Bryan College - Commoner Yearbook (Dayton, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 58 of the 1939 volume:

S £ x-is THE 1939 Published by the Senior Class of the William Jennings Bryan University Dayton, Tennessee. £ C ic stic To ROY McMURRY Whose quiet, influential personality, whose sincere, friendly interest, whose faithful, untiring service, merit our grateful rec- ognition — we, the Class of ' 39, in deep appreciation, dedicate this seventh volume of the Commoner. So mild, so merciful, so good, So patient, peaceful, loyal, loving, pure. Longfellow. t dvcw c rt And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. This reveals Christ ' s perfect growth — intellectual, physical, spiritual, and social. The opportunities for this fourfold development are continually being enlarged as Bryan University advances. Let us who represent Bryan go forth in the power of His might. BOOK I WISDOM BOOK II STATURE BOOK III FAVOR WITH GOD BOOK IV FAVOR WITH MAN fc. ofl 1 If 0 1959 WISDOM . . . In these pages are shown those whose wisdom is the directing power of Bryan University — THE FACULTY THE STAFF THE FACULTY JUDSON A. RUDD, B.A., M.A. President and Treasurer Professor of Mathematics JULIA ANNA YANCEY, B.S.M. Assistant Professor of Art and Music ROY McMURRY, B.A., M.A. Professor of Chemistry RUTH IONA LYSTER, B.A., M.A. Assistant Professor of Latin and New Testament Greek (On Leave of Absence, 1938-39) DWIGHT W. RYTHER, B.S.C., M.A. Vice-President, Dean, and Professor of English CHARLES H. CURRENS Professor of Bible LLOYD E. FISH, A.B. Assistant Treasurer and Instructor in Psychology (On Leave of Absence, 1938-39) MARION LOUISE COUTTS, A.B. Instructor in Commercial Studies W. T. TURK, A.B., M.A. Instructor in French and Spanish ARTHUR W. LYNIP, A.B., M.A. Instructor in English and Economics o $£ J ' A. J. LEVENGOOD, A.B., B.D., Th.M. Instructor in Bible and New Testament Greek MRS. ARTHUR W. LYNIP, B.S.M. Assistant Instructor in Music BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. F. E. Robinson, Chairman Mr. Joe F. Benson, Secretary Mr. J. M. Abel . . Mr. E. B. Arnold Mr. Ed Baker Mr. W. A. Brickey . Miss Grace Dexter Bryai Mrs. George Elder . Mr. H. H. Frasa . . Rev. Henry C. Geiger Mrs. Amos K. Gordon Mr. Wallace C. Haggard Mr. William L. Hardin Mr. Virgil Hollingsworth . Mrs. George T. Houston Dr. H. A. Ironside Dr. Howard A. Kelly Rev. William McCarrel Mrs. J. G. McCrory . Mrs. J. W. McKinney Dr. R. C. McQuilkin Dr. A. M. Morgan Dr. Harry E. Paisley Mrs. Mark Senter Mr. D. N. Slep . Rev. J. B. Thornton . Rev. Frank C. Torrey Mr. Euclid Waterhouse Mr. E. M. Williamson Rev. H. E. Wright Dayton, Tennessee Spring City, Tennessee Dayton, Tennessee Dayton, Tennessee Dayton, Tennessee Elizabethton, Tennessee Coral Gables, Florida Chattanooga, Tennessee Franklin, Kentucky Livingston, Tennessee Baton Rouge, Louisiana Americus, Georgia Atlanta, Georgia Augusta, Georgia . Memphis, Tennessee . Chicago, Illinois . Baltimore, Maryland Cicero, Illinois New York City, New York . Memphis, Tennessee Columbia, South Carolina Dayton, Tennessee Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Chattanooga, Tennessee Altoona, Pennsylvania St. Louis, Missouri Lancaster; Pennsylvania Dayton, Tennessee Dayton, Tennessee Rome, Georgia THE STAFF ELMER R. WALTON, B.A., B.D. Field Secretary MRS. JUDSON A. RUDD, A.B. Hostess HERBERT W. HILL Purchasing Agent for Board- ing Club and Supervisor of Kitchen MRS. LLOYD E. FISH, B.A. Secretary to the President MRS. ROY McMURRY Hostess at the Octagon MRS. HERBERT W. HILL Dietitian and Hostess D. LEWIS LLEWELLYN, B.A. Director of Print Shop li . m M-- 3n Jfflemonam CHARLES H. CURRENS Our beloved Professor of Bible, exponent ol the truth of salvation by the grace of God, whose life and testimony have meant more to the stu- dents of Bryan University than we can ever tell passed to his rest with his Father and ours, . 12, 1939. To him we respectfully dedicat Tk 0 oV 1959 STATURE The stature of a school is the stature of its stu- dents. Let the future reveal their attainments. THE STUDENTS THE SENIORS Jimmy, the president of the Senior Class, came to Bryan from New Jersey. His amiable personality, his faithfulness, his versatility, have all helped to make him one of the most popular members of the student body. Jimmy has divided his time equally between sports, studies, the Chemistry Laboratory, and Christian service. Looking forward to foreign service as a medical missionary, we feel sure that God will use him mightily and that his testimony, which has been used of God here at Bryan and in the surrounding communities, will reap abundant grain from the fields white unto harvest. JAMES HARRIS DARRELL President B.S. Riverside, New Jersey The French have a word for him — bon ami. Ed is always on hand when a fella needs a friend. He takes his classes seriously, and is majoring in Ele- ments of Fordology (Model A). With Bouncing B etsy he roams from the shores of New Jersey to the hills of Tennessee. In his more serious moments, Ed is interested in Foreign Missions, especially those of South America. He excels in both French and Spanish, and is a forceful public speaker. EDWARD MEARES de RASSET Vice-President B.S. Dunellen, New Jersey THE SENIORS The mildest manners and the gentlest heart. New York and Florida combined to bring to us the quiet, demure, sweet somebody that we know as Janet. In the years that we have known her we have come to know her as one dependable — one who does every task assigned to her in a very capa- ble manner. Subdued in manner, but with a flash of real talent, she catches a picture on her canvas, or gives a reading at an entertainment. As secre- tary of our class, she has kept our records with a great deal of care. Too, she is a child of God, and has been active in spreading the gospel in the local community. JANET AUDREY WEBB Secretary-Treasurer B.A. w Vi lr ■ Oliverea, New York mmm Four years ago Rhoady came to Bryan from War- field, Kentucky. A friendly fellow, he is well liked by all who know him. While at Bryan he has dedicated his life to the Lord ' s work, and is looking toward seminary for further preparation. Forrest has sung first tenor with the Bryan Male Trio, in local work, and in fall and summer tours. He has carried his Christian testimony to the moun- tains near Dayton in Sunday extension work. He also is a member of the University choir. His Senior year has brought him a membership in the newly organized men ' s Student Council, and the position of Distribution Manager for the University annual, The Commoner. FORREST SAUNDERS FORD B.A. Warfield, Kentucky THE SENIORS President of several organizations, singer, and preacher, Harold has led an active life on the Bryan campus. To other extracurricular activities, too, he has given gladly of his time. Tall, dark, and hand- some, he has been besieged at times by members of the opposite sex. His gracious bearing and ready humor have been outstanding in his position as pres- ident of the Forensic Union. In the Men ' s Council, his keen insight has been of great value. As Harold leaves his friends of the Bryan campus, to pursue his separate way through life, our best wishes and high expectations go with him. HAROLD RUSSELL FUSS B.A. Beverly, New Jersey Last fall we were pleasantly surprised to have with us for the first time, William Kerr, from Wheaton College. After our short acquaintance we have learned to love Bill for his sterling qualities as a speaker and leader of religious activities. With an occasional flash of Irish wit and a super-abundant flow of blarney, Bill goes his fun-loving way on the campus. But for all his words, puns, and talk for talk ' s sake, we can see that on the inside is a real Christian who has seen the Christ on the Cross, and is willing to serve the Lord in the Lord ' s way. We feel that we have a worth-while addition in Bill, and are happy to have him graduating with us. WILLIAM FULTON KERR B.A. Atlantic City, New Jersey R — j THE SENIORS Sally, as we know her, is a person much envied by the other members of the Senior Class. She now has her Mrs. degree, and by June I Oth will have received her B.A. degree. Mrs. Llewellyn is a person much admired and liked for her enthusiastic spirit, efficiency, originality of thought, and friendly disposition. SARA IDLEMAN LLEWELLYN B.A. Freeport, Pennsylvania Coming from Florida, where he had been work- ing, Ty joined us at the beginning of our Sophomore year. We soon discovered several of his talents. One of these we employed when we went picnicking, and another one found its place in leading choruses in chapel. Ty had recently been saved, and since he has been living with us, he has been a spiritual bless- ing, both as we, here, have watched him grow in the faith, and as people in many states have en- joyed the summer tours of the Male Trio, in which he sings second tenor. TY OWEN PRAY B.A. Traverse City, Michigan THE SENIORS One only has to hear Anne speak to know that she is from the southland. Anne is noted for her wit, innocency — which makes one wonder, is a very interesting conversationalist, and a desirable as- sociate. Among her pet diversions are men, dogs, and snapshooting. Anne is inclined toward the business field and hopes one day to be the ex- celling secretary in some important business firm. ANNE GRAVES WALTON B.A. Clinton, Mississippi Class Sponsor: Miss Yancey JUNIORS RUTH TOLIVER President Dayton, Tennessee MABEL ARNOLD Dayton, Tennessee GLENN KLAMM Detroit, Kansas EILEEN GARWOOD Beverly, New Jersey LILLIAN HUMMEL Clearfield, Pennsylvania The Word, the whole Word, nothing but the Word. JUNIORS CONSTANCE PENICK Vice-President Clearfield, Pennsylvania MILDRED KUNTZ Allentown, Pennsylvania LANDIS PENICK Clearfield, Pennsylvania REBECCA PECK Dayton, Tennessee RALPH PENICK Clearfield, Pennsylvania Christ, the whole Christ, nothing but the Christ. JUNIORS RUTH DAWSON Secretary-Treasurer Lost Creek, West Virginia DOROTHY WHITE Gunnison, Colorado PAUL WELLS Freeport, Pennsylvania J. HOLMES SMITH II New Orleans, Louisiana BEN WHITE Gunnison, Colorado DEAN RYTHER Class Sponsor Grace, all of Grace, nothing but Grace. SOPHOMORES DANIEL HIRSCHY President Evans City, Pennsylvania ALVIN HALL Eustis, Florida HOWARD KEE Beverly, New Jersey EDWARD PAUL Uniontown, Pennsylvania Mi JOYCE HIRSCHY Evans City, Pennsylvania DERWARD MAYNARD Beauty, Kentucky LOUISE POST Elyria, Ohio SOPHOMORES CHRISTINE GORDON Vice-President Richmond, Virginia JULIUS REEVES Germantown, Tennessee CHARLES SHIRLEY Saltsburg, Pennsylvania HARRIET WHITE Secretary Gunnison, Colorado JOSEPH SCHELLHORN Dunellen, New Jersey WAYNE SMITH Dayton, Tennessee Mr. LYNIP Class Sponsor ■4 ' FRESHMEN DEAN GEARY President Altoona, Pennsylvania LEONA WILSON Secretary Brunswick, Ohio CLARENCE BLACKBURN Newport, Kentucky MANFORD CAIN Newport, Kentucky M ELEANOR ESTEP Bellwood, Pennsylvania WARREN OLIFF Vice-President Washington, D. C. JAMES DOUD Treasurer Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania PAUL BRUCE Stuttgart, Arkansas VIRGINIA CRISMAN Elyria, Ohio FRESHMEN ERMINE ESTEP Bellwood, Pennsylvania RUSSELL GOBLE Stidham, Kentucky HELEN HARRISON Evensville, Tennessee GRACE LEVENGOOD Dayton, Tennessee MARK LEVENGOOD Dayton, Tennessee RALPH GIBSON Charleston, West Virginia PRINCE HARMAN Sugarcreek, Ohio JUANITA LATHREM Truesville, Kentucky LAWRENCE LEVENGOOD Louisville, Ohio PROFESSOR McMURRY Class Sponsor FRESHMEN PAUL LEVENGOOD Dayton, Tennessee MARGARET LOWE Narcoossee, Florida ARNOLD MOLLETTE Beauty, Kentucky ROBERT THOMPSON Butler, Pennsylvania A f mm HENDREN LLEWELLYN Freeport, Pennsylvania ROBERT McKEE Alpine, New Y ork PAUL PERKINS Medina, Ohio SPECIAL STUDENTS THELMA GIBSON Dayton, Tennessee ELIZABETH MARY MORE Dayton, Tennessee Hie ofl 1 iff 1933 FAVOR WITH GOD . . . God ' s favor is not measured by man ' s merit. But having enjoyed so signally God ' s favor, we are con- strained for every reason to carry the word of life to perishing men. Back Row: W. Smith, Harman, B. White, Llewellyn, Kerr, Blackburn, Geary, Peck, Shirley, G. Levengood, Gibson, Cain Bruce, D. Hirschy, Reeves, J. Smith, Oliff, Doud, M. Levengood. Seated: Wilson, C. Penick, Post, Toliver, Kuntz, Miss Yancey, Lowe, C. Gordon, Arnold, Dawson, D. White. CHRISTIAN SERVICE ASSOCIATION (Founded 1938) The Christian Service Association is an association of born-again students a nd faculty members who desire to serve the Lord through teaching, preaching, or singing the Gospel in the mountain and valley communities around Dayton. The Lord has exceedingly blessed the efforts of this group as they realize the need of young people witnessing to the Saving Power of the Gospel. Christian extension services are held in the following places: Brayton, Concord, Coulterville, Frostbite, Hairpin Curve, Hickory Grove, High Point, Kelly ' s Hollow, Luminary, Lib- erty Hill, Maple Springs, Morgantown, Norman ' s Chapel, Pleasant Dale, Cgden, Pennine, and Grand View. C. S. A. COUNCIL Mr. Levengood, President Wayne Smith, Vice-President Mildred Kuntz, Assistant Secretary Harriet White, Secretary Miss Yancey, Treasurer The gospel of Christ is the power of God unto salvation. ' Standing: Dean Ryther, Arnold, G. Levengood, Shirley, C. Gordon, Bruce, Post, Fuss, C. Penick, Lowe, M. Levengood. Seated: Toliver, Wilson, D. White, Dawson, R. Peck. LAY AMBASSADORS fijr The Lay Ambassadors, a branch of the Christian Service Association, was founded in 1938 to pro- vide an organization for those students who were interested in the salvation of souls, but not members of either of the other two religious organizations. In this group we find those who are the faithful, quiet, unassuming, cheerful workers who acknowledge that of Him, and through Him, and unto Him, are all things. Their energetic, effective service adds much to Bryan ' s testimony for the Lord. OFFICERS: Ruth Dawson, Chairman Charles Shirley, Vice Chairman Grace Levengood, Secretary-Treasurer Leona Wilson, Program Chairman Mrs. Rudd, Adviser Ambassadors for Christ Standing: Kerr, Geary, Bruce, Doud, Gibson, Reeves, Oliff, J. Smith. Seated: W. Smith, B. White, Blackburn. Preach the Word STUDENT PASTORS FELLOWSHIP Branch of George E. Guille Ministerial Association Young men of the University definitely called into the ministry by God, feeling the need of spiritual fellowship and edification, organized the Student Pastors Fellow- ship in 1938. Mr. Levengood, as Faculty Advisor, has given very helpful lectures on the problems which face the young minister at the beginning of his pastorate. The help derived from these lectures as well as the spiritual fellowship gained by contact with each other will be of lasting value and influence to each of the members. It is the desire of each member to manifest Christ Whom we preach, warning every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. Col. 1:29. OFFICERS ' Bill Kerr, President Clarence Blackburn, Vice President Ben White, Secretary Julius Reeves, Treasurer Mr. Levengood, Adviser Left to Right: Llewellyn, Mrs. Coutts, de Rosset, J. Hirschy, Cain, Hummel, D. Hirschy. Center: Kuntz. FOREIGN MISSIONS FELLOWSHIP I Branch of George E. Guille Ministerial Association A member of the National Student Foreign Missions Fellowship which was founded in 1937, this group is composed of students who have definitely given their lives for full-time service. They believe the Lord is calling them to foreign fields, though the fields may be yet undetermined. The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few — pray — The chief enjoyment of this group has been the oneness of heart and purpose in praying for the missionaries of the foreign field. We lift our hearts in praise and prayer for our own beloved members of the Bryan Family, who are now serving on the field of China, Ralph Toliver and Rebecca Haegar. OFFICERS Dan Hirschy, President Mildred Kuntz, Vice President Lillian Hummel, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Coutts, Adviser Go ye therefore, and preach. Ruth Toliver, Rebecca Peck, Mabel Arnold, Margaret Lov e. All that glisters is not gold, but in the girls ' quartette is found a rare com- bination of looks and talent, and a rich, glowing testimony for the Lord. Their testi- mony in song was honored by the Lord last summer in many of the northeastern states: Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey; and plans are now being made for them to continue His praises this summer. Praising, singing, fellowshipping, and working, but what a thrill to proclaim the glorious Gospel of Salvation in song! Their one object is to Hold forth the Word of Life. The Lord has graciously opened places to witness in many states: Ohio, Ken- tucky, Pennsylvania, last summer; and Florida during the Christmas Holidays. Realizing the overwhelming need, especially among young people, for the old, old story, they look forward to another summer in His service. Dean Geary, Edward Paul, Forrest Ford, Ty Pray. Crt ' He put a new song into my mouth even praise unto my God. RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES Christian faith is the unseen cord which binds the hearts of the Bryan family together. The annual Bible Conference, which opens the school year, brings to us well qualified and out- standing Bible teachers. Through these Bible Conferences students have been saved and built up in the Word of the Lord. One of the greatest sources for spiritual stimu- lation and inspiration is provided by visiting speakers. Among the speakers this year were: Peter Deyneka, Frank Tor- m£j£ rey, Albert Hughes, E. V. Howell, D. B. Eastep, Henry Clay Geiger, J. J. Van Gorder, Dr. H. A. Kelly, James Graham. Street meetings, which are held on Saturday afternoons, have been the means of giving the Gospel to lost souls-, and have proved a blessing to the students. A group of students go to the jail on Saturdays for the purpose of witnessing for Christ. Souls have been won and others have been brought back into fellowship with the Lord. The purpose of the cottage prayer group is to sing praises, witness for Christ, and study the Word in homes where individuals cannot attend church services. Another important project is the distribution of tracts and Christian literature. Born out of the mutual desire to use time and talent for the Lord, the Guitar Group promotes interest in the Gos- pel work of the rural districts. Rejoice in the Lord alway; and again I say, Rejoice. W DEFENDERS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ' Earnestly contending for the faith once delivered to the saints. DR. CHARLES H. CURRENS I am set for the defense of the gospel. Phil. 1:17 DR. H. A. IRONSIDE I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth. Rom. 1:16 FRANK C. TORREY For by grace are ye saved through faith: and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. Eph. 2:8 WILLIAM A. DEAN Hold fast the form of sound words, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 1 1 Tim. 1:13 DR. HARRIS H. GREGG Thy word is truth. John 17:17 DR. JOHN J. VAN GORDER Study to show thyself approved unto God, a work man that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. II Tim. 2:15 GRACE LIVINGSTON HILL That I may know him, and the power of his resurrec- tion, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made con- formable unto his death. Phil. 3:10 LORNE H. BELDEN For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. Eph. 2:8 T. PERRY BRANNON Let the redeemed of the Lord say so. Psalm 107:2 DR. C. H. HARRINGTON Kept by the power of God through faith unto salva- tion. | Pet. 1:5 WILLIAM E. TROUP Them that honor me I will honor, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed. I Sam. 2:30 R. E. PENICK He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. John 3:36 DR. GERALD B. WINROD Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to any people. Psa. 14:34 DR. HOWARD A. KELLY Bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. II Cor. 10:5 DR. WILLIAM BIEDERWOLF I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. John 8:12 MELVIN V. EFAW What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Rom. 8:31 WALTER HUGHES ' I am debtor. Rom. I ' I am ready. Rom. I ' I am not ashamed. Rom. I 14 15 16 E. V. HOWELL ' For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Phil. 1:21 DR. WALTER LEWIS WILSON One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple. Psa. 27:4 D. B. EASTEP Though the Lord be high yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off. Psa. 138:6 S. MAXWELL CODER Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. II Tim. 1:11 The high-road to romance Pyramus and Thisbe. Give him the air ! Parcel Post. Juliet. Florida Sunshine. Gee, it ' s big ! Picnic lunch. Campus Psychology. Ed and Joyce. There ' s romance in the mountains. Printer ' s devil. Canada visits Bryan. Power inspection. Moore presents! Hydrogen sulphide. Featuring shut-eye. The pause that refreshes. BRYAN UNIVERSITY— JUNE, 1938 Phil. 4:19 My God shall supply all your need BRYAN UNIVERSITY— JUNE, 1939 u. ' ofl 1 n o c 1959 FAVOR WITH MAN Developing personality, revealing hidden — nay, unsuspected talents, building sturdy character into her students, Bryan has, day by day, advanced in favor with man. i mi - -. Third Row: Kerr, Hall, McKee, M. Levengood, B. White, Cain, Paul, Mr. Lynlp. Second Row: Llewellyn, D. White, Dawson, Wilson, G. Levengood Lowe. Garwood, Mrs. Lynip, Kee. Seated: J. H. Smith, Fuss, Walton, C. Penick, Kuntz, Tollver, Shirley, Geary. FORENSIC UNION Organized this year for the promotion of public speaking and literary culture, the Forensic Union has gone a long way toward its goal. With one of the largest memberships of all extra-curricular organizations, it has helped greatly in molding student character and in preparing the student to present his thoughts and ideas intelligently before an audience. Exlempore speaking and debating, musical, literary, and humorous numbers round out the well balanced semi-monthly programs of this society. The Forensic Union will undoubtedly become one of the most popular secular organizations on the campus in the coming years. Around a nucleus of debaters from the Forensic Union it is hoped that a varsity debating team will be built next year. OFFICERS Harold Fuss, President Charles Shirley, Recording Secretary Connie Penick, Joe Shellhorn, Sergeant-at-Arms Critic and Corresponding Secretary Jack Smith, Sergeant-at-Arms Mildred Kuntz, Corresponding Secretary Dean Geary, Debate Manager Hendren Llewellyn, Critic Prof. Lynip, Adviser The flowering moments of the mind drop half their petals in our speech. — Holmes. ofoi THE BRYAN PLAYERS Bzzzzz! Lights up! Curtain! Once again, the Bryan Players awaken, take on new life, and become a campus organization. Once again good fellowship is enjoyed in the production of clean plays which give combined pleasure and training. Though in- active for the greater part of the year, excepting for their bi-monthly meetings, the Players finished the year with an evening of one-act plays, including the effective, appealing religious drama, He Had Great Possessions. It is hoped that other re- ligious piays with a good Gospel message can be produced from time to time next year. Eyes: Garwood and Dawson. Mouth — upper: Kee, president, Walton, M. Levengood, Arnold, Hall, Kuntz, Llewellyn, lower: Dean Ryther. J. H. Smith, III. C. Penick, Toliver, R. Peck, Paul. OFFICERS Howard Kee President Ruth Toliver Vice President Connie Penick Secretary Ed. Paul ........... Business Manager Mark Levengood ........... Treasurer Dean Ryther Adviser Much might be said on both sides. Third Row: R. Penick, B. White, Hall, L. Penick, Ford, Kee, M. Levengood, Llewellyn, Shirley, Geary, Fuss, Paul, D. Hirschy, Cain. Second Row: Lowe, G. Levengood, Peck, Arnold, Mrs. Lynip, Garwood, D. White, J. Hirschy. Seated: Hummel, Dawson, Wilson, C. Penick, Toliver, Crisman, C. Gordon, Estep. THE CHOIR Its membership including thirty voices, about evenly divided between men and women, the University Choir was organized this year by Mrs. Arthur Lynip. It is the opinion of the conductor and members of the choir that by presenting sacred music through its greatest medium — the human voice — a deeper, more spiritual conception of the beauties of Christianity will be given, not only to the members themselves, but also to every listener. ' His tongue is now a stringless instrument. MEN ' S COUNCIL Paul, Ford, Fuss, Hirschy, Llewellyn. The Men ' s Council was organized at the beginning of the year 1938-39 as the instrument of the men to regulate their dormitory life and certain other activities, and to be an agency for faculty-student cooperation. It is composed of an elected representative of each class and one representative-at-large of the men students. During this first year of service, the Men ' s Council has, besides its routine duties, laid a foundation of rules and procedure upon which later councils may build to serve the greater Bryan University of tomorrow. The Girls ' Council, composed of a representative from each class, is chosen by the girls at the Octagon. With Mrs. McMurry, the girls ' Counsellor, they meet each week to consult upon the problems arising in dormitory life. With the Council rests the responsibility of formulating the rules governing the girls ' dormitory and taking care of disciplinary problems. This is the second year the Girls ' Council has served. Anne Walton, Christine Gordon, Mrs. Roy McMurry, adviser Eleanor Eastep, Lillian Hummel. GIRLS COUNCIL NEWSETTE STAFF The Newsette, official publication of the Univer- sity, goes each month to about 3800 homes, bearing University news and Gospel messages. Written large- ly by students and printed in the University Printing Shop, the Newsette is Bryan ' s ambassador to the homes of our friends over the nation. STAFF Rebecca Peck Mabel Arnold Ruth Toliver Charles Shirley Constance Penick D. W. Ryther Editor Circulation Manager Reporter Reporter Reporter Adviser Sara Idleman Llewellyn James Darrell William Kerr Harold Fuss Janet Webb Anne Walton Forrest Ford Miss Yancey Peck, Arnold Toliver, Shirley Penick, Ryther We, the staff, present to you the seventh edition of The Commoner . . . THE 1939 COMMONER •  • springs from foreheads which, if they were not Joves, at least certainly needed Jove ' s wisdom, and from a moun- tain of ideas at least as big as Olympus. We hope you may find the reading of it as pleasant as we have found its preparation. We wish to thank the entire faculty and all the students for their cooperation, and especially the following: Ruth Toliver, Daniel Hirschy, and Leona Wilson, who helped with the art work; and Charles Shirley, who helped take pictures. 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Envoys. Soup kitchen. Pop, Mom and the kids. FEATHERLITE FLOUR GELFAND Mayonnaise TRIPLE AAA CATSUP LUSH ' US CANNED FOODS DOLE Pineapple and Pineapple Juice SILVERNIP Grapefruit Juice Fox Brothers Co. Chattanooga Wholesale Distributors Phone 6-3139 People ' s Studio Let us make your Portrait 10 E. 9th St. CHATTANOOGA CHERRY DRY CLEANING 12 Branches CHATTANOOGA HERTY TURPENTINE CUP CO. BURNED SHALE PRODUCTS DAISY, TENNESSEE Compliments of JAMES SUPPLY CO. CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE Harris Hogshead OPTOMETRISTS Chattanooga, Tenn. Phone 6-7545 MOUNTAIN CITY STOVE COMPANY CAFETERIA EQUD?MENT 1240 Market Street CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE BURKART-SCHIER COMPANY INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE C. T. Keener Son PLUMBING AND HEATING 121 Market St. CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE Phone 6-8639 Night 2-5914 BIBLE CONFERENCE BETHANNA BIBLE AND MISSIONARY CONFERENCE Southampton, Pennsylvania Program extends July I through Septem- ber 4. Miss Esther M. Swigart, Director. CENTRAL NEW YORK BIBLE CONFERENCE Homer, New York Young People ' s Conferences July 28 to Au- gust 4. General Conferences August 6-20. Rate $7.50 per week. Write Clarence W. Tebo, Director. HEPHZEBAH HEIGHTS BIBLE CONFERENCE Monterey, Massachusetts Program extends from June 15 to Labor Day. Rates $2.50 per day, $16.00 per week. PENIEL BIBLE CONFERENCE Lake Luzerne, New York Conference July I to August 26. Rate $9.50 per week. For information write 242 Union Street, Schenectady, New York. MARANATHA CONFERENCE Muskegon, Michigan For information write H. M. Skinner, Box 148, Mishawaha, Indiana. GITCHE GUMEE BIBLE CAMP August 6-20. Reasonable rates. Write Rev. Joseph M. Stowel, President, Lake Su- perior Bible Conference Association, Gary, Indiana. ' Come ye apart GREENWOOD HILLS BIBLE CONFERENCE Fayetteville, Pennsylvania Conference July I - September 4. Rates $ I 1.00- $20.00 weekly. For detailed infor- mation write Mrs. H. W. Hill, Hostess. and rest awhile. ' Cedar Hill Tourists Home DAYTON, TENNESSEE Much knowl- edge of things divine escapes us through want of faith. — Heraclitus. He who lives for himself lives for what is not worth a farthing. Steam Heat Garages An ideal place to spend the night. The Octagon Women ' s Dormitory Compliments of our friends Clarence Breese Dayton Frances Hogue Dayton Blovy Wilbur Dayton Smith Bros. Garage Dayton Zonnas Shoe Repair Dayton Johnson Hardware Dayton Mr. Mrs. Ruffner Dayton Webster Moody Chattanooga Artistic Beauty Shoppe Dayton Virginia Barger Chattanooga Dr. Taylor ...Dayton G. P. Dawn Dayton Magill Motor Express Chattanooga Zelpha Russell Chattanooga Helen ' s Beauty Shoppe Dayton Mr. Mrs. A. Preap Wayland, Mich. S. D. Hodges Chattanooga W. A. Brickley Elizabethton, Tenn. D. N. Slep Altoona, Pa. Dr. R. C. McQuilkin... Columbia, S. C. Dr. Harry E. Paisley. Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Mark Senter..... Chattanooga, Tenn. Compliments of J. B. Goodrich and Airline Service Station Emmit Welch, Prop. THAT GOOD GULF GAS AND OILS 24-hour service Phone 54-J DAYTON, TENN. Best wishes to the Bryan Faculty, Students and Friends Of the old Home Town R. J. COULTER CO. BIBLE SCHOOLS ' By Grace through Faith COLUMBIA BIBLE COLLEGE COLUMBIA, S. C. BIBLE INSTITUTE OF PENNSYLVANIA 1530 N. Sixteenth St. PHILADELPHIA, PENN. PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL OF THE BIBLE 1721-1727 Spring Garden St. PHILADELPHIA, PENN. CUNNYNGHAM LOCKE FURNITURE PHONE 68 DAYTON TENNESSEE Compliments of DAYTON STEAM LAUNDRY Main St. DAYTON Gifts That Last W. L. HODGES SON JEWELERS AND OPTOMETRISTS Phone 130 Compliments of DR. A. M. MORGAN DAYTON TENNESSEE