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TOE OPTIMIST
April 25 1941
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Official Weekly Student Publication
Abilcno Christian College
Entered as Second Class Matter Juno 29 1929
at tho Post Office at Abilene Texas under
tho Act of August- 24 1912.
Member of the Texas Intercollegiate Press
Association.
Subscriptions per year one dollar. Address
nil communications to The Optimist Station
A Abilene Texas.
ED SEWELL
Lea Short
Gaston Cogdcll
.Editor-in-Chief
.Assistant Editor
.Business Manager
JUNIOR CLASS STAFF
Paul Boyce
.Editor
Anna Russell Jackson
June Sellcn
P. II. Hill
Sticks Lovelace
Assistant Editor
.Business Manager
.Sports Editor
Eleanor Brockman .
James Black
Reporters: Mary
Asst Sports Editor
Feature Editor
Typist
Monettc Moore Leon
Locke John Owens Barbara Collins Jimmy
Fowler Bobby James Mary Arnett James
Woodard James Black.
Now Is The Time
For All Good Men
And True To
Now is the time for all good men and true
to come to the aid of their party.
Characteristic of the Abilene Christian Col-
lege student body is their friendly attitude
and fun loving spirit Another characteristic
not mentioned so often is the willingness to
fall in behind a worthy work and sec it
through.
This year the A Club men's honor organi-
zation has taken upon themselves the enor-
mous task of financing new curtains for the
auditorium. In a few days they will be solic-
iting your aid in various ways. Foremost way
in which the students can help is by attending
the minstrel to be presented soon. In order
for this program to be worth much in a finan-
cial way every student must be there. Dc
not wait to be asked search out some mem-
ber of the A Club nnd tell him you want to
help. Already the dramatic club has helped
considerably. Other organizations are plan-
ning to do the same. Do your part help in
any capacity you can.
Sermon of the Week
Be Strong' and Courageous
By Leon Locke
From all sides today we arc besieged with
a relentless cannonading of propaganda. By
radio by newspaper and by motion picture
conscious efforts are being made to mold the
thinking nnd shape the ideals of our nation.
We generally connect the idea of propaganda
with war and war times. However that same
concentrated effort is being exerted toward
a modification of many ideals to which Chris-
tians should cling. In view of this it is nec-
essary that we practice the principles of Christ
with a renewed vigor and determination.
Paul's admonition "Prove all things" is
just as applicable now as when it was penned
centuries ago. After prayerfully testing nnd
trying all things by God's Word we will have
no difficulty in distinguishing between those
things to which we should hold fast and those
from which we should abstain.
Certainly these are troublous days but this
is not the time to lose our sense of responsi-
bility and accountability to our Maker. It
should be quite the opposite. Now more than
ever before we need to exercise sound think-
ing and common sense in our .relations with
those around us. And more than ever before
we need genuine Christian living on the part
of all those wearing our Lord's name.
It may bo that in tho course of events we
will be forced to make decisions hitherto not
experienced. Let U3 be prepared. Let us be
sensible. Let us keep both feet squarely on
the ground and not bo swept away by whirls
of flexible public opinion. Let us meet tho
issues realizing that all things work together
for good to them that love God.
Seniors Plan May
Trip To Monterrey
Joe Beadles president of tho senior class
announced last week the decision of the sen-
iors to go to Monterrey Mexico for tho an-
nual graduating class trip. The decision came
after heated discussion ast to whether the
group should go there or to Now Orleans. The
trip will come sometime in May Details as
to tho cost and itinerary have not been worked
out yet.
Council Candidates
These are the candidates in tho election
being held today on tho campus. They aro
given in the order in which they spoko at
tho political rally last night Tho cam-
paign managers that were announced by
Tuesday arc listed with their candidates.
Cheer Leader
Orvillo McDonald
Billy Wood
Clayton Colson G. T. Merriwethcr
Secretary
Juno Sellcn Jim Young
Monctte Mooro
Eleanor Brockman Leon Reese
Mnry Arnett Bob Findlny
Athletic Representative
Dano Lovelace
Bobby James
John Owens
Junior Representative
Iris Muns
Mildred Wilson f
Doris Johnston
Wilmn Terry Afton Walker
Lois McBridc
Press Representative
Earl West Bud Irving
Len Short Charles Mosman
Ed Scwcll Merriwether
Grant Sharman
Forensic Manager
Robert Findlay
Jimmy Wood Kelly Lewis
J. D. Cone Weldon Hamil
J. W. Roberts Mack Kerchevillo
Vice-President
J. B. Ellis
Paul Boyce
K. 0. Mullins
Jimmy Fowler Joe Bob Sparks
President
Leon Lockc-T Dennis Manly
James Johnson
P. H. Hill Tug Jones
Frank Cox Outlines
Journalism Program
By Frank L. Cox
I. PREPARATION:
1. Character. The foundation for all suc-
cessful work. Before a man can do good he
must be good.
2. Training. Bible. English. Spelling.
Composition and rhetoric.
3. The Motive: "Let all things be done unto
edifying" (1 Cor. 14:20).
II. DON'TS:
1. Don't praise yourself.
2. Don't write disparagingly of others.
3. Don't try to emphasize everything. He
who tries to emphasize everything emphasizes
nothing.
4. Don't exceed your space limit.
5. Don't wander from your subject.
6. Don't "air" personal or private griev-
ances. 7. Don't deal altogether in negatives.
8. Don't attack men. If it becames neces-
sary to expose false men first be sure of
your ground. Also see to it that you arc in-
vulnerable for when you strike a man he will
likely strike you.
9. Don't meddle in the affairs of a local
congregation.
10. Don't assume the responsibility of regu-
lating the affairs of the brotherhood.
11. Don't speculate. The printed page is
hard to erase.
An error on the printed page will stand as
an embarrassment to the writer.
12. Don't be a fault-finder. (Sec Matt.
7:lff). The critic will be criticized. Tho
judge will be j udged.
13. Don't "brow-beat" or drive. Your mis-
sion is to draw. And this is done through
loving kindness. (See Jer. 31:3).
III. DO'S:
1. Always select a Bible theme.
2. Forget yourself. Use tho personnl pro
noun singular and plural sparingly.
3. Make your subject matter paramount.
Endeavor to write in such a way that the
reader will forget you and think of your
theme.
4. After writing your article put it away
for a week or two then write it again.
5. Strive for clearness of thought. Use
plain simple words. Remember you are writ-
ing for all the readers.
G. Be brief. Eliminate excess baggage.
7. In reporting your activities as gospel
preachers state the simple facts . Tell the
readers what tho Lord did through you. (Acts
14:27). Observe the stylo of the periodical
through which you are reporting' and follow
the same.
8. If a writer is found in error first give
him an opportunity to mako his own correc-
tion. If he refuses to do so it then becomes
your duty to point out that error
9. Expose false doctrine. This can best
be done by placing it by tho side of truth.
10. Condemn sin in every form sensuality
dishonesty evil disposition etc.
11. Present a positive message. Hungry
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ACC Students Hear
Call of Uncle Sam
In nil tho downtown stores in fact in every
direction the stars and stripes on plaques and
stickers arc in evidence with these slogans
"Aren't you glad you aro nn American?" "One
these mean
only patriotic
sentiment but
to tho ACC
boys who aro
over 21 they
are reminders
of draft num-
bers question-
naires and u
year or more
o f military
service.
Only a few of these draftees were questioned
as to their reaction to a year of service in tho
U. S. Army but these few gave some very def-
inite opinions on tho subject. As individuals
differ so differed the opinions.
David Kennnmcr the optimist smiled when
questioned nnd nodded in assent "Yep I'm a
little above draft age but I'm not going to
tho regulat" army. Right now I'm planning
to join the army air corps and take some sort
of ground training say training as a me-
chanic or something like that." He said that
he didn't regard the year as ono lost but rather
as an "opportunity a chance to lenrn some-
thing useful that will help me when I get out
of tho air corps."
"Preachers and idiots don't have to go said
Leonard Tyler so I'm disqualified." Leonard
is classified 4-D so "if ho goes it will not bo
soon. George Hook falls also in the 4-D clas-
sification. Cecil Hook considered the year of military
training as "A waste of time." Cecil said
however that he thought no one could have
any conscientious objection to non-combative
service and when he is called he will enter
that type of service.
A boy who has had some experiece with
military life Herbert Stagg serving six
years in the navy frankly does not want to
go. Now that Herbert has started his fresh-
man work here at ACC he doesn't Want to
start all over again. However his number is
812 A and should he be called he will go back
to the navy as a radioman.
"I'm expecting to get a lot of good out of
it" J. ft. Gabbert said. "I don't know yet
when I'll have to go but when I do I want
to get in tho medical corps where I can learn
first aid." At the same time Gabbert plans
to take advantage of tho music offered there-
by making use of his band major here. Gab-
bert confessed sadly that this year of mili-
tary training might hinder his getting mar-
ried but in after-thought added "But that
might be a good thing too."
Leon Locke being a ministerial student
doesn't expect to be called immediately but
when called he will enter non-combatant ser-
vice. Leon also thinks he would prefer the
medical corps. He docs not think of the year
of training as cither an opportunity or as a
year lost out of his life but says "It has good
and bad points and is not to be enjoyed but
endured." Ed Sewell said he didn't be-
lieve that a Christian could engage in ac-
tive warfare but if called would do non-combatant
service.
These boys arc only a small group out of
the ACC students drnfted and they do not
represent all the campus views. 'When Uncle
Sam calls for men ho will no doubt have some
ACC soldiers on tho front some playing in
the band some working behind the lines nnd
some helping in defense industries and maybe
a few like Howard Lumlcy tho practical who
said "I just told 'em I believed I could mako
moro money outside tho army so I just wasn't
going to join." Folks say that there's an-
other angle to Lumley's story.
Dennis Plans To
Make It Last
When a man bites a dog that's news. When
a senior class has three vice-presidents in one
year that's news tod.
Recently Dennis Mnnly was elected to suc-
ceed Tiny Pyentt who is now teaching at
Clyde as tho senior vice-president. Pyentt
succeeded W. F. "Chubby" James who left
soon after football season to accept a coach-
ing position at Lorainc.
Dennis commenting on his new position
said "I'm going to bo mighty hard to put
out."
"Well" said tho cat as ho backed into tho
Inwnmower "that's the end of that tale."
people cannot live on negatives or the faults
and failings of others
12. Ih a discussion proceed on tho assump-
tion that your opponent is as honornblo us
you.
13. Be kind. Bo considerate. Bo firm.
14. "Let all things bo dono unto edifying."
PUiJA&d
PUdad&pJuyed.
Dear Mom
I nm what you might say here today and
gone tomorrow. At any rate something funny
goes on nround here. I failed to turn in n
column last week and shucks if ono didn't
como out with my .nnmo all signed to It. I
figured that this week I should return per-
sonally for goodness knows if anyono needs"
help it's that bunch on this week's staff.
They tell me that the Cndettcs and GATA's
really put on wonderful banquets . Sure would
like to compliment them on their selection
of Louise and Eleanor to lead them next year.
You know Mom them two girls sort of suit
me fine; they arc the kind of girls who blush
when they aro embarrassed; most girls now-
days aro embarrassed when they blush. I nm
going to keep flirting nnd mnybo I'll get to
go to one of them banquets once. I think I'll
dress up like a girl and maybe Leon Locke '
will take me to one. They say he and Anna
R. are having trouble. I don't figure it will
Inst very long though.
Back on the campus the old political pot
is really boiling. Tho ones thnt aren't cam-
paigning for student council offices are cam-
paigning for all students' day positions. I
wish they would have nominated mo for
Dickie Dowell. I would liko. to have run nil
over the campus on his bicycle.
Old Leonard Tyler sure is going strong wltnj
Snmmio Ruth Vernon. Bill Greene is doing
alright with old Ivan. I wish the Reporter-
News Campus Chatter didn't nlweys have
something about Joy and that Pattcson in it.
I sure would liko to tell off on them but they
have got too much publicity already so I won't
even mention them. Before I get too far
away from Tyler nnd S. Ruth Vernon I want
to send you a poem about him her and his
car.
I took Ruth riding in my car
On the scat in back of me.
I took a dip at fifty-five
And rode on Ruthlessly.
Well I expect I had better close before I
drop some -clue to Leon Reese's and Brother
Bqlchcr's trail as to who I am. Both of them
think they know but aro sadly mistaken.
Yours indefinitely if not longer
PHILBERT.
Alpha Chi Host
To Honor Group
Last Friday the members of the Alpha Chi
honor society entertained students who had
won scholastic honors in their high school and
colleges.' The program was held in tho par-
lors of Zcllncr hall.
Leon Reese president welcomed tho guests.
The first address was by Miss Jewell Watson.
Also on tho program was J. B. Ellis .who pre-
sented a report of the National Alpha Chi
convention which he attended as official dele-
gate and Wayland James who rondered sev-
eral vocal numbers.
We nre usually down on those things that
wc arc the least up on.
Young People's Meeting
Monday Night 6:30 April 21 1941
How to Tell We Are Members of the
Church
I Peter 3:8-16
I. Some things by which wc ennnot tell
1. What people say about it. Jer.
10:23; Matt. 15:9.
2. Not what my people are. Luko 14:26.
3. My feelings. Acts 20:9; 23:1.
4. Following the crowd.
5. It must como from New Testament.
Rom. 1:16.
II. Tilings by which wo can tell.
1. Name. Matt. 16:18; Rom. 16:16.
a. Individuals. Acts 11:26; I Peter
4:15-16.
2. Origin. Time and Place. Act3 2.
3. Antonomy
a. Elders and Deacons. Acts 16:4.
Titus 1:6.
III. Doctrine and Practice. Acts 2:42.
1. In becoming members. Acts.
2. Worship. Eph. 5.
3. In lifo. I Cor. 15;58.
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Leader Geo. F. Hook Byron Taylor
Song Monroe Mansur Frank Driver
Reader Robt. Hathorn Sanford Thompson
Prayer Edward Haun Edgar Herring
1 Ned Fnrbairn Alan Harper
Speech 2 James Le Fain Earl West
3 Ted Underwood Bud Irvine
Faculty Howard Schug R. C. Bell
Prayer Shelton Van Dyno Clyde Lewis
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