Marion University - Marionette Yearbook (Marion, IN)

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FACULTY ODDITIES CLYDE MEREDITH ”Loved by all who know him” Besides his profession of preaching, his interests are varied, such as travel, reading, and politics. The way to cor¬ rect politics is for Christians to join in the ranks. ALLEN BOWMAN His understanding is appreciated by all ” His hobbies are walking, reading, and playing games with the children, especially checkers. An accomplishment, which is rare for a man, is that he kept a diary for 20 years of his life. He wrote a novel but it was never published. BLANCHE GOODWIN Experiences have developed a radiant personality” When she was younger, she spent her leisure time col¬ lecting stamps but now her delight is in writing missionary letters. She appreciates music. When a girl, she lived in Germany for two years. PAUL PARKER ' ' His gentle and humble spirit has won him many friends” He is one who has brought his hobby, bird study, into iiis vocation. Incidentally, typical of a preacher’s home, he has lived in tu ' elve different states. MARY DODD Her sweet ways are admired by all” It may be surprising to know that her greatest deiight, when leisure time comes her way, is to bake, especially pies and biscuits. As a Sunday School teacher for the college women, it seems she could not be surpassed. CHARLES TAYLOR Who sees, hears, and knows all ” It is very convenient that his hobby should be that of gardening. A useful hobby is profitable. INA SPARK Her glances speak louder than words” She enjoys making fancy handwork and also writing letters. Did you know that before coming to Marion in capacity of Dean of Women, she had always worked as a stenographer? HERMAN BAKER One who can appreciate humor” Beside his love for music, he spends time with his new movie camera. The art of expression has developed many a backward personality. DONALD PORTER Intelligence is outstanding” Woodworking is his art. A house trailer and a desk are his products. JOHN WILLIAMS A giving spirit will be repaid” His hobby is raising evergreens. His patient and gentle spirit is appreciated by all. WILLIAM FINNEY McCONN Humor is the spice of life” His hobby is gardening. Many are his duties but he alwa ys seems to have time to consider each person’s problems. J. H. YOUNG He is well who thinks he is” His delight is to help the fellow who is down and out and in a predicament, even if his neck is at stake. GRETCHEN PARKER Patience is her virtue” She likes to cook but that is all she likes about house work. She is so involved in her work that music or the radio seems to be her only hobby. BERNICE LAWRENCE Order is perfection” Her hobby is fancy work and when time permits, tennis. ELIZABETH AYRES Her piercing eyes penetrate” Landscape gardening is her delight. Did you know that Mrs. Ayres was a missionary to Africa? For four years she was Dean of Women. NELLIE McMICHAEL Her ways are likeable” Her hobby is art and landscape gardening. She delights in talking to foreigners, and in traveling. She has taught in Marion College since 1924. SAM WALTER He lives just to please others” Snapshots are his hobby. His talent and ability is beyond competition. ROMA LAPHAM The Golden Rule is her motto” She delights in doing things for others. Her hobby is character study. An interesting pastime of hers is collecting pictures of her friends. Tennis is her sport. CLAYTON LAWRENCE Haste makes waste” He is one who believes in keeping busy and keeping his students busy. His leisure time would be most enjoyably spent in playing tennis. E. E. BARRETT Greek is a dead language; the students are sleepy, too” It seems he makes a necessary job, gardening, his hobby. LAURA EMERSON Her smile cheers many a heart” Her hobbies are of the fine arts, such as art, music, and fancy work. The improvem ent and enlargement of the speech department can be credited largely to her friendly spirit.

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