Charlotte High School - Delphian Yearbook (Charlotte, MI)

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P«qe 2 ORANGE BLACK (Mfk.r )ltJT-JS) '■ JmssoqSJJ' ORANGE BLACK Published Bi-weekly by the Jourualistn Class of Charlotte High School Quill and Scroll International First Place Award. 35. ’36. ’37. ’38 Subscription Rates. $.75 Executive Board Staff Publisher .............................Kathleen Mikesell Managing Editor ............John Allen Caughey Editor-inChlef ...........................Wilma Barnes Business Manager ...........................Bob Rauser Advertising Manager ..............Dorene Snoke Faculty Adviser ...............Harlan R. McCall Reporters .............Rest of Journalism Class October 31 !! ! Today9s the Day! Sink or swim is the question now foremost in the minds of the student body, as the critical mo- ment at last arrives. For today marks the ending of the first six weeks of school, and you know what that means! This noon report cards will be dis- tributed from the various home rooms. Sometime today the honor roll will be posted on the bulletin board, and all students retaining an A or B average during each of the six marking periods will be eligible for the annual honor banquet, held the first of June. Thanks Have you noticed the new score board and flag pole appearing on our local football field? The score board was presented to the athletic department by the following persons. Howard Rus- sell. M. H. Fielder. Clyde Fulton, Elmo Youngs. Paul Packard. Harold E. Smith. A. C. Cheney. Smith Edwards. Charles Wood, and the Beech- lers. The flag pole was donated by the local post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, headed by James Sanders. Strange things may happen on Halloween, su- perstitious people used to believe. They thought that witches rode on broom sticks, evils played tricks on all sober people and performed a hundred other magic things. Many of the beliefs have come down from 2.000 years or more, for our Halloween occurs about the time of the old Druidic autumn festival This was an ancient Roman festival in honor of Pomona, the goddess of fruit and garden. Many of the pagan customs still remain, so on our Halloween like their Druidic festival, we shall crack nuts, bob for apples, throwing the peel- ings over our shoulders, and look Into a mirror by holding a candle in a darkened room as they did years ago. In this country instead of celebrating on Nov- ember 1. ns they did many years hence, we cele- brate October 31. So. hang on to your hats, for it won't be long now until some night, around October 31. you will be seeing all of these queer looking creatures walking about the darkened streets of Charlotte. We wish to thank both individuals and organi- zations of the community which have made pos- sible these better facilities for our high school athletic department. Why Do Some People Predominate In All Activities? Many a time you've asked the question. Why do tome people get all the class offices and honors ? Well, maybe you don't put your best foot forward and show people that you are capable of doing work assigned you. Maybe you think that you are not capable of doing the job that is given you. or that it wouldn't be an office you could stick to. and put all you have into it. Stiffen your backbone and undertake these duties and do the best you can. that is all anyone expects of you. Are you able to get around people, give them your opinion as to different questions that come up? Are you always ready to serve on committees, or are you the person that always has too much other work to do? The people who are the busiest are those who always can do a little more. So don't give up. start today and make yourself ac- ceptable to others. There is Value Even in Failure! Have you ever stopped to realize that there is value as well as disappointment in failure? That is to say that if some people had not met failure or disillusion in some step of their work they would have had nothing to inspire them to greater goals If a person has the will-power and the perseverence. he can overcome any handicap that falls in the way of completing a project, he can let every mistake he makes be a lesson so that the uext time he tries he can do that much better. He can learn as he works and lives, whereas if a person does everything right the first time, or if circumstances run smoothly all through his life with no cause to worry or fret, that person will never know the meaning of sacrifice, will never know what hardships some people have to endure during a lifetime. So. the next time you feel rather put out over some failure, don't let that get you down. Just try. try. again! Personality Sketches When I asked Kenny” Collins if I might inter- view him. he said, of course , and gave me one of his very pleasing smiles. Well, girls, he isn’t at all fussy about his food. He positively detests unfriendly people. Over the Rainbow is his fav- orite song, and prodding deeper we find history to be his favorite subject. He plans to attend Michigan State after graduation, where he will study to be a geologist. He is rather proud of his natural curly hair In his leisure time he draws or Just fusses around. He thinks Charlotte high school is swell so far! As for girls well, they’re all right, especially a certain senior girl, who has her locker next to his. I want to be a doctor”, exclaimed Joan Barnes, one of our peppy little seventh graders. In the field of sports her attention is attracted by ice skating in the winter and swimming in the sum- mer. Art is her favorite subject When I asked Joan what song she considered as her favorite, she said. “Over the Rainbow”, without taking time to ask herself. In answer to the food questions, she quickly exclaimed. Oh. vegetable soup and choc- olate milk! Joan has an unusual prized possession.; When I asked her to tell me what it was. she promptly replied. Wilma’s diary . Upon entering; the subject of boys” she looked at me a moment and then said. Oosh, I don’t know. Blustering into Mr. Bllbie's home room one third hour. I noticed a very attractive young lady sitting next to his desk. At a second glance I saw that it was none other than that sweet young lady I had come in contact with many times in the hall Cel lamae Tharp. I asked If I might take a few moments of her time for an interview, which she gladly consented to. She really isn’t fussy about her food, but admitted ice cream is her favorite. Being a freshman she is very fond of our school song. It seems at last, we have found a student who likes algebra, maybe it Is because she is look ing forward to becoming a dietitian, gaining her education at Michigan State. When I asked her how she likes school she said. Well, its a lot better than I thought it was going to be . On the subject of fellows she thinks they are alright in some cases. Sewing Is her hobby and she does plenty of It. She has a great dislike for unfriendly and snobbish people. Corridor Qossip Have you noticed the great increase of school spirit present everywhere about the halls, and at the games, and pep meetings, over last year's low standard? What prominent trio about school has resorted to square dancing? Ask Gloria Beebe. Eleanor lUj mond. or Howard Newsome. (Wonder who tb» fourth one was?) We are really proud of our new score-board down at the football field, together with that and oar exclusive public address system, we are actually able to understand what is going on. Here's a vote for one of the cutest couples in Charlotte High. Donald Jack Fields and Theo Jane Erickson. If you want to see a fine looking group of stu- dents. keep watch of Stevenson's show window Yes. they're the class of good old 40 . Do you know who the present Casanova II Is? None other than Clarence Squibb Remember the Four Bombers. Harlo Dewey. Rob Munger. Don Smith, and Milton Briggs, prominent in high school athletics about four years ago? Since then various groups have sprung up to take their places, but the popular group now is known as The Seven Sparks”, namely. Lynn Fowler. Bud Beechler. Fred Wieting. Jack Mate. Bud Ham- mond. Neil Clever, and Rube Snyder. I wonder how long it will be before Charles Wise will chance another round with Mr. Bilbie. We certainly have had some fine assemblies this year, thanks to Leone Haddix. Here's hoping that we can have many more. Our seniors are really ambitious this year. They have planned out many profitable ways to raise money for their trip, which is to be rather different this year. Chicago is their destination! Here's hoping they get there. Good luck kids. I wonder what Arthur Stewart thinks of Mary Lou’s sudden interest elsewhere. Talk about ambition, the juniors In Mrs Comb’s home room have sold over $120 worth of magazine subscriptions. That certainly will feast the seniors in fine style at the prom! I wonder what Wilma Barnes’ current interest in the navy is. Three guesses! Noticed Lee Willis walking down the street the other day with two little girls, one on either side, and each holding his hand. Let us In on It. Lee. or else share the wealth . Don’t you think Don Fields looks right sophistic- ated in those new specks—or. at least more scholar- ly? How many have dates for the prom? Have you noticed some of the boys’ flashy socks, especially Dick Tharp’s. Did you ever Jump to miss a mud puddle and land right in the middle of it? Well. Just ask Dick Tharp what happens when you have light shoes on! Bud” Beechler seems to be taking life seriously I these days. Isn't he. Rosemary? If you didn’t hear “Moe Braden’s little speech he gave a few weeks ago in home room, just ask him sometime what he thinks about himself. Your not at all conceited are you Moe”? This column is filled, however, so cheerio 'til | next time. Ten Easy Rules on School Etiquette 1. Always plan on being five or ten minutes late! 2. Never lock your lockers! It’s a good habit 3. Chew gum vigorously during classes! 4. Don’t remove your hat as you enter the school building! 5. Postively do not make way for a lady! 6. If possible avoid all hard work! 7. Forget yourself and continously cut up dur- ing student assemblies. 8. Save your money, by skimping on class dues’ 9. Win friends by being the freshest” thing in school. 10. Above all. neglect whatever is happening in your daily classes C. H. S. Eggs It seems that quite a few students have been wondering If the Journalism class Is starting a hatchery or laying eggs. The truth of the matter Is that C. H. S. Eggs means coming events. Literally it means eggs that have not hatched as yet. So look for the chickens when the date rolls around.

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Charlotte at Hatting Friday Night! See You at th« Halloween Party! Volume 14 CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN. OCTOBER 19, 1939 luue 2 City Sponsor, Halloween Party Program Includes Parade, Movies. And Dance Loral merchant are again sponsor- ing the annual Halloween party and Inrite all student and children not 0f school age to attend. The party 1 to he held October 31 t the high school. The lower grade will have their party In the afternoon; while grade from seven to twelve Inclusive will meet In the evening The program Include a parade down Main street led by the band, movie in the auditorium from 8:00 to 11:00. and a dance in the new gym- nasium from 10:00 until 12:00 Prizes will be awarded to the ones wearing the beat costume The mer- chant urge everyone to come dress- ed In costume. Thi party Is made possible only by the co-operation of a large number of people. Jay Dykhouse Is general chairman of the party The other committee member who have plan- ned thi party arc: William Bobier. finance and prize chairman. Cecil Hay. Lyle Master . Charles Fielder, and Robert Townsend; Chief Lat- chaw. chairman and director of traf- fic; George May hew. judging chair- man. Mrs. W A. Vance. Mrs. C. A. Fulton. Mrs. Frank Higby. Reverend Russell McConnell. Robert Munger, Marguerite McGrath. Leon Manning, Mrs Ward Hynes, and Mrs. Walter Parker; Wendell Anderson and Har- lan McCall, entertainment chairmen; Melvin Brown, parade chairman. Don- ald Soxmith. Russell McConnell. Ed- ward Marple. and Gilmore Strecks; Dale Bnum. speaker chnlrman. Will- iam Powers. Frank Morgan. David Dotson nnd Percy Schepers. Local Lawyer Visits Law Class on Thursday Oct. 5 Presiding Judge Gives Permission For Hearing of Court Case Stanley Raidle. well-known Char- lotte attorney, visited the seventh hour commercial law class on Thurs- day, October 5. He was introduced by Ward Hynes, the instructor. Before the Introduction of Mr. Raidle. Mr. Hynes announced that the class would hear the case to be tried In circuit court on Monday. October 9 Mr. Raidle obtained the permission for the students to attend this trial from the presiding Judge. The speaker gave a short talk on court manners and then proceeded with a discussion of contracts. At the court hearing Monday, stu- dents discovered that it was an out- of-town case based on negligent homi- cide The court came to order and a foil call was taken of all the pro- spective jurors. A short recess fol- lowed because of the absence of several witnesses. After the allotted time for recess was over, the twelve Jury men were impaneled and a read- ing of the case on trial took place. The Jurors were then sworn in and another short recess followed. Spaniolo to Head Staff For this Year’s Charhian First Meeting Held October 9 Individual Pictures Approved The staff for the 1940 Charhian has been selected. Heading the staff are James Spaniolo. editor; Kathleen Mlkeseli. assistant editor; and Shir- ley Bring, business manager The other members are: Norman Dodge, calendar ««ditor; Dorene Snoke. class editor; Gloria Beebe, feature ed- itor; Kenneth Bruce, sports editor; Gordon Cheney, photographic man- ager; Robert Huber and Bethel Keef- er. circulation managers; Jane Peters, program chairman, is in charge of the Journalism carnival and Journal- ism assembly; and Wilma Barnes, Maynard Davidson, and Frederick A. Young, typists. At a meeting after school. October 9. Harlan McCall, the adviser, explain- ed the duties of the various members. The staff decided to have iudividual pictures in the Charhian of all the students instead of group pictures of the classes. A photographic company from Philadelphia will take the pic- tures They may he purchased at 6 for 25 cents. This does not include the senior pictures. Michigan Educators Hold Convention At Jackson Superintendent Stickle Presides At Meeting; Program Features Speakers The Michigan Education Associa- tion held its first conference on Oc- tober 12 and 13 at Jackson. Ralph L. Stickle, superintendent of schools at Olivet, was chairman. Thursday. October 12. Eugene B. Elliott, state superintendent of pub- lic Instruction, spoke on The Teach- er's Responsibility In Balancing Per- sonality. and Ruth Bryan Owen Rhode spoke on This Democracy Of Ours. The speakers for Friday. October 13. were: John S. Page, president of the Michigan Education Association, who spoke on Your Professional Citizenship. and Mr. No-Yong Park, lecturer and authority on oriental questions, whose topic was The Out- look Of The Far East.” Russell Steffens, of Charlotte high school, acted as chairman of the manual arts and industrial education divlson of the sectional meetings. Home Economics Girls Honor Mothers Tuesday Tuesday afternoon. October 10, the Homo Economics girls served a tea honoring their mothers. Mrs. Bretz of the Bretz Drapery Shop gave a short speech on the proper colors for curtains and draperies and how to have good taste in choosing the color scheme for the home. The guests were given a chance to ask questions. Immediately following the speech, tea and cookies were served to the mothers and cider and donuts to the girls. Jane Peters and Helen Grimes poured tea. while Bethel Keefer nnd Martha Bryan acted as hostesses. Jus- tine Malcult wag program chairman. Tho table in the dining room was decorated according to the season of Halloween Plans Made By Seniors To Finance Annual Trip The senior class is starting the year with hopes of taking a trip to Chi- cago Many ideas of making money have been suggested and it is hoped that most of them will be carried out. Plans Include the sale of Christmas cards and jello. Each home room intends to sponsor at least one bake sale during the year; the first of which will be October 21 Home room 203 is responsible for this bake sale. The class hopes to sell tickets for a movie at the Eaton theater nnd sponsor a mixer. It is thought probable that the seniors will sponsor short dances between the mixers, and use records for music. During the first nine weeks period the class has been selling candy on Fridays, and will sell candy at all home basketball games. The senior pictures have all been taken. The first ones were taken October 3 and the last October 13. C.H.S. Eggs October 19—Teachers club plays. October 20—Hastings, there. «Mow 'em down!) October 20—Jack Knight As- sembly. October 23—F. F. A. Game Feed. (Yum! Yum!). October 27—Howell. There. (Come on team, fight!) Fifty Junior-Senior High Economic Girls Visit Post’s Class Observes Entire Process Of Making And Packing Breakfast Cereal Teacher’s Club To Enact Plays To Feature Three Dramas Tonight in Auditorium f William Austin This evening the Charlotte Teach- er’s club will pre- sent three plays in the auditorium at 8:00 o’clock. Will- iam Austin, who was chairman of the committee which selected the plays, was assisted by Miss Nelthorpe and Miss Wells. The plays are: Tho Man in the Bowler Hat by V A. Milne; Ever Young by Alice Gers- tenberg: and The Wedding Present” I by William Carson “Undoubtedly all students will very much want to take advantage of the opportunity to see their teachers practice the art of love-making, gun- toting. et cetera, on the stage, this evening, when the Teachers club plays will be presented. states the club president. Kenneth Brown. The purpose of putting these plays on is to raise funds for further act- ivities the club may wish to sponsor. You may purchase your tickets for this performance from any of the teachers of the Charlotte schools. The price of the tickets is to be twenty- five and fifteen cents. The commitees for these plays are: publicity. Mrs. Clever. Mrs Combs Mrs. Weymouth, and Mr. McCall; fin- ance. Miss Glnsner nnd Mrs. Combs: stnge. Miss Fisher and Mr. Steffens. Fifty senior and junior high Home Economics girls motored to Battle (’reek. Thursday. October 5. to tour the Post’s breakfast foods plant. The first stopping place of the tour was the club house, where each girl registered, then went into the art gallery, where many famous and well known paintings are hanging. The lowest value placed on any of the paintings is ten thousand dollars. A typical chair from nearly every coun- try is on display. Mr. Post’s office as not been used since he died twenty-five years ago. The calendar on his desk is just as he left it. His pastime was the punch- ing hag which is placed Just as it was when he was living. View Factory Departments From then on the girl were divided into two groups; one group going through the Grapenut department and the other through the Post All- Bran. The filling and packing department was looked upon There are sixty- nine boxes folded and glued a minute, and only thirty-nine filled a minute. Each process that cereal goes through was observed and carefully explained to each group. The product was sampled at each stage. Observe Cafeteria At the finish of the tour the girls went Into the cafeteria, where they found breakfast waiting for them. The' meal consisted of grapenut flakes, cream, sugar, postum, and grapenut ice-cream. Juniors Extend Deadline For Magazine Sales The magazine drive, sponsored by the junior class, has been such a great success that the deadline was ex- tended until Monday. October 16. Mrs. Combs’ home room is ahead in the drive with a total of sales amounting to $107. Mr. Steffen’s home room is second with approxim- rtely $66 and Mr. Austin’s third with $50. The winning home room will jeceive a banquet, which will be pro- vided by the two losing rooms. The money from the magazine sales, plus that made from the annual junior play, will be used for the junior-senior prom to be held next June. Cadet Band Organized As Interest in Music Grows This year's band is the largest that Charlotte has ever known. There is an enrollment of eighty in the senior band, fifty in the cadet band, and forty in the junior band, making the total of one hundred seventy mem- bers. Director Ward Hynes states that this is a year that will go down in history for the Charlotte band If everyone will work for it. and they seem to be working hard. The band will accompany the team to Hastings. October 20.

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ORANGE A BLACK Charlotte Orioles Swamp St. Johns Gobel Eleven Piles Up 24 Points In First Half Side jC nc C tatter Combining a strong passing and run- ning attack the Charlotte Orioles downed a losing hut hard fighting St. Johns eleven on the local field October 6. by the score of 30-0. Two minutes after the game had started, the Orioles scored their first touchdown on a twenty yard pass from Jim Spaniolo to Jack Mate. Later In the first period Charlotte tallied again, this time on a ten yard pass from Spaniolo to I,ynn Fowler. In the second quarter the Orange Black eleven scored two touchdowns, by means of a versatile attack. Climax ing a 50 yard drive Spaniolo smash- ed off-tackle for 20 yards and the Orioles third touchdown. Lynn Fow- ler’s seven yard run around end ac- counted for Charlotte’s fourth score. The Orioles scored their final touch- down In the third period on a one yard plunge through the center of the St. Johns line by Spaniolo. Char- lotte failed to place any of the fine chances for extra points. Charlotte substituted frequently throughout the game, but the St. Johns eleven did not gel any closer to the Charlotte goal line than the 35 yard line The line-up: Max Tullls. who received letters ; in football, basket hall, and track, while at Charlotte, has enrolled at | Alma College, where he is calling signals for the freshmen football squad. C. H. S. Have you noticed that In the three games played so far this season no opposing team has crossed the Char- lotte goal line? Keep up the good work gang. C. H. 8. Of the sixty boys that turned out for football this fall, eleven of them are veterans. They are: Jack Mate. Bob Huber. Bud Hammond. “Buck” Newsome. Rube” Snyder. Lyle Sterl- ing. Lynn Fowler. Bud Beechler. Bob Gunnison. Lyle Kane, and Jim Span iolo. Fight of these fellows are seniors and will graduate next spring. C. H. S. How did you like the broadcasting system at the St. Johns-Charlotte game? Gives the fans something to talk about when they hear such im- portant men as Junior Ty Tyson) Squibb and Jack (Harry Heilman) Smith announcing the games. C. H. 8. There's a rumor that the second team got beat Wednesday. October 11. after school. Is that right? ? ? ? ? Circuit Standings Assembly Offers Slow- Motion Football Preview The Girls’ Athletic Association pre- sented the assembly Friday, October 6. The girls from this organization staged a slow-motion preview of the football game to be played that after- noon with St. Johns as rivals. Leone Haddix acted as captain of the Char- lotte team, and Jean O’Dell as captain of the St. Johns team. During the rest period at the end of the first half. Mary King acted as a tap-dancing water boy. The band was also on re- view and during the half marched down the gymnasium, playing the school songs and making formations. Charlotte won the battle, and at the conclusion of the real game that same afternoon the prophecy proved to be nothing but the truth.” Betty Bruce served as program chair- man. and as referee of the game. Dur- ing the last portion of the hour a short pep meeting was held. The students were coached by the cheer leaders in some new yells and with the aid of the band William Austin directed the singing of the two school songs. Charlotte St. Johns After six weeks of school. statistics Wieting LE M. Seaming show that only four Class B teams Huber LT Lewis have played conference games. The Clever UG Smith league per cent is given In the list Newsome C Beach below. Gunnison RG Halit8key Won Lost Per Cent Hammond RT G!lli8on Charlotte 1 0 1,000 Mate RE R. Seaming Grand Ledge 1 0 1.000 Fowler QB D. Hefty Howell 1 0 1.000 Beechler HB Phelps F.aton Rapids 0 0 000 Spaniolo tlB H. Hefty Mason 0 0 000 Snyder FB Sabolo St. Johns 0 3 000 Referee—Hill (Illinois» Umpire—Johnston (Arizona) Their Interests being drawn farther — from home than the majority of the NOTICE— 939 graduating class. Dave Files and hange has been made in the To l Packard are going to Arizona and price of the tickets for the F. F. A. G« orgia; Dave to University of Arl- game feed. They are now on sale ol,u «nd Ted to Georgia Military at 35c each or three for a $1.00. school. Oriole Gridders To Meet Hastings In Night Game Sporting a three game winning streak the Charlotte Orioles will at- tempt to make it four straight over Hastings tomorrow night. Hastings held Charlotte to a scoreless tie last season on the Oriole field. The con- test will be played at 7:30 under a new set of fieldlights at Hastings. The Hastings eleven lost only four lettermen and will be a stubborn op- ponent for the Orange Black. Hastings will be the toughest team the Orioles have played against this ason. The probable lineups for the Orioles; will be: Mate. Wieting. ends: Huber. Hammond, tackles: Sterling. Clever. Page 3 Shumaker to Head FFA Replacing H. Newsome The F. F. A held a re-election of officers on Thursday. October 5. 1939, to fill the vacancy left by Howard Newsome, who resigned because he had too many points. The new offic- ers for the year are: Dale Shumaker, president; J. Allen Caughey. vice-pres- ident; Russell Bradley, secretary; James W’ood. treasurer; George Howe reporter; Ivan Thompson, farm watch dog; and Donald Grier, conductor. The annual F F. A. game feed is to i be held in the high school gymnasium on October 23. at 7:30 p. m. The members are divided Into two teams, each team being lead by a captain. George Howe is captain of the Mich- igan Cottontails and James Wood Is the captain of the Michigan Ringnecks. Kach team is composed of sixteen members. The side earning the least points is to wash the dishes. Points are awarded on the follov - ing: Wild duck and wild goose. 10; wild pheasant and wild grouse. 5; wild rabbit 3; domestic rabbit and poultry. 1. Members of the teams are also awarded twenty-five points for bring- ing both parents or ten points If they bring only one. The chapter is taking orders for cider, .which is made from the apples they harvested from an orchard east of town. YOUNGS JEWELRY SHOP HAMILTON ELGIN - BULOVA WATCHES GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS FRED A. RICHEY Co. Dry Goods, Ready-to-Wear and Rugs Stevenson Stidio For BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS GREEN MEADOWS CHICKEN or STEAK DINNERS Served Complete for 65c LUNCHES and SANDWICHES A Good Place to Hold Your Parties Charlotte Phone Main 7111-F4 Have Your Car Winterized AT Baum’s Service Station Lawrence A Oliver St. Call Main 63 SHELDEN SANDERS LUMBER COMPANY LUMBER. COAL. COKE and BUILDERS' SUPPLIES PAINTS and VARNISHES CHARLOTTE CAFE The Home of Good Food. We serve from a Sandwich to a Banquet Open Day and Night Phone Main 306 CORONA-ZEPHR 75c Weekly GOOD USED TYPEWRITERS MORNING STAR NOE RADIO ELECTRIC SERVICE For Reliable Radio A Electric Repair Call at 237 N. Sheldon Phone Main 788 LUMBER - COAL Phone Main No. 9 WOODWARD PASTEURIZED MILK - CREAM - CHOCOLATE MILK CHEESE BUTTER Phone Main 254 W. B. Sterling Happy Landing” for any flight into -► PrinHnq with our experienced staff at tha controls McGrath-DeFoe Co. Phone Main 26 PUKKNIM OP THI MPUBLIClh 'ailUhl