D.h.l. Dr. Edith Hines

College Mouse D.h.l. Dr. Edith Hines

Small incidents contribute to our ability to enhance our inspiration to be the best of our talent. Dr. Hines' assignment to the Philippines while in the Air Force proved to be a lifetime rewarding experience. She was appointed to be the editor of the PWOC (Protestant Women of the Chapel) newspaper and as editor she decided to write a story about a chaplain whose long and faithful service needed recognition. The women of the chapel planned a big celebration in his honor and needed additional dishes for the ceremony. Being short on supplies, they borrowed the dinnerware from the city college. While washing the plates, out jumped a mouse! The ladies all screamed with fear. Despite the little unwanted visitor, the chaplain's dinner was a success. However, during the week the thought of the mouse lingered in Dr. Hines' mind and she decided to turn her fear into inspiration by writing a children's book called "The College Mouse".