The Stetson Reporter

The tetson Reporter Sixth Year—No. 17 DELAND, FLA., WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22, 1941 Z103 Price Five Cents AUTHORITY ON WORLD AFFAIRS TELLS OF GERMAN REARMAMENT Dr. Albert Brandt, Exponent of The Republic; One of First Exiled by Hitler Dr. Albert Brandt, the third speaker in the Forum series, yesterday addressed the Forum audience on "What Can America Do For Europe." Dr. Brandt has an interna' tional reputation as an authority on world affairs, philosophy, and sociology and his articles appear regularly in several of the leadig American periodi* cals. His expose of Germany's secret rearmament program, published in Forum and Liberty .Magazines in 1934 wer£ re* printed the world over and used by Congress in its munition in* restigation. For the past seven years he has been Professor of Philosophy and the Social Sci* ences at tlie University of New* ark. Dr. Brandt is a descendent of tlie Arbarbaral family of Spain which helped to finance Colum* bus. He acquired his first mili* :ary experience as a cavalry of* ficer in the first world war and administrative training with the German commission to the World Court of Peace at The id ague. He was an outstanding speaker for the Republic and was one of the first to be exiled by Hitler. Dr. Brandt at the present time ;s a leader of the adult educa* :ion movement in the United States and has given many courses in adult education not only in current events but also on philosophical subjects. "Hitler Marches on South America" is the topic chosen by Rev. Ewart Turner who will ad* dress the Forum audience the week following. The Rev. Mr. Turner spent this last summer in South America and from 1930*34 was pastor of the his* ioric. American Church in Ber* lin. "Watch Adolph Hitler, he is the growing man of destiny, the most fateful revolutionist of our age, who will refashion the world's map." That is what a famous Berlin professor said ten years ago to Mr. Turner and he immediately began to study Hitler's plans and methods of action. Today Mr. Turner is ihe outstanding authority on Hitler and National Socialism based on frst hand contacts in* iide the Third Reich. He has '.been inside Nazi Germany in residence longer than any other (Continued on Page 4) DIRECTS GLEE CLUB Dr. Albckt Brandt Ezell and Allen At Educator s Meet President Also Speaks At Inverness Dr. B. C. Ezell and President W. S. Allen represented Stet* son in Lakeland yesterday at a meeting of the Florida Educa* tioal xAdvisory Council. Presi* dents and heads of Education Departments from all Florida institutions of higher learning gathered on the campus of Flor* ida Southern College for the meet. Both Dr. Allen and Dr. Ezell joined in a discussion concern* ig teacher training plans for the State. President Allen delivered an address at the Inverness First Baptist Church last Sunday. In* vited to attend by E. C. Turner, Stetson graduate and pastor of the church, the occasion was the fifth anniversary of Rev. Tur* ner's servie at the Inverness church. Final Chapel Held Monday "Count the minutes," Pres. W. S. Allen said last Monday morning as he announced that the present meeting would be the final Chapel period of the se* mester. Dr. Allen went on to say that he believed that with exams beginning Thursday the students could use their time to better advantage if they would use it going over their books or consulting their instructors. Continuing lie said that fifteen minutes spent in the right way _:iay mean the difference be* twecn a C and a D or an E. In conclusion the president wished the student body the best cf luck and said that he and the faculty had great faith in them, believing that if the students put forth their best effort they all can pass their courses. Professor Harold M. Gif* fin (above) is director of the Stetson Glee Club which plans an extensive tour of South and West Florida beginning on January 31st. Tentative ar* rangements scheduled appear* ances in Vero Beach, Palm Beach, Miami, Fort Myers, St. Petersburg, Plant City, Lakeland, Sarasota, and Bar* tow. Another tour later will take the famed singers to a few northern states. The Stetson Radio Chorus, a smaller group of picked voices, is also directed by Mr. Giffin. They have appeared ■ recently in Daytona Beach, Orlando, and other Florida cities. Must Apply Early For Flying Course Medical examinations for ad* mission to the new quota of the Civil Pilot's Training Course are now in progress at the rate of two or three per day, and it is expected that the work will be completed this week. Al* though applications are still be* ling received, selections of the most promising candidates are being made and the quota will probably close this week. Stu* dents who are interested in en* rolling should see Dr. R. I. Al* len as soon as possible as there is several days delay in securing parent's consent and appoint* ment for physical examination. Considerable competition has arisen among the girls for the two available positions on the quota, and it is thought that an aptitude test will be given each girl before the final decisions are made. ALLEN AGAIN ELECTED HEAD OF FLORIDA BAPTIST GROUP Delegation of 1200 Head Traditional Performance of Glee Club; Next Convention in Panama City President W. S. Allen of Stetson University was re*- cently reelected president of the Florida Baptist Convention at a meeting held in Gainesville, Jan. 16. Dr. Allen's election was by unanimous voted. Other officers elected who are well known to Stetson students are Dr. Roy Angell, Miami, first vice president; Dr. David M. Gardner, St. Peters* burg, statistical secretary; and Dr. C. M. Brittain, Jacksonville, secretary*treasurer. President Allen commented on the three*day meeting saying, "It is the greatest convention in spirit and accomplishment that I have ever attended. Every ac* tion was forward looking and entirely worthy." Pie also com* mended the Stetson Glee Club on its fine performance at the convention which was unusually well received. It has been a tradition for a number of years that the Stet* son Glee Club sing at the Con* vention. This year Dr. Allen an* nounced in chapel that after the outstanding performance of the Glee Club donations were made which made the trip more than covered the financial expenses of the trip. An estimated 1200 delegation of Florida Baptists were present at the meeting of the eighty*six year old organization. Speakers were Dr. Louie D. Newton, vice president of the Baptist World Alliance; Miss Kathleen Mallory, south*wide secretary of the Woman's Missionary un< ion; an dDr. J. H. Harrison. The First Baptist church of Panama City was chosen as the meeting place of the next con* vention to be held in 1942. The opening sermon at next year's convention will be given by Dr« W. T. Halstead, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Lake City. CHAIN OF MISSIONS SPEAKER WILL BE GRACE OVERTON Well Known Teacher And Author to Lecture In Commons Highlighting the daily ses* sions of the Florida Chain of Missionary Assemblies, which meets January 29th at the Uni* versity Commons will be Grace Sloan Overton, teacher, author, and young people's enthusiast. Of interest in the fact that Mrs. Overton is the only woman to receive the honorary degree of L.L.D. for "her contribution to society through the church" and secondly, that in the past three years she has visited — staying a week each—69 uni* versity and college campuses. Thirty of these were state uni* versities or state colleges. In this city, Mrs. Overton will address young people, also a special meeting of teachers and mothers arranged during her stay. Reference in the latter talk no doubt will be made to her book, "Love, Marriage and Par* enthood." On the regular programs she will talk on the qutstions, "Can Christians Save the World?" and "Who is a Good Human Be* met For 12 years Mrs. Overton (Continued on Page 5) Editorial You have all been extended verbal good wishes from President Allen for a successful examination( period. The Editor and Staff of the Stetson Reporter add a written word of encouragement to the tensing test'takers of the morrow. We hope that your work throughout the semester and the results of your last minute studying will enable you to know all the answers, at least 70 per cent of them. We remind you also that Stetson has an honor system, although never formally passed by a campus- wide vote. The unwritten, unpassed system is built on the inherent honor of each individual student and is" brought into use by his sense of fairness and personal integrity. We are sure that formal action on this sub' ject was not necessary. Except for those who are leaving us through com' pletion of their collegiate work this term, we hope to see all of you at the registration tables next February 3rd and 4th. For those who are leaving we are sad to see you go but extend to you our hope for fame, fortune, and happiness in the future. Instrumental And Voice Recital Given Last Night Vocal Selections are Original Compositions of Music School Students A varied and interesting recital was presented by the School of Music last evening in Elizabeth Hall. The pre gram opened with a string quartet composed of Mil* dred Wade, Aileen Worth, Verna Baer and Jean Botts, playing the Adagio, Allegro and Andante movements of Mo* zart's C Major for string quar* tet. William Mathis played as a piano solo, Prelude in D Flat Major by Chopin. The voice selections were original compositions of stu* dents enrolled in the Music School. Frances Arkley sang Al* mon Wescott's number, "I Find You Everywhere I Look," and Barbara Peden sang "The Mem* ory of Your Smile" which was composed by Mary Elizabeth Bostick. "Gray Rain" written by William Mathis was sung by a trio made up of Barbara Peden, '■'arbara Mabry, and Barbara Hunter. These compositions are characterized by their rhythm and modern harmony. The com* poser of each song served as ac* companist when his or her num* l)er was sung. These songs are from an original operetta which (Continued On Page 8) Speech Class Gives Program Story-Tellers Present Valentine Entertainment Mrs. McEntire's Story Telling class, Speech 309, sponsored a story telling program Wednes* day, January 14, in the Little Theatre. The theme of the pro*. gram was Valentine's Day. Members of the class present* ed poems and stories depicting the origin and celebration of the day. Brunelle Holder and Bill Strickland were in charge of ar* rangements for the presentation, while Kay Ward was response (Continued on Page 4)