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“THE STUDENT VOICE OF THE PIONEER COLLEGE”

NUM BER 7 VOLUME VIII ALTON, ILLINOIS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1928 HOMECOMING PLANS PROGRESS

‘BILUKENS’ PASSING CURRENT CALENDAR i GROTESQOE FIGORES McKENDREE GAME! CAST AND COMMITTEE FORMBACKGROONDOF TAKES GAME WITH Today—9:50 a. m. Senior Saturday is the big day when PREPARE HOMECOMING Chapel. Shurtleff plays McKendree in football at McKendree. Don't ONE-SIDED SCORE Saturday—2:30 p. m.; Football ALL-SCHOOL PARTY fall to be there! These two PLAY AND STONTS Game, McKendree. Many Prizes Awarded For Orig­ schools are friendly rivals and Bisons Fight Gamely for Touch­ Bisons To Battle Southern Teach­ Monday—7:30 p. m.; Women’s inality and Taste In keen competition will be shown. down in Final Quarter ers In Homecoming Fray ■Glee Olub. Costume. This game will be McKen- Tuesday— 4:00 p. m.; Kappa ONE-ACT PLAY PRESENTED dree’s only home game this MARGIN OF VICTORY 20 0 iSigma Delta. year, so let’s all turn out and PLAY PARTS PREPARED 7:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting. help make it a great occasion Shurtleffs battle scarred Pioneers Amidst gay surroundings, many 8:00 p. m. Men’s Glee Club. figures, beautiful and grotesque, for them, as well as for us. If November 10th, the day of "Home­ found the passing and luck of the St. coming,’ will be filled with excite­ Louis University reserve a bit too Wednesday—9:50 a. m.; Y. M. flitted about and merrily celebrated we get behind our team and pep that annual gala day—Hallowe'en, at ment. In the afternoon there is to tough (or them last Friday, and they and Y. W.: 7:30 p. m.; them up, there will be no need the Shurtleff gym on the eve of be a most exciting football game went down to a 20—6 defeat. The to worry about the outcome. Press Club Meeting. October 31st. between the Shurtleff Bisons and the Billlken’s two touchdowns came on Carbondale team, and in the evening breaks, while Nicolet went over for Pirates, clowns, ghosts, chinks and crinolines were in prominence. As the Junior Play, along with two the Bison’s score on straight foot­ surprise stunts and the crowning of ball, early in.the final quarter. the party commenced, a promenade of all the costumed guests took place “Miss Pioneer”, will take the place The first quarter was all Shurt- ALPHA ZETANS ENTERTAIN DEDATERS WAX ELOQUENT of the usual stunt show. leff’s. The ball was well within the and prizes were awarded as follows: Most Beautiful Costume—Frances The play which has been chosen by St. Louis territory throughout the WITH VARIED PROGRAM GIVING PARTY PLATFORMS the Juniors is "The Four-Blushers" period, the Pioneers twice taking the Davis; Best Dressed Couple— Pro­ fessor and Mrs. Jones; Ugliest— by Caesar Dunn. It is a clever three ball Inside the twenty yard line, only Not Smith or Hoover, .But Re­ Wedding Ceremony, Jokes, Play­ Louise Bartlett; Best Old Man--- act American comedy, and under the to lose it on downs. A forty-five yard let and Orchestra Feature publican or Democratic able direction of Miss Anne Corbitt swing by Medler around right end Edgar Edwards; Best Character Rep­ Program. resentation—Allen Mather; and Most Control it will without doubt be well exe­ and two twenty yard passes featured cuted. Following try-outs held last the Bison attack, which appeared cer­ Original—Norval Wilson. Norval The annual open meeting of the Mr. Boris Alexander and Mr. Ros- week, these characters have been tain to score at least two touchdowns Wilson’s costume was in the form of Alpha Zeta literary society was coe Marks were the two contestants chosen: before the game was over. a huge iron which completely con­ held last Friday evening at eight in the debate held during chapel Jerry Dean ...... Erma Vogelpohl However, it was the visitors who cealed him. On one end of it was o’clock in the A. Z. hall and culmi­ period Tuesday morning. A few weeks Evangeline Gay ...... Esther Culp broke the scoring Ice, by means of written—‘Iron the Wrinkles Out of nates the season of entertainment ago Dr. Potter asked for volunteers Horace Riggs ...... Robert Allen a long pass and a thirty yard run Shirt-leff.” which both the Alpha Zeta and Sig­ to debate on some issue or side of Andy Whlttacher...... Ronald Bowen after the pass was caught. Even after Following the promenade and the ma Phi Society present at the begin­ the presidential campaign now going Mrs. Dwight Allen. ...R uth Mitchell the touchdown was made, few in the awarding of prizes the guests un­ ning of the school. on. This call was answered by Mr. June Allen Sarah Carmody stand thought ShurtlefT had a chance masked and seated themselves about Harry McOlintock, who served as Alexander and he challenged the stu­ Dr. Giles Faraday...... Edgar Judd to lose. The play was so unexpected, on the floor and benches to observe master of ceremonies, announced the dents for an opposite. His challenge P. J. Hannerton ...... George Duke coming as it did Just after the Billi- a one-act play ‘Ghost Story’ by Booth program, drew the curtains, and be­ was accepted by Mr. Marks, a fresh­ Roberts Riggs...-...... Stewart Beatty kens had been thrown for losses on Tarkington. It was a clever play tween numbers entertained the man in the school this year. and was well acted. Nelson McBrien Ira Whittacker...... Robert, Johnson (Continued on Page 3) audience with jokes, "old, new, sun­ The question open for debate was: as George, a love-sick oollege boy, (Continued on Page 2.) ny, true.” Mr. McClintock brought and Harriet Christoe, as Anne Resolved, that the Democratic party into the public eye Bob Allen, Balph be returned to power. The affirm­ Carr, and George Duke. This all (Continued on Page 3) ative was given by Mr. Alexander. CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATIONS came through some more of his His speech was delivered well and he SCRIBES MAKE MERRY REAR NOTED SPEAKER jokes. brought out many good points. He The program was begun by some SUPPER CLUB ANNUAL opened the main discussion by a AT HALLOWE’EN FEST popular songs which were played by declaration that the power of the Vision, Decision, Knowledge, and the orchestra known as “Jacque's OUTING BIG SUCCESS Democratic party should be brought Journalists Forget Paper For Sacrifice Prerequisites Merrymakers”. These performers back and this depended on the elec­ Evening of Fun and won instant popularity with their For Leadership tion of Congress as well as of the Frolic songs. The players were: Paul "Eats” As Usual Feature Club’s president. He said that the Protec­ Kortkamp, Ray Borman, Sam Mun- Social Function "One must have a vision of a goal tive tariff issue was dead as a point The Press Club members were de­ dell, William Ashlock, C. R. Steen, of controversy and that new ones to be achieved, decide to accomplish lightfully entertained by the presi­ Edward Stobbs, Aaron Brien, and The Supper Club threw its second had taken Its place. He mentioned that end, use every bit of knowledge dent, Virginia Olive, in her home Jacque Ashlock. annual Informal at Stone Arch last the scandals of the Republican party at his disposal, and then he must last Wednesday evening, Miss Fran- After these musical numbers had Saturday evening. About five o’clock connected with both the administra­ have a spirit of sacrifice, if he is to cene Bartlett acting as assistant been rendered, a little playlet was a party of ten couples, consisting of tion of public property and the elec­ be a leader.” So spoke Dr. Dunlop, hostess. Twenty-two members of given. A wedding scene with Ed. all active members and their lady tion of senators. He named the visiting evangelist at the College Ave­ the club and the faculty advisor Nylen officiating. The bride was lit­ friends, set out for the aforesaid Teapot Dome affair and the Smith nue Presbyterian Church, in a joint were present to enjoy the festivities tle Georgia Hale; the groom, our big stone arch with hiking outfits com­ and Vare election revelations. He meeting of the Y. W. and Y. M. of the evening. Bill Roy. After the wedding cere­ plete. Ed. Nylen as guest of honor emphasized the fact that the Repub­ groups on Wednesday morning of last The party was in keeping with the mony had been performed, the text and Prof. Allen as chaperone accom­ lican party had subordinated the gov­ week. Hallowe’en season, the house being being taken from the book of num­ panied the party. Wayne Schmidt, ernment into big business and how "Unless one can visualize a goal decorated in colored leaves, pump­ bers, the telephone director, the Ralph Carr, and George Griggs were the party and Its leaders has never worth achieving all his efforts may kins, Hallowe’en colors, and every­ married couple began the Inevitable the only members of the club who lived up to the standard of conduct be expended in merely traveling in thing symbolic of the weird season quarreling. After finding out from a were uijable to be present. Floyd which a powerful conservative party a circle. Simply visualizing a task of Hallowe’en. prisoner at Sing Sing, Howard H il­ Short, the only alumni member should reasonably command of its will not suffice however. There must Fol li/wing a short session of the ton, that one gets two weeks in pri­ assisted in the entertainment of the leaders in the way of collective de­ be a definite decision on the part of Pioneer Scribblers, fun and frolic son for the killing of his wife, Bill evening. cency and efficiency. He said that the individual to set out to ffttain reigned throughout the evening. dispenses with Georgia. He is ad­ After arriving, a large bonfire condemnation also existed elsewhere that goal. And then he must have a Games and music provided much vised to flee, however, and he does was made by united efforts and soon In their failure to solve or try to complete knowledge of the problems amusement and enjoyment for the so after he finds out wj>at the pri­ coffee and ‘roast beef’ were sizzling solve the Ills of great industry, farm­ coincident with the project, that he young journalists. Just before the soner is to get after the two weeks over it. Apples, lemonade, pickles ing, aid in the broken promise to the may be able to solve them as they curfew sounded the departing hour, in prison are gone. and marshmallows followed the con­ people of the Philippine Islands. present themselves. All this Is nec­ pleasing refreshments were served The next number was a play, sumption of these, in the order Mr. Marks took up the negative essary but it will not suffice. There which were also in keeping with the "Overtones”, which was ably pre­ named. Story telling and games with sound r asoning and well must also be a willingness to forge festive season. sented by Miss Corbett’s class in filled in to make the evening com­ proven points of conviction. He first pleasures, comforts and to endure At the informal business session oral expression. plete. About ten o’clock the party declared that the Democratic party hardships if need be. Time is Inex­ preceding the fun of the evening, Those in the play were Marjorie set out on its return trip to Alton was not organized to administer so orable. If we devote it to one thing, the scribes again discussed the pos­ Benner, Mildred Toomey, the real with Its noted president. Firman great a government as that of the we can not use it for something else. sibility of entering some national self, Ednaerle Killebrew. and Grace Yoder, leading the procession. The United States and that this inconsis­ It is gone into eternity. Man, there­ journalistic fraternity, through which Shelton, Miss Killebrew’a real self. lovely moon did its part in aiding tency of the party was due from the fore must use his time to the best Press Club members oould be award­ The play showed the conflict that him to make the party a big success. non-support of their policies and possible advantage, choosing those ed keys or other insignia for meri­ two women have between their real Plans will soon be completed for principles and the obscurity of them. things which shall receive his atten­ torious journalistic work. The plan selves and their acquireij selves. a formal banquet, which is another He brought to attention the effect tion.” was heartily endorsed by the mem­ After the effective presentation of annual affair of the supper club. It of Bryan on the Democratic party "When a man or a woman follows bers present and it is expected to has not yet been decided whether and the division which had resulted this course, he becomes a leader. He this play. “Jacques’ Merrymakers” soon have “The Pioneer” listed in again played several numbers thus this will be held at Welch’s or at blazes a trail by which others follow, SJIcJi. 2J fljuV closing the Alpha Zeta open season. Hotel Statler. (Continued 't low.” jElsiue'edu/digitalcollections THE SHURTLEFF PIONEER

■j-H"l-l"H"l"l"l"|. 11111 ^ Iju r tk ff Tfiiomtv Shurtleff College, Alton, Illinois J Jest-a-Minute Dorm Drops - B y - Published every Thursday during the college year by the Press Club for the ■•H-H~H"M~H"1"M"H"1-1"I"I"M"1"I"I' MARCUS and EGBERT students of Shurtleff College. Entered as second-class matter, March Hurrah, Floyd Jackson pressed “Dimples” or Lucille Edwards tries 15, 1921, at the Post Office at Alton, 111., under the Act of March 1, 1879. both sides of his trousers without to ride on the street car without pay­ Subscription Price, $1.50 u Year the fuse blowing out. Due to this ing her fare. Didn’t work, eh what? Deer Reeders: MEMBER ILLINOIS COLLEGE PKESS ASSOCIATION and other reasons of mora impor­ The students of Shurtleff campus tance, Mr. Jackson attended a Board Freshmen Notice MANAGING BOARD have long been known for their pa­ of Managers meeting of the B. Y. P. If caught by the Dean while prom­ VIRGINIA M. OLIVE, ’30, Tel. 467-W...... Managing Editor tience and endurance which they have FLOYD S. JACKSON, ’32, Tel. 764-J...... Associate Editor U. of A. in Chicago, last week-end enading in the corridors after 10:30 exhibited from time to time In peri­ HARRIET CHRISTOE, ’31, Tel. 2528...... News Editor During his stay Floyd was duly ini­ p. m. pretend you are walking in your ods of hardships and suffering caus­ HOWARD K. HILTON, ’31, Tel. 764-J...... Sport Editor tiated In the “Order of the Forks.” sleep, or anything else natural. HAROLD B. ALLEN...... Faculty Adviser ed by various plagues which have appeared on our campus. Specific BUSIN ESS STAFF Another fellow used B. Y. P. U. for Thursday morning Doctor Hile pre­ NORVAL F. WILSON, ’30...... Business Manager examples can be cited. The men of an excuse to be away last week-end, sented Catherine Cossum and Lucille HARRY W. PATTON, ’31, Tel. 764-J...... Advertising Manager this student body have shown that main reason unknown. Gene Trow­ Braithwaite with a book rack. They GILBERT F. CRAIG, ’32...... Circulation Manager they possess a great restraining will bridge was in Peoria Saturday and in use this rack for books, candy and REPOKTOKIAL by enduring Howard Hilton for more Springfield at his home Sunday. what not. Harry McClintock, ’29 Agnes Sanders, ’32 Jack McClintock, ’32 than one semester. Again, our fair Perry Pettingill, ’31 Leah LeGrand, ’29 Wayne Schmidt, ’29 co-eds have shown a fine spirit of pa­ Mildred Toomey, ’30 Gene Trowbridge, ’31 Frank Hocking, ’31 Pettingill hasn’t slept for three Elizabeth Campbell spent Wednes­ tience by putting up with Everly Lucille Braithwaite, ’31 Francene Bartlett, ’31 Mae Sullivan, ’31 nights trying to figure out a way to day night with Helen Hamer. Terry. But there is a breaking point Robert Pederson, ’32 Roberta Allen, ’32 Frances Smith, ’32 solve the question in his mind. When Bernice Ernst, ’32 Agnes Sanders, '32 for all human virtues, no matter how you have two girls that both come to Some people are so dumb they for­ sustaining they may be. This mo­ the same thing and sit side by side get that there are some dorm rules, ment has arrived. Harry McClin- how would any normal man know eh, Sanders. HAVE YOU PERSONALITY? tock’s new sweater must go! which one to take home? (Probably Ask Clara Williamson, Lucille Frequently we hear advocates of a small college say that the the easiest way would be the river, Braithwaite, Miss Roeder who is dean Fors: Why do traffic signals have great accomplishment of the small college is in its formation of but perry has everything about fixed now.) of women at Shurtleff College, Syble yellow lights? character and personality. Character of a high standard is un­ Walters, Ruth Bauer, Madline Bolen, Ed. Meyer: To give the Scotch time doubtedly an essential part of personality, but we believe that charac­ It seems like Pettingill is getting Ruth Cummings and Leah Le Grand to start their motors. ter is an individual matter and will consider only the necessary charac­ all the advertisement this week but how they liked the following menu: teristic^ of a true personality. when a fellow gets to be a sheik like cream tomato soup, crackers, choco­ Allen Reihl says that the most We believe, in the first place, that an individual’s system of values Perry he deserves a little publicity. late cookies and Fannie May Choco­ dissappointed Hebrews in history constitutes the most important aspect of his personality, and that edu­ lates. were Shadrach, Meshach and Abed- cation may develop personality only when it succeeds in establishing a Pettingill, Jack McClintock, Fish nego when they went through a fire worthwile system of values. W ill power if it is strong enough to and Pederson were visitors at the Harriett Sheets visited at the home and didn’t get the insurance. make the mind dominate the actions of an individual is the first essen­ bluffs Sunday. Pederson evidently of Frances O’Delt Thursday night. tial of personality. The second essential is reliability, which campus saw something that scared him. He Clarence Fish boiled over in the relationships of various kinds prove should eliminate many people started running and fell down and All of the dorm girls wish to thank psychology class again this week. from the list of fortunate individuals who do possess that rare endow­ hurt his knee. the women of the Upper Alton Bap­ Prof. asked him what reaction takes tist Church for the hospitality shown ment— personality. Do you promise to take part in a'play or enter­ place, when a person gets so mad he Otto Schmidt gave a birthday party to them Sunday. tainment, to attend a party, or to meet some of your friends and as a can’t see straight. last week to the fellows in the dorm. Mr. Fish: The blood boils, heating result either appear an hour late or what is far more probable not The men of Shurtleff College ans­ Everyone had lots of fun, played drop the epithelial cells to such an in­ appear at all? If you do, then you are not dependable, and besides wered the ad that appeared in the the handkerchief, blind man’s bluff, tensity that they vibrate, causing lacking manners, personality, common sense and standards of fair play last week’s edition of the Pioneer. etc. Then the party ended with cake the line of vision to be deflected in you are a handicap to society, for the world is overpopulated now with Thanks. and Ice cream and everyone went such a manner that It becomes cur­ law breakers, people who can’t fulfill promises and pledges, and people home and studied the rest of the even­ ved. If the intensity of vibrations who are so selfish they think only of themselves and as a result cheat ing. Marion Pearce, a former student, who is now teaching at Wood River of the molecules in the retinal cells to secure gain for their own small selfish selves. due to the boiling of the blood, in­ Howard has lowered himself very spent the week-end with Rita Schil­ The exact course which the college should pursue in the establish­ creases enough the retina transmits ling and Ada Young. ment of standards of dependability is rather difficult to outline, but at much in the eyes of many of the to the brain a sense of infra-red Sophomores. He deliberately, without least it can without interfering with progress in regular class work waves Instead of light waves and as Menu teach students the importance of befng able to see the other fellow’s the slightest hesitation accepted an a result We see red. The end. viewpoint. To be able to see the world as others see it is indeed an invitation from Pettingill to spend Here’s the menu we had for Satur­ the night with him. (here’s the crime) day night dinner—neck bones, sauer accomplishment which many college graduates have failed to secure— Heard at A. Z. open house: Hilton supposedly slept the whole kraut, mash potatoes, cianberries, but one which all1 may hope to acquire if they are willing to play fair, Evelyn Schaeffer: My folks have night in Floyd Jackson’s (freshman) white cherries and vanilla wafers. a chair which goes back to Louis square and above board with the other fellow. If you use your bed. This is almost an unforgettable Envy us? XVI. friendships for advantage, and try to “get by” when an occasional misdeed and the only way Mr. Hilton Tom Slaughter: Aw, I got a suit favor is asked of you, then besides using friendship improperly you can redeem himself is by weilding One of the window panes in the up in the dorm that goes back to are revealing plainly and undeniably that you aren’t worthy of being unmercifully the paddle on the fresh­ apartment of Misses Lillian Genre Hartmann’s the sixteenth. called a friend. men. and Jewell Sutherland was broken College students, establish a system of values of your own and Saturday afternoon. Tell us exactly Freshmen, Attention! acquire personality! Don’t follow the m ob! Acquire energy and de­ Bob Allen is now running In com­ how this happened! How to make a hit in the men's petition with Bill Allen in gathering termine to carry out your own decisions! Establish your own life dorm: up girls pictures. Bill is far In the values; be the type of a man or woman who is dependable and not a IVliss Juanita Harris had as her 1. Have a room worthy of the lead but Bob says all he needs is spineless creature without principles, life values, or even the con­ guest this week-end Miss Jacqueline surroundings. There must be pen­ time. ventional veneer— termed manners. If you haven’t personality, Shurt­ Williamson, who is a student at nants, pennants, pennants! Harvard leff students, then strive to attain it, for that is the hope of the small Blackburn College. Yale, Vassar, Mrs. Smith’s Prep Since it has grown cold' George college— to build personality. school for Boys, and Montgomery Duke has deserted the sunken garden Lucille Braithwaite, Agnes Sanders, Wards. Also some stolen tin signs, steps on Saturday night. Eloise Patton and Frances Smith at­ uproariously clever, “For Sale," •1--I-1-1-1--I -I-I--I-1-I- I -1--I-1-r I I 1 "H-H-M' l | l-H -l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l l-I-l -I -l I 1-M-l-l-H- tended the Press Club party given “Register Here,” "Caution—men at CAST AND COMMITTEE by Virginia Olive last week. Work” ‘‘No parking after dark,” and PREPARE HOMECOMING “Don’t know about mon—but Pops COLLEGIATE CLIPPINGS PLAY AND STUNTS TOWN NOTES on ice.” 2. A carefully selected library (Continued From Page 1) l | M ..H i i | M-H-l-l till I l-l -H - l | .,i..i..h - h - i - h H"1-H -^!■ 1 1 1 I 1 1 I II The girls from the dormitory and also makes a hit with the studious­ ly inclined men. The following are The annual “Homecoming” at Mr. Rogers ...... Edgar Edwards also the town girls enjoyed the de­ The library of Carthage College a few favorites: “The Plastic Age,” Bradley College on Saturday, Novem­ Mr. Gateson ...... Carmen Smith lightful entertainment provided them has received a collection of great "Rover Boys at God Knows Where,” ber 10, will be featured by the Brad- The Maid ...... in the homes of the townspeople value. The library of the former “Grimms’ Fairy Tales,” “Travels ley-Wesleyan football game, which, The context of the play is as fol­ Sunday. Dean was given the college. with a Donkey” or “My Roommate it appears, may decide the champion­ lows: The group of girls entertained is The Carthage College band gave and I,” and “Vest of the Sitting ship of the "Little 19” conference and Andy Whittaker, a likeable, opti­ as follows: Ruth Edwards, Frances a concert In Rock Island recently. Son.” determine whether the local college mistic chap employed in the 'Riggs’ La Rue, Jewell Sutherland, Miss The impression made was very fav­ 3. It is suggested that you place shall wear the crown for the fourth Shoe Store’ where Jerry Dean, a Genre, Gertrude Humphrey, Rita orable. Schilling, Mabel Merriam, Vera the study tables in a nice sunny The Boguslawskis, noted Concert consecutive season. sweet young girl is employed as cashier, aspires to be chosen mana­ Wright, Evelyn Schaeffer, Maxine corner. There may be use for them pianists gave a two piano recital at The “Pow-wow,” the annual stunt ger of the store. In an interview | Elliott, Lucille Braithwaite, Leah some day. But until that date you Northern Illinois State Teachers Col­ show, will be given on Thursday and with Evangeline Gay. an aggressive Le Grand, Catherine Cossum, Selma may use this space to advantage as lege recently. Friday. A hilarious program has newspaper woman, Andy reveals his Stoddard, Ruth Bauer, Ada Young, a parking place for autographed The various colleges of the State been planned by the fraternities and Ruth Cummings, Harriet Sheets, photos of bewitching beauties. are celebrating their annual home the sororities for all the “homecom- hopes of advancement. Later, to his dismay, he finds that Robert Riggs, Cora Lofton, Madeline Bolen, Lucille 4. Next is the all-important comings with great festivities. ers.” an overbearing young fellow who is Edwards, Syble Walters, Mildred Too­ davenport to be used by the Sophs Western State Teachers College is Saturday will be packed with many mey and Virginia Olive. The hosts and and upper classmen as a place to a member of the Font-Honorary activities; a Freshman-Sophomore the son of Horace Riggs (owner of the store) has become manager of hostesses for the day were Mr. and “Schlafflich,” (as a German stude Journalism Society, which was or- scrap and a “hobo" parade in the the store. Jerry Dean sympathizes Mrs. Jameson, Mr. and Mrs. Tyner, would say). ganied in 1925. morning, and an automobile parade with him, especially since he believes Mr. and Mrs. McPhillips, Mr. and 5. Entertainment is to be fur­ The Russian Cossack Chorus gave preceeding the game in the after­ himself to be in love with June Al­ Mrs. Stutz, Mr. and Mrs. Walton, nished by the host with his victrola. a concert at W. S. N. U. at Macomb noon. len (a society girl who is engaged Mr. and Mrs. Warden, Mr. and Mrs. Only the latest hits and stomps are October 23. During the evening there will be a to Dr. Giles Faraday). An engage­ Oliver, Dr. and Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Mc- recommended. The faculty members of the con­ large bonfire, speaking fireworks, ment party is held by Mrs. Allen, Gourn, Mr. and Mrs. Kortkamp, and servatory gave a recital at Augus- and, as a climax, the annual “Home­ and surprising characteristics of Mrs. Bowden. This column maintains that any tana College. coming” dance. The faculty, the Andy are revealed. The plot thick­ old cat can be the cat's whiskers S. I. N. U. at Carbondale leads alumni, and the student body will ens, but, as all good stories go, win­ Have you subscribed for your copy but it takes a tom-cat to be a cat’s fifty-four colleges in Illinois in first mingle at the festivities and dance some, faithful Jerry is victorious. of the Pioneer? paw. grade- certificates. In the Gym. ©SIUEIsiue.edu/digitalcollections THE SHURTLEFF PIONEER

‘BILLIKENS’ PASSING DEBATERS WAX ELOQUENT Dr. Larkum, research director of TAKES GAME WITH GIVING PARTY PLATFORMS Michigan Department of Health gave ONE-SIDED SCORE a lecture recently at Valpariso Uni­ j Dr. Lafayette Reid I The Bull Pen (Continued from Page 1.) versity. DENTIST An organization of mixed chorus (Continued from Page 1.) in the party. He argued that the Over Barnard’s Drug Store is going to take the place of the Phone Main 2!>22-J I •H-M--H-M- 1 I 1 M I I i-i-i-l-l-l-l-l-H-l- Republican party had brought pros­ two line plays, and the crowd was Girls Glee Club at James Mlliken i ! perity to the country as noted by re­ The ancient rivalry between Mc- dumbfounded. University this year. duced taxes and national debt, and Kendree and Shurtleff will be renew­ In the second half, Shurtleff opened Lorado Taft, sometimes regarded ed next Saturday at Lebanon, when by the growth of foreign trade due up a pasisng game that proved dis­ to the Protective tariff. He stated as the greatest living American the Pioneers will be the guests of the astrous. A St. Louis back inter­ sculptor addressed the student body ■1-11 1 1 I -l-l-I I l Wildcat’s homecoming. Both elevens the policy of the Republican party cepted one of Schulenberg’s tosses on Prohibition, showing that this of McKendree College on Oct. 10. ? Office 1500—Phones Res 2485-M ;£ have gone through rather spotty sea­ on his own thirty five yard line, and The new library of McKinley High son’s, with .McKendree having a shade attitude would insure the contin­ swung out to his right. Almost out School, Honolulu, Hawaii is just William Dee the better record on paper. How­ uance and enforcement of the to the sideline he ran, then swung eighteenth amendment. opened. The students are very proud FLORIST ever, comparative scores have never back in, headed for the goal, sixty Mr. Alexander came back with the of their beautiful room. !I 2521 College Ave„ Alton, 111. meant a great deal, and Shurtleff is five yards away. With the aid of a rebuttal which ended the debate, as likely as not to return home vic­ little timely blocking, he was able to which was a non-decision debate and Pay for your Pioneer. tor. The teams battled to a scoreless make it. A pass from kick forma­ each student was left to decide for tie in their last meeting. tion accounted for the extra point, himself the winner of the debate. so the score at the end of the third quarter was St. Louis 13, Shurtleff, All the injured regulars except pos­ Craig and McClintock spent Friday 0. sibly Oertel will be able to make the night together in Craig’s room. The McKendree trip. “Sock-in-the-Wash” TODD AND NAPP Not conceeding the tussle yet, the reception committee was limited but had to have some small pieces of Pioneers started a steady advance it functioned in due manner. bone cut from his broken nose last which culminated in Nicolet’s touch­ week, and watched the St. Louis down early in the final period. With game from the sidelines. Tyner and Schulenberg gaining most DRY CLEANERS of the ground, they ran the ends and 1714 Washington Ave. Telephone 2229 sliced off the tackles until they reach­ “Colonel” Grabbe appeared for foot­ Barth’s Pharmacy WILL CALL AND DELIVER ball practice Monday night. He has ed the visitor’s twenty yard marker, recently been made eligible. Grabbe, where they were held for downs. Quality Drug Store ALTON ILLINOIS an aspirant for a backfield berth, al­ Another drive was started which gave though light, is fast an a real scrap­ the Pioneers first down with five per. yards to the goal. 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The We visited St. Paul’s cathedral too, graveyard is in the front of the the burying place of some of the fa­ Confectionery and High INSTALLMENT NO. 2 church and in front of the graveyard mous poets, artists and other people The British Museum was a verit­ the “lowing herd winds slowly o’er Grade Candies that the country wishes to honor. able gold mine for me: I spent three the lee” ; In the pasture adjoining is There the Duke of Wellington is gi­ S e s s e V s afternoons there and then left it re­ a monument erected to Gray, com­ ven more honor than any of the kings :: FOUNTAIN SERVICE " luctantly. 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