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Published The in the interest of a GREATER Prairie PRAIRIE MEW AGRICULTURAL View & MECHANICAL PANTHER COLLEGE "The Voice of the Students of Pantherland" THE PRAIRIE VIEW PANTHER, JULY, 1952. P.V.ROTC PROGRAM PRAISED HIGHLY

Many Officers State Home-Making In U. S. Army Teachers To Meet Got Start Here August 25-29 The U. S. Government main­ The annual In-service Training tains R. O. T. C. units in schools Confer ence for Home-Making and colleges throughout our Teachbrs will be held August 25- country. Those units designated 29, 1952, at Prairie View A. & M. as a Senior Division R. O. T. C. College, Prairie View, Texas. constitute an important part of An approximate number of 250 the officer procurement program homemaking teachers from all and serve as a source of about areas in Texas are expected to eight thousand army officers per attend this five-day in-ser­ year. R. O. T. C.. graduates gen­ vice training conference. This erally are commissioned as 2nd conference will be sponsored by Lieutenants in the U. S. Army the Texas Education Agency in Reserve. Exceptional students at coperation with various colleges the time of graduation may be in the state and directed by the designated Distinguished M i 1 i- School of Home Economics in tary Graduates and tendered ap­ Prairie View. The conference pointments as officers in the theme is "strengthening Family- regular army. Centered Program To Meet Reali­ The R. O. T. C. Unit at P. V. ties In Family Life." A. & M. College trains college Seme of the outstanding pur­ men to become Infantry Officers. poses of the conference are to Upon completion of college, many examine the homemaking pro­ R. O. T. C. graduates enter upon gram in relation to changing tours of active duty with the family patterns in the South, to army of the U. S. These men gain a better understanding of may serve at least two years and the family centered program and then revert to their reserve sta­ to understand how homemaking tus. and agriculture leaders can work J. M. ALEXANDER IIALL In conection with the govern- together to improve home and m e n t officer procurement pro­ The fabulous new men's dormitory has been officially named Alexander Hall. It was named family living in their respective gram certain facts are presented after the late Mr. J. M. Alexander, former Agriculture instructor on this campus. The men's "Sham­ areas. pertinent to R. O. T. C. training rock," as it is commonly called, has approximately $57,000 worth of furniture in it, according to The work sessions are sched­ at P. V. A. & M. College. Dean H. E. Fuller. uled in such a way that they These facts are: give teachers specific and prac­ a. Total number of officers Owens Receives '2000 Take Part tical suggestions for carrying out ccmmissioned from P. V. A. P. V. Graduate effective homemaking programs. & M. College. Employed At The In Prairie View b. How officers trained at P. Ph. D. V. appear to measure up to Defense Workshop Alumni Plans standards required by the Medical School Emiel W. Owens, an alumnus Army. By JOAN WILLIAMS of Prairie View A. & M. College Prairie View, June 25.—The en­ Summer Program c. C o m m i s s ioning of P. V. was granted the doctor of philos­ tire summer school enrollment of graduates in the regular Miss Ruth J. Edwards, a grad­ ophy degree from Ohio State Uni­ about 2000 at Prairie View A. army. versity on June 6. The Prairie View Alumni and uate of Prairie View College, May and M. College took part in the | Ex-students Association will pre­ d. Current graduates. Mr. Owens received both the 1952, has received employment civil defense workship. sent an education program on e. Current undergraduates. degrees of bachelor of science in as a Laboratory Technician at Guest consultants included the Association's services at an The Senior Division Army R. O. agriculture and the master of sci­ the University of Texas Medical John H. Winters, director of the out-door meeting on July 1. T. C. was established at P. V. ence from Prairie View A. & M. School in Galveston. Miss Ruth state department of public wel­ The program is to be one in a A. & M. College in 1943. The Edwards was a Chemistry major College. fare; Dr. Joe R. Humphrey, chief first graduates were' commission­ | series of summer open air forums he're at Prairie View and main­ of the school plant section of the and demonstrations presented ed in the reserve of the U. S. tained a scholastic average of Texas education agency and co­ weekly on the college campus. Army in 1947. During the period "B" throughout her four years. English Students ordinator of defense and disaster The Alumni president, R. A. June 1947 to June 1952, one hun­ relief for the public schools of ; Harrison of Luling is scheduled dred seventy-two P. V. men were with the distinguished military Texas; Mrs. Grace Martin, Co­ commissioned as 2nd Lieuten­ Meet to present an overview of the student program two of the grad­ ordinator of women's civil de­ general association's program. ants Inf. U. S. A. R. There men uates of the class of 1952 are be­ fense activities, and James C. Miss A. L. Campbell, head of Mr. Harrison will report on a occupied ranks from grade of 2nd ing appointed as 2nd Lieutenants Shaw, training specialist, state Lieut, through the grade of Cap­ the English Department of Prai­ recent call, session of the execu­ in the regular army. These two department of public safety. tive committee during which time tain. About 125 of these men are men are former Cadet Lt.-Col. rie View A. & M. College, called The program consisted of a on active duty with the army. several projects were proposed for John R. Harris, and Cadet Lt.-Col. a meeting of all English majors general session; workshops for summer activities. Officers graduated from R. O. special groups and a round-up Austin Frederick. It is anticipat­ and minors, both graduates and T. C. at P. V. college are on duty ed that other Cadets will qualify period for group reports and Of high importance in the as­ at Army installations in conti­ for this signal achievement. under-graduates, Thursday, June evaluation. Two films, "The sociation's current activities is an efforts to establish contract with nental U. S., and over seas with Currently, fifty-one P. V. men 26, at 2:30 p.m. Miss Campbell Cities Must Fight" and "Survival troops in the European command expressed her appreciation to all Under Atomic Attack," were many of the estimated 35,000 have been commissioned as 2nd. graduates of the institution. A and the Far East Command. In Lt. Inf., U. S. A. R. By August present for taking an interest in shown. addition, officers are detailed for proposal to organize local Prairie 20, 1952, forty of these men will her department. She also empha­ View clubs in many localities study at various Service Schools. be on active duty. These officers on their duty as­ sized the fact that before one Faculty Members is the objective of the group. signments, whether in Garrison Undergraduates at P. V. under­ can be classified as a major or President Harrison was success­ go a rigid training in connection training, school, overseas, or in minor in the graduate division of ful in promoting the organization combat; or associated with other with becoming officers in the Granted Summer of several clubs in his own South Army. These are about 600 stu­ English he or she must fulfill officers of the army, P. V. grad­ all requirements of the under­ Texas region a few months ago. uates compare favorably with of­ dents in the R. O. T. C. Cadet Study Leaves Charters have been granted to regiment. One hundred four of graduate division. By L. J. COMBS ficers of their grade and experi­ Many vague ideas were made several local units in the recent­ ence. Many of them complete our under-graduates are now Several members of the regu­ ly organized region number one. undergoing intensive m i 1 i t ary clear during this meeting. Time successfully their studies at lar educational staff at Prairie Others scheduled to appear on training at the R. O. T. C. Sum­ was allotted for questions to be View College have been granted Army Service Schools. Many of asked and answers were given the July 1 program are O. J. them compare most favorably mer Camp, Fort Benning, Geor­ leaves of absences to study, trav­ gia. These men will constitute by Miss Campbell. Thomas, W. D. Thompson, E. M. with other officers in the per­ el, or enter special service during Norris, and Mrs. Pauline Watkins formance of duty, on assignment the 1952-1953 senior class in R. O. Prior to the closing of the meet­ the summer period. T. C. at P. V. In addition, 117 Campbell. The program will be at various troop installations. ing she asked each student to Among teachers returning who presented under the direction of sophomores have been selected leave a written statement with About 90 of our officers have have been, away studying are S. L. U. Mason, and E. J. Washing­ by the P. M. S. T. for enrollment his or her name, address, name acquitted themselves creditably W. Davis, department of educa­ ton will serve as discussion in the advanced course for 1952- of school from which he graduat­ tion, from Chicago University; L. in the Korean conflict. As a re­ 53. ed, his under-graduate major leader. sult of their favorable perform­ K. Williams, mathematics de­ and minor. This was done in or­ ance of duty about 12 P. V. grad­ In order to carry out the gov­ partment/from University of Cal­ ernment officers train ing pro­ der that all transcripts may be ifornia; and Mr. James Randall, One of the pleasantest youth uates are under consideration for checked and accompanied by a or have been appointed as offi­ gram at our. college the army has sociology department, from Uni­ hostels in the world is at Stock­ stationed five officers and eight written statement concerning the versity of Michigan. holm, Sweden, says the National cers in the regular Army. courses that will be required at The improvement in the R. O. non-commissioned officers at P. During the second term of the Geographic Society. The fullrig- the end of the summer session. T. C. at the college has resulted V. These personnel are thor­ summer session, Mr. Melvin Tol- ged ship Af Chapman has been oughly experienced and combat This statement will be left with son will replace Miss Adkins in converted into a luxurious 130- in high esteem by the depart­ the registrar to prevent any mis­ ment of the Army. In connection veterans, and especially select­ French. Mr. Malcolm Davis will bed hostel and moored in Stock­ ed for duty with R. O. T. C. understanding in the future. I replace Mrs. Barker in English. holm harbor. PAGE 2 THE PRAIRIE VIEW PANTHER JULY, 1952 Gleanings From Features For Sunday School The Summer By J. M. LOWE Lessons Household Mechanics will be demonstrated in front of the By M. E. WALTON j Household Art Building, July 10, Jesus teaches the Ten Com­ at 6 p.m. by the school of Engi­ mandments in spite of difficul- neering. This is Industrial Edu­ • ties. It is in the Upper Room cation—Class 543. 1 during Jesus' last evening to­ It is composed of Inservice- gether with his disciples, as on Teaehers in the following voca­ j the work except His mission will tional area: Cosmetology, Car­ fall upon the disciples alone ex- pentry, Drawing, General Metal | cept as His spirit guides and Wcrk, and Wood Work. The class j empowers them. ! is finishing a complete course In the teaching of Jesus we outline of one semester work think of the gospel as the other which will be used this Septem­ j side of Biblical truth the right ber on their jobs. Special aid hand for which the Law is the was used in developing the left. By the Law we mean the course outline in trade and job i Word of God in which He directs analysis. what to do and what to leave sic >:•. * * * undone. Home Management will be « JEWELLE L. ALLEN He had done everything He demonstrated July 24, at 6 p.m. possibly could in their behalf. He in front of the House Hold Arts had held back nothing that was Building by Inservice - Teachers. THE EDITOR Prairie View profitable but taught them both They will demonstrate the im­ Campus Happenings publicly and privately. provement of Home and Family SPEAKS He had reached to both the Living by showing the contribu­ Graduates Jews and the Gentiles. His mes- By L. J. COMBS tion of various areas of training | sage was designed for every­ in Home Management. Such a 14 Nurses According to Mrs. B. L. Shields, body. demonstration will be of value By HAROLD C. SMITH ,he library staff will sponsor a Jesus gave His whole life as to all teachers and principals Thievery--An Art On August 20, 1952 14 nurses demonstration on July 31. This an example to mankind. The who give guidance and council By JEWELLE L. ALLEN will graduate from the School of demonstration will stress school themes "The Pure In Heart, Hon­ to high school and college girls Nursing. In order to enter Nurs­ library services. esty, The Truth, The Generous and women. In nothing has human in- ing School the student must take The Art Department will pre­ and Love Divine," summarizing ingenuity displayed itself more and pass an entrance test with sent an Art Show in Action on the themes as follows: The we graphically than its multiplica­ a grade of 75. There is a defi­ Tuesday, July 8, 1952 from 5:45- careful to keep our minds and College Minister tion of techniques of thievery. nite schedule that has to be fol­ 7:00 p.m., on the campus in front hearts free from the moral con­ One hundred years ago steal­ lowed. It is a thirty-month of the Education Building. taminations that spread through­ Tours Europe ing was a c r i m e committed course. The first twelve months This show will be one of the out America. By G. BUSTER against one's neighbors — those are spent at Prairie View where most colorful and interesting to Something for nothing is a within easy reach. Today it is the nurses receive instruction in be shown. The three teachers, dangerous way of life. Every­ Rev. L. C. Phillips, college minister, will join an educational possible for a man to steal half their basic subjects. They also Mrs. T. E. Hollman, Mrs. Walden thing in life that is really worth way around the world at the having must first be earned. touring group and travel abroad do some practical work. If this is and Mrs. F. M. Edmerson are same time he is filching from Truth is the language of hon­ in various parts of Europe. Dr. complered 'successfully they then putting over a grand job with those who may actually sit at his esty understanding, accurate Sherwood Edy will sponsor the go to Jefferson Davis Hospital in their art classes. Some outstand­ dinner table as his gue'st. knowledge, human freedom, and tour. Houston, Texas and spend twen­ ing work includes leather crafts, Modern society cannot long brotherly love. God is truth and Members of the group making ty-one months there and take painting on wood and glass, survive without a strong sense of these who worship God must the tour include; ministers, radio class wcrk and practical work. metal crafts, costume jewelry, social responsibility. Every man's speak the truth. commentators, insurance agents, After completing this they go to weaving, and stenciling. life, every day, depends upon the Generosity produces wisdom, college presidents, high school John Sealy Hospital Galveston Mrs. Edmerson invites every integrity of thousands of other happiness, peace and a nobler teachers, and corporation presi­ Texas for three months taking one to attend. men he has never seen. civilization. This is what the dents. courses in psycho treatments. The worker or the manufacturer love of God means to a world Rev. Phillips is expected to re­ They spend their last three who steals because he cannot be that is often dark and lonely. turn to the United States, Aug­ months back at Prairie View fin­ caught or has not been is as Summer School When a Christian discovers the ust 12, 1952. ishing their requirements. much an enemy of a secret gov- love of Christ, he has found a After becoming a graduate ernment as any communist Improves Teaching light to guide his way, and he nurse they are permitted to take agent could be. ;carries a song within his .heajf. a test, and if this test is passed By JEWBLLE L. ALLEN The Need For There . is a vast need for a Love to God supports the com­ they then are registered nurses The summer school conducted solemn and insistent teaching of mandments which deals with and are able to practice any­ by colleges has played a key role Higher Education personal responsibility in which where in the United States. man's duties to God. Love will in teacher training. The summer By JOAN WILLIAMS the home, the church, and the not permit him to fail in his session as conducted at Prairie We are living in a time of school must share. duties to his fellowman. Workshop! View A. and M. College at Prai­ many trials and tribulations. A rie View, Texas has offered cours­ He taught them to first obey time in which each of us is work­ es leading to the under-graduate the commandments and the ing under a great strain and with The Summer death was attached to its viola­ Painting Exhibit and graduate degree and also worried and tired minds. We no By J. M. LOWE sponsored workshops and special tion. There must be a returning SUPERVISORS longer have that assurance that projects which enable the teach­ from sin and a returning to Jesus "all is well," Many have strayed WORKSHOP for salvation. At Prairie View er to keep abreast of modern from the church and no longer Beginning July 14, a workshop trends in education. have that true faith which is PRAIRIE VIEW. — The office for supervisors throughout the According to Dr. J. M. Drew, most important in our lives. state will be conducted on the of the librarian of the W. R. Director of the Summer School, NEWS EDITOR Irrespective of the many prob­ Banks library, Prairie View A. & campus for a three week period. from all indications the number lems that are confronting us, we M. college, announces the open­ This in-service training activity of prospective graduates for Aug­ Art of Reading! is sponsored by the college in are still working toward success ing of an exhibition of "Paint­ ust 1952 will exceed the number in our various fields of endeavor. cooperation with the Texas Edu­ ings by Alice Pike Barney," on graduated in August 1951. Prai­ By LORRAINE J. COMBS Thousands have matriculated cation Agency, the Southern loan from the Alice Pike Barney rie View, then will exceed the The common denominator in Education and two other col­ here at Prairie View summer Memorial Collection. Smithsonian two hundred mark in Candidas classes so varied in age and leges: Bishop and Texas South- school, leaving their immediate Institute. This exhibition, con­ for degrees this summer. background was always a desire associates and surroundings in sisting of six oils and four pas­ to read "with better compre­ order that they might brighten tels will be on view for an indefi­ hension and fuller appreciation." their cultural and intellectual nite period. The results of these classes were horizons. Alice Pike Barney, portraitist, The Prairie View Panther rewarding to both pupils and This is the Atomic age in playwrite, social worker and civic teachers. which we live and the world is leader, was born in Cincinnati in SUMMER EDITION Some authorities say there is progressing rapidly. 1860. She studied with Carolus- A Member Of The Intercollegiate Press no such thing as a born reader, Many new opportunities are be­ Duran, Henner and Whistler in but there is room for improve­ ing opened for Negroes and we EDITOR-IN-CHIEF jewelle L. Allen Paris. She was especially known ment in everybody's reading. are all working toward becom­ for her sensitive portraits of ASSOCIATE EDITOR Joan A. Williams To the reader with limited skill ing included among the top races George Bernard Shaw, G. K. NEWS DEPARTMENT The Art of Book Reading should of the world. Unless we prepare Chesterton, Whistler, Ruth St. Editor Mabel A. Tyrone prove a literary beacon. To those ourselves for the many vacancies Denis, Wanda Landowska, and Associate Editor Lorraine Combs who consider themselves already that are now being opened to us, other well-known personages of FEATURE DEPARTMENT competent readers it is apt to be we will not succeed in this edu­ her time. Editor Jessie M. Lowe a pleasant surprise. cational work. Some of those paintings of cele­ Assistant Editor Leva T. Godwin For, to quote John Milton in brated men and women belong to SPORTS DEPARTMENT Paradise ReGained: "Who reads great public collections such as incessantly, and to his reading Supervisors the Metropolitan Opera House in Edit°r Harold Smith brings not a spirit and judg­ New York, the Department of Assistant Editor Joan A. Williams ment equal or superior, Uncer­ Workship! SPECIAL EVENTS State and the Smithonsian Insti­ tain and unsettled still remains, By L. J. COMBS tution in Washington, D. C.; oth­ Kfli,or M. E. Walton Deep versed in books, and shal­ According to Dr. L. J. Brown, ers are available on long term Assistant Gloridine Buster low in himself." plans for the Supervisor's Work­ loans to universities and colleges. MAKE-UP shop to be held at Prairie View The present exhibition com­ WORKSHOP FOR Ed'tor Jackie Johnson A. & M. College July 14-August 1, memorates the artisitic achieve­ SCHOOL LUNCHROOM iStant Edit0r Joan 1952, are nearing completion. ments of Alice Pike Barney and ™T^ - williams> collections which are under the Education Agency and the U. S. with the in-service training pro­ custody of the National Collec­ Buster, Walton, Department of Agriculture for gram on July 14, 1952. She will tion of Fine Arts, Smithsonian In­ Smith, Tyrone, several years in providing an in- also w o r k in the supervision stitution. Mrs. Barney's daugh­ Combs, Lowe, service workshop for personnel workshop and with supervision ters, Matalie Clifford Barney and Johnson, and in school lunchrooms throughout classes on the campus. Laura Dreyfus - Barney, continue GoctiviTi the state. Dr. J. L. Brown, who Dr. Frank Hubert, Director of the splendid work be­ PROOF READERS Jackie Johnson and las served as coordinator of this Certification and Standards will gun by their mother by making activity since its beginning, pre­ Lera Godwin work with the supervisors work­ her paintings available to inter­ FACULTY ADVISER Mr. S.W. Spalding dicts that a representative en­ shop. Dr. Hubert is also with the ested institutions throughout the rollment is expected. Texas Education Agency. United States. PAGE 3 THE PRAIRIE VIEW PANTHER JULY, 1952 What Do You Panel Discussion FROGMEN PROVIDE DATA KNOW YOUR ON TRAVELS IN ACTION Think Of Held TRADEMARK LONDON (U.E)— Frogmen's By M. A. TYRONE Religious Service movie shots of fishing trawls in Monday morning June 30, at By JEWELLE L. ALLEN action under water have provid­ By JOAN A. WILLIAMS 8:30 the class in Problems in From the alarm clock that ed much useful data on the ac­ Elementary Education assembled This question has be'en asked jolts us awake in the morning to tion of trawls on sandbedS, a in the Administration Auditori- many times of teachers or people f discission the electric light that we turn ministry of agriculture and fish­ who are parents as well as other rr „ j. __ off at night, Mr. and Mrs. Aver- eries spokesman said. TheU discussion was introduced students here at Prairie View. The I age American are constantly sur­ The shots taken by the frog­ by Miss A. C. Preston, the spon­ general response or consensus is rounded by products which have men were made into a film. The sor. The theme was Improving! that Religious Services are well been purchased by their brand film will be released to interest­ Reading in the Fourth, Fifth and conducted, but we should not name. The' regular use of trade- ed audiences through out the Sixth Grades Where Interest worship only on Sunday, but let marked products make us trade­ world. Lags. Mrs. Edna Farrow was the Pa mark conscious. Operations were carried out in " "0 What does a trade-mark act­ the Mediterranean, clear water re3ented It is believed by manv that P the problem for the ually do? It identifies merchan- flooded by sunlight, at depths of , . • , discussion. Mrs. R. O. Hacher because of the confusion and L, dise as being the product of a up to 20 fathoms last autumn. gave, a summary of the high­ misunderstanding of the world particular manufacturer or dis- Action of trawls used by Brit­ lights. situation people are slowly but | tributor. The. use of trade-marks ish, Dutch, German, and Belgian Teachers were asked to do the surely shifting away from re­ is very ancient. They were' used vessels was observed. They we're following things: ligion. Each of us is in search for by the brick-makers of ancient fitted to the ministry's research Acquaint themselves with mod­ an easy means of escape. We sit Egypt; the lamp-makers of old ship, Sir Lancelot. ern methods of teaching and and wonder what tomorrow will Athens; and the helmet-makers reading. bring. We must remember that and armorers of medieval Eng­ Inaugurate' better classroom in­ STILL RUNNING NEWPAPER without a strong faith in our land. While a trade-mark is struction. AFTER 68 YEARS Heave'nly Fat h,e r, we can do most often a word, it may also MONTROSE, S. D. (U.E) — Mrs. Secure abundanc nothing successfully because e of reading be' an emblem, symbol, slogan, Mary Bowman, celebrating her without5 faith, ;";Z'there can„„„ beu !.!no material that will appeal, to the or other devices. The intended child and stimulate his interest 87th birthday, also marked her true peace, no success in any­ function of a trade-mark is to in reading. 68th year of active ownership of thing. What! my friends, do you distinguish the goods of one man- Use audio-visual aids and any the same weekly newspaper. think of Religion and Religious • ufacturer from the goods of oth­ other source of material that Mrs. Bowman and her husband Services? ers in the market place. The ex­ established the Montrose Herald will increase reading interest and pressions "trade-mark," "brand- extend the child's knowledge in­ in 1884 and operated it together name," or simply "brand" or until his death 12 years a g o. HOTEL KEY COMES BACK to the world of experiences. "mark" are' synonymous. KNOW Since then, Mrs. Bowman has AFTER LONG ABSENCE The meeting proved to be both YOUR BRAND AND USE IT. interesting and educational. carried on with the aid of two as­ sistants. FRANKFORT, ^CY. (U.E), — The Lorraine Coombs TWO APPLE VARIETIES In the early days, she recalled, manager of the New Capitol ho­ Summer Minister News Editor DEVELOPED BY STATE the $l-a-year subscription price tel was surprised to receive a was often paid in eggs or other door key for room 57,, returned By JACKIE JOHNSON Speech Arts Class GENEVA, N. Y. (U.E)" — Two commodities. The subscription through the mail by some form­ Rev. J. H. McNeil, Prairie View's relatively new varieties of apple list now stands at 750. The paper er guests. minister for the summer, is a Presents "Death are emerging as threats to tra- is still printed, by hand, in the The key was made for a room native of Ennis, Texas. He is a ditional types for use in pro- same building the Bowmans destroyed in the Old Capitol Ho­ 1947 graduate of Prairie View. I akes A Holiday cessing for canning and baby bought 68 years ago. tel fire 35 years ago. Rev. McNeil: took his B.D. degree 7 foods. The identity of! the person who from Howard University in 1950. On Thursday, July 3, 1952 at 8 The appleSi Monroe and Web- Detroiters make most of t h e returned the key is a mystery While at Prairie View he was p.m. the members of the Speech ster, are the result of countless Nation's motor cars, and drive because a tag attached guaran­ an outstanding student. During Arts Class under the sponsorship cross . breeding experiments con- more of them in proportion to of Mrs. Melba Bernard Barker, teed postage, sq there was no his senior year, he was President ducted here at the New York population than any other major postmark. of the YMCA and Vice-President presented Death Takes a Holiday, State agricultural experiment city except one — Los Angeles. James Wills, the present hotel's of the Southwest Seminary Con­ a drama in three acts, in the station. Auditorium - Gymnasium. The manager, said the key is new and ference. Rev. McNeil was Assist­ Monroe has the advantage of The best known American mon­ play, written by Alberto Cassella, shiny and might have been tak­ ant Pastor at the 12th Street being an unusually hardy type keys, the little capuchins, are so en away when the old hotel was Christian Church for three years and rewritten for the American and has compared favorably with called because of the peak of opened in 1854. in Washington, D. C. During his Stage by Walter Ferris, is based long established varieties in pro­ hair upon the head, suggestive on the poetic conception of death He thinks the key was return­ last year at Howard University, cessing tests. of the hood worn by the Capu­ ed by a relative of someone now was President of the Student suspending all activities for A high . calibre processing chin monks. dead, who discovered it among Council. three days during which period vesiety and featured by its ear­ the deceased's personal affects. Mrs. B. V. McNeil, his "wife, is a he falls in love with a beautiful ly season, Webste? is expected to graduate of Atlanta University girl, and through her realizes compete successfully with south­ with a major in English and a why mortals fear him. ern . grown favorites. minor in the field of music. She The role of Death was played COMPLIMENTS OF LAVETTE is presently the organist for the by Clarence McFarland, an actor Pacific mound - building birds Bethlehem Baptist Church in En­ frequently seen in college pro­ lay their eggs in piles of vege­ GULF nis, Texas. ductions. McFarland, living up to tation, scratchings and mixed Service Station Rev. and Mrs. McNeil are the his reputation, did justice to the dirt and leave them alone. The . . - MOBILGAS . - - parents of three children, James exciting moments in the play, heat generated by the decaying Jr., 10, Mimi Vern, 8, and Lini and won for himself another star vegetable matter hatches the - - - MOBILOIL . . - Arlee's Gulf Fern, 8. in his crown. eggs. The Panther Staff takes this Mr. Aaron Alexander, in the PHONE 113 Service Station opportunity to salute Rev. Mc­ role of the Duke proved himself The only bees that can reach PHONE 9536 Neil for the splendid job he is a true actor. He portrayed the the nectar in red clover are bum- Waller, Texas doing toward making the re­ character with all of the vigor blue bees. Without bumble bees Hempstead, Texas ligious services both interesting and emotion for which the part red clover cannot grow. and inspiring. called. The role of the Baron was tak­ en by Mr. Walter Sutton, and he seemed to have been made for HILLS DRY GOODS CO. 8c the part. He gave the character KABRO AND KAY LANE DRESSES B. SCHWARTZ SON a liveliness and Individuality GOSSARD CORSETS and BRASSIERES "THE BIG STORE" that only he could have created, CAMEO HOSE—FIT WELL LINGERIES DRY GOODS—READY-TO-WEAR and Prairie View theater lovers FURNITURE—HARDWARE will long remember his portrayal. FOWLER & MASS, Prop. Hempstead, Texas Hempstead, Texas The members of the suporting cast did a very good job in mak­ ing the play a success. They WE APPRECIATE YOUR TRADE were Minnie Stringfellow as Ste- phonie; Joyce Collins as Grazia; KEUNEKE'S CLEANERS Dorathus Lamkin as Alda; Helen PICK & PAY FOOD MARKET HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS Alexander as the Princess; Tom- LOW EVERYDAY PRICES mie Walton as the Major; Marvic Phone 250 C. Richards as Eric; Georgia HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS Lewis as Cara; Richard Saund­ ers as Fedele; Norma Bigsby as Rhoda; and Weldon Williams as Corrado. J & T ROADSIDE MARKET All of these actors are to be CASTLE GROCERY & MARKET congratulated for their perform­ COMPLETE LINE OF ance in the play. BAR-B-Q—FRUITS AND VEGETABLES The play proved to be a very Hempstead, Texas good project for the members of 6 Blocks East of Hempstead on Houston Highway the class and a full evening of entertainment for the audience FOR SALE BLACK BOYS BAR-B-Q PIT BAR-B-Q CHEAPER 30 Foot House Trailer, 9 Foot Frigidaire with deep WALLER Enough for Anybody—Good Enough for Everybody freeze, Wall to Wall carpet — Full length Awning with Flower Shop Houston Highway Hempstead, Texas full length porch, 2 full sized beds—4 wheels—new "WHEN IT'S FLOWERS . . . Tires—Original Cost $4,200.00, will sell now $1,995.00. , . . , SAY IT WITH OURS' Elkins Grocery 8C Service Station PHONE 75 GROCERIES—COLD DRINKS—ICE CREAM See RAY RAMSEY Waller, Texas J. B. SMITH CO. Hempstead, Texas GULF PRODUCTS Your Trade Is Appreciated Hempstead, Texas PAGE 4 THE PRAIRIE VIEW PANTHER

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Annual Farmer's COMPLIMENTS Short Course Of The Scheduled CITY DRUG STORE The Farmer's Short Course will HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS begin at Prairie View A. & M. College August 24 and continue through August 27 inclusive. The purpose of the meeting is to train local voluntary leaders and to help carry on programs WAYSIDE TAVERN that will improve standards of FRIED CHICKEN SEA FOOD living in their various counties STEAKS and communities. There will be both men and women represen­ Ben Walker, Proprietor tatives from sixty-one counties Phone 117F3 Waller, Texas but most of them will come from the central and eastern part of the state. They will represent their county agricultural and SORSBY MOTOR COMPANY home demonstration councils. CHEVROLET One of the many events will be the meeting of the State Agri­ Complete — ONE STOP — Service cultural and Home Demonstra­ HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS tion Council. The theme for dis­ cussion is Community Improve­ ment Through Better Leadership. Some of the outstanding speak­ HEMPSTEAD BAKERY ers are: Dr. E. B. Evans, Presi­ dent of Prairie View A. & 5^. FOR THE BEST IN PASTRIES, PIES College, Dr. D. S. Yarbrough, head of the Department of So­ CAKES and COOKIES ciology, Prairie View A. & M. College, Mr. G. D. Gipson, State HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS Extension Director of College Sta­ tion, Mr. G. L. Smith, Dean of Agricultural School, Prairie View A. & M. College, Mr. W. C. David State Leader of Extension Work, Prairie View College. Ben Franklin Compliments of Coach J. A. Stevens, Athletic Director. P. V. Group Takes Philip Steins R. E. Lea, Owner Package Store on what lettermen are left over 1 SPORTS REVIEW pany. A lot of work will be done Mexican Tour HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS on what letter men are left over HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS By HAROLD C. SMITH By JOAN WILLIAMS plus a few outstanding fresh­ It is mighty hard to lose an men to keep teams as Texas Col­ entire backfield and all of its re­ On Thursday, June 12, 1952, lege, Arkansas, Southern, Wiley placements plus half of a line members of the Prairie View Ex­ and Langston, all had sophomore and replace them in one season. tension Worshop, and other stu­ teams last year and are expect­ Kelly, Grace and big Franklin dents of the Summer Session ed to furnish most of the fire off the line; Dillon, Pruitt, Wo- made a four day trip to Monter­ works this year for the race of rey, Mexico. OPENING SOON mack and Joe Henry starting the champions. An backfield plus Lewis, Price (Ed­ This educational trip has be­ Last year the Panthers won ward) as replacements. Big Ray come a bi-annual tour at Prairie Championships in Football and HUMBLE SERVICE STATION Don Dillon will try his hand at View since 1950 and is under Track (for the 5th straight time) Pro-ball while others like Joe the Supervision of Mr. G. L Located next to Club Gables. finishing second in Baseball. Henry — D. Grace E. Price, big Smith, Dean of the School of Lost from the starting lineups Owned and operated by Prairie View people. Franklin will try their hand at School of Agriculture. coaching. from last year's squads: Some of the most important Offensive objectives of this tour according The Panthers have a rugged Franklin, Ira schedule again this year with the to Mr. Smith, are to provide Henry, Joe sight-seeing and also acquaint addition of Florida A. & M. Col­ Kelly, Andrew lege on the list for October 25th the students with the customs Pruitt, Willie and social conditions of their in Florida. The schedule is as Womack, Peyton O. D. BROWN follows: neighboring country. J. I. BROWN Dillion, Ray Don The students enjoyed compar­ Defensive ing the educational facilities of DRUGS FOOD Grace, Donald Mexico with that of their own Dry Goods Athletic Program Womack, Peyton country. G-E APPLIANCES Pruitt, Willie We are hoping that in the near WALLER, TEXAS WALLER, TEXAS 1952-53 Dillion, Ray Don future more of the students will FOOTBALL Total No. Lost from Squad: be able to take advantage of Home Games T. Franklin, Ira this opportunity. Bishop College, Oct. 4. Q. Henry, Joe Arkansas State, Nov. 1. G. Kelly, Andrew Texas College, Nov. 8, HB. Pruitt, Willie (Homecoming). HB. Womack, Peyton Tennis Tournament Southern University, Nov. 29. FB. Dillion, Ray Don Out of Town Games (Co-Capt.) Held July 4-5 Sam Houston College, Austin HB. Price, Edward Sept. 27. G. Grace, Donald By L. J. COMBS Wiley College, Dallas, Oct. 13. (Co-Capt.) T. H. GARRETT Compliments of FB. Henson, Eural The twenty-third annual Ten­ Florida A. & M. College, nis Tournament was held July 4- Tallahasse, Oct. 25. QB. Lewis, Richard Humble Products 5, 1952, on the court of Prairie God's Mercy Store Grambling College, All regulars or replacements. Prospective Letter men returning View A. & M. College, Prairie Phone 130 Grambling, La., Nov. 15. View, Texas. Texas Southern, Houston, Jan 1 (black type): WALLER, TEXAS Paul Scott—Guard Events for the tournament in­ WALLER, TEXAS BASKETBALL cluded men's singles, men's dou­ Home Games Harry Wright—Guards T. J. Franklin—Guard bles, junior singles and women's P. V. Tournament. (Open), singles. Jan. 2-3. L. Crawford—HB. J. C. Jones—HB. Participants included athletes Texas College, Jan. 16-17. from San Antonio, Houston, Aus­ Bishop College, Jan. 23-24. W. Clark—HB. Johnny Price—HB. tin, Lufkin, and Beaumont. T. R. Southern University, Feb. 6-7. Lawson, Lloyd Scott and Attor­ Arkansas State, Feb. 16-17. Jack Bellinger—HB. Chester Hancock—E. ney H. G. Doyle competed in the Out of Town Games tournament. Langston University, Jack Price—E. Handsome trophies were pro­ S. & N. SUPER Compliments of Langston, Jan. 9-19.' Charles Haywood—E. vided for each winner and run­ Wiley College, John Freeman—C. Bill Wynn—C. ner-up in each of the events WALLER Marshall, Jan. 30-31. listed above. MARKET Texas Southern, Charlie Brackin—FB-Q. Houston, Feb. 14. Elijah Childress WALLER, TEXAS CLEANERS BASEBALL Arthur Brown—Q-FB. Home Games Tyler Spikes—T. Alvin Stasney and Sid McFarlin, Prop. Bishop College, March 20-21. Charles Wright—T. Texas College, April 10-11. Other Squad Men: Henry E. Naegeli WALLER, TEXAS Wiley College, May 1-2. Leonard Robinson—T. Sanders Pharmacy Out of Town Games John Davis—T. Langston University, Eugene Madison—HB. We Appreciate Langston, Okla., March 27-28. George Forkerway—HB. Southern University, James Miller—HB~. Your Trade Baton Rouge, La.. April 1-2 Curtis Barber—HB. Arkansas State, Willie Howard—E. Phone 345 LONNIE BANKS SAFETY LANE Robert Hall—T. Pine Bluff, April 17-18. HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS Many promising freshmen have 11 Lettermen Wheel Alignment Shock Absorbers 14 Others didate fr ?K 3S probable can­ Wheel Balancing Accessories didates for berths left open by 25 Squadmen Returning WALLER, TEXAS PAGE 6 THE PRAIRIE VIEW PANTHER JULY, 1952 JULY CLEARANCE SALE STARTING JULY 7 Famous Labels REAL SAVINGS ON MEN'S FINE FURNISHINGS & SPORTSWEAR MANHATTAN — McGREGOR COOL VENTILATED MESH SPORT SKIRTS BOTANY 500 — ESQUIRE —by MANHATTAN $3.95 value $2.50 s™™-, -

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