Central School - Deeds and Misdeeds Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

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18 - DEEDS AND MISDEEDS MOTHERS’ DAY Life is a series of broadening circles expanding with experience and re¬ sponsibility, but at last, as at first, its center is the mother whose love and patience and faith have given us th e courage to assume its numerous cares. To honor all mothers, an ap¬ propriate program was given with Rev. Covert as speaker. In his ever pleasing way, he spoke of the un¬ changing, unselfish and unceasing love of a mother. The future of our country—the destiny of America—• the hope of the world lies in the hearts and minds of our mothers, for mothers, and only mothers, can put the real impress of character on the children of the world. In order to repay the mother, to show her some acknowledgement of our indebtedness, we should endeavor to live the kind of a life she would wish us to live. -o- EXCERPTS FROM REV. LIGHT’S ADDRESS I shall try to say something to cause you to think seriously about what lies before you. You are living now, but you are not living as you would like to live later on. If you would be the best when you reach manhood and womanhood you must be most careful how you prepare. You are now building for that future so be careful how you lay the foun¬ dation. What you will be depends upon your ability to “get out.’’ The boy or girl who has the ability to overcome circumstances will win out. If you are made of the “right stuff” you can become exactly what you want to be and all that God intended you to be. Your success depends up¬ on how you get ready. Don’t cry about it if you have no one to back you with money. Set your foot down and say “I’m determined to do the thing” and success will be yours. We have had no more interesting and instructive chapel period than that provided by Rev. Thompson, pastor of the First Christian Church and one of our patrons. Rev. Thompson has the good for¬ tune to have ben born and reared in the coal regions of Pennsylvania and to have labored as a coal-miner. He spoke entertainingly of the min¬ er’s life and gave many of us not only our first real mental picture of some of its hardships but also a greater ap¬ preciation of the many comforts which we enjoy through the labors .of the humble miner. -——o- Among the many interesting pro¬ grams presented by the various sec¬ tions as special numbers for Friday opening exercises, none was more ap¬ propriate nor more ably given than that presented by the 7 B’s. Mr. Thomas, who, by the way, is intensely patriotic, had charge of the program which was commemorative of the one-hundred fiftieth anniver¬ sary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence The “tiny tots” of our department acquitted themselves most creditably. In song, story and poem the events, leading up to this memorable historical occurrence were very cleverly depicted. The drum corps, and music on the Jew’s harp by George Helm and Bob Hite lent an air of distinction to their program. -o- It affords us genuine pleasure to in¬ form our readers that our principal, Mr. Brown, has had the unique dis¬ tinction of appearing before the micro¬ phone, when as a member of the dra¬ matic team of the K. of P. Lodge, he broadcasted in the play, Damon and Pythias, at WOWO. Every member of the team was highly complimented as was also their pianist, Helen Hau- bold.

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DEEDS AND MISDEEDS 17 lows: 1] | J 50-yard dash—Debolt (7) first; Roop (8) second; Wi ' li ' ams (7) third. 100-yard dash—Hebble (8) first; Gerber (8) second; Roop (8) third. 220-yard dash—Andrews (8) first; Baker (8) second; Gerber (8) third. Low hurdles—Diehl (7) first; Chris- man (8) second; Williams (7) third. High jump—Diehl (7) first; Baker (8) second; Ladd (8) third. Broad jump—Andrews (8) first; Beard (8) second; Hurst (7) third. Shot put—Andrews (8) first; Beard (8) second; Hurst (7) third. Pole vault—Drummond (8) first; Diehl (7) second; Beard (8) third. Officials—Kennedy and Thomas. -o- JUNIOR ELECTIONS For the purpose of instructing and interesting future citizenry in the importance of local government, jun¬ ior elections were held, sponsored by the Rotary Club and the Woman’s Club. They endeavored to impress upon the youthful minds the neces¬ sity of selecting efficient men and women for the various offices be¬ cause it is they who- control, to a large extent, conditions in the schools which our children attend, protect or close gambling resorts which may corrupt, keep our streets clean or permit them to gather filth which breeds germ-carrying insects. With the safety, health, and comfort of everyone at stake, no public spirited citizen can afford to ignore a local election. These facts together with the duties of the various officials, were especially stressed by those in charge. Billy Krick, a student from the Catholic school led the boys’ ticket as mayor and Madgeline Miller 8A, Central, the girls’ ticket. If the public spirited citizens who provided this educational opportun¬ ity for the boys and girls had seen the interest shown at the convention and heard them electioneer and had witnessed the friendly rivalry among the nominees on the various tickets, they would feel amply repaid for their efforts. Mayor Madgeline Miller’s address follows: “Members of the Common Council, officers and friends: “I think in this hour we ought to try to do as well as the hoys did in their election. I wish to thank the men and women that have made it possible for us to be here now. I knew we shall learn more about the way the city is governed and we shall become more interested when we are older. We all wish to see Decatur prosper, so let us try to keep it clean. We ought to have more than one clean-up week in a year. All citizens should consider every week a clean-up week. Good sidewalks, clean and beautified lawns and nice¬ ly trimmed trees always make a good impression upon persons visiting or passing through our city. “We heartily endorse the move¬ ment made by the honorable council to convert the old cemetery into a park and playground, I wish to thank, in behalf of the boys and girls those who have made it possible for us to enjoy the swimming pool. We recommend a first aid kit be provid¬ ed in case of accident or illness at the pool. A stop light at the General Electric would be very convenient. Requests from many citizens espec¬ ially from parents, make it seem ad¬ visable that we recommend a stop light at the corner of Fifth and Mon¬ roe streets. “We assure the public that we, the present officials, both individually and collectively, will do everything in our power to further the progress of our already progressive little city.”

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DEEDS AND MISDEEDS —19 MISS ELLA MUTSCHLER Miss Ella Mutschler, who was granted a leave of absence last year on account of illness, has tendered her resignation. After resting for several months. Miss Mutschler ac¬ cepted a position with the Compton Company. She has been very suc¬ cessful in her new work. In a nation¬ al contest extending over a period of five weeks she was one of twenty who had the largest sales and she was awarded a diamond ring in recog¬ nition of her superior ability. “Better Business,” the company’s publication, recently contained Miss Mutschler’s picture and the story of her success. Miss Mutschler is very enthusias¬ tic about her work and reports that there is no limit to one’s opportunity for advancement, should he be wil¬ ling to work hard. We sincerely regret that Miss Mutschler has decided to leave the profession for during our many years ■of association we learned to know her well and to admire her many admir¬ able traits of character. Here’.s our sincerest wish for your continued success. Miss Mutschler sends greetings to her friends and associates- in the fol¬ lowing interesting letter: Springfield, Ohio, May 1, 1926. Dear Teachers and Pupils of Central: — All winter I have been thinking of writing a letter but I just never started. I thought I would get a chance to drop in some time and sur¬ prise you, but school is almost out and it hasn’t happened. How I should like to stand on that little assembly platform once more to look you folks over. Ha! I can see Mr. Brown hopping around trying to get everybody to smile for a picture to place in “Deeds and Misdeeds.” Miss Coffee is car¬ rying a bushel of contributions try¬ ing to find one that will match the rest; Miss Sellemeyer I know is giv¬ ing you on extra meal each day, serv¬ ing history and civics, so the plates will be licked clean when dish-wash¬ ing time comes. I know too, Miss Spangler has taken you on a good many journeys, and if you traveled in a Ford you have had a few bumps. I know because I travel in one. But never mind, you have three months to recover. I wish I might take you all with me as I am visiting hundreds of homes. What troubles children everywhere are having! Cheer up, boys and girls! If you are having a hard pull remember somewhere else someone is pulling harder. It pays to keep on pulling, too. If you don’t believe it, come along with me just one week If I could gather up some of the tears I see, you would be surprised. I know a lot of you children are strangers to me and some of my old pupils are in high school thinking they own Decatur by this t ime. Am