Avilla High School - Panther Yearbook (Avilla, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1941 volume:

os hidh fey py esents rhe BANTHER Published By THE SENIOR CLASS AVILLA HIGH SCHOOL Avilla, Indiana — 70TEWO ral The Panther staff has endeay- ored throughout the school year to put into permanent form in this annual the memorable inter- ests and events that will linger with you in years to come. If you can recall favorite haunts, stal- wart friendships, and familiar voices as you scan these pages, we shall be indeed gratified. We hope to print forever in your memory the true picture of Avilla High. Page 2 oes ROD ication To Coach Wayne Strycker and the varsity basketball team, for their school spirit, their will to win, and their determination to bring the State Corner Confer- ence and Sectional Tournament Championships to our school, we, the senior class, dedicate this issue of the Panther. — (Geileeks ADMINISTRATION FEATURE ATTRACTIONS COMING ATTRACTIONS NEWS REEL ALUMNI ADVERTISERS MARTHA KEMERLY, Editor STANLEY PEPPLE, Business Manager PRODUCTION directors SHEETS EILER STANLEY AVILLA FACULTY © RINNE ONE NNR eM a MR. EMMET EILER Principal of Avilla Public Schools The administration of the school is headed by three men—the principa!, who keeps school activities running smoothly; the trustee, who takes care of business and financial matters; and the county superintendent, who supervises activities of Avilla High School so that they will result in closer harmony with other schools of the county. Mr. Eiler for the past six years has shown his ability to give advice and counsel which has helped many students. He has obtained an A. B. degree from Manchester, his M. A. degree from the University of Chicago and also has studied in Vienna, Austria, and at Indiana University. Mr. Sheets, now serving his second term as trustee, has been very generous in time and effort to provide improvements for the betterment of the school. Mr. Stanley, superintendent since 1932, has been very helpful in giving advice in re- gard to the school course of study. He has studied in Earlham and Ball State, having obtained his A. B. degree from the latter school. He also is working on his M. A. de- gree at Ball State. ? 4 MR. HARRY E. SHEETS MR. RALPH R. STANLEY Trustee of Allen Township Superintendent of Noble County Schools MISS DEHOFF, fon 18 Commerce, Latin, Journalism, Seventh Grade sponsor. MISS MILLER, A. B. Social Studies, English, Eighth Grade sponsor, Li- brarian. MRO WEIL Xe AX, Diy. Instrumental and Vocal Music, Band and Ensembles. MR. STRYCKER Asa: Mathematics, So- cial Studies, Com- merce, Phys. Ed., Coaching. MR. HELMER, B. S. Social Studies, Biol- ogy, “Panther” ad- viser, Senior sponsor. MISS HARRISON, i, Sr Vocational Home Economics, 4-H club leader, Adult Class, Freshman sponsor. MR. LAND, Baoeb ke Meas Vocational Agricul- ture, Science, F. F. A., Adult School, 4-H leader. MISS SHOUP, A. B. English, Phys. Ed., Sophomore sponsor. MR. FORNEY, A. B. Science, Mathemat- ics, Junior sponsor. MRS. GAFF, A. B. Art and English MISS SCHERMER- HORN, Grade 5-6. MISS LAYMAN Grades 3-4. MISS GUTHRIE Grades 2-3. MRS. LUKENS, B. S. Grade 1. REMINISCING Four short but happy years ago a group of fifty-one, shy, excited freshmen entered Avilla High School. Embarking upon this new career, we chose as sponsor, Mr. Piper; president, Claude Kennel; vice-president, Martha Kemerly; and secretary-treasurer, Roberta Wineland. Affairs sailed along smoothly until we freshmen began to hear whispered comments on the initiation. This much-anticipated event was getting too close for comfort. On October 19, the day of reckoning, we insignificant freshies were humiliated to the extent of having to push peanuts with our noses the extent of the gym floor. Plus that, we were fed castor oil and had our faces dipped in water and flour. These are only a few of the many trials forced upon us, and which could only be the off- spring of the minds of upperclassmen. Our final reward (we did have a reward) was green popsicles and green popcorn balls. Later in the year a Christmas party and exchange was held in the gym and a weiner roast was held in the woods. We moved on to our sophomore year with a loss of seven pupils, and elected Mr. Eyer, sponsor; Herman Davis, president; Jack Febles, vice-president; Doris Stephenson, secre- tary; and Cletus Ray, treasurer. A Hallowe’en party was he'd with the freshmen in the high school gym. Another highlight of the year was the ordering of our class rings. Moving on toward our indefinite goal as juniors, we found our class diminished to torty-five. Under the guidance of Mr. He!mer as sponsor; Stanley Pepple as president; Warren Blackman, vice-president; Martha Kemerly, secretary; and Herman Davis, treasurer, we endeavored to make this year more outstanding than the last. With full cooperation, we produced “People Are Funny” which turned out a huge success. Even more successful was the Junior-Senior Banquet which was carried out in the theme of Robin Hood. The banquet was held at the Chamber of Commerce Building in Fort Wayne. Later the entire group attended a theatre party at the Emboyd, featuring “Re- becca.” During the year we juniors sponsored a roller-skating party and also held a weiner roast which preceeded our decorating the gym for the senior Commencement. The fall of 1940 found thirty-nine members of our original group still with us, all eagerly looking forward to that final day marked “Graduation.” Our officers for the year included Mr. Helmer, sponsor; Stanley Pepple, president; Warren Blackman, vice- president; Patricia Knauer, secretary; and Roberta Wineland, treasurer. To distinguish ourselves, we selected cardinal sweaters with white letters. Our choice for class flower was the American Beauty rose and by popular selection our motto is: “Aim high, and hold your aim.” October 30th found the group at the Cron Studios in Fort Wayne, each individual looking his best. The results of this trip arrived in December. Early in January our name cards arrived and for a few days we seniors were swamped with name- card seekers. On January 3rd, the annual staff, headed by Martha Kemerly and Stanley Pepple, was announced. Immediately the staff set down to work out a unique yearbook. During the “annual sales campaign week,” January 27 to 31, all previous records were broken. In February, after a heated controversy, we remaining thirty-seven seniors or- dered our Commencement announcements, The “Apron String Revolt” was chosen as the class play, and after much deliberation over tryouts, the cast was chosen, The play was presented before large audiences on April 3rd and 4th and was termed a grand success. During the last month of our high school career, we seniors were privileged to participate in many activities. On April 17th, Senior Day was held, and on April 19th the juniors honored us with a banquet. On April 20th, we attended Baccalaureate and on April 23rd we took the day off for our senior trip. Finally, the culmination of all our scholastic efforts came on April 28th, the date of Commencement. Excited and a little subdued for the moment, we received our long-awaited diplomas. Looking back over the years of our scholastic endeavors and achievements, we can realize that every effort we put forth was worth the reward. We bid farewell to A. H. Se but the unforgetable memories it has given us we shall keep forever. Page 10 a ry ea PAM ARAN AD AD EA gzA LK —— SF UR) = See 5 | AW = FES 4 | Yaar eee Se Ih he We qian { | 1 | Pine | i is } TSR VAR AVALAVE TREAT LAT eer VY | DE | C2 . . fi | Neen er re AL TTI STANLEY PEPPLE Commercial Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; President 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Panther Staff 4; Exhaust Staff 4; Senior Play 4. PATRICIA JEAN KNAUER Academic-Commercial Junior Play 3; Exhaust Staff 4; Preas- urer 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4. CLAUDE M. KENNEL Commercial Junior Play 3; Panther Staff 4; | Ge ae MARTHA L. BELTZ Commercial Junior Play 3; Panther Staff 4; Chorus 1, 2,3, 4; Sextet 4;;Senior Play.4: JACK FEBLES i General Band 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1; F. F. A. 2; Vice President 2; Exhaust Staff 4. MARTHA LOUISE KEMERLY Academic-Commercial Vice President 1; Secretary 3; Band 1, . 2; One-Act Play 2; Junior Play 3; Var- sity Debate 3; Panther Staff 3; Editor- in-chief of. Exhaust 4; Editor-in-chief of Panther 4; Algebra Contest 1; County Winner of D. A. R. 4; Senior Play 4. WARREN J. BLACKMAN Academic-Technical One-Act Play 2; Junior Play 3; Vice President 3, 4; Debate 3; Oratorical Con- test 4; Senior Play 4. ROBERTA JEANNE WINELAND Commercial-Academic Secretary-Treasurer 1; Exhaust Staff; Panther Staff 1. 4; Treasurer 4. t EUGENE COGAN Standard Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3; F. F. A. 2, 3; Junior Play 3; Exhaust Staff 4; F. F. A. Reporter 3; Panther Staff 4; Senior Play 4. DONNA KISTLER Vocational Chorus 1, DORIS E. STEPHENSON Academic-Commercial Secretary 2: Chorus 1,235. Trio 3; Varsity Debate 3; Exhaust Staff 4; Panther Staff 4; Junior Play 3; County Essay Contest 3. LESTER M. CAMPBELL Commercial Basketball 2; F. F. A. 2. ANNABELLE SCHLUPP Commercial-Vocational Band 2, 3, 4; National Clarinet Quar- tet 3; Clarinet Quartet 4. PAUL TEDERS Commercial St. Mary’s 1, 2. DOROTHY MYERS Vocational HARVEY PRESTON Academic-T echnical Softball 2, 3, 4. VIOLET BUSCH Commercial Panther Staff; Exhaust Staff; Junior Play 3: WARREN J. SHEETS Academic Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Panther Staff 4; Senior Play 4. CHRISTINE CALL Commercial- Vocational Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Chorus 2. GLEN RAYMOND SCHEURICH Vocational F, F. A. 2, 3, 4; Junior Conservation 4. | =— RALPH SIMON Vocationa!-Technical BLP A. Treasurer 49 SsniouaPlay o4; Ee BeeA genoa HELEN LORENE BARRETT Commercial-Vocational Chorus 2, 4; Exhaust Staff. RUSSELL CARTEAUX Academic-Technical Junior Play 3; Panther Sta ff 4; Senior Play 4. BEVERLY HERBERGER Academic Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Clarinet Quartet 2, 3, 4; Triple Trio 2; Trio 3; Sextet 4; Exhaust Staff 4; Panther Staff 4; Debate 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Band iba VS eae oe WILLIAM EDWARD LOBDELL Commercial St. Mary's (1, 2; Fs Fo Ar -432)unior Conservation 4; Essay Contest 2. LUELLA JUNE GEHRING Commercial-Academic Chorus'1, 2, 3; Tro-32Band 1.2 354: Clarinet Quartet 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3; | Panther Staff 4; Varsity Debate; National | Bass Clarinet Solo Contest; County Alge- bra Contest 1; Senior Play 4. ARGLE C. CHRISTLIEB Commercial Parker School, Chicago 1; Band 1, 2, Sas ee ee FERN IRENE RHODES Commercial- Vocational Exhaust Staff. RICHARD BLOTKAMP Vocational Basketball..25°3 ,F SF, A, 2,3, 42 FoR, | A. Vice President 4; St. Mary’s 1. LUELLASGONRAD Vocationa! Chorus 1. GERALD D. SAYLES Commercial : Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 4; F. F. A. 2, 4; Junior Conservation 4. PAULINE PEARL IMLER Academic-Commercial Band 1, 2, 3; Exhaust Staff. GLENN BRADLEY Commercial Pete ts essay Contest: 2- Senior Play 4. GERTRUDE RYNEARSON Commercial-Academic Waterloo 1; Chorus 1; Exhaust Staff 4; Panther Staff 4. PHYLLIS JEAN LINVILLE Academic- Vocational Band 1, 2, 3, 4. DEAN F. CRAMER Commercial- Vocational PPA 25435 42) 8. FecAs Secretary 2; 4; Junior Conservation 4. BETTY JEAN ACKER Commercial. KENNETH HELMER Senior Class Sponsor NAME Stanley Pepple Martha Kemerly Patricia Knauer Warren Blackman Roberta Wineland Martha Beltz Gene Cogan Jack Febles Donna Kistler Doris Stephenson Harvey Preston Lester Campbell Violet Busch Annabelle Schlupp Warren Sheets Paul Teders Christine Call Dorothy Myers Raymond Scheurick Ralph Simon Luella Gehring Lorene Barrett Fern Rhodes Beverly Herberger Richard Blotkamp Bill Lobdell Gerald Sayles Phyllis Linville Pauline Imler Dean Cramer Glenn Bradley Betty Acker Gertrude Rynearson Argle Christlieb Russell Carteaux Luella Conrad Claude Kennell CRYSTAL GAZING CHARACTERISTIC Happy Go Lucky Blonde Slender Windy Tempermental Shy Peppy Bashful Slim Always with Herbie Roly-Poly Small Very, Very, Quiet Giggles Blonde Sincere Domestic Hair Athletic Brawny Wind Blown Hair Style Lipstick Neat Clothes “Happy Day” T Legs: Ladies’ Man Rough and Ready Telephoning Beverly Dreamer Sleepy His Walk Lovable Diamond Handsome With the Red, Red Hair Smiles Bluffing PROBABLE END Hair Stylist “Wifey” Editor of “Vogue” President of Ball State Torch Singer Dancing Instructor Cowboy Hermit Nurse Manager of Bowling Alley Taking Over Wimpy’s Prof. Quiz Ticket Girl at the Strand Sob-Sister Trustee of Allen Township Goat Raising Waitress Model Mayor of Avilla Coal Dealer Lorrie’s Better Half Debator Clerical Work Going South for a Sun Tan Another Midget Handy-man Aviator Dress Maker Jack-of-all-Trades Milkman Test Driver of New Autos Artists’ Model Married “Sailor Boy” Preacher Actress Stunt Driver Our last High School Picture is painted, And the tubes are twisted and dried, Our brushes are laid by the easel, With a feeling of pleasure and pride. It is over; the picture is painted. No changes the brush can display, And the Master of Art gives his verdict, “No Master piece yet,” doth He Say. But a new brush, canvas, and colors, Are placed in our hands with delight, And with this, and outline for service Is laid by the canvas of white. And when this last picture is painted, And those tubes are twisted and dried, The brushes laid down by the easel. And folded the outline and guide— When the sun sinks to rest on the hilltop, And tints of red, gold and gray Steal in as the shadows of evening Are kissing the sunbeams of day— May we hear in that still hush of even, The voice of The Artist so grand: “Through love and through service you've conquered :— A masterpiece here in thy hand.” SENIOR CLASS WILL LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT. WE, THE SENIOR CLASS of the Avilla High School, City of Avilla, State of Indiana, being of sound mind (we hope) in manner and form as follows: I, Martha Kemerly, leave my blonde hair to Walter Schauweker. I, Luella Gehring, bequeath my many boy friends to Joan Lash. [, Warren Blackman, bequeath my love for fast driving to Lois Troyer. I, Dean Cramer, leave by K’ville girl friend to Jim Miller. I, Glenn Bradley, leave to John Ley, my handsome features. I, Jud Sayles, bequeath to Stanley Fordeck, my mustache. {, Warren Sheets, will my ability to sleep in all classes to Jacqueline Spacy. I, Lorene Barrett, my Michigan boy friend to Mary Warble. I, Gertrude Rynearson, my wonderful figure to Veryl Weimer. I, Stanley Pepple, will my love for brunettes to Warren Harding. I, Paul Teders, will to anybody, everything I have. I, Claude Kennel, leave to James Frankenberg, my hunting ability. I, Christine Call, leave my ability to eat and not get fat to Betty Housholder. I, Dorothy Myers, bequeath my unknown boy friend to Eulalia Traxler. I, Wil iam Lobdell, will my whiskers to Allen Anderson. I, Donna Kistler, leave my bashfulness to Mary Ann Cogan. I, Betty Acker, leave my ever-changing voice to Marie Frey. I, Luella Conrad, will my dreamy looks to Dorothy Wagner. I, Lester Campbell, will my quietness to Lavon Carteaux. I, Richard Blotkamp, will my long legs to Cleo Crothers. I, Violet Busch, leave my dimples to John Berkes. I, Raymond Scheurich, leave my ability to catch skunks to Philip Helmer. I, Ralph Simon, bequeath my pleasant disposition to Omer Traxler. I, Doris Stephenson, will my job as “Blow Out” reporter on th e “Exhaust” to Wilma Brown. I, Phyllis Linville, leave my ninety-five pounds to Loretta Householder. I, Jack Febles, bequeath my interest in K’ville to Donald Newman and Richard Frey; I, Fern Rhodes, will my secret dates to Betty Shutta and Kathleen Berkes. I, Gene Cogan, leave my interests in a certain girl to Chester Dove. I, Beverly Herberger, bequeath my giggles to Delores Wolf and Merle Pepple. I, Pauline Imler, leave my Rome City interests to Beatrice Riehm. I, Harvey Preston, will my one minute dash before the tardy bell to John Clark. I, Russell Carteaux, leave my love for Comic Books to Nancy Hersh. I, Martha Beltz, bequeath my friendliness to Raymond Pfleidner and Virginia Conrad. I, Roberta Wineland, will my control of temper to Martha Blotkamp. I, Argle Christlieb, leave to Donald Helmkamp, my good foundations. (Feet to you.) I, Pat Knauer, will my adaptability to bright colors to Loella Grawcock and Mar- jorie Walters. I, Annabelle Schlupp, leave to Arthur Zolman and Cletus Growcock, my chewing gum which they can split. FACULTY To the faculty of dear old Avilla High, we, the departing seniors, class of ’41, leave to you all the rest of the students, hoping that they will treat you fair and square just as we, the model, modest, and modern students, have. JUNIORS To the oncoming seniors, our assembly seats, our dignity, said dignity being in good condition as it was little used by us. : SOPHOMORES To the sophomores we leave our fine habits and high culture and quietness when the bell rings. FRESHMEN To the freshmen we leave the teachers of dear old A. H. S., hoping they have better luck with them than we had. In Witness Thereof, We, the Senior Class, have hereunto subscribed our name and affixed our seal, at Avilla High School, City of Avilla, State of Indiana, in the year of 1941. Amen. Signed: The Senior Class of 1941. Page 17 HEADED 5 | JUNIORS JUNIOR CLASS First Row: Walter Schauweker, Merle Pepple, Loella Grawcock, John Clark. Second Row: Beatrice Riehm, Stanley Fordeck, Lavon Carteaux, Don- ald Helmkamp. Third Row: Richard Frey, Delores Wolf, Allen Anderson, Leila Kugler. Fourth Row: Eulalia Traxler, Donald Newman, Jacqueline Spacy, John Ley. Fifth Row: James Frankenberg, Cleo Crothers, Richard Shafer, Betty Housholder. After two years of comparative insignifigance we now find ourselves very busy juniors. In the spring of our sophomore year we again chose Mr. Forney as our sponsor for our junior year. At our first meeting Walter Schauweker was elected president, Merle Pepple, vice president; Loella Grawcock, secretary, and John Clark, treasurer. The first class activity was the junior play which was held soon after school started. The receipts from this play will be used to finance the Junior-Senior Banquet in the spring. In November a skating party was sponsored by the junior class for the whole high school and in February a class party was held in the gymnasium. The junior class has been well represented in the field of athletics by John Clark, Merle Pepple, Richard Frey, Warren Harding, Walter Schauweker, Donald Newman, Allen Anderson, and Richard Shafer in basketball; also John Clark, Merle Pepple, Allen Anderson, and Walter Schauweker were on the high school softball team. Sixth Row: Cletus Growcock, Arthur Zolman, Marie Frey, Veryl Weimer. Seventh Row: Wilma Brown, Loretta Housholder, Lois Troyer, Betty Shutta. Eighth Row: Philip Helmer, Joan Lash, Jim Miller, Nancy Hersh. Ninth Row: Marjorie Walters, Raymond Pfleidner, Martha Blotkamp, Warren Harding. Tenth Row: Omer Traxler, Dorothy Wagner, Chester Dove, Kathleen Berkes. Eleventh Row: Virginia Conrad, John Berkes, Mary Warble, Mary Ann Cogan. | . SOPHOMORE CLASS First Row: Bob Frost, Max Newman, June Keller, Bob Beltz. Second Row: Ellen Kreienbrink, Keith Sheets, Ruth Wilson, Archie Kugler. Third Row: Harold Pepple, Alice Lung, Vern Christlieb, Mary Wolf. Fourth Row: Vera Christlieb, Tom Knauer, Jean Martin, Junior Marker. Fifth Row: Phyllis Bertsch, Dale Fischer, Gwendolyn Southern, Phillip Stout. The fall of 1940 found us returned to the halls of A. H. S., this time as sophomores. After due deliberation, class officers were elected as follows: Robert Frost, presi- dent; Keith Sheets, vice president; June Keller, secretary; Robert Beltz, treasurer. Miss Shoup was chosen as our class sponsor. The main activities of the class have been the choosing of class rings in the fall and a skating party. The sophomore class has members active in both music and athletics. Ruth Wilson, Eileen Weidler, Betty Sneary, Max Newman, Robert Frost, Dale Fischer, Robert Van- Gorder, Tom Knauer and John Lobdell have taken part in band work. On the basketball squad Harold Pepple, Keith Sheets, Tom Knauer, Robert Beltz and Max Newman rep- resented the sophomore class. Sixth Row: Donald Leitch, Brunetta Teders, Bill Wineland, LaVon Simon, Seventh Row: Thelma Myers, Bob VanGorder, Hazel Fisher, Ronald Leitch. Eighth Row: Bob Renkenberger, Alice Call, Calvin Rynearson, Barbara Stonestreet. Ninth Row: Eleanor Marti, Dorothy Landgraff, Roseanna Keck, Wanita Huff. Tenth Row: Carl Myers, June Scheurich, John Lobdell, Betty Sneary. Eleventh Row: Jim Walt, Iris Myers, Beverly Householder, Eileen Weidler, Dale Knapp. FRESHMAN CLASS First Row: James Leach, Donald Rhodes, Ralph Housholder, Althea Zinn. Second Row: Maziz Christlieb, Maynard Scheurich, Betty Stout, Gerald Bradley. Third Row: Robert Blotkamp, Betty Fischer, Glenn Wolf, Thelma Traxler. Fourth Row: Betty Fisher, Vernon Kemerly, Barbara Preston, Harold Frey. Fifth Row: Robert Carteaux, Russell Scheurich, Arthur Jordan, Max Miller. On September 16, forty-four timid freshmen entered the door of Avilla High School for their milestone. As our fore-runners, we chose Miss Harrison as our sponsor; James Leach, president; Donald Rhodes, vice president; Ralph Housholder, secretary-treasurer. Although we tried to be happy, our happiness was marred by the Freshman Initiation of Friday, October 18. We were required to put our clothing on backwards and have our hair decorated with binder-twine. Then, after rolling a peanut across the gym floor with our noses, we were taken out to scrub the front sidewalks with tooth- brushes. After this, we were rewarded with ice cream, pop, candy, and crackers. Other parties were held during the year. During the year we lost Arcille Lung and Irene Owen and gained Robert Helmkamp. Thus ends our first mile- stone of school life leaving memories behind which will never be forgotten. Sixth Row: Donna DeHoft, Joe Mueller, Berniece Butler, Vaughn Kostielney. Seventh Row: Francis Meyer, Bill Barrett, Hershel Bolton, Carl Hess. Eighth Row: Margaret Marti, Paul Gienger, Martha Crothers, Donald Meyer. Ninth Row: Donald Castator, Myrtle Huff, Dick Martin, Dorothy Jarrett. Tenth Row: Richard Stuart, Joe Wineland, Mary Teders, Robert Helmkamp. Eleventh Row: Wyllis Herrick, JUNIOR Wlbd EIGHTH GRADE Top Row: Keith Barhan, President; Clarence Riehm, Vice President; Marie Weimer, Secretary- Treasurer, Ronald Kistler, Pat Schauweker, Roy Potter, Bina Busch. Middle Row: Robert Smurr, Viva Christlieb, Robert Eiler, Doris Wolf, Karl Housholder, Marietha Weimer, James Bunn. Bottom Row: Eileen Biddle, Eileen Dove, Marjorie Probst, Madonna Weimer, Pearl Albertson, Ella Fisher, Martha Garman, Calvin Owen. SEVENTH GRADE Top Row: Donald Parks, Jack Schauweker, Mary Shafer, Robert Linville, Lucille Butler, Richard Weimer, Gladys Sayles. Second Row: Richard Thomas, Marcella Scheurich, George Call, Veda Scheurich, Keith Berkes, Marcile Keller, Freeman Diehm. Third Row: Norma Frost, Richard Weirick, Dale Poscharscky, Jean Padgitt, Bob Housholder, Elmo Housholder, Tom Martin. Bottom Row: Betty Frey, Donald Bunn, Marjorie Wolf, Marion Rogers, Kenneth Frey, Donna Stout, Marion Scheurich. Page 23 FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADES First Row: Paul Uhl, Eldora Flynn, Betty Bowman, Eleanor Smith, Marilyn Gienger, D’Maris Uhl, Ellen Parks, Ivan Dressler, Robert Nichols. Second Row: Miss Schermerhorn, Ina_ Christlieb, Marion Halferty, Sally Garman, Herbert Myers, | Vivian Halferty, Bernard Haines, Dolores Iddings, Rondo DeMint, Merton Buehrer. Third Row: Donald Moran, Robert Leitch, Dallas Iddings, Junior Sayles, Kermit Fisher, Robert Uhl, Viola Weimer, Bobby Bertsch, Jerry Harding, Joan Dressler. Fourth Row: Joan Rogers, June Biddle, Ann Van- Gorder, Norma Leitch, Dorothy Owen, Jane Frey, Jean Imler, Dorothy Diehm, Warren Householder. Absent: Richard Alabaugh, Dean Barker, Celia Ross, | Louise Weimer. THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES First Row: Thomas Nichols, Joe Leitch, Floyd Butler, Forrest Parks, Elizabeth Beale, Robert Beckberger, Dorthea Berkes, Alene Scheurich. Second Row: Miss Layman, Lee Ott, Constance | Pfafman, Doris Biddle, Bertha Schrader, Mary Louise Gienger, Maxine Jarrett, Deloris Biddle, Allan Berkes, Patricia Flynn. Third Row: Wayne Diehm, Henry Martin, Gerald Higginbottham, Doris Castator, Barbara House- | holder, Max Barker, Oakley Barrett, Allen Owen. Fourth Row: Sally Schauweker, Sue Stephenson, Phyllis Householder, Thomas Warble, Donald Mead, Billy MHuelsenbeck, Russell Herendeen, Russell Frey. Absent: Mary Foster, Peggy Berkes, Max Sneary. SECOND AND THIRD GRADES First Row: Milo Frankenberg, Evelyn Scheurich, Rosemary Sheets, Eleanor Dressler, Bobby Flynn, Ina Jane Weidler, Lynn Halferty, Donald Gienger, Carl Smith. Second Rows Miss Guthrie, Wanda Iddings, John Paul Noffze, Gene Acker, Pauline Weimer, Rich- ard Ross, George Diehm, George Probst, Ruth Uhl, Ruth Iddings, Beverly Uhl. Third Row: Lillian Juengel, Beverly Bowman, Bonnie Bowman, Marjorie Warble, Bertha Weimer, Connie Beckberger, Maxine Householder, Robert Weimer, Ann Garman, Alberta Sayles. Fourth Row: Donna Jean Frederick, Audrey Buehrer, Marilyn Hippenhammer, Beverly Land- graff, Bonnie Sayles, Paul Wolf, George B. Iddings, Earl Greenwalt. Absent: Ann Pepple, Barbara Craig. FIRST GRADE First Row: Junior Frey, Ruth Smith, Glen Pos. | charscky, Betty Pfafman, Donald Dressler, | Beverly Nichols. Second Row: Edith Uhl, Donald Ray Iddings, Keith Thomas, Billie Frey, Jack Berkes, Daisy Owen. Third Row: Betty Weimer, Dick Greenwalt, Fay Ann Christlieb, Sandra Schauweker, Joe Land- graff, Jean Ott. Absent: Carolyn Land, Elsie Mae Craig, Patty Zinn. Page 24 CALENDAR Listen, my public, and you shall hear Of Avilla High 1940 and 41 year. Now gather around and give your attention A few high points we would like to mention. SEPTEMBER We started to school in early fall; Our first activity was playing softball. Ligonier beat us our very first game; We struck back at Wolf Lake with quite a gain. The class officers were elected for the coming year; Mr. Helmer was chosen by the seniors dear. OCTOBER The P. T. A. organized anew; Wawaka and Cromwell in ball we beat, too. The Band Supper was a success and showed a gain. To Albion we lost our last softball game. The Freshmen Initiation did the pupils up right, When they were done they sure were a sight. The junior play turned out for the best, Our few days’ vacation gave us a rest. NOVEMBER We beat Salem Center for our first basketball game, Though we lost to Wolf Lake, it wasn’t with shame. To North Manchester the band took a trip; The Armistice Day program we didn’t let slip. The Albion and Leo games deserved celebration, Then came the long looked for Thanksgiving vacation. On the twenty-first, Miss Mary was wed, From the first grade pupils, tears were shed. Wolcottville defeated us for our second loss. We beat Huntertown by merely a toss. DECEMBER The senior pictures brought much chat; What did we do to deserve faces like that? We beat, but not easily, the Ashley game; Ligonier and Cromwell followed; results, the same; The Holiday Spirit was felt everywhere; The cry of “vacation” soon filled the air. JANUARY We ended our gala Christmas vacation With a great big New Year’s celebration. All basketball fans to Rome City went, To our second team the trophy was sent. The semester ended on the tenth this year With stiff exams from our teachers dear. FEBRUARY Victory over Angola, to us was a treat To end up the season, Garrett we beat. Our team prepared for the basketball tourney; All fans to K’ville made their journey. The Panthers were victors in the sectional meet; But at Fort Wayne, they met with defeat. MARCH The juniors did the class tourney up grand, Down at Manchester we were proud of our band. The F. F. A. skating party brought each one his fall; But amusement and fun were provided for all. The seniors worked extra hard each day To learn each part of the senior play. APRIL The play was given two nights in a row; The Spring Concert, was also a success, you know. With much hurrying and scurrying the annual went to press. The juniors gave a banquet that topped all the rest. We then took a trip and had “Senior Day.” At Baccalaureate they showed us “‘Life’s Way.” Commencement arrived with both joy and tears; We accepted our diplomas, the reward of four years. And now, we bid you all adieu; May these happy school memories remain with you. PANTHER STAFF Since last fall the Panther staff, under the guidance and supervision of Mr. Helmer, has been earnestly working toward a bigger, better, and more unique annual than ever before. The staff, which was chosen by the editor-in-chief, Martha Kemerly, and the annual adviser, Mr. Helmer, includes Stanley Pepple, business manager; Roberta Wineland, literary editor; Doris Stephenson, calendar editor; Martha Beltz, activity editor; Warren Sheets, advertising man- ager; Russell Carteaux, circulation manager; Claude Kennel, assistant circulation manager; Walter Schauweker, junior editor; Luella Gehring, art editor; Beverly Herberger, humor editor; Miss DeHoff, faculty re- porter; Gene Cogan, athletic editor; Gertrude Rynearson and Violet Busch, typists. We have solicited and received the services of many students and teachers, and we sincerely appreciate their aid in putting out this, the 1941 Panther. The paper has been published this year for the purpose of bringing the school news to you in the best possible manner. All activities of the school—sports, class plays, sale of the Panther, etc. -—have been supported and advertised by the paper. To express the views and thoughts of individuals in the class an editor- ial has been written by each member. Some feature stories have been written. Martha Kemerly was elected editor-in-chief at the beginning of the year, with Roberta Wineland as assistant editor; Luella Gehring, art editor; Stanley Pepple, proofreader; and Doris Stephenson, joke editor. The sport editor was Gene Cogan; Violet Busch and Gertrude Rynearson were typists. The reporters were Beverly Herberger, Lorene Barrett, Jack Febles, Pauline Imler, Patricia Knauer, and Fern Rhodes. Miss DeHoft was the instructor. Sitting: Gene Cogan, Violet Busch, Martha Kemerly, Luella Gehring, and Roberta Wineland. Standing: Lorene Barrett, Jack Febles, Stanley Pepple, Pauline Imler, Beverly Herberger, Fern Rhodes, Patricia Knauer, Doris Stephensen, Gertrude Rynearson, and Miss DeHoff. ““APRON-STRING REVOLT” SENIOR CLASS PLAY Presented April 3-4, 1941 CAST OF CHARACTERS — Mrs. Elizabeth Holt, an attractive young widow Luella Gehring Annabelle Madden, Elizabeth’s childhood friend. Martha Kemerly David Holts Elizabethsison 2 Russell Carteaux Mrs. Alden, a neighbors oe Martha Beltz Jack Alden, David's teammate.) =e Stanley Pepple Mrs. Lanigan, a cleanin woman. ee ee Christine Call Mary. Lou, a fourteen-year-old 22 ee Beverly Herberger Henry Fenstermacker, a football coach... Warren Blackman Miss Martin, reporter for “The Blade”_._...._ === Patricia Knauer Mr. Wade, reporter tor The Gazette 2. Warren Sheets Officer’ Clancy 22225 oy ee Gene Cogan Messenger 'Boyic cease Glenn Bradley Grocery Boy). «2 ee ee Ralph Simon Stage Managers... Claude Kennell, Harvey Preston Bookholdets 22.5 =a=a== Doris Stephenson, Lorene Barrett i Publicity Manazersue: === Lester Campbell, Jack Febles Property Manaer eae Pauline Imler | Business Managers. ee ees Roberta Wineland | Director... 2 2 ee Miss Fern Miller “BILLY’S GOAT” JUNIOR CLASS PLAY Presented Oct. 22-23, 1940 GAST Madge Carter, charming daughter Violet Carter, an exotic daughter Susan Carter, a flighty mother Henry Carter, a financial giant Billy Hay, a super salesman Miss Davis, Henry’s secretary Miss Cool, a social secretary Dewalt rarty picalwiaig ee. : Arthur Angel, a poet Harold Hollinghead, an Englishman Martha Blotkamp John Clark Allen Anderson Stage Managers Merle Pepple, Stanley Fodeck Prompters Leila Kugler, Virginia Conrad Business Manager Publicity Manager Program Chairman Director Lois Troyer Veryl Weimer Nancy Hersh Mr. J. Edgar Forney 4 Wy CORNETS Warren Sheets John Clark Robert VanGorder Ann VanGorder Eileen Dove Max Miller Donald Castator Roy Potter DeMaris Uhl HORNS John Lash Richard Shafer Wilma Fischer BARITONES Patricia Knauer Donna DeHoft FLUTE Phyllis Linville BAND PERSONNEL CLARINETS Beverly Herberger Ruth Wilson Betty Sneary Annabelle Schlupp Carl Hess Eilene Weidler Marietha Weimer Lois Fischer Alberta Fisher Sally Garman BASSES Argle Christlieb SAXOPHONES Robert Eiler Jack Fischer Eugene Mueller TENOR SAX Robert Frost BARITONE SAX Chester Dove TROMBONES BAND Harold Frey Jack Schauweker Eb CLARINET Wyllis Herrick BASS CLARINET Luella Gehring OBOE Jean Padgitt solos, baritone and trombone solos. Page 32 ACTIVITIES The Avilla High School Band is completing its third year under the direction of Mr. O’Reilley. During the past year the band has shown its ability by winning second division at the District Band Contest, as well as other individual members, such as the Senior Quartet, winning first at District, State, and third at National; Bass Clarinet Solo won first at Dis- trict, State, and second at National; the Junior Quartet received second division at District, and some of the other entries were: Two first clarinet Louis Lash Thomas Knauer Dale Fischer DRUMS Warren Blackman Max Newman Joe Mueller Tom Martin eee During the 1940-41 season, the band has par- ticipated in the following programs: June 6, |Fields Day at Albion; a series of twelve outdoor summer concerts in Avilla, and seven outdoor lconcerts at Albion; July 4, concert at Rome City; August 14, played and marched at the Kendallville Fair; October 16, 24, and 25, played for political rallies at Albion and Avilla, and on |November 2nd entered the marching contest at Manchester College. This year again the band has added an attrac- tion for the basketball fans by marching and making letter formations at the home games. Probably the biggest, best and most im- portant event of the year was the Chicken Sup- per, sponsored by the band and held on October 8 at the Avilla High School gym. There were around 600 people served that night, and the proceeds along with other paid programs made it possible for us to have attractive new blue and white uniforms of which we are very proud. The band members wish to thank the school, | parents, local merchants, Lions Club and all those who have helped in any way to make the band more progressive than it has been in the past. NATIONAL CLARINET QUARTET Luella Gehring, Betty Sneary, Mr. O’Reilley, Annabelle Schlupp, Ruth Wilson. Norma Frost, Martha Garman, Brunetta AVILLA HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND At the 1940 District Marching contest held at Huntington, the Color Guard was added to make the marching band a complete marching unit. The Color Guard includes the American Flag, the School Flag, and the two Guards. The marching band made a number of ap- pearances during the summer months. They ap- peared at Albion several times, at the Kendall- ville Fair, at Avilla, and on the “McNary Day” program at Kendallville. TWIRLERS and DRUM MAJORETTE ZL. Teders, Drum Majorette, Joan Lash. First Row: Beverly Herberger, Eleanor Marti, LaVon Simon, Barbara Preston, Rosanna Keck, Margaret Marti. Second Row: Mr. O’Reilley, Cleo Crothers, Althea Zinn, Ellen Kreinbrink, Donna DeHoff, Dorothy Jarrett, Nancy Hersh, Lois Troyer. Third Row: Wilma Brown, Brunetta Teders, Martha Beltz, Beverly Housholder, Lorene Barrett, Berniece Butler, Betty Stout, Marie Frey. GIRLS’ CHORUS Always willing to do its part in musical programs is the Girls’ Chorus, consisting of 24 members. Sopranoes: LaVon Simon, Brunetta T eders, Alice Lung, Lorene Bar- rett, Martha Beltz, Nancy Hersh, Betty Stout, Ellen Kreienbrink, Bar- bara Preston, and Althea Zinn. Second Sopranoes: Beverly Householder, Berniece Butler, Cleo Crothers, Phyllis Bertsch, Beatrice Riehm, Eleanor Marti, and Rosanna Keck. Altos: Wilma Brown, Marie Frey, Donna DeHof,, Dorothy Jarrett, Lois Troyer, and Margaret Marti. They sang several numbers from the cantata ““The King of Christmas” on the Christmas musical at the P. T. A. and the school’s Christmas pro- gram. They also sang at the Farmers’ Institute, P. T. A., the Spring mu- sical program, the Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises. The sextet, a selected group, has made several appearances this year. Its members are Nancy Hersh, Martha Beltz, Beverly Herberger, Cleo Crothers, Donna DeHoff, and Lois Troyer. They sang at the Farmers’ Institute, P. T. A., and at the Hopewell Church. Mr. O’Reilley is the director and Beverly Herberger is the accom- panist. Phyllis Bertsch and Alice Lung were absent when the picture was taken, Page 34 SOFTBALL Softball was introduced as part of the fall athletic program in place of baseball this year for the first time. The Avilla Squad had a fairly suc- cessful season with 3 wins and 2 losses. With a year’s experience, it is ex- pected that the Avilla High School softball club will make a formidable showing in 1941. Stanley Pepple, Harvey Preston and Gerald Sayles, seniors on the squad, will be greatly missed next year. Avilla Ligonier 13 Avilla 6 ae Wolf Lake Avilla 17 Avilla 22 Avilla 11 GWENDOLYN SOUTHERN and DORIS WOLF Rage«3.5 SECTIONAL TOURNEY CHAMPIONS STATE CORNER CONFERENCE CHAMPS On October 7, 1940, Coach Strycker issued the first call for basketball. Of the forty-one boys that reported, twenty-five carried the Avilla High Panthers through the most success- ful season the school has ever had. The Panthers won a total of twenty games while dropping only five for a very good record. During the season the Panthers were runner’s up in the county tournament and won the State Corner Conference Championship. They downed Albion, Waterloo, Ashley, LaGrange, Angola and Garrett making six wins against no defeats to bring to Avilla their second conference crown. The defeat handed Garrett was the first time the Panthers have bested the Railroaders. The small but mighty Panthers entered the sectional tourney with little chance to win, but bowled over Brighton, Ligonier, the tough Wol- cottville Bulldogs in the semi-finals and the red- hot LaGrange Lions in the finals to give A. H. S. her first sectional crown. Avilla dropped its first game of the regional tourney to Pierceton in an overtime tilt. Toa much height on the part of the Pierceton Cubs caused the Panthers’ downfall. Three senior boys will not be on the squad next year; namely, Stanley Pepple, Jud Sayles and Gene Cogan. Stan and Jud, both regulars, will be greatly missed; Stan for his scoring punch and Jud for his guarding ability as well as his scoring. Left Row: John C’ark, Harold Pepple, Merle Pepple, Vaughn Kostielney, Gene Cogan, Allen Anderson. Right Row: Stanley Pepple, Walter Schauweker, Keith Sheets, Gerald Sayles, Tom Knauer, Richard Frey. Page 36 . Avilla Wa villa Avilla Avilla Avilla Avilla Avilla (Wi Avilla Avilla Avilla ‘ty Avilla y. Avilla Avilla Avilla Avilla is Avilla | Avilla Avilla _ Avilla I WAvilla _ Avilla At VAvilla yt! Avilla Avilla Avilla ad les I, ch his) 1940—PANTHER RECORD—1941 La play Al Ree a a Salem Center 26 OF be ee ee ee Wolf Lake 30 71 | OS See ane i Me Slo Me oh Pe Rak LD, Tend Ligonier 19 BL OE OE en 5 Er AE re Albion 21 eS den RS ee Pee Leo 24 ON PS Wi ARs Sa eee ee ener Wolcottville 42 De ag, SOAP Rn toes Pe ee ae Huntertown 24 2 Pepe ten Se Sa Re ee Waterloo 23 245, RT AE aCe ae enon as Dae ems Rome City 20 ne ne Gee ee Ashley 28 1 ee Ee ee _.. Cromwell 31 eee Pe Ss ee ees ee W Oltt Lake: 36 5) ilo oer I die no a ee Leo 29 1 ei ne ee LaGrange 26 SL. eee ee ee eee Huntertown 28 een ce te ee ee WW awako 19 mee ere es 2 ee Angola ce 36). _ aie oe Garrett 29 COUNTY TOURNEY fee tie A Paes A I bion TY IE he a are _. Wolf Lake SECTIONAL ee Ae Brighton meiner fee se Ligonier Dey = ae eee _ _ Wolcorttville Co 9S So, Sie eee ee = LaGrange REGIONAL DS ale See ee ee = Pierceton (overtime) conference games Freshmen and Sophomore County Champs 27 17 21 pare Coach Wayne Strycker Bob Frost Veryl Weimer Student Managers RESERVE RECORD The Cubs did all right for themselves this year, winning eighteen games while losing only three. Although the reserves were small, they had the punch to come through. In the Noble County Tournament, the Cubs downed Albion, Cromwell and Wolf Lake in succession to annex the championship. This is the second time in the school history that the re- serves have brought home the trophy. With such boys as Kostielney, H. Frey, M. Newman, Beltz, Knauer, H. Pepple and Leach getting much valuable experience on the reserve squad this year, it is expected to see these boys make a strong bid for the 1941 varsity squad. Kneeling: Leach, Wolf, Miller, Martin, M. Newman. Standing: H. Pepple, H. Frey, Coach Strycker, Knauer, Beltz, Kostielney. a = Sa ddog “Ww. : I et RS a _ = — = a ale, “OUUTITIAO OFUT SUT otf YIM sues —= = ajddaq ur1s¢ uos1apuy ‘u0122191g jo (8 qauusg (99 saykes ( Il) 2 sory aqjazeygy [euinof Jo Asoqano+y PROF O4 AH Page 38 eae BOR eH FUTURE HOMEMAKERS This is the second year Vocational Home Economics has been offered at Avilla. There are three Home Economics classes with an enrollment of forty-nine students. Miss Harrison is the Home Economics teacher. The third year Home Economics Class redecorated the dining room during the first semester. They made a slip cover for the davenport, draperies for the windows, refinished the table, chairs, and the woodwork. In October the third year class took a field trip to Wolf and Dessauer’s to see a demonstration on “How To Make Slip Covers.” In January, the three Home Economics classes attended a style show at Wolf and Dess- auer’s. Miss Harrison also has charge of an Adult Study Class. This class meets every two weeks on Monday evening. There are about twenty-five members in this class. For the first time, a boys’ Home Economics class was organized for the second semester. There are seventeen boys in this class. AVILLA CHAPTER First Row: M. Newman, Stuart, Jordan, Scheurich, Housholder, Shafer, Myers, Meyer, Kugler, D. Newman. Second Row: Scheurich, Christlieb, Renkenberger, Scheurich, Wineland, Cramer, Miller, Stout, Van- Gorder, Barrett, R. Frey. Third Row: Mr. Land, Adviser, Blotkamp, Leitch, Fischer, Rhodes, Rynearson, J. Lobdell, Zolman, Helmer, Frankenberg, H. Frey, Herrick. Fourth Row: Simon, Marker, Pfleightner, Blotkamp, B. Lobdell, Walt, Teders, Anderson, Sayles, Weimer, Harding. The Future Farmers of America entered its third year of existence with Mr. Land as our sponsor. Officers for the year were: Richard Frey, president; Richard Blotkamp, vice president; Dean Cramer, secretary; Ralph Simon, treasurer; Jim Miller reporter. The activities of the department were: local, county and district corn husking con- tests, basketball and softball games, skating party, pest control contest, initiation of green hands, presentation of demonstrations at Farmers’ Evening School, field trips, radio broadcasts over WOWO, county poultry and egg as well as crops judging contests, State Muck Crops vegetable grading and variety identification contests, The Avilla Vocational Poultry and Egg Judging Team won the county contest. Members of this team were: Philip Stout, Robert VanGorder, Ralph Simon and Philip Helmer. Philip Stout and Robert VanGorder had the highest individual score in the con- test. Ralph Simon and Philip Stout were members of the Noble County team that won first place in the district contest held at Wabash and competed in the state contest at Purdue. The Avilla Crops Judging Team, consisting of Richard Blotkamp, Omer Trax- ler and Keith Owen, placed second in the county. The vegetable grading and variety identification team consisting of John Lobdell, Ralph Simon, Philip Stout and Calvin Rynearson, without any previous experience, placed fourth in the state contest held at the State Muck Crops Show held at Garrett this year. F. F. A. members participated in two radio broadcasts over Station WOWO in Fort Wayne during the past year. On May 15, Ralph Simon, Philip Stout and Mr. Land gave a short discussion on poultry culling and egg grading. On October 12, Richard Frey, Dean Cramer, Jim Miller and Mr. Land, along with members of the Ligonier chapter, Page 40 took part in a radio dramatization which illustrated typical F. F. A. work in a high Ni school vocational agriculture department. | The Adult Evening School was continued this year with a large increase in at- | tendance. A course in swine management was offered. The average attendance at this | series of ten meetings was approximately 50. There were 165 different individuals who attended at some time during the course. The part-time group of young men was also continued this year. Dean Cramer is a member of the Noble County 4-H Livestock Judging team and Jim Miller and Philip Stout are members of the dairy judging team. A Junior Conservation Club was organized under the sponsorship of the I’. F. A. The club has about 35 members. oe HUMOR A cry rings out upon the air— Students stagger down the stair; The smoke fumes are sweeping through; What is the smell? The air turns blue; The faculty’s mad; they rave like fiends;— The Boy’s Home Ec. Class had burned the beans. A player was being carried off the football field. Norma H.: Who is that? W. Strycker: Why, he’s our best man. Norma H.: But, Wayne, this is so sudden! Mr. Eiler (explaining geometry) “Now watch the board closely, and I will run through it again.” Miss Shoup: Were you copying his paper? . Tom K.: No ma’m, I was only looking to see if he had mine right. Russel Carteaux: If an English teacher is a bookworm, what is a geometry teacher? Stanley Pepple: An angle worm. Violet Busch: Has the joke editor got my joke yet? Miss DeHoff: Not yet, but he’s. trying hard. Jack Febles: Between me and you what do you think of Raymond’s girl? Gene Cogan: Between me and you, not so much; but alone, oh boy! Once upon a time there was a man. This man had a dream. He dreamed he was eat- ing shredded wheat biscuit. When he woke up, half the mattress was gone. Warren B.: When I get to Heaven, I’m going to ask Shakespeare if he really wrote those plays. Harvey P.: Maybe he won’t be there. Warren B.: Then you ask him. Mrs. Brown: Did you leave a note for the milkman? Wilma: Yes, mother, but he didn’t answer it. Marjorie W.: I would like some powder. Druggist: Gun, face, or bug? Mr. O’Reilley recently wrote the General Music Store at Chicago and placed the fol- lowing order:—Please send me the music to “Strike the Harp in Praise of God and Paddle Your Own Canoe.” Mr. Forney: They say a bachelor is a person crossed in love. Mr. Helmer: Yes,, and a married man is one who has been double-crossed. Mr. Land: What became of that other windmill you had on your farm a while ago? Philip Stout: We took it down because there was only wind enough for one. CLASS OF 1888 Maude Hooper (Sutton)—Wolcottville, Ind. Birdie Ramston (Dolan)—Deceased. Lola Ramston (Hersh)—Avilla, Ind. Frank H. Hersh—Avilla, Ind. CLASS OF 1889 R. S. Maloney—Butler, Ind. Harriett Baker (Robinson)—Dover, N. H. Lydia Teegarden (Martin)—Bryan, Ohio. i Dollie Kline—Deceased. Elton King—Deceased. CLASS OF 1890 No Graduates. CLASS OF 1891 Alfred Kingeen cn teteta a: | CLASS OF 1892 No Graduates. Mt CLASS OF 1893 Lloyd King—Berwyn, IIL. Arthur Haines—Butte, Montana. Carl E. Baum—Avilla, Ind. Clinton Hersh—Deceased. Weir Carver—Deceased. Herbert Craig—Deceased. CLASS OF 1894 Blanche Sullivan Lockwood—Indianapolis, Ind. Clarence Bricker—Deceased. Harry Hunt—Deceased. CLASS OF 1895 Maude William (Butz)—Kendallville, Ind. Edna Fairbanks (Shanline)—Avilla, Ind. Agnes Fairbanks (Whitford)—Kendallville, Ind. Fred Bodenhafer—Kendallville, Ind. Melvin Renkenberger—Joliet, Ill. Herbert Whetzel—Ithaca, N. Y. CLASS OF 1896 Radie Dolan (Hart)—Garrett, Ind. Amie Randall (Thomas)—Fort Wayne, Ind. John Stalil—Deceased. LeRoy Zellars—Deceased. CLASS OF 1897 Dottie Damond—Avilla, Ind. Allie Bodenhafer (King)—Avilla, Ind. Harry Bodenhafer—Kendallville, Ind. Firmand Shirley—Marshalltown, Iowa. Charles Fulk—Hagerstown, Md. Howard Bricker—Deceased. CLASS OF 1898 Luetta Stahl (Crone)—Richmond, Va. Alda Kelham (Zellers)—Avilla, Ind. Bertha Stanley (Sundermann)—Avilla, Ind. John Crone—Westerville, Ohio. j Merle Pennel—Avilla, Ind. CLASS OF 1899 Blanche Renkenberger (Smith)—Stroh, Ind. Orlo Fryer—Deceased. Louis Damond—Kendallville, Ind. Frank Baker—Ithaca, N. Y. Lucy Baker (Whetzel)—Deceased. CLASS OF 1900 | Mary Randall (Beckman)—Kendallville, Ind. q Bertha Baker (Whetzel)—Deceased. | Jesse Teegarden—Avilla, Ind. Carl Hudson—Elkhart, Ind. ALUMNI Verne Halferty—Avilla, Ind. Ralph Halferty—Albion, Ind. Lloyd Yeiser—Butler, Ind. Blaine Stahl—South Bend, Ind. Edna Gorrell (Kramer)—Chicago, Ill. CLASS OF 1901 Lloyd Clear—Peru, Ind. Clifton Schutt—Wheaton, III. Frank Kelham——Avilla, Ind. Sidney Stewart—Burley, Idaho. Guy Hart—Fort Wayne, Ind. Herman Lash—Avilla, Ind. Carrie Henry (Carver )—Deceased. CLASS OF 1902 Lottie Ramston (Henney )—Avilla, Ind. Walter Bodenhafer—St. Louis, Missouri. Frank Dolan—Fort Wayne, Ind. Ray Carver—Deceased. CLASS OF 1903 Otta Long (Bolman)—Ligonier, Ind. Almeda Beckley (Moore)—Indianapolis, Ind. Claude Knauer—Avilla, Ind. Rolland Schutt—Unknown. Arthur DeCamp—Kendallville, Ind. Forrest Stahl—Deceased. CLASS OF 1904 Mary DeHoff (McKee)—Avilla, Ind. Albert Hinkley—Avilla, Ind. Alcy Kinney—Grand Rapids, Michigan. Edna Randall (DeCamp)—Kendallville, Ind. CLASS OF 1905 Bertha Good (Whetzel)—Kendallville, Ind. Carrie Truelove—Avilla, Ind. Charles Peiper—New York, N. Y. Fred Kelham—Deceased. Clyde Halferty—Garrett, Ind. Verne Stewart—Deceased. CLASS OF 1906 Lena Allman (Dolan)—-Fort Wayne, Ind. Zella Truelove (Miller)—Fort Wayne, Ind. CLASS OF 1907 No Graduates. CLASS OF 1908 Clara DeCamp—Springfield, Mass. Edith Hudson (Brooks)—Kingston, N. J. Mabel Kinney (Gottschalk )—Fort Wayne, Ind. Regina Grosswege—Elwood, Ind. Bessie Stewart—Fort Wayne, Ind. Ella Clark (Downing)—Willard, Ohio. Jessie Popejoy (Smith)—Deceased. John Clark—Avilla, Ind. Roy Weimer—Riverside, California. Roy Good—Deceased. CLASS OF 1909 Vera Knauer (Parker)—Deceased. Vita Allman—Deceased. Madge Stewart (Walker)—Danville, III. Mabel Kreiger (Crothers)—Albion, Ind. Lulu Kokenge—Deceased. Theresa Ueber (Knauer)—Avilla, Ind. Goldie Coil—Cleveland, Ohio. Merle DeCamp—Kansas City, Missouri. Harry Hass—Buffalo, N. Y. Cleon Pilgrim—Chicago, III, Pearl Hinkley (Potter)—Avilla, Ind. Bessie Yeiser (Golden)—Avilla, Ind. Rena Truelove (Hess)—Avilla, Ind. Ella Weirner (Cramer)—Avilla, Ind. CLASS OF 1910 Minnie Crothers (Pepple)—Avilla, Ind. Stacia Hass (Kunsman)—Wilmington, Delaware. Welcome Krieger (Clark )—Avilla, Ind. Fern Dolan—Avilla, Ind. Jennie Stellhorn (Pilgrim)—Chicago, III. Zoe Stewart—Canton, Ohio. Lee Allman—Garrett, Ind. Glenn Thrapp-—Kendallville, Ind. Walter Crothers—Albion, Ind. Lawrence Helmer—Kendallville, Ind. Merle Henney—Westbrook, Ind. Jay Hersh—Avilla, Ind. CLASS OF 1911 Ruth Yeiser (Thrapp)—Kendallville, Ind. Jennie Halferty (Faux)—Albion, Ind. Lottie Veazey—Cincinnati, Ohio. Marjorie Kinney (Stephenson)—South Bend, Ind. Lesta Henney (Neal)—Albion, Ind. Mabel VanGorder—Auburn, Ind. CLASS OF 1912 Hazel Yeiser (O’Brien)—Bradford, Penn. Ruth Hudson (Garmire)—Kalamazoo, Mich. Flossie Truelove (Vanderbosch)—Avilla, Ind. Ethel Hinkley (Bruce)—Spencerville, Ind. Gladys Hersh (McKinley )—Wolcottville, Ind. Gertrude Weller (Kelham)—Avilla, Ind. George Woodruff—Akron, Ohio. Everitt Padgitr—Avilla, Ind. Flaurence Schlotter—Villa Park, IIl. Henry Ueber—Fort Wayne, Ind. John Kelham—Deceased. CLASS OF 1913 George Hess—Huntertown, Ind. Jess Macklin (Padgitt)—Avilla, Ind. Mildred Miller (Sheets)—Avilla, Ind. George Pilgrim—Deceased. Leila Veazey—Chicago Heights, III. Glenn Stewart—Lansing, Mich. F. S. Worman—Dayton, Ohio. CLASS OF 1914 Glenn Crowell—Huntertown, Ind. Frank Lockhart—Deceased. Lucille Pilgrim—Chicago, Ill. Dorotha Stewart—Fort Wayne, Ind. Grace Yeiser (Sneary)—Avilla, Ind. Claude Stephenson—Avilla, Ind. Delia Sheets (Gibson)—Verona, N. Y. CLASS OF 1915 Earl Busch—Fort Wayne, Ind. Oscar Diehm—Avilla, Ind. Mabel Stewart (Stephenson) —Avilla, Ind. Gordon Hersh—Memphis, Tenn. May Thrapp (Rogers)—Avilla, Ind. CLASS OF 1916 Antoinette Myers (Shilts)—South Bend, Ind. Lois Dolan (Wiley)—Auburn, Ind. Lucille Fairbanks (Imes)—Albion, Ind. Wallace Hersh—Auburn, Ind. Bertha Phillips (Truelove)—Avilla, Ind. Harry Smith—Elkhart, Ind. Rollie Crothers—Toledo, Ohio. Clifton Engle—South Bend, Ind. CLASS OF 1917 Anita Hooper (Potter)—Avilla, Ind. Marion Veazey—Rutherford, N. J. Herbert Eley—Fort Wayne, Ind. Acella Kokenge (Vose)—Lincoln, Nebraska. Grace Miller (Poyser)—Elkhart, Ind. Howard Lockhart—Chicago, Ill. Rachael Cloud (Pond)—Denver, Colorado. CLASS OF 1918 Mary Kokenge (Lockhart)—Chicago, Ill. Raymond Foster—Avilla, Ind. Carrie Wheeler (Holcomb)—Albion, Ind. Agnes Meyer—South Bend, Ind. Margaret Miller (Frazer)—Madison, Wis. CLASS OF 1919 Lawrence Hess—Jackson, Mich. Garnet Yeiser (Sneary)—Vaughnsville, Ohio. Bernice Van Ferson—Elkhart, Ind. Marie Ueber (Daniels) —Decatur, Ind. Orr Lockhart—Detroit, Mich. Carleton Baum—Lansing, Mich. CLASS OF 1920 Wallace Adams—Avilla, Ind. Myrth Faux (Smith)—Fort Wayne, Ind. Purnell Carpenter—Fremont, Ind. Lauren King—Wheaton, IIl. CLASS OF 1921 Lewis Dolan—Fort Wayne, Ind. Beulah Hess—Avilla, Ind. Don Bair—Fort Wayne, Ind. Helen Knox (Wilkinson)—Nappanee, Ind. Ruth Miller—Indianapolis, Ind. Basil Offord—Deceased. Kenneth Hersh—Deceased. CLASS OF 1922 Robert Adams—Kendallville, Ind. Ralph Eley—Deceased. Harry Dolan—Chicago, Ill. Fern Guthrie (VanGorder)—Avilla, Ind. Florence Lemper—Fort Wayne, Ind. Harold Pilgrim—cChicago, Ill. Opal Pfleightner (Bennet )—Fort Wayne, Ind. Herman Schmenk—Avilla, Ind. Pearl Simon (Schauweker)—Avilla, Ind. Gladys Weller (Bigelow ) —Deceased. Paul VanGorder—Avilla, Ind. Eva Veasey (Irons) —Port Huron, Mich. Iden Halferty—Avilla, Ind. Max Moore—Uhlricksville, Ohio. Ralph Cope—Unknown. CLASS OF 1923 Alberta Boszor (Koons)—Avilla, Ind. Leroy Crego—Kalamazoo, Mich. John Diehm—Avilla, Ind. Genevieve Lobdell (Moore)—Avilla, Ind. CLASS OF 1924 Mildred Cornell (Adams) —Indianapolis, Ind. Harry Adams—Indianapolis, Ind. Wilbur Fryer—Avilla, Ind. Lucy Pfleightner (Martin) —Avilla, Ind. Winston King—Lebonon, Vermont. Howard Marti—Kendallville, Ind. Edith Bly (Taggart)—Churubusco, Ind. Crystal Offord (Potterfield) —Columbus Grove, Ohio. Ralph Shanline—Kendallville, Ind. CLASS OF 1925 Robert Zimmerman—Deceased. Virginia Rieter—East Mansfield, Ohio. Maurice Diehm—Chicago, Ill Marjorie Graham (Stephens)—Kendallville, Ind. John Cope—Unknown. Kenneth Helmer—Avilla, Ind. Helen Kelham (Weaver)—Brea, California. CLASS OF 1926 Marjorie Pennel (Myers)—Avilla, Ind. Wade Smith—Fort Wayne, Ind. Garnet Ross (Mapes)—Kendallville, Ind. Earl Layman—Fort Wayne, Ind. Wendell Offord—San Diego, California. Beverly McKee (Grube)—South Bend, Ind. Allen Thrie—Fort Wayne, Ind. Esther Miller—Indianapolis, Ind. Page 43 SSS Ser errr rommnnanna tomer n0nserwtinssssacetessusnsencrm—suparainmes CLASS OF 1927 Vera Lawshe (Ninde)—Portland, Maine. Ada Koenig (Wagner)—Kendallville, Ind. Herron Ross—Avilla, Ind. Alma Weimer (Ott)—Avilla, Ind. CLASS OF 1928 Nevelyn Boszor—Avilla, Ind. Hilda Berkes (Layman)—Fort Wayne, Ind. Herman Bauman—Deceased. Dorotha Downing (McLaughlin)—Sturgis, Mich. Mary Layman (Axel)—Kendallville, Ind. Gertrude Sucher (Thompson)—Garrett, Ind. Robert Ihrie—New Haven, Ind. Louis Vogtman—South Bend, Ind. Howard Weimer—Avilla, Ind. Walter Yeiser—Peru, Ind. Norman Gillian—Chicago, Il. CLASS OF 1929 Robert Henney—South Bend, Ind. Robert Keck—Fort Wayne, Ind. Ruby Barhan (Jackson)—Albion, Ind. Ruth Barhan (Pfaffman)—Kendallville, Ind. Horace Phillips—Fort Wayne, Ind. Elwood Nickell—Chicago, III. CLASS OF 1930 Lawrence Kelham—Kendallville, Ind. Robert Zimmerman—Deshler, Ohio. Helen Lauer (Starner)—Angola, Ind. Candice Stafford (Muhn)—Auburn, Ind. Isabelle Ihrie—Dayton, Ohio. Mildred Rex (Snyder)—Fort Wayne, Ind. Mary Ross (Hoon)—Mt. Ayr, Ind. Martha Crothers (Rhodes)—Albion, Ind. Mae Martin (Kelham)—Kendallville, Ind. Willette Dove (Nessel)—Avilla, Ind. Winifred Clark—Detroit, Mich. CLASS OF 1931 Ruth Kemerly (Miller) —Fort Wayne, Ind. Ellen Layman—Kendallville, Ind. Marjorie Faux—Kendallville, Ind. Clara Bauman (Bushong)—Syracuse, Ind. Evelyn Lash (Evers)—Kendallville, Ind. Georgia Koenig—Deceased. Eugene Harmon—Fort Wayne, Ind. Harry Henney—Woodburn, Ind. Darewood Yeiser—Avilla, Ind. Billy DeHoff—Portland, Ind. Ronald Gehring, Fort Wayne, Ind. Allen Fordeck—Fort Wayne, Ind. Katherine Branyan (Ihrie)—Corunna, Ind. CLASS OF 1932 Lucille Berkes (Kinney )—Kendallville, Ind. David Kinney—Kendallville, Ind. Bernard Lemper—Auburn, Ind. Lucille Keck——Detroit, Mich. Ella Osborne—Unknown. Velma Wolf (Shultz) Kendallville, Ind. Rosa Miller (Ginrich)—Auburn, Ind. Ruth Menzel—Fort Wayne, Ind. Loyal Frederick—Kendallville, Ind. Paul Dove—Avilla, Ind. CLASS OF 1933 Thelma Miller (John)—Albion, Mich. Kathryn Stafford (Anderson)—Avilla, Ind. Hilda Fisher (Brown)—Charleston, W. Virginia. Hilda Cramer (Glass)—Avilla, Ind. Josephine Sheets—Avilla, Ind. Donald Neal—Muskegon, Mich. Evelyn Yeiser (Ridlen)—Indianapolis, Ind. Kathryn Hoot (Starner)—Wolcottville, Ind. James Koons—Avilla, Ind. Jack Downing—Sturgis, Mich. Richard Myers—Avilla, Ind. Myron Richards—Fort Wayne, Ind. Dorothy Rittermeyer (Gerding)—Fort Wayne, Ind. Frances K emerly—Fort Wayne, Ind. Roger Knauer—Norwalk, Ohio. LaRoma Helmer (Slater)—Fort Wayne, Ind. Katherine Smith (Bishop)—Adrian, Mich. Katherine Keck (Moody)—Tipton, Ind, Kenneth Crothers—Deceased. Elmo McKee (Zimmerman)—Deshler, Ohio. Shirley Tompkins (Keck) Fort Wayne, Ind. CLASS OF 1934 Mary C. Phillips—Fort Wayne, Ind. [rene Pfaffman (Dove)—Kendiallville, Ind. June Bertsch—Kendallville, Ind. Marianna Bertsch—Kendallville, Ind. Mildred Weimer (Johnson)—Coldwater, Mich. Lucille Ihrie (Greaves)—Louisville, Ky. Ruth Haines—Indianapolis, Ind. Catherine Lynch (Cramer)—Fort Wayne, Ind. Albert Lash—Villa Park, IIl. Paul Kemerly—Fort Wayne, Ind. Betty Kling—Etna Green, Ind. Elsie Keck (Sweet )—Kendallville, Ind. Ruth Thomas—Avilla, Ind. Evelyn Bolton (Neal)—Avilla, Ind. Esther Weimer—Wolcottville, Ind. Kenneth Diggins—Sturgis, Mich. Glenice Tindall—U. S. Navy. Aloysius Eichman—Indianapolis, Ind. Ernest Bauman—Garrett, Ind. Cleo Zinn—Garrett, Ind. CLASS OF 1935 Wilbur Cramer—Fort Wayne, Ind. Floyd Keck—Avilla, Ind. William Fordeck—Avilla, Ind. Marion Myers—U. S. Army Gilbert Geiger—U. S. Navy. Gerald Parks—Oceanport, N. J. Robert Thompson—Fort Wayne, Ind. Raymond Simon—Chicago, Illinois. Charleen Wilson (Lash)—Villa Park, III. Luella Warble (Harp)—Wolcottville, Ind. Ruth Zinn (Donley)—Brimfield, Ind. Teresa Lash (Friederickson)—Union Mills, Ind. Fayean Renkenberger—Avilla, Ind. Lorene Imler (Downing)—Sturgis, Mich. Violet Geiger (Shinn) —Fort Wayne, Ind. Mary Hess (Atkins)—Garrett, Ind. Lavon Hess (McVoy)—Elkhart, In d. Daisy Snell (Kugler)—Garrett, Ind. Phyliss Hoot (Noftze)—Avilla, Ind. CLASS OF 1936 ? Josephine Berkes (Sabrosky )—Kendallville, Ind. Rolene Blanchard (Routsong)—Wolcottville, Ind. Donald Sheets—Avilla, Ind. Carl McKee—Auburn, Ind. Thelma Fortman (Cass)—Kendallville, Ind. Robert Sheets—South Bend, Ind. Donald Bauman—Avilla, Ind. Margaret Gehring—Fort Wayne, Ind. William Tindall—U. S. Navy. Harold Huelsenbeck—Avilla, Ind. Charles Wolf—Avilla, Ind. Warren Hersh—Detroit, Mich. Mary Lynch (Stanger)—Fort Wayne, Ind. William Knauer—Fort Wayne, Ind. Kathryn Surfus (Cattell)—Avilla, Ind. Max Castator—Kendallville, Ind. Leo Meyer—Avilla, Ind. Roger Woodcock—Garrett, Ind. June Stephenson (McKee)—Auburn, Ind. Donald Cripe—Kendallville, Ind. Helen Bitzer (Sheets) —Avilla, Ind. Lawrence Wolf—Avilla, Ind. Garnet Sheets (Eckerly)—Toledo, Ohio. CLASS OF 1937 Marie Biddle—Wolcottville, Ind. Howard Blackman—Ball State College. Lucille Cogan (Hawkins)—Kendallville, Ind. Betty Cripe—Kendallville, Ind. Harry Downing—Sturgis, Mich. Virgil Helmer—Avilla, Ind. Evelyn Householder—Avilla, Ind. Maxine Imler (Kemerly)—Sturgis, Mich. Philip Kammerer—Manchester College. Geraldine Keck—Avilla, Ind. Ralph Kemerly—Sturgis, Mich. Phyllis Lash—Avilla, Ind. Harold Owen—Garrett, Ind. Helen Parks—Ball State College. Genevieve Parr (Menzel)—Kendallville, Ind. Robert Pynchon—Fort Wayne, Ind. Maxine Schwab—Fort Wayne, Ind. Edward Shutta—Avilla, Ind. Virginia Shutta (Howerton)—Kendallville, Ind. Jane Simon—Avilla, Ind. Nelson Snell—Avilla, Ind. Delores Treesh (Diehm)—Auburn, Ind. Arthur Woodcock—Garrett, Ind. CLASS OF 1938 Donald Wilson—Kendallville, Ind. Phyllis Stephenson—South Bend, Ind. Louise Castator—Avilla, Ind. Ruth Shenk—Auburn, Ind. Robert Croy—Auburn, Ind. Max Fasoldt—LaOtto, Ind. Bonnie Gorrell—Irene Byron, Fort Wayne, Ind. Mildred Diehm (Beltz)—Avilla, Ind. Cleta Fisher—Avilla, Ind. George Febles—Kendallville, Ind. Paul Gray—LaOtto, Ind. Richard Kemerly—Avilla, Ind. Teresa Ley—Avilla, Ind. Bert Leiter—Fort Wayne, Ind. Ted Owen—Avilla, Ind. Kenneth Shanline—Kendallville, Ind. Samuel Myers—U. S. Army. Alice Schutt—LaOtto, Ind. Jeanette Parks—Kendallville, Ind. June Landgraff (Gay)—Goshen, Ind. Dorothy Harrod—Indiana University. Hershel Huelsenbeck—Avilla, Ind. Violet Sherman (Robinson)—Bryan, Ohio. Charles Yeiser—Chicago, IIl. Mayland Warble—Burr Oak, Michigan. Hilda Wolf (Croy)—Auburn, Ind. Laverne Wolf (Bowman)—Auburn, Ind. Jacob Lochner—Albion, Ind. Claribel Zimmerman (Kirkpatrick )—Kendallville, Ind. Eugene Balliet—LaOtto, Ind. Janis Busch—Deceased. CLASS OF 1939 Francis Teders—Baltimore, Maryland. Marcile Troyer—Marion College. Dwight Sheets—Manchester College. Esther Frey—Kendallville, Ind. Evelyn Albertson—Methodist Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. Alfred Bauman—Auburn, Ind. Joan Beltz—Irene Byron, Fort Wayne, Ind. Vern Bradley—Fort Wayne, Ind. Eula Call—South Bend, Ind. Gerald Bricker—Churubusco, Ind. Earl Brindle—LaOtto, Ind. Bernard Campbell—Auburn, Ind. Douglas Cartwright—LaOtto, Ind. Clifford Crothers—Avilla, Ind. Ethel Dancer—Avilla, Ind. Robert Freeman—Avilla, Ind. Kenneth Gillian—Avilla, Ind. Albert Grawcock—LaOtto, Ind. Elwood Haines—Sturgis, Mich. Anna Hershbarger (Shenk)—Garrett, Ind. Rita Helmer—Fort Wayne, Ind. Norma Hersh—Avilla, Ind. Roger Hess—Manchester College. Howard Householder—Avilla, Ind. Alton Jarrett—U. S. Army, Panama. Kenneth Jordan—Avilla, Ind. Charles Ley—Avilla, Ind. Florence Pynchon—Methodist Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. Lawrence Lung—Kendallville, Ind. Everitt Padgitt—Avilla, Ind. Ernest Rhodes—LaOtto, Ind. Kenneth Stuart—Kendallville, Ind. Vincent Traxler—Kendallville, Ind. Carl Wagner—Avilla, Ind. Evelyn Wineland—Washington Boulevard Hospital, Chicago, IIl. CLASS OF 1940 Clifford E. Parks—Kendallville, Ind. Mary Jane Crothers—Avilla, Ind. J. C. Fisher—Purdue University. Lois Anne Huelsenbeck—Avilla, Ind. Glenn R. Riehm—Kendallville, Ind. Maxine Juanita DeHoff—International College. Vera Teders—Avilla, Ind. Rosellen Fischer—Avilla, Ind. James Ross—Kendallville, Ind. Betty Schaefer—Avilla, Ind. Marilyn Southern—LaOtto, Ind. Michael Walt Jr.—Laporte, Ind. Leona Weller—International College. Catherine Huff (Truelove)—Avilla, Ind. Kathryn Rice (Pankop)—Kendallville, Ind. Louis Lash—Avilla, Ind. Idress Hoot—Avilla, Ind. Dolores Stonestreet (Arnold)—Churubusco, Ind. Kathleen Walt—Avilla, Ind. Raymond Sylvester—Avilla, Ind. Daphne Harrod—TIndiana University. Ruth Whonsetler (Royer)—Avilla, Ind. James Meyer—Avilla, Ind. Lucille Wolf (Keister)—Albion, Ind. Aurelia Fortman—Fort Wayne, Ind. IN APPRECIATION We, the staff of the 1941 Panther, will appreciate your patronage of our advertisers, who by their cooperation have made it possible for us to publish this issue of the Panther. _—O— nn | _————————————. nn ene ——— ooo ee Page 46 Compliments of Compliments of AVILLA STIEFEL GRAIN CO. Grains, Coal and Feeds BEAUTY SHOPPE + e Phone M8 Phone 14 Avilla, Indiana AVILLA, INDIANA Kendallville’s ‘Sweet Business”’ Famous From Coast to Coast Manufacturers Of KRAFT DAIRY FRESH CARAMELS A Good Place To Sell Your Milk KRAFT CHEESE COMPANY MOUGLER’S GREEN HOUSE 604 South Walsh Street GARRETT, INDIANA PHONES 45 and 45-2 Rings Say It With Flowers We Telegraph Flowers Everywhere ite 1B Ay NATIONAL rh PETROLEUM, INC. _ Compliments of White Rose Gasoline Enarco Motor Oil FRANK MALLON FORD CARS New—Used Tee WeeIMLER. DIST: Avilla Phone Kendallville 78-R 97 Phone, Avilla 130R LAOTTO, INDIANA Traveling over the International highway towards a career in business is a pleasant and profitable experience. Graduates of International can look back on a year of pleasant memories as to school life and can, with their ef- ficient training, look forward to the future with confidence. INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE “School of Commerce” 1889 52nd Year 1941 Fort Wayne, Indiana Enrollment Limited to High School Graduates Compliments of SAVE WOLF DAIRY at were S E A R S Pasteurized Milk - Cream - Cheese ) in and Kendallville Frozen Food Storage Phone 3F13 AVILLA, INDIANA CHOOSE YOUR HIGHWAY Page 48 Geis of COMMUNITY STATE BANK Member Federal Reserve System Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. AVILLA, INDIANA MODERN FUNERAL HOME AMBULANCE SERVICE Day or Night: We Are at Your Service McKEE and CLARK Funeral Directors — Furniture AVILLA PHONE 46-47 INDIANA Frigidaire Refrigerators Linoleums Electric Washers Carpets Electric Ranges Rugs ROMAN MOTOR SALES MERCURYS t er J HEIR Ver gs sith Zephyr Corner Main and Rush Sts. Phone 178 KENDALLVILLE, INDIANA eo ae Ors cr a SE oS oe Sse Compliments of See HARRY E. SHEETS MEYER BROS. Agent for NEW ENGLAND i O R D LIFE INSURANCE Cars — Tractors and WOLVERINE AUTOMOBILE Phone 20 Avilla, Indiana INSURANCE Avilla Indiana A Complete Line of Sporting Goods AH OWS EE. -O Fe Shan eb EH Goshen, Indiana Derdce Style Without Extravagance Where Savings Are Greatest ie Seana ey cement oh CLOTHING and SHOES For The Entire Famil Coats — Suits — Dresses arene ret anrttrs hE THE MODE J. C. PENNEY CO. KENDALLVILLE INDIANA KENDALLVILLE INDIANA Compliments of KOONS MARKET GROCERY Try The Power of Cash We Feature Armours Branded Beef Pork AVILLA PISO, be de, GS INDIANA STECKLEY'S HERFF-JONES CO. MILL HATCHERY Designers and Manufacturers U. S. Approved and of Certified Chicks School and College Jewelry, Graduation Announcements, Also Medals, Cups Trophies Stecco Mashes, Master © ; INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Mix Concentrates, Seeds ie, Jewelers to and Fertilizers KENDALLVILLE Avilla High School FLINT WALLING MFG. CO., INC. Kendallville, Indiana Manufacturers of STAR ZEPHYR WINDMILLS and HOOSIER ELECTRIC WATER SYSTEMS Tg a ee ne en ne ee en a a NOS _— sais aioe ee _—. iS Ses a z —— sm ‘ = Tires RCA Radios Appliances Paint AUTO ACCESSORIES Best Wishes To A. H. S. Platner Supply Co. KENDALLVILLE INDIANA High Quality Gasoline Oil Company Corner Williams and Orchard St. Phone No. 70 ‘We Sell For Less” KENDALLVILLE INDIANA Central Meat Market AVILLA Home Killed Meats Buyer of Live Stock ‘Our Steaks Are No Mistakes” WAYNE SHIRK, Prop. Compliments of Kendallville Laundry Dry Cleaning Co. PHONE 314 Compliments of UNITED TELEPHONE CO., INC. J. N. Miller Lester Frost Daisy Simon Ella Cooley Marjorie Myers PHILCO FRIGIDAIRE ATZ FURNITURE CoO. KENDALLVILLE, IND. CARPETS LINOLEUM CLINE BROS. LUMBER CO. Dealers in Lumber, Building Material Coal C. S. WEIMER, Mgr. Phone Main 21 Avilla, Ind. McKee’s Sunoco Station New Blue Sunoco GAS and OIL Candy — Pop KENNETH McKEE, Prop. | . TEL. 17, KENDALLVILLE, IND. STERN CLOTHING CO. An Education in GOOD Appearance That Leads From HOOSIER GRILL Graduation To Future Success Excellent Food Courteous Service - aoe Steaks - Chicken - Chops The Home of ‘Stern Values’ Clothes U. S. Highway 6 — State Road 3 GARRETT THE MILLER-LYNCH Compliments of CO JP IbCO)y (1B; IellOHO}al Hardware, Plumbing EGGS and CREAM Heating and PHONE 96 Steel Metal Work PHONE 626 KENDALLVILLE CONEY-LONGNECKER - Compliments of LSEAtEN Ses GS NORTHERN INDIANA PONTIAC - BUICK FUEL and LIGHT CO. G. M. C. TRUCKS ‘ ay Auburn, Garrett, Avilla GOOD USED TRUCKS Kendallville Page 53 SSS ee ea Ax. =? Le oe ere SEE EE EEE See ee ee ee THE HOME of McCRAY REFRIGERATOR CORPORATION World's Largest Manufacturer of Commercial Refrigerators Kendallville, Indiana Page 54 TRI-STATE COLLEGE ANGOLA, INDIANA B.S. Degree in 214 years in Aeronautical, Chemical, Civil, Elec- trical, Mechanical and Radio Engineering. B.S. Degree in 2 years in Accounting and Business Administration Short (Diploma) courses in Drafting and Surveying. Catalog Mailed on Request Compliments of LOUIS RUDERMAN LAOTTO, INDIANA POTATO and ONION BUYER iti H E A i R E | Consult Me Before Selling Part OUNiEs AVILLA B130-M Garrett, Indiana SALES — SERVICE — PARTS KENDALLVILLE IMPLEMENT STORE International Farm Tools, Tractors and Motor Trucks Phone 318 625 S. Main St. KENDALLVILLE, INDIANA Page 55 Compliments of Compliments of RAY’S GARAGE Business Service Co. Office Supplies and Equipment — Typewriters and Adding Machines Phone 115 THURLOW M. CAZIER Avilla, Indiana 1171 S. Main St. Kendallville i ig ac JOS. L. STOECKLEY Plumbing and Heating MONTOOTH en BEAUTY SHOP Phone 40 Avilla Phone L AVILLA, INDIANA THE AMERICAN SECURITY CO. Loans of All Kinds Compliments of MORRIS 5 10c to $1.00 Rooms 3 4, Citizens Service STORE, INC. Building 101% No. Main St. Kendallville PHONE 54 KENDALLVILLE BOSZOR KELHAM Compliments of General Hardware Electrical Wiring Supplies AVILLA BAKERY Quality Merchandise at Low Cost Phone 116 Avilla, Ind. PHONE 29 AVILLASIND: Page 56 MARION D. POTTS Jeweler HAMILTON and ELGIN WATCHES Jewelry Repairing 114 E. WILLIAM STREET TAYLOR SHOE STORE Shoes for the Entire Family KENDALLVILLE Help-T he-School And-You-Help Yourselves STEPHENSON'S Compliments of DR. K. D. SNEARY Avilla, Indiana KENDALLVILLE, INDIANA HARLAN’S MARKET and HARDWARE LAOTTO, IND. Dri-Gas Roper Ranges CAMPBELL'S CHEVROLET SALES ‘Best Used Cars in Town” 211 N. Main St. Phone 870 Kendallville, Indiana MEYER - FREEMAN Roofing — Siding _ Home Appliances PHONE 9 AVILLA, INDIANA When You Need Hardware for Hard Wear You Will Find It Priced Right at the KENDALLVILLE HARDWARE CoO. FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK CROGHAN NAME CARDS Superior in Material and Craftsmanship The Croghan Eng. Ptg. Co. Fremont, Ohio PLAY A MARTIN! the professionals’ choice Outstanding stars of radio, dance band and concert fame agree that Martins are tops. Built by famous Handcraft methods. Martin Saxophones, Trumpets, Cornets, and Trombones—because of their superior quality and tone —are easier to play, will help you get ahead faster—and quickly put you in a class with the best. Big opportunities are yours! Ask about our easy purchase plan! MARTIN Band Instrument Co. Elkhart, Indiana Avilla LAOTTO GRAIN CO. Grain, Feed, Seed and Coal Satisfaction Guaranteed dias 108; Compliments of E. W. WOLF General Store Indiana Compliments of TOM BERRY MUSIC CO., INC. CONN BAND INSTRUMENTS KIMBALL PIANOS 211-213 West Wayne St. Fort Wayne, Indiana KENDALLVILLE MORTUARY ASSOCIATION, INC. 403 South Main Street, Kendallville, Ind. FUNERAL DIRECTORS — AMBULANCE SERVICE Modern Funeral Home — Lady Attendant PHONE 160 nnn _ eee ee Page: 59 Compliments of Compliments of STANDARD OIL CO. HAFFNER’S 5c to $1.00 ROBERT MUELLER, Agent STORE Phone 66 = Avilla, Indiana Garrett—Kendallville a a a Eugene V. Carteaux Lathe—Electric Welding Specializing In ’ Services Good Gulf Gas and Oil AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE Office Phone 37—Phone 284-J Work Guaranteed Main Floor Cictzenre sen rine tidy SOUTHERN GARAGE KENDALLVILLE, IND. LAOTTO _. PHONE A-130L Compliments of HARRY M. WARD UNIFORMS and Educational Publications CIVILIAN se CLOTHES Rauipnene Tailored-To-Order Library Books Magazines By Chicago BRYAN, OHIO Page 60 —— YOUNG'S HOME STORE Groceries — Dry Goods Laotto, Indiana THE JOHNSON FLORAL CO. Kendallville, Ind. Say It With Johnson’s Flowers PHONE 95J—Day or Night Members of F. T. D. Flowers Telegraphed Anywhere Leading Florist Since 1905 Compliments of CHAS. ORT CO. Jewelers Masonic Bldg. GARRETT, INDIANA SEE VIM SPORTING GOODS New Store 1027 Calhoun St. Fort Wayne Indiana DeSoto - Plymouth _—_—_-eom- — W. R. ROSS AVILLA, IND. Crosley - Shelvador Mobiloil - Mobilgas AVILLA FEED MILLS Dealers in FEED, COAL, SEED, GRAIN, SALT —-+ +—__— Prompt Delivery Phone 27 Compliments of Kendallville Branch Chicago Motor Club Chas. R. Hosler, Mer. PHONE 386 132 S. Main St. Kendallville OLD SQUIRE FLOUR Sold By Avilla Grocers —c—-.-.——_- 2. A. E. Beyer, Inc. Distributor Compliments of EVERGREEN FLORIST Flowers for All Occasions CHARLES WAGNER Phone 99 KENDALLVILLE, INDIANA QUALITY PETROLEUM PRODUCTS Direct From Refinery To You RICHARDSON OIL CO. Kendallville RIMMELL HAT SHOP The Place To Buy Your Hats KENDALLVILLE Compliments of HAROLD G. LASH Complete Insurance Service AVILLA, INDIANA VALENTI GRILL LUNCHES and Tasty Sandwiches Hot Dogs KENDALLVILLE, INDIANA HARROD BROS. Rock Wool Insulation ‘Blown In” ALL TYPES BARREEI?S ARTISTIC ROOFING AND SIDING APPLIED Office 132 South Main St. KENDALLVILLE Page 62 GUY SWARTZLANDER Certified Gemalogist WATCHES — DIAMONDS Kendallville Compliments of Corner Restaurant Kendallville CO) I TET eS BARBER SHOP LAOTTO F. W. MIDDLETON Saw Gumming, Filing, Tool and Lawn Mower Grinding 110 W. Mitchell St. Kendallville Compliments of ROBERT CHRISTLIEB Avilla Compliments of ECONOMY DRUG STORE AVILLA Indiana Compliments of Bill’s Service Station Laotto, Indiana UHL OIL CO. Distributor of Skelly Products Phone 702W Kendallville, Indiana Compliments of EMERY BRINDLE LAOTTO PHONE: Avilla 126R Compliments of YOUR BEAUTY SHOP LAOTTO THE TOGGERY SHOP For Men’s and Young Men’s Clothing Furnishing KENDALLVILLE ItNyMAny C(yeNEC 4Saq,, vuvipuy qJ91AIvLD NOILVYOdYOD AYNLIINYNA DIYAD — SNUNens) LERNTD 6 RES Page 64 | | HUNT'S SERVICE STATION Sinclair Products PUBLIX CAFE Air Conditioned TIRES and ACCESSORIES POP, CANDY, CIGARS Phone Main 32 Avilla, Indiana Kendallville EeAS lec car Ne Oay, PURITAN ICE CREAM PURITAN ICE CREAM CO. Kendallville PIONEER HI-BRED SEED CORN ‘SHOE REPAIRING Work Guaranteed On Sale After Apr. 15 WALT’S SHOE SHOP lee Iv. (Or sile AVILLA INDIANA Avilla, Indiana Page 65 Compliments of BE N@ Hite Hides, Furs and Wool Allis-Chalmers Tractors and Machinery New Idea Farm Equipment M M CAFE Phone 898-J KENDALLVILLE, IND. When You Want a Good Home Cooked Meal, Call and See US Compliments of WAGNER INSURANCE eee MINNIE PEPPLE Kendallville, Indiana Compliments of MICHIGAN MILKERS Compliments of THE CATHERINE SHOP New—Used —— +9 Millinery and Accessories WALTER ALBERTSON PHONE 8F13 AVILLA, IND. GARRETT All Engravings in This Book Were Made By THE FORT WAYNE ENGRAVING COMPANY This Book Was Produced In the Modernly Equipped Plant of THE AUBURN PRINTING CO. Auburn, Indiana Plan Art Copy Printing Page 66 ¥ ™ , = ia } P a x he , a + ‘ - ‘ r . “ . = vs oS x . ‘ . 4 . NG ¥ : « ‘ 2 . . ’ + t . 4 ry ? . ‘ . ; i : , . v 7 2 : : . ’ 4 “ i P . at , ty a ; ¥ ¥S 5