Central College Homecoming Nears as Plans Take Shape
Central College students gear up for their first homecoming with a festive parade plan. Football men practice, band rehearses, and yell leaders train while committees sell tickets for a Friday luncheon. A chapel speaker is set, weather permitting, and initiations showcase Advansonians, Delphians, and Alethians in themed costumes.
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Central
Homcoming
George M. Derbyshire
Weather Man
Advansonians
Walter Raleigh
Halloween Party for Dorm Girls Reported
A dormitory Halloween party hosted by Miss Graham and Mrs. Halbert featured spooky decor, rival camp games, a pumpkin seed toss, an apple carry contest, a ghost story, and themed refreshments including pumpkin pie and chocolate milk. Participants described the event as very pleasant with playful mischief and festive atmosphere.
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Miss Graham
Freshmen discard green apparel at event
Fragmented report notes freshmen hiked out and rejected green attire amid an unclear scene. A cited witness mentions someone named Gaines and a later remark about quiet behavior, but details are garbled and uncertain.
Freshmen celebrate with food and song at campus gathering
A lively freshman celebration featured Amsberry and Vivian among attendees. The newly formed Bachelor's Club led a shout as the cats committee provided weenies, buns, pickles, cookies, bananas and punch. Food vanished quickly and the event ended with singing and cheers.
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Amsberry
Vivian
Hicka
Elica
Blees
Blicka
Jeco
Jem
UL Gut
Five Letter Men In Last Home Game
Central marks Home-Coming with the final appearance of five gridiron warriors. Seniors Mansford Versteeg Melvin Tandy Chris Kersbergen Minor Alsip depart by graduation or eligibility. Andy Butt in 4 years of varsity play ends next year. Central wishes them success.
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Central
Gridiron Warriors
Andy Butt
Mansford
Kenp
Versteeg
Melvin
Irish
Gus
Butt
Andy
Hulk
Central Ray
Signals for motor cars should be universal
President Greer School of Electrical and Automotive Chicago Illinois states that signaling from a motor car ought to be universal and clear to all road users. He argues standardized signals improve safety and reduce driver confusion.
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Greer School of Electrical & Automotive
Chicago
Signaling in Traffic Must Be Clear and Consistent
The driver alone knows his planned move and must signal it without doubt. Hand wigwagging, though natural, developed rather than invented, uses an extended left hand with the index finger signaling a left turn. Any driver missing this significance should have his license revoked.
Signals on the road and their danger
The ordinary method of signaling by extending a hand from the car is discussed as a simple cue to other drivers. The piece notes that misinterpreted signals can lead to dangerous turns and accidents amid heavy motor traffic in the United States.
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