Boswell High School - Echoes Yearbook (Boswell, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1941 volume:

Presenting The Echoes � � of « « 1941 Published by The Senior Class of Boswell High School Boswell, Indiana 1941 SCHOOL BOARD SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT—Emil Carlson, Trustee Dr. H. H. Hubbard, Russell Scoggin, and Virgil Robinson. SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT—Kathleen Jewett, Lowell Foster, Principal Kenneth Pitts, and Katurah Borouff. STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT—Dale Jackson, Don Wilson, Phyllis Russell, Edgar Bur- nett, and Clarence Smith. X � it LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP ROW—Dean Reed, President; Margaret Martindale, Vice-Pres- ident; Howard Johnson, Secretary. SECOND ROW—Betty Baker, Reporter; Gene Lee, Treasurer; Elizabeth Whistler. THIRD ROW—Dean Washburn, Winifred Waltz, Kenneth Nunnally. LEFT TO RIGHT. TOP ROW—Mary L. Follett, Robert Eichenberger, Geraldine Shadoan. SECOND ROW—Kenneth Keller, Lila Terrell, Robert McAdams. THIRD ROW—Stella Bell, Dale Washburn, Ruth Gottschall. LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP ROW—Russell Clifton, Barbara Hoppes, Charles Pratt. SECOND ROW—Alice Jane Fisher, Harold Nichols Jr., Louise German. THIRD ROW—Wilmer Felix, Ivadean Hammelman, Marvin Helmerick. TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Marjorie Dill, John LaBounty, Helen Jones. SECOND ROW—Katherine Barrett, Meddie Brouillette, Betty Lou Matthews. THIRD ROW—Kathleen Jewett, advisor, Phyllis Russell, sponsor, Principal Kenneth Pitts, advisor, Lowell Foster, sponsor. SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the Seniors of ’41, in accordance with precedent do hereby leave our last will and testament made in our fair metropolis on the 24th dry of April, 1941. However, before leaving this dear old school, we have a few unnecessary items (trif- ling things) to leave to the Junior Class and our beloved Faculty. I, Dele Washburn, bequeath my historical knowledge to William Lawson. And don’t let those “dates” slip from under your “locks.” I, Winifred Waltz, will my position as office girl to Joan Yochem. Be sure to fill the lap well, Joan. I, Howard Johnson, leave my political reasoning to Delmar Nowicki. Never let the party dH I, Ruth Gottschcll, will my electrical knowledge to my sister, Helen. Let’s keep it in the family. I, Betty Whistler, bequeath my slow, deliberate speech to Shirley Eldridge. I, Chrrles Pratt, leave all my geometry equipment to Stewart Smith. I, John LaBounty, will my toys to James Orr. Please don’t break my little red wagon. I. L’la Terrell, bequeath my ability to chaperon to Lois Shosf. Always keep the party gay, Lois. I, Robert EPhenbcr er, leave my ability to “ketch on” to Norman Graves. I, Dean Washburn, bequeath my tools for repairing physics’ equipment to Meredith Rathburn. I, Helen Jones, will my ability to understand great painters to Thelma Redwine. I. Kenneth Nunnally, leave my clarinet to Mildred Hogue. Always keep the “Beer Barrel” rollin’. I, Stella Bell, bsaueath my paint brushes and paint to Robert Boswell. J. Betty Baker, will my rouge box and curls to Ollavene Jones, but don’t out-do Betty Grable. I, Robert McAdams, leave Dick Cooper, my fatherly dignity while pushing baby buggies. I, Betty Matthews, bequeath my quiet, bashful and backward ways to Maxine Lockhart I, Alice Jane Fisher, will my ability to see over crowds to Ervelene Dowling. We wish you luck. I. Russell Clifton, leave my graceful way of pitching to Keith Dimmick. I. Dean Reed, beoueath my job as president to anyone interested. I, Meddie Brouillette, will my farming ability to Charles Johnson. Remember, the more the weeds, the greener the field. I. Ivadean Hamme'man. will my strictness in the library to Ruby Hetrick. I Corpid:ne ShaHran. leave my joke and song books to Frances Walters. Laugh and the world laughs with you. I, Barbara Hoppes, bequeath my jitterbug gestures to Winnie Brantley. Be careful, don’t sprain your ankle. I. Marvin Helmerick, will my quick movement in basketball to Muriel Reeves. Move fast, Muriel! I. Mar rret Mort'ndale. beoperth mv huge collection to Cornelia Walters. I. O-ne Lee, leave my book, “Little Women,” to James Coffelt. Keep them in circu- lation, James. I Wilmer Felix, will the new shades of “bwaeh” to Robert Carlisle. We. James Brier and Wavne Stephens, leave Wayne Cummings a portable garage so he w!'l not have to worry about losing his fenders anymore. I. Catherine Barrett, will my technique of mastering domestic matters to Eva Rain- wa‘er. I Marjorie Dill, now bequeath my ability to blush when I receive letters to Elsie Barrett. I, Lcu.se German, have my Wilkie buttons with Edgar Dalton and Ola Peterson. I still h:ve hoper, boys. I, Kenneth Keller, leave my nimble finders in typing to Ruth MacDonald. I, Mary Louise Folhtt, bequeath my persistance in making electric motors run to Mary Agnes Brouillette. We. the Senior , have our pictures to the art gallery. I. HrroM Nichols, will my successfulness in keeping secrets to Norma Smith. To Mr. Smith, we herebv beourath a toothless comb. Cheer up, Mr. Smith, remember marble tcD3 p e never found on cherp furniture. We. the Sen:ors, have our um. de k-carvin . false teeth, tin cans, and other jewelry to Mr. Pitts to aid in maintaining our prized North Central Rating. To Mhs Jhwett, we leave these girh’sh hair bows to tie up your bonnie brown braids. To ]vk Wilson, w? bequeath this bundle of notes, both sour and sweet. We bereb}' lesve Miss Russell this bloodstained dagger to aid in staring daggers at your students. To Mr. Burnett we w;?l this up-to-date joke book. Please forget the two Irishman. To Mr. Fester, we will our exceptionally interesting record book so that you will not forget Ihe classical jam sessions during the past year. To Mhs Borvff we leave all our unused grammatical errers so we can’t do nothing but get straight A’s in college next year. To Mr. Jackson we give a pair of heavy duty shoes with the hope that you will enjoy army l.’fe. SIGNED—SENIOR CLASS SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY Dean R:ed—Couldn’t stand the terrific heet of the United States so he has moved io South Africa, where he lives peacefully on his ranch among the (other) reeds and bui- tuihes. Confirmed bachelor (?). Russell Cliften—“Chief cook and bottle washer” in his home south of Boswell, wifey, “brings home the bacon”! Howard Johnson—Owns an eight ring circus. Very skillful in turning flip-flops on a high trap trapeze ! ! Kenneth Nunnally—Baritone soloist who tours the country, awing crowds with his voice. Somehow everyone seems to think the last note most thrilling ! Kenneth Kellsr—Well-known dance teacher. Teaches girls how to jitterbug and boys how to follow girls. Margaret Martindale—Lectures on nation wide hook-up, giving interesting discus- sions on strrs of different kinds (especially basketball) ! ! Louise German—Happily married and living in Chicago. Still longs for “Junction.” Helen Jones—News commentator. Advertises “Thickey Wickey Non-Stickey Chickey Gravey in cans! Bstty Matthews—Home Economics teacher, detests Math and is now taking lessons on the piccolo (is also learning to whistle) ! ! Betty Baker—Conventional old me id, knitting socks for soldiers (oh, yeah!) Betty Whistler—“Small but mighty”. Owner and captain of an ocean liner that sails the ocean blue. Ruth Gottschall—Owns line of taxis. Specializes in jolts ! ! Maty Louise Follett—Receptionist for movie actors in famous producer’s office! Hates men! (Hmmmm). Stella Bell—Editor of extreme pessimistic column in New York Times, given to world situation. Lila Terrell Settled down at last. Stays home one night a week ! ! Barbara Hoppes—Noted model with lovely blond hair (?) and hazel eyes. They say she’s getting gray! - Henry Pratt—Changing for worst, can’t seem to forget-liquors (redwine)! Misses assembly windows and radiators ! ! Catherine Barrett—Writes column in Freeland Park Tribune on “How to avoid acci- dents (on dates)! or “Should you drive with both hands”? Marjorie Dill—Head of Pickle factory in Washington D. C. (Dill Center) ! ! Alice Jane Fisher—First woman president elected on platform of Woman Suffrage! (suffer-age) ! ! Eob McAdams—Minister in small church of southern California. He has forgotten those choice bits of words he said during his high school days ! ! Dale Washburn—Dean Washburn—Those stunning twins, Identical in shape, form, and size. They appear annually in the double feature program of the Chicago Theatre (of the air!) Winifred Waltz—Hair Stylist. Invented hair shampoo which can grow hair on a brass bedpost. Geraldine Shadoan—Librarian of the Boswell College. She still chews that cud! Robert Eichenberger—In charge of the column “Cute Sayings For Kiddies”, in the Boswell Tribune. No one can do this better ! ! ! Junior Nichols—Owns and operates U. S. Mint! (nickels) ! ! Marvin Helmerick—Famous lover. Motto: “Love ’Em and Leave ’Em 1 ! Married sev£n times ! ! ! Meddie Brouilette—Billionaire. Discovered oil well in back yard ! ! Wilmer Felix—This delicate fellow is taking the place of Walt Disney. Produces “cute” movies for children ! ! Ivadean Hammelman—Deep sea diverette. Trying new experiment of riding sea horses John LaBounty—Married to Juanita and recently won Academy Award for out- standing movie work ! ! Gene Lee—Hates women! Especially those from Wadena and Oxford! Sings (?) as hobby ! ! ! ! ! FIXER UPPERS:— SHIRLEY ELDRIUGE, HELEN GOTTSCHALL NORMA SMITH SENIOR CLASS HISTORY On an ill-fated day in September, the 16th to be exact, in the year 1929, there was a new class of tiny, toddling tots that entered Grant Township’s Public School. This doc- ument tells of the troubles and hardships they (maybe the teachers) encountered during twelve memoriable years and why to this day people shudder at the mention of Sep- tember 16, 1929. There were fifiy-two kiddies in this wonderous class, under the strict supervision of Miss Lamb How different they were from the sobbing senior of today (because of grad- uation). There were fifteen of this class who stood the long, long grind of twelve years in one school. There were seven iris, namely Alice Jane Fisher. Marv Louise Follett, Louise German. Ivadean Hammelmm. Helen Jones, Margaret Martindale. and Winifred Waltz: and eight boys, Robert Eichenberger, Marvin Helmerick, Robert McAdams, Ken- neth Nunnally, Kenneth Keller, John LaBounty, Dale Washburn, and Howard Johnson. Soon 1930 found us kiddies entering the second grade under Miss Dean. However af- ter two weeks of school she left the skipper and Miss Rice took over the ill-fated boat. In this port we picked up Betty Matthews and Geraldine Shadoan. In 1931 we enrolled in grade three. There were many changes made, for the tots I spoke of before were now big boys and girls on our own side of the playground. Here Miss Silver gave us her able guidance. Dean Reed, Catherine Barrett, Lawrence Shadoan, and Harold Nichols joined the crew at this port. In 1932 we stopped at the new port of grade four just as we had planned. Everyone thought we were sinking fast, but Charles Pratt crme aboard and helped with the duties. We hurried through this channel with Miss Graves at the wheel. 1933 will always be remembered for the glorious times encountered by the class of ’41. Here we established a reputation which to this day we proudly bear. The blame is laid on us, not Mrs. McClelland or Mrs. Hall, who were our leaders. The ship was run aground several times that year. Marjorie Dill and Dean Washburn sailed with us. Gliding into the sixth grade in 1934 was an easy matter. Miss Rigdon, the captain, soon had the vessel sailing at top speed again. Gene Lee and Wesley Peters were added to the crew. After a very successful year, we growing children left the sixth grade and become members of the “Oldsters”, better known as the kids upstairs. During 1935 this sad class was guided by Messers. Cunningham, Burnett, Blagrave, Smith, Weir, and Lambert, along with Misses Johnson, Sewell, and Bartleson. Here Gene Lee set a record which will make him immortal at Boswell High. He received six board- ings and one hundred and seventy-five ninth periods. Many of our students joined the famed “Mahogany Club” sponsored by Mr. Cunningham. These included such famous persons as Robert Eichenberger, Howard Johnson, Dean Reed, Charles Pratt and others. So with a little unasked for pursuasion we passed through the historic seventh grade. In 1936 we joined the eighth grade with the same “brain-builders” fxcept for Miss Bartleson and Mr. Weir who were replaced by Mr. Wilson and Mr. Davis, also Miss Gray was added to the list of teachers. With all due respect to Mr. Lee, he sort of fell down on the job only receiving three boardings and one hundred and sewenjfy-pinth periods. And so we graduated from the eighth grade with forty-eight super-intelligent students. As green freshmen we added to our reputation. Now we had joined the ranks of high school. Several new members joined our class. They were known as the “Warren County” Keniuckians. Included among these were Lila Terrel, Madge Hosterman, and Betty Whistler. Betty Baker and Russell Clifton also joined the crew. Mr. Hogue, Miss Cates, Miss Zimmerman, and Miss Thompson replaced teachers on the staff. This year the “Ma- hogany Club celebrated the departure of their leader, Mr. Cunningham. Gene Lee and Howard McFrdden received awards for having participated in the most activities of this unique organization. The following year we were silly sophomores. Our little dreams had changed and Mr. Foster, Mr. Walters, and Miss Fraley came to handle us. At the end of the first semester Miss Boruff replaced Miss Fraley. We were now taking hard subjects from which these famous lines were taken. You remember “Amo te” and “Puella est Pulchra”. We also learned that x2 plus y2 equal Foo2. We were really getting smart. Our boys participated in basketball, baseball, and track. This year our class suffered a great blow when How- ard McFadden said good-bye to his Alma Mater. No doubt, if he harf remained, he wou'd have been the most illustrious rough neck Boswell has ever known. Meddie Brouilette and Charles Clark were the only new members. As we enrolled in September, 1939, we eagerly looked forward to the activities of the junior year. Stella Bell became one of the crowd during this eventful season. After much hard work we gave a colossal mystery play, “Hobgoblin House”; however, our dividends were great and we were very proud. The Junior-Senior reception was also a gala affair. It was a patriotic prom, and did we have fun dancing to the music of Galin Goodwin! Miss Jewett was our sponsor, she being the only new faculty member. Again our students won honors in Latin, Band, Commerce, and Math Contests while several boys excelled in the sports world. We slaved many hours to learn “Gallia est onimus divida tres partem” and “the square on the hypotenuse equals the sum of the square on the other two sides”, but somehow we survived. In spite of the hopes of teachers and the fears of parents we managed to reach the glorious goal, the senior year. School started as always in 1940, with Mr. Pitts, Mr. Jackson and Mrs. Fitzpatrick as new teachers. We added Ruth Gottschall and Wilmer Felix to our class of “Classy Scholars”. Marriage didn’t help our attendance much. I’ll have to admit. “Spring Fever” was the comedy we presented. Miss Russell, who replaced Mrs. Fitzpatrick, helped with our activities. Extensive plans were made for our two-day trip. So after twelve years of hard, studious labor, we’ve reached the goal that was only a vision in 1929. Commencement and baccalaureate will be the end of the high school days in Bos- well, but we’ll feel happy and proud to be among the alumni. One conclusion has been drawn by everyone; that is, we the class of ’41 have reached that wonderful stage where we have learned more and more about less and less until we know absolutely all there is to know about nothing. Compliments — of — KING THE CLOTHIER Lafayette, Indiana Compliments — of — FOWLER AUTO SUPPLY Fowler, Indiana DR. G. A. FOLLETT Ccme One, Come All Dentist BOSWELL CAFE Office at Residence Even Bring Pa and Ma! Phone 99, Boswell, Ind. The Davis Family and Mary BENTON CO. DAIRY FARMERS Pasteurized Dairy Prod. Modern Thru-Out Safe Dairy Products CO-OPERATIVE CO. John Hammelman, Mgr. Gra;n, Coal, Feeds, Salt, Grinding, Etc. Fowler, Indiana Phone 96, Boswell, Ind. THE RILEY HATCHERY Barred Rocks-----------White Rocks S. C. White Leg-horns Phone 77 Fowler, Indiana DALLAS SERVICE STATION S-H-E-L-L Gas and Oil BOSWELL GRAIN CO. Grain, Coal, and Fencing Ph. 56-2 Boswell, Ind. Compliments of BOSWELL STOCK YARDS W. C. Oyler, Manager Boswell, Indiana STEPHEN DRY PAUL J. TOLEN GOODS COMPANY Gen. Contract Hauling Dry Goods - - Kahn made Reliable Service Prices Reasonable to measure clothes Peters all-leather shoes Fully Ins. Carrier. Live- stock hauling a specialty Boswell, Indiana Ph. 82 Boswell, Ind. HOLSTINE and JONES J. E. ROBINSON Plumbing - Heating McCormick-Deering Sheet Metal Work Sales and Service Phone 17 Phone 110 Boswell, Indiana Boswell, Indiana TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Ruth McDonald, Thelma Red wine, James Orr, Meri- dith Rathburn, Murel Reeves, Dick Cooper, Wayne Cummings, James Coffelt, Francis Walters, Cornelia Walters, Ruby Hetrick. SECOND ROW—Charles Johnson, Norma Smith, Ola Peterson, Delmar Nowicki, Erveleen Dowling, Mary Agnes Brouillette, Lois Shoaf, Elsie Barrett, Eva Rainwater. Miss Borouff. THIRD ROW—Mr. Wilson, Norman Graves, Keith Dimmich, Stewart Smith, William Lawson, Edgar Dalton, Robert Carlile, Robert Boswell. FOURTH ROW—Helen Gottschall, Winnie Brantley, Ollavene Jones, Maxine Lock- hart, Joan Yochem, Shirley Eldridge, Mildred Hogue. The Juniors have been very busy with their various activities and preparations for the Junior-Senior Prom. Aside from selling candy at the ball games and during the noon hour they started a magazine-selling campaign. As they always try to make their work enjoyable, they di- vided the class into two sections, the Army and the Navy, and had a contest to see which side could sell the most subscriptions. The Navy, under the direction of Miss Boruff, was victorious, so they were the guests of the Army, commanded by Mr. Wilson, at the school house. During the year the Junior girls had the pleasure of attending a wedding shower in honor of one of their former class-mate, Mrs. Fern (Flynn) Wilson. Two class-members, Helen Gottschall and Shirley Eldridge represented the class at the Staff Meetings on the Annual in order that they might secure worthwhile ideas for the Annual of 1942. Also six of the Juniors attended the Vocational Guidance Conference at Fowler, returning with interesting reports on various colleges and the vocations they offered. otnores TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Charles Groves, Robert Wilson, Maxine Walter, Janice Fisher, Guinivere Trueblood, Lela Dill, Mr. Burnett, sponsor, Wallace Hubbard, Harold Fleck, William Childress, and Thomas Felix. SECOND ROW—Robert Felix, Robert Lawson, Juanita Barker, Myrtle Pratt, Lucy Bowman, Evelyn Terrell, Izola Dowling, Rosemond Dallas, and Carribelle Fix. FRONT ROW—William Dalton (seated), Maurice Newtson, Alice Forward, Marian Rathburn, Genevieve Morris, Elizabeth Swanson, Iva Shepherd (seated), Miss Jewett, sponsor,, Dcretta Walters, Richard Eberhardt. SOPHOMORE HIGHLITES CLASS OFFICERS—President, William Childress; Vice-President, William Dalton; Treasurer, Wallace Hubbard; Secretary, Lowell Newton; Reporter, Harold Fleck; Spon- sors, Mr. Burnett and Miss Jewett. SOPHOMORE’S DREAM OF ACTIVITIES AT TIIE BALL Let’s swing and sway with the great musicians from “Melody Lane.’’ I knew you would recognize they for they’re the former sophomores of B. H. S. The so-called “Gay Gang’’ under the leadership of Maestro Robert Wilson, has planned an extensive tour this season. You’ll find them at the “Cocoanut Grove” in California at present. On the front row of the orchestra, I see Janice Fisher, Lucy Mae Bowman, and Juanita Barker playing violins. Over to the right is Maurice Newtson, Billy Childress, and Izola Dowling playing saxaphones. Wait, they are starting the show. Listen to those trum- pets! I notice that Wallace Hubbard and Genevieve Morris have never forgotten those lessons they received at Boswell High. Bob Lawson, William Dalton, and Charles Groves are scheduled to sing. I hear they’re a grand trio. Also on the program is a very special numoer by Flonnie Bolin and Alice Forward. They’re the new ballroom dancers you’ve been reading of in your newspaper. I just noticed Elizabeth Swanson seated at the grand piano. She’s a beautiful girl dressed in that blue gown. Another act of grand entertainment is put on by Donald Nem, Thomas Felix, Harold Fleck, and Bob Felix. These clowns and magicians have a reputa- tion for their tricks and jokes. The music in the background is furnished oy the girls choir, composed of Iva Mae Shepherd, Lela Dill, Evelyn Terrell, Rosemond Dallas, Myrtle Pratt, Doretta Walters, Maxine Walters, Carribelle Fix, and Marion Rathburn. The girls, dressed in white lace gowns, display great talent. As these touring artists end the show by singing “Back Home Again in Indiana,” we’ll leave them and recall 1941 in Boswell High. man BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Joe Sigler, Chas. Whistler, Myla Hubbard, Ethel Marie Hogue, Ora Louise Stovall, Rhoda Fisher, Mary Barrett, Rosemary Nowicki, Eu- gene Hudson, and Lois Trueblood. MIDDLE ROW—Pearl Hetrick, Mary Hamelman, Marjorie Goodwine, Venita Cooley, Dorothy Fleenor, and Virgal Campbell. FRONT ROW—Richard Shadoan, Frank Albertson, Bob Smith, Bob Butler, Duane Smith. Dale Flynn, Robert Berry, James Reeves. THE FRESHMEN HIDE OUT ! Let’s tr-vel beyond this metropolis of Boswell to the secret land of Greenhorn which is inhabited by the Freshmen of ’41. Just at edge of this make-believe island is the most amazing scene one could ever witness. A large white gate opens into the beautiful play- ground and p?rk that is so thickly crowded with green freshmen. At the two teeter- totters we spy Dorothy Fleenor and Betty Nowkki, who ere trying their best to spill each other, and Rhoda Fisher and Ethel Hogue, who can’t agree where each should sit. Just arcund the corner in the sand pile, who should we see but Bobby Butler and Jce S ler fighting over the little red shovel. Now boys, don’t throw sand! Journeying toward the north of this well-planned amusement place, we sight a crowd gathered near the pool, Mrrjcrie Gcodwine, Robert Berry, Pearl Hetrick and Dick Shadoan are ap- plauding lrudly. As we near the spot, we see Charles Whistler and Myla Hubbard giv- ing an exhibition of fancy diving. Look at them dive! Over at the tennis court, we find Evelyn Graves and Frank Albertson playing the fi- nals. The way they handle those rackets, why it’s surprising! In the midst cf an exciting phy, who should dash around the corner but James Reeves, Dale Flynn and Bob Mounce, who are playing Indians. They must be on the warpath again. But oh! who’s be- h nd them? You’d never guess. It’s mary Barrett, Ora Louise Stovall, and Mary Ham- me’man, dressed as the squaws and accompanied by a little “squawkerGoodness, it looks like Bob Smith! I admit. I’m rather amazed at these freshmen. The way they’ve coneealed their hide- out is a mystery to me. It’s almost dark! We had better go heme before someone notices our disguise. ‘‘Stand where you are, we’ve got you covered!” Woops! From where did those deep voices ccme? Oh, I see, those masked men must be Gene Hudson, Lois Trueblood, and Duane Smith playing robbers. TOP PICTURE, 8th GRADE, FIRST ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT (seated)—Glennadee Nichols, Otlis Flynn, Rosemond Elmore, Marion Graves, Helen Selby. Betty Roberts. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Bill Orr, Johnnie Johnson. Joyce Reeves, Joe Barrett, Norman Johnson. THIRD ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT—Marie Blackwell, Oscar Flynn, Dorothy Dill, Jim Carlile, Doris Jones. FOURTH ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Betty Lou Pratt, Foster Wilson, Maxine Dill, Roxy Wilson, Mery Forward, Maxine Dunbar, Bemeil Matthews. 7th GRADE, TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Billie Roberts, Roland Eberhardt, Wilma Carlile, George Grieves, Marvin Mounts, Wilma Jean Whittus, Wilma Grove, Keith Mounce, Bob Dallas. SECOND ROW—Kieth Carlile, Eileen Hedrick, Joyce Gottschall, Irvin Farr, Geneva Campbell, Perry Trimble, Bonny Bowers, Lois Cooper. THIRD ROW—Duane Robinson, Geraldine Pries, Mildred Walters, Andy Albertson, Olive Cooper, Barbara Flynn, Durold Robinson. FOURTH ROW—Eugene Durr, Evelyn Smith, Betty Newell, Emma Fix, Wilma Flet- cher, Margaret Foster, Cecil Flynn. TOP PICTURE, Gth GRADE. 1st ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT-Jimmie Roberts, Ellis Hosfield, M; ry Fsrpuson, Gene Edmonds, Dorothy Bro:k, Jewell Farrar, Robert Hooker 2nd ROW-Winfred Richards, Jack Barrett, Evelyn Jones, George Morrison, Helen Felix, Ernest Shoaf, Nelle Rigdon. 3rd ROW-Donna Kvy Fletcher. Robert Walters, Harold Newell, Ruthella Hudson Ruth Ann Foster, Irene Webster, Denzil Flynn. CENTER PICTURE, 5th GRADE, TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Tom Washburn, Esther Csrlile, Anna Bobbit Shadoan, Maxine Hedrick, Louise Barrett, Keith Stone, Jerry Trimble. SECOND ROW—Max Leuck, Jean Fell, Jessie Prather, Josephine Rasmussen, Gene Bell.; THIRD ROW—Eugene Dill, Hsstal Rainwater, Jim Donovan, Robert Dennis, Leslie Fariar, Mrs. Hall, teacher. FOURTH ROW—Mary Bowman, Bobby Burnett, Wanda Matthews, Norma McDonald, Arnold Jones, Joyce Walter. ♦ t+'-j 4,th GRADE, BOTTOM PICTURE, FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Orville Baugh. Phyllis Brcuillette, Ervin Pratt, Paul Larson, Donald Wunderle, Lela Mae Helmerick. SECOND ROW—Virginia Flynn, Weslie Farrar, Everett Foster, Larry White. THIRD ROW—Helen Pratt, Wilber Richardson, Clifford Webster, Donna Sauter, Deloris Dill. (Bill Albertson, absent) THIRD GRADE, TOP PICTURE, LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP ROW—Bobbie Smith, Jane Lsuck, Peggy Morris, Junior Roberts, Lee Newtson, Armilda Wilson, Bette Fell, Nila Pleasant. SECOND ROW—Patsy Albertson, Carmen Newell, Joan Carlson, Vivian Farrar, Ev- elyn Brock, Miss Silver. THIRD ROW—Eugene Elmore, Helen Bain, Orvil Flynn, Juanita Durr, Donald Murphy. BOTTOM ROW Norman Butler, William Ferguson, Richard Bowman, Howard Me- Donald, Billie Fletcher, Omer Flynn, Richard Butler, Ralph Reed. (Margaret Donovan and Mickey Fletcher were absent). SECOND GRADE, MIDDLE PICTURE, TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Jeanette Bain, Charles Ray Dennis, Edward Trimble, Barbara Hetrick, Raymond Elmore, Miss Ha- zel Everett, teacher. SECOND ROW—Russell Felix, Margaret Graves, Mary Esther Donovan, Frank Bar- rett, Betty Lou Vice. THIRD ROW—Norma McDaniel, Henry Baugh, Reva Stone, Lois Wagner, Frances Brock, Charles Bowers. (Patsy Parson was absent.) FIRST GRADE, TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Hazel Barrett, Russell Johnson, Lor- raine Walters, Thomas Patterson, Dorothy Bain, Anna Farrar, Dorothy Graves, Marjorie Graves, Miss Lamb. MIDDLE ROW—Phyllis Helmerick, Sarnie Wilson, Margaret Ann Griffith, Victor Fletcher, Patsy Carlile, Tom Morrison. BOTTOM ROW—Delbert Vice, Margaret Albertson, Gordon Johnson, Norma Stovall, Joanne Lynch, Joan Dunbar, Shirley Eberly, Shirley Felix, Oliver Flynn. G. G. MORRISON, M.D. ANDERSON Phone 222 — and — McClelland Blasses Fitted Hardware Boswell, Indiana Boswell, Indiana A Feed for Every Need Sherwin Williams Paint John Deere Implements CORN BELT FEED COMPANY Boswell Phone 31 Indiana Compliments I)r. F. B. McADAMS — of — FOSTER AGENCY Dentist Boswell, Indiana Phone 2-160 NESBITT CHEVROLET SALES Sales and Service Boswell Indiana ANNUAL STAFF “When is our material due? How much will we charge this year? Who will print our annual this year, and yes, what shall we call it?” There questions snd many others were ones that had to be settled by this hard- working staff under the direction of Miss Russell, and Mr. Jackson, who was general bus- iness manager for “The Echoes” of 1941. FRONT ROW, SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT—Betty Matthews, Sales Manager; Russell Clifton, Assistant Advertising; Kenneth Keller, Editor-in-Chief; Dean Reed, Class Presi- dent; Mary Follett, Art Editor; Gene Lee, Sports Editor; Helen Gottschall and Shirley Eldridge, Junior Assistant Editors; Ruth Gottschall, Literary Editor. BACK ROW—Howard Johnson, Photo Editor; Margaret Martindale, Advertising Ed- itor; Helen Jones, Assistant Sales Manager; Dean Washburn, Assistant Photo Editor; Stella Bell, Art Editor; Miss Russell, class sponsor. LATIN CLUB sponsored by Katurah Borouff First year Latin students have gone places this year. Shirley Eldridge and Myla Hub- bard won first and second places in the county contest, which entitled them to partici- pate in the district contest at Crown Point, Ind., where Myla Hubbard won first place. ■ • f.oA.. “SPRING FEVER’’ “When the roll is called up yonder...........” Crash! Bang! “Oh Tessie ! ! ” “Say, Mom, do you see anything different about me?..........On my upper lip, I mean.”..........“You mean the pimple?” “Gosh!” “Ooccoh..........Mrs. Greene.” Did she die?” “Worse’n that..her hair!” “I accidentally poured turpentine on a cat once....! ! It certainly was worth it to see Bob McAdams with a baby buggy.........Kenneth Nunnally with a dirndl and a girl’s hat on----- Dale, a shy coach of few words----- Stella sleeping on her broom----Betty Matthews giving music lessons.... and what not? Cast of Characters JACK HOWARD ... PRICE, his married brother .... RAY BUTLER, his chum ....... MR. KNIGHT, an athletic coach ....... PEGGY, Jacky’s kid sister ..... BERTHA, their mother .......... EULALIE BARNES, her sister .... DONNA HOWARD, Price’s wife ____ SPRING BYINGTON, Jacky’s weakness TESSIE. the general help....... . KENNETH NUNNALLY ______ BOB McADAMS ROBERT EICHENBERGER .... DALE WASHBURN .... BETTY WHISTLER ... ALICE JANE FISHER ... BETTY MATTHEWS ....... HELEN JONES ....... BETTY BAKER ....... STELLA BELL DRAMATICS CLUB “All the world’s a stage”—or so we contend, especially the active members of the dramatics club which was organized the second semester, under the direction of Miss Russell. A number of very clever one-act plays were presented and one original skit for a Courtesy Program was given before the high school assembly. Opportunities for people with evident talent and hidden talent were provided to give the students new chances to take an active part in extra-curricular activities. DEBATE CLUB BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Myla Hubbard, Wallace Hubbard, Betty Baker, Robert Eichenbsrger, Howard Johnson. FRONT ROW—Winnie Brantley, Mildred Hogue, Katurah Borocff, sponsor, Shirley Eldridge, Maxine Lockhart. BOOSTER CLUB BOSWELL HIGH SCHOOL BAND READING LEFT TO RIGHT—Joe Sigler, Timpani; Erveleen Dowling, Timpani and Chuires; Wilma Carlile, Clarinet; George Grieves, Clarinet; Wallace Hubbard, Trumpet; Genevieve Morris, Trumpet; Duane Smith, Clarinet; Evelyn Smith, Clarinet; Glennadee Nichols, Comet; Don Wilson, Director; Mildred Walters, Clarinet; Robert Smith, Cornet; Keith Dimmich, Cornet; Marvin Helmerick, Soprano Saxophone; Janice Fisher. String Bass; Shirley Eldridge, Clarinet; Kenneth Nunnally, Clarinet; Gene Lee, Soprano Saxo- phone and Bass Drum; Maxine Dunbar. Cornett; Mildred Hogue, Clarinet; Helen Gott- schall, Oboe; Marie Hogue, Comet; Marion Graves, Flute; Maxine Lockhart, Eb Bass; Margaret Martindale, Alto Saxophone; Kenneth Keller, Flute; Rhoda Fisher, BBb Bass; Geneva Campbell, Alto Saxophone; Joan Yochem, Flute; Robert Butler, Alto Saxophone; Dean Read, BBb Bass and Baritone; Wayne Stephens, Tenor Saxophone; Robert Lawson, Alto Clarinet; Alice Fisher, Cymbals; Mary Follett, Baritone; William Dalton, Bass Drum and Drum Major; Robert Wilson, Snare Drum, Timpani, BBb Bass; Cornelia Walters, Trombone; Richard Shadoan, Snare Drum; Ruth Gottschall, Trombone. BOSWELL HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA READING LEFT TO RIGHT—John Johnson, ’Cello and Violin; Maxine Walter, Violin; Doris Jones, Violin; Jce Sigler, Violin; Shirley Eldridge, Piano; Helen Gottschall, Violin; Ervelsen Dowling, Violin; Janice Fisher, String Bass; Mildred Hogue. Clarinet; Geneva Campbell, Alto Saxophone; Joan Yochem, Flute; Robert Wilson, Percussion; Margaret Martindale, Alto Saxophone; Ksnneth Keller, Flute; Marvin Helmerick, So- prano Saxophone; Don Wilson, Director; Genevieve Morris, Trumpet; Gene Lse, Tenor Saxophone; Wallace Hubbard, Trumpet; Cornslia Walter, Trombone; Ruth Gottschall, Trombone; Glennadee Nichols, Cornet (not in picture). JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS Juanita Berry, Wilma Carlile, Geneva Campbell. Lois Cooper, Olive Cooper, Robert Dallas, Eugene Durr, Ervine Farrar, Wilma Fletcher, Margaret Foster, Joyce Gottschall, Billie Roberts, Evelyn Smith, Mildred Walters, Marie Blackwell, Howard Coffelt, Dorothy Dill, Maxine Dunbar, Emma Fix, Marion Graves, John Johnson, Doris Jones, Bemeil Matthews, Glennadee Nichols, Billie Orr, Betty Pratt, Betty Roberts, Helen Selby. Top Picture — 4-H CLUB GIRLS Bottom Picture — AGRICULTURE BOYS LEFT TO RIGHT, STANDING—Dale Washburn, student manager, Delmar Nowicki, Bob McAdams, Jim Reeves, Frank Albertson, Meddie Brouillette, Bob Smith, Kenneth Morgan, coach. LEFT TO RIGHT, SEATED—Dick Shadoan, Merle Reeves, Gene Lee, Russell Clifton, Dean Reed, Marvin Helmerick, Charles Johnson, Bob Lawson. BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Bob Lawson, Merle Reeves, Charles Johnson, Mar- vin Helmerick, Russell Clifton, Dean Reed, Kenneth Morgan, coach. KNEELING, LEFT TO RIGHT—Charles Pratt, Dale Washburn, student manager. Bob McAdams. In September, Coach Morgan issued the call for all the basketball players and about 17 players reported. Helmerick, McAdams, Pratt, Reed, Clifton, Johnson and Reeves were the veterans, and Groves, J. Reeves, Albertson, and R. Smith were the yearling candidates The season opened Nov. 1st with West Lebanon furnishing the opposition. The Black- hawks turned in an impressive victory by downing this strong southern quintet by a score of 30 to 16, allowing the visiting team only four field goals. The whole B.H.S. team played a fine game, and Helmerick and Lawson collected 9 points each and Reeves got 8. On Nov. 5th the Boswell quintet journeyed to Farl Park and were defeated 22 to 15. This game was later forfeited to Boswell because the Cardinals played an ineligible man. The local basketeers were host to the Gilboa team Nov. 8th and easily defeated this quintet 41 to 33. Helmerick was again high point man with 8 field goals and a free throw for 17 points. M. Reeves also found the basket for 12. The Blackhawks defeated the Otterbein Red Devils on their floor 26-25. The lead changed hands many times during this exciting fray, but when the smoke of the battle had cleared, the Boswell team had a one point margin. Helmerick contributed 17 points to the Boswell cause. The B.H.S. cagers downed the highly touted Pine Village quintet Nov. 20 by a score of 39 to 30. The local netters outran the Knots all the game and dominated all floor play. Helmerick, M. Reeves, Lawson, Pratt, McAdams, and Reed played a very commendable game with Helmerick, Reeves, and McAdams garnering 16, 8, and 6 points respectively. The Blackhawks traveled to Ambia Nov. 29, after the Thanksgiving vacation and con- tinued their winning streak by defeating the Ambia netters 36-29. M. Reeves hit the bucket brilliantly, amassing 9 field gosls and 2 charity tosses for 21 points, while Helm- crick and McAdams tossed in 8 and 6 points each. The Blackhawks were thoroughly thumped by a classy Attica team on Dec. 3. The towering Red Ramblers trimmed the locals to the tune of 44 to 16. Helmerick was the only Boswell player to find the basket and he netted 8 points. Boswell was defeated by the Oxford Blue Devils in a very thrilling game Dec. 6. Boswell’s last half stand overcame the consistent Blue Devil lead, and the victor was doubtful during the final minutes. Clifton’s long range sniping was the event of the even- ing. Clifton was the high point man with 8 points, and Helmerick, Reed, and M. Reeves counted for 5 each. The ’Hawks were trimmed by the F. Park juggernaut Dec. 16, 36 to 26. This game proved slightly dull as neither team showed the basketball they were capable of. Helm- erick and Pratt sank 8 points each and McAdams 6. The Pine Village cagers secured revenge Dec. 20 bv defeating tb? B. H. S. team 39 to 21 on the Oxford floor. The P. V. team dominated play throughout the game and left nothing as to the final outcome. Helmerick’s 6 points were high. Aftrr the Christmas vacation the Blackhawk netters resumed their schedule Jan. 3, by defeating Earl Park 41 to 39 in an exciting overtime battle. After a hot contest thru- out, the Hawks hit the winning basket in an overtime period. Reeves swished 11 points through and Clifton and Helmerick hit for 9 ea h although scoring was well distributed. The Annual 4-Wsy tourney was held in the Ambia gym Jan. 14 with Freeland Park defeating Boswell the first game 47 to 34. Helmerick was hi h point man with 17 points. In the consolation game, Boswell warped Ambia 49-32 with Helmerick and Reeves col- lecting 19 and 11 points respectively. Freeland defeated Pine Village in the final game. Oxford defeated Boswell Jen. 24 on tho Oxford hardwood 41-32. The Blue Devils rolled up a 12 point lead at the half, but the determined Boswell team nearly wiped this out. Reeves was the leading scorer with 14 points. After trimming Ambia twice Boswell was defeated Jan. 31 by Ambia 36-31. Helmerick was sick this gams and this handicapped the local quintet. Lawson was high with 9 points. The locals traveled to Fowler Feb. 7 and returned on the short end of a 41-25 count. The game was very dull due to tho poor hitting of the B. H. S. team. Lawson was high point man with 8 points. The ’Hawks again fell, on Feb. 11, to a powerful Veedersburg outfit but pkyed good basketball all the game. Re d ac ounted for 14 points while McAdams and Helmerick tossed through 9 and 8 points respectively. For the last game of th season, Feb. 21, Boswell journeyed to the Wadena gym and were defeated by a hot Indian t-am in a free-scoring contest by the decision score of 67-45. Lawson and Albertson led B. H. S. with 14 and 13 points. On Feb. 28-29 and Mar. 1, the Sectional Tournament w?s held in the Fowler gym. The Bcswell team drew Raub and Coach Morgan decided to use his underclassmen and Raub was defeated 36-33 in a fine exhibition. Lawson and Reeves collected 14 and 9 points re- spectively. In the second game Boswell was defeated in an exciting contest by Otterbein. Boswell held a 7 point lead at the half but lost this lead in the last quarter and Otterbein forged ahead 29-26. Reed was the only Senior selected by Ccach Morgan to play. Free- land Park won this tournament by defeating Fowler in the finals. The individual scoring is as follows: Helmerick 170, M. Reeves 118, Lawson 112, Clif- ton 32, Johnson 18, McAdams 58, Pratt 40, Reed 31, J. Reeves 31, Albertson 39; D. Smith 2. Eight boys reported to Coach Morgan in the latter part of March for the school track team. Of this group only two experienced track men remained from last years squad. Clifton showed a consistent winner in the weights and Pratt in the distant runs. Dalton, Albertson, Grove, and J. Reeves are the younger members who are showing good early season form. Many meets are expected to be won by this squad. The track schedule is as follows: April 9, Wed.—Otterbein, Ambia, Freeland, Raub, Boswell at Boswell. April 10, Thursday—Open. April 14 - 19—Open. April 21, Monday—meet at Fowler. April 22, Tuesday—Boswell, Brook at Fowler. April 26, Saturday—Delphi Invitational. April 29, Tuesday—County Meet at Fowler. May 3, Saturday—Conference meet at Rennsalaer. May 9, Friday—Attica. May 17, Saturday—Sectional at Lafayette. May 24, Saturday—State meet. Due to the time the annual was prepared, the track schedule is incomplete. Compliments of Corn Belt Hybrid Seed Company PRODUCERS OF IMPROVED HYBRID SEED CORN The Photos of this Annual are a Product of THE SMITH STUDIO Specialists in College and High School Photography Attica —:— Indiana It Happened in a Girl’s School Several years ago a prominent illuminating engineer stopped to see his daughter who was a student at an eastern school for girls. He noticed the very poor lamps and lighting conditions under which the girls had to study. Realizing the terrific eyestrain caused by poor lighting, this illuminating engineer decided to do something about it. So he went back to his office and, with the assistance of several other lighting ex- perts, designed the ideal lamp for reading and study purposes. Many Manufanturers now make lamps which conform to these specifications. These lamps are identified by the I. E. S. tag of approval for the Illuminating Engineering Society. Lamps that carry this tag make reading and studying easier and lessen the dangers of eyestrain. NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. Compliments If It Comes from — of — JOHNSON’S MORGAN’S BARBER It Must Be Good SHOP Groceries and Meats Boswell, Indiana Phone 36 -Try- SAUTER’S DRUG STORE Cakes for Weddings Birthday Parties for Drugs, Sodas and Sundries CONRAD’S BAKERY Ph. 20 Boswell, Ind. Fowler, Indiana DAVE HENLINE You Save At Buyers of Poultry - Eggs - Hide If It’s Prices, We’ll Pay Them Ph. 104 Boswell, Ind. KLIGMAN’S on Clothing and Shoes for The Ent re Family Hoop?ston, Illinois 219 East Main St. THE FARMERS MERCHANTS BANK Boswell, Indiana Member of The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation SCHOOL CALENDAR Current Events of school this year, Included the following things: August 30, we rode to town, As we heard the school bell ring. September 3, we returned again, With our books all on hand. September 20, Reverend Gottschall spoke, Of his work in foreign lands. The 27 day of September, The Freshmen were accepted by us. When a party was properly held, With all the trimmings and fuss. On October 2, our baseball stars, Bedecked in full esteem, Rode forth to the county tournament, To battle the rival teams. October 4, school was dismissed. For the Corn Festival celebration. The following day the school band played As the school’s participation. On October 18, Agriculture boys, With wagons drawn by tractors, Entered the district contest, Com husking being the factor. The following week, two nights reserved, For excitement and full swing. Both Democrats and Republicans, Made our little town hall ring. November 4. the Senior pictures were snapped. The 15, a library program took place. On the 27, Mr. Marshall came, And spoke with the best of grace. November 30, The Vocational students, Journeyed to Chicago. December 6, Reverend Ferguson spoke, On a subject we all know. On December 10, before the school. Miss Scott spoke on this day. Our Christmas play was the 19, With all countries on display. On January 17, Thurman Rice, Started our second semester, By speaking to us, About our countries great disaster. On January 21, four students, Debated long and loud, On whether to live, With or without a crowd. On February 3, Mr. Burgland came, Bringing his equipment so rare. He gave a demonstration with oxygen. Which called for the greatest of care. On March 2, 3, and 4 came our evaluation, For a North Central Rating. March 6, came the Band Patron’s carnival With everyone singing and laughing. March 14, Reverend Gottschall said, “Suffer before you do wrong.” April 2, Mr. Dancey spoke. On citizenship and good songs. A three-act comedy was presented, On April 3, by the Senior Class. “Spring Fever” was the play, Which caused many laughs to pass. On April 7, Mr. Pitts bestowed, Honors upon Music and Commercial winners. April 8, Reverend Ferguson spoke, About Passion Week and the sinners. On April 7, the doctors came To discover who had T. B. April 10, to most of us they said, “You don’t have T. B.” On April 24 the Juniors gave The Seniors a grand show. And both classes danced, To music so slow. On May 11, the Seniors marched, Into the church two by two, And there they sat until. The ministers’ sermons were through. On May 16, the Seniors marched, Hand in hand down the aisle. After receiving their diplomas. They left the school with a smile. 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