. about that anymore as she became the proud owner of a diamond on March 7.

Mary earned high honors in her college work all but one semester.

She taught in a rural school before coming to Peru.

She belonged to Art Club, Early Elementary Club, and Y. W. C. A. during '41 and '42 when she was on the campus.

"I got some things from Peru that I'll never forget. First and most important, I met Whiz here.

Secondly, I made some friendships that I hope to keep always. Thirdly, I joined Sigma Tau Delta -a lifetime ambition of mine.

Lastly, but not the least in importance, I'm getting my A. B. degree. No, Bl never forget Peru.''

Doreen has been teaching in Plymouth, Nebraska.

Blinde and Comstock have either joined the Air Corps or are entering their second childhood. The other night an SOS was sent out and soon there was a big battle

by Mary Rishel underway as the two pilots flew their ships around the lobby. The Carrie Ellen Adamson had a big Little grains of knowledge air transport was discontinued, "call"' at 3:00 a. m. the other mornPlenty of hard tests ing. The question is, "How did however, for lack of a navigator.

Make a college gradebook Grace Matthews get the excess en.A. pretty lookin' mess.

Esther Holmes and Barb Marsh ergy to push that buzzer at that decided that they wanted a double bed, so they tied theirs together To this, many of the co-eds are unearthly hour?" and now sleep under the same now saying "How true-how true!"

By an inventory of the windows Now is the time when all of the of ·Morgan Hall one would think blanket. co-eds decide that they are carry- that the co-eds are on a milk i:iiet.

Wheeldon, Nispel, Yates, and ing too heavy a load this semester.

Randall are also conserving on Overheard in the lobby, came the "Maggie" Rea has decided that E. M. Hall's mattresses. They're voice of some "ambitious" student, she wants a new roommate, be- sleeping four in a bed. Reasons: "Guess I'll go over to the library cause Bette Overman is "rooming" Some of the sheets are dirty from and whip up a term paper-I've in Winnipeg, Canada. It seems lying on them in the daytiMe or got an hour before class." some lonesome little gray mouse else feathers are bursting from the pillows.

A typewriter clicking next door keeps her company playing tunes is ruffling to one's nerves; while on the radiator with its feet. May- . Ruth Randall says that Piggy nosing through a current magazine, be he was the same little saucy Back doesn't pay. After carrying one is vaguely jealous of whoever's "guest" who came to the inter- lee Nispel up stairs, she has decidfraternity committee meeting in ed to go into the chiropractor busigetting something done. hopes of nibbling some victuals. ness.

The co-eds who have been doomSoon it will be time for Eliza Ila "Ma" Dell's "children"- Morgan to close her doors, breathe ed with 7:50's can now throw away Gatz, Oberst, Howlett, Banks, and the prayer which they said every a sigh of relief, and begin mendmorning when entering classes. Barker, gave her a box of candy ing her shattered "nerves"-and Namely: "Now lay me down to 0n Mother's Day. They were a bit walls-as the co-eds clamber down afraid that "their Mother" would the walk with suitcases-and sleep." get sick; so they ate the contents memories. Again we must leave Could it be that the co-eds have of the box. our fellow "inmates" and Morgan reformed, or have all the candles Hall and begin a summer "rehaburned down? At last Eliza MorMissing the bus seems to be Jane gan has cancelled the nightly Stivers' hobby for Sunday nights. bilitation" program.

This studying way past the hour blackouts. Now that the lights are Maybe she should try sprinting that Cinderella lost her shoe is on all night, we can have some of over-viz pedia. awful-so with the co-eds old that razzle-dazzle, toe-twitching cowboy music as we hammer away Lavonne Graves tried giving her stand-by adageon a term paper at 4;00 a. m. fishworms a bath in water-wet "Breathes there a Co-ed water-and they drowned. Some With soul so dead who Latest form of entertainment (?) culprit put them on a string and Never to herself has said~r should we say conservation, is tried catching the gold fish in room 'I' d have passed this darn that of swapping gum. Does Jo 314.

Course if I'd studied'."

Thickstun have a priority? She's had third floor's wad for two Come one-come all-and see the Adios now-while roomie and I weeks. new "Hall Show"-originated by draw straws to decide what After eight and a half months of Phyllis Palmer who gave a big Ha- clothes belong to whom. climbing over waste paper, clothes, waiian show and dance, including dust, and odds and ends, using a grass skirt. map to find y0ur desk and. blastDoris "Wag" Wagoner's latest ing your way into the closet-the report on her roomie is that Dentist inevitable has happened! After a "Mabe" Moody does a little Phone Office 32; Res. 196 long winter's nap the brooms and "broadcasting" in her sleep. But Peru, Nebraska dustpans were awakened and giv- why does she keep saying "Oh, en a little exercise the day before You Kid!"? I guess she sees Red open house. spots too.

Some of the strangest things showed up during that seige of house cleaning! Frankie MontShoe Repairs of All Kinds gomery found two little toads in her closet-they had passed away Electric Shoe Shop there three weeks before. A big Peru, Nebraska sad funeral was held for them in the incinerator room.

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Marge Rogers found strange faces at her 8:50 class when she got there a little early-at 7:50. We have the co-eds who can't seem to make it to 7:50's, but maybe Marge just likes to take early morning walks.

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\Blue Stars • • • Pfc. Vester Holman ('40-'42) USMC, writes from Okinawa. "The island is as wide across as from Peru to Auburn. The original Okinawans are friendlier and better looking than those mixed with the Japanese. Their homes are one-or two-room shacks with straw roofs. All have many children, goats, pigs, a horse, and a few cows. They took to the caves during the invasion but were taken· out and cared for by the U. S. jroops." Pfc. Holman is a cook and they landed with the assault wave on Easter Sunday. They were so busy caring for wounded, they didn't get the kitchen set up for a few days so they ate K-rations.

Pfc. Eldon Reutter ('40-'43) writes: "We are stationed somewhere in the Philippine Islands now. This country isn't bad, but of course the J aps have raised havoc with all of the major cities and what few industrial plants were located here. I have been to Manila and it is really one of the worst messes I have ever seen. It will take y•ears to rebuild and reconstruct. I have flown over China, Formosa, and the Philippines."

Ralph Hays ('40-'42) received his wings at Luke Field near Phoenix, Arizona. on the first day of May. Lt. Norris Gerber ('40-'41) has been liberated from a prisoner-of-

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Alfred P.aul, now stationed the Marianas, writes "I'm still the finance department. Our fice here is a headquarters s office and it is quite a contrast the disbursing office that I h been in before I came overseas.

From San Antonio, Texas, Dean Karr writes, "I was surpri one morning to find I was be 'shipped.' It seems that Eng major 'fell out' and I'm now in Chinese pre-flight school-teac · grammar and technical terms. have my first class on Friday a it will probably end in an inter tional dead lock of mute unde standing."

Capt. Carter.Johnson says, "I a now in the Philippines and hav been for about a month-I ha been up here a couple of times be fore, but. didn't stay long."

T /Sgt. Robert Snyder reports, " am to be group administrative inspector which will mean I am to be stationed at New Caledonia again and will move about among' ten islands down here on inspection trips. The only island I hav missed so far is the Fiji Islands and hope to hit that this month."

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Dear Mom: I'm beginning to think that maybe I should have written before this, but I just haven't had time.

I realize almost six weeks are up and that I only have three more before I come home again, but, gosh, mom, try to understand.

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Mr. Benford plans musical program

In the first place, summer school isn't like fall term. We have more students than we did last fall and Two outstanding musical conthey act differently. Maybe that's certs are to be presented to Peru because most of them arP. older thah fall term students &nd they've audiences this summer. all taught before (or at least most The first will be by the All of them have). Gosh, mom, they Girls' College Chorus of 27 memstudy all the time, and what's more, when the instructor assigns bers, and will be given in the coloutside reading, they read it. I .Lege auditorium, July 26, at 8:15 路 don't think one of them has come p. m. to class yet without being prepared, The tentative program follows: and last winter it was almost a record if anyone went to class aI?.d Star Spangled Banner, Praise Ye had opened her book before she the Lord, the Almighty-Traditiongot there. al, God is a Spirit-Scholin, Adoration-Bach, Bells in the RainWe have had fun too, though. We Mead, Mountains-Rasbach, Now had the mixer-not an electric Sleeps the Crimson Petal-Quiltermixer, mom-but a social mixer.

It was on a Thursday night, June Shackley, The World is Waiting 7, and the fellows got to stay out for the Sunrise-Seitz, Speed Our till 10:30. We had ice cream for Republic-Keller, Dance a Carefreshments, the navy swing band chucha-Sullivan, The Spinning played, and we did all sorts of Cho~us-W-.agner, The Night is novelty dances. 0, yes, we had a Grand March too, and I got to be 'l oung - arrangement by Fred with a sailor. I sure did enjoy Waring, Give me the Little Bookmyself.

Negro Spfritual, Song of a Wooden Soldier-Bratton, Orchestra Song About sixty of our sailors trans- -Schuman. ferred out the 23rd of June. The The second will be a piano renight before they left they had a Happy Hour and a dance. The cital in the Auditorium, July 31, Happy Hour was a program put on 8:15 p. m., played by Professor entirely by the sailors and lasted Robert T. Benford who has recentan hour. I sure did have fun. 'They ly completed work for his master's threw paper plates with fellows' degree in music at Ann Arbor, names on them, and the girl who Michigan. got the plate got to dance with the He will play the following numfellow whose name was on the bers: Appassionata Sonata op 57 plate. I caught one of them and when I went to find the fellow at -Beethoven; Allegro assai, Anthe dance, I found out he didn't go dante con moto, Allegro ma non to the dance. I was so mad, 'cause troppo; Scherzo in B op 36-ChopI'd had two plates and I'd given in, Nocturne op 48 No. 1-Chopin, one to my chum and she found the Rhapsody op 79 No. 1-Brahms, fellow who went with her plate. Lake at Evening-Griffes, HunWe had cake,. ice cream and pop garian Rqapsody No. 8-Liszt. for refreshments at the dance. It was fun, but a lot of the couples I were feeling sad 'cause they realized it was their last night together. I bet a lot of them got campuses for dancing cheek to cheek.

PERU, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1945

N.E.A. unit hears Dr. MacDonald Dr. Ralph MacDonald of the N. E. A. office in Washington, D.C., spoke to the Peru N. E. A. unit concerning the four critical problems of higher education, at the meeting held on June 15.

The first problem was relative to the G. I. Bill of Rights and concerns the disproportionate distribution between public and private institutions. Since the government pays to the school the tuition and student fees, private schools may receive between four and five hundred dollars per student while public institutions receive ten to ty;enty dollars per student.

The second problem was that of proposed military training and the effects it will have on schools and colleges.

The Barden Bill, which would appropriate twenty-five million dollars a year to colleges and universities to offset the stDain of war, 路 presents the same problem as does the G. I. Bill.

General Federal Aid for Education was the fourth subject discussed. This bill would appropriate three hundred million dollars for educational purposes in the various states.

Dr. MacDonald stressed the fact that people engaged in higher education must study these problems and help place them on a sound basis if they are to achieve their purpose.

Dr. MacDonald commented on the fact that the local unit is one of about six in colleges throughout the United States that is organized and actively engaged in the study of school problems.

"Workh s op 1s success says Dr. A. L. Burnham

Then the campus was sailor-less (or almost so) for a week. All the girls who had neglected their studies before the fellows left, tried to cram up everything they were back in. Of course, the new bunch of about seventy fellows came in July 1, and the girls neglected their stuc:iies all over again.

Mom, !'in almost out of money.

Will you send me some and write soon?

Love, -Susie.

P. S.-Golly, I just remembered that the 4th of July has gone past.

I forgot all about it cause we had to attend classes. Oh, well, I forgot to bring my cap gli.n with me anyway.

P. P. S.-I sure am glad I'm a sophomore now. One of the instructors assigned the Freshmen 10 books to scan for the 1st assignment. They had to take notes on it too. If I'd had to do that, I'd probably have come right home.

Gee!!

P. P. P. S. The six week term is up this Friday and lots of the student body is going to be leaving.

I sure am glad now that I decided to stay the nine weeks cause the sailors aren't bad at all. We had a dance last Friday night and everyone I danced with asked to take me h-::::ne, so I let him. They sure aren't bashful. Maybe, mom, I ought to stay for the 12 week term.

I'm sure the education would do me good. Besides, I think this sailor will ask me for another date soon. Gee, I hope so.

Dr.,A. L. Burnham, Secretary of the Nebraska Educational Association considered the Summer Workshop and Conference, which was held on the campus the week of June 11, highly successful. He was gratified by the interest shown by students and expressed his appreciation for the cooperation of the superintendents and principals of near-by-schools.

Dr. Burnham, as director of the workshop, explained the purpose of the meeting by saying, "The workshop is an attempt to promote education through the Educational Associations by producing materials to make tear.hers enthusiastic."

Three of the major problems being studied according to Dr. Burnham were: the training process in colleges, the legal problems out of which schools develop and the function of the profession as a unified group. He is also interested in the big problem of coordinating the activities of the national and state associations.

Dr. P. A. Maxwell, coordinator of the workshop, also considered the program worth while. A total of 124 students and laymen participated in the work.

Dr. Maxwell found the topics "Interesting Laymen in Schools," "Aiding Teachers in Adjusting to the Community," and "Making Local Teachers' Associations More Effective" of particular interest.

Miss Mary Clarke, Pawnee County Superintendent, in speaking of the workshop said, "Teachers can make their profession more respected by setting higher standards for teachers and by attracting and holding a higher caliber of people in the profession."

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Budget event is given to large audiences Biruta Ramoska, soprano, and Ernest Wolff, tenor and pianist, gave the finest musical performance that a Peru audience has heard for some time, last Thursday evening, July 5. .

Miss Ramoska has a lovely voice and thrilled the audience with the beauty of her songs. She has wonderful control, a great deiil power, and her tones are brilliant without being strident.

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J. Rank presents Taming of Shrew

Making 35 costume changes during the play, Jack Rank will present a stream-lined, tkee-act version of "The Taming of the Shrew," in the college auditorium on July 11. Sound effects and orchestral music, lavish stage settings, and unique lighting effects will be used in connection with the various scenes. 路 Mr. Rank has five Broadway plays to hi~ credit, and in the past 12 years has presented more than 5000 performances of his mono-dramas, thus promising an exceptional entertainment.

Newspaper and radio publicity, public presentation of possible school legislation, and reaching parents through pupil assignments were some of the suggestions.

Mary Becker, violinist, will appear on July 23; her program suggests another delightful evening.

At the conference on Wednesday, the various groups reported on what they had done the past two days and what they had found concerning how other states were solving their problems.

When Miss Becker made her New York debut after five transcontinental engagements, she was acclaimed by the New York press as one of the finest debutantes of the season.

The fourteen special critics then discussed how these plans might be modified or improved to fit Nebraska's needs.

Harry Kondaks, John Gurney's former pianist, will accompany her.

The critics were: Dr. Ralph MacDonald, Director of Higher Education, N. E. A.; Wayne 0.

Reed, State Superintendent of Public Instruction; J. A. Nelson, Omaha, President of N. S. E. A.; C. W. Grandy, President, District II N. S. E. A.; Leon 0. Smith, Fred Hill, and Miss Belle Ryan, Assistant superintendents in Omaha schools; Frank Heinisch, Executive Seccretary of the Omaha Educational Association; D. H. Webber, Richardson County superintendent, W. J. Houser, Douglas County superintendent, S. L. Clements, superintendent of the Peru Training School; Superintendents' T. J. Friest, Plattsmouth; A. V. Grass, Tecumseh; W. E. Ludington, Brock; and A. W. Starkelbaum, Falls City.

Sigma Tau holds initiary service

Climax of the Wednesday Conference was a dinner sponsored by the Peru N. E. A. Unit. About 90 attended and heard Wayne 0.

Reed and Frank Heinisch in a discussion of pertinent problems.

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Mary Clarke and Leona Reed were initiated as associate members into Sigma Tau Delta at the summer meeting held in the ryrusic Hall on Wednesday, June 27.

Lula Hohensee, Hannah Dwyer, .and Cecilia Netcell were pledged to the society. The initiatory service was conducted by ex-president, Mary Meister.

Robert Frost's "A Masque of Reason" was the basis of an interesting study of the author and his work given by Dr. Bradford.

Jean and Ruth Meister and Ruth Ann Crook sang two trio numbers.

At the close of the evening, delicious refreshments consisting of sandwiches, olives, salted nuts, raspberry pie, and ice cream were served by a committee composed of Emily Wilson, Edith Straube, Carol Gunlach, and Mary Meister.

Mr. Wolff put real feeling into his singing and pliiying, and it was evident that he enjoyed the music as much as did his audience.

Their stage manner, their generosity with encores, and their good humor were signs of true artists.

They i;,pened the program with the Duet' from "Marriage of Figaro"

by Mozart and delighted the audience with it.

Mr. Wolff put into his German songs a quality of clearness and jollity that singers who do not know the language often miss.

The ovations of the listeners brought as encores "One Little Cloud" by Miss Ramoska, "0 What a Beautiful Morning" which Mr. Wolff called "a folk tune that I picked up in Oklahoma," the "Merry Widow Waltz" sung and played superbly, and Mr. Wolff's arrangement of old Viennese waltzes. The audience followed his suggestion to hum and sing parts that were particularly wellliked.

Miss Ramoska, born in America of Lithuanian parents, has sung leading roles in Opera and Oritorio. She was finalist in this year's Metropolitan Auditions of the Air and has appeared as soloist with the Montreal Philharmonic, the Rochester Civic Orchestra, the Kansas City Philharmonic, and the San Carlo Opera Company.

Ernest Wolff was a concert pianist in Europe and director of the Frankfort Opera House in Germany. He came to America as assistant to Max Reinhardt and has since made numerous concert tours here. He is路 a Columbia Master Works Recording Artist in both vocal and instrumental music.

"I like any music that is good music," he said after the program.

Speaking of the destruction of historic buildings in Germany, he said that it would take a long time to rebuild the country, but Germany deserved that.

Students attend R. Mus'il concert Eileen Wheeldon, Edna Yates, Paul Stoddard, and Ralf Graham, students on the campus last winter, attended the piano concert given by Miss Ruth Musil at Joslyn Memorial on Sunday, July 8.

Numbers on the program were Sonata in F Sharp Minor Op 11

by S-chumarrn;-----:V:ffi'iations on a Theme by Paganini Op 35 by Brahms, and Concerto in B Flat Minor Op 23 by Tschaikowsky.

Mr. Cecil Berryman played the orchestral parts on the second piano.

New Victrola aids music students Music a-ppreciation students are spending/ hours and hours in the Music Hall this summer.

The reason ls-the new RCA Victrola which the department has recently purchased. The machine is a combination raido and victrola carrying ten records at one time.

Students are listening to many of the outstanding symphonies, learning to detect motifs and themes. Not only does this instrument increase the interest ln music appreciation, but it is ~ an outstanding piece of equip~t for the Music Hall.

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Welcome to Peru To the 68 trainees who recently began their V-12 training on the Peru campus, the staff joins the faculty and student body in wishing success and rapid adjustment in the new routine.

Although this institution may seem sma:ll upon first observation, it is.a fully accredited college and a member of · the North Central Association.

Peru State Teachers College is unique in that it is the oldest one west of the Missouri and has had 75 consecutive graduations.

As a town Peru offers unlimited tales of pioneer days, . · an d pirate · tra d1hon, lore. I n case Nava1H'istory'gets a b"it technical, you may find an old settler who has first hand information, at least-on river navigation.

Unwinding - winding "Unwinding from one bobbin onto another bobbin" is still another way of expressing the process of transferring knowledge from teacher to pupil in ducation.

Yes, such incidentals as term papers, problacts, and unexpected quizzes are necessary techniques to determine whether the bobbin is winding both smoothly and steadily.

IJ;J. some courses, information flows unhampered because the pupil sees an immediate and definite need for this delicate, thread-like knowledge. In other courses, however, the transfer seems to cause much disturbance in the mechanism, resulting in a: bobbin with many flaws, not entirely usable.

If there is a question of doubt in your mind about how 'your bobbin looks, r.esults in the form of A, B 0, D, or E will soon be available.

Trends in Education

I Under cover The library is a busy place this summer and one of the busiest corners is. the children's room where a large class in Children's Literature comes to find the books on the reading lists. Attracting a good deal of attention is an exhibit of Newbery Award books. Each year the children's librarians all over the United States vote on the outstanding book published for children during the year, and the author of the book which receives the largest number of votes is awarded the Newbery medal. This year's award, which has just been announced, went to Robert Lawson for his book "Rabbit Hill."

New student assistants in the li;.irary are Margaret Rea and Bernice Bletscher. Grace Mathews, who was graduated from college in May, is a full time assistant during the summer session.

Among the new books available are the folll'lwing: "Try and Stop Me" by Bennett Cerf, "Aviation Annu:o.1 of 1945," "Jacohowsky and the Colonel" by Franz Werfel, "Image of Josephine" by Booth Tarkington, and "Captain Horatio Hornblower" by C. S. Forester.

A.A.U.W. plans book reviews A. A. U. W. is sponsoring a series of three book reviews for the summer. These will be given in the Music Hall Auditorium on Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock.

On July 11, Mrs. Scott will review "Lusty Wind for Carolina" by Inglis Fletcher. .

On July 18, Mis5 Edna Weare will review Ernie Plye's popular book "Brave Men." On July 25,, Miss Tear will re.:: view "Green. Dolphin Street" by Elizabeth Goudge.

Eevry one is invited to attend these proggrams.

Certainly P·eru is to be congratulated this summer on the large enrollment of beginning teachers.

It is definite indication of a trend toward an increased interest in the teaching profession.

Since an old adage suggests, "Once a teacher always a: teacher," it is to be hoped that those who are being exposed to ''school Ma 'am learnin' '' this summer will like it enough to continue after this year.

The questions have arisen-Do we advertise our var- Kappa Delt's have ious teacher training institutions sufficiently1 Are our high school graduates made acquainted with the possibilities of out-door meeting the teaching profession~ Fresh apple pie a la mode and Needless to say, it is obvious why so many teachers real meat sandwiches were feathave left the profession, but with the passing of some legis- ures of a picnic supper held by Delta Pi members at Dr. lation and because of other proposed legislation, it is to be Kappa Maxwell's farm on the evening of hoped .that the situation will be changed radically.

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With these changes at hand, it is the duty of educators The trip to and from the farm to advertise the many teacher training institutions of the by truck was an exciting part of the evening as wa's the campfire, state.

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not use stage?

A few years ago an outdoor stage was constructed across from the Training School. The stage was sodded and the shade of the oa:ks made the place cool and comfortable on summer ·evenings.

It has been used hardly at all. The weeds have nearly choked out the grass. It seems the place has been forgotten by every one.

Music recitals and programs, plays and speeches-all types 0£ entertainment could be held there. With a little attention it would be a beautiful spot with its rock stage, the tr.ees, and the hillside.

It will seat about 150 people and many more could be comfortable on the grass. It could be used for many activities if it were cleaned up. It was built to be used; why not use it7 ·

What do you do?

Those students who were on the campus last winter know what to do if they ar.e walking across the campus when the flag is being raised or lowered. However, the new students may not be familiar with the rules goveruing cases such as this.

You've all experienced the moment of hesitation as you've wondered whether you should stop and salute or whether you should entirely ignore the flag and dart on your way. · To be correct, all women should stop, face the flag, and put their right hands over their hearts. Men, other than V-12 students, should stand at attention with right hands (and hats) over their hearts.

At first you may feel a little s·elf-conscious as you do this, but if every one follows the rule, you'll find it quite easy and natural, and you '11 feel better for having paid this tribute to the Colors.

which furnished atmosphere and drove the mosquitoes away.

Mary Clark, Hannah Dwyer, and Mr. Clements arranged some ·hilarious games for the croud.

Credit for the quantity and the quality of the supper belongs to Mrs. Dallam, Carol Gunlach, Gertrude Nicholson, and Betty Jensen.

Dear Teacher: Here is my sonHe' s such a little fellow To be marching off To first grade, Alone, To meet the world.

Perhaps I've spoiled him; He's my baby.

He doesn't really mean To be bad; He's just Mischievous and full of fun.

He's awfully smart too, Hecan draw; He can count; He· knows his ABC's, Though Sometimes not apart.

Please be patient with him And kirtd.

I'm sure that he'll' Be reasonableIf he only Understands what you mean.

I really want you To make him mind.

I've never quite been able toFor he is all my hopes And All my dreams.

-by Helen Cathcart Sears.

J. W. Crabtree A Tribute

by President W. R. Pate In the office of the Pres.ident at Peru there ha:qgs picture of each of the men who have been president of th College since it was opened in 1867. The eleventh is in scribed, " J. W. Crabtree, 1904-1910."

Dr. J. W. Crabtree, who recently passed away in Washington, D. C. was a alumnus of the Peru State Teachers College, Class of 1887. He later returned to his Alma Mater as President of the College, which position he held from 1904 to 1910. He was elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction for the term 1911-12, but resigned after having served .about half the term, to accept the Presidency of River Falls, Wisconsin, State Teachers College, from which position he resigned in 1917 to become Executive Secretary of the National Education Association, which position he held· during the remainder of his life,-as the active secretary until 1935 and as Secretary Emeritus from that time until his death in 1945.

Dr. Crabtree wa:s a great educator, due in part to the work he himself did, and in part to what he inspired others to do.. Every position he held and every institution with which he was associated felt the impact of his dynamic personality. He achieved a national' reputation as a great executive among Normal School Presicients. As Secreta:q of the National Education Association he was largely responsible for the unprecedented growth of that organization which took place during his incumbency,-a growth which began with 8500 members and reached a: membership of 220,000! . . .

Not only did he do great works himself but he mspired O'reat woriks on the part of others. Joy Morgan, Editor of the Journal of Education, received his inspiration from J. W. Crabtree at Peru; so did Superintendent M. C. Lefler of the Lincoln, Nebraska:, City Schools; and George Martin, former President of Kearney State Teachers College; and President W. G. Brooks of the Chadron State Teachers College; and A. J. Stoddard, Superintendent of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, City Schools; and many, many others holding prominent educational positions throughout the nation.

Truly, a great and good man has passed from among, us -one whose memory, revered at Peru, ·will always be an in~piration to those who seek here the training for their life's work.

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Variety of convocations is presented to students President W. R. Pate, in the first convocation meeting, June 6, commended the teachers on their efforts to help keep the public schools open during this war so that children of America may go to school.

Outside of the necessities for actual living, President Pate stressed education as one of the most important things in this world, President Pate congratulated the students on being teachers as no group is in such an advantageous position as the American teacher in helping to build tomorrow's peace.

Mr. J. L. Nelson, President of the Nebraska State Education Associaltion and Principal of Central High in Omaha, said at the second convacafam, "Educators can build the kind of world in which we want to live and their children want to live. The only difference between the American boy and the Nazi boy is that which goes into his head by way of education,'' He suggested that educators need to revive the importance of public school education in the United States. Educators need also to keep in mind that the kind of support they get from the community depends on the service given.

For betterment of the teaching profession in Nebraska, Mr. Nelson stressed a need ~or a better financial program for schools, a minimum salary scale, and minimum standards for teachers, Mr. R. T. Benford, music instructor, led the convocation group in community singing on June 20.

With much enthusiasm, a variety of unison, part, and round-songs were sung, On June 27, Sgt. Dick Clements, an infaniryman with· five months of front line duty to his credit, assured all listeners, "'Fighting is not pleasant and there are sights that men will never forget." Dick told of buzz bombs and their terrific racket, trench fighting, and the German country.

Sgt. Clements was wounded in the hand when he was running to secure medical aid for the company's injured cooks. Within a few hours after being hit, he had been evacuated to a hospital in England, It was there that he received the news of V-day in Germany.

Miss Norma Beryl Clements and Mrs. V. G. Clements accom-. parried by Mrs. S. L, Clements presented a song recital consisting of solos and duets Wednesday, July 4, Six selections including "Ave Maria" and· the "Italian Street Song" were given.

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Willard Redfern S1c ('42-'43) is stationed in the Philippine Islands with Commnader Naval Air Bases.

Willard is with the Aerology unit.

Ensign Anna Baltensperg.er, Navy nurse, ('38-'39) is stationed at Shoemaker Field, California.

Lt. Norris Gerber ('40-'41) recently liberated from a German prison camp, is spending a 60-day furlough with his parents in Nebraska City.

Several former V-12 trainees re·cently visited on the campus.

Among them were Ensigns Webster Smith, Danny O'Brien, and Bob Glad, and AS Rud•olfo Jacuzzi, Eugene Friedrichs, and Jim Baker. · Sgt. Richard Clements ('40-'42) returned to Fitzsimmons hospital, Denver, Colo., fter spending a 30day furlough with his parents.

Lt. (jg) and Mrs. LeRoy Redfern (formerly Nancy Ellen Jones, '42) are the parents of a son, Donald Benson, born on June 9. LeRoy ('41) is on an LCI somewhere in the Pacific.

Lt. Don Lienamann ('40-'43) has been liberated from a prison camp.

Lt. Frank Larson ('42) reported to Percy Jones Hospital, Battle Creek, Michigan, on July 6 for eight weeks training.

Staff Sgt. Eugene Andrew ('41) has a total of ll2 points accumulated by serving 34 months in the South Pacific and 5 months at Camp Crowder,. Missouri. Because of his experience he is rated "es.sential" and will continue his pre-sent work, instructing in camouflage, black-out driving, and construction of jungle roads and bridges.

Lt. Wilbur ("Bud") Brown (at.

'43) of Auburn piloted the lead Liberator 'bomber on Sunday, June 18, (Philippine time) in a strike at Kulung on Formosa, according to Associated '.Press reports. "We dropped one string of bombs dtrectly in the center of the industrial buildings," he said. "Our observers saw an entire group of buildings disintegrate." Four Japanese planes, maneuvering over the bombers, dropped parachutesuspended cannisters filled with explosives, but all missed their targets.

T-Sgt. Luther (Unk) Hutton ('42) of Auburn is a radio operator on a B-17. He recently spent a 30-day furlough at home, after having completed his missions over Germany.

"Unk"' has been with the famous "Memphis Belle Squadron" 8th Air Force. After a rest period at Santa Ana, Calif., he is to be reassigned for further duty.

Y2c Elizabeth Nixon, WAVE, of Auburn, spent a short leave at her home recently after having been located in Washington, D. C., for the past eighteen months.

Lt. Ludvic H. Jun, ('41), Dubois, a member of the Signal Corps, is located at San Antonio, Texas. Lt. Jun will be remembered by Peruvians as an outstanding athlete, having participated in football and track while on the campus.

Lt. Hrold C. Pritchard ('38) of Falls City, was recently awarded the Bronze Star. Lt. Pritchard has been in Europe for some time.

Czechs on campus have annual picnic

Duane "Whizzer" White ('40'43), recently returned from overseas service, was visiting friends on the campus on July 6.

He reported that he had heard that Williard Millikan ('39-'41), American air ace with 14 enemy planes to his credit, has Men released from a Nazi Prison camp and has rejoined his wife and baby daughter in England.

2nd Lieutenant Sidney Johnson, navigator and radio operator in the army, was on the campus recently. He is enroute to the west coast for further assignment.

Captain Raymond Bauman, ('39. '40) is with the signal corp in Manila since taking part in the liberation of the Philippines. He has been four years in the Army, much of the time in New Guinea and Australia and has three campaign ribbons and three battle stars.

Peruvians will remember Bauman as guard on the champion football team in 1940.

Wilbur Ege ('39-'40) who recently visited friends on the campus, has been stationed on a carrier; he was the pilot of a torpedo plane. After his leave, he will report to Jacksonville, Florida, for \raining as a night fighter. Ege has earned three combat stripes and five battle stars.

Robert L. Glad, one of the first V-12 trainees on the campus, was awarded the 1945 NROTC Phil Kidd Navigation Award at the University of Oklahoma.

The Sooner Hoist, a mag::dne published each semester by the Naval ROTC of the University of Oklahoma, carried in the' June issue, an article written by Glad.

L. K. Adamson, business manager of the paper, is a brother of Carrie Ellen ('45) who is on the campus this summer.

"Home looks good", says Staff Sergeant Harley Palmer ('36-'37).

He was one of the first to leave Peru 1.1nder the Selective Service Act and has recently been discharged from the 99th Army under the point system.

Palmer has been in the army four years and five months. He was overseas thirteen months where he earned five battle stars and was awarded the Bronze Star.

He has sent home many interesting souvenirs including several hundred foreign coins.

Navy Lieutenant (jg) Keith c.

Roberts ('43) of Tecumseh, directed naval gun fire for the First

Five will take life saving tests Laurine Clayburn, William F. McNally, Joan Thickstun, Helen Sears, and Bob Axtell are improving their swimming technique in order that they may pass the Red Cross Senior Test of life· saving.

Some of the requirements in such a test, according to Miss Davidson, swimming instructor, are as follows: 1-tow 60 feet with 4 different methods, 2-break a strangle hold, 3-artificial respiration.

Upon successful completion of this l'l~e saving test the Red Cross awards certificates to the swimmers and grants them the privilege of wearing emblems on their bathing suits.

Laurine Clayburn passed her Junior Lifesaving test previously.

Second and third generation Czechoslovakians on the campus enjoyed the annual Czech picnic sponsored by Mrs. Emiiie Kirk and Mr. V. H. Jindra of the P. S. T- C. faculty at Neal park on June 26.

Miss Davidson's tennis classes Those present were: Prof. V. H. are having a hot time in more ways Jindra, Prof. Emilie Kirk, Mr. and than one as the· tennis tournament Mrs. Murray Williams and daugh- finals loom nearer and nearer. ter, Frances Emily of Peru; Both the 9:50 and the 2:00 o'clock Vivian Vrana of Bee, Joyce Payne, classes have divided into teams.

Ulysses; Ardyth Kubalek, Weston; They are: Alice Garrisoil(, Lincoln; Bessie 9:50 class Juilfs and Vohs, Husa, Gilead; Mary Smejdir, Heiser and Wick, Crook and Genoa, Friend; Alice Omar, Tabor, M. Daugherty and Hannah.

Iowa; Marjorie Friedley,, Pawnee 2:00 class: R. Daugherty and City and Bessie Jun Moyzis, Du- Foster, Leigh and Steever, Scott Bois. ' and Willoughby, Thiltges and A delicious picnic supper was Ward. enjoyed by the group followed The tournament began on July 6. by a pleasant evening spent in The games are being played during visiting. the regular class periods.

Tennis cl uses organize tourney

Marine Division during the advance on Naha, capital of Okinawa Shima.

Lt. Roberts previously had experience in the European theater.

He landed on the shores of Normandy with a shorefire control team which accompanied the assault forces.

Lt. Kenneth Rohrs, ('42-'43) recently released from a prison hospital in Vienna, is now back home.

The flying fortress which he piloted was shot down over Vienna during a bombing. The blast blew his parachute open and he landed safely.

He was taken to a hospital where his wounds were cared for.

"I had good medical treatment but nothing to eat," he remarked.

"Vienna is pretty flat," he said.

With oil refineries and munitions plants it became a major target {if allied bombers.

Russian troops released him and he and Wayne (Red) Buhrman ('42-'43) were together on the trip back to the United States.

Red Cross Official, G. H. Steck, was on the campus July 4. He was the voice instructor before he was given a leave of absence to go into Red Cross work.

Mr. Stephen Gaines arrived last week to spend :a short leave with his family in Peru. He has been serving with the Red Cross in France. Given a leave of absence, he quit his Industrial Arts teaching assignment to go into Red Cross work in 1943.

Jitterbugs swamp Whatnot team As if moved by one power, the packed grand stand rose to its feet when R. Daugherty crossed home plate to win for Miss Davidson's Blue Girls, a thrilling game with Mr. Baker's Bobby Sox. In the same evening Mr. Wheeler's Whatnots lost a hard-fought game to Mr. Jindra's Jitterbugs.

Although the score was 13-0, the game was exciting enough to keep the spectators on their feet most of the evening.

About sixty co-eds have agreed to risk their anatomies for the sake of a little fun. They have organized a four-team league with the following players on each team: Wheeler Whatnots: Cordes, Crawford, Schomcrus, J. Meister, Goings, Willoughby, Sugdens, Andree' sen, Thickstun, Hillman, Faris, Jensen, Christensen.

Jindra Jitterbugs: M: B. Dougherty, Baum, Vohs, Rohrs, Scott, Hunt, Moody, Heiser, Brunken, Reminga, Smejdir, Wirthele, Stiener, Niemeyer.

Baker Bobby Sox: Juilfs, Ehmen, P. Williford, Ebert, Philips, Richardson, Hahn, Zable, Stutheit, D. Williford.

Davidson Blue Girls: Iverson, Holscher, Vrana, R. Dougherty, Jensen, Moor~, Foster, Wisk, Bletscher, Husa, Wissler, Bush.

Anyone who wants to experience some thrills may come down to the town park and see the "softer" sex battle it out.

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"Double Exposure" "She's a Sweetheart" July 15-16.-17-

' 'Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" July 19·20-21-

' 'An Americam Romance1'' "Song of the Range" July 22-23'-24-

"Meet Me in St. Louis"

V-12 personnel changes 58 men leave, 68 enter Classes which will eventually prepare the new trainees for positions in the Naval Air Corps began on. July 1.

Incoming trainees are from two sources, a small group from previous active duty and the majority from the four-state area, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, and Iowa.

Following are the names of the trainees who are beginning their training on the campus: Francis F. Adams, Ellis A. Anderson, Lawrence B. Asher, Theodore I. Beyert, Charles M. Blalack, Keith D. Boyer, Stanley M. Boynten, James C. Buckley, John D. Carson, Donald P. Carter, Wilson K. Cadman, Dean M. Chasteen, Ward L. Clark, Richard B. Davis, William E. Dowe, Alva C. Edgar, William D. Ford, William P. Freeberg, Lewis E. Graver, Richard W. Haller, William L. Hassenfritz, Gene E. Haynes, Clyde E. Hinman, Marvin L. John·son, Leslie 0. Kagey, Robert B. Knowle~, Donald E. Krup, Robert G. Luedke, Stuart G. Madison, Robert A. Merriam, John R. Meyer, David J. Miller, Edwin K. Mills, Victor L. Nielsen, Robert T. Pearson, Jerome D. Peterson, Leslie J. Poglein, William G. Potter, Richard S. Power, Robert D. Pritchard, David B. Quiner, Richard A. Quinn, Dudley E. Ruisch, Robert L. Scarpino, Guenther J. Schnabl, Clark Alan Shanahan, Ivan D. Skinner, Richard C. Smith, Walter A. Smith, Leonard J. Sobieski, Roy L. Still, David George Stubbe, Charles E. Sullivan, William B. Swanson, Ronald J. Terry, Raymond E. Turgeon, Gordon D. Tole, George F. Veverka, William H. Wall, Stanley E. Warner, Victor H. Weigand, Jay D. Whiteford, Frank D. Whiteman, Robert M. Williams, Donald Willis, William R. Wolfberg, Robert J. Wunderlich, and Charles R. Young.

Trainees present novel program College co-eds and facutly members were guests ofthe V-12 unit at a happy hour, June 22, at 8:00 p. m. in the college auditorium.

Nelson Corporon acted as master of ceremonies and kept the audience in laughter with his jokes and magic tricks.

Two readings, "Jackie" and "Casey's at the Bat" were given by Dick Mastain.

Next on the program were John Thorson's Seven Wet CrackersDon Owen, Duaine Puckett, Al Pierce, Don Weiss, Orlen Rice. and Bill Little-who advertised th~ local business establishments and sang "You are My Sunshine," "Let the Rest of the World Go By," and "I've Been Working on the Railroad."

The were accompanied by Puckett and Owen who played harmonicas. These two also played "Twelfth Street Rag.'' Hubert Rosenbloom then appeared on the program with his all-

With one man being gradu~ted and fifty-seven being transferred for advanced training, the Navy V-12 Unit completed another trimester on June 23.

Leonard Klassen reported to Midshipman School at Notre Dame University, South Bend, Indiana.

Robert Hanke transferred to Kansas University.

Trainees going to Northwesteln in Evanston, Illinois, are William L. Anson, Max Arp, Raymond Averett, John Barron, Corporon Nelson, Jack Garton, Francis Hall, Charles Hitch, Warren Jaeger, Elmer Maser. Richard Mastain, Harold Neill, Calvin Smathis, Andrew Staples, Charles Swanke, Richard Vandenberg, Jr., Berten E. Wallis, and Kenneth Wells.

Men going to the University of Minnesota are Wilmer Baumann, Phil Costello, Donald Curnutte, Jr., Glenn Davidson, Ru~sell Floan, James Fuhrman, Donald Hine, Vernon Norris. Harold Possley, Gus Poulos, Patrit:k Rooney, John Slaven, Richard Wehner, and Don-· ald Weiss.

To Tarmac duty at the Naval Air S~ation in Olathe, Kansas, go Allen Ashelford, James Blaser, Charles Bruckman, Charles Budeit, :Edward Connely, Lem Gager, Francis Gergen, Lowell Gleason, John Gurule, Robert Hall. Jack Henning, Frederick Hodek, Charles Hyatt, Paul Kister, Clarence Lear, Lloyd Lippold, Allen Riemer, Paul Russell, Milton Sandin, Raymond Schreiner, Robert Severin, John Verry, Robert Weaver, James Welsh, and Jay Williams.

Lt. Pursley joins V-12 teaching staH Lt. (jg) William H. Pursley, U. S. N. R., has recently been attached to the Peru Unit as instructor of Naval Science after completing an assignment at Camp Peary, Virginia, an instructor's training camp. Prior to this training he had had extensive sea duty.

Courses which Lt. Pursley is instructing are seamanship and communication, damage control and engineering, and naval organization.

Although his home has been in Los Angeles, California, Lt. Pursley is not a stranger in the midwest, having lived in Kansas City, Missouri, for a time. girl chorus line. This chOrus was made up of Bob Weaver, Lloyd Lippold, Jim Welsh, Bob Severn, Fred Hodek, and Bob Hall.

Francis Hall spent the entire hour sitting on the stage calmly reading the local newspaper and eating whatever food was given to him.

The Solid Macs opened and closed the program with their theme song, "A Night in Harlem."

After the Happy Hour, the guests and fellows went to the college gym where they danced.

Several mixed dances directed

by Lt. Pursley, were enjoyed.

Congratulations!

MISS CLARA FLETCHER

Miss Clara Fletcher is majoring in art and minoring in geography and English. She has attended Peru about one and one-half years and is finishing the work on her degree in summer school sessions.

Her home 1s in Hamburg, Iowa.

She has been teaching the third grade in the Falls City schools and will return there this fall.

One of Miss Fletcher's interests is Camp Fire Gfrls; she plans to attend a camp with her group as soon as school is out.

She als.o has instructed camp fire leaders in classes in crafts.

Miss Fletcher's favorite hobby is sculpturing.

DORIS WEAVER

"I dabble in a lot of things, but teaching takes most of my. time," commented Doris Weaver of Alexandria.

Majoring in early elementary and minoring in English and social sciences, she took the first two years of. her college work at Hebron Junior College before coming to Peru.

After graduation this August, she plans to return to Cody School in North Platte, where she teaches the ffrst grade.

KATHERINE LEIGH

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Katherine Leigh is majoring in early elementary and minoring in music and art. She attended Peru thret! winters, '39-'42 and has finished work on her degree in summer schools, '43, '44, and '45.

Miss Leigh is a teacher, but there· is something different about her work.

She teaches in the school for the blind at Nebraska City. She will return there as matron this fall.

"One of the most noticeable things about blind children," says Miss Leigh, "is how anxious they are to be treated on the same level with sighted people." They appreciate very much any activity which can be adapted so that they can play with sighted people.

They are also willing and anxious to learn ll.<!W things.

VERDA GINGRICH

Verda Gingrich of Fairfield has a mathematics major and ir.inors in commerce and English. While on the campus she played in the band. was a member of the schol-

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CARO.L GUNLACH

Carol Gunlach of Nebraska City will be graduated with a major in elementary education. She is a member of Kappa Delta Pi and Sigma Tau Delta.

She will teach in Nebraska City this fall.

MARY CLARKE

Miss Mary Clarke earns her degree in the field of elementary education and administration with minors in English and geography.

Before coming to the Peru State Teachers College campus, Miss Clarke received a two-year degree from Wesleyan University and had training at the Nebraska State University.

While at Wesleyan she was affiliated with the Alpha Delta Omega sorority, a member of the Y. w. c. A. and Of Nature Study Club. Miss Clarke is also a member of Kappa Delta Pi and Sigma Tau Delta on this campus.

Miss Clarke is well-known in this vicinity since she has taught in the elementary schools at Schuyler, Falls City, and Pawnee City before becoming County Superintendent of Pawnee County six years ago.

GERTRUDE NICHOLSON

tenure as some of the desirable features of working in Arizona.

Last year she was the kindergarten teacher at Missouri Valley, Iowa.

21 students" earn degrees; diplomas

EVELYN B. RI ODER

Degrees and diplomas will be awarded to twenty-one students at the close of the summer session.

Bachelors degrees will be granted to ten people whose major and minor interests are listed in another article.

The students-Eunice Balfour, Elda Elizabeth Ernst, Marion Louise Iversen, Bessie Mae Keithley, Mary Frances Knipe, Leah Meyer, Phyllis Ann Palmer, Margaret Reazer, Alto Schutte, and Marguerite Eliwbeth Townsend-will receive two-year diplomas.

Hazel Ada Burke will receive the three-year diploma.

Mrs. Evelyn B. Ridder, of Livermore, Calif., an Education Administlation major and a music and biology minor, will receive her degree at the end of the six-weeks period.

Mrs. Ridder, who is a native Nebraskan, having graduated from Plattsmouth High SchooI, has taught in California for a number of years and expects to continue in educational fields.

She is the secretary-treasurer of the one and two room elementary schools of Alameda County, Calif.

Mrs. itidder's husband; who. is a former 'Peruvian, is. the Dist. Superintendent of the Livermore Union High School District.

Mrs. Ridder's hobby is music.

BESSIE JUN MOYZIS

Bessie Jun Moyzis, Dubois, another summer school graduate, is an English major and a French and home economics minor.

She has been teaching at utica, the past year, but her plans for the coming year are indefinite because of the war.

"I hope that I can do graduate work in Europe in foreign languages," said Mrs. Moyzis, whose husband is in the Air Corps and is stationed in England.

"If I have a hobby," remarked Mrs. Moyzis, "it is reading and enjoying English, Czech, and French Literature."

Gertrude Nicholson, an early elementary major with minors in art and biology, is another 1945 summer graduate. She has been on this campus two fall and winter terms, plus four summer terms.

During '40 and '41 when Miss Nicholson was on the campi:;s she was a member of the Early Elementary Club, Art Club and Kappa Delta Pi. She was also assistant to Miss Mccollum in '41.

Miss Nicholson is looking forward to her new position this fall at Mesa, Arizona, as a. first grade teacher. She mentions salary schedule, teacher retirE;ment and

"I like people and enjoy teaching," said Mrs. H. C. Dallam on speaking of her plans after graduation this August. She has majored in education and her minors are biology and history.

Mrs. Dallam has been teaching and going to school at the same time and plans to teach social science and biology for a third year in Brock.

She says that if she could find time from school and teaching, she WJttld enjoy art work. She is a member of Kappa Delta Pi.

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