The Lone Star Lutheran (Seguin, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 5, Ed. 1 Monday, November 26, 1934 Page: 2 of 4
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THE LONE STAR LUTHERAN
Monday, November 26, 1934
Page Two ______
The Lone Star Lutheran
Published on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month of the
school year by the Student Body of the Lutheran College.
“Entered as second-lass matter October 28, 1929, at the postoffice
at Seguin, Texas, under the Act of March 3, 1879.”
Address all communications to “The Lone Star Lutheran,”
Lutheran College, Seguin. Texas.
Subscription Price: One Dollar per Year
jMember)
THE STAFF
A C Pape_______________________________________Editor-in-chief
Evelyn Jacoby__~-.__________________—j-—---------Assistant Editor
Esther Bracher, Nancy Miller, Brunhilde Morisse, Gilbert
Priess, Mildred Rolf, Vera Schroeter, Roma Voss------Reporters
Martin Schwettmann__________________________Ex-Student Editor
Elenora Range-------------------------------------Campus News
Reno Biesele__________________________________Current Comment
Evelyn Gustafson____________________________Our Literary Corner
Louise Poehlmann_____________________________Books Worthwhile
Hiltrude Braulick____________________________________Who’s Who?
Edmund Heye________________________ Individual Comment
Betty Chrisco________Reporter on musical events and organizations
Scott Shackelford_______________Boys’ Athletics and Dope Bucket
Margaret Weise, Ruth Schneider________Girls’ Athletics and Jokes
James W. Blanton__________________________________________Jokes
Rosalma Neubauer_____________________________Business Manager
Louis Sprain, Jr_____________________________Advertising Manager
Irene Liberty, Leola Usener___________________Assistants to Sprain
Helmuth Dreyer_____________________1________Circulation Manager
Eugene Meier, Wayne Hillyer_________________Assistants to Dreyer
THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving may be regarded as a public ceremony
or as a mental attitude, which are two entirly different
things. To some Thanksgiving is a day when schools,
banks, shops, and offices are closed and people are invited to
participate in a turkey dinner. These people are more
grateful for the holiday than they are for its cause. Then
there are those who are appreciative of, and grateful for,
the gift of life and what goes with it. These individuals
really observe and enjoy Thanksgiving, for so far as the
heart and mind are concerned, gratitude is like cheerful-
ness, contentment, peace of mind, and happiness.
Whether we have been as fortunate as our class-mates,
our fellow-citizens, or others, should not affect the spirit
of Thanksgiving, for the feeling of appreciation depends
more on the nature of the individual than on any visible
assets. The Pilgrims, who landed on the rock-bound coast
of Massachusetts on the shortest day of the year and with
the worst of the winter before them, endured great hard-
ships ; many of them died during the cold, but the nex*t
autumn they set apart a day at Plymouth for Thanksgiv-
ing. To us, it seems, that these people had practically
everything to depress them, and little to be thankful for,
but they thought differently, and publicly thanked God for
His manifold mercies.
As many of us will celebrate the day in our respective
homes, it is appropriate that Thanksgiving should consist
of two elements: Thanks to the Triune God, and family
reunion. Let us be grateful for the many blessings that
are bestowed on us, and preserve the spirit of Thanksgiving
by spending it profusely throughout the year.
LUTHER LEAGUE
In 1935 there will be a national Luther League con-
vention held at Austin, Texas. It is indeed an honor for
Texas to have the meeting place of all the leagues.
T. L. C. will organize a College Luther League Tues-
day night and all students who have interest in church
work should surely see that it is helped through the organi-
zation of Luther Leagues.
The organization does missionary work, helps the poor
and helps the church where ever it is possible. It is up to
the student to see that the college Luther League will be
one of large membership and one that will be backed with
great activity. Will you do your part?
I BOOKS WORTHWHILE |
♦ ♦ ♦♦
♦ ♦ ♦♦
it (By Louise Poehlmann) ::
IN HIS STEPS
By Charles M. Sheldon
When Edward Weeks of the
Atlantic Monthly compiled for the
Institute of Arts and Science a
list of the books United States
readers have liked best in the last
60 years In His Steps, by the Rev.
Charles M. Sheldon, was found to
be easy winner, with no second.
This book, first published in 1899,
has sold about 8,000,000 copies,
four times as many as its near-
est competitor, Freckles, by Gene
Stratton Porter. Because of a
flaw in the copyright, Mr. Sheldon
receives no royalty from his book
—or perhaps it would be more cor-
rect to say that he receives no
monetary royalties for the good
influence which the book may ex-
ert upon the lives of its readers
might be considered royalties of
a kind.
As one reads In His Steps, one
stops, every now and then, to
think, for this story of Mr. Shel-
don’s is a thought provoking work.
The narrative begins with an
everyday, more or less self-satis-
fied, minister of the gospel who
preaches complacently to his com-
fortable congregation, preaches in
a manner which satisfies both
himself and his parishioners be-
cause their eyes are not as yet
opened. Unexpectedly, there comas
into their midst a shabby young
man who changes the life of the
unthinking pastor, enlightening i
him and making him see Chris- j
tianity in its true form. Then,!
because he has found the truth.1
he hastens to pass it on to his!
congregation. The first to accept
the new idea is the wealthy edi-
tor and owner of an influential
newspaper who pledges himself to
follow “In His Steps.” Others,!
too, join the society of those who;
pledge themselves to do as Jesus ;
would do. Great changes are
wrought in that city, and not
alone in that city for the leaven!
spreads and other churches begin
to do as Jesus would have them
do.
Consider what would come
about if the church of America
should open its heart to the mov-
ing of the spirit and rise to the;
sacrifice of its ease and self-satis-
faction in the name of Jesus; and
if the motto “What Would Jesus
Do?” were inscribed not alone
over every church door, but also
in every church member’s heart!
Everyone who reads In His
Steps will find there an interest-
ing, well-told story and a ques-
tion for himself: Am I following
In His Steps? When I decide
upon a course of action do I refer
first and alone to that one and
only and best criterion of Chris-
tian behavior “What Would Jesus
Do?” For a clearer and better
Oration Contest
Students Asked
To Sign Up
All students interested in the
oratorical contest are requested to
sign up with Miss Raetzsch. Ora-
tions are to be written by the in-
dividual on any subject and not
to exceed ten minutes. The stu-
dents will be graded on their
thought, composition, and deliv-
ery. A district contest for both
girls and boys shall be held in
conjunction in each district not
later than the last Friday eve-
ning in March.
Girls will not compete with boys
in either district or state oratori-
cal contest.
-TI.O
Campus Gossip
Blanton says cow hair is serv-
ed with butter to prove that it
(butter) is not oleomargerine.
s(: * *
—And then the rooms of the
derm became darker and darker.
Someone must be blotting out the
light at the door. Yes,—Wimpy,
Rose, and Jacoby were coming in
—each holding four armfuls of
New Braunfels’ brush. And do
they think something of those
“trees”? Just try to get a single
leaf!
* * *
If we rake our memory we
might remember that in 1683
there was some kind of feud going
on between England and France.
Well, history repeats itself (you
never heard that one before),
consequently, we have Alice Hohn
and Eugene Meier in the 150 de-
gree C debate: Resolved, that
Yorktown has more and better as-
sets than Cuero. Alice took the
affirmative. Eugene launched a
strong negative. The material
was really not well organized, but
the hard looks, gestures, and
heated words made up for that.
Homecoming
(Continued from page 1)
haar gave the freshmen the silver
loving cup which had been do-
nated by Mr. Starcke and Mr.
Wilburn, owner and manager re-
spectively, of the Palace Theatre,
to the winners of the homecoming
contests. James Blanton and
Gaylord Hubbard each received a
Bulldog tire cover for being the
best hoboes in the parade. Theo-
dore Poss received a prize for
climbing the greased pole.
The celebration ended with a.
large bonfire on the campus.
Marshmallows were roasted—and
were eaten.
understanding of the meaning
that that question should hold in
our everyday lives and works, turn
to Charles M. Sheldon’s In His
Steps.
WHO’S WHO?
ROSALMA NEUBAUER
Business Manager of the Lone Star Lutheran
Rosalma Neubauer, a true “Yankee,” comes from Oelwein,
Iowa. She liked T. L. C. so well last year as a freshman that
she returned to Texas again this year to complete her sopho-
more year.
“Rosie” holds several responsible positions on the campus.
Probably the greatest of these is the office of business mana-
ger of the Lone Star Lutheran. This is the second year she
has had this position so she is very efficient. As a freshman
Rosalma was secretary of the Missionary society. This year
she is secretary of the sophomore class.
Rosalma is very much interested in literature and dramatics.
She is an admirer of Wcdhouse’s novels and St. Vincent Mil-
lay’s poetry. Her favorite short story writer is Galsworthy.
Rosalma can be ranked among those on the campus who
have a knowledge of dramatic productions. She has read
many of the modern plays and has seen many of the best of
these produced. She has taken parts in “The Hour Glass”
and in “Dumb Dora.” She has also been in various plays
presented in her high school and in her Luther League.
“Rosie” is an excellent athlete. She enjoys all sports, but
basketball, swimming, tennis, ice-skating, and tobagging are
her favorites. Last year she won a letter for participation in
intramural sports.
No description of “Rosie” would be complete without at
least mentioning her hobbies and ideals. The collecting of
interesting short stories, the taking of snapshots, and walking
after supper with Heye fill up her extra time. Her ideal hero
should be tall, dark, and handsome. Norma Shearer and
George Arliss are her favorite movie stars.
Rosalma will probably attend some college or university in
the North next year. She will, with her disposition and per-
sonality, make friends at any school she attends.
i#
CURRENT
COMMENT i
0ur Xttcrar^ Corner
Thanksgiving
Oh surely Thou hast made this world too lovely!
How can I thank Thee, God, for such a home?
As I behold the glories of Thy autumn
My praises seem so feeble and so dumb.
How can I thank Thee, God, for flaming shumacks,
Whose leaflets have absorbed the sunlights rays;
And made of them those mellow, warming, colors
That penetrate the hearts of them that gaze!
How can I thank Thee, God, for such a carpet
Of crackling twigs, and pods that crunch and pop;
On which dry leaves convene, and rest, and rustle,
On which the nuts, and burrs, and acorns drop!
How can I thank Thee for the air of autumn,
That breathes the smell of smoke, and earth, and
rain,
That fills you with a new-born zeal in living,
And makes you want to move and work again!
I could not ever find the words, oh Maker,
To thank for things so lavish and so living;
So help me, Lord, to live a life of praises,
A life of worship, and of true thanksgiving!
—E. Bracher.
By Reno Biesele
The relief administration in this
country has shown exceedingly
well that money is required to I
spend money. Recent investiga-
tions revealed the great amount
of money that was wasted in giv-
ing relief to the unfortunate peo-
ple by the creation of many un-
necessary positions and by the
paying of salaries greatly out of
proportion to the services render-
ed. The payroll in many instances
is as high as 25 per cent to 50 per
cent of the amount administered,
and in some counties, the cost of
giving relief was over a hundred
times as great as the amount giv-
en in relief. As long as such cor-
rupt practices exist in one of the
vital elements of a nation, the
government, the public can expect
little actual aid during times of
distress.
* * *
The Diesel engine, which was
invented in 1892 by Dr. Rudolph
Diesel, has greatly attracted the
attention of manufacturers, engi-
neers, and the public in the last
few months. This type of engine
works on the basis of igniting fuel
by the heat of high compression
and not by the common spark ig-
cnition present in gasoline engines.
The Diesel power unit has made
very definite advances in the fields
of aviation, marine, aircraft, and
land transportation and will
doubtlessly find greater and
greater use in these fields in the
near future. The fuel, oil, used
by Diesel engines is very cheap
compared to gasoline, and the
quantity required per unit of pow-
er is definitely less than that re-
quired of other fuels now in com-
mon use. The future will very
likely find radical changes in the
type and design of almost all
commercial engines, and the Die-
sel engine will play no small part
in bringing about this change.
The recent warfare between
Paraguay and Boliva has finally
stirred the League of Nations into
action. These two South Ameri-
can countries are members of the
League and consequently agreed
upon entering it to settle all con-
troversies likely to lead to war by
the arbitration of the League. The
League of Nations is empowered
to sever financial, economic, and
pilomatic relations with warring
nations, but it is hoped that the
two nations will make the proper
amends to deem any such action
unnecessary. We sincerely hope
the League will be able to carry
out the purpose for which it was
formed.
% * *
The returns of the election of
November 6 were vastly contrary
to all expectations and predic-
tions. In the history of previous
mid-term elections the party in
power has averaged a loss of
forty-nine seats in the House, but
the sensational election returns
not only failed to show a loss but
revealed a very decided gain in
both the House and the Senate.
The Democrats will outnumber
the Republicans by 219 in the
new House. This remarkable vote
of confidence tendered the presi-
dent should indicate that the
country is strongly in favor of th^«
action of the present administrs^fc
tion. A nation that has such un-
wavering confidence in its leader +
certainly has a greater chance to
overcome the important problems
that may confront it than has a
nation that is without a strong
leader.
Recipe For T. L. C.
Pudding
To every year of English add a
little band practice and choir and
athletics and quite a lot of Bible,
and Education, and German, a
pinch of Business Administration,
and a speck of Biology. To one
part of encouragement add two of
discouragement. Stew these well
six hours a day and test occa-
sionally, adding a little spelling
and punctuation, if required.
When pronounced “done,” by the
head chef, flavor with a T. L. C.
Diploma, and set aside to rest.
-TIC-
TRY SMILING
When the weather suits you not,
Try smiling.
When your coffee isn’t hot,
Try smiling.
When your neighbor don’t do right
Or your relatives all fight,
Sure ’tis hard, but then you might
Try smiling.
Doesn’t change the things, of
course,
Just smiling.
But it cannot make them worse,
Just smiling.
And it seems to help your case,
Brightens up a gloomy place,
Then it sort of rests your face,
Just smiling.
—Watchman-Examiner.
Band Plays
(Continued from page 1)
The soloists were accompanied
the piano by Miss Betty ChriscwBc
who is also a student at T. L. C. *
The evening’s program seemed to
have been appreciated very much
by the audience. The band, as a
whole, is indeed grateful to their
Austin friends for the warm re-
ception extended them.
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