The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 10, Ed. 1, Thursday, November 19, 1931 Page: 1 of 4
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ABILENE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE ABILENE TEXAS NOV. 19. 1931.
NO. 10
LARGE ATTENDANCE EXPECTED AT MASSMEET
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Melpomeneans Present Polly anna Tonight 8 o'Cloek
A Club Official
Magazine Will Be
' Off Press Monday
Circulation To Be Kept w
lo A Uub Members
And Interests.
Hunter Elected
CONTAINS 4 PAGES
Staff Consists Of Morris
Editor and Waldrop
Business Mgr.
In n close nice for the office of
student representative on the
Athletic' Council of tho college
Cob Iluntor won over Carrol Bow-
Innd liy a roto of 107 to 125 in
chapel this morning.
Both Hunter and HowlnncI are
Senior and outstanding uthlotc
and students.
The vacancy was paused by tho
I failure of Jesso Wood to return
to school this year.
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The first edition of "Tho A" of-
flcial organ of tho "A" Club lion-
ortirgnnlzntlon for men has Just
been completed and is In tho
hands of thu printer to ho in the
winall by Monday.
"The A" is" published in order
to keep before "A" members the
-' ideals mid nurtures of the club
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and to develop a greater interest
and enthusiasm foi4 the advance-
ment of Abilene Christian Col- j
logo. J
Tho club is unique in that it
has no "ees" for once an "A"
always an "A." It was founded
ill 1010 by G. C Morlan to servo
as on incentive to achievement
. and higher attainment through
service to the college. The "A"
Club has been outstanding In its
activities having sponsored tho
inoVe or buying the old hall park
on the old campus In West Alil-
IciuV It wan tilso through its in-
fluence that the old pyimmsiiim
was built. The "A" Club Is en-
sponsor with the "V" Club for
an lmprocment program for the
college paik grounds.
VC The "A" Is tho only publication
r on the campus other than tho Op-
timist and Prickly Pear. There
has been only ono other since the
beginning o tho school and that
was an "A" Club publication
"Tho Llncsmnp."
"The Linesman" was a quarter-
ly magazine of literary nature
published to dovelnp literary In-
terest and talent In the college.
It was not published however
after the first year.
"The A" differs from "Tho
Linesman" in that Its circulation
Ik restricted to members of the
club and its four pages arc for
club activities and Interests.
' Tho stnff at present consists
of Don II. Morris editor
Forrest Waldrop business mana-
ger. It iH the anticipating of the
'club that a greator Interest and
ycal he awakened through tho
publication thereby a greater
yvv ' service rendered tho institution I
l..ll.n.(ninninl t1 Wll 1 f 1 ftn lima!'
cut president. Other loaders of
tho "A" Club this year are:
Vice piesident dV. Cecil.
Secretary-trcusuior J. W. Troat.
(Continued on page four)
PEP SQUAD WILL
GO EN MASS TO
BILLY GAME 26TH
Busses To Game
Wfll Cost $2.35
For Round trip
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COLLEGE MASS MEETING WILL
ATTRACT STATE-WIDE NOTICE
Workers Over State Report Successful Efforts In
Securing Interest In Movement
From All Sections.
Thirty-one Students Must
Ride Each Bus; Band
To Make Trip
The student's association of the
college will sponsor tho chat tor-
ing of special busses from the
Greyhound bus company for the
transportation of students to tlto
Thanksgiving game at 111 own-
wood next Thursday. A special
bus will bo obtained for the
Wildcat hand which will- leao
either Wednesday afternoon in
comiwny with the football team
or nuirstiay morning cany.
The charge for students mnk-
ing the ttip will be $2..TT a ticket
and 31 students will be required
to fill a bus. As many bussc
will bo chartered as are needed
by the number of students going.
If tho full quota of students can-
not be obtained for a bus higher
charge will be made for those
making the trip In tho bus.
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Dean Cox Speaks
Before Preachers
"Why Have You Selected
This Work?" Used As
Talk Subject
James F. Cox discussed tho
question "Why have you selected
:i iliix work?" wliilo sneaking to
nnd I .. .-i. . i. i? i?..iio.
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With trustees teachers and other college authorities having
canvassed most every section of Texas advertising the mass meet-
ing set for Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock promises to be all that
those in charge have expected it to be. N
Over the past week workers in all sections ol the state nave
sent in optimistic reports concerning the outlook for attendance
from their localities.
President Baxter J. E. McKcnzic J. S. Arledge J. C. Reese
W. E. Brown Waller Adams E. W. McMillan Don Morris and other
local men have worked over most of the state in behalf of the move
nnd have been ably assisted by
local preacners ana icsiucnis in
nil the visited places.
IT'S JUST AN OLD
BOY'S HALL CUSTOM
President Baxter
Returns Off Trip
To Central Texas
Secures Many Delegates
To Mass Meeting Held
Next Tuesday
Hatsell Ilaxter president of
Abilene Christian College loft
the college November 13 for ti
t-hort trip to Austin and the Mir-
i minding vicinity in the interest
of tho college and the mass meet-
ing to bo held in Sewell Audito
rium on November 21.
rtotuiiiing from his trip the
afternoon of the 10 he reports un-
usual Interest nnd enthusiasm
manifested by the church mem-
bers and citizens wherever he
went. Ho stnted that many will
attend the mass mooting from tho
towns of Killceiij nartictt Tay-
lor Bolton Temple Austin and
others from towns which will he
visited by workers appointed
"Lady on Second" rang out
from every mom in t tho Dorm
nnd each voice tried" Its best to
shout louder than tho ono pro
ceding it. Heads appeared from
all Imaginable places and boy
students scampered for cover. It
was a riotl Everyone rushed In
a room to hide himself nnd pan-
ic reigned at first then peace.
The lady enmo down tho hall
and determined to find out who
tho nolsemnkors were proceeded
to unlock cftry door in the Hall.
A hurried makhfg-up of the
beds followed by a toss of papor
Into the clnet and the proud
lady euteicd tho room with a sus-
picious look. Tho poor boys were
doomed
Oh no it was only Mrs. Mc Far-
laud Inspecting the rooms.
Arinngomqnts have boon com-
pleted under the auspices of tho
collego trustees to care for visit-
ors next week. A special meet-
ing of all members of Churches
of Christ In Abllcno is to be hold
tomorrow night to finish all pluns
on this work.
Following the announcement
made in last week's edition nf
llin ft if t nxlot nf ilm mnifntvnilt
tiiv; wi'liiilini ui titu iiiuiumiiiii i ..4 . - . . .
which hns as its purposo tho Ini-1 niciais vpunusuc uver
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Players Present
"Pollyanna" Fall
Term Production
Evelyn Curtis Herschcll
North Play Leading
Cast Parts
CURTAIN RISES AT 8
Gavel Announces
Club Social For
Fri. November 28
tiation of the plan to iu.suro the
fiituic of Abilene Christian Col-
lege more peiinanently a meet
lug was hold in Sewell Audito
rium Thursday night to further
iutei est and enthusiasm In the
nunement. Local church mem-
bers students and patrons of the
college from the entire cjty wore
present nnd inspiring talks were
made by Hatsell Daxtcr inci-
dent of tho college J. C. Heese
Dun Morris J. F. Gov It. C. Bell
mid J. S. Arledge; nn.d 12. W.
McMillan.
Speaking of the interest nl-
lcady manifest concerning the
movement Don Morris said
Season's Debate Out-
Look At Present
Evelyn Curtis playing the role
of Pollyanna is tho lending char-
acter in tonight's Production pre
hcntcd b y t h o Melpomencnn
Players in Sewell Auditorium at
8 o'clock. She is well known for
her ability in Dramntlcs by Abi-
lene patrons.
Baxter to Sherman
from these various church bodies j "40 Ufi Cver connected with tho
by him. 'tollogo. has oer had a greater
With plans completed for trans-
Vortatlon menus to tho Wildcat-
BfYlill - lllllin gnme Thanksgiving
(lay tho Kitten Klul girl's pop
1 fiquad has begun uuily practice
hi preparation for tho stunt to
bo1 given at nrowpwood. Practi-
cally nil the members of tho or-
ganization nro palnning to go on
tho' bussps states Kveiyn uurus
president) and sho further tirges
that all vho posjlblycan attend
the gamo in support of tho team.
Practice Is held In Bennott
Gymnasium undor tho direction
of Miss Curtis and Rvnllna Slat-
er leaders of tho squad Details
of tho stunt will ho announced In
' the Thanksgiving edition.
Miss Margaret Bishop head of
Ihe physical education depart-
ment for women (a agalu assists
'lg the lesilera'of the squad In
the stunt preparation
evening. Ho pointed out two
largo fuctors that cause or should
cause ono 10 seicci no imnj j () t((1 jusjc
for his life's work. Opportunity i Als) n' mrtl
to render service wns me ith
one suggested. "The world is in
darkness and needs tho light of
the gospel of Christ" said he
"therefore this factor should li-
the prime or dominant factor In
causing ono to pi each the word."
The second largo factor pointed
nut by Cox is the hopo of remun-
eration. "This factor" said he
"slmiilil not ho dIsreKordcd nor'
misunderstood. I discussing this
factor Cox showed that thcro are
three kinds of pay for tho preach-
er of tho gospel first financial
loturn second thanks and grat-
itude from tho people and third
pcivocullon. HO stated nun a man
should ifot- enter tho ministry
(Continued on page four)
Whilo in Austin the piesident
Isltcd the Finn Foundation pub
lishlng office and also met with
a number of ex-students of the
collego nnd parents of some of
the present student body.
IRL ALLISON WILL
REVIEW HIS NOVEL
FOR MUSIC PUPILS
beginning nor has thcro over
hc6n mnio active enthusiasm
shown."
Cards were distributed to tho
audience with tho request that
they signify whether they would
bo able to use their automobile
in the interest of the drivo bo at
(Continued on pago four)
On Friday afternoon at 4 p. m.
Studio the Speech
Department will hold Its
regular studio- recital when Irl
Allison head of tho Music de-
partment of Simmons University
will review his novel "Through
tho Yenrs."
Mr. Allison is n writer of note
having several popular novels to
his credit. "Through tho Years"
has received favorable cilticlsm
in tho magazine edition of Now
"Yoik Times."
All the pupils under tho direc-
tion of Mls Halo will be In at-
tendance for tho recital.
John Fairs Nichols Will
Sneaks to Preachers
Academy Freshmen
Debate On . Capital
""Punishment Friday
At tho weekly mooting of tho
Acndomy freshman class Friday
afternoon a dobato will bo hold.
"Resolved that capital punish-
ment should bo nbolishcd in tjo
United States." y
Juaiftta Overby and Marianne
Shaw aro taking tho affirmative
whilo John T. Overby und GC.
Mprlan Jr. are denying; tho
question. "
Principal SlkelW moderator for;
i the discussion . '
John Fairs Nichols will snoak
to tho Evangelistic Forum tomor-
row night at sovon o'clock on tho
f subject "The Holy Spirit." Nicli-
olswill discuss tho subject under
our different phases Including
What tho Holy Spirit Is Why the
Holy Spirit was Given How tho
Holy Spirit Operates and wit-
ness of tho Possession of the Holy
Spirit.
Nichols enmo to A. C. C this
fall from Tennessee whoio he has
boon engaged In missionary work
during' the summor. Ho has at-
tended wchool at Frced-Hardemnn
College and at Stnto Teachers
college in that state. Hot s a
Junior hore and plans to finish
his work hore next year.
CASH PRIZI3.
In every ndveitlsemcnt of
this issue with tho exception
of ono or two you will find
one nnd not moro than two
words ii italic or underlined.
This word Is tho KEY word of
tho advertisement.
Itules of tho contest:
1. You aie to list the name
of tho firm.
2. Under tho firm nnmo
wdito tho key word.
3. Undor tho koy word write
as many words as possible
from tho letters of tho koy
words.
4. Tho words taken from tho
key word must not exceed
thrco lettors. No proper names
or foreign words will be ac-
cepted. 5. Each adertiscment is to
bo trcatcjl individually after
this manner
0. This contest is open to all
students apd faculty members
of tho'collcgo and academy
7. Entries will bo received
at tho Optimist office until 10
a. m. Saturday.
Tlio person getting tho great.
est number of words will re-
ceive first prlzo of 12.00. Tho
second prlzo Is 11.50. Third
prize a subset iptlon to The
Optimist sont to one of your
friends.
Get busy you may bd tho
winner.
A telegram this moining from
Mrs. Batsell Baxter called Presi-
dent Baxter to Sherman where
tho mother of Mrs. Baxter Is very
low duo to Injuries received in a
fall several days ago.
Mrs. Baxter has been in Shcr-
mnn at tho bedside of her moth-
er slnco tho nrcident.
It is feared that the injuries of
Mrs. Scott will proo fatal.
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McMillan Speaks
On Resurrection
Four Arguments Produced
For Resurrection
The Gavel A. C. C. debating
and forensic organizatiqn will
have a club social in tho parlor
of Zcllncr Hall on Friday eve-
ning November 27 at 8 o'clock.
This announcement grew out of
a special meeting called last
Tuesday at 1:00 p. m. by C. W.
Cecil president of tho club.
At the regular semi-monthly
meeting on November 17 Cecil
appointed a special committee
Including Trine Stnrncs Onie
Bixler and Eris Bitchic to woik
upon preliminary plans for th
o-itortalnmcnt. This group de-
cided what typo of entertainment
would be best nnd whore It would
bo held.
Cecil appointed two now mem-
bers to serve vlth Miss Willie B.
Sloan on the standing social com-
mittee at tho meeting last Tues-
day. These two now members
arc Trine Stnrncs nnd Elton Ab-
ernathy. Final plans for tho
event mo being worked out by
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A a ..... nt nvinro. "'" UliriSI S1UH ..ll...Ilimil
poio speeches occupied the atten-l"0 l"'1'' 0llt 'r h"t "'"J
ion o tho debaters at their las. nrf the rcsur.ectlon First the
.. ... .. .. ... .. 'nature of tho resurrection bo-
meeuilg. i'rognuiin ill uiu ii:b .... . . ... i
..... . .r ti.uuso it 1 sown in corruption
Sloan and Mr. Starnes. They
promise rnoro and better enter-
(Continued on Pace )
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Cast Consists Of Twelve
Members; Includes Best
Dramatic Talent
At eight o'clock tonight tho
Mclpomcncan Players will pre-
sent their first term production
"Pollyanna"- a four act comedy
by Catherine Cushlng. As in the
novel by tho same name Its wit
humor and pathos comblno to
make it an outstanding produc-
tion. Its popularity Is attested by
its long run In New York and
other eastern cities.
Evelyn Curtis a senior in col-
lego and also an experienced
player of child parts Is Interpret-
ing the "Glud Girl" while Hor-
schol North playing with her
takes' tho role of Jimmy Bean.
Rosamond McCollum a senior
In tho speech department por-
trays Miss Polly Harrington tho
maiden aunt upon whoso mercies
tho orphnmnice is thrust.
Bobert Henry and Buskin
Smith are John Pendleton and
Tom Chilton respectively the
lutter playing tho part of a bach-
elor embittered through disap-
pointment in love.
Mary Rco Harrisoil pjays the
role of tho Irish maid. Ed Aus-
tin will appear as Blcoker Mr.
Pendleton's butler.
The part of "Tho Ladles Alders"
friends of the orphan aro enacted
by Elizabeth Brewer as Miss Car-
roll; Lucllo Watson as Mrs.
(Continued on pago four)
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"If thoro were no resurrection
cut funeral would bo a good-
bye forever" said 12. W. McMil-
lan as he spoke to the College
Churcli of Christ Sunday night.
"The question 'If a man dies
shall ho live again?' was often in 1
tho minds of people before the
R. C. BELL SPEAKS
TO MISSION STUDY
Pre-Meds Hear Marion
Rice At Weekly Meet
Tho Pro -Medical Club met
Thursday evening at 0:45 o'clock
November 12 for Its weekly pro
gram which at that meeting con-
sisted lu a discussion of the out-
standing medieal colleges en-
trance fees books etc. by Mai Inn
Bice.
Summarizing he said that
thcro aro 80 medical schools in
tho United States. The United
Sfutcs has had 45 per cent of tho
medical schools of tho world but
now sho has only 15 per rent. Ho
attributed tho decline In percent-
age due to so many failures and
consequently drop-outs who enter
for medical Instruction.
The Club visited tho epileptic
colony at 2 p. in. today for tho
purposo of observing somo Xray
work patients in treatment and
for obtaining a general knowl-
edge of conditions hero assistant
to tho work of the Club.
John Fairs Nichols was appoint-
ed as reporter q tho Optimist for
this club at ihe last meeting.
and raised in incorruptlon."
Second nature argues tho resur-
rection. Just as God can give
body to the seed that is planted
In tho ground He can also give
a mortal body. Thiul tho Inborn
hope of mnn argues tho resurrec-
tion. The Indian believes In a
happy hunting giound and the
Hindoo in the tiansmlgrntion of
souls. "If in this life only wo
havo hopo In Chi 1st wo aie of all
men most miserable." Fourth
tho resurrection of Christ Is proof
of the resurrection. "When Christ
died ho planted tho roses of Im-
mortality on the grave" McMil-
lan said.
Fov E. Wallace On
Campus This Week
Foy E. Wallace Jr. of Nosh-
vlllo Tenn. wa's a visitor on tho
campus Monday. lie conducted
a meeting at Lubbock and Is re-
turning to Nashviljo after a busi-
ness trip to Dallas and to Tern-
plo whero ho will Join his family.
Ho begins n meeting at Freed-
Hardeman college Henderson
Tennessee (toon.
Wallace Is editor of tho Gospel
Advocate He was on tho campus
last fall having conducted tho
(Continued on page four)
B. C Bell used tho book of
Acts as a basis for his speech' be-
fore tho mission study group
Wednesday evening at six-thirty.
"We like to get up to date in ev-
erything" said he "and tho book
of Acts is tho most up to date of
all books for mission work. Real-
ly though In mission work wo
should got hack-todato after tho
manner of tho early Christians."
According to Boll tho tahlo of
contents for tho book of Acts is
found in tho eighth verso of the
first chapter. Hp used that ns n
basis and shovyed that by pas-
sages from tho following chapters
that their contents just Unfold
and explain that passage. He
pointed out tho fact that tho book
of Acts did not closo the life of
tho great apostle Paul then made
this statement in conclusion
"Tho book of Acts is not closed
Probably all of the Christians
that havo lived McCaleb Cnmpb-
boll and all tho many othors'
havo added to tho book. Prob-
ably many from this collogo will
add missionary works to this
bonk also" ho closed.
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Girl's Quartet Will Sing
In Chapel Tomorrow
Mrs. Walter II. Adams yolco
Instructor Is presenting tho fol-
lowing program in a chapol re- '
cltal from the Fine Arts Depart-
ment tomorrow morning:
"Stnrri of the Night Sing Softly"
-C'aio Edwards Norma Key
"Whispering Hope"; "A Cake
Shop Romance OsbortiOj-rLafon
Derripk Zolda Moser Louise Nel-
son Noima Krey.
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