McMurry University - Totem Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 196 of the 1926 volume:

THE TOTEM 1926 6k r McMurry College Abilene, Texas LIBRARY OF McMURRY college ABILENE, TEXAS 'TT])rf RALPH W. STEEN Editor CLARK B. MEADOR Business Manager FOREWORD If. when the snows « f many winters have been melted by the suns of many summers, you ran turn to the worn page� of The Totem ’26 and Ik wafted away by the fleet wings of thought to the hind of beautiful memories, and can live again the year ’26 with its golden friendships ami treasured experiences; we will be satisfied. —TIIK STAFF. College Classes Organizations Queens Athletics College Life Tu i hr in.in who has held the scholar- ship standards of our Mma Mater above reproach, a man who has been a lender in rhe development of McMt tun (.'ote LKT.K, n man who i« conscientious in his purpose ami who stands firmly for his principles: Boyd M. McKeown Qirifttiun. scholar, gentleman, this, the third volume of Tiik Totkw is af- fectionately dedicalril. TIIK STAFF. President J. W. Hunt To the Students and Patrons of McMurry College, Greetings: Ij« I war’ Totem 11 drrlirrd by expert to In- .• credit lo any in lilulion. ami tlii year’ annual will reveal a continued growth in llir «ollrge work. both in numlwt and efficiency. The only feature of la� l year’ Toirm tli.u wa not up to the Mundnrd o| rhevdeal I waul y wa the picture of thr President. which wa« taken umlrr a vrn difficult crciimMance ami in no rn e indicated thr natural lieauty that ha alwav character i rd ami tran«figured thr |'re ident amt aihlrii to hi fame througlioiit thr country. a a fit subject for meml er hip in llir mwiciitinn of ROod ItH.k . In all eriou� ne . McMuny t ollrgr come liefore it widening ami glowing constituency with a record of continued growth ami development that i an inspiration lo those who are re- •ponsihle for it management and «hould lie to it friend and patrons everywhere. Two year ago we ln-nan our work, asking for recognition as a junior college. and in this. the third year of our work. we have attained to the sublime degree of a senior institution of learning, and a class of young men and women are receiving their academic degrees from the institution. This achievement is the result of close and efficient work 1� a faculty that is second to none among the institutions of Western Texas, and is without precedent. Another pleasant feature of the school's progress is the fact that with a 669J net gain in enrollment it has surpassed all former records, and in thi particular matter, leads the institutions of the state. Hut as gratifying as are these achievements, the school rejoices in a fact of even greater importance; the moral and religious influences of the institution have now in the ranks of the ministry, in the faculties of the high schools, in business, and in the various activities of life, a number of representatives win are making their mark and wielding an influence for the Iwsl in their particular spheres of work. The management of McMurry College conceives that the highest work of any school today is in the training of character anti in the development of manhood and womanhood. It is the endeavor of the institution lit send out into the world people who | ersonally know God and are. therefore, best equipped to lead in the work of church or slate. In a recent address before the National Kducation Association. Bishop Freeman said. I nless you can see the importance of the souls of your pupils. I care not for your science anti your minds. We need in our schools something more than education; the primary purpose of life is the saving of souls.” All this, the President anti faculty of McMurry College steadfastly believe. and to this task we address ourselves. We deny that it is just a necessary for a boy to know the fundamentals of an auto- mobile as it is that he shall know the fundamentals of an Knglish education, and we further as- sert that it is even more important that he shall know the fundamentals of Christian living and service than it is that he shall become expert in either of the other two. Though we are firmly convinced as to the necessity of training and educating the mind of the student, we. nevertheless, realize that the way of salvation is not by the universities but over an old hill called Calvary. And because we believe this, we invite West Texas to send its young people to this institution that they may l� e properly trained and e«|uipped for a definite service to their fellow-man. and may some day become polished shafts to be shot from the bow nf Cod into the quivering heart of the world. To the students going out of the institution. I tearing its first degrees, the President wishes to extend hi special wishes and prayer� for a laudable and successful career. To patrons and students: We greet you in the name of our one Lord and Master, who i the great Teacher, even Jesus, the Christ, the son of the Holy Chosl and of the Virgin Mary, the supreme offering for the sins of man on Calvary. “Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy; to the onlv wise God. our Savior, be glory, majesty, dominion, and power, l� oth now and ever. Amen. Sincerely your brother. J. W. HUNT. Board of Trustees OFFICERS OF TIIK HOARD Henry Jamf.s . . . Vice-President W. J. Filwii.fr Secretary-Treasurer D. P. Yoder Snyder Rev. A. L. Scales Abilene Dh. M. C. Overton Lubbock Rev. W. E. Lyon Abilene H. G. Towlf. Snyder Rev. E. 1). I.andmeth Ocie Hi nt J. A. Britton Bradshaw Seymour L. K. Thompson Abilene A. B. Brown latrkney W. 0. Hayter Abilene I)h. L 0. Di olf.on Sweetwater S. M. Jay Abilene W. 0. Stevens Lubbock N. G. Roi.i.ins Abilene 0. P. Thranf. . Snyder K. 1). (;ru: Abilene Geo. S. Link Spur S. M. Shelton Abilene T. E. Powell Baird W. R. Ely Abilene Thomas Stoneroao Colorado Henry James Abilene W. A. Baker Floydada Geori.e L. Minter Abilene Rev. D. B. Doak Lubbock II. (). Wooten Abilene Rf.v. T. W. Brabham Cross Plains A. V. Smith Abilene Rev. A. I- Moore Stamford J. W. Couch Abilene Rev. G. S. Hardy Sweetwater W. J. Fl I.Hll.tH Abilene Rev. R. A. Stewart Stamford I.. S. Ml M.ER Abilene Rev. J. W Hi nt . Abilene Charlie Bass Abilene Rev. W. M. Pearcf. . Abilene J. M. Cl NNIM.HAM Abilene EXF.Cl TIN E COMMITTEE T. E. POWELL........................................................Baird L. R. Thompson ...................................................Abilene W. R. Ely Abilene W. M. Pearce .....................................................Abilene A. L Scales . Abilene E. D. LaNMKTH.....................................................Abilene Henry Jamf.s......................................................Abilene J. W. Couch.......................................................Abilene S. M. SHELTON.....................................................Abilene J. W. Hunt........................................................Abilene S. M. Jay.........................................................Abilene R. D. Green.......................................................Abilene Gf.orcf. I.. M INTER..............................................Abilene H. O. Wooten..................................................... Abilene A. V. Smith.......................................................Abilene N. G. Rollins.....................................................Abilene W. E. Lyon........................................................Abilene L. S. MliNfcF.R...................................................Abilene Charlie Bass Abilene COLLEGE flr j 7 ' ° BOYD M. McKEOWN. B. ., M. . Dean Education KOBKRT B. WYLIE. B. A.. M. Secretary-Trcaxurer JULIA EUGENIA LUKEK. B. A.. M. . English —14— JENNIE TATE. It. .. M. V Mathematics WILLI M Cl KHV HOLDEN. 15. V. M. History SYDNEY SEYMOUR HOI I WELL. B. Education —15— W C. CAMKRON, B. A., M. . Latin anti Frrnrh —16— MKS. . B. McKKOWN, B. . Librarian I.KROY C. Cl. SS, B. M. A. Science —17— K. M. MEDLKY. B. A. Athletics anti Physical Education MKS. . MeOAVID. B. S.. B. A. Assistant in English MRS. GYPSY TED SULLIVAN WYLIE Dkan ok School ok Fink Arts V nice THOMAS HOOD SIMPSON Director of Piano —18- HAZEL MIKKF.LSKN Violin LILLIAN MORRISON. B. M. Piano —19— KVKKKTT SHEPHERD, B. A. Academy Mathematics and History Hand MINNIE MAE MARTIN. B. A. Academy Si anish and Science MRS. S. C. GAGE Dean or Women Hostess Hunt Hail CLARA MAE COUCH Expression ami Public Speaking —20— MRS. EDITH H. CLOCSTON Commercial Subjecti MRS. SUSIE SHEPHERD Matron Boys' Dormitory CLASSES LIBRARY OF McMURRY COLLEGE ABILENE, TEXAS The Class of '26 President Vive-President Secretary-Treat u rer Sponsor Harold Farmer WaiIter . O'Kki.i.y I.ki.a Mae Skinner Miss Ji i.ia K. I.i ker On September 19, 1921, registration was taking place in MeMurry College for the first time. It soon came to light that there were some fifteen students, who had been Freshmen in as many different colleges, that had come to be dignified senior in MeMurry, the new junior college. It looked impossible, but this conglomeration of individuals lived through the many joys and sorrows that only a “first class in a new institution can experience. By the end of the term, this group had become a unit of devotion and loyally to the school that had won its heart. The first social function was a sunrise breakfast upon which the sun failed to rise, but the sun of success did not fail to shine on various other events of the year. The lime that remained from other class activities was given over to the establishment of precedents, our priceless heritage. So Senior Week came with its glorious whirl of gaveties. centered around the graduation of four of our number from junior college. In the fall of 1921. six of the first year’ group had returned to be Juniors, tin college having added another year’s work. Harold Farmer, of Missouri, and Mr. ami Mrs. Fee Nowlin, from Clarendon College, made valuable assets as new classmates. As individuals, this Junior Class of '25 were busy folk, but class activities were limit- ed to several enjoyable outdoor and indoor festivities, and the continuation of the set- ting up of precedents wherever we found vacant places. True to our motto, “Maximum Only, our class did not allow itself to be out- distanced by the growth of MeMurry, and when the school became a senior college, here were some of us again claiming the privileges of Seniors who might sit in the highest place in the chapel the balcony. Five of the six who are candidates for the first H. A. degrees to be conferred by MeMurry have been here since the opening «lay in 1921. and f«� r that reason we love everything about the campus all the more, because we have been here to see and to help it grow. We will watch with ever-increasing interest the phenomenal growth that we expert will continue to appear in our beloved Alma Mater. -22- HAROLD FARMHR Cameron, Mo. History Football ‘24. ‘2-y ; Pres. Senior Class: Phil� ; Pre s Cluh; I II. It. Totem Staff. “To ridicule philosophy is truly philo- sophical. Our philosophiral prniilenl ramr from Missouri, arid that may In the reason why Ooh finished |ii twenty years of slavery at the end of the Winter term. Another distinction he has in that extra” reason for wanting to cover his head with a square top.” Harold comes down from these pinnacles of eminence any time we want him to; and whether it is to win a football game, get a piece of a freshman flag, or play the � heik. he always fulfills our expectation� . Farmer occasionally breaks forth from the even tenor of his droll and customary conservatism, and gives us a glimpse of u clever, sparkling wit. He is a loyal class- mate. and an all round good sport. ROBERT I.. YOI NC. Jr. Abilene Mathematics Football 23; (dee Club 24. ‘25. ‘26; Bus. Mgi. War Whoop 24. ’2.1� . 26; Ouar- let ‘2S; P.rs� Club; A. II Club; I. H. R.; Ero. His scholarly ability does not exceed hi goiwl disposition, and blended with this hr has personality, magnetism and charm that make many friends for him. So Big is an excellent scholar, and one of the busiest men on the campus. He is an expert at selling ads. and as a result, he has been manager of The War Whoop for three years. Another of Bob’s admirable traits is his unusual flow of words. If he doesn't know what you are talking about, he will Mi-� keep raving until hr comprehends, and then he will join in with you and act as if Ire knew it all the time. With one ex- ception. he is unexcelled in making an- nouncements in Chapel. —23— I.KI. M K SKINNKK Fort Stockton E.hcush Best II Round l.iiI '21: alrdielorian Junior College 24: Editor War Whoop 26; President Pre � Club '26; Methodist Student Federation '26: (Quartet 26; Pre«i- dent Sigma ’25; Hunt il.ill Council 24: Claw Secretary 24. 2- � . ‘26; President Me,Murry Kpworth league; Orchestra '24; Tenni� 24. 25. '26; Wai Whoop Stall 24; Totem Stall '25; Choral (Huh 24. 25. 26; iVhate 24. 25. 26. I-ela Mae � thought are hidden beneath a calm surface, hut her purpose is a� true u� the majestic march ol a deep river, which remain� within it� natural Itoiind� . hut overcome obstacle with a patience that wear away all resilience. Skinner i� loyalty itself. With her it i Mt Murry first. Ia� f and always, and «he ha« been responsible for the surer ol many undertaking . She i a natural leader, and her sincerity and good sport� - man«hip have won for her the love and admiration ol the faculty and the entire student body. Cl VICK II. MF. VDOH , tiiicnc SctKNCK War Whoop Staff 24; Orchestra '24. 25: Hnnd 24. 25. 21� : (Juarfct 25; (dee Club 25. 26; Totem Staff 25; I II 1C; Fro; Preacher’s Kid Club; Business (Hub; Vice-President Student� Vssocialion ’25; Student � «i«tanl ‘26; Manager Totem '26; Tres� C Hub. V rolling stone may not be much of a mo� � gatherer, but it acquire a beautiful polish, (.'lark i «piiet and unassuming, but i� always on hand when needed. One might think that the manager of The Totem believe� that “� |K ech i� great, but silence i golden.” hut several Hunt Hall damsel know belter. lie ha honcstlv earned hi nickname, “Chemistry Shark.' and ha been the guiding «tar of several Fish in Biology. Meador i� a hard, sternly worker, and one of the l e«t sport Mi Mum has ever known. -24— JAMES M. MOOm Abilene l � l.ll.|« it « Eih cation Pie«ident Student XsMirulion '25, 26; Prex Club; Philo; I ife S-rvifr Hand. ' I dare do nil that may I«vome a man. Maybe that i the rraiuin Moody ha serv- ed mi urre full in ««i many capacities, lie ha had something to do with every- thing on the campus from the manage- ment of Moon- Hall to the presidency of the Student «oeiatinn. He may lie a theologian, hut he is u man of action a well. Moody i true to duty, and firm in all that he nv and do - . Hi friendlines and hi loyally I � hi Alina Mater have won him many friend . If ambition were success. Moody would he a bishop, for lie ha hitched hi wagon to the «lar of serv- ice and is making straight for hi goal. W U.TF.K . O K Em Abilene Kuu.toi Em:rATt N Philo; Treasurer Junior Olass ’2.� ; Vice- President Senior tdas ‘26; Kxr olive Coun- cil; IJfe Service Hand; Methodist Student Federation: Pres� (Hub. “O Love! hath he Hone this to thee? II hat shall, alas! become of met O’Kell) may some day be safe from such questioning, for lie i now working out hi own salvation in hi melodious love Ivric and philosophy of women, lie i« nothing if not critical, ami would even dare to m that Henrick llrsen did not know what he was alMint. alter decide ! in the last term of hi college work that the burden of the world di«l not re«t upon hi shoulder , and went «heiking. The re«t of the time, he ha been a loyal clasMtiatr. situation is never lost • long a O’Kelly keep hi Irish wit about him. —25— Last Will and Testament We, ihe Seniors, l eing of sound mind and in the possesion of all our faculties, and reflecting upon the brevity of our existence, do draw the follow ing as our last will, ami assign the following effects as herein prescribed, the same to be administered by Julia Kugenia I.ukcr: 1. To our beloved Alma Mater we assign our undying loyalty. 2. To our esteemed sponsor we bequeath an endless domain of happiness and peace. To the Juniors we give the right to occupy such positions of honor and dig- nity as we now occupy. I. One Robert L. Young leaves'to Anne Mathew one complete volume of in- dexed ulihics. 5. To . (). Key one Lcla Mae Skinner leaves the entire War Whoop plant, con- sisting of office room, chairs, one and one-half tables, two Coronu typemixers. one can of glue, one oversize waste basket, and the good will of the printer. 6. To whatever man who shall be found guilty of continuous and uninterrupted study for a period of two hours. Harold Farmer gives the title and position of “keep- er of Moore Hall.” 7. To W. ('. Holden one Walter 0‘Kelly leaves a handsomely bound volume of original love lyrics. 8. One (dark Meador bequeaths to the laboratory to be used by freshmen, a treatise on, “The Moods of Fish.” 9. On Austin .Newton, one J. M. Moody bequeaths a generous supply of red ink. for the next edition of “The Bloody Cudgel. 10. It is our desire that such unfinished projects as we may leave shall 1«? con- trolled by the succeeding class, and that the profits therefrom shall be used in the following manner: I’ir-t. that the gong in the chapel be made louder, and control of it given to the Seniors that they may thereby suppress undesirable speakers; Sec- ond. that beautiful parasols Ik placed in the chapel for those silling in the east sec- tion; Third, that reclining chairs be placed in the class rooms, and that shady lover’- lanes be built near the dormitories. We hereby declare this to be our last will and testament, and that it shall be the legal guide in disposing of our effects after our decease. Done at Abilene, Texas, this third day of June in the year of our Lord one thou- and nine hundred and twenty-six —26— The Seniors. JLJM0R The Junior Class President...............................................Ari.ik Garner Secretary . ...............................CLIFFORD Frye Sponsor.................................................W. C. H )IJ)EN In the full of 1925. there could he seen around the MeMurry campus about seventy-live indviduals who east a br'ghl glow of green upon object- in their imme- diate vicinity. Tliey greatly oiit-numbere l the oilier groups, which could In seen on various parts of the campus. The sponsor of this group was lis Beth Myall. Upon inquiry, it was learned that this was tin noble freshman cla-s. 'Ihroughoiit the year and the following summer, members succumbed to attacks of various maladies, such as school teaching, matrimony, and jobs, but in September '2 k there were many back to greet old friends and welcome new ones. The green which had seemed to envelop these people had become fainter, and was hardly visible since they had become Sophomores. Many Indies were held by this class during the year. The class furnished officers for the Students Association and staff mem- bers for the three publications of the college. From this class, also came the Gollege Beaut and the Most Popular Girl. “Toiling, rejoicing, sorrowing. on through our courses we went, until we be- came the lolly, reserved Junior Glass. Out ol the number who began as freshmen, only eight or nine are left. However, others have come to us, and have found a wel- come in our ranks. We have successfully weathered the storm of inspections, affiliations, and at- tempts to gain recognition. We have taken an active part in affairs about the col- lege. and have made quite a name for ourselves. What class wouldn't though, with such a sponsor ils Professor William Gurry Holden? With the Juniors, life is jn.-l one steak fry alter another, and they arc great fun. Many a Junior will look back happily on the friends and good limes of '25 and '26. Ami now with the last traces of green removed, and with the dignity and sol- emnity befitting the occasion, as well as our rank. We the Juniors of ‘26. make our bow to the public. -28- Arlje Garner...................................................Lake Creek President Junior Claw; Yell Udilrr ‘21. '25. '26; Philo; Junior Chief I. II. K. 26. “Jew” is an excellent business manager, .i good student and a gentleman. Just tell him a secret, and he will certainly “Lockett in hi heart forever and a day. Faye Craig................................................................ibilene I . T. I).; Sigma; Dramatic (Hull 25; A. II. S. Club. If every g rl had hair nr beautiful a- Fuvc’s. I robbed tresses would never have been popular. Faye wem� to have aspirations to ing in grand opera from the amount of vocalizing she does in Public School Music. Herrert West......................................................Olney Krn; Life Service Band; I. II. K .; Football 23, '25. 26; Basketball ‘24. 2S, 26; Baseball 24. 2S. 26. lie may not carry u tune as well a McCormack, but he carries a grin worth a fortune. West's sense of humor enables him to laugh at every one of the faculty jokes, no matter how old they may be. -29- Anne Mathews................................................................tibilene Prw Club; Dramatic Club; A. H. S. Club; Secretary Sigma 25; War VYlioop Staff ‘26. iwr i energetic, kind. h««pitahlc. ami tin gift of making frirnib i one of her «irmijt point!� . Her motto if : Laugh ami the world laugh!� with you. frown ami you wrinkle your far� . Austin Newton..................................................Cross Cut F'H'tball '21. 25: M.i� k« llwll ‘26; ire-Prendent Student «� n ialion ‘26; Pretddrnl Philo 26; VS Man I. II. K. '26; (Hr� Club; Dramulir Club; (Juurtrt ‘21; Yic� v President Junior Cla «; I.if� - Service Kami. VV.- are very jiroud of tin ee-IV-ident of lli� - Student ocialion. Why' llerari � - hr’� a Junior. rwl «am� - to Mr Murry the firM year, ami ha� Mood | v hrr through thirk ami thin. Clifford Frye..........................................................Abilene College lb-auty 25; Secretary Fre«hmnn Claw� ‘21; S� -rretury Sigma '25; Secretary Junior Cia� ; Pre«$ Club; A. II. S. Club; I . T. I). A glint of golden hair, a clever little giggle and iwinkly I.. put them all together and you have a liny mi� . Hut you know the old � uying about «mail package . -30- Wallace Hili............................................................Sylvester Toleni Staff 24; President Kro 2.� ; Football 23. '24. 25; baseball 24. ’23; Ikiskrihall 25; I. II. H. War Hoop Staff ’25. Ned” in that queer combination of student and teacher. We hated to lose him in the fall, hut lie left ii to teach in Sylvester. Hi ready smile and quick wit have made him a favorite, and He will lie glad to welcome him hack. Alvaii IIaytlr........................................................Abilene Sigma. Mvali joined our rank this vcai, and her lovelv disjunction ha won for her a warm place in our heart . Here � to a brilliant futui • for our newcomer. Cecil Brown...............................................................Ibilene Philo; I. II. II.; . II. S. (Huh; Haschall 25; Football 23. '24. ‘25; Treasurer Tenni Club. Cecil i another one who had faith in McMurry. and cast his lot with her the fir-t day. lie has made quite a name for himself in foot hall and baseball, and we are proud to own him. 31— Nor m an Hook land..........................................Mesilla 'ark. N. M. Ero; Pres (Jlu.li; I .ifr- Service Pond; l� ili � «! i-1 Student Frderation. Norman came to McMurry from wav out in New Mexico. Hr lt:i Ikvii with u« from ill� first. .in«f we wonder how tin college will n« l l� y will'll hr leave . IVrluijM hr m ill rrlurn uunc day .1« president. Hazel Arnold.............................................................Abilene President Sigma ‘25; IV� . (.Iiih; Sturlrnl istant; Totem Si.iff ‘2 � . Hazel i� our oihrr longhaired Junior, liul did you ever rr anyone tint long hair suited as wr| ? Wr nrvrr ili«l. Ilrr Mur eve Ju-l fudialr kindiir ami h - i« everybody frirrul. Jewell Posey........................................................Abilene IServicr Hand; President Alpha 25: Pres Club; Methodist Slmlrnl Federation; Sec- reti ry Student Association 26; Tolrm Staff ’2-� : Aai Whoop Staff 26; Sch� dar hip Society. Ilrr name certainly fits her. hecaunr «hr is a jewel IniiIi in clause ami in the office. How- ever. Jewell thinks that the world wa« math for fun and frolic, ' and «hr helirvr in getting her s’larr of ImiIIi. Morris Ledger..............................................................Trent fhilo; A ice-President Sophomore (.las ‘25. Hi dimple are the envy of all the girl� . It i no wonder that he milr.« so much. Morris i the Beau Hriimn:e| of the Jun or (!la «. and makes an excellent English clergyman for play� . -32- The Sophomore Class Houston Self Boor. Sears Leroy C. Glass President Secretary Sponsor In the fall of '24 the Freshman class was a mighty moving sight of enthusiasm, determination, and pep. The Fish ruler! the campus, and Fish Day in 1025 is one that will never he forgotten in the his- tory of McMurry College. From this group was chosen the pag- eant queen, the best-all-round boy and girl, and other favorites. Each member recalls with pride and pleasure the many social events of the year. When the old gang assembled again in the fall of '25, though many places in the ranks were vacant, the remaining Sophs closed in making a compact unit of force, loyalty, and good-will. Since that time, true to themselves, they have been a very influential group in all student affairs. W hile the Sophomore class cannot record its success by the num- ber of its steak frys. it is not lacking in the possession of wit and beauty. The Totem queen, the editor of the Totem, members of the college debating teams, yell leaders, and members of the. editorial staff come from this class. Having acquired the habit of ruling the campus, the Sophs were very instrumental in seeing that Fish Day in 1026 was not Fish Day at ail. In spite of her small enrollment this class has furnished many athletes, and we arc proud of the fact that from this group come some of the most loyal, the most sincere, ami hardest fighting stud- ents in McMurry. We glory in the success of our Alma Mater; we grow as she grows. -34— HOUSTON SELF Tuscola Philo; Football '23, ‘21. 2.'� : President .Sophomore (da ; Itijs Chief I II. 1C; Cob l |Si Orator ’24; Debate '25. '26; Dramatic Club; Glee (Muli 23; Bei l Ml Round Bo 25. BOOC SEARS Merkel Mpha; Honor Council; Life Service Band; I). I). I).; Totem Queen ‘26. LLOYD CAMPBELL Clyde Philo; Riimiic� (Hub; Philo Favorite 25; Quartet ’Zr ; Che Club: I. II. R.; Totem Staff: IV Club. HOULES McGINTIE Abilene II. S Club; Sophomore Queen. OVID DONALDSON Tahoka Philo; I. II R.; Foot ball 24. ‘25; Bane- ball '25. '26; Basketball 2A. MARA ELLEN BATEMAN W.mow.h Mpha; Life Service Bdiul; Preacher ’ Kid Club. MORRIS HODGES Abilene Ero; I. H. K. GRACE LEE CRANSTON Merkel Mpha: Pep s |iiad: T. L P.: Merkel Club. GER ALD COLLI NSW ORTH W inter Philo; Band '25. 26. LOIS DANNER Abilene Sigma: Home Economic (dub; Bu i- nev Club; . II. S. (dub. —35— PEARI. LAND Grand Saline EDGAR IRVINE Fort Worth Ero: Methodist Student Federation; Dramatic Club; Life Service Hand; War Whoop Staff. LUCILE PAYNE Stamford Alpha. OLIVER BUSH Clyde Philo; Quartet; Glee (ilub. DOROTHY SANDERS Mekkfx Ern; T. I. P.: Choral Club. OWEN COX Crowell I. II. R.; Philo; Baseball 26. JEWELL CALDW ELL Stanton Philn; Choral Club. ROBERT O. MARTIN Abilene Ero. JESSIE STELL Colorado Choral (Jlub; Methodist Student Feder- ation; Sigma: Life Service Band; Honor Council '2!� . 2( ; Home Economic (dub. -36- K VKI. MARTIN Philo; I. II. R. WESTOVER RUTH DE LONG Eldorado Alpha: l . I). I).; Honor Council; Life Service Band. EARL BOWERS Abilene Philo; I H. R.; Hux-ImII 25, ‘26; Fool- hall ’25. WILMA BRASHEAR Tahoka Alpha. RALPH STEEN Clyde Philo; Glee Cluh; Dramatic Club; I- II. 1C; Totem Staff ‘25; Editor Totem ‘26; Students A ociatinti ‘26; Prr- Club; De- bate 26. MIRIAM OLSON FloYdada Alpha. WILLIAM TERRY Stamford Philo; Assistant Manager Totem '25. DORRIS 1)01 THIT Abilene Alpha: Life Service Band: A hlant Yell Leader. ALFRED FREEMAN Abilene Ero; (ilee Club 25; Band: I. H. R.; War Whoop Staff ‘25; Life Service Band; Preacher ’ Kill Klub. HAZEL H AMILTON Abilene Sigma; Choral Club; A. H. S. Club; Home Economic Club. EARL NOWLIN Rocky. Okla. Ero; A i tant Editor Totem; Life Serv- ice Band; Pres� Club: Debate 26. —37— Kl) WILLIAMS Crash, m Kfo; B.i-rhull '25. LESLIE HART Newport Sinum: Home Kcpnomia� (Hub. TOM HOLDEN Abilene I. H. IL; I ml in n Band '25, ‘2b. CLIFTON BERRY Clyde Philo. MARTHA MEDLEY Abilene Sigma. LLOYD SANDERS Di-run Methodist Sliirlriit Federation; Efo; Lifr : 'rrvicr Band. KI SSEL PIKE Merkel Merkel Club; Lib- Service Bund: Philo. Jl ANITA JOHNSON Abilene l.ifr Service Bund. GILMER ADDISON Canadian Philo; Band. DAISY KI1.LAM Ballim.km S!ruki: Lifr Service Band. B WDOI.PII LONG Las Cri cks. N. M. Ero; Lifr Service Bund; Bund. -38— The Freshman Class Clyde Park ................... Mac kink Eastus .... Vernon Rosser .... W. C. Cameron, Scottie Mae Hines President Vice-President . Secretary . Sponsors When the 1925 fall term opened, one hundred and eighteen in- dividual.� staggered through the process of registration and lined up as the Freshman c lass. They appeared rather dizzy, hut it was not long until they were seeing light. Under the leaderships of its worthy and efficient sponsors this group soon proved to Ik the best class in the college. Diroughout the process of initiation the Fish showed the highest quality of good sportsmanship. They agreeably chatted about get- ting bath-lubl ed. and obediently wore their trousers inside-out. they laughingly allowed the upper-classmen to boss them, and, finally, when they got licked on Fish Day they smiled in defeat and there- by showed themselves to be real sports. Without the Freshman class Mc.Murry would Ik as a fighting army without ammunition. The Freshman social activities have been successful. Their par- tie� and picnics have l een among the greatest events of the year. Many upper-classmen have been heard to say, “I wish I were a fish again. ' As we watch the light of McMurry’s success and influence flare and become brighter, we realize what our dear old Alma Mater means to us. and we determine to be as great an asset to her as she is to the world. CLYDE PARK Jl ANITA PENTECOST Eno Knox City Alpha Winters Ai.rn a NEKNON ROSSER Anson PlIII.O N. 0. KEY I.am esa OK 1.0 MITCHELL CLARENCE LEDBETTER Pun o Lamesa Philo Bradshaw Kl in Bl REORI) IDA MAE HARRIS Alpha C H ALO Sigma Woodson Eno MARVIN BOYD Cisco LESTER WILLIAMS Eno OVALO Philo A A ERIE SCOTT Trent Sigma OPHA GILBRETH PoTOM Philo TEMPLE DICKSON Seymoi r LLOYD JONES M AGGIE GEORGE Eho Skymoi k Alph a Slaton -41— EVELYN FOOTE Alpha Padi cak ei gene lukf.r Ero Fort Worth SUE CRAVEN Alpha Paducaii W. L. HARKRIDER PHH.O Merkel IRENE HARRIS Slew A Sw KKTW A TER JACK CLENN Ero Benjamin EDITH PARK HELEN OGILIIY Alpha Cross Plains GRADY MORTON Ero Ahilene I IZABETH HINV RI) Alpha Eldorado IIOWVRI) W COCK Philo Rochixli: KATHRYN HARRISON Alpha Desdkmona WEIJJs LOVELESS Philo I.amesa ELIZABETH HI NT Sir.MA Arilene Kko —42— Alpha Putnam L. C. YOI NO Ahii.ene LICILK THORNAL CHAPPLE HARDY Alpha Palestine Philo Dora MINNIE BELL BLAINE GERALD GROVES Urn v AHILL.M Kko IRENE MEADOR Olney GLADYS NIX Silva Abilene Alpha Ml NHAY IMA BROWN TOW NEB KEY Sigma Abilene Alpha WlNTKHS CRACK FIELDS Sigma IN A BROWN Abilene Sh; m Hamlin Alpha MLKNK MITCHELL Abilene CATTYS NEELY Philo WINTERS HOLLYCE CAMPBELL Sigma Abilene Jl N ILLAS ANO Philo Eagle Pass Sigma BESSIE SMITH W HITNKY A LPIfA IRENE MrNEILL Winters Philo RAY COCKRELL Abilene Alpha CQRINNE KIDWELL Eden Er,o i LAI DE GREEN Aspehmont Alpha BEULAH TRACY Miles Alpha VIOLA MARTIN Westovkr Alpha TIIJ.IE YOUNG Eldorado Alpha CONNIE DAVIS A hilen e Sir, ha LEILA WOODARD Abilene SlOMA MAI RINE KASTUS Abilene Alpha MOLLY BASHAM Roahim. Sphi no Sl� ..M A NOVIS J. W HITE AKER Doha Philo KF.RR MITCHELL Marta SlLMA HERNICE R AMSEY Westbrook Kho PRESTON LICHTFOOT Abilene SlLMA VICKIE STONE Carbon Alpha KATY CURRY Abillnl Ero BERNICE YOUNG Abilene Alpha M l!DE SEXTON SYLVESTER Ero LEWIS JOHNSON OVALO Alpha LUELLA BALDRIDGE II ICO Alpha RACHEL SPEAR Sagerton Sigma HAZEL RAINBOl.T Mlrkli. Alpha MELROSE HALLMARK Riviera Sigma BERNICE Al, DON A I D Abillnl Sh.m ANITA HENRY Abilene Alpha MILDRED TOMMIE Albany Sigma MONA FAYE ROBERTS Abilene Ero HOLLIDAY H AY LEY Brontl Alpha MARY Bl TMAN Merkel Philo JOHN HI BOON Pecos Sigma IVA GREEN Asplbmont KATHLEEN DORRS Alpha Lamiaa ESTER ALLEN Alpha Abilcmi: EI.LA MAE HOGAN Alpha Spin MATTIE LETHA PIPPIN S� C¥A Hahm.il RUBY BHOMAN Silma Hr mo ITASCA HAMILTON Alpha Abilkme TOM CAMPBELL Philo Mimiay VIRVIMA CLARK Alpha Albany BOBBIE Kl SHING Silma Fi.ovuada J. R BACHM AN Philo Skalravm II.ENE Nl NI.EY Silma Ahii.im. AI I)A DEE LAWLESS Silma Gimiki: III III BALDWIN Silma Font Chaiikoi km. MODI N A WHITE AKER Silma Dora CLARICE LANE Alpha Spur MYRTLE KILI.AM Silma Bali.islrr MONTYF. ANDERSON Silma Gorkr 46 The Academy The Acudemy is an important fartor in the development of McMurry College. This department numl er about one-third of the student body. and has its proportion of honor students each term. Those whose name.- have never failed to appear on the honor roll since they entered McMurry are: W. C. Itusscll, Thelma Marrow, Aleene Terry, and Hernice Karnsey. Hi 1 academy football men win� lettered arc: Dean Walker. II. . Hodges. F. liter! Tucker, and Gaston Bond. Holtcrt iv. the only basketball player from this department, was -tar forward on (loach Medley’s quintet. A large nunilter from this department are play- ing ha.-chall and will be a great asset in helping to win many vic- tories. Students of the Academy have prominent parts in oratory, dra- matics, declamation, ami the band. The Academy is also active in the religious life of McMurry. rhere are Sunday School teachers. Kpworth Leaguer-. Pastors, mem- bers of the Life Service Volunteer Hand, and members of the Methodist Student- Federation Council. rhe smaller classes have this year l ccn materially increased over that of the two preceding years. To Mr-. . A. Me David, Principal of the Academy, credit is due for the remarkablr growth in both numbers and standards of this department. Mrs. V. A. Me David. Minnie Mae Martin. F veret I Shepherd, and lla .el Arnold are the Academy sponsor-. They see after the social life of the pupil- and advise them on all problems. They are real friends to the students in every way. I he Academy i- backing the College in everything, and our greatest desire is for a “Greater and Grander McMurry.” Left to Highi Thm.ua Morrow, WingAir; Hiltox SH� :rnrju . Abilrnc; Virginia Potts. Hill� , boro; A na Rkli.i. Hailiy. Abilrnr; J. A. Wilkitt, LurHrnt; Alt ha McKsox. Winter� ; Kijori Ti ck� .r. Ova la; l.i la II amfton, nwrn; Iri.m JlSTICK, Sbilrne; Tri uax Pf.KK. Put n.i in; Jr.vMC HnOKRMtN, Abilrnr; Stixla MARTI . Wrslovrr; Hl'RCRT Frkehax, Abi- lrnr; I.F.OTA l)VCHH Rncbr«trr; MaRY IjOI Coi.RMAN. Milr� ; T«� U SHORT. TaKoIu; MaTTIK Clack. Pracnck: Ij.o d lit m ama. W IImiq; Lola Krinklky, Ifcira; N W. Risscll, Abi- lrnr; Ai.m.m. Tihry. lx ng� nrth. —49— Rith Rankin Bl.ANTON McLean Ernest McNeill Emma Jane Me David France� O’Kelly Rhcba Rhea Grisham Fan Mr Woodard Wilma Ramacy Tommie Lei. Ki Mine -so- hMLti JflMiM Fine Arts Fine Arts Consider poor Grandma in years to come. She'll have no music to look hark on hut the sweetly, solemn notes of saxophone blues, the merry jingle of jazz and strains of ALI. BY MYSFI.F; no memories of the spoken drama, only the topsy-turvy characteriza- tions done by Harold and Charlie of the emotionally exaggerated ones of Pola, Bebe, and the Gishes; no beautiful paintings inti- mately known, only the polychrome, the batik, and olive bottles done in M-aling wax! I tilts the ouija board , crystal gazers, palm- ists, and soothsayers are wrong, that seems to In the trend of the arts during this, the first quarter of the 20th century. Listening to her radio. Grandma will never see the great artists nor appreciate the added charm of their personalities. Imagine hearing Suzanne Keener ami not seeing her: or Mis . Potter and not seeing characterization of “Davie;” or if you please, imagine what your conception of Watt’s painting called “Hope” would be. if you only heard someone describe it. and did not see for yourself the star, the lost string, and the figure blended together with the exquisite expression of color. Truly, Fine Arts pay dividenda in wholesome pleasure, social life, and education, as well as memories. Sir Henry Irving apt Is said, “Marble crumbles; the very names of cities are forgotten; but if one human heart i- touched; if joy has come where sorrow was artists have not lived in vain.” Boys’ Glee Club-Girls’ Choral Club Tlie Boy� ’ Glee Club and the Girls' Choral Club have lx en very artive through- out the year. Each club presented several programs in the college auditorium, and the Clee Club presented programs in a number of town near Abilene. The above picture L- a scene from “The Mikado,” which was presented by the two clubs and a number of local artists. “The Mikado” was directed by Mrs. Gypsy Ted Sullivan-W ylie, and was a triumph for the Mc.Murry Department of Fine Arts. I -53— The Dramatic Club 54— Art Exhibit, 1925 For Art is Natur? matte by Man To Man the interpreter of CihI. —Meredith. -5i� — -56- ORGANIZATIONS The Students' Associatiori Kv« r student in Mr.Murry College is a member «� f at least one organization, for the entire student body composes the Students’ Association. The officer.-, elected by the Indents, and a representative from each class constitute an Kxccutive Coun- cil which takes care of the business and the policies of the student body, and aLo sponsors certain student social affairs. The annual football banquet is usually the outstanding social event on the Association calendar. A program committee i- re- sponsible for the chapel program each Tuesday, which is designated as student morning. I hr members of the Kxccutive Committee are: J. 1. Moody. President: Austin Newton. Vice-President; Jewell Posey. Secretary: Harold Farmer, Senior Represen- tat.ve: Clifford Frye, Junior Representative: Ralph Steen, Sophomore Repre enta- live; Clyde Park. Freshman Representative; and Xack Coombe.-. Academy Representa- tive. —57— The 1926 Totem Those who had nothing to do with the publi- cation of the 1920 Totem will never know the handicap under which it was produced. The distribution was not greatly increased over that of last year, and the Beauty Contest, which us- ually netted about $330.00 was outlawed; con sequently the staff was faced with the problem of printing a larger and better annual, and at the same time we had le-8 money than the pre- ceding staff. There was only one thing to do, and that was to let work take the place of mon- ey. Because of this all panels were made here, all pictures were mounted here, and not one penny was spent for art work. In producing this book we have tried to present McMurrv as it is. Whether or not we have succeeded is for you to judge. Realizing fully that McMurrv i- now a senior college, we have tried to produce a senior col- lege annual. We have done this by: a general increase in the size of the hook, using a number of colored inserts, using one theme throughout the book, replacing the Favorite Section with a Queen Section, enlarging and improving the Athletic and College Life Sections, and by usirg individual pic lures in every organization and giving each organization a full page, thus making a distinction between the TOTEM and any other small college annual. -58- The Totem Staff MANAGERIAL C! i. ic k Meador . i us in ess Manager Morris Hodges . . . Assi. Hus. Mgr. Elizabeth Hunt . . Advertising Mgr. EDITORIAL Ralph Steen..............................Editor Earl Nowlin . . Asst. Editor Li.oyd II. Jones............................ rt Hazel Arnold . . Literary Editor Lloyd Campbell . . Organizations Harold Farmer . . . Athletics Too much praise rannol he given lho.se who have so loyally helped to produce this volume of the Totem. Sacrificing pleasures, recreation, and perhaps study the staff of tin 1926 Totem has loyally cooperated ami made possible its production. Clark Meador ftusiness Manager The Staff w e lies to thank all those who have helped them in the publication of the 1926 Totem. Especial mention i made of the services rendered by Blanton Mc- Lean. Vernon Rosser and Jcv-ie Stell. —59 The War Whoop The War Whoop has made every effort to ful- fill the purpose had in mind by those who help- ed it to make its initial appearance on October 5, 1923, as “The Me.Murry Bulletin for want of a Iwtter name. The christening, however, was postponed only until the football team named themselves Indians. Indians must have their war whoop, so the next issue of the infant newspaper bore the official title. “The War W hoop.” McMurrv has never had a more loyal supporter than tin first editor «if the War W hoop, Bonner Meador. In the winter term of 1925. Meador having left us. Darwin Hill continued heralding the doings of the “Reservation on the Hill.” It was • luring Hill’s editorship that Me.Murry was ad- mitted into tin Texas Intercollegiate Press As- sociation. At the beginning « 1 the fall term of 1925, a woman student, for the first time, broke into the political prestige of editorship of the War Whoop. Lola Mae Skinner, in her senior year, happened t• • think that she hadn't Irieil that field x• !. She endeavored, with the aid of the Journalism class and Mis Julia l.uker's helpful sponsorship, to uphold tin standards of tin War Whoop. With the growth of the college, circulation of the War Whoop lias increased. Copies go each week to various students, and 1«� «mlleges and high schools in Texas and neighboring states. I.t:t. Mak Skisnkr Editor The War Whoop Staff MANAGERIAL Robert L. Young. Jr. Business Manager Eugene Luker . . . tsst. Bus. Mgr. EDITOR I M. I .in. Mae Skinner V. (). Key. Jr. Jewell Posey Anne Matiiews Edgar Irvine Tom Campbell Editor . isst. Editor Feature Editor . News If riter News If riter Exchange Editor This year marks the graduation of some of the students. who will� a host of oilier students, have been responsible for the successful growth of the college paper inec its beginning three years ago. Il is their hope that the W ar W hoop will ever rewrherate worthy deeds of the tribe of brave Indians who inhabit the land where the beat of the tom-tom i- heard. Robert L Ym n .. Jr. Business Manager -61— The Galleon Published Every Three Months by THE STl DENTS OF McMl RRY COLLEGE Abilene, Texas EDITORS-1N‘CHIEF Lela Mae Skinner Ralph Steen lil SI NESS MANAGERS Robert L Young Clark Meador The Galleon is a fifty page magazine devoted to the hot stories, plays, poems, essays, and other articles produced by Me Murry students. Il is considered as one of the l� est small college magazines in the state. -62- The Business Club Wli.'it i life without wealth? Huh! Nothing. Frankly admitting this we turn our minds to money, hut it is bright, clean gold, honestly gotten. How? First of all by studying the lives of those men who have compelled the whole world to turn to them as examples of successful endeavor. So the Tuesday noon meetings of the Business Club arc made vivid with con- tests and dehates on the pros and cons of the results of such men's lives. During the meetings the words “wealth” and “riches” are used as much as possible, small prizes being given to the member who includes them the greatest number of times in his remarks. Benjamin Franklin i- their patron saint, ami a picture of this exponent of thrift is hung in the Club Room. -63— Philomathian Literary Society OFFICEKS Fall Term Gattis Neely . President William Tkrry . 1 ice-President Gerald Collingsworth IFinter Term . Secretary Austin Newton .... . President W. L. Hakkridek . 1 iee-Presidenl Lloyd Campbell S firing Term . Secretnr y W. 1.. Hark rider . President William Terry . I ice-President Lloyd Campbell . . . . Secretary The Philomalhian Literary Society. organized September 26, 1023. .mil admitted into the Texas (Confederation of Philo-Phila Literary Societies in November of that year, has made great progress dur- ing the three years of its existence. The Society has furnished men for the debating teams, the quartet, oratorical contests, and var- ious teams in uthlcPc.. The Philos won the fir I debate held in McMurry College. Besides the programs designed for the development of bigger and la tter men. many social events have been enjoyed by the members of the society. The outstanding social events of the year were the Hallowe’en Parly and the Hobo Hike. In both cases the boys cooperated with their . istcr society, and everybody had a glorious time. It is far too early to say which society will win the cup this year, but friends of the Philos inav rest assured that our part of the f'ght will not he over until after the last battle has been fought. We bcl’evc that the Philos should win the cup, and we are going to make a desperate effort to prove it. -6S— ■■ lpha Theta u Literary Society Ki:th DeLonc OFFICERS Fall Term President Doris Doutiiit • • • • 1 ice-Prcsident Bki t.mi Tracy • • • • . Secretary Jewel Caldwell . Treasurer Ruth DeI.ono W inter Term P resident Doris Doitiiit • • • • 1 ice-President Bei uh Tracy Secretary Jewel Caldwell . . Treasurer Doris Doltiiit Spring Term President Lizabeth Hinyard • • • « I ice-president Edith Park . Secretary Ruth DeLonc • • , Treasurer The Alpha Theta Nu Literary Society was organized in September 1923. for the purpose of developing those qualities that make for the higher and nobler aims in life. On September 2L 1925. the society with .1 large enrollment began its work anew. The program- of the year have been arranged with speeia! emphasis upon declamations and orations, while poetry, short-stories, and musical numbers have also been enjoyable fea- tures. One most enjoyable program i 11 be especially remembered because of the discussion of “Life in India by Mrs. Caperton Pace. Among other social events the Hallowe'en party and the Hobo Hike will always be happily remembered. Our ambition is to grow with YleMurry. and with Miss Jennie Tale as sponsor the society has gone far in tin attainment of this ambition. 66— —67— The Erosophian Literary Society OFFICERS Fall Term Eari. Nowlin .... President Edgar Irvine 1 ice-President Marvin Boyd . Secretar • Winter Term Earl Nowlin .... President Edgar Irvine Vice-President Hilton Shepherd . Secretary Spring, Term J. E. Shewbert, Jr President Herbert West .... 1 ice-President Edgar Irvine . Secretary As Mc.Murry College has advanced in the past year, the Erosoph- ian Literary Society lias kept pace with its growth and aided in every way possible. Tlie Eros were organized in 023 for the pur- pose of developing those qualities that go to make a well rounded character. Training in leadership and public speaking has been the reward of the members of the societ that have taken advantage of the debates, orations, declamations, and many other phases of the programs; and the ability to follow has been developed by sup- porting every movement initiated. In 1923 at the State Erosophian-Ophelian Federation the repre- sentatives succeeded in gaining membership in the State Federation. At the State Convention in 1925. the Frosophians were represented by Norman llookland. who won first place in the State F.rosophian Oratorical contest. The Wylie Trophy Cup. awarded to the society winning the most points in the inter-societv contests, was won by the Eros in 1924-25. At the loginning of the 1925-29 year, the Eros determined to hold their own in all events of the year. Although handicapped by an unsuitable hour for meeting, the sessions have been well at- tended and many interesting and instructive programs have been en- joyed by the society. —68— -69- Sigma Lamba Kappa Literary Society El.IZABF.Tfl lit NT OFFICERS Fail Term President Hazel Arnold • • • • iee-Pre.sident Mrs. Grace Wayne . Secretory IIazei. Arnold If inter Term President Elizabeth Hi nt .... icc-Presidcnl Hi by Baker . . Secretary Hazki. Arnold Sprinfi Term President Cecil Bishop • • • • Vice-President Bessie Smith • . Secretary Since it- organization on September 2(t. 1923. the Sigma l.ainba Kappa Society lias won many victories and suffered many defeats. The purpose r� f the -oeiely i- to bring about an appreciation of the better thing- of life, and to give practice in oratory, debating, and declaiming, as well a- to develop the social side of our nature. In November. 1921. admittance was gained into the Texas Fed- eration of Frosopbian Literary Societies. This brought renewed enthusiasm to the group, and each member began work with the determination to make tin Society a winner. The progams are arranged with care and thought as to the most interesting subjects and material. Modern poetry, novels, plays, and current topics occupy their places on the programs. The so- ciety. with Vliss Julia l.uker as -poitsor. has dour excellent work this year, and it hopes to be the strongest next year, and perhaps to print a year book. -70- —71— The Indian Band Director Kvcrctt Shepherd and the individual member- of the Indian Band have, by their continuous striving for improvement, made it possible for Me Murry to have a Band that is a credit to any institution. This group i- gaining recognition, not only in Abilene, but in all of West Texas, and bceau-c id its efforts more and more eyes are turning toward MeMurry College. The Band did its part in helping to win all athletic contests by being on hand at all games played on the home field, and many played on enemy field . Whether it is at a football game, a chapel program, or a church affair, the hand always ful- fills our every expectation. —72— I. II. R. Tin I. II. H. was organized early in the beginning of the history of McMurrv in 1923. It has evolved into a semi-honorary secret organization, whose paramount purpose is the promotion of the interests of our Alma Mater. It i the only secret organization with the sanction of tin- faculty. In order to become a member of the I. II. K. it is necessary that a student ac- complish something notable for the institution. Within its membership are included ail leaders in important student movements, and others who have contributed val- uable services to student activities, such as athletics, publications, and debates. The biggest social event of the year, excepting the Football Banquet, was the I. H. H. Banquet held in the dining room of the Tourist Hotel on the evening of Feb- ruary 13. Several of the Fratres Kxtrinsicus were present on this occasion. . C. Ibdden is (adding Spirit of the organization, and Houston Self is Big Chief, will� Ovid Donaldson as Chief. Arlie Garner as Junior Chief, and Austin New- ton as Wise Man. T. I. P What does T. I. P. mean? Thai i- the mystery of ihc club. Il has been sug- gested that Typical Indian Princesses is the solution of the mystery. This could be true for the T. I. P. is always ready to help the Pep Squad in veils and stunts. The colors of black and white seem to weave a blanket of curiosity for it is a gay crowd for such somber colors, but any T. I. P. knows that gaycty is not the essen- tial quality of a good organization. Talented, Intellectual Persons might he the three words to which T. I. P. is the key, when we think of the very accomplished sponsor. Miss Hazel Mikkclsen. T. I. P. might mean Truly Insur Passable. On February 2i . every loyal T. I. P. wore an unusual smile. Besides the smile each one wore a pin with the cherished T. I. ami P. held together by a canoe pad- dle, and guarded by an anchor. Again, we wonder what T. I. P. means. It could mean Tis Instituted Perma- nently. for it is understood that it is a lasting organization. Here’s to the future of the T. I. P. Maybe il means Try Inve-tiguting Puzzle-. 74-- The Preachers' Kids Klub The Children of Israel were organized December 9, 1925, for three definite purposes: to have their picture� in the Totem: to have a good time: and to prove that there is as much human nature in preachers’ children as there is in anybody else. It seems from close observation, that the members have lived up to the letter in carrying out these purposes. Motto: In Coti nr I rust: nil others pay cash. Flower : Jack-in-the-pul pit. Colors : Blue and II hite. —75— I-ela Mae Skinner Mahkine E astus Resolved: Hint ihc Federal Constitution Should he so Amended a to Cive Con- gre� the Power t« Legislate on Child Labor. Affirmul'.ve. Ralph Steen Earl Nowlin Resolved: I hat I he Proposed Child Labor Amendment to the Constitution Should he Adopted. Negative. Resolved: (hat the I nited States Should Join the Permanent Court of Interna- tional Justice. Affirmative. —76— J. E. Smew Bert Hoi stos Skit Resolved: Thai IIu I oiled Stales Should Become a Mcmlier «� f tin Permanent Court of Inlcrnational Justice. Negative. DEBATE SCIIKDI I K March .� l«Murry s. East Texas iMcMurrvl. March 6 McMurry s. East Texas. Girls «MeMurryi. April 16 McMurry vs. John Tarlcton. April 2.5 McMurry v . Ifcmiel Baker. May I McMurry vs. St. Edward. . May 6- McMurry vs. Texas Tech. May 7- McMurry vs. Way land. May 8 McMurry vs. Clarendon l tentative I. —77— Hie Life Service Band The Life Serviri Hand i one of llu strong organizations of the in- stitution. It is here for the promotion of the principles of Jesus Christ on the campus, ami it is here to stay. This harul of wholesome young people has carried out, through the year, a very definite program of work, and we feel that definite results have liecn obtained. We have observed with a keen sense of pleasure the results of the silent power which slowly hut certain- ly is gripping the hearts of the students of Me Murry. It has fear- lessly grappled with the forces of evil and is gaining the field. This organization affords a source of activitv to those who have not found other fields of service. It is a source of power to the Christian worker, and a source of inspiration and aspiration to the student who has not made a definite decision in hi- own life. It i- one of the highest examples of cooperative effort in the field of re- ligious work. Handed together with a unified purpose, encouraging each other, admonishing one another, we march on toward a heller service to our fellow-man and to God. We have received several recruits during the year. The present membership is forty-three. This comprises over ten percent of the student body. We have had the hearty cooperation of the faculty of the college for which we are grateful, l lu potential possibilities of this hand of students is inestimable. This is a Christian institu- tion and should have its standards in -piril as well as in name. With each recruit to the bard we feel that not only the hand, hut the Alma Mater has been greatly strengthened. harh day. in the life of each student in the College, there arises problems which mu-t he solved, and solved correctly. It is the sin- cere desire of tin l.ife Service Band to aid in any way in the solving ol these problems which arc so decisive to both the individual and to our college. It is our constant prayer that we may function in the true sense which our name implies. 78 -79- The Methodist Students’ F ederation 1 In? Federation i not a new organization. I� ut a method of unifying the religious activities of our Methodi ! students. It membership consists of all the stu- dents in the college, and its council is composed of a president, a secretary and treas- urer. four vice-presidents, and representatives from every religious organization con- nected with the student body. from the lime the State Federation was organized in 1923. McMurrv has had her share of representatives at the slate meetings. Since the meeting at Fort Worth in 1925. much has been done in our local Federation. Keliginu activities on our campus have increased; new Kpworth Leagues have been organized in communities near the college, and old leagues revived. Plans are now being made 1«� begin defi- nite mission work among the Mexican people. The social life on the campus is being discussed, and a beautiful banquet is to be given in the Spring term. Home Economics Club Booc Sears Jessie Stell Hazel Hamilton Leslie Hart Hazel Nainbolt Kathryn Harrison Averil Scott Grace I.ek Cranston Lois Danner Irene Meador Grace Fields Helen Ogilby Ester Allen Juanita Pentecost -«l— The Press Club OFFICERS I.EI.A Mae Skinner Clifford Frye V. O. Key. Jr. Miss Julia Luker President I ice-President . Secretary . Sponsor The McMurry Press Club was organized in 1923. and through its influence and by its efforts, three volumes of the War Whoop and three issues of the Totem have been successfully published. The purpose of the Press Club is to sponsor all the student pub- lications. and to raise them to a standard that is seldom reached in a school the size of McMurry. The requirements for membership in this oiganization are very rigid. The editors and business managers of the War Whoop and Totem are automatically made members. Students having had five thousand words published in any student publication, winners of the local tryouts for the T. I. P. A. contests, and any other stu- dent, who in the opinion of the Publications Council, has done meri- torious enough work to warrant his or her membership, are eligible for membership. Through the constant, constructive criticism of Miss Julia E. Luker the War Whoop has reached the standard set by the T. I. P. A. By her kindly advice and excellent cooperation the editors of the Totem have been able to print a year book above par. -8i- -83- The Students’ Council The Student Council is the only student self-government organization in Mr- Murry. It is the governing body of the dormitory girls. It has operated successfully for two years. The Council i . under the supervision of the Dean of W omen. Members are elected each term by the girls. The A. H. S. Club The A. II. S. Club was organized in Mr Murry in 1923. Il is composed of all ex-students and ex-teachers of Ahilrne High School, and is sponsored hv Miss Jennie Tale. The purpose of the club i to keep up the m (tool spirit, and lo gel more Abi- lene High School graduates to come lo McMurry. In ihc matter of social affair.-, the club serves as a connecting link between the College and the High School, and through its influence Abilene High School tu- denls soon feel at home in McMurrv. —85— The Merkel Club l! llic sun shines brighter and the winds blow more softly in Merkel than in any other Texas town, it is because the love of home is reflected in the very atmos- phere that broods over it. So think the members of the Merkel Club which meets semi-monthly to renew the affection for the roof trees. Such parties, as that jolly occasion when Mrs. John Cox entertained the Merkel Club, mark the seasons and the club grows steadily in numbers and influence. «i - D. I). I). The I). I). I). Cluli was organized for the purpose of promoting physical culture among the girls of McMurry College. The members arc especially interested in ath- letics. and points are given members doing meritorious work. Besides the weekly meetings, such events as the frequent hikes to places of in- terest and the enjoyable sunrise breakfasts will he remembered by this group a some of the best times of the year. The requirements for membership are that each applicant must be a student in good standing and passing ali the college work. Plans arc being made for a I). I). I), ('.amp in Pab� Duro Canyon next summer. —87— The aim of the staff has been to built! a book without a group picture in the orgun'.ution section, thereby increasing it.- beauty and appeal. Several schemes for ha: tllirg the organization section were dicuscd. and in our earth for originality, representation, and bal- ante. we chose the method presented here. A much more desirable sect’on might have been produced, but for the handicap that -tares all Totem editors in the face finance.--. It is indeed a proposition to build a Class A annual with Class B finances. In order to realize our dream it was neces ary It� cut down expenses l y doing our own mounting, and by making all “cuts” as small as possible. HK Sweet Minnehaha, Queen whose beauty rare Set Crees and Algonquian tribes at strife Is but a fabled myth, for there Are Minnehahas sweet in modern life. —Redskin R. M. Medley For throe consecutive years Coach U. M. Medley has worked en- thusiastically to produce teams that would creditably represent McMurry. It is he who liears the burden of our defeats, and who takes to himself none of the credit for our victories. The records of the Indians, and the place they have won for themselves in Tex- as athletic circles stand us monuments of worthwhile praise to him. Coach has successfully instilled into all of his teams, and into the individual players as well, a fighting spirit that does not know defeat, and which has turned several apparent defeats into victory. W ith his knowledge of athletics and his ability to inspire his men. we predict a brilliant future for McMurry in the T. I. A. A. —97— The Indian Head Association Houston Self Herbert West Arlie Garner R. M. Medley President . Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Coach FOOTBALL ’25 Clarence Ledbetter Houston Self Herbert West Wallace Hill Naldie Hale Cecil Brown Ovid Donaldson Elbert Ti cker Clyde Park Harold Farmer Austin Newton Eari. Bowers Orlo Mitchell Gaston Bond Dean Walker V. Ho DOES BASKETBALL Herbert West Clarence Ledbetter Naldie Hale Robert Nix Clyde Park Ovid Donaldson Juan Villasano Austin Newton BASEBALL 25 Pat Murphy Herbert West Wallace Hill WALTER McCaNDLESS Owen Cox Hassell Brown Earl Bowers Ovid Donaldson Clarence Ledbetter Ed Williams Cecil Brown Rayburn Hunt -98— Arue Garner Dorris Doitiiit Lloyd Campbell This group of yell leaders, and ihc I KI which they have led the students to pro- duce. have been instrumental in winning a number of victories. They never lost heart, never became discouraged; hut worked faithfully on. whether the yells they were leading struggled through the clouds of defeat, or rolled through the sunshine of victory. When the last battle has been fought, ami due praise has been given the coach and the braves, it is then time to honor this group, who have been so instru- mental in the development of college spirit. -ooi— Review of the Seasoii SEPTEMBER I� AT ABILENE McMlirry 0 Damkl Baker 2 Our first football game with a T. I. A. A. team resulted in defeat, but by such a small score that most people considered it a good showing. However, the braves were dissatisfied: unwilling to believe that they could not do better. Park and Mitch- ell starred. SEPTEMBER 25 AT MERIDIAN McMi rky 12 Meridian 6 The Indian’ found themselves about evenly matched on a muddy field. How- ever. one thing, burning in the heart of every brave, caused them 1«� fight as if for life itself. That was the memory of a 7-.'J defeat of the previous season. The Cou- gars Itegan the scoring, but were soon shown their proper place. Harkrider and Led- better were the stars. OCTOBER 3 AT LI BROCK Mi Murky 0 Texas Tech 0 Such unheard of audacity! That little McMurrv College expecting to beat the mighty Matadors! It looked like little David with his sling going after the mightv Coliath. They were not long in showing the seriousness of their intentions either, by making twenty-two yards on two plays. Then the Indians settled down to the de- termined. defensive play in which every warrior, backed by a frantically yelling, loving bunch of followers, shone us a star. Here honor should be paid Captain Hark- rider, who. Iieing unable to finish the season was grcatlv missed. His leadership in the Tech game was no small factor. -102- OCTOBER 10 AT STEPHEM II.I.K McMi rry 0—John Tarlkton |: The advantage of weight on a muddy field allowed the Plow-boys to gain the hall close to the Indians' goal, and score by might) line smashes. Two perfect place- kicks gave them i points. The field was so muddy that pass words were needed to recognize team mates. A sincere wish to play the Plowboy on a dry field was no alibi. Mitchell and Park played stellar games. OCTOBER 17 AT ABILENE McMukry 21 -North Texas Aggies 0 Real teamwork, in which every man stars or no one stars, featured McMurry’s win over the Aggie . The bucks happily ran and passed for steady gains behind a line which tore up the opposition like a barrage. Ledbetter. Hill. Farmer, and Hale handled the pill l eautifully. Harkrider and Park were impregnable at flank posi- tions, Self. Tinker. Bond, Bowers, and Walker were the unnoticed -tar- as fans cheered the man with the ball. OCTOBER 2.i AT CISCO McMurry 19 Randolph 0 This game will be happily remembered by the braves. The special train load of students and fans made winning a greater pleasure for the team, and winning made the return trip a hilarious jubilee for all. 'Hie line plunging of the two mighty fullbacks. Hale and Mitchell, featured the game. — 103- NOVEMBER II AT ABILENE McMurry 13-—Wichita Falls 13 Before the largest crowd that ever saw McMurry play, in Abilene, the team gave a thrilling exhibition; overcoming a thirteen point lead taken by the invading In- dians at the start. The feature was a pass completed by Park where it looked im- possible. and his twenty yard run that lied the score. Park. Ledbetter ami West starred. NOVEMBER 19 AT ABILENE McMurry 7 Sui. Ross 13 With five regulars out of the lineup, the braves prevented what looked like overwhelming defeat. The Loboes powerful line attack brought out the star per- formance of our linemen. Bowers and Self also opened holes in the line consis- tently. With an intercepted pass. West ran eighty yards for a touchdown. NOVEMBER 26 AT KERR VILLE McMurry 6—Schreiner 21 Even in this decisive defeut. there was genuine admiration for the men who had been on the bench most of the season. Starting with regulars absent, the braves soon had to replace Tucker and Self, due to injuries, and still they showed real foot- ball. The Mountaineers found plenty of worry in stopping “Shorty Hodges, the outstanding star of the game. West. Walker and Ledbetter played great games. —lOk - CI.ARENCK LEDBETTER Captain Halfback Wliciit 155 “Led has turned out his lliird season of gr� od football fur Mr Murry. Ilis stylr of whirling out of the arms of tacklrr� gives thrill to � pecta- tors, chills to opponent . .in.l makes yards for his team. With reserved dignity hr Imre the well deserved title of Captain. Ili� playing in ‘24 won for him recognition in the football guide, a� one of the outstanding player� in Texas Junior Celleges. -105- HOI STON SELF Tackle Weight I7S Mill..unii bis third «.•umm with Mr Murry was somewhat niarrnl hy illness. whioli kept him front showing his host form, hr caused plenty l worry for every lineman who opposed him. II. is happiest when fighting it out with u goml man. WALLACE HILL Ql ARTEMBACK WEIGHT 155 R«l has wrvwl MrMurry well in three sea ‘on of foothull. He punts well, carries the hall at remarkable speed, and throws accurate pass- es. Hr is captain elect for next year, and i ex- pected to Ik well known in T. I. . . foot hall. HERBERT WEST End Weight 155 Deacon” gained his place as a regular this year by staying with a discouraging project. He eould fill the end position well any time, and the close of the season found him doing an excel- lent job as quarterback. He has a way of taking charge of the hall when opponents arc careless. Ask Wichita Falls Junior College. Herbert is another charter member of McMurry. -106- Fl I.LBACK NALDIK HALF. Wkicht 160 Doolie. lik several f our barkfirld. fount! the compel i lion kern. Hi� smashes tl the enemy line ofirn went fm frst downs with yard� to •parr. Burkin tin- line i li� delight. and in this style of play hr i« liurd to brat. CECIL BROWN Center Weight 160 Crril lamrnlrd thr fact that in hi� third year hr was unahlr to hr in rvrry game. a� hr had for two seasons. Out of bed into a fiHtthall suit in .September, hr rrrditahly filled him position until, lair in thr season, lie was fotrnl uut by injuries. OMI) DONALDSON Halfback Weight 165 Don made hi� second Idler wilh thr braves this yrar. lar� l yrar hr played tuckle, anil was drafted to guard this year, hut is a halfback wilh uti lity to make a triple threat man. —107— KI.BKKT Tl CKKR Tackle Weiciit 1% Culi’’ came hark aflrr a year’� leave, ami maile hi second letter at tile position where the enemy uiin it fiercest attack. Hi game is eon «istcnlly good, ami he prefers victory for the team rather than personal honors. CI.YDK PARK Em Weight 170 ■’Slim. a second year man. spoiled the game for Wichita Kails, lie can receive passes most of them miss, and the enemy find that end runs his way are not profitable. II Rol l) FARMER Halfback Weight 160 ■'(lob” is un experienced football player, lie knows the game, and his brilliant playing was a delight to team mates and fans alike. He is a powerful line plunger, and a defensive man of no mean ability. Me .Murry loses him through graduation, and he leaves a vacancy in the line up that w.ll be hard to fill. 108- l STIN NK.WTON Knd Wkicmt 145 MNew|” is dependable. Il« trains conscien- tiously; and, although in sometime «aw a gam� from lfir sideline , lie never failed to carry on with credit where the work was left off. KAHI IIOWKKS Cl'Altn Wr.lCHT 180 lie wa« a long wav toward a letter in 1924 when an injury spoiled his chances. This year he came through in fine style, ini ing only three quarters during the season. His playing is con- sistent. and another year he should he the nucleus of a powerful line. OHIO Min.llKI.I. Fulluack Weight 185 Orlo'ft first year with us was very successful. His hacking up thr line was most valuable, hut he plunges the line and punts well. The power and versatility of his play augur a brilliant foot- ball future for him. (il ARI� (.ASTON BOND Weight 168 11 i first year of college football proved him lo l� e .in a I most impassable stumbling block for opposing barks. If not disabled, lie wa TIIK right guard. DEAN LKER Cent� Weight 170 Dean showed unusual development throughout the season. Another year should find him slur- ring regularly. He bus the cool, clear head in- dispensable to a center. . HODGES Halfback Wf.ic.ht ITS “Shorty never would seem In be there when they tackled for him. Ilis excellent foot work won for him a letter in bis first year of college football. 110— The Papooses Gilmer Addison Morris Louis Douthit Anthony Hunt Lester Williams Clark Meador Hodces W. L. Harkrider Orel Anthony Juan Villasano Claud Green Alfred Freeman —hi— The Papooses All through the long grind of the football reason there was a small group of loyal youngsters wearing the uniform of the rollegc, ami conducting themselves in a fine manner. They had little hope of playing in a matched game, and were used by the Indians to scrimmage against in practice. They took hard knocks without complaint. They were calleri the Papooses, and its sure as little Ind- ians grow into big ones, some of the Papoo.-es will soon he taking places left vacant by the braves. They knew no such word as ‘‘quit for they, like an army, had burned the bridges behind them, ami were a permanent part of the srpiad that fought for the glory of McMurrv. The braves gladly pay tribute to the spirit of these men. May each one gain in the future the laurels which he has so nearly won. —112— The Basketball Squad Left to right: Top mw—Newton, Villasano. Medley (Coach), Donaldson, Bowers. Center row—Mitchell, Park. Nix. Bottom row—Hale, West, Ledbetter. —114— Review of the Season The thrilling finish of the game with Tech, February 19, when the Indiuns lost by a nose in the last few seconds of play, ended the season of struggling unsuccessfully against disheartening handicaps. Practicing in a distant gym at quite irregular periods, working with- out adequate equipment, and meeting strong, fast teams all season were circumstances that kept us from being winners. Indians, with these things in mind we can only admire your fortitude in stub- bornly maintaining a losing fight. A team that fights and wins is worthy of great praise, hut a team that seldom wins hut always fights is worthy of even greater praise. The dates and scores of the season’s games are given below: Jan.12 at Abilene, vs. Dallas I score: McM. 10. Dallas 18. Jan. 18 at Abilene, vs. Daniel Baker: score: McM. 25. D. B. 38. Jan. 19 at Abilene, vs. Daniel Baker; score: McM. 26, I). B. 38. Jan. 26 at San Antonio, vs. St. Marys; score: McM. 1 I, St. M. 21. Jan. 27 at San Antonio, vs. St. Mary’s; score: McM. 11. St. M. 21. Jan. 29 at kerrville. vs. Schreiner; score: McM. 26. Schreiner 27. Jan. 30 at Kerrville, vs. Schreiner; score: McM. 26. Schreiner 16. Feb. 3 at Canyon, vs. West Texas: score: McM. 14, W. T. 12. Feb. 1 at Canyon, vs. West Texas; score: McM. 19. W. T. 41. Feb. 5 at Lubbock, vs. Tech; score: McM. 19, Tech 32. Feb. 6 at Lubbock, vs. Tech: score: McM. 28. Tech 31. Feb. 8 at Abilene, vs. Sam Houston; score: McM. 22, S. H. 30. F’eb. 9 at Abilene, vs. Sam Houston; score: McM. 13, S. II. 2d Feb. 19 at Abilene, vs. Tech; score: McM. 21, Tech 23 —115— Clarence Ledbetter. Captain Guard “l,ed” finished the season at forward, but at floor guard was where we loved to sec his determined attack drive the ball among the enemy for a shot at the goal. He played thirteen of our fourteen games. Robert Nix Forward “Bob was by far the highest scorer on the team, making 112 points during the season. He started thirteen of our fourteen games, and never was “jerked.” We hope that he will be playing in a new McMurry gym next season. Ovid Donaldson Guard Ovid is just the right build for the defense guard position, anti he showed his ability to play it. for lie met the attacks of the fastest T. I. A. A. teams, turning them back time after time. —116— Herbert Wkst Forward Wcsl always plays a hard consistent game, l ut the unusual eems to l� e his liahit. Seldom is there seen a player with his ability to break up passes. He has one more year to play brilliant basketball. Juan Vii.i.asano Center Fast, active, quick of hand and brain, lie proved an equally good man on offense or defense, lie has the quick break from one to the other that is so essential in basketball. Clyde Park Center Not willing to give up bis berth, he took a guard position most of the time he was not at center. Those long arms were the tragic end of many beautiful plays started by opposing teams. He’s a hard scrapper. —117— Naldie Hale Guard Mere is another good defense guard. These men arc not valued for the field goals they shoot, hut for the ones they keep the other team from shooting. Naldie needs only a chance to polish off his playing, ami we hope he gets it in our gym next year. Austin Newton Forward “Newt was not in many games, hut he was there when needed. He was always hustling, whether in practice or in the hardest game. Another season will prohuhly find him a regular. Orix) Mitchell Center Although he was unahle to letter, he kept up the fight for a place on the team. He has the build, the speed, the head, and three more years in college to become a basket ha 11 star. Earl Bowers Guard Earl worked under the handicap of lack of speed, but never lacked in the wil- lingness to work. Not many substitutions are made in a game of basketball and be was unable to letter. He'll do it yet though. —11� - The Papooses la?ft to right: Top row—Martin. Coli.ins. Bryant. Glenn. Farmer (Coach). bottom row—Neely, Walker, Harkrider. Johnson. The Papooses hail an excellent season. They played a number of teams from schools near Abilene. They played twelve games and won ten of them. The Pa- pooses and Coach Farmer won the respect of the students, and their games were well attended. It is very likely that several of this year's Papoose� will soon be wearing Indian Heads. —119— Tennis Club The Tennis Club was organized early in March of this year. Ovid Donaldson is president, and Cecil Brown is secretary. W. C. Cam- eron is tennis coach and sponsor of the club. Due to the enthusiasm of the club’s thirty-two members, the courts have been greatly improved, and nets and lining material have been provided. A tournament is played each month for the purpose of selecting the best players for the matched games of the city. So far, Ovid Donaldson has won in singles, and Homer Johnson and W. L. Hark- rider in doubles. Ibis process of elimination has as its goal the championship of the T. I. A. A. -120- Baseball Squad I-oft to right: Top mu Wharton. Ledbetter. Hodges, Garner. Medley (Coach), Second row Mitchell, Ticker. Brown. Nix. McCandi.ess, Donaldson. Bottom row—West. Cox, Gregg, Bowers. Forehand. SCHEDULE April 2. at Abilene, Mr Murry (3) vs. West Texas (2 . April 3, at Abilene, MoMurry (31 vs. WeM Texas l5l. April 7. at Abilene, MoMurry CD vs. Daniel Baker (14). April B, at Abilene. .MoMurry ittl vs. Daniel Baker ill). April I L at Abilene, MoMurry 12� vs. Texas Tech. i ll. April 15, at Abilene. MoMurry (.3) vs. Texas Tech (5). April 19, at Lubbock. MoMurry vs. Texas Tech. April 20. at Lubbock, MoMurry vs. Texas Tech. April 21, at Canyon. MoMurry vs. West Texas. April 22, at Canyon, MoMurry vs. West Texas. April 23, at Clarendon, MoMurry . Clarendon. April 24, at Clarendon. MoMurry vs. Clarendon. May 3, at Brownwood, Mi Murry vs. Daniel Baker. May 4, at Brownwood, MoMurry vs. Daniel Baker. May 6. at Abilene, MoMurry vs. Austin College. —122— Ovid Donai.dson Left Field One of the deepest “wells” into which any opponent could sink a ball was into our left field, which was presided over by “Dean” Donaldson. We had our troubles and worries along with the rest of the world, hut one thing we did not worry about was a would-be hit headed in his direction. Ovid was a dangerous man with the war club and his bingles often went for extra bags. Hkrbkrt Wkst Utility Man “Deacon” was the most versatile man on the squad. Although he preferred to play third base, he was mighty accommodating about filling in at practically any place where a good man was needed. West could step ably from the field into the pitcher’s box. and could even don the catcher's paraphernalia when necessary. In addition to all this he ranked as one of the heavyweights on the batting staff. E. B. Wharton Catcher “Kbie” was always on hand with his pep and his long range bat. He wus one of the leading hitlers, and his peg was disastrous to most of those who attempted to filch the second sack. He worked well with all his pitchers, and he added pep to the team by his constant hustling. He corralled all balls in fine style, and was on the sending end of more than one circuit clout. -123— Robert Nix Pitcher “Boh” went the rounds, serving as right fielder, first baseman and pitcher. Nix did about half of the pitching. and was almost unhittahle when right. He could Ik depended on to come through in a pinch: to pitch the same reliable game at all times. H. V. Hodges Second lose “Shorty” came to Mr Murry from Abilene High, with the reputation of being a “crackerjack” infielder, and he certainly lived up to hi reputation. He could he dejKjnded on, and covered lots of ground around the second sack. He was a lead- off hitter of great ability. Owen Cox First Base If there is anything that Owen lik Iwtter than anything else, it must he the playing of first base. He was one of the hirst guardians of the initial corner seen in action this season. Gossip has it that he kept a few snakes under that first base pad as good lurk tokens; hut. considering the style of hull he played, no one holds that against him. George Forehand Center Field Consistency was Forehand's outstanding baseball characteristic. His playing was brilliant, and opposing batters soon learned that to bit a ball in bis direction was to ensure a certain out. lie got under fly-balls with seeming ease and rarely ever muffed one. He was one of the team's leading swatters, and could usually be depended on when a hit meant a run. -124- Kibrik Greco Short Stop Gregg started the season on second, was shifted to first, ami then to short stop. His work at short was consistently good, and several members of teams that opposed the Indians owe a part of their poor hatting average to Gregg’s ability to make dif- ficult catches. He took a powerful cut at the ball and landed on first base about as often as anyone else. Clarence Ledbetter Right Field “Led was the third of our trinity of outfield stars. He rarely missed a hall that came anywhere in his territory. He was especially speed and was usually suc- cessful when attempting to throw a man out at the plate. When necessary he cov- ered the hot corner. His hilling was better than the average and often turned the tide in favor of his team. Walter McCandless Pitcher Mac” did quite a bit of mound work for the Indians. He usually sends several ambitious enemy batters to their seats by way of the -trike out route. He could al- ways Ik relied upon to do his part, ami when wielding the war club he often parked the ball in a far corner of the lot. Cecil Brown Infield Cecil has quite a reputation as a pinch-hitter, and he never missed an oppor- tunity to justify his claim to the title. Cecil was a dependable player in either in- field or outfield positions, lie was a hard worker and never gave less than his best. —I2S— Arlie Garner Outfield “Jew played baseball purely because of his love of the game. He covers a great deal of territory in the outfield, and gives the old pill a nasty knock whenever he gets the chance. Earl Bowers Outfield Karl lettered in baseball in 25 because of his powerful hitting. He was handi- capped throughout the 26 season by an early season injury. Karl always fights hard, and never gives less than his best. Or 1.0 Mitchell Pitcher Orlo came to McMurry from Lamesa High School with the reputation of lading a valuable baseball man. Because of the keen rom|� etition in the outfield. “Mitch” was added to the pitching staff. Although lacking in experience, he promises to develop into a great pitcher. Elbert Tucker Pitcher “Cub” was the only “southpaw” on the squad. He has the essentials of a good pitcher, but was prevented from rendering regular service by an injury, received early in the season, which refused to get well. We arc expecting some wonderful pitching from him in the future. —126— COLLEGE LIFE The Totem Pole September 21.—McMurry presents the Indian episode in the West Texas Fair Pageant. 25. —The slimes are introduced. October 3.—New Totem office is dedicated- with a broom. 5.—Fine Arts Recital by Miss Hazel Mikkelsen. 7. Tileston Bryce delights a large audience with character studies from Shakes- peare. 13. Suzanne Keener, concert artist. 15. —Special session Kangaroo Court held at the Wigwam. 16. —College examiner pays annual visit to McMurry. 31.— Philo societies entertain with a “Spook Party.” November 2. —Fine Arts Recital by Miss Lillian Morrison. 16. —Philos have meeting. 21.—Galleon staff pleads for material. 23. —Abilene Musical Coterie presents Thomas Hood Simpson. 28.—Boog Sears elected Totem Queen. December 12. —Football Banquet. 14. —Student Fine Arts Recital. January 5.—Count Meyers fails to return, and Eugene Luker agrees to become known as Count II. 11.—Student Speech Arts Recital. 21. —Eros have meeting. 24. —Dean makes announcement in chapel. February 1. -Fro societies entertain with a St. Patrick’s Day Party. 3. —The “l amcsa Twins” entertain the I. H. R’s. 5.—The MIKADO. 13. —1. H. R. Banquet. 15. —Student Fine Art Recital. 26. —The Dramatic Club presents, “The Admirable Crichton. March 7.—John Clark is given a warm reception at Bailey Annex. 10.—Miss Averil Scott becomes Mrs. Robert I). Martin. 18. —Miss Priscilla Potter reads. Morris Ledger and “Papa” Freeman become great friends. 19. —The faculty and some of the students sleep in the church at Buffalo Gap. 22. —Frank Reedy gives steroptican lecture. 25. —01 in B. Wannamaker lectures. 27. —War Whoop arrives on time. April 15.—“Her Husband’s Wife.” 17. —Press Club Banquet. 128— -StW F ooT- 0M.L Tv nnk6 H jjf $■-■--- COUNT NI S QyfcG fcf-N -,LiFT Vi S FRtSWMfcN - jp?t UW6 WtN FooT-QfiV.1- AfAt —12 — S2 —130— «0OQC� S O OO tC O oo £ OCO OO OO co 80 «O S CO- K OO S eO eO C Pu Pi% Tit © © 'f 1 BouTv fciL M k K ft jog� iM J CHKPE U Swe.� K K(EN VisiTEp THE 1-M � 6S — rwKRcB i _ UNO W UUKtASON Dwo- Pi N Y. 0 3CK30C5 XS WOOOOiO)00 X CI —131— 00cj000 ? 00000000300 —132— —133- —134— tmam —13S —136— -.137- —138— —139— -140- - The Tomahawk Not entered an second class matter in the postoffice, this is first class stuff. An illustrated weekly magazine, published every year, for the purpose of spread- ing the gospel of slander, scandal and revolution. Editor — Ima Soviet Manager U. R. Stung Color— Red Password — Bolshevism Motto Do Aww With The School Slogan We must all swear the same, or we shall all he kicked out separately. Platform Every man for himself, hut the sheiks get the best ones. If this be justice, we can’t help it. (H R CANDIDATES For President For Dean For Matron For Night Watchman For Dietician For Bursar Mr. I. Bossthe Works Mr. Kangaroo Court Mrs. Do As You Like Mr. I. Sleep Alot Mrs. I. Eat a Lot Mr. I. High Jacki .m SUBSCRIPTION RATES Per year.............................................$6.00 Per copy..............................$0.(XKXXHX)00009 1-8 If you like our publication, tell everybody: if you don’t like it. don’t say any- thing about it. Tliis issue contains articles and illustrations on such weighty subjects as: Fav- orites, Athletics. Fine Arts and History. -141— —142— 143- —144— Tomahawk Outline of McMurry History Introduction In the beginning were Adam and Eve. Their appearance upon the spheriod .started that memorial contest, known as the “Human Race.” About this time Cain killed Abel, and fled into the lain! of N'app, where he took unto himself a wife. Cain was a very adventurous young chap. Many other things happened in which you would have little interest, such as the Rise and Kail of the Roman Empire, the love affairs and death of the first flap- per. Mrs. Cleopatra Anthonv-Caesar. the building of the pyramids, and «he first si ow storm. We have no time for the consideration of these things and must pass hurriedly on. Chapter I The Discovery of America One day. on a lonely side street in Genoa, a weary fruit vendor vender! his fruit, and pensively watched the hurrying crowds around him. Suddenly he paused and started. Out of the crowd a face was approaching that was vaguely familiar. The man drew near with extended hand and a cordial light of welcome shone in his eyes. The fruit vendor extended his pedal extremity and greeted the gentleman. A light of recollection shone in his eves. “Why. of course I remember you,” he said, “You are Mr. Addison Simms of Seattle. Washington. By the way, how did the lumber «leal come out?” “Yes we have no bananas, remarked Simmy wittily, and both gentlemen laugh- ed heartily. Suddenly Columbus, as you have long since guessed the vendor to be. had an inspiration. Here was a man who could help him. He offered his acquaintance a grapefruit and broached the subject. “Say Simmy, you know Izzy pretty well, don't you?” ‘Izzy who?” artfully asked his friend, while dodging a stream of citrus juice. “Izzabelle, replied Columbus, and his friend said that he «lid. “Here is the low down of it friend. You’ve heard of the Nights of Columbus. -its- haven’l you? Well ever since that time Fer ly has had the royal hull dog thirsting for my corpuscles. I can’t go near the joint on any pretext.” Here Christopher paused long enough to sell a couple of apples. Then he continued. “Here's the layout- you go around 1«� the hut tonight and tell her that I’ve got to have the jack, and that she had better come across if she don’t want to see her name in the headlines of every paper in Italy. “I’ll try to remember” said Simmy as he appropriated several nice apples, and emerged from the shack. Part II Next evening Chris again strolled lazily down the side street. He was brought erect by a low voice singing in Ids ear: “In 1402 A Dago from I (alio W andered up the streets of Spain A selling hot tamalio Columbus joined in on the chorus: Oh. the earth is large and round o And Langston ran be found—o. “What’s the news? asked Christy. “Only this: I got all of Izza’s sparklers, but I think the old man is wise to us. We gotta get outa town, and that mighty quick. “Carramba, masterfully ejaculated Columbus. “Here’s the dope: I know some more guys in the same shape we are. You go down and hock these sparklers, and I’ll get a mud scow.” Part III Behind him lay the gray Azores, Behind, the gates of Hercules: Before him. not the ghost of shores. Before him. only shoreless seas. 140 For forty day� and forty night.-. so the old tale goes. they .-ailed the broad At- lantic. The sailors had had no sleep and were nearly frantic. Things went from had to worse, and then from worse to worst. Then one eventful night, Columbus was standing on the afterdeck trimming his toe nails with .1 belaying pin, when he heard the low. ,-weel voice of the boatswain singing from the lookout's perch, “A light, a Fghl! to the westward, a light!” “Oh, for the land - sake,” wittily remarked Chris, whereupon he was felled to the deck, by his less playful first mate. Exc’tement ami mad riot prevailed on board when the news had been broad- casted. “At last.” sighed the cabin boy. We have reached dry land. whereupon he was immed alely given a fatal blow on the head, with a life-preserver, by the anti- prohibitionist in the party. Aid so thc landed, for in those days the immigration problem was not nearly so serious a at present. Part l Whether W. A. K. Johnston or Kand-McVilly Co., first put Abilene on the map is a question. When Coronado crossing the virgin undulations of the purple plains of the newly discovered land of the setting sun. first spoke to his friend in regard to his half formed decision to return to the old country, how little did he dream that be- hind him he left greater wealth than any of his wildest dreams of avarice. He re- turned. leaving behind him not even the fragment of a dream. But others came with the vision, dreamers, and empire builders, and in his wake Empires have risen from the rolling plains. Ami so down through the years. In 1920 the Northwest Texas Methodists pro- vided for McMurry College. NlcMurry was built. Hunt Mali was erected, and in a few months this made necessary the construction of the W igwam. Students have come ami gone, and with them have come societies and organizations. So we have our college life, with all its traditions, and all its treasured memo- ries; with its ill-concealed skeletons of the past, and with its half-revealed prospects for the future. Hedskin. At Last It is finisher!. Hie las! page has been sent to the printer, and the final curtain rung clown on the 1926 Totkm. W ith the fading light of day, there also fades the nightmares and bugbears of dis- count dates and time limits. The 1926 Totem is finished. To have been chosen for this task was indeed gratifying and we hope that we have not betrayed the confidence placed in us. it has ! een the purpose of the staff to produce an annual that was bigger, more symmetrical, and one that more perfectly repre- sented the school. We trust that these aims have been realized, and that in the years to come when you lake down the shelf-worn vol- ume of the 1926 Totkm pleasant memories of our associations to- gether in 1926 will he recalled. If these associations arc pleasant- ly recalled, the 1926 Totem has fulfilled il mission. The 1926 Totem is finished. We thank our sponsor, Miss Julia Luker, for her hearty cooperation and her helpful suggestions, we thank all of those students who have helped us in any way, we thank the engraver, we thank the printer, we thank the photograph- er. and last of all we thank goodness that it is a 11 over. If there are several typographical blots after your name, or even if we have given you a new name, do not blame us too much; for. verily, we have so loved the 1926 Totem that we have given most of our time, that its pages might be fruitful and multiply. To all future Totem editors we extend our sympathies. Some people are just naturally crazy, others go temporarily insane, and still others edit a yearbook. Kalpii Steen. -148- 149— Delicious and Refreshing MUNK BOTTLED and LONGHORN CARBON IT ED BEVERAGES Every Bottle Sterilized TEXAS COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. Keep a Case in ) our Refrigerator'' Drink at Our Fountain The Home of Good Drinks THE MONTGOMERY DRUG COMPANY Always at Your Servire CHANDLER GILL INSl RANCE AND BONDS Telephone No. 411. 925 North 2nd St. Opposite the Mobley Hotel TANSIL DRY GOODS CO. If e Appreciate Your Trade TRY FOOTWEAR THE MOBLEY CAFE Latest Styles For Three Reasons Popular Brices GOOD FOOD REASONABLE BRICES YAGER SHOE GO. COURTEOUS SERVICE Christine Doyle. Manager Foot Fitters Phone 1546 • Abilene I.iibhork -ISO- McMURRY COLLEGE Announces New Department of Business For September 15. 1926 JAMES E. FREEMAN ft eat of I he De xirlment Business is destined to become a profession and it demands college-trained men and women. Flic standard of training for the Department will he based upon the Theory that: 1. Business should have a well-organized bod of knowledge upon which its activity is based. 2. It should have a recognized code of ethics as a tandurd of conduct. .1. It must he imbued with the spirit of public service. Young men ami women selecting this department of business as their major will be thoroughly trained and assisted in realizing these professional standards. For Bulletin Write McMURRY COLLEGE Abilene, Texas 151— The. If est Texas House. THE H1LL-PENDER COMPANY IINVFACTURING STATIONERS Furniture and Filing devices in Wood and Steel Steel and Iron Safes. Complete Fine of Office Supplies ABILENE. TEXAS 0 OTHER CAM)) 7 1STES LIKE HAS A GREATER FOOD VALLE THAN MOST CANDY A l) COSTS NO MORE. Get the Habit ABILENE CANDY MEG. CO. Printing • Designing - Lithographing Service That Makes You Smile HILL BROS. PRINTING COMPANY The Commercial Printers ABILENE Phone 326 256 1-2 Pine St. BEN FEATHERS1TONE. Owner Jack Glenn. Manager College Iailor Shop lOwi ed and Operated by McMurry Students I If e are agents for Horn Clothing. If it's Tailor Work ice can give you work that cannot be excelled. Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Pressing and Alterations SUN ELECTRIC CO. YOU WIRE LS—WE'LL II IKE EOK YOU Telephone l(HK) 259 Pine Si. HARVEY HAYS DRUG COMPANY Drug Store of Service 1070 North First St. KINDER SON THE CLEAN PLACE Phone 201 1020 N. First St. ABILENE. TEXAS J. A. Collins Grocery Staple and fancy Groceries {J MAT) AND SERI ICE 903 N. 2nd and Walnut Streets PHONES :U and 35 —152— Up lo tin• Minute Quality Merchandise at HONEST PRICES is Responsible for our Rupiil Growth. The College hoy and girl will always find here what they want at sub- stantial savings in Slippers, llos iery, Ready-to-Wear. Millinery, as well as Cents Furnishings. TRY US- Krauss Dry Goods Co. 227 Chestnut One door South of Clinton Bldg. ’ “ Hustling II est Texas Stores Compliments of STRIBLING BROS. COMPANY Distributors of— BUNTE BROTHERS WORLD FA MODS CANDIES EL TRELLLS, MILI) HAVANA CIGARS Miss Isophene Toler Mrs. Allic M. Erwin THE FAIR STORE Phone 1342 READ) TOW EAR MILLINER) Greeting and Gift Cards for All Occasions FAIR PRICES 057 N. 3rd St. Opposite P. O. ABILENE, TEXAS QUALITY FLOWERS AND DEPENDABLE SERI ICE The Philpott Florists Phone, Wire, or Write Bonded F. T. I). Members PERRY SHOE CO. THE LATEST —IN- II ICH GRADE NOVELTY SHOES. 227 Pine St. RABBIT'S FOOT FOR LUCK hut any foot is out of lurk that has to wear leakv shoes. No matter where bought, bring them to he soled and heeled, if necessary. In all our repair jobs we use only the Im sI and most durable leather, with the result that the job is perma- nent. GOODYEAR SHOE SHOP North .Second ami Cypress Street- —153— If It Is Something Good to Eat, We Have It Batavia Brand Pure Food Product . Tea Garden Brand Jellies and Preserve’. If e Appreciate ) our Grocery Trade! SCHULTZ GROCERY 3 Phones: 820 184 Pine Street 8 Phones: 820 Abilene DAVID S. CASTLE COMPANY ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS Member of American Institute of Architects 701-4 Alexander Building Texas FOR YOUR Dry Goods, Clothing. Shoos, Lad- ies Ready-to-Wear and Millinery, at the— NEW WORK STORE Reiter Goods for Less Money Cor. S. 2nd Chestnut. Phone 814 ABILENE, TEXAS CWllasO Thaggard Battery Co. WE SERVICE ALL MAKES AND SELL WILLARD 218 Oak St. Phone 1763 C. C. TATE SPECIALTIES IN LADIES HATS AND DRESSES S. 1st and Chestnut. Abilene. Texas COMMERCIAL BARBER SHOP Home of Ex perl Barbers LADIES WORK A SPECIALTY W. A. FARMER SON 1032 North First Street Prof. Holden: If there urc uny absent whose names I have not read, let them speak up now. 1M— Abilene Printing Stationery Company KX 9 North Second Street Complete Office Outfitters, School Furniture Printers of Sc hool Annuals, Catalogues and School Supplies .urge Stork of Memory Books, Him Books, Photo Books, Memo Books. Scrap Books, Loose Leaf Fillers, etc. This Hook Was Promt.ed Complete in Oi r Factory -155- • If Not Right. Return It THE RALPH PAINT PAPER CO. ABILENE. TEXAS Ij IPs Harduare We Have It Wholesale Retail PAINT, GLASS. If ILL PAPER ART MATERIAL PICT I RE FRAMES HARDWARE GARLAND STOVES MOLINE PLOWS MOLINE WAGONS San Angelo Abilene Lubbock i infirm Letter Furnished Hornes are Con- ducive to Hopp er Families 20% down ami 10% a month will buy that beautiful Watch or Diamond FI KNIT I RE AND DECORATIONS for a Graduation Present. OF DISTINCTION Presley’s Jewelry and Gift Shop U.UJ.UJa.Mrtfj7 209 Pine St. Abilene, Texas TECH SERVICE CO. GENERAL GARAGE I THE EMPORIUM Millinery anil Ladies Heady-fu ll ear U. S. Tires. Storage. Creasing. If ash- ing. Accessories. Supplies. Re mi ring. MRS. J. W. POOL Phone 230. Abilene, Texas. 228 Pine —156— We Never Close Phone 321 I p to the Minute Styles To every young man and every young woman looking forward to the time when they shall lake their places in the ranks of those who, by the strength of their minds and hands, shall carry on the work of the world, nothing could offer greater inspira- t on than a contemplation of the modern miracle wrought by the electric light and the power industry. Here the genius of the scientist and the inventor, backed by the sound com- menda! acumen of straightforward and intelligent business men, has brought about in less than half a century greater changes in industrial and social life than any dozen centuries combined had been able to accomplish before. And ibis i hut the beginning. Still greater achievements lie ahead for the men who are devoting their lives to such inspiring tasks as these. Never in the history of the world has there been such opportunities for the individual as now. Never in the history of the world has knowledge, ability and honesty of principle and pur- pose commanded such a price on the open market as it does today. Success can not fail him who follows the paths of knowledge—patiently and straight. Wfest Texas Utilities Company -157— MAJESTIC Abilene's Finest Theatre High Class Pictures and Vaudeville These Theatres are Owned and Controlled by Abilene Citizens Who Keep the Money in Abilene. PALACE GEM Big Pictures - Little Prices The Old Reliable Good Western Pictures If UuYtys Carry in Stork Tennis Goods, Eversharp Pencils, Parker Fountain Pens, Carter Fountain Pens, With Complete Stock of Masterpiece School Supplies and Eats McMURRY Pennants, Belts, Fobs, Rings, Plain and Engraved Stationery. SERVICE TO ALL McMURRY BOOK STORE MIMS The Store of Individuality ON MIMS CORNER HKADOl ARTKRS FOR COLLEGE MERCHANDISE —and— THE PLACE WHERE YOl FEEL AT HOME Compliments of INGLE DRUG CO. CALEB REED’S MAN The Place That Made the Ingle Roys SHOP humous. BETTY HOLTON CHOCOLATES APPAREL FOR MEN MARTHA WASHINGTON CHOCO- LATES Cleaning and Pressing DRINKS — CIGARS 1052 N. 1st St. Abilene. Texas In New Location R. C. WINTERS CO. AUDITS AND SYSTEMS INCOME TAX CONSULTANTS Telephone 318 —159- Park Building Abilene, Texas As a Citizen, a Patron and your Photog- rapher Robinson’s Studio is proud of the as- sociation of this excellent Student Body. It is a real privilege to know and be associated with this great moral factor that makes Abi- lene the Abilene it is.-Wish there were a thousand more of you. ✓ Very gratefully, your old photographer SID J. ROBINSON SOUTH SIDE STUDIO —160— THIS IS THE GROWING BANK We invite and solicit every Ambitious - Wide Awake- Progressive Finn and Individual to join hands with us. I.ET'S GROW TOGETHER Resources Over . . $1,500,000.00 THE CO OPERATIVE BANK ABILENE STATE BANK BURTON - LINGO CO. RETAIL Lumber and Building Materials Phone 181 Abilene, Texas LINTON DRUG CO. L. P. WALTER Immediate delivery at any hour, any- Dealer in where in the city. Furniture and Variety Goods Come to see us. Our new drug store on the corner, opposite Brooks, is 917 S. 3rd and Oak the most modern in Abilene. • Phone 416 Abilene. Texas • —161— H. H. HARDIN LUMBER • • • • Everything for the Builder • • Corner South Fourth and Chestnut Streets Phone 89 Etiquette Demands The-Personal Letter When congratulations are in order —when you want to write a personal letter—write a letter that is YOU— on the Montag Writing Paper that expresses your personality. The new Montag Sampler Port- folio of unusual patterns will help you choose the paper that will hence- forth be your paper. Sent together with the new brochure “The Etiquette of Attention” for 25c. Montag Brothers, Inc. MANUFACTURING STATIONERS Atlanta, Ca. COMPTON’S DRUG STORE APPRECIATES YOUR TRADE Jewelry Department at Store No. I 140 Pine St. Watches - Diamonds -Jewelry- First Class Repair Work Department Make our Stores your Headquarters -162- THE STUDENT BODY, THE FACULTY AND THE PATRONS OF McMURRY COLLEGE WILL FIND A HEARTY WELCOME AT GRISSOM'S P. C. STEEN COMPANY QUALITY HARDUARE When in Clyde—See Ue� ! Clyde, Texas Morris H. (being arrested� :—But, officer. I'm a student! Policeman:—Ignorance is no excuse. FULW1LER MOTOR COMPANY Linc°ln 5 Fordson I irge Stock Parts and Accessories CARS — TRUCKS — TRACTORS Modern Equip( ed Shop With Skilled Mechanics ABILENE, TEXAS -163- 100 Per Cent Business Training NOTHING LKFT I a don k OUR HOME IN PARK OFFICE BUILDING Bookkeeping Stenographic Civil Service Complete Business Banking Penmanship Commercial Law Cotton Classing Shorthand Typewriting Office Training Ledger Posting Machine Multigraphing Salesmanship and Business efficiency fie€mblem of fro Efficient School E. I.AW.SON. MHS. G. K. LAWSON. President Secretary Some of the Advantages of Attending an Accredited Commercial School Vulhorizcd by Hoard of Governors of(Tic Efficient School 1. The opportunity to study standard, arcrrditnl courfc� . 2. Tin- use of modern, approved text Imoks. 3. Tin opportunity to earn tile II. G. II. degree— Honor Graduate in Business. The degree is eonferml only by Accredited Schools. 4. The benefit of free membership in a nation-wide Employment Bureau. 5. The privilege «� f having grades made in one school transferred to another school. ft. Definite knowledge that the school in wlceh he is registered maintains high business and educational standard . and that its advertising is never exaggerated and never enntuins mis- representations. THE NATION AL BUSINESS COLLEGE IS El ELY ACCII EDITED BY THE N ATION AL AS- SOLUTION OK ACCREDITED COMMERCIAL SCHOOLS. IT pays tv attend a school that is fully accredited. Look lor the Trade-Mark. POSITIONS SECl BED FOB OK ADI ATKS Park Building, Corner .So. First and Oak Streets Office Phone 272 Kestdence Plume 1564-W P. O. Box 1227. Abilene. Texas . . Fastest Growing School in Texas—Watch Us Grow -164 Saint Paul Methodist Church FIFTH AND BEECH Dr. Albert L. Scales, Pastor, Residence Phone 1301 Rev. Victor Dow, Educational Director, Residence Phone 1335 Mrs. E. H. Baker, Secretary, Office Phone 175 J. D. Perry, Chairman of the Board, Telephone 516 Thos. E. Hayden, Jr., Supt. of Sunday School, Phone 218 • • • • STUDENTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME • • • • “ I CHURCH OF FRIENDSHIP AND GOOD CHEER STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF The Citizens National Bank OF ABILENE. TEXAS At the Close of Business December 31, 1925 ASSETS I� ans and Discount 11.47.1.071.86 U. S. Bonds to secure circulation 50.000.00 Liberty Bonds .17.400.00 Other Stocks and Bonds 415,405.00 Stock in Federal Reserve Bank 9.000.00 Banking house, furn. and fixtures 105.000.00 Other Real Estate......... 7.326.00 Cash in Vault, with other banks, and U. S. Treasury.................. 1.097.899.5« � 3.195.102.44 LIABILITIES Capital Slock................... $ 200.000.00 Surplus .......................... 100.000.00 Undivided Profits ................ 40.000.00 Reserve for Taxes, Int. ft Exp. 20.840.41 Crculation 50.000.00 Dividends Unpaid................... 10,025.00 DEPOSITS- .... individual 2.729.766.81 Banks ........................... 44.470.22 $3,195,102.44 The Above Statement is Correct. —165— JAS. A. LITTLETON, Cashier. - DEPAMTUNT STOR£S LET’S HAVE CLEAN HANDS! “Not how much can I get for these goods bul how little can 1 afford to «ell tl cm for.” That was the sound reasoning that guided Mr. Penney in his «torekeeping hack in the pioneering days when he was laying the foundation of this great family of ilepartment stores. That is the policy which has been followed to this day. And with hundreds of Stores today within easy reach of more than a quarter of the population of the entire L’n'ted States, it is plain to understand why this price-policy has won such universal popularity. This Store subscribes heartily to this policy as every Store in our great family of Stores must. It not only subscribe.- to this policy hut it steadfastly practices it in all its price-naming. Those who desire to make each dollar always buy exactly 100 cents’ worth are remembering this! Tourist Hotel Dining Hall Music Company Inc. Room BEST OF BANQUET SERVICE Will Appreciate Your Patronage W half sale — Retail Dealers in “EVERYTHING IN MUSIC” Under Management Mrs. S. E. Parker 246 Pine Street South Second and Oak Streets ABILENE, TEXAS Let Us Give You— A GENUINE VA PER MARCEL Eat At— PERMANENT WAVE Non-Electric Given by Experts in this shop, also CAMERON’S CAF E all other branches of beaut) culture. MARY BEAUTY SHOP “Quality and Service” ABILENE, TEXAS Phone 271 New Wool worth Bldg. . —166— tf IF IT’S NEW, MINTER DRY GOODS CO. HAS IT IN ABILENE With the largest and most complete stock of everything to wear in this section of the state, we offer advantages of a modern Department Store service to our cus- tomers.— —Moderate Prices —Standard Merchandise —Quick Service —Newest Styles Shop here in person, over the phone, or by mail. |rthrrs;i D:r Gunns Cnj MKNrs ooor.oc V r '. -167- MISS CO-ED You are invited to make our store your Shopping place ALWAYS THE NEWEST STYLES Poston-Hemphill Company LADIES SMART APPAREL To the Student Body Of McMurrv College We are glad you can serve us —We arc glad we can serve you. dome. Let’s Get Acquainted. YOUR FRIEND Babb-Howard Dry Goods Co., Inc. The New Things First” The Old Established Bank This is a strong home hank, devoted to the welfare ami development of this com- munity. We are old in experience hut young in our enthusiasm and in our convic- tion that our best years of service are still before us. You will find in this old, safe institution, just that quality of friendly, helpful service which will be most valuable to your own progress. Our officers are more than just experienced bankers, long familiar with local conditions; they are friends and neighbors whose interests are the same as your own. If you wish to make the most of all that the future holds for you in the way of wealth and opportunity, we are glad to place the facilities and resources of this bank at your command, to help you in every way we can. Farmers Merchants National Bank ABILENE, TEXAS -16a- JOKES Student—What kind of a fellow is Backman? Second Ditto—Well when he gets in a taxi, they leave the “vacant” sign up. Charlie (to Mrs. Cage)—TT)is kitchen is so small that we are going to use condensed milk from now on. “Our night watchman certainly has sharp ears.” “Yes, I noticed that the doors were scratched up around the keyholes.” Dean (to student caught smoking)—Smoking, hey! Student—Naw, tobacco. Prof.—(live me an example of like attracting like. Stude.—Pop drank some wood alcohol and it went to his head. “Jack’s dead. He drank a Lumberjack Highball.’’ “What’s that?’’ “Wood alcohol.” Gentlemen—Please send me a sample case of your Game Preserves, as per your editorial in the Fort Worth Star Telgram. (Signed) Kdgar Irvine. Dumb-bell thinks that the “Corona Borealis” is the crown worn by the Pope. Virginia Potts.—No, thanks, I really don’t like sweet stuffs at all. Ruth DeLong.—Yes, I’m trying to reduce, too. “Some of the girls in Hunt Hall should have been Canadian Mounted Police. They always get their man.” Parson.—Brother Jones, does your daughter trust in God.? Brother Jones.—She must, judging by the company she keeps. “You tickle me. Bob.” “My, what a strange request.”—Dirge. First Bum (arriving in Abilene)—Dis sure must be a college town. Second Bum.—Yes, dey ain’t no cigar butts lyin' around. A girl to be popular today must powder her face and neck.—Rutgers Chanticleer. 169- QUEEN NOT OCCASIONALLY—BUT ALWAYS GOOD PICTURES VAUDEVILLE AND PICTURES Rex Theatre SOUTH SIDE’S NEW THEATRE Most Up-to-I)ate 5c, 10c, 15c Show Anywhere Luker says “It’s great to be assistant business manager of the WAR WHOOP, you get to stay down town every afternoon. Wheie You are Made to Feel at Home and where the service of a well equipped bank is given CENTRAL STATE BANK —170— Abilene, Texas Corner Pine and 2nd Dr. E. R. Middleton Physician and Surgeon Office Phonr 83 — Res. Phone 623 Alexander Bldg. Abilene. Texas Dr. G. N. Wilson Osteopathic Physician Office Phone 2002 — Res. Phone 490 1401-2 Pine St. Dr. Walter R. Sivley Dentist 415-416 Alexander Bldg Phone 406 R. P. Glenn, M. D. Radford Bldg. Abilene, Texas Res. Phone 1307 — Office Phone 401 Dr. G. M. Gillespie Practice Limited to Orthodontia 404 Alexander Bldg. Phone 243 Hugh B. Tandy, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office Phone 83 — Res. Phone 315 401 Alexander Bldg. Abilene, Texas Dr. T. B. Cox Dentist Citizens Bank Bldg. Office Phone 867 — Res. Phone 938J For Fire Insurance—See J. Heavy Clark Auto Loans Telephone 118 J. Frank Clark, M. D. Surgery and Gynecology Citizens Bank Bldg. Phones 382-1768 Abilene, Texas Drs. Leggett Mathews Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Alexander Bldg. — Rooms 413414 Phone 1284 W. Auda Vee Cash, M.D. Medicine and Surgery- Suite 310-311 Alexander Bldg. Office Phones 826 136. Res. Phone 826 Abilene. Texas Laughter Undertaking Company Ambulance Service Phone 460 Abilene, Texas Bovd’s Markets 4 FOR THE REST OF MEATS Bryan P. McFarlane, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Fish, Oysters and Poultry Three Stores in Abilene 406 Alexander Building 423—Office Phones: 353—Sanitarium 1807—Residence. • ■ College Footwear IN THE NEWEST STYLES TO BE SHOWN REED SHOE CO. Shoes Hosiery 256 Pine St. The cover for this annual was created by The DAVID J. MOLLOY CO. 2857 N. Western Avenue Chicago, Illinois £8 � Imm «• Mb m+eh •• lb ' ''HOICE of Tr aub Genuine w Orange Blossom engage- ment and wedding rings is a tribute to the judgment and good taste of the wearer. REX A. SMITH 233 Pine St. MARTIN’S CAKES — CANDIES — COLD DRINKS Come to Us for Your Midnight Lunches. Almost Everything, You Need GROCERIES AND FRUITS Higginbotham-Bartlett Lumber Company Phone No. 7 4th and Pine Streets • • i Abilene’s Big Building Material Store GRACE HOTEL Fry Meat Market L. B. CAMPBELL, .Manager UTHE HOME OF BABY BEEF” Headquarters for Football Teams and Social Headquarters Phones 46 and 47 1022 North Second Street —172— NASH - AJAX NASH LEADS THE WORLD IN MOTOR VALDE MUTUAL MOTOR CO. The Court House is just South of our New Location Wholesale and Retail Distributors of Lee Tires and Tubes Phone 764 3rd and Oak Sts. BRADLEY-JONES COMPANY ABILENE, TEXAS Sporting Goods. Wholesale and Retail. Every kind of Athletic equipment for Schools and Colleges. Special attention given to Class and Letter Sweaters. Special Wholesale Prices to Schools C. W. Clark H. P. Simmons We recognize that PREPARATION is half the battle of life, therefore we are strong for the College boys and girls. ABILENE LAUNDRY COMPANY Launderers and Dry Cleaners of the Dependable Kind PHONE 107 PAN DANDY’S WIFE-SAVING STATION HOT ROLLS EVERY DAY AT NOON AND SUPPER Pure Fruit Pies, Honest-to-Goodness Cakes. Pastry, Etc. SANDWICHES, DRINKS, CURB SERVICE -173- North Fifth Street at Hickory Phone 980 THE YELLOW JOURNAL “The Best Newspaper in the U. S. A.”—Apologies to Denver Post. To read our humanistic philosophy exilerates the mind, and to be ever men- tioned in our columns is a signal honor. WE carry exclusive lea.-ed wire service to HUNT HALL Super-Edition April 1st, 1927 Rose Department Store P one 132 Everything for the College boy or g:rl to Wear at a price you want to pay. Abilene's Fastest Growing Depart- ment Store. Corner 3rd and Pine Sts. GOOD POSITIONS Thousands of firms nearer our affiliated Employment Department than others. Ten times as many positions a grad- uates. Write today for free copy of Position Contract and special offer. Address Draug- hon’s College at either place below. DRAUGHON’S Abilene, Wichita Falls, Texas PHONE 134 Support the Publications Rent Cars Baggage By YELLOW CABS BUYING A 1140 N. 1st Day or Nite GALLEON She wbert-W agner Millinery Shoppe Snappy Hats for the College Girl 157 Pine St. in Puett Drug Store PALM BARBER SHOP —in— PALM HOTEL The Students Barber Shop” D. N. DARNELL BROS. REAL ESTATE — BUILDING 262 1-2 Pine St. Phone 1123 Ben L Cox Thos. E. Hayden, Jr. COX HAYDEN ATTORNEYS AT LAW Abilene, Texas 174— IN APPRECIATION TO ALL THOSE WHO IN ANY WAY HELPED WITH THE COMPILATION AND PUBLICATION OF THIS BOOK WE DEDICATE THIS SPACE -175- THE PASTOR AND MEMBERS OF THE FIRST METHODIST CHURCH Recognize with deep appreciation the fact that much of the fine spirit and enthusiasm of the various organizations of this church is contributed by the large •• number of teachers and students of r McMURRY COLLEGE Who each wreck take active part in the services. A Welcome awaits all new student . WESTEX CREAMERY COMPANY MINGUS-PRICE The Men's and Boys' Store Headquarters for all College Boys SPECIAL ICE CREAM AND SHER- “Everything New That's Good in COMMENCEMENT TOGGERY BETS FOR PARTIES. Molds of all designs in colors. Yes, we also features Ladies' Silk Chiffon Hosiery—the noted Everwear Brand—all colors— Special $1.95 Phones 1731-1732 ABILENE, TEXAS ■ Trade with the stores that Advertise � ' —176— THE SCHOOL ANNUAL IS AMONG AMERICA'S MOST PRECIOUS INSTI- TUTIONS. OS ON ITS PAGES LIE THE ARTISTIC EXPRESSION OF YOUNG AMERICA. j® BUILDED IN- TO IT IS THE LIFE OF OUR YOUTH. ® IT IS A MIRROR THAT REFLECTS THE INSPIRATIONS OF YOUNG MANHOOD AND ASPIRING WOMAN- HOOD. OS FITTING INDEED THAT SO MANY OF THE YEAR BOOKS SHOULD SEEK THE FAITHFULNESS OF REPRODUCTION AND THE FINE EXPERT TOUCH OF THE CRAFTS- MANSHIP CHERISHED BY THE SOUTHWESTERN ENGRAVING COMPANY Fort Worth :: Dallas :: Houston :: Tulsa :: Wichita Falls