East Tennessee State University - Buccaneer Yearbook (Johnson City, TN)

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June 6, 1930 THE CHALK LINE 31 JOKES Barry: “I can’t get my closet door shut.” Snodgrass: ‘‘Take your shoes out.” As on her rudy, quivering lips He gently pressed a kiss. Said he, “I’ve sipped from many a cup, But never a mug like this. Jimmie H.: “Was I drunk last night?” Ross W.: Were you? You took your hat and went around taking up a collection for the Dead Sea 7 Mary Louise: “Ouch, I bumped my crazy bone.” Jo Miller : “Oh,, well comb your hair right; and the bump won’t show.” Thelma: “Did you ever see a real hot necking party?” Ruby: “Why of course not.” Thelma : “Well; take a good look at me.” Helen: “Mother; how do you like your ‘permanent wave?’.” Mrs. Hodges: “I don’t know; I’ll ask my ‘lawyer’.” Senior: “By-the-way; Frosh; what’s the difference between a freshman and the president of the United States?” Freshman: “I don’t know.” Senior: “Why; you conceited little jackass; don’t you know the difference between you and the presi¬ dent?” Esther (trying to get cap on her head) : “I believe my cap’s too small.” Helen: “Why, your head hasn’t swelled that much in the last few days; has it?” Mr. Carson: “Hey; don’t shoot. Your gun isn’t loaded.” Mr. Bible: “Can’t help that—the bird won’t wait.” McNabb: “What makes you think you can borrow $100 without giving security?” Harville: “If I wasn’t honest I wouldn’t need to borrow $100. Evelyn: “How would you like to have my nice slen¬ der figure?” Cordell: “In my arms?” Girl: “I want you to remember my name is June; not April.” Bralley: “Well; you’ll always be April to me; you’re not so hot!” THE LETTER “E” “Some humane philosopher has decided that the little letter “e” is the most sadly unfortunate letter in the English alphabet; because it is always out of cash, and in hell all the time. A great deal of credit and honor is due; however; in that it is never in war and jail, but always in peace and good-fellowship. Moreover; we are deeply indebted to this little letter; since it is the be¬ ginning of existence, the commencement of ease and the end of trouble. Without it; there would be no meat, no life, no heaven, and no eternity. It is the center of honesty; and although it stars off in error, it ends by making love perfect.” SHOULD MARRIED WOMEN TEACH? The question; “Should married women teach?”; has often been challenged. The answer often comes back; Why not? Do we not always believe in having the best for everything? Then; we must admit that the majority of married women are superior teachers. It has also been noted that a teacher; who is a mother; is of in¬ creased understanding; and has a greater sympathy for children. The teacher must have a love and understand¬ ing of youth; and married women are superior in this respect. They are more tolerant; and have the welfare of children closer at heart. Teaching is a fine art, and if a person has pre¬ pared himself or herself for that art; then; why take away the privilege of exercising the art which lie or she has attained? Artists are not made in a day or a year; but are made by years of grueling experience and pro¬ fessional training. When anyone’s heart is in the field of teaching; or in any other profession for that matter; it is almost certain that such a person will fail if placed in another line of work. If we become a failure in teaching; then wherein are we to benefit society? There has been as many failures; in proportion; among single women as there has among married women; perhaps more. There is one opposition that is often brought up; and that iS; that married teachers will crowd out the single teacher who must in some way earn her living. While this may to a certain extent be true; we should not permit it to bias us against the real talent of mar¬ ried women. After several investigations; the principals of vari¬ ous schools have made this remark: “If it is not a hus¬ band calling; it is a prospective husband” or “She is teaching for her trousseau.” The intelligent married woman has a duty to per¬ form to society; as well as in the home. And anything that will aid in the advancement of society should not be suppressed. How much surplus energy and talent has been wasted in past years by women who had some¬ one take all responsibility from them. There is a major question that obscures all others. It is not; “Who shall teach?”; but “Who is fit to teach; and who is best qualified.” To be qualified; means more than professional training. You must have that “something” which makes you want to live in your work. It must be in the heart as well as in the mind. Do you have it? Teachers are above the average; and remain¬ ing single; deprives the race of an incalculable; better- than-the-average people. Since teaching is an art; and we cannot select enough of the needed talent from the single group of women, let us employ a group which will enable us to have the best selection possible, whether it be a group of singles, married maids, or mothers. —E. C. C. IT IS YOUR DUTY To Patronize the People Who patronize us. Trade with them first.

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30 THE CHALK LINE June 6, 1930

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32 THE CHALK LINE June 6, 1930 UPPER EAST TENNESSEE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT The State Teachers College again sponsored the An¬ nual upper East Tennessee Basketball Tournament for High Schools. The Committee, consisting of Mr. Rob¬ inson; Miss KreppS; Mr. Alexander and Mr. Rogers; made this tournament the most successful thus far. With more than forty teams; boys and girls; partici¬ pating the contests continued for three days and nights. Eliminations were made until the night for the finals drew near. Kingsport and Glenwood boys staged a big combat in the finals with Kingsport winning by only one point. Erwin and Elizabethton girls battled for the cup; with Elizabethton coming out with the big end of the score. Attendance at this tournament was very good; wh ich added much to its success. This tournament brings boys and girls together for clean participation which developes sportsmanship; and we believe is one of the best; most helpful and en¬ joyable activities of the year. SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION To the people who have helped to support our college activities with their advertising; by patronizing them. TEN COMMANDMENTS A (Paul gives to Helen as she leaves T. C.) 1. “When ready to marry thou shalt come to me. Thou shalt remember one and forget all others. 2. “Thou shalt remember that I like to talk to pretty girls. 3. “Thou shalt not break any dates with me what¬ ever. 4. “Thou shalt not flirt with other boys. 5. “Thou shalt not dare to kiss other lips than mine. 6. “Thou shalt not talk to other boys in my pres¬ ence. 8. “Thou shalt permit me to know all thy secrets. 9. “When ready to part; thou shalt kiss me good¬ bye. 10. “If thou love me; keep my commandments that our days may be long in the house that mother giveth us.” —M. E. W. SLOGANS “They Satisfy”—The Faculty. “Reach for a ten instead of a zero.” “Uneeda Study”—The eternal cry. “Not a Cough in an Assembly Period.” “Now is the time to retake the license—certificate.” “Students cry for it”—Examinations. “I ' d Walk a Mile for a Substitute Position.” “Keeping that Schoolgirl Complexion”—By remain¬ ing an extra year. “In a classroom its intellect—outside its snobish- ness.” “Next to myself; I like home-work the best.” “Teachers ' 57 Varieties”—Personality Ratings. Irene: “James Otis has a false tooth.” Ruby Ott: “Did she tell you that?” Irene: “No; it just came out in the conversation.” Mary R: “Oh; I’m sorry I spilled water on you.” Lackey: “That’s perfectly all right; the suit is too large any way.” Jimmy Henderson: (leaving college)—Good-bye, sir. I am indebted to you for all I know.” Mr. Bible: “Don’t mention such a trifle.” Mrs. Coleman: “How’d the hands on your clock get all twisted?” Edna: “Trying to scratch its ticks.” Dean (in the middle of a joke) : “Have I ever told the class this one before?” Class (in a chorus) : “Yes.” Dean: “Good, you ' ll probably understand it this time.” Pairin’ Off “You cruel child,” declared Frances J., “why did you cut that poor harmless worm in two?” “But, Frances, he looked so lonesome,” vouchsafed Thomas Gardner. Miss Mathews: “How old would a person born in 1890 be now?” Mr. Stanley: “Man or woman?” After the locomotive had smashed into Julia at the crossing, she arose from the wreckage, uninjured and powdered her nose. The engineer and others gathered around. “Why in the world didn’t you stop when you saw the train coming?” asked the engineer. Julia was indignant. “I sounded my horn before you blew your whistle,” she said defiantly, “why didn’t you stop?” Helen: “Why, doctor, you told me to show my ton¬ gue, but you haven ' t even looked at it.” Doctor: “No, it was only to keep you quiet while I wrote the prescription.” Margaret wished to teach her pupils the use of the words in sentences. She gave the class the word “dog¬ ma.” One sentence she received was, “Our dog ma had five puppies.” The first time Rodney saw a patrol wagon he gaz¬ ed at it in amazement; in fact, he was carried away with it.