The Collegian (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 22, Ed. 1, Friday, March 19, 1937 Page: 1 of 4
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Jit seems that it wu only a fake
i of the weather. Still we
it be certain that spring Isn't
and that the cold spell wasn't
Si to remind us that there were
Ci days ahead before the final days
Ke term arrive to end the pleas-
1 days that we have experienced.
SLyer we still have hopes for that
ftnVbalmy weather that Is usually
plated with the springtime.
Information has reached us that
Jat of the students are anxious for
faculty and the student council to
iLh wme decision ih regard to
5g m Daniel Baker. We have
aid just about all that we know that
tould be of an yuse to those in the
Sntroversy. but whether they take
or leave It is up to them. We
would like to see dancing In the school
tali year though Just to be able
to iay that the present student ad-
ministration was far-sighted enough
ud modern enough to see that other
schools were taking up the Idea afd
tfcit the faculty members were for the
move. The student administration
t..u nf the various classes and the
officials of the student body can take
the plan to the faculty and get their
opinion on it seining uw quenuuu
L the vear: but if there is to be
fencing we would like to see it in
time for the prom uus year
The interest which the students
in taking in the recreation room
kirh thev so desired is studendous.
Wt never saw such action. One would
think that the lives of all concerned
depended on the immediate comple-
tion of the project. It looks as If all
the necessary work would be done be-
fore the end of the week. Really
tboufh It would be a fine tning ror
Dulel Bakir's students to say that
they had made three profitable moves
forward beautified the campus com-
pleted a recreation room and made
toeing a Daniel Baker institution.
It's sure fine to see the Business
Hunger strolling back to the cam-
pus after his vacation. Believe it or
tot It's some job doing all of the
tork on this nig. Useless as be is
that B. M. does come In pretty handy
it tome times.
The orchestra is practicing again
We might run on to something yet.
That bunch of kids seems to have
mmetblng. There seems to be no
bait to what they will try to play
of course any attempt at music must
come after the completion of the ren-
dition of their theme song "The
Night Is Young".
fyeaklng of musicians Miss Bran
ca ud three of her students will re-
tain from Denton tomorrow or Sun-
air after taking a week's course un-
to one of the premier piano instruc
tor! in tne United states. They should
r something to show for their
nrk. At least we do hope that they
sh in enjoyable and profitable trip.
U year Daniel Baker had one of
largest bands in the city. That
4 wu acknowledged to be one of
beat college bauds in the state.
Jwyear Interest In the organization
been lagging. Numbers are small.
wimentatlun is not as good as it
aid be and music did not have the
that should be noticeable in
'food band. Next year we would
? see a band numbering between
ty and forty Instruments repre-
wg Daniel Baker College in every
l county und state meeting that
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WOWNWOOP. TEXAS FRIDAY MARCH 19 1937
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Rivals Renew Scrap
With Spring Training
Believe you me this newspaper
business Isn't Just exactly what it is
cracked up to be. True there Is the
glory of the Job freedom of the
press and all that but some weeks
you have to commit a big murder to
have news; others you have to cut
stories right and left and calmly
close your ears to the cussings from
those who wanted their names In the
paper.
Some news is easy to sret a. nin.
responsible person gives you a bunch
of names and speaks two sentences
and sends you on your way rejoic-
ing with Instructions to "give us a
nice story about a column long".
Other is difficult you have to pick
it out with a magnet or a pair of
iweezers depending on the consti-
tution of the Interviewee.
Small wonder so many newsnarar
people take to drinking. They are al-
ways so close to torment anyway they
can feel the smoke curling between
their toes.
Stumbling in this week from a
nice Sunday night hansr-over. I wan
vexed to discover someone in my bed.
Planting a well-aimed kick In the
seat of the pants I welcomes the un-
invited bed bug with a loud "whoo-
pee". Instantly the air was black and
Blue with nice epitaphs that would
make Grey turn over in his elegy.
Then something bleats like a goat.
That voice! I thought I recognised
it. Something about It seemed famil-
iar. "Butt a stump flat-foot" my guest
hoarsely Instructed. "It Isn't time to
work out again."
Then I knew him! Kid Fighting
Chance!
It seems the old buzzard flew in to
roost for the spring football training
wnicn opened Monday.
"What are you doing here?" I de-
manded grabbing the elusive snag-
gle tooth by the throat.
"Quit you fool" he blubbers. "You
ain't nothing but a plain newspaper
man which is the same as saying a
drunken sot. Here I've been shagging
pig skins all afternoon and you come
busting in like you own the place. I'm
sore I tell you I'm sore."
So saying he threw back the cov-
ers and limped to the vanity. He was
just about as active as Grandpa look-
ing for his cane and specs.
Gulping a glass of water the Kid
turned to face me again. Regardless
of being older and a trifle stiff In
the joints he was the same old guy
as before.
"Listen flat-foot." he croaks "got
some hot news for you. We're going
places next fall."
The devil grins as if he had just
told me he was going ot be the next
President of the United States and
the Supreme Court.
"Boy they're sweet. The sweetest
little football squad you ever peeped
at from the press box. They can kick
they can pass they can tackle they
can block they can do anything but
break a sit-down strike with a set-
ting hen."
That was too much for me. Where
football Is concerned I have about as
much resistance as a snowball In a
rhumba dance hall.
Together we ran over the squad of
21 men who reported to "Lone-Wolf"
Taylor Monday for a little short
course In the art of self butchery.
There was big Kara E. Newton and
Glenn Wagnon leading the list of
linemen. Those two are going to be
as popular among Texas conference
crown chasers next fall as a small-
pox quarantine with a ten-year old
hnv the dav before the big circus.
The Kid even admitted 1 could play
center with two guards like mat w
stand watch over my sleep. Somehow
I found myself agreeing with him.
Harold "Bull" Durham Is still tos-
sing that leather between his knees
iib veteran center. "Bull" Is sched
uled to make a strong bid for an All-
Conference berth next year.
In the backflcld Alvin Stanford
and Jim Snodgrass will make bids
for tossing passes. Preston Watson
and Barney Barnhart will back up
the line as of yore.
One of the beauty-spots of the
spring training the Kid confessed.
Is the presence of Clifford Kunder-
burk. The stocky ex-Tarleton punter
la scheduled to replace Skip Howard
In the booting department.
"I remember Cocky quite well" the
Kid grinned. "He slipped a beautiftU
place kick between the up-rigbts i here
In 1938 to break a 0-0 deadlock!-
Junior Carnival It
Jilted by Students
Daniel Baker's Junior class had hard
luck with their carnival In the school
gymnasium Wednesday night. At-
tendance for the affair was rvery
slim In spite of the many items of
entertainment that were provided
for those who attended.
David Carroll won a decision over
George "Toar" Knoll in the special
added attraction a three mnnri hav
ing match. Both contestants had their
supporters among the members of
the student body who were present.
Mr. Pig Newton played the part of
oroiier ior me rracas with Doc Payne
and John Little acting as Judges.
As an aftermath of the carnival
hamburgers and ice cream were serv-
ed from hte windows of the home eco-
nomics laboratory Thursday after-
noon. The entertainment was given to
raise funds for the presentation of
the annual Junior-senior banquet
which is being planned for later in
the spring.
1937 Annual Is
Ready for Press
Number 22
Choral Club It
Chapel Guest
Miss Ann Epps and the members
of her Junior high school choral club
presented a short program in the reg-
ular Wednesday morning chapel
program. Numbers used were selec-
tions for the state interscholastlc
league meet to be held later in the
year. Applause of the student tti.
fled to the excellence of the num-
oers rendered.
Two numbers will be used bv the
group when they take part In the
league contests. The first will be a
number selected by Miss Epps and
the Junior high school girls. The oth-
er was selected earlier in the year by
the state director of choral singing.
The required number is "Bluebonnet
Time". Both selections were used on
the Wednesday morning program
here.
SPRING GRID SESSIONS SHOW
TREHD OF HILL BILLIES TALENT
Even before time for it to go to
press the fame of the 1937 Trail has
spread beyond the Daniel Baker cam-
pus. Citizens of Brownwood have be-
gun asking when the book will be
out and other details.
"You have prospects of putting out
one of the best books in the history
of Daniel Baker" Chester Harrison
secretary of the Chamber of Com
merce stated. "I have seen part of
your plans and your stock plates. I
mink the theme very appropriate
and a boost both for Daniel Baker
and Brownwood."
A "Progress" theme has ben se
lected by Editor Cullen Perry and
nis starr. Plates will show the var-
ious stages of civilization with em-
phasis On the future and its possi-
bilities. The first proofs for The Trail have
been received from Southwestern En-
graving Company and the copy is
nearly completed. Perry expects to
"have 'em rolling" in the near future.
This year's Trail promises to be'
one oi me largest dooks nrougnt to
Daniel Baker. A notable enlargement
has been made both in the snapshot
section and the sports sections. More
clubs turned In fuller rosters than
formerly.
The advertising solicitation is al-
most completed and the editor stated
that several pages for autographs
would be included after the commer-
cial division.
The Trail will be distributed about
the middle of May.
Origin of T. C. U.
Mascot Traced
FORT WORTH March 18. 1937
An English teacher is responsible for
the name "Horned Frogs" as applied
to Texas Christian University.
F. F. Elkln of Midland business
manager of the first student yearbook
In 1898 tells the authoritative story
of the name.
"I was present when the name was
decided upon" Mr. Elkln wrote to J.
Willard Ridings director of the T. C.
U. News Service who a few weeks
tion as to how the name came to be
ago broadcast an appeal for informa-
adopted. "The teacher of English at the time
was Addison Clark Jr." Elkln recalls.
"He urged the establishment of the
annual as many Texas schools had
begun them."
"When the question of name came
up Pnf. Clark suggested that the
name should be taken from some
plant bird or animal peculiar or in-
dlgneous to Texas and the Southwest
He suggested 'Horned Frog' and chal-
lenired us to find a more appropriate
name. The name was adopted.
"Othei schools had already appro-
priated for their own use the more
common names Buch as 'Longhorn'
'Cactus' etc.
"Intercollegiate athletics began to
develop at about the same time and
the athletic teams for the same rea-
son as the annual adopted the name
of 'Horned Frogs'. "
Rural fires in recent years have
taken an average annual toll of 3800
lives and property damage estimated
at 1 100000000 according to the De-
partment of Agriculture.
Senior Class Is
Thought New High
Only 11 more weeks of school re
main for about 44 veteran Daniel
Baker students. That time will be
filled with spring activities and sen-
ior socials.
Leading the senior class one of
the largest to graduate rrom the
School on the Hill Is Jake McCulley
of Blanket. During his four years
here Jake has established an envia-
ble record. Elected Most Popular Boy
last year ne was promoted this past
fall to president of the Senior Class
and to the Student Council. He has
lettered two years at football and
three in basketball. He plans to go to
A. & M. to complete an Aggette
course.
Vice-President Cullen Perry may be
considered one of the busiest students
on the campus. Between editing the
Trail and making the honor roll in
his school work Cullen has done
everything from playing football to
romancing. He is a potential coach
next year.
Another "big bug" in the group is
Hubert Davenport. The pride of
Richland Springs Hubert has set
more than one female heart a-flutter
as he sained like a little star on the
gridiron and hardboard. He is presi
dent of the "B" Association. We can
see him coaching too next fall.
Not to be overlooked is Malllc KII-
gore associate editor of the Collegian
treasurer of the senior class and the
pride of Mac's Business College. Mal-
lle seems to have an interest in post
offices and their employees. She will
probably settle down into a nice ef
ficient stenographer until.
Sara McCreary Campus Sweet-
heart divides her time between study-
ing Shakespeare and Shorty Wagnon.
Right now Wagnon seems to hold the
top hand since Bill isn't here to pro-
tect his rights.
Burl Strickland is another undeci-
ded senior. He is the lad who never
makes the front page only when the
honor roll Is released but he Is fea-
tured in Campus Dust quite frequently.
FP Group Plans
Many Activities
Council Has Charge
Of Thursday Chapel
The student council of Daniel Bak
er College directed by President
Johnnie Little had charge of the
chapel program in the Coggin audi
torium Thursday morning. Members
of various organizations on the cam-
pus took parts on the entertainment
program.
The Footlight Players presented a
short one-act play which received the
plaudits of the student body. The com-
edy was acclaimed as being one of
the best that has been presented in
the school this year.
Hank McCurdy stellar Hill Billy
basketball guard and one of the out-
standing members of the "B" Asso-
elation an organization of Daniel
Baker lettermen rendered a vocal
solo accompanied by Miss Willie L.
Keeler. Leila Gonzales accompanied
by Martha Logan also presented a
vocal solo
Meetings of the freshman sopho-
more and junior classes were called
by the president of the student coun-
cil. Sophomores made further plans
for their picnic which is to be held
some time during the next week. The
juniors were the guests of the fresh-
men at their meeting.
Little turned the responsibility for
the presentation of the student pro-
gram next Thursday over to R. B.
Wells and the sophomore class.
Treasure hunting next Tuesday
night is the next outing planned for
the members of the Footlight Play-
ers' club. A decision to hold the hunt
was reached at the meeting of the
club held March 16. The amateur ac-
tors are to meet at the Fine Arts
building at seven o'clock. A request
has been made by the committee for
an members who arc able to bring
cars since transportation to the des-
tination selected 'Is limited. Thnm.
who wish to bring dates for the oc
casion will be charged an extra sum
of fifteen cents. A committee compos-
ed of Dudley McClendon Jessie Guth-
rie and Eileen Satterwhite was ap-
pointed by the president to make ar-
rangements for the lunch.
The Footlight Players have fallen
Into the swing of things and have
decided that those members of the
organization who are eligible for the
award will receive sleeveless sweaters
bearing the club emblem. Money for
the purpose of providing the awards
will be taken from the treasury. Mae
Rhee Thompson. Jessie Guthrie and
R. E. Wells have been appointed on a
committee to make selection of the
sweaters.
The club is making plans for the
presentation of three one-act plays
before the closing of the semester.
These productions are to be sponsor-
ed by the junior class of Daniel Bak-
er. Casts for the three skits were
selected at the last meeting of the
club. In the Comedy "Tommy Says
Hello' " Buster Gober Martha Lo-
gan Richard Slider Hallle Tram-
mell and Kathleen Gunckel were giv-
en the parts of the characters repre
sented.
Beatrice Dumas Mabclle Fitzger
ald Jackson McClendon Dudley Mc
Clendon Jessie Guthrie and Gaston
Alford will have the roles in another
farce "Dress Rehearsal".
The third one-act production "The
Amareurs" will star Rudolph Brew-
ster Jessie Beryl Cbisholm Stephen
A. McHorse Robert Farris and Irby
Petslck.
Dates for the presentation of the
plays has not been set but rehearsals
are getting under way in the Coggin
Auditorium. David Parks will have
charge of the direction of the at-
tempts and the members of the jun-
ior class will supervise all of the out-
side activities connected with the ren-
dition of the comedies.
football Is very much in the air
nround the gym and down on the foot-
ball field now. Coach Gene Taylor
with the assistance of "Tricky" Ward
who sends the line through tin iii
workout is furnishing a squad of In-
experienced grldders much amuse-
ment and some bruised muscles.
A few more than twenty lads have
been Issued uniforms. Only eight out
of the group are lettermen. Most of
the ivmaining boys arc squadmen but
a few aie newcomers to Baker sports.
Coach Taylor has made a few
shifts some for cxoerlmrntn nnH
others for keeps. "Shorty" Wagnon
u.iu oi me ocst guards In the con-
ference last year has been shifted to
the fullback position. Wagnon played
that position during his high school
days in San Angelo. If he proves suit-
able for the position he will relieve
Watson of the line backing assign-
ment and Watson will play a half-
back scat. Otherwise If no guard is
discovered Wagnon will resume his
duties In the line.
AAUW Commends
Talent Exhibit
The talent of several Daniel Baker
students was highly praised by the
American Auxiliary of University
Women after an exhibit at the Car-
nlege Library last Saturday after-
noon. Mrs. Helen Post Wright head
of the English Department Is a mem-
ber or me aauw.
Pencil and charcoal sketchings by
Sue McClelland were considered
abong the best on exhibit. Cora Fow-
les and George Knoll were praised for
their poetry. Velma Lois Dulln sang
a solo and Amos Caldwell gave a
piano selection.
Sue the daughter of Dean and Mrs.
C. W. McClelland has displayed es-
pecial talent for art work. She has
Just completed the drawings for di-
vision and fly pages for the 1037
Trail.
Velma Lois Dulln a transfer from
San Angelo Junior College and Amos
Caldwell graduate of the Daniel
Baker music department are consid-
ered two of the musical leaders of the
campus.
Cora Fowles and George Knoll are
frequent contributors to the pages
of the Collegian.
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OR ROOF OVER THE LAWN
Three times Buddy Ebsen's newly
sown lawn has been washed away. If
it happens again the dancer featured
In M-G-M's "Broadway Melody of
1937" claims that he's going to buy
lawn sod squares from the studio
so that he can take it Inside whenever
It rains.
The English sparrow was introduc-
ed when eight pairs were brought to
Brooklyn N. Y. and liberated the
following Spring.
Durham at center seems to be the
only lineman who has a berth to him-
self. He Is a two year letterman in
the post and will be hard to beat out.
Newton is the only other letterman
in the line He is trying out for a
slot at guard.
For the ends Blttick Walker and
Petslck are outstanding. Blttick Is a
frosh who has a good chance to take
a legular hold on the position for the
1937 season. Walker and Petslck have
each imptoved and are likely to be
among those who head for California
next September.
For tackles Alford seems to be one
of the best bets. He is a squadman
who is filled with plenty of hustle.
With a full share of spring training
he hopes to fill the shoes of Coker or
Whltaker. Carrol Is also a squadman
who is showing much improvement
over former seasons. Other candi-
dates are Brookover and Shaw.
For the backflcld Coach Taylor
has a string of six lettermen who
are scrambling for the starting
whistle next year. Nubbin Payne a
letterman of the campaign of 1935
but who did not attend school during
the past year will furnish the back-
field candidates quite a little trou-
ble. Stanford two year letterman is
expected to fill the "Skipper's" shoes.
Watson outstanding as a sophomore
the past season Is expected to be
even better next fall and If this vi-
sion matures he should be all-conference
material for anyone.
Snodgrass playing under a handi-
cap during the past season is ex-
pected to Improve and should be able
to keep up his family's reputation.
Barnhart one of the greatest broken
field runners on the squad seems to
be his old self again. He is fighting
to come from behind to reach the top.
He lettered in 1935 but Injuries dur-
ing the past i ace robbed him of the
award for the 1936 campaign.
Clifford Funderburk seems to be
the outstanding new man. He is a
transfer from Tarleton and some of
the older members of the student body
may remember that his toe is the
thing that won the Baker-Tarleton
game for the soldiers in 1935 kicking
a field goal to score and win the game
3-0. He is fast a good blocker and
punter und is able to snag passes.
He will do the Billies a great service
and may be the answer to the "Lone
Wolf's" prayer for another punter
such as Howard was.
Other brickfield prospects are Rob-
erts a frosh; and Huck Sklles who
Is small but has that hustle demand-
ed by the game. Huck Is a senior and
has his eyes on a letter before he
graduates. He is always ready to
rough up the practice sessions and
can do the same in the game. Rob-
erts has gained quite a bit of weight
and may see a lot of service during
the coming campaign.
Blllle Stewart a frosh who made a
name for himself on the basketball
court during the Billies' race for the
Conference pennant is a good pros-
pect for the gridiron and don't be
surprised if he doesn't do the same
on the field that be did on the hard-
wood floor
positions to watch their steps.
Each day the boys have been sent
through exercise and then the 11m
is put through a blocking and tack-
ling session. The ends and the back-
field men are busy pasting and they
also mix things around with a little
blocking and tackling.
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