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THE H-SU BRAND
December 1. 1945
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Exchanges Student Quota $20000 founding Up
South rnaires Passed This On
Wo are now on tho threshold of that new
world of tomorrow and arc about to lay down
all ourVcapons of war But let us hold onto
at least one of those weapons the most pow-
crful;..wcaDont the. world will ever know a
weapon ijso powerful that in less than four
yqarswb1 wbre able to produce the greatest
army navy and air force in world's liistory.
When wo 'were attacked wo forgot about our
petty bickerings and name callings in political
and social life and as brothers we joined hands
and shoulder to shoulder wo worked and fought
and as a result this weapon brought ns tho
victory. I want to urge you to forge that
weajion and use it use it as our boys used it
overseas in defense of America and democracy.
That weapon is Unity yes unity is a weapon
of peace as well as of war and it is a living
things for it lives in tho hearts and minds of
one hundred and thirty million Americans. It
lives in the sacrifices and heroism of the peo-
ples of the United States. It is the message
of the dead it is their bequest to us the liv-
ing. I plead with you my fellow Americans
to join hands now you and your neighbor
regardless of race religion nationality or class
for united wo hve divided we die.
The Hitlers whether in Gcrmnny or Japan
or right hero in America do not want unity
for their business is disruption chaos and con-
fusion; to put tho city against the country
worker against farmer Christian against Jew
Negro against white Catholic against Pro-
testant and business against labor. I'm not
speaking primarily in defense of any one
minority group or religion I'm speaking for
all the peoples of America and democracy. I'm
speaking even in defense of myself for if big-
otry ever takes real root in this country you
and I are lost. Together let us make a world
of freedom democracy and good will a world
forever dedicated to human dignity and human
worth. And let us not unthinkingly criticize
or call names or resort to any of the tactics of
the Nazis or fascists.
If they say I am ignorant I will improve
myself. If they say I am dirty I will cleanse
myself. But if they object to the color of my
skin I can only refer them to God who gave
it to me. The Southernaircs Concert.
Respecting School Property
Did you know that Mr. Webster says re-
spect means "regard; expression of esteem;
manner of treating others"? Had it ever oc-
curred to you what you would think of stu-
dents who carved their initials on your desks
counters and walls if you were in charge of
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The. ancient proverb is still resounding that
"fool's names and fool's faces are always seen
in public places.' We as students are clamor-
ing for improvements yet we damage and de-
stroy the property we are now trusted with.
The statue of the Cowboy (a true work of
skill and art) is not a place for your initials
to be left to posterity. ..either is the cannon
and other historic places on the campus. Carv-
ing is only one of the abuses to school property.
Let us remember that the others to come after
us and do our bit in keeping things "ship-
shape." K.A.
An 'Ole H-SU Tradition
Most of tho old students know the certain
traditions about our university that must be
kept alive; but even a few of the old students
and certainly the new students should know
just what some of these numerous traditions
are.
First of all there is the tradition of no smok-
ing on the campus. Smoking is not condemned
by the faculty and students but it is just an
accepted rule that there will be no smoking
here on the "Forty Acres." If you must
smoke couldn't you wait until after you leave
the campus.
There are many things concerning freshmen
that'help to make a college a college that should
bo kept alive. For example all freshmen girls
are asked to wear green ribbons merely to
brand them as such and for no other par-
ticular reason. Also each year at one pep
rally the freshmen are asked not required to
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A weekly college newspaper published every
Saturday during the school year by the Hardin-
Simmons Press Club in the Interest of the Student
Body of Hardin-Simmons University.
Entered as Second Class mail matter June 22 1917
at the Postoffice at Abilene Texas under
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dress in outlandish style to add to the spirit
of tho students at that time. If a poll were
to be taken among former students of H-SU
most of them would say that those foolish
things they did when they were freshmen arc
the most vivid memories of their college days.
Then going to a'. More serious side of tradi-
tions there is" that of Founders Day. On
that day a special chapel program is held;
then after it all the faculty and student body
march over to the Triangle to place wreaths of
flowers on the graves of our college dignitaries
sleeping there.
Each year there is observed what is known
as "Student's Day." On that particular day
students take over the faculty's place and
the university is run only by students on that
day. This creates a spirit of good will- between
the students and the faculty. So certainly it
should be observed from year to year.
There are so many traditions that caeli of
them can not be given in detail but the abovo
ones are among the most important. Let's
keep up the traditions of our fine university.
D. II.
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"But why are you pawning all
your nightshirts?"
"I have got a Job as a night watch-
man!" Karlkaturcn (Chrlstlanla).
Stop Initial Carving
The sentry continually marches by tho tomb
of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington cemetery.
Such has proven necessary. When the monu-
ment was first erected curious ou-lookers start-
ed chipping bits of stone from the monument
for souvenirs.
Such an act is outrageous. Yet there is
similar disrespect on the H-SU campus as
shown by the "initial carving" on the Cow-
hand. "5
This monument was eroded in memory and
in honor of the pioneer cattlqmcn. It is a
distinguished work by a brilliant young Amer-
ican who lost his life while in service for his
lountry. J.D.
Our "Funny Papers"
This is a rather trivial subject but perhaps it
is worth a few paragraphs. The comic strips
or "funnies" originally designed for children
have undergone a tremendous change change
for the worse.
They were supposedly created for amuse-
ment and although some still have this general
purpose a few like "Little Orphan Annie" and
the "Gumps" are as dismal as a winter ruin.
Weighty problems are dealt with by the
characters involved and much preachy philos-
ophy is issued through tho mouths of the char-
acters. In "Little Orphan Annie" for ex-
ample the brilliant-minded little girl having
already organized the town for civilian defense
work is busy straightening out the love life of
her adult friends. x
Such involved messes havo no place in tho
comic section and I will be happy when they
are taken out. M.Y.
Saddle Songs
NAMES
By Brennis Sogers
Someone calls my name . . .
I hear it and am startled . . .
It seems so strange to hear one's name called.
Have you not had your name spoken
And have you not thought "Can they mean
met"
And have you not answered as in a dream
thinking
How strange it is to have your name called?
Have you not sometimes reflected
On the numerous names of people
And have thought how this name suits this
person
And how that name suits that person
And how some names would never suit any
person t
And often does not the sound of a name recall
some scene to your mind
Some half remembered thought?
Names are strange aren't they?
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REAL VALUES
By Marvin Harris
Our lives are not measured
By the things we possess;
. BuUwerarejrewardqd. .
According to our usefulness. ""
'Tis not the silver
Nor the gold that live ;
But it is our deeds
And the help that we give.
Life is but a vapor
That passeth away;
And it should be filled
jWitli good things every day.
So give mo a friend that is true
The touchof a hand that is strong;
Then my lifo will not bo empty '
For I will help others along
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Philosophical Phrases
Some peoplo have tact others tell the truth.
Anon.
Look for the good points in the other fellow
remember he has to do the same for you.
Happiness and goodness according to cant-
ing moralists stand in tho relation of effect
and cause.
Diplomacy : Tho art of letting some one else
have your way.
If you wish to appear agreeable in society
you must consent to bo taught many things
which you know already.
When her lipi say "No"
But her eyes say "Yes"
YouVe an awful fool
To stop and gUcss.
Dolly Lariat.
"It was grand of you to dive lrom
that height fully clothed to effect
such a magnificent rescue" ex-
claimed a man patting the hero.
"That's all very well" replied tho
hero. "But what I want to know is
who pushed me in?"
A little girl of five was enter-
taining tho caller while her mother
was gottlng ready. One of the ladies
remarked to the other with a sig-
nificant look "Not very p-r-e-t-t-y"
spelling the latt word.
"No" said the child quickly "but
awful s-m-a-r-t."
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Scoutmaster: "Where is Bill?"
Scout: "Do you moan that fellow
that wears a size 14 shoes?" r
Scoutmaster: "Yes."
Scout: "He's down at the cross-
roads turning around."
Employer: "Anything you can do
better than any one else?"
Applicant: "Yes I can read my
handwriting."
Toronto Globe and Mail.
Up to 16 a lad is a Boy Scout;
after 16 ho becomes a girl scout.
Poor flea she knows all her chil-
dren will go to the dogs.
Round-Up.
A terrible thing
Has come to pass.
I woke up twice
In history class.
From a freshman letter home:
"So you see Mom. this effort we
are puttin' forth for me to como to
Howard Payne ain't goin' to end in
disaster after all. Who knows I
might some day be equal to that fel-
low Shakespeare. He's a poet. Mom
that lived in England somewhere
and seels over 6000 books a year. I
guess he has a pretty nice bookshop."
i Dennis: I lockctta car before wc
left it and now confound it I've lost
the key.
Dumb Dora (helpfully): Never
mind Dennis; it's a swell night so
let's ride home in the rumble seat.
To the debbie it's the stag-line
To the comic it's the gag-line
To the prof it's the outline
To the modiste it's the hemline
To the commuter it's the bus-line
To the co-ed it's the same old Jine.
Campus Chat.
She wasn't exactly cross-eyed
one of her eyes just ignored the
other one.
Wichitan.
Then there was the fellow who
went to too many movies on school
nights and wrote on his examina-
tion paper "Any resemblance to the
actual answers is purely coincidental."
Housewife: "What do you work at
my poor man?"
Tramp: "At intervals ma'am."
Detroit Free Press.
A dandelion may be yellow but
even he comes up for mower.
The Round-Up.
Cannibal Chief: "Put that lean
hungry missionary in a cage and fat-
ten him up a bit befe--tbo banquet."
Hjcad Cook (two weeks later):
"Your Highness we have fed the
missionary on the fat of the land but
he is still as thin as ever."
Cannibal Chief: "That's funny! 1
wonder if he could be worrying
about anything."
"Goodness George! This is not
our baby! This is the wrong car-
riage." "Shut up! This is a better carriage!"
Proud Papa: Don't you think it's
about time the baby learned to say
"Papa"?
Mothers Oh no I hadn't intonded
telling him who you are until he be-
comes a little stronger.
Fortune Teller: "This bump on
your head shows you are very ser-
ious." Client: "That's right I got that by
putting myhead in the shaft to see
if the dumb-waiter was coming up
and "he wasn't."
Class of '48: Do you know who
was the first electrician?
She: No who?
Class of '48: Adam. Ha furnished
spara parts for tha first loudspeaker.
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Like all the rest of you your local
dirt shovelcr made it back from the
holidays in three pieces. It's nice to
be back. . . . Wc won't be bothered
about eating turkey for another three
' weeks entertaining kinfolks and
gad! what should drop in on Thanks-
giving Day Gradosl Oh well lead
on MeDuff the jury ia seated and
now for exhibit A.
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On "AnipU Sheet" Mite
The balcony is giving off with the
noisy hush-hush chatter of an ex-
pectant audience of college stu-
dents. In a moment the curtain will
rise to reveal the best little piece of
entertainment to have been brought
to Bchrens this year the talking
will cease and programs will stop
fluttering. But the time before the
curtain is indicative of the festive
social air brought on by the occasion.
And the things you can see in a
place like this)
The audience reading from top
to bottom drawer goes something
like this: the moneyed class seated
in the reserved section close to the
front and supposedly receiving the
greatest advantage the not-so-moneyed
class seated in the middle
rear of the auditorium (this includes
students with a date and a little
money but not enough); and last
of all quietly occupying the balcony
in dignified silence the college stu-
dents themselves. Not from them
come the muted whispers of the
indiscreet nor yet the full-throated
roar of a bald-headed man in the
moneyed section whose delicate
nerves have been somewhat shat-
tered by the patter of large juicy
paper wads against the taut pink
forehead just above the back of his
neck. Tho origin of the paper wads?
Oh that would be telling. The bal-
cony loses none of its dignity.
From where we are seated in the
balcony we can look down and
around and see so many. queer
things! Mamma what is that funny-
looking red and green and black and
gold thing sticking up over the back
of that scat? Mamma! I'm scared!
(This last upon occasion of the funny-looking
thing turning around and
giving the speaker one of those cold
revenge-seeking looks as Mamma
whispers frantically "Hush Darling
. . . That's a hat!").
And here in the loft-hand balcony
front; some people are sure silly.
Everybody in that section of the
auditorium is playing fascinatedly
with some sort of little bean-bag-stuffed
animal with a dissipated-
looking expression on its homely
mug. Even Dr. Watts is taking his
turn. When a thing like that can
capture and hold the playful atten-
tion of strong-minded men some-
thing smells in Denmark.
Over there opposite this scene sits
the Man with the Bedroom Eyes
brooding over his inner thoughts.
The Queen of the H-SU campus sits
by his side but docs he swoon as
he should? No. Wonder just what
runs through the mind behind those
eyes?
Comes the wail of the anguished
"They put mo behind a post!" Ah
let us pass on. Souls in torment arc
not to be viewed by casual observers.
Boy look at all the fur coats will
ya? Mm-mm look at that drooly
black dress on tha usher. Now I
hqve at last discovered the main use
for the Scotch tape. Besides mend-
ing window shades I mean.
There's another hat. Hatmakcrs
must be cither maniacs or else
drunks on one continual spree. This
one has a long swaying tail of a
thing with a tassel on the end.
There it hangs and tickles the neck
of the unfortunate individual to the
right of the wearer of the curse. Oh
people!
Checz. Look here on this pro-
gram! "Liquor by Park and Til-
ford" it says. Do you suppose it's
real? I guess it would have to be.
Heathen habit!
The lights grow dim. The audi-
ence students and moneyed people
alike givc a low hum of delight then
settle to a subdued wait. The cur-
tain sweeps open to the tunc of
whining ropes. And the play has
begun. The social hour is over.
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"I went away for change and rest"
"Hope you had a nice time."
"No. The hotel waiters got my
change and tho manager got the
rest."
a Ueu Sou . . .
Question: What improvements
would you suggest for a greater
Hardin-Simmons?
PEGGY JETT: A girls dorm!
JOYCE McWHORTER: A side-
walk from the street to the beanery.
JOAN TERRY: Student Center-
Hurry! MARY REDWINE: Ad building.
JOY SHEFFIELD: Better food.
LORA PEARL HAYNES: A heat-
ing system in the gym.
NITA MORGAN: Juke box in the
book store.
SUE CARDWELL: New harness
and saddles for the stables (and new
horses).
PEGGY WELLS: More boys!
MISS CULPEPPER: New furni-
ture for the dorms.
CHERRY WILLIAMSON: A new
and better library.
JOYCE CANNON: Club rooms a
social center for elub meetings.
BILL BENDER: A pool room.
DOUG FOSTER: More benches on
the campus.
FRANCES UBBEN: More sports
like skating and ice rinks.
W. T. MORGAN: Fewer lights on
the campus.
BUDDY BATES: Another flag pole
so we can put up a freshman flag.
IRA P. GUNN: A nice eating place
that would be open at night that stu-
dents could go to.
GENE PHELPS: Beautify the cam-
pus flowers and stuff.
WIMPY HARPER: A nursery here
on the campus would do home mak-
ing majors good as well as others.
RUBY LEE THOMPSON: Escula-
tors in the Science hall.
RALPH LUTTERS: Improve tho
tennis courts.
DOROTHY ESTEP: New forks for
tho beanery with prongs.
M. L. HOLLAND: Better food and
more milk.
MRS. CURTIS: Better lighting sys-
tem in class rooms and more dis-
play room in the book store.
Well kids before long all of Fer-
guson will come under tho heading
of solitary confinement for inmates!
Two more pretty llttlo coeds are
lockod within the walls. Toars o'
tears Kleenex pies.
Fern Shipley! Glad to see you're
back.
W. T. Morgan and Margaret Con-
way aro still that way about each
othor. Goo.
Is it a secret formula a home
success course or what? Wc are
speaking of that man "Liz" Herring
is sporting around these days.
Wilson Ross stays around Smith
hall quite a bit could it bo because
of Jimmio Meok?
Mike Ramsey was really hunting
for Jean Morris Monday night. Did
you find her with that lieutenant?
Joy Hubbard is goofing off those
days but sho really has a good rea-
son. The same old story the flu.
Chester O'Brien what did you do
with the key given to you to the
back door of Smith hall?
Bill Sorcll proudly announces the
list of his brothers:
Ira Allen
Mike Ramsey
R. G. Taylor
Crowley Morgan
James O'Connell
Don Patton
"Speck"
Robert Moatcs
Grady Allison
John Griffin is so attached to
Rusty Moses that ho paid her a visit
over the holidays and is hanging
around this week-end.
Wanted: A man any man just so
it's the right one. Marty Haralson.
Mary Callaway is remaining true
to her "feller" overseas. Incident-
ally we don't blame her because he's
a prize package.
Freshman favorite of Smith hall-
Ludcll King.
Boys have you seen the cuties
visiting Rue Copoland and Wyste
Rcid? If not better take a gander.
Wo extend our best wishes to
Mary Nell Westmoreland who will
rotire tonight as Univorsity Queen
and to think sho was such a sweet
queen. Well Evans it's all yours
tonight so make tho best of it
LONG LIVED THE QUEENI
Doug Foster is still burning a pilot
light for Martha Criswell. They cer-
tainly make a cute beauty and beast.
Of course there's always dirt on
Don Patton and Toppy Echols but
who cares any more?
The report goes that Lilly Mae
Houston is only corresponding with
56 boys now dropped off consider-
ably since the last toll.
Nice to see Foatherston fcsttkjn
school reminds us of the golden
year of '42 whon there was some ex-
citement around here.
Micky Matney was doing all right
on tho train Monday night. She
sang "that dumb song" to a dumb
soldier for two dollars. It was her
aria from "Green Grows the Corn."
Gerald Martin and Billy Ward
aro gradually giving it up (wc think).
Betty Daniel made the final plunge
Wednesday Congratulations.
Vaughter must not have accom-
plished much over the holidays.
Phelps has a date with Peggy Dyer
tonight.
Dr. Golden's youngsters think
Otis and Mary are really married.
So Mr. D. A. that's my story and
there's tho proof on exhibit A. . . .
Is the jury ready to make a decision?
If not court dismissed until next
week!
BOYS . . . new shipments of qual-
ity neckties at MINTER'S. They're
really pretty ones . . deep rich
colors for winters new designs in
stripes and figures ... 1.00 to 2.50.
MINTER'S 1st floor.
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