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VOLUME I THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1959 — LAGRANGE, GEORGIA NUMBER 4

Jewish Chautauqua Society

Gives Twenty-Two Volumes On January 15, at the regu-

lar chapel hour, Mr. Robert H. Loeb of the Jewish Chautauqua Society will be present to make a formal presentation of volumes of Judaiacs to the Wil- liam N. Banks "Library.

The society has previously presented LaGrange College with thirty-three books and is now adding twenty-two more volumes to the collection. Mr. Loeb will discuss some of the books being presented and their place in the common ethical tra- dition of the two religions.

The society operates under the auspices of The National Federation of Temple Brother- hoods and renders many services to colleges and universi- ties throughout the world, such as lectures, summer camps, books and motion pictures help- ing to bring about mutual un- derstanding between men of all religions.

Mr. Loeb, an alumni of the University of Alabama and Harvard Law School, is now a practicing attorney of Birming- ham, Alabama and a member of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Chautauqua Society.

Nine to Graduate Nine seniors will graduate at

the close of the first semester. They are:

George Anderson Ann Hanson Mrs. Bonnie Hadaway Mrs. JoAnn Haymore Paty Mrs. Marianne Middleton Mary Sewell Christine Sharky Mrs. Claire Cochran Swann Charion Jones Seegar

Bambi Linn, Rod Alexander college students Bring TV Dance Team Here Air News, Sports, Music Over WTRP

The regular weekly program of the LaGrange College News broadcast has been set for 5:15, Thursday afternoons. These quarter hour programs are broadcast over WTRP in La- Grange by Joe Haynie, Nancy E. Gibson, and Terry Kay, who are under the supervision of the College News Service.

The time of the program was changed in order for more students to be able to hear the broadcast.

This program is designed to inform the people of LaGrange and surrounding areas of what is taking place on "The Hill."

VESPERS! Visiting speakers and a

faculty member will give the students of LaGrange College off in the vesper program schedule during final exams. Mrs. Malcolm Shackelford, wife of Dr. Dr. Shackelford, will speak January 15 and Dr. John Shibley January 22. The Rev. W. R. Berry, pastor of the LaGrange Congrega- tional Christian Church, will lead the service on Janu- ary 29. The vesper will be held January 20 instead of the usual SCA Cabinet meeting when a faculty member will be in charge.

LINN AND ALEXANDER TO APPEAR HERE — Bambi Lynn and Rod Alexander are shown in one of the character- istic poses from the famous dance team's revue.

Two Students Express Hope For Cuba As Batista's Forces F all To Castro Rebels

Freedom nurtured Americans

One of television's top dance teams, Bambi Linn and Rod Alexander, will present "Dance Jubilee" on Monday, Jan. 26 at 8 P. M. in the LaGrange High School Auditorium. The program on the LaGrange Com- munity Concert Series will span the years from "Minstrel Days to Swingtime" in dance.

Student tickets for the "Dance Jubilee" are available for the asking at the Dean of Student's office.

Bambi Linn and her husband Rod Alexander will head a com- pany of 16 dancers, singers, and musicians. The program, which

|f is an all-American survey of || dance, will open with an eight || minute minstrel show featuring || some of the beloved melodies of I Stephen Foster.

i:| i The concert program will fea- g ture several dances reminiscent I of vaudeville. The old soft shoe, ".':■ the waltz clog and a baggy- !; pants clown number will be per- i formed to the music of old fav- i orites such as "Meet Me In St. I'. Louis." I A story ballet with gangsters | and flappers will recall the | twenties when the Charleston

l| and the Black Bottom were the :_ rage. Later, George Gershwin's : "Rhapsody in Blue" will provide

oaekf, ->und music for a ballet j about a sailor on a 12-houi

shore leave. The program finale will bring

the history of dance up to date with the Shag, the Stroll, the Lindy Hop and Rock-'n-Roll.

Both stars of the program are native born and American- trained. Bambi made her broadway debut in "Oklahoma" and later moved to stardom as The Little Girl in "Carousel." When

Panthers Wallop Circuit Riders 80-60 After Scare

Leading by only four P^inte'^^J^^^dSTg role at the intermission, the L. C. the Broadway musical "Great to Panthers pulled away in the Be Ali „ she t Rod Alexan.

cannot fully share the joy and inal minutes Tuesday night to d who np_ Pfl_«.rar

relief experienced by two La-defeat the upset minded Emory Rod started his career with

SSS^tejS'W A! Sch°£ °i Ti!e0l?F ?S* Ri,d-!th<Taci[ ColedScenThas been in several films, and has done some Choreography.

news was released that Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista had fled the island and surrender the government into the hands of the rebel armies. Carolyn Eaker and Francisco Gonzalez ;it half time, 32-28.

ers, 80-60. The Cagers from the "Hill" never lost the lead after the first couple of minutes of play, although they did have to hustle all the way and only led

EAKEK, GONZALEZ DISCUSS — Shown here with Dr. Weston Murray, Carolyn Eaker and Pancho Gonzalez discuss the recent rebel victory in Cuba.

have clung to every word of news of the revolution with the watchfulness of a mother cat.

Carolyn's parents, the Rev- erend and Mrs. Robert Eaker, are serving as Methodist missionaries in the Oriente Prov- ince where rebel leader Fidel Castro had his stronghold.

"The rebel victory will aid our work their tremendously," Carolyn says readily. "During the fighting it was not safe to go out of your house after six o'clock in the evening, but now the people will be able to wor-

National Meetings Attended By Dr. Henry, Mr. Cook

Guard Wallace Brown pad- ded his 17-point average with nine field goals and three free- throws for a total of 21 points.

Forward Herbie Slayden had his second consecutive perfectl The president and business night at the free-throw line'manager 0f LaGrange College, sinking five-for-five with a to-Dr. Waights G. Henry, Jr., and tal of 17 points for the night. Mr. Austin P. Cook Jr. attend- Center George Cunningham was ed three college meetings in high scorer for the defending champions of the Emory Uni- versity intermural league with 16 points.

Wayne Copeland again led ship freely without fear." Caro-lthe ,ocal quintet in the back- lyn's parents did not take po- board scoring, picking off 12 as litical sides in the revolution,!the Panthers collected 45 for but did try to comfort and|tne night. strengthen the people of their The Panthers hit 15 for 17 parish. While much of their free-throws for an amazing 88 mission work was halted, some percent. From the field, Coach of the native missionaries in [Hiram Reeves' charges hit 48

(Continued on Page Two)|per cent—good in any league.

Kansas City, Mo. last week, Jan. 6-10.

The annual meetings of the Association of American Col- leges and two Methodist groups —the National Association of Methodist Colleges and the Methodist General Commission on Christian Higher Education —were held in minus 10-degree weather. Dr. Henry reported that outstanding educators and church leaders lined the agenda at all three meetings.

HILL-TOP NEWS—LAGRANGE COLLEGE JANUARY, 1959

Hill-Top News Editor Luanne Hays Associate Editors John Horton, Donna Heirs Sports Editor Paul Bugg Associate Sports Editor Jimmy Trice Reporters Joyce Gailey, Jane Nixon,

Kathryn Erwin, Jane Owen, Janice Townley, Mary Langford, Marianne Whelchel

Business Manager Joe Haynie Advertising Manager Norma Bell Circulation Manager Jane Nixon Advertising Representatives Jeanne Kesler, June Childs

Notice! Notice! In a recent "Letters to Editor" column, we published

a complaint on the system here on the "Hill" of making announcements. It was felt that the present method is inadequate, in that so many people fail to see the signs posted in the Little Store or Smith or dont eat in the dining hall. While offering no suggestions, the letter stated that something should be done. The day after the paper came out this editor received a letter from the business manager making a suggestion as to the solution to the problem.

The idea put forth was that of a centrally located, outside bulletin board. The board would be weather- proof and contain, among other interesting material, announcements of meetings, thus eliminating the tedi- ous process of writing each individual concerned through their post office box.

Rather than keeping the board cluttered with out- dated material so that it is hard to recognize when something new has been posted, someone would be as- signed to keeping it cleared of all old announcements.

We would like to know how you feel about this—or even if you have a better suggestion. The business office has agreed to consider any worthwhile idea that would improve the present situation.

If you think the bulletin board is the answer to the problem won't you please write to the News and let us know so we can pass the word along.

Hats off to the business office for their prompt answer to this problem!

Final Examinations Bring No Halt to LC. Activities FRIDAY, Jan. 16 8:00 A. M.—Final Examina-

tions Begin. SATURDAY, Jan. 17 8:15 P. M.—Preparatory Stud-

ents' Recital, Dobbs Auditorium.

LaGrange basketball game vs. North Georgia Col- lege, Dahlonega.

TUESDAY, Jan. 20 G:30 P. M.—Student Christian

Association meeting, Little Chapel.

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tions End. SATURDAY, Jan. 24 8:00 P. M.—Basketball game.

West Georgia College, Callaway Auditorium, LaGrange.

MONDAY, Jan. 26 Registration for second

semester. 8:00 P. M.—LaGrange Concert

Series presents Bambi Linn and Rod Alexan- der Dance ubilee, La- Grange High School Auditorium.

TUESDAY, Jan. 27 10:00,A. M.—Ministerial Asso-

ciation. 10:00 A. M.—Faculty business

meeting, Dobbs—1. 8:00 P. M.—Basketball game,

Emory School of Theology, Callaway Auditorium.

Chapman Selected '59-60 SweeHieart Of Gamma Phi's

Miss Marian Chapman has re- cently been elected Sweetheart of the Gamma Phi Alpha Fra- ternity. Miss Chapman of East Point, Georgia is junior vice- president of the student body. She is a member of the Inter- national Relations Club and those in Smith know her as their house president. Kappa Phi Delta which is also the sis- ter sorority of Gamma Phi has been Marian's sorority since she came here as a fresjhman.

Cuban Students (Continued From Page One)

the country areas were able to continue.

In reference to Mr. and Mrs. taker's letters, she says, "They write mostly that they are being physically worn down by cne conflict, but are generally all right. Food is scarce but that will change now that the war -ias ended." The Eakers live at Holquin, some 500 miles from Havana. She is sure that the economy of the country will improve, "Many sugar cane crops were destroyed during the fighting, and that is a principal means of income for a large percentage of the Cubans." She seems especially happy that travel in and out of the country will now be fluent.

When asked about Batista's flight at what appeared to be a time of victory for his army, the eighteen year old freshman replied, "Batista said that it was because his army wasn't prepared to fight as well as the rebels. My brother, who lives in Baltimore, and I feel it was because of panic. When a dictator sees Ms regime torn down, ne wants to run."

"Pancho," as Francisco is called despite the fact that he doesn't play tennis, is a native of Santiago, Cuba. "The rebel victory will mean a better life for me and my family. We won't have to live in fear of the police. Our commercial and economical life will also improve."

The pro-American Castro has never sought to be president "Pancho" says. He only wanted to free Cuba. Concerning pro- visional President Manuel Ur- rutia, Francisco believes, "Ur- rutia practiced law in my home town, and although I didn't know him personally, I did know his reputation. I think that he is the best man for the position and stands a good chance of winning the up-com- ing election, if he decides to run."

When "Pancho" heard the news that Batista had fled the country, he was in Atlanta and "I almost killed myself jump- ing around the streets. This victory is the best thing that has happened in Cuba since 1932, when another dictator, Mucha- do, was thrown out of power."

POP TEST Virginia Stafford pinned to

Herby Slayden. Elinor Bennett pinned to Ben-

nett Huff of LaGrange. Julia Fulford pinned to Cleve

Porter. Judy Adcock pinned to Clar-

ence Thrash, University of Georgia.

Donna Bender pinned to Ern- est Blackwell.

Faye Haney pinned to Ben- son Woodberry.

Play Williams Stars Elliott

The cast for the next Curtain Raiser production, "Summer and Smoke" by Tennessee Williams, has been announced. The play will star Rose Elliott in the part of Alma Wmemiller. Others in the cast are Rev. Winemiller, Malone Dodson; Mrs. Wine- miller, Nancy Childs; John Buchanan, Jr., Terry Kay; Roza Gonzales, Virginia Stafford; Nellie Ewell, Mary Ann Wages; Roger Doremus, Renfroe Wat- son; Dr. John Buchanan, Sr., Wayne Fears; Mrs. Bassett, Nancy Gibson; Vemon, Jim Raum; Rosemary, Nanette Wil- liams; Dusty, Ray Barfield; Gonzales, Charlie Jim Jones; Archie Kramer, Doug William- son. The production will be di- rected by Miss Irene Arnett.

Music Recital A group of 18 LaGrange Col-

lege music students were presented in recital last Sunday af- ternoon in Dobbs Auditorium.

All of J. S. Bach's Two-Part Inventions were presented by the piano students.

Piano students in the recital were Gerald Becham, Louise Blalock, Elizabeth Coleman, Jackie Glazier, Clare Harris, Joyce Lancaster, Ann Lee, De- loris Lester, and Marianne Whelchel.

Voice students participating were Martha Green, Wayne Hil- liard, Charles Jones, Sandra McClellan, Patricia McGuire, Susan Tankersley, and Claire Walker.

Emily Paxton and Janet Sutherlin performed on the or- gan.

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MID-TERM Aurelia Jones engaged to

Jerry Huguley, A.P.I., Auburn. Sandra Thompson engaged to

Jimmy Johnson, Georgia Tech. Sylvia McCoy engaged to Bob

Carter, University of Georgia. Mary Loyce Langford engag-

ed to Charles Wheeler of At- lanta.

Inez Langston, Young Han-is, engaged to Wayne Fears.

FINALS JoAnne Haymore married to

Donald Paty, Emory University. Lucy Ezzard married to Har-

ry Bartlett, University of Maine.

Carolyn Rakestraw, of La- Grange, married to Wayne Copeland.

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BROWN SCORES TWO—Guard Wallace Brown hits a jump shot for the Panthers in last Tuesday's hectic second half against Troy State. Wallace finished the game with 18 points.

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Copeland Sets Scoring Mark In 72-71 Loss

On Tuesday, December 6 at Callaway Auditorium the La- Grange Panthers dropped their first home game, bowing to Troy State 72-71, despite a new single game record by Wayne Copeland. Copeland, a 6-4 forward, poured in 23 points to break the single game scoring record previously held by Wal- lace Brown with 22 points against Valdosta State College earlier in the season. Copeland hit 9 for 17 field goals and was perfect from the free throw line with 5 for 5.

Leading at half-time 37-26, in what was rated a tossup, the Panthers could not seem to click in the second half. Spark- ed by Cook and Nash, who amassed 25 points between them in the second half, the Red Wave of Troy quickly cut the Panther lead to go ahead about 6 minutes before the end of the game. Desperately trying to pull the game out of the fire, the Panthers went into the last two minutes trailing 72-64, and rallied for 7 points while hold- ing Troy to none. But when the final buzzer sounded, they found this not quite enough as time ran out to end the rally.

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In beating out Shorter the L.C. cagers scored their highest team total of the season. They poured in 38 field goals at the rate of 62 per cent for the night. They also hit 50 per cent of their free-throws, getting 19 for 38.

High man for the Panthers was Wayne Copeland who hit 9 field goals and 3 free-throws tor a total of 21 points. Guard Wallace Brown was next with 18 points. Two other Panthers hit for double figures, Herby Slayden with 17 and Buddy Grimes with 15. Shorter was led by little James Pollock with 17 points and Hugh Green with 15 points.

The Panthers were superior on the backboards by hauling down 56 while their opponents picked off 37. Leading rebound- er in the game was Copeland with 25. This is the highest number by a Panther this season in a single game. Copeland now leads the Panthers in this department.

Hoping to make it a perfect weekend and to avenge a 59-50 defeat at the hands of Ogle- .horpe earlier in the year, the .miners were forced to settle

for a second loss to the Stormy Petrels. Oglethorpe, spoi-ting the number one small college defense in the nation, held the i'anthers to only 17 baskets. The L.C. cagers hit 11 free- throws.

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oested their opponents in every department L.C. hit 47% of its field goal attempts while Troy hit 44%. From the free throw line the Panthers hit 61%, their lowest of the season, as compared with 46% for Troy State. LaGrange also out rebounded their opponents by 40 to 33. This was also a low mark for the Panthers, who have been averaging more than 60 re- bounds a game.

Following Copeland in scoring for the Panthers was Wal- ace Brown with 18 and Herby Slayden with 14. Pacing the .vinning Troy State team was Bobby Terrell with 15 follow- ed by Nash with 14 and Cooke vith 11 points.

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Rebounding played an im- place tie with Shorter in the portant part in Saturday night's conference. Both teams have a jame. Oglethorpe seemed to 3-2 record in the conference.

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CCagers Face Tilts With Cadets and Braves

On Jan. 17, Saturday, the anthers move into Dahlonega >r a conference game with the forth Georgia College Cadets.

Panthers took the first ame against this team in a onconference tilt, 85-46. How-

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The L.C. "5" has had good luck on the road this season, losing only one away from home and winning 6. At home they stand 1 and 2. With most of their remaining games to be played in LaGrange, Coach Hir- am Reeves expects the Panth- ers to remedy this situation in the near future. It is hoped that they will soon be playing in their own gym. It may be ready for the Feb. 4 contest with Piedmont.

Classes Elect May Court

Representatives from each class have been elected to serve in May Court this spring.

The freshman class will be represented by Martha Middle- brooks and Sandra Thompson.

Faye Haney and Marilyn Neal represent the sophomore class, with June Waller and Gudrun Anderson for the junior class.

The honors went to Anne Dorris and Nancy Gibson from the senior class.

These representatives will take part in May Court with Olin Harp and Mary Ansley reigning as king and queen. Barbara Bradley will serve as maid of honor.

Dean Attends Assembly Maiy George Dean, recreation

co-chairman of the LC Student Christian Association, was one of more than 1,000 college students of many beliefs and races who attended the YM-YWCA National Student Assembly at the University of Illinois during the Christmas holidays.

"A Search for Authentic Selfhood" was the theme of the quadrennial conference which was attended by delegates from Young Women's and Young Men's Christian Associations and SCA's in colleges and uni- versities throughout the United States.

According to Mary George, "The assembly provided many experiences that are invaluable to the individual delegates and to the associations they represent. I hope to share with the campus the insights I gained at the conference."

Mary George is scheduled to report to the SCA cabinet Wed- nesday night. Later she will also tell of her conference experiences at a meeting of the

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