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EARLY ANNOUNOES ANNUAL MEETING ON JUNE ELEVENTH Alumni To Hear Good Speakers; Timmerman To Speak And Preside Barney A. Early, secretary of the Alumni Association, yesterday an nounced that the regular annual meet ing of the Alumni will be held Tues day, June 11, 1929, in the University Chapel. This is *a business meeting and all Alumni both in and out of the state are expected to be present. Each year the Alumni Association holds a meeting during commencement week in June. Mr. Early, in following out this custom, finally set the above date for the meeting as it appeared the best time to hold it. Several speakers will be present to address the Alumni but when inter viewed by a Gamecock reporter yes terday concerning their identity, Mr. Early stated that he had not fully de cided who they would be. However several good speakers will be on hand. All plans and arrangements for the meeting are being made by Mr. Early and George Bell Timmerman, presi dent of the Association. From all in dications so far a large number of Alumni will be present at this meet ing. ALUMNUS TO NEW YORK PAPER THOMAS IS PROMOTED Is A Special Writer On New York Herald Tribune W. J. Thomas, a graduate of the class of '27, was recently appointed a special writer on the regular staff of the New York Herald-Tribune. This promotion of Mr. Thomas is of in terpst to his many friett.s here and also to the Alumni who wish him great success in his new position. Mr. Thomas received his A. B. de gree in journalism, having one of the best averages in his class. While here he was very active in student affairs and held many positions of honor, be ing editor-in-chief of The Gamecock, a member of the Clariosophic Literary Society, and a member of the Hermes Club. He is a native of Beaufort, S. C. Since leaving Carolina, Mr. Thomas has taken graduate work in journal ism at Columbia University. While there he was the Columbia University correspondent to the New York Her ald-Tribune. Later he became a free lance and space writer on this paper and continued as such until his recent promotion. ALUMNUS ELECTED SUPERINTENDENT Yancey C. Weathersbee Head Of Education In Jasper County Of interest to his many friends here and to the Alumni throughout the state is the announcement that Yancey C. Weathersbee was recently elected superintendent of education for Jas per County. Mr. Weathersbee won out over J. W. Roberts of Grays by a 131 vote majority. Mr. Weathersbee graduated here in the class of '27 with the degree of LL. B. While a student here he took a great interest in student activities being a member of the Clariosophic Literary Society, a member of the Y. M., C. A., and a member of the John Rutledge Law Club. He also owned and managed the Gamecock Pressing Club while here. The best wishes of all Carolina men are behind him and wish him success in his newr position. J. C. HARTER MAKES SUCCESS Last Years Graduate Now With Big Banking Company In, The Lower State J. Carlisle Harter, who graduated here last year with the degree of B. S. in Commerce, is now associated with one of the largest banking sys tems in the lower state. He makes his headquarters at Fairfax but also works at Barnwell and Wagener. "Jake" as he was known here was a star track man, being on both the varsity track and cross country team for three years. He was also a mem ber of the Commerce Club (now Delta Sigma Pi fraternity) and a member of the K. S. K. fraternity. Harter has a host of friends here among the students and throughout the state among the Alumni who wish him great success as a banker. -v.s.c. GRAY-CRARY Saturday afternoon Mrs. Emmala Livingston Gray became the bride of William Alexander Crary, Jr. The ceremony was performed by the Rt. Rev. K. G. Finley, bishop of upper South Carolina, assisted by the Rev. Henry D. Phillips, at Trinity Church. The bride is the only daughter of Mrs. T. B. Livingston of Hartsville. For the past several years Mrs. Crary has made her home in Columbia. She has taken part in many plays given at the Town Theater. Mr. Crary is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Crary of Columbia and is in business with his father whose firm is W. A. Crary and Son, building construction. This news will be received with in terest throughout the entire Alumni Association, for Mr. Crary is an Alum nus of this institution. The many friends of this couple wish them great happiness in their married life. PAGE RETAINED AS HEAD COACH Turned Out Many Good Athletes For Allendale High School Also Teaches Science Rupert R. Page, of the class of '24, was recently re-elected athletic coach and science teacher at the Allendale Centralized high school for the term of 1929-30. Mr. Page received the degree of A. B. from this institution. While here he was very much interested in all forms of athletics and the knowl edge he gained here of these sports has enabled him to put out winning teams at Allendale. He has developed many good high school athletes, some of whom are due to come to Caro lina next fall. --.s.o. TUCKER-WESTON Miss Florence Ellen Tucker, of Beaufort, and William Weston, of Columbia, were married April 27th in the Beaufort Baptist church by the Rev. C. K. Turner. Mrs. Weston is the second daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Tucker of Beaufort. She is an Alumna of Agnes Scott College and was one of the love liest members of Beaufort's society set. Mr. Weston is an Alumnus of the University, having received his B. S. degree here in 1921. At present he is connected with the State Board of Health. The many friends of the cou ple throughout the Alumni of this institution wish them happiness dur ing their married life. ---..c. Teacher: "The lady fed milk to the cat. Now, Algernon, what is the in direct object?" Algie: "The kittens, dear teacher." They call her "Equator", her line is warm, but purely imaginary. SUYDAM--FOLK Of interest to their many friends among the Alumni of this institution is the marriage of Miss Alice Suydam to Perry Folk, both of Columbia, Sat urday, April 27. Mrs. Folk is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Suydam of Columbia. She is a graduate of Columbia High School and since her graduation has been working in Charleston. Mr. Folk attended Columbia High School and later attended this insti tution for a time. The Alumni wish the young couple health and happi ness during their married life. --.s.c. Bride: "What will I get if I cook a dinner like this for you every day this year?" Hubby: "My life insurance." -Yellow Jacket. You will find the finest leathers and most correct lines in John Ward shoes.A wide variety of lasts, specially selected and de. signed for college men's wear. MEN'S SHOES LEO THOMAS 1008 SUMTER ST. Columbia, S. C. 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