The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 9, Ed. 1, Saturday, December 1, 1945 Page: 1 of 4
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STUDENTS ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN TO START TUESDAY
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This coming week will sec the opening nnd closing of tho Greater
Hardin-SImmons Development Campaign on the campus It is to be an
intensive campaign lasting only three days starting Wednesday and
closing on Friday. During these three days each student will be per-
sonally contacted by one of the workers either for a cash gift or a pledge.
If it be a gift the amount should range from $1 to $50000; if you choose
to make n pledge it can bo paid over a two-year period. The extended
tlnic on the pledges is to enable the student to make a larger contribution.
!' The campus campaign is under tho leadership directed and managed
by students. John Earl Sccllg is the campus leader with divisional leaders
captains and workers as both directors and managers. Gene Eppler
publicity chairman has announced the closing of the poster and slogan
contest for 6:00 p.m. Saturday Dec. 1. The purpose of these two con-
tests is to create some "catchy" phrase which will add interest. .
There will be a large thermometer placed on the front of Abilene
hall to show the progress of our campaign to all. This and other deco-
rations will be under the direction of Joyce Cannon. Also a day by day
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Coronation BanquetTonight
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Chorus-Soloists to Present Colorful
"Songs of All Nations" December 17
Well it's back to the typewriter
after spending n few days away for
Thanksgiving. A few reporters
turned in their copy but the others
must be waiting for something to
break. However we were late get-
ting back from the holidays and
you're lucky to have a paper this
week.
Tho printers have waited very pa
tiently 'this week (as they usually
do) but were somewhat annoyed
when so much sports copy was
turned in on timo. It's usually tho
last thing (next to this column).
Lucky for mo that Mr .Morgan (Lino-
type operator) can translate my un-
readable writing into roadablo print.
I visited the chorus rehearsal a
few days ago and was really im-
pressed with the Christmas pro-
gram in store for us. I think it
will be better than anything ever
presented from tho music depart
ment. The complete program will
be given in colorful costumes. Why
not slip over a column and read the
full story (after you finish this one).
Tho student endowment will start
Tuesday for our part in the devol-
opmont program of Groator Hardin-
SImmons. If you'ro not on a com-
mittee don't feel left out. for $21000
is enough for every ono to have a
few shares in. Don't say "I won't
bo around to enjoy these new build-
ings. Why should I givo?" You'll
bo back through tho years and you'll
bo proud to say "I helped all I
could."
There's a rumor circulating that
they arc going to start breaking
ground next week for a new build-
ingbut as I said it's only a rumor.
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Richardson Names
Collins and Walton
H-SU Head Deans
President Rupert N. Richardson
has recently announced the appoint-
ments of Dr. R. A. Collins to tho
office of Dean of the University and
Professor W. T. Walton to the office
jt Dean of Students. Dr. Collins
Aicceftvaooe late Dean L. Q. Camp-
bell and Dean Walton succeeds Dr.
Collins.
Dr. Collins lias been associated
with Hardin-Simmons University
since 1935. He was on a leave of
absence from April 1943 until Oc-
tober 1945 at which time lie served
as a captain in the Army Air Corps.
Dr. Collins hold a B. A. degree from
Simmons and his M. A. and Ph. D.
degrees fiom the University of Tex-
as. He has been associated with
public schools in Texas for 20 years.
"We arc gratified that we had a
man of Dean Collins' broad exper-
ience to take the position that had
been occupied by the late beloved
Dean Campbell" Dr. Richardson
stated.
Dean Walton professor of Bible
and sociology has served on the
staff at Hardin-Simmons since 1941.
Dnrinc Dr. Collins' absence he
served as acting dean of students.
Dean Walton holds a B. A. degree
from Simmons and a B. D. degree
from Yale Divinity School. "He too
has had much experience In public
school administration having been
superintendent of the elementary
schools high school and the junior
college In Ranger prior to his join-
ing the staff at Hardin-Simmons"
President Richardson said. "He
takes a great Interest- in students
plans arid problems
Ethel Rader Will Conduct
Extravaganza Presentation
By WILLIAM SCOTT GRIFFIS
The Music Department of Hardin-Simmons University will present
its fourth Christmas Music Festival on Monday evening Doc. 17 under
tho superb diroction of Miss Ethel Bader head of tho voice and ensemblo
department.
Again tho people of Abilono and of neighboring towns will havo tho
thrill of hearing and seeing anothor musical production which Miss Bader
Is bringing to Hardin-Simmons University. With an excellent and plea-
lurablo gift for organization. Miss Rader combines tho talonts of other
branches of tho fine art's dopartment with tho brilliant art of singing
In her own department to produco programs of raro beauty uncqualcd
In tho history of tho university. Students and faculty aliko havo shared
in tho joy and enthusiasm of planning theso Christmas festivities. And
the music lovers of this community cagorly await this year's pageant.
Staged before a beautiful flowing
bank of flags of all nations arched
across a backdrop of cobalt blue
will be presented the vocal soloists
in authentic costumes of each na-
tion singing the song of that land.
Tho stirring song of Norway the
warmth and beauty that is France
the vast plains of Russia and the
songs of many other lands all have
been woven into a delightful mu-
sical panorama expressing the gen
ius of its creator.
In four swiftly moving years and
under the difficulties of war-time re-
strictions the voice -department of
Hardin-Simmons has established a
precedent in colleges and universi-
ties throughout the nation for mas-
terfully produced musical creations.
Students with voices of profes-
sional tonal maturity and beauty
personally trained by Miss Rader
have brought wide interest to Hardin-Simmons
University through
singing nppearances in churches
radio and opera. This year an even
greater student enrollment in the
voice and choral department makes
possible the Inspired program being
arranged for tho Christmas season.
Miss Rader has obtained white
vistments for the entire choral en-
semble of 75 students of the voice
department who will sing a group of
Christmas carols under the baton of
Miss Frances Cooper assistant choral
director.
Three scenes of the Nativity of the
Christ Child telling the forever ex-
citing story of the coming of tho
Wise Men bringing their gifts and
of Mary and Joseph have been de-
signed by the art department. Cos-
tumes and art work created for this
Christmas scene in pantomime are
being done by the students of Hardin-Simmons
art class under the
capable direction of Miss A. M. Car-
penter and Miss Lacy assistant.
The artistry of E. Edwin Young
dean of music will be heard on the
accompanying organ; while Mr. Her-
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Mrs. R. L. Mathis
Reviews Current
Book For Y.W.A.
Mrs. R. L. Mathis of Dallas new
ly elected secretary-treasurer of the
Woman's Missionary Union of Texas
reviewed the book From Victory
to Victory (Dr. O. T. Binkley) at the
city-wide Young Woman's Auxiliary
meeting Tuesday evening at 0:30 in
the H-SU library.
Mrs. Mathis who was a guest in
Mary Frances hall and also spoke
to the Grace McBride YWA at tjie
Hendrick Memorial hospital Mon-
day evening.
Mrs. Mathis was guest at a lunch-
eon at the University Baptist Church
Tuesday noon for a conference with
all Women's Missionary Union presi-
dents young people's secretaries and
counselors.
Mrs. Mathis addressed tho chapel
period on Tuesday morning.
Service Band to Go
To Wastella Sunday
Groups of students from the Life
Service Band will have charge of
services in two churches this week-
end. They will go to Wastella a
church pastored by Rev. Marvin Bur-
gess and to Champion pastored by
Hollis Lloyd a former student of
Hardin-Simmons. The themes for
theso services will be "Trust Christ"
and "Are You Ready?"
These two programs will bring to
17 the total number of churches in
which the Life Service Band has
presented programs this semester.
Tho total number of services held
in these churches is 37 and approx-
imately 100 students havo been used
in presenting them.
According to Dorothy Strickland
extension secretary of the Life Ser-
vice Band three programs will be
sent out next week-end and the
calendar for the rest of the semester
is full.
Advertising Nylons
Causes Downtown
Rush in Store
Lintz downtown store had an idea
and advertised it that it would avoid
a jam and confusion when nylon
hose arrived if customers came in
the store and registered and were
allowed to buy a pair in the order
of registration when the first ship-
ment arrives.
The result was only a few degrees
short of bedlam.
At close of business last Friday
harried clerks tabulated more than
1200 names and addresses of women.
Even men stood in line but all for
naught because everyone had to
sign in person.
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Westmoreland Retires:
Evans to Receive
Rights for Crown
Frances Evans will bo crowned queen of the H-SU student body
tonight by Wilson Ross in a colorful coronation ceremony. Mary Nell
Westmoreland retiring queen elected last summer will turn the queen's
crown over to Evans who was recently elected by popular vote of
the student body.
The coronation will start at 7:00 p.m. carrying out a starlight theme
with special stage setting of constellation arrangements. Music for the
coronation will be played by Carol Brooks on the organ. Selections to
be played are special arrangements of "Star Dust" "When You Wish
Unon a Star." and other thematic music.
The program selected lor me coro-
NINO MARTINI
Nino Martini toSing
Here December 7
Nino Martini a famous name in opera conceit and radio will
appear here on Dec. 7 at 3:00 p.m. in Behrcns Chapel. He has appeared
everywhere in the United States and Canada and on European tour
singing to packed houses winning acclaim from critics and public alike
not only for the beauty of his voice but on the basis of intelligent
musicianship and that indefinable personality. Martini's radio work has
multiplied his public.
He is a favorite romantic tenor to thousands of listeners who have
also swelled his rccoid sales to the higher brackets. As an eligible
bachelor he has been tho object of many a feminine sigh. Since our
entry into World War II he has been tireless and enthusiastic in singing
for the men and women in all branches of the service.
One of the handsomest tenors ever
H-SU Cowgirls Usher
At Play Monday Night
The Cowgirls sold programs at the
non-conference Class A football
game between Anson and Roscoc
Friday night. Mr. Ledbetter and
Minnie Alice Mayflclu president
were in charge of distribution to
members who remained in Abilene
for the holidays.
The members also usheied for the
Artist Course "Angel Street" on
Tuesday evening.
to sing from the stages of American
opera houses Martini is equally at
home on the sound stages of Holly-
wood and befoie a microphone as he
is on the concert or opera stage.
Although Mr. Martini had gained
fame in the music ccnteis of Europe
before he came to this country in
1929 he did not become a member
of the Metropolitan Opera Company
until after he had made a reputa-
tion in thi scountry in radio and tho
moving pictures.
He was born in the city of Romeo
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H-SU Orchestra to
Feature Novelties
At present the orchestra is work-
ing on numbers for their annual
spring concert. The orchestra has
given these so-called annual con-
certs since 1934 when Mr. Preston
established the orchestra as an uni-
versity organization. This year they
will feature novelty numbers.
The orchestra is made up of a
number of sections. In the stringed
instruments the first violin section
has Sue Hooker in the lead position
as concert mistress. In this section
there arc six other players. In the
second violin section wc find Grace
Crump as principal with six other
second violins. Shelby Smith plays
the viola. The 'cello players are
Lucile Ballenger Doris Barbec and
Juno Coates. Billlc Lois Aman and
H. H. Hughes play the basses.
In the woodwind instruments
Betty Jo Pearce takes the lead in
the flute section Suella Cardwell in
the oboe clarinets are taken care
of by Frances Evans Martha Daniel
and Curtis Kidwell and the bassoon
and bass clarinet music is played by
Otis Harvey.
The horns are played by Richard
Davis and Bettie Brown. Henry
Mohr and Ira Allen play the trum-
pets while Betty Wallace and Moose
McCoy hold down the trombone sec-
tion. Sam Houston takes care of the
drums and Ann Hobgood tho tym-
pany. The piano player is Peggy
Mayfield. All in all that makes 32
members.
The University Orchestra is plan-
ning another chapel program before
Christmas.
Setuotd Qa GoHibcdiitic and Cat
New Students Push
Enrollment to 780
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"And now we're full of Bar-B-Q"
sang the senior class in chapel Fri-
day. Yes little Augustus the sen-
ior mascot is gone. He lives no
more. You remember him one of
the main attractions at the Hallo-
ween Carnival "The Golden Calf"
. . . the only one in captivity. Well
we have captured him for sure this
time. He lives yet in each of our
hearts or shall wc say stomachs? He
was a rare specimen for any agri-
cultural engineer and was loved
dearly by all. But his going some
how made us realize more just what
he was really made up of.
Duo to tho fact that he lost his
head and went on into the other
By MICKEY MATNEY
world which wc believe must have
been Half Caven wc mean Calf
Haven we felt it necessary that we
hold some sort of meeting in honor
of Augustus.
Beginning at dawn 7:30 Thursday
morning tho seniors fibbing to
roommates rolling slacks up to the
knees under coats hurrying to break-
fast keeping mouth shut and slip-
ping out of the dorm snuk to the
corner of Pino and Ambler. There
we found a large truck ready for
the long ride to the graveyard with
the sides wobbling the tires low
splinters in the bottom and a small
driver waiting for us to start piling
in. That we did and after getting
three deep the motor started.
Over in one corner we found
Carol Brooks in her cute little slacks
and plaid shirt hanging down from
her coat and U'Nita Rogers with a
little tabogan with a topknot on it
and also John Earl Seclig jumping
around trying to lead yells among
his fellow sardines. On tho floor
we found Mary Price Otis Harvey
and Bernicc Davidson getting squslv
cd about every two minutes. Hang
Ing on tho sides for dear life were
the Vatanabe cirls . Those in tho
middle having no board of any
sort to grab were making use of Wil-
son Ross who was very handy that
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Enrollment for the fall semester
has reached a total of 780 accord-
ing to Mrs. J. A. Beard university
registrar. Students who have en-
rolled since Oct. 8 are the following:
Freshmen: Ncill C. Burnett Gra-
ham Texas; Gene Colwell Corn-
ing Calif.; Robert G. Fcathcrston
Wichita Falls son of H-SU trustee
Solon Foatherston; and Raymond
Tliomason Jr. Wichita Falls. All
these students are veterans with the
exception of Colwell.
Junior: Reginald Crump Mart
Texas.
Seniors: San Ross Finley Abilene;
E. E. Welsh Jr. Haskell; William
F. Herbert Lynn Mass.; and Her
man Gilbert Carter Jr. Abilene.
Specials: Jack Joseph Desmond
Newark N. J.; Reva Ray Griffis
Wichita Falls; William Scott Griffis
Wichita Falls; Robert H. Lucas
Wayne Mich.; Thomas E. Lucas
Chicago 111.; and H. S. Oakey Jr.
Wichita Falls.
Almost all tho late enrollees are
veterans who have just been dis-
charged from the service and sev-
eral men from Abilene Army Air
Base are doing special work in
H-SU.
nation will include Alma Jo Holly
singing "The Star" and a ballarcna
dance by two of Polly Campbell's
students. Richard and Robert
O'Brien will act as co-masters of
ceremonies.
Frances has chosen as her ladies-in-waiting
the following: Minnie
Alice Mayfield Pat Webb Cherry
Williamson Mclvla Kinard Jo New-
ton and BetUe Brown.
The royal court attendants will
include the class favorites escorted
by the class presidents:
Senior class: John Earl Seclig
Tommye Holmesly.
Junior class: Warren Hultgren
Barbara McQuary.
Sophomore class: Bobby Meador
Bonnie Ball.
Freshman class: Richard Eden
Jessie Christopher.
Bronco sweetheart: Jimmic Meek
escorted by Jerald Martin assistant
editor.
Brand sweetheart: Virginia Gar-
rett escorted by Gene Eppler editor.
Tho banquet will start promptly
at 8:00 p.m. thus allowing 30 min
utes for transportation from the
campus to the Windsor Hotel.
The guest speaker for the ban-
quet will remain a secret until he
is introduced. The complete pro-
gram has not been selected as we
go to press. Part of the program
will include song selections by John
Petry.
Ira Allen will assist the queen to
the throne and she will be escorted
to the banquet by Jack Mayes. Mary
Nell Westmoreland will be escorted
to the banquet by Wilson Ross.
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Forty-four Students
Make Honor Roll in
Mid-Semester Report
Freshmen lead on the honor roll
with 19 making "G" on at least 15
academic hours. The juniors follow
with ten sophomores nine and
seniors six. Charlene Coquat and
Otis Harvey took top honors each
taking 20 hours and making "G"
on all of them.
Those who made the honor roll
are: Alice Wing-Yung Choy Leon
Hadley Christiansen Koleta Marie
Clements Alice Louise Cook Char-
lene LaVerne Coquat Evangeline
Cotten Betty Daniel Gus Dixon
James H. Dossey George Elam
Dorothy Nell Estep Mary Charlotte
Farmer Margaret Flora Fuller Billy
Shannon Gardner Daniel Brown
Violet Brown Eleanor Verne Boul-
din Velna Marcellno Bertram Nor-
ma Dell Beard Kathryn Adair Bate-
man Lylian Louise Ballenger and
Lucile Ballenger.
Mary Alice Bagley Mary Nell
Westmoreland Rena Lee Williams
Grace Watanabe Jesse Watanabe
Otis Harvey Dorothy Nell Haynes
Velma Lee Burkett Suella Cardwell
Etta Jane Stephenson Gucndolyn
Swanzy Ruby Lee Thompson
Frances Lora Tompkins Movcta
Janls Wallace Mrs. Evelyn Bird
McKinley Frances Sue King Floy
Johnson Marjorie Ruth Rudd Mrs.
Frances Ratliff Alice Osborne
Helen Junlcc Reed and Doris Bar-
bee. No student is eligible unless mak-
ing a "G" on 15 or more academic
hours.
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