Auburn High School - Follies Yearbook (Auburn, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 138 of the 1940 volume:

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Page 2 -O:? 7 -e t I- -4. ri A jiriJflDUfirjDJ] j In former generations It was possible, to a certain extent, to ' ' A V live wholly within the present, hlowever, due to the complex civ- ' L T !- ilization in which we now live, where everyone is dependent upon ' — , society in general for his success, it has become not only wise, but f ' ' =r ' J V O mandatory that we exist with constant thoughts and plans for the future deeply embodied in our minds. If we, the students of today and the citizens of tomorrow, are o be prepared, it is necessary that our educational system, since t Is the foundation of our character, be progressive and futural. jSt ' odents are given every opportunity to receive modern ideas, gec use our qurrlculum includes not only cultural subjects taught the iatdjl teas Irj technique, but practical subjects as well. th ' S SefS 5r Cla s ' of 1940 dedicates this yearbook, utili ftheme, ' vie W arld o Tomorrow. fc — J i «{p V r ' S ' : V lizing as Page 3 Df — « .. .. .=. -. ..... .... ..-.-i Page 4 i]i] iJJfilJ i)fiiJDf)i Page 5 il THE ECKHART PUBLIC LIBRARY Page 6 :)cA ' ff- —fi L 7 A iA _ A. - ,l,, I I J iiflnuDiSTiiirriflii am blosshs ,-« t r- X (T y-p w - - - iW p 1 i]DlJ]JJ]J0iJi)TJIJJ] The World of Tomorrow is the most important thought in the minds of the students of today. This anticipation of coming events and the desire to prepare for them accounts for the ambition and zest shown by many students in school life. The school ' s program initiated by the school board and enacted by the faculty, meets the needs of progressive students. Therefore the administration of the school is concurrent with our theme. Page 7 Dr. E. O. Hall L.,. A. V. Hines Supt. H. L. McKenney B. O. Snepp SCHOOL BOARD The Auburn High School has a school board which, because of its exemplary and outstanding members, we consider second to none. These three citizens of our city possess all attributes — educational, physical, moral and financial knowledge — all so necessary to men in positions of such responsibility. Mr. B. O. Snepp, president, who has served capably and diligently on the board for the last five years, is well adapted to his position. Having been an executive of the Auburn Automobile Company, he is experienced in administrative and financial matters. Dr. A. V. Hines, treasurer, has actively served on the board for nine years. Because he is a graduate of Auburn High School, it is quite natural that he is one of the school ' s most prominent boosters. He is qualified to advise on matters of health since he is a well known physician and surgeon. Dr. E. O. Hall, secretary, is a new member of the board this year. However, he has already made himself invaluable because of his wide knowledge and active participation in civic projects. Mr. H. L. McKenney, the executive officer, offers great assistance to the board. He is widely versed on all educational affairs because of his extensive training and the fact that he has been the Superintendent of the Auburn City Schools for seventeen years. Making up the school budgets and regulating the institutions in accordance with the laws of the state are the duties of this group. We are fortunate indeed in having men of such excellent judgment and integrity to guide the school activities , throughout the year. Page 8 ' V Mr. Weathers Miss Brandon Miss Sellers Mr. Wilcox Mr. Berns Mr. Miller FACULTY SOCIAL SCIENCE AND FINE ARTS MR. LLOYD MILLER A. B , A. M.— Principal and Social Science University of Michigan MR. FRANK WEATHERS A. B. — Social Science DePauw Universi+y Muncie Nornnal University of Chicago Indiana U niversity MISS MARY BRANDON B. M.— Music DePauw University Northwestern University MiSS LYDIA SELLERS B. S.— Art Chicago Art Institute Applied Art Schoo!, Chicago Butler U niversity John hHerron Art Institute MR. HERMAN BERNS A. B. — Social Science Wabash College Ball State Teachers ' College Butler University Butler University Coaching School MR. PRES WILCOX Band and Orchestra Manchester College ADMINISTRATION Miss Stienke, home economics teacher who took the place of Mrs. Nearing, was the only new member of the faculty personnel this year. A home room system is used in our school. When the tardy bell rings at 8:30, all students are supposedly in their respective home rooms. Mimeographed daily bulletins are read and class and club meetings are held. First period classes begin at 8:45. School is dismissed at 11:45 for lunch, the classes being 57 minutes in length with three minutes between classes. The afternoon session begins at 1 :00 and continues until 4:00. Page 9 ADMINISTRATION The Parent-Teachers Association has been exceptionally active this year, having had nnany interesting and educational meetings and having sponsored several in- formal dances at the high school auditorium. One of the outstanding events of the P.-T. A. ' s program was an open house night. Regular afternoon classes were held at night, and all parents were urged to come to see the new methods of teaching which have been inaugurated and to get an accurate picture of school life. The P.-T. A. Is also active along other lines such as buying lunches, clothing, and books for the needy students. Acting as officers for the organization this year were Mrs. Casebeer, president; Mrs. Wible, first vice president; Mr. Miller, second vice president; Mrs. Q. Mavis, secretary; Mrs. S. C. Smith, treasurer. MR. DONALD COAR A. B , M. S.— Mathematics Indiana University University of Wisconsin FACULTY y SCIENCE AND LANGUAGES) MISS MAUDE ' ARVISTRONG A. B.— English Michigan State Normal College Syracuse University MISS CAROL DAWSON A. B. — Senior English and Latin Tri-State College Indiana University University of Chicago University of Southern California MISS GLADYS DUGUID A. B. — English and French I ndlana U niversity University of Michigan University of Wisconsin Columbia University MR. ROBERT SCHOOLEY A. B., A. M. — Science University of Marseilles, France Indiana State Normal Indiana University MR. KENNETH ETTNER A. B. — Speech and English Elgin Junior College North Central College Northwestern University Indiana University Mr. Coar Miss Dawson Mr. Schooley Miss Duguld Mr. Ettner Miss Armstrong Page 10 ADMINISTRATION The monotony of school life is relieved by various assembly programs. These programs are usually educational and very interesting. A series of geographical pictures have been shown this year in addition to many other interesting features. Other convocations included talks by an air hostess and a Syrian immigrant, and a demonstration of television. Movies have become very popular in the last few years as a means of demon- stration in the class rooms. Sound films are now used most generally and add much to the interest and attention of the students. A full length feature, Uncle Tom ' s Cabin, was shown to the junior and senior social science classes. FACULTY VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION MR. ISAAC COSPER Manual Training Tri-State College Purdue University University of Wisconsin Indiana University MISS WILMA DUFF A. B. — Physical Education Ball State Teachers ' College University of Wisconsin University of Tennessee MR. CLYDE GUMPP B. S. — Commercial Manchester College Indiana University Drake University Ball State Teachers ' Co MISS EUNICE STIENKE B. S. — hjome Economics Purdue MR CECIL YOUNG A. B., M. S. — Physical Education University of Wisconsin DePauw University University of Illinois University of Michigan Indiana U niverslty MISS OPAL DeLANCEY A. B. — Commercial Ball State Teachers ' College University of Chicago MR. CHARLES HORNADAY B- S. A. — Agriculture and Science Purdue University Indiana Unl ' Mr. Hornaday, Mr. Gumpp, Miss DeLancey, Mr. Young, Miss Stienke, Mr. Cosper, Miss Duff Page I I ELEANOR MITCHELL PAUL WALTER PAUL SMITH HERBERT NOREN SENIOR HONOR GROUP ELEANOR MITCHELL A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; Treasurer 1-2-3; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Honor Group 1-2-3-4; History Club 3-4; Jr.-Sr. Play 4; Bant Cashier 4; Interscholastic Group 3-4; Annual Staff 4; Librarian 2-3-4. For a short period, four years in fact, Eleanor has found her rightfully earned place among the Honor Group. She is one of those quiet, but observing persons, who has been active in all classes and outside activities. She proved herself an efficient librarian, and we feel sure that we can recommend her for nabbing book sharks. PAUL SMITH A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Band 3-4; History Club 3-4; Honor Group 1-2-3-4; Interscholastic Group 1-2-3-4; All District Orchestra 4; Bank Cashier 1-4; Annual Staff 4, Associate Editor 4. The Rubinoff of Auburn High School, Smltt ' plays first violin in the school orchestra and baritone in the band. He ably fills the position of associate editor on the major staff of the yearbook. His record for four years is an enviable one, and he is always available at all social gatherings. PAUL WALTER A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Honor Group 1-2-3-4: Interscholastic Group 2-3; Jr.-Sr. Play 4; History Club 3-4; Hi-Y 3-4; Lettermen ' s Club 3-4; Bank Cashier 2-3-4; Commercial Group 4; Basket- ball 1-2; Football Manager 3-4; Track I; Noon League Basketball 1-2-3-4. When Zeke gave Paul some of his ceaseless tasks to perform as football man- ager, he was always ready and willing to oblige. It was his deft fingers that dealt out justice in the locker room on sock deals, and it was he who received grades to merit his being on the Honor Roll. Paul was one of the pillars of the Hi-Y. HERBERT NOREN A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; President I ; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Hi-Y 4; Honor Group 3-4; Annual Staff 3-4, Editor- in-chief 4; Jr.-Sr. Play 3; Operetta 1-2. Herb evidently thrives on hard work and much effort, that is if one may judge by his record of scholastic achievement and extra-curricular activities. In spite of being editor-in-chief of the Annual, he has been able to maintain his place in the Honor Group. Aviation seems to be his chief aim, since he is, and has been for several years one of the youngest licensed pilots in the state. Page 12 i v - )1 M ROBERT HERSH EVELYN WIBLE ROBERT TRADER ? M BETTY ROTHHAAR SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS ROBERT HERSH A. H. S. 1-2-3-4, President 4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Hlstor Club 3-4, Vice President 3; Hl-Y 2-3-4; Lettermen ' s Club 3-4; Basketball 1-3-4; Noon League Basketball I; Interclass Basketball I; Band 1-2; Orchestra 4. Upon Bob ' s shoulders fell that burden, an honorable one, of class president. Bob ' s easy going ways won him many friends and prominent places both in school and in outside social activities. He was out- standing as an elusive forward on the var- sity, and many times his timely shots pulled a game out of the fire. ROBERT TRADER A. H. S. 1-2-3-4, Vice President 2, 4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; History Club 3-4, Vice President 4; Let- termen ' s Club 3-4; Noon League Basketball I ; Noon League Baseball 1-2-3-4; Basketball 2-3-4; Hl-Y 2-3-4, President 4; Annual Staff 4; Track I, Doc is the Apollo-like creature who causes many a feminine heart to skip a beat. He is the vice president of the Senior Class, president of Hi-Y, and capa- bly executes his duties on the Annual staff. In spite of all this, he does justice to his studies, is active in History Club, and is much in demand at social gatherings. EVELYN WIBLE A. H. S. 1-2-3-4, Treasurer 4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; History Club 3-4; G. A. A, 3-4; Girl Reserve 2-3-4. President 3; Glee Club 4. Just a natural born pal of every student in high school, Wimp, in the eyes of the Seniors, seemed the best fitted for a very difficult and hair-raising office, yes, treas- urer. Through her efforts, the dear class of forty will leave with the records in the black. She also found time for out- side activities and was an Industrious student. BETTY ROTHHAAR A. H. S. 3 -4, Secretary 4; A. A. A. 3-4; Glee Ciub 3-4; History Club 3-4; Girl Reserve 3-4, President 4; Jr.-Sr. Play 3: Operetta 4; Annual Staff 4. Overflowing with enthusiasm, and full of Ideas, very intelligent ones at that — Betty has acted as the senior secretary. When not taking down notes on a class meeting, she could generally be found poring over some complicated Girl Reserve situation. As president, she brought the club through a very successful year. Page I 3 ELDWIN AXTELL A. H. S. 1-2-3-4, President 2-3; History Club 3-4; Boys ' Chorus 1-2-3-4; Drum Major 2-3-4; Operetta 1-2-3-4; Jr.-Sr. Play 3-4. Bud ably filled our presidency during ' 38 and ' 39, and brought honor to his class by excelling in speech and dramatics. He acted as advertising manager for The Year Book of ' 40. ROBERT BLOOM A. H. S. 1-2-3- ' ; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Track I, 3; Shop I; Art 2; History Club 3-4. Although Bob has not been one of the playboys of A. H. S., he is well liked by the student body and is especially talented along technical and artistic lines. He was also an outstanding member of the History Club. LUELLA BOGER A. H, S. 1-2 3-4; A. A. A. I; History Club 3-4; Band 2-3-4; Orchestra 2-3-4. Luelia has been an Industrious student. History Club programs and Home Economics Club projects owe much of their success to her. Through her sweet disposition, she has acquired a wide circle of friends. VIRGINIA BOUCHER A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; Orchestra 1-2-3-4; History Club 3. Virginia is musically inclined and has been in the school orchestra during her four years In high school. She was a member of the History Club her junior year and took part In many activities. ALFRED BROWN A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; Track 3; F. F. A. 3, Bank Cashier I. Alfred ' s attentions are centered mainly upon miechanics rather than scholastic achievements. He Is frequently seen In Mr. Hornaday ' s room getting agri- cultural Information, MARTHA BROWN A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4, Secretary 4; G. A. A. 1-2-3-4, Vice President 3, President 4; Operetta I-2.3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; History Club 3-4; Inter- scholastic 3; Art Group 4; Bank Cashier 1; Drum Majorette 4. Martha has ably filled her position as president of G. A. A. during her senior year. She has also taken her place In that quintet of high-stepping drum majorettes, and we ' re acutely conscious of that Brown touch in other school projects. SENIORS HAROLD BUTTERMORE A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; Noon League 1-2-3-4; Industrial Arts I; Art I. Though quiet and studious, he can always be counted upon to share In the lighter side of schcol life. Red has long been admired as a star In noon league. HARLEY CARBAUGH A. H. S. 1-2-3-4: A. A. A. 1-2-3; Interscholastic 4; History Club 3-4. Harley (we think It ' s Harley) has been a conscientious worker In agriculture, chemistry, and physics. HOWARD CARBAUGH A, H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3; Interscholastic 4; 4-H 1-2-3-4. He (obviously Howard) has duplicated, as you would expect, his brother ' s scholastic efforts. To insure his positive identification see Mr. Weathers. CALVIN CLARKE A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Noon League Baseball 1-2-3-4; History Club 3-4; Noon League Basketball 4. To all outward appearances, the Senator has been troubled very little by school work. But he has taken part In numerous extra-curricular activities ■ and has acquired the friendship of all. Page 14 BETTY CLOSE A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4: G. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Operetta 1-4; Glee Club l-3j ; ' Interscholastic 2; History Club 3-4; Property Mgr. Operetta and Jr.-Sr, Plaiy }h. Betty has been an invaluable asset to the property committees tor ' both ' the operetta and Junior-Senior play. She is active in all phases of scnool life although she does sleep in senior civics. SANFORD CONDON A. H. S. 3-4; A. A. A. 3-4; Hi-Y 3-4; Football 3; Track 3-4; Noon League 3-4. Sandy entered A. H, S. in his junior year and rapidly made a place for himself in the student body. He is active in Hi-Y. and by his subtle humor affords his friends many an entertaining hour. PAUL COOK A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4: Hi-Y 3-4; Jr.-Sr. Play 3-4; Art Group 4; Operetta 3. Although seen frequently found adequate time to w personality. the company of a blonde junior, Coolcle has I wide circle of friends with his keen wit and RICHARD CRAVEN A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; HIY 2-3-4 Club 2-3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Noon League I; Football 1-2-3-4; Track 2; Operetta I Dick has been one of the most outs holding down a varsity position on the participated In dramatics and in most p ? ry Club 3-4; Lettermen ' s I ; Noon League Baseball 1-2-3; Bank Cashier 3. of our class — besides the hardwood. hHe has school life. DELOSS CULBERTSON A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 3-4; F. F. A. 1-2-3-4. President 4; Interscholastic 3-4. Being an outstanding F. F. A. member by merit of his four years in agricultural woric, DeLoss is now ready for further pursuit of agricultural learning. -2-3-4; Hi-Y 2-3-4 JACK DAVIS A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Noon League Baseball hlistory Club 3-4; Noon League Basketball 4. Jason has provided much r iirth for our class and the school during his four years. His originality, wih, and sense of humor, has been demonstrated on numerous occasions in History Club and Hi-Y meetings. He also h side which is shown in various pursuits. rious j SEN O R S A. A. 1-2-3-4; Jr.-Sr. Play 3-4; Bank Cashier 1-3; Operetta I: Girl Reserve 2-3-4; Girls Chorus 1-2-3-4; Art 4. a fun-loving individual with a grand voice and feet that just Con ' t be still. She ' s active in scholastic and extra-curricular pursuits, but her interest centers chiefly about music and dramatics. HOWARD DEAN A. H. S. 2-3-4; Noon League 2-3-4; Interclass Basketball 2-3-4; Football 3; Basketball 2. Whether in Edgerron or Auburn, Hod can always be counted in on all of Mr. Schooley ' s physics tests. His noon league team gave plenty of competition, and his left hand shots came in at the most opportune times. GEORGE DICKS A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Lettermen ' s Club 3-4; Hi-Y 2-3; Football 2-3-4; Track 2-3; Orchestra 1-2-3; History Club 3-4; Shop 4. Swamp is the natural he-man of the school. His athletic ability and good humor have caused him to become ihe center of many enjoyable hours. George piloted a noon league team and was always In the ihick of the battle. MAX DILGARD A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; F. F. A. 1-2-3-4, Officer 2-3-4; Noon League Basketball 3-4; Interscholastic 3-4. If it is corn or wheat, Max knows all the answers. That is, he should, with four years of agriculture to back him up. Mr. Weathers could always count on him for his say in some heated debate. Page 15 RUTH FREDERICK A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 2-3-4; G. A. A. I; Girl Reserve 2-3-4; History Club 3-4. Ru+h has belonged to Girl Reserves since Its organization. She can be counted on to give loyal support to all of the History Club ' s undertakings and to take part In many of the other activities. History Club 3. whose Tie I low harmonies Is among the ranks ot the have afforded the Girl Reserves and PHYLLIS GILLESPIE A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; Girl Reserve 2-3; Phyllis is a member of a trio student body much pleasure. She a member of the History Club. JAMES GRAHAM A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; HI-Y 3-4; F. F. A. I; History Club 3-4; Foot- ball 3-4; Jr-Sr. Play 4; Operetta 3-4; Art 4; Track 2. Curly hair or no curly hair, Jim has cultivated a voice that has been the answer to many of Miss Brandon ' s opere tta and Boys ' Chorus ' problems. An active member of HI-Y and History Club, Jim could always add that certain touch which worked things out just a little better. MARVIN GRAMLING A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; Football I; Noon League I: History Club 3-4: Band 3-4; Boys ' Chorus 2-3-4; Operetta 2-3-4; Jr.-Sr. Play 4. Mechanically inclined, Marvin is studying to become a radio operator. A ' - ready he has filled every nook and cranny with some radio contrivance. For all the latest Benny Goodman recordings, just contact Marv. All those peculiar chuckles coming from the physics room can be traced to Mr. Gramling as he busily counts the swings of the pendulum. BETTY GREIBEL A. H. S. 3-4; Home Economics Club 3. Betty takes studies in her stride and, although she has been here only two years, has succeeded In taking part In many school activities. Her mandarin nails make the women positively green with envy. MARY GRIFFIN A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. 1-2; Girl Reserve 2-3-4; History A. H. S 1-2-3-4; Club 3-4. Mary is unassuming but persistent. She takes part in most of the activities and is especially outstanding for her work in Girl Reserves and History Club. SEN O R S CHARLES GROSCUP A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Operetta 3-4; Hi-Y 2-3-4; Lettermen ' s Club 2-3-4; Basketball 1-2; Football I-2.3.4; Track 1-2-3-4: Noon League 1-2-3-4; Interclass Basketball 1-2-3-4. There is nothing quite like Ihe Groscup atmosphere to step up things. If you want a dancer, football player, or a basketball man, Charlie is ready and willing to oblige. PHYLLIS HAMPSHIRE A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Girl Reserve 2-3-4; History Club 3-4. Phil is an efficient commercial student, a capable musician, and a talented artist . She Is active In Girl Reserves, G. A. A., and scholastic pursuits. DEMARIS HARDY A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Glee Club I: Girls ' Chorus 1-3-4; Girl Reserve 2-3-4; History Club 3; G. A. A. 1-2; Class Secretary 2-3; Commercial Group 3; Bank Cashiers I -2. Dee is the pianist for Girls ' Chorus, an outstanding member of the commer- cial group, and an active participant in all Girl Reserve activities. She alsi holds her own where scholastic achievement is concerned. DORIS HEITZ -2-3-4; G. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Girl Reserve 2-3-4; History A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A Club 3-4, Treasurer 4. Doris may be diminutive so far as stature goes, but she really gets a lot ac- complished. She belongs to G. A. A. and Girl Reserves, is treasurer of Senio History Club; and is adept at keeping records straight in Mr. Miller ' s office. Page 16 LOUIS HELMICK A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A, A. A. 1-2-3-4; Football 2-4; Trade 2-3-4; Band 1-2-3-4; Noon League I : Art I ; F. F. A. I ; Hi-Y 3-4; Lettermen ' s Club 2-3-4. A football varsity man, and also a cinder star, Louie is one of those tall, light blonde males that cause the fairer sex ' s hearts to beat a little faster. His blushes cover up his real character, and underneath it all. he is really a worker. MARIJANE HOFFERMAN A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. 1-2-4; Girl Reserve 2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Home Economics Club 1-2-3; History Club 3-4; Girls ' Chorus 1-2; Commercial Group 3. Janie is a charming scatter-brain v iho. during her four years at A. H. S., has belonged to many of its organizations and also found time to do a bit of studying on the side. JEAN HULL A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 3; Girl Reserve 2-3-4; Home Economics Club 1-2-3-4, Vice President 2-3. Jean is that petite and pretty miss whom for some remote reason, we always associate with a Lalin book or a handsome date — but don ' t ask us why — and besides — the laiier sliou ' d be obvious. LAURA MARY JOHNSTON A. H. S. 2-3-4; G. A. A. 3-4; Chorus 3-4; Glee Club 2; Home Economics Club 2-3-4. Mary is rather a demure person, but one who is very well liked and who has many friends. Although her ways are guiet and unassuming, she almost in- variably accomplishes what she sets out to do. RICHARD JOHNSON A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. i-2-3-4; Noon League I, 3; History Club 3-4. It seems that the Junior Class has Inspired Dick in his school work and has done a very thorough job of the matter. His flashing car has kept him In close contact with many of the out of town sports. WILLIAM KAIL A. H, S. 1-2-3-4; Football 1-2-3-4; Track 1-2-3-4; Lettermen ' s Club 4; History Club 3-4; Noon League 1-2-3-4. The Corrlgan of A. H. S., Bill has seen to it that the school was kept active. He took civics, sales, and French as food for thought, and although going hungry sometimes, he took In all that was expected of him. The noon league team of which Bill was captain could always be counted on for an upset. V c . 1 SENIORS MARJORIE KETCHAM A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Girl Reserve 2-3-4, Secretary 4; History Club 3-4; Home Economics Club 1-2-3-4, Vice President 4: Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Jr.-Sr. Play 3-4; Operetta 3-4; Bank Cashier I. 4; Annual Staff 4. Margie is always dashing off in pursuit of a good time and gets in a help- ing hand in many school actlvlries — Girl Reserves and Home Economics Club seeming to be her favorites. MARY LATSON A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Operetta 3-4; Girl Reserve 2-3-4. Mary ' s four years at Auburn High have been full ones. She is particularly intereGted in music and has also devoted some time to Girl Reserves. VEVA MARTIN A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. 1-2-3-4, Secretary 2; Girl Reserve 4; History Club 3-4, Secretary 4; Glee Club 3-4; Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Operetta 3-4; Art Group 3; Jr.-Sr. Play 4; Annual Staff 4. imples is one of Mr. Miller ' s indispensable right-hand girls. She Is a brl ant commercial student, and she is an outstanding participant in G. A. A. ' OREEN McCLINTOCK A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3; G. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Girl Reserve 4; Glee Club 1-2-3- 4, Accompanist 3-4; Operetta 1-2, Accompanist 3-4; History Club 3-4, Pianist 3: Orchestra 4; Annual Staff 4; Baccalaureate Organist 2-3. Doreen is a talented musician — being the organist at the church and the theater, and also the accompanist for the Glee Club and orchestra. She de- serves credit as the music editor on the Annual staff. Page 17 GENEVA McDOUGALL A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Girl Reserve 2-3-4; History Club 3; Glee Club I. Mickey ' s ' amusing, but involved explana+ions have helped pass nnany a weary hour. She has been a loyal supporter of Girl Reserves and History Club, but It is on a dance floor that this music-loving lady really shines. JAMES MclNTYRE A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; HI-Y 3-4; History Club 3-4; Track 2-3-4; Foot- ball 4; Noon League 3-4; Interclass Basketball 3-4. Anyone having a good bit of humor, and wanting a listener, could find an Ideal in Jim. His quiet, whole-hearted chuckle has given all of the halls a good echoing and has caused light cases of hysterics In his wide group of friends. KENT McKENNEY A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; HI-Y 4; History Club 3-4; Lettermen ' s Club 3-4; Football 1-2-3-4; Track 2-3-4; Annual Staff 3-4; Interscholastic 2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Art 4; Shop I; Boys ' Chorus 2; Operetta 2; Noon League 4; Cross Country 3-4. Kent held down one of the major positions on the Annual staff and proved him- self worthy of all work In his range. He has held active parts In the school oper- ettas, track, football, debates, and discussions. ELLEN McNABB A. H. S. 1-2.3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Band 1-2-3-4; Orchestra 1-2-3-4; History Club 3-4. Ellen ' s musical abilities interested in her subjects, numerous sports in G. A, DONALD MILLER A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Lettermen ' s Club 2-3-4; Track 2-3-4; Jr.-Sr. Play 3-4; Art 4; History Club 4; Woodshop I. With an acting ability excelled by fe in the school, Mr. Ettner has found in Don the answer to some of his most difficult portrayals in Junior-Senior plays. He is also one of Zeke ' s right hand men. MARJORIE MILLER A. H. S. I-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3; G. A. A. 1-2; Girl Reserve 2-3; History Club 3-4; Glee Club I. 4; Girls ' Chorus I; Bank Cashier 4; Commercial Group 3. Marge, v hose chief asset is her amusing chatter, seems to have a part In most of the things that go on in and about A. H. S. Apparently dancing Is her favorite pastime, and she can usually be found with the crowd. Home Economics Club 4; Girl Reserve 4; Operetta 3; were utilized i she was activ A. the orchestra. Besides being very History Club and went out for N SEN O R S G. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Glee Club Jr.-Sr. Play 4; Interscholastic MARIE MILLER A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2; G. A. A. 1-2; Girl Reserve 2-3; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; History Club 3-4, Reporter 4; Bank Cashier 4; Cheer Leader 3. Brizzie Lou is always In for her share of fun. Her part In school life is a prominent one, and her que:t for a good time has brought forth many a laugh. ELEANOR MITCHELL A. H. S. 1-2-3 4, Treasurer 1-2-3; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4 1-2-3-4; Honor Group 1-2-3-4; History Club 3-4; Group 3-4; Annual Staff 4; Librarian 2-3-4. Eleanor has been m the Honor Group for four years which tells a story in Itself. She was the class treasurer for three years, a member of G. A. A. and History Club. student director of the Jr.-Sr. play this year, and a member of the Annual staff. ROBERT MORR A. H. S. 3-4; Noon League 3-4, Class Team 3; Jr-Sr. Play 4; Operetta 4; Minor Annual Staff 4. Although Bob did not spend all of his high school days in Auburn, he has cre- ated a wide circle of friends. A salesman to the last prospect. Bob did his share in making Annual sales. History Club has been ruled with an iron hand as he acted In the capacity of sergeant-at-arms. ROLAND MUHN A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 3-4; Art 4; History Club 4; Chorus 4; Operetta 4. Roland has found a very interesting hobby in his French and other foreign cor- respondents. He has added his inspiring voice to those of the other members of the Boys ' Chorus and has established himself as a born short story writer. For a good time, get Rol to enlighten you with some of his foreign news. Jr.-Sr. PI ay 4; Doys Page 18 JEANNE NIGG A. H. S. 3-4; History Club 3; Jr.-Sr Annual Staff 4; Librarian 4; Inte - Play 4 scholastic Group 4; Commercial Group 4. Jeanne has been a student In A. H. S. tor only two yeors, but she has made up for lost time by taking part In the Jr-Sr. play, taking her place on the Annual staff as organization editor, and by having an excellent record of scholastic achievement. HERBERT NOREN A. H. S. 1-2.3-4, P.esldent I ; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Hl-Y 2-3-4; Honor Group 3-4; Annual Staff 3-4, Editor-in-Chief 4; Jr.-Sr. Play 3; Operetta 1-2. Acting in the capacity of editor-in-chief of this year ' s Follies, Herb has found plenty to do. His high scholastic record, along with his active participation in the activiiies, has established him in the center of the student body. Track 2-3-4; Hi-Y 3-4; Band 1-2-3-4; DONALD PALMER A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; Letternnen ' s Club 3-4 Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Noon League 2-3-4. Neither cold weather, snow, nor rain were obstacles when Don started training for track season, and every evening found him out pacing off the cinders toj the tick of Zeke ' s watch. We are safe In saying that he was Auburn ' s trumper,! ' king and are personally warning Mr. Henry Busse to beware Girl Reserve 3-4; History Club 4. ' perpetual case of the giggles. She has 3II four years. She also belongs to FRANCES PERVINE A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; Orchestra 1-2-3-4 Frances is a tiny blonde with played a violin in the school orchestra Girl Reserves and History Club, BERJUNE READ A. H. S. 3-4; Band 3-4; History Club 3-4; Interscholastic Group 4; Girl Reserve 3-4. Berjune is another one who has been with us but two years and who has carved a place for herself among us. She is a member of the Girl Reserves, an active participant in the History Club, and a member of the band. REAM REEDER A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; Home Economics Club 1-2-3-4; Girl Reserve 2-3; G. A. A. 4- Bank Cashier 2. Reah Is outstanding in sports — a star forward in basketball and indispensable to the soccer team. She belongs to G. A. A. and the Home Economics Club, and is also a prominenl- student in commercial work. - SENIORS ROY RHODES A. H. S. 2-3-4; Lettermen ' s Club 4; Track 3; Football 3-4; Hi-Y 2-3-4; Jr.-Sr. Play 3. If there Is something brewing, just ask Roy what it is all about, and three out of four times he will be able to tell you. A silver football shows that Roy proved himself a valuable man in Ihe backfield of this year ' s football team. EUGENE RINEHOLD A. H. S. 1-2-3-4: A. A A. 1-2-3-4, President 4; Hi-Y 2-3-4, President 4; Letter- men ' s Club 2-3-4. Secretary 2-3, Vice President 4; History Club 3-4; Football 1-2-3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Track 1-2-3; Noon League Basketball I; Noon League Baseball 1-2-3-4; Bonk Cashier 3-4; Band 1-2-3-4; Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Annual Staff 4; Commercial Group . Gene, a foo+ba ' l and basketball star, was one of the outstanding athletes of the school. Always ready for any fun. Peedad was an eager participant. A. A. A. I. 4; Noon League Basketball 3-4; Noon League Base- riorus 2-3: History Club 3-4. TS ' ob one of Mr. Miller ' s ardent helpers and kept all visitors Informed as to who was who on Ihe basketball teams by keeping the player board well stocked with names. Basketball I ; Track I ; Noon League BERNARD ROTH A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2; Football 1-2-3-4; Annual Staff 3-4. Bern has really had his hands full this year, as he was the photography editor. We were told that to catch him was just like playing tag with The Little Man Who Wasn ' t There. Page 19 BETTY ROTHHAAR A. H. S. 3-4, Secretary 4; A. A. A 3-4; Glee Club 3-4; History Club 3-4; Girl Reserve 3-4, President 4; Jr.-Sr. Play 3; Operetta 4; Annual Staff 4. Betty Came here during ihe lalter part of he: sophomore year and immediately stepped in to become one of AHS ' s outstanding students. She is active In several organizations as well as having exce ' lent giedes. BLAKE SMITH A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 2, 4; F. F. A. 1-2-3-4; Noon League Baseball 1-2-3-4. Blalce, another one of Mr. Hornaday ' s four year agricultural boys, believes In starting from ihe ground and working up. Al least we ihmk so the way he tackled civics and economics, and if everybody wor ' .ed like he did, well, there would be no four-fll teen classes. Blake was a, so a volleyball enthusiast. PAUL SMITH A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Bond 3-4; History Club 3-4: Honor Group I -2-3-4; I nterscholastic Group I -2-3-4; All District Orchestra 4; Bank Cashier I, 4; Annual Staff 4, Associate Editor 4. As If holding down one of the major staff jobs wasn ' t enough to keep him busy, Paul has gone on and established himself an outstanding scholastic record. He found plenty of time for outside activities and could be depended upon by both fellow class members and faculty members to do his share of work. Band 2-3-4; History Club 3; GEORGE SMITH A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Orchestra Track 3: Boys ' Chorus 1-2-4; Operetta 2. Although he may seem a slight bit quiet to those who don ' t know him very well, George has been a lively student during his four years. As an active mennber of the History Club and In the operetta, he had little time to spare. MARSEILLE SQUIRES A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; Home Economics Club I; Bank Cashier 3. Marseille Is active In the Home Economics Club, Is pursuing a commercial course, and Is an ardent roller-skating fan. We ' ve heard rumors flying about hat she Is really a whiz on wheels. ETTY STACKHOUSE A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. I; Girl Reserve 3-4; History Club 3-4. Betty Is a talkative person Interested chiefly in Girl Reserves. She is a definite asset to any History Club committee and Is prominent In the every-day routine of school life. SENIORS W BETTY STECKLEY A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. 1-2-3-4, Treasurer 2; Girl Reserve 2-3-4, Treasurer 3; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; History Club 3-4; Honor Group 2; Operetta 2-3-4; Jr.-Sr. Play 3-4; Art Group 2; Interscholastic Group 2-3; Commercial Group 4. Steck with whom vivacity and wit are synonymous, has taken part in many extra-curricular activities. She Is an outstanding member of the commercial group, and has an enviable record for scholastic achievement. JOHN TARTER A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Lettermen ' s Club 1-2-3-4; Hi-Y 2-3-4; Bas- ketball I; Track 1-2; Art Group 3-4; Football 1-2-3-4. John ' s art work has been admired by all the student body at some time or other. After Ihe past Ihree years, his gridiron powers will be greatly missed. MARJORIE THACHER A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3; G. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Girl Reserve 2; Librarian I; History Club 3-4; Jr.-Sr. Play 3; Interscholastic Group 3; Bank Cashier 1.2-3-4; Art Group 4; Annual Staff 4. Marge ' s lovable disposition and winning smile are qualities which endear her to a large group of friends, hier talents are inclined toward literature, hler pastimes are dancing and sailing. EUGENE THOMAS A. H. S. 1-2-3-4: Letlerman ' s Club 3-4; Football 1-2-3-4; Track I; Noon League Basketball 1-2-3-4; Hi-Y 3-4; F. F. A. 1-2-3. Gene has established himself as one of the vicinity ' s outstanding fighters. ' Capturing Golden Glove crowns both in the light and welterweight divisions. he was awarded trips to Chicago to compete In the Golden Gloves Tourney. Page 20 RICHARD THOMAS A. H. S. 1-2-3-4, Vice President I, 3; Track 3; OpereHa 2-3-4; Jr.-Sr. Play 4; History Club 4, President 4; Hi-Y 2-3-4, Treasurer 3-4; Honor Roll I; Boys ' Chorus 2, 4; Annual Staff 4. One of Auburn ' s romantic six-footers, Fommy was the life of anybody ' s party, bachelors included. His power of veto was felt by all in the History Club as he brought the meetings to order. ROBERT TRADER A. H. S. 1-2-3-4. Vice President 2, 4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; History Club 3-4, Vice President 4; Lettermen ' s Club 3-4; Noon League Basketball I ; Noon League Base- ball 1-2-3-4; Basketball 2-3-4; Hi-Y 2-3-4, President 4; Track I; Annual Staff 4. Doc ' s nimble wit has guided his pen to the conclusion of many a clever man- uscript. His speed and accuracy on the hardwood have brought glory to the school. He has won laurels for his forceful presentations at roundtable discussions. MARJORIE TRITCH A. H. S. 1-2-3-4: A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Girl Reserve 3-4; History Club 3-4. Maricrle can always be counted on to lend a helping hand — whether It be to arrange a hlistory Club program or round up a gang for a jaunt. GI.I Reserves took up much of the time not devoted to study. PAUL WALTER A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Honor Group 1-2-3-4; Interscholastic 2-3; Jr.-Sr. Play 4; History Club 3-4; Hi-Y 3-4; Lettermen ' s Club 3-4; Bank Cashier 2-3-4; Commercial 4; Basketball 1-2; Football Manager 3-4; Track I; Noon League Basketball 1-2-3-4; Noon League Baseball 1-2-3-4. Paul served as football manager for Mr. Young for two years and was a capa- ble fellow for the job. History Club and HI-Y kept his social calendar well filled. BERNADENE WERNER A, H. S. 2-3-4; HIs+ory Club 3-4. Bernadene Is a blushing redhead whose lovely hair is admired by everyone. She Is cheerful, hard-working, and well liked by all who know her. She, like many others, has chosen the field of commerce. EVELYN WIBLE A. H. S. 1-2-3-4, Treasurer 4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; History Club 3-4; G. A. A. 3-4; Girl Reserve 2-3-4, President 3; Glee Club 4. Wimp Is everybody ' s pal. Wherever there Is fun to be had, she Is In the midst of It. She has done much In History Club, Girl Reserves, and G. A. A. SEN O R S ot. 2 HUGH WILEY A. H, S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A 1-3-4; Art Group 3-4; Interscholastic 3-4; History Club 4; Track 3; Operetta 3-4; Annual Staff 4; Hi-Y 4. Upon Hugh ' s shoulders fell the burden of art work for the Follies. He was an active member of Hi-Y and History Club. BETTY WILLIAMS A. H. S. 1-2-3-4; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; History Club 3-4; G. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Operetta 1-2-4. Willie ' s pleasing personality combined with her sweet voice gave her the well deserved lead in Gilbert and Sullivan ' s opera, Trial By Jury. She Is always ready for a good time and does her share In seeing that others have one. DELBERT WIMER HI-Y 2-3-4, Secretary 3-4; History Club 3-4; Noon League nk Cashier 4; Annual Staff 4; nd mighty. Joe HI-Y A. H. S. 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4; In ' erclass Basketball 2-3-4 Basketball 2-3; Noon League Baseball I, 4. The best way we can describe Joe ' Is littl secretary and really kept the records In order. MARLIN YODER A. H. S. 1-2-3-4, Secretary I ; A. A. A. 1-2-3-4; HI-Y 2-3-4, Secretary 3; History Club 4; Noon League Basketball 1-2-3-4; Interclass Basketball 1-2-3-4; Basketball 1-2, Business Manager 4; Bank Cashier 1-2; Band 1-2-3-4; Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Operetta 2-3-4; Jr.-Sr. Play 4; Noon League Baseball 1-2-3-4; Lettermen ' s Club 4; Commercial Group 4. Mike has been Mr. Bern ' s work horse this year and has shown that he could pull the wagon. He took active parts In the operettas, plays, and social activities. Page 21 Bud orates before the assembly . . Betty and Bob looking very studious Martha tries her hand at art . . . Dimples says, two are talking SENIORS Now the end of the four-year cycle — freshman, sophomore, junior, senior — has crept upon the Class of ' 40. This momentous day, which seemed so remote in the past, is now present. The group is treading on the threshold of life; some will enter the halls of higher learning while others will follow vocational callings imme- diately. The new responsibilities that they will encounter are far more intricate and exacting than anything previousy known by them. The education they have received does not qualify them as being competent in any one field. Nevertheless, it has been so diversified and broadening in its efforts that it facilitates the entering of any desired vocation if effort is made by the individual. The Senior Class has been very active in all phases of school life this year. This activity has been the product of the efforts of many talented and ambitious members. To carry the executive burden of the group the graduating class chose the follow- ing officers: Robert hHersh, president; Robert Trader, vice president; Betty Rothhaar, secretary; and Evelyn Wible, treasurer. Page 22 Wonder who took her home . . Roy gets a magazine from librarian, Phil hiarry takes a try at banking . Members of the staff in a rare moment SENIORS Those who went through the four-year course with the highest scholastic records were named as the members of the Honor Group. They were Eleanor Mitchell, Paul Smith, Paul Walter and Herbert Noren. Many of the boys have received letter awards for athletic attainments. These were Richard Craven, George Dicks, James Graham, Charles Groscup, Louis Helmick, Robert Hersh, William Kail, Kent McKenney, Donald Miller, Donald Palmer, John Tarter, Eugene Thomas, Robert Trader, Roy Rhodes, and Eugene Rinehold. Seniors who have participated in dramatics are Bud Axtell, Martha Brown, Rose Anne Davis, James Graham, Marvin Gramling, Charles Groscup, Phyllis Hampshire, William Kail, Marjorie Ketcham, Mary Latson, Veva Martin, Donald Miller, Robert Morr, Roland Muhn, Betty Rothhaar, Betty Steckley, Richard Thomas, Betty Williams, and Marlln Yoder. Page 23 l ' Homer Abel Jack Albright Jeanne Armstrong Helen Barley Arthur Baughman Robert Beard Charles Beaty Betty Beber Honor Group Betty Schooley Fern Cripe Ann Alexander Henry Ford Norman Best Audrey Blickenstaff Alice Boger Lawrence Boger Margie Boren George Broderick Judy Buchanan Robert Butler Ray Carlson Wava Carper Raymond Close Philip Cool Martha Croy James Dawson JUNIORS xJti Martha Donaldson Megan Farnham Don Folk Ernest Foltz Norma Galliher Robert Garman Betty Jane Grogg Eugene Grubb Helen Hawver Du Wayne Haynes Derril Hefty Jean Hidy Eugene Johnson Mildred Johnson Richard King Page 24 Melvin Knisely Gerald Kraus Thyra Lawhead Marjorie McClellan Dennis McDarby Lois Mains Roberf Maxwell Hilda Mitchner Class Officers Robert Eckhart Feme Cripe Mr. Gumpp (Adviser) Betfy Schooley Henry Ford Noel Muhn Arthur Muzzlllo Ralph Muzzillo Gretchen Myles George Renner Rebecca Renner Richard Ridlen Robert Rink Richard Ruchel Theron Rudolph Betty Schaab Wanda Seavers Paul Schock Doris Sharp JUNIORS Barbara Short Robert Shoudel lona Shuey Betty Shutt Chester Smith Joan Smith Lillian Souder Iris Swain Mary Alice Swartz George Thompson Betfy Walter June Warstler Ruth Warstler Howard Werner William Wright Page 25 Juniors enjoying the picnic Careful, it may explode! . Judy leads the band Garman takes a high one JUNIORS The members of the Junior Class this year have really been live wires in school activities. To lead them in an executive way they chose hienry Ford, president; Bob Eckhart, vice president; Feme Cripe, secretary; and Betty Schooley, treasurer. The faculty member selected to guide them in their projects and ventures was Mr. Gumpp. This accomplished class has already added plenty of good sports material to our teams with such boys as Garman, Eckhart, Grubb, Foltz, Broderick, McDarby, and the Muzzillo brothers. These boys will fill many varsity positions next year. The Juniors, however, failed to stop with athletic achievements. They participated Page 26 M 1 Ir wm iBMl J- i V i ' - ' H| ■i If wm ' - ' mi m. ' lm ., ' «v i J Martha leads a yell A scene from junior English Selling hot dogs at the game Advertising night football at the fair JUNIORS in interscholastic work, were banking cashiers, were outstanding members of the commercial group and other activities too numerous to mention. With such able students to fill the ranks of the Senior Class, the graduating class next year should be of outstanding merit. They were represented on the honor group by Feme Cripe, Betty Schooley, hHenry Ford, and Ann Alexander. Most of these students were active in extra- curricular work as well as ranking the highest scholastically in their class. The plans they are making concerning the banguet are being kept quite mys- terious, but we are confident that it will be on a par with their other excellent work. Page 27 Edna Albright Charles Armstrong Phyllis Armstrong Clarissa Balzer Robert Beaty Rose Marie Berry Junior Beuchel Robert Brown Honor Group Wesley Clark Harry Kreider, Jr. Mark Casebeer Beverly Gonser Ruth Graham hielen Buchs Bernard Butler Jay Buttermore Betty Carper Leonard Clark Betty Conner Robert Cool Mary Corkwell Norman Crothers June Cupp Paul Daub Gloria Davis Helen Dicks Eloise Dilgard SOPHOMORES . ij lJ-Y James Fitch Gale Gafken Betty Gee Alva Grogg Lucile Grogg Virginia Grubb Wilma Haynes Max Heffley Marjorie Hersh Leon Hess Robert Hofferman Edwin Hornaday Mable Humbert Phyllis Hutzler Keith Jackman Betty Kayser George Rogers Ruth Ann Russell Page 28 Earl Keller Bernard Kelly Jerry Kelly Dwight Kintner Warren Lige Maysa Link Bill McComb David McClintock Class Officers Gene Wiley Harry Kreider Miss Stienke (Adviser) Beverly Gonser Patricia Kain Robert McCullough Betty McNabb Mary Jane Mark Imogene Mavis Joan Miller Louise Miller Ruth Mltchner Joan Myers Jane Niles Philip Ohmart Ronald Pflster Robert Quance Josephine Ramsey Francis Rodebaugh 5o SOPHOMORES Bill Scott Jane Selgel Virginia Seigel Virginia Shambaugh Maurice Shanton Bertha Shoudel Kenneth Shull Gordon Smith Mary Ellen Smith Warren Smith Dorsey Speer Hubert Stackhouse Dorsey Stebing Ray Stuart Thelma Tallen Ruth Tarter Robert Wise Ted Wolf Nancy Woodbury age A soph passes to a senior Janie seems very studious today We doubt if he made it Getting ready for the parade SOPHOMORES The year ' s crop of Snappy Sophies has reached the half-way mark in their four-year journey through senior high school. Last year, as freshmen, they succeeded in blending smoothly into the picture and have continued to improve as time has passed. They chose h-Jarry Kreider for president, Gene Wiley for vice president, Pat Kain for secretary, and Beverly Gonser for treasurer. They have had a capable and competent supporter in Miss Stienke, their sponsor. McComb, Scott, Daub, Pfister and Casebeer sav action on the hardwood and proved themselves to be the stuff from which varsity teams are made. Page 30 Sophs enjoying a spring day Sophomore cut-up in assembly Entering a portal of A. H. S. World History class from the hall SOPHOMORES Pfister, Scott, Beuchel, Gafken, Daub, Wise, Brown, Kreider, Kelly, and McComb heeded the call of the ever-popular gridiron, and the school is counting on them to bring home the victories next year. Their activities weren ' t confined entirely to the field of sport. This is shown by the Imposing list of names that fill spaces in the honor roll, the interscholastic group, and various contests. Wesley Clark was prominent in discussion, and David McClintock, Wesley Clark, and hiarry Kreider took honors in the geometry contest. We ' re all certain that this group will justify our faith in them. Page 31 Bette Armstrong Eleanor Bartles Maynard Baughman June Bowman Jean Cox Renia Branson Irene brown Marilyn Cary Honor Group Jack Douglas Wendell Weafhers Jean Folk Jean Musser Estel Smith Doris Carmer Wendell Cooper Darel Crooks Calvin Daub Dorothy Davidson William Deetz Sue Douglas Ruth Emerson John Foley Jean Folk Mary Fretz Fred Goings Eloise Grogg Cleo hHamman FRESHMEN James hlay Marilyn Haynes Robert hiendricks George Hidy June Heller Mary Belle FHodson Carroll hHoness Margaret Hottman Jean hlughes Roger Kaln Robert Kleeman Betty Kraus Don Kreamelmeyer Loreen Lawhead Colleen Lawhead Erma McCullough Kathryn Mclnnis hHarold Mclnturf Donald Mark John Mason Richard Miller Eleanor Miller Leaner Miller Patricia Mitchell Helen Moody Bill Myers Helen Northouse Robert Nugen Gloria Openlander Class Officers David Hines Betty Brown Mr. Berns (Adviser) Evelyn Knisely Clarence Gueth Louis Palumbo George Payton Betty Penland James Pendland Wilbur Pfierman Patricia Phelps Raynnond Quance Lowell Ramey Lois Reeder Jane Ridenour Dorothy Rieke Richard Rieke Raymond Rothhaar Gerald Rouch Donald Seavers FRESHMEN Robert Sebring Barbara Schaab Lois Shafer Doyt Shimer Estel Smith Max Smolinske Sue Summers Eugene Stafford Donald Stebing Clinton Stebing Eugene Stebing Hubert Steininger Betty Thomas Eleanor Trovinger Billy Walter Perry Wappes Ethel Webb Evelyn Werner Polly Anne Western Dick White Charlotte Whitlock Robert Widdicomb Betty Wirts Ac -iii_ Page 33 Freshies In biology class Scene from safety class Decorating the freshman car for the parade . . . Same as above FRESHMEN Under the guiding hands of the tall, quiet hiermie Berns, our frivilous freshmen have ably cleared the first hurdle toward their ultimate goal. Dave (Einstein) hiines has been the president, and has had the following assistants: Clarence Gueth, vice president; Evelyn Knisely, secretary; and Betty Brown, treasurer. Their contributions to the sportsworld of 1940 were Kleeman, Hamman, Rothhaar, Honess, Daub, and other future varsity material. The freshmen can be counted on to bring distinction and honor to Auburn in coming years on the hardwood. With the facilities all. These new faces wl of a new gridiron at their disposal many answered the footbal fill the helmets In years to come. In scholastic attainments the Freshmen have equaled their athletic records, having Max Smolinske, Wendell Weathers, Pat Phelps, Jean Musser, and Estel Smith in algebra contests, hHonor Group and other competitions. After the Freshmen Reception, at which time they were officially welcomed into our midst, they promptly began to take an active part In school life. They have joined whole-heartedly In helping to put across many of our projects. With the school year rapidly coming to a close, we discover that because of numerous entanglements with the members of other classes and the blows we ' ll choose to call experience, the green has almost completely disappeared. The gala mantle of the sophomore year is already beginning to settle about their shoulders, and we ail know they ' ll come through with colors flying. Page 34 iJfilJDfJi iJf£ fi}jDDi ij;5 School life from day to day and year to year brings forth a succession of prog- ress — in class ranking, in knowledge ac- quired, and in the development of character. Modern schools have as their purpose the advancement of their students rather than the mere completion of compulsory courses. Therefore our calendar of school events symbolizes the advancement tov ard the World of Tomorrow. Page 35 The Juniors ' Zephyr. Miss Gllrcy, the air hostess. Why are my students absent? FALL SEPTEMBER 5. One for the money, two for the show, three to make ready, and in we go for another year. Only six students were lost in the shuffle of summer months. The only change in our teaching staff this year was the home ec teacher. Miss Stienke replaced Mrs. Hearing, formerly Miss Cecils Hudgel. 7. This morning the A. A. A. met and chose Eugene Rinehold for president, Martha Brown for secretary, and Mr. Schooley as faculty treasurer. Tonight the Band Par- ents ' Club entertained the members of the school band at a banquet at St. Mark ' s Lutheran Church, followed by a program given in the Harrison gym. 8. After school the Seniors met and chose Robert Hersh to guide their steps in the last game of follow the leader. I I. The Juniors elected hHenry Ford, president; Robert Eckhart, vice president; Feme Cripe, secretary; and Betty Schooley, treasurer. 12. G. A. A. gave its annual wiener roast to welcome incoming freshmen. The Freshmen met and chose David Mines to serve as 20. 22. 29. president of the class. Other officers were Clarence Gueth, vice president; Evelyn Knisely, secretary; and Betty Brown, treas- urer. The Auburn Red Devils opened the season in a tie game with Columbia City, I 2 to 12. Open house was held at school tonight for parents and friends. This was provided by the P.-T. A. and portrayed an accurate pic- ture of school life. Tonight the Red Devils skunked Decatur in a 33 to defeat. The football team suffered defeat at Howe by a score of 26 to 0. OCTOBER 4 13. The school exhibit at the DeKalb Fair this year was considered excellent. Tonight the Earl Carr Memorial Field was officially opened with Auburn defeating Bluffton 19 to 7. Don Lash won an ex- hibition race at the half. Rain and bad luck were with the Red Devils tonight when Fort Wayne Central defeat- ed them I 8 to 6. Page 36 FALL 21. The football squad defeated Hicksville this afternoon I 3 to 6 at Hlcksvllle. 27. Several orchestra members played at the Northeastern Indiana Teachers ' Institute at Fort Wayne. We enjoyed a vacatio n yes- terday and today while the teachers went to school. Auburn football fans went wild (the rain tamed them down) when we de- feated Garrett under the floodlights with a score of 6 to 0. NOVEMBER 4. 350 girls from three counties met here in a district Girl Re:erve Conference. Dinner was served at the St. Mark ' s Lutheran and Methodist Churches by the boys of the Hi-Y Club. 6. How their hearts did flutter! (Whose hearts?) Today Zeke handed out the silver footballs. 8. Robert Morr, Bud Axtell, and Marlin Yoder gave talks this morning in the assembly, followed by a motion picture, Commerce Around the Coffee Cup. 9-10. The Juniors and Seniors put on an ex- cellent performance of the play, Growing Pains and kept the audience in giggles. 10. Today the junior high joined us at Alumni Gym for observance of Armistice Day. Tonight the Auburn Red Devils handed Ashley a 36-17 defeat in the first basketball game of the season. 16. The seniors from all the towns In the county met In a guidance conference this after- noon with representatives from the leading colleges of the state. 17. The home basketball season opened with a bang when the Red Devils piled up a 28-19 victory over Waterloo. 21. Miss Marjorle Gilroy, veteran stewardess with the American Airlines, talked to us this afternoon about her duties as an airplane stewardess and showed an airplane film. 22. Tonight we tripped the light fantastic at the first school dance of the year, sponsored by the P.-T. A., and assisted by the Fresh- man Class. 23-24. Thanksgiving vacation. 24. The Red Devils chalked up their third straight victory tonight in a conference game with Bluffton, 46-25. The Senior float. Eliminations for Miss Auburn. Football players ' jalopy. The first snow. Page 37 WINTER DECEMBER I. The basketball squad defeated the tough Leo team here tonight by a score of 40-23. 5. Fourteen HI-Y boys attended the district meeting at Fort Wayne tonight celebrating the 50th anniversary of hIi-Y. 8. The Red Devils suffered their first defeat at Kendallville tonight by a 32-29 count. 16. Our basketball team defeated the hfowe Cadets tonight, 35-24. 18. The Sophomores, along with the P.-T. A., sponsored a Christmas dance. Remember the mistletoe? 20. The high school enjoyed a Christmas pro- gram this afternoon with a ten day vaca- tion starting at 4:00 p. m. Boy, were we disappointed! The law of averages failed us this year when Kendallville defeated us again, 3 I -25. 27. The basketball team defeated Central of Fort Wayne in their second N. contest, 29-28. E. I. C. JANUARY 5. The Red Devils defeated Decatur in a third conference game, 56-25. I 2. The Auburn team had little difficulty in de- feating New hiaven, 44-36. 13. The Rtd Devils failed to match the play of the South Side Archers, the number one team of the state at this time, losing 41-25, 19. The Red Devils upset Garrett with the smoothest five-man passing attack they have displayed all season, 43-32. 26. The Auburn Red Devils had no trouble de- feating Angola, the Steuben County cham- pions, 4 I -25. ' - . 31. This morning a movie on The Plow That Broke The Plains demonstrated the tilling of the American soil and its disasters. Mr. Schooley instructs the yell leaders. A lone vigil. Fighting noon leaguers. Big news on the bulletin board. Page 38 A view at P.-T. A. meeting. Doc Clarke is adapted to television. The first out at I 1:45. Mr. Gumpp sets Big Ben. WINTER FEBRUARY 2. The team took a long trip tonight to de- feat the Warsaw Tigers, 42-29. 3. Alas! Another one of those nights and down went an humble Auburn team before the Northside Redskins, 28-16. 6. Tonight the roof all but flew off the Y. M. C. A. when the Hi-Y Club and Girl Reserve Club came together to find fault with the respective sexes. Mr. Rizk, an immigrant from Syria gave us a talk on the life of an unfortunate immigrant, and how lucky we were to have the advantages of de- mocracy and good education. 7. Backward Civilization was the title of the movie shown this morning. 9. The Red Devils ran into a snarling bunch of Lions at LaGrange tonight but proved themselves equal to the occasion, winning 49-37. 10. 12. 14. 15. 19. 22. 29. Auburn lost in a rough and tumble game with Central Catholic, 35-26. Today we held an observance of Lincoln ' s birthday. Tonight the Juniors sponsored a Valentine dance and — oh, those hearts! Auburn turned in its fifth consecutive N. E. I. C. win tonight by defeating Columbia City, 39-31. We had a special patriotic program this morning featuring stories written by Louis Palumbo, former Italian, and John Markert, former German, on what America means to them. Auburn won the championship of the N. E. I. C. tonight by blasting out a 48-37 victory over hiartford City. Denny McDarby clinched conference scoring honors for the season with 83 points. Tonight the team began the tournament at Butler by defeating the host quintet, 44-13. Page 39 Hickory Club awards. Informality af the picnic. A Syrian lecturer. ' Dog days are Annual days. SPRING MARCH 1 . Playing in the second game of the tourna- ment, the Red Devils had little trouble in disposing of Fremont, 48-17. 2. The team had an easy game in the semi- finals defeating Spencerville, 47-28. Up- set! Tonight the team lost to our old rivals, Garrett, 42-36, after defeating them easily during the season. 14. Tonight the operetta, Trial by Jury, was staged with great success. It was most unusual compared to operettas of former years with only one act and all singing. 18. That chicken was good enough to be stolen, said our athletes as the Lion ' s Club entertained them at a grand banquet this evening. The speaker for the occasion was Burl Friddle, the successful coach of the South Side Archers. And he I 20. Wh .1 oopee! We ' ve all been waiting for this event. Easter vacation began after school, and we didn ' t have to come back until March 27. APRIL 2 Oh Boy! When good fellows get to- gether; — that was the theme song as boys from the surrounding schools came to- gether this afternoon at the Methodist Church in a Hi-Y conference. 3. We all enjoyed a film, morning. ' Shelte this I 7. Here ' s where our nickels went. A number of news reels were shown today, and there was interest plus in the student body. 18. Well we ' ll beat ' em next year, was the cry as our trackmen returned from Garrett on the short end of a score, 79-35. 22. Auburn took the cadets of Howe Military Academy in a very successful track meet at Howe, 63-40. 25. Another film on geography was shown to- day, Science Saves the Surface. Page 40 Our over-crowded trophy case. Swing it, kids! ' Hawkshaw Weathers gets a gum chewer. They ' re not thirsty! SPRING 28. We defeated Columbia City in our first home track meet on the new track at Earl Carr Memorial Field, 69-46. MAY 1 . Today we enjoyed three reels of movies, Animals, Modern Life, and Earth and Seasons. 2. We defeated Waterloo and Butler in a triangular track meet with their scores being 6 and 28, respectively, while ours was an impressive 80. 5. We gained 6 I 3 points in the conference track meet at North Side. The host squa scored 83 ' 2 points to carry off the honors. 9. Tough luck. We lost our first home track meet to Kendallville, 61-54. 12. This afternoon the Auburn Professional and Business Women ' s Club served tea to our lovely senior lassies. 13. Norlh Side, South Side, and Garrett took first, second, and third, respectively. In the sectional track meet. Our boys gained nothing but experience In this particular competition. 19. Rev. Claude Garrison preached a fitting sermon to the Class of 1940 at Baccalaur- eate services this afternoon. 20. Don your glad rags, Sadie, we ' re off for the Junior-Senior Banquet, said all Juniors and Seniors tonight. Isn ' t the break of dawn a lovely sight, boys and girls? 22. It was a sad night for some and a happy night for others as the Class of 1940 em- barked upon the sea of life after receiving a marvelous send-off by Mr. Rodney Bran- don, former director of public welfare of the state of Illinois. 24. Oh! Oh! I ate too much. Ain ' t it the truth. Everybody including the eighth graders enjoyed a swell day at Circle Park to end the year with a happy memory. Good-bye, Seniors. Page 41 Before the Jr-Sr. SUMMARY OF SCHOOL LIFE As usual, the start of the school year found the Freshmen stumbling into the wrong classes and the Seniors acting very sophisticated. As the fall month wore on, the Freshmen, having learned the ways of high school, began to take an active part in all the phases of student life. The Seniors, after some time, came down to earth and worked for a couple of months until their goals came into sight and senioritis again set in. To relieve the monotony of school life, several assembly programs, movies, and pep sessions were presented. Other activities, such as skating parties and dances, were sponsored by the various clubs. Noon league basketball was the favorite noon time recreation during the winter months. With the coming of spring, the usual epidemic of spring fever befell the student body. The track squad, however, showed some signs of life and could be counted on to give a good performance. The school year ended with several social events long awaited by the Seniors. Baccalaureate services were held May 19, and the following night found a long procession of cars headed for the Junior-Senior Banquet at PotawatomI Inn. On Wednesday evening Commencement exercises were held In +he Alumni Gymnasium. The picnic at Circle Park on May 24 climaxed the year ' s activities. , Introductions at the banquet. I bet it ' s at the picnic. Page 42 1 -AiW.. i !WmHiHff:WiilU.!.. J| i | ' ) i lWI!l iM-Kpij. ! i ' .)«..W- ' .g ' UU l i] £ 7 J V J r J £ i k. . r y •t - y A . ' . i]£ rj! j rjp Principles of tomorrow ' s ideas and char- acteristics are instilled in us in all of the many extra-curricular activities of the school. the aim of the school is to provide a program of activities v hich will enable every student to be prominent in at least one. In addition to the regular routine of studies, students may take part in Band, Orchestra, Girls ' Chorus, Boys ' Chor us, Glee Club, hiistory Club, Girl Reserves, Boys ' Hl-Y, Jr.-Sr. Play, Operetta, F. F. A., hHome Economics Club and several other organizations. Each year these organiza- tions make greater progress and reach new and higher goals. We present the Activities, steps in the advancement toward the World of To- morrow. Page 43 .V Herbert Noren Paul Smith Bud Axteii Marlin Yoder Kent McKenney MAJOR STAFF Herbert Noren _ Editor-in-chief Paul Smith _.,. Associate Editor Bud Axtell _ _ Advertising Manager Marlin Yoder Sales Manager Kent McKenney Business Manager MINOR STAFF Jeanne Nigg..... Organization Editor Hugh Wiley..... Art Editor Richard ThomaS-__ .._ ...Assistant Advertising Manager Max Dilgard Assistant Business Manager Robert Morr. Assistant Sales Manager Eugene Rlneholdj Athletic Editors Veva Martin Doreen McClintock ...Music Editor Marjorie Ketcham.. Dramatic Editor Robert Trader ) Class Editors Marjorie ThacherJ Deibert Wimer ) Humor Editors Betty Rothhaar Robert Hersh ) School Life Eleanor Mitchell ( DeLoss Culbertson) Vocational Editors Reah Reader j Bernard Roth Photography Editor Judy Buchanan ) __ Junior Editors Henry Ford Page 44 Top row: J. Nigg, H. Wiley, R. Thomas, M. Dilgard, R. Morr, E. Rlnehold, V. Martin, D. McClinfock, M. Ketcham, R. Trader Boltom row: M. Thacher, D. Wimer, B. Rothhaar, R. He ' sh, E. Mitchell, D. Culbertson, R. Reeder, B. Roth, J. Buchanan, H. Ford EDITORIAL The World of Tomorrow was chosen to be the central theme in the creation of The Follies for ' 40. The connection wilh school life is very definite; school activities are stepping stones in our development for the future. Knowing that seeing is believing, we have used not only more and larger pic- tures, but have incorporated the use of individual class-member pictures in our yearbook. In this way, as well as by numerous changes in layouts, write-ups, and other details, we have tried to add more laurels to the school ' s collection of year- book honors. We make no hesitation in saying that it wouldn ' t have been possible to overcome the problems and stumbling blocks that are certain to be encountered without the understanding and patient assistance of Mr. Miller and Mr. Ettner. The Fort Wayne Engraving Company did very excellent work as they are accus- tomed to doing. Mr. Davis, the photographer, even excelled his exacting work of last year. Many pictorial worries were removed with his consultation and effort. The planning of our cover was made easier by the Molloy Cover Company. The Auburn Printing Company again did our printing with fine workmanship prevalent throughout the book. Only phrases of commendation and praise may be spoken concerning the staff members. Their willingness to cooperate and to dig in have made the creating of this book less difficult and more enjoyable for us all. We present to you, The Follies for ' 40. -hlerbert Noren Page 45 SENIOR GROUP Top row; J. Graham, R. Morr, R. Hersh, R. Craven, C. Clarke, E. Axtell, K. McKenney. R. Rodebaugh, R. Bloom Second row; H. Wiley, P. Smith, M. Miller, M. Miller, B. S+aclchouse. R. Fredrick, M. Brown, M. Yoder, J. Davis, hi. Carbaugh Third row: R. Muhn, E. McNabb, M. hlofferman, B. Rofhhaar, L. Boger, F. Pervlne. M. Tritch, B. Werner Fourth row: E. Wible, R. Johnson, E. Rinehold. B. Reed, B. Trader, W. Kail, P. Walter, E. Mitchell. J. Mclntyre Bottom row: B. Williams. B. Close, D. McClintock. R. Thomas, Mr. Weathers, V. Martin. D. Heitz, M. Thacher, M. Ketcham, B. Steckley HISTORY CLUB The demand of the juniors and seniors for membership in this organization was so great that the need arose for two clubs, the Junior History Club and the Senior tHistory Club. The purpose of the history clubs is to give boys and girls of the history depart- ment an opportunity to experience the socializing effect of cooperative club activity. The clubs intend to give their members training in assuming the responsibilities of planning and carrying out a complete program. The serious subjects discussed in meetings give training In citizenship; the fun activities not only provide enter- tainment, but also encourage creative activity and leadership. The groups are under the guidance and supervision of Mr. Weathers whose curricular work Is social science and economics. The Senior hHistory Club selected Dick Thomas, president; Robert Trader, vice president; Veva Marlln, secretary; Betty Steckley, assistant secretary; Doris hieltz, They look big enough. Indiana ' s representative at College Day. Page 46 JUNIOR GROUP Top row: J. Dawson, E. Jonnson, R. King, R. Rldlen, R. Close, G. Kraus, A. Muzzlllo, N. Muhn, R. Ruchel, T. Rudolph Second row: P. Cool, G. Broderick, A. Baughman, M McClellan, B. Schooley, D, Hefty, R. Beard, F. Cripe, P. Hutzler, R. Muzzillo, W. Wright Third row: J. Warstler, H, Mitchner, W. Seavers, N. Galliher, J. Hidy, A. Blickenstaff, M. Boren. M. Farnham, B. Short, M. Swartz, J. Armstrong, B. Schaab Fourth row: hi. Barley, T, Lawhead. H. Hawver, M. Johnson, M. Donaldson, I. Swain, R. Renner. B. Grogg. I. Shuey, H. Ford, N. Best, J. Albright Bottonn row: A. Boger. G. Myles, J. Buchanan, A. Alexander, B. Beber, Mr. Weathers, R. Max- well, R. Carlson, L. Mains, E. Foltz, D. Folk HISTORY CLUB treasurer; Eleanor Mitchell, assistant treasurer; Bud Axtell and Richard Craven, song leaders; Marie Miller, publicity; and Robert Morr and Roland Muhn, sergeants-at-arms. The Junior hlistory Club members elected for their officers Bob Maxwell, president; Roy Carlson, vice president; Lois Mains, secretary; and Betty Beber, treasurer. The senior group meets at the Y. M. C. A. the first and third Wednesdays of each month. The junior organization holds its meetings the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Although the groups meet separately, the meetings are conducted in the same manner. The session is opened with a business meeting in which the roll is taken, new business is discussed, and the program committee for the next meeting is an- nounced. The members then have a round table discussion which is led by the committee chairman. Entertainment and refreshments are provided and much fun is had by all. At the bank. Consumer ' s Education. Page 47 . f K o r K - flH H Pt ' t « t t - At) ' W i IjK rifi S ' «l,¥  mIa , Top row: E. Grubb, B. Kelly, A. Muzzillo, R. Garman, K. McKenney, E. Axtell, R. Carlson, P. Daub, L. Helmick Second row: R. King, E. Johnson, H, Kreider, R. Maxwell, D. Folk, E. Wiley, D. Palmer, G. Renner. E. Thomas, R. Brown Third row: P. Coot, J. Graham, R. Muzzillo, M. Casebeer, R. Quance, W. McComb. W. Scott, G. Broderick, J. Kelly. A. Groqg Fojrth row: H. Wiley, J. Dawson, E. Foltz, R, Hersh, H. Noren, R. Craven, M. Yoder. R. Rhodes, E. Keller, H. Ford Fifth row: P. Walter, R. Eckhart, R. Thomas, E. Rinehold, R. Trader, D. Wimer, C, Groscup, Mr. Kreider, R. Ridlen Bottom row: J. Mclntyre. S. Condon, R. Pfister, D. McDarby, J. Davis, D. Stebing, M. Shanton Hl-Y CLUB The HI-Y Club, sponsored by the Y. M. C. A. of Auburn, is under the direction of Mr. Kenneth Ettner, Mr. hHarry Kreider, and Mr. Robert Raub. The purpose of this club is to extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian living. The meetings are held at the Y on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month and are opened with a short business session followed by a program which has been previously arranged. The members have had carefully selected speakers, and very successful and beneficial programs. On one occasion Mr. Merle Carver, State Boys ' Work Secretary, talked so understandingly with the members on the Problems of Youth that Mr. Carver was asked by the boys of the club to return and speak to the entire high school group on The Principles of Hi-Y. The officers elected the first semester were Gene Rinehold, president; Bob Trader, vice president; Bob Eckhart, secretary; and Dick Thomas, treasurer; and a new office this year, sergeant-at-arms, Charles Groscup. Officers for the second semester were Bob Trader, president; Gene Rinehold, vice president; Delbert Wimer, secretary; Dick Thomas, treasurer; and sergeant-at-arms, Charles Groscup. Gene converses with Mr. Carver. The hHi-Y emblem proudly displayed. Page 48 Top row: T. Tallen, P. Armstrong, R. Russell, H. Dicks, B. Gonser, M. Latson, V. Martin, E. McNabb, B. Stackhouse, G. Myles, B. Carper Second row: R. Renner, B. Conner, H. Buchs, E. Mitchell, R. Graham, F. Cripe, A. Blickenstaff, B. Reed, B. Grogg, M. Griffin Third row: M. Hofferman, J, Myer, V. Grubb, C. Batzer, R. Tarter, R. Mitchner, M. Tritch, B. Beber, J. Armstrong, P. Kain Fourth row: B. Steckley, G. McDougall, L, Miller, F. Pervine, M. Mark, M. Corkwell, D. hiardy, R. Davis, M. Farnham, B. Schaab, R. Fredrick Fifth row; J. Cupp, B. Short, M. Swartz, Miss S+ienke, Miss Dawson, Miss DeLancey, B. Roth- haar, M. Ketcham, E. Wible, hi. Mitchner, N. Galliher Bottom row: P. hlutzler, B. Shutt, H. Barley, R. Warstler. J. Warstler GIRL RESERVES The purpose of the Girl Reserves Is to make a more congenial and worthwhile social life for the girls of Auburn h igh School. The sponsors of the organization are Miss DeLancey, Miss Dawson, and Miss Stienke. Officers elected by the club are Betty Rothhaar, president; Barbara Short, vice president; Marjorie Ketcham, secretary; and Mary Alice Swartz, treasurer. The girls have been active this year in planning many outstanding programs. It is significant that Auburn was chosen to be the convention city for the Girl Reserve Conference, thereby testifying to the efficient planning and concerted and successful execution of these plans. These conferences inculcate among the girls of the various organizations in this district a feeling of cooperation which is very helpful to the aim of this group. The various clubs held an all day session on Saturday, Nov. 4, 1939. The theme of the program for that day was Tomorrow ' s Daughter in the World of Tomor- row, chosen to help the girl of today In planning her future conduct. Luncheon was served to the girls at the Methodist and Lutheran Churches by the boys of the Hi-Y Club. The girls meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Y. M. C. A. The session starts with a short business meeting followed by a selective program. At the Girl Reserve Conference. Page 49 Top row: R. Reeder, B. Gee, L. Miller, J. Hughes, E. Miller, I. Shuey, W. Carper, M. Croy, M. McClellan, M. Smith, C. Baize r, L. Grogg Second row: R. Warstler, R. Branson, J. Wars tier, M. Mark, J. Seigel, J. Ni ' es, J. Ridenour, V. Grubb, B. Conner, R. Tarter Third row: D. Rieke. L. Reeder. D. Carmen, B. Wirts, J, Bowman, 1. Brown, C. Whitlock, J. hHull, B. Shuft. B. Walter. E. Werner Bottom row: L. Johnston, R. Renner, I. Swain, M. Ketcham, P. Hampshire, Miss Stienlce, M. Corkweli, M. Hersh, E. McNabb, S. Douglas HOME ECONOMICS CLUB Miss Stienke, the new member of the faculty this year, has taken over the leader- ship of the hfome Economics Club. Membership in this organization is open ex- clusively to the girls taking the home economics courses as a part of their curricula. The purpose of the group is to provide supervised social entertainment for the girls and to make possible educational discussion periods dealing with the problems pertinent to their course. Meetings are held twice a month at the school building on alternate Thursday evenings. The officers elected this year are Phyllis Hampshire, president; Marjorie Ketcham, vice president; Iris Swain, secretary-treasurer; and Mary Corkweli, news reporter. Funds for the year ' s activities were raised by club dues, skating parties, and selling candy at basketball games. Some of their numerous social activities were held with the boys of the Future Farmers of America Club. hHome Ec girls on their float and in class. Page 50 Top row: E. Thomas, N. Muhn, C. Beaty, M. Knisely, H, Buttermore, P. Shock, H. Abel, L. hHelmick, A. Brown Second row: B. Smith, D. Haynes, R. Shoudel, G. Thompson, G. Pay+on, W. Smith, R. Beaty, T. Wolf, R. Miller Third row: H. Werner, J. Mason, H. Carbaugh, C. Armstrong, W. Pfierman, G. Renner, J. But- termore, F. Goings, E. Srrrlth Bottom row: M. Green, R, Wise, M. Dilgard, D. Culbertson, Mr. Hornaday. L. Boger, M. Heffley, G. Gafken FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The Future Farmers of America had a profitable and pleasant year. The officers were DeLoss Culbertson, president; Lawrence Boger, vice president; Max Dilgard, secretary; Max Heffley, treasurer; Robert Wise, reporter; and Gale Gafken, watch dog. The meetings were held f ' he first and third Tuesday evenings of each month in the high school building. Many honors were won by the group. Max Green was a member of the livestock judging team, representing DeKalb County at the state contest held at Purdue University. Lawrence Boger, hloward V erner, and Bruce Provines were members of the muck crops judging team which placed third judging vegetables at the state fair. Lawrence Boger was the high scoring man in the county livestock judging team. Max Dilgard, DeLoss Culbertson, and Lawrence Boger were junior leaders who en- rolled and helped supervise a large number of 4-hH Club boys. Many of the highest awards were won at the Free Fall Fair. Those placing won free trips to the 4-hl Club Camp and cash awards for the winners. The following members qualified for the second degree: Charles Armstrong, Max FHeffley, Robert Wise, hloward Werner, Paul Schock, hHomer Abel, and Gale Gafken. Several parties with the FHome Economics Club added much interest to the year ' s activities. F. F. A. Boys at work. Page 51 Standing: M. Yoder, M. Brown, J. NIgg, E. Axtell, M, Swarrz, R. Riaien, L. Mains, D. Milier, J. Graham, M. Ketcham, M. Gramling, R. Morr. R. Muhn Seated: B. Short, M. Farnham, J. Buchanan, F. Crlpe, V. Martin, B. StecUey JUNIOR-SENIOR PLAY— GROWING PAINS The scene for the play is in the home of the Mclntyres ' where there seemed to have been a second Civil War declared. Terry, the terrible tomboy, and her too grown up brother, George, have disagreed over her unbecoming conduct. This brings an end to the mercurochrome age for Terry, much to Mother ' s and Dad ' s relief. The disease of adolescence has crept upon Terry, and the curtain rises on a typical family argument over high heels for daughter, who — typically — wins the verbal bout. But this is a great calm in comparison with the storm (or could it be Mrs. Pat- terson and her daughter, Elsie?) that blows in to find out the reason for such an unforgivable thing as not inviting innocent Elsie to their party. Difficulties arise as a new girl in the neighborhood, Prudence Darling, invites herself to the party and causes all the boys to think of Love with a capital L. As the party pro- gresses, problems from all angles unfold. Terry, un- happy because Prudence is gaining all the attention, tries the letter ' s technique, but fails miserably. George in the meantime has been sent to the store for refreshments, thus losing his promised dance with the belle of the ball. On this trip he becomes en- tangled with the law and ends up by spending the night in jail. As the family life gradually goes back into its familiar groove, George is informed by Prudence that he is too young, and Brian patches things up with Terry. They both swear off such demons as —WOMEN—! h-low could they have had the intuition to know that a new girl, Vivian, was to use her charms and wiles on them so soon. CAST George Mclntyre, Dick Ridlen Mrs. Mclntyre, Feme Cripe Sophie Mary Alice Swartz Flsie Patterson, Barbara Short Dutch Marlin Yoder Hal - ...Robert Morr Prudence ...Megan Farnham Miriam Veva Martin Vivian Jeanne Nigg Terry Mclntyre ....Lois Mains Prof. Mclntyre Don Miller Mrs. Patterson Marjorie Ketcham Brian Bud Axtell Omar .Jim Graham Pete Roland Muhn Patty Rose Anne Davis Jane Judy Buchanan Page 52 Back row: L. Boger, B. McCullough, R. Titler, M. Gramling, R. Carlson, C. Groscup, J. Gra- ham, R. King, D. Kintner Second row: R. Shull, M. Latson, A. Alexander, B. Steckley, L. Shook, R. Craven, M. John- son. E. Axtell, J. Mines, R. Close, M. Yoder, M. Farnham, J. Buchanan, B. Short, G. Myles, M. hianson Kneeling: M. Sisson. H. Ford Seated: F. Cripe, M. Swar+z, hi. Mitchner, M. Brown, L. Mains. B. Schaab, V. Martin, E. Mc- Nabb. E. Mcintosh, R. Warsiler, R. Graham OPERETTA— CHIMES OF NORMANDY The setting for the light opera is in Corneville, a village of Nornnandy, in the seventeenth century. Germaine meets Grenicheux, who reminds her of her vow that she will marry him because he saved her from drowning. But Germaine ' s problems are multiplied because Gaspard has promised that she will marry Bailli. hienri. the count, returns to his castle, hie is told a i • „ „,i,„ ..„ , . . , , , , I , H r I I Applvmg make-up. that it IS haunted, and that the bells of the castle kk ) y t will ring out when the rightful master shall return. Germaine, who wished to escape old Gaspard, Serpolette, and Grenicheux, all take advantage of the fair and hire themselves out to Count hienri. The Count enlists the aid of the village people to find the cause of the strange noise and ghostly Ti P apparitions in the castle. ' r? tp% m . When old Gaspard is discovered as the cause of jL . all the ghostly legends, the miser, who has his treas- ,■ ures in the castle, goes completely berserk. The vil- • lagers then hear the castle bells ring out for the first iHH , time since the flight of the old Marquis de Lucenay. Through an old document left by the Marquis at the time of his flight, it is learned that he has con- fided his daughter to Gaspard ' s care. Serpolette claim s to be that child, but It eventually turns out that Germaine is the real heiress, the true marchion- ess, and hienri, not Grenicheux, Is the one who saved her from drowning. ■ ■| - CAST m l i Henri, Count de Corneville Gertrude Louise Shook iSP VRB fsSFidL ] Bud Axtell Grenicheux. ...Raymond Close P ' ■ S S ' : f,? Iff A M i Gaspard Richard Craven Bailli Marlin Yoder n r ■ • Germaine Mary Johnson Serpolette Jane Mines Before Curtain time. Page 53 Top :cv.: D. Shimer, J. Graham, L. Boqer, E. Axtell, R. Thomas, R. Muhn Second row: E. Hornaday, D. Kintner, E. Wiley, R. Craven, G. Smith, R. McCullough Third row: M. hHodson, B. Brown, T. Wolf, C. hHoness, D. h-lardy, J. Seigel Fourth row: B. Pen land, M. Humbert, L. Miller, E. Miller, B. Beber, R. Tarter Bottom row: G. Openlander, M. Johnston, J. Hidy, Miss Brandon, G. Davis, R. Davis GIRL ' S AND BOY ' S CHORUS Every day of the week music of some sort could be heard gliding up and down the halls. The voices one heard every Monday and Wednesday mornings were those of the Girls ' Chorus. Those on Tuesday and Thursday mornings were the boys ' . Few in quantity, but pleasing in quality seems to describe them rather well. Miss Brandon ' s patience was certainly put to trial when the boys insisted on play- ing horse or even declaring a vacation. No one can ever really appreciate a director until he himself is one — so Confucius say. Favorite numbers of the boys were Kentucky Babe, Aye, Aye, Aye, On the Road to Mandalay, Sea Gypsy, and All Day on the Prairie. The girls were more cooperative and did some splendid work. A few of their best numbers were I Dream of Jeannle, Night Song, A Poor Man ' s Garden, Now the Day Is Over and CIrlbiribln. Both choruses contributed to the operetta, to the commencement exercises, and to the Spring Concert. The boys were accompanied by Edwin Hornaday and Miss Brandon; Demaris hHardy kept the girls on pitch. If you haven ' t heard them, better lend an ear, for you ' re missing something! Posing? Tri-State Glee Club. Page 54 Top row: J. Hughes, B. Steckley, tvt. Brown, D. Rieke, B. Gonser, M. Johnson, E. McNabb, V. Martin, M. Latson, A. Boger, J. Buchanan, E. Wible. G. Myles Second row: S. Douglas, L. Mains, P. Hutzler, M. Donaldson, H. Hawver, P. Hampshire, M. Hofferman, B. Williams, J. Myers, A. Bliclenstaff, S. Somers, M. Mark Third row: B. Rothhaar, J. Musser, V. Grubb, I. Mavis, E. McNabb, J. Folk, P. Mitchell, P. Western, B. Schaab, B. Kraus, E. Trovinger, J. Cox Fourth row: E. Webb, L. Reeder, I. Brown, M. Miller, M. Miller, R. Graham. E. Mitchell, B. Schooiey. B. Schaab, N. Woodbury, W. Seavers, H. Mitchner, N. Galllher. Fifth row: M. Corkwell, T. Tallen, D. Davidson, M. Haynes, R. Mitchner, F. Cripe, Miss Brandon. B. Short, H. Dicks, M. Ketcham, D. McClintock. M. Swartz Bottom row: R. Emerson, H. Moody, B. Armstrong, D. Carmer, M. Gary, R. Branson, J. Warstler GLEE CLUB Come on, girls, get your candy eaten so you can sing! This was usually Miss Brandon ' s first request at rehearsals. You can imagine how seventy girls would sing if they all were happily munching on a candy bar! But, all joking and candy aside, the g ' ris did produce some very pleasing numbers. Some of their favorites were Rain in October, Wide River, March of the Lit- le Tin Soldiers, hlusheen, and Gossip Joan. Speaking of gossip, the girls did plenty of that, too. No doubt a sergeant-at-arms would have put an end to that! The Glee Club was very proud of the new piano presented by the school board. The double octette, chosen from the entire club, sang at many social affairs. The group consisted of Martha Brown, Marilyn Cary, Marjorie Ketcham, Nancy Wood- bury, Thelma Tallen, Betty Williains, Judy Buchanan, Feme Cripe, Phyllis Hampshire, Gretchen Myles, Mary Alice Swartz, Ann Alexander, Ruth Graham, Beverly Gonser, Betty Steckley, and Barbara Short. The Glee Club sang in the operetta, for Commencement, the Fall Fair, the Spring Concert, and Baccalaureate. Officers were Ann Alexander, president; Feme Cripe, librarian; and Doreen McClintock, piano accompanist. Mary blends the tones. Page 55 Top row: R. Hendricks, D. Mc- Clintock, G. Smith. H. Abel, J. Albright, E. Johnson. G. Kraus. R. Beard. L. Helmick, R. Quance, M. Baughman Second row: I. Mavis. R. Quance, J. Weathers. E. Hornaday, W. Clark, H. Buchs. L. Miller, J. Cox, P. Smith, B. Reed, J. Kelly, D. Stebing Third row: E. Keller, E. Wiley, E. Grubb, T. Wolf H. Kreider. D. Kintner, B. Butler, D. Mark, C. Groscup, D. Palmer, K. Jack- man, R. Maxwell Fourth row: E. Axtell, D. Seavers, C. Whitlock, P. Hampshire, E. McNabb, L. Boger, L. Lawhead, J. Niles, H. Barley, P. Phelps. B. McNabb, D. Carmer, P. Armstrong, Mr. Wilcox Bottom row: E. Webb, K. Mcln- nis, V. Shambaugh, E. Trovinger, E. Dilgard. M. Brown, P. Kain, F. Cripe, J. Buchanan, S. Doug- las, M. Mark, M. Haynes, G. Broderick, E. Grogg BAND A blare of bugles, a ruffle of drums and the red and black of the Auburn h igh School marching band comes into view. Without these students and their director, Mr. Wilcox, football and basketball games would be, at times, rather drab affairs. But if the game is slow, or the breezes cool, or spirits low, the band can be de- pended upon to play its part. This year the band acquired a new feature — the majorettes. Five girls in school were chosen to fill this position. They were Martha Brown, Feme Cripe, Judy Buchanan, Patricia Kain, and Sue Douglas. The girls added a snap to the band with their white uniforms and flashing batons. They were led by our ever-faithful drum-major. Bud Axtell. We ' re sorry that this is his last year. The band ' s repertoire consisted of overtures, standard marches, selections, and popular pieces. Their favorites were America Invincible, Mercury Overture, The Little Red Fox, Oh, Johnny, and various college songs. To add another star to its crown, the band combined with the orchestra to pro- duce the finest Spring Concert ever given by Auburn h igh School. Rehearsals began in March and continued until May. Practice must have been the key to their success. May Mr. Wilcox ' s splendid work continue and long be remembered! t 1 k ,.v 1 n ■ . _  The band at the Fair. Page 56 The Maioretles. hSmf ' •F -.. ORCHESTRA There ' ll come a day, Is an old proverbial saying, but when applied to the orchestra. It Is certainly true. This organization Is a stepping stone to the band as most of the band members received their fetchin ' up In the orchestra, hlovi ' ever, regardless of the fact that the members were Inexperienced, they did splendid work. Someday the orchestra will receive as much attention and recognition as the band. Rehearsals were held last period on Mondays and Fridays. The first part of the hour could well be termed as tune-up-time, and to Mr. Wilcox ' s disgust, the trumpet section seemed to have a special hankerin ' for a popular piece entitled Scatter- Brain. Mr. Wilcox got the selection for them, and made the fellows play It so much that the whole school felt very much scattered. Besides playing for the Junior-Senior play and the operetta, the orchestra played for many outside activities. Frequent requests were Twentieth-Century Drawing Room, Orange Bowl, Martha, and Songs of Yesterday. Mr. Wilcox provided many original arrangements of the works of both classical and modern composers, and the students certainly demonstrated their appreciation by cooperating willingly in helping to make the Spring Concert a success. Top row: R. Quance, E. Grubb, K. Jackman, M. Yoder, E. Rlne- hold, D. Palmer, R. Hersh, G. Kraus Second row: !. Mavis, H. Buchs, E. Hornaday, E. Dllgard, V. Shambaugh, P. Hampshire, L. Miller, W. Clark, B. Walter, D. Stebing Third row: E. Grogg, E. McNabb, L. Boger, H. Barley, E. Tro- vinger, J. Niles. B. McNabb Fourth row: R. Muzzillo, V. Boucher. M. hlottman, B. Reed, F. Pervine, P. Phelps, V, Martin, T. Lawhead, A. Boger, P. Smith Bottom row: S. Broderick, M. Haynes, M. Mark, D. McClin- tock, Mr. Wilcox, B. Schooley, C, Lawhead, L. Lawhead, J. Kelly Page 57 tk Receiving athletic awards. Top row: R. Garman, R. Ecichart, K. McKenney, P. Oaub, L. Hemick, D. Miller Second row: E. Thomas, M. Knisely, E. Srubb, J. Graham. D. Palmer, C. Groscup Third row: W. Scott, R. Trader, W. Kail, R. Carlson, W. McComb, M. Yoder Fourth row: R. Butler, G. Renner, E. Wiley, R. Craven, R. Rhodes, E. Foltz Bottom row; P. Walter, D. McDarby, R. Hersh. E. Rinehold, G. Dicks THE LETTERMEN ' S CLUB The Lettermen ' s Club is made up of those who have received a letter in basketball, football, or track. The managers also receive letters. The outstanding boys of the football team who received red chenille letters were John Tarter, Charles Groscup, Dick Craven, Bill Scott, Denny McDarby, George Dicks, Gene Thomas, Paul Daub, Louis hielmick, Jim Graham, George Renner, Roy Carlson, Gene Rinehold, Bill Kail, Roy Rhodes, Ernie Foltz, Kent McKenney, and Paul Walter, who was manager. John Tarter was elected captain of the backfield and George Dicks captain of the line. White winged letters were given to the following boys who won a place on the track team: Charles Groscup, Robert Garman, Robert Eckhart, Bill Mc- Comb, Donald Palmer, Louis hielmick, Verlin Law- head, Paul Daub, Adrian Mavis, Keith Miller, Ernest Foltz, Gene Grubb, Archie Kirkpatrick, Robert White, Gene Wiley, Bob Shull, Bob Butler, Gene Rinehold, and Carleton Brandon, who was manager. The first ten boys on the basketball team were awarded black letters at the end of the season. Those receiving letters were Bob h-lersh, Bob Trader, Dick Craven, Gene Rinehold, Denny McDarby, Art Muzzillo, Ernie Foltz, Bill Scott, Bill McComb, and Paul Daub. The boys elected Bob hHersh and Gene Rine- hold co-captains of the team at the end of the year. Only seniors are eligible for silver footballs. Those receiving these were John Tarter, Dick Crav- en, Roy Rhodes, George Dicks, Jim Graham, Louis hielmick, Kent McKenney, Charles Groscup, Bill Kail, Gene Thomas, and Gene Rinehold. There were four basketball sweater awards pre- sented to the following seniors: Bob Trader, Bob h-Jersh, Dick Craven, and Gene Rinehold. The officers for the past year were president. Bob Hersh; vice president. Gene Rinehold; and secretary-treasurer, George Dicks. Page 58 Top row: D. Haynes, E. Hornaday, H. Kreider, K. McKenney, H. Abel, R. Wise, M. Green, P. Schock, M. Knisely Second row: L. Soger, W. Clark, D. McClinfock, W. Weathers. J. Douglas, H. Carbaugh, H. Carbaugh, J. Buttermore, B. Shoudel Third row: D. McCIIntock, J. Niqg, B. Rothhaar, B. Reed, E. Smith, P. Hampshire, W. Pfierman, B. Smith, J. Mason Fourth row: tvj. hHeffley, G. Gafken, T. Wolf, G. Renner, D. Culbertson, M. Dilgard, R. Muhn. A. Brown Bottom row: J. Ridenour, K. Mclnnis, J. Musser, R. Graham, E. Mitchell. B. Schooley, F. Gripe, N. Galliher. M, Farnham, P. Armstrong Student Orators. INTERSCHOLASTIC GROUP Pupils who have exce ' led in various subject; are chosen to compete in a wide variety of contests. In discussion were Kent McKenney, Wesley Clark, and Jack Weathers. Jack Douglas, Jean Musser, Estel Smith, Max Smolinske, and Jack Weathers represented Auburn in the algebra contest, and those entering the geometry section were Wesley Clark, David Mc- Clintock, and hHarry Kreider. For ability in English Betty Rothhaar, Doreen McClinfock, Ruth Graham, h arley Carbaugh, Nor- ma Galliher, Phyllis Armstrong, Eleanor Mitchell, Kathryn Mclnnis, Megan Farnham, Paul Smith, and Jeanne Nlgg were chosen as representatives. Ber- june Read, Roland Muhn, and Phyllis Hampshire competed in art. The following were outstanding in agriculture: Alfred Brown, Blake Smith, Jay Buttermore, Wilbur Pfierman, DuWayne Haynes, Homer Abel, Melvin Knisely, Paul Schock, Howard Carbaugh, Bob Wise, DeLoss Culbertson, John Mason and Max Dilgard. Feme Crlpe, Jane Ridenour, Betty Schooley, Edwin Hornaday, and DeLoss Culbertson entered 4-H competition. In F. F. A. George Renner, Lawrence Boger, Ted Wolf, Max Green, John Mason, and Max Heffley were prominent members. Contestants in corn judging were Bob Shoudel and Max Dilgard. In livestock judging Max Dilgard represented Auburn. Page 59 ART GROUP The purpose of this group is to impress upon its members an appre- ciation of the fine arts and to learn the fundamentals of drawing. The group is under the efficient supervision of Miss Sellers. A wide variety of activities is offered to the members, consisting of the study of printing, making the posters for the Junior-Senior play and the oper- etta, the study of design applied to leather block and printed textiles, pen and ink rendering, woodcarving, figure drawing, figure study, block print illustrations, and outdoor sketching. In this group are Robert Rink, Donald Miller, Louis hielmick, hiarold Buttermore, Raymond Close, Kent McKenney, Leon hHess, Robert Klee- man. Junior Beuchel, Bill Kail, James Graham, Norman Crothers, Gerald Rouch, Maurice Shanton, Roland Muhn, Joan Myers, Martha Brown, Doris Sharp, Kathryn Mclnnis, Rose Anne Davis, and Phyllis hHampshire. MANUAL TRAINING From a practical standpoint the manual training course, expertly taught by Mr. Cosper, is one of the most beneficial courses offered in our curriculum. Training is given in mechanical drawing, making and reading blueprints, knowledge of woods, general handicraft, and the use of power-tools. In this picture are Paul Daub, Donald Mark, Perry Wappes, Robert Wise, Robert Beaty, Richard White, Jay Buttermore, hiarold Mclnturf, George Dicks, Charles Arm- strong, Wilbur Pfierman, Donald Palmer, Norman Crothers, Cleo hHamman, Clinton Stebing, Maynard Baughman, Robert Widdicombe, Warren Smith, Richard Rieke, Blake Smith, Roy Rhodes, Bill Myers, Robert Sebring, Eugene Stafford, Dorsey Stebing, Bernard Butler, and Estel Smith. Page 60 COMMERCIAL GROUP The Commercial Group consists of the pupils who have excelled in the three fields of commercial work, bookkeeping, typing, and shorthand. The instructors in these courses are Miss DeLancey and Mr. Gumpp. In the typing group are Ann Alexander, Feme Cripe, Mildred Johnson, Jeanne Nlgg, and Betty Rothhaar. In the shorthand group are Eleanor Mitchell, Demaris hHardy, Betty Steckley, Veva Martin, Phyllis hiampshire, Phyllis Gillespie, and Luella Boger. In the bookkeeping division are Luella Boger, Paul Walter, Eugene Rinehold, Phyllis Gillespie, Veva Martin, and Betty Steckley. These students, because of the skill which they have acquired and developed In these courses, have made great strides in the preparation of entering the business world of today. BANKING CASHIERS On each Tuesday morning the banking cashiers, selected by the fac- ulty, enter the record of each student ' s deposit in the passbooks. As evidence of their aptitude. Thrift Incorporated r ecognized the Auburn School system as one of the best in the State of Indiana. In the picture are Paul Smith, Paul Walter, Delbert Wimer, Bill Scott, Eugene Rinehold, hienry Ford, Lawrence Boger, Mary Fretz, Evelyn Knlsely, Jean Musser, Irene Brown, George Dicks, Evelyn Werner, Mark Casebeer, Marie Miller, Marjorie Tritch, Calvin Clarke, Ruth Graham, Francis Rodebaugh, lona Shuey, Kathryn Mclnnis, Elolse Grogg, Betty Kayser, Dorothy Rieke, Marjorie Ketcham, Judy Buchanan, Mary Alice Swartz, and Imogene Mavis. Page 61 Artists on our stage. The pier at Circle Park. SUMMARY OF. .dJtVlTIES The various organizations in our high school are so diversified in purpose and activity that each pupil is given an opportunity to participate In his special interests. Added interest is created for the students by the fact that the faculty actively sponsors the movement of the clubs. Miss Stienke was sponsor of the hHome Eco- nomics Club; Miss DeLancey, Miss Dawson, and Miss Stienke were the sponsors of the Girl Reserves; Mr. Ettner supervised the hIi-Y boys; Mr. Weathers led the History Clubs; and Mr. Hornaday sponsored the Future Farmers of America. These organizations foster originality, the development of initiative, and the idea of cooperative working, all of which are essential in the preparation of our World of Tomorrow. Although many talented and prominent students are graduating this year, there are those in the ranks of the lower classmen who will follow the enviable records set up for them by previous classes. Miss Auburn. Photographer ' s delight. Page 62 3 ' JUL - •— X.-W-0-TT ■g- ' i] rij I £ r J fi s i) -flJ i £ 7 J fi I) The qualities, speed, power, coordination, and fast-thinking, which are so essential to every athlete, coincide perfectly with the attributes symbolized by our theme. Auburn hiigh School teams in the three major sports — football, basketball, and track — exemplify the use of these attributes and also the most liberal ideas of coach- ing. As a result of this, our teams are always near the top. Each year the squads progress in competition with other schools and build up a great following and ad- miration because of the enviable records set by them. Many of our boys always uphold the honor of our schools and carry on the ideals of the World of Tomorrow. Page 63 COACH YOUNG Zeke is well known throughout the state as an able coach. In addition to teaching physical education in the Auburn Schools his coaching activities at Auburn High include the coaching of the football and track teams. Zeke ' s teams have always given a good account of themselves and have won many honors for our school. This year the football team under his guidance came through with four wins, two losses, and one tie. Noon league basketball and baseball are also in his care. Zeke ' s wit, attitude and ability have made him a part of Auburn High. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Auburn High School Athletic Association, or the A. A. A., consists of the members of the football, basketball, and track squads, and the pupils purchasing season basketball tickets. In former years the association selected the various sport managers, but now it is in the hands of the coaches. The boys chosen this year were Paul Walter, football manager; Marlin Yoder, basketball man ager; and Carleton Brandon, track manager. The association is officially supervised by Mr. Miller, but is conducted by its office ' ' s. The officers elected by the student body were Eugene Rinehold, president; Martha Brown, secretary; and Mr. Schooley, faculty-treasurer. It is their duty to carry out the business side of the athletic program of Auburn High School. The A. A. A. handles the general atheltic fund used to further and develop interest in sports. The Girls ' Athletic Association is important to the girls ' sports activities of the school. Their activities are interesting, educational, and widely varied. Miss Duff, the physical educational teacher, includes basketball, volleyball, baseball, badminton, tennis, archery, and track in their program. Martha Brown, their able president, has led the organization in a manner which merits considerable credit. Mr. Schooley Martha Brown Eugene Rinehold Page 64 COACH BERNS Hermie ' s second year in Auburn High has proved a great success. His pleasing per- sonality has won him many friends and com- panions throughout the entire community. When we look at the record of the Auburn Red Devils for this year, we find that it con- sists of only five defeats. This is due to his splendid work with the boys. His ability as a basketball coach will long be remembered. With his teachings of sophomore history and safety, he has shown his interest in young people. Our hats are off to a swell six- footer! • ' U t- v_ C , . MANAGERS Mr. Berns and Mr. Young appoint as managers for the various sports the boys most capable of fulfilling the positions. These boys cannot be given the credit due them in proportion to the work required. Coach Young chose for track manager, Carleton Brandon. Cardy succeeded in carrying out his job admirably. Paul Walter was appointed football manager for his second consecutive year. The fact that Paul was chosen for a second season gives evidence that his work leaves nothing to be desired. Marlin Yoder, selected by Mr. Berns as basketball manager, performed his task throughout the long season efficiently. This year the new position of assistant bas- ketball manager was filled by Sammy Brown. -J The four yell leaders this year were supervised by Mr. Schooley. Many new original combinations were arranged by our leaders. Pat Phelps, Martha Donaldson, Jean Hidy, and Dick Ridlen were selected as the cheer leaders. Paul Walter Marlin Yoder Carleton Brandon Page 65 p FOOT EARL CARR Page 66 BALL G. Dicks, E. Thomas C. Groscup, P. Daub L. Helmick. R. Eckhart ►-• 4 R. Ridlen, R. Carlson W. Scott, L. Palumbo MEMORIAL FIELD Page 67 Get that man! The Earl Carr Memorial Field under the lights. FOOTBALL GAMES By the time school had started, there had been about two weeks of practice for fifty inexperienced boys. Although there were seven lettermen left on the squad, it was handicapped considerably. Nevertheless we had a successful season. The first encounter with Columbia City ended in a tie, 1 2 to 12. This was a very rough and exciting game all the way through. Several new players saw action during the course of the game. Next the Red Devils traveled to Decatur where they won an easy victory and displayed a good brand of ball. The score was 33 to 0. The strong team at hlowe Military Academy proved too much for the Red Devils and gave them their first licking of the season, 26 to 0. Martha and Pat lead the yells. Page 68 Straight arm! ' Zeke giving a pointer. FOOTBALL GAMES One of the highlights of the season was the Bluffton game. This was the first game at home under the new lights. It was fitting that the Red Devils won 19 to 7. Another defeat came from the hands of Central from Fort Wayne. It was a rainy night and Central swamped us I 8 to 6. On the next Saturday afternoon the Red Devils defeated the hiicksville team from Ohio. After having a hard time getting started, the Red Devils won, 13 to 6. October 27 brought the game of the season with the Garrett Railroaders. A big crowd witnessed this game in the rain. It ended 6 to in favor of the Red Devils. The seasonal record of the Red Devils was good this year. They won 4 games, lost 2, and tied I . Jean and Dick boost the team. Page 69 William McComb VARSITY BASKETBALL Come on, yell! In the dressing roonn. RICHARD CRAVEN (Dick)— Guard Dick was known for his accuracy at the foul line and his side shots. Due to his continual driving, his position will be hard to fill. PAUL DAUB (Dobe)— Forward Dobe, besides being one of our tallest players, was a very useful member of the squad. Being a sophomore great things are ex- pected from him in the future. ERNEST FOLTZ (Ernie)— Guard E ' -nie, a junior, did his utmost on both offense and defense. He will be expected to do great things next year. ROBERT HERSH (Bob)— Forward Bob will be well remembered for his clever ball-handling. He proved himself a very valuable player by usually being in the cluster of any offensive play. WILLIAM McCOMB (Bill)— Guard Bill, another sophomore, is known for his long shots and ability to recover the ball. He will be a great help to the team next year. Page 70 (y . c Dennis McDarby Arthur Muzzillo Eugene Rineho:d William Scot! Robert Tr VARSITY BASKETBALL DENNIS McDARBY (Denny)— Center Denny. our 6 ' 5 boy, was the highest scorer in the conference this year. He was a great help to the team and will be back again next year. ARTHUR MUZZILLO (Art)— Center Art ' s left-handed shots and snappy defense made him an asset to the team. He is only a junior, therefore, he will be relied upon next year. EUGENE RINEHOLD (Gene)— Forward Gene ' s last year on the squad proved a great success. Although he received many hard knocks, he was always ready to enter the game. WILLIAM SCOTT (Bill)— Forward Although Bill is small, he was one of the hardest driving boys on the team. He Is known for his accurate one-handed shots. We are looking forward to two more years of great playing from Bill. ROBERT TRADER (Doc)— Guard Doc did his part toward the success of our team this year. He was known for his long shots. His fighting spirit will be greatly missed next year. ,«?=■ The squad with their chariot. Denny gets tough. Page 71 V .. y standing: E. Foltz. P. Daub, A. MuzziHo. Mr. Berns (Coach |, D. McDarby, R. Hersh. M. Yoder (Manager) Seated: W. Scott. E. RInehold, R. Craven, W. McComb, R. Trader BASKETBALL Coach Herman Berns had a veteran squad to pici ' from because graduation had taken only three men from the team. The first game to test our strength was with the Ashley Aces. The Red Devils proved to be supreme by winning, 36 to 17. In the first home game we won a thriller from the Waterloo Wildcats by a score of 28 to 19. The Bluffton Tigers came to Auburn confident, but the Red Devils proved too powerful, winning their first conference game, 46 to 25. The Red Devils had an easy time turning back the Butler Windmills, 33 to 21. The team lengthened their winning streak to five games when they defeated the fast Leo team, 40 to 23. At Kendallville the Red Devils met their first defeat at the hands of the strong Comet five, 32 to 29. The next week-end the boys came back to win a decisive victory over hlowe Military Academy, 35 to 24. Again the Red Devils were defeated by the same Kendallville five that handed them their previous defeat. This time the score was 3 I to 25. Next we won our second conference game by defeating the Central Tigers of Fort Wayne, 29 to 28. It was a thrilling game to the last minute. One of the biggest margins the Red Devils had this year was a win over the Decatur Yellow Jackets by a score of 56 to 25. This was their third win in conference competition. New hiaven was upset by the Red Devils by a 47 to 36 final score. Next came one of the big games of the year. South Side of Fort Wayne was a little too strong for the Red Devils, giving us a 41 to 25 beating. Not giving up, our squad came back to trim their old rivals, the Garrett Railroaders, 43 to 32, in a fast and thrilling game. It was a conference game for both teams. The Angola Hornets met defeat when the Red Devils spilled them 41 to 25 after a close game in the first half. In a double-header, the boys won from the Warsaw Tigers, 42 to 29, and lost to a very strong North Side team, 28 to 16. On Friday night, Feb. 9, the Red Devils trimmed LaGrange after coming from behind in the first quarter. The game ended 49 to 37. On Saturday night, Feb. 10, the Red Devils had a wild and woolly fight with Central Catholic In the bus. Get that ball! Page 72 G • ii|r3 ' A Standing: Mr. Coar (Coach), C. Daub, R. Muzzillo, R. Roihhaar, M. Casebeer, J. But+ermore, L. Hess, R. Brown (Manager) Seated: C. Honess, R. Kleeman, R. Pfister, G. Broderick, R. Garman, R. Eckhart, C. Hamman BASKETBALL of Fort Wayne. After leading at the half, the Red Devils lost a tough one, 35 to 26. The next week-end the Red Devils went to Columbia City where they defeated the Eagles in a rough game, 39 to 31. This was another conference game. The Auburn Red Devils won their last game of the season and also the title of the North- eastern Indiana Conference by defeating the hlartford City Airedales in a thrilling game, 48 to 37. In the conference the Red Devils had a record of 6 wins and no losses. Denny Mc- Darby won the individual scoring crown of the conference with 83 points in the six games. Although the Red Devils were upset in the sectional tourney by their arch-rivals, Garrett, they made a very good showing. In the first game we defeated Butler, the host team, by a 44 to 13 margin. On Friday afternoon our boys swarmed over the Fremont Eagles 48 to 17. In the semi-finals we were again on the long end of the score in the game with Spencerville. It ended 47 to 28. Proving that even the best teams lose once in a while, the score of 42 to 36 in Garrett ' s favor removed us from competition. Better luck next year! SECOND TEAM Auburn 36 Ashley 17 Auburn 26 Waterloo 10 Auburn 24 Bluffton 19 Auburn 32 Butler 12 Auburn 25 Leo 12 Auburn 24 Kendallville 19 Auburn 3! hHowe 16 Auburn 25 Kendallville 16 Auburn 15 Central 19 Auburn 27 Decatur 7 Auburn 18 New hHaven 26 Auburn 13 South Side 31 Auburn 26 Garrett 18 Auburn 23 Angola 14 Auburn 15 Warsaw 18 Auburn 14 North Side 7 Auburn 38 LaGrange 15 Auburn 19 C. Catholic 17 Auburn 18 Columbia City 16 Auburn 26 hHartford City 14 The second team, coached by Don Coar and hHerman Berns, made an impressive start by winning eight consecutive games. The Imps leave a splendid record of 16 victories and 4 defeats for the season of 39-40. A pep session. Free throw practice. mm 4 ' . ' 4r m ' 1 m f ■H VR. Page 73 Standing: A. Grogg, E. Sfebing, D. Folt, C. Groscup, J. Bu+termore, S. Condon, D. Stebing, H. Mclnturf Seated: P. Walter. K, McKenney, H. Buttermore, E. Rinehold, D. Wimer, M. Yoder, D. Palmer NOON LEAGUE AND INTERCLASS BASKETBALL The students were entertained from 12:20 to 1:00 by some very thrilling basket- ball games. Zeke Young sponsored noon league this year. The team captains chose their players. Many of these players were on the second team in previous years. This gave them an opportunity to continue playing basketball even though they could not make the varsity. Many of these games were overtimes. There were ten teams in the league. The captains were Paul Walter, Donald Palmer, Delbert Wimer, Gene Thomas, Howard Dean, Bob Morr, Bernard Roth, Bill Kail, Roy Rhodes, and Charles Groscup. Charlie Groscup ' s team won the title by winning all their games but one. After the season was over there was a tournament which Delbert Wimer won. In interclass competition the senior team came through with a record of ! I wins and I defeat. The freshmen finished second, sophomores third, and the juniors fourth. The senior team was composed of Delbert Wimer, Marlin Yoder, hiarold Buttermore, Paul Walter, Charles Groscup, Sandy Condon, Donald Palmer, and Kent McKenney. The team was coached by Gene Rinehold. Scenes at noon league. Page 74 Top row: D. Carmen, J. Cupp, P. Armstrong, R. Russell, B. Close, D. Heitz, J. Heller, E, Grogg T. Tallen. P. Hampshire, C. Whitlock, J. Armstrong, L. Johnston Second row: H. Dicks, D, Davidson, P. Phelps, R. Mltchner, J. Niles. B Kraus, E. Wible, P. Kain, B. Steckley Third row: V. Martin, R. Reeder. N. Galliher, D. Rieke, M. Swartz, J Mitchell, M. Hofferman, M. Thacher Fourth row: B. McNabb, B. Gonser, E. McNabb. G, Myles, E. Dilgard, J. N. Woodbury, E. Mitchell, B. Schooley, M. Corkwell Bottom row: M. Haynes, S. Douglas, A. Alexander, H. Mitchner, Miss Duff Cripe, B. Short, L. Mains, M. Farnham Shutt, H. Barley, B. Folk, B.Schaab, P. Buchanan. B. Schaab, M. Brown, F. GIRLS ' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Girls ' Athletic Association is an organization for the promotion of good sportsmanship, cooperation, and friendship among sixty-six of the girls of high school who attend its sports activities. They were led through another successful year by Miss Wilma Duff, the girls ' physical education teacher, and also officers elected last spring which are as follows: Martha Brown, president; hiilda Mitchner, vice president; Ann Alexander, secretary; and Feme Cripe, treasurer. The major sports consist of soccer, speedball, volleyball, basketball, track, and baseball. The minor sports are hiking, dancing, badminton, shuffleboard, bicycling, tennis, golf, deck tennis, table tennis, and horseshoes. All the members look forward to their annual spring banquet in May at which they receive awards for their achievements. Last spring the president awarded the loving cup for the outstanding freshman to Pat Kain. Hilda Mitchner received the outstanding athlete award, and Betty Schooley was awarded the sportsmanship plaque. A group of members represented the club at the Play Day at Kendallville in De- cember. State Play Day was held at hiammond last year. The seniors who received their state plaques were Jane hiines, Betty Cupp, Margaret Snepp, and Jean Trader. G. A. A. Girls caught in phases of activity. Page 75 • ' .r- I If i R. Rhodes, D. Palmer ' T E. Grubb, K. McKenney • f f i] TRACK As soon as weather permlfted the practice of track, about forty boys tried out for the track team. After a few weeks of practice, Zeke picked out the best boys and took them to Garrett where they had their first com- petition. Garrett was a little more powerful than expected, and won 79 to 35. After additional practice, the track team traveled to hlowe Academy where they defeat- ed the Cadets 63 to 40. The Auburn track team cele- brated their first meet held in this city in the last twelve years by emerging victorious over Columbia City, 69 to 46. The event was held on Auburn ' s new Earl Carr Memorial Field. The next meet was a triangu- lar meet at our new field with Waterloo and Butler. Out of the thirteen events the Mcin- tosh boys took eleven first places. The meet ended with Auburn having 80 points, But- ler 28, and Waterloo 6. On your mark! m Grubb putting the shot. On May 5 the Auburn team competed in the conference trackc-event held at Fort Wayne. We placed sixth in this diff ' icuOT noeet. loffrhe la ' st home meet ithe Auburn track team lost to W. McComb, p. Daub M. Knisely. D. Miller i fi E. Rinehold, C. Groscup Page 76 TRACK Kendallvllle by a close margin. It was finally decided by the relay events. It ended with Kendallvllle in the lead by the score of 6 1 to 54. The next event on our calendar was the sectional track meet in Fort Wayne. hHowever, we failed to place. Taking the low hurdles. Finally the freshman and sophomore boys of Auburn and Garrett had a meet of their own. Auburn came out on the long end of a 59 to 39 score. For outstanding work in track, white-winged chenille letters were awarded to the following boys: Charles Groscup, Rob- ert Garman, Robert Eckhart, Bill McComb, Donald Palmer, Louis hielmick, Verlin Lawhead, Paul Daub, Adrian Mavis, Keith Miller, Melvin Knisely, Kent Mc- Kenney, John Tarter, Stanley hHines, Don Miller, Ernest Foltz, Gene Grubb, Archie Kirpat- rick, Robert White, Gene Wil- ey, Bob Shull, Bob Butler, Gene Rinehold, and Carleton Brandon, manager. No doubt the sport of track will become more and more prominent in A. H. S. in future years because of the ade- quate facilities provided by our new athletic field. ! 4 I t R. Eckhart, R. Butler R. White, V. Lawhead r L } ■% S. Mines, K. Miller ! 9 It i R. Shull, J. .Tarter ll A. Kirkpatrick, A. Mavis k. j R. Garman, L. Helmicic Page 77 In the relay. Our team coming on the floor. SUMMARY OF ATHLETICS As a whole the athletic teams of Auburn hHigh School were very successful during this past year. The football team won four victories and suffered two losses. Four of the back- field men and most of the linemen were seniors. Because of this we are losing eight of the first eleven by graduation. Our basketball team won first place in the N. E. I. C. by recording six victories and no losses. Denny McDarby won the scoring honors of the whole conference. Although the team did not go so far in the tourney as they did last year, the Red Devils made the impressive record of fifteen wins and five losses. This is a good ac- complishment for any team. hHowe Military Academy and New hiaven were dropped from the next year ' s schedule of games. Washington of South Bend has been selected to replace one of the vacancies in the schedule. Last spring the track team did well considering its inexperienced men. They won three meets and lost two. They placed seventh in the N. E. I. C, but failed to place In the sectional track meet. This spring about seventy boys turned out with more enthusiasm than ever before, which was something that really pleased Zeke. Because of the ability of many of these boys, we are expecting to see them really win the highest places in their coming meets. It isn ' t widely knCiwn, but Auburn had a few hard working golfers who won two out of five meets entered. Charles Groscup brought honor to the school by being low medalist In the N. E. I. 0. Golf Meet. The lettermen who are graduating this year are Dick Craven, Bob hiersh, Bob Trader, Gene Thomas, George Dicks, Louis hielmick, Kent McKenney, Roy Rhodes, James Graham, Charles Groscup, Bill Kail, John Tarter, Donald Miller, Gene RInehold, and Donald Palmer. Visiting athletes. Charlie taking off. ' Page 78 }j jj in D }] Thp Morning Hangover EDITION 349X2-116 PRICE FOO CENTS CORNY INDUSTRY MOVES TO AUBURN It has been rumored for some- time that the Corny Breakfast- food Company, known throughout the world and DeKalb county, has been looking for a suitable loca- tion for a branch plant. Our own metropolis has been under con- sideration for some time, but It was not until the Auburn Cham- ber of Commerce offered the company a choice plot of land situated at Auburn Junction on the majestic banks of Cedar Creek that it definitely decided on our city. This location will enable it to take advantage of free water power, thus cutting down the pro- duction cost of Cornies. The Corny Corporation is the largest manufacturer of breakfast cereal in the world today. For over one hundred years Cornies have had the reputation for the corniest corn breakfast cereal on the market. The Corny Corpora- tion is noted for its shady trans- actions with employees and other business associates. Although the Corny Corporation at first had some trouble with several better business bureaus and different or- ganizations over false advertising, its advertisements are guaranteed truthful now. The authenticity of each advertisement is Insured by the F. W. Weather ' s Insurance Agency, which Is good, but not good enough. hiermie Q. Shortchanger, the present president of the company, announced that the board of di- rectors will operate the Au- burn branch plant. These out- standing characters were chosen for their long scholastic record. They are as follows: president and advertising manager, Jason J. Davis; vice-president and person- nel director, ' Orangutan Muhn; secretary - treasurer, Delberto (Slippery Fingers) Wimer. The board will take charge In early Jucember. The Auburn Chamber of Com- merce made many sacrifices to persuade the Corny Corporation to locate In our city. More con- cessions will probably be made in the near future for the interest of the company. Although the gi- gantic Corny Corporation em- ploys many workers, the crime and corruption with which it pollutes a city demoralizes the population so that a peace loving citizen can have no peace. Over one hundred years ago In a deserted toolshed In the little town of Swindlevllle the Corny Corporation was founded, hlomer Q. Corney, who ' s name the cor- poration bears, obtained a char- ter from the state government In 1830 and began to manufacture the Corny product. Although at first the Corny product came In only one flavor. It now comes In four different ones, each one corn- ier than the first. The Corny Cor- poration had a difficult time be- coming recognized and for years It just managed to survive. Many wondered why it did, but today It Is the largest selling breakfast food on the market. After the death of Homer Q. Corny, J. T. Twlttlebottom be- came president. Twittlebottom was a progressive man and he started the Corny Corporation on the road to world-wide recogni- tion. Today anybody who Is anybody has to be somebody to be any- body to get any place In the first place. Thus they eat Cornies. Ater twenty years of existence the Corny Corporation had five employees and $3.17 in the bank. Besides the main plant, which was still the toolshed In Swindlevllle. Cornies had branch plants in three other cities, St. Joe. Concord, and Booglevllle. The first Corny catastrophe was In the crash of forty-nine. In this dark hour the Corny stock dropped from minus three to minus thirty-three. The outlook for the stock-owners of the corporation was almost as bad as that of a widow who hopes to col- lect from an F. W. Weathers In- surance Policy. blowever, the corporation sur- vived, and today its reputation Is unquestioned. It has grown to the extent that all world famous athletes such as Ima Drawback, world famous spit-ball champion, U. R. Fllmsey, 100 yard college record holder, and our own local white hope. Weasel Kail, dead- [Contlnued on next page) Page 79 THE MORNING HANGOVER ' MOO CLUB HELD ANNUAL BANQUET IN THE BREW ROOM OF AU- BURN ' S LEADING NIGHT CLUB, KAIL ' S EM- PORIUM numerous to mention. Dance music was furnished by Alfredo Brown and his guitar. Soloists were Piedmont (Boo Boo) Hamman and Lil ' Abner Deetz, The leading social event of the year took place last week in the Brew Room of Kail ' s Emporium, All the 400 attended dressed in the latest Parisian styles. Miss Sue Douglas, president of the club, came dressed in a flowing evening gown of Nile-green bur- lap, orchid shoes, red purse, and wore a flaming corsage of early spring dandelions. She was es- corted by Bat Thomas. Mr. Thomas was attired in a pair of bright purple boxing trunks, bright red gloves, pea green gym shoes, dark yellow spats, and a brilliant blue turtle neck, displaying the words Bid ' s Place complete with address. Bat chose brass knuckles and a black-jack for ac- cessories. Next to arrive was Annie Roonie Alexander escort- ed by Monsieur Hank Mclntyre. vice president of the club. Miss Alexander was attired in a made- over gym suit complete with bus- tle. She wore deep purple anklets with heeless shoes. The heel es- corted her. Hank was attired In a two-tone sun suit carrying a blue toy bucket and spade. The next notables to arrive were Cas- anova Groscup and an unknown girl from a nearby city. Mr. Groscup was attired in a flannel night-shirt. He explained this by the fact that he had to be in at eight or no ice cream money for a week. The girl friend wore a scarlet 5-piece suit with green buttons. Other notables who attended were Gertrude Wible, heiress to the Wible Popcorn millions, Weasel Kail, fur magnate. Miss Doreen McClintock, seventeen- year-old wonder girl and heiress to the beautiful McClintock Man- sion opposite Hefty Manors on State Road 8, Windy Weath- ers, son of F. W. Weathers, Insur- ance tycoon, and many others too CORNY INDUSTRY MOVES TO AUBURN (Continued from preceding page) weight boxing champ, partake of the cereal at least three times a day. They say, There ' s nothing as corny as Cornles. The Corny Corporation has been noted for its spectacular ad- vertising methods. Today you can obtain a free, Individual size pack- age of Connies by merely ripping the top off of your automobile and sending It along with three dollars worth of stamps to the main office of Corny Incorpor- ted. So what! EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS 1 5c and down Bill McComb and Gulliver McDarby Buy MUZZILLO ' S BONELESS BANANAS MUZZEY ' S FRUIT STAND TRAVEL THE NEW WAY Piedmont Furnishes the thumb •AH, THOSE EYES! PIEDMONT HAMMAN ' S THUMBING SERVICE hie met her In the meadow, As the sun was shining low; They walked along together. In the twilight aftorglow; Her big eyes shown upon him, As brilliant as the stars As he let down the pasture bars. She neither smiled nor thanked him, For indeed, she knew not how, For he was just a farmer lad, and She a Jersey cow. VOTE FOR WEASEL KAIL FOR DOG-CATCHER A man of Integrity who Is capable of holding this Important office. Your support will be appreciated and needed. WANTED: OLD COINS MAX MEHL McINTYRE The Money Man HOW TO BE IN THE KNOW or KEYHOLE TECHNIQUE by EVELYN (it ' s my business) WIBLE P. S. Find her at Jake ' s FOR RENT OFFICE SPACE Formerly used by NOREN X NIGG NOTICE! Sunday afternoon at 11:02 o ' clock Sir Malcomb Mclntyre will race his Fleet Ford 60 at the Madden Speedway on East 7th Street. Don ' t fail to be on hand to see Mr. Mclntyre attempt to cracic several speed records now held by Shirley Temple. Page 80 THE MORNING HANGOVER SOUP ' S ON Because of the lack of money and the necessity of food, four little girls, namely, Russ, Gab- by, Daisy, and Hop, furnished their own eats for the tourney. It had been agreed that each would bring enough for one meal. Russ, deciding upon a perfect meal brought — one two lb. box of Velveeta cheese, one loaf Per- fection Sunshine Bread (when she knew very well everyone else wanted Silvercup) and also one five cent bag of potato chips, purchased at Bishops. Incident- ally, Dead Eye Jake is Pop Russell ' s worst rival. Gabby. forgetting the princi- pal rule about a beautiful waist- line, bought one lb. of Phil Kretz ' s delicioub crunchy cookies. Being a cheapskate and trying to get by on her loquacious tongue, the only other thing she bought was a 5c bag of potato chips, also purchased at Bishops. She gol these from Little Arkansas, Roger Russell ' s rival {she refused a date). Daisy, the bashful, got extrav- agant and charged one large can of ripe olives (nobody likes ' em but Hop ), one can of yellow baby corn, one jar raspberry jam, and one 5c bag of potato chips on her mother ' s bill at Kretz ' s. Hop hopefully walked into Kretz ' s, fought with a guy and won her usual place by the scales (the candy is located near there). There, quietly munching on those luscious, fresh chocolate covered peanuts she thought she had lOc. The big problem was whether to get one box of Jason J. Davis ' s lovely Connies or to get one five- cent bag of potato chips and a nickel ' s worth of daisy drops. Considering her figure and every- thing, she decided on the Connies, much to the delight of Jason J. Davis, president of the Connies Co., Onangutan Muhn, vice pnesident, and Lucky Delbento {Slippery Fingens) Wimen, the mahanajah of the East End and secnetany of that gneat concenn. FOO— LOSOPY Who thinks a blonde is one best bet? Who is it falls ton her. and yet . nows she ' s a camouflaged bru- nette? The Boob! A q ' ' doesn ' t have to watch .he speeedometen to know what hen boy friend is dniving at. A pessimist is one who starts out canrying an umbnella . . . just in case ... an optimist is one who knows he can bornow one if lecessany. On mules we find two legs behind And two we find befone, We stand behind befone we find What the two behind ane fon. Rhodes; What do you con- sider the best years of a woman ' s life? Trader: Oh, about the first five vears that she ' s nineteen. Weathers Company STOCKS AND BONDS This week ' s special — $400 worth of Auburn Stock WII At Sa ROW TARR ' S Book Store Recommends these Books: HOW TO ATTEND THE JR-SR. BANQUET ON 15c Robert Benton Trader WOMEN Casanova Groscup HOW TO BE BEAUTIFUL Jean (Glamour Girl) Hughes Join the MYSTIC NIGHTS of CEDAR CREEK See ALFREEDO BROWN for Information Rose Anne Davis: Gracious, but you and Pete were gone a long time. Have a blowout? Demaris Hardy: No, he nev- Dr spent a cent. Wimer: I have ' Scarlett ' fever. Hofferman: When did you get it? Wimer: While seeing ' Gone With the Wind ' . 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George Dicks wrote: The New York Yankees ._ 9 Adolf Hitler .1 10 G ARN ' S CANDY CO . wholesale Distributors of Candy, Coco-Cola Fountain Supplies, Fancy Box Candies, and School Supplies YOUR BUSINESS HIGHLY APPRECIATED AUBURN INDIANA Page 87 ' BUY FOOD WITH CONFIDENCE AT YOUR NEARBY KROGER STORE Rock Bottom Prices prevail in all departments to take the strain off your Food Budget — KROGER ' S AMAZING GUARANTEE assures Complete Satisfaction with Every Purchase. MARTINS ' AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE NORTH MAIN STREET TELEPHONE 69 5 AUBURN, INDIANA COMPLIMENTS AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ' 40 H. C. HOODELMIER SERVICE QUALITY PHONE 207 120 ENSLEY AVENUE FOR COMPLETE PROTECTION INSURE WITH HERVEY D. WEAVER INSURANCE AGENCY Established 1894 106 NORTH CEDAR STREET AUBURN, INDIANA Page 8£ COMPLIMENTS OF THE City National Bank OF AUBURN MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION  ■  START THE THRIFT HABIT NOW Page 89 R. L. HOLBEN AUTO CO. CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH GENERAL ELECTRIC ' OUR REPUTATION IS YOUR PROTECTION With Our Compliments BETTER HOME FURNISHINGS Gerig Furniture Company Funeral Directors AUBURN, INDIANA PHONE 3 00-W PHONE 84 VAN SCOIK ' S RESTAURANT Always Serving a Complete Line of SANDWICHES SHORT ORDERS MEALS 209 N. MAIN STREET AUBURN, INDIANA Page 90 JOSEPH LIGE HEATING AND VENTILATING CONTRACTOR PHONE 231 AUBURN, INDIANA COVl€ IN AND The latest styles in ranges, washers and refrigeration. Everything for the home. CONGRATULATIONS We extend our sincere wishes for a long lifetime of good health, a rightful share of prosperity and genuine happiness. AUBURN CITY HARDWARE We Have It Main Street Phone 8 1 Compliments of , THE AUBURN LAUNDRY PHONE 206 Cedar and 10th Street Auburn, Indiana Page 91 POTTER ' S GROCERY FOR QUALITY GROCERIES AND MEATS GENERAL DELIVERY PHONE 185 LINCOLN ZEPHYR MERCURY FORD SALES SERVICE EXPERT REPAIRING GLENN E. NICOLAI, Manager PHONE 144-W 203 EAST 9TH STREET AUBURN, INDIANA TRI-STATE COLLEGE 1. Fif+y-six years of successful, efficient service to students from all parts of the world. 2. An education at minimum cost. Low tuition rates and living expenses. 3. A strong and efficient corps of teachers who give personal attention to students. 4. Courses distinguished alike for what is embraced and what is omitted. ENGINEERING COMMERCE TRI-STATE COLLEGE ANGOLA, INDIANA CALENDAR FOR 1940-1941 Summer Quarter June 10, 1940 Fall Quarter September 23, 1940 Winter Quarter January 6, 1941 Spring Quarter March 24. 1941 W. K. SCHAAB CO. LOANS AND INSURANCE 107 EAST NINTH STREET Page 92 ,.v -% TYPE DO AUBURN STOKER TYPE DO AUBURN STOKER The manufacture of coal burning equipment by this company dates from 1908, and has progre:sed to an advanced position in Stoker Manufacturing. Its success in a highly specialized field is attributed to an exceptionally meritorious product and ad- herence to sound merchandising principles. Electrical control built by nationally kno vn manufacturers, regulate the operation of the Au- burn Stoker with absolute and unvarying depend- ability. Auburn covers the stoker field from 4 to 1000 boiler horse power. There is an Auburn Stoker for the smallest household warm air furnace. AUBURN FOUNDRY INC. QUALITY CASTINGS — STOKERS AUBURN, INDIANA Page 93 M. HEBEL CO. Full Line of Staple and Fancy Groceries, Candies, Fruits, Vegetables, Baked Goods, Fresh and Cold Meats PHONE 6 Our Own Delivery System AUBURN, INDIANA OUR BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1940 STEBING COAL CO. ' THE HOME OF GOOD COAL ANTHRACITE AND BITUMINOUS COAL PROMPT DELIVERY COURTEOUS SERVICE PHONE 195 Kalamazoo Furnaces, Ranges and Heaters at Factory Prices Benj. Moore Co. ' s Paints, Varnishes and Enamels JACK FLETCHER 135 EAST NINTH STREET AUBURN, INDIANA Page 94 RIEKE METAL PRODUCTS CORPORATION PHONE 313 AUBURN, INDIANA AUBURN DOUBLE DIP Quality Ice Cream at Popular Prices 121 WEST SEVENTH STREET AUBURN, INDIANA Mr. Weathers: What does the C. I. O. stand for? G. Renner: It doesn ' t stand. It sits down. f- f- Mexican Weather Report: Chile today and hlot Tamale. George Dicks was on a v alking tour in Scotland. Snow had fallen and he was struggling along a narrow road when he met Kent McKenney. I guess, friend, I ' m lost! he said, plaintively. Kent: Is there a reward oot for ye? George: Nope. Kent: Weel, ye ' re still lost. LUMM ' S GROCERY FOR SERVICE AND SATISFACTION PHONE 121 SOUTH JACKSON STREET Page 95 WHAT WILL YOU BE WORTH IN 1950? — or 1960? Decide no ' sv to get ahead financially. Small sums set aside each week, or each month, -will gro-w into thousands of dollars, with the aid of the liberal return paid here on savings. Take that important step NOW — open your account ■with any amount. Every account insured to $5,000 by an agency of the United States Government. Nq-w Paying 3% PEOPLES SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BLD6., AUBURN. IND. i ml J. J. NEWBERRY COMPANY 5 _ 10 _ 25 107-109 NORTH MAIN STREET AUBURN, INDIANA DILGARD BROTHERS FURNITURE UNDERTAKING Page 96 PHONE 3 52 312 NORTH STREET MODERN ACCOUNT SYSTEM CO. ROLAND C. PEARSE PRINTING RUBBER STAMPS Are you Eugene (Pug) Thomas? asked the young man beside the locker. No, was the surprised reply. Well, I am, came the frosty rejomder, and that Is his overcoat you are put- ting on. D. Ridlen (In the late hours): How can I ever leave you? Tired Father (Poking his head round the door): Bus No. 7, train No. 40, or any cruising taxicab. Mrs. Steckley: Betty, I wish you would do something for me. Promise me that you ' ll never use two words. One is ' swell ' and the other is ' lousy ' . Betty. Why sure. Mother, what are the words? THANKS TO THE CLASS OF ' 40 FOR ITS BUSINESS IN THE PAST YEAR TEMPLE CAFE MRS. MARY NARTKER, Prop. Pearl Dress Shop Misses ' and Women ' s Apparel and Accessories PHONE 157 SIXTH AT NORTH MAIN AUBURN, INDIANA Page 97 BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ' 40 G. L. FOLEY PATTERN COMPANY Mantifacttirers of Wood and Metal Pattern Equipment AUBURN, INDIANA 502 W. Eleventh St. Telephone 149 The Auburn State Bank SAVE NOW FOR FUTURE NEEDS NIGHT DEPOSIT SERVICE MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM EXCELLENT FOOD COURTEOUS SERVICE AUBURN DINER LOUIS SHUMAN H. E. TRITCH EAST SIDE OF COURT HOUSE ALWAYS OPEN Page 98 To the CLASS of l94o Auburn is justly proud of you, and proud of your individual accomplishments. It ■welcomes you into civic and social life, with confidence that you are to be trusted with its traditions and capable of its leadership. We hope you -wiW make Auburn a better place in w hich to live by constantly promoting those activities -which benefit your community. What helps business helps your community. Originators and w orld ' s largest manufacturer of cement applied soles and makers of AUB-RUBR moulded rubber household utensils, toys and rubber soles for shoe factories. AUBURN RUBBER CORPORATION AUBURN INDIANA Page 99 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1940 RENNER ' S NORTH END MARKET GORDON-HARVEY COSMETIC BEAUTY SALON A BEAUTY AID FOR EVERY NEED 418 SOUTH MAIN Established Since 19 IS AUBURN, INDIANA PHONE 3 69 Wimer: Do you challenge any of the jury? Axfell: Well, I think I can llcic that little guy on the end. Short: Careful. One single move and the canoe will collapse. Swartz: Can I move my chewing gum l o the other side of my mouth? Mr. Weathers: Now, class, who is the speaker in the hHouse? Jason Davis: In our house, it ' s Ma. Mr. Coar (To P. Walter ' s mother): Your son has a great thirst for knowledge. Where does he get it? Mother: He gets the knowledge from me and the thirst from his father. DRINK DELICIOUS and REFRESHING HAVE A CASE SENT TO YOUR HOME Page 100 LEWIS W. POORE JEWELER GIFTS FOR GRADUATION 3 08 SOUTH MAIN ST. PHONE 3 66 SMART CORSAGES, ARM BOUQUETS OR OTHER ARRANGEMENTS OF FLOWERS, BASED ON LATEST AVAILABLE STYLES When you place your order w ith us you are assured of being right in step with all the latest styles of the larger cities — including Hollywood styles — as we receive regular bulletins shovv ' ing the latest creations. Smart Styles — Snappy Service — and Fresh Quality FloAvers Assure you Satisfaction on Your Orders m }! COUGILL ' S GREENHOUSE PHONE 20 713 SOUTH INDIANA AVENUE AUBURN SALES SERVICE Complete Shop and Parts Department WRECK CAR SERVICE FENDER AND BODY REPAIR PHONE 93 ROHM CHEVROLET, Inc. fifth a nd main Page 101 CONGRATULATIONS HAMMAN ' S GROCERY QUALITY GROCERIES AND MEATS WE DELIVER Corner of Ninth and Indiana Avenue Phone 2 3 5- J Nebelung Shoe Store, Inc. GIVES- QUALITY SHOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Pedograph and X-Ray Fitting The Perfect Way FOR YOUR PROTECTION All Widths A AAA to EEE — Size 21 2 to 10 GRADUATION IS THE FIRST BIG EVENT IN THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE A GIFT OF JEWELRY FROM LITTLE ' S Will Bring Memories of Happy School Days Through Years to Come Page 102 TRY OUR SERVICE WILSON TIRE COMPANY We Specialize in MARFAX Grease Jobs PRESTOLITE BATTERIES GENERAL TIRES TEXACO GAS AND OIL PHONE 405 Complitnents of AUBURN HOTEL English teacher: What is a pronoun? Bill Deetz: A noun that has turned pro. Groscup: Women don ' t interest me. I prefer the company of my fellow men. Ridlen: I ' m broke, too, brother! Mr. Miller: You should have been here at eight-thirty. Pflster: Why, what happened? FOO-LOSOPHY Anything you tell a woman goes in one ear and over the back fence. If you race a train to a crossing and it ' s a tie, you lose. CITIZENS LUMBER CO., INC. AUBURN, INDIANA PHONE 150 Page !03 BUY YOUR GROCERIES AND MEATS i — AT— HOOK ' S GROCERY PHONE 560 1001 S. JACKSON ST. WE DELIVER COMPLIMENTS and BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1940 The Auburn Lions Club, Inc. THACHER ' S OIL SALES CO DISTRIBUTORS OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS MOBILGAS MOBILOIL Paqe 104 GO TO THE CITY CAFE FOR HOME COOKED FOODS COLD DRINKS GRADE A RESTAURANT 117 WEST 8TH STREET AUBURN, INDIANA DEFINITION OF A KISS The kiss — of no use to one Yet absolute bliss to two. The small boy gets it for nothing: The old man has to buy it; The lover ' s privilege, The baby ' s right, The hypocrite ' s mask. The married man ' s duty. To a married woman — faith, To a young girl — hope, To an old maid — charity. IF IT ' S DONE BY HEAT, YOU CAN DO IT BETTER WITH GAS PROMPT AND COURTEOUS SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA FUEL AND LIGHT CO. GRADUATE TO BETTER FOOD — E A T — MASTER BAKERY PRODUCTS HOUSE TO HOUSE OVEN TO HOME age 105 a ' romeiser drug store ' yV I AUBURN, INDIANA MAGAZINES CAMERAS OF ALL KINDS GREETING CARDS SODAS PHONE 118 ENSLEY AVENUE GOODALL LUMBER CO. LUMBER — HARDWARE — PAINT AUBURN, INDIANA BISHOP BODY SERVICE BODY AND FENDER WORK, RE-PAINTING AND WRECK WORK Yon Must Be Satisfied feOO WEST 15TH STREET TELEPHONE 720 Page 106 AUBURN HI-GRADE WE WILL PAY SHOES D. PALUMBO SHOE SHOP SHOE REPAIRING $10 FOR ANY PAIR OF WE CANNOT FIX 105 E. 9TH STREET Don ' t Drive By — Drive In WIMER ' S D-X SERVICE STATION D-X LUBRICATED GASOLINE DIAMOND 760 MOTOR OIL LUBRICATION SERVICE DELCO BATTERIES FIRESTONE TIRES East Seventh and Union Streets Auburn, Indiana AUBU PASTEURIZ] A. J. HAYNES R N DAIRY ED DAIRY PRODUCTS PHONE 160 FORD CO PHONE 101 G.NEWTON AL AND COKE 106 ENSLEY AVENUE Page 107 GO TO KRETZ GROCERY FOR ECONOMY AND SERVICE PHONE 2 5 AUBURN, INDIANA Miss Armstrong: Bill, you misspelled most of the words on your paper. Bill: Yes, ma ' am, I ' m going to be a dialect writer. Getzey: Well, Doc, you surely kept your promise when you said you ' d have me walking again in a month. Doc: Well, well, that ' s fine. Getzey: Yes, I had to sell my car when I got your bill. Rinehold: Did he ask you not to play the piano? Yoder: Oh, no. - e only asked me not to play a certain tune. Rinehold: What did he say? Yoder: hie said, ' Don ' t play For the Love of Pete ' . ELECTRIC REFRIGERATORS ELECTRIC RANGES : ' -S) ,o ' • „ _Cao, y ASSOCIATION, INC. ■ . ' % Phone 22 AUBURN, INDIANA COMPLETE FEED SERVICE TRACTORS FARM IMPLEMENTS Page STYLE COMFORT ECONOMY lueinERTS ' SHOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY WIDTHS AAAA TO EEE We Fit Feet THANKS AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ' 40 DAVIS STUDIO AUBURN, INDIANA PHONE 110 HOMESTEAD DAIRY PRODUC ER TO CONSUMER WE PASTEURIZE PHONE 722R-1 Page 109 SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINTS Ask for the SHERWIN-WILLIAMS Horns Decorater and Color Guide CULBERTSON ' S HARDWARE PAINT HEADQUARTERS The Store That WiU Make MONEY TALK PENNEY ' S We could give you a dozen reasons for shopping at Penney ' s. But the most convincing one is CASH. The more cash you spend at Pen- ney ' s, the more you SAVE — Pen- ney ' s cash prices are consistently lo-w. J. C. PENNEY CO. Incorporated YOUR FRIEND — SICK OR WELL whether you are sick or vell, our store is ready to serve you day and night throughout the year — if sick, to help you regain health; if vell, to protect your health, comfort and happiness. STAMAN DRUG CO. DEKALB REALTY SERVICE CO., INC. REAL ESTATE RENTALS ABSTRACTS OF TITLE INSURANCE MORTGAGE LOANS A Complete Real Estate Service for Farm or City Property First Floor Chamber of Commerce Building n ' e SOUTH CEDAR TELEPHONE 123 Page I 10 Compliments of D inj AUBUIIN 6RAINC0. [?)Ii{l(DM[| S. CEDAR Weathers: Today we have a general round up. Morr: What are we going to have tomorrow, a brand of calves? - Duguid: Name a great time saver. Carlson: Love at first sight. ' ' Wanda: Mmmm! What does it mean when your nose tickles? ' Milda: In my case, it means my boy friend is growing a mustache. + After listening to several of Weather ' s cornies, Steckley, a backrower, turned to Thacher and asked: Isn ' t he a wit? Whereupon Thacher replied: You ' re half right. SAVE WITH ICE DEKALB ICE COMPANY PHONE 68 Page I I I WE WISH THE MOST OF THE BEST TO THE STUDENTS OF 1940 BE ATT Y ' S MARKET NORTH SIDE, COURT HOUSE OUR PURPOSE International ' s primary purpose is to train worthy high school graduates for careers in business. We are not over- looking the development of good citizenship. INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE SCHOOL OF COMMERCE 5 1ST YEAR FORT WAYNE, INDIANA FLOWERS CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED THEY HAVE A PLACE IN YOUR LIFE Always Fresh and Artistically Arranged at TEN EYCK ' S 314 West Second Street Auburn, Indiana ' Pay your taxes with a smile, advised Mr. Weathers. ' I should love to, said Martha Brown, but they insist on cash. ■ Mr. hlornaday: ' What causes petrified trees? Tallen: That ' s easy. The wind makes them rock. + Ettner: Been to the basketball game, eh? Is your son on the team? ' Dr. Trader: Judging by his looks, I should say the team was on him. h ornaday (Reading to the class about the great -forests in America): Now, class, which one of you can tell me the pine that has the longest and sharpest needles? Gene Thomas: The porcupine. Page I 12 PLEASANT HILL DAIRY E. E. TURNER RAW MILK AND CREAM TB AND BANGS TESTED UNDER STATE AND FEDERAL SUPERVISION PHONE 707-1 NOAH E. YODER GENERAL CONTRACTOR ALL WORK LARGE OR SMALL SHALL BE GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION KITCHEN CABINETS BUILT MODERN WITH ALL LATEST FEATURES FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE Old Floors Made Like New With the Ne v Modern Floor Sander For Information Call ' PHONE 447 AUBURN, INDIANA SOLVE YOUR TIRE PROBLEMS NATIONAL TIRE SERVICE TIRE RECAPPING AND VULCANIZING PHONE 291 1629 S. WAYNE STREET AUBURN, INDIANA Page I 13 WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE AUTOMOBILE ACCESSORIES Motor Oil, Tires, Tools, Lubricants Electrical Wiring Appliances ELECTRICAL FIXTURES SPORTING GOODS FISHING TACKLE J. R. TOBEY 110 West 7th Street R. R. JOHNSON Walter: Steckley Steckley: Wilbur: Steckley: Wilbur: Berns: McCom Berns: McCom I always say what I think. : I wondered why you were always so quiet. 1 What ' s that I smell? ' ' That ' s fertilizer, Miss. ' For land ' s sake! ' Yes, ma ' am. hHas not fortune ever knocked at your door? b: hie did once, but I was out. Ever since, he has sent his daughter. His daughter, who is she? b: Why, misfortune, of course. MINERALIZED MILK from MINERAL FED COWS WILBRAHOLM DAIRY Federal Accredited Certificate No. 127996 LARRY BRANDON SON BowiNG FOR GOOD, CLEAN, HEALTHFUL FUN AND EXERCISE BOWL AT AUBURN RECREATION CENTER Page 1 14 p ENORMOUS STOCKS SMARTEST STYLES QUALITY MERCHANDISE PRICED RIGHT IT PAYS TO TRADE A T DEKALB COUNTY ' S LARGEST DEPARTMENT STORE READY-TO-WEAR DRY GOODS FLOOR COVERINGS CLOTHING 01:2 Page I 15 CALENDARS GREETING CARDS Messenger Corporation PHONE 34 ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES NOVELTIES Page I 16 SWARTZ SUPER MARKET OUR LOW PRICES ALWAYS KEEP US BUSY PHONE 142 AUBURN, INDIANA Compliments To The Class of 1940 BOSTON STORE AUBURN, INDIANA THE S. K. SMITH COMPANY MOL LO Y MADE EMBOSSED BOOK COVERS EMBOSSED LEATHERETTE PRODUCTS 28 57 NORTH WESTERN AVENUE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS TRIANGLE COAL COKE CO AUBURN, INDIANA EVENTUALLY WE WILL BE RECOMMENDED TO YOU PHONE 627 Page I 17 Compliments of MID-WEST DAIRY FIRST QUALITY DAIRY PRODUCTS PHONE 90 VERNE ROCKWELL Dawson: Who was it that supported the world upon his shoulders? Williams: Atlas. Dawson: Who supported hinn? Williams: The book didn ' t say, but I suppose his wife did. P. hHampshire (Pointing to a wild plant by the wayside): What ' s that? L. Helmick: That ' s a milkweed. Phil: Oh, yes, that ' s what you feed cows on, I suppose. .V Coar: If a farmer sold 1470 bushels of wheat for $3.17 a bushel, what would he get? Scott: An automobile. THE ENGRAVINGS FOR THIS YEAR BOOK WERE PREPARED BY THE Fort Wayne Engraving Co. Page I 18 Tke 7oUiei o 1940 was printed in the modernly equipped plant of the Auburn Printing Co- P ' on Ari Copy Printing Page I 19 l J fcZt -- y . 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