Charlotte High School - Delphian Yearbook (Charlotte, MI)

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TONITE! SNAKE DANCE TOMORROW! BEAT ISLANDERS Volume 8 Orange Black TIIK Cl IA R111A N CHARLOTTE, Mil IL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1»W C. H. S. To Stage Gigantic Pep Meeting Tonight JUNIORS CHOOSE ‘LAUGH CLOWN’ AS ANNUAL PLAY Advisors Choose Play Cast For Yearly Production; Selects Committees Laugh Clown is the name of the play that has been selected by the Jun- ior class to be presented in the high school auditorium some time in De- cember. The play was selected after much de- liberation on the part of the class offi- cers and Mrs. Nora Mitchell, clam ad visor. Laugh Clown is a three act comedy written by C. L. Baddy and was published this year. It Is called u comedy mirthquake and according to all advance notices, will live up to this name. Tryouts for the cast were held last week and the following persons were selected: Aunt Sue. Betty King; Uncle Joe. Jack Forell; Evelyn Hurley, lone Pryor; Patricia Hurley. Evelyn Stick- roe; Arthur Hurley. Murl Parker: Doc- tor Pratt. Ralph Overmyer; Gallager Starling. Evelyn Chevalier: Dale Ter- rence, Marjorie Ross; The Gardner. Robert Thompson: the Detective. Kent Campbell; Mary. Eleanor Toutant; Frits Benton. Duane Burton; Danny Polling. Jean Quantrell. Practices are now being held every night after school. Harold Fisher is general chairman of the play. The other chairmen of the committees are as follows: Emer- son Visch. stage; Marshall Griffith, advertising; Remona Swan, ticket: Kathleen McCormick, costume; Frank- lin Prindlc. music and program; Louie Cartor. usher first night; Josephine Ramsey, usher, second night. The committees are now hard at work at their various duties. OLD GR1DDERS TO HAVE FEAST C. H S. football warriors from the team of 1893 to the team of 1932 are to have a banquet following the Eaton • Rapids game, here, Armistice Day. The annual contest with Eaton Rapids has been chosen as the time for the home coming of all men whoi have played on the Charlotte football team at any time. Kenneth Searles. who played in 1901, has been the most uctlve in putting the plans into actuality. He has sent invitations to Charlotte ex-squad foot- ball men in all parts of the world. The invitation going the farthest dis- tance is to Lyle Jackson in Singapore. Mulay States, who played in 1929. Judge McPeek will be among those present from the team of 1893. The dinner will take place in the, Community rooms at 6:45. Mr. Lee J. StuilU, who once atteuded school here, and is now' a sports writer for the Detroit Times, will be the main speakor. Informal dancing will fol- low the dinner. If Charlotte conquers Eaton Rapids on Armistice Day they will end their season, as far as conference games, with great success. Although the Orange and Black has not been victor- ious over every team and will not win the little seven league championship they will have proven to be worthy subjects under Coach Barnhill’s able leadership. Charlotte’s first conference game was with Mason who proved to be too weak for the local grlddera. This vic- tory. which waa the first in two years, spirited the team into a lighting eleven who fought the remainder of the games with a loyal zeal. The game November 11 with Eaton Rapids will be the outstanding clash of this year's schedule. The two teams are evenly matched and an attitude of revenge prevails between the two schools. If the hope of winning holds good the locals will have won three contests and bowed to three teams in the conference games. Although this is Kenneth Barnhill's first year of coaching he has shown outstanding leadership with his grid- ders and should be given due credit. The Orange and Black won games from Mason 12-0 and Howell 14-0, and were defeated by Euat Lansing 53-0. Hastings 44-6, and Grand Ledge 38-0. The Island City game is the only re- maining conference battle. It will be played at Bennett Park, our local field, and Is hoped to be placed among the Mason and Howell on the conquered list. Diver To Relate Undersea Tales Undoubtedly, many men have talked to school boys and girls more often than Robert Zimmerman, but it is said to be a safe bet than none has been so enthusiastically received or has delighted so many. Mr. Zimmerman, who is a deep sea diver, will speak at next week’s as- sembly. He took many pictures of the bottom of the sea. This fact makes a good lecture, but his later experience exploring the ocean’s depths for lost caravans of the sea are referred to as beyond description . Bob Zimmerman, buried alive under hundreds of tons of sea water, grasp- ing around in the darkness of Davy Jones’ locker”, fastened by a rope and a hose to a frail craft one hundred feet above, crawls on his hands and knees through portholes exploring the hurled ships and getting information about derricks, air locks, coffer-dams, and all the strange complicated ma- chinery of tho deep sea. He tells of the dangers such as snagged or broken air lines and of the air hose getting clogged. Mr. Zimmerman brings with him a unique collection of deep sea curios. DONKEY WINS SCHOOL VOTES Roosevelt and Comstock were the major victors In tho campaign polls conducted in the high school last Fri- day. The Commercial Law class conduct- ed its poll throughout the whole school with votes taken on only presidential and gubernatorial candidates. Roose- velt received 255 votes; Hoover. 206; Comstock. 232; Thomas 25. Comstock received 232: Brucker 211. Another poll was taken in the history and civics classes of the high school. This poll was conducted with regular ballots, including ones with the proposed amendments to the state constitution, the same as the ones used in the genoral election of Tuesday. In this poll Roosevelt received 151 votes; Hoover. Ill: Thomas, 27; Comstock. 156: Brucker. 125. Luren Dickinson. Frank Fitzgerald. Patrick O'Brien, Theodore Fry. and Oramel Fuller were the state candi- dates who came out on the top. Henry Glasner received a large ma- jority over his opponent, John David- son. for senator. Fisk Bangs and Spencer Cribb were the county candi- dates who received a large majority over their opposition. Four of the proposed amendments were voted no on. the first, third, fourth, and sixth. The others were voted yes. CHARLOTTE LOYAL TO ATTEND BLAZE Cheer Leaders And Circus Band To Assist Tire Effigy Burning Crowds of eager, blood thirsty spec- tators will gather In back of the high school building tonight to witness the burning of an odious effigy of Eaton Rapids. Charlotte’s bitter rival of long standing. The large bonfire on the eve of the Eaton Rapids game has become a time honored tradition In Charlotte. This year's blaze promises to be of here-to- fore unknown enormity. The cheering, dancing throng, illum- inated by the scorching light of the symbolic Are. will be urged on to great- er school loyalty by alumni of high standing who can be trusted to create a frenzied shouting of Charlotte’s war cry, “Beat Eaton Rapids” which will echo and resound from house-top to house-top. Horace Darby, ace cornetlst. will present the Circus Band to add riotous music to the general excitement. Bill” Tullis. Frances Sundquist. Max Gee. and “Bea” Moore. Charlotte’s snappy cheer leaders, will lead the im- passioned yells of the student body, fol- lowing which all will Join In the strenuous snake dance through the business district of the city. At the intersection of Main and Lovett streets a circle will be formed and more lusty cheers will be raised to the skies and doubtless carried by willing breezes toward Eaton Rapids. Friday morning the fourth hour a pep meeting will be held In the high room. The entire school band will fur- nish stirring music and songs pro- claiming Charlotte’s loyal spirit will be sung. Several star football players and prominent post-graduates will give pep talks and Coach Barnhill will present his opinion of the team’s chances in the afternoon's game. Anticipation and excitement will be raised to the highest possible pitch by more stirring yells. All the students will be dismissed at noon to attend the big game of the year, hoarsely shouting— BEAT EATON RAPIDS! November to Mark Third Student Mixer Thanksgiving Theme To lie tarried tint In Decorations And Entertainment A week from tomorrow night the third Mixer of the year will be held in the gymnasium. The nearness of Thanksgiving suggests an appropri- ate motive for the decorations. The decorations will be expensive and the result of much planning and hard work. Colored lights, balfoons. confetti, and many other novelties will do much to make this one of the finest Mixers of the year, the committee has stated. Another new orchestra, the Har- mony. Kings, has been secured to fur- nish the music. The orchestra will have a novel setting.

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Pwre 4 ORANGE BLACK Eighth Graders Head First Honor Roll of School Year Sophomore Receives High Honors on First Roll, Twenty Points The first honor roll of the year ha 67 persons who received 14 or more points. Harwood Smith heading the iist with 20 points. The points are determined by the following system: A counts four points. B three points. C two points, and D one point. (Typewriting and debating count only one-half credit.) As last year, the girls again have the majority listed. 42 to the boys 23. The percentage of each class on the honor roll is as follows: eighth grade. 33 %: seniors. 17%: sophomores. 11.5%: juniors. 7%; and freshmen. 2.8%. The honor roll for the first marking period is as follows: 20 Harwood Smith 19 Marthagene Riggs Donald Richey 18 Vera Snoke Howard Bond Martha Peters Peter Barnhart Francis Markey 17H David Barnhart 17 Peggy Chandler Mary Murray Audrey Cox Eva J. Kiplinger Douglas Lake Ruth Stringham Robert Taylor Kathryn Willis Patty Hlgby Hilda Lear Jane Norris Albert Farquhar lone Pryor 16 Margaret Smith Richard Taylor 15H Roger Wilcox 15 Edythe Ballard Leslie Lauritzen Donna Belle ClaflinDorothy Rann Anna Marie Colizzi Douglas Reister Charlene Cottrell Virginia Riley Rose Day Lillian Secore Dwight Durner Frances Sundquist Mary Fisher Emerson Visch Teressa Hale Dorothy Lowe Kathleen Johnson Clinton Willis Nona LaParl Kathleen McCormick 14 e Donelda Davids Gracelynna Ryan Arminda Hyde Victor Spanlola Helen Robinson Raymond Wilson 14 Ethel Butler Katherine Markey Donald Collins Clare Perry Leora Dodge Virginia Raidle Esther Draper Lucille Rogers Robert Fox Dorothy Stevens James B. Frace Duane Tuckey Dee Greenman Cecelia Schroeder Neva Lamie Kathryn Stringham Christine Hettman HI- Y MEMBERS HOLD DEBATE The Hl-Y has been holding a debate which was interesting and really suc- cessful according to the Hi-Y secre- tary. Almon Murray. The debate question was. “Resolved that our Hl-Y should have a membership of forty. The result of the debate was a draw according to the Judges. Earl T. May and Carl Nelson. Mr. Nelson is the president of East I ansing Hi-Y. The Hi-Y’s of I ansing. Grand Ledge, Charlotte, and Eaton Rapids are meet- ing together now trying to form one unit Hi-Y for the county. According to several of the members, the meet- ings together are advantageous. They have been discussing the betterment of the young people of today. Mr. Wank, the principal of Eaton Rapids high school, has been taking an inter- esting part in the discussion. Varied School Talent Appears in Assembly First Lyceum Number Of The Year To Feature Famed Beep Sea Diver A miscellaneous assembly was held Friday. October 7. with Billy Day as chairman. The program for the assembly was made up entirely of home talent which included numbers by Clare Root. Ger- aldine Reese, a girls quartet. Loraine Stone. Eugene Thompson. Jean Quan- trell and the circus band. The pro- gram was filled with a great deal of variety. The next assembly will be held Oct. 28. Entertainment will be furnished by Abbott, the master magician, under the sponsorship of the Boy Scouts. November 4 the post graduates will bo In charge of the assembly. Definite plans have not been made, but it is hinted that it will be a medicine show. Robert M. Zimmerman will enter- tain at the first lyceum number of the year. Nov. 16. Mr. Zimmerman will talk on his thrilling experiences ex- ploring the ocean’s depths for lost caravans of the sea. Common Council Prohibits Bathing Saturday evening will no longer hold the important placo it has held for years past when the order of the common council goes into effect. That is if it should ever go into effect again as it did once before. That, however. Is getting a little ahead of tho story. It seems that the first bath tub in this country was built in Cincinnati and installed in a house in that city in 1842. This tub was a huge affair made of heavy sheet lead und Incased in mahogany. Its proud possessor first exhibited it to his guests at a Christmas party. When news spread of Us unveiling the papers denounced the bath tub as a luxurious and undemocratic vanity. Doctors proclaimed it destructivo to vitality and a menace to health. The common council of Philadel- phia in the following year feared that Indiscriminate bathing might Impair the vitality of our race. As a result they prohibited bathing in bath tubs between November 1 and March 1. This could not be en- forced and only acted as a stimulus to the 'vico . Boston in 184 5 made the practice unlawful except when prescribed by a doctor. Then, as in recent times, tho good old sawbones could be re- lied upon to be just a little lenient in their prescription writing. The state of Virginia, however, struck at the heart of tho menace by levying a special tax of $30 a year on all bathtubs. This was foiled by the simple expedient of subsidizing workmen to install the diabolical tubs in secret places. Soon it was learned that the English had adopted the habit of bath tubs to such an extent that they even carried portable tubs when traveling. This so humiliated the hotel and inn keepers that they in- JERROLDS Any Suit in Store $13-88 Principal Dykhouse and Mr. Duguid , rooted for Michigan at the Mlchlgan- Illinois game last Saturday. The Home of SATISFACTION I’LL BE SKE’N YA Ed’s Sinclair Station Oppo-dte Library STANDARD APPLIANCES EVERYTHING Opposite First National Bank ELECTRIC and WIRING ELECTRICAL CLIPPERETTES For the first time in the history of Dearborn high school, there haw been enough post graduates to form a special homeroom. A meeting was held of the returning students, and officers elected. There arc 31 in the group.—Orange Black. Two Central High students receiv- ed parts in a radio program over sta- tion WHB during the summer months. The two boys were chosen becuuse of their vocal and reading ability. The boys stated that though they received little money, the experience was worth it.—Central Luminary. stalled tubs in all first class hotels. Landlords in all large cities In America had to cater to large foreign populations and they soon began to romplain that these ten- ants were prone to use the new tubs for coal bins. In spite of the alleged peril of bathing in tubs, most of us are still on this earth and some arn oven so radical us to assert that the fre- quently bathed person is more to be enjoyed as a companion in a crowd- ed room than one who heeds these ancient warnings. The first high school teacher to be absent this year was Mrs. Marena Kip- linger. Lois Kruren substituted for her. Down On llim! Maurice: “Don’t you think my mustache becoming?” Maureen: It may bo coming, but it hasn’t urrived yet.” American Boy Magazine. Here’s what you get at the RE-NU SHOE SHOP 1. Shoes rebuilt while you wait. 2. Shoe cream for any type. 3. Cleaner for any color. 4. We dye shoes any color. 5. Shoe polish of any color. 6. Klas-E heel covers. 7. Vamp Guard and buck- els for ladies shoes. 8. Shoe laces of any kind. 9. Hose savers and lining. 10. A good shoe shine for a dime. ALL WORK GUARANTEED DR. ZEDERBAUM DENTIST CHARLOTTE LANSING R. S. SPENCER COMPANY HARDWARE Guns Ammunition Deer and Game Licenses Charlotte Cafe LUNCH 25c DINNERS 40c This coupon and 20c gets lunch. LUMBER -:- COAL Phone No. 9

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Pas 2 ORANGE BLACK (Newspaper ) Member) THE ORANGE AND BLACK Published Bi-weekly by the Journalism Classes of Charlotte High School. Circulation—600. Subscription Rates—$1.00 Per Year STAFF Executive Board Publisher David Barnhart Managing Editor .................. -..........—........... Douglas Lake EdItor-in-Chlef................. -...........-.........DeForest Gibson Business Manager ..........................-............. Clifton Kelley Faculty Advisor .......... •..............-...............H. II. McCall Reporters ......................................Rest of Journalism Class SCHOOL ANTIQI’KS The school property that we have to use is generally In not very ex- cellent condition. We all can see that. It is most ancient, dilapidated, and on the road to the junk heap. Most of our equipment is a disgrace to the school. The objects undoubtedly in the worst shape are the two pianos that the school boasts. These two vintages of ‘98 which would make a fitting gift for any mus- eum of ancient history are battered, out of tune, and in a general state of decay. The only good thing that can be said for them is that beneath the scars of battle can be seen a joint resemblance of a piano and we expect to have someone perform on such things. If they hit a few blue notes and get mixed up in general, we criticize them when we should be criticizing our- selves. The condition of pianos and other school property is not due to some- body else. It is the result of our own carelessness. When we have something that belongs to somebody else we have no regard for it and do not attempt to keep it in its original condition. But remember that you are not the only frog in the pond, somebody else has to use these things so show a little j respect for them when you use or handle them. Let’s be a little more careful I with school property when you use it and at least try to keep it presentable. PI SH FROM THE SIDELINES Very often you hear students say. I am not going to the game— they'll lose anyway. Is that the right kind of spirit to show? HARDLY. Good school spirit helps a team to win many of their games. A team is judged to a certain extent by the backing It has from its stu- dent body. Therefore, if the team has a large following of students behind it. It goes into a game knowing and feeling that the student body is concerned about the outcome. Good athletic spirit Is not only backing the team when it is winning, but also when it is losing, for if a team ever needs your support it is then. Charlotte high this year can feel proud of the backing that they have given the football team, especially at the home games. When you go to a game YELL! Root with all your might! Let the folks know that you are behind your team one hundred per cent. Tomorrow we play Eaton Rapids here and let’s go down and get behind our team and see them on to victory, and let’s let folks know we are behind our team— let’s go! THE MOST IN BERN OF KISH ED Every day Mr. Dykhouse is seen going about taking his daily dozen picking up waste paper from off the floors anil desks. The waste baskets are starving for want of enough to eat. The floors cheat them out of most of their provender and their favorite dessert. Chewing gum is parked under the desks or in the case of flappers, behind the ear. These receptacles of rubbish are placed in convenient places to perform a more useful purpose than just being a part of the stationary landscape of C. H. S. So! the next time you have some paper that has outlived its usefulness, instead of casting it to the four winds pul it in the waste basket along with the chewing gum and give the old dear a feast. HIGH ROOM RELICS How many of you when in the high room have felt a sad vacant feeling like some dear familiar object was missing but you didn't know what? Well I can tell why you were so desolated. Among other things it Is those wall pedestals on each side of the stage; the Roman statues they used to support are no more. About two years ago one of them crashed to earth in ruin, the other Just disappeared, ask the janitor where it Is. Now the pedestal on the left up- holds a bronze child standing on lop of one of the library books with a sword in his hand, trying valiantly to defend a decaying tradition. Then those corroded busts of President Lincoln and McKinley on the east wall, their faces look as if they had not been washed since the World War when they were installed. Every spring we have an epidemic of spring fever caused by that en- trancing scene on the back of the stage. Still for all this the high room is for us to study in; the window shades may be In shreds but never the less it has a heart of gold, and if you search long enough you can find it; maybe in one of its faculty memtors. DOG JANITOR At the Keyhole Good morning all of you little mor- ons This is SKRZYKI RAJKONICH, the old shovel manufacturer, about to call a spade a spade. Of course, we didn't doubt her word, but we were a wee bit taken aback when Jacqueline Karreman told Mr. Stutzman in commercial law class that Herbert Hoover was born the day before she was. Tisk! tlsk! The high school band is making rapid progress? Last Thursday they had a staff of instructors out there which consisted of everyone from the janitors to the superintendent of schools. Almon Murray is the new drum major. And Is he hot? Would anyone else like to strut his stuff. The only thing they haven’t tried is a wooden Indian for drum major. No wonder the seniors had a hard time party. The high cost of being a senior is hitting some of the little tin gods in the vicinity of the pockctbook, and they can’t take It. According to Mr. Duguid we have many things to thank chemistry for. One of them is blonds. Shave off the mustache. Frace, we know you're I-on Chaney! Many of last year’s mighty seniors who tried to stage a comeback as post graduates have given it up: you can’t teach an old dog new tricks Edna Cushing plus a model A Ford times a senior party. Equals? Mister Anderson has a new theory. He claims the reason that a duck stands on one leg is due to the fact that If he raised the other leg off the ground, he would fall. One member of the faculty came to school the other day all decked out like a brigadier general in the Swiss navy with a Hoover pin on one lapel and a Roosevelt pin on the other. He's probably a socialist. GENERAL SCHOOL RILES TO BE OK NOT TO BE Whenever In the act of navigating through the halls, go full speed and do not stop for anybody or anything i unless you happen to meet Mr. Dyk- house or other members of the facul- ty elite.) When entering the assembly hall, disregard all traffic rules and rush for the seat nearest the front. When you think of kicking about the marks on your card-well-just for- get about them. When coming up the stairs use the north one, when going down use the bannister. The wastepaper baskets are only ornaments, put the wastepaper on the floor. Do not pass notes —throw ’em! Anyone’s coat laying on the floor should be left there. Rubbers should be kicked as far as possible. Gum can be chewed in classes, especially Mrs. Kiplinger’s, try it and And out. Because of its advanced age and general decrepitude, nothing difficult must be attempted on the piano. School property should be left where last used. (These rules are to be followed until otherwise instruct- ed) P. S. In case of necessity, gum should be parked under the desks or behind the ear. P. P. S. In case of Are Jump out of the neurest window and turn left. Nine weary chimes came In succes- sion from the belfry on the hill tower. Below its pale moonlit face reposed the clock’s structure and below that nothing was stirring (so it seemed). But wait: Suddenly then echoed and re-echoed through the corridors of the tower a long high pitched creak- ing sound then all became silent. The clock’s hands became nervous as he tried to hide from his eyes the awful scones which he thought surely would follow. But even though he listened Intent- ly, no other sound came from the chasm to frighten him. so summoning all his courage he moved his hands a little farther apart and poured down upon the quaint village resting so peaceably in the valley. A cloud passed slowly across the moon’s face and as the sky clouded the clock’s works missed a beat. What was that thing down near the city hall? A long legged, gaunty thing with torn and patched clothes and a head-----what a terrible head, huge It was and all yellow with age. and look! The thing had eye sockets but no sign of an eye was visible, its mouth resembled the port side of a man- eating shark and that thing was slow- ly making its way up the hill toward the tower, on which reposed the ever watchful face of the clock. On it came, nearer and nearer, then, as if struck by lightning It stopped, turned in its tracks, and emitted a low whistle. The clock looked up and glancing over the town found numerous groups of Innocent people having parties, play- ing games and laughing, in one spot near a hotel an old fashioned dance was going on with everyone shouting with glee. Looking down the main street the clock saw an awful sight. An old Ford truck loaded with corn stalks was running up and down all the while being relieved of its load and when it had finished the street looked more like a stable than a place of business. Far off In the distance some of Chick Sales’ Specialties could be seen crumbling to the ground all for no apparent reason. Various street lights were being gently lowered to the more solid expanses of terratlrma which ull In all the places mysteriously transformed. The clock looked at the thing near the tower and was surprised to see it surrounded by a cross section of every- thing imaginable that walks on two legs, everything from dwarfs to whis- kered men with painted faces at a sig- nal they commenced a round about march to the school house where they kindly deposited a load of trash In form of a farm wagon, and all. They had hardly finished when the bell in the school sent out a series of short stacatto barks, and again everything was still, the mob had vanished, the parties were over and the sun rose on groups of Industries, young lads laboring on various windows trying to remove the bad effects of a Hallowe’en eve.