Grand Island College - Islander Yearbook (Grand Island, NE)

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Almnni Eltifl Zllnrmrr Sviuhrnta' Aannriatinn An impromptu dinner was held by former professors and students of G. I. C. at the La Salle Hotel, Chicago, January 14, 1927. Dr. Wells was in the city attending a meeting of college presidents and the dinner was ar- ranged by John C. Gekas, alumnus of G. I. C. and practicing attorney of Chicago. A Grand Island Alumni and Former Students Association was an outa come of the meeting, with Mr. Gekas as president and Mr. A. W. Benjamin, who is attending Rush Medical School, as secretary. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Kingsbury, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Morrow, Miss Edna H. Kron, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meserve, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Reed, Misses Florence and Inez Berry, Mr. and Mrs. Carter Schupp Qnee Lillian Benjaminj, Mr. Vayle C. Johnson, Mr. A. W. Benjamin, Mr. O. E. Cunningham, Mr. Edward Caredis, Mr. H. C. Roll, Mr. Albert Havestow, Mr. John C. Gekas, Mr. Carlson, Dr. and Mrs. George Taft and Dr. Wells. On the evening of November 6, 1926, the new Collins Memorial Gym- nasium was opened to the friends of Grand Island College as a climax to Home-coming Day. The soft, rose-shaded lamps, the candle-lit tables and the admirable ap- pointments of the gymnasium made a most pleasing impression upon the two hundred and fifty guests who gathered within its hospitable walls. During the evening the trustees, represented by Mr. Wolbach, presented the G. I. Club and the Stripettes each a room in which to carry on their particular activities. A most enjoyable program of music and readings brought the evening to a close. Grand Island is fortunate and Grand Island College is honored by having two G. I. C. men heading the two Junior Highs of the city, Mr. Howard Finley as Principal of Walnut, and Mr. Elias Starr of Barr. The fact that both are carrying on their work in the spirit of high-minded Christian gentlemen has elicited much favorable comment from patrons of these schools and reflects honor upon the college. Professor Herschel Hewitt, '04, professor of Chemistry at Linfield College, is spending a year of study at Reed College, Portland, Oregon. Professor Hoyt Hudson, formerly of Grand Island, visited the college and gave a brief chapel talk, being called here by the death of his mother in April, 1926. Prof. Hudson is professor of English at the University of Pittsburg. Many interesting letters are received by the family and friends of Wayland Rice who is pursuing his theological studies at Crozer Seminary, Chester, Pa. r p,f x' 533. fjv. A A -fl :aura xy fm .-4 ful f 1:1 J' ...y -fe W. ,J nf J af 74

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'S ' w ' m Eisele Haynes Thaler Richards Beal McWilliams F. Shattuck Panzer L. Rogers Ritchie Rousek Q if Ellyn lirmrr Glhap CAST OF CHARACTERS William Peyton ......................... Lloyd Richards Claudia ................................. Lucile Rogers Marcus Runion .... --- Robert McWilliams cw,-5 Phoebe Puckers .... --- Frances Shattuck ,R Jack Rodney ..... .... E dward Panzer 129 Alice Travers .... ..... W ilma Thaler jf. Mrs. Arrington .... --- Blanche Rousek 1 Ballington ....... ..... H arold Eisele an Yadder .... --- Lawrence Ritchie Fritz ...................................... Glenn Beal -'rf' Truckman ............................... Merle Haynes 37,3 William Peyton, a struggling young sculptor, finds himself in a rather embarrassing position, when a former model secures his promise, upon her death bed, to care for her six year old daughter. fi., The young sculptor is engaged to a wealthy American girl, Alice Travers. His fiancee hears of the little child in Peyton's home and comes if- to London to investigate. A misunderstanding results and the engagement ,Q is broken, and with it Peyton's heart and pride. -Lf Meanwhile Claudia and Peyton are drawn closer and closer together. fi This mutual love, however, is not realized until Claudia refuses to marry Jack Rodney, an Earl. The clever Earl readily realizes why he was re- .QQ j ected and donates his eye-glass to the cause. Through poor J ack's glass an Peyton sees that the house of love which they have built is for Claudia its and himself. pf, ,QW A A i 7 3 as .rs

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It is with sorrow we chronicle the passing of Dr. George Frederick Sutherland, who passed away in August, 1925, cutting short a brilliant and useful life. Miss Harriet Ege, trained nurse, has temporarily given up her work to care for her sister, Mrs. Russel Vaughan, nee Eloise Ege, who has been in poor health. We understand she is improving nicely under such expert care. They are residing in California, where Mr. Vaughan is Superin- tendent of a Government Indian School. Josephine Broun, formerly Y. W. C. A. Secretary of Grand Island, has transferred her activities to storm-driven China, where she has thrown herself into similar work for Chinese girls with the same intensity that characterizes her whole life. Doris Hudson, '26, is connected with the Children's Home Society at Omaha, Nebr. We regret to report the death of Rev. W. C. Miller at the Midway Hospital, St. Paul, Minn. He was formerly a missionary to China and later pastor at Rapid City, S. D. His family have the sincere sympathy of all G. I. C. friends. A few days following Mr. MiIl61 S death, Rev. Herbert Ford, a very close friend of Mr. Miller, paid sincere tribute to him in a short chapel ad- d1'ess. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Eloe, Knee Delight Milesb, who for many years have resided at Aurora, Nebr., whe1'e Mr. Eloe was Secretary of the Y. M. C. A., are about to leave that city. Mr. Eloe, who has been in poor health, has resigned his position. Details of their future plans are unknown to us. Dr. Arthur H. Sutherland, son of President Emeritus Sutherland, has left Los Angeles, Calif., and moved to Scarborough, N. Y., where he is director of Scarborough School, founded by the well-known financier, F. A. Vanderlip. His brother, Dr. E. H. Sutherland has also made a geographical change moving from the Uni. of Illinois to the Uni. of Minnesota, where he cou- tinues his work as Professor of Sociology. Ruth Shattuck, '24, is head of the Biology Department in Kearney, Nebraska, High School. Roy Rehder, '25, is Athletic Coach at Callaway, Nebr., High School. Percy Button was manager of the Construction Company that built the Salem Evangelical Church erected in this city last summer. Frank W. Cather of Bladen is supe1'intending his father's large farm outside of that city. .L ,1 ,I ,gp , -3 . .J .,. .' -aw .41 .u '75