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VOL. 1, NO. 4 MADISON COLLEGE, TENNESSEE APRIL 20, 1951 Institution Reeeires $25,000 William E. Patterson, director of the Public Relations Department, was recently notified that the Du Pont Company of Wilmington, Delaware, was making a $25,000 donation to the Madison College and Madison San- itarium and Hospital Building and Improvement Program. The Du Pont Company operates rayon and cello- phane plants at Old Hickory, just across the Cumberland River from the campus. Mr. Patterson advises that on sev- eral occasions during the past year he has talked with various officials of the local plants of the Du Pont Company regarding this generous donation and and that each of them always evi- denced the warmest interest in the institution. Mr. Patterson further states that the donation came as a Academy Seniors Organize result of the efforts made by Drs. R. The High School Senior Class of P. Miller and A. K. Meyer; Mr. E. E. 1951 was presented in chapel on April Swenson, plant manager, Rayon Di- "Share Your Faith" 2. President Amundsen introduced vision; Mr. P. H. Gabriel, plant man- Elders E. W. Dunbar and D. W. their president, Vincent Mitzelfelt, ager, Cellophane Division, and Mr. Hunter, in attendance at the Youth who in turn introduced the other Robert Megee, general service super- Rally in Nashville, were guest speak- officers of the class—Jessie Mae Gray, intendent. ers at Madison College on March 30 vice-president; Charlotte Day, secre- This donation of the E. I. Du Pont and 31. Sabbath morning Elder Dun- tary; Madeline Rabuka, treasurer; de Nemours and Company has made bar, Missionary Volunteer leader for Mickey Rabuka, sergeant-at-arms; and it possible to start construction of the Delvin Littell, pastor. the world field, brought encouraging Psychiatric Building, which is sched- reports from mission lands. Dorothy Ahlberg, Murial Durham, uled to begin soon. This construction Sabbath afternoon, at the Gallatin Alfred Durham, Wallace Slatter, Leah is a part of the $800,000, over-all im- Sepulveda, Omelia Martin, Louise Road Church, the "Share Your Faith provement program which was initi- Johnson, Louise Middleton, Larry Network" presented a first-hand re- ated last year. port from the personnel of the O'Neil, and Beverly Harter complete' this group of sixteen seniors, who The Du Pont Company deserves and General, Union, and Local Confer- has our commendation and gratitude ences. with their sponsor, Mrs. Siemsen, marched onto the chapel platform for its beneficence, which will mean These leaders of the Advent youth a great deal, not only to the institution brought a true spirit of consecration bearing white and purple banners, their class colors. Their motto, "Climb but to the people in the area the in- to the Youth Rally, and awakened in Though the Rocks Be Rugged," and stitution serves. Such philanthropy the hearts of the hearers a new zeal their aim, "To Meet Again in the pays enormous dividends in good for sharing their faith. School Above," were neatly printed health and service for humanity. "Come before His presence with and displayed. singing," the Scripture says, and so This enthusiastic group of seniors all did during the Singspiration led acclaimed their first class activity, Nurses - Top Solicitors by Elders Nelson and Patzer. The jun- a trip to Collegedale for College Day, ior choir from the church school, the which was a very pleasant and profit- The Madison College School of Southern Missionary College Adel- able affair. Delvin Littell received the Nursing was well represented at the award presented by Southern Mis- "heart fund" drive in Nashville. phian Quartette, and the Madison Col- February 22 to March 3. Nurses from lege Music Department provided sionary College to the senior whom the faculty had chosen as outstanding all the schools of nursing in Davidson special music, giving added zest to County participated in the street so- the Youth Rally. in scholarship and citizenship for the past four years. liciting for this nation-wide heart During the session, the Madison drive. Many of the top solicitors were College representative to the Paris proud, also, that Wally Welch, another from Madison College. Their picture Youth Congress, Aline Wallis, was of the Madison family, will be going appeared in the Nashville Tennessean. interviewed and promised to send to Paris from Collegedale. Those participating were from the back daily reports. And Madison is (Continued on page 2) freshman, junior and senior classes. 2 THE BEACON

"SHARE YOUR FAITH" Cumberland Echoes News Continued from page 1 Are You Royalty? Dr. and Mrs. Littell told of one of The annual staff is hard at work Right now, on the Madison College and has been losing a few hours of their missionary contacts, made with campus, certain individuals known as sleep. a plumber who did some work for "spotters" are observing you at your Your Cumberland Echoes copy will them. When he became ill, Dr. Littell work, in your classes, and at play, in be going to the press in about two or took care of him. Later, in the sani- an endeavor to find the most cour- three weeks, if everything keeps on tarium, the evening prayers of one of teous young man and young woman rolling as it has been in the past. the nurses, Hazel Fast, made a great on the campus. These "spotters" are • impression on him. The surprise came on the lookout for those who are out- when the plumber walked onto the standing in manifesting the Christian platform, a converted Seventh-day graces of cheerfulness, thoughtfulness, Married Couples Social Adventist, as a result of the interest and consideration for others. To the strains of Mozart's "Sym- shown in him by a Christian doctor Fellowstudent, how do you measure phony No. 38 in D Minor," the mar- and a Christian nurse who offered a up to the standard -for Courtesy King ried students and their families simple prayer in his behalf. or Queen? U you are doubtful whether gathered in the college cafeteria the Most Madison College students and you would qualify, what virtues does night of April. 1 for the first social workers attended.. this Sabbath after- the charming, courteous person pos- affair for the married students. noon rally and joined in the consecra- sess which you do not? Punch and cookies were served tion at the 'close of the session. Make a check on yourself by seeing during the get-acquainted section of how many of the following questions the program, and' then David Harrold you can answer in the affirmative: introduced Arnold Riley, master of Down on the Farm 1. Do you impart to others the ceremonies, who welcomed the group, A month ago we thought spring feeling that it is good to be alive? and, after several interruptions, an- was here or at least just around the 2. Is smiling easy and natural for nounced the program. A double duet corner; now we have decided it was you? composed of Mesdames Ahlberg, around the second corner. With rains appearing regularly every week, our 3. Is your cheerfulness like a gar- Weemes, Edgar, and Jensen sang a ment, only put on, or does it radiate beautiful number, "Sleep, My Babe." clay base soil doesn't have time to dry from your innermost self? Phil Edgar then read an interesting out so that we can make the much- needed preparation for our early 4. Do you greet everyone you meet letter. with a cheery word or smile? Henry Aldrich, of radio fame, gave spring crops. We hope we have a change before long. 5. Are you ready to express ap- a reading, after which Harlan Brown Although it is cold and wet, we see preciation of what the other person squeezed the accordion for all he was indications of spring. Buds are swel- does? worth. Bernard Jensen sang a duet ling on the trees; some are even 6. Can you be agreeable when your with himself, taking both the male leafing out. Many spring flowers are path is crossed? and the female parts. If you have blooming. Have you been for a walk never heard this, you should request 7. Are you able to sense another's to see how many different kinds you need for help and encouragement, that he present it in chapel. can find? You'll not bring them all Next on the program was a very back as trophies of the hunt, but even though he does not tell you of classical (?) number by Mrs. Ostran- his burdens? you'll enjoy their beauty in their der. Mary Lou Bedford's reading, natural setting. On one walk we saw 8. Do you anticipate little acts of "Welcome, Welcome, Grandma," was thoughtfulness, or do you often let at least twenty varieties of flowers so realistic one could almost envision and several trees blooming. What a the occasion slip, and then wonder, seeing the little boy. Lee and Helen "Why didn't I think of doing that?" Etycheson dedicated a beautiful voice privilege to meet old friends again and also to form new friendships! Lasting reward conies, both in this and instrumental number to Sue and Now back to the farm again. Al- life and in the one to come, from Archie. Mrs Pepper gave an inter- esting reading on April Fool's Day, though the sub-zero winter has des- ... that best portion of a good after which Mrs. Thornton closed the troyed the peach crop, apple trees are man's life, program with a violin solo. in full bloom, strawberries are bloom- His little nameless, unremembered Immediately following the program, ing, the grapes are leafing, and the acts of kindness and of love." Phil Edgar led the group in a short first tomato has set on the plants we —Wordsworth devotional. He then turned the time are growing in the greenhouse. Do you over to Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Clough, the want to watch it grow? It is in the greenhouse at the back of the biology The Beacon married students' counselors. Mr. Clough asked how many would be laboratory. Please keep hands off, EDITOR Archie Weemes interested in forming an organization though. ASSOCIATE EDITOR Violet Stewart for the married students in order that The young chicks which are being ART EDITOR Billy Mack Read they might work together, play to- raised for flock replacement are REPORTERS: Charles Simmons. Mr. Earl gether, and pray together. By an al- growing very nicely. Have you heard Barham, Beverly Harter. Pat Mitzelfelt. Joyce Bates, Dan Doherty, Aline Wallis, most unanimous show of hands the them talk? They have many secrets Kenneth Williamson, Dorothy Allen. Sylvia group responded to his question. A to tell. Maltby. David Harrold. temporary chairman, Phil Edgar, and Yes, friend o' mine, it is wonderful TYPISTS: Helen Klaren. Sue Weemes. La an assistant, Zeke Allen, were then to be in tune with God through na- Sina Harrison. elected from the floor. These two, ture. This opportunity is for all who LITERARY ADVISER with the nominating committee that place themselves amid the things of Miss Elisabeth Cowdrick was elected, are to meet and make nature, whether it is as a co-worker BUSINESS ADVISER .. Mr. Warren Oakes plans for an organization meeting with God in the Agricultural Division, Published monthly during the entire school and election of officers. The meeting or in your garden, or strolling amid year by MADISON COLLEGE, Madison College, Tennessee. was then adjourned and Riley's Cros- the trees. "Be still and know that I ley was taken out of the cafeteria. am God." Ps. 46:10.

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Only a hermit needs no rules of 4,1 Capella Choir &all etiquette, because he never comes in contact with other people. But who Wasiota Kentucky and Indiana wants to be a hermit? The most im- The movie, Stanley and Livingstone, About thirty-five members of the portant part of life is associating with was presented by the Wasiota Club Madison College A Capella Choir, people. Etiquette is essential to every Saturday night, April 7, in the Helen under the direction of Patricia Tem- one because it deals with human rela- Funk Assembly Hall. The experiences tions. Have you ever been afraid of pleton-Ostrander, made a very suc- of Henry Stanley, reporter, were cessful tour into Kentucky and doing wrong things? If so, now is the time to check up on those poihts you shown as he journeyed through Africa Indiana recently, where an inspi- seeking David Livingstone, who was rational program of sacred music and are not sure of. Read the book, Behave Yourself, written especially believed by the world to be dead. a sermonette were given to the After finding Livingstone, he carried church members of Madisonville and ' for American youth and their prob- lems of etiquette. his story back to England, where it Owensboro, Kentucky, had Evansville, was greeted as a farce. A cable from Indiana. Eternity itself cannot restore the Africa established the truth of Stan- Going in caravan style, .the six cars ley's report when it told of Living- left the Madison College campus at. loss struck from• the minute. stone's death. A deep impression made 1:30 p.m. Friday and traveled to —Ancient Poet on Stanley by Livingstone's work led Madisonville, Kentucky, where they Stanley to take up the famous mis- gave their program in the Armory. College Orchestra sionary's work. The members at Madisonville are a The following night the picture newly-organized Seventh-day Advent- The Madison College orchestra, a was shown at the Southern Publishing ist group. After the program the cars new musical organization, gave its Association chapel. Proceeds from the drove to the various homes for the first concert on Saturday night, two showings netted the club over night. March 31. Any skepticism as to the $60.00, which is to be added to the The rain did not dampen the spirits ability of this young organization gave fund for purchasing a refrigerator for of the choir as they journeyed toward way as the musicians interpreted the the kitchenette which the club is the Evansville church on the follow- many overtures and waltzes. equipping. ing morning. After the service they Several student soloists added spice were again received into the homes and variety to the program. Wallace of the church members for a delicious Blair, pianist, gave an interesting A pile of assorted kitchenware on lunch. They appreciated the hospi- interpretation of Bach's "Solfegietto." the floor of the parlor in the men's tality all along the way. After lunch Edna Thornton, violinist, performed court left barely standing room for they were again on the road, and Wasiota Club members as they as- a Wieniawski "Mazurka"; Eight-year- sembled for their club meeting on their program was repeated at Owens- old T. L. Hill surprised the audience boro. Again hospitality was shown to Tuesday night, March 6. The pots, with a violin solo. John Read gave a pans, silverware, glasses, food, and the choir members at a get-acquainted Spanish interpretation of Lecuona's session at the church, where supper money came in response to letters "Malaguena." The instrumentation in- Dean Oakes had written to mothers, was spread. cluded three cellos, two violas, a The choir members all feel that a asking them to send something to goodly number of violins, and the equip their kitchenette. blessing was received as well as given usual woodwind, brass, and percussion A thirty-two-piece dinner set has on this trip. Meeting with members instruments. been purchased 1,vith the money re- of like faith and giving them a mes- sage from the Lord through song and ceived. the Holy Word brought inspiration ,/ After the boys had surveyed the to the Madison group. "Go Ye Therefore gifts and passed their approval on Whether it be "Id pues vosotros," them, Dean Oakes served hot choco- "Mapan kayu," or "Darum gehen hin," late and quantities of cookies, some Dost thou love life? Then do not it still means "Go ye therefore," and sent by mothers and some baked by squander time, for that is the stuff that means everyone. Mrs. Oakes. life is made of. —Franklin This fact was forcefully impressed Use of the kitchen began Tuesday upon the hearts of Sabbath school night and may be obtained by any members during Brother Colvin's club member who makes reservation Read and Be Wise review last Sabbath when he asked in advance. Among the most popular books now persons representing seven different in circulation are Rise Up and Walk, nationalities to repeat the Great Com- by Turnley Walker, and Behave Your- mission, Matthew 28:19, 20, in their "Neither trust nor contend, self, by Allen-Briggs. native tongues. Nor lay wagers, nor lend, The first is the experience of the Brother Barham first repeated the And you may depend author, who, in early middle life, verses in English, and then followed You'll have peace to your end." found himself stricken with infantile Alfred Galvan in Philipino, Antonio paralysis. It is a little book, bare of Rivera in Spanish, Charles Wang in literary flourishes; yet as one reads Chinese, Tatsuya Akebi in Japanese, its challenging message, his heart is Oscar Arlt in German, and Ruth Sunset Schedule at once touched and uplifted. Moucher in Swiss. APRIL "All tattered and torn Other languages could have been 27 6:30 28 6:31 On a mountain forlorn added, had there been time. Surely MAY this was a profound demonstration of Sits homeless old Hector, the 6:34 6:35 hermit. the "gift of tongues." These young 8 6:40 9 6:44 people are preparing to use their na- Behave Yourself 16 6:46 Is not on his shelf. tive languages or tongues to bring the 15 6:45 His regular manners confirm it?' gospel to their own people. 4 THE BEACON

Future Events Married Couples Band Gives Concert Prayer Bands Those who attended the band con- APRIL 28. Open Night. cert given at the Southern Publishing MAY 5. Colored Nature Films. The married couples' prayer band Association January 13 were so well 12. Student Musical Recital. (started during the autumn Week of pleased with the performance of the 18-20. M. C. C. Bivouac. Prayer) is still an active group, meet- band that they requested another 19. Outdoor Activity. ing every Thursday night immediately following chapel. Reports of spiritual concert, which the band gave on 26. Senior Class Benefit. Saturday evening, April 7, to another JUNE 2. Band Concert. blessings and of definite answers to prayers have been made. All married appreciative audience. 6-20. Vacation. students are cordially invited to join At five minutes till eight the bari- this prayer band. tone player and almost the entire drum section had not yet arrived from Col. Dick Inspects the choir trip to Indiana. However, just three minutes before eight these Hen - Read This Cadets This business of keeping house by members entered, and the program The National Field Commander of the men folks is not as easy as it was ushered in with "The Star the Medical Cadet Corps, Colonel Spangled Banner." looks.... Have you seen Glen Davis Everett N. Dick, along with Elder L. doing baby clothes? He is not the In addition to the band numbers, M. Nelson, War Service Secretary of only one.... there is not a day goes there were several special selections: the Southern Union, reviewed and in- by but some strong man from Sun- Mrs. Edna Thornton, violinist, played spected the Madison College Medical shine Court is seen bending over "Obertass Mazurka" by Weniawski, Cadet Corps on March 20. and the trumpet trio played Kreisler's the washtubs.... We still have the The day's activities included med- first time to see Harvey Hold doing "Liebesfrued." John Read played a ical field exercises, review of cadets, piano number, "Malaguena," by the a washing.... Did you hear that Jim and general inspection by the field Prunty is now working full time Spanish composer, Lecuona. commander concluding with the corps standing retreat and the presentation driving the bread truck? Little seven-year-old Sylvia Mitzel- Recent departures from our midst felt very effectively sang Mozart's of graduation certificates to fifty include the Rettigs, Connels, Green- "Alleluia," and, not to be outdone by medical cadets. ings, and Leatherwoods. We miss his sister, Richard played a clarinet Colonel Dick and Elder Nelson them.... Congratulations to Mrs. Wil- solo. "Sounds of the Hudson" were highly commended the corps not only son and Mr. Jaramillo on their ap- heard from the trombone of Vincent for its appearence but for the quality pointments to the X-ray department Mitzelfelt. of the day's performance. .... We miss Bendel Register from During the closing section of the the post office. program the band played a spirited march from "Military Suite in F" by Wave You .Reard? Hoist, and a brilliant Spanish number, That Mr. Byers flew to Texas to a "Lady of Spain," by Colliet. convention of registrars? Delta Nu Zeta That Professors Tucker, Ziegler, The Delta Nu Zeta Club elected the Lorenz, and Siemsen attended an following officers to serve for the educational convention in Chicago? spring and summer quarters: Lillian Trailer Court News That Miss Cates went to North Spady, president; Nell Arashiro, vice- president; Lois Wiik, secretary- Those who live in the trailer court Carolina for the vacation? That Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Clough treasurer, and Louise Middleton, can be thankful for the hard work of went to a convention in Florida? parliamentarian. the Ahlberg boys, Zeke Allen, and That Mr. Aaby moved to Wash- Nell Arashiro left for her home in Norman Wilson, who superintended ington state? And that James Went- Hawaii at the close of the winter worth is now working in his place? quarter. the spreading of gravel on the trailer Miyoko Kina, another one of the court roads. It's really good to feel That Louise Middleton was recently ill and went to the hospital? Hawaiian students, has gone to Wild- the gravel under the wheels of one's wood, Georgia, to take the Medical car, especially when it's raining. These Missionary Course offered there. men, along with others, gave of their An April Fool's Party was given When You Go By by the Delta Nu Zeta and Wasiota time and equipment to make the trai- Just stand aside and watch yourself Clubs on Sunday evening around a. ler court a better place to live. The go by; bonfire. Last Couple Out, Three Deep, job isn't finished yet, but the first Think of yourself as 'he' instead of and Flying Dutchman were the games spread of gravel feels great. played. These activities were preceded Pick flaws, find fault, forget the man by an outdoor supper and a short is you, worship conducted by Billy Mack College Seniors Organize And try to make your estimate ring Read. Marilyn Chenault, a junior nurse, is The Senior Class elected the fol- true. The faults of others then will dwarf a new member of the nurses' home. lowing officers: and shrink, President .... Harry Wickham Love's chain grows stronger by one Chief Schwarz of the Madison Col- mighty link, lege Fire Department reports that Vice-president .... A. L. Johnson When you with 'he' substituted for work is nearing completion on the Secretary .... Lorraine Ehrhardt remodeling of the fire truck. With a Have stood aside, and watched your- cab and a new paint job the fire truck Treasurer .... Sylvia Maltby self go by." looks as good as those of our neigh- Sponsor .... Wesley Amundsen —Author Unknown boring departments.