Bluffton University - Ista Yearbook (Bluffton, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 224 of the 1929 volume:

4 W2 My M A EX-LIBRIS ' ' . ELMER J. HOSTETLER .J Editor Y J. WILLIS BEIDLER Business Manager THE ISTA 1929 Published by the JUNIOR CLASS f Af- w BLU FFTON COLLEGE Bluffton, Ohio. VOLUME 13 - NW , A PM .lx JA ff: DEDICATIO through his mtei est and loyal coopei 3121011 in all activities of the class espe cially the staging of the J un1o1 Play who thlough his ablllty both as an 1n.st1ucto1 and a sponsor of athletics and other activities, has made a valuable contribu- tion to the life of Bluffton Collegeg We, the ' Junior Class, dedicate this volume. O TO Professor C. Floyd Byers, who, as our class advisor, has Won our esteem . . . . . H - 1 . . . V. 5 , O I 19' in W . f , i 'five A QS. FUREWORD THE editing of 'this 1929 Ista With all its irksome details has, nevertheless, been a real pleasure. We have aimed to typify in this volume that spirit of fel- f lowship and mutual cooperation which pervades this Temple made by God's own hand. We present it with the hope that its light may shine down the path of future ' 'NGK years and be a constant source of inspira- tion and happiness. 9' Qs- W 'V-x MMA ORDER OF BOOKS 1. COLLEGE 2. FACULTY 3. CLASSES I 4. ORGANIZATIONS 5. MUSIC 6. LITERARY 7. ATHLETICS S. ACTIVITIES 9. CHUCKLES W3 my Lmdf fl Mldc 5. XJ. Page Eight AYHAP in Woodland lanes Where pillars tall train upward Eager minds and soulsg SW ' .f.-. 111 ,ij- .S A Q 1, eww Z. w L i I i N FAIR campus queen, From thy high throne Close set with natu1'e's costliest gem, With pleasure let thy bright eye rest Upon the paths thy subjects tread. Page Seven - xt fffiowfw V ' gl sax ' ' 55 , I, ERCHANCE where thy fair stream Upon its gently flowing bosom Mirrors all thy jewelsg Page Nine .sf Q J C 5 ,I X20 Page Ten ND in thy hall of Wisdom All shall often pause, and stay To seek thy truth glad giveng twirl, L. ,..,.-V 'XJQ T day-fall from thy portal bridge Each one shall view thy wide domain And viewing, loving tribute pay. Page Eleven Page Twelve ALMA MATER. E. J. Ilxnscunn. Louznu Gnmmn, '14. S -I 4 5...-.--..:. '- - - -H- Flow rs of rar est hue a dorn Thee, Wnldwnod birds Thy praises sing, No ble thu ts and high i d als Friendships dear we owe to Thee, . Like a bea - con on the hill wp Clear-er still Thy light shallshlneq H i .5 .9 1-MEQFQL-F-F259-lA'? . 5 1. Hail to Thee, dear Blutfcon Col-lege, Tem-ple made by God's own hand, 2' , - h . . 3. - ' ' ' - e - . ' 4 P. .l- '-f'.1'r' ' lg -r I x ? ' 3-0--1-F Pil - lnrs tall of Natur-e's for - est Guardians to Thy beau-ty ztand. While with theirs' our voices blending Make the heav'ns with music ring. Clear - er vis-ion Thou dost give us, And Thy truth shsll make ns free. Gud's pro-tect,-ing care be o'er Thee.Thousnnds wor-ship an Thy shrine, Jn 1 me FQ? aifp fszfv Perf Cnonus. 5-nu, 14 11:-3, :Pi limi -su: ,, . zzu- nn 4:- i.Tf Y - - - . . '-' . '7 :ge-nu Bluff-bon Cul-lege how we love Thee, Ev - er true to Thee vre'll beg 'vw-5 P 574 fi' E25-F4-P? Loy - al - ty and deep de - vo - tion Joy -ons - ly we bl - fer Thee. QiF'F1E ?FfE5'YJ5 f' ' 3 ' l. ' ' , . FACULTY my . A s. . . A f!Ua .4k Q A 4-f.. ll I SAMUEL K. MOSIMAN, Ph. D., Litt. D. President rx bf' 4 19' Pg Thrt Page Fourteen SW Wx fl L..-A :kv AX fa. . W1 or ll- a-sly NOAH E. BYERS, A. M. Dean and Professor of Philosophy B. S., Northwestern University. 1898: Principal of Elkhart Institute, 1898-1903: Graduate Student of Philosophy and Education, The University of Chicago, Summers 1899 and 1900: Austin Scholar, Harvard University, 1902-03: A. M., Harvard University, 1903: President and Professor of Philosophy and Education. Goshen College. 1003- 13: Professor of Psychology. A. E. F. University. Beaune, France, 1919: Acting.: Professor of Psychology. Tempe State Normal, Arizona, 1022-23: Graduate Student, University of Pennsyl- vania, Summer 1924: Dean and Professor of Philosrphy, Bluffton Collexze, 19134. ! 3 i l NAOMI BRENNEMAN, A. M. Professor of English A. B.. Oberlin College, 1915: A. M., University of Chicago, 1921: Teacher, Public Schools, Elyria, Ohio, 1915-16: Instructor in English, Olivet University, 1917-18: Instructor in English, Goshen College, Summer 1918: Graduate Student. The University of Chicago, 1926-27: Instructor in English, Bluffton College, 1918-22: .Assistant Pro- fessor of English, Bluffton College. 1922-25: Professor of English, Bluffton College, 1925-. JA fi l- 1 l M'DELLA MOON, A. M. Professor of Biology Assistant Principal and Teacher of Science, Inde- pendence, Kentucky, High School, 1918-19: Teacher of Science, Brookville, Ohio, High School, 1919-20: A. B., Miami University, 1921: Student. Lake Laboratory, Put-in-Bay, Ohio, Summer 1922: Gracluate Student, The Ohio State University, 1923-24: Research, Miami University. Summer 1925: A. M., The Ohio State University, 1927: Instructor in Bioloszy, Bluffton College, 1921-25: Assistant Professor of Biology, Bluffton College, 1925-28: Professor of Biolotry. Bluffton College, 1928-. EDMUND JOHN HIRSCHLER, S. M. Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy Student, Bethel Collesre. 1897-98: A. B.. University of Kansas, 1901: Phi Beta Kappa, 1901: Sigma. Xi, 1901-5 Instructor in German. Rose Polytechnic Institute, 1901-03: Graduate Student of Mathe- matics, The University of Chicago. Summers 1914, 1915 and 1316: S. M., The University of Chicano, 1016: Graduate Student of Mathematics. Yale University, 1927-28: Professor of Mathe- matics and Astronomy, Bluffton College, 1903-. U .M .M :sir ,. f re ferees C. HENRY SMITH, Ph. D. Professor of History A. B., University of Illinois. 19025 A. M., The University of' Chicago, 19033 Phi Beta Kappa, 1903: Instructor, Goshen College, 1903 05: Fellow in History. The University of Chicano. 1905-07: Instructor, Illinois State Normal, Summer 19077 Instructor. Manual Training School, Indianapolis, 1907-08: Dean and Professor of History and Social Sciences, Goshen College, 1908-13: Acting: Professor ot' History, Bethel College, 1922-23: Professor of History, Bluffton College, 1913-. REV. JACOB QUIRING, A. M., B. D. Professor of Biblical Literature and Greek Realschule Weierhof, Germany. 1886-92: Student, Evangelische Predigerschule, Basel, Switzerland, 1803-951 Graduate, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, 1909: A. B., The University of Chicago, 1912: B. D., McCormick Theological Seminary, 19135 A. M., The University of Chicano, 1913: Nettie F. McCormick Fellow in Hebrew, 1913-15: Stu- dent, Berlin University. 1913-15 and 1918-21: Pastor of' the Deaconess Home, Salem. Lichten- rntle, Berlin, 1915-17: Professor of Biblical Liter- ature and Greek, Bluffton College, 1921-. RUTH KREHBIEL, A. B. Assistant Professor of Singing and Theory A. B., Bluffton College, 1918: Graduate Student, University of California, 1919-211: Teacher, San- irer. California. Union High School. 1920-223 Student, Hochschule fuer Musik. Berlin. 1922-24: Instructor in Singing and Theory. Bluffton Col- lege, 19211-27: Assistant Professor of Singing and Theory. Bluffton College, 1.927-29. ANDREW C. BURCKY, A. B. Assistant Professor of Physical Educa- tion and Director of Athletics Student., University of Illinois, 1921-223 A. B., Bluffton College, 1922: Instructor in Physical Training and Director of Athletics, Bluffton College, 1922-275 Assistant Professor of Physical Traininyz and Director of' Athletics, 1927-. . . if w g if ' Page Fifteen -. -iQ1',li mf' gf ,..e-Q--sffciii 'el5'L.2'f Y -C27-TX.. -Q ffl .iiwft . 3, fmsft't'f NYlsfw Cllfwft AW '5' 51 l vy'ffseji,fy1 Qggfyf-,Q N ....-shi! 1-.aes f fs-ss.,,'l . Jas- , HARVEY E. BEIDLER, A. B. Assistant Professor of Physics A. B., Bluffton College, 19201 Electrician and Superintendent. Bluffton Electric Light Plant, 1920-233 Graduate Student, The Ohio State Uni- versity, 19241 Summer 19253 Instructor in Physics and Geology, Bluffton College. 1923-283 Assistant Professor of Physics, 1928-. l I l l i WILBUR HOWE, A. M. Professor of English and Coach of Debating Student, A. E. F. University, Beaune, France, 1919: A. B., Bluffton College, 1920: Teacher, Trenton, Ohio, High School, 1919-201 Principal, Wayne Township High School, 1920-223 Graduate Student, The Ohio State University, Summers, 1922, 1923, 1924: A. M.. The Ohio State Univers- ity, 19243 Instructor: in English. Bluffton College, 1922-253 Pi Delta, 19273 Assistant Professor of English, Bluffton College, 1925-283 Professor of English, Bluffton College, 1928-. l i l ' PETER EPP, Ph. D. Professor of Modern Languages Student, Seminary Halbstad, Russia, 1904-063 Student Evan-gelische Predigerschule, Basel, Switzerland, 1906-083 Graduate, Gymnasium, Basel, Switzerland, 19083 Student, University of Basel, Switzerland, 1910-123 Student, University of Heidelberg, Germany. Summer 19103 Ph. D.. University of Basel, 19123 Professor of German., Barvenkovo, College of Commerce, Russia, 1912- 183 Professor of German and Philosophy., Sem- inary, Russia, 1918-243 Professor of' Modern Languages, Bluffton College, 19254. MRS. J. QUIRING, A. B. Instructor in German Language Bethel College, Newton, Kansas, 1908-19013 Salem College, Winston-Salem, N. C., 1'90lS-073 A. B., Bluffton College, 19273 Instructor in German, Bluffton College, 1927-. . ins-...Jug Page Sixteen L Lxiillk ' Seri' -ff 'SX ' .ff fxi., Fliiifg' ffi. Q ie A 'lift ob' x iff . e ,n N., ,J ' I-7 ,.-O'I2Q,ig3Q-fits, ltfnlwsr Cin A Mais 'Mui ., iv f NME.Q9Mfc 'QtG',.Mc7,,,, , was Lx Le:i'is.NXsl.i'-1,3-ff X Jhskljfigxi fail? Wig! ,J f'f'JQ fc' A E.-22+-Q 34,4-.4-1:,., A fe? 17' L Ls'Q3,,.!,f.:A if-5' ffi su ,ef-1-:-,, .4-4- AGNES AMSTUTZ, A. M. Assistant Professor of Latin Teacher in Public School, Bluffton, 1913-18: Pi Delta. 1921: A. B.. Bluffton College, 1922: Gradu- nte Student, The University of Michigan, Sum- mers 1022 and 1924: A. M., The Ohio State Uni- versity. 1928: Instructor in Latin, Bluffton Col- lege, 1922-28: Assistant Professor of Latin, Bluffton College, 1928-. C. FLOYD BYERS, A. M. Assistant Professor of Economics and Sociology A. B., Blullton Colleyre, 1923: Pi Delta, 1922: Manager ol' store, Bluffton, 1923-24: Membership Secretary, Y. M. C. A., Lima, Ohio, 1925: Gradu- ate Student, Ohio State University, 1926: A. M., The Ohio State University, 1927: Instructor in Economics and Sociology, Bluffton College, 1926- 28: Assistant Professor of Economics and Sociology, Blutlton College, 1928-. RUSSELL A. LANTZ, A. B. Assistant Professor of Music and Singing Graduate, Goshen College School of Music, 1918: Instructor in School Music, Goshen College, Sum- mer 1922: Supervisor of Music, Ashland, Kansas, Schools, 1922-25: Student. Kansas State Teachers Collepre. Summer 1923: Supervisor of Music, Liberal, Kansas, Schools 1925-27: Student of Karleton Hackett, D. A. Clippinger and Anne Slack. American Conservatory of Music, Summer 1926: Instructor in School Music and Singing, Bluffton College, 1927-28: A. B., Bluffton College, JOHN P. KLASSEN Assistant Professor of Art Student, Predieerschule, Basel, Switzerland, 1906- 09: Graduate, Gymnasium, Basel, Switzerland, 1909: Student, University of Berlin, Germany, 1909: Private Student. Sculpturing and Modeling. Munich, Germany, 1909-12: Student, Academy of Fine Arts, Munich, Germany, 1912-14: Student, University of Munich, Germany, 1909-14: Pro- fessor of Art, Seminary, Chortitza, Russia, 1920- 23: Instructor in Art, Bluffton College, 1924-28: Assistant Professor of Art, Bluffton College, 1929: Assistant Professor of Public School Music 1928-. and Singing, Blutlfton College, 1928-. ' - -1--- B mae. f ,- '-. -.,--V - 6 'SYN it' M fri' N2f ,f.?fni N5s, i71fl1'3 :' fp Wi QF il ffiyf 'M T'x,Ji' ir DB ef' tifgiy Us 'ft 1 xjg in ,' if-N A vit YP, 'int-gvj'v'J-ilfrq w'4fe Yi' iiiiihfarj:-' .JX wk lx -Q 55, J -Egg Page Seventeen NW 0 i C . , E- . , S X , A WLQQ be A Q 1 GUN Q. PEARL BOGART MANN Assistant Professor of Pianoforte Student. Bluffton College School of Music, 1905- 06: Findlay College, 1907-08: Cincinnati Con- servatory of Music. 1908-09: Student with Fred- erick Maxton, Philadelphia. Summer 1916: Stu- dent, Cornell University, Summer 1920: Instructor in Pianoforte, Bluffton College, 1911-18: Assistant Professor of Pianoforte, Bluffton College, 1918-. OTTO HOLTKAMP, Mus. B. Professor of Organ and Theory Mus. B., Oberlin Conservatory ot' Music. 1917: Instructor in Piano and Theory, Goshen College, 1917-23: Organisl and Choir Director. English Lutheran Church, Goshen, Indiana, 1917-23: Pro- fessor of Oryran and Theory. Blutfton College. 1923: Dzan of School of Music, 1925-. I l BOYD D. SMUCKER, M. O. Assistant Professor of Oratory. Graduate of School of Oratory, Goshen College, 1905: Student Goshen College, 1905-06: Graduate of Kin5r's School of Oratory, 1906: Special In- structor at Waynesburg College, 1907-12: M. O., King's School of Oratory, 1908: Director of Schooi of Oratory, Goshen College, 1907-13: Instructor in Oratory, Bluffton College, 1915-25: Assistant Pro- fessor of Oratory, Bluffton College, 1925-. la . 1 ll Page Eighteen I SIDNEY HAUENSTEIN, Ph. C. Assistant Professor of String and Wind Instruments Student, Findlay College Conservatory of Music, 1898: Instructor in Violin, Defiance Collece. 1899: Ph. C., University of Michigan, 1907: Director of Bluffton Band, 1907-15: 1918-19: Conductor, Bluff- ton College Orchestra, 1911-: Student. Chicago Musical College, Summer 1921: Instructor, Orchestral Instruments, East Tennessee State Teachers College, Summers 1326 and 1927: In- structor in String Instruments, Bluffton College, 1911-18: Assistant Professor of String: and Wind Instruments, Bluffton College, 1919-. r is 19 I SW . I Q . A , I, . . , ......-A liebe P 'Jk GQJX Q- 5 l J XMES F IEWIS A H ROSE MARY STUCKEY, A. M. 1 '. ' . , - . I f ' ' ' l Instructor In Home Economics Instructor In Chemlstry A. B., Bethel Collcarc. 192-'13 B. S., Kansas State A. B., De Pnuw University. 1925: A. M., Ohio TGHQIICVS College. 1925: A. M.. Columbia Uni- State University, 1927: Research Follow, Ohio V9l'Sl1y. 19281 Instructor in Kansas Hiuh Schools, State University. September, ISVZT to Aufcusl. 1.11283 1924-1337: II1St1'llCt0l'. l38ll10l College, Summel' Instructor in Chemistry, Bluffton College, 19261 Instructor in Home Economics, Bluilton 1928-1929. College, 1923-1929. r T' , . l , I . i 1 4 b v . ELMER KENNEL, A. KATHERINE T. MOYER, A. M. Field Representative Instructor In French Student, A. E. F. University, Brest, France, B. 1919 9 A. B., Oberlin College: A. M., Columbia Uni- A- B-, Blllfltvfl COHEIIO. 19215 G1'21dl1Hli0 in Bllfii- vcrsily: Instructor in French, BlufTton College, ness Administration, Alexander Hamilton Insti- 1924- tute, 19233 Office and Dormitory Secretary, Y. M. C. A., Dayton, Ohio, 1921-26: Membership Secre- tary, Sioux City, Iowa, 1926-283 Financial Secre- tary, Blulltun College, 1928 0 fx Q f A H 'x 0 Page Nineteen are me if J 'lf twig' J ..-Q V X '- .V Y A 1A l H L - , , in i nel. LGLDN Q.. H. A. ALDERFER Treasurer Librarian EDNA R. HANLEY, A. B. in Lib. Sc. A. B., Bluffton Collcire, 1923: Secretary to President. Blullfton College. 1922-275 A. B. in Lib. Sc., The University of Michigan. 1927: Librarian, Bluffton College, 19274-. C. D. AMSTUTZ MRS. LOUISA YODER Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds Matron of Rupp Hall ' ' fn, . 57 a Q6 - ll W. - E33 vw, ...ik V ? 7 F 'N A Page Twenty ii, 2 -9 if NW Q A, - .I Q f , 'fi .i Pk -xJX 1 4 THE POWER BEHIND THE WHEEL ll Evmzlkxpg T tyoe Page Twenty-two FACULTY CLUB PROGRAM OCTOBER Host and Hostess-Professor and Mrs. Huuenstein Speakers-Dr. Hartzler Miss Moyer Prof. Hirschler Dr. Smith Summer Travelsn NOVEMBER Host and Hostess-Dr. and Mrs. I'-l?l1'tZlf'l' Social Evening DECEMBER Hostess-Miss Hanley Christmas Party JANUARY . Host and Hostess-Professor and Mrs. Byers Speaker-Prof. Lewis Possibilities of the Coal Tar lndustry FEBRUARY I-lost and Hostess-Dr. and Mrs. Epp Speaker-Professor Lantz Appreciation of Music MARCH Hostesses-Miss Moon and Miss Amstutz Speaker-Dr. Mosiman Christian Education APRIL Host and Hostess-Professor and Mrs. Holtkarnp Social Evening MAY Host and Hostess-Mr. and Mrs. Mann - fl 'Xf- CLASSES IQ SENIORS SW lf e C - A 3,-X l,,r ,, r ,ge.x E, f-Mu-X ' I 0 0 C 0 I x f i v 4 l Orpha Troyer Walnut Creek, Ohio.. Forrest Mussel' Smithville, Ohio ENGLISH Millersburg Normal 1: Ista Staff 3: Aletheang Y. W. C. A.. Cabinet 3-4, Pres. 43Inter-society Council 3: The Enemy : Oratoricul Ansfn. Never trouble trouble, until trouble troubles you. ART Wooster 1: Y. M. C. A.. Pres., 43 Tribunal Pres. 4: Class Pres. 3-43 Athenian, Pres. 4 Debate 2-3-4: Oratorieal Ass'n.g Baseball 3-4 Surpassed by few in powers of mind. Warren Durkee Beaverdam, Ohio. Beaulah Moser Beaverdam, Ohio HISTORY ENGLISH-LATIN Athenian: Varsity B : Ista Staff 3: The Alethean: Y. W. C. A.g Pi Delta: Hiking Club Eilemynr Y- M- C-biiitlgilgelilall 1-2-3-42 Bwket- Discretion oi' speech is more than eloquence! n - -.- . Let your recreations be manful, not sinful. 'CN 1 r fi' n U' Page Twenty-four C- SW' .Q OCX C X I Q ', 7 - O' ' ,. , is H i' Q A lg' 2... .. 1 Aixkbl iAi ,Wim i W g C . i I l l l I Q . Q no - M 0 o Charles Burkhart Pandora, Ohio. Cleora Yoakam Bluffton, Ohio. CHEMISTRY ART Baseball 1-2-3-4: Football 2-3-4: Y. M. C. A., Cabinet 2-3-4: Senate 2: Athenian. Pres. 4. We should not trust too much to happiness. Eunice Conrad Sterling, Ill. MATHEMATICS N. Ill. State Teachers College 1: Y. W. C. A., Cabinet. 3-43 Varsity B : Glee Club: Choral Society: Vesper Choir 4: Philomathean: Inter- society Council 4: Ista Staff: Science Club. And can I ever bid these joys farewell Yes. I must puns them for a nobler life. of-X , Q ll Alethean: Y. W. C. A.: Tribunal: Glee Club 3-4: Choral Society 3-4: Witmarsum Staff 4: Science Club. True wit is nature to advantage dressed What oft was thought but ne'er so well expressed. E. J. Diller Pandora, Ohio. HISTORY Adelphiang Debating 4: Ohio U. '24 KL '26: Thiel '23g Youngstown College '26 dz '2'I: Y. M. C. A.: Football 1-4. 'Big men with big feet, may have keen minds. r A ' jx Page Twenty-five SW ...-A Fx AX JL A fi Q4 W me Ralph Hilty Pandora, Ohio. Irene Ramseyer Smithville, Ohio. MUSIC Athenian: Y. M. C. A.: Glee Club 1-2-3-4: Orches- tra 1-2-3-4: Ista. Staff: Tennis 3-4. Music can noble hints impart, And manage men with secret art. Mabel Studer Apple Creek, Ohio. HOME ECONOMICS Alethean: Y. W. C. A.: Tribunal 3: Istn. Staff Science Club. Cut your coat according to your cloth. MUSIC Y. NV. C. A.. Cabinet 3-4: Alethean: The Enemy : Glee Club: Tribunal 4. I did but do my duty-that is what but very few do. Forrest Miller Sugar Creek, Ohio. MUSIC Athenian: Glee Club: College Quartet: Choral Society: Vesper Choir 2-3-4: Varsity B : The Enemy : Lake Geneva. Music washes away from the soul The dust, of everyday life. mix q V 'S ll Page Twenty-six Qlk 5 Q 5 Fx Jb A f-'Q Q.. Q . . ,, ng, ,, C f i : l l L 0 I f o , .mf. Margaret Ruhl Bluffton, Ohio. Eldon Stahly Danvers, Ill. HISTORY CHEMISTRY Philomntheang Hiking Club: Y. W. C. A.: Ista. Adelphian: Y. M. C. A., Cabinet 4: Science Club Staff: Inter-society Council. Joy hath an underbonc of pain , And even the happiest hours their sighs. Roland Swank Bluffton, Ohio. ECONOMICS AND SOCIOLOGY Adelphiun: Tribunal 4: Football 1-2-3-4: Base- ball 1-2-3-4: Basketball 1-2-3-4: Y. M. C. A.: Varsity B . Do ull the good you can and make an little fuss about. it mx possible. OG Q ll l 3-4: Baseball Mgr. 1-2-3-4: Football Mpcr. 2-3-4: Istn Stalf: Witmarsum Staff: Pi Delta. Talent is something, but tact is everything. George Peters Toronto, Ont., Canada. ECONOMICS Arlelphian: Track 3. We hope, we resolve, we aspire and pi-ay When morning' calls us to life and the life. r fi' lx Page Twenty-seven SW Fx .dh JA ff: Ki. I O C O Ralph Naffziger Deercreek, Ill. Wilhelnlina Bixel Bluffton, Ohio. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE Athenian: Inter-society Council 4: Glee Club 2-3- 4: Senate 3-4: Tribunal 2: Bus. Mirr. Istu: Bus. Mgr. Witmarsum: Y. M. C. A.. Cabinet 3 Orchestra 1: Science Club 4. Good nature and good sense must ever join, To err is human, to forgive divine. Mabel Geiger Bluffton, Ohio. HOME ECONOMICS ' Alethean. Pres. 4: Inter-society Council 4: Tri- bunal 3: Varsity B : Y. W. C. A. There in always a best way to do everythimx, even if it is to boil an egg. MUSIC Glue Club 1-2-3 4: Alethean: Y. W. C. A.: Intel'- society Council 3: Ista Staff: Witmnrsum Staff 4. How sweet hex' music on my life. 'I'here's more of wisdom in it. Dietrich Rempel Reedley, Calif. ART Athenian: Art Editor Ista: Glee Club 3-4: Choral Society 2-3-4: Football 1-2-3-4: Y. M. C. A.: Varsity B . Every mam is the architect of his own fortune. Page Twenty-eight l, NW 5 14 Li ,Xvik fda ., . 9 0 J. 0 . 1 Q 0 0 Marion Tinsler Bluffton, Ohio. Eulalia Steiner Blulfton, Ohio. BIBLICAL LITERATURE Miami University 1-2-3: Akron U. 31: Y. M. C A.: Witnmrsum Seminary 4. Act well your part, there all the honor lies! Doris Diller Pandora, Ohio. BIOLOGY Philomathean, Pres. 4: Istx Stall: Science Club Y. W. C. A.: Inter-society Council. Bc not simply good, be good for somcLhim,:. in Q ll BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE Pliilnmutheun: Y. W. C. A.: Science Club: Glee Club 3: Choral Society 2-3-4. Cou1'Leous to all, but intimate with few. John Ramseyer Normal, Ill. CHEMISTRY lata Editor: Witmarsum Editor: Adelphian, Pres. 3: Y. M. C. A.: Debate 2-3-4: Inter-society Council: Science Club. Sir, I will met your wit in the career, And you charge it against me. V f? ' jx Page Twenty-nine ily 5 Q .2 Ex .A A f-G1 Z, -45.14-A O o . 'W' ' I . l 4 l 2 Walton Landes Souderton, Penn. Hazel Fett Bluffton, Ohio CHEMISTRY HOME ECONOMICS Adelphian: Ista Stall: Y. M. C. A.: Glee Club 1: Arn. Chem. Society: Football 2: Cheermaster il-4. The world belongs to the energetic. Zoa Manges Bluffton, Ohio. ENGLISH Alethean, Pres. 3: Y. W. C. A., Cabinet 3-4: Tribunal 2: Senate 3-4: Ista Staff: Inter-society Council 3: Hiking Club: Orchestra 1-2: Ora? torical Association. She needs no eulogy She speaks for herself. .G Q Y. W. C. A.: Alethean: The Enemy : Orchestra Deeds, not hours, are the measure of life.' Arnold Funk Marion, Kansas BIBLICAL LITERATURE Bethel College 1-2: Glee Club 4: Choral Society 4 VVitma.rsum Seminary 4. Oh, that a. man might know The end of this day's business, ere it come. V fi' ll I' Page Thirty l NW .2 Ps Ah Ji f-'11 Z. -.Max . l ,, O I o f I 4 . Wwe! . Helen lutzi Bluffton, Ohio. SOCIAL SCIENCE Alethenn: Glce Club 1: Vesncr Choir 3: Choral Society 1-2-3-4: Y. W. C. A. Places of trust are only for the trusted: And high commissions but for men with missions. Herman Badertscher Bluffton, Ohio. BIOLOGY Glee Club 2-3: Adelphiang Y. M. C. A.: Science Club. No farther seek his merits to disclose For large was his bounty, and his soul sincere. O6 M Q Leslie Geiger Bluffton, Ohio. CHEMISTRY Y. M. C. A. : Am. Chemical Society: Science Club: Tribunal 3-3 Choral Society 2-3-4. If your work is only good enough, all the other questions answer themselves. Clayton Smucker Smithville, Ohio. CHEMISTRY Glee Club 1-25 Debate 2-3-4: Assoc. Editor Wit- marsum 4: Ista. Staff: Adelphian: Inter-society Council 4: The Enemy : Y. M. C. A. To idle, silly, fiattery words I pray you ne'er give heed. I f 'N ff Page Thirty-one 1, S hx K A eumce .' ,, , - V ' age Dlkiiblf. 5 -'fit ' . , 1 'L QF GF, '. . , Za ,:' Q Im1,acenc.e Euclad Q' '11-i ' U .i ' - A kk f Q A ZOI E ' M k Raft., is as Pfam, does ' HELEN ug RHLPH N. , , TREE :21 Helen Iii Earlq E1'fec1's A .Jlmv uf . ' '15 Ln :F thaw Old man Eloquenf ' Ones TTM1 VV U g'faVI K4 'i W ' 'A I ,Eh A 2-H . Fr 'T Li ' fun! 2 Q Xkff A U , ff--'Y 1 AZSRPHH Q SPU D J Presidtnf PoTaTo F'addiSh A if 4. Ll a 'xx Q NK F T' W' ' - , , a - , ' FaThevsDarhn2,NoTl1ev's Jog ' Bitrgrih-I ,Rwmi QQ Q. EEE ' GGZC5 sr, DU R K RTDBYRCQU Fvonficv DORIS Nur sc In uni Favm IN THE BEGINNING- Page Thirty-two u ' ' ' 1 C1351 MQ . Q, 'W 'Eli' Q N RHLPH ' Owr ,Kvci Shiv ,. , x ,... ..,. - QQQ' 5 JUNIORS l SW ,L Fx All IZ- 'U-x Mm Elnore Locher Pandora, Ohio Put-put-put-put-put! A machine gun? No, just Elnore exploding. Only remarkable self-control saves her from being: marked dynamite-Ahandle with care . Her energy and unusual ability to stick to her undertakings have made her a valuable asset to many campus organizations. O. Kenneth Fretz Pleasant Valley, Pa. Now he's a hubby. But that didn't keep Frctz from being one of our football piledrivers. Besides being a successful botany lab -assistant. he has also exposed his personality as Grand Kleagle of Second Floor Lobby! But don't box with himAhe l:i!l's hard. Roy Cramer Rawson, Ohio Roy. Junior Class president and Associate Editor of the Ista, is one of the most versatile characters on the campus. Ile can substitute for a teacher or conduct a chapel exercise with the same ease with which he tells a good story. But Roy also has other interests which demand his attention, especially over the week-ends. Oliver Diller Columbus Grove, Ohio A smile to greet you: a word to cheer you: a present help when in trouble: these are the out- standing characteristics which have made Ollie a popular Bluliton student. His work in glee club, Y. M. C. A., track, and class room is appreciated by everyone. All can profit by Ollie's high ideals. Page Thirty-four Elizabeth Baumgartner Bluffton, Ohio It is not surprising.: that Bett's lovahleness is cherished by every one. Her attractiveness, coupled with manners and a bearing' that bespeak yrood breedimr. is noteworthy. Hospitality and a certain great-heartedness have won her many friends, but one Theodore occupies much of her time. Nellie Gray Plymouth, Indiana More than her name and dark curls distinguish this Junior. A deep interest in music and literatuxu causes her to apply herself with more than ordinary energy. Though she studies intensively, Nellie still finds time to work otherwise, and to participate in literary projects. O -fi QQ ' fl SW Li IA JL .i X: L AM J-dll-s 0 O Margaret Beidler Quakertown, Penna. She came to us all the way from Pennsylvania-this dainty, pretty maid, Pcg . Almost angelic in mien, do not think she is as delicate as she looks. Her force ot' expression in ar5:ument or displeasure is llh HlZllll-'TI it is no less a part of her than her bent I O toward things musical, artistic, and be'1nLiful. Vlfgll Moser Bluffton, Ohio Followinr the trail which seven brothers and sisters lulazcd for the Moser hairy , Virgil is the eigxhtla family representative in study in Blullton College. He is reflective and deliberative, and serves well on the Senate. Music attracts him, for he sings in the Abram Dyck Hanley, Sask., Canada Physics, theoretical or anhlied, is Abram's interest in eolltze. During' the past winter he was an assistant engineer at the colleire heating plant, keeping us comfortable in classroom and dormitory. Every one admires a gentleman like Mr. Dyck. We hope he Glee Club and is an admirim: devotee of the West- will continue to enjoy his educational activities at minister Choir. Blulfton. Elmer Hostetlcr Orrville, Ohio Forensic foemen have long learned to respect Elmer's ability un ti debatcr. His classmates were not un- mindful c-1' his resourcefulness in other matters, and so elected him Editor of the 1929 Ista. Unassuming and diligent, he is a leader and a true Blulftonite. Verena Bucher Columbus Grove, Ohio Absorbul in her music and studies, Verena is seldom seen outside of college. She appears quiet until one knows her well, when she removes her cloak of reserve. Although not majoring in music, sne plays several instruments well. As for C00klllS3.'p Sin: does it like a chef, and as much. Q X 1 f rg V June Nonnamaker Nevada, Ohio She is an attractive Junior, as reserved as she is tall. Somehow her independence in doing things is admirable and enviable. She is a talented musician, and while being deeply devoted to her violin, at thu same time possesses a keen aptitude toward artefand the artist. 0 ' Page Thirty-five X i SW ,A Fx Jh A A i 'US MW Martha Badertscher Bluffton, Ohio Modest, reserved, and wary, but so pleasant and congenial a friend to those intimate few of the same sex. Her accomplishments in the world of domestic arts are significant. She wields a needle well. and is no less apt in handling ingredients and kitchen utensils in meal preparations. Clair Leiber Bluffton, Ohio Sullen, even morose, one might consider him at a glance. Then suddenly he laughs, harder than most others, because he is making- up for times when he remained austere. He studies quietly, and no one knows how hard he works. Donovan Close East Akron, Ohio Garrulous and friendly, Don is a salesman during vacation. Through the winter months he is any- thing from a literary critic or a Grecian hero to a ferverent student, extreme and vindieative. He argues with anybody, anytime. anywhere, but it is generally conceded that Bigler is his most intimate associate. Stanley Weldy N appanee, .Indiana Stan is never at his best when alone but feels perfectly at home in the proper company. He IE generally in a blissful state of mind, except when delving' into some deep problems of Harmony. Glee Club and Orchestra claim much of his time. Page Thirty-six Glenzna Beeshy Bluffton, Ohio By her golden curls, her unequalled laugh. and her hypnotic power over men you shall know her. Glenna shows a great deal of interest in college activities, and we admire her spirit. Being pleasant constitutes her hobby. Vivienne Musselman Bluifton, Ohio Of all the Juniors she has the longest name. the biggest heart, the widest experience and thoughts beyond our ken. Deal with her snperlatively. for she is busier than most people, and so is more strict in sound judgment of what ought to occupy one's time. .Gu , ,,,,. NW .2 PM Jh JA A Z. , Margaret Amstutz Pandora, Ohio Never was there such a saxophone player as Margy . Verily, she maketh the world to be filled with syncopation. And it's said that she is one of the best piano students B. C. has ever turned out. Because modesty is Margy's outstanding virtue. we never hear her speak of her accomplishments. hut all the same we happen to know. Elmer Burkholder Columbus Grove, Ohio Elmon Bigler ' Bluffton, Ohio Quiet, yet friendly and sincere, Elmer is sociable among the fellows. He is a shark in Latin and is keenly appreciative of literature. Incidentally, he is seen often with the Classical Review , and it is only right. that we should expect his name to appear somewhere among classic interests. Indeed, this butcher could well find company among the wise men of Gotham. He is contemplative and studious in matters intellectual, and accomplished in things musical. There's a pronounced business air about him. He slices meat with grace and swift- ness for those who wait by the counter. William Williams Gomer, Ohio Bill is our athletic potentate, star forward, and excellent backfieldsman. For three years N. W. 0. teams have feared the little flash in fall, winter, and spring sports. Moreover. Bill has a decided leaning howard biological interests and pursues them well. And who can equal him in drolling humor and teasing? Lela Diller Pandora, Ohio Lela is one of these people who believes firmly that a. student's studies should not. mar his fun. But even so, she spends hours on her Harmony. For, be it known, Lela is a music major and has a. beautiful memo soprano voice. Lela and Maury are inseparable, and they share a passionate fondness for Chow-mien. Lillian Steiner Pandora, Ohio Lillian is happiest when she is in the art room finishing pastel landscapes or when she is outdoors enjoying surrounding beauties. Although she is of a quiet disposition, she laughs much and is congen- ial at all times. We not only aspect art to be her hobby, but predict a. bright future for her in costume designing. .an . f ,.f Page Thirty-seven 4 SW i Fx AX Ji ffl 2. 'WS MW Elizabeth Williamson Findlay, Ohio An amiable, cheerful disposition. somewhat restrained. describes hers. She is a musician through and through, voice, piano, and tenors all receiving: divided attention. Fur coats are her fancy, which reminds us that no one other than she could have so dramatically enacted Sir Rabbit in the operetta. Morris Musser Smithville, Ohio Morty has heard his call-an agricultural call. When you hear the jolly tune The Fa.rmer's in the Dell . picture this hardy lad happily located among: the hills of Wayne County with his wife from a reputed farm home close hy. There's not a more Cleland Leaman Chicago, Illinois Yes. Cie hails from Chicago and lives down the reputation of his town very well. There's not a drop of gangster blood in him. Blondes seem to be his particular weakness now. Red is a keen shot on the basketball fioor and fights with vim for pleasant, kindly disposed fellow around than his team, Morty . He smiles and sings much, and spontaneously. Walton Alderfer Bluffton, Ohio Aldie is one of our outstanding warblers. He specializes in charming- the fairer sex with his melodious baritone voice and Winsome personality. We expect the opera to claim him some day, hut just now he is one of the mainstays of our musical organizations and a good executive. Page Thirty-eight Tina Warkentin Mountain Lake, Minn. She is the embodiment of the pioneer spirit of the Northwest as Rolvaag depicts it. Pede1' Victorious is analogxous to Tina: the same indomitable pride and hrmness of determination permeate her being. Her systematic studying profits her well, as her grades will show. Madeline Bogart Bluffton, Ohio A tilt of the head, saucy eyes, hair that can almost be done up. Peg is a vivacious teaser and a pugfnacious contender for her own rights. Who would think that she would have 'fallen in love with cook- ing:-ancl a 1-nan ? She has done lvoth, and seriously so. .M , h,,. NW Bluffton, Ohio O I C ,A A Q Ji Gum Q.. Laura Conrad 'U-x Wise Abram Wiens Gretna, Man., Canada Mule-driving was the theme of the essay that brouprlmt, literary fume to Abie . He deserves credit for his masterpiece. Wiens is also known as Beethoven because of his musical ability. At ping:- pong he has defeated his thousands and in philosophy his tens of thousands. May success he his evermore. Sterling, Illinois Treva Stepleton From u little country school she came as the marm to learn more herself. By the way she handles those under her supervision on a committee or team, for she is prominent in both, one dare conclude that she made her pupils toe the mark. Good natured and jolly. appreciative of every favor shown her-every one knows Laura. Mabel Lantz Solnf: sim: My l-lea.rt's in the Highland , but 'I'reva's is on the plains of Illinois. Be that as it may. her brain has wrought Wonders here, for her ideas and cllort in college Work are workable and dependable. Blutfton, Ohio She leads a colorful life as t.he married woman of the class. One wonders where she learned the knack ol' doing so much within the limits of one day. Her checkered career includes all of being: a club woman. an entertainer, an artist, u teacher, and an excellent student. Evelyn Kohler Bluffton, Ohio You see her, 21 sedate, dark-haired Junior, as she strides to the most: remote corner of the reading room. There she sits day after day and rather quiet- ly radiates jollity and friendliness. Those who know her better discover that she is frank and argumenta- tivej and freely so. Paul Stauifer Quakertown, Perma. Paul, the autoerat of the breakfast table, plays well his role as entertainer of the crowd. His ready wit enables him to hold his own against his opponents in any verbal fray. Whether Uslingfing a line in debate or emzineerinuf the Ista advertising, he is al- ways energetic and dependable, .On .,,,. Page Thirty nine SW Li Fx JL Ji f-'Q Q , f-43,14-x Dorothy Benroth Bluffton, Ohio Cleverly facetious and original describe Dot -to ihe dot. She is an adept at coining humorous phrases, and this particular skill has won for her the reputation of a witty conversationalist and writer. These characteristics. combined with her honcst friendliness and otherwise good natured self, make Dot a popular Junior. Wilbert Mosiman Meadows, Illinois The big, brave Leucippe is known to all as Prex . No, he is not the president of the college: he is the Glee Club's tall bass with the little blank mustachette. Prex also was the center on the Beaver's reserve basketball squad during the past season. Fred Baumgartner Jenera, Ohio Bummy is a. man of affairs at Bluffton. As a baritone in the Glee Club and Vesper Choir, he commands a pleasing voice. As an all around good fellow. he has it . We of Lincoln Hall are, indeed. sorry that the lure of the country takes him away from us so frequently. Weldon Diller Pandora, Ohio - Weldon is exceptionally popular with the Lincoln Hall fellows. Many a. man has returned from the Diller home rejoicing over the Hne time he had and the good food he received. On the track Weldon has proved himself to be a good distance runner. In the biology department he labors diligently and conscientiously. Anna Ruth Line Lexington, Penna. Laura Rosenberger East Greenville, Penna. Some folks are still wondering: even after her three years' stay here, what Anna Ruth's last name is. She-this Anna Ruth-what?-seems to have eye trouble. for she blinks a lot, And she's a cook in the making. She practices her art on menu committees during the school year, and on her family during' vacations. l age Forty CN 1 r IQ 5' What is it that attracts us to Laura? We think it is the genuine hospitality of the Pennsylvanian Dutchman. Freshmen, in whose midst she resides, find her generosity and helpfulness indispensable in their daily trials. Pretzels and cheese await every caller, for there is a fresh supply each week. She is the unselfish sharer of all that is good. fgo SW Wise Mary Hostetler i O Orrville, Ohio One can comprehend her discourses because they are so clearly and concisely stated. One can understand her actions because they are so human. One can marvel at her capabilities because they are so un- usual. But one eternal problem remains: why, after so much time on Jim , doesn't she major in physical education 'I Wilbur Steiner Blulfton, Ohio For a long time he had been hankering for a job- actual production instead ot this eternal p1'epars- tion. Aiflicted with wanderlust besides, Wib took to the great open spaces, ill-content witn framing pictures and attending an occasional rifie club. He is an A. T. 8: T. cable worker now, and we wish him well. Francis Rickert Souderton, Perma. Rickert doesn't say much, but he doesn't tell nearly everything he knows. In the midst of absorbing chemical formulae and scientific facts and theories, he has found time to develop his tennis serve and to take his part in extra-curricular activities. J. Willis Beidler Quakertown, Penna. On the campus he is known as Willie . Being Business Manager of the Ista. a member of the Glee Club, and a track man, he is one of the busiest fellows in school. However, he always has time for a friendly smile, a chuckle or funny story. Walter Krehbiel Reedley, Calif. Walt's interest in religious activities on the campus has made him an outstanding leader in that field. Quiet, unobstrusive, and open-minded, he is, nevertheless, firm in his convictions-a fine fellow and a worthy friend. CN ' V 19 u 5' Dorothy Sprunger Tenaiiy, New Jersey Dot --at home in all the world with her thousands of temperaments. She laughs and cries-in one 1'ole as deeply genuine and earnest as in the other. She dramatizes and personates to perfection, a Grecian beauty on stage, an official telephone girl at Ropp Hall. Dot -versatilly changeable woman. Page Forty one SW :N fx l ff-S. Q. i'i 0 i 0 0 L . . u Lauvera Lehman Versailles, Missouri Ted. 'Cunningham Marion, Ohio Coming from Missouri, Lauvera lives up to the ex- pression You must show me , but once she has been shown, she never forgets. She is a conscientious student and accomplishes that which she aims to do. Outspoken, yet kind at heart, she is a welcome member of our college circle, after having attended Teachers' College for two years. Edwin Badertscher Dalton, Ohio A mien of severity and remarks curt and brief. Eddie has them both. but those who know him best declare that his bark is always worse than his bite. He is an enthusiastic cheer leader as well as :L dexterous baseball player. Whatever you do, do it with your might -thet's Ted. In athletics, in work, or play he is there with every ounce of energy he can command. True sportsmanship is Ted's code. Lucile K1-ehbiel ' Reedley, Calif. California lost a bit of its sunshine this year when Lucile arrived to share her cheerfulness with us. The gods have been Lzracious to this-sparkling-eyed. fair-haired, vivacious maid. Always cheerful. her friendly smile has won her many warm friends. Her poise and efficiency promise her a bright future. IN MEMORIAM SAMUEL DILLER Sammy , our fellow student, our friend and brother, you have left our ranks but not our hearts. We miss your ready, sunny smile among us, yet We know that it will live even in our hearts. We feel assured that none other could have gone as cheerfully as you.- Your going shocked us, even stunned us, and in bewilderment our faltering faith was tested. Despite our sadness, you yourself challenged us to deeper thinking, more optimistic living. We consider your life as a challenge-Ia challenge which we as your comrades in youth now bravely accept. Page Forty-two Av Al 504 Sly Q.. JA 'ZJ4 963 0 fa E nf 'MQW 4 QB J QQWQIM Rs EY PENIHISYILVAINIUA xy 41 2: MUNNESQTAMuS5gwc2u 5. -A .-'11 Q. I w '9'gv' , -'f' ff., a ' - , f,51f,A.x.. 'F' A gf?-I' X A iyifjgxgvw w 3 f X W N-4 49 249 .!x2 Wx L gi-is , X - f 5415 S-,E -55.-.. 5 ..,'if.fZs'1 .l N .551 0 L7 I, 'Q' , P! b , f :-'X!Si 'b A f I N- llxit-Fil. 1,2-:. -2,,Z:E.gut ff 1' 5 is .1'.:1.?'f4LZ4: fi if'-T'-Si-E952ii95?.Ei5i::::fE7575F ? l.'f4'4iEF357-'FL!W 5.TT :i'Qf','.fi?,f':'f, ..QZ7,'iA7Z273 7:' 1 -qv? 2 5 ? EE?- 1o1:'l1l IV-I :lT'l lD1'! 'ln '-1 p -f: '1 'Y-I--1.1 -', ' iif :ff-nw: E-5:5-.:g:fziea-ass.: .. 'i'- --,s M553 -:k21',f-E.-It gp : . .,- -..,2h,vgxg'ggp.,q,uu.,:,i fit.: ,H ll' - A-:4Lu355E1'22'.'fm Q 2 7: 1 ' .vu 'I I. I Q M 'gfim .... wlugvitmh Q 0 'Q Qu 73' 1' ll o Page F 01-ty-three Page Forty-four 56 ISE up and grasp with outstretched arms The heritage, which alone is ours For we've worked with greatest painsg We've strove for it, with good high aims. And 'as the years go by and we try to climb The ladder of success and time, May we but multiply and add The many blessings we already had. Then as we part from these stately walls From our teachers dear and our fond old pals', May we those things which have been in our charge Hand down-unstained, unmarred, To those who follow, that they may win a crown. M SOPHOMORES Page Forty-six SW .2 P' A AWZQ Q.. President SOPHOMORE CLASS Sec1'eta1'y-treasurer Ruth H011 Elizabeth Habegger Kathryn Kropf Mervin Hilty Elizabeth Falk Louise Heighway Jacob Thielman Roy Mohr Lamont Diller Margaret Kohli Kenneth Deppler Carey Steiner Henry Dyck Delvin Kirchofer Helen Albrecht Alma Boone Mvary Baum gartner Stanley Basinger Elvira Gratz Wilford Geiger Cleora Motter LaVerne Geiger Dorothy Quiring Galen Miller Albert Bender Dietrich Neufeld Kenneth Gallant Arthur Friesen Meredith Stepleton Orden Smucker - Beatrice Slusser Vera Hixon Martha Moser Viola Guth Marguerite Schantz Kathryn Fenton Warren Weiss Anne Krehbiel Charles DeWitt Paul Hasson Ivan Geiger John Keller George Stultz Edgar Schumacher Grace Beyer .0 H . ' 9, '-,,. 'NV S - PSI AL JA A in SOPHOSCOPE Helen Albrecht Anna Honestly'? Stanley Basinger Stan Bah Jove! Mary Baumgiartner Mary Baum Heck! Albert Bender Ding Aw Crispes! Ralph Blosser Ralph Gosh! l clon't know . Alma Boone Shorty Ho-hal Kenneth Deppler Kenny Applesauce! Charles DeWitt Charley Now, listen here, boy! Lamont Diller Monty Yeahl Henry Dyck Dyck Elizabeth Falk Betty 1 guess- Kathryn Fenton Katy Gosh! Arthur Friesen Art Oh, shoot! Kenneth Gallant Kenny Baloney! Ivan Geiger Ike Oh heck! Wilford Geiger Wampus Gee Whiz! LaVerne Geiger Levy Gracious! Elvira Gratz Sparky Oh Gee! Viola Guth Dimples I'll say! Elizabeth Habegger Liz Crimenently! Paul Hasson Hank What ya s'ay, kid ? Louise Heighway Louise Want a ride? Mervin Hilty Mer Har-har-har! Vera Hixon Sprouts Heavens! Ruth Holl Ruth Man-up-a-tree! John Keller Keller Oh, well now, look here- Delvin Kirchofer Kirchy No letters! Margaret Kohl! Margie Say-ay you! Anne Krehbiel Anne Tra-la-la! Kathryn Kropf Katy Heck-to-Pat! Olive Locher Phil Ek! Galen Miller Galey Now at home- Roy Mohr Mohr Hi-ya! Martha Moser Marty H'm-rn! Cleora Motter Cleora Is that so 7 Dietrich Neufeld Dietrich Woulcln't this make a nice - picture 'Z Dorothy Quiring Dot Ye gods! Horace Scheetz Horace Now, daoun home- Edgar Schumacher Ed You dumb sock! Beatrice Slusser Bee All right! Orden Smucker Ordy Curses! George Stultz Stul.tz R:azzberries! Carey Steiner Carey Do-re-mi. Jacob Thielman Jakie Now listen here- Warren Weiss Weiss The heck, you say! Lila Wiebe Lewibe Be g'01'1'E1l!H ll J I' Page Forty-seven THE PUPA STAGE E were greatly surprised when on our return last fall we descried, strewn over the whole campus, strange, immobile creatures, snugly curved up in cocoons. On closer examination they revelaled themselves as the trans- formed larvae of the previous year, the green pigment having, in most cases, vanished from their external appearances. The Sophomore is most va pupa in that he remains at rest throughout the year. The reaction to last year's larva -like scholarly voracity, oificious activity, and general passivity had to come. He reposed, living on the fat stored up during the larval stage. It was a sad sight, however, when near the end of the year most of them began to resemble the lean kine of Egypt, figuratively speaking. However, this rest is only an external appearance. Profound changes in the nerve centers are now taking place. Here, unnoticed, views of the apron string philosophy are dis- carded, thoughts of the wider world assimilated. If oriental leisure is the condition for deep philosophic thinking, then the Sophomore year looms llarge to us. A most unique phenomenon, restricted to the Sophomores and the chrysalides of certain butterflies, is negative photo- tropism. Just as these pupae change their position if sun- light strikes them, so the Sophs expose the smallest surface to the rays of wisdom emanvating from the blazing Hyperions of our faculty. Too much light seems to be injurious to them. Some have even complained we Juniors were too bright for them. FRESHMEN NW i Fx AX JA f-'fs K-3... President Secretary-Treasurer Lila Wiebe Viola Haberkamp Victor Gerber Geo. Kirchofer Paul Farver Leona Amstutz Erma Sutter Levada Balmer Hugh Maurer Carrie Yant Carl Weaver Mae Smith Bessie Stuckey Hilda Amstutz John Beres Mary Shilling Ralph Ruhl Winifred Thompson Verdi Reusser Marceyle Fett Wesley Miller Page Fifty FRESHMAN CLASS Arden Baker Mildred Kuhlman Vera Locher Harry Stahly Herbert Neufeld Edna Ramseyer Susanna Thompson Grace Albrecht Kathryne Lugibihl Marguerite Pifer Galen Leatherman Charles Anderson Samuel Yoder Marguerite Steiner Mabel Amstutz Celia Hirschler Margaret Mullet Selwyn Judson Paul Anglemyer Vidella Herr .G N - Wilbur Berkey Hildegard Quiring Karl Anglemyer Harold Hilty Kenneth Hummons Carl Luginbill Loretta Rigel Althea Winkle Katherine Moyer Susie Warkentin Newton Cunningham Lucille Amstutz William Stauffer Gwendolyn Basinger Esther Basinger Anthony Deckert Robert Close Glenn Slusser LaVerne Basinger William Augsburger Louis Branovitch Marguerite Lantz f f9' D 'X fX qw fw . ' .4 . 0 , ful' 'X-'Vw Q, J ' A O Q QUX e. A Page Fifty-two THE LARVA STAGE ATURALISTS long' searched in vain for the larva stage of man. They never suspected the college freshman to be man's larva stage. How could they? Are not all larvae more or less wormlike? It remained for the erudite scientists of this illustrious Junior Class to establish definitely what the freshman's true status and mission is. Perhaps our task was facilitated by this year's specimens, who appear typically larva-like. Be- sides, we focussed our attention on the manifestations of their character and mind where, principally, the larva crops out. We found that the Frosh have all the essentials of the larva. So, they exhibit a prodigious vo1'acity-chiefly mental, fortunately. They are so anxious to acquire the ways and wisdom of the adult insects that, as the silkworm eats 86,000 times its original weight in 356 days, they know 86,000 times as much after their first year in college as before. Like most of the worms of larval development, that of the Frosh reaches its climax in a metamorphosis which is, however, erroneously supposed by him to occur simultaneously with the removal of the caps and arm-bands, characteristically larva-like hue. The freshman proves himself unmistakably a larva by recalling in his growth the evolution of the race. He retraces the steps of humanity as far back, at least, as the times of the caveman. Innocent barbarism, clan spirit, romanticism, and superstitious awe toward the great spirits, the upper- classmen, and the gods, the faculty, direct his adventurous life through the period. Lastly this human larva shows the rudiments of all the characteristics of the future insects. They are potential philosophers, business men, bums, chimney-sweeps, artists, bootblacks, statesmen. Potentiality is the great asset of the freshman. .Q Q ' - A 1 ' I ,- L C kgxdfpiq I 3 2 1 - ORGANIZATIONS SW ni Fx Jl A f-'gg Q , Elmer Basinger '15 May Carolus Crouse '15 Owen F. Hatfield '17 C. L. Pannabecker '17 S. L. Pannabecker '17 Ella Welty Kohler '18 Harvey Bauman '19 Rosella Biederman '19 7 Lenore Miller Myers 19 Ruth Kingleman Dickey Erma Stearns '19 Hilda Leete '20 Bonnie Steiner Baumgartn er '20 Viola Welty '20 Helen Baker '21 Dr. L. O. Gratz '15 Dr. C. B. Luginbuhl Dr. Ella Garber Bauman '19 Dr. Waldo Schmucker Dr. W, A. Albrecht '17 PI-DELTA SOCIETY Roll of Members Abram Rickert '21 Arthur Rosenberger '21 Harold Alderfer '22 Agnes Amstutz '22 Faery Hocher Adams '22 Abram Wiebe '22 Winifred Scheid Maugum '22 Harry C. Krehbiel '22 Samuel L. Flueckiger '22 Irvin Bauer '23 C. Floyd Byers '23 Alma Iutzi '23 Magdalene Baumgartner Kauffman '23 C. Steiner Luginbihl '23 Edna Iutzi Kraft '23 Honorary Members Jerry Sauder '25 Milton Schantz '26 E. Grace Steiner '26 ' Irwin Bauman '23 Fannie Clymer Wickersham Amos Badertscher '23 Pauline Schantz Schryer Alta Smith Moser '24 Kathryn Lawrence '25 Walter Jones '25 Marion Jacobs '25 Eva Geiger Harshbarger Elma Hostetler Weimer Blanche Stutzman '25 Elmer Yoder '25 Emmet Harshbarger '25 Minerva Herbein '27 Ruth Locher '27 David Remple '27 Miriam Learnan Hostetler '26 Martha Gerber '27 Magdalene Fankhauser Dr. Donavin Baumgartner '20 Geiger '26 Mary Auten '20 C. O. Lehman '16 J. E. Amstutz '16 Charlotte Townsend '15 Stanley Lehman '26 Henry Thielman '26 Sam Burkhart '27 Ora Spangler '27 Raymond Hilty '27 Henry Klassen '27 Kathleen Lugibihl '27 W. A. Howe '20 LeRoy Walke '28 Margaret Kimmel '28 Milton Badertscher '28 Jacob M. Warkentin '29 George Thielman '29 Rudolph Augspurger '26 Henry Jansen '27 Naomi Stettler '27 Ralph Miller '25 'fx 1 V ' ll 2 5' f, we '23 '2 '25 Ella Rohrbach Alderfer '2 '25 5 Page Fifty thr ee NW , A ,'i 'JX JA f-1: 2. NAFFZIGER SMUCKER LOCHER MOSER MANGES STUDENT SENATE President ---- - - Ralph Naffziger Secretary and treasurer - Elnore Locher Faculty Advisor - - - - Prof. C. F. Byers HE Student Senate is at the head of the student government of Bluffton College. We believe that the best training for citizenship in a democracy is not to be obtained from books alone but from active participation in a democratic government. Student government is democratic government on a small scale. There- foie, lthe gaining received from participation in these organizations is of immeasur- a e ene . The training is not the main motive. The chief motives are the legislative and administrative functions by which it serves the student body. The Senate does not make laws alone as it sees fit. The wish of the student body, subject to the approvgl of the flaculty, which is practically a certainty, is the foremost thought kept in mm . The Senate has complete charge of the appointment of the Honor Court and supervises student elections and all other activities not Within the jurisdiction of other organizations. The Senate is composed of two seniors, two juniors and one sophomore, who are chosen as persons having the ability to understand the needs of the school and still have the interest of the student body at heart. The faculty and student body are thus united through na legislative group in their efforts to create a more sincere and mutual understanding. sfx I. 1 r M ,Q o Page Fifty-four L 0 Q 4. E I. it if Vi cp 1' Q ....-A- X ' JA Q 5 . ,. N BAKER BEIDLER MUSSER RAMSEYER WILLIAMS RUTH YOAKAM BLOSSER ALBRECHT SWANK MOYER GRAMER STUDENT T RIBUNAL President ------ - Forest Musser Secretary and treasurer - - Irene Ramseyer N every governmental organization there must be a judicial department. At Bluffton College the Student Tribunal serves as this body in interpreting and en- forcing regulations governing life on the campus. Much of the success and Et large part of the work connected with student government is dependent upon the members of this organization. It is in immediate subordination to the Senate and faculty, and works in conjunction with these two groups on all occasions. Coercion and repression are not the aims of the Tribunal in its workg emphasis is laid on a friendly and rather tolerant attitude in the interpretation and enforce- ment of rules. As a court, it proceeds to investigate alleged misdemeanors, passes verdicts of innocence or guilt, and determines the nature of punishment. The decisions of the Tribunal are made with a view toward maintaining high standards in the student body and in an endeavor to foster the most beneficial traditions of the school. ' CX 1 r A ' ll h Page Fifty-five SW i rl Ji f-'11 .-.fe-.. Y. W. C. A. ORE than fifty years have passed since the Y. W. C. A. first appeared in any country. A group of women united in the purpose to search for real life. Now we find the Y. W. C. A. in forty-eight countries of the world, every race and color making its contribution. Over one-half million women are represented. The need for its existence seems to increase every year. Why have we this unity of purpose? Why do thousands of college students and others join this organization every yelar? Why do thousands of girls flock to conferences like Geneva every summer? In short, what has the Y. W. to offer to women everywhere, and what has it definitely to offer to the Women on our campus? Our purpose in which we express our desire to realize full and creative lives involves a search. No sooner do we accept any point unquestioningly than we cease to grow, and living is no longer an adventure. Our conceptions of religion, of voca- tions, in fact, of everything are continually changing and although we cannot accept the same standard our ancestors had, we make our decisions on the same basis. In our search we must turn to Jane Adams, to Jesus, and such personalities to iind on what basis they made their choices. Through the Y. W., girls are continually finding new meanings in life and finer ways of living as together they search. Perhaps the Y. W. offers one of its greatest helps to Women in the fellowship which it offers, for We need fellowship in search and discovery-a fellowship not only with women on the campus but women everywhere over the world. We cannot live apart, but together we search, live, and readjust relationships with all peoples for the best of all concerned. It is through this fellowship which the Y makes possible on our campus and through contacts with other women that we receive a growing understanding of life's situations, love for people, and appreciation of their desires, potentialities, and their help and difficulties in finding the richness which they seek in life. The Y. W. perhaps offers as wide-spread and unprejudiced a fellowship as it is possible for any organization on the campus to give. By helping girls find themselves in Work and college lifeg through weekly meet- ings of discussions and worship, including special services such as the program by the group of negro girls, the Christmas pageant, and othersg by the week of prayer, and by special social work among the girls and in the community, we have attempted to realize at least partly for ourselves this year these purposes of the Y. W. C. A. College life is a busy and varied life, but can we omit an organization in which religious, social, and physical development is included in its program? Page F ifty-six NV 2 ,Tiki JR JA ff. gf.. if Y. W. C. A. CABINET President ------ Orpha Troyer Secretary - - - Martha Moser Vice President - Elnore Locher Treasurer - -- Zoa Manges Social Service - - - Helen Albrecht Program - - - - Eunice Conrad Music - - - - Elizabeth Baumgartner Staff Representative - Treva Stepleton Publicity - - - Margaret Beidler of-N Personal Girl - G. R. Advisor - - Viola Guth - Elizabeth Habegger Y I I' P N ff Q I or Page Fifty-seven SW 2 :Fx AL i A ,-Q1 Z, Y. M. C. A. S the Y only another' organization? No, the Y is a spirit which is pervading the activities upon the campus with the ideals of Jesus. The organization which is used for efficiency is only a part of this great movement towards the perfect spiritual, physical, and mental life. This spirit must begin with one or more who have been inspired by the spirit of love and pervade the group through personal contact. The Y has attempted to make the life on the campus more ideal and sociable. During the summer the hand books and letters from the Big Brothers were uniting the Freshmen in a common fellowship. The Mixer and Y Stag in the beginning of the school year also contributed towards the same fellowship. Other socials, ping- pong and other game tournaments, and many personal deeds carry on this social fellowship of the YU spirit throughout the year. . In the weekly meetings a group of men gather together to further realize the dynamic spirit, which is the drive in the Y. M. C. A. The ideals of love, service, unselfislmess, and fellowship are held foremost in the discussion of timely topics. Through these gatherings the intellectual is connected with the spiritual and many applications are made to the problems of life. Many problems of the campus would remain unsolved and a mystery if it were not for these voluntary discussion groups of inspired men. Outside speakers are brought in, who give the men some mountain- top experiences along the line of Christian inspiration. The Y was very fortunate in having Sherwood Eddy upon the campus for a short while. Although he remained here for only a little more than one day, he inspired many and challenged the best within us. The Y Conferences which are arranged by the National and State Organiza- tions help to solve many local problems, and spread the spirit to a national and international scope. The Lake Geneva Conference, which is held every spring at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, is looked forward to by numerous men as the experience of a lifetime. The men who go to this Conference usually come back as leaders upon the campus. The most valuable results of the Y are often unrealized and unrecognized. The results are intangible, yet the organization will continue to live upon the campus because it is always composed of a group of young men mutually solving their pro- blems and having fellowship together. The Y will live because it is concerned with the inner man. .fx u Q 9 r If X10 Page Fifty-eight NV i Fx .IX JA 4 l.- Y. M. C. A. CABINET President ----- - Forrest Musser Secretary ---- Walter Krehbiel Roy Cramer - Eldon Stahly John Ramseyer Clayton Smucker - Walton Alderfer Theodore Cunningham - John Keller - Elmer Hostetler Charles Burkhart - Oliver Diller - - Carl Landes - Paul Stauifer Vice President Treasurer - - - Program Chairman - Ass't. Program Chairman - - Music ---- Social ----- Publicity - - - - Staff Representative - Hi-Y Representative Deputation - - Fellowship - - - Social Service - - Freshman - Roy Mohr and Ivan Geiger ' f'X ' 1 r ff ' ll J I' Page Fifty-nine NW l, V44 bgiul A .2 SW PSY Ah JA f-'11 2... LAKE GENEVA HE Lake Geneva region is undeniably a spot of the most charming natural beauty, a place where one can feel that nearness and communion of nature that comes in silent and solitary contemplation of its beauty and grandeur. It is difficult to imagine a physical environment more conducive to the inspirational atmosphere of the summer Y Conferences. Each vacation season finds hundreds of college young men and women of the Y fellowship, meeting in these conferences with inspiring men or leaders chosen for their genius in rousing and guiding the religious thought of these young people. Students from colleges of many descriptions and denominations meet each other in socialized recreation, in interest or discussion groups, or in info-rmal contacts. The opportunities for physical recreation are by no means of any lesser importance. Swimming, hiking, tennis, boating are provided, and daily participation is encouraged. Bluffton College Y. M. and Y. W. were more than usually fortunate last season in being represented at Geneva by eight delegates from each association. It is to be hoped that an equal or greater number can attend in the coming vacation to bring back the Geneva spirit to the Y activities on our campus. ANNUAL BIBLE LECTURES ACH year an outstanding preacher is selected to present a series of Bible Lectures at Bluffton College. This year the choice fell upon Dr. Henry W. Sweets of Louisville, Ky. Dr. Sweets is one of the leaders of the Presbyterian Church and is secretary of the Board of Education of his denomination. Thirteen lectures were given by the speaker. The series of addresses was given from January 27 to February 1, 1929. Morning sessions were held daily at the 11 o'clock hour in the college chapel. Each evening a lecture was given at the First Mennonite Church. Capacity crowds listened to the speakers at each meeting. Dr. Sweets gave a pleasing interpretation to his spiritual inspirations. He chal- lenged his listeners and at the same time pleased them. His challenges were not of the harsh, offending type 9 nevertheless they gripped the audiences. Dr. Sweets spoke of many practical applications of Christ to every day life. Per- haps this is one reason why he was so much appreciated. He attacked many present day evils. At the same time he illustrated how each might be overcome. His attack throughout was one of sympathy and understanding. The principles which the speaker supported were easily proved by the beauty of his own life. Dr. Sweets came to Bluffton with an established reputation. He left with that repu- tation strengthened in the minds of all who were privileged to hear him. In conjunc- tion with the Bible Lectures, a Christian Workers' Conference was held under the auspices of Witmarsuni Seminary. fl Page Sixty one SW 2 Dx AL Ji ff: Q.. SCIENCE CLUB President - Francis Rickert Vice President - Charles Burkhart Secretary-treasurer - - Doris Diller Publicity Representative - LaVerne Geiger EVERAL attempts were made during the past years to organize a Science Club at Bluffton College. Because numerous other organizations were already in exist- ence on our campus, this new organization was soon dropped. Regardless of these failures a new start was made at the beginning of the fall term, at which time the constitution for the Club was ratified and officers for the year were elected. The club held a meeting on the third Monday of each month at which time programs were given by students along the line of the department which they represented. The different departments of science amalgamated in this club are the Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Home Economics. The work of the students in the various programs appears very encouraging for the future of the organization. However, the attendance at the meetings was at times not so large as it should have been. It is up to the students, especially those keenly interested in science, to say whether or not they want an organization of this kind. Let us not allow this year's efforts to be in vain for the club has great possibilities for stimulating scientific interest if evrry one cooperates. ef- 'ey ,f if' Page Sixty-two . -4 Sl? . Q' T 0. A I y . A ff ' A Us IPX T A. A ' eos .-Q.. . STUDENT VOLUNTEER BAND HERE never was a day in which the cause of missions faced such adjustments in its policies and method as the present. For years the faithful missionaries of the Christian Church have labored and prayed for a new day of opportunity, for the opening of closed doors, and for an awakening of the nations. Today these doors have opened, the awakening has come, perhaps not in the way expected, but with a sweep of opportunity and a stupendous outlook which has found the Christian Church not fully prepared for the great issues that have arisen throughout the entire world. Deputations from the churches are visiting the fields to work out the readjust- ments of missionary programs. At Jerusalem, on the Mount of Olives, representatives from all the nations around the world have met to- define anew the aim, character and scope of the missionary enterprise. The missionary of today needs the rare courage of those consecrated men and women who voyaged First in slow-sailing vessels to unknown lands, and all the questions of their worthy successors who planted the great missionary institutions: churches, colleges, hospitals, medical schools and theological seminaries. Added to these he must acquire a still deeper knowledge of the background, culture and institutions of the people among whom he labors, an understanding of their social, political and religious condi- tions. The man whose labors center in a small area must know how his work fits into the development of Christianity for the entire world. He must know how to solve the problems of those who are hungry in body and soul. He must be able to enlist the finest of the people with whom he works and help to assume responsibility in Christian service. There never was a day in which so much depended upon the choice of mission- aries to carry on the work begun and to work out the transition to new forms of pre- senting the ever-redeeming message of Christ. The Student Volunteer Movement is a student Christian missionary fellowship dedicated to the task of extending, deepening and vitalizing missionary interest among college students. 'The continuance and development of the Christian Missionary Movement depends largely upon a sustained effort to instruct each succeeding generation, especially the college students, in their obligations and responsibilities in the World-wide program of Christianity and to enlist their active participation in Christian missions, as missionaries abroad and churchmen at home. If this effort to educate and enlist Christian students were to lapse for any length of time, a generation would grow up with no concern for these matters. O . rx N q r jx A Page Sixty three , . XX K IJ! ' 4 2 .f QE Z JJ X 1 w A 'z 5 19 J J MUSIC NW 9 ' I - Q ' , fl lt .' V . , A affine ' PSJX C JA A g.. OTTO HOLTKAMP, Mus. B. Dean CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC LUFFTON College boasts one of the best music conservatories in the state. It is a distinct department of the College, and it is thus subjected to the general regu- lation of the school, but it is under the immediate management of the Dean of the Conservatory and its own faculty. It aims not only to teach the art of music in the noblest sense and to foster in the students of the College and Seminary a desire to know something of the history, aesthetics, and theory of music art, but also to encourage the development and refine- ment of the characteristics, minds, and tastes of its students under the influence of a Christian college. These o'H'ers are not only taken advantage of by the music students, but also by a very large percentage of the whole student body. The faculty of the Conservatory consists of men and women who have had extensive training in their respective fields and possess that reverent musicianship which inspires them and their pupils to do the best possible. The faculty is headed by Professor Otto Holtlcamp, under whose guiding hand the Conservatory has grown to large proportions. His executive ability and farsightedness have been the leading lights in the Conserva- tory's rapid growth. His ability to plan and organize is of unusual degree, and all we need now is a music hall to put our Conservatory to the very front. The Choral Society, Glee Clubs, Vesper Choir, Orchestra, and Band are under the supervision of the Conservatory. These organizations are open to all students, whether music or non-music, and afford a very valuable training along this particular line. All college authorities and organizations of the campus recognize the high cultural value of music and cooperate with and make use of the various departments of the Conservatory, thus blending still more those fine Christian qualities which go to make up that ineffable Bluffton Spirit. .G n . M ,1- Page Sixty five NW me Tiki' AX JA f-'11 fi... MUSIC GRADUATES Ralph D. Hilty Pandora, Ohio HEN you hear some heavenly notes of a violin fioating across the campus blending in a beautiful harmony with the singing of the birds and the sighing of the wind through the trees, you can bet ten to one that it is Hiltz playing his fiddle in Room 14 of Science Hall. As a fiddler none on the campus can stand the test of technique, of tone quality and of expression as Ralph is able. He has proved himself a master as violin soloist of the Men's Glee Club and in holding chair number one in the College Orchestra. Wilhelmina Bixel Blulfton, Ohio HROUGHOUT her four years at Bluffton College Wilhelm- ina has been an outstanding figure in the field of music. She is an excellent pianist and organist. Her attitude towards her work has been unfailingly'serious, and her fine artistic musical conceptions are above reproach. She displays an admirable technique, which her unusual talent has enabled her to secure. During her entire four years at Bluffton she has been a very efficient accompanist for the Girls Glee Club. We predict for her a brilliant and successful career. Irene Ralllseyel' Smithville, Ohio RENE has been very prominent in musical organizations and activities during her four years career at Bluffton College. She possesses a lovely contralto voice, which is smooth and pleasing in quality. Her stage presence is always charming and impressive. During her three last years in college she has pleased many audiences., as Girl's Glee Club soloist. In addition to her curricular duties, Irene has ably supervised music in the Beaverdam Public Schools throughout her senior year. We re- gret to lose her, for she leaves a place which is not easily filled. Forrest Miller g Sugar Creek, Ohio ROM morn until night you can discern the mellow bass notes of Mose finding their way through the halls of Lincoln and, verily, to the far corners of the campus. The voice of Miller is a good proof that Practice Makes Perfect, for you can hear him pump away on anything from a low E flat to a very high UC. In Harmony who can modulate and who is able to set up more beautiful melodies than Mose ? And, after all, what is a better sign of musicianship than creative abilities? We wish you the best of success, Mose . Page Sixty-six V Sl , D 3 U6 A Ji EMBLQX Q- Pop low: Holtkamp, Rcusser, Funk, Remnel, Miller, Teague, Alderfer. Nllll LC dEC dD'll Hb Klb'lR M i irc rc row: . onra , . onra , 1 cr, a egger. rex IE, amseyer, oyer. Bottom row: Boone, Williamson, Gerber, Krehblel fDl1'GCLOFl, Baumgartner, Falk, Quirmg. VES PER CHOIR Miss Ruth Krehbiel, Director - Prof. Otto Holtkampf Accompanist Sopranos Altos Elizabeth Habegger Elizabeth Falk Elizabeth Williamson Alma Boone Anne Krehbiel Kathryn Moyer Tenors Roy Mohr Carey Steiner Verdi Reusser Victor Gerber Louis Teague Ambert Basinger Irene Ramseyer Lela Diller Eunice Conrad Dorothy Quiring Helen Iutzi Laura Conrad Basses Forrest Miller Dick Rempel Walton Alderfer Fred Baumgartner Arnold Funk Truman Bixel Q ,V 'SKW .G H QQ O Page Sixty-seven 'N - , bi tive t JA ESX 2... MENS GLEE CLUB - - FTER examining a flood of some sixty applicants for the berths of the club, Professor Lantz made the iinal stroke of his pen by picking out thirty warblers, the largest club the college has yet put out. To be able to pick from a lot of raw ma- terial sincere, conscientious workers and good sportsmeng to be able to train and unify such a group and produce such results as were ob- served rluring the year, is really remarkable. Such are the abilities of our director, Professor Lantz. His knowledge of young mens' voice problems and his reverent musicianship, coup- led with years of vocal coaching, have produced results of the highest degree. This year the main concert tour was taken through Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and Mis- ' souri in a thirty-two passenger bus during the Christmas vacation from Dec. 17 to Jan. 9. , Due to the varied rich experiences and per- sonal contacts with people within and without the denomination, we feel the trip was a great success for the club and for the College it , U T represented. RUSSEB5ei0,PAN Z The annual Ohio Inter-collegiate Glee Club Contest was another high mark for the club. Out of the eleven largest universities and colleges competing, our club took fourth place. All of the schools were very much larger than Bluffton. The club took second honors in the choice song, falling only a few points below Ohio State University, which took first in the whole contest. Student directors were used in the contest by all the clubs. Ralph Hilty directed the Bluffton club. A few spring concert trips were made through eastern Ohio and elsewhere, binding still closer the bonds of friendship and loyalty of the many Bluffton friends. VARSITY QUARTET ALDERFER REUSSER MILLER STEINER be-N 1 Q V fs. ru 7 N Page Sixty-eight PM lX H Walton Alderfer Baritone Walton Alderfer Carey Steiner Willis Beidler Oliver Diller Victor Gerber Ralph Blosser First Tenors Oliver Diller, '30 Roy Mohr, '31 Carey Steiner, '31 Louis Teague, '32 Francis Amstutz, '32 Baritones Fred Baumgartner, '30 Willis Beidler, '30 Walton Alderfer, '30 Stanley Weldy, '30 Jacob Thielman, '31 Galen Miller, '31 Ralph Blosser, '31 Wilford Geiger, '31 Carl Luginbill, '32 Anthony Deckert, '32 Galen l1G2l.lLl1G1'lh11ll, '32 J NV fl X JA fb l - MENS GLEE CLUB Ralph D. Hilty Russell A. Lantz Violinist Director Officers - - President Manager - Secretary Treasurer Librarian - Reporter Second Tenors Virgil Moser, '30 Verdi Reusser, '32 Victor Gerber, '32 Harold Hilty, '32 Herbert Neufeld, '32 George Kirchhofer, '32 Basses Forrest Miller, '29 Arnold Funk, '29 Dick Rempel, '29 Ralph Naifziger, '29 Wilbert Mosiman, '30 Morris Musser, '30 Peter Vos, '32 'rx' ll Q 2 r M ,go Page Sixty-nine ilk Bo X. J eff.. L I I 1' ' si ll JA 2. WY, M Q ALICE IN WONDERLAND HE Girls Glee Club under the direction of Miss Ruth Krehbiel presented Lewis Carrol's musical play Alice In Wonderland in the High School auditorium, January 24 and 25. The story is not based on a definite plot, but is a nonsensical and amusing account of the adventures of Alice in a land of dreams. In this Wonderland she encounters many characters of the animal kingdom, who oifer their friendship to her and speak in the same tongue she does. The scenery and costume effects were a very prominent factor in the production of this operetta. The characters were picturesque in their costumes, which personified the inhabitants of Wonderland in which Alice found herself. For the painting of the scenery, the Club is indebted to Dietrich Neufeld of the Art Department. A small group of musicians, composed of Miss Wilhelmina Bixel, Mr. Sidngy Hauenstein, Mr: Ralph Hilty and Mr. Clayton Bixel, ably accompanied the performance. Cast Alice .............................. Alma Boone March Hare ........ Elizabeth Williamson Queen of Hearts ......... Kathryn Moyer Duchess ...... ....... I rene Ramseyer Dormouse ........ ....... M ae Smith Executioner .... I .. .... LaVada Balmer Mad Hatter ............ Dorothy Quiring King of Hearts . .. ...... Laura Conrad Knave of Hearts .......... Marceyle Fett Mock Turtle .... .......... L ela Diller Gryphon ............ Elizabeth Habegger Cook ............... Gwendolyn Basinger Caterpillar ............ Margaret Amstutz Frog Footman ............... Lila Wiebe Fish Footman ............ Cleora Yoakam Six Cards-Eunice Conrad, Margaret Beidler, Anne Krehbiel, Elizabeth Falk, Lucille Amstutz, Kathryn Lugibihl. ' Q 1 f A I ll I ls Page Seventy-one SW bi BR JX Ji ff-1 4.-e.. GIRLS GLEE CLUB HE activities of the Girls Glee Club this year 'have been varied and unusually in- teresting. Miss Ruth Krehbiel was again appointed director. The year began with preparations for a sacred Christmas concert. The selections chos- en were suited for the Club as they particularly brought out the fine blending which is neces- sary in ensemble singing. The Latin Mass Stella Matutina by Carnavali was especially appreciated by the audiences. Concerts were given in Lima, Pandora, and Bluifton. Immediately after the conclusion of the Christmas vacation, rehearsals for the operetta Alice in W onderland began. No other musi- cal play could have proved quite so charming and fanciful as this one. 'The story is, as everyone knows, a story of absurdities. As RUTH KREHBIEL presented in the play, it is a portrayal of a Director dream, Alice's dream. The announcement of Miss Krehbie1's marriage to Mr. Arthur Leslie Jacobs of Worcester, Mass. was made at this time. Before her departure the Glee Club members flttingly expressed their appreciation of their director by entertaining her at Castle Inn, an exclusive tea room in Lima. A Seth Thomas chime clock was presented to her with many wishes for a happy future. After the dinner party was concluded, the group spent the remainder of the evening at the Sigma Theatre. Mrs. H. P. Mann became the director after the resignation of Miss Krehbiel. Since the Club is a member of the Inter-collegiate Girls Glee Club Association, preparations were made to compete in the Inter-collegiate Contest, held at Emory Auditorium, Cin- cinnati, Ohio, on March 15. In spite of the fact that Bluffton College was by far the smallest school in competition, the club presented a remarkable rendition of the contest songs. Wesleyan was awarded iirst place. For the remaining weeks of school the club is planning a sacred and secular concert, which they are preparing to give in nearby towns. The artistic ability and thorough musicianship of the new director, Mrs. Mann, will, no doubt, bring success to the final activities of the Club. 'fx I. q f N ,go Page Seventy-two ggiiif 1 up 2,7 . ll , GIRLS GLEE CLUB Directors Miss Ruth Krehbiel Mrs. I-I. P. Mann Accompanist Miss Wilhelmina Bixel Eunice Conrad ------ President Margaret Amstutz Secretary Lela Diller - - - Treasurer Kathryn Moyer - - - Librarian Sopranos Alma Boone, '31 Kathryn Moyer, '32 Elizabeth Habegger, '31 Christine Day, '30 Anne Krehbiel, '31 Susanna Thompson, '32 Elizabeth Williamson, '30 Margaret Steiner, '32 Marceyle Fett, '32 Mae Smith, '32 Mezzo Sopranos Lucille Amstutz, '32 Cleora Yoakam, '29 Mar,g'aret Ainstutz, '30 Marguerite Lantz, '32 Elizabeth Falk, '31 Eunice Conrad, '29 Gwendolyn Basinger, '32 Margaret Beidle1', '30 Contraltos Laura Conrad, '30 Dorothy Quiring, '31 Kathryn Lugibihl, '32 Levada Balmer, '32 Lila Wielie, '31 Irene Ramseyer, '29 Lela Diller, '30 Hilda Amstutz, '32 .GI ' 3 'I' 'S gf- -Wal ef 'iv A 0 Nl., ' Page Seventy-three NW 5 Fx .AL A ,-'-1 .44 , l 1 Prof. Sidney Hauenstein ' Ralph Hilty - Violins Ralph Hilty June Nonnamaker Elizabeth Habegger ' Verdi Reusser Hazel Fett Celia Hirschler Mildred Seitz Louis Teague Winifred Thompson Wallace Miller Verena Bucher Eugene Benroth Violas Oswin Lugibihl Marceyle Fett Victor Gerber Cellos Clayton Bixel Agnes Amstutz Armin Hauenstein Oboe Kent Hauenstein Charles DeWitt COLLEGE ORCHESTRA fl of-N Q Page Seventy-four Conductor - President Bass Lucille Amstutz NValton Alderfer Orden Smucker Flute Vilas Gerber Clarinet Elznon Bigler Wilford Geiger Horn Carl Niswander Trumpet Anthony Deckert William Augsburger Tromhones Stanley Weldy Harold Hilty Percussion and Tympani Ralph Stearns Ivan Geiger 2' ,go NW COLLEGE ORCHESTRA ITH a large nucleus from last year added to by a very good supply of new l material and an increase in new instru- l mentation, the orchestra has displayed its ability in a surprising fashion this year. Due to the years of study put in by most of the players, the orchestra has given in concert the b-est works of Schubert, Beethoven, Luigini, Flotow, Tschaikowskya, and others. Nothing like this would have been produced had it not been for the untiring efforts of the conductor, Prof. Sidney Hauenstein. His patience and ability in showing what effects he desired were shown in the results of suc- cessful concerts. To produce concerts of the high standard that the orchestra has given this year in masterly style can speak only the best for its conductor. Concerts were given in Bluffton, Ada, Find- lay and vicinity. Assisting soloists were Ralph Hilty, violinist, and Walton Alderfer, baritone. These concerts proved to be stepping stones by which the various communities could enter a doorway, as it were, and see what the SIDNEY HAUENSTEIN college was really producing in this one of its departments. The orchestra also assisted in the rendition of the Messiah and the Creation, producing full symphonic effects, and so added to the productions that the audiences were stirred by the great climaxes into the feeling that the heavens are telling the glory of God. l Conductor COLLEGE CHORAL SOCIETY HE College Choral Society in its twenty-ninth year of existence has been a very essential factor in the musical life of Bluffton College. Since membership in the organization is not restricted to students in the conservatory, all music lovers in the college and community are encouraged to attend the rehearsals and to participate in the concerts which are given during the year. There is probably no other organization on the campus which has more definitely aided in developing a higher appreciation and love for good music than the Choral Society. Standard oratorios by the best classic and modern composers are sung with artist solo talent and orchestra. On Sunday, December 16, the nineteenth presentation of Handel's Messiah was given in the college gymnasium. An an added feature, Prof. G. A. Lehman of the Dayton Westminster Choir School, Dayton, Ohio, was invited to be guest conductor. Prof. Lehman, who formerly was an instructor at Bluffton College, brought with him a quartet of former Bluffton students, who are now attending the Choir School. The soloists were Mrs. Gaius Baumgartner, soprano, Miss Ola Lugibihl, contraltog Mr. Fred Welty, tenor, Mr. Gaius Baumgartner, bass. Mrs. H. P. Mann and the Blufton College Orchestra accompanied the chorus and soloists. The spring production was The Creation by Haydn. This was the first time in the present student generation that this oratorio had been chosen. Professor Holtkamp, the director, deserves much credit for presenting such a well trained chorus as this year's group proved to be. 'mln' jf nn' Page Seventy five Page Seventy-six LITERARY SW hi PM 4X JA QA: 2. P 'WGXQTQJ ' ' g Q V NIV .LL ,Tix JL Ji X1 Q.. ALETI-IEAN LITERARY SOCIETY HROUGHOUT the past year an enthusiastic attitude toward literary work has been manifest among the Aletheans. Beginning last fall with a membership of thirty-one, we succeeded in adding a large number to our roll during the annual campaign for new members. We were fortunate in gaining a notable amount of talent in this group, and the combination of old and new talent has made this year's work most profitable and successful. E During our weekly meetings our society has endeavored to give every girl an opportunity to put into practice her own literary abilities. Individuals were generally assigned subjects that appeared to be in their particular field of interest, thus inspiring each member to put forth her best effort. The type of programs arranged by the program committee has especially en- couraged self-expression and originality. An entirely original program proved to be one of the best this year. We discovered in our midst much hitherto latent talent. Variety and interest was provided, and an occasional meeting with our sister society added diversion. We were well represented in the various contests and as usual found in them a greater incentive for good work. For aspiring short story writers, journalists, and orators the literary activities provide the necessary stimulus for further progressg while for others of a less literary turn they afford the motive of general cultural development. Too much stress cannot be placed on the value of the literary societies in our educational system. Sponsoring, as they do, a most worthwhile type of intellectual development, they should occupy an important place in the schedule of outside activities. OFFICERS First Semester Second Semester President .............. Mabel Geiger President ............ Treva Stepleton Vice President .... Anna Ruth Vice President Cleora Yoakam Secretary ..... .... M artha Moser Secretary ..... Tina Warkentin Treasurer ....... Alma Boone Treasurer ..... Leona Amstutz Chorister . . . . . Elizabeth Habegger Chorister . . . ............ Lela Diller Pianist ............ Margaret Amstutz Pianist .......... Elizabeth Williamson Critic ............... Dorothy Benroth Critic ...............,.. Orpha Troyer Inter-society Council . . . Mary Hostetler Inter-society Council .. Dorothy Benroth Program Chairman .... Treva Stepleton Program Chairman .... Mary Hostetler Page Seventy-eight SW 5.-.44 PM lx JA A in l l Az gl fu li , , 3 lx in Leona Alnstutz Gwendolyn Basinger Dorothy Benroth Christine Day Elizabeth Falk Elizabeth Habegger Helen Iutzi Kathryn Kropf Zoa Manges Martha Moser June Nonnamaker Irene Ramseyer Lillian Steiner Mabel Studer Susie Warkentin Althea Winkel ALETHEAN MEMBERS Margaret Amstutz Mary Baumgartner Wilhelmina Bixel Lela Diller Mabel Geiger Vera Hixon ' Margaret Kohli Margaret Lantz Cleora Motter Margaret Mullet Marguerite Pifer Loretta Rigel Treva Stapleton Susanna Thompson Tina Warkentin Carrie Yant I Esther Basinger Glenna Beeshy Alma Boone Hazel Fett Nellie Gray Mary Hostetler Lucile Krehbiel Lauvera Lehman Beaulah Moser Vivienne Musselrnan Edna Ramseyer Anna Ruth Bessie Stuckey Orpha Troyer Elizabeth Williamson Cleora Yoakam in I' 'Q D V N 11' L Page Seventy-nine NW A-5 Fx .A JA f-'11 Q.. ATHENIAN LITERARY SOCIETY N looking' back over the pages of the life history of the Athenian Literary Society one purpose is found which stands out ablove all others. It has always been the aim of this organization to promote an interest in practical literary work. The society has stressed the practical side of the program this year in cultivating within its mem- bers the ability to stand up and express themselves clearly and forcefully before a group. For that reason, extemporaneous speaking' has found a prominent place in the I21'0g'1'2l1T1S of the year. Variety in the numbers of each program was sought for rather than variety in the types of meetings. The various talents displayed by the musicians, orators, readers, and extemporaneous speakers made possible a well rounded program. A new feature was introduced this year in holding off the membership drive until the new students had an opportunity to join a society on their own volition. Ten new members were introduced into the Athenian fellowship, and they have all shown their willingness and ability to do constructive work in the literary field. To this number was added a list of students of former years who were not here last year. With these two groups added to the last year's enrollment the active membership was materially increased. The Athenians cooperated with their sister society in several joint meetings and in the contest work. The year's work as a whole shows an encouraging increase in numbers as well as in interest. OFFICERS First Semester Second Semester President ........ Vice President .... Secretary ..... Treasurer . . . Chorister . . . Charles Burkhart . . . . . Willis Beidler .. Morris Musser . . Ralph Blosser Walton Alderfer Critic . ......... . . . . . . . Forest Musser Sgt. at Arms ..... Inter-society Council .. Program Chairman 0 A ll Page Eighty . Jacob Thielman Elmer Hostetler . . . . John Keller ser President .........,..... Oliver Diller Vice President Secretary ...,.. . Treasurer . . . Chorister . . . Critic ............... Sgt. at Arms William Williams . . . . Arden Baker LaVerne Basinger . . . . Verdi Reusser Elmer Hostetler .. Wilbur Berkey Inter-society Council .. Ralph Naffziger Program Chairman ...... Ralph Blosser Y ,X fgo NW i Fx A. A ff: Q. . I I '1 Walton Alderfer Fred Baumgartner Wilbur Berkey Oliver Diller Paul Farver Kenneth Gallant Elmer Hostetler Carl Landis Wilbert Mosiman Herbert Neufeld Jacob Thielman ATI-IENIAN MEMBERS Arden Baker Willis Beidler Ralph Blosser Warren Durkee La Verne Geiger Harold Hilty Paul Hasson Cleland Leaman Forrest Musser Dietrich Rempel William Williams La Verne Basinger Albert Bender Charles Burkhart Henry Dyck Wilford Geiger Ralph Hilty John Keller Forest Miller Ralph Naffziger Verdi Reusser Samuel Yoder nf- deaf ,f if Page Eighty-one Nl 'ape-T or -Q, Li IIVIV Q' JX A D eux .flag PHILOMATHEAN LITERARY SOCIETY NOTHER very successful year of the Philomathean Literary Society has drawn to a close. Its members have shown enthusiastic loyalty throughout the school term and have co-operated well in the production of many fine programs. The membership drive at the beginning started the red and white ball rolling. At this time the Philos welcomed into their ranks fifteen new members, most of whom were Freshmen. From the beginning they proved to be faithful members, but not until the Freshman program was given, did they exhibit their capacities full blast. Many different types of programs were prepared. Our society, the purpose of which points towlard the cultural and educational ends, also welcomed the chance to brush up on such subjects as The American Negro , The Drama , Presidential In- auguration , Peace , etc. All these subjects were presented in original and intense- ly interesting fashion. One of the most entertaining of these meetings, which was carried out in partnership with our brother society, featured a Hoover-Smith debate. As a result of it, a Hoover campaign was started on the campus. Following this action, Mr. Hoover was elected to the presidency. The literary contests between the Alethean-Athenian and Philo-Adelphian aroused keen competitive interest. All four societies proudly held their own. The Philo- Adelphian flag continued to float at high mast from beginning to end. OFFICERS First Semester President ..... ........... D oris Diller Vice-Pres. . . . . . . Margaret Ruhl Secretary . . . . . . Helen Albrecht Treasurer ............ Kathryn Fenton Program Chairman ...... Olive Locher Sgt. at Arms ......... Beatrice Slusser Inter.-Soc. Council ...... Laura Conrad Critic ............. . . . Eunice Conrad Second Semester President .............. Eunice Conrad . . . . Margaret Ruhl Vice-Pres. .. Secretary . . . . . . Dorothy Quiring Treasurer ...,............. Viola Guth Program Chairman .... Helen Albrecht Sgt. at Arms .....,.... Kathryn Moyer Inter.-Soc. Council ...... Laura Conrad Critics ...... Elnore Locher, Lila Wiebe of-N I' Q r h fgo Page Eighty-two D il? N o ..-A Nil JA f-4 Q... 4 Grace Albrecht Martha Badertscher Elizabeth Baumgartner Margaret Beidler Laura Conrad Marceyle Fett Vidella Herr Ruth Holl Mildred Kuhhnan Olive Locher Dorothy Quiring Margaret Ruhl Mary Shilling PHILOMATHEAN MEMBERS Helen Albrecht La Vacla Balmer Verena Bucher Madeline Bogart Doris Diller Viola Guth Louise Heighway Evelyn Kohler Elnore Locher Kathryn Lugibihl Hildegard Quiring Beatrice Slusser Dorothy Sprunger Winifred Thompson Lila Wiebe .tx Lucille Amstutz Jennie Beery Florence Beidler Eunice Conrad Kathryn Fenton Viola Haberkamp Celia Hirschler Anne Krehbiel Vera Locher Kathryn Moyer T .1 Laura Rosenberger Mae Smith Eulalia Steiner ru Q , f lv 6' WTQ Page Eighty-three NV ,i P .IX JA Al Q.. ADELPHIAN LITERARY SOCIETY HE Adelphian literary society has upheld its enviable reputation by completing another year of helpful literary work that any society might well be proud of. The young men of this society have shown a willingness to work, and, as a result, have helped to create a higher appreciation of literary work. In the annual society drive thc Adelphians received a goodly share of new mem- bers. The new members were given various parts on programs in which they might prove their individual abilities. This was the way in which our contestants for the inter-society contests were chosen. In the first two literary contests this year the Adelphians with their sister society showed themselves the equal of the opposing societies. The meetings during the year have been Well attended. Attendance was stimu- lated by the interesting and creative programs that were prepared by the program committee. ' At one of the joint meetings a typical presidential inauguration was enacted. This proved to be one of the most interesting and educational meetings of the year. At another feature meeting a unique newspaper was read, which had been edited by one of the members.. Other meetings consisted in the discussion of the literature and customs of foreign countries. Much of the success of this year's literary work is due to the officers of the society because of their efficient service. The Adelphians close the year feeling that they have striven and Won.. OFFICERS First Semester Second Semester President ............ Vice Pres. .. Secretary ....... Treasurer ......... Inter-Soc. Council . . Sgt.-at-Arms ...... Program Chairman O fx fl Page Eighty-four Clayton Smucker .. Paul Stauffer . Donovan Close . . . . Francis Rickert . . . . Roy Cramer . . . . Orden Smucker . . . . . . Eldon Stahly President ........ Vice Pres. . . Secretary ..,. . Treasurer ........ Inter-Soc. Council .... Sgt.-at-Arms .... . Program Chairman ,lay Walter Krehbiel . . Donovan Close . . . Elrnon Bigler .. Warren Weiss Clayton Smucker .. Carl Luginbill . . . . . . Paul Stauifer s-H' NW i :N AX JA fig. 3 , Clayton Smucker John Ramseyer Roy Cramer Donovvan Close Weldon Diller Abram Wiens Roy Mohr Charles DeWitt Kenneth Deppler Peter Vos Newton Cunningham Glenn Slusser Karl Anglemyer ADELPHIAN MEMBERS Kenneth Hummon Eldon Stahly Walter Krehbiel Francis Rickert Edwin Badertscher Stanley Weldy Abram Dyck Orden Smucker Stanley Basinger Arthur Friesen Louis Teague Harry Stahly Paul Anglemyer Walton Landis Paul Stauier Ted Cunningham Elmer Burkholder Kenneth Fretz Warren Weiss Ivan Geiger Ehnon Bigler Herman Badertscher George Stultz Robert Close Galen Leatherman Carl Weaver N 1' ' I Page Eighty five Inge Eighty-six , ' JK m if , HPYGMALION AND GALATEAH N presenting Pygmalion and Galatea the Junior class introduced a different type of play to Bluffton audiences. A direct contrast to the two preceding plays which dealt with modern social problems, this play finds its basis in Greek mythology. Greek costumes and clarefully planned stage settings produced the proper atmos- phere. The plot is simple, yet full of dramatic incidents. Pygmalion, a young artist, is achieving great success due to the inspira- tion of his beautiful wife, Cynisca. His work of triumph is a life-size statue for which Cynisca has posed. So real is it that both worship its beauty, and Cynisca en- trusts her husband to the statue, Galatea, while she goes for a visit. And then-- PROF. C. F. BYERS Galatea comes to life! Her naive reaction Coach to hun'J.1nity, her deep love for Pygmalion, and the complication resulting therefrom, form the rest of the play. Finally Cynisca, enraged at what she believes to be inhdclity, exercises her god-given power to strike Pygmalion blind. Poor Galatea, bewildered by the mishaps in this human World which she had found so enjoyable ,discovers at length that she is held responsible for wall the trouble. With a self-sacrifice that would shame many a mere mortal, she re- unites Pygmalion and Cynisca and becomes again a beautiful iigure in marble. The characters were unusually well chosen and skillfully trained under the untir- ing coaching of Prof. Byers and the capable direction of Prof. Smucker. More than one onlooker felt that Donovan Close and Paul Stauifer in the role of Greek slaves had found their predestined vocation. Walton Alderfer, as a pompous art patron, who, nevertheless, cowered in terror of his wife, adapted himself well to the trying situation. ,.,.-r , ,,.. ..r..,.. ,. Y--.-,, , - .- ,J 4 I i Be thou the wife, and I the senseless stone! 19' 'fx Q 1. ' - ., r ' Q I' P.: , U - R . ,. g .. si i AX JA f-'11 six 4-.:.. Mary Hostetler, as Daphne, his Wife, made some of us tremble for the future, T1-eva Stepleton, as Myrine, and Wilbert Mosiman, as Leucippe, gave the needed touch of lightness and youthfulness. Morris MUSS61' deserves great credit for his playing as Pygmalion. The role was zu difficult one, but he portrayed it so well that the audience could fully enter into the young artist's clirficulties. Margaret Beidler, who played Cynisca, and Dorothy Sprunger in Galatea both entered fully into the spirit of the play and were especially fine in the highly dramatic portions. Miss Sprunger handled the difficult situations of Galatea's part with unusual skill for an amateur. Credit is also due those who contributed to the success of the play by directing the business, advertising, and stage work. The class has every reason to be proud PROF. B. D. SMUCKER of this production. The high standard set Director for Junior class plays has been met, and the challenge passes on to the next class. Cast Pygmalion CAn Athenian Sculptorj - - Morris Musser Leucippe QA Soldierj - - - Wilbert Mosiman Chrysos fAn Art Patronj - - H. Walton Alderfer Agesimos fChrysos's Slavej - Paul Stauffer Mimos fPygmalion's Slavej Donovan Close Galatea CAI1 Animated Statuej Dorothy Sprunger Cynisca fPygmalion's Wifej - - Margaret Beidler Daphne CCh1'yso,s Wifej - - Mary Hostetler Myrine fPygmalion's Sisterb - -- - Tr-eva Stepleton Coach-Prof. C. F. Byers. Director-Prof. B. D. Smucker. Bus. Mgr.-Elmon Bigler. Advertising Mgr.-Laura Conrad. Stage Manager-Walter Krehbiel Hold your tongue! Hast thou no pity for her 7 She knew my meaning. s . o CX I. Q I f h ff I Page Eighty-seven NW Li Pi' JK A 'wld 2. THE WITMARSUM HE Press Club is a vital organ of the student body, doing efficiently and quietly its work of publishing the Witmarsum. It has aimed to encourage and advance the ideals of college life 'and bring the alumni and students into a closer relationship. Throughout the year Mr. Ramseyer has edited a well balanced paper. Owing to his interest in various student activities he was able to know what issues and events ought to be brought before the student body. Impartial recognition was given to all the departments of our institution. Under the business management of Mr. Nai'l'ziger, the Witmarsuin has been piloted financially to a safe goal. Through the cooperation of the student body, faculty, and the advertising support of the local business men the lWlt1D3I'SUm has been able to attain its past land present success, besides providing ample rewards to those who contributed to its columns. WITMA RSUM STAFF Editor-in-Chief ---- John A. Ramseyer, '29 Business Manager Ralph A. Naifziger, '29 Associvate Editor - - Clayton C. Smucker, '29 Managing Editor - - - Albert Bender, '31 Assistant Business Mgr. - Dietrich Rempel, '29 Advertising Manager - Walton Alderfer, '30 Assistant Advertising Mgr. Orden Smucker, '31 Circulation Manager ---- Weldon Diller, '30 Assistant Circulation Mgr. ---- Samuel Yoder, '32 Editorial Staff Eldon Stahly, '29 Warren Weiss, '31 Mary Hostetler, '30 Elmer Hostetler, '30 Arden Baker, '32 Wesley Miller, '32 Wilhelmina Bixel, '29 Treva Stepleton, '30 Laverne Basinger, '32 Cleora Yoakum, '29 Elnore Locher, '30 Dot Sprunger, '30 Ted Cunningham, '30 Elmer Burkholder, '30 Carl Luginbill, '32 Ralph Blosser, '31 'f'X 1 r 11' u if Page Eighty-eight l QW ky IX JA fi Nl? i fi ' AL A fi Q.. 1 , , THE ISTA O one who is unfamiliar with the life on our campus, the Ista may be only an interesting curiosityg to one who has been a part of that life it is infinitely more. We who are in the midst of the campus activity and atmosphere may not fully comprehend its meaning until a period of separation gives us clearer and truer perspective. This all-seeing Eye of the Campus is a permanent record of each phase of our campus activity. The stimuli which have made their impression upon our memories can at any time be revived, by seeing them again through this extraordinary organ of vision. Faculty and student personalities may renew acquaintance with us in spite of the intervening distance of time and space. The Ista will recall for us events and associations of the past, so that in years of retrospect, memories which have been dimmed may become vivid realities. ISTA STAFF Editor-in-Chief - - .- - - Business Manager T - Associate Editors il -- Art Editor - - Engraving Editor - Organization Editor - Asst. Or 'anization Editol g Y . Snap Editors 3 - - Advertising Mgr. - Asst. Advertising Mgr. Humor Editors 3 - Athletic Editor - Calendar Editors j l Music Editors wi - Circulation Manager Elmer Hostetler - J. Willis Beidler - Vivienne Musselman - Elnore Locher - Roy Cramer - Mabel Llintz - Morris Musser - Mary Hostetler Treva Stapleton Margaret Beidler - Oliver Diller - Paul Stauffer - Elmon Bigler Fred Baumgartner Elizabeth Dziunigartner - Ted Cunningham M - Doris Diller - Francis Rickert - Lela Diller Walton Alderfer Walter Krehbiel an 'GQ N Page Ninety K NW . dl A 4 J' C s Large s ND if I chance to fall below Demosthenes or Cicero, Don't view me with a critic's eye, But pass my imperfections by. treams from little fountains How, Tall oaks from little acorns grow x SF igxgffg? URATORY and DEBATE Page Ninety-four SW A QR lx JA ff l- GRADUATE IN ORATORY - BHLDRED BEERY Pandora, lllllli r. .-' ISS Mildred Beery has completed the i two year course offered in the i Department of Oratory, and will present her graduating recital during 1 Commencement Week in June. , Miss Beery has always been interested A in dramatics. Her winning personality and charming manner, as well as her natural talent, have enabled her to win an enviable place in the field of public speaking. - Pearly , as she is commonly known, pos- ' sesses a delightful sense of humor, which always finds expression when she gives readings of a lighter vein. Her speaking ' voice is of a very good qulality and is well modulated. 3, Miss Beery has for the past few years : been a successful primary teacher in the Pandora public schools. She has also given -if private lessons in public speaking in towns neighboring Pandora. ORATORICAL ASSOCIATION IRST among the laims of the Oratorical Association is that of sponsoring inter- collegiate debates and oratorical contests. Every year our debate teams travel to other campuses, under the auspices of the Association, to win laurels for the college. The teams of other colleges in turn appear before our home audiences. This relationship in inter-collegiate forensics is valued highly by all who participate in them. During the year representatives are also sent to three intercollegiate oratorical meets. The Oratorioal Association seeks to encourage interest in public speaking among all the students. This particular department of our curriculum is not yet developed as it might be. Better facilities for training students in speaking and dramatics would increase interest greatly and open up an important field. At present there is no one who clan give full time to it, and these possibilities remain unrealized. Membership in the Association is open to all who have participated in inter- collegiate contests. The high standards which have been achieved in our debate work will raise the standards of the organization still higher. The close of the year's 'activities comes in the form of a banquet, which is held sometime during the closing weeks of school. It is a somewhat formal occasion, but one which is always looked forward to with interest. This year plans have been made to hold it during Commencement Week, and make it a homecoming for all alumni and present members alike. .G N . f .. f SW Q ' K I ' f 7 .fl ' , .4 'flange Q JA i Back Row-Musser, Locher, Ramseyer, Smucker, Musselman, Weaver Front Row-Stauffer, M. Hostetler, Prof. Howe, Manges, E. Hostetler. OR ATORICAL ASSOCIATION President ---- Secretary - Treasurer - - - - Orpha Troyer Paul Stauffer Ezra, Diller Dorothy Quiring John Ramseyer Zoe. Manges Vivienne Musselman Carl Weaver Elnore Locher Clayton SlTll1Ck91' - Elmer Hostetler - Forrest Musser Carl Landis Mary Hostetler Prof. Howe Prof. Smucker .rx ll 1 jr U' fa. Page Ninety-five SW i P 'JX AQAQ Q.. WEAVER QUIRING MUSSER CONTEST WINNERS N spite of the limited opportunities for training in effective public speaking, our college orators are making good records in inter collegiate competition. 'The in- creased number of contestants in the preliminaries is evidence of a steady growth in interest from one year to the next. This year seven orations were delivered in the peace and constitutional try-outs. f Probably the best showing of the season was made by Dorothy Quiring in the state oratorical contest for girls. Her ranking was second only to that of Wittenberg, in competition with six representative colleges of the state. In her production, The End of the Trail , exceptional dramatic skill and excellent presentation were out- standing qualities. Of the three contestants in the preliminary Peace contest, first place was won by Forrest Musser, and second by Paul Stauffer. Mr. Musser represented Bluffton in the district contest held at Columbus. Although he did not place among the list of win- ners, his oration, on the subject, Whom Will Ye Serve , ranked very favorably with those of the other representatives. The Constitutional try-out resulted in first place awarded to Carl Weaver, with John Keller as second. Mr. Weaver also made a creditable showing in the district contest at Heidelberg. His oration was entitled The Constitution. Of the oratorical winners this year, only one will be lost by graduation. Mr. Musser is a member of the Senior class, and thus concludes his work in Bluffton oratorical and forensic contests. Mr. Weaver, on the other hand, is in his first year of college, 'and promises further development in these activities. .Gu . pr hp. Page Ninety-six I I il? 5 n hi Ps JM Jivk Q.. COACH HOWE BLU FFTON FORENSICS HIS year's debating teams brought honor to their Alma Mater by claiming undis- puted second place in the Ohio Debating Conference. The season started off with a bang when Bluf'f'ton's negative team met and defeated all arguments of the exceptionally talented Muskingum debaters before a large New Concordia audience. While the negative team was battling on Muskingunfs floor, the aiirmative team completely outclassed the Capitol squad on our own floor. As a result of the debates of December 6th, only three colleges remained undefeat- ed: Bluffton, Wittenberg, and Otterbein. In the next round, Bluffton shattered the hopes of Otterbein by taking the decision before their own audience. On the same evening the Bluffton negative won a very close contest in the College Chapel from Heidelberg. This team, as well as Muskingum, excelled in oratory, but the judges ruled that it is reasonable argument which wins debates. This left two schools with a clean record at the close of the debating season, produc- ing a tie for the conference championship between Bluffton and Wittenberg. Immediately after the holiday vacation these unconquered teams met, but the results proved disas- trous for Bluffton College. The Lutherans won both the aniirmative and negative, thus taking Hrst place in the conference and leaving undisputed second place for Bluffton. Without a doubt a large share of the honors achieved by such an enviable record belongs to Coach Howe. It was due to his untiring efforts, his enthusiastic work and unexcelled patience that such an outstanding achievement was possible. 'To produce a winning team over such schools as Muskingum and Heidelberg requires work which few people appreciate. The Coach, as well as each member of the debating teams, is to be congratulated for their merited success and their undaunted efforts during the forensic season of 1928-1929. Although Bluffton teams will lose four men by graduation, we can look forward to another successful season next year, as interest in debating is increasing each year. sf- 105116 Page Ninety seven 'air-,Wy l L wxg Vi 3' - .ca ig, were so WEAVER DILLER MILLER HOSTETLER OHIO CONFERENCE AFFIRMATIVE HE affirmative team arguing for the abolition of the jury system, found them- selves confronted by a very difficult proposition. To abolish this blulwark of democracy, guardian of liberty, and protector of common rights would invite the antagonism of all audiences and the criticism of most adjudicators. Diligent research, concentrated thought, clever logic, and forceful delivery overcame these obstacles, shackling the attempt of the negative to discredit their new code of criminal procedure. The team won from Capitol and Otterbein, and lost to Wittenberg. The team consisted of Carl Weaver, Elmer Hostetler, and Ezra Diller, with Delvin Kirchhofer and Wesley Miller as alternates. Carl Weaver, a freshman, clearly demonstrated that the jury system is an anti- quated institution, impregnated with evils such as delay and expense, which are inherent and can not be remedied. His pleasing delivery and analytical mind qualified him to introduce the case for the affirmative. In three years Mr. Weaver should develop into an exceptional debater. Elmer Hostetler, second speaker, proposed a board of arbitration for civil cases and :L group of experts in criminology for criminal cases as a substitute for the deficient jury system. The success of the case rested largely on the soundness of the proposed remedy, which was a product of intensive research and clever organization on the part of Mr. Hostetler. His forceful delivery added greatly to the effectiveness of his arguments. Ezra Diller further proved that the jury system was grossly inefficient as a trier of facts and that the elements of prejudice, emotion, and irresponsibility made it a menace to society. His conclusive evidence, coupled with an extraordinary delivery and dominating personality, made him a debater par excellent. Mr. Diller's splendid final rebuttal speeches added greatly to the effectiveness of the debates. All the members of this well-balanced squad will be back next year with the excep- 'Cifm Of Diller, Who Will be lost through graduation. They will form a strong nucleus for next year's squad. '562'X j a . l , 'sxsdf t if 'I N ff Qs I age Ninety-eight . ' , W V. :Q - 5. yr Q.: J! -ik 1 Wx. . Fx Y ,.Y' l Q 1. M i i i 1 1 4 2 I 1 MUSSER STAUFFER RIXMSEYER SMUCKER OHIO CONFERENCE NEGATIVE HE negative debating team, consisting of John Ramseyer, Clayton Smucker, and Forrest Musser with Paul Stauifer as alternate, defeated the affirmative teams of Heidelberg and Muskingum Colleges. They maintained a firm stand defending the jury system, admitting the evils of the system but oifering to remedy the defects. Sound arguments and clever presentation of evidence enabled them to overcome the How of oratory put forth by their opponents and emerge victorious. John Ramseyer opened the case with a slow, deliberate, delivery which impressed the hearer with the weight of the words he uttered. His ability to strike at the heart of his opponents' case was a big factor in the success of his team. Clayton Smucker, the second speaker, had a pleasing delivery, which was reinforced by the evidence which he advanced to substantiate his arguments. His ability to strike at the important issues. of the debate and to establish his constructive arguments greatly influenced the opinion of the judges. Forrest Musser delivered the third constructive and rebuttal speeches. His was the lot to make a popular appeal for the retention of the jury system, and with a pleasing delivery he persuaded the judges that the jury system was the best after all. He was clever in weighing the arguments of both teams and sifting them down to one or two vital points which he could easily destroy. Paul Stauffer worked as hard during the debates as any of the others. I-Ie knew the question and was able to help the speakers in the refutation. Although losing to Wittenberg in the state championship debate, the team had a successful season, taking second place in the conference. Page Ninety nine O 73: 42-1 EE ATHLETICS ,J NV i ,'i Al JA ff. 2, ,. , ,. . .,..,, l l 1 V . VARSITY B L President - ----- Ted Cunningham Vice President - - Cleland Leaman Secretary-treasurer - Francis Rickert Wm. Williams .... Football, Basketball, Kenneth Fretz ..,, Football Baseball Roy Mohr ...... .... F ootball Roland Swank .... Football, Basketball, Dick Rernpel ..... ...... F ootball Baseball Kenneth Gallant . . .... Basketball Ted C'LlTll1lllg'l1B,111 . . Football, Basketball, Hugh Maurer .... .... F ootball Tennis Warren Durkee . . . . . Basketball Albert Bender ........ Football, Tennis Edwin Badertscher .... Baseball Charles Burkhart . Football, Baseball Forrest MUSS91' .. .... Baseball Ivan Geiger ........... Football, Track Willis Beidler .... .... T rack Cleland Leaman Basketball, Baseball Mervin Hilty .... .... T rack Don Schwartz ....... Football, Baseball Ralph Hilty ..... .. . Tennis Paul Hasson ...... Football, Basketball Francis Rickert .... .. , Tennis Selwyn Judson .... Football, Basketball 'fx x r x fi' q J I l Page One hundred one COACH BURCKY EVENTY-FIVE per cent of a team's success is due to the coach. , This statement was made by a famous athlete several years ago. This is one reason why the athletic records of Bluifton College have been raised to such a high degree in recent years. Coach Burcky, the hard-working, cheerful little Napoleon, has been the backbone of the Beaver squad. A fine leader, he has imbued his team members with the Beaver spirit, and the degree of eificiency is constantly rising. Coach is noted for his fine sportsmanship and his ability to put winning teams on the field. He has seen many new and useful additions to the athletic equipment since he has been here, due to his direction and help. He will always be regarded as a typical Beaver because he keeps gnawing until he accomplishes his task. I age One hunched two F UGTBALL NV i Fx JR A f-'11 4.-... Page One hundred four Miller, Stahly. Geig- ri -a-r 9' -1 B4 5-4 2 E Ed Ti -25 ... as .-C M S4 5 CQ 5 'S 0 N S .aa 9 ... :J N -I: U 'B 'T a Q? .M u Gd EQ E! 85 in E we ..: ra .E r: 5 O :I cu :F 3 Ki E 3 5 6 E If 5 E x.. on 35 5 as Q ni Ill 2 U D5 I-T 2 S 2 a O as 'U D O Q an U2 -3 ' ki bn .Q ,Q o CJ L4 0 'IH o .r: ..: U F-4 bd Q3 m D 'G I3 C? C an 'E .- 71 :lf 93 ..- U CG A +3 Q4 N U N., .ac L: N 3 rn 'E ra .- .. ... ... B S ., 1. E E .il E cs r-I B o D1 'E O r-4 Fla SW i fills' AX JA fi 2... CAPTAIN SWANK APTAIN Swank proved his ability, not only as an individual star, but also as an ideal leader of his team. Holly possessed all the qualities of a real captain, and was an inspiration to the team, not only with his clever play at the end, but as the team leader. He is noted for his ability to catch passes, and his accuracy in tackling. He was very seldom outguessed and, in spite of his size, had his larger opponents beaten most of the time. As an end, he was the best in the Con- ference this year, and has been chosen for the second time as All Conference end. THE FOOTBALL SEASON HE football season this year must be termed a success. The Beavers won three games and lost two, scoring a total of 83 points to their opponents' 41. The Beavers were a hard working team, and perhaps if injuries had not played such an important role, they would have finished the season at the top of the league. Much of the success of the season must be given to Coach Burcky, whose untiring efforts helped the Beavers to score more points than any other team in the Conference. The Beavers started the season with vacancies at one guard, center, and at the two halfback positions. However, these were capably filled, and the Beavers had a well balanced outfit. Captain Swank and Cunningham were selected on the All Confer- ence team, while Geiger, Rempel, Fretz, and Williams received positions on the second team. The Beavers have fine prospects for a good season next year as only four men from the squad will be lost through graduation. However, it will be hard to find men to fill the positions vacated by Captain Swank, Rempel, Burkhart, and Miller. But if their positions can be filled with men who will try to do as much as their predecessors, we shall have to be satisfied. Page One hunched five .M , ,,,,. SW 'e PMA. JA fa l I OHIO NORTHERN 13---BLUFFTON 13 1, 1 - ' ' . N a practice game played on Ile , .' ' A 5 P ' I Ohio Northern's field the ' A ' ' ' W Beavers outplayed the Polar Bears for three quarters of the gamef and were able to tie the highly touted Ada team. 'The first quarter having been start- ed with the second string men, the game resulted in an even break during the first part of the game. At the beginning of the sec- ond quarter the varsity was put into the line-up and proceeded to make two touchdowns, the first on, a beautiful 65 yard run 'by Williams, the second on a recovered fumble and a 20 yard sprint by Geiger. Cunningham circled end for the extra point. CAPITOL 0---BLUFFTON 25 HE Beavers were still on the rampage, and when another Ohio Conference school came to Bluffton, they went back to Columbus with a stinging 25-0 defeat. As in the practice game with Northern, the Beavers started the fireworks in the second quarter. Williams again proved his ability as an open field runner when he stepped off two touchdowns. The first touchdown was made on a triple pass, which sent Bill across the fifteen yard line. The second was a spectacular '70 yard run ,in which almost perfect interference was given to Bill. In the third quarter, Mohr began hitting the line with devastating effect on the Capitol line. On three plays Roy scored from the 41 yard line, running 18 yards for a touchdown. In the final quarter Judson circled end on a cut back play for a touchdown. An oifside penalty gave us the extra point. Williams, Geiger, Fretz, and Mohr were the outstanding players. Q O fs ,. - QQ ,f .. A Page One hundred six l , NW gi PN Jx Avid Q.. Kenneth Fretz Pleasant Valley, Pa. Guard-Tackle Weight 190 Alternating from guard on offense to tackle on defense, Fretz proved of real value to the line. He delighted in break- ing through and swashing an opponent before he got started. Fretz was right there when it came to opening holes, too. He will be back next year, and great things are expected of him. Charles Burkhart Pandora, Ohio. Center-Guard Weight 172 Charlie was shifted from the backfield to the line, and he proceeded to make good at his position. Charlie was tough and rugged, and took bumps without a whimper. He was a clean player physi- cally and mentally, and we will surely miss him next year. V William Williams Gomer, Ohio. Quarter-Halfback Weight 158 What can't that little Welshman do in athletics? This is Bill's first year on the varsity although he missed his letter last year by only a slight margin. Bill's plunging won him much respect from his opponents and teammates, for he never said, enough His signal barking, coupled with shiftiness in ball carrying, was admirable. Dick Rempel Reedley, Calif. Tackle Weight 203 The Hercules of the line was this biig blonde from California. Both on oifense and defense he was always on the job. We shall never forget the last game against Defiance as he was almost im- passable. Dick was a hard, clean scrap- per and will be greatly missed next fall. 'fx I. 1 f M ,Q O l Page One hundred seven SW .2 'ix A A Q44 Q.. BOWLING GREEN 6-BLUF F TON 0 ' HE Beavers' Homecoming - L , ' I Day was slightly marred when they lost a hard- fought struggle to the Bow- ling Green team. Unable to play the game they played against Capitol, the Beavers fought an uphill battle and were conquered. The only score of the game came in the final minute of play in the first half. Bowling Green made a march down the field starting from their own 40 yard line and ending across the Bluff- ton goal line. The play which scored for B. G. was a well executed triple pass. 'The kick for point after touchdown was blocked. The Beavers had two chances to score, but were blocked both times by the fighting B. G. line. The punting of Leitman and the running of Penchefl' were the biggest thorns to the Beavers. However, several Beavers played an outstanding game and deserve honor- able mention for their valiant but futile efforts. Captain Swank and Fretz were the bright lights for the Beavers. FINDLAY 6-BLUFFTCN 25 FTER the smarting defeat of the previous week the Beavers went over to Findlay and completely spoiled the Findlay Homecoming Day with a 25-6 defeat. In the first quarter Findlay outplayed the Beavers, but from then on the Beavers made their way for four touchdowns and a point after touchdowns. The first score of the game was made in the second quarter on a pass from Cun- ningham to Geiger. The try for point failed. In the third quarter Findlay completed a long pass that was good for a touchdown, and the score was tied. However, the Beavers were not to she daunted, and a few minutes later Captain Swank was safely across the goal line, as a result of a pass from Cunningham. In the final quarter the Beavers made their remaining points on two touchdowns and a point after each. Cunningham returned a punt for 90 yards, and Geiger inter- cepting a pass, ran 30 yards for his second touchdown. Gallant's place kick added an- other point. The following were outstanding for the Beavers: Capt. Swank, Geiger, Williams, and Hassan. g 'fx s r A' fl 5' Page One hundred eight I SW is A4 i IN Al Ads 2. Roy Mohr Hudson, Ill. Fullback Weight 155 Here is another of our backfield men who did a lot of good work, which the spectator misses. As a blocker, tackler, and line plunger, Roy was right there. Capitol will never forget his vicious line plunging. 'Roy suffered an injured knee and missed the Defiance game. Ivan Geiger Bluffton ,0hio. End Weight 165 Ike played his second year of Varsity football this season and was rated as one of the hardest tackling ends in the con- ference although he was given only a second All Conference position. Ike will be with us again next year, and much is expected of him. Ted Cunningham Marion, Ohio. Quarter-Halfback Weight 165 Probably no back in the conference was feared more than Ted , a triple threat man who excelled in any depart- ment. His ability to bark signals, in addition to his punting, passing, and plunging, worried many teams. We say that he deserves an All Conference posi- tion. When Ted 's back of the line you can expect anything. Watch him go next year. Albert Bender Springs, Pa. Tackle-Guard Weight 180 Al , playing his second year of foot- ball, was one of our fighters, who gave all he had until the last. As a linesman he was capable in almost any task. Ding could 'usually bie depended upon to open a hole when a few precious yards were needed. Yes, he will be back next year. .,, N . ,, ... Page One hundred nme - NW 0 N I 0 - ' .I ' . A Vffie.9' :kent Q Ji GQJJX Q.. TOLEDO 9---BLU FF TON 33 FTER a lay-o-ff of three weeks the Beavers travel- ed to Toledo, where they not only succeeded in stopping the much heralded attack of Dunn and Kazmier, but steam rollered over Toledo for a most brilliant victory. After being outplayed in the first quarter, the Beavers put their scoring machine in high, and five min- utes later Capt. Swank was resting safely across the goal line as a result of a pass from Cunningham. The point was good. Near the end of the quarter Cunningham scored on a pass from Gallant. Gallant kicked the point. Starting the second half with the same velocity with which the first one left of, the Beavers soon had another touchdown. One pass from Cunningham to Swank was good for 45 yards, and another from Gallant to Cunningham resulted in our third touchdown. Gallant's kick was good. At the beginning of the fourth quarter Cunningham broke loose for 65 yards, and ran to the 5 yard line. Then a pass from Cunningham to'Swank resulted in another touchdown. About this time Toledo completed a long pass for their only touchdown. The last touchdown was made by Williams on a plunge through center.' The following men were bright lights for the Beavers: Capt. Swank, Bender, Rempel, and Gallant. DEFIANCE 20---BLUFFTON O HE Bluifton Beavers finished the season with a 20 to 0 set back at the hands of the Defiance Yellow Jackets. The score does not indicate the closeness of the game. Defiance started early in the game with their varied attack, and near the end of the quarter they succeeded in plunging the ball over for a touchdown. The second quarter was evenly matched, and neither team was able to gain an advantage. However, the Beavers advanced the ball to the Defiance 7 yard line, but lost it on downs. In the second half Defiance completed two passes that resulted in touchdowns, one in the third quarter and one in the last. It seemed as though the breaks were against the Beavers, but they fought until the last, taking their beating as real sports. Probably the efforts of our seniors were the most troublesome to Defiance. Capt. Swank, Rempel, and Burkhart were the stars for the Beavers. Page One hundred ten L sw o ' 0 I 0 u '- ' 7 H , .X ,A fi A A Dlkvrl A 4 si x Q.. Kenneth Gallant Bluffton, Ohio. Halfback Weight 180 You have often heard about the fellows who do the work and never get the credit. That was Kenny's job. As a blocking back and defensive fullback, he had a tough job, but he made good. He also was an able forward passer, and great things are expected from him next year. Eldon Stahly Danvers, Ill. Manager Bring out the water -then you would see Eldon trotting out to a fallen hero with his old faithful water bucket. Eldon was always on the jobl, and deserves a lot of credit. Manager for three years is his enviable record. We will surely miss his services next year. ofx Paul Hasson Gomer, Ohio, Center Weight 168 Starting slow at first and developing fast was the task that Hank per- formed. Although being somewhat handicapped by injuries, he was always in the mixup. Very few yards were gained through Hank by his opponents. So watch out for him next year, as he says he will show the boys how to play. Hugh Maurer Meadows, Ill. Center Weight 178 Only a Freshman, Hugh came out and showed his ability as a varsity center. Hugh was able to pass the ball well, and was a good defensive center. However, he was handicapped by injuries and un- able to play part of the time, but he will be back next year. an Q 9 r l' . I I Page One Hundred eleven Forrest Miller Sugar Creek, Ohio. Center-Guard Weight 178 This Senior came out and helped to make the season a success. Although Mose didn't get in many quarters, he was given a letter for service. He was a general utility lineman, and fought as only a Beaver can fight. His spirit will be greatly missed next year. John Beres Selwyn Judson Leipsic, Ohio. Halfback Weight 150 Another Freshman came into the lime- light as a good ball carrier. Jud was handicapped in size and was injured, but he made up for lost time by his speed. Running the ends and returning punts were his specialties. Next year should be 21 successful year for him. Mclieesport, Pa. Guard-Fullback Weight 160 This Freshman came from the realms of Pittsburgh and developed to be a real asset to the team. He was a hard tackler and a good pass receiver. John was a general utility man and played as well at guard as he did in the backfield. We are sorry he could not be with us the sec- ond semester. BASKETBALL SW i PX? AX JA fi 2... Top RKlW'?BRdE1'LSCl1G1', Coach Burcky, Swank Middle Row!Stultz fMgr.J, Judson, Schwartz. Gallant, Mohr Bottom Row-Hasson, Leaman, Williams, Durkee, Cunningham. O. N. U. ..... . W ittenberg. . . Capitol U.. . . Dayton U.. . Toledo U.. . . . Wilberforce. . . Defiance ...... Bowling Green BASKETBALL RESULTS . .... 24 B. C. ...... .. 32 B. C. ..,, . ....32 B.C...... 33 B.C... ....31 43 B. C. ....... . 32 B. C. ........ 35 B. C. ....... . Concordia .......... 32 B. C. ....... . Findlay .... 33 B. C. ....... . O. N. U. ..... .... 4 4 B. C, ...... . . Defiance ............ 32 B. C. ....... . Bowling Green ...... 25 B. C. ....... . Toledo U. ........... 33 B. C. ...... . . Findlay .... 37 Bl. O. ....... . ofx ru Page One hundred fourteen 'Q Y D Here Here Here There There Here Here Here Thfere There There There There There Here ,go n1 Sl . no ' h ,L , '.,' 0 In I ffbia A Q A QLQN Q. CAPTAIN WILLIAMS HREE years ago a husky, diminutive lad from Gomer enrolled as a freshman at Bluffton Col- lege. Not much was heard of this young fellow until basketball season, and then his name was all over the noithwestern part of the state. Bill's ability as a basketball player cannot be denied. His basket shoot- ing, floorwork, dribbling, and defensive ability have gained for him a position on the all-conference team for three years. This year Bill was the mainstay of the team. Always a scrapper, he was the inspiration of the team, and has been re-elected captain for next year. THE BASKETBALL SEASON LTI-IOUGI-I this season was one of the wo-rst in the history of basketball at Bluffton, there were many benefits derived. Four lettermen from last year's team and the team from the year previous were unable to accomplish what the other teams had done before. The men at all times fought as only Beaver teams can fight, and they were not beaten until the final whistle was blown. The climax of the season was their only win at the expense of Bowling Green. Although they played much better games than this one and were beaten, they managed to outlast B. G. The only veteran who managed to play as well or better than he played the year before was Captain Williams. His performance was always above normal and in spite of the fact that two guards were usually put on him, he managed to average ten points to the game. Durkee, Leaman, and Cunningham, the other veterans, were unable to display the skill that they had shown in other years, and consequently, the team fell below its standard. Probably the greatest factor in the many defeats of the Beavers was the fact that the tallest Beaver was only five feet eleven inches tall. This was a great disadvantage to them as their opponents were able to control the ball most of the time. However, with five lettermen and many valuable numeral men back for next year, prospects are much brighter for a successful season. We know the Beavers may be beaten, but they don't stay beaten. .nu J, M.. Page One hundred fifteen NV i fix JX JA ff: 3. TED CUNNINGHAM Forward-Guard Marion, Ohio Ted was another of our old dependables. Playing either forward or guard, he Worked well with the team. He was probably a better guard, for he has played that position three years. Ted was a hard worker, and fought till the last. Yes, he will be back next year. WARREN DURKEE Guard Beaverdam, Ohio This is Durkee's fourth year on the squad, and he surely is some back guard. His ability in breaking up plays cannot be described in such a short space, and he was always good for a basket or two. Durk graduates, and his place will be hard to fill next year. P SELWYN J UDSON Forward-Center Leipsic, Ohio Not being satisfied with a letter in football, Jud came out and showed his Worth in basketball. He Was a good shot, and his speed and iioor work made him a valuable man. This is his first year, so you can keep your eyes on this flash. ofx N 1 r is o L I D Page One hundred sixteen . NW i A Q. CLELAN D LEAMAN Forward Chicago, Illinois After a year's absence from the squad Red came back to B. C. and again proved his ability as a player. You could always count on Red for about three baskets a game. He worked well with the other fellows because he was always ready to pass. Being only a junior, he ought to have a great year ahead of him. PAUL HASSON Center Gomer, Ohio Hank was our old dependable at center. A hard worker and a good iloorman, he could always be counted on to do his stuff. He was always ready to pass off, and his defensive ability was abiove the average. Hank is only a sophomore, and ought to go well next year. ' ROLAND SWANK Forward Bluiton, Ohio This was Rol1y's fourth year on the squad, and because of this he was given a service letter. Rally only played in part of the games, but when he did play, he . usually secured himself a few points. He was a hard worker, and his spirit will be greatly missed. 0 f A9 A 1. Q 9 ls Page One hundred seventeen Alma Mater Pledge Song. Dtdlknftd Iv lVzn'.K Gltlsflllb HILUA Liars, '20, Tune: Bring the Wsgnn Home. 'P rw ri In 'R D , , I 4 4 ,I JE ' 'Q-', 5 iz 5 I 1. 'A song, old Bluff-ton, here to thee, A song our full hearts raise, A 2. To do our heat, to loy al be, To hon - or thy bright name, To 3. Then take onr love, our dn - ty pledged,Onrhesrts,onr loy - el - ty, Fi- . . h i en.,--'zsss:seg:i was - U , Q , G1 A '-a - ,ra Q-'Q e P ' S ' 4 fp :L-1 ., x' P ? ffm 5' 9 V Q Y, V S rr L, L, r i song of love and grat -i - tude, A song -to tell thy praise. For hear thy word uf truth iar out To oth -,er lives, snr sim. To ,del - i - ty as true -ee stare We oi - fer new to thee. For Pa-R IB- I ,D 1 A f ix 1 Jaffe e Herr ' cf -' n rl Y rw l is , gi-11. A-PWD 4 4 Q- eg E ' 5 4, 4 1 1 4 1 , 5, V 3 1: . hearts must sing when love ie there .And pride end. iaith are strong, So ' cher - ish friends, to seek the goud And ev - er true to bs, We lriends may come end friends may go, Bnt Bluli - ton, thou wilt bs Our ' Z 81:7-.I 3 3 3 P I I3 l fs , Q ., ,, f P I 41 r . . , , E QD: 5, gp f, 9 N51 HN ' , . . p . . . nulrzili 7 In 1 ill: ::::. ....::.2. ' , . - -,::f.:.:.- ..: ....5 - r ' Q if ' V . hear onr mn - sic while, we irnise Our trib - nte hymn, our Jong. pledge nur lives. nur hearts, our souls, Dear Col - lege, all to -thee. hops, our guide, onrgnnrd, our trust, Thro' lile's e - ter - ni 7 ty. A D ' -9- m i, , J A - : s f' Page One hundred eighteen 'S 5 . Q Q SW 5. Fx A A Xi Q. TRACK HE track team this year is doing its best to uphold the reputation made by other Beaver track teams, but has been greatly handicapped by the loss of some of last year's stars. Only three letter- men are back from last year, and these have been the nucleus for this year's team. Ivan Geiger has been winning many points in the pole vault, broad jump, and low hurd- les, while Mervin Hilty's specialties are the dashes, high hurdles, and relay. Willis Beidler, the third member, has been doing his best work in the longer runs. These men have been aided by the all- around performance of Judson, who special- CROSS COUNTRY TEAM izes in the dashes, broad jump, pole vault, and relay. The team is strong in the dashes, broad jump, and pole vault, but the long distance runners and weight men have had dificulty in reaching the standards set by other schools. The javelin throw has been greatly strengthened over last year. Gallant and Mohr have been the point gainers in this event. In the two meets that have been held, Bluifton placed second in the quadrangular, and lost to Bowling Green in a dual meet. However, neither of these count in the con- ference championship, and if the Beavers can cop first place at the conference meet, they will regain the conference title which they lost last year. The team has been working hard and deserves to win. The squad is composed almost entirely of underclassmen, and if they do not win this year, they can look for- ward to the future. Of the new men that are out and have not been mentioned, Krehbiel in the high jump, Diller in the middle distance, Neufeld in the mile run, Burkhart in the high jump, Thielman and Hilty in the distance runs, seem to be doing the best for their Alma Mater. .G A , ,Q ,,. Page One hundred twenty SW i Fx A A ffl 44, l l Bock Row4Coach Burcky, W. Geiger, H. Neufeld, Maurer, I. Geixzer, M. Hilty Middle RowiHasson, Diller. H. Hilty, Beidler, Friesen, Judson Front. Row-Gallant, Schunmchcr, Mohr, Thielman. D. Neufeld, Smucker. TRACK SCHEDULE April 27-Quadrangular meet at Bowling Green. Ohio Northern 72, Bluffton 36, Bowling' Green 35M, Heidelberg 26. May 4-Ohio Relays-Only one man entered. May 11-Bluffton at BOWllng'-G1'68Il. Bowling Green 72, Bluffton 58. May 25-Defiance and Toledo at Bluffton. June 2-Conference meet at Defiance. Cd N Q f .5 nl Page One hundred twenty-one Hail to Ye College. 'hmez Glorilicauen Much. HXLDA Lxrrl,'Z0 Gxonoz Roszxxmms. Arr. hy HELEN Buzz, '22. H. , - 2 L nw qu, I .1 5 H: FF There is aachoolthntha knownzo all, By the pur- ple and the whitgg We f2 ':2s i' P+ ' ef -E' Eff A l I 1 1. l ,in Q,,?S: Iggi-1: J: 1 1. afs. 3? fgff I-5 2 9535-va any that she is ull right, For her col-om we will all llghl. Oh, - I4. - rL , k. D I 'li El 5+ E' 3 if- ' E. 'L : up , -Ji , 5. fl - -2 --Q ,L iii' 5 -, - 1 'i ' , e - say, she is a no-ble school, Old Blu!!-ton proud and lairg Ol her . 1 . ' 0 . ' . QW? - E I E . 5 : E . -i : - -1 Q ' ug- I 5 I L .rn I T. l .iw l f. -11 ' D L --V 1-U L I - ' ' IZQESE -- 'A N 'I name and herlume and her spif-itgame,Youean hearmost an- y-wlxere.Then hail to 5 . I '5' A 3 f El? e 1:4 Cl . ' -1- : G, z ? 5 225 . - -- fx 1,,5,Jl 1 L. u'P 1'.- - -:L EL - - ' Q, 1' 1 5 ' LJ' g...x x.z thee, ........ we sing, ...,..., old schonll ........... We'lI nine to MQ- Mig ff Hfwgl ir. ,. u Page One hundred twenty-two BASEBALL il? N o si PVSVAX A ,-4 4.-:.. BASEBALL HE baseball aggregation has had a fairly successful season thus far. Aided by the return of seven letter- men, Coach Burcky has succeeded in put- ting on the field a fairly 'well balanced squad. The team has had good pitching, good fielding, but only mediocre hitting. Musser and Schwartz have done the twirl- ing. Musser has carried the brunt of the pitching duty, and Schwartz is the regular third baseman when not pitching. Captain Williams has played in every position on the infield, including the catch- ing job. Bill is good any place you put him, and he can always be relied upon. Red Leaman, a letterman from two years ago, has been holding down first base, while Swank has been playing at short and in the field. Burkhart has been holding JIM MUSSER, PITCHER down his old position in right field, and continues to hit with the same zip for which he is noted. Eddie Badertscher has been alternating at second base and left field, and has been going fine. Gallant blehind the bat, Morris Musser at second, Donovan Close in left, Ted Cunningham in center, and Leatherman in the outfield and first base have been the other mainstays. The team has broken even in its games thus far and promises to come out on the top end at the close of the schedule. In their first game Musser gave Ohio Northern but one hit, and the Beavers won 2-1. The next game was lost on a slippery field to Dayton 15-2. Bowling Green was the next conqueror of the Beavers to the tune of 8-2. Then the Beavers turned the tables on Toledo University 4-2. After this victory they went to a defeat at Defiance by an 11-1 score, and later won over Findlay 7-2. Not until the Findlay game did the team hit like it should, and the prospects Took well for the remainder of the season. .tx n B J P if 6. Page One hundred twenty-four SW PM ,ll JA AZ i Back Row-Hassan, Kirchofer, Fretz, Maurer, Funk, Landis, Durkee, Nalfziger, Coach Burcky Middle Row--Stahly lMgr.j, Burkhart, R. Close, Swank, Staulfer, D. Close, F. Musser, Cunnimrhzlm Front Row-Leamnn, Gallant, Schwartz, Williams, Badertscher, Leatherman, Berkey, M. Musser. BASEBALL RESULTS April O. N. U.. .. 1 There April Dayton U. .... 15 There May Bowling Green 8 Here Mayyi, Toledo U. ..... 2 Here May Defiance ...... 11 There May Findlay ....... 2 There May Bowling Green. . . 3 There May Findlay ....... 1 - Here May Defiance .... Here May . Toledo U.. . . There June O. N. U. .... Here o of-X - N Q V h I Page One hundred twenty-live si ' - 0 - ' be ,A 'lf 'ii'i f JA 3 TENNIS HE tennis team this year is probably one of the best balanced teams that the Beavers have produced in this rv sport for several years. With the exception ' of Captain Bender, the men are about of the same calibre, so that any of them can be depended upon. The team has been considerably hampered by poor weather, and have not been able to hit their stride. They 'lost their first two matches to Bowling Green and Defiance by a score of 3-2 and 4-1 respectively, but since then they have started on the upward grade. We hope that they will still be climbing at the end of the year. -They won their first match at Findlay by a 3-2 score, and then succeeded in tying Toledo St. John's, who have been undefeated this year. The score of this match was 3-3. Three lettermen have returned from pre- vious years. Ding Bender, who was a star on the team two years ago, was elected captain of this year's team. Ding has been one of the bright lights of the team, and has proven himself to be a good leader. Ralph Hilty and Francis Rickert are the re- maining lettermen. Hilty is usually a singles player, while Rickert works best in doubles. Both men are steady players, and can usually be depended on for one match. The two remaining members of the team are freshmen. Wesley Miller and Newt Cunningham are the newcomers. Both have been fairly reliable, and ought to be stars with a few years of conference competition. , Captain Bender has been playing in the number one position in singles, and Cun- ningham and Miller have been playing in number two and three positions. In the doubles, most of the men have been playing' together, and as yet a suitable combination has not been found. But with the wealth of good material on hand, Captain Bender ought soon to have some star combinations. 112.2 ' ' ' -5 ,Isl I-.rang ,Q-.j...a-.. AK.. 41. ,....4....L. DING BENDER, CAPTAIN 0 .6 I. Q r 'K n Page One hundred twenty-six V SW ,A PM JA ff: l. Back Row--Luginbill, Riekert, Hilty, Cunningham Front Row-Reusser, Bender, Miller. Smucker. TENNIS RESULTS May 1-B Bowling Green. . .3 Here May 7-B Deiiance ......... 4 There May 10-B. Findlay .......... 2 There May 11-B Toledo St. J ohn's.3 Here May 17-B Findlay .......... 3 Here May 18-B Bowling Green. . . There May 21-B Defiance .,...... Here In N 1 f .8 A. D Page One hundred twenty-seven si go . . . . 0 X , -A Al IA aux Q.. 1: .3 WOWl OSKY, WOW, WOW!- CHEER LEADERS UCH credit must be given to Walt Landes and his faithful helpers for the suc- cess of the athletic teams. Walt was cheermaster for the second year, and was able to arouse the enthusiasm of the crowd to the highest pitch. We will never forget his fine spirit and the pep meetings he conducted after chapel. His pep was never 1'un down, and no matter who was ahead, he was always doing his best to support the team. Walt graduates this year, and we will surely miss him next year. The second member of the triumvirate was Albert Bender. This is also his second year as Cheer Leader, and he is, indeed, a good one. In ordinary life Ding's pep is away above normal, so that you may imagine what it might be in the last minute with the Beavers leading by one point. He was a hard worker and loyal to the last. He is only a sophomore, and we will again be his guests at the games next year. The last member of the triumvirate was Wesley Miller. Although this was only his first year, his grace in leading the cheers and his enthusiasm were large factors in producing the amount of pep necessary to inspire the team. Wes is only a freshman this year, and with the aid of Ding Bender, ought to be able to raise the roof next year with noise. 5 'G f- 'Clif ' f- Page One hundred twenty-eight K SW i Fx JL .A ff: Q.. Top Row-Slusser, Geiger, Albrecht, Diller, Guth. Bottom Row-Kropf, E. Conrad, Holl, L. Conrad, Gratz, Baumgartner, Moser. GIRLS' VARSITY B ROM the small beginning of two years ago, this organization for the promotion of girls' athletics has grown to the fulfillment of a most worthy purpose. It provides organized recreation for girls in both indoor and outdoor sports. Supplementing the program of the Hiking Club and the Physical Training Depart- ment, it includes a variety of sports to develop the varied talents of its members. Par- ticipation in hiking, fifteen pointsg basketball, fifteen, baseball, fifteeng tennis, ten, and track, fifteeng these provide the means of earning the quota of fifty points. At least three of these must be engaged in to become a member of the organization. A maxi- gnurln total of ten points may be earned by reading and outlining selected reference oo 's. Inter-class games in basketball and baseball were arranged through this organiza- tion. This year Coach Burcky carried out a plan of definite coaching training in each sport. Such instruction makes it possible for each person who satisfactorily completes the course to receive a certificate of coaching ability. Under the student leadership of Mabel Geiger, with Miss Moon as Faculty Advisor and Mr. Burcky as Coach, both interest and membership in the Girls' Varsity B has made a substantial increase during this year. Following is the roll of members: Elvira Gratz Mary Baum gartner Martha Moser Helen Albrecht Laura Conrad Eunice Conrad Mabrel Geiger Ruth Holl Elnore Locher Anna Ruth Margaret Amstutz Lela Diller Kathryn Kropf Margaret Beidler Viola Guth Martha Badertscher Beatrice Slusser Lauvera Lehman Tina Warkentin Mary Hostetler Olive Locher Dorothy Quiring Lillian Steiner Lucile Krehbiel fl 'fN 1 ' Susanna Thompson Esther Basinger Mildred Kuhlman Edna Ramseyer Hildegarde Quiring Kathryn Lugibihl Althea Winkle Loretta Rigel Leona Amstutz Marguerite Lantz Grace Albrecht Vera Locher s-A. Page One hundred twenty nine NW ,i PM Ah JA A 24. ,A-W V HIKING CLUB ARLY last fall some twenty peppy girls began hiking with various aims in view, the most important of which was to become eligible for Hiking Club membership. Some of the girls were unable to achieve the major aim, but nevertheless, they profited from the open air and the exercise. The girls who did achieve this aim justly earned their rewards, for those who know of the Hiking Club membership requirements marvel that so many girls completed them. The requirements and regulations were as follows: 1. Each girl was to hike fifty miles a month for eight months. This amount was lessened somewhat for the monthsicontaining holidays. 2. No hikes were to be less than two or more than four miles long. 3. All hikes were to be taken between sunrise and sunset. 4. No hikes could be taken on Sundays nor during college vacations. In spite of these requirements and regulations, the following girls are eligible to become members of the Hiking Club: Grace Albrecht Gwendolyn Basinger Eunice Conrad Mary Hostetler Kathryn Kropf Beaulah Moser Laura Rosenberger of-X fl Page One hundred thirty Leona Amstutz Esther Basinger Doris Diller Lucile Krehbiel Ve1'a Locher Loretta Rigel Lillian Steiner Althea Winkle ref Jennie Beery Laura Conrad Viola Guth Mildred Kuhlman Lauvera Lehman Edna Ramseyer Tina Warkentin r M 11' V to ., -, 'i sf I 'A ffbee jx Q JA 2-.4 i-.-. in S V 'x f,. L I an Page One hundred th1'tV ACTIVITIES NW PM ,Ah 11 at 1 Page One hund d thirty-thr 6 'AW ...E Fx A. A Q... BLUF F TON DAY 1928 May Queen - Maid of Honor - May Day Chairman Trumpeter - - Crown Bearer - Train Bearers Children Attendants Laura Schultz Margaret Berkey Norman Beidler Roger Howe Attendants Lavahn Potee Evelyn Niswander Orpha Troyer Irene Ramseyer Margaret Kimmel Kathleen Lugibihl Sophomore Girls' Drill Anna Ruth Margaret Beidler Florence Beidler Madeline Bogart Elizabeth Baumgartner Margaret Amstutz Treva Stepleton Dorothy Benroth Martha Badertscher June Nonnamaker Elizabeth Williamson Glenna Beeshy on Q ll Page One hundred thirty-four Martha Gerber - Zoa Manges Merl Gerber - - Clair Leiber - ' - Helene Quiring Betty Holtkamp, Herbert Klassen Arch Bearers Margaret Kohli Dorothy Sprunger Helen Iutzi Hazel Fett Hope Huber Beaulah Moser Cleora Yoakam Lillian Moser May Pole Dancers Beaulah Albrecht Helen Albrecht Neva Bigler Kathryn Fenton Grace Gingery Viola Guth Louise Heighway Vera Hixon Margaret Kohli Ruth H011 Olive Locher Martha Moser Anita Roth Beatrice Slusser Lila Wiebe 9' ,go Al SW be . A A, Q' an . A ue Z JA .ee fk 2 .xi . A xl . ,. v - .- A, X, . 1 - fir. ' ,walk E fi K .CN ll x J V if 6. Page One hundred thirty-Eve SW hi PWSYJX J.PfJf. gg. gmt. gffnxxesi ,ilfmuzser qfiapular gifsm . lfx 'I Q J f ts n Page One hundred thirty-six L j SW i final AJ'-1 Q, 311355 gflialwl Ofseigex gillfag Queen YNI' W ,r hf1' I I Page One hundred thirty-seven SW , A Fx AX JA X4 .-L+.. ALUMNI To bear thy word of truth farout To other lives-our aim . LEDGED to this purpose Bluifton College Alumni go forth to Work in their chosen fields, be they near their Alma Mater or far removed. Many of them feel what one has so well expressed-that Bluffton is more than a memory- it is a some- thing to live up to, something to believe in . And because Bluffton College Alumni have believed in their Alma Mater they have given liberally to help her meet her needs, and aid her in her bigger tasks. Recent classes have endowed the Hirschler Chair of Mathe- matics and have given 310,000 toward the 5,950,000 for the Byers Chair of Philosophy. N 0 doubt Alumni owe much of their vision to the lives of those men and Wvomen who, as faculty members or in other capacities, have so loyally given their all to the develop- ment of the school. Present students of BluHton draw inspiration from such folk as well as from the Alumni. Bound by the common bond of loyalty to their Alma Mater, students and alumni shall go on aiding the beacon light of Bluffton College to shine still brighter. ' CX Q Q r 19 ' fl I lv Page One hundred thirty-eight - SW n X I 0 . V . E. ,i 'gl' V JA Q. CALEN AR SEPTEMBER gg E search the world for the truth. We cull The good, the true, the beautiful, From graven stone and written scroll, And all old fiower-fields of the soul . Tuesday 11-And in the beginning there were many strange living things. They came to Blulfton from the East, from Pennsylvania, from the West as far as California, and from the North, from Canada. Wednesday 12-Dean Byers announced today in chapel that the girls will have tea at 4:10 while the men have football practice . Thursday 13-Classes have now begun, no matter whether the Freshmen got to their classes or not. Experience is a dear school , for the Frosh found that cuts are given the first day. Friday 14-Everybody made elaborate preparations to attend the Big Mixer . Stu- dents seemed to think it was a success, since the ice cream and cake were served more quickly than in previous years. Saturday 15-Much green appeared on the heads of the Frosh boys and the arms of the Frosh girls. The Senate thought it best to give them some insignia so they might be distinguished from sophomores, faculty and other popular campus folk. Sunday 16-There was a large representation of students to attend Rally Day services at the church. Monday 17--The Y. M. had its annual stag on the baseball diamond. A bonfire, plenty of hot dogs, rolls and coffee always appeal to Y. M. men. Wednesday 19- Ezra and Ding brought good cider from the country to Ropp Hallites. Thursday 20-The Freshmen got their first Freshman lecture. That certainly made the Sophomores feel well. The rain poured all day 3 so the annual Y. W. hike to the college farm was changedg they merely went to the gym. Saturday 22-A large crowd of Bluiftonites followed the football squad to O. N. U. to see a practice game. Big Ezra made his debut. Sunday 23-Dr. Smith's alibi for a lengthy vesper address was that his watch stoppedg so he told us more about Mexico than if his watch had been faithful. Monday 24-Irma Sutter, a would-be Frosh, returned to her home in Illinois. Blue Mon- day was perhaps cheerful when she was on her way to her destination. Tuesday 25--The upperclassmen ordered all Frosh fellows to bring their own paddles for the initiation held at the gym and Lincoln Hall. Wednesday 26-Six big speeches were made in chapel. Four very interesting programs have been arranged in literary, and Y. W. and Y. M. will have their first meetings tonight . Thursday 27-The anticipated and foretold Y. W. and Y. M. meetings were held at Ropp Hall and Lincoln Hall, respectively. Saturday 28-The football fellows went to O. N. U. to see Bowling Green play. Sunday 30-Sunday all day. .CX ll E 9 f 5' fs. Page One hundred thirty n1ne ii? 5 0 gi JN lx JA fi lg g g light! A light! A light! A light! It grew, a starlit flag, unfurled! K5 It grew to be Tirne's burst of dawn. ff, He gained a world, and gave that world ' ff Its grandest lesson, 'On and on' . me Tuesday 2-The Seniors sneaked at 3:15 P. M., leaving for Beaverdam, Du1'k68,S town. The Juniors found it out at 5:00 o'clock. Wednesday 3+1The Seniors went to Mammoth Cave, it was learned. They did not return. Thursday 4-Coach Burclcy made extensive plans and preparations for Homecoming on Saturday. At 6:30 P. M. the students had a snake dance. At 7:30 P. M. the Seniors returned from their Sneak. At 10:00 P. M. the Freshman girls were initiated. Friday 5-Capitol University loses to Bluifton 25-0. Some Junior girls had a dunk party at the College farm. They had sweet rolls because they held more coifee than the rest . At 8:00 most of the college folk had a big bon fire on the west side of Lincoln Hall. Sunday 7-Prof. Hirschler gave the Vesper address. If Florence and Peg would go to Vespers the next time, they wouldn't have to fix flivver tires at that time. Tuesday 9-Dean Byers announced that the College picture would be taken-rthat is, if the Seniors would be present this time. Wednesday 10-The chief interest in Literary was to hear the debate, Hoover vs. Smith. ' Paul Stauffer, Lila Wiebe vs. Ezra Diller and Olive Locher. Friday 12-Lincoln Hall has decorated very elaborately. By all appearances they have probably purchased all the purple and white in town. Saturday 13-A Band! A Parade! Hail! Hail! the g-ang's all here! We'll win, by golly we'll win!-But we lost at our Homecoming game. Bowling Green 6, Bluffton 0. Sunday 14-Both Ropp and Lincoln have numerous homecoming visitors to entertain. Monday 15-Science Club organized this evening. Francis Rickert will be President for this year. Vtfednesday 17-Some Ropp Hall and Lincoln Hall inmates went nutting at 4 o'clock in the morning. Thursday 18-The Y. W. tried to make money by selling sandwiches to Lincoln fellows. Saturday 20-The Beavers went to Findlay, bringing Bluffton a victory, 25-7. Sunday 21-Judge Klinger gave the Vesper address. Tuesday 23-A negro quartet from the Piney Wood School, Mississippi, entertained the student body with negro spirituals at chapel. Wednesday 24-fThere was open Literary, afterward there was a rush for new members. Thursday 25--iThe' Cossacks gave a concert at the High School auditorium. Previous to this, the Chemical Society met in the College Chapel. Dr. Fernelius lectured on Synthetic Ammonia . Sunday 28- Keep the Holy Day as you keep your friendships and your faith . Monday 29-Mr. Beidler and his Geology class made a trip to the Ohio Caverns. Wednesday 31-The majority of the occupants of the dormitories went up to Main Street 1-Iallowe'en antics, which proved to be very interesting. I6 I. S 9 r 'S fgo Page One hundred forty l SW .ee ,MAX IAA Q.. 1 ' o 'mmm 1 I 1' M POnehuld1t QW 0 . 1 0 .- ' ' ' ...e 9' A . ' Gibb Q- NOVEMBER brother, list a cry, a long world-cry Sounding from sky to sky- The cry of one great word, Peace, peace, the world-will clamoring to be heard A cry to break the ancient battle ban, To end it in the sacred name of man . 1,12 Thursday 1-The events of this day are kept secret. Friday 2-It rained, in fact, it rained so hard that even though Coach Burcky and the fellows went to Wittenberg, they didn't get to play. Saturday 8-The Coach, the team, and several students witnessed the Ohio State- Princeton game. Sunday 4-John Cable lectured on the Electoral College at Vespers. Monday 5-The girls rushed the show. Another Bluffton College tradition was upheld by that act. Tuesday 6-National Election. Wednesday 7-Stan and Ann talk together in the morning. Stan and Ann sit together at noonin the dining hall. Stan and Ann walk together in the evening. Thursday 8-Ditto. Saturday 10-Open House at Ropp Hall. Where's the broom? Who's got the mop? I never knew a person's room could get so dirty. Sunday 11-The first meeting of Prayer Week was held at the College Chapel at 7:45 A. M. Monday 12-Maurice Hindus ,a Russian, lectured on Asia Afiame . Wednesday 14-fThe Philo-Adelphians initiated their new members at Lincoln Hall lobby. Friday 16-Prayer meetings that were held during Chapel time were well attended by both men and women at their respective abodes. Saturday 17-The College had a Hobo Party at the gym. There was no need to worry as to what to wear, for the older and uglier the duds , the more fun. Sunday 18-Sherwood Eddy arrived to deliver the evening address at the First Men- nonite church. Monday 19-Sherwood Eddy spoke at chapel. A large number of people from the com- munity attended. 'The first Science Club program was given in the even- ing. Many remarked that the efforts put forth to have such programs are well worth while. Tuesday 20-The same thing happened as every Tuesday evening previous-Choral practice. Wednesday 21- Oscar was discovered and brought to the dining hall. Saturday 24-We lost the football game with Defiance. Tuesday 27-Some one with a rolling pin was seen walking out of Science Hall quite briskly. Fortunately, to avoid suspicion, the individual was identified as Miss Stuckey. Thursday 29-Today is Thanksgiving. It is easy enough to be temperate in eating when all the good things are not set before one, but on Thanksgiving stu- dents enjoy their food. S 1' ' Page One hundred forty-two QT? ,fwxvtgl 1 GSX 3. ' Q Y KT' I 's si ' c. - 4, - ' is L ii Lia EPXNVJX JA X11 2 DECEMBER J 'XX 66 HRISTMAS where children are hopeful and gay, Christmas where old men are patient and gray, Christmas where peace, like a dove in his flight, 'Y Broods o'er brave men in the thick of the fight, Everywhere, everywhere, Christmas tonight! Saturday 1-The Y. W. girls were kids again. They spent the afternoon in dressing dolls to be given to an orphanage. Sunday 2- Ernest Jotter, Professor of the Department of Forestry and Conservation at Ann Arbor, gave the Vcsper address. Tuesday 11--The calendar took a rest to-day. Wednesday b-Open Literary at Chapel was not so well attended as previously, how- ever, ia very good program was given. Friday 7-'The Junior play entiled Pygmalion and Galatea was given to an atten- tive audience. Saturday 8-The play was given again. Sunday 9-The Girls' Glee Club went to Lima for a concert in the evening. Monday 10-Science Club again holds its monthly meeting. Tuesday 11-The Choral Society holds last rehearsal preceding rendition of The Messiah . Thursday 13-The debating selason is in full swing. Affirmative at home wins from Heidelbergg negative also wins at Otterbein. Friday i4-Basketball game with O. N. U. is 21-24 in their favor. The band, plus Luginbill's cane and derby, provided entertainment for the crowd. Saturday 15-Part of Ropp Hall deems it necessary to go to Lima to do Christmas shopping for Papa, Mama, Sister, Brother, room-mate, boy friend, and what have you? Sunday 16- Dad Lehman was guest director for The Messiah . The gym was crowded both afternoon and evening. Monday 17-The men left on their Glee Club tour after some debate concerning mem- bers convalescing from the fiu . Jalcie Thielman was unable to go with the Club. Tuesday 18-Bluffton loses basketball game to Wittenberg. Thanks to the ilu epidemic, a chapel announcement decrees that vacation begins today at 4:00 o'clock. Wednesday 19-Sunday 23-During this time students as well as faculty were enjoying their vacation season. Monday 24-Dr. and Mrs. Mosiman gave a Christmlas party to all students who were unable to go home for vacation. Jakie Thielman had to leave early to get a good night's sleep before joining the Glee Club in Illinois. Tuesday 25-The calendar, through magical investigations, discovers much merry- making, beautiful gifts, and meeting of friends, which helped to make the day an enjoyable one. The calendar also extends its sympathy to those who had the Hu on this Christmas day. 06 s V p 190 ll Page One hundred forty-four NW .S :abil JA AZ 43... ' ' - ' V :GMT T? f ' U A NI ' Q Q -f '1Q'll.e 1 X sf X 1 I ' ' '-Q4 inf?-zi . F1 -A P' , ...1,,, ,gs . . f-3-- '- , 1 4 . J V-' W ,.,,m3.::d J Y N 3 :ri ' L ' ' A ' dv L4 ,4 : ug-'M Q1 i. 4a:.w , vvfqzqc-1f cf3ff-211 Hbwf UH faeafanv shag . , Mi f f-wed, He-14' An-wrfffsf HE-'Sf' y The i3'f 'lP'f9 'f At ' f-Day' 4'1'-'. O rx Q f A ' II I I H Page One hundred forty-five SWV Q 11 n. N lx JA ft lag. ! X f JANUARY QQ N35 9.1 gg Flower unblowng a book unread: . . 17 Ie' ,Rx ,ll A Tree with fruit unharvested: Q. Q' .F 2' .' ' 3, ' A Path untrodg A House whose rooms I ,-N J ,' f ' ' fig. Lack yet the heart's divine perfumes. --'f ' l .ff', This is the year that for you waits E Beyond Tomorrow's mystic gates. Tuesday 1-Students at home are planning to come back to school again. Thursday 3-Classes meet for the first day this year. Friday 4-Basketball game with Capitol. Score 20-32 in their favor. Sunday 6-Girls' Glee Club gives concert at the Mennonite church. Monday 7-Ralph Leopold gives piano recital as a lecture course number at the High School. Wednesday 9-Men's Glee Club returns from the trip. They give a concert at the high school auditorium in the evening. Thursday 10-Lela and Margie decide to go to Lima to see Abie's Irish Rose . Being especially fond of UCHOW MIEN , they visited the Nanking . Saturday 12-A large crowd attended the game with the colored athletes from Wilberforce. Sunday 13-Vesper choir sings in College Chapel in its last program under the direction of Miss Krehbiel. Tuesday 15-The campus is adorned with a beautiful, and apparently permanent, covering of snow. Thursday 17-First dvay of the siege. Examinations begin. Friday 18-We forget about examinations long enough to witness the Bluffton-Defiance basketball game. Saturday 19-Miss Moon asks questions regarding mental condition of players. Ted seems ready to give plenty of information concerning both players and referee. Sunday 20-Wilhelmina Bixel, assisted by John Hartzler, Jr., gives a piano recital to an unusually large chapel audience. Monday 21-More exams! more misery! Students are in misery las to what to Writeg professors are in misery as to translate what they do write. Tuesday 22-The strife is o'er. Lincoln Hall celebrates by rushing the show. Wednesday 23-Each student goes through the regular routine of registering. Pennsylvania girls have scnapple feed at Prof. Beidler's. One Ohioan is duly initiated to a well-known Quakertown delicacy. Thursday 24-School again. All aboard for another semester. Girl's Glee Club gives Alice in Wonderland . Friday 25-Another defeat in basketball, this time from Bowling Green. Saturday 26--Girls' Glee Club gives party for Miss Krehbiel in Lima. One of the flivvers demands assistance on Main Street. Sunday 27-Bible Lectures begin today. Dr. Sweets from Louisville, Ky., gives the addresses. Wednesday 30-Christian Workers' conference begins. C .rx ll Q J ' D' f, Page One hundred forty-six ' al ' .A JB. Q JA Q... ii- , A 'G f- ' W NWLGJFW' 1 I Page One hu d d fo ty e O VII NW ,E PVSQ1 JK A A1 Q. gg E need him now-his rugged faith that held Fast to the rock of Truth through all the days Of toil and strife, the sleepless nightsg upheld By very God was he-that God who stays All hero-souls who will but trust him, And trusting, labor as if God were notf, Friday 1-Bible lectures end. Saturday 2-Findlay College takes close game from Bluffton, 32-29. Eldon Stahly loses fa bet. For particulars see Althea Winkle. Sunday 3-Stan Weldy and Horace Scheetz spend 11 hours at Ropp Hall, claiming endurance record. They are willing to meet all challengers. Monday 4-Marguerite Lantz receives a letter. What! no answer? Too bad, Galeng try again. Tuesday 5-Ohio Northern hands us 44-25 defeat. Wednesday 6-Dr. Hartzler delivers illustrated lecture on Egypt and the Holy Land . Thursday 7-Y. W. entertained by negro group from Lima Swastika Club. Friday 8-Prof. Klassen delivers interesting lecture on Mennonite ideals in chapel. Saturday 9-Freshman partyg plenty of snowball fighting and setting-up exercises. Monday 11-Bluffton bows to Defiance 32-17. All men practicing up for the ping-pong tournament. Tuesday 12-Five Hundred Club hurt by the absence of its most prominent member, Ezra Diller. Wednesday 13-First inter-society contest. Philo-Adelphians hard pressed, but win every number. Thursday 14-Valentines arrive at both dormitories. We didn't know John Keller was that kind of a man. Friday 15-Bluffton wins first game of the season in a 26-25 victory over Bowling Green. Saturday 16-The 'annual Faculty Reception held at Ropp Hall. Walton Landes proves handy with the spoon, while Laverne Geiger wins the sewing contest. Step up, girls. Sunday 17-Men's Glee Club sings to a large and enthusiastic audience at the Lima South Side Church of Christ. Monday 18-Ping-pong tournament is on. Big upset in first round as Laverne Geiger beats Ted Cunningham. Wednesday 20-We hear about co-education from Delvin Kirchofer. We hope his authority comes from actual experience. Friday 22- Bob Close wins the singles championship in ping-pong. Ted and Bummy win in the doubles. Sunday 24-Interesting and instructive Vesper address is given by Mr. Aaron, a native secretary of the India Y. M. C. A. Tuesday 26-Ohio Northern band is received by a large and appreciative audience. Wednesday 27-Carl Weaver decides to brave the hazards of dormitory life. Thursday 28-Bluffton ends the basketball season by losing to Findlay 37-24. in I' 1 . J f vs AO Page One hundred forty-eight aw .5 :MAX IAA 45. 0 fN 7 h f, 0 ll SW , ,T 'J ,JN Ji JA f-Q 2, 'K MARCH g g ASTER day breaks! - Mercy every way is infinite- , Earth breaks upg time drops awayg ,NHL In flows heaven with its new day ua u I l' Of endless life- ? What is left for us but growth Of soul to rise up. Friday 1-Men's Glee Club ties for fourth place in state contest. Y. W. and Y. M. organizations select capable leaders for the coming year in Treva Steple- ton and Walter Krehbiel. Saturday 2-Kathryn Kropf, Elizabeth Habegger, and Lila Wielie attempt hazardous trip to Indiana in Berkey's Ford. Monday 4-Faculty Club is entertained in Lincoln Hall lobby by Miss Moon and Miss Amstutz. Second and third floor lobbies are opened by their proprietors, Ding Bender and Anthony Deckert. Tuesday 5-Deckert is back again to sound taps at 12:01 A. M. Wednesday 6?MRny students attend excellent play, Cappy Ricks , given by H. S. acu y. , Thursday 7-Roller skating mania seizes students. ' Saturday 9- Prexy Mosiman and Eldon Stahly spend evening at Ropp Hall. All indications point to an early spring. Most of the students at Findlay to see Bluffton H. S. win the regional basketball tournament in Class B-. Sunday 10-Rev. Beisheim delivers Vcsper address. Galen Miller turns Romeo. Monday 11-B. C. athletes respond to call of spring sports. Coach Burcky well pleased with turn-out. Tuesday 12-Miss Stucky gives original chapel talk on The Twenty-five Points of Character . Wednesday 13-The College Orchestra journeys to Ada to give an interesting program. Thursday 14-All candidates for spring sports start on a five-mile crosscountry hike. Friday 15-Girls' Glee Club in state musical contest at Cincinnati. Sociology class Y visits State- Reformatory for Women at Marysville. Saturday 16-Dorothy Quiring, sophomore orator, awarded second place in state con- test. Science Club entertained at the home of Glenna Beeshy. Bluffton H. S. is runner-up at state tournament. Monday 18-Varsity B elects Bill Williams to lead baseball squad, and Ding Bender the tennis team. Tuesday 19-Plenty of music at the Star Theatre as patrons are entertained with the Cunningham victrola. Wednesday 20-Alethefan-Athenians cop all numbers in Literary contest. Thursday 21--State inspectors pay us a visit. Y. W. holds installation service for new cabinet. Friday 22-Prof. Lantz reports that his car is missing. Saturday 23-Y. M. Stag in Lincoln Hall lobby. Ted Cunningham wins ping-pong championship. Newt and Berkey win the doubles crown. New and old Y. W. cabinets hold setting-up conferences in Seminary cottage. Sunday 24-Vesper choir presents a Palm Sunday musical program. Tuesday 26-Harry Farbman, violinist, presents fine lecture course program. Wednesday 27-Every-one preparing to enjoy Easter vacation. Wayne County re- ceives its share of vacationists. ' CX 1 r A' ll lv Page One hundred fifty Sl? i bb AL JA A 2 2 .am I f SEGA. Page One h d d fift NW ,,-if QX lx JA fl Qt.. I I I If -f f , APRIL I I ! 1 1 1 . 1 I g g T 1sn't raining rain to me I I It's raining daffodilsg Y ff In every dimpling drop I see 4, Wild flowers on the hills. 1 1, I A cloud of gray engulfs the day I And overwhelms the towng It isn't raining rain to me, Nxllx,-f-f' lt's raining roses down . fv.,,,' 2 ' Wednesday 3-Easter vacatio-n is over. The Fraternity organized by Deckert, Stahly, and Rickert over vacation, is disbanded . Thursday 4-Varsity B conducts chapel program. Saturday 6-Lincoln Hall at last opens its portals. Elmer I-lostetler and Ralph I-Iilty have the coziest room. Abe Wiens distinguishes himself as a radio sales- man. Sunday 7-Ezra Diller and Carl Weaver debate against O. N. U. at the Lima Open Forum. Dr. J. 'L. Clifton of Columbus delivers Vesper address. Monday 8-Robert Parker Miles presents a unique lecture, Tallow Dips , completing the Music-Lecture course for 1929. Wednesday 10-Forrest Musser wins the Peace oratorical contest, and Carl Weaver the Constitutional contest. Thursday 11-Mabel Geiger is chosen May Queen for the coming May Day exercises. Elizabeth Baumgartner is selected Maid of Honor. Don Close will act as May Day chairman. Friday 12-Practically the entire Y. M. Cabinet leaves for Delaware to attend the state conference. Monday 15-Inter-class track meet continues. Sophomores easily cop the meet. Jim MUSSBI' holds O. N. U. to one hit as Bluffton Wins 2-1. Thursday 18-Sophomores conduct chapel program. Alvordan Althaus speaks on F'elloWship . Saturday 20-Our Beavers travel to Dayton and receive a 15-2 defeat at the hands of the string Dayton U. nine, in a slushy game . Monday 22-Stanley Weldy and Anne Krehbiel announce their Wedding of yesterday, which took place in Indiana. Kenneth Fretz shares in the celebration by passing out cigars. wednesday 24-Frederic Krull gives realistic interpretation of the poems of James Whitcomb Riley in chapel service. Friday 26-Forrest Musser represents Bluffton in the district Peace oration contest held at Capitol University. Saturday 27-Beaver track team takes second place in a quadi-angular meet with O. N. U., Bowling Green, and Heidelberg. Y. W. Cabinet girls attend conference at Wooster. Sunday 28-The Choral society presents Hadyn's Creation , at the Mennonite church. Monday 29-Ropp Hall gives shower for Mrs. Stanley Weldy. Tuesday 30-Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. Cabinets hold business meeting on the campus. ofx I' 1 r is ,qc Page One hundred fifty-two V 1 SW i ff: Q.. .,-fy - X 5. I ,I w ' fx -X' . ,je XA ' 1 - ' 5-.f , . QM - 1 T355 fl: V Hi' gnf' 212 . iff . .f'f., , ,.-r' ,an 'GN N NS 3, .f ., .Zu dvr Q9 ff x - I x X . . 1 I L ly K -1 ,yn I! X-.S 'WX X 5 . v. I 1 N gy'-n 2. : W I . .nfl 5, ' 'if 5 .f ff , M , .4,,,, 4 fl' 4-4 , . v..,, ,, f 2: 4 2, van- - T x:..l'x-1 , .7 i ' ' 1'-L-'L , ' 54,5 qv- X J A, ,.f .,V.,,d,9 ,. , Y , . sl ,X V 5. . . w .. . 'MA if V.-A . . Q, . , , ,- I' ' 4 wi- - ' if , - 'lui A A 2 '1 K. e it , vi .eg N v V.-s ,fb w , W ,Z-N.. 3 5 u 'Vx X ' A A9 ,A , . ,, ' . '- .ll A ,X X I 5 ' f fu J ' 25,5 'rj , 1 Q, 1 Y 'i 3 2 Ju. , e...f '.H5'. QA Q ' --f - my f' xii 92 I .1 X 1 f AO ll is Page One hundred fifty-three SW ,i ,'F AX JA Xa: - 2. MAY gg F I were hanged on the highest hill, I know whose love would follow me still, If I were drowned in the deepest sea I know whose tears would come down to me, If I were damned by body and soul I know whose pray-ers would make me whole, Mother o' mine, Mother o' mine! Thursday 2-Y. M. holds booster meeting for the Lake Geneva conference. From pres- ent indications Bluffton will have a record representation. ' Friday 3-Sociology class takes a trip to Columbus where tours were made through the State Penitentiary and the State Hospital for the feeble-minded. Ralph Hilty gives first graduating recital with the violin in the history of the college. Saturday 4--B. C. wins from Toledo in baseball 4-2. The Geology class leaves for a week end trip to Niagara Falls. - Tuesday 7-Delvin Kirchofer sprains his ankle in a bitterly contested Kitten Ball game. Defiance wins over Bluiton 11-1 in baseball, while our tennis team loses 4-1. Y. W. holds annual May Day festivities. Wednesday 8-Final literary contest is held, featuring a debate between Athenians and Adelphians. Philo-Adelphians win the cup for this year. Saturday 11- Ted Cunningham on crutches due to injury in the Findlay game. Tennis team breaks even with strong 'Toledo St. J ohn's team, 3-3. Track team loses close meet to Bowling Green. . Sunday 12-Mother's Day observed by College students. Mens' Glee Club gives concert at the Mennonite church. Girls' Glee Club sings at the St. John's Reformed church. Monday 13-Wilhelmina Bixel gives fine organ graduating recital. Thursday 16-Rev. Davidian of Lima speaks at the Y. M. meeting. Pi Delta society has charge of the chapel program. Monday 20-Forest Miller, bass, gives graduating recital. Tuesday 21-Bluffton meets Defiance in attempt to beat the league leaders. Tl1ursday 23-Senior examinations begin. Friday 24-Beavers go to Toledo. Monday 27-Students begin their study for the approaching exams. Wednesday 29-Afore-mentioned exams begin. Friday 31-Irene Ramseyer gives vocal graduating recital. JUNE Saturday 1-Conference track meet at Defiance. A Sunday 2-President S. K. Mosiman delivers the baccalaureate sermon. Monday 3-Bluffton Day., Crowning of May Queen. Class Day exercises. Oratorical luncheon. P1 Delta banquet. Tuesday 4-Varsity B breakfast. Alumni banquet. Baseball game with O. N. U. Wednesday 5-Dr. Lloyd Douglas delivers the commencement address. Commence- ment luncheon. a P I' o CX S fi a Page One hundred fifty-four l QV? AJSVAX 1 GMX Q. CX 1 r A ' ll h WW 1 hund OUR NEW LIBRARY REAVI' enthusiasts are struck with something in nature or society with which they become expectant and longing, they are possessed with an idea, a hope, and cannot be at peace until they put it outside of them- selves in some distinct embodiment. It is such an inspiration that gives us the library-the one hundred thousand dollar gift for the college. Mr. and Mrs. C. H Musselman of Biglerville, Pennsylvania, have contributed a sum, half of which shall be spent for a library building, the other half for its endowment, the in- come of which shall be used in supplying books and period- icals. The edifice is to be a two-story brick structure, Colonial style, in keeping with the other buldings on the campus. Next year, then, there will be every advantage of library facilities with spacious reading and study rooms. Books, periodicals, and reference material of a greater range will be available, all of which will be conveniently arranged. Incapacity to see things With any greatness or im- provement, in an obscure and narrow view, is not char- acteristic of our educational leaders and such donors as these friends. Iage One hundred fifty-six x CHUCKLES O X SW i lk AX .11 X4 if 5 'HE WEEKLY PREVAHICATUR THE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH BLUFFTON, OHIO, JUNE 1, 1945 RAIJIUAL THREATENS PRESIDENIJY FAMOUS STRIKE LEADER CHOOSES TO RUN Parties in Furor over Announcement Democratic and Republican campaign headqularters were mobilizing forces to- day for a defiant last minute battle fol- lowing the announcement yesterday of his candidacy for president by John H. Keller, famous labor leader, bicycle en- thusiast, debater, and financier. Persistent rumors aHoat that leaders of the two old parties were contemplating a merger were not confirmed, although Albert Bender, Democratic campaign manager, announced that drastic measures must be taken if the brilliant young Ohio- an is to be thwarted in his drive for the presidency. Keller, despite his luxuriant gray beard and bald head, is still in his early thirties. He first broke into prominence three years ago with his spectacular manage- ment of the 65th semi-annual strike of the Amalgamated Garlic Growers Union of America, Greenland, Patagonia, and other pllaces too fragrant for mention. Previou- to that time he had been taking a course in professional love making from a cos respondence school. Following a successful attack on the proposed incorporation of the United Beetle Growers' Slaughter Enterprise, and the New York Central R, R., which would have resulted in the dischlarge of a crossing watchman in the Mojave Desert, Keller entered politics. Dissatisfied with existing parties, he formed a new group, The Protective Brotherhood of Laborers and Bicycle Riders. Hot dog sandwiches, a bicycle, and a one-day-work-week for everyone , were announced yesterdvay as the principal planks in KeIler's platform. My first act if elected , he said yester- day, will be the inauguration of a law compelling every family to give the name of Dorothy to one girl. Furthermore- f Continued next weekj WORLD RENOWNED BOTANIST DISCOVERS NEW SPECIES Former Student Honored with Annual Award of Botanical Society Paris, June 1, 1945 fSpecialJ-A small, wizened middle-aged man was today honored with the greatest prize that the Internlational Association of Botanists could bestow upon him, for what it claimed to have been the best work in that field for the past year. The honor came as a result of five years of research and hard work in the jungles of Southern Africa, done by Dr. R. A. Naflfziger, world renowned botanist, land a small group of helpers. The Doctor has been more or less known internation- ally in his field after he started upon a series of world tours for the purpose of gathering material for a botanical en- cyclopedia that he was to write. This, besides miany other books that he has written while holding professorships in different European universities, haye caused him to be probably the best known and most widely quoted authority in bo- tanical circles. Thus it was that during a short sojourn in Cape Town, Africa, he accidently found a strange flower, the like of which he did not know. And having the time and means, the botanist stopped his wander- ings and went to work to identify and classify the fiower, with the result that he brought to light an entirely new family of iiowers, in which there were eight distinct members. It seems that at first the botanist was at a loss for names with which to label his discoveries, but, according to his own story, he received a letter from one of his old classmates and as a result of memories recalled, he named his discov- eries after school-day friends and places. The family is named Rileybomuribyea and the individual members Vicgerbarium, Jonramserium, Wildurkatriplicifolia, ' fy 1 r ll P P' I Page One hundred fifty-seven SW Q l Q . F' j . ' 0 ' , A of-:262 -Q Ji 59.9 N Q, THE VVEEKLY PREVARICATOR Ardenudulatenceolatum, Krehbilteridom- onocotyledoneae, Byergeranialoxalidahan- lycelastilaceae, Bluifonumbellifervalerand- ipsacac, Esskaymosaminarbalsannnacs- taphyleavitaceae. Friends of the Doctor are greatly pleased with his good fortune and his Alma Mater is indeed proud to claim such a world figure as one of its progeny. LOCAL NEWS The Fire Department, after Fire Chief Galiantfs orders, did not answer the alarm Monday night as it was raining pretty hard. Only one house was burned, as there were not any others on that block. A great deal of excitement was caused at Bill William's General Store last night when Squire Hasson, one of our. most respected citizens was seen to miss the cuspidor. This is the first time such a thing has happened to Squire Hasson in many years, and he is heart-broken over the incident. When interviewed he made the statement that he must have been nervous because of the fact that it was already nine o'clock and he was dreading going home and facing his wife at such a late hour. We hope this explanation will satisfy the public. The city council composed of Messrs. T. W. Cunningham, G. Stultz, I. Geiger, C. Leaman, and W. Durkee, passed a number of important ordinances, one of which forbids the blowing of automobile horns after eight o'clock at night because it disturbs the sleep of Mayor Edwin Bader- tscher. The laws against playing poker were repealed, because the members of the council have had right good luck of late, and felt that it would be useless to keep laws on the statute books which were impossible of enforcement. Two people were hit by the Thursday train which arrived Friday morning. One of them was slightly bruised. Funeral services weregheld Thursday afternoon at 2 P. M. from the First Methodist Church with Rev. Donovan Close conducting the funeral services. Following which he was buried at Clymer Cemetery. THE WEEKLY PREVARICATOR Established 1929 Published weekly at Bluffton, Ohio Editors-Betty and Bummy Subscription price M cent per annum. Money returned if paper does not satisfy. EDITORIAL Place of Cheese in the Universe Ptolemy could not hold his own against Copernicus. Now Copernicus, too, must go. In his recent book The Place of Cheese in the Universe , Mr. Francis Rickert, eminent star-gazer of the Backyard Observatory, gives us a glimpse of a few of his celestial discoveries and theories which, having created an unprecedented furor in the scientific world, promise to revolutionize to the bottom our age-old astronomical conceptions. His reasoning is so clear, his proofs so simple, that is inexplicable why his ideas should not have received birth centuries ago. Read the following brief conspectus of his reasons why the Moon must be made of green cheese, and be impressed with the depth of thought of this genius: The Moon is a green cheese because 1. She looks like it. 2. She smells like cheese when you get her close enough to earth with a telescope. 3. . MO0DSh1HE,, tastes about as rotten as Limburger cheese. 4. She is flat when she rises and sets. If she consisted of rock, how could she be compressed to that extent? 5. The telescope reveals many holes on her surface, which have been made by maggots. 6. How could anything but cheese come out of the Milky Way? 7. Lovers and people with cheesy, silly heads are attracted by her and favor her light. 8. That she is as silly as these people 'and therefore must be composed of the substance of their heads, is demonstrated by her very irregular, almost inebriateo motions. 9. Who but a cheesy, goofy Moon would have listened to Joab's command to stop in the middle of the day? ' NOTICE! We deem it a solemn duty to warn young couples either to avoid 39c ham- mocks or else hang them very low. Bluif- ton Community Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Don Schwartz have just returned from their winter home in Cali- fornia. Mr. Schwartz intends to resume his duties as third baseman for the White Sox. Both Mr. and Mrs. Schwartz were former Bluifton College students. , o bn ' 9 A Page One hundred fifty-eight SW I -A DN lx JA THE WEEKLY PREVARICATOR SUSIE SMAR'I S ADVICE Dear Miss Smart: I 'am a young man in my twenties and am deeply in love with a lady twenty years older than I am. She returns my affection and asked me if I would love her ten or twenty years from now as I do at present. I have looked things over from every angle, and know I would love her more day by day. Should I miarry her ': Patiently and sincerely, Galen Miller Dearest: Your letter moved me so deeply that l have become jealous. Can't you forget this one, and consider me? I am enclos- ing my latest photograph and stamped envelope for your convenience in accept- ance. Trustfully, Susie. Dear Susie Smart: My folks are down on me. They won't let me have dates more than six nights a week. I am 18 years old. Should I elope? Zoa Manges Yes, Zoa, you should elope by all means. I can not understand why your parents are so cruel as to deprive you of your normal freedom. They should realize that such restriction puts you under a severe nervous strain. Dear Susie Sma1't: Boys never notice me at all. All the other girls my age are having dates. How can I make an impression? Susanna Thompson Dear Susanna: Don't give up the ship. Never say die. There are many, many ways to hook a man. I would advise you to read the charming little booklet entitled, Fascinat- ing Womanhood . Or if that does not do the trick, try the new helpful pamphlet, The Art of Winning Your Man , by Miss I. Catchum. They are both full of en- couragement for a girl in your prerlica' ment. Dear Susie Smart: I am 17 years old. Am I too young to have dates? Is it all right to let a fel- low put his arm 'around me so I can be popular? Evelyn Kohler Dear Evelynp Do not make the mistake of waiting too long to have your dates. You should have been having dates and a steady beau two or three years ago, and you might even now be happily married. As to letting a fellow put his arm around you, that, my dear, is perfectly proper. But two arms, never! Dear Miss Smart: I am very much worried. When having a date, my boy friend attempted to kiss me. He got terribly mad when I slapped him. Now, Miss Smart, I- like this boy, but I heard before that when a fellow tried to kiss you, you should slap him, but I had no idea he would get so angry. I want him back. How can I? Dot Benroth Of course you want your man baci: again. Who wouldn't? But, my dear, you should not have slapped him. Don't you know that men do not care to be slapped? Just be your own sweet, natural self, and everything will be all right. 11 your man should not return to you, pick up another one. Dear Susie Smart: Could you kindly inform me whether there is a serum which would stimulate a person's growth? Would you advise ns use for a college student who is anxious to be taller? Alma Boone Your problem, of stunted growth is no problem at all. Being small has its ad- vantages. For instance, it is much easier to be comfortable and cozy in a rumble seat with a little girl than otherwise. Se I would advise you not to use any serums, but rather to make the most of your op- portunities. ' RADIO PROGRAMS For Today. Tune in, Folks 12:00 noon-Station N-O-I-S-E, Bluffton. Deckert 'and his Discord Boys broad- casting. 2:00 P. M.-Station B-U-ZTZ. Roy Mohr well known tenor, will sing. Among his songs for this afternoon will be his favorite, Oh Susanna, won't you wait for me? 4:00 P. M.-Station B-L-A-H. Lecture, How to Attract Men , by Margaret Mullett. 6:00 P. M.-Station B-L-U-B. Lecture, How to Swim and Dive Gracefully , by Doris Diller. Miss Diller is an expert swimmer and diver. .rx fe Q J r N L D' Page One hundred fifty-nine . 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Main Street Lima ------ Ohio Busy Since 1894 0 1 17' 'N 9 ' as 5 rl I - ' Page One hundred sixty-th 1 Sly .2 P ' AX JA X: ze., Anna Ruth- Pm going to stop drinking coffee for breakfast. Stew- Why so ? Anna- I can't sleep in any of my classes anymore. 5 -2- 5 -2- 5 -2- 5 5 Judson- What's that crowd doing at the Dean's office? Hank- They'1'e just waiting to see if they're still collegiate. 5 -2- 5 -2- 5 -2- 5 -2- 5 St. Peter- Who's there ? Voice fwithoutj- It is I. Peter Qpeevedj- Get out 0' here, we don't want any more school teachers. 5+ Q -:- Q -:- Q -:-5 Morty- Is your roommate in love? Bummy- Is he? He's so bad off he makes me wake him up every fifteen minutes after he's gone to bed so he can go to sleep again thinking of his girl. 5 -2- 5 -2- 5 -2- 5 -2- 5 Dr. Smith in History class- Mr, Gallant, how many wars was Spain engaged in during the 17th Century? Kenny- Seven, Dr. Smith- Enume1-ate them. 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Do you know that for 30 cents a Week you can own an estate worth 31,000.00 This is a resource that will back up your creditors and perhaps save a reputation. Is it worth while? P. R. arshall, Lima, Ohio Gen'l. Agent, Midland Mutual Life Ins. Co. .CX ll x fir lv fs. Page One hundred sixty-six SW .ga lAwvA. Buy For Less We carry a complete line of Novelties and Souvenirs. When in the market for anything in the line of Holiday Goods, see us as we make that a specialty. Shalley 81 Son BUY YOUR NEXT HAT CAP 553.50-S1 0 S1 .50-33.50 PlTTlLLA'S Makers of Hats 1411 So. Main LIMA, OHIO HATS CLEANED AND BLOCKED BY PRACTICAL HATTERS Your hat can be made to look like new again by our process. Western Ohio Railway Power Corporation OPERATE Eleven north' and eleven south bound, or a total of twenty-two trains daily, through Bluffton, Ohio. A clean, quick and convenient transporta- tion for all students. Just call Phone No. 116 and ask the Agent to lo-ok up your schedule and connections to your destination. Reduction in fares, to individual daily traveler between any two points on Western Ohio Railway Sz Power Corporation. Fares for, and operation, of special cars, for Glee Club, Basket Ball and other student activities explained on request. C. 0. 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Q -:- 5 -:- Q -:- I'm very tempermentalg I have the soul of an art I can tell from your face that you are a painter. 5 5 ist. f-'C Q.. 5 5 5 5 5 Dot Sprunger-- Uncle sent me a whole box of these pretzels, and I don't even know how to play the game. 5+ 5 -:- 5 -:- 5 -:-Q Salesman- Do you want this suit with a belt in the back and a cuif on the pants Collegian- No do you want a sock in the eye ? 5+ 5 -:- 5 -:- 5 -1-Q Perpetual Motion Rags make paper, Paper makes money, Money makes banks, Banks make loans, Loans make poverty, Poverty makes rags. -:- 5 ..:- 5 5 5 -1- 5 I'm majoring in Greek, and you? Latin. Well, we'1l have to get together and talk over old times. 5 5-:-'Q -:- Q -:- Q . 1 Q7 The Lape Co. Dry Goods, Millinery, Ready-to-Wear. ' CX ' 1 r 19 ' fl 9 lv Page One hundred seventy-two SW ,A PXVAX IAA Q. Laundry and Dry Cleaning We operate our own cleaning plant. 6-Wash Services-6 Wet Wash-Thrift T-Allflat-Fluff-Rough Dry-Allprest All goods are insured against loss by Ere or theft. The Snowflake Laundry Co. Union Sz Elm Tel. Main 3068 B. H. DILLMAN-Bluffton Agent COMPLIMEN TS OF A. L. Baumgartner Sz Son Fine Clothing, Shoes and Haberdashery o I 7 B f50 K I P g, O hundred tv tl NiV i A bwkv Al A Qld i IT PAYS TO TRADE AT UHLMAN'S LIMA Everything to Wear and For the Home SHOE REBUILDING . for Ju S0 FOOT COMFORT M. D. Citizens Bank Bldg. S. F. Nonnamaker Opposite Side Entrance to Post Office Bluffton' Ohio' 7 ms BARBER sHOP OF AGENCY SHOOK LAUNDRY , AND DRY CLEANING A S R- A- PATTERSON, PNP- JUVENILE AND GIFT SHOP Next Door to Post Office 0 f f1' 9 EDF? P g O I dired seventy-four A I SW i Pi' .A A Q44 Qg. Dr. Francis Basinger PIQUA ' UMA ' MARION Dr. Evan Basinger AMERICAS FINEST DIAMONDS WATCHES JEWELRY DENT15 T5 SILVERWARE X -RAY At Cash Prices- -On Dignified Credit Humans at son City Phone 171 a au 1 man Bluffton, Ohio. S. S. Public Square s6CHET79 the Plumber, Handy man in Winter and in Summer. DEALER IN Du1'o Automatic Pumps and Water Softeners. Rudy Warm Air Furnaces. U. S. and Standard Enamel Ware. YOURS FOR SERVICE. STAUFFER RDIH,Ug7flBING SHOP One of the Best General Stores in Putnam County, located in the Center of Pandora. MAIN FLOOR-Dry Goods, Notions, Hosiery, Shoes, Clothing, Men's Wear, Radios. A First Class Grocery Department. BASEMENT-Men's Work Shoes, Ball Band Rubbers, Kitchenware, Dishes, Toys. SECOND FLOOR-Linoleum, Rugs, Window Shades. Come and see us. We welcome you. The Pandora Dry Goods and Clothing Co. o .rx ra A Q J r I' I, l 1 Page One hundred seventy-five NW O I O af' ll . . V . . x , A A I 1. Gum Z- What is your son taking in college ? Eddie B's Father- Oh, he' taking all I've got. 5+ 5 -:- Q -1- Q -:-5 May I have the exquisite beatitude of escorting your corporal system over the spacious intervening between here and the edifice erected for the development of our physical anatomies after the great luminary sphere has resided behind the western horizon ? Yes. 5 -2- 5 -2- 5 -2- 5 -2- 5 Prof. Lantz in glee club practice- Now, you fellows, you watch the words while 1 go through the air. 5 -2- 5 -2- 5 -2- 5 -2- 5 Newt C.- I speak twice as much French as I used to. I used to say 'Oui.' Now I say 'Oui, Oui.' 5 -2- 5 -1- 5 -2- 5 -1- 5 Margie A.- I wonder why they say 'Amen' and 'a women'? Lela D.- Because they sing hymns and nots hers, stupid. 5-:-Q-:-5-1-5--Q College Fruit sPud ramseyer moRty Musser margaret mUllet kenNy Deppler annE krehbiel Stan weldy Q 5 -:- 5 -:- Q -:- Q Walt Landes, making an announcement at a pep meeting before a basket ball game, - And I don't want to see anybody that isn't here. The Iron Lantern Hotel and Tea-1 ROOII1 South Main Street Phone 142 A Try Us For- Dinners - Banquets - Light Lunches - Refreshments Entertain in Our Special Dining Room SERVICE AT ALL HOURS ll D Page One hundred seventy-six A n QW . '5 4 . fi, Q. A di, fi AML JQJA Q, Lima's Popular Priced Department Store THE BOS TON S TORE Lima, Uhio 0 fx Q V f, ' D I1 D V' d1'Sll seventy-s SW .i Pk? JX JA A QL.. Community and Rogers DIAMONDS - WATCHES S114 v I I 2 1096 Discount to All Bluffton College Students will enhance the attractiveness of your table. , -5 T KA Y'S A Wide selection of correct J E WELR Y Always acceptable as C00 a gift. - Telephone: Main 3937 L, T, 42 Public Square General Hardware Lima, Ohio THANKS TO THE STUDENTS OUR biggest profit is not in the first sale- It is in the second sale- and the next- and the next- To the same customer. Year after year we have made repeat sales to the Students Because our merchandise and service has brought them back. The ECO OMY Store 'f'X W ' H' ru J r Page One hundred seventy-eight K I . SW 5 Av JL A 'Qld Q.. F M. R. Bixel, M. D. B Bluffton, ohio Jewelers - Optometrists Ph 20 140 N. Main LIMA, oH1o A ' one Bluffton Implement Es Harness Co. Dealers in AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS LEATHER GOODS When You Think of Flowers THINK OF OURS Cut Flowers - Potted Plants Flower Arrangements for all Occasions Grove Street Greenhouses E. L. Short, Prop. The New Bluenffs Corner Market and Elizabeth Streets --- New in Everything Save the Name! IMA'S new forward-looking establish- ment fairly radiating the Spirit of Youthfulness! The smart new Fashions first . . . assurance of which is gained by a policy that sends our buyers to the New York market many times a year! And it is this same policy together with three store buying facilities that makes these Fashions so reasonably priced I The new Bluems has a keen desire to acquaint you with this splendid new store! Page Onc hundred seventy-nine .G N . jfwn. SW PM 4 L JK lx JA ff Slang Expressions Correct English 1. Pipe down. ---- 1. Cease your obstreperous vocification. 2. Nothing doing. 2. I cannot substantiatively approve without exercise of my cerebellic faculties. 3. Huh? - 3. The incomprehensibility of your state- ment makes it impossible for me to grasp the desired meaning. 4. Snap out of it. 4. Desist from your atmosphere and assume one more appropriate to your natural elements. 5. That's one on you. 5. I fear your dignity has suffered a catas- trophe from a laughing diversion. 5 -:- s -:- s -:- s -1- 5 All of us are Doctors Jekyll and Messrs. Hyde. There is the student who sets his alarm clock at night for five o'c1ock in the morning with the best intentions of studying at that time, and then there is the student that throws his pillow at it when it dares to disturb the morning's quietness, and rolls over in the creaky bed to sleep through his first hour's classes. 5 -1- 5 - 5 Q Q Bender- Why is it, Ezra, that you fat fellows are always good natured? Ezra- You see, we can't either fight or run. Y. M. C. A. Bicycle Club Lima, Ohio RIDE A BIKE First Place, 0hio State Jr. Championships, 1928 Fourth Place, National Jr. Championships, 1928 Member Amateur Bicycle League of America Affiliated with National Century Road Club and Cycle Trades of America. 0 . A 9 'N ' QT!! 1' Page One hundred eighty 2 so we A sem GE T IT AT Siclney's Drug Shop Complete Line of Drugs and Drug Sundries, Stationery and College Supplies . A Store of Friendly Service Q fx I Q V N K7 . 9 I j Page One hundre ll NW PM AX JA wk i Your Patronage Appreciated Fashion Park Do Your Banking at The Commercial and Bank and Savings Cl1C1Tl8T House Company Cloth S 8 The Old Reliable Bank Resources April 8, 1929 Over One and One-half Million FOR MEN WHO CARE We offer you ABSOLUTE SAFETY and SERVICE that is everything' the word implies. STATE SUPERVISIONS, CAPABLE OFFICERS, and DIRECTORS, and A ' AMPLE RESERVES for SAFETY. 8 We take personal interest in our cus- 1 I tomers that we may SERVE them better. The Young MGH S Shop of Llma Compliments of BiXel's Dry Goods Store Bluffton. Ohio Where Assortments Are Always the Best Entrance, Main and Church Streets 'IN 1 r fi' rg I ls Page One hundred eighty-two I A 'NV Q Q. BLUFFTUN TIRE SHUP E. E. BURKHOLDER, Prop. Bluffton, Ohio - - - Ph 301 gum-T Dunlop and Goodyear Tires THE WORLD'S GREATEST TIRES ,sei SHELL . :yi T Gas and O11 5 QT T EXIDE 4 Q 2 5 Batteries arid Battery 4 y M4 ! S, SCFVICS M 1 jf f i Accessories W ' A . 0 - swf T Vulcanizing - , ., AV . Z TIEZZZQSETQ 'om pf M n' L I P 0 G hundrl gm th sl y 0 , ul.. P. 0 I gi digg' Fx ...JX A GQJX Z. Miss Brenneman gave her classes a test in which she asked them to name five of Shakespeare's plays. Among the titles received were these: King Liar, A Merchany of Venus, Old Fellows, McBath, and Omelet. 5 -1- Q -:- Q -:- 5 -:- Q Jim Musser- Do you know my brother? Willy Beidler- Sureg we sleep in the same Psychology Class. 5 -1- Q -1- 5 -1- 5 -1- 5 Victor Gerber- Well, I surely knocked 'em cold in my course. Carl Lug.- Yeh, what ja get? Victor- Zero. Q -:- Q -:- 5-1-5 -:-Q Prescription for One Wonderful Evening Take one sofa in secluded spot. Have light either greatly subdued or entirely out, as best results are obtained in semi or total darkness. To the sofa add one lovable girl and yourself. Fold in carefully. Don't stir. 5+ Q -:- 5 -1- 5 -1-Q John Ramseyer- Did you ever see a cootie weep? Durkee- No, but I'Ve seen a moth bawl. S -1- 5 -1- 5 -1- 5 -1- 5 If education make a person refined, why is a college course? 5 -1- 5 -1- 5 -1- 5 -1- 5 Prof. Beidler-fAfter a long winded proof.j And now we Hnd that X I O. Leatherman- Gosh, all that work for nothing? 5 -1- 5 -1- 5 -1- 5 -1- 5 Prof. Smith- A fool can ask more questions than a wise man can answer. Schwartz- No wonder so many of us Hunked in our exams. The Photographs used to Illustrate this Annual were made by Will A. Triplett We specialize in High Grade Photography, also Kodak Finishing. A full stock of films for all Kodaks. ' CX 1 f A ' ll I Y' Page One hundred eighty-four SW ,P P -- QQ if Q if it ', :'4 Q P t ...A A ' ' UN Q., The Rexall AMSTUTZS' The House of Service A. S. Hilty General Department Store Pandora, Ohio Pandora, Ohio THE ELK RESTAURANT The Student Headquartersv Meals and Lunches Served at All Hours Ice Cream and Sodas Served from an Electric Iceless Fountain 1 G. B. LONG, Propriet The Bluffton Mining Company Our Sweet Home Golden Sheaf Flour Flour f 9 ' .. H' A l ' P eOneh dd h NW Pk? AX JA A Quality at Low Cost We have in stock Well known and standard merchandise of Reliable Quality. PE TER GRA TZ . Sl? ,M JK JA Q4 Q.. Bluffton College Bookshop Administration Building COLLEGE TEXTS AND BOOKS, COLLEGE SEAL STATIONERY, PAPER, PENCILS, ART SUPPLIES, SHEET MUSIC, MUSIC BOOKS, AND OTHER COLLEGE SUPPLIES CARRIED. BOOKSHOP OPEN SIX DAYS EACH WEEK. Iliitmarnum Ehvnlngiral Seminary WRITE FOR INFORMATION BLUFFTON, OHIO Prepares young men and Women for Christian Service as Pastors, Missionaries and Teachers in Religious Education. DEGREES CONFERRED College graduates may earn the A. M. degree in one year and the B. D. degree in three years. High School graduates may earn the Th. B. degree in four years. For Catalog and Information Address: President John E. Hartzler, or Dean Paul E. Whitmer, Bluffton, Ohio Bluffton, Ohio 'CX 1 r A' ll I' A Page One hundred eighty-seven sw A :axe A 1. 4 Q.. Something to Think About Did Bob Close the door? Is Fred a B CaJ umgardner? Whom does Peg Ruhl? Who Wants Roy Mohr than Susanna? Did Walt Landis Big Fish? Where is Ruth's Hall? Does Liz Habegger for more? Is this Christine's Day? Is Helen Albrecht? Is Charlie DeWitt of the College? Is Nellie Gray haired? Is Arden fab Baker? How much does Louise I-Ieighway? Is LaVerne Cal Basinger? Susie, Warkentin tal go? Is Vidella Herr own boss? 5+ Q -:- Q -1- 5 -:-5 The Telephone I am a telephone. While I am not broke, I am in the hands of a receiver. I have a mouthpiece, but unlike women, I never use it. Fellows use me to make dates with the girls, and the girls us me to break said dates. Husbands call up their Wives over me, and Wives call their husbands down over me. I never get to call anywhere, but some- times the company comes and takes me out. I am not a bee, but I often buzz. I am the Bell of the town, and While I do not get jewelry, I often get rings. THIS BOOK IS ONE OF A SERIES. You Will Want the ' to Keep Your Series Complete. NBETTER EVERY YEAR Is Our Motto b Ralph Y. Blosser Roy Mohr Editor Business Mgr. ' CN 1 f A ' fl , 5' Page One hundred eighty-eight I Something New--Try Them E Rich N B E A M E Purest tg Tasty i iand Besti iDelicious E 0 A K iMaterials! v o 'ficioioiuzo 'J 10101401405 W HITE MOUNTAIN-DEVIL S F OOD-SPICE MAPLE-W ALIN UT-QPINLAPPLE-CHEF RY Gi? SIEFIELD BAKERY 0 f1' 9 f .. l I Page One hundred ei NW i D'Sv' JL JA A 3. THIS ANNUAL COMES FROM THE PRESS OF Che Bluffton evos The House of Fine Printing High School and College Hnnuale a Specialty BLUFF TON, OHIO BLUFF TON COLLEGE INVITES YOU TO MAKE YOUR LIFE PAY TWO DEPARTMENTS College of Liberal Arts-Conse1'vato1'y of Music It Has A STRONG FACULTY A FINE STUDENT BODY SPLENDID STUDENT ACTIVITIES HEALTH AND GOOD MORAL SURROUNDINGS WELL EQUIPPED MODERN LABORATORIES SPIRITED HEALTHY ATHLETICS A GOOD GYMNASIUM GROWING LIBRARY FINE CAMPUS IT IS EASILY REACHED FROM YOUR HOME EXCELLENT BOARD LOW EXPENSES PRESIDENT-S. K. MOSIMAN, DEAN-N. E. BYERS, Bluffton, Ohio Bluffton, Ohio 0 Q V s f1. o ,. Q? , . Page One hundred ninety l I NW PN lx JA fd l- S -122, L one Oshcfft i - ,,,,,A F M, f 0 lurk. BIli1UlIl'll one and sllcrvssflrl Ammul by Cun- loll is follownl i1111m':1iz1!1'1 y by rnlofber- auf! rnmibrr wulil lbey rvjzrvsum' a ran- lmuru:x rrmnl af arl:icw'u1cu!, Ibm it must mmm grand u1arf:x1nansbip. Dclrrils of Ibn surrrxxfnl Czrufau fllflll wif! gladly bc' givzvl xrilboul oblignlion lo any Ammul ezlilor, or unumgcr, who is iulcrextcrl, ooo-one ther Tl-IE CAN ef' GRAYING D l.0 'eiu B3 COMPA :Ll QV EQWA: A Ei? H10 5 O6 Q f h fy! fl Page One hundreml ninety-on-9 si fr, .A I , 5, ' '.. ' V as ff Q Ex I Ak A awk Q.. Friend- So your son has got his B. A. and his M. A.?', Mr. Burkhart- Yes, but his P-A still supports him. 5 -2- 5 -1- 5 -2- 5 5 I Dream Of Summer skies with cooling breeze, And a gently rolling slope of green, With a garden seat beneath Willow trees, Through whose leaves the blue is seen- and a little lake and swans, , , , , , , , , I hear a name-- It is my name- The name of me myself- I start, I stare- I gulp, I glare- The Prof. has called on me! 5 -2- 5 -1- 5 -1- 5 -2- E Mayor- You have been found guilty of exceeding the speed limit. Which do you want, ten days or ten dollars? Morty- I'1l take the money, please. 5 -2- 5 -1- 5 -1- 5 -2- 5 Bill-fWith a puzzled airy- What would you do if you were in my shoes ? Paul I-I.- I'd get 'em shined. 5 -:- 5 -:- 5 -:- 5 -:- 5 George K.- Why do blushes creep over a girl's face ? Vic.- Because if they would run they would kick up too much dust. 5+ 5 -:- 5 -:- 5 5 Prof. Lewis- What can you tell me about nitrates ? Eldon- Well-ei- they're cheaper than day rates. Support The Beavers How dear to our heart is the regular Rooter Who pays at the gate at the start of each game, Who lays down his money and does it quite gladly And thus helps the Beavers a balance to gain. Who never says No sir! I cannot afford it My time is worth more and my soul has no need, For a pig skin encounter, which to me is insane. How We Welcome his presence as he joyously enters To pull for the Beavers-to Win if they can. We outwardly thank him-We inwardly bless him- The regular Rooter who enters the stands. Bluffton College Athletic Association f D f ,, he I1 ' Page One hundred ninety-two SW PM AX, ' JA g 22' YOUR MONEY , COMES BACK Bfacy Palnt -but primarily buy that Life and Insurance to cover all the debts you are incurring in P S College. CLARENCE D. DILLER, Agt. ZENITH RADIOS Mass. Mutual Life Ins. CO. PANDORA, OHIO Phone 393 Qur Relchenbach 81 Diller . Dealers in AdVe1 t1S6I'S W H 1 P P E T General Repairing HAVE MADE POSSIBLE Batteries THIS ISTA. THEY MER- E1eCt1'iCa1W01'k IT YOUR PATRONAGE. phone 23 SUBSCRIBE FOR THE WITMARSUM Weekly News of All College Events and Activities ORDEN SMUCKER ELMON BIGLER Editor Bus. Mgr. 'fx x r f1' II J 5' 1 1 Page One hundred ninety-three 1 i SW , AJf?'f4?fJiZf1iZ,'a19f41 Sb ?,1P,,..lf,QfJ,-AKJWF X . -' - 33 'W YW kjfi U 4223945 WM ff E fbaf 1 f rm wwf Q i LXJJQ i Q35 XXX jx N , - 1 . 1 I 'CX W r I li n.- ilk !Q2 e.L-A AUTOGRAPHS V Page One hundred SW i Av' .IX JA 'GJ-'Q g. FINIS 'QQ' Q V 5, I, o O dred ninety-six 9 I ....,, .,.-..:!n... .. -..rm ,, .v..f5-,?-1 ---A-11 -.--. an--n 14 vt V xx f X - ' -I . I . I I , 1 f., - , . ' I ' , I V , I .. .I . I' Ng f II . V I I I. , II I .I,.., ,II I- I , .,IIx,IkI . .I V ' ', ' V ' , V. ,-' . . - S - .... , ' ' ' . - ' , ' ' ' W J - V . ' ,IIN I- 'Vg V -. - I. I , I, V I- IIIIV III II .I .I'V III I,:'.I- I If II ..II:- IIII-II ,, I,- 4 - 'VV .' 4 . V 1 . ,- ,.. , . ' I Q M , ' - ' -- A- -' 7 V ' ' ' , V . 1-a:N':,. 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