Charlotte High School - Delphian Yearbook (Charlotte, MI)

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Page 4 ORANGE A BLACK Orange And Black Forfeits News Indianapolis. Indiana The Arsenal Cannon, newspaper of the Arsenal tech schools, has been awarded the International Honor Rat- ing in the Quill and Scroll 1939 Criti- cal Service. This is the highest honor obtainable and was awarded to Tech for its outstanding achievements in high school Journalism. Waldron. Ohio Kleanore Toutant. graduate of C. H. S. and now a teacher in Waldron high, has charge of the junior and senior English class who write and edit the school paper. Blue and Gold. Waldron high exchange puts forth a good suggestion. Why not patronize our advertisers? Lansing. Michigan Victor Spaniolo. graduate of C. H. S.. who has been receiving big honors for his scholastic achievements at State, has been named graduate manager of the “Michigan State News.” the paper published by the students at State. Bay City. Michigan The Centralia, put out by Central High features a Who’s Who column How about the Orange and Black hav- ing one? The first edition features Vallender Syring. 1939 Soap Box Derby Champion of Ray City. Mr. Syring attends Central and his chief interest is physics. The Centralia also carried a picture of an interesting personnage, and after rummaging through some old papers and making a few telephone calls, it has been discovered that J. Harry Adams, principal of Ray City’s Central high, has quite a family back- ground right here in Charlotte. His grandmother. Mrs. R. Mart Buck, graduate of '73 is the oldest living graduate of Charlotte high school and with her daughter. Mrs. Lena Buck Adams, mother of J. Harry, and an- other grandson Colonel R. Adams, form three generations of C. H. S. Alumni. Mrs. Buck was present at the dedication services when the foun- dation of the new school was laid in ’36 and exclaimed that the first school built in 1869 had served the students up to that time. Mrs. Buck also stated that in reality. “I never really graduated. but being one of the strongest members of the class, later received a membership to the alumni association. The schools were not graded until 1871 and It was not their fault that diplomas were not awarded until 1874. Mrs. Buck, with Harry’s father and mother still resides in Charlotte, which has been her home since the age of twelve. Club Album School clubs began their meetings for the year October 2. This year's club schedule will be the same as last. There will be two groups, which will meet alternately on Monday nights from 7:30 to 8:30 p. m. The clubs in group number one are: “C club. Footllghteers. Speedwriters. and Campfire Girls. Group two con- sists of the Girl Reserves. Hi-Y. Travel club, and Science club. “C CLUB The C club, under the supervision of Malcolm Gobel. held Its first meet- ing October 2. Officers for the coming year were elected They are: Clar- ence Squibb, president: Bud Ham- mond. vice-president; Fred Wletlng. secretary: and Jim Spaniolo. treas- urer. Plans to make money for the com- ing year were suggested. The club’s present activities Include an assembly to be given in the near future. FOOTLIGHTEERS The Footlighteers held their first meeting October 2. for the purpose of selecting new members. Try-outs, consisting of a reading and a panto- mime. were given by each student who wished to Join the club. Out of the sixteen that tried out. the following people were admitted: Patricia Beechler. Frances Higby. Vada Miller. Jane Mulholland. Rose- mary Parkhurst. Barbara Watter- worth. Etta Mae Goff, and Willard Mikesell. As there are still some vacancies for boys, those who are interested may try out October 30. SPEEDWRITERS The Speedwriters held a party in room 211. October 16. All new mem- bers were initiated. Anyone having an A in typing, a B” in first year shorthand, or taking second year shorthand was eligible. Virginia Bryan was chairman of the invitations committee. The officers for this year are: Wil- ma Barnes, president: Wanda Scott, vice-president; and Virginia Bryan, secretary. There is a vacancy for treasurer, because the one elected had to resign because of too many points. CHARLOTTE CANDY COMPANY JOHN COLIZZI Shoes Dyed Any Color With Non-Poison Dye RENU SHOE SHOP SAM VITALE A. C. Cheney Funeral Home PIANO TUNING BY L. G. ARNOLD, Battle Creek Fully Qualified 17 Years Experience Carlisle Radio A Music Service Phone Main 288 FREE ZENITH 6-TUBE RADIO EVERY SATURDAY A Ticket With Every 25c Spent WOOD’S DRUG STORE Where friends meet and leave more friendly” HI-Y The first regular meeting of the Charlotte Hi-Y boys was held Mon- day evening. October 9. Visitors and old members were present. Bob Hu- ber. president of the club, called the meeting to order, and after a short business meeting Bob gave a report on Camp Hayo-Went-Ha. which he at- tended this summer. Gordon Cheney, vice-president, was program chairman and asked the group for suggestions for the year’s program Mr. McCall, the adviser, led the group in a discussion about leader- ship. and the qualities of a leader. Fred Young, secretary and treasurer, told about the District HI-Y Confer- ence. which was held at Albion. It was then decided that the purpose of the next meeting should be to com- plete plans for the coming year nnd it would be held at the home of Mr. McCall. In closing. Mr. McCall lead the group in singing. TRAVEL CLUB The Travel club met Monday night. October 9. and elected officers for the year. They are: Esther Kelly, pres- ident: Lucile Goldman, vice-president; Norma Smith, secretary, and Julianne Morey, treasurer. The club’s plans for the year in- clude two trips, one each semester; and a hay ride, which will take place in the near future. Tonight. October 19. the members will have a weiner roast at the spring on the Rattle Creek road. GIRL RESERVES At the Girl Reserve meeting held October 9. plans for a party October 16. were discussed. The committee for making the plans for the party Fruit Vegetables Groceries BOB’S MARKET - ■.. -J- 1 ■ - ■ - 1 1 ! Student Council Changes Date of Parents’ Night The Student Council has chnnged the annual Parents’ night from the spring of the year to the fall; the date of which Is November 9. This date was thought suitable because it is during the American Educational week. There is to be a speaker and other plans are being made by a committee consisting of Betty Weaver. Bethel Keefer, and “Ike Frace. is: Frances Higby. chairman. Gloria Beebe, and Justine Malcutt. The club decided to purchase pins and then work for rings later. The committee appointed to secure In- formation about the pins is: Gloria Routisvllle, chairman, and Doreno Snoke. BIBLE STUDY Dr. Lester Sevener plans to conduct a question-box for the Bible Study class In the near future. Questions concerning life, health, and spiritual problems have been writ- ten by the pupils and turned in to Dr. Sevener. When he visits the class he will answer these questions. Reverend R. J. Fields, pastor of the First Baptist church, was the Bible class’s first speaker. He presented a survey of the Bible. Vaughn and Ragsdale HAS IT FOR LESS Swank Sets Costume Jewelry for Young Men for Young Ladies See Our New Fall Lines W. E. WRIGHT JEWELRY GIFTS ----. ■ .. Flour-Feed-Seeds LATEST STYLES IN SWEATERS and SKIRTS HATS and GOWNS PACKARD’S MILL JESSIE G. STINE FROCK SHOP R. W. Carr Gran. Co. MONUMENTS MARKERS MAUSOLEUMS 113 W. Lawrence Ave. Charlotte. Michigan JAMES B. CHURCH RICHELIEU FOOD STORE PHONE MAIN 200 Community Oil Co. TEXACO PRODUCTS SUPER SERVICE Cor. 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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

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Trim Maroons Tomorrow ORANGE BLACK Sanior» To Sponsor Psp Danes THE CHARHIAN Volume 14 CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 2, 1939 ISSUE 3 Council Changes Parents’ Night Date Orioles To Play Islanders Nov. I 1 Charlotte To Fight For Poeeeooion Of Prized “Little Brown Jug November 11. the Charlotte Oriole football team will invade the strong- hold of the Eaton Rapids Islanders. The teams will be battling for pos- session of the little brown Jug , which is at present in the possession of the Islanders. Last year, the Eaton Rapids lads nosed out the local eleven in the final minutes of the game by the score of 3-7. The fighting Orioles will go into the game trying to avenge the defeat banded to them by the Maroon and Gray last year. The Islanders have twenty-two let- ter men on their roster this year, while the Orioles have had to build their team from inexperienced ma- terial. But despite this handicap, the team has shown much power. Up to this time neither team has lost a con- ference tilt. The following figures give a record of previous years: Year C. H. S. E. R. H. S. 1928 32 0 1929 7 6 1930 6 19 1931 0 54 1932 0 28 1933 i 0 1934 7 12 1935 6 0 1936 12 16 1938 7 8 1939 j The probable line-up for Charlotte is as follows: Wietlng LE Mate RE Huber LT Fowler Q Clever LG Beechler RH Newsome C Spaniolo LH Gunnison RG Snyder F Hammond RT While Charlotte was defeating Howell 19-0 Friday of last week. Eaton Rapids was defeating Mason 25-7. Neither of the teams, which will clash on the Islanders’ gridiron Armistice Hay. have lost a conference game. Students of C. H. S. To Sponsor Pep Meeting Charlotte high school students will engage in a very spirited pep meet- ing. November 10. in back of the high school, the eve previous to the big Armistice Day game, between the well known rivals. Eaton Rapids and Charlotte. A large bonfire will be built and short pep talks by Clyde Fulton. Doc Latchaw. Coach Gobel and members of the football squad will be given. The band will play the school aongs. and cheers and a snake dance will follow. The seniors are to sponsor a short dance in the gym after the game. Student Council Nov. 9 Is Date Mr». Leora Weymouth, adviser, Russell Oeland. William Watson. Richard Sanders, Philip Sherman. Howard Newsome. Harry Stucky. Second Row: Ella Norris. Robert Paton. Donald Orier, Clarence Squibb. Philip Frace, Richard Davis, Betty Weaver. Harlan McCall, adviser. Sitting: Maurlne Nielsen. Jean Riddle. Doris Mason, Kathleen Mikesell, Jack Mate. Jerry Fulton. Bethel Keefer. Soph Home Room 2 I I Presents Three-Act Skit Home Talent and Pep Meeting Feature Assembly Program A Royal Tragedy.” a three-act skit, was a feature of the assembly Friday, j October 27. which was sponsored by I Miss Patricia Verdler’s home room 211. The cast was: Robert Davis, king; Frances Rybnikar. queen; Joyce Smith, princess; Willard Mikesell, prince. For musical entertainmeut. Maxine Paton gave a guitar solo. The Merry Widow’ Waltz ; Frances Merritt play- ed Swing In the Wood on her flute, and Lucille Whitinger gave Whisper- ing Hope. Little Sir Echo.” and Yellow Rose of Texas on the piano. Following this. Dorothy Sharp and Christine Hoover played two duets on a Spanish guitar and a electrical Ha- waiian guitar, respectively. The Beer Barrel Polka and a medley were the 'wo selections. A short pep meeting was presented at the first of the hour, during which Mr. Paul Bond and Howard Newsome gave short talks on the football team. Following them. Mr. William Powers invited the students of Charlotte high school to attend the annual Hallo- ween party. Halloween Parade, Dance Given For Students Assembling in their classrooms Tuesday afternoon, students in the elementary schools donned their cos- tumes and passed before the judges. The best and most original costumes were given awards. They then inarched to the courthouse nnd all schools formed In the parade to the high school, where three hours of movies wrere shown. Junior Advisers Decide On Play Fowler, Wilcox, Parkhurst Lead Play Cast Junior aotors are scheduled to ap- nea r Friday evening. December 1. at S: 15 in the auditorium to present the annual junior play to raise money for the Junior-senior prom. The play Grumpy”, written by Horace Hodges and T. Wigney Per-, cyval. is a four-act mystery comedy. The play “Grumpy”, concerns a! man. who runs his household strict-1 : ly. and is called “Grumpy”. When Er- ! nest Heron is knocked out In the1 first act. the mystery begins. The leading parts are taken by Lynn Fowler. Willis Wilcox, and Rosemary Parkhurst. William Aus- tin Is directing the play, while Mrs. Alleen Combs is in charge of the cos- tumes and Russell Steffens the stage setting. Jerry Fulton and Bar- bara Waterworth are prompters. Re- hearsals began Tuesday. October 17. The following cast was selected by William Austin and Mrs. Alleen Combs from thirty, who tried out. Andrew Bullivant--------Willis Wilcox Ernest Heron...... .....Lynn Fowler i Ruddoch..............Robert Rauser Mr. Jarvis..............Lester Blsel j Valentine Wolfe.........Stanley Burt Dr. McClaren...................... Max Hosmer Keble .............-...Philip Sherman Merridew...-......Carroll Stringham Dawson...............Charles Briggs Virginia Bullivant.......... Rosemary Parkhurst Susan........-.................Frances Higby Mrs. McClaren...........Marilyn Orr In the evening, the junior and sen- ior high school students had a par ade. and their costumes were judged In the auditorium. The films were again shown and a dance followed. Of Annual Event Dr. H. B. Masters To Address Audience In Assembly The student council of Charlotte high school will present the annual parents night program on Thursday. November 9. during American Educa- tional Week. The plan for parents' night this year I is somewhat different from that of past years. Formerly it has been held in May. while this year It is to be in the fall. Mr. McCall says. “This Is a much better time for parents’ night, because it gives the parents and teachers a better chance to be- come acquainted earlier In the school year. Also, there are many more ac- tivities in May. and the students are j very busy. Open house will be held from 7:30 to 8:30. the main program starting at |S:45 in the auditorium. The guest speaker for this occasion is to be Dr. H. B. Masters, who is associated with the Kellogg Founda- tion and University of Michigan. Dr. Masters’ talk will be Education for Community Responsibility. Music will be furnished by the band and the boys’ glee club which will sing. Water Boy and Beautiful Dreamer. Vada Miller will give a reading. The committee for the program is: Bethel Keefer, chairman. Betty Weav- er. and Philip Frace. Seniors Start Christmas Sales to Meet Expenses All seniors have been given sample boxes of Christmas cards and Christ- mas wrappings to obtain orders. A party will be given for the home room selling the most boxes. This will be sponsored by the other two rooms. All orders are expected to be filled by December 1. Engraved cards, assorted cards, and a box of wrappings sell at one-dollar each, and another box of cards at sixty cents. The profit on these boxes will be used for the annual senior class trip which is always taken at the end of the year. r—————————————————— — ----■ j Dots-N - Dashes Nov. 3—Mason. here. (Come on team fight) Nov. 9—Parent Night. (Show the folks around) Nov. 10—Legion Assembly. (Lest we forget) Nov. 10—Pep dance. (Swing with the jitterbugs) Nov. 11—Eaton Rapids, there. (More power to them)