Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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ROLAND LEROY RUPP Breinigsville, Pa. Born at Seipstown, February 18, 1893. Prepared at Perkiomen Seminary. En- tered Muhlenberg in the fall of 1913. Sophronia Literary Society; President (3). Perkiomen Club; President (3). Round Table. Alpha Sigma. Class Presi- dent (3). Class Treasurer (1). Associate Editor of 1917 Ciarla. Press Club. Rep- resentative to A. A. Student Council. Inter-Society Debate (1, 3). Class Track (2). Class Football (3). Reformed. Demo- crat. Law. “Mr. Rupp,” we said, “we called to get your views on the political situation.” Roland “tec-heed” like a school girl over her first confusion of love and replied, “I don ' t know that I have any opinions yet, however.” “Surely,” we said, “you have some idea of the way things are drifting — Taft for instance.” “Taft is a dead issue. Why that man can no more make the Presidency than 1 could (get the personal note, reader). Why, Bryan could stand as good a chance as Taft. Wilson is the man. The more I study the situation, the more I am convinced that Wilson is the only logical candidate for the office, however.” I noticed this little peculiarity of sticking in “however,” whether occasion demanded or not. However, to get on, I again asked, “Do you think Teddy Roosevelt — ?” “There now, you hit it. However, Roosevelt is not the man for the job. Never- theless, I believe that he is the only man that the Republicans can logically advance.” Being “among those mentioned” I here forgot my mission long enough to agree for Governor Hughes and the discussion switched on to the referendum. “I believe most heartily in it and the time will come when it will be a matter of national political importance.” “How do you stand on prohibition?” “Ah, gosh! I don’t know what to say. However, I sometimes think we ought to have it and again we cannot take it from the community without a substitute. As a factor in causing industrial accidents” — and here, gentle reader, let us slip quietly away. Roland can talk for days and weeks on local option and prohibition. We may expect to find him some day twisting the political threads of our country, for Roland intends to become a lawyer.

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JOHN F. RUHE 24 S. 13th St., Allentown, Pa. Born at Allentown Pa., June 4, 1895. Prepared at Allentown High School. Entered Muhlenberg in the fall of 1913. Philosophical. A. H. S. Club. Epis- copalian. Introducing Johnny Ruhe. When John first came to Muhlenberg he became the pet of the upper classmen; he was so young that he looked more like a mascot than a really to goodness Freshman. Alas, time rolls on and in due course Johnny became just as big as the rest of his classmates. We say it was time. Perhaps it was Siegers, the “mole Eva Tanguay.” No sketch of Ruhe’s scholastic career would be complete without mention of Siegers. For they are shadows one to another. If Siegers is sick, Ruhe is absent; if Siegers cuts, Ruhe is absent; if a quiz is on, both are absent. Apart from this peculiar love for noise, John is perfectly normal and he himself is very quiet. John has lots of pep and always came to the aid of his class when any battles were to be fought. It was a great relief to John’s companions and struck terror to the heart of the Sophs whenever John, clad in his war togs, and with his long hair flapping around his ears like a Japanese sunbonnet, came charging across the field. After graduation, John will build a house on the Jordan where he will spend his time watching over Siegers. EB

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VICTOR A. RUTH Macungie, Pa. Born at Lehigh Church, January 26, 1891. Prepared at Keystone Normal. Entered Muhlenberg in the fall of 1913. Classical Course. K. S. N. S. Club. Col- lege Band (1, 2, 3). Reformed. Repub- lican. Ministry. Attending the Lyric Theatre some time ago I was surprised to find myself seated in the second row, immediately back of Victor. As the show had not yet begun, I said to him, “I did not expect to see you here tonight.” ‘‘Oh, yes,” he replied. ‘‘I attend quite regularly. We have many students at college, ministerial students at that, who never saw a real first-class play in their lives.” “Do you consider a thorough conception of the stage and its effects upon society as abso lutely necessary for the modern minister?” “By all means. How can a minister preach against vice and the mysterious and the foul methods of its work if he does not see some of those methods depicted on the stage?” “What plays would you advise the average ministerial student to see from time to time?” “ ‘September Morn,’ ‘The Traffic,’ ‘Maid in America, ' ‘Omar the Tent Maker,’ etc.; in fact, every play that comes to town.” Haven’t most of the students seen those plays already?” “No, we have men here who regard all plays as demoralizing. Men like Schwenk, Kraft, Heckman, Dundore, never saw a play.” “What do you think of the Orpheum?” “The shows are great. They spur you on in your fight against vice and sin. I never miss any of them.” (Just then the curtain rose and then this authority on the theatre was all attention.) y 75