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Faculty, Students Enjoy Guest Speakers To Discuss Formal Christmas Party Democracy In World Today Amid the Christmas trees, rooms "Is Democracy Workable Today" is the subject of the oi silver and blue, and traditiona Christmas colors, all the college Club Discusses forum which will be held January 14, 1946, at 8:00 P. M., in students and faculty gathered in New York Realism the Hope College Chapel. The co-chairmen. Peg Bakelaar and the chapel basement last Saturday A1 Uypstra, have selected men and women from various fields for a formal Christmas party. New York writers, including nov- Mary Lou Hemmes and Lois ilists, poets, short story writers, to discuss democracy in the light of each one's field. Dr. Meulendyke had a well plannec dramatists and historians, were Irwin J. Lubbers, president of Hope College, will act as program in store for waiting guests discussed by the English Majors chairman of the forum. with a Santa Claus, his gnomes on December l.'l, 1945, in the Delphi working on last minute details for Room. The program led by Ger- Guest Speakers Christmas, and a real treasure .rude Vredeveld, showed the New Prins Entertains Alcor cheat full of presents. Vork authors of today as basically At Christmas Meeting Rev. Bastian Kruithof, pastor of Typically Engllfth carollers sang realists, who depended on imagery the First Reformed Church and a several Christmas carols, and a and sensationalism. Hard-working "Koffee Kletz" member of the Hope College facul- girls' sextette voiced "Winter Won- operators were entertained at a Theodore Dreiser, an Indianan ty, will represent religion, with derland" and "White Christmas. who wrote about New York, was Dale Van Lente, AI Rypntra, Dr. Lubbers and Peg Bakelaar formulate Christmas party at the home of Mrs. George Pelgrim an active The Girls' Glee Club sang Christ- discussed in a paper prepared by plans for democracy forum. Elaine Prins on Wednesday, De- mas numbers, and the whole group Elaine Meeusen, and read by Bar- cember 5. member of the A.A.U.W., discuss- sang carols under Mrs. Snow's di- bara Bilkert. Dreiser was influ- At the short business meeting it ing the woman's viewpoint. De- rection for the musical side of the enced by the satire and utter deso- German Club Holds was decided to decorate the Kletz mocracy in the light of the em- program. "Muncie" Vander Wege Dr. Mulder Speaks with special Christmas ornaments lation of Lafcadio Hearn who "Yuletide" Program ployer will be reviewed by Colonel gave her troubles of going Christ- thought New York a horror of ci- for the Yuletide season. At Joint Y Meeting Henry Geerds, secretary-treasurer mas shopping and Joanne Decker vilization, and in drawing a pic- "O Tannenbaum, 0 Tannenbaum, The remainder of the evening of the Holland Hitch Co., dis- seriously read from "The Other ture of Wall Street this satiric Wie treu sind diene Blatter!" A joint \ M and YW meeting was spent in playing games, and charged from service with the Wise Man," by Henry Van Dyke. Reeling is prevalent. With the singinR: of this old was held Tuesday evening, Decem- refreshments were served. 126th infantry; and labor, in gen- The climax of the evening was O'Henry is the greatest short ber 11. The guest speaker was Dr. Christmas carol the German club eral, by Mr. Thomas Parker, labor the food! Under Mr. McLean's di- story writer of the United States Bernard J. Mulder, secretary of the opened its meeting at the home of leader from the Holland Hitch Co. rection turkey ala king, heart rolls, and ranks with Maupassant as a Miss Boyd. Board of Education of the Re Combined Choruses olives and pickles, cranberry tarts vvorld renowned author. He was formed church. His topic was "The Education will be presented by Rosemary Finlaw, accompanied With Guest Artists and hot chocolate was served. discussed by Betty DeVries, who Wisemen." He presented a chal- Mr. Carroll Crawford, superin- by Paul Tanis on his violin, led in tendent of Holland Public schools, showed the disappointment of his lenge to young Christians to spread Give "The Messiah" more carols after which Gus Levey and that of the professional men early life, his life in prison, and the "joyous tidings of the Savior's Armstrong of M.l.T. read the Christmas story in Ger- "The Messiah" chorus composed by Lawyer Cornelius Vander Meu- then his life in New York, which birth" to the millions in the Far man. of the Holland High School A Ca- len, director of the Netherlands Discusses Debate Topic brought him success. His stories, East who are waiting to receive A paper on the Christmas cus- Pella Choir, town people, and the Foundation and Veterans Councilor Discussion groups from several typical of New York, show human the Word. toms of the German people, written chapel choir presented Handel's of Holland; Al Rypstra, senior at colleges were gathered at Kalama- nature and everyday life in the Wilbur Brandli opened the meet- by Trudy Maassen and Marjorie "Mesiah" on December 18 in the Hope College and veteran of World zoo on December 7, for an after- metropolis. Especially his story ing by leading the group in the Voss, was then read. The Germans Hope Memorial Chapel. War II, will represent the students. noon of panel discussion followed Gift of the Magi, was taken as an singing of a number of carols. celebrate a series of feasts of the The four guest soloists, who are by dinner. example of his portrayal of New Scripture consisted of Christmas Student Committee Yuletide Season, beginning with the from Chicago, were Miss Lucille The afternoon program consisted York. texts read by Rev. Ostenhaven and Feast of St. Nicolas on December Bauch, soprano; Miss Norma Publicity for the forum is being of two rounds of discussion, each As a poet, Lewis Untermeyer Alan Staver. ranks as one of New York's best. 6 and concluding with the Feast Hetsch, contralto; Mr. John Toms, arranged by the co-chairmen, Mrs. lasting an hour and a half, on the Special music was rendered by His poems deal with deep subjects of the Three Kings on January 6. tenor; and Mr. David Austin, bass. Harriet Van Donkelaar and Dale season's topic. Resolved: That the Marian Ter Borg and Dick Vries- but are treated in a light, common "Twas the Night Before Christ- They are all distinguished oratori- Van Lente, assisted by Jean Wat- foreign policy of the United States man who played as a prelude a manner. Poems, Calabin in a Coal mas" was read in German by Wil- cal soloists. Mr. Austin has ap- son, Louise Ter Beek, Elaine Biele- should be directed toward a policy duet of Christmas carols, and by Mine. Long Feud, and Prayer were liam Geiger. The meeting closed peared in Holland previously, but feld, Gene Rothi, Preston Stegenga, of free trade. On each panel were Myiu Brower * who sang "Lead read. A poem by Frederick M. with refreshments and the singing this was the first time the other and Bill Hillegronds. Various a leader, a critic, and five mem- Kindly Light," accompanied by Clapp, Brooklyn Bridge, was read of more carols. three had sung here. means for extensive publicity are bers, each from a different college. Harriet Muyskens. The conductor of the chorus of already under way. According to Mr. Floyd E. Armstrong, Pro- to show realism in writing, with three hundred voices was Miss the chairmen and publicity people, fessor Emeritus of economics and an imaginist overtone. Spanish Club Enjoys Trixy Moore, Director of Vocal the forum is expected to run only finance, Massachusetts Institute of O'Niel's life and plays were dis- French Club Centers Music at the Holland High School. an hour and a half. Technology, spoke after the dinner cussed by Elaine Bielefield with his Christmas Program Mrs. W. Curtis Snow accompanie( using sensational feelings as the Theme On Christmas On December 11 the various and led a discussion on the current the group with the organ, anc topic. basis of the discussion. His plays The members of the Spanish speakers and the co-chairmen met Club had a merry time taking part French Club was entertained by Alma Vander Hill with the piano Attending the meeting from Beyond the Horizon; the life of a for a luncheon in the Warm Friend Miss Nella Meyers at her home for poet who had to live like man, and in "la /iesta espanol." The music Tavern to outline the ideas for the Hope College were Dr. Schrier, the special Christmas meeting, held found it impossible to overcome and laughter came from the home forum. Joanne Decker, Ruth Ellison, Alice on December 13. The program be- Debate Squad Adds fate, and Emperor Jones, the play of Mrs. Prins on Thursday eve- The project originated in the Laughlin, Bob Danhof, and Hob gan with the singing of Christmas with the use of the beating of ning, December 13th. Members For Year Student Council under the leader- Schuller. The colleges sending dele- carols, and Ruth Ellison read the tom-toms for effect, were discussed The program of Christmas spirit ship of Al Rypstra. gates were Albion, Calvin, Central Christmas story from the Bible in As a result of the debate tryouts in detail. was headed with a paper on Michigan College of Education, French. held here on December 11, the fol- Christmas in Spain and Peru," Hillsdale, Hope, Kalamazoo, Michi- The club adjourned to cookies lowing upperclassmen were added read by Kathryn Lock. This in- Marge Van Vranken gave a re- Hope Students Hear gan State, and Western Michigan and coca-colas and discussion and to the squad: Man-in De Young, R. cluded a brief summary of the cus- port on Christmas in France and College of Education. short arguments. Jim Bos, Betty Timmer, Jean Wat- Address On Surgery toms and traditions practiced by other European countries. Christ- son, Robert Danhof, and Robert these countries on Christmas and mas day in France is purely reli- Scalpel Club opened its meeting dents, alumni and faculty. Schuller. Ldfidscapers To Submit New Year's Day. gious, and presents are not ex- to all Hope students who were in- The general opiinon will be tab- The new freshmen members are The group then enjoyed the sing- changed on that day. The mistle- terested to hear Dr. Pielen, a Plans For Better Campus Peggy Sullivan, Peter Breen, Irene ulated and final plans will be ing of Christmas carols in Spanish toe custom is the same there as in Grand Rapids surgeon who has re- Heemstra, Marion Hanna, and Le- President Irwin J. Lubbers an- drawn on that basis. the United States. turned from active duty in Europe. and English. Glenna Gore, presi- ona Doorenbos. nounces that surveyors from the dent of the club, lead the members His address conveyed the im- The program concluded with The debate question for 1945-46 in some games, and refreshments portance of basic sciences to pre Grand Rapids branch of the Rob- classical music by French com- is: Resolved, that the foreign policy Hope Overseas Veteran were served. Everyone was wished and post-operative cases. He also ert Bruce Harris landscape archi- posers, and refreshments were of the United States should be di- Merits Army Promotion "un feliz navidad" before leaving. served. told briefly of the relationship that tectural firm have been on our rected toward a policy of free trade vitamins and chemical analysis campus these past weeks. Word has been received from the have to surgery. The firm has been hired to make Far East Air Forces, Manila, that The talk was followed by a dis- George W. Hutchinson, of Muske- cussion of the conditions of the a complete survey of every hill Hoffman, Nether land's Investigator, German people. and dale on the campus. The plan, gon, Michigan, squadron adjutant according to Dr. Lubbers, is to sub- in General George C. Kenney's Far mit preliminary sketches of an en- East Air Forces Headquarters, has Addresses College On Reconstruction tirely beautified campus to stu- A.D.D. Members Sell Continued on Page Four Dr. Milton J. Hoffman, an period of 7 months, 2800 people violence, it was answered by Hope College Stationery alumnus of Hope, former president died of starvation in Amsterdam. gun. Ninety per cent of the mis- of Central College, and at present With the beginning of the bas- The Netherlands," he said, "was ery was occasioned because the a professor at New Brunswick cetball season, A.D.D. girls have one of the best fed, housed and Dutch refused to give in to the assumed the pre-war role of selling Theological Seminary, related his clothed countries before war German conquerors. The Germans candy and ice cream to Hope's experiences and observations of his struck." expected the Dutch to be a push- sport fans. recent trip to the Netherlands, in Concentration Camps over, and when pressure did not a very interesting and picturesque He also told of the great fear succeed, they used violence, and so Another project undertaken is the sale of Hope college stationery, way on Friday, December 7. This the people had for the German con- the Dutch people had to learn the trip was made as an appointment centration camp, and even a con- hard way." t will make an excellent Christmas gift for a Hope friend; and may of General Synod naming Dr. Hoff- stant fear of talking with friends He gave much credit to the be purchased at the book store. man its Netherlands Investigator. and relatives against the Germans, Christian Church in the Nether- On Monday, December 10, the Dr. Hoffman portrayed in full never knowing whether the person lands, and stated that the church A.D.D. held a brief business meet- detail the situation of the Nether- with whom they were conversing was the only institution which re- lands as it was during the war, and was a German collaborator, stating fused to compromise. ng in Van Raalte Hall to discuss these new projects. is at present. that the freedom which we enjoy in Reconstruction Beginning with the industry, he America was not enjoyed in the "But now," continued Dr. Hoff- stated that production in the Neth- Netherlands. There was also a man, "the war is over and the great erlands was completely paralysed fear, common among the men, of reconstruction problem is with us. Hope College / by the Germans, and in a compari- being used as German slaves, and The major problem lies in reclaim- son of square miles of the Nether- in the course of the war there ing all the flooded land, as there To Be Featured lands and Michigan he presented were 460,000 such slaves arrested. was a great bomb destruction of the serious transportation situa- Dr. Hoffman emphasized strong- the dikes. The Netherlands," he In Detroit Paper tion. ly that his purpose was not to stated, "is a 'have-not' country, A sketch of Hope College will "All trains and canal boats, arouse hatred or stir up the peo- and all reconstruction goods will >e featured in the Detroit Free which are so vital, buses and mo- ple, as there are millions of Chris- have to be imported. But there is Press in a future issue. tor trucks were seized by the Ger- tians in Germany, and their con- much already being done. Twenty December 4th Mr. Kenyon, a re- man invaders, all electric lines duct during the war was absolutely per cent of the railroads are run- porter from the Free Preaa, spent were destroyed, and there was no correct ning again and bridges are being the day with President Irwin J. gas for their use. Due to the lack "The minds of the youth in the replaced." •ubbers gathering material to of transportation, there was a great Netherlands were poisoned by the Dr. Hoffman stated that the write-up the characteristics of hunger in the big cities, and in t Germans, and if there was ever any (Continued on Page 6) bpe College. Page Two Hope College Anchor

sorority holds the fondest memo- FROM THE CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT erically was not comparable to the Hope College flnehor ries. subtraction of their lack of ability. College life is not complete with- Mrmoa Against Societies: At the end of the first year, some Blackballing out them. Hope men who have of these boys had increased in PbsociaJed Cbteftkie Press Secret organizations gone to the far corners of the earth wisdom and stature ... an in- remember their college days as crease which would make them po- RUTH JOLDERSMA Editor-in-Chief Excludes the minority ones of learning, of broadening tential leaders. And this because Vivian Dykema, Elaine Meeusen Associate Editors Only room for one allegiance their friendships, and above all, of the guidance of their "broth- Dorothy Wyenberg Business Manager For Societies: their grand fraternity days. ers." On the day scheduled for the Churches have societies STAFF Is it not possible to believe that mailing of bids to potential mem- Y.W.C.A. and Y.M.C.A. can be only functioning organi- Feature Editor BaAara Bilkert the cruel war, from which we are bers, the list was consulted by rep- zations if we put every organization on Christian Society Editor Glenna Gore now slowly emerging, could have resentatives of all societies, and basis. "Camp to Campus" Editor Natalie Bosman been avoided if people in certain those not immediately chosen Pitfalls in Christianity shouldn't be blamed on societies. Circulation Manager Nellie Mae Rietsma countries had been allowed the would receive further consideration. Photographer William Gee ON A SECULAR BASIS freedom of organization and other Many, if not most of those not in freedoms which our-men and boys, fraternities, were Independent of REPORTERS Against Societies: and yes, our women fought to pre- their own choosing. My experi- Ruth Ruys Betty Timmer ' Ruth Bonga Campus attitude changing and societies unable to make serve? ences with Hope's Societies were 1 Rachel Dykstra Harriet Hains Joanne Decker those adjustments. We live in the United States not of "exclusion" but "inclusion." Laura Johnson Peggy Prins Lois Meulendyke Incoming students won't have to fight against artificial where we still possess the "four LIKE will always find LIKE, but Grace Wagemaker Arkie Wieten Lois Van Wyck social competition. freedoms." Any individual who has here was a real extension of the Dick Vriesman Mary Vander Wege Jean Meulendyke There are no compensations on highly specialized college the intelligence to be able to enter hand of fellowship. Dave Karsten Betty Vander Wege Gertrude Vredeveld campus if person excluded from societies. a college has the intelligence, we "The cost of a society, and what Ginny Hemmes Carolyn Ingham Ruth Probst Organizations have lost sight of their purpose as literary believe, to decide for himself good that money could do in other Marcie Westerman Marian Hanna Gordon Bell organizations. whether or not to join a sorority pursuits." Here is a question which Gerry Scheerens Ellene Bosland Exclude those who need the help of societies. or fraternity. If disappointment I deem almost unworthy of con- Alida Kloosterman Phyllis Dietrich They control campus elections. arises, it generally happens be- sideration. Hope's collegiate press Informal initiations degrading. cause of some mistake on his or men have evaluated the situation her own part. CIRCULATION Programs are valueless — time consuming. in dollars and cents. I believe I Athlynn Lundberg Bob Danhof Dale Drew- Sororities operated on selective basis. How can sororities and frater- am safe . . . very safe ... in say- Dorothy Atkins Betty Timmer Marion Ter Borg For Societies: nities be called "discriminating or- ing that most of my fellows worked ganizations" when they have done while in college. Men who work Nelliemae Wezeman Georgianna Schippers Jo Anne Biddle Only social life in an intimate group. hundreds, and even thousands of know the value of the dollar, and We should have freedom to organize. Published every two weeks during the school year bv the students of men and women who have gradu- as dollars are very hard to earn They have done more good than harm. Hope College. ated from Hope College more good Entered as second class matter at the post office of Holland, Michigan, at school, there are few who are College students have the intelligence to decide whether than they have harmed one, if it at special rate of postage provided for in section 1103 of Act of or not to join. ready to throw them away. Every ( ongress, October 3, H»17, and authorized October 19, 1918. is one a year? cent I placed in the custody of our Disappointments result in individual's mistakes. These are just a few of the rea- society treasurer was returned to Mail Subscriptions, One Dollar Per Year More opportunity to develop intimate friendships. sons why we believe that before me ten-fold in services and com- Address — The Anchor, Hope College, Holland, Michigan Certain amount of competition makes for growth. any steps are taken towards abol- forts. Where could I have had as Telephone 9436 All-College functions generally poorly supported. ishing sororities and fraternities fine an evening ... for so little PRINTED AT OLD NEWS PRINTERY P-"C—nl unrest due to abnormal campus conditions. on Hope's campus, contact should . . . under any other circumstances. If class groups formed only small group would benefit. be made with all alumni. Perhaps How else could an out-of-town stu- Undecided: a form letter or ballot would be dent spend an evening in his own No better type of organization has been proposed as satisfactory. home." Editorials substitution. Sincerely, I was a member of Fraternal, Shouldn't consider the question at this time because most Mildred M. Scholten but I cannot count the wonderful of the men are away and conditions are abnormal. Mary Jane Raffenaud. Forum To Redefine Democracy days I spent with Emersonians, Cosmopolitans, and Knickerbock- Niagara Falls, N. V. ers. I have visited with members How many of us know what to reply when we are asked Dear Dr. Lubbers: for a definition of democracy? Can we supply information Dear Editor: pear Editor: of other societies in New York ^ ou and 1 have never met, so When I first began to hear of a{ It i8 apparent that are .n City. Miami, Seattle, Pearl Harbor other than abstract generalities? Are we, when we leave perhaps I would do well to intro- campaign at Hope against sorority I tere8ted in the viewpoint8 of the and even in the black of night in a this campus, going: to be living exponents of a democratic organization, I dismissed it as one 1 duce myself to you. 1 am a gradu- lonely atoll in the Carolines. There co-eds concerning sororities here at citizenry ? of those things which stir a cam- ate of Hope ... In Absentia '44 was no distinction. I have felt the Hope. I think that it is interesting pus every now and then. It ap- ... an ex-serviceman, and a con- loss in this past war, of many who We will be living in a world of many ideologies, pet theories and just as necessary to consider pears now to be a very definite stant admirer of the college, and were of other groups. This, sir, is the alumnae's opinion as to hear and notions. ^ et few of us can distinguish party platforms. campaign with the opponents scar- all it embodies. the present Hopeite's view. not distinction . . . nor was it ever. Our ideas are guided by pre-conceived notions handed down ing off the de.Vndii-s with their Through my years in the Naval There is no division in our house I am taking the privilege, there- by our elders. vehemence ai d o issionate protests. service, and in these months since . . . Hope. This subject of socie- fore, of quoting a portion of a re- 1 was happy, however, to read the my release from active duty, I have ties is grouping for efficiency in A few of us have learned something about democracy dur- cent letter written to me by a last Anchor and study the excel- managed to keep in touch with the the attainment of a common goal. ing these past four years. But those left behind — what have Hope graduate: lent letter written by Nat Bos- activities of the sohool, and have The curriculum of any school can- you done to renew your faith in the democratic ideal —an man. It seemed to me thr.t she an- "I've heard about the new cam- prized the issues of The Anchor not answer the need of students for ideal that can become reality only through knowledge and swered the whole question very paign to obliterate sororities at which have come my way. That this fellowship , . . the greatest work. nicely and emphasized the long Hope. College isn't college without information which has not been Collegiate Union would not do it. range view. sororities. You know, it is a great made my "first" has been passed It is not a departure from the The Student Council is sponsoring a forum. The subject In debate work, we learned that part of social life and its activities on by those I have contacted in ideals of an institution, but a com- title is: "Is Democracy Workable Today?" The symposium there was a difference between are pure and wholesome. I agree the farspread areas of the world. positor! of echelons striving to make is designed to redefine democracy and to stimulate our think- "need for a change in policy" and that every girl should be able to Until recently, I have been pleased; their one body an outstanding be- ing regarding our way of government. "need for something to be done." belong to soiye sorority so as to now, I wonder and am bewildered. ing. stop 'hurt' feelings, etc. But, if a 1 think this fine line of difference My last two available issues of We who have passed from Hope's An educator, minister, employer, labor leader, professional few girls are opposed to sororities, fits very aptly our present college The Anchor carry a sorry tale for harbor of memories do want that man, student and the feminine viewpoint have been selected their own societies must be insin- situation. There is "need for some- me . . . and many, hany Hopeites this be considered as a ballot cast cere or unfair Ur produce such op- to guide our thinking. A question period is also scheduled. thing to be done," but not need of my correspondence. The issue; in favor of the maintenance of the position. for completely abolishing the sta- "Will the Societies Remain ... or school's societies. There is, I as- tus quo. It's the easy way to decry "When the fellows return, there Go?" May 1 entertain you with my sure you, more of scholarship . . . present evils in a system and call will be great fun in the exchange opinion ? more of statesmanship . . . more for abolishment of said system We Would LI Ice To Suggest of fraternity and sorority meetings There is much discussion in of deep consideration at many a which contains the evils. However, and parties. Hope's sororities en- terms of Christianity, and the society meeting than in many a The student body is to be complimented on the manner it's challenging though far more courage strong bonds of religious place of Christian Education in the classroom. Here is the opportun- difficult to correct these present in which it has handled the evaluation of the sorority-fra- feUowsbip. But at Hope, the girls | building of our Postwar World, It ity for friendly criticism on the evils. do not limit their friendships to has a place ternity system. Any dispute involving venerated institutions a very important thought, the composition, and the Opponents of the status quo sorority sisters. I feel that Hope's one, and only we who have had public presentation of a man's own soror ties are mo could quite humanly die at the threshold of sentimentalisms seem to divide their protests into i • ' re than the wonderful advantage of such work. Don't deprive the student and personalities. In the main this attitude has l>een avoided. two major points. They claim the pleasant, useful, and educating so- training can truthfully evaluate U. of this vital evening's opportunity. cieties. If you (Hope) do away with \\- k„,, •! , r . method of selection of sorority But it- apears, at this point, that Rather, champion the idea We have seen the need for some correction of our society|members is unchristian. There is sororities, before long there will the increase or decrease of the provide it with ample guidance no rea8on wh system. Various ideas have been advanced in a genuine at-! y a method cannot be be a campaign to form new socie- Christian influence at Hope is not . . . and witness its splendid re- es or c u s so established on Hope's campus to | ^ ' ^ to have more dependent upon the Society, built sults. I'm sure you will find merit. tempi to erase some of the ills resulting from this system. ac v e8 or ar ea or e 0W8 include all college girls in socie-1 ^ '^' P ^' f " hips. or destroyed. When the first Lit- Sincerely, Other opinions view the discussion from a Christian view- ties! Proponents of the present' "Other colleges have them — I erary Society was brought to George J. Lumsden. 8y8tem have alread v point and, after serious consideration conclude that this svs ; . suggested pos-|know that sounds trite — yet there Hope's campus, it was brought as tem should not be a part of Hope College. ' ^ ^ ^ respective iare expeCtant students who take the answer to a need ... a need Dear Editor: that into consideration." for the outlet of thought, creative I have been following the letters It is with this attitude; that we are trying to find the j Opponents further claim that the Sincerely, a Freshman, endeavor, and social desire. I must and articles appearing recently in best for our college, that we should approach the next step inclusiveneas ()f sorority groups iI S Shirley M. Leslie. go back but two years to recall that the AN'CHOR, and I should like bad o we had just that . . . not at the ex- to state that I am one hundred per- in our discussion. Arguments, on either side of the issue. harn'f"1 and reSU't8 in feeling aiuong members of differ- Traverse City, Mich. pense of Christianity, but with its cent in support of the abolishment that stem from a highly emotional viewpoint should be dis- ent sororities. I feel the best an- To the Editor: promotion. Not every enrollee at of sororities. In my opinion they carded. What we personally gain should not characterize our swer to this diminishing problem After reading the editorial and Hope is a strong Christian youth, have no rightful place as organi- is a series and rotation of joint the open letter in the Homecoming and I may truthfully say that I zations of Hope College. thinking. Our primary concern and objective should be to sorority meetings which has al- issue of the ANCHOR, we feel it have seen men more strongly set I can echo all that has already achieve the greatest good for the greatest number. ready been carried on in a smaller necessary to come to the defense of toward the Faith right in the been said for the abolishment- of scale with desirable results. lounge of our old Fraternity house A student-faculty-aiumni committee seems the most feas- sororities and fraternities on sororities, and I should like to add The opinion expressed by "Sev- Hope's campus. I have participated in discussions ible method of conducting this probe on an impartial basis. one point that has, perhaps, not enteen Freshmen, Beach Cottage," Yes, Christian colleges do have on philosophy, ethics, and Christian received enough attention; that is The time element should not be considered in this proposition. is hopeful. They show foresight in a great responsibility resting on teachings that have gone far int. the fact that members are chosen The recommendations of the committee will ultimately reach demanding for themselves either their shoulders. But — is it neces- the night. . . and never a deviation by the society, and not the society the students and the Board of Trustees, where the final de- a better type of social organiza- sary to accuse sororities and fra- from the matter at hand. I have chosen by the members. This very cision rests. tion or else a modified sorority ternities of the pitfalls and dis- never been in such a closely knit fact that sororities are not open organization as suggested by Luel- unity in Christianity? We are fellowship, and many are the topics to all violates our democratic right It is our opinion that an inquiry of this type cannot be la Pyle. Their opinion should cer- taught in the Scriptures to be tol- one will wrestle in the company of free choice. In any other insti- limited to sororities and fraternities only. They have become tainly be a challenge and an eye- erant, love your neighbor, and do of a friend ... Dr. Phelps, long tution of society we may choose such a wholesale part of our college life. They have perme- opener to the opponents of the unto others as you would have before the turn of the century, the organization to which we wish must have had this in mind . . . ated the social organizations. The literary groups have been present system that abolishment of them do unto you. Do such organi- to belong; but here, on the campus sororities is a decidedly unsatisfac- zations bar an individual from I hardly believe we have drifted of a Christian college, we must invaded by their influence. It seems to us that eventually from his plan. tory solution of the situation. The carrying these out? Cannot a per- wait to be looked over, measured, this study will include a complete briefing of campus life, enthusiasm and energy now ex- son live just as good a Christian There are those who are ex- judged, and rejudged before we the study, and the extra-curricular programs. pended toward merely refuting the life in a society as out of one? cluded." There are . . . but they can become a part of what has un- are few, and perhaps the problem There seem to be three choices before us: Societies should status quo would be a God-sent Why do we have societies in our fortunately become the controlling gift applied toward correcting min- churches ? is far too exaggerated. When I be totally abolished and replaced with a suitable substitution; organization of college activities. or faults in the otherwise satisfac- Girls have to cooperate, harmo- was a Sophomore, I attended my This method of choosing results in society programs should be revitalized to insure meetings first membership meeting. The tory system of sororities. nize, and be tolerant in order to misfits and misjudgment of per- discussion was orderly, pledges that are socially and culturally valuable; the societies are As a very recent alumna of Hope have a successful sorority. Inge- sonalities. Some students fail to chosen, and the group disbanded. completely satisfactory so there is no need for any wholesale College I hope and trust that pres- nuity, leadership and initiative are "measure up" when they are ver- Never, after that meeting, was a change. ent students will see their way a few of the qualities developed bally torn apart at Black Ball man discussed pro or con on the through this problem and decide in a society member's life during Meetings, and as a result all of In trying to reach our final decision let us not limit our- basis of that meeting. The discus- to work on the faults in the pres- his or her years in college. them do not return to college the sion was not . . . "What can he selves to an evaluation of the system as it prevails on this ent situation and maintain these Is it for the minority to say so- next year. Sororities have become do for us?" ... but "What can we campus only. A new trend in education is developing. We at organizations which mean more rorities and fraternities should be an obstacle in the path of the de- do for each.other?" We accepted Hope should study these new ideas and make our college and more, as we pass from Hop«'« abolished? No! Speaking as former velopment of Hope College, and men into the membership of our grow accordingly. portals to other fields of endeavor. sorority members we look back should therefore be permanently group that contributed so little to Ev Everse. upon our college days and find our eliminated from the list of college the group that the addition num- activities. Ellene Bosland r 4 t)

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Fraternities Are Abolished IN . . DIGESTION In University Of Chicago By Elaine Bielefeld Decision Ends Two-Year Investigation; "Peace on earth, good will to men" — that's what we fought this war for. The struggle was more than a mere Ruling Affects Frats at College Level holocaust; it was strife between right and wrong, love and hate. Fighting has ceased but victory is not ours until we From "The Chicago Maroon" Twas the night before deadline mas tree cutters don't strike and can prove our ability to practice good will in every phase of And all through my brain demand higher trees and less The University of Chicago climaxed a two-year probe on Not a new thought was stirring our lives. We are still bickering over an event which has aged branches, there should be sufficient November 15 by disclosing that social fraternities will be Not one single name four years to the day, we have supply of arboles (Spanish for barred in the college after March, 1947. Fraternities had When out on the lawn, there trials for war criminals still on arose such a clatter "trees") for every Hope guy or gal. been in existence for 54 years at the* undergraduate level From Hope G.H.Q. our ha^ids, we have labor disputes I jumped to my window to see The various dorms have been load- at U. of C. still to be settled, and we have what was the matter; ed down with such tremendous President Irwin J. Lubbers has • i boys and more boys still to return The decision was handed down by President Ernest C. Col- It was Toni and Tommy chat- weights of cotton, tinsel, evergreen been speaking at alumni banquets. home. Christmas, 1945, finds Amer- well following a two-year investigation by a faculty commit- ting with men and mistletoe (no, I haven't been Dr. Lubbers flew to Milwaukee, ica in such a state. However, we tee and a University administrative ruling board, This new 1 saw only two, but there must lucky yet) that ye olde Van Vleck December 1, to speak to an Alumni ruling does not affect fraternities have been ten, doesn't even shake when the train group meeting in the Reformed are attempting to move ahead. in the graduate level, or women's It would be nice to be popular. goes through. Betty Jane demons Church. The Rev. Morris A. Mar- Foreign ministers of the Big considerations, the Board was en- clubs at the college level. Please, dear Santa, make me and Joe Palmer donated their time cus is the pastor. Three are to meet this week in an abled ... to countenance the sur- Board Decides and supplies to decorate Mr. De Dr. Lubbers returned the same effort to pick up where they left vival of fraternities at the divi- beautiful, just for a year. Maybe The report from the University Roc's tree over in Zwemer Hall. night by plane. sional level . . ." not for a year but until after 1 off earlier this Fall. The United Board said that this move was How do you get into that Sanc- "It would have been far wiser get a date for our sorority party On December fi Dr. and Mrs. States anticipates discussion con- necessitated "by reorganization of tuary? Knock three times and buzz for the Board, once and for all, to anyway. Lubbers went to the Eighth An- the University's academic struc- twice. cerning the atomic bomb, British have eradicated all fraternities Sorority parties made their de- nual Bam uet of the Detroit Hope ture and that a reorganization of La Club Modele, at the corner loans, foreign policies and our from the entire University . . ." but with the gala Sib function. College Club. The program was the extra-curricular activities nec- of River and Eighth is extremely participation in the United Nations Should Be Ousted "The best chicken you ever tasted," essarily must follow the same busy during the Christmas rush. led by Wallace Visscher, toastmas- organization. "In permitting fraternities to wasn't it Mr. "t-.;. Mr. Ileneveld, lines." U. of C. inaugurated a new They sell everything from vitamin ter; Henry A. Friesema, leader of Although President Truman's la- continue until 1947, the Board sac- and Mr. V.-,! I iOiitc. Thanks go to house plan in September designed B complex tablets to ultra-violet group singing; Hazel Paa'man, so- rifices principles on the altars of "Jack" lor !iis contributions in bor proposal for a cooling-off per- to unify the college as a distinct rays and all wrapped in a box with loist; the Rev. J. Hogenbo-.m and expediency. The administration making il r su cessful evening. iod during strikes met with labor's segment of the University and all Christmas seals too yet. Their hot Mrs. Kenneth Yager. cites the need for a 'transitional We in c.:;;pt this series for more disapproval his aim to avoid "vi- student activities will hereafter be chocolate is expensive but we got Rev. Hogenboom and Mrs. Yager period' ... If the abolition of fra- or less ( »n:)?.ted thoughts to bring cious" anti-labor laws meets with centered in the dorms. plentya money. Who's kidding? brought reports from the Wichers ternities in the College is wise you an ir. p n-tant news flash. Bob their approval. Illegal picketing is The action by the University Oh, excuse me, I thought I was the Memorial Fund and the Nominat- and necessary then the sooner they Boulkinr, after 27(i dateless days the first charKe that C,encral Mo Board was sharply criticized in joker. And the social hour — Isn't ing Committee. Or. Lubbers de-1 - are ousted the better." (yes, he c.e.i counted them!) fi- tors brnu ht to c<,urt a ainst th the student paper "The Chicago it worth the extra nickel. Marge livered the address, "The Message I K ? « nally ro. : to meet the demands of strikers. Similar charges are pre- Maroon." According to an editor- Karsies and I la O'Donnel just to From Hope." these days by datinj a De Kline. dicted, though their usefulness in ial, published the day following the see all those big basketball boys? announcement, the action taken by SHOE POLISH Note to the freshmen: The succes- the entire situation is questioned. the Board was indecisive. sive use of the one letter "d" is Mike Brower was named the Holland Motor Express' local strike End of An Era and Laces referred to as alliteration. happiest spectator in the stands at DU SAAR may become a test case. "The Maroon" editorial states, Christmas spirit is truly in the the Percy Jones-Hope game last Manila!! "The commission finds "The University's decision to abol- Electric Shoe Hospital air — even the weatherman is giv- week. Kenny played a great game PHOTO & GIFT SHOP you guilty as charged and sen- ish fraternities in the college is as 13 E. 8th St. ing each and everyone of us a didn't he or maybe we're just pre- tences you to death by hanging." white Christmas, and if the Christ- judiced. momentous as it is inevitable. That Photo-/imsh(ng, Framing and Gift, I These words 32-day it is of striking significance in the : trial of Japan's General Tomoyuki saga of American education cannot 10 E. 8th St., Holland, Mich.!Yamashita wh" claims that 14 was be doubted for it marks the end of NEW RELEASES a fair trial. a chapter, the era of the 'roaring THE BOOK NOOK Congestion rules in overseas '20's' in higher learning . . ." Victor Records ports, waiting areas, landing ports, "That it is a fundamentally wise transportation means, and in hous- and just decision, I believe cannot Ben Van Lente Polonaise - itnibi Offers you a wide selection All Kinds of ing facilities. But the boys are com- be doubted. The sharp, incisive ing home—v!th D«cm- logic of the Board of Trustees is Clair De Lane • Itaibi of excellent books for INSURANCE ber's quota. We're dreaming of a incontrovertible. Conventional edu- 177 College Avenue White Christmas. ucation is dead at Chicago; conven- Warsaw Concerto - Boston Pops tional fraternities must also per- ish. In their day fraternities ful- Meyer Music House filled a certain need. With the in- 17 W, 8th St. Christmas Presents For Anything in Fine Printing . • . augural of the college program and Holland, Michigan its resident plan that need had dis- And extends to the faculty and students appeared. Therefore the fraterni- STEKETEE-VAN HUIS PRINTING HOUSE, INC. ties are no longer necessary. And of Hope College good wishes for a since they are not only superfluous Visscher-Brooks MILESTONE PRINTERS but actually menace the success of INSURANCE 9 East 10th St. Phones: 4337 and 9231 the program they must be elimi- 4Mprry Christmas nated. It may very well be asked if the same logic does not apply 6 East 8th St., Holland, Mich. Holland, Michigan equally well to the w omen's clubs?" WE WISH YOU A Board Ignores Innue You Are Always GOOD HOME-COOKED FOOD "To education as a whole, how- MERRY CHRISTMAS SERVED RIGHT ever, the pronouncement of the WELCOME and board ignores a vital section of the KEEPER'S RESTAURANT issue. Its statement is singular in at the what omits as well as in what it HAPPY NEW YEAR Ralph Cumerford, Proprietor says. It catalogs, quite justly, the Mary Jane Restaurant noteworthy contributions which STUDENTS and FACULTY fraternities have made to this Uni- versity. But it omits those salient NICK DYKEMA A. Patsy Fabiano Give Books points which constituted such a "HEADQUARTERS FOR CANDY" crushing indictment against the en- 26 W. 8th St. Holland tire fraternity system everywhere The Tailor —the social schisms which it has generated, the bigotry and preju- 19 Vz West 8th Street This Christmas dice which it has condoned, the appalling misemphasis which it has represented. It is true that FRESH UP in omitting such salient facts the board has spared itself the painful WITH necessity of weighing the advan- \ COMPLETE SELECTION tages and disadvantages of the SEVE^-UP system against each other in or- der to ^attain a verdict. By their absence,' however, the case history is notably incomplete and dis- I. H. MARSIUE torted; all the facts should have ACCIDENT INSURANCE FOB Magazine Baskets - Hassocks Brink's Book Store been pffesented." HOPE COLLEGE STUDENTS "By Its refusal to entertain these Holland State Bank Bldf. Table Lamps - Book Ends What Not Shelves - Stuffed Animals CHRISTMAS CARDS DeVries & Dornbos Co. The Model Drug Store "The Home of Good Furniture" i STATIONERY CHRISTMAS GREETINGS Employees and Management^ FROM wish the Faculty and Students SNYDER'S SHOE STORE of Hope College a very Merry AT MAKE SNYDER'S YOUR SHOPPING CENTER E Christmas and a Happy New SEASONS GREETINGS, EVERYONE FOR TOUR LAST MINUTE OlPTt Year. Fris Book Store See Our Fine Selection I. 30 West 8th Street HOMER HAYDEN "MEET YODR FRIENDS AT THE MODEL."

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middle of January '45 the 35th Di- that the interrogation of these •Mulder, Alpha Chi, vision was sent to the 7th Army men will be the basis for text Piaem for two weeks. Then to Mast rich, books on World War IL About 10 And Choir Present Holland, the 9th Army and on of the major criminals went Inspiring Programs across the Roehr and Rhine rivers. Clarie Van Liere to Washington U. for Physical In- through this center, Goering in- Morning chapel services have it Paul worked in a team with four His official title for two years Htructor's School for two weeks and cluded. Paul himself interrogated been very inspiring and in keeping came back home in November. He other men and in a two week per- Kessler. with the Christmas Spirit this past was, U. S. Army War Photograph- was discharged the sixth of No- iod these five accumulated nine dec- week. On Wednesday, December er. Once again he is known only as "Everybody in Germany squeals vember and started Hope the orations. Their officer received the 12, Alpha Chi led the service. Bill Clarie Van Liere after two and on someone else due to his Nazi eighth. Silver Star and a Captaincy; three Brandli had the devotions and John one-half years of globe trotting got Bronze Stars and two the Pur- training." This is, of course, a help De Vries played Au Clair de Lune. for Uncle Sam. He left Hope on In closing Clarie added that ple Heart. to the Occupational Forces. Thursday and Friday, December lit March 2!>, UM'!, and went first to while in Furope he traveled 17,0(111 After V-F Day he went to Han- and 14, Dr. Bernard J. Mulder, sec- Fort Warren, Wyoming. Then ho miles by jeep and about MOd by Paul said that the biggest prob- over and then to the Rhineland for retary of the Board of Education went to the University of Wyo- airplane. At any rate, it's good to lem in the Occupation Organiza- occupation. The Division was now in the Reformed Church, spoke ming and Colorado State College se you back, Clarie! in the 15th Army. Paul remembers iton is the German campaign to to us. under the auspices of the A.S.T.I'. was on the scene and he and Clarie this as the most enjoyable period spread distrust among the Allies. Monday morning, December 17, After some time Clarie was sent Paul Fried enlisted in the army overseas. Teams composed of two Paul is a senior this year and the choir rendered a program of to Fort Leonard Wood as a mem- took time off to fly over to Fng- in the fall of 1942. He went to men each were assigned to a coun- Christmas carols interspersed with ber of the infantry. From here he land one day. even though he won't be with us iCamp Carson, Colorado, and from ty as counter intelligence agents. Christmas passages from the Bible went to Camp Crowder to the Next he was recalled from Paris long, we are glad to have him back j there was transferred to Camp Their job was to clear the county and concluded with a poem. Elaine school atrial and ground photog- for the Mulge. His itinerary fol- at Hope. Ritchie. Maryland, where he was of Nazi "big-wigs," and to look Bielefeld read the Scripture, and raphy. Then in June, 1!)44, after lows: Dinant, Belgium to Cologne I a student at the Military Intelli- for saboteurs, etc. The Germans Dick Vriesman offered the prayer. two "swell" (and I quote) nights in and Munchengladbach, Germany. gence Training Center. In Jan- referred to them as the "American Tuesday and Wednesday, Decem- New York, he left the U.S.A. via Hack to Paris, through (lermany (Continued from Page 1) uary of '4:! he landed at jiristol, [Gestapo." Paul said that out of ber 18 and 19, Dr. Bernard J. Mul- Camp Shanks and docked at Liver- and then Dale Fris again in France. Fngland, and spent the following the three or four thousand people been promoted from second to first der was with us again. pool where he began his one month Clarie was at Magdeburg, Ger- ten months in Southern Fngland. asked if they were convinced party For our last service before the stay in Kngland. After this he many when the war ended. He lieutenant. He then went to Paris for two days members, only one woman an- Christmas vacation, chapel was un- went to France and was "on the I spent some time at Weissbaden A veteran of 20 months overseas and two days later he was at the swered affirmatively. Paul met Jeff der the direction of Mrs. Snow, di- move." While moving around, by |swimming, golfing and playing ten- service, the 24-year-old lieutenant front in the Saar Valley. He was Wiersnm about this time. rector of music, and Dr. Hollen- the way. Clarie photographed the i nis. with the Third Army attached to In June the Division was sent wears the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon bach, professor of English. Battle of Aachen. The next inci- He returned to the Stales for the .'{oth Infantry Division as an home but Paul stayed in Germany. with two campaign stars and the dent of note came one day in Paris. i redeployment to the initial inva- Intelligence Specialist. Christmas Philippine Liberation Ribbon with Clarie was walking down the He was reassixneri to a Detail In- Holland, Michigan, and was com- sion of Tokyo in the Paratroops. Day. 1!)44, he was alerted to the one campaign star. terrogation Center near Heidel- missioned September, 1944. Champ Flysees and bumped smack Fort Kenning. Georgia, claimed Bulge and New Year's Day he burg where 250 general staff of- Lieutenant Hutchinson gradu- bang into Art Slager. Dale Fris him up to \ -J Day. Then he went spent visiting in Hastogne. In the His wife, the former Lois F. ficers were interned. Paul stated ated in 194."'. from Hope College in Wills, lives in Muskegon.

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M., N. FLASH — The weekly meeting of guests as they entered the Tulip were then sung by the sextet. Fol- Bruce and I hiad always wished Y. C., N. Y. On the back was writ- other country, who are good, bad, the Tri-Alpha convention was of- Room in the Warm Friend Tavern lowing this "0 Holy Night" was on Venus together, I began to won- ten, "Don't open till Christmas." or indifferent. "There is, -right ficially opened last Friday night for their formal dinner Friday, De- sung which featured Harriet Muys- der if he still did. I wondered if I'd had it since the later part of now, a great shying away from with a short devotional period of cember 7. "White Christmas" was kens as soloist. Background for there were special dream-liners November and my curiosity was work, due to the fact that during prayer led by Bill Haak. FLASH the theme of the party. Harriet's number was a church that take a wish to a star and on killing me. I shook it, listened, and the war it was considered high pa- — The good brothers were led in In the middle of the room was a Rose Window. to the "wished about." It sounded triotism to do as little as you boisterous singing by Roger Kem- smelled it for the millionth time, kind of crazy, but I wished any- largo snow man with a little boy Marcia De Young told the story could, because all work was being pers. This noise was made in order then lay it down on the windowsill way. manikin dressed in colorful snow- of the birth of Christ to Laura dine for the Germans. And so, to lead the St. Bernard dogs in front of me, turned over on my togs on either side. At one side of Johnson and Ruth Hoffman in a The little brown package caught you cannot expect the people to through the snow to the rescue. St. stomach and contemplated the the room stood an enormous Christ- "mother-children" scene. The set- my eye again as I rolled over. I 'right about face* immediately." He Bernard dog Stegeman was the moon. mas tree. The window sills were ting was a living-room equipped decided this was one Christmas I stated also that honesty, integrity, first to tunnel his way in. After It was Christmas Eve and I had bedecked with a layer of snow and with a fireplace and rocking chair. was going to beat Santa. It was and thrift were not as high now, emptying the flask around his just finished trimming the Christ- a beautiful bracelet with ten little a large candle, backed by ever- Christmas thoughts were pre- because stealing was a virtue when neck, he proceeded to hypnotize the greens. mas tree with Mom and Dad. I charms. The first one was a foot- sented by Sue Leetsma in her seri- was a little bit lonely because done from the Germans. People brothers with a dissertation on Above the entrance was more ball—we met at a game. The sec- ous paper. Spike Sawitsky con- Bruce had always been with us even had to hide cars and bicycles. .lypnotism. He was successful be- evergreen with holly and snow balls ond was a little diploma—we grad- cluded the program with her im- before. It was his job to put the Dutch Church .•ause everyone was asleep when mingled through it. Gay banners uated from high school that year. personation of Santa Claus. Candy- star on the top branch, but I did it Dr. Hoffman informed us that le finished. FLASH — Two ele- wishing everyone a happy holiday Next came a little car—he bought filled green and red stockings were this year. Yes, it was true he the church, school and state are phants turned over in their graves plus scenes of carollers and Christ- one that summer, then a book- thrown to the group. might come home soon but Ger- co-operating to bring back the last Friday night when "Two-Ton" mas shoppers made up wall decor- that would mean college. A tennis Anne Van Derveer and Veda many was a long ways away. His high standards of pre-war days. Geiger tickled their ivories on the ations. racket—we played a lot of that piano ... He played the Snow Mae Efird were co-chairmen of the laughter and his looks couldn't Schools and universities are now Table centerpieces were three together: a record—that would be Storm Special and after drifting affair. Their committees were dec- reach across that many miles. reopening, not discouraged, but brightly dressed wise men pro- "All the Things You Are"; a heart through several melodies, had to nations, Marge Karsies and Phyl- It was one of those quiet, calm with great foresight; that spirit is ceeded by the "star of the east." —he gave me his frat pin our be shoveled out. It was a very lis Dietrich; program, Edna Mae nights—when the snow seems to dominating of people and church. Place cards and programs were in sophomore year; a little soldier— slippery situation. FLASH — Phil Van Tatenhove and Harriet Muys- muffle all sounds and you're afraid He strongly emphasized that the the same theme. Completing the for when he enlisted—a ship—when Meengs, of the Zeeland Meengs, kens; invitations. Dot Huizenga if you move you'll do something Dutch church has not lost its soul. arrangements was dinner music. he went overseas—and finally a and Ruth Ruys; programs, Laura The Dutch church stands at the delivered a not too successful hu- to break the serenity. A lamp light star. It swung lightly on the chain Program Given Johnson and Marcia De Young, heart of the nation and its prob- mor paper. I say not too success- across the street cast a circular and I wanted to cry. Instead I ful because "Horace Greely" Gee glow on the untrodden snow, and lems, and nothing concerning na- Narrator for the program which GuestM Listed turned to look up at Venus again tional life is alien from the church. laughed only 4,8(52times. The followed the dinner was Ann Van it looks like a carpet of diamonds who seemed to be winking quite Members and their guests were "The youth movement in the Dutch >nly one left after this with his Derveer. She was accompanied by as twinkling up at me. The brown secretively, whispered a "Merry Pat Haskin, Don Mulder; Libby church is the conscience of the peo- lower of speech was "Sunshine" Helen Wagner at thd piano. Be- trees with snow trimmed coats Christmas, Bruce," hung the charm Romaine, Bill Hillegonds; Helga ple. We should not close our eyes Haak who delivered the critic's re- ginning the entertainment was point their fingers at the sky and bracelet from the lamp and watched Sawitsky, Bob Vander Laan; Mr, to the problems, because they are port. FLASH — Wilbur Brandli of Marion Terborg, pianist, in her 1 looked up just in time to see Mr. the moonlight play on the surface and Mrs. Henry Van Donkelaar; there. The Dutch people see it and Niblink, Notier and Brandli under- rendition of "Jingle Bells." Moon wink at a star. The stars iof the star 'til everything faded '.ook the job of presiding over the Sue Leetsma, Dale Drew; Ruth looked as though they were berries into darkness. are doing something about it." "White Christmas" and "Winter Convention which was adjourned Bartholomew, Jim Klomparens; Vi- He also said that the Universi- Wonderland" sung by a sextet was for lack of anything else.to do. vian Dykema, Preston Stegenga; and Warren Hietbrink. ties have been stormed by the next. The sextet was composed of others were Veda Mae Efird. Lloyd young people, and the enrollment Harriet Hains, Edna Van Taten- Heneveld; Harriet Hains, Joe Pal- Also attend,nK were Marge Kar- i Headquarters for... sies, Ernest Post; Laura Johnson,] is up 40''. The Universities have hove, Phyllis Haskin, Marion Ter- mer; Phyllis Haskin, Bob Burton; WHITE borg, Helga Sawitsky and Pat John Knopf; Ruth Ruys, Hob Nie- a committee on purification for the Anne Van Derveer, Dale Van ROBLEE, AIR-STEP Haskin. boer; Marion Terborg, E 1 m e r purpose of new applicants and Lente; Edna Van Tatenhove, Ken- CROSS Brandt; Isla Van der Heuvel, Bax- proving their allegiance to the "Twas the Night of White neth Rot man; Marcia De Young, AND BUSTER BROWN ter El hart; Helen Wagner, Thomas Netherlands. No students are ac- Barber Christmas," a poem using the Art Slager; Rachel Dykstra, Phil- Boslooper; Harriet Muyskens, John cepted who in any way colaborated names of all present, was recited lip Meengs; Ruth Hoffman, May- SHOES Maasen; Marjorie Voss, Gerrit Le- with the Germans in the course of Shop by Ruth Hoffman and Isla Van der nard Herrema; Dorothy Huizenga, the war, vey; and Mrs. Dell Boersma. Chap- erones were Mr. and Mrs. Jack "The fire of war which has gone SPAULDING'S Schouten and Dr. and Mrs. John through the Netherlands is a re- Hollenbach. SHOE STORE fining fire which has purified church and state. The people value free citizenship more today than i ever, and hold great contempt for GREETINGS fellow countrymen who gave way to the Germans, and who sold their For citizenship for a mess of pottage, "And," he continued, "there are 80,()()() such people in the concen- CHRISTMAS and the NEW YEAR tration camps today." Dr. Hoffman stated his amaze- ment at the buoyancy and resili- ency of the people. "God is in the Jeane's human soul, and the Netherlands will rise again. The spirit of the Eighth at Central people is directed toward the fu-1 ture and not toward the past." "We must not sell human nature PEOPLES STATE BANK short," he stated. "There is a tre- wishes for Hope College and The Anchor mendous desire for fellowship. They have discovered us and we the Success it Merits must discover them." In a gripping climax. Dr. Hoff- man concluded, "We must find a mutual Christ and sing together, ClinatmaB (Srprttmjs 'Hlest He the Tie That Hinds,' and through this there may be and can be the possibility for world peace. Let us cultivate one world mind, seeing it from the standpoint of from international co-operation. The sun- i BOTTIEO UNDER AUTHOWTY OF THE COCA-COIA COMPANY IY rise of peace will come to the! world, but only in that way." Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Grand Rapids Post Jewelry and Gift Shop COMPLETE BANKING SERVICE Say AT PHONE 2120 HOLLAND STATE BANK with Flowers ARENDSHCllST X KlIKDSI Deposits Insured up to $5,000.00 HERIEL vxw We Telegraph Flowers Anywhere AGENCY HOLLAND, MICHIGAN J9 £. EI6MTM ST. HQLLAMU MICHJI Warm Friend Flower Shop PNDj Attention . . . Hope Students! Member F.T.D.A. 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PJH Takes Second Decisive Victory; Boy, this weather gets me! How in charge of organization so get about you? Now is the time to your name down pronto!! really get out and do!!! So what if. Heneveld, Zuverinlc Are High Point Men I'm going to see what I can do you can't ski—-it's fun trying — about getting on a team with some An overpowering Percy Jones Hospital quintet frortl Fort or if you find it isn't so much fun of those tall gals. This playing making a one-point landing the Custer took another decisive victory over Hope College by against someone a head taller than whole length of the hill you can the score of 58-34. The game was played in the Holland I am isn't for me —ug^!!! (Even take care of that by setting your- Amory last Wednesday, December 12. Although the score if Dede did end'iip with all of the self down before you start out. black and blue marks!) was lopsided, the armory was packed by a crowd" that seemed Bobsleds, toboggans — even old well satisfied with the fight put up by the inexperienced tubs — make for some invigorating "Friday afternoon bowling" locals. enjoyment. starts right after your return to school, too. Games will cost only Hope Never Led Speaking of invigorating — the 15 cents with the presentation of Not once during the contest did volleyball tournament has been your activities ticket. What could Student Council Selects just that. Viv Dykema, who has Hope gain the lead over the sol- be a better way to start the New had charge of the games, has done diers and the outcome was never Team For Cheerleading Year? (or do you bowl in the super job in running off the to be questioned. After being "50's" too?) Hope is once more on the way tournament. One more game after handed a 10-point deficit the lo- to being her ol' "cheering" self. the New Year will end the contest. More activities to look forward cals began shooting longs and after Helping the cause along are the Rating on top right now is team to next year are the Play Day and Tennis match, at Adrian and Olivet both Tirrell and Yuck connected cheer-leaders in charge of leading two captained by "Tons" Klooster- with long-toms Hope's spirit be- man. They have made good all respectively. Jack took Libby Ro- the students' yelling. Ruth Hoff- maine and Viv Dykema to a meet- gan climbing. The half ended with three of there attempts at winning. man and Isla Van der Heuvel were ing of M.LA.A. representatives at the Dutchmen trailing 30-17. Other standings are as follows: appointed by the Student Council Team one, won two, lost one, tied Albion, December 1st. At this Led by the brilliant, all-Ameri- as co-chairmen to organize a team. one; team three, lost three; team meeting it was decided to have the can, Paul McCall, the G.I.'s were IMay Day in March and the Tennis Serving on the team besides Miss four, won one, lost two, tied one; I strictly hot in the second half. and team five, having played two match in May for all member col- Their offensive was not to be Hoffman and Miss Van der Heuvel leges. games, has won one and lost one. stopped and their defense was re- are Irene Boer, Irene Heemstra, All of you sport enthusiasts have Gym class news could fill this markable. McCall led his team in Dave Karsten, John Smith and Ed last paragraph but that will wait scoring with 14 points while his I'nder P. J. basket at Fort Custer, Hope lost by 9 points nothing to worry about though with Tangenberg. The group was picked teammate Bob Fosterling counted — Photo, U.S.A. Signal Corps. the completion of volleyball for while a MERRY CHRISTMAS and l.'L from those who tried out at basketball playing will start imme- HAPPY NEW YEAR won't— Heneveld Led Score meeting Thursday, December 6. diately afterwards. Es Bogart is See you next year!!!! Hope's attack was led by Lloyd Judges were Marion Mastenbrook, Heneveld who in the last minutes Elsie Parsons and Bill Brandli. of play fractured his nose in a col- Their activities so far have been lision. Ken Zuverink was second mainly concerned with organizing FOR THE HOLIDAYS high with 9 tallies. Both Art Sla- ger and I'hil Meengs played cred- yells and motions to fit them. A itable games under the basket and campaign to familiarize the stu- seemed to be controlling the back- dent body with the cheers is also Why not buy Her boards well. part of their plans. In view of Chances of the Hopeites upset- this a Pep-Rally was held Wed- ting the soldiers were dimmed when nesday, December 13, and mimeo- Captain Don Mulder developed an graphed copies of the yells were A Lovely Sweater and Slacks infection in his foot and was unable given to the students. to play. First line reserve. Dale or a Skirt Van Lente, was also out of the exams and returning to the cam- contest because of a knee injury. pus Dec. 18 to resume cage drills It is doubtful whether either of in preparation for three games to We have a Lovely Assortment now these boys or Heneveld will be in be played during the college's an- the lineup for tonight's game. nual Yuletide vacation. On Christ- Play HilUtdale Tonight mas Eve the Spartans will playij 11 MlllSe RED Tonight the locals will be away host to Minnesota. On the 27thj from ail-Americans and all-stars French Cloak Store Columbus, Ohio, will serve as the » when they meet Hillsdale in the site for the green and white cagers'; armory. Hope will be fighting to SMART SET • next contest when they bump into, keep a ten-year winning streak Ohio State. The final tilt before,! f over this team. Tonight's game classes are resumed will find Syra- The Sift of Boauly $1.75* Season's ©ratings marks the beginning of the MIAA cuse at East Lansing. f competition in which the Dutch have always been outstanding. » According to officials of the: Unrestrained, pure red . . . Chinese Red, Percy Jones (58) FG F TP f Peters 2 0 4 Shrine East-West grid classic to be the color to wear with every color. held in San Francisco on New Hope-ites Simmons .... 4 1 9 Say "Merry Christmas" to a lovely lady with tne * Rynstrand ... 1 3 5 dear's Day, only collegiate players Chen Yu Chinese Red Smart Set. t McCall ... 5 4 14 will participate in this year's game. Forstering ... 4 5 13 Although servicemen have played Chinese Red long lasting nail lacquer, 4 ') on the teams for the past three Graver 0 4 matching lipstick, ami l.acquerol stand in the WESTRATE'S Scott 0 1 1 years, the officials said they were lovely box. The Smart Set (lilt Box Phillips 0 2 2 returning to the exclusive use of f college players. Schwerin ... 1 0 2 is also available in Frozen l ire. Chen Yu Zacker I 1 1 3 Gift Sets are price.! from $1.75 to $25,00.* Carlton (1 1 An announcement that the Big 1 'tax txlta i Totals ...20 18 58 Ten has returned to its prewar Hope (34) FG F TP eligibility standards tops the list f of current news from that circuit. SPECIAL Zuverink 2 5 9 » Heneveld 3 4 10 The only exception to the re-adop- Slager 3 1 7 tion of the former Western Con- HANSEN'S • Meengs I) ference code was a decision to al- 1 2 i Van Liere 0 2 2 low freshmen athletes to compete SAVE SAVE Tirrell .. 1 0 2 in varsity sports for another sea- f Yuck 1 0 son. Freshmen entering school next KNOLL'S GIFT SHOP 2 f Totals ..11 12 34 fall will be allowed to compete in varsity athletics, but after that the with i frosh will be banned from inter- GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS collegiate varsity competition. * Sports . . • Cash and Carry A University of Michigan cagers At A Glance set a modern Wolverine scoring 'HOLLAND FURNACES t' record recently when they over- Not content to have the mythical powered Western Michigan, 69 to national football crown plantec 49. The contest, reminiscent of the MICHIGAN CLEANERS firmly on his head, the Army mule Make Warm Friends" •l' current grid season, was a rather now has the distinction of having I. HOLLEMANS, Prop. wild affair and saw one Wolverine J j five of his gridders in the ranks tossed out of the game for too vig- World's Largest Installers of Home Heating and of the Associated Press All-Amer- ) orous body contact. Air Conditioning Systems 232 River Ave. Open Saturday Evenings ican eleven. Gaining a virtual I i monopoly on the 1945 AP selec- WARM FRIENDS of Hope CoUege tions, the Army squad gained the ^ I distinction of being the first team in 21 years to place that many WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE HOPE COLLEGE M PORTRAITS i • members on the AP's star-studded AS OUR NEIGHBORS eleven. Guard John Green and Tackles Al Nematz and DeWitt Coulter were the three army line- by .i men that rated positions on the team. The Military Academy's two UNDERBILL K ace backfield men, Felix Blanch- B. H. WILLIAMS BAKER FURNITURE FACTORIES, INC. ard and Glenn Davis, top the list Makers of of the nation's leading leather-lug- JEWELER 369 Lincoln HOLLAND Phone 6247 * gers. Completing the backfield are 24 E. 8th St., Holland, Mich. Bob Fenimore of Oklahoma A & OFFICIAL MILESTONE PHOTOGRAPHERS CONNOISSEUR FURNITURE M and Herm Wedemeyer of St. Mary's. The remainder of the brawny forward wall, which aver- WARM FRIEND TAVERN ages more than 200 pounds per T. 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