The Rambler (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 10, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 4, 1935 Page: 1 of 4
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MEXICO Lockej Room Chatter
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Right after the Mexican war of
Independence was over the task that
confronted the insurgent generals
was to establish a government of
their own. This, of course, entailed a
'great and difficult situation. The
royalist and insurgent parties agreed
to set up a provisional form of gov-
ernment. They chose Don Agustin
de Iturbide as a sort of dictator or
emperor. But since he was not made
of the kind and mettle that con-
stitutes a strong leader, his term was
short, and the first democratic Presi-
dent of Mexico was a capable and
patriotic statesman, Don Guadalupe
Victoria. The constitution had many
clauses and articles similar to those
of the United States Constitution.
To certain extent the poor people
of Mexico profited by this new con-
stitution. They had now more rights
and liberties to establish their indivi-
dual homes, cultivate their lands, and
make a more decent living. Large
estates were broken up and distribut-
ed among the peasants.
From this period till the access of
Juarez, Mexico straggled along fairly
well; some presidents were zealous
workers, others filled their terms
without much trouble. But the Ca-
tholic church steadily increased in
power and wealth. The clergy took
Very active part in the political and
economic life and development of the
country, always under hand. This
influence that the chruch exerted had
finally to be. if not entirely Stopped,
at least checked, and to undertake
such an important procedure, a strong
leader was needed, with initiative, de-
termination and above all, ability.
These requirements were met by
Benito Juarez.
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Dramatic Review Given
The Library will present Miss
Kathleen Neal in a book review next j
Monday afternoon at,,4:30 in the par-;
lors of Ann Waggoner •Hall.
The book to be reviewed is one of ;
Maxwell Anderson's beautiful histori-1
oal romances, "Mary of Scotland,'
Miss Neal will give a'dramatic inter-;
pretation of the play by scenes, pic-
luring eight characters.
The proceeds fpotn the review are
to go toward paying the expense of a
delegate from Texas Wesleyan Col-
lege to the Student Conference at
Memphis. A small admission of 25
cents will be charged. All studentsj
and faculty members are cordially in-
vited.
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X, ^Vi s. R. C. Webster was the honoree
Monday afternoon when Mrs. W. H.
Matthews, hostess of Boaz-Benbrook
Hall, entertained with an informal tea
in her honor in her private parlor.
The guest list included the instructors
and close associates of Miss Claudia
Webster, daughter of Mrs. Webster,
during her school work at Texas Wes-
leyan College.
Mrs. Webster and Claudia were
guests of Rev. and Mrs. H. I. Robinson>
of Texarkana; and Miss Cleon Poole,
of Dallas, during the Thanksgiving
holidays. Both the Robinsons and
Miss Poole are well known on the
campus. This is Mrs. Webster's first
trip to Texas, and she has enjoyed
many sight-seeing trips in different
sections of our state.
The following called during the af-
ternoon: President and Mrs. Law
Sone, Dean and Mrs. J. W. Simmons,
Dr. and Mrs. John Rentfro, and
Messrs. and Mmes. Stewart, Marlin,
Trusscll, Thor, Pitner; Mmes. Lisen-
by, Lindsay, Stanileld, Brooks, How-j
ell, and Miss Burdette.
Football season is over, and T. W.
C. made quite a name for itself this
year. The bright part about it is that
we will have all of our team back
for next year. If everything turns I
out: just as we expect and we get in I
either the Texas Conference or the
Lone Star Conference the Texas Wes-
leyan Rams might make a „ better
name for our school in the football
world. I feel like we all need a little
better introduction to our players in-
dividually.
Starting with center we have Jack
Rolen, a most desirable chap from
down Venus way. Jack was a big
shot at his home town and is also
proving himself a big shot here with
us. Jack came to us from Weather-
ford College. He was a good student
there as well as an all round athlete.
We also have another center that, had
a little tough luck this year, that none
other than our honorable Andy Min-
chew. Andy is one of our leading
"minute men." He received a bad
knee sprain while playing against
the N. T. A. C. scrubs a few weeks
ago.
At our tackles we have John Bray
on the right side and Red Wilkenson
on the right. These two boys are i >
plenty rugged and had a great deal
to do with our success this year. John
was an all-conference center at Ran-
ger Junior College and also captain
of the Texas Tech freshman team at
Lubbock. Red was considered one of
the best at his position to trod the
gridiron for North Side High School.
Other tackles that nr'de good show
ings this #ear are Dinzel
"Mooching" Matlock and John Flynn.
The Rams guard position this year
was well taken care of by Dick Liv-
ingston and Robert Randolph. Many
times these two boys played in the
opponents backfield stopping their of-
fensive plays and dealing them much
misery. They also showed great form
in pulling out and leading our plays.
When it bcame necessary to take one
of these men from the game Theron
Frances did the job on par basis.
Frances pushed the boys there con-
siderably and left them in doubt of
who v»as starting the next game. Mil-
ton McCleskey. a husky chap, made a
strong bid for that guard' position
this year and will surely
guards hustling next year
The end positions were filled by
Bob Isbell and Dan Rhome. These
two were the two starting ends for
nractieally every game. Bob is a
marvelous pass catcher and a good de-
fensive player. Dan was an excellent
defensive player. Some of the out-
standing ends were Alton Gantt, who
is a good pass catcher and a good
defensive player. Mike Johnson is
another excellent end who played
good ball all season. Another end
is the incomparable "Baldy" Arm-
strong. These ends will all be Back
next year and they will guard our
flanks in their fullest capacity.
" In the backfield the starting back-
field was composed of Splawn^ M. Is-
bell, Stroud, and Gracey. Splawn is
one of the most dangerous runners
on the squad and a rabbit on the
straightaway. M. Isbell held down the
quarterback post. Milt is an excellent
signal caller and a nice passer. Stroud
was the kicking star of the town. He
could find no peer in this field. How-
ard Gracey rounded out the other
backfield position. He is a powerful
runner and an excellent passer.
The other backfield men of the;
team were as follows: Alvin Reese, i
the fastest man on the team; a good
passer and a hard runner. McCarty, a j
good passer, an excellent kicker, he
failed to score a single point all sea-
son. Roy Ramey, signal-caller, and
passer. Yarbrough, passer de luxe and
tackier. Terrell Davis, kicker and hard
driving runner. Moran Mote, blocker
and long-run touchdown maker.
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Three Students Killed TeSin Wins Recognition
Three students in the Extension
: Department of Texas Wesleyan Col- ,
| lege were killed in an automobile ae- j
| cident near Temple Tuesday, Novem- j
i ber 27.
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The dead are:
Miss Olive It. (.'oniiell
Miss At. Elizabeth Maddox
I Miss Agnes Ware
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The three were enroute to the j
j State Teacher's Convention at San |
| Antonio when the car in which they |
; were riding collided with another car. {
: A .fourth occupant of the car, Miss i
j Louise Svner was seriously injured.
The loss to our student body will j
j be keenly felt by all who knew them.
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Simmons Speaks for
P. C. C. Luncheon
DEDICATION
History has been made this year
by the remarkable advance of the
Tyler, j Texas Wesleyan Rams from non-ex-
stence into gridiron prominence.
In every game they have played
his season, there has been ample
evidence of their splendid ability and
ine sportsmanship. They have waged
ome powerful battles that thrilled
heir onlookers. They have been
;lorious in victory and great in de-
eat, The Rams certainly deserve a
ousing cheer of praise and appreeia-
ion.
Without question they have estab-
ished themselves and promise plenty
>f contention in neighboring stadi-
ims another year. Such attainments
keep our ^ "n"- only through good, hard work.
The Texas Wesleyan student body
;as had the privilege of enjoying re-
ognition won, this year, to a large
degree by this hard-driving, impres-
sive football team. Their work is of
inestimable value to the school.
It is in appreciation that this
issue of the Rambler is dedicate*} to
Coach Rhome and his gridders with
heartiest congratulations for their
successful season.
■ "There is no divorce in India" Dr. |
; ,T. W. Simmons told guests and mem- j
bets of the Panther City Club, Thurs- '
dayr, November 21. Dj.\ Simmons
j spoke on "Marriage Customs in
| India." He is a former missionary to
| Calcutta, India. - W
1 Places were laid for the honored
| guests, Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Griffin;
i Mmes, L. L. Felder, R. A. Caraway,
> Taylor McRevnolds and J. W. Hend-
j ergon, on tables decorated with ;
i purple and white, the club colors,
j Miss Mae Roselund played "Missouri ,
Waltz," a violin selection.
At a short business meeting. Miss
! RoselUnd was elected volley ball cap-
j tain. The president, Miss Clara
j Belle Porter, presided and Miss Char- ;
: lotte Griffin was in charge of the ar- j
i rangements.
SWAN SONG
Death holds my fate between his
pointed fingers.
And gives me one last song to say-
goodbye, v
One thing to last when nothing-
nothing lingers:
How can I bring you death who
knew but love?
How can 1 bring you tears who
knew but laughter?
How can I let you know I'm think-
ing of
A soft, dust-thickened sleep into
Hereafter?
Your proud yonug eyes are heavy
with their tears,
While mine are dry and shining in
this pain
Of knowing that Eternity's slow
years
Can bring no instant's flash of joy-
again . . .
Eternity! Dark... silent... desolate...
And choking with my love, I'll lie-
and wait.
Princess Martin.
Archery For Girls
Members of the Woman's Sports
Association of our campus have evi-
denced within 'he past few weeks a
growing interest as well as increas-
ed skill in the archery field.
Under the direction of Miss De
Rema Parker, head of the woman's
athletic department of the school,
members have been meeting weekly
whan the weather has permitted for
instruction and practice in archery.
The number of the group has grown,
and many have become so adept at
t! e art that they seldom fail to score.
The group has learned the six fun-
damentals, and those who started
first are employed in teaching those
fundamentals to the beginners. Since
new members have only recently-
been taken into the club, there is a
large number in the second group.
That the sport has aroused the in-
terest of other students on the camp-
us is shown by the group of onlook-
ers who usually gather. Due to the
great expense incurred by purchase
of bows, arrows, and other supplies,
only those members w;ho have paid
dues are allowed to participate. It
is hoped by the association, that
others will be encouraged to mem-
bership in W. S. A. through interest
in archery and in other sports to fol-
low which include soccer, quoits, and
ping-pong.
Koro Club Program
Gives Burlesque
The Thanksgiving theme was carri- ;
ed out in a very'unique program in
; Koro Thursday under the direction
of the vice president, Miss Ruth Cow-
an.
An entertaining burlesque of the
weil-known History of Thanksgiving
was given. Miss Marguerite Flanni-
ken read a short poem as devotional I
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FOOTBALL SEASON ENDS
All good things must come to an
end. By defeating Hillsboro Junior
College 12-6 the Rams completed
their first football season Tuesday
night, November 28.
To open the season the Rams trav-
eled to Lawton, Oklahoma and de-
feated the Cameron Aggies 13 to 6.
Hall Splawn's spectacular run of 25
yards for a touchdown was the talk
of the campus for a week.
The largest delegation of students
to follow the Rams to any foreign
field saw Muricy McCarty prove him-
self a capable quarterback as well as
a neat half when the Rams took the
Decatur Baptist 25 to 0 at Decatur.
Milton Isbell, the starting quarter,
was out of this game with a broken
finger.
The Rams traveled half way across
the state to kick the "old dope buc-
ket" around when Bob Isbell caught
one of Reese's passes to defeat those
tough Buffalos at Canyon. Up until
that time the Canyon outfit, was un-
defeated and considered one of the
toughest minor college elevens in the
state.
Joiin Bray and Jack Roten, a
couple of versatile linemen, intercept-
ed passes and raced across the field
for touchdowns to help beat East
Texas State Teachers College at
Coprmerce by a score of 25 to 0,
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Then came the heart breaker of
the season. A 7-7 tie with Daniel
Baker at La Grave Field was the
best the boys could do in the only
game played on home soil. J. D.
Stroud was the boy who saved the
day by pushing one across that time.
When Milton Isbell's field goal of
3 points was all they could accumtnu-
late the Rams lost their first game of
the season to Austin College at Sher-
man ty 3 to 12.
Too much plowboy was the only
explanation for the 6 to 7 defeat at
the hands of John Tariton Cadets at
Stephenville. The only thing two
60 yard touchdown runs by Hall
Splawn netted was two 15 yard pen-
alties.
The Rams break into the win col-
umn again at Shawnee, Okla. With
Gracey turning in his best game of
the season at halfback while Splawn
sprints 45 yards for the only score of
t he game.
Bray catches a long pass, Splawn
plunges over from the one yard line,
and Milton Isbell tallies from the ten
yard marker to turn in a 1!) to M win
over Paris.
Not to he outdone the "minute
men" traveled to Arlington to defeat
the N. T. A, C. subs by a score of 12
to 7 in what proved to be one of the
seasons roughest games. Yarbrough
got a busted lip, Minshew tore the
cartilage in his knee, and Tyler
sprained an ankle.
The season ended with the Rams
ranking abotft mid-way up the ladder
of the nations ranking teams. Not
bad for the first year. This time next
yTexas Wgsleyan may be seeking
a bid to the Rose Bow!
Rev. Cauthen Speaks
At the last weekly meeting of the
Y. W. C. A., Reverend James Baker
Cauthen was the speaker. He spoke
on the subject of "Building a Chris-
ian Culture," and "The Place Stu-
dents Have in Building." Miss
Irene Emerson gave the devotional
preceding Rev. Cauthen's address.
A large number of students attend-
ed the meeting and expressed to the
speaker their appreciation for such
an inspirational talk.
The group voted to assist in any-
way possible to raise funds for send-
ing delegates from the school to the
Methodist Young People's Convention
at Memphis during the Christmas
holidays.
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