Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University, Ex-Student Edition, April 1944 Page: 5
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Lubbock Exes Observe
H-SU Day For Campaign
The second largest gathering of H-SU
exes that has assembled during the school's
$500,000 building and endowment campaign,
met in Lubbock recently.
Dr. R. N. Richardson, who was the prin-
cipal speaker, and Mrs. Richardson attended
the luncheon. They, along with eighty other
exes who participated in discussions, ex-
pressed very much enthusiasm about the
campaign.
"We came back with a sizable bond and
promises of many others," Mrs. Richard-
son stated. The only other place where a
larger group has assembled is in Abilene.
Frances Merle Cooper, senior H-SU music
student sang and Mrs. Holland Cox, presi-
dent of the ex-student association of South
Plains, presided.
That Sunday was Hardin-Simmons Day
in Lubbock and the morning service of the
First Baptist Church was set aside for the
occasion. Dr. Richardson was the speaker
and Miss Cooper led the congregation in
singing the athem and she also sang a solo,
with Mrs. Jane Robertson of the music
faculty accampanying. J. D. Riddle, former
educational director at the' First Baptist
Church in Abilene, presided.
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CONTRIBUTIONS
The following have sent dues from Feb-
ruary 25th to March 22. When your name
appears in this list, it serves as a receipt
for your contribution. Thank you again for
your cooperation and interest.
(D-Dues, Misc.-Miscellaneous, Off. Imp.-
Office Improvement, Mem.-Memorial Fund)
Mrs. Hubert Isbell, San Antonio, D1; Ma-
voreen Reeves Martin, Seymour, Tex., D1;
Hinton Hamilton, Dallas, Tex., D1; James
Neely, Charleston, S. C., D1; Mrs. L. B.
Howard, Stephenville, Tex., D1; Norma
Jean Humphries Mauldin, Phenix, Ariz.,
D1; Ruth Jackson Buchard, Van Horn, Tex.,
D1; Lt. (j. g.) Max Nunn, San Diego. Cal.,
D5; Edna Baker, Tolar, Texas, D2. Norma
Bell Corley, Washington, D. C., D1. Cpl.
Marvin Harris, A.P.O. New York, D1. Faye
Marie Partridge Martin, Louisville, Ky.,
Mem.2, D1; Mr. and Mrs. Moon Mullins,
Crane, Texas, D2; O. E. and Lucille Chance,
San Francisco, Calif., D2; C.P.O. & Mrs.
Floyd Hooton, Jacksonville, Fla., D1; Mrs.
K. B. Walker, Memphis, Tenn., D1; Betty
Sue Pitts Drury, Ft. Worth, Texas, D1;
Marjorie Gilbert, Dallas, Texas, D1; Mrs.
N. J. Chisolm, Jr., Amarillo, Tex., D3; Lois
McKee Campbell, Camp Jordan Johnston,
Fla., D1; Earnest Westmoreland, Ft.
Worth, Tex., D1; Pat Patridge Johnson,
Fabens, Texas, D2; Capt. and Mrs. Foy O.
King, San Francisco, Calif., D2; Annie
Laurie McCarroll, Morrisville, Pa., D1.Students Make Pledge
To Red Cross Drive
Gifts from students and faculty members
in a special chapel rally far exceeded the
Red Cross drive quota that had been allot-
ed to us. At the suggestion of Mary Nisbett
Shaw, Maj. David Evans,, M.R.T.C. special
service officer, made a plea that we give
one dollar for each of the 905 stars on the
college service flag, and five dollars for
each gold star. It is thought that there are
1500 ex-students in service. Pledges and
contributions totaled $1413.85.
Mr. Burnam, head of the math depart-
ment, made the statement after chapel that
the true Hardin-Simmons spirit was pre-
valent in chapel that morning.
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Dewece McGahey Pro-
moted to 1st. Lieut.
Esme Dewece McGahey, graduate, has
been promoted to the rank of 1st Iieut. in
the women's Army Corps. Dewece in com-
manding officer of the W.A.C. detachment
at Pine Camp, N. Y., and Assistant specialservice officer in charge of athletics and
recreation for the post. She was formerly
speech teacher in Lueders High School.
While in H-SU Dewece majored in speech
taking the lead in school productions, and
she also received state honors in dramatics.
She held membership in the H-SU Chapter
of Alpha Psi Omega, Players Club and
Cowgirls.
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NEWS IN BRIEF
Seven student debators and orators re-
turned recently from Durant, Okla., win-
ners of three debates for boys, three for
girls, and a third place in oratory in a meet
of Southwestern Colleges and Universities.
W. A. Stephenson, head of the H-SU gov-
ernment department and assistant dean, is
debate coach and accompanied the group to
Durant.Chaplain Tatum Is
Sent To 'Frisco
Chaplain Horace O. Tatum, 1922 graduate,
has been assigned to the U. S. Naval dry
docks at Hunter's Point, San Francisco, an
annex to the Navy yard at Mare Island.
While in school, Tatum was an outstand-
ing student, being active in debate. He won
state-wide recognition in oratorical con-
tests. He married Lucille Ford and the
couple have one daughter, Sylvia. They are
with him in California.
Chaplain Tatum writes that his duties
are many and varied. In addition to his
usual duties, he has to direct a branch of-
fice of the Naval Relief Society, as well as
an educational officer. He likes his new
assignment, and states, "It is going to be a
grand duty." He also writes that after he
arrived there, San Francisco had the hard-
est earthquake experienced in many years,
but "doesn't think his coming had anything
to do with it."
CAPTAIN BLAKE BACK-
award of the Air Medal shortly after, and
commendation for the' ferry job.
His Air Medal now has two Silver Clust-
ers, each one equivalent to five Oak Leaf
Clusters.
After his transfer from the carrier com-
mand in mid August, 1943, Captain Blake
took part in raids over occupied Europe
from North Africa, many of them taking 11
hours to complete. On almost every mission
they encountered ifghters and flak, but
Captain Blake was never aboard a plane
that was forced down.
In North Africa, Blake visited in a num-
ber of French homes, and for entertainment
spent sometime in the Red Cross recrea-
tion hall for officers. "The Red Cross has
more contact with the Army than it does
with the air corps," he said. "But they met
us with coffee and doughnuts when we re-
turned from long missions."
Blake and his group moved into Italy in
December where they stayed until the end
of January, flying on to England. He was
on his way home from then until the last of
February. While in North Africa, the navi-
gator saw Mancil Shaw, an H-SU ex.
several times.
Captain Blake wears a service ribbon for
the English-North African-Middle Eastern
campaign, with three stars designating the
landing in North Africa, the Tunisian and
Sicilian campaigns. He has also a ribbon
for participation in the American theater.
Captain Blalke has reported to Miami,
Fla., where he will be reassigned.
Annual informal tea honoring faculty
members and the staff of Hardin-Simmons
University was given by the Cowgirls at the
Woman's Club this month.
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