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

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1931 volume:

CENTRAL BUILDING Deeds and Mfstleeds PUBLISHED BY THE PUPILS AND TEACHERS OF CENTRAL SCHOOL DECATUR, INDIANA 19 3 1 DEEDS AND MISDEEDS ! We dedicate this hook to GENE STRATTON PORTER Author of “The Girl of the Limberlost,” “The Harvester,” “Freckles,” and other nature stories. Who came to Decatur as a bride, and in this county, at Geneva on the banks of the Limberlost, her first ten books were written. She taught the love of Nature. 2 DEEDS AND MISDEEDS Board of Education BURT MANGOLD, President M. E. HOWER, Secretary CARRIE T. HAUBOLD, Treasurer 3 TRIBUTE For almost a quarter of a century our schools have been under the capable management of Superintendent Worthman. In the midst of his numerous duties he always finds time for the individual boy or girl who comes to him with any problem however trivial. His keen judgment and whole-hearted sincerity have won for him the loyal support of both the teaching corps and the student body. M. F. WORTHMAN, Superintendent. DEEDS AND MISDEEDS GRACE COFFEE MARTHA CALLAND PAULINE AFFOLDER DEEDS AND MISDEEDS Two years ago, 1929, to be precise, our little annual “ceased to be.” Sev¬ eral things entered into its demise, all of which were beyond anybody’s con¬ trol. The many inquiries that came to us, both this year and last, regard¬ ing the annual has proved to us that the little book was popular with the boys and girls. But it was Martha E. Calland and Pauline Affolder who faced the prob¬ lem squarely and as soon as Mr. Thomas said “go” they went to their job with a recklessness that snatched victory out of the jaws of defeat. It was they who went from room to room and from class to class, telling what it would mean to the boys and the girls as they grew older, gathering pledges and subscriptions until the required number was obtained. To them also, must be given the credit for having written at least nine-tenths of the content matter of the book. In recognition of the excell¬ ent work which they have accomplish¬ ed we dedicate this page to them, trusting that they have learned the truth of the saying that the ultimate source of real happiness lies in serv¬ ing others. Miss Coffee to whom the editors had recourse when in doubt concern¬ ing the agreement of verbs with their subjects, pronouns with their antece¬ dents, et cetra, worked whole-hearted¬ ly as usual for the success of the an¬ nual. —Anonymous. -_o- KINDLY ADVICE Not having sufficient space or time we could not record the acts and ac¬ tions of everyone. So if your feats or accomplishments have been over¬ looked and you feel terribly put out— well, arsenic is not painful. If how¬ ever, you have been mentioned in our little repast of words, do not become vain and egotistical because, after all, every circus must have its clown. Now that you’ve perused the ter¬ rible truth this far, may I say that certain members of the staff may now be found in Porto Rico and parts south. Do not let your disappoint¬ ment be too great on not being able to vent your ire on the editor of this little affair, but just be thankful that we didn’t print all that we know. TRUE CONFESSIONS Putting out this book is no joke; If we print too many jokes some peo¬ ple say we are silly, If we don’t print them people say we are too serious. If we clip things from other papers, we are too lazy to write them our¬ selves. If we stick close to the job all day we should be out hunting news. If we do get out and hustle we shou’d be on the job in the office; If we don’t print contributions we don’t appreci¬ ate true genius, and if we do print them the annual is full of junk. If we make a change in the write¬ ups we are too critical, If we don’t we are asleep. Now like as not someone will say we swiped this from some other paper. WE DID. o— DEEDS AND MISDEEDS BRYCE THOMAS, Principal We were very sorry to lose our former principal, Mr. Brown, who has been with us for so many years. But since the change meant a pro¬ motion for Mr. Brown we could but wish him God speed for we feel that his excellent work for us merited him this substantial advancement. We now have our new principal, Mr. Thomas, who is getting along very well this year. Mr. Thomas is a teacher and principal whom every one likes. Our only regret is that as 8A’s we are privileged to work with, him for only one year. -o- SO THERE! You have heard what sometimes happens to the best laid plans of mice and men. Well we editors had writ¬ ten what we considered an excellent dedication, eloquently stating that this year’s Deeds and Misdeeds was dedicated to our new principal, Mr. Thomas. To our way of thinking there was no other person to whom this honor rightfully belonged. But Mr. Thomas’s being “PRINCIPAL” was the cause of the change in dedi¬ cation. His extreme modesty is known to every one so we were sent to the printers’ to “pull” that article. What else could we do? So we did. EDUCATION Education is not knowing things, but knowing how to do things worth while; how to appear, to behave, and speak so that those with whom we come in contact shall wish to appear behave, and speak so also, and when we have passed, shall want us to come that way again; education is not knowing things, but is a way of think¬ ing; being friendly to persons, open- minded about things, and tolerant to ideas; able to see some good in the poorest specimen, a possibility in the most discouraging situation and beauty of some kind in every outlook. The purpose of education should be to get boys and girls to fall in love —to fall in love with the beautiful things in life, to fall in love with peo¬ ple and the better forms of govern¬ ment, to fall in love with achievement and to look up and fall in love with God. -o- IT ISN’T EASY To apologize. To admit error. To begin again. To be unselfish. To face a sneer. To be con siderate. To endure success. To keep on trying. To profit by mistakes. To forgive and forget. To think and then act. To keep out of the rut. To make the best of little. To shoulder deserved blame. To subdue an ugly temper. To maintain a high standard. To recognize the silver lining. But it always pays you. -c-- ARE YOU AN OPTIMIST? Everybody wants to be happy. The Declaration of Independence says every person has a right to be happy. The question is: what is happiness? Can you look ahead and see the bright and sunny side of every day things? 6 DEEDS AND MISDEEDS A Frenchman once wrote a drama, called the “Blue-Bird of Happiness”, Two children, Tyltyl and Mytl, left their home on Christmas Eve to search for the blue-bird. They were so certain of finding it they took a wicker cage to put it in. It was a ■(fanciful tale and their wanderings took them to many strange places. At the climax of the story they reach¬ ed the “Palace of Night.” The air was filled with blue-birds. Dozens, hun¬ dreds of them! They caught all that they could and started for home. Dawn, however, revealed the birds limp and lifeless. They could not stand the light of day. Finally they returned to their home and banished the “Bird of Happiness” from their minds. A neighbor child was ill and fretful and, moved by a generous im¬ pulse the children sent their own tur¬ tle dove which they loved dearly. Sud¬ denly they beheld the bird was blue. This story is rich in moral: when we search for happiness it eludes us. When we busy ourselves with some¬ thing worth while happiness flies in at the door. Happiness grows at our own fireside and is not to be picked in strangers’ gardens. Health has a, great deal to do with happiness. Every girl and boy wants to be good-looking and popular. It is hard to smile when you have a tooth¬ ache or be the ‘life of the party’ with a cold in your head. Here are seven good rules of health: 1. Get plenty of fresh air and sun¬ shine. 2. Drink plenty of water. 3. Eat balanced meals. 4. Keep clean inside and ' outside. 5. Work hard and play hard. 6. Get sufficient sleep. 7. Don’t forget how to laugh. Work is essential to health. It exercises our muscles and brain, it gives us a definite hobby or purpose, and for grown-ups is a means of livlihood. “The victory of success is half won when one gains the habit cf work” If you don’t have to work you should have a hobby. It will keep you active and interested. Anyone who has something in life to look for¬ ward to does not have the blues. For heaven’s sake don’t worry! Don’t fret nor fuss. No friends claim a person who has that long-drawn- wild-eyed expression worrying gives. Temper helps too. There’s nothing like a few good tantrums to wreck your sense of humor and charm. A person who has been born with a sense of humor is lucky. However, every one can cultivate one. If you search hard enough you can find some thing amusing to everything. Exercise plays a great part in peo¬ ple’s lives. This is nature’s own pre¬ scription, for a sound body and clear mind. Tennis, golf, dancing, riding, or driving, rowing, and swimming are excellent. When you are walking, walk briskly with a swinging gate. Don’t stroll aimlessly along. This can be taken to extremes, tho. Don’t let any one mistake you for a jumping jack, or an engine in full steam. Last but not least keep up your courage. Don’t think of what might happen, but be brave enough to en¬ ter into things and don’t let an in¬ ferior complex get the best of you. Being cheerful is the best habit one can acquire. Gray days, tho, will come in spite of us. Our best intentions will be misunderstood by our best friends. When this happens just do the best you can — then forget it. Everyone knows that after rain the sun shines. Wouldn’t it be fine if you and I could look upon life’s rainy days as “Just a spell o’ weather?” —M. E. C. Think smiles, and smiles shall be; Think doubt, and hope will flee; Think love, and love will grow, Think hate, and hate you’ll know; Think good, and good is here; Think vice! it’s jaws appear. —Bush — 7 — DEEDS AND MISDEEDS mmttm ■ i-H £ SMrt SA Fii ' st Row: Martha Erma Butler, Martha Elizabeth Calland, Harriet Fruchte, Pauline Affolder, Jeanette Beery, Clifford Jolly. Second Row: Kathryn Hill, Kathaleen Odle, Sephus Jackson, Helen Gay, Mildred Gause, James Beavers, Charles Whitman, Evelyn Kohls. Third Row: Marceil Leatherman, Marjorie Johnson, Richard Brodbeck, Alice Jane Archbold, Donald Gage, Eula Meyers, Mary Foreman, William Elston. Fourth Row: Marion Jackson, Madaline Spahr, Gladys Doan, Genevive Light, Louise Kiess, Fane Cingenpeel, Donald Baiier. Fifth Row: Edward Shoe, Martha Jane Linn, Idora Lough, Mable Parmer, Calvin Magley, Stanley Hollopeter. OUR TEACHER Our home room teacher is Miss Coffee. Every minute we are in her room she is watching our speech and writing and we all realize what an ad¬ vantage that is to us. She is enthus¬ iastic in all undertakings and we are sure no one can equal her sense of humor. She teaches writing, gram¬ mar, spelling and composition. We consider the next class to get Miss Coffee lucky. -o- (By popular vote of the 8A) EIGHTH GRADE HALL OF FAME Most popular girl—Martha Elizabeth Calland. Most popular boy—James Harkless. Best looking girl—Pauline Affolder. Best looking boy—Dick Brodbeck. Best arithmetic student—Bill Elston. Best girl swimmer — Martha Erma Butler. Best boy swimmer—Calvin Magley. Best singer—Madeline Spahr. Most decided blonde girl—Kathryn Hill. Most decided brunette girl — Mary Jane Shaffer. Best liar—Clifford Jolly. Best music student—Donald Gage. Tallest girl—Jeanette Beery. Tallest boy—Stanley Hollopeter. Most humorous girl — Harriet Fruchte. Laziest pupil—James Beavers. Most quiet boy—Charles Whitman. Most talkative girl—Marjorie John¬ son. Liveliest yell leader—Mildred Gause. Best basketball player — Genevieve Light. Best piano player—Mable Parmer. Most brunette boy—Donald Bailer. Most blonde boy—Marion Jackson. Girl with bluest eyes—Louise Kiess. Most quiet girl—Eula Meyers. Best Girl Scout—Evelyn Kohls. Best speller—Mary Foreman. Boy who smiles least—Forest Ken¬ worthy. Boy who laughs most — Raymond Roop. Best roller skater—Helen Gay. Best tennis player—Alice Jane Arch¬ bold. Most attractive pupil — Marceil Leatherman. Smallest boy—Sephus Jackson. Smallest girl—Jane Linn. Best tempered—Fane Clinganpeel. Happiest girl—Kathleen Odle. Most brilliant girl—Gladys Doan. Most sincere girl—Idora Lough. —8— A WEE BIT MUMPY “Ow, ow, oh, ugh, ugh, gee, gosh, No not a pep session as you might imagine but just what was said by some people with swollen jaws when they tasted a. pickle (or any other sour thing for that matter of fact.) Edward Shoe was the first to take advantage of this broadening experien¬ ce but Stanley Hollopeter and Harriet Fruclite were soon to follow. This was too much for Mary Jane Shaffer and Forest Ken worthy, “What? let the afore mentioned people get everything good. Not on your life! They got it, too. When we thought the whole thing was through, who should get it but James Harkless. So with the “flu bugs” and all, we had a grand time keeping track of the absentees. This manuscript was duly signed and turned over to the editors who promptly lost it. Well my dear readers, I pride myself on my mem¬ ory. Just as I caught my breath after my labors who should get them but Bill Elston, if I had a shot gun and him at the same time, I’d pity him ’cause just think of his spoiling a perfectly good story. After this article was written many people felt so bad because their names were not in this illustrious and most remarkable item so they contracted the mumps. To fool them we’ll place their names here instead of in the ar¬ ticle. Gladys Doan, Kathleen Odle, Clifford Jolly. ----— o- CAN “U” IMAGINE Evelyn K. talking without her hands ? Idora L. being seven feet tall? Alice Jane A. studying without her pencil in her mouth? Mary F. not cutting up? Kathryn H. as a cabaret dancer? Dick B. not talking through his teeth? DEEDS AND MISDEEDS Don G. with a brilliant sense of hu¬ mor? Pauline A. as a poet? Martha Elizabeth C. not trying to start something new? Kathleen O. offering humble apol ogies to any one? Sephus J. not falling down when lie is playing basketball? Martha Erma B. as “The Thinker?” Bill E. not studying? Marion J. reading up on natural history? Cal M. not making some bright re¬ mark? Donald B. smiling? Stanley H. hating the fair sex? Eula M. talking as much as Marjorie J.? James B. not sleeping in class? Mildred G. settling down? Jeanette B. without her gum? Clifford J. studying? Madaline S. with a deep bass voice? Mar y Jane S. as a prima donna? Louise K. as a wild and wilful flap per? Mable P. eavesdropping? Raymond R. with an industrious streak? Edward S. thinking? Forest K. being so dumb that he thinks a goatee is a baby goat? Martha Jane Li. liking big boys? Fane C. coming to school one week without missing? Marceil L. not trying to see some one else’s paper? Gladys D. getting up to tell a story and knowing what she is going to talk about? Genevieve L. not being able to use her eyes? James H. liking anyone else better than himself? Charles W. acting like Clifford J.? Helen G. hunting elephants? —Alice Jane Archbold. —Pauline Affolder. -o- Well, Genevive, we hand it to you. You’re the only one who can “follow the trail of half an elephant!” -— 9 — DEEDS AND MISDEEDS SB First Row: Dale Hunt, Bob C. Johnson, Leroy Hoffman, Harry Musser, Ralph Peterson. Second Row: Russel F ' riedt, Ralph Ritter, Don Reynolds, Bob Fuhrman, Ellis Squier, Russel Butler, Bob Aeschliman. Third Row: Mary Baumann, David Baumann, John Espick, Clarence Michel, Dorothy Felty, Lloyd Myers, Paul Hilyard. Fourth Row: Joe Beane, Virginia Brokaw, Mary Burkhead, Naomi Ladd, Lilly Hodle, Lenore Teeple. Standing: Mr. Thomas and Mr. Horton. N ot in Picture: Della Marbach, Bob C. Johnson, Lee Anna Morrison, Cover McClure, Celesta Schaffer, Bob Krugh. 8B BtW Our class has thirty-seven pupils who are very industrious when the “spirit” moves them. The boys es¬ pecially are always ready to lend a helping hand unless it is something pertaining to school and then they back out. Although the boys can sing if they want to, Miss Schindler threat¬ ened to take them to the “Opportunity Room” for music class. Even though we have plenty of bad points we have good ones too. Five girls sang for chapel on Good Friday. They were: Naomi Ladd, Vir¬ ginia Brokaw, Elizabeth Meihls, Le¬ nore Teeple, and Eileen Wells. (I hope you’ll excuse us for bragg¬ ing, but no one else will do it for us.) (Note: While in their 7A year the SB’s were noted as the worst class in Central.) -o- THE BAND We have a trio of band players in our room. They are: Bob E. John¬ son, Ellis Squier and Bob Aeschliman. We hope they will make real musi¬ cians when they grow older. - IN MEMORIAM Monday morning, March 16, the sad news of Eleanore Werst’s ser¬ ious illness was passed from pupil to pupil. About ten o’clock the un¬ believable information that Elean¬ ore had passed away was confirm¬ ed. Only the preceding Monday she had attended her classes in the morning, though suffering from a severe cold. Influenza, followed by pneumonia was more than her frail little body could withstand though she fought bravely and continued planning the work she would do upon her return to school. Always quiet and studious, Elean¬ ore had endeared herself to her teachers and her classmates who keenly fell their loss. Her life was indeed worthy of emulation. To her sorrowing family we ex¬ tend our sincere sympathy. ___ J -o- Editors Chief Editor.Eileen Wells Associate Editor.Cover McClure Business Managers.Naomi Ladd Lenore Teeple — 10 — DEEDS AND MISDEEDS MR. HORTON Mr. Horton came to Cen¬ tral at the beginning of the fall term of 1930. This is his first year and is the start of his career which may end in being principal of Central School or it may end in an auto wreck. He is a star athlete in football, basketball and baseball. He is doing excellent work as our teacher and I hope he continues till the “bed spreads” and the pillow slips. BURCHARD HORTON THE BASKETBALL TEAM We had a fine basketball team this year. Mr. Everhart was our coach and we know he liked his position. Don Reynolds, Ralph Ritter, Russel Butler, L.eroy Huffman, Ralph Peter¬ son, Bob Aeschliman, and Joe Beane from our room, helped comprise our first and seconds teams. Although we lost the trophy to St. Joe, we hope to win it back next year. -c- MR. EVERHART Mr. Everhart came to Central about two years ago. When Mr. Thomas be¬ came principal Mr. Everhart succeed¬ ed him as coach of the basketball team. We, the 8 B’s feel very fortunate to have Mr. Everhart as our home room teacher. Besides being our home room teacher he teaches us reading, geography, spelling, hygiene and composition. We heartily appre¬ ciate his kindly manner and helpful interest in everything we did. SYLVESTER EVERHART — 11 — 7A First Row: Walter Summers, Keith Smitley, Thelma Gage, Wilbur DeBolt, Hubert Krick. Second Row: Joe McSpaden, Carl Evans, Robert Ashbaucher, Clarence Hitchcock, Agnes Nelson, Noel Andrews, Harold Hitchcock. Third Row: Mildred Johnson, Harry Moyer, Robert Engeler, Marlowe Hoagland, Lawrence Johnson, Charles Swygart, Dan Durbin, Caroline Townsend. Fourth Row: Ruth Porter, Madalene Crider, Maxine Drake, Kathryn Shell, Wilma Miller, Herbert Banning, Glenola Reffey, Helen Richards. Fifth Row: William Schafer, William Schrock, Eileen Jackson, Edwin Eichorn, Virginia Berry, Robert Meyers, Carl Ritter, Dale Meyers. OUR CLASS MISS COFFEE’S PSALM The 7A class is made up of thirty- nine pupi ' s. The first semester we were divided into two sections, but this semester the two sections were made into one. Usually the cast for the annual Eighth Grade play is chosen from the eighth grade only. This year, how¬ ever, we are very proud to have two of the characters selected from our class. They are Harry Moyer and Robert Engeler. When we are 8B’s we shall have left behind all who are laggards in their work, so we are eagerly looking to the future. We are sure many of us will win the coveted commendation, “Well done!” Central’s basketball team has fought hard this year. We lost the trophy to St. Joe for the first time in years, but if we seven A’s continue to play we’ll get it again. Mr. Everhart is the coach and has done splendid work. Boh Myer, Charles Swygart, Carl Rit¬ ter, and Lawrence Johnson are the boys from 7A. Miss Coffee is my teacher, I shall not pass. She maketh me shew my ignorance before the whole class. She giveth me more than I can learn. She lowereth my grades. Yea, though I walk through the valley of knowledge, I cannot learn. She fireth questions at me in the presence of my class mates. She anointeth mine head with slams, my eyes runneth over. Surely adjectives and adverbs shall follow me all the days of my life. And I shall dwell in the Eighth grades forever. —Marlowe Hoagland - 10 - 7A Editor.Agnes Nelson Associate Editor.Ruth Porter Associate Editor.Billy Schafer Business Mgr.Corolene Townsend -o- Guide (wearily): And these are sky¬ scrapers. Timothy Heyseed: Wall now, what do you know about that? I sure would like to see ’em work. -— 12 — DEEDS AND MISDEEDS THE BAND The Junior Band of Decatur is com¬ posed of students of both Central and High School. Their instructor, Mr. Rice, has tried very hard and has succeeded in making a band that De¬ catur is proud of. Last summer the members received suits which are very attractive. The band gave concerts during the sum¬ mer months, which the people enjoy and appreciate very much. They also play for the Street Fair, basketball, and football games. Bob Ashbaucher, Harry Moyer, and Billy Schaffer are the members from the 7A who belong to this band. On Friday, November 7, 1230, our class sang some war songs for the Armistice Day program. Rev. Fern- theil, the chaplain of the American Legion of Decatur, spoke about the World War and Armistice Day. o BOY SCOUTS It’s great to be out of doors at night around the camp-fire with a troop of Boy Scouts. Our Decatur Scouts are looking forward to the camping sea¬ son and quite a few boys are planning to attend Camp Limberlost, located on Gene Stratton Porter’s estate near Rome City, Indiana. -o- Miss Coffee: Bill, can you tell mo one of the uses of cowhide? Bill Elston: Yes, ma’am. It keeps the cow together. NEVA BRANDYBERRY OUR TEACHER Our home room teacher, Miss Brandyberry, is one of Central’s favor¬ ites, and she is certainly a friend of the 7A’s. She teaches Geography, In¬ diana History, and Reading. She also teaches Spelling and Composition to us as we are her home room class. She has charge of the “Leaders and Diggers” of the building. She takes sincere interest in helping us with our work and we’ll be sorry to leave her for she has been so helpful to us in our every undertaking. •-o- Guide (breathless): I just saw a man-eating tiger! Cal M. (pre-occupied): Some men will eat anything. Marj Johnson (football enthusiast): What’s all the megaphones for? Cfieer leader Pauline. Haven’t you heard? The “ref’s” hard of hearing. Martha Erma Bi. (after long argu¬ ment) : I wonder what would happen if you and I would ever agree? Martha Elizabeth C.: I’d be wrong. — 13 — DEEDS AI ' D IV! IS DEEDS 7B First Row: Lois Sovine, Raymond Bodle, Dale Stalter, Henry Ritter, Ray¬ mond Wilson. Second Row: Lewis Beery, Earl Mast, John Hoffman, John Smith, Walter Bailer, Kenneth Gause, Junior Drake. Third Row: Agnes Foreman, Catherine Murphy, Evelyn Adams, Mae Wom¬ ack, Myrtle Evans, Robert Drake, Harold Zimmerman. Fourth Row: Ruby Ladd, Dorus Stalter, Betty Short, Catherine Jackson, Richard Durbin, Bob Brodbeck, Monroe Fuhrman. Fifth Row: Margaret Howard, Wendel Smith, Herman Smith, Virginia Hoffman, Bernice Pickford, Byron Tricker. Standing ' : Mr. Horton. OUR CLASS THE BAND Our Glass is composed of thirty-six pupils. Our home-room teacher is Miss Sellemeyer. However, during the courses of the day we meet all the other teachers in our classes. Of course, all the upper classmen con¬ stantly remind us that we are very insignificant in comparison, but watch us grow. -o- OUR CHAPEL PROGRAM The 7B class helped in one of the chapel programs. Evelyn Adams played a piano solo entitled, “Soror¬ ity.” A chorus sang a number en¬ titled “The Dancing Song.” It con¬ sisted of, sopranos, Bob Brodbeck, Myrtle Evans, Berniece Pickford, Lewis Beery, Harold Zimmerman. Alto: Catherine Murphy, Catherine Jackson, Lois Sovine, Evelyn Adams. -o- Teacher: Tommy use defeat, de¬ fence, and detail in a sentence. Tommy: Defeat of decat jump over defense before detail. Bob Brodbeck is the only student from 7B in the band. He has helped play at one chapel program. He plays the cornet. Keep at it, Bob. There is a future for the good musician. -o- BASKETBALL The 7B’s are very much interested in the team and though no one from our room is now a member, we hope to have a representative next year. We seven B’s consider the four yell leaders, Pauline Affolder, Mildred Gause, Marceil Leatherman, and Mar¬ tha E. Butler, very good. ■-o- BOY SCOUTS The Boy Scouts in the 7B class are Lewis Bieery, Harold Zimmerman, Wendel Smith, Monroe Furhman, Earl Mast, and Dorus Stalter. They all belong to troop number 61. They have been very active and have accomplished much good. — 14 — MATILDA SELLEMEYER OUR TEACHER We, the 7B’s, with much dignity wish to thank our home-room teacher, Miss Sellemeyer, f or helping us accomplish our studies. Miss Selle¬ meyer is loved by all of her pupils. She teaches the 7-B Grammer, Spell¬ ing, and Composition. -o- Miss Brandyberry: They say Miss Schindler plays golf just like a man. Miss Sellemeyer: Wouldn’t you think she’d be ashamed to use such language? Miss Schindler: Now children, what was that selection from Tycrowskis’ I just sang? (Voice from back of assembly):. It sounded like “Revenge” to me. Joe Beane: I can do something you can’t do. Mr. Horton: Humph! What? J. B.: Grow! Ralph Ritter was being measured for hjs first ready-made suit of clothes. “Do you want the shoulders padd¬ ed?” inquired Mr. Mailand. “Naw!” said Ralph, “pad the pants! Mr. Horton’s my teacher.” DEEDS AND MISDEEDS (Miss Coffee will vouch for the truth of this). Two ladies got on a crowded car. After standing a while, one of them said, rather loudly, to the other: “I wish that good-looking man would of¬ fer me his seat.” Five men immedi¬ ately got up. Martha E. C.: I hear they are going to make the class periods 10 minutes shorter. James B.: That won’t do. I’m not getting enough sleep as it is. Dorcas: When is the best time to get apples? Vernon: “When the farmer isn’t looking. -o- THE CALL OF SCOUTING The real American boy is eager to answer the call of Scouting and take the oath in which he says, “On my honor I will do my best—(1) To do my duty to God and my country, and to obey the Scout law. (2) To help other people at all times. (3) To keep my¬ self physically strong mentally awake, and morally straight.” —15 DEEDS AND MISDEEDS 6A First Row: Kathryn Kohls, Mary K. Garner, Richard Girod, Russel Andrews, Emma Marquart. Second Row: Alice K. Baker, Martha Summers, Harry Drake, Lyle Friedt, Esther Fisher, Isabelle Swygart. Third Row: Frances Smith, Jane Krick, Margaret Weihl, Dorothy Ogg, Neil Highland, Donald Aeschliman, Harold Hakes, Charles Junior Hill. Fourth Row: Melba Kraft, Donald Arnold, Virginia Breiner, Robert Beavers, Rachel Lehman, Arthur Poling. Fifth Row: David Macklin, Jeanette Christen, Lewis Fenning, Doyle Gay, Irene Sell, Ralph Hurst. OUR SCHOOL ROOM Our room is the best room that can be We love our teachers, too, you see We read and write Until we grow so bright That our faces glow like a shining light. We get our lessons very well, Better than we could ever tell. We sing unto our hearts content. And consider our time as being well spent. —Alice K. Baker. -o- “Polly Put the Kettle On” Characters: Sally . Alice K. Baker Molly . Irene Sell Granny . Kathryn Kohls Aunty May . Margaret Deihl Gobbler . Lyle Haxby Bronze Turkey . Neil Highland Old Mother Thrkey Rachel Lehman Happy on Thanksgiving Jeanette Christen Thankfulness . Mary C. Garner Thanksgiving . Emma Marquart Christmas program. “Christmas in Mother Goose Land” Characters: Santa Claus . Mary C. Garner Mother Goose . Irene Sell Mother Goose’s Son Jack Virginia Breiner Mother Hubbard . Melba Kraft Tommy T ucker . Robert Beavers Little Miss Muffet.Alice K. Baker Mary, Quite Contrary..Jane Krick Jack Horner . Dick Girad Jack Sprat . Orville Irwin Mrs. Sprat . Dorothy Ogg Boy Blue . Arthur Poling Woman who lived in a shoe Margaret McGill Bo-Peep . Margaret Deihl Song—Merry Christmas Irene Sell, Emma Marquart, Mar¬ garet McGill, Mary C. Garner. Christmas Tree . Martha Summers Tiny Tim .. Irene Sell Shy Santa Claus . Kathryn Kohls I Just Pretend.Emma Marquart The Shepherds Watched Arthur Poling Song—Christmas Eve Kathryn Kohls, Margaret Deihl, Alice Baker, Esther Fisher. Peppermint Boys Donald Arnold, David Macklin. Lyle Haxby. Washigton program: — 16 — DEEDS AND MISDEEDS The Lesson Teacher . Irene Sell Pupi ' s—Lyle Haxby, Virginia Breiner, Doyle Gay, Robert Beavers, Dor¬ othy Ogg. A February Resolution Donald Arnold Information Wanted .... David Macklin Song of Songs.Jeanette Christian, Lewis Fenning, Donald Arnold, Melba Kraft, Jane Krick, Margaret Deilil, Dorothy Ogg, Esther Fisher, Eugene Friedt, Margaret McGill, Martha Summers, Alice K. Baker, Emma Marquart, Rachel Lehman, Kathryn Kohls. T£ Washington Were Here Dick Girod -o- JAMES AND JUNIOR VANCE James and Junior Vance are the sons of Rev. and Mrs. Vance. They are members of the Riley School Har¬ monica Band. These two boys play many solos, duets, not only on the Harmonica but also on the Chromon- ica. MRS. NAOMI YAGER We spent the first semester in Miss Elzey’s room. When school opened in September we numbered thirty-two. We had two new members before the end of the semester and we are happy to say we were all promoted. The sec¬ ond semester we were transferred to Mrs. Yager’s room. During the year we had the following programs— Thanksgiving program: -o-- OLD CENTRAL Old Central is the nicest school Where teachers teach us every rule, We read and write With all our might To see what we can do To be so good and true As the teachers in old Central School. —Mary C. Garner. -o- Miss Buckmaster: John, what is a river bank? John McConnel: It’s a place where the fish keep their money. Raymond Roop: Where shall we eat today? Ed Shoe: Let’s go up the street. Ray R.: No, I don’t like asphalt. -1 -X 4 DEEDS AND MISDEEDS OA First Row: Johnnie Durbin, Raymond Johnson, Vernon Huffman, Helen Britzenhoff, Kathleen Banning-. Second Row: Arthur Heller, Ralph Steele, Maxine Martin, Arthur Merriman, Goldine Kriescher, Juanita Stooky, Charles Drake. Third Row: Marion Drum, Maxine Debolt, Floyd E ' lston, Berniece Beineke, Dwight Kimble, Bobby Worthman, Lawrence Meyers. Fourth Row: Lawrence Anspaugh, Betty Campbell, Donald Bixler, Rosella Heare, Vernon Affolder, Arthur Sunderman, Dick Bailor. Fifth Row: Lewis Smith, Phylis, Hoagland, Herman Evans. George Engle Edna Beane, Frank Lough. MY ADVICE A. look at the school year last fall seemed long, But now it seems it’s been only a song. If each lesson you prepare in its turn Many helpful facts you’ll surely learn. The secret in making each day go by, Is to be a willing worker and not to sigh. Now I see the world was made for all As I climb the ladder I’ll try not fall. My idleness I’m surely trying to mend For I see it never will anyone to the presidency send. The teacher at Central, a helping hand Ibnd, So when you’re blue, call on one of them as a friend. —Room I. -o- CHAPEL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR A 5B section of the first semester were of great assistance to us in our chapel activities. During the fall we gave a chapel program in which Jeanette Winnes and Zula Porter sang a song, “Don’t Cry, Little Girl Don’t Cry,” and Zula Porter also gave a recitation, “Granny Comes to Our House.” Our chorus also sang three songs, “Thanksgiving at Grandpa’s Farm,” “Swing the Shin¬ ing Cycle,” and “November’s Feast.” During December the Harmonica Orchestra of the Riley Building enter¬ tained us. There was also a recita¬ tion, “Making of Friends,” by Zula Porter. Later in December we gave a Christmas program in which Jean¬ ette Winnes and Zula Porter sang, “The Sweetest Story.” There was also a play given, “Santa Claus Junior” in which Lawrence Anspaugh was Santa Claus and his wife, Mrs. Santa Claus, was Edna Beane. Lewis Smith took the part of Santa Claus Jr., and Gil¬ bert Egley and Jim Krick were the elves. Mary Eichorn, Betty Camp¬ bell, Robert Lehman and Robert Mc¬ Clure were the children. Following the play the chorus sang “Under the Stars,” “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear”, and “Silent Night, Holy Night.” During February we presented an¬ other program in which Johnnie Dur¬ bin gave a recitation, “Abe Lincoln.” Donald Bixler gave a recitation, “The Song of the Flag”, and Lawrence Ans¬ paugh gave a very clever recitation on “Soap, My Oppressor.’ DEEDS AND MISDEEDS MRS. HAZEL CURTIS OUR THOUGHTS We are boys and girls of the 6th grade In the year of ’31 And we all quite fully realize That our work has just begun But we mean to keep on trying And we’ll reach the 8th grade A Then good-bye to dear old Central Where we’ve worked many a day. We’ll never forget our class mates Nor our teacher kind and true And from every class mate, Mrs. Curtis, here’s to you. Here’s to one who ne’er has failed us When hard work made us feel blue Here’s to one who always helps us With fun and good times too. —Donald Bixler. LEADERS AND DIGGERS Leaders and Diggers in our room are proud Every six weeks we hear them shout loud For a single lesson they must not falter But lasso each one and put on it a halter. —Betty Campbell. -o- OUR JANITORS Our janitors three Do you know who they be? Peterson, Smitley and Evans, Yes, they keep everything clean BUT THE HEAVENS. -o- Children (to man walking along street with a pair of dumbells, one in each hand): “What are those things?” Man: “Dumbells.” Children: “We ain’t either dumb- -o- Loyd Meyers: What are you wait¬ ing for sir? Diner: I’m waiting for this melon to get ripe. MR. CURTIS Mr. Curtis, with his air of business¬ like decisiveness has admirably dis¬ charged his difficult task of both teaching and playing at the same time. His ideals of clean, strong manhood are bound to influence the lives of the boys who come under his training. — 19 - DEEDS AND MISDEEDS 5A First Row: Victor Kiess, Junior Ross, Kathryn King. Second Row: La Vere Hakey, Richard Jackson, Hilda Williams, Janet Schroek, Raymond Hakes, Robert McClure, Ben Franklin. Third Row: Robert Sheets, Eloise Millisor, Mary Eichhorn, Naomi Ward,. Gilbert Eg ' ley, Lena Tuter, Paulin Light, Max Odle. Fourth Row: Woodson Womack, Robert Kenworthy, Dorcas Haagland, Zula Poter, Eleanor Niblick, Marguerite Staley, Rosie Moyer, Jean Bright. Fifth Row: Mary Hurst, Beatrice Johnson, Vernon Frauigher, Jim Krick, Janette Winnes, Jessie Smith. Sixth Row: Emma Kohn, Keith Hunt, Robert Bowman, Henry Morrison, Fredrick Lough, Odem Bailer, Robert Lehman. The 5A class gave two playlets for chapel this semester. The first one, “Mother Tongue’s Party” showed the many mistakes that we make in the use of the Eng¬ lish language. The part of “Mother Tongue” was well taken by Zula Port¬ er. The second play, “Little Stories of Lincoln,” was presented on Lincoln’s birthday. The cast was as follows: Lincoln . Keith Hunt Mother . Naomi Ward Father . Dick Jackson Mrs. Lowdy . Rosie Moyer Step-sisters . Dorcas Hoagland .Marjory Foughty General Seward . Jim Krick Friends . Woodson Womack .Frederick Lough Blossom . Kathryn King Bennie . Robert Lehman Crowd.Jean Bright, Eleanor Nib¬ lick, and Gilbert Egly Southern Soldier . Victor Kiess -o- Rosie: Mother, why is Daddy sing¬ ing so much tonight? Mother: He is trying to sing the baby asleep. Rosie: If I was the baby I would pretend I was asleep. 5A CLASS We felt our room honored when one of our number. Junior Ross, was asked to take a part in the Junior clas play, “Take My Advice.” While Miss Moran was at the sani¬ tarium we sent her a joke book, each pupil making one page on which was written a joke he thought funniest. We hope she enjoyed it. -o- OUR TEACHER Mrs. Downs is our teacher, And we like her very much; And I hope it isn’t I That she might have to touch. So let’s try to do our best In our studies and in our play So as to honor Mrs. Downs Forever and a day. —Eleanor Niblick. -o- The gentleman’s wife was entering a railway carriage, an dlie neglected to assist her. “You are not so gallant, Martin, as when I was a girl.” “No,” Mr. Martin responded, “and you are not so buoyant as when I was a boy.” DEEDS AND MISDEEDS DAVE RICE Mr. Rice is the director of the Decatur Junior Band. He has de¬ veloped a fine organization and Central is proud of the fact that quite a few of the band members are from our school. -o-- MISS MORAN After teaching the first semester, Miss Moran was forced to take a leave of absence because of ill health. She spent several weeks in a sanitarium and though much improved in health thought it wise to rest so that she might be fully recovered and ready for next year’s school. The pupils of Room 6 join in wishing for Miss Moran a comp ets recovery of health. -o- FACULTY ADVICE Hhard work has been invented a long time, and in ' a good many thous¬ and years, nobody has ever been able to invent a satisfactory substitute for it. If there is any shorter cut to suc¬ cess, we shall feel indebted to the student who will wire us at our ex¬ pense—and he need not send a night message either. $ - THE “ANSWER-RIGHT” CORRESPONDENCE BUREAU Run by AUNT HEPZIA (Actual Questions— Actual Answers) All guaranteed. All names with-held. Dear Aunt “Hep”—Do fishes have love affairs? —Snoopy. Snoopy—Observe any of the suck¬ ers in this school for as surely as the flowers bloom in spring an epidemic of puppy-love breaks out in Central. If this doesn’t convince you look at the “paired off” skater suckers at night. Quest.—How can I reduce? M. J. Ans.—Exercise all the other mus¬ cles of the body just as vigorously as those of the tongue. Results guaran¬ teed. Aunt “Heppy”—What shall we be when we grow up. M.E.B. and M G. Ans.—Lord only knows. I’d hate to prophesy. Aunt Hepzia—How can I gain wait? Ans. — To obtain, poundage eat sweets as regularly as Bob Engeler eats ginger-snaps. Dear “Hepsy”—Why do they say a hen ' is immortal? —Me. Me—Because her “son” will never set. “Hep”—What makes a weeping wil¬ low weep? Ans.—One look at your face would make anything weep. Darling H.—Why did Columbus dis¬ cover America? Ans.—Because he was born before you were. Hepsia—Give me the definition for a pole-cat. —Reggy. Ans.—Reggy, an animal to be killed with a pole. (The longer the pole the better). Ques.—Does Miss Coffee like writing or grammar more? Ans.—Writing, because while teach¬ ing that she can do all the talking. DEEDS AND MISDEEDS 5B First Row: Eldora Baker, Donald Beery, Frederick Kirsch, Robert Malony, Audreye Johnson. Second Row: Roger Arnold, Edward Reynolds, Robert Stalter, Curtis Mast, Edwin May, Billy Hunter, James Highland. Third Row: Roy Shoaf, Helen Williams, Lucille Schafer, Lewis Shoe, Sylvan Bruner, Kenneth Shell, Donald Drake. Fourth Row: Nina Eichar, Martha Baumgartner, Richard Tope, Vernon Ivrugh, Florence Brandyberry, Mary Steele, John McConnell. Fifth Row: Betty Hunter, Betty Hamma, Evangeline Fuhrman, Ferdinand Reynolds, Irene Boring, Juanita Hitchcock, Tommy Summers. Helen Steele and John Smitley were absent. DELORES BUCKMASTER OUR TEACHER She’s a good sweet maid and clever Who with her sincere endeavor Makes memories live forever. -o- “SMILE” “The thing that goes the furthest towards making life worth while. “That costs the least and does the most, is just a pleasant smile.” CHAPEL PROGRAM On February 13 the girls of the 5B sang, Valentine Day Song. Evangeline Fuhrman gave a read¬ ing, Valentines. Betty Hunter recited a poem, “Lin¬ coln Couldn’t.” On February 20 three girls and three boys sang, “Little George Washing¬ ton.” -o- BOYS’ WEEK The following boys from our 5B class won ribbons in various athletic events during boys’ week: John Mc¬ Connell, Lewis Shoe, Richard Tope, Sylvan Brunner, Donald Drake, Rob¬ ert Malony, Edward Reynolds, James Highland, Donald Beery and Billy Hunter. WILL IT BE GOOD TO EAT? •—22 DEEDS AND MISDEEDS SPECIAL, ROOM First Row: Robert Kreischer, Elmer Ralston, Albert Spencer, Edgar Jackson. Second Row: Violet Ritter, Leona Smith, Frank Brunner, Pauline Hilyard, David Tumbleson, Raymond Diehl. Third Row: Georgia Hower, Floyd Hitchcock, Julia Andrews, Pansy Smith, Clarence Baring, Irene Tope. SPECIAL ROOM The pupils in this room spent one period each day in dicing handiwork. Many clever and useful articles were made during this time. The boys’ first project was that of sawing out and painting toy animals. These animals were fastened to carts of original design made from cigar boxes. After the boys became accustomed to the use of the coping saws, they were allowed to make more difficult things, such as, paper knives, parrots, dress hangers, doorstops, Dutch boy and girl designs were used for many of the articles. Through this work the boys gained skill in the use of hammer, saw, and paint brushes. The girls made many interesting things also. Blocks for pillow tops were embroidered and then set to¬ gether with bright pink, yellow and blue materials. They made pretty vases by pasting bright colored papers on glass bottles and s’chellacing them. Several girls worked together in making a nine patch quilt top from bright pink, blue and yellow gingham. The top was sold and the money used to buy other sewing supplies. Cloth animals and dolls embroider¬ ed and stuffed made clever tops. By the end of the term each girl MISS GLENNYS ELZEY Miss Elzey has been doing remark¬ able work with the special room and has been interested in the pupils’ work. Next year she is going to take a leave of absence and spend a year at Indiana University, completing her A. B. degree. Central hopes she will return to us because she is a favorite of all. showed much improvement in the use of her needle. Much time was spent at the electric map where locating cities and moun¬ tains became a game. •-o- V •— 23 — DEEDS AND MISDEEDS From Left to Right: Coach Everhart, Swygart, Aeschliman, Hollopeter, C. Ritter, Butler, Johnson, Beane, Peterson, Meyers, Harkless, Broclbeck. R. Ritter Reynolds, Hoffman and Jackson. basketball Central has had a very successful basketball season this year, winning eight out of the thirteen games play¬ ed. The first game was an exciting bat¬ tle with Berne, which ende d with a score of 12 to 12 at the end of the regular playing time. Berne won the game in the overtime period by sink¬ ing a foul goal, making the score 12 to 13. The next game was also a close one, however, Central came through with a win this time, defeating the fast Monroeville team, 13 to 9. Central Beats Berne Central avenged their first defeat of the season by walloping Berne on their own floor, 27 to 18. In the next two games Central easily defeated Hoag- land, 43 to 18, and Kirkland, 38 to 8. St. Joe Defeated In our first game with St. Joe this year we came out on the long end of a 17 to 7 score. After this game sev¬ eral of our most valuable players, Her¬ man Burkhead, Ignatio Hernandez, Dick Sheets and Carl Sheets graduat¬ ed from the eighth grade and entered High School. This left our team in a weakened condition and we lost to Monroeville, 21 to 15. The team did a little better in the game with Ohio City, defeating the Ohio City boys 34 to 21. County Tournament Four teams entered the county Eighth Grade Tournament this year which was held at Decatur High School gymnasium. Central met Berne in the first game and was defeated by two points, the score being Central 11, Berne 13. In the consolation game Central defeated Jefferson, 31 to 15. Berne won the tournament by defeat¬ ing St. Joe, 11 to 8. In the last three games of the seas¬ on Central lost twice to St. Joe, 13 27 and 14 to 8, but won an exciting game at Ohio City by only a one- point margin, the score being 21 to 20. Four of our players will be in High School next year. They are: James Harkless, Stanley Hollopeter, Sephus Jackson and Richard Brodbeck. — 21 DEEDS AND MISDEEDS BASEBALL The Rotarians and school boys of the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades of the Public, Catholic and Lutheran schools, played a series of ball games Thursday afternoon at the South Ward diamond. Following the games, the Rotary club served the boys with Eskimo pies and crackerjack. Herman Omlor was in charge of the “eats” committee. The results of the games follow: Major League Rotary, 8; First Ward, 6. Second Ward, 5; Third Ward, 6. Final round: Rotary, 6; Third ward, 7. Umpires: M. J. Mylott and O. L. Vance. Minor League Second Ward Foxes, 4; City Tigers, 3. First Ward Lions, 5; Third Ward Bumblebees, 8. Final round: Third Ward Bumble¬ bees, 5; Second Ward Foxes, 2. Umpires: C. C. Pumphrey and C. J. Voglewede. Ribbons were distributed to the win¬ ning teams by Bryce Thomas and Mr. Worthman. -o- FOOTBALL Four football teams were organized for the boys in the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades last fall. Teams were organized in the North End, West End, South End, and Central part of the town, the last of which was called the Sixtr Street Gang. A series of games were played in which the South End team proved itself champ¬ ion. At the end of the season the best players of each team were selected to compose a Central School team. This team representing our school, played Bluffton as a preliminary to the Bluffton-Decatur H igh School foot¬ ball game. The game ended in a tie, the score being 13 to 13. INTERNATIONAL BOY’S WEEK Much interest was shown by the boys of Central School in the Boys’ Week program sponsored by the De¬ catur Rotary Club. Monday, April 27th was Boys’ Loy¬ alty Day. Dr. Fred Patterson, Rev. A. B. Brown, and C. J. Lutz talked to the boys about loyalty to home, commun¬ ity and nations. During the week all boys in our school took part in the following events: 100-yard dash, 50-yard dash, baseball throw, running high jump, running broad jump and basketball throw. Prize winning ribbons were given to the five best boys in each age group between nine and sixteen, inclusive. -o- TEETH The local dentists examined the teeth of every pupil in our building and found that 57.3 per cent, of the pupils needed dental attention. ■-o- The Boy Scouts study woodcraft and learn how to use the knife and hatch¬ et. They enjoy camping, where they find fun in game or swim. 25 — DEEDS AND MISDEEDS Left to right: Marceil Leatherman, Brodbeck, Madeline Spahr, Harry Moyer, “LOOKS LIKE RAIN” Nearly 300 people saw each perfor¬ mance of the Central School play at Decatur High School Auditorium, April 16th and 17th. The play this year, “Looks Like Rain,” was presented in a splendid manner by the youthful pupils under the direction of Miss Grace Coffee. The evening’s program began with selections played by the Central or¬ chestra under the direction of Miss G aclys Schindler, supervisor of music in the Decatur schools. Included in these selections were “Intermezzo” from L’Arlesienne “Suite,” the popular number, “When Your Hair Has Turn¬ ed To Silver”, and several marches. The members of the orchestra were: Bob Ashbaucher, Donald Bixler, Dick Brodbeck, Don Gage, Bob Brodbeck, Martha Jane Linn, Eula Meyers, Mar¬ ceil Leatherman, Martha Erma Butler, Harry Moyer, and Evelyn Kohls. These boys and girls, from the seventh and eighth grades, played like a group of professionals and much credit should be given them for their splendid work. “Looks Like Rain” is a play of three acts carried by seven characters. James Harkless, Evelyn Kohls, Richard Robert Bngeler, Bob Ashbaucher. Harry Moyer, as Monty, was rather shaky in the knees, but soon recover¬ ed and was very good. Bob Engeler wasn’t so confident but in a while was just what he was supposed to be, a very comical Englishman. James Harkless played his part just right and he certainly didn’t act as if he were scared, either night. Richard and Evelyn were a typical couple and we all hope they live “happily ever after.” Madeline, as the heroine, was very good but was rather peeved be¬ cause Harry always smeared her make-up in the love scene. Marceil was a scream and the audience was always waiting for “that gurl.” An unusual specialty was given by a chorus of dolls who did an appro¬ priate dance to the “Doll Dance.” They were successful both nights. Martha Elizabeth Calland, a student of Violet Reinwald’s School of Danc¬ ing delighted her audience with her artistic interpretation of the “Doll Dance.” She also gave a tap dance which merited her many compliments. To the two substitutes, Kathleen Odle and Bob Ashbaucher, we extend our sincere thanks for they worked — 26 — DEEDS AND MISDEEDS THE DOLL DANCE Center: Martha Elizabeth Calland. Front Row: Martha Jane Linn, Helen Gay, Mary Jane Schaffer, Martha Erma Butler, Pauline Affolder, Eilene Wells, Gladys Doan, Elizabeth Meihls. Back Row: Alice Jane Archbold, Mildred Gause, Berniece Hannie, Lenore Teeple, Marjorie Johnson, Eula Meyers, Harriet Fruchte. almost as hard ' as the play-cast with¬ out the compensation of a public ap¬ pearance. They were real heroes. The play cast and the dolls offer their thanks to Mr. Everhart, Mr. Horton Mr. Beery, Mrs. Calland and Mr. Brown for their help. Last but not least, all ticket sellers deserve credit. We wish to mention however that the Eight A’s sold more tickets than any other room. Ahem’ -o- THE HIGHER UPS The teachers of Central are the best in the land, And every eighth grader should give them a hand. There’s Mr. Thomas, our principal, new, We know he’ll befriend us what ever we do. And here’s our Miss Coffee, who’s taught thirty years; Come on all you Centralites, give her three cheers! Right here, Miss Brandyberry you’ve next in line. Ask any Eighth grader; they all say you’re fine. And here is Miss Sellemeyer so earn¬ est and true You are sure she will say a good word for yiou. Mr. Everheart, now, is a favorite of all, He’s an inspiration in basketball. Our new teacher in art, her name is Miss Scott. We’re proud of her work and we like her a lot. You’re next Mr. Horton, you’re friends are not few; You’re the “Hero of Central” so good luck to you. And to you, Miss Schindler, so gay, debonair, If you’re searching for friends you needn’t go far. I fear that these lines are not what they should be So if you have objections just send them to me. —Martha E. Calland. — 27 — DEEDS AND MISDEEDS CENTRAL, SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Back Row (Left to Right): Robert Brodbeck, Harry Moyer, Martha Jane Linn, Miss Schindler, Martha Erma Butler, Robert Ashbaucher, Richard Brodbeck. Front Row: Marceil Leatherman, Donald Bixler, Eula Myers, Evelyn Kohls. The Central School Orchestra was organized at the beginning of the school year. The officers chosen were: Pesident, Marceil Leatherman; Secre¬ tary-Treasurer, Harry Moyer; Librar¬ ian Bob Ashbaucher. The orchestra y was entirely an ertra activity, meeting only once a week and usually after school. However, toward the close of the year we met at three o’clock on Monday afternoons. The orchestra did some very fine work this year, having mastered ar¬ rangement of some classical music such as “Intermezzo from L’Arte- sienne Suite” by George Bizet. On Friday morning, March 6, the orchestra made its first appearance, playing for the “downstairs” chapel at 11:15 o’clock. Their intial appear¬ ance was very well received. Their next appointment was a short concert which preceeded the eighth grade play. On Friday, May 1, the orchestra en¬ tertained the High School students at their weekly chapel. The last engage¬ ment was for the program given by the physical education department. The orchestra accompanied several of the dances, including the “Maypole Dance.” -o- MUSIC Since the annual inter-class Music Contest was not held this year, Cen¬ tral has not shown in anything mus¬ ical, with the exception of the orches¬ tra. There is some very fine talent here at Central and it only needs de¬ veloping. The pupils who began to study the violin last fall are now ready to play orchestra pieces. Besides the strings, we have invited some begin¬ ners on cornets and clarinets to play with us as well as the new cello stu¬ dents from the High School and a string bass player. These players mark the beginning of future High School orchestras. Next year we hope to have more pupils to take up the string instruments. The singing classes of Central are doing fine work. The fifth and sixth grades are doing two-part singing — 28 — DEEDS AND MISDEEDS while the seventh and eighth grades attempt the three and sometimes four-part songs. A new feature in the Jr. High music classes has been the introduction of the Bass Clef. If boys became accustomed to this clef over here they will find it easier in the High School Glee Clubs. The classes have also been much interested in the music appreciation lessons. Compositions were played on the piano and the pupils were to know the title ? composer, and his national¬ ity. Some favorites of all were “The Swan” by Saint Salus, French and “March Militaire” by Schubert, Ger¬ man. Next year we hope to make some note bocks in the music class. ---o- MISS SCHINDLER Yes, she comes from Berne. A dainty miss with a winsome smile, a really born artist, Miss G ' adys Schindler, our music instructor has taught us not only to know but also to appreciate the beautiful things in music. We have eagerly looked for¬ ward to our music period during this term. MISS SCOTT Miss Scott, our art teacher, came to us in the fall of 1930. Her thorough knowledge of her subject and her en¬ thusiasm have made the art period during this year a real pleasure. EIGHTH GRADE HISTORY We the class of ’31 entered the stately halls of Central (upstairs) in September, 1929. We were bullied and jeered by notorious eighth grad¬ ers. Since we were very brilliant we soon became the favorites of our dear teachers. The walls (we mean the halls) are shrinking day by day and we now have something to look down upon. How many years we have been on our way we refuse to tell, (A few having fallen by the great road of progress and prosperity???) Our victorious basketball boys have pounded many dents in the hardwood just falling on their heads. We are very proud of our grade and we think it is the best one that has ever been in Central. (This is a hope to those struggling 8 B’s.) -- 29 — DEEDS AND MISDEEDS GIRL SCOUTS Bottom Row: Rachel Lehman, Harriet Fruchte, Marciel Leatherman, Mary Catherine Garner, Kathryn Kohls. Middle Row: Irene Sell, E ' dna Beane, Mary Kathryn Tyndall, Betty Short, Pauline Affolder, Rumain Elzey, Betty Frisinger, Laura Christen, Eula Meyers. Top Row: Evelyn Kohls, Alice Jane Archbold, Gertrude Brandyberry, Ruth Thomas, Captain; Marjorie Johnson, Martha Erma Butler, Martha Elizabeth Calland. GIRL SCOUTS One of the most popular activities for girls during the past year has been the Girl Sccut Troop, sponsored by the Tri Kappa Sorority. This troop was organized in the fall of 1927 and has been doing splendid work dur¬ ing the past four years, under the leadership of Mrs. Bryce Thomas. The member s, as well as the entire com¬ munity, should be grateful to Mrs. Thomas who so unselfishly gives of her time and her talent that the girls may enjoy the benefits and the pleas¬ ures of being members of this worthy organization. The troop now boasts of twenty-six wide a-wake, interested scouts, many of whom have won merit badges for first aid, scholarship, needle craft, life¬ saving, home nursing and original compositions both poetry and prose. The two girls having the highest number of points by June 1, 1931, will be sent to the Girl Scout Camp in Northern Indiana with all expenses paid. Eileen Burk and Kathryn How- er attended this camp last year and returned with an enthusiastic report of two delightful weeks’ vacation. However not all of our time was spent in work. We also enjoyed a number of purely social functions. Mary Kathryn Tyndall entertained with a Hallowe’en party, Mrs. Thomas a St. Patrick’s Day frolic, and Marceil Leatherman had the Christmas ex¬ change party. Besides these formal affairs we also enjoyed several hikes which were both recreational and edu¬ cational. Marcella Brandyberry, as assistant scout leader, has been very helpful both to us and to our director, Mrs. Thomas. The Scouts of the Anthony W ' ayne Area Council have shown their love and appreciation of the work of Gene Stratton Porter by purchasing her home on Sylvan Lake and making it into a Scout Camp called Camp Limb- erlost. — 30 — DEEDS AND MISDEEDS BOY SCOUTS There are three active Scout troops in Decatur at the present time. The K. of C. Troop No. 64, under the lead¬ ership of Jim Murphy, the Lions Troop No. 65, under the leadership of Bud White, and the Rotary Troop No. 61, under the leadership ,of Mr. Thomas. The Scouts from Central are divid¬ ed about equally between troops 61 and 65 and each of these troops has been making much progress in the past few weeks, both in the number of tests passed and in the securing of new members. Mr. George Boggs of Fort Wayne, took charge of the Rotary troop for several weeks this spring and with the help of Sim Burk, and his Rotary troop committee, succeeded in getting the troop started in fine shape. However, Mr. Boggs accepted a new position near South Bend and since he left Mr. Thomas, our Scout Commissioner has been taking charge of the troop. The Rotary Troop has purchased a new American Flag and Troop Flag for the troop this spring. James Burk has been assistant scoutmaster for the Rotary Troop for some time. Jim is an Eagle Scout and one of the boys from the Anthony Wayne Area Council who attended the Jamboree in Europe last summer. Much of the success of Rotary Troop is due to Jim’s efforts. Troop No. 65 is now sponsored by the Decatur Lions Club and Rev. Franklin and his Lions’ troop com¬ mittee are backing the troop in every worth-while enterprise they undertake. Scoutmaster White was in charge of Troop 65 when the troop was spon¬ sored by the Evangelical church and succeeded in building up a fine organ¬ ization. He has been selected by the Lions club to continue as scoutmaster of this troop and we are expecting great ad¬ vancement in this troop during the summer. White is a popular Scout leader and much of the credit for the success of Troop 65 is due to him. MISS CLARK Miss Clark is girls’ physical train¬ ing director. She herself is a foun¬ tain of boundless energy, never re¬ laxing. She puts her pupils through their exercises until they too catch her enthusiasm, thus making the physical training period one of relaxation and profit. -o—- GIRLS’ ATHLETICS It will seem rather unusual to many of you to read such an article as this. As it is going to be so informal. Why not be informal and relax? That is what we try to teach in the gymnas¬ ium. Don’t be so stiff, now relax your muscles and sit at ease as this is not going to be a mystery story. We try to teach the boys and girls to be in¬ formal as in games and formal by calisthenics. Central Sc hool has shown much in¬ terest in their Physical Education classes this year. Once a month we have “Wash Week’’ which is giving to every girl a bath or a shower. Dur¬ ing the year we have basketball, base¬ ball, volley ball, tumbling and calis¬ thenics. At the Civic Section basket¬ ball game Central was well represent¬ ed. About thirty girls dressed as clowns gave the tumbling act which everyone enjoyed. —Miss Clark. — 31 — DEEDS AND MISDEEDS AMERICAN PENMAN AWARDS The American Penman certificate of proficiency is the highest award issu¬ ed by the A. N. Palmer Company and is much coveted by those who have acquired a high degree of skill in muscular movement penmanship. Martha Elizabeth Calland, 8A, Made¬ line Spalir, 8A, and Corolene Town¬ send 7A, have won this signal honor for this year. Handwriting is of such importance that a person unable to write is classi¬ fied as an illiterate. Even in this machine age it is used so extensively in industry, in commerce, in society and in the professions that the schools must provide for its teaching. If this is true for the adult, and that it is true can be proved, handwriting skill for the school room is of even more importance for it is used mere than any other of the school room skills. Handwriting is an acquired art. With this fact in mind our program is so arranged that every class has at least three periods per week for the study and the practice of this sub¬ ject. That we have attained a fair degree of success is shown by the fol¬ lowing awards which have been issued by the A. N. Palmer Co., to pupils of the 7A, 8B aand 8A sections thus far this year. Another shipment will go forward at the close of the term: High School Martha Elizabeth Calland, Pauline Affolder, Marceil Leatherman, Virginia Brokaw, Naomi Ladd, Eileen Wells, Madeline Spahr Helen Gay, Martha Jane Linn, Vera Jane Schlickman, Ellis Squier, Corolene Townsend. Finals Evelyn Kohls, Alice Jane Archbold, Mary Foreman, Kathryn Hill, Marceil Leatherman, Pauline Affolder, Helen Gay, Martha E. Calland, Kathleen Odle, William Elston Martha Erma Butler, Marion Jackson, Calvin Mag- ley, Sephus Jackson, Mildred Gause, Mary Jane Schaffer, Jeanette Baery, Madeline Spahr, Louise Kiess, Idora Lough, Corolene Townsend, Robert Engeler Eleanor Werst, Lee Anna y Morrison, Phyllis Krick, Ellis Squier, Marlowe Hoagiand, Madalene Crider. Improvement Richard Brodbeck, James Harkless, Donald Gage, Harriet Fruchte, James Beavers, Marjorie Johnson, Donald Bailer, Stanley Hollopeter, Eula My¬ ers, Mable Parmer, Genevieve Light, Martha Jane Linn Mary Ann Bauman, Russell Friedt, Bob Kruglr, Berniece Hanni, Raymond Roop, Ralph, Peter¬ son, Cover McClure, Charles Whitman, Harry Moyer, Clarence Michel, Robert E. Johnson, Gladys Doan, Naomi Ladd Lenore Teeple, Elizabeth Meihls, Mary Ogg, Eileen Mills, Ellis Squier, Celesta Shaffer Robert Meyer, Mar¬ jorie Johnson, Ruth Porter, Martha Linn, Agnes Nelson ? Marlowe Hoag¬ iand. Progress Pins Dale Myers, Kathryn Shell, Agnes Nelson, Madalene Crider, Harry Moyer, Walter Summers, Glenolda Reffey, Virginia Beery, Robert E. Johnson, Lloyd Myers, Lily Hodle ? Thelma Gage, Marlowe Hoagiand, Lawrence Johnson, Clarence Michel, William Schafer, Bob Ashbaucher, Eileen Jack- son, Wilma Miller. -o- One fine day ye editors opened the question box tc find some dear soul had poor eye-sight and had deposited a pencil, chewing gum papers, and a comb case instead of literary mater¬ ial. Tsk, Tsk, what is Central com¬ ing to? (Owner, please notify the editors The case and the pencil have vanish¬ ed but the chewing-gum papers can be returned) — 32 —