Eau Claire High School - Beaver Tales Yearbook (Eau Claire, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1928 volume:

MAROON and WHITE Published by the SENIOR CLASS of the Eau Claire High School Eau Claire, Michigan Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-eight CONTENTS Faculty Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Junior High Activities Athletics V arieties Advertisers ANNUAL STAFF Back Row: Christie Freeman. Snap Shot Ed.; Margaret Trowbridge, Calendar Ed.; Marvin Clark, Jolt Ed-; Kenneth Miller, Art Ed.; Henry Hastings, Alumni Ed.; Mr. Taft, Advisor; Louis Weckler, Ass’t Bus. Mgr.; James Enright, Bus. Mgr. Center Row: Vilon Daisy, Aas't Art. Ed.; Margaret Ferry, Ass't Literary E L; Ethel Laberdy, Editor-in-chief; Louise Mitchell, Ass't Ed.; Pearl Kesterke, Literary Ed„; Mabel Tidey, Class Roster Ed.; Almon Tabor, Athletic Ed. Front Row: Mamie Steiskal, Typist; Graydon Miars, Typist. 1928 Memory Book As we. the class of '28. leave this school we expect to l e separated from our schoolmates and friends. Above you will see a group of “Deserve then De- sire” students who have done their utmost to combine the record of the past year into a l eautiful leather covered memory book. Being the largest graduating class in the history of this school we feel that we should endeavor to produce the liest annual ever published by a senior class. Several new features have done a great ileal to improve our annual, among which is our Maroon leather cover. Changing from the old custom of using plain white paper, we chose the ivory colored paper which adds to the beauty of the book. This annual has been published, not for the benefit of the senior class hut for the community as a whole. In years to come as you glance over the pages, events which seem distant, faces that are far away come closer. Many class- mates, schoolmates, friends, and happy school days may lie gone, but just look at the “Maroon and White” and they can never be forgotten. 1 hus under the leadership of Mr. Taft, we leave, as a remembrance of our class, this annual. Just look at the jokes and laugh at the actual things that were said in classes. All the divisions are full of interesting thoughts and separ- ated by artistic division pages. In the advertising section are found the advertisements of friends who through their contributions have made possible this book. We hope that by patronizing them you will extend to them your appreciation of their assistance. [Page Four] DEDICATION We. the Senior Class of 1928 wish to dedicate this booh to Harry G. Taft, superintendent during our four years in High School, whose judicious guidance as our adviser has made this year a fitting climax to our High School Life. I.eon Winter Treasurer Harry Hoguf. President Sii.as Merritt Trustee In Memoriam Qeo. T. Ijetter President of School Board January 15 1928 tfage Six] FOREWORD We, the class of 1928, present to our parents, friends and fellow students, this booh hoping that each will find some- thing of value within its pages to treasure in future years. Harry G. Taft. B. S. Superintendent Michigan State College University of Michigan The Need for Educated Men and Women Never was there a greater demand for educated men and women than today. It is equally true that never did men and women stand more in need of an education than today. One may measure the small number of the trained men in many ways. For instance, there is not a railroad or other corporation, not a I tank. nor a newspajier nor a profession that is not anxiously looking for trained men and women to do its important work. An education cannot l e obtained in a day nor yet in a year. It takes time and work and can he achieved only by unceasing effort and perseverance. How often we find hoys and girls dropping out of school when they find the amount of work necessary for success. They fall among the great number of unskilled laborers, the number of whom is so great that the chances for success are painfully few. How true the old saying is. “There is always room at the top.” The ladder which must lie climbed to reach the top is the ladder of education. Each year of work that is successfully passed is another step upward to the desired goal. We do not mean to say that one’s education is completed when he finishes high school nor when he completes his eo’lege or university courses. He should always lie striving to better himself. Neither is it true that success comes with the mere presentation of a diploma to the graduate. His high school or college- work merely fits the graduate to more successfully enter the great coni] etition of life. He must use this knowledge, this education, in such a way as to give him power over his less fortunate competitors who are forced to dejiend on brawn rather than brain to make their living. f Page Eight] FACULTY High School Teachers Russell L. Bloom Commercial Deportment Western State Teachers College I-Ola Taylor-LaC'rone Junior High, History, and Music Western State Teachers College, Thomas Normal Training School Elmer B. McKinney, A. R. Principal, Mathematics, Science, Athletic Director Albion College Rhea Yeager-Fetzer, A. R. English. Latin, and Dramatics Emmanuel Missionary College (Page Ten] Grade Teachers Iva Clark-Latchaw Third and Fourth Western State Teachers College Mabel Andrews Fifth and Sixth Western State Teachers College Beulah W h a l e n - Ly b roo k Kindergarten Western State Teachers College Ardis Smith First and Second Western State Teachers College [Page Eleven] I Page Twelve] SENIORS ABOUT TO (iCCCIVC UIS SENTENCE LAWRENCE PEACHEY “A Pilot’s part in calms cannot l e py’d. In dangerous times true worth is only tri’d. Minstrel Show, '25, '27; Junior Play, '27; Class Pres., '28; Senior Play, '28. Senior Class President .............................. Lawrence Peachey Vice-president ......................... Arthur Teichman Secretary .............................. Thomas LaCrone Treasurer .............................. Bernadine Dillon Class Colors Blue and Gold Class Flower Yellow Rose Motto Deserve then Desire IPage Fourteen] VILON DAISY “The tnan that hath no music in him self is fit for treasons am! spoils. Minstrel Show, ’24, 25, '27; Orchestra, '25; Varsity Basket Ball, '25, '26, '27, '28; Junior Play, '26; Base Ball. '26, '27; Senior Play, 27, '28; Ass’t. Artist, '28. MARGARET FERRY She’s as good as she is fair. Basket Ball. '26 '27; Class Sec.. '26; Class Treas.. '27; Junior Play. '27: .Sec. A. A., '28; Ass't. Lit. Ed., '28; Senior Play, ’2£. ETHEL LABERDY A merry heart is the best of medi- cine.” Class Treas., '26; Basket Ball, '2S, '27; Junior Play, '27; Treas. A. A., '28; Kdi- tor-in-chief, '28; Senior Play, '28; Sal- utatorian. KENNETH MILLER By the work one knows the workman.” Minstrel Show, '25. '27; Class Sec., '27; Varsity Basket Ball, '27 (('apt.) '28; Base Ball, '27; Junior Play, '27; Vice Pres. Ag. Club. '27; Pres. A. A. '28; Art. Ed., '28; Senior Play, '28. HENRY HASTINGS There are none so slow but they have their triumphs. Minstrel Show. ’25, '27; Senior Plav, ’27; Base Ball. '26. '27; Glee Club. ’27. JR: Alumni Ed., '28. MAMIE STEISKAL “Not all blondes are deceitful. Ass't. Typist, '28. MABEL TIDEY Small l ut—Oh! my.” Girls' Glee Club, '24, ’25; Class Roster. '28; Senior Play, '28. GRAYDON MIARS Women, I neither hate nor lov. . ’ Minstrel Show, '25, '27; Base Ball, ’27; Annual Typist, '28; Senior Play, ’28; Varsity Basket Ball, '28. [Page Fiftecnl THOMAS LaCKONE “Well yes, a queer chap. I’ll admit; but, how he can drive.” Class Pres., '26; Minstrel Show, 25, 27; Junior Play, '27; Team Mgr., ‘27, 28; Glee Club, '27, '28; Senior Play, '28; Class Sec., '28. MARGARET TROWBRIDGE “All’s well that ends in a good time.” Girls Glee Club, '24; Junior Play, '27; Calendar Ed., ’28; Senior Play, ’28. MILDRED SEEL “So full of grace and dignity.” Minstrel Show, ’27. ALMON TABOR “A jolly good fellow with a ready wit. full of the dickens and good intentions.” Varsity Basket Ball, '26, '28; Base Bail, '26; Minstrel Show. '25; '27: Junior Play. '27. MARVIN CLARK “The more seriously you take yourself the less seriously the world will take you.” Minstrel Show, '25, ’27; Varsity Basket Ball. ’27. ’28; Base Ball. ’25. 26, ’27 (Capt.) '28; Junior Play, '27; Joke Ed., ’28; Pres. Ag. Club. '28. CHRISTIE FREEMAN “A cheerful face is the best letter of recommendation.” Girls' Glee Club. ’25. ’28; Basket Ball. '25, 26; Junior Play, 27; Snap-Shot Ed., ’28. BERNADINE DILLON “A good disposition is more valuable than gold. Class Treas., ’28; Minstrel Show, ’27. JAMES ENRIGHT “He talks most seriously when he knows nothing of the subject on which he talks.” Class President, '25; Varsity Basket Ball. '27; Base Ball. ’26, ’27; ( necr Leader. 2S; Senior Play, ’27; Juniar Play, '26; Minstrel Show. '27; Jr. Hi. Coach. '27. '28; Bus. Mgr., '23 [Page Sixteen! LOUIS WECKLER He tried to «row vith all h!s mig u, that why he reached tuch w-n- drous height. Junior Play. 26; Minstrel Show, '25, 27; Base Ball. 26. 27; Senior Play. 27 28. Ass't. Bus. Mgr.. 28; Vanity Basket Ball, 28. LOUISE MITCHELL “She would rather wear away with work than rust away with idleness. Basket Ball. 26, '27; Chief Librarian, 28; Ass’t. Ed.«in'Chief, ’28. PEARL KESTERKE “She has a studious look, she nets and speaks as though she meant it. Vice-Pres., '36; Sec. Ag. Club, '36; Bas- ket Ball. ’26; ’27; Class Pres.. 27; l.-t. Ed.. '28; Senior Play. 28; Valedictorian. ARTHUR TEKTIMAN Good things come in small packages.’ Minstrel Show, ’25, ’27; Junior Play, ’27; Vice Pres., ’28. Memories Pleasant thoughts came wandering, As hack my memories flew. When we as classmates chose Our colors gold and blue. Time has changes made Among those friends of old Some have left our group. And other honors hold. Remembrances ne’er will fade Of scenes so vivid once. The dance and spreads mid happy days We shared through all those months. My thoughts turn now to present times. I wonder what the Fate, Holds for this happy group of us. This class of ’28. In memories our school day pranks, And scenes of which 1 tell. Shall linger still in after years, When we have said, “Farewell.” —Louise Mitchell [Page Seventeen] Senior Class History Foi k years ago, oil the third day of Septemlier, 1024, the members oft the class of 28 entered the portals of this imposing edifice, erected and dedicated to the advancement of learning, old E. C. H. S. During those four years that have intervened since that exalted moment, many pupils have come and gone, three classes have graduated and departed, leaving only a yearning memory. Soon those doors will open and we, the class of ’28. will pass through to enter, unsupported, the Great Hattie of 12fe. When Freshmen, we organized and chose as officers: Jim Enright, president; Alyene Puterhaugh. vice-president; George Hudson, secretary; and Martha Ert- man. treasurer. Mr. RIoom was elected as sponsor and remained in this office for three years. Well do we remember our initiation, and the sweetness of our re- venge the next year. Our Sophomore year was particularly impressed on our memory as one of the happiest years in school, although our numbed had decreased from thirty-three to twenty-nine. We organized on the first day of school, electing Thomas LaCrone, president; Pearl Kesterke, vice-president; Margaret Ferry, secretary; and Ethel Laberdy. treasurer. This was a year of hard work and much fun. At the I eginning of our Junior year a few more dropped by the wayside leaving us with twenty-seven memliers. We elected Pearl Kesterke. president; Ethel laberdy, vice-president; Kenneth Miller, secretary; and Margaret Ferry, treasurer. The activities of the year were featured by the publication of a school paper and our Junior play, “Go Slow Mary.” This was a big financial as well as dra- matic success, allowing us to play the part of a very generous host at the Junior- Senior Banquet, one of the big events of the year. We entered our Senior year with a few more dropped out. making the burden a little heavier for each one left, but we still have a graduating class of twenty-one, the largest in the history of the school. The first event of! the year was the publishing of our annual, for which pur- pose a staff was elected: Ethel I .aberdy being made Editor-in-Chief and James En- right. Business Manger. Mr. Taft was chosen class sponsor and consented to oversee the annual work. The class officers elected were: I awrence Peachey, presi- dent; Arthur Teichman, vice-president; Thomas LaCrone, secretary; and Berna- dine Dillon, treasurer. Our Senior play. “The Winning of Joy” was presented early in December. All the way through school the class of ’28 has been noted for its live wire memljers, and their ability to start things and see them through. —Thomas LaCrone [Page Eighteen] Class Will WK, the class of 1928. of the Eau Claire High School. County of Berrien. State of Michigan, of the United States ofi America, having for a period of four years existed and fearing that we are al out to pass from this sphere of education do hereby draw up, publish, and pronounce this, our final will and testament which shall nullify all previous bequests, perhaps idly spoken, or mayhap, made in one of our periods of seeming lilierality. Inasmuch as all of our accumulated wealth exists not in finances hut in a more material state and our descendants being so numerous we find it necessary to overlook the faculty. However, we will upon each of the several memliers of the faculty many regrets for losing such a group of extraordinary students. Unto the green and bashful Freshmen we will the right to copy after our glorious examples and heed the kindly advice of the members of the Sophomore class. . • Tn Unto the girls of the Freshman class we will the book entitled. “HOW lO LASSO A HUSBAND AND WHY IT PAYS” by Margaret Trowbridge. Unto the lxiys of the Freshman class we urge attendance at the theater to see the latest movie production. M 1 Run W hen I C A Girl, taken from the lxxik, “Not Waiting (nor wanting.'')” by Graydon Miars. Unto Flora Collins. Louise Mitchell liequeaths her right to twenty-four hours a day at typewriting (She would give 25 if possible). Unto Geneva Bowers, Christie Freeman leaves her height. Unto Ruth Taylor. Pearl Kesterke leaves her ability as a basketliall star. Unto Tom Ferry we will the position of High School Sheik. Unto anyone who may desire it Bernadine Dillon leaves her seat in the school bus. . . Unto Edwin Gustafson we will Vilon Daisy's ability as a musician. Unto Bernard Teichman we will Dick Miller s desires to duck Freshmen ( Mr. Teichman should know the finer arts having received the act so often). Unto the school Ethel Laberdy leaves her diary in which is revealed the rea- son for the lxiys she likes always having their written lessons. (Those in doubt are granted the right to see for themselves). Unto Harry Lutz, Ixiuis Weckler leaves his ability as a basketball player. Unto Helen Kerstetter wo will Leo Tidey. Unto Kenneth Briney we will Marvin Clark's pep and energy. Unto Alt'ons Wierzlx.lowicz and Nub Tidey. Mabel Tidey and Mamie Steiskal leave the honor of representing Shanghai in our school. Unto Harold Hemingway. Almoi} Talxir leaves his book of l eauty secrets. Unto Luke Strong. Jim Enright leaves his pamphlet on how to reduce in less than thirty days. Unto Vere Smallidge. Tom LaCrone liequeaths his recklessness in handling a Ford. Unto Gene Mason. Hank Hastings leaves his studious nature ( May we see re- sults in the future). Unto whomsoever it may fit. Margaret Ferry wills her position of Beauty Queen from Eau Claire in the Blossom parade. [I'.tur Niwtwn) Unto all who may desire, Lawrence Peachey tells the advantages of having a steady. Unto John Brookins, Arthur Teichman leaves his frank admiration of the fairer sex. Unto no one will Mildred Seel surrender her liking for the masculine mem- bers of the school. Unto Verge Grow and Gene Mason we suggest that a hook he surrendered which originates new methods and ideas for entertaining Freshmen. Unto Donald Cl upper we will twenty-four hours of sleep daily. Unto Tillie Lutz we leave Jim Enright’s habit of bluffing. Unto Lois Puterbaugh, Peg Ferry leaves this advice, “Don't be too encouraged that love is blind—Cha] erons are not.” Unto Lucian Strong. Arthur Teichman leaves his unsuccessful edition en- titled. “How to Grow without Sleep or Food.” Unto Carlton Skoda and Max Michael we will the right to hold access to the grade rooms that they may continue their untiring ( ?) pursuit of education. Unto Evelyn Gustafson we will Irving Paustain. Unto Pauline Dunaetz we will the right to adopt Helen Kerstetter’s bashful- ness. Unto Harry Lutz we give permission to “look over” the lesson assigned (not “over look” as Jim Enright so often misinterprets the statement). Unto Nub Tidey we will the song. “You Didn't Love Me When I Loved You (I’m Someliody Else’s Now”), as made by a grant in the will of the class of '26. Unto Edwin Gustafson we will Dick Miller’s version, “Girls should l e called Spearmint; not Itecause they’re sweet but because they’re after meals.” Unto Ellen Wesner we will the right to become “teacher’s pet” as an aid in becoming a school teacher. Unto Flora Collins we will Arthur Teichman’s talkativeness—when asked for a recitation. Unto Margaret Schram we give the right to learn how to play Solitaire. Chess!! Unto Vere Smallidgc we will Tom LaCrone’s favorite question. “What, is the cause of so many divorces?” (Marriages). Unto the Junior Class we will our various articles and ! elongings not men- tioned in this will to dispose of as they see fit. We do hereby appoint Mr. Taft and the remaining memliers of the faculty as joint executors of this our last will and testament. In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hand and seal this seventeenth day of May. A. D. nineteen hundred and twenty-eight. Class of 1928. Subscribed and sworn to Iiefore me, a Notary Public, in and for Fait Claire High School, this seventeenth day of May. 1928. Graydon Miars, Notary Public. My commission expires May 18, 1928. Dick Miller (witness) I Page Twenty! Valedictory Roltert Browning measured True Manhood in these words: “The world wants men—true men Free from the taint of sin Men whose lives are clean without And pure within. Such is the ideal of the class of '28; such is embodied in our motto Deserve and desire.” “Deserve and desire”—hut what? It is of this I wish to speak. Tonight we are confronted with myriad desires, desires of merit to lie furth- ered and developed, desires of degredation. the very holding of which contaminates and defiles. We must develop the talent we now have in our hands. Why waste time in trying to develop that for which we are not adapted ? 1 hat will bring only the most stilted results So. dear classmates, we should take the desire for which we are most fitted. We want to work to a higher plane in life. Though the path we choose he difficult, the pleasures gained by overcoming stubliorn ob- stacles, the winning out in the face of defeat will prove spurs to help us onward to the time when we shall hear “Well Done.” In this age in which we are living, to be successful means to lie a specialist in your line of work. Therefore we must know ourselves and what we would lie; we must study our abilities and then further them; we must study to show our- selves approved. Never liefore has there been such an opportunity for the wide- awake youth who knows himself, his abilities, and lvis desires. Be your desire whatsoever it may in the scientific field, in agriculture, in home life, or in what not, the successful one is he who strives toward the highest ideals. No desire that springs from some ungodly thought can bring us anything but pain and heart- break. In the Bible it says, “Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he reap.” There- fore we must lie careful of where these paths of desire may lead us. Wc can never be too careful What the seed our hand shall sow. Love from love is sure to ripen, Hate from hate is sure to grow. Seeds of good or ill we scatter Heedlessly along our way. But glad or grievious fruitage Waits us at the harvest day. Whatsoe'er our sowing be, Reaping, we its fruit must see. Higher desires will bring higher deserts. I f we struggle on our path and finally win a wonderful reward, we will know that we have sown the seed in rich and fruit- ful soil. We get only what we deserve. If we take a path of desire that leads to vice and crime, we may find ourselves shut away from the rest of the world by steel l ars. We have gained only what we deserved. Our path has led us to this horror, and we must take it as a just desert. So put these desires down and look to those that will leave you free in spirit and mind. We rise by things that are under our feet; By what we have mastered of good and gain: By the pride deposed and the passions slain. And the vanquished ills that wc hourly meet. To the Board of Education, as well as our parents and friends. I would ex- tend the earnest thanks of the class for the privileges we have enjoyed here. We thank you for giving us this chance to know our desires and study them here at [Page Twenty-one] school. In future days through this study, we will have developed a keener con- cept, a clearer vision of higher ideals. 1 hus. though we cannot put into words all that we feel, we will let our future lives speak for us. To our teachers all. these years will linger in our memories always. ()ur desires were to climb higher and get our deserved comjiensation. N ou have helped us through these years, keeping us from harsh problems, and difficulties. We de- sire very much to express our thanks in more fitting ways, but our hearts are full, and we cannot put into words the feelings within us. Classmates, the last words must he to you. As a class we have stood united. Together we have jiassed through difficulties and pleasures: Tonight we see other ways beckoning us and we must each journey alone. Through these years our desires have been for high ideals. We have carried this through to our utmost ability. Choose carefully then your desired path of the future. Let it not lead you astray. Think of the ideals embodied in our motto and let them l e your guide. Each has received his just deserts for the things for which he has striven here. However, it is still our desire not to forget Eau Claire High School as we go on through life. Whether our path be difficult or smooth we will travel it and remember that close friends are traveling like ways. Let us. as we part, pledge ourselves to remember the true and lofty desires that have been with us in our work together here and make our lives such as to bring pride to our school and cause our teachers to feel that they had the privilege of teaching us how to choose high ideals. Sculptors of life arc we. as we stand With our lives uncarved before us, Waiting the hour, when, at God’s command. Our life dream passes o’er us. Let us carve it. then, on the yielding stone, With many a sharp incision; It's heavenly beauty shall be our own— Our lives a heavenly vision. —Pf.ari. Kesterke [Page Twcnty-twol Salutatory Tonight we. the largest graduating class thus far in the history of the Eau Claire High School meet to close our career as a class and to join you in your life. As we gather here our thoughts wander hack over recollections of the happy past and forward with hopes yet dreads of the future. Hut for only a moment do our thoughts thus wander, for as we turn to you , realizing the real significance of tonight and your presence here, our hearts go out to you, united in the one word-—welcome. Tonight is to you hut one of many pleasant evenings whiled away in the same or like entertainment; to us it will forever stand out as a gleaming milestone along the journey of life. At this time we turn from one path to another entirely new and strange. This new path may lead to success or failure; it all lies with us, for “life is what we make it.” Now each one of us is determined that his path shall l e the | ath that leads to success, but as we tread it, obstacles may arise which will turn us aside if we are given no courage to forge onward. The reception which you give us as we join hands with you will he the first spark to kindle those quali- ties through which our success is to he attained. Your presence here gives us as- surance that you await us with open arms and best wishes for the future. I his interest gives us courage to conquer all obstacles and win the prize for which each one of us lias set his aim. Realizing all this, we extend to you our last greeting with hearts overflowing with gratitude and welcoming emotions. Yet so inter- mingled are the varied emotions that I can find no words expressive of any single emotion. I only trust that, as each one of you recalls the same or like occasion in your own life, you will understand the situation in which we are placed tonight and, doing so, will liear with us as we review the climax of our happy school life and bid farewell to those who have lieen dearest to us in the time spent here. The forliearance you have exercised toward us as we awkwardly tried to grasp the opportunities placed liefore us; the vision of the happy carefree days enjoyed under your sheltering care; the pride you have taken in our successes; the words of encouragement you have offered when the way seemed rough; and your sym- pathy in our shattered dreams all come pouring in upon our confused minds, and we realize how weak we would have l een without your watchful guidance. We hope that as we enter this strange life, weakened by our inexjierience and dreads of the unknown future, these bits of encouragement will not lie entirely discon- tinued. Sorrows creep in to mingle with the otl. r emotions as we realize that our graduation is the sundering of many friendship ties which have been formed in the four years we have spent together here. I-et the welcome which you give us. as we step by your side, lessen this heartache and give us courage to proceed alone, raising up new friends wherever we are cast. And again I repeat that word in which so many emotions are enfolded—wel- come. —Ethel Laberdy IPage Twenty-three] [Page Twenty-fi vel Senior Name Known A 1. Marvin Clark ••Clark” 2. Vilon Daisy •Daisy” 3. Bernadine Dillon “Dean” 4. Janies Enright “Jim” 5. Margaret Ferry “Peggy” 6 Christie Freeman “Christie” 7. Henry Hastings “Hank” 8. Pearl Kesterke “Pearlie” 9. Ethel Laberdy “Dolly” 10. Thomas LaCrone “Tom 11. Graydon Miars “Archie” 12. Kenneth Miller “Dick” 13. Louise Mitchell “Mis’ Mitch 14. Lawrence Peachey “Peachy” 15. Mildred Seel “Millie” 16. Mamie Steiskal “Mae” 17. Almon Tabor “Tabe” 18. Mabel Tidey “Shorty” 19. Arthur Teichman “Art” 20. M argaret Trowbridge ’ Peggy” 21. Louis Weckler “Louie” Sure To Be Distinguished By Baseball Pitcher Height Violin Player Those Colors Music Teacher Dignity Athletic Director Size Nurse Cheerfulness Housewife Ted Preacher Being Late English Teacher Eating Peanuts Teacher Soft Voice Pianist The Ford Typist Dignified Ways Artist Art Ability Teacher Good Natured Professor Specs Dancing Teacher That Walk Stenographer Giggles Aviator Curly Hair Stenographer Shortness Heavier Giggles Private Secretary Red Hair Tn printing business Long Legs [Page Twenty-six] Horoscope Favorite Expressions Favorite Tune Oh! Heck Too Tired Huh! Knee Deep in Daisies Hurry Up Baby Face Nix Oh! What a Pal was Mary You’d he Surprised Happiness. I guess, is but a Memory Oh! Boloney Thanks For the Buggy Ride Oh! Prunes I Wonder how I Look when I’m Asleep Crabapples Old Pal Why Don’t You Answer Me? Oh! Bunk Down on The Farm Push ’Em Up Highways are Happy Ways Search Me A Stern Old Bachelor “Naw” What Does It Matter Oh! Shoot The Little Old Ford Rambled Right Along Oh! Pshaw I’m Looking at the World Thru Rose Colored Glasses Oh! Say That Certain Party “Aw Well Shut Up” I Ain’t Nobody’s Darling “Let me take your paper Where Does She Live? “Oh! Bugs” Sundown What ? ? ? ? ? I’m Going to Leave the Bumble Bee Be For Crying Tears I’d Love to Call You My Sweetheart Gee ! ! ! ! 1 Long Boy [Page Twenty-seven] Class Prophecy CHARACTERS Class President .................... Lawrence Peachey Gypsy Woman ....................... Margaret Ferry Time........................................... Night ! efore Graduation Scene ............................................. A Gypsy Campfire A big cauldron is hanging over an open fire. A gypsy woman sits by the fire and stirs the contents of the kettle, singing to herself in a high-pitched, wavering voice. (“Black Spirits”) Enter—I.awrence Peachey from the left of the stage. Lawrence—1 have heard that you are a wise prophetess. Am I right ? Gypsy Woman—Ay! In the coils of yonder smoke, I foretell the future of many folk. I awrence-—Since I am the president of the Senior Class of 1928. of the Eau Claire High School I beg you to tell me what tomorrow holds in store for each of us. Gypsy Woman—In thunder, lightning or in rain— I can see your coming fame. If you desire the future to know. Then some evidence you must show. Cross my palm with trinket or gold. Then in this smoke your destiny I’ll behold. ((Lawrence hands gypsy some money and seats himself)) Lawrence—Now, l efore we leave our Alma Mater roll back the curtains of the future for us. Gypsy Woman—When my spirit sees your chums Something evil this way comes. ((Lawrence looks distressed)) Gypsy Woman—Is one injured? Why the tears? Tis not them. Banish the fears. ( (Stirs cauldron looks rather perplexed) ) I see a large gathering on the streets of a big city. An accident has just occurred; People are rushing to the s|x t. Directing this crowd is a tall young man dressed in a policeman’s uniform. People in the crowd are ad- dressing him as Marvin Clark. An ambulance rushes to the sjx t; Out of it jumps a neat, alert young nurse, whom the policeman calls Margaret Ferry. She deftly assists him in caring for the injured. ((Stirs cauldron, wears a weird look)) Ah ! a great auditorium apjjears before me. I can hear beautiful strains of music from the stage. ((Lawrence puts har.d to ear and and tries to listen)) A large crowd is listening to a musical recital. Before me stands a girl named Bernadene Dillon, tall and fair. She is the director of this recital. My one wish is that you had the power, as I have, to hear this splendid music, ((pauses)) The pianist’s fingers fly quickly over the keys; Sweet melodies are brought forth. By whom ? (Continued on page 49) [Page Twenty-eight] EUGENE MASON President Junior Class Vice-president ............................. Lucian Strom? Secretary ............................... Eleanor Birkholm Treasurer .................................. Carlton Skoda Class Motto Upward and Onward Class Flower Orange Tulip Class Colors Black and Orange [Page Thirty] Back Row: Mr. McKinney (advisor); Verge Grow, Edwin Gustafson, Lucian Strong, Carlton Skoda, Eugene Mason. Center Row: Katie Burbach, Flora Collins, Frieda Skibbe, Tillie Lutz. Front Row: Helen Ker- stetter, Eva Rose Grow, Eleanore Birkholm. Ellen Wesner. Class of ’29 i. T'was the sixteenth of September in '25 AH of us are still alive. Who remember that famous day of the year. When seventeen Freshies did apj ear. At the Eau Claire High School to lx-gin Their famous career with fight and with vim. II. We called a class meeting as we did expect. Out worthy president to elect. Who was Chancie Krugh, so smiling and tall. Who always wanted to play basket-ball. III. Next came Eugene Mason, so staunch and true. Elected to vice-president, as was his due, Also Pauline our secretary and treasurer combined. And Mr. Taft as sponsor, so thoughtful and kind. IV. Sixteen, as Sophomores returned to the Eau Claire High, Our president, Gene the famous, and that's no lie, Lucian. Alta and Frieda as vice, treasurer and secretary. With Miss Smith always patient, who would counsel so clearly. (Continued on page 52) [Page Thirty-one] ‘JUM lO C [Page Thirty-two] SOPHS HARRIET HOGUE President Vice-President ................................... Wesley Grant Secretary .............................. Margaret Schratn Treasurer ................................ Gertrude Pokorny Class Motto United We Conquer Class Flower Red Rose Class Colors Red and White [Page Thirty-fouiJ Back Row: Vere Smallidge, Kenneth Briney. Jay Staley. Harold Hemingway, Donald Trowbridge. Wesley Grant. Center Row: Dorothy Bartcll, Harriet Hogue. Geneva Bowers, Hazel Urick, Ruth Taylor, Jane Mosher. Front Row: Elizabeth Burton. Gertrude Pokomy, Mrs. Fetzer (advisor), Margaret Schram. Bernice Mitchell. Sophomore Class History How (lark was that Septemlter day when we twenty-one green freshies en- tered the door through which we were to enter a new step of life! We soon became accustomed to our studies, and sailed along smoothly. We had a class meeting and elected officers as follows: Matilda I-aher, presi- dent; Margaret Buckley, vice-president; Jay Staley, secretary and treasurer; and Mrs. Lybrook, advisor. We will never forget the fun we had or the money we received from present- ing the comedy. “The Deestrict Skule.’ September once more arrived, we entered Eau Claire High, but this time as a group of Sophomores, not as green freshies. Our group had decreased some- what. but we still had a fine class left to share our fun and' troubles. As we were in a great hurry to get something started in our class, we called a class meeting the second week of school and elected officers as follows: Harriet Hogue, presi- dent; Wesley Grant, vice-president; Margaret Schram, secretary; Gertrude Po- korny. treasurer; and Mrs. Fetzer. our faithful advisor. In one of our first class meetings we made plans for initiating the freshies. We treated them rather roughly, but they all lived through it. Our next activity was the party at Mrs. Fetzer’s home; it was a great affair for all who attended. Now we are finishing our second year of high school, living in hopes of get- ting our diplomas in 1930. JAY Staley [Page Thirty -five! [Page Thirty-six] FROSH ? VE.?- IT9 A rRC5WMAN - ALFONS WIERZBOLOWICZ President Vice-President ............................... Lois PuterbauRh Secretary ........................................ Mary Clark Treasurer .................................._... John Brookins Class Motto We're Out to Win Class Flower Tulip Class Colors Blue and White Back Row: Tom Ferry. Harry Lutz Donald Cluppcr. Bernard Teichman. Leo Tidey. Harold Bretnling, Kendall Ferguson. Keith Kerstetter. John Brookins. Allans Wierzbolowicz. Center Row: George Sharpe. Max Michael. Mary Ertman. Evelyn Gustafson. Lois Ferguson. Agnes Wesner. Leas PuteH augh. Mitchell Booth, Irving Faustam. Chester Wierzbolowicz. Front Row: Dorcas Avery. Evelyn McOmber. Helen Bishop. Anna Hermenick, Caroline Glassman. Mr. Bloom (advisor), Mary Clark, Sar h Bell May, Loreana Wymer, Margaret Puterhaugh, Clara Pratt. Freshman Class History Who, so bravely, knocks on the schoolhouse door ? The Freshmen—Of them you soon will hear more. Why ’tis the marvelous Class of 31, Who fought the hard battles and always won. Thirty-two green-horns assembled once more. A class which had never been thought of before. For colors we have chosen, “blue and white”— The only colors that are seen with no light. For class motto—“We’re out to win !’’— Which surely is true and we hope no sin. As president we chose Alfons, a magnificent speaker. Who can stand before crowds without getting weaker. And surely to spell that alphabetical name. He should really approach a wonderful fame. As vice-president we chose Lois Puterhaugh, so tall and stead). Who, when asked a question, is always ready. For treasurer. John Brookins, and secretary. Mary Clark, We are sure as friends, they would never depart. On the 13th of Octoljer in a glorious year. The Freshies united and shed not a tear. Onward into the angry-like Sophomore’s hands, To tie a knot in their friendship strands. (Continued on page 52) [Page Thirty-ninel MILES KERRY President Y'ice-Prcsident Secretary Treasurer Class Motto The Ropes of the Past Ring the Bells of the Future Class Flower Pansy Class Colors Purple and Gold I l af« Forty-two] Back Row: Mary Jane Young. Irene Puterbaugh, Marion Mitchell. Hugo Roeder, Harold Diamond, Gordon Hosbein. Joe Yachlich. Miles Ferry. Frances Merritt. Lois Pritchard. Center Row: Charies Bartell, Wil- liam Bartell. Jacob Burbach. Albert Chaffee, Richard Congdon. Alan Winter. Rudolph Herman. Front Row: Virginia Dillon, Margaret Avery, Mrs. La Crone (advisor), Elaine Becker, Mary Michael. Junior High Class History STO,.i-----Look!-----Listen!----What sturdy little land of faithful plodders is this? 1 search hard, yet. find no clue. One. two, three—yes. there are twenty- two. There is Miles Ferry ; lie seems to lie presiding officer. Yes. and his place is filled by Harold Diamond, when he happens to lie absent. Two able assistants are Mary Michael who holds the money and Virginia Dillon, who is faithful keeper of a detailed record of class events. O! How could one lie so blind? ’Tis plain now—all doubts are banished! This progressive little group is the Junior High Class of nineteen twenty-seven. lust watch them! there is every evidence that their actions are all guided by one strong thought—Ambition ! Proof of this was found in the first year of their six years’ tour, when the striving little class worked hard selling Ready-Jell, cocoa and sandwiches. ith the money, thus obtained, they bought maps for the Junior High r(x m. Wait! This sounds like. “All work and no play ’ Such is not the case. This class has both entertained and l een entertained by the Freshman Class. An- other high point of their thus far short happy journey is a Hallowe’en party, at which Francis Merritt proved an entertaining little hostess. The every success of the class of ’32 must rightfully be attributed to some one who has had their interest at heart, always. This someone is the kind sponsor Mrs. LaCrone. —Margaret Ferry (Page Forty-three) The Winning of Joy This year we chose as our final play to he presented on the High School stage, the Three-Act Comedy-Drama, The Winning ok Joy. We chose the fol- lowing cast as the most suited to the parts. Joy King ................................. Ethel Laherdy L ncle Joe Reeves........................ Lawrence Peachey Pa Vernon ................................ I.ouis Weckler Ma Vernon ................................ Pearl Kesterke Kate Vernon ............................ Margaret Ferry Bill Vernon ............................... Vilon Daisy Dave Reeves ............................. Kenneth Miller Mrs. Simms..........................Margaret Trowbridge Hettie Simms............................... Mabel Tidey Benjamin Assafetity........................ Tom LaCrone Rev. Phineas Barker ..................... Graydon Miars The action is laid in a small mid-western town and the time is conveniently adaptable to the present. Into the troubled house-hold of the Vernon family, tom with j)etty spites and grievances over Uncle Joe’s money, comes sunny-tempered Joy King, the orphan step-niece of Pa Vernon. She immediately sets about trans- forming the cross and miserly Uncle Joe into a somewhat more tractable human being. Shortly after her arrival Bill forges his Uncle’s name to two checks but, l ecause of Joy’s influence, is forgiven and started again on the straight and narrow path that leads to happiness. But still another in the troubled family must lie helped, for Dave, urged on by Kate’s sarcastic tongue steals some of his father’s money, but after a struggle with his conscience is forced to return it. When Joy persuades Uncle Joe to lose all his money, Uncle Joe finds'that he has been very much mistaken about his family’s attitude toward him and learns the (Continued on page 48) ran? J'oity siixl Junior Play The last curtain of the junior play, “Nora Wake Up!” rolled down 'mid deaf- ening applause. This play aroused much favorable comment in regard to the clever acting and portrayal of character by the Juniors. This is prob- ably due to the fact that Mrs. Fetzer has coached the actors untiringly. Much credit is also due to all of the Juniors, who worked together as one unit towards the successful production of this play. Nora, the heroine of the play. ( Helen Kerstetter) is ashamed and dissatisfied with her mother. Mrs. Calahan (Eleanore Birkholm). Her brother Johnny (Eu- gene Mason) brings his pal. Danny Milieus (Edwin Gustafson), home from col- lege with him. At this point we are introduced to a very humorous character, the tramp Carlyle Coleridge (Lucian Strong). He advises Mrs. Calahan to in- vest in some oil stock which he has a “hunch” is going to make someone rich. Danny loves Nora, but Nora, instead of loving him. loves a four-flusher, Ed- mond Edmonton (Carlton Skoda.) Edmond and his mother (Flora Collins) call and persuade Mrs. Calahan. against her will, to buy some oil stock which they know is worthless. Carlyle comes back and tells Mrs. Calahan that the stock is worthless. After they find this out they decide that Johnny and Nora must quit college since all their money is lost. Danny Millins stands by them through all their troubles, and Nora experiences a change of heart towards him. Katie Schwartz (Eva Rose Grow) adds a very humorous touch throughout the play. She plays the part of an obliging neighbor. In the meantime the Edmontons find out that the oil stock has advanced and they decide to buy it back from the Calahans. The Calahans. who think that the Edmontons are taking it off their hands through kindness, consent to sell it to them. While they are looking for pen and ink Carlyle comes back and tells them just in time that the oil company has struck a “gusher.” Thus the plan of Mrs. Edmonton and her son is thwarted, Johnny is able to go hack to college, and Nora promises to marry Danny. Much honor should be given to the Juniors who took part in the play for their splendid work, and also to the other Juniors who loyally supjxirted and aided them. —Flora Collins OratoricaPDeclamatory Contest The enthusiasm and desire for training in public shaking was this year shown by the numlier of students entering the Oratorical and Declamatory Contest. Three up]� er classmen entered the Oratorical contest while seven Freshmen and Sophomores entered the Declamatory contest. First place in orations was awarded to Eleanore Birkholm, her oration being judged first place both in thought and delivery. Second place was tied lietween the other two contestants. First place in declamations was won by George Sharpe; second place by Clara Pratt; and third place by Evelyn Gustafson. The judges were Miss Schell. Miss Fewtrell. and Mr. Crocker, all members of the Watervliet High School faculty. The winner of each contest was awarded a medal by the High School and a dictionary by the “Detroit News.” Another delightful feature of the evening was the music furnished by the “Radio Lighthouse Ensemble.” —Lawrence Peachey [Page Forty-arven] Minstrel Show Again, resorting to the method of raising funds for the Athletic Association by the presentation of a minstrel show, a very clever black faced comedy was presented by members of the music class and lxiys of the Athletic Associa- tion. A new feature Ipf this year’s show was the participation of the girls in the singing. The lxiys and girls who gave their support to the Athletic Association by put- ting forth such effort in producing this mirth-provoking entertainment brought much credit to themselves by the ability which they displayed in so ably acting the parts assigned to them. The Athletic Association also appreciated the efforts Mrs. LaCrone and Mr. McKinney put forth in the training of the cast. All musical productions were un- der the direction of Mrs. LaCrone and all monologues under that of Mr. McKinney. The funds received from this entertainment were used for the purchasing of new suits for the basket-ball team. Senior Play Concluded true value of love. Bill is made a man through his love for Joy, and Dave and Kate are made happy when financial needs no longer hinder their marriage. Mrs. Simms, an inquisitive neighlx r, and her daughter, Hettie, together with Benjamin, her friend, lend humor to the situation. Reverend Phineas Barker, a badly rattled divine also created many laughs. The characters picked to fill the cast were very good in the parts selected for them. Comment in and around the community was very favorable and many were heard to declare that professionals could have done no letter. Judging from the attendance the play and acting appealed to a large numlier of people. The fin- ancial gain from the gate receipts served to make our annual a reality. Jim Enright acted as business manager and Almon Tahor governed the stage. —Tom LaCrone [Page Forty eight) Senior Prophecy - Continued Ah! yes! ‘Tis Thomas LaCrone. There stands a violinist of a medium stature with black wavy hair. Such as you would expect a musician to have. Ah! a name I see. Lawrence—Whose is it? Gypsy Woman—My vision is fading. Oh! here it is again. “Vilon Daisy a violinist of exceptional talent.” ((pauses)) Lawrence—((Reflectively)) Yes. I surmised he would reach that point. Gypsy Woman—Now I see a new feature added to this program. There is a group of dancers. Under whose direction did I hear The announcer say? Oh! this vision has left me completely. Lawrence—((Thoughtfully)) Dancers! Who had dancing ability in our class? It must lie Mildred Seel. Gypsy Woman—There, now I hear it again distinctly. That is the name. ((Gypsy woman changes her position and stirs contents of cauldron in dif- ferent direction from the last and sings, and goes through strange motions) ) Ho! something huge looms up before me. It is a great four story school building of the very latest type. Through the glass door of the science room I see a face that looks familiar. The pos- sessor of this happy young face is a teacher who is holding her pupils at- tention by her interesting work. Hark! I hear a name ((puts her hand up to her ears as to listen)) “Miss Laberdy, will you rej eat that question please?” Now in this same building I see through a door which is partially open. There is a young lady of interesting appearance standing at the desk direct- ing a large attentive English class through a final examination. The door opens a little wider and I see a quiet, sedate young principal enter; he ad- dresses the teacher as Miss Kesterke, and she in turn addresses him as Mr. Miars. ((pauses)) Lawrence—((with a sigh of relief)) Will wonders never cease? Well, so far my classmates have all attained progressive, honorable positions. So con- tinue on and let me hear the rest. Gypsy Woman—((in a dreamy reflective tone)) Night is coming one. and in this same school a basket-ball game is being featured. ((Looks into fire and points into space)) Look there! Who is the coach? 1 see a large man full of energy shouting commands to his men. The crowd is going wild over his winning team. ((I iwrence starts to speak)) Gypsy woman ((rais’ng her hand)) Hush! I hear some shouts. They are giving n'n? rahs for Coach Enright. Lawrence—((with a reflectve smle)) I always thought he’d realize his ambi- tion. Gypsy woman- -((stirring contents)) Ah! Through my vision I have entered a modern household. A tall, slim, feminine figure is hustling around in her home working hard to prepare the evening meal. Her husband enters the door, smiling through his horn rimmed glasses. “Is dinner ready Christie?” Lawrence—((laughs)) She’s happy. Gypsy Woman—((looks hard and long into the fire this time)): Mv vision is no longer clear. 1 now see a beautiful picture of California in bloom. (Continued on page 51) [Paifc Forty-nine] Back Row: Mamie Steiskal, Louise Mitchell, Christie Freeman. Jane Mosher, Harriet Hogue. Front Row: Ruth Taylor, Ethel Laberdy, Mrs. Fetzer, Caroline Glassman, Margaret Ferry. The Library With the aid of new mending equipment the members of the Library Staff have succeeded in rebinding and mending many of the old lxx ks. The work of classifying has l een carried on where the former staff had closed. A number of new Ixioks has made our Library more complete than ever liefore. With the aid of the Woman’s Study Club loan this has lieen possible. All the li- brarians have worked to keep our library up to the standard of that of any other small school. —E. L. M. The “E” Klub Early this fall the only “Secret Society of the school was organized by the boys who received letters in basketball or baseliall. The object was to carry on social activities and to arouse interest in athletics. At the opening meeting the constitution of the “Klub” was drawn up and officers elected under the direction of Coach McKinney. The following officers were elected for the first semester: President ................................. Alnion Talxir Vice-president........................................Jay Staley Secretary-Treasurer....................... Henry Hastings Sergeant-at-arms ......................... Eugene Mason Early in its career the “Klub started activities. The boys presented the sec- ond Chapel Program of the season, hut the most outstanding event was the in- formal party given at Bookwalter’s Hall. Sodus. This “Klub” is similar to several others in the state and the accomplishments of such a club are lxmnd to stimulate interest in athletics. The “Klub” memliers are pledged to help with all school activities and so far splendid cooperation has been obtained. The intention of the charter members was that the organization should last, not only this season, but for many years after. —Tom LaCrone l Page Fifty I Ag Club The Agricultural Club was reorganized late in the first semester. It con- sisted of Botany, Zoology, Horticulture, and Animal Husbandry classes mak- ing an enrollment of fifty-six. At the first meeting officers were elected as follows: Marvin Clark, president; Jay Staley, vice-president; Jane Mosher, secretary; George Sharpe, treasurer. The club voted to meet every second Friday in the month. The different classes fur- nish programs for each successive meeting. Plans were made for a banquet at the end of the year. —Marvin Clark, President Senior Prophecy - Continued Flowers and orange trees are in full blossom. But I can see no connec- tion. ((Her expression changes)) Ho! the blind has gone from liefore my eyes. I see now, that this is a famous painting. On the Title plate is printed in that familiar hand. “Floral Beauty” by Kenneth Miller. I .aw re nee—Ah! His talent has l een recognized. Gypsy Woman—Well! what a change. Now a church has loomed up liefore me. (( Looks into fire musingly)) I hear an announcement. “Reverend Henry Hastings will lead the Benediction. Through the door I can see a large audience with heads lxiwed in prayer. A minister of distinguished appearance is reverently-leading the prayer. I .awrence—((reflectively) ) He may accomplish much in bis way. Gypsy Woman—((closes her eyes, says something in an under tone)) My vision is again changing. I see now' the cashier’s window of a pros- jierous bank. A pleasant, capable young man appears. On a little card over his window is written [.awrence Peachey. I .awrence—((starts when he hears his name.)) I was forgetting that my fate was among the twenty-one. So I am destined to lie a banker. Well, that is not so hard to look forward to. Gypsy Woman—Now in a mammoth building I can see into my private offices. In each of these is a capable young woman acting as private secretary, stenographer, typist and bookkeeper to some particular business man of this huge firm. The files are liefore me. I see the names of Louise Mitch- ell. Margaret Trowbridge. Mabel Tidey and Mamie Steiskal. (((Covers eyes with a large colored handkerchief; then removes it.)) I can hardly see this: the smoke is so dense, and something dashes across my vision ((Scowls and frowns)) I can faintly see a small masculine figure working deftly at some experiment. Above his orderly bench I can discern “Arthur Teichman. Electrical Engineer.” ((S| ells words out slowly.)) Lawrence—((smiling)) Another aspiration fulfilled. Gypsy Woman—There must lie a storm coming on for my vision is faulty tonight. It has gone completely again ((Pauses)) Oh! Here it is. ((Reaches out in space.)) and with it is a printing shop. Here is a tall young man oj erating one of the presses. On the door ojiening into the (Continued on page 64) (Pane- Fifty-one] Freshman Class History - Concluded Then we’ll thank the gracious St. Valentine, For giving us such an interesting time. Then the last day of school at Indian lake, We prepare for a feast and our dinner baskets we’ll take. We look at our hands as the blisters expire. And see that sign in our face when time came to retire. As we look hack at the time we spent there, We see that it pays one to he fair and square. —Kendau. Ferguson Junior Class History « Concluded v. Alas, the sixth of Septeml er in 1927, We returned as Juniors, our number twice seven. We called the regular meeting of the year. Which found our president, Gene, again to appear. VI. Lucian Strong, vice-president and class heavyweight, And our secretary Eleanor, is not so sedate. Also. Carlton, as treasurer, holds all of the “mon,” And Mr. McKinney, as advisor, teaches us not to be dumb. —Eleanore Birkholm Athletic Association At the last meeting held in the spring of 1927 the officers for the coming year were elected. Dick Miller was elected president, Louis Weckler, vice-pres- ident, Margaret Ferry secretary, and Ethel Laberdy treasurer. Shortly after the opening of school the annual membership drive was commenced. This drive did not prove very successful, about 68 per cent, joining. Later on the meml ers of the Irasketball team and other meml ers of the Athletic Association, under the direction of Mr. McKinney and Mrs. LaCrone, put on a minstrel show. The proceeds of this show went toward the purchase of sweat suits for the team. The Association, also purchased new basketballs, a football, and an indoor baseball, for use on the playground. Kenneth Miller, President [Pag� Fifty-two] ATHLETICS Standing: Marvin Clark, Louis Weckler, Eugeni Mason, Coach McKinney. Seated: Graydon Miars, Jay Staley, Captain Dick Miller, Almon Tabor, Vilon Daisy. Varsity Basketball Fourteen victories in twenty-three games, a runner-up position in the district and regional tournaments is the net success of the Eau Claire high school basket-l)all team in 1927-1929. At the start of the season Coach McKinney made a call for candidates; twenty-four men answered the call and work l egan at once. After two weeks of practice, seven men were dropjied from the squad and sent to work on the Junior high team. Coach McKinney then chose his squads and handed out many plays, together with signals. For the opening game of the season the Maroons traveled to Edwardsburg and took a heating. The following week of practice was about the stitTest of any all season, on this week end the team was in the finest shape of any time during the year. Coach McKinney was a lucky person to step in a school and find a squad of veterans with plenty of size and a lot of past knowledge (if the game awaiting him. He spent many hours with his charges trying to show them some new art of the game. All through the season the Maroons showed flashes of extra fine team work, while at other times the lx ys played ragged and their brilliant team work faded. By this we do not meant that any of the fellows laved down on their job. Many times during the season we took defeat due to a mental lapse as was the case in the Bridgman games. One of the outstanding features of season was the way our team fought, hut at all times our gang fought hard and clean. No games were lost because the opponents won from the charity mark, hut several close games were lost because our boys failed to make their free tosses. At the end of the season Louis W eckler and Jay Staley were awarded places on the All-County Class “D” teams while Almon Tabor received an honorable mention. This season marked the passing of Tabor. Miars. Miller. Clark. Weckler and Daisy from service to the varsity and old Eau C laire. It is regretted that we see them pass, hut they have done their work and done it well. W’e are sure that if these lx ys work as hard in their later life as they have in basket-ball their life will l e successful. —Jim Enright, '28 [Page Fifty-four] Standing- Donald Trowbridge, James Enright, Ton. LaCrone Kenneth Briney, Coach McKinney. Standing uo F,rr joh„ Brookins. Henry Hastings. Edwin Gustafson. Leo T.dey Seated: Ponies We can't all play on the varsity so there are second raters in everything, hau Claire is not without a group of second raters for we have the galloping Ponies The liest the Ponies could do this past season was to win six out of sixteen games. Of these sixteen games, in six the difference was no more that� one point. The forwards were Mairs and Daisy. Miller or t lark at center, with En- right and Tidev guarding the net. These were assisted by Brookins. 1 rowhridge and Ferry at forward. Hastings and LaCrone at center, and Gustafson and Briney at the guard positions. It was a common case for the Ponies to trot and walk around in the first half. After a torrid talk between halves the Ponies would begin to gallop and out-fight their opponents, 1 ut in almost every case the other team held too big a lead to overcome. No season is complete without a victory over Berrien Springs, this vear the Ponies took both games in rather easy fashion. Berrien has failed to whip an Eau Claire second team on an Eau Claire floor since the two schools first placed together which has been a long, long time ago. Keep up this tradition. Eaii Claire! Next year as the members of the Ponies go forward to fill the varsity jxisitions, we wish them the liest luck and success jjossible. Hastings. En- right. and I-aCrone are the graduating memliers of this squad. Iiw 1« V I� I • 11 T 'X [Page Fifty-five] Basketball Scores 1927-1928 Edwardsburg 18 Eau Claire 12 In this contest the Maroons were simply out lucked, but far from out fought Edwardsburg scored six points in the last three m'nutes of play. The game was played on the winner’s floor The Ponies lost also, 19 to 6. Cassopolis 13 Eau Claire 25 _ Playing the first game on the home floor, the McKinney men handed Casso|x lis a 25 to 13 trouncing. The team work displayed by the locals was the best in many a day. The Ponies made the evening complete, winning 19 to 15. Watervliet 12 Eau Claire 35 Watervliet furnished little opposition for the Maroons in this tilt. Eau Claire taking the lead at the start and was still scoring when the final gun sounded. The Ponies lost a 14 to 11 verdict in the opening contest. The game was played at Eau Claire. Eau Claire 17 St. Johns 10 This game was played in the Benton Harbor high school gym; the Maroons took an early lead and never lost. The Irish wanted ever so much to beat us, but they lacked the punch. The Second team also won 9 to 8. Bridgman 25 F.au Claire 12 This game was one of the fastest ever played on our floor; the half ended with the visitors leading 5 to 4; the third period was also very fast, but the fourth quarter drive by Bridgman gave them a victory. The Ponies lost to the Bridgman Cubs 27 to 8. Stevensville 17 Eau Claire 14 This was another fourth quarter defeat for Eau Claire, after a see-saw battle for all but the last minute of the fourth quarter when the Maroons fell to the visitors. A long shot by Clark from back of the Stevensville foul zone was the feature of the game. The Ponies lost also 25 to 7. Eau Claire 37 St. Johns 14 There was never a doubt as to the out come of this game! we took the first score and were still getting them when the final gun fired. Every regular varsity player got at least one field goal. The Second team lost to the St. Johns seconds 15 to 14; we scored 8 points in the final frame hut lost. Bridgman 24 Eau Claire 9 We traveled to Bridgman for this tilt and were beaten there the same way we lost at home, unable to stop Bridgman in the final period. The winners counted 12 points in the last eight minutes of play. The second team score was Bridg- man 16, Eau Claire 5. Eau Claire 26 Baroda 17 For three quarters Baroda held Eau Claire even, hut in the final period the locals opened up with an attack that swept the visitors off their feet and brought us a victory. ThePonies lost 8 to 7. Eau Claire 32 Berrien Springs 11 1 he gym was packed to the top with fans from lioth towns to see the battle. Glad to say it was a walk away for the Maroons. Berrien was helpless in both offense and defense. In the last quarter with the subs in the game they managed to get eight points:- The McKinney Ponies galloped off with a 17 to 13 victory to make the evening complete. [Page Fifty-six] Rau Claire 24 Edwardsburg 23 Thanks to Marvin Clark for this game, his toss from the chanty line with less than a minute to go gave us this victory. This was the closest game of the season. Hank Hasting’s fine work aided the second team in gaining a 12 to 10 game. Rau Claire 14 Waterveliet 15 Speaking of up-sets, here is one that takes the prize in easy fashion. ( ur gang played as if they had never seen a basket-ball before. Every man on the team played rotten and knew it after it was too late. The Ponies took a 16 to 11 set lack also. „ . _ . , Eau Claire 44 Berrien Springs 6 By the score one can see that the game was a track meet instead of a basket- ball game. Weckler appeared in the charity role for Berrien and put the ball through the loop thus adding two points to their total. Staley made 22 points for the Maroons. Mark down an 11 to 4 victory for the Ponies also. Eau Claire 16 Cassopolis 18 The floor at Cassopolis can lie blamed for the loss of this tilt for the lialcom is built over the play'ng floor at both ends and along the side. At the start of the fourth quarter we were leading by one point. Cass took the lead and held it until the gun. The Seconds lost 28 to 14. Eau Claire 22 Stevensville 23 We had the lead with about four minutes to go and started to play a stalling game. Stevensville broke this up and in a mix-up for the ball. Seiwert of the win- ners picked the ball up in mid floor, took a shot and made it. Then Stevensville stalled until the gun sounded and gained a victory. The Ponies lost a thrilling game to Steve’s second team men. 14 to 13. Eau Claire 35 Baroda 15 We had little trouble in taking this game. While it was a sweet victory for Eau Claire it was a costly one. nine of the squad were playing their last home game under local colors. The Seconds won also, 20 to 8. After the game our Mothers gave us a feed, one that we will not soon forget. The Baroda fellows also ate with us. . Eau Claire 22 Dowagiac 20 We added a class R school to our list of victims when the Maroons took this slow and rather uninteresting game. Tabor’s floor work was out standing in this combat as well as his scoring power. The Seconds did not play. NILES TOURNAMENT Eau Claire 31 New Troy 14 This was the opening game of the tournament at Niles and was an easy event for our lioys to win. Roth teams showed ] oor form at the start, but in the second |ieriod and last half Eau Claire showed a brand of liasket-ball that took the New Trov men oflf their feet and gave us an easy win. Eau Claire 32 Galien 12 In the second round game the Maroons met Galien and after the game Galien found out that they were lieaten and would not have to liother coming to Niles for anv more games. There was never a bit of doubt as to the outcome of this con- test and at the last it grew one-sided and uninteresting. Eau Claire 14 Bridgman 27 This was for the winning of the class D cup of the tournament and while our lioys fought hard and worked to the limit it was to no advantage. The team work of the Bridgman crew was too much for them and the game ended with Bridgman in the lead. (Continued on page 71) [Page Fifty evenl Baek Ravr Mr- Waller (coach). Kenneth Miller, Loui Weckler. Eugene Mason. Marvin Clark. Jay Staley. James Enright. Mr. Brown (umpire). Front Row: Henry Hastings, Albert Schram, Harold Hemingway. Eugene Mitchell, Verge Grow. Vilon Daisy 1927 Baseball At the start of the season Albert Schram was elected captain, he being the vet- eran catcher. Sixteen men re|x rted 'licit a call for players was given, thirteen of whom continued and received letters at the end of the year. Marvin Clark, a noted hurler, did most of the pitching for his team, while Vilon Daisy was on deck in case of emergency. Weckler. Mason. Grow and Staley held down the infield positions and are to lie complimented on the fast work which was pulled. Miller, Knright, Hastings composed the outfield. Miars receiving Enright’s place at the closing of the year. The year went off in fine shape regular practices lieing held and all men doing their part. A total of four games out of six were won making an average of .666. ( lark ] erformed some wonderful pitching feats making a hitless game against Coloma and had it not been for an error of another player it would have given him a Xo hit no run game” a feat very seldom accomplished by high school players. W hen baseball was first started the diamond was rough and weedy, hut by the use of Coach Walter's Nash to drag the scraper about and the boys with hoes and rakes most of the obstacles were removed and a neat attractive diamond was made. During the past fall the athletic field was graded by members of the Parent- Teachers association under the leadership of Mr. Briney and Mr. Ferguson. This promises to give us a fine playing field in the very near future GAMES Won Lost Pet. Eau Claire........................................ 4 2 .666 Opponents........................................... 2 4 .333 ll’age Fifty-eight I CLARK’S PITCHING FEATS 1. A hitless game against Colonia. 2. A one-hit game against Buchanan. 3. A two-hit game against Berrien Springs. 4. A strike-out record of 51 batsmen in 38 innings pitched. THE SEASON GAMES AND SUMMARIES At Berrien Springs R. 10 H. 9 E. 2 4 2 4 At Eau Claire St. Johns ( Benton Harl or) 9 5 8 2 1 2 At Coloma 3 5 0 1 0 1 At Eau Claire 5 8 1 3 6 2' At Eau Claire 6 7 3 4 1 4 At Eau Claire 10 10 4 6 4 5 BATTING AVERAGES A.B. 3 R. 0 H. S.B. E. 1 0 0 Pet. .333 21 9 1 6 4 .285 21 7 6 1 2 .285 14 2 4 1 1 .285 n;,-L- t;iw 11 1 3 3 0 .272 4 1 1 0 0 .250 72 6 5 3 1 .227 20 2 4 0 1 .200 16 4 3 1 2 .187 17 3 3 0 0 .176 17 2 3 1 2 .176 2 0 0 0 0 .000 Harold Hemingway 1 0 0 0 0 .000 Totals 169 37 39 15 13 .219 U’attr Sixty] Calendar Sept. 6. Back to school. Everyone trying to see the new teachers. 7. Look at all the Freshmen in the halls trying to find their class rooms. 8. ho sent Mitchell Booth to the office on a “fake” slip? ? 9. hirst score of the season: High School 8, Seniors 1. in indoor Itashall. Who ducked Marvin C lark.' ? ? Coach goes home. 12. Seniors hold first class meeting. 13. Another Senior class meeting. 14. Juniors hold class meeting. 15. Sophs, elect officers. First fire drill. 16. Fun at noon? ? ? Ask Altnon and Vilon. 19. Jay Staley entered school today. Meeting of basket-ball squad. 21. Mr. Taft absent. 22. Senior and Freshman class meetings. 3. Look at all the money floating around after the fight. Jim and Archie un- lucky losers.” Seniors class meeting. Mabel McOmber and Ixah Michael visit school today. 26. Freshman and Soph, class meeting. 28. Busy Seniors! Another class meeting. 29. Mabel Dunactz visited school. 30. Vacation! ! ! School out for Hartford Fair. Oct. 3. Soph, and Freshie class meetings. 4. Another Soph, class meeting. All on the “go” this year. 5. Senior class meeting. 6. Everyone's primping ? ? ? Pictures l eing taken. 10. Visitors: Mrs. Clyde Young and Mildred Mc()ml er here today. 11. Seniors “shot” today. 12. Columbus day program. Last period off. 13. Few Seniors “re-shot.” 14. Exhibition at school by Bohemian Glass Blowers. 16. Coach McKinney takes a liking to the films shown at the Liltertv in Benton Harltor ? ? ? 17. Wow! Report cards given out. 24. Look at the clean sidewalks. Work by Freshies! ! ! 27 28 No school! Teacher’s Institute. Nov. I. Big nite! Juniors give Seniors Masquerade ball. 3 4 Minstrel show. Howling success! ! ! 8. Membership drive for A. A. going on. Hurry and join! ! ! 11. School out for Armistice Day. All entered “Big Parade.” 18. Basket-lrall game. Eau Claire 12, Mt. Taltor 19. 21. H. S. boys working on base-l all diamond. 23. Thanksgiving program. 24 25 U m! Turkey! ! Thanksgiving vacation. 28. Back to school. All settled down for work. Ask the Eng. Lit. class! 30. Seniors working hard on play and annual. IPajre Sixty two] Dec. 5. “Shorty” Schrani visited school. 7 8 Senior play good success in spite of weather. 9. Basket-hall squads go to Edwardsburg tonight. 12. Hard luck! Both teams lost. 14. Seniors repeat play again tonight. 16. Big game tonight! Cassopolis plays here. 19. Rah! Rah! Both teams walked off the floor victorious. First chapel pro- gram given by the Seniors. 23. Christmas program. One week’s vacation! Watervliet plays here tonight! 23-31 First team won 35-12, second team lost by a narrow score, 14-11. Sophs, en- joyed a Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Fetzer. Seniors entertained by Mrs. I.aCrone Friday evening, Dec. 30. Jan. 3. A few empty seats on account of cold weather. The majority here to start the New Year right. 4. Lissabel Holle visited school. 6. Basket-ball boys go to St. Johns tonight. 9. Both teams brought home the “bacon” from St. Johns. 11. A fine cha]� el program was given by the Juniors. 12 13 Semester exams. Best game of the season! Bridgman visits here tonight. 16. Tough luck. Both teams were swamped. 19. Another defeat by both of Stevensville’s teams. 20. Game with Cassojrolis postponed on account of stormy weather. 21. Big dance given by F Klub. 23. Seniors have class meeting. 25 Special feature of the E Klub program was a Saxaphone solo by Coach McKinney. Our old rivals—St. Johns—play here tonight. 26. First team won a decisive victory. Second team lost by one point in a hard fought game. 30. The Maroons suffered another defeat on the Bridgman floor Friday night. Ask Arthur about his kindergarten girls. Archie has a black eye! ! We wonder ?????? Feb. 2. The second team lost while the first team won with Baroda here last night. Sophs, gave a very interesting “radio” program. 3. Our old rivals, Berrien Springs, play here tonight. 6. Hurrah! Our teams beat Berrien Springs by large scores. Physics class is working on a radio to be given as a present to the school. 8. Basket-ball boys go to Cassopolis tonight. 9. Too bad! Our lx ys lost. Did Mr. Bloom forget to wash his upper lip? No- Xo! It’s only a mustache! 10. Ever hear the song. “In a Little Red School-house?” Ask Nub Tidey to sing it for you. He DID in the Freshies chapel program. 13. Eau Claire gained another victory by a close margin over Edwardsburg. 14. The Maroons go to Watervliet. 15. Both teams lost. 16. Junior High gave a very interesting program today. Ever see Pearl look Bewildered? Visit letter Writing class. Junior High lost to Dowagiac J. H. 11-7 in a triple overtime tilt. What a battle! [Pajje Sixty-three] 17. Come on! Let's go! Basket-ball boys go to Berrien Springs. The E Klub is giving another frolic Saturday eve. 20. Did we l eat Berrien? Take a look at the score! First team, 44-6. Second team. 11-3. 21. Mrs. LaCrone (in History): Gene, was Lincoln born liefore or after 1860? Before—as my grandmother saw him. 22. Program for Washington’s birthday. Lincoln Essay Medal given to Pauline Dunaetz. Basket-ball lxiys go to Stevensville. 23. Both teams lost by one point. 24. Eau Claire was victorious over Baroda. March 1-3 Tournament at Niles. Eau Claire won from New Troy and Galien but lost to Bridgman in the finals. 2. Seniors give chapel program. 5. What is all the attraction, around Tabor? ? ? ? Ask the Freshmen girls! ! ! 6. Oratorical and Declamatory Contest tonight. Eleanore Birkholm and George Sharpe were the winners. 7. No school today. County Teachers’ Institute. 8 9 Basket-ball team goes to Kalamazoo tournament. Our boys met our old rivals. Bridgman, in the finals. Nuf sed. 12. State Policeman gave a very interesting talk on Public Safety. 15. The music class enjoyed a “get together” in the gym. 20. Juniors started to practice their play, “Nora, Wake Up.” 23. Boys are interested in base-ball. 28. What a happy surprise' Mr. Walter visited school. May 13. Baccalaureate. 15. Junior-Senior Banquet 16. Class Day. 17. Commencement. 18. School Picnic. 19. County field meet. Senior Prophecy - Concluded office I see: ( fSj ells out Words)) Louis Weckler. Editor and Printer. Hark! What is that I hear.' ((Look quickly up towards ceiling)) ((Points upward)). I see a plane high up there moving like a swift bird. Who is the aviator.' Ah! Yes, Almon Talxtr. he is making long flights carrying mail from city to city. Lawrence—Sure enough—he always told me he wanted to be an aviator. Gypsy W'oman—Mr. President, dauntless and wise official of the renowned class of 1928, my task is at an end. And now the future of thee and thy class- mates is as an open-lxjok. May each of you tread the walk of life I have devised for you and so make your lives the honorable success the fortunes have decreed them to be. —Mamie Steiskai. [!’. ««• Sixty-four] Who’s Who in E. C. H. S. Boy Girl Best looking Dick Miller Margaret Ferry Most popular Dick Miller Margaret Ferry Most mannerly Graydon Miars Margaret Ferry Neatest Vilon Daisy Mildred Seel Jolliest Vilon Daisy Ruth Taylor Crankiest Lawrence Peachey 1 lelen Kerstetter Most serious Henry Hastings Pearl Kesterke Hest student Lucian Strong Pearl Kesterke Wittiest Jim Enright Ruth Taylor Most musical Vilon Daisy Helen Bishop Teacher’s favorite George Sharpe Clara Pratt Biggest flirt Jim Enright 1 lelen Kerstetter Biggest primper Vilon Daisy Mildred Seel Most valuable to school Jim Enright Pearl Kesterke Best dressed Dick Miller Harriet Hogue Most graceful Dick Miller Margaret Ferry Most timid Harry Lutz Flora Collins Best Pal Dick Miller Ethel I aberdy Best natured Dick Miller Pearl Kesterke Best athlete Gene Mason Pearl Kesterke Most likely to succeed Lucian Strong Pearl Kesterke Most dignified Lawrence Peachey Mildred Seel Biggest clown Vilon Daisy Christie Freeman Most talkative Jim Enright Christie Freeman Most easily discouraged Jim Enright Mildred Seel Hardest to discourage Lucian Strong Pearl Kesterke Best on stage Lawrence Peachey Ethel Laberdy Walking encyclopedia Thomas LaCrone Pearl Kesterke [Page Sixty-five] Abraham Lincoln The American Hero “A peaceful life;—just toil and rest— All his desire;— To read the hooks he liked the best Beside the cabin fire— God’s word and man's;—to peer sometimes Above the page, in smouldering gleams, And catch, like far heroic rhymes, The monarch of his dreams.” It was in those backwoods of Indiana that the ambition of Lincoln was awakened. There out of poverty toil and sorrow, the sturdy nature of the child was woven, and there the man was born, sprung from the very earth. The wild forest was his university, and it taught him more than many Ixtys learn in acad- emic groves, for it taught him to use his hand as well as his head, and to think and act for himself. His character morally seemed to come almost to its full stature in mere boyhood. Lincoln solved great problems by the plain rules of common sense and wrought great deeds by the exercise of the common qualities of honesty, courage, patience, justice, and kindness. That is the Lincoln who, on the centenary of his birth, stands forth as a true prophet of a reunited people and the noblest product of that democracy which is slowly uniting all [Copies in fraternal bonds. In his sentiments and emotions Lincoln remained always a primitive man. a simple backwoodsman. No elevation of mind or station seemed to affect these elements of nature. «I is heart was unchanged to his end. lie never rose su| erior to its aches and appeals; he could always cry. In the courthouse Lincoln easily led, with his many sided nature he had a spe- cial mood and manner for each case. If there was occasion for it. his broad humor and homely illustration caused the courtroom to ring with laughter. I f his love of justice and hatred of wrong were aroused, judge anti jury, bar and spectators, were thrilled by his passionate earnestness. His sorrowing eve and trembling voice when his pity was touched, melted to compassion all within their range. On the other hand, let a cold abstraction of the law be his theme, and his na- tive ]X)wer of clear reasoning striped it of all confusing technicalities until the main principle was made plain enough for the simplest understanding. He had no liking for abstruse speculations, no patience with legal hair-splitting. He did not care to win his cases by tricks, and generally refused to take advantage of the mistakes of his opponents. If he had any truth on his side, he clung to that alone, indifferently yielding everything else. He took no interest in local gossip and no part in local rivalries. He was in- different to town and county politics. He never held aloof, however, from his townsfolk. On the contrary, he was always a sympathetic sharer in their pleas- ures and their troubles, ever-ready to lend a hand to a neighlxjr in need. The very homeliness of the man, however, his modest bearing and his air of mingled sadness and sincerity excited sympathy and drew him to the hearts of the plain people. When he had warmed to his task, and his big right hand had fallen to his side, ready to point out with a long, lx.ny finger the truth he felt, and when his head swung Ijackward or forward in an expressive emphasis the listeners found their thought as well as their feeling enlisted. He seemed to have no stage man- ners. no studied art. His gestures were as simple as his words, yet when he was deeply stirred, waves of emotion swept over him, his thin voice softened into mu- sic, and his giant figure was glorified by a heroic spirit. [Page Sixty-six] Those who approached him in awe of his station were instantly at ease as they came to him and ready to confide in him, as in a friend. No honest man wa; alwshed in his presence or humbled himself as he greeted him On his part if he could do a kindness to a simple person, with no powerful influence liehind him. he was happy. . . „ .... . . Lincoln influenced the i eople far more than they influenced him in whatever intercourse he had with them. He was not in any sense a “President with his ear to the ground ” He needed to consult only his own instincts in order to know the people’s for he could feel the pulse of twenty million throbbing in lus heart. Children liked Lincoln. Their keen eyes seemed to jienetrate his sad and rugged countenance and see the g.xxl-natured man behind it Simple persons, young as well as old. instinctively felt a kinship with him and stood in no awe of him Babies in their mother’s arms reached out trustingly toward him. and romp- ing youngsters were not stilled in his presence. He delighted in their bold free- dom and did not care if they were noisy. He looked u]xin the hard privations of his lxivhcxx! as an example to'lie avoided and not followed. For that reason, he was not given to preaching from the family text.“when I was a boy I had to do this a,1 1 ut wonderful patience was most wonderful in his bearing toward all who wore the blue. Thev came to him in jx-rfect trust, when colonels and generals, and bureau chiefs and the Secretary of War were deaf to them. W ith the great burden of the nation on his shoulders, he always stopped to listen to their tales of trouble, although, as he said, he might as well have tried to bail out the I «tomae with a teaspoon as to go into every detail of the administration of a vast army. I incoln hated to dictate. He shrank from assuming to control the members of his cabinet until forced by circumstances to take upon himself the responsibility. His natural preference was to work with, rather than lead men. He could not U-ar to humble any fellow-being, however low his rank, lie found, however, as emergencies arose, that some one must rule, and that as President lie alone was responsible to the people. His courage never permitted him to shirk a duty, and thus little by little his power was modestly put forth until his quiet mastery was 'The Saturday that Lincoln died stands alone in history. 1 here never was another day like it. A victorious people awoke to continue their week of rejoicing. All the North was gayly decked. In an hour the land was engulfed by a tidal wave of grief and rage. It was no mere show, no ceremonial tribute of a nation to its chief. ()n the contrary, millions mourned the loss, not of an official but of a triend. Men met in the streets, in the stores and in the shops, with tears in their eyes, and their throats aching with emotion. Sorrow filled the homes. Services in the churches on Easter Sunday were robbed of their usual joyousness No other death ever touched so many hearts. People rebelled against the cruelty of their liereavement. and a bitter spirit of revenge toward the South burned in their breasts Lincoln’s was the kindest fate of all. His body was removed from the modest dwelling of the tailor to the Green Room of the White House, where it was en- throned on a splendid catafalque. There it lay in state, resting beneath the roof where, living, he had found only toil and care. A jieace. not of this world, was in the upturned face, in striking contrast to the turbulent passions which disturlied the men who gathered alxiut the bier. “Thv task is done; the bond are free; We bear thee to an honored grave. Whose proudest monument shall be The broken fetters of a slave.” —Pauline Dunaetz [Page Sixty-seven] � ! V, Alumni of E. C. EL S. Class of 1897 Nettie Tennant—Mrs. H. H. Freitag, Du Buque, Iowa. Gladys Blackman—Mrs. Thomas Abbs, Eau Claire, Mich. Carrie Weaver—Mrs. Clyde Burdick (deceased). Class of 1898 Charles Bookwalter—Bertrand. Mich. Lillian Gray—Mrs. Lillian Carton. St. Joseph. Mich. Lora Keigley—Mrs. George Downing. Ill I Sherman Ave., Spokane. Wash. Mabel Preston—Mrs. A. P. Dean. Eau Claire. Mich. Verna Evans—Mrs. H. F. Clapp. 1150 Columbus Ave., Benton Harbor. Mich. Mabel Fsalhorst—Mrs. Homer Cooper. Buchanan. Mich. Lena Stapleton—South 6th St.. Springfield. 111. Class of 1899 Viva Stapleton—(deceased). Lora Evans—1120 Brent Ave.. South Pasadena. California. Grace Ely Mrs. Arthur Kent, Pipestone St.. Benton Harbor. Mich. Class of 1900 Bertha Me Fallon—5 Dana Road. Canover, N. H. Clara B a ringer- -Mrs. W. Trowbridge. Eau Claire, Mich. Celia Ely—Mrs. Loyd Hunt. Vandalia, Mich. Winnie Crandall—Mrs. C. McConnel (deceased). Class of 1905 Ona Enders—1225 Miami St.. South Bend, Ind. Ida Crandall—Mrs. Perle McDowell. 638 Broadway. Benton Harbor, Mich. Nellie Hanks—Mrs. Harry Ferguson (deceased). Class of 1906 Lucien Vanderhoof— Amos Green—Eau Claire. Mich. Class of 1908 Mabel Rodell—Mrs. Frank Vandenburg, Berrien Center, Mich. Rhoda Waldo—Eau Claire. Mich. Class of 1909 Hettie Waldo—Eau Claire. Mich. Maud Barton—Mrs. C. E. Brennerman, Prescott, Wis. Dora Bowers—Eau Claire, Mich. Class of 1910 Helen Easton—(deceased). Leo Jenkins—95 Jennings Ave.. Benton Harbor. Mich. Millie Whalen—31 Mine St., Calumet, Mich. Class of 1911 Ethel Young—Mrs. Percy Ahrens Souppe. Berrien Springs. Mich. Pearl Michael—Mrs. Harold Mvrkle, Dowagiac, Mich. Regina Fields—(deceased). Grace Fischer—Mrs. Fred Easton. Eau Claire, Mich. Helen Paul—Detroit, Mich. Earl Fischer—Odgcn Ave., Benton Harbor. Mich. Lila Enders—Mrs. W. Little. Eau Claire. Mich. Class of 1912 Beulah Whalen—Mrs. Beulah Lybrook. Eau Claire, Mich. Emma Franz—Mrs. Victor Ferguson. Fair Plain, Mich. Class of 1913 Cecil Barlow—Russell. Kansas, General Delivery. Rose Hochbcrger—Mrs. Floyd Summer, Eau Claire. Mich. Elizabeth Easton—Mrs. Louis Rodell, Berrien Center. Mich. Jesse Comstock—(deceased). Elsie Kirk--Mrs. Sassaman, Eau Claire, Mich. Victor Ferguson—Fair Plain, Mich. [Page Sixty-eight] Class of 1914 Katie Kaiser—Mrs. Alanson Brown. Sodus, Mich. Imogen Michael—Mrs. Wilfred Webster. Berrien Centre, Mich. Hazel Mitchell—Mrs. Harry Goins, Eau Claire, Mich. Floyd Summer—Eau Claire, Mich. Chester Wycoff—Eau Claire. Mich. Marshall Momany—Pierson, Mich. Class of 1915 Fred Kesterkc—(deceased). Grace Rodell—Mrs. Charles Baughman, Eau Claire. Mich. Edwin Rector—Dowagiac. Mich. Floyd Momany—Mrs. Edwin Rector. Dowagiac, Mich. Beatrice Ruple—Mrs. A. P. Shipman. 1118 Diamond Ave., South Bend. Ind. Class of 1916 George Urick—1759. 5th Ave.. South St. Petersburg. Fla. William Tatman—(deceased) Class of 1917 Marie Franz.—Mrs. Marshall Momany, Pierson. Mich. Glennis Hippensteel—Mrs. John Crowell. South Bend. Ind., R. R. Dulcie Winter—Mrs. Boyd Hippensteel, Dowagiac. Mich. Ethel Birkholm Mrs. Carl Hemingway. Fair Plain. Mich. R. D. Yetter -Eau Claire. Mich. Wells Kaiser—Eau Claire. Mich. Kenneth Tatman—Eau Claire. Mich. Eloise Bevans—518 South Main St.. South Bend. Ind. Class of 1918 Pearl Hoadlcy—Mrs. Kenneth Wilson. Jefferson St., Dowagiac, Mich. Verna Andrews—Mrs. Charles Tibbs. Watervliet, Mich. Mary Skoda Mrs. Forest Crowell. South Bend. Ind., Box 103A, R. R. 5. Hazel Merritt—Mrs. Chester Wycoff. Eau Claire, Mich. Berniecc Merritt—Mrs. Virgil Tompkins. Pipestone St.. Benton Harbor, Mich. Ruth Young—Mrs. Kenneth Tatman. Eau Claire, Mich. Gladys Horton—Mrs. Landis Ruplcv. Geraldine Preston—Mrs. Merrit Pierce. 404 W. Main St.. Niles. Mich. Mabel Andrews—Sodus. Michigan. Marian Paul—Eau Claire. Mich. Carl Lavman—3332 Fulton Boulevard. Chicago, Til. Walter Green—9142 Lin wood St.. Detroit. Mich. James Sides—272 High St.. Benton Harbor. Mich. Theresa Johnson—Couzens Hall, Ann Arbor, Mich. Class of 1919 Ardella Hochbcrger—Mrs. A. Zick, Eau Claire. Mich. Lawrence Clark -515 State S .. St. Joseph. Mich. Gaude Bishop—407 Clifford St., Lansing, Mich. Paul Franz—Eau Claire, Mich Max Horton—Parker Ave.. Benton Harbor, Mich. Ivan Lavanwav—Eau Claire, Mich. Edward Bakeman—766 Monroe St.. Benton Harbor. Mich. Eugene Masters—Chicago, 111 „ „ , _ „ . x - . Lora Thumm—Mrs. August Sncider Jr.. R. R. 1. Benton Harbor. Mich. George Birkholm-1208 Fitzhugh, Saginaw. Mich. Murl Momany—Centerville, Mich. Anna Crandall—Mrs. Gail Handy, Eau Claire. Mich. Class of 1920 Lucille Kelsev—Mrs. G. Butler. 1016 Cellum Ave.. Kalamazoo. Mich Lora Kendall—Mrs. Lora Guy sc. 2206 Milburn Boulevard. Mishawaka, Ind. Elmira Hoadley— Mrs. H. S. Young. Columbus Ave.. Benton Harbor, Mich. Ruth Merrill—Berrien Center. Mich. Coral Miner—Eau Claire. Mich. Arvon Collins—Luther, Mich. Juanita Goins—Mrs. John Clark. 1929 Massachusetts St.. Lawrence. Kansas. Lois Clark—Kalamazoo, Mich., R. R. 9. Ruth La Plant—Mrs. Arvon Collins. Luther. Mich. (Page Sixty nine) Class of 1921 Katherine Freitag—Care of Charles Dohm, Lakevicw Ave.f St. Joseph, Mich. Genevieve Moore—Yankeetown, Florida. Willis (ialc—Silver Bay Boy’s School, Lake George, N. Y. John Birkhohn—Hotel Benton. Benton Harbor, Mich. Edna Mitchell—Mrs. Emery Hill, 2022 Dellope St., Grand Rapids, Mich. Bradford Dibble—Monroe, Mich. Elmer Hastings—504 Gennessce. Glayton Apartments, Wankcgon, III. Kenneth Merritt—Eau Claire. Mich. Grant Gale Kewaunee, Wis. Alexander Gale Eau Claire. Mich. Earl Tidey—791 McAllister St.. Benton Harbor, Mich. Ole Kirk Eau Claire, Mich. Fred Holle—777 Columbus Ave., Benton Harbor, Mich. Floyd Layman—312 M archfield Ave., Chicago, 111. Class of 1922 Lois Hoadley Mrs. Kenneth Clawson, South 18th St., South Bend, Ind. Melvin Seel—35 South 3rd St.. Niles, Mich Mary Yetter—Eau Claire. Mich. Harold Gray—Sodus. Mich. Gerald Williams—Eau Claire. Mich. Hazel Burns—Evanston. 111. Ethel Mitchell—Eau Claire, Mich. Lucile Palmer—Mrs. C. Mack. R. R. 2. Benton, Harbor, Mich. Class of 1923 Delight Morrow North 38th St., South Bend, Ind. Hilda DeWitt—Mrs. Drennan Tatman, 1813 South Carol. South Bend, Ind. Emma Laberdy Eau Claire. Mich. Attends W. S. N. Gladys Momany—Mrs. Evan Toney, Niles, Mich. Donald C lark- -Berrien Center. Mich. Florence Rosenberg Mrs. L. Dunaetz. Eau Claire, Mich. Roland Moodv—Chicago, 111. Class of 1924 Harland Hoadley—Eau Claire. Mich. Attends M. S. C. Leo Kirk—Eau Claire, Mich. Ruth Clark—Mrs. R. Mahieu. Berrien Center. Mich. Sylvia Pokornv—Mrs. Forrest Merritt. Sodus. Mich. Forrest Merritt—Sodus, Mich. Thedora Sova—Mrs. Plounge. Benton Harbor, Mich. Vernon Dudley—512 West Colfax Ave., South Bend, Ind. Cleola Benson—Mrs. Ben Walker, Niles. Mich. Jacob Lutz—Sodus, Mich. Attends M. S. C. Fern Merritt—Eau Claire, Mich. Keith Hubbard—Eau Claire. Mich. Drennan Tatman—1813 South Carol, South Bend, Ind. Class of 1925 Winfield Hastings—4841 Kenmore Ave., Chicago, 111. Lissahelle Holle—Eau Claire. Mich. Alvin La Plant—Eau Claire. Mich. Attends M. S. C. Keith Freeman—Eau Claire. Mich. Lucy Kirk—Mrs. Charles Richardson. Niles, Mich. R. R. Casmer Qosser—Eau Claire, Mich . Charles Burns—Eau Claire. Mich. Clara Sova—Eau Claire. Mich. Charles Dillon—Eau Claire, Mich. Kenneth Gray—Sodus, Mich. Viva Shell—Eau Claire. Mich Attends M. S. C. Arden Brenner—Berrien Center. Mich. Roma Hubbard—Eau Claire, Mich.. Attends M. S. C. Russell Thumm—Eau Claire. Mich. Florence McOmber Mrs. Melvin Seel, 35 South 3rd St., Niles, Mich. Helen Richards—Eau Claire. Mich. Joe Mosher—Berrien Center. Mich. Attends M. S. C. Rose Dunaetz—Mr . Ben Rosenberg, Sodus. Mich. [Page Seventy] Clast of 1926 Berniccc Henson Mrs. John Walker, Eau Claire, Mich, Gail Bowers—Eau Claire. Mich. Attends M. S. C. Eldon Bowman—Eau Claire, Mich. Hattie Hudson—Berrien Center. Mich. Edna Jesswein New Carlisle. Ind. Attends W. S. N. Victor Kerstetter -Eau Claire. Mich. Berniece Michael Eau Claire, Mich. Roland Laberdy—Eau Claire, Mich. Burton Richards—Eau Claire, Mich. Attends M. S. C. Marie Sharpe -Eau Claire, Mich. Attends W. S. N. Francis Shell—Eau Claire. Mich. Attends Olivet. Martin Staley—Eau Claire, Mich. Irvin Tcichinan—Eau Claire. Mich. Attends M. S. C. Marie Winans Sodus. Mich. Clatt of 1927 Arlene Hastings Eau Claire. Mich. Attends County Normal Katherine Hosbein Eau Claire. Mich. Warner Krohne Eau Claire. Mich. Eugene Mitchell—Eau Claire. Mich. Mamie Rosenberg—Eau C laire. Mich. Albert Schram— Sodus. Mich. Mma Tinkham—Sodus. Mich. Attends County Normal. Evangeline Whalen Mrs. L. H. Weckler. Eau Claire, Mich. Basketball - Concluded REGIONAL TOURNAMENT AT KALAMAZOO Eau Claire 27 Lawrence 11 The boys were meeting tougher and letter teams at Kalamazoo and had to play a better brand of hasket-liall to stay in the meet. This they did in easy fashion, bating l iwrence with a twelve jxunt rally in the final period to win a well played game and one they deserved. Eau Claire 34 Scotts 26 This Scott team were fighters of the highest degree and worked hard to stay in the meet, but Eau Claire was too much for them with their aerial passes and brilliant team work. By winning this game the McKinney men retired that night knowing they were to meet Bridgman on the following day for the championship. Eau Claire 4 Bridgman 36 This was to he our last game of the season and the Maroons took a defeat that few local teams have taken. We scored first with a field goal, hut after that the fellows lost their fight and forgot all the basketball they ever knew. Bridgman went on to the State tournament to win the State title in class “D” and bring home the big cup. [Page Seventy-one] Jokes Mitchell Booth to (librarian): “I would like to get up from slavery.” Librarian: “Well can’t vou help vour- self ?” Mr. Taft: “What do the ears on a beef animal show?” Dick Miller: “Intelligence.” Mr. Taft: “Imagine a cow being intelli- gent !” A banana peel A slip of the heel A flash of hose And down she goes • In ninth grade English class Mrs. Fetzer was telling about singular and plural pos- sessives. “boys is plural and to form the possessive you add an apostrophe. Thomas is singular so you add an apostrophe and s.” Some one spoke up and said Thomas is plural isn’t it ? Mrs. Fetzer: “No, here is Thomas, right here, is he plural?” Mrs. LaCronc in Penmanship class: “The capital 'L' has two strokes in being made. What are they?” Bill Bartels: “Up and Down.” ♦ Found in Dowagiac Paper in description of basketball game. Staley at Right half was the other outstanding star. ♦ Mr. McKinney—to Geometry class: “Punctuate this sentence. A ten dollar bill flew around the corner.” No one was able to punctuate it and finally Jim Enright said: “How would you punctuate it?” Mr. McKinnev—“I’d make a dash after it.” ♦ ♦ What’s in the green book?—ask Mr. Mc- Kinney. ♦ Nub Tidev to Verge Grow: “Euripedes pants and I killa you.” Hank Hastings hearing a church bell on way to Cassopolis: “If the basketball game gets dry we can go to prayer meeting.” ♦ ♦ The first year at college: AH that I am I owe to my mother. The remaining year : All that I owe is paid by my father. ♦ Home is where you have your mail sent. ♦ If a seedling is a voung tree, what is an inkling?” College—A coach surrounded by enthusi- asm. University—some students, a few books and a double decked stadium. • ♦ Mrs. Fetzer: “What’s a myth?” Red Trowbridge: “A myth’s a female moth.” Tom LaCronc: “Ireland must not be heaven. Almon Tabor: “Why?” Tom LaCronc: Our traffic cops come from there.” ♦ ♦ ♦ Two’s a company; the third’s a chaperon. • Jazz music: The sparrow of music. A college education is nothing more than the knowledge a student gleans from books —with chorus girls on the front of the cover. A Ford is a car you push up hill with your left foot. “He done me wrong.” wailed the Alge- bra problem as the freshman handed in his exam paper. 192 Lovers Lane Leap Year Station. Dear Sweetheart, After long consideration. I've a strong in- clination to become your relation. If this manifestation should meet with your ap- probation. it wil cause me great elation. I shall then make preparation for our future habitation, but if the exclamation of my admiration should excite your indigna- tion it will cause me great humiliation which I will try to bear with resignation. Yours with Punctuation. Puzzlerzation [Page Seventy-two] Jokes Can you Imagine : Archie Miars smiling. Lucian Strong slim. Irvin Paustain grown up. Eugene Mason not clowning. Kenneth Briney without Helen Bishop. Irene Puter! augh with long dresses. Jim Enright not writing Sport Articles. Helen not trying to flirt with the Senior boys. Chuck Bartels was saying his prayer at night: “Dear Lord, please make Milan the capital of Italy.” “Why do you ask such a thing, little one?” asked his mother. “Because that’s what I wrote in my geog- raphy test Mumsie.” I’m a man of few words. I know. I’ve been married twice. Mrs. LaCrone (in history class) What was the Western settler? Arthur T.—The contents of a six-shoot- er. Evangeline to Louis: “Dear I’ve cooked and cooked for you and have gotten noth- ing for it.” Louis: “I got the indigestion.” • Physics class was discussing noise. Jim Enright: “Noises in my head keep me awake.” Mr. McKinney: “That can’t be transmit- ted through a vacuum.” Teacher: “Use Statue in a sentence.” Abe: “Ven I came home last night my papa says, “statue Abie?” Mason in History: “Where does King Ben think the garden of Eden is?” Mrs. Ftzer in English Lit.:.“When did Shakespeare die?” Dick Miller—“He died the same day he was born.” Clark to Skoda who was wandering aim- lessly around. “Y’ou'd better keep your eyes open.” Skoda: “Why?” Clark : “Why you would look like a fool running around here with your eyes shut. McKinney to Tom Ferrv: “Why were you late?” Tom Ferry : “Why, the bell rang before I got here.” Mrs. LaCrone—Do you like Beethoven’s works?” Villon Daisy—“Never visited ’em. What does he manufacture?” • Soph, (to freshman sitting on a sign- post). “Hey, Fresh., what arc you sitting up there for?” Freshman—“Well sir, the instructor said I was to write a composition on a signpost, so I’m doing it.” Marvin: “Can I catch the Toonerville limited?” Lucian : “It depends on how fast you run. It left five minutes ago.” Summer Boarder: “But why are those trees bending over so far?” Farmer Peachey: “You would bend over too miss, if you were as full of green apples as those trees arc.” , The respondent was being examined in lunacy proceedings. “Who w’as our first President?” asked his counsel. “Washington.” “Correct. Who was our second presi- dent ?” John Adams?” “Correct.” (Then there was a pause) “He’s doing well.” whispered a friend of the lawyer, “Why don’t you keep on?” “I ain’t sure who was the third president myself.” Almon : “If you’ll give me your telephone number I’ll call you up some time.” Harriet: “It’s in the book.” Almon: “Fine! What’s your name?” Harriet: “That’s in the book, too.” ♦ This being good is too much trouble. Yeah, its too much like carrying life in- surance ! you have to die to get anything out of it. [Page Seventy-three! The Wrigley Building: and the Tribune Tower Monuments to Advertising our; ADVERTISERS BELIEVE IN THE VALUE OF OUR PAGES TRADE WITH THEM 1 Eau Claire Schools Our school is modern in every respect. We have a fine corps of teachers. Our graduates are accepted in any college or university in the state without examina- tion. Students attending our school are assured of equal opportunities with those of larger schools at low- er tuition rates. For Information see HARRY G. TAFT, Supt. or C. H. YOUNG, Sec. of School Board [Paef Seventy-five! Compliments of Dr. L. A. Winters Veterinary Surgeon EAU CLAIRE. MICH. A Good Place To Buy Your GENERAL MERCHANDISE and GROCERIES Joseph Burns EAU CLAIRE. MICH. E. E. Baughman i General Hardware Stoves, Paints ) Phone 5 Eau Claire, Mich. | Dr. E. E. 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Garage Telephone 32 [Page Seventy- I I I I I I I I I I ! i i i i i i i i j Compliments of EAU CLAIRE LUMBER COMPANY EAU CLAIRE, MICH. Eau Claire State Bank $ $ 4% Paid on Sauings Eau Claire Michigan THE STONE STORE Compliments of H. E. Whalen DONALD C. PRESTON ! 1 ( i i Agent for = = Dnj Goods Groceries Shoes 1 STANDARD OIL CO. j 1 i ! i i ■ = 1 Eau Claire Mich. 1 Eau Claire Mich. j The Eau Claire i r | ! 1 j I FARMER’S 5AR13ER SHOP Bill Lee 1 Co-operative i i Association i i 1 1 I of EAU CLAIRE Incorporated A IJour Service 1 1 Call and See A COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ID. R. BROIDII, Prop. Let us know your wants in farm supplies [Page Seventy-ninel W. S. HALLMAN CO. Largest Growers ol Grape Plants I Growers and Dealers in all kinds of j ! NURSERY STOCK Coloma Eau Claire J ] Ring Facing is Here to Stay The Exclusive Facing Feature of Hogue's E-Z-PAK Bottom BASKET Lifts it High Above the Level of All Other Bushel Containers It Will pa$ you to investigate this method of packing. Berrien County Package Co. Eau Claire 54 Harbor 171 IPage Eighty] r i i i i i i i i i i 1 Everything to Eat and Wear at DIAMOND’S FOR LESS MONEY Once A Customer Always A Customer Free Delivery To All Parts Of The County Phone 49 Eau Claire i i i i i i i i Cfhe Photographic IDork in this annual made by PAUL FRANK Commercial and Portrait Photography Phone Doiwaqiac 294-F3 SISTER LAKES miCHlQAN [Page Eighty-one] Berrien County Bank The Bank IDhere Ijou Feel Jit Home Benton Harbor Mich. r RAPP PRIDEAUX Benton Harbor DRY GOODS For All The People Cash Paid for Old Batteries New and Used Batteries For Sale JOHN BROOKINS Battery Charging Repairing Phone 18 Eau Claire. Mich. I After school days are over And you start to think of a Home Come And See U For FURNITURE RUGS TROOST BROS. Benton Harbor, Mich. Compliments of BOOKW ALTER KING ['’arm Implements and General Store 1 ! • sonus, j MICH. tPage Eighty-twol j I i ! i i i i Benton Harbor State Bank A Good Bank in A Good Town j Benton Harbor, Mich. CThree Large Floors And a Balcony On these floors u?e offer Ihe best merchandise procurable in the eastern markets. tUanted things for men, momen, children, and the home QILMORE BROTHERS main St at Colfax BENTON HARBOR ! I I ! n I I ! I 1 i ! i i ! I j i ! J A Nation-wide Institution J.C. PENNEY CO. INC. DEPARTMENT STORE The World’s Largest Chain Department Store Organization Everything ready to wear for men, women, and children We Sell For Cash One price to everyone 1 PIPESTONE JERSEY CREAMERY Prize Winning Butter 1 Eau Claire, Mich. 0’ We Extend Hearty Congratulations To the Class of 1928 PRODUCERS CREAMERY ! Owned and operated by Berrien County Milk Producers Association An association of milk producers selling | direct to consumers in the Twin Cities { through one of the best equipped and most sanitary creameries in Michigan I j i Products Milk Cream - Fruit Belt Butter - Buttermilk - Cottage Cheese We are in the Market for Cream j Phones Harbor 1888-1889 St Joe 200 I ' JOURNAL ERA CO. I Bg allou?inq the Journal Era j Compamj to do your . printing, it is not onlg . an indication oj gour . good judgment, but . reflects the confidence I gou have placed in this j reliable institution and j its prompt efficient service. I Eau Claire Berrien Springs I_______________________________ r Make this your Bank STRENGTH ’ in resources SAFETY in policies COURTESY I in service j j Farmers Merchants ! National Bank j and Trust Company ! I | j Benton Harbor [Page Eighty-four] The NEWS-PALLADIUM Berrien’s Biggest Buy For Reader For Advertiser I i $4.00 A YEAR BY MAIL In Berrien County ................ 1 i i Good Clothes At Prices That Are Right I ! LANDSMAN’S INC. ! ) ! ) i Successor to ! I HIPP, ENDERS, AVERY Benton Harbor ! ! 1 1___________________________ I i Niles I i i ___________I 1 r REIM S PHARMACI] sonus FRUIT EXCHANGE Sodus. Michigan Summer Delights Ice Cream Soft Drinks Sweets Berrien Springs, ITlichiqan I I i I ! ! ! I I i ! ! i ! ! ) I ! ! J I Feed—Fert ilizer—Seed Spray Material—Posts Wire—Coal CUSTOM GRINDING I OF ALL KINDS | (Page Eighty-five] r W. BUCK - SON Electrical Contracting Delco-Light and Frigidaire Fixtures and Appliances SPARTON RADIO BERRIEN SPRINGS PHONE 161-F2 T ' “.......... 1 ! Our Best Wishes To The | Class of 1928 i j DOWAG1AC DAILY NEWS i i Read The HERALD PRESS i ------ i j The Big Newsij Paper of Berrien Countt] $4.00 Per Year IDILLIAITIS CO. Jewelers and Optometrists Headquarters for Fine lDatches, Diamonds, Jewelnj, Siluenuare CORRER WALL P1PESTORE STS. Benton Harbor, Mich. [Page Eighty-six] St. Joseph Marble and Granite Works Inc. St. Joe. Mich. V ictor E. Ferguson Cemetery Memorials BERRIEN THEATER Pictures To Please F. Q. PENNELL j I Berrien Springs, Itlichiqan j j Quality and Prices j ! Considered j Me ouqht to sell ijour j Entire Family Footwear j Frick’s Shoe I Store ' | j 146 Territorial Road Benton Harbor j NEVER TOO HOT r v I 1 ! NEVER TOO COLD C. R. Sparks Co. FOR OUR SERVICE | FEED • ICE - COAL i M. H. Myers Co. BUILDING i i _ i MATERIALS Berrien Springs, Michigan I I i ! C. W. Copeland GARAGE General Repairing and Overhauling Skilled Mechanics Sodus Har. 7010-F12 - • i i :i i i i ) i i i Phone 23 Berrien Springs, Mich. i 1___ [Page Eighty-seven! Cutler Downing Co. Dealer In HARD1DARE Electric IDashers Sportinq Qoods Kitchen IPare Toqs and Paints nilRSERl] STOCK Insecticides Farmers Supplies Fertilizers Shrubberq and Seeds A Well Established Firm 75-79 Elm St. Benton Harbor, Iflichiqan r i f i i i i i i I 0 I r TROOST BROS. Riles Oldest Furniture Store I Complete line of Ruqs Furniture Stoues Phone 11L B, F. D1LLEY Jeweler and Optometrist 116 E. Ferry St. Berrien Springs, Mich. I I ENTERPRISE CLEANERS I ! w. H. Brown our agent at Eau Claire i I i i | Benton Harbor, Michigan j j i i Chiropractic For Health I. A. Hall 1). C. X evrociilo meter Service Phones: Office 740W. Res. 740R 210 N. Second St. Niles. Michigan Branch Office, Berrien Springs Bank Bldg. ' j R. A. Lewis 1 Granite Marble Works Largest and Best Equipped Works in Southwestern Michigan | Telephones: Residence 433M j Business 191 | Dowagiac i | | 4 MILLER’S j | General Store , Pay Cash and Pay Less ( | Phone E. C. 73 F2 j | | Berrien Center, Mich. | [Page Eighty-eight] The College Press printed this issue of Maroon and White besides several other High School Annuals in the ST. JOE VALLEY We would be glad to have you think of us when you need quality printing. Berrien Springs, Michigan Read the South Berrien County News � « i The NILES DAILY STAR ESALHORST FUNERAL PARLORS 235 High St. Benton Harbor Phone Haibor 480 Calls answered any where at any time Ambulance Service !--------------------------------------- [Page Eighty-nine] A Good Place to Get GOOD MACHINERY and GOOD SERVICE Sprayers Tractors Dusters Water Systems Insecticides Radios PHONE HARBOR 650 R. B. COLLIS SPRAYER CO. 144-146 Elm St. Benton Harbor I I I I I 1 Qo to HEADER for FLOIDERS 138 Wall Street PHORE HARBOR 409 Greeting Cards for All Occasions F WELLS A. KAISER i Experienced Blaster ! DITCHES STUMPS j BLASTED 1 1 EAU CLAIRE. MICH. 1 Phone 72-F21 1 DIXIE SALES SERVICE F. A. BOIDERIHAII STATION Eau Claire, Mich. Funeral Director Willys-Knight Whippet Furniture Full line GOODRICH and JOHNSTONE TIRES Ambulance Service Lady Assistant Used Cars Come in and get our Prices. Repairs Reliable made on all kinds of cars at any time. Reasonable JOHN YOUNG Prop. Phone 81 Eau Claire Sympathetic [Page Ninety] Niles, Mich. Quality ———————■—-� Phone 35 Service NILES CREAMERY ! co. Absolutely Dependable Since 1904 We need your cream I I ! • I I ! • FRANK L. DEANER I SON i Manufacturers of j FRUIT PACKAGES | Aiwa fix of the Best Quality Hallock Berry Crates Four Basket Crates Climax Grape Baskets American Quart Crates Six Basket Crates Round Stave Bushels Straight Side Bushels Plant Bands SODUS, MICHICAN I I ! LA UERTIE BEAUTl] ShOPPE Mrs. Uerna Uersatn, Prop. Permanent IDauinq A Specialty 37.9 Pipestone BERTOR HAREOR, MICH. Phone 1174 • ) EAU CLAIRE CAFE mr 6- nrtrs. John Hartline. Prop Home Cooked Meals Ice Cream Candies J SHORT ORDERS } | i 4 5� _ — — — — — ... B. A. CRANDALL | Manufacturer of CHIMNEY BLOCKS. BUILDING TILE and GARDEN FURNITURE “Ideal” Cement Blochs Septic Tanks. Burial Vaults Portland Cement and Steel 'Window Sash • 1 • AMOS THOMAS General Cabinet Work SODUS, MICH. BENTON HARBOR. MICH. [Page Ninety-one] Our Best Wish We wish every graduate from this school health, wealth and happiness during a long life. May you be an honor to your respective communities and may it be a pleasure to come in contact with you at all times is the wish of McPHAlL’S DEPARTMENT STORE Benton Harbor Michigan ARCTIC Quality Ice Cream Phone Harbor 520 Benton Harbor Div, Arctic Dairvj Products Co. tPage Ninety-two] : The Power to Pass That’s DIXIE AK Distributed by T H EI S EN -CL E NIEN SCO. Look foE ll«€“ Dixie nj� n I i i i The YOUNG Accessory and i Gas Station Newark Shoe Store 153 E. Main St. Benton Harbor, Mich. NONE HIGHER WHY-PAY-MORE I i i I Firestone Tires, Tubes and Auto Accessories Gas, Kerosene. Oils, and , Grease ; Radio Supplies ’ PHONE No. 9 I EAU CLAIRE. MICH. Dale Momany Partner-Manager ❖ —- T i Sodus Marl 1 1 i i Humus Co. 1 i i i i • Give our products a chance and watch your higher yields 1 i SODUS, MICH. j PHONE EAU CLAIRE 77-F2 I i [Page Ninety-thrcel r The Parent-Teacher Association assure the class of 1928 of their continuing interest in each and everij graduate. We wish to call attention to the projects which we have endeavored to carr j out during the past jear. Hot lunch Grading and planting school grounds Dental clinic for all pupils in the first six grades without charge if necessary Carl Ferguson, President I 1 r ! ! i i I i i I ! i i I 1 I ---------------1; Geo. E. Manning Mason Work of All Kinds Satisfactory Work guaranteed Eau Claire, Mich. Ox Bow Store Harold Gray, Prop, Butter S' eggs taken in trade The Best for Less Phone Harbor 7078-F2 Sodus, Mich. I 1 i i ! I ! I I We the class of 1928 wish to thank our advertisers for the pages of this book which they have purchased and thereby enabling us to make this book possible as well as successful. [Page Ninety-four]