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PAGE TWO
THE J-TAC
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER. 14, 1939
Official Student Publication of John Tarleton Agricultural College
Published Weekly by Studenta of
John Tarletofl Agricultural College
Entered a mai] matter at the Fostoffice In Stephenvilte, Texas, under
Act of Congress of March 9* 1879.
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CIRCULATION MANAGER, ,
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS
REPORTERS; Rex Nixon, Delane Roberts. Margaret
Burnet, Sara Andrews, Dorothy Lee SherriJI, VV ilLurn
Bethea, Billy Marshall. Yvonne J Philip Larriraore,
and Mary Walker.
JAY ROGERS
ELAINE SCOTT
EDDIE GAS KIN
„ .,-_JOHN PHELAN
„ DIXIE GILO KR
LOUISE WELLS
, SAM HILBURN
CHARLES DRYDEN
HARDWICK—HOUSTON
Barry, Ellwcud Boy<S, Zonell
Salmon. Glenn Collum. Bill
Theron Hortonf Lavern Pass,
On Ye Tarleton To NTAC
By no means is it too early to get a move afoot to take a
large delegation to the annual grudge game with N. T. A. C.
Thanksgiving. Possibly by this time every underclassman is
fully aware of the fact that this is the one big event of the
season as far as football is concerned. On this one game de-
pends largely whether or not the Plowboys have had a success-
ful season. . .
Certainly we all want to go home for the Thanksgiving Holi-
days, but after all, during these days of fast travel isn't it just
as fast a trip home to go by way of Arlington with a stopover
for the Tarleton-NTAC game. Plan now to do this thing.
Toward Better Study Facilities
Interesting to many Tarleton students ia the fact that the
facilities, of the library will be available until 10 o'clock each
weekday evening.
Holding the library open for this extended time may prove
to be an excellent way1 to lower the ten-hour list and to de-
crease the work of the Delinquent Student committee* Students
who have previously used as' an excuse for non-learning the
fact that the dormitories are too noisy to allow anyone to
study will have but little recourse now.
Previously the library, staff has been somewhat limited, due
to inadequate appropriations by the Legislature, making it
an almost impossibility to hold the library open nights. Aug-
mentation of the library 3taff last week, by Miss Lorita Pick-
.ard, formerly a librarian in the Greenville school system, help-
ed to overcome this difficulty.
They Start Up The Cheers
"Oscar Spirit, born 1919, died October 23, Can be revived at
Pep Meeting tonight! "Pep meeting tonight!" "Go to the ball
game!" Do signs like these boost school spirit? You bet they
do.
But how can they mysteriously grow as mushrooms over
night in conspicuous places all over the campus and black-
boards just preceding pep meetings and football games? Who
makes them? Who puts them up? Just what's the whole thing
all about?
Just before the' first football game when these signs were
put up, the freshmen asked such questions of the seniors as
these. Little did they realize that they knew almost as much
about who was responsible as did the seniors they were asking.
Everyone knows by now that secret organizations known^ as
the TTP's and the TTS' are responsible for making and'pit-
ting up the signs. One is for boys, one for girls; but seemingly
that is all anyone knows. Even your roommate may be one of
the members and not let you know,
A mist of mysticism will be partly lifted when the annuals
are printed in the spring. A picture will probably appear show-
ing all senior members and freshmen too—with their backs
turned.
TTP's and TTS' are among the most important organizations
on the campus. Into their hands is placed the responsibility of
keeping the school spirit of Tarleton on the rise. They were
behind the Brady special and they will make you want to fol-
low the Plowboys to NTAC for the Turkey Day Game. Power
to you TTP's, TTS'.
Keep up the good work!
Dumb Rookie Ruminates on Mice and
Men and Sergeants as Cadets March
(Oops! I muffed that one, but
the Sergeant needn't be SO darn-
ed loud about it. Bet when he first
started this stuff, he messed up
that "manual," too. Aw, for cryin'
out! Can't that guy lay off? My
rifle is straight.)
"0. K., O, K., I'll pull it in a
little, but it don't feel right on
my shoulder that way."
(Doggone that commander! If
he'd get that command right just
once, maybe we could do some-
thing.)
"Wei!, Sergeant, I did'rit hear
the command! Whaddya' mean out
of step? If you'd sound a little
cadence now and then ... In
step with the drum ? I ain't no
musician. Well, I don't think you
are so darned smart, if you just
gotta know. I ain't talkin' back.
I'm just sayin' . , . Huh? Yessir!
(Insubordination, eh. Well, I'm
glad I found that platoon comman-
der out. Takin' up for that Ser-
geant! That monkey's so smart
now that there ain't no bein'
around him.)
"Ooooooh, I'm sorry! I didn't
hear him say halt. Whaddya mean
clean out my ears ? You could do
with a bath yourself."
It's a good thing for that guy
!hat they gave us the command
to resume march. Believe me, I'da
told him a thing or two.)
"Hey, quit that stonjpin^- all
over my heels. In step? I am in
step. O. K., O. K., no use of
gettin' hard about it."
(Hot dog-, they're lining us up
for the march in. Dress right . . .
if that ain't the sissiest one thing.
Stand with your hands on your
hip with your head on one side . . .
just like a blamed girl! , Say,
there's that good lookin' sponsor.
Boy, is she classy. Whew!)
"Sir? Sure I know my eyes were
supposed to be turned right, but I
was lookin' at . . . Yessir!"
(Oh man, it's our turn to inarch
in next.)
"Come on, you guys, high port
and on the double. Hey, take it
easy! We can't all crowd in the
door at once. (Do my feet hurt!)
Hey, let me get my rifle in here,
you guys."
(At last. Now that's over with
for a coupla days. Get a load of
those classy boots th' Major's got
on. Wisht' I had a pair . . . gulp!
I forgot too salute him!)
"Sir? Yessir! Oh, yessir, yessir!
Yessir ... I mean .'. . nosirl Sir?
Yessir!"
t Letters
TO
THE
Editor t
Consider The Hen
Hard work means nothing to a hen; she keeps on digging
worms and laying eggs, regardless of what the prognosticators
say about the business outlook.
If the ground is hard, she scratches harder.
If it's dry, she digs deeper.
If it's wet, she digs where it's dry.
If she strikes a rock, she digs around it.
If she gets a few more hours of daylight, she gives a few
more eggs; but always she digs up worms and turns them into
hard shelled profits, as well as tender broilers.
Did you ever see a pessimistic hen?
Did you ever hear of a hen "starving to death—waiting for
worms to dig themselves to the surface?
Did you ever hear her cackle because work was hard?
Not on your life. She saves her cackles for eggs and her
breath for digging.
Success means digging. ARE YOU?—The 1937 J-Tac.
Take A Tip On Men
Keep away from track men—
they're unusually fast.
Never make dates with biology
students—they enjoy cutting up
too much.
The football hero is all right—
he'll tackle anything.
You can trust a tank man—
he'll dive in and do his best.
The tennis man is harmless—
he enjoys a racket.
Watch out for the baseball man
—he hits and runs.
Be careful of the dramatic mem-
ber—he usually hasi several good
lines.
Don't play cards with a civil
engineer—he's a bridge specialist.
Always let the band members
talk about themselves—they en-
joy blowing their own horn.—Win-
thro p Johnstonian.
On Campus Gossip
Dear Mr. Editor: We demand
a dirt column! We don't care
whether we win> a prize or not;
what we want is a dirt column.
—A J-TAC Fan.
Editor's Note: We appreciate the
interest manifested by this reader
and by all means we welcome sug-
gestions concerning the J-TAC at
all times.
Seemingly the person who wrote
the previous letter is unaware of
the purpose of the' school paper. It
is a student publication, published
for . the students of John Tarleton
College ,and for that purpose
alone. It's aim is to cover the cam-
pus for news and present this
news to the students in asi inter-
esting a manner as is possible to
do.
In the past such "dirt" columns
has resulted in contention and hard
feelings among the students,
sometimes in making enemifs to
the writer as well as placing some
students in danger of expulsion.
This certainly is not the type
of thing the J-TAC staff wants,
nor the ideals for which they
stand.
However, in view of the fact
that the J-TAC is a representative
school paper, "by all means it
should include the hitherto much
neglected subject, "Campusology".
It is with this cause in mind that
we dedicate this space, beginning
with next issue, to . such a column
with the expressed purpose of
presenting' the weekly campus
gossip.
political world? This, Mr. Edi-
tor, might be decided by a popular
vote of the student body. However,
it is my conviction that the stu-
dents would not only enjoy the
appearance of the leading people,
but would gain much from them.
Miss Co-Ed, it would not be nec-
essary to ask if the students will
be at the lyceum programs if they
were of sufficient appeal to the
student body as a whole. Students
would be in the Auditorium wait-
ing for the speaker, the play or
the music. Give the students ly-
ceum programs that are inter-
esting- and they will be anxious to
attend them. I would be there in
that case, wouldn't you? A Senior
Cadet,
eampms
mirror
By MARGARET BARRY
Dear Mr. Editor: No! The stu-
dents do not care what the ocean
looks like! They are not interested
in whether all the fish look like
that little perch or not! Yes, I
am answering the letter to the edi-
tor of Oct. 24 in which the writer
asked where the students were on
the night of the first lyceum pro-
gram.
I have been looking over the ly-
ceum, attractions for this year,
and since then have compared
them with the attractions at other
colleges, junior and senior institu-
tions. In many of the colleges the
most important people of the
world today are appearing- on the
programs of the school, while here
in Tarleton we do not have these
speakers or entertainers.
From a financial point of view
it would seem that the cost of
having, say, the first lady of the
land on the lyceum program would
be excessive. However, would it
be any more costly to have four
excellent numbers on the lyceum
than to have eight mediocre ones?
If the cost would be in excess, would
it not be more beneficial to the
students to hear the leaders of
the world and thus make the cost
worthwhile ? Mr, Editor, Tarle-
ton is an educational institution,
and it is for the betterment of
the students who come here;
therefore, the cost of having lead-
ing personalities would be minor
in comparison with the benefits
derived.
Now, let us look at this proposal
from the students point of view.
Would the students appreciate the
appearance of leading persons?
Would they like to hear the lead-
ers of the stage and screen and
You have seen her in black, in
brown, and Saturday those of us
who attended the wet ball game
saw the same red-headed sponsor
in white boots, white raincoat, and
white topper.
Paul Phillips adds another in-
teresting "pork pie" to his ap-
propriate collegiate wardrobes.
Effective soft blurred colors in
plaid are turquoise and cocoa
brown.
The college girl of 1930 started
the craze for real moccasins, hua-
rachos, and rough fur jackets call-
ed chubbies. She wears her shirts
on the outside. She revived the
blouse under the sweater and the
little girl sock to the knee. She
can't live without reversibles, snap
brims, pearls, amusing and sober
jackets, and low heeled shoes, but
she has her own ideas on how and
where to wear them.
The
CAMPUS
SPEAKS...
V.
By J. CURTISS BROWN
President of the Senior Class and
Student Council Representative
Since the first preliminary per-
iod has been ushered into the past,
and the variousi adjustments ne-
cessitated by the. return to school
of seniors, and the beginning of
a new and novel life to freshmen
has been made, it is now time to
take inventory of ourselves and
face facts.
Thisi is, presumably, the sen-
iors' last year in Tarleton. Let
us take advantage of every gol-
den opportunity to better our
school and our class. We should
subordinate our personal feel-
ings and the wishes of cliques or
groups to the desires of the ma-
jority so that advancement may
be attained in those lines com-
patible with the aims of Tarle-
ton as a whole. Too long have
the policies of this institution
been influenced by those not
realizing the true wishes of Tar-
leton as a unit.
The success of the entire school
year, to a great extent, depends
upon the ability of the Senior
Class to carry on a rather exten-
sive program of activities and en-
tertainments.
-ft is not with the idea of shift-
ing responsibility when I say the
success of the Senior Class de-
pends not so much on the efforts
of our good sponsors or officers,
but instead upon the continued
support of the seniors in particu-
lar and the Student Body in gen-
eral. I say "continued" for the
Senior-sponsored picture show was
well attended and the ticket sale
was carried on with much gusto by
a working group of seniors.
Behind Scenes at the GirPs Dump
Here's Your Chance, Boys, to Look
Behind the scenes at the Girls'
Dormitory might be exceedingly
interesting- to anyone who- has
never been there, and even those
who live there find life very amus-
ing at times.
The most interesting part of
the day is the period just preced-
ing- and immediately after date
time. There is so much chatter-
ing, running, and slamming of
doors, that, with the music from
numerous radios, the more stud-
ious girls are unable to do any-
thing but wait until the others
are gone.
Please, May I Borrow -..
Borrowing is a habit almost as
confirmed as eating-. The borrower
usually uses an approach of mitch
tact, talking about other things
as she goes about her job collect-
ing paraphernalia in preparation
for the date.
"If you're not wearing your blue
sweater, - please let me," she be-
gins, "Blue is my favorite color
and does so much for my type.
Are you through with my stock-
ings ? I suppose I'll have to wear
socks, because Mary's roommate
borrowed my last pair. It doesn't
look as ■ though she'll ever bring
them back. I'd ask her for them
if I hadn't worn her shoes so
much."
She pauses and gazes into the
mirror, "Do I look all right? I
can't do a thing with this hair.
Do you think I have on too much
rouge? Thank heavens my com-
plexion is nice."
They Plot Against Cadets
Her roommate says, "Now,
don'fc talk too much, and let him
do most of the conversation. Spill
something on that sweater and I'll
kill you!! Did you put some per-
fume behind your ears ? Ann has
some Blue Grass. Don't tell her
that I told you, but go down there
and act like you're on a visit."
On arriving at Ann's room, she
finds her trying on dresses and
fussing to her roommate. "I don't
care if he does have to wait. He
bores me stiff. The less time I
spend with him, the better, I'd
rather go with him than stay at
home, though. I wish Jack knew
I'm alive and would ask me for
a date. Well, I'm not going to
run after him if I never get a
date, I don't know what he seea
in that simpleton he's going with.
Maybe I should act dumb—that
seems to slay them."
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
In rushes a newsy friend with
the announcement, "Say, have you
heard? That darling little girl
down the hall has a date with the
most horrible looking reptile you
have ever seen."
Every time the buzzer rings,
someone comes from every door,
looking expectantly. One usually
remarks to her next door neigh-
bor, "Look who I see down there
looking out as if it were for her."
At 8:30 the talk usually goes
about like this: "Did he kiss you?
He did!! How do you expect to
face him tomorrow? Did he say
anything about seeing you again?
You surely are in luck to be go-
ing with such a lady killer. He's
real popular with the boys too."
After dates have been discuss-
ed and visiting is over, which is
around 10 o'clock, there is gen-
eral quiet as everyone begins to
study or goes to bed.
The perennial problem of all
Senior classes is the senior gift,
and this class is no exception.
Suggestions as to the nature of
such a gift should be submitted
to the class officers, sponsors,
members of the senior executive
council, and particularly the
Senior Gift Committee. All such
suggestions wilt he greatly ap-
preciated.
EXCERPTS
FROM THE PAST
Initials are everywhere and on
everything, including tree trunks
and varsity tables. Beth Benja-
min wears hers effectively in black
on a pink wool suit.
The rain seemed to bring out the
western influence judging by the
number of cowboy boots seen on
the campus over the week-end.
1,050 Contest Hens
Off To Good Start
In World's Largest
The highest rating hen in the
Tarleton Egg-Laying Contest to
date is a Rhode Island Red owned
by W. C. Mullins of Handley, Tex-
as. This hen has laid 31 eggs and
made 33.05 points.
The leading pen of hens is also
owned by W, C. Mullins of Hand-
ley. These hens have adapted
themselves readily to the condi-
tions of weather, humidity, and
feed.
"The fourteenth Tarleton Egg-
Laying Contest is the largest- we
have ever had," according to T.
A. Hensarling, head of the poul-
try department. "Twenty-one new
houses were added to take care
of the increase of forty-two pens.
This makes the total 112 pens.
Most of the hens arrived in good
condition and are getting off to
a good start.
(See "Hens" Editorial Page)
Intoxicating liquor and college
are much like alcohol and water—
they simply won't mix. If you
must drink, then college is no place
for you. If you can curb your temp-
tation, our faculty will do the best
they can for you. 1
The writer is a young person
and knows the trials and tributa-
tions of youth. He knows how easy
it is to obtain moonshine, and how
much easier it is to get "lit." Be-
cause it is easy to get and easy to
drink is not a sign that he has par-
takep.
Would you like to meet your sis-
ter in company with some drunken
sot, some low life who can't leave
the bottle alone? You'd make him
sorry for that drink. You'd do your
best to put him in a hospital where
he belonged.
Don't you think the bottle should
be abolished from college life?
Wouldn't this be a better world
without it? There is no filthier
sight in the world than a young
man without stamina and back-
bone enough to resist the tempta-
tion of alcohol. You few, take
warning! Get out!—J-Tac, 1&26.
see the foolishness of your folly?
Don't you know the road leads the
wrong way? Besides being a fla-
grant way to waste money, you
may learn to be deceitful, be a
sharper, a crook. If you cannot win
honestly, you may attempt to win
dishonestly. Therein lies the dang-
er, for once the habit is started, it
is hard to break. Will you continue
to gamble?
You gamblers, you know who
you are, and some of us know who
you are! Take heed! If you must
gamble, then Tarleton College is
no place for you. Get out!—J-Tac,
1926.
Strange fish visiting the Fort
for the first time find the hospital-
ity entirely too warm and seldom
return for a second visit,—J-Tac,
1925.
We are afraid that Charleston
dancing is taking up too much of
some of the boys' time at the Fort.
Miss Mahan says Alton Ryon is
flunking in his English.—J-Tac,
1926.
Library Has Exhibit
Children's books will be exhibit-
ed at the Tarleton library this
week in observance of the nation-
wide Children's Book Week, Miss
Margaret Biersehwale, librarian,
says that many of the books will
be for sale.
The original John Tarleton Col-
lege was known as the Stephen-
ville College, which was establish-
ed by Marshall Mcllhaney, The
building was financed by the local
people of Stephenvilie, and re-
mained under the ownership of
Stephenvilie until 1899 when it
was taken over by the trustees of
John Tarleton's estate.
Cress Carlisle
5c to $1.00 Store
Where Values Keign Supreme
Thank You, — Call Againl
SPECIAL AN ALL WOOLEN
BLANKETS!
J. C. Penney Co.
Armstrong & Beene
Laundry - Dry Cleaning
Phone 254
It is said of the white oak that
it takes 400 years growing, 400
years living and 400 years dying,
YOU ENJOY EATING—
■—We Enjoy feeding You.
VISIT
PA MA'S
Among our number there are a
few who are the lowest, in the op-
inion of many, that a man can
sink. To my own mind there are
much worse crimes, but to a few
this is the most disgusting.
And gambling truly is a low, de-
ceitful way to get by. Why not
take this same effort and energy,
apply it in the right direction, and
do something useful? Why not be
constructive instead of destructive.
Why not do a good deed instead of;
a bad one? You gamblers arej
afraid to face the light; bring your j
gambling devices out into the open, j
There is a law against it. yet j
you will deliberately play with the;
pasteboards and ivory when you i
know, it isn't lawful. How long do
you suppose the college officials
would tolerate your presence if.
they knew the sort you were? j
Just as little time as it would
take them to ,go through the for- j
mality of a dismissal. Don't you
DRINK—
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Shop Early for Christmas!
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BRICK KITCHEN
CAFE
WELCOME TARLETON
j STUDENTS!
House of Good Food
Cawyer Drug Store
"Nuf-Sed"
In Business For Your Health
and Pleasure
For A Hot "Snack"
Come To
Rhymes Grocery
Across From Depot
Visit
Cross Drug Store
East Side of Square
PHONE 636
City Barber Shop
Appreciates Your Business
One Block off Square on West
Washington Street
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