North Central College - Spectrum Yearbook (Naperville, IL)

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PRQDUCERS I I I - 1 0 , C. E. ERFFMEYER iz 5 HELEN L. CUNLIFFE 'A' ir Kind, helpful, genial Dean Erffmeyer has helped many a confused freshman . . . and senior . . . locate himself and be sure he is all set for graduation. Advice of authority is a result of his experiences received from years at North Central. Dean Erlfmeyer has received the degrees of B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. He was raised among the home folks of Abilene, Kansas. What spare time he has left after the discharge of his duties is spent on relaxing with a fishing pole and a good book. New ides and regulations for the girls of the campus started when Miss Helen Cunliffe became Dean of Women. A democratic govern- ment is in progress, the wives of the students were organized into a group, and sophomore advisors were set up to advise the freshman women. These are all a part of the program designed to promote an easier and more under- standing college life. Miss Cunliffe has her A.B. and M.A. She was horn in the town of Gilhertsville, New York, and is interested mainly in gardening and winter sports.

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I ACT C Scene II Tl-IE PRCDUCERS T1 , ,, LN I T i 4 DR. C. HARVE GEIGER Now in his third year, Dr. C. Harve Geiger, President of North Central College, has proved a helpful aid to many worried students and faculty members. His experience was gained while he was Acting President and Dean of Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In 1922 Dr. Geiger received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Chicago, in 1928 his Master of Arts degree from Harvard University, and in 1940 his Doctor of Phil- osophy degree from Columbia University. He also studied at Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana. His extensive travels through the Mid-west, delivering addresses for many civic and educa- tional groups and churches, have served to focus attention on North Central and accumulate additional students. 16

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lin jtlflemuriam w JAMES PURVIS KERR 1891-1949 On April 13, James Purvis Kerr, Head of the Commerce Department and Business Adminis- tration, passed away at Copley Hospital in Aurora. Professor Kerr was known at North Central College for his genial personality and depend- able business advice. As sponsor of the SPEC- TRUM, the COLLEGE CHRONICLE, Com- merce Club, Student Finance Board, and many interests in other phases of college financial ventures, James Kerr knew all the intricate details of North Central. Both in his classes and as director of the Stu- dent Union Room, he remained kind, informal, and jovial. Graduate students often returned to ask advice and information from Prof. Kerr. He always gave sound and helpful hints. Never over-wrought with burden of cares, he helped any student with his or her individual problem. James Kerr was born on April 9, 1891. He came to North Central and was installed as head of the business administration and com- merce department in 1925. On April 1, 1949 he suffered a heart attack and was taken to Copley Hospital in Aurora. There he passed away on April 13, 1949. He is survived by his wife, Clara, and two children. Jim and Joan. His death is deeply mourned by his many friends. Faculty and students will never be consoled in the loss of beloved Professor James Purvis Kerr. 18 1 OSCAR EBY 1886-1849 Oscar Eby, Assistant Treasurer and manager of the College Book Store, passed away on November 12, 1948, after an illness of six weeks. Oscar,' served North Central faithfully for 37 years. He came to the campus in 1911 to accept a position as assistant to the business manager of the college. In his years at N.C. he served ten generations. Among these he has left hundreds of friends who knew him for his friendly but reserved manner and willingness to be of assistance. HHe was never too busy to helpn, was a tribute frequently paid to Mr. Eby. Oscar Eby was born near Hamilton, Ontario on june 14, 1886. He was the son of an Evan- gelical minister. He accepted a position in 1911 as assistant to the late F. VV. Umbreit, then the business manager of North Central. During his 37 years here in Naperville, Mr. Eby had, in his quiet way, won the respect of campus and community alike. Mr. Ebyls passing is mourned by his wife, Marie, and two sons . . . Kenneth, a student at North Centralg Howard, a senior at Naperville High School . . . and many friends. Students and facultyjoin in a tribute to Oscar Eby, a worthy friend and a helpful advisor.