Bedford High School - Torch Yearbook (Bedford, IA)

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l . f ,- TOP ROW-Ileft to right-Doris Lucas, Ethel Reeves, Bessie Ewurt, Elaine Meikle, Maxine Moody, Nelle Hensley, Maude Foley, Anna Stewart, Kathryn Lltylllitll, Marjorie Mohler, Hazel Weiligartli, Josephine Myers, .Term Douglierty. ' THIRD RONV--Ina Leonard, Ruby Woodyarcl, Bethel Bradley, Angeline Winter- niute, Mildred Cade, Ruby Jones, Elsie Gourlie, Mae Miller, Thelnia Meikle, Constance Jones, Esther Coon, Lucille Mohler. SECOND ROW-Miss Holloway, Ruth Gunson, Opal Clayton, Helen Matliewv, Bertha Campbell, Miss Damewood, Fonta Purcell, Cloris Rush, Marjorie Smith, Beulah Phillips, Opal Laymzin. FIRST ROWV-Ruth Hamilton, Blanche Hartman, Ople wlVILt01'1H3ll1, Arville Burch, Minnie Talkington, Kitty Truuxbo, Ruth Parrish, Marjorie Meikle. Girl Reserve Organization e of the Y. W. C. A. Established in B. H. S. in 1922. Purpose-To find and give the best. Code- A Gracious in manner Impartial in judgment Ready for service Loyal to friends Reaching toward the best Earnest in purpose . Seeing the beautiful Eager for knowledge Reverent to God Victorious over self Ever dependable Sincere at all times. ff':a - an --L -Qfbf 2' 2 ' -if J Y A , f ' ' xnxx- J, 7 'f - - 6 lx Page Thirty-two A

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.f f BLADOW WATERMAN SMITH CHILCOTE Debate Bedford is one of the best towns in 'Iowa for debate. The unusual interest shown by the people 'off the town, 'has' furnished 'the 'inspiration which has 611- abled our debate teams to make a record which is perhaps unequalled by any other town in the state: It is our custom to 'start Work on debate at the begin- ning of the school year, but this year nothing was done until after the fifteenth of November, the latest date for sending in our .enrollment fee. The question was an unusually interesting one, Resolved that the U. S..sl1ould join the League of Nations. By the time the material for debate reached us it was too late for the preparation of set speeches for the preliminary debate. The speak- ers all spoke extemporaneously. The following students took part: Marjorie imith, Marjorie Meikle, Dean Price, Elmer Bladow, Blanche, Hartman, Ople vvaterman, Beulah Phillips, Angeline, Wintermute, Clorus Rush, Ruby Jones. Mrs. moody, the declamatory coach acted as judge and selected the following student to represent the chool: Marjorie Smith, Captain, Ople Waterman, Elmer Bladow. Kenneth Chilcote was later added to the list. As the preliminary debate was held just before Christmas holidays, it was necessary to spend most of the time during vacation, in preparation for the first debate. Our season's schedule was as fol- rows: Bedford vs. Creston, January 9th, Bedford vs. Atlantic, January 23rd. bedford vs. Stanton, February 9th, ' Bedford vs. Council Bluffs, February 20th. In the first two debates Bedford in each case won a unanimous decision. In the third debate we supported the affirmative. Stanton had a strong, confident team and put up a convincing argument, Bedford kept their argument well under cover during their constructive speeches, thus weakening their opponents rebuttal and came back with a brilliant rebuttal which completely snowed under their opponents and won by a two to one decision. On the evening of February 19, the Bedford dcbaters made a pilgrimage to the historic city of Council Bluffs to compete in the semi-finals with the Abraham Lincoln high school of that city. In this district, out of thirty-two schools competing in the first debate of the series, only four remained: Blockton, Osceola, Council Bluffs and Bedford. The debate was in the High School Auditorium before a large audience composed of students and friends interested in debate. Our speakers made a fine effort but the fates Cjudgesj were against us and we lost by a three to nothing decision. Later Osceola won from Council Bluffs, in the finals, thus winning the Champion- ship of S. W. Iowa. They also won the Championship of Western Iowa by de- feating Estherville. In May they will compete with the Champions of Eastern Iowa for the Championship of the state. Osceola has a strong team, composed of three boys who have debated tobether for three years. They have won all their contests this year by unanimous decisions and we are hoping that in the near future they will be champions of the state. ' U- ,. ' 1' 1 ,Q ff 'e .alll 5 'Page Thirty-one

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,g 'Gab ,yffff 9: - . Q W ...,:f',,f,, 'X 91 - ' L L fri' .gif?f...a-1.x-...QR . .' H - I Wi, Q fag. .Q-.uf .fi K. .Y W, V, 'GMP-KZ fIf1i,'2?s7l 5 .- ,. I I .111 'Iwf.ffi, :P . ii aff 4491. xy -- H K- Girl Reserve Organization Cabinet- Advisor-Miss Damewood President-Marjorie Smith Vice-President-Nellie Hensley Secretary and Treasurer-Ruby Jones Committee Chairmen- Publicity-Anna Stewart Social-Blanche Hartman Devotional-Beaulah Philips Community-Bertha Campbell The Y. W. C. A. of Bedford High School was organized three years ago under the leadership of Miss Damewood. The group consists of forty members from the Senior and Junior classes. Devotional meetings are held every Monday night at the High School building. In order that each girl may feel respon- sible for the success of the Y. W., leaders are chosen each Week to conduct the meeting and much interest is created. Outside speakers are invited three or four times a year. The Y. W. sent two delegates to Lake Okiboji last summer to a ten days Conference where they received much inspiration. The organization also sent four girls this winter to Red Oak and the reports of the delegates were very encouraging and helpful. In the fall the girls enjoyed several hikes and more are being planned. After the initiation of the new girls, a Motherh- Daughter reception was given where girls displayed their tal- ents as hostesses. A chautauqua is being planned for the near future and many ideas are being worked out. Although the Y. W. has not undertaken any large work this year, its influence has been felt in the school and While a great deal of credit is due to the girls yet much of success has been due to the capable and helpful leadership of Miss Damewood. ,iii 'T . 6-':. w. 4 at-Z 'N , ' . 3 D 'ff V f ...-- gl Y' ,,-371. ? C e 1:15-f Page Thirty-three