Fifty-Sixth Annual Commencement at Central College
Central College held its fifty sixth commencement on Wednesday morning June 2 1909 with seniors in cap and gown leading Chapel. Ward Bailey read the Bible lesson Alfred Trenerry offered prayer Newton G Thomas presided at the organ. A quartet Kingsbury Nies Thomas Baron sang as Bert Baron spoke for the class. Maurice G Nies and William B Pietenpol gave special and regular announcements. Daisy Dickerman and Elizabeth Gulla occupied chairs in silence as Juniors moved forward and the class expressed affection for faculty and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Bailey
Lena
Illinois
Alfed Trenerry
England
Newton G. Thomas
Mt. Vernon
Kingsbury
Nies
Thomas
Baron
Bert Baron
Maurice G. Nies
New Jersey
William B. Pietenpol
Pella
Daisy Dickerman
Oswego
Kansas
Elizabeth G
Jubilee Program at Central College Cites Student Talent
The Jubilee program on Friday evening June 4 featured three literary societies and editors of the Reclip Star Miss Muriel Leland Miss Lettie Condiff and Mr William TerLouw The event highlighted a unique paper and a dramatic reading of the Senior Junior baseball game The program praised Elocutionary graduates and noted extensive student work in shorthand typing and teaching preparations with graduates ready for positions Teachers from the Normal Class and Summer School plans were outlined, and speakers including Rev J B Smith Mr Wm Livingston and Mr E B Buckman emphasized college ideals and religious study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reclipstar
Muriel Leland
Lettie M. Condiff
William TerLouw
Kramer
Closing Chapel Service at Central College Profs and Alumni Speak
A Central College chapel program featured Prof. Deane Shure at the piano and Rev. J. H. Perry of Corinth reading scripture. Rev. W. A. Nelson of Ainsworth led earnest prayer, with L. A. Garrison in charge. Alumni speeches praised Central and urged faith in Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deane Shure
J. H. Perry
Corinth
W. A. Nelson
Ainsworth
L. A. Garrison
P. H. McDowell
Omaha
Central
Bro. Bobbitt
Bro. McDowell
Nebraska
Iowa
Class Talk Highlights Business Life Lessons
The Normal and Commercial Department presented a class program with the motto We can because we think we can. On Monday at 10 30 Prof Lapham presided as members delivered papers on business life and teaching topics Agnes Graham spoke on Shams Ethel Hayes on The Habit of Work Edna Graham on The Point of View Dorothea Hynes contributed remarks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapham
Agnes Graham
Shams
Ethel Hayes
Edna Graham
Dorothea Hynes
Stull Debate Prizes Offer Gold for Central College
Rev C H Stull of Iowa Falls funds debate prizes at Central College. First prize is 15 dollars in gold, second 10 dollars, third 5 dollars. The winner will represent the college in the intercollegiate debate with many colleges participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Stull
The
Baptist Church At
Iowa Falls
Central College
English Theological Department News at Central College
The department trains students for preaching and Sunday school work and missionary life. The department emphasizes English Bible study, church care, and scriptural interpretation. Recent exercises at the Baptist church featured papers on John Wycliffe and the era between Malachi and Christ, with M L Dilly delivering a notable paper and Ed Brown presenting well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
The
Baptist Church
R. Deane Shure
M. L. Dilly
Dilly
Ollie
Arthur Woods
John Wycliffe
Silvara
Edmund Brown
Malachi
Christ
Mr. Brown
Dumont
English Theological Department
Senior Preps Hold Rainy Evening Reception
Prof and Mrs Lapham hosted a Monday reception for Senior Preps and related classes at their home. Despite torrents, attendees enjoyed ice cream cake songs and stunts, and were sent home late as the rain eased.
Mills Reading Contest Promotes Clear Bible Reading
Dr. Wilson Mills of Des Moines, an alumnus of Central College, founded a Bible Reading Contest to foster plain and expressive interpretation. This year contestants included Lettie Condiff, Arthur Hansen, and Perry O. Silvara. judges report all read clearly with expression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Mills
Des Moines
Central College
Lettie Condiff
Arthur Hansen
Perry O. Silvara
Oratorical Contest At Baptist Church Focused On Heritage
The Oratorical Contest for the trustees prize was held at the Baptist church. Miss Esther Hansen spoke on Our Heritage and Miss Lettie Conf diff discussed Queen Elizabeth of England, while Mr Lorentz Hansen spoke on Ambition its Use and Abuse. The orations were strong and well delivered and a large audience was very appreciative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Esther Hansen
Lettie Condiff
Queen Elizabeth
England
Lorentz Hansen
Senior play Lie Lion and the Mouse delights crowd
The Central College amateur production Lie Lion and the Mouse drew the strongest crowd yet with Miss Rose Wilson and Mr Maurice Nies delivering standout performances. The cast included Daisy Dickerson Wm Pietenpol Alfred Trenerry and Ward Bailey. A free will offering totaled $30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Rose Wilson
Maurice Nies
N. G. Thomas
Elizabeth Gezel
Daisy Dickerson
Wm. Pietenpol
Alfred Trenerry
Bert Baron
Worrest Kingsbury
Ward Bailey
Nies
Thomas
Commencement at Central College Among Largest Classes
Rainy dawn did not dampen the mood at Central College as the institution graduates its largest class to date. Dr. B. A. Greene of Evanston Illinois delivered a thoughtful address on ethical reinforcement for modern life, using Philippians 4 8 as his text and urging focus on what is true honest just pure lovely of good report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
B. A. Greene
Evanston, Ill
Graduating Exercises of Central Academy
The Senior Preps class of twelve at Central Academy presented a sequence of orations and performances. Highlights included Julia Dunn’s instrumental solo, Robert G. Fleisher’s American Home plea, Alice L. Yard’s call for The Common People, and Cincinnatus H. McDowell on democracy and justice to the Jew. Prizes awarded featured Edna Webster, Ella Falkner, Lettie Condiff, and others. Basketball stars and honor recipients were named, with awards for debating, essay, and history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Dunn
Robert G. Fleisher
Alice L. Yard
Ella Faulkner
America
Cincinnatus H. McDowell
Mr. McDowell
Charles Hamilton
Mary Ketman
Harold Clork
Keables
Edna Webster
Lewis
Ella Falkner
Mills
Lettie Condiff
Stull
Roy Lewis
Percy Lapham
J. I. Armstrong
United States
Salene Williams
Mr. Pietenpol
Bert Baron
Wm. Pietenpol
Ed. Mills
Robert Fleisher
Harold Closz
Henry van Spanckersen
Ray Bousquet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lemuel A. Garrison, D. D
F. W. Frahm
Elsie May Hamilton
J. B. Smith
Muscatine
Bro. Yard
University of Chicago
Bro. Smith
Steel
Wm. Livingston
Monroe
E B. Buckman
School of Business
Elizabeth van Houweling
Edna van Doren
Ivo Wimmer
Pearle Anderson
Garret Visser
Sheecas
Woods
Welman
Leona Silvara
Paul
Alace
Joe Johnson
Philo
McDowell
Jessie Alexander
Berger
Osage
Old Central
A. C. Clemens
A. M. Levock
Cedar Rapids
College
the Normal and Commercial Department
the English Theological Department
Mill's Reading
Lion and the Mouse
Central Academy
Academy
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