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CLARK PANTHER, NOVElMBER-DECEMBER, 1949
The Meaning of Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day is solely, and
positively, an American holiday. It
is second to none anywhere in the
world because of its unique and
humble origin.
This day was originated early in
the seventeenth century by a group
of Puritans, who had come to the
new world in search of a land where
they could serve God as they wished.
It was because of oppression and
the intolerance of religious bigots
that they ventured to cross the tur
bulent Atlantic to get away from
an over-populated and corrupted
country.
On arriving in this country they
encountered hardships that they
overcame, along with making
friend? with the Indians, who
taught them how to plant corn and
other native crops. These Puritans
cleared portions of the land, planted
their seeds, and prayed to God for
a good harvest, even though the
soil looked rich and productive.
They found agriculture difficult.
Apparently their prayers were
answered and their fields yielded a
very bountiful harvest, which they
reaped in November,
In their mixed emotions of joy
and humility, they humbly dedi
cated the last Thursday in Novem
ber of each year as Thanksgiving
Day.
In our time, Thanksgiving Day
has been “streamlined,” to become
synonymous with football games,
stuffed turkey, and cranberry
sauce, which gives us the appear
ance of vain and superficial people.
Who would pray as the Puritans
did? “0 God, I thank Thee that I
am not as other men are.” Thanks
giving is ieally being aware of our
indebtedness to God and to our fel-
lowmen.
In thinking of Thanksgiving, one
may see quite vividly what was
meant by the 136th Psalm, “0 give
thanks unto the Lord for He is
good: for His mercy endureth for
ever. . . .”
Cubell Johnson.
Pictured above is Alfred Wyatt,
a local Atlantan, who has been the
leader of the Clark College band
for the past four years. Wyatt can
be remembered by local football
fans for his superb performance
with the Clark band during the
halftime ceremonies of the Clark
games. His most unique perform
ance was his rendition of the Saber
Dance to the tune of the “Saber
Dance” in the Panther Frolic last
spring.
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FASHION FADS
By
LILLIAN GRAVES
Timely Tips to the Young Ladies As to
What They Should Wear
Hello Girls, here I am again with hard decision to make, for there
helpful hints on dressing at col- has been so many who dress well,
lege. Miss Gwendolyn Jones has been
If you have been wondering what chosen. Her exquisite taste in se-
would be an ideal Christmas gift lecting clothes and skill in match*
for your fellow, here are a few sug- j ng . co i orS) has won her this title,
gestions which are inexpensive and
can be purchased at most haber
dasheries: A leather belt with a
for the month of December.
Until the next issue, why don’t
,, , ,, ... . , , you try selecting a suitable ward-
gold buckle and his initial engraved , . .. .... ,
., . ... ,. , ,, . .. robe so you may wm the title, “Best
on it is a gift which would capti- , '
. . .. dressed Co-ed of the month.”
vate any young man; a cigarette
lighter or case would make a nifty
gift; a tie set or waiiet is some- Deltas Introduce
thing he could always use. There jj i q . .
are many more appropriate gifts rlOlluay Spirit
Sigma Chaptter of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, in what is being
acclaimed as one of the most unique,
programs of the year, introduced
for suggestions, but this list is
intended only to give some ideas.
Now for that “chic” look during
the Christmas holidays, Mademoi
selle advertises many fashions the holiday spirit on the campus
which can make you the center of hy the novel presentation of a
attraction at any affair. gift to the college.
To express elegance and reveal After their formal Christmas pro
detail, Jane Holly has created for gram, built around the theme “The
the social holiday season, beauti- Gift of Silence” and the Christmas
ful blouses of many colors. They story of the Magi, during which
are of the finest quality and in most Delta president Mary Long spoke,
desirable colors all sizes and priced president Brawley was requested to
at from five to six dollars. ' come to the platform . Frami among
The way you like to look as the Christmas decorations, a large'
though you just stepped out of ptick of peppermint candy, in which
Mademoiselle. In a wonderful rayon was enclq(led a yoifalg wopian,
print. Their colors are black-white walked to the center of the stage,
or navy white and may be pur- peered uup and handed the Presi .
chased now, for only $12.95. dent a check which was to be used
At parties, you can be spotted as ^he beginning of a fund for
across a room full of people. A man new drapes for the back of the ,
couldn’t describe what you’re wear- gtage ^ unique presentation
ing but he 11 like what he sees. A _ ,, , ,. .
., , , . , ., drew forth a great ovation from
girl would wonder how she does it
with so little money. What am I the au ience -
talking about girls ? That’s simple. The stage was beautifully dec-
All you do is take two skirts any orated in a general snow scene,
color and several tops, and with Members of the sorority were
imagination you can have a com- dressed in red and white and were 1
plete ensemble of new outfits. All seated in the snow. The Delta in
is accomplished quite inexpensive- gignia was lighted in red and white,
ly- The singing of the Delta hymn
For smart comfortable foot concluded the program. .j
wear, you can have happy times , . „. . , ,
, .. , Members of Sigma chapter are:
in the bright young slippery-bare „ ' . . .. _ .. _ ..
, „ , . -X f. ... Mary Long, Christine Paradise Ruth
shell three-strip with pretty white J ' s , „ _
pearl buttons and half inch red or Paradise - Marlene Dobbs, Grace Ho-
black heel. They may be purchased wel1 - Lois Richardson, Annie Mae
at most shoe stores for $8.95. Burts, Elsie Buford, Frankie Law-
Who is the best best co-ed for ton, Barbara Taylor, Lillie B.
this month? Well this has been a Brown, and Dorothy Hammond.
Gift Suggestions
for Christmas
By James E. Woodard
The average college student is
very anxious to give his friends
and loved ones gifts at Christmas
time. These times of economic in
stability and insecurity present a
problem to the young college stu
dent as to what he can give, yet
keep within his budget.
There are several things the
prospective giver should remember.
He should remember first that the
receiver appreciates the fact that
he is remembered by a friend; sec
ond he should remember that every
one knows that he is in college
and that the costs of gifts are high.
With these things in mind the pros
pective giver may purchase gifts
that are low in cost, but significant
in value.
The young college student has
several “must” gifts on his list. He
must give to mother and' father
and probably sisters and brothers.
Then of course, there is the boy
friend or girl friend who cannot be
overlooked. There may be others
such as a benefactor at home who
helps him in college, a favorite
teacher or some one else whom it
is felt merits his remembrance at
this time.
With these friends to remember
with gifts, certainly, the young stu
dent is in a quandary. What gifts
can be buy to remember all of his
friends within his small budget?
Mother would like to have a pair
of those bedroom slippers she has
waited for so long. Father could
use a pair of socks or one of those
dashing ties which makes him look
so young. Little sister or brother
can use some of the latest children
story books. For the other friends,
a box of candy or a bowl of fruit,
or a piece of embroidery or crochet
would make appropriate gifts. Now
for the girl friend, no, not an en
gagement ring, it’s too expensive. A
box of stationery, handkerchiefs, a
scarf, costume jewelry or perhaps
the latest best seller would make
an enjoyable gift for any young
woman. The young man would en
joy a tie, socks, handkerchiefs, tie
clamps or perhaps he would enjoy
the latest best seller. Christmas
cards are in order for several of our
acquaintances.
membership changes.
It was also pointed out that a
new accounting plan for chapters
will be put into effect immediately.
Alumni Notes
Homecoming this year was a
great success. Our Homecoming
Week activities began with the
Sunday Vesper hour and picked up
momentum right up through game
time on Saturday, November 12,
at which time the mighty Panth
ers trounced the Bulldogs of Fisk
26 to 7.
On Sunday, November 13, the
new Clark residence hall for women
was opened to the public for in
spection. There were hundreds of
alumni, friends and former students
who visited this attractive hall.
This dormitory is modern in every
respect and represents another
milestone in the expansion of Clark.
I urge all alumni and friends to
make a special effort to see this
lovely structure on some future
date, for unless you have seen it
you have missed a treat.
Class reunion is a time looked
forward to by thousands of alumni
all over the United States. Make
plans now to attend Qlark for your
reunion. This year the classes of
1890, 1900, 1919, ’20, ’30, ’40, and
’50 should have a wonderful time
together.
Now that the turkey has been
•well digested, and December has
moved in upon us Ole Santa is
gathering up his reindeers to make
the long trip to visit us. Here’s
wishing all a very Merry Xmas
and a Happy and Prosperous New
Year.
Our Alumni Here and There
. 1948
Ellis Adger, an instructor at the
Lake City, Florida High School,
was a Thanksgiving visitor on the
campus.
Messrs. Arthur Coombs and
Julius C. Daugherty are in their
second year of attendance at the
Howard University Law School in
Washington, D. C.
1947
Howard “Prince Charming”
Simpson of Chicago and his lovely
wife, the former Jeanette Ross, a
former student of Clark, were vis
itors to their Alma Mater recently.
Leroy Hambrick, instructor and
assistant coach at Booker T. Wash
ington School of Atlanta, brought
us a very inspirational message
during our homecoming week ac
tivities.
1945
Vivian Brown Gravitt is an in
structor in the public school system
of Chicago Ill. Lillian A. Price is
Jeanes supervisor in Carroll Coun
ty, Georgia.
1943
Thelma Heard is an instructor
at Simpson Road Elementary
School in Atlanta.
1942
Ralph Mays, maestro of the local
Troubadours and provider of many
delightful musical moments in At
lanta and at Clark, writes a Musi
cal News Column for the Atlanta
Pictorial Reporter. Mr. Mays is a
member of the National Alumni
Board of Directors and manager of
the Magnolia Club.
1930
Rev. William Jerry Rowe, a coun
cilor at David T. Howard High
School substituting for Mr. Charles
L. Gideon, brought us a very in
spirational “spizzirinctum” day
mesage during homecoming week.
1914
Ruth Gwendolyn Rush is an in
structor at North Carolina College
at Durham in the department of
education. Miss Rush received the
masters of education degree from
Harvard University and has done
further study at Columbia Univer
sity. She was dean of women at
North Carolina College from 1925-
1948. J
1892
Julia Sherard Anna Starks fifty-
seven years ago graduated from
the normal department of Clark.
Miss Starks since that time has
been very active in college work.
For 13 years she taught at Seneca
Institute. At Morris College she
taught for 18 years and for 16
years she worked at Benedict Col- :
lege in charge of the boarding de
partment and acting as dean of
women.
1887
Alumnus of the Month
Each month we shall honor an
alumnus of Clark, some person who
by character, perseverance and
note the contribution which he has
made to the community in which he
lives, is worthy of emulation. Such
a person is Rev. Henry M. White,
probably Clark’s oldest living grad
uate. Born a slave 96 years ago in
Augusta, Georgia, at the age of
twelve Rev. White was set free and
became curious to how to read and
write. This curiosity led him to
seek an education in order that
he might also teach others of his
race. This alumnus, through the
help of the Methodist Church, en
tered Clark in 1878 when the school
was located on Whitehall St. After
graduating from Clark in 1887,
Rev. White engaged in the ministry
until 1919, at which time he re
tired. He is probably the oldest
living minister today connected
with the Methodist Church. During
his long career he has pastored ih
Atlanta, Greenville, Luthersville,
Oakland City, Decatur, Zetella, and
Hapeville.
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Rev. White finished Gammon
Theological Seminary in 1899. He
lives today at 1357 Jonesboro Road,
S. W., Atlanta, Georgia.
Philoi Establishes
Student Aid Fund
A student aid fund, created to
help students in emergencies, has
been set up by the Philoi Club, an
organization composed of minis*
terial students on the campus.
Spearheaded by a contribution
from President James P. Brawley,
the fund has grown since the day
of its inception. Students and fac
ulty members are contributing to...
make the project a success.
The fund, which will be admin
istered by Rev. S. M. Weeks, of
the Department of Religious Edu
cation, will be available to all stu
dents who have emergencies and
who, in the opinion of the adminis
trator, warrant consideration.
The Philoi will solicit contribu
tions to increase the fund which
will become the property of the
college.
Journalists Visit V >
Photo Engravers
The introductory journalism class
recently visited the plant of the
Southeastern Engraving Company
in Atlanta where they received first
hand information on photo engrav
ing. In addition, they actually saw
how the plates from which photo
graphs in newspapers are made,
were put together. The engraver in
charge permitted the visitors to
view the process from start to fin
ish—from the time a photograph
was received until* the plate is,
etched and mounted.
David Collington, Joseph Eber-
hardt, Harold Hamilton, David
Stanley, Mr. Summersette, journal
ism instructor, and Mr. Williams,
instructor of physics, enjoyed the
experience. • j^t.d