Central Wesleyan College - Centralian Yearbook (Central, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1939 volume:

? Publisher I By I lie Student Body of Wesleyan Methodist College Central, South Carolina hjol ■ 1906 OCTOBER 1906 5 U N MON TUE WED THU FRI 14 21 8 15 22 16 23 1939 MAY 1939 5UKI MON TUE WED THU FRI 5 AT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 10 17 24 31 11 18 25 12 19 26 SAT 13 20 27 Sliufford Laws............................... Editor Claude Rickman......................Business Manager C. R SMITH D EDICATIO N TO MR, C R. SMITH HO, BY HIS UNSELFISH GENEROSITY. HAS MADE PC SSIBLE THE ESTAB- LISHMENT OF THIS INSTITUTION AND WHO. BY HIS CONSTANT CONTRIBUTU N OF PRAYERS AND FUNDS, HAS AIDED IN ITS MAINTENANCE IS THIS VOLUME OF THE CENTRALI N AFFEC- TIONATELY DEDICATED. MAY THIS SERVE AS A HUMBLE EXPRESSION OF RESPECT ND APPRECIATION BOTH FOR HIS UNSTINTED EF- FORTS IN BEHALF OF CENTRAL COLLEGE AND FOR HIS STERLING CHRISTIAN CHARACTER. Admini strati on Bui lcli All are architects of Fate, Working in these walls of Time; Some with massive deeds and great. Some with ornaments of rhyme. Near 1 lie Campus When the pine tosses ils cone . To the song « f its waterfall tones. Who speeds t « the woodland walks? To birds and trees wlto talks? — ; mcrsoH Loca I Hoard ol Managers I In' faithtnlut-� i� l the local board of managers has been greatly responsible for the successful achieve- ments ot the school. The present board augments ur expectation for a brighter future. « I o Our hirst President An interesting point on the campus is the monu- ment erected t Rev. I. J. Harrington. Inscril� ed on it is his motto. Study to show thyself approved unto (awl, a workman that ncedetli not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. t I ■ Administration Fourteen years after the organization uf the Wesleyan Methodist C hurch in Central the burden for a real Christian school was laid upon the hearts of four or five of its members, mong these were Dr. L C,. Clayton and Mr C, It Smith. Conviction deepened, and tor two years the matter was considered, and praver was made unto our Cod for I lis will to Ite made clear. In the meantime, the subject was laid lie tore Rev Flier Teter, Missionary Secretary of the connection, who in turn conferred with the B .« k Committee, with the final decision that the Southern District should establish the school at Central Mr. C B, Smith offered to sell below cost several acres of land near Central, South Carolina, in the foothills of the lienutiful Blue Ridgr Mountains Funds were obtained from the Missionary Society of the connection, from friends over the district, and from the sale of limiter that was on the land. When a sufficient amount was on hand to assure the linj . a small group assembled one iinn May morning and in all unctuous prayer service dedicated to the Ford the sjutt where the College now stands. I'llUs it U-came holy ground In an incrcdibk short time the school building. as well as dormitories for Imfh luo and girls, was erected. On October 15. t 506 the school opened with an enrollment of nineteen It was then known as The Wesleyan Methodist Bible Institute or W M. B I , as it was familiarly called. The presidents in order have been Revs L. I. Harrington, Y L. Thompson. J. M. Hancock, H. C. tied ford. S. W Wright. J. J. Coleman. L, It. Smith. A. E. Wachtel, . L. 'ess, and Prof, I F Childs. The college has lieen. and is, a lighthouse not onh to the Southern District, hut to the uttermost j� nrts of the earth For from her hallowed halls have gone tour missionaries to Afrit's Sunny Fountains and one to India's Coral Strands. College presidents, conference president!� , ministers, and tlm.se in almost every profession and walk of life have lieen trained here and are being used to -died the light of life to darkened hearts and homes For some years the enrollment has been steadily increasing. It can l� e safely said that no work that the Missionary So ictv has ever iiinlertakeu has been of such value to the church as that of helping to finance the school at Central. Presidents Message The present administration began during the school year 1932-1933. The organization employed during the tenure had already been effected. Also, the academic standards which merit for the college the standing it has with other institutions had been set. Others had labored and we entered into their labors. W hatever of growth or progress there has been was not due to radical changes in organization, standards, or practices, hut il may be attributed to steadih pushing the institution along the course of procedure handed down. There lias been an increase in the number of people who have come personally to have a steady unwavering interest in the school as the educational agency the church needs in the Southern area for the young people. More institutions of the church throughout the area have likewise become staunch supporters of the school. These people have had a mind to work and some results of their co-operation may be seen. The restoration of the people’s confidence that Central College was the school we need and that it could render a greater service to the church was undertaken. At a time when the people greatly needed encouragement as to our educational work, the Central College quartette did much to strengthen the interest that already existed and to make new contacts by an intensive tour of the Southern area. As confidence appeared, persuading the people to do their part to make the future of the institution possible followed with less difficultv. Mam leaders throughout the larger and smaller organizations of the church caught the vision and began to lead more people toward making Central College their own. A better support then followed in students, finance, conversations, and prayers. It has been felt for many years that the school's success lay largely in the hands of the pastors and their parishioners, the conference presidents, and the students. The faithfulness of the two former groups has been commendable. A good student is utir best advertisement, Credit for the growth of our Audent body is due in a great degree to our students. We feel deeply grateful to God, and feel that it in answer to prayer, that our student body consists largely of young people of constant, worthy, noble Christian aims. The registration of the year is the largest in a number of years, and the number of junior college and college theological students is the largest in the history of the school. The dignity and the higher level of the atmosphere which prevails is apparent with the addition to the student bod of young people of more maturity and a larger con- ception of the purpose of being in school. This is to be appreciated. W hat has been said on this page is about the past up to today, but the past is a foundation for the future. Any history is a view of the historian; but the writer hopes that what has been said here is without bias; and that if it does not help any toward making a greater Central, it will not hinder. He is for young people for success as God counts success. JOHN FRANK CHILDS, President. Ruth C. Umrki.i: R. C. Miuixu Mrs. I, R. Childs I It. Chii.ds Howard It. Goughtly 1 MCll I tv John Frank (.'turns A. Ft., Greek 1? years of stnice Ruth C. Ueuele t. B.. English, W at hematics, and French 7 years of service k. C. Mii.us x I. H., M A.. Theology and Public Speaking 1.3 years of service Mrs, j, li. CftiLOS P Music, Piano. Poice, and Theory years of servo c James B. i'liims � .. Sat oral Science and Mathematics 4 years of service Mrs. T. C. Harvey Dietitian and Matron of Dining Hall 5 years of service How ari� B. Oolignti.y . I. P.. B. S. in lid Hi at ion Psychology. History, and French Dean of Men 2 years of servin' Ri tu E. Names IP, English, Social Science, and Latin ,3 years of service I ’, kern Gibson P. A . Dean of Women and Librarian I years of service COLLEGE SOPHOMORES FIRST ROW WILLIAM DAVID ARGO Kannapolis, N. C. P. L. S. (L2) College Conference (1,2) P. L S. President (2) Vice-President College Student Body President (1) Conference (2) Centralian Editor (1) Star of Hope Staff (1) Class President 0) Who’s Who 0) Male Quartet (1) Cantata (1) Debate Club (1.2) Glee Club Pianist (2) WILLIE GRACE EADES Six Mile, S. C. P. L. S. (1,2) Assistant Secretary Y. M. W. B. French Club Treasurer (2) Who’s Who Assistant Secretary W. Y. P. S. (1) (1) (2) JAMES HARLSTON EADES Six Mile, S. C. (1,2) Athletic Association EVELYN HAZELEEN ELLIOTT Kannapolis, N. C. P. L. S. P. L. S. French Club President French Club Vice-President Girl's Club President Star of Hope Staff Debate Club (1,2) W. Y. P. S. Girl's Quartet Girl’s Trio (2) Cantata (2) Orpheus Chorus (1.2) (1.2) (1) 0.2) (1.2) (1) SECOND ROW EARL THOMAS GENTRY High Point, N. C. P. L. S. (1,2) P. L. S. President (!) Men’s Glee Club (2) Male Quartet (1,2} Centralian Business Manager (I) Student Body President (2) College Conference President (2) Debate Club (1.2) Vice-President Debate Club (1) Star of Hope Business Manager (1, 2) Cantata (1.2) Who’s Who (1) NELLE IRENE DAMES Greer, S. C. K. I S. (1.2) Student Body Secretary (1.2) French Club Secretary (1 ) Music Club Secretary (1,2) Debate Club (1.2) Y. M. W. B. (1) Who's Who (2) Star of Hope Staff (1.2) Centralian Associate Editor (1) Centralian Staff (2) Certificate Graduate in Piano (2) Salutatorian (2) PERRIE CHRISTOPHER LUSK Centra , S. C. K. L. S. (1,2) K. L. S. Officer (1,2) Student Body Officer (1,2) Vice-President Class (2) FRANCES IRENE MAJOR Piedmont, S. C. K, L. S. (1.2) W. Y. P. S. (1.2) Debate Club (2) K. L. S Officer (2) Y. M. W. B. (1,2) Debate Club Secretary (2) THIRD ROW LELAND ABNER MITCHELL Six Mile, S. C. P. L. S. (1.2) W. Y P. S. (2) Debate Club (1.2) P. L. S. Vice-President (2) Athletic Association (1,2) VIOLET LOUSE MOORE Central, S. C. K. L. S. (1.2) Class Secretary (2) K. L. S. Secretary (2) Centralian Staff (2) Debate Club (1. 21 Y M. V. B. fl) Debate Club President (2) Athletic Association (2) BERTHA ELIZABETH RICE Middleton, Georgia P. L. S. (1,2) Debate Club (1.2) CLAUDE ROGER RICKMAN Asheville. A’. C. P. L. S. (1,2) Star of Hope Staff (1.2) Athletic Association (1,2) French Club President (2) Debate Club President (2) Debate Club Vice President (2) Y. M. W. B. (1.2) V. Y. P. S. (1,2) College Conference (L2) Class Treasurer (2) Centralian Business Manager (2) FOURTH ROW CLAR VIOLA RIGGINS Six Mite, S. C. P. L. S. (2) Secretary of Athletic French Club Secretary (2) Association (2) Lander College Student (1) EVELYN THORNTON TUCKER Kentersville, ,V. C. P. L S. (1.2) Orpheus Chorus (1) Music Club (1) Cantata (1.2) W. Y. P. S. W. Y. P. S. Officer (1.2) (2) Centralian Staff (1.2, P L. S. Officer (1.2) Star of Hope Staff (1) College Trio (2) Freshman Insight Staff 0) MARY E1.1ZABE TH WARREN Central. S. C. P. L. S. (1,2) Music Club (1) Debate Club Treasurer (2) French Club (1. 2) Debate Club Vice-President (2) Star of Hope Staff (I) V. M W. B. Officer (1.2) College Conference Secretary (2) Cantata (L2) Declamation Contest Winner (2) EVELYN ROSE . WILLIAMS Old Fort, N. C. K. L. S. (2) College Conference (2) Debate Club Secretary (2) Y. M. W. R. (2) Frenth Club Music Club (2) (2) W. Y. P. S. (2) Cantata (2) Asheville Normal and leachcTS Star of Hope Assistant Editor (2) College Student (1) KERMIT SHUFFOKD LAWS Gastonia, N. C. K. L. S. (1.2) K. L. S. President (2) Y M, W. B, Vice-President (1) W. Y. P. S. (1.2) Glee Cluh (2) Centralian Assistant Business Manager (1) Centralian Editor-in-Chief (2) Star of Hope Staff (1) Class President (2) Secretary of Athletic Association fl.2) Editor Freshman Insight (1) Who’s Who (2) Student Body Officer (2) Cantata (1) Valedictorian (2) PROFESSOR H. B. GOIJGHTLY Class Sponsor COLLEGE GEORGE AU.RED Greenville, S. C. GRACE BURDETTE Iva, S. C. WINONA BURDEN Anderson, S. C. RUSSELL BURNETTE Spartanburg, S. C. ESTELLE BROWNE Glen Alpine. N. C. ELIZABETH CATHEY Asheville, N. C. VIRGINIA CONNOR High Point. N. C. MARGARET DILLARD Central. S. C. JOSEPH GARRETT Central, S. C. MARY FAITH GIBSON Gastonia, N. C. DOROTHY LEE HARRELL Hortense, Ga. BESSIE HILSON Jein ison, Ala. FRESHMAN CECILE HOLLIDAY Liberty, S. C. EDNA LAWRENCE Calhoun, S. C. EDNA MITCHELL Six Mile, S. C. DENVER MONTE ITH Glenville, N. C. CHRISTINE MOODY Glenville, N. C. RESSIE MAE PORTER Pickens, S. C. L J. POWELL. Jr. Walhalla, S. C. I. L. SISKE. Jr. High Point, N. C. CARL SPARKS Gastonia, N. C. OLIN STEWART Six Mile, S. C. EULALIA WADE P'icker, Pa. PAUL WRIGHT School field. Fa. BLANCHE ARMSTRONG PROF. R C. MU LUX AX I lieological Department Since the reorganization of the Theological Department. Miss Armstrong is our first graduate to receive a Th. B. Degree. TilKOLOCICAL CRADUATK 111 .AXCHE ARMSTRONG. Th. B. Chi'rryviil,', .V. C. P. L. S. (3.4) College Conference (3.4) W. Y. P. S. (3.4) Y. M. W, B. (3,4) TOP ROW REI. VXD ELAM Brent, Ala. DOROTHY DEAN HAMMETT Pell City, Ala LO'TIK HARTLEY Central. S. C. S. D. HERRON A Id rich, Ala. EVERETT TURNER Tucapau, .S'. C. BOTTOM ROW EARL ALEXAXDER Macre, S. C. A DIME BLEDSOE Whitmire, S. C. CLYDE BRYAXT Central, S. C. OSCAR BOWLING Slater, S. C. FRANCES COCHRAN Easley, S. C. FIRST ROW C. M. ELROD Piedmont, S. C. KARL JOHNSTON Atlanta, Ga. MARJORIE HEIN Palmyra, N. J. CURTIS LACKEY IP hit mire, S. C. RACHEL HOLTON .Xetc Bern, X. C. SECOND ROW JEWEL McCLURE Alloivay, AT. J. JUANITA HARVEY Central, S. C. JAMES MILLER Spartanburg. S. C. AUBREY WATKINS Roanoke, Pa. LOUISE RICH Pell City, Ala. THIRD ROW WOODROW CREWES lleiberger, Ala. MARION’ VINCENT Fillmore, N. Y. WILLIAM WIGGINS Easley. S. C. Religious Education Outstanding among the encouraging features of Central College is the new emphasis on the theological work. Six years ago the department was reorganized with a registration of six students, and since that time the ntimber has grown to twenty-eight. The conferences have awakened to the fact that the school exists primarily for the purpose of the church and are voicing the necessity of a new stress on this department. The ministerial students are seeing that since God has called them to preach IIis Word; they are under obligation to prepare for that calling. The old idea that one may spend his school days in secular training and later pick up a knowledge of Bible and theology “on the fly“ is no longer pre- valent. A new day has dawned for the Theological Dcjortinent. In the theological work two things are being emphasized; faithful scholarship and deep spirituality. May the department ever continue the progressive trend it has experienced in recent years. HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS FIRST ROW CLYDE WESLEY GIBSON (4) (4) LILLIAN K. L. S. Gastonia, A,r, C. K. L. S. Class President French Club Centralian Staff College Con ference (4) Class Secretary Salutatorian (4) MOZELLE BRYANT Pickens, .S'. C. (3.4) (4) (4) EDMOND LAWRENCE CROWE Mentone, Alabama P. L. S. (2.3,4) Class Treasurer (4) College Conference (2.3,4) MARGARET ELIZABETH FEW Pickens, S. C. K. L. S. (3,4) French Club (3,4) Music Club (3,4) Valedictorian (4) SECOND ROW george McKinley nalley Easley, S, C. K. L. S. (4) EUNICE NAOMI SCOGGIN Central, S. C. K. L. S. (3,4) Vice-President of Class (3) Cantata (3) Girl’s Athletic Association (3) NAOMI LILLIAN STEP®ANY Philadelphia, Pennsylvania r. l. s. (3,4) Class Treasurer (3) P. L. S. Treasurer (3) College Trio (3,4) Vice-President Cl ass (4) P. L. S. Secretary (4) French Club (3,4) W. Y. p. s. (3.4) College Conference (3,4) Orpheus Chorus (3) Cantata (3.4) MISS RUTH GIBSON Class Sponsor HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS JAMES ALT-RED Greensboro, N. C. GRACE GREENE Mentone, Ala. FIRST ROW JOSEPH ALLRED Greensboro, N. C. FRED ELROD Central, 5 , C. SECOND ROW MARY MILLER Spartanburg, S. C. PRESTON SPRUIELL. Jr. Pell City, Ala. THIRD ROW ANNE BLACK WELDER East Flat Rock, N. C. SHELBY SCOTT Roanoke, Va. CLAYTON TILLOTSON Spartanburg, S. C. VIOLA MAE WILLIAMS Kannapolis, N. C. high SCHOOL SOPHOMORES FIRST HOW ADD IE BRYANT Danville, Va. LOREFA HARVEY Central, S. C. CALVIN MOODY Chion Point, Ga. SECOND ROW RALPH SMALLWOOD Roanoke, Va. EDITH STAPLETON Spartanburg, S, C. I.ENORA W ILLIAMSON li 'edoieee, Ala. HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMEN FIRST ROW GRAHAM BRYANT Spartanburg, S. C. ADA FAIR JAMES JOHNSON Greenville, S. C. Mentonet Ala. SETH BUTS’ER Roanoke, Fa. M. L. CATHEY Greenville, .S’. C. SECOND ROW IACK PHILLIPS McAdenville, Ar. C, GENEVA POOL MARY RAMPEY McAdenville, N, C. Piedmont, S. C. LILA KENDRICK Central, S. C. ELLA RUTH SALLEY Easley, S. C. THIRD ROW STANLEY RICH MARY PAT ROBERTSON BILLY WARREN Pell City, Ala. Eden, Ah. Central, S. C. ANNIE LAURA WHISNANT MARGARET WILSON Greenville, S. C. Dunham, N. C. ACTI VITI ES Central ian Staff Editor-in-Chief SHUFFORD LAWS Associate Editor CARL SPARKS Business Manager ... CLAUDE RICKMAN Asst Business Manager .... CLYDE BRYANT Literary Editor - VIOLET MOORE Feature Editor _ _ . NELLE HAMES Athletic Editor GEORGE ALLRED Art Editor _ — - EVELYN TUCKER Snap-Shot Editor — CLYDE GIBSON Typists __ WINONA BURDEN and LOUISE RICH Faculty Advisor _ PROF. HOWARD B. GOUGHTLY Star of Hope Staff Editor-in-Chicf ______ Associate Editor______ Assistant Editor_____ Business Manager_____ Subscription Manager Circulation Manager . Reporters: mews --------------- Exchange ___________ Organisations------ Athletics__________ Alumni_____________ Typists-------------- Pacuity Advisor______ . KARL JOHNSTON ____I. L. SISKE, Jr. EVELYN WILLIAMS ____ EARL GENTRY BESSIE HILSON ____PAUL WRIGHT __________________.... NELLE HAMES ________________ DOROTHY HAMMETT _____________________ MAJORIE HEIN .. CLAUDE RICKM AN and EVELYN ELLIOTT ______________________ J. B. CHILDS DOROTHY HAMMETT and JEWEL McCLURK ________________MISS RUTH E. HAMES Pliilomatliia Literary Society t, J Closely associated with the earl) history of M, C. C the early history of the Philomathia Literary Societ). It is almost as old as the school itself. During the school year of 1919-1920 the student body was divided into two sides, one group choosing the name of Philomathia Literary Society. The members of the Philomathia have been loyal and have proved their ability. The society has furnished her share of the outstanding members of the alumni. She is a good loser as well as a good winner and has always shown a good spirit in her friendly rivalry with the other societ). It is her purpose to help all her members to advance both mentally and spiritually. Keewanis Literary Society Keewanis—the name brings happy thoughts flashing across the pages of our memory. We fondly recall a tin) blue and white ribbon—our society's emblem— blue for loyalty and white for purity Yes. loyalty to our societ) and to every cause that upholds the right, purity of word, thought, and deed. The Keewanis Literary Society has been climbing the ladder of achievement each year, and this year finds us farther up the ladder than ever before. The programs rendered hs this society have been educational, practical, and enter- taining. The Keewanis love their society because of the standards it maintains and the things it has achieved through the spirit of luvaltv and cooperation of each of its members. The one main purpose of the society is t«► be found doing her best at all times. Male CiIce Clul FIRST ROW : Prof. Golightly (Director). Miller. Argo (Pianist), Turner, Laws, Lackey. SECOND ROW: Allred, Sisk. Wright, Johnston, Alexander. Bowling, Hartley, Gentry. M usie cl ul FIRST ROW: Williamson, Harrell, Hames, Mrs Childs (Instructor), Hein, Kendrick, Miller. SECOND ROW: Lawrence, Moody, Dillard, Cathey, Gibson, Fair. Williams, Adams, Few, Ratnpey, Harvey, Stapleton, Harvey. THIRD ROW: Wright, Allred, Gentry, Lackey. Can tata Prof. Golightly (Director), Mrs. Childs (Pianist). FIRST ROW: J. Harvey, L. Harvey, Lawrence, Rich, Tucker, Elliott, Stephany, SECOND ROW: Harrell, Miss Harms, Conner, Warren, Miss Uebele, Burden, THIRD ROW Wright, Prof. Childs, Lackey, Allred, Hartley, Garrett, Sisk. Gentry. Male Quartet First Tenor _ Second Tenor First Boss___ Second Bass . . Paut. Wright CtRTts Lackey _ Eari. Gentry I L. Siske, Jr. Y. M. W. II The ’i M B organization has for another year maintained its spiritual standards. Since 1902. the determinate aims have been tor tin salvation of souls in darkened lands- This organization lias not only intensified our missionary vision and passion, but also put within our students a sclfsaerificing spirit Cooperation is characteristic of our members It has been interesting to see the students eagerly bring their small pieces oi coin to give for the mission cause. Another mile stone was reached by faith when the Lord helped m to raise ninety dollars to support our native worker in Africa. Our slogan is Anywhere, provided it be forward. First Row: Hein, Williams, Harvey. Harrell. 1 lames, Connor. Warren, Hammett, Gibson, Miss Gibson, Alexander. Crowe. Second Row Kendrick. Robertson, Whisnant. Burdette. Prof. Mullinax, Pres Childs, Cochran, McClure. Williams. Wade, Klam, Rich, Mrs, Childs. Prof. Childs. Bowling, Spruicll. J lord Row: Prof. Golightly, Miss Hames. Williamson, Armstrong, Miss L'cbele, Major, Moore. Holton. Bledsoe, Li rod, Hilson. Elrod. Rich, Woolridgc. .Valley. Lourtb Row: Laws, Stewart. Burden, Eades, Butner. Hartley, Lackey, 11red, Phillips, Cathey, Sparks. Sisk. Smallwood. Allred, Rickman. W. Y. P. S. OFFICERS The Wesleyan Young People’s Society is a group of consecrated youths with a “Here am I, Lord written indelibly on their hearts, Let it be said to the glory of God that the Holy Spirit has been a welcome guest at our services this year. Although the Sunday afternoons are tilled with other assignments, the students willingly gather in the evening to await tin refreshings of the Lord. Sealed: Williams. Rich, Holton, Tucker, Hammett. Standing; Rich, Sparks. Soke. Miss Ucbelt. Warren, Turner Watkins (Pres ). Hilson. Hartley, Stephany. Le Cercie Francais First Row: Porter, Harrell, Hein, Rickman (Pres.), Lawrence, Warren, Golightly and Uebele (Instructors), Williams, Stcphany, Greene, Plain, Rich, Browne, Second Row: Bowling, Elliott, Riggins, Fades, Mitchell, Haines, Few, Wooldridge, Bryant, Tillotson, Allred, Garrett. Third Row : Wright, Gibson, Powell, Elrod, Johnston, Gentry, Scott. The French Club, one of the newest organizations of the school, includes both high school and college students who are studying French. Through its monthly programs, which are instructive as well as entertaining, the club purposes to give the students op portunities to use what they have learned in the classroom 1 lie Debate Club The Athenian Debating Club has had a very successful year The varsity team is composed of the following numbers: Affirmative. Jewel McClure, Karl Johnston; Negative, S, D. Herron, James Miller. This year we have split the decisions with Textile Institute, Brevard College, and Piedmont College. The negative team has won one decision and the affirmative two. First Row: Williams, Rickman (Pres 2nd Semester), Warren, Prof. Mullinax (Coach), Moore (Pres. 1st Semester). Wooldridge. Second Row: Lackey, McClure. Hilson, Mitchell, Klliott, Miller Third Row: Johnston, Gentry, Major, Laws, Names, Siske, Rich Wesleyan College Conference First Row: Herron (Pres. 1st Term). Warren. Prof. Mullinax (Sponsor), Wade. Connor, Robertson, Whisnant, Rich, Bowling. Second Row: Bledsoe, Cochran, Holton, McClure, Turner, Crowe, Hein, Sparks. Third Row: Elam, Stephany, J. Allred, C. Elrod, B. Wooldridge, R Wooldridge, Fair, Watkins. Fourth Row: Hilson, Vincent. F. Elrod. Lackey, Miller, Williams. Fifth Row: Rickman, Siske, Joe Allred. Nailer, Alexander. Hartley, Johnston, Burden, Gentry, Williamson, Hammett, Phillips. Back Row: Smallwood, Rich, Wes 1 evan College Conference The W eslevan College Conference provides an opportunity for young men and women to find an expression for that burning zeal which is typical of con- secrated Christian young people Manx young people have delivered their first message before this group Ministers of this district can point to this organization as a fashioning factor in their life. This group meets each Monday night, at which time a message is brought by some voting mart or woman who is called to Christian work. God has blessed these services. They have not been regarded merelx as a means of practice, but as a time of definite spiritual growth. Following the message, our sponsor care- fully points out ways in which the messages might be more effective. )ur young people have a sincere desire to he as useful as possible in the Master’s service. They -Irive to use all means available in equiping themselves for llis service. This year's College Conference work has been marked by progress. Ag- gressiveness has been the keynote of this group. As xve fill our present field of labor, God is opening new fields. New equipment has been acquired in the form of an amplifying system, which makes otir street work more effective. Those that have been here for years saj that the College Conference has been more active this year than at any time previous. The work is carried on by students who are appointed at each quarterly meeting. At present the group is sponsoring services at the following places: Cateechee Church, Smith’s Chapel, Pickens County Stockade, Pickens County Jail. Six Mile Hospital, Mill Village Visitation W ork. Street Services, and a radio broadcast from a small, nearby station. W e look forward, under the leadership of God. to a wider field of work. I Contest Winners An interesting event, and one that is looked forward to by the students at Y. M. C. each year, is the declama- tory contest. The fact that it involves the rivalry of the Philomatlna and Keewanis Literary Societies increases the interest. This year the interest was un- usually high as the time for the con- test drew near. Every speaker did exceptionally well, hut all could not he winners of first prizes or second honors. The place of first honor to the girl was given to Mary Warren, who rendered the selection. “Glory for Sale, ‘ very conimendably. The boy receiving first honor was George Allred, who gave, “My Country. Places of second honor were given to Juanita Harvey and S. 1). Herron. The winners of the first honors were both Philomathians. Although not everyone could win first place, every speaker was benefited by the preparation of his declamation. That is the purpose of the contest—to help the members. Greatness is measured just as much by one’s ability to be a good loser as by one’s ability to be a good winner. I Alumni Association To the Staff of the Yearbook4. Congratulations u]x n your success in the publication of a splendid book for the preservation of pleasant memories at Y. M. C. To the Student-body: ou have had a year of opportunity for the development of vour mental and spiritual lives. I he way you have made use of your opportunities will largely determine the way in which you meet the challenge that will face van in life’s fields of service. Our prayers and best wishes are that you will give lives of service to Clod's kingdom. 7 'o the President and faculty: I he Alumni Association is appreciative of the noble services vmi have rendered to the church in preparing her youth for the calls of the church. Mav your lives and work always be fruitful in Mis vineyard. To the Alumni'. W. M. C. has made its contributions to your lives. Certainly, every true alumnus is appreciative of the principles of and outlook on life which were ever held before him while in her halls, and you have an opportunity to make a i its usefulness. This contribution mav Now, you are out on the fields of activity attribution to the school to help perpetuate l e made material in form hv helping to get young people to attend there, or it max he made by praying that God’s blessings will always rest upon it and that it will ever remain a deeply spiritual servant of the church. Let’s boost our alma mater. J. 1 . HILSON, President Alumni Association. L I F E Nki-I.e Hamks Carl Sparks Frances Ox hran WHO'S Merit, wherever found, deserve recognition. In every walk of life there are many jieople who go quietly and unassumingly about their work never calling attention to themselves, yet ever contributing by their loval service and fidelity. S. D. Herron VV ili.ik i'iiuk Eam� Smimio WHO At tlx rr«|ue t � f thr CENTRALI, X Start. tx yxitij projiir wrrr «elect r ! by the faculty a� tlw be t rrjirr«miativc� f� c platr� •• I Wh « Who anting thi« year student body, Qualincalitnu ccRtakteral in selecting ihr r reprr mtatnrr« were tfh 4arshi|), character, hwlrt«hi| . tixl |«rtio|«i .n in rtinnimcub activities DAY BY DAY My! Abner—Only day students—Blanche, the milkmaid—One more bell and then gravy—Hurry Paul!—Saturday music pupils—Prof. Mullinax on work day—Time to set tables—Aittle four—Chapel— Pickaninny in the cotton—On N. Y. A.—No quiz today. Professor? SNOOPER 11 seen blit Dobbin—Snooper catches the losers- Raspberries tor you—Hides in tree to get Claude and Tuck Young man you—! Your hat George! Classes are out In reverse for the day—Even the Prof, studies—Married folks play too—Chirpers—Snooper views from vestibule—Just a minute, ddie-—Smiles but studious? Social hour—Why Tuck !—The Elrods at home—A pause that refreshes — The matron and hubby—Flowers for President and Mrs. Childs—They met and married and—. B'S AN I YAOULD B’S Louie and Sara but now it’s three—ills mountain yirl -North meets South—The |. H's are hapj� v—If the sun house would only tell -Blossoms and romance —Oh Nurse!—S| eak briefly and pass on—They are married now— The ideal Mr. and Mrs. HI-LIGHTS When the board meets, dessert for dinner!—The Male Glee Club leaves—McCarty speaks at the dedication of new church ground— Decker speaks in chapel—The pastor breaks the first ground—Ye fish pond—Home of knowledge—It's graduation—Chapel speakers First home on College Hill—Alumni visits—All work on new church. ROMANY TRAIL The caves are interesting—crossing to the other side—Prof, takes time out—Breakfast in the open Still on the campus—It doesn't matter where we roam-—The first hike i' cm—Looking for Boss ? Be home after sundown -()vcr to Sims' Mill—From Six Mile Mountain— r BUILDING BRAWN “Health is the quality of life that renders the individual fit to live most and serve best—” Health insures us of the energy and strength required for the day's work, supplies the desire and energy to play, and aids in laying the foundation for human service. It governs oUr happiness to a great extent and makes for efficiency in our work. Health may he obtained and maintained front various sources. During schooldays our physical education classes provide the source. Students are taught to take adequate and proper exercise, recreation, rest, and to cultivate gi � d hygienic habits. Throughout the year there have been athletic engagements be- tween the two literary societies. In the soft-ball series the K. L. S. won from the P. L. S. in four out of five games. Tennis offers many hours of enjoyment to the students which serves the purpose of building healthy bodies. Balancing power—Powell and Burnette argue the point — Fan Pyramid—K. L. S. soft-ball winners W aiting on the pitch—Come on boys!—Feet high—Swing it Aimer -Going up—Strike -Tennis and pleasure—Call ’em right ttrnph—('.iris Physical Ed. Class—The wind up—Foul—P. L. S. team. In Appreciation The publication of a yearbook is financially impractical without the aid of the advertisers. The Centralian Staff desires to acknowledge the cooperation that in- dividuals, churches, organizations, and firms have shown toward student activity. We encourage patronage to these mer- chants. The Wesleyan Methodist College OF Central Offers Training Under Christian Environment In The Following Departments: THEOLOGY, three courses in practical Christian Training, one of which leads to the Th, B. Degree. JUNIOR COLLEGE, the work of which is accepted by the South Carolina Department of Education for Teacher Certification and by a number of Standard and Accredited Colleges toward the Bachelor’s Degree. ACADEMY, a standard state-accredited private four-year high school. MUSIC, voice, and piano under progressive leadership. EXPENSES ARE REASONABLE For Catalogue, apply to the President JOHN FRANK CHILDS CENTRAL, SOUTH CAROLINA Wesleyan Methodist Church Rev. J. D. Scoggins, Pastor Cateechee, S C First Wesleyan Methodist Church 312 N. 23rd Street Birmingham, Alabama Rev. H. Robb French. Pastor COMPLIMENTS Gastonia District W. Y. P. S. Gastonia, N. C. Greenville Wesleyan Methodist Church REV. R. G. CUDD, Pastor Greenville, South Carolina Asheville Wesleyan Methodist Church Corner of Richmond and Pennsylvania Ave. Pastor, REV. DEWEY 0. MILLER GENERAL EVANGELIST Yourc for a prayed-down revival on Bible lines, anywhere, anytime (Isa. 57:15) Rev. T. C. Harvey Central, S. C. The First Wesleyan Church of Central “The College Church” Welcomes You SERVICES Every Sunday at 11:00 A. M, 7:30 P. M. J. B. CHILDS, Chorister and Soloist R. C. MULLINAX, Pastor Central Gin and Fertilizer Company Cotton, Fertilizer, and Ginning “Your business appreciated’’ Central, South Carolina —t A FRIEND Best Wishes to CENTRAL COLLEGE Helen J. Wood Steinway Other High Grade Pianos and Every- thing Musical Compliments of “Payne’s For Music” Greenville, S. C. Duckett Funeral Home Central, South Carolina v MOLLOY-MADE covers do give an extra value in fine workmanship no matter what the classification, the design, the color, etc., may be. The David J. Molloy Plant 2857 North Western Avenue Chicago, Illinois —— MARION COLLEGE Invites Junior College graduates Wholesome spiritual atmosphere High standards of scholarship Inspirational Christian associations Liberal Arts, Fine Arts, Teacher Training, Theology, Pre-professional courses. Confers the following degrees, A. B., B. S., in Ed., Th. B., M. A. in Theol., B. D. For Catalogue or Other Information Address Wm. F. McCONN, President MARION, IND. Wesleyan Methodist Publishing Association F. R, EDDY, Manager PUBLISHERS OF Wesleyan Methodist, Wesleyan Missionary, Wesleyan Young People’s Journal, Sunday School Banner and Other Sunday School Supplies Job Printing of All Kinds Bibles and Other Religious Books Annuities are welcomed by this corporation of the church and the rates of interest are as follows: Annuity Rates Single Bond Suiwivorship Age (one life) (two lives) Twenty to thirty 3 % rate 3 % rate Thirty to forty 4 % rate 3%% rate Forty to fifty 5 % rate 4%% rate Fifty to sixty 5 % % rate 5 % rate Sixty to seventy 6 % rate 5 Va % rate Over seventy 7 % rate 6 Ms% rate Address, F. R. Eddy, Treasurer, 3 30 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse, N. Y. HAYWORTH MEMORIAL WESLEYAN CHURCH High Point. N. C. REV. CHAS. K. GENTRY, Pastor One Block off Highway 29 Chestnut and Meadow Sts. William Dean Correll Spartanburg, S. C., Rt. 1 A General Evangelist “Not ashamed” Rom. 1:16 “Determined” 1 Cor. 2:1, 2 “Doing” Phil. 4:13 “Lifting in Prayer” 1 Tim. 2:8 “Purifying” 1 John 3:3 “Looking for Jesus to Come” 2 Peter 3:12 Annual Camp Meeting of the South Carolina Conference Greer, S. C. Begins each year on Tuesday after 3rd Sunday in August Our slogan, “Deep Spirituality” REV. R. C. KENDRICK, Pres. COMPLIMENTS OF Rev. I. L. Siske and Rev. Earl T. Gentry High Point, N. C. Yours in His Service COMPLIMENTS OF Carrie 6. Gibson and M. R. Harvey Central, S, C. General Evangelist, Member North Caro- lina Annual Conference Wesleyan Methodist Church Do the work of an evangelist” II Tim. 4:5 J. Ruth Wood Gastonia, N. C. Second Wesleyan Methodist Church Rev. J. D. Scoggins, Pastor Sponsored by W. Y, P. S., Central, S. C. Long Shoals Wesleyan Methodist Church Near Lincolnton, N. C. Rev. George B. Hilson, Pastor A. special feature of the week’s services is a Good Old-Fashioned Class Meeting each Saturday evening- at 7:00 o’clock. Visitors Are Welcome to All Services “Blessed is the man whose watch keeps church time as well as work time.” FIRST WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH Rev. J. A. Wood, Pastor Gastonia, N. C. “The Friendly Church Yours in His Service For Evangelistic Singing Everett Turner Tucapau, S, C. Compliments of Mr. Mrs. F. E. Bumgardner 25 Drake St. Asheville, N. C. “May God Bless Our Youth” Your Friend in Service For Jesus James Grant Allred Evangelist Central, S. C. EVANGELIST Rev. C. L. Wierman Ashburn, Georgia An old-time gospel preacher BALENTINE PACKING COMPANY Home Of “ARISTOCRATIC PIGS” HAM - - - BACON PURE LARD PURE PORK SAUSAGE “South Carolina’s Own” MEAT PACKERS 110 E. Court St. GREENVILLE, S. C. Phone 4300 Better Furniture— Better Prices Six Large Floors of Furniture Give You a Selection to Choose From. “17 Years Proven Service” Piedmont Furniture Company 19 E, Coffee St. Greenville, S. C. Compliments of CAROLINA DRUG COMPANY “Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back” Central, S. C. MORGAN’S STORE General Merchandise Phone 26 Central, S. C. Compliments of Roger’s Soda Shoppe Central, S. C. LAWRENCE BROWNLEE Established 1912 INSURANCE AND BONDS “Better Be Safe Than Sorry” ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA 112 North Main Street Compliments of A friend of Greenville who wishes to see Central Compliments of College move forward The American Oil and Paint Co. Orders Mattress Co. Manufacturers of QUALITY ROOF COATINGS J. B. ORDERS, Owner 9915 Harvard Ave Box 1290 Telephone 2789 Rutherford Street Cleveland, Ohio Greenville, S. C. ORDEREST INNER SPRING MATTRESS Sold at all Leading Furniture Stores E. P. BUCK, Jr. BIBLES — DICTIONARIES BOX 33 Pilot Mountain, N. C. Compliments of Central Dry Cleaners C. H. JOHNSON, Proprietor Compliments of Central Lumber MORGAN BROTHERS, INC. Company Asheville, N. C. Phone 57 Wholesalers — Distributors Central, S. C. Candy, Drugs, Sundries, Paper “Complete Building Service Products, and School Supplies ROPER’S Groceries Henry Irven Gaines Hardware ARCHITECT Dry Goods Asheville, North Carolina w Shoes Notions WILTON L. EARLE, Manager Central, South Carolina Phone 35 = The Philomathia Literary Society Invites You To Visit—To Join Intelligent, Cultural, Friendly, Spiritual Winners of Inter-Society Declamatory Contest ’38-’39 Extends To All New Students A Hearty Welcome George Allred, Pres. 1st Semester W. D. Argo, Pres. 2nd Semester Salutes CENTRALIAN Compliments of J. Mason Alexander Miss Harriett Bell The Ideal Paint Hardware Company A Friend Asheville, N. C. Alton Hall Distributors of “ ROGERS” Paints Varnishes Phone 1058 S. J, Fortune, Owner Manager Compliments of Martin’s Grocery Company Pell City, Alabama L. G. POWELL Paint Contractor and Hardwood Floor Finishing- with Electric Sanding- Machines Phone 3449 29 Allen St. Asheville, N. C. Holla day’s Trading Center At Standard Oil Station In the Land of The Sky . Scenic beauty. Delight- ful, all-year, healthful climate. Wonderful envir- onments. Gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Coed. Secretarial Courses. Ac- counting. Business Administration. Stenotypy- Reporting. 32nd year. Placement service. Address CECIL’S, Asheville, N. C., or Spartanburg, S. C. Pell City, Alabama Dodge Plymouth Dealer “Every Day Is a Holiday in a Dodge or Plymouth’ ’ BELLWOOD FOOD Howard B. Golightly Denver Monteith Grace Stewart PRODUCTS Evelyn Tucker For Institutions Distributed by W. H. Williams Co., Inc. Richmond, Va. Ruth Hames James Eades Leland A. Mitchell Olin Stewart Marion Vincent R. D. Jones Sons, Inc. -V-. MORTICIANS Photographs By Ambulance Service Telephone 178 1004 Aug-usta St. Greenville, South Carolina Richard Castleberry Portrait, Commercial, and Groups Gifts, Cards, Souvenirs We Enjoy Serving The Students” “All Business Appreciated” W. M. C. BOOK STORE EARL T. GENTRY, Mgr. Frames Made to Order Wallace Studio 104 East Benson St. Anderson, South Carolina Compliments of Welborn Bus Line Parke’s Orange Pekoe “Call us for all special tours” Tea Balls Phone 2881 Individual Service Liberty, South Carolina “Every Cup A Treat” COFFEES - TEAS - SPICES CANNED FOODS FLAVORING EXTRACTS L. H. Parke Co. SARLIN’S Department Stores Philadelphia - Pittsburg “High In Quality — Low In Price” V' Easley, Liberty, S. C. SPERLING’S 1— ==i We invite you to make our stores your Headquarters and inspect our Stocks of Ready-to-wear, Millinery, Shoes, Notions, etc. At All Times You Will Find That We Offer Greater Values! ‘' Come And See Is All We Ask’ ’ Compliments of MR. W. G. LaSAUCE SPERLING’S “Sells It Cheaper” Central, South Carolina OTHER STORES AT PICKENS, WALHALLA, SENECA Carolina’s Best The Best Place to Live in Dixie is Carolina The Best Place To Trade In Carolina Is At THE Everything in Good Hardware Sullivan Hardware Co. Greenville, South Carolina DIXIE STORES Central, South Carolina LEAGUE’S, INC. ROY DILLARD, Mgr. MUSIC — FURNITURE GREENVILLE, S. C. The Keewanis Literary Society Congratulates The 1939 Centralian A www wvkoaw awaits rrwry ww •tadrat wad vtAlor to th |m� ibu Litmry loctMy Compliments of Community Store L B SIMS Mr CENTRAL. SOUTH CAROLINA McDougald-Bleckley Company Anderson County's First Funeral Home Lady Atuadust Hmm 371 Anderson. South Carolina Compliments of UNIVERSITY Cap Gown Co. BOSTON. MASS. 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