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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 16, 1961)
Extension ‘Mother ■ Of Year’ title Given Mrs. Rudder m Mrs. Earl Rudder has been chos- Mother of the Year for the ctension Service Club. Her cre- ntials and biography will be en- red in competition at a Fourth strict convention of the Texas deration of Womens Clubs. Mrs. Rudder is the mother of re children, ranging from college ;e to that of the first grade. They e Earl, Jr. (Bud), age 20; Anne, ;e 18; Linda, age 18; Jane, age and Bob, age 6. “Every day of our lives, Mother is constantly chosen to consider ir needs and interests above her vn,” they declare. “Mother has ten a guide, example and inspira- on to our entire family.” While Mrs. Rudder’s family )lds first place in her heart, she merously contributes her time and talent to school, ehurch and civic endeavors. She is am active worker in the A&M Methodist Church, serving currently otn the Commis sion of Membership and Evange lism. Last year, she devoted much time and study to th»e Citizens Ad visory Committee, which was set up to study the A&M, Consolidated School program in respect to fa cilities and curricula. Mrs. Rudder grew u^p on a ranch in Menard County, graduated from the University of Texas, settled in Brady to teach school aind one year later married the yoking coach there whom she had known while in the University. At this point she began to adjust her life to the colorful, varied and challenging careers of her husband. In her current role as First' Lady !E WEEK SPEAKERS (Continued from Page 1) immer camps and other varied ^tivities which are related to lurches, and has established a igh reputation as religious leader i these activities. Rev. Bunjes will live in Hen- erson Hall, and will lead the fo rm and discussion groups for 'enderson and Ramps 7, 8 and 9 f Law Hall. These meetings will e in the lounge of Henderson iall. ’George M. Stephenson is a na ve of Collinsville, Tex., and is ow in his fourth year as minister f the Broadway Church of Christ i Lubbock, Tex., which hosts one f the largest congregations of he Churches of Christ. Stephenson is a graduate of ibilene Christian College Magna lum Laude. He served as presi- ent of his senior class in 1936 nd : was elected to Who’s Who imong College Students. He has one graduate work with the Har ing College School of Religion a Memphis, Tenn. The minister has preached at vangelistic meetings in Texas, (klahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, 'ennessee, Mississippi, Illinois, lew York, California, and Florida, nd has delivered lectures for sev- ral colleges maintained by mem- iers of the Churches of Christ. _ Stephenson is on the editorial taff of the “20th Century Chris- : ian,” published in Nashville, : Tenn., and the “Firm Founda- i ion,” published in Austin, Tex. : The forum and discussion groups i ed by Stephenson will be con- : lucted in the lounge of Dormitory : 10. : Rev. C. Knox Poole, pastor of i * * CHIIPRENUNDER12 YEARS* -fif W ' THURSDAY & FRIDAY IE i “WHERE THE HOT WINDS % | BLOWS” with Gina Lollobrigida Plus “MACUMBA LOVE” f Wagon i with Walter Reed FRIDAY Wagon ^BurtImkter vip 5 Jhw Swummis I ^ ""wcuuil Uwis IEisserGaniw] WUMEntM M . Mow! ,*, ukueo in whists dbobI n Wagon : } SATURDAY n Wagon : . In TENNESSEE WILLIAMS' mtueiwiK'** Mused Pn UKdEOSBmS Wagon i SATURDAY MIDNIGHT AND SUNDAY B$GGWSBLftBlAN ; TUESDAY WELD ™ HiCOLEMMYM PLUS All Three Days Robert Mitchum In “WE’VE NEVER BEEN LICKED” the First Presbyterian Church, Freeport, Tex., will conduct forum and discussion groups for Dormi tories 5 and 7, with the meetings being conducted in the lounge of Dormitory 5. Rev. Poole has served as pastor of his present church since 1958, having been born in Troy, N. C. He received his B.A. degree from Davidson College in 1929, and while attending college he partici pated in freshman football. He was also a member of the college glee club, symphony or chestra, a vocal quartet, and Sigma Delta Fraternity. The minister also attended Guil ford College and participated in varsity baseball. As a public school teacher, Poole taught social sciences, and obtained his B.D. de gree in 1934 and Th.M. degree in 1939 from Union Theological Sem inary in Virginia. Rev. Poole has served as pastor of the Presbyterian church in Rom ney, W. Va.; director, Christian Education for the Presbyterian Synod of Louisiana, and Pastor, Third Presbyterian Church, New Orleans, La. At present, Rev. Poole is a mem ber of the Brazos Presbytery, Syn od of Texas, and holds the office of Chairman of Adult Work on Christian Education Committee. of the A&M College campus, Mrs. Rudder approaches each full day with carefully laid plans. Many college events, such as football season when guests are frequent and military weekends when nu merous officials visit the campus, she performs her duties with gra ciousness and pride. In Brady and Austin, where she formerly lived, Mrs. Rudder was an active participant in community affairs. At one time she was work ing in four different Parent- Teacher Association groups. She has been a Scout leader and county chairman for the Red Cross mem bership drive. She worked regu larly in the Junior Department of the Brady Methodist Church. At present Mrs. Rudder is a member of the Bryan-College Sta tion branch of the American Asso- ciatnon of University Women; honorary president of the Federa tion of Texas A&M College Moth ers Clubs; member of the Brazos County A&M Mothers Club, and an active supporter of the Mothers and Dads Club at Consolidated School. t. Aggie Affections Aggies voice their affection for Mrs. Rudder far and wide. Syd Heaton, cadet colonel of the Corps, says “Mrs. Rudder is an unusual woman, a wonderful mother and is well deserving of the honor of being Mother of the Year.” Sincere concern for friends and deep compassion for the ill or in capacitated are characteristic of Mrs. Rudder. In 1950, a Brady friend, Mrs. Norman Lawler, fell victim to polio and since has lived in an iron lung. Mrs. Lawler holds a special regard for Mrs. Rudder and says, “She is loved and re spected by all for her sweetness an^ perfect example of a selfless mother, wife and friend. She is the best of American womanhood.” Mrs. Rudder visits the sick and carries flower arrangements she herself has made. A favorite pastime of hers is that of playing the piano “for my own enjoyment.” Aside from her duties as wife of a College president and com manding general, Mrs. Rudder is especially fond of the titles mother and homemaker. : Mrs. Earl Rudder named Extension ‘Mother Of Year’ ‘Language, Arts’ Theme Given Meet “Language and Arts” will be the theme of the program for the A&M Consolidated Mothers and Dads Club Tuesday night. The regular monthly meeting will be held in the Consolidated High School Auditorium beginning at 7:30 p.m. The program will feature five Consolidated teachers. Mrs. R. E. Leighton and Mrs. Frank Coulter will represent the Elementary School, Mrs. R. L. Elkins and Mrs. Harrison Hierth will represent the Junior High School and Mrs. Er mine Worrell will represent the High School. The teachers will discuss the objectives of the language-arts in their: respective areas of teaching. This is the first of a series of dis cussions which is designed to ac quaint parents and patrons with the teaching program being done at Consolidated. A. F. “Tex” Isbell, president of the Mothers and Dads Club, stated that the people of College Station have been asking for this type of program. He also indicated that parents and interested pa trons, whether they are members of the Club or not, are coordially invited to attend this meeting in response to their requests. Following the presentation a period has been set aside for ques tions and open discussion. A short business session will conclude the program during which plans will be made for the annual Commun ity Supper which will be held in March. THE BATTALION Thursday, February 1G, 10G1 College Station, Texas Page 3 Senior Grants Revealed Dr. C. H. Ransdell, faculty spon sor of Phi Eta Sigma, the fresh man honor society, has urged all graduating seniors who are mem bers of the society to see him at his office in Room 114 of the En gineering Building. The sponsor reminded that the national fraternity offers two $300 scholarships every year and that Mar. 1 has been set as the dead line for this year’s entrants. The scholarships are reportedly offered on the basis of the stu dent’s scholastic record, evidence of creative ability, evidence of fi nancial need, promise of success and personality. Only Phi Eta Sigma members are eligible to enter. These Beautiful T\Al C olor Prints of the Southwest’s Best-Loved Birds <, are for yoxt Reproductions shown here are 1/7 actual size. "Another Humble exclusive ;* : UNIFL0 Motor on .. .when yon change to UNIFLO. motor oil V Ask for a Gift Coupon .v'lr? ^. .. . ^Uniflo” “Happy Motor!*"*" Registered Trade Marks. 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