53 More Days of School rr __Eight Days Till__ Spring Vacation UNION COLLEGE, LINCOLN 6, NEBRASKA, MARCH 29, 1944 VOL. XIX No. 16 "Christian Way in the Modern World," Prayer-Week Theme Having arrived on the campus the morning of March 26, Dr. Merlin L. Neff opened the spring Week of Prayer by speaking at the joint eve- ning worship period. The subject of his first talk was "The Human Situa- tion at the Present Time," which is one phase of the topic for the week, "The Christian Way in the Modern World." Dr. Neff brought out in his first lecture that the human situation without God is powerless. There is a barrier of ignorance that alienates the world from God, and until sin and the inner wall of the heart is broken down and Christ is allowed to come in, there will be suicide, Dr Neff emphasized. "This should also be a week of dedication of life. We ought often to break with the past and start again," he declared. "It is not enough to pray. The will must be used as the deciding power which works to obedience to God," he stated. Monday Morning Lecture The topic for the Monday morning talk was "Discovering Your Real Self." The next which furnished the basis for his subject was Luke 15:17, 18, which is the story of the prodigal "sons." "Love is never glad when another goes wrong, because the love and longing for God is what counts." These words described the heart con- dition of the prodigal son who re- turned to his father, according to Dr. Neff. It is not the work one does, but the love relationship that counts. He also revealed that there are many who have not yet discovered their real selves in regard to the spir- itual life. It is when one comes to himself and sees the situation that he realizes his need of God, the speaker summarized. Dr. Neff will speak throughout the week at the chapel and evening wor- ship periods, closing the series Friday evening. Hartman Goes on Business Trip Mr. H. C. Hartman, college busi- ness manager, returned March 22 from a business trip to the west coast. Arriving in Seattle on March 15, he made investigations concerning the lumber supply for the college furni- ture factory. During the course of his trip, Mr. Hartman visited two academies where he contacted senior students. At Plainview Academy, Redfield, South Dakota, almost all the 26 sen- iors are planning on attending Union, he reported. At Laurelwood Academy, Gaston, Oregon, he found six members of the faculty and staff who are Union College alumni, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Johnson, Olivia Harder, Marjorie Willey Gardner, and Mr. and Mrs. Milo Hill. On the evening of March 16 a Union Col- lege reunion was' held, the attendance at which reached approximately 30. Mr. Hartman spent a day at Walla Walla College in Washington where he made general observations. He re- ported that his entire trip was enjoy- able and very profitable. Schnepper Delivers Sabbath Sermon The Sabbath sermon of March 25 was given by Elder F. W. Schnepper, secretary-treasurer of the Central Union conference. His subject was "Righteousness by Faith," in which he. pointed out the striking contrast between the publican and the Phari- see. Making a practical application to the church today, he declared that not until church members take their eyes off their brethren and focus them on Christ will they begin to live the righteousness by faith. "This matter of righteousness by faith is a matter of where we direct our eyesight. We should keep in mind our object, because there is danger of going to church and seeing the weaknesses of our brethren," Elder Schnepper advised. He ex- plained that the whole experience of the publican and the Pharisee is summed up in the parable in which Christ declared that the publican "went away justified." The Pharisee judges himself by other men, thinking himself better than they, and at the same time he judges other men by himself, thus making manifest the spirit of Satan as an accuser of men, the speaker stated. In the spirit of the publican "we must have a daily experience of dying and must let Jesus work in our hearts," Elder Schnepper emphasized. College Talent Entertains Jaycees Union College talent presented a program at the Lincoln Junior Chamber of Commerce Tuesday noon luncheon, March 28. The pro- gram, which was introduced by Mr. H. C. Hartman, included a talk by Mr. W. H. Beaven, instructor in speech; a violin solo by Jeanette Hause; and a vocal solo by Anna Lee Lyon. Prof. H. A. Miller was ac- companist. Friday, March 31 9:35 a. m. "Frontiers for Chris- tian Youth" Sabbath, April 1 9:45 a. m. Sabbath school 11:00 a. m. Church: F. D. Nichol 8:15 p. m. Social Committee Monday, April 3 9:35 a. m. Chapel: E. E. Cossen- tine and H. C. Hart- man Wednesday, April 5 9:35 a. m. Clubs meet Thursday, April 6 12:15 p. m. Spring vacation be- gins Sabbath, April 8 8:15 p. m. Hike Monday, April 10 9:35 a. m. Chapel: Miss Lessie L. Culpepper Wednesday, April 12 9:35 a. rn. Chapel: Pictures Thru My Specks (They May Be Colored) I saw a red ball of fire sink into a gray-blue cloud last Sunday evening, shedding its last rays on our again snow-covered little sphere. We're be- ginning to wonder—won't we ever have spring? I do believe Nebraskans will become embarrassed when they hear, "We don't ever have weather like this in Colorado," or "Why, this doesn't even happen in Minnesota." We still have faith to believe, how- ever, that Robin knew the cold days were destined to leave when he again decided to re-rent living quarters with us. I pushed my specs up (I'm near- sighted you know) just long enough to look around and notice a definite improvement in interest during chapel. I especially listened during prayer. The attitude was reverent. No suppressed giggles, no whispers, not even the scuffing of feet dis- turbed the quietness. Visitors—strangers to most of us— I observed, were greeted in a friendly manner by a good many students last week. So far I have felt an unusual- ly comradely atmosphere around Union. It is one of Union's nicest traditions, I believe. Let's not ever forget it nor allow anyone else to either. I saw many of the students at the funeral last Sabbath. I saw a tear or two wiped from understanding, sym- pathetic eyes and sobered faces emerge from a hallowed church. Then, walking by the ad building, I heard strains of definitely unSabbath- like music that shattered a sacred: at- mosphere. Most of us don't appreci- ate that sort of thing. Won't the guilty person please confine future performances to a unanimously ap- preciative audience? We still see students beginning to don coats and gloves before the bene- diction in preparation for the dash to the dining room on Sabbath. Somehow even having to wait as long as ten or fifteen minutes in line for dinner doesn't justify the desecration of reverence at the close of a Sabbath service. Won't you please recall those few minutes in your life and revise your procedure next Sabbath, should' you deem it necessary? Mrs. Hartman to Appear in Concert At Mapelwood Mrs. H. C. Hartman, instructor in music at Union College, will ap- pear as guest artist at a concert given in Minnesota by the Maplewood Choir on Saturday evening, April 15, and at a repeat concert on the following Sunday evening. Mrs. Hartman will play two groups of three piano numbers each at both concerts. She has chosen se- lections from Bach, Brahms, Chopin, Liszt, Debussy, and Dohnanya for her part in the concert. The choir, composed of fifty trained voices, is directed by Adrian R. M. Lauritzen, music instructor of Maplewood Academy. The concerts, of representative choral numbers, will prove to be musical highlights of the year. Mr. Hartman and Miss Pearl L. Rees will also visit at the academy. M. E. Olson is Chapel Speaker Dr. M. E. Olson, president of the Home Study Institute, was the guest speaker at the March 17 chapel hour. Basing his talk on 2 Tim. 1:12, his subject was "Be Still and Know That I Am God." Stressing the fact that one should look to Christ for help, he said that all may have the experience that Jesus is their best friend. He com- mended the pioneers of the Advent movement, stating that people today need a deeper need of divine guid- ance in order to experience day by day growth. "We should attempt to spread abroad the beauty, joy, and loveliness of student life," Dr. Olson remarked to introduce his thoughts on perse- vering study. Besides studying to im- prove his knowledge constantly, one should strive to share his experiences with others. "God loves the whole world, and he wants us to tell oth- ers," he concluded. Dr. Olson expressed his desire to talk with any student who is plan- ning to take work by correspondence next summer. School Heads Attend Association Meeting in Chicago President E. E. Cossentine, Dean E. N. Dick, and Prof. A. D. Holmes represented Union College at a meeting of the North Central As- sociation of Schools and Colleges held in Chicago March 23-24. The association accredits secondary schools and colleges of this territory. Also in attendance were representa- tives of Emmanuel Missionary Col- lege, the Central Union Conference, and the General Conference Educa- tional department. The place of the liberal arts college in the post-war world was an impor- tant subject of the meeting. Whether or not to allow credit for the sub- jects of the Army Specialized Train- ing Program and other military training was discussed. A note of warning was sounded against the continuance of the ac- celerated program of education after the war. Emphasis was placed on the necessity of physical fitness, personal guidance, socialized recitation, more written work, and longer survey courses. A need for closer coordina- tion of junior and senior college courses was expressed. Missions Program Well Attended The annual foreign mission pro- gram March 25 gave a large audience an insight into the life and customs of India, South America, China, Japan, and Africa. A young ministerial intern and his wife (Russel Hagen and Fern Johnson) considered work in the mission field and eventually accepted a call to South America. • Reels of pictures interspersed with scenes of life from the various countries gave presentations of the situations a mis- sionary may be called upon to meet. The final scene showed the mis- sionaries as they sailed away in a boat which floated across the stage. "God Be With You Till We Meet Again," sung by a quartet, concluded the program. Students Attend I. R. C. Conference U. C. Has Largest Delegation Union College representatives at the Mississippi Valley Conference of International Relations Clubs held at Midland College at Fremont, Ne- braska, March 17 and 18, numbered 12 including the faculty adviser, Dr.' E. M. Hause. Among the 36 colleges represented from six different states, the Union College delegation was the largest. These conferences are being held throughout the country under the sponsorship of the Carnegie Endow- ment for International Peace with the cooperation of the host colleges.. Those attending the convention re- ported that the meetings were not only enertaining but very informa- tional. ELMER HERR WILLIAM TAYLOR Members of the Union College In- ternational Relations Club were hon- ored by actual participation in the discussions. William Taylor, presi- dent of the club, led out with a talk on "Small Nations in the Post War World," and Elmer Herr presented a paper on "The Leadership Respon- sibilities of Great Britain." Both speakers also took part in the round table forums, which are a feature of the conference and are conducted en- tirely by students. This is the first time that any of Union's students have actually participated, although Union has been represened at several of the conferences in the past. The representation from Union in- cluded Willard Beaman, William Duper, Robert Cleveland, Rosella Wiedeman, Mercedes England, Her- bert Hill, Arthur Thomson, Donald Madison, and Joseph Yamamoto. Miss Amy Heminway Jones, the official representative of the Carnegie Endowment Foundation, was one of the principal speakers at the confer- ence. Dr. Harold E. Conrad of Washburn University and: Dr. Pit- man B. Potter of Oberlin College were guest speakers, their topics be- ing respectively "Canada," and "World Organization." The total registration at the con- ference was about 350. Unionites Leave for Loma Linda Union College is repreSented• in thEUNjOritti doLLEGEollege of Medical Eiwieisio.s••,this spring by Charles Wrrvi 'or Itenis.on, Texas; Richard Cage, St. Louis, Missouri; George mAiki an 44Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Edward Nordstrom., Lincoln, Nebraska. These men will lic114410k44,irttlE elet AMA And will pursue their study of medicine under the Army Specialized Training Pro- gram. Buy Now Beautiful and dependable MOJUD 89c You'll find our fa- mous Mojud stock- ings as dependable as they re beautiful. We recommend them highly Once you try them you'll see why they're the favorite of so many of our customers BETTS' cto Jerkin Suits Popular wardrobe stretchers 695 to 895 Your jerkin suit with clever new styling. A de- lightful tonic for the winter- weary. In chalk stripe pat- terns. Two piece styles. Sizes 12 to 18. GOLD'S . . . Third Floor 2 CLOCK TOWER, MARCH 29, 1944 � 1 lod coulter Member [Associated Collegiate Press CLOCK TOWER STAFF � — EDITORIAL STAFF Editor in Cheif Edythe Mae Alexander '44 Associate Editor Willard Christensen '44 Associate Editor Mildred Thompson '44 Feature Editor William Taylor '44 Social Editor ____ Virgina Pate '44 Proof Reader Mavis Beckner '44 Photographer Felix Lorenz '46 Literary Adviser � W. Fletcher Tarr '30 BUSINESS STAFF President and Business Manager � Wilbur Chapman '45 Advertising Manager � Vernon Koenig '45 Circulation Manager � Oscar Torkelson '44 Assistant Circulation Manager � Evelyn Beebe '47 Secretary and Treasurer � Valerie Ware '46 Business Advisor � H. C. Hartman '21 Reporters: Betty Lou Williams, Phyllis Follet, Delmer Holbrook, Joyce Erickson Frances Price, Carol Kvinge, Elmer Herr Typists: Grace Elliott, Merelyn Johnson, Charlene McNeil, Joyce Lyon Contributors: Lola Love, Laura Jaynes, Alan Albertson, Carmen Schlotthauer, Julius Korgan. 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. 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. 1 16,4111 0.M.040.041=1.11.11110.• .M1.0411M.01.0.11AMP0.11.1114M•01.0.•INEM1.114.040.41•0 IMI.01M141•=.4. About Face ! Christ sacrificed everything for man that he might have ternal life. What are we willing to sacrifice for Him? We are now in the midst of our Week of Prayer. Is it just a Week of Prayer to. you, or are you going to make it the Week of Prayer which shall constitute only the beginning of a life of prayer? The Sinless-One lived a life of prayer on the earth, and He desires all who believe on Him to do likewise. His was no easy life. Neither are our pathways easy. But God has given each of us talents and abilities, which, if appropriately developed, can enable us to reach the standard our Maker designed that we should attain. The crux of the whole matter hinges on our atti- tude. If we are willing to pay the price, Divine approval will be ours. � • As was emphasized in a recent chapel talk, we must have a "hungering and thirsting after righteousness." We must set our mark high if we expect to accomplish much. If we have been unconcernedly drifting along, now is the time to seize the life raft let down by the Master Pilot, to enable us to get a new hold on life. Now is the acceptable time to establish a living connection between yourself and the Sustainer of all life. No life, however great in the eyes of men, is a success without God. A life with God means a life with prayer as the sustaining influence. But we must not only pray—we must exer- cise our will to choose the right way. The present world condition allows no time for -shilly-shally- ing.- We are charging headlong toward the precipice, and if we do not choose to let God take us by the hand, we are doomed to go over the top" with the common herd. The only solution is to let Christ enter the war against selfish- ness. It is the only wise thing to do. E. M. A. No Complaining, Please ! Every day hundreds of boys are dying on the field of battle. Not long ago they were college or high school boys with the same plans for their lives as we have, with just one difference. they had to give it all up and we did not. The letters they write home say that they are happy and well cared for, but they must adapt themselves to every situation, no matter how undesirable. Is it fair for us who stay home to complain about the lack of little insignificant things that we should not have anyway? They are paying the supreme sacrifice, their lives are living sacrifices. Our sacrifices are as nothing compared with theirs. Then, why should we feel perturbed over the mere two-cent raise on air mail stamps or the few extra pennies we have to pay for things that are luxuries to our fighting men and should be to us? We should be willing to write more air mail letters to the men in the service than we ever have before. And, by all means, let's omit all petty complaining and tell them that we are "behind the men behind the front lines.- M. I. T. The Safety Valve The Editor Clock Tower Dear Editor: In response to a suggestion in this column a few numbers ago, word has come from one of our honored alumni. His admonition—nay, his instruc- tions—are "hands off"! Specifically. He declares it is the prerogative of the alumni to write or grant permission to write a new school song. We respect our alumni and we appreciate the inspiration their lives have been to us, but are we really to be controlled in such instances by their opinion? Is it really their prerogative? Simply because certain former students enjoyed singing a particular ditty, must we, willy-nilly, keep on piping it? Former students, we presume, also enjoyed living in South Hall. Must South Hall therefore never be replaced by a more suitable structure except with their permission? Seems a little ludicrous. Now that we have a Student-Faculty-Council—on which, by the way, the Administrative Council deserves congratulation—we trust that one of their first considerations will be to consider the introduction of a school song which, besides being inspirational, will be beautiful and original. Noo Days. them I see something different from just soldiers. They have a future, a greater purpose in life. I regret to leave the school, but as I do I have one supreme hope and that is to be back again someday. When? Don't we wish we knew. Lawrence Clifford a * a Here is a translation of part of a letter Don Altman wrote (Janu- ary 16) to Miss Hall in French service man, Pfc. Lawrence Clifford, Following are the impressions of a from North Africa. "I'm proud as Purch that he asked me to write in French and then answered in that of the campus and life at Union Col- language," Miss Hall stated. lege after an absence of nearly two years. Pfc. Clifford, who is stationed � "They say that North Africa is at Langley Field, Virginia, is spend- not like France. Many French are ing several days with his sister, here because of the war. There are Haziel, and his mother, Mrs. Emma many, however, who were born Clifford, of College View. He and here and who love it. his wife, the former Donna Jean � "It is impossible to recognize the Johnson, are both former students. � more respectable people by their Dear Unionites: � dwellings. Some of the best ones After an absence from the college live in the dirtiest inns because campus of more than two years, I lodging is so high. discovered many changes that are impressive to my mind. New stu- dents, new instructors, new build- ings, each constitutes progress. This Sabbath that I have just spent here is one that can not be forgotten in a moment of time. Only those men in service can feel the great peace of Sabbath. Hearing the songs of Sabbath school was a great pleasure and seeing old acquaintances (those who were freshmen) now leaders of respective activities gives me a feeling of pride. I used to go to school with those students. My heart went out to those boys now in service who were classmates and how I wished that they too could have spent some moments of prayer here with us. M. V. was also of initial interest. Following the Sabbath, which is always the greatest day to enlisted SDA personnel, one could hear laughter ringing from the old chapel as the program progressed. Sunday afternoon took me skat- ing in that new super gym. And, really, it is super! One could not ask for a more beautiful edifice than that building. It is all, and I think more, than the blue print called for. I am a little blue now, but just in spots. You realize why—I went skating. As for the army I just have one thing to say, and that is that I only want out after it "is over over there." The experience that any soldier re- ceives in the army is only for his good. I always remember the prom- ise that God gave to us, that we would not be tempted beyond that which we can endure. Since induc- tion I have made it one principle to never ask the Lord to come down to me but to lift me up to Him and that is exactly what He has done. I sin- cerely believe that if one will get right with God, then follow up prayer with actions, that army life is not a hindrance to a Christian's ex- perience, but a blessing. The students here are just like all Union College students. They are all enjoying life, working hard, study- ing hard and looking to the future. That is all anyone can do. But in Choir Completes Organization Organization of the church choir was completed at the March 24 re- hearsal period. Officers include Mil- ton Prout, president; Helen Seitz, vice-president; Anna Lee Lyon, sec- retary; James Pogue, assistant secre- tary; and Robert Laue, librarian, with Janette Kemper as assistant. I believe a work must be done among the Arabs before Jesus re- turns. I read in the Review that the General Conference is teaching workers in the French language so that they can enter French West Africa. It would be very difficult for me to accept such an invitation now because the United States looks so good to me at the mo- ment." Trust him little who praises all, him less who censures all, and him least who is indifferent about all.-- Lavater. :•/.4=0.11.=.1/1/..1111.0.44/41,111.01.1/11.0,01M.11.=.0•1=1.•01.0.41=1.01=••1) .4.0.=M1.1141.11.1E•1/.•01•=.01M1.1,•••11•=.1.0...:. Largest record department in Lincoln —See us first for 1208 0 St. Dietze Music House RECORDS anything in music ...,,....0111=.1.../.11/.111.0.1/11.M11.1/1 1.0.11.04.11.11.1)11.11.=•.1,0111.•11.11•1•.04 00.11.0.41M1.1/.11/..M0.11.0..M.1/4 111:4 • CLOCK TOWER, MARCH 29, 1944 � 3 Don't Teachers Like Summer School? L4 . . . But that's just another of the 'joys' of being a college profes- sor," groaned• one member of Union's most worthy faculty. "Well, don't you like teaching?" I asked, rather surprised at this— from one in such a position. "Oh, yes," he quickly replied, "for nine months out of the year." The present accelerated program is, evidently, definitely affecting the plans of several faculty members as well as some ambitious students. About a dozen so named are looking forward to a summer "vacation" of twelve long weeks of standing (when not overcome with Nebraska heat) before long and larger classes in un- heated, yet warm and warmer rooms, and attempting to pour nine months of knowledge into sleepy, drowsy heads, which are, in all probability, no more interested in the whole pro- gram than they themselves. Numerous reasons are given for declining the privilege of doing sum- mer teaching. One lady member in- sisted that she needs to go home for a while after being away almost a year, well, nine months. It has been breathed about, however, that there is a trip to somewhere "south of the border" included in "going home." While a number are bemoaning the fact that they must face twelve more weeks of it, others are really not at all concerned' over the situa- tion. One even said, "I like it. I enjoy teaching; that's what I like to do, so why not teach the year 'round?" "Yes," I thought, "why not?' And, say, one member has even asked to stay.. He said he didn't know what it was like, because he has never had the opportunity tc stay at a school in summer time, but he would like to try it once. Julius Korgan, after ploughing through a test in Ancestry class: "I feel like a crumpled-up old manu- script from about the fifth century." Men of South Hall awoke to an abrupt ringing of the rising bell last Thursday morning at 5:20 instead of the usual time one hour later. The only plausible explanation of the phenomenon seems to be that Wilbur Chapman, who was bent on starting early for an extra special week-end excursion, saw double when he peered insomniously at his chro- nometer (watch). * * * Julius Korgan hereby resolves that he will either refrain from taking his billfold from his pocket in Greek class or else exhibit his favorite snap- shot in a less vulnerable position. (Even the teacher manifested friend- ly interest in the contents of Mr. Korgan's wallet.) * * * Definition: "Romanticism is the idea that Rome should dominate over the world with the church being head of all governments." Well, I had begun to. feel really sorry for those who must teach in the coming summer school, but now I believe I shall round up more stu- dents to go to summer school so that more members may have the privi- lege of being in the summer teaching staff. Phyllis Follett One day a group of Southwestern- ers was gathered around the dinner table talking over old times. Elmerine Gantz, a bride of last summer, re- marked, "I just wouldn't take any- thing for my year at S. W. J. C." Walter Webb retorted.: "Of course not. Look what you got while you were there!" * * Dean James, on visiting Mrs. James at the hospital while she was getting a broken arm mended, was met in a corridor by a white- capped nurse saying, "Well, we're glad to inform you that you're the father of a fine pair of twins." "I'm sorry," he regretfully re- plied, "I wish it were true, but I'm afraid it's not." * * A soldier in the South Pacific wrote to his wife: "For land's sake, don't write any more of those nag- ging letters. I want to fight this war out in peace!" o * The American literature class was studying the poet Emily Dickinson. Miss Culpepper, during the discus- sion, happened to remark that for each time one of her poems was pub- lished her benefactors received' a check of $25. Some members of the class were astounded. Orvin Fillman, a lad whose mind has a practical trend when finances are concerned, immediately set to writing poetry. Here is the verse, and what appeared above it: "Wanted! A Publisher" Twenty-five dollars for a writ! Methinks the sum too large, Now isn't it quite a bit? Indeed! I have written a rhyme, Twenty-five dollars? I shall write all the time!! Unknowingly, Orvin perhaps has found a publisher, but the $25— that's another story! School Purchases New Truck Delivery of a new 1942 Chevrolet truck to be used for the hauling of coal and farm feed was made on March 17. Of one and one-half ton capacity, the truck is being, equipped with a dump box and hydraulic lift. The college was very fortunate in obtaining a release of this equipment from the WPB in Washington. The truck formerly used for this purpose was completely demolished several weeks ago when it collided with a telephone pole and a tree while loaded with four and one-half tons of coal. Before the Storm . . All is quiet in the administration building, save now and then the droning voice of some instructor ex- plaining some hypotheses of scien- tific discovery or expounding on the merits of Walt Whitman. Suddenly a shrill bell sounds heralding the storm. There is a great impact against doors, which give way under the pressure. The throng of students rush madly down the stairs three at a time, then slide to the next flight, al- ternating the two till the outside is reached. Is the building on fire? No, that isn't the reason for the scramble, for now they all dash for the building just south of them. Well, maybe that structure is on fire! But, no, they en- ter it! Then, is there an air raid? Oh, no! It's just the usual rush for the noon meal! Virginia Pate Answer to a history question: Hull House — another name for Congress. —opera house in New York. On Vacation . . . It's spring all right! It's not no- ticeable by some of the weather changes we have, but it's here. It's here because students are running to dinner without coats and the walks are full of people sauntering in the sun. The best sign yet appeared when Virginia Tubbs made a mistake about the date of spring vacation while reading another school paper, and got all excited about it. Which reminds me that spring vacation isn't far away —only two weeks now. But when vacation comes, we'll have to shout, "Vacation is here!" pretty fast be- cause before we know it, we'll be saying, "Vacation was here." Union is "a-buzz" with plans and ideas for vacation. Carloads going in all directions are making plans for the week-end, and suitcases are com- ing down from the closet to get dusted and packed for the coming event. There may be some who are planning to read that thousand pages of outside reading or finish that term paper. But wherever they were or what- ever they did, students always give those same old answers, "Never had a better time!" "Was it ever fun!" "It was scrumptious!" SIGMA IOTA KAPPA Fortune descended upon Sigma Iota Kappa T h u r s d ay evening, March 23, with Mr. Harry Simon as guest speaker. From the Ben Si- mon Clothing Company, he present- ed interesting information concern- ing men's styles in a very unique way. After a few introductory re- marks, Mr. Simon gave club mem- bers the opportunity of answering true-false statements, and rewarded each correct answer with a necktie. Needless to say, Mr. Simon re- ceived the approbation of the club members, for he left no less than 40 ties in their posession. Sefrtialt Sheicited. GEORGIANNA SPANOS "Home" is in St. Louis where Georgianna Spanos was born. Her only years away from home were those she spent at Oak Park Acad- emy and the four which she will soon complete at Union. An English major, her minors are history and education. She hopes to teach in an academy. Roller skating ranks as "number one" recreation with her. She also enjoys ping pong and swimming. She loses more sleep over term papers than anything else. But, neverthe- less, a completed term paper is an- other source of great satisfaction. Last year a monitor, this year a clerical worker, she has been active in the activities of the campus. She has acted as a Clock Tower typist, a prayer band leader, and has played in the college orchestra. Being a checker in the cafeteria has convinced Georgianna that she'd much rather see the students come by with heap- ing dishes of ice cream than with servings of eggplant. ROY ECKERMAN Originally from Minnesota, but for the past two years a resident of College View, Roy Eckerman plans, after graduation, to work as a minis- terial intern in Iowa. Roy, who was graduated from Maplewood Academy ,has done con- siderable travelling. In addition to having been in every "nook and cor- ner" of Minnesota, he has spent a considerable amount of time in Mich- igan and California. In 1941 he was privileged to attend the General Conference session in California. A religion major, he will graduate with minors in speech and history. Among his favorite pastimes are ice skating, roller skating, and selling automobiles. Three of his favorite foods are cake, honey, and ice cream. Nothing disturbs him more than to have his name mispronounced. He wishes that people would not insist on saying "Ackerman" instead of "Eckerman." Rum WILTSE Rousing long enough from her favorite hobby, sleep, Ruth Wiltse disclosed that next to sleep, she en- joys cooking—and eating, especially sour cream pie. Ruth comes from Modale, Iowa. English is her major; home economics and education are her minors. She spent two years at Oak Park Acad- emy and has been at Unicn four years She heartily dislikes (for the mo- ment at least) those people who are noisy while she is trying to sleep. She thinks of people who are late for appointments in the same way. Horesback riding and baseball are her favorite outdoor activities. A member of the Special Events and Religious Life committees, Mis- sionary Volunteer and Ministerial Association pianist, Sabbath school teacher, and prayer band leader, Ruth has been an active participant in Union's activities. MELVIN RICH "It can't be done," Melvin Rich from Denver, Colorado, was told when he came here expecting to work his entire way through college. But by perseverence and determined ef- fort Melvin has disproved this state- ment, and today, without having re- ceived any outside help whatsoever, he is among those who will be gradu- ated from Union College this spring. Of his six years at Union, five have been spent working in the bindery. For three and one-half years he was foreman of this department. Melvin's pet peeve is people who "don't know when to applaud." Kit- tenball and roller skating are among his favorite sports. On August 26, 1943, Ella Schmidt became the wife of Mr. Rich. A ministerial student with a minor in history, he and his wife have not yet decided to which field they will go after graduation. GENEVIEVE MCWILLIAMS Who is this young lady that is to be graduated with majors in chem- istry and biology, and a minor in mathematics? It is Miss Genevieve McWilliams, of course. Her ambition is to become a doc- tor, and she plans to go on to med- ical college and become just that. She has already taken a technician's course and thoroughly enjoys that kind of work. Bird-hunting is her favorite pas- time, not with a gun, but with a bird guide and field glasses. She en- joys good music and is often found playing her trumpet in the orchestra. She has a record which perhaps few possess, for her school work from grades one to sixteen has been taken here at Union. But that has not prevented her from seeing some of the rest of the world lying beyond the borders of Nebraska, as she has visited every state in the union and two foreign countries—Mexico and Canada. PERSONALITIE ckocl'sew. IN THE S Mr. and Mrs. C. Edgar Johnson, en route from Lorna Linda, Califor- nia to Des Moines, Iowa, stopped to visit their daughter Merelyn over the week-end of March 25-27. * * Rollin Nesmith from Illinois, who was a student here the first semester, visited friends the past week-end. * Another student of last year, Lor- raine Davis, from Kearney, Nebras- ka, was a campus visitor the week- end of March 16-20. * * Raymond Duper from Greeley, Colorado, spent several days with his brother William recently. * * Vera Jordan's aunt, Mrs. Clara Showalter of Nebraska City, visited at the college from March 23 to 26. * * Mr. and Mrs. Roland Streeter from Shelton Academy were guests of Elder and Mrs. H. R. Turner the past week-end. * * Pvt. Ralph Martinson, a former student from Minnesota, visited friends here for a day recently. * * Clayton Pogue, brother to Vida and James, was at the college the past few days. He was on his way back to Idaho. * * Mr. J. D. Conover, of Galton, Nebraska, spent several days with his daughter, Helen, recently. * Mrs. Ann Hove, from Minneapo- lis, spent a week at the college visit- ing her son, Olaf. Lincoln Citizens: Vote YES to Increase the Mill Levy March 11 Si Davenport For Best Haircuts 48th and Prescott 4p4i1 gad! (Editor's note: The following manuscript was turncd in as a corn• pleted assignment of a feature article for April Fool's Day.) Quote— —unquote. 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Rubber- armed Bill Shunter seems to be the class of the field in the art of snow- ball tossing, for he has a record of two broken windows and a mortar shell shot down the neck of a lady faculty member. The not-so-gentlemanly gentlemen of South Hall have developed a pen- chant for ambush lately—their vic- tims—the ladies, naturally. They get them every time leaving the dining room and stories are rife of tremu- lous maidens slipping out the back door of the dining room and detour- ing eight blocks to North Hall. The biggest sporting event of the week in South Hall was the bang-up celebration of Bob Cleveland's birth- day. Bob is spending the rest of the week reminiscing over his early school days when he could stand up in classes to recite. Next week the shuffleboard fiends will be at it again with the big wind- up tournament of the year starting Sunday morning. With Alden Chase as manager of the men's division and Wanda Klee and Evelyn Beebe as co-promoters of the ladies' section, the tournament promises to provide breath-taking entertainment. lep.M.N.M1.04•MWMMOIM/04M011• 14M.0,•0401,4•100•MMI.0”011M.01MOOINIENNMIIINMOINM.01.1M•011.=MINE=•041 (•:41 Ready for faster You'll find the Clothes you want for Easter and all spring at SIMON'S for both men and women It's Time to Get Up "0, Pogie, is it two A. M. already —I just got into bed! And I was having such a beautiful dream." Such is the rude awakening in the life of a night clerk when it is time to go on duty. Being a guardian of one hundred seventy girls lost in slumber is my job and I like it. My hobby (nat- urally enough) is peering down dark hallways and into dismal dust closets. Afraid? That's absurd! All the doors are locked, and there should be a night watchman outside wandering around' too. Of course, the doorbell rings oc- casionally and that is helpful in re- lieving the monotony. The rest of the time is the best study period I know of, for everything is quiet as a tomb. Before I realize it 4:30 a. in. has arrived and I can relax and go back to my dreaming after calling the next night clerk. Lola Love New Arrivals A son, Robert Lynn, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Herr, of 4826 Bancroft, Sunday morning, March 26. The baby, who was born at the Lincoln General Hospital, weighed seven pounds and six ounces. Mr. Herr is a junior at the college. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Travis of 4526 Prescott, became the parents of a baby boy, Ronald Thomas, on March 9. Mr. Travis is a college sophomore. ,),---------------------,....„----.:. I � i I � Wes 4a4Noad � I 1 � I 1 � 1218 0 St. � i 1 � 1 I �First in Easter Fashion. Famous Suits, Coats and � i I � Dresses. Choose from tailored and dress-maker type suits, � I I � I Chesterfield and boy coats and Dresses that are a sure I � I I � formula of heart appeal. Suits $19.75 to $49.50. Coats $17.98 � I to $49.50. 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Wiltse, from Loma Linda, California, made a brief visit at the college the week- end of March 25. Mrs. Wiltse, class of '43, is the former Helen Johnson, and Pfc. Wiltse, who finished his pre-medic course last year, is a med- ical student at the College of Med- ical Evangelists at Loma Linda. They visited Elaine Johnson, Ruth Wiltse, Miss Ruby E. Lea, Wilma Barr, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wiltse and friends. o Sgt. and Mrs. Herbert Hohensee, from Dallas, Texas, were here for a few days last week. Sgt. Hohensee sang special numbers for Sabbath school and Missionary Volunteer meeting. Both are former students. * Mrs. Emma Clifford, from El Paso, Texas, arrived' in College View March 14 to make her residence here with her daughter, Haziel. * * Mr. and Mrs. Jake Speh, from Alcester, South Dakota, visited their daughter Cleo the week-end of March 17-19. TWELVE-EIGHTEEN "0"