The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 73, No. 35, Ed. 1, Tuesday, January 28, 1986 Page: 1 of 8
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ByR.CmAUTRAMPY
Optimist staff
r Gary Thompson professor of
rernmcnt and state representative
Tor the 79th Legislative District an-
nounced plans to seek re-election to
the Texas House of Representatives.
Thompson made the announcement
at a news conference in the Living
Room of the Cpus Center.
He sW "the state of Teat is enter-
ing time of testing unparalleled etocc
the Great Depression and the times
vail for experienced ksowledgetbk
and conservative leadership."
Thenpsoa said "The kagth of this
tkoe of testis is impos8k to predict
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The aew hymnal will make its debut
the evening of the 8m feH day of Lec-
tureship. Dr. Forrest McCann
general editor of the hymnal said the
book is debuting during Lectureship
because it k the "best tkie of the year
to get the most coverage In the shortest
amount of time."
Great Songs of tht Church published
by Abilene Christian University Press
Is widely used in the Church of Christ
u well as in the Christian Church and
ome conservative evangelical
'iPUmrches.
According to a news release the
book has been used lor more thin 60
years longer than all other known
hymnals. During this time over a
million copies of the book have been
sold.
The revised hymnal contains several
new features. These include a larger
psgc size to alloW for more readable
type scripture references following
each song and an authorcomposer
index.
In addition to the scripture
references following each song ap
proximately one hundred scriptures
: Included in the book. These scrip
tures are designed to mike the book a
better devotional tool for worship and
the family.
Trie new hymnal contains two-thirds
of the songs from the original book as
well as approximately 200 new hymns.
At least one song from each century
beginning with the second century Is
included In the book. These songs
represent each era of church history
ana "reflect the common Christian
faith of all ages" according to
McCann.
3 The new hymnal Is the first com-
'Klete revision since 1937 when Great
Songt ef tht Church Number Txso was
published. The hymnal has been revis-
ed because of n "need for a eonghook
of high quality" that sets "excellent
standards of worship" said James
Fulbright of ACU Press
McCann said the book needed to be
updated because many of the .songs
were no longer used and several
features such as male quartets were no
longer uuble.
The revision began in 1981 when
McCann and several others suggested
to Dr. William J. Teague president of
flKhe university that a new book be
sprinted.
Teague agreed and appointed an ex-
ecutive editorial committee that was
chaired and whose members were
chosen by McCann. Dr. Jack Boyd
professor of music served on the com-
mittee as the music editor.
An advisory group of 60 oeople in
terested in church music also hel;
ped
with the revision.
He cited the statc9s changing
economic structure which he said has
been hit by the effects of falling
petroleum prices and production.
'Our greatest challenge is to restruc-
ture our revenue base heavily depen-
dent on the oil and gas industry by
creating a tax system tied to growing
sectors of our economy" he said.
He also pointed to the state's need to
strengthen the public school system.
"If Texas is to continue to compete
economically with other sunbelt states
we must keep the faith with the intent
of House Bill 72 to improve our public
schools" he said. Thompson is a pro-
ponent for the major education reform
bill.
Durimg the conference he thanked
his supporters for their past help and
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Seeking another term
Thanking his supporters who wero among the Invited guest at a press conforonce Monday Dr. Gary
Thompson professor of government and state representative for the 79th Legislative District announced
plans for re-election. Thompson said an experienced leador Is needed In the legislature. He is running
unopposed for his fifth term. (Photo by Rick Patteson)
AAUW offers
ByDEIDREOANTT
Optimist staff
The American Association of Univer-
sity Women is accepting applications
for scholarships until Feb. 1.
The Maude King Scholarship for
undergraduates will award $400 to one
woman from ACU Hardin-Simmons
and McMurray. The Jewel Davis
Scarborough Scholarship for graduate
study will award $600 to one woman
from one university in Abilene.
AAUW members or non-member
Ootimist
abilene chiistian university
asked for their continued faith in his
abilities.
"No greater honor has been confer-
red upon me than to serve the people
of Abilene in the legislature" said
Thompson.
"My stewardship has been marked
by my best efforts to represent the peo-
ple of Abilene and a genuine commit-
ment to honestly share with them my
best judgment about the perplexing
issues that confront us as Tcxans.
"Integrity candor accessabllity ser-
vice; these qualities have been ben-
chmarks of my seven years in the
house and will continue to be as long
as I serve this district" he said.
Thompson currently faces no op-
position in the upcoming November
election though conceivably an oppo
mature women who are returning to
education are eligible
Interested women must submit an
application form and a statement ad-
dressing their objectives major family
background interests and financial
need. Application forms are available
in the financial aid office JUso required
is a complete transcript of all college
work or a high school transcript if the
applicant has not completed any col-
lege credits.
Applicants must provide the
Scholarship Committee with three
recommendations based on character
nent could surface before Monday's
filing deadline. Thompson has run vir-
tually unopposed in three of the four
previous elections.
He first ran for office in 1978 and
began serving in his current capacity
in January 1979. If Thompson wins'
the upcoming election he will begin
his fifth term in January of next yearj
end will not teach during the spring I
semester of 1987.
Thompson underwent quadruple I
bypass surgery lost September and said
he is confident that his health will not
jeopordize his ability to complete the
next term.
Halfway through the current term
Thompson formerly a Democrat
changed party affiliation. Now a
Republican Thompson said he is
two scholarships
personal background and scholastic
ability.
The AAUW applications and sup-
port materials should be sent to Mary
Wagner Box 1150 Math Depart-
ment Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene Texas 79698.
Dejno Roberts assistant librarian
for public services is ACU's corporate
representative on the AAUW Scholar-
ship Committee. ACU has done well
in the past with AAUW awards and
Roberts hopes to see even greater in-
terest this year.
Last year Julie Vertz McQueen
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unafraid of the possible backlash from
the switch.
"Party labels are not considered very
important by most of my consti-
tuents" said Thompson. "They really
look more to the quality of the in-
dividual rather than party label."
Thompson who juggles the joint
responsibilities of teaching and
lawmaking said his two occupations
are not as unrelated as they may seem.
"Being a government teacher and an
active public official is a perfect com-
bination" he said. "The two activities
dovetail beautifully; I can give my
students the benefit of my experience
in government and I hope encourage-
ment them in their own activities.
Thompson earns $7200 a year as a
state representative or in his words
Lectureship
names topics
By VERONICA ORMSBY
Optimist ataff
The 1956 Bible Lectureship "The
Living Restoration" will be con-ductedeb.-
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Nine spoken will address topics
related to the theme. Three concurrent
services beginning at 7:30 p.m. Feb.
16 will take place in Moody Coliseum
and in the University and Hillcrest
Church of Christ auditoriums
Throughout the rest of Lectureship
all evening presentations will begin at
7 p.m. in Moody Coliseum.
The Sunday speakers are Avon
Malone of Oklahoma Christian Col-
lege Willard Collins president of
David Lipscomb College and Jerry
Rushford of Pepperdine University.
On Monday Ed C.Wharton from the
Sunset School of Preaching in Lub-
bock will speak on "The Undenomina-
tional Church"and Dr. B.J. Humble
of the ACU Center for Restoration
Talent to lecture on
Halley's appearance
By BILL HOWS
Optimist staff
Halley's Comet will be the topic of Dr.
David Talent's lecture and slide
presentation Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the
Mabce Library Auditorium.
Talent assistant professor of
physics will be speaking on the
comet's history and physical make-up
and he will also discuss the best ways
to view the comet.
Halley's Comet passes in view of
earth every 76 years. The comet will
appear at its best this year when
earth's view will be blocked by the
sun
"Unfortunately there won't be
anybody there to see it" said Talent.
The best appearance the comet will
make for earthlings will be after its
peak brilliancy.
Halley's Comet was first sighted
school supervisor major from Abilene
received the AAUW graduate award
and Anna Cloud freshman sociology
major from Abilene won an
undergraduate scholarship.
Anna Cloud has worked full time in
the communication department since
1983 but has only attended classes for
three semesters. She said she always
wanted to go to college but she was
too busy raising her children and run-
ning a household to go.
Now her children are grown and
Cloud I enjoying her studies. She
believes that being older than most of
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''about as much as a sack boy at Super
Duper."He said he feels his salary
should be increased.
"It hasn't been increased since the
early seventies' said Thompson
"and I challenge you to show me so
meone who's salary has not been raised
in the last 10 years."
He said one of the best reasons for
raising the salary of state represen-
tatives would be to "enable mote peo-
ple to consider running for office."
Thompson said he doesn't expect a
raise "certainly not in a time when
we're feeing serious economic pro-
blems in the state."
Thompson said be is happy with hit
position as a state representative hasn't
thought about pursuing his career to a
See Thompson. A-5.
Studies will deliver a lesson tided "In
Quest of Unity."
On Tuesday Monroe Hawley of
Hawley Publications in Milwaukee
Wis. will discuss "World-Wide
'Restoration." -
"Ephesians 4: A Forumula for Uni-
ty" will T)e the topic covered on tues-
day by Dr. Ian Faircollege of Biblical
studies.
On Wednesday Jim Woodroof from
the Burlington Church in Burlington
Mass. will speak on "The Christ-
Exalting Restoration" and Reuel
Lemmons of the World Bible School
in Austin will talk about "The Future
of Our Heritage."
More than 100 class sessions special
lectures and panels will be offered
throughout the week.
"Thefirst Bible Lectureship began
as a preachers meeting in 1918 and has
gradually expanded into what it is to-
day"said Dr. Carl Brccheen director
of Bible Lectureship since 1970.
through the ACU telescope Nov. 7
1985.
It was seen again through the
telescope recently said Talent and the
developing tail was visible.
Talent does not advise viewing the
comet through a teIcscopewhcn it ap-
pears (ft its best in late March and early
April.
Talent compared using a high-
powered telescope to view the comet to
viewing paintings in an art museum
from an inch away because with the
telescope only one part of the comet is
visible at a time.
"You're close enough to see lots cf
detail but you're too close to ap-
preciate the an" he said.
The best view of the comet can be
seen by driving 15 to 20 miles away
from th nearest city lights to a place
with an unobstructed view of the
southeastern horizon.
her classmates is an asset.
"I love It" Cloud said. "Most of the
students in my classes have accepted
me. I have experiences that I am able
to share and I can bring a better
perspective."
Supporting women in their educa-
tion goals is one of the main concerns
of the AAUW membership.
According to Delno Roberts the
AAUW strives to further their own
education opportunities ass'ist in com-
munity services and encourage higher
education by offering the yearly
scholarships.
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