THURSDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 17, 1945
THE BATTALION
CIETV
Mrs. Hug-h M. Harris Addresses Fellowship
Meeting of College Church Women Council
“Looking from the East Win
dow” was the subject of an address
by Mrs. Hugh M. Hai'ris of Hous
ton, guest speaker at the May
Fellowship meeting of the College
Station Council of Church Women
Thomas-Groves Rites
Held Here Saturday
St. Thomas Episcopal Chapel
was the scene of the marriage of
Miss Edith Thomas, daughter of
Dr. and Mrs. Frank L. Thomas, to
Ashford M. Groves of Edinburg,
Texas and Hutchinson, Kansas, on
Saturday, May 12. Rt. Rev. C. K.
Quin of Houston, bishop of the
diocese, pronounced the service.
Miss Sara Watts rendered the
traditional wedding marches and
the incidental music. The altar
was decorated with a profusion of
daisies and Queen Anne’s lace in
termixed with palms, ferns, and
white gladioli.
The bride was given in marriage
by her father. Miss Helen Thomas
attended her sister as maid of hon
or, and J. Q. Baldridge acted as
; best man.
After a wedding trip to North
Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, the
cjouple will make their home at
Edinburg, Texas and Raymond,
Kansas.
held Friday, May 11, at the Aggie-
land Inn.
The'meeting was opened by an
invocation delivered by’Mrs. J. R.
Hillman, after which Mrs. F. I.
Dahlberg explained the meaning of
Fellowship Day. Theme of the
program for the day was “Our
Town”, and was elaborated by Mrs.
W. D. Lloyd discussing “The
Church and Returning Service
men”, and Mrs. R. R. Lyle speak
ing on “New Frontiers and Our
Town’s Responsibilities”.
Installation services were con
ducted by Mrs. F. L. Thomas for
the incoming officers, who are:
Mrs. F. I. Dahlberg, president; Mrs.
L. M. Blank, first vice president;
Mrs. J. R) Hillman, second vice-
president; Mrs. R. E. Snuggs, sec
retary; Mrs. F. W. Hensel, treas
urer; Mrs. Paul S. Ballance, re
porter; and Mrs. Nat. G. Edmond
son, parliamentarian.
Methodist Women to
Meet Monday, May 21
Women’s Society of Christian
Service of the A. & M. Methodist
Church will meet with Mrs. R. C.
Terry at the parsonage on Monday
evening, May 21, at 7:30. Mrs.
G. S. Mogford will be co-hostess
with Mrs. Terry.
A GOOD APPEARANCE
l COUNTS A LOT - - -
s. / Visit
AGGIELAND BARBER SHOP
At the North Gate
An Old Friend of the
Texas Aggies
says
“Congratulations,
Texas High School
Graduates ,,
We are happy to join the Cadet Corps in extending
you a hearty invitation to come to Texas A. & M.
CAMPUS CLEANERS
cwo locations, (over the Exchange Store, in the new
,ar#a"i‘iext to George’s) on the campus to serve your
needs in distinctive dress.
THE FAMED AGGIE BAND IN ACTION
Versatile Aggie Band Sets Throbbing
Tempo for Cadet Functions 9 Activities
PERSONALS
Mr. and Mrs. George B. Wilcox
and daughter, Jo Anne, spent the
Mother’s Day weekend in Groes-
beck with Mrs. Wilcox’s mother,
Mrs. W. D. Ralls.
* * *
Mrs. N. R. McCullough had as
her guest for Mother’s Day her
son, Mac McCullough A/S, USNR,
who is a V-12 enrollee at Texas
Christian University at Ft. Worth.
* * *
Lt .Thomas R. Lutner, a former
student at A. & M., was a weekend
guest in the home of Rev. and Mrs.
R. L. Brown. Lt. Lutner is recuper
ating from wounds received in Ger
many, and plans to return to A.
& M. when he is released from
the service.
* * *
Dr. and Mrs. David B. Gofer had
as their guest for the Mother’s
Day weekend Miss Latitia Gofer, a
student at Texas university.
* * *
Mrs. G. S. Fraps returned Sun
day from Dallas, where she at
tended a state board ^meeting of
the Daughters of the American
Republic. Mrs. Fraps was a house
guest of Mrs. F. B. Ingram, state
D. A.R. regent.
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Lt. A. A. Jakkula, Women’s
Army Corps, is on convalescent
leave at her home here. Lt. Jak
kula was injured in an automobile
collision about two months ago, at
Dayton, Ohio.
* * *
Miss Mary Frances Lenert and
Miss Patricia Orr, who are stu
dents at T.S.C.W., spent the week
end with their parents, Dr. and
Mrs. A. A. Lenert and Mr. and
Mrs. J. A. Orr respectively. Miss
Lenert and Miss Orr are room
mates at the Denton school.
* * *
Mrs. W. F. Hamilton and daugh
ter Mary Jane, of Denton, are vis
iting Mrs. Hamilton’s sister, Mrs.
E. L. Angell.
♦ Texans with a penchant for
speaking of big and mighty events
and things can well begin recount
ing the story of the Aggie band,
for in peace time this famous
marching, musical organization,
now nearing its seventieth anni
versary, numbered over 200 pieces
and was by far the largest college
band in the world.
Originating in 1876, the year the
college first opened its doors, the
band has had a steady growth,,
although in 1911 it numbered but
16 pieces. By 1925 the number had
grown to almost a hundred with
membership selected from every
organization on the campus.
In 1939, the band was given a
dormitory of its own, and in the
process of reorganization the mem
bership was limited to men taking
Infantry and Field Artillery mili
tary science. Plans are now under
way to resume the band in its full
glory when wartime restrictions
permit. The present band is com
posed of more than, 50 pieces.
Versatility is one of the pre
dominant characteristics of the
Aggie band. In addition to the
combined 200 piece marching band,
the band was subdivided into small
units for the Infantry regiment
and Field Artillery regiment. There
Where there is no vision, the
forests perish—and the people.—C.
A. Schenck.
NEW
FRESHMEN
We welcome
you to visit
our store.
COMPLETE LINE OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES
(New and Used)
See us for Electrical Fixtures
BICYCLE HEADQUARTERS
We are still buying books and I. E. S. Lamps
STUDENT CO-OP STORE
Ed Garner, Graduate of ’38
also is the Concert Band of 85
pieces. This later group, in peace
time, made an annual tour of Tex
as high schools and played before
many civic groups.
Those intricate meneuvers so
thoroughly enjoyed by football
fans during the intermission are
the results of many tedious hours
of practice—but that’s what adds
the finesse and the military smart
ness distinguishing the Aggie band
over all others.
First Baptist Church
To Hold Spring Picnic
The First Baptist Church will
hold its annual spring social Sat
urday, May 19, at Hensel Park. The
social will be in the form of a
picnic and all members or poten
tial members of the First Baptist
Church are invited to be present.
This year the Baptist Student
Union will also have a part of the
program and will have as its
guests members of the Baptist
Student Union of Sam Houston
State Teachers College at Hunts
ville. All students and residents of
College Station who wish to attend
will meet at the First Baptist
Church, where transportation will
be furnished.
Man, Your Manners
By I. Sherwood
“If someone should compliment
you on your appearance, what
should be the proper response?”
Compliments, to both men and
women, are welcome if they are sin
cere. Acknowledgment of a com-
A. & M. Garden Club
Has Annual Picnic
At Yarnell Home
The A. & M. Garden Club held
its annual picnic on Friday after
noon at 12:30 at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. S. H. Yarnell, with those
who had been special speakers bn
the programs of the club meetings
this year as special guests.
Luncheon was served on long
tables under the wide spreading
trees, and a delicious picnic meal
was thoroughly enjoyed.
Enlarged pictures of the prize
winning displays recently exhibit-
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plimentary remark i
graciously by “Titan.
“I’m glad you like it”.
“Is it possible to corre<
one’s grammar without l
polite?”
No one likes being co
group conversation, aj
at improvement of gra
diction had better be re
members of the family
friends who may consid
favors an«fl not insults.
“If two people a
conversation and you
to one of them, how
yourself?”
If you find it neceqi
rupt, wait for a bres
cussion if you can. Tlv,
say to the person, >?
pardon, may I spea
moment?” Then.^stai
wait until -tk-'.
will
_ep the
one of
himself ai*
ud.
We proudly salute the men of Texa^
fer hearty congratulations to High g
Since 1876 Texas A. & M. has contr 7
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traditions of Texas. You will find ~
atr
phere on the campus and you will be proud to c
the Maroon and White as your college colors.
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AGGIELAND
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WE AGREE
THERE’S NO PLACE LIE
TEXAS A. M. C.
We join hands with the Cadet C6rps ai
community in extending good wishes
Texas High School graduates. In our 0}
you could make no better choice of Alma
Mater than this great institution. Sharing
with pride in its fine traditions, we pledge
cooperative efforts in building a greater
school and community of the future.
Luke and Ray are two fine public spirited
citizens, typical of the loyal boosters*ef Ag-
gieland. That is evidenced when they forget
their friendly business rivalry in every
effort to build a great college and coi
ity. We recommend them to you r
gest you get acquainted with them j
come to A. & M.
—C
‘We believe in and work for a greater A. & M. community’
LUKE’S GROCERY
Luke Patronella
SOUTHSIDE FOOD MARKET
Ray Oden