The Westerner World (Lubbock, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, February 11, 1944 Page: 2 of 4
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THE WESTERNER WORLD
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1944
THE
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EDITORIAL STAFF
Editor_________________________:_____Leslie Morrisset
Boys Sports Editor_____________________Johnny Cole
Girls Sports Editor ______________ Dorothy Harrison
Copyreaders __ George Wilson and Ernestine Lovelace
Re-writer _______________________________ Johnny Cole
Reporters ________ Pauline Lokey, Nelle Wammack,
Roland Nichols, Lawrence Stone, Ann Orr, Jean
Martin, Mike Sellen, Don Mclnturff, and Dor-
othy Brown
BUSINESS STAFF
Business Manager____________________ June Royalty
Ad writer ______________________________ Mike Sellen
Assist New Students
In Getting Adjusted
To New School Life
You’re glad to see a new face in school.
He looks like a nice kid—but he appears
lonesome. You ask somebody his name,
but you don’t introduce yourself to him—
Someone might get the idea you’re a flirt.
That new girl in your English class cer-
tainly is a cute little trick, and you pity
her because she looks at the groups of kids
laughing together with a wistful look on
her face—you see her standing all alone
on the school ground during the lunch
hour, but you don’t go over and introduce
yourself—you just point her out to the fel-
; lows cMttUet it. eo at.that. Someone might
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Guilty? And you are not a coward at
heart? Why not forget what people think?
* People certainly will not call you a flirt
if you try to befriend a new student. Any
new friend is to be prized.
Grey
(Editors note: This poem, written by Rose Mather,
is one of five written by Lubbock High school stu-
dents, which were recently accepted for publication
in the National Anthology in Los Angeles.)
Warm grey:
Like my mother’s woolen dress
Or the breast of a dove;
As the pussywillows in the spring;
Arranged on the brough like tears,
Or the shingles of an old house
That has weathered many yeans.
Cokl grey:
Like the- garments of the dead
Or the slate of prison walls.
Or the cold, dismal rain
When winter wears its mourning.
And the fringes of storm clouds
Or the dim, early hours of dawning.
Sad grey:
Like the habit of a nun
Who sees much misery in our 'vyorld.
Or the face of a little begger.
Blue-grey with hunger and cold,
Ais he looks at cherished bread
Already crusted with green mold.
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Rich grey:
The fur called Persian Lamb \
Soft, heavy, and warm in the icy blast.
The warm eyes of a friend,
The bell tower of the church in town,
The rich grey of deep carpets,
The velvet of a fine lady’s gown.
Grey:
The grey of great age like the tombstones in the
churchyard
Or the withered trunk of an ancient tree.
The grey of fog, of stormy sea and sky.
Grey of sorrow that all excludes.
The grey pattern of our lives
Of one color but of many moods.
Rose Mather
Sequences
by Leslie Morrisset
For the senior this is the last
semester he or she will have the
oppoortunity of serving Lubbock
High school as a student. Some
of us think and act as if graduat-
ing from high school will be a re-
lief from boredom of classwork. Ac-
cording to the seniors who have gone
before uh from our high school, grad-
uating is to coveted and that they
regret that they can no longer be
able to participate in the activities
of the high school classes. Some of
the boys will go into the armed ser-
vices while others will proceed with
their education. No matter what
the senior may do in the future, Jhe
will always look upon the d^Bn
high school as the happiest ®er
spent. ^
The other day in physics clsuss
Mr. Orr, the teacher, was discussing
how long it would take to build jrp
enough voltage to jump one centi-
meter if the spark jumped once
every second. He finally concluded
that it would take thirty years to
build the necessary amount of volt-
age to jump the centimeter.
In response to this Robert Lowrey
said, “I can’t realize how long that
would be.”
“I can, for you. see I’m a little
over thirty years old,” Mr. Orr re-
plied.
“Well, it’s about time you’re spark-
ing isn’t it? Robert wanted to know.
Jean Marie Boone in discussing
vegetables, gave her definition of
rhubarb as “celery gone bloodshot.”
Worse than this though was Louise
Battin, when, she said that “King
Alfred conquered the Dames.”
Several students were disappoint-
ed when Louise Wilson, now in
Austin, did not return as she had
planned. A mighty howl arose
from the members present at the
Hi-Y father-son banquet last week
when Jerry LeMond volunteered -to
sing a solo. (He was immediately
told that his services were not need-
ed.)
Ralph Bucy, Dan Lowrey, Sam
Brown, and Bobby Williams are
fellows that seem to have little to
say but get around. Louis Williford
deserves a “thank-you” from his
fellow physics students for order-
ing some books for them a few
weeks ago. Our nomination for
“two swell fellows—where you see
one,one, you see the other—Lamar
Jackson and Sequoyah Perry. Ro-
land Nilchols and Ann Orr are one
of the sweetest couples in high
school. Ditto Clyde Nevill, Mary
“Doopy” Dupree; Bates Witt, Jo
Cobb; Don Mclnturff, Pauline Lokey;
Clinton Benefield!, Joan Mayfield;
and Ted Forsythe, Billie Griffin.
An inspiration For The Love-
lorn:
Last night I held the loveliest hand,
A hand so soft and neat
I thought my heart would burst
So wildly did it beat.
No other hand, into my heart,
Could greater solace bring
Than the lovely hand I held last
night,
Four aces and a king.
Mr. Hill: Define a circle.
Coleman Archer: A circle is a
round line with no kinks in it, joined
up so as not to show where it be-
gins.
The reason June Royalty is not
editor of the paper this week is be-
cause she received a long distance
telephone call from Bobby Winkels,
of Plainview. She is still swooning,
but will probably be able to resume
her regular duties next week.
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Why Of Words
Human beings are too often want to ex-
clude the element of personality from any
but their own sphere. But words too pos-
sess personalities; they live and breathe.
For “proof of the pudding” Consider
these definitions of three familiar words.
When you have finished reading those
meanings, compare them them to your
original conceptions. You will be surpris-
ed!
Few people realize that “cardinal” comes
from the Latin word “cardo,” a hinge. A
cardinal principle is one upon which all
others hinge.
You have probably met the word “agi-
tator” frequently in your reading. Com-
bining “ago,” to drive, with “tor,” one
who, the result is “one who drives,” there-
fore, an agitator is actually one who driv-
es.
The adjective “incumbent” has often
been used lately. The prefix “in,” mean-
ng on, plus “combo,” to learn, means litter-
ally to lean on. Ergo, when something is
incumbent on you, it leans on you; hence
it is an obligation.
Lubbock Westerners
(Tune: Frankie and Johnny)
You know the tales of Paul Bunyan,
The stories of Great Pecos Bill
Whose range was the Yellow House Canyon,
Whose sons are a-living there still.
They call them, “The Lubbock Westerners.”
They love the hard life of the prairie
They know how to ride and shoot
They are always good humored and cherry , •!'
And tough as a cow punchers boot.
Them is our men. They are Westerners.
They range to the Mexican border
And live on wild prickley pear :* . J
They will ride all day just in order
To fight with a grizzley bear.
They love their fun—Lubbock Westerners.
They ride on the tail of a blizzard * '
And play with white lightning to warm
There’s plenty of sand in their gizzard
They can inhale the toughest sandstorm
Tttem is our men. They are Westerners.
Not all they can do is punch cattle - J
Or play around at some sport
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They are equally good in real battle.
As they are on a basketball court.
They love to fight. They are Westerners* . j
And when the last round up is over—
And time has done run out of dates |
These hands will be camping clover
Right close to those Big Pearly Gates
.Them is God’s men. They are Westerners. j 1
by “Pop” Groves
Thought-Of-The-Day-Corner
People who lie easiest don’t always sleep
the best.
* * * *
Jonah is an example of the saying, “You
can’t keep a good man down.”
If the height of something or other is
for a dumb girl to turn a deaf ear to a
blind date, what is it for a catty girl not
to bat an eye at the dogged pleas of a soc-
ial lion?
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After all, puppy love is only the beginn-
ing of a dog’s life.
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The reason a lot of people do not recog-
nize an opportunity when they meet it is
that it usually goes around wearing over-
alls and looking like hard at work.
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Compliments are like perfume-to he in-
haled but not swallowed.
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Be patient with others, they gotta* en-
dure you.
* * *
Enemies are friends you make the mis-
take of losing.
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Love is like an onion. We taste it with
delight. But when it’s gone we wonder
what ever made up bite.
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