1941 Cedrus Yearbook

Friday, October 4, 1940, marks the significant event of the inauguration of Cedarville College's third president, The Reverend Walter S. Kilpatrick. The inaugural exercises began at 2:15 with the academic procession, led by Dean C. W.Steele from the campus to the United Presbyterian Church where the formal ceremony was held. Dr. William R. Graham, representing the Board of Trustees, presided at this service, introducing the speakers, Dean Bland L. Stradley of Ohio State University, Dr. Stuart Nye Hutchison, pastor of the East Liberty Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh, and, follow- ing his induction into office, President Kilpatrick. Dr. Jesse Halsey, Cincinnati, Dr. Hugh I. Evans, Dayton, Dr. D. Earl McKinney, Springfield, Dr. F. A. Jurkat and Dr. W. R. Mc- Chesney, also participated in the program. Music was furnished by the college choir di- rected by Mrs. David H. Markle. Climaxing the day's program was the informal banquet held in Alford Memorial Gym- nasium, with President Kilpatrick presiding and President-Emeritus Dr. McChesney acting as toastmaster. Governor John W. Bricker delivered the main address of the evening, and brief greetings were offered by Dean C. W. Steele for the college faculty, Marion S. Rife for the alumni, Mr. Ralph 0. Wead for the citizens of Greene County, Dr. Walter L. Col- for the State Department of Education, Dr. A. P. Rosselot for the Ohio College Asso- ciation, and Dr. R. E. Tulloss for the National Conference of Church Related Colleges. Page Eleven