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Ex-Students' J-TAC
VOLUME 7
STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS, APRIL 15, 1927.
NUMBER 27.
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•f PLEA FOR EX-STUDENTS' 4
4 ASSOCIATION 4
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The Ex-Students' Association of
Tarleton is composed' of all who have
ever attended Tarleton, whether they
graduated or not. In reality there is
an automatic organization of Tarleton
exes, because the very fact of attend-
ing this particular college makes one
a member of a sort of invisible broth-'
1 erhood. The Tarleton spirit is some-
thing that lasts, Whether there is an
active association or not. But a real
working organization means simply
that when a student leaves the doors
of this institution he will not lose
trace of his friends. If there were no
Ex-Students' Association, a great
many of us would lose our friends of
college days, not because they are less
dear to us now than they were when
we were in school, but simply because
there is no way to keep track. Ad-
dresses change, we forget where such
and such a one is, or some other trifl-
ing matter comes up and, suddenly,
* we have lost some of our very dearest
friends.
One of our principal aims, then, is
to help Tarleton Exes keep track of
each other. If that were the only
thing it accomplished, it .would be
worth keeping, in working order. But
that is not the only thing this associ-
ation attempts to accomplish. It
means, also, to show the people just
what kind of an institution Tarleton
is. We who have been here do not
need to be reminded. We know. But
those who have been less fortunate—
that is, those who have not had the
opportunity to be Tarletonites—have
no reason to suppose that Tarleton is
anything except an ordinary junior
college; We must furnish a living ex-
ample of what Tarleton really is. An
active ex-students' organization of
some kind is the best way to bring
this fact before the public.
There are other aims. But all of
them tend to make the exes keep that
old Tarleton spirit, to show others
what we are, and to promote a larger
brotherhood among us. Up to this
time the organization has not func-
tioned to its fullest extent. There are
perfectly obvious reasons for this.
.The first,reason lies with the ex-stu-
dents themselves. They have not, as
a whole, done their best to make it a
real working organization. That is,
they have not paid their dues as they
should have paid them. Last year at
the banquet those present voted unani-
mously to pay a fee of one dollar each
as a membership fee. This is a much
smaller fee than the membership fees
of ex-stydents' clubs of other colleges.
But this was not meant to be a per-
manent fee. That, small as it may
seem, was to be used to put the asso-
ciation on its feet. It was assumed
that all cjf the exes would be more
than glad to pay so small a sum. But
if the list of all who have paid should
be published, it would be surprisingly
small. What is the trouble ? Is 'it
that you are not interested in the
•work that we are trying to do ? I
think not. It must be, rather, that the
majority of you have not thought.
The second reason that the Ex-Stu-
dents' Association has not yet func-
tioned as it should lies with the offic-
ers, to a certain extent. Yet, the
blame still lies with the members—or
those who should be members—more
than with anybody else. At the begin-
ning of the year the officers had cer-
tain plans. These plans would have
been carried out had there been suf-
ficient funds to carry them out. Then,
there is no organization in the world
that can be carried on entirely by its
officers. The members must do their
part. " ...
This is not meant to be a criticism.
It is merely a suggestion. If you are
< an ex-student of Tarleton, pay your
dollar and give ,your support to the
officers, so that they may serve the
purpose for which they were elected.
Your moral support is, just as neces-
sary as your financial support.
LETTER FOR THE
EXES; ALL ABOUT
THE BIG BANQUET
Tarleton Station,
Stephenville, Texas,
April 12, 1927.
To the Ex-Students of Tarleton,
Wherever They May'Be.
Sear Exes: At about this time every
year ^he ex-students of Tarleton begin
to think about a homecoming. It
seems that there is an irresistible
force drawing us toward Talrleton
every spring. It reaches its climax
about commencement time. And at
that time exes from all sections of the,
State, and even out of the State, come
drifting in as naturally as other peo-
ple go home at the end of the day's
work. This is as it should be. But
those of us who feel the Tarleton
spirit pulling us back are not content
just to come back. After we get back,
we want to meet in' a body, just as we
used to do in the days gpne by. The
best way to do this is to have a ban-
quet. It has been the custom in past
r^ to have an ex-students' banquet
af some time during commencement.
, Now, the question is: Do you want
a banquet this year? Those with
whom I have talked do. But we must
have assurance that the Exes want it
before we plan it definitely. Some of
you may not know whether or not you
can be here, but if we have an idea
that at least a hundred of you can
come, then we will have the banquet
as usual.
May 31 is scheduled as Ex-Students:
Day. The best time for the banquet,
it -seems, would be on Tuesday even-
ing, May 31, since that is our day any-
way. What do you think about it ? If
you think that would be a good time
for it, write and tell me so. Or, if
there is another time that would .suit
you better, let me know about that,
The main thing is to find out when
you want it. It is your banquet, and
we want to have it at a time when
most of you can come. (Commence-
ment is June 1).
Those pf you who came to the ban-
quet last year might want to offe
some suggestions as to. how it might
be improved. If there is anything you
care to suggest, do not forget to men-
tion it.
Very sincerely yours,
IRENE ELLIS, Secretary.
GREETINGS FROM
THE TARLETON
EXES AT STATE
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Otho "Moco" Keller, '26, having
tired of the carefree life of a bachelor,
has deserted the ranks and taken unto
himself a wife. Miss Versye Murray
of Carbon, also a fornier student, was
the lucky girl. The J-Tac extends con-
gratulations, and wishes for them a
long, happy, and useful married life.
To the John Tarleton student body
and to the John Tarleton faculty, the
Tarleton exes in Texas University
send sineerest greetings, '
John Tarleton is the greatest school
of its kind in the world. This is the
consensus of opinion of the exes in
Texa^ U.
Dean Davis and his efficient faculty
are doing a wonderful work. Not
until one leaves the John Tarleton
campus does he really and truly com-
prehend the many magnetic qualities
of the institution.
We are very glad ta hear from our
Alma Btater at all times and it' is
always a pleasure to visit the campus,
and to help in building a greater Tar-
leton.
Very sincerely yours,
Samuel Brents Harbison.
Mr. and Mrs, F, Ray Bellomy, both
graduates of Tarleton, are now located
at 4314 Trumbull St., Detroit, Mich.
Ray is in the government service, do-
ing architectural designing on govern-
ment buildings in Detroit. Mr. and
Mrs. Bellomy would appreciate letters
from former school mates, as they
say former Tarletonites are as scarce
as hens' teeth in that neck of the
woods.
James Hopper of the class of '22,
after having taught in the Eastland
schools for the past three years, is,
now traveling out of Dallas, represent-
ing the Houghton-Mifflin Book Co.
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4 GREETINGS FROM THE DEAN 4
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4 I have just been informed that 4
4 this issue is to be known as the 4
4 Ex-Students' Edition 'of the 4
4 J-Tac. I am happy to add my 4
4 word of greetings to the ex-stu- 4
4 dents of the John Tarleton Agri-'4
4 cultural College, 4
-f You have probably learned, 4
4 from a previous issue this year, 4
4- that the John Tarleton Agricul- 4
tural College has been recognized 4
and admitted to the Association 4
4 of Colleges and Secondary 4
4 Schools of the Southern States. 4
4 This is the highest attainment 4
4 and recognition that our college 4
4 can secure. This endorsement of 4
4 the Southern Association of Col- 4
f- leges secures the recognition and 4
4 endorsement of all the affiliated 4
4 colleges of the United States. In 4
4 other words, the other regional 4
4 associations like the North Cen- 4
4 tral Association simply takes the 4
4 Southern list as printed in its 4
4 proceedings as a basis for recog- 4:
4 nizing any college of the South. 4
4 While our students before this 4
4 year have not had serious trou- 4
4 ble in entering highef iristltu- .4.
4 tions anywhere in the country, 4
-f their 1 admission heretofore has 4
4 been largely on the basis of indi- 4
4 vidual investigation and individ- 4
4 ual information. Heretofore this 4
4 printed list of recognised colleges 4
4- will include - the John Tarleton 4
4- Agricultural College. 4
4- You, the ex-students" of this in- .4
4- stitution, through your loyalty, 4
4- your e4ort, and application, have 4
4- helped us to build the institution. 4
4- You have been instrumental in 4
4- sending worthy young men and 4
4- women here for their education. 4
4- The old spirit of the institution 4,
4- takes hold and the new ones soon 4
4- imbibe it and go out as emissar- 4
4- ies and enthusiastic supporters 4
4- of their. Alma- Mater; The histi- 4
4- tution can be no better than its 4
4 product. ■ . 1 ! . -f
4-" Since you have helped to build 4
4 the .institution, it will always be 4
4- my joy as the administrator to 4
4- render service to you in what- 4
4- ever capacity I may have tfye 4
4- privilege. After all, our greatest 4
4- joy is attained not in seeking 4
•4 pleasure itself but by rendering 4
4- valuable and, needed service to 4
4- other people. I am happy that 4
4- that spirit of service manifests 4
4- itself among you as you are put 4
4- in other institutions or in the big 4
4- world of work. 4
4- Sincerely, 4
4- J. THOMAS DAVIS, Dean. 4
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R. N. TALBOTT
WRITES TO THE
EX-STUDENTS
Miles, Texas, April 10, 1927.
Senior Class of '26.
Dear Classmates: It is a rare privi-
lege to know that I. may communicate
with you in this way again. I am sure
that this J-Tac will be a forcible re-
minder of the preceding years when
we were students in Tarleton. This
will cause many of the treasured in-
cidents and days to be recalled. Natur-
ally these recollections have greatly
increased in value since that time and
will continue to do so as time passes.
It is true that we cannot live again
these days and incidents, but we can
increase their value by visiting the
scene of their occurence.
Quite a number of the class have al-
ready expressed a desire to reunite
during the Ex-Students' Day at the
closing week of this spring term. The
suggestion was made that some mem-
bers' would not be released from their
schools at that time but since that
time I find that Tarleton closes the
first week in June. Since this, would
enable, a majority of the class to be
present, I wonder if you wouldn't like
to join in a ^movement that would lead
to the reunion?
There are quite a number of reason^
for the promotion of such a movement.
Without a doubt it would be a pleasant
excursion. Then, many changes and
improvements could be appreciated by
a visit to the campus. The Fish,
Sophs, and Juniors that we knew have
nqw assumed the roles of Sophs, Juni-
ors, and dignified Seniors. The old
trophy case, that adorned the hall has
acquired an increased load, much to
the chagrin of Grubbs and Burleson.
The Flowboy teams that; once thrilled
us with victories still fill a place in
Tarleton. The same coach ' that
through the years has directed these
teams. to State Championships re-
mains high in the 'hearts of students
and exes. The same kind jolly nurse
that once ministered to our ills and
wounds and did not give u,s permits
to wear "civies" reigns- over the hos-
pital. The same patient faculty re-
mains to expound the principlesof
psychology, rhetoric, and cotangents
to students equally as bright as we
were. The same blue Chevrolet re-
mains to see that no one loiters after
7:30.
The same Tarleton spirit that caus-
ed the creeping sensation up and down
your spine still remains! ■
The Dean, who so wisely guided the
institution that we hold in reverence
still remains. Through his ideals and
untiring efforts for the good, all class-
es that have gone out from Tarleton
have been benefitted in numerous
r„Bi" Hur:;„™ ftisa, bsjzsjsss'A
most professionals by now. They did [ foresight of Dean Davis,
not stop at winning unanimously from
DEBATERS ARE
VICTORIOUS IN
ENCOUNTERS
Howard Payne, but then went over to
McMurry and won! another great vic-
tory. Mr, Boyd and Mr. Curry were
McMurry's representatives. They were
coached by W. C. Holden. Tarleton
had the affirmative side here. They
had local' judges.
If you missed the debate last Friday
night, you missed a real treat. Again
Tarleton took off the colors of success
When they unanimously defeated
Weatherford. Joe Emanuel and Hood
Wilkins were Weatherford's debaters,
coached, by L. A .Smith, The judges
were from Howard Payne, Daniel
Baker, and Brownwood High School.
Miss Lillard presided. She really kept
the audience amused by getting so
peppy when Tarleton was debating,
but she would look so bored when Me-.
Murry was speaking. Mr. Howell kept
time. (Mr. Ferguson entertained their
coach while Tarleton pojired it on Mc-
Murry.) 1
One side of , the stage was decorated
in purple and white (of course Tarle-
ton presided here.) The other side of
the stage was decorated in black and
gold, representing ,Weatherford's col-
ors, It is possible that the few yells
lead by Paul Allen put some surplus
pep and spirit in our-team. At any
rate they "hit the line" and1 did their
best for Tarleton.
This debate represents district num-
During the past year many unde-
served sorrows and troubles have en-
tered the life of our friend. His days
have been overshadowed by unhappi-
ness. And it is in such a time that the
presence of friends is so greatly need-
ed and appreciated.' I am sure that
we, as exes, can show our appreciation
and manifest our friendliness in no
better way than by our presence and
loyalty to the Ex-Students' Associ-
ation.
Another interest of a- material na-
ture that I am sure all Ex-Seniors of
'26 will be interested in is our memor-
ial project. The memorial fund has
not yet been completed, and plans for
the erection of the memorial are yet
unfinished. In this matter I would
like to urge all members who find it
at all possible to meet with us on
May 21 at noon or in the afternoon at
the gymnasium.
Wishing you all the success and
happiness possible, I am,
Sincerely,
R. N. (NEALY) TALBOTT.
ber 3 of the Texas Junior College Fo-
rensic Association. The winning of
this debate entitles us to attend the
State Tournament at Grubbs on Fri-
day, April 22. Here four ginning
teams of the State meet. A beautiful
loving cup is to be presented to the
winning team. Fight! Fight! Tarle-
ton! Fight!
TWO BALL GAMES
12 TO 4 FRIDAY
6TO7SATURDAY
TARLETON vs. DANIEL BAKER
Friday and Saturday the Plowboys
had their chance to get even with the
Daniel Baker Hill Billies, for the two
severe defeats suffered at their hands
at Brownwood two weeks ago. The
Billies found our fence not so close,
and could not get so many homers.
At the same time thfe Plowboys set-
tled down to some good clean baseball,
with good hitting and good fielding,
and won both games, 12 to 5, and
7 to 6. i
McCorkle opened for the Plowboys
in the first game, and McWilliams
opened for the Billies. McCorkle
pitched stellar baseball all the game,
allowing them only nine hits, while
the Plowboys got thirteen off McWill-
iams, The Billies scored in the first
by a triple by Hill and a sacrifice by
Sage. In the third Daniel Baker made
another run by McWilliams. In the
same inning the Plowboys evened
themselves, Williams walking, Mc-
Corkle singling, Massey singling,
scoring Williams, and Roberts singl-
ing, scpring McCorkle. In the fourth
the Plowboys ran in three more, Mc-
Corkle scoring Williams, Ford scoring
McCorkle^ Massey doubling,, scoring
Ford. In the fifth McWilliams scored
for the Billies on an error, and then
Stone scored on error. The Plowboys
went on a spree in the fifth, running
in seven runs—Mahan singling, May
beating out bunt, Mathews singling,
Gill getting three bagger scoring Ma-
han, May and Mathews, Williams
walking, MeCol'kle walking, Gill and
Williams stealing home, Massey tripl-
ing, - scoring McCorkle, and Roberts
sacrificing, scoring Massey. In the
ninth the Billies managed to run in
Hill, who hit a three bagger. Massey
of the Plowboys was outstanding hit-
ter with four hits in five times at bat,
Davis of the Billies was outstanding
hitter of his team with three hits in
five times at bat.,
The line-up and box score:
Daniel Baker AB R H A PO
Hill, rf 4 2 2 0 0
Stone, lb 5 1 0 0 13
Lasage, c 4 0 1 0 6
Davis, If 5 0 3 0 2
Wood, 3b 5 0 0 3 0
Vilha, 2b .4 ,0 14 0
Smith, cf 3 0 - 10 1
Miller, ss 4 0 0 8 0
M'Williams p 1 2 1 1 0
Petty, p 1 0.0 0 0
Broad, c 1 0 0 0 0
With'spoon, cf 1 0 0 0 0
E
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
38 5 . 9 11 22
Tarleton
AB
R
H
A
PO
E
Ford, ss ...
4
1
2
1
2
1
Massey, If ...
5
1
4
0
3
0
Roberts,| cf ...
4
0
1
0
3
0
Mahan, rf ,,
3
1
1
0
1
0
May, 2b
5
1
1
3
P
0
Matthews, lb,
5
1
1
0
6
0
Gill, 3b .........
5
1
1
1
1
0
Williams, c ,
3
3
1
0
4
0
McCorkle, p .
3
3
1
0
2
0
Rogers, rf
1
0
0
0
0
0
38,
12
13
5
22
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Second Game
"Speedy" Davis opened. for the
Plowboj's and Chambers opened for
Daniel Baker in the second game. In
the first inning Massey hit a three-
bagger and then stole home, scoring
firgt for the Plowboys. In the 'third
inning Miller singled, Chambers walk-
ed, then Hill hit one over right center
for three bases, scoring'' Miller and
Chambers. Then Witherspoon beat out
a bunt, scpring Hill. To even it, Ral-
linger singled over short, and finally
came home on a passed ball. Ford
walked, Roberts walked; then Mahan
hit over center scoring Ford and Rob-
erts. In the sixth Chambers hit over
second scoring Wood and Smith/Then,
to balance that, May hits, Mathews
safe on fielder's choice, May stealing
third and going home on passed ball,
Gill walks, Ballinger hits over second,
scoring Mathews. In the ninth the
Billies made another score, Davis scor-
ing Witherspoon on a double. This
tied the score at the end of the ninth.
In the last of the twelfth, Ford hit
over short, Massey bunte,d to first, and
then Roberts singled past ghort, scor-
ing Ford. Davis of the Hill Billies
and Ballinger of the. Plowboys were
outstanding hitters, each with three
Kits in five trips' to the bat.
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