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THE WEST GEORGIAN
Published by the Student# of <*st Geoigiu (.nlhgt, Carrollton,
Editor-In-Chief .William l-.nii r • 1 11
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REPORTERS:
Sue McGee, Helen Harding, Tom Harding, Roland Harris, Grace Elder, Mary
Green, Helen Hayes, Martha Thomas, Elizabeth Boyd, Preston Wright,
Paul Astin, Joe Ford, Lucille Portwood, Clarice Cross, Boyce William
son, Macy Murphy, Pauline Longino, G. F. Towns, Davis Upshaw, Boris
Wiggins, Martha Trimble.
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Faculty Advisors Gordon Watson, Robert M. Strozier
The followng editorial is taken from
The Sou’wester, school paper for the
Georgia Southwestern college. It, is
interesting to notice how greatly the
problem at G. 8. C. parallels our prob
lem at West Georgia.
We trust, that henceforward every
registrant, at West Georgia College
shall really and truly become a student
at college.
There is a grammar-school attitude
prevalent among a largo group of
pupils here regarding studying. Of
course, you nmy have heard the teach
ers express similar ideas before, hut I
am one of you —a renegale, most of
you will say—and you arc just tho
ones that I am addressing. What do
you expect, to get out of life and how
do you think that you are going to
get it f A person that does uimssign
ed work is a fool or a boot-lick; an
aspirant for knowledge is just a freak.
I know a handful of students —
HTUBENTB, not registrants —who are
making themselves ready for a useful
life; they use the library, indeed they
Jove it; the teachers knowledge be
comes theirs; tho textbook is only one
of many on a fascination field of hum-
By OVID DAVIS
Anyone who reads the daily papers
intelligently knows by this time of
the great drive that is now on to
drive the “Reds” out of our colleges.
Politicians, statesmen, ministers, and
leading citizens have all jumped on the
bandwagon (steered by crusading
editors) in discovering alleged collegi
ate Communists.
I sincerely believe the nation wide
attack on Communism was originated
in all sincerity by patriotic Ameri
cans. However, these people made a
colossal mistake when they spread
attack to the college world.
The superficialness of these crusad
ers drive is found in the fact that most
college students (including myself) do
not even have a clear cut definite
idea of what Communism means. They
PANEL DISCUSSION AT
VESPERS
A program which created thinking
both on the part of those giving the
program and the audience, was a panel
discussion on lynching, presented at
the Sunday evening vesper services,
February 3. The way a panel discus
sion is arranged os as follows: 'Lwo
or three days beforehand a group of
students meet and decide upon the
problem to be discussed. The students
then inform themselves about the
question to be discussed and write out
questions which arise in their minds.
When the actual time for the discus
sion arrives the leader starts the dis
cussion and then takes part in the dis
cussion only when it seems necessary.
Mr. Braswell was chairman of the
discussion group and the question
was: “Is Lynching Ever Justifiable?”
Bay Bean Watts, Fielding Towns, Bill
Kelly, Bill Trent and Helen Hayes,
members of the group.
GRAMMARIANS
"an endeavor. One student looked up
from tho examination of several
science hooks recently added to the
library and said, “1 get down in the
dumps when I realize wliut a small
amount of knowledge I can bite from
such an enormous field. ’’ If fifty
students had that attitude the world
would listen, and life would pick up.
if your capacity is limited as mine,
perhaps you can specialize in the most
interesting subject each quarter, for
the way to rise is to overflow the
field. Tour {advancement is doomed
until you see this and accept it; your
time is barren until you leave off the
jazzy indolence of a sluggard.
While I am addressing these reg
-1 entrants (the application of the word
is not original) I niigh is well say
that with the grammarian attitude to
wards students is associated a silly,
Teen discipline. Perhaps I can arouse
your pride by making you to picture
your asinine behavior in tho hulls of
Yale or Harvard: You would he the
laughing stock of a disgusted audience.
I feel sure that no STUDENT will re
sent this open statement, y — JO E
JACOBS, The Sou’wester, Ga. South
western Gale of Progress.
A FALSE ALARM
do not know that the “Communists
Party” advocates the overthrow
of the entire traditional social order.
They think of Communists (it must be
understood that I am using West
Georgia students and students with
whom I am acquainted at other in
stitutions as my criterion) only as the
unkempt individual, they see in the
news-reels at the movies, on
a soap box waving a red flag.
According to my idea the whole
affair has been only trash. The whole
drive (as far as the college world is
concerned) has been based on implica-.
tion and imagination.
The drive lias accomplished nothing,
whatsoever, except furnish material
for argument, by a certain class of
people, against ‘ ‘ too much book
laming’.’’
STUDENTS, PATRONIZE
OUR ADVERTISERS
Read the advertisements that ap
pear in each issue of the West Geor
gian. By reading these ads you may
learn whether or not the stores to
which you give your trade are inter
ested in your college. It is only fair
to the business houses who advertise
in our paper (and hence support our
school) that West Georgia students
should in return show their apprecia
tion of this interest and support by
doing business with these loyal busi
ness houses.
We wish to express here our appre
ciation to those business houses who
support the West Georgian.
Students, patronize our advertisers.
On February 10th another panel dis
cussion was presented on “Prayer.”
Those in the discussion were Bill Trent,
Joe Ford, Fielding Towns, Clarice
Cross, and Harvey Glazier. Mr. Bras
well was chairman. Mary Merritt read
poems on prayer and Marion Reid sang
“Whisper a Prayer.”
the WEBT GEORGIAN
Finis
Horshel Smith Whitehurst, Jr,
Dublin, 1917—West Georgia CoUege
1935
O sing me no poetic verses such ns
“Weep for Adonais,” or though ho
is dead no lofty phrases can speak
And tell sufficiently of the glory
That might have been.
No poet could write and express the
Emotions, the feeling of extraction that
Wraps itself around one of those that
Leaned upon him through youth not
As sister, not as lover, hut as friend.
Friend of that period when youth
Alone was life and life was gay
The sky the limit
Friend of the period of cynical
Too cynical perhaps to get its true
valuo.
To me who knows not yet the real
meaning
Of death, is given the almost comfort
ing
Realization that when 1 reach the end
Of the road, I know that One of
The old gang will greet me.
Days will grow into years and years
Into ages, and the now white marble
Slab will turn a mossy green, but what
Matters that? Friend, we have known
Happier times, but now the day
Has come when t can say “God
Will take care of thee.’’
—From Tho Coxswain.
EVERYDAY PROBLEMS
DISCUSSED AT VESPERS
Those who regularly attend vespers
Were very glad to hear some new ideas
on problems we face everyday. One
question which continually worries the
best of us is ‘How may I know what
is right and wrong, and why be
good?” Fred Robinson gave several
ways of determining right. Grace
Wing discussed “Is it right to lie?”
giving examples such as one meets
everyday. Conflicts and loyalties were
discussed by Mary Green. A piano
solo by Mary Kilgore and selections
from English Literature by Macy
Murphy were especially enjoyable.
On February 24 the subject was
“Seeking God through Beauty.” Mary
Merritt read a poem and Martha Ho
,gan sang a special number. Martha
Trimble showed how to see God in the
Spirit of Truth, beauty and goodness.
Voneille Ellis told of the “Wonder of
Things Before You,.” Helen Hays
told how to see God through the eyes
of imagination. The program closed
with the audience singing softly
“Now the Bay is Over.”
CLARK QUARTET GIVES
SHORT CONCERT HERE
Approximately one hundred and fif
ty persons of West Georgia College had
tho opportunity and pleasure of hearing
a short concert given by the Clark
University quartet on Monday even
ing, March 4. Clark University is lo
cated in Atlanta and is one of the best
recognized colleges for negroes in the
South. Its quartet is one of the best
known in the whole state and lias bad
much worthy recognition. A concert
was given at the negro high school
after the forty-minute program here.
The program was composed of the
following:
Kentucky Babe.
Steal Away —Quartet.
Reading, “The Phonograph”—Den
sion.
Little David Play on Your Harp.
Dry Bones in th e Valley—Quartet.
Solo, “Gwine to Heaven” —Phillips
(second tenor.)
The Sleigh—Quartet.
The Tack.
Ole Man River—Quartet.
Each and every number proved to
be most enjoyable and everyone hated
to see the program end. Each voice
contained that rich quality which
makes us all love to hear the negro
sing. Tho offeetivonoss with which
each person brought out each note
caused perfect harmony and brought
about that pleasing effect upon the
ears of the audience which we call
“beautiful musrief.”
GLEE CLUBS SPONSOR
VALENTINE DANCE
The Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs
were joint sponsors of a \ alentine
dance given for the members of the
faculty and the student body at the
gymnasium Friday, February Bth.
A program of dance music was play
ed by the Douglasvillo orchestra.
Leading the grand inarch were Miss
Dorothy St. (’lair and Mr. Gordon Wat
son, directors of the Women’s and
Men's Glee Clubs. Others taking part
in the lead-out were members of both
glee clubs and their dates.
During intermission the Men’s Glee
Club sang a few impromptu selections.
Those numbers provided a surprising
;md pleasing note of entertainment.
The decoration committee, composed
Beverly Campbell, Roland Harris, Ju
lian Weiss, Inez Suddeth, Mary Green,
;md Blanche Evans turned the gym
into a land of Valentines. Long strings
of red and white hearts attached
L () the ceiling hung as low as the
heads of the dancers. These were over
shadowed by vari-colored ceiling lights.
Two floodlights of red and blue hues,
by Mr. Lavender’s assistance, were at
tached to the goals at opposite ends
of the gym. The ceiling lights and
flood lights were alternated during
the evening. The change in the color
and the resulting effect added to the
prevailing spirit of gaiety. Orehastra,
was seated at the further end of the
gym. Just above them was a large
decoration of four hearts enclosed in
a wide border of crepe paper. Other
red hearts of the same size were
placed at intervals around the walls
and were hung from the ceiling. The
lower section of the walls was cov
red by horizontal strips of red and
white crepe paper. Paper confetti
thrown during the Glee Clubs no break
gave the final note of color to the
decorations.
Both the faculty and student body
were present in their entirety. Sev
eral visitors and former W. G. C. stu
dents were also seen on the floor. All
those mentioned were participants in
an evening of fun and merriment.
MU ZETA ALPHA
Mu Zeta Alpha held its last meeting
on Thursday night, February 21. The
occasion was very significant in that
it was, the first regular meeting of
the club and its new initiates.
The following program was given:
Animals’ Aid to Man Ed Dodgers.
Man and His Environment —Mr.
Hart.
Orders for Mu Zeta Alpha pins have
been sent to the Star Engraving Cos.
The club is extremely proud o having
some individual pin for its own. It
is the first club on the campus to pro
cure such an emblem.
The museum is being added to con
tinually. The club and faculty ad
visors are well pleased with the pro
gress being made.
The new members have added much
to the standing of the club. Mu Zeta
Alpha holds high the scholarship and
student activity aims of the college
The former members and the new ones
working together hope to contribute
more to the welfare of W cst Georgia
in the future.
HOME EC NEWS
The Alpha Psi club met Tuesday,
February 19, in the log cabin. After
the business part of the meeting, a
most interesting and educational pro
gram was presented which fitted into
the year’s theme of the club, “The
Consumer in the New Economic Or
der.”
Three members of the Lit-Mu club
gave timely talks, as follows:
" “Household Furniture,” Mrs. Oliver
Harris.
“Selection of China,” Mrs. Harold
Burns. i
‘Silver,” Mrs. Lewis Camp.
Afterward a social hour was observ
ed and coffee qnd cookies were served.
Bolen —Your kisses are driving me
to drink.
Watts —What ? Rum ?
Hays —No. Mouthwash.
GENERAL SPORTS
Roland Harris has developed into a
really good wrestler. He has already
won three straight victories this seas
on. None of the victories were over
set ups either.
The student body should not be dis
couraged until the basket ball team
ufter their showing in the tournament
at Young Harris. The team had only
practiced one day the week before the
tournament. Only five players were
carried on the trip. If one of these
men had fouled out, they would have
had to play with only four men or to
have substituted M. L. Fisher or Virgil
Barrett neither of whom have even
had any experience in basket ball.
All to the men on the first team
have completed their playing careers
at West eGorgia. Sammie Fields, a
forward, who was captain of the ’34
team and co-captain of ’35 team.
Hudson Hearn, a guard, who was a
regular in ’34 and co-captain in ’35.
Chick Almon, a forward, who with
Sammie Fields was the backbone of
the offense for 1934 and 1935. Fred
Williams, center, who was a reserve
last year but this season he has filled
the center position capably. Roland
Harris, guard, who at the beginning
of the season was given slight con
sideration for a varsity, but who be
came the most improved player on the
squad, finally winning himself a place
on the first team. West Georgia in
future years may have better teams
than the ones these boys have formed
but never will West Georgia have a
cleaner, more sportman-like team or a
more courageous bunch of fighters.
Tennis followers have become en
couraged at the report that Harris
Hay number one man on last years
team will re-enter school the last
quarter. If Hay should return to
school both the mainstays from last
year’s undefeated team will be availa
ble for the squad this year. Beverly
Campbell lias already started this
practicing and he is expected to fill
an important place on the team.
Even if it isn’t good sportmanship
to blame a defeat on the referee there
can not be much doubt that the Braves
would have had a much better chance
at victory if there had been a capable
referee for their game. It looks as if
a competent referee could be hired for
•i tournament such as the one played
at Young Harris.
There have been heard many groans
issuing from both dormitories since
the new tumbling teams have started
to work. In spite of the bruises and
sore muscles much enthusiasm lias
been shown by the members of both
teams. Before long we expect several
men on the flying trapeze right here
over our midst.
Little is known about the prospects
for the coming baseball season. The
entire infield of last years champion
ship nine lias been lost through gradu
ation or dropping out of school.
NEGRO GLEE CLUB
PRESENTS PROGRAM
Avery enjoyable program of negro
spirituals was presented by the Carroll
County Training School, under the di
rection of John T. Jackson, February
17, at vespers. Myrtle Louise Adams
was the pianist. The melodious songs
and the manner in which they were
sung certainly made us appreciate the
negro and the contributions he has
made to American music.
The program opened with a prayer,
“Savior, Hear IJs Pray,” chanted by
the Carroll County Training ehorus.
Then they sang the negro anthem,
“I’ll Never Turn Back No More.”
Eva Mellie Harvey read the reply to
“Let me live in a house by the side of
the road.” A basso solo, “Asleep in
The Deep,” by Lewis Farmer, received
an encore. The oerette rendered sev
eral melodies. Crogman Mullins, who
is the city undertaker, gave a short
plea to the whites to appreciate, tol
erate and give a chance to the negro.
He pointed out the fact that the ne
gro spirituals form an important part
in American music. The program
closed with several more melodies sung
by the chorus.