Lenoir Rhyne College - Hacawa Yearbook (Hickory, NC)

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r Daniel E. Rhvne Daniel E. Rhvne is a true friend of our college. His practical wisdom and munificent gen- erosity have saved the institution in crises, and made possible forward movements which have set it well on its road of progress. While his gifts of money, amounting already to nearly half a million dollars, have meant much to the college, his gifts of spirit, courage, loyalty, and devo- tion have meant more. Mr. Rhvne is a self-made man. He attributes his success to the practice of thrift, and to the application of a few cardinal principles in business. As a manufacturer his motto is, A superior article at a reasonable price. He is noted for his integrity In business, and for his reasonable and generous dealings with his employees.

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Residence of Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Harvey Russell The Senior (Mass presents with great pleasure the picture of the beautiful new home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell, facing the college building on the west side of the campus. Substantially built of finest pressed brick and furnished with all modern conveniences, it is an ornament and a contribution to the community as well as a pleasure ami comfort to the owners. Mr. Russell recalls with keen pleasure the fact that he hauled the first load of brick for the first college building— the Main Building. To him also belongs the honor of being the largest contributor to the college in the Hickory section. lie has been a constant patron, educating his son and daughter here, and all the time helping others in school. He has been an unfailing friend, not only to the college, but to teachers and students. He has helped over fifty boys and girls through school — a service that has yielded him great pleas- ure, especialk as not one has disappointed him. Mr, Russell ' s success in business is the fruitage of good management, hard work, and honest dealing. Denied the advantages of schooling himself on account of the loss of his father in the war, he has been for many years a strong, regular supporter of the church in all her work, especially education, orphan home, and mission work. Mr. ami Mrs. Russell are most worth} and deserving of their beautiful new home, and here ' s wish- ing them many more happy years!

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David William Aderholdt President of Board of Trustees David William Aderholdt was elected a trustee of Lenoir College in 1913 and immediately took a deep interest in its welfare. He took an active part in the Endowment Campaign of 1919, being a member of the famous flying squadron which secured pledges amounting to $140,- t 00.00 within forty-eight hours. He was also a leader in the forward movement of 1923. Since 1920 he has served as president of the Board of Trustees and has given unreservedly of his means, energy, thought, and time for the upbuilding of the institution. No task is too hard, no labor too self-sacrificing, if it contributes to the welfare of the college. His administration has been progressive and eminently successful. Mr. Aderholdt is a friend of the students of Lenoir-Rhyne College and delights to work or them. His vision reaches far into the future and his ambition includes great things for our college.