The Pony Express (Carthage, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 28, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 28, 1959 Page: 2 of 4
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THE PONY EXPRESS
Published weekly during the school year except holidays by
students of Panola College in Carthage, Texas. Editorial
comments and policies are those of the staff and do not
necessarily reflect the policies of the administration.
Executive editor.............................Olive Allen
Managing editor....................Sherry Ann Kindred
Business manager...........................Bob Coltrin
Radio commentator........................J. C. Kelly, Jr.
Staff . .. Bob Beauchamp, Sandra Browning, Sue Burns, Noble
Dickerson, Dennis Freeman, Benny Grant, Sandra Hancock,
Joe Ben LaGrone, and Mary Williams.
Sponsors.............................Mrs. Martha Smith
Mr. Cecil Robertson
Printed by the Watchman
Help With Words
“Give to each man the credit he is due; let him receive
the harvest of rewards he has labored for.” To some these
words have meaning; to others they hold little. In reality
we all could profit by the message they bring. It is not a
thought so deep as ocean depths; it is but a simple thought
that could add meaning to our lives as well as the lives of
others.
A word of praise for a job well done often lifts feelings
which are in distress. Not only will it gladen that spirit of
gloom, but it will also boost their future attempts at mastering
overwhelming tasks. To recognize the assets of others and
acknowledge the abilities of our fellow beings is to give glory
to God who gave to us all the credentials with which we either
make this life large or small.
How many I wonder would expend their all if they expect-
ed anything short of success: the knowledge of having ac-
complished a worthwhile aim in this earthly life? So along this
road of life that is often marred with pain, let us give to one
another that all important helping hand. Speak words of favor
and words of praise; utter not a sound that would take from
any man a portion of his belongings whether they be tangible
or not.
J. B. L.
Avoid Rush
The end of school rush is now in full progress — last
minute research on almost due themes, long long awaited trips,
classroom tests, and approaching finals. The headaches seem
endless and relaxation does not exist. There is a strong desire
to throw up the hands in exasperation and quit. But this
would not get us any closer to our desired goal. What should
one do in all of this confusion? Simple—get rid of the confus-
ion.
Easier said than done? Of course not. Prepare a definite
work schedule to follow in order to get that term theme in
on time. Plan a study schedule now for studying for final ex-
aminations and begin now. When time for finals roll around
you will be thoroughly prepared for that ‘big test’; perhaps
so prepared that you can attend a movie, watch television, or
just go to bed early the night before.
Don’t just sit around because “I just don’t know where
to begin.” Do not allow the fallen spirits of another to dampen
your spirit. Don’t talk about the utter confusion; do something
about it so that you won’t have to spend the first week of
summer recuperating. .
Summer Plans
Summertime is fun time. It is a time to get away from our
studies and enjoy doing the things we like to do.
Your summer can be spent in an enjoyable way and in a
profitable way also. Many people read for entertainment a-
lone. Why not begin a self-improvement project in reading
this summer, read for information as well as entertainment.
One suggestion for this type summer reading is to pick
one field or specific subject such as art, drama, or all the
works of one author. Read everything that is available on
these topics.
If you continue this type self-improvement project
throughout this summer and summers to come, you will soon
have a general knowledge of things which may prove very
useful to you.
Mr. Phillips Has
Quadruple Minor
“I always took what I wanted
to. . .1 took the courses that I
needed,” stated Mr. Joe Phillips,
Panola’s shorthand, typing and art
instructor when asked the secret
of his success.
Mr. Phillips was graduated from
San Augustine High School as vale-
dictorian of his class, and he then
attended the University of Texas
to study for his degree.
Mr. Phillips could well serve as
an incentive for any young person
who desires a college education.
According to Mr. Phillips he work-
ed his way through college.
While in college Mr. Phillips
worked as Census checker in the
Department .of Education for one
year; then as the secretary to the
Taxation Division of the Attorney
General’s office. Much of his work
was for Governor Price Daniel,
who was then the Attorney General.
When Mr. Daniel ran for the
office of U.S. Senator, Mr. Phil-
lips was asked to be his campaign
secretary; but he preferred to
teach summer school instead. Up-
on leaving the Taxation Division,
Mr. Daniel paid him a compliment
which would make anyone proud.
He told Mr. Phillips that, “There
will always be a place in my
organization for you.” About a
month ago at the Van Cliburn
concert in Kilgore Mr. Phillips
again saw Governor Daniel, and
the compliment was once again
made.
After one year of college, Mr.
Phillips dropped out for a period
of seven months during which he
served as an apprentice telegraph-
er for the Santa Fe Railroad. Time
was no object for Mr. Phillips
because anything that is worth
possessing takes time to achieve;
“I was never in a hurry to finish
college; to me, college was never
a mere preparation for something
but an end in itself.” At the end of
seven years of college Mr. Phil-
lips received his reward, his Bache
lor of Fine Arts Degree, with a
quadruple minor and 211 semester
hours of college work.
Before leaving the University,
he had achieved many accomplish-
ments which included the setting
of a typing record in 1946 in which
he typed 100 words a minute on a
15-minute test with three errors;
being asked to play varsity tennis;
and graduating with honors. He
also wrote 175 words a minute in
shorthand in the court reporting
course.
After graduation Mr. Phillips was
offered a scholarship to study for
a Masters Degree in Art History
at the New York University. After
studying for a few months, he de-
cided to drop out and teach school.
Mr. Phillips excells in anything
that he attempts to do. In 1956,
while at Panola, Mr. Phillips won
the grand prize in a world-wide
shorthand writing contest in which
over 20,000 people were entered.
For this he received a silver lov-
ing cup of which he is very proud.
In art he has won several honors,
including a first place and two
honorable mentions in the Gulf
Coast Art Exhibit while he was
teaching at Bay City. In the Kap-
pa Pi (a national honorary art
fraternity) Exhibit in 1954, Mr.
Phillips placed first over 84 entries
from five states. Each year he
enters the Texas General Exhibit
at Austin, and on three occassions
his picture was selected for state
Freshman Claims
5th Amendment
Sue Burns, perky brunette frest
man, is from Plain Dealing,
A native Louisianian, she is
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.
Burns of Plain Dealing. Whi]
here at Panola, Sue is living wit
the Chuck Taylors, her aunt
uncle.
Included in Sue’s accomplisi
ments in high school were clas
favorite, annual editor, footba!
queen, and honor roll member.
She is a member of Masque am
Gavel and was on the honor
last semester. An English majo
and a history minor, Sue tents
tively plans to attend Louisian
Tech after being graduated hen
Sue named as some of her
likes: mixed greens, breakfas
and the chemise. Heading
“like” list are pointed toe shoes
dramatics, and shrimp.
To travel is one of Sue’s am
bitions. During the summer
1957, with the Chuck Taylors,
took an extended trip to Canad
and the eastern seabord via Wast
ington, D. C.
This past weekend Sue was
member of The Dogwood Court
the formal opening of Plain Dea
xng’s famed Dogwood Drive.
When questioned about her idea
boy, Sue sought the protection
the Fifth Amendment.
G
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The Clothesline J
by Sue Burns hy
HAVE YOU NOTICED. . . ?
How many Panola boys an J'
wearing moccasins? Some of thes Jj!
are Terry Shumate, Bobby Bean 1
champ, and Bill McKelvy.
How cute Dorothea Lovett lookei
in a red and white checked cottoi ‘
jumper with a matching whits
blouse.
Kay Lynn Young and Jim Nes
bitt’s matching western shirts, j
How neat Jerry Snelling lookei
in a red knit shirt. r
Charlotte Redmond in her pinl
blue, and white sheath dress.
How pretty Roselia Boyett lookei
in a yellow shirt-waist dress.
Joe Copeland in a white shit
with a red, white, and black stri|
down the front.
How nice Dale Terrell looked is
a blue, beige, yellow and whits
stripped shirt.
M. R. Griffith in a blue anil
white checked knit shirt with blue
ivy leagues.
How neat Barbara Soape lookei
in a two-pieced charcoal outfit. :
circuit.
All work and no play is quits
contrary to Mtr. Phillips policy iij
life. Mr. Phillips enjoys reading
collecting books and records
(especially jazz), “And,” he re
marks, “it is no secret that Elk
Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra are
my favorites.” Since he is an ex
cellent dancer, he was once offer
ed the opportunity to teach at the}
Arthur Murray Dance Studio i
Austin.
After studying mu,ch about other.-
countries, Mr. Phillips stated: “1
want to see everything that I have
studied about, particularly Rows
and Paris.”
For the past six years Mr
Phillips has been teaching at Pan
ola, and everyone has grown t(
like him as both teacher an<
counselor.
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Allen, Olive. The Pony Express (Carthage, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 28, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 28, 1959, newspaper, April 28, 1959; Carthage, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth507873/m1/2/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Panola College.