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THE TEXAS AGGIE Published Semi-Monthly at the A. & M. Press, College Station, Texas, except dur- ing the summer months, when issued monthly by the Association of Former Students of the Agricultural and Mechan- ical College of Texas, College Station, Texas. T.--B.- Warden, ‘03. == iN 17% President VORA. Uhr, SG coma. Vice-President E. E. McQuillen, ’20... Executive Secretary 1: B. Locke, 219-........... Assistant Secretary Subscription Price $5.00 Entered as Second Class Matter at College Station, Texas E. E McQuillen.............=... Publisher Directors CM... Evans, tP08. si... ili lx Marshall R.. C. Black,A217 Beaumont Max 1D. «Gilfillan, AF cir a Lindale B. aR Gray, 280 ro on er det ve iid Sherman A. P. Rollins, ’06 Dallas H. iC. Dillingham; ’22..........% College Station M. H. Mimms, ’28 Conroe W. W. Lawson, ’10 Houston J. A. Scofield, ’13 Edna Jack Shelton, ’17. Luling Colonel: P. 1. Downs, >79..20K. civ Temple M. J. Miller, ’11 Ft. Worth BoA Birk ig. a oats Wichita Falls Willson-Davis, 227... in te San Antonio Robt. W. Briggs, ’17 \ Pharr B.. VV: Spence 225... L228 Big Spring ‘W. A. French, ’13 Abilene Colonel O. A. Seward, ’07................ Amarillo DIRECTORS AT LARGE T. B. Warden, ’03 Dallas Verne A. Scott,” 14: ZL. Stephenville ATF. Mitchell, 3:209.....0 cc. eu ite. on Corsicana J.-B. Miller, *18.a..0 00. nde te Jacksonville C. A. Thanheiser, 201...........cos00neeees Houston YA Uhr 209 San Antonio HIE. sDeason, N10. .. coven Port Arthur REPRESENTATIVES ON ATHLETIC COUNCIL LEDC me a Houston Dallas C. Julius Schepps, A. Thanheiser, ’14 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE T. B. Warden, ’03 Dallas LA Uhr 20% ieee heii 22d San Antonio R.=C5 Black, 17 Beaumont Jack Shelten, ’17 Luling E. E. McQuillen, ’20................ College Station STUDENT LOAN FUND TRUSTEES T. B. Warden, ’03 Dallas AB. Mitchell, 09... 00 RL Corsicana E. BE. MecQuillen, 20.............. College Station FREE CONFERENCE The bi-ennial educational appro- priation bill, having been passed by both House and Senate of the Texas Legislature, is now in “Free Conference.” Committees of five from each branch of the legislature will endeavor to adjust differences between the House and the Senate bills. The Senate bill calls for a reduction of 25% below expendi- tures of the past two years, and appropriates the moneys in lump sums. The House bill calls for re- ductions ranging from 41% to 607% in some instances, and perhaps av- eraging 45 per cent. All expendi- tures are carefully itemized. The friends of education in Tex- as are supporting the Senate bill. Its reduction is a reasonable one, in line with the generally accepted | scale of government reduction, and can be absorbed without lasting damage by the institutions. The House bill, on the other hand, will wreck the educational institutions of Texas, and particularly Texas A. & M. It is doubtful if the insti- tution could be operated next year under the present House bill. The AGGIE is of the opinion ~ that even the most desperate of the “Economizers” does not want to wreck the A. & M. College. The cuts have become so severe largely through a mass action that has not realized its terrific results. In an effort to reduce the fever of a patient, they are about to end the patient with repeated and over large doses of the cure. There remains little doubt but that the currency of the United States is to be inflated. With such action will come a general price increase. With such a prospect in view, a too severe cut in teachers’ salaries will be tragic. The AGGIE hopes the legislative Free Conference Committeemen will approach their problem ecare- fully and reasonably. The AGGIE hopes the people of Texas will con- “tinue to express to their repre- : sentatives their feelings upon the matter of this educational appro-- priation bill. The AGGIE believes “that the conscientious and wise judgment of the majority of thz Legislature will not consent to the wrecking of the State’s oldest in- stitution. , COKE STEVENSON’S ADDRESS One of the fine features of the Annual Meeting week-end was the address at the annual Faculty- Former Student luncheon of Hon. Coke Stevenson, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Chosen by the Program Committee as an outstanding Texas citizen, the Speaker held an audience of 400 almost spell-bound. His remarks made a deep impression upon those present. If next year’s committee is as successful in its choice of a speaker, this feature of the meet- ing will become one of the most enjoyable and worthwhile phases of the week-end. COMMITTEE REPORTS REFLECT THOUGHTS OF ASSN. AND LEAD ACTIONS OF ANNUAL MEETING Resolutions Committee : The Resolutions Committee, com- posed of R. C. Black, ’17, Beau- mont, Chairman, S. C. Evans, "21, C. W. Crawford, ’18, and M. S. Church, ’05, proposed the follow- ing outlined resolutions which were adopted and approved by the gen- eral Association Meeting. Dr. T. O. Walton Recognizing the terrific ordeal and responsibility resting upon the shoulders of the President of the A. & M. College, expressing the appreciation of A. & M. men for President Walton and his success- ful work, and pledging the assis- tance and cooperation of the As- sociation and of A. & M. men in the program set out under the leadership of Dr. Walton. President A. K. Short Expressing the thanks of A. & M. men for the fine services ren- dered during the past year by A. K. Short, as president of the As- sociation of Former Students. McFarlin Farms Authorizing Trustees to lease or transfer these farm properties to a corporation to be organized by | Directors or Trustees for the bet- ter handling of the properties. Highway Designation Approving and requesting desig- nation of highway between Luling and Bastrop, connecting College Station with Southwest Texas. W. L. Penberthy Commending work of W. L. Penberthy, Director Intramural Athletics at A. & M., and thank- ing him for entertaining program at annual meeting. Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Thanking former for past As- sociation office quarters and lat- ter for present quarters. W. A. Duncan C. 0. Watkins Extending appreciation to these gentlemen for their aid and help in making visiting Former Stu- dents comfortable and happy while on campus. Legislative The committee asked additional time to prepare this resolution and has suffered a substantial reduc- tion. We accordingly wish to call this matter to the attention of all members with the urgent appeal that a diligent attempt be made to increase this form of revenue, both through increase in member- ship and payment of dues by those now on the active rolls. 2. The figures also indicate that the past due amount of the total notes owned by all Loan Funds, has increased over the preceding year. We are informed that these notes are being followed diligently and steps are being taken to im- prove this condition through re- newals. Due to present conditions some of these loans have proved bad and we recommend that these loans be charged out against interest col- lections. Also that one-half of all interest collections, except the Sears-Roebuck Fund, be set aside as a reserve. : We, the committee, wish to call your attention to the careful and efficient manner in which your secretary and his assistants have administered the affairs of our As- sociation during the present severe economic period. a R. W. Burleson, ’95 1. A. Uhr, 17 W. E. Winn, ’22 Tailor Shop Committee We, your committee, have made an inspection of the Tailor Shop and have found the physical pro- perty in good operating condition. It has been brought to our at- tention that the rents paid for this location are the same amount that was paid when the business was started in the year 1927. We feel that under the existing times and conditions that rents should be re- duced. The exact amount of rent now being paid is $40 per month; and we feel that the rent should be reduced to a figure not to ex- ceed $25 per month. It has been brought to the atten- tion of your committee that at] least 50 per cent of the business is obtained by outside competitors. We feel that under the conditions, the location, and the facilities of the Tailor Shop, that a 25 per cent increase in their business should be obtained. We feel that this 25 per cent increase could be through closer cooperation between the management obtained of the Tailor Shop and the Student Solicitors. We recommend that a contract ; } "be executed between the Tai- the committee was authorized to ; ; ; lor Shop and the Student Soli- prepare such resolution and con-| Ss ; citors that will incorporate a sider it adopted. Auditing Committee We, the members of your Audit- ing Committee, have on this day, April 16, 1933, carefully examined the Auditor’s Report, prepared by A. B. Granger, dated March 21, 1933. This report was published in the AGGIE of April 15, 1933, and we agree with his comments that the records maintained for the Association of Former Students were found to be in their usual excellent condition. After due consideration, we have noted the following outstanding items: 1. That the income from dues THE OFFICIAL SET-UP The new set-up of officers and directors of the Association togeth- er with other elected representa- tives and groups, is shown in the mast-head of this publication, a- bove. It is suggested that every reader study this set-up and famil- iarize himself with the general or- ganization of the Association for the transaction of its business. These men are the elected repre- sentatives of the more than three thousand members of the orga- nization. They are charged with considerable responsibility and will be called upon to spend much time, thought and money, in the performance of their respective duties. They should have and they need, the best cooperation of every A. & M. man. Give them the ben- efit of your suggestions, offer them your services, and answer their call for any aid or support in your power. The truth is a beautiful thing, even when it’s tangled and in doubtful taste—W. B. Seabrook. monthly general meeting for sales- manship suggestions and also this contract to contain a cancellation clause for laxity in carrying out its contents and failure to produce a profitable amount of business to the Tailor Shop. Respectfully submitted: R. C. Heartfield, ’23, chair- man. Wm. A. Howerton, ’28 C. M. Close, 23 B. F. “Reveille” Brown, "23 Athletic Committee We, the Athletic Committee, re- port as follows: 1. We recommend that the For- mer Students’ Association express to the athletic authorities of the College our appreciation of their reception of the recommendation of last year, and their courteous consideration of said suggestions. 2. We recommend that the As- sociation go on record as express- ing our appreciation of the efforts of our Athletic Department dur- ing the past season against the many difficulties which faced them and that all former students co- operate to the fullest extent with the present administration who will have charge in making the coming season most successful. 3. We recommend that the As- sociation call on the Board of Di- rectors, the President of the Col- lege, the Faculty, the Athletic Council, and the Athletic Depart- ment to mutually cooperate in ev- ery way possible and be consistent in bringing about successful ath- letic and physical education at the College, believing that they con- tribute much to the success and the general welfare of the institu- tion. 4. We recommend that the pre- sent plan of having the President of the Association or his proxy, the Secretary, serve as a representa- tive on the Athletic Council, be abandoned and that instead the directors of the Association select two representatives at large to serve on the Council. Respectfully submitted, C. A. Thanheiser, ’01, Chairman A. L. Smith, ’19 D. W. Carlton, ’23 V. W. Woodman, 27 O. A. Seward, 07 McFarlin Farm Review Committee We, your committee, after tho- roughly investigating the financial report and the management of our McFarlin properties, wish to com- mend the trustees and Mr. Me- Quillen, who is one of the trustees, and at the same time has acted as manager in the efficient way in which these properties have been managed. In spite of the fact that alfalfa hay, our principal crop has been selling for about $6 per ton, a price lower than any of us have experienced before, we find from the financial report that it has been necessary to draw on the reserve for only about $8,000, which was mainly spent for the completion of an additional hay barn and for the purchase of ad- ditional permanent equipment, such as mules and hay harvesting equipment. This committee doubts whether any agricultural project of like proportion in this state can | surpass this record. The original idea in accepting the McFarlin gift was to establish a student loan fund and not to perpetuate an agricultural enter- prise. In reviewing the policy adopted by the Association in ac- cepting the McFarlin donation that the primary object should be the student Loan Fund development, it is our opinion that the liquida- tion of this very substantial gift toward the creation of such a loan fund should be consummated at the earliest date practical and the re- cent sale of the Rice properties is directly in harmony with this es- tablished policy and we belive that the same policy should be follow- ed in the future. Respectfully submitted: R. S. Miller, ’13 Jack Shelton, ’17 Tyree, L. Bell, ’13 C. A. Munch, ’18 Nominating Committee We, the Nominating Committee, submit the following report. We’ elected Chas. R. Haile, ’12, as Chairman, and submit the follow- ing nominations for directors of the Association for the coming year: : Name & Address C. M. Evans, ’08, Marshall R. C. Black, ’17, Beaumont Max Gilfillan, ’17, Tyler B. F. Gray, ’23, Sherman A. P. Rollins, ’06, Dallas H. C. Dillingham, ’22, College District 1 2 S 4 5 Station 6 M. H. Mimms, 28, Conroe 7 W. W. Lawson, ’10, Houston 8 J. A. Scofield, ’13, Edna 9 Jack Shelton, ’17, Luling Col. P. L. Downs, ’79, Temple M. J. Miller, ’11, Ft. Worth 12 R. A. Birk, ’13, Wichita Falls 13 Willson Davis, ’27, San Antonio 14 Robt. W. Briggs, ’17, Pharr 15 E. V. Spence, 25, Big Spring 16 W. A. French, ’13, Abilene 17 0. A. Seward, ’07, Amarillo 18 Directors At Large: T. B. Warden, ’03, Dallas Verne A. Scott, ’14, Stephenville A. F. Mitchell, ’09, Corsicana J. B. Miller, ’18, Jacksonville C. A. Thanheiser, 01, Houston I. A. Uhr, ’17, San Antonio H. K. Deason, ’16, Port Arthur Respectfully submitted: Cas. R. Haile, ’12, Chair- man P. G. Haines; 17 H. K. Deason, ’16 Fred Newport, ’24 J. A. Scofield, ’13 M. J. Miller, ’11 Willson, Davis, B.-F. Gray, 23 27 KIRBY FORREST Mr. E. O. Siecke, Director of the State Forestry Dept., made a re- port upon the John Henry Kirby Forest Gift. He stated his depart- ment was doing much work upon the section of land, was replanting trees and establishing fire protec- tion lanes. His formal report was presented, showing close supervis- ion, a splendid survey, and many development measures under way under the direction of Mr. Siecke and his staff. + SECRETARY'S ANNUAL REPORT ~ REVEALS VARIED AND WORTHY PHASES OF ASSOCIATION WORK April 16, 1933 Ten years ago this spring, the Association of Former Students was incorporated and reorganized. Building upon the labors of many previous years, and under the stim- ulus . of fine leadership, the or- ganization made sensational prog- ress. A survey today shows the or- ganization to possess student loan funds of approximately $65,000, a Tailor Shop valued at $6,000, an Endowment Fund of $18,000, and the McFarlin Farm Gift of un- known value. Behind these outstanding featur- es stands the routine, everyday work and organization of your of- fice here at College. The basic val- ue and absolute necessity and im- portance of this office was brought home to us in January when fire nearly destroyed our offices. For- tunately, our records were not lost and fire insurance covered our oth- er losses. But had the fire gone un- discovered another thirty minutes, this organization would perhaps be starting over again. In our office is the only file of present address- es of A. & M. men in existence, composed of some 10,000 names, as well as other indispensable records. These records are the very basis of our whole organization. The annual audit of the finan- cial records of the Association was printed in the last issue of the AGGIE and copies are on file at our office for any member to see. Our income for the past year de- creased but by decreasing our ex- penses, we managed to avoid red ink. Salaries were cut 33 1/3 per cent two years ago, and will pro- bably be cut again this spring. A brief financial statement of the Association shows: Cash March 1, 1932 ... $ 1,294.57 Revenue ........0...iibiuaic. 9,654.34 $10,948.91 EXDONSE or. iil rinses $ 9,653.63 Cash March 1, 1933 .... 1,295.28 $10,948.91 Unused Insurance Money $ 1,218.57 We collected last year from only 1,156 men—Ileaving some two- thirds of our members behind in their dues or other payments. Ob- viously our greatest and most ur- gent problem is the collection of dues from more men. To that end we need the help of every member of the organization. Through our student loans we made last year 546 loans to 370 boys, totalling $31,072.45. Our loan funds were increased by donations totalling $1,651.43 and by interest earnings of $2,320.13. Should pre- sent conditions continue, it is in- evitable that our loan funds shall gradually freeze. Perhaps, it would be good business to stop making loans under present conditions but as long as money is available, I hope it will be used to keep some boy in school. Even if he freezes your loan, he is as good a risk as the future loan you might make when times improve. On March 1 this year 31.5 per cent of our total notes were past due, as compared to 22.7 per cent on the same date last year. The Tailor Shop, owned by the Association, was operated at a pro- fit last year and was of tremen- dous aid in financing our program. It was started six years ago on a few hundred borrowed dollars; has a present value of $6,000 and has paid itself out. The Texas A. & M. Endowment Fund should perhaps be called the Caesar Hohn Endowment Fund. It is the result of an insurance plan of finance, originated and pushed several years ago under the leader- ship of Mr. Hohn. The Fund totals $18,000, all invested with not a dollar delinquent principal or in- terest. These investments were sup- ervised by a Committee made up of Mr. Schuhmacher of Houston, Colonel Downs of Temple, and Mr. Astin of Bryan. It is not feasible to go into the thousand and one details of the work of the Association and its headquarters’ office. Publication of the TEXAS AGGIE, legislative work by A. & M. men and by your Secretary, April 21 Parties, the A. & M. Clubs and their activities, athletic aid and promotion, the per- formance of tasks for the College which for one reason or another cannot be accomplished otherwise, the performance of many small services for former students, these and many other tasks might be recited if time permitted. Following the Civil Engineering Building fire on January 7, our of- fice was moved to the basement of the Mechanical Engineering Building. We are scheduled for quarters in the New Administra- tion Building when completed this summer. The office force is composed of myself, Mr. Locke, and Miss Brog- don. I can assure you the latter two are giving splendid services. Mr. Locke, in fact, has put in al- most as much time after office hours as during the day. Unfortunately, hard times have greatly increased our office work. The wholesale moving around of the past two years has made ad- dress changes a tremendous task. Correspondence and consultation on the 850 student loan notes in our files is almost more than one man can handle. But somehow or other the work gets done, and for that I extend my public thanks to Mr. Locke and Miss Brogdon. We have completed the first year’s operation of the McFarlin Farms. A book could be written of our experiences, hopes, disappoint- ments, and achievements. Operating figures for the two farms, without Levee Taxes, show- ed a small profit. Negotiations have been under way for some time that are expected to result in the sale of the smaller of the two farms for $40,000. Some idea of the size of these operations may be gained by re- porting that we baled and sold 6,000 tons of alfalfa hay, one hun- dred and sixty-five cars of hay were shipped, the rest moving by truck. With a year’s experience, better equipment, and a more fav- orable season to date, we are ex- pecting to make a better showing on these farm operations for the coming year. During the past year, I have en- joyed three pleasant thrills. The first from the way in which A. & M. men aided us in establishing a market for those 6,000 tons of hay. The second from the continued loy- al activity of A. & M. clubs, their officers, and A. & M. men. As President of the Association, Mr. Short has given generously of his time, his money, and his ability. Mr. Thanheiser has made many all- day trips to the Campus to serve well on the Athletic Council. Per- haps, only a few know it, but all the legal work of the Association for the past ten years, and it has been considerable, has been done by Mr. Church, at no cost to the organization. The list might be continued to much greater length. The last thrill came from the in- stant and ready response to the re- cent appeal for legislative aid. The effects of your efforts were almost immediately felt in Austin. The College and its employees owe to you a debt of gratitude for your efforts. And I want to thank you for your thrilling response to the calls for aid from your Alma Mater and your Secretary. So long as this spirit of loyalty and helpful- ness exists among us, there is noth- ing to prevent our organization growing in strength and in useful- ness, and increasing the pleasure and profit derived by its members. R. O. Dunkle, ’17, has been named County Agent for Throck- morton county and will live at Throckmorton. He formerly served in the same capacity in Deaf Smith County. Peter T. Montfort, ’21, for the past several years a member of the staff of the College, has re- cently taken a place as County Agent of Stephens County, with headquarters at Breckenridge. R. W. “Bubba” Franks, ’30, re- cently moved to Great Falls, Mon- tana, where he is in charge of the office of Wm. L. Butler, Inc., Com- bustion Engineer. Franks is Seec- retary-Treasurer of the company. His office is located at 422 Ford Bldg., and he wants to get in touch with any other A. & M. men out there. He reports some fine weath- er out there, no colder than zero during April, and also tells of the advent of the new 3.2 beer. He lives at the Blackstone Apartments in Great Falls and has the latch- string out.
