The Stetson Reporter

FOUNDER'S DAY MAIL-AWAY EDITION The ORTER ** Seventh Year—No. 16 DELAND, FLA,, WEDNFSDAY, JAN. 21, 1942 Z103 Price Five Centa Red Cross Campiis Capers Pleases Large Audience Estimates of Total Proceeds For R<>d Cross About #100 By Jean Trigg Monday night at 8:00 in Elizabeth Hall the big show, Campus Caper,, was pfesented before a large audience. The .event, sponsored by the Mystic Krewe, with the aid of the local Red Cross, the Honor, and the School of Music, was unusually well received by those who attended. The popular entertainment was held for the Ibenefit of the Red Cross and all proceeds are to be used toward ■building Stetson's contribution to war relief. The drive in which various organizations on the •campus are participating with benefits and shows, will be culminated with the activities on Founder's Day. Thomas F. Lambert, witty law school dean, did a fine job as Master of Ceremonies, and Stetson talent made up a most enjoyable cast. On the program were the Glee Club, Radio SPOKE TUESDAY Estimates of the total proceeds from Monday night's Capers production place the sum for donation to the Red Cross at about $100. Committee chairman Bob Barnett said at press time Tuesday that all ticket sellers had not yet reported, but that the $100 mark probably h?d been achieved. Cost of production was less than a dollar. , Program Announced For Founder's Day Celebration Chorus, vocal trio, and quartet. Instrumental music was played by a saxophone sextet, a cornet trio, and clarinet triple quartet; a violin solo was played by Bob Parks. The climaxing feature of the evening was Flonnie Anders, spotlighted on the stage in N (Continued on Page 5) Audience for the third weekly Forum lecture in the current series Tuesday afternoon heard S. Ralph Harlow, above, discuss the background for the present conflict in the Near East. Harlow is professor of religion and social ethics at Smith College. SUNDAY SPEAKER Stetson Audience To Hear Robert G. LeTourneau Sunday Noted Philanthropist Will Speak in Stetson /Char»el at 3:00 ALLEN CALLS VISIT "MEMORABLE OCCASION" A man whose self'styled "partnersWp with God" is credited with the inspiration for a remarkable, business success, and whose philanthropic efforts use 90 per cent of his Figablie income)—that's Robert G. LeTourneau, who has accepted President W. S. Alen's invitation to speak at Stetson next Sunday. LeTourneau, who started in youth as a farmer and mechanic, today holds the position of president of the firm of R. G. LeTourneau, Inc., one of the world's leading manufacturers of road building and other heavy machinery. The executive still follows a life devoted to a great degree to religious service, just as firmly as he. did when as a youth he found through spiritual guidance the incentive to improve himself and his -fellow men in matters both material and spiritual. Known to many as 'America's No. 1 Christian layman," LeTourneau is said to be tireless in his support of ail projects which "help to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ over the world where ever it is need- LeTourneau's unique "partnership with God" in business life began long before his industrial activities started on the steady up-hill road of financial success. The story is told of the time when his (modest garage business was ■ threatened with bankruptcy through accumulated idebts, but the young mechanic k' (Continued On Page 6) ' Manufacturer-philanthropist Pobert-G. LeTounieati, above, will sneak in Elizabeth Hall chapel at 3 o'clock next Sunday afternoon. Reports state that LeTourneau, sometimes 'called 'America's No. One Christian layman," will tell the story of how he found .through grayer the key to his' ■ phenomenal business success. Dear Alumni, It is-a distinct honor and pleasure for me to welcome you "Home" for a short visit to join with us in the celebration of "Founder's Day," and to honor those men who made this University possible! I hope for each of you that within these hallowed halls you may for a little while fade in your memory back to the pleasant, carefree college days of the past and forget momentarily the strife and horror of the war-torn world of today. May your few hours here bring you happiness and joy that will help you meet the present-day crises with a smile. Sincerely yours, James R. Gou>i,n Student Body President ALUMNI ENTERTAINMENT TO INCWE PLAYS, ASSEMBLY AND CAGE CONTEST E Harris Drew Wifl be Speaker Oa Stetson History at Assembly: Founder's Day Luncheon to he Saturday Program plans for Stetson University's February 7 Founder s Day, projected as a simplified substitute for a cost- iy Homecoming celebration, wene announced here Tuesday •~.y James Golden, captain of the sponsoring Mystic Krewe. \Vith the exception of the annual parade, football game and large-scale banquets, the program ON PROGRAM FOR FOUNDER'S DAY FORUM SPEAKER REVIEWS SITUATION IN THE NEAR EAST Dr. S. Ralph Harlow Talks of Racial and Political Problems Dr. S. Ralph Harlow, professor of religion and social ethics at Smith college, spoke to yesterday's forum audience on the topic, "The Background for the Present Conflict in the Near East." The speaker, a resident of the near east for 15 years, stressed the significance of conditions in that territory and their importance as a deciding element in the present conflict. Dr. Harlow gave listeners a historical background for present events by reviewing diplomatic relations between European countries and the near East, and particularly emphasized treaties made by France, England, and Russia. Racial and political problems, and the chances for future peace were among the present day topics brought out in the lecture. ; One of the foremost lecturers capable of discussing social and religious problems as well as international relations, Dr. Harlow has been a member of the Relief Commission in Asia Minor, the Near'East Relief, and the European Student Relief. He received Continued on page 5) E. Harris Drew, above, energetic president.of the Stetson University Alumni Association, has accepted President W .S. Allen's invitation to be the principal speaker for the morriing assembly program on Founder's Day, February 7, it was announced yesterday. The West Palm Beach attorney reportedly will discuss appropriate topics, found in his review of Stetson's historic founding. resembles closely the type of events formerly arranged for alumni celebrations, Golden stated. , > Principal speaker during the 24-hour schedule will be E. Harris Drew, president of the Stetson Alumni Association, who has accepted the invitation of President W. S. Allen, the announcement said.. Drew, who will discuss details of Stetson's historic founding and rapid development in DeLand, will be heard during * the morning assembly. The Founder's Day program will start Friday night, February 6, with, the Stover Little Theatre's presentation of two ,orie-act plays by James M. Barrie, "The Twelve Pound Look" and "The Old Lady Shows Her Medals." Theta Alpha Phi dramatic^ fraternity and other professional groups have planned dinners and group get-togethers for the hour following the theatre attraction, it was indicated. 'Social and professional fraternities have set aside the 8 o'clock hour on Saturday morning for breakfasts for local mem-' bers and visiting graduates, Golden said. Golden will.announce during the 10 o'clock assembly Saturday morning the results of Stetson's campus Red_ Cross War Relief Drive, which is being carried otit in cooperation with Founder's Day sponsors. Announcement then will include totals of all. types of donations which have been made by camp- Continued on page 5) BAPTIST CONVENTION VOTES $20,000 GRANT TO WMSITY Annual Appropriation ;o be Placed in Budget Delegates to the annual state meeJng of the Florida Baptist Convention in Panama City last \yeek voted ,com.' plete approval of a resolution pilbserited to,the effect that .Stetson University be placed in the stiatfe .organisation's year- :y budget for a grant or $20,000. The adoption of the resolu* 'on and the nayment this year of Allen Welcomes Alumni In behalf of the University—Trustees. Faculty, and students—I am happy to invite the alumni and friends to the Founder's Day celebration Friday evening and Saturday, February 6th and 7th. An impressive program is being prepared Honors ble E. Harris Drew of the class of 192.3,' distinguished attorney of West Palm Beach1 and President of the Alumni Association, will make the Founder's Day address. Profes-or Giffin and the Glee Clubs will sing. Dr. Stover and his associates are honoring the returning alumni and friends with a play on Friday evening. There will be many 'other attractive features. I hope you will come back home to the campus and help us honor the Alma Ma'er on this fifty-ninth birthday. WiixixiAM Sims Ai&tTX, President ■his_ ampunt cpnstitutes the final realization of a plan which was launched las'- summer by leading ministers of the Estate. - Commenting upon the gift of the $20,000 voted by he convention, Prefidenjt W. S. Allen said in chapel last Monday that ■ the sum represents "two 'per cent intei-ect on, a .million dol- ■■, Jars," or 'Vill be accepted by the ■ Southern I association as five per>^ cent of four hupdred; thousand;f dollars," thus1 gijVing the amiual,,. gift the nature of active inconig.'';; from a sizable endowment fundl':t1> "Stetso^i , accepts the Cpnyeny.," (Continued .On Page '£>};.''^M l! I! . «7ai4*' ' I • -,.:***. Ml