Coopersville High School - Zenith Yearbook (Coopersville, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1931 volume:

EX-LIBRIS ❖ f To The Class of ’31 I — ■ I ❖ I i I I i I ❖ $ “There is a Cause for Everything” ATOTHING ever “justhappens.” Ifyoufind a better job there is a reason—if you are demoted there is a reason also. For every success there is a cause-likewise for every failure. Doing as little as possiple and try- ing to get as much as possible for it, is one cause for failure. Doing a little more than you are paid to do, is one cause for success. They are opposite causes and each leads one in opposite directions. For over fifty years Lillies Store has served this community-and equally exerts every effort to please with the latest styles and the most attractive prices. r=nr=: f f ❖ ❖ I I i 9 A ❖ 4 A f f f f Vhe Bigger We Grow i: ne Bigger Values We Give I I I S I CONTENTS DEDICATU )X RODEO STAKE FACULTY CLASSES ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS MEMOR ADS II i'M ration To our Fathers and Mothers who hare sacrificed for us; to our teachers who hare faithfully and 'patiently worked with us; to the Hoard of Edu- cation and our many friends, uho hare made possible these four years of Happiness and Learn- ing, we, the Class of 19- 1, respectfully dedicate this Hook. Staff Staff Adviser__________________ Editor-in-Chief________________ Assistant Editor............... Athletic Editor................ Picture Editor_________________ Joke Editor____________________ Snapshot Editor________________ Subscription Manager___________ Advertising Manager............ Assistant Advertising Manager Alumni Editor__________________ Art Editor..................... .....__ MR HARKEMA ..GEORGE TEN ELSHOF ........RUTH BROWN _______VICTOR SCOTT MARJORIE CARPENTER _____LEON GILLHESPY _____VIVIAN LIEFFERS _____VIENA TIKKANEN ......JOSEPH ESTHER ......DAVID DE WITT .....FLORENCE LILLIE _______GLADYS YOUNG FACULTY Page Seven Page Eight CHARLES VELDHUIS, M. A. Superintendent History German Hope College University of Michigan RICHARD HARKEMA, A. R. Principal Mathematics Hope College University of Michigan RAYMOND VAN RAALTE, A. R. Science Hope College EVANGELINE GROOTERS, A. R. Latin English Hope College GAYL GRIEVE Commercial Ferris Institute JEANNETTE VANDER NAALI), A. R. Civics Economics History Hope College RUTH L. MARCOTTE, A. R English Public Speaking German Hope College Harvard University Page Nine Coopersville Loyalty Song We’re loyal to you, Coope.rsville, We’re fighting for you, Coopersville. We’ll back you to stand, ’Gainst the best in the land, For we know you have sand, C. II. S.. Rah! Rah! So pass on that ball, C’ville High We’re backing you all, C’ville High Our team is our fame protector On! boys, for we expect a victory from you, C’ville I ligli. Fling out that dear old banner ever anew Lead on your sons and daughters fighting for you Like men of old, on giants, placing reliance, shouting defiance—Os- Key - Wow - Wow! Amid the broad green plains that nourish our lands For honest labor and for learning we stand And unto thee we pledge our heart and hand Dear Alma Mater, C’ville High. Boosting the Old High School Faithful and true hearted, Let us cheer our dear “Old High,” We revere her and defend her, And her colors proudlv lly; We will stand for her, united, Of her deeds we gladlv tell, Her colors streaming, Glad faces beaming, So here’s a cheer for her that we all love so well. Refrain: Joyous and ever loyal, Let us boost for C’ville High, Let ev’ry heart sing, Let ev’rv voice ring, There’s no time to grieve or sigh; It’s ever onward, our course pursuing; May defeat ne’er our ardor cool, But united, we will boost for her, our C’ville High. Honors she has taken, On the track and with the ball, May she always rank the highest, Mav her colors never fail; 1 here’s no other that can match her,When her team is on the field, Her boys the fleetest. Her girls the sweetest, 1 lien here’s a cheer for her, for her who ne’er will vield. Page Ten i i r i L 1 r = cr — L— i i i—=,?J —= =1 Page Eleven IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIc.h.S.lllllllllllllllllRO DEOllllllllllllllll 1931 lllllllllllllllll THE OUT OF DOORS Out in the great out of doors t )ut where the mighty eagle soars Out where the little birdies nest There is where the tired can rest. Out among the lofty pine Out where mighty rivers wind Out where little rivulets flow There is where I long to go. Out upon some lofty cliff Out sailing o’er some dangerous reef Out fishing on some inland sea What better place is there to be? And when you pitch your camb at night You have a stinging appetite And when the steaming coffee pours You give your thanks to the out of doors. — Edward Post, ’31 The clouds hang high in a silvery slcy Where the rim of dusk is falling. And the west hill glows with the llaming rose Of a light beyond recalling. Beyond the hill is the nipping chill And the tang of a marshy hollow. And skirting a pond through its moods beyond Winds a Leaton path to follow. Around a bend is the pathway’s end Where a ribbon of smoke’s ascending In the quiet gloom of a little room Waits love at the pathway’s ending. — CECIL MOORE THE ROADWAY OF LIFE From out of my vine-circled window, I gaze on the street below; I see the vast crowds of people, Go by in a constant How. Who knows where they are going, Or knows where they have gone? Some are going to a noble work, While others to gayety and song. We are each as an.individual, Treading the roadway of Life; Some will finish so blithe and content. But others in sorrow and strife. Lpon which road will you travel, lpon which road will you roam: When you hear the final summons. Calling you swiftlv home? -GEO. TEX EI.SIIOF, '31 Page Twelve ill 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111II1111111111111II1111111111111111 J11111111111111111111M GARRET BENNICK “1 am not rolled like common men.” Football 3, I Glee Club 2, 4 RUTH BROWN ‘‘A laugh is worth a hundred groans in any market.” Entered from Allendale Glee Club 3, 4 A. A. 3 Track 3 Vice-Pres Glee Club 4 Basketball 4 Asst. Editor of Rodeo Junior Play 3 Operetta 3 Valedictorian Senior Play ESTHER BUI.THUIS ‘‘Hope for the best, get ready for the worst, and take what comes.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Journalism 4 Home Economics 1 MARJORY CARPENTER ‘‘Does not come under the head of noisy. ” Entered from Carson City 2 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Pres Glee Club 4 Asst News Staff Editor 4 Operetta 3 Sec.-Treas. 3 Picture Editor Rodeo 4 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 DAVII) I)E WITT ‘‘Good humor is the health of the soul” Football 2, 3, 4 Debating 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 4 Sec.-Treas. Glee Club 4 Class President 2 Vicp-Pres. A A. 4 Junior Play 3 Journalism 3. 4 A. A 1, 2, 3. 4 Asst. Ad. Mgr. Rodeo Salutatorian Basketball 2, 3, 4 Senior Play 4 EDITH DOANE ‘‘She is bigger of heart than of stature” Entered from Conklin Glee Club 3, 4 Operetta 3 CHESTER DOWNS “Always attending to his duty in a quiet, unobtrusive way.” Track 2 Scouting 2 Journalism 3 Basketball 3 GERALDINE ERNST “A cheerful heart makes bright the way.” Entered from Grand Haven 4 Home Economics 4 Page Fourteen Page Fifteen JOSEPH ESTHER “I didn’t raise my Ford to be a Jitney” Track 1,2, 3 Vice-Pres Orchestra 2, 3 Oratory 2, 3, 4 Pres, of Glee Club 4 Orchestra 2, 3 Vice-Pres. of Class 2 Glee Club 4 Debating 2, 3, Hand 3, 4 A. A 2, 3, 4 Senior Play 4 Football 2, 3. 4 Junior Play 3 Track Manager 3 President A. A. 4 Declamation 1 Advertising Manager of Rodeo 4 FRANCES GIBBS ‘‘I love honest laughter as 1 do the sunshine. ” Glee Club 1, 2, 3 4 Home Economics 1 Journalism 4 Basketball 4 Track 3 Typing Contest 3, 4 Operetta 1, 3, 4 Senior Play 4 JAY GUNNEMAN “A man never reaches heights above his habitual thoughts.” A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 3, 4 Operetta 3, 4 Track 3 CONSTANCE HILLMAN “I cannot rest until I know.” Home Economics 1 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Camp Fire 2. 3 Junior Play 3 Journalism 4 Pres, of Camp Fire 2 REX HOLMES ‘‘One hour of one day happily spent is worth a season of discontent.” Entered from Nunica Football 3, 4 Glee Club 3, 4 Operetta 3 Vice-Pres Glee Club 3, 4 Track 3, 4 Class President 3 Senior Play 4 WILLIAM JOHNSON ‘‘Do not take seriously that which I say.” Entered from East Nelson Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 ARTHUR KRAKER “A mighty man to be.” Entered from Allendale Journalism 3, 4 A. A. 3 EJitor-in-Chief of News Staff 4 ARTHUR LIEFFERS ”A comical fellow with comical ways” Boy Scouts 1, 2 Basketballs, � Track 3. 4 Football 4 Junior Play 3 VIVIAN LIEFFERS “An energetic girl full of pep.’’ (Ilee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Operetta 1, 2, 3 Home Economics 1 Junior Play 3 Sec.-Treas. Home Economics 1 Track 3 BasketbalU A. A. 2, 3, 4 Camp Fire 3 Class Pres. 1 Snapshot Editor Rodeo 4 FLORENCE LILLIE “And the muse of music listened when her fingers touched the keys.’’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Junior Play 3 Camp Fire 2 Operetta 1, 3 Class Sec.-Treas. 4 JEROME LUTHER “I am not so foolish as to let studies interfere with my pleasure.” Boy Scouts 1,2 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Track 2, 3’, 4 Operetta 2, 3 ARNOLD MERKINS “He looks solemn as a deacon-hut — ” Entered from Nunica Glee Club 3, 4 Track 3, 4 Basketball 3, I Football 4 Operetta 3 Class Vice-President 4 ERWIN MERRICK “I find that nonsense is at times singu larly refreshing. ” Entered from Conklin Glee Club 3, 4 Basketball 3, 4 I rack 3, 4 Operetta 3 MABEL NANNINGA “Virtue, modesty and truth are her guardian angels. ” Entered from Lamont Home Economics 8 Glee Club 4 JOHN O’BRIEN “This world means something to the capable man. ” Football 3, 4 Track 3, 4 A. A. 2, 3 DOLORES PARMENTER “We believe that dress which shows taste and sentiment is elevating to character. ” Campfire 3 (Bee Club 1, 2. 3. 4 Sec.-Treas. of Class 2 Operetta 1 Page Sixteen EDWARD POST “Silence is one great art of conversa- tion.’’ Entered from Nunica Football 3 Track 3 A. A. 3, 4 Basketball 4 MARIE POST “She is a bonnie wee thing, this sweet classmate of ours.’’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Operetta 1, 2 JOHN POST “Silence, more musical than song.’’ Entered from Lamont Journalism 3, 4 Senior Play 4 Operetta 4 PHILIP RUSSELL “Men of few words are the best men’’ Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Track 3, 4 Track Manager 4 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Sec.-Treas. 1 RUDOLPH SCHMIDT “Everyone is great who strives for the good of others. ’’ Entered from Nunica Glee Club 3, 4 Operetta 3 Track 3, 4 Basketball 3 Class President 4 A. A. 3 W; FRANCES SPINNER “Sensibility is the power of woman.’’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Operetta 1 Home Economics 1, 2 Track 3 GRACE STROVEN “Pure thoughts seated in a heart of courtesy.” Glee Club 3, 4 Home Economics 1, 2 VICTOR SCOTT “With mirth and laughter wrinkles come.” Entered from Nunica let old Football 3, 4 Basket ball 3, 4 A. A. 3, 4 Glee Club 4 Senior Play 4 Football Captain 4 Track 3, I '1 rack Captain 3 Junior Play 3 Athletic Editor Rodeo Page Seventeen GEORGE TEN ELSHOF “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty.” Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Operetta 3 Boy Scouts 1 Basketball 3 Band :{, 4 Editor-in-Chief of Rodeo Track 2 Senior Play 4 OLIVE TEN BRINK “What do we live for if it is rot to make life less difficult for each other?” Entered from Allendale Glee Club 3, 4 Basketball 4 LESLIE TIMMERMAN “It is a wise head that makes a still tongue.” Entered from Nunica Track 3, 4 LESTER TIMMERMAN “He that hath knowledge spareth his words.” Entered from Nunica Track 3, 4 VIENNA TIKKANNEN “A friend to all who know her.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Journalism 4 Home Economics 1 MELVIN TER AVEST “Better to get up late and be awake than get up early and be asleep all day.” Football 2, 3, 4 Basketball I, 3, I Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Boy Scouts 1, 2 Track 3 Journalisms Operetta 2, 3 Class Vice-President 1 JAMES TUMA “Much thunder bringeth little rain.” Entered from Shelby 2 Orchestra 2, 3. 4 Basketball 3, 4 Football 2, 3, 4 Junior Play 3 Glee Clul 4 HARRIET VENEMAN “She cannot help doing a good deed when it comes her way.” Home Economics 1 Glee Club 1, 3, 4 Operetta 1, 3 Junior Play 3 Commercial Contest 3. 4 Journalism 4 Sec’y-Treas. of Glee Club I Page Eighteen WILLIAM WEAVER •‘When joy and duty clash, let duty go to smash. ” Track 2, 3 Glee Club 2, 3 A. A. 1, 2, 3 LYLE WRIGHT “Mischief is my middle name.’’ Entered from Conklin A A. 3, 4 Band 3, 4 Orchestra 3, 4 MARY WOLBRINK “A kind heart is a fountain of glad- ness.” Entered from Allendale Glee Club 3, 4 Basketball 4 A. A. 3 Class Vice-Pres. 3 Operetta 3 Vice-Pres. Glee Club 3 GLADYS YOUNG “And she is kind as she is fair.” Glee Club 3, 4 Camp Fire 3 Junior Play 3 Art Editor of Rodeo MARGUERITE DYKSTERHOUSE “The temple of our purest thoughts is silence. ” Home Economics 1,2 ERNEST MEERMAN “A man who appreciates opportun- ities to the point of action.” Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4 Operetta 2, 3 Band 3, 4 Track 2 A A. 2, 3 LEON GILLHESPY “O mischief, thou art swift to enter in the thoughts of desperate men.” Entered from Conklin Glee Cluh 3. 4 Track 3. 4 Operetta 3 Basketball 3 Joke Blditor of Rodeo Page Nineteen IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIc.h.s.IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIrodeoIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 1931 lllllllllllllllll V aledictory TONIGH T, classmates, we linger at the bend in the stream. We have met together as a class for the last time. We have at last reached the pinnacle of our childhood hopes and desires, Com- mencement and Graduation. We have all been looking forward to this time as a happy one, but as our boat rests tonight at the bend in the stream, we realize that we had forgotten that this was to be the time of parting. But we sud- denly remember and it makes us sad, so let us not linger over the parting words. This day marks the end of High School life. There is gratifica- tion in the thought that we are, by conscientious work, now ready to take a step beyond. The voyage of life is through many deep and unknown channels, with so many turns and windings, that we do not fully realize that we have passed and what we have yet to meet. So far on our journey the stream has been calm and the rowing easy and we are often tempted to drift. As we rest on our oars and look back, it seems but a short distance after all, that we, as a class, have come. In years to come when the progress in the deeper channels seems difficult, we shall often think of the dear old school room, just how- each person looked, how we as a class learned the same lessons, over- come the same trials and shared the saline triumphs and pleasures. We shall then know how to say “Our school days were the happiest of our lives.” Tor many years our boats have glided smoothlv along through the turbulent waters and over the rapids, many and furious, and we have scarcely been conscious of any effort in propelling our crafts, but as we linger at the bend in the stream, we realize that we are about to enter that great school of life called the “School of Experience” in w hich we w ill be thrown more and more upon our own resources. During our school life we have been preparing ourselves to meet the serious problems and difficulties which w ill confront us in the “School of Experience.” W'e have learned to profit by the experience of others. But most important of all, we have been building charac- ters. What kind of characters have we? Are w e lit persons to become the future generation, the future builders of our nation, for we all have a part in helping to make our nation a success. The future prosperity and happiness of the world depends on us, the future generation. Most of us w ill never be famous, but we can all contribute to the happiness of the world. We can be unselfish anti live a life filled with services for others; we can do our part and do it well; famous or not, we can fill life with worthy deeds, deeds that are truly achievements. 'Therefore let us train our characters to be honest, loyal, perseverant and unselfish. But tonight when we leave the calm stream and drift around the Page Twenty IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIC.H.S.IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII'RO DEOllllllllllllllH 1931 lllllllllllllllll bend out into the deeper channels which lead to the larger sea of life which awaits us, we must rely upon our own knowledge of life and obtain our lessons from our own experiences. We must learn to live. If we expect to gain happiness and prosperity from this life, we must put something into it. We will receive no more from life than we put in. So, classmates, as we go out into the deeper channels, let us go forth with a desire to do our best. There is great joy in the satisfac- tion of knowing we have done our best. Therefore let us pledge our- selves that in years to come when we are drifting along a certain course in life—for we shall not all travel in the same channels—we will remember the true and lofty ideals and aims that have been born in us so that when we are out in the stress of life and can no longer hear the call of the school bell, we can still cause our parents, teachers and friends to be proud that they have had a part in helping to shape and mould the beginnings of our lives. And with a last lingering look at the setting sun of our high school days, shining with a tender radiance, we, the Class of 1931, bid you all farewell RUTH BROWN I Page Twenty-one Salutatory IN THE fall of nineteen hundred twenty-seven thirty-seven fresh- men romped into the assembly hall of the familiar red building which we are leaving forever tonight. Each one of the thirty- seven was there with a different idea in mind yet underneath we all had the same principle and that was to acquire knowledge and polish. The voung people of America are sometimes spoken of as uncut dia- monds; and that they use education for the process of taking off the corners. Well, most of us being of Dutch descent, we had plenty of corners. The grade school had only begun to educate us, in fact we may sav that the eight years spent in the grades merely gave us the tools with which we might acquire an education. Tonight, after nearly four years of acquiring knowledge and pol- ish, we are passing on into the world or else into higher institutions of learning. How much knowledge we really have remains to be seen. However, I believe that we all have learned many things in our brief stay in high school. Some of the credit for acquiring that education goes to ourselves because of our own diligence, but by far the greater share of the credit goes to our instructors, whose never ending patience is a source of wonder to the more hasty and quick tempered members of our class. Now we arrive at the real purpose of this so called Salutatory, for 1, in behalf of the Class of ’31, am thanking most heartily all the in- structors who have aided us so greatly in the procuring of an educa- tion. Many of you will say' that the teachers deserve no thanks and that all they do is done in the line of duty. Then if that is the case, we are thanking our teachers not only’ fordoing their duty so com- petently and so well, but also for going far beyond the limits of duty to help students in times when no one would expect them to help. It is this outside instruction that shows how well they like their work and how they are devoted to it, but it is for their daily' work and good nature in the class-room that we are showing this appreciation. When you consider that each of the teachers has to meet about forty new students, and endeavor to reach each one in order to teach him some- thing about the subject he or she is teaching you can realize that the teachers have no easy task. Each one of the students lias a different personality, each has a different way of acquiring knowledge and one teacher is required to teach a subject so that each w ill understand and so that all may learn accordingly. Many times in the past four years we have heard some teacher explain some point, which seemed perfectlv clear to the rest of the class, over and over again to some student who, it seemed , could not quite get the line of thought that the teacher was trying to present. We have never seen a teacher get impatient at the seeming thick-headedness of a student, even if the class was getting impatient at the delay caused, for she knows that one thing is hard for one student and easier for others. The next time it may be that the student who was the most impatient at the delay caused by the extra explaining is the one who can’t understand some other point which came up in clasr discussion. And again the teacher has to do some careful explaining. It is the ability to do this many times over which Page Twenty-two Illllllllllllllllc. h.s.IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIrodeoIIIIIIIIIIIIHIII 1931 !lllllllllll||||| shows Ilow patient the teachers are and which makes us thankful for the type of teachers we have had. Of course it mav be that when some obnoxious student tries to insert a littld uncalled for humor in class that a teacher may not be blamed if she becomes a little impati- ent and slightly caustic, for she is merely upholding discipline. Many times a few well put sharp words have prodded a lagging student into line. After tonight we will receive no more instruction from the teach- ers of our high school days. We are now capable of passing on into the school of hard knocks or else into anv college or university. I believe 1 express the sentiments of the rest of the class when I say that we only hope that our future instructors will have the patience, the good humor and the inexhaustible fund of knowledge that has’been present to such a large degree in the teachers of this graduating class. 1). I). W. Page Twenty-three IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIG.H SJIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlRODEOlllllllllllllllll 1931 lllllllllllllllll Class Will WE, the Senior Class of Coopersville High School, in the year of nineteen hundred and thirty-one, being of great wisdom and of a sound mind and memory, (though some doubt it) here- with make and publish this official document as our last will and tes- tament: To the Faculty we wish to give our inexpressible thanks and best wishes for their constant supply of fuel for knowledge and who have engineered our intellectual machinery. To the Juniors we bequeath our seats in the Assembly and the privilege of being as dignified as we were. We bequeath our most personal posessions, which we no longer need, as follows: I, Esther Bolthuis, bequeath my sunny smile to Bill Antonides. 1, Arthur Lieffers, bequeath my know ledge of German to Emma Van Laan. I, James Tuma, bequeath my love of the fair sex to Edward Otter- bein. I, Ruth Brown, bequeath my sweetest smile to Williamene How- ard. 1, Vivian Lieffers, bequeath my charming ways and effectual means of winning men’s hearts to Leona Schipper. I, Harriet Veeneman, bequeath my expert knowledge of shorthand to Hazel Dyke. I, Garret Bennick, bequeath my avoirdupois to Keith Liddle. I, Elorence Lillie, bequeath my talent li. e. pianist) to Margaret O’Brien. I, John Post, bequeath my arguing ability on “Chevrolets” to any- one who needs it. I, Erwin Merrick, bequeath my Economics book, which is just as good as new, to George Harmsen. I, Gladys Young, bequeath my dancing ability to Pauline Bennick. 1, William Weaver, bequeath my slang expressions to Matthew Adema. 1, Marie Post, bequeath my privilege of using the road from school to downtown at noon to Esther Wohlford. 1, Victor Scott, bequeath all my love affairs, except the last one, to Justin Brown. 1, Grace Stroven, bequeath my cunning dimples to Jean Bouwer. I, George TenElshof, bequeath mv ability of writing poetry to James TenElshof. I, Vienna Tikkanen, bequeath my blonde curly hair to Ellen Klatt. I, Phillip Russell, bequeath my ability of essay writing to Jacob Kraker. I, Leslie Timmerman, bequeath my studious quality and resultant good marks to Kathryn Lawton. I, Edith Doane, bequeath my stately walk to Beatrice Walt. 1, Joe Esther, bequeath “Old Josephine” to Allen Cook, providing he uses it to cart the girls around. Page Twenty-four iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiic. h.s.iiiiiifiiiiiiiniRo deo mini min iii 193111111111111111111 I, Arthur Kraker, wishing to leave something by which I can be remembered, bequeath my methods of breaking the hearts of young ladies to Wilbur Posthumus. I, Frances Gibbs, bequeath my energetic nature to Gertie Busman. 1, Constance Hillman, bequeath my art (?) of singing to Daisy I.a- Moore. I, Leon Gillhespy, leave my “gift of gab to Floyd Sabers and Lee Schipper, for there is enough foi two. Wa, Dolores Parmenter and Rex Holmes, bequeath our close friendship to Ruth I'erguson and Forrest Hackett. I, William Johnson, bequeath my mighty words of wisdom to Howard Hint .. I, Marjory Carpenter, bequeath my bewitching curls to Margaret Luther. I, Jerome Luther, bequeath my chemistry book to some unfortun- ate individual. I, David De itt, bequeath my extensive vocabularv to mv brother, Bernard. 1, Jay Gunneman, bequeath my best silk socks to Bob Lull. L Margaret Dvksterhouse, bequeath my series of volumes on “humor’’ to Cornelia Dvksterhouse. I, John O Brien, bequeath my red hair, by which 1 have gained much renown, to John Kramer. I, Ldward Post, bequeath my bashfulness to John Veeneman. I, Chester Downs, bequeath my ability in track to Everet Way. I, Mary Wo 1 brink, bequeath the remains of my tablets and pencils to whomsoever can lay hands on them. 1, Ernest Meerman, bequeath my domineering voice to the vocally weak Sophomores. 1, Melvin TerAvest, bequeath my ever ready smile to Howard Harmsen, hoping it is as becoming to him as it has been to me. I, Frances Spinner, bequeath my dangerous eyes to Irving Porter. I. Rudolph Schmidt, bequeath my popularity among women to Bert Horling, I, Lester Timmerman, bequeath my expert knowledge of chemistry to Jacob Post. I, Lyle Wright, bequeath the wind which has been exerted in blowing the saxophone to Junior Tuina to use in bluffing. I, Geraldine Ernst, leave my privilege of riding on the Xunica Limited to Florence Allen. I, Arnold Merkins, bequeath my ability of teasing the girls to Rus- sel Vei Way. 1, Olive TenBrink, gladly give one foot of my height to Nellie Dennis, for she needs it worse than 1 do. We, the Class of '‘31,’' of Coopersville High School, Coopersville, Michigan, hereby appoint as our legal executor, .1. Morrison, of this, our last will and testament on this 22nd day of April. M. N. Page Twenty-five IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIC.M S lltllllllllllllllRODEOlllllllltlimm 1931 lllllllllllllllll WHILE waiting at the Hattie Creek landing field for lT. S. Zepp- lin ZR 42 which was to convey me on a sight-seeing trip to New York, who should I meet but Mr. TenElshof. Not hav- ing seen him since 1931, it was indeed a surprise to meet him and to discover that he was also traveling to the same destination as 1. Imagine our astonishment, when we boarded the Zepplin to per- ceive that Mr. Weaver was to pilot us and Mr. Downs had charge of the mechanism. However, our surprises were not yet over, for after we had gone a little distance we discovered that Mr. Kraker and Mr. E. Post, those girl-shy boys of yore, were in charge of the radio trans- mitting and receiving apparatus. While passing over Detroit I happened to remember that Mr. Schmidt was employed as assistant manager of the Ford Motor Car Co. and also that Mr. Johnson was test driver at the General Motors proving grounds. We stopped in Detroit for a short time and among the passengers who came aboard was Miss Hillman. 'Flic fact that she was with a group of young people, led me to believe that she was beneficially employed as a chaperon. This belief was confirmed when she stopped to chat with me for a few minutes. She had recently been visiting with Mr. Holmes and wrife, formerly Miss Parmenter. While there she had been renewing school-day acquaintances and it did not take her long to find out that Miss Brown was superintendent of Coopersville High School and Mr. Esther was athletic coach. While strolling down Main street she noticed that Mr. Merkins was posing in tailor-made suits for the largest clothing store in town owmed by Tim- merman Brothers. While in the Post Office talking to the postmaster, Mr. J. Post, and his competent assistant, none other than Miss Nanninga, she noticed that many of the high school girls were mailing letters to Miss Doane, in care of the Observer. On further inquiry she discoveied that Miss Doane was conducting a confidential column in said paper, to which the girls were addressing their “problems of the heart.” Miss Hillman then left us to attend to her charges. As we glanced through the Detroit Free Press, which we pur- chased, we were pleasantly surprised to note that Miss Carpenter was making miraculous advancement as a soloist on radio television pro- grams, and Mr. Lieffers w'as toiling in congress for the furtherance of farm relief. It was now time for us to leave and with a mighty roar our ship gracefully took the air and according to our schedule our next stop was to be New York. Arriving there and w hile our ship was re-fuel- ing we had opportunity to make a short tour of the city. While walk- ing along Filth Avenue a large, fashionable limousine drew up to the curb. A smartly attired footman opened the door and bowed for us to enter. We, much mystified, did not know for a moment, what to do. However, we were soon enlightened w hen Miss Young and Miss Post smiled and beckoned to us from the interior. We found that they Prophecy Time: 1943 Page Twenty-six IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIg.h.s.IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIrodeoIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 1931 lllllllllllllllll were the leading society ladies of New York. Realizing that we, after our journey, were in need of refreshments, Miss Young ordered her chauffeur to drive us to the Meerman Restaurant on Broadway, where we found that Mr. Meerman’s wife, formerly Miss Ernst, was as- sisting him by supervising the culinary department. Dining opposite us were Miss Spinner and Miss Stroven. These young ladies were op- erating a hair-dressing parlor catering exclusively to the wealthy. Miss Dyksterhouse was in their employ making advertising posters for them. After partaking of a delicious meal, we bade our convivial group adieu and continued our sight-seeing tour. Stepping out on the street our attention was attracted bv a large crowd gazing interestedly at a raised platform. Elbowing our way into the crowd, we became aware of the fact that Mr. Luther and Mr. Gillhespy were conducting a rigaret blindfold test, and that officers Merrick, O’Brien and Russell were the policemen busily engaged in keeping the crowd under control. Leaving the interested crowd, we met Miss Gibbs, who was just returning to her dress-making shop. She informed us that she had just received a letter from Miss Yeeneman, world’s champion typist, and that in reply to her request she told her what had become of some of her classmates. Frances also informed us that Miss Bultliuis and Miss Tikkanen were employed as grade teachers in Coopersville. Also that Mr. and Mrs. TerAvest, nee Vivian Lieffers, were conducting the “Ye Olde Tea Tavern” in Eastmanville. Miss Wolbrink was employ- ed in the millinery department of J. J. Wolbrink’sstore. Mr. Gunne- man was sent to Japan as foreign missionary. After leaving Miss Gibbs at her shop, we decided to attend a recital of the New York Symphony Orchestra at the Roxy Theatre. When the curtain parted we were astounded to find that Mr. l uma was directing the orchestra and Mr. Wright was occupying the first chair in the saxophone section. Between orchestral selections, Miss Lillie interpreted, on the piano, the latest current song hits of the day. After departing from the theatre we stopped for a moment at a news stand and purchased an edition of “The New York Times.” In glaring headlines we read the following: “DE WITT, NATIONALLY KNOWN LAWYER, WINS THE HIGGINS-WALLACE CASE.” Turning to the sporting section we saw another startling headline: “VIC SCOTT OUT OF YANKEE LINE-UP FOR THREE WEEKS.” Reading further we found that the reason for his absence was due to a torn ligament that he sustained while sliding home in the'Yankee’s game the previous day. Garret Bennick has also entered the athletic world and has made a name for himself in the wrestling kingdom. As it was now time for our ship to be leaving, we hastened to the landing field and soon were soaring through the air, homeward bound. O. T. B. G. T. E. 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Written and Delivered by JOE ESTHER GEORGE WASHINGTON once said that religion and intelligence were indespensible, that we needed both religious and mental education for proper managing of our government and well suc- ceeded citizenship. Washington’s ideal has been partly realized. To- day we have the public school which we are all compelled to attend; millions attend our high schools and many thousands our colleges and universities. Our government is doing its duty in building up its citizens intellectually. Rut if any democracy such as ours is to stand, there must be two great school systems working side by side. The public school is invaluable because people who are to do collective thinking to con- trol a great democratic govcrnmenr must have a body of common knowledge, and common ideas, ideals and standards. The public school is the great agency through which these common ideals and standards are fostered. But the primary and direct purpose of the public school is to develop the inti 1 lect. Yet we know that no educa- tion is complete which ignores the religious element. This religious element cannot be furnished by the public school system. To intro- duce religion into the public schools would make it impossible for them to preserve the unity of society so necessary to our democracy, for we certainly do not want the same form and religious teaching, and one fundamental principle of our government is a free church within a free state. Thus we see that another great school system is necessary. That need is fulfilled bv the Sunday School. The public school builds up the mind while the Sunday School builds up the character. The pub- lic school sharpens the wits; the Sunday School teaches us to use these sharpened wits for truly good ends. The public school imparts infor- mation; the Sunday School teaches us ideals founded in Christ. In short, the public school gives us the technical knowledge found in the arts and sciences, while the Sunday School furnishes us the dynamic to use this knowledge for the uplifting of fellow man and for the glory of God. Either one, religious or intellectual education, without the other, is dangerous and unsound. Religious development without intellectual development leads to fanaticism. Intellectual development without proper religious back- ground leads to all sorts of moral breakdowns, Many college gradu- ates are found in our penitentiaries because their moral development has been neglected. Leob and Leopold would not now be serving life sentences in Joliet prison had they been taught to use their education for the uplifting of their fellow man. Albert B. Fall is serving a term for defrauding the government —a highly educated man. Friends, time would not permit me to give all the examples of men and women Page Twenty-nine llllllllllllllllle.H.S.IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlRODEOlllllllllllllllll 1931 lllllllllllllllll who are highly educated but who are in our prisons because their re- ligious development has been neglected. Thus we see what a vital necessity the Sunday School is. Wood- row Wilson, the great war time president said, “ 1 lie world will never be sale for democracy until Godliness and intelligence are made the common possessions of the whole human race. 1 his statement by Wilson clearly shows that the character of a nation depends upon the character of its citizens. Just as the efficiency of an automobile de- pends upon the efficiency of each of its parts, so the character of a great government depends upon the individual character ol each of its citizens. We call ourselves members of a Christian nation, yet there are within our country fifty million men, women and children who care nothing for religion. Our great government realizes that a democracy cannot long endure whose citizens are mentally untrained. Hut at the same time there are in our counti v twenty-seven million children and youth who belong to no religious institution of any kind. 1 hey are growing up in spiritual illiteracy. Is our great country destined to be filled with intellectual giants and moral infants? Is our great gov- ernment destined to fall as did the government of Rome, because its moral structure has crumbled? At one time Oueen Victoria of England entertained the noblemen from all parts of Europe. During the course of her entertainment she asked each man to give a speech on the reason for his country’s place in the world. Bismark, of Prussia, rose and told at great length why his country was great, headers of the other nations followed, Fin- allv Oueen Victoria rose and said, with her hand on the Bible, “Adher- ence to this Book is the reason for my country’s greatness.’’ 1 he question that most clearly rises before us w ith this example is, “How long can a nation endure when more than half of its citizens are grow - ing up m spiritual illiteracy?’’ There is something wrong with our great church system. If you were to point to the weakest spot in the protestant church today, you would put your finger on that army of twenty-seven million children who are not receiving any religious training. The Sunday School is doing a great and lasting work for somew hat less than half of our children. By means of their attendance their spiritual life is being properly developed. The ideals of the Sunday School teach obedience to the law' of God and man, true humbleness, and love for God and for our neighbor. It is there that we learn such gems as: “Be not de- ceived, God is not mocked; for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches.’’ “Remember thy creator in the days of thy youth” and “A wise son maketh a glad father, but a foolish son is a heaviness to his mother.” Other ideals taught by the Sunday School are: “Love thv neighbor as thyself, and “Whatsoever thou would that men should do unto you, do you also unto them.” When we take into consideration that with every Sunday School meeting such lessons as these are taught, we may well conclude that the Sunday School is today the greatest institution for the building of Christian character that can be found anywhere out- side of the home. But permit me to prove my statement. |uvenile Judge Faucdt, of Brooklyn, informs us that in 18 years on the bench he Page Thirty IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIC. h.S.llllllllllllllllRODEOllllllllllllllll 1931 lllllll|l|||||||| has found but three Sunday School members guilty of crime out of 4,000 tried before him. My friends, this proves that it is not the Sun- day School member who unscrupulously murders and steals from his neighbor,but the unfortunate boy and girl who has not been given the advantage of religious nurture. The Sunday School member in almost every instance is among the most highly honored and respected citi- zens of the community. But, my dear friends, the Sunday School cannot teach the people unless it reaches them. 1‘ifty million unreached people means fifty million untaught people. Twenty-seven million children and youths not in Sunday School means twenty-seven million spiritual illiterates. Is it of any benefit to those children that the Sunday School teaches a way to religious nurture when it does not reach them? What avail is it to them that the Sunday School builds true Christian character w hen they do not know it? The church must find a way to reach these children and account for them from childhood to maturity. This means that fathers and mothers must send their children to Sunday School. It means that men and women must give their services and money to this great cause upon which depends the future character of the people of the United States. It is a cause that is worth our ef- forts. If it is worth the effort of our government to see that its citizens are properly educated intellectually, then it certainly is worth the ef- sort of the church and Sunday School to see that the children are properly educated morally. Few persons realized when Robert Rakes took children out of the slums of London and organized the first Sunday School, that he was inaugurating a reform destined to surpass any reform made from the first Christian era to the present. This little Sunday School was des- tined to grow until it became world wide in its influence in building Christian character and in training of the heart and conscience. As great a good he did as did the founders of our public school in laying the foundation for our public school system. Let us do our part and let us give those millions of spiritual il- literates a chance to live the triumphant Christian life so that at the end of our course all of us may be able to say with Paul of old, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; henceforth is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge shall give me at that day, and not to me only, but to all that love the Lord’s coming.” When we have thus done our part, eternal peace and happinese will be ours. Page Thirty-one FLORSrfCEt FRT Biu J HTOft GL8 Lj GUHNO HRMLN 'i VIE 'FtRvins or I tbiTU PROHIBITION Page Thirty-two Ll 1111111111111111111II; hi....... 11 in nun iiiiir iintiiii ii mu ............................................ lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll .11 MORS Allen, Florence Hackett, Forrest Posthumus, Wilbur Antonides, Willard Harmsen, George Prver, Vernon Bouwer, Jean 1 larinsen, Howard Sabers, Floyd Braamse, Krncst l lintz, Howard Schipper, Lee Brown, Justin 1 lorling, Bert Schipper, Leona Brown, Floyd 1 toward, Willamene Smith, (irace Brown, Loyd Klatt, Lllen Stevens, Miriam Cook, Marv Kraker, Jacob Timmerman, George Crouse, Klsie LaMore, Daisv an La an, Fmma 1 )ahm, Johanna Laug, Geneva Veeneman, John Denis, Lester Lawton, Kathrvn VerWev, Russell 1 )eWitt, Miriam LielTers, James Walt, Beatrice Doane, Albert Lull, Robert Way, Mildred Draft, Lawrence Luther, Margaret Westrate, Cora Dyke, Hazel Meyer, Ida Wildey, Bernice 1 )yksterhouse, Cornelia Muzzall, John Witcop, June Ferguson, Ruth ()'Brien, William Rost, Jacob Wohlford, Esther Fage Thirty-four IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIc.h.s IIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIrodeoiIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 1931 lllllllllllllllll Junior Class Till'- Jl'NIOR CLASS has been greatly increased this year by new students from the neighboring ten-grade schools. Our class now totaling 52, have all shown much enthusiasm and pep. We are indeed proud of the achievements of many of our mem- bers. Many of them have been on the Honor Roll. Two of them, Miriam DeWitt and Kathryn Lawton, were members of the successful Debating Team. Many of our boys have shown up well in athletics, gaining positions on the Football, Basketball and Track 'Leams. Our first social meeting, a weenie roast at Grand Haven, will surely be remembered by everyone who attended. The Carnival, HI HO VO VO, given Nov. 14, proved to be a great success. We are proud of tlie results of our plav, “The Nut Farm, given Feb. 26-27. Some of our members are taking an active part in the Operetta, “Crocodile Island,” to be given this spring. We are now looking forward to the Junior-Senior Banquet, and hope to make it a success. Miss Grooters was appointed our adviser and at our first class meeting the follow ing officers were elected: Adviser____________________Miss Grooters President__________________Justin Brown Vice- President________Forrest 1 lackett Sec. and Treas.____________________ Ruth Ferguson Page Thirty-five Page Thirty-six -!_l 111111111II11111111II! 111II11111II1111111II11111111111111II11111II11111! MI m 11111111 ] 11111! 11M111111II111! IJ: =11111111111111111111111111 ii 111111 ii 1111111111111111111111 ii 11111111111; 11111111111111111111111111111111111111 iT= SOPHOMORKS Adema, Matthew Allen, Vernon Bennick, (irace Breen, Paul lliisman, Gertrude Busman, Klnora Busman' James Bnlhuis, Marian Calkins, Mildred Cheyne, Loretta Cox, Jeannette Culligan, Marian Dennis, Nellie DeWitt, Bernard Elenbaas, Harold Kn 4lert, Evelyn Esther, Kathryn Gleason, Alice I iolir.es, Iva I lolmes, Wilson Klosterhouse, Margaret Koning, Wendall Kraai, Pobeit Kramer, John Kiddle, Keith LielTers, Archie EielTers, Arthur Meindertsma, I larold Nuland, Anna ()’Brien, Margaret Otterbein, Edward Porter, Irving Pratt, Merle Reynolds, Warren Riemersma, William Shave, Evelyn TenElshof, James Tuma, Junior Van Wienen, Ida VanWingerden Sarah Walcott, Ruth Way, Evert Page Thirty-eight IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIC.H.5 llllllllllllllll RODEOllllllllllllllll 1931 lllllllllllllllll Sophomore Class HI'.lvK we are Sophomores! Struggling through C. II. S. in the battle lor education. We are proud of our representation in the (dee Clubs, Basketball, Football and track. Although we are not the largest class, we are trying to do our bit for dear old C. In basketball we were represented by Edward Otterbein, Junior 1 uma, Harold Elenbaas and James TenElsiiof. In football by Edward Otterbein. Many of our boys went out for Irack and Everet Way entered the finals. 1 bis year our Declamator, Sarah VanWingerden, represented our school in the State Declamation Contest held in Allegan, and the V. C. I. I . contest at Cedar Springs. During the first part of the school year Junior l uma was chosen as one of the I ligli School yell leaders and he proved to be very suc- cessful in creating school spirit. Aside from our industrial hours in the assembly and class rooms, were the parties of long remembrance. Our first social attraction was a party at the beginning of the year, then one later in the term. Both were held in the Masonic hail. Everyone reported having a good time. Miss }. VanderXaald was appointed our Class Adviser. The fol- lowing ollicers were elected to guide the class for the year: President_____________Sarah VanWingerden ice-President________ Iva Jean Holmes Sec.-Treas.______________Margaret (VBrien Page Thirty-nine Page Forty , 11 i 111111111111II1111 111111 m 111 m 1111 FRESILMEX Blis , June Brown, Kenneth Bush, Raymond Calkins, Si armaret Cook, Allen Dick, Ann I lamilton, Sherman I lard, Robert 1 laystead, Alta Kehoe, Carl Kingsley, Paul Lawrence, Howard I.aug, Louis l.aug, Donald I .each, Maxine Lubbon, Merman Marshall, Frederick McBride, Barbara McClain, Evelyn Mergener, William Mergener, N’eoma O'Brien, Eugene Otterbein, Mabel Porter, Arthur Reynolds, Herd Rittenhouse, Mildred Roth, I ldene Root, Georgetta Schmidt, Emma Schmidt, Marie Smith, Julia Smith, Marie Spinner, Louise TerAvest, Paul Tikkanen, Arnold Turner, Thomas Yenema, Frances VanWingerden, Cora Westrate, Benjamin White, Lillian Wiegerink, Goldie Page Forty-two IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIC. h.S.llllllllllllllllRODEOllllllllllllllll 1931 llllll||||||||||| Freshman Class Tllh 1' RLSI IMAN CLASS of 1930 and’31, started its high school career at C. H. S. with an enrollment of forty-one members. 1 he class, as a whole, was quite enthusiastic over making a name for itself. Especially will we remember the party which we had at the home of Donald Laug. This was our first attempt at social events, and judging by the testimonies of those who attended, it was a great suc- cess. The names of some of the members have occupied enviable places on the Honor Roll, and we have also been represented in the Glee Clubs, Football Team and other activities. Although it is generally conceded that Freshmen, as a whole, are “green and a rather stupid bunch, we mean to show the other students that we are alive and gaining in wisdom and knowledge every day. for, what do we live for, if not to work and keep some definite goal before us? The greatest joy of work is in creating something. In the case of Freshmen, we are creating, kneading and moulding our minds and characters to fit in their respective places in the years to come. We think that we have in this High School made a good beginning toward that end. May nothing happen to break our plans nor destroy the goal we have set before us. CLASS OF] FILERS Adviser I ’resident Lillian White Nice-1 'resident Paul les A vest Secretary Mabel Otterbein 'Treasurer Perd Reynolds Page Forty-three Left to Right—Mr. Veklhuis, Coach, Joseph Esther. David DeWitt, Miriam DeWitt, Kathryn Lawton DEBATING THIS year was the fourth consecutive year Coopersville High School entered the Michigan Debating League. Kathryn Lawton, Joe Esther and David DeWitt com- prised the team this year. The question for debate this year was, “Resolve , That National Chain Crocery Stores Operating in the State of Michigan are Letii- mental to the People of the State.” This subject was of national interest at the time and many people were interested. As last year, our first opponent was Hope High School, of Holland. Our team sup- ported the negative side of the question and secured a 2-1 decision. Kathryn Lawton did remarkably well for an inexperienced member. The next debate was with Cedar Springs. The local team easily secured a unani- mous decision by their clear-cut case and effective delivery. In the encounter with Caledonia we were given the decision by Professor Lehlman, a single expert judge. T his was the first time this year our team upheld the affirmative. Two weeks later Grant forfeited the debate to us. 'lhis gave us 15 points out of a possible 16 and made us eligible for the elimination series. We again received the wall plaque given by the Detroit Free press for excellence in debating. On February 20 we encountered Zeeland in the first debate of the elimination scries. A great crowd of townspeople were present, as Zeeland is an old rival, and they were not disappointed, for our team secured a 2-1 decision. _ The next debate was held at Whitehall. We again upheld the negative and won a 2-1 victory because of our strong evidence and convincing delivery. Now we were one of lti schools in the state still contending for the champjonship. Joe Esther became ineligible on the sixth of March because of the rule of the Debating Association, which states that only debaters under 20 years of age are eligible. Miriam DeWitt was chosen to fill his place. Our last opponent was Traverse City. This is about 200 miles north of Coopersville but in spite of the long trip our team did its best. They were defeated by a 2-1 vote of the judges. Although we had more logical arguments, the other speakers excelled us in delivery. Coopersville High School should be proud of its debating team and should give full honor to the two departing veterans who have spent many weary hours working for the honor of their school. We should realize what it means to them to have accomplished so much for our school. We can also claim an honor that belongs to Coopersville alone, for we were the only school in the state of Michigan that became one of the schools in the state still contending for the championship for two consecutive years. This year the team was one of lti schools and this also is a notable achievement. M. DW. Page Forty-six Joe Esther, Miss Marcotte. Coach, Mr. Veldhuis, Coach, Allen Cook, Sarah VanWingerden ORATORY IN a declamation contest sponsored by the local VV. C. T. U., Iva Holmes, Georgetta Root, Thomas Turner, Herman Lubben and Allen Cook took part. Allen was chosen winner and was presented with a silver medal. By virtue of his victory Allen com- peted in the District Contest held at Sparta for a gold medal. Sarah VanWingerden winner of last year’s local contest, also took part. Sarah also represented the school in the Sub-District Declamation contest at Alle- gan. She spoke the declamation ‘ Happiness and Liberty,” by Ingersal. For this she was presented with a splendid desk dictionary. Miss Marcotte and Mr. Veldhuis very ably assisted contestants in both oratory and declamation. Much of our success in these contests is due to them. DECLAMATION COOPERSVILLE again entered the annual oratorical contest sponsored by the Ottawa County Sunday School Association. The subject for all orations was ‘‘Value of the Sunday School in Building Christian Character.” In the local contest Mary Cook, June Witcop, David DeWitt, Allen Cook and Joe Esther took part. First prize of 10 ()0 was taken by Joe and second prize of $5.00 was taken by Allen. By reason of his victory Joe represented the school in the final County Contest held at Holland. In this contest Holland High, Hope High, Holland Christian, Hudsonville, Grand Haven and Zee- land also were represented. Joe won first place and a prize of sin 00. Second and third places wore taken by Zeeland and Holland respectively. The winning oration is printed elsewhere in this annual. Joe also was chosen to represent the school in the Sub-district contest held at Alle- gan. The title of his oration was: ‘‘What Kind of Citizenship. ” For this he was pre- sented with the largest abridgedment of Webster’s Dictionary presented by the Detroit News. Eight other schools from several counties participated. Page Forty-seven GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB President -------------------- Marjory Carpenter Vice-President.. .....................Ruth Brown Secretary-Treasurer............ Harriet Veeneman BOYS’ GLEE CLUB President__________ Vice-President_____ Secretary-Treasurer Page Forty-eight ------Joe Esther ___David DeWitt Rudolph Schmidt IIIIIIIIII IIIIIIc.h.s.IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIrodeoiIIIIIII!IIIIIIII 1931 lllllllllllllllll Operetta The OPIJHC r l'A tliis year is “Crocodile Island.” Tlie story in brief is as follows: Tlie guaidian of the sacred crocodiles, Coco Orinoco, wlm also acts as interpreter of the dreaded oracle, plans to get the kingdom for himself and in order to do this he must get rid of King Bongazoola. He says that the King and his chamber- lain, Nitwit, must be offered as a sacrifice to the crocodiles at the oracle’s command. In the meanwhile Mammy Lee informs the King's daughters, Pearland Petal, that American tourists have arrived. Among the visitors are Dr. Amos McSnoo .er, an elderlv gem collector, Miss Abig- ial Brewster, and her nephews, Thomas Brooks and Jefferson Penfield, also a colored porter, Hopalong Simpson, who boasts about the fact that he wields a mean razor. lorn and Jeff become acquainted with Pearl and Petal, who tell them about the prospective sacrifice of their father. Tom and Jeff plan on having Hopalong change places with the King and defend himself with his razor. But Hopalong overhears the scheme and plans to hide away until all danger is past. He hides in the shrine of the dreaded oracle. When Coco calls for one final pronouncement, Hop- along savs that the King and Chamberlain shall not be sacrificed, but instead, Coco. Then Coco confesses; later Tom and Jeff are bestowed with the hands of Pearl and Petal. Hopalong meanwhile contents himself with Manimv Lee. CHARACTERS lom Brooks, an American College Student_Allen Cook Jeff Penfield, a Eel low T raveler_____________Jim Tuma Dr. Amos MeSnoozer, a Gem Collector___________John Post King Bongalooxa, Monarch of Crocodils Isle___|oe Esther Nitwit, the Royal Chamberlain____________Herman Lubben Loco Orinoco, a Wilv Old Wizard___________David DeWitt I lopalong Simpson, Gentleman of Color_______Robert Lull Pearl, Daughter of the King____________.Marion Bollmis Petal, Her Young Sister__________________ Iva Holmes Sarah Crisp, A T rained Nurse_____ .Marjory Carpenter bigial Brewster, Knows Her Own Mind ..Miriam DeWitt Mammy Lee, A Royal Heirloom__________Constance Hillman Chorus of Tourists, Natives, Sailors, Attendants, Etc. Page Forty-nine First Row—Lyle Wright, James Tuma, John Muzzall, Roger Muzzall, Miss Mareotte. In- structor. Second Row —Geneva Laug, Leona Schipper, Marian Lull, Jerry Jean Lillie, Jenna V. Laug, Alma J. Hinken. ORCHESTRA The orchestra, under the direction and leadership of Miss Mareotte, has had a very successful year, having played for school entertainments as well as at all other times when their services were required. BAND The band, now having been organized two years, has shown a marked improvement over last year. It was again under the tutelege and leadership of Mr. Ravis. The band has played for moving pictures, presented by the school as well as at the Senior Rlay. Page Fifty First Row-F. Allen M. O’Brien. E. Englert, K Lawton. A. Dick. M. Pratt. Second Row-L. Schmidt, M. Leach, Miss Grooters, B. McBride. E. Shave CAMPFIRE The Winta-Wintin Campfire Group of this year is smaller than those of former years. Special attention was given to nature study. The girls are full of pep and form an active group. '1 hey enjoyed many hikes and also a Christmas party at the home of their president. A week’s camping trip at Wolf Lake has been planned for the third week in June. BOY SCOUTS Coopersville High School is one of the few schools in the state where Boy Scout work is carried on as a high school activity. This is the fourth year this organization has existed in our high school. n i • work consists of test passing for Scout ranks, first aid work, demonstrations of an kinds, nature lore, and in reality all types of Scout work that can be carried on suc- cessfully indoors. l'i ,The Sc?uts are under the leadership of Mr Veldhuis and S. P. L. Robert Lull. Moyd Brown is the Patrol leader. In his patrol are the following scouts: Kenneth Brown Jacob Kraker Robert Hard Floyd Brown Tommie Turner Evert Way “Be prepared” is our motto. “Do a good turn daily” is our duty. Page Fifty-one HOME ECONOMICS The Home Economics Club, under the direction of Miss Grieve, has thirteen mem- bers and is divided into three groups —each group doing the work outlined by the State for 4-H Clubs. Many of the garments made by the girls were exhibited at the Marne, Hol- land and (irand Rapids fairs and several won premiums. First Row — I. Hartwig, H. Smith. H. Dyke, E. McClain, A Nuland, M. Calkins, N. Dennis. Second Row-M. Stevens, E. Englert, G. Laug, E. Klatt, G. Ernst, P. Bennick, Miss Grieve- JOURNALISM CLUB Have you read of school happenings and read your name in the “Observer?” Un- der the supervision of Miss Marcotte, the Journalism Club has, each week, written and edited the school notes which are printed in the Coopersville paper. The work is interest- ing and the reporters have enjoyed the experience of writing copy for a newspaper. Page Fifty-two wmmmmm JUNIOR PLAY CAST „ Second Row-Forrest Hackett, Mr. Van Horton; Robert Lull, Mr. Biddeford- Bert Boiling, Willie Barton; Ruth Feiguson, Hilda; Miss Grooters, Director First Row — Miriam DeWitt. Mrs. Barton; Willard Antonides, Hamilton T. Holland: Cora Westrate Al7,atoauSlis ?mb: Jastin Brown- Mr. Sliscomb; Leona Schipper, Helen Bent; John Muz- zall, Robert Bent. SENIOR PLAY CAST Third Row- Miss Marcotte, Director; David DeWitt. Homer Wickham; Rex Holmes, Reggie Wyne; William Johnson, Wills. Second Row-Victor Scott. Charlie Morton- Mar- jory Carpenter, Mrs. Susie Kent; John Post, Theodore Boom; Frances Gibbs, Grace Dun- o°T„ Kirst Kow-C.eorge TenElshof, Doctor Wallace; Dolores Parmenter, Lulu Dean; Ruth Brown, Mary Kent: Joe Esther, Bobby Brandon. Page Fifty-three IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIC.H.S.IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlRODEOllllllllllllllll 1931 lllllllllllllllll HR COOPKRSVILI.E HIGH SCHOOL was represented in the Annual District Shorthand and Typewiting Contest held at Muskegon by the following students: Marjory Carpenter, Fran- ces Spinner, James Tuma, Frances Gibbs and Harriet Veeneman. This district is composed of Newaygo, Muskegon, Mason, Oceana and Ottawa counties, so there was keen competition in all events. Frances Spinner and Harriet participated in the 6oword dictation event for shorthand. Harriet did very well, having won first place with seven errors, giving her a 98 percentage of accuracy. This gave her the opportunity to enter the State Contest at Kalamazoo, May 23. Fhe students w ho participated in second year typw riting contest were Frances Gibbs and Harriet Veeneman. Harriet received second place with the average of 54.37 words per minute in this event. Marjory Carpenter and Jim l uma did not place in the first year typewriting contest but they did good work. The team typewriting contest consisted of Marjory Carpenter, James Tuma, F rances Gibbs and Harriet Veeneman. In this event we placed sixth with a net rate of 45 words per minute. We are indeed proud of the records made by our students—es- pecially Harriet, since this is the first time our school won first place in the shorthand event. We feel that much credit is due Miss Grieve, their coach, for her willingness to give advice and assistance. Commercial Contest Page Fifty-four Illllllllllllllllc. M .s.IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIro deoIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 1931 lllllllllllllllll Senior Camera Shop CAMERA FILM FAVORITE POSE EXPOSl’RE Bennick________Spark____Doing nothing_______Shut up! Brown__________Brownie .Cutting up (?)______Not tonight— Bolhuis________Toots____Rushing for dinner._Bv jiniiny Carpenter______Marg_____Singing_____________Oh, swell DeWitt_________Dave_____Arguing ____________My opponent says Duane__________Edith____Back seat driver____Oh! I don’t know Downs__________Chet_____Helping magicians._I haven’t any Dyksterhouse ..Mick_____Studying, and how! .Do tell! Ernst__________Jerry____Giggling____________Oh, you! Esther_________Joe______Going to Muskegon _I’se regusted Gibbs..________Frank____Living in the office._My cotton Gillhespy______Gillhespv.Monday’s absence ...Check Gunneman_______Jay______Wearing knickers____Do it yourself Hillman________Connie _ .Watching, waiting._I knew it Holmes_________Rex______With Dolores I .__Oh, yeh! Johnson________Bill ____Horse laugh (grandioso)___..Horse collar Kraker_________Art______Radio bug No. i_____Modulated oscilla- tions I.ielTers______Art______Baseball____________I’m so hot Lieffers_______.Viv....... Keeping boys away .My word! I.illie________Floss__.Tickling the ivories .You’d be surprised Luther_________Jerome___Reading detective stories__________Gotta match? Nanninga_______Mabel ____Devotion to duty_____Shut up Meerman________Ernie____Driving Chevies_______How come? Merkins________Merk_____In a track suit_____Look out! Merrick________Merrick__Skipping school____Not really O’Brien..______Johnny___We don’t know_________Signals Parmenter______Dee______Combing her hair___Not for sale Post___________John_____Writing poetry______I come from afar i Kamms Corner) Post___________Marie____Taxying the teachersOh, heck! Post___________Ed_______Radio bug No. 2_____Oh, baby! Russell._______Fat_______Bottling milk_______Booooooooo Schmidt ... ..Rudie_____Chasing girls.______Put a nickel in it Scott__________Scotty___Entertaining German class____________Oh, Marian Spinner________Frances ..Shorthand shark____Quit it Stroven _______Gracie___Quiet as a mouse____I’m sorry Tenl'.lshof____I luck___Rushing to G. R.____May 1 be excused? Ter vest_______Mes_____Going to E ville____I can get the car Tikkanen_____ ie ______Studying physics____Jiminy crickets TonBrink_______Olive____Staying after school .1 leek Timmerman ..Pat _____Studying Latin______Pues and Puella Timmerman ..Mike _______Staying shy of girls How many (gallons) Tuma.__________Jim______Strumming a banjo.. Dip me Yeeneman __ ..Harry _ ..HittingthetvpewriterOh, cripe Weaver _ ______Bud______Chauffeuring girls__Watch 'er go Wolbrink______Marv______Playing basketball._ Fiddlesticks Wright_________Wink_____Playing for dances ..Smoly hokes Young__________Gladee___Dancing_____________Good grief Page Fifty-five XjVRLS J 7 VITOR5 H RRH|l ajr es 5.V1 cmof s o. V) 3 jj ■ o°Wv'tV Q'T rieK Louis Lfiu tlH (Jertrie Page Fifty-six ATHLETICS Page Fifty-seven milllllllllllle.H S.lllllllllllllllllRODEOllllllllllllllll 1931 lllllllllllllllll Athletic Board of Control The first week of school the student body elected the Athletic Board of Control for the school year. The board is composed of: President_________ Vice-President____ Treasurer_________ Football Manager Track Manager __ Student Manager . Cheer I.eaders____ ________Joe Esther ____1 )avid DeWitt ____Mr. VanRaalte ____Fee Schipper ____Phillip Russell Leona Schipper 1 Barbara McBride 1 Junior Tuma The Board guides the athletic activities of the High School. In the fall the Board directed the carnival to raise money for the athletic program of the year. Before each contest the Board conducts the “pep meetings” in the High School assembly. In case any conllicts regarding a school contest arise, it is the duty of the board to decide as to the proper course of action. Page Fifty-eight Top Row-Coach VanRaalte, G. Bennick, L. G.; M. TerAvest, C. Second Row-D. UeWitt. R. E.; K. O’Brien, R T.; P Russell, L H ; J. Esther E.; J. O’Brien, F. B.;E Otterbein, T. Third Row-J. Tuma, L E R Holmes, Q B ; V. Scott, R. G , Captain; F. Hackett, L. T ; A. Merkins, R. H. FOOTBALL 1930-31 - FIRST TEAM At Coach anRaalte’s first call for footbal candidates 44 boys re- ported. J After three weeks of practice we met our first opponent, Hudson- viHe. We were beaten 7 to o. This was a very closely contested game. 1 he following week we journeyed to Fremont and were beaten 7 too. 1 he next week again found usawayfiom home. We beat Hart 6 too. A week later we entertained Shelby and beat them 8 to o. We left our home ground the next week to hand the Grand Haven Reserves a 40 to o defeat. Our hardest fought game was with our old rivals, Zeeland. How- ever, neither was victorious. One of the best games of the season was with the scrappy Godwin team. We won 2b to 12. Coopersvilie’s aerial offense brought at least two touchdowns. We were badly beaten by I.owell, a much heavier team than ours. Our team never gave up the fight, sending over a touchdown in the last minute or the game. Played at 0. H. S Opponents Coopersvi lie Coopersvi lie 1lart o_ _ C) . 6 . Hart 0 Coopersvi lie Grand Haven Coopersvi lie Coopersville Coopersvi lie 8 40 0 26.. 7 G. H. Res. 0 Godwin 12 Lowell 4s Total «7 71 Page Fifty-nine Top Row-Brown, R. T., Lieffers, R. (I , Van Raalte, Coach. Second Row—Bush, E. Reynolds. E., Mergener, F. B.. Tuma, L. E., Marshall, C. Third Row —Kraai, H., Laug, L. T., Way, R. H., Holmes, L. G. TenElshof, 0 B., DeWitt. RESERVE FOOTBALL 1930-31 The only game the Reserves played was with Lee St. High, of Grand Rapids on Oct. 15th. Lee St. won the game 7 to 0 Their only pointer came early in the game. From then until the close of the game our team fought very hard, keeping the ball either in the middle of the field or in Lee High territory. Much can be expected of this squad next year, as all but one of them will return to school. The High School’s annual game with the Alumni had to be called off on account of bad weather. We must give Coach Van Raalte due oredit, for without him, success would have been impossible. He inspired the team to fight, and above all, to play the game clean, as real sportsmen should. We wish him much success with his team next year. TRACK 1930-31 Track season opened with about 30 men reporting. There were but two veterans from the season before. But this inexperienced team gave a good account of itself by winning from Comstock Bark High of Grand Rapids 78-38. The next meet was very close, Coopersville winning from Grandville. Coach Van Raalte took 20 men to the Regional meet at Grand Rapids, h ive teams were entered. We placed third. The next week we journeyed to East Lansing to the State track meet. Though none of the nine men that went were placed, we are sure we profited by attending. Due to various activities at school, we were not in the condition we should have been when we entered the County track meet at Grand Haven. The teams drew places accord- ing to their class, Holland, Grand Haven and Coopersville, Classes A, B and C respectively. Nineteen thirty-one should find a good track team at our school, as all but three win- ners of points will return. The track team was composed of the following members: Rex Holmes John O’Brien Evert Way Arnold Merkins Arthur Lieffers Floyd Brown Joe Esther Archie Easton Ed Otterbien Harold Elenbaas Phillip Russell Lester Timmerman Leon Gillhespy Victor Scott (Capt.) Robert Lull Leslie Timmerman Irwin Merrick Forrest Haekett Virgil Warren Page Sixty First Row-Victor Scott, G ; Melvin TerAvest, G,; James Tuma, G ; VanRaalte, Coach Second Row-Arnold Merkins, F.; Joe Esther, C.; David DeWitt, F.; Arthur Lieffers, G. Basketball 1 930-3 1 We had a much better team this season than was expected. We won six of the ten games played. Our first game with Saugatuck ended at the half with the score 3 to 2. Due to a large floor we could not keep the pace and lost. We traveled through the rest of the season losing only to Zeeland and Grand Haven, on their floors, until the Holland Reserves beat us in one of the best games ever seen on the local floor. Although the entire first squad graduates this year, much can be expected from the reserves, as they all return for two or more years of competition. I'he Reserves made a fine showing in the two games they played. Victor Scott. Rlaved at Saugatuck Coppersville.. Coopersville.. Zeeland Coopersville._ Marne Coopersville. _ Coopersville.. Grand Haven. Coopersville __ Total... C. H. S. Opponent — 8______________Saugatuck 20 . _'.J6_______________Marne 4 .28____________Hudsonville 17 . ..8_____________ Zeeland 32 .18_______Holland Reserves 15 _ 21_________________Marne 13 _20__________________Alumni g _ 2q_____________Saugatuck 15 .12_____Grand Haven Res. 51 .14_______Holland Reserves 15 184______________________191 Rage Sixty-one mm Illllllllllllllllc H 8 llllllllllllfllllRODEOlltllltlimiim 1931 lllllllllllllllll School Calendar for I 930-3 1 SEPTEMBER On a bright sunny morning of an early autumn day one hundred and eighty-one students marched up the steps of C. H. S. with high hopes of making a great name for themselves in the coming school year. The old school building which had been quiet- ly sleeping during the summer months suddenly awoke as the shouts and gay laughter of the students rang thru her rooms. We Seniors had a touch of superiority complex” as we entered the assembly room. This feeling lasted for about two weeks. During this time the Athletic Board of Control was elected and the Freshmen and new Juniors were ‘ ini- tiated.’ But by this time our studies were becoming a bit harder and we had forgotten so much during the vacation that we really were about as dull as we thought the Freshmen were the first day of school. But it wasn’t until we met “The Happy Har- mony Singers” on the 8th and saw their leader, Mrs. Braxton, that we found how really small we were. This discovery so shocked the Seniors that the necessity of something to brace the class up was felt, and so a class party was held at Grand Haven on the 10th. During this time the foot- ball men had been training indus- triously for about three weeks and on the 19th, Coach Van Raalte decided to give the team the first rub of the season against Hudsonville. The team went in training for another two weeks and then the second game of the season was played with Fremont on the 27th. Three drousy fall days passed bv and our first month of school life was ended. OCTOBER Autumn was advancing. The hot days we sweated through in Septem- ber did not occur so frequently any more. School life was beginning to be a daily routine of studies. The football team was in excellent form so games were played every week. On the 3rd we met Hart. On the 10th Shelby was cur victim, and on the 18th we tried our steel against the Grand Haven Reserves. Then the team had a week’s vacation because Page Sixty-three the faculty attended the Teachers In- stitute on the 23rd and 24th at Grand Rapids, and we had two days off! Oh! Boy! did we have fun. But when we came back to school again it was noticed that a number of the students were acting rather queer. The two days of vacation seemed to have gone to their heads. Because they ran around with a little spool on the end of a piece of string, they didn’t even know the name for a spool, they called them “Yo Yo’s.” Some thought the students were pos- sessed with an evil spirit because they could make this spool run up and down the string without any op- parent effort on their part at all. A Carnival on the 24th, which was very fittingly named the Hi Ho Yo Yo. All the curiosity seekers attended. On Hallowe’en we all enjoyed a party at the Masonic Hall. The Bus- iness men entertained us with the movie “Abie’s Irish Rose.” After which we received a shower of candy. NOVEMBER The 11th brought us the Armistice day program. Mr. Beach gave a very enthusiastic talk on his experiences as an aviator. We all enjoyed the movie, “Lilac Time.” Most of the fellows stated that they wouldn’t want to be an aviator in the next war. On the 14th all the Seniors on th? football team tasted blood for the last time when they fought Lowell. This game is probably held sacred by every letter man in the Senior class. Time and lessons passed swiftly. On Thanksgiving Day our football team was going to show the Alumni how much better the team of 1931 was than that of years back. But Lady Luck was kind to the Alumni and sent three-feet of snow for them to use as an excuse for not playing the game. DECEMBER As the month of December rolled around the school life became more auiet. Football season had closed. But on the 11th Coopersville’s debat- ing team stepped up to the firing line IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII2. H.S IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIRODEOlllllllllllllllll 1931 lllllllllllllllil and met Caledonia and left her flat. The heartbroken students who failed to win honors for the school on the football field were given another chance on the 12th, for basketball season opened at that time. The 13th was not an unlucky date for us, as we were given an opportunity to see an- other movie, “Byrd’s Expedition to the South Pole,’’ a very “cold” picture. On the 1 Oth Santa Claus arrived and left many bright colored gifts for the students and teachers. A short program was rendered at this time, and then after the ‘ Good-byes” were said, and gifts collected, we left for a two weeks vacation. JANUARY Activities began at an early date ’n January. The day after New Year’s day we had a movie, “The Goose Hangs High.” The Goose was hang- ing high for all of us at this time. On the 9th we had a basketball game with Marne, which was the talk of the school for some time afterward. After the Coach had corrected the teams’ weak points brought out in this mighty Marne game, he allowed them to play Hudsonville on the 16th. “Now be brave, this isn’t going to hurt a bit,” said the dentist, our faculty, as they pulled the exam- ination questions. The students were struck with frenzied terror of the sight of such a spectacle but soon cooled down and easily disposed of such long standing questions by an- swering all of them. The 23rd afforded an opportunity to see our basket ball team in action at Zeeland. Then on the 30th we played Zeeland’s neighbors, the Hol- land Reserves. And thus; the first month of 1931 passed away forever, to remain in our memories. making them work real hard. Accord- ingly he arranged for four basketball games to be played within a period of two weeks. On the 13th we played Marne, the 16th we played the Alumni and the 18th Saugutuck, and on the 28th we met Grand Haven Reserves. Rev. Bodein gave a lecture on the two roads of life. He said that we should not always choose the easiest path- way, but that we should travel the straight and narrow way. The students took his advice. The first fruit of their industry was shown on the 28th when Ze land’s deba'ing team went to the floor in defeat. Then on the 26th and 27th the Junior class showed their willingness to work, when they gave “T’e Nut Farm.” The magazine contest cf the 30th proved that the entire school was full cf pep. MARCH March was true to it's traditional name, (Mars the God of War) to Coopersville High. It was one very bitt.r struggle from beginning to the end. On the 3rd our basket bail battlers were lined up for a battle against the Holland Reserves. On the 5th we wen an important victory wuen we encountered the Whitehall debators. Joe Esther fought his last baftle of words for C. H. S. in this debate. On the 10th we find bin again on the firing line and wen the local Sunday School Oratorical Con- test. On the 17th Joe won first place in the County Sunday School Orator- ical Contest. The Sophomores were first to have a ‘ Spring” party. Th n came that long trip north and the bard debate with Traverse City. Near the end of the month Professor Winter of Hope College encouraged the students to make the most of their High School work. FEBRUARY The fine balmy spring weather we had the first part of the month had a Spring vacation came and here we great effect upon the students. Some are back again, looking forward to started to get rather lazy, or shift- summer. The next Friday after re- less. It was certain that they were turning, Joe and Sarah went to the getting the “Spring Fever.” But the District Oratorical and Declamatory faculty soon noticed this condition Contest at Allegan. With the coming and started to remedy it. A Declam- of real spring weather the boys wait- atory contest was arranged to give ed impatiently for “track” to start, some students a little exercise. When the call came for all the able Coach Van Raalte, noticing this bodied boys to appear, nearly every state of condition, thought he could fellow offered his services. On the get this out of bis hoys at leas , by 17th the pick of the squad tried their Page Sixty-four IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICH Si 1111111111111111R 0 D E CJ! 1111111111111111 1931 lllllllllllllllll skill against Comstock Park’s track Springs, in which Allen Cook and team. Real Spring weather arrived and some of the Seniors had fallen asleep, so Miss Marcotte took an “Alarm Clock” (the Senior Play) to School. The “Alarm Clock” rang twice, the 23rd and 24th. We have a guest, Professor Carter. He told the students how to study and held con- ference with the Seniors. MAY May was the month of speed and speedy activities for all. The ma- gician, “The Great Lee,” started the speedy activities on the first day of the month. On the 2nd, the speedy typists were taken to Muskegon to show their skill at typing. On the same date Coopersville’s track team entered the Ottawa County Track Meet at Grand Haven. The 8th brought us the dual track meet with Grandville High. On the 14th the Senior Class was out because of ill- ness. And so on the 19th a contest was held to stimulate the use of more temperate action. This was followed by a Declamatory Contest at Cedar Sarah Van Wingerden took part. While we were in the talking mood it was thought a fitting time to present the Operetta on the 28th and 29th. The mad craze for speed and still more speed was finally ended and the quiet atmosphere of “Crocodile Is- land” was a great relief to all. JUNE All too soon the last month of our happy school days, came around the corner. That month of June that spelled “Finis” for all the Seniors and several of the teachers. We had our annual Junior and Senior Banquet, June 5th. On the 7th the Baccalau- reate Sermon was delivered. After Graduation exercises on the 12th we said our “Good-byes” and separated never again to meet in one group to- gether. Yet wherever “Destiny” leads us, whatever we may do, or wherever we may be found, our thoughts of the days spent at Coop- ersville High School will remain with us forever. Page Sixty-five IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIc.h.s IIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIrodeoiIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 1931 lllllllllllllllll Alumni As eacli graduating class leaves the portals of Coopersville High School, they join the large group of Alumni. At present this group numbers 510. They may be found in all parts of the I'nited States and the world —India, China and Japan. Some have become doctors, others ministers, missionaries, teachers, lawyers and other profitable professions. Also many are found in business. 'I'lie school is proud of the alumni, for the alumni are a part of the school, always working for the best interests of the students. The Senior Class is glad to be joining this host of loyal boosters for Coopersville High School. CLASS OF ’30 NAME PROPHECY WHAT CAME TRUE EfTie Reukema______Joke and Society Editor.....At home Violet DeCan_______Artist______________________At home Hazel Derks________Athletic Coach, C. H. S.....Attending County Normal at Fremont Archie Easton......Editor of Paper-------------Attending Junior College in G. it. Earl Fairchild_____Poet________________________At home Isaac Ginsberg_____Astrologer..................At home Ella Hahn______ ___Owner of Antique Shop________Attending W S. T. C. Bernice Hancock____Vaudeville Comedian_________Employed in G. R. Esther Haystead____Dressmaker________________ Attending W. S. T. C. Ferris Herring.....Entomologist................Attending Hope College Gerald Hinken______Salesman....................At home Marie Howard_______Home for Crippled Pets____Training at Butterworth Hospital William Kennedy____Vaudeville Comedian_________At home Marvin Lubben______Famous Singer on Radio......Attending Hope College Marian Marshall____Aviator____________________ Employed in G. R. Rose Mergener _____Bathing Beauty_______________Employed in Ann Arbor Irene Merrick______Prophecying .............. Attending Business College Imogene Mosher_____Matron, Soldier’s Home, G.R.Employed in G. R. Eli O’Bradovitch___Detective____ ___________...At home Helen Parish_______Wife of President___________Attending Hope College Helen Spencer _____Saleslady___________________Married Mary Pike..........Famous Singer_______________Married Gertrude Wallinga ..Journalist.................At home Ruth Way___________Cloak Model_________________Training at Butterworth Hospital Virgil Warren______Dairy_______________________At home Edith Westover_____Commercial Teacher ........Training in Glensdale Hospital in Cleve- land Page Sixty-six IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIg.H S lllllllllllllllllRODEOllllllllllllllll 1931 lllllllllllllllll Humor PIGEON HOLE INFORMATION LEE SAYS Freshman ....................Grassy Sophomores ...................Sassy Juniors .....................Brassv Seniors .....................Classy PET MILK MAII) Mistress: I saw the milkman kiss you this morning. I’ll take the milk myself after this. The Maid: It won’t do any good mum. He promised to kiss nobody except me. She: Sheep are the dumbest an- imals. He: Yes, my lamb. PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS Teacher: When was money first invented ? A clever Senior: When the dove brought the green back to Noah. WOULDN’T IT RE FI NNY If Herman Luben wore long trous- ers. If Dave was not working? If Paul and Matthew grew up be- for next fall? If Mr. Morrison forgot his flowers or failed to ring the bell ? If Wilson Holmes fell in love? If Frances Gibbs was silent for about 10 minutes? If Willard Antonides became bald? If Mabel Otterbcin had red hair? OR THEY GO FOR HER Leona Schipper: Do you go to Church to hear the sermon or the music? Elnora Busman: “I go for the hims” STOP—LOOK—LISTEN “What a lucky brake,” cried the motorist as the train missed him by two feet. SEAMS SEW Bill: “Why don’t you like girls?” Phill: “Aw, they’re too biased.” Bill: Biased? Phill: Yes, whenever I go out with them it’s always, bias this and bias that until I’m broke. Page Sixty-seven I 11 toss this quarter. If it’s heads, I’ll step out, if it's tails I’ll go to bed; and if it stands on end I’ll study. THE MUSIC REVUE Am I Blue—Barbara. Kiss Me Again—Constance. Sweethearts on Parade—Jim-Vivian Dave-Vivian Melvin-Vivian Love Made a G.vpsie out of me— Phillip Russell. Lonesome and Blue—Art Lieflfers. Betty Coed—Loretta. Mother McCrea—Flossie. I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling— Joe Esther. I’m a Dreamer—E. Bulthuis. Mighty Lak a Rose—Marie Post. Old Man River—Mr. Veldhuis. Under the Mellow Moon—Marion Bolhuis. What Wouldn’t I Do for That Man —Geneva. I Want to Be Bad—Perd. Dancing With Tears in My Eyes— Maxine. We’d Make a Peach of a Pair— Keith and Geraldine. Tea for Two—R. Lull and a Junior. I Love You, Believe Me I Love You—Garret Bennink. If I Had a Girl Like You—John Muzzall. Under a Texas Moon—Forrest and Ruth. The Night You Told Me Those Little White Lies—Jay and Merriam. If I Could be With You One Hour Tonight—Mr. Van Raalte. I’m Following You—Ed Otterbein to Gertie. My Fate is in Your Hands—Miss Grieve and Miss Marcotte. I’m Alone Because I Love You— Lester Timmerman. If some boy stopped out in the hall, nonchalantly produced a shaving out- fit, and set about removing his fil- amentous outgrowths from the epi- dermis of his physiognomy, he would attract a crowd, and remind us of the old-fashioned girl who used to stop in the hall between classes, pro- duce a compact, and change her com- plexion. Of the two, the boy’s face would probably be cleaner. —Flint Arrowhead. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIg.h.s lllllllllllllllllRODeollllllllllllllll 1931 lllllllllllllllll LOST A COINCIDENCE Edith Doane:Whatcha looking: for? Marjory C.: Mike. Edith: Mike who? Marjorie: My Kimona. A GOOD HOOK Book Agent: Here is a book that will do half of your lessons for you. Jack Cramer: Give me two. NIGHT CALLERS Her dad: Who was here last nite while we were away? Vivian: Only Ruth. Her dad:Well tell Ruth she left her pipe on the victrola. REPOSE Herman Luben: What’s the matter with your clothes, they look as though you slept in them. A1 Cook: Yes, I went to History class this afternoon. Jacob Post: Where’s your glasses? Howard Harmsen: On my nose. Jacob: Don't be so indefinite. ACTION Jerome Luther: Say, your mouth is open. Ernest Meerman: I know it, I opened it myself. A FORTUNE Mable Nanninga: Everyone tells me my face is my fortune. Vienna T.: I didn’t know you were broke. FOOTBALL Van Raalte: Had any experience in football ? Elbert Doane: Well this summer I was hit by two autos and a truck. Ten Ways to tell a Freshman. 1. His dumb look. 2. His wild running. 3. His gentle way in sits down. which he 4. His dumb look. 5. His load of books under his arm. 6. His dumb look. 7. The amount of paper and ink he buys. 8. His boasting about his grade 9. school. His dumb look. 10. And his dumb look. Miss Grooters: Give me an example of coincidence. John O. B.: My mother and father were married on the same day. CAUGHT Mr. Veldhuis: Why aren’t you tak- ing notes on this lecture, don’t you need them? Bill Johnson: Certainly, my brother took this course five years ago and I have his notes. INCOME LATE Grace S.: Merkins struck a geld mine when he met Gladys Young. Geo. T.: Yeah! What’s his average income ? Grace: About midnight. THE BANKER IS BROKE John Post: Kind sir, will you give me a dime for a bed? Lyle Wright: Let me see the bed first. PLAY SAFE Miss Marcotte: (In Lit. class) De- cline “A good man.” Olive T.: Don’t do it. You may nev- er get another chance. CHE.M Van Raalte: Go mix hydrogen and chlorine and ignite it. Bill J.: (Coming back after ten minutes) I found the hydrogen and chlorine but I can’t find the ignit-it. What is the Italian national air? Onions and Garlic. I had two college eggs for break- fast this morning. What are two college eggs? Two Rah! Rah! eggs. Th s is all I have to say: We editors may dig and think. Until our brains are sore. But some poor boob is sure to say, “I’ve heard that joke before” JACK. SLEEPING AGAIN Mr. Harkema: (Assigning lesson) Paere 67, numbers 22 to 24. Alta H.: Which do we take teacher, odd or even. Lewis Laug: (Just waking up) Whatcha doing, matching for the lesson ? Arthur Leiffers: (To cashier of bank) “I want a check book for a lady that doubles in the middle. Page Sixty-eight Page Sixty-nine ♦j. .j, .j. .j. ,j..j,.j. .j. $. .♦. .;. ♦$. .J. ♦ ♦ • ❖ ♦ ♦ � ❖ ♦ ♦ • • ♦ ❖ ❖ ♦ .5. ♦?♦ ❖ QUALITY ABOVE ALL HERFF-JONES COMPANY Designers and Manufacturers of HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE JEWELRY AND COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS Official Jewelers to Coopersville High School ♦ .j..j. .$♦• ♦ • « ❖ • ♦ 1 ♦ • ❖ 4 ♦ • ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ♦ ♦ 4 ♦ ♦ ❖ 4 4 4 41 4 ♦ 4 4« 4« .j. ALLENDALE TELEPHONE CO. “At Your Service and the Best Service” Always Prompt and Courteous Three Long Distance Copper Circuits on Our Board Assures Efficient Service ♦ ♦ ♦j v 4 4 � ;♦• v ♦$ j. •;« ;♦ � ;• ♦; ♦ 4 4 ♦♦♦ 4 4 4 4 J 4 4 4 4 4 � 1« 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 4 4 v ❖ SCHAMBER’S GARAGE GENERAL AUTO REPAIRING AND BATTERY SERVICE CONKLIN MICHIGAN ► « ♦ ♦ ♦ t ♦ ♦! ♦ ♦ i Bell Phone 23-21 Coopersville Phone 118f21 RICHARD M. OSSEWAARDE | GENERAL MERCHANDISE | PAINTS, HARDWARE, ICE CREAM | Postoffice, R. F. D. No. 3, Coopersville, Michigan $ GARAGE SERVICE EASTMANVILLE, MICHIGAN f ♦ : :♦ - •: 4 •: 4 :♦ + + :♦ • • •: •: •: Page Seventy CLOTHCRAFT Tailored ClotHes FOR FIT STYLE APPEARANCE CLOTHCRAFT suits fit, due to the fact that these suits are styled by EARL CRAGG, the leading authority on MEN’S WEAR. WORKMANSHIP In comparing our value with others you can’t base your esti- mate on the fabrics alone. The true value of a suit is based on its workmanship—for as a suit is MADE—so will it render ser- vice. COME in and see for your- self how thoroughly our suits are made. $17.50 $21.00 $26.00 LAUG LUBBEN Successors to Forrest C. Laug COOPERSVILLE MICHIGAN Page Seventy-one � ❖❖ ❖❖ ❖ • « ♦ « A A i THE BANK ♦ ❖ ❖ ❖ V I ♦♦♦ ♦ ♦ I :♦ 1 ❖ ♦ ♦ ❖ f | FOR THE GRADUATE Public confidence is the backbone of any business. With- out it a business cannot survive. That is why many of the graduates of Coopersville High School look upon this bank as one which is looking out for their best interests. You are earning your dollars by hard work, but unless you are laying some of those dollars aside for that inevitable “rainy day” you are doing yourself and those dependent upon you an injustice. A small sum of money set aside week by week has a surprisingly great earn- ing power—if it is drawing interest. We pay interest at the rate of 4% on mon- ey deposited with us. Years of honest dealing with the people of this community have established us firmly as an institution forever mindful of its obligations to its customers. Peoples Savings Bank ❖ Coopersville, Michigan Z L. E. DURPHY, President GEO. LAUG, Cashier Page Seventy-two ..j..j. . .j. .j. .;« .j. •; � .{. .}..; • . 4,4, .j.4. f « T Y T Y T Y ❖ I 1 ♦♦♦ ♦3 ♦ ♦♦♦■• + I‘ «2� «$• «$♦ ♦J «$� «$ «$♦♦$ ♦$• ♦J «$� - 3 ♦$� ♦J «J� j ♦♦♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ DURHAM HARDWARE CO. Plumbing-, Heating, Roofing, Electrical Supplies Phone 57 Coopersville, Michigan ;♦ •: ♦ ■ ❖ ❖ ❖ • ♦ - ❖ ♦ ❖ ❖ � •:« • ♦ • ♦ :♦ •: ♦;« . .j. .j. . ♦$, «$♦. STANDARD OIL COMPANY TANK SERVICE Chas. Grasman Phone 209 Coopersville, Mich. ? X t I I ❖ X � ■ iJ 3� J 3 3 � J ♦J� J« ♦J J $• «J� «J � ♦ � ♦ 3 ♦♦♦ J J« ♦♦♦ � S; EXAMS Lee Skip: Are you asking us every- £ thing we don’t know in this examin- [♦ ation teacher? Miss Grieve: Impossible, we only I have an hour. :• : :♦ -j ■: :♦ ♦: : � j :• : ; ♦;« � ;« :« •: : ❖ A GOOD TURN Jim Tuma: (To old lady) May I accompany you across the street madam ? Old Lady: Certainly, sonny how long have you been waiting for some- one to take you across. LOST Mr. Harkema: I’ll never ask an- other woman to marry me as long as I live. Miss Grieve: “What refused again” Harkema: No, accepted. HISTORY Miss Vander Naald: What do you know about the Liberty Bell? Marie Post: It'll ring in about ten minutes. � 4 ♦ «3 i ♦♦♦ ♦£♦ «£♦ i 3 J 3 3 ♦$ 3 ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ £♦ t 3 % «J � 2 3 3 3 3 + 3 «£♦ 3 «£♦ ♦♦♦ 3 ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ «£ 3 ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ 3 ♦♦♦ 3 J $• J� ♦ DE BOER’S LUNCH ROOM Candies, Cigars, Ice Cream, Soft Drinks, Lunches TRY OUR COFFEE «$♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ j« ♦j - «J 3 � 3 «£♦ 3� 3� � 3 3 ♦ ♦♦♦ •J ♦♦♦ ♦ ♦ ♦J� 3 t ♦♦♦ «$► t t t t ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦ t ♦ ♦t � 3 ♦ 3 3 ♦♦♦ •J ♦♦♦ Page Seventy-three ❖ 4 ❖ ❖ ❖ ♦ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ♦ ❖ £« � : ❖ Motor Brake Tire Reconditioning Service Replacements WM. YOUNGS SON Distributors NATIONAL STANDARD ACCESSORIES HUDSON AND ESSEX MOTOR CARS Powerful Hudson Car Equipped With Three-ton Crane Phone 167 ❖ ❖ ❖ VELDMAN’S GROCERY Is for Values in Merchandise DENNISON, MICHIGAN f f v - J £« a ♦ «$ ♦ « ♦ « + ■ ♦J J‘ J J� + + ♦ « ♦J + + ♦ « ♦t' ♦ « ♦ « A ♦J � «� J J J A ♦JmJ� ♦! V ❖ f 4 ❖ MOHRHARD LAUBENGAYER Dealers in FRESH, SALT AND SMOKED MEATS Coopersville, Michigan ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦« ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦ ♦;« „♦« ♦; COMPLIMENTS OF C. J. COURNYER SERVICE AND BULK STATION Car Greasing, Washing and Oiling a Specialty Quick Delivery Servce Phone 198 Coopersville, Michigan f , ,.T ! ♦♦ ❖ f ❖ ❖ i f ❖ ❖ • ♦ ■ ♦ ❖ • • • • • ♦♦♦ � ♦. • «$► ♦♦♦ Page Seventy-four ♦ t : t t ; : t « � j i- ; ;� � t j� j - ❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖ ❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖ COMPLIMENTS OF CONKLIN HARDWARE E. F. DINKEL PLUMBING, HEATING, METAL ROOFING Conklin, Michigan 1 £ 4 4 4 4 4 4 ' 4 J t‘ t 1 1 J • } t4 4 4 t •' S � ! � ' t t t t t ♦ ♦ t !« t t t t« ♦ J J t« ♦?♦ 1 t t t 4 J 4 4 ! 1 4 4 , GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1931 WURZBURG’S Your Grand Rapids Store ♦♦♦•J-4 «JmJmJ� - ♦♦♦♦♦ $m$� « ♦♦♦ «$� ♦♦♦ • ♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦ $m$ •$♦♦♦♦ «.♦♦♦♦♦ «$� ♦♦♦ $• ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦ J ♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦ ♦♦♦ •$♦♦♦♦ «$♦♦♦♦ • ♦♦♦♦♦ «•♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ «$♦♦♦♦ £♦ ♦♦♦$ � £+«$” + ♦♦♦ COMPLIMENTS OF DAGGET CANNING CO. Coopersville, Michigan I 4 ' 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 . 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ♦. 4 4 4 4 4 4 ♦ . 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 4 4 4 4 4J4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ' 4 4 4 4 . Allendale Chevrolet and Oil Company $ CHEVROLET SALES AND SERVICE t ❖ Conoco Gas and Oils—Implements—Hardware—Paints Telephone 8f3, Allendale, Michigan X I 1 1 ! t 1 1 ♦$ ♦ ♦♦♦ t «£♦ t t -t t+ t +1 t +t t ♦t4 J +t ♦ +t +t+ J t t+ 1 X ♦ £♦ «$ X ♦ t 1 Page Seventy-five ❖ • • ♦:« ♦: ;• •: :• • ♦: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ • • i I t t J. S. SCHREUDER A COMPLETE LINE OF GRADUATION GIFTS Coopersville, Michigan ? I I t ! :« ♦ ♦♦♦ ♦: ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ «$• ♦ ♦ • ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ❖ ♦ ♦ ♦ 4� ♦ ♦: L. J. SCHIPPER Courteous Treatment—Service—Good Words Ladies’ Hair Cutting a Specialty ♦ + � ♦ ♦ « ♦ « 4$4 ♦ 4$4 ♦ « «j ♦ « ♦J� ♦$� ♦ « 4$4 J ♦J «$4 ♦♦♦ 4 4 4$4 4 4 4$4 «J 4 4 4-J t POETIVE SCOTTIE Mr. Harkema: Who can express in his own words, ‘ They Gamboled on the green.” Scott: They shot craps on the grass. FLl'NK ❖ :• A GOOSE EGG Lester Dennis: What did you get in the test? Bert: Z°ro. Lester: Oh thats nothing. Bert: What’s nothing? Lester: Zero. F-ierce lessons. J L-ate hours. :♦ U-nexpected tests. 'I N-ot prepared i, K-icked out of class. Jay G.: Florence Allen is thinking of getting married. Chet Downs: When? Jay: Continually. COMPLIMENTS OF DR. H. A. MUZZALI Coopersville, Michigan ❖ • ♦ ❖ ?♦ !♦ ; «$► v ❖ t t «s� %♦ • ❖ •! ❖ •! ♦ � ;� � ;♦ j« t ;• ❖ t � ;♦ ; ❖ ; ♦ ♦ ♦ Page Seventy-six ■ j j« ♦j j« - - ■ • « ♦ j« j« • • j � «J� • $• j« ► ' ♦ ►; « «J� j � j« � j j« «j� « � « ♦;« ; x «j� «■; j� � ;« j� •;« ;« � 1« «J� � l ! COMPLIMENTS OF DR. L. D. MILLS m ♦ PETERSEN EASTERLY LUMBER CO. COAL, LUMBER, HARDWARE Phone 49f9 Nunica, Michigan TED EISTEDT LUNCHES, ICE CREAM, CANDY, TOBACCO Phone 84 Coopersville, Michigan t THE ADDISON-BALTZ CO. DRY GOODS and READY-TO-WEAR GRAND HAVEN I I Page Seventy-seven t £ i i Sporting Goods Exclusively AT GOEBEL BROWN, Inc. 17 Library Street, Next to Y. M. C. A. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 4 ❖ ❖ t «J V ♦5 % ❖ ? ❖ i 4 i 4 MICHIGAN HOME TELEPHONE CO. LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE SERVICE E. C. CRALL Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Machinery Repair Shop Coopersviile, Michigan ► Y . ► ♦? • t -j � � j 'i' � j� ♦ � 1 'X' i 4 t 4 ♦ 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 • ' ' HILLMAN SALES CO. SALES AND SERVICE Pontiac 6 and Oakland 8 Nash 6 and 8 Motor Cars Case Farm Machinery, Atwater-Kent Radios, Westinghouse Ranges and Electric Appliances, Firestone Tires Frederick Washers Coopersviile, Michigan Page Seventy-eight f f ♦ f T T f ❖ f f f r f f ♦ t 4 f � ❖ COMPLIMENTS OF Ottawa County Gas and Oil Co. DISTRIBUTORS OF WHITE STAR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS SERVICE STATIONS Coopersville Phone 53 Nunica Phone 173-2 I age eventy-nine ,j. !• 1 f i f ❖ ♦ f • 4� ❖ T i ♦ � ! w v ❖ ❖ ❖ ♦ ❖ f 4 ❖ t ❖ ❖ v f f Greetings from the Board of Education The Board of Education congratulates the students of Coop- ersville High School on the victories you have won in avh- letics, debating, oratory, shorthand and typewriting. These victories indicate that you are attending high school with a serious purpose and that you are making the best use of the opportunities that are offered you. The remarkable victories in oratory, debating, shorthand and typewriting which you have achieved are direct proof of the quality of work done in the high school. These achievements are due partly to the instructors and partly to yourselves. Even with the best of instructors it would be impossible to achieve these victor- ies unless you yourselves were willing to work long and hard to prepare yourselves for these contests and to develop your talents. The Board of Education will do all in its power to offer you the opportunity of getting a good high school education and of developing all of your talents so that you may become worthy citizens of this great republic. With all your ad- vancement in knowledge and development of skills the Board of Education trusts that you will also develop your personality. There is nothing that will take the place of hon- esty in business, trustworthiness under all circumstances, and the exercise of self-control and proper conduct at ail -imes. May you ever keep these ideals in mind and win more honors for yourselves and for your school. BOARD OF EDUCATION George Laug Porter Reed Jas. Schreuder Wm. Van Allsburg A. E. Bonner f ♦ 4 f i v i f ? ♦ ♦ ❖ f ❖ ❖ ❖ ♦ A V f f ♦ v f ♦ $ ♦ ❖ ❖ ♦ ❖ t V ❖ ❖ V ❖ f ♦ • ❖ ❖ ♦ f ♦ ❖ ❖ f I t t X 1 t Page Eighty J. A. LAUG GROCERY “John Aims to Please” Phone 68 ♦♦♦ «j ♦$ ♦$• ■ £♦«$• ♦$♦♦$• «$♦♦$« ♦$♦«$♦♦$ ♦$« ♦♦♦♦♦. ♦♦♦♦j. ♦♦♦ «$, j4 ♦♦♦ � +« ♦♦♦ «.;■ EDISON SAYS------- Genius is one-tenth inspiration and nine-tenths perspiration. SQUARE DEAL HARDWARE GENERAL HARDWARE PLUMBING, HEATING AND TINNING Phone 137 Coopersville, Michigan COOPERSVILLE LUMBER CO. Dealers in LUMBER AND BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES Phone 111 Page Eighty-one ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ COMPLIMENTS OF EDWARD O. WILLARD Dealet in MEATS AND GROCERIES Conklin, Michigan :♦ v v • : ♦ ;♦ :- • v ♦ :• ❖ ♦♦ ❖ • ♦ ❖ ❖ ♦ ❖ ♦ ■♦ ❖ • • ❖ ❖ COMPLIMENTS OF CONKLIN LUMBER COMPANY Conklin, Michigan , ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ♦♦♦ ❖ ❖ .x. MOTOR REBORING GENERAL AUTOMOBILE REPAIR WORK HARRY HAYSTEAD Telephone 16f3 Dennison, Michigan I I COMPLIMENTS OF BROADWAY ORCHESTRA Under the Supervision of August Schmuker Conklin, Michigan Page Eighty-two %♦ ♦ •« ■ «•! i ❖ ❖ ❖ f BROADCASTING The news that correct printing is the result of artistic lay-out combined with a knowledge of type faces. The finished result produces a creation that carries its message home to your prospective client. THE COOPERSVILLE OBSERVER ? ♦ V ❖ t LAIDAL’S SERVICE STATION TEXACO PRODUCTS Phone 9125 Spring Lake, Michigan T «¥► SUMMER SCHOOL AT HEANEY’S GRAND RAPIDS COMMERCIAL COLLEGE June 22 to August 22—Two Profitable Months Regular Fall Term, September 1, 1931 A SELECT SCHOOL—WHOM DO WE WANT ? Yeung ren and women with good foundation. We’ll ask for your high school record, having in mind your attendance, deportment and attitude, as much as the number of A’s or B’s you have. In business, your personality—your positive qualities—count so much that we are becoming more se- lective every year. We seek quality rather than large num- bers. Coopersville High has furnished us with ideal material in the past; we hope to have some from the class of 1931. 14 Fountain Street, N. W., Phone 45-349 Ask for Catalogue •:� ♦ ♦ � ♦ ,j� Page Eighty-three ■ 't ?♦ ♦! •■i 'I 1 t - 't t ' t '!♦ t 1 � $♦ t 't 'I !♦ }♦ !4 COMPLIMENTS OF V. J. TASKER DRUGS Phone 50 JO’S GARAGE Auto Accessories and General Repair Work J. W. CROUSE, Jr., Proprietor ?� ♦« .j.j. $ j. • $• � ;♦ • « ;♦ � ;♦ ♦ ♦; ;♦ � ;� � ;♦ ♦ ♦ « ♦ t« •; • ;- ; i COMPLIMENTS OF HILLCROFT FARM QUALITY BABY CHIX | Henry Vanderlinden, Proprietor ❖ ❖ ❖ f ❖ ♦ � j � ♦ • 5 ♦ j« ;♦ ♦ ;« « ♦ ♦ � ;♦ ■{« ♦ ♦ � ;♦ !� «£♦♦!♦ ♦,' f ❖ COMPLIMENTS OF LEE PRESTON Gas Station One Mile West of Coopersville 1 t «£♦ ♦$ ♦♦♦ ♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ++ + 1+ t t t «$► !♦ ♦ + ♦$ ♦ ♦ ♦ 1 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 4 4 Page Eighty-four m m | EARL AVERILL QUALITY AND SERVICE Phone 11 ❖ ❖ ❖ + ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ • : ❖ ❖ ♦ ❖ ♦ ♦ ❖❖ ;• ♦:♦ ♦ ♦ :• ❖ •:« ❖ ♦ : ♦ •:♦ ♦:• ♦:• ♦ ♦:♦ :• ♦:♦ •:• • ♦:♦ ♦ ♦ •:•❖ •;♦♦:♦ ♦:« -: ❖ ❖ ❖ + ❖ ❖ t + CHAS. G. BATSON ❖ ❖ f f ❖ COMPLIMENTS OF CONKLIN, MICHIGAN . •J ♦' ♦$ J V ♦ « Jl ♦$� «J� • £♦♦$• ♦$► «$• 4$M$� ♦$ ♦ « ♦$♦ ♦ ♦♦5 « J ♦ « ♦♦♦ ♦ « 1 • « ♦♦♦ «5 ♦$ $ ♦ ♦ ♦$� ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ «.� ««£� y ♦ « J Where your dollar buys the most in satisfaction and service Coopersville Co-Operative Elevator Co. COAL, FEED, GRAIN, FERTILIZER, TILE ? .:. COMPLIMENTS OF GREEN VALE FARM CERTIFIED MILK PURE BRED GUERNSEY CATTLE Page Eighty-five f) v • CANDY When Hungry Go to FRED’S PLACE «$« « , CIGARS REGULAR MEALS AND SHORT ORDERS HOME COOKING ♦ ❖ f ❖ ❖ ❖ We Serve ARCTIC QUALITY ICE CREAM “With That Rich, Creamy Flavor’ We Deliver Ice Cream and Good Service, Guaranteed SOFT DRINKS FRED RANKANS, Proprietor ♦J «£♦ 2 v v £♦••$ «JmJi v THE GRAND RAPIDS HERALD ❖ ❖ MICHIGAN’S FOREMOST CIRCULATOR OF SCHOOL NEWS ♦ Wishes you all the utmost success and happiness in life ❖ ❖ ❖ Page Eighty-six ►- $► v ♦!' v 1 «5� v 1' 1 1 ♦ t % +Z+ +1 Z++X +X+ t t ■ ♦♦♦ ♦ ♦ «J� ♦ t+ K++1 t «$� z «■ ♦ z+ • ■ • • - ♦ - • •? ❖ • • ♦ :♦ - � ;� : - j� ❖ ♦ • • •; ❖ ;♦ ;♦ ❖ • -t- • • • • : ♦ :—j ♦ :« � - • • • •; • .j. •:• • . • • . . . . .j. t ♦ 9 f f ❖ ♦ ❖ ❖ This book printed by ERWIN Coopersville . ♦♦♦ ♦ ♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ $ ♦♦♦ ►$� � +« ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ � +« ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ •$ «$♦ «£♦ «$♦ •$ •£♦ ♦$♦ v4 'J' ♦ C ♦$ v4 V4 «$►«$� • ' ♦ SCIENTIFIC CHIROPRACTIC RESTORES HEALTH C. A. CARLSON Doctor of Chiropractic Telephone No. 6—Coopersville, Michigan f f m ♦ ♦ t Page Eighty-seven i «� «► «� f f • f :• COMPLIMENTS OF COOPERSVILLE STATE BANK t •:• f f ♦ •: V • ❖ f t •: f ❖ i f f V ♦ f •i- •f i CAPITAL SURPLUS ..AND.. PROFIT $110,000 Millard Durham, President L. D. Mills, Vice President Wayne Murray, Second Vice President Paul Hahn, Cashier DIRECTORS Millard Durham, President Ellis Lillie Chas. A. Vandegrift L. D. Mills, Vice President A. E. Bonner Dr. J. N. Wenger Page Eighty-eight ......... ! PEOPLE’S MILL AND ELEVATOR f FLOUR, FEED AND GRAIN | 4 Manufacturers of Wolverine Dairy Ration and Wolverine Egg Mash Belle Flour and Pratt’s Feed Telephone No. 5 Coopersville, Michigan f ; •: ❖ GRAND THEATRE—Grand Haven «• m % I The Grand Offers You— J; Comfort, Courtesy, Service, Atmosphere, Plus % THE BEST IN TALKING PICTURES......... | WESTERN ELECTRIC SOUND SYSTEM t COMPLIMENTS OF OTTAWA PARLOR FRAME WORKS Carving, Furniture Feet and Wood Specialties Telephone 109 Coopersville, Michigan $h$, ► .%♦♦♦� ♦. . ♦ . ♦ . � :♦ ;♦ ► � � ❖ � vt ❖ ❖ •: i- ❖ � ❖❖‘ J. J. WOLBRINK SONS Dealers in General Merchandise FUNERAL DIRECTORS Allendale, Michigan. Postoffice, Hudsonville, R. F. D. 1 Shipping Point, Coopersville, Michigan Allendale Telephone Exchange Page Eighty-nine •;« «j« ♦;� «5« •;« � j. •; ;« ♦;« •;« •$• ♦; •; •;« ♦ ♦ 4 ♦ � ;• ❖ ♦ ❖ j ♦ 4 4 4 ♦ 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ♦ 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4� •;. •;..;.,;, f v 4� BENTON’S HOME FOR FUNERALS 4� f f f f f i t T ❖ T ❖ ❖ f f ❖ Our new, modern Funeral Home is the result of modern thoroughness and efficiency applied to one of the most im- portant problems of present day life. Yet with all its effi- ciency it retains an atmosphere cf personal sympathy. In planning the various features of our new establishment we have been guided by our own experience and that of others. Every facility which has proved of value in such an Institu- tion has been provided. Patrons who make use of our Fun- eral Home for the holding of services find that it lightens their burden at the crucial time, and provides the utmost in reverence and privacy. Telephone No. 37 Conklin, Michigan 4 I ♦♦♦ «$• ♦$� ♦♦♦ ♦ « ♦$� ♦}� ♦$� ♦ « ♦ « ♦$ + A♦♦♦ ♦$ ♦♦♦ ♦$ • ♦$� ♦ « • • V f ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Engravings by MICHIGAN ENGRAVING CO. 136-140 Division A.ve., N., Grand Rapids Page Ninety 4 4-4 4 4 4'4 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4- 4 4 ' � 4” 4 4,4 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 «I. : ... ... .j. ...... ... .j.... ... ............ .j.... The Store Coopersville, Michigan THE BEST IN DRUG STORE MERCHANDISE f THE BEST IN DRUG STORE SERVICE f NELSON’S V .; f ❖ ♦ f f f ♦ ❖ DEPENDABLE FORD SERVICE ♦ ♦ ❖ We’ll oil and grease your Ford at a low price and help you to keep it in the very best running order at all times. All la- bor billed at low flat rates. We use only genuine Ford parts. Especially trained mechanics who take pride in doing a good job. Ask about the special inspection service which helps to insure good performance. MULDER MOTOR SALES Phone No. 2 ► 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ' ♦$ 4 : ♦ ♦ 4 4 4 4 - 4$4 4 . 4 4 4 4 4 4 -4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 44 4 4 4 4 44 44 4 4 44 4 4 4 4 J'or Economical Transportation Sales and Service B. J. LEMMEN Coopersville Michigan i«8m$ - ♦ 4 44 4 4$4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4$ 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4$4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4$ 4J4 4$4 4 4 4$4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4J44 4 4 44 4 ♦$� 4 � 4 44 4 4 44 4 4 44 44 4 4 44 4 4 4 4 4-. 4 J 4j4 ’ j i j W. T. McNUTT SON Conklin, Michigan ‘Where Price Is Cheaper Than Quality’ Congratulates the Class of 1931 � ❖ i+ ♦♦♦ . ♦. ♦ . Page Ninety-one Lighting Fixtures Electrical Supplies LEACH ELECTRICAL STORE EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL Phone 180, Coopersville, Michigan Majestic Radio Tires and Auto Accessories Radio Accessories Battery Service 4 ❖ ❖ ❖ EIGHTEEN YEARS OF SQUARE DEALING Farmer’s Co-Operative Creamery Assn. CONKLIN, MICHIGAN ♦ ;. • $. .J. • . ’ . . • . 1 ♦ ♦$ � . . • . ♦ . t 1 1 -I ■ t4 1 -t J t« •? t ? t t ♦ t 4 t v ♦! !♦ ♦! ❖ i This annual has been aided greatly in becoming a success, by the business men of Coopersville and vicinity. Their ads are printed upon these pages. The Annual Staff extends its thanks to those business men who have given their patronage ! ♦ ♦ ♦’ ♦ « «$� «j� + ♦ « A Z t J ♦J !4 ♦J i ♦t4 ♦$ v t4 v ♦♦♦ 1 K 4 • ♦♦♦ J� 4J4 4 t4 4 4 4J4 t4 ♦J44?4 5 v 4I4 ♦' ♦g ♦$ ♦♦♦ t ♦ | RAVENNA INCORPORATED BUTTER COMPANY ♦ X Makers and Distributors of % HIGH GRADE CREAMERY BUTTER X Parcel Post a Specialty $ T We also pay highest market price for cream Y t Dealers in Feeds, Seeds and Coal T t | RAVENNA, MICHIGAN | ♦♦♦ « $♦ «$ 5 � t4 4t4 4t4 t44t4 ♦♦♦ t4 t4 £• %44J4 ♦♦♦ 4 «V v t t4 ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ t44 4 J4 J4 J44 4t4 ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ 4t4 •$ t4 ♦♦♦ ¥t t+ 4 V4 4t4 1 Page Ninety-two