rr NO. 7 � VOL. XX Tifror UNION COLLEGE, LINCOLN 6, NEBRASKA, JANUARY 22, 1945 Officers for 1945 Selected Schander and Price Named Second Semester Sabbath School Leaders "A" Rating For First Semester "Old Earth" '4- .By Wilton Bresee and Harley Schander Adolph Hitler in a New Year's mes- . sage to his people seized the opportunity to offer hope once again to the Germans as a result of the Belgian bulge. In less than a week from the date of the speech, the Blitzkrieg forces were checked out only under heavy losses. Why should 4 such a break-through have been success- ful? Why must the Germans have been allowed to amend their hope in the war? / � � Men were hasty in blaming allied in- telligence for neglect of duty. But was this the only fault? Since D-Day, the allies have been hampered by a lack of port facilities and difficulties imposed by lengthening supply lines. Perhaps the chief factor of German success was the bad weather, which kept the allied Air Force grounded before as 1- after the beginning of the Blitzkrieg. With the lifting of bad weather, the Allied Air Arm tempered the German punch and stopped its advance. How- dy ever, the German triumph was very brief. In a week after Fuehrer's speech, the Germans were staggering back to their fatherland. January 22, Monday 9:35 a. m. Chapel—Have you enjoyed our visiting speakers this year? If so, be sure not to miss hearing Chancellor Schwartz, from Weslayan. January 24, Wednesday 9:35 a. m. Chapel—Elder R. A. Ander- son, General Conference. January 26, Friday 9:35 a. m. Chapel—Elder A. E. Webb from Kansas City. 7:45 p. m. Vespers—Elder A. E. Webb. January 27, Saturday 9:30 a. m. Sabbath School. 11:00 a. m. Church service. 4:00 p. in. Missionary Volunteer meet- ing. 8:15 p.m. Entertainment -- String Quartet. January 29, Monday 9:35 a. m. Chapel—Dr. Frank Marsh. January 31, Wednesday 9:35 a. m. Chapel—Elder A. W. Peter- son, General Conference. February 2, Friday 9:35 a. m. Chapel—Elder M. McGuire. 7:45 p. m. Vespers—Elder M. McGuire. Student Church Positions Filled by Unionites Lunt New Elder M. V. Headed by Koenig and Erickson Fifty of the church offices for 1945 are filled by faculty, staff, and students of Union College. In the Missionary Volunteer depart- ment, Edward Koenig and Joyce Erickson assist Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Fowler as leaders. Secretaries are Rolleen Betts and Paul Scofield; pianist, Harold Cherne and Florence Bernhardt; choristers, Lorraine Waller and Wilford Burgess. Blossom Church and Dorsett Feyen will direct pro- gressive class work. Merle Tillotson and Esther Minner are in charge of the Sun- shine Band, and Gerald McHenry will conduct the Literature Band. Dr. and Mrs. Ogden are leaders of the Junior Mis- sionary Volunteer Society. The Junior division of the Sabbath School is directed by Charles Seitz. One student holds the place of elder—R. E. Lunt. Deacons are Melvin Sample, Arthur Soper, Harold Burr, Ervin Funk, Marcus Payne, Edwin Beck, Orvin Fillman, Fran- cis Crofoot, Merle Tillotson, and Don Long. Mrs. Violet Lewis, Alpha Rahn, Olivet Atwood, Ethelyn Orr, and Elaine Skinner are deaconesses. Summer Session Begins June 3 Dr. I. F. Blue, summer school director, has named June 3 as the opening date for the summer session at Union College. The nine-week term will be from June 3 to August 3. A three-week session, August 5.24, will follow immediately. Teacher-training courses, upper and lower division subjects from each depart- ment, and representative secondary work will be offered. More detailed information concerning available courses will appear later, and the summer school bulletin will be avail- able in March. Second Semester Enrollment Reaches a New High of 560 A fresh start for everyone is the signi- ficance of January 15, the opening date for the second semester. For most of the students the transition from one semester to the other merely implies examinations and changing a few courses, but for Miss Anderson, the registrar, the procedure involved in registering new students and making out drop vouchers for old stu- dents is truly a long one. Union boasts twenty-three new stu- dents for the second semester. Once again they come from north, south, east, and west. Nebraska leads in the number of new students. A roster follows: Colorado Shirley Alexander William Crain Catherine Hopkins Arizona Fusaye Fuyikawa Iowa Virginia McClintock Kansas Orval Dirksen Minnesota Alice Gantz Max Torkelsen Missouri Loie Lee Francis LaVerne Turner Nebraska Marvin Bakke Ruth Benton Mackay Christiansen Rachel Hindmarsh Joyce Marks Lois Ritchie Margaret Sorenson LeVeine Sohander Mrs. Mabel Zytkoskee North Dakota Harry Haas Eugene Schander Oklahoma Reba Johnston Jamaica Samuel Gooden Originality Shown In Class Socials The Seniors saw a group of moving pictures, opening with a snow-sports film which featured ice skating, skiing, tobogganing, and the thrills of rocketing down a snowy trail at 60 miles per hour. The main film was a war picture portray- ing the last stand in the Phillipines. After two shorts, the newly-released 1944 News Parade was presented for its first show- ing. Outstanding for originality was the Benjamin Franklin Party sponsored by the Juniors, celebrating the birthday of that practical American sage. Costumes in keeping with the occasion were worn— hoop skirts, knee breeches, and blac hose a p p e a re d. The invitations were highly abridged and revised editions of "Poor Richard's Almanac." In additic to various games, activities of the ev ning included a visit to Benjamin Frank lin's print shop. Refreshments were pump- kin pie and vanilla ice cream. A film, "Schubert, the Melody Master," was shown to the group in the chapel. An old-fashioned taffy pull engaged the Sophomores, who gathered in the recreation room of North Hall. This in- genious plan provided both entertain- ment and refreshments. Ping-pang and an identification game completed the eve- ning's entertainment. "The Star Spangled Banner" rang through the gymnasium to open the Freshman party. "Shortnin' Bread" by Max Torkelson, a reading by Marie Musta, and Norma Jean Johnson's mar- imba solo followed. "Schubert, the Melody Master" with its accompanying comedy, "Puddy, the Pup," was shown. After pie a-la-mode was served, the fresmen cleared the rink and skated. In a formal presentation Sabbath, Jam', ary 13, first semester officers of the Sab- bath School introduced their successors and delivered to them their respective duties. They were also able to leave with the incoming secretaries a set of records which indicated achievement during the first semester, and will provide a good foundation on which to base the next semester's work. Superintendent for the remainder of the school year is Harley Schander, as- sisted by Frances Price: Harold Burr is secretary, and Mary Ellen Owen is as- sistant secretary. Choristers are Edwin Beck and Robert Laue; pianists, Prudence Ortner and Carmen Schlotthauer. Improvement in the Union College Sab- bath School is indicated by records for the school year up to the close of 1944. All three goals—membership, lesson study, and offerings—were reached. The mem- bership was 371, an average of 50% of the members studied their lesson daily, and the offerings totaled $737.85, includ- ing $196.69 for investment. The following are Sabbath School teachers for the coming semester: Earl Amundsen, Willard Beaman, Wilton Black, Sachiko Chinen, Haziel Clifford, Madeleine Douma, Josephine Griffin. John Herr, Delmer Holbrook, Vera Jordan, Don Madison, Marie Musta, Wayne Ol- son, Ethelyn Orr, Roberta Pogue, Alpha Rahn, Hulda Roehl, Warren Sherbert, Harriette Sherrard, Fred Schultz, and Walter Webb. Christian Record Holds 4-day Convention Twenty-four national representatives of the Christian Record met on the campus during the past week, January 9-13, in the interest of improving their publica- tions and extending the work for the blind. Exciting experiences in China during Japanese bombings were related by Elder C. B. Hughes, now a representative from Tennessee, during vesper services on January 12. D. D. Rees, director of the Christian Record press here, had charge of the church service January 13, which was a symposium in which several representa- tives related experiences. New Hymnals Gift of S. P. A. Both North and South Hall are justly proud of the 300 new song books donated by the Southern Publishing Association for use in their worship rooms. The new books, Gospel Melodies and Evangelistic Hymns, arc a tremendous improvement over the scarred and tattered veterans that have served through the years, and the college gratefully thanks the Southern Publishing Association. LiAigklk45..§.L.W4B Mrs. VeileitairAlSy, a representa- tive of tht-Tretthr Nismess Bureau of Lincoln, presented an informative talk on the cvd/la 2aani(44515 to the Busi- ness Club, about-the background of the Bureau and how it functions. L604CeltiKoNESPIllkISKAtfferent cases with which the Bureau has conic in contact, she distributed several circulars to those in attendance. ;1 V PERSONS NOT RECEIVING � X � THE CLOCK 1 OWER � t i I � 4 � REGULARLY �*. Please notify the Circulation Man- •.' tiger, CLOCK TOWER, Union Col- •• • � '!: lege, Lincoln 6, Nebr. �• � !4 � State (1) name, ( 2) address, , • ti and (3) name of the person to whom subscription was sent. � t � - !4 �THANK YOU! �t -*, .7.•_•:•.•„•:•:•_•:•:•7•:•:•:•:4•:•:*:•7•7•.7.•:•:•:•:4 Snowflakes sifting through the air Icy fringes everywhere. Member !Associated Collie6iale Press CLOCK TOWER STAFF Edtorial Staff Business Staff Editor-in-chief � Managing Editor Associate Editor Associate Editor � Social Editor Social Editor � Art Editor Feature Editor Proof Reader Photographer Editorial Advisor � Josephine Griffin '46 Delmer Holbrook '46 Cathleen Chilson '46 Marcus Payne '46 Hilda Fern Remley '46 Julius Korgan '45 Orris Foster '48 � Eileen Marberry '45 Audra Ching '48 Gerald Atkins '47 W. Fletcher Tarr Reporters Beth Cadenhead, Madeleine Douma, Carol Kvinge, Faye Hendrich, Bob Widener, Merle Tillotson, Mildred Olson, Mildred Caviness, Harold Miller, Ed Koenig, Carmen Schlotthauer. Typists Margaret Pederson, Betty Merickel, Harriette Johnson, Louisa Peters. Entered as second class matter at the post office at Lincoln, Nebraska, April 5, 1911, under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1897. Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided in Section 1103, Act of October 3, 1917, authorized June 17, 1921. Published bi-weekly during the school year and every month during the summer by Union College under the auspices of the faculty and students of Union College. Subscription rate: Mailed, one dollar per year; unmailed, seventy-five cents per year. Suggestion Maybe it's not our duty (or privilege) to mention it in the first place. But some- how we fell to discussing the theological department the other day . . . which is not particularly strange, since it is the basic department of the college, and the chosen field of four-fifths of this year's graduates. And we are certainly glad it's that way—leading in importance, influence, and numbers. But we were wondering why we don't see and hear more of these ministerial students in action—both for our own edification, and for the benefit they might derive from actual experience. For instance: are all the points in favor of having guest speakers for the Minis- terial Association? Indeed, their thoughts are valuable. But there's a fair chance that those who, in a few years, will be at a stage comparable to those guest speakers, might even now_ deliver worthwhile presentations—in a vigorous, thought-provoking man- ner, too. If not, just when are they suddenly going to arrive at that point? We are heartily in favor of passing the opportunities for public appearance around. But what is wrong with letting those who are looking toward public work in the future preform in that capacity here? Would it be unprofitable to let them deliver a series of studies in their seminar, or give the reviews? We hope this isn't interpreted as criticism, it's not intended that way. Just a sug- gestion! J. C. Festive Occasion 4 Welcomes 1945 While a large percentage of the stu- dents were at home for vacation, about 75 young people welcomed the New Year to Union with a gala party in the gym nasium. The introductory musical program in- cluded trumpet solos by Darryl Ogden and Ulrich Martin, a number by Clifton Cowles with his baritone, and a vocal solo by Kenneth Fletcher, who also led in group singing. Impromptu pantomines were staged next, by groups formed according to the t.,s, birthdays of their members. An ambi- tious orchestra of July-August people, led' by Paul Scoffield, was awarded first prize. Other prize-winning skits were "Getting Ready for New Year's Eve" and "Taking the Family Picture." Suspense ran high throughout "Truth or Consequences" quiz program which followed. Unable to answer his question before the fatal bell sounded, Dean Jaynes purchased a hat from an un- usual display of said headdresses. Misses Heft and Herr found themselves con- fronted with the problem of tying ties, while Lewis Feyen was equipped with an apron and required to dust furniture, South Hall style, before the critical audi- ence. Dr. Ogden directed several marches, and there was further singing. As midnight arrived, a moment of ab- solute silence took the place of the usual stormy reception of the New Year. Through the night sounded out the "bong!" of the clock tower—not just twelve times, but many more. The im- pressive moment past, the party dismissed —the last in '44, the first in '45. Contata A Christmas cantata, "Yuletide Memo- ries," was presented December 16 in the k Lincoln church by a choir under the di- rection of Mrs. S. M. Morris. Execution was complete with robed choir, white- gowned "angels' chorus" in the balcony, and solo parts. Soloists were Mrs. Turner and Shirley Morris, altos; Wilford Burgess, tenor; Mrs. Loso, soprano; and Bayard Benfield, bass. Freshman Version One of the most interesting by-pro- ducts of exam week is the amazing and original information frequently submitted. Listed below are some new word usages which were quite a revelation to the � • Freshman Composition teachers. The statement carried back in anti- pathy. He played the cerebral until tired. He fell into a comma. The boy was full of august when he found out what had happened. She looked very chicanery in her new suit. We searched for the coma through the telescope. He gave an aspirational talk. She wore her brochure to the party. The porcine committee of the Ladies Aid met at the Grange Hall. She sewed kinked seams into the gar- ment. He ate some cogent meat. Innocent and fast are synomous with indolent. Cited also are sentences of unique construction: About 10 minutes after the exam had begun a boy who had failed to prepare with a disgusted look, handed his paper to the instructor. Our neighbor, Mrs. Weatherly in her back yard, had a garden. We nominate Charles Seitz as most industrious vacationer. During the holi- days he read 3200 pages outside reading, etc.! the • 2 � CLOCK TOWER, JANUARY 22, 1945 S N A P F James Mershon '45 Orvin Fillman '46 � Walter Webb '46 � � Ruth Mitchell '45 � Adrian Woods '45 Prudence Ortner '47 H. C. Hartman President and Business Manager Circulation Manager � Ass't Circulation Manager _ Ass't Circulation Manager Advertising Manager Secretary-Treasurer Business Advisor (111/itztvzil (WonclEttand Last week several days of mist trans- formed the familiar scene of the campus into a winter wonderland. Shrubs and bushes bent under the weight of sparkling frost formations; the trees were sheathed in a silver mantel. In place of electric lines stretched be- tween poles, were strands of finest crys- tal. "What miracle of weird transforming Is this wild work of frost and light, This glimpse of glory infinite?" Today a more common winter phe- nomenon, but one which never fails to thrill us, is taking place. "Out of the bosom of the air— Out of the cloud-folds of her gar- ments shaken— Over the woodlands brown and bare, Over the harvest-fields forsaken, Silent, and soft, and slow Descends the snow." With joy we behold the sight, and silently petition: "God, who touchest earth with beauty, Make me lovely, too; With thy spirit recreate me.— 'Make me strong and true!" Reporter Sketches He Has Advantages No wonder Harold Miller is unusually prolific (he accounts for having written a fifth of one issue); with the advantage of his 6'2" elevation, he naturally sees more than others built on a less extrava- gant plan! Having started his career in Ohio (Aug. 12, 1923) and having lived since in states bordering on the Atlantic and Pacific as well as others between, he seems to have made a fair start as a "roving" reporter. Harold diplomatically agrees that he likes Nebraska best. His favorite sport (it would be ours too, if we were half so skilled) is skating. His greatest dislike: hypocrites. A Carol The CLOCK TOWER might fittingly have featured its "Carol" in the Christmas issue. Original, pleasant to be heard (though more often speaking than mu- sically), as well as attractive is this Carol. Coming from South Dakota, her pleas- ant personality combines the influence of that hardy, majestic climate with the re- flection of shorter periods spent in the sun-bathed southland. Questioned as to her most prominent dislike, Carol unexpectedly replied, "Ap- ple polishing." Then, with a meaningful shrug and in a certain easily-recognizable tone, she added, "Ooh, but I've seen quite a bit of it!" In common with the above-mentioned staff member, Carol is a Junior and cele- brates in August the anniversary of her birthday—which was, however, a year later than Mr. Miller's. Local 'Y. M. C. A.' Elects Officers One of the most active and exclusive clubs at Union College, with the pla- garized name Y.M.C.A. (Young Mar- ried Couples' Association), has rounded out its first semester activities and is lay- ing e':tensive plans under the new presi- dent, James Anderson, for the remaining year. The club was organized last fall with Charles Seitz as president, and for var- ious reasons found itself claiming a very large charter membership. (Incidentally, the club's constitution has nothing to say about adding new members during the school year.) The organization holds regular meetings every other Wednesday night in the gymnasium for a few hours of skating topped off with volleyball by the gentlemen and, believe it or not, basketball for the ladies! Newly-elected officers for the second semester are James Anderson, president, Joy Hargrove-Sherrill, vice-president, La- Wilson-Woodward • Christmas Ceremony At 7:30, December 26, Elder N. C. Wilson united in marriage his daughter, Clarice June, and Ivar C. Woodward, preceptor of Campion Academy. Ruth Wilson was her sister's maid of honor; Merlin Pierson was best man. Other attendants were Margaret Blue, Grace Elliott, Walter Howard, and Elmer Jackson. Music was provided by Frances Cham- berlain, Harold Turner, and Jeanette Hause, accompanied by Mrs. H. C. Hartman. A reception was held following the wedding at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Cadwallader. The bride is now making practical use of her nurses' training in relieving chicken pox victims at Campion. Sigma Iota Kappa Presents Thursday evening, January 1-8, 1945, Sigma Iota Kappa presented for their first concert performance The Melodians, male quartette. The quartette consists of Ken- neth Fletcher, 1st Tenor, Lawrence Leach, 2nd Tenor, Joseph Barnes, 1st Bass, and Ernest Aulick, 2nd Bass, with Norman Roy as accompanist. After a word of introduction by Ar- thur Soper, the program of the evening was given as follows: Pledge of Allegiance � Bergh Without a Song � Youmans Morning � Speaks 01' Man River � Kern Duna � McGill Jog On, Jehosephat � Parks Nocturne, Op. 55, No. 1 � Chopin Norman Roy Song of the. Jolly Roger � Candish Sweet and Low � Bain by Kentucky Babe � Giebel Helen Bliss-Mathis Teaches Home Arts Mrs. Helen Mathis, formerly Helen Bliss, is one of the new faculty members of P. U. C. Academy, where she heads the Home Economics Department and teaches biology. Mrs. Mathis graduated from Union in the class of '44. Vonne Cotte-Shafer, secretary, and 011ie Johnston, sgt.-at-arms. The club is faced with one major problem, that of swelling the enrollment, for the school officials seem to frown on active proselyting among the school body to the club. T H E w E E K NEW COLLARS__ —Cue to Spring! 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It also has two new Ludwig street drums. 0..m....m.1..4m1...m...m...........mmoamm.m.mme.mmwo ON KEEPING TIME by Serge There is a strange tendency a- broad in the land—the tendency to disregard note values. A quarter note isn't a quarter note, a half note has lost its identity, and the remaining family of the "notation tree" look at each other with inter- est as they wonder how they will be evaluated under the musician's fingers—particularly in hymns! There is musicianship in inter- pretation, and liberties are permit- ted; but when there is a constant sacrifice of time-values at the end of phrases—that is a public demon- stration of an utter lack of rhyth- / .111114•1.1•••4}1110.M1..14MIKWM11.4..M11,41.1M.OMIMMIMMO0111.1/011.4M.11 mic feeling. Watch those hymns!! Mr Adrian Lauritzen, music director, gave us a new appreciation of the gospel hymn as written by P. P. Bliss in a talk given at Young People's Meeting on Jan- uary 13. When attending meetings held by the world-famous evangelist, D. L. Moody, P. P. Bliss found his Saviour. After fully giving his heart to the Master, Mr. Bliss began composing gospel hymns which have become a source of encouragement .and blessing to those who sing them. well-known hymns written by Mr. Bliss are "Let the Lower Lights Be Burning," "Wonderful Words of Life," "Almost Per- suaded," "Whosoever Heareth," and "Jesus Loves Even Me." grA•101.XX•:.<2;K•X 7.KW: >MK Complete School Supplies BETTS' r...:<•=i2OX>X:;;X•X X•XA If Not—Why Not? Try Sarber's the Barbers at the Dunlap Barber Shop Harvey's put the _Best there IS In the clothes that Build the biz! ,They still have SAME hi4h Skill to Fit; Styles � suit Y°13. 1ie • SUITS and T,OPCOAxToS. 24'0 295 0 3.'• 11111gMEY 1230 '0' STREET hy War lands arid Swaps Hoe The first Saturday night after vacation, the academy seniors gathered at Venden's to enjoy an evening with several highly informative and entertaining films. 0 0 0 Two weeks ago Thomson's team downed the academy quintet by two points after three overtimes, but again last week the academy took honors from Hove with a wide margin. 0 0 0 The academy students attended school for a while Sunday, in order to check up on registrations and to take mental place- ment tests. 0 0 0 Our own talent was displayed a month ago by Marjorie Tryon in a recital with her violin, accompanied by Florence Bernhardt. The program: Scarf Dance � Cliaminade Intermezzo � Proust Hungarian Dance No. 5 � Brahms Rondino � Kriesler Liebesfreud � Kriesler 0 0 0 0 Tuesday night, December 12, parents and students of the academy gathered for a social occasion. Definitely enjoyed were the splendid edibles furnished by those attending — gluten roast, salads, potatoes, buns, and ice cream. Further entertainment included two volleyball games in which the boys defeated their fathers, and a motion picture. 0 0 0 After being thrown about like cattle in the college truck, the academy students were finally dumped out amid lunches, hats, and slush, at the Antelope Park central shelter, Saturday night. A few games were cat and mouse, Ruth and Jacob, nut relay (with nuts and by nuts), and a "truth or consequences" quiz. With tongue twisters and high-hat questions to make 'em miss, we had the faculty throwing eggs at each other and the students throwing chocolate pies at the faculty as consequences. After fully satis- fying themselves with hot chocolate and sandwiches, the group piled into the truck and jogged home. Yours truly has come to the conclusion that the "thousand year" theory of crea- tion week was concocted by some neu- rotic student who thought exam week would never come to an end. Astrologers tell us that time is measured by the movement of the earth around the sun. Mathematically, perhaps that is true; but psychologically, it is a certain specie of fallacy. Any student who has survived a siege of semester exams is mute testimony to the fact. Many students wear a be- reaved expression (some are bereaved of knowledge; more are bereaved of pa- tience) for days afterward. The brain cells which compute time as naturally expand in the temperature rais- ing atmosphere created by a test, as they contract in the vicinity of an ice-cream soda! A multiple series of tests can ex- pand these time-computing brain cells to an alarming degree, with the result that there is less room for the brain cells which are dedicated to the incorporation of knowledge. Moral: do your Christmas shopping early so you can begin cram, ming ahead of your competitors. What has been mentally "chewed and digested" will withstand the cellular compression during test week much better than matter which is "swallowed whole" in the unscientific process of last-minute cramming. People are only slowly beginning to lose the weather-beaten furroughs which bedecked their brows during the recent mental Olympics conducted on this cam- pus. Of course, it is cruel to remind one of anything which is still a painful mem- ory. However, there is an old adage Dr. Frank T. Lopp Dental Surgeon 3625 So. 48th Lincoln, Nebr. Phone 4-2323 VALENTINES CARDS AND CANDIES EVERETT DRUG which says "Strike while the iron is hot!" If you would like to sit back and smile when all your fellow classmates are burn- ing the midnight oil and wearing fuzzy edges on their nerves next semester, be- gin now! There is something pitifully paradoxical about a science student who studies the principles of applied science and then neglects to use them in his own methods of studying. The scientific world has achieved wonders in learning how to con- serve food, how to save the housewife needless steps in the process of food preparation, how to transport products from one area to another. Why can't science enter the domain of the student mind in the preparation and conservation of lessons, with an equal degree of achievement? Alternate periods of procrastination and cramming are debilitating to mental health. Such a process is comparable to the woman who alternately starves and glutonizes in an effort to reduce. It never works! Be wise: reorganize. 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Gold's—Third Floor The Boulder-Porter Sanitarium School of Nursing The Porter Sanitarium Offers the opportunity of a nursing education amid the beauties of the Rockies For further information see Mrs. Loretta Jaynes or write Miss Genevieve Hansen, Director Boulder-Porter Sanitarium School of Nursing Boulder, Colorado CLOCK TOWER, JANUARY 22, 1945 Navy Blue and Khaki (Continued from page 3) story room. The walls are huge, thick ones that seem to have stood the allied shelling well. A good share of the win- dows were blown out, but the blackout curtain keeps the cold air out until we go to bed, and then fresh air is good for us. "The Belgian people are appreciative of the Americans. They practically all wave as we pass by. The children cheer and take our hands. They mob us if they think we have gum to pass out. "I have not been to our church not far, from here, but hope to visit it soon. I look forward to meeting our people in Belgium. There certainly are possibilities to pass out French literature, but alas! very little has been available in the U. S." Excerpts from a descriptive letter to Eileen Mayberry by her brother in the Air Corps: "I think I have covered almost every island that the U. S. has taken that has an airfield on it in the past year, so have really traveled. "Life becomes so routine in spite of all the horror and excitement, that one takes too little time to pray and think. It is a shame that one so hurries about the task of war that he often forgets those hours of meditation that are ne- cessary for the proper spiritual relation- ship between us and our heavenly Father. "I think of how I used to complain what it means to have no food, no bed, at home; and now, when I really know and no clean clothes, I can see how royally I have lived. It took just this to show me how precious the little things of life really are. When once again I can return, you will find me much changed in that it takes so little to make me happy. I will value as priceless those things that I once took for granted. One of the boys said to me yesterday, "I'd give $100 for a glass of milk," and I know he would. "Yet, I have been so much more for- tunate than many others. I thank God for his protection and care. Pray for us over here." Tale It was closing time in the library, and the last two girls were waiting for Olivet to issue their cards as Junius Olson rushed down the steps. "Hello, Mr. Editor-in-chief-of-the- Golden-Cords," chimed Carmen Schlott- hauer. "Nothing like having a title!" com- mented the other girl while Junius was recovering his breath. The young man looked startled, made no reply. Finally, after an uneasy pause, he fingered his collar and asked hesitat- ingly—having slightly misunderstood— "Does it—look—as if I needed—a tie?" Whereupon the unsuspecting girls no- ticed that he was really missing that ar tide of clothing. They smiled, sagely commenting, "Nothing like having a guilty conscience!" Sport—,Cites The slam-bang battle between the Ne' braska and Minnesota basketball teams last Saturday night rates the spotlight in news of the sporting week. The smooth- playing Nebraskans under their inimitable Marky Payne, stood off a furious last quarter drive by the stubborn Minnesota quintet to take a 39.32 decision. Captain Sherbert of Minnesota swished the net for 14 points to take the evening's scor- ing honors. The young B League has been flashing mid-season form with some crowd-pleasing games that may well steal a lot of thury der from the older A League. Desperately-fought overtime games seem to be quite the fad in the B League, but none can top the heart-breaker the Acad- emy lost to Art Thomson's boys after three overtime periods. In the individual scoring records, Mike (Man Mountain) Loewen holds a healthy lead over his rivals with 93 points in six games; jockeying for second place are the two captains of Nebraska and Minnesota, Payne and Sherbert, with 72 points each. The ping-pong paddlers have been whacking away hot and heavy of late, but the postponed school tournament is still waiting for a supply of balls. A dozen good celluloids, and the fireworks start. Tests are over—and it's 17 weeks till final exams—so why not meander out to the gym soon and loosen up those "cram, kinks"? See Our Gifts for SPECIAL OCCASIONS SULLIVAN LUMBER CO. A Good Place to Have Your Shoes A � Repaired • 48th St. Shoe Shop