APRIL 18 TOTAL EXCEEDS $15,700 Juniors, Seniors Banquet at Cornhusker; Navy Theme Four Week Student - Teacher Campaign Acclaimed As Unequaled Success to 4 SNAP OF THE WEEK /3y Gerald Atkins AFTER--\\'c did it again. Mr. Olson, Miss Mayberry, NB - . Chapman, Mr. Hartman, Miss Remley, Mr. Zytkoskee. rr < • VOL. XX UNION COLLEGE, LINCOLN 6, NEBRASKA, APRIL 27, 19,15 No. 14 ti By Dr. E. M. House 1 There are so many unpredictable vari- ables and imponderables in the making of history that no one knows today what will be the shape of tomorrow. The strategy of peace and world organiza- tion is being laid at San Francfsco today; great men are measuring the future, and plumbing the depths of a great test, to determine whether or not old Earth can he made to behave. No matter what is done now, however, historians will debate for many a decade what might have happened if one of the greatest statesmen of this era, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the "great organizer," had been present to give hfs inimitable mold to the shape of an edifice of peace. .4 Certain is it that we will not get just what he had in mind, for "he was an extraordinary man, with an extraordinary consciousness of history and his part in it." He had planned that America and her allies would make "better history than ever has been made before . . . . Now it is for us to make it better." Many humbler hands must now take 'up the work that he was trying to do alone. The world must now be shown that the friendliness they saw in Roose- velt is the friendliness of Americans. "His death ... had an immediate impact on the world that the cleniti of no other American has ever had." "Not Lincoln as a legend, nor Wilson beyond is brief hour of triumph, had been known so well to the plain people of the earth." Within the city of the Golden Gate (Continued on page 4) • The Junior-Senior banquet was cele- brated last night at the Cornhusker Hotel. Passports which had been received several weeks earlier were presented by each of the 120 passengers and sailors at the make-believe gang plank leading to a gaily decorated ship. Master of ceremonies Delmer Holbrook announced "Anchors Aweigh" and the party was off on a merry excursion. The sound of the ship's bell was a signal that dinner was about to be served. After the cocktail was served, Admiral Soper and Commodore Chapman each in turn addressed his fellow travelers. Commander-in-Chief Cossentine, Naval Attache Ogden, and Naval Attache Refmnuth were speakers as the dinner progressed. Musical numbers were "Safe in the Harbor" by the Three Waves and a number by a seamen's octet. Background music throughout the evening was sup- plied by an ensemble. At the crossing of the equator, King Neptune's court was in session. All on board who had never before crossed the equator had to stand trial and receive a sentence. Everyone learned that Julius Korgan has a rather poor opinion of him- self by his speech "How Wonderful I Am," which was sentenced to him by King Neptune. Eileen Mayberry had to go around yawning until she got four other individuals to act sleepy with her. Commodore Chapman received a special citation for his outstanding attainments. By means of a magic periscope all were permitted to look into the future and observe each member of the Senior (Continued on page 4) BEFORE--Working Choir and Soloists Give Spring Concert A capacity audience filled the college auditorium Saturday night, April 21, for the last lyceum • number of the year, which was presented by the robed Union College Choir of 73 voices. The varied musical numbers kept the program lively and interesting. The at- tention of the audience was captivated by the interspersement of light and serious numbers. Anna Lee Lyon, soprano, and Laurie MacPherson and Harriette Sherard, pian- ists, each presented solo numbers. Near the end of the program, Law- rence Rahn, on behalf of the choir, pre- sented Mr. Lauritzen with a gift. The applause received by soloists and the choir at the end of the program is evi- dence of how well the choir was re- ceived. The choir was directed in its annual spring concert by Adrian R. M. Laurit- zen accompanied by Mrs. H. C. Hart- man. FUTURAMA Friday, April 27 Vespers—ELDER RUSTAD, of the North- ern Union. Saturday, April 28 Sabbath School Church Missionary Volunteer—PREsmENT E. E. COSSENTINE. Entertainment—SrEEcH CLASS. Variety program. It will be tops under the direction of PROFESSOR BEAVEN. Monday, April 30 Chapel—HONORS CONVOCATION. Wednesday, May 2 Chapel—PROFESSOR LAUmTZEN. Thursday, May 3 FOUNDERS' DAY. Friday, May 4 Chapel Saturday, May 5 Sabbath School Church Service Missionary Volunteer Sunday, May 6 Entertainment—Many important events take place in May, but the most important one on the school's social calendar is the MAY LAWN PARTY given by the coeds of Union College. Monday, May 7 Chapel—COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT. Wednesday, May 9 Chapel—SENIORS. Friday, May 11 Vespers—BANGING OF THE GOLDEN CORDS. Impromptu Speeches Lend Chapel Variety At 8:40 a, tai., Monday, April 23, six students of speech each drew .a topic about which he was to speak. One hour later these six students were delivering extemporaneous speeches in chapel. Joe Barnes, with the topic "Near- sighted and Farsighted People," con- cluded that people usually see when they want to see. The price that each class of college students has to pay for success was explained by Joy Sherrill. Coramae Thomas adopted as her motto, "Do it Now." She claims she is not a procrastinator (as most college students are) when it comes to writing term papers. "He was a great man." He was a mar- ried man, according to Byron Blecha. Human nature cannot be changed, says Ralph Wolfe. Maxine Sandberg proved to us that neighbors are necessary. Prizes were awarded Wednesday in chapel. Fifty Juniors and eight Master Com- rades received their awards in an im- "Watch that bulb flash!" cried Wilbur Chapman, campaign chairman at 10:30 April 18, as the red line of the ther- mometer neared the top mark of $12,500. "It's too bad our thermometer can- not be expanded to the $16,000 mark," said Professor H. C. Hartman, general sponsor, as he announced the grand total of $15,721.09 with more returns yet on their way. Funds received during the four-week campaign broke all previous records of fund-raising campaigns at Union Col- lege. "After considerable research," said President Cossentine, "I can find no campaign record in any other of our schools in which the students raised so much money in so short a period." Loyalty and school spirit ran ever higher among vice-chairmen Eileen May- berry, Salisbury Zytkoskee, Hilda Fern Remley, and Wayne Olson, the state captains, the team lieutenants, and other committee members as the campaign progressed. Determined to reach their goals, leaders of the Northern Union spent half the night of April 17 making last-minute calls, A large donation from California received at 2:00 a. m. April 18 sent the union over its goal and Mr. Hartman to the telephone to hear Mr. Zytkoskee excitedly tell him his goal was reached. The hearty applause and general ex- cftement of the student body was in- dicative of the part the student body as a whole had played. Loyal friends and supporters not only in Lincoln but throughout the entire United States were recognized for their help in exceeding the goal. "Union has done it again!" magic with numbers. ELDER W. A. DESSAIN IS WEEK-END SPEAKER Elder W. A. Dessain, President of the South Dakota Conference was at Union O A over the week-end of April 20-21. 'viONji t Toke in chapel Friday morning, 58 RECEIVE INSIGNIA L se a tl e.1 1- o is ee chcll relationship Sab AT INVESTITURE that should exist between each Christ- iiir ‘ k S iab anbatY6 dG°d. morning, Elder Dessain pressive investiture service Avas pointed out that stupendous events are conducted at the College View idrIV, Ntk ilfCcoming amongst the nations on Sabbath, April 14, under the direc- oi e tion of Mr. and Mrs. Fowler, leaders of G. H.R S u l s Home Missionary, Sab- the senior M. V. Society, and Mr. and . - -bath School, Temperance, and Radio Mrs. Ogden, leaders of the Junior group. Secretor''— f .thii Northern Union, will (Continued on page 3) -be here over tivi week-end of April 28. Member of Associated Collegiate. Press Reunion Demonstrates Lopitii to Union Read these remarkable FRESHMAN THEMES urn Dr. Frank Lopp Dental Surgeon 3625 So. 48th Lincoln, Nebr. Phone 4-2323 INVITATIONS and ANNOUNCEMENTS For Your Wedding See "Thermotype" at Morses' Opposite So. Hall Ph. 4-1159 —Order Early rJ !). 2 CLOCK TOWER, APRIL 27, 1945 CLOCK TOWER STAFF Edtorial Staff Managing Editor ____________ ..... Delmer Holbrook '46 Associate Editor Cathleen Chilson '46 Editor-in-chief Josephine Griffin '46 Associate Editor Marcus Payne '46 Social Editor Hilda Fern Remley '46 Julius Korgan '45 Social Editor John McIntosh '48 Art Editor _ Feature Editor Eileen Mayberry '45 Proof Reader _______ ______________ _________ ____________ Audra Ching '48 Photographer Gerald Atkins '47 Editorial Advisor . \V. 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THINK — BEFORE YOU SPEAK Lincoln, President of the nation at a former crisis period, gave an effective comparison showing how foolish is pointless criticism of any- thing of which we are a part. He referred in his analogy to Blondin, the then-famous tight-rope walker. Suppose, said Lincoln, that all your possessions were converted into currency, and you should place the money in the hands of Blond- in to carry it across Niagra Falls on a tight rope. Would you reach up and shake the cable on which he was making his precarious passage? Would you persist in harrassing him, demanding, "Go a little faster!"? Preposterous! you exclaim. We would hold our breath, as well as our tongues, till he was safely standing on the opposite shore. And so at the present our government is, as it were, carrying a tremendous weight over a turbulent ocean to the best of its ability. How foolish of us to hinder the progress by useless talk. Similarly should be our attitude toward our school—to any or- ganization of which we are members. True, constructive criticism can be of great value, when made directly to the person concerned. But undirected, thoughtless criticism proves utterly useless . . . and worse— destructive! On The Evils of learn deductive reasoning, they would not be able to reach such conclusions. Therefore, geometry is a poor course to Outside Reading incorporate into the educational system if the tradition of outside reading during y Marlys Owen the spring quarter is to he maintained. Otherwise, it is a valuable course. But College professors should not be al- the two requirements are incongruous lowed to assign outside reading during together, and either one or the other the spring quarter of any school year. should be annihilated as a scholastic One would think that the fallacy of this attainment. practice would have occurred to the In the spring a young man's fancy intelligentsia ages ago; but apparently turns and turns and turns. It is most it is as popular as ever. difficult to concentrate on libraries and To begin with, all nature is in op- such things! The effort involved is likely position to such an educational philoso- to leave one in a state of repression, a phy; and anyone who presumes to ignore form of demeNia praecox. Such condi- this fact, is fighting with the elements. tions may lead to law suits; and so I Fighting with the elements is always repeat, assigning outside reading in the more or less of a risk; accepting a risk springtime is a dangerous procedure! is like gambling; therefore, outside read- Personally, about this time of the ing is a gamble and should be discour- year, there is something about the sight aged! of the library on the campus which If students were not compelled to pricks a tender area far back in my con- study geometry they would not learn sciousness. After a moment's contempla- deductive reasoning. If they did not tion a cold chill runs down my back. Yes, it is actually the thought of those outside reading books I intended to peruse. I look at the library building. It is beautiful. Certainly our predecessors had foresight in rearing such a structure to ease the conflict we students maintain within ourselves at this season of the year. It was good psychology if nothing else. But is beauty of cold line and struc- ture going to break down my defense at this process of the game? The conflict rages within an apparently quiet soul. It isn't that I don't enjoy reading; that I don't appreciate the other fellow's viewpoint. Given a cozy chair and a warm fireplace, there is nothing I like better. But now it is spring and the "daffodils are dancing and fluttering in the breeze." Then, too, there are my friends. After all, man was created to be a social being and it should be one's (This article consists of excerpts from a letter written to Miss Smith by Helen Tarasenko, a student at Union during 1943-44, who is taking training at the Glendale sanitarium: ) Tonight I attended the Union College reunion held in the Glendale Academy auditorium. There were about 200 there. I didn't realize there were that many Unionites around here, and we really had the spirit. Wanda Klee, Helen Seitz, Vivian Martin, and I went. • Their first after-dinner speaker was a grey-haired man who spoke of the age when he was there (1910-20) and called it the Golden Age. My, did he brag! Then a doctor spoke of the time he was there (1920-30) as the Silver Age. One of his jokes was, "A speech is like a wheel; if the spoke is long, the tire is great." Then Elder Bietz spoke of his age (1930-40) and called it the Iron Age. In telling of the social life he said that the faculty would announce 24 hours ahead of time when escorting was al- lowed and he said they nearly went wild finding their victim! Then Glen Wiltse said in his speech of 1940 and on, that "We have already had the Golden, Silver, and Iron Ages. The age that I was at Union was the Plastic Age--good for everythirig." He went on to tell of Miss Recs's greatest ambition to build a tunnel between North Hall and South Hall to avoid chilling the girls when they were going to meals, and how this great age (the Plastic Age) walked on the walls of the Golden, Sil- ver, and Iron Ages (referring to the old gym that collapsed). Then he told of the new construction period--the dairy, li- brary, and gym, and how the science building and music building work is so progressive. My, how he did brag up the library! I know I grew two inches! After that someone led us in the songs "Sling-a-de-Ink" and "Dear Old Union." We mumbled through the stanza of "Dear Old Union," but how we did scream out the chorus!, Everyone looked so happy. All the speakers especially em- phasized the Golden Cords and the Fri- day night vespers. When Wiltse spoke of the science building, he said he could just see Pro- fessor Jorgensen walking the floor wait- ing patiently for it to be done! Union's school spirit still remains, even after all these years of separation for some of the former students. Oh! I wish I could be there again. I'm so proud of our school!!! LIGHT AND DARK The following program is to be pre- sented by the Speech Department at 8:45 p. in., April 28, in the College Chapel. Reading With a Message or a Laugh Enthusiasm Rollo Tallcott EDWIN BECK In The Morning Paul Lawrence Dunbar Opportunity Paul Lawrence Dunbar ELAINE SKINNER The Master's Violin Myrtle Reed (Violin Solo - Jeanette Hause) MARLYS OWEN Baumgardner at the Telephone Elias Day JOHN HERR Fox-11(4e Pillows Clara Jo Hopkins. CAROL KVINGE Toccato and Fugue in D Minor Bach LLOYD JACKSON May I Use Your Phone CHENBURG Christopher CO111711110 JOSEPHINE GRIFFIN The Man In The Shadow Richard Washburn Child MELVIN SAMPLE A Mysterious Pup Kathryn Kimball ORVIN FILLMAN social responsibility to keep up his per- sonality. Even overlooking these factors, there are other interests to consider. Assign- ments, for instance. Like the weather, (Continued on page 4) on Describing a Process How to Control Floods on the Sahara Desert By Henry Harm Throughout the centuries, men have pondered' the problem of controlling the floods which occur periodically= on the desert.= This problem has been further complicated by the fact that numerous difficulties arise here which are not met with in other flood control projects. One of these is that, whereas usual flood control measures such as dams, levees, canals, and reservoirs' depend upon the presence of water for their effectiveness, there is no water to he found on the Sahara." Therefore, other methods have been suggested. One of these is to increase the rainfall." Some think this to be impracti- cable. 7 Others have noticed that, although the Sahara is practically waterless, many places of the earth have more water than is absolutely necessary.` This logically suggests that an exchange of some sort be made. This also presents difficulties, chiefly financial." However, it is not impossible, and, if other attempts fail, it may be carried into effect.'" Reforestation" is another possible solution. Whatever the method employed this great project will finally be completed. But, as it is with any novel and untried undertaking, there will always be those reactionaries who scoff at progressive plans and say it cannot be done. But, as any truly great geologist will tell you," the completion of this work will once again allow the once populous metropolises" of the Sahara to regain their former eminence and once again become great centers of the world's bull-frog trade. 14 1"Ponder" means something like "think," and I wouldn't try it if I were you. Look at me. =Every 14,567 years, according to most accurate scientific estimates. =There is a fine, technical distinction between "desert" and "dessert." 41 don't know how to pronounce it either. I think it's French. "This is also true of other deserts, on a more limited scale. 611 isn't easy. Try it some time. 7So do I. "The ocean, for instance. 9If the expression "financial difficulties" is unfamiliar, ask me. I know all about i t. 10 Not "affect" (verb). Gotta watch that. "There is some question about the "Re-," although geologists can be found (try Green Gables) who. maintain that the Sahara was once heavily forested. However, this is highly problematical. "He may also tell you lie is Napoleon. Don't believe him. I am. "The population of the largest, according to the latest available census (1230), was 17 people, 23 camels, five dogs, and a billion sand fleas. 14 A small traffic in boiled cabbage and ostrich eggs once was carried on with neighboring countries. Large nitrogen mines were operated. How to Find a Magazine Article for a Research Paper By Morton Juberg The first thing to do is to find out if the library is being redecorated, in which case it is better to join in a merry game of horseshoes.] If fortunately the library is open, 2 then go over there and look for the Readers Guide to Periodical Literature, a large, green, fifty pound volume which will probably be used as a doorstop or as a trouser press. In this volume you will find different subjects listed and all you have to do is to look Up 3 the subject you are writing on. For example, if you are writing on "The Evolution of the Cornet," look under the heading, "Chinese Tortures."' Or if your subject is "Cheese making in the Middle Ages," look under "Smells, (Assorted)." It's all very simple." When you have compiled a formidable list of magazines, say about 50, 6 go to the library desk with your list to find out which ones the library has. There will be no one around, so vigorously bang the bell and the librarian will conic out and wait on someone who came in after you. After sonic hemming and hawing you may attract her attention, or you may have to drop some subtle hint like, "It won't be long till supper now," or, "I'll be back tomorrow." When the librarian finally comes, she will sweetly ask, "Is there something you want?" Soon you will find out the magazines you want are divided into two general classes: (1) those the library does not have, and (2) those which are at the bindery, Of course there will be one reference the library will have and the librarian will show you where to find it. As you might expect, someone else is using it.e In which case you" 'Skating is also recommended. =Consult Miss Smith for schedules. ""Look down" might be more appropriate. 41 am Bob Warner's roommate. 'There is some difference of opinion on this matter. "Some authoritative sources recommend 100 references. 71 don't know what it means either. "We draw the veil of obscurity over the delightful interlude which follows. 50h Well, you didn't want to write a paper anyway. 10 Sorry, 250 words. How to Tie a Tie By Harold Chenw To most people this tying of ties presents a rather knotty problem, but on the whole it is a relatively simple matter accomplished in four easy steps. When the necktie has been adjusted so that the broad end is just about twice the length of the narrow end, we are ready to begin. The first step consists of passing the broad side over and under, completely en- circling the narrow side, which is held rigid with the left hand. From here we go right into the second step which is similar to the first, only instead of going com- pletely around the narrow side, the broad end detours a bit and is brought up through the space formed between the first crossing and the neck. However, the second cross over should be left rather loose, because the knot is formed by slipping the broad end under the second cross over. Now comes the last and most important step, that of adjusting the tie before the actual knot is permanently made. At this stage it would be well for us to place both hands on the sides of the tic and, while steadily pulling downward, slightly turn the edges up and in. This simple trick tends to make the tie broader, and also aids in forming a neat pleat. Remember that the knot should be made rather wide and generous. Blest be the tie that does not bind; if you get it small and tight looking, it will seem as if you had gathered up your face with a drawing string. But cheer up, practice makes perfect, so if at first you don't succeed, tie, tie again. James Mershon '45 Orvin Fillman '46 Adrian Woods '45 Prudence Ortner '47 H. C. Hartman 0 6 ro ) 4 G.A. " . . . the treat of the day—tree meals." 4' • See our new selection of stripes . each 00 Miller's Men's Wear— and solid tones for spring. First Floor. A FORBES SERVICE Phillips Petroleum Products I Specialize in— WASHING GREASING POLISHING WAXING S & Green Stamps Ray L. Forbes 4040 S. 48th St. Everett Drug 48th and Prescott Under New Ownership of Paul Rice DRUGS FOUNTAIN SERVICE "PANGBURN'S" CANDY Prescription Specialists Two Registered Pharmacists Come In And Get Acquainted CLOCK TOWER, APRIL 27, 1945 3 • • and maw &tet t aiie Septic/a! 3C" With Only 23 Days Till Graduation c ) 3c 3E x 3(. 3E 3C _c 3E- .0 3C Union Goes to Annual Picnic BIT 0' WIT On traveling to and from the school picnic, trucks were used—which meant that there was little standing room. Roger Helmendach was heard to remark, "Someone surely has a good foundation. He's standing on his feet and mine, too." JP 51 Some absent-minded people! or was it forgetfulness? Betty Yanke was seen standing in dinner line witth two differ- ent pairs of shoes represented. IP 5P JP It was stated in chapel the other day that Wilbur Chapman must have some good vices in order to put the campaign over as he did. You see, he was the chair- man and he had vice-chairmen under him. Maybe it doesn't belong here, but this column is open for suggestions for some title for Marie Musta, who openly admits she likes to write term papers. JP JP Mrs. HolbrookJP is making Marge and Betty J. each a clown doll. A few days ago this conversation occurred between the two girls. Betty: Marge, how is your mother coming with the clown?" Marge, with a "deadpan" expression on her face: "You mean Dink?" The Juniors and Freshmen were victorious in the tug of war, the faculty winning over the Juniors. The Freshmen girls won in their division of the tug of war. The student body wishes to express appreciation to the administration for the treat of the day—free meals. Even though the ice cream was too hard to serve for dinner, it was meted out with cookies at supper making up for the deficiency at dinner. Bright shiny faces in chapel on Friday were the result of another annual picnic chucked full of fun and food. SUPERBA Sachiko Chinen Small, active Sachiko Chinen claims as her homeland the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. All of her education prior to college was received in Honolulu. Sa- chiko enjoyed her secondary education at the Hawaiian Mission Academy. Her first year of college life was spent at La Sierra. In the fall of 1942 she came t ,) Union. Sachiko is the only senior this year to graduate with a major in secretarial science. Her minors are home economics and education. Sachiko and her sister, Tochiko, used to love to play pranks. Whenever their mother would go into another room and close the door behind her, the sisters would scurry around and get shoes and cans, place them on the ends of brooms, and lean them against the door. How they loved to hear the "crash!"—"bang!" as mother opened the door! Fortunately, their mother had a good sense of humor. Typical of all Hawaiians, Sachiko es- pecially enjoys natural beauty such as mountains, the ocean, and spring. She relishes fruit, loves to sleep and travel. She definitely dislikes Nebraska wind, history, writing term papers, and College, View street cars. In her spare time Chico collects poems or seasonal cards, sews, does fancy work, and paints. Her noble aspiration is to be a success- ful teacher. Miss Chinen has accepted a call to teach commerce at the Hawaiian Mission Academy in her homeland. Bon voyage, Sachiko!! Merle Houston From the state where the tall corn grows comes Merle Houston. He was unusually fortunate in having his own mother for his teacher until he entered Oak Park Academy. After graduating from this institution in 1940, Merle came to Union College to complete his education. When Merle was only two years old, his mother caught him playing with dynamite. At this age he also was found eating onions—lots of them, like apples, Mr. Houston finds drawing house plans an interesting hobby. He and his wife have a lot of fun making a scrap- book of their future home. He likes red Buick convertible coupes with white side-wall tires and plenty of chromium plate. Merle dislikes "apple-polishing." Mr. Houston's ambition to be a medi- cal missionary began when his mother read him, at the age of seven, a bed- time story of a missionary doctor. This fall Merle expects to enter Loma Linda Remember MOTHER on 'Mother's Day with a gift from Sullivan Lumber Co. 4711 Prescott Phone 4-2236 11 E. A. KREMER Real Estate 4725 Prescott Ave. Res. 4-1748 Office 4-2662 LINCOLN 6, NEBR. Walter • Howard Walt Howard was born in Boston, Mass.ichusetts (proud of it, too!). He was raised from Boston to Canada and "points West." Walt has been in 42 states, •Canada, and Mexico. Mr. Howard's ingenuity in accomplish- ing the thing he sets out to do was first noticable when he was only three. A brook in back of his home especially attracted his attention. Seven days he walked into the water, splashed around, and got all wet. Seven times he was taken out, spanked, and dried. After the seventh time he got "smart"—he still went swimming, but he didn't get his clothes wet. Walt loves molasses cookies, but squash and egg-plant go against his grain. Sports and good reading are his hobbies. His ambition is to enter de- nominational department work. This spring, after Walter graduates with his religion major and history and education minors, he expects to intern in the Iowa conference. Wilbur Neff Short, stocky, Wilbur Neff, North Da- LA-an, is the "little man" of the senior class, but he is certainly there. He was raised and educated in North Dakota and Montana. His junior and senior years, however, were spent at Sheyenne River Academy. Now, after five years at Union College, he will graduate with a religion major and history minor. Wilbur has an active little son, Neil; therefore he especially likes children. He likes people in general plus traveling and books. He dislikes formalism and chapel. Even in a busy school schedule, Wilbur can find time to insert some of his hobbies — collecting books, reading, and flying airplanes. The reporter asked Wilbur to relate some humorous childhood experience; but he misunderstood aid said, "Oh, I spent one summer in Evangelistic work in North Dakota." Mr. Neff's ambition is to be successful in his life's work. Knowing Wilbur, we are sure he will. This summer he will leave his alma mater to intern in his home conference. Investiture (Cont.) Mrs. Wayne Olson acted as reader, introducing each group as it presented the various requirements which it had completed in order to obtain awards. After T. S. Copeland, Missionary Volunteer Secretary for the Nebraska Conference, called for the candidates, he and President E. E. Cossentine awarded insignia to those who had finish- ed their requirements. President Cossentine offered the dedi- catory prayer and read the charge to the group, after which a boys' choir composed of Juniors sang the Twenty- Third Psalm, and the audience repeated the Mizpah in unison as the benediction. where he hopes to further prepare to achieve his ambition. His major is re- ligion, his minors, biology and chemistry Virginia Craig Virginia Craig was born at Eureka, Kansas, but moved to Missouri after her father had finished his medical course the family moved on to Arkansas ( which seems to be Virginia's favorite state). After her graduation from Roger's High School, Arkansas, Virginia went to Keene, Texas, where she completed a normal course. After teaching a few years, she finally came to Union College to finish her education. She will complete her major in Bible and biology, and her minor in education this summer. This little blonde from Arkansas was a very business-minded child. She and a little friend once put orange crepe paper in a lot of water, then added one bottle of perfume to give a pleasant odor to the concoction. This mixture was poured into little bottles and sold. Now, in later years, Virginia only hopes that the orange crepe paper perfume didn't stain someone's clothes. Miss Craig likes food, especially ice cream, pineapple upside down c a k e, and pecan pie. She also enjoys watching people, and sewing. She does not ap- preciate conceited people, "fibbers," or noise during study period. Next year Virginia expects to teach. Kei Ozaki Los Angeles, California is the home of Kei Ozaki. He came to Union from La Sierra, California. Much to the amazement of some of his unscientific minded friends, Kei loves his chosen field—science. He graduates with a major in biology and minors in chemistry and history. Strictly Californian, Kei dislikes Ne- braska weather. Being a typical man, he loves food. Being of an athletic stature, he indulges in sports, even to the extent of making them his hobby. The reporter tried almost in vain to prime some humorous incident from Kei. No, he was never "embarrassed in public," because he "never allowed him- self to get talked into getting up in Public." No, he never missed a class or was tardy by sleeping through one—he claims that he has a "roommate that tends to all of that" for him. But be confident, reader, Kei is of a mischie- vous nature, and humor has not escaped his life experiences. Some day Kei wants to pursue medical research. This fall Ile expects to enter medicine. (Observations of the Social Editor) Some people sit and watch the Fords go by, while others spend their time treating sunburn, and still others rue- fully eye their peeling complexions. The cause of all this was the annual picnic held last Thursday in Pioneer Park. The old melody, if changed slightly, :ould go something like this: "Didn't they look sweet upon a seat Of a bicycle built for two?" and would refer to many "twos" who went riding I during the course of the day. Betty Burke and Dorsett Feyen looked quite sweet upon their bicycle built for two, as they glided around the lake. Elmer Herr saw red quite a bit during the day—Josephine, too. The red hat and kerchief made quite an ensemble. As usual, ball games were the chief features of the day, honors going to the Seniors and Sophomores. The last game of the day was played between the upper and lower division fellows, the former being the winners due to a few errors made by the latter. Other attractions were the men's ball throw, Charles Seitz and Wilbur Chap- man being the high scorers. In the 100 yard dash, Xavier Butler proved to be the "fastest man on wheels," Mark Bul- lock running him a close second. In the one-mile race the prizes were given to Donald Tarr and James Riddell. Xavier and Mark also took the prizes for the 440 yard dash. Walter Howard and Charles Seitz placed the seniors in first place in the relay races between classes. Long legs are an asset at times, for without them Charles Seitz, Lawrence Clifford, and Mike Loewen couldn't have topped the record for the high jump. CRAVAT S Men who dress with care give preference to the exclusive anti- wrinkle feature of Su- perba SUGAR and SPICE Cravats. They retain their shape, drape and freshness— a powdery-soft fabric that's smooth-knotting. "THE SINGER SEWING CENTER" Your first choice---for Sewing Supplies—Thread—Tape Trimmings—Buttons and all sewing Notions Gifts--Sewing Boxes—Cabinets—Sewing Stools—Novelty Merchandise—Scarfs—Hair Bows—Costume Jewelry Rentals—Sewing Machine Repairs—Good Used Machines SINGER SEWING MACHINE COMPANY 1112 0 Street Lincoln, Nebr. . xriowxv, /7,7, ze% 744. / )44% Two Colors Are Better Than One in MEN'S LEISURE COATS Two color jackets of all wool fabrics. You'll" 5 .95 wear yours with slacks and odd trousers. Solid Colored Wool Coats Herringbone all-wool leisure coats in solidi colors. Just 3 Ways— ... in which the "profits" from the operation of Your Consumers Public Power District can be used ... 1 To retire the debt against the property. 2 To improve the facilities. -2 To reduce your electric 7 rates. You Benefit From All Three The very nature of Your Consumers Public Power District assures you the full benefits of its operation. For, organized and operated under the provisions of Nebraska law and owned by the people it serves, the "profits" from Consumers operation can be used only for specific purposes . . . to retire the debt— to improve the facilities for better service—to re- duce rates. You benefit from all three—for, the ultimate result is the same—more efficient and de- pendable service at lower cost. ONSUMERS PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT Symbol of Dependable Service at low Cost 4 CLOCK TOWER, APRIL 27, 1945 Let's Look at Clothes on the Campus With Muriel Chenburg It is Monday morning, and if, when you read this on Friday, the temperature is 89° and steadily climbing the little black marks on the Fahrenheit scale, please try to recapture the atmosphere of the second day of this week. It is really necessary for good interpretation. The cold breeze softly caresses your face and is very persuasive when asking you to wake up. It is this same breeze which directs the boughs of a leafing tree in an unfamiliar melody while lift- ing a silencing hand to a group of barren ones to the left. There is more earth than grass beneath you, but if you will notice that a few paces in front of you there is grass, and it is surprisingly green at that. (You should be walking on the sidewalks anyway, you know.) The murky sky is the unwelcome part of this picture because it threatens at any moment to overturn a pitcher of rain- drops on Joyce Robinson who is walking to class in a red and white candy striped cotton dress. Your dress is very attractive, Joyce, but I think I would run a little if I were you. Bonnie Lindquist, Hjordis Grundset, and Ethelyn Orr are three lasses clad in cotton gabardine raincoats who look up with defiance written on their faces. You girls are not only ready for everything, but you are also very patriotic in your red, white, and blue. How can you write of summer clothes when all you really want to do is sit in front of a fireplace, read Leaves of Grass, and eat delicious apples? How can you be light and airy and gay when you are really pensive, contented, and just plain comfortable? If it were sunny today as it will be on Friday, it would be different. Do you agree? Oh yes, clothes! Let's discuss Poe for awhile first, should we? We can't? The deadline is at two? "Do it now?" Do what now? If you insist and are sweet about it, I will see what I can write "now." Is it spring? Ardis Rasmussen, I wish you would stop reminding me of Colo- rado and skiing by wearing that good- looking navy blue and white sweater with the red reindeers on it. I like to be re- minded, though, so don't take me serious- ly. Speaking of sweaters, Donald Miller and Ethel Wonenberg make a compani- able pair in their tan and red argyle V- neck sweaters. Joe Barnes and Paul Scofield are two of the South Hall residents who believe that the calendar gives them permis- sion to wear their natural gabardine summer suits. That's all right, fellows, if we had suits like that we would wear them, too. That blue tie of yours, Harry Haas, looks well with your covert suit. Ties!! They are almost as interesting as women's hats—we wouldn't admit that they are though. Arthur Thomson and Ulrich Martin prefer the knitted type in a wide horizontal stripe while Julius Korgan goes in for the red tie. Don't worry, Julius, Olaf Hove has bright red socks on today. Your socks are different, Hove, but could you spare them for a day so Fred Metz could wear them with his good-looking well-polished British tan brogans? He only has 95 pairs of socks, you know. The well-dressed Alan Albertsen was seen at the dinner table today wearing a light brown checked jacket and a gob shirt. In jackets Mike Loewen seems to prefer a medium blue in a glen plaid. This last paragraph or two must be devoted to the women. I am almost con- vinced that it is spring because I have never seen so many new and clean saddle shoes. They must be new or they wouldn't be so clean. Evelyn Beebe, Prudence Ortner, and Carmen Schlott- luer are three of the people who re- cently traded a shoe stamp for a pair of them. Rill Peterson, the purple wool dress you wore to church this week-end looks mighty becoming on you. We can't forget Coramae Thomas and her hat. Tommy, your little white straw is on the sailor type, isn't it? I do be- lieve it is a little larger than the gift certificate kind you find in those very small boxes at Christmas. Even though we laugh at it, we do like it. Don't sell it now, Tommy, but wear it now! Evils of Outside Reading (Cont.) they are always with us. And one can- not ignore them as easily as teachers can ignore the fact that they have as- signed literally volumes of outside read- ing. If one could get an early start, it would be different. But one must allow that the first weeks of the second semester are consumed in re-cooperating from the last weeks of the first . . . After that, time flies quickly and spring comes unawares. By this time it would seem that the number of teachers and the variety of books competing for one's spare time is Start Planning Now for That Graduation Present May we suggest one of the following items: Bible Set of the Testimonies Conflict of the Ages Series Bible, Hymnal Set The Desire of Ages Ministry of Healing Education Clark's Commentaries Bible Concordance Bible Dictionary Why ilot come in to our display room and make your own selection? NEBRASKA BOOK AND BIBLE HOUSE 4745 Prescott Lincoln 6, Nebraska almost prodigious, in fact, rather im- possible. And since it would be too par- tial to choose one instructor and fulfill hfs reading requirements to the exclu- sion of all the others, perhaps it would be wiser to forget the matter altogether. At least, it might be easier to wait just a little longer. By that time the in- structor may have retracted some of his requirements. If not, one's conscience will be filled to capacity with an inner compulsion which will literally compel one to the library. It is easier that way. The will is not involved. One does not have to ponder "shall I or shall I not?"; it is a matter of necessity. Besides, by this time, one's friends arc already in the same predicament. One will not find them sprinkled about on the campus, adding to its loveliness in any respect. They are not to be found. They are all over at the library behind literally stacks of books. So one might as well acquire a competitive stack, for it wouldn't do to look less ambitious. However, just out of curiosity, I thought I would investigate once. So I looked behind the biggest stack and there was my friend—sleeping! I tell you, Professors, it is useless! Jr.-Sr. Banquet (Cont.) class in action ten years from now. It was a most enlightening (and entertain- ing) observation. The ship docked around midnight, dropped anchor, and the guests were escorted down the gang plank and home, --to reality--by the ever-gracious Juniors. Heading the committees which plan- ned the entertainment, in co-operation with the officers, were Marlys Owen, program committee, Stacia Alexenko, food committee, and Josephine Griffin, decoration committee. Old Mars-y Earth (Cont.) 4 the council of the nations goes on, but the man amongst the Big Three who wanted most to hold is not there. In a democracy no man is indispensable so his people will build upon the ground- work already laid at his death. It can- not be easily destroyed if it was sound. 1 4 But if Roosevelt is absent in body his ambition for a durable peace pervades the Conference, "the more powerfully, perhaps, because of his death than might his living presence." In his memory the men of the world have agreed that "A successful peace must be his monument."