The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 30, Ed. 1, Friday, May 13, 1955 Page: 3 of 8
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Friday May 13 1955.
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By CHARLIE MARLER
Whether some ACCiaris like it or not "formal occa-
sions" that are "formal occasions" are on the way in.
Two or three years ago dinner jackets or tuxes were
never seen at a banquet or such unlesB it was an A Cap-
pella member. And yet these informal banquets are called
formal banquets. Como on guys lot's not kid ourselves. It's tho
girls who have been going formal not us.
However this spring banquet season has seen on Increasing
number of men appearing In formal or near-formal attire.
Tho greatest advance In this direction was Initiated by Phi
they appeared at their annual banquet In dinner jackets tux
they appeared at their annual banquet In dinner Jackest tux
trousers top hats and canes.
Tho people who appeared at the performances of "Rlgolctto"
In formal attlro are also to be commended. Students who aro
aiming at prominent places In the business and professional
world need to know at least how to act at a formal occasion. It
seems to bo that at least some ACC students aro realizing this
now.
As the trend Is going now it seems that It Is very probable
that a boy appearing at a banquet here two years from now will
be out of It if he appears In a business suit.
Magazine Lacks in Humor Department
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with crisp and enigmatic sketches
of everyday life. Her favorlto cle-
ment Is obviously surprise.
Newcomers to the magazine this
year woro Tommy Webb Bobble
Jean Thomas Gall Aochtcrnacht
Milton Stolz Dick Ady Don Bak-
er Kayla Felts Bob Johnson Roy
Ward and Charlcno Ellison.
Of these Tommy Webb Is tho
Student andGod
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will flavor everything he does in
his cntlro life.
Some pcoplo make their aim in
life to make money. Everything
they do every decision they mako
Is affected by this basic deslro of
making money.
Others become Involved in their
work and it becomes everything.
To them their work is tho only
thing that matters; religion be-
comes something distant relations
with other people becomo unim-
portant It is obvious that for tho Chris-
tian there can be but one aim in
life. That aim which is common
with all Christians is to serve
and please God first In all things.
It will bo his prime objective in
everything he does.
A person who makes pleasing
God his aim will be a success
In whatever field of secular work
ho chooses. By living a Christ-
centered life while making a suc-
cess of his profession he will not
only save himself but will mako
it cosier for someone else to live
the Christian life in that eamo
profession. Regardless of what
kind of work you do In life make
sure you have the right aim.
most apparent with a substantial
quantity of serious poetry. His
"Tho Terrace" a study in blank
vorse displays talent and an In-
teresting use of words. His me-
chanics are however too often
apparent for tho most cnjoyablo
reading. His versatility Is seen In
tho prose work "Bill" which dis-
plays a striking freshness and orig-
inality in which is generally a
hackneyed proso stylo.
Magnzino Lacks Humor
Outstanding for her ono prose
selection Is Char lone. Ellison.
"Elayne" Is an entertaining and
pathetically wistful insight into a
child's mind. Very good reading.
As a whole I bellevo that the
magazine's only lack was humor.
It was otherwise a very satisfying
literary experience.
Liqhter Side
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minutes untU he ran into an-
other ono. Only then did ho dis-
cover that ho wan running In
circles. Ho looked Uko ho hod
run Into a revolving blond.
Somehow ho made It back to the
barracks only to bo met by a pack
of would-be-doctors with fiendish
gleams in their eyes. Everyone
agreed that tho only thing to do
was amputate his right arm and
left leg. Everyone that Is except
Joe who somehow survived the
onslaught with all limbs intact.
Our motto for the week Is:
"Live dangcroaIy why should
you walk when you con go on
crutches?"
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Doin's a
Decade
Ago
By ALICE McDERMETT
Tho sophomores finally put out
their class edition ten y'cars ago
today.
"The main topic of conversation
on tho campus of Ablleno Chris-
tian College Is the world shaking
event victory in Europe" a bold
faced paragraph read. The effect
of this victory on tho possibility
of victory in the east was a topic
polled that week from members of
the faculty and student body.
May 21-23 was announced as
the tlmo of the Senior trip to
Lake Cisco.
"Tho Sub-T16 social club for
boys has been discontinued for
tho duration because there aro
only two members left in school."
Tho others were all in tho service.
Student Council elections wcro
held on a Tuesday morning after
a campaign rally Monday night.
Offices that were to bo filled were
president vice-president secre-
tary junior representative foren-
sic manager yell leader athletic
representative and press repre-
sentative. No wonder tho rally was
the only means of campaigning.
"Card received by his roommates
from Wendell Broom on A Cap-
pella tour:
"Hi Huskies-
Big tlmo
Much eat
No dime
Sore feet;
Sing loud
Much ride
School ou
Soon bride I
Roomie."
THE MIDNIGHT RIDE OF J. E. DRAZIEL
By BON BAKER
Listen my children and you'll hear tell .
Of the midnight ride of J. E. Braelel.
Twos half past nine by the Ad Building clock
When the Fish decided on a man to shock.
A man by the name of J. E. Brazicl
Who hadn't been very polite all year
who'd ridiculed scorned us and laughed at us too
Until there was only one thing left to do.
Well the Fish held a meeting to decide what to do.
Yeah Link was there Vinzant Beck and tho crow.
There was Elmer D. T. Herman and "Slim";
There was "Alderman" Huff and don't forget Jim.
Tho heads went together came up with a verdict.
"To the Lake to tho Lake with him" shouted the Fish.
Vinzant had a plan that he knew'd turn tho trick
So behind him up two flights of stairs went the Fish.
With ropes and a blanket wo cropt down tho hall
While down at the phone now McKee made the call
That would bring J. E. weaponless Into the hall
Where the great band of freshmen would bring his downfall.
But out of hla sanctum J. E. did not stir
So again all the freshmen went into a whir.
Another idea was cast up on the shore
A key was produced that would fit J. E.'s door.
Tho mob now stormed in took J. E. by surprise.
Twas fearful to see all that fear in his eyes
As his hair stood up stralghter and chin dropped so low.
Then he turned to the window "Help help" was tho bellow.
We grabbed him and and gagged him and started to tying
But by now the news of his capture was flying
To tho whole Junior Class and the Sophomores too
Till they filled up the halls what a huge motley crew.
Well we had him but that was the best we could do
Since we couldn't tako him out and all his class too.
Juniors shouted and ranted; their faces did shine.
Then tho freshmen marched out singing dear Auld Lang Sync.
Tho sad upperclassmen were Jubilant now
For they'd Just saved their hero from danger somehow.
We'll stop here for now in this sad tale of woo
But we'll say ono more thing Just before we let go.
Take heed upperclassmen especially J. E.
For the Fish '58 haven't had their last scene.
Lock your doors and be careful for soon It may bo
That you'll ride to Ft. Phantom then walk back again.
Wilmeth Elected
CSO President
Moxie Baccus Campus Service
Organization president announced
recently that tho officers of CSO
for tho coming school year will be
Elizabeth Wilmeth Tyler Jun-
ior president; Janclle Davis Lib-
erty junior vice-president; Char-
lotto Coffman Lubbock sopho-
more secretary - treasurer; Mary
Ann Chaney Vernon sophomore
corresponding secretary-treasurer;
and Patsy Ruth Kelly Tulsa Ok-
lahoma sophomore program chair-
man. They were elected at tho CSO
sunrise breakfast held last week.
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THE STAFF
Editor JMURRELL FOSTER
AL TERRTLIi
ALICE McDERMETT
Associate Editor. .ALICE McDERMETT
Assistant Editor .MARY ODLE
Assistant Editor MILTON COPELAND
Club Editor CARLA ASHLEY
Book Editor CHARLENE ELLISON
Co-Sports Editor BOB LAMBERT
Co-Sports Editor MAC BEDICHEK
Photographer REX VERMILLION
Cartoonist - JlOY WARD
Cartoonist DAVE ROPER
Advertising Manager. DICK SHELTON
Faculty Advisor HFSER TAYLOR
REPORTERS: Murrell Foster Elizabeth Ross Al Terrlll Ruthle
Cubstead Lane Cubstead Sandra Thompson Jerrel Rowden Steve
Hllller Alice Ann Mann Larry Claborn Lawrence Ray Smith
Lee Scott Carolyn Sanders Don Gage.
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The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 30, Ed. 1, Friday, May 13, 1955, newspaper, May 13, 1955; Abilene, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth95819/m1/3/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 15, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Abilene Christian University Library.