The Stetson Reporter

The Stetson Reporter EIGHTH YEAR No. 16 DELAND, FLA., WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3, 1943 Z103 PRICE FIVE CENTS Dr. Howes Challenges Grads To Carry Out Stetson Ideals In Commencement Address "Stetson men and women are showing their character all over the world," declared Dr. R. F. Howes, dean of the College of Law, as he addressed 21 graduating seniors January 29 at mid-year commencement. "We at Stetson have tried to show the significance of intellectual life, the spirit of religious life, and to direct aims of living for young people." Pres. W. S. Allen, aided by Dean H. C. Garwood. Dr. J. R. McVicker, Br. W. E. Duckwitz, and Dean Howes, conferred 12' bachelor of arts, five bachelor of science, three bachelor of law, and one bachelor of music degrees upon the graduates. Featured on the program were Prof. Harold M. Giffin, accompanied by Winston McQuiddy, who sang "The Buielder" by Cadman, and Miss Rosemary Clark who presided at the organ during the processional and recessional. Rev. Kenneth G. Rogers led the invocation while Rev. R. Grady Snowden pronounced the benediction. Referring to young men and women graduating during the present (Continued on Page 4) Albritton Recital Interrupted By Surprise Blackout Sirens heard in. the. distance announced an interruption to Barbara Peden Ajbritton's senior recital in the form of a half-hour surprise Wackout. Listeners, not having heard the alert, learned of the air raid drill only when Prof. Harold M. Giffin announced the alarm just as the lights had to be switched off. Giving her recital on January 19, about one week before she left Stetson to join her husband, Ensign Jamie Albritton who is in training at Harvard, the popular soprano sang groups of Italian, German, French, and English selections. Mrs. Albritton received a bachelor of music degree in absentia during last Friday's mid-year commencement exercises. Intra-American Cultural Relations To Be Discussed Two well-known Latin American .speakers will address Stetson audiences and townspeople Tuesday, FeL-- :uary 16, concluding a tour of the seven major educational institutions in Florida, according to announcement by Pres. W. S. Allen. Discussing "Cultural Relationships of the Americas" will be Dr. Pablo Max Ynsfran, visiting lecturer at the University of Texas who for a number of years represented the Paraguayan government in Washington and Dr. Fausto Soto, first secretary of the Chilean embassy in Washington. With headquarters at the University of Florida, the tour, extending from February 8 to 16, was suggested by the office of the Co-ordi- nator of Intra-American Affairs. Dr. Ynsfran and Dr. Soto, who, officials stated, are recognized authorities on the subject of Intra- American relations, will appear at 10:30 during an extended chapel hour in the Elizabeth hall auditorium. Florida Teachers To Confer Here Dr. Ezell In Charge Of Arrangements , Conference of about 40 Florida teachers will take place here Friday and Saturday, February 5 and 6, to discuss methods of internship and observation in practice teaching, according to announcement this week by Dr. B. F. Ezell. Under the sponsorship of the American Council of Education, conventionites will include members of the Stetson faculty and other teachers engaged in teacher-training programs. Dr. M. W. Carolhers, formerly of the soate department of education who is at present acting registrar at Florida State College for Women, will act as general chairman, Dr. Ezell stated. Meetings will open with a dinner in the Commons at 6 o'clock Friday night at which President W. S. Allen Continued oh page 4) Speaking Contest Program Revealed Five Florida colleges have signified intentions of attending the debate and speaking contests to be held here February 12 and 13, according to announcement by Dr. Irving C. Stover. They are: the University of Florida, St. Petersburg Junior college. Southern college, Rollins college, and Miami university. Sponsored by Pi Kappa Delta, na- ational forensic society, contest will include extemporaneous speaking, Continued on page 4) Spring Semester Plans Reveal Varied Activities by Edith Jphnsen Banquets, assemblies, plays, contests, dances, a holiday, commencement, and the presence of 30 to 40 new faces on campus are in store for students during Stetson's second' semester. February is not only a patriotic month but a, versatile ~~ one for Stetson. . Gathering here Fete Barnhart, Stetson Graduate, Killed in Crash Reflection Brings Pleasant Memories of Fall Semester by Bill Kennedy Despite war conditions and a number of former students in defense work, Stetson opened the first semester of the current school year with promising prospects. Freshman orientation week started things rolling and terminated in a talent night which offered entertainment including singing, dancing and the Peter D. Barnhart, Stetson graduate of 1941, was among the 35 victims of the plane crash in Dutch Guiana January 19, it was learned here recently. Barnhart, while here, was an honor student and member cf several honor societies. During his senior year he was a student instructor in physics and mathematics. As thee son of a re tired Methodist missionary, Barnhart was born in Persia. Before enlisting in the army signal corps in August, 1941, he taught radio in the DeLand branch of the Volusia Vocational school. At the time of the crash, he had adianced to the rank of first lieutenant. February 2-4 are nationally-known speakers as part of the Florida Chain of Mission Assemblies. Youth banquet, chapel speakers, and nightly meetings in the auditorium, as' well as daytime gatherings in the First Baptist church here, are.promised for Stetsonites and townspeople. Orian Osburn's senior recital comes up on February 9 with another music school highlight in an prgan recital by. Miss Rosemary Clark on the eighteenth. Miss Frances Buxton will assist at the violin. Drama, a speaking contest, and a dance are all crowded into one short weekend. On. February 11 and 12, ;the Stover Little Theatre players will give .another one of their sue-,, ■cesses, Sidney .Howard Is "The Silver Cord,", a..drama of the stirring account of -possessive mother Joye, and; its resulting jiragedy.. Heading the past is Helen JDoris "Mccormick, the tyrannical. mother; t Flonnie Anders as Christina,,.David's wife; ,Edith Miller as..;Hfistef^Risbert's fiance; (Continued on Page 4) playing of musical instruments, boosting the morale of all students. Fraternity and sorority rushing resulted in a good crop of neophytes. After the usual rush of parties, big dinners, and free cigarettes, the poor pledges resorted to running errands,, meeting the wrong end of paddles, and learning rules of the frats. . With Dr. Irving C. Stover directing, the.Little .Theatre players successfully presented "The Curtain Rises" and "Arsenic and Old Lace'', and the Glee Club, working in conjunction with the dramatic department, put on the fairy opera "Hansel and Gretel." Old Sadie.wasn't dead despite the controversy, and the great day of November 21 turned out to be a real success. Upperclassmen seemed to run away with all the honors at the. field meet proving their undenied superiority. After the . field event and the long beard' contest, Dogpatchers adjourned to the Slophouse for a meal financed by the "win- ninfolks" and consisting of. po'k chops, turnips, and sweet potatoes. Some of our talented boys and, girls wrote and produced a play carrying out the theme of Sadie Hawkins and presented, with the help of Jfifinny Snellings,and his.Miui,Hat- ters, in the Qp#y House. Proceeds ,went to war bonds and the swimming pool fund. Intramurals got under way quickly with* horseshoe pitching followed' by football and basketball for the Continued on page 4) Pictured above are four prominent speakers appearing here this week as a part of the .Florida Chain of Missionary Assemblies. They are (top left) John Williams Hughes, Mrs. John Burder Hipps, Mass Froese. and the Rev. Edward Muller. People Want Justice, Not Charity As Foundation For Their Future Says John Hughes At Banquet "Americans are the most charitable people that ever inhabited the world," said John Williams Hughes, speak ing Tuesday night during a Youth Banquet in Stetson's Commons. . "But," he added, "young people today are not asking for charity, but for justice." — Mr. Hughes as opening speaker on Editor Names New Reporter Staff Members Shift in Reporter staff members was announced this week by Editor Lillian McClement. Names added were Pamela Lipsoomb as associate editor replacing Pauline Bennett, Edith Johnsen replacing Miss Lipscomb as society editor, and Pat Fugle beginning at feature editor. Second semester will see Jean Shaw as proofreader replacing Harriet Steffens. "These changes," Miss McClement: emphasized, "are not being made because former staff members did not do well, but rather to allow others- to gain experience. "The Reporter is grateful for the the Chain of Mission assemblies, brought a message for and about young people all over the world. Hailing from Wales, the speaker has worked toward international understanding and was active in war relief during the recent Spanish revolution. "There is a great well of good will toward the people of this country. all over the world," he affirmed, "and other countries will not resent American leadership.," Therefore, he stated, our job is to attack the economic causes for the existence of war and of disease and poverty in all countries and proceed to find an economic solution for these problems. Pointing out that nearly all American families sometime or other originated from Europe, Mr. Hughes suggested it is now time for us to return to the old countries and carry ideas from our progressive, en- fine work done by everyone on the ,■ ergetic way of life to them_ staff during the fall semester and,! «Solr,e people thinks," he said looks forward to an even better that we wiU have an economlc de_ paper between now and June." I pression after this war, but there is Continuing on the editorial staff j no danger of this as long as we are will be Spores -Editor Ralph MUt m- '■ willing to see to it that the prom- sek, and Exchange Editor Jimmy I ises made to other nations in our Smith. With the exception of the j name are kept." proofreader, the business staff will j Shares Platform with Mrs. Hipps remain the same with T. R. Mims as j Speaking again at 8:30 o'clock on advertising manager, Vernon San- the subject "A Newcomer Looks at derson as circulation manager, and Helen Anderson as bookkeeper. American Democracy," Mr. Hughes shared the platform with Mrs. John .Burcxj" Hipps, missionary from China. Stating that China is at last unit- i ed under the leadership of General- Prexy Speaks At Church Dedication lssimo and Madame Chiang Kai >hek, and that it is probably as Pres. W. S. Allen journeyed to Lake City last week-end to attend the dedication of the First Baptist church there. As guest of the Rev. W. T. Halstead, Dr. Allen was closing speaker on the program, discussing the subject, "Civilization Tomorrow." . modern as any country in the west, Mrs. Hipps listed two of the contributions that China will make to the post-war world as a lover of peace and a spirit of balance. "The Chinese people have," she said, "an abhorrence of war that is (Continued on Page 4)