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Farmville Herald Language Bazaar To Edit Special Proves Success
Well Known Soloists Will Also Appear
During the month of March the Farmville Herald will issue a special edition of their paper containing fifty-six pages. A page and a half will be devoted to S. T. C. The theme of this edition will be: "Honor for the past, help for the past, and hope for the future." Advantages for agriculture and industry for this section will be enumerated. It will also contain stories of all businesses operating here. A comprehensive history of Buckingham, Prince Edward, and Cumberland counties will be given. The first section will be given over to Farmville with a survey of its physical advantages, the industrial possibilities, and its history. The second section will be a series of agricultural articles by George W. Corner. Commissioner of Agriculture of Virginia, Calvin T. Wood, and R. D. Michael, of the Extension Division of V. P. I. There will also be other feature articles showing how this section is adapted to raising tobacco, grain, fruit, and poultry. Section three will be devoted to the educational institutions of this section, particularly stressing the county school system, S. T. 0.i and Hampden-Sydney College. Past history and present advantages will be pointed out, also. The fourth section will contain community and religious conditions in the three counties. Mrs. J. L. Bugg is tracing the development of the Presbyterian Church: Dr. J. D. Eggleston of the Episcopal Church; and Mr. H. E. Cromer of the Methodist Church. The history of the Baptist Church will also be given. A history of Prince Edward County by Mr. H. C. Bradshaw, of Cumberland County by Oarland Hopkins of Richmond, and of Buckingham county by William Shepard of Farmville will be found in section five. This is the first time the history has been recorded of Cumberland and Buckingham counties. Mr. E. J. Harrison will give side-lights of Farmville. The sixth section will contain facts of interest concerning old homes and families of these counties and will have ten sketches of old homes. Following this edition a book of about 250 pages will be published containing this same material.
Dr. J. L. Jarman. president of the college, and Dr. J. E. Walmsley, head of the history department, attended the annual session of the Association of Virginia Colleges, which was held in Lynchburg on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8th and 9th. While there they heard an address by Dr. Fred J. Kelly, chief of the division of higher education in the United States Bureau of education. Dr. Kelly was principal speaker on Friday's program, acting as a substitute for Dr. J. W. Studebaker, who was scheduled to speak. The association considered the general topic, "Co-ordination Among Institutions of Higher Learning in Virginia." Friday morning was devoted to the consideration of college entrance requirements. John C. Simpson, president of Stratford College. Danville, spoke from the point of view of private secondary schools; Fred M. Alexander, Newport News, public secondary schools; and Dean Oeorge O. Ferguson, Jr.. of University of Virginia, the point of view of the college administrator. Among other speakers were Dean J. E. Williams of V. P. I.. Dean W. J. Olfford of Harrlsonburg, Dr. J. E. Hillman, president of the association and of Emory and Henry, and Dr. Sydney B. Hall, superintendent of public schools of Virginia. At the formal dinner held at the Virginia Hotel. Dr. Kelly Continued on page 4, Col. 3
Head of Home Goes On Short Florida Trip For first time In a number of years Miss Mary White Cox, head of the Home Department, left Monday for an indefinite period during the school session. She was called to Tampa, Fla.. to be with her sister. Mrs. J. O. Nesblt. who is ill. She expects to be there for about two weeks. Mrs. Shelton, Mrs. Warren and Miss Jane Royall will be in charge of her office in her absence.
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FarmvilleAlumnae Give Style Show; School Girls Model The Farmville Alumnae Chapter sponsored a fashion show in the college auditorium Friday evening. The styles varied from the latest fashions of 1820 to the spring fashions of 1935. The college orchestra furnished music before and during the show. The first portion of the program was introduced and announced by Mrs. Walter Putney. Fashions of an earlier period were modeled. They were as follows: Miss Frances Lancaster, modeling a formal dress worn about 1920; Miss Maud K. Taliferra representing a bride of October. 1869; Delia Pope Chambliss wearing a formal dress of 1888; Miss Ottie Craddock, representing a school girl of the '90's; Mrs. Farrar modeling an evening dress worn about 1903; Mrs. Boyd Coyner wearing a wedding dress of 1907; Miss Nan Gilbert wearing a graduating dress of 1908; Miss Helen Draper wearing a graduating dress from this college in 1909; Miss Jane Royall wearing a dress worn by Miss Mary White Cox at school here in 1915; Miss Belle Lovelace wearContinued on page 4, Col. 1
Freshmen Plan "57" Varieties Some one is stealing Mr. Heinz's racket and going in for varieties in unique style. This is to be proclaimed to the school and world at large through the freshmen production which is to be given Mach 1, at 8:15 In the large auditorium. These freshmen have entitled their production "57 varieties" due to the fact that it includes a "little bit of everything." We have reason to believe that Ann PeDle and Miss Jane Royall who are responsible for the originality of the show, are giving us something quite different from anything presented heretofore as a class production. The dances are in the charge of Mary Joyner Cox; Eleanor Dodson will see to the costumes and Madeline McOlothlln — the staging. Nancy Pobst has been heard at the piano preparing for what we believe are going to be unusually good musical numbers. We have seen Julia Ann Waldo, Melwyn Latimer and Ehse Turner with their heads together working out details of the business plans. Everything is set for a fine production with lots of ingenuity, pep, sparkle and rhythm included in those "Fifty-Seven Varieties."
Debate Club Names Three New Members The Debate Club wishes to announce the following new members. Nora Jones, Kathleen Ransan and Oertrude Levy.
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| Sophomores Give Musical Comedy
The annual Valentine Bazaar, j sponsored by the Modern Language Department of the college, held from 4:00 to 6:00 this afternoon, was one of the most interesting ever given here. Much "Life Begins at 8:30" on Thurstime and effort were devoted to day. Feb. 14, or so says the Sophmaking it a successful underomore class which is producing taking. Those present seemed its annual musical extravaganza to enjoy the affair and many under the drnetton of Virginia congratulated both Le Cercle Jones. Reports from the final Francais and El Circulo Espagrehearsals indicate a unique pronol for the genuine interest and duction that promises splendid enthusiasm which was manientertainment for the whole stufested. Mis; "Tac" Waters dent body when the curtains part The bazaar this year was held at 8 o'clock tomorrow night. in Miss Coulling's art room. The Radio City is to be the scene of room was decorated to represent gay night life in a typical AmerFrance and Spain divided by the ican metropolis. The radio hall Pyrenees. As usual real French i.s visited by four young couples. and Spanish money was used, Mary Bowles and Elinor Dunand girls dressed in peasant cosham, Chic Dortch and Katherinc tumes acted as hostesses. To Hurt, Sue Mallory and Mildred carry out the idea of a real baChandler, Marguerite York and zaar Mexican ware was on disKathryn Irby. Scenes depict play, and booths of dolls and FARMVILLE, Feb. 9.—In line notebooks were for sale. Tables, with the policy of the past few the various forms of entertainimitating the sidewalk cafes of years, the summer session of ment visited by these couples the Rue de la Palx, were provided! State Teachers College at Farm- highlights of which show a for those who enjoy a sandwich ville will be built around the broadcasting station in operation and a cup of hot chocolate during needs of the teachers of Virginia, featuring Mr. Edwin Cralle. barithe afternoon. Besides a pro- especially as regards the new tone, and Miss Virginia Fisher, gram of French and Spanish course of study. In addition to contralto in several songs and a songs and dances, a special at-1 the usual professional and cul- burlesque show, featuring numertraction in the form of a "guig- tural courses, special courses in ous dances. Merwyn Gathright is stage nol" or puppet show was pre- all departments will bear directmanager for the production while sented. ly upon the new curriculum of j Gay Stieffen has taken charge of A true spirit of gayety and fes- the state. dance routines with Virginia tivity reigned. French and SpanBecause of the need for demon- Baker in charge of costumes. ish atmosphere ruled supremeof the new setup and The talents of the Sophomore students attending the bazaar felt stration new methods in the State, the class as portrayed in their enthat they had truly had a glimpse training school of State Teachers terpretation of the newest and of old France and Spain. French, Spanish, and English College will be devoted entirely most popular song hits, the colorto demonstration work this sumwere spoken since the number of mer, instead of practice teach- ful costumes, clever dances, and those invited was not limited to ers instructing under the super- the unusual scenery make "Life those students studying the lan- vision of experienced supervisors, Begins at 8:30" a production guagaes. The main purpose of the teachers of the training which will be remembered for its this bazaar, is to stimulate inter- school division this summer will color, pep and more real enjoyest in the languages In the stu- be trained teachers of long ex- ment than one could ordinarily dent body as well as In the de- preience who will demonstrate expect for twenty-five cents, the partment Itself, and to teach the under observation the improved admission price. Proceeds from students something about the use methods of dealing with the the production will oonstitut* Uie contribution of the class to of foreign money. problems presented by modern Founder's Day. curricula. Method and observaNearly every member of the tion courses given in the college Sophomore class in the cast. will be devoted to the study and When the four couples visit interpretation of the work in the Continued on page 4, Col. 3 demonstration school, and indiWILLIAMSBURO, Feb. 7.— cidual conferences will enable the The first issue of the Flat Hat, students to get expert advice on weekly publication of the student their particular problems. body of the College of William —Reprinted from Richmondand Mary, came from the press Times Dispatch. yesterday. The paper, edited this semester by Dick Velz of Poughkeepsle. N. Y., has Joined The Y. W. C. A. Cabinet and the United Press and received a the World Fellowship committee special News service for college are motoring to Richmond Monweeklies. day to hear Dr. S. Parker CadThe Association of Childhood The local paper is the first man, who will lecture to the one published in a Virginia Col- Education Initiated 29 new mem- Woman's Club of that city. The lege to maintain such a service bers on Thursday February 7th. III-MII ol his address will be and looks forward to the day Those girls Initiated were: Eli- III*' World at the Crossroads." when it can be published several zabeth Andrews, Patsy Saunders, I)i ('adman, who Is regarded times weekly, If not dally on Julia Derr, Mary E. Harrison, as one of the leaders of religious Chappcll, Marth i campus. Improvements In the Katheruic life in this country. Is pastor of paper Include a cartoon service, Gwaltney, Marion Layne, Sallio the Central Congregational Rose Chappelle. Frances John special photo service and other Church, Brooklyn, is the author Maude Deekens, Mildred Doris features not formerly had. of a number <>| religious books. Bebe Russell, Marjorie Bradshaw, Allot /.< ill' r, Rose Somers, Among thtM are "Ambassadors Dorothy Robertson, Ella Arthur of God." "The Religious Uses of Black. Emily Channell, Elise Memory," "The Three Religious Marshburn. Chic Dortch, Kitty Leaders of Oxford," "Imagination and Religion," "The Christ of Bass, Virginia Bean, Sue Mallory, Frances Woodhouse Zilla New- Jesus'' and "The Prophets ol som, Nancy Dodd. Annette Rob- Israel." The noted lecturer is heard will never forget the 50th an- erts, Katherine Fitzgerald and each Sunday afternoon In a Jean Willis. niversary of our school which we AXtei Hi. .i,illation a most at- coast-to-coast radio broadcast celebrated in '34. Then came our tractive party was given to both and h i I syndic atcd columns production "Doin' The Town" — and Answers" IpPMI the old and new members. Games the best ever. were p'.ayed and unique prizes in daily papers throughout the At graduation we lost a large awarded after which, rd country. Dr. Cadman Is considnumber of fine girls—many are ered by many one of the most ments consisting of punch and teaching now. and cakes were served. Laeta elequent speakers In the EnglishAnd so—we returned this year Barham told fortunes. Marjorie speaking world. —a smaller group—but close to- Booton and Audrey Mattox were The girls going to hear him gether—determined to succeed. in charge of the party. Faculty are: Helen Smith, Martha Glenn Again Tac was choosen to lead us members present were: Miss Mix, Kai henne Walton, Louise and Miss Bedford to act as class- Miss Penny, Miss Moran. and D man. None will forget the fun of Mis.s Haynes, advisor. Hyde. I' li.ill, Marguerworking together on our Junior lb be eligible for membership ite York, Agnes Crockett, Hazel show. "Pipe Dreams"—and the in this organization one must .,n..Hi Margaret Clark, Carmen many activities in which we par- have completed their practice Clark. M> i II' I Ddon, Sue Walticipated and are participating as teaching. It strives to ! do I .in v Potter, Virginia Leonard. Juniors. I Lane, Louise Oathrlght, high endeavor in the fields of Julia Derr, and Mai ion Umbergcr. pnmray leaching. Continued page 4, col. 1
Virginia Jones Is Director of the Production
Su m m c r Courses T o Demonstrate New Curriculum
Flat Hat Appears With New Feature
Junior Class Recalls Varied Experiences of College Years Three years ago a large group of rather scared freshmen entered the walls of State Teachers College. After learning our way through the "labarinthine ways" of corridors and halls and becoming adjusted to college life, we decided to organize our class. Tac Waters was choosen president and Miss Bedford as our classman. That year Mardi Oras was inaugurated — what a 1 thrill to attend a real fancy | dress ball! Then we gave our, ("All-American Cabaret" — food. I fun and frolicking! Our sophomore year we choose Tac again to lead the class. Miss Bedford was asked to guide us i in our problems. Of course we
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"Messiah" Planned For Founders Day
R e p r e s entatives Attend Meeting
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FARMVILLE, VA., FEBRUARY 13, 1934
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Last year part first of the "Messiah" was presented during the Fiftieth Anniversary proceedings, and the re-action of that memorable concert has lead many to believe that the continuance of the "Messiah" would be worthwhile every year. This year the first part of the Messiah will be followed by special numbers from other Oratorios and Choruses by the College Choir and Choral Club. The soloists will be Miss Kimball, well known soprano of the Handel and Haydn Society of Boston. Mrs. Marie Murray, soloist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra; Mr. Deroin. a wellknown tenor, and John Herrick, the N. B. C. Radio Star, Baritone. The concert will be given Friday evening, March 8th in the auditorium. The program as outlined by Mr. Strick will be given in a future edition of the Rotunda. Two other features of the Founder's Day program of interest will be a dance program sponsored by Mrs. Fitzpatrick on Friday morning, March 8th. and a free dance for all on Saturday night, March 9th. More detailed plans will be completed later.
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Students To Hear S. Parkes Cadman
A. C. EL (Jives Party For New Members