Cathedral High School - Crusader Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1940 volume:

EditoHn ' Chief. .Norman Lanter Assistant Editor _Arthur Fournie Sports Editor —..Arthur Kohl Business Manager __John Downey Make-up ' Editor ..Bob Schlosser Paul Becherer. Jr. Harold Biebel Bob Dahlmann Gregory Dashner John Ehrf.t Richard Fellner William Gain William Grandcolas Raymond Hubert Al Karfs Emil Kohl Arthur Minor Clarence Reeb Joseph Schindler Herbert Schmidt James Schoen Robert Voellinger Ed Wuller PRESENTS: Page Three We, the Crusaders of 1940, present this, the ninth volume of the Cathedral year book. We have selected for its theme the “Crusader” with his ideal and ambitions. In the days of old the Cru ' saders set out to combat the in ' fidels for the possession of the Holy Land and to regain for Christianity the places made holy by the life of Christ. They sacrificed everything for their ideals and belief of right. In this present day the word, “Crusader”, has taken on a new and slightly different meaning. It has come to be associated with the combat against irreligion, inv morality and ignorance in this world. The Crusader of today, with the odds so great against him, cannot successfully carry out this fight without the religi¬ ous help available at the Catho ' lie High School. Thus, although imitating the Crusaders, we have selected a different course of training for this work. This book is a brief, incomplete glimpse into the ac ' tivities surrounding this train ' ing. Page Four With the deepest respect and utmost regard, we, the Seniors of 1940, humbly dedicate this volume of the Cru ' sader to our Principal, Brother Wilfrid P. Moran, on the comp letion of his third year as principal at Cathedral High. Cathedral has progressed under his directorship. The enrollment has increased from 150 to over 200, creating a serious problem in management. He is now working with Monsignor Mueller planning the new improvements for Cathedral. He served as moderator of the Immaculate Conception Sodality and often aided the sodalists in the solution of their problems. It was during his regime that the school paper “The Crusader” was established as a student publication. He also was instrumental in reviving the Mothers Club, as an integral part of the school ' s ac tivities. With three successful years at Cathedral behind him, we hope that he may be appointed as principal for another term and realize a continuance of his successes. Brother Wilfrid P. Moran, S.M., Ph.D. Reime Photo. We, the Seniors of 1940, are deeply indebted to our beloved spiritual director, Rt. Rev. Monsignor Joseph M. Mueller for the religious inspiration, guidance, and leadership he has given us in the past and which he will continue to give in the future. For the past four years we have looked upon Monsignor Mueller as our friend. We have followed him to our best ability, and we have tried to cooperate with him as closely as possible. In the present drive for funds for an addition to the high school, we wish him God ' s blessing and a successful campaign that soon the students of Cathedral High School will enjoy the opportunity to attend a more fully equipped high school. t Page Six The Crusader pauses here to express its gratitude to His Ex- cellency, the Most Reverend Henry Althoff, D. D., Bishop of Belleville for the active interest that he has taken in Catholic education. This interest is shown in the scholarships and schob astic awards which he gives each year. Among these are the scholarships to St. Henry ' s College and the Bishop Althoff Oratorical Medal. His Excellency, who has just celebrated his Silver Jubilee, is widely known for his efforts on behalf of Christian education. Recognition was made of his activities in favor of so worthy a cause when he was named an Assistant at the Pontifical Throne and a member of the Papal Household by His Holiness Pope Pius XII. The Crusader salutes his Excellency who has done so much for Catholic education and whose efforts have made possible such institutions as the Cathdral High School. Page Seven Brother Wilfrid P. Moran, S.M., Ph D. Reime Photo. Our sincercst congratulations to you. Graduate Crusaders of 1940. You are now on the threshold of a new Crusade, a Crusade for which you have been preparing these four years. During this period of formation you have been training for careers of various kinds, careers suited to your particular ability and am- bition. Though your various ambitions may differ in most respects, you should present a united front in one ideal, the great ideal which should give direction to your life endeavors, the spread of the doctrine of Christ throughout the world. The method you will use for this propagation will vary. Some of you will no doubt choose the more specialized method of working by direct contact with souls, in the special service of Our Lord and His Blessed Mother. For the majority of you, four work, though less specialized will be no less direct and certainly no less important. Your Crusade is to spread the doc- trine of Christ through your work in the ranks of the Catholic laymen. You should, by your zeal and your deeds, show your fcllowmen the way. You can, by your truly Christian example, -each and influence souls who would be unmoved by the ap¬ proaches of the clergy. Your Crusade is therefore clearly mapped out for you. You ■‘re to be promoters of the Christian doctrine which you have imbibed during your years of study in Catholic grade schools and at the Cathedral High School. May success attend your efforts. T H E L E A D E R S o F T H E C R U s A D E R S Page }{ine Bro. Francis Heideman, S. M., B. L. Sub ' Director and Head of the Commercial Department Rev. Father James McCormick Junior and Senior Religion Bro. Raymond Witte, S. M., B. A. Moderator of Sophomore B Bro. Leo Rothermich, S. M., B. A. Moderator Junior Class Bro. James McMenamy, S. M., B. A., B. L. S. Moderator of Sophomore A Bro. Dan Rabitt, S. M., B. A., M. S. C. Moderator Senior Class Bro. Eugene Janson, S. M., B. S., in Educ. Moderator of Freshman B Bro. Joseph Merle, S. M., B. A. Moderator of Freshman A Mr. Bernard L. Miller, M. A. Head of Music Department Reime Photo. Class Officers Emil Kohl Norm Lanter President, 2nd Semester President, 1st Semester Art Koch Treasurer Harold Biebel Secretary, 1st Semester Hefme Photo. John Downey Secretary Senior Crusaders of Nineteen Forty Becherer, Paul (Beck) (Cathedral) Football 1 ' 2; Basketball 1 ' 2 ' 4; Intramurals 2 ' 3 ' 4; Ping Pong— Class Champ 2; Band 1 ' 2 ' 3 ' 4; Radio Club 2; Breakfast Com ' mittee 4. Beyer, La Vern (Slugger) ( Cathedral) Football 3 ' 4; Boxing 4; Intra ' murals 2 ' 3 ' 4; Bowling 3: Band 1; Breakfast Committee 4; Ra ' dio Club 2; Ping Pong 2 ' 3 ' 4. Bechtold, Raymond ( Cathedral) (Sausage) Intramurals 2 ' 3; Radio Club 2; Breakfast Committee, 4; Ping Pong 3 ' 4. Biebel, Harold (Crock) (St. Lu es) Sodality Officer 1 ' 2 ' 3; Class Of ' ficer 4; Football 4; Intramurals 2 ' 3 ' 4; Band 1 ' 2 ' 3 ' 4; Honor Roll 3: Breakfast Committee 4; Radio Club 2; Football 4; Drive Lead ' er 1; Ping Pong 3 ' 4. Dahlmann, Robert (Dolly) ( Cathedral) Class Officer I; Football 1 ' 2 ' 3; Basketball 1 ' 2 ' 3; Intramurals 2 ' 3 ' 4; Breakfast Committee 4; Radio Club 2; Spirit Banner 1; Bowling 3; Ping Pong 3 ' 4. Downey, John (Jack) (Blessed Sacrament) Sodality Officer 1 ' 2 ' 3; Parish Representative 4; Class Secre ' tary 4; Basketball 4; Baseball 4: Intramurals 2 ' 3; Crusader Staff 4; Debating 3 ' 4; Honor Roll V 2; Orator Winner 4; Breakfast Committee 4; Student Man- ager 2; Radio Club 2; Ad Drive Leader 3. Dashner, Gregory (Gravy) (St. Johns, Red Bud) Parish Representative 4; Central Committee 4; Football 3; Class Secretary 2; Crusader Staff 3 ' 4; Breakfast Committee 4. Ehert, John (Jack) (Cathedral) Eucharistic Charman D3; Class Officer 4; Football 1; Band 1 2 ' 3 ' 4; Crusader Staff 2 ' 3; Honor Roll 1; Intramurals 1; Breakfast Committee 4; Radio Club 2; Ping Pong 3 ' 4. Reime Photo. Page Eleven Senior Crusaders of Nineteen Forty Fellner, Richard (Dick) (St. Lu e ' s) Intramurals 2 ' 3 ' 4; Crusader Staff 3; Honor Roll 1 ' 2 ' 3 ' 4; Band 1 ' 2 ' 3 ' 4; Breakfast Com ' mittee 4. Gain, William (Wink) ( Cathedral) Basketball 4: Breakfast Commit ' tee 4; Radio Club 2; Intra- murals 2 ' 3 ' 4. Hubert, Raymond (Hubo) (Cathedral) Football 1; Boxing 4; Radio Club 2. Koch, Arthur (Art) ( Cathedral) Sodality Prefect 1 ' 2 ' 3 ' 4; Class Officer 1 ' 2 ' 4; Central Commit ' tee 1 ' 2 ' 3 ' 4; Football 1 ' 2 ' 3; Base ' ball l-2 ' 3—Captain 4; Basket ' ball 2 ' 3 ' 4-—Captain 4; Spirit Banner D2: Activity Leader 2. Fournie, Arthur (Gabby) ( Cathedral) Eucharistic Chairman 1; Foot ' ball 1 ' 2 ' 3—Co-Captain 4; Box ' ing 4; Parish Representative 4; Honor Roll 1 ' 2 ' 3 ' 4; Oratory 3; Debating 4. Grandcolas, William (Bill) fSt. Lu e ' s) Class Officer 2 ' 4; Football 3 ' 4; Baseball 4: Marian Chairman 2, Radio Club 2. Karfs, Aloysius (Ollie) (St. Henry ' s) Sodality 1; Parish Representa tive 4; Student Manager 4; Box- ing 4; Intramurals 2 ' 3 ' 4; Crusa ' der Staff 4; Spirit Banner Rep- resentative 2; Radio Club 2. Kohl, Arthur (Cowboy) ( Cathedral) Eucharistic Chairman 4; Central Committee 4; Intramurals 2 ' 3: Crusader Staff 3 ' 4; Honor Roll 1 ' 2 ' 3 ' 4; Student Manager 3 ' 4; Boxing 4; Server 1 ' 2 ' 3 ' 4; Tour ' nament Manager 4. Reime Photo Page Twelve Senior Crusaders of Nineteen Forty Kohl, Emil (Brat) (St. Henry ' s) Mission Chairman 4; Cent ral Committee 4; Class President 4; Boxing 4; Intramurals 2-3-4; Annual Staff 4; Spirit Banner Representative 1-2-3; Breakfast Committee 4. Lanter, Norman (St. Luke ' s) (Schneider) Sodality Officer 1-2-3-4; Central Committee 4: Class Officer 4; Football 1-2-3-4; Basketball 2; Boxing 4; Intramurals 2-3-4: Bowling 3: Crusader Staff 3 ' 4; Honor Roll 1-2-3-4; Elocution 1; Spirit Banner Representative 1 ' 2-3: Radio Club 2. Minor, Arthur (Art) (Cathedral) Football 4; Intramurals 2-3; Crusader Staff 4; Server 1; Breakfast Committee 4; Radio Club 2; Ping Pong 3-4; One of Leaders in Ad Drive. Reeb, Clarence (Clancy) Sodality Mission Chairman 2; Class Scc.-Treas. 1-3; Football 4; Intramurals 2-3-4; Band 1-2; Crusader Staff 3; Breakfast Committee 4; Radio Club 2. Kronenberger, Robert ( Cathedral ) (Bing) Sodality Prefect 2; Elocution 1 2: Radio Club 2. Leahy, Jerry (Irish) (Blessed Sacrament) Footb all 4; Boxing 4; Intramur- als 2; Honor Roll 1-2; Debating 3; Breakfast Committee 4; Ora ' tory Winner 3; Radio Club 2. Nebgen, Roland (Neb) (Cathedral) Football 1 ' 2 ' 3; Co ' Captain 4; Boxing 4: Intramurals 2 ' 3; Ra ' dio Club 2. Schindler, Joseph fSt. Theresa) (Ambrose) Parish Representative 4: Intra ' murals 2 ' 3 ' 4: Honor Roll 1-2-3 ' 4: Crusader Staff 3; Radio Club 2; Paper Drive Leader 4. Reime Photo Page Thirteen Senior Crusaders of Nineteen Forty Schlosser, Robert (Doc) ( Cathedral) Intramurals 4; Oratory 3; Cru ' sadcr Staff 3 ' 4; Annual Start 4; Honor Roll 2; Breakfast Com ' mittec 4; Radio Club 2; Ad Drive Leader 2; Ping Pong 3-4. Schoen, James (Jimmy) ( Cathedral) Marian Chairman 2; Football 4; Intramurals 4; Radio Club 2. VoELLINGER, ROBERT (St. Teresa s) (Mohawk) Boxing 4: Baseball 4: Intramur ' als 2 ' 3; Breakfast Committee 4; Radio Club 2; Annual Staff 4; Ping Pong 3 4. W Schmidt, Herbert (Herb) (St. Johns, Red Bud) Crusader Staff 2 ' 3; Band 1 ' 2 ' 3 ' 4; Honor Roll 4; Breakfast Comittec 4; Radio Club 2; Ac ' tivity Leader 2; Annual Staff 4; Paper Drive Leader L2. Stoelzle, Edward (Judge) (Blessed Sacrament) Honor Roll 2 ' 3; Intramurals 3 ' 4. Wuller, Edward (Sleepy) ( Cathedral) Sodality Officer L4; Central Committee 4; Class Officer 4; Basketball 2 ' 3 ' 4; Ping Pong 3 ' 4: Crusader Staff 3; Honor Roll 1 ' 2; Breakfast Committee 4; Ra ' Radio Club 2; Bowling 3; In ' tramurals 2 ' 3 ' 4. Reime Photo. Page Fourteen A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THOSE WHO ARE TO CARRY ON THE CRUSADE FOR THE NEXT YEAR and Page Fifteen Kenneth Kain Prefect T H E J U N I O R S Scholastically, spiritually, and in extra ' curricular activities the forty ' fivc students comprising the Junior class were among the outstanding of the school. Our Sodality was one of the most active of the school. Kenneth Kain was prefect; Fritz May, secretary; Bernard Boskamp, Catholic Action chairman; Richard Wuller, Eucharistic chairman, and Boh Huber was Mission chairman. Under the guidance of these leaders the spiritual tempo of the class was kept at a high level. Thirteen of the class attained to the honor roll, with Richard Wuller and Ken ' neth Kain making highest honors through ' out the year. Carl Karfs was also an honor student for the entire year. Others made it for one or more terms. In the other activities of the school, the juniors also played an important part. Charles Weygandt and Cletus Wittenaucr competed in the Senior Oratory contest. The debate squade was strengthened by the presence of John Homrighausen, Richard Wuller and Peter Grewach. Ted Gund ' lach, Norman Hoff, Wittenaucr, Homrig ' hausen, Kain, Wuller and Hausmann were faithful workers on the paper staff. In the sale of tickets, paper drives and ad drives, although we did not lead, we gave our full cooperation, and juniors were among the leaders. As seniors and titular leaders of the school next year, we hope to do as well, and even improve our record. Charles Weygandt, Richard Wuller, Class Historians. Bernard Koskamp Willard Conrath William Costello Wilbur Daab Norman Dahm Harold Donovan Georoe Funsch Leon Grandcolas Peter Grewach Joseph Gundlach Theodore Gundlach Garrett Halloran Joseph Hausmann Edward Heman Norman Hopf John Homriohausen Rorert Huber Clarece Idoux Oscar Joffray Kenneth Jones Kenneth Juen Carl Karfs Page Sixteen Raymond Kuehn Daniel Lauer John Leahy John Lubus William Luby Paul Lugge Frederick May Robert Miller Joseph Phillips Joseph Platzkoester Orville Quirin Robert Regensberger Edwin Schilling William Schlosser James Schmidt Paul Schmidt Edward Sternau Calvin Truttmann Charles Wf.ygandt Cletus Wittenauer Vernon Wottowa Richard Wullf.r Page Seventeen FOOTBALL Willard Conrath III. ' Mo. All Star Paul Lugge Bill Luby Bill Costello Jimmy Schmidt George Funsch John Lubus Fritz May Joe Phillips Vernon Wottowa Richard Wuller Norman Dahm Harold Donovan Leon Grandcolas Oscar Joffray Dan Lauer BASKETBALL Bill Luby Willard Conrath Oscar Joffray George Funsch Fritz May Leon Grandcolas Ben Bosk amp Fritz May Cletus Wittenauer Oscar Joffray Bill Luby Paul Lugge Cal. Truttman Ken Juen Richard Wuller Norman Dahm Bill Costello Dan Lauer Paul Lugge Jimmy Schmidt James Schmidt George Funsch Leon Grandcolas Robert Huber John Lubus Joe Platzkoester BASEBALL Melvin Baechle Robert Bechtold Emil Beyer Eugene Blaes Lester Cordie Robert Cowell Marvin Dressler Hubert Eilf.ring Raymond Ernst Shelby Funsch Charles Glauber Cyril Grimmer Russell Hoff Frank Hoffman Elroy Meloan John Quirin Leandf.r Reinhardt Cletus Schaefer Harold Schoen James Schmidt Norman Simpson William Winter Frank Wuller Robert Armbruster, IIB Sophomore “A” determined at the be- ginning of the year to take part in all ac ' tivities. Cyril Grimmer, Cletus Schaefer, Ray Schilling and John Quirin made the honor roll for the year. Charles Glauber represented our class in the Elocution contest, and Leander Rein hardt took part in the FreshmemSophomore Oratory. Sodality activities were ably conducted by our prefects: Ray Schilling for the first semester, and by Clarence Vollmer for the second semester. They were assisted by very capable associates. James Schmidt and Harold Schoen were Spirit Banner Representatives and took care of all returns in various drives. We did not win any drives but nevertheless took an active part in them. Frank Wuller led our class in the fall paper drive and Harold Schoen in the spring paper drive. Our class is represented in the band by Melvin Baechle, Clarence Vollmer and Harold Schoen. Among the athletes we are represented by Russell Hoff, Norman Simpson, Cy Grimmer, Frank Hoffmann, Cletus Schaefer and Emil Beyer. John Quirin, Class Historian. Raymond Schilling Prefect, 1st Semester s o p H O M O R E A Clarence Vollmer Prefect, 2nd Semestei Page Eighteen Robert Edlich Prefect s o p H O M O R E B The Sophomore “B ' Class of this period has been noted for its excellent achieve- ments in all school activities. Our teacher. Brother Raymond Witte, has ably led us in all our endeavors. Twelve have attained the Honor Roll and two, Robert Edlich and William Miller, are tied for supremacy of the school with Our sodality can boast that it continually had something new to report at all the general meetings with the exception of one. The class was spiritually guided by our class officers, namely: Robert Edlich, Bill Braun, Robert Baechle, Fred Jaeckel and Joe Marsh. We have led the school in re¬ ception of Communions, attendance at services and the like. The active cooperation of all members of our class was responsible for our gaining six spirit banners in the school drives. The school leaders in the main drives could gen ' erally be found in our room. Except for several holdouts we have constantly gone into the annual drives as a united class. To top off our report, we may say that the different sports always had the support of many Sophomore “B” youths. Bill Neb- gen and others did well in football, while in basketball, baseball and intramurals ours were constantly filling the ranks. Thus may we boast of having tried faithfully to accomplish our part in the activities of the school. Bob Baechle, William Miller, Class Historians. Page Nineteen Robert Baechle William Braun Norman Collins Robert Dencler Joseph Donovan John Faul Joseph Grimmer Fred Jaeckle Kenneth Lanter Joseph Marsh Arthur Meirink William Miller Milton Moehle Kenneth Mueller William Nebc.en Robert Rf.ime Eugene Roethlisberger Neil Scheibel Bernard Schoenborn Oscar Schomber Leroy Schuetz Robert Servos Thomas Sudholt Bernard Wuebbles Irwin Reeb During the past school year Freshman Prefect “A” has taken part in the intellectual, athletic and social activities of the school. At the election of the sodality officers, Irwin Reeb was chosen as prefect of the class. F R E S H M A N A One member of the class, Paul Heman, made the honor roll for the entire year. Leo Lugge also made the honor roll through the course of the year. During the fall paper drive, Mel Buent- gen, Myron Biehl and William Flach came in at the head of the class with more than 1000 pounds of paper each. In the spring drive the class led the school in bringing in the most paper Frank Dekum ranked third highest in the school. W hen the football season came, Ed. Schoen and Mel Dashner made the kk B team. Dashner was also in one or the other varsity game. During the basketball season, Milton Jorn, Ed Forness and A1 Tylka made the “B teams. They all tooK part in the games. Many boys from 1A played in the intra-mural games. A1 Tylka took the championship of Freshman A in the Ping-Pong tourna¬ ment. The boxing tournament that followed brought a medal to William Young, run¬ ner-up for the Freshman-Sophomore cham¬ pionship, and to Angelus Zipfel, winner in the 110-pound consolation bracket. We began the year with 32 students and have 30 at present. We hope that we will all be together for another even more suc¬ cessful year as sophomores. Irwin Reeb, Class Historian. Raymond Bauer Henry Bechtold John Bell Myron Biehl Leon Biver Robert Buehler Melvin Buentgen Melvin Dashner Francis Dekum Monroe Duco Virgil Eichenseer William Flach Alfred Foppe Edward Forness Edward Gass Edward Gramman Leroy Haas Paul Hfman Milton Jorn Leo Lugge Norbert Maurer Theodore Santel Edward Schoen Bernard Schulte Joseph Sodam Albert Tylka Virgil Voss William Young Agnelus Zipfel Thomas Beattie, I B Carl Becherer, I B John Bauer. I B Paul Bertelsman. I B Page Twenty Alan Bollman Raymond Brueggemann Maurice Burns Richard Cadmus Lester Ernst Joseph Fenoughty Roger Forness John Griffin John Gundlach William Homrighausen Cletus Idoux Edward Korte Alvin Koska Kenneth Kronenberger William Kuehn Arthur Lanter Russell Lindow Robert Lugge Edmund Matychowiak Alvin May Joseph Mueller Leon Mueller Gerald Poniske Lester Reaka Raymond Reeb Jerome Schroeder John Straubinger James Voellinger Kenneth Walter Edward Wottowa Donald Wuller Thomas Wuller James Wilson Page Tiventy ' one James Wuller The Freshman B Class started school in September in tine spirit, both toward les ' sons and toward the general activities of the school. We still have this spirit and are accomplishing things as if we were veterans ot high school. Eleven members of the class made the Honor Roll: Dennis Griffin, James Wuh ler, Richard Cadmus, Thomas Wuller, John Gundlach, Edmund Matychowiak, Jerry Poniske, James Wilson, Donald Wuller, James Voellinger, and Carl Becherer. We were represented in the finals of the Elocu ' tion contest by James Wilson, Thomas Beattie, Carl Becherer and Kenneth Kroiv enberger. James Wilson won the Alumni Elocution medal for his fine work in this art. Dennis Griffin was our only orator in the newly formed Oratory League. With the guidance of Prefects, Joseph Fenoughty for the first semester, and James Wuller for the second semester, and the other able officers, the activities of the Sodality were well conducted. We were very happy when we won the first drive of the year, receiving a spirit banner for the sale of Dupo tickets. Then we won two sodality spirit banners, causing us to rank third in the number of points obtained in all drives. In Athletics our class was well rep ' resented in intramural sports by James Wuller, Thomas Wuller, Jerry Poniske, Roger Forness, Leon Mueller, Dennis Grif ' fin, Joe Fenoughty, John Gundlach, Carl Becherer, and Cletus Idoux. Joe Mueller won a minor letter for playing footBall on the Junior Varsity. Five students are members of the band. They are: Thomas Wuller, Carl Becherer, James Wilson, Jerry Poniske, and James Voellinger. We will always think of our splendid times that we had while we were Fresh ' men, and even if some of us did not do so well the first year, we can sincerely say that we tried our best. Prefect F R E S H M A N B Jerry Poniske, Class Historian. HIGHEST HONORS Richard Cadmus Robert Edlich Dennis Griffin Kenneth Kain Arthur Kohl Norman Lanter William Miller James Wuller Richard Wuller Richard Fellner Arthur Fournie Cyril Grimmer HIGH HONORS John Gundlach Kenneth Lanter Edmund Matychowiak Thomas Wuller Joseph Schindler Howard Stoelzle James Wilson Robert Baechle Carl Becherer William Brau n HONORS Paul Heman Fred Jaeckle Carl Karfs James Voellinger Gerald Poniske Cletus Schaefer James Schoen n D neime t ' noto. IRST WiUifm ' MIl Ma n Ch ° Wia V meS Paul Heman ’ Richard Cadmus - John Gundlach, Kenneth Kain, Robert Edlich lham Miller, Clarence Vollmer, Cyril Grimmer, Cletus Schaefer, Richard Wuller, Carl Karfs, William Braun. SECOND Row: Thomas Wuller, Gerald Poniske. Donald Wuller, Dennis Griffin, James Voellinger. Arthur Kohl, James Schoen ■ ,o ” ph Sehi dicr - Ed rd F,ed K “ “ i Page Twenty ' two Page Twenty ' three . _ , , _. _ Reime Photo. Senior Sodality Officers First Row: John Downey, Norman Lanter, Edward Wuller. Second Row: Emil Kohl, Arthur Kohl. s o D A L I T Y A C T I V I T I E S The Immaculate Conception Sodality continued to care for the spiritual needs of the students during the school year of 1939-40. In the first semester the sodality was headed by Art Koch, and in the second by the Marian chairman, Norman Lanter. The other officers were: Emil Kohl, Mission chairman; Art Kohl, Eucharistic chair- man; Jack Downey, Catholic Action chairman. The outstanding activity of the sodality was the lewd literature drive. With frequent reception of Communion as their chief weapon, the Crusaders waged war on all forms of salacious literature. Every student pledged himself to remove this acquaintances, acquiantances The annual retreat was preached by Father John Leies, S.M., on the 5th, 6th and 7th of December in preparation for the feast of the Immaculate Conception. The climax ot this retreat was reached when over 60 freshmen were received into the Sodality on the eve of the teast. It was concluded by a general Communion and break- fast held the following morning. The Sodality, as in previous years, sponsored the semi-annual paper drive, and the annual food, bundle, and Christmas card drives.. This year ' s paper drives sur¬ passed all previous records in the amount of paper brought in and the number of participants. Although the Christmas card drive fell slightly below the former marks, the food and bundle drive more than compensated for the difference. Page Twenty-four CENTRAL COMMITTEE The work of the general Sodality was supplemented by the Central Committee. This committee was composed of senior officers, class prefects and parish representa- tives. They convened bi-monthly in preparation for the general Sodality meeting, and discussed the questions and problems brought up in the general meeting. The class prefects were: James Wuller, Freshman B; I. Rceb, Freshman A; C. Vollmcr, Sophomore A; R. Edlich, Sophomore B, and Kenneth Kain, Junior. The purpose of the Parish Committee was to keep the pastors informed of the activities taking place at the school, and to associate the parishes more closely with the school activities. It was headed by Art Fournie, from the Cathedral parish, active chairman, and included: K. Kain, St. Mary ' s; N. Lanter, St. Luke ' s; J. Schindler, St. Theresa ' s; J. Downey, Blessed Sacrament; A. Karfs, St. Henry ' s, and G. Dashncr, representing the out of town parishes. Reime Photo. First Row: Kenneth Kain, Robert Edlich, Gregory Dashner, Arthur Fournie, Clarence Vollmcr. Second Row: Irvin Reeb, John Downey, Norman Lanter, Aloysius Karfs, Joseph Schindler, James Wuller. Page Twcnty ' five D E B A T E The Cathedral debating team, under the direction of Bro. James Me ' Menamy, S.M., competed in three leagues this season: The Catholic Inter ' Scholastic League composed of schools from Greater St. Louis, Marianistic League, schools taught by Brothers of Mary, and St. Clair County League, schools from St. Clair County. Cathedral teams finished first in Marianistic League and second in St. Clair County League. The first Catholic High School invitational debating tournament in Illinois was held at Cathedral March 31. Four schools competed—Cathedral, Ceiv tral, St. Theresa s, and Quincy Academy. Cathedral finished second, with St. Theresa ' s first. This year ' s question in debating was, ‘Resolved, That the Federal Gov ' ernment should own and operate the railroads. The affirmative side of the question was upheld by J. Downey, Richard Wuller, J. Homrighausen, and the negative by A. Fournie, P. Grcwach, J. Leahy. The season was split with seven wins and seven losses. DEBATERS Elocution And Oratory Winners Reime Photo. First Row: Peter Grewach, Arthur Fournie. Richard Wuller. James Wilson, elocution; John Downey, senior Second Row: John Homrighausen, John Downey. oratory; Kenneth Lanter, sophomore oratory. Page Twenty ' Six o R A T O R Y Under the careful guidance of Brother Eugene Janson, Oratory was expanded at Cathedral this year. In addition to the juniors and seniors Oratory league, a Freshman and Sophomore League was or ' ganized and sponsored by Western Catholic Union with Brother Eugene Janson, S.M., as president. The medal given by his Excellency, Bishop Henry Althoff, for the Senior and Junior oratory held on March 26, was won hy Jack Downey, a Senior. Other contestants were: C. Wittcnauer, C. Wey ' gant, both Juniors. Downey then participated in the Marianist con ' test sponsored by Western Catholic Union on April 23, in St. Louis. He lost out to the representative of Central of East S. Louis. The Frcshman ' Sophomore oratory medal given by Western Catlv olic Union was won by K. Lanter, a Sophomore. Other participants were: D. Giffin and L. Reinhardt. The freshmen and sophomores competed in elocution for a medal presented by the Alumni Association. Those who survived the first elimination were: J. Wilson, T. Beattie, R. Baechle, C. Glauber, K. Kronenberger and C. Becherer. The winner was J. Wilson in this sixth annual contest. About 25 boys participated in this contest. E L O C U T I O N Participants In Elocution And Oratory Reime Photo. First Row: Cletus Wittcnauer, Charles Wcygandt, Thomas Beattie, Kenneth Kronenberger, Charles Glauber. Second Row: Carl Becherer, Dennis Griffin, Lcander Reinhardt, Robert Bacchic. Page T wenty ' seven c M A long-felt need was filled at Cathedral when the new Mothers’ Club was or ganized early last year. Mrs. Arthur Foumie was made president; Mrs. R. E. Costello, vice president; Mrs. Beno Gundlach, secretary, and Mrs. Paul Wuller, treasurer. The club has a two-fold purpose: to create a better understanding between the 1 acuity and the mothers of the boys they teach, and to work for the physical and so cial well-being of the boys of Cathedral. Hence, each month they meet to talk over, with the teachers, any particular prob¬ lems their boys may have, and to discuss projects for the good of the school. In order to finance the projects they have in mind, they sponsored a movie at the Ritz and Rex theatres and relieved the emptiness of their treasury. In the short time of their organization they have shown that they can be a great power for good. All wish them much success for the future. At the last meeting of the year, Mrs. Paul Bccherer replaced Mrs. Foumie as president, and Mrs. Frank Dahm was made vice president in place of Mrs. Costello. Page Twenty ' right CATHEDRAL ALUMNI Paul Schwemmer President Bernard Griesedieck Vice ' President In March, the Alumni Association elected new officers. Paul Schwemmer took over Leslie Schraders duties as President; Bernard Griesedieck succeeded Robert Wuller as Vice ' President; Charles Wuller took Raymond Schoenborn ' s place as Secretary; and Frederick Koenig replaced George Renner as Treasurer. This year, for the fifth consecutive year, the Alumni Association do ' nated a medal for the Alumni Elocution Contest. As a feature of their last meeting, the Alumni staged a ping ' pong tournament. The members of the Alumni and the faculty were the participants. Leland Schmidt was the Champion. In order to promote more athletic activities for the members, the Alumni hope to start a basketball league next year. On May 19, the annual athletic Banquet took place at Hotel Belleville. The lettermcn of the football, basketball, and baseball teams were guests. The initiation of the present Seniors will take place sometime in June. Charles Wuller Secretary Frederick Koenig Treasurer Page Twenty ' nine CATHEDRAL MUSIC MAKERS During the past year the Cathedral High School Band has met with great success under Professor B. L. Miller as director and Brother Eugene Janson as faculty Moderator. In 1936 Professor Miller took over the leadership of the hand and from that time on he has made great improvements. Before this time the directors would not attempt such difficult compositions as Schubert ' s “Unfiinished Symphony and Tschaikowsky ' s “Italian Caprice, which now the band renders very fluently. At the beginning of the school year, when the band was organized. Professor Miller was faced with the problem of supplying horns to round out the band. Rcaliz ing that this was the most important instrument in the group. Professor Miller secured two horns to distribute intsrumenation more evenly. During the course of the year, besides the two concerts, the band was called upon to perform at dramatic performances, the annual elocution and oratory contest, foot ' ball games, parades, school assemblies, and various other occasions. First Row (left to right ' : Professor Miller, Director; J. Wilson, E. Schoen, H. Schmidt, M. Baechle, G. Poniske, C. Vollmer, K Mueller, R Miller, R. Baechle, C. Becherer, Bro. Eugene Janson, Moderator. Second Row: R. Wuller, H. Schoen, R. Fellner, M. Biehl,P. Becherer, T. Gundlach, H. Bicbel, J. Lubus, P. Hcman, T. Wuller Third Row: R. Bauer, J. Ehret, W. Nebgen, R. Huber, J. Gundlach, C. Truttman, R. Dengler. Missing From Picture: E. Heman. Page Thirty Brother Dan Athletic Director CRUSADER ATHLETIC STAFF Brother Leo Coach The members of the Athletie Staff of the Crusaders of Cathedral High well de¬ serve the praises of all. Brother Dan made his debut as athletic direetor and his work was outstanding. He organised six-man football, parochial school basketball, and six-man softball. In union with the lCnights of Columbus, Brother Dan staged a parochial school tourna¬ ment in the beginning of February. Because of his efforts the football team will next year sport new uniforms. Brother Dan was ably assisted by Brother Leo Rothermich, who resumed the coaching duties at Cathedral after some years ' absence. Under his guiding hand the Crusader teams were a worthy representation. Boxing made its first appearance at the school and Brother Ray Witte, with the help of Elmer McCarron, staged the first high school boxing tournament in the city. Our faithful physician. Dr. Heilegenstein, had a busy year caring for the injured, and conducting the physical examinations required by the school. Brother Raymond Boxing Director Dr. Heilegenstein School Physician Mr. McCarron Boxing Coach Page T hirty ' one. First Row (reading from left to right): Schaefer, Meloan, Bro. Leo (coach), Conrath, Dashner, Fournie (co-captain), Bill Grandcolas, Funsch, Roland Ncbgcn (co-captain), George Ncbgen, Biebcl, May, Bro. Dan (athletic director), Wottowa, Minor. Second Row: Jotfray, Schmidt, Costello, Beyer, Lanter, Luby, Lugge, Rccb, Simpson. Third Row: H. Schocn, Phillips, Mueller, Lubus, Faul, Wullcr, Donovan, Leahy, Bill Ncbgcn, Art Kohl (student manager), Berkcl, J. Schocn, Reinhardt, Dahm, Leon Grandcolas, Ed Schocn, Pccwce Schmidt (B team coach) Hoffmann, Lauer. FOOTBALL Cathedral entered the 1939 football season with the loss of seven regulars. Al¬ though thus handicapped the Crusaders presented a very spirited team. Their record tor the season was three victories, one tie and four defeats. DUPO. Expected to lose. Cathedral showed much drive and, although making many fumbles, held the Dupo eleven to a 6-6 tie. n , H , A ? NIBA , L V ith the , aid of six completed out of nine attempted passes. Cathedral gained a well earned 13-12 victory over the more experienced and heavier Hannibal team. CHESTER. The Crusaders were bested by the Chester eleven, who gained many yards on reverse spinners. Chester had ten regulars from last year’s squad plus a twenty-pound per man weight advantage. The score was 28-0. CHAM1NADE. The Crusaders met with their second defeat at the hands of a heavier Chammade team, 8-0. The Crusaders showed their usual fight and spirit. MARQUETTE. Hindered by several penalties, coming at opportune times, the Crusaders went down to defeat to the much heavier and experienced Marquette team. n D V B ? ' il a , rcturn g ame at D upo, Cathedral played real football and beat Dupo, C3-6. Dupos score came when the whole Crusader team consisted of subs. BELLEVILLE TOWNSHIP: Outweighed 22 pounds per man, Cathedral suf- fered defeat, 20-0 Although not noticeable by the score, the Township team had difficulty in scoring against the fighting Cathedral team. CE f N T R AL CATHOLIC. The sweetest victory of the season was had at the ex- pense of the fighting Irish, 12-6. Good blocking, together with hard running, charac¬ terized the play of the Cathedral team. This was the final game of the season. In this game J. Schmidt suffered a dislocated shoulder and a broken arm. These veterans wiH be missed next year: Co-Captains Art Fournie and Rollie Nebgen, Bill Grandcolas, Norman Lanter, LaVern Beyer, Harold Biebcl, George Ncbgen, Clarence Rceb, Jimmy Schocn, Art Minor, Jerry Leahy, and Art Kohl manager. 7 ’ Page Thirty-two BASKETBALL The Crusader Basketball squad proved a bit weak the last season because of incx perience. Only one trophy was attained, and that in a tournament at Jacksonville, Illinois, for second place in the consolation round The city championship was, however, a close series. The first of the two games was won by the Townshippers by the very close margin of 21 to 18. The second tilt was also in favor of the opponents by a score of 19 to 13. The ever ' fighting Crusaders participated also in a tournament for State Catholic High School teams at Springfield, Illinois. With a victory in the first round over the strong Quincy aggregation, the Crusaders became too confident and lost their second battle with Peoria High by a score of 26 to 16. Of their other games. Cathedral won 8 and lost 14. Though not announced as the squad captain, Arthur Koch, undertook the position as a member of the team for four years. The regular squad members were: Art Koch at the center post; Paul Lugge and George Funsch took over the guard positions; and Edward Wuller and Bill Luby were stationed at forward. The reserves were: Williard Conrath, Jack Downey, Fritz Paul Becherer, Oscar Joffray, Dick Wuller and Bill Gain. It is encouraging to note that most of the players are Juniors who will be in the lineup next year, and should be the nucleus of a great team. First Row: Lugge, W. Conrath, Capt. Art Koch, Ed Wuller, Bill Luby. Second Row: Brother Leo Rothermich (coach), O. Joffray, G. Funsch, F. May, J. Downey, Brother Dan Rabitt (athletic director). Top Rows Ray Bauer (manager), L. Grandcolas, W. Gain, B. Boskamp, W. Costello, K. Juen, R. Wuller, A. Kohl (manager). P. Becherer was absence when the picture was taken. Pag e Thirty ' three am f lRST „ R rs Cynl ? r | mmC , r ; F [, ank Hoffman J° hn Lubus. Arthur Kohl (student manager), Joseph Grimmer, Nor- man Simpson, Robert Voellingcr. 6 ' J F ’ A ur Second Row: James Schmidt, Calvin Truttmann, George Nebgcn, Arthur Koch Robert Huber, William Ncbgen. (captain), Clctus Wittcnauer, Third Row: Aloysius Karfs (student manager), Bro. Leo Rothermich (coach), Paul Lugge, Frederick May erHdsm i stu en ' ma ager 0 35 ' RuSSC A ’ e01 randcolas, Bro. Dan Rabitt (athletic director), Paul BASEBALL The baseball team got off to a slow start this season, in more ways than one. The spring rains caused the postponement of the early games, and the team failed to click m the first six games and lost. First defeats were at the hands of the two prep league teams McBride and C.B.C. Then they lost to the Ill.-Mo. League members, St Peter ' s, St. John s and Chammade. They also lost to Township in the first city series games. They came out of their slump with a smashing 13-2 victory over Marquette of Alton, and a one-hit game by Koch against Chaminade. The boys showed hitting power in these two games, and, with a little luck, can break even for the season. Inexperience could account for the lack of success in the first games, for there were only four major lettermcn back from last year: Art Koch, Fritz May Paul Lugge, and George Nebgcn. Other regulars on the team are: Cletus Wittcnauer Jimmy Schmidt, George Funsch, Cal Truttmann, Oscar Joffray, Bob Huber, a nd Nor- man Hoff. Page Thirty ' four INTRAMURALS To introduce the future Crusaders to Cathedral High School, and to train students for future Cathedral teams—Six Man Football was organized. Two leagues were formed, the Bruisers and Huskies. In the Bruiser division, all boys were eligible to play who weighed at least 115 pounds. The Sophomores were too strong for the Freshman, Juniors and Seniors in this division and thereby claimed the Bruiser title. The Huskies division consisted of all boys weighing less than 125 pounds. The Fresh ' man and Cathedral 8th grade were declared Co ' Champions after the two teams played in two play-offs that ended in tics. Sophomores and St. Luke s 8th grade also played in the league. The first High School Boxing Tournament in Southern Illinois was held at Ca¬ thedral High in March of this year. It was managed very capably by Brother Raymond Witte and Mr. Elmer McCarron. On the night of April 5, eleven boys won cham¬ pionships. Wm. Nebgen won in the 150 pond- division, when he outboxed the fav¬ orite, Norm Lanter. Bill Costello is heavyweight champ. Other champions arc: D. Lauer, R. Wullcr, G. Blaes, J. Grimmer, E. Beyer, J. Poniske, Wm. Braun, J. Wilson, I. Fenoughty. A. Kohl won over A. Karts in the first bout of the Tournament, and is Student Manager Champion. Fifty-one boys were entered in the tournament. In the middle of spring, seventy-five boys are playing on eight softball teams. To give the lower classes a chance, two leagues were formed. Sophomor B leads the lower class league with three victories, followed by Sophomore A and Frosh A, with a victory and a loss each, while Frosh B has two defeats. A new game of softball is being played by the Juniors and Seniors, called Six Man Softball. Both classes enter two teams each to give more competition. Senior B is leading the league with two victories, followed by Senior A and Junior B with a win and loss each, while Junior A has two defeats. In early Spring, a Ping Pong Tournament was organized in all classes in the school. Each class held elimination rounds to determine the champ of their class. A. Tylka is Frosh A titleholder. J. Wuller, of Frosh B; F. Wuller, of Sophomore A; W. Miller of Sophomore B; P. Lugge of the Juniors, and E. Wuller of the Seniors. E. Wuller retained his Ping Pong championship of the school. Page Thirty ' fivc THE CRUSADERS’ WORK FOR THE SCHOOL OTHER ACTIVITIES Besides the sports and speaking activities, the Crusaders also conduct various drives, the success of which depended on the good will of the students. The events which met with the greatest success are the two paper drives —one in the fall, the other in the spring. Outstanding in these drives were J. Schindler, senior; P. Lugge, junior, and W. Braun, sophomore. The money obtained from these drives is used to pay the way of Cathedral boys through Maryhurst. A Penny Donation was conducted this year in order to buy football uni ' forms tor the team. R. Nebgen led all the rest of the students in the number of cards sold. Ben Wuebbels, close behind, was in turn followed by Tom Beattie. The last two mentioned are a sophomore and freshman respectively. The annual Food and Bundle drive was as usual a grand success and through it many persons were made happy at Christmas time. No awards were given but the boys cooperated wholeheartedly. Perhaps the most popular drive of all is the ad drive for the annual. The boys are given a 10% commission for securing the ads for the senior issue. It is by means of these activities that many things are done for Cathedral that othewise could not be accomplished. Page Thirty ' six THE CRUSADERS LOOK BACK AND TO THE FUTURE Page Thirty-seven SEPTEMBER 5. First day of school—four new teachers. 8. Seniors make first million in stock market— if they had invested. 9. Football begins — 60 candidates report. 11. Brother Dan organizes six-man football leagues. 17. Holy Name Rally at Blessed Sacrament — 100 Cathedralites present. 1 • Lanter brings his Ford to school, minus fender and windows. 20. Voellinger seen at Notre Dame — and he wasn ' t trying to buy it! 22. Green Plymouth “38 ' with Cathedral sticker seen out at Township. -7. Brother Raymond replaces Brother Urban. Ad drive begins. 28. First football game — Dupo 6 6. OCTOBER 3. Hubert brings motorcycle—Freshmen stay in and look out. 4. Varsity scrimmages South Side — look impressive. 6. First Sodality meeting — Lewd Literature Campaign begins. 8. Crusaders 13, Hannibal 12. Beyer runs 35 yards for score. 8 ' 9T0. Term tests--everybody optimistic. 12. Columbus Day — no school—Feast of St. Wilfrid. 14. Lanter sports black eye — says it is from football game. 17. Monsignor Mueller reads grades — optimism dispelled. 23. Fall paper drive begins—Seniors eventually come in second. 25. Downey and Luby go to church. 27. Crusaders go to—and are taken by-—Marquette, 24 0. 31. Hubert s motorcycle found in bushes. NOVEMBER 1. All Saints ' Day—no school. - D ir ? Sodality meeting—Fr. Kaiser talks on missions. . Biebel, Dahlman and Lanter become Witnesses of Johova; no improvement noticed. 6. Sopomore B wins paper drive. 34 tons of paper gathered. 7. Debate on safety by employees of department of state. 11. Crusaders 0; Township 20. Mud a foot deep. 13. Penny donations for football equipment begins. 14. Seniors win Township ticket drive. 1 5. Lanter and Lugge form fire brigade. Arrive before fire begins. 17. Jimmy Schmidt hurt in Central game. We won, 12 ' 6. 20-22. Term tests. Ba sketball practice starts; 60 report. 23 ' 24. Thanksgiving holidays. 27. Monsignor Mueller reads grades. DECEMBER 1. First Friday. 5-7. Sodality Retreat. Father John Leies, S.M., Retreat Master 7. Brother Dan labels Hubert “Problem Child. 11. Collection of food for poor begins. 12. Individual pictures of stuents taken. Crusacrs win first baseball game from Carlyle, 31 ' 25. 13. Wm. Grandcolas and Conrath named on Football AlbStar team. 14. Mothers ' Club organized. Mrs. Fournie, president. 16. Ray, Jack, Flerb and Co. walk out of Illinois Theatre; wonder why? 17. All is quiet in the Junior room. It ' s Sunday. 18. E. Kohl and Gain begin to behave. Christmas is near. 22. Christmas holidays begin. 39-31. Jacksonville tournament. Crusdars win second place Consolation cup. Page Thirty ' eight JANUARY 3. Boys come hack to school. 5. Studying resumes after holidays. 8 ' 11. Term tests. 15. Review for exams. Brother Dan goes to hospital. Brother Felix takes his place. 16. Seniors order class rings. 17. First debate. Cathedral defeats Central. 17 ' 19. Exams. 22. Monsignor Mueller reads first semester reports. Band concert. 23. New semester begins. Everybody reforms. 26. Brother Dan returns. FEBRUARY 2. First Friday. Pictures by Mr. Kohl at Sodality meeting. 3. Young Ladies ' Sodality Sunday. Lanter comes to Cathedral. 5 Brother George Kohles from University of Dayton addresses Seniors. 6. Stoelzle judge at trial in English class. No decision. 8. Chemistry exhibition for Mx thers ' Club by Chemistry class. 9 ' 12. Parochial school tournament. Seniors present All-Star medals. 13. St. Valentine ' s Day. Seniors receive valentines from Jack and Herb. 18. Both Bechtold and Karfs raise hands for recitation in English. Teacher near collapse. 21. Seniors hand in short ' Stories. Teacher points out similarity with those of famous writers. 22. Two Freshmen initiated by Brother Dan; clean up floor. Seniors defeat Juniors, 65-51. 23 ' 24. Springfield tournament Crusaders beat Quincy; lose to Spalding. 26. Koch named on Ill. ' Mo. All-Star team. 28. Reeb returns to school—won ' t talk. 29. Art Kohl goes in hiding; Schlosser and Kronenbergcr are hopeful. MARCH 1. First Friday. Sodality meeting during first period. 4. Brother Wilfrid reads reports in classrooms. 7. Baseball candidates called. 70 report. 11. Minor is “called down ' ' for disturbing in the library. 12. Debaters lose to St. Elizabeth ' s. Too much distraction. 13. Minor shelves books for Brother James in the library. 14. Ed. Wullcr blames the depression on beer. 15. Annual Staff Officers chosen. Lanter editor, Fournic, assistant. 18. Window in Senior room broken. Faculty blushing. 20. Hubert and Ehrct both absent on same day. Investigation launched. 21. Holy Thursday. General Communion. Easter holidays begin. w 6. School resumes. First meeting of Annual staff. Oratory and Elocution eliminations. George Sisler addresses baseball team. 27. Becherer still eating in English class. Ping Pong tournament begins. 28. Seniors measured for caps and gowns. Boxing tournament begins. Black eyes are in style. 31. Illinois Catholic H. S. debate tournament held at Cathedral. Crusaders win second place trophy. Page T Uirtynine APRIL 1. Freshman canvasses town for check stretcher for Brother Dan. L Senior play for Monsignor Mueller. Kronenberger presides over Royal Brotherhood of Pullman porters. 2. Celebration of Monsignor Mueller ' s namesday—Free. 3 ' 5. Brother Wilfrid attends convention in Chicago. 8 ' 10. Term test. 10. First baseball game. McBride 10, Cathedral 7. 15. Last term begins. Nobody sorry. 19. Motion pictures in the lab. 22. Crusaders 0, St. Charles 1. Art Koch allows two hits. 23. Mr. Hunt from St. Louis U. speaks to Seniors. 24. Downey delivers oration before W. C. U. group in St. Louis. 25 ' 26. Brother Eugene, inspector, visits school. MAY 1. All classes begin devotions to 2. Ascension Day. Holiday. 3. Junior Sodality officers take over . R. Wuller prefect. 6. Schoen has eighth period for playing hookey. 7. Bro. Dan confiscates Downey ' s letter. 8. Schmidt has arm injured—unable to do assignments. 10. Wuller recovers class ring from Ruth. 12. Mothers ' Day. Holy Name Sunday. 13-1415. Term Tests. 17. Discuss plans for class picnics. 19. Alumni Athletic Banquet. 20. Review for exams begin. 29. Class Picnics . 30. Decoration Day. Free. Aftereffects of picnic. JUNE 1. Saturday. No school. 3. Much hurried cramming for exams. 4 ' 5. Semester exams. 7. Last day of school. Dahlmann makes resoltuion to study. 9. Graduation exercises at Cathedral. Farewell!! FAMILIAR SAYINGS FROM GUESS WHO?? You’re off sides. Clipping. How can you tell. 25 off. Imagine that. Tardy. Didn ' t hear what you said. How about a little celebra-a-a-tion. Let ' s have a class meeting. 100 words. Just a friendly reminder. A lot can be said for and consider ' ably more against. Give about ten reasons. Let ' s have a little economics. Temporary change till June 9. Page Forty inn urn LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF SENIOR CLASS We, the undersigned, being this day in good health and sound mind, thanks to God, do hereby, herewith and herein, bequeath these divers assets, both natural and supernatural to our successors, the Juniors. I, “Two Bucks Becherer leave Shiek Conrath my full set of indexed Civics Term Test notes. I, Ray Bechtold, leave my supply of sausage to Ed. Stcrnau. I, Miss LaVerne Beyer, do will my gift of gab and picturesque vocal expression to Joe Platzkoester. I, “Crock Biebel give to Cletus Wittenauer the sole protectorate over the radi ' ator and handle of same. I, ' Bob ' Dahlmann, leave the school, and God bless it. I, John Downey, bequeath my brass ' plated no oversize watch chain to Ben Boskamp. I, Greg Dashner, will to Clarence Idoux my Latin book and notes contained therein for emergency use in tests. I, Jack Ehret bestow upon Fritz May, my droll humor and everready dry wit. I, Richard Fellner, do hereby leave my much coveted position as most highly esteemed musician in the school band to Bob Miller. I, Art Fournie, leave to Karl Karfs my mysterious and quiet air and my kind heart. I, William Gain, leave my photograhpic ability to Joe Hausmann. I, William Grandcolas, give to Billy Luby my highly coveted position on the Alb Star Football squad. I, Ray Charles Hubert, do hereby bequeath to Bob Huber my superb knowledge of the intricate workings of mechanical device. , I, A1 Karfs, transmit my position as chief coach of the St. Henry s Grade School cage squad to Norman Dahm. I, Art Koch, will my pitching arm to Bro. Leo ' s pitching staff of next year. I, Art Kohl, surrender my duties as head athletic manager to John Homrighausen. I, E mil Kohl, leave the duties of my office to whomsoever is elected class president. I,’ Bob Kronenberger, willingly give to John Lubus my magnificent articulatory ability of delivering the Negro dialect. I, Norm Lanter, bequeath to Mouse Hoff my collection of rings and assorted love letters. I, Jerry Leahy, do hereby relinquish my reservation for my daily afternoon siesta in the library to my brother. Jack Leahy. I, Arthur Minor, do not hesitate to offer my unique style of tonsorial operation to Ed. Schilling. I, George Nebgen, leave my place on the Cathedral High baseball team to Cal Truttmiann. I, Roland Nebgen, leave to Red Costello, the honor of being football captain. I, ‘Clancy ' Reeb, bequeath to Vernon Wottowa my special built, extra strong, oversized, reinforced desk. I, Joe Schindler, hereby give to Paul Luggc my overwhelming success in the annual and semi ' annual paper drive. As befitting the custom practiced by my aforementioned colleagues, I Bob Schlos ' ser, bestow upon my blood brother, Bill Schlosser, my remarkable athletic ability and dexterity necessary for climbing in and out of windows. I, Herb Schmidt, hereby and with no forththought and much afterthought bestow my f outdoor sedan 1929 A. D. Pontiac with a repaint job and otherwise in good con ' dition upon Wilbur Daab. I, James Schoen, leave to George Funsch my smiling countenance and cheerful grin. I, Judge Stoelzle, will all heart bequeath my air of solicitude and riotous silence to Joseph Gundlach. I, Bob Voellinger, will to Jimmy Schmidt my position as adviser on modern rural economic problems, and also the Indian situation. I, Edward Wuller, leave my title as supreme ping ' pong artist of Cathedral High to any of the Wuller tribe who can hold it down. Page Forty ' one NAME LIKES MOST HATES MOST BESETTING SIN P. Becherer, Jr. Himself Math Dumbness R. Bechtoldt Bro. Frank Teasing Copying L. Beyer Boxing Losing Dry Jokes H. Biebel Necking (Censured) One Arm R. Dahlmann Helen School Wise Cracks G. Dashner Cards Assignments Temper J. Downey Fast Driving Perfume Good looking J. Ehret Catsup Mustard Dates R. Fellner School Distraction Quietness A. Fournie Boxing “Red” Talkative W. Gain Dry Humor 2nd Term Corn W. Grandcolas “Publicity” Practice Modesty R. Hubert Cigars Cigarettes Black eyes A. Karfs Ping Pong To Lose Seriousness A. Koch Baseball Competition Blonds A. Kohl Athletes Dates Windy E. Kohl Brunettes Blonds 8th Graders R. Kronenberger Arguments Night Life Shooting Bull N. Lanter Cassy H2S Larking J. Leahy Hunting Cigars Pool Halls A. Minor Cigarettes Alarm Clocks Talking R. Nebgen Football Tardy Slips Oratory C. Reeb A Good Time Effort (Censured) J. Schindler C. S. Hair Cut Singing R. Schlosser Sis Company Money H. Schmidt Parties Chaperons Engagements J. Schoen Corpse Tall Women Inventions E. Stoelzle School A Crowd Rowdy R. Voellinger (Censured) Speed (Censured) E. Wuller Sleep Awakening Ruthe Page Forty ' two FAVORITE HOUR SEEN MOST Economics Around Typing On Farm English Elks Noon In Buick Economics Nickel Shop Latin Pearl ' s House Chcmistcry Dark Spots Algabra With Hubert Religion Baker Truck All Church German CHS 3 o ' clock (Censured) Shorthand With Ehret Bookkeeping Locker Room Study Period In Ford Book keeping Locker Room Noon Kohl ' s Typing Saloon Sodality Meeting Cleveland Ave. None Corner Store Mathematics Schlosser ' s Lunch Alleys Study Period With Eddie Wuller Dinner Lovers ' Lane Meetings Soda Shop Civics Parking Lots German At Home? All In the Bus Study Busy Bee Bar Sleep Period Everywhere AMBITION DESTINY Jeweler Pawn Shop Farmer Farmer Baker Pan Cleaner Taxi Driver Ice Man Traveler Hobo Undertaker Body Snatcher Lawyer Secretary Plumber Sewer Cleaner Orchestra Director Second Fiddle Pro. Boxer Golden Gloves Athlete Water Boy President Guess None W. P. A. Ping Pong Champ. Ball Chaser Big Leaguer Bat Boy Coach Student Manager Sea Captain Land Radio Operator Pool Shark Pres, of Girls ' School Married Man Engineer Junk Dealer Romeo Promoter Orator Mat Pres, of Bus Co. Bus Driver Crooner Dictator Usher Eddie Duchim II Bar Tender Glutton Sell Peanuts Bouncer G Man Sheriff (Censured) Indian Chief Business Office Boy Page Forlythree TTatWiral cntral Hi$hv School Friends of the Crusaders Our PATRONS And ADVERTISERS Patrons Most Rev. Bishop Henry Althoff, D.D. Rt. Rev. Msgr. Jos. M. Mueller, President of Cathedral High School Very Rev. Sylvester P. Jufrgens, S.M., S.T.D., Provincial Superior Very Rev. Msgr. M. J. Gruenewald, Chancellor Rev. Eugene A. Paulin, S.M., Ph.D., Provincial Inspector Very Rev. Msgr. J. J Fallon, Superintendent. Very Rev. Dean William Hoff Very Rev. Alphonse Simon, O.M.I. Rev. F. A. Kaiser Rev. Francis A. Beykirch Rev. Joseph Lee, O.M.I. Rev. Elmer Holtgrave A. J. Stoeckel Dr. A. H. Beske Rev. Joseph Sense Rev. Louis F. Ell Mrs. J. Regan Mrs. O. F. Murphy Rev. James McCormick Rev. Joseph J. Orlet Rev. E. J. Ratermann Notre Dame Sisters— Cathedral Grade School John W. Courar, City Treasurer Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Hoeffken Mrs. Charles Isselhardt Mrs. Cy Stauder Sisters St. Elizabeth Hospital Miss Amanda V. Sunkel Notre Dame Acdademy GoodalE ' Puffer Grocery Rev. S. R. Freund Wiskamp Cleaning 6? Dyeing Edward A. Kohl Walter L. Rhein 6? Co. Mr. and Mrs Melvin Kastel Peskind 6? Sons Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Minor Delphine Regan Gately’s Lindauer 6? Lindauer Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lanter Miss Marie E. Minor Gem Claeners The Twenhoefel Co., Inc. Dr. I. A. Leunig J. Vancenhen 6? Son Dr. and Mrs. N. H. Feder Grossart 6? Sons Sophie A. Ludwig Hires Bottling Co. Jones Stationery and Wallpaper Store WALLPAPER ' BOOKS STATIONERY - BIBLES Gifts and Cards for All Occasions Office and School Supplies Moore’s Paints and Varnishes Phone 900 125 East Main St. Belleville, Ill. □ “A Good Place To Buy Good Shoes” DOLLUS BROS. Styles That Live in Shoes That Last! 120 East Main St. Belleville, Ill. Phone 2031 BIEN PETER Building Materials Karr Supply Co. Heating ' Plumbing Air Conditioning • READY MIXED CONCRETE PHONE 117 S. 16th 6? I. C. Tracks Belleville, Ill. 129 West Main St. Belleville, U Tour Patronage Solicited Compliments of Gruenewald Hardware Company • 306 West Main Street Belleville, Ill. Compliments of Peerless Enamel Products Company Compliments of Baechle Cleaning and Dyeing Co. BELLEVILLE ' S No. I CLEANER □ OK AW DAIRY SHOP A. C. Fischer, Prop. 326 West Main Street Belleville, Ill. Phone 540 216 East Main St. Belleville, Ill. • PHONES: 9356 - 3947 Page Fortyseven Proved by the Past . . . Improved for the Future More widely read in Belleville than any other newspaper in the world. Belleville Daily News-Democrat B B WHERE BOYHOOD REIGNS .... 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AUTO CO.— Cadillac, La Salle, Pontiac, G.M.C. Trucks. MECKFESSEL MOTOR C O.—Hudson. McKINLEY MOTOR CO.— Chevrolet. HERMAN G. WANGELIN Plymouth, Chrysler. WAGNER MOTOR CO.— Buick OLIVER C. JOSEPH— Dodge, Plymouth. MIDTOWN MOTOR CO.— Ford, Lincoln, Mercury. Wm.J. Thebus Agency Real Estate and Insurance • “Our Business is Built on Keeping Faith With Our Clients ” • Phone 1615 19 South High St. Belleville, III. John E. Carson Agency 100 South High St. Belleville, Ill. • Real Estate Loans ' Insurance - Leases • J. E. Carson J. C. Klee F. H. Carson WALTER P. TISCH MONUMENT WORKS Graduate Designer in Memorial Art. Better Service Assured By Using Modern Methods Third at A St. Belleville, Ill. Page Forty ' tiine BUECHLER PRINTING CO. PUBLISHERS Catalog, Commercial and Color Printers Publishers of SCHOOLMATE School Paper for Children THE CATHOLIC GIRL For Crown Girls and Young W omen MAGNIFICAT Prayer Boo QUEBEC TO NEW ORLEANS Romantic—H 1ST ORT —Authentic LOURDES Educational—Just Off the Press—Interesting • WRITE OR PHONE FOR A FREE COPY OF THE CATHOLIC GIRL • 2 West Main Street Belleville, Illinois Page Fifty □ □ □ Congratulations, Graduates, 40 —have you decided to go to College? Do not barter your Catholic heritage for a temporal advantage. Prepare to be a 20th Century CRUSADER against the evils of the times, by training the soul, the mind, the body in a Catholic University. THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON ' Dayton. Ohio Founded in 1850, conducted by the Society of Mary, accredited by leading Standardiz ing Agencies . . . invites your attention. CONSIDER Its Faculty Its Student Body Its Courses of Studies Its Recognized Standing Its Traditions Its Equipment Its Extra—Curricular Activities. Its Graduates Complete information will gladly be given . . . address The Registrar University of Dayton ' Dayton, Ohio Sherwin William’s Paints WALLPAPER ' GLASS Free Decorative Book Phone 191 100 North Illinois Street QUALITY FOOTWEAR Ohms Jung Shoe Co. 100 West Main St. Belleville, Ill. Illinois Market Member of Clover Farm Stores Co. Phone 3275—We Deliver! 228 North Illinois St. Belleville, Ill. For Good FURNITURE thinf{ of Mueller Furniture Company □ Page Fifty ' one John Mueller Compliments of Dealer In Martin (Bud) Mank’s Fresh and Smoked Meats Confectionery and Sausages • GROCERIES - FRUITS AND • 0 VEGETABLES • Phone 728 Phone 656 - Free Delivery Service 419 North Illinois St. Belleville, Ill. 123 South 2nd St. Belleville, Ill. St. Clair Ice Co. Cold Alone is J ot Enough CRYSTAL CLEAR ICE CUBES Kb • See Our J ' lew Air ' Conditioned Ice Refrigerator P TOO WtST MAIM T. | Delleville Jll. • Phone 350 721 West Main St. Belleville, Ill. Catholic Knights and Ladies A. DAAB of Illinois LEGAL RESERVE INSURANCE FARM EQUIPMENT For Catholic Men, Woman Children • Solvency - 125.83% Surplus. $139,371.36 Tractors and All Farm Machines • Home Office: • PHONE 385 31a Public Square Belleville, Ill. 18 Mascoutah Ave. Belleville, Ill. • Phone: GArfield 6297 Compliments of □ Expert Optometrists and Opticians Illinois Iowa Power Dr. Alois A. Winterer Dr. George A. Winterer Company Eyes Scientifically Examined and Glasses Made to Correct All Defects of the Eye • 202 N 7th (near Pine) St. Louis, Mo. Page Fifty ' two Compliments of Belleville Cooperative Grain Company PHONE 595 615 North Douglas Ave. Belleville, Ill. Compliments jf Vogt’s Signal Hill Market 9700 West Main St. Belleville, Ill. For GREATER STRENGTH Use •CERTIFIED ' Ready Mixed CONCRETE This greater strength concrete is your assurance of a permanent job, once laid, it will never have to he replaced. For footings, foundations, basement floors, walks, porches, driveways, garage floors, use “ CERTIFIED” CONCRETE. It is economical, convenient and stronger. JOHN F. YOCH BUILDING MATERIAL 700 South Illinois Street Belleville, Illinois Phone 3028 REIME STUDIO 26 West Main St. Belleville, Illinois Our Photos Always Please PHOTOS SINCE 1890 Page Fifty ' three Fred M. Kastel Best Results Are Assured If Tou Use — Electrical Supply Co. “I ' H Flour for All Bakings. “Dixie Feeds for All Stock Poultry. • “Pratt Lee Poultry Remedies. FIXTURES AND SUPPLIES We carry a complete line of grain and feeds. • 201 West Main St. Belleville, Ill. We give topnotch delivery service. We make prices right, consistent with quality. Phone 355 □ • • W. L. Batdorf Co. By All Means Live Electrically! 126-130 W. A” St. Belleville, Ill. • Compliments of Reichert Elevator W . ' v ,- sum sM 600 South First St. Belleville, Ill. 110 East Main Street • Belleville, Illinois STRECK BROS. Belleville Sheet Metal Superior Brand Works HAMS BACON 6? HOME MADE SAUSAGES GUTTERING - SPOUTING Are Sold and Delivered Each Day to Tour Neighborhood Store — and — AIR CONDITONING • • When ordering, say “STRECK BROS. Phone 1619 and receive honest quality always! 820 West “A” St. Belleville, Ill. Belleville-St. Louis Moser Grocery and Coach Co. 31 Public Square □ Confectionery 428 East “A” Street QUALITY MEATS, SAUSAGES, Telephone 3700 FROZEN FOODS AND ICE CREAM • We Give Trading Stamps and Free Delivery! Call Us for Charter Service! Telephone 247 Page Fifty ' four — Buy — Mueth Dairy Products Best of Service! Compliments of COOK’S PAINTS 313 EAST MAIN ST. BELLEVILLE, ILL. Tour money back If not satisfied. On this basts we solicit your future orders. A. L. Hartoin □ □ For Complete Machine Shop Service — go to — T. J. Gundlach Machine Co. • Phone 396 408 East Main St. Belleville, Ill. Compliments of Koch’s Bakery Congratulations to the CATHEDRAL BOYS Especially to the Boxers McCarron’s Market 1200 North Charles Street Phone: Belleville 2770 Belleville, III. 0 □ Compliments of Ed. C. Rust Plumbing Heating Co. 22 North Tenth Street Belleville, Illinois PHONE 3260 Page Fifty five WALTER ALEX CHOUINARD’S BARBER SHOP • Something for the Hair? We Have It! Tools Need Sharpening? We’ll Do It! Lawnmowers Made 7 ew! Saws Filed Li e }{ew! Rosaries? We Make Them! Miller Wholesale Grocery Co. 101 South High Street • Belleville’s Home Jobber 9 What Helps Belleville Will Help You” ST. LOUIS DAIRY CO. St. Louis Dairy Milk is Pasteurized and Bottled in the World’s Finest Dairy Plant W Belleville Branch: Phone 2480 An Organization of 38 Belleville Employees Compliments of 9 Egyptian Stationery Compliments Company of a • Leading Stationers of Friend. Southern Illinois 9 PHONE 2199 Congratulations to the Cathedral High Compliments of Class of ’40 • Pete Gaerdner BORMAN’S Funeral Home Outfitters for Men and Boys • Since 1909 107 ' 109 West Main St. Belleville, Ill. PHONE 419 Page Fifty ' six COMPLIMENTS OF BELLEVILLE BANKS BELLEVILLE NATIONAL BANK BELLEVILLE SAVINGS BANK FIRST NATIONAL BANK ST. CLAIR NATIONAL BANK A. H. HONER Designer and Builder of CEMETERY MEMORIALS of Lasting Satisfaction Phone 2265 829 South Illinois St. Belleville, Ill. Liese Lumber Co. • LUMBER - MILL WORK - ROOFING • Compliments of Main Office: 319 East Main St. Phone 104 or 105 Hotel Belleville Branch : • 22nd St. and So. Belt Line Phone 464 Page Fifty ' Seven Page Fifty ' eight FOR Roofing, Siding and Insulation — call — Geissler Roofing Co. (Inc.) PHONE 335 606 South First St. Belleville, Ill. □ Compliments of Belleville Supply Co. 216 West B” St. Belleville, Ill. • Wholeslers of Plumbing and Heating Supplies • ALWAYS! . . . It’s Three SSS Markets Compliments of For Lower Everyday Prices! Home Ice Cream Co. 1711 West Main Street • • GIANT SELF-SERVICE STORE 508 East Main Street • Stolze Lumber Co. Oakland Foundry Established 1867 It is easy to own your own home and Company pay for same like rent. Come in and see us. No charges for plans or financing. • Belleville, III. Quality Materials! • • 600 SOUTH ILLINOIS ST. Sf a«er 0la io %o. Guaranteed Radio Service on All Makes □ Elmer Wittenauer Authorised Dealer for Coal and Hauling MOTOROLA RADIOS PHONE 1732 for your car or home. • Phone 257 510 East “C” St. Belleville, III. 3406 West Main St. Belleville, Ill. Page Fifty ' nine SWANSEA STONE WORKS A. J. Fournie Sons All Concrete and ‘Haydite’ Building Units • Floor Slabs and Roof Tile 1701 Caseyville Road Belleville, Illinois B-Z-B ICE CREAM - DINNERS AND SANDWICHES OF ALL KINDS LIQUOR AND BEER - Curb Service Frosted Malted Milk in all flavors! Corner of West Main and N. Belt Line Downtown Store: 26 W. Main St. Belleville, Ill. Storck’s Grocery Phone 3063 1624 West Main St. Belleville, II.. • A Full Line of GROCERIES Fresh Meats and Vegetables FELLNER - RATHEIM ‘ Belleville’s Leading Store” extends Congratulations to the graduates of today— the leaders of tomorrow. Page Sixty BAUER BROS. CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPLY CO. Plain and Reinforced CONCRETE General Contractors Belleville Illinois —