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VOLUME. XI.
STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS, SATU RDAY, JAN UARY 10, 1931
NUMBER 16
PLOWBOYI
Well,'. Plowboy, Santa has. come
and gone and left many, of his
wares among>us. We are thankful
for the .many things he- gave us,
aren't we? ,
Is one of .your New Year's res-
olutions "I will make every bas-
ketball game and track meet?" If
"not, why not add it to-, your list?
Y?e know you are certainly going
to support the Plowboys in ev-
erything that they attempt.
The game between Tarleton and
fqdian Gap is expected to be a
great one. Come out and see the
Plowboya in action. You will see
what you will call a real team. Be
aim> anil - bring your yeller with
you because we expect you to
yell.
:^Iany cf the games will be
!'iere thit year. We already have
a hard module with colleges near
. here, arn' it will take your sup-
" port to t\elp win every game.
1 The track men are working out
daily. Sometimes we wish aspeed-
■ ometer was connected to one of
the distance men in order to see
how far he ran in a season. That
■would be a ^oodthing to sell
Ripley.
'-FIVE
HONOR ROLL FOR
LAST REPORT
Four Students of John Tarleton Col-
lege Make Straight
A Record
.. The six highest, rifle . men were
• picked the last. yreek before Christ-
mas. The ;■ greatest score out of
a possible . 40ft was 331 and was
made' by Carl Rogers of B com:
pany. None'of the six made less
than 304. ,With a .little practice
the 'average of. the team is expect-
ed to go above 360.
Well, .' Plowboy, the debating
U-yout for- both boys and girls
will take pl^ca before 'the semes-
r is over; We wonder who it
will be. .
- -This is a new' year; why not
make: it a good one for ourselves
and those around it. Let's show
■the world what a real Plowboy is!
Whatvdo-,you say?
COMPETITION IS THE
GOAL OF COMPANY
T
According, to Sergeant Busch-
mann there is to be a competitive
drill, between all of the companies
sometime before the end of this
semester.
The drill last year was between
A, B, and C companies. This year
the Videttes will enter the com-
petition, which will tend to in-
crease the spirit even more than in
the past. J i
The judges will probably be se-
lected from the number of Reserve
Officers.now in Tairleton.
COLLEGE
CALENDAR
Looking Backward
December 20—Holidays begin,
'Looking Forward i
.January E—Holidays End. "
"January 6—-Resume studies.
"7—Basketball .Game.
9—More studies,
January. 10—Ditto.'
January 11—General privileges.
January 12— Sunday School and
Church." ": '
January
January,
.. According to a list announced
from the , registrar's office, there
has been an increase in both "the
Honor- Roll .students and' the
straight A students. There are six--
ty-one on the'list for this six
weeks; while there were only fifty-
three on the Honor Roll for the
first s>rade period. 1
There has also been a slight in-
crease in the number of straight
A students. There are'now four
students making all A's.
Below is the (list submitted by
the registrar's office:
Straight A students—
Apple, Ruby
Johnston, Beryl
Wilcox, Lemuel
Neblett, J.
p-,"- J}*-,"
JlvllV. A. J-4
Atkins, Mrs. T, J.
Ballow, Edith
Ballow,' R. L., Jr.
Barnes, Benjamin
Bates, Isabelle
Bradley, Mildred ' I.' .
Brandon, Katherine
Brooks, Lucille . ■ /
Brown, Mrs. Joe
Coffey, Opal : ! .. i
Coley, Geneva , |
Compto'n, Mary Lucille
Eaker, Mauverine
Eubahks, George-
Poster, Mildred
Frasier, Otie
Punkhouser, Madeline
Grace, La Verne
Graham, Mildred
Hall, Dorothy Lee
Hamilton, Ethel
Harris, Hugh Glen
Harri's, John. L.
Hart, Jim Allee
Haynes, Walter '
Holt, Mrs.. Joe . •
Howe^ Benjamin Ruth -
Huffstutler, Juanita
Hunter, Mary Waurine
Jackson, Woodroe :
Jones, William
Keene, Helen
Lamar, Mace
Leach, Weldon • ' '
Love, Bessie Murl
Mcllroy, Wirjfield
McMillan, Glynda
Magill, Mary Bob
banning, Lois
Menefee, R, E.
■Moss, Lucile
Nix, Mabel
Pounds, Ruby Jo
Reid, Lillie Mae
(Continued on last page)
THE COLLEGE LIBRARY
rots MI
NEW BOOKS
War Book By Tarleton, Instructor
Appears in. '
Collection.
The Tarleton Library has receiv-
ed more than a thousand dollars'
worth of books during the last
month. Most of these books .are of
a general nature; however, several
important reference books have
been added to the shelves. Probab-
ly the English department has
been benefited more than* any other
part of the college. Especially has
the outside reading list been, en-
larged. Several beneficial volumes
have been added to every' depart-
ment.
The books that will cause ,the
Library to get the most recognit-
ion are the Jersey Herd Record.
The books contain a complete rec-
ord of all the Jersey herds in the
United States. These books are in-
tended for community service as
well as for the college, and they
will be a great asset. There is also
a complete file of Botataieal ab-
stracts that will be a great benefit
to the Botany department. All 'of
the recent periodicals have been
bound and brought up to: date.
A very interesting book that has
been recently added to the read-j
ing list is "No Hard Feelings,"
edited by Captain M. J. Muleahy,
former P. M. S. & T, instructor in
Tarleton last year.
ON ACCOUNT OF
Students Are Disturbed When Plan First Bulletin to Be Published By a
of Entertainment Ceases
to Exist-
The students were very much
disturbed today when the rumors
pervaded the campus that "Uncle"
Moody had closed the ■ Collegiate
Drug Store. This is one of the
greatest places of entertainment
on or near the campus, and the
students 'will miss the radio and
the many other things that are
cherished by them. The Collegiate
was opened last year. It was own-
ed by Mr. Fritz, but Mr, Moody
bought it at the beginning of - the
long session of school this year.
"Unale" Moody 3ays that he
does not intend to sell it, nor does
he intend to sell any of the stock
in it. He is merely closing it on
account of the financial depression.
By closing one of the stores, he
cars lower the running - expenses
and give the students the benefit of
the cut of expensed. It is hoped
that, conditions will be, such in a
few months that he can open it.
The many good times that all have
had there will never, be forgotten
because the Collegiate was an1 in-
viting place both in summer and in
winter. v „
BULLETIN APPEARS ON
ENGINEERING
COURSE
Department in History
• of-Tarleton ^
B/UU.TI
UNDER VERY ABLE
Miss Ore of the Fort Worth Seminary
Is State Represents-
tjve
CAPT. BAKER'S RELICS
ARE OF HISTORICAL
INTEREST •
Ancient Spanish Espoda Is prought
From Central America by r
C&pt. Muleahy
Senior English Stu-
dents Make Book
Reports
Senior English students are tak-
ing exams on Tuesday, January 6,
on books that they have used for
outside reading., There is a large
variety of books that. have been
read land are being reported on.
The most popular ones seem to be
Kristin Lavra/usdatter, Les Miser-
j-blia and Tom Jones. Those stu-
dents reporting on these books will
have the remainder of this week'to
write their' term themes. The. sub-
jects ot the term themes' for this
year are taken from the books that;
were read. The next book reports
will be made on January 20.
Among the articles of historical
interest in the collection of Cap-
tain Harry Baker, Professor of
Physics, is a sword blade. This
blade was brought from Panama
by "Captain Muleahy. The blade is
two-edged and bears the iletters
IRVTIA and some sort of cabalis-
tic design which the Master, of the
Sword at ■ West Point described as
a Toledo trade mark. He further
described the blade as being of an-
cient make and good 'quality and
feeing hand wrought.
'Another piece of sword in the
'collection was sawed from a large
piece of an actual relic of Mor-
gan's raid on ■ old Panama City
about 1586,
Then tWre is a small stone im-
plement also found in Panama by
Captain Muleahy about 1919.
Students Regret
Death of Witcher
The faculty and student body re-
gret to hear of the recent death of
a Tarleton student of '25. Maury
Witcher, was killed in an auto ac-
cident while enroute to ■ Boulder,
Colorado, A glance at the records
he made while he was enrolled as
a student here shows that he was
an honor student, an athlete of un-
usual ability, and one of the most
popular students on the campus.
The death of such a ."highly esteem-
ed student is regretted by the en-
tire student body.
Exes and What
They Are Doing
Charles S. Willis, a former Tar-
leton student, employed by the Pan
American Oil Company and sta-
tioned in the Dutch West Indies,
retains the Tarleton spirit at his
faraway port. He writes a member
of the faculty at Tarleton of his
desire to return to the States when
he shall have completed his con
tract in March, 1931.
J. Hill Cone, who last .attended
Tarleton in '27, is employed by the
research department of the Hum-
ble Oil Company. He is pleased to
see Tarleton students at his home
in Baytown.
Vernon Holley, class '28, is prin-
cipal of the public school at'Lone
Camp, Texas.
Curtis Wilson, son of our night-
watchman, and a former Tarleton
student, is the father of a 10-pound
boy. He is teaching at Lone Oak,
Texas,
Lloyd Halbrooks, a last year-
student, is principal of the Trinity
public schools near De Leon.
Bonnie Mae Webb of the class of
'30, has accepted a teaching place
near Garden City, Texas.
L. F. Moore of the class of '28,
is teaching vocational agriculture
at Killeen, Jexas,
Kenneth Williams of the class of
'28 is teachirg vocational agricul-
ture at Boyd, Texas.
La Mont Beeson and -wife,, the
former Miss Josephine Arendell,
are living at Eastland, Texas.
where Mr. Beeson is employed- as
auditor in the Connellee Hotel.
/ ,:
Margaret Standef'er of the class
of '29 is teaching in Meridian.
M. Zel Glimp, an ex-Tarletonite,
(Continued on last page)
For the .first time in the history
of TarletonV . Engineering Depart-
ment they have "^published , a special
bulletin featuring" ojiiy engineering
subjects. Heretofore it has seemed
that Tarleton was principally an
agricultural school, but wilder a
very capable'.-f acuity- the Engineer-
ing Department is gradually conn-
ing to the front and demanding
their just dues in publicity.
This bulletin, although a,--very
simple one, is very thoroug,J"in -!ts'
treatment of the courses offered
and results obtained in the depart-
ment of its origin. It contains a
number of drawings made by stu-
dents and a number of campus
scenes showing engineering stu-
dents at work. ; "> ■
The purposes and ""workings of
the' Engineers' " Club are outlined
in the' new bulletin, and much
stress is laid on the importance-of
this very useful organization;' -
The following. is- clipped from
the bulletin:
The School of Engineering
. The courses in engineering and
architecture, at ■ Tarleton College
are designed to fit young men for
satisfactory service in offices,
plants, and field parties, of engi- way.
neering organizations, and to pre-
pare' them- for further class work
in the senior institutions of this or
other states.
Social
The Engineering. Club is admin-
istered purely 'as a student orga-
nization. The. faculty members,
"visiting professional men, and stu-
dent- member si present specially
prepared papers and addresses as
parts of the regular program. The
club is both a professional and* so-
cial organization, and from time
to time has its .wholesome enter-
tainments, to which co-eds are in-
vited. ;
-. " ■ Courses
" At Tarleton the engineering stu-
dent, for his first year of college
work, is given subjects common to
all courses, auch as mathematics,
English, chemistry, mechanical
drawing, engineering problems,
and military science. At the begin-
There is a B. Y. P. U. Training
Course now being conducted at the
Baptist church under the able di-
rection of- Miss Ore of the Fort
"Worth Seminary, Fort Worth, Tex.
Miss Ore is one of the two repre-
sentatives of the Industrial Work
of. the Baptist church. She made
an interesting but brief talk to the
indent body- .outlining the work
which ..she is supervising. Miss Ore
states thavt she-, realizes times are
unfavorable .for the Training
Course but that vshe was forced to
come now, becausu of a heavy
schedule arranged later. M>..' Ore
is teaching- her course by the m y
era method by which she plans to
demonstrate as : far as possible.
The Training School is to1 be held
at the Baptist church from Janu-
ary 5 -to January (1Q. The course
starts at 7:00 o'cioclt and includes
an inspirational hour, closing at 9
o'clock each evening. All students
who are' interested in the work
have privileges to attend the
course.- The course is open to
young people of all denominations
arid is offered^for the advancement
of knowledge concerning the train-
ing of young people in a modern
PLOWBOYS WIN GAME
BY LOPSIDED
SCORE
Richardson of Indian-<?ap la High
Point Man of
Game'
(Continued on last page)
GRASSBURR RECEIVES
EXCELLENT RATING
Annual of 1929-30 Receives Excellent
Bating. By National Scholastic
Press Association
The Gritssbv.rr of 1929-30 wag
awarded ITirsk Class Honor Eating
by the National Scholastic Press As-
sociation, according to information
received recently by Charles Friou,
who-ia editor-in-chief -this year. The
Torleton annual of 1929-30 received
a score of 845 out of a possible 1,000'
points, f
The ex-editor, "Jesse T. Drennan,
and his staff of 1P39-30 are to. be
commended for their earnest efforts
in making the annual publication a
success and in contributing excellent
services for Tarleton College,' espe-
cially in -the extra-curricular activi-
ties.
DR. SMITH PRESENTS
PAPER BEFORE
SCIENTISTS
Also Contributes Chapter to Boot
on Agriculture now a
Text
Dr. Hugh B. Smith, Botany pro-
fessor of the college, has returned
from the Association for the Ad-
vancement of Science, held at Cle-
veland, . Ohio, from December "29
to January 2. In the convention
there were 53 sections, Dr. Smith
attending the Botanical section. At
a -former meeting held at Wash-
ington; D. C., in 1925, Dr. Smith
presented' a paper on potatoes,
which is now printed in a textbook.
The 'name of the book is Truck
Crops by Jones and Rosa and is
attainable at the. Library. Along
with his course Dr. Smith also at-
tended several social functions , of
unusual interest. The college can
but feel a glow of pride in the fact
that Dr. Smith has had a paper ac-
cepted by this1 convention which is
of nationwide attendance and
rank. We also feel confident that
more of his work will find accept-
ance by the association' in the fu-
ture.
The students Prayer
Before examination:
Lord God of Hosts' be with us
yet lest we forget, lest' we forget.
After examination:
The Lord God of Host was with
us not for we forgot, for we forgot.
Miss Alt^i Williams of Bryan
is' visiting her aunt, Mrs. Moody,
at tjte' dormitory.
John Cage and John A, Frey
of- Iowa State College spent the
Christmas holidays' ;-in Stephen-
ville.
The results of the game between
the Plowboys and Indian Gap re-
sulted in a score of 62 to 28 in fav-
or of Tirleton, The Indians play-
ed a strong game, but they were
just outclassed by the Plowboys.
The game started with the In-
dians making four points within
the first minute. It took the Plow- '
boys sometime to recover from the
shock, produced by the Indians
when they swept the Plowbbys off
their feet during the' first few sec-
onds.. As quickly as the Plowboys
had become calm, they immediate-
began'tb play a formation that
.'•tnrked unceasingly, and;at the .end
of the iirsi> .half Tarleton had made
•34 points while the ihdiiur.s made
14. ' During'the first half all of"the
standing lineup was substituted;
All substitute?'showed real skill -
in' finding the basket. " ' ! "
The second half opened' with In-
dian Gap's old line up. and an en-
tire new line up for the Plowboys.
Most of the line up consisted of
new men; and they, too,' showed
some real speed. ■ Their passing
was almost perfect. If it had not
been for a few fumbles, they could
have easily walked away with even
a. larger score than they did; how-
ever, Indian Gap by no means
(Continued on last page)
OR B. A. HODGES IS
WELCOME VISITOR
TO COLLEGE
Dr. Hodges Is Representative
Board of Christian
Education
of
On (last Tuesday, January 5, the
J-Tac staff was honored with the _
presence of a distinguished visitor,
Dr. B. A. Hodges of Waxahachie.
Dr. Hodges is national field rep- -
resentative of the Board of Chris- '
tian Education of the Presbyter-
ian church and is now teaching at
the Presbyterian church a course
entitled Principles of Teaching.
Dr. Hodges' visit to the J-Tac "'of-
fice was a- very, short one, but dur-
ing his brief visit he told us of his
plans and something of the nature '5
of his wprk. Along .with his teach-
ing of a' course at the Training
School he is making a survey of all ■ ■
State Schools in regard to the
number and total enrolment; of
Presbyterian students and also '
gaining adequate information as
to what is being done in Bible
training. We were glad to have Dr.
Hodges with us and sincerely hope
that he will find his stay in Steph- .
enville both pleasant and success- ■
ful.
Mr. George
Becomes 111
Mr, George, head of the Depart-
ment pf Education, has been seri-
ously ill since the beginning of ,the
holidays. Although some better at
present, he is reported as still, be-'
ing quite ill. We . join with his
many friends and pupils in wish-
ing him a rapid recovery and an
early resumption of duties. '
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