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

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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 —

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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 —

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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 —