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Panther - October 1939

Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College

Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.pvamu.edu/pv-panther-newspapers VOICE OF THE SPECIAL EDITION STUDENTS PRAIRIE VIEW-WILEY GAME

Vol. 12 Prairie View State College, Prairie View Branch, Hempstead, Texas, October, 1939 No. 1 , WILDCATS TO MEET IN ANNUAL CLASH MISS CAROTHERS "Miss P. V. IMiss Prairie View To Be Crowned Between WINS CONTEST Halves As P. V. Band Parades RECORD ATTENDANCE EXPECTED

Miss Carothers Wins Miss P. V. Grid Clash Doped To Be Toughest In Years; Prairie View Contest over Misses Johnson, And Wiley In Top Condition For Historic Fray Howard and Roberts

By Donald A. Brooks By Ethel B. Alexander FAMOUS TENOR TO SING HERE Before an estimated crowd of Amid the enthusiastic yells of 20,000 football-loving spectators approximately 900 Prairie View on October 16, 1939, at 3 P. M., students, Miss Jimmie Helena Music Department Presents the eleventh annual grudge clash Carothers,^attractive senior from Roland Hayes to Students of the Prairie View Panthers and Houston, Texas, was named the the Wiley Wildcats will resume winner of the Miss Prairie View Roland Hayes, inter-nationally at the beautiful Cotton Bowl of contest which' ended Thursday famous tenor, will be the guest the Texas State Fair in Dallas, evening, October 12, in the Gym. of the Prairie View student body Texas. The audience tensely waited and faculty for two days in this For the past eleven years the for the last report of the nomi­ month. On Sunday afternoon, Tigers and Panthers have fought nees as Jesse H. Sterling, Editor- October 22 at 3:00 o'clock, he will it out, game after game, year af­ in-Chief of the Panther, and Roland Hayes, famous lyric be presented in a recital in the ter year, on one of the most color­ Senior in the Division of Arts Miss Jimmy Carothers, voted ful grid fields in the Southwest. tenor, who will appear in Recital Auditorium-Gymnasium. On both and Sciences, walked toward the Miss Prairie View by the student days he will be available for in­ At the end of these eleven years, at the Auditorium-Gymnasium on microphone with the results in body, will be crowned in the Cot­ formal visits and conferences. the Wiley eleven has a slight— Ifis hand. Miss Helen Johnson, ton Bowl, October 16. Sunday, October 22. yes, a very slight margin of beautiful nominee of San Anton­ Prairie View considers this games won over Prairie View. io, Texas, placed a close second, visit as a very rare opportunity Considering this as a factor in with Misses Marguerite Howard, FRESHMAN INTERVIEWS SHOW for the student body, the faculty favor of Wiley, there must also of San Antonio, Texas, and Chris­ and the Southwest. Mr. Hayes, be considered the factor in Prairie tine Roberts, of Bay C:-ty, Texas, one of the most distinguished View's favor—that the Panthers falling third and four ih respec- INTEREST IN MANY ACTIVITIES artists on the concert stage, was have been picked by many out- born in CurrwiBe. Ga. When a stand in ft* gnorfrq. wvitorc +r> +Vio boy, he moved with his family to Southwest Conference champions are members of the Senior class. According to enthusiasm shown the faculty members have mercy Chatanooga, Tenn., where his Escorted to the front of the by freshmen in classrooms, dormi­ on the Freshmen'."' this year. A record attendance mother felt he would have a bet­ is expected to witness this battle Auditorium, and to the micro­ tories and meetings of various or­ Lena Minor of Beaumont: "I ter opportunity to go to school. phone by Joe Reyes and Penn ganizations, they promise to rank don't believe I could have chosen of the year, this encounter be­ Here he found work in a factory tween two vicious elevens, each McElroy, managers, Miss Car- high in scholastic and extra cur­ a better place." ricula activities. It is interest­ that made window weights. His striving to gain that which, at others was presented to the stu­ Charlie Williams (President of ing to know how they are adjust­ first idea of becoming a singer best, only one can possess. dent body by Editor-in Chief the Freshman Class) of Fort ing themselves to their new en­ was a result of meeting an Ober- The bands of both teams will Sterling. She thanked the stu­ Worth: "Prairie View comes next vironments. I stopped several lin music student at the age of ostentatiously flaunt their colors dents for helping her to win the to I. M. Terrell. I chose Prairie here and there to get their reac­ seventeen. Later he rendered a between halves to fill even that coveted title. View because it has much to of­ tions towards Prairie View. They series of church concerts, attend­ period with a picture of gayety, Herbert Coleman, Junior, and fer, and too, I like extra-curricu­ expressed themselves as follows: ed Fisk University, studied at blending in with the gaudiness of member of the Panther Staff, at­ lar activities. The freshman class the New England conservatory of the gay masses in the grand­ tended the thermometer which Robert Oneal Harris of Corpus is going to be the best in the Music and appeared on concert marked at the end of the second Christi: "I think Prairie View is stand; and to top it all the allur­ history of Prairie View." stages both here and abroad. report Miss Carothers' lead over an ideal place. The social side ing Miss Jimmie Carothers will offers enough amusement for the A. W. Britt of Waxahachie: be crowned, on the fifty-yard Miss Howard, who had headed Today Roland Hayes stands as number of studies we have." "Mr. Fuller and the Music De­ stripe, Miss Prairie View for the nominees for about two days. one of the greatest lyric tenors Evelyn Jordan of Athens: "I partment are swell." 1939-40, one of Texas' greatest Business managers for Misses on the concert stage, and one of was a bit homesick; however, I Verma M. Rice of Jefferson: "I feminine honors. She will be at­ Jimmie Carothers, Helen John­ the great singers of the time. In am learning to like Prairie View worked hard to get to Prairie tended by three other beautiful son, Marguerite Howard, and 1924, he was awarded the tenth since I have to stay." View. I hope to become an ac­ Prairie View coeds, runners-up in Christine Roberts were, respec­ Spingarn Medal for the "reputa­ Clarence Jones (Drum Major) tive member of the Y. W. C. A. the annual campus rivalry for tively: Joe Reyes, L. G. Brother- tion he gained as a singer in of Dallas: "The activities are It's a fine organization for young the honor. ton, C. B. Bunkley, and Jack England, Germany, Russia, France swell." women." Noise makers will mak6 noise, Brooks. and especially in America, where Helen Curl, Christine Pierce Audrey Davis: "I am crazy bands will make music, baloons he was soloist for the Boston and Willetta Shuffer: "We will about this place." will soar, pennants will ripple in Symphony Orchestra, and because be glad when our contracts are Alfred (harlie) Gilkerson of the cool breeze characteristic of Noted Social Worker in all his singing he has so finely over, because we are anxious to Peoria, 111.: "Prairie View is a this season of the year, saluting interpreted the beauty and charm To Make Second start to school." swell place. I think the southern the classic of the year. Jollity of the Negro folk song." Appearance Verta Medlock of Greenville: ladies are more beautiful than will prevail. This will truly be "I like Prairie View fine. Will the northern ladies." In his release to the papers, O. the event of the season, the thrill Anderson Fuller, head of the of the year, the battle of the cen­ K i r b y Page, internationally tury. known author and social evange­ Music Department here, stated: list, will appear on Prairie View's "Mr. Hayes is presenting a most campus on October 22 to discuss II0LLISTER AS I SAW I T unsual program of Art songs, Many New Faces On world problems with the student By Ada Louise Evans Negro folk songs and Spirtuals. body. College Faculty Mr. Page is the author of In all of his songs, not only the Hollister is located in the heart Situated on picturesque Lake eighteen volumes on international, traditional Negro Melodies hut Each year Prairie View State of the splendid natural beauties Taneycoms which affords oppor­ economic, social and religious the most impressive lyrics of the College adds new members to its of the Ozarks. It is a Y. W. C. A. tunity for swimming and boating, questions. His works have been faculty to replace those who are camp which accommodates be­ Hollister is an ideal camp site. masters, he sings in such a way translated into many foreign "on leave" and those who have tween three and four hundred The mountains add to its charm that every moment one forgets languages. "Must We Go to War" gone to other schools to serve. student christian leaders from by forming a natural barrier from and "Creative Pioneers" are his about the artist as an interpreter This year is no exception, and Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and noise and distraction. latest books. who comes between the audience marks the return of former fa­ Arkansas. The camp includes A day at Hollister begins about culty members as well as the ad­ He has spoken constantly be­ and the song". about fifty cabins; an adminis­ 6:30 for those more stout hearted dition of new faculty members. fore many types of audiences in tration building; dining hall; li­ souls, with a cold dip in the lake People within a radius of one all sections of the country. He The names of the new and re­ brary and book room for reading, or a brisk walk in the chilly, in­ hundred and fifty miles are ex­ turned members, along with the has spoken to three hundred col- browsing or buying books; tennis vigorating mountain air. For the pected to come to Prairie View schools they attended and the de- (Continued on page 4) courts and a base ball diamond. (Continued on page 3) for the Sunday afternoon concert. (Continued on page 4) Page 2 THE PANTHER October, 1939 October, 1939 THE PANTHER Page 3 P. V.-WILEY GAME GIRL CAGERS START TRACK STAR WINS THE PANTHER TEXAS BEATS FIRST WORKOUTS PROSE AND POETRY TO BE THRILLER WIDE ACCLAIM The prospect of Prairie View's "Voice of the Students" PANTHERS 18-14 lb, Wildcats Doped To Go Down Music is the essence of beau­ 1. John Montgomery, 233 Before Panther Barrage girls' basketball team is very ty. Its harmony gives peace and Tackle, Henderson, Texas. promising and the members of A CHRISTIAN CONCEPT OF tide, let him know its flood The mighty Prairie View Pan­ contentment to the soul. Appre­ 2. W i s t e r Lee, 185 lb Back, the team are looking toward the Edited monthly by the students of Prairie View College FRIENDSHIP also. thers, picked by many to win the Meeting October 16, the Pra- ciation for good music denotes Corsicana, Texas. coming season with much enthu­ For what is your friend that you Southwest Conference race, were rie View Panthers and the Wiley culture and refinement. 3. Frank Slider, 191 lb End, siasm. The team has a well ex­ Definition of Friendship should seek him with hours to upset in their first game, by the Wildcats will renew their twenty- EXECUTIVE STAFF 9 The Prairie View Concert Or­ A friend is someone with whom Temple, Texas. perienced nucleus, plus plenty of kill? unpredictable Texas Steers. one year feud in the Cotton Bowl chestra, a recent addition to the I dare to be myself—a person Seek him always with hours to 4. Curtis Marks, 196 lb, End, in Dallas. The game promises reserves. Editor-in-Chief Jesse H. Sterling Trailing 14-6 with about 2 min­ activities and curriculum of the with whom my soul can go naked. live. Paris, Texas to be one of the most thrilling yet. The new members are: guards: Managing Editor .. Ethel B. Alexander utes to play in the final quarter, Prairie View Music department, is Ye are my friends, if ye do For it is his to fill your need, but 5. Jacques Patterson, 161 lb, On paper, P. V. seems to hold an May Robinson, Doris Frazier, Business Manager George W. Lacy the Texas Steer seemed doomed, an organization whose aim is to whatsoever I command you. not your emptiness. Back, Gary, Indiana. edge on the "never say die" Wild­ Ethel Collins, Annie Paris, Mayon Treasurer Donald A. Brooks but all of a sudden dame fortune fulfill the needs of a growing mu­ Henceforth I call you not ser­ And in the sweetness of friend­ 6. General Hamilton, 175 lb, cats. Nearly all last year's Pan­ Fields, Carabelle Toles, S. Wea­ Seeretary-to-Staff Alice Marie Jones flashed her smile. Ford and sic department and its students. vants; for the servant knoweth ship let there be laughter, and Back, San Marcos. ther letter men returned, while ver, and S. Medlock. The for­ Smith broke through the Pan­ It is desired, that the orchestra not what his lord doeth; but I sharing of pleasures. 7. Richard Cannon, 170, lb reports from Wiley indicate that wards are: Geraidine Paris, Be­ EDITORIAL STAFF ther's forward wall and blocked be a medium of cultural growth have called you friends; for all For in the dew of little things the Back, Texarkana. Coach Long has to build up a new atrice Paris, Esta M. Toliver, John Burton's punt on Prairie Associate Editor Aldena B. Howell through both participation and things that I have heard of my heart finds its morning and is 8. Leroy Mai-ion, 1931b, Guard, team, using Freshmen and last Edith Williams, Annie Cross, View's 30 yard stripe. Anderson Sports Editor Joseph M. Reyes listening. Father I have made known unto refreshed. Texarkana. year's sub-material. Murvie Greene, Vernall Holloway, grabbed the pigskin as it bounced Men Harrison Kennison you. —Kahlil Gibran. Last year, P. V. and Wiley bat­ Cecelia Hines, Helen Moore, and The Concert Orchestra is un­ and dashed over the goal line to Women Willie Jewell Cole The Value of Friendship Technique for Finding Tillie Bowers. der the direction of N. L. Gerren, tled to 6-6 tie, the Panthers push- Alliniece Earns His Share of .Gladys Webster To have a friend is to have one You were another of the multi­ make the score 14-12 with one The old members are: forwards Feature Editor a recent addition to the personnel Glory at Meets of the sweetest gifts that life tude and a half minutes to play. Juanita Goodlow (Captain 1938- Music Editor Doris E. Sampson of the Music department. Mr. can offer. To be a friend is to Of voyagers upon time's rest­ Receiving the kick-off after 1939), Julia Hubbard, Ema Starks Literary Editor Essie Marie Thomas Gerren is a graduate of the Fine Fred Alliniece, destined to be­ have a solemn and tender educa­ less stream, touchdown, with 18 seconds left Lottie Boone, Ewart Locke. The Campus Editor Geraidine Walker Arts School of the University of come one of P. V.'s immortals in Art Editors .Herbert Coleman, L. G. Brotherton tion of the soul from day to day. Until a chance remark of yours to play, Prairie View punted on mm guards ai-e: Lillie B. Simond, Hel­ Kansas and of the Moscow Con­ the track realm, will take his A friend gives us confidence for imbued third down, the Texas safety man en Johnson, Van Betty Robinson Exchange Editor _ Pauline Wall servatory in Russia. He was place in the Panther Hall of life. He makes us go outside of A barren hour with life, and took the oval and advanced to and Dimples Coffey. Society Editor Ruby O. Brown guest artist on the National Con­ Fame along with John Marion, ourselves. He takes heed of our fired the dream the 20 before being downed. At Slider Science Editor J. W. Hodges vention Artist Night in Kansas great P. V. half miler. Alliniece health, our aims, our plans. A Of friendship that I deemed could this point a roughing penalty 9. James Rhodes, 1931b, Cen- Agriculture Editor .Claude Sansom City during the summer of 1938. earned his share of glory in big friend remembers us when we never be; against Slider, great Panther end, ter, Wiergate. Panther Girl Star Religious Editor M. E. Crawford Mr. Gerren is a notable violinist. time meets this summer, by win­ And now my thoughts look cost P. V. half the distance to the 10. Lonnie Powell, 2041b, End, have forgotten ourselves. A friend In N A A U Meet ning and placing in every meet. backward to the time goal line. With only 12 seconds Wiergate. CIRCULATION STAFF The Glee Club is in rehearsal may rebuke us and we are not At the Central Collegiate meet That moment, like a flower, re­ to play, Stone, a lefthander, took 11. Ike Benjamin, 1301b Back for a performance at the Houston angered; he may praise us and Prairie View is the first south­ held in June, he placed second in Circulation Manager Crawford Bunkley Coliseum, Thursday, October 12. and we are not embarrassed. vealed to me the pass from center, backed up Ardmore, Oklahoma. lA Lee ern Negro college to have a girl the 400 yard dash, competing Assistants K. H. Montgomery, Thomas Gray Its hidden gold, and set our and rifled a 50 yard pass down 12. Q. T. Banks, 1751b guard, Because of the loss of nine mem­ It takes a great soul to be a ing- over a touch down early in trackster hold a membership card against the cream of the white hearts in rhyme. the field over the head of Cannon, Little Rock, Arkansas. bers, replacement are in progress friend, a large Catholic, steadfast the first period. But Wiley came from the Gulf Association of the collegiate world. P. V.'s safety man, to the 5 yard 13. Aaron Reames, 1701b guard, SPECIAL REPORTERS through try-outs. The Choir, the and loving spirit. One must for­ back fighting in the second half Amateur Athletic Union of the Alliniece also participated in How much of happiness lies in a line. Here Anderson took the Little Rock, Arkansas. largest Negro College Choir in give much, forget much and for­ to even the count. There after, United States. The card was the A. A. U. track and field meet Crawford Keith, Levi Curl, Emanuel Peterson, Quentin Banks, Merle glance ball and waltzed across for the 14. Alfred Gilkerson, 17 9 lb the South, has an enrollment of bear much to be a friend. It costs the two teams fought on even given to Coach S. B. Taylor in held in Lincoln, Nebraska, last T. Fields, Leona Redus, Charles Johnson Or random word, that like a winning Steer touchdown. Back, Peoria, Illinois. 214. With 72 majors and 7 mi­ to be a friend. Nothing else in terms until the shrill of the final the late summer for the Nationals July 4. The A. A. U. is perhaps sudden ember Standing out for the Panthers 15. P. D. Mosley, 1471b Back, nors, the Music department is the life costs so much unless it is whistle. held September 3 for Senior Wo­ the biggest meet in the U. S.; TYPISTS Cleaves through the darkness were Captain Montgomery, "Hog- Goose Creek. largest in its history. For appre­ motherhood. It not only costs The two teams have met an­ men at Waterbury, Conn. The that is, a large number of schools like a golden lance, man" Howard, "Wolf" Brown, 16. Penn McElroy, 1701b Back Roy Bailey, Paul Bailey, Delores Quarles, I. V. Meyers ciation of good music and enter­ time, affection, patience, and love, nually since 1918j Below are the Prairie View girl trackster is and amateur clubs participate in Striking old beauty that two "Ox" Marks and "Big Train" Ft. Worth. tainment, attend the student re­ but sometimes it costs one's life. results of the games: Willie Jewel Cole with only two this meet. Running in the A. A. hears remember! Hopkins. Steer stars were Cap­ 17. R. B. Brown, 1451b Back, Printed by the Printing Department of Prairie View State College citals on Thursday and Sunday One of the deepest thoughts to 1918 Wiley 7, Prairie View 0 seasons of track experience. U. Junior 400 meter, Alliniece Y'ou would have been a stranger tain Barret, Anderson, Nix and Ardmore, Oklahoma. G. C. Bell, Supervisor evenings. me is this: a real friend will never 1919 Wiley 3, Prairie View 6 Jewel was Prairie View's sole hit the tape, taking first place in still Tip me get away from me, or try to, or Smith. 1920 Wiley 3, Prairie View 0 representative at the N. A. A. U. the excellent time of 48.5. T'fratrffc-ro; "Xia- a—ggefcr- •'•Ymfrg—M* 192 r Xviiey i, "rraiilE "YlBW S Meet,- aitir "WHS me nl'st oti'uiern Against au'tiki' TT^TT Js ''El-Win THE VALUE OF EXTRA-CURRICULA ACTIVITIES the direction of O. A. Fuller is say to another, "In this one life infinity. HOLLISTER AS I SAW IT 1922 Wiley 16, Prairie View 18 Negri girl to enter the Nationals. Miller, U. S. C.; Archie Williams, offering the student body the op­ we have to live, let us share all —Anderson M. Scruggs As soon as a boy or girl announces his or her intention to attend 1923 Wiley 10, Prairie View 6 She participated in the 100 meter Olympic Champion; John Wood­ portunity to enjoy the melodious things, temporal and spiritual. My Friend—Tribute college, friends and parents immediately surround them to give ad­ (Continued from page 1) 1924 Wiley 0 Prairie View 3 and 200 meter open races. In ruff, Olympic Champion; and strains of good music. Your joys shall be my joys, your I love you not only for what vice and information. The college takes up this task where friends 1925 Wiley 6, Prairie View 12 the offset she ran and won the Jimmy Herbert, former N. Y. U. sorrows my sorrows. In absence you are, but for what I am when rest of us it begins at the ringing and relatives left off, and continues to give the freshman advcie for 1927 Wiley 7, Prairie View 2 last heat of the 100 meter in 12.6 star, Alliniece placed fourth after you shall be near me. You shall I am with you of the first breakfast bell when a whole semester. Throughout this period the freshman often won­ 1926 Wiley 6, Prairie View 3 seconds. As she broke the tape a hard battle. never be so far away from me I love you not only for what we wake up with a start and dive ders as to the validity of the information he or she is receiving. EXCHANGE 1928 Wiley 19, Prairie View 15 the last call for the semi-finals of Fred Alliniece, Prairie View's that I cannot hear your voice in you have made of yourself but for into our damp clothes. After Hopkins Upon what bases can this person give me advice? Has he had any 1929 Wiley 0, Prairie View 9 the 100 Meter Run was in Pro­ own, is considered 1940 Olympic NEWS the twilight and in the night sea­ what you are making of me. breakfast one may play a game 18. R. B. Howard, 190 Tackle, actual experience in this type of thing? 1930 Wiley 17, Prairie View 13 gress. She then went back, took material. son. Your letters shall make me I love you for putting your of tennis (if the courts are dry), Ardmore, Oklahoma. During Orientation Week at Prairie View, the freshman student 1931 Wiley 0, Prairie View 20 her mark, and placed third in the The Panther in the past has strong and glad. With you I shall hand into my heaped-up heart and browse through the books in the 19. Lawrence Hightower, 1741b is introduced to the extra-curricula activities on this campus. Here 1932 Wiley 13, Prairie View 0 semifinals. She did not go to the enjoyed exchanging its publica­ never be greatly reserved. To passing over all the frivolous and library, walk with a new found, Back, Crokett. the freshman student is confronted with the problem of what activi­ 1933 Wiley 6, Prairie View 0 final as only two were selected Athletic Program tion with many of the leading you, I may speak the deepest weak things that you cannot help friend, clean ones cabin or g o 20. Von Hollins, 1801b Back, ties he or she should participate in. The student publication, the 1934 Wiley 12, Prairie View 13 from the semi-finals'. She ran colleges of this country. The thoughts of my heart. With you seeing there, and drawing out in­ back to bed until time for the Houston Includes Boxing voice of the student body, is attempting to help freshmen become 1935 Wiley 0, Prairie View 0 second in the heats of the 200 and staff is always glad to receive the alone I laugh. With you alone I to the light all the beautiful, morning religious service. These 21. F. D. Smith, 1451b Back, aware of the value of extra-curricula activities. A brief question­ 1936 Wiley 7, Prairie View 0 fourth in the finals. The race was publications of other colleges and shed tears and am not ashamed. radiant things that no one else Services always leave one in a 22. Robert Smith, 240 Tackle, In the eastern and middle wes­ naire was sent to the faculty mmebers of this institution. Mist of 1937 Wiley 0, Prairie View 13 won in the record -breaking time enjoys reading them very much. To you only, can I say: had looked quite far enough to more serious frame of mind, so Ft. Worth. tern states boxing is included in these questionnaires have been returned. Although the information 1938 Wiley 6, Prairie View 6 of 25.5 seconds. In that race To the publications listed below "Here am I, an undisguised see. the next hour is usually spent in 23. Hebert Bailey, 1761b Guard, the athletic program of nearly has not been tabulated, a sample of the findings revealed by the ques­ were Stella Walsh (white) Po­ (a partial list of Panther ex­ soul. All others know me in I love you for closing your eyes meditation, talking quietly with 24. Oneal Baldwin, 1551b all of the colleges. Boxing is tionnaires is given here. lish Olympic runner of twelve changes) the Panther extends some moods. You know me to the discord in me, and for add­ ones friends or writing letters. Back, Liberty, Texas. included on a basis similar to that A member of the faculty who participated in the Y. M. C. A. 29. George Phillips, 16 0 lb years experience and A. A. U. best wishes for a successful in all moods." ing to the music in me by wor­ The commission groups meet di­ 25. John Cooley, 1711b guard on which baseball and golf are during his college days returned his questionnaire with the following Back, Cleburne. runner of Penn. Jeanette Harris school year and invites them to —Charles McCadden. shipful listening. rectly after this period. These Corsicana. carried on. remark, "There is more practical social adjustment to be found in 30. Arthur Lilly, 1701b End, and other Notheastern participi- continue the exchange relation­ A Code of Friendship I love you because you are groups plan and discuss programs Boxing demands good condi­ 26. Charles Ellison, 171 lb Houston. tants. extra-curricular than in curricula activities." Another, having par­ ship of previous years: And let there be no purpose in helping me to make of the lumber to be used in the various local or­ tioning and sportsmanship. It is Guard, Holder, Oklahoma. 31. Roosevelt Brown, 140 fb Cole's best time for a hundred ticipated in football, basketball, tennis, dramatics, debating, literary Wiley Reporter, Wiley College; friendship save the deepening of my life not a tavern, but a ganizations. After a magnifi- a builder of character. It calls 27. Eugene Jenkins, 1691b Cameron. is 11.6 run first at' Tuskegee In­ and political clubs, choir, juartets, concert choir, orchestra, Y. M. C. A. Bishop Herald, Bishop College; of the spirit. temple, not a reproach but a ciently delicious Hollister dinner for brains, instinct, science, foot­ Center, Henderson. 32. John Burton, 2281b Center, stitute Ala. May 13, when she en­ and college fraternity, says, "I regard the extra-curricular activities For love that seeks aught but the song. one feels ready for anything and work, plus the punch and game- Texas Star, Texas College; Sam­ 28. John Horton, 1691b Guard, Corpus Christi. tered the 100 yard run there. in which I have participated equally as helpful, and in some cases disclosure of its own mystery I love you because you have you have all the evening to do it ness. uel Huston Digest, Samuel Hus­ Beaumont. 33. James Sharpe, 1801b Back, more so, than the prescribed curriculum. They are responsible for is not love but a net cast forth; done more than any creed could in—play tennis, base ball or ping Prairie View has always de­ ton College; Campus Digest, Tus- Kansas City, Kansas. OUTLOOK O F many personal adjustments, and have served to extend my usefulness have done to make me happy. pong, read, swim, hike, wash or BASKETBALL manded good character and kegee Institute; Southern Digest, and only the unprofitable is 34. Isaac Nelson, 1921b Tac­ in the community where I have lived and worked." have a good bull session. In the TEAM IS BRIGHT sportsmanship and certainly she Southern University; Xavier Her­ caught. You have done it just by being lister as a spirit of friendship and kle, Ocala, Fla. A faculty member who participated in basketball and track says, And let your best be for your yourself. evening, after supper, songs are understanding. It is at Hollister is not going to let this opportun­ ald, Xavier University; The Hill 35. Julius Whiteside, 195 lb The outlook of the basketball "Extra-curricula activity trains one to use leisure time better in and friend. Perhaps that's what being a sung beside the lake and then we that we come to know each other- ity to develop more fine young Top, Howard University. Cameron. team is brighter than it was at out of college." Another faculty member who participated in inter­ If he must know the ebb of your friend means after all. all asemble in the auditorium for better and consequently to ap­ men slip by. The Yellow Jacket, West Vir­ 36. John Witlow, 160 lb Back, any time last year. The team collegiate sports, debating, dramatics, glee club, Y. M. C. A. and stu­ —Anonymous. the evening lecture on some cur­ preciate each other more. I sec Since boxing is an indoor sport, ginia State; The Maroon Tiger, Little Rock, Arkansas will miss badly the play of Cap- dent paper says, "It is my opinion that more of the lasting benefits rent problem of interest. it would most likely come in the Morehouse College; The Fisk THE COLLEGE OBSERVES Hollister also as an opportunity 37. Amze Byrd, 1701b Guard, of college training accrue to the student active in extra-curricular Payne and Simmons who were winter when there are not many Herald, Fisk University; The BOOK WEEK pose of stimulating individus Hollister nights are truly en­ for students in segregated areas Little Rock, Arkansas. activities than to that student who takes no part in them." And very dependable. There are pros­ other sport activities. This would Campus Mirror, Spelman College. interest in reading current ma chanting. Some of the glamour to come together and thereby 38. Isaiah Lowe, 170 lb Back finally another Prairie View College faculty member who was active pects for one of the best team in i help to'stimulate school spirit" The Arkansawyer, Arkansas In an effort to create a campus terial and wholesome books. Eac of the "deep south" was revived realize bonds of unity that make Grambling, La. in the Y. M. C. A. and the Literary Society says, "The opportunity the school's history. The material For a nucleus we could depend State College; The Famcean, instructor spent from 10-15 mir when we rode down the beautiful them brothers. 39. DuBois Richardson, 1601b for creative expression through the Literary Society and contacts wide interest in Book Week, Mr. is very promising both in quan- upon such fellows as Robert How- Florida A. & M.; The Alcorn Her­ utes of their class period empha white river in an old river hoat. The student that goes there Center, Texarkana. through the Y. M. C. A. have helped me more than my academic O. J. Baker, the supervisor of tity and quality. ard, Emanuel Lofton, and Curtis ald, Alocrn College; The Ken­ sizing the value of periodicals t The clear, jewel-studded sky, the is never again quite the same nar­ 40. Andrew Hopkins, 208, End, studies in my social adjustments." this program, deviated from the There are many high school Marks, heavyweights; F Viola student courses, and the necessit rippling, light reflecting river, row-minded, prejudiced, intorable tucky Thorobred, Kentucky State; original library display and the Crocket. stars, among whom are Walker j and Robert Blocker, light heavy­ The Aurora, Knoxville College. of general and specific reading the soft sounds of voices singing person. The men and women, 41. F. L. Haynes, 1601b Back, chapel exercises by enlisting the and Watson of Chicago. Out -weights;for Percy Faulder, Pery FRIENDSHIP This wide-spread scope has fo old songs combined with the who with their sincere convic­ Gainsville. cooperation of various student the team are a copule of boys Rodges, and Mathes Dickson, A THOUGHT its object the development of mummer of the boat engine made tions have made Hollister possi­ S. B. Taylor, Head Coach It is very important that freshmen students make wise choices organizations of the campus and from Yates in Houston and the middleweights; Marvin Calhoun wholesome attitude toward th a never to be forgotten memory ble, hand down to each succeer- W. H. Booker and Trent Rus­ in selecting college chums or friends. Many good students have been the faculty members. high school in Beaumont, Chai-1- Bailey Peterson, and Paul Bailey, library, and the use and preser But Hollister is more than a ing group the torch of truth and sell, Assistant Coaches led astray by those whom they selected to be their close companions. To know .what to do is Wisdom, Both the Anna Laura Evans ton-Pollard. welterweights; and R. "Wolf" vation of books in general. It i place to go for a good time. It faith and love for all mandkind. To help the freshman students the college minister has contributed to know how to do it is skill; to Club and the Coed Club of Black- Robert Rayford Jr., Football The team will be built around Brown and Cornelius "C u b" believed to have been more bene has a deeper and, I think, more Hollister as I see it is an embodi­ from his scrap book the information found in the literary column on Manager lettermen Collins, Powell, Nor- j Young, lightweights and feather- do the thing as it should be done shear Hall exhibited book dis­ ficial in reaching the majority o important meaning. I see Hoi- ment of real Christianity. this page. Edward Evans, Trainer man, Cannon and McMillan. ! weights. is service. plays and discussions for the pur­ students.

X THE PANTHER October, 1939

Enrollment Increases Y W C A Begins Most DILLETANTES CONTINUE KANDID Kj KOMMENTS ACTIVITIES To New High Colorful Year In "If I Didn't Care" may be Its History The Dilletante Literary Society Theresa Roberts has her hands Reba Crosby's theme for she According to figures obtained which in previous years has made full with crab Julius White and broke down in tears when Leroy from Registrar Wm. H. Wiggins, The Y. W. C. A. began on Sep­ very definite impressions on stu­ Horace McMillan, the ex-, still Marion, all-American guard can­ the enrollment for the first se- tember 13 what promises to be dent life in Prairie View has around. didate, left for the Texas College- mestre 1939-40 is 1046. The en­ the most colorful year since its made a start this year which A popular 'ham' spot is under Panther clash. rollment is distributed by Divi­ organization. The first activity promises similar results. "wishing tree" on the edge of Too Bad: Gus Lyons does not sions as follows: Agriculture 182; was the greeting of bewildered The success of the society in "crab orchard" down from the have a girl; Graham is so pretty, Arts and Sciences 340; Home Eco­ freshmen among the throngs of previous years has been due senior garden. Here 'hams' gather he thinks; M. Navy, W. Green, nomics 295; Mechanic Arts 147; students who milled about the largely to the hearty cooperation to discuss broken loves and for­ and A. Curl declined the nomina­ Nursing Education 27. There are station on a dismal September given by each Dilletante in every mulate new ones. Voris James is tion for Miss P. V.; C. Sansom eight persons enrolled in the Morning. The members of the movement and to the wise spon­ the popular prexy. Membership evades the cuts; Mildred McLe- graduate division. The distribu­ "Y" cabinet took it upon them­ sorship of the club sponsor, Mrs. is open to women haters, the re­ more can't get started; B. Heard tion of enrollment by classes is as selves to see that the new passen­ R. B. Isaac. jected, and the afraid to try. is out of circulation. follows: Seniors 150; Juniors, gers on the "Ship of College The newly elected cabinet is as FLASH! Make way for J. C. The biggest lover on the cam­ 159; Sophomores, 198; Freshmen, Life" were safely aboard. Help­ follows: President, Miss Doris High- Monroe under "wishing tree." pus (weight 250) is Tommy 369; NYA, 100; Contract Stu­ ing them to their rooms and com­ tower After shaking off the old stand­ Charlton, making his bid for Ida dents, 40. ing to their rescue on any diffi­ Vice President, Herbert Cole­ by, Ethel McPeters, for Marnell Mae Boudreaux via the college The enrollment shows a decided culty arising during registration. man, Jr. Splain, he was given the same exchange route. increase as compared to the en­ To aid the freshmen to become Secretary, Miss Anna Melba shake for a crab boy. Is John Burton still being true rollment at the same time last acquainted with each other, a to Susie Stephens, or can't he do year. There were 1011 persons "Freshman Mixer" was given. Curl We don't know definitely, but it any better? P. S., Susie is on enrolled during the first semester Approximately 350 freshmen stu­ Treasurer, Miss Francis Howell is said on the campus that C. B. the campus. 1938-39. dents, accompanied by several fa­ Reporter, Miss Marian Mat­ (Beans) Bunkley has a crush on "It's Funny to Everyone But culty members and the joint "Y" thews a sweet soph lady from Austin, Me" sings Anita Caperton after cabinets explored the lovely namely Dorothy Nell Campbell. J. L. Biase cut out to Gwen Craw­ N. F. A. HAS EXHIBIT AT woods near the campus. Finding Give "Beans" a break. After two WILD LIFE IN TEXAS AS ford. STATE FAIR the location ideal, the group en­ years, he needs one. PRESENTED BY E. P. Roy Sealey is unusually happy gaged in singing, games, and George Lacy, the pride of Port HADDON these days. Can Ada Louise be stunt contests. Prizes were Arthur, is suffering from a brok­ An N. F. A. exhibit represent­ the reason why? awarded to the winners. en heart. His love of a decade ing five areas of Vocational Agri­ Mrs. W. R. Banks will present Washington D. C., is full of The "Y" is interested in all married—to someone else. But culture in Texas is being spon­ to the students of Prairie View, charming people, isn't it, Martha phases of college life, social, re­ Clarence says Lacy is no fool. sored at the Texas State Fair by on October 15, at Sunday Night Estelle, Harrison Kennison and ligious, recreational, and educa­ Oh, by the way—why is it Miss Prof. B. S. Luter, Area Super­ Vesper, an interesting as well as Alice Lewis? Say Hack, is Alice tional. So girls, no matter what Billy Joe Durham has to keep visor and Prof. O. J. Thomas, entertaining program featuring your cousin too? you may like, come and join the Mr. Joe Reyes' radio. Betcha E. P. Haddon, wild life photogra­ Now for that great tragedy itinerant teacher-trainer. "Y". You will find expression of Miss Freeman doesn't know about pher, and biologist for the Texas that was mentioned in the special Corn, cotton, maize, and pea­ your varying ideals there. it. game, fish and oyster commis­ KKK pamphlet. George W. Lacy, nuts will be exhibited. Leonard Wallace has high as­ sion. Ill's girl friend of the Port has The unique thing about the pirations as a crab by playing Many New Faces— Mr. Haddon will show motion at last left him and has joined a particular exhibit is that it will senior Clarissa Boney in a big pictures in color of the wild ani­ good friend of the third's in Holy show the quantity of these pro­ way. s®§§ (Continued from page 1) mals existing in Texas. One of Wedlock. ducts for the year 1938-1939. "Never in a Million Years" is the most interesting of his col­ Domingo Alliniece has been Another phase of the exhibit partments with which they are the title of a once popular song, lection is that of a hawk sailing found. He was not lost; he has will show the, growth of the affiliated, are given below: but that doesn't apply to Leslie through thousands of bats as he merely cooled off and is now Agriculture department and the Dr. T. P. Dooley, (returned), Giles, the perpetual ham, for he leaves a cave and eating one as settling down to the more serious enrollment in all types of classes University of Iowa, Iowa City, has taken unto himself tempo- he swept through the air. side of college life., "7 avo, Do- from 1918 to the present. Iowa; Science. "Taruy"!vRs?™?jenooia nuruie, Luc •m —tilrw -». • mingo! 1'his is the ffrst OI a series or br. F. G. Davis, University of lithe little lassy from Austin. CHARLES GILPIN DRAMATIC What happened to Douglas N. F. A. exhibits to be displayed Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; Social Sci­ Maurice Moore went the limit, CLUB Sutton on Sunday, Octobef' 1? annually at the Texas State Fair. ences. so I'm told. He contributed ten Come — Come — Hermie —We Next year a committee will offer Mr. Thomas Pawley, Jr., Uni­ bucks to the Miss P. V. contest. The desire to imitate is inherent — have — our — eyes — on — substantial prizes to encourage versity of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; Love's Flames that burn rather in us all. Accordingly all of us you. participation. English. brightly—on the campus: Willie have at some time during our Our dear Ethel has completely Mr. H. A. Bullock, (returned), Moore and Anna Bell Branch live lives wanted to act in one form deserted the cuts. I wonder. University of Michigan, Ann Har­ on one meal a day and love; RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES bor, Michigan; Social Sciences. or the other. College Dramatics ON THE CAMPUS then, serves a basic urge and Emanuel Lofton and Alice Marie SCIENCE NEWS Mr. Lee C. Phillip, (returned), Jones—evermore, evermore. Howard University, Washington, whether we participate in it as spectator or actor, technician, di­ The Science Hall was the scene The religious activities on the D. C.; Social Sciences. rector, or playwright, we are all of much pleasure and enlight- campus opened with an enthusi­ Miss V. L. Cunningham, A. & T. satisfying this impulse. THE ALPHA PI MU ment Monday night, October 2 astic program and we are looking College, North Carolina; Hamp­ I wish, therefore to announce ELECTS OFFICERS when the science majors, minors, forward to a prosperous year. ton Institute, Hampton Virginia; to the Prairie View public the cel­ faculty members, and visitors were Rev. Lee C. Phillip greeted his Library. ebration of the tenth anniversary given a very interesting talk of audience with a three-point orien­ D. T. R. Soloman, University of the Gilpin Players. For ten The Alpha Pi Mu Honorary "The Effect of Cochicine On Mi­ tation program which terminated of Michigan, Ann Harbor, Mich; years this organization has sought Scholarship Society held its first tosis In Plants" by Dr. T. P. Sunday, October 2. Social Sciences. to serve the historic needs of meeting of the year Monday Dooley. The Sunday -School opened with Mr. E. E. O'Banion, University this college with all kinds of dra­ evening, September 25, in room Dr. Dooley, who has recently an attendance of two hundred of Indiana, Bloomington, Indiana; matic entertainment. For ten 101 Education Building with Miss received his Doctors degree from sixty-eight under the direction of Science. years it has offered a means Alice Marie Jones presiding. the University of Iowa, very vi­ its director, Prof. J. M. Alexan­ Mr. R. S. Byrd, Iowa State, Ce­ whereby students might avail vidly pointed out research work der, who directed the election of dar Falls, Iowa; Agriculture. The officers elected were as themselves of a modicum of dis­ that had been done on his sub­ the student officials for this year. Dr. J. W. Elliott, (Interne), follows: cipline in theatric activity. And ject by many cytologists of whom The officers elected were Super­ College of Physicians and Sur­ President, Miss Aluena Howell we wish to here rededicate our­ he himself is a well known figure. intendent M. E. Crawford, Assis­ geons, Boston, Mass; Meharry Vice President, Miss Ethel B. selves to the purpose of serving In his lecture, Dr. Dooley made tant Superintendent J. H. Ster­ Medical College, Nashville, Tenn; Alexander this community in the field of the mention of the fact that when ling, Secretary Ethel B. Alexan­ Hospital. Secretary, Miss Pauline Walls theatre. cochine is injected into a normal der, Assistant Secretary Emanuel Miss C. M. Bradley, Lincoln Assistant Secretary, Miss An­ "At the point of its greatest plant, the plant becomes abnor­ Lofton, Treasurer K. H. Mont­ University, Jefferson City, Mo.; nie Melba Curl needs." mal in that the seed swells there­ gomery and Librarians Hermie Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. Treasurer, Miss Jannette Wil­ by causing a swelling of the roots. Edwards and John Hickey. Library. liamson P. V. STUDENTS ENTER NEW This, he stated, was caused by The religious committee has Mr. Nicholas Gerren, Univer­ DINING HALL Reporter, Miss Ruby O. Browne the cocchicine because some root planned an elaborate program for sity of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan.; Pianist, Miss Doris Sampson ceils block while others become this year. It is their hope that (Studied in Moscow, Russia 2 Chaplain, J. R. Sadberry enlarged somewhat. each student will cooperate in years); Music The doors of the new Prairie View dining hall were opened to The election was approved by helping put over this year's pro­ Miss Marie B. Vernon, Univer­ gram. students for the first time on the Sponsor Dr. G. Lamar Harrison, sity of Michigan, Ann Harbor, Noted Social Worker Michigan; Education. morning of September 13. Ac­ and the meeting was closed with Mr. George T. Sanders, Hamp­ cording to Lee Perkins, dining each member strongly resolved N. F. A. CHAPTER TO HOLD (Continued from page 1) ton Institute, Hampton, Virginia; hall manager, the dining hall was to do his part in making the pro­ T FRESHMAN INITIATION le~e~ in a'l pa -t of the United Agriculture. built and equipped at a total cost gram for the year the most suc­ StaU and in foreign lands. He of approximately 8100,000. cessful in the history of the so­ is an ordained minister of the The Prairie View Chapter of program has been arranged for The dining hall has a seating ciety. Disciples of Christ. the N. F. A., consisting of Sopho­ the new Agriculture students. capacity of 1260. There are ap­ The society is very much From 1926 to 1934 Mr. Page mores, Juniors, and Seniors in The program shows that the proximately 930 students in the pleased to welcome the old mem­ was Editor of the World Tomor­ Agriculture Classes, is off to a committee is giving special atten­ dining hall now, leaving seating bers and wishes to extend an in­ row. He is now Contributing good start. tion to the city boys. They are space for 330 more. The dining vitation to all fellow students Editor of the Christian Century. The first and most important to be given their original intro­ room consists of three main din­ whose work and endeavor merit His articles have been published event of the first semester is the duction to the cow, horse, and ing rooms and an upstairs cafe­ membership in the society. in many leading periodicals. freshman initiation. A special other farm animals. teria.

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