The J-TAC (Stephenville, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 19, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 16, 1929 Page: 2 of 4
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THE PLOWBOYS BACKED
BY TARLETON SPIRIT
ARE INVINCIBLE
SERVICE DRUG STORE
IF YOU ASK US—WE'RE BACKING TARLETON
LET US SERVE YOU
DURING 1929
EDITORIAL STAFF
Editor-in-Chief
Associate Editor
Sports Editor
Feature Editor
Society Editor
Literary Editor
Exchange Editor
Faculty Adviser
BUSINESS STAFF
Business Manager
Assistant Business Manager
Kobert Wood
Neva Cox
Robert Parks
T. P. Craddock
Hazel Porter
. Wilford Wilkinson
Russell Couch
....Eleanor Atkinson
Oran Stovall
Dorsett Pvisinger
SOPHOMORE EDITORIAL STAFF
Editor-in-Chief Estell Scott
Associate Editor Gilbert Braden
Sports Editor - - Autrey Merrill
Society Editor Mary Lee Osborri
Exchange Editor Anton Miller
Literary Editor Jewel Lawson
Joke Editor Frank Hough
Feature Editor Margaret Lerty
Faculty Adviser Lillian Edwards
BUSINESS STAFF
Business Manager Coke Wilson
Assistant Business Manager Eunice Terry
Little Things Count
We can't all be the president
Of our Nation large and grand,
But we can obey its (laws)
And strive to be a man.
We can't be the largest ro£k ,
Hanging from the cliff
Then let's be a little pebble
But the best one in the drift.
We cannot fill the place of Christ
Who preached upon the Mount,
But we can do deeds of kindness
And it's the little things that count.
Since little things put together
Make our country great and good.
Let's smile and strive to do our best,
In doing the things we should.
Rules In Tarleton
Some students say that Tarleton is a very strict school, but
they are those who never see beyond the hour and their own
selfish wish. Our rules are not hard to obey, nor are they made
without consideration for us. We have many rules, it is true;
rules that make us study, rules that make us act like gentlemen
and ladies, rules that make us careful and accurate, rules that
teach us to follow and to lead, rules that will eventually lead us
to success if we obey them—in short, rules that are made for
our own good. If, as occasionally happens, a rule seems hard to
obey, we have but to think of the consequences to the school as a
whole and to each of us as an individual, were there 110 sure rule,
to understand that it had its origin in a real need.
The demerit board tells a sad story. Looking at it, we think
of those who have broken rules; then we think of the temptation
which led the student to disregard restrictions.
If we think further, we shall see that the restrictions are fewer
than the privileges. We have many social activities in Tarleton.
Did you ever stop to think how many clubs are on the campus,
how many social clubs the student may belong to, and how many
banquets he might attend each semester? Every week we have
some privilege extended to us: privileges to attend a party or a
banquet or a ttall game, or some other kind of entertainment.
Some of these might be temptations to us when we ought to be
studying, but we are stronger for having the temptation and re-
sisted it. At least we ought to realize that we have many more
privileges than restrictions.
Those students who obey the rules will have no regrets. Those
who appreciate the necessity of the rules will always be more
contented; they will pass the greater part of the work; they will
always be remembered as good students, and their- good names
will be here long after they are gone. They are proud of the
school, and the school is proud of them. They may have pride
in themselves—and respect for themselves.
SAINT VALENTINE'S DAY
On the fourteenth day of Feb-
Day. Both the Catholic and Prot-
estants observe this day.
ruary we celebrate Valentine's
In olden days Saint Valentine
went from house to house leaving'
food for the poor. Today we do
not observe it in that manner, but
we send cards of greeting to our
friends and loved ones. These
cards are usually representing
birds and people. In times gone
by, young men drew names of
young women. They were to be
true to their young lady friend
for twelve months.
If you should see young men and
women together on this day, re-
member this is the day for those
who love each other to be together.
How many are victims of cupid's
dart ?
TARLETON FLAYERS OB-
SERVE NATIONAL DRAMA
WEEK ON LAST FRIDAY
On last Friday evening, Febru-
ary 8, in the College auditorium.
Leone Patterson and Thomas Jean
Rodgers presented two strong',
dramatic, Little Theatre plays in-
cluding "Tradition" by George
Middleton, and "The Man 011 the
Kerb" by Alfred Sutro, in obser-
vance of the National Drama
Week.
In th"e delightful play, "Tradit-
ion", the kind and sympathetic
father and husband, attempted to
crush the artistic ambitions of his
wife and daughter through their
economic dependence. Lola Skip-
worth was excellent in part of the
devoted wife and mother. The
able manner in which the play wan
presented showed not only thorough
training- of the three artists, but
their praise-worthy conception of
the individual characters, of the
drama.
The characters in "The Man 011
the Kerb" were so well represented
and characterized, that one cannot
keep from following the play
through just as if it were taking
place in real life. Not only is
there evidence of hard-work and
training on the part of the stud-
ents, but also of the conscientious
director and teacher, Miss Lilliard.
Neal Eubanks and Miss Eloise
Jones entertained the audience!with
special musical numbers.
Despite the fact that the wea-
ther of that evening was very dis-
agreeable, there was a fairly nice
audience out to see these actors
play their parts. Perhaps the two
plays will be given again in the
near future. Those who failed to
see these two artistic productions
last Friday evening-, want to be
sure not to miss the opportunity,
of seeing them in the next presen-
tation.
Leone and Rodgers, will leave,
with Miss Lillard, Thursday for
Wichita Falls, where they wil1
present "The Man 011 the Kerb",
at a District Tournament of one-act
plays, in competition with various
Junior Colleges 'of the state. Joe
Clark will go along as stage man-
ager. We are hoping that they
will be as successful, in the pre-
sentation of the play there, as
they were here.
AGGETTE NEWS
The first Aggette get-to-gether
of the new semester was ■ held
Thursday evening, Feb. 7. Plans
were made for a series of basket-
ball games that are to belsponsored
by the Aggette Club. The games
are to be between our own girls
and under the supervision of Miss
Fellman, and the price of admis-
sion will be five cents (one nickel).
Next Thursday evening, Feb. '21,
the Club is to present a pay pro-
g-ram in the , college gymnasium.
This program is discussed further
in another part of this J-TAC.
The social hour was made more
interesting by dancing and "Ag-
gette Punch." Miss Alenc Moor-
man also entertained us with an
interesting- reading.
Further announcements concern-
ing the work of our club will be
made at a later date.
FORT FROLICS
The Fort has been progressing
nicely the past wek.
There were a number of the Fort
members, who reside upon the
north side, who complained be-
cause of the cold north winds.
They seemed to fear for their wall-
paper or something.
The radiators in the Fort seemed
to rattle more the past week than
ever before. Several were accused
of knocking upon their radiators
with sticks. None pleaded guilty,
however.
We have noticed that Fish Parks
rates a suction with "our new
nurse" at the hospital. Miss Dona-
hoo certainly has pretty scarfs, we
notice. Wonder if she has any
more to issue ?
The Fort has noticed that the
two Bobs have ben having strict
competetion with their friendship's
in the dump.
Fish Elliot spent the past week
end at his home in Dallas. We
presume that he had an enjoyable
time.
Vernon Talbott has taken up the
saying "What do you mean"?
The Fort now has a persona]
grudge against Mr. Hunewell. He
first gave Pete Knowles a "Peck-
horn", scientifically known as an
alto, to practice upon. That was
bad enough so we did not expect
worse, but—now Mr. Hunewell has
given Pete a bass horn to bring-
to his room and practice upon. He
is almost running us crazy with
this horn of great volume,
Neel Eubank has lost a banjo-
uke. He has raised all kinds of
sounds about the loss. We hope
he finds it soon.
Fish Coleman planned to go
home the past week end, but be-
cause of home relations, we sup-
pose, he did not carry out his plan.
We all wish him better luck next
time.
There are several new ranking
officers in the Fort, Second Lieu-
tenants Allen, Seag'ler, Stinson,land
Iiisinger are now First Lieuten-
ants. Fish Elliot is now Captain
of "B" Company.
There has been quite a number
of Fort members complaining
about being stiff, after their grand
time skating Saturday afternoon;
they have 110 room to complain.
Almost every one is fairly stiff.
Several men joined the regular
Saturday night session of wide-
awakers. They stayed up all night
playing various games. These men
wore not very active on Sunday.
The lights in the Fort have been
"flickering" on and off lately.
Every one denies that he is re-
sponsible for this. We all hope
that there will be 110 more "flick-
ering".
The Fort wishes to express their
appreciation to the hospital and
the two nurses for the nice lunch
sent to us by them. It was very
nice and good. We also wish to
thank Fish Parks and Wright for
their part in rating us this lunch.
CREAGER HALL
Everyone is liking our new Chap-
eron fine. We hope she likes us
and doesn't think we're too noisy
or mischievous.
Bobbie Robbins and 'Lady' Wil-
son have moved out in town. We
hated to lose them, but hope they
like their change.
Nell Carleton- spent the week
end at Tarleton College.
Marie Aycock went home this
week end.
t HERE and THERE t
4-
We finally got a little white
weather.
Sore throats are in abundance.
Most of the Sophs are "Fish",
we wonder what they think about
the J-TAC now.
Just think, two more years and
the Sophs will be Seniors.
Dean Davis and Mr. Howell got
out 011 the ice long enough to get
their picture made.
The ballgame Saturday night
was a dandy, and wasn't the score
close?
HANDY'S
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PHYSICIAN-CHIROPRACTOR
'Phone 222
Office in old First National
Bank building
Miss Edwards can teach Com-
mercial Arts, she can also advise
a J-TAC staff.
Mrs. Ramey spent last week end
in Dallas.
Monday was the first day that
the Cadet Corps has been permit-
ted to drill in three weks. We hope
we have more favorable weather
from here on.
Mr. Wilkins declares that the
earth is big and round.
The "Grassburr" is progressing
nicely.
It's funny that a new officer had
rather suffer from severe cold ra-
ther than wear their overcoats.
Don't forget to attend the Iy-
ceum Friday night.
Try a Whippet'
THEY ARE WORTH
THE MONEY
Stafford & Marr
CITY BARBER SHOP
FIRST CLASS WORK
NICHOLS & LANDRE3S, Props.
SAL, THE SHINE
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PROTECTION
Ellis Insurance Co.
Stephenville Steam
Laundry .
Serves you at your convenience,
avoid delays; with us the ■(vea-
ther is never bad.
FINE ARTS CLUB
We had a large attendance at
our recital last week. Dean Davis
was present, and spoke a word of
encouragement and praise for the
work we are doing. We apprecia-
ted it and invite him and all other;-
who love music to come back.
Piano numbers were given by
Dorothy Davis, Stanley Davis,
Katie Lee Jones, Bobbie Robins,
Sylvia Wilson and Christine Bates.
Mrs. Earl Gough gave a delightful
vocal number, and so did Babe
Jones. Christine Hollingsworth
played "Cavatina" by Raff on the
violin.
We are growing. You watch our
placards in the Campus, and come
see the results.
VIDETTES
The Vidette company extends to
those cadets who have joined our
organization at the beginning of
the second secester a cordial wel-
come, and are hoping you will co-
operate with us in our effort to
make the Videttes the best com-
pany in this R. O. T. C. Unit.
And to the old men of the com-
pany: Let us say that you have
performed very creditably in the
first part of this year; but with
the coming of better weather and
more chance to drill, we expect you
to improve very much and help
raise your standard to an even
higher plane.
Men do you have your dates foi
the party Saturday night'! If not,
make arrangements at once, ant
let's make the party a success.
The time is drawing- near for
us to publish a J-TAC, lets b.
thinking about it and put out t.
good paper.
KODAK DAYS ARE HERE 1
We loan Kodaks free for ten days. We [;
sell only the best films—the film in the %
yellow box.
Films left at 10 a. m.—Out at 5 p. m. We finish evrey day,
BAXLEY STUDIO I
If you are a customer of ours we are glad
of it, . If you are not, we bid you welcome,
THE FIRST STATE BANK
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SPRING HUES
Red: hair.
Blue: Nearly all of us on the
day before a test.
Green: The Freshmen.
Pink: The latest "rouge".
White: Pupils faces after exams.
Black: How "F" looks on your
report.
Yell(er): Noise before a teacher,
arrives.
Orange and black: A flapper's
face minus the powder.
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PHONE 441
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Stephenville
STEPH'VILLE MUTUAL LIFE ASS'N
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thousand dollars for the dead mem-
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if you like that, come with us.
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