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The Gold Bug, Oct. 10, 1958 3 High On The Hill 25 Countries--------------------------- Spicer And Nelms Versatile 0,000 Miles Leaders Of Religious Life by Charles Pugh for one universal common bond She of language. a added that In September, 1957, Dr. O. Ruth ex- by Robert Otto by Vil'gini(L Pott and Russell, professor of psychology, friendship and communication and isted through mere gestures Christine Aya'Ts boarded a plane in San Francisco, On any blustery autumn after- smiles. When asked to comment noon, there would be a good chance Rooting vigorously for the soc- California, for u seven month tour on the food situation, Dr. Russell that you could find a tall, dark cer team at tomorrow's game, and abroad. This tour would eventual- exclaimed, "I only wish my stomach ly encompass twenty-five countries haired Western Maryland student wearing a letter sweater belong- and 40,000 miles. Traveling with were as international as my mind." helping the high school sports pro- ing to number twenty-eight will be Lodging for the two travelers was gram in Carroll County by wear- Melba Lou Nelms. And if you a companion, who is a political sci- mainly found in first rate-hotels. entist Dr. Russell by profession, ing the striped jersey of a soccer venture down to the tennis courts stated their purpose as an "at- Progress Made referee. With the coming of win- in the spring you're also likely to Dr. Russell's final remarks in ter, this same young man could be see her watching the match and tempt to learn about political, so- her extensive interview gave much cial, and economic change--partic- seen refereeing a highly contend- cheer-ing for her favorite player, credit to the work of the World ed basketball game, while spring "Moose", to win. Don't let this ularly in the Far East." Health Organization and would discover him helping to keep influence you to the point that you Requests Sabbatical UNESCO, two United Nations college baseball statistics. think such is Melba Lou's only Dr. This trip abroad was one which agencies. Having returned to the had Russell and her friend With so much time spent on the interest. Nothing could be farther States in March of this year, Dr. athletic field, you might expect him from the truth. talked of for several years. Feel- Russell continued her traveling by to be a capable high school coach Melba's election last spring as ing the fall of 1957 to be the time visiting various psychology depart- or a future physical education vice-president 'Of the Student most propitious to see the different ments throughout the ooast. zenith of their teacher in training, but this is not Christian Association was the cul- cultures at the they mapped their Puhlic speaking and giving Amer- transformations, the case. Clyde Allen Spicer, Jr., mination of her many activities in ica a growing awareness of the known on the "Hill" as AI, but 'On the organization. Beforehand she itinerary. Having at first applied world around her so we might he occasion referred to by his friends had held offices in the campus Bap- for a sabbatical leave of one se.- rid of poverty and injustice are the meewr in order to study at Yale as Clyde, is president of the Stu- tist Student Union as well as being Dr'. O. Ruth Rtt8sell goals which Dr. Russell hopes to dent Christian Association, a post president of the Maryland state University, Dr. Russell reapplied least change-c-as it is still essen- achieve from her travels. "There to which campus religious activity organization. Also, much of Mel- requesting a full year absence in has been progressc-.but still more is centered and coordinated. Hav- order to make the trip abroad. tially a primitive culture. In can be made" well reveals the sen- ing planned for several' years to Spending the summer of 1957 in this particular country Dr. Russell a timents of Dr. Russell. and her companion encountered enter the Episcopal ministry, Al Canada, Dr. Russell did extensive regards his new position as his reading on the countries which ~~~stIll~~~~~alllat;)C~~~~c~he~iSii; WM Faculty Visits greatest challenge. His choice as they planned to visit. They were ter-nal conflict was at its height, careful to arrange their travels so leader 'Of the SCA was prompted by the ability he had displayed in as to be in n particular country !he :~;~efO~~~ di:;CU~~e inc!:~;y~' America, Europe when the climate was most accept- the Canterbury Club and in the able. During their period of trev- ~ Though they were flying via Pan- When all the finals have been pulpit of his home church. Cer- tainly, his genial and sincere per- el, the two tourists came into American Airlines, their pilots checked, and all of us have hurried off to our summer's diversions, the were Dutch, who were at this time sonality are factors which were contact with United Nations repre- considered by the SCA voters last sentatives, government officials, unwilling to work unless their fam- faculty members also scatter to spring. Amer-ican representatives, and na- ily and property were police-pro- pursue their special interests, trav- Our rae, el, study, and relaxations. They were able to leave on tected. AI is a history major and one of tives of the various countries. the "bright lights" of the depart- Tours Japan one of the last planes which was ulty's "summertime pastimes" in- ment being an honor student and First stop on the trip was Ha- allowed to leave the country. elude various things from trips to the West, Canada, and North Cero, Visits Siam an associate member of the Argo- waii where a few days of leisure nauts. As a native of Westmin- were spent. Leaving this beauti- Besides the countries already Hna, to moving the biology depart, ster and an alumnus of the local ful country, the two travelers flew mentioned, Dr. Russell spent some ment. high school, Al found time in his to the first country on their agenda time in Siam. The most interest- The Hendrena vacationed at their freshman year for many extracur- -Japan. Visiting the psychology ing thing to note about this spot summer cabin in Maine while the ricular activities. Aside from department at the University of is that the much-celebrated Ameri- Whitfields took a trip through the keeping the official athletic records Japan, Dr. Russell was greatly im- can film, "The King and I" is not West. Also found in the West were for the college, he was active in pressed with the superior labora- an accepted version among the Si- the Makoskys on an outdoor camp- the SCA, the GOLDBUG,and in the tory set-up of the Japanese. Too, amese peoples. They are presently ing trip. Dean David and his rem- International Relations Club. In Melba Lou Nelms while on tour of this country and engaged in producing a film which ily enjoyed a motoring trip to his second year, Gamma Beta Chi others, Dr. Russell was most em- is acceptable in their eyes. North Carolina and then on to was fortunate to add his talents to ba's sparetime during summer and phatic with her praise, of the work When in Hong Kong, Dr. Russell Michigan. Doctor Wenner spent their membership. Since then, his winter is spent attending religious of Christian educators and mis- was alarmed at the multitude-of most of her time here in Westmin- willingness to lend a hand and his conferences such as those held at sionaries. refugees who have come out of Red seer prior to leaving for Europe on ready smile have added much to the Ridgecrest Baptist Camp and While in Japan, Dr. Russell in China. Though Hong Kong is at- her sabbatical this month. Doctor the fraternity. the one at New Windsor, which visiting the president of the Uni- tempting to house these peoples Isanogle also remained in west- His contacts and experiences she plans to attend this weekend. versity of Japan was urged to have they have been unable to keep up minster and moved the biology de, plus his thorough knowledge of Melba also pursues her interests the "United States set a good with the immigration. Dense- partment from Science Hall to athletics were reflected when he in other areas. As a home eco- example for us (the Japanese) as quently the refugees are literally Lewis Hall. Doctor Summers and served as Sports Editor for the nomics major, she is a member of a Christian and democratic na- living on the streets of this city Doctor Sturdivant combined bust, GQW BUG. His featured column the Home Ec. Club and thus de- tion." There was also the plea "to 01' are being lodged three 01' four ness with pleasure when they both velops further 'One of her favorite stop Atomic testing." families ill a small apartment. traveled to meetings of scientific pastimes, sewing. An active mem- Using the conventional modes of Explains "Little Rock" organizations. ber of Phi Alpha Mu, Melha has travel, but mainly flying because In her visits to the various ooun- Upon returning from her sah, served in the capacity of Sunshine of the time element involved, the tries, Dr. Russell was amazed at batical, Doctor Russell entertained Messenger plus helping with many two travelers headed for India, af- the speed of communication from Mrs. Jefferson and Dean Howery at other sorority projects. Melba's ter spending time in Southeast area to area. At many intervals her home in Canada. Dean Howery membership in the choir serves to Asia to begin a six weeks' stay. of her tour, Miss Russell was asked later- returned and had two Eng- point up her enjoyment in singing. Feeling India to 00 a vital and cru- to explain "Little Rock" and all its Iishwomen as her guests for a For the most part Melba spends cial Asian country. Dr. Russell consequences in the United States. while. Vacationing in Europe were her summers working in Baltimore feels that the United States has "a This caused Dr. Russell to remark Miss Todd and Miss Perry. Miss Esther that because of the speed of com- Smith studied Shakespear-, at one of the city banks and relax- tendency to mistake a kind of 'neu- ing by participating in her favorite tralism' for a kind of pro-eommu- munication "the world is actually ean production at Stanford, Con- small." while Miss Daisy Smith necticut, sports 'Of swimming and bowling. nism" in this country. Having Though suffering no real Ian- served as the Maryland representa., In the dorm Melba's room is al- heard Nehru speak for some sev- guage barrier, Dr. Russell found tive to the International Home ways open to all and an anguished enty minutes on foreign policy, Dr. support for her concept of the need Economics Conference. Russell concluded it as essential to "Hey Nelms" will always bring her running - whether to an upset aid India in the promulgating of freshman 'Or a distressed room- her second Five-Year Plan. (This plan has emphasis on technological mate. It is easy to Bee that this development in this densely pop- Rasinsky's Pharmacy LECImON well-rounded personality has well ulated aree.) achieved her the honor of "High After having been in Bali for GULF SERVICE on the Hili." "Reliable Prescriptions" sometime, Dr. Russell believed that in this area there has been the W. MAIN & PENNA. AVE. Allen Spicer Drugs and Everyday Needs Westminster, Md. was one 'Of the highlights of the It Pay. To Look Well Ralph's sports page. 30 W. Main St. T18·9781 Not even in the summer are Crown Service Westminster, Md. there any dull moments in AI's life. Vi.it The Penna. & Hersh Aves. Complete Motor Service He has spent this delightful sea- Westminster, Md. 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