Abilene Christian College - Prickly Pear Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 117 of the 1918 volume:

MHlgg PRICKLY PEAR Sfowumrii ' EDITORS. Urii iratum As an appreciation ani token of remembrance nnr college bags, rntjoae intereat I|aa alutaga been toarm, anb utljOBe atrong rljarafter mill influence ona life baa been full of aero ire for “ijer boga anb girla,” uiljoae exceptional peraonalttg will etter tnapire ua, anb uiljoae patience anb untiring efforts Ijaue neoer faileb to encourage, tlje (Elaaa of Nineteen Eighteen affeflionatelg bebicatea tljia, tlje tlfirb tiolume of tlje Prirfelg ijjlear Stater Newell PRICKLY PEAR Order of Books BOOK III.................................. Religion Book I College and Campus GIRLS’ COTTAGE THE prickly P Alumni Program June 3, 1918 gS£ PRICKLY PEARj PRESIDENT JESSE P. SEWELL PRIC G. C. MORLAN, A. B. History and Education the PRICKLY PEAR | the PRICKLY P Book II - Classes he PRICKT HOSEA H. LEWIS Irene, Texas Zellner Latin Club German Club Hill County Club Managing Editor of Optimist Business Manager of Prickly Pear “A little man with a great brain.’ His greatest hobby is going to town; station, photographer’s or printer’s office. Only “Kelly” concerns him TOLULA MABRY Penelope, Texas Zellner President of Latin Club Spanish Club Hill County Club C. C. H. Prickly Pear Her bright and cheerful ways, Begin with the dawn of the “Dewey” morn. HETTIE RANDOLPH Cherokee, Texas Hettie’s peaceable and friendly until stirred up, but then beware! he PRICKLY P LILAC CHRISTIAN Powell, Texas Harding Club German Club C. C. H. Prickly Pear Care-free and independent, full of frolic and song. “Lac” rowes her own boat, don’t you worry. Cutting her German class, and play- ing catch with the Junior Boys is her hobby. EARL STAGNER, Ralls, Texas Harding Latin Club Assistant Manager of Prickly Pear. Optimistic, care-free and cheerful. He never gets excited; but takes everything good-humoredly. GLADYS ARLEDGE Abilene, Texas Harding Latin Club Lyric Club C. C. H. Assistant Editor of Prickly Pear She has pure thoughts and high ideals—A type of true and noble woman-hood. “Tardiness must be her middle name,” for she comes late to school, to church and to Sunday School. But her tardiness is made up by her bright expression and sweet dispo- MARGIE ENGLISH Moran, Texas Zellner Latin Club Prickly Pear Possessing peculiar ways and quiet appearing:—A Latin genius. Her hidden tantalizing and teasing ways are known only to the “Cot- tage Girls.” miMss E25 PRICKIY P Junior College Class ROBERT L. MASSEY, Trent, Texas Lee: Answered the call of his conn try—he is now in the Navy. MAMIE RANCIER Kileen, Texas Mamie: She has a sweet smile and a kind word for every one. MABEL PARMER Nolan ville, Texas Maybell: Quiet, reserved, and refin- ed ; added to this an exceptional CALLIE MAE WILLIAMS Snyder, Texas Callie Mae: “Love never haunts the breast where wisdom lies.” AILEEN HOLLAR Vernon, Texas Aileen: Intelligent, refined and as independent as they grow. DEWEY DARNELL Abilene, Texas Dewey: Interested in debates, pub- lic speeches, and the girls. THORNTON ARLEDGE Abilene, Texas Thornton: Handsome and promising to be an example of noble manhood. RUTH RATLIFF Amarillo, Texas Ruth : Apt to become ‘ ‘ so tired ’ ’ of anything except the social hour on Sunday afternoon. GERTRUDE DOWDY Trent, Texas Gert: _ Noted for her constancy and BERNICE STOBOUGH Brownwood, Texas Bernice: Beauty and modesty are two desirable qualities. HELEN HAYES Gouldbusk, Texas Helen: Guilty of a conscious effort. HOWARD BRYAN Winters, Texas Howard: Ambitious and courteous, except he has always taken to the “Street.” PRICKLY RUSSELL MARTIN Martinsburg, Indiana Indiana: “The human soul and music alone are eternal.” MRS. J. W. SIMMONS Abilene, Texas Mrs. Simmons: That she can ably row her boat is shown by deeds that deck her past. HUTTIE SPECK Abilene, Texas Huttie: Held in esteem for the quali- ties which make for true woman- VIRGINIA DRISKILL Sabinole, Texas Virginia: Likes lots of fun and is ever ready with her laugh. ORALIE SANDUSKY Bronte, Texas Oralie: Very studious but any one is liable to be victim of her jokes. BRYAN COLLINS Coahoma, Texas Bryan: lie never shirks responsi- bility even if he does “pull a bone PRICKLY PEARM NOLL CHILDERS Hope, New Mexico Big Boy: Known for his big-heart- MRS. RUIE KENNAMER Woodville, Alabama Ruie: Mr. Kennamer has won a EUNA STREET Treadway, Texas Buna- A. C. C.’s perfect blonde, not- ed for being partial to her favorite ERA BEASLEY Coahoma, Texas Era: She prefers to devote her spare time to hooks and writing poetry rather than to frivolity. EFFIE GUICE Eden, Texas Effie: She rules with kindness. MARIE LOWE Forney, Texas Marie: One of those fine, pleas- ant-natured girls who always make you feel “at home.” JIM MASON Irene, Texas Jim: Lots of common sense spiced with wit. FLOY KELLY Penelope, Texas Floy: You will always find her bus- ily engaged or in the company of nosea. ELIZABETH O’NEAL Penelope, Texas Elizabeth: Another one who has a patented giggle and is noted for her VERA CAMPBELL Penelope, Texas Vera: She turns the dark clouds inside out. RENA BLACK Loraine, Texas Rena: She possesses a love for mathematics and the life of higher kind. DELMA MABRY Penelope, Texas Delma: Likes mathematics but avoids things of feminine qualities. WELDON RUSSELL Abilene, Texas Weldon: “Nita, Juanita, ask thy soul if we should part.” SELMA GIPSON Dickens, Texas Sammy: If you don’t like our little Sammy, Then go back to your home o’er tlie sea. GLADYS WALLS Clyde, Texas Gladys: No virtue is denied in her. DORA AYRES Rowden, Texas Dora: Purity is her every-day gar- ANNA LOUIS HAYES Gouldbusk, Texas. Anna Louis: When she is not gig- gling she is looking for something to giggle about. BRITT MAYFIELD Merkel, Texas Britt: Likes books but girls are better. THE p GEORGE W. DIXON Oplin, Texas George: Excels as a result of genius and effort combined. MERLE CLARK Merkel, Texas Merle: Known for her unusual qual- ities of mind and faithfulness to duty’s call. .THELMA MEADOWS Winters, Texas Polly: She is not a “slacker” in any- thing. ADDTE KAY Colorado, Texas Addie: Her looks betray her inno- cent and unsuspecting disposition. MARY PUCKETT Yernon, Texas Mary: An intelligent and industri- ous student. JOHN GREEN Hamlin, Texas John: Not as “green” as the name implies. ['the PRICKIY pear! ‘■'PREPS” |™£ PRICKLY P] BUSINESS DEPARTMENT __________________________________________ _____________I _____________________ 125 PRICKLY P Book III ISE PRICKLY P A. C. C. Lecture Course OUR PREACHER STUDENTS CHURCH HISTORY CLASS Book IV Student Organizations Reading from left to right, top row Lilac Christian__________________________________________________Fine Arts Gladys Arledge-------------------------------------------------Ass’t. Editor Hosea H. Lewis------------------------------------- Business Manager Hettie Randolph_______________________________________Editor-in-Chief Earl Stagner---------------------------------Ass’t. Business Manager Callie Mae Williams-----------------------------Junior Editor Bottom row. Eiland Kibble-------------------------------------------------Cartoonist Tolula Mabry___________________________________________________ Clubs Margie English-----------------------------------------------------Jokes Ada Sikes------------------------------------------------------ Religion Tom Rippy----------------------------------------------------- Athletics 3®! —figg PRICK1YP - km PRICKLY PEAR i ZELLNERS m m PRICKLY P The Ellen H. Richards Club ROLL Grace Alexander Floy Kelly N Delma Mabry Vera Campbell Every ready to have their fun, When their work is done. They are always ready to go For that is half of West Texas life. At A. C. C. they’ve enjoyed their work, Their duty they never shirked. Each of them have reached their goal. And back to Hill County they are ready to go. Book V Athletics BASKET BALL SQUAD Grover C. Morlan ------------------------------------------.Coach Toni Rippy ____________________________________ Captain Center—Tom Rippy Bryan Collins Roger B. Wells Paul Witt Thornton Arledge Forwards— Dewey Darnell Alfred Conaway Line-Up. Alfred Conaway . PRICKLY PEAR JUNIOR BASKET BALL SQUAD Jesse Mac Sewell __________________________________________________________ Captain Center_________________________________________________________________Herbert Sikes Guards___________Turner Harris, William Sedberry, Alfonso Rhodes, Wendell Bedicheck Forwards_________________________________________Jimmie Sedberry, Jesse Mac Sewell ISE PRICKLY P 3 the PRICKLY PEAR Iff ISE PRICKLY P LIFE IN A. C. C. z=M‘i= Z mmmr £=i“i£5i“- Oh, Victrola, what are thou? Some say naught but wood and steel 3 marvelous brain, Floats through o e hungry heart they fall. il™g PRICKLY PEAR CKIYP] : ?r 1 he PRICKLY PEAR he PRICKLY PEAR A. C. C.'S PROSPECTS ADVERTISEMENTS HHE Business Men of Abilene have made possible the production of this, the third volume of The Prickly Pear, by their gen- erous co-operation. In return, they are worthy of our liberal and undivided patronage. THE STUDENT JEWELRY STORE SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO YOUR NEEDS CARL W. HALTOM JEWELER AND OPTOMETRIST THE EMPORIUM 228 PINE STREET Always the newest in Hats, Dresses, Suits, etc. We thank you for past efforts' on our part to please. MISS MAY DARNELL JENNINGS BROTHERS PLUMBERS and ELECTRICIANS Eledric Wiring, Fine Plumbing SCHOOL SUPPLIES A Cordial ----------:: Greeting ----------------- awaits you at the First State Bank, Ab- ilene, where our officers will be pleased to welcome you and explain our im- proved facilities for handling your ac- count, whether large or small. “The Bank Where You Feel at Home” Capital and Surplus $130,000.00 Firft State Bank, Abilene, Texas ABILENE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE You can’t do yourself a better turn in buy- ing furnishings than Man s Store Here you will find a make your selection You Can’t Go Wrong If You Come to Us Neely - Barnes J. S. KIRKPATRICK THE CAMPUS STORE GROCERIES, FRUITS, CANDIES Save those Long Walts to Town Your TraJl! Appreciated MONTGOMERY DRUG CO. School Supplies, Baseball and Tennis Goods, Stationery, Etc. GOOD DRINKS Visit Our Fountain GOOD SERVICE GOOD DRESSERS Among College Students AN.IDEAL SHOPPING PLACE College students and faculty are always at home in this store. Visiting or shopping, they are always welcome. Our best efforts are to please YOU in Prices, Style and Service in Everything to Wear .... Mail Orders Promptly Filled Parcel Post Charges Pr MINTER DRY GOODS CO. ABILENE’S PROGRESSIVE STORE COLLEGE STUDENTS Find complete lines of Dry Goods, Millinery, and Ready-to-Wear at the JONES DRY GOODS GO. Where the prices are right and quality the highest North Third and Pine ABILENE, TEXAS The Store That Strives to Please For Reliability of Purpose and Thoroughness of Work in Laundering, Cleaning, Dyeing, Etc., we are unequaled. — iPhone 107- — ---- STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Get the habit. It will pay to trade with us. Quality and service. CHANDLER SCHULTZ Banquet Orders a Specialty Phone 820 The Reputation of this Bank is well established for its conserva- tive management, yet liberal treat- ment of customers. We keep con- stantly in touch with the accounts of our customers, giving them always the benefit of our advice and experi- ence. : : : : : : Farmers Merchants National Bank Our Modern Selling Methods and Our Tremendous Buying Power Benefits Our Many Patrons Furniture and Floor Coverings The Largest Lines, Newest Patterns, Lowest Prices New and Second-Hand Furniture THE FURNITURE EXCHANGE ABILENE, TEXAS Meet Me At SIDES The best Ice Cream in Texas and Everything Good to Eat and Drink We Believe 47« Paid On Savings Accounts The Citizens National Bank OF ABILENE Capital and Surplus $200,000 This Space Donated by Yager Shoe Co. Fine Shoes and Hosiery We are still continuing our Spring Drive on dust and dirt. Send in your spring and summer clothes to be cleaned now. Cagle Tailoring Company Abilene Printing Company To the A. C. C. Students: We wish to thank each of you for the business with which you have favored us. We want you to feel free to visit our store and to call on us as often as you like. BABB’S 164 CHESTNUT STREET-SOUTH SIDE COLLECE ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL ENGRAVERS MINGUS-PRICE CO. HEADQUARTERS EXCELLENT OUTFITTINGS! w Robinson Photo Specialist for 30 years has made annual Photos for a more appreciat: bunch of students. Than mutual enough to be classes to c Sid J. Robinson ----Summer Fashions----- IN APPAREL, FABRICS and ACCESSORIES