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HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVEnSITY ABILENE TEXAS- APRIL 13 1940.
No. 26
PLANS LAUNCHED FOR ANNUAL SENIOR DAY PROGRAM
ny WACIL MeNAIIl
Junior Editor
It is with a feeling of suspicion Mint
I write these few lines of copy for
this is the first time I hnve ever wi it-
ten n personal opinion column for .the
front puge. Howcyer I feel much
safer in doing so than I would had I
been in the' shoes of the young gen-
tleman who did the announcing for
the Fair Park school chapel program
Inst week.
The lad who did tlint announcing
is to be commended the others of the
group also for that matter and it
would be safo to wager that he did
better than n large per cent of college
students would have done. Their pro-
gram was excellent for a group of
youngsters their ngc.
Congratulations arc in order
for the seniors for their selection
of a class gift Since the plans
for a belfry were abandoned they
have given thought and discus-
sion to several different things
they could do for the school.
Once they talked of paving the
two clay tennis courts which
would have given better oppor-
tunities to the tennis team as
well as a number of other stu-
dents. However since the class
of last year gave a movie projec-
tor the movie camera was a wise
selection.
The seniors at ACC plan to pave
four new tennis courts and also to
build native rock walls to cut down
the wind handicap in the spring. This
is also a good idea for there are
many days in West Texas when the
wind causes a marked disadvantage.
Elsewhere in this paper may be
found a letter to the Editor from none
other than Editor-in-Chief Murdoch
himself. On the same page Editor
Murdoch's name is the chief subject
for the Sketch Pad. This Sketch Pad
is very embarrassing to the Editor
for ho is anything but a publicity
hound. Of course he likes publicity
but not for himself. When the Sketch
Pad writer came to me this week and
asked for the namo of the victim for
this edition it suddenly dawned upon
mo that Mr. Murdoch used my name
in a similar instance several months
ago. "Therefore it looked as if this
would be a good time to get even. But
never let it be said that I use the
news columns of the Brand to settle
personal scores. Editor Murdoch thor-
oughly deserves all the things the
writer says about him. Editor Mur-
doch has his merits; indeed a large
portion of them are greater than those
of whom ho writes each week. Stu-
dents might have read the Brand for
a full year and never learned of these
if novices such as myself had not been
permitted to relievo him for a while.
Most students arc wishing for
more and moro chapel programs of
the type presented by the North Texas
Agricultural College Glee Club Wed
ncsday. Maybe there should be more
and at least the student body would
learn to rise when someone brings in
the American flag. The flag bearers
walked from the rear of the building
to the front and it was not until they
came into the view of Professor Ste-
phenson that anyone rose. Professor
Stephenson rose immediately when
he saw the flag and then the stu-
dents gradually struggled to their
feet.
Alpha Chi Hears Mental
Telepathy Discussed
Members of Alpha Chi heard men-
tal telepathy and clairvoyance dis-
cussed by D. B. Graggi education and
psychology professor here at the so-
ciety's monthly meeting last Monday
night. Meeting was held in Dr. Ju-
lius Olsen's lecture room.
Prof. Gragg stated that he had no
belief in either but that many people
do and told of the various research
and investigation done by eminent
scientists.
Prof. W A. Stephenson co-sponsor
of Alpha Chi here invited the organ
izatlon to his homo for a social next
week.
War Authority
W. A. Stephenson professor of
Government at H-SU and a close
follower of current world happen-
ings gives his views on the present
crisis in Scandinavia and the prob-
able bearing the war now has on
America.
INTERPRETING WAR
Germany's Attack on Norway
"Fatal Mistake' Says Prof.
By AL BREAKS
This week's surprise attack on Nor
way nnd Denmark by Germany is n
"fatal mistake" on Germany's part
was the belief expressed by Professor
W. A. Stephenson campus authority
on foreign nffairs in an interview
this week.
"It's a life and death struggle for
England and Germany" he stated
and added "If England had not como
to Norway's aid this time the jig
would have been up for England."
He believed that England had trap-
ped Germany this time and here aro
his reasons: Although Germany has
occupied parts of Norway Britain nod
stepped in with her navy and severed
German naval communications with
Norway and also won U. S. public
opinion on Britain's side by letting
Germany take the aggressive move.
The question to be decided is whether
Britain and the allies can keep Ger-
man troops from landing in Norway.
If they can and Britain's navy is
"10 to 1" against Germany's "I don't
see how Germany pould hope to land
a very large force in Norway against
such odds" he stated
"If England succeeds in cutting off
communications between Germany
and Norway' the war may be forced
on Germany through Denmark" he
added.
"England undoubtedly knew about
Germany's plans before laying the
mines along Norway's coast preced-
ing the German advance into Nor-
way" Professor Stephenson stated
and commented "The war may be
over after this present battle."
"There are many angles however"
he reserved and added that there are
two unknown factors.
'The next ten days will be interest-
ing in order to find out what Russia
does" expressed the campus author-
ity adding "That factor may keep
Sweden silent for fear of Russian
conflict. If Sweden declares war
against. Germany it will indicate that
Sweden does not regard Russia as a
menace." He also expressed the per
sonal opinion that Germany and Rus-
sia had originally an agreement to
divide the Scandinavian countries. He
also expressed tho hope and tho good
possibility that perhaps if Russir
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freshmen to Stage
Picnic for Social
The freshmen recently voted to
stage a picnic for their annual social
event rather than a banquet which
has been the traditional "fish" en-
tertainment. President Marshall Millsap has
named tho following as his commit-
tee workers: transportation chairman
Bill Tlppen Evelyn Boyd Chuck
Chapman Truett Compere and Joan
Stewart; foods committee chairman
Dorothy Jean Shaw Marylyn Sonde-
fer Mary Youngblood Noel Petrie
and Mack King.
The dato has not been definitely
set but will probably bo around tho
first of May.
Student
McClure Returns
From San Antonio
Marion B. McClure director of the
famous Cowboy Band of Hnrdin-Slm-mons
University returned Sunday
fiom the Region 0 Stntc High School
Band Festivnl held at the Municipal
Auditorium In San Antonio Texas.
Mr. McClure was one of five leading
musical directors judging 45 high
school bands from nil over the state.
"I enjoyed the trip exceedingly and
was especially interested in hearing
the Cowboy Band broadcast Thurs-
day night. I met some very interest-
ing directors and talked to quite n
few exes of Hnrdin-Simmons and
prospective Cowboy Band members"
i continued Mr. McClure.
Since his return Mr. McClure has
i been drilling the band in preparation
j for n trip to Dallas and for more
I broadcasts
Crow Twins Voted
Most Identical
At Baylor Meet
David and Douglas Crow ministe-
rial students nt H-SU were elected
the most identical twin boys at tho
annual twin convention held on the
campus of Baylor University at Waco
April 5 and G. Most identical girls
were two nurses from Waco.
v Opening exercises for the conven-
tion were held in the Baylor Univer-
sity auditorium after which pictures
nnd blood tests were made. The twins
were entertained Thursday evening
nt n banquet where Professor Rlfo
fo Ohio State University was the
main speaker.
Officers elected for next year weio
Byron and Vyron Higgens from John
Tnrleton presidents; the Morrow
Twins from Baylor are new vice-
presidents and tho True Twins Tex-
as A. & I. arc secretaries.
Plans were made to send a delega-
tion to the national convention in St.
Louis in August which is to be head-
ed by Former Governor Pat Neff.
David and Douglas have been invited
but have not definitely planned to go.
TO TAKE FAMILY
District Rotary Governor Arrant
Tells of Coming Trip To Cuba
When there is a vacation coming
up tho general battlecry around any
home Is "Papa I need some new
clothes" nnd Professor Hirnm Ar-
rant district Rotary governor has al-
ready heard that cry from members
of his family in anticipation of the
genial governor's trip to Cuba in
June
Although looking forward to tho
trip for somo time he hod made no
definite plans until receiving an in-
vitation from Rotary International to
appear on tho proginm ns a confer-
ence leader on club activities at the
International convention at Havana
June 9 to 15
"Approximately 10000 aro expect
ed to attend the convention" Profes
sor Arrant stated saying also that
he plans to take his wife and two
children Arthur Gray (Ott) and Lois
along. When tho genial professor
first notified his family of his plans
Lois a sophomore in Abilene High
School shouted "Oh Boy!" while Ott
H-SU freshman exclaimed "Won't
that be somethin'?" and also made
immediate suggestions about taking
a plane from Miami to Havana. How-
over Ott was unsuccessful with the
suggestions for they will go by boat
from Florida or Key West to Cuba.
As pleased as her children about
tho whole trip Mrs. Arrant felt that
it was "too good to bo true."
Having been a member of Rotary
Nominations Begin
Saturday to Be
Final Date for
Signing Petitions
Nominations began April 10 Wed-
nesday for student assembly officers
with placing of petitions in the book-
store. The following students have been
nominated for the following offices:
President of the student assembly:
Rnlph Beard Nig Oatnuin Wallace
Heitmnn nnd Robert Murdoch.
Vice-president of the student as-
sembly: Robert Murdoch Wallace
Hcitmau Lewis McCalcb.
Secretary: Dewcce McGnhcy Bee
Agnew Tid Compere.
Treasurer: Ruth Ann Hall Bee Ag-
new Marian Vaughter Tid Compere
Donna Maiie Wooldridgo.
Cheerleader Place I: Ralph Day
Tom Guimnriu.
Cheerleader Place II: Karl Bon-
ncaux Tom Williams Gip Oldham
Hinton Hamilton.
Cheerleader Place III: Homer
Montgomery Robert Foley Ted
Rcincklng Truett Compere Buford
Humphries Bob Martin.
Intramural Council Place I: Long
John Trendway Bob Russ.
Intrnmurni Council Place II: Ver-
non Blackburn II. C. Burrus J. B.
Heard.
Intramural Council Place III: Mac
King Tommy Chadwick.
Council Members nt Large; David
Belsky Ralph Day Bitsy Lynn Bill
Tippin Marshall Millsap Ruth Ann
Hall Clarence Holcomb C. G. Park-
hill Ellis Huxley.
Final day for nominations in the
bookstore will be April 20. These pe-
titions must be signed by at least one-
seventh of the student body.
Following official notice in the
Brand April 27 primary elections will
be held in chapel May 1. Run-off
elections will be held May 3.
Some students were nominated on
the sheets for more than one office
but Jack Dean president of the stu-
dent council warns that they must
choose one office.
Sophomores Lay Plans
For Banquet in May
Date for the annual sophomore ban-
quet wns set tentatively for May 10
at a class meeting Monday.
Plans and theme for the affair are
being planned by n committee com-
posed of Bettye Sue Pitts Ila Mae
Evans' Rheba Chambers nnd Irving
Cumbie.
Other committees will be appointed
soon to assist them according to R.
O. Brooks president of the group.
By AL BREAKS
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H. It. ARRANT
for only ten years it is an honor to
the H-SU professor to receive such
recognition. During these ten years
ho has held various offices in the lo-
cal Rotary club of 100 members in-
cluding being chairman of a number
of committees a member of the board
of directors president and now dis
trict governor of tho 127th district of
Rotary International.
When asked about the year of his
presidency he thought a moment
then turned to his secretary Claire
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New Broncos to Be
Distributed Soon
The 1940 Bronco annual yearbook
off Hnrdin-Simmons University will
be in the hands of the students around
May 1 said Editor-in-Chief R. B.
Glenn nnd Associate Editor Forest
Wade Tippin. Following tho usual
custom tho color theme and dedica-
tion of the yearbook will be shrouded
in secrecy and until that memorable
day every student on tho campus will
be wondering whether his or her fn-
vorltc professor was the honored one.
R. B. Glenn also added that 700 an-
nuals had been ordered nnd that all
of tho material including pictures
is complete. The yearbooks aro now
nt the Abilene Printing & Stationery
Company where they nro undergoing
last minute chnnges. A new fenture
found in this year's annual is the
addition of new sections depicting
campus life.
NOT A GAMBLE
Four Kings is a Winning
Hand in Anyone's Game
Cowboy Band to
Play for Dallas
Show Next Week
It is off to Dallas next week for
the Cowboy Band and six girl riders.
The occasion is the annual Variety
Show introducing such notables as
Darryl F. Zanuck of 20th Century-
Fox and Bob Hope famous rndio and
screen star. The festivities will begin
April 17 nnd continue until April 20.
During this period the program will
be broadcast over the NBC Mutual
and CBS networks. The delegation
consists of the Cowboy Band the girl
riders Sheriff Watson Johnny Re-
gan famous English cowboy Gib San-
defer and others.
The present plnns include thice
programs by the Cowboy Band at
Eastland Ranger nnd Mineral Wells.
Tentative plans include n program
given on tho stage of the Worth Thea-
tre at Fort Worth.
The Hardin-Simmons delegation
will be a welcoming committee to the
arriving Variety Club members and
ate expextcd to participate in the
mammoth parade which will be one
of the big features of the convention.
Nell Miller and asked "When was I
president Cinire Nell?"
"It wns during '30-'37" she replied
to which ho laughed at his loss of
memory on tho subject. Perhaps what
they say about absent-minded profes-
sors is true but in this case what
little absent mindedness Professor Ar-
innt has can be excused when one
looks nt his busy schedule. There
are C5 clubs in this district scattered
from Fort Worth to Dalhnrt a dis-
tance of about 400 miles. During the
yenr he is district governor it is his
duty to visit each of the clubs.
"Talk about attendance look at tho
Rotary record for this district" ho
commented and explained that there
aro 2389 Rotarlnns in this district
and their attendance at meetings is
92.09 per cent. "Quite a record don't
you think?" ho queried.
Recently much of tho genial pro
fessor's time has been taken up in
planning for the district convention
to bo held in Sweetwater the last of
this month. It is his duty to arrange
for speakers for tho program. This
is dono with a committee and with
tho aid of Rotary International. He
announced that Claire Nell Miller his
secretary for four years would also
assist him in tho conference at Sweet-
water. Commenting upon being district
govornor ho smilingly expressed "It's
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pion Con boy from London and now
a featured entertainer with the H-
SU Cowboy Band will direct the
program for the annual high school
senior day on I'arramore field
April 27.
By HARRY nAYES
Beat if you can the following
hand:
King of Spades is Robert eldest of
four students from Wichita Falls all
brothers and sisters. Bob is at pres-
ent working on an architectural en-
gineering degree in Oklahoma Uni-
versity but his plans call for his re-
Lturn this summer to complete his B.
A. requirements in H-SU. After at-
tending Hardin Junior College in
Wichita Falls for a little over a year
Bob decided to enter Hardin-Simmons
in order to become a member of the
Cowboy Band. Ho was featured with
that group several times doing rou-
tines with a ropo and an Austrailian
bull whip. Ho also played trumpet
in the band.
King of Diamonds Is Maurice. Aft-
er attending Hardin Junior College
for one year she decided to join her
brothers Bob and Jim in H-SU. Mau-
rice has held several class offices
during her sojourn in college and is
in full chargo of alumni files in tho
Ex-Student offices. Wo are told that
her future plans are a bit indefinite
but that it is a toss-up between set-
tling down in Dallas or entering the
teaching profession. No matter the
choice she'll bo a "diamond."
King of Clubs is James. Known in
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Several Students
To Give Recitals
The next few weeks nre due to be
filled with mnny recitnls of students
from tho Fine Arts department. All
recitals will be held in the chapel
building nnd are open to the general
public with no admission chnrge.
Following is a list of the recitals to
be presented:
April 5 Mrs. Preston's Junior Or-
chestra. April 19 Katharine Frecmnn nnd
Ruth Anno Hall speech recital.
April 23 Elizabeth Duck voice re-
cital. April 20 Virginia Carley and Dor-
othea Campbell voice recital.
April 30 Joedene Propst voice reci-
tal. May C Morrison piano recital.
May 10 Fernetta Foley piano re-
cital. May 17 General voice recital.
May 20 Wandn Young piano leci-
tal. May 20 General recital of voice
department.
May 27 Helen Dunham organ and
piano recital.
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Former Student Weds
Gregg County Girl
Miss Audrey Adams of White Oak
Gregg County became the brido of
Ray Wilson MaHrry Friday March
29.
Mr. Muberry a graduato of Hardin-Simmons
has been teaching Eng-
lish in White Oak high school lor the
past six years. Miss Adams was ono
of his pupils graduating with the class
of 1937.
Johnny Regan to
Direct Program
For.Big Parade
Intrasquad Football
Game to Highlight
Afternoon Entertainment
Thirty-five hundred high school
students nro expected to attend tho
annual Hnrdin-Simmons high school
senior day festivities to be held this
year on April 27 it was announced
this week.
Activities will begin with a musical
program In the nuditorium at 10
o'clock. An organ recital will be fea-
ture attraction with further enter-
tainment furnished by cither the Cow-
boy Band or the University Sym-
phony orchestra.
Johnny Regan is director of tho
events on I'arramore Field to be pre-
sented from 10:30 to 12 o'clock. Main
event will be a Parade of Beauty in-
cluding all girls who have a page pic-
ture in this year's annual. Novelty
stunts will be given by the Cowgirls
Cowboy Band nnd other campus or-
ganizations Barbeque will be served to all H-SU
students and high school guests at
12:15 behind Mnry Frances Hall. The
local W. M. U. and other H-SU
friends are furnishing the meal.
The band or orchestra will give n
program in tho auditorium imme-
diately following lunch. Exhibits of
the various departments will be on
display from 1:30 to 3:30 o'clock.
Highlight of the afternoon's enter-
tainment will bo the intra-squad foot-
ball game between the White Shirts
and Gold Shirts. The game will be
called at 3:30.
Cowgirls will recicve the visitors
on the campus. Zona Horn presi-
dent will serve as the head of the re-
ception group.
Prof. Arrant is chairman of tho
faculty committee to meet tho spon-
sors of tho visiting groups. The num-
ber of students expected to attend
this year will be the largest of any
former entertained on the campus.
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Alpha Chi Group
Leaves for Meet
At Georgetown
H-SU will have three representa-
tives attending the Alphn Chi conven-
tion nt Southwestern University this
week-end. The group composed of
Wayne Evans Dr. O. O. Watts and
Rupert Richardson Jr. left yesterday
for Georgetown for the 25th annual
meeting of the Texas chapters of the
nationnl scholarship fraternity. Mrs.
Watts also made the trip.
Dr. Watts is serving as sponsor for
the local organization during the ab-
sence of Dr. Olsen whoso namo the
chapter here bears. Evans is presi-
dent of the fraternity.
Hall and Freeman
To Give Recital
Fresh from laurels woo in the ie-
cent spring production "The Old
Maid" Ruth Ann Hall and Katherine
Freeman junior speech majors will
bo presented in a lecture-recital in
the Fine Arts auditorium April 19 at
8:15 o'clock. Both are pupils of Mrs.
Nora Everton.
Ruth Ann and Katherine are mem-
bers of University Players and Alpha
Psi Omega. Ruth Ann played Delia
in tho spring production (a rolo taken
by 'Miriam Hopkins in tho movie ver-
sion of the prize winning Pulitzer
play). She has also had important
parts in "First Lady" nnd "Three Cor-
nered Moon" and has directed a one-
act play "Sanatorium."'
Her program will include n dialect
"Sho Liked Him Ralo Weel" by An
drew Waunless; a poem "In the Mod-
ern Manner" author unknown; nnd
a play "Tho Eldest" by Edna Ferber.
Ruth Ann is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. J. C. Hall of Loraine Toxas.
Katherine took tho part of Jennie
Mend in "Tho Old Maid" and also
appeared in "First Lady." Last fall
she directed tho one-act play "Ladies '
Alone." Tho dialect on her program
is "Da Besta Frand" by T. A. Daly;
tho poem "An Order for a Picture"
by Allco Cary; and the play "Sup-
pressed Desires" by Susan Glaspcll.
Katherino is tho daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. W M Freeman of Moran
Texas.
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