Bluffton University - Ista Yearbook (Bluffton, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1931 volume:

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Berkey T14EE 1931 IETTIX l'f4lrIz'slf1'1l hy The Junior Class -Of, Bluffton College DEDICATION TO Prof. Wilbur Howe, Whose inspira- tional zeal in- Work and play con- stantly reminds us that youth lies in the spirit and not in years, We dedicate The 1931 Ista. X W . ,fff lgx i i X V xs 5, II .: Z, 2, 19? lllll ' i QN - ? ll ' l FQREWQRD LIKE an oasis in the sands of time comes the delightful span of college work and play. 1 I I MAY this book serve as your magic carpet of memories . . . a modern sesame leading to the treasure trove of past joy and delight. i 1 It A breath on the magic lamp, and lo - - - the genie of memory arises before us with a mirage of old Bluffton, a vision dear to the hearts of each class caravan. I I I I -., -Y nag,--i.. , ., ,..-,. v. ,M I va, .,.s. W , Y, f ll QA. 5 'f ,I ' Al , -. 6 F l k f, i xhuh I I ll!! V 0 ' f KJ . 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M I' ?':I-.., ... , gym no - -Q . HENRY A. ALDERFER BUSINESS MANAGER RUSSELL A. LANTZ MUSIC A. B. Bluffton ANDREW C. BURCKY ATHLETICS A. B. Bluffton WILBUR A. HOWE ENGLISH A. B. Bluffton A. M. Ohio State BOYD D. SMUCKER ORATORY M. 0. Kings College CLARA M. BIRKY HOME ECONOMICS A. B. Bluffton A. M. Columbia U. KATHERINE T. MOYER FRENCH A. B. Oberlin College A. M. Columbia U. EDMUND J. HIRSCHLER MATIIEMATICS 81 ASTRONCMY A. B. U. of Kansas S. M. U. of Chicago ELEANOR BARNARD MUSIC A. B. Oberlin College C. HENRY SMITH HISTORY A. B. U. of Illinois A. M. U. of Chicago Ph. D. U, of Chicago PETER EPP GERMAN 85 PHILOSOPHY Ph. D. U. of Basel ELIZABETH BOEHR HOME ECONOMICS B. S. U of Nebraska A. M. Columbia U. CARL H. STUCKEY REGISTRAR A. B. Bluffton College AGNES H. AMSTUTZ LATIN A. B. Bluffton V A. M. Ohlo State FLORENCE E. BEIDLER SEC'Y. OF PRESIDENT MAURICE E. TROYER PSYCHOLOGY A. B. Blufton A. M. Ohio State MARY AUTEN BIOLOGY A. B. Bluffton DONALD W. BOWMAN PHYSICS A. B. Mount Union College A. M. Ohio State ELMER M. KENNEL FIELD SECRETARY A. B. Bluffton EDNA R. HANLEY LIBRARIAN A. B. Bluffton A. B. U of Michigan MARJORIE L. GAGE SECyY. OF TREASURER PEARL BOGART MANN MUSIC Student Cin. Conservatory of Music Student Cornell University HERBERT WELLER BERKEY CHEMISTRY A. B. Princeton University A. M. University of Cincinnati JOHN P. KLASSEN ART Student in Switzerland Art Student in Germany NAOMI BRENNEMAN ENGLISH A. B. Oberlin College A. M. University of Chicago , v X' Gjfagg Q5 ,,i....1 ..--lun .mm amuuym SENIORS CHARLOTTE BASINGER BLUFFTON, OHIO Major-English Minor-German Witmarsum Staff, 3. Junior play, 3. Choral society, 4. Glee club, 4. A-Capella Choir, 4. Y. W. C. A. Treasurer, 4. Organization Editor The Ista, RALPH Y. BLOSSER GOSHEN, INDIANA Major-Biology Minor-Chemistry Ista Editor, 3. Y. M. C. A. Cabinet, 3, 4. Cross Country, 2. Athenian 1, 2, 3. Witmarsum Staff, 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club, 2. Vesper Choir, 3, 4. Debate, 4. MARY BAUMGARTNER BLUFFTON, OHIO Major-Home Economics Minor-English Alethian Literary Society. Y. W. C. A. LILLY J. BACHMAN PULASKI, IowA Major-Education Minor-Sociology Y. W. C. A., 1, 2, 3, 4. Choral Society, 1, 2, 3, 4. Witmarsum, 3, 4. Junior play, 3. Glee Club, 3. A-Capella, 3. Thespians, 4. Calendar Editor Ista, 3. World Service, 3, 4. 18 -gn '915 CHARLES DEWITT BLUFFTON, OHIO Major-Political Science Minor-Sociology Debate, 4. Ista, Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, 4. LAMONT DILLER BLUFFTON, OHIO Major-History Minor-Economics Ista, 3. KATHRYN FENTON BLUFFTON, OH10 Major-History Minor-Social Sciences Y. W. C. A. Glee Club, 3. Thespians. MARCEYLE FETT BLUFFTON, O1110 Major-Music Orchestra, 1, 2, 3. Glee Club, 1, 2, 3. Junior play, 3. 19 N LUCILLE FREED WILLIAMSTOWN, OHIO Major-Home Economics Minor-English Class play Y. W. C. A. Cabinet. Drarnatics Club. World Service. KENNETH GALLANT BLUFFTON, OHIO Major-Biology Minor-Social Science Football, 2, 3, 4. Baseball, 2, 3, 4. Basketball, 2. Class President, 3. Athenian Literary Society 3, 4. Varsity B President, 4. IVAN J. GEIGER BLUI-'I-'ToN, OHIO Major Biology Minor-Language Glee Club, 1. Football, 1, 2, 3, 4. Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, 4. Track, 1, 2, 4. Y. M. C. A. Cabinet, 2, 4. Varsity HB. Student Senate, 3. Ista Staff, 3. Witrnarsurn Business Manager 4. WILFORD O. GEIGER BLUFFTON, OHIO Major-Biological Sciences Minor-Chemistry, History, Gov't. Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club, 2, 3. Track, 1, 2, 3, 4. Varsity UB. Witmarsurn, 4. Y. M. C. A . 20 ELVIRA GRATZ BLUFFTON, 01110 Major-Home Economics Minor-English Varsity HB. Y. W. C. A. Tribunal. ELIZABETH HABEGGER BERNE, INDIANA Major-Music Minor-Art, English Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4. Orchestra, 1, 2. Vesper Choir, 1, 2, 3, 4. Y. W. Cabinet, 2, 3. Student Senate, 4. Messiah Soloist, 4. PAUL HASSON Major Biology GOMER, 01110 l!a'0'wN3Minor-English, History Football, 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball, 2, 3, 4. Baseball, 4. Class Play, 3. Varsity B Sec'y., 3, 4. Student Tribunal, 4 . Hi-Y Advisor, 4. LOUISE HEIGHWAY BLU1-'1- 1'oN, OHIO Major-English Y. W. C. A., 1, 2. Philo., 1, 2. 21 .1 1 Adelphian, 1, 2. Class Play, 3. Thespians, 4 Class President, JOHN KELLER LIMA, OHIO Major-Economics DELVIN KIRCHOFER DALTON, OIIIO Major-English, Education Minor-German, Social Science Glee Club, 2, 3, 4, Sec'y. 4. A-Capella Choir, 3, 4. Lincoln Hall Officer, 2, 3. Y. M. C. A., 1, 2, 3, 45 Cab., 4 College-Church Society, 4, Pres. 4. MARGARET KOHLI KCTLINJV' Y.W.c.A., WINIFRED REEDLEY, BLUFFTON, OHIO Major-English , Minor-Social Sciences Alethian Literary Society, 1, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4. R. KREHBIEL CALIFORNIA Major-English Minor-History Reedley Junior Y. W. Cabinet, Class Play, 3. Ista Staff, 3. Dramatics, 4. World Service. College, 1, 2. 4. 22 GALEN MILLER GREENWOOD, DELAWARE Major-History Minor-Economics Blue Ridge College, 1, 2. Ista Staff, 3. FRANK R. MITCHELL CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Major-English Minor-History MARTHA MOSER DALTON, OHIO Major-French, Latin Minor-English, History Y. W. Cabinet, 2, 3, 4. Student Tribunal, 1. Student Senate, 3. Class Play, 3. Alethean President, 3. A-Capella, 4. Class Sec'y.-Treas., 3. ROY MOHR HUDSON, ILLINOIS Major-Biology Minor-French, History 23 TW, Cilvkxicq. frM'Jf+19 WfM5M5 h.w Ya ELLA B MOSIMA MEADOWS, ILLINOIS E Affffffilf .22 Major-Biology s Z1 M M W , A-Capella, 3, 4. - 1 Glee Club, 3, 4. -ig aj ,m M , Tribunal, 4. ,ggkgd Staff, 3. Zi ,- Class Play, 3. 0 ffv 2146! ' Dramatics, 4. 2 X . Class Sec'y.-Treas., 42 f 4.51 gem VIVIENNE S. MUSSELMAN BLUFFTON, OHIO Major-Philosophy Minor-Latin ROBERT V. NAFFZIGER HOPEDALE, ILLINOIS Major-History Minor-Social Science EDGAR SCHUMACHER BLUFFTON, OH10 Major-Chemistry Minor-Economics Track, 1, 2, 3, 4. 2 24 EVA OBENOUR LAFAYETTE, OHIO Major-English Minor-History Y. W. C. A., 4. CLARENCE NAFFZIGER GOSHEN, INDIANA Major-Music Minor-History Goshen College, 1, 2. Glee Club, 3, 4. A-Capella, 3, 4. Glee Club President, 4. JOHN P. SCOTHORN BLUFFTON, Omo Major-History Minor-English, Social Sciences College Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, 4. ORDEN C. SMUCKER BLUFFTON, OHIO Major-Social Sciences Minor-English Editor Witrnarsum, 3, 4. Class President, 2. Thespians President, 4. Y. M. C. A. Cabinet, 4. Glee Club, 3. Orchestra, 2. Class Play, 3. The Swan, 4. Adelphian Lit. 25 WILBUR R. STEINER BLUFFTON, Ouio Major-Economics Minor-Biological Sciences GEORGE STULTZ BLUFFTON, OHIO Major-Biology Minor-History Football Mgr., 2, 3, 4. Basketball Mgr., 2, 3, 4. Vesper Choir, 3, 4. VERNON J. SPRUNGER WADSWORTH, OHIO Major-Philosophy Minor-Psychology, French Bluffton 1, 2 3 Akron U. 4, Knight schoolj. Football, 3. Orchestra 1 2 3 Athenian, 1, 2, 0. MILO M. SPRUNGER WADSWORTH, OHIO Major-Mathematics, Education Minor-Physics Taylor U., 1, f1925-26.1 Akron U., 3, f1928.J Blufton, 2, 3, 4. Track, 1, 2, 3, 4, Capt. 4. Cross Country, Capt. 4. Lincoln Hall Sec'y., 4. Orchestra, 1, 2, 3. Debating, 1. Football, 2. 26, HENRY SOMMERS DEWEY, ILLINOIS Major-History Minor-English JACOB THIELMAN YVATERLO0, ONTARIO Major-Chemistry Minor-Biology Glee Club, 1, 2, 3. Cross Country, 1, 2, 3, 4. Choral Society, 1, 2, 3. Track, 2, 3, 4. A-Capella, 3. Class Play, 3. Ista Staff, 3. Tribunal, 4. EDWIN C. WALLEY PANDORA, OHIO Major-Religious Education Minor-History WARREN S. WEISS QUAKERTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA Major-History Minor-Econ., English, French Witmarsum, 2, 3, 4. Y. Cabinet, 3. Debating, 4. Baseball, 3, 4. 27 Though hulfwrzy up the hill, I see thv past Lying bevzwtth me with its sounds and sights A city in thu twilight, dim and vast, 1V1'th smolriwg froofs, soft Iwlls rmd gleaming lights 28 Qxzwcs- wKx'Y5Cs9J7LUJ JUNIORS PAUL ANGLEMYER Williamstown, Ohio Studying is only one of the many hobbies of this quiet lad from Williamstown, but like 'everything else he does this in a highly commendable manner. A ha1'd worker in anything he tackles this junior has earned recognition For himself as one of the lfading scholars of the school. There is a sunny side to his unassuming, serious nature. however, and his close friends have found him a never ending source of vxit and humor in crowds that do not include those of the fairer sex -for Paul is one of our sell' confessed women haters. Teamed with Maurer he can be de- pcnded upon to keep the average frosh in constant fear of mdnieht forays that often ended in upturned beds. ARD EN BAKER Lima, Ohio The trouble coming with the class presidency and edi- torshp of the Ista doesn't seem to have exerted any in- fluence on the carefree spirit ot' this smiling: youth from lima. If he has his serious mfments one is temptcd to hzlieve it is only on the stage, such as in the class play. GRACE ALBRECHT Tiskilwa, Ill. This fair damsel hails from the fair state of Illinois where the master farmers grow real corn. She is in- terested in Biological Science Economics, tnot Home Ec- onomics? and Athletics. As thc Secretary and Treasurer of the Student Senate and a member of the Y cabinet, she proved very efficient. Grace is a capable leader of women and-men. She is friendly, neigzhborly and hos- pitable, to say nothing of her unusual ability along ar- tistic lines. She is studious, good natured, full of fun and it has been said she makes an ideal room-mate. Do you believe that? Ask Margie Lantz, she sure can tell you. Whenever there is any work on hand Grace can always be counted on to contribute more than her share. May she be with us again next fall. MABEL AMSTUTZ Bluffton, Ohio A passerby may detect the srood qualities in some people upon first acquaintance, but no one can do that to Mabel. For at first she may appear reticent and reserved, but to know her well is to love and appreciate her. Mabel is a dilifzent student and practices faithfully in her major subject-music. But she is not merely studious but also finds time to take part in many other activities. Especially is she interested in work of the church. Here on the campus she is active in the Y. W. C. A. and many other organizations. Mabel is one of the most dependable workers in the class when placed on a committee and never fails to contribute her share of ideas when plans are being laid for any affair. IVAN BADERTSCHER Dalton, Ohio Rather quiet and unassum- ing, yet very congenial and friendly--that's Ivan. He never advertises his ability but he is always active and We may rightly say that de- pendability is his middle name. We can always count upon his cooperation in any project for he is willing to work hard and to do his part to make a success of any project for he is willing: to work hard and to do his part to make a success of any undertaking, That he also has a ready wit and a keen sense of humor can easily be seen by reading his weekly contributions to the Witmarsum. His affections, good nature. and his likeable personality have put him in favor with the student body, which is shown by his recent election as May Day chair- man, as vice president of the Y. M. C. A. and as Manag- ing Editor of the Ista. WILBUR BERKEY Wooster, Ohio This wasn't supposed to get out, but when Rabbit couldn't decide whether he would spend the most time on studies or baseball----his worries were soon over. He compromised hy spending it with Adeline. In his spare moments he served as busi- ness manager of the Ista and president of the tribu- nal. LAVERNE BASINGER Wayland, Iowa Laverne, or Maj0r as we commonly call him is our little giant from Iowa. In spite oi' his small stature, a mighty man is he. He is a good hard working stu- dent with a clear, reasoning mind and a staunch charac- ter. Capability and stead- fastness of purpose are among his attributes. His cheery disposition, his pleas- ant smile, and his friendly greetings to everyone he meets, all have won for him many friends. The Y. M. C. A. has chosen him as deputation chairman for next year, and we know we can depend on him to execute his duties faithfully. Oh yesi and we must not forget to add that this year as jani- tor of campus cottage, he is getting a taste of home economics: and we know that he can't help but enjoy this work. KATHERYNE LUGIBILL Bluffton, Ohio Some people can really wt along in this old world with- out bothering to always be telling people how gitat they are -that's Kate Maybe she is more interested in history-eHow Dewey wins with Chevrolet and other great problems. When there's work to be done Kate will be thcre. ESTHER BASINGER Zion, Ill. Amiable, cheerful, jovial, full of pep and vim. ener- getic, optimistic, always will- ing to help and appreciative of every favor shown her- these characterize this soci- able lass Esther. Putting herself into her work with her Whole heart and soul convinces us that she is ever conscientious in her daily activities. As a Home Ec- onomic Major she numbers among the best and we pre- dict that her accomplish- ments in h-er home making career will be induential in contributing to her future happiness. Whether it be wielding a needle or handl- ing ingredients and kitchen utensils every factor of this important profession finds Esther a very capable mis- tress. Needless to say Es- ther is ford of her majors whereby her domestic arts have assisted her in gaining favors from Major as well as several other suitors. GWENDOLYN BASINGER Wayland, Iowa She came to us all the way from Iowa after teach- ing two years in the state of South Dakota-this studi- ous, energetic, intelligent maid, Gwen. As presi- dent of the Ropp .l-lallites, as chairman of the program committee of the Y, or as a member of any committee one always finds her con- scientious and willinH to carry out any worthwhile purpose. Ever busy and al- ways on the go, yet never too busy to stop and meditate upon the great handiworks of nature, one easily finds explanation in this fact that she is often found strolling along some lonely pathway -being alone is her hobby. It is not an uncommon thing to be awakened by her melo- dious phrases which peni- trate through the walls of the dorm, hence it is not difficult to realize that her chief interest is music. ll ROBERT CLOSE Medina, Ohio The Great Medina and what a Man! The old saying a barking dog never bites describes him to a perfection. He is interested in Biological Science and women-mostly women. He is most fre- quently seen at Dr. Steiner's or roaming about the camp- us, usually arguing. After hearing him warble his par- ody to Sweet Jennie Lee one would suppose he had taken up the art of singing. Robert proved to be an ef- ficient actor in the Junior play The Goose Hangs High, at least when it came to adding speeches. His summer months arc spent in the big city of Cleveland, where he should- ers three hundred pounds of ice to and fro, and there prepares himself for the big football season. M-:dina has been chosen to lead the Mighty Beavers during the '31 season. Good luck, Robert. lr LUCILLE AMST UTZ Bluffton, Ohio Lou is another reason why gentlemen prcfcr blondes. She is a very talented and capable young lady, especially when it comes to music ability. Bc- sides singing, she plays both the organ and the piano. Lou successfully played the part of one ot the twins in the play and seems to have been her fathers favor- ite. LAVERNE D. GEIGER Pandora, Ohio This friendly chap joined our junior class just this year after a year's absence and a valuable addition it was. When it comes to mental alertness, and wide scientific knowledge, his superior cannot be found in the student body. A most interesting: companion, no moment Whether it be on a long hike fand he likes to hit the open trail, whether it be afoot or in an old Ford? or in solving a complicated Calculus lesson, need be dull. Quite unusual a trait in his seeming indifference to yrirls. Whether we only know the half of it, or whether he has not yet fallen remains to be seen. He was also a valuable member of the Ista advertising stall. VIOLA HABERKAMI' New Bremen, Ohio Viola is a conscientious student and accomplishes that which she aims to do. music is her specialty, and she enjoys both piano and organ. She is our new pro- gram chairman for Y. W. next year. She is most fre- quently seen with her books, studying. VICTOR GERBER Dalton, Ohio Vicbor Gerber, otherwise known as Vic, is another reason justifying: Wayne county's position on the map. A tenor with promis- ing possibilities in the field of music administration. Of course, we remember his ex- cellent ocntribution to the Messiah. Vic was the goat of many a jest, particularly on the Glec Club trips. but he came through with flying colors by his witty rebuttals. He is a violinist too, but his fiddle has a weakness for falling out of its case, thus throwing: its all too quick- tempered owner into confu- sion. He's a yzood stick and deserving and we know he will make xxood, so here's wishing him all the success and happiness in the world. ALICE GERIG Goshen, Ind. Another Hoosier! And a natural blonde at that. Quite a combination I should say. Alice left her native state this year to try her luck at Bluffton, and now we know that we missed a lot because she didn't arrive sooner. Be- cause of' her charming per- sonality and friendly disposi- tion, she has made any num- ber of friends this year. Her interests vary from athletics. for she has won her varsity B letter, to writing' poetry as you might never expect when you learn that she is an English major. She pos- sesses the ability to write originallyfindeed. a rather rare attribute. We admire Alice ever so much for the courage which we know she has. Her popularity is at- tested to by the fact that after being with us but one year, she has been elected Vice president of the Y. W. C. A. 32 FRED GRISMORE Pandora, Ohio Fred is known as one of the happiest and most cheer- ful individuals upon the campus. 'He has spent the past two years at our neiyrh- boring school Defiance, but when he entered Bluffton last Fall his happy carefree manner was immediately noticed and he had made but few of his daily trips from his home at Pandora until he was known to most of us by his ready smile and whistle. His genius for things scientific or mechani- cal is well known and he is the campus authority on everything from aeroplanes to radios. We are indeed glad to have happy-go-lucky Fred in our midst this year to cheer us up and we hope he enjoys Bluffton as much as his mann-er seems to indi- cate. VIDELLA HERR Bluffton, Ohio If one is speaking of a Junior who likes to Dian meals and make fudge, drives a Willis Knight, he must be referring to Vidella. Besides possessing these ac- complishments slre is Hood natured, jovial and has a sense of humor which helps her in overcoming all ob- stacles. She is Dl'aC'CiC2-l- minded always trying to im- prove situations which re- quire it. Never moody or tempermental always the genuine Vidella.! CELIA HIRSCHLER Bluffton, Ohio Celia's sense of humor never fails her. She sees the humorous side of every thing and thus finds many rough places smoothed. Or- dinarily she is very quiet and industrious. When one speaks of music, it is then that her shyness and reticence are broken, and her face lights up, for she is exceed- ingly fond of her violin which she plays much for her own enjoyment. Ah, but when one sees the sun- shine upon her hair-it ap- pears as spun gold radiantly beautiful. She is a faithful student always willing to do whatever she can to help in any project. Although not intimately acquainted with a large number of those out- side her own class, most of the college can recall seeing her hurrying bright and early down college road for that 7:45. JAMES LIU Kai Chow, Hopei, China James is a rcal friend and jolly fellow. His serious mimledness and high ideals have been a real inspiration to us. That friendly smile of his goes a long way in building up lasting friend- ships. We will miss him next year. if if VESTA HOSTETTLER Smithville, Ohio Rightly is she called Vesta, this gentle guardian of truth and duty. NVe are glad that sh'e has decided to join this junior class, after hav- ing taught music for a num- ber of years. Perhaps it was teaching which has made her more serious- minded than most of us. However. she does have a jolly disposition which is tempered by kindness and thoughtfulness, tho one must characterize her ever, as quiet, unassuming and studi- ous. Often she is seen, brief case in hand hastening to the library where she spends many hours in study. We hope that her lovely singing voice will always be used to cheer others. Many students remember the enjoyable programs presented by her on student recital programs during the past year. A VERA LOCHER Pandora, Ohio A little lass with light curly hair and blue eyes is this member of the Junior class. She is modest, re- served and intellectual. Does anybody want some WOH for the afternoon? This was the question which this little Miss has quite fre quently been asking this winter. Vera has shown much interest in Y. W. es- pecially in social service work. She is kind and Will- ing to help anyone in need. Her work she does with con- scientiousness and sincerity. To her friends she is a source of joy for on'e never comes to the end of know- ing her. Vera is interested in plants, birds and last but not least, humans. She seems to enjoy the company of certain seniors who also hail from the great city, Pandora. w'fn1'nwl:,f:i1, 33 MARGE LANTZ Topeka, Ind. Here is one of the peppiest coeds Bluffton boasts and she hails from Topeka, Ind. Everyone knows Lantzy- whether it be through her gayety, friendliness, or her ability as a song-bird, we can't tell. She is one of the staunchest routers for the Beavers and her school spirit is so overdowing that it is infectious. When asked to sing or help on different committees, Marge will cheerfully do her part. If you didn't see her as the pompous old grandmother in The Goose Hangs High you have indeed missed a treat, for her impersonation contributed much to the suc- cess of the Junior class play. Let anyone with the blues be with Marge and the blues will vanish in no time at all. GALEN LEATHERMAN Hoytville, Ohio The I-loytville Flash with a million dollar smile, that's our Gady. He is our all around athlete and made an ideal Basket Ball captain. His interests tend to lean toward Biological Science- and blonde women! He is enthusiastic, good natured, and an all around good fel- ow. HUGH MAURER Meadows, Illinois Maurer is his name, you bet, and he's a huge piece of humanity too. Not only is he known as the bucking center on the football team, but as a man of high schol- astic standing. He simply cannot be stumped. The harder he's used in football, or by the Profs., the more ability he displays. To know him personally is a treat not to be ignored, for under the rather surface and reserved nature he is a re- fined, cultured and wide awake prarie son whose trick knee and stiff wrist but spurn on to the harder. Hugh has a minor in Ger- man and is majoring in History. His hobby is to laugh at Ba.ker's simple answers to Prof. Smith's catchy questions. MARGUERITE PIFER Rawson, Ohio Here is a girl that's a good friend to everyone. She has a wonderfully contagious She's a sport in smile. every way, and a jolly good pal. Marguerite is a bril- student majoring in liant Latin, all the same she finds plenty of time to spend in the moonlit breezes with her boy friend from Northern. KATHRYN MOYER Quakertown, Pa. Kate, a Junior without whom we could not get along, hails from the popu- lar pretzel state. Even tho she ain't dutch much she can change her v's to w's and likes to 'eat scrapple. She is a real friend to all, willing to help anyone with their personal problems or assist the music students in the removal of the dreaded fifths and octaves in har- mony. She is interested in piano and organ and very efficiently shows us her abilities at Student Recitals. In addition to her musical fingers she has in her con- trol some voice cords which lend themselves very well, Because of her fine looks and her pleasing personality, she has also been elected Maid of Honor for this year. Yes, Kate fills a large niche in Our class. ROBERT NAFFZIGER Dcercreek, Ill. Coming to us f'rom an Illinois school Bob soon ea1'ned a place in the heart of every class member with his quiet, cheerful attitude toward the world and people in general. Despite his easy going attitude he is one of the hardest workers in the junior roll and never quite gets enough. As long as anything remains to be done on any committee Bob is on the scent. His contribution to the class play will long be remember- ed for his belling at critical moments showed a real ar- tistic touch, And we're still trying to figure out whether it was he or Ivan Badert- sch'er who broke the picture and gave the production a taste of real comedy for di- version. BEATRICE OBENOUR Lafayette, Ohio Beatrice is a busy Junior for she commutes daily from her home in Lafayette and carries a. full schedule. She has pretty red hair which helps to 'emphasize her friendly smile which every- one shares. Altho she is quite reserved, she is very friendly and is a true pal, indeed. She was a Fresh- man with the class of '31 but because of the quality and quantity of the class of '32 she has chosen to join us. She has chosen English for her major and proves to be very much interested in it, and quite capable. For her minor she is taking ,Home Economics in which We are sure she is efficient and can nobly undertake it. Her greatest accomplish- ment is cranking Fords. EDNA RAMSEYER Smithville, Ohio Our class would be very incomplete without this jolly member, for she takes an active part in class affairs, th-3 Y. W. organization, Glee Club, A Cappella and hiking. Although a very busy student she will always take time to serve on all sorts of com- miirees. They seem to be her specialty. LORETTA RIGEL Leipsic, Ohio Black eyes that sparkle-- black hair that is curly-- you'd know Loretta any- where you met her, She is a Buckeye hailing: out from behind Deipsic. She is a cheerful and earnest worker and may be depended upon to do conscientiously the tasks assigned her. Her main interest seems to be art and she is happiest when on the third floor of Collelxe Hall mixing: oil paints, mak- ing miniature lakes. or painting pastel landscapes, While working: up here, hours fly by but she never notices them, and often may miss lunch without even Sriv- im: it a, second thouirht. She has a conscientious dis- position and is indeed a friend of everyone. Her fondness for dogs is another of her many virtues. WILLIAM STAUFFER Palm, Pa. Lefty hails from the Upretzel state and seems to be happiest when he is studying history or some social problem. He is a second floor Windjammer and is frequently heard arguing on such questions as Ista Advertising or The Technique of a Left Handed Baseball pitcher. RALPH RUHL Bluffton, Ohio Ralph seems to be a lad of few words. He enjoys heing' alone and is interested in natu1'e. Last summer he and Tiny Kliewer spent the vacation roaming about the west and were even stranded on the desert. Ralph is usu- ally seen by himself or up in the art room where he busies himself making pos- ters for college Jzames or social activities. He is cap- able, dependable. enthusias- tic and a good l'ellow. Liv- ing: in the town he is another of the many who are not so well known to the entire student body but is reckoned as a very close friend by all his intimates. After contri- buting his share toward the progress of this year's Ista during the First semester Ralph's presence was greatly missed when he dropped out of school at midterm. MACK SHAFFER Leipsic, Ohio Mack joined our ranks last fall after havinir spent his previous college days at other Ohio schools. During the past few years he has been out of colleyre teaching school and officiating athletic contests. His reputation as a football and basketball referee extends over most of Northwestern Ohio and his success in this capacity dur- ing the past fall and winter have been in continual de- mand. This toirether with the fact that he drives to school from Leipsic daily makes it a little difficult for us to know him as well as we ought. We sincerely hope he likes our college and has chosen Bluffton as his Alma Mater for we would like to have this jolly, good natured junior in our midst again next year. MARY RODABAUGH Williamstown, Ohio Mary is a quiet unassum- ing: girl. She came to join our class this fall after hav- ing taught for several years. Maybe this is one reason why she is seen at her book and in the library so often for she might know what it means not to know a les- son. She is very serious and conscientious with her work Her favorite study seems to be the study of ancients, for Latin is her major. When asked for help we flnd no- body more willing: to aid than this little Miss. Hiking is one of her favorite hobbies and so she is distinguished on the campus by her walk. Her favorite hobby is writ- ing: notes in class periods. LOUIS TEAGUE Chicago, Ill. Louis Teague, or Louie as We all know him, hails from the Windy City. A musician without doubt, to which his trombone and fiddle will testify. A keen sense of humor, a conscien- tious attitude toward his studies, combined with high ideals, make him a real fel- low and a fine student. PETE VOS Chicago, Ill. Hailing from the windy city, Pete, one of our Chica- goans, has made his humor known and his laughter ring to the far corners of the earth. He may be only a butcher's son, but he sure has given the town barbers some keen competition, ac- cording to the prosperous looking sign on his door. In addition to showing a deep fondness for his favor- ite tea and his daily naps, Pete has shown a great in- terest in music and athletics. He has found a great source of pleasure in giving his co-ed acquaintances the benefit of his companionship whenever tlre occasion has Dresented itself. Pete is a true friend and a willing worker, underneath his seri- ousness is a jovial and happy nature. HARRY YODER Goshen, Ind. We used to think min- isters were very solemn, wore frock coats and silk hats, carried a cane, and were even practical jokers. The minister of our class shatters these notions at once. Genial, humorous. friendly. Harry wins a warm place in the heart ot everyone. As Y Dresident, glee club member or minister in the pulpit, Harry gives himself, and what more can one ask? SUSIE WARKENTIN Mt. Lake, Minn. Did someon'e mention the Gopher state? This modest little maid has left Mountain Lake to spend four short years among us. Following the good examples of sev- eral older brothers and sis- ters, she is the sixth one out of the family to atend Bluff- ton College. Reserved and quiet, she naturally does not tell us everything that goes on in h'er mind. However, she does not beat around the bush when the truth is de- manded, but freely Hoats her opinion. Although not majoring in music she has done creditable work as a soprano singer in Gl'ee Club and A Cappella. The Y. VV. can depend on Susie to help make a pro- gram, serve eats, pick May Howers or whatever it may be. She works with a vim and vigor which portrays her wholeheartedness. HELEN YODER Goshen, Ind. A friend in need, is a friend indeed. That's Helen. Is she goodheartedi' She would give her last cent to aid someone and walk miles out of her way to run an errand or do a good turn to someone. If there is any dirty work to be done, Helen is right there to lend a help- ing hand. She is indeed on-e of the good Samaratans of the college. This fairheaded Hoosier girl who is deeply interested in world service, aims to someday be of ser- vice to humanity. She is one who really lives up to her ideals. Taking a kind motherly interest in her fel- low workers she worries much about the petty troubles of everyone else. She is reserved to the majority of students, but those who really know her find her quite congenial, and indeed a pearl of great price. 36 STEPHEN WANG Kai Chow, Hopei, China A broad friendly smile. That's Stephen from far away China. He is an am- bitious worker and an all around fellow. In athletics he has proven himself to be both a basketball and ten- nis player of no mean abili- ty. Stephen is always busy, but he has time for a chat with anyone. His high ideals and level headed thinking go far with him in attaining his purpose. Next year he is going to Bethel to further his education while in this country. He has been here but a short time, however, he has proven himself to be a real friend to everybody. We certainly are sorry to see him leave, for We feel him as one of us. AL BAYES Bluffton, Ohio Al is not a junior, but was grouped with them for convenience sake. He was :I post-graduate student the first semester. He runs a milk route in Bluffton. He is rather reserved save among his friends, full or self confidence and has proven his ability as a busi- ness man. 1 ? 49 SOPHOMORES Sophomore Men Cleon Althaus, William Ray Augsburger, Wade F. Basinger, Eugene George Benroth, Eugene E. Bigler, Harry Bogart, Warren Campbell, Homer Clemens, Anthony J. Deckert, Mark J. Detweiler, John E. Hartzler Jr., Reno Hilty, Alfred Hirschler, Lloyd Imhoff, George Kirchofer, Waldo Kliewer, Arthur J. Krehbiel, Donald Mc- Cafferty, Harold Maurer, Russell E. Miller, William C. Munson, Clair Nye, Verdi Ruesser, Donald K. Risser, Herbert Roszhart, Robert Schaeublin, Merle Schwartz, Timothy Shenk, Orlo Sprunger, Delmar Stahly, Allen Stauffer, John Stipp, Ray Sutter, Al Quinlan, Norman Triplett, James Walston, John Wittenbrook and Robert Maxwell. 38 fy, :aw , iii pref! o - A I Sophomore Women Avonelle Amstutz, Veldine Amstutz, Christine Blosser, Ruth E. Greding, Dolores McCarty, Vernice McElroy, Adeline Elizabeth Neuen- schwander, Elva Alice Oesch, Hildegard Quiring, Dorothy Ruth, Henri- etta Schneck, Stella Mabel Steiner, Marion Emro Straley, Geraldine E. Swank, Dorotha Thompson, Mildred Mae Tschantz, Jeanette Wallace, Sylvia Watkins, Ruth Pauline Weber, Carrie Yant, Irene Yoder, Helen Augusta Yoder and Effie Marie Zuercher. 39 Sophomore Class History After reaching its first oasis in the all too short journey thru college the sophomore caravan is well along in its trek toward Mecca. ' Altho members of the class played an important role in school activities during their first year they carried off still greater honors during the last two semesters to rank among the outstanding leaders. Near the close of the football season the sopho- mores and juniors combined forces long enough to give the frosh-senior forces a 13 to 0 drubbing in an inter-class grid contest but were cheated out of further chances to display their athletic prowess when the traditional Tug-O-War was called off be- cause of a lack of rain. Four members of the class won letters in foot- ball,,Harry Bogart, Waldo Kliewer, Herbert Rosz- hart and Robert Schaeublin gaining the coveted awards. Football numerals were given to Anthony Miss Barnard , , Deckert, Norman Triplett and Reno Hllty. In basketball four of the six lettermen were sophomores with a large number of reserves and second team men also coming from the class. Sophomores earning letters were Robert Scheaublin, Tim Shenk, Don Risser and John Hartzler. Scheaublin, l-lartzler and Risser won their awards for the second year in season play. The spring sports season found Don Risser and Russell Miller playing as regulars on the baseball team and Robert Scheaublin, Warren Campbell, Orlo Sprunger, Alfred Hirschler, Herbert Roszhart and Waldo Kliewer as members of the track squad. Cleon Althaus served as captain of the tennis team with Norman Triplett, Waldo Kliewer and John Hartzler, other sophomores, comprising the regular lineup. Sophomores also played leading roles in other school activities. The class was represented on debate teams by John Hartzler, Cleon Althaus, Alfred Hirschler and Eugene Bigler. The Witmarsum staH roster included the following members of the class: John Wittenbrook, Cleon Althaus, Eugene Bigler, Alfred Hirschler, William Munson,AWilliam Augsburger, Allen Staufer, Marlon Straley, Timothy Shenk and Al Quinlan. At a class meeting early in the year Verdi Ruesser, who joined the group after a year's absence from school, was named president to succeed John Hartzler, leader of the class during the freshman term. Russell Miller was elected vice president. 40 FRESHMEN Freshmen Men John Backensto, Ivan Bailey, Francis Baumgartner, Richard Bixel, Harold Blosser, Waldo Brand, John Burkett, Rueben Conrad, Herbert Coon, Alvin Crawford, Henry Detweiler, Frederick Droesch, William Lloyd Edwards, Kenneth Elliott, Jacob Fretz, Winfield Fretz, Maynard Geiger, Millard Herr, Herman Hilty, Joe Hilty, Ray C. Hooker, Ray- mond Hostettler, Cloyd Hurley, Floyd Hurley, William Huttenlocher, George Jackson, Charles Kelley, Edward Kesler, Gerald Kriebel, Carl Laulfer, Clifton Lehman, Leslie Lehman, Harry Liechty, Glenn Mor- gan, Orlo S. Moser, Edward Moyer, Arthur Naiziger, Kenneth New- land, Russell Osmon, Eldon Riechenbach, Owen Roberts, Galon Roda- baugh, Carroll Schrock, Carl Smucker, Carold Steiner, Dana Whitmer, Lawrence Wooden, Lee Winifred Yoder, Leonard Yoder and Orren Zimmerman. 42 Freshmen Women Mae Belle Amstutz, Alice Bachman, Helen Badertscher, Helen Basinger, Marcella Basinger, Margaret Beckwith, Sara Esther Beechy, Mary Ellen Gerber, Lois Gilliom, Iona Good, Marie Hall, Corinn King, Anna Kathryn Culp, Doris Kummery, Eloise Lugibill, Leora Margaret Mosiman, Marcella Mildred Motter, Alice L. Nicholson, Elvira Nis- wander, Leola Ruth Nusbaum, Mildred Obenour, Vera Reichenbach, Ruth Hazel Rodabaugh, Carolyn Louise Romey, Virgina Ruth Ruhl, Mildred Ruth Seitz, Celia Ruth Sprunger, Burnetta Steiner, Josephine Steiner, Audrey Marcella Steiner, Mary Kathryn Thutt, Virginia Tripplehorn, Selma Warkentine, Helen Williamson, Mildred Wolfe, Hazel Mae Woods and Virgina Zepp. 43 Freshman Class History Taking part in the caravan of college life was a new experience for a large goup of abashed freshmen at the start of the school year last fall and it was not hard to distinguish the newcomers from those who had been acclimated in earlier seasons even tho the traditional green caps and arm bands did not make their appearance until late in October. The class started its activities in college by electing Russell Osmon president and Carolyn Romey secretary soon after the opening of school. Prof. Wilbur Howe was chosen advisor for the group. Three members of the class distinguished them- selves in football by earning letters. They were Henry Detweiler, Millard Herr and Jacob Fretz. Several other first year men qualified for numerals and undoubtedly will make their marks next season. P1'0feSS0f Howe In basketball Fred Droesch was the only freshman earning a letter. After playing thru the season as a regular center Droesch earned all conference recognition by being placed on the second all star team selected by coaches of the Little Big Five loop. Spring sports again found the freshmen active. Among those showing well in baseball were Ray Hooker, Henry Detweiler, Lloyd Edwards and John Backensto. Fresh- men track men were Reuben Conrad, Millard Herr, Eldon Reichenbach, Harry Liechty, Jacob Fretz and Edward Kesler. Liechty earned a letter in cross country, earlier in the year. Two members of the college cheer leading staff were selected from the class, our president and Harry Liechty serving in that capacity. Student managers were chosen almost entirely from the f'rosh with Kenneth Newland, Charles Kelley and Kenneth Elliott. Kenneth Newland also distinguished himself in music circles, singing one of the solo parts in The Messiah, and acting as glee club soloist. Several members of the class were in the glee club including Edward Moyer and Gerald Krebiehl who played trumpet duets in a very commendable manner. Freshmen members of the Witmarsum staff were V ernice McElroy, Charles Kelley, Carl Smucker, Fred Droesch, Corinn King and Russell Osmon. So ends the first of four successful years destined for the class of 1934. And if you think we've done things in a big way during our first year here, wait until next fall. 44 cipwiiviiies The Student Senate The student government system in vogue at Bluffton college is headed by the Senate, composed of two seniors, two juniors and one sophomore. John Keller was named president of the group this year with Grace Albrecht serving as secretary- treasurer. Other representatives on the governing body were Elizabeth Habegger, Harry Yoder and Arthur Krehbiel. Dean Edmund G. Kaufman and Prof. H. W. Berkey acted as advisors of the group. Functions of the Senate are administrative and legislative and are aimed at serving the student body as the majority sees fit. To the Senate is given the sole charge of appointing the Honor Court. It also supervises the election of the May Queen and Popular Man, selection of the Student Tribunal, May Day Chairmang Maid of Honor and the Witmarsum Editor. Laws enacted by a majority of the Senate are put into effect following ratification by the faculty. Dean Kaufman Yoder Habcgger Albrecht Keller 45 Althaus Tschan tz Gratz Badertscher Thielm an Berkey The Student Tribunal ln Bluffton College student government the Tribunal serves as the judicial department and to it are referred all violations of school rules. The purpose of the court is to promote high standards of conduct among students by a tolerant attitude in the interpreta- tion and enforcement of rules. It acts in immediate conjunction with the Senate in practically all cases and is subordinate to the higher organization. Part of the purpose of the Tribunal is to foster and preserve worthy traditions and ideals connected with the school. It is composed of representatives from each class. Wilbur Berkey, a junior, was named president of the Tribunal this year and was ably assisted in the work by Elvira Gratz, Jacob Thielman, Ella Mosiman and Paul Hasson, seniorsg Ivan Badert- scher, Kathryne Lugibill and Esther Basinger, juniorsg Mildred Tschantz and Cleon Althaus, sophomores, and Winifleld Fretz and Esther-B1echy, freshmen. During the last year the Tribunal was given the sole power to interpret and enforce all college rules as long as they were not in variance with the Senate's interpretation. lt is not the aim of the organization to be one of repression or coercion but of helpful- ness to the students. It carries out its policies for the good of the student body, according to the demands of justice. It proceeds as a court to investigate misdemeanors, passes verdicts of innocence ot guilt upon the offender and determines the nature of punishment. As a cooperative body between the faculty and students the success of the Tribunal is largely determined by its favor with both groups. Lu gibill Fretz Basinger I-Iasson Mosiman 46 Kimi' ll ll Thcspians Dramatic Society Although one of the collegeis newest organizations the Thespians immediately assumed a position of leadership rank- ing second to no other activity. Formed late in the fall after several previous attempts had been made to organize a college dramatic society, the club gained instant favor with the student body. Orclen Smucker was elected president of the organization with Tim Shenk serv- ing as secretary-treasurer. Entertainment for many of the col- lege social gatherings during the year was provided by the Thes- pians with nearly every member of the club taking part in at least one program. The club meets weekly in College hall and its activities cover a wide range of stage experience. During com- mencement week the club will stage The Swan, a well known three act comedy, as its contribution to the gala season. Daily re- Sm ucke r hearsals for the play were started late in March and have been continued un- der the direction of Prof. Wibur Howe, advisor of the cub. Members of the club are: Mae Belle Amstutz, Lilly Bachman, Mary Baum- gartner, Margaret Beckwith, Waldo Brandt, Fred Droesch, Kathryn Fenton, Lucille Freed, John Hartzler, Cloyd Hurley, Floyd Hurley, William Hutten- locher, Charles Kelley, Delvin Kirchofer, Margaret Kohli, Winifred Krehbiel, Eloise Luginbihl, Martha Moser, Ella Mosiman, Adeline Neuensch- wander, Kenneth Newland, Russell Osmon, Alice Oesch, Margaret Pifer, Loretta Rie- gel, Virginia Ruhl, Mildred Tschantz, Tim Shenk, Orden Smucker, Marion Straley, Dorotha Thompson, Ruth Weber, Allen Stauffer, John Wittenbrook, Norman Trip- lett, Henry Detweiler and Millard Fretz. Arden R. Baker Editor-in-Chief The 1931 Ista One of the greatest tasks facing each succeeding Junior class is the production of the school yearbook, The Istaf' This book can truly be said to be one of the lasting monuments left by each graduating class, for in it one finds a complete record of all the happenings of the school year, carefully set in both pictorial and literary form. The name itself claims its origin from the Indian word eye and to be true to its import the volume must record all of the interest and importance that occurs throughout the year. This year the task of editing the book was given to Arden Baker with Wilbtlr Berkey serving as busi- ness manager. Ivan Badertscher as managing editor, carried one of the most important positions on the editorial staf in a highly capable and commendable manner. Other valuable service was rendered by 'Harry Yoder. sports editorg Edna Ramseyer, associ- ate editorg Kathryn Moyer and Paul Anglemeyer, copy editors 5 and Grace Albrecht and Ralph Ruhl, art and mounting editors. The editorial staff Was further aided in its 'Work by the services of Marguer- ite Lantz, Kathryne Lugibill, Winifred Thompson and Lucille Amstutz. On the business staff Berkey was aided by Wil- liam Stauffer, advertising manager, LaVerne Geiger, assistant advertising manager, and LaVerne Basinger circulation manager. Geiger Yoder Ramseyer Stauffer Ruhl 48 The 1931 Ista Many innovations were introduced in The 1931 Ista, which although not as large as volumes pub- lished in the two preceding years, was aimed at making up in quality what it lacked in quantity. In recording the happenings of school life thruout the year, new and radical styles of pictorial makeup and printed form were used. Four color work was used on division pages for the first time in the history of the college and heads of the staff provided for a further touch of color in outlining a scenic section in two color work. Although editing a smaller yearbook the saving in size was made in cutting the literary work and editors found it possible to use a larger number of cuts in making up the volume. Behind all the activities connected with the pro- duction of The 1931 Ista there has been one steadfast purpose. The book must do more than record the events of the year in its pages-to it is entrusted the interpretation of Bluffton to those who do not know her, to preserve joyous and momentous events for those who live through them and to chronicle in picture and word the history of BluEton's yearly growth and activity. And if in this book the endur- ing forms that make up one year of college life are preserved, the trust has been fulfilled. Wilbur L. Berkey Business Manager Anglcmeyer Moyer Basinger Albrecht Badertschcr 49 Ordcn C. Smucker Editor-in-Chief The Witmarsum Edited by Orden Smucker for the second con- secutive year and with a capable staff taking a rral interest in producing a better school newspaper, The Witmarsum continued to make rapid progress in all departments. Problems of newspaper writing and makeup were discussed thruout the year at weekly meetings of the Press club under the direction of Prof. Wilbur Howe, faculty advisor for student publications. The same makeup policy adopted the preced- ing year was carried over into this school term by Smucker and proved very successful. The 1930-31 program called for the publication of 30 copies of the paper and very few weeks passed without an issue of the journal. Special columns, the publication of open letters and interesting feature stories included in each issue of the paper made it one of the most inter- esting series ever published at the school. All students are eligible to compete for positions in the Press club, which is in charge of the publica- tion of The Witmarsum. At the beginning of each fall term tryouts are held and new staff members are selected from the most likely candidates. Kirchofcr Kelley Bigler Wittenhmok W. Stauifcr King Hirschler Bachman Althaus Geiger 50 Staff Members This year's Witmarsum staff was onc of the largest and most experienced in years and as a consequence produced a paper far above the average in ranking. It was very capably handled by Ordcn Smucker, editor-in-chief, and Ivan Geiger, business manager. Smucker was assisted in planning and making up the paper by an experienced advisory staff of Arden Baker, managing editorg Warren Weiss, John Wittenbrook and William Staufer, associate editors. Cleon,Althaus served as sports editor. Geiger's assistants included Wilford Geiger, associate business managerg Eugene Bigler, adver- tising managerg Alfred Hirschler, assistant adver- tising managerg William Munson and William Augsburger, circulation managers. Members of the reportorial staff, which hand- led most of the actual writing, were Ivan Bader- tscher, Allen Stauffer, Vernice McElroy, Charles Kelley, Carl Smucker, Marion Straley, Fred Droesch, Corinn King, Delvin Kirchofer, Ralph Blosser, Lilly Bachman, Russell Gsmon, Al Quin- lan, Timothy Shenk and Josephine Steiner. Edi- torials were written by the editor and his asso- ciates with staff writers making frequent contri- butions to the department. Special columns were written by Ivan Badertscher, Clcon Althaus and Arden Baker. Ivan Geiger Business Manager Iilosscr Drocsch Stralcy Osmon A. Stau Her Quinlan Smuckcr McElroy YVciss Baderischer 51 Religious Activities The Christian college is naturally expected to have a religious atmosphere, else there would be no place in our modern educational curriculum for the denominational school. True to its type Bluffton is impregnated with a spirit of religious zeal that ap- peals to the student of sincere purposes and which grips the entire realm of student life. Stress is laid upon a religion of life and service rather than one of pure dogma. Bluffton provides many organizations founded for religious purposes other than the Young men's and Young women's Christian associations which are vital far-tors on the campus. Vesper services are held every other Sunday with programs of varied interest that never fail to strike a responsive chord in the student body and the surrounding community. Speakers engaged to appear at these services are men of distinction and originality and rarely fail to attract large audiences. The annual Bible lectures, one of the oldest of college traditions, are one of the outstanding sources of power in the campus religious artivities. During the past winter Dr, George L. Robinson, one of the outstanding theologians of the nation, appeared here in the six day period of lectures. Dr. Robinson pre- sented morning and evening lectures during his stay here the first week in February and proved a source of inspiration to many. The World Service group, an organization of students interested in world wide problems of relig- ion and better fellowship, was unusually successful in its weekly programs during the past year. The group was headed by Dean Kaufman and planned several interesting meetings open to the public in addition to handling its own private program. Daily chapel services held at the close of the morning classes also prove to be a vital factor in the religious and cultural life of the student body. In addition to talks by faculty members and stu- dents, speakers from the outside are brought in for messages along religious and cultural lines. Depu- tations and gospel teams many times are sent out from the college to take charge of meetings in other towns and communities. 52 Y. M. C. A. The Bluffton college Y. M. C. A. unit is linked with most of the college activities and traditions with its constant aim of service. Weekly meetings held in the Lincoln hall lobby are only one phase of the varied manner in which the organization serves the school. One of the first contacts new students make with the college is thru the medium of handbooks printed and distributed by the associa- tion. Soon after the opening of the school year the College Mixer is staged in the gymnasium thru the cooperation of both the Y. M. and Y. W. C. A. The Y Stag is another welcome social activity during each fall term. The association has constructed and maintains a woodland cabin on the college farm during the last two years. Finishing touches on the construction of the building were made this spring and now the place serves as a pleasant woodland retreat for student parties and picnic groups. Ralph Blosser, president of the organization, proved a very capable and energetic leader and was capably assisted by the cabinet of 11 members. Members of the cabinet were John Keller, Orden Smucker, Frank Mitchell, Wilbur Berkey, John Hartzler, Warren Weiss, Verdi Ruesser, Ivan Geiger, Delvin Kirchofer, William Stauffer and Roy Mohr. 53 Y. W. C. A. The college Y. W. C. A. organization plays an invaluable part in the social, religious and intellectual life in Bluffton college and has long been recognized as a vital force on the campus. This year, under the capable leadership of Vivienne Musselman, president, the influence of the club was felt in many college activities. At the start of the year the group cooperated with the Y. M. C. A. in holding the annual Y Mixer in the gymnasium, then entertained all girls of the institution at a tea in Ropp Hall dur- ing the next Week. Another tea honoring the wives of faculty members was held later in the year. The association has its own room in College Hall where meet- ings are held every Thursday afternoon. Well planned programs include the appearance of out-of-town speakers, faculty members and school musicians. A deputation sent to Lake Geneva each sum- mer brought back many inspirational thoughts which were also worked into the past year's program. Hikes and campfire meet- ings in the spring were also Welcome additions to the year's program and brought an added touch of variety. Members of the cabinet, headed by Miss Musselman, are Grace Albrecht, Charlotte Basinger, Winifred Krehbiel, Vera Locher, Kathryn Moyer, Vernice McElroy, Irene Yoder, Lucille Freed, Martha Moser, Gwendolyn Basinger, Edna Ramseyer and Josephine Steiner. Miss Clara Birky is the faculty advisor of the group. 54 I l J Conservatory of Music The Bluffton College Conservatory of Music has won an enviable reputation for itself during the past five years and is constantly mouting to new heights of triumph as the semesters pass. Music has always been fostered by the school and the depart- ment is one of the largest and most capably managed in the institution. Bluffton glee clubs are well known thruout the United States, east of the Mississippi because of their annual tours, which bring them into contact with music lovers in many communities. The vesper choir, or college A Capella organization, is one of the outstanding school activities and presents sacred concerts in towns and churches in the vicinity of the college. ' A music course, inaugurated by Dr. Mosiman in 1910, annually brings to Bluffton some of the outstanding artists of the nation. During the past season vocal and instrumental concert artists of world wide repute appeared on the music course program. Students in the conservatory have conducted programs in many high schools in this district during the year in addition to taking important parts in many college programs. The department is headed by Prof. Otto Holtkamp, dean of the conservatory. Faculty members in the branch are Prof. Russell E. Lantz, Mrs. Pearl Bogart Mann, Miss Eleanor Barnard and Prof. Sidney Hauenstein. by A Capella Choir The A Capella choir, under the efficient direction of Russell A. Lantz, has completed a most successful year. The members of the choir have shown a fine spirit of co- operation and a willingness to master the best types of sacred music. The members have been chosen with the greatest of care, permitting only those who have had a will- ingness to learn the finer type of music, a keen sense of responsibility and fine vocal abilities to sing with the group. Officers elected at the opening of the year included Ralph Blosser, presidentg Ella Mosiman, secretaryg George Stultz, business manager, and Clarence Naffziger, treasurer. The choir was enlarged this year bring- ing the total number of voices to 54. It sings regularly at vesper services which are held every two Weeks in the College Hall chapel. Several special programs have been presented this year, one at the Mennonite church at Berne, Ind., and the others at McComb, Pandora and Lima. The choir has received the highest compliments and credit for its fine renditions and excellent selections of music. In looking back over the year heads of the organization feel that it has accomp- lished two fine purposes-that of interesting members of the choir in good music and giv- ing the best work to the public. SOPRANOS Elizabeth Habegger, Mareeyle Fett, Sylvia Wat- kins, Kathryn Moyer, Gwendolyn Basinger, Esther Beechy, Caroline Romey, Vesta Hostettler, Lois Gil- liom, Susie Warkentin, Katherine Kulp, Margaret Lantz, Durtha Thompson, Lucille Amstutz, Viola Haberkmnp, Janette Wallace, Elvira Niswander, Ruth Weber. ALTOS Katherine Thutt, Alice Oesch, Henrietta Schneck, Charloite Basinger, Mabelle Amslutz, Corinne King, Mildred Seitz, Eloise Luginhuhl, Edna Ramseyer, Mabel Amstutz, Hilda Amstutz, Katherine Luginbuhl, Ella Mosiman, Josephine Steiner, Edith Steiner, Martha Moser. TENORS Louis Teague, Eldon Reichenbach, Leslie Leh- man, Arthur Krehbiel, Glenn Morgan, Orlo Sprunger, Verdi Ruesser, Reno Hilty, Ralph Blosser, Kenneth Newland, Harry Leichty. BASS Raymond Sutter, Waldo Brand, Pete Vos, Clar- ence Natfziger, Delvin Kirchufer, George Stultz, Ed- die Moyer, Clifton Lehman and Harry Yoder. -...,v Girls Glee Club SOPRANOS Elizabeth Habeggcr, Kathryn Moyer, Kathryn Kulp, Carolyn Romey, Susie War- kentin. MEZZO -- SOPRANOS Esther Beechy. Eloise Luginhill, El- vira Niswander, Marcella Stettler. Stella Steiner, Dortha Thompson, Janette Wallace. CONTRALTOS Mabel Amstutz, Charlotte Basinger, Corrine King. Viola Haberkamp, Ella Mosi- man, Edna Ramseyer, Henrietta Schneck, Josephine Steiner, Mildred Seitz. This year the activities of the Glee Club were limited to the first semester. This understanding was reached at the beginning of the school year and the second semester found us regretfully disbanded. For our public presentations we rendered the cantata, Pan, on a Summer Day, by Paul Bliss. It was given under the splendid direction of Mrs. lVlann and proved once again, her fine ability to really understand music. No other cantata could have proved itself quite so charming and fanciful as this one. Perhaps the number that made the modest appeal was the Great Storm which was partly dramatized with realistic effects of thunder, lightning, and rain. The entire cantata was sung by an ensemble group and many delicate points of blending and shad- ing were reached. The privilege of becom- ing acquainted with this type of music and actually participating in it is a valuable and cultural experience for any girl. Only through the infinite patience and fine musi- cianship of our directors could the cantata have been so successful. The Piper of Pan was given Dec. 11, 1930 in connection with a short musicale presented by a few members of the club. Officers of the club are: President, Eliz- abeth Habeggerg secretary, Susie Warken- ting treasurer, Kathryn Moyerg librarian, Eloise Luginbuhl. 57 The growth of public school music each year brings with it an increased number of talented musicians who are well equipped to carry on the cause of symphonic music. This year the col- lege orchestra has been able to produce the best results in its history owing to the ability of the spirited and interested members. The organization is main- tained not only for the purpose of pre- paring for public rendition, but also because of the great benefit derived from studying the great composers. In addition to studying the stand- ard orchestral works of the famous composers, Nicholai, Tschaikowsky, Han- del, Saint-Saens, Delibes and Beethoven, this year's repertoire also includes those of the American composers, Hadley, Victor Herbert, Skilton, Baron and Kettleby. VIOLINS Louis Teague, Mildred Seilz, Celia Hirschler, Eugene Benrotli, Ken- neth Newland, WVilliam Wells, Vir- ginia Tripplehorn, Mildred Wolfe, Barbara Hauenslein, Vernon Gerber, Mary King, Lucille Niswander. VIOLAS Oswin Luginbuhl, Mnrceyle Felt, Richard Bixel. CELLOS Clayton Bixel, Agnes Amstutz. Corinn King, Armin Hnuenstein. BASSES Josephine Steiner, Eleanor NVorlh- ingtnn. FLUTE Vilas Gerber. The first occasion on which the orchestra appeared was on Sunday after- noon, December 7, 1930, in the college gymnasium. The concert was attended by a large and appreciative audience. A week later the orchestra assisted with the rendition of the Messiahll sung by the College Choral society. The repu- tation of the orchestra not being confined to our vicinity, it was invited to 58 accompany thc rendition of thc Mes- siah presented by the PCIlllJQl'Vlll6 Choral society. An augmented orchestra consisting' of the Bluffton college orchestra and the Findlay orchestra and assisted by musicians from Lima and vicinity was UHOH Charles DeWitt. i:i.lN:5T:- H W-up I V - effected Sunday, May 10, and a concert 'S' , I' I0 '0', . . . ph,:,i11, KL'1lQ,i,u ' in lg' was presented in the First Methodist V Episcopal church at Findlay. On the HORN . . . , ,. following Sunday a similar concert was karl NlSXVill'lIll?l'. . . I I given in the Blufton gymnasium. Sid- 'RUMl '3TSB I I I I M ney Hauenstein, of Bluffton, and Oliver G:f,fl1ieK,.iefcf' lm om Schumacher, of Findlay, divided honors in conducting the programs. This union 'MB N :S -t d r h t 'hi h rod d th Carl Laumer, Carl Hochslcttlcr, cited 6 an 0 C es ra Vx C p . uce e Alvin Augsburger. highest type of orchestra muslc. Plans PERCUSSION R TYMPANI are under. way to organize this group lxzin Gvigcr, Ralph Stearns at the beglnnlng of the next School years plans which represent a worthwhile step in the advancement of music in this vicinity. The success of the year has only been realized thru the untiring' efforts of the conductor whose every energy has been devoted to the presen- tation of better music in the community. Louis Teague is president of the society. Virginia Tripplehorn serves as secretary-treasurer. Sidney Hauen- stvin is director. 59 0 5 N Men's Glee Club Boasting its largest personnel of all time the Bluffton college men's glee club completed one of its most successful years in the history of the organi- zation. ln addition to making a two weeks tour of mid-western states, the club presented a large num- ber of concerts in all parts of Ohio and competed in the Ohio state intercollegiate glee club contest. Russell E. Lantz, director of the club, was as- sisted in its management by the oflicers, Clarence Naifziger, piesidentg Reno Hilty, business manager, and Verdi Ruesser, secretary-treasurer. Harry Yoder handled the publicity for the club during the Easter vacation conce,t tour thru Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. While on the trip the club broadcasted from a Chica- go radio station, Members ofthe organization are John Witten- brook, Leslie Lehman, Arthur Naffzigery Glenn Mor- gan, liaVerne Hasinger, Winfield Fretz, Carl Lautfer, Richard Bixel, Gerald Kreibel, Harold Blosser, Allen Stautler, Victor Gerber, Mark Detweiler, Edward Moyer, Clarence Naifziger, Russell Osmon, Leonard Yoder, William Munson, Waldo Kliewer, Verdi Rues- ser, John Hartzler, James Liu, Stephen Wang, Harry Yoder, Eldon Reichenloach, Pete Vos, Reno Hilty, Owen Roberts, Eugene Bigler, William Edwards, Anthony Deckert, Jacob Fretz, Kenneth Newland, Clifton Lehman, Henry Detweiler, Waldo Brandt, Reuben Conrad, Harry Leichty, Herbert Roszhart, Homer Clemens, Delvin Kirchofer, Orlo Sprunger, Alfred Hirschler and Ivan Bailey. OFFICERS Clarence Naffzigei' President Reno Hilty Bus. Mgr. Verdi Ruesser Sec.-Treas. Russell E. Lantz Director 60 I' Gqyagjgln Jwibm. p MINOR MUSIC ORGANIZAT Hartzler's High Hatters Collegiate Music Makers Band Men's Quartet Women's Quartet Instrumental Novelties Music Activities IONS Students in the conservatory of music assist in the presentation of programs in the school and com- munity in many minor musical organizations in addi- tion the the men's and Women's glee clubs, orchestra, vesper choir and choral society. In addition to pre- senting programs at school social functions this group of organizations appeared in towns and communities surrounding Bluffton on various occasions. Some of the better known musical groups of this kind were Hartzler's High Hatters, a 14 piece band, the Collegiate Music Makers, a variety group of five members, girls and men's duets, trios and quartets, and the college band, which played at all the games. Students in the conservatory also aided in the pre- sentation of daily chapel programs thruout the year. College field men also used representatives of the conservatory to aid-in advertising' the college thru appearances in high schools in this vicinity. 61 Pennsylvania Club With its largest membership in years the Pennsylvania club this season stood out as one of the liveliest organizations in the school. After its organization early in the fall of 1930 the club held many social functions and played a prominent role in scholastic activities. Most of its members come from the same section in Pennsylvania and were well acquainted before enrolling in the school. Members of the club are: Dorothy Ruth, Kathryn T. Moyer, Kathryn M. Moyer, Catherine Kulp, Doris Kummery, Florence Beidler, Homer Clemens, Winfield Fretz, William Stauffer, Allen Stauffer, Warren Weiss, Irwin W. Bauman, H. A. Alderfer, John Backensto, Gerald Kreibel, Henry Detweiler, Edward Moyer and Jacob Fretz. 62 Wayne County Club Hailing from the land of milk and honey members of the Wayne County Club proved their worth in many ways during' the past school year. Altho small in numbers the club had representatives in practicaly every school activity and led the way in most of them. From its group was elected the May Queen, senior class president, business mana- ger of the Witmarsum, two members of the Junior class play cast and the Tribunal president. Three members of the club were regulars on the baseball squad. Members of the club are: Edie Zuercher, Martha Moser, Irene Yoder, Hazel Marie Woods, Edna Ramseyer, Mildred Tschantz, Wilbur Berkey, Victor Gerber, Ivan Badertscher, Russell Miller, Carroll J. Schrock, Delvin Kirchofer and George Kirchofer. ii -'ii 63 Bluffton Club Members of the Bluffton club were found in every school activity and proved capable leaders in anything they turned their hands to. Altho living in the town the Blufftonites have a deep interest in the college as has been demonstrated in the keen interest that they take in all the various phases of school life. The club's membership roster includes the follow- ing: John Hartzler, Donald McCafferty, Wade Bas- inger, Herman Hilty, Millard Herr, Ivan Geiger, Ken- neth Gallant, Winifred Thompson, Evelyn Niswan- der, Cleon Althaus, William Augsburger, Dana Whitmer, Corinn King, Jeanette Wallace, Lucille Amstutz, Carolyn Romey, Mae Belle Amstutz, Char- lotte Basinger, Dorotha Thompson, Virginia Ruhl, Margaret Kohli, Helen Badertscher, Marcella Bas- inger, Richard Bixel, Iona Good, Marcella Motter, Vera Reichenbach, Virginia Tripplehorn, Marcella Stettler, Josephine Steiner, Norman Triplett, Ruth Greding, Vernice McElroy and Alfred Hirschler. 64' Indiana Club Another organization prominent in college social activities was the Indiana club composed of fifteen students from the good old Hoosier state. The club enjoyed many Weiner roasts, hikes and other outings during the year. Coming from cen- tral Indiana most of the members were acquainted before enrolling in the college. Members of the organization were prominent in most of the col- lege activities and held positions of responsibility and leadership in many of them. Members of the club were Adeline Neuensch- wander, Ruth E. Weber, Margaret Gage, Alice Oesch, Lois Gilliom, Christine Blosser, Marguerite Lantz, Celia Sprunger, Harry Homer Leichty, Verdi Ruesser, Ralph Blosser, Alice Gerig, Clifton Lehman, Leslie Lehman, Mark Detweiler, Harry Yoder and Leonard Yoder. 65 Hartzler Alillaus Bigler Weiss Debate Season Altho not finishing the past season with a startling record so far as wins and losses were concerned Bluffton college debate teams earned the whole hearted support of the student body with their expert handling of constructive and rebuttal speeches. The question debated by Bluffton teams this year was: Resolved: That A System of Compul- sory Unemployment Insurance Should be Adopted by This State. During the season local debaters met representatives from six Ohio conference schools including Ohio Northern university, Mus- kingum college, Heidelberg college, Capital uni- versity, Otterbein college and Toledo university. Seven debates were staged with teams from other schools with the Bluffton men winning two and losing four of the total. The seventh meet was a no decision debate with Ohio Northern on the Lima Open Forum program. In the opening meets of the year the affirma- tive team lost to Muskingum while negative speak- ers were going down to defeat at Capital. Heidel- berg and Otterbein were the next schools to defeat the locals but both Bluffton teams won in a dual match with Capital and Toledo in the closing con- ference match of the season. Bluffton debaters made their last appearance in a debate with Ohio Northern university in the Trinity M. E. church at Lima. No decision was made. 66 Blosser DeWitt Stauffer Hirschler The Squad This year's debate squad was one of the best balanced in the history of the school and Prof. Wilbur Howe, coach, had a wide variety of speak- ers to choose from. Three men with former col- lege debating experience were included in the squad and several other candidates had worked with the squad in past seasons. Experienced speakers re- turning this year were John Hartzler, Cleon Althaus and Alfred Hirschler. William Stauffer and Eugene Bigler had worked with the squad in the previous season and had sufficient experience to merit places on the 1930-31 teams. Three speakers carried the burden of the negative presentation thruout the year. Eugene Bigler was the opening speaker, Cleon Althaus presented the second case and Charles DeWitt closed the constructive argument. In rebuttal Althaus and DeWitt changed speaking positions with Bigler still presenting the opening case. On the affirmative team Coach Howe had a wider variety of speakers. The first debate found William Stauffer as first speaker, Alfred Hirschler second, and John Hartzler, third. In the second debate Warren Weiss presented the opening argu- ment, Hirschler spoke in second place and Hartzler closed the case. Bluffton was represented in the third debate by a team consisting of Stauffer, first speaker, Ralph Blosser, second speaker, and John Hartzler, third speaker. .... ?.-.,.W . .... ,., 67 Dramatic Activities All college ventures into the fields of dramatic presentations proved outstanding successes during the past year. The juniors made the first stage appearance of the season with the presentation of The Goose Hangs High, popular three act problem play early in January, with the Thespians closing the drama season with The Swan, romantic comedy, during commencement week. Several short skits and one act plays also were staged during the year by the Thespians. In The Goose Hangs High Arden Baker and Marceyle Fett played the lead- ing roles as Mr. and Mrs. Ingals, the middle aged father and mother in a typical American family group. Marguerite Lantz appeared in the lovable role of Mrs. Bradley, the grandmother, with Victor Gerber and Lucille Amstutz winning hon- ors as the twins and Wilbur Berkey ap- pearing as Hugh, the older son. Cather- yn Moyer played the part of Dagmar, Hugh's fiancee. Two members of the city council were portrayed by Pete Vos, as Clarence Day, and Galen Leatherman, as Elliot Kimberly. Harry Yoder appeared as Noel Derby, an old friend of the fam- ily, and Alice Gerig played the part of Julia Murdock, a relative. Robert Close appeared as Ronald Murdock, a friend of the children. Esther Basinger was Rhoda, the maid in the Ingals home. 68 .X I Gfhmeiics To this quiet mentor of Bluffton athletic teams discouragement and defeat has never served as any- thing but an inspiration to fight toward higher goals of achieve- ment. Back of his unassuming seriousness there is a Wealth of bubbling good humor so well known to anyone of the campus. His popularity with everyone in the school can well be proved by the large crowds that flock to his office daily for advice and help- and for bright little chats that never fail to enlighten the re- mainder of the day. As to his prowess as a coach-just ask some of the other athletic di- rectors in the conference what they think of' Bluffton teams and you'll find that our Zig gives them plenty of Worries. Varsity B To the Men's Varsity B club is given the trust of upholding high athletic standards and of maintaining traditions of true sportsmanship at Bluffton college. Discussions dealing with college athletic problems are brought out at each meeting of the group. In addition to its other duties the Varsity BH this year inaugurated a new honor athletic ranking for all around athletes and altho none have quali- fied for it as yet officials hope to have several candidates eligible for honors by the close of the year. Those qualifying for the honor rating will be known as Buck Beavers and are to have a separate organization of their own. Members of the club are Ken Gallant, presi- dent, Paul Hasson, secretary-treasurer, Selwyn Judson, Ivan Geiger, Roy Mohr, Jacob Thielman, Galen Leatherman, Hugh Maurer, Edgar Schu- macher, Milo Sprunger, Robert Close, Orlo Sprung- er, Robert Schaeublin, John Hartzler, Donald Ris- ser, Wilbur Berkey, Jacob Fretz, Harry Leichty, Cleon Althaus, Russell Miller, Henry Detweiler, Victor Gerber, Herbert Roszhart, Warren Campbell, Wilford Geiger, Millard Herr, Harry Bogart, Waldo Kliewer, Timothy Shenk, Fred Droesch. Coach A. C. Burcky acts as advisor for the club and aids in planning and supervising its programs. - 70 Football Mohr, Gallant, Bogart, Hassan, Kliewer, Herr, I. Geiger, Schaeublin, Fretz, Close, Detweiler, Roszhart, Leatherman, Maurer and Judson. ' Basketball Leatherman, Droesch, Schaeublin, Shenk, Risser, Hartzler, Hasson and Judson. Track Judson, I. Geiger, Theilman. W. Geiger, Schumacher, M. Sprunger, 0. Sprunger, Schueublin, Leichty, Mohr, Gerber, Camp- bell and Kliewer. Baseball Gallant, Miller, Berkey and Leatherman. Tennis Althaus and I-lartzler. SEASON Earlham 14 ........ Capital 2 ........ Bowling Green 13 .. Defiance 13 ,..,.... Toledo I9 ......... Findlay 26 ..,,.... Ohio Northern 13 .. SCORES Bluffton Bluffton Bluffton Bluffton Bluffton Bluffton Bluffton Football Squad A response of the first roll call issued by Coach Burcky brought thirty-five stalwart lads who were attracted to the gridiron for initial practice. This squad consisted of nine letter men: four seniors, three juniors and two sophomores, along with a host of numeral men and new material. After much deliberation and rearrangement of material the coach succeeded in placing a scrapping and hard to be beaten team on the field. With no outstanding stars the team fought through great difficulties at times to emerge victorious in spirit if not in score. No other team within the conference was more respected by the opposing players and coaches with respect to hard, clean playing than the Bluffton squad. Hampered by injuries the squad at times failed in the crisis of necessary punch but nevertheless recovered very quickly to return stronger than ever. Many real football men were developed throughout the season and thus the future light shines very bright. The squad succeeded in placing one man on the all-conference team, one man on the second all-conference team, and two men on the third conference team. 71 Although the Beaver gridders were un- able to break into the win column during the past year, the season can hardly be termed as a complete failure. Many of the defeats can be attributed to no other than old man jinx which has dogged the Beaver grid camp for the past two years. Time and time again with apparent victory in its grasp the team saw chances for com- ing out on the long end of the score go glimmering as a result of an untimely fluke. Too often stress is laid on the mere win- ning of games. The late Knute Rockne did much for football by stressing' qualities of character developed as a result of par- ticipation in this manly sport. In life it is important to learn to take defeat with a smile making each reverse a challenge to do bigger and better things the next time. This attitude dominated in the Beaver camp this year. There is no vir- tue in crowing about victories. Only a good team is able to stand up under de- feat and like it. With a heavy and powerful line the team at all times displayed excellent de- fensive ability as the low scores of all games indicate. Coach Burcky had only two men of college experience to serve as a nucleus for his backfield. In the offens- ive department of the game the Beavers Bogalt Kliewer Herr 72 Geiger Hasson Schaeublin at times played brilliant ball. In the Bowling Green game Bluffton slashed through a stubborn Falcon defense to stage one of the most brilliant 90 yard marches to a touchdown ever seen in N. W. O. conference athletic circles only to wither before a strong last half attack by the opposition. In the sarne manner victory was apparently in the grasp of Bluffton when Capt. Mohr staged a bril- liant 60 yard run for a touchdown only to go down to defeat in the final minutes of play. Although four letterinen, Mohr, Geiger, Hasson and Gallant will be lost by gradua- tion prospects for a winning season next year are bright with ten lettermen return- ing. Ivan Geiger was again placed on the all- conference eleven at his favorite wing position. Other Beavers receiving honor- able mention were Capt. Mohr, captain- elect Close, Paul Hasson and Kenneth Gallant. Men earning letters during the last sea- son were: Ivan Geiger and Robert Schaeu- blin, endsg Henry Detweiler and Millard Herr, tacklesg Waldo Kliewer, Jacob Fretz and Robert Close, guardsg Paul Hasson, centerg Roy Mohr, fullbackg Ken Gallant, quarterback, and Harry Bogart and Her- bert Roszhart, halfbacks. Although the Beavers did not end the '73 Fretz Qu 0 Gallant season with the enviable record that sev- eral other conference teams could boast, the showing made by Bluffton gridders was especially outstanding. Beaten in every contest the Buffton squad was still one of the most feared in the loop, largely be- cause of the versatility of every first stringer. Gabby Gallant and Roy Mohr, B1uffton's stocking plunging pair, were recognized as two of the outstanding ground gaining threats in this part of the state. Gabby's fight and never faltering determination many times was the only factor that kept the Beavers in the fight, his stellar pass- ing was ever a constant source of worry to any opposition and his clever field gen- eralship branded him as one of the best Bluffton quarterbacks in history. Mohr was small but mighty and a thoro knowledge of football coupled with plenty of iight made him a valuable addi- tion to the Beaver team. Altho crippled during most of the season he came back strong against Ohio Northern to drive 65 yards for a touchdown on a clever play that gave Bluffton the lead for most of the game. Close Detweiler Roszhart 74 Basketball Y Y LETTERMEN Galen Leatherman Donald Risser John Hartzler Robert Schaeublin Fred Droesch Tim Shenk Basketball Season Although this year's team was composed mostly of underclassmen, it proved to be one of the strongest Bluffton has had in several years. Besides playing the Northwestern Ohio colleges, Bluffton played three Ohio conference schools. Otterbein and Northern were beaten and Witten- berg was held to a very low score. Captain Leatherman proved to be one of the mainstays on defense. In several of the games it was his last minute bucket that put the game on ice for Bluffton. Hartzler who held down a forward berth was a much better balanced ball player this year. His height meant many a basket for Bluffton last winter. Risser, who played the other forward, is probably the speediest player in the conference. He also has a very accurate shooting eye. Schaeublin at floor guard displayed a defense that was difficult for any team to penetrate. Red Droesch, who is only a fresh- man, showed real basketball ability in holding down the pivot position. Blufton will have the entire first team back next year, and with some excellent reserve ma- terial, should make a strong bid for champion- ship honors. 76 Reserves A more or less successful season was enjoyed by the basketball B team this year. Although the young Beavers had a slow start, it was not long before Coach Burcky had a well balanced team in operation. Hank Hasson became assistant coach in the latter part of the season. His was the difficult job to get a scoring combination out of all those out for basketball with the B squad. The team improved steadily thruout the sea- son as can readily be seen from the scores of four of the games played. On January 17, the team was defeated by Toledo's B squad with the score of 22-14. But on February 14, Toledo was downed by the young Beavers by a score of 23-19. Like- wise in the first game with Findlay on January 30 the boys were defeated by the score of 34-13. At the second game on February 26 the defeat was very minor with a score of 25-19. Some of the second string varsity men played with the B squad part of the time for the playing experience. This proved to be a big help when they later played in the varsity games. LETTERMEN Roy Mohr Norman Triplett Winfield Fretz Harry Bogart Carl Smucker Dana Whitmer Paul Hasson 77 Eff' FRED DROESCH Lima, Ohio CENTER AND GUARD GALEN LEATHERMAN Hoytville, Ohio CAPTAIN AND GUARD ROBERT SCHAEUBLIN Bluffton, Ohio GUARD 78 TIM SHENK Gomer, Ohio GUARD AND FORWARD JOHN HARTZLER Bluffton, Ohio FORWARD AND CENTER DONALD RISSER Danvers, Ill. FORWARD 79 N Basketball Season Going into the 1930-31 season with four letter- men in the lineup Coach A. C. Burcky placed a team on the floor that was feared alike by conference and non-conference foes. In season play the Beavers lost six games and won seven, bettering their 1929-30 record when they won and lost six. In only two cases of the defeat were the victors able to hold their advantage, Bluffton evening the count against every school but Wittenberg and Defiance. In the season competition the Beavers won over Ohio Northern and Otterbein, two Ohio conference schools, and downed the Ohio State Reserves in an impressive game. SEASON RESULTS Bluffton, 35 Otterbein, 28 Bluffton, 24 Wittenberg, 38 Bluffton 11 Ohio Northern, 44 Blufton 31 Ohio Northern, 22 Bluffton 30 Toledo University, 25 Bluffton, 24 Bowling Green, 26 Bluffton 25 Defiance, 48 Bluffton 38 Findlay, 40 Blufton, 22 Ohio State University Reserves, Bluffton 31 Bowling Green, 24 Bluffton 24 Toledo University, 22 Bluffton 29 Defiance, 31 Bluffton 42 Findlay, 39 'W S 80 LL Minor Sports V 1 X NN MI, I Qi. ... 'W Cross Country-1930 Finishing last in the 1929 Cross Country Con- ference race, our Harriers were given a very slim chance indeed to do anything sensational in Confer- ence circles in 1930. Coached by Prof. H. W. Berky, the team anxiously awaited the day of their first meet to prove themselves. Only two men of the last years squad were on the list, which gave a feeling of un- certainty as to the actual possibilities. These two were Jake Thielman, and Orlo Sprunger. The new men on the team were Milo Sprunger, Capt., Victor Gerber, Robert Naiziger, John Hartzler, Harry Liechty and Waldo Brandt. The first meet against Bowling Green found us victors to the low score of 19 to our opponents 36. To obtain this score we placed three men in the first three places. Against Defiance we were again victorious, this time by an even greater difference in scores. Bluff- ton taking the first four places to win-16 to 43. Altho defeated at Adrian, our team showed unusually well balanced by placing' 3, 4, 5, 8 and 9. Undefeated in the conference we were eager to do our best, to work for a conference championship. The result of the meet was in doubt until the judges had accounted for every man and Bluffton was found to be the winner. G.-36 B. C. first in Conference meet B C 16 Defiance-43 B. C.-305 Adrian 15 82 Tennis-1930 Last year the Beaver tennis team enjoyed one of its most successful seasons in the history of the school. With Captain Cunningham and Rickert returning to the ranks and with Miller, Althaus and Hartzler as first year men, we were able to turn aside all conference competition. Besides the six conference victories, two were gained over the strong Wittenberg outfit and one over Toledo St. Johns. The only reversal of the year was at the hands of the Oberlin Yeomen, recognized as one of the strongest college teams in the country. Captain Cunningham playing the number one position, Miller number two, and Altliaus three, were all able to turn aside every singles opponent whom they met in the conference. In the Oberlin match, Cunningham defeated Captain Reischauer and the Miller-Althaus combination defeated Reis- chauer and Lindsay in doubles to make the count 4-2. This doubles team representing Oberlin later went to the finals in the Ohio Intercollegiate champ- ionships. In the Wittenberg matches, Cunningham and Miller teamed up to defeat the first doubles team from Wittenberg' in both matches. The Beavers defeated Wittenberg 4-2 and 5-1. In conference play, Rickert and Hartzler worked together too for a strong doubles team. SEASON RECORD Victories Wittenberg Ohio Northern Bowling Green Defiance Toledo Findlay Oberlin Dcfeats 83 Baseball 1930 RECORD The Baseball team put on a spurt during the latter part of the C. 10 O. N. U. 7 season that gave them an even break in games won and lost, and C- 1 Oberlin 3 placed them second in the final N. W. O. standing. The beginning of C- 0 B- G- 2 the season was marked by weak offensive strengthg but improvement C. 4 Defiance 18 was soon made, and the schedule was concluded by three consecutive C- 4 Toledo 4 victories. High spots included a sweep of the two-game series with C- 3 O- N- U- 13 Toledo and two wins out of three games with O. N. U. The Beavers C- 8 B- G- 3 gained considerable prestige for themselves by playing the strong C- 5 Findlay 9 Oberlin nine on their own diamond. The game was marked by tight C- 1 Defiance 4 defensive work, and Oberlin managed to eke out a victory in the latter C. 14 Toledo 4 innings' C- 8 Findlay 4 The bulk of the pitching was divided between the veteran Don C' 8 O- N- U- 7 Schwartz and Rusty Miller, who was uncovered from the freshman material. Bill Stauffer furnished some line relief work with his south- paw delivery. Leatherman took care of the initial sack, with Hasson and Close acting as his understudies. Gady's heavy slugging helped us in many tight holes. Red Leamon was returned to his old position at the keystone bag, where he performed in a very stylish manner. His clever bunting and timely hitting also made him a valuable player. Berkey played at short stop and lead off in the batting order. Capt. Bill Williams handled the hot corner in a very capable manner, and his home runs furnished thrills at a plenty for the fans. We predict that his place on the team and his populartiy among the rooters will never be replaced in many generations of Beavers. The captaining of the team was passed on to the fiery and talkative catcher Gaby Gallant, to the close of the season. 84 Track Altho getting away to a rather inauspicious start in a quadrangu- lar meet with Heidelberg college, Ohio Northern university and Bowl- ing Green college at the beginning of the season, the 1930 Beaver track squad showed constant improvement tliruout the season and came thru to win the Northwestern Ohio track championship at the close of the spring competition. In the contests preceding the conference meet the Purple and White thin clads were barely nosed out in the quadrangular meet, lost to Bowling Green by two points in a dual meet and conquered Defiance by an overwhelming margin. Two Bluffton men set new records in the conference meet, Selwynn Judson lowering the mark in the 220 yard dash to 22.9 seconds from 23 flat and Lowell Risser pole vaulting 11 feet and three quarters of an inch to raise the mark of 10 feet, seven and a half inches, formerly held by Judson. Bluffton banners in each contest were borne by Captain Willis Beidler, half miler, Selwynn Judson, Merwin Hilty and Arthur Friesen, dash meng Detriech Neufeld, Orlo and Milo Sprunger and Jacob Thiel- man, distance men, Harold Hilty, quarter milerg Warren Campbell and Robert Schaeublin, high jumper, Lowell Risser, pole vaulter, and Wil- ford Geiger and Waldo Kliewer, weight men. SEASON RECORD Won two. Lost two. Conference Champions Set two new records. Scored 236 2X3 pOi1'1tS 85 Girls Athletics Four years ago the fact was recognized that among the girls of Bluffton College there was a definite need for recreation, for supervised exercise and helpful instruction in sports. So a Girl's Varsity B Club was organized, and hasl been very successful in meeting their recreational needs. Now the girls of Bluffton, as well as the men, have an opportunity to win a Varsity HB. Kathryne Lugibill was the very able President of the Varsity BH and Manager of the Hiking Club this year. Eligibility is denrmined by the number of points which the girl has earned during one school year, the required number being fifty points. One point is given for each hour of organized practice, no unexcused cuts from supervised practice are allowed. Girls earning Varsity B awards during the year were: Grace Albrecht, Alice Gerig, Eloise Lugibihl, Kathryne Lugibill, Helen Basinger, Dolores McCartey, Ruth Weber, Ruth Greding, Marie Holl, Josephine Steiner, Kathryn Moyer, Virginia Ruhl, Mildred Tschantz, Irene Yoder, Jeanette Wallace, Virginia Tripplehorn, Hazel Mae Woods, Doris Kummery, Helen Badertscher, and Hildegard Quiring. Another distinct athletic organization for girls on the campus is the Hiking Club. This club is made up of a group of girls who are interested in hiking for its own sake, those who are taking hiking for gym credit, or those working for a Varsity B, Any girl is eligible for membership who hikes fifty miles during each month. Each hike is to be more than two miles or less than four miles in length. No hikes are taken alone, after dark, or on Sundays. In ,spite of these rather stif requirements and the drawbacks of winter weather, several of the twenty-five girls who hiked either the first or second semester have succeeded in winning a Hiking B, Alice Gerig, Ruth Weber, Dolores McCarty, Mar- cella Basinger, Stella Steiner, Ruth Rodabaugh, Marie Holl and Celia Sprunger. 86 60:9 aiujecg Attendants: May Queen - Maid of Honor - May Day Chairman Guards - - Trumpeter - Crown Bearer Train Bearers - Bluffton Day-1931 Martha Moser - - Kathryn Moyer - - Ivan Badertscher Roy Mohrg Ralph Blosser - - Gerald Kriebel - Virginia Moser Joan and Robert Troyer Winifred Krehbiel Elizabeth Habegger Ella Mosiman Charlotte Basinger Grace Albrecht Edna Ramseyer Lily Bachman Kathryn Fenton Elvira Gratz Alice Gerig Lucille Amstutz Kathryn Lugibihl Orchestra : John Hartzler Orlo Sprunger Cleon Althaus Verdi Ruesser Kent Hauenstein Charles DeWitt Carl Smucker Edward Moyer Gerald Kriebel Karl Lauffer Anthony Deckert Ivan Geiger Orden Smucker May Pole Dancers: Carolyn Romey Mae Belle Amstutz Mildred Seitz Lois Gilliom Mildred Wolfe Margaret Beckwith Virginia Triplehorn Esther Beechy Josephine Steiner Corinn King Elvira Niswander Kathryn Thutt Leora Mosiman Marcella Stettler Selma Warkentin Virginia Ruhl Children Attendants: Raymond Schumacher Byron Kennel Beverly Beery Barbara Jeanne Triplett Peggy Fenton James Fett Jane Howe Jeanne Siefield Flower Drill: Helen Badertscher Eloise Lugibill Virgina Zepp Marcella Matter Iona Good Mildred Tschantz Marion Straley Effie Zuercher Irene Yoder Ruth Weber Janette Wallace Adeline Neuenschwander Dolores McCarty Alice Oesch Ruth Greding Christine Blosser 013.231 Q3 E'-.....,. f 5T.1iifI'.Z'Z3 IIS U A 'A A ' K ' Q3 5 5 I A, Q s MAY QUEEN MISS MARTHA MOSER Dalton, Ohio C1CZ. O'3XTf...,M.. M H X POPULAR MAN MR. ROY MOHR Hudson, Ill. s 5 i 5 A Q' X 1 if , -, x -Y: M1 U Sept Sept Sept Sept. Sept. Sept. 17--Two Lima frosh initiate a sopho- l'l'l0I'8. +The junior football team reports. 23-It's not what you might think. -Kirchy campaigns for senior class presidency. 26-Alice and Jake meet for the firsv. time. -College and kindergarten, 't1':.::3 oxmrx 7:r: ::::: ,, N ' H Q Q ' gy 'iixzzm cp :za as a:::Q:g:::::.2::m :urns Q Sept. 30--Rehearsing the game song. Oct. 4-Al gets the money at the first grid game. Oct. 2-Try to Hnd the ball. Oct. 2-Ditto. Oct. 2-A penny for your thoughts. f-7 'M'.':fI.LT'5Zfl O TIL C4 5Ifff 3ff1I,Z ! S' JIQILZQZLZQT-I 42 ETS G f.TIZC17LZZI1'J Q EJ Q nv r wwvv-' X X, S ' K 1 U X ' w-Ar an hw.-v-Mn-rn -f-f .W . ,.. .., v.- ...van--n-vv--s-v-.-.,m.-n iv NV . O css:::o'.:... '........'Wr.:ff:asn:rfnl::E:::11-:fa Q 1 w 31. ,l . 4 S fi RJ . - 3 ,rm g.....-.....-.-...,e -ow...3C Oct Oct Oct 10- 1 5- 20- Tim races a turtle in tree climbing contest. Doris tells about another of her dates. Don't shoot 'till you see the whites of their eyes. Oct. -Came Hallowe'en and second childhood. 0 'f.:.::.Q r:........+ ' 7l1:.::, 0 53:4 cv 1123.25.13 0 92 0 L41zx,::'.:::.:x cw xx: czs............... 'f '1::p:: O kr: 0 A '3- s. ff, QL ff ' QS ,.,,1 11,31 C2 Nov. 1--She-bo delegation takes to the road. Nov. 3-Too early to hunt for Easter eggs. Nov. 10-Freshman pajama parade. No. 24-Keller leads sociology class into Kentucky wilds. Nov. 25-Marge goes home for Thanks- glvmg. -J 'gy Lil: fi x 'Qf.Iff','f.'ffMf k 'kll' 'ffl ITl'I ' 5 o cv o 25:5 5 r.:r.....fr '-f:r.,'.. Q 1:3 Q fi f rv .inf :1:::::::::a Q mrs: 0 k......' 1- mf: :rim an Q ff W LV ,ji 5 dfilliil. 6 94 Dec Dec Jan. Jan. Feb 10-Casualties of the first snow ball battle. 23-Preparing for Christmas Vacation. 8-Marion brings her Christmas pres- ent back to school. 20-Now the girl I met. 7-Oh, for a boy friend. 6 2' iff 23 6 ill fl? a::moif: r.-woman-v'..c'.:.t2n-.rrzolzno 'lxlsiif ili'i'I'A o1e:5:ror'.1-'..i::.-'.:-:.:1or:x0 :'. .m:lb52f Feb. 27-Al poses but that's all. March 7-First signs of spring. March 30--Caught on a field trip. April 5-Just a Sunday morning crowd. f51230i'.Zf'f?'7.?.'l5'6?CV T'TL'T2Tf'F5I'f'.'53'6 95 G QEO OE50 April 7- April 10 Spring sports. -Reno gets spring fever. April 15-Cleanup day at Campus cottage April 15-Time out for a breath-of gossip April 25-Another trip to Fox Hills? April 30-Birds of a feather-- May 1-Campus cutups. May 5-Bluffton beats Toledo U. Calendar SEPTEMBER 15-Listen! Mike, Listen! Hear that? Oh yes, it sounded familiar. See, here they come, faces new and old, familiar voices. Much laughter! School days once again, and our first Ropp Hall meal. 16-Frosh are stepping cautiously and almost whispering for fear they might be heard, while upper classmen are gaily testing their patience in the waiting line at the registrars oifice. 17-Freshmen register, Bill arrives in his model T loaded with fellow statesmen. First chapel, service. Dr. Mosiman wel- comes Frosh. 18-Classes start. Big and Little sister Tea in Rock garden. Try-outs for A Capella. First Y. M. C. A. meeting. 19-The Big Mixer, enjoyed by all. Ropp Hallites were sere- naded afterward. Frosh women wonder what to wear? 20-First Football practice. First Wit issue. 21-Rally Day. New students entertained in the homes. LaVerne stranded with ice cream. 22-Junior, Senior fellows had Ista pictures taken. Also chapel and dinning room. 23-Today girls pose for the birdie 24-Faculty members rush Lincoln Hall to have pictures taken free of charge. Oh! you Scotchmen. 25-Stag party, and little close harmony. First A Capella practice. 26-Pres. and Sec. elected for Tribunal. Pep meeting in dinning hall. 27-First Football game of the season. Defeated by Earlham 14-O. 28-First Vesper service, conducted by Dr. Hartzler. Albrecht and Lantz talk in sleep. 29-Faculty Recital. 30-First choral practice, election of officers. Hen Schneck gets fooled on a box of candy, finds pencils instead. OCTOBER X 1-Dean Kauffman addresses students on Wings, 2-Y. W. hikes to College farm, serenades few Lincoln Hall fellows. 4-Big game with Capital, lost 2-0. 5-Stephen and James present, to the members of the Men- nonite church, their flag. A record breaking date night. W. F. S. Quintet visit the Ramseyer estate. 6-And she tempted me with an apple, and I did eat, in the Library! All right Ivan and Grace grow up. 8-Senior President gets called down in Library. 9-Y. M. topic, Why go to Church ? cauesd a great deal of comment. Prize awarded, for naming Campus Cottage, to Orden Srnucker. 98 W nr I 10 11 Calendar Dean Kauffman speaks in chapel, James and Stephen have Fourth of July and dressed for the occasion. Juniors will reside in the balcony for the remainder of the year, for chapel. -Straley says, Only five more weeks. B. G. game. Bluffton fought hard but loses 13-6. 12-Communion Sunday. First College Church meeting. 14 1.1- -lnterclass football game. Meeting of Dramatic club. lb-Joint Y -Miss Elder speaks. 17 18 -Miss Elder in chapel. -Frosh get arm bands and caps. Frosh women ask, Do we have to wear them down to lunch? Girls have open House. 19-First after dinner coffee held in Ropp Hall lobby. Lincoln 20 Hall open lobby. Pop corn, marshmellows, and more fun. -Hallowe'en party planned. Art Krehbiel eats too much chicken at the Schumacher residence. 21-Roy Mohr in hospital with infected eye. Rules and more 22 2.1 24 rules in chapel, followed by a talk on Freedom. -Forum Club to State Hospital at Lima. How many came back? ? L.- Y recognition services, serenade Lincoln Hall. Freshmen tears are a rare desert. - Pep meeting in gym. First dinner without gravy. Game with Defiance 13-6 in their favor. First Roller skate. 26-Ropp Hall open Lobby. 27-Baker moves in the Dorm. Junior play try-outs. 28 -Fourth floor loses football game to second 13-0. 29-Galen Miller accompanies Miss Hanley home, thus warding 30 off Halloween ghosts. -Dean Kauffman shows lantern slides on China. NOVEMBER 1-Hallowe'en celebration, best in years. Minstrel and orches- 2 3 tra. Cross country with Ada. -A Capella gives Vesper program. Play Soldier of the Cross, was presented at the Mennonite church. -Social committee plans semester activities. 4-Election Day. Big Bond Issue. 6 T S -Y. W. meeting was addressed by John Keller. -Student Senate has party in Lima. Second illustrated lecture on China. Cross country team wins Conference meet by four points. Dr. Mosiman's mother passed away. -Big game with Toledo, losing 14-0. Rough and Rowdy. 9-Ropp Hall holds open lobby. Beginning of Prayer week. 10 At dusk Tim gallops after two co-eds, after discovering who they are, brings them safely home. Bravo! -First lecture course number. Rita Orville a soprano. 11-Final try-outs for Junior play. 12 14 -President of Chinese College speaks at special evening meet- ing. Bill Stauffer gets stung tonight. -Fellows on trip to Kentucky. Lose a hard fought football game to Findlay 25-5. 99 ' Calendar 15-Keller goes hunting. Roller skate. 16-College church visits Ebenezer. 17-Student Recital. 18-Margie Lantz goes to the hospital-appendicitis operation. 19-Indiana Club has party. 20-Dramatic club and Y had tea. Another record shattered Bill and Kerchy each make five trips to Ropp and back, thus privileging five girls to their company. 21-Dr. Smith gives illustrated lecture on Hawaii. 22-Last fbotball game. nt Lima, with Northern, losing 7-12 Gaby in hospital. 24-Orchestra and Men's Glee club practice. 25-Photographer kept busy. Pennsylvania scrapple feed at Dr. Bauman. 26-Lincoln Hall fourth floor and Ropp third floor have party in Lincoln Hall. 27-Joint Y meeting. Thanksgiving dinner at Ropp Hall. 28-College party held in Gym. 29-Educational conference held here. 30-A Capella choir broadcasts from WOWO on their way to Berne, where they gave an evening concert. IDECEM BER 2--Debaters lose to Muskingum and Capital. 3- Wit club takes trip to Lima News. 4-Debaters at Bluffton lose to Heidleberg and Otterbein. 5-Candy party for table No. 9 at Musselmans. 6-Grace and Art win prize for best couple skating. Dean Kauffman, Stephen and James go to Wayne county. 7-Orchestra concert held in Gym. 8-Student recital. Forum Club takes trip to Lima. 9-Basket ball with town team. Win both debates from Toledo and Columbus. 10-Gen. Psy. class takes a trip. Child Book demonstration in Reception room of Library by Miss Hanley. 11-Girls Glee Club presents Cantata, Pan on a Summer Day. 12-Basketball-Dorm girls 185 Town girls 32-Beavers 353 Otterbein 28. 13-Last Messiah practice. Rehearsal in Gym. 14--Presentation of Messiah. 15-Student recital. Cottage holds a birthday party for Winnie, a large chocolate cake and Santa Claus, who was Santa Claus ? ? ? 16-Basketball game at Ada, Northern 44-B. C. 11. Warren Weiss beats Kerchy out of a date with Winnie. 17-Y. M. and Y. W. present play Why the Chimes Rang. Students go Christmas caroling. 18-Basketball game with Wittenberg, 38-24 in their favor. 19-Last day of school. Roller skate. 20-Vacation begins. ' 100 Calendar JANUARY 5-First classes. Term papers chief worry. 6-Junior play practice. 7 8 9 10 11 -Cake feed in Bill Stauffers room. -Keller has his second date with a Ropp Hallite. Election for May day festivities. -Won from the Great Northern 31-22. Frosh find P J's draping the campus. -Fox and Goose party followed by taffy pull. Too bad ex- cursion rates are not granted after boarding the street car. Ask Kate or Grace. -Vespers, Dr. Smith spoke on Problems of the Pacific. 12-Junior play rehearsal. 13 14 15 -Lost game with B. G. 28-26. Davis, Tenor, appeared on the Lecture Course. -Junior class presents The Goose Hangs High. First ap- pearance of Hartzler's High Hatters. Robert's coat dis- appeared. -Second night at the play. The pictures are broken, and such substituting of speeches! 16-Won game with Toledo, 30-25. 17-College church, gives program to congregation. 19-Student Recital. 20 -Basketball with Defiance losing 25-48. 21-Father Healey speaks to students. -Dr. Thutt speaks for Y. M. Harry Leichty gets a good -Second day of finals. Berkey goes to Berne-what? 22 ducking. 23-First day of finals. 24 25 -Vespers. Rev. Kliewer speaks on Other Foundations can no man lay? 26-More finals. Banquet at Lima for Y girls. Ellen Wilkin- 27 28 29 30 son, member of British Parliament spoke. -Roller skate and fourth fioor party. -Registration. -Prof. M. E. Colling speaks at Y. M. on Egyptian Education, and an oyster stew followed. -Lost to Findlay in an overtime game. FEBRUARY 1-Coffee served in Ropp Hall Lobby. Bible Lecturer begins 2 5 6 with the Vesper service. -3-4-Bible Lectures, Men's Glee Club and the A Capella choir furnished the music. -Dr. Robinson holds question period with men in Lobby. Swiss cheese and apples serve as desert. --Church clock stops as lecture ends. 7-Won the game with B. G. 31-24. 8 10 -May Queen enjoys a chicken dinner at Ever Green Inn. -Mr. Ironsides speaks in chapel. 1.1-First Literary meeting. 12 13 -Norman Thomas speaks in chapel. -Friday the thirteenth but lucky for the Beavers, played To- ledo and beat them 24-22. 101 14- 15 16- 17 Calendar Box social and roller skate. A Capella gives concert at McComb. More rain. -Men's Glee Club sings in chapel. 18-Chapel address by missionary from Kansas. 19-Chemical society hears Dr. Le Van. 20-Men's Glee Club contest. Lost to Deiiance 31-29. 21-Faculty reception in Library. 22-Dr. Roberts speaks for Vespers. Marthy has a birthday. 23 25 26 27 28 Keller puts medical cabinet in fourth floor bath room. Inspectors here. Be good, white child! 24- -More inspectors. Woman's club supper in Lincoln Hall. -Basket ball with Findlay and did we give them a good skin- ning? Well, I guess. 42-39. -Ill. and Penn. Club play BB, won by Penn. -Two cars to Wayne county. Milo Sprunger mysteriously disappears. Lu Amstutz, stages a big surprise on Margie Lantz, which proved to be a success and how? MARCH li 2 D 'J 4- 5 6 FF A 8 10 11 13 12- College church meets in main auditorium. -Baseball practice. Margie and Straley celebrate their birthdays. Students send wire to President Hoover asking for special session of congress to pass on World Court entrance. --Dick Remple gives talk in chapel. Tex stages a big operetta in Beaverdam. Johnnie Boehr and wife entertain the waitress and the kitchen force. Munson has first date with Helen. Open house at Lincoln Hall. -Vespers. A Capella gives concert at Pandora. -O K Grill special two sandwiches and a cup of coffee for llc. H. S. Faculty present play. 'Tea for Lady Faculty Members. -Edna entertains Grace, Alice, Kate and Lil' Tex, at the Mora Alma farm. 14-Dean Kauffman leads question box discussion. 16- Glee club sings for Rotary club in Lima. 17-John Keller disturbed over honor list. Miss Birky sports is- 19-- a diamond. Tomford Harris, pianist, appears on Lecture Course. Rev. Copeland addresses Chapel. 20-St. Patricks party. Hartzler's High Hatters. 22 23- Congressman J. T. Begg speaks for Vesper service. Open Lobby in Lincoln Hall. Student Recital. 24-Penn club eats at the H. A. Alderfer residence. 25- 26- 27- 28 30 Party in gym. Dean speaks for Y. M. on Integrated Life. World Service. Open Lobby in Lincoln Hall. Troyers served candy. -Men's Glee Club leaves on trip to regions westward. Koutzen, the great violinist, on Lecture Course. Ista pro- gressing rapidly. 102 i Calendar APRIL 1-Vacation begins. 8-School starts. 9-Glee club broadcasts from WLS. Prof. Lantz sends greet- ings to B. C. friends. Y. W. banquet at M. E. chruch. 10-Teague, Troyer, Geiger, Basinger, Badertscher leave Den- nison to attend the Y. W. conference. Dean speaks to world service on Immortality 11-B. C. plays Northern in a practice game, get beaten 15-2. 12-Conference delegates return. rx 1.,-Northern unofficial game lost 4-5. Girls drive to Berne to bring fellows home ? ? ? ? 14-Clean-up day. Return of songsters. Big bonfire. 15-Glee Club gives home concert. 16-Interclass track meet. Y holds installation service. 17-Dean speaks to world service on Prayer. Lantzy and her gang go to Topeka and Goshen. 18-- Wit announces Senior President mourns loss of pajamas. Lost game 12 to 1 to Defiance. 19-Glee club sings at Lima open Forum. Vespers. A Capella gives program at Pandora. 20-Batting practice in spite of the rain. 21-More rain. 22-L. H. men get in practice!-scrub and polish floors. 23 -Coach Burcky and wife entertain Junior play cast at a six o'clock dinner. 24-Mr. Borders speaks to students. Doris Kummery says she has never been kissed. H99 out of 100. 25-Rain! More Ista ads spied in Lima. 26-Men's Glee Club gives concerts at Lima and Ebenezer church. 27-Lincoln Hall adopts a mascot. A pup. 28-Lost game to B. G. 29-Senior Jubilee. Ropp Hall entertain town girls. 30-May Day breakfast. Lost P J's returned. Kerchy cannot be at ease. MAY 1-Salvi, the greatest harpist, entertains a large and apprecia- 3 5 7 tive group. Music lovers enjoy several operas in Cleveland. -Glee Club sings at New Stark. -6-Dr. Epp and Prof. Hirschler give chapel talks. -Dr. Smith addressed chapel. Y. W. entertains the mothers to a tea in Ropp Hall Lobby. Dr. J. Hartzler addressed Y. M. 8-Golf tournament postponed. Y. W. cabinet, old and new, hold session out at cabin. 9-Game B. G. postponed-Rain! 10 -Return of Y. W. 'cramps with red noses and muscles stiif. Orchestra concert at Findlay. 1 1-lsta Calendar completed. 12 fn lb -Game with Toledo-we won 4-2, in spite of the thunder. -Chas. DeWitt gave chapel talk. 14-Miss Brenneman addresses students. Sun shines! 15 -Ista goes to press. 103 - And the night shall be filled with music And the cares that infest the day, Shall fold their tents, like the Afrabs, And as silently steal away. 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Similarly, in the field of student publications, the Indianapolis En- graving Company searches con- stantly for new ideas, plans and methods that will assist year-book staffs to publish successfully books characteristic of their school and community. The results ot tnese efforts are gratifying. The Annual Planning and Design- ing Department welcomes your inquiries for further information. INDIANAPOLIS ENGRAVING COMPANY Department of Annual Planning and Designing INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 129 YOITCANUfAFFORDfNJNHSS THE 1932 ISTA NEW MODERN DIFFERENT EDITOR BUS. MGR. J. M. Wittenbrook A. S. Stauffer THE PRAYER OF A SPORTSMAN Dear Lord, in the battle that goes on through life, I ask but a field that is fair, A chance that is equal with all in the strife, A courage to strive and to dare. And if I should win, let it be by the code, With my faith and by honor held high. And if I should lose, let me stand by the road And cheer as the winners go by. And Lord, may my shouts be ungrudging and clear, A tribute that comes from the heart, And may I not cherish a snarl or a sneer, Or play any sniveling part. Let me say, There they ride, upon laurels bestowed, Since they played the game better than I. Yea, let me stand with a smile by the side of the road, And cheer as the winners go by. So grant me conquer, if conquer I can, By proving my worth in the fray, But teach me to lose like a regular man, and not like a craven, I pray. Let me take off my hat to the warriors who strove to Victory splendid and high. Yea, let me stand with a smile by the side of the road, And cheer as the winners go by. BLUFFTON COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION HN 131 The New Ford Car THE NEW FORD IS DISTINCTLY A NEW AND MODERN CAR, DESIGNED TO MEET NEW AND MODERN CONDI- TIONS. IT IS MORE THAN A NEW AUTOMOBILE. IT IS THE ADVANCED EXPRESSION OF A WHOLLY NEW IDEA IN MODERN ECONOMICAL TRANSPORTATION. 132 ' WESTERN OHIO RAILWAY AND POWER CORPORATION Operates Nine Passenger Trains in Each Direction Daily, Through Bluifton, Ohio. Low Rate Excursion Fares on sale from Noon Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Good returning Monday follow- ing date of sale. One Way Fare Plus 1Oc for the Round Trip. Reduction on All Round Trip Fares, effectiveklune lst, 1931-Fare and One-half for the Round Trip. Tickets limited to 10 days, including date of sale. This Company appreciates the patronage given by Students of Bluffton College during the past year. For Further Information See Agent. inmln:lln1InnlllnuunlnuullulnnllllIluuIin1:nuuuunullnunulnuln Style Quality Economy RICHMAN CLOTHES All 5522.50 SUITS, TOP COATS, TUXEDO SUITS FROM OUR FACTORY TO YOU RICHMAN BROS. CO. 232 N. Main Street Lima, Ohio 133 A Weekly Record of Daily School Life Keep in Touch with Your School Thru Its Own Journal The Witmarsum EUGENE BIGLER ARDEN BAKER Business Manager Ed t Four Color Work of the 1931 ISTA A SPECIALTY GF The Vivicolor Company Inserts of Individualityv Buffalo, New York 1525 PHOTOGRAPHS FOR THIS BOOK WERE TAKEN BY The White Studio Photographers of Quality NEW YORK CITY s L1 1 D. W. Griifith's Great Production Abraham Lincoln The Picture of All Time. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 4, 5, and 6 WHOOPEE with EDDIE CANTOR Zieg'field's Wonder Show. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, June 7, 8 and 9 Reaching for The Moon with DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 11, 12 and 13 Star heatre ALL TALKIES Our Aim Always to Give You the Best Possible Entertainment. 17 Fulfilling a Trust The 1931 Ista Made Possible Thru the Wholehearted Co-opera- tion of Students, School Organizations and Advertisers. ARDEN BAKER WILBUR BERKEY Editor Business Manager IVAN BADERTSCHER WILLIAM STAUFFER Managing Editor Advertising Manager 3 x Bluffton College COMMENCEME T 1931 SATURDAY, JUNE 6 8:00 P. M. Final Students Recital SUNDAY, JUNE 7 3:00 P. M. Baccalaureate Sermon President S. K. Mosiman 6:00 P. M. Vesper Service Y. W. 'and Y. M. C. A, 8:00 P. M. Concert Vesper Choir A Capella MONDAY, JUNE 8 9:30 A. M. Meeting of Board of Trustees 10:00 A. M. Baseball Specialties Music by High School Band 2:00 P. M. Presentation of The Swan 4:00 P. M. Crowning of May Queen M ' W Luncheon served on Campus by Y. Class Exercises Box Burying Ceremony 5:30 P. . 8:00 P. M. 9:00 P. M. TUESDAY, JUNE 9 7:00 A. M. Varsity B, Breakfast 0-10 A. M. Household Arts Exhibit 10-11:30 A. M. Educational Conference Dean N. E. Byers, speaker Class Reunions 1:30 P. M. Baseball 12:00 M. College Chapel Chapel Campus Gymnasium Baseball Field Dramatic Club and Y. M. C. A. Gymnasium Campus Science Hall Chapel O. N. U. vs Bluffton 4-6 P. M. Reception to visitors and friends of the College President and Mrs. Mosiman 6:00 P. M. Alumni Banquet WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 9:30 A. M. Academic procession 10:00 A. M. Commencement Address Mennonite Church Dr. Albert W. Weaver, Pres. of Colgate-Rochester Theological Seminary Conferring of Degrees 12:00 M. Commencement Luncheon Gymnasium Professor J. S. Schultz Toastmaster The Men's Glee Club will sing 139 ' Zh! fiiuf : 11570 '33 ebb' HutogY3Ph5 Q wf090L,ZZ,J44, GCVML' Bluffton College COMMENCEMEN T 1931 SATURDAY. JUNE 6 8:00 P. M. Final Students Recital SUNDAY, JUNE 7 3:00 P. M. Baccalaureate Sermon President S. K. Mosiman 6:00 P. M. Vesper Service Y. W. 'and Y. M. C. A. 8:00 P. M. Concert Vesper Choir A Capella MONDAY, JUNE 8 9:30 A. M. Meeting of Board of Trustees 10:00 A. M. Baseball Specialties Music by High School Band 2:00 P. M. Presentation of The Swan 4:00 P. M. Crowning of May Queen College Chapel Chapel Campus Gymnasium Baseball Field Dramatic Club 5:30 P. M. Luncheon served on Campus by Y. W. and Y. M. C. A. 8:00 P. M. Class Exercises Gymnasium 0:00 P. M. Box Burying Ceremony Campus TUESDAY, JUNE 9 7:00 A. M. Varsity B, Breakfast 0-10 A. M. Household Arts Exhibit Science Hall 10-11:30 A. M. Educational Conference Chapel Dean N. E. Byers, speaker 12:00 M. Class Reunions 1:30 P. M. Baseball O. N. U. vs Bluffton 4-6 P. M. Reception to visitors and friends of the College President and Mrs. Mosiman 6:00 P. M. Alumni Banquet WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 0:30 A. M. Academic procession 10:00 A. M. Commencement Address Mennonite Church Dr. Albert W. Weaver, Pres. of Colgate-Rochester Theological Seminary Conferring of Degrees 12:00 M. Commencement Luncheon Gymnasium Professor J. S. Schultz Toastmaster The Men's Glee Club will sing 139 Snaps Snaps dau. JW '33 WM f7W ' 'bk Hutograpbs Wwjw fu ' Xgbaxvvcfo ,f4,vZa'0L.,JZff'fC2! M. Hutographs T ISIS finis