Butler High School - Tropaeum Yearbook (Butler, IN)

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mmmmmmmmmm ¥ ®ropantm-i92r mwmwmmmwmiwiwmi m •2 Wava Roljinsun, who in turn donated these, with the statement that they were stale, to be sokl again. Article 12. A Lincoln Essay, was found among the debris in back of the school building. Walter Fisher finally laid claim to this, with the request that it be given to the most deserving member of the Junior class. Article 13. During her four yrars ' stay at Butler, Prances Miller had accumulated a certain amount of knowledge. Having no further use for this she offers it for sale. It was finally sold to Robert Gehring for the price of $99.99. Article 14. Knowing that medals are articles of pride to any man, Harold Hlentz placed his on the market. Ralph McCc-ullough is now wearing this as a chest protector in liaseball practice. Article 15. Catherine (Jln ' rlin sent in a request that some kind-hearted senior donate her knowledge of men to be sold. Colista Diehl replied to this request adding her .sweet disposition, however having one equally as sweet Catherine passed Colista ' s on to the yophomore class, retaining the know- ledge. Article 16. For some time -iohii ( ' aiiipbell has l)een in need of some quiet and sensible ways, so Ralph Stullei- was fiiuilly induced to offer his for sale. The Junior class and Faculty took up a collection and purchased these ways for $500, then presented these to Jehu, with a l)ook of instructions. Article 17. An indomitable spirit of optimism, accomi anied by the fa- mous Tyson gi-in offered l.)y Herb is now in the possession of Leo. Article 18. A horn, a painted scarf, several reed baskets, with several other articles, the work of a certain curly haired senior, Helen Bryan, are now in the hands of Ragna B,ryant. Article 19, (iei ' trude Bordner was loathe to part with her valued musi- cal ability, but realizing the necessity of some such talent in the school, Ger- trude donated this to Miss Downs to use as she saw fit. Article 20. Harriett Fitch, after due consideration decided her most val- uable possessioai was her plentiful supply of clothes. Virginia Stone has ad- ded these to her already abundant supply. The total amount received for these was 29 cents. Article 21. Twinkliu ' hi ' own eyes, a win ' em smile, curly hair and brains were the contributions of Otis Kline to the auction. The eyes went to Donna Higley. The smile, oh, — just see Randall Staley smile, and the brains to Loren Spake Article 22. Roberta White has often been heard to express a desire for black hail-. Helen Alwood very generously donated hers to the sale but due ' o certain unmentional)l( ' I ' easons Rolierta did. not buy this. Article 23. No class is complete without its poet so the class of ' 28 has requested (upon the advice of Miss Greatbatch) that Martin Leason put his poetical talent on the market. Ruth Noragon is now using this talent to the greatest advantage. Article 24. Write a calendar! Why I can ' t. Hearing just such state- ments coming from some martyred member of the senior class of ' 28. Pauline Hu))artt left this ability- in the hands of Mr. Wooden to be distributed as he saw fit. Article 25. Delbei ' t gave his assendjley seat across from Clarence to- El- mer Beebe. It is moi-e nearly tlie correct size than the one which Elmer occu- pies at present. A.rticle 26. Since this was the most successful sale ever conducted by a Senior Class, both in regards to amount received and satisfaction given, Gail Wynkoop gave her ability to conduct this type of sale to Robert King. Lastly, we leave, as a class, to the classes to follow, our best wishes for everlasting success. -GAH. WYNKOOP. :S UlkW -26—

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ftt |? M Vr V( ¥ ulrcparum-lSSr It if fci Si fctiti fct ki VilM m Auction Sale The Senior class of B. H. S. lield a pulilie auetioii ilay 24, 1927, to dis- pose of their innumerable treasures which they had accumulated in their vears at B. H. S. Before the sale started the will was read in whicli the ]xriceless possessions of the class were left to the successors. The followiiii ; wi ' i ' e 1lie contents of the will : To the faculty as a wlmlc we will the everlasting lovi ' and respect of the senior class. To Mr. Goodrich our heart felt thanks for his guidance during- the past year. To ; 1 !•. Wooden our appreciation for his advice and ever present will- ingness to help. To Mr. JMai ' ks ou,r civics folders, full to overflowing. To Miss Cline a well behaved fourth period assendjly. To Mr. Moore best W ' ishes for a happy married life. To Miss (i-reatbatch a class wlm understands and appreciates Emerson ' s Essays. To Miss Downs the paint lioxcs of the art class To Miss Chapman better help for lunchroom. Mr. R. V. Goodrich was appointed sole executioner of this will. At the Auction Sale new owners were found for the pei-sonal trea.sures of the various individuals of the senior class. Article 1. Lester Snyder sold his lu ' w Ghev.rolet. The bids came thick and fast, and Miss Chapman was .successful in getting the coveted article at the exhorbitant price of $1.98. Article 2. Ernest Hiatt was foi ' ced to give up his much treasured and useful ability to orate . This is luiw in the possession of Awilda Campbell. Article 3. Florence Maggert donated to the sale one of her handsome engraved photographs. A recent visit showed it residing on the mantle of a home in the 300 l)lock oa Oak St. Article 4. Jerald Teutsch donated his executive ability, and we are glad to note that next year ' s senior pi ' csident (who ever he may be) is now its possessor. Article 5. A knowledge of Latin is valued by everyone, so that the lower classmen wei ' c indeed fortunate to have Helen Wagner put hers on the market. Article 6. Raymond Snyder felt that he had enough interest in science, particula.rly physics, to pai-t with some of it. Velda, expecting to delve deeper in this held, purchased this interest fo,r the sum of .flOO. Article 7. Tony Sniitli, realizing that he had one cherished possession which might benefit his school day pals, donated his original humor. Arthur Campbell, by its aid, hopes to become the joke editor of the 1929 Tropaeum. Article 8. A knowledge of home economies is invalual)le to any girl, realizing this E.rma Jennings was happy to purchase this knowledge of ]Marj ' Kandel for the price of $LO0O.OO. Artificial 9. Student managers. How the Junior class needed one, and how elated they should be to think that Raymond Wise bought this position from one who has made this position an in(.lispensal)le one, namely Norman Norris. Article 10. Virginia Brown. ii|)on hearing of the auction sale requested that Kenneth Holman donate his cuiiy hair and that she be given a monoply on the bids. Since the senior class upon thinking the mattei- over decided to com- ply with this request, we expect to hear of Virginia ' s sudden beauty. Article 11. Ferda Hample was p.roud to beciueath his paper of jokes to • • —25—

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immMimmmmi m ¥ airopapum-i92r mmmmMmmmmmm THE BUTLER BOOSTER VOL. XXXVII. Butler, Indiana, May 27, 1937. Price 6 cents Wedding At Last Solemnized Butler, 1937.— One of the most beautiful summer weddings of the winter was celebrated this evening at 9 ' A. M. Miss Colista Leona Dielil one of the several daugh- ters of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Diehl, was united in mar- riage to Norman A. Norris, of Chicago. Mr. Norris is a noted artist and cartoon- ist, employed by the Col- lege Humor Magazine and a member of the Eta Bitta Pi. Action In House of Congress Wash., D. C— 1937. An Act of Congress, providing that labor organizations not conducted for profit was not to be considered il- legal and members are not restrained in carrying out legitimate objects of the organization, was passed today through the influence of Mr. Ferda Hample. Mr. Hample received his training in speaking in the 7th hour public speaking class in B. H. S. Evangelistic Services At- tract Qreat Attention Butler, 1937. — Public ser- vices are being conducted at the XJ. B. Church by the noted Evangelist, Mrs. Howard Funk. She is be- ing assisted by her hus- band as choir leader and soloist. China Under Stressed Circumstances Tokio, China, 19-37. — Re- ports have been received from Rev. Lester Snyder, missionary to China, that unless food and clothing are sent immediately there, thousands will perish. Mr. Snyder has done very good work as a mis- sionary and is expected home as soon as situations are a little better in China. He will resume his position as minister of the U. B. church at Boston, Mass. Noted Aviator Makes First Trip Across At- lantic in Two Days N. Y., N. Y. — Who says the world is not progres- sing in transportation? Per- haps one of the most dar- ing feats was performed by Mr. Ray Snyder, of But- ler, Indiana, last week. At different intervals word was sent back con- cerning the progress of the planes. All the Butler folks were anxious to hear how Ray was progressing. Many planes were forced to abandon the trip and turned back. At last word was sent back that Mr. Snyder had arrived in France, unin- jured. Ray has made a record no one has surpassed and his name will be recorded in the History as the in- ventor of the marvelous plane that resisted all storms. Great Scientist Appears at Butler Butler, 1937.— Mr. J. E. Teutsch of Atlanta, Ga., gave an interesting dem- onstration at the State Auditorium, Tuesday eve- ning. Facts concerning the new eartlis have been writ- ten, said Mr. Teutsch, ' ' that are amazing. I have just made the discovery recently and have had it recognized by the Science Bureau, that these planets are similar to the earth we live on. There are people living on these planets, who are savages. Many other in- teresting facts can be told concerning these planets. Contract Has Been Signed Chicago, 1937.— Mr. E. E. Hiatt is proving the bene- fit of his school training in his success in his Civil En- gineering. After graduating from the Class of ' 27, from But- ler, Indiana, he immediate- ly commenced his studies in Civil Engineering and today has signed a con- tract to build the largest bridge in the U. S. Historical Research Mr. Delbert Jenks has become famous for his great history entitled, Facts Concerning the Government Since ,1925. g s- mmmmim mm m m f mfmf mmM -27-