The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 19, Ed. 1, Thursday, February 14, 1935 Page: 2 of 4
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Published Weekly by tho Students of Abilene Christian College
Optimist Office Scwcll Auditorium
Address all Correspondence and
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TRINE STARNES
Editor
FOY BRANTLEY
Business MAnAcciv
EDITORIAL STAFF
Marlin Carruth. ...... ....................... ... ............. ...Assistant Editor
Norvclle Young Hope Kccd Lbna Johnson Hope Clements An-
nette Becman Homer Utley liatscll Barret Baxter Walter
Daugherity Joe Edward Parrish Dixie Witt Roberta Bee-
man May Rce Harrison ....................:......Ncws Staff
Otis Galewod J. T. Stanfill Tom Campbell T. J.
McClung Religious Staff
Estelle Duckworth Society
Wildring B. Sherrod Reucl Lemmons Homer Jordan James
Taggart Sara Nell Rives - Features
Elbert Anderson Kietli Moore Morris Howard Bill Locke Sports
BUSINESS
Crystal Blonton
Marjorie Adrian...-.....
Iva Lou Malfours........
Dudley Favor..........
Dora Frances Harvey.
Noble MeGee . .
PEACE ON EARTH" IS PLEA
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The majority of representative college and university
students of the country would not fight should their country
take the aggressive is a war according to the results of a
poll taken recently by the Literary Digest. Of course this
is probably not true. The present set-up being as it is and
mob psychology being what it is most of this group who
voted against war would fight. Some would have caught
the patriotic hysteria and likely would bo among the first
to enlist. Those remaining the conscientious objectors
the ones who still strongly believe in the futility and imbe-
cility of war and others who for some reason do not want to
fight all will be conscripted and have to shoulder arms.
Their valiant efforts and resolves not to fight will have been
in vain.
This does not necessarily have to be true however. It
is possible to conceive of a new viewpoint and a new order
of things. Perhaps this move for peace both national and
international cannot be brought about in a day nor even
in a year but it is true that the youth of today is the back-
bone of the nation tomorrow and in large measure-it isl true
that as the youth of today is thinking the nation of the
future will be acting.
Of course youth peace movement polls and crusades
will work wondrous changes immediately. War is too
hopelessly bound up with diplomatic economic and social
jGutiuitions and attitudes' for
be the leaven that will eventually bring about new ideas
and new diplomatic economic and social institutions and
attitudes and thereby aid the cause of peace.
Then instead of wars being taken for granted and used
as a means for the extinction of mankind they would be
considered wholly barbaric. If this ideal can be reached
the sincere efforts of all however'insignificant will not have
been in vain and there will truly be a reign of "peace on
earth." Lillian Rice.
.On Other
safer rn. (
t TTii 'ontli the young ladies at C-1. A. Denton had a
it v "--fashioned possum hunt including 'daurgs' and
. ".Snered men wise in the ways of Mr. Possum. The
. ifr was enjoyed by all except the possum.
In a room at Baylor dedicated to Texas History one
may see some interesting relics mementos of the early his-
tory of our Empire State. Among these are a cannonball
from Goliad battlefield an unexploded civil war torpedo from
the Gulf brass-barreled pistols of San Jacinto and a small
metalic eagle resembling those on our modern flagstaffs and
said to have been borne on t standard of La Salle the
French cavalier and at one time in the collection of relics
gathered by Gen. Sam Houston.
In order to secure funds for the rebuilding of the admin-
istration building at Hiram College Ohio after its burning
the students sold the bricks from the razed structure as
souvenirs of the event.
MRS. HARSH SUC-
CUMBS TUESDAY
Mr. an Mrs. Walter II. Adams
left Tuesday afternoon for Galll-
tln Tenn. to bo pdesent at the
funeral of Mrs. Adams' mother
Mrs. Harsh who died at tho
Adams' homo here Tuesday. Mrs.
Harsh has mado her home here
ainco to death of her husband last
fall. I Hi
Mr and Mrs. Adams are expect-
ed to return next Sunday or Mon
day. I
papert "Glco Club Silent for 20
Years Will Entortaln Returning
Grads." Leave It to the Sunshine
State to revive 'em.
make all Monty Orders Payable to
June 28 1929 at the postofficc at
Act of August 24 11HZ.
STAFF
.....Assistant Business Manager
...-Associate Business Manager
..Associate uusiness manager
......Circulation Manager
. ....Secretary
.................. Cohections
that. That may however
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PUNSl
People of high intelligence don't
laugh at putis according to Pro-
fessor Richard N. Sears of Har-
vard. He based this conclusion on
a bit of research involving tho col-
lection of a series of puns which
were considered sure "laugh get-
ters." These he sprung on a group
of students from time to time.
Those in tho habit of getting "A"
grades just sat back and greeted
each sally with a mournful coun-
tenance but those with low marks
laughed uproariously ho reported.
(Pssst. Maybe the "A' students
didn't get the gags).
A hundred men may make an en-
campmont but it takes a woman to
I make a home. Chinese Proverb.
MLDCAT
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Perhaps the llttlo eptsodo a few
nights ago taught Don Nelson and
Howard Garner that It is advisable
to make diligent precautions be-
fore liquidating their assets at an
inopportune time and place.
Last week the Gatas this week
the Kojles. Wo offer our sympathy
to those poor pledges who have to
enduro bo much In order to become
fully affiliated with their organi-
zations. It has been quite a show
nevertheless; and we hope theso
ostentatious ordeals make worthy
club members of tho pledges.
Like" aomo fantastic Egyptian
tale involving unknown suspicious
natives lurking in dark grotesque
underground passages filed with
strange shapes crio sounds and
unpleasant atmosphere is the latest
mystery of Zcllner Hall. As yet
we have failed In our endeavor to
pry into tho deep dark secret so
closely guarded by those who arc
lucky enough to know the facts.
The W. W. O. reigns supreme
until some handsome prince res-
cues tho enchanted princess and
breaks the dreaded spell.
What is the matter with Mary
Wooten lately? She seems to have
assumed an individualistic air that
casts aside any attempt on tho part
of helpful willing friends to re-
store her to her natural self. Per-
haps some tentative impediment is
the cause and nn unbinding of
theso undesirable bonds is only a
matter of time.
It is understood that Mary JpnrnnrrrM-m-r-n"hr jjinw
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uicunauqucuuui mailer ana inaaj
incir lnumaio rciauonsmp is now
a thine of tho past. We haven't
investigated the validity of this
news but it seems possible. Per
haps Brian disapproved of the in
itiation tactics of last week.
If anyono wants to know of the
merits of an osteopath wo recom-
mend his going to Myrtle Parrish
She seems to be well informed of
tho advantages" greatness and un-
surpassed ability of this particular
type of doctor.
Gwen Walker sophisticate a la
supreme is decidedly the monarch
of tho week. With five humble
subjects to bow in respect to her
dominating presence Her Majesty
is obviously enjoying tho unlimited
powers that have unraveled from
haughty aspirations to a delight
ful actuality. May our Dictator
never diolt!
POETRY
SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES
Study it carefully
Think of it piayerfully
Deep in thy heart let its pure pre-
ccpts dwell.
Slight not its history
Ponder its mystery
None can e'er prize it too fondly or
well.
Accept the glad tidings
The warnings and chldlngs .
Found in this volume of heavenly
lore;
With faith that's unfailing
And lovo all prevailing
Trust In its promiso of life ever-
more. With fervent devotion
And thankful emotion
Hear tho blest welcome respond
to its call;
Life's purest oblation
Tb heart's adoration
Givo to the Savior: who died for us
all.
May this mesjago of lovo
From the Tribune above
To all nations and kindred be given
Till tho ransomed shall raise
Joyous anthems of praise
Hallelujah on earth and In heaven-
Anonymous. It is said that certain manufac-
turers are starting out on a small
scale in manufacturing goldfish
sk'ns into ladles' slippers. &
unu Drain nua iruuuiu over Boneinmc8 K0
Splashes
Shrieks
Dy NORVEL YOUNG
Wahl Pleaso don't Mama! I
won't do it any more really sho
started it oh please Mama! Who
has not uttered such anguished
cries or heard them from his piny
fellow in days gone by? This time
it was a fight not n mud fight
fist fight hair pulling fight but n
water fight! Ono of tho most prim-
itive forms of mortal combat
known to woman. Psychologists at-
tribute it to an original stone age
urgo which is expressed by tho two
year-old when mother attempts to
use tho wnshpan. But ladles and
gentleman we hove the privilege
of announcing a .most unusunl'
phenomena. Where T ho girls'
dormitory. When 7 Tuesday night
What? A first class old tlmcy wat-
cr fight. Who7 Guess. We don't
want to get wet.
It happened this way. Some
slight dispute arose about who was
going to cat the mud pics which
five little college girls woro imfc-
MPreac
LtkeWorJJ
(Last Week's Report)
Leroy Brownlow preached at Put
nam last Lord's Day.
Omar Blxler spoke for the Pecan
Street Mission in Abilene.
Falvcy Conley went to Hawloy.
James Curlec visited tho church
at Blair.
Harvey Childress reports that
tho church in Bollinger had an in-
creased attendance at all services
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irviu uruKiin visucu uiu i:uii
gregation at Shields.
Arthur Francis was heard by tho
Ibex brethren.
Lucinn Farrar spoke at Locust
Street in Abilene.
Otis Gatewood continues nt Roch-
ester. J. M. Gilpatrick preached at
Crossroads with two to place num.
borshlp.
Bryant Mcsser and Floyd T.
Hamilton spoke at Midway
Reucl Lemmons reports one res-
toration at Tabernacle.
Jack Niblack went to Eskota.
Marshall Patton was heard by
the Albany brethren.
G. B. Shclbourno spoke four
times over the week-end nt Hylton.
George Stephenson reports nn
excellent crowd nt Arlington.
Frank Traylor had two restora-
tions at Swenson.
Austin Varncr spoke ot Hope.
Tho church at Coleman heard
Eugene White.
Arthur Davis went to Lawn.
Don Morris preached ut Balrd.
Bomcr Gist is .now working at
Olden.
Batsell Baxter continues nt An-
son. Thomas Campbell spoko ot tho
White Church near Colorado.
PERSONALS i
Mrs. K. C. Afojer of. Fredorlck
Okla. has been visiting her daugh-
ter Louise for a. few days.
Miss Sarah Lee McCalcb a for-
mer student visited on the campus
Monday.
Miss Vera Babcr plans to enter
school again this semostor.
Misses Kathleen Hardin and
Maurino Boykln havo beon ill.
Miss Paulino Starr went to Min-
eral Wells for the week-end.
Curtis Leo Davis visited his
homo near Lubbock during the!
week-end. He preached to tho home
congregation Sunday.
Miss Prlco King was the guest
of Miss Helen Faye Reddcll in An-
son for tho week-end.
Mrs. Mary Locko visited rela-
tives in Mineral Wells Sunday.
Miss Marjorie Adrian went to
her home in Trent for the week-
end. t
Yalo Unlersitv in interesting it
self In efforts to combino th(nrned
i'ical and dental professions If the
union domes to dsh! newsnnncrs
probably will renort that they've
put teeth' in 'the medical laws. I
Sloshes Screams And
Sound In Zellner Hall
In?. Four of thorn started bawl-
ing for Mama but ono of tho little
lambs developed n pugnacious at-
titude. Think of itl one of theso
sweet dainty little coquettes be-
came fighting mad (that's some-
thing like "pugnacious").
Just remember that these same
timid coquettes were playing tho
part of Juliet to 20 choruiirg Ro-
moos the night befgrc. (This
modem ngo la not satisfied with
ShakcBpcnro'8 single couple. They
do everything In n big way. What
would Romeo have 'thought if Ju-
lict had been reduced to tears I
mean water flghtlng7
Anyway when this belligerent
idea entered into this would-be
Juliet's heart tho floods descended
and the rains enme. Her disputant
opponents immcdlntcdly retreated
for n council of war which resulted
in liquid retaliation. Splash 1
Scream I Shrieks! Slamming of
doors. Sloshing of 1120 from hnn-
dy glasses pans dresser trnys. My
Countless Conflicts Caused
By Certain Campus Clocks
"TImo and tldd wait for no man"
so snlu Shakespeare or was it
Popo (Jack) or Utlcy? But people
around A C. C. campus certainly
havo to wnlt for time despite Jiie
fact 50 per cent of the students and
faculty members aro possessors of
watcho or clocks.
; Tho reason for the wait? Well
'tho clock that Is suppose to bo the
lendcr of all tho clocks for the col-
lege doesn't nlways find time to be
on time mnybu it is slow maybe ( about this clock is that tho busses
it Is fast. And even it has been run by it. (Coach Wcctns might
known to be only three and three- find somo material for his track
fourths minutes off Standard. I team by watching girls run for
Tho clock In the lobby of the Ad. tho bus)
building Is electric it controls the' Did you ever notice the clock In
t'mo of. tbo clock In the Bursnr's tho cafe. Why It is n real nico
office this time It is the ajslst- looking clodk but it doesn't wotk
ant's office. Bro. Smith that cither.
causes all the bolls to ring. But The two clocks in tho library b!d
tho funny thing about the Bursar's for one of. tho first places of prom-
clock is thnt the dial or face tutns inence. Tho larec one on the cast
four times every 25 hours Instead
of having hnnds to tum. There is
a schedule connected in some tech.
nlcnl fashion that regulates tho The green clock on the shelf Is the
bells for classes during Lecture ono that causes so much distur-
week Sundays or regular routine. ' banco when somo grassy freshman
(And this is the very clock that or a classy senior insists ont set-
is responsible for the bells ringing ting the alarm much to the cm-
all night long ns it has been heard bnrrnssment of tho librarian.
to do.)
There there is tho clock in tho
auditorium the one thnt has never
been known to be correct. (Or has
it?) There is something funny
about that clock preachers or
speakers of any species will get up
and say "I'll take only a minute or
two of your time" and then talk
30 minutes. They must think tho
clock stops and waits for them to
get through then count time. Only
students who havo had classes in
tho auditorium can realizo tho
anxiety tho tlmc-pieco cause.
(Church services don't count).
Everyone Is looking for tho clock
in tho dining hnll. Thnt clock-
wherever and whoever It may be
insists on telling it is time for stu-
dent to como to breakfast when
really it Is fivo minutes beforo timo
-and who can bo expected to be
Pressed a wholo fivo minutes be-
foro seven? and nt noon and at
night when really pressing duties
call the clock plays a trick and
says It Isn't time to eat for fivo
minutes when you know nil time
it is and how you can think of ex-
CAPTAIN LINCOLN
He steered a ship Into a sea
It knew not port nor calm nor lea.
On stormy billows it was tossed
In bloody waves 'twas all but lost.
Ho held tho helm and steered it on
Tlirougii shallows breaker reef.
and ptone ""
With patient will he held his post
And laid his course for freedom's
coast.
Ho stoeredthat'shlp Into aport
- iWnr torn and marred but still
afloat
Just ns that trood shin reached tho
land
Its captain fell at murderer's hand
what funl Don't you wish you
could havo been thero? Tho battle
is in full swing and both sides are
drenched and dripping. Ono sldo
falls back for ammunition across
tho hall A laugh of. victory rings
out (he who laughs last etc) and'
the fighting lulls .momentarily.
A slight tap upon tho door of tho
aggressors. Already they nro
coming bnck. Open tho door Just n ;
crack and swing!
"Oh MIbb Watson! Oh we cr
en why where is everybody?"
"Young lady come with me. Is
this tho proper decorum for a col-
lcga student etc far into tho
night."
Well folks it all goes to show
that Columbus' lovo for water is
still alive oven on tho dry land of
Texas. Thoy say kind of low that
if you will como around about ton
somo night you will sec another'
fireman's ball. Pc suro and bring
your boat.
cuscs for being I ito for tho date
or class!
Some tcijiorn have found pecu-
liar tlme-pl cos that give Incorrect
time so students nro always lato
for the n xt clas.
And tho clock In tho bookstore.
Usually it can bo relied upon for
fairly accurate time but who wants
accurate time hen a teacher wants
rrhool time for you to get to class
on time. And the terrible part
wall Is supposed to bo regulated by
the ono in tho lobby but "It isn't
hooked up" so says Mr. Johnson.
Who could overlook tho clock in
tho offlco nt tho girl's hall? Well
confidentially no one has been
found who can tell exnetly from
whence it enmc somewhero 'way
off evidently for tho face is dirty
the hnnds need washing and thero
is no crystal on it Mrs. Cogdcll
tries to keep it with school time
but how the boys do try to explain
it is incorrect when thry are late.
One watch that needs to bo pre-
sented with all kinds of honors is
tho wntch that kept time at tho
McMurry-A. C. C. football game in
1033. Can you ever forget? Thut
was one time when timo alone could
tell. A ballgamo is one timo whon
good timo keeping is desired es-
pecially if the score is tied In
our favor.
And the alarm clocks? Well
that typo Is just about the most
popular typo when exams are hero
not just around the corner. Did
you over get up about 5 o'clock dur-
ing exam week and count tho
nlarms you can hear? Try it some-
time (Listen to the nlarms I
mean).
That captain passed at death's com-
mand Into n fairer sea nnd land
That noble ship once strained and
bent "
Is a united government.
1 ReVUl Lemmons.
ABOUT KINGS
Tho most poworful 's Wor-king;
The lailest Shlr-klng;
Tho wittiest Jo-king;
The quietest Thin-king;
Tho thirstiest Drin-k'ng;
The slyest Win-king;
une noueMTTat-king.
Tho Trade" Winds L. A. Calif.'
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