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

Text from Pages 1 - 191 of the 1936 volume:

The PRICKLY PEAR 1936 FOREWORD Abilene Christian College is in a stage of transformation. Improvement and expansion herald the reception of the greater college. Many structural changes in the interest of the future are already appearing. The “Prickly Pear” is not concerned with the College of the future, but rather does it fervidly endeavor to preserve within its pages the vitalized pas- toral beauty of the present College. ’Tis said of old masterpieces that age gives to them a mellowness which the human hand cannot duplicate; thus making them doubly valuable. So let it be with this “1936 Pricklv Pear”. Let the invisible finger of time weave about the faces and places pictured herein a magic web so that in some distant day they will revive memories; rich and mellow mem- ories; memories of youthful life and activity. THE PRICKLY PEAR OF 1936 Published by the Senior Class of Abilene Christian College _Abilene :: :: :: ’Toexas HOMER UTLEY JAMES STAGGS BUSINESS MANAGER To Dr. Walter H. Adams, the Dean of Students, the students have gone with their problems and found him ever willing to make their problems his. His personal interest in each boy and girl in our every worthy effort has been a source of encouragement and in- spiration to each and every student in Abilene Christian College. We love our Dean because of his everlasting willingness to solve our problems. His office door is never closed to the most humble of our group, and his hand is never slow to serve. It is with pride and honor on our part, that we do affectionately dedicate this “1936 Prickly Pear” to our beloved Dean. DEDICATION PICTORIAL A. C. C. Administration Building President’s Home Chambers Hall Zellner Hall MacDonald Hall ymbol of brotherhood. When the pages of this of the years, the friendships made while we lived Bennett Gymnasium The Features of 1936 They call it love. Dub—Butch. O in some place. p d t j M ’ d A £ f I A Kitten Klub Koronation of 1936 Queen La nelle from Duches Johnnie Lee, Stovall, Freeh in a n OucAess Gwendolyn, THE COLLEGE Administration of 1936 THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers W. H. Free...........................................President E. D. Chambers..................................Vice-President G. L. Jennings..................................Vice-President B. Sherrod....................................Vice-President Hollis L. Manly............................Secretary-Treasurer The students feel that it is partially through the interests and influence of our Board of Trustees that the college this year reached a new peak both in enrollment and in achievement. For this interest and cooperation we wish to express our sincere grati- Members S. N. Allen, Christoval J. S. Arledge, Abilene G. W. Birchfield, Fort Worth E. D. Chambers, Glenn J. B. Collins, Big Spring R. L. Cooner, Gorman Judge Allen D. Dabney, Eastland E. L. Crawford, Abilene Clyde Echols, Abilene W. H. Free, Abilene Otto Foster, Cleburne Harvey Hays, Abilene G. C. Helvey, Abilene C. T. Hutchison, Abilene Wade Jones, Childress G. L. Jennings, Abilene William Gunn, Amarillo J. I. Morgan, Gladewater W. B. Lee, Spur J. B. McGintey, Terrell R. Martin, Lubbock J. E. McKinzie, Abilene Hollis L. Manly, Abilene Robert Miller, Ozona J. E. Manly, Abilene J. R. Powell, Tuscola George Pepper, Junction J. C. Reese, Abilene T. A. Russell, Abilene D. B. Rambo, Huntsville W. R. Smith, Baytown B. Sherrod, Lubbock J. W. Watson, Colorado C. A. Wade, Sweetwater OUR PRESIDENT James F. Cox, President The President of Abilene Christian College is entrusted by the Board of Education with the administration of the educa- tional affairs of the college. It is his duty to keep in touch with the development of educational ideas and policies and to make appropriate recommendations to the Board of Education in re- gard thereto. He is the medium of communication between the College and the Board. In our President, we have a man whose untiring efforts on our campus have made true the realization of a large and more progressive institution. Because of his cooperation in all that would make for the improving of the college, and because of the fact that he has set as his goal only the highest and noblest phases of campus life, the students have found this year a deeper happi- ness in both their intellectual pursuits and in their social life. Every student loves President Cox. EXECUTIVES EXECUTIVES FACULTY £ Cl q PkJikJik C , up r ■ ! ■ q. ® £ £ -n ■a H •«rfA FACULTY FACULTY Teachers Whose Pictures Do Not Appear in This Section: STUDENT AS S’N.- COUNCIL IN MEMORIAM DE NOLA ELROD MRS. L. E. NORTH The Senior Class of 1936 THE SENIOR OFFICERS FIRST IMPRESSIONS . . . the change from high school to the new atmosphere of college .... labs .... quizzes .... work and play for four years . ... or more .... scores of new friendships made .... more work .... finally commencement.... and college days are a memory. Life’s four happiest years lie behind .... but they can never be taken away. THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1936 III THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1936 THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1936 Di-C' cl b F’“ B.A. Elementary Education SiiiiSi S««8sa siSiliiSsEiar THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1936 THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1936 Junior Class of 1936 THE JUNIOR CLASS OF 1936 THE JUNIOR CLASS OF 1936 THE JUNIOR CLASS OF 19.16 Sophomore Class of 1936 THE SOPHOMORE CLASS OF 1936 Freshman Class of 1936 THE FRESHMAN CLASS OF 1936 THE FRESHMAN CLASS OF 1936 THE FRESHMAN CLASS OF 1936 Second Semester Students SECOND SEMESTER STUDENTS The Academy of 1936 THE ACADEMY OF 1936 CHOICES The Beauties of 1936 Mary Alice Leathers Davida Graham Geraldine McCaleb Maxine McCaleb Vivian Day Ileta McWhirter Hill Personalities of 1936 ORGANIZATIONS Social Clubs of 1936 CADETTES TROJANS SUB-T-16 SOCIAL CLUB HAVE-OUTS Honorary Clubs of 1936 tfI ft11 Iff. If I ALPHA PSI OMEGA FACULTY MEMBERS Extra Curricular Organizations THE OPTIMIST ELLEN H. RICHARDS CLUB KITTEN KLUB MELPOMENEAN PLAYERS rraxnzrs n nnnnnnn jnnnnnnnn EVANGELISTIC FORUM MISSION STUDY MISSION STUDY MEMBERS GIRLS TRAINING CLASS DEBATERS TK ULBL4ZERS Juanita Campbell ART CLUB MEMBERS GEOGRAPHIC CLUBS Heart of America Club V y y ry y yy y L tShy AA 4) V= CLrfyAey- y ' A- y y c. y - V QyCoiyUt a- joy 4 -c yy . e 11 syy-c v 1 iy yLeyJ - ' ' 'y.ctAsci_ « -«w -e, a y s et-t Jl J t4Si_s V Ji , • “ WiWvv. ---- - L4Xcy -f-aJ- ' LJ. _ a . clu , 6.2 . S ; ■ OFFICERS FINE ARTS String Ensemble S Sk SS JSSSiiSSk tMSSASS THE COACHES YELL LEADERS OF 1936 fully behind, and in actuality LEADERS F 0 0 T F. A L L FOOTBALL THE 193 6 BASKETBALL SQUAD BASKETBALL With seven veteran lettermen, one junior col- BASKETBALL TRACK 1936 Track Season is 8 3-5'B.js,i §■£ sj-rrii-s li?-s THE “C” CLUB OFFICERS Buford Baldwin.................................President Hayden Pyeatt.............................Vice-President I TIME’S UP Well, boys and girls, the Prickly Pear is finished, be what it may! Just before the last pages are sent in to the printer, we must pause here to bid a reluctant good-bye to a task that has been an ordeal and a pleasure, never to be erased from our memory. It has burned itself into our very heart and soul. We have lived the 1936 Prickly Pear; every minute of the day and night has found the thoughts of this yearbook somewhere in our consciousness. We give this Prickly Pear to you and hope that it may have a significance which will ripen as the years pass by; we have worked with an eye to the future, and we hope only to have succeeded in helping you to remember. Our purpose has been to produce a publication that will perpetuate the memories of life this year here at A. C. C. We want to thank those who have helped to compile this vol- ume. Faced with the prospects of absolutely no reward for their efforts, yet always ready and willing to work, we wish to thank the following: Batsell Barrett Baxter, Dorothy Dabbs, Buna Edwards, Charles Eudaly, Howard Garner, Otis Garner, Wanda Mayfield, Hope Reed, Eloise Reynolds, Harold Showalter, Johnnie Lee Stovall, Jimmie Taggart, Ruth Iris White, and Arlene Small. To the members of the staff not mentioned, and to Abilene Printing Company, Paramount Studios, Southwestern Engraving Company and the S. K. Smith Cover Company, we wish to extend our deepest gratitude. We have made the 1936 Prickly Pear for you and have given all gladly. We sincerely hope it meets with your approval. —HOMER UTLEY —JIMMIE STAGGS. TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT.............. The Optimist practically ripped its pants with its foul Cat Purrs column this year. Wilma Kendrick hasn’t seen her feet since her Freshman year. The social clubs that passed up Crystal Blanton missed a darn swell gal. Dora Frances Harvey is really in love with Mack Mead. The lounges in Zellner are more comfortable than the back seat of a Ford. Brian McKinzie isn’t half the Fashion Park model that he thinks he is. Vivian Day is one of the girls you ought to know. Austin Parrish showed darned good judgment when he gave Ruth Iris White the air. Mary Alice Leathers and “Mose” McCook can stand more of each other than any other couple we know. Some students on the campus are against the social clubs. Some students on the campus are against anything. MINTER’S Congratulations To Abilene Christian College On Its 30 Years of Growth and Progress Abilene Fruit Vegetable Company Wholesale Only Out Of The Dreams of Yesterday _ _ o UT of the dreams of yesterday are fash- Westlexas Utilities Company CONGRATULATIONS A. C. C. On Thirty Years of Active Growth in Christian Education THE WOOTEN Special Attention Given to School Functions of Every Kind—Banquets, Dinners, Luncheons, Teas, and Other Social Affairs BOB WESTBROOK, Manager IN ELECTRIC COMPANY SMITH, JEWELER ICE The Perfect Refrigerant For Superior Service Independent Ice and Refrigerating Company £ND£R,(gMPAMV: COMPLETE LINE OF OFFICE SUPPLIES You Don’t Gamble When We Repair Your Shoes Shines, and Luggage Repairing All Work and Material Guaranteed NO-DE-LA Shoe Shop Best Equipped Shop in West Texas 1034 N. Second St. Abilene, Texas HIS OLD SHOES Here come his old shoes, NO-DE-LA Shoe Shop Jim H. Johnston, Owner Congratulations Artist Materials Picture Framing Wall Paper BLACK and YOUNG The Country Plumber to the rural skeptic th; out their “Whoops, my dea: without a spider, picture Tackett without his cider; picture Max without her Jew, and you’ve got a picture of me without you.” To all of you our very best wishes CAMPBEUS Outfitters To College Men and Women ABILENE, TEXAS THE OLD ESTABLISHED BANK FARMERS AND MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK COMPLIMENTS OF Account of a Ko Jo Kai Meeting fHr rirHrSSS A. C. C. BOOK STORE YOUR SHOES STAY NEW ONLY AS LONG AS YOU KEEP THEM REPAIRED RICHARDS SHOE SHOP “The Home of Good Repairing” 170 Cypress Street Abilene, Texas LADIES— If the color of your shoes does not suit you, then let us dye them just the shade you Hill Hill Texaco Service FACULTY, STUDENTS AND PARENTS, WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE We Like to Serve You COURTEOUS SERVICE Class and Club Banquets A Specialty THE HiltonHotel THIRTY-FIRST SESSION AT Abilene Christian College BEGINS SEPTEMBER 10, 10:00 A.M. WASTED SHOT There was once a man who was out gun- ning in the Alps. Sighting an eagle, he took aim and brought the bird down. As he was retrieving his game, a second man rode up on a horse. “My good man,” said the man on the horse to the hunter, “you should have saved your shot. The fall alone would have killed the eagle.” Gloves Hatters Furs f ,1N6 WORKS 1 mm PROCESS 1 PROCESS Licensed Operator MODERN, EFFICIENT INSTITI TION Bronchoscopy—X-Ray Radium—Obstetrical Three Operating Rooms West Texas Baptist Sanitarium Li. M. COLLIER, Superintendent FOR CONVENIENT, SAFE AND SPEEDY TRANSPORTATION CITY SERVICE Is Prepared To Serve Students On All Occasions OUR TAXIES AND BUSES RUN DAILY “WHOOPS! I’m just crazy about little Ko- jies!” —Gwen Walker. Have you a little Kojie in your house? READER! This is the earnest voice of a girl who has come to know Ko Jo Kai and Kojies as they are. Many of you have, or expect to have some day, children. Some of these children are cer- tain to be girls. Parents! Parents-to-be! Take the advice of this young woman and be sure to raise your little girls so they will make good kojies when they come to college. LeMoine Lewis goes to class. Leathers Cure Smith McCook Campbell “THEY NEVER KNEW” Four out of five college students suffer from Knowitallsis. Many a parent has been dis- tracted by this youthful malady which attacks its victims between “Bunkville” and the Lair. The insidious thing about it is that few victims realize they have it. . . . until it is too late. WHO KNOWS........... Does Lambert deserve his nickname of “Tops”? Does Charles Meeker think he’s good or not? Where Percy Johnson keeps his deed to the campus? Does “Wild Mary Jack” know that she has long since ceased to be wild, and is only an- noying? How many times Prof. Baxter fixes his coat and collar while teaching his Bible classes? Whether anyone will be sorry when Foy Brantley is graduated? Can Monte Keagy count his friends on one hand or does it take two? Just exactly what does Ruth Iris White have to be so schnitzy about? CAN ALL THOSE HAD OUT IN THIS SECTION OF THE PRICKLY PEAR “TAKE On the Campus or at Your Favorite Druggist You Will Find BETTER CANDIES” SORORIIY( SHOP DRESSES MILLINERY AND SHOES Match Every They’re A 1 ways Patterns for “STYLES WITHOUT EXTRA VAGANCE” FOR THE BALANCED EDUCATION j ABILENE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE Social, Moral, and Spiritual June 2 LEE DUCKWORTH | 1282 ?! Second Dial 4668 j FREE DELIVERY j 3 Stores—3 Markets j A. C. C. CAFE WEST TEXAS COFFEE CO. The David J. Molloy Plant The S. K. Smith Company J. HARVEY CLARK INSURANCE This new modern library building is to have in it space to accommodate 300 readers at one time. It is to have shelving space for at least 100,000 volumes. It is to have a special religious library room, a museum, a small auditorium that will seat approximately 300 peo- ple, offices and probably a few class rooms. This building is to be most interesting in many par- ticulars: FIRST, on stone and marble slabs throughout the building scripture quotations and others emphasizing the importance of God’s Word will be seen. SECOND, in the museum will be found old relics, antiques, pic- tures, carvings, and especially the old “bean Bell”. THIRD, in the religious library room we will gather many rare and ancient copies of God’s Word, commen- taries, books of sermons, tracts, biographies, of outstand- ing servants of the Master, and pictures of church leaders. We want here the names and addresses of every con- tributor to this building and the biography and some two or three sermon outlines of preachers of God’s Word, living or dead. Every student, ex-student, and every friend of A. C. C. is anxious to see the building pictured here become a realitv. The students and ex-students more than anyone else know how much we need better library facilities for “our school.” All of us know, too, that we want to keep the Bible prominent in A. C. C. We want to exalt it above everything else. We want to stress the importance of PREACHING and TEACHING God’s Word. During this good year—the Texas Centennial—we want to raise at least $125,000 to make this building a reality by 1937-’38 session. It will require 1250 people to give or raise $100 each to make this possible. It CAN be done! It is BEING done! YOUR help is needed. Will you not buy one of the Memorial certifi- cates or at least sponsor one? For further details, write 0. M. Reynolds or James F. Cox, A. C. C., Abilene, Texas. Proposed Memorial Library Building for A. C. C. Let's have it ready by September, 1937 “West Texas Favorites” really know cSfie 'Beautiful 1936 DeLuxe Chevrolet Abilene Motor Company 1402 N. 1st St. «Wf Abilene, Texas Let us be thankful for good books and build a new library to house them. “A collection of books,” said Carlyle, “is the true university.” They are the keys to wisdom’s treasure............ DICTIONARY GENTLEMAN—A guy who wouldn’t hit a woman with his hat on. LIMBURGER—A cleansing agent. Will clean out a dining room in short order. TAXI—The longest distance between two points. SOCIALISM—Communism with spats. RIGID ECONOMIST—A dead Scotchman. PEDESTRIAN—A man whose son is home from college. PETTING—A waist effort. DANCE—A way of petting, standing up. “THE CAR THAT HAS EVERYTHING” Oldsmobile Sales, Service and Repairing On Display At G. L. JENNINGS MOTOR COMPANY 283 Oak Street Abilene, Texas for better pictures see— PARAMOUNT STUDIO We appreciate having had a part in making the 1936 Prickly Pear a success. May you have many pleasant memories of by-gone school days. Sincerely, R. P. HERVEY, Prop. A Five Year Development Program For Abilene Christian College NEW LIBRARY GRADUATE WORK NEW EDUCATION BUILDING ENDOWMENT FUND FINE ARTS BUILDING NEW STADIUM AND FIELD NEW SCIENCE QUARTERS HOUSE AND TENNIS COURTS Help Make This PROGRAM A REALITY Thirty-first Session Begins September 10 PRINTERS OF SCHDOL ANNUALS Abilene Printing Stationery Company MANUFACTURING STATIONERS Store 1083 N. 2nd St. OFFICE OUTFITTERS Mail order, Receive Abilene Printing Stationery Company 1083 NORTH SECOND STREET ABILENE, TEXAS This Book Produced by The Artisans and Service Technicians of SOUTHWESTERN ENGRAVING COMPANY .,, FORT WORTH For Over Twenty Years the Leading School Annual Engravers in the Southwest