Vol. XXIX CLOCK TOWER, LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, DECEMBER 21. 1955 No. 7 Omaha Ingathering Invasion Nets Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars Two hundred and lift)' Union College students and staff members solicited over $950 during the "Omaha Ingathering Invasion," Wednesday evening, December 14. Approximately forty cars of workers participated in the field night which is sponsored annually to raise funds for foreign mission work. The results were considered good by a leader who indicated that the city of Omaha, located sixty- five miles northeast of Lincoln, is a very difficult territory in which to work. Upon returning from the even- ing's activities, the solicitors were served refreshments by the ladies of the College View church. CT Straight Receives Ph.D Union's Associate Professor Glenn H. Straight has received the degree of doctor of education from the University of Nebraska, w i t h a major in Educational Psychology and Measurements. Dr. Straight's dissertation is "Identifiable Personality Character- istics Resulting from Membership in a Conspicuous Religious Minor- ity in Public Schools". 'Morning in an Office" Presented by Club December 7 at 9:35 a.m. the Union College chapel was trans- formed into an office as the busi- ness club presented the play "A Friday Morning in an Office." A carefree, careless office hoy, a floor-walking dictator, and Miss Flippett. a very over-done and self- confident job applicant kept the members laughing. These weren't the only characters in the play however, there was a perfect sec- retary, an ideal office manager, and a very appropriately dressed and well-mannered applicant. Mr. Brad- ley, the ideal executive, had an easy decision to make in choosing the girl he wanted to assist his secre- tary; and, of course, the job went to the applicant who knew how to apply for it. The play gave business club members the insight into an office and its procedures. But even more than this it showed them how to look, act, and work in an office; and also how not to do these things. Miss Flippett was an example of how every secretary shouldn't be with her full skirt, crenolin slips, and very fragile spike heels. Her appearance didn't seem to make an impression on the prospective em- ployer and neither did her "own method of shoitliand" which she transcribed into a very ridiculous sounding letter. If you plan to work in an office next summer or any time, join the business club in its monthly meet- ing on January 11, won't you? Hall Pictures Dr. Glenn H. Straight On the first day of his exami- nation, when he was unofficially questioned by a graduate seminar in which there was a Korean, a Mohammedan, a Hindu, a Catholic, a Baptist, two Lutherans, and two members of the Christian Church. Deviating from the usual procedure of requiring a defence of Mr. Straight's dissertation, the group asked many questions about Sev- enth-day Adventist schools, and approached doctrinal points. The formal examination consisted main- ly of abstract psychology. A member of Phi Delta Kappa, a fraternity for school administra- tors, Dr. Straight hikes and has bird-watching for a hobby. He is a member of the State Orinthology Society. Another hobby of Dr. and Mrs. Straight is growing roses. CT * COMING EVENTS * Saturday Nights December 24 & 31 Social evenings January 7 Faculty Music Vespers December 23 Academy Youth Fellowship December 23 M. V. Society December 30 Academy Youth Fellowship December 30 Vespers January 6 M. V. Society- Chapels January 9 & 10 Dean Lambert —University of Nebraska January 11 Club Meetings January 12 & 13 Music Department Summers Visit in Antillian Union In the chapel periods of Decem- ber 8 and 9 Miss Pearl Hall, Spanish teacher, told of her visit last sum- mer to the Antillian Union Mission and showed pictures she took of the people and places there. She toured the islands of Cuba, J a m a i c a, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Haiti, as well as visiting Antillian Junior College, West Indian Training College, Do- minican Academy, .Andrews Me- morial Hospital, and Bella Vista Hospital. Many of these institutions have, as workers, graduates and for- mer students of Union College. Among the places of historical interest that she visited was the citadel (or fortress) in Haiti built by the Black King Christophe. The citadel is on top of a 3,000 foot mountain and is five miles up the trail from Cap Haitin which is on the sea. CT X-Ray Technicians Hear Unionaires The Union College Unionaires joined in song at the downtown Hotel L i n e o I n, December 12. Convening X-ray technicians lis- tened to the "Italian Street Song" soloed by Miss Carolyn Rhodes. She was accompanied by the male portion of the: Unionaires with Miss Charlotte Lehto at the piano. The entire group of fourteen pre- sented "Swiss Ski Song," "Allou- ette," "Go Tell it on the Mountain" and other numbers to shape the program. Bogenhafen College in Austria To Profit from Union's Christmas-Giving Spirit SA Phesident, John Westerberg Editors—Clock Tower I've looked today for the spirit of Christmas and searched to find the secret that makes the spirit of this month so very different from the other eleven that have gone on before. I cannot find it in the evergreens, for we've walked beneath them all year round, nor is it to be seen in gaily wrapped gifts, for this is but one of the many occasions at which we remember those we love. These are but symbols of a less tangible spirit which at this time of year steals its way from the most wretched and sel- fish heart of a man to give expression to the call of a greater love and self-forgetfulness. Born of Christ, I've seen the spirit of Christmas among our students draw from their lives all that which is noble and beautiful in man as they have given to another what they do not have for them- selves. Such sacrifice is too great to be honored by words, but will only find its reward when enshrined in the life of another who realized for the first time that his life is loved and cared for. In today's materialistic age man has found it hard to love anything he can not get his arms around. That is why an all-wise God sent his Son as a Babe that we might encircle Him and call Him our own. In His physical absence, let us in the true spirit of Christmas, remember the least of His flock and share with them the abundance of God's blessing which He has poured out to us without measure. At Christmas time folks con stop worrying about convention's dress of polite reserve, even the gruffest, most gruffest, most coldly business- like may admit those feelings of tenderness, thank- fulness, love and good will that are a part of Christ- mas spirit. The sophisticated, the cynical, the timid, the busy, can relax, can put on the comfortable swaddling clothes that best complement beaming eyes and wide smiles,—robes of love and great warmth. Often in a snowy street or under frosted branches are heard kind, merry voices offering to the hungry which they touch, "Here, brother, it is very cold, take my coat. Accept this warm fabric of our fellowship, woven by the hand of God and having the lustre of stars." People want to give, they enjoy giving. At Christmas all are joined together, all God's children are one in spirit, just as Christ must have meant them to be when He set the divine example so many years ago. People who search, find at this time the warmth that handclasps were always meant to hold; they "even see dirty snow." The narrow margin, the aenelM 4StSfePce between passinq this sp:rit on a perf^jfajJ^sCiWSQ^earch or it on old, dark, Ad^cMWiV' stairs may simoly the C*iris*-mas .acceptance of Christ's faith and love and spirit. ^Ahl that it qualifies for a grant t on the same basis as all four- J year, regionally accredited > colleges granting degrees in i the liberal arts and sciences. The amount of the grant has J not yet been specified. CLOCK TOWER. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, DECEMBER 21, 1955 2 CLOCK TOWER, NOVEMBER 21, 1955 A^t&i Qinduction THE UNDIAGNOSED EDITORIAL STAFF EDTIOR-1N-CHIEF .... ASSOCIATE EDITOR ... ASSISTANT EDITOR ASSISTANT EDITOR ED MACOMBER SALLY NUGENT CARLOS SWANSON BOU FILLINGHAM Entered as second class matter at the post office at Lincoln, Nebraska, April 5 1911, under Act of Congress, March 3, 1879. Accepted for mailing at spe- cial rate of postage provided in Section 1103, Act of October 3, 1917. Au- thorized June 17, 1921. , , . Published bi-weekly by Union College Press, 49th and Bancroft, Lincoln, Nebraska, during the school year except during holidays, registration periods, and examination weeks, and every month during the summer by Union College. Subscription rate $2.00 per year. tyueAt ScUfotial THE GIFT IN BETHLEHEM'S MANGER "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men," sang the angelic choir the night when our Saviour was born. It broke forth in glorious peals of music that heaven's gates could no longer bar. It was a song of joy such as earth had not heard since the "morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy." "Glory to God in the highest" the heavenly music rolled downward as angels saw in Bethlehem's manger God's greatest gift to man; saw Him who would bring peace on earth, and good will among men, if man responded. For that night when angels from the realms of glory caroled their praises over the plains of Bethlehem God did show his good will toward men by giving them a Saviour. To bestow that gift God emptied the storehouse on high. Everything that heaven possessed was wrapped up in the babe in Bethlehem s manger. God's gift that first Christmas night was draped in no wrapping of selfishness. It was one of complete selr-forgetfulness. God thus expressed His unfathomable love for the world when He voluntarily gave His only begotten Son. It was for this divine gift the angelic choir poured forth its rapturous paeans of praise to its Creator. Through this gift of Jesus you and I may be delivered from selfish- ness—the underlying cause of every other sin. Selfishness was the first sin in God's vast creation. Lucifer was too selfish to accord the first place in the universe to the Son of God. It was selfishness that brought sin into the perfect Garden of Eden—that made Eve more concerned about gratifying her appetite than doing the will of her Creator. It was selfishness that compelled Adam to eat of the forbid- den fruit, since he could not endure the thought of forfeiting Eve's companionship. It was selfishness in human hearts that compelled our young men to freeze and die on the wintery hills of Korea only a few Christmas seasons ago. As you and I consider anew this gift in Bethlehem's manger this Christmas season may He also be reborn within our hearts. As he is, our selfishness will disappear. We, as He, shall forget ourselves and think of others. As we are thus filled with good will toward men, we shall bring peace on earth and glory to God in the highest. A. V. Wallenkampf 'Pwaed from the heads of the Eds In England, a Yule log is brought on Christmas eve, and each mem- ber of the family sits on it before it is lighted to assure good luck for the new year. At Union the log is quite different—much smaller—but the burn- ing assures just as great a blessing as that for which these other peoples wish. Here, it is hoped that the One whose birthday we commemorate, will touch the igniting spark to the old, dry wood of days and moments past. With this burning—a new birth is given. Just as He was born so He gives to us again and again, a consummation of old impurities. One stands—warmed by the brightest of all Christmas Yules, like a clean, sweet child. S. N. 'A It is a wise and wholesome custom for mankind to mark the times and seasons when he can stop work and observe holiday seasons, it is a good thing for us to observe times such as these and stop to consider our fellow men. Such a time is this season called Christmas. We talk and write much about the spirit of Christmas, but we probably need to talk and write more about the "keeping of Christmas." At this holiday season of the year, we need to forget how much the world owes us (if anything); we need to forget our own selfish desires and try to bring cheer to those who are less fortunate. The happiness of others should take first place in our hearts, for happiness can not be attained alone. Would you be happy this Christmas season? Then search out a child who needs you; a lonely old person who needs your youthful vigor and cheerfulness to make his days brighter; or a discouraged person who needs your inspiration and zeal to give him new hope. Then you will keep the spirit of Christmas alive in the hearts of others and more than that, you will have a generous portion in your own heart to light your pathway for many days to come. V. L. -A Several letters hove been received from those of you who have subscribed to the CLOCK TOWER for the first time, saying that you are not receiving your papers. We must recognize that the name plates for a mailing list of 3000 cannot be made in a moment's time. However, it has now been completed and you are receiving the second edition on your new subscription. We assure you that your subscrip- tion will not need to be renewed until you have received your twenty issues. Clifton Reeves, circulation manager Frances Green, '50, who has been doing post-graduate work at the college, is recovering rapidly from recent surgery, and hopes to re- sume her studies after the holidays. MANAGING EDITOR - JOAN MARIE SMITH ALUMNI EDITOR - - MRS. E. B. OGDEN FEATURE EDITOR - - - - JAN MORGAN RELIGION EDITOR BUDDY CLARK RECREATION EDITORS BONNIE LOGAN, ROl) JOI-INSON SOCIAL EDITOR - - - - LOREN DICKENSON MAKE-UP EDITOR - - ED BROWNING COLUMNISTS WENDY OWEN, BOB ROMANS, LOREN DICKINSON, ARTHUR HOWARD, ADRIAN ZYTKOSKEE, LYNN BAERG TYPISTS ----- - PAT PETERSEN, JEAN VAN DEN BRINK PHOTOGRAPHERS DALE PALMER, JOHN RUFFING EDITORIAL ADVISOR - - - VICTORIA LARSEN CONTRIBUTORS LARRY HENDERSON, ERNEST SCHWAB, VIRGINIA DURICI-IECK, MAURICE BASCOM, DALE HARDIN CLYDE I-IIGBY, CLARENCE NEWTON, CHARLOTTE LEI1TO, MRS. WILMA COWAN, DR. A. V. WALLENKAMPF. CLINICAL DIVISION BFPORTERS MARION LINCOLN, JANIS BRITTAIN, VIOLA VOEGELE, - - -- DELLA HENNEBURG EDITORIAL ADVISOR - - MISS AMANDA SLOANE BUSINESS STAFF PRESIDENT AND BUSINESS MANAGER — CLIFF THOMPSON CIRCULATION MANAGER - - - CLEFF REEVES ADVERTISING MANAGER —- - DUANE HUEY SECRETARY TREASURER - - - -SALLY CROZIER FINANCIAL ADVISOR - ROBERT E. FIRTH Dr. \V. H. Teesdale, '13, presi- dent of the Home Study Institute in Washington, D. C., spent a few hours on the UC campus, Decem- ber 7. Willard D. Regester, M.D., '49, of Sunnyvale, California, recently spent a short time visiting friends at the college, en route to his home after a business trip to Michigan. Mrs. E. N. Dick, '23, left her home in Lincoln, December 14, for Loma Linda, California, where her brother is critically ill. Frank Ogden, '02, of Caldwell, Idaho, is spending a few days with relatives and friends in Lincoln after visiting in Kansas city. -CT- Students Lead Out In M.V. Band Activities Union College M.V. Society has organized several Sabbath after- noon bands, among which are the story hour bands, literature bands and the sunshine bands. Weeping Water Story Hour Weeping Water story hour band, started and led by Helen Tynar, now sing songs and tell stories with about 54 children each week. They are working on pro- gressive classes now, and plan to have an Investiture service in the spring. Plans have been made to take the children Christmas carol- ing, also. Literature Band Members of the literature band distribute, each week, numbered series of "Present Truth." Phil Reis- wig is the leader of this band. Sunshine Band Cecil Conquest, leader of the sunshine band, and its members visit hospitals, nursing homes and some private homes. They sing and carry "sunshine" to shut-ins and convalescents. Branch Sabbath School On Sabbaths thirty or forty UC students visit homes at Bennet, Douglas and Sterling, Nebraska. These members of the branch Sab- bath School band are directed by Ivan Morford who reports 'Joy and happiness through the Word of the Lord are carried to several isolated people, one of whom shows good signs of becoming an Adventist." Songs and short devotional talks are provided for the Sabbath school members. Places visited are Mr. and Mrs. Edgar's home in Bennet, Mrs. Robert's and Mrs. Plunt's homes in Douglas, and Mr. and Mrs. Brant's home in Sterling. At 2:00 the bands meet on Sab- bath at the church, where thev divide into groups, whose leaders are Melvin Campbell, Leonard Sel- lers. Ed Stacy, and Ivan Morford. Mr. Robert Firth assists the bands as sponsor. CT Bogenhafen College (Continued from page 1) both worked day and night, some more t h a n fifty hours without sleep, to repair the damage. The weather is cold, you. know." On hearing of this, Union College arose as one man and started en- thusiastically the task of collect- ing the necessary funds, not only sweeping both dormitories, but also the faculty! Two hundred dollars are on their way to help this courageous college get the girls and the laundry out of the brook! Bogenhafen College, housed in an old "schloss" (castle), is located about twenty-five miles from beau- tiful Salzburg, Austria. The castlc nestles in a charming rural setting near the river Inn, which forms the border between Austria and Germany. About every three months the neighborhood stores are emptied of card- board cartons, and another small Advent movement gets underway. Soon our juniors will start their affiliations, but first those who will be at Porter for a while are moving to the second floor of the dormitory, leaving the third floor for our new students. We can hardly wait to wel- come them to this end of the campus. Starting the three months of pediatrics at Children's Hospital in Denver are juniors Mary Ellen Hoyt and Celia Clark and seniors Calvin Wade and Janis Brittain. Those leaving for Pueblo to take three months of psychiatric nursing are Ermalee Haffner, Elvena Prowant, Jannie Belz, and Delia Hermeberg. National Jewish Hospital in Denver will have LaDonna Zempel, Sharon Dahl, Marion Lincoln, Janelle Allen, and Millicent Oclegaard listed among their students taking four weeks of experience with tubercular patients. The same group, except for Janelle, then goes to Public Plealth in Boulder for six weeks of that type of nursing. Those remaining at Porter for three months of obstetrical nursing are Pat Anderson, Ruth Dainer, Norma Yaegar, Pat Thuman, and Viola Voegele. There have been some "changes" and a few "altar-ations" around here lately. Maybe you folk back at Union will be interested to know that Althea Rea and Dick Roderick finally managed to tie the marital knot in spite of a series of unfortunate incidents that would have daunted less determined couples and actually had them headlined in newspaper and radio. Petite blonde Marie Downey and Floyd Eichar were married in a lovely ceremony at the Chapel of the Angels, and their Porter friends held a reception for them afterward at Porter. Faye Crawford and Donald Cobb's wedding was beautiful in simplic- ity. We are so happy that Donald's gain is not our loss, for Faye is still working with us. Another of our young supervisors, Dorothy Wright, is soon to become the bride of Dave Kulisek at her home in Vermont. They will make their home at Fletcher, North Carolina, where Dave will be teaching. Uncle Sam can't help but come out on top now. Bob Stoker just rallied to his aid, and Ray Chesnutt is already hard at work in Korea. We miss you fellows,but for "Sam" we can play second fiddle. Orchids 'N Onions Orchids, bushels of 'em, to all the nice people who invited the nursing students out for Thanksgiving dinner, and to all those who so willingly take us to the mountains, or to Phipps, or transport us to church on Sabbath. We appreciate your unselfish generosity. And to Phipps Audi- torium we are grateful for providing Denver with inexpensive programs of colored travelogues and visiting lectures. And to the one tiny chipmunk —where he came from no one knows—who likes to run along our second- floor window-sills. He is like a little ray of sunshine on a dull day. Bou- quets to our cheerful Ingatherers, and to President Hartman for taking the time to attend our worship the other evening and give us an uplifting talk. And orchids to Porter's cooks. With the exception of the State Hospital at Pueblo, whose food is good, it is like returning to Shangri-La to come back from most affiliations and sink your teeth into a Porter dinner. And to Miss Hause, a million thanks for the washing-machine you donated to us. "Free" washing is a real privilege. Onions to our baby-sitting customers who say they'll be home "early" and then forget. And then there are the philanthropists (?) in our midst who tell us we would better the dormitory if we'd only wash our guppies clown the drain. Pat Thuman, Elvenia Prowant and 1 still maintain there is room in this cold ,cruel world for guppies. We were wondering if healthy people can get bedsores? (this is jealousy speaking.) There are a few of our comrades who had a couple of davs off in a row and lay absolutely unconscious for many hours at a time. The problem arose: if we don't roll them periodically will they develop bedsores? So we solved it all by jumping up and down and shout- ing until they finally gave up and got up. Nice of us to worry about them, don't you think? Patient Humor Overheard from a husband whose wife had just given birth to their fourth daughter (who was supposed to be their first boy), "Aw, really, Doc, I'm gonna buy a clog. Why, one man in a house full of five women! It just isn't right!' Well, it's been nice visiting with you folk back in Lincoln, and "Merry Christmas" to you all! One Man's Opinion: The United Nations—is it Inherently Good? Much scurrilous and desultory material has been written about the UN concerning both its efficiency and its basic good. Its efficiency or lack of it will be discussed later on. but first the question arises as to whether the organization itself is a basically good idea. Culturally, economically, socially, politically, and scientifically the UN is a co-opera- tive effort and its stated aims are above reproach. Can we honestly say- that an organization based on a co-operative desire to better mankind is inherently bad? A Jam Session Now we proceed to its efficiency and practicability. It has sometimes tritely been called a "glorified jam session." It is true that the UN is a ponderous organization which does far more talking than acting but does that make it inefficient? Misunderstanding — Fear It is a truism that war and strife insofar as the masses are concerned is a direct outcome of fear and unsecurity: Fear, in turn, is a direct pro- duct of misunderstanding between nations and mutual contact between their representatives is efficient even though no specific action is accomplished. A Good General Principle Not only docs this principle of understanding through mutual dis- cussion apply to the UN, but it also applies to labor-management rela- tions, racial understanding, and in our local case student-faculty rela- tions. The seeds of understanding spread this method, small-scale or large-scale, will become the embryo for a better world, a better nation, or a better school. News Notes President Eisenhower's physicians spent 90 minutes examining him last week at the Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington and then announced that his condition was "good". A new wave of terror struck Cyprus as 400,000 Cypriots demanded union with Greece while Britain said "not in the forseeable future". CLOCK TOWER, DECEMBER 21, 1955 3 Pocket CVEEHEACD t©atcf) STAFF EDITOR _ — - - - MARILYN HARPER ASSISTANT EDITOR - - CAROL RUNYAN SENIOR REPORTER - - LEILA RAUSTEN JUNIOR REPORTER _ - - - CARLYLE WELCH SOPHOMORE REPORTER DELBERT CONRAD FRESHMAN REPORTER LARRY RAUSTEN TYPIST - - BETTY LOU CARLISLE EDITORIAL ADVISOR _ - MAUDE REID Editorial Not long ago I found a quo- tation that caused me to stop and think seriously about what others think of me, and what God knows of me and my life. It went something like this: "A man is known to his dog by his smell, to his tailor by his coat, to his friend by his smile. That which is truly the man is known only to God." Very often a person does some- thing for the glory rather than to Glory of God; to have his name before others instead of boosting a friend. This may seem well and good until he stops to think that, though others may not notice, God reads his mind and knows his heart and motives. It is a wonderful experience to hold office or certain position, but in so doing, strive to help others and share the work, in doing this we please not only our friends, but God as well. Carol Runyan -PW- This 'n That A group of SA officers gave a skit on the do's and don'ts of ban- quet etiquette Wednesday in cha- pel. Nancy Howell and Wesley Welch were the couple who did wrong, and Natalie Deming and Larry Duffield acted as the proper couple. Miss Reid played the mother and Carol Runyan was the hostess. Betty Lou Carlisle narrated the skit. Thanks to Roger Thompson for the new Pocket Watch heading we are now using. The Academy basketball team sponsored a film Saturday night called "Melody Comes to Town." The benefits will be used to buy new uniforms for die team. The ASA held a Christmas party on December 21. The students ex- changed presents and enjoyed pop- corn balls and candy which were furnished by the Home and School association. The Academy reached its In- gathering goal of $500 last Wed- nesday night. The total to date is $529.12. PW The "Line Up" In our "Line Up" we have four UCA seniors who have spent four years of Academy here. First let's glance at Carolyn Smidi, a vivacious girl who plays the piano. Many winter nights Carolyn can be seen whizzing down a snowy hill. In a serious mo- ment Carolyn would tell you she has a very high ambition to become a doctor. Number two is Marilyn Harper. This ex-South Dakota girl is the type of person who is always on a committee, for she works to get the best possible clone, whatever the subject at hand. We are glad to have her as "Pocket Watch" ed- itor again this year. Her college major is one big question mark, but whatever she plans, Marilyn will do well. Next in line is Lee Rausten who is another "rowdy" girl if we use "hep talk." Lee plays the flute in the college orchestra. She prefers summer to winter because then she can go swimming and boating. When it comes time to settle down, Lee plans to be a speech thera- pist. The last, smallest, but-not-least, is Sharon Madison. Sharon's fam- ily attended Union College, as Sharon will be doing on her way to become a secretary. You often see her behind the cash register at Kuehl's Grocery. Sharon claims she is from Iowa, but we still call her a Nebraskan. S. A. Banquet Bright red candles, sparkling with silver and surrounded by sil- ver ceder boughs, formed the cen- terpiece for the Student Associa- tion banquet and carried out the theme of "Christmas." More than sixty students in formal attire at- tended the banquet at Cotner Terrace. A solo was presented by Larry Fillingham, and Gloria and Glenna Lewis rendered a duet entitled "Silver Bells" Laurette Fletcher gave a reading called "Dorothy Dumb's Christmas Shop- ing." Following a piano duet by Shirley Wasemiller and Betty Lou Carlisle, a film was shown entitled "They Meet Again." Larry Duffield, president, presided at the banquet with members of the Student As- sociation and social committee as- sisting in the planning and deco- rations. J MERRY CHRISTMAS AND J A HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE * POCKET WATCH STAFF. ' • -CT- "You May Be Bible" M. V. Leader Says The College View M.V. Society presented a program Friday even- ing, December 9, designed "to help keep a religious experience from becoming a shell made up of form ancl habit." Adrian Zytkoskee, leader, intro- duced the program and the speak- ers. Pie said, "You may be the only Bible some people read, but this dosen't mean they don't know what is in the other Bible and aren't aware of your conduct." Rob Johnson, Carolyn McMur- phy, David Copsey, and Zerita Plagerman each spoke briefly on Christian speech, dress, spare time, and worship, respectively, with a summation by Buddy Clark. Others participating in the pro- gram were Dorothy Furgason, sec- retary; Carolyn Bhodes, soloist; Cliff Burgeson, chorister; and Charles Sims, who offered the bene- diction. By Wendy Owen Approach North Hall at night. Perhaps you are coming back from the library after a hard evening of study, and your mind is tired. As you walk up the slight bill toward the dorm, the snow-laden trees frame a lovely picture. The lighted windows are like smiling faces, and small pine trees with Christmas decorations are at several windows. The little twinkling lights seem to welcome you, and as you approach the door, the welcome is even more complete. A circle of pine branches with two candy canes that practically look good enough to eat are on the outside door. In the lobby, a beautiful white Christmas tree and the ar- rangement in front of the mirror are lovely. Then, if possible, you will peek around the corner into Miss Remley's office; there you will see the strangest and sweetest thing of all. It was once just a stray little tumbleweed, but now you could scarce- ly recognize itl A coat of white paint, then a good sprinkling with pieces of sparkle, ancl lol here you have a Christmas tree. Of course, the pretty deco- rations on it help, and everyone is wondering what is in all those tiny packages! This kind of tree could be recommended to people who live in a state where there are more tumbleweeds than pine trees! After the night of Christmas caroling in Omaha there were many cold feet, but everyone had a warm feeling in his heart, realizing what he was doing for others who would not enjoy Christmas as we do. After all, this was the real spirit of Christmas manifested. Up on north fifth, the girls have been feeling especially Christmasy. In an effort to express them- selves, they went out on the roof and built a snow- man. Now they can be accused of keeping a man on the roof, but we still wish they would have built such a marvelous work of art out in front of the dorm, so we could all have seen it. Thoughts are of home and Christmas now. All die bulletin boards are covered with information regarding rides to different parts of the United States. One by one they are taken down as cars are filled—and soon those cars will drive away from the campus. Then the hurried steps on the stairs will cease, the piano in the worship room will be quiet, the chatter in the halls will be gone—and old North Hall can settle down for her Christmas vacation, too! Promotions Committee Stresses Loyalty Theme Loyalty was the theme of the program presented in chapel De- cember 19 and 20. Through the work of the Promotions Committee and Mrs. Opal Wheeler Dick, the skit entitled "Toward die Goal" highlighted die presentation. This included music by saxophonist Dixie Marcotte and the Kingsmen quartet. Genuine loyalty in the heart must not be a sometime thing, but to promote a spirit of school one- ness, particularly while the students are separated for the holidays, was the thread of "Toward the Goal." Rob Johnson, Georgia Strieker, Leonard Weaver, Glenn Anderson, Plarold Reeder and Jeanie Rogers helped comprise the cast, while Barbara Renfro represented Cari. Cari was a typical "Miss Union College," home for the Christmas holidays enthusiastically promoting her school. By Bob Romans As is to be expected this time of the year, holiday spirit is floating softly around through the air, bring- ing stars to shine in children's eyes, and causing stu- dents much discomfort when it touches them with the gentle reminder that they'll soon be home, wishing undoubtedly that they were back at school with its cheerful friendships and long assignments. One event that will be long remembered is a Saturday night iceskating party at Gooch's Pond. Refreshments and weather were perfect, weather was clear and crisp, the hot chocolate was hot, and the doughnuts had the big, conventional holes. Those who attended were Jerry Niswonger, Bonnie Logan, Rob Johnson, Louise Bobbitt, Jerry McGill, Carolyn McMurphy, Darryl Ogden, Margaret Simmons, Mar- lyn Cline, Barbara Bechthold, Dale Palmer, Alverna Nelson, Melvin Campbell, Marjorie Syfert, Larry Plenderson, Donna Rhiner, Ernie Ziegenbalg, Sue Woodard, John Evans, Nancy Curtis, Bob Kelly, Bonnie Smith, Bill Wilson, Margaret Rice. Oh, by the way, Mr. Cleveland went along to shovel snow. Nice of him, huh? Free doughnuts were given away in the cafeteria one night last week. A doughnut machine demonstra- tion provided the treat, and likewise sold itself.... to the students and, the students hope, to Miss Whit- field. Be real nice to have a machine that made free doughnuts. To celebrate Christmas in his own special way Melvin Shultz, whose room is right over the north entrance to the cafeteria, has painted a very pretty mural on bis window. Nice work, Melvin, it certain- ly adds a nostalgic Christmas touch to the scene. By the way, did anyone know Art Dick drove into a telephone pole on safe-driving day? Tsk-Tsk, Art, for such a bold rebellion. When Barry Siebenlist's watch stopped running, he took it to South Hall Watch Bepairing, Inc. (Main- ly, Frank House). Upon replacing parts, cleaning, etc., it was returned to Barry, who promptly returned it a day and one-half later, telling them in so many words that they were disreputable for returning a watch that.... wouldn't run. Much to his surprise, all it needed was winding. Advising him to wind it regularly, Frank sent him on liis way, his faith in modest repairs restored. Fellow students, faculty members, friends, rela- tives, from all of us in South Hall, a very Merry Christmas. FRANK'S DRUG Featuring TRADE MARK Ice Cream 3615 S. 48th Ph.4-2242 YOUR Christmas Shopping for the Entire Family BETTS S&H Stamps Gifts Different * CHAT-N-NIB B LE The following individuals are entitled to 1 free malt by bringing this ad with them. Edna Mullins Jenny Moore We Always Try to Please! SEASONS GREETINGS DUTTON'S-FLORIST 3909 S.52nd 4-2487 East of Campus Open Sundays BLOOM TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE "The Student's Store" Typewriter Rentals and Service 323 N. 13th Ph.2-5258 Our Advertisers Help To Make This Paper Possible Patronize Our Advertisers J30L&S SALE! 21 Jewel Wrist Watches FOR MEN AND WOMEN $0188 plus tax All with NEVABREAK lifetime mainsprings. Every watch with a full year guarantee against mechanical defects. Includes men's water-re- sistant styles. GOLD'S Jewelry ... Street Floor 4 CLOCK. TOWER, DECEMBER 2J. 1955 SPORTS SCENES L With Loren Dickinson Part of the sport activities of Union College include such things as ice skating, besides the organized intermurols. Approximately twenty five students and faculty were present for this skating party on Gooch's Pond. The skoters from left to right arc Lorry Henderson, Donna Rhiner, Borgara Bechtold, Morlyn Cline, Louise Bobbit, Roll Johnson, Marjorie Syfert, ond Melvin Cambcll. By Bonnie Logan Due to "The Messiah" the games that were scheduled last Sunday were postponed. Girls from seve- ral of the teams showed up and had a game among themselves, with a score of 16-18. Girls' basketball got off with a bang today with an exciting game between Sandra Grave's team and Betty Collingsworth's team. It was close all the way with the final outcome of 16-19 in favor of Betty's team. One event you won't want to miss is the Sports Social which will be held the first Saturday night after vacation, |anuarv 7. 1956. There will lx- basketball games, volleyball games, baton twirling, ping pong and many others. Both boys and girls will be participating and if you're not. come out and cheer for those who are. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to By Larry Henderson On December 4, the basketball season for 1955-56 got into full swing. Again there are two sched- ules, one for the A league which consists of seven teams and one for the B league which has eight teams. Approximately 110 students, are participating in this, the most popular sport at Union. The games this year are being played on Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday. So, if you have time, be sure and go out to the gym to see these games. You are sure to see a good game in both leagues. At this point in the races the standings are: "A" League Noutlivviwtcmrrs Colorado Hawkeyes Kansas Village PI) iladelphiatis Haymakers "B" League all. AUeXj/ietta... Even though the cold band of winter has closed most of the windows on the campus, appeal- ing music can often be heard fil- tering through the panes at the noon hour. Outside, hurrying across the snowy campus with books un- der arm and a busy schedule in their minds, others are treated to moments of relaxation as sooth- ing sounds vibrate through the crisp winter atmosphere. Upon tracing the originator of this good will, I found that a cer- tain young man, a hi-fi "addict" had hooked up his powerful am- plifier and record player to the loud speaker atop the Clock Tower. Hats off to Ernest Zigenbalg (better known as Zig). Keep it up, Zig, and save some nice records for spring when we'll be out on the lawns or at wide-open windows. Messrs. Tilkens, Lickey, and Howard, with Dean Culver and Frank House, sojourned to a for- eign country this last weekend. It seems that the above members of the music faculty were to give a concert Saturday night in the great country of Texas. A small dot on the map, Keene, marks the spot of a fine college, Southwest- ern Junior College, where a warm welcome and an appreciative au- dience made the group feel "at home." Frank House, former presi- dent of SWJC's Student Associa- tion. and Dean Culver campaigned vigorously for students to come stateside to attend Union College. However, those curious to know might ask Franklin why he nearly went to "Paris" instead of Keene for the weekend! Arthur Howard Stiff Academy Coyotes Hawkeves Oilers Academy Be< Vikings Castle The. scores of the games played to date in the A league are: Soiitliwestemcrs Kansas Colorado Hawkeyes • Colorado Southwesteniers 4!) 39 45 53 S9 4!) Philadelpliians Village Kansas (Overtiim Haymakers Haymakers Kansas .39 33 38 33 24 47 Meanwhile, action in the B lea- gue saw these scores: Staff Academy Oilers Coyotes Stall Academy Hawkeyes 3fi 30 52 07 72 37 39 Vikings Hawkes Castle Aeadems 11 Castle Vikings Oilers (ov 32 rtime) 27 17 22 19 32 38 Last Minute Christmas Gifts SHEAFFER SNORKELS Pens Clipper 18.50 Statesman 13.50 Saratoga 11.95 Admiral 10.00 Ensembles Statesman 20.00 Valiant 24.25 Valiant TM 24.75 Crest 34.00 Lay Away Too MORSE'S 3927 S. 48th Dr. E. P. Heinrich Optometrist 4735 Prescott Ph.4-4184 This Yuleticle Season If you want to climb a tree Please get out of your car first. HAPPY NEW YEAR KUEHL'S GROCERY — \ Wishing You All a very Merry Christmas and tiappu Bcto gear from Your HAMILTON Dealer Albert's Jewelry 4939 Prescott ESTHER LOSO Tailoring Alterations 4445 So. 48th Ph. 4-4212 To many a friends Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year RICE PHARMACY 48th and Prescott (Jj>^ong, (/.5oncj! ZJhc OlJ dlocb 1~Joiver l^ingi Could you believe that one of the editors of this here paper did not occasion to scan the Thanks- giving .edition until actually en- route to IKT—or his—holiday desti- nation? And just then someone down the hall says, "And 1 know ol 400 more just like her—or him." But come Wednesday, December 21. and the same mad rush for the most expedient means homeward will be on again. Clock Towers will go in boxes, on floors of trunks, around selected parcels, or left be- hind in the dither—or in the room. (?) (That's something like people getting shot in the fracus,—thank you, Paul Rces) Incidentally, the a b o v c inferred staffer gets our nomination for "Editor of the Year." On w i t h Personalities of the Year. Here they are: "Individual of the Year" goes to Bob 'S' Scott. Nominated "Musician Magician of '55" is Sam James. If you have a hard time following Sam's song service directions, remember, the hand is faster than the eve. Duel honor of "Wife of the Year" goes to Joyce Dick and Gloria Collings- worth. "Mr. Mumps of '55" is Minn- esota's Norman Franklin. Few knew Norm before be had the mumps; now we're all confused. Really. Norm looks quite normal. "Grad ol the Year" goes to a couple of Johns. Holder of "Student Tenure of the Years" is none else but Joe Evman. Seems the amiable Mis- sourian has to be shown the wav to go home! But Joe's good for a few more, and thanks for staying around. To J e r r y McGill goes "Solicitor of the Year." lie was ob- served wearing the official Ingath- crers Badge 'daze' after the event was over. Mr. Robert Cleveland is con- vinced that the days of Nebraska's own W. Jennings Bryan are back- in the form of John Westerberg. Our nomination of "Mr. Filibuster. '55" goes to the silver tongue of J. W. By the Wen/-. Along the more serious vein, allow the next few lines to express a sentiment that could well be labeled "The Prayer of the Year." Just this: "When wrong, make us easy to change. When right, make us easy to live with." Til next year then, wishing you luck, success, and happiness, and time enough to enjoy them. ig, v-jong Bong, Bong, Bong! This is a fa- miliar sound to students around Union College and, for that matter, the residents of College View. The old bell in Union's tower was put there about 1903. In its early days it was not only used as a time-piece for classes but also as a fire alarm. The bell was purchased from Montgomery Ward and Company with funds which students and resi- de nts of the village raised in a "one-cla\ project." Students donated ten cents each. The grave problem of how tfl get the bell into the tower arose. After constructing a long gin-pole and a system of pulleys and borrowing a 500-foot rope, all ws ready except for the power to hoist the bell up to the tower. Someone was struck with a bright, inexpensive idea. A special recess at chapel was arranged and the whole student body filed out- side to provide the power for rais- ing the bell. A short ceremony was performed, and as the bell was raised, it was struck at different intervals of time, thus commemo- rating this great occasion. With the rope strung across the campus, the students made easy work of lifting the bell; in fact, near the top it went u]) so fast and easy that it hit the bottom of the pulley with a thud, causing many to hold their breath for fear something would break and the bell would fall. How- ever, the apparatus held, and the bell was installed without further trouble. Later the class of 1922. for then- gift, provided the means for putting the works into the clock, the face of which was built when the tower was constructed. It was then that the clapper was connected to the clock, and it has since rung out every hour and half hour on the minute. The old bell has been and still is so much a part of old Union as the tower itself. Oil Tuesday evenings couples may have supper together in the banquet room. This event is supported and sponsored by the Student Association. From 5:45 until 7:00, couples partake of the regular cafe- teria meal with a special dessert prepared for them. According to one supper-dater, "Whether simple or fancy, food certainly seems more attractive with this special company and atmos- phere!" Started about one month ago, the couples' supper night will be a regular weekly affair. On Tuesday evening following worship, a num- bered list is posted on the South Hall bulletin board where those who wish may sign up for the next Tuesday date time. OPP'S Sinclair Service Dealer in Goodyear Products 4-9915 4103 S. 48th Lee Chambers Real Estate 3925 S. 48th Ph.4-42128 Homes for Sale Apts. for Rent AT mtLLER'S Shop 9:30 to 5:30 Lovely, leather lined change purse, pull out bill compart- ment. 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