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TheOFFICIA L WINTHROPCOLLEGJdE STUDENT WEEKLY oniaPUBLICATION n VOLUME XXI ROCK HILL. SOUTH CAROLIKA. FEBRUARY 4. 1944 NUMBER 12 College Christian Mission Week A New Semester Swiftly Under Way To Begin On Campus February 13; Dr. McPherson, Principal Guest After 2-Day Registration Of Students Four Days ot Seminars, Registrar Kelly Greets Brand New Freshmen Three Days Assemblies, Programs With Guest Speakers Mrs. Johnson Names Ship For Easter Sponsored jointly by Win- throp's YWCA and leading Fraser Says Rock Hill churches, College "David Bancroft Johnson" Christian Mission week is Classes Meet 46 Times slated'co get under way on the In 'Normal' Semester, campus Sunday, February 13, [Winthrop Meads Exam Schedule Is Same and continue through Thurs- day, February 17, featuring a In Impressive Ship One thousand, three hun- varied program of assemblies, dred and seventy-four Win- seminars, vespers and student Launching Service throp students began their forums led by eminent visit- fifth wartime semester on Jan- ing speakers. With the words "I christen uary 28, following two days this ship David Bancroft for registration. Dr. N. C. McPherson, president Dr. Mowat G. Fraser, acting of Wesleyan college, will be thi' Johnson." Mrs. Johnson for- mally christened and spon- president, stressed the fact that principal guest speaker at the four- this semester was of usual length. «ay session. Other prominent sored the Liberty ship, named in honor of Winthrop's foun- All classes will meet 46 times, quests included on the program which is considered by leading are Joe Garrison, head of Presby- der and first president, at an impressive ceremony at the colleges and universities as stand- terian student work in the South, ard. from Louisville, Ky.; Dr. Harold Brunswick. Ga.. shipyards Thursday. January 13. Holiday and exam schedules will Hutson, head of the department oi' remain as printed heretofore. The Bible at Birmingham Southern; Dr. W. D. Magginis. head of the education department and a mem- only possible change in semester and Howard Rees, Baptist student events will be concerning com- .vorker, Washington, D. C. ber of the College staff during Dr. '..nson's administration, deliv- mencement exercises. These, now Plans call for a special Monday scheduled from May 20-22, occupy morning assembly session on Feb- ered the main address. Ho cited Dr. Johnson's service and leader- three day: aturday through Mon- ruary 14, at which time classes; day. It has been suggested that will be shortened and guest speak- ship in-public education and traced the growth of Winthrop from its seniors may wish to cut this down beginnings in a small stable in Co- to two days so as to allow the RATION BOOK DEADLINE lumbia to South Carolina's College presentation of diplomas to fall on The business office has an- for Women of today. Sunday. No change will be made nounced that all ration books "Dr. Johnson worked as a pio- without the consent and approval must be turned in by Saturday- neer ... for the upbuilding of Win- of members of the graduating class. February 12. Students are ask- throp College and of the woman- Signing up for second semester courses in their first semester at Winthrop. left to Because of the long Christmas ed to deposit them in the box hood of South Carolina." Dr. Mag- right, are Maruja Cortes, Costa Rica; Bette Culler, Orangeburg; Beverly Bishop Baker, Ai- holidays, the regular spring holi- placed in the business office- as ginis said. ken ; Annie Sue Fields, Marion; Gladys Tedder. Darlington i Ernestine Hayes, Latta, Jane days will be dispensed with. How- soon as possible. A. M. Graham, business man- Mendez, Costa Rica. (Photo by Smyly.) ever, three days will be given for ager. introduced Dr. Magginis and Easter. They begin at 12 midday read a telegram from Governor on Friday .April 7. and end at 10 er Joe Garrison will be presented Mrs. Johnson pauses just Olin D. Johnston expressing his p.m. Monday, April 10. to faculty members and students before she christens formally regrets that he could not attend. Winthrop Names Campus 'Pin-Up Man' Condition exams will be held There will be two assemblies dur- the S. S. David Bancroft George K. Willis, representing the April 17-21. Senior final exams ing the week, both beginning at Johnson, Liberty ship. (Cour- Rock Hill Junior Chamber of Com- begin May 12 and continue noon on Tuesday and Thursday. tesy of J. C. Porter, Junior merce. which requested Represen- In Valentine's Day Picture Contest through May 18. Second semester Also included on the Mission Chamber of Commerce repre- tative James P. Richards to sug- exams begin May 12 and end May sentative.) week program are forums and teas gest David Bancroft Johnson as Do you have a man who is 18. in Johnson hall every afternoon at the name of a Liberty ship to the the pin-up type? Are you tired Although the enrollment de- 4 o'clock, and worship services in creased due to the large graduat- Maritime commission, presented to Seniors Name of gazing at feminine pin-ups? AAF Officers dormitories led by the visiting Frank Poole of the J. A. Jones ing class at the end of the first se- ligious workers from 9:50 until Dr. Vance Construction company, which built The Young Democrats will mester, the number of withdrawals 10:20. the ship, a picture of Dr. Johnson May Day Girls turn the tables on Valentine's Of SC-.NC has been considerably less than A special feature of Mission to be placed in the ship. Mrs. G. W. Day when the "cutest." "man- during the same period of time week is the series of speeches to Is Guest (Continued on Page 4> At Class Meet liest" and "best looking" of in 1942-43. There were only 20 be given by Dr. McPherson cach On Campus withdrawals first semester of this night in the new auditorium begin Winthrop's picture gallery In a senior class election held Winthrop college will play host year as compared with 100 first ning at 6:45. Dr. McPherson's top Agnew Appointed will be chosen in a campus- Feb. 8-10 in Senior hall. Martha Buice of to the United States Army Air • Continued on Page 4i ics will be "Do We Need Religion?' wide contest. "Power of a Purpose," "Facing Dr. Rupert B. Vancc, president Anderson. Nell Johnson Collins of Corps this week end when staff War Committee Charlotte. Helen Hair of Spartan- Life Unafraid," "Spirit of Expec of the American Sociological So- Ten cents enters any picture, burg and Barbara Walker cars enter campus gates f< tancy" and "Victory Over Cir- ciety and sociology professor at Head This Week and if you're patriotic, you might day "convention" of commanding Some 40 Here the University of North Carolina, Greenville were selected to attend like to buy several stamps to boost cumstances." May Queen Churchill Carroll of officers representing North Members of the committee mak will hold a lecture-discussion se- Betty Agnew was named this the Fourth War Loan Drive. York in the annual May Day exer- ing plans for College Christian ries on the campus beginning Tues- week chairman of the Central War Judging the finals in the i South Carolina. In PSA Meet day, February 8, featuring South- committor, following the resigna- cises Ihis spring. Jane Coker of torium February 14 at 7:30. will Mission week, and working with Hartsville had been previously The visiting commandants have More than 40 students from eight ern social problems. He will be the tion of J« j. ne Marshall, former he Captain R. L. Goldman, com the Inter-church council of Rock named maid of honor. planned an instructive and colleges in the state are expected Hill, headed by the Rev. Julian guest of the College ard sociology chairman manding officer of the 41st College to attenu the annual Presbyterian Lake, are Miss Faith James, Dean department. Jeanne resigned the work be- The four senior beauties were Training Detachment: Dr. H. L. siructivc program for their panel chosen from a list of nine mem- discussions, according to Capt student association conference Kate Glenn Hardin, the Rev. A. S Dr. Vance will have dinner in cause her new position as man- Frick. superintendent of Winthrop which will be held here Saturday (Continued on Page 4) the dining room at 1:01. A tea aging editor of The Johnsonian re- bers of the class, the other live Training school, and Miss Isla El- R. L. Goldman, commanding offi- nominees being Jessie Mae Boswell cer of the 41st College Training and Sunday, February 12-13, with sponsored by Pi Gamma Mu, so- quires most of her time. Betty- for- ierbe, member of the English de Winthrop college and Oakland ciology fraternity, will be given in mer committee member, was ap- of Greer. Helen Goodyear of Mul- partmcnt. Prizes will be sent to Detachment. Problems and ques lins, Louise Hicklin of Richburg, lions arising from situations at Avenue Presbyterian church serv- the Rose room of Johnson hall at pointed by Dr. Mowat G. Fraser the winners by the organization g as joint hosts. Students Hold 4:15. At 5:00, Dr. Vance will lead upon recommendation of members Virginia Lussardi of Spartanburg, President Betty Agnew announced. home posts will be debated, ani and Anne Murrah of Union. possible solutions or suggestions The two-day conclave will have a discussion on "Social Problems of the War committee. Pictures may be handed in to its principal speaker. Joe Garri- A commerce senior from Starr, Mary Wood, president of the offered. Reports are to be given in the Southern Region,' followed Betty Agnew. Senior hall; Taddy son. director of Presbyterian stu- Panel, First In Betty has been active in many senior class, has announced the .-oncerning the progress of the re- at 8:00 by a lecture on "Civiliza- Welsh, North; Louise Pettus, dent work in the South. Other pro- tion's Discontent and the Promise campus activities since her fresh- runners in the election for sen- South; Mary Edna Porter. Roddey; ipective aviation students, strcss- man year. She is now serving as ior superlatives. The girls chosen ng their course of study, physic, gram features include student dis- Assembly Set of Social Science." and Nell Irby, Breazeale. cussion groups, informal banquet, On Wednesday at 4:15, Kappa Student Government secretary and in the finals will be revealed when The contest starts today and raining, and public relations with Acting President Mowat president of Young Democrats. She The Taller rolls from the presses the school and community in which ind special addresses by Mr. Gar- Delta Pi, education club- will spon- ends February 11. rison and the Rev. Julian Lake. Fraser and student representatives sor a tea in Johnson hall, after has served on both executive and in the latter part of the spring. President Agnew urges every- various training detachments Alice Turner, president of the sen judicial councils- was senate typ- The following list of girls were are located. Winthrop student committees in- which Dr. Vance, continuing his one to "invest a dime and gel Joe clude Mclvina Hobson and Caroline ate; Pinky Bethea, editor of The parley on Southern social prob- ist. a member of the glee club and nominated before Christmas in or-! off that desk and into the pin-up Heading the list ol military per- Stroup, registration; Mary Frances Johnsonian; Dorothy Bethea, stu (Continued on Page 4) president of the chorus. (Continued on Page 4' ntest where he belongs." nnci will be Capt. James T. Gies dent government president; and Crawford, posters; Kathleen Win- representing Maxwell Field, Mont- ters, music; Eliza Austin, decora- Mary Mahon, chief freshman coun gomery, Alabama, home quarters sellor, answered student questions tions; Mary Callaham and Irene for the Eastern Flying Training Yates, entertainment; Mary Edna concerning Winthrop college, its Original Cossack Chorus Will Appear Here February 9 Command. rating and future, for more than Porter, placement; and Ollie Ruth an hour yesterday in the first of The Winthrop convention is one' Greene, banquet. a series of student-administration As The Fourth Of Winthrop College Artist Course Series >f a series of regular meetings Colleges sending representatives are Clemson, The Citadel, P.C., assembly programs. ranged by Shvedoff; "The Morn- certs all over the globe. Now in clu-duled throughout the year. In discussing faculty tenure, Dr. Presenting a program of Coker, Lander, Anderson, Lime- Semester's Ariisi Course Series ing Greets Us." by Shostakovich their fourteenth season in Amer- Fraser stated that according to the the songs and dances of Rus- stone and the University of South March 7: Philadelphia Opera and arranged by Jaroff; "In Praise ica, they are descendants of the system now in operation, no fac- sia, the original Don Cossack Carolina. chorus, under the direction of Company in Gilbert and Sulli- of Raspberries," arranged by Shve- race of . greatest hero ulty member could be dismissed doff; "Marching Song," by Shve- of the centuries-old who The Rev. Schmidt Serge JarolF, will appear on van's "lolanthe" (in English). Miss Helen Locus, New without seven months' notice and March 21: Cleveland Sym- doff; "Kuban Song" and "At the lived and died in the Don River ' a hearing, if desired. He pointed the fourth Winthrop college Is Vesper Speaker phony Orchestra, in a program Smithy." arranged by Jaroff. valley. Instructor on Campus out the progress which had been artist course series Wednes- day, February 9, at 8 o'clock largely of popular classics. Now settled in the United States, After undergoing fifteen months' Newest addition to the Winthrop made in the improvement of stu- the chorus was the featured attrac- grooming by Jaroff, the Don Cos- The Rev. John Schmidt of the in the new auditorium. May 1: Oratorio, "The Holy Theological Seminary in Columbia faculty is Miss Helen Locus, in- dent - faculty - administrative rela- City," interpreted by Rock Hill tion last summer for eleven straight sack chorus was invited to sing in tionships and cited the monthly From a repertory of songs di- will be guest speaker at vespers structor in physical education, who and Winthrop Choral Society, weeks on the Radio City Music hall the Embassy church, and in 1921 faculty meetings as proof of the rect from the battlefields of the in Johnson hall auditorium Sun- comes from Staten Island. N. Y- and soloists. stage. Since their arrival in the became the official choir of the St. and is a graduate of New York democratic participation of the fac- Red army, the program will con- States, the group has been con- Sofia cathedral in the Bulgarian day night at 6:45. ulty in college affairs. He said that sist of "Funeral S'.-rvice," arranged University and Indiana University. stantly studying the Constitution capital. The Reverend Schmidl, author Since receiving a B.S. and M.A. most of the reasons included in by Shvedoff; "Legend," by Tschai- and many have been issued theii One ot the admirers, an impre- "Song of an Apple," also arranged of many books including "The from N. Y. U. and another M.A. the Southern Association's removal kovsky and arynnged by Jaroff; naturalization papers. sario, offered Jaroff a tour of Eur- Riches of His Grace" and "The of Winthrop from its accredited "Blessed Art Thou, O Lord," by by Shvedoff; "Through the Street," from Indiana U-, Miss Locus has Founded under Serge Jaroff's di- ope, America, Africa and Austral- Cross Destroys," has been paid taught at N. Y. U., served as pro- hist had been wholly removed. Tschaikovsky, and "In Thy King- by Varlanoff and arranged by Jar- rection in a military camp near ia and since the completion of the off, and "Song of Stenka Razin," high tribute in religious circles for gram director at the U.S.O. and Pinky Bethea discussed the need dom," by Tchesnokoff. Constantinople more than twenty trip, the Don Cossack chorus has his translations of Dr. Carl Heim's arranged by Dobrovein. YWCA in Texas, Mich., and taught for the adoption of a constructive "Russian Fair," by Shvedoff; years ago, the chorus nas pre- been invited to nearly every coun- famous books- "Gospel of the (Continued on Page 4) "Parting," arranged by Shvedoff: in the public schools of Belmore, Also, "Two Soldiers Songs," ar- sented almost five thousand con- try in the world. Cross" and "The Living Fountain." N. Y. Friday, February 4, 1944 Page 2 THE JOHNSONIAN S. §. David Bancroft Johnson What We Live By: A Forum For Dissemination of Campus Opinion When the S. S. David Bancroft John- monument, he couldn't have chosen one The Johnsonian wants to deserve a reputa- son Liberty ship, named in honor of that would have been more characteris- tion (or accuracy, thoroughness and fairness c tic of his life's work. For as this ship Winthrop's founder and first president, does its part in winning the war, like- in covering the Winthrop college campus. You Ihc Campus Town Hall slid down the runways at Brunswick, will do us a favor if you call our attention wise our founder's influence and ser- to any failure in measuring up to any of these By BETTY VAUGHAN Ga., last month, it meant more to Win- vices have spread to make freedom and fundamentals of good newspapering. thropians than honor and prestige. The greater opportunity for all. ship was and will be living testimony to Dr. Johnson was a man of ideas. He An extremely long vacation proved at least bout our much anticipated new president. the services Dr. Johnson rendered to in- visioned a college for women at a time one valuable point for most Winthrop girls— From all that we have heard over the state, sure the American way of life. when equal opportunity for men and it seems they had plenty of time to read the we can be looking forward to getting a new president in the not too distant future. When To those of us who were present at women was not a popular cause. He rec- papers and keep up with current affairs. And that time comes, I think the board of trus- the launching, the occasion was certain- ommended the democracy that goes with in keeping up with cur.ent events, they nat- ly memorable. When Mrs. Johnson said having students in uniform. As a pio- tees and the administration could pay the Gcufua/Zy urally kept one eye open for news of our student body no higher compliment than to "I christen this ship David Bancroft neer. he worked until he saw his dream Johnson," and the huge gray hulk slid of a'woman's college come true, as well By PINKY BETHEA much-talked about college president-to-be. announce to us the selection, rather than let- One well informed senior had both eyes open ting us find out by rumor or read it in the into the water, there were tears in the as many of his educational plans. With no after-holi- eyes and lumps in the throats of us all— The S. S. David Bancroft Johnson day exams staring us and has an inkling that "it won't be long now". newspapers. This is a family affair, and we ship sponsors. College administrators gives those of us of Winthrop much to Hence this week she came forth with a letter want to get it "in the family" rather than in the face, this sec- having to learn it as outsiders. and representatives. Rock Hill repre- think about. This vital ship which boasts ond semester holds thp on how the long-awaited-for news should be sentatives and shipyard workers, who Dr. Johnson's name leads us to see the released. We'd say the idea is good. Sincerely, record for the most Dot Hart paused and laid down their tools. man himself and to vision with him the pleasant of this college Dear Town Hall Editor: Had Dr. Johnson selected his own goal he set for us. cycle. Being on the sending end of "letters to the Things seem about editor" isn't usually my field, but a thought Food HttVCtt Air Corps Here, Positive the same as before, occurred to me which I thought would be though with the ex- good to share with the rest of the College. The Senate's Christmas present to the Col- Questions concerning the effect of there is very little. We're all pretty busy ception of the weath- lege came about two weeks ahead of time, er, and it continues to The chapel program Thursday morning on and promises to continue to be a most suc- the residing aviation students on cam- equipping ourselves for the warring, as student questions concerning the College, pus living were echoed many times dur- well as the post-war, world. Too, the be changeable. We cessful brain-child throughout this session settled down to an early and long spring, sponsored by the Senate, seems to be another and in years to come. We mean the cozy, shiny ing the holidays by friends and patrons aviation students are under strenuous step in the right direction on that road to of the College. These questions cause us, military discipline. Six days a week they and then it turns winter time again. cafeteria in the basement of Johnson hall, have only one hour, from 6:15 to 7:15 better understanding between the administra- which is over its "green" stages now and now that we are back again, to take tion and the student body. And one of the opens tomorrow night for a regular run of stock of our campus, to look about us p. m., in which to associate with Win- good things about this program is that it is four meals per weekend. Main attraction fea- and see if our answers match the situa- throp students. Saturday when the avi- Plenty There's plenty stir- the first in a series. Senate President Alice tion. ation students have more free time, the Stirring ring now for all-cam- tures plenty of good food all dolled up to put pus participation. One Turner says there will be others all during on a real show. Since the arrival of the unit of avia- students, except seniors, are required to the year in which students' questions on As for students, faculty members and the tion students last February, the campus be on the campus and accounted for af- comer-up that will take red circling on things concerning the College will be answer- Army the concensus of opinion seems to be situation has been a positive one with ter 6 p. m. everybody's calendar is the visit of Dr. ed. This shows a spirit on both sides which that the new Senate cafeteria has filled a def- wholesome relationships among the avi- There is nothing' really new about Rupert B. Vance of the University of should contribute to the much-talked-of inite 'must' on the campus. They say: ation students, Army personnel, girl having men on the campus. Men have North Carolina who will be here Tues- "tone" of the school. On the part of the stu- students and faculty members. The com- enrolled here for summer sessions and day, Wednesday and Thursday as the dents. it shows an interest in the college— Jeanne Lott, senior—"Rock Hill has few munity, as a whole, has recognized the lived in the dormitories. There are co- guest of the College and the sociology our college, and on the part of the adminis- good enting places. It certainly helps to solve Air Corps station here as another \var- ed colleges all around us. We do realize, department. With such honors as pres- tration, it shows a recognition of the fact a definite problem." time measure and has, as the nation, however, that men on the campus of this ident of the Sociological society and the that we, too, are Winthrop. Winthrop belongs Caroline McMaster, junior—"The cafeteria commendably swung along with the new institution, that has been strictly a col- second southerner to hold that job, Dr. to the people of the state, of course—the peo- lege for women since its beginnings, is Vance is marked up as plenty good. A fills a great need and adds something to the situation. ple of the state who are our parents, our social life, of the campus." Now we don't mean that there has out of the ordinary. It is natural, then, pointer is that, along the visiting pro- friends and our fellow Winthrop daughters. been only smooth sailing since the hous- that our friends and patrons should fessor idea, he will add new blood and The faculty and the administration are Win- Mary Harrison, sophomore—"I think it's a ing of the 41st College Training Detach- want to know abouf t the situation. We new life to discussion topics. throp. Without them we could not have a grand idea and a really swell place to take ir ment here, for there have been prob- appreciate their ir .rest. We are proud Another "must" is the annual College school. But above all, we, the student body— date for weekend meals. That is—if a per- lems, just as there are in any new set- to be able to stake for them our positive Christian Mission week which starts 1500 strong—are Winthrop. That is a fact son's lucky enough to have a date." up. But we do claim that the placement claim. We are proud, too, that we can February 13. which is often overlooked by us when we Jane Taylor, freshman—"I think the cafe- of the aviation students in adjacent cooperate and offer Winthrop as train- criticize Winthrop and by others when they teria's wonderful. Why, I'd j willing to help quarters with regular students is as ing grounds for the Army Air Corps by think of Winthrop. over there myself just to keep it going." normal as almost any wartime measure. lending education facilities that were Looking back to last Maria Harrison, freshman—"Sure, I like it, All this talk of better administration—stu- As for the gallivanting that is usual already here and that are necessary for and I plan to visit the place often, too." semester, the staff dent body relationships is leading up to one for boys and girls of the same age — the military training program. Martha Guess, senior—"The Senate and the wants to make a very thing which occurred to me when I was at special correction. In listing the new cafeteria heads and workers are to be com- Help-The Press! staff of regular reporters, Claire Mar- home and interested people were asking a- mended for the success of the cafeteria." shall's name was listed as Claire Max- Resolutions are definitely in order news bulletins. The boxing process is well. Freshmen won't try out for The now at the beginning of this semester, very simple:- write items of interest Johnsonian staff until spring, and al- and The Johnsonian needs the help of on slips of paper and drop them in the though Freshman Maxwell is a good the campus for its main one, that of slot. friend of this office, she isn't on the fathered From Here Stnd There good campus coverage. The staff appeals to you for help. The staff. Sophomore Marshall has been on We have placed a table and a locked more items you post in the brand new the staff this year and qualifies as an box just outside the office, and we are box, the better we'll be able to print the ace reporter. Our apologies for mixing - DKIFTWOOU calling on students and faculty mem- kind of stuff you want to read in your you up, Claire—toe proof readers will By BETTY SPECK bers to keep this box filled with spot student weekly newspaper. be more careful next time.

By TONI JONES and SMYLY KINARD ith Alice Turner (Editor's Note: We came blithely back to boree, with, naturally. Billy Rose as chief CcmLftjuuoMiM Ca/mpim the campus with eyes adjusted only for a se- backstage slinger. mester among the bats in the darkroom, but Then there's "The Voice of A Turtle," ALL GOOD THINGS MUST END not leave for another two hours. Four hours So I listened to the latter in the recesses of the dark winding passage- with only three players in the cast. and And no exception was made when it came waiting proved to be a minor headache for And followed down the street ways we stumbled not over flashbulbs, but even that seems to be one too many in the to those holidays, but from underclassmen Jackie, however, as compared to the one she Behind a lovely lady over our editor. Besides lanterns and blue- course of the play. Thirty-two year old reports it seems that some few of our number possessed when she arrived at her own front With the gaily dancing feet. prints of the place, she was equipped with a Margaret Sullavan. Elliott Nugent and Au- were actually anxious to get back. Whether door and had to greet the home folks again. As I came a little closer telegram, copy paper and menacing threats. drey Christie race around the ingenius she blames it on ignorance, false informa- 'P. S. And she isn't a freshman.' I could not but admire Betty Speck, this semester's weekly space fill- apartment for which Designer Stewart tion, or what, we'll let her explain, but just The beauty of her figure er was busy having her appendix lifted; we. Chauey has managed to get three rooms the same Jackie Kitchens left her home in THAT REMINDS ME OF A JOKE: Her acme of attire because of our dark past, were the only ones on one set and provide an evening of ra- Pacolet on January 20 en route to Rock Hill. While strolling down the street one day Her frock, a frilly fashion who could be intimidated. Adding our voices ther "high eutertainment." Upon arriving in Union she found that the I stopped to stand and stare As faultless -in detaU to those of our two readers—whose names, Brand new-comers are the serious "Deci- next Winthrop bound bus would not leave for At a very very gorgeous girl And as she swept ahead of me incidentally, appear it the top of the column— sion" with Raymond Greenleaf and Gwen An- two hours. When the Greyhound finally ar- With glorious, golden hair. She left a perfumed trail we raise the hoarse cry, derson; and "Peepshow", a comedy about a rived, the weary traveler started to board the She was gazing in a window The time had now arrived at last man and his conscience, with John Emery bus and was greeted by classmate Harriett At some linen and some lace. She turned, I tried to speak. "WE HOPE SPECK COMES BACK SOON!" and Tamara Geva included in the cast. Looks Hemphill. When the former was asked where Her back was turned toward me My heart was pounding madly ON A COMPARATIVE BASIS, we noticed like an enlightening season! she was going she replied, "Same place you And I could not see her face And my knees were growing weak. that those who greeted Winthrop most enthu- are—back to school." Imagine her surprise My mind was in a muddle And then I knew the shock supreme— siastically were the Cindercllas of the coal VIOLIN MUSIC HAPPENS TO BE OUR when she found that Winthrop's gate? were Debating what to do. I lost the lust for life. bucket—those keepers of the flames who sat FAVORITE, KIND OF MUSIC; SOUTH CAR- not to open for another whole week, and to M; brain would cry. "Behave, sir," For gating there into my eyes— among the ashes in an effort to keep warm in OLINIANS ARE OUR FAVORITE PEOPLE. make matters worse the bus to Pacolet would And my heart would say "Pursue." YE GODS, it was my WIFE. unsteamheated "barns" all holidays. These So we were particularly pleased when Carroll were also the ones who emerged from the Glenn appeared on our artist course series shower somewhat blistered from the forgotten just before Christmas. over supply of hot water. During the holidays when we heard an in- Of People terlude of violin music in sharp contrast to BRIEFS - Sfind 'Things SLINKING ACROSS THE BILLBOARDS— the "Pistol Packing Mama" type of current not to mention the legitimate theatre, are sev- radio entertainment, we sat up and took note. eral noteworthy plays this season with "Car- It was with an almost possessive interest that men Jones," perhaps, leading the list in one ALUMNAE PRESIDENT HERE WEINRICH IN RECITAL FORCEPS AND SCAPEL XISS STEVENSON HAS GUEST we heard the announcer saj "Miss Carroll way or another. Uttle is left of the original Mrs. W. R. Wallace of Chester Many students attended the re- Forceps and Scalpel will meel Miss Ruth Stevenson had as her Glenn of Chester. South Carolina, guest art- tear-jerker except the music. Even the gypsy ist." president of the Winthrop Alunr ntal given by Carl Weinrich, famed Monday at 6:45 in Johnson hall. guest this weekend her nephew, dances are turned to jitter-bugging and jive. nae association, was a visitor on organist and teacher, at the St. Dr. Roderick MacDonald, eye speci- William D. Stevenson of Fort A few days later Miss Glenn's picture was In a Seville which has been transformed into the campus Thursday, January 27 John's Methodist church Friday alist of Rock HiU, is the speaker. Bragg. N. C. in the New York Times with that of her eq- a small southern town, an all-negro cast picks night. Mr. Weinrich appeared un- ually famous husband, Corporal List, who was up "Carmen" and tosses it gayly around its appearing with her in a joint concert in New MISS HESS VISITS der the sponsorship of the Asso- SPANISH CLUB MEET ROTARIANS HEAR GOLDMAN head to produce a light, colorful and loud jam- York.- Miss Margaret Hess,-head of the ciation of American colleges. El Circulo Castellano will meet Capt. R. L. Goldman, command- biology department, stopped at the February 10 in the library of John- ing officer of the 41st College University of Virginia to see Mary WANDA LEE MEINTZER son hall at 4:30. All members are Training Detachment, was guest Esther Gauldin, a biology major of Wanda Lee Meintzer of Lexing- requested to attend. speaker at •he luncheon meeting Mfmftfi Winthrop, who is now attending ton, a December, 1943, graduate, of the Rv. jry club held in the THE JOHNSONIAN graduate school at the University. Associated Collegiate Press ranked between Magna Cum Laude NEW TIME SET FOR MOVIES Andrew Jackson hotel. His subject Published weekly, except during holiday She will receive her master's de- ^ed weekly, except during holiday or examination periods, under auspices of and Cum Laude according to Reg- The GI movies are scheduled to was a discussion of "Lithography." .1 >on 0ITlmittce t0 disseminate College news, (2) provide a laboratory for gree this summer. istrar office records announced re- be shown on Sunday night at 6:00 comrrT ty urm' anc* ^ promote generally the welfare of the whole College cen'Jy. o'clock instead of 2:00 o'clock as WHEELER SPEAKS NEW LIBRARY ASSISTANT By mistake, Wanda Lee's name previously announced. Winthrop Monday evening, January 10, Dr. Miss Mona Watson has arrived was omitted from the list of honor students arc cordially invited to at- Paul M. Wheeler addresses the Editor ESTHER MacLEOD: Sports Editor from. Dyersburg, Tenn., to take up graduates. tend. Oakland Avenue Presbyterian TFAMMP Business Mgr. ANTOINETTE JONES. SMYLY KINARD, her new duties as library assistant •^ANNE MARSHALL . Managing Editor Photographers Church Fellowship club in an af- A?1 Associate Editor JANE GREGG Circulation Manager in Carnegie library. Miss Watson COUNCIL HEARS WHEELER CALVERT ON CAMPUS ter-supper address entitled "Let's MARTHA BEE ANDERSON..News Editor MARY E. CHEATHAM Bookkeeper received her BA. degree from Un- The annual banquet of the Meck- Stretch Our Minds." ion university at Jackson, Tenn., Miss Mary B. Calvert, formerly lenburg Council of English Teach- of the sociology department, was REPORTERS:—Mary Louise Fairey, Marian Funderburke, Marcia Galloway Louise her B.S. in library science from ers was held at Kuester's restau- POETRY CLASS VOTES Green, Charlotte Hanckel, Mary Neal Harper, Smyly Kinard, Claire Marshall on the campus Friday, January 28. Pea body college, and her master's rant, Charlotte, N. C. on Thurs- "Calvary," by A. E. Robinson, Betty McElveen, Jean Layton, Betty Speck, Octavia Welsh. Miss Calvert is now connected degree from Columbia university day- February 3. The principal and "Morning Song," by Conrad EDITORIAL ASSOCIATES:—Dorothy Hart, Sarah Keels, Alice Turner, Mary Wood. with the American Red Cross. speaker was Dr. Paul M. Wheeler, Aiken were voted the most popu- TO COLUMBIA whose subject was "Debabeliza- lar poems in the con'emporary ADVERTISING STAFF RECEIVES AWARD Dr. Herman L. Frick, Superin- tion." poetry class of Dr. Paul M. Wheel- Wylie Belk, Betty Blakeney, Mary E. Cheatham, Lake Hendricks, Catherine Eve Nicholson, Catherine Sitgreaves, Frances Sloan, Grace Williams-, Lee Williams tendent of Winthrop Training Drucilia RatclifT, senior from er. This class also voted Conrad school, and Registrar John G. Kel- Bethune, has been named to re- STUDENTS SING Aiken the most populrr author. ly were in Coumbia, January 20 ceive the Alumnae association Ser- Louise Birthright, Rhetta Augh- Entered as second-class matter, November 21, 1923 at the Post Office at Rrv-v win S. C., under the Act of March 3, 1879. "*"• and 21, attending a conference of vice scholarship, worth $100, ac- try, and Gabrielle Gaillard sang WHEELER TALKS TO ROTARY Subscription Price tM0 a year the steering committee and staff cording to an announcement by "Lift Thine Eyes" by Mendelssohn Dr. Wheeler addressed the Ches- of teacher education and certifi- Miss Leila Russell, Alumnae secre- at the Episcopal church Sunday ter Rotary club Tuesday, February NATIONAL ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE cation in South Carolina. tary. morning. 1, on "The Welaka." The National Advertising Service, Inc., New York City. Friday, February 4, 1944

a wonderful time" at Carolina's Junior - Senior . . . Margaret Crotby was 'mighty proud' when she sa whor brother reccive his commission at Ft. BtWoit, Va. . "Heaven Can Wait" THANKS Sylvia Tubarille is reported to have enjoyed a certain trip .o Atlanta a while back. Those Rivaling Rosiat. Dot and "Pinky" Tomorrow Night By Joann Woods Bethea were on hand for all the excitement at the launching of the For the (irand Way You Girls Liberty ship, 3. S. David Bancroft Johnson. "Haaven Can Wail," starring As we struggle to stifle the sports jargon we Gana Tiarnay- Don Amach# and sprinkled through one Recreation Round-Up last se- Have Been Keeping Your THINGS STARTED HAPPENING IN A HURRY . . . Charles E. Coburn will ba tha mester, we're hoping that something like "on the Peggy Phillips went to Spartanburg to her sister's wedding last show tomorrow night. ball" doesn't appear too often as we attempt to cover "Y"CANTEEN week end . . . Betty Gambrell went home to see "him" . . . Myrtle Produced in technicolor, it's "This Social Campus" and tell you "who went where Putnam "took off" for home to see her brother on furlough. the story Grandma won't tell. and It's the "low-down" on the high COME DOWN TO SERVE AND BE SERVED" times that began alter the ball At this early stage of the game, the interest of BEHOLD THE BOX ! I 1 ttle win,hr wa* over. It's a peek through °P Birls is still on some of the gay hap- In case you haven't seen or read about that box recently planted the keyhole at the dashing and |p" penings of the holiday season—and no wonder! A outside The Johnsonian office- you must! It's for you — and, inci- Y" CANTEEN daring gay tO's! f • i lot happened during those five weeks — names were dentally to HELP us out! We can't possibly know everything that changed without the aid of an alias; diamonds and everybody on this campus does so we want you to write us a note miniatures seem to be abundant; and no small num- and put it in the box whenever you or your friends "go places and ber of the wearers of the blue are now "pinned up." . . . Then there do things". Even if you don't know ail the details, just let us know were trips here and there and, of course, the usual week-end migra- about it and we'll track the rest of it down. We want to know what tions to Charlotte and these places in the "fifty-mile radius." It was ALL the girls are doing on "This Social Campus". Remember, write Agent Here February 14-19 Welcome like this ... us a note on Saturday or Monday and "tell all!" Back From An Agent of the South Carolina Tax Com- mission will be in Rock Hill the week of February Of Happenings Of Peoph Your Holidays 14th for the purpose of receiving and assisting SPEAKING OF DIAMONDS. FRAT PINS' ETC THAT MIGRATION TO CHARLOTTE WAS SLIGHTLY LARGE . . in making out State Income Tax Returns. He will If we can be of be found on the mezzanine floor of the Peoples We mentioned those changes in name, . . . for further details, Taking off for Charlotte sometime last week after registration National Bank and will be in his office morning see "T" Turner's "Campusin'" while we take care of all the others. were Dona Ardrey. Ann Birch. Eleanor Breedin. Betty Brown. Augus- Service to you — and afternoon. However, for several years the There is definitely no shortage of diamonds on this campus, especial- ta Burns. Hannah Cox. Mae Culclasure- Anna Katharine Edens. Wan- Agent has spent an afternoon as Winthrop during ly since so many newly-acquired ones have appeared since the holi- da English. Margie Floyd. Nell Gaddey- Mary Jane Hannon. "Teenie" CALL BY his week here for the convenience of those as- days. For that added sparkle, see any of the following excited in- Hayes. Esther Jenkins. Toni Jones Smyly Kinard. Erlene and Eve- sociated with the College. Announcement will be dividuals: Rhetia Aughlry. Libba Goldfinch. Marie Granger. Francis lyn Lynn. Beverly McManus. Elise Nicholson- Mary Perry. Jeanette made later as to the time he will be found at Win- Kistler. Mary Ruth Matthews Carolyn Osteen "Pinkie" Sanders. Sara Randall. Sara Eugenia Roper. Elisabeth Thomas. Mary Jo Weatherly, DICKSON'S throp College. Steele or Paula White.

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Mrs. Johnson Names Seniors Name Listen To This ! (Continued from Page 1) ; (Continued from Page 1' (Continued from Page 1) Durden, shipyard welder, pre- GET YOUR — Save Gas — semester of last year. tier that first semester graduates sented Mrs. Johnson a bouquet of Seven new students have regis- might be included, and. it contains Ride with us and conserve precious tered; two of them transferred the names of the three highest ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES girls for each superlative selection. gasoline. Acting as co-sponsors with Mrs. from other schools. Eight students Johnson were Mrs. W. R. Wallace Best all-round, Jane Coker of We'll take you where you want to go who have been enrolled at Win- of Chester, president of the Alum- throp before returned to the cam- Hartsville, Ruth McCall of Latta, —QUICKLY— nae association, and Mrs. R. Keith pus this semester . Mary Wood of Charleston; most attractive, Martha Buice of An- Waldrop Supply Co. Charles of Rock Hill, a niece of In the llrst wartime December Dr. Johnson. graduation, 105 girls were grad- derson, Churchill Carroll of York, OAKLAND AVENUE CORN£R OAKLAND & BLACK Honor guests attending the uated from Winthrop. This is a pre- an Nell Johnson Collins of Char- launching were Bancroft and Su- valent practice due to conditions, lotte; most interesting. Dors Theo- zanne Johnson, son and daughter of and was made possible at Win- dore of Statesville, N. C., Alice Beat the Axis By Dr. Johnson; Mrs. Herbert M. throp because of the three weeks Turner of Charleston, and Beverly Dunlap, friend of the family, all of which were added to the regular Turner of Greenville; best in- BUYING BONDS!! Rock Hill; and Mrs. Don Keller of summer session. formed, Rhoda Fennell of Fairfax, Jacksonville, Fla. a niece of Dr. Under the direction of Dr. W. W. Ruth Sellers of Rock Hill, and Dor- Johnson. Representing ihe College Rogers and Miss Stella Bradlleld, is Theodore; most valuable, Mary were Miss Leila Russell, secre- four new courses have been added Stone Mono ley Tinga of Bluefleld, Thomas And Howard tary of the Alumnae association; to the curriculum of the psychol- W. Va., Alice Turner of Charles- Dorothy Bethea, president of the ogy department. The additions con- ton, and Mary Wood; most popular, WHOLESALE GROCERIES student government association; sist of two courses under Dr. Rog- Pinky Bethea of Latta, Jane Coker Elizabeth Bethea, editor of The ers, Abnormal Psychology and a of Hartsville, Louise Summers of Phont 174 Chester. S. C. Johnsonian; Mr. and Mrs. Gra- one-semester course in General Columbia; most poised, Martha ham; Mrs. James P. Kinard, Psychology open to juniors and Buice of Anderson, Helen Hair of "IVe Appreciate Your Business" wife of the president emeritus; seniors, and courses in the Excep- Spartanburg, and Wanda Lee Mrs. Kale Glenn Hardin, dean of tional Child and Adolescent Psy- Meintzer; most versatile, Ruth Mc- women; and Dr. and Mrs. Mag- chology under Miss Bradfield. Call, Beverly Turner, and Mary ginis. Rock Hillians present were Wood. Mr. Willis, J. C. Porter, Robert E. WINTHROP Bryant and E. R. Rhodes, repre- Christian Missions l'udgett and Dorothy Green. Other committees now being or- Come In For Those Forgotten senting the Junior Chamber of (Continued from Page 1> Commerce. Lieut. C. M. Belk and ganized, made up of both faculty Petrea, Miss Sarah Hunter, Miss Odds and Ends Officer B. E. Fallaw of the South and students, are enlistment, wor- Dot Kirkley and Miss Elizabeth ship, program, poster, publicity, Carolina highway patrol were sent GIRLS! Stinson. Assisting are Miss Caro- # Cosmetics £ Cards of all Kinds by Governor Johnson as honor seminar, convocation, hospitality, line Cannon, Rosemary Bowers, escorts for the party. worship centers, adult forum and # Stationery # Candies Helen Hair, Jane Little, Willette leaders' conference. You Are Always # Underwear 0 Writing Supplies Dr. Vance Guest Welcome At The 'Continued from Page 1> Woolworth's 5 & 10 lems, will discuss "The Effects of Flowers for Valentine ! ! the South's Problems with Spe- cial Reference to Education." Come in Early and Put Your Following dinner at 6:00, the Order in for Your Valentine GOOD SHOPPE , first in the Artist Course series this semester, open Flowers. their performance in the College auditorium at 6:00. g We have a Wide Selection! At 12:00 Thursday, Dr. Vance Come Over for Those Snacks Between gives a lecture in chapel on "Or- ganizing the Pursuit of Happi- Rimhal) s Florist ness. At 4:15 Thursday, he will be the guest of the Sociology ciub at a tea in Johnson hall. The You will be pleased with discussions will be continued at SANDWICHES — CANDY — DRINKS 5:00 with "What Can be Done Our Selection !! About the Major Social Problems of Our Religion." The AAUW will be hostesses at a dinner to be given e J. L. Phillip Drug Co, at 6:00 in Joynes hall. At 8:00, the o .«er-t»* o* Candid Fil" A.A.U.W. Social Studies commit- tee will conclude the scries with Rock Hill Elk's Home a panel discussion on "The Public CO Health Movement in this State and the Nation." Included in the dis- cussion groups are Dr. Robert Sei- bels of Columbia- Miss Lonny I. Landrum, state home demonstra- tion agent, and Dr. Howard W. Odum of the University of North Carolina. Ask Us About New For Spring Dr. Vance, author of "Human Geography of the South," is the second southerner to be president FIRESTONE TIRE PRESERVER Everything In of the American Sociological So- ciety. Welcome Back to Rock Hill, Students Hold Marshall Oil Co. • DRESSES Winthrop Students! (Continued from Pige 1> • SKIRTS public relations system at Win- throp for the purpose of making • SWEATERS Aviation Students. We Welcome the public "appreciate the more things that are right about Win- You to Our Home Every Week-end! throp than wrong." • SHOES In response to many questions BE "HIS" VALENTINE about a proposed honor system, • HATS Dorothy Bethea brefly told the student body that "four elected With a Picture From- • BAGS Pre-Easter Showing class representatives would act with a steering committee and • BLOUSES submit their findings on an honor • system for Winthrop to the stu- dents for their revision, rejection THACKSTON'S STUDIO Be Smart or approval." Mary Mahon stamped the fresh- man approval of the open house series. Alice Turner, chairman of the program .read the questions which Welcome— had been contributed by students SMART SHOP during the week. 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