Butler High School - Tropaeum Yearbook (Butler, IN)

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s I!lr0fiaeum — 102r THE BUTLEE BOOSTER May 27, 1927. THE BUTLER BOOSTER 11. G. Br%-an Editor Price, per year .... .$il..jli Entered as Fir.st Class mail in Butler PostoiBce. Closing Out Butler, 193.7.— Mr. Anson SniitTi is closing out liis present stock of groceries on Tuesday, June 20, 19.37. Everything is to be sold at half price. Mr. Smith would like to have all his goods sold by 8 o ' clock Tuesday evening. He will go to the city of Ft. Wayne and there start a chain of Smith Cirocerv Stores. POET ' S CORNER The Tragedy- Martin Leason He brushed his elbow off his arm, His brain, in vain he rack- ed; His head held by a single chord; His feet, the size did lack. I The muscles of his b;ain did twitcli. His knees, did doff their caps; And every time at him they looked. He ' d feign another lapse. They called the doctor for a council. They made suggestions long and bold; But when they got- around to act, They found him lying stiff and cold. Farmeis ' Convention Meets Chicago, 19;i7.— The an- nual farmers ' convention met at Chicago, Wednes- day. Many interesting talks and demonstrations were given, but p-erhaps the liest were given by Messrs. Holman and Stuller of near Butler, Indiana, and the Misses Wyncoop) and Kandel of near Arc- tic. Mr. Holman gave a talk entitled, ' ' Masterpieces Among iSeeds. ' ' The seeds were his own discovery and have proven to be a great success. Mr. Stuller also contributed a new method for sowing grains, which re described in full and has been patented. In the Home Economics field. Miss Wyncoop and Kandel made two interest- ing demonstrations. The first was cold packing raw meat and vegetables and the second was ' ' by the easiest way and less time bake your own bread. Disturbance of Peace Butler. — The police ans- wered a riot call at the corner of Main and Broad- way about 8:00 o ' clock last night. The cause of the riot evi- dently was a queer look- ing character, who was dis- turbing the. peace of the community by giving speeches from a soap-box. He, Otis Kline, claimed to have. a new kind of hair tonic, which would grow curly hair over night. Mr. Kline used his own hair as an example. New System of School Planned Auburn, 1937.— The first teachers institute met at Auburn, September 2, to plan and revise some of the school systems and selec- tions of subjects during a students Hi school year. Perhaps the best system suggested and which will be followed is that of the Misses Miller and Wagner of Spencerville, Indiana. The plan is a joint one and is as follows: All col- leges require a certain num- ber- of subjects before en- tering. Let the county sup- erintendent have these sub- jects requirCid in the dif- ferent years and provide that a student cannot take an under subject below the grade he is in. This will save con- fusion on the piart of the teachers and all the prin- cipals of the school. The plan is to go into effect this vear. Orphan ' s Home Enlarged Ft. Wayne, 1937.— Due to many more homeless youngsters. Miss Helen Al- wood presented a writ to the City Council, that she wished the Orphan ' s Home enlarged. The Council re- ports that the request shall be granted. Reunion of Class of ' 27 On June 20, 1940, the class of ' 27 held their an- nual reunioa at Lake James. All were present with the exc eption of- Mr. and Mrs. Norris, , who. were touring in the west. i 1 m m m mi : ' mm mwm%mmfmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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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-

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May 27, 1927. THE BUTLER BOOSTER :S :2 S m Theatrical News Chicago, 1937.— The out- standing theatrical success of the current year is now playing at tlie State Thea- tre, in Chicago. At every matinee and evening performance the theatre is occupied to its full capacity. The leading male part is played by Mr. Herbert Tyson. He has spent the last three years in foreign study. Another interesting fea- ture of this same theatre is the classical dancing be- tween acts. Miss Fitch has been in training for four years un- der the best teacher in Book Review ' ' In My Gondola, ' ' a modern novel just rele.is; ' d from press, has proved !i great success. But who is the author? Oh! now 1 re- member — a good old class- mate of ' 27 — Waller Fisli- Paris and is touring v ith the same company as Mr. Tyson. The Moonlight Sonota Solo ' ' by Miss Harriett Fitch is perliaps tlie 1; st dancing. The crowd was also lieH in awe by the wonderful music of tlie orchestra. Their feature was (iertrude Bordner, as the celloist. Athletics Yey, Flo! Yey, Maggeit! Yey, Vey, Flo Maggert. Yey, Harold! Y ' ey, Slentz! Yey, Y ' ey, Harc ' d Slentz. These yells attracted the attention of the people of Butler, as they hurrieil fdit ' i to see what the ccm- motion was all aliout. Miss Maggert and Mr. Slentz lia e arrix ed 1 o:ne to spend the Spring vaca- tion. They are both teach- ing a t the North Dakota Schocl, North Dakota and have the privilege of coaching the athleti? teams. It was later leported that the teams had defeated Auburn, Indiana, 100-0. Three cheers for the coaches and the teams! Meet at Butler Stadium June 32, 1918 Class of 1927 The graduating class of 1927 of B. H. S. will have their per annual get-a-part, Tuesday, June 32, at 13 o ' clock, at the Butler Stadium. The Alumnium President, Mr. Free llami), hintlered by a committee of Miss Hellyne Tackhammer, Mr. Noit Norris and Mr. Donothing Jenks are in command of the arrangements. m B i Tm ;, —29—