Arkansas State University - Indian Yearbook (Jonesboro, AR)

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Then it was off to the new library for the ceremony—the cutting of the ribbon by the Governor, signifying that the way was now open for a new opportunity for A-Statc Students to reap the benefits of a large, well-equipped and very modern library—the festive reception inside, where out-of-town visitors were given a personalized tour by beaming officials of the staff, who would now be able to work in pleasant, air-conditioned surroundings — and finally. later that night, a political forum sponsored by the Young Democrats Club featuring Governor Faubus. State Supreme Court Justice Jim Johnson, and Commissioner of Revenues Orval Cheney in discussion of state government, to which all the guests and students were invited. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis look on as the Governor clips the rihlion draped across the shiny new doors.

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Orval F.. Faubus. Governor of Arkansas delivers ihe main address at the formal dedication ceremonies in Wilson auditorium. Library Is Dedicated Dean B. Kllis at the podium. It had been sprinkling lightly all morning, hut spirits remained undampened as the crowd from Jonesboro and all over Arkansas gathered to hear the word which would formally open the new Dean B. Ellis Library to the public. Arkansas State’s Board of Trustees sat proudly as they watched first the man to whom all the day’s honors were directed speak an impressive, moving response, and then the Governor of the State add his praises to this man. There was a strange, almost audible stillness while Mr. Dean B. Ellis was talking, as though the audience was very much aware of why this man so well deserved such a high honor. His devotion to education was apparent to all those present who had not already had a close personal knowledge of his desire to boost this institution constantly higher in the eyes of the people. Students who have had this contact in his classes know how much lie requires of those who are given the opportunity to build themselves— and Arkansas State. F’resident Carl R. Reng and Governor Faubus relax before the ribbon-cutting ceremony

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ONK OF MANY new faces in a world of paint and Ix-amf. Journalists Find New Home To many students and faculty, the new building project hcltind the education Building which looked like a standard facelift didn't mean much until! Until one Friday there were eight columns of State College Herald to spill coffee on again, instead of five. The announcement at the first of the year that, due to the remodeling, the paper would have to he small had not hurt, hut when the Fatal Friday of the First Small Sheet rolled around, there were unmistakable groans “V here's my story? . “What, no Campus Ups and Downs this Week? , and so on. When finally the construction had ended, and the usual snappv-looking. First Class rated eight columns appeared once again, they were met with real appreciation, as was the work of the builders. But no one will guess who appreciates all this the most. I V. TKX I’l.liNKKTT, head of the Department of Radio. Journalism and Printing, stands In-side the almost completed Journalism Building, which now houses all printing and journalism classes, as well as the huge, newly improved printing plant. 14