Eureka College - Prism Yearbook (Eureka, IL)

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rerlvmvm aze Eureka College September 13, l94O Dear Folks: I have finally been able to find a spare minute to squeeze in a letter to you. I did not get up until noon today, but I am very tired just the same. Guess you are anxious to hear all about college. I got off the bus at Eureka just before noon Tues- day morning, and I was immediately met by a crowd of swell fellows who took me over to the college and showed me through all of the buildings and introduced me to Dr. Burrus Dickinson, president of the college, and Mr. Wiggins, the registrar. It was then I discovered that the car which had brought me to the college had already goneeewith all my bags. So there I stood, all alonegbut not for long, for I was soon recognized and once again I caught up Withvmy baggage. I was ushered into a fraternity house and installed in one of the upstairs rooms. Boy, I have never been treated so keen in all my life-free cigarettes, free cokes, and one hilarious good time. That afternoon they took me to Mikes where We spent the time gossiping. -2-

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sf ffifik Ig? t 01, gf It Inf: I '- THE I941 PRISM STUDENT YEARBOOK OF EUREKA COLLEGE. EUREKA, ILLINOIS e icaiion Back in the Ninteen-teens and twenties a lad who lived in a house just by the Vennum Science Hall grew to manhood. In due time he became ay mail carrier, and was assigned to the route which includes the college and the fraternity houses. So it was that Eureka stu- dents all came to know Chris and to look for his daily visit which brings letters from the folks and from sweethearts and friends. His cheery Whistle, and smile make the visit a pleasant one even When the expected letter is missing. The l94l Prism is a storehouse of the letters Eureka students Write to the folks at home. This kind of a yearbook just had to be dedicated to Kenneth Carr. '

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After dinner that night at the House, we sat around and visited. The next day, Wednesday, I took my freshman tests and attended a roller skating party. Thursday I finished my tests and was taken to the show and then to a smoker. This was followed by a bull session until the wee small hours of the morn- ing. Friday morning I registered, and now I am officially a freshman in Eureka College. In the afternoon the boys took me to lVIike's and discussed the merits of fraternities and asked me my preference-and incidentally I met a nice little blonde. The same night I went to a steak-fry. Saturday morning I got my bid from the fraternities, and accepted the one of my choice. Following a busy afternoon, I got all dressed up and went to The Grind, which is very well named, as it is a gathering where everybody shakes hands with everybody else. When I was through, my hand was completely numb, and I was all talked out. I know exactly how a celebrity feels, and I don't believe I want to be one. This was followed by a hop, a dance to you. Afterwards I had a date with that blonde. Today I feel like a sleepwalker. To- night the freshmen all go to the Chris- tian Church for supper. After this I have another date-yep, the blonde again. Well, I must close and get ready for dinner. By the way, Pop, I need some more dough as I have another date with the blonde next week. Love, Son Eureka College September l3, l94U Dear Folks: I I suppose you can still remember how grown-up I felt when I graduated from high school and came away to collegeg well, now that I'm here, I feel greener and greener each day. It's quite a jolt to jump from being a su- perior senior to Ct lowly freshman. And -3,