Charlotte High School - Delphian Yearbook (Charlotte, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1945 volume:

! bn thv SIMOKS AMI JOri VWJ « I SS of niAKMITTi: Illi-H M'HOOL STAFF Editor Asst. Editor Class Editor Sports Editor Feature Editors Photographic Mgr. Calendar Editor RETA PAYNE HAROLD CHENEY CLARA MAE MOREY ROBERT HART I ROGER GAY I RICHARD BEECHLLR LOIS WILLARD CARLA FARRIER r i Business Mgr. Program Chairman Asst. Program Chairman Circulation Mgr. Asst. Circulation Mgr. Typists FRANCIS KANE BARBARA BRADLEY CALVIN CSATLOS RICHARD COOPER MARIAN BALL I BEVERLY LIPSEY ' • FRANCES SMITH Itl.-H’k I � 15 Th v 4 H. I� K II I i A T I O To Coach Malcolm Gobel for his successful training of the athletes of this school- To our undefeated football team-undefeated because of its spirit of teamwork and fair play- To the district champions, our basketeers, for an out- standing season as a result of their hard work and splendid cooperation- We, the members of the Class of '45, respectfully de- dicate this Charhian as an expression of our appreciation and esteem. FACULTY The CU titi i iX RUSSELL ANDERSON—B.S.. M. S. N. C.; Instrumental Music and Social Studies. MATTIE FISHER—A.B.. M. S. N. C.; M.A., U. of M.; Junior High. MALCOLM GOBEL—B.S.. Alma; Physical Education. EMERSON GRINDALL—A.B.. Olivet; Mathematics. Assistant Coach. ALICE HOWELLS—A B.. U. of M.; English. Latin. GEORGE HUMPHREY—B. of Ed.. W. I. S. T. C.; M.S.. la. S- C.; Metal Shop. Mechanical Drawing. EARL A. HUSTON—B.S.. Purdue; M. A.. U. of M.; Science. MILDRED IAUCH—A.B.. W. S. T. C.; M.A.. U. of M.; Librarian. MARENA KIPLINGER—A.B., U. of M.; English. History. Bible. ALLEEN LIPSEY—B.S., Ferris Institute; Commercial. HARLAN McCALL—Superintendent; A.B.. Albion; M.A., U. of M. EARL MEAD—B.S.. W. S. T. C.; U. of M.; Wood Shop. if ft ft v V ELAINE MEYER—B.M.E.. M.M.. Northwestern Uni- versity; Music. CLARK MUMA—Principal. B.S., W. S. T. C.; M.A.. U. of M.; Government. VIRGINIA OBERLIN—8.S.. M. S. C.; Junior High. Spanish. RICHARD SCHROEDER—B.S.. M. S. C.. Farm Shop. Agriculture. fr r HUBERT STRAW—B.S.E.E.. Purdue; Mathematics. Science. MARIE TAYLOR—M.S.N.S.; Junior High. THELMA TAYLOR—B.S.. M. S. C.; Physical Education. EULALIA TOMS—B.S.. M. S. C.; Home Economics. ■ft WINIFRED WELLS—Assistant Principal. A.B.. Olivet; English. KATHRYN WESCHE—A.B.. Kletzing College; English. Dramatics. LEORA WEYMOUTH—Principal of Junior High, A.B.. Olivet; M.A.. U. of M. FRANCES WILDERN—B.S., M. S. N. C.; English Arts. DORA HOLMES (not pictured)—B.S.. M. S. N. C.; Commercial. Th ’j IIOXOIK STUDENTS IGHEST honors in this year’s graduating class go to Jack Hess. who. with an average of 3.89, joins the ranks of valedictorians. Having taken a college preparatory course, he majored in English and mathematics. As a member of the P.T.A. Re- creation Committee ami Student Council, Jack has done much to further recreational opportunities around school. Besides the preceding activities, he has been president of the senior class, was in charge of the class magazine and Christmas card sales, served on the Orange Black Staff during the first semester of this year, is a member of the Hi-Y Club, and has attended six Honor Banquets. With an average of 3.76, Betty Sumerix has captured the second place of honor, that of saluta- toriam Although originally a commercial student, she changed during the last two years to a college preparatory course and now has majors in English and social studies. An active girl, Betty was secretary of this year’s Student Council, a member of Girl Reserves, had a leading part in the junior play, has attended four Honor Banquets, and has participated in band and orchestra. To two students, a boy and a girl, goes the honor of having their names engraved on the Honor Plaque presented to the school by the University of Michigan Club. These persons are picked by the faculty from each year’s graduating class on the basis of scholarship, leadership, and sportsmanship. This year we salute Betty Sumerix and Joseph Pray. Betty Sumerix has acquired the unusual dis- tinction of receiving both salutatorian honors and having her name placed on this plaque. Joseph Pray, better known as just plain “Joe”, was president of his class during his sophomore year. He has earned letters in football, basketball and track, was president of the Hi-Y club, and a member of the band and orchestra. Joe has an average of 3.44 and has attended 6 honor banquet . He has been taking a college preparatory course and has majors in English, mathematics, and social science. 4 _ M: mits a � 0 The 4HAHMAX HARRY ACKLEY grant me hravril. a middle «tale; neither too humble nor too great.” r - a 2. 3. 4; Track 3. 4: Basketball 1. 2. 3: Op- ,r«(ta 3: Orange A Black 4; Hi-Y 3. 4; Dance Club 1. HAROLD ALLEN MARIAN BALL Dnu« and goodness |o hand In hand. Band 2. 3. 4; 0 rl Reserves 3. 4; Orchestra 2. 3; y oothghteers 4; Rural Student� ' 1, 2, 3, 4; Charhian Staff 4; Declamation 1. LaVERN BAUM ' tftrange to the World—he wore n bashful look.” f. F. A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Rural Student ' Club 3, 4; Hi-Y 3. RICHARD BEECHLER “I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 4; Inter.class Sports 1, 2: Orange A Black 4; Dance Club 1. 2: Hi-Y 3. 4; Junior Play 3; Hall Monitor 2: Operetta 3; Bowling Team 1; Junior Rotarian a; ☆ r HAROLD BUCHHOL2 lie himself wna tall and thin, with a «mile on hb lip� that went out and In.' Inter class basketball 3; Dance Club 1. 2; F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Rural Students' Club 3. 4; Reporter in F.F.A. 1. ERNA BUCKLEY She 1� a Food person. Therefore we like her. Band 3. 4; Operetta 3; G.A.A. 1. LEONTINE BUCKLEY To women «lienee give them their proper place. Olee Club 1, 2. 3; Speedwnters Club 2; Honor Banquet 2. P it DONNA ROSE CLIFFORD “Not to � serious. not tin� gay, but all together a Jolly good fellow.” Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 2. 3: Girl Reserves 4; G.A.A, 1; Horizon Club 3. RICHARD COOPER Handsome la a� handaome doed.” Vice president 2. 3; Football 3; Inter.class basket- hall 2, 3: Inter-class track 3; Glee Club 1: Charhian Staff 4; Rural Students'Club 1.2, 3.-� ; Dance Club 1; Hi-Y 3: Photograph Club 3; Model Airplane Club 3. ROSA COOPER A Jolly maid, but quiet and demure, who will make some man a model wife, we're sure. Honor Banquet 2; Rural Students' Club 3. 4; Dance Club 2; Office 4. ■ST VIRGIL ARCHER Never take him literally; He is but half the time in earnest.” Rural Students' Club 2. 3, 4; Hi 3. 4. Y 4; F.F.A. CLIFTON AREHART “Be good and you'll be happy. Hut you'll mlaa Iota of fun.” Tennis 3; Band 1, 2. 3; Hi-Y 3. 4; Junior Play 3. ROGER KARL ASH Though long In the shade, thy star shall shine out, when the proudest will fade.” Glee Club 1; F.F.A. 1, 2. 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Rural Students Club 3, 4. it it DOROTHY BLODGET Her interests arc elsewhere Judging from her Jewelry. Band 2: Dance Club 2; Rural Students’ Club 3, 4; Office Practice 4. MARY LOU BOBIER Always busy, never weary. Always happy, always cheery.” Class Treasurer 3; Class Secretary 4; Glee Club 1. 3: Rural Students' Club 2. 3. 4. Treasurer 3; Dance Club 1, 2: Girl Reserves 4; Class Queen 2: Assembly Chairman 4; F.nance Commit- tee 3; Office Practice 2, 3; Operetta 3; Prom Decoration Chairman 3. BARBARA BRADLEY I might be belter If I would. But It'� awfully lonesome being good.” Bowling Team 3: G.A.A. 1; Charhian Staff 4; Orange A Black 4; Girl Reserves 3. 4; Dance Club 1, 2; Dramatics Club 2: Junior Play Tick- et Chairman 3: Prom Decoration Chairman 3; Operetta 3. P'4 ☆ MARY LOU CAUGHEY Simple and coy And afraid of a boy. Honor Banquet 3. 4: Glee Club 1; Orange A Black 4; Rural Students Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Office Prac- tice 4. HAROLD CHENEY My only book� were woman's looks. And folly's all they've taught me. Track 1. 2. 3: Band 1. 2. 3: Hi-Y 2. 3: Dance Club 2: Junior Play 3: Charhian Staff 4; Navy- March 1945. HOWARD CHERRY Men of few words are the best men.” Honor Banquet 1: Band 1, 2, 3. 4; F.F.A. 1, 2. 3, 4, President 4; Rural Students' Club 3. 4. CALVIN CSATLOS I am saddest when 1 play—so are those who hear n� e.” Basketball 3; Honor Banquet 1: Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Student Director 3: Stardusters” 3. 4; Orch- estra 1. 2; Charhian Staff 4; Hi-Y 3; Operetta 3; Declamation 1. LAURA CUDNEY My appetite comes to me while eating.” G. A. A. 1; Orchestra 2. 3. Secretary 2. 3: Band I, 2. 3. 4. Executive Board 3: Girls’ Band 3; Dance Club 1: Girl Reserves 3. 4; Community Council 4. Thv 1 UAItMAX SIMOItS CARLA FARRIER ••I� ue- credit should be given a worker.” Honor Banquet 1. 2. 4; Band 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 2. 3; Girl Reserves 3. 4; Art Club 4; Charhian Staff 4. MARY ELLEN FREED • Thy modesty Is a candle to thy merit. G.A.A. 1: Honor Banquet 1. 4; Glee Club 1, 2: Op- eretta 1; Art Club 4; Girl Reserves 3. 4; Sec- retary of Girl Reserves 4: Dance Club 1. 2. ROGER GAY Thou art the man. Dowagiac 1. 2. 3: Class Vice-president 4: Basket- ball 4; Tennis 4; Orange Black 4; Hi-Y 4. KEITH GIDNER For he was Just the quiet kind, whose natuie never varies. F.F.A. 2. 3. 4; Hi-Y 3: Rural Students' Club 3. 4; Track 2. BONNIE GINGRICH Some think the world Is made for fun and frolic, no do I.” Glee Club 3: Home Economics Club 2; Girl Re- serves 4; Rural Students’ Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Chair- man of Food for Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3. H LENA MAE HAIGH A good heart never change� , but keeps Its course truly. Orange Black 4; Rural Students' Club 3. 4. GERALOINE HARMON Ever the same, so steady, sober and mild.” G.A.A. 1; Orange d Black 4. ROBERT HART Young fellows will be young fellow� .” Class President 1. 3: Tennis 3. 4; Cross-country 4: Basketball 1: Intramural Sports 3: Band 1. 2. 3: Operetta 3; Charhian Staff 4; Hi-Y 3: F.F.A. 2; Rural Students’ Club 3. 4: Community Council 3. 7 _ I ' yt-7 L • FRANCIS KANE He has the strides of a genius; further proof is not at hand. Class Treasurer 4; Track 2. 4; Football 3: Char hian Staff 4; HI-Y 3. 4; Election Committee 3; Junior Play 3. MARY LOU KEELER A merry heart maketh a happy countenance. Girl Reserves 3. 4; Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Secretary of Band 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Dance Club 1. 2; G.A.A. 1; Assembly Committee 1; Operetta 1; Horizon Club 1, 2; Home Ec. Decorator 3. 4. JOAN KERSTETTER A simple manner that wins the heart's true liking. G.A.A. 1; Glee Club 2; Rural Students’ Club 3. 4; Secretary of Rural Students’ Club 4; Junior Play 3. ELAINE FRENCH I augh and the w..rld laughs with you. Glee Club 3; Operetta 3; Rural Students’ Club 2, 3. 4: Dance Club 1. 2. LOU ELLA FREY ■• ! • heart Is true ns steel Vermontville 1; Dance Club 2; Rural Students’ Club 3. 4; Orange d Black 4. DAN FULLER Disguise our Ismdage as we will ’TIs a woman rules us still. Class Secretary 2; Hi-Y Secretary 3: Football t, 2. 3. 4: Capt. of Football Team 4; Army. April. ms. VERNON GRESSO. JR. At each tusk he looks a bit. then grins. I’ulls off his coat and tackles It and wins. Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 2. 3: Honor Banquet 1; Band 1; Orchestra 1; Hi-Y 2. 3. 4: Dance Club 1. 2; Mayor 4; Hall Monitor 2: Stage Committee 3. BREWSTER GRIER The world may so on without me. Hut I doubt It. Hi-Y 3, 4; Hi-Y convention 3: Photography Club 2: Hall Monitor 2; Army, March 1945. PHYLLIS HACK Practice is the beet of all Instructors. Glee Club 1. 2. 3; President of Glee Club 3: Girl Reserves 3.4: Dance Club 1; Art Club 4: Chair- man of Costumes for Junior Play 3. GERTRUDE HEINZE Her hnppv soul looked smiling through her eves; Judge not her worth or wisdom by her si .� -. Honor 8anquet 1, 2; Glee Club 1; Dance Club 2; Rural Students' Club 3, 4; Treasurer of Rural Students' Club 4; Girl Reserves 3, 4; Operetta 1. 3: Hall Monitor 2; Librarian 4. JACK HESS Wisdom Is beter than rubles. Class President 4; Tennis 3. 4: Honor Banquet 1. 2. 3. 4; Orange d Black 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Foot- hghteers 4; Athletic Committee 3; Student Council 4: Cha rmsn of Recreation Committee 4; Junior Play 3: Program Chairman for Junior Prom 3: Board of O. rectors of Community Council 3: Valedictor.an 4. BERTRAM JANE The friend of many. The foe of few. Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball Manager 3. 4; Track 1: Intramural Sports 1. 2. 3: HI-Y 3. 4: F.F.A. 2. 3. 4; Stage Committee 3; Movies 3, 4. IVAN KING. JR. While there Is life there Is hope. Baseball 1; Track 4; Football 3. 4; Cross-country 4: Intramural Sports 1. 2. 3; Honor Banquet 1; Dance Club I. 2: F.F.A. 2; Hi-Y 3: Boxing Club 1; Rural Students Club 3. 4; Junior Play 3. MARJORIE LEVAN Who mixed reason with pleasure and wisdom with mirth.” Sunfield 1, 2; Band 3. 4; Honor Banquet 4: Girl Reserves 4; Horizon Club 3; Rural Students’ Club 3. 4; Junior Play 3. 6 BETTY LeVANWAY “I believe In getting the moat out of life.’ ( , R«wrvH 4; G.A.A. 1; Oance Club 1. 2: Junior pl4y I; Oranne A Black 4. BEVERLY LIP8EY A (imm! disposition I� more valuable than Bold. ri « Ctub 1. 3: Operetta 3: Charhian Staff 4: OA.A. 1: Rural Student� ’ Club 3. 4; Danes Club 2; Girl Reserve� 4; Honor Banquet 3. 4. georce McDonald III enemies shall lick the dust Football 2. 3. 4; Basketball 3. 4; Track 2. 3. 4; Dance Club president 2: Marines Aug. 1®. 164.� . Oct. 26. 1644. RAY MOHRE The noise of many water� .” Football 1. 2, 3. 4; Cross Country Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 3, 4; Hall Monitor 2. 3; Hi-Y 3. 4; CLARA MAE MOREY She wan active, Stlrrink all fire. Band t. 2. 3; Orchestra t. 2. 3: Class Treasurer Dance Club 1, 2: Art Club 4; Junior Play G.A.A. 1; Bowling Team 3: Girl Reserves 3. Operetta 3; Orange A Black 4; Charhian Class Queen 1. 2 3 4 4 RETA PAYNE I'm not d.-nyInk that women are foolish; God made them to mutch the men. Honor Banquet 1; Band 1. 2. 3: Orchestra 1, 2. 3; Glee Club 2: Girl Reserves 3, 4; Dance Club 1, 2: Art Club 4; Board of Directors of Com- mumty Council 3. 4; Librarian 2; Orange A Black 4; Charhian Staff 4. BETTY LOU PIERCE 1 chatter, chatter as I go.” Bellevue 1, 2; Rural Students' Club 3. 4. JOE PRAY All Brent men arc dead and I don't feel m well myself. Band 1. 2. 3; Orchestra 1. 2, 3: Hi-Y 3. 4. Presi- dent 4; Athletic Committee 4: Honor Banquet 4; Football 2. 3. 4: Basketball 3. 4; Track 3. 4; Cross Country 4: Operetta 3; Class President 2. £ 4 ☆ COLLEEN ROYSTON Happiness I her aim In life. Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Operetta 3; G.A.A. 1; Rural Students' Club 3, 4. BETTY RULISON «live me the endcarlnu «IrRknos of masculine friendship. Michigan Center 1; Orange A Black 4. RICHARD SCHNECKENBERGER To wed or mu to wed. that I� the question; whether 'tl� better to remain «inkle and disap- point a few women for a time. Or mairy and disappoint one woman for life. Football t, 2. 3, 4; Baseball 2: Intramural Sports 1. 2; Hi.Y 3. 4; Dance Club 3; Stage Commit- tee 3: Junior Play Stage Committee 3; Honor Banquet 1, 2. 3; Navy. April, 1645. m: ioics Thv 0 HAIUJIAX ROSEMARY LYND SCOTT Cheery In manner and brave in heart. Band 2. 3; Orange A Black 4; G.A.A. 1. NORMA MARSHALL A carefree song with a little nonsense In it now and then.” Vermontville High I, 2. 3. Orange Black 4. BEVERLY MARTIN And the l e t of all ways to lengthen the days i to «teal a few hours from the night, my dear. Glee Club 1; Dance Club 1. 2; Girl Reserves 3, 4; Bowling Team 3; G.A.A. 1; Office Practice 2. 3; Orange A Black 4. r Rx it JOE ONDRA A man who blushes 1« not quite a brute.” Hi-Y 3, 4; Airplane Club 3; Rural Students’ Club 3, 4; Dance Club 1, 2. RHODA OTTNEY A Rir! whose plain, simple, unaffected way appealed to all. Band 1, 2; Glee Club 3: Dance Club 2; Operetta 3. BEVERLY PATON She's beautiful: and therefore to be wooed; She's a woman; therefore to lie won. G.A.A. 1; Bowling Team 1; Band 2, 3,; Girl Re- serves 3. 4; Oance Club 1, 2: Student Council 2: Assembly Committee 3; Operetta 3; Glee Club 3; Orange A Black 4. Ra ☆ EOITH RICKER Her ways are ways of pleasantness Honor Banquet 1. 2; Drum Majorette 1. 2. 4; Cheerleader 4; Girl Reserves 4; Glee Club 2. ESTHER ROBINS Goodness Is beauty In Its best estate. Rural Students' Club 1, 2, 3, 4. TED ROSS Companion to owls ☆ ☆ VIRGINIA SHAW A book In skirts Honor Banquet 1. 2. 3. 4; Office Practice 2. 3, 4; Rural Students Club 1, 2. 3; Oance Club 1, 2. ELEANOR SLOAN Oh. how she talks! Glee Club 4; Lansing 2; Operetta 3: Footbghteers 4. Cr.. S.. _____________ ■ 7 Thv rn xnmw SIMOItS FRANCES SMITH Her ch« ki were so red and white. And her hair was so chamlngly curled. G.A.A. 1; Band 2. 3. 4: Glee Club 1; Orchestra 2. 3. Rural Students' Club 3. 4; Dance Club 2: Junior Play Mustc Chairman 3: Charhian Staff 4; Ass't Assembly Chairman 4. JUNE SMUTS Then she would talk, ye gods, how she would talk. Girl Reserves 3. 4; Oance Club 1, 2: Rural Stu- dents' Club 2. 3. 4; Office Practice 2. 3. 4. ☆ 4 ☆ BETTY SUMERIX Long shall we seek her likeness. Louie in vain. Girl Reserves 3. 4. Secretary 3: Footlighteers 4: Honor Banquet 2. 3. 4: Student Council Sec- retary 4; Class Secretary 3; Junior Play 3; Band 1. 2. 3; Orchestra 2; Salutatorian 4. JOYCE SUTHERLAND She’s not a flower, she's not a pearl She’s just a noble all around Kiri. G.A.A. 1; Honor Banquet 4: Glee Club 1, 2: Band 4; Orange A Black 4; Girl Reserves 3. 4; President 4; Oance Club t. 2: Art Club 4; Junior Play 3; Community Council 4. NORMA TANNER We hear many rumors of her future. Vermontville 1; Orange A Black 4: Rural Students' Club 2. 3. 4; Girl Reserves 3; Oance Club 2: Office Practice 4; Class Queen 4. Ha ☆ WAYNE WEBB Methlnks thou are more honest now than wise. Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 1, 2: German Band 1, 2. 3: Hi-Y 3. 4. Hi-Y Convention 4. PHYLLIS WHITE She Is pretty to walk with And witty to talk with. And pleasant to think on.” Band 1. 2. 3; Girl Reserves 4; Rural Students' Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Oance Club 2. PHYLLIS WIETZKE Just a merry latiKhlnK face, that puts pep In «very place. Band 1. 2. 3; Glee Club Pianist 2. 3: Orchestra 2; Band Librarian 3; Dance Club 2: Junior Play 3; Magazine Sales Co-chairman 3; Operetta . . it fci r ESTHER WRIGHT Of soul sincere, in action faithful, and honor clear. Rural Students' Club 1, 2. 3. 4. RODERICK YATES Every man has his mischievous moments. Honor Banquet 1; Band 1. 2. 3: Hi-Y 3. 4; Dance Club 1. 2. LAURA ROSE SOUTHWARD The pleasant things In life are pleasant thoughts. Bellevue 1, 2; Rural Students' Club 3, 4. LAUREL STARR A solemn face she ever keeps, hut who knows. Still waters always run deep. O. A. A. 1; Dance Club 1, 2: Girl Reserves 3. 4; Class Queen 3. SALLY STERRETT “And these. I tell you, are life’s beat Joys. .Music, dancing movies—yes. and boys. Toledo, Ohio, I; G.A.A. 1; Cheerleader 2. 3; Bowl- ing Team 3: Girls' Tennis Team 1; Glee Club 1; Orange A Black 4; Dance Club 1, 2: Student Council 2; Co-chairman of Tickets for Junior Play 3: Office 4. £ RICHARD TRUMLEY I drink no more than a sponge.” Honor Banquet 1: Hi-Y 3; Hall Monitor 2. 3. JR. ZAHN TUCKEY One can tell the wheels In his head By the spokes thnt come out of his mouth. Band 2. 3; Hi-Y 3. 4; Navy April, 1945. DOROTHY WALKER If a woman have long hair. It Is a glory to her. Honor Banquet 1, 2; Rural Students’ Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Dance Club 1, 2; Girl Reserves 4; Office 4. LOIS WILLARD If she will, she will. And If she won't, she won't. And there's an end on’t. Bowling Team 3; G.A.A. 1; Glee Club 2; Orange A Black 4; Charhian 4; Dance Club 1, 2; Art Club 4; Girl Reserves 3, 4; Student Council 3: Cheerleader 2, 3: Operetta 3; Hall Monitor 3. ROBERT WOODMAN lie knew whnt's what, uml that's as high. As metaphyslc wit can fly. Cross-country 3; Track 1, 2: Football 4: Hi-Y 4; Navy. March, 1945. DORENE WRIGHT A quiet girl of sterling worth. Orange A Black 4; Dance Club 2; G.A.A. 1. RICHARD PECK The waters that are stillest are also deepest. Football 1. 2. 3: Basketball 2; Track 1. 2; Band 1.2 SHERIDAN WATERWORTH A merry heart doeth K' 1 like a medicine. BURLEIGH WELLMAN A laugh Is worth a hundred groans In any market. Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3; Baseball 3: Football 3. CLIFFORD MARTENS Tomorrow? That never comes; Why worry then. I say. Glee Club 3; Orchestra 2, 3. 4; Hi-Y 4; Band 3; Operetta 3. 4; Junior Play 3. EDWARD SHAMP “Wine, women and song ruin men. Ho I've cut out singing. Footoall 3. LOUISE SHAULL la I consider myself In the role of common people? G. A. A. 1; Bowling team 1, 3; Glee Club 1; Giri Reserves 3. 4; Dance Club 1. 2; Florida 4. 8 BIMOICS The CH.UUUW Junior Class Leaders President ......................... Keith Frey Vice Proeldint ................. Wayne Holme� Hetty M0Bt|0S� «rj ....... Marian Cheney c.mix II Marjorii- Fn d llildinc Krusell Motto: Never put off till tomorrow what •' you can do today. Flower: Orchid Color� : Blue and Gold President s Message A we. the class of '46, draw closer to being •enlors. we can look back on our junior year a� n very enjoyable and prosperous one. with Its many activities. One of the principal projects was the sale of magazines on which we made about a thous- and dollars, most of which went to finance the annual junior-senior prom. May IS. Another was our Junior pluy. “Headed for Eden. Into which we put much energy and had a good time plus financial success. Other activities which proved to be very successful were the many Friday nig dances sponsored. Hut much of the credit must be given to t spendld leadership of our advisers. Mrs. Alice Llpsey. Miss Kathryn Wesche. and Mr. George Humphrey. We will do our l est to follow the tine example set for us by the senior class of this year, and also we wish our predecesors the !� est of luck. Keith Frey. President. ♦ J See You in the Funnies J KMek Tracy Kaltlt Pray Brenda Starr .......... Eileen Pundik « Boots .................. Joan Parker « Terry .................. Jack Martin ♦ J Dragon Lady ...... Phyllis Goodrich « Downwind ................. Don Moore « Little Itchy Itchy ..... John Gardner £ Little Iodine .......... John Iamcks £ Moon Mullins ........... Jack Martin Joe Palooka .............. Don Moore « Maggie and Jiggs ... Are none (other pastures are greener� Junior Yogel .......... Wayne Holmes NEWSY NAMES RAYMOND ARCHER No shells Raymond “Archer ROWLAND BAKER Likes food Rowland “Baker” RONALD BROWN Work on farm Ronald “Brown JACK FREY No like boil Jack “Frey JOHN GARDNER Work for victory John Gardner LOUIS HOWE Meets Indian Louis “Howe” DALE LOVELAND Like farm Dale “Loveland BARBARA PARR Play good golf Barbara “Parr LEORA SWIFT Never late Leora Swift MARILYN UPRIGHT Stand straight Marilyn Upright CHARLES WEAVER Needs clothes Charles “Weaver Wow 1—D. L. Aid, R. Archer. A. Azeltme. M. Backo- fen, R. Baker. „ . Row 2—R. Beale. P. Bursley. M. Thompson, (9th Grade) S. Briggs. R. Brown. Row J—H. Bumford. M. Cheney. P. Craven. B. Davis. J. Denison. Last Will and Testament To the class of 1946, we the seniors of the year of 1945 of the city of Charlotte, in the county of Eaton and the slate of Michigan being sound of mind, body and memory, do therefore make our last Will and Testament. 1. To Maxine Dohhrntz (who we are all sure will put It to good use) liurbara Bradley grudg- ingly gives her flirting power. 2. To Keith Frey (who we aren't sure really needs it) Dick (slightly terrific) Beechler gives his striking good looks. 3. To Hilding Krusell (with the knowledge that he has a good start� George McDonald wills his beautiful build. 4. To Wayne Holmes goes Jack Hess excellent talent, (for getting the A's of course . 5. To Bnrbara Davis from Mary Lou Keeler goes a comb, powder puff, and lipstick. (Need we say more?). 6. To Eileen Pundik is willed Laurel Starr’s baby stare. 7. To Carolyn Fields the happiness of having Frances Smith's personality. 8. To Don Moore. Dick Trumley gives his ability to WOLF , with the Idea that he will use it to the best advantage. 9. To Tom Martin goes the honor of Ray Mohre's athletic ability. Ray hopes that the little brown jug will stay in C.H.S.’s trophy case.) 10. To Tom Treloar will go Dick Schnecken- (Merger's technique (with the valuable experi- ence thrown in.) 11. To Garry lenders, the surprise of finding that Omie Hart has blessed him with his short- ness. 12. To “Grindjr”, the senior class leaves a hook of Jokes In hopes he'll improve. 13. To Joan Parker descends the doom of Ix ls Willard's craziness. 14. To John Ixrucks. Joe Pray � wit (for we know that he has a good start blooming.) 15. To Jack Martin goes the Inheritance of Ted Ross’ strong constitution, (knowing it will be needed). 16. To Joyce Denison. Betty Sumerix’s ability to get high marks. 17. To Elaine Mohre, Phyllis Hack's false eyelashes (here's hoping that she will learn how to blink I hem.) 18. To Roberta Garvey is willed Dorothy Walker's nice slim figure. 19. To Ray Archer. Harold Buchholz' height. 20. To Phyllis Goodrich is left Sis ShaulPs bow legg. 21. To ('buck Weaver (who will never live it down) is willed a B.B. gun which Cliff Martens does not need anymore. (This entitles him to shoot out all the street lights he wants to. pro- viding he doesn't get caught). 22. To Sue Stucky is presented Clara Mae Morey's nice long hair (that is. if she will learn to toss it as Morey does.) 23. To any junior who will take it. June Smuts wills her carrot colored hair. 25. To Mary Lou Rochester (the lucky girl) Bev. Baton bequeaths legs. 26. To Barbara Parr. Norma Tanner’s nice complexion. 27. To the juniors after our funeral expenses have been paid. we. the senior class, give the privilege of running good old C.H.S. without our valuable assistance. Row 4—M. Dobbratz. O. Face, C. Field . M. Freed. K. Frey. Row 5—J. Frey. J. Gardner. R. Garvey. P. Goodrich. J. Granstrom. Row 6—S. Haigh. W. Haun. D. Hice. P. Hicks. W. Holmes. Row 7—M. Horn. L. Howe. B. Hunter, R. Joppie. H. Krusell. Row 8—G. Lander . L. Lar en. J. Loucks. D. Love- land. J. Lerch. Row 9—L. Lynd. H. Marsh, M. Marshall. J. Martens. T. Martin. _ Row 10—P. McLane. E. Mohre. B. Montgomery. D. Moore. B. Myers. Row 11 —R. Packard. N. Parent. B. Parr. S. Pittenger, E. Pundik. Row 12—M. L. Rochester. M. Royston. R. Riley. N. Shaver, C. Smith. Row 13—E. Smith. S. Stucky. L. Swift. J. Taylor. M. Row 14—-D. Thompson. J. Tirrell, T. Treloar. M. Up- right. M. J. Webb. , , _ Row (j—e. Wells. F. Weymouth. L. Whitnght. B. L. Wilcox. L. Wilmore. Row 16—M. Wilmore. C. Youngs. Not pictured—J. Beverly. A. Blaine. W. Boyer, F. Clark. C. Garvin. A. Lawrence. J. Martin. J. Parker. V. Parr. A. Polhamu . E. Royston, N. Snyder, H. Sumerix. C. Weaver. J. Welsh. Thv i HA It Mi soi� no ioici:s Sophomore Class Leaders President ....................... Richard Hutchison Vice President ....................... Gordon Sparks Secretary ...................... Mary Jean Krusell Treasurer ...........................Dawn Jakeway Student Council.......Richard Kin . Delores Michel x 4 Motto: On to Victory 4 Flower: Rose Colors: Blue and Gold itQ IritirCrirtrCi iririrtrtriiirtr-tttrtttriririi t President s Message We. the class of 1947. look lutck on a happy and prosperous sophomore year. Among the successful activities which we promoted were a dance, which we sponsored after a home game, and an assembly program presented May 4. The class is of varied personalities with many sophomores in the senior band including Robert While, the main drum major. There are also many representatives In the athletic fields. Dolores Michel was chosen as the class queen for the journalism carnival. Nine of our classmates attended the honor banquet. May 4. which was for both scholastic and leadership ability. Much of the credit, however, must be given to our advisers. Miss Dora Holmes. Mrs. Alice Howells. Earl Mead, and Richard Schroeder. %e also would like to thank the class officers who co-operated In making our tenth rung in the ladder a successful step. RICHARD HUTCHINSON. President. Hidden Talent Found Strike up a score for the sophomore class! Its been done again with songs, music and fun. Joe Holmes started ofT the hour of entertainment May 4 by leading the salute to the flag. A busy woman’s club meeting was acted out by a group of girls with Martha Rochester reading. Were they scared of the mouse? John Steward. Gordon Sparks. Irene Clark, and Frederick Diamond appeared once more with their songs and music. Joyce Wheaton played a piano solo. Albert Foster dressed in a fair damsel's skirt sang “Clementine' while six boy� . also dressed in skirts, danced. A play. “A Ghost of a Show' with ten students participating brought the assembly to a close. Shirley Snoke made a very capable, if exasperated, student director. David Adams, as “Romeo pleased the stud- ents. although he didn't seem to satisfy the ghost of William Shakespeare. One Furu was fat. and one was studious! The whole performance gives promise of good talent for next year's Junior play. ★ ★★ See You in the Funnies £ Dick Tracy ....................... Rob Mohre J Brenda Starr ..............-.... Joan Easley Boots ...................... Delores Michel «J Terry .......................... Dick Huffman Dragon Lady ................. Lou Ann Potter Downwind ....................... Bob Handheld Little Itchy Itchy .................. Bob Casler « Little Iodine ........................ Dick Derby Moon Mullins ................ George Stucky « Joe Palooka .................... Bob Mohre « Maggie and Jiggs ... L. A. Potter and R. King ♦ J Junior Yogel ................ Albert Foster Row 1—D. Adams, R. Bandheld. J. Bandheld. F. Berg- man, P. Blaine. Row 2—E. Bobcik. G. Bryan. B. Chamberlain. E. Clark. I. Clark. Row 3—J. Coles. D. Coombs, A. Davis. R. Debler. R. Derby. Row 4—M. Dillin. F. Diamond. R. Dunning, J. Easley. M. Ells. Row 5—M. Farrier. D. Filbert. R. French, A. Foster, D. Furu. Row 6—E. Furu, S. Gordon. S. Hale, J. Holmes. J. Hoover. Row 7—R. Hutchison, R. Huffman. D. Jakeway, D. Johansen. N. Kerekes. Row 8—R. King. M. J. Krusell, H. Langmaack. Martha LeVan, M. A. Lewis. Row 9—C. Lindblom, I. Livingston, H. Mayhew. J. McLane. M. Mead. Row 10—V. Mead. B. McGrath, D. Michel. Robert Mohre. D. Mulholland. Success in One Easy Lesson OCCASIONALLY we hear someone speak of a so-called clique that exists within our schools, but very seldom does anyone try to do anything about it. Our high school life is too short to be spent in a world all our own with only a few of our best friends. After all there are other peo- ple in the high school who are Just as interesting and as good companions as the few we know, if we would only look a little further and see them. We must remember also that the way we make casual contacts in our school life will be the model for our later life. Don’t he afraid to speak to a passer-by even if you don't know him personally or because someone gave you the idea that you shouldn't speak to that certain person. Success in the lime to come often depends on one's ability to make friends easily. A spirit of friendliness and a large gathering of acquaint- ances ure not only of value to ourselves but also help to Improve the tone of our school. So come on. let's not pass our schoolmates without speak- ing. We are starting off in the ninth grade on a clean sheet. Why don’t we try to keep It that way and make It a tradition to say “111”. Down Melody Lane 10TH GRADE ...................................... My Ideal .......................... Mary Mead I'll Be Around .................. Maxine Dillin “Later Tonight' ................... Arlene Davis Candy ............................. Irene Clark There I've Said It Again ........ Carl Lindblom “I Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry. ... L. A. Potter One Meat Ball .................. Dick Huffman “I Should Care .............. Douglas Mulholland “My Dreams Are Getting Better All The Time ...... Jackie Yu ml It Had To Be You'................Barbara McGrath Why Don't You Do Right? .... Donald Johansen Daybreak .......................... Donna Sayles Cocktails For Two” ..... Boh Wolcott and Everett Zlmmerlee “Leave The Dishes In The Sink. Ma .... Bob Mohre NEWSY NAMES FREDERICK DIAMOND Perfect Jewel Frederick Diamond SALLY HALE Recovers health Sally “Hale BETHEL PARKER Ran out of gas Bethel Parker L. A. POTTER Makes vases L. A. Potter GORDON SPARKS Likes girls Gordon Sparks JOHN STEWARD Has Job John Steward MELVIN A TAYLOR Likes to sew Melvina “Taylor” JOYCE WALKER Likes exercise Joyce “Walker I). Derby: I don't want a big picture . L. Willard (Photographic Manager I: “Then shut your mouth. L. A. Potter: “What shall we do tonight? R. King: I’ll flip a coin. If it’s heads we’ll go to a movie: tails we go to the dance, and if it stands on edge we’ll study.” Row 11—J. Odell. B. Parker. P. Pifer. L. A. Potter, M. Pratt. Row 12 — P. Reed, W. Ripley. M. Robins, Martha Rochester. D. Sayles. Row 13—J. Sattazahn, D. Satterlee. M. Sanders. O. Scovill. V. Scutt. Row 14—Y. Scutt. E. Shamp, R. Shaull, J. Smith, S. Snoke. Row 15—G. Sparks. J. Steward, G. Stucky, M. Taylor. I. Tharp. Row 16— R. Uren. D. Wagar, J. Walker, R. Weaver. J. Wenzel. Row 17—J. Wheaton, R. White. D. White. A. Williams. G. Wright. Row 18—J. Yund. E. Zimmerlee. Not pictured—W. Adams. B. Bry n. R. Casler, R. Wol- cott. JO Thv rnxnnrw iicimimix Freshman Class Leaders ildiMit ............ Vernon Royston | i .-sident I).Ions Stankc rotary ..........................Pat Shlels u«urcr ............. Barbara Jennings ,j. nt Con noil . Carroll Tharp. Sam- my Collzzi Motto: The quitter never wins. and the winner never quits. Flower: Rose Colors: Blue and Cold President’s Message As the rlass of 4$ slowly closes the urtains of our first year of high school, we wish to express our appreciation and gratitude to the class officers and advis- ers. Mrs. Mildred Iaueh. Miss Eulalia Toms. Mr. Emerson Grlndall and Mr. Hubert Straw for their tine assistance to us. The freshman class has had many out- standing people this year who have proved their ability. Many representa- tives are found in cadet ami senior band and other activities such as football, basketball and track. The class thus far has sponsored dances to raise money to pay for class pictures and the excess was put in the rlass treasury. We look forward to ! elng sophomores and we hope that we will be ns success- ful and have us enjoyable a time in the years to come as we have in the past. In our sophomore year we shall strive to achieve the best and to be a real credit to the Charlotte high school, community and ourselves. Vernon Royston, President. a I See You in the Funnies £ a Dick Tracy ...... Ronnie Monk a £ Brenda Starr ... Jo Ann Willard £ « Hoots ............ Joan Davids « Terry ......... Vernon Royston Dra«on Lady Barbara Lewollyn £ a Downwind ...... Clifford Shuits a Little Itchy Itchy £ Kenneth Dickinson a Little Iodine .. Clinton Friar a ' Moon Mullins .. ... Virgil Ray « Joe Palooka .... Milford Mason « a Maggie and Jiggs J. Davids and a J M j « Junior Yogel ..... Peter Kardel « a a NEWSY NAMES MARIE CURRY Huy horse Marie Curry” GERALDINE FACE Turn urouud Geraldine Face” CLINTON FRIAR Sees chicken Clinton Friar JUNE PARSONS Is reformed girl June Parsons” RICHARD PARISH Can't get food Richard Parish ROSEMARY RAINES Chosen queen Rosemary Raines” GENEVIEVE WOOD Invited to go Genevieve Wood Nov 1—j. Ackley. R. Allen. R. Babcock. J. Ball. L. Bergman, N. Betty. C. Bmkovoki. R w 2—B. Boyd. L. Boyer, J. Bruce. M. Bryner, R. Buckley. O. Burgess. S. Colizz . Row J—W. Casey. H. Cherry. W. Clements. I Cobb. L. Crittenden, M. Curry. R. Dane. Row 4—J. David. K. Dickinson, E. Dimond, C. Dowker, O. Face. N. Farlin. M. Felder. Row S—E. Filbert. A. Fox. N. Fox. S. French, C. Friar, O. Fullerton. D. Garn. Row 6—J. Gooch, M. J. Green, B. Green- shields. M. Griest. R. Grove. M. L. Hall, I. J. Harmon. Row 7—S. Hicks. D. Hill. P. Hill. R. Hull. M. Hussey, B. Jennings, J. Johnson. On We Go! Ambitions seem uppermost in the eyes of the freshmen as they start their jour- ney forward into the land of opportun- ities. It seems that handsome Raymond Dane has his heart set on becoming an Esquire photographer. He has plan- ned to lie the first to produce pictures of girls that whistle right hack at their admirers. On going farther we find that Hetty Rodeman has planned to go to Hollywood after she graduates. She is going to take Mae West's place so that Mae can spend the rest of her life in retirement. Studious Vernon Royston has set his goal as one of the greatest. He is hoping to become a Professor of Science, at Ox- ford University. Studying and working for a better education seems to Ik one of his greatest triumphs in life. Oh yes! While we remember, it is hint- ed around that David Fullerton has al- ready started a campaign. He is sure that he will lie the President of the United States in 19S5. Good luck to you. fellow. Peter Kardel is Just wearing his al- ready frail self to distraction trying to find an occupation which will not take too many muscles or too much brawn. It is really too bad that he was built so tiny. Yes. Barbara Jennings, we think that you have chosen a good occupation. It seems that Barbara will do every thing in her power to become an African missionary. Farming has wonderful opportunities. Milford Mason has decided. Just give him a cow. a horse, and a pretty wife, and he’ll show everyone. Geraldine Face has had a serious time de iding what she would lie. It bus been a close choice between a bathing beauty and a singer. She has at last decided to become a Bluet Singer. with some famous coast-to-coast swing band. Get out of his way kids! Ronald Monk has decided to take up boxing, and he intends to go to the top as the Heavy Weight Champion of the world. A minister is the life profession chosen by serious Raymond Rudce. Give me a life of seriousness”, says he. Peggy Skelley and Klwood Kelly have joined forces and are practicing already. They intend to present to the world one of the greatest ballet teams of their generation. With Peggy's beauty and Elwood'g gracefulness, who knows? Really Gerald, you needn't bother! Don't tell the girls, but Gerald Starr intends to become a hermit on an isolated island. where there are no women. He seems to lie a female hater. Tut. tut. I just saw Barbara Lindblom. the future principal, chasing Charles Dowk- er. the coming superintendent of Char- lotte high school liecause he stole her Comic Hook. Oh! my goodness what is this younger generation coming to? ? ? Carroll Tharp: “Did you ever break a date?” Melody H.: Have I? Everyone I've gone out with. Row 8—P. Joppie. P. Kardel. E. Kelly. L. Kerekes, B. Lavengood, B. Lewis. F. Lewis. Row 9—D. Livingston. B. Lewellyn, M. Loveall, M. Mason, E. Magoon. D. Mc- Clure. M. McNamara. Row 10—R. Myers. D. Medcoff. B. Miller. M. Momany. B. Nisse. R. Norlander. M. Nor- ris. Row 11—W. Osborn, H. Packard, R. Parish, S. Parr. J. Parsons. B. Patterson. W. Peoe, Row 12—E. Platt. E. Platt. R. Radee. R. Rames. V. Ray, J. Richardson. B. Rode- man. Row 13—R. Roiter, C. Rolfe. D. Stanke. D. Rosenbrook. V. Royston, V. Royston, R. Santee. Row 14—0. Schultz. P. Shiels. C. Shuits. M. L. Simon. P. Skelley. V. Sloan. P. Smallwood. Row-IS—M. Smith. G. Smurr. H. Smuts. G. Starr. C. Sutherland, M. L. Terwilligor, C. Tharp. Row IS—M. Thompson. A. VanDorpe. J. Weaver. J. Wickham. R. Wilber. V. Wil- ber. J; Willard. Row 17—M. Wilmore. G. Wood. C. D. Wright. C. E. Wright. W. Wright. Not pictured—E. Mayne. R. Monk. D. Moore, D. N-sse, F. Pierce. B. Polhamus. 11 Thv CUAHH1AX i M.iirn u( m: r- ; Motto: I)o your ln st ami forget the rest. £ Flower: Rom % Colors: Red and White •CrirtriiirtrtTttrCifttttrtrit-Ci-b’b' iriririt-irirtt-iiti-ir-ittrit-tr-ti President’s Message The eighth grade had an enjoyable year. Sever- al parties were held, and the class sponsored two dances, by which we earned enough to pay for our class pictures. Basketball suits were purchased with the proceeds from one of the dances. Introductory courses in home economics. French, and Spanish proved enjoyable and inter- esting to our class. Class officers for the year 1944-1945 were: President ............................... Bob Brown Vice President .................................. Ted Martin Secretary ........................... Beverly Kelly Treasurer ............................... Pat Dean Student Council ............ Joyce Caswell. Gaylord Yund Most of the class has attended Charlotte schools since kindergarten and will be continuing their educational career in the ninth grade next year. We as a class would like to thank our advisers. Mrs. Marie Taylor and Mrs. Wildern for their faithful assistance to us in planning our high school career. BOB BROWN. President. “Our Hearts Were Young and Gay” The time has come when the eighth graders have at last opened their hearts and revealed their secret feelings about becoming freshmen. Here are few: Pat Dean says. I am scared to death. Joey Tuckey states. At last I am on my way to be- coming a brilliant senior (I hope). From Marilyn Shiels we heard these painful words. I'm sure I'll feel alone and lost.” Mike Pietrogallo whispered. Now I feel grown-up. Russell Beals shyly said. “At last I can take up Latin.” Donna Barrett remarked. ”1 bet I’ll be sick for at least a week. Farewell to geography. calmly said Keith Keesler. Barbara Lindhlom says. Now I'll have time to fuss around.” As we continued our search we stumbled over some remarks such as these: George Bruce. I don't believe It will make any difference with me. Richard Marshall. I'll feel my football days are near. Now! lajok at the girls.” states Jack Mann. The remark. I’ll Ik- scared of the sen- iors. came from Betty Jo Ilykstra. Looking still farther we found these: Neil Zim- merlee. I feel terribly small : Robert Brown. I feel excited ; Shirley Bruce. 1 feel funny : Neil Casler. “I feel stupid : I-ois Collins. I feel intelli- gent : Beverly Greenshields. ”1 think that my money problems are Just Iteginnlng: Teddy Mar- tin. I’ll probably end up a heel”; Lola French. I am glad : Lester Frank. “My knees are begin- ning to shake”: Robert Goodnoe;” I feel advan- ced ; Charles Mathews. I wish school was out.” Our notebook Is pretty well filled up. but be- fore we close we want to chuck in these last well known and long rememln-red remarks from our freshmen to be. Bonnie Fox. ”1 feel brave”; Lloyd Harmon. “Life is just beginning : George Shaull. Now I can go down to the park, too ; Dick Johnson. Maybe ‘Ma will let me stay up till nine-thirty now. When asked how he'd feel. Harry Gregg stated. I'll feel lonely”; Barbara Jordan remarked, I feel I’ll have to scram out of the way for the juniors and seniors. Margaret Moist exclaimed. I feel cute. Now that I am entering senior high school. I feel like a big girl.” remarks Ruth Morris. George Newcomer stated, I’ll Ik shy of the girls. Barbara Nichols said. I will be boy shy. Our notebook is full now. so this will have to be the end of our little interview with the freshmen to be. Row 1—C. Alfonso, J. Bandfield. O. Barrett. R. Beals. G. Bruce. Row 2—S. Bruce, N. Casler, J. Caswell, R. Clark, J. Clifford. Row 3—R. Cobb. L. Collins. T. Crawford. C. Dane. F. Dean. Row 4—L. D. Dickinson, H. Diamond. J. Dykstra. A. Tarim, I. Fetterman. Row 5—L. Frank, B. French. L. French, B. Fox. L. Garlmger. Row 6—M. Gooch. R. Goodnoe. P. Gregg. P. Griest. L. Harmon. Row 7—R. Hurlbut. R. Johnson. B. Jordan, J. Jordan, G. Kardel. Row 8—B. Kelley, B. Lindblom, J. Loughan, J. Mann, R. Marshall. We Honor You Perhaps a slight more appreciation should Im shown to our faithful adviser, Mrs. Marie Taylor. We can point out our gratitude by giving a f w facts life. Mrs. Taylor is a graduate of Baton Rapids High school, class of 1905. When asked about different changes in the school system, and of different subjects. Mrs. Taylor obliged by saying that the schools then were very strict in discipline, more so than they are now. For Instance, in her school days stu- dents were not allowed to speak after entering the building. Also she told that German was usually given as a major subject and also that schools were operated on a smaller scale. Bnglish and German were her favorite subjects. After three years of work. Mrs. Taylor attend- ed college at Ypsilanti and Olivet. Her ambition—which has long been fulfilled— was always to be a teacher. When we inquired about her hobby she merely said. Cooking.” And she prefers to prepare a Sunday or holiday dinner, foremost. Mrs. Taylor has been teaching for twenty- eight years, and twenty-five of them have been In Charlotte schools. We hope that she will con- tinue with us. as long as possible. And we really do appreciate all she has done for our eighth grade and junior high. NEWSY NAMES ROBERT BROWN Fell in the mud Robert Brown PAT DEAN Cares for girls Pat Dean IRETA FETTERMAN Catch criminal Ireta Fetterman MARGARET MOIST Out in rain Margaret “Moist GEORGE NEWCOMER Just moved in George Newcomer C. NEWLAND Went to India C. Newland B. SHOEMAKER Stamps no bother B. Shoemaker Mrs. Weymouth: Give me u sentence with the word totem. W. Pardee: I huvo five books and I totem home every night. When granddaughter’s boy friend calls. He greets her with a kiss; And when they sat together Theysltclosetogetherlikethis. J See You in the f unnies J J Dick Tracy .............. Neil Zimmerlee £ Brenda Starr ............. Joyce Caswell • J Boots .......... Joyce Caswell « Terry .............. ... Nell Zimmerlee « Dragon Lady .......... Rebecca Hurlbut J Downwind .............. Chuck Mathews « Little Itchy Itchy ..... Tony Crawford « Little Iodine .......... Gaylord Yund c MOOD Mullins .......... Dick Johnson J Joe Palooka ........... Chuck Mathews « Maggie and Jlggs ... S. Bruce and W. Pardee £ Junior Yogel .............. Bob Brown . . Row 9—C. Martens, T. Martin, C. Mathews, B. Me- Krag. M. Moist. Row 10—R. Morris, J. Myers, G. Newcomer, C. New- land, B. Nichol. Row 11—W. Pardee, J. Parish. S. Paton. L. Pfeifer, M. Pietrogallo. Row 12—D. Pratt. M. Ripley. E. Roiter, C. Rulison, J. Schwegler. Row 13—G. Shaull, K. Sherman. M. Shiels, B. Shoe- maker, M. Smith. Row 14—L. Stetler, B. Tellas, R- Thompson, J. Tuc- key. N. Ward. Row IS—-B. Webb, J. Wells, R. Wilcox, G. Williamson, H. Wright. Row 16—E. Van Goethem. G. Yund. N. Zimmerlee, Not pictured—R. Allen, J. Briggs, R. Brown. L. Curry, B. Greenshields. SEVENTH 4.1( m: Thv 1'HAMUUAX Seventh l r««ident ......... Vir Pricideni ..... Hecretary ....... • Treasurer .........• mudmt Council ...... Grade Leaders ........ James Lavengood .............. Yvonne Hill ............... Sue Hale ....... Jeanette Roberts .. .Dan Brown. Clara Mauney President’s Message Wr. the class of 195u. will soon be eighth grad- rl. The seventh grade year has been a success lul and prosperous one. have sponsored a dance and have had three class parties. Several boys took part in the show. -Cowboys at Play which was given for an assem- bly program, in March. The seventh grade has taken an active part In junior high sports. The basketball boys received their black and orange suits this year. We were able to raise the money for these by sponsoring two Friday night dances which netted us enough profit to manage the cost of the suits. The seventh grade wishes to thank their ad- visers Miss Mattie Fisher. Mrs. Virginia Oberlln. and Mrs. Thelma Taylor for their co-operation in helping them with their activities. We hope to be us successful in our years to come as we were in our seventh year. JAMES LAVENGOOD. President. 6666666666666666666666666666666666 I Motto: It is what we think and what we x do thnt makes us what we are. i Flower: Rose ! Colors: Blue and Yellow £66666666666666666666666660 666666 NEWSY NAMES FORREST FELL Stubbed his toe Forrest -Fell VELMA CLEVER Falls never Velma Clever” DUANE CARTER Has a girl Duane “Carter LYLE COBB Raises corn Lyle Cobb MARILYXE DIAMOND Has a ring Marilyne Diamond WILLIAM PINCH Got arrested William Pinch DONALD 8HAMP Was a boxer Donald Shamp ROGER REED Has a Iwok Roger Reed” DELORES SPRINGER Has a dog Delores Springer DARRELL HICKS Was tight Darrell Hicks ROBERT HI LI. lias a boat Robert Hull MILLARD ROOT Is like a pig Millard Root STANLEY VAN SPLINTER Split some wood Stanley Van “Splinter When Grandma had callers. They met with timid heart; And when they sal together They sat ................ this far apart. Row 1—0. Aid. R. Babcock. C. Bartholomew. R. Brandon, J. Briggs. Row 2—J. Brock. D. Brown, F. Brown, B. Bumford, V. Burgess. .. , Row J—O. Carter. R. Claflin, G. Clarke. V. Clever, L. Cobb. Row 4—A. Colizzi. Janet Cornelius. Joan Cornelius. L. Oimond, M. Diamond. _ . , Row J. Faust. F. Fell. F. Fisk. O. Frsnch. J. Granstrom. ... . u , , Row 8—M. Gnest. 8. Guyer. 8. Hale. L. Haley. J. Row 7—G. Harmon, H. Harrington, D. Hicks. M- Hill, V. Hill. „ u Q Row S—B. Hollandsworth. D. Hoover, R. Hoover. R. Hull, A. Janes. _ u Row 9—J. Johnson. P. Jones. R. Jones. C. Kane. k. Keeney. Fifty Seniors Trauel To Famous Park Picnic Given in F-lonor of Couple In honor of their engagement. William Pinch and Metra Poller, were guests at u pot luck picnic under the direction of Albert McDonald which was held at Oak Park. Among the members of the class of '50 who at- tended were: Steadies Arthur Starr and Alice Janes; Mary Olmstead and Lyle Cobb; Jack Faust and Klorabell Fisk; Donna Aid (following In her sister Dixies (’46) steps� and Donald Shamp; Beverly Roath and Roger Reed. Stanley Van Splinter. Don Towsley. and Harold Them amused the guests by singing a few swoon songs from the band stand. Jerry Norris. C.H.S. mayor, heading the slags, was involved in a game of softball which would stop only to eat. On the Step and Fetch It’s team Charles Kane, star player hitting 99 home runs, was followed by the Step and Catch It’s team star no-hit, no-run player. Darrell Hicks. The game was a tremendous success. George Pietrogallo. star half-hack on the 1950 football team, and Jimmie Taylor, valedictorian of his class, had a heated argument concerning the question of which was the best. Brains or Brawn. In another corner of the huge, spacious park. Phyllis Jones built a beautiful castle in the sand under which were found the remains of Billy McKeag. Bob Babcock. Carl Bartholomew. Roger Bran- don. James Brock. Dan Brown. Freddy Brown. Bruce Bumford. and Vern Burgess, of the well known senior B boys enjoyed the company of the C” girls. Velma Clever. Anne Colizzi. Janet and Joan Cornelius (man shortage over) in a game of hop-scotch (chalk furnished by school.) Hill. Hill, and Hinkley. co-editors of the Charhian Staff sang the class song. We ll Never Know” from the handstand. Delores Willard. Jimmie Wilson, and Joan Wood did a few acrobatics in the trees hut when Delores got stuck on one branch the audi- ence turned to other amusement . Splurging on refreshment which consisted of Kool-atd and penny sucker , the class went deep into debt. Everyone enjoyed himself and returned to fifth hour class much refreshed. J See You in the Funnies J J Dick Tracy .................Gerald Clark J « Brenda Starr .............. Clara Mauney Boots .............................. Yvonne Hill ♦ Terry ................Jimmie lavengood Dragon I dy ................. Yvonne Hill « Downwind .................. Harold Them J J Little Itchy Itchy ......... Jerry Norris « Little Iodine .............. Jimmy Taylor « Moon Mullins ....................... Robert Hall J « Joe Palooka ................ Gerald Clark Maggie and Jiggs ...S. Hale and D. McKay ♦ Junior Yogel ................ Han Brown A school paper’s a great invention. The staff gets all the fame. The business manager the money. And the editor all the blame. —Stolen Fresh : Please. I didn't hear the question, sir? Soph.: What’s that question, sir? Jr.: What'd you say? Sr.: “Huh? What do we call a person who keeps on talking when people are no longer interested? A teacher . Row io—J. Lavengood. B. Lenon, N. Livingston. D. Martin. C. Mauney. „ „ Row 11—A. McDonald. R. McKay. B. McKeag. H. Meyers. C. Noe. . Row 12—J. Norris. M. Olmstead. J. Papoi. D. Parish. B. Patterson. „ „ Row i3—e. Patterson. G. Pietrogallo. B. Pinch. M. Potter. G. Pryor. _ _ Row 14—R. Reed, J. Roberts. M. Root. D. Shamp, P. Schrader. R.15—D. Sherman, B. Shults, M, Smith. K. Sparks. D. Springer. _ Row 1«—J. Taylor. E. Them. H. Them. D. Towsley, D. RoJ 17—J. Wilson. J. Wood. R. VanDorpe. S. Van- Splintern. _ „ Not pictured—E. Hinkley, M. Raines, A. Starr, L Sumerix. G. Thompson. 13 The i H liUUW May 25. 1957 Charlotte, Michigan ih'arvHi Wife. Do you remember Charlotte, the town where we graduated? Well, it has changed considerably if I do say so myself. As I entered the city coming from I ansing my eyes were opened wide when I saw an enormous airport with the names Ondra and Archart painted on the runway. I Journeyed farther to find a monument dedicated to Iauira Cudney in memory of her gallant attempt to make a pin point landing on the court _ house clock. Making my way down the street. I had to apply my brakes quickly to avoid hitting the former Rcta Payne and her fumily of sextuplets. I was told that her ferocious husband. Roger Ash. had deliberately scowled at the children. Stopping at Mohre’s Supreme Superior Super Service. I was involved in conversation with at- tendants Martin. Paton. and Willard, who directed me to Schneckenbcrger's fourteen story hotel for lodging. To my surprise, the manager was none j other than Dick Trumley. Eleanor Sloan, bell girl, j carried my bags to the elevator where Theodore Ross took me to the thirteenth floor. That night the management invited me to the! dining room where a floor show was to be held. While eating dinner with Bishop Shamp and bur- lesque queen Morey, we were entertained by Wayne Webb's Mud Wallowers , a very popular orchestra. Also on the program were the nation- ally famous ballet dancers McDonald and Hack who were accompanied by Joseph Pray on the bagpipes. Mayor Ackley concluded the evening's program with a short talk entitled. My Most Daring Adventures. The next morning as I gazed from my window overlooking Thornton's Junk Yard. I noticed a crowd gathering on the court house luwn. After further Investigation, the town dogcatcher. Jack Hij� s. was found to lx matching wits with a canine, while his as- sistant. Betty Sumerix. yelled for help. Final- ly the city cop. Omie Hart, with his crew of ten men came to the rescue. My eyes then: wandered to the jail where inmates Barb and Mary Lou Keeler; Bradley. Joan Kerstetter. were held for vagrancy. Later in the afternoon the city garbage truck met its fate when a street sweeper driven by Sally Sterrett collided with it. During this occur- ance I met Dick Beechler. who Is city librarian and discussed the novel. A Weed Clrows in Ben- nett . As the conversation continued Dick told me various incidents which had happened in town. Dick Cooper and Pete Csatlos. managers of the “Ladies' Ready Wear store had i , been tarred and feathered by the ' Wild Women's Society whose •“ m leaders were Mary Lou Caughey. Qa 1 Marian Ball. Mary Ellen Freed and fp T Rhoda Ottney. News commentator 4 __ n .•■rn Baum aaid the meat were last seen, on the road to Mor- occo. Going on my way some- what amused. I bumped into the street cleaners. Brewster Grier. Francis Kane and Betty LeVanway. who are lietter known as the Swamp Angels of this era. Stepping up in society I visited Harold Cheney, editor of the Charlotte Dally Blow who was having a paper doll party. Among the many outstanding celebrities, were opera singers Donna Clifford and Keith Gldner. who sang “Emphasize the Affirmative composed by Harold Buchholz. The high light of the party was when Justice V. Archer united Mary Lou Bolder and Junior Tuckcy in holy matrimony. On the way to the hotel that night I stopped at Smuts' Park to hear the music played by the Salvation Army. To my amazement the leader was Roderick Van Dyke Yates with Grace Shaull at the drums and Sheridan Walter- worth shaking the tambourine. Arriving at the hotel exhausted and thirsty. I made my way to the bar and sipped down one of bartender Dan Fuller's cocktail specials. Later. I was engaged in a game of poker which netted card sharks Gertrude Heinz� and Frances Smith my small fortune. Disgusted and dismayed I re- tired for the night Just as I was about to enter my rooms, the maid. Burleigh Wellman, was leav- ing after opening the bed and laying out my slip- pers. At six the next morning I was rudely awak- ened by the blasting horns of the Buckley Sister’s NEWSY NAMES DAN FI LLER Went to dinner Dan Fuller PHYLLIS HACK Buys ax Phyllis Hack” FRANCIS KANE Broke chair Francis Kane” RAY MOHRE Gained weight Ray Mohre RETA PAYNE Fall down stairs Reta Payne JOE PRAY Naughty boy Joe Pray LAURA SOUTHWARD Likes warm weather Laura “Southward” LAUREL STARR Visits Hollywood Laurel Starr NORMA TANNER Sits in sun Norma Tanner” DOROTHY WALKER Car go bust Dorothy Walker PHYLLIS WHITE Sees ghost Phyllis White” ROBERT WOODMAN Coal short Robert Woodman” ESTHER WRIGHT Knows the answer Esther Wright circus. Darling, here I was. broke und u circus In town. So I ventured to the Blodget-Farrler pawn shop. That afternoon I was forced to walk to the circus for my dependable 1955 Ricker had suddenly collapsed. Apparently out of nowhere appeared Bert Jane, famous black head picker, who obliging- ly gave me a lift. While at the circus. I came into contact with many more of the class of '45. Junior King, inter nationally known lion tamer, was attempting to stick his head into the mouth of a poor little mis- guided pussy cat. Next I visited the Rulison-Roys- lon flea menagerie which is a very itchy proposi- tion. Glancing at a poster, the name Laurel Starr caught my eye. It read. World’s Largest Fat Woman—Three Hundred Sixty-live Pounds. With my mind somewhat befuddled. I headed for the main tent. There, ring mistress Norma Marshall introduced the first act. The women on the flying trapeeze which turned out to be a song sung by French. Haigh and Frey. After this ordeal 1 was aroused by main usher. Pierce, who had stuck a Iwttle of LeVan's Smelling Salts under my nose. The fol- lowing act was a little more thrilling and blood- thirsty. as professional boxer Rosemary Lynd out- pointed amateur Beverly Lipsey in a closely matched l� out. It was so blood-curdling that referees E. Wright and D. Wright fainted. Dr. Richard L. Peck, however, soon revived them. A tragedy came with the next act. Bonnie Ging- rich famed tight wire walker, fell from a height of one hundred feet and lighted in the brawny arms of Robert Woodman who tried to break her fall. Well, he did. Funeral services will be held for him tomorrow. At this point I left, to avoid fur- ther perturbation. Reaching the main gate. I was knocked down brutally by Norma Tanner, a snake charmer with a vicious, bone crushing, garter snake wrapped around her neck. Having lost all control of my mind after seeing such sights. I began frothing at the mouth. Immediately they called Virginia Shaw, the veterinarian, and Geraldine Harmon, and Esther Robins, her assistants. Seemingly by the grace of God. Vernon Gresso. an old friend, rescued me from the patient-hungry veterinarians. After chatting with him I discovered he is an attendant at the Kalamazoo Nut House. For my health he advised me to go to Gay's Turkish Baths For Women, sure cure for your ailments. He said. “He cured my wives, the former Phylli.- Wletzke and Phyllis White: he should be aide to cure you.” With this I left and went straight j to my hotel for a good night's sleep. The screeching of sirens interrupted my dreams; 14 President’s Messape As four years of hard work and study. Inter- mingled. of course, with many good times, draw to a close, we of the class of ’45 can look back and recall many worthwhile activities and projects completed. Outstanding among these activities were the junior play, the annual magazine sales, which grossed over $1100. topping all previous records, the Junior-senior banquet and prom, the annual senior class Christmas card sales, another money, making enterprise which also set a record-break- ing mark, and various other lesser activities. As freshmen and sophomores, members of the (lass of '45 were active in school affairs, aiding In scrap drives, and other war effort activities, and taking part in assemblies and student organiza- tions. In uddition to these muny extra-curricular activ- ities. the class has attained an excellent record as a whole, scholastically with each of the first ten of the class maintaining better than a B aver- age. All of these things could not have been accom- plished. had it not been for the co-operation and willingness to work of all the members of the class and for the capable and understanding guid- ance of our advisers. As president of the class of '45. I should like to take these few lines to thank all those people who so willingly helped on all class projects during this past year for their fine co-operation. In ad- dition I wish to express my appreciation to our advisers. Mrs. Marena Ktplinger. Miss Winifred Wells, and Mr. Earl Huston, who have helped us so much. So much for the past. With the end of this four year period, we are closing one book and opening another, one whose pages hold much for us that is exciting, interesting, painful, heart- breaking—the book of Life. We are entering a world which will be entirely new to us. and it is for this world that the last four years have attempted to prepare us. We are entering the world in very uncertain times. Many or us will be entering the armed forces soon. Many of our group have already left to fight. To those who have left and those who will be leaving, we wish. Good Luck. Others of us will be going on to school, or taking our places In Industry. From here, it's up to us. and to each and every member of the class I say again. Thank you for your fine co-operation throughout the year, and the best of luck to you all. JACK HESS. '45. President. -a « ■ ■ ♦ « « « Bev. Paton— I'm mad at Ned. Lois Willard— But why?” Bev. Paton— He knows so many naughty songs.” Lois Willard— Does he sing them to you?” Bev. Paton—“No. the mean thing, he only whistles them. S. Stucky: Adlos. B. Montgomery: What's that? S. Stucky: Goodbye—Spanish. B. Montgomery: Carbolic Acid. S. Stucky: What's that? B. Montgomery: “Goodbye—any language.” of Joyce Southerland and Dorothy Walker, and brought ine promptly tQ my feet. Hearing tin cry of tire, and smelling smoke, nightie in hand. I rushed to the window to find myself surrounded by flames! Your loving husband, Leroy Steward P. S.—What did I do? I went right down and mailed this letter. See You in the Funnies Dick Tracy ........George McDonald Brenda Starr ........Norma Tanner Boots ................Beverly Paton Terry ................Dick Beech ler Dragon Lady ........Barbara Bradley Downwind .....Dick Schneckenberger Little Itchy Itchy....Sally Sterrett Little Iodine ..........June Smuts Moon Mullins ......Jimmie Thornton Joe Palooka .............Ray Mohre Maggie and Jlggs....C. M. Morey and D. Beechler Junior Yogel .............Jack Hess iivnici: The MAH MAX 1945 Charhian Statement of Income and expenditures SOURCES OF INCOME: |lunh money from seniors ..........$ 600, Staff contributions ............... Sale of business manager's bicycle... for retouching faculty pictures ..... 300 Sale of waste paper .................. 90 Salvage of Miss Wells rubber heels 4 Sale of photogruphlc manager's «luminum curlers to Lockheed .... 5 Pat rons .......................... 400.00 .03 .32 003.07 .000.00 .000.0« 596.42 .o; jolal ............................61.000.000.00 EXPENDITURES: One bicycle for business manager ....$ .58 Christmas present for Miss Wells .... .08 Afternoon snacks for Staff during I)eceml� er .......................... __ 987.75 Expenses of advertising staff ........ 5.073.00 Hail for advertising staff ............ 10.000.00 Afternoon snacks for staff during January .............................. 2.982.43 One date—Cooper ............................. .13 Valentine for Miss Wells .................... .08 (Jone with the wind .................... 4.842.58 Afturnon snacks for staff In February and March ................... 3.215.00 One typewriter ............................. 1-69 Typewriter ribbons ................... 175.032.00 One date—Cooper 4-15-45 ..................... .13 Bicarbonate of sod a Cooper 4-16-45 12.085.84 Tires for business manager's bicycle 1.000.00 Erasers .............................. 777.870.00 Easter basket for Miss Wells ............. .18 Afternoon snacks for staff In April and May .............................. 5.101.05 Midnight oil ........................... 1.800.91 Engraving, printing, covers, handl- ing and costs for 400 copies of 1945 Charhian ...................... 5-67 Total 61.000.000.00 Mother Goose a la 194) Once upon a time, there lived Just outside u big. dark forest, a wee. small girl named Little Red Riding Hood (alias Laurel Starri who was for- ever gay and happy. Mrs. Riding Hood (Reta Payne in disguise) widow of the famous ex-black- marketeer Francis Kune Riding Hood, who died in Sing-Sing, cared for her only child by baking pies for all the neighbors. One day after Mrs. Riding Hood had finished her ttaking she called to Little Red and asked her to take a pie to Grandma Rulison Riding Hood. Placing it in her basket the little girl hopped on her motor-bike and was off through the woods. Knroute she came upon the three little pigs. Piggy Fuller. IMggy Hess, and Piggy Csatlos. counter- feiting gas ration coupons. Deciding to accompany her. they quickly put on their Jet-propelled roller-skates. At the fork they did not notice the sign No Left-Hand Turn ami were stopped by traffic cop Goldilocks' Smuts who had taken over the job since the man power shortage Unknown to the travellers. Big Bad Wolf Hart was skimming swiftly along ul ove them in his helicopter scheming in his cunning way to deliver them to Simple Simon Heechler. who wanted to learn Mrs. Riding Hood’s secret formula for bak- ing pies. At Grandma's spacious country estate the four of them retired to the backyard to take a dip in her seventy-live foot pool still unaware of the dan- ger lurking al ove them. All of a sudden the Three Blind Mice. Martin. McDonald, and Mohre. who were sunbathing on the lawn sighted the Big Bail Wolf bearing down upon the unsuspecting victims Md called to them to flee. Reaching the house be- fore him. the Three Piggies slammed the door in his face. After phoning Tom Thumb Ackley to come and escort Red home, the group settled down to a quiet game of poker. The butler. Crooked Man Grrsso. won the game In his crooked way ami all started quarreling. Suddenly there came a knock at the door. On opening it. who should appear but Old Mother Hubbard Sterrett bringing Grandma «••me hoarded canned goods. When Tom Ackley arrived. Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Piggies said goodbye anti started home again. But while buzzing along. Piggy Hess suddenly disappeared into u deep hole in the middle of the road and when they looked down to see what had become of him who should they see but Jack and Jill (Donna Clifford and Bert Jane) moon- shining Pepsi-Cola in an underground cave. After tilling up they continued home without further mishap. Dear Uncle Andy. Seeing as how you have helped so many others I am hoping that you will be able to help me at this time also. Now don't say NO yet—it isn't a loan. Although 1 can always use a little extra.) What I want is ADVICE—you know, the kind Dorothy Dix hands out to the girls. The situation is this. My dear, sweet wife (Oh. how I love the woman—she has such a beautiful throat, perfect for strangling) Just doesn't under- stand me and all my household worries. All this planning of meals and such is lowering my morale to the freezing point and she never suggests tak- ing me out to dinner anymore—I think she’s ashamed of my dishpan hands. It's almost im- possible to keep them white and soft when I have all these dishes to do for the family (all thirteen of us) and the washings and scrubbings. That washing is another cause for argument. Just the other day she complained that all the girls were noticing her tattle-tale grey shirts. (1 really don't understand it either as I use Oxydol the same as all the other boys do.) And here I am In the midst of spring house- cleaning—slaving, slaving all day long (not even a servant anymore either you know. Our last one. Horace, got a better job at Wilcox-Gay and left us flat.) And then last night wifey came in and complained that I was always too tired to go any- place with her «.nymore. She goes out to the club every night now and I Just know there is an- other man in her life—he must be blond because I found a blond hair on her suit. My question. Uncle Andy, is this. Shall I leave and go home to Father for awhile and play hard to get or shall I remain here and try to make my- self more attractive in her eyes. This is yours for the answering. Hopefully yours. Hen-Pecked. Dear Hen-Pecked. I grieve for you! Your situation, however, is that of many men at the present time. By letting the No Vote Bill for Men pass, our beloved President Bessie Belch (I hope she kicks the bucket before long) has taken away many of the rights of our class. We men must show the women who's 1k ss. Tell her that she can run the office as she wishes, but that you'll run the house the way you want to. If this doesn't work, when you get out of the hos- pital. by all means go home to Father. The latter, of course, applies only if he hasn't come to you first. Remember Absence makes the heart grow fonder. At least so they tell me—my wife and I have been separated for fifteen years! Thank you for writing. Yours truly. Uncle Andy. 1st Cannibal: The chief has hay fever. 2nd Cannibal: “Serves him right. I told him not to eat that grass widow.” Miss Wells: Do you read Poe?” Geo. Stucky: Naw. I read pretty good. Some people are so dumb that they think the Saturday Evening Post is a place to tie horses. Mr. Huston: What is found in sea water be- sides sodium-chloride?” C. Fields: “Fish! Policeman— Didn't you hear me call you to stop? Elaine Mohre— Oh. was that you? I thought it was some one I had run over.” There was a naughty Mr.. Who hugged a girl and Kr. At which she took flight And so the next night This naughty Mr. Kr. Sr. If love is blind And lovers cannot see. Why in the dickens Doesn't some girl love me? —D. Cooper Private Life of “Gravel Gertie” Monday—Dear Diary? Just got in from a date with the cutest sailor—met him at a U. S. 0. dance and can he dance, and can he - - -? ? ? Tuesday—Woke up this morning with a ghastly headache, but received a cure for it this eve- ning when Frankie gave out with All or Nothing At All” at the Eaton—I love that boy! ! ! ! Wednesday—Met an old flame of mine who is home on leave from the Navy—Asked me for a date—accepted—also, have a date with the Army wonder which one will establish the first beach-head? ? ? Thursday—School was same old drag. Saw the gang at Bruno's after school. Went down and played a game of tennis—got ready for my dates —almost had wur on the home front when the Army and Navy met— both ended up by having a wonderful time. Friday—Yea! ! Last day of school—cute little freshman asked me for a date—too young— this man shortage—wish a certain tall, dark senior would book me up—went on a hay ride to-night—more fun— Saturday—Had a phone call from some Jerk at school—Just a kid—(probably would have taken me to an early show and a soda after- wards). Managed to snag a date with a cer- tain senior—got stood up (imagine). He must have made up with her —I’ll never speak to him aguin—went out wfih the gang instead —went to a house party—mmmmmm! !!!!!! Met Pat's cousin (Marine)—nice—except he couldn't dance— Got Corns for My Country what a night— Sunday—The wind up of a perfect week-end — glad I have a strong constitution. Life of LeRoy Monday — Guess I’ll tell mother I'm sick or don't feel good. Be- sides I have a test. Tuesday—Went to Eaton Rapids yesterday. Whistled at a blonde. More women! ! ! Wednesday — Got a date with Suzy? (that blonde) Hub-a-hub-a. What a woman! Went to school. Have eight hours to make up. After school had a coke at Bruno's. Get kicked out for making too much noise. Thursday—Went to school again toduy very dull! After school had a malted. Started to Grand I dge nt seven-thirty. Had to hitch-hike—oh. for some gas! Picked up a cute red head— What a woman! Even if I did have to walk all the way home. Friday—Exams! Didn't study! Oh. my feet are killing me! Never again will I walk so far —no woman's worth it. Wonder what Suzy's doing? Went to the show with the gang. Got to get some sleep. A heavy date Is coming up tomorrow night. Saturday A. M.—Mom's house cleaning. I've been up since 5:30. These women just won’t leave a guy alone. Went up town for a few minutes. When I got home washed Dad’s car so he'd let me use it tonight.—Oh. Suzy! P. M.—Oh. heavens! I ran out of gas and ripped the fender on Dad's car. Suzy's rasp berry lipstick beats all! 1 believe I'm in love! ! Sunday—What will Dad say when he sees his car? Oh. my head is splitting! ! ! “Sweetie There was a little man His name was “Sweetie Gay He had a sense of humor And always liked to play. Until one night the girls caught him right And now he's home to stay. Two heads, two arms, two hands What a hunk of man He never shirks a duty unless he possibly can i Now for the women He does his stuff Buys them things on the cuff To end this tale of woe Here's to Sweetie Gay. our Hero? ? ? Don Furu: Have you put the cat out. Eric?”' Eric Furu: Naw. I didn't even know it was on fire. 15 Thv 1'HAHMAA sroitrs Oriole Gridders End ’44 Season Undefeated Gridiron Sees Active Season Mohres and Moore High Point Men; Smoothness Dazes Opponents With nine returning lettcrmen and a host of aide reserves. Charlotte open- ed its foot tail season by downing a scrappy und persistent Lakevlew. After a scoreless first half the Orioles came back and twice shoved the ball over for touchdowns. The final score was 14-0. Ray Mohre and Don Moore making the touchdowns. The following game with Belding was the Orioles' first home appearance of the season, and a crowd of somt- 2.000 fans was at the game. From start to finish the game was all Char- lotte. with Bob Mohre. Ray Mohre. and Don Moore doing most of the ball carrying. The Orioles scored twice in the second quarter and once in the third frame. Holding's lone counter came in the fourth quarter. Final score 20-7. The following week, the high spirit- ed Orioles Journeyed to Mason where one of the toughest games of the sea- son took place. The Masonites, fight- ing like demons, staved off threat after threat, but weakened in the fourth quarter and Don Moore. Orange and Black full-back toted the pigskin across the goal line. During the game a Mason player was seriously injured and had to be carried from the field. Mason, an underrated team, had the distinction of l cing the only team to hold Charlotte to a single touchdown. Grand Ledge Battle Nip and Tuck The next week found a cautious and delitarate Charlotte team playing the powerful Comets of Grand Ledge, led by their triple threat star. Rex Car- row. Grand I dge had previously lost Just one encounter. The game was a see-saw tattle with tath teams scor- ing twice in the first hulf but in the second half the Gotalites scored again while holding Grand I edge at bay. The final score 20-13. Octotar 20. the Orioles played host to the Hastings Saxons, a long tune rival and supposedly strong team. Five minutes after the kick-off the Orange and Black eleven scored on a pass from B. Mohre to R. Mohre. Again halfway in the second period came another tally, making the count 14-0; but a few minutes later all the cheering subsided for B. Mohre was carried off the field with a wrenched knee. The game then gradually turn- ed Into u rout with C.H.S. the victors to the tune of 27-0. Oriole Eleven Dazzles Howell The following week at Bennett field, the Orioles registered their sixth vic- tory at the expense of Howell. From start to finish the game was all Char- lotte and swiftly turned into a run- away. The Howell eleven was dazed by the smooth ball handling and finesse which the Orioles displayed. In the last quarter a whole second string team was on the field. The game end- ed 39-0 in Charlotte’s favor. Traveling to Everett November 3 Charlotte rang up its seventh consecu- tive victory to the score of 27-0. The Orioles went through a scoreless first period, but early in the second frame a pass from V. Gresso to J. Bray spelled touchdown. As the half was drawing to a close, another pass, this one from R. Mohre to J. Pray register- ed another six points. The second half followed true to the first with the Netters Plan Full Schedule 1st row: B. Hart. W. Holmes. R. Gay. 2nd row: C. Lindblom. R. Huffman. M. Tharp. R. Packard. D. Johansen. fjr o c I’cf f icfs HARRY ACKLEY—Harry has accumulated four letters—two of them throwing the shot in track, and two by playing j tackle on the football team. DICK BEECHLER—Dick has won two letters in football at the position of center. He was selected on the all-state class! B team for this position this year. He has also won a letter in basketball where he played guard. HAROLD CHENEY—Harold has to his credit two “C’s” in track, which he won by running the dashes and broad jumping. DAN FULLER— Big Dan” has won three letters in football for his stellar work at tackle. He also was elected captain of the championship team of '44. ROGER GAY— Sweetie” won three “D’s” playing tennis at Dowagiac and his last year here acquired ‘‘C’s” playing number one singles and doubles in tennis, and was a reserve on the basketball squad. VERN GRESSO—Vern, during his high school career, has garn- ered three letters in football as a blocking back, and two in basketball where he played both guard and forward. BOB HART—“Omie” collected two letters in tennis, playing both doubles and singles, and a JACK HESS—Jack has won one four singles. Orioles again touching pay dirt twice. I The tight Charlotte defense allowed j Everett just one first down. •Lil Brown Jug Returned to C.H.S. Armistice Day. the day of the an- nual football game between Charlotte and Eaton Rapids, was one of victory and history for Charlotte high school, for this victory not only brought back the little brown jug. but it also was the last barrier to an undefeated sea- son- „ _ The game began in true Eaton Rap t(jg—Charlotte style with most of the ball playing being done in the middle | of the field. The first half ended In a 0 to 0 tie. Halfway in the third quart- er Ray Mohre took the ball from Vern Gresso on a Statue of Litarty play, and scampered 33 yards for a touchdown. Eaton Rapids failed to | “C in cross country. letter in tennis, playing number make a comeback and shortly after the j fourth quarter was underway, R. Mohre again took the ball for a touch- down. this time on a dash through the center. As the game drew to a dose.] the Oriole eleven again threatened, but a fumble on the Eaton Rnpids 26 yard line ended the rally. This victory made the ninth time that the Orioles have defeated the Islanders in an Armistice Day series, which dates back to 1921. Eaton Rapids has emerged victor in eleven contests and j three were tie games. According to latest reports Conch Gotal is on his knees pleading with Ronald Brown to pleuse give up his latest enterprise of selling baked goods. Now. boys, you mustn't eat ta- tween meals. - 16 CHS Squad To Go Down As Best Ever Spirit and Teamwork Given Credit for Success by Coach Gobel Hats off, students of Charlotte high school, to our fighting, victorious, foottall team, one that will no doubt go down in history us one of the best elevens ever to don the Grunge and Black uniform of Charlotte. To back up their brilliant record os an undefeated team, the Orioles can rely on statistics. In the eight games played. Charlotte rolled up a total of 166 points, while holding their oppon- ents to a mere twenty. The only two teams that faced the Orioles and felt pay dirt were Grand l edge and Belding. Grand Ledge making thirteen points and Belding making seven. Not only did the team have a tight defense, hut their offense was consistent all season. Mason was the lone team to hold the rampaging Orioles to one touchdown. Spirit and Cooperation Responsible for Success Coach Gotal attributed the undefeat- ed season to the fine spirit and com- plete co-operation of the squad. He called them. “The ta‘8t hunch of boys I have ever worked with. Except for a few plays that were run out of the “T and the single wing back, this year the squad used a double wing tack formation almost exclusively. Some thirty mid plays were run out of these formations. Another important factor in the success of the leant was its size. The average weight of the starting line- up was 165.6 pounds per man. Al- though large in size, the team was fast and maneuverable. The usual starting lineup was as follows: J. Bray and E. Zimmerlee, ends; Fuller and T. Martin, tackles; I). Schnecken- target' and B. Wolcott, guards; and D. Beechler at the pivot position. In the backfield there were Ray Mohre, quarterback, and signal caller; Bob Mohre, Halfback; Vern Gresso. half- back and Don Moore, fullback. Of this team. Bray. Fuller. Schneckenberger. Beechler, R. Mohre, and V. Gresso are seniors. Their presence will ta sorely missed next fall. Also due credit should ta given the reserves, for without them no team can withstand u good season. Many of these boys such as Shanip, Mc- Donald. Krusell. Ackley, Derby, and Youngs pluyed much of the time. Racqueteers Face Tough 45 Schedule Facing a tough schedule against two (Mass A teams and one Class B, Charlotte opened Its tennis practice. Number one singles Is held down by the capable Roger Gay. who has twice travelled to the State and National semi-finals. In the number two posi- tion we find junior. Wayne Holmes, a previous letter winner. In the nuin- tar three slot Is Robert Hart and number four Is Carl Lindblom. sopho- more. who Is playing his first season. Number five singles is undecided. The two double teams are composed of R. Gay and R. Hart, and W. Holmes and C. Lindblom. spouts Thv ru xmuw Quintet Holds Circuit Crown Second Year East Lansing Downs Cobelite Squad in Regional Final With returning lelterinen. B. Mohre. H Mohre. I). Moore. J. Pray and V. Gresso. Charlotte successfully opened It� 44 '45 basketball season hy down iDC a strong. fighting IIuhIIiikh five. The game was a hard-played see- saw buttle with both teams trying to forge ahead. Since it was the first encounter of the season for both the teams, many scoring opportunities . and shots were missed. Scoring hon- ors went to K. Mohre of Charlotte and Myers of Hastings, collecting nine and I ten points respectively. Final score 1 December 8 found the local team in Everett to meet the Vikings. From j the opening whistle on. the game was never in doubt with Charlotte having I a field day. B. Mohre. ace Oriole forward, garnered 20 points. The out- come was 47-11 with Charlotte on the long end. Grand Ledge Game Thriller The following Tuesday. Charlotte played host to the Comets of Grand {«edge, a game of thrills galore. With a tally in the first few seconds, the Comets held their lead all through the first half, with Carter, the sharp- shooting Grand Ledge center, collect- ing 8 of their 15 points. The second half opened with the Orioles dropping in a tally followed by a return score on the part of the Comets. This even exchange eontinu ► ed until the last two minutes of the third |uurter when the Orange and Black team forged ahead 32-28. Apparently sparked by their third quarter drive, the Orioles continued to add to their lead in the fourth quarter by picking up 8 points to their opponents' 4. The game ended 40-32 In Charlotte's favor. Mid-Season Undefeated Travelling to Howell. Charlotte reg- j istered its fourth consecutive victory; with a score of 33-25. The game was hard-fought with many personal and technical fouls being called. Bob Mohre and Don Moore, and Cook of Howell shared the scoring honors with 10 points each. Trailing at half time 23-19. Char lotte runic through with a last half push led by Bob Mohre and defeated Class C Napoleon 47-39. Napoleon, pre- viously was undefeated. High scorers for the night were B. Mohre with 19 points and Griffin of Napoleon with 13 Hitting their mid-season stride, the Orioles easily vanquished Mason to the score of 44 20. At half time the score read 22-9. High point men were the two Mohres and Moore, each con- necting for 11 points. Pierce of the Maroons dropped in 6. Continuing their hot pace, the Or- ioles. registered their seventh victory at the expense of the hapless Island- ers of Baton Rapids. Being com- pletely outclassed. the Cardinals never endangered the lead built up by the local . The outcome was 46-26 in Charlotte’ favor, with D. Moore and J I’ray netting 15 and 13 points re- spectively. In one of the fastest games of the season Charlotte laid low the Grand I .edge Comets to- the score of 38-32. Tin gumo was fought on a nip and tuck basis with the half time score 18-17 in Charlotte’s favor. Directly after the second half opened the Orioles jumped into the lead and at Thinclads Have Good Season 1st. row: A. Williams, D. White. O. Hice, J. Loucks. B. Mohre, C- Weaver, H. Ackley. R. Mohre. J. Pray. 2nd. row R. Oebler, S. Haigh. E. Furu. R. King, A. Blaine. D. Furu. D. Rosenbrook. D. Schultz, R. Dane 3rd. row: M. Horn. H. Langmaack. A. Fox. O. Loveland. M. Ells. P. Buraley, W. Holmes. R. Packard. E. Platt. J. Martin, tth. row: Coach Gobel. A. Foster. R. Santee. M. Mason. Oiio c Fvalhvrs BERTRAM JANE—“Bert won two letters as manager of the basketball team, and one as a reserve center in football. JUNIOR KING—.Junior earned his letters by running cross- country and playing reserve halfback on the football team. GEORGE MCDONALD—“Mac , during his three years in C.H.S. has won three letters in football, playing end and fullback, two letters in basketball as a reserve guard and center, and two more in track running the hurdles and throwing the shot. RAY MOHRE—Ray has earned three letters in football, playing quarterback, three letters in basketball as a guard, and one letter for running the cross country course. He also was selected captain of the 1944-45 basketball team. JOSEPH PRAY—“Joe has acquired two letters each in football, basketball and track, besides winning one in cross country. In track he placed first in the half-mile at the state meet and in doing so, broke a school record. He played end anil forward on the football and basketball teams. EDWARD SHAMP—Ed received his letter for playing reserve tackle on the football team. Sophomores Champions in Interclass Track Meet Bob Mohre and Doug White, taking six first places, led the class of '47 to an easy intramural track meet victory. Their score was 46 points. The juniors took second with a score of 39. seniors third with 26. and the freshmen next with 22. Results for the meet were as fol- lows: 120 yd. high hurdles. White sophomore, first; McDonald, senior, second; and Santee, freshman, third; time 20 ; 100 yd. dash. Weaver, jun- ior. first. Loucks. junior and Radee. freshman, tied for second, time 11.4”; 1 mile run. B. Mohre. sophomore, first. Williams, sophomore, second. Tharp, junior, third, time 5.02.3”; 140 yd. dash. Radee. first. Clark, soph- omore. third, time 61.1 ; 220 yd. low hurdles. White, first. R. Mohre. senior, second. B Mohre. third, time 27.2 : 220 yd. dash. Weaver, first. Loucks. second. Mayne. freshman, third, time 24.3 ; 880 yd. run. B. Mohre. first. Mice, junior, second; Krusell. junior, third, time 2.17.5 ; Relay, juniors first, sophonfores sec- ond. freshmen third, and seniors last, time 1.49.1 ; pole vault. B. Mohre. first. R. Mohre. second. R. Radee. third, height 10 ft., shot put. G. Mc- Donald. first. D. Moore, junior, sec- ond. Ackley, senior, third, distance 40.8 ft., high Jump. R. Mohre. first. I). Moore, second. Nlsse. freshman, third, height ft i! in., broad Jump. White, first. Radee. second. B. Mohre. third, distance 18 ft. 7 in. Under the Shower Has Sweetie” Gay’s escapade to Oak Park with the Hags finally leak- ed out? This topic is the center of much discussion. What happened to Dick Cooper’s foot? Was it an accident high jump- ing or did Barb step on it? It has been told that after Dr. Barker's talk on health. Keith Gldner drank so much water, he nearly died of internal drowning. Mr. McCall: Do you guarantee this hair-restorer? Mr. Behrens: Better than that, sir. We give a comb with every bot- tle. DICK SCHNECKENBERGER—Dick collected three letters play- ing guard on the football team. Twice he was placed on the second string all conference team. JAMES THORNTON—“Jim won his letter running on the cross country team. the end of the third quarter Char- lotte was on top 27-23. Then Grand Ledge, led by Tetnan. rallied and with three minutes to go the game stood at 32-32. Charlotte then came through with 6 more points to win the game. Perfect Record Broken January 23. the Orange and Black quintet travelled to Napoleon, where they received their first defeat. The game was a give and take battle with both teams forging ahead at various times, only to lose the lead again. A final last quarter spurt put Napoleon ahead and there the game ended. Pray collected 14 points for Char- lotte nnd Dean of Napoleon dumped In 21. The following Friday the Orioles en- tertained Everett. The game was slow in getting under motion and the first half ended with Charlotte just ahead 15-12. but from the beginning of the third period, the Orioles scored at will nnd went on to win 40-25. Playing heads-up hall nil the way. the Orioles went on to defeat the Mason Maroons to the score of 46-37. This was the seventh conference win of the season for Charlotte. Moore and Pray were high point men with 15 and 14 points. February 9 found the Orange and Black engaging the Eaton Rapids Cardinals there. The Oriole lead, which they built up In the first quart- er was never endangered as they won 43-28. R. Mohre connected for 14 points. Charlotte hurdled Its last Imrrier to a conference championship hy de- feating Howell 38-32. in the local gym. Moore, alone, accounted for 20 of the , Orioles' 38 points. Cook of Howell led his team with 11. Playing their last game of the regular season. Charlotte, for the sec- ond time, went down defeated, this time at the hands of the Hastings’ Saxons 36-30. The first two quarters were played on fairly even terms with j Hastings leading at the half 18-13. hut. the Saxons rallied in the third period i and built up a twelve point lead. The Orange and Black, having a hard time hitting the basket, gradually gained but ended 6 points shy. Foster of Hastings stood out with 13 points. Tournament Has Ups and Downs Again Charlotte was selected for the district tournament with 8 teams of Class B and C. Charlotte in its game with Lake- view completely smothered the small quintet from Battle Creek and nearly Does your husband talk In his sleep? “No! and It’s terribly exasperating. He Just grins. ! doubled the score. D. Moore, sharp- shooting Oriole center, displayed a spectacular under-the-hasket perform •BM which netted 22 points. The Orange and Black outscored the Spar- tans in every quarter and at no time were they ever threatened. 55-36. Hastings defeated Eaton Rapids hy a lop-sided score and in doing so earn- ed themselves a chance in the District finals. Charlotte, stung hy their previous defeat at the hands of the Saxons, overpowered the Hastings five and won 31-26. giving them the district trophy and a shot at the regionals at Albion. There the Gohelite five drew Albion for their first encounter and after a hard-fought battle emerged victors to the score of 34-32. B. Mohre. Oriole forward, dumped in 13 points. In the final game of the year, the Trojans of East Lansing dealt the Orioles a 31 28 defeat. Some of the statistics for the sea- I son are as follows; Total points 713. j opponents’ total points 542. offensive , average 39.6 pts. per game, defensive average 30.1. During the year four cagers collect- ed over 100 points. I). Moore led the team with 169; then B. Mohre. with 159: R. Mohre. with 141; and J. Pray with 138. 17 SNAPSHOTS 1. Cooper and cow. Identify cow. 2. All dressed up to ko dancing. 3. Is It ax bad as all that? 4. How do you ride it. Huffman? 5. She flew through the air.” 6. Queenie Tanner.” 7. Is it cold. Thornton? 8. What a mixture!” 9. Heat it out. Wacky. 17. Careful. Lou Ann. 10. That’s my baby! 18. Ho-hum. when do we 11. Sea Scout pals.” 19. Smile at the birdie. 12. Mud-pie chemist? 20. Handsome boy. 13. Sweet and lovely. 21. Peek-a-boo. 14. Startled. Colleen? 22. What an eyeful! 15. Office girls. 23. Oh. so solemn!” 16. “Camera shy.” 18 SNAPSHOT The rmwiii t v 1. “Friday nite jitterbugs.'’ 8. “What’ve you got there, kids?” 16. “What’s the matter. Doris, mad?” 2. “Bug In your mouth, Easley? 9. “Just being quiet and looking pretty. 17. “Ned. Omie. and Ray four years ago.' 3. “Laughing Boy. 10. “Smile pretty. Joan. 18. “Dancing in the dark.” 4. “Hold tight. Gordon! 11. “Something must be interesting.” 19. “What are you fishing for. Sis?” 5. “I'll tell you something if you won’t 12. “Funny men of the Journalism Carnival. 20. “Nothin’ to do. tell anyone else. 13. “Songbirds Davids ar.d Dobbratz. 21. “Looking up. 6. “My. my. Calvin, how sweet you look! 14. “Clown Band. 22. “King and Queen of the Hobos. 7. “What a determined pose! 15. “Where did you get those clothes? 19 The Mlllfllll V C'AI.EMIAIt l IH; oih. m atio IMIKX ST II OO L ( A L K II A 1C OIKI. M TIO Alumni News Issue 1 .................... Page 3 Issue 2 ...................... Page 3 Issue 2 ...................... Page 4 Issue 3 ...................... Page 4 Issue 4 ...................... Page 4 Issue 5 ...................... Page 4 Issue 5 .......-.............. Page 5 Issue 6 ...................... Page 3 Issue 7 ...................... Page 2 Issue 8 ...................... Page 2 Issue 10 ..................... Page 4 Issue 11 ..................... Page 1 Issue 12 ..................... Page 4 Issue 13 ..................... Page 4 Issue 14 ..................... Page 1 Band Issue 2 ...................... Page 1 Issue 2 ...................... Page 4 Issue 3 ...................... Page 2 Issue 11 ..................... 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November 11—Annual footlwll game with Eaton Rapids here. (Won 12-0) November 13—Home talent assembly. (Produced by Girl Reserves) November 14—Football-Band Banquet. (Ah. food) November 16 Orange 6c Black. November 21 Junior Play. (“Headed for Eden ) November 22 Turkey Trot. (Another Girl Reserve success) November 23-24—Thanksgiving vacation. (That's something to be thankful for) November 28—Movie. (“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”) November 30 Report cards. (Ouch!) December 1—Basketball; Hastings, here. (Won 29-27) December 1—F.F.A. lx jrs view Chicago sights. Decembers—Basketball: Everett, there. (Won 44-11) December 12—Basketball; Grand Ledge, here. (Won 40-32) December 13—Girl Reserve Christmas Party. (Grade school guests) December 14—Orange 6: Black. (A spicy morsel) December IS—-Basketball: Howell. (Won 33-25) December 15—Grade School Christmas Assembly. December 1«—Orange Black. (A nice fat Christmas issue) December 21—Basketball; Napoleon, here. (Won 47-39) December 22—Christmas Assembly. December 22—Leap Year Dance. (Sponsored by the seniors) December 22-January 2—Christmas vacation. (Hot dog) January 3—Back to school once again. (Fun while it lasted) January 5—Basketball; Mason, there. (Won 14-20) January 11—Orange 6c Black. January 12—Basket ball: Eaton Rapids, here. (Won 46-26) January 17-18—Exams, i Half through) January 19—Basketball: Grand Ledge. (Won 38-32) January 23—Basketball; Napoleon, there. (I«ost 49-46) January 25—Senior Assembly. (What figures) January 25—Report cards. (Always something to take the Joy from life) January 26—Basketball; Everett, here. (Won 40-23) February 1—Orange 6c Black. February 2—Basketball: Mason, here. (Won 46-37) February 7—County Teachers' Institute. (No school) February 8—Charhian Sale Assembly. February 8-16—Charhian Sale Campaign. (Who will win� February 9- Basketball; Eaton Rapids, there. (Won 43-28) February 9—Valentine Dance. (Hearts aglow) February 15—Orange 6c Black. (The gossip sheet) February 16—Basketball; Howell, here. (Won 3S-32) February 19-March 31 Lent. (Chapel service every Monday morning) February 23—Basketball: Hastings, there. I I-ost 36-30) March 1—Orange 6c Black. (More news? ?) March 1-2-3—Basket ball Tournaments. (Get in there, team) March 3—Sadie Hawkins Dance. (Sponsored by Horizon Club) March 9—Orioles defeated Albion in tournament 34-32. March 15—Orange 6c Black. March 15- Choosing of class queens. (Lucky girls) March 16—Senior girls guests of Woman's Club. March 20—Assembly. (More talent!) March 23—Journalism Carnival. (Great success) March 29—Orange 6c Block. March 29—Hobo Hop. (Let's dance) March 29—Senior class meeting. (More gossip?) March 30-Aprll 2—Easter vacation. (Out once more) April 2—Used clothing and paper drive. April 3—End of vacation. (So back to school) April 5—Movie. ( Desert Victory ) April 6 Rural Students' Hard Time Party. (Emma Grange) April 12—Orange Black. April 13- Cheerleader Conference. (Did they get hoarse?) April 17-18—Victory Vanities. (Jr. Chamber of Commerce) April 19 Olivet Band Festival. (Ah. sweet music?) April 19 Report cards. (Oh. for an A) April 26—Spring Operetta. (Grade schools) April 26—Orange Sc Black. (What's new?) April 27—Cheerleader Hop. “Hat Dance . (What hats!) May 2—Girl Reserve Mother and Daughter Banquet. (Get acquainted) May 4—Honor Banquet. May 8—'V-E Day assembly. (A date to remember) May 8—Dogs of War assembly. May 10—Orange Black. (Last but not least) May 10—Election of Mayor and Secretary. May 11—Rural Students' Annual Visiting Day. May 11 - Build Bounce. May 18—Junior-Senior Prom. (Drag out the glad-rags) May 27—Baccalaureate. May 28-29-30—Senior trip. May 31—Commencement. (Senior Emancipation) Hl-Y Issue 2 ....................... Page I Issue 3 ....................... Page 4 Issue 4 ....................... Page 4 Issue 5 ....................... Puge 6 Issue 10 ...................... Puge 3 Issue 11 ...................... 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Including the Michigan schools. nineteen different high schools are represented by our new- comers Following are the names of the people whose new faces many of you hare noticed in C. II. S. during the past five weeks. In the senior class are Norma Mar- shall. Vermont ville: and Roger Gay. Dowagiac. In the junior class may In found two of our out-of-state newcomers. Maxine Dobbratz. Senn high school. Chicago; and Bethany Hunter. Herb- ert Hoover high school. Glendale, California. In addition the juniors claim Lila [.arson. Eaton Rapids; Mar- ian Marshall. Vermontville; Rol ert Joppie. Vermontville: Wilene llaun. Olivet; and Joan Barker, who returns from Traverse City. Two more out-of staters come from the sophomore class. They are Gloria Bryan. Vashti Girl's School, Thomas- vllle, Ga.; and Don Coojnbs. Eastwood high school. Syracuse. N. Y. The other sophomore newcomers hail from our own state of Michigan. They are Robert Handheld. Remus; Klwood Clark, Nashville; Dawn Jake- way. West Junior High school. Lans- ing; Della Wager. Pontiac and Shirley Snoke and Douglas White. Vermont- ville. The freshman class boasts the larg- est number of new arrivals—ten in all. They are as follows; Barbara Boyd. Vermontville; Marjory Bryner, Grand Ledge; Raymond Dane. Potter- vllle; Mary Green. Sunfleld; Mary Lou Hall. Tappen Intermediate. Detroit; Barhara Lewcllyn. West Junior High, Lansing: Myrtle Iaveall. Eaton Rap- ids: Duane Modcoff. Hastings; Rus- sell Myers. Ann J. Kellogg. Battle Creek; and Joan Duvids. Pattengill Junior High. Lansing. These new freshmen do not include thirty-seven students who have enter- ed from the rural schools of the coun- ty. Rural Students Start Noon- Hour Recreation Plan The noon hour recreation plan is under the leadership of Mr. Grindall. The plan includes organized teams of football, basketball, and softball. The football team is already organized for this fall; basketball will tie organized for this winter, and plans for softball are underway for the spring. Included in this plan is one hour a «k of social activitites. Music for darning will In furnished by the juke box for all the noon hour students who care to participate. Mr Grindall plans to meet with the student council and rural students’ lub to help map out the year's acti- vities. Although the plan is still in its formative stage, the committee Is hopeful of a successful year. Student Council Begins Activities Jack Row:.. Mrs. Weymoutn. Sammy coi zxi. Varn Greteo. Joa Pray, Jack Hau, Hildmg Krusall, Mr. Mumi. Middle Row:. Richard King, Joyca Caswell. Virginia Royston, Clara Mauney, Dolores Michel. Marjorie Freed. Betty Sumerix, Eric Furu. ront Row: Dan Brown, Gaylord Yund. Carroll Tharp. New Principal Begins Work Clark Muma comes to us from Al- legan. where he taught government for several years. He has been teach- ing for sixteen years, and the first twelve were in coaching football, bas- ketball and baseball. During the past summer he served on a comlttee of Governor Kelley's. His Job was to visit each of ten coun- ties. giving aid in youth guidance. Mr. Muma has three children, a girl ten and twin boys. six. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Western State Teachers College and his Master’s from the University of Michigan. 1944 Enrollment Largest Since 1934 Statistics prove the 1944 enrollment to be the largest in ten years. In 1934 the entire enrollment in Charlotte public schools was 1179: in 1943 it was 1165. and this year it is figured at 1201. Although the total enrollment is larger than it has been in some time. I there was only a slight increase in the total high school census. The 1943 j census was 578 as compared with this year’s 580. the difference being in the Junior high school. Enrollment in the senior. Junior, sophomore und freshmen class remains about the same as last year's. Thirty-six. who attended rural schools throughout Eaton county last year and one from the Seventh-Day Adventist school are now enrolled, making a total of 403 senior high and 177 Junior high students. Another Coming From M.S.C. The new student-teacher who will lie around for the next twelve weeks is Mary Iaulse Tohey. Miss Tobey is a senior at Michigan State College. Her home town is Manistee. Michigan. She is majoring In public school music and minoring in speech. Also she is to teach vocal and instrumental mus- ic. Miss Tobey will live In Charlotte while she Is teaching here. Future Farmers Hold Hot and Cold Meeting The initiation of the new green hand members started Wednesday. September 20. For one day these new members came to school with over- alls on. one pantleg rolled up to the kneeR. a handkerchief around their necks, and a farm product in the poc- kets of the overalls. Whenever the “green hands saw a member of high- er degree a salute had to lie given. Th formal initiation was given at eight o’clock the same night. After this was all over, the new members that had disobeyed were punished. They were lined up and then after seeing an iron heated till it was red- hot were very much surprised by hav- ing an ice cube put down their necks. Others had to walk back from the park. After this the recreation com- mittee served the refreshments. The new members are as follows: Bill Adams. David Adams. Ed Bob- : cik. Maynard Ells. Don Furu. Eric Furu. Hans langmunck, Vernon Roy- j aton. John Sattazahn. Vernal Scutt. Ion Tharp. Dick Uren. Roy Weaver, j Loyal Bergman. William Casey. Herb- ert Cherry. Douglas Garn. Bruce Greenshields. Elwood Kelly. Louis Kerekes. Forest Lewis. Duane Med- coff. Richard McManus. Harold Smuts. Boii Starkweather, Gone Strickland. Carroll Tharp. Charles Wright and Stanley llaigh Dance Program Underway The opening dance of the year, fol- lowing the victorious football game at Lakeview. was held in the girls’ gym. Friday. September 22. from 8:30 until 11:30. Many popular new records were played on the juke l ox for the large crowd that attended. It is hoped the students will continue their enthus- iasm for the Friday night dances throughout the year. These dances are open to school classes and organi- zations for sponsorship. The recrea- tion committee made preparations for this dance and students were appoint- ed to help set up the gym and sell refreshments. BUY U. S. BONDS AND STAMPS. Council Holds Initial Meeting Gobel Suggests Building Home Game Schedule in Downtown Area The '44-'45 year for the student council has started. Vern Gresso us mayor will head ihe council with Mr. Muma and Mrs. Weymouth advisers. The representatives of each class were elected last spring with the exception of the seventh, eighth and ninth grades, which waited until the new students from the rural districts could participate. Two students from last year's council also are elected to hold over. The minutes of Coe last meeting follow: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Vern Gresso. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved. Roll call was taken w’lth ull but one present. A report of the dance was called for. The total receipts were seventy dollars but all expenses have not been taken care of as yet. therefore a complete report was not made. A motion was made by Jack Hess and seconded by Richard King that the Juniors be given permission to sponsor u dunce after the Beldlng game. Septeml er 29. The motion was carried. A motion was made by Jack Hess and seconded by Vernon Royston that organizations like Job's Daughters lie allowed to submit petitions to sponsor dunces if there is room on the sched- ule. The motion was carried. Jack Hess made a motion, seconded by Marjorie Freed, that the seniors be granted permission to sponsor a dance after the Eaton Rapids football game. Depending upon the circum- stances. this may be either Friday or Saturday night. The motion was carried. A motion was made by Sam Colizzi and seconded by Dan Brown that the seniors be granted permission to sell milk during the noon hour. The mo- tion was carried. Coach Gobel has suggested that a tContinued on page 4) Girl Reserves Choose Officers, Hear Report Mrs. Howells took charge of the first Girl Reserve meeting held in her room. September 21. for the purpose of electing officers. Clara Mae Morey was elected presi- dent. but later resigned, so a new president will lie chosen. Nominations for secretary-treasurer followed. Mary Ellen Freed was elected. June Smuts was chosen program chairman for the year, and Beverly Baton, membership. September 27. June Smuts presided over the second meeting and told the girl:) about her experiences at the con ference this summer. Plans for this coming year which include dances, hay rides, and sn as- sembly were discussed. Owing to the success of last year's Hobo Hop, the girls are planning to sponsor another novelty dunce. The possibility of sending letters to servicemen was discussed. There were about twenty new mem- lien present. Refreshments were serv- ed and the meeting was adjourned. Page 2 ORANGE BLACK (Member Mtst.l92l) s 4SS0Qg!£' ORANGE BLACK Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 625 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Publisher ......................... Lois Willard Managing Editor ............ Mary Lou Caughey Editorin-Chief .................. Norma Tanner Sports Editor ................... Harold Cheney Alumni Editor —................ Clara Mae Morey Exchange Editor .............. Dorene Wright Business Manager ................... Jack Hess Circulation Manager ............ Barbara Bradley Advertising Manager .............. Dick Beechler Asst Advertising Mgr........... Beverly Martin Treasurer ........................ Betty Rulison Adviser .............................Miss Wells Reporters ....... Harry Ackley. Lou Ella Frey. Roger Gay. Lena Mae Haigh. Geraldine Harmon. Rosemary Lynd. Norma Marshall. Beverly Paton. Reta Payne. I� uise Shaull. Sallie Sterrett. Joyce Sutherland. Anna Mae Thornton. Jim Thornton. What Good is School? Hi. everybody! Here we are again back in school, and for some of us this may mean lots of fun. but for others it may mean Just another year which we will not enjoy. Well, whose fault will it be if we do not enjoy this new year? Our own fault of course. Sure, this is a time when many of us wish we could be doing something of more importance to our country. “What good does going to school do to make victory closer? most of us are asking. Here is the answer for this question. We want to help and here is the best way that we cun do it. Go to school and get as much educa- tion as we can. This will help as much as any- thing as we can do. After all. there is a post war future that we must look forward to. and we want that future to be one with people in it that are not lacking in the most important thing in life, an education to help them make something of them- selves and their country. Besides going to school there are many very Important things that we can do to help, such as buying war lionds with the money that we can make by doing odd Jobs. We are the future of America, so let's strive to make it a country that we may be proud to call America. Don’t Forget the Team Athletica holds a very important part in the life of the average high school student. It Is in this field that we will learn to develop pep. school spirit and good sportsmanship. In all of our athletics there is a certain branch that we enjoy most, and we all have our '•heroes’ , who are outstanding in their field of sports, and also we all have our own personal’ hero. Every one appreciates the good work that our teams have done in the past and we all wish them the best of luck in the future. Let's prove that we are la-hind our team by going to all the football and basketball games this year. Don't just go to the games though; go on the in- tention of backing up the team with yells, and really yell with all the excitement and school spirit that’s in you. When you buy your activity tickets, be sure to put them to use and turn out to the games one hundred percent. There are five hundred thirteen students in the junior and senior high alone. Let's see at least five hundred at every home game this year. Orchids To......... Coach Gobel and to the fine Job he is doing with our football team. This Is his tenth year of coaching Itasketball and football. During the summer he worked on a farm as- sisting his father with the haying. He taught ( physics at Michigan State College, and also went to Logansport. Indiana to coaching school. Coach is head of the Capital Circuit League which includes; Grand Ledge. Eaton Rapids, l ake- view. Mason and Charlotte. This year he is also helping with the student activity ticket sales. Hats off to our teacher and coach. Mr. Gobel. Remember When............. The 8th grade history class pushed Rod Yates” j into the waste paper basket and set him on Kip- py's desk? School didn't take all of our hard earned cash (Seniors) ? Seniors were the new freshman kids? You didn't pass second floor fountain without being sprayed with water pistols? We didn't have so many fire-drills? When Mr. Hynes was principal? When every kid in school had a yo-yo? When every one was staying after school eighth hour? When we had movies about once a week? When the girls didn’t wear turbans on rainy days? What If? Rowland were a Cook instead of a Baker? Rita were English instead of French? Arthur were a Wolf Instead of a Fox? Betty were a Moth instead of a Miller? Howard were an Apple instead of a Cherry? Jack were a Woman instead of a Mann? Velma were Dumb instead of Clever? Norma were Lansing instead of Marshall? Laurel were a Moon instead of a Starr? Reta were an Ache instead of a Payne? Richard were a Bushel instead of a Peck? Marilyn were a Pearl instead of u Diamond? Genevieve were Coal instead of Wood? Francis were a Crutch instead of a Kane? Dorene were Wrong instead of Wright? Book of the N eek One of the most thrilling and dramatic stories of this war is the story of l end-Lease, written by Mr. Stettinius. former Lend-I ease Administrator and now Under Secretary of State. The story is both important and fascinating; Important be- case it concerns such critical events as the fall of France, the plight of Britain after Dunkirk, the I struggle to keep war supplies going into China, the battlefronts in Russia. North Africa. Italy and the Pacific; fascinating because for the first time all the dramatic episodes of United Nations supply have been woven into one fast-moving story. Mr. Stettinius is a dynamic personality—a highly sue- j cessful business man who has become an able and distinguished public servant. The book reflects all the enthusiasm and sincerity with which he has approached the problem of supplying a global war. In the early stages of the war. before the United N'utlons took the offensive, many Lend-I ease af- fairs were military secrets; their stories could not be made known until we were ready to strike the enemy hard Yet the scope and success of these acomplishments are tremendously inspiring mat- ters which called for monumental decisions at the instant of an emergency. American rifles were rushed to defend British against invasion, destroy- ers changed ownership, critically needed materials j reached supposedly impossible destinations all ; with results which have changed history. Be sure to read this thrilling story. Tattle-Tales We suggest that the band should keep an extra uniform for Director Anderson when he has to sub- stitute for Floyd Weymouth. Anyway he ran really beat a mean bass drum. Roger Gay and Betty LeVanway?????? Say. Derb , tell us all what happened on your 15th birthday down on the first floor. Did you hear about our honorable Mayor Gresao riding his little red wagon up and down the audi- torium aisles? Seems wonderful to have the seniors all dread- ed up for one whole day just waiting to pose. Hicks and Potter are at it again, only this time it's a different Hicks. It's heard tell that Brewster Grier’s birthday party guests were a little bit surprised to find themselves in Detroit early one morning and no way to get home. Car Isn't any better for the wear, either. How about a little more pep and power behind the cheers at the games? Chummy, aren't we? (Punkie and Hildlng) Wonder why the physics class rates all the popu- larity this year. Must be Mr. Grindall’s end of the hour jokes. Cute couple— Omie Hart and Joan Kerstetter. Football team certainly is boosting the activity tickets. Bet you’ve seen some of those cute new girls, haven't you. boys? Oh that smell! They say it's the new chemisty aprons, but Is It? They start younger every year, don't they???? Billie McKeag and Yvonne Hill. Who are the The Kids”? It seems they all do the same things like eating chill and wearing over- alls nights of the games. What's this about Wacky Weymouth holding hands with Melody Hussey In band? Daylight, too! Charlotte Orioles have competition again. The ninth grade has a foot ball team. About Folks You Know The school wishes to extend its sympathy to Muynard Backofen in the loss of his father, and to Rosemary Riley for the loss of her brother, Donald Riley, who was killed in action. Donald was from the graduating class of '38. Congratulations to the new cheerleaders for the coming year. Best wishes to Mary Lou Bobler as new assembly chairman. Three cheers to the football boys for their fine work this year. Sorry that Joan McMyler has left us and moved to Hart. Michigan. Lou Ann Potter. Maxine Pratt. Joyce Taylor and Janice Granstrom are working at Mac's. Ix is Willard is working at the Republican- Tribune office. The first Orange and Black subscription for men in the armed forces goes to Pvt. Jack Bobler of the Army Air Forces, stationed at Denver. Colo. W iat They Think of the Advisory System Marian Ball—This system is entirely different from that of last year. One advantage Is that we get things done more quickly this year. Don Moore—Everything seems O. K. this year so far. Wanda Wing—I'm not completely in favor of this new system; I feel that too many of the activitites are run by the teachers, with not enough initiative on the part of the student body. Ray Mohre—I can't s« e anything wrong with this new method except the classes are so split up they can’t seem to unite on anything except through a class meeting. Is It Lost??? Have you lost something! Do you know where to find it? You don't? Well, go to the lost and found iocuted on the second floor, number 212. For information concerning articles that are lost, strayed or forgotten inquire at the place mentioned above. But seriously, it is important that we all do our part to help others recover lost possessions. We can do this by turning in to the I ost and Found things we find that are not ours. Though to us these things may not seem to Ik worth the trouble and may seem unimportant, to the person to whom they belong, they may mean u lot. Let's co-operate this year and turn into the Lost and Found anything that we find around school. This will help us to have a successful organization. Exchange Howell school plans for the future by organizing now. two lutnds. which are to parade through town cn V-Day. From the Howell Green and Gold comes news of a reception for freshmen. (A good plan. How about it?) Pleated skirts of bright plaids fastened with mammoth safety pins, are the latest style for girls of East Lansing, High: Trojan Trumpet (Now girls, don't get Ideas). Freshtnun grassy, Sophomore brassy. Juniors sassy. Seniors classy. That’s all-- Library Club Has Breakfast The Library Club met Wednesday. September 27. in the Home Ec. room for an informal breakfast. Twenty girls out of the twenty three who work In the library were present. Mrs. lauch said. Here- after we are going to try and meet each Wednes- day morning at 8:30 for library instruction. The Library Club is made up of girls who work in the library their free periods. The members are as follows: Beverly Chamberlain. Maxine Dob- bratz. Mary Ix u Hall. Barliara Boyd. Shirley Hicks. Roberta Hull. Gernldine Face. Barbara McGrath, Elsie Shamp, Mary Jane Krusell. Mary Mead. Bet- i ty Rulison. Shirley Pittenger. Maxine Pratt. Don- i nu ScovtU. Gertrude Heinze. Lucille Wllmore, j Louise Lynd. Janice Granstrom. Joyce Taylor, Helen Bumford. Norma Parent, and Earlene Wells. ORANGE BLACK Page 3 Orioles Down Belding 20-7 Last Friday evening the Charlotte Oriole played their second game of the season, defeating Holding 20-7. When the whistle blew ending the first quarter neither team had scored. The first marker for the Orioles camej midway in the second quarter when Ray Mohre passed to his brother Bob.; The additional point was not secured. In the latter part of the same quarter Don Moore succeeded In plunging o er for a touchdown after the team had forced their opponents back to their own goal-line. The lucky kick made it 13-0 at the half with Charlotte on top. The last score for the Orioles was made when another plunge by Don Moon- succeeded. The extra point was also gained When the third quarter was over the score was 20-0. Belding' score came in the latter part of the fourth quarter in a down field march and the final outcome was 20-7. The starting lineup was: Charlotte J Pray D. Fuller H. Krusell D. Beechler LK LT I ! C Schneckenberger RG T. Martin RT R. Mohre RE R. Derby QB B. Mohre LH V. Gresso RH D. Moore FB The captains of the teams were Vern Gresso of Charlotte and G. Lep- plnk of Belding. Belding L. Hoffman B. Brown J. Rumalir D. O’Neal J. Roth D. Dona van K. VanDuzen I). North J. Anderson L. Zimmerman G. Leppink Monday’s Meet Starts Cross-Country Activity The harriers officially opened the cross country season. Monday, Septem- ber 11. with their first practice ses sion. To date there are eleven boys nut for practice as follows: Glenn Whltinger. the only returning letter- man. Bob Hart. Francis Kane. Jr pig, Hilding Krusell. Jim Thornton. Bob Mohre, Ray Mohre. Everett Zim- merlee. Joe Pray, and Jack Martin. The first meet of the season was with Battle Creek. Monday. October 2. at 4:30. Battle Creek won. with a score of 27 to 28. Robert Mohre of Charlotte come in first, with Joe Pray, of Charlotte following for second posi- tion. The next four runners to cross the finish line were from Battle Creek. Seventh and eighth places were taken by Ray Mohre and Robert Hart of Charlotte. Ninth was B. C.’s fifth runner, and Junior King was the fifth one across for C. H. S. Four more meets are scheduled; one with Battle Creek, two with Lan- sing Eastern, and one with Napoleon, last year's class ”C” champions. Bet’ya Didn’t Know This ! ! ! Here are some facts we think you Quiz Kids” don’t know. Do you know the name of each school in the Capital-Circuit League? Can you tell the colors each school wears? The nickname each school goes by? The names of the coaches in each school? Well, here are the facts. SCHOOL NICK NAME COLORS COACII Charlotte Orioles Orange and Black Gobel Eaton Rapids Islanders Maroon and Gray Simpson Everett Vikings Red and White Sweeney Grand l edge Comets Blue and Gold Hicks Howell Highlanders Green and Gold Japinga Mason Maroons Maroon and Blue Hayden Charlotte Tops Lakeview 14-0 in Season’s Opener Following a scoreless first half. Coach Gobel’s grldders settled down to score 14 points to a strong opponent’s j in the second half. The two teams were well-matched. Charlotte having a slight edge in weight in the line, and neither squad gained an advantage in the first half. In the third quarter, however. Bob Mohre completed a pass through a weakened Spartan aerial defense to brother Ray. who ran eight yards to score the first touchdown. The extra .mint was made by Ray Mohre. Don Moore added the second tally to the heavy end of the score, when he broke through the Spartan line on a plunge from the five yard marker. Kay Mohre again came through with the extra point, and the game ended with a score of 14-0. Charlotte taking the honors Following is the starting line-up: Charlotte Lakeview Pray LE Tobias Fuller LT Barnes Krusell LG Rutherford Beechler C Crumpton Schneckenberger RG Nielson Martin RT Curtis Peck RE Rench Ray Mohre QB Rimmel Gresso LHB Roberts Don Moore FB Edgell Derby RHH Copeland Substitutions for Charlotte were as follows: Ends. G. Whltinger and F. Weymouth; Tackles. H. Ackley and II. Allen; Guards. E. Shamp and R. Wol- cott; Center. C. Youngs; Backfield. B. Mohre. I). Huffman. J. Martin. E. Clark and Jr. King. The officials were Horn, referee; Elliot, umpire: and Genebach. head lineman. The Lakeview coach was I arry Baldus. BUY t S. BONDS AND STAMPS. CHENEY FUNERAL HOME A. C. Cheney • Gordon C. Cheney Phone 331 Athletic Ticket Sales Prove Successful The high school sponsored the sale of athletic tickets again this year. Tickets were sold by the football boys every fourth hour, beginning September 25. In an assembly given Friday, Sep- tember T52. Mayor Vernon Gresso urg- ed the sale of these tickets. He also stressed the amount of money which would Ik saved by buying them. The tickets cost $1.80 per person. This includes the admission to all home football and basketball games. Admission paid at the game, is forty cents. As there are eleven home games a sum of two dollars and sixty cents is saved by the purchase of an athletic ticket. The total number of tickets sold was four hundred compared to 327 last year. MAUSOLEUMS MARKERS MONUMENTS R. W. Carr Granite Co. 113 W. Lawrence Ave. Charlotte, Michigan School Days and Every Other Day FOR EXTRA ENERGY NORWICH EROSYN VITAMINS A Complete Dietary Supple- ment of 9 Vitamins and 9 Minerals, box of 100 tablets $1.69 Behrens Rowe NYAL DRUG STORE Alumni News Elwood Martin. '42. who is In Italy has been promoted to Staff Sergeant. Charlotte alumni serviug in the armed forces, who have had furloughs lately are: Gordon Cheney. '40; Don Bottomley. 42; Max Bottomley. '40; Charles Briggs. 41; Howard Moore, '43: Max Hosmer, '42; Russ Steinman. 41; Bob Dunning. '39; Bill Lowe, '43; George Wfldern. ‘43; and Bob Paton. '44. Watch Our Windows For New Novelties and Gifts W. E WRIGHT Jewelry Gifts BEST WISHES talon County Sheriffs Dept. Your Favorite Spot to get the latest in School Sport Oxfords Shepard’s Sh oes HAROLD E. SMITH COMPLIMENTS OF Clever Implement Coal Company Buy Your Bonds Here First National Rank — IT DOESN’T PAY COMPLIMENTS OF to wait until the “last minute.” Check your car for the winter months ahead with Ast TEXACO PRODUCTS HOME OF SMART READY-TO-WEAR Community Oil Co. 24 Busv Cash Stores Chas. P. Mulholland, Mgr. Charlotte. Mich. Phone 190 Page 4 ORANGE BLACK Student Council Sponsors First General Assembly The students of the junior and sen- ior high gathered In the auditorium Friday. September 22 for the first assembly of the year. Mr. Muma wel- comed the students and made several announcements. The program was then turned over to Mayor Vernon Gresso. who urged all students to buy athletic tickets. He then introduced Mary Ix u Bobier. the new assembly chairman for the year. The band, under the direction of Mr. Anderson played the Star Spangled Banner. The students remained stand- ing while Hilding Krusell led the sal- ute to the flag. Mary 1a� u presented Betty Sumerix who ucted as chairman on behalf of the student council who sponsored the assembly for the purpose of ac- quainting the students with the acti- vities of .various organizations and clubs of the school. Several selections were rendered by the band, one featuring Wanda Wing and Bob White with their batons. A skit by memlKM'8 of the Rural Students' dub showed various acti- vities of the organization. The Girl Reserves organization was ’explained by two members. Joe Pray and Francis Kane explained by means • of a skit, the advantages of being a ■loyal member of the Hi-Y. Howard Cherry Introduced Milton Horn. Char- les Weaver and Don Hice. who ex- plained the out-of-town meetings of the F. F. A. Coach Gobel presented the football boys who were to play at Lakeview. Out of eight contestants. Eric and . Don Furu. Edith Ricker. Joanne Wil- lard and Rita French were chosen as cheerleaders for the year by the ap- plause of the audience. 44-’45 COUNCIL HOLDS INITIAL MEETING (Continued from page 1.) schedule of all home footluill and basketball games be posted down town. Mayor Gresso appointed Sam Colizzi and Richard King to contact the coach and investigate the cost and possibilities for construction. They will report their findings at the next council meeting. Joe Pray, uthletic chairman, answer- ed questions regarding athletic ticket sales. Someone will be stationed in the lower hall noons and after school to sell tickets. Sales will end Friday. Dolores Michel made a motion, sec- onded by Gaylord Yund that we estab- lish a place in the front lower hall to sell Innuis and stamps. The motion was carried. This ) OOth would l e open morning, noon and night after school, one day a week. Tuesday was estab- llshed as the most convenient day. Mayor Grosso appointed Dolores Mich- el chairman of the bond and stamp sales committee. She is to choose her i own committee from the student body. Joe Pray made a motion, seconded by Marjorie Freed that both Rita French and Edith Ricker be kept on the cheerleader squad. Our complete squad now consists of Lou Ann Pot- ter. Carolyn Field. Donald and Eric Furu. Joanne Willard. Edith Ricker and Rita French. The meeting was adjourned until 1:15 Tuesday. October 10. Secretary. Betty Sumerix. Rural Students’ Club Plans Year’s Activities The rural students' club held a meet- ing to elect officers and make plans for the year's activities. The officers elected were: Keith Frey, president: Charles Weaver, vice president; Joan Kerstetter. secretary; and Gertrude Helnze. treasurer. The participants of the meeting de- cided on forty cents dues per year. Tl� e rurul students who stay in town to see the local games must deposit their forty cents with Gertrude Helnze before they are eligible for the meals furnished by the club. Committees headed by Joan Kerstet- ter help to prepare and serve the meals for rurul students who stay af- ter school. The hayride plan for last year nev- Jtevensen Hi dir FOR Better Photographs DELICIOUS HOT FUDGE Main Sweet Shop HOT CHOCOLATE Ice Cream Hot Lunches Hamburgers TRY OUR DELICIOUS GRILLED STEAKS FOR A PERFECT EVENING MEAL GREEN LIGHT RESTAURANT Open 7 A. M. to 7 P. M. Except Sundays BEN H. FELSKA. Prop. JOHNSON’S n ' H-C SINCLAIR SERVICE r KIMrlHn Corner of Main and Henry 1 1 II1 Lll 114 is our business COMPLIMENTS OF We can please you EATON FLEETWING McGRATH-DeFOE CO. Phone 26 We have a complete line of New and Used FURNITURE Also STOVES at the Trading Post PLAY SAFE — USE Gulf Permanent Anti- Freeze with the ETHYLENE GLYCAL BASE OR Alcohol Anti-Freeze We Install Thermostats Bracy’s Gulf Service Phone 1964 G OOD FOOD JAY SANDWICH SHOP CHARLOTTE MICH. EARL J. LAVENGOOD Proprietor er materialized, but it is hoped that successful plans may be carried out for this year. The committee also has several other kinds of parties planned. LOST in fieldhouse: 45 class ring. Initials F. E. K. inside band. Re- ward $1.00—Francis Kane Pocket Knives Flashlights K U T S C H E’S HARDWARE Guns Ammunition RCSEACRE HCWfP Phone 266 Bicycle and Bicycle Repairs Yates Hardware Young’s Jewelry Shop Watches • Diamonds - Silverware Clocks • Glassware • Dinnerware Gifts That Last Phone 637 Expert Repairing CHARLOTTE HOME DAIRY THOSE TASTY Frozen Malteds BOYS HOW ABOUT THAT NEW SWEATER FOR THE DANCE FRI DAY NIGHT LATEST STYLES at VOMBERG’S All sizes and colors, fine knit, 100% wool. Be There to Help Beat Hasting ORANGE BLACK See the Cross-Country Meet Monday THE CHARH IAN” VOLUME 19 CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 19. 1944 ISSUE 2 Training Camp Draws F. F. A. Thirty-three Attend Session; Hi-ward Cherry Presides at Officers Meeting Thirty three Charlotte F. F. A. boy� attended a camp meeting from noon until nine o'clock October 11th. The meeting was held at the county lead- ership training camp in Eaton Rapids. The afternoon program started with a general assem lily followed by each working committee going into sepa rate rooms and setting up the program , of work for the coming year. After the general assembly, the boys went to the gym and each school furn- ished five minutes of recreation. From five to six I he schools played softball and football. Before the Hofthall ami football games, there was an officers’ meeting with Howard Cherry presiding. Offi- cers were elected, two of whom were Charlotte people: Wayne Steward and Mr. Schroeder. county adviser. The home economics girls of Eaton Rapids served a banquet for the boys. After the banquet the evening pro- gram started with all new officers taking their places. The following boys from Charlotte received the Chapter farmers degree, which means each boy has earned fif- ty dollars or more from a project or • has that amount invested in stock: Charles Weaver. Ernam Royston. Bert Jane. Milton Horn and Don Hlce re- ceived these. Mr. lerry talked on the subject of the fat stock show in Detroit. Mr. Nes- san also spoke on the annual state contest. Friday. October 6th the F. F. A.. Chapter had a hayride. Don Hice was chairman of recreation and Milton Horn was assistant. Guests were In- vited and Mrs. Schroeder served hot chocolate and doughnuts. Tonight In room 111 at 4 o'clock there will In- n short meeting of any senior high students, hovs or «iris, who might be Interested in the for- mat Ion of u dramatic club. « Fire Drill Demonstration Held For Detective Burns Fire! Drills! Detective Burns of the State Police. Fire Marshal's I ept.. East Lansing, is an expert on these subjects Friday. October 13. he visit- ed Charlotte schools to judge the man- ner in which the fire drills are con- ducted and offer criticism. A drill was held In the morning at the high school and Mr. Burns remarked that it was very good. The students evacuated the building In one minute and forty seconds. They also retreated a proper dlsutuce from the school. Mr. Burns suggested that each teacher appoint a monitor to check and see that all students leave the building. In the afternoon Mr. Burns review- ed fire drills in the grades. Student Council Meeting A second student council meeting was held October 10. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and ap- proved. Roll was taken with all hut two present. Jo� - Pray reported that approximate- ly 367 athletic tickets were sold. This led to a discussion for ways of selling more tickets. Richard King reported that It would be impossible to establish a board with the game schedules on it in the downtown section because of the lack of construction material. Joe Pray made a motion that the Hl-Y be allowed to sponsor a dance after the Hastings game. October 20. This was seconded by Jack Hess. The motion w� s carried. A motion was made by Joe Pray and seconded by Jack Hess that the Hi-Y sell hot dogs at the Hastings game and the seniors sell them at the Eaton Rapids game. The motion was car- ried. The assembly committee will choose the movies for the year. They will he worked in with the assembly pro- grams. A suggestion was made l y Mr. Muma that a pep meeting be held in the junior study hall because of better sound effects. Joe Pray made the mo- tion which was seconded by Dan Brown that we hold our pep meetings there Friday. Oct. 13. If it proves suc- cessful they will be continued there The motion was carried. The meeting adjourned until October. Secretary. Betty Sumerix. Party Plans for Halloween For the first time in several years Halloween will be celebrated in the high school. The Juuior Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a hard-times party for the junior and senior high members. Halloween night. An orches- tra will furnish music In the old gym for dancing. Prizes will be given for the best costumes. In the afternoon the grades will also have a program with which the teach ers will help. Food!! Rural Students Only Lunches are served to the rural stu- ents. who stay down for the home games, by the rural students' club. The lunches bre prepared by six girls In the club, including Joan Kerstetter and Gertrude Heinze and four volun- teers. Miss Tohey assisted them in preparing the lunch. The lunch con- sisted of vegetable soup and chocolate milk. Part of the food for these lunch- es is donated by various members of the clui� . The money for whatever food has to he bought Is taken out of the club treasury. These lunches are free to all rural students, but they must pay their dues first. Hi-Y Delegates Attend Fall District Meeting in Hastings Wayne Webb and Jack Hess Local Council Members At a meeting held at Hastings high school October 4. delegates from Hi-Y clubs of the South Central District gathered to exchange ideas and hold a legislative session for this district. Members from Charlotte who at- tended were Maynard Backofen. Wayne Webb. Harry Sumerix. Jack Hess and Mr. Anderson, adviser. Following a meeting of all the dele- gates. the two district council mem- l vrH from each delegation met separ- ately to hold a legislative session. The council members from Charlotte were Wayne Webb and Jack Hess. After this session, the Hastings Hi-Y played host to the other dele- gates at a dinner. After the meal a newsreel movie was shown. Following the movie. Rev. Don Gury of the Hast- ings Episcopal church spoke to the group. The program was closed by a can- dle service under the direction of Bruce Tallman. state Y. M. C. A. pro- gram secretary. The spring district meeting will be held sometime in April at Eaton Rap- ids. Senior Class Fund Swells As Xmas Card Sales Progress ‘Fleaded For Eden” To Be Given Nov. 17 As has been done in the past years, the sale of Christmas cards is being sponsored by the senior class. After a meeting to discuss the meth- od to be used In gelling the cards, the class was divided into two teams with Phyllis Hack and Mary Ellen Freed as captains. Both teams are divided into several groups, each with an individ- ual leader to which the members re- port their sales. A special section of town has been assigned each group to canvass, mak- ing sure that every part of town is covered. The goal for one thousand dollars has been set for each team. It was decided that the losing team will give a party for the winners. The pro- fits from the sales will go in the class treasury for the senior trip in the spring. Clubs Elect Officers Cast of Seventeen To Present Junior Play ‘‘Headed for Eden is the title of the junior play to be given November 17. It is the story of a group of young people under high school age. who are in the whirling world of Lacies. Chicago. There are moments of sadness and moments of huppiness. which will make you want to laugh and cry. The people are Headed for Eden” as the play draws to a close. The cast is made up of seventeen characters with no very outstanding leads. It Is thrilling, sensational, com- edy drama and contains all the glitter- ing humor of the rollicking comedy production. The play will be under the direction of Miss Kathryn Wesche. dramatic arts teacher, who expects it to become a huge success. The cast is as follows: Mrs. Oral Sklpworth..Portia Craven Imogene......................Joyce Denison Hank..........................John Gardner Dorothy Brill.......Marjorie Freed Peggy Walters.........Cleone Smith Gladys Hermann......Rosemary Riley Nancy Lane.........Maxine Dobbratz Kate Roberts.......Doreen Thompson Rosina Blandish......Norma Snyder Barry Richards....... Jack Martin Minnie Peters........Dixie Lee Aid Henry Ranks..........Tommy Treloar Marcella Turner.......Louise Lynd Bob Roberts.......Maynard Backofen Sergeant Kelly.........Tom Martin Ken Howard.............Keith Frey “Limpy” .............Rowland Baker High School Students Take To The Air Buy your Bonds here at school. Just Around the Corner October 19—Report Cards. I Do we flunk again?) October 20—Hastings, here (7:30 Central War Time) Oct. 23—Napoleon cross country, here. Oct. 25—Girl Reserve Meeting 7:30. Oct. 26-27—Teachers' Institute (Ah! What u relief!) Oct. 27—Howell (here) (7:30 under the lights) Nov. 2—Orange Black As school progresses, the activities of C. H. S.’s many clubs are getting Into full swing. The following clubs have elected iheir officers for the coming year. Girl Reserve: Joyce Sutherland, president: Mary Ellen Freed, secretary and treasurer: June Smuts, program chairman. Hi-Y: Joe Pray, president: Harry Sumerix. secretary; Francis Kane, treasurer. F. F. A.: Howard Cherry, president: Keith Gtdner. vice-president: Charles Weav- er. secretary: Roger Ash. treasurer; Don Hire, reporter. Band officers: Mary Ia u Keeler, secretary: Marian Cheney, librarian. On the executive board are: Frances Smith. Carolyn Field. Mary Mead. Laura Cudney. and Wanda Wing. The drum major is Rob- ert White. Looking ahead to the post war per- iod when planes will fill the skies, many students are taking flying les- sons. Four have soloed, and several are still in the beginner stage. Th® four students who have flown solo flights are Harold Cheney with twenty hours, Clifton A rehart with three and one half hours. Dick Peck with seven and one half hours and Dale Loveland with two hours. Those flying duals are: Dick Truui- ley. Francis Kane. Dick Cooper. Joe Ondra Ray Archer, Laura Cudney and Barbara Bradley. G. R. Initiation Planned At the last meeting of the Girl Re- serves. plans were discussed for the initiation of the new members. It was decided that it would take place In the new gym in the evening and dur- ing the preceding day all the new girls will wear a dress wrong side out. both anklets and shoes unmatched and carry a large doll. Each beginner will be required to salute the old members. Joyce Sutherland w®s elected presi- dent and Betty Sumerix was chosen program ebairmun. The refreshment committee consists of Mary Lou Kee- ler. chairman, with Carolyn Field and Phyllis White assistants. ORANGE A BLACK Page 2 (Member 1st. 1921) ORANGE BLACK Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 625 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Harold Cheney Managing Editor Mary Lou Caughey Fdltor-in-Chief Norma Tanner Sports Editor Alumni Editor Exchange Editor Business Manager Circulation Manager Advertising Manager Dick Beechler Assistant Advertising Manager. Treasurer Beverly Martin Betty Rulison Adviser ............................ Miss Wells Reporters..............Harry Ackley. Lou Ella Frey. Roger Gay. Lena Mae ilaigh. Geraldine Har- mon. Rosemary Lynd, Norma Marshall. Bev- erly Paton. Reta Payne. Louise Shaull. Sallie Sterrett. Joyce Sutherland. Anna Mae Thorn- ton and Lois Willard. Is You Is, Or Is You Ain’t (going to get down to business?) The presidential campaign is already degenerat- ing into a series of political Jokes, jibes, and mud- slinging. The real issues involved in this election are being crowded into the background. While it is granted that the president made some very clever replies to Mr. Dewey’s accusations, the important things such as the question of post-war employment haven’t been given a very prominent place in the declarations of the candidates. Let s hope that Mr. Dewey and the president will soon become as conscious of that fact as the public has become already. Have You Done Your Part? Every day we are asked to buy our share in America. Can we find It within ourselves to refuse a course which so greatly needs our sup- port? Our men are fighting for something that means every thing to us. That something is liberty. I and freedom which the European countries have | been deprived of. In order to keep freedom our boys must have material with which to fight. We can furnish them with this equipment by purchas- ing more war bonds and stamps. The United States Government takes this money to build ships, planes, tanks, etc., and keep them well supplied. Try to visualize your brother with a Jap sniper coming at him. and nothing to defend himself with! ; Don't let them down. Donald Riley. Frederick Young, high school alumni, have recently made th supreme sacrifice, to keep the rest of our boys safe Do your bit to help bring our boys home safe, and soon. Found: One Library Do all of you students know the definition of the word library ? You don’t ! ! ! ! ! Well, the meaning is. a collection of books, kept for study or reading and not as merchandise. Everyone that has been in the library knows that there is a fine collection of books. A student is allowed to take a book out of the library if he first has the librarian check it out for him. If the book does not get read in the required time given to the student, he can have it renewed. So come on. fellow students, let’s all patronize our library while we have the chance! In a few years we may recall what a fine chance we had and missed. Don't be one of those I don't-like- to-read people. Go to the library today! Clean It Up Have you noticed the terrible mess of papers and garbage along the side of the school house? Why not put the remains of your lunch in the waste baskets and help to make our yard one to ; be proud of? C The Goblins Are Watching Yes. the spooks and goblins are coming, and they have their eyes open, watching every boy and girl. They have seen so many Halloweens spoiled just by kids who soap windows, turn things upside down or what ever mischief is done. They will be around in all the dark places Halloween night. Everyone can have fun on Halloween, and still not spoil it for the merchants or the people at home. If you think you have to soap windows, turn the things all up side down or what ever you do, why don’t you soap your own windows or turn your own things wrong side up! Seriously though, let’s make this a safe Halloween and show the people that the younger generation can all be law abiding. Everyone will appreciate It. Let’s have no broken store windows, rotten things thrown around, and windows soaped. How about it? This is your friendly spook saying TU be seeing you on Halloween at the community party where we all can have a good time. About Folks You Know Have you noticed what a good Job Concetta Alfonso and Rebecca Hurlbut are doing in selling stamps and bonds in the junior high lobby? Louise ’'Sis Shaull has moved to West Palm Beach. Florida, where she will attend school this winter. By the way. have you noticed how the Junior high is beating the senior high in the war stamp sales? Come on. all senior high students, let’s not let them get the best of us. Glad to see Bonnie Payne back in school after a recent Illness. Have you noticed the new group of girls who seem to be wearing pig tails and such. Perhaps we’re going to have another new group of Hags. It is still not too late to buy an Orange and Black subscription for outsiders for some one in the armed forces. The subscriptions may lie given to Miss Wells or Barbara Bradley. Sally Sterrett is working in Newberry’s dime store. Supt. and Mrs. MoCall. Principal and Mrs. Muma. Mr. and Mrs. laueh. Mrs. Morey. Mrs. Weymouth. Miss Fisher. Miss Wesche. Mrs. Howells. Mrs. Thelma Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Bllbie. Mrs. Kip- linger. Miss Wells, and Jack Hess were among the Charlotte people who saw Paul Robeson, the great Negro actor, in Shakespeare's play ‘'Othello in Lansing last week. Exchange To avoid that run down feeling, cross the streets with caution. The Tomahawk. A senior stood on the street, so narrow. An auto was coming fast; The driver nearly jumped a tree. To let the senior past. The Trojan Trumpet. 1st Moron: What's the idea of wearing your coat wrong side out? 2nd Moron: There a hole on the other side. I love myself. I think I’m grand. I go to the movies. Just to hold my hand. I put my arms. Around my waist. And when I get fresh. I slap my face. Dedicated to Ray Mohre. Who Are Your Class Officers ? ? ? Do you know who the various class officers are? Would you like to know? Then Just finish reading this article. The complete list will be given as elections are held. Senior Class President: Jack Hess Vice President: Roger Gay Secretary: Mary Lou Bobier Treasurer: Francis Kane Junior Class President: Keith Frey Vice President: Wayne Holmes Secretary: Betty Montgomery Treasurer: Marian Cheney Sophomore Class President: Richard Hutchison Vice President: Gordon Sparks Secretary: Mary Jane Krusell Treasurer: Dawn Jakeway Freshman Class President: Vernon Royston Vice President: Delores Stanke Tattle Tales Ask Mary Lou when Dick Schneckenberger's Wolf nights are. Bertram Jane and Donna Rose Clifford are get- ting along plenty all right, aren’t they? Isn't it a shame that certain hoys have to graduate? There would be a lot of happier girls around the halls. (Bev Martin, for example). Seems the football team likes to eat and more or less live at Mac’s . Is there some attraction, boys? Richard Huffman's flame for Pat Dean seems to have died out. Cute foursome: Irene Clark. Bob Randfleld. Joan Easley, and Ray Mohre. What do all the boys do out-of-town????? When Junior King is walking down the hall with a certain brunette and he sees a ‘little blonde , why does he blush? A little mixed up. aren't you. Junior? Second floor drinking fountain is still very popular, have to push your way through as always. Too bad Alcatraz Krusell is quarantined. Does lipstick on the football teams’ sweat socks’ signify good luck????? Elaine Mohre carries quite a load of girls in her car. What four seniors have watermelon on the the brain? Tacks are definitely sharp. Anyway that's what Omie Hart found out. The good looking sailor Joan Parker is always talking about is none other than Russ Martin. Wynn Potter was home from Canada. Did any of you recognize the extra height he has added? Why is it Mrs. iauch has a peaceful study hall until fifth hour when the Journalism class stampedes? How about some more singing from Bev Paton and Joan Kerstetter? Remember the Rain Song ? Eileen Pundik says there’s an age limit for the park. Seems as if (purely by accident! she hap- pend to be there and the “Cop” pulled up and asked her if she wns seventeen. A postcard received at the ofTice was addressed: i To the curliest headed boy in the tenth grade. Charlotte. High School. Charlotte. Mich. It was trom Muncie. Indiana. Know anyone who answers to this description. Dick Beechler has been threatening to publish Derby’s Dainty Diary.” How about it? Ought to be interesting. Doug Mulholland went to the office to change a subject and found he was down for home •■conomics. Takes a lot of courage to do that. (Purely a mistake.) Why is it that Betty LeVanway was looking for- ward to the 16th? Could it be that a certain some- one was coming home? Musical Who’s Who : Harold Cheney.... Come, Josephine. In My Flying Machine Dawn Jakeway.................. Sweet and Lovely” Rosemary Lynd................. Goodnight Soldier Carla Farrier....................‘Til Walk Alone Vernon Gresso...................... in My Arms Don and Eric Furu........ Me. My Shadow, and I Mrs. Kiplinger.. . Silver Threads Among the Gold Barbara Davla............ All or Nothing at All Mike Pletrogallo.....................“Small Fry Dan Fuller............ I’ve Got an FO-R-D,Ford” (and it's red) ORANGE BLACK Page 3 Grand Ledge Comets Defeated By Orioles Tli� ’ Charlotte Orioles defeated Grand l edge for the second conference victory of the season. Two plays after the kick-off. Bob Mohr - went around right end for 50 yard� and a touchdown. The try for the extra point failed and the score was 6-0 at the end of the first quarter Grand I«cdge came back with a paa� by Carrow to right end for a touchdown. Charlotte’s second touch- down came when Ray Mohrs threw a pass to Gresso. the extra point was good The half-time score was 13-6. Charlotte scored again in the third quarter when Ray Mohre went over from the If� yard line, making the score 20-6. Grand I.edgo scored their last touchdown on a series of passes and the plunge over from the 5 yard line by Carrow. making the final score 20-13. The line-up for both teams Is as follows: Grand (.edge Charlotte Ftgg L3 Pray (Capt.l Carter (Capt.) L T Fuller Keeny LG Wolcott Holbrook C Beechler T. UFnrg R3 Schneckenberger SchulU RT Martin Haueter R E Zimmerlee Shaw F B Moore Dick QB Gresso C. IjaFurge R H R. Mohre Carrow LH. B. Mohre Toughest Game of Season Coming Up The Orioles face Hastings on Fri- day. Oct. 20th. Hastings with most of last year’s lettermen returning has a strong, well lailanccd team. There Is promise of a close game. Hastings has won two games and lost one. while the Orioles have had four straight wins. Coach Gobel says: ’Chances are al� out fifty-fifty. BOUSKA SON WALLPAPER and PAINT FLOOR SANDING Phone 344-W 107 W. Lawrence Collins Drug Store THE HOME OF SIATICO COMPLIMENTS OF EATON FLEETWING Orioles Upset Maroon Eleven The Orioles opened their conference reason by defeating the Mason Mar- oons 70. Friday. September 6th At 2:45, Mason won the toss and chose to receive. The first two quarters were a stalemate with Charlotte punting deep Into Maroon territory and the Maroons punting out. At the half, the game wan scoreless. Then In the lat- ter part of the third quarter a pass thrown by Bob Mohre connected and set Charlotte in scoring position. After a few attempts to plunge over. Vern Gresso ran around the end to score. The kirk was good and the Orioles took the lead 7-0. In the fourth period here was another opportunity to score hut the Mason line held und the final core was Charlotte 7. Mason 0. The line-up for Charlotte was: Joe Pray, left end: I an Fuller, left tackle: Bob Wolcott, left guard: Dick Beech- er. center: Dick Schneckenberger. right guard: Tom Martin, right tac- kle; Dick Peck, right end; Ray Mohre. right half: Hob Mohre. left half; Vern Gresso. quarterback; and Don ..toore. fullback. Mike Mathews. 44. who has been stationed at San Bruno. Calif., has been shipped overseas. Dave Shaull. ’43. Is serving with the 9th air force, stationed in Eng- land. Richard Hicks. '44, is stationed at Fort Knox. Kentucky. Gall Cheney. '38. who is stationed in Germany, has been promoted from captain to major in the field artillery. PRAY COMPANY G G G FURNITURE and UNDERTAKING PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICE BEST WISHES talon County SherMept. CHENEY FUNERAL HOME A. C. Cheney Gordon C. Cheney Phone 331 levenscn ludio FOR Better Photographs Lansing Eastern Defeats C. H. S. Cross Country The Orioles cross country squad continued the season with their sec- ond meet. Monday. October 9. losing to I Lansing Eastern 39 to 20. Running under favorable weather conditions. Bob Mohre. took the lead early and held that posltlton throughout the two-mile trek. The first ten contestants to finish and positions they held are as follows: B. Mohre |C). first; Graham (LE). second; Gibb (LE) third: Medlock (LE). fourth: Paulson (LE). fifth; Swanson (LE). sixth; Deveraux LE) seventh; R Mohre (C) eighth: Wey- mouth (C). ninth; King (C) tenth. Team Tales Does anyone know the cause of P2d Shamp’s happiness? Could it be Pot tervllle? The gusts of so called music greeting entrants to locker room her- ald the warming up of this year’s quartet. Has anyone heard Glenn Whitinger’s version of Join the Navy?” It seems some of the football players have large appetites? Can that be why they take money to foot- ball practice. Who appointed Bev. Martin decorater of socks for good luck? Lost! One left guard with short hair cut! Please come back. Gusto. Edna Robins. ’44. is attending Acme business college. She has remained with the FTaton theatre to work week ends. George Wlldern. '43. graduated from gunnery school In Nevada. P'rank P lles. ’42. is attending radio gunnery school In Memphis, Tenn. Jerry Sherman. ’43. after graduating from sound school at Key West. Fla., has been transferred to Norfolk. Va. Mary King. ’44. is working at Void- berg’s. Let Us Prepare Your Car for Winter BAUM’S STANDARD SERVICE Lawrence Oliver Sts. Phone 9177 GAY INC. JOHNSON’S H-C SINCLAIR SERVICE Comer of Main and Henry Bicycle and Bicycle FOR THE Repairs JUNIOR MISS Yates Hardware Saint Mary's Get GOOD GULF GASOLINE CASUALS GULF PRIDE MOTOR OIL ALL WOOL COATS for easy starting on frosting $29.84 mornings. We Have Anti-Freeze Vaughn and Bracy’s Gulf Service Phone 9161 Ragsdale Chas. P. Mulholland. Mgr. Clever Implement Coal Company ALLIS-CHALMERS FARM IMPLEMENTS COAL an COKE PHONE 155-W MUNGER HARDWARE CO. JAMES B. CHURCH RICHELIEU FOOD STORE PHONE 200 CHARLOTTE. MICH. Shelden Lumber Co. HARDWARE • JOHN DEERE FARM IMPLEMENTS PLUMBING SUPPLIES DUPONT PAINT SANDWICHES - SUNDAES MALTEDS Meet Your Friends LUMBER, BUILDER’S SUPPLIES PAINTS - FUEL At MURL and IRENE’S 503 E. HENRY Page 4 ORANGE BLACK Juniors Have Magazine Sales Topping the record breaking 1944 clean In magazine wiles by $510.80. the Juniors reached a new goal of $1621.25. | Prizes are being given the top three salesman: $5.00 first prize. $3.00 sec- ond. and $2.00 for third. Winners for ' these are: Harold Marsh, first place.! by selling $89.00 worth; second place j tuken by Roberta Garvey, selling $66.- 00; and third. Joyce Denison selling' $61.00 worth. The class was divided into two! groups, the Crowell, and Curtis. Cap- tains for these teams were as follows: Crowell, Keith Frey; and Curtis. Wayne Holmes. New Gym Refinished During Summer The new gym is now ready for bas- ketball. Students wished to know the amount of varnish anti the time it took to cover the 54 by 90 feet of the gvm floor with two coats of varnish. A few guesses were one week, three weeks, one month: and even more. But the exact figures are: it took eight gallons of varnish and two men plus one whole day to apply it. Connie Beebe. ’44. is attending Michigan State College taking a liber- al arts course. Bob Betty. '41. Inducted Into the army In August, has had a medical discharge. Max King. ‘44. is in the A. S. T. P. at Michigan State College. Pat Beechler. '43. is attending Mich- ' igan State College and specializing in radio speech work. Bruce Farr. ’43. Is at Fort Francis Warren. Wyoming. Varied Program Given In Musical Assembly I’pon opening the assembly Friday. October 6th. Principal Clark Muma. stressed pride in our football games and school building. Announcements about sponsoring' the dances were made by Jack Hess.! chairman of the recreation commit- tee. The students were entertained by two outsiders. Mrs. Fulton sang The Star Spangled Banner. and Mahlou Nichols played his saxophone with the saxophone quartet organized by Mr. Anderson. Miss Tobey entertained by playing several selections on the piano. Phyllis Hack, and Phyllis Wiotzkc gave a vocal selection. Calvin Csatlos played his cornet, accompanied by Frances Smith. A practie fire drill concluded the program. Students Help in Harvest The purpose of the victory farm labor program is to assist in harvest- ini: farmer’s crops. Some seventy boys and girls of the junior and senior high have participat- ed in harvesting crops this fall. They worked recently on the farm of John Forell. Mr. Forell has twenty acres of potatoes and five acres of carrots which are not completely harvested. They were paid twelve cents per crate for picking up potatoes and ten cents per crate for carrots. Harvesters are transported to and i from school by a truck furnished by j the farmer. Those desiring help call Mr. Sell roe-! der and he assists in finding neces-! sary help. GIRLS See our JOLE.NE WALKERS and BUSTER BROWN SPORTS Just the thing to give serivee for school wear BOYS We have LOAFERS for you. and sturdy OXFORDS that will take the wear and tear of school. Let us show you. FRED MURRAY CO Student Librarians Meet Mrs. luuch and her librarians meet every Wednesday morning at 8:30. These meetings are to acquaint the members with regular duties in the library. On October 4th a meeting was held and each girl was assigned a shelf to put into correct order of classifies lion. After this was done there was a general discussion and much was learned. At another time Mrs. lauch told of the various activities each girl should know by the end of the year. Eighth Grade Sponsor Dance The eighth grade sponsored the dance. Friday. October 13. In the girls’ gym. Music was furnished by the Juke box. The refreshment committee who sold cider and doughnuts was Pat Dean. Kthel Gothem. Beverly Kelley. Botty Shoemaker. Ireta Fetterman. and Barbara McKeag. The ticket committee was made up of Shirley Bruce. Leota Pfiefer. Bar- bara Jordan. Marilyn Smith. Koheit Wilcox. Gayland Williamston. Bob Clark, and Kenyon Sherman. Jeanette Gardner. 43. after complet- ing a year at nursing school has re- turned aud is working al the Bell Telephone. Pocket Knives Flashlights K U T S C H E’S HARDWARE Guns Ammunition DELICIOUS HOT FUDGE Main Sweet Shop HOT CHOCOLATE Swing Band Is Organized A swing hand is being organized to play at some of the school dances, un- der the direction of Mr. Anderson. The new pieces have not as yet been selected, hut will he sometime in the future. The members of the hand and the instruments that eaeh plays art- as follows: Mr. Anderson. John Stew- art and Wayne Webb, saxophone (ulso Wayne plays the clarinet); Fran- ces Smith, Robert Hart, and ('alvin Csatlos. cornets; Joe Pray, trombone, Wendell Ripley, bass horn: and Floyd Weymouth, drums. Bob Ladd. 39. navigator in the Army Air Force who has been over- seas for two years, is home on fur- lough. MAUSOLEUMS MARKERS MONUMENTS R. W. Carr Granite Co. 113 W. Lawrence Ave. Charlotte, Michigan Watch Our Windows For New Novelties and Gifts W. E WRIGHT Jewelry Gifts Ranges Electric. Gas. Coal. Wood full or apartment size They are MONARCHS. none better Also Complete Line of Furniture Trading Post 137 N. Washington CHARLOTTE CAFE “THE HOME OF GOOD FOOD” We Serve from a Sandwich to a Banquet Sweaters Skirts Are the popular wearing attire for hi«h school girls. SWEATERS—Coats or Pullovers $2.95 to $5.95 SKIRTS—Plain or Fancy $3.95 at Fred A. Richey Co. Your Favorite Spot to get the latest in School Sport Oxfords Shepard’s Sh oes CHARLOTTE HOME DAIRY THOSE TASTY Frozen Malteds Wright Radio Shop POPULAR SHEET MUSIC and MUSIC SUPPLIES STORE HOURS 4:00 to 6:00 P. M. Week Days Except Thursday 2:00 to 9:00 P. M.. Saturday 120' 2 South Mam - Phon 288 LUMBER, COAL PHONE No. Printing� business We can p (lease you McGRATH-DeFOE CO. - Phone 26 COME ON. TEAM. FIGHT VOLUME 19 ORANGE BLACK BEAT EATON RAPIDS THE CHARHIAN CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 2. 1944 ISSUE 3 Bobier Reports Assembly Plans Varied Programs Lined Up; Home Talent Featured Mary Lou Bobier, assembly chair- man. has appointed a committee and plans for the first semesters as- semblies have been made. At least one assembly a week has been planned. Mrs. Weymouth assisted the commit- tee on setting up the schedule. In addition to home talent and movies, outside talent will be displayed this year. The committee appointed con- sists of Frances Smith, assistant chairman; Phyllis Smallwood. Carl Llndblom. Barbara Jordan, and Mil- ford Mason It is under the super vision of Mr. Muma. The probable schedule for the rest of the semester will be as follows; November 3—Pep meeting. November 10 — Armistice Day pro- gram Noember 21—Junior play matinee for the grade children. November 22 — Thanksgiving pro | gram. November 28—Movie—Tom Sawyer. Noveml er 29—Girl Resreve assem- bly. December 8—Freshmnn assembly. ! December 15—Senior assembly. December 19—Alumni assembly. December 22 — Christmas program by the grade children. The schedule for the rest of the year cannot as yet be given. ■ ■ ■ Juniors Present Annual Play November 21 in Auditorium Off with a bang! That is how re- hearsals on Headed for Eden , the annual Junior class play, have started In this production, drama and com- edy have been skillfully blended to make a delightful story. After three weeks of practice, the play is shaping up under the direction of Miss Kath- ryn Wesche. Scheduled for November 21. the play will be given the previous after- noon for grade school students at the price of 9c. Parents who are unable to attend the evening performance will be given this opportunity to sc- the play at the regular evening admis- sion price of 48c. New Talent Found On Football Squad It would he Interesting to know how many people In C.H.S. are aware that Charlotte has a new combination of football players and cheerleaders. Pretty good they are. too. It seems the Charlotte side of the Battle Creek Central sophomore football game, Fri- day. October 20. was In dire need of a few yells, and had no one to fill the position of leaders. So these two very fine fellows. Ray Mohre and Ed. Hhamp. who always come to the res- cue Just in the nick of time, really gave out with “Come on. team, fight. It must have been very inspiring. At least the bystanders evidently thought so. because they applauded to such an extent that the luds gave them an encore of Yea. team, yeu. Perhaps the (toys have finally found their true calling. Orange Black Girds For Battle Back Row: R. Thompion, mflr.. E. Furu. R. Myin. R. Santee. D Roeenbrook. M. Maeon. H. Packard. D. Furu. B. Bryan. A. Tox. D Nieae. V. Scutt. Third Row E. Grirdall. ase't i©ach. D. White. C. Linflhlom. D. Johansen. Jr. Kino, E. Clark. R. Bandfielo. B. Jane. M. Horn, B. Lavcngood. R. Dibler. Second Row: F. Weymouth. C. Garvin. G. Whitinger. E. Shamp. J. Martin, R. Derby, E. Z.mmerlee. R Huffman. C. Youngs. H. Ackley. M. Gobel. coach. First Row- V. Gresso. D. Peck. T. Martin. D. Fuller Ray Mohre. R. Beechler. R. Sehneckenberoer. D. Moore. R. Wolcott. Robert Mohre. J. Pray. Goblins Invade lauch Domicile A very genial witch In the person of Mrs. lauch. played hostess to a large group of sprites and goblins at the residence of said witch. October 30. For a few hours spirits reigned, and no mortal was safe. You see. the Library club members shed their usual business like manner and for a short time stepped out of this world.” Ghost stories were the first order of business for the evening, and the girls came well equipped. The eerie effect was heightened by telling stories and singing outdoors by u fire. A treasure hunt from east to west and to the at- tic was one feature of the evening’s entertainment. A feature attraction was the horror chamber, under the supervision of goblins Shirley Pit longer. Elsie Shamp. Mary Mead and Beverly Cham- berlain. More entertainment was furnished by ducking for apples and fortune telling, after which the guests played “Murder.” Even ghosts get hungry It seems, so they retired again to the fire where doughnuts and cider were served and more ghost stories were told As you have no doubt surmised, a very spooky time was had by all. What’s Next? November 3—Pep Meeting (Let's show the boys we can yell I November 3—Everett, there. (Make It a big turn out i November 4—State Cross Coun- try Meet at Ypsilanti. (Here's a chance to break some records, fellows) Novemlier 10—Armistice Day As- sembly. November 11 — Eaton Rapids, here at 2:30. (Need we say morel November 14 — Foot ball-Band Banquet. ( We eat again!) November 16- Orange A Black (More gossip, no doubt I We Thank You We. the students of Charlotte high school, wish to express our appreciation to the Junior Cham- ber of Commerce for the annual Halloween party which again prov- ed to be such a big success. As has ever been the case, this event was long looked forward to, and will not lie soon forgotten. For all the time, trouble, and ex- pense to which the J.C.C. went to provide this fine evening of enter- tainment for us. we say. Thank you. Future Farmers Attend Detroit Livestock Show The unnual F.F.A. livestock show, held in Detroit. October 16-18. was at- tended by Dick Uren. David Adams. Louis Howe. John Welsh and Mr. Schroeder. They went on the Eaton Rapids school bus with 34 other Eaton county hoys, leaving at 6:30 Monday. OctolK-r 16 and returned Wednesday afternoon. The group stuyed at the Barium Hotel in Detroit. Tuesday morning they went to the stock yards where the animals were being checked in. Mr. Schroeder was in charge of the pigs, and George Lechrone. agricul- ture instructor at Eaton Rapids, su- pervised the sheep. All the animals shown were produc- ed by F.F.A. members. The animals were graded by stock yard men and by representatives of Michigan State College. Premiums were paid on prize stock. Tuesday noon the lioys attended a dinner at the stock yards, given by the New York Central Railroad Co. Over 300 F.F.A. members were present. Tuesday afternoon an educational program was conducted by stock men from Michigan State, who explained how stock was graded. Wednesday morning at eight o'clock the hoys were taken on a tour of the yards. At 9:30 they saw their an I nulls sold on the market. Elmer l eighfoot, Ag Instructor at Williamston. and his F. F. A. group were in charge of the show. Orioles Meet Eaton Rapids Armistice Day Old Time Rivals to Play On Local Field at 2:30; Parade Before Game Plach year about this time, finds students, faculty, and residents of Charlotte looking forward to the big game with their rivals, the Eaton Rapids Islanders. During the past sixteen years Charlotte has won six games. Eaton Rapids, nine, and one contest ended in a tie with a score of Ci. The following are results of games between the two cities for the past ten years: Year Orioles Islanders 1934 4 12 '35 6 0 '36 12 6 '37 0 12 '38 m i 8 ’39 4 24 '40 0 13 41 4 i '42 14 0 '43 4 13 ’44 � Eaton Rapids, so far this year, has lost only one game, that to Hastings. 13-0. and has won five. Up to the pres- ent time Charlotte has been fortunate In winning all six games that have been played this season. In an Interview with Coach Malcolm Gobel. It was learned that six boys In the probable starting line-up and three in the reserves will be playing their last game for Charlotte. November 11. The regulars are R. Mohre. Gresso. Pray. Fuller. Beechler. and Schneck- enberger; the reserves are Shamp. Jr. King, and Ackley. Our opponents have been steadily improving each week and will be tough to l� eat. stated the Coach. They have a couple of pretty rugged backfield line men in Jones and Carr. As accurately as it is possible to know this far in advance. Charlotte's starting lineup in the battle for the Til brown Jug will Ik as follows: Pray and Zimmerlee .............. ends Fuller and T. Martin ........ tackles Wolcott A Schneckenlierger.....guards Beechler ..................... center R. Mohre ................. quarterback Derby and Gresso ............halfbacks I� . Moore ....................fullback It might be well to give here, for the Umefit of those who don't know, a little Information about the li'l brown Jug.” It was originated by a former C.H.S. coach. Kenneth Barn- hill. as a token to be given to the winning team in these annual con- tests. Friends say he always stated that he found it iu a junk pile and tixed it up. Coach Barnhill, an alum- nus of the local high school, was a member of the faculty from 1933 through 1935. A game with Battle Creek high school. September 17. 1S93. marked the beginning of football in Charlotte. Unfortunately that first game ended in a score of 12-0 In favor of Battle Creek. Celebrating a half century of football in Charlotte last year, the Orioles defeated Battle Creek Lake- view 20-7. Page 2 ORANGE BLACK (Member! Est. I92l) ORANGE BLACK Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 625 Subscription Hates $.75 STAFF Publisher ...................Mary Lou Caughey Managing Editor .....................Jack Hess Sports Editor ....................... Roger Clay Alumni Editor .................Betty Le Vanway Exchange Editor ..................Lou Ella Frey Editor-In-Chief .................Norma Marshall Business Manager .................Snllle Sterrett Circulation Manager ........................Hurry Ackley Treasurer ........................Betty Hulison Advertising Manager ......................Beverly Martin Assistant Advertising Manager ....Beverly Paton Adviser .....-....................Winifred Wells Reporters: Pick Beech I er. Barbara Bradley. Harold Cheney. tana Mae Halgh. Geraldine Har- mon. Rosemary Lynd. Clara Mae Morey. Rein Payne. Joyce Sutherland. Norma Tanner, James Thorton. I ols Willard. Dorene Wright. Let’s Get On The Beam Jingle! Jingle! listen to the pennies, nickles and dimes. All this change we have, should be going to finance equipment for our great armed services. This money that is invested in war stamps and bonds, helps to buy some of the following things: hospital planes, jeeps, tanks, planes, and other equipment that our ! oys need to bring them home more quickly. Our l� oys need all the help we can give them, so let’s get behind them, and furnish the equipment or whatever it is they need. We wouldn’t feel right if we knew we were letting the fighting men down, would we? The American saying is to l se the equipment and save the lioys.' We have tables in the lower halls of both senior and junior high. When we go by. let’s reach down in our pockets and bring out all the change we can possibly spare. The 6th War Loan Drive is coming in November. We can all show our pen- nies. nickles. and dimes then, but we can do a lot before, by buying stamps each Tuesday. So far the junior high has lH on way a head of the senior high in sales. Come on. senior high, let’s do something about it! Ban-Tones Boom Boom! Boom! Drum section, reed section, brass section, and. last but not least, the bass drum- mer making as much racket as it is humanly pos- sible to make every fifth hour. Students in study hall put cotton in their ears and wonder if the l and absolutely must practice on the field behind the school: tired night-shift workers, peacefully slumtiering in neighboring homes groan and decide they didn’t want to sleep anyway. But oblivious to these facts, the band goes on drilling, playing, and improving, led by the drum majors und majorettes and aided by the director. Yes. improving each day. Griping liecause it’s too hot or too cold to march and practice, but en- joying it Just the same. As a result of their work, have you noticed the animated letters they’ve been using in formations or the spiral they executed at the first home football game? Pull the cotton out of your ears. kids, and put on your glasses liecause there is more in store for the future! Tattle Tales What will Bev do now that Ned has gone liack | to Flint? Were Sul and Ray waiting for the fire or was it accidental that they happened to be there? A Hastings class ring and a sweater—Mary Jane Webb and Frances (Mark. What teacher walked into what classroom to find j what boy drawing what pictures of wlmt teacher on j what black board? Anyone noticed the Community Health observers ! from State? I ll say! It appears that I Is one of Mr. Grindall’s favorite marks. Just ask any physics student. We’d like to know who is wearing David Adams' F.F.A. pin. MarR off one more romance for C.H.S. Gordy Sparks and Pat Dean. Where does Mary find all the girls for her parties? They aren't from Charlotte? What held Carol Tharp’s Interest so firmly in fifth hour high room. Oh—was she cute! Mr. Muma never fails to spring a gov't test 3rd j hour. Ask Phyllis Goodrich about her diamond. Minstrel show was pretty good. The girls cer- tainly looked natural. Charlotte was really buzzing one Saturday night with ull the parties and such. Why have two Senior girls been calling Don Moore Casanova Jr. ? Could lie he tries to crowd too much into one evening. The orchestra’s aliout ready to lie presented, isn't , it. Mr. Anderson. Personal nomination for one of the prettiest girls in Charlotte high school. Joan Kersletler. Mury Lou Terwllliger and Pat Shicls must la� popular. They were In Behrens Rowe with eight escorts one Sunday. Oh Zim! That blonde in second hour study hall. Isn’t it too bad that all boys can't be like Bob I Ladd? Rings seem to lie the latest fad. Competition between Betty and June to sec who I can get Junior away from Colleen. Have you ever noticed Bev. Murtln's long eye lashes? It'8 generally known that Vern and Venice had a pretty good time Saturday night. Don’t forget the dance Saturday night after the Eaton Rapids game. Shall It Be Droop Drapes Or Glad Rags? Don't bother to take your pajamas off in the morning, girls. What is the use of dressing for school? In the long run you will look just as well in pajamas as slacks, or sloppy skirts, and those big shirts you've liorrowed from dud. Why bother to do your hair up. for short fat pigtails don't take so much time and they really look glamorous (?) If you haven’t time to make pigtails, then wrap a turban around your dome and leave your hair like that for the day. Sloppy skirts, slacks, and messy hair styles, plus too much or not any make up attract loads of attention (That’s what you think) ! ! What's the mutter with our school? It's beginning to look like a circus, with a bunch of daffy clowns. Come on. girls, off with those silly droop-drapes and put on a few girls' clothes for a change. We'd like to know if you really could look sensible and attractive. By the way. boys, how aliout you waking up a little too? You're beginning to look almost as pre- posterous as the females. How aliout your slicking up your hair a little, and donning a few glad rags, in place of your baggy clothes? Think it over, kids. Faculty Facts Are you really acquainted with your teachers? Do you know their hobbies or secret ambitions? Most of you know what the faculty look like, where they’re from and so on. but do you observe their little mannerisms and sayings? For instance, how much of the following are you familiar with? Mr. Huston says his hobby is reading and that he does quite a bit of it. He revealed a secret de- sire to be a hardware merchant, and works in such a store on the week ends. My gracious” is a favorite saying of Mrs. Kip- llnger. Of her many hobbles music ranks first: she makes a habit of memorizing some verse or skit each day. and enjoys cooking very much. BOYS Come in and buy those winter coats and jackets, before you go to that football game. VOMBERG’S Non's Sense... Notice to John Welsh—Next time you Jump out the chemistry window, be sure no � no sees you. Roger Gay spent the week end with friends (?) in Dowagiuc. his former home town. Neil Cochrane, '4-1. visited school last week with Dick Trutnley. Whutta fothull team! ! Keep up the good work boys. How aliout some new. smooth. Jive records for the Juke Ikix? Those hot-dogs were really hot. weren’t they? j How uhout some more. Hl-Y? Only next time have S enough buns to go with the wetners. Why doesn’t Jack Tlrrell get brave when It comes to girls? Bob Mohre got a little rough treatment in the Hastings game, didn't he? What temptations do these fall days give you? Get a load of the cheap perfume Beech I er. Gay. Grosso, and Zimmerlee dab liohind their eurs. Very alluring. Did you know the teachers had a hayride. Oc- tober 23? ? ? ? Oil Where Oh Where This might well Ik the mourning cry of many students right here in Charlotte. Other towns and communities have had trouble with ring worm and we are fortunate not to have any more than we do. We have all seen the grade school children wear- ing caps or scarfs to school so as not to catch this disease. This is being done merely to keep this menace from spreading and the younger students have co-operated very well. Now, more than before. lH cuuse of the extra strain on everyone, a contagious diseuse is very unwelcome. Help to keep It from spreading; co- operate with rules and restrictions. Such a habit as borrowing some one’s comb is always a had habit. tat’s do our part to help counteract this disease and all others. Remember When... Colleen Royston had such a beautiful friendship with Miss Allison (crash! bang!)? The girls didn't masquerade as hobos everyday? Mr. Bilbie hid in his closet from the seventh grade (’ominandos ? Irene Livingston and Duane Nlsse didn’t go to- gether? There wasn't a man shortage! ! All the boys were J. C. S. A.’s? Glen Whitinger was a shy. young boy? We had the Stardusters? Richard King was offered money by his big senior brother” for girl information? Dick Beechler, Ted Ross. Don Moore, and Wayne Holmes played junior high basketball? Seniors were wild, innocent freshmen? Mr. Hill had fifth hour high room? Dick Schneckenberger went steady with Mary Lou? Largest class enrollment was eighth hour? All the senior Iwys had old Jnlopys? There wasn't a MohTe on the football or Imskct- ball team? Barb Bradley hnd to dust Mrs. Weymouth's room every morning lM fore school, (penalty for skipping school) ? Mrs. Taylor gave the eigthth graders (seniors now) the facts of life ? Girl Reserves and Hl-Y had hayrides? Bob Orr and Chuck Burton were cheerleaders? The ninth grade had get-acquainted parties? The Eaton Rapids girls were strong competition? Some of the schools have a fine boys’ glee club. How about having one here? Sandwiches SUNDAES - MALTEDS Meet Your Friends At MURL. and IRENE’S 503 E. HENRY ORANGE BLACK Page 3 Junior High School Girls Organize Bowling Teams Under the direction of Mrs. Thelnm Taylor. thirty-six Junior hitch girl have organized six bowling learn The girl� howl one line each Tuesday after school. The captains and their tcamR are as follows: Team 1 Mary Ixju Tsrwllllger. cap lain Joanne Willard. Barlmru Jnr dsn. Shirley Bruce. Pat shiels and Rosemary Wilber. Team 2—Ethel Van Goethem. cap- tain. Pat Dean. Barbara Lindblotn. Bonnie Webb. Marilyn Shiels. and Het- ty Shoemuker. Team 3- Norma Fox. captain; liar rlet C’laflln. Barbara Nisse. Joan John son and Pat driest. Team I Rae Norlander. captain: Charlotte Sutherland. Pat Hill. Shir-1 ley Hicks. Virginia Wilber and Rose- mary Raines. Team 5—Elsie Shamp. captain; Joyce Gooch. Patsy Bryan. Mary Smith. Betty Patterson. Team 6 Dolores Willard, captain; Marjorie driest. Beverly Roth. Greta Pryor. Janet Cornelius, and Joan Cor nelius. Meet the Centers CHUCK YOUNGS -husky 218 pound Junior of medium height and complex- ion. seems optimistic on the outcome of the approaching games. About school he says. It's all right—I guess. Ills favorite subject was revealed as mechanical drawing. On the subject of girls, the answer was. I don't1 know.” Chuck has played football for three years and is planning on going out for track this year More power to you. fellow!!! DICK BEECHI.ER—tall, dark sen- ior weighing 193 pounds. has played football for four years. When asked for his opinion on what the re- sult of future games would be. he said. That fact remains to Ik seen— I really couldn’t say. I do believe we're in pretty good condition and will whip up into shape. He had no comment on the subject of girls, but. when quizzed about school, the reply was. ”1 like school, but----! Chem- istry ranks first on his hit parade of studies. Orioles to Meet Vikings Tomorrow the Charlotte Orioles will Journey to Everett with the In- tention of scoring another victory. The game will start at 4:00 o'clock The Vikings have only three of their last year's letter men back, but they handed Howell a 7 to 6 defeat. Bob Mohre. a casualty of the Hast- ings game, will not be expected in the lineup for Charlotte. The probable lineup will be as fol- lows: J. Pray. LB; D. Fuller. LT; R. Wolcott. LG: D. Beechler. C; D. Schneckenberger. RG; J. Martin. RT; E. Zimmerlee. RE; R. Derby. QB: V. Gresso. LH; R. Mohre, RH; D. Moore. FB. Charlotte Swamps Howell On the Charlotte gridiron Friday. October 27. the Charlotte Orioles hung up another Capitol Circuit victory which spells them one game closer to (he championship and an undefeat.il season. There was no doubt in the fans' minds after the first Charlotte touchdown as to the outcome of the game. The Orioles have improved In e ery game and this was their best showing. Three of the Oriole’s touchdowns were made by Ray Mohre; two were made hy Don Moore; and the last was made hy Floyd Weymouth. Charlotte outplayed Howell in every pha.se of the game, hut the Highlanders never gave up for one moment. They fought hard all the way. Vern Gresso and Ray Mohre played an outstanding game for Charlotte while J. Cook stood out for the Highlanders. Art Steward, '44. is stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. FULL LINE OF A-B and .Monarch Ranges Electric. Gas. Coal. Wood. Automatic Hot Water Heater and Complete Line of Furniture- Trading Post 137 S. Washington Thick Malteds STUDENTS! ! GREEN LIGHT RESTAURANT Cheeseburgers GOOD HOT LUNCHES FOR BEN H. FELSKA. Prop. Buy Your Bonds Here First National Bank LUMBER, COAL PHONE No. 9 Gobclites Trounce Jr. High Happenings Hastings Eleven Members of Mrs Weymouth's sev- October 20 the Charlotte Orioles enth grade English class treatedt them- played host to the Hastings Saxons. Iv« • t”’1''� 1 «‘«te Hallowajo who ended up on the short end of a 7-0 l� rty. October 31. On the refresh- score. The Saxons were scored on In committee were Clara Mauney. every period. The first came when chairman. Diana Martin, and Evonne Bob Mohres pass to Ray Mohre con The recreation committee was nected. Ray's try for extra point was ,n de up of Bertha Lennon, chairman; good That was all the scoring until j Rosemary Van Dorpe. and Saida Llv- the second quarter when Don Moore i Ingston. plunged over from the five yard line Bonnie Payne, of the seventh grade The try for extra point was wide. The 1 moved to Lakeview. Orioles returned in the third quarter Vvonne Hill was invited by to score again us Don Moore went Maxon Wehr to twirl at Briggs Sta- over from the six yard line making dlutn in Detroit, October -9. the score 19-0. Ray's try for extra point was good and the Orioles led at From the Educational Department the end of the third quarter 20-0. at Michigan State College. Dr. L. J. The last touchdown came in the Luker came to speak at a Joint meet- final period, when Don Moore again ing of the Teachers' Club and Haw- went over from the five yard line t horne P. T. A.. October 18. Dr. Luk- The extra point was completed and er's talk was concerned with the the final outcome Charlotte 27. Hast background required for child gui- ings 0. ! dance. COMPLIMENTS OF EATON FLEETWING RCSEACRE fLCWtRJ Phone 266 BEST WISHES Eaton County Sheriffs Dept. Watch Our Windows For New Novelties and Gifts W. E WRIGHT Jewelry Gifts CHARLOTTE CAFE THE HOME OF GOOD FOOD” We Serve from a Sandwich to a Banquet Shelden Lumber Co LUMBER, BUILDER’S SUPPLIES PAINTS - FUEL • • t i G 3 OOD FOOD CHARLOTTE MICH. JAY SANDWICH SHOP !! t 13 ' EARL J. LAVENGOOD Proprietor Page 4 ORANGE BLACK Club News Both during and aft« r the Hasting game. October 20. the Ht-Y furnished refreshments and entertainment, at a price of course. During the game hot dogs were sold by Brewster Grier. Junior Tuckey. and Rod Yates. From 10:00 to 11:30. a dance was sponsored in the girls' gym. About three hundred people attended. Music was furnished by Mr. Schroeder's rec- ord player. Pop was sold during the dance by Maynard Backofen and Harry Sum- eris. The Girl Reserves are planning an assembly which will be presented No- vember 3. Orders are l eing taken at the present time for Girl Reserve pins. Most of the girls are ordering. A group picture was taken this week. Bob Betty. 44. who has a medical discharge from the army, is working at the Reo factory In Lansing. Russ Martin. '43. a graduate from submarine school at New I ondon. Conn.. Is now at Benicia. Calif. EATON COUNTY SAVINGS BANK Sweaters Skirts Are the popular wearing attire for high school girls. SWEATERS—Coats or Pullovers $2.95 to $5.95 SKIRTS—Plain or Fancy $3.95 at Fred A. Richey Co. Your Favorite Spot to get the latest in School Sport Oxfords Shepard’s Sh oes School Days and Every Other Day Veteran of 43 Missions Speaks in Assembly Following a safety talk. October 2f . by Everett Peck of the Eaton County Sheriff's Department, in which he stressed safety during hunting season. Coach Malcolm Gobel introduced Lt. Robert Ladd to the student body. Lt. Ladd, just returned from the South- west Pacific, continued the theme of safety in his talk by telling about the various safety devices used by the air forces. The Lieuteuant. a former athletic i star in this school. Is now a navigator in the United States Army Air Force and a member of the 13th Air Force In the Pacific theatre. A veteran of 43 missions over Jup- j held territory. Bob was able to give I FOR THE JUNIOR MISS Saint Mary’s CASUALS ALL WOOL COATS $29.84 Vaughn and Ragsdale Chas. P. Mulholland. Mgr. a very Interesting talk on conditions and tactics over there. When questioned about his most ex- citing mission, he named one over Truk, in which the right wing of his B-24 Liberator was damaged and the right tire blown out. necessitating a crash landing. All members of the crew were safe, however. Boh stated. I have been very much surprised at the seeming lack of In terest In the South Pacific theatre of war. hut It may In due to the fact that the public Is not as well aquainted with that area as it Is with the Euro- pean area.” Join the Junior Red Cross. CHENEY FUNERAL HOME A. C. Cheney - Gordon C. Cheney Phone 331 Former Teacher Returns Keith King, former agriculture teacher In C.H.S. spent u few days back In his old class room, substitu- ting for Mr. Schroeder. while he at- tended the livestock show in Detroit. Mr. King taught the ag students here for two years, beginning In the fall of '41. CHARLOTTE HOME DAIRY THOSE TASTY Frozen Malteds Clever Implement Coal Company ALLIS-CHALMERS FARM IMPLEMENTS COAL an COKE PHONE 155-W L. L. Johnson Lumber Co. 563 N. Main St. Phone 379 Charlotte, Michigan HIKING . . . THE EASY WAY WITH BUSTER BROWN OFFICIAL SCOUT SHOES FOR BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS FRED MURRAY CO LEAKY TO OPEIKATE A LINOTYPE We would like to employ Senior Boy or Girl to learn this fine profession after school and Saturdays. Good pay, rapid advancement, permanent job. References from your teachers required. McGRATH-DeFOE CO. - Phone 26 YOU GET ALL THREE ♦WARMTH ♦LOOKS ♦WEAR HnnsEn WARM-LINED GI0UES.. $3QQ FOR EXTRA ENERGY NORWICH EROSYN V ITAMINS A Complete Dietary Supple- ment of 9 Vitamins and 9 Minerals, box of 100 tablets IT DOESN’T PAY to wait until the “last minute.” Check your car for the winter months ahead with $1.69 TEXACO PRODUCTS Warm hands do a better job for Victory ... so, come in now for a pair of Hansen warm-lined gloves. Make your selection from several styles, leathers and colors. See our unlined gloves also. Bring your gift list along. Behrens Rowe NYAL DRUG STORE Community Oil Co. HAROLD E. SMITH See the Junior Play ORANGE BLACK THE CHARHIAN” Thanksgiving! Vacation! ! ! VOLUME 19 CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1944 ISSUE 4 Annual Banquet Is Huge Success Webber Is Main Speaker; Movies of Michigan Eleven Shown The football-hand banquet, a com inunlty project, sponsored annually by the Rotary club, was held last Tues- day at 6:30 In the gym of the high school. Although the banquet honored the football members under Coaches Malcolm Gobel and Emerson Grindall and the band members under Russell Anderson, the public was also invited. Dinner was served by the home ec- onomics girls under the direction of Miss Toms. Mrs. Rex Dell assisted In the kitchen. Dr. Vance was the chairman of the decorations. Principal Clark Muma was chair- man of the arrangements committee with Clyde Fulton and Karl haven- good assisting him. On the program and ticket commit- tee James Church acted as chairman with the help of Kenneth I oree. George Dean, and Malcolm Gobel. “WallId Webber, the main speak- er of the evening is the freshman coach at Ann Arbor and also a talent scout for football materlul. After his speech, a movie of the Mlchlgun foot- ball team wus presented In the audi- torium. The program was as follows: Presiding. Hans Kardel; Invoca- tion. Rev. William Beckett: toast- master. Chaplain Russell McConnell; community singing. W. R. Mclntlre; Introduction of band. Russell C. An- dersoi ; introduction of football squad. Malcolm Gobel; piano selections. Miss Mary Louise Tobey; speaker. Wallle Webber; movie of Michigan football team -auditorium. Girl Reserves Produce Home Talent Assembly Producing the second home talent assembly of the year, the Girl Re- serves scored another hit with pro- gram presented by various members of the organization on November 13. The flag salute was led by Barbara Bradley. Chairman for the program was Betty Sumcrlx. Both are senior Girl Reserves. Again new talent, until now hidden from view, has l� een brought to the foreground in this unforgettable dis- play of local Lily Pons, Katherine Cornell’s, Dinah Shore’s, and Hazel Scott’s. The day's program consisted of monologue entitled. Susie at the Football Game” given by June Smuts: ’’Sparkin’ Betty Jane , a vocal duet by Beverly Paton and Mary Lou Bo- bier: two vocal selections by Phyllis Hack: the ever popular Tea for Two a two-piano duct, by Phyllis Wietzke and Marian Cheney: and two vocal numliers by the ’’Corny Crooners who are, namely. Susan Stucky. Betty Vanway. Joan Parker and Betty Mont- gomery. I amt. hut not least, was a dialogue called the Graveyard Episode in which imaginary epitaphs on monu- ments of various faculty members and students were read. The tombstones, not to be confused with the genuine articles, were portruyod by various Girl Reserve members while the dia- logue was carried on between laturel Starr and Barbara Bradley. 46 Cast To Stage Annual Production BacK row—R. BAk«r, J. Gardner, T. Treloar, K. Frey. J. Martin, T. Martin, M. Backofen, Mm Weache. director. Center row—M. Freed. D. Thompson, J. Denison. Front row—P. Craven. D. L. Aid, C. Smith, M. Dobbratz. N. Snyder. R. Riley, L. Lynd. Junior High Stands Out In Stamp and Bond Sales War bonds and stamps have been sold in the lobbies of the junior und senior high building for the past sev- eral weeks. This plan did not prove satisfactory so the selling will take place every Tuesday. 4th hour in the class rooms. The sales of bonds and stamps In comparison between junior and senior high are quite tinequul. They are as follows: October 3rd—senior high. $10.15: Junior high. $14.35. October 10th—senior high. $43.35: junior high. $759.80. October 17th—senior high, $79.00: junior high. $207.00. October 24th— senior high. $1.50; Junior high. $405.80. October 31st—senior high. $6.75; junior high. $246.24. November 7th—senior high. $15.15: junior high. $310.05. These records prove that the sales are rather one sided, and that it Is up to the senior high to do something about it. So now the Girl Reserves are taking over. Dramatic Club Starts Miss Winifred Wells, the club direc- tor. reports that the dramatic club Is getting underway, with twenty-five prospective members. A committee of four was appointed to draw up the club constitution. They were as follows: Joyce Denison, «•hair- man: Joan Parker. Jack Hess and Betty Montgomery. The constitution is ready for presentation at the next club meeting. What’s Cornin’? November 21—Junior Play I See you all there� Thanksgiving—November 23-24 Vacation (Don't eat too much! November 28 -Movies (Hope they're good) November 30—Report Cards (Do we dare show 'em?) December 1—Hastings (here) December 7—Orange und Black. (More news?) Government Classes Hold Mock Ejection Roosevelt Tops Dewey By Small Majority; 465 Ballots Cast A school election was held Novem- ber 6. in the junior high building, room 154. The third and fourth hour govern- ment classes, under the direction of Mr. Muma. principal, were In charge of the election. Eleanor Sloan and Marjorie LeVan were chosen from the classes to assist in the setting up of the plan. Committees were chosen for each hour of the day and also for before und after school. Polls were set up In the room as in a regular election. All students und teachers were eligi- ble to vote. Voting went on all day Monday. Out of a possible 595 stu- dents. 465 voted. Ballots were counted after school. The results were as follows: Roose- velt. 234: Dewey. 208; Watson. 5; Norman Thomas. 2. This election was held to teach stu- dents how to vote, and to give them a chance to see how a regular elec- tion is handled. Assembly Committee Sponsors Dance Nov. 4 A student dance was sponsored No- vember 4 by the assembly committee. Admission was twenty-four cents per ; person. Dancing began at eight-thirty ! and continued through to eleven-thir- tv. Pon was sold in the uooer hall. Two hundred and thirty admissions were sold. Thirteen dollars was clear- ed after the expenses were paid. The assembly committee for the dance included Mary Lon Bolder, as semhly chairman. Frances Smith. Phyllis Smallwood. Barbara Lou Jor- dan. Milford Mason and Carl Lind- blotn. The swing band under the direction of Mr. Anderson furnished the music for the dancing. The gym was taste fully decorated with orange and black crepe paper. Mr. and Mrs. Milt- on Jordan and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith were visitors. Juniors To Be “Headed For Eden” Nov. 21 Large Crowd EIxpected: Tickets Being Sold By Junior Class Are you ’Headed for Eden’ next Tuesday evening?” This seems to be the kind of conversation going on around the building lately. Headed for Eden by Sidney Duvall, which is this year's Junior play, will lie staged November 21. at 8:00 o’clock. The scene of the play, which is an iuterspersion of comedy and drama, is in a South Chicago rooming house in the fall of the year. Eight girls who live there together have their trials and tribulations, as girls will. The actual heart of the play is with Bob. played by Maynard Backofen. who un- fortunately becomes mixed up with an outfit of gangsters. After he has been convicted of manslaughter, things be- come rather complicated and serious. With the help of his sister. Kate (Dor- een Thompson) and the other seven girls, who turn sleuths and find the real criminal, everything finishes for the l est. Several different types of people, including a LaSalle Street broker, a waitress, a laundry man. a model, a truck driver, a clerk, and a policeman, are portrayed. Throughout the play everything possible happens to every- one: they get in and out of trouble, fall In love, get married, spy on each other's room-mates, and have a gener- ally hilarious time. Humor occurs at such times, for in- stance. as when the maid. (Joyce Denison) locks the laundry man (John Gardner) in the closet. Ken (Keith Frey) and Kate, who are re- porters on rival newspapers, furnish the spice of romance. Officiating back stage will be Harry Sumerix on the sound effects, with Neil Shaver assisting. Comments from the cast are that, It is good, and coming along fine. Dramatic Coach Wesche states. It is a very worthwhile play and Is pro- gressing remarkably. Girl Reserves to Sponsor Turkey Trot November 22 Novelty Dance To Be Held in New Gym; Swing Band To Play Have you heard about the Turkey Trot? No! Then listen closely while the particulars are enumerated. For the first time this year, the new gym will he used for a dance. Shoes are not allowed, as the floor has been refinished for liasketball season, so park them in the hall. Admission will Ik $.35 per person and $.50 per couple. Music will be fur- nished by the swing tiand. and pop and sandwiches will tie sold. Sponsored by the Girl Reserves, the rat race will be held November 22 from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Committee chairmen are as follows: tickets. Mary Ellen Freed: pop. Bon- nie Gingrich; sandwiches. Gertrude Heinz : cleanup. Clara Mao Morey; take ticket. Barbara Parr; orchestra and advertising. Rota Payne: decorat- ing. Beverly Martin: and checking. Marjorie LeVan. Page 2 ORANGE BLACK _________________________ (Member ) 1st 192?) ' JjUssoOgJx' ORANGE BLACK Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 625 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Sports Editor Editor-In-Chief Circulation Manager Harry Ackley Advertising Manager Beverly Martin Assistant Advertising Manager.......Beverly Baton Adviser.......................... Winifred Wells Reporters: Dick Beechler. Barbara Bradley. Harold Cheney. Lena Mae Haigh. Geraldine Har- mon. Rosemary Lynd. Clara Mae Morey. Reta Pay- ne. Joyce Sutherland. Norma Tanner. James Thorn- ton. Lois Willard and Dorene Wright. Thanksgiving Let us praise God for the day. For the stir of life. For honest toil that wins food and rest. God be praised for the day. Let us praise God for the gift of parents; May He help us to honor them. To be reverent and truthful. That we may gladden their hearts. And bring joy to the world. God be praised for our parents. Let us praise God for good friends. That rejoice with us in our joys. Cheer us in trouble, and lighten our tasks. May He help us to repay them, in fellowship and service. God Ik praised for our friends. Y hat About College? College? That's a funny situation. Students are trying to decide whether or not to go to college. If everyone could only see what school really means, there wouldn't be any doubt as to whether to strive for further education. College on the surface means from four to six more years of holding your nose to the grindstone of study, and that is enough to stop some right here. But after those few years one can be rewarded so many times over that they mean very little after awhile. College isn’t all sociology, psychology and all the rest of the ’olog- ies' but it can be fun—Think of all the new people one meets. But back to the virtues of the college education. This life broadens people’s lives as to the profes- sions or life work, in the future. Perhaps a high school graduate can get $50.00 a week now. but there is little chance for him to advance that fig- ure and as he grows older there is more of a chance that it might go down instead of up. High school students are more apt to go off and be a small time hobo, while college graduate can become a “big time holm . But seriously, a good education can entirely rhangc one's viewpoint. College is sometimes classified as the gateway to fame and fortune or at least gives a better chance to those who attend. Surely, we would be more able to un- derstand the natures of our fellow men. which would enable us to get along a little better with our neighlKiring countries. I t us all least think about It awhile and see what can be done. Our Future President Yes. a third term President was unheard of—un- heard of. that is until 1940 when the American people again elected Franklin I). Roosevelt to that office. Now in 1944 the people have as never before, chosen the same person to lead them for another four years. Because of the situation now facing the Uni- ted States, there were people who though that it would not be wise to change leadership of the na- tion; there were people who felt there should be a new leader. This became a question of the nation. The question was settled by the people, which Is the way of our democracy. Yes. the people have picked their man; the man they want to lead their country. They have faith in their future President and believe he will lead the country to victory. Nazi Flag Makes Debut Here A sharp contrast to our Old Glory and what It stands for was a Nazi flag brought to school by Phyllis Wietzke. The flag was captured somewhere in the Netherlands by a paratrooper who is now- hospitalized in London. England. He is a relative of Albert Wietzke of Charlotte. A black swastika trimmed and set in a circle of white on a blazing red background played a major part in calling attention to this flag. It Is said that these colors were specially chosen because they stir one’s emotions to the extent of madness and murder which is true In Germany today. Because of the Maltese cross In the upper left-hand corner it is believed to l c a naval flag. ‘Let’s Go To The Dance” Whoopee! A dance tonight? Well, swell! This is the enthusiasm that kids have when they hear the news. Everyone likes to dance, even if he is a beginner. Just Ihm-uusc a person doesn't know how- to dance is no reuson why he shouldn't nttend the parties. Don't be bashful, ask someone to teach you. even a teacher. People will be glad to and if you accidentally step on their feet, don't worry about what they are thinking. Seriously, don't you think there is fun at a dance? Of course you do. Then skip a show once in awhile and go the following night. At dances, pop and eats are sold for those people with big appetites. The gymnasium hus a good floor and combined with the sweet music makes a perfect evening. So come on. let's everyone turn out at the dances. Make this your most exciting year of school. Mary Had a Little Lamb Mary had a little lamb, its fleece was white as snow. And Mary said. A war is on,—we’ve got to give, you know. So Mary sheared her little lamb and sold the fleecy wool. And bought so many Savings Stamps, her book is almost full! Come one! Come all! I-ets get in step and pur- chase more ) onds and stamps on the coming sixth war loan drive. We haven’t forgotten for a moment what we are fighting for; it's just that we all must Ik push- ed once in a while to start us thinking. I et'8 not just think. For security of our freedom requires much more than thinking; it requires ac- tion. Lot your money l e ammunition to safe guard our future, marching along with the boys defending our country, together laying another stepping stone for freedom. Come on. let's all get on the road to victory by buying more stamps evervday. We aren't giving our ' money, just lending until peace is secured. Did You Know? Victor Swift is confined to the Hayes-Green- j Beach hospital where he is suffering from third degree burns when his clothing caught on fire. Wilma Boyei is also at the Hayes-Green-Beach hospital undergoing treatment for a fractured skull and brain concussion received when she was thrown fiom a horse. Mrs. lauch. Mrs. Weymouth and Miss Wells lu«itfd a declamation contest over at Vornontville high school. Wednesday even I eg. Twenty-five con- testants gave speeches, pot-try and orations. Bar- bara Foote, one time student of Charlotte high school, was one of the contestants. Girls, Everyone Smart Guy Can you name the sister States? Bright Boy Certainly. They are Miss Ouri. Mrs. Slppt. Ida Ho. Mary Land. Calli Fornia. Louisa Anna. Della Ware, and Minnie Sota. Tattle Tales Why is It Bob Mohre seems to enjoy his third hour English class? Could it be a certain pretty, blue eyed sophomore girl who sits next to him? Who is the great attraction in the lower hall? Ask Mary Lou and Virginia. Where does Hilding Krusell get his pretty red lips? What kind of perfume is it that Betty L. wears, that entices everyone? Why is Don Furu so bashful? Who is it that always gets to go to the postofftro for Mrs. Weymouth on Tuesday fifth hour? Orchids to the greatest gum chewer in second hour junior arithmetic class. J. Myers. Did you notice the lipstick souvenirs at the Hard Times party? Personal nomination for one of Charlotte high's friendliest girls. Carla Farrier. Where are all the girls getting those pretty dia- monds?? Morris' must be making quite a profit. What group of boys drink pop through nipples in front of Mac’s ? Why does Glen Whitinger like the song. I learned a lesson I'll never forget ? What group of students walked all the way from the corner of S. Washington and Main in I tnsing to Everett just to see the game?? That is school spirit or Is It?? Does Elaine French really like crawling under tables?? (fourth hour government class. November 6.) Crazy Fashions For Insane People Every year some bright character blos- soms out with some crazy fad that gets all the girls mad over it. Last year it was those crazy snow boots, the ever popular big plaid shirt, pigtails and sloppy sweaters. What will the males and femules of C. H. S. be prowling around in next? Come on. gates, let’s take a gander at the C. H. S. Fad-Mad Magazine, and see what's cooking. Boy. kids! this will really set your teeth to clicking—Long legged, bright-red under- wear. worn with bobby-socks and saddle shoes will be popular with C. H. S. girls for warmth this winter. ??? Stocking caps are now in fashion, both to keep the ears warm and as a protection against ring worm. Flannel night shirts will be worn on chil- ly nights this year, and on particularly cold evenings, u frilly. be-riblxmcd night- cap will be added. Look forward to the round collared dick- ies above vividly colored sweaters on the male wolves. An added attraction will be a clashing bow-tie. In place of the hacked off but dies, on every toy's dome will Ik harvested a rop of hair (??) parted in the middle and slap- ped down with some strong smelling hair goo! This Is supposed to do something for them besides make the hair smell like a r ake of lifebouy soap. Notice the neat wave on each side of the part too. Now all it needs is a mustache above the lip to make the lM ys look like something out of the Gay Nineties. Oh. brother! ! ! ! I can’t stand anymore of this. Those diz- zy fads are driving me crazy. Everything from long-legged underware to mustaches. Oh. where, oh. where, have the hoop f-klrts gone too? Just Inquirin'? This week's roving reporter settled the question “What would you like to do on a Senior Trip?” by obtaining the following results from seniors. Herb Allen intends to see a little bit of every- thing; such as scenery— (all kinds) Eleanor Sloan merely said. Are you kidding? Rod Yates slowly looked up from his physics ex- periment and brilliantly stated that he was going to Niagara Falls. Virginia Shaw and Mary Ix� u Caughey want to squeeze in all the fun they can. Cllf Arab art. Jim Thornton. Jr. Tuckey. and Dick Trumley are going to spend their time turning the lights back on when the stewards turn them off Norma Tanner. Dan Fuller. C. M. Morey. Dick Beechler intend to go over the Falls in a barrel, (after dark� ? ? ? Joe Pray. Esq. stated he would no nothing. Laurel Starr wants to act like the big girls. Virgil Archer looked very smug when the ques- tion was popped to him and all he would do was smile. ORANGE A BLACK Page 3 Orioles Finish Season Undefeated; Triumph Over Eaton Rapids 12-0 Basketball Here Again Th«- Charlotte Oriole Marketeers will take to the hardwood thin week in pre|� aratton for their game with the HafitliiKR Saxons. December first on the Orange and Black floor. Seven let- ter men are returning from last year's team They are Joe Pray. Vern Gres- so. Wayne Holmes and Hob Mohre. forwards; Ray Mohre and Don Moore, guards: George McDonald, center from the 1943 squad. In the 1943 season the first game played between Hastings and Char- lotte. wus won by the Orioles in thrill- ing 30 to 29 victory. MAUSOLEUMS MARKERS MONUMENTS R. W. Carr Granite Co. 113 W. Lawrence Ave. Charlotte. Michigan DELICIOUS HOT FUDGE Main Sweet Shop HOT CHOCOLATE Motor tune-up, battery serv- ice, tire service, crankcase cleaned, washings, lubrica- tion and other auto services at: Bracy's Gulf Service 301 8. Cochran PHONE 9164 FOR THE JUNIOR MISS Saint Mary's CASUALS ALL WOOL COATS $29.84 Vaughn and Ragsdale Chas. P. Mulholland, Mgr. Let Us Prepare Your Car for Winter BAUM’S STANDARD SERVICE Lawrence A Oliver Sta. Phone 9177 Rav Mohre Dashes 33 Yards On Statue of Liberty Play To Bring First Score Armistice Day was a victorious one for the Charlotte Orioles as they suc- cessfully hurdled their last barrier to an undefeated season by downing Ea- ton Rapids 12-0. This win. also placed the little brown jug in Charlotte high s trophy case. The game started at 2:30 with Eaton Rapids receiving the kick- off. The first two quarters were a see- saw affair with no chances for scoring. Then in the third period, the Orioles gave the first scoring threat of the afternoon when they smashed their way to the Eaton Rapids 35 yard line. A clipping penalty slowed the Orioles up and they lost the ball on downs. After an exchange of punts Charlotte was back on the enemy 33 yard line. On second down. Ray Mohre took the ball from Vern Gresso on the statue of liberty play and streaked 33 yards for the first score. Eaton Rapids failed to make a come back and shortly after the fourth quarter was underway. Mohre scamp- ered 36 yards on a double reverse to put the ball on the Islander's sixth yard line. Then after a few attempts failed to gain. Mohre carried the pig- skin through the center of the line to score. As the game drew to a close, the Oriole eleven threatened to ring up another tally, but a fumble on the Baton Rapids 26 yardline ended the drive. This victory made the ninth time the Orioles have defeated Eaton Rap- ids in an Armistice Day series, which dates back to 1921. The Islanders emerged victor In eleven contests and tied three. The starting lineups: Charlotte Pray Fuller Wolcott Beechler LE LT LG r «chneckenberger RG McDonald RT Zimmerlee Rv- Mohre Q R Gresso Lu Derby R H Moore F B Eaton Rapids Donnely Carr Colgan Waldron Baerman CasauR Kraft Montie Snow Heaton Jones COMPLIMENTS OF EATON FLEETWING Bicycles and Bicycle Repairs Yates Hardware Your Favorite Spot to get the latest in School Sport Oxfords Shepard's Sh oes Football Championship Captured by Orioles The defeat of Everett 27-0. und the surprise upset of Euton Rapids, tuck- ed the conference championship under the arm of the Charlotte Orioles. At 4:00 o'clock. Nov. 3. on the Viking's southtown gridiron, the Orioles went through a scoreless first period. Fin- ally. early in the second quarter, a successful pass play rang up the Ori- oles' first marker. The pass was thrown by Vern Gresso and ended In the arms of Joe Pray. As the half diew to a close, the Orioles rallied again: this time a pass from Ray Mohre to Joe Pray connected. Mohre’s converting after each tally made the half time score 14-0. In the third quarter the Orioles were held score- less but In the fourth period they stuged a rally as Don Mohre plunged eight yards to pay dirt Again the Orioles scored. this time as a pass ftom Ray Mohre to Joe Pray was com- pleted. The extra point was good and the final outcome. Charlotte 27-Ever- ett 0. The starting lineup was Charlotte Eaton Rapids Pray LE Curtis Fuller L T Ram bo Beechler CG Gaul Wolcott L Cosgrove Schneokenberger RG Brown Martin RT Bullion Zimmerlee R E Draper Mohre QB Miles Gresso LH Ijirdle Moore R H Bokovoy McDonald FB Woodland Conference Standings Team W L T Charlotte 5 M .. Grand ! edge 3 1 l Eaton Rapids 2 2 1 Mason O 3 Everett 1 4 Howell 1 4 Eaton Rapids 0 0 0 0—0 Charlotte 0 0 6 6—12 Touchdowns -Mohre 2 Substitu- tions—Charlotte: end. Peck; tackle. Martin; guards. Shamp. Krusell. Eaton Rapids -end. Ledergerber; tackle. Mac Far land; guard. Squires; Orioles Take Fourth At State Meet Charlotte's handicapped cross-coun- try squad Journeyed to Ypsllantl to carry away fourth place in the class B State cross-country meet. The Or- iole Harriers, severly handicapped by leg injuries sustained by Everett Zim- merlee. Ray Mohre. and Bob Mohre while playing football, lost third place to Pylmouth by a score of 100-101. Running under unfavorable weather conditions over a muddy course. Char- lotte was handed its defeat. Although starting the race Bob Mohre and Ever- ett Zimmerlee were unable to finish. The five remaining runners from Charlotte were: J. Pray, fourth; H. Krusell. seventh; J. Thornton, twen- tieth; Jr. King, twenty-fifth: R. Hart, thirty-fifth. The class B teams as they finished are: Kearsley High. Flint, first; Bir- mingham. second: Plymouth, third; Charlotte, fourth: Redford Union, fifth: Ypsilanti. sixth. Collins Drug Store THE HOME OF SIATICO CHENEY FUNERAL HOME A. C. Cheney Gordon C. Cheney Phone 331 center. Alleo; back. Henderfelter. FULL LINE OF A-B and Monarch Ranges Electric. Gas, Coal. Wood. Automatic Hot Water Heater and Complete Line of Furniture- Trading Post 137 S. Washington CHARLOTTE CAFE “THE HOME OF GOOD FOOD” We Serve from a Sandwich to a Banquet Shelden Lumber Co LUMBER. BUILDER’S SUPPLIES PAINTS - FUEL e. AMMTn, Men trees ma@ sam� scobe LUMBER, COAL PHONE No. 9 Page 4 ORANGE 4. BLACK “ Art Club Organizes Under the leadership of Mr. L. E. Muhuffy. the first meeting of the new- ly organized art club was held No- vember 1. in room 307. Everyone is eligible for membership if he is in- terested in cartooning, designing, painting, or any other phase of art. This initial meeting was blessed with a fairly large attendance. At the next get-together there were new meml ers. It was decided that the organization would meet every Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00 to 5:00 p. in. At the first few meetings shadow work was studied. Many other phases Student Council Minutes Mayor Vern (Jresso called the meet ing to order. The minutes of the last meeting were read and upproved. Roll was taken and one member was absent. Three girls from Michigan Slate College. Helen Sweet. Pat Morrison and Joy Loveland were guests. The dance schedule for the next few weeks was discussed and the follow- ing dates were arranged: November 11—Seniors sponsor. Noveml er 17—Freshmen sponsor. November 22—Girl Reserves spon- sor. December 1—F. F. A. sponsor. December 8—Dramatic Club spoil sor. December 15—Sophomores sponsor. January --Jobs’ Daughters sponsor. The girls from M. S. C. requested permission for their group to help an organization plan a dance. They agreed to work with the Dramatics Club on December 8. Joe Pray reported approximately four hundred athletic tickets sold. A numl er of these were bought by grude school children. It was decided that further sale efforts would be of no ad- vantage. The Girl Reserves have taken over the bond and stamp sales in senior high as a project. Jack Hess was appointed to see ir the senior class wishes to sell milk to the rural students at noon. This should l� e taken care of as soon as pos- sible. Jack Hess made a motion seconded by Clara Mauney that the meeting be adjourned. Betty Suinerix. Secretary. Local Hi-Y Observes Y. M. C. A. Centennial A special meeting was called No- vember 13. at 8:00 p.m. to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the Y. M. C. A. It also happened to be the 55th anniversary of the Hi-Y organi- zation. A candlelight ceremony was the theme of the evening’s meeting. Plans are being made for a hayrlde. but. as yet. a date has not been set for the venture. JAMES B. CHURCH RICHELIEU FOOD STORK PHONE 200 CHARLOTTE, MICH. Armistice Day Celebrated By Assembly and Parade Peter Csatlos, Speaker; Tullis. Chev- alier and Forseman. Guests An Armistice Day assembly was presented November 10 by the Ameri- can Legion. Mary Lou Bolder, assem- bly chairman, presented Mr. Anderson wiio led “The Star Spangled Banner. followed by the salute to the flag led by Harold Marsh. A one minute solemn pruyer was completed by the playing of “Taps” by Calvin Csatlos Robert Collins, head of the Ameri- can Legion, presented awards to be given to the outstanding eighth grade boy and girl. The awards were given to Supt. McCall who will later pres- ent them to the two students who are chosen by the class. Peter Csatlos. chairman of the Am ericanism committee of the Amerhun legion spoke on the subject. Build- ing of Tomorrow. The program came to a close by the introduction of Bill Tullis. Walter Chevalier and Burleigh horseman, ull local men who are or have been in the armed services. Latin Class Has Lunch In honor of Nancy Kerekes birth- day the second year Latin class held a party Friday. November 3. at 12:00 in Mrs. Howells’ room. Refri'shments consisted of potuto chips, olives, candy liars, cokes, sand- wiches. apples and last but not leust. a delicious cake. Alumni News Max King. '44. was home on leave the week of October 22. Jack Thornton, '43. is now stationed at Jacksonville. Florldu. Mary King. '44. is working in Vom- bergs. Neil Cochran. '44. is planning on coming back to C. H. S. for a post graduate course. Charley Gordon. '43. was home on leave from the Navy last week. In a recent presentation of u radio workshop play orer WKAR at Michi- gan State College. Pat Beechler, '42. was cast in an adaptation of Mollere's The Doctor in Spite of Himself . Edna Robins. '44. is doing very well at the Acme Business College in l«an- sing. Pvt. Bruce Farr. '43. is now sta- tioned at Fort Francis Warren, in Wyoming, and writes thut he would appreciate hearing from some of the students. His address is: Pvt. Bruce E. Farr. 36916481. Hq. Co. Det. A S F. T. C. Bldg. 238. Ft. Francis E. War- ren. Wyoming. Harry Stucky. '43. was home on leave recently. Jack Keeny. Charlotte high school junior is home on leave. Pvt. Arthur Steward. '44 Is station- ed at Camp Fannin. Texas. Ned Walters. '44. is attending Gen- eral Motors Tech, at Flint. Lieut. “Bob I «add. '41. was a vis- itor of the physics class. Monday. October 23. He Is now stationed at Miami. Florida. RCSE4CRE HOklRf Phone 266 tpvensun ludio FOR Better Photographs PRAY COMPANY 6 6 FURNITURE and UNDERTAKING PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICE Young’s Jewelry Shop Watches - Diamonds - Silverware Clocks - Glassware • Dinnerware Gifts That Last Phone 637 Expert Repairing Clever Implement Coal Company ALLIS-CHALMERS FARM IMPLEMENTS COAL an COKE PHONE 155-W MUNGER HARDWARE CO. Hardware John Deere Farm Implements Plumbing Supplies Dupont Paint Sandwiches SUNDAES - MALTEDS Meet Your Friends At MURL and IRENE’S 503 E. HENRY Wright Radio Shop POPULAR SHEET MUSIC and MUSIC SUPPLIES STORE HOURS 4:00 to 6:00 P. M. Week Days Except Thursday 2:00 to 9:00 P. M.. Saturday 120' 2 South Main • Phon 288 HIKING ... THE EASY WAY WITH BUSTER BROWN OFFICIAL SCOUT SHOES FOR BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS FRED MURRAY CO CHARLOTTE HOME DAIRY ★ ★ ★★ ★★ THOSE TASTY Frozen Malteds VIRGIN WOOL DRESS GOODS at $2.95 yd- 56 inches wide in Plaid or Plain Colors Fred A. Richey Co. Merry Christmas VOLUME 19 ORANGE BLACK _______ “THE CHAKHIAN” CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 14. 1944 Issue 5 Honor Roll Annual G. R. Party Is Success Gir Reserues Left to Right, top row: D. Thompson, B. Parr, R. Garvey, J. Martens. V. Parr, C. Smith, B. Lipsey, B Paton, B. Martin, C. M. Morey. Second Row: L. Wilmore. M. Upright. S. Pittenger. B. Montgomery. M. Freed. B. Bradley. L. Willard. Mrs. A. Howells. Sitting, third Row: D. R. Clifford. C. Farrier. Marjorie LeVan. B. Wilcox, J. Oenison, S. Stucky, L. Starr. Left to Right. Top Row: M. L. Keeler. P. Hack. J. Smuts, Mrs. A. Howens. P. White. B. Gmgr ch. L. Whltr ght. M. L. Rochester. R. R ley. Second Row: M. Ball, B. Sumer.x. C. Field, M. Oobbrats, B. LeVanway, J. Parker, M. L. Bobier, G. Heinze, L. Lynd. Third Row: J. Taylor. J. Granstrom, M. Royston. O. Aid, M. Cheney. J. Suther. •and, R. Payne, D. Walker, M. E. Freed. Is Revised 7 («old Stars Among Alumni; Eleven Girb In Service On looking over the Alumni Ser- vice Honor Roll, there art found 1 hr ••• hundred and thirty-nine names. Among these are eleven Kiris. As far as is known, there are eight gold stars. They are as follows: Keith Allen '26. Russell Dean '42. Kranrls Flaherty ‘36. Max Gee '36. Donald Riley '38. Frederick Young '40. and Sehert Willed ’39. Kmerson Vlsch 1 '34. Every year from 1916 to 1944 Is rep- res nted on the honor roll with the ex- ception of the year of 'IX. The class with the highest numlier represented is the class of '39 with 40 in the ser- vice. Coming in next highest are the I classes of '40 and '41 with 38 names. Among this Hat of names ure found two sets of brother and sisters. They , are Margery and Murray Chandler and Robert Stine and Gertrude Stine Fish- j er. There are three families repre- sented with three brothers. They are as follows: Gale. William and Gor- don Cheney; Edward. Robert, and William Punning; and Jerry. John and Phillip Sherman. Thirty-nine families are represented on the alumni service honor roll with two brothers. They are as follows: Jack and Robert Bolder; Don and Max Bottomley; Carroll and Phillip Brown; : Charles and Robert Burnett; Douglas and Gordon Cameron; Nelson and James Clark; Gaylord and Lyndon Cole: Bernard and Kenneth Collins; | Robert P. and Jack Davis; Richard and Robert H. Pavis; Frank and Wen- dell Dickinson; Dwight and James Purner; David and Frank Elies; Day- ton and Julius Fisher: James and Phillip Fraee; Bruce and A. John Gar- llnghouse; Carl and Charles Gordon: Donald and James Grier. Jr.. Jack and Richard Hicks: Hugh and Ralph Hines; Barton and Garland Howe; George and Walter Howe: Charles and Edward Hughes; Carroll and Ken- neth Jones; John and Lyle Kane; El- hurt and Edward Keohne; Charles and Donald law; El wood and Russell Martin; Edward and Joe Simek; John and Robert Smith: Philip and Ray- mond Snyder; Richard and Robert Taylor (twins); Clare and Richard Tharp; Dale and Wayne Thornton: William and Neil Tomlinson; Darrel and Donald Trumley: Wayne and Wel- don Wagoner; .Charles and Dean Wld- rlg. and Frederick and Jack Young. testi- lt's a Cornin’ December 15—Howell (there� . December 15—Grade Assembly ■ l� o wo get out of another class???) December 21—Napoleon (here) (Clear over there?) December 22—Senior Assembly (O Boy!) December 22 to January 2—Christ- mas vacation. (Have you In- formed everyone as to what you wunt?) January 5—Mason (there) January 12—Eaton Rapids (here). Emerson Visch Reported Killed in Action, Nov. 24 Had Seen Service in England. France and Germany That Emerson Visch. 1934 alumnus, '•erving with the Third Army in Europe, was killed In action on No- | vember 24. was confirmed Tuesday i morning by a war department tele gram to his father. John Visch. A previous message on Saturday, had reported him as missing. Emerson entered the service on June 6. 1940, received his preliminary train- ing at Fort Custer, and then went to Jefferson Barracks. Missouri, where he was made staff sergeant In the air corps. He was transferred to Officer’s Candidate School, graduating as 2nd Lieutenant. After service in several George C. Humphrey Comes As New Shop Instructor Coming to Charlotte following Christmas vacation, will be George C. Humphrey to replace L. E. Mahaff- ey in the vocational shop and draw- ing departments. He has an M. S. degree from Iowa State University, majoring in voca- tional education and has taken some graduate work at the University of Illinois. He has also had previous teaching experience in- Illinois. camps, he was sent overseas in April 1944. He landed in England, and later saw action in France, where he was wounded, and returned to England for hospitalization. He rejoined his company In France, went through Holland and Belgium into Germany. Haue Guests At Xmas Party Grade School Girls Enjoy Hospitality Shown By Young Hostesses Jingle bells rang last night for the young guests of the Girl Reserves. The party was given for some kinder- • garten. first and second grade girls , from the Washington. Froebel. and , Hawthorne schools. Various mem- ber of the Girl Reserves called for j the girls and also took them home. The party started at seven-thirty and lasted for an hour. Games, such as Musical Chair. I og and Bone. Ring Around the Rosey, and Hide the Thimble were played. Refreshments of sandwiches and hot chocolate were served. The climax came when the gifts brought by the member were removed from a brightly decorated tree and presented to the girls. The following girls attended the I party: Juanita. Marian, and Shirley i Brown. Vivian Springer. Shirley Ruli- I son. Joan and Jean Bishop. Stella I Wilson. Shirley Barer. Elizabeth Far- [ lln. June and Jean Fisk. Wanda i Sherman. Kathleen and Janet Beals. ( Nancy Fenn. Sh'rley Boyer. Peggy | Griest, Lttc’lle Wells. Leora Burley. Bonnie Fleeter. Rosalie Ditchfield. Marilyn Bush. Grace Wright. Melvina Serene. Jacqueline Carter, l eona Johnson. Marilee Satterlee. and Mar that Barnhart. Committees were as follows: Gen- eral chairman. Barb Bradley; assist- | ant. Bev Martin; decorations. Lois Willard. Mary Ix u Keeler, and Maxine , Dohhratz; refreshments Luc'lle Wil- j more. Barbara Parr, and Marilyn Up- J right; program. Marjorie Freed, and Betty Montgomery. Next Wednesday the Girl Reserves will go caroling during the first part , of the evening after which they will return to the high school for refresh- ments. The committees are as follows: committee to plan the places where the girls are to sing. Betty Montgom- ery and Susan Stucky; refreshment | chairman is Beverly Paton with Clara Mae Morey assisting. Charlotte F.F.A. Boys View Chicago Sights Suturduy morning. December 1. eleven F. F. A. boys left Charlotte for Chicago. Arriving at 8:00 Satur- day morning, the boys, accompanied by Mr. Shroeder and Harold Weaver who drove, went to the stockyard, where they watched the judging of stock. While In Chicago, they visited the Navy show, the Field Museum, the Shedd Aquarium, the planetarium. Marshall Fields Department Store, and the F'air building. They also saw- two radio broadcasts which included Parks Playhouse and Stars of Tomor- row. The boys stayed at the Wacker hotel during their visit. Those who went were: Don Hice. Milton Horn. Francis Baum. Roger Ash. Dale Ice- land. John Ixmcks. John Beverly. Keith Gidner. Maynard Ells, Dick Uren and Jack Frey. Page 2 ORANGE BLACK ________ (Member P J )tst!92l) s3j OO ORANGE BLACK Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 625 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Publisher .......................... Jtck He8S Managing Editor .................... Roger Gay Sports Editor..................... Hick Beechler Alumni Editor ................... Rosemary Lynd Exchange Editor .............. I-ena Mae Haigh Editor-in-chief ................... R« ta Payne Business-Manager ........... Geraldine Harmon Circulation Manager .............. Harold Cheney Treasurer ....................... Betty Rulison Advertising Manager ............. Beverly Paton Assistant Advertising Managers ... Joyce Suther- land. Betty LeVanway and Geraldine Harmon. Faculty Adviser ................. Winifred Wells Reporters- -Harry Ackley. Barbara Bradley. Mary Lou Caughey. Lou Ella Frey. Norma Marshall. Beverly Martin. Clara Mae Morey. Sally Ster- rett. Norma Tanner. Jim Thornton. Lois Will- ard. and Dorene Wright. Buij Now! No longer do we. as high school students, believe in Santa Claus Remember the day you were told the awful truth and how you suddenly felt grown up. distrustful, and completely disillusioned? Perhaps you were one of a few persons who were never taught to believe in St. Nick. That being the case, you were deprived of one of the most treas- ured memories of childhood—the remembrance of hanging up your stocking and waiting for Santa on Christmas Eve. And. do you remember, with what happy expectancy you rushed to that same stocking early the next morning to investigate and judge Santa's good will? Yes. in your innocence you oft judged unfairly. You could not know that the reason that stocking was not so full during the depression was not lie- cause there was no love, but rather because there was no money. It's hard to make today's children believe in a fairy tale when they have been so disillusioned about everything else, when everything materializes into tanks, guns, and war. However, we can help these children to believe in the beautiful story of the origin of Christmas. You don't have to travel to the war-torn countries of Europe and Asia to find children to practice the old adage of the Bible. It is more blessed to give than to receive Why not buy a few Christmas Seals and help some little sick child of America believe in Santa? Remember! Have you bought that l ond In the sixth war loan drive yet? No? You say you bought your share in the fifth. Is that the attitude to take? What If the boys at the front would say. I'm sorry, sir. but I can’t go on the raid on Berlin because I was in on the battle of Bougainville , or perhaps. I can’t go to Tokyo—1 fought at Bataan!” Where would you stand then? Buy 'till it hurts, because it may hurt if you don't! Manners Are Made Some of you have no doubt noticed the courtesy posters and so on. that have been on the various bulletin Iwards around school. Many have asked alsnit the reason for these and who made them. It seems that they have been made by students in Mrs. Howells’ ninth grade composition class and lie- sides the posters there have been jingles and essays written too. The following essay written by June Parsons came from this class. Hey! ! ! What’s up? Is there a fire or some- thing? Oh! You're just trying to attract some- one’s attention to tell him something that you could Just as well tell him later. Honestly, some- times it sounds like a hog-calling contest in the hulls. Let’s tone our voices down. After all. if It's really Important, you can run. no, not run— hurry to catch up with him. Merry Christmas Uminmmm! The aroma of evergreen floats de- lightfully up the stairway. The voices in the lobby below sound excited. This is too much for us so we begin to descend to investigate. Upon reaching the lobby, we find members of j the student council, struggling desperately to bring j u mammoth Christmas tree, through our school’s ] narrow portals. Victorious at last, the fine stately tree presides , over the lobby and out of numerous boxes come strings of vari-colored lights. Helpers commence i to climb over the tree fastening the strings to It. Then comes the period of fun—placing the tinsel! Everyone has a hand In this: some place It care- fully and others throw it carelessly, but at last the tree is completely covered. The light plug Is placed in the socket and all step liack to marvel at their accomplishment. But. alas, the lights are blinking off and on. After the electrician of the group has repaired them, the tree is finished. There it stands, glittering with tinsel and brilliant with lights—our tree, the symbol of Christmas! The Muck-Raker How did Jack know Betty L. liked roses for her birthday? Is Calvin still going steady? Maybe we’d letter ask Fran. Hear! Hear! Harry Ackley says the reason he gets a low mark in typing is that he has a slow typewriter. 1 suppose some of the senior boys will Ik? flying through the air with the greatest of ease in their I new Taylorcraft plane. I . S. It has red leather seats, too. Which does Shirley French really like—riding on bicycles or off? What is it the Grand Ledge girls possess that Charlotte girls don’t? If you are interested ask Dick or Roger. We wonder why Maxine Dobhratz spends so much time peeking through the little hole in the door to the boys gym. Why did Mis W esc he give Betty M. dirty looks I in sixth hour sneech class? Would it be she was tusking too much noise? The fourth hour government class is wondering I if Beta has finally seen the light in reference to the answer of the fourteenth question. What are the girls from the home economics class |harning from their week’s vocational work? What would visitors think of the inseparables in the lower hall? ? ? ? Tsk. tsk! Everyone seems to have had a good time at Barbara Barr’s party! Why did Carolyn Fields slowly retreat from Rural Students’ meeting? Glenn, do you really use a golden-blond rinse on : your hair? What group of boys tried to break up Potter's I party lust Monday night? Sallie Hale, is it getting to Ik a habit? ? ? Brewster, do you make a habit of ricocheting up : and down curbs? If Coach only knew! ! ! Where does Jr. Tucky spend his night life? Ask Mary Lou Hall. Mrs. Kiplinger: What is the city of Venice fumous for? Don Coombs: Venetian blinds! Intercepted Mail Dear Santa: Grimly said you wasn’t gonna bring me nuthing this year on account of l ecau e I’ve not been good in physics class. But 1 know that you won’t ferglt me. because I was twice as bad in chemistry lust year and you still brung me something. With all my heart. Wacky Weymouth. Mr. Sun la Claus North Pole Dear Sir: 1 hope I am not being too import Inant in send- ing this missive to you. but I was wondering if you would be so kind as to satisfy my request. My behavior throughout the past year has lw en very good. That is. generally, so do you think you could possibly bring me a new waving Iron for my hair? My last wave is nearly gone. Sincerely. Jack Hess. Uncle Santa: As your nephew, I feel that you are under direct obligation to bring me what I most desire, for Christmas. The fact that you are only my uncle in my imagination Is iVrcvclant. For four years I have iteen asking you for a rream-colored con- vertible with red leather cushions and ull you bring me are toy cars. I want u real one! Please couldn’t you help me out this year? Very truly yours. Bruce Bryan. Sir: Please, oh please send me an intelligent physics class- for a change. Thank you. Insanely, E. Grindall. Dear Santa Claus: Even though I’m almost eighteen years old, I have never lost my faith in you. I still believe that you are. So will you please bring me a 1k� x of soldiers and some machine guns. Hoping to hear from you soon. Laurel Starr. R. S. V. P . Dear Santa: We. of the senior class could use a little cash if you have any extra on hand. Mary Ixm Bobier. Sec’y. Barter Senior class plays seem to l e popular this year. East Lansing high school presented The I ate Mr. Early on November 17. and North Muskegon high put on Adam’s Evening.” which wus reported to have l ecn a big success. (It would l e nice if C.H.S. seniors could follow their lead!) Sky Road was presented by the Juniors of Marshall high. There has been a report that Albion is to have a “Teen Town . All kinds of recreation and dances will be available. (Isn't there an opportunity for something of this sort here?) Stop! 1 hief! I lobbies are hobbies, but even these can Ik? carried too far. A certain freshman l oy. whom we all know, has tlu entirely new hobby of collecting l obby-pin8. The best way to collect these highly prized neces- sities Ih to sneak up behind your victim and snatch them. You then run for your life. Yes. bobby pins are one of the most prized possessions of the I fairer sex. and a collection of them is worth mil- lions. This Frosh states that he has al out four hundred different species of these rare Jewels. It is hard to believe that the latest crime wave is lM)bbypin snitching, and that a hobby of this is. indeed, so fascinating. True, some hobbies can be ! carried to extremes and no good comes of them, but I they are fun! ! A school room is like an old model T Ford—a crank at one end and a lot of nuts at the other. Kiss— a contraction of the mouth due to an en- largement of the heart. The Creston Echo. ORANGE £ BLACK Page 3 Boy and Girl of the Week Oh! I don't believe it! JiikI ask Dirk Peek about his “buck and you won t believe it either. Dick reported that all he bad to do wan nit on a slump and shoot it. He eat on this particular stump for about two hours Just waiting Meanwhile, two does strolled by and then the buck came. Dick shot and hit him in the shoulder and then shot again. That is all! ! After dressing the deer. Dick dragged it back to «-amp. Now that he bus returned to normal, our Mlow student states that he likes mechanical draw- ing l est Hamburger and spaghetti rank high on his list of favorite foods (after venison, of course). One day. while wandering around the study hall. I came upon a girl, open-mouthed, staring out of the window. When asked what it was that she was staring at. she answered. “That white stuff coming out of the sky what Is it? Yi! The gal had never seen snow! However. Hethany Hunter really Isn't so queer; in fact, she is very interesting. The reason she has never seen snow is that she has lived In Glendale. California, which is only five miles from Hollywood. Hethany thinks that C.H.S. students are friend- lier than In the school which she formerly attend- ed This commercial student bellevn she would like to ice skate, hut she has never had a chance to try. She does like swimming, dancing, and eating, though. Her favorite foods turned out to be ham- burgers. pop and peanuts. Hethany says her favorite pastime in California was to wander around Hollyw’ood and see all the queer clothes the people wore. Little Tattle Tales Why does Joan get such a thrill in study hall? Gayland W. should get wise. Hy the way. what is it between these two? Hill French seems to be the eighth grade boy who is collecting hair ribbons. Don't Perry Gregg and Lcota Pfeiffer make a cute couple? Who Is Chuck Mathews’ new flame? ? Company s Comin There's quite a bustle around our house now that Aunty. Uncle, and all the rest of the kinfolks are coming to spend Christmas with us. Mother seems to find plenty of silver-polishing, decorating, and such things to keep most of us busy—I really don't see why we tire ourselves out so much for Just a few days’ pleusure! Granny’s tin cookie cutters are all set in a bright shiny row. and the mince meat is all chopped for those delicious pies. If you help, you can always snitch a cookie or two. you know. The presents are all wrapped and put under the tree. Wouldn't it l� e fun to peek Just a little? Now that everything is about ready, the company should be coming. It’s pleasant when we get together on Christinas Eve.—Everyone talks of the happiest things and then all go to l ed and have visions of the f ast awaiting them the next day. More Faculty Facts When Mrs. Iaueh wus asked altout her secret ambition she replied. In heaven it is to ! e an artist, and on earth to make the Charlotte school library the most efficient and pleasant school li- brary in southwestern Michigan. Her hobbies are collecting hooka. studying, and using her hands. She also enjoys traveling. Quiet appeurs to Im her favorite saying, although she says that Is strange l ecause she really likes to make a lot of noise! Mr. Straw is so wrapped up In flying that he said it was his hobby and ambition. At the present time he is taking flying lessons and the students say. “More power to you. Wonder why J. C. and N. W. were outdoors in the snow in their t are feet. Rather chilly for that sort of thing, Isn't it ? ? Have you noticed anything cute about Lavern Dimond? Shirley Paton has. It seems that one eighth grade boy had his ex-girl- friend walk in on him at an inappropriate time. Gaylord Yund seems to make a habit of thinking out loud In Mrs. Wildern’s class. Naughty, naugh- ty! ! Under the Mistletoe When the mistletoe goes up. many of the couples are going to crowd around and try to be the first ones to carry out the tradition. Here are a few of the many: Maxine Dobbratx—Ray Mohre Donna Rose Clifford Bertram Jane Marian Cheney—Don Moore Joyce Taylor—Ted Ross Jeannette Martens—Garry Landers Mary Sanders—Jerry Handfield Dolores Michel Bob Handfield Wanda Red” Wing Rod Yates Shirley Paton—Ted Martin Dixie Lee Aid—Keith Frey Norma Marshall— Pepper A rehart Yvonne Hill-Billy McKeag Joan Davids—Milford Mason Barbara McGrath—Oscar Face Virginia Wilber— Jr.” King Here's hoping that these gruesome twosomes let others have a chance to take advantage of the mistletoe too! What to Giue Them Students aren't the only ones looking forward to Christmas the faculty seems to have put quite a bit of thought on the question of their requests too. Mrs. Mead says. Oh. I want a fur coat and a new car.” (Who wouldn’t)? Mr. Mead thinks a new shiny airplane would he Just right. Mr. Muma’s request seems to be just wishful thinking. Guess what he wants! One day with- out students being absent or tardy! ! ! Mrs. Iaueh wants a guitar (but she knows she won't get it!) A request for a new purse came from Miss Toms. After considerable thinking. Mrs. Wright, who is substituting for Mrs. Kiplinger, decided she’d like a little extra gasoline for traveling. (Not a bad thought!) A new pair of nylon stockings heads Mrs. Howells Christmas list. It looks as if Santa were going to run short of supplies before he reaches me. so I’m just hoping! BOUSKA SON WALLPAPER and PAINT FLOOR SANDING Phone 344-W 107 W. Lawrence RANGES Electric. Gas. Coal. Wood full or apartment size They are MONARCHS. none better Also Complete Line of Furniture TOYS Trading Post 137 N. Washington PRESENTS to please EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY CHRISTMAS CARDS and GIFTS Behrens Rowe NYAL DRUG STORE Greetings BRETZ DRAPERY SHOP EATON THEATRE BLDG. Christmas Greetings R. TOWNSEND. Mgr. KROGER CO. 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Dick is 5T1 tall, weighs 195 pounds, and also states that football is his fav- orite in sports. Joe Pray—Forward Everyone knows this senior by his cheerful dispostion. wit, and from- Pi bone. Joe was active in I football, playing on the I first team. He was award- | ed a letter in basketball last year. At the present he is still undecided about his future after graduation. Joe is 5 10” tall, weighs 160 pounds nnd Prominent Athlete Reveals Keys To His Success When Ray Mohre was asked If he could be interviewed as one of Char- lotte high's prominent athletes, his reply was a rather hesitant. Yeah. I guess so. He was rather reluctant to talk about himself at first, but continued prying finally produced the following facts: Ray has been Interested in athletics as far back as he can remember. He has played football ever since he has been big enough to carry one. He cit- ed Hawthorne vs. Grammar games in the fifth and sixth grade as his early beginnings. Diligent. continued, practice Is given credit for much of his success on the gridiron and basketliall floor. Pocket Knives Flashlights K U T S C H E’S Guns HARDWARE Ammunition likes football better than basketball. Don Moore—Center One of the famous Moore trio. Don is a Junior. He is a one letter- man In basketball. Don played a brilliant game throughout the entire football season. He is 5 11 V tall, weighs 195 pounds, and was not asked about his future, as he still has plenty of time to cope with it. Bob Mohre—Forward This sophomore who has been very active In all sports since he entered 0high school, received a letter in basketball In his freshman year. Bob is still indefinite about plans after graduation. He is 5 S tall. weighs 130 pounds and football also is listed high on his favorite Hat. IN CHARLOTTE ITS WOOD’S DRUG STORE Meet Your Friends at Our Fountain % tan i m m t I m ft 5 fi CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM Charlotte Home Dairy THE PLACE FOR GOOD FOODS AND ICE CREAM I ft fi a JO ft L. L. Johnson Lumber Co. 563 N. Main St. Phone 379 Charlotte. Michigan •a� . £ Job s Daughter fa CHRISTMAS FORMAL | Everyone Welcome ffft iS Gene Devine s Orchestra $1.80 Per Couple Dancing from 9:00 1:00 Alumni Patsy Lewis. 44. a cadet nurse, spent Thanksgiving vacation at her home. Jack Mate. ’40. U. S. Air Force, visit- ed C. H. S. December 1. George Allen, '33. was in Metz when last heard from. Leon Wood. 44 spent a seven day furlough with his parents and friends. William Wright, senior '41. Navy. Is returning to his ship after a twenty day leave. Even when he is not on the field. Ray studies, practices, and plays his game, mentally. Clean play and good sportsmanship are his bywords and when tutked about his technique of playing, those were the two things he named. As Coach would say. he went on. ‘If you concentrate on a dirty block, you’re not concentrating on getting your man.' ” Rays high school athletic record is one of which anyone could lie proud. He has played footlwll for four years, three of them on the first team, and has been out for truck three years so far. He was named as left halfback on this year's All-Conference football team, and received an honorable men- tion on lost year’s All-Conference basketball squad. Ray thinks that athletics definitely has a place In high school, if for no other reason than that athletics teach- es good sportmunship and clean living, and gives those boys who participate an opportunity to meet and know people from other schools. When asked whether or not he In- tended to pursue his athletic career after graduation. Ray suld. I'll always have an interest in athletics, hut I don't know whether I’ll be able to con- tinue activity in them. If I could Ik what I want to. I’d like to be a coach. Junior High Basketball Team Schedules Games Under the supervision of Mr Muma and Harry Ackley, the seventh and eighth grade boys have been prac- ticing basketball nights after school. Although the hoys have not been organized into teams as yet. two games with Eaton Rapids and two games with Grand Ledge have been scheduled for after Christmas. The following hoys have turned out. seventh grade: Stan Van Splinter. Don Shump. Ken Keeny. Jerry Norris. Dick McKay. Jimmy Taylor. Don French. Douglas Sherman. Ken Sparks. Jerry Clark. Dan Brown. Bruce Uumford. Bob Babcock. Darrell Hicks. Albert McDonald. Bill McKeag, Forrest Fell. Arthur Starr. Duane Carter. Roger Reed. LaVern Dl- mond. Louis Haley. Donald Town- sley. Carl Bartholomew. Jim leaven- good: eighth grade: Chuck Mathews, Harold Wright. Bob Brown. Carl Rull- n. Guy land Williamson. Jon Briggs. Neal Zimmerlee. Bob Thompson. Ken- yon Sherman. Russell Beals. Nell Casler. Boh Wing. Boh Clark. Jesse Jordan. Jsmes l.oughan. Earl Rotter. Winfield Pardee. Advice Given on Cancer Dr. Rector from the State Health Department attended an assembly No- vember 22. He gave a very Interesting talk on the disease, cancer, which uroduced a striking effect on the stu- dents. He gave the students incidents that occur in everyday life. It was stressed that cancer cannot l� e prevented but that It is curable If taken In time. Also the necessity of the removal of moles with caution was explained. The students were granted the pri- vilege of asking questions ut the close of the assembly. MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR AL and BILL’S AUTO ACCESSORIES TOYS DISHES Just The Place To Shop For Xmas JANE DYMOND BEAUTY SALON COLD WAVES SHAMPOO and FINGER WAVE Phone 1300 Peters Circle • J 1 a • S (pI'PHIII!! FOR YOUR HOLIDAY MEALS SHOP AT Purler's Markel REASONABLE PRICES IT DOESN’T PAY to wait until the last minute. Check your car for the winter months ahead with TEXACO PRODUCTS Community Oil Co. ORANGE A BLACK Page 5 Charlotte Fiue Tops Comets Carter. B. Mohre Lead in Scoring; Rally After Half Wins Game In a fant nip and tuck game. the Oriole quintet added a third victory to it string by defeating Grand Ud|«. 40-32. on the local floor. Decem- ber 12. Setting the pace with a tally sec- ond� after the opening whistle, the ledgers held their lead all during the first half. At no time, however, did they gain more than three or four points on the Orioles. Twice during the first half a hard-playing Char- lotte five evened the score; once in the middle of the half at S-8 and again Just before the horn for the end of the period, making the half-time score 1S-15 The third quarter provided plenty of thrills u� both teams went on a scoring spree, trading basket for bas- ket. Charlotte netted the first tally, fol- lowed by a return score on the part of the Comets. Again Charlotte scored only to have their lead evened by the Blue and Gold. This even exchange continued most of the third quarter. Near the end of the period, however, an effort pulled the Orioles ahead and left the score at the end of the third quarter. 32-28 in favor of the Orange k Black. Apparently sparked by their third quarter lead, the Orioles forged ahead in the fourth quarter and picked up 8 points, allowing their opponents only a 4 point gain, making the final score 40-32. Charlotte carrying the heavy end of the score. The second team game differed widely from the first team in that it was definitely one-sided with Char- lotte on the winning end. The final score was 43-22. Orioles Defeat Hastings In Season Opener Playing a hard, fast game all the way. the Oriole cagers defeated a strong Hastings five on the local floor, by a score of 29-27 in the season's opener. December 1. Throughout the first two quarters, the teams were evenly matched. At the end of the half the score was. Char- lotte 17 and Hastings 12. The second half was filled with much excitement us the score see-saw- ed back and forth, with Charlotte com- ing out on top by the score of 29-27. Wolcott, Beechler, Mohre On All Conference Team Three of the Charlotte Oriole foot- ball players have been put on the conference team. Halfback Ray Mohre. center. Dick Beechler. and guard. Bob Wolcott rate this distinc- tion. Mohre. despite his mere 140 pounds, possesses speed, courage, and finesse; Beechler is a steady and dependable center; while Wolcott, only a Junior, had no equal in the circuit as a guard. On the first team along with Mohre. Beechler and Wolcott are: Haueter and Carrow. Grand Ledge; G. Collar and R. Collar. Mason; Jones and Carr. Raton Rnplds; Brown. Everett and Davis of Howell. Three Charlotte players were also placed on the second circuit team They are tackle. Dan Fuller; end. Joe Pray; and fullback. Don Moore. Also to receive honorable mention is guard Dick Schneckenberger and back Vern Gresso. Howell, Here We Come! BEST WISHES taton County Sheriffs Dept. COMPLIMENTS OF LYND’S MARKET Friday. December 15, the Charlotte baaketeers will play the Howell five on the Orioles’ home court. The Or- ioles have played one conference game, winning 44-11. The schools in the conference are Grand I edge. Everett. Howell, and Eaton Rapids. Besides Hastings. Charlotte will play an out- conference game with Napoleon. Howell has four members of last year's varsity squad returning. These four are Cook. Duvis. Bennett and Schofield. The probable starting line-up will lie as follows: Dick Beechler. Don Moore. Ray Mohre. Bob Mohre and Joe Pray; with Roger Gay. Wayne Holmes. George MacDonald. Dick Derby and Vern Gresso as reserves. The first game starts at 7:00 sharp. The second team game starts at 7:00 o'clock sharp; the first team game is at 8:00 o'clock. Junior Ross. '42. Navy, is home on twenty day leave. James Wilson. '43. is home on twenty-four day furlough before go- ing overseas. Jack Hicks. 42. Navy, is home for a short leave. Willard Mikesell. '42. Navy flier, is home on leave. Charles Gordon. '42. U. S. Navy, is spending a leave with his parents. Beautiful Mashed “Taters” Tops Husky, blond, blue-eyed George Mc- Donald. a left tackle on our champion football squad, gladly obliged your reporter by answering with gusto a series of questions. George said he attributed his success in playing to brawn and not brain, but he thinks that if sports were not conducted in high school, many students would not continue their studies. Because of an Injury received in the Marshall Islands while with the Marines. George will not continue his active interest in the game He stated that physical fitness was his favorite sub- ject in school and mashed potatoes were tops on the menu. James Clark. '37. has been reported missing in action in Italy. JOHNSON’S H-C SINCLAIR SERVICE Corner of Main and Henry ♦★a ★★ ★ Liberty of Sweets PETER COLIZZI, Prop. HOME MADE CANDIES COMPLETE LINE OF MIXED NUTS HOME MADE ICE CREAM I MERRY CHRISTMAS HAPPY NEW YEAR e a «hmmmmmmmmmmhmmmm - HICKOK ACTIONS AK GIFT BRACES Colorful Him«� hracr in the nrwrtt (Mittrm and colon. He'll likr Hickok Action- B K brans . . . they’re lopa in nmarUM � and comfort. 1.00 and 1.50 Harold E. Smith Gills Will Not Be Forgotten Come in and See Wright’s Season’s Greetings TO MEMBERS OF CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL, FACULTY and STUDENT BODY BAUM’S STANDARD SUPER SERVICE Lawrence A Oliver Sts. Phone 9177 I I •- b b m b • b b • b • b b i ! b | «• $ ■O I b § I b ItOMIS Keep Bombs Falling! No Gift Without a War Stamp BUY IT HERE b ■ b 5 5 § ! I I 5 •m b a b b I m I b • b I b $ § 5 Packard’s Furniture Store | I ORANGE BLACK Page 6 Kane and Grier Attend Hi-Y Conference at Owosso Kvery year In Owosso high school, a «roup meet inf; is held to discuss things that are important to everyone. The Hi-Y sent Francis Kane and Brew- ster Grier to attend it on November 24 and 25. Everyone who is interested may go. Among the questions discussed were the following: 1. Should we have military conscription after the war? 2. How to enjoy my girl friend the most? 3. Is it possible for me to go to college? 4. How could I build for better peace? The people go off in small groups to consider the question that they are most interested in. make resolutions, and hund them in to a legislative de- partment where they are read off to the whole delegation, and then voted upon. The national Y. M. C. A. sponsors these programs. Fat' Beeohler. '42. was at the basketball game Friday. December 1. EATON COUNTY SAVINGS BANK J. J. NEWBERRY CO. 5.10 25c STORE BEST WISHES Young’s Jewelry Shop GIFTS THAT LAST Phone 637 Expert Repairing FRUITS - VEGETABLES GROCERIES BOB’S MARKET Save that towing cost get your battery QUICK CHARGED GOODRICH TIRES and BATTERIES at Bracy’s Gulf Service 301 S. Cochran PHONE 9164 8 IF YOU WANT THE BEST FOR HIM FOR CHRISTMAS COME IN NOW w ft a 5 5 5 m � VOMBERGS Dramatics Club Underwav With Miss Wells and Miss Wesche acting as co-sponsors, the new drama tics club is underway. The officers are as follows: Joan Parker, presi- dent: Sue Stucky. vice president; Bet- ty Montgomery, treasurer; and Maxine Dobbratz. secretary. The constitution was set up by Joyce Denison. Betty Montgomery. Jack Hess, and Joan Parker, although it hasn't completely been adopted. The club has began its activities by sponsoring the dance De- cember 8. The club holds a business meeting every two weeks and any Charlotte high student who fulfills the qualifi- cations is welcome to Join until the club membership is full. The purpose of the organization is to teach students the art of produc- ing. directing, acting and other ac- tivities connected with plays. A name for the club hasn't l een decided upon is yet. Students Enjoy Movies The Adventures of Tom Sawyer shown Tuesday. November 28. was an exciting movie which kept everyone in a state of suspense to the very end. It was the story of a boy named Tom. his friend Huck Finn, and his girl Becky , ami their many mishaps and adventures. A humorous cartoon entitled “Kicko the Kangeroo added just the right touch to make the picture a success. Senior Card Sales Top Class of ’44 by $368.00 The senior Christmas card sales officially ended November 10. with the grand total of 1.268 orders. Mary Ellen Freed's team won with orders amounting to $663.00; and Phyllis Hack followed up with sales of $605.00. The salesman selling the most boxes was Rosemary Lynd with 65 boxes. Her runner up was Ileta Payne with 56 boxes. Rosemary's prize will be her class dues and cap and gown fee paid by the class. Also Beta’s cap and gown will be paid for. This class topped the class last year by $368.00. The losing side will treat the winning side to a party after the Christmas holidays. The cards have been distributed with the exception of some fifty boxes and the orders were not completely filled so a reorder has been sent in. A substitute was sent for some of the assorted cards. The class re- ceives a certain commission for these sales. Hi-Y Has Hayride Thirty-five attended a hayride spon sored by the Hi-Y club November 27. Francis Kane chauffered the party out to the springs. Refreshments were served to all with Maurice Tharp and Ronald Brown acting as chair- men of the refreshment committee. Back the Sixth War Loan. Shelden Lumber Co. LUMBER, BUILDER’S SUPPLIES PAINTS - FUEL HOLIDAY GREETINGS CHARLOTTE CAFE “THE HOME OF GOOD FOOD” We Serve from a Sandwich to a Banquet If i i i i i i i i i i i i t t f t I j j i j ♦ I i t I j I i j i i t • j i i i i !! I I II I • I I I JAY SANDWICH SHOP CHARLOTTE MICH. EARL J. LAVENGOOD Proprietor � I t I • I I I I I I I I I • I I I I I I I !! ii • • !' I Judge Raidle, C.H.S. Alumnus Speaks Dec. 7 “Remember Pearl Harbor Main Topic of Address Judge Stanley Raidle talked to the student body at an assembly given December 7. Pearl Harbor day. Mr. Raidle is a Charlotte graduate of '25. He attended Albion college, and then went to the Detroit College of Law. He now serves as municipal Judge. Judge Raidle's topic for the day was Pearl Harl� or and What It Means. He states that it is easy to forget the war in the Pacific, but we must not forget this: Remember Pearl Har- bor Is the slogan of this war. and one which we will never forget. The Japanese, when they tombed Pearl Harbor, used the Idea which our government had created. The idea of the Japanese was to overthrow our government by the sur- prise attack: they almost succeeded. What territory Japan captured has tuken us nearly three years so far to -;et back. This war will not be over soon; it is a long war. Japan will not give up easily. So. let's stay behind our boys that fight for our freedom and honor, and support them by buying tonds in the Sixth War I .nan drive.” were the statements with which he concluded. Teacher in Hospital Mrs. Kiplinger. a well known teach- er here in Charlotte high, is recupera- ting from a recent operation. She is in Battle Creek sanatorium and is coming along fine. She had her opera- tion. Friday. December 1, and is ex- pected home in atout two weeks. Mrs. Wright, a former teacher in the junior high, is taking her place. Best wishes to Mrs. Kiplinger for a «pcedy recovery! HOLIDAY GREETINGS FROM Wright Radio Shop POPULAR SHEET MUSIC and MUSIC SUPPLIES 120 2 South Main - Phone 288 Collins Drug Store Stocked Full of CHRISTMAS GIFTS RCSfACRt COME AND GET ’EM CORSAGES THAT ARE RIGHT FOR JOB’S DAUGHTERS Phone 266 ORANGE A BLACK Page 7 First Semester Presents Small Honor Roll List --- +—_------------------ Jack Hess Produces All “A” Record Both Periods Thirty-nine student have been on tb«- honor roll for both marking periods. Jack He� � had the distinction of re- ceiving all A's in hi� subject� this year so far. The honor students for both marking periods are a� follows: Dixie Lee Aid. Rowland Baker. Koselyn Buckley. Doris Burgess. Mary l.ou Cmughey. Marian Cheney. Joan David. Joyce Denison. Mary Ellen Freed. Roberta Garvey. Gert- rude Heinze. Jack He� � . Wayne Holmes. Bruce Lavengood. Beverly Lipsey. Milford Mason. Harriet May- hew. C. M. Morey. Herbert Packard. June Parson� . Shirley PI Ganger, Mabel Robins. Russell Santee. Vir- ginia Shaw. Peggy Skelly. Phyllis Smallwood, Mary Smith. Luurel Starr. Betty Sumerix. Charlotte Sutherland. Joyce Sutherland. Mary Lou Terwill- iger. Joyce Walker. Jane Weaver. Roy Weaver. Phyllis Wietxke, Joanne Wil- lard. Margery Wilmore. Marilyn Wll- more and Jacquelyn Yund. Besides the people who made the honor ll� t both periods, there are the ones who made It only once. The following people received all A and B Grades the first six weeks. Marian Ball. Marjory Bryner. Brews- ter Grier. Marjorie LeVan. Carl Lind- blotn. Delores Michel. Barbaru Parr. Reta Payne. Cleone Smith and Shirley Snoke The second six weeks’ period pre- sented the following: Erna Buckley. Rosa Cooper. Maxine Dobbratz. Keith Frey. Douglas Garn. Emagene Ma- goon. Beverly Martin. Mary Mead. Betty Miller. Joe Pray. Duane Schultz. Patricia Shlels. Susan Stucky and Dorothy Walker. Junior High Roll The second marking period present- ed a larger honor list than did the first period in the junior high. Those participating in both periods were: 7th grade Dan Brown. June Granstrom. Jimmy Iaivengood. Bertha Lenon, Clara Mauney. Beverly Roath. Delores Willard; Eighth grade. Connie Alfon- so. Bol Brown. Shirley Bruce. Joyce Caswell, I .«is Collins. Tony Crawford. Ireta Fetterman, Ixirraine Gerllnger, Patricia Griest. Beverly Kelley. Bar- Imra McKeug. Loot a Pflefer. George Shaull. Ethel Mae VanGoethem and Gaylord Yund. In the period between October 13 Junior High Teachers Receive Master s Degrees at U. of M. Miss Mattie Fisher and Mrs I eora Weymouth received their Master's Degrees from the Horace R Rack- ham School of Graduate Studies. Uni- versity of Michigan, this summer. Miss Fisher attended the U. of M. the last three summer� . Her work this year included a seminar in ele mentary education from the school of education and recreation In wild lands from the school of forestry. She bad undergraduate work ut M.S.N.C.. Ypsilanti, majoring in mathematics and history. In her graduate work, she majored in elementary education, tak- ing geography, history and forestry as cognates. For her undergraduate work. Mrs. Weymouth attended Western Michigan College of Education ut Kalamuzoo. and Olivet College where she received her A. B.. majoring in English and social studies. For her Master's De- gree she majored in secondary edu- cation. Her cognates were in forestry, mental hygiene, public health, psychol- ogy and sociology, with special em- phasis on guidance and personnel. Bookkeeping Class Is Tops Mrs. Lipsey s bookkeeping class is reported as going at top speed. They have completed Set 1 which consists of analyzing and recording business transactions, posting them in the led- ger. making trial Italances. preparing statements, closing the ledger, and taking a post-closing trial balance. The last chapter in the textbook is now being studied and the first semes- ter test will 1m� given before the Christ- mas holiday. Mrs. Lipsey is quoted as saying. It is one of the best classes that I have ever had. and November 24: seventh graders to make the list were: Joan Cornelius. Marjorie Griest. Yvonne Hill. Dianne Martin. Jerry Norris. Jeanette Papoi. Jeanette Roberts. Phyllis Schrader. Eighth graders were as follows: Pa- tricia Dean. Betty Dykstra. Rebecca Hurlbut. Barbara Lindhlom. Barbara Jordun and Marilyn Shields. PRAY COMPANY Christmas Greetings FURNITURE and UNDERTAKING PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICE Clever Implement Coal Company ALLIS-CHALMERS FARM IMPLEMENTS COAJ- an COKE PHONE 155-W MERRY CHRISTMAS i if t y t y t y t You High School Girls Might tell Santa Claus he can find those BUNNY FUR MITTENS You want for Christmas at FRED A. RICHEY CO. A I £ 1 1 Where To Find Them Xmas Miss Kathryn Wesche Is going to spend her Christmas vacation with her folks in Wilmore, Kentucky. Rosemary Lynd is planning on going to Georgia to see Paul during vaca- tion. When Interviewed Dick Schnecken- berger replied. Tm going to Grand Ledge. Reta Payne told the reporter that she was planning on staying home and working. Tommy Treloar replied. I'm going to sleep and find myself a girl. Mary Lou Bobier is going home to 'he farm for her vacation. Mary Ellen Freed will 1m? found in Jackson during vacation. Russell Anderson Is going to Pell- it on. to visit his brother. Bob Wolcott i� just going to stay home and enjoy himself. Betty Sumerix will be at the hos- pital working. Rhoda Ottney 1� going to go to Jack- son for her Christmas vacation. Joan Parker replied. I’m going to Midland to see my mother and I guess I’ll work up there. John trucks said, it would be hard telling where he would 1m? during va- cation. but he knows what he would like to do—! Maxine Dobbratz will 1m? in Chi- cago for her vacation. Sue Stucky is going to Just stay at home and sleep. When I-ois Willard was interveiwed she replied “I’m going to stay home and rest for next semester. Dorothy Walker and Rosie Cooper said. We are just going to stay at home and Im good girls. Elaine Mohre I� Just going out to the farm for a quiet week. When your reporter interviewed George MacDonald, he replied. I’m going to work right here at the school and maybe go to Portland. Roger Gay Is going to Dowagiac. and visit some of his old flames. (His Grandma and his Aunt� . War Bonds to Be Awarded As Prizes In Letter Contest •’This Week magazine is awarding War Bond prizes for the three best entries In the V-Mail Letter Contest open for sponsorship by all school publications. The subject of the letters teach entry must be a copy of a letter actually mailed) will be What we here In school are doing to help bring you home sooner. The best letters will be published in the school paper and the clipping of the published let- ter will be entered in the contest be- fore January 27. Three national winners will be selected, and will receive prizes con- sisting of a $100. $50 and a $25 War Bond If an entry is reprinted by This Week Magazine, its author will in addition b.e paid at regular space rates. State winners will receive special Treasury citations. The following well known personal- ities will be the judges: Dorothy Thompson. Mark VanDoren. Bob Hope and Sidney Whipple of the New York World Telegram. Rural Students Plan Ride The Rural Students’ club is plan- ning to have either a hay ride or a sleigh ride sometime in January. After the ride they are planning to go to Sowers farm for an ice skating party. The club planned to have u Christ- mas dance, but the plan fell through when the senior� obtained the evening to sponsor a dance. The hay ride they were planning for December S has been postponed until a later date, probably in January. CHENEY FUNERAL HOME A. C. Cheney Gordon C. Cheney Phone 331 Thick Malted GREEN Cheeseburgers STUDENTS! ! LIGHT RESTAURANT FOR GOOD HOT LUNCHES BEN H. FELSKA. Prop. JAMES B. CHURCH RICHELIEU FOOD STORE PHONE 200 CHARLOTTE. MICH. MUNGER HARDWARE CO. HARDWARE - JOHN DEERE FARM IMPLEMENTS PLUMBING SUPPLIES DUPONT PAINT SEASON'S GREETINGS E. LE PAGE, Manager A.SP. Super Market Page 8 ORANGE BLACK Veteran Speaks of Experiences InNewGuinea Gives Facts of Native Life; landscape; and Habits of Jap Soldiers Mias Wells' journalism class had a very novel speech presented to It re- cently when Lt. William Tullis spoke. Having recently returned from New Guinea. Bill, after two years of active duty, was capable of furnishing some very interesting muterJal. A question was asked about the ser- vicemen keeping information to them- selves and he answered that the men all signed a pledge saying they would not tell anything they thought should be kept secret. The Lieutenant said that now since he was away from the war it seemed that he lived in the past because the part of the war he had a part in was so much different from the present day situation. British New Guinea as described was a mud hole and swamp land combined. The front part of Bennett Park was compared to the good areas although the grass in New Guinea was head high. This kunai grass had to be knocked down when a person went in- to it or he would smother. It also harlmred a disease-carrying tick from which three boys lost their lives. The temperature ranged from 126 degrees to 130 degrees. This Island, the second largest in the world, had very few whites. About two hundred Austra- lians lived there on plantations where I they raised cocoanuts and bananas with the help of natives. Five hundred natives worked under eaeh white man. Natives there were smart, but couldn't speak English well. Trading was done by expressions and a few words. Many of the natives had a disease c alled swamp ulcer which cov- ered their bodies completely. The malaria mosquito was quite terrific and every man had malaria sooner or later. Not all of the men were killed while fighting for many of them died from the disease, contacted In the wet season, rain came down ! Lower Grades to Present Christmas Operetta The fourth, fifth, and sixth grades ! of the Hawthorne and Grammar I schools are going to present a Christ- 1 mas operetta entitled. The Doll's I Christmas Eve.” The operetta is by I Lyman and Buren and is directed by Mies Elaine Meyer, accompanied by I Miss Mary Louise Tobey. The pro- i gram is to be presented publicly to- night at S:00 p. m.. and is to be given for the high school in the auditorium I on Friday afternoon. every day and a person couldn't see five feet ahead of himself. During the dry season it rained only for about an hour a day. but even then in thirty minutes time the water was knee-deep. Going from British to Dutch New Guinea. Bill found everything to be much better There were no malaria mosquitos. He considered this coun- try wonderful in comparison. The land itself was hilly with many open areas and very little kunai. In both British and Dutch New Guinea thou- sands upon thousands of streams with good water could lie found. A road was considered pretty good when one went only ankle to knee deep in clay Bill related that the Japanese would not bother to build any buildings un- less the natives did It for them. He was very favorable when talking about the engineers, stating that they were very fast and very efficient. The Lieutenant's first campaign was his worst one. The mud ami swamps were terrible. At one time he and some others had to lie for I nearly two days in mud and water up to their necks. Bill said that while they were in there fighting, everything was all right for the body will take all that the mind will , but as soon as they were out of battle many boys became nearly paralyzed with fear. L. E. Mahaffy's resignation took ef- fect December 8. Earl Garinger is filling the vacancy temporarily. HOLIDAY GREETINGS FIELDER’S DELUXE CLEANERS Student Council Minutes A short student council meeting was called to order Tuesday. Novem- ber 28. by Mayor Vern Grosso In room 205 at 9:10 a. m. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. All but two members were present. Possibilities of a recreation center were suggested, but the council voted to drop the idea until luter. The problem What to do when the European War ends. was presented by Mr. Muma to determine Just what the school should do in the way of recognition of the day. Mayor Grosso appointed members to see certain bus- iness men as to the plans for the city of Charlotte at that time. The follow- ing were appointed. Mayor Fielder—Vern Grosso. Pete Csatlos (Legioni — Gaylord Yund. Earl Mead (Lions Club) — Eric Furu. Hans Kardel (county agent)—Joe Pray. Rev. Fields (Ministerial Associa- tion� —Jack Hess. Mr Harlan McCall (schools)—Sam- my Collzzl. William Bobler (J.C.C.)—Vern Gres- 80. O. P. Bergeron (Veterans of Foreign Wars� —Virginia Royston. They will report at the next meet- ing. December 12. Summy Colizzi made u motion which was seconded that the 30r r commission from dances for the recreation fund l� e lowered to 20r f effective November 21. The meeting was adjourned. Secretary. Betty Sumerix. BUY U. S. BONDS AND STAMPS. ZEELAND HATCHERY CHARLOTTE BRANCH CHARLOTTE. MICH. DELICIOUS HOT FUDGE Main Sweet Shop HOT CHOCOLATE Prognosis Test Given To General Math Students Mr. Grindall. head of the mathema- tics department has administered this prognosis test, which has been design «ni to predict the student's ability «� learn algebra. The purpose of this test is to have some basis for helping the student� in deciding whether to take algebra, or some other math requirement Only general math students are eligible to take it. Scores have been compiled and the rest of the semester will be used by the advisers to help select subjects for the students in the next four years. Last year only the ones with a score of 80 or a B average in general math were admitted to algebra c|um es. Honorable mention should go to Phyllis Hack and those who assisted her in painting the attractive Christ- mas window In Mr. Straw's room. COMPLIMENTS OF EATON FLEETWING Jtevenscn tudic FOR Better Photographs ICE SKATES SHARPENED YATES HARDWARE PEACE ON EARTH GOOD WILL TO MEN Compliments of R. W. Carr Granite Co. MONUMENTS Good Cheer and a Happy Holiday McGrath-DeFoe Co. $ Holiday Greetings £ LUMBER, COAL PHONE No. 9 Seasons Greetings From Murl and Irene •ft •ft I IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME AGAIN AND We Extend Our Best Wishes For a Happy Holiday Season TO OUR MANY LOYAL FRIENDS IN CHARLOTTE HIGH FRED MURRAY CO BEAT EATON RAPIDS! VOLUME 19 ORANGE BLACK ________“THE CHARHIAN”________ CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN. THURSDAY. JANUARY 11, 1945 GOOD LUCK IN EXAMS! ISSUE 6 Leap Year Xmas Dance Is Big Success Many Alumni Attend As Senior Entertain Huge Crowd The girl's gymnasium was the scene of Christmas Ix-ap Year dance spon- sored by the senior class on Dec. 22 from 8:30 till 11:30. The gym was decorated with two lighted Christmas trees, crepe paper streamers, and mistletoe. Music was furnished by the Marshall orchestra, and the price for the even- ing of entertainment was 35 cents per person. During the intermission, entertain- ment was furnished by Pete” Csatlos. Floyd Weymouth and Joe Pray. Red hot notes came out of Pete’s horn as Floyd’s nimble fingers glided over the piano keys. Joe Pray alias Ish- kabbible said a poem that enthused everyone. All during the dance the police picked up violators who were placed under the mistletoe chair where everyone could see them and what followed you can imagine. Approximately 65 couples entered Into the largest grand march ever held at a high school dance. Sandwiches and pop were on sale in the halls. Counting alumni and school stu- dents. 210 persons paid admission. The money received from the dance and refreshments was $78.65. After the lax. orchestra and food were paid for. $37.05 was cleared Because of the illness of the class president. Jack Hess, the dance was supervised by vice president. Roger Gay Committees for the dance were as follows: publicity. Norma Tanner, l ots Will lard. Jim Thornton, and Har- ry Ackley: decorations. Norma Mar- shall. Harold Cheney. Dick Beech- ler. Beverly Martin. Dick Schnecken- berger. Clifton Arehart. Robert Wood- man. Dick Trumley and Ted Ross; re- freshments. Sally Sterrett. Clara Mae Morey and Barbara Bradley. 43- 44 Journalism Group Wins Second Class Honor The 1943-14 journalism class scored a point after graduation by placing in the honors of the National Scholastic Press Association scoring. First sem- ester’s copies of the Orange Black were sent to l e Judged. A second class honor was received which is a rating of good. This association, under the direc- tion of Fred Kildow. University of Minnesota. School of Journalism, is an organization of school papers. Junior and senior high papers are both included. Judgment is given on the papers according to the class the paper is in. whether commercially pub- lished. mineographed; or published directly in the school. The size of the school also enters in the judging. In 1938 the Orange Black received a first class rating from the same association. This Is the first time for several years that the publication has l een submitted for scoring. Library Club Plans Exhibits Back row: B. Boyd. E. Wells. N. Parent, Mrs. lauch, E. Shamp, Bumford, S. Pittenger, L. Lynd. Middle row: M. Mead, L. Wilmore, Heinze. R. Hall. B. Rulison. J. Granstrom. B. McGrath. Front row: Scovill, S. Hicks. G. Face. B. Chamberlain. M. Dobbratz, J. Taylor. H. G. D. ♦ It’s Coming J J Jan. 12 Fat on Rapids (here). J « (Let's beat their socks off) Jan. 12 Dance in the girls' : sym. a j (Oh! My corns!. J Jan. 17-18—Exams. a (No cheating, children . Jan. 19 Gd Ledge (There� Jan. 19—Dance. (Don’t polish your shoes) ♦ J Jan. 22 Napoleon (There (Keep your lingers crossed . Jan. 25 Report Cards. J (Do we dare to look! ! ! ! i Jan. 26 Kverett (here� . � (Good luck, fellows). J e Art Class Uses Paints Under the direction of Mrs. Wildern. the seventh grade art class has com- pleted their Christmas project. With water colors, they drew Christmas cards which they sent to Great I akes Naval Training Station. Also they :nade cards for their own personal use. These cards were painted from ori- ginal ideas only. At present they are drawing cathed- ral windows with water colors and at the beginning of the next semester (hey will make snow scenes In black and white. Locker Room Lyric Is It true what they say about Phy- sical fitness? Are your bones getting broken all the time? Do the bumps on your head blossom After every Friday’s game? Are you so tired you play possum To relieve you of the pain? Yes. it’s true what they say about torture. You work and you slave all the time. Doing push ups and pull-ups And many others too. Yes. ft’s true that’s where we belong. Oral English Class Has Voice Recordings Miss Kathryn Wesche’s oral English class has l� een studying work on the voice. They read poetry and then each member of the class gave some prose reading. They practiced reading poems and stories. In class a micro- phone was set up and a recorder re- corded their voices. The discs were then played over and the students got an idea of just how their voices sound when they speak through a micro- phone. It was found, for the most part, that the quality of the voice is not always accurate. Although many of them were recognized, there were those that were not. Due to the fact that some in the class were nervous, the speed of read- ing was faster than normal. Those who had the opportunity to read last j were naturally much better than those who were less fortunate, and read first. There was not a perfect likeness, i but they had a fairly good notion of I how they sounded. The purpose of these recordings was I lo give the students an opportunity to hear themselves over the mike and hear others as well. They found out what voices are like, how they differ, and the tone of each person's voice. Although the room did not have the atmosphere of a regular studio, the students thought that talking over a microphone was quite an experience for them. Junior High Has Christmas Parties December 22 during the fourth hour in each of their classes, the junior high students had Christmas parties. They drew names, exchanged gifts and had refreshments. Mrs. Weymouth's class had commit- I tees which planned the party. Russell Martin. S 2 C. '43. is now | ' stationed on Mare Island. California. Woman’s Club Hold Meeting Several Displays Presented By State Library and Classes Among the many activities of the library club, one is the displuy ar- ranged In the library for the benefit of the Charlotte Woman's Club in I the library material at their conven- idea of the program is to acquaint the public with the facilities of the school library and other libraries of the state. Several displays including American art und foreign country dis- plays were loaned by the State Li- brary In portfolios of Photographic i Teaching Material prepared by the Library Service Division of the U. S. Office of Education in co-operation with the office of the Co-ordinator of inter-American Affairs. The teacher In the high school were requested to arrange tables representing their fields. Many phases of studies were represented such as journalism, band, literature, speech and dramaitc arts. The tables remain In order that the students might be allowed to explore the library material at their conven- ience this week. Another thing that has helped to make the library an Interesting place is the pictures of airplanes in various views sent into circulation by the U. S. Navy Air Corps training group. The library club which is the or ganization prompting this work had a White Elephant Christmas party. De- cember 20. in the form of a luncheon. Small inexpensive gifts were exchang- ed In a system devised by Mrs. lauch. The members were arranged in a circle singing songs until the music stopped. The nresents were thereby evenly dis- tributed. Humphrey Fills Vacancy Left by Mahaffey Mr. Humphrey, who is filling the place left vacant by the resignation of Mr. Mahaffey as teacher of mechanical drawing and general shop, came to Charlotte from Blissfield. Michigan, where he was the director of educa- tion. He has had a Michigan teacher's certificate for four years. He received his Master's degree in Science at Iowa State College. He started his vocational work in Illinois, where he stayed until he was forty. Since then he has taught in Ohio. Kunsas. and Michigan. He has taught for fifteen years. Mr. Humphrey in closing stated. This work is one of my major fields. Mrs. Kiplinger’s Health Reported Improved Mrs Marona Kipllnger. teacher of English and history, returned home from the hospital and is feeling much better. She recently underwent an operation at the Battle Creek Sani- tarium and will resume hwr place on the third floor at the beginning of next semester. Mrs. Kipllnger states that she has been making the most of her time at home by rending. Mrs. Catherine Wright has been substituting during her absence. Page 2 ORANGE A BLACK (Mcmbcrf ] Est I92p fSSOG� ORANGE BLACK Keeler, Hack, and Wietzke are beginning to get I gray already. Some of the Girl Reserves have already received ! “Thank you notes from servicemen at Percy Jones for their Christmas packages. Now girls, don't all of you get ideas! Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 625 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF . uw.ioftiv. ......................... Jack Hess Managing Editor.......................Roger Gay Sports Editor....................... Dick Beechler Alumni Editor.................... Rosemary Lynd Exchange Editor .................Lena Mae Haigh Editor-In-Chief ....................Beta Payne Business Manager................Geraldine Harmon Circulation Manager.........................Harold Cheney Treasurer ..........................Betty Rullson Advertising Manager................Beverly Paton Assistant Advertising Manager....Joyce Sutherland Faculty Adviser...................Winifred Wells Reporters—Harry Ackley. Barbara Bradley. Mary Lou Caughey. Lou Ella Frey. Betty LeVanway. Norma Marshall. Beverly Martin. Clara Mae Morey, Sally Sterrett, Norma Tanner. Jim Thornton. Lois Willard and Dorene Wright. lJitKlioLoe What Do You Think? Do we really want to read comic books? Is it drama and action that we want? I� It supernatural ot future things that are drawing our attention at the moment to Superman . Buck Rogers, Sparky Watts. and others? Perhaps it Is Just a plajn. everyday search of entertainment for those SDare moments in study hall. For the past week, many of us have no doubt been looking over the exhibits in the library. Many have merely passed wondering glances at the different tables and then turned away indif- ferently. not realizing the true significance and purpose of the various displays In a few of our noodles', however, light did dawn, and perhaps for the first time we realized the value of our school library and others of Its kind. For the first time, many of us realized what an extensive source of information and entertain- ment it really was. Take the science table for instance. It isn't necessary to concentrate on comics to discover the unbelievable things of the future. Here we found- 'all, types of books to explain the various phases of chemistry, biology, and physics, past, present, and future. It might l e interesting to do a little traveling— by book of course. Just think-—no priorities need- ed. no one ask of- you. Is this trip absolutely necessary? , aud yet you can travel all over the world in comfort From the exhibits, we would gather that South and Central America are by far the most popular at the moment, so if we are interested in Chili. Peru. Argentina. Mexico, and o on. we would have very little trouble in find- ing a hook of interest. Only a couple of the many things of Interest have been covered so far but. do not feel that you won’t find what you desire. Drama, humor, musie. art. history, romance, hobbies, and many more subjects are available for our use in the library. All of this material is not only available !u books, but there is also a great assortment of magazines, newspapers, and pictures inviting you to spend awhile just browsing around. A pleasant and helpful atmosphere has been created for our • njoyment. Wouldn't you rather take advantage of the opportunity than read comics? What’s Ahead? School is nothing but toil and trouble. No. that can’t be right—Just think, (can you do it?) here we are In the year of 1945. Then stop and look back ou the old year and all the fun and good limes it gave us. Remember the Halloween dance in October sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce? Boy. were those doughnuts and that cider ever pood - • • um um!! The Junior Play was another feature attraction. Have you forgotten how the maid broke the cup and saucer, then stumbled over the sweeper, and other Incidents throughout tjie production? For December we remembe ihe grude assem bly produced by the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades. The dolls, shopkeeper, customer, and old Santa brought a chuckle to everyone. Oh. we can’t forget Charlotte's pride and joy. tne undefeated football team of 1944 und the thrills and chills It gave to its ardent fans. So far the basketball team has had a brilliant record too. Last year was certainly a stellar one for C.H.S. i Wonder what’s ahead? In Appreciation Both junnor and senior high students wish to express their appreciation of the Christmas pro- pram presented by the grade school students December 15th. It is the opinion of most that it was one of the best of the Christmas festivals that have been given in the past few years. Special credit should go to the soloists for their tine performances and orchids to Miss Elaine Meyer and Miss Mary Louise Tobey for their work in making it a success. We students feel that they succeeded in their purpose and hope to see more in the future. Lost and Found Lost—The and sign on the typewriter. Please return to Reta Payne in the journalism room. Lost—The answers in Dick Trumley’s biology book. See Jr. Turkey. Reward. Found—One report card with E beside the subject Physics. Furnish evidence to prove own- ership to Mr. Muma. Wanted—Good paying Job containing no work. I can be found any time playing in fifth hour study hall. Vern Gresso. Wanted—Any good faithful person who will loan me money which I can pay back every second Thursday of each week. Jimmy Thornton. Wanted—A pupil mathematically inclined to fill the coming vacancies at the end of the semester, inquire of Mr. Grindall. Teachers—Do you need a good detective to report to you. Cheap rates. Call 00-1. C. U. Jack Hess Co. Needed—A good rope to catch a man. June Smuts. X-Change I'm as lucky as can be. Not to live in Germany. So 1 think I'll keep on saving Stamps with U. S. engraving. The Creston Echo Professor: What is the outstanding contribu- tion that chemistry has given to the world? Student: Blondes !! ! The Hellos The Tattler Tommy seems to have lost interest In Grand Ledge. Maybe Joan knows something al out the subject—shall we ask? Everyone says Bradley had a good time New Year's Eve? ? ? George MacDonald has quite a kick . Who has better proof than Brewster Grier? Jim . Pat Dean seems to be growing up! Frances Smith’s class ring seems to have dis- appeared—perhaps Ray will enlighten us? What happened to B Bundfleld’s lip? How these Handheld do get around! It appears that many of the weaker sex are worrying about the new draft lam- calling farmers. Weep to the tale of Willie TS Who met a girl whose name mas K8 He converted her at a fearful R8 And liegged her soon to become his M8 I mould If I could. said lovely KS I pity your lonely unhappy St8, But too bad you've come too L8 I'm married already, the mother of 8. Hancock Han-Cen-Hi-Echo” I drum- the line at kissing. She said in accent fine. But he was a football hero So he crossed the line. North Muskgegon. What If Carroll were a Swede Instead of a Dane? Harley were an emerald Instead of a Diamond? Bonnie were a weasel instead of a Fox? Billy was Spanish Instead of French? Jack were a woman instead of a Mann? Teddy m-ere a robin instead of a Martin? Corene were old land instead of Newlund? Barbara were dimes Instead of Nichols? George were a blanket Instead of a Shaull? Betty were a dressmaker Instead of a Shoe- maker? Boh were a neck Instead of a Wing? Harold were wrong instead of Wright? Dan were black instead of Brown? Bruce were a good Ford instead of a Bum ford? Sue were rain instead of Hale? Yvonne were a valley instead of a Hill? Millard were a stem Instead of a Root? Arthur were a moon Instead of a Starr? Marlene were a tailor Instead of a Smith? JoAnne were stone Instead of Wood? Roger were m-eed instead of a Reed? Gretta were a puncher Instead of a Pryor? Kenny were flares instead of Sparks? Jimmy were a presser instead of a Taylor? Delores were a slinger Instead of a Springer? Douglas m-ere a Lee Instead of a Sherman? Pedagogue Peeues Teachers, though at limes they don't seem to be. are human, and they. too. have their moments. Here are a few of their latest pet peeves. Miss Wesche—Trains that are three hours late. Mrs. Llpsey—Students who do not give their undivided attention. Mrs. Wright—Persistant talkers. Mr. Huston—Getting up In the morning before daylight. Mr. Schroeder—Kids coming In late to class. Mr. Anderson—Boogie Woogie. Miss Fisher—Pupils who come to class minus pencils, books, etc. Mr. Straw—Giggling girls. Mrs. Oberlin—People who talk during class. Miss Holmes—-Seventh hour typing class. Mrs. Wildern—Having someone talk while some- one else is talking. Mrs. Marie Taylor—Gum. Mr. Mead—Students who don't bother to read assigned lessons. (Second hour especially) Mrs. Howells—Running In the corridors. Mr. Grindall—Anyone who very noisily cracks his guin. Miss Wells—Folks mho know very m-ell mhal an assignment Is and then pretend they never heard it. (journalism. I wonder� Mrs. lauch—Overdues. Miss Toms—Gum chem-ing in class. Mrs. Weymouth—Pupils coming in late. Coach Gobel These people who cannot spend ten minutes at a pep meeting after the team spends hours getting ready to represent them In some sport. (Agreed!) Guess Who 1. Senior girl - - - brown hair - - - friendly • • • seen with Bonnie • belongs to Girl Re- serves - has a sister that has graduated - - • Interest In Albion and fruit farming. 2. Dark hair - - - senior boy - - works at Walgreen’s - - - solo flyer - - - seen with Harold. 3. Cute - • • blonde hair - - - sophomore - - • belongs to Rural Students' Club - - - likes farm- .ng • - - seen with Furu twins • • • drum major. 4. Junior girl • • • blond hair • - • seen with Alice - - - works ut Dew Drop Inn - • • Girl Reserve. 5. Black hair - - - friendly - - - small • • sophomore boy • • • brother in Navy - - - seen with Doug. 6. Senior girl • - • seen m-ith Elaine - - - cute • - works at Schm-egler’s - - ■ brother In class of '44. 7. Junior play - - • friendly - • • cute • • - auburn hair - - • seen with Louise - - - works at V R - - • nickname Rosy. 8. Blue eyes - • • in Junior play - - - m-orks .it Lynd's market - - - nickname Spud - - - Girl Reserve - - - seen with Rosy. 9. Black curly hall- - - • cute • - • brother In school - - ■ sophomore boy - - - seen with Bob and Ray. 10 Sings • • senior girl • - - dark hair - - - I irlendly - - - country girl - - - seen with Marian. Orioles Bag Sixth Game This Season Mason Trounced By Score Of 44-20: High Point Men, Three Mohres Last Friday. January 5. the unde- feated Orioles journeyed to Mason, where they turned in another success- ful victory, muking their record of six straight games. The Charlotte Bas- ket eecrs routed the Maroons hy a •core of 44-20. The opening minutes of the game gave the Maroons their only lead when two quick baskets were netted. The Orioles overcame this lead hy several swift successive tallies, and left the floor at the half with a score of 22-9. The second half was off to a roaring •tart when Charlotte proceeded down the hardwood before Mason could get on the defensive. More tallies were rung up for Charlotte while the Mar- oons were fighting desperately to gain the lead. Mason grabbed the ball again during this half pushing their score up to 18. where it remained until the last few minutes of the game when they again acored. making the final score 44-20. High point men for Charlotte were': Ray Mohre. Bob Mohre and Don Moore, each with a total of eleven points. Mason's high-point man was Pierce with six points. The starting line-up was as follows: Pts. Pts. 11 Bob Mohre F Seeley 2 4 Joe Pray F Hamlin 4 11 Don Moore C Wheeler 2 11 Ray Mohre G Bement 2 2 Dick Beechler G Pierce 6 The Oriole Reserves also prevailed over the Maroon Reserves with a score of 28-24. CHENEY FUNERAL HOME A. C. Cheney • Gordon C. Cheney Phone 331 PRAY COMPANY • • FURNITURE and UNDERTAKING PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICE DELICIOUS HOT FUDGE Main Sweet Shop HOT CHOCOLATE ORANGE A BLACK Page 3 Eight Boys Run Projector Movie films, chosen hy various teachers, are presented to classes by boys who are learning the technique of operating picture machines. The boys that have volunteered have va- cant hours that enable them to pre- sent movies to the classes. The boys and their vacant hours are Everett Zimmerlee. 2nd; Velmon Mead. 2nd and 6th; John Odell. 3rd and 5th; Rowlund Baker. 3rd; Floyd Wey- mouth. 4th; Robert White. 5th and 7th; Bert Jane. 6th; and Wendell Rip- ley. 6th. These boys are being taught how to use the machine by Mr. Mead. Al- though some of the boys are not alto- gether sure of themselves, practice makes perfect. Simple Simon Simple Simon met a soldier. Going off to war; Said Simple Simon to the soldier. I buy Bonds galore! Said the soldier to Simple Simon. 1, too. have bought many; That's what it takes to lick the Japs. So. please save every penny! —Edith Rosensteln Troup Jr. High School New Haven. Conn. Graders Have Bond and Stamp Sale Contest The 7B I s in Mrs. Taylor's arith- metic class chose sides and had a stamp and bond sale contest. It last- ed four weeks and the total sales was $1563.50. The losing side treated the winners to sandwiches and paddle pops. Orioles To Clash With The Islanders On January 12. the age old enemies will scrap together on the Oriole’s floor. Charlotte has won all its games this year while Eaton Rapids has won from Mason and lost to Lansing Tech, and Everett. Eaton Rapids lost both games to tOharlotte last yea . MAUSOLEUMS MARKERS MONUMENTS R. W. Carr Granite Co. 113 W. Lawrence Ave. Charlotte, Michigan Watch Our Windows For New Novelties and Gift W. E WRIGHT Jewelry Gifts Alumni News Clayton Frair is spending a leave with his parents, after three years in Alaska. Bob Bobier. '37. is home on furlough from the Aleutians. George Howe. '41. U. S. Navy, is nome on a short leave. While home he was married to Glenna Snyder. 44. Clyde Dimond. ‘42. is home on leave from the Navy and is spending his ime with his mother. Lynn Fowler, ’41. and Bruce Gar- linghouse. '42. were home over the holidays. Wayne Wagoner. '39. U. S. Army, is home from the Aleutians. It is his first furlough In three years. Dorr Love. ’41. spent the holidays with his father and brother who is also in the service. S-Sgt. El wood Martin. ’43. is fighting in Italy. Jack Bobier. '44. graduated from the Department of Armament at Lowry Field. Denver. Colo. Bob Orr. '44. Is working in a ship- yard at Bremerton. Wash., for the next six months. Richard Hicks. '44. is home on leave and after this will be shipped over- seas. Answers to Guess Who 1. Phyllis White 2. Clifton Arehart 3. Bob White 4. Jeanette Martens 5. George Stucky 6. Colleen Royston 7. Rosemary Riley 8. Ix� uisc Lynd 9. Bob Bandfield 10. Norma Marshall Orioles Top Napoleon Breath Taker, 47-39 A last half spurt enabled the Char- lotte cagers to overcome a half time lead of 23 to 19. and enjoy their fourth victory of the season. Napoleon, one of Charlotte’s strongest non-conference opponents, had won two games to date. The high scorer of the evening was B. Mohre with 19 points. Next came Griffin of Napoleon with 13 points. The starting line-ups were as fol- j ows: i R. Mohre G Griffin Beechler G D. Dean D. Moore C Herzverg Pray F V. Layer B. Mohre F A. Layer STUDENT8! ATTENTION! £ £ The subject is grade cards. -5 You know what is meant by Zr £ those things, don't you? ???? £ They are those pieces of paper £ that mark you on how well work % is done, which frighten all of ■3 the students so much they're £ afraid to take them home. £ There are several cards that have not been turned in and must be before you receive an- other grade. I et's all of us help the office and teachers and re- £ turn that little piece of irritation Z- right away. Pocket Knives Flashlights K U T S C H E’S Guns HARDWARE Ammunition Your Favorite Spot to get the latest in School Sport Oxfords Shepard’s Sh oes COMPLIMENTS OF EATON FLEETWING New Spring Dresses For The Junior Miss Price $6.84 to $15.84 VAUGHN RAGSDALE Chas. P. Mulholland. Mgr. RCSEACRE FLOWER Phone 266 Clever Implement Coal Company ALLIS-CHALMERS FARM IMPLEMENTS COAJ- an COKE PHONE 155-W MERRY CHRISTMAS OFFICIAL BOY SCOUT SHOES The ideal Shoe for boys anywhere whether they are Scouts or not. There are miles and miles of wear to every pair. Fred Murray Co. Sandwiches SUNDAES - MALTEDS Meet Your Friends At MURL and IRENE’S 503 E. HENRY Page 4 ORANGE BLACK Carrick Tells of Changes Made in City Schools Mr. Charles H. Carrick came to Charlotte as superintendent of schools in September. 1906. thirty-eight years ago and served in that capacity until 1924. a period of IS years. At that time. 1906. there were in use five ward school buildings which were Hawthorne. Grammar. Longfellow, Froebel and Washington, together with one central high school building. The total atendancc in all grades and high school was about 1100 and the population of Charlotte approximately 5000. In 1906 there were no drinking fountains and other much needed equipment. One can imagine that not only teachers but a large part of the community were concerned in making changes for immediate improvement. Within the next year, the present four room addition plus the base- ment was constructed at the Haw- thorne school. The Baton County Normal, sponsored and largely financ- ed by the state, was organized in the fall of 1907 and occupied two rooms in the new building with Mrs. Carrick Its first principal. The function of this department was to prepare young people to teach in rural schools and one year of intensive training and practice teaching was offered graduat- es of any accredited high school in the county. In the big basement of this building a manual arts program was instituted and here the boys and girls of the grades were given practical handwork with woodwork for the boys and serwing for the girls. The academic subjects in the curricu- lum have changed but slightly. Four years of Latin, two years of German and two of French were offered then. Soon, however. Mr. Carrick was JOHNSON’S H-C SINCLAIR SERVICE Corner of Main and Henry imagining and succeeding in institut- ling rooms and new departments, some of which were called fats by the non-progressives, but have proved their value. For instance in the old high school building, one room was cleared and a place was made for starting classes in stenography, typ- ing. and bookkeeping—a forerunner of the now excelled department so well equipped. In 1914 when the east part of the present building was constructed as annex to the old high school building, the teachers had already helped build and equip a large room in the base- ment for an up to date domestic science department. Here at each noon hour there were served 75 or more rural pupils with a hot lunch for 15 to 17 cents each. Another so called fad was the incipient scientific and practical agriculture department which was well established, popular, and practical even before the annex was built. Relieve It or not. when the $50,000 building was finally gotten with Its gymnasium, lockers, showers, its size- aide auditorium (now the study hall), and stage, its science, commercial, and agriculture departments, the little building attracted considerable atten- tion from neighboring schools. Lan- sing. for instance, at that time had nothing which could compare with the gymnasium which is now used by the girls. During the time of Mr. Car rick's long administration when so many of the fine facilities of today were lack- ing. his philosophy of education, so far as actual needs were concerned was this: The teachers and teaching came first with good facilities natural- ly following. Aside from having established, with full credit at colleges and universities the department of domestic science and art. agriculture, commercial, and athletics it was accredited in the North Central Association. The following were some of the things Mr. Carrick promoted and in tevenscn Jtudio FOR Better Photographs which he was interested during his uole administration: Patriotism. There was an American flag in a hold- er mounted over each door of each school room in all grades. Pupils were required to give the pledge of al- legiance to the flag and sing a stanza of • America” each morning. Music—A full time teacher gave a definite cultural training in music in every grade. There was a lot of group singing which featured the girls glee club of the high school, boy quartets, and boys glee clubs with annual concerts. An excellent orchestra was organiz- ed which played at the chapel and on special occasions. Oratory and Debating — For two years. Mr. Carrick was president of the State Oratorical Association and naturally encouraged this type of work in his high school. Winners went to the regional meets and on to state contests. This held true with debating teams. Two clubs were in honor of this. House of Reprsentatlves for the girls and Senate for the boys. School Savings System—In connec- tion with the loeul banks a very suc- cessful system of savings was intro- duced and continued for many years. Every Monday morning grade children brought money, it was counted, check- ed in individual books and collected and deposited in the bank for the child. Many hundreds of dollars would gather to the credit of different chil- dren. Character building Each month there was a new theme and each week and morning a topic pertaining to the theme was discussed in various phases J as applied to home, school, and town | life, bringing a good civic or moral ■ lesson for each child as it touched his CHARLOTTE HOME DAIRY THOSE TASTY Frozen Malteds daily conduct. This system received much commendation from other schools and the state superintendent. High School Senate—This was a long— lived, worthwhile, and dignified organization for high school upper- class lioys. It gave excellent training for debate and public speaking, pre- siding at meetings, presenting ques- tions. making motions, and made for understanding opinions on public ques- tion . Some very successful and thoughtful lawyers and good politic- ians of today arv products of these little meetings. Athletics—For a large part of Mr. Carrick’s time at the school there was no gymnasium, but the football team was encouraged. All schools, large or small occasionally have some unusual athletic talent as Charlotte had. One year the team trimmed Eaton Rapids 100-0; another. Rattle Creek 0. C.H.8. 65. and one year held I rinsing Central to one touch down 6-0. In conclusion. Mr. Carrick says. • These are some of the results achiev- ed in the years from 1906 to 1924 and it is Indeed a satisfaction to find that moat of the projects instituted in those days are still a working part of the Charlotte school system though en- larged and improved by the excellent administrators who succeeded me. My continued interests are still and will always la for the continual upward trend of the Charlotte Schools.” ICE SKATES SHARPENED YATES HARDWARE TRUDY HALL JUNIORS A very smart line of frocks for High School Girls. Sizes 9 to 15 Priced 56.95 to 510.95 Fred A. Richey Co. This Paper is Prinleil by RANGES Electric. Gas. Coal. Wood Ii'Ipiiatii-IIkFok Co. full or apartment size They are MONARCHS. none better CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN Also Complete Line of Furniture Equipped lo I'roduce All kinds of TOYS rommerirnl and Hook Printing Trading Post 137 N. Washington Cars Properly Serviced Last longer. Get them carefully cared for at BRACY’S GULF SERVICE Phone 9164 1UMBER, COAL 9 PHONE No. CHARLOTTE CAFE “THE HOME OF GOOD FOOD” We Serve from a Sandwich to a Banquet Shelden Lumber Co. LUMBER, BUILDER’S SUPPLIES PAINTS - FUEL BEAT MASON VOLUME 19 “THE CHXWHIAN”_______________ CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN. THURSOAY, FEBRUARY 1. 19-i5 BUY A CHARHIAN ISSUE 7 Comedy Sets Style Keynote Amusing l ace Presents New Ta’ent Finds In (’lass Of 45 Surprintiik everyone with the wit and talent displayed, the seniors presented u novel assembly Thursday morning. January 25. Betty Sumerix. as chairman, announced the acts, and Junior King led the flag salute. The opening number was n novelty arrangement of the song '‘There’ll is? a Hot Time in the Town of Berlin sung by Calvin Csatlos and Robert Hart. A rule-Iaxed basket-ball game was demonstrated by a group of girls during which Emerson Grindall act- ed as water boy and Ray Mohre. George McDonald, and Roger Gay “posed” us cheerleaders. Music was furnished by a band consisting of Wayne Webb with Edith Ricker twirling. To contribute a little on the more serious side. Carla Farrier and Mar Jorie LeVan played two sixoohotie duets entitled Whispering Hope and Star of Hope”. A humorous dramatisation of the Three Bears presented new angles to an old. old story. Clara Mae Morey did the narration while Robert Hart. Calvin Csatlos. Dan Fuller, and Jim Thornton performed. Eleanor Sloan presented an amus- ing monologue entitled “My First Automobile Ride. Following this the Overall Boys who were really girls sang Boogily Woogily Piggy and Don’t Fence Me In. •Tm Making Believe and “There Goes That Song Again were present- ed by Norma Marshall. A style show in which boys mas- queraded as girls ended the assembly. Announcer for this part of the pro- gram was Dan Fuller. Calendar February 2—Mason (Here). tLet's bent them!) February 7 County Teachers' Institute. Vacation, kids!!) February 8- Charhian sales assembly. February 8-16—Charhian sales campaign. (Come on let’s buy.) February 9 Eaton Rapids (There). ( Yea. team, yea! !) February 15 -Orange Black. (More news? ? February 16—Howell (Here). (Be seein’ ya.) Footlighteers Christened Members of the newly organized dramatics club have selected The Footlighteers as the name for their organization. In a meeting held Thursday. Janu- ary 25. possible productions were dis- cussed Also the type of work each no-mlHT was Interested in. suci� as act- ing. costuming, make-up. etc., was re- ported. F. F. A. Proves Judging Ability Back row—Mr. Schroeder. D. Adama, H. Langmaack. E. Furu. R. Ursn. V. Scutt, L. Kerekss. R. Weaver. J. Frey, V. Royston. O. Furu. Second row—E. Bobcik, V. Archer, J. Louckt. R. Archer, H. Buckholz. J. Sattazahn, J. Tirrell. L. Baum. Third row—D. Loveland. M. Horn. D. Hice, E. Royston, H. Cherry. K. Gtdner. C. Weaver, R. Ash, M. Ells. B. Jane. , „ , Seated—S. Ha gh. Herbert Cherry. C. Tharp, E. Kelly, O. Carn. F. Lewis, L. Bergman, C. Wright. H. Smuts. _____________________ Hvsvri o1 Hoi ? Contrary to the general thought, i'. I isn’t always exceedingly hot on the desert—at least not on winter nights. | That, from Staff Sergeant El wood ! Satterlce who spent some time on thei African desert, may load some of us I to change our minds in regard to weather conditions in that part of the world. As proof of this statement. 1 he said he and his friends poo'.e.i their blanket ar.d slept together to keep warm. Sgt. Satttrleo. an alumnus of this, school since 1939. was Inducted three years ago and Is now a member of the Ninth Army Air Force. He has served in India. Egypt. France, and England. fr m which he has Just re- turned on the rotation program to spend a twenty-three day furlough with his family and friends. In an informal talk to Mrs. Marena Kipllnger's second hour world history class. El wood covered many things of Interest to all about his travels To supplement his talk he showed the class pictures illustrating native life and places of interest in the different countries. A very interesting part of the Sergeant's talk covered Ills two visits to the Holy Land. Among the pic- tures were some of Jerusalem and of the great Y. M. C. A. In that city whirl� was fcuilt with funds contribu- ted by the United States. He told of India where beauty, riches, poverty, and starvation are found within a very small space, and where women offer to sell their Imhies to you for a few rupees (about thirty-two cents in American money). Dealing with the lighter and more modern side of things, however, were pictures of St. Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey in England and Rheims Cathedral in France. with which we have all made at� acquaint- ance by Imok anyway. Sign up for a Charhian Adult Conferences Well Underway Group Discusses Peace and International Relations The Charlotte Board of Education is sponsoring a series of four adult conferences to Is held in the high school. Any person in the surround- ing community Is invited to attend these discussions which begin at 7:80 p. in. The first of the series of classes was held last Wednesday night. January 23. Dr. Orion Ulrey and Donald Phil- lips. of the extention department of Michigan State College have assisted the school personnel In the planning of these conferences. This first class dealt with Post War Jobs”. On January 30. the conference in- cluded discussions of ihc? following o ics: 1. What should Ik our relationship with the British Commonwealth of (Continued on |mg«- four� Cooper and Ball Direct ’45 Charhian Campaign Beginning with an assembly Feb- ruary S. the Charhian sales campaign, under the direction of Dick Cooper and Marian Ball, will be underway. The campaign will be In progress from February 8 to 16. Only 410 copies will be available and these can be purchased from any of the fourteen staff members by making a deposit to be announced. Barbara Bradley, program chair- man says. The sales assembly will be a skit entitled Meeting the Dead- line”. This promises to start the 'ampaign with a bang. Library Credit Change The amount of credit given to the girls who work in the library bus been changed from one quarter to one half. This is true provided these girls come for one period of Instruc- tion each week. These classes will be held each Wednesday morning and noon. Cherry Wins Top Place In F. F. A. Contest 39 C. H. S. Boys Attend; Horn and Jane Rank Third and Fourth That Howard Cherry, an outstand- ing senior boy. won first place in an F.F.A. agricultural judging contest held last fall, has now been made pub- lic. Second and third highest from this school were Milton Horn, a junior, und Bertram Jane, a senior, who received the third and fourth prizes in the con- test respectively. A total of eight hundred points was needed to make a perfect score and the ten highest are as follows: Howard Cherry. Charlotte. 758: J. Parker. Grand I«edge. 751: Milton Horn. Char- lotte. 746; Bert Jane. Charlotte. 739: Dick Uren. Charlotte. 704: Roy Wea- ver. Charlotte. 699; N. Psdgham. Grand Ledge, 698; Hans langmaack. Charlotte. 695; M. Ream. Grand I edge. 6S6; and G. Hewson. Grand Ledge. 681. Team scores are as follows: ! Charlotte ...-.................. 2243 Grand Ledge ..................... 2065 ; Eaton Rupids ................... 1955 ‘Olivet .......................... 193S : Pottervllle..................... 1727 I Springport .................... 1667 Bellevue ........................ 1445 The ratings of the Charlotte l� oys who attended, starting with the high- est. are the following: Howard Cher- ry. Milton Horn. Bertram Jane. Dick Uren. Roy Weaver. Hans Langmaack. Ed. Bobcik. Jack Frey. Don Hice. Ver- : non Royston. Vernal Scutt. Lewis Ker- I ekes. Douglas Carn. Charles Wright. i David Adams. Harold Smuts. Herbert Cherry. Elwood Kelly. Dale Loveland. Bruce Greenshlclds. John 8attaznhn. I Carroll Tharp. Eric Furu. Keith Gld- i ner. Roger Ash. Ion Tharp, LaVern Baum. Harold Buckholz. John Welsh. John Loucks. Virgil Archer. Harold j Allen. Stanley Hnigh. Maynard Ells. Krnam Royston. Ix uis Howe. John Beverly. Jack Tirrell. and Ray Archer. Students Donate to War Souvenir Display In the library are two displays on War Fronts . One is of Germany and France and Is lu-aded Is he on the Western Front?’’, and the other Includes many pictures of China and entitled Is he in China? The students are invited to bring snapshots, trophies, souvenirs and letters sent then� by their friends and relatives in the service to add to these tables and bulletin hoards. Mrs. ! Inuch says. It would be most c hal- lenging to keep this an everlasting i display which would help us at home to know more about our local men and women who are in the armed services. Also in the library, at the present time, are some very interesting and colorful paintings, representative of I he Renaissance art period, which is being studied by the world history classes. Among the ! est known to the students are the laist Judgment and the “Sistfne Madonna by Mich- elangelo and Raphael respectively. Page 2 ORANGE A BLACK (Mcmbcrr y? )tst 192O s i S0O V5 ' ORANGE BLACK Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 625 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Publisher ............................. Roger Gay Managing Editor ...................... Reta Payne Spoils Editor ........................Harry Ackley Alumni Editor......—..............Barbara Bradley Exchange Editor..............................Betty Rulison Editor-in-chief .....................C. M. Morey Business Manager....................Lena Mae Haigh Circulation Manager................Iaju Ella Frey Treasurer .......................... Betty Rulison Adertising Manager ..........................Joyce Sutherland Assistant Advertising Mgr.........Rosemary Lynd Faculty Adviser ...................Winifred Wells Reporters Dick Beeehler. Mary Lou Caughey. Ger- aldine Harmon. Norma Marshall. Beverly Mar- tin. Beverly Paton. Sally Sterrett. Norma Tanner. Jimmie Thornton. I ois Willard, and Dorene Wright. Buckle Down 1 agree with you. everyone is broke again. New books had to be purchased, more pencils, note- books. and paper.—all just to start a new semester of hard work and study. Classrooms were in a muddle for a few days; stu- dents transferring from pluce to place caused great disturbances. Teachers even Ixtramc cross. But. at last, we are settled down to normal once more. Again, there is a rustling quietness in the building. For many of us this is the last year in good old C. H. S. Some of us are going to serve Uncle Sam. and many are being graduated. If this is your last semester, why not make the best of It? Take all of those short subjects that will help you in the future. After all. remember for most of you seniors, this is the last stab at edu- cation for probably not more than five or ten from the graduating class will attend college or continue with their studies. Don't just think. ‘‘What do I care? I don’t care whether I get through school or not. Of course you care! You are kidding only yourself when you say that. Are you always going to think “I don't care? Don't you have any goal set for yourself to accom- plish? Think!!! This is school; this is the first job that you must accomplish to make a success in life. School is not just studies. You make friends there, learn to get along with people, and under- stand them beter. Remember. too. the fun you can have. Join clubs; attend the games; go to the dances; and get some fun out of living. Make the most of life and its many opportunities. So. come on now. get down and pull. Make this semester of school life mean something. Accom- plish your first real goal in life, and enjoy doing it You know as well as anyone that you will never be sorry for making something of yourself. More Faculty Facts Did you know that Mr. Schroeder's secret am- bition is to be a farmer??? It's a fact. When asked about his hobby he replied. Magic. Quiet down heads his list of favorite sayings and he re- ports. I can pretty well anticipate what boys are about to do before they do it. as I was no “angel myself. • Miss Wells replied that gardening is now her hobby since gas rationing makes traveling impos- s-ible. Her favorite saying is Quiet, please. A yearning to play the bass viol seems to be her very j secret ambition. When asked about embarassing : moments, she replied that her worst was in study I hall when she requested that All stalking be top ped. Mr. Russell Anderson's towering llgure is a pretty familiar sight in the corridors now. and i his O.K., gang” is pretty well known to any of his students. Did you know his hobby is collecting Paul Bunyan stories? He also does quite a bit of handicraft, and revealed a secret desire to spend the rest of his days just hunting and Ashing where there are lots of Ash. Lets Hit That Goal! Jingle, jingle, jingle! No. It is not spurs that are jingling; it is our money for war stamps and l onds. What is the sudden reason for our helping the war effort more? The reason is that the stud- ents of Charlote high school desire to set u goal for their purchases and then with the total sales buy a vital piece of war equipment. This article will :ear the name and address of our school and per- haps will provide safety for our fathers and brothers. The first jeep that landed on Kwajalein Atoll bore the name of a Pennsylvania school. The first glider to reach enemy held territory on D-Day was financed by pupils of Greenville. Michigan; and we can make some of the weapons that strike the final blow on Germany and Japan l ear our name. Our neighbor high school In East I ansing set a goal for one jeep and ended up buying seven. After interviewing several students, it was found that all are In favor of a goal. Don Moore stated that It was such a swell plan but each student would have to put forth a certain effort each week. Beverly Lipscy. Marian Cheney, and Norma Snyder all remarked that it would encourage and promote more sales if students w-orked for something. Sue Stucky had an inspiration when she said it would be very exciting to follow a jeep called C. H. S. through France or some other war-occupied terri- tory. Even something larger than a Jeep was sug- gested by Joe Ondra. who thinks that an airplane should be our goal. Still another Idea was given by Joan Parker. She is all for the Idea because It Is something that has never been done before and might possibly even be taken up by individual organizations. With students thinking of it as such an excellent plan, and as it will be the students choice, surely the young citizens of this school will back it up and push! The goal does not have to In high, but it should be a little higher than our previous sales, so the goal will be challenging but not impossible to attain. Jeeps are at a price of $1.165. Liaison plane. $3.000; life boat $630; hospital sterilizer $1.500. Any war material is available to buy from $.10 to $41.000. Phillip Bursley and Virginia Wilson both agreed with Vern Grosso that much emphusis should be placed on this, because this equipment not only will win the war for us. but will ulso win our fut ure. Now let’s select our goal and go to it! For Whom The Bell Tells Will someone please tell Bob Wolcott how much a four of spades counts? Jin� Thornton seems to In trying to take over where Joe Pray left off. How s business. Goldie locks? Personal nomination for some handsome wolf- bait—Keith Frey. Could this be love? Gordon Sparks and Phyllis Goodrich. Flash and more flash! Dick Beechler's red shirt. Now that the first semester exams are over, watch the seniors stop studying. Orange and Black's pin-up girl. Roger (Sweetie� Gay takes the cake when It comes to mid riffs. It seems that Saturday night is a good night to have parties. How are the after effects, kids??? Mrs. Iauch. ex-librarian, now janitor, was seen sweeping the hall with the big broom and incident- ally putting the dirt in the Janitors closet. Is that the way you sweep. Mrs. Iauch??? Guess what, kids?? Melody Hussey's sporting a rock (third finger left hand� He's out of town. Didn't the husky senior boys make sweet girls? ; James B. Church RICHELIEU FOOD STORE Rhone 200 Charlotte. Mich. Buy Your Bonds Here First National Bank that were made during the recent examinations Reta Payne, editor in chief, and Harold Cheney, asristant editor, make up the fourteen members of .he staff.” said a senior in the Journalism exam. Fifty years of publishing brings the annual. It ought to be good. “A bread and butter letter was described as one asking a few friends in; as a business letter sent in connection with some deal; as a letter trying to cover up a scrap you had the other day; as a a letter in sympathy and as a letter asking for a job. R. S. V. P. means, deliver straight to them. and right soon. The past perfect tense is used “If something will happen in the past. A prepost tonal phrase is a feallng with a prepos- tion in it.” An Infinitive Is “an ing” form of the verb with 2 plus a verb. Tense means, a group of words like pears, peaches, apples, etc. Principal parts of the verb to go’ are go. going, gone. The first outstanding biography written by an American was an autopsy. Classified Ads WANTED- A good looking girl to hold my temp- er during physics class. Don't know if I can stand another four months of this. E. Grindall. FOR RENT: Bow ties—flashy—latest styles. Sec Everett Zlmmerlee's younger brother. EXHIBITED: On demand—plus 10 cents—good love letters from Bob Orr to Bev. Martin. See Ted Martin at home. WANTED: Good house to rent for more Satur- day night parties—“Omie Hart. FOR SALE: War stamps—by Girl Reserves. WANTED: Someone to loan me her clothes I'm all out Joan Easley. WANTED Manpower—girls of C. H. S. WANTED: Good looking girls—boys of C. H. S. WANTED- A boy friend— Mary Gay (good wages. Alumni News Bob Davis. '42. was married while home on fur- lough to Margaret Laverty of Pottervllle. Jack Thorton. '43. and Mary King. '44. were married during Jack’s leave. In a letter to Miss Wells. Miss Lucille Stocking. '43. says I am now working at the Carnegie En- dowment at Columbia University. Here I am working with professors from all over the world. Kenny Wooddell. '43. is in the Army Air Corps, stationed at Keisler Field. Mrs. Bud Beeehler. '41. and baby are doing nicely. It Doesn't Pay to wait until the “List minute.” Check your car for the winter months ahead with TEXACO PRODUCTS Community Oil Co. ORANGE BLACK Page 3 Orioles Top Grand Ledge Kay Mohre and Don Teman High Point Men In perhaps one of the fastest games of the season. Charlotte scored another victory making an advancing step to- ward the conference championship. Playing on the Grand Ledge floor. Jan. 19. Charlotte fought a fast nip and tuck game against Grand I edge Ray Mohre and Don Moore did their usual good work for the home team with Rex Carrow and Dick Carter doing their share for the Ledgers. After the toss up. the game was off to a fast start with Ray making five of the nine points in the first quarter. Grand l cdge rested between quarters with a score of eight, close behind their opponents. A fast and furious battle ensued when both teams boosted their score nine points. Don Moore and Dick Beechler did good work by each making four (toints in this quart- er. Rex Carrow also made four of the Ledger's points for the second quarter. The two teams left the floor for a well needed rest at the half ime. leaving be- hind them a close score of Charlotte eighteen and Grand (.edge seventeen. Returning after the half. Charlotte earned a small lee-way. but Grand Ledge soon caught up. with scores made by Teman. Several fouls were called on both teams. The end of the quarter showed Charlotte still on top 27-23. The fourth quarter proved to be the most anxious period because of the closeness of the score as the clock ticked on to the final minute. Again each team made scores by adding eleven points to its previous record. Three minutes before the final whistle, the score was a tie 32-32. The two Mohre brothers and Don Moore gave out with an additional 6 points, mak- ing the Charlotte score 38 with Grand («edge 32. Ray Mohre proved to be high point man for Charlotte with fourteen. Teman boosted the Grand Ledge score by ten points. The lineup for the JOHNSON’S H-C SINCLAIR SERVICE Corner of Main and Henry Watch Our Windows For New Novelties and Gifts W. E WRIGHT Jewelry Gifts PHYSICAL riTNESS rLEXEONS Does anyone know what Maurice Tharp has been trying to sell to the fourth hour torture class? Some of the lmys are wondering where Jack Martin gets the clothes he wears In physical fitness? What about it. Jack? How do the physical fitness boys get banged up in basketball? Ask Coach Gohel. Did anyone know that Richard Trumley got an awful scare when the Powers models walked into the gym? Has anyone thought about starting an insurance company for phyical fit- ness boys? evening's game was as follows: Charlotte Grand I edge Pray. J. F Carter Mohre. B. F Teman Moore, D C Hauter Mohre. R. G Carrow Beechler, D. G Harley The second team maintained Its winning way Friday when it defeated the Grand Ledge seconds 34-24. Everett Ziimnerlee was high scorer for the evening for Charlotte with ten points. The half time score found the Orange and Black with a ten point lead 20-10 that was never broken. The starting lineup was as follows: Charlotte Mason F Grand Ledge Toms Zimmeriee F Martin Foster C Marsli Wolcott G Armstrong Shaver G Holbrook Jtevcnson Jti dic FOR Better Photographs Collins Drug Store The Home of Quick 8ervice and Siatico CHARLOTTE HOME DAIRY irk irk-kirk it irk Irk-irk it irk Irk THOSE TASTY Frozen Malteds CHARLOTTE CAFE “THE HOME OF GOOD FOOD’’ We Serve from a Sandwich to a Banquet L. L. Johnson Lumber Co. 563 N. Main St. Phone 379 ('harlotte, Michigan Charlotte Tops Everett In Last Period, 40-23 The Charlotte Orioles entertained the Everett quintet here Friday night. The game started out In a fast race from one end of the floor to the other. Both teams held their opponents to a very small score until the beginning of the third quarter when Charlotte began to take the lead by a small mar- gin. When the fourth period started. 1 the Orioles started a scoring rampage. The high point man for Charlotte was Joe Pray with 14 and B. Mohre second with 8. The Everett boosters were okovoy with 10 and Bullion with 6. The game ended in a score of 40-25 in favor of Orioles. The starting lineups .vere as follows: Charlotte Everett D. Moore C. Bullion J. Pray LF. Curtis B. Mohre R F. Bardie D. Beechler LG. Bokovoy R. Mohre R. G. Hoke The substitutes were: Holmes. Gay. McDonald and Gresso; and Sprague. Christenson and Hogsgrove. Team Play� Eaton Rapids There Feb. 9 In a return engagement the Char- lotte Orioles will be the guests of the Eaton Rapids Islanders, Friday, i February 9. The Orioles won their first contest from them 46-26. after overcoming a half time lead of 19-18 in Eaton Rapids’ favor. Eaton Rapids has lost four conference games out of five. Charlotte has won seven confer ence games to lead the circuit. The probable starting lineup will be as follows: Charlotte Eaton Rapids Don Moore C Jones Bob Mohre L F Donnelly Joe Pray RF Kraft Dick Beechler RG Harvey Ray Mohre LG Oalgon PRAY COMPANY • FURNITURE and UNDERTAKING PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICE RCSCACRE HCWfRi Phone 266 DELICIOUS HOT FUDGE Main Sweet Shop HOT CHOCOLATE BEST WISHES Young’s Jewelry Shop “GIFTS THAT LAST” Phone 637 Expert Repairing CARS Need Special Care For Winter Driving Get that care at BRACY’S GULF SERVICE Phone 9164 New Spring Dresses For The Junior Miss Price $6.84 u, $15.84 VAUGHN RAGSDALE Chas. P. Mulholland, Mgr. OFFICIAL BOY SCOUT SHOES The ideal Shoe for boys anywhere whether they are Scouts or not. There are miles and miles of wear to every pair. Fred Murray Co. IOIIEII 1 1 Planned by Skilled t mffsmen PKIOTKK ☆ l bitvi ii-IM I oi To. CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN Page 4 ORANGE BLACK 7tft Grade Wins in Overtime; ’Ledge Tops 8th Graders TfiVT' junior high team� Journeyed to Grand Ledge. Thursday. January 25. Th seventh graders hud an excit- ing tilt with Grand Ledge ahead dur- ing the whole game until about six- teen seconds before the end when Jer- ry Clark came through with a basket, tying the score 27-27. The overtime ended in Charlotte’s making three points which put them in the lead 30- 27. The high point men for Charlotte were: Jerry Clark with twenty points and Pon Towsley with five. The starting line-up was as follows: C.. Pob Babcock; L. F.. Jerry Clark: R. F.. Harrell Hicks; L. G.. I)an Brown: R. G.. Dick McKay: subs. Don Towsley and Bill McKeag. The eighth graders, not being so for- tunate. lost their game by a score of 28-18. The high point men were Mathews with eight points and Ruli- son with four. The starting line-up was as follows: C.. C. Rulison: L. F.. C. Mathews: R F.. J Briggs: L. G.. B. Brow-n; R. G.. N. Zimmerlee: subs were B. Clark. J. Sherman. B. Thomp- son. K. Roiter. Tonight’s clash is with Baton Rap- ids at 4:15 in the girls’ gym. What is Your Opinion? Are you In favor of one year of com- pulsory military training after high school graduation? Yes...... No..... At the age of 17? Yes... No— At the age of 18? Yes.. No.... What are your reasons? Bedroom Suites Breakfast Sets LIVING ROOM SUITES UNFINISHED DRESSING TABLES BABY CABS. LAMPS, etc Trading Post We also Buy and Sell USED FURNITURE WASHING LUBRICATION BATTERY CHARGING Baum’s Standard Service Lawrence Ave. and Oliver St. Phone 9177 Orioles Have First Upset Handed by Napoleon 46-49 Grindall's Second Team Trounces Opponents by Good Score Coach Goble's quintet journeyed to Napoleon and lost their first game 46- 49 thus ending a winning streak of eight straight contests. This, not be- ing a conference game, still leaves the Orioles on top with six wins and no losses in the circuit. Howell is close behind with five wins and one defeat. Final statistics show that the Orioles made four free throws out of sixteen tries. Napoleon was behind at the half 18-21. hut at the end of the third quart- er they took the lead and kept It. Dean was high point man with nine baskets and three free throws to his credit. Joe Pray was next with seven baskets. Charlotte FG FT TP B. Mohre. F 4 2 10 Pray. F 7 14 Moore. C 5 10 K. Mohre. G 3 6 Peechlcr. G 2 6 21 4 46 Napoleon FG FT TP Dean. F 9 3 21 Griffin. F 5 2 12 Herxberg. C 3 1 7 V. I.ay her. G 3 1 4 A .Layber, G 1 2 21 49 The second team had better results, for It returned victorious with a 47- 26 score. Pvt. Nyle Treloar. '44. is now sta- tioned at Hondo Field. Texas. ICE SKATES SHARPENED YATES HARDWARE Orioles to Play Mason, Tomorrow Beginning at 7:00 o'clock Friday. Febuary 2. the Charlotte basketeers will play the Mason five on the Oriole’s home court. The Marooners have played six games, losing all of them, while the Orioles have played eight games losing one. When asked about the Maroons. Coach Gobel replied. They have a young team that is improving by ex- perience.” The starting lineup will he as fol- lows: Charlotte Mason B. Mohre RF Seeley J. Pray LF Hamlin I). Moore C Wheeler R. Mohre RG (lenient I). Beechler LG Pierce Other players will be chosen from the following: Roger Gay. Wayne Holmes. Richard Derby. Vernon Gres- so. and George MacDonald. Substitutes for Mason will l e Green. Murray. Mudgett, Boyne and Bair. EATON COUNTY SAVINGS BANK COMPLIMENTS OF EATON FLEETWING CHENEY FUNERAL HOME A. C. Cheney • Gordon C. Cheney Phone 331 ADULT CONFERENCES (Contlnut-d from l'sixc One) Nations? With Soviet Russia? With Latin America? 2. Significance . of the Dumbarton Oaks conference. 3. What type of economic and po- litical relationship should the U.S.A. participate in? Industrial and Community R«la tions will he discussed February 6 Mr. Donald Phillips will lead the dis cussion with the assistance of I)r. Troy Sterns of M.S.C. Led l� y Dr. Ulrey and another gu«nt from Michigan State College. Com- munity Planning will be the subject for the Februury thirteenth meeting Any student wishing to attend these meetings is cordially invited to do so. Your Favorite Spot to get the latest in School Sport Oxfords Shepard's Sh oes Wright Radio Shop Popular Sheet Music and Music Supplies Store Hours 4:00 to 6:00 P. M. Week Days Except Thursday 2:00 to 9:00 P. M.. Saturday 120‘ a South Main - Phone 288 Thick Malteds Cheeseburger STUDENTS! ! GREEN LIGHT RESTAURANT FOR GOOD HOT LUNCHES________________BEN H. FELSKA. Prop. Clever Implement Coal Company ALLIS-CHALMERS FARM IMPLEMENTS COAJl an COKE PHONE 155-W Shelden Lumber Co. LUMBER. BUILDER’S SUPPLIES PAINTS - FUEL LIBERTY of Sweets PETER COLIZZI. Prop. HOME MADE CANDIES ANNIS BUTTERSCOTCH HOKE HOUND PEANUT anti RAISIN CLUSTERS Made with Bittersweet and milk chocolate HOME MADE HOT FUDGE IS ALSO SOLI) HERE LUMBER, COAL PHONE No. 9 Sandwiches SUNDAES - MALTEDS Meet Your Friends At MURL and IRENE’S 503 E. HENRY BEAT HOWELL! VOLUME 19 CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 15, 1945 BUY A CHARHIAN ISSUE 8 Charhian Sale Nears Close Assembly Sparks Campaign; Deadline Tomorrow; Copies Limited An assembly hy the Charhian Stuff started the sales campaign off with a hang. The sale� began Keb. 9 and will close tomorrow. Barbara Bradley acted as chairman for the program held Thursday. February 8. The flag salute was led by George McDonald, rearing his Marine uniform. New talent was found when Doris Burgess, a ninth grader, sang two hit songs entitled Goodnight Soldier and Always . Tommy Treloar. who has previously been seen in the Junior play, presented a clever pantomine about Saturday Night at the Show. Johnny Steward, playing a saxophone solo Wagon Wheels. was next on the program. Then mysticism filled the auditor- ium. Out came Mystic Marvello and his assistant both clad in flowing draperies. The assistant was quite elegantly dressed in a black choir robe with a lonely orange tie around his. shall we say. hips, a black derby hat upon his head, and finish- ed with a black mustache and goatee. This person turned out (Continued on page four) Committee Appointed For May Honor Banquet Council Discusses Recreation Hall, Inaugurates Receptionist Plan Betty Sumerlx. Delores Michel. Joe Fray, and Gaylord Yund have been appointed us u committee to obtain information about the cost. food, dec- orations. and sponsors for an honor Imnquct to be held in May. After the banquet, the recreation committee will sponsor a dance which will be open to the public and to which honor students will be admitted free of charge. Various decorations themes have been discussed, among these being Big Broadcast of 1915 and Spring time. It has been decided by the council that the expense of upkeep for a rec- reation hall, approximately $5,000 per year, would be rather high for the amount of time such a place would be open each week. Bather than dis continue the Friday night dances in favor of such a hall, a more successful undertaking would seem to 1h the addition of games of various kinds In room 154 for anyone interested. A slight discrepancy has been found In payment of mixed pop bills. Unless the exact bill from each class is presented, the total will be equally divided between the four groups F F. A., sophomore class, senior class, and Job’s Daughters. Most of the ideas in the suggestion t ox had already been taken care of at the time they were opened. Because of popular request, a Sadie Hawk- Ins dance will be sponsored some time in the near future. The Horlson Club Is at work on the Idea now. Homemade candy is to Ik on sale In the old gym on Tuesday noons The petition was presented by the Girl Scouts group 5. Really. Cupid has been having quite a time this year with every one scattered from one end of this earth to the other. But. nevertheless this baby sharp-shooter has always been known to aim quite accurately. What with all these shortages and priorities, his bow and arrow' may not l e what they used to be. but maybe with a little help he would be able to do his same good work. Somebody hack In the dark ages invented something to help him in valentines. These little scraps of paper in the shape of hearts with sweet nothings written ail over them proved really to do the trick, too; they even advanced as far as to name a day which we could spend writing endearing notes to our loved ones. All kidding aside though, perhaps this year we should strive to send more valentines and letters even if it isn’t anywhere near Valentine’s Day. A valentine doesn't necessarily have to be sent on February 14. When mall call is the most important part of a person's day. it seems that we could help our own personui cupld out a lot by sending more of those “year around valentines . Because it is already past Saint Valentine’s Day. we can start today. Forever remember this always works: MY HEART PANTS 4 U. Ask the one who knows. Old Gym Scene of Frolic Sponsored hy the library cluh. a Valentine dance was held Friday, Feb. 9. in the old gym Music was sup piled by Rudy Vogeltrenter’s orches tra and a vocalist from Marshall. Re- freshments were pop and sandwiches. Maxine Dobbratz acted as general , chairman and the committee chair- men under her were as follows: I.ucllle Wilmore, advertising; Ger- i liude Heinze. sandwiches; Mary Mead, tickets: Louise Lynd. selling pop and sandwiches; Shirley Pitteng- er. decorations. Decorations consisted of hearts bunging from the lights and adorning the walls. Jack Hess Wins Honorable Mention Jack Hess, first semester journalism student, was one out of many high school students to receive honorable mention in the national Quill Sc Scroll editorial contest. He wrote on the subject of Christmas. The entire journalism class was given a chance to participate in this contest, and was given one hour in which to compose an editorial from a choice of five topics. Michigan. Ohio. Illinois, and In- diana were Included in the East Cen- tral division, one of the seven different sections of the United States as divid- ed in the contest. J. Sutherland and M. Freed Attend G. R. Conference Chosen as representatives of Char- lotte, Joyce Sutherland and Marjorie Freed attended the Regional Girl Re- serve Conference held tt Muskegon February 2 and 3. Registration was at 4:30 Friday afternoon at the Muskegon Y. W. C. A. from which everyone was escorted to the Methodist church dining-hall where a bountiful dinner was served. The program consisted of group sing- ing and a solo by a Negro girl from Grand Rapids. Following this everyone was given the opportunity of going ice-skating. Each girl was escorted by her hostess to the home where she was to spend the night. The meetings reconvened Saturday morning at nine o’clock with a wor- ship service. Mrs. Robert Clay tor. of Grand Rapids, was the first speaker of the day and she discussed the triangle of the Girl Reserve emblem. Mrs. Clay tor said. The triangle stands for three things, decency, integrity, and honesty. The afternoon session was based on a speech of Mrs. W. A. Vawter. who discussed the circle of the emblem. This circle stands for the world, and Mrs. Vawter said. The world is what it is because of mistakes. One world, is it yours.” was the general topic. Talent Scouts Search Here For Program Committee Attempts to Un- earth Hidden Abilities Among Amateurs Can you dance? Sing? Panto- mine? Anything in the way of enter- tainment? If you can. you'd better dash to your Talent Hunt represent- ative and file your application. Have you been secretly hiding an ambition to appear on the stage? Do you and your friends tell each other confidentially that you could put on a skit that would keep the audience rolling in the aisles? If so. here's your chance. Each and everyone is invited to try his or her hand at amateur appearances. The assembly committee, with the aid of a representative from each class, is searching wildly for talent suitable to present in the Talent Hunt , which will he given February 22. If you can answer yes’ to any of these questions. YOU ARE WANT- ED!!! Each act must last no longer then three minutes and have no more than four participants. The class having the most entries will receive free tickets to a dance sponsored by the assembly committee and class representatives. Besides these tickets, a first and second prize will be awarded to the best acts. Following is a list of represent- atives: seniors. Cahin Csatlos; juniors. Tom Martin; sophomores. Jacquelyn Yund; freshmen. Joanne Willard; eighth grade. Dan Brown; and seventh gr’d?. Rebecca Hulburt. All entries must l e in February 20. J so come on. give out! We know there’s a lot of talent lurking around in the dark corners. Why not bring it into the light and let the rest see iit? A few suggestions are vocal solos, instrumental numbers, readings, pan- tomines. dance numbers, etc. And. of course, there are always the humorous, original skits. See you on the stage!! Valentine Party Staged The eighth graders again sponsored a party last Tuesday night. January 30. this one l eing a valentine party. Starting at seven and ending at nine o'clock, the youngsters skated or. the pond back of the high school for an hour. Following the skating they went Into the old gym to dance and eat. Refreshments were hot dogs and cokes, and music was furnished by the new records the eighth grade lx.ught for the Jukeliox. Public Program Planned Plans for an American Legion pro- gram. February 22, are now in pr gross. Everyone is invited to attend. The program. Iieginning at eight o'clock in the high school auditorium, will include differant songs, selec- tions played hy the American Legion Band, and a Chaplain from Fort Cus- ter as the speaker. Page 2 ORANGE A. BLACK (Member] 'iSSOG Est 1921) ORANGE BLACK Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 625 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Publisher .... .......................Roger Gay Managing Editor.......................Reta Payne Sports Editor...............................Harry Ackley Alumni Editor.............................Barbara Bradley Exchange Editor.............................Betty Rullson Editor-In-Chief.....................C. M. Morey Business Manager...................Lena Mae Haigh Circulation Manager................Lou Ella Frey Treasurer .........................Betty Rulison Advertising Manager.........................Joyce Sutherland Assistant Advertising Mgr................Rosemary Lynd Faculty Adviser..........................Winifred Wells Reporters.....Dick Beechler. Mary Lou Caughey. Geraldine Harmon. Norma Marshall. Beverly Martin. Beverly Paton. Sally Sterrett, Norma Tanner. Jimmie Thornton. Lois Willard, and Dorene Wright. Roses to You. Cheerleaders Cheerleaders are like something we get used to. like a pencil sharpener on the wall, and also something that we really don’t express our ap- preciation of until they are gone. This group of energetic cheerleaders has tirelessly worked out new routines for old yells plus arranging new yells. They have promoted good spirit among our opponents by having their representatives join them in giving co-operative yells at the games. These pep-l oosters have really worked hard to give our teams the necessary morale they need. Every Thursday night after school. If you happen to be one of those eighth hour fans, you can hear them practicing and yelling their cheers, trying to improve them. This imaginative group has even presented plays and quiz programs in their never- ending work of proving to the team members that the school is supporting them. Nor should it be forgotten that their coach. Mrs. Thelma Taylor, has spent considerable time promoting ‘‘new operations. This is just to tell you. cheerleaders, that from our side of the fence you are doing really good work and we admire you for it. Perhaps if we don’t at times as a student body show our apprec- iation. never fear, we really are grateful. Thanks. Top Row: E. Furu. j. Willard. D. Furu. Bottom Row: L. Potter. R. French. C. Fields. Exchange Jokes Pome: Tinkle. Tinkle, little car I wonder how you get so far You’re out of gas— You're out of oil— Gee. you're a rattle trap. —The Zodiac. “Teacher, which is correct. Bill or William? asked little Johnny. Why. William, of course. Well, it sounds funny if you say a bird flew off with a worm In his William. —The Trojun Trumpet. Photographer: “Do you want a large picture or a small one?” Senior: “A small one. Photographer: Then close your mouth. Teacher: Jim. why are you late?” Jim: The bell rang before I got here. —The Central Luminary. “I guess I’ve lost another pupil said the pro- fessor as his glass eye rolled down the kitchen sink. We Can Dream Anyway Picture of comfort—tucked in bed all warm and snug—ready for a good night’s rest, but first to study up on one more problem. School Loyalty. Say this little book has something— The student that wants his school to be the first in the state will conduct himself somewhat as follows: “(1) He a ill prepare his lessons faithfully each day. (Not such a had idea at that.I (2) He will be polite and courteous at all times. (3) He will not mar or de- face the school furniture. (4) He will be quiet and orderly in the corridors.” Unbelievable things happened you'd never guess. One could actually walk to his locker without being knocked against the wall, socked in the Jaw. slap- ped In the fare with a hurried student's coat sleeve or just plain trampled. My neighbor's locker cub- bish after a house cleuning. was chucked in the waste basket instead of being strewn on the floor in front of mine. That certain little boy omitted his usual short-cut of sliding down the bannister, not caring if he tripped someone and scattered his hooks and papers over a couple of flights of stairs. Not a single person tried playing his favorite game of tag up and down the corridors so the teachers didn’t have to carry on their old Job of policing. Ummmmmm—what a dream—It must have been a dream—couldn’t have really happened, but would- n't it be swell if that could be a typical day. instead of the hectic time experienced by everyone now? Surelv if each of us would try a little harder, our school life would be much happier. Mr. Anderson: What kept you out of clast yes- terday. acute Indigestion? Phyllis H.: No. a cute engineer.” Posterity is something to excite or arouse ex- citement. Paradox is a snow drift covered with ice. Morass means a temple. A precis is used when there are a few words thrown into the sentence. During the siege of the city a niece of the duck (duke) secured a skein of yarn. . Looking as if he was half there, a very nice lady gave him something to eat. was from a paragraph about a dog. “A glottis is that little thing in the throat that wiggles. A soft palate Js when you speak in a soft voice. A hard palate is when you speak in a hard tone. Carroll Phillips. '44. Jack Clevers. '43. and Jack Bobier. '44. are together at Lowry Field.in Color- ado. Bob Spotts. '41. is home on furlough. Mike Mathews. '44. is in the Carolines, only 1.600 miles from Tokyo. 1st Lieut. Ed. Morey. ’3S. is fighting In France Lee AVendell. ’42. is fighting in Belgium. “My Beloved Is Rugged When physical fitness is mentioned a groan of dismay goes up from the female portion of Char- lotte's Hall of Learning.” school to you. simple people. What, we asked, is the cause of all this discord? Well, here is the sad tale. Back in 1941 before Coach Gobel began his plan for building supermen out of the male youths of C H. S.. things were fairly peaceful. The first seme� ter of the program was not so bad as no definite results were seen. Then in the second semester the sudness of the situation was observed. Girls on the street were covered with bruises or suffer mg from dislocated backs. Yes, Coach's program was at last at work; it completely destroyed the chivalr} of the boys. When a girl dropped an article, the boy would say. “Pick it up yourself. I'm sore from ‘Physical Torture’. Many cases have come to my attention in which a boy used his girl’s face as a punching bag during an argument. After a few well placed upper cuts and lefts cross- ing her face, she looked as if she hud had a facial with a meat cleaver and l ono saw. All the lmys like to put the ’jujutsu’ they've learned into practice, so they flip their girls. twist their arms, wrench their ne ks and dislocate their fingers. The girls are getting so they wear sixteen or seventeen lavers of clothes to prevent bodily injury. Physical fitness is fine in preparing a fellow for the army, but In civilian life it should not be used. Yeah, fellas, why be so rough! Meou)-0-0-0 What senior high boy went roller skutlng in l anslng and got smacked by a Lansing gal Someone should tell Marjorie Freed she shouldn’t let other people read her love letters. The heart- throb wouldn't approve. What would we do without Jim Thornton in journalism class? Cooper and Ball don't seem to be on the l eam any more.—right? Why don’t Ted Martin and Shirley Paton get together? What's the matter. Theodore, bashful? Just call Phyllis Weltzke “widow . P.S. Elden is in Pennsylvania. Where was Schneckenberger headed for a week ago Monday night ? ? ? Come on. Dick. give. Low and Lonely —that's Fuller since Norma has been absent for quite a few days now. Here’s to Grindy who is 1-F in the army and F(flunk)-l in school. If only It were possible for girls to listen in ou that locker room gossip . Hmmmmmmm—could they learn things. If only Ronny Monk were a little taller. Age doesn't matter now days. Sweater girls of the week. Joyce Taylor and “Jan Granslrum. Jerry Handfleld expected a reward when he took a bunch of girls to the Eaton Rapids basketball game. Did you collect. Jerry? Tom Treloar shouldn't get so infutuated with Grand Iscdge girls. He let his bracelet slip right through his fingers. SUCKER. Swish - - • meaning those luscious white sweaters the fellows are flashing in the girls’ faces. Jackie doesn't appreciate Gordy’s ring on P. G.’s finger. FIRST AID QUICK • Carrie Fields had her finger amputated in chemistry. (She scratched it on a test tube. ( Bet I got more Valentines than you did. Leave Me Alone! I beg of you all to Isolate me at all times. I am one who doesn't mind being ulone. In fact I love it! My name? Is that what you are asking for? The last name is Acid. My first and second ones are Concentrated Sulfuric. Does the name mystify you? If so. take me.-mix me up a couple of times, uud watch me blow, or burn, your head off. The only time 1 am at peace is at night-time. Then all thcae up-and-coming scientists must leave me alone. All day long I am handled, first mixed and then separated. In experiments. I am placed at the wrong time so never do much harm. But the day is coming when an amateur scientist is going to do his experiment right! Then, lo and behold the damage unto him! If a professional is handling me. it is all right; but when amateur chemists begin it’s a different story. After reading this message. I am sure you will realize that my plea Is merely to be left alone. Page S ORANGE 6. BLACK Orioles Top Islanders 43-28 The Raton Rapids Islanders enter- tained the Charlotte Orioles on their own court. The game was played In a fast scoring battle with the Islanders going ahead In the second period. The officials were Tedrlck and Jonea. both from Lansing. The high point men were R. Mohre and Ledergerber. The starting lineup was as follows: Pta Charlotte Baton Rapids Pts. 2 Holmes R F Kraft 4 S Pray L.F Donnely 7 6 Moore C. Ledergerber 8 14 R. Mohre R.G. Snow 6 2 Beechler L.G. Colagon 2 Sub . 10 B. Mohre Grey 0 2 Zimmerlee Muupin 0 2 McDonald Ward 0 0 Derby Hawkins 0 0 Gay Jones 1 0 Greaso Dance Shows Profit After a victorious game with Mason, the senior class soonsorpd the dance in the girls' gymnasium. The total profit of the dance amounted to forty-six dollars and eighty-six cents. Music was furnished by records contributed by the students and play- ed on Mr. Scliroeder's record-player. Junior Tuckey had charge of playing the records. CALENDAR February 16—Howell (Here) (Come on. team, fight.) February 23—Hastings (There.) (Let’s beat them.) March 1 -Orange and Black (More news??) March 1. 2. 3—Basketball Tour- naments. (Hi. champs!) ft BOUSKA SON WALLPAPER and PAINT FLOOR SANDING Phone 344-W 107 W. Lawrence g 'aitvv bailor Why doesn't Nell Shaver set up a sandwich stand In the fourth hour physical fitness class? Where is it the fourth hour basket- hull boys go to fourth hour Friday where the coach can't find them? What happens to the little green wall that goes around the ? ? ? in the locker room? Why is it the coach makes the basketball boys take so many foul ehots in practice? Could it be the Napoleon game? Who is the new flame that Bob Wolcott is always spouting about in physical fitness class? Whose pants are wet? Now, George, stop picking on your little brother. Look out there Pete ? ? ? Does anyone have an extra pair of pants? If so notify Pete Csatlos. Conference Standings Wins Losses Charlotte ..........1. 9 0 Howell ............. 6 2 Grand Ledge ........... 5 3 Raton Rapids .......... 2 7 Rverett ............... 2 Mason ................. 0 7 Are you quite sure this bus is going to Shepherd's Bush?” If it isn't, lady. suid the con- ductor. I'm In a worse mess than you are! COMPLIMENTS OF EATON FLEETWING Orioles Top Mason In High Score 46-37 Charlotte Orioles entertained the Mason five here Friday. February 2. The Maroons were behind during the whole game The well needed rest at j the half left a score of 24-19 stand ) Ing in Charlotte's favor. The se.-ond half without the aid of Bob Mohre gave Wayne Holmes a place during the rest of the game us forward. High point men for Char-. lotto were I). Moore. 15. and J. Pray. J 1-t. The Mason Ijoosters were Pierce. 10. and Seeley. 9. The game ended with a score of 46- 37. The starting lineup was as follows: Charlotte Mason B. Mohre F Seeley J. Pray F Pierce 1). Moore C Barr V. Gresso G Green D. Beechler G Johnson Substitutes were: Charlotte-Gay. Derby. Holmes. Mc- Donald and Zimmerlee. Mason-Boyne. Murray} Mipcgit. Wheeler, and Hamlin. Jtcvenson Jti die FOR Better Photographs PRAY COMPANY • FURNITURE and UNDERTAKING PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICE MUNGER HARDWARE CO. HARDWARE JOHN DEERE FARM IMPLEMENTS PLUMBING SUPPLIES DUPONT PAINT Honor Certificate Awarded For Outstanding Sales Scoring high with a successful drive. Charlotte high school has been award- ed the Michigan Tuberculosis Associa- tion Certificate of Honor, in special recognition of its unusual success in its participation in the 1944 anti-tu- berculosis Christmas Seal sale. The sale this year was a total of $42.00. which shows an increased umount over the $7.75 which was sold last year. The school was thanked by the As- sociation in a letter of appreciation for the valiant service In the fight to control tuberculosis. Buy War Stamps Tuesday. CHENEY FUNERAL HOME A. C. Cheney • Gordon C. Cheney Phone 331 Watch Our Windows For New Novelties and Gifts W. E. WRIGHT Jewelry Gifts Spring Is Not Here but the need for lubrication and care of your car is. Call at BRACY’S GULF SERVICE Phone 9164 MAUSOLEUMS MARKERS MONUMENTS R. W. Carr Granite Co. 113 W. Lawrence Ave. Charlotte, Michigan Bedroom Suites Breakfast Sets LIVING ROOM SUITES UNFINISHED DRESSING TABLES BABY CABS, LAMPS, etc. Trading Post We also Buy and Sell USED FURNITURE 100', Wool Dress Goods 58 inches wide in Navy, Brown. Green Black on,y $2.50 yard Fred A. Richey Co. BOYS HOW ABOUT THAT NEW SWEATER FOR THE DANCE FRIDAY NIGHT LATEST STYLES at VOMBERGS All aizea and color , fine knit, 100% wool. School Days and Every Other Day FOR EXTRA ENERGY NORWICH EROSYN VITAMINS A Complete Dietary Supple- ment of 9 Vitamins and 9 Minerals, box of 100 tablets $1.69 Behrens Rowe NYAL DRUG STORE Clever Implement Coal Company ALLIS-CHALMERS FARM IMPLEMENTS COAJ. an COKE PHONE 156-W Just Received NON-RATIONED Swing Straps, Sandals. Pumps and Ties at $2.99 Black. Brown. Wine. Blue Red FRED MURRAY CO. MiG hath-lit: Fut: Co. � rKINTFIIS . ☆ a iom:it ri.AAT .Manned by Skilled ( raflamen ORANGE BLACK Page 4 Lenten Services Scheduled beginning February 19 through March 26. the Ministerial Association will have charge of the I enten ser- vices to be held in the auditorium. These services will be from nine until nine-thirty o'clock every Monday night and everyone is invited to at- tend. The speakers will appear as follows: February 19—Dr. T. W. Nadal 26—Rev. M. C. Cox March 5—Father lleahan 12—Rev. V. H. Beardsley 19—Rev. D. D. Denneyer 26—Rev. A. D. McLach- lati February 12, Rev. R. J. Fields spoke for the Lincoln Day program in the auditorium. “Lincoln was the sub- ject of his talk. CHARHIAN SALE (Continued from Page On to be a fellow schoolmate. Roger Cay. None the less elegant was Mystic Mar vello himself. all In all Dick Beechler. wearing a black choir robe and a blue and white turban. The great mystic was blind- folded and the assistant held various articles over his head and was told the name of the article by Marvello. Spirit of Old Annuals , a skit, fol- lowed in which staff members por- trayed old Delphlans and Charhians. These books explained what they were like and asked what the '45 Charhian would 1« like. Reta Payne explained about the new yearbook and Dick Cooper explained the salt's campaign. Only 405 copies will lie available and students are urged to get theirs as soon as possible. In accordance with government regulations, the new cover weighs less than in previous years, but there will be the same num- ber of pages inside. This cover is to Ik green with white printing The members of the staff are Reta Payne, editor: Harold Cheney, assist- ant editor: Lois Willard, photograph ic manager; Clara Mae Morey, class editor: Jim Thornton, feature editor; Robert Hart, sports editor; Francis Kane, business manager: Carla Far- rier. calendar editor; Dick Cooper, circulation manager: M .rlan Ball, assistant circulation manager; Barb- ara Bradley, program chairman; Cal- vin Csatlos. assistant program chair- man; Beverly Lipsey and Frances Smith, typists. Concluding the assembly program, was a piano solo entitled The Dream- er by Krna Buckley. Program For Second Adult Classes Presented Although the first in the group of discussions for adults ended February 13. plans for discussion to follow have already been made. Dr. Troy Stearns and Donald Phillips, both of Michigan State College, were the leaders of the last discussion on Community Plan- ning. The future meetings will be as follows: February 20. Family Ad- justments of Veterans”. Thomas llig- ! gins, of Lansing, director of Federal Affairs Administration, to lead the discussion; Feb. 27. Psychology of the Adolescent . Miss Sally Morrow, guidance worker at the Michigan Children's Center of Lansing will lead the discussion. “Sue- JOHNSON’S H-C SINCLAIR SERVICE Corner of Main and Henry cessful Fatherhood and Motherhood is to be the subject of the March 6 meeting with Dr. C. V. Morrison of the Lansing Children's Center lead- ing; and March 13, Kearney Klrkby, Director of (Education. Michigan Council of Churches, will lead the dt� . cession of Religion in the Family Child Study Clubs. P. T. A s and other similar organizations are part icularly urged to attend and � ny individuals interested are welcome ROWACRt flCWfR Phone 266 CHARLOTTE HOME DAIRY DELICIOUS HOT FUDGE ICE SKATES Main Sweet Shop SHARPENED HOT CHOCOLATE YATES HARDWARE THOSE TASTY Frozen Malteds Pocket Knives Flashlights K U T S C H E S HARDWARE Guns Ammunition Watch Our Window For Spring Shoes Have Your Feet X-Rayed at Shepard’s Sh oes JAMES B. CHURCH KICHEUfil! FOOD STOKE PHONE 200 CHARLOTTE. MICH Shelden Lumber Co. LUMBER, BUILDER’S SUPPLIES PAINTS - FUEL CHARLOTTE CAFE THE HOME OF GOOD FOOD” We Serve from a Sandwich to a Banquet New Spring Dresses For The Junior Miss Price $6.841« $15.84 VAUGHN RAGSDALE Chas. P. Mulholland. Mgr. LUMBER, COAL PHONE No. 9 Sandwiches SUNDAES -‘MALTEDS a� Meet Your Friends At MURL and IRENE’S 503 E. HENRY JAY SANDWICH SHOP CHARLOTTE MICH. EARL J. LAVENGOOD Proprietor ITS THE CARNIVAL NEXT VOLUME 19 ORANGE BLACK “THE CHAKH IAN ____ CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN. THURSDAY. MARCH 1 TAKE LAKEVIEW, BOYS ISSUE 9 District Basketball Tourney Opens Tonight Noon Plans Arranged for Rural Students Milk Sold by Senior Class; Dancing, Wrestling and Basketball Featured Thin year lho placo to out lunch furnished for the rural student is the girls' gym. Mr. Emerson Grindall and Mrs. Thelma Taylor are in charge of the noon hour program furnished for the rural students This program i prov- ing a groat success. When the lunches are being oaten milk may Ik bought at a stand put up by the senior class. Half pints of chocolate and regular milk are sold at five cents each. The money made from this goes into the senior class fund. Heading this project is Ger- tiude Helnze. assisted by Mary Ixm Holder. Colleen Royston. Beverly Ltpsey. and Elaine French. After the lunches are finished the hour is turned over to the program chairmen. Noon Hour Activities Mrs. Taylor is in charge of the girls who have the use of the girls gym for their recreation hall. Music iB furnished by the Juke box for those who wish to dance. This gives those who can not dance the chance to learn and those who can. a chance to help the others. Some of the older girls have been spending their noon hour playing basketball on one section of the floor. The gym is divided so that all may have room to play what they wish. A group of the younger girls is playing hall on the remainder of the floor. The hoys are under the supervision o( Mr. Grindall and have the use of the big gym. They have chosen basketball teams which play against each other. There are senior and Junior high teams which take turns playing on the different days of the week. Wrestling is also one of the inter- esting recreations which the hoys may participate in. Clean Up Committees Appointed The rural students club was con- fronted with the problem of the clean- ing up after the noon hour was over. Committees were appointed by the (Continued on page I) Dr. Sevener G. R- Guest Dr. Lester Sevener honored the Girl Reserves by being present at their meeting. Wednesday evening. February 14. and speaking to them on the sub- ject of dates with boy , how one should act on a date, how to make the even- ing successful so the toy will want to go with the girl again. The group con- sisted of approximately forty junior and senior girls. After he had con- cluded his talk, the girls were allowed to write down questions they wished to have answered and presented them to Dr. Sevener. The talk was enjoyed and appreciat- ed very much by everyone. To Be Or Not To Be? Back Row—Coach Gobel. G. McDonald. R. Derby. V. Gresso. W. Holmes. R. Gay. Front Row—Mgr. B. Jane. O. Beechler, D. Moore. R. Mohre. J. Pray. B. Mohre. LaMonte, Widrig Killed; Gold Stars Now Total 9 West T. Hill. Former Teacher, and Lee Willis Wounded Two more names will soon appear in gold on the honor roll. These names will be added to the list of seven others, making a total of nine alumni who have lost their lives in the defense of our country, sacrific- ing their lives that this country shall remain free. Parr LaMonte. a graduate of '31, was killed in France. January 29. Outstanding us one of the youngest ever to graduate from this school, he was a member of the Hi-Y, agricul- tural clui� , rural students' club, and played on the football team for one year. A sister. Mary lx� uise Wight graduated the same year while a brother. Dalton, was of the das of ■39. Charles Widrig graduated In '39 and was killed in France. December 30. 1944. He participated In inter- class hasketi� all. had two years o: track, one year of basketball, and ran in cross country tils Iuhi year. He has two brothers. CpI. Dean Widrig. a graduate of 41. now at QuantIco. Virginia, and George of the sixth grade. The first Charlotte teacher to be wounded in action is the well-remem- bered Mr. West T. Hill. Wounded January 19 at Luxembourg. Germany, when shrapnel hit both of his legs, he was taken to a hospital. His chap- lain wrote to Mrs. Hill stating that he was having the best possible care and was improving. Mr. Hill came to Charlotte high sdiool in September. 1942. and taught speech until his departure on March 25. 1943. He couched the Junior play A Murder Has Been Arranged. For students interested In obtaining his address. Mrs. Allan Murray will he glad to give It. Hunt Rewarded “Gosh. I never knew that these halls harbored so many talented singers! And I do mean talented! First prize of a dollar in war stamps went to John O'dell, and he certainly deserved It. Next was a tie between Yvonne Hill and Juanita Hoover both of whom were very good. Each re- ceived fifty cents in stamps. The senior class came forth with the largest numl� er of entries and so each member of that class will receive a free ticket to a dance which will be announced later. A variation from th musieal theme was presented when a pantomine took over the stage. What acting! All kid- ding aside, the talent committee is grateful to all who participated to make the ussemhly a success. Como Esta Usted? Unless you're a niomlier of Mrs. Ob- erlin's Spanish class, it is very unlike- ly you will understand the caption. The entire class has subscribed to a Spanish newspaper. It is published expressly for high schools to help Spanish students witii translation. It enables them to translate more easily the ordinary material which is not common in the text book. The paper contains a crossword puzzle, jokes, and the usual muterial of newspaper. A Charlotte high boy won ••del in action January 20. at Luzon is Lee Willis, a graduate of the cl-ss of '40. He took part in basketball and inter- class sports, and also was a cheerlead- er and a member of the Orange and Black staff. New names will soon In included on the honor roll for those who have recently left for some part of the armed services. JOIN THE RED CROSS Orioles Draw Lakeview High Hastings to Meet Eaton Rapids Olivet-St. Phillips, Bellevue- Nashville to Clash Beginning tonight at seven o'clock, the district tournament games will open with Olivet challenging St. Phil- lips in a class C contest. The game following, which starts at 8:30. is also a C class contest with Bellevue bat- tling Nashville The two emerging vic- torious in these games will meet Sat- urday (March 3) at seven o’clock. In class B competition. Charlotte has again drawn their tournament rival. Battle Creek Lakeview. The records of the past five years reveal that the Orioles have drawn Lakeview four out of five times, once drawing Hastings. Charlotte won three of the contests after hard battles. lakeview stands fourth in their league, winning six and losing six games. This game com- mences at 8:30 Friday evening. Eaton Rapids engages Hastings the same night, the game starting at seven o'clock. The victor in this contest will play the winner between Lakeview and Charlotte on Saturday at 8:30. Of- ficials chosen for the tournament are Don Wheeler and Dwight Rich, both of l insing. With the district champions decided next Saturday night, the attention will turn to the regional meets which will pit champion against champion in 15 centers. Winners in class B and class C of the district tournaments will com lK te in the Albion regional while the Sexton high school court is to be used for class A and D teams. Victors of the Albion regional go to Michigan State. This final makes a school champion of its class. The Orioles have traveled to Albion twice, only to come home defeated after very close games with Marshall. Who Wins? Money, money, and more money! ! Orders, orders and more orders! ! Now there Isn't either of these, as all has ceased. The Charhian sales have come to an end. The 410 available copies have all l� een ordered and 25 addition- al ones had to lie added to these. Rich- ard Cooper's team sold 216 copies and Marian Ball’s 219. Throughout the sales the competition was very close. The amount of money collected by Marian was $244 and Dick $259.60. At one time during the contest, there was only a 30c difference. By the way, since one team turned in more sub- scriptions and the other more money which side wins? ? Now that the money is all in and all the orders taken, one must merely wait until next May when the books will arrive. SAVE YOUR PENNIES— JOURNALISM CARNIVAL MARCH 23. JUST AROUND THE CORNER. Page 2 ORANGE BLACK (Member ssoo ORANGE BLACK Est I92l) Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 625 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Publisher ...........................Reta Payne Managing Editor ..................Harry Ackley Sports Editor ...........................Barbara Bradley Alumni Editor ....................Lou Ella Frey Exchange Editor .............Mary Lou Caughey Editor-in-Chlef ..................Beverly Paton Business Manager .................Beverly Martin Circulation Manager ..............Norma Marshall Treasurer .................................Betty Rulison Advertising Manuger ..............Rosemary Lynd Assistant Advertising Mgr .........Dorene Wright Faculty Adviser ..................Winifred Wells Reporters ......Dick Beechler. Geraldine Harmon, i Sally Slerrett. Norma Tanner. Jimmie Thornton, l ois Willard. Roger Gay. C. M. Morey. Lena Mae Haigh and Joyce Sutherland. Out With It In one more day we shall be (tattling away in the annual regional tournament. Our Oriole team has come through with a clear view in all confer- ence games, which Is nothing to be sneezed at . Coach Goliel and the cheerleaders have all done their very best In telling us altout loyalty to the team, but have we really heard It or did it just go through one ear and out the other? The team has really worked hard just as any team would have to. to have the wonderful record Charlotte high has earned and won. In the tournament to-morrow night will lie the last time and chance we have to really show our | appreciation to this 1945 Oriole team that has spent so much time in good hard work for the benefit of all us. the school backing them up. So let's not have it weighing on our conscience that we didn't help to our fullest extent but really be there heart and soul, ready to cheer. Would You Like To Know? In this paper several weeks ago. a ballot was run concerning compulsory military training. Three , hundred sixty-five persons voted on this question; 69 per cent of these votes were in favor of it. 27 per cent were against such a procedure, and four per cent did not care one way or the other. This is un issue that all of us. as high school students, should be very interested in as it may vitally concern everyone of us. It Is one of our ; most vital problems involving our post-war peace and sceurity. Of the votes in favor of this plan, nearly all be- lieve that the year’s training should begin at the age of 18. Among their reasons for wanting training was the fact that they want to be prepared In case of another war. In such a case, a quick refresher course would Ik much more to the country's advan- tage than having to train raw recruits. The dis- cipline would help many a boy Just out of high school. Some feel that such a militaristic plan will lead only to a third World War. Others of the negative percentage want to go to college and feel that this would interfere with their plans. Perhaps they ure right, but. in looking over the case and events of this war. It hardly seems pro- liable. We did not liegin the war with Japan, but it appears that we are scheduled to finish it. Many of the young men now in the service were in college at the outbreak of this whole business, but. regard- less of this, they had to give up education for lhe time Iwlng and learn to use the modern weapons ot destruction. A lot of their time and lives, neith- er of which can l� e replaced, might have been saved with a little previous preparedness. In the February issue of the Reader's Digest. Thomas M. Johnson wrote an article on this very subject in which he outlined the proposed program. Boys will Ik allowed to enter the branch of the service that they prefer, provided that aptitude tests show they ure fitted for It. One month of the train- ing period will Ik alloted for Induction, furloughs, and discharge. Three or four months would Ik used in basic training and the remainder of the period in specialized training. Mr. Johnson states. They do not propose to draft all young men and women for training in a mere glorified COO. They propose to train selected young men to Ik? ready to serve their country promptly. Military experts believe this plan should lie given a fair trial. If It is not needed or liked, it can be dropped. Something Old - Something New A new paper has lieen added to the school list since the Starr Commonwealth News” from Albion. Michigan has asked to exchange. Shop boys of North Muskegon high are taking home economics for a three week period. The course will cover table etiquette, cooking, and re- pairing of clothing. (How aliout it. boys, would you like to try your hand?) Michigan State News reports that only forty-five miles from their campus stands Percy Jones General Hospital one of the best amputation centers in the country. (Not a very pleasant thought, so let’s all do what we can to win this war.) Albion College gals have taken up knitting in a big way. What will materialize into socks and sweaters is seen right along with the rest of their equipment in the class room. (Get out your knittln’. kids.) Richard Sleator. graduate of '44. was pictured with a group in the Albion Pleiad entitled Students Eat too at Hasketltall. Man or Beast While browsing through the biology room one day. I came across an owl perched, not too gaily, on a branch. How this bird was caught filled me with wonder- ing questions, and I started saying my thoughts aloud. To my great surprise the owl answered with the following story: Well, you see. there I was sitting on a branch. Just as I am now. trying to sleep. All of a sud- den I heard someone say. ‘Well look—here’s an owl!’ Before I knew It. there was a group of stu- dents standing below me. just looking. Some tall fellow (I found out later it was the teacher) said. ‘He would lie nice for a biology exhibit, wouldn’t he?’ Everyone agreed too cheerfully to suit me. Little did 1 know what was to come. The next thing I knew, was total blackness and a lot of voices yelling. 'Hurry or he’l I get away.' I found out later that the teacher had thrown his coat over me and then I was carried to school. Quite a place you have here too—but that’s get- ting away from the subject. I think you know the rest, so I won’t bother to say anymore. After hearing all this. I Just stood and stared. I started to ask more questions, but the owl just sat and looked straight ahead not to utter nnothcr V- i'd Queer things these animals! Truth crushed to the earth, will rise again. This seems a little doubftul at times with all the rumors going around, but. have faith. If love comes at first sight, there certainly are a lot of blind people. When a teacher calls you unspeakable she really doesn’t mean too good for words. Never change horses in the middle of the stream. You might fall in and get all wet. Physical fitness boys had better take It easy on the girls or there will Ik as many casualties on the home front as on the war front. FOR SALE: One journalism book not In good condition.—Harry Ackley. WANTED: A steady, dependable girl----John Loucks WANTED: A girl with a reasonable face— Keith Frey. WANTED: A checkered blue sweater—will pre- sent owner please return. Oscar Face. FOR SALE: A good dependable Ford. John I Gardner. WANTED: A girl to solve my American pro- I lemB—good wages. Keith Gldner. WANTED: More movies—C. H. S. WANTED: A pair of shorts (gym shorts). Zeke.' Lp and Down the Corridors Dick Beechler wishes that all the girls would do their hair up every night. Yvonne If ill—Take notice—All the Iniys want you to please hurry and grow up. Now. now. Gresso and Trumley. let’s not be catty! Looker room pin-up girl—Frances Smith. Locker room pin-up l� oy—Bill McKeag. Jack Hess has lieen sworn in the radar unit in the Navy. Congratulations. Jack, for passing a difficult examination. American Problem lawks cun Ik very interesting, can’t they. Bev, Paton? ? ? John O’Dell is right on the beam when singing. Accentuate the Positive . In World History class. Barb Bradley made a very good lover for Bev. Martin in the talent assembly Want a job as teacher. Barb? ? ? ? ? Sorry that our seniors won’t Ik around long to enjoy the new youth center. Flash! ! ! We like Mr. Anderson’s plaid shirt. Unh-huh! ! ! Ninth grade girls hnve been treating boys to sundaes on Sunday nights. Good idea. Will keep some of these boys in money longer. Did you know that Don Johansen is an experienc- ed card shark? ? ? My. My! ! Sis Shaull is expected hack home at the end of mxt month. Wake up. sophomore girls! All the seniors think ’ Huffy Is a bit of all-right. Marine. Pontiac. Marine, what are these drange words which constantly come from Betty Montgom- ery's lips? ? Mrs. Iauch says her chief ambition is to slide down the banister on the third floor. Rae Norlander’s parties apparently are very en- tertaining. Give with the secret. Rae. Tut. tut. no more text InMiks in the library. Have you all heard aliout Alliert Foster's Valen- tine cake? Seems like Jackie Yund tasted it. Journalism Carnival will be March 23. Any good ideas to offer? ? ? ? Steady twosome: Delores Michel and Bob Band- field. We all are going to miss Wanda Wing, who has moved to I ansing. What will Rod do now? See you all in the Hall of Terror at the carni- val. Love and kisses. One Meatliall Boij and Girl of the Week Small, blond, and bashful is a perfect descrip- tion for this pretty brown eyed seventh grade girl. When asked what her favorite study was she stated that she enjoyed literature most of all she guessed, and for pastime the reading of fiction Inioks suited her fine. it seems that she is interested in a certain seventh grade boy with light brown hair and brown eyes. Could it Ik Dan Brown? Oh. yes. and she Is interested in fried chicken. i'MM! I’M.M' By this time I am sure you have recognized this little lassie as Clara Mauttey. Cornering this slim Junior boy was indeed quite a problem but he was finally cornered on his way to band. • It seemed that band Is his favorite work in school. When asked what he liked of the girls, he stated. More or less! but he seems to have no special one whom he liked lietter than the rest. He seems to enjoy eating letter than women. Mac- aroni and tomatoes ranks highest in his mind as an ideal food. One of his special jobs is running the book store on the first floor and selling notcliook paper and pencils to the kids. Of course you know him. He Is none other thun Harry Sumerlx. the ambitious junior lad. Miss Wells: (reading mistakes made by the journalism class� You can’t taste a sensation. Jack Hess: (with a bright remark� Miss Wells-- that’s not true. Haven't you ever had the sensa- tion of tasting raisplierry lipstick? ? Mary lx u: Wait right here for me while I ih w- der my nose.” A couple dances later. Mary Lou: Been waiting long? Patient Dick: No. but I've lieen hunting all over for you to give you your compact. A fellow old me the other day that we would never fully appreciate the law of supply and de- mand until we had a wife to support ORANGE BLACK Page 3 Orioles End Conference By Taking Howell CHS Crowned Champs; Moore Sparks Orioles With Twenty Points Concluding the Capitol Circuit Con- ference schedule. February 16. the Charlotte Oriole won their tenth 1 straight victory, making an undefeat- ed record In league combination. Thl time Howell wa the unlucky victim of a score of 38 to 32. Racing down the hardwood in the j first quarter, the Highlander led 7 to 6 The Orioles took over only after i the quarter and brought Charlotte into the clear by raising the score 25 to 10 In time to end the half Coming back to the floor fighting. Howell claimed the Itall and netted eight baskets, while only four were bagged by Char- lotte. In the last quarter the Orioles once again took over the fighting spirit and began to chalk up tallies. Both teams fought strenuously for the lead, hut the Orioles retained it with (Continued on pnae I) COMPLETE STOCK OF NEW FURNITURE Now is the time to pick Him or Her a TABLE LAMP UNFINISHED DRESSER DESK or OTHER ARTICLES For a Graduation Present Trading Post We also Buy and Sell USED FURNITURE FOR SALE FIFTY-GALLON DRUMS SUITABLE FOR TRACTOR GAS STORAGE BRACY’S GULF SERVICE Phone 9164 New Spring Dresses For The Junior Miss Price $6.84 $15.84 VAUGHN RAGSDALE Chas. P. Mulholland. Mgr. Seventh, Eighth Graders Victors and Vanquished The seventh and eighth grade has 1 ketball players entertained Grand («edge's teams here. Feb. 22. the form- er playing first. Charlotte was vic- torious with a score of 28-14. The high point men were Bob Babcock from Charlotte and Baxter from Grand Ledge. The starting lineup was as follows: Jerry Clark RF Baxter Dick McKay L F Kane Bob Babcock C Huss Don Towsley RO Harley Dan Brown LG Baker The suits were: Hicks, Lee. The eighth grade lost their game in a score of 28-24. They played the first quarter In the girls' gym. hut then the high school players got through prac- ticing so the eighth grade went to the new gym. The high point men were Chuck Mathews with 16 and Cypher with 14. The starting lineup was as follows: chin k Mathews KK Hiar Karl Rolter LF Warner Carl Rullson C Cypher Nell Zlminerlee RG Ainsworth Boh Brown LG Vandersteen Subs. Bell. Thompson and Briggs. Do You Know ’Em? An Interview of each member of the second team resulted In the gathering of the following facts: Albert Foster, otherwise known a Long John and String Bean” towers above the rest of the squad at 6 feet 2Vi Inches. This center works in Porter's market on Saturdays, and plans on taking a course in mechanic- al engineering In college. His favor- ite dish is ice cream. Donald Johansen wus the next play- er uncovered. Known as Jo'' to his friends and a Kroger boy at heart, he stands an even 5 feet. The army (Continued on page 4) During the previous week the eighth grade won their game with Katon Rapids 22-14. The starting line-up was the same as this time except Boh Thompson played center. The seventh grade, not being so fortunate, lost their game 16-4. CHENEY FUNERAL HOME A. C. Cheney - Gordon C. Cheney Phone 331 Shelden Lumber Co. LUMBER, BUILDER’S SUPPLIES PAINTS - FUEL CHARLOTTE CAFE THE HOME OF GOOD FOOD” We Serve from a Sandwich to a Banquet L. L. Johnson Lumber Co. 563 N. Main St. Phone 379 Charlotte. Michigan CW PWTO-QggggCi MWO8® ®lk it(xm SoCHSELsms® LUMBER, COAL PHONE No. 9 •loin I lit lleil Cross To-llny! 11 « 11� Our lloyn oil Iho Kiglil lug Cronin by Siilisi-rIl� ln“ l.ilii-riillv ★ li Ghath-HkFoe Co. piii.vrKits Farmers Turn Athletes F. F. A. boys seem to participate in almost everything. Now they are playing basket hall. January 29. u game was played by the eleventh and twelfth grade fel- lows with Bellevue, there. The score was 27-31 in favor of Bellevue. The boys again took on Bellevue, here. February 12. and won with the score of 52 to Bellevue's 37. Games are scheduled with Olivet. MAUSOLEUMS MARKERS MONUMENTS R. W. Carr Granite Co. 113 W. Lawrence Ave. Charlotte, Michigan JOHNSON’S H-C SINCLAIR SERVICE Corner of Main and Henry Watch Our Windows SEE OUR EASTER JEWELRY DISPLAY W. E. WRIGHT JEWELRY GIFTS CHARLOTTE HOME DAIRY THOSE TASTY Frozen Malteds Watch Our Window For Spring Shoes Have Your Feet X-Rayed at Shepard’s Sh oes HAROLD E. SMITH 145 S. MAIN ST. Page 4 ORANGE BLACK DO YOU KNOW 'EM? (Continued from page 3) Air Corps is his top ambition after graduation and French fries are high on his food menu. Buried in a book in the library. Carl Limlblom. better known as Lllldy” and Boney.” wants to take up aeronautical engineering, but at the present is satisfied with just fus sing around. Standing 5 feet 1«£ inches Carl finds that even his favor- ite food, steaks, don’t make him grow taller. Milford .Mason doesn’t seem to have a nickname, other than Mason”. How about that, fellas? This very promising player stands an even six feet and hits the scales with the full force of 160 pounds. His favorite dish is Joan Davids. Dropping from six feet to 5 feet 4 inches we find Duane Rosenbrook. known as “Rosey.” He weighs only 129. but he’s got most girls beat for slimness. •Rosey is a forward on the second team and really enjoys his playing He also knows how to get the good candy bars at Behrens and Rowe. Wanta part with your secret. Rosey?” Neil Shaver probably won’t be gracing our team next year us he will be moving soon, but he’ll be a great help to some team. Pimp. as he is iNitter known, weighs 165 lbs. and is 5 feet 11 Inches. This guard is girl shy on the outside, anyway! Iaist. but definitely not least, we come to Bob Wolcott, a valuable guard. “Wilkie weighs 164 lbs. and Is 5 feet 10 inches In height. He gazes Into the crystal ball of the future, and finds himself in the urmed forces. His place In athletics will be hard to fill. Now. gently extracting his nose from other people's business, ye scriv- ener will l e on his way JOIN THE RED CROSS ORIOLE HOWELL (Continued from page 1) a final score of 3S to 32. The home re- serves also won their game. 41 to 15. Moore was high point man for Char lotte with twenty points, and Cook for Howell with eleven. The lineup was as follows: CHARLOTTE fg ft tp B. Mohre. F 2 2 6 Bray. F 1 0 2 Moore. C 10 0 20 R Mohre. 0 2 3 7 Beechler. (1 0 1 1 Substitution: Holmes. F 10 2 Totals 16 6 38 HOWELL fg ft tp Bennett. F 1 0 2 NOON PROGRAM (Continued from Page One) rural student officers to supervise and dean up the gym after the lunch hour is over. The students who are found to be deliberately messing up ihe gytn have to help In cleaning it up. In the spring when the weather permits it. there are to lie base l«|| teams chosen and they will play out doors In the school yard. Other activities are also In mind for the future. At a meeting held in the auditor turn, the rural students planned that they would hold a party soon. The event Is to be held March 30. at the Emma Grange, located south of town. Dance music will be furnished by a three piece band from here in Char lotte. BEST WISHES Young’s Jewelry Shop “GIFTS THAT LAST” Phone 637 Expert Repairing Allen. F 1 0 2 Cook. C 5 1 11 Carroll. G 4 0 8 Bennett. G 113 Substitution Davis. G 14 6 Totals 16 6 32 ICE SKATES SHARPENED YATES HARDWARE EATON COUNTY SAVINGS BANK Jtevenscn tudio FOR Better Photographs DELICIOUS HOT FUDGE Main Sweet Shop HOT CHOCOLATE Don't Let Your Hands Chap and Crack USE BO ROSE HAND LOTION and Note How Soft and Velvety it Makes Your Skin 50c at COLLINS DRUG STORE PRAY COMPANY FURNITURE and UNDERTAKING PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICE Clever Implement Coal Company ALLIS-CHALMERS FARM IMPLEMENTS COAJ. an COKE PHONE 155-W RCSEACRE HCWIRI Phone 266 Wright Radio Shop Popular Sheet Music and Music Supplies Store Hours 4:00 to 6:00 P. M. Week Days Except Thursday 2:00 to 9:00 P. M.. Saturday 120Vz South Main - Phone 288 TRY OUR MEALS AT THE GREEN LIGHT RESTAURANT GOOD HOT LUNCHES BEN H. FELSKA. Prop. WASHING LUBRICATION BATTERY CHARGING Baum’s Standard Service Lawrence Ave. and Oliver St. Phone 9177 MUNGER HARDWARE CO. HARDWARE JOHN DEERE FARM IMPLEMENTS PLUMBING SUPPLIES DUPONT PAINT Just Received 100', Wool Dress Goods 58 inches wide in Navy, Brown, Green Black onlv $2.50 yard Fred A. Richey Co. Buy Your Bonds Here First National Bank SAVE YOUR CAR BY SENSIBLE LUBRICATION STOP AT THE TEXACO STATION FOR SERVICE CHECKUPS COMMUNITY OIL CO. Sandwiches SUNDAES - MALTEDS . Meet Your Friends At | 1 MURL and IRENE’S 503 E. HENRY RATION WISE PEOPLE ARE BUYING SHOES ON THE O. P.A. RELEASE” SALE OF MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SHOES WITHOUT A RATION STAMP FEB.-19 THRU-MARCH 10 Fred Murray Company REMEMBER THE DATE. MARCH 23 VOLUME 19 REMEMBER THE HOUR. 6:45 P. M. CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN. THURSDAY. MARCH 15. 1945 ISSUE 10 Journalism Carnival, Friday Night, March 23 Orioles Take Albion 34-32 Bast Lansing Victorious 31-28 Over Ixk'hIs in Second Regional Game With Hob Mohre showing the way with 13 points, the Charlotte Orioles defeated Albion high In the first game of the regional tournament held at Al- blon College. March 9. The game wua fast and close with Albion holding a slight half-time lead of one point. 16- 16. The third and fourth period found the teams still neck and neck, so to speak. With only minutes to play the Orioles set up a stall which enabled them to emerge victorious 34-32. After eliminating Albion high on Thursday night, the Charlotte Orioles were nosed out In a close contest with East Lansing by a score of 31-28, Sat- urday night. March 10. The score at the end of the first period was tied at 7 all. Charlotte was slow to get started and went behind nt half time by one point. 14-13. The Orioles came back in the third quarter to knot the score 21-21. When the fourth period started, the Orioles took the lead on a quick basket by Ray Mohre. but lost It again on a hook shot by Thomson. With nine seconds to go. Last Lan- sing was ahead by one point 29-28. and began to stall. Charlotte, in a desper- ate stage, played for the hall and miss- ed. and Foster clinched the game on a short basket. The line up was as follows: East Lansing Charlotte Chapman F Bob Mohre Holland F Pray Thomson C 1). Moore Foster G R. Mohre Nalen G Beech ler Coast Guard Academy Examination To Be Held Opportunity Offered Upper Class Boys Interested Examinations for young men be- tween the ages of 17 and 22 who are candidates for entrance to the United States Coast Guard Academy at New Ixmdon. Conn., will be held throughout the United States May 9 and 10. Selection for cadetship, which leads to a regular commission in the Coast Guard after completion of a three-year course. Is made on the Imsls of com- petitive examination. Candidates will be given six to one-half hours of exam- ination in English and mathematics the first day and will be interviewed to determine fitness and adaptability the second day. The Coast Guard Academy is an ac- credited educational institution auth- orized to award tmchelor of science de- grees and is maintained for a profes- sional training of young men who are candidates for commission and a car- eer as an officer in the Coast Guard. Candidates must be high school grad- uates or certify that they are In their senior year at an accredited prepara- tory school. The following credits are required: Mathematics. 3 4 units: English 1, 2. and 3 units; physics. 1 unit: and chemistry, 1 unit. All applications must l e completed and mailed to the Commundant. U. S. Coast Guard. Washington 25. I). C.. not later than April 1. Further information may Ik obtain- ed at your nearest Coast Guard pro- curement at 531 Imfayette Building. Detroit. Michigan. For Women Only Three Servicemen, Dick Peck Added to ‘45 Class Four l oys outside of the senior class will receive their diplomas this year. Among the four to graduate are: Richard Thompson, who has had a medical discharge from the armed services; Sheridan Watterworth. and Burleigh Wellman, both In the army. These l oys have done extra work while in the armed forces. The fourth ls� y is Richard Peck, a Junior, who has now completed all the required subjects uml credits to grad- uate. Two girls have been transferred from Bellevue to Charlotte. They are Arlene Polhamus. eleventh grade, and Betty Polhamus. ninth grade. Hardtimes Party Planned The rural students' club Is making plans for a party to l e held at the Emma Grange. April 6. The costumes are to represent hard times. The students are to meet at the school and from there they will leave in cars furnished by the students. Ray Boughton’s four piece orchestra, consisting of a piano, saxophone, vio- lin. and a drum will provide the music for the dancing which will be from 8:30 to 11:30. Refreshments will be pop. sand- wiches. and cookies. “Light blue pajamas made from cot- ton broadcloth coating $1.9S are model- ed by — Next comes —” continued the unonuncer as the style show pro- gressed. Aprons, housecoats, both long ami short pajamas, blouses, and a slack suit were the articles completed by the first and second year home economic students which were modeled for the teachers and girls of the junior and senior high in the audi- torium. March 7. Some guests were also Invited to attend. To add a var- iety to the show. Melody Hussey did acrobatic stunts. Rozelle Allen did a tap dance and Joan Davids and Max- ine Dobbratz sang. Frances Smith and Mrs. Weymouth furnished the music during the modeling. When the style show was completed, girls of the dra- matic acts class presented a skit called Tea For More Than Two showing the correct etiquette for both hostess and guests a a formal tea. Betty Ikju Wilcox acted as hostess. What Is A Bond? That Bond you buy is a Freedom Paper. A glorious kind of Victory-shaper; it means more tanks, more guns, more shells. And the speedier ringing of V-Day bells — Frank Sullivan 11 ! • 11 We came to school only for the ob- ject of obtaining our 'learnlnV remin- isced Mrs. Anna Morey, secretary to Superintendent Harlan McCall, in a personal interview concerning her school days. Mrs. Morey graduated in the year 1909 with 35 other class- mates. There were no mixers, parties or clubs that met at night, for every- thing was quite dead by 10:00 o'clock. The most exciting thing of a whole high school career was the Junior- senior Imnquet and the girls' basket- ball games which were held above a downtown store, depending on who would relinquish his upstairs for such ‘sport'. On recalling basketball, it oc- cured to her that baseball was consider- ed very popular, but aside from that no calisthenics was carried on other than the stretching of arms and legs in the high room every morning. The high room or study hall was a huge room larger than the present one and was taught by the principal. Miss Cyn- thia Green. The result was that any classes taught by her were heard in the high room, with students studying In the back of the room. The ability (Continued on Page 4i Footlighteers to Present “The Patterson Dinner” At last after a long period of silence the Footlighteers ure becoming ac- tive. They will put on their first ap- pearance in a play entitled The Pat- terson Dinner , which is l� eing direct- ed by Jack Hess and will be presented in an assembly Tuesday. March 20. The cast will appear as follows: Mrs. Patterson ...... Dixie I ee Aid Royal Patterson ...... Joyce Denison Barbara Patterson .... Bethany Hunter Helen Patterson ..... Gloria Bryan Aunt Clara ....... Shirley Pittinger Evangeline ........... Marian Ball Working backstage are Rowland Ba- ker as property man: Betty Montgom- ery. costumes: and Susan Stucky, makeup. The Footlighteers are also rehear- sing another skit entitled. Betty. Be- have starring a double cast, which will be given as a side show at the Journalism Carnival in room 111. The following people will make up the cast: Betty—Betty Sumerix. Joan Parker. Jounctto—Lou Ann Potter. Barbara McGrath. Ellen—Marian Cheney. Susan Stuc- ky. The play is lading directed by Mar- tha Rochester with Jacquelyn Yund as property man and Mary Sanders on the sound effects. Journalism Scene of Skit Journalism class is now practicing short skits showing the activities of a reporter in gathering news on short notice. The news tip dramatized Friday. March 9 was the accidental death of a small boy who was shot by his play- mate. The students taking part were Joyce Sutherland, reporter; Beta Payne, police officer; Beverly Paton. Johnny, the boy who fired the gun: and Rosemary Lynd. Johnny's mother. Radio Skit to Be Basic Idea Of Main Show Dancing, Singing Featured; Variety of Attractions In Concessions Doors Open at 6:45 P. M. Hail. hail, the gang’s all here! Everyone's planning on the Journal- ism Carnival. March 23 for an evening of fun and entertainment. The doors open at 6:45 and the various side shows open at 7:00. The main show opens at 10:00. Under the direction of Barbara Bradley and Calvin Csatlos. chairman and assistant, respectively, plans for the annual frolic have long been un- derway. If you are interested in music, drama, physical exercise, or any of the other various things which make for an interesting evening, the carnival Is the place for you. Tickets for the side shows may be purchased for six cents apiece. If you buy five tickets at a time, you also re- ceive a 1mllot on which to vote for the carnival queen. The class queen re- ceiving the most votes will be crown- ed ruler of the festivities. Centering around a Truth or Con- sequences theme, the main show this year promises to be a novel one. Num- bers by a boys' chorus, girls' chorus, and dance group will be presented during the show. Mrs. Thelma Tay- lor. girls’ physical education instruct- or. is to be featured in u solo dance number. One Act Play to Be Presented Real southern hospitality will be shown each and everyone of you at the Minstrel Show, but if it’s honest - to-goodness drama that you crave, the Footlighteers will Ik presenting a one-act play entitled Betty. Behave by Rose Campion. This is to be one of the main attractions of the night’s capers and is well worth seeing. What carnival is complete without a Hall of Terror? This year's terror palace, under the management of Roger Gay. Robert Hart and Pete Csatlos. is guaranteed to make you cold with fright. For the athletically interested per- son there will be boxing and other various activities. The future has not been overlooked and if you’re worried about the love life or income tax «lucky person If you make that much money) visit the fortune teller who sees all. hears all. and tells you the opposite. A little more on the serious side will be the exhibit of war souvenirs. The articles in the exhibit will have all been loaned for the occasion by students who have received them from friends or relatives In the service. Among some of the other attractions will be a style show, fish pond, circus, novelty booth, candy, popcorn, potato chips, pop and punch stands, dancing (Continued on Page 3) Pape 2 ORANGE d BLACK (Member tst 1921) 4SS0OAJ ORANGE BLACK Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 625 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Publisher ...........................Harry Ackley Managing Editor...............Geraldine Harmon Sports Editor..............................Barbara Bradley Alumni Editor........................Lou Ella Frey Exchange Editor...............Mary Lou Caughey Editor-In-Chief ....................Beverly Paton Business Manager.................. Beverly Martin Circulation Manager..........................Norma Marshall Treasurer ...........................Betty Rullson Advertising Manager...............Rosemary Lynd Assistant Advertising Mgr.........Dorene Wright Faculty Adviser...................Winifred Wells Reporters............Dick Beechler. Sally Sterrett. Norma Tanner. Jimmie Thornton. Lois Willard. Roger Gay. C. M. Morey. Lena Mae Haigh. Joyce Sutherland. Reta Payne. What Color Eyes? Shall she have blue eyes, brown, grey, or green? 1 think that I will choose ‘So and so’ because she has pretty eyes. This is as much pains as many of us take in choosing our class queens. Many of u� also let our friends Influence us. Who ever they think will Im good we vote for. too. Where is our originality? Why not make up our own minds once! We all know that a queen should be chosen for her personal appearance, personality, leadership and above all. ambition. Add to that, it is nice to have a pretty queen; but. remember that beauty lies only skin deep. In choosing our queen don't pick a girl that seems extremely popular at the moment, pick someone who is popular all the time and lives up to the characteristics of the average high school girl and what she should stand for. Think hard when you choose the queen of your class this year. Choose one that will make you proud to say you voted for her. Something New Has Been Added The editorial page of the Lake View Crystal has a column called Orchids and Thistles. In this way recognition is given to both the good and bad actions of the student body. (C.H.S. could stand some thistles, too!) Lakevlew high school students will present. George Washington Slept Here . March 29th. The senior girls of Marshall high school each report. “My Dreams Are Getting Younger All The Time” (Guess we are all in the same boat� . Five girls in the second year shorthand class of the North Muskegon high school have received sixty word certificates in transcription, speed, and accuracy. An office practice course is open to juniors and seniors of East I nsing high school that will give them experience in operating machines and general office work. One half credit is granted for a year's work. You Name It - - - Parrotitis Suddenly a hoarse, raucous cry rang out in the class rooms of dear old C.H.S.! There it goes again; what is this horrid sound? Hub-adiub-a-hub-a. Who or what, originated this doleful sound? The answer is simply some al sent minded radio char- acter named Jack Carson. There goes a ringing sound; we follow it to its source and what do we find? Some adolescent dim- wit shouting at the top of his voice to attract the attention of some passing damsel. Upon leaving the monstrosity we turned a corner. There thunder- ing up the stairs was a group of frenzied students loudly crying, Charge . The answer to all this folly Is a $64 question. Do you have to repeat everything you hear and act like a bunch of imitating parrots? They call him tonsilitis, because he's a pain in the neck. Blind My eyes! My eyes! I cannot see! This darkness, this blackness. It’s all around me. Oh! God! What shall I do? My work! My life! No! No! It can't be true! Not I. who love the color most. Of which only a painter can boast. Ah. now 1 11 shut my eyes. And when I open them once more. I’ll see! Once more the sun Will shine for me. This awful black will all l e gone. Once more my brush will paint the dawn. Of course it's iust a dream I dreamed. I raised my lids. And then I screamed! It can’t be true, and yet it must be! Father, help me. 1 cannot see! By Edith Ricker Pr-r-r-r-r-r- News Why is Ray Mohre taking vitamin A”: (Where 'd you catch that cold. Ray?) Mr. Grindall seems to In working too hard. He told the physics class that fertilizer makes u good insulator. Missing! ! ! Some rolls belonging to Ronald Brown, believed taken by physical fitness boys. Hungry? ? ? Coo-some-two-some’s Ronald Brown and I’atsy Hill. Harold Marsh and Burbura Lwellyn. Mildred Mason and Joan Duvlds. Don Moore seems to like to walk to PottervlUe! Like walking? Some people think Mary Jane Webb Is anti-social. Why is Bob Wolcott caught up in Mech. Drawing? Derby, why do you wait so long outside the ele- vator room . Why did Dick Beechler take an address away from one of the lwisketball boys? ? ? Wacky Weymouth gets loads of unexcused ab- sences second hour from a little limbering of the fingers, in other words the piano. Hong-u-bong-bong-a-hong-u-bong-bong-a is the new- way to say. “hubba-hubba”. which is a new jabber- wacky. Showers are really getting around. One for Rose- mary Lynd. who Is. as you know. Mrs. Paul Scott, and I reta McDonald. “Zim” certainly gets in the wee hours of the morning. How do you get to Eaton Rapids? ? ? Jerry Bandfield and Joan Parker are really on the beam. Don’t you think Vern Gresso looks like a dead end kid with the tooth knocked out? Isn’t the trophy nice that the football team gave the Coach? Better take a powder now. Kids! ! See you at Bruno’s! If This Song Fits You, Sing It Vlrgluiu Wilber -“Let the Rest of the World Go By.” Chuck Matthews—“Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive.” Rod Yates— I’m A Little On The I onely Side.” Shirley Hicks and Marie Curry— My Dreams Are Getting Better All The Time.” Yvonne Hill— Pretty Baby . Billy McKeag When I Grow Up”. Joan Davids— I et’s Take The Ixmg Way Home.” t Mabel Robins Hey, Mattel Wait For Me.” Gordon Sparks— I Dream Of You.” Junior Turkey— Don’t Fence Me In.” Norma Marshall Oh. You Beautiful Doll. Sally Sterrett—“I Didn’t Know About You.” Reta Payne— Goodnight Wherever You Are.” Poyce Sutherland— Pistol Packin’ Mama”. Harry Ackley—“One Meut Ball . Geraldine Harmon— Wonder When My Baby's Coming Home.” Dick Trumley— My Rockin’ Horse Ran Away.” Dick: If you refuse me. I shall blow my brains out.” Clara Mae: Impossible! Dick: Maylie you don’t think I have a pistol. ( lara Mae: Oh. I dare say you have a pistol ull right. Boy and Girl of the Week Just a little country l oy ut heart. Chugs bark and forth In n model A-Ford. and puts In his time” ur Voml� erg's clothing store. What u life be lives Simply drools over Janet Blair und likes Gary Cooper, but can't understand why girls swoon over Sinatra. Goes in for “flashy” clothes( without the zootsuit . Thinks dames are diminishing, notice� their general appearance first (that's a laugh� His favorite subject is study hall; plans for senior trip, censored”. The song. Anywhere”, puts him out of this world; quite the sporty type, (you can tell by the muscles und physioue) with Itowling and pool rating high. The Three Little Pigs” Itclng his favorite book and his favorite movie being Bambi”. proves he’s the intellectual type. Has no ambition, and acts more like Mickey Rooney than Omle” Hart. Fairy Boat Serenade”, tra-la-tra-la chirps this cute senior gul as she trips to her favorite class. Lit. 12. The song huppens to be her favorite. Un- like Omie”, Frankie” makes her swoon, but thinks his bow ties should be worn to a certain extent. Ah. boys, “great gift to the women” says she. as she goes off to corral “Gusto”. She gorges ham- burgers and thick malteds (watch the pounds add up). Once she gets started, she can't stop. Wants summer vacutlon to start, so she can go swimming. Good too; been going by the name of Proxy late- ly. although she has many others; not the zooty type, although she likes flashy” clothes on hoys (namely socks) You just can’t help but know this little gal. when I mention Punkie , Now guess! ! Guess Who? Senior girl—brother and sister graduated—works at the ”B”—goes with Dick”. Eighth grade boy—called Gay —has paoer route —sister in tenth grade—seen with Bob and Windy”. Senior l� oy—four letter tnan in tennis—known to friends as Sweetle”—seen most with Beechler (when Morey Isn’t around) star bench warmer on basketball team. Cute eighth grade girl—brown hair—seen with Doug —brother a cheerleader. Pretty dark-haired senior girl—has sister in eighth grade specializes in Siatieo at Collins Drugs—Seen with Ned. Answers- 1. aralC neM yeroM 2. drolyaG dnuY 3. regoR yaG 4. arabraB gaeKc.M 5. veB notaP Exchange The train was pulling out and the old gentleman was Just settling down comfortably. Suddenly the door burst open, and a young man tumbled Into the coach and seated himself, panting und puffing, opposite. The older man looked on with obvious dis- approval. “You must be very unfit. young man. he said after a while. Why. when I was young I never punted like that after a run.” Perhaps not. said the other, “but I missed the train at the last station.” Pretty Miss Holmes of the commercial depart- ment says her ambitions are the same as those of any other girl: She collects pictures of houses from magazines for a scrapbook, and plays the piano for her own enjoyment. Why not for ours too? Comes spring, comes the old gypsy longing, but to be patriotic and do what we really should, let’s not use any more gas and vital materials than are absolutely necessary. Confuscius said: “Chion chem mo ren. Shoh cbem mo hwa-f meaning. See what man. say what words! Don’t Incriminate yourself by con- fiding in every lly-by-the-hour friend. The young man who worked so hard to grad- uate later on wondered what the hurry was. The Applehlossom That moron Isn’t so dumb; he married a girl iiamed Ida, and then moved out west and let Idaho potatoes. ORANGE ± BLACK Page 3 Speeders To Start Practice March 16 Thla year's track team give great promise with nine lettermen return- ing to the squad. These are: Chuck Weaver, dashmun; Floyd Weymouth, hurdle Joe Pray and Hilding Kru-ell. half mile; Everett Zimmer- lee and Hob Mohre. mile: Don Moore and Harry Ackley, shot put; and Ray Mobre. high Jump and pole vault. There Is ample opportunity for new talent, and it la hoped that there will be a large number of new comeouts. The first meet is scheduled with East Lansing on April 2? there. It � About Time! Congratulations to the Junior high girls, and Mrs. Thelma Taylor, for organizing a girl's intramural basket- ball team. The grades are divided into two sections, each having the gym at a different hour. Wednesday. February 14. the two sections of the ninth grade class play- ed. The seventh hour group won. In a contest on February 21. the first two divisions of the eighth grade played The Thursday and Friday groups won. On February 26. the eighth and ninth grade girls will meet, and both are out for a victory! Jim T.: When you proposed to her. ! suppose she said. 'This is so sudden?’ Dick S.: No. she was honest about it and said: The suspense has been terrible.' Pvt. Richard A. Hicks. '44. is now in France. Trudy Hall Jrs. Frocks $6.95 ' $10.95 Smartly Styled to Suit the High School Girls Sizes 9 to 15 Fred A. Richey Co. Coach “Wins” Trophy Surprising Coach Gobel by present- ing him with a trophy from the foot- ball team was a feature of the pep meeting held Thursday. March 8. Captain I)an Fuller presented it and on It was inscribed. “To our coach in memory of an undefeated season from the squad of'44. As the coach receiv- ed this gift he was quite overcome and said. 1 have always seen them on other coach's mantels, but I never thought I'd have one As a con- clusion to this, the cheerleaders gave some yells starting with Yea. coach. Yea. Gol el . JOURNALISM CARNIVAL (Continued from Page 1) and the picture stand where pictures of all high school students will lie on sale. First Carnival 13 Years Ago In 1932 the first Journalism Carni- val was Introduced. According to Supt. Harlan McCall, about thirty dollars profit was made on that one and since then the Carnival has become one of the main attractions of each school year. Around two hundred dol- lars has been made on each one in the last couple of years. Side shows to suit nearly everyone’s taste have l een arranged, so don't for- get the date! Pocket Knives Flashlights K U T S C H E’S HARDWARE Guns Ammunition JOHNSON’S H-C SINCLAIR SERVICE Corner of Main and Henry BOUSKA SON WALLPAPER and PAINT FLOOR SANDING Phone 344-W 107 W. Lawrence Easter Calls for New Shoes Greet Easter in a Pair of Our New PUMPS — TIES or SANDALS Rationed or Non-Rationed Come in and Let Us Show Them To You Fred Murray Company Lion and Lamb Theme Used at Annual Banquet Once again the faculty members of Charlotte high school gave welcome to the board of education at their annual party, held at the Methodist church. February 28 at 7:00 p. m. Miss Fisher was in charge of the program committee. Miss Toms super- vised the dining room, decorating the table with rut out iamb and lion place cards to fit this particular month of March and with spring flowers in lamb holders. Mr. Muma acted as toastmaster for the evening. A lovely dinner was serv- ed by the ladies of the Methodist church. Dr. Clifford Erickson of Michigan State College was the main speaker. He spoke on the subject of education from the standpoint of both the teach- ers and the parents. Musical selections were played by Frances Smith. John Steward and Laura Cudney. Still Hungry What is cannibal. Tommy? 1 don't knr� w. “Well, if you ate your mother and father, what would you he? An orphan.” See you at the Carnival Hi-Y Attends Dedication Instead of holding their regular meeting Monday evening. March 5. the Hi-Y boys and Mr. Anderson attended the dedication of the new organ at the Congregational church. Plans are now being made to go swimming some time in the near future. Calendar March 16—Senior girls guests of Woman’s Club. (Miss another class, girls� March 20—Assembly. (More talent?) March 23—Carnival. (Come on. gang, more fun!) March 29—Orange Black. (More news? I wonder) March 29—Hobo Hop. (Let's dance) Come a runnln' to the Carnival. PRAY COMPANY FURNITURE and UNDERTAKING PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICE ICE SKATES SHARPENED YATES HARDWARE MAUSOLEUMS MARKERS MONUMENTS R. W. Carr Granite Co. 113 W. Lawrence Ave. Charlotte, Michigan Keep Your Car Protected During the Muddy Spring Weather with Gulflex Lubrication BRACY’S GULF SERVICE Phone 9164 COMPLETE STOCK OF NEW FURNITURE Now is the time to pick Him or Her a TABLE LAMP UNFINISHED DRESSER • DESK or OTHER ARTICLES For a Graduation Present Trading Post We also Buy and Sell USED FURNITURE Shelden Lumber Co. LUMBER, BUILDER’S SUPPLIES PAINTS - FUEL Clever Implement Coal Company ALLIS-CHALMERS FARM IMPLEMENTS COAJ- an COKE PHONE 155-W •loin (In I’roxis To-liny! 11 • 11� Our IIovn on lli« t'lgliling From , lay l.llM rall ★ 1« Gratii-DkFoe Co. PKIXTKHK LUMBER, COAL PHONE No. 9 Page 4 ORANGE BLACK Library Proves Successful To Different Classes Several classes have been visiting the library during the past few weeks and will continue to do so. The American problems classes have been going to the library every Fri- day. third and fourth hours, to do re- search work for problems in American life. Miss Wesche’s sixth hour dramatics class has been dividing into groups. This way every group gets a chance to go and at the same time creates no confusion in the library. Miss Wells' composition 10 class had a contest in the library to see who could find certain books first. Mrs. Iauch has been receiving the Reader's Guide to Periodical Liter- ature every month. She now has in the library, guides from July 1943 to June 1944. These guides are very helpful to students in finding certain articles that they need. BALLOT FOR QUEEN I hereby nominate for queen of...................grade. Alumni News Pat Beechler. '42. is now going to Michigan State. Robert Lipsey. '43. is now home on a furlough. Miss Geraldine Fulton. '41. had a major part in a one act play Dark- ness at the Window. played at Mich- igan State. Wayne Wagoner. '39. is expecting to have a twelve day furlough. Weldon Wagoner. '34. is now in Ger- many. Robert Spotts. '41. has been home on a furlough. CHENEY FUNERAL HOME A. C. Cheney • Gordon C. Cheney Phone 331 WAY BACK WHEN (Continued from Page 1) j to concentrate was a valuable trait. According to Mrs. Morey, the Latin . class was the most enjoyable course 1 of the high school. Taught under the present Mrs. Fred Bohn and with a J membership of only five, the class seemed to have really learned their Latin along with having a very good time. A four year I«ntin course plus a three year German course constitu- ted the language department. The ac- tual course was almost entirely vacant of all fads or fancies . Chemistry, in the field of science, was given in the twelfth grade and physics in the eleventh, vice-versa of today’s plan. A complete commercial department was given. There were very few electives, if one should choose the commercial field, a straight course was given and he was expected to adhere to it. with no chance to choose other subjects. Among Mrs. Anna Morey's class- mates. a few have proved to be very interesting personalities. Vera May- nard Osborn became an author and wrote the book. There Were Two of Us , which Is a story of her childhood here in Charlotte. She Is now living in Atlanta. Ga. Vera Maynard was one of the five Latin students. An- other character is Mart Waldo, who was a diplomat for some time, assist- ing in the rehabilitation work in Rus- sia during World War I. latter he made his home in China while being connected with a large importing con- cern of New York City. At the pres- ent time he has charge of the Waldo Travel Bureau in Lansing. Michigan. Richard Sleater. '44. is now station- ed In Texas. CHARLOTTE HOME DAIRY THOSE TASTY Frozen Malteds JAMES B. CHURCH RICHELIEU FOOD STORE PHONE 200 CHARLOTTE. MICH CHARLOTTE CAFE “THE HOME OF GOOD FOOD” We Serve from a Sandwich to a Banquet Sandwiches SUNDAES - MALTEDS Meet Your Friends At MURL and IRENE’S 503 E. HENRY Charlotte Schools Have PT-19 Fairchild in Action According to a letter from the Treasury Department dated March 9. 1945. the name of the Charlotte Public Schools was placed on a PT-19 Fairchild on April 20. 1944. This was paid for with the school stamp and bond sales last spring. Many other schools have heard from boys overseas who have used or seen equipment sponsored by their institu- tions. If any student should hear from anyone overseas regarding this particular PT-19. please inform Mr. Mama. The State War Finance Office is eager to get any such stories to pass on to others. Things We Can Do To Help Win the War. 1. Buy Bonds. 2. Keep heulthy. 3. Join the Red Cross. 4. Buy War Stamps. 5. Save paper. 6. Buy Bonds. —Live Wire Jerome High School. Jerome. Idaho. Jtevensen In die FOR Better Photographs Father Behan Talks to World History Classes Father Behan of the St. Mary' church addressed the members of the world history classes. Thursday. Mar. 1. His topic was on the Reformation. Father Behan said that Pope I o XIII. head of the Roman Cathnlk church at that time, did not realtas the result of the Incident when Martin Luther broke away from the Catholic church. After he had broken away he formed what is now called the Luther- an church, similar In many respects to the Catholic church. The students enjoyed Father Be- han's address on the reformation. Come to the Main Show. COMPLIMENTS OF EATON FLEETWING DELICIOUS HOT FUDGE Main Sweet Shop HOT CHOCOLATE Watch Our Windows SEE OUR EASTER JEWELRY DISPLAY W. E. WRIGHT JEWELRY GIFTS Watch Our Window For Spring Shoes Have Your Feet X-Rayed at Shepard’s Sh oes Neiu Spring Dresses For The Junior Miss Price $6.84 ,o $15.84 VAUGHN RAGSDALE Chas. P. Mulholiand. Mgr. r—• I i I I JAY SANDWICH SHOP CHARLOTTE MICH. EARL J. LAVENGOOD Proprietor il •� i ♦ i i i� t • i i i i j i I i I t i i I i! I I i • • t i j i � BEWARE ON APRIL FOOL VOLUME 19 CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN. THURSDAY. MARCH 29. 1945 COME TO THE HOBO HOP ISSUE 11 Second Annual Hobo Hop to be In New Gym Once attain the Girl Reserves art I coming forth with a HoIm Hop. It will Ik In the new gym and the orrheatra from Baton Rapid will furnish the music.' This Is one time when girls can wear the slacks they prefer to lie so comfortable in. and the boys can wear their blue jeans. In this comfortable attire everyone should have a good time. The commit ; let's for this dance are as follows: Orchestra June Smutts. chairman. Mary I.ou Keeler Selling Tickets—Laurel Starr, chair- man. Hetty Sumerix. Beverly Paton. Lois Willard. Mary Lou Bobler. Taking Tickets- Mary I� u Rochester chairman. Beverly Lipsey. Gertrude Heinxc. Lorraine Whltright. Lucille Wflmore. Pop — Carla Farrier, chairman. I aura Cudney. Rosemary Riley. Jan- ette Martens. Shirley Pittenger. Mar- jorie Freed. Decorating — Phyllis Hack, chair man. Betty Montgomery. Maxine Dob brati. Beverly Martin. Bethany Hunt- er Advertising—Donna Rose Clifford, chairman. Mary Ellen Freed. Phyllis Hack. Carolyn Fields. Sandwiches Marjorie I«eVan, chair- man. Rolierta Garvey. Joan Parker. Wilma Boyer. Dixie Lee Aid. Mavis Roy st on. Clean Up—Marian Cheney, chair- man. Barbara Bradley. Louise Lynd. Barbara Parr. Joyce Denison. Rev. McLachlan, Speaker at Final Lenten Service The last of the series of the I enten services was held in the auditorium. March 26. The program was opened by singing Come. Thou Almighty King followed by the prayer by Rev. Fields. Rev. Angus McLachlan of the Free Methodist church, was speak er for this concluding service. His topic was on Jesus love. He j said that Jesus' love never wavered . He wanted us to realize that people ( need God. After Rev. McLachlan concluded. Rev Fields lead the young people in singing. In The Cross of Christ I Glory. Rev. Fields expressed his thanks to the high school people and the ministers for their fine cooperation and Invited the whole audience to at tend the Good Friday service to be held Friday. March 30. at 1:00 p. m at the Congregational church with President Malcolm Boyd Dana of Oli vet college as main speaker. Bible Class Has Speaker What will the second coming of Christ be like? This topic was chosen by Mrs. Klplinger s Bible class as a subject for Rev. Gaylord Smith of the local Gospel church to explain for them March 20. A chart was used by Mr. Smith to show Incidents of the Bible in the order which they happened. As he re lated his beliefs, a chapter from the Scriptures was given to verify what he had said. Only half of the study was completed Tuesday, so Rev. Smith returned March 22 to finish. Hi-Y Has Busy Year Back row—H. Marsh. H. Ackley. J. Gardner. M. Backofan W. Holmes H. Sumerix. M. Tharp. J. Ondra. Middle row—Mr. Anderson. F. Weymouth. T. Treloar. B. Packard. J. Loucks. J. Hess. F. Kane. Front row—W. Webb. B. Jane. C. Arehart. J. Tuckey. R. Vates. J. Pray. V. Gresso. B. Grier. Hi-Y, Ushers, Sells Hot Dogs, Plays Basketball Throughout the year the Hl-Y mem- bers can be seen serving at banquets and ushering for different occasions. The smell of hot dogs will remind you of the football games at which the Hl-Y sold red hots. Jot� Pray, president of the club, calls the meeting to order every Monday night at seven-thirty and Harry Sum- erix reads the minutes of the last meeting. The treasurer is none other than Francis Kane. Under the supervision of Mr. Ander- son. the boys are playing basketball after each meeting. They have played Marshall the Hl-Y hoys and defeated them 43-37. A number of dances have been spon- sored this year by the club. Although it Is an active organization, there are no future plans. Girls Attend Tea Party Entertained by the Charlotte Wo- man's club at a tea. the senior girls and Mrs. Kiplinger. senior adviser, en- joyed a pleasant afternoon. After a short business meeting of the club a talk was given by Dr. Malcolm Boyd Dana, president of Olivet college, on the subject of Molding One's Life. A student from the college sang two se- lections. Served in the home economics room, the refreshments consisted of tea. fruit juice, cake, cookies, and crackers. Barbara Bradley and Beverly Paton were invited to attend the Easter pro- gram at the Congregational church with a member of the club. 1945 Journalism Carnival Tops Previous Record The Journalism Carnival, this year, was the biggest yet held In the high school. The amount taken in was over $53f and the total of the expenses and tax. which will be less than $200. are yet to be taken out of this amount. Norma Tanner of the senior class, won the honor of being queen of the carnival. Student Council Sponsors Friday Night Dance A dance was held Friday. March 16. sponsored by the student council. A small crowd assembled for a gay evening. During the dance. Mr. Schroe- der's record player broke, and while it was being repaired. Miss Beverly Lear from Olivet played several piano selections. Because the record player could not be repaired, the one lielong- ing to the school was brought In and music was furnished fdr the evening after all. Refreshments of cokes were served in the hall by members of the student council. Music Students Attend Grand Ledge Conference Mr. Russell Anderson. Laura Cud- ney. Mary Lou Keeler. Frances Smith, and Jacquelyn Yund journeyed to Grand I edge. March 14. to attend the annual spring concert of the Grand Ledge high school band. This year the concert featured Ia� on- ard Falcone, director of bands of Mich- igan State College, and the Eaton Rapids high school band. Mr. Falcone Is considered an artist on the baritone. His selections were Rondo Caprice by Herbert L. Clarke and Serenade by Franz Schubert. The Eaton Rapids band chose five pieces which included Old Vienna” and Memories of Stephen Foster. Everyone was invited to the home economics room for refreshments and then there was an hour of dancing in the gymnasium. ★★★A Calendar March 29—Hobo Hop (Wear old clothes, kids) March 30 — Easter Vacation (good) April 2—Used clothing and pa- per drive. (A good chance to help in the war.) April 3—End of vacation (ugh) Jack Hess and Betty Sumerix Head ’45 Class Upper Ten Averages Above 3.36; Hess’ Rating Highest Since 1940 With averages of 3.89 and 3.76 re- spectively. Jack Hess and Betty Sum- erix take bows as this year's vale- dictorian and salutatorian. Jack Hess entered Charlotte schools in the fifth grade, coming from Battle Creek and attended the Hawthorne school. A member of the P.T.A. re- creation committee and the student council. Jack has done much to en- courage various activities and enter- tainment for the students during the past two years. He has majors in mathematics and English, and. having B successfully passed the Ed- dy aptitude test qualifying him for training as a ra- dar technician, plans to leave for training immedi- ately after graduation. Hesides compiling a fine scholastic record. Betty is secretary of the Stu- dent Council, has been active in sever- al social organizations, and has held a Job at the hospital after school for about two years. She took a commer- cial course until this year when she changed to a college preparatory course to enable her to enter Cadet Nurse training next fall. The remaining eight persons placed scholastically in the order named make up the ten highest in the class: Virginia Shaw. Carla Farrier. Barbara Bradley. Marjorie LeVan. Joseph Pray. Mary Ellen Freed. Beverly Lipsey. and Phyllis Wietzke. Two of the girls. Virginia Shaw and Beverly Lipsey. are rural stud Ms and came here to school in the ninth grade. Carla Far- rier entered the Hawthorne school from Grand Ledge in the sixth grade and Marjorie LeVan transferred here from Sunfield in her Junior year. Both are ac- tive in various organiza- rne school P tions. Barbara Bradley Is a member of the Charhian staff, and both she and Phyl- lis Wietzke. who has taken part in many musical activities, expect to attend Michigan State College next fall. Joseph Pray is well-known to every student because of his interest in ath- letics. He has won many letters in various sports nnd ha been taking a college preparatory course. Mary El- len Freed, this year's secretary of Girl Reserves, plans on entering Cadet Nurse training. Ratings are computed by averaging the marks for three and one-half years, figuring an A as 4. B as 3. C as 2. and D as 1. The highest possible score is 4.00. Jack's average of 3.S9 is the highest since 1940 when Shirley Bring graduated with a perfect 4.00. Upper ten averages are all 3.36 or more. Alumni News Robert Lipsey has been spending tr furlough with his parents. Students from M.S.C. are now en- joying their spring vacation. Jack Krieg has been home on a fur- lough. Page 2 ORANGE BLACK (Mem be Iit.l92l) ORANGE BLACK N Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 625 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Publisher ..................... Geraldine Harmon Managing Editor .................. Beverly Paton Sports Editor .................... Beverly Martin Alumni Editor .................. Joyce Sutherland Exchange Editor .................... Lois Willard Editor-In-Chief .................. Sally Sterrett Business Manager ............. Mary I ou Caughey Circulation Manager ............ Lena Mae Halgh Treasurer .........................Betty Kulison Advertising Manager .............. Dorcne Wright Ass't Advertising Mgr..............Norma Tanner Faculty Adviser .................. Winifred Wells Reporters .......... Harry Ackley, Dick Beechler. Barbara Bradley. Lou Ella Frey. Roger Gay. Rosemary Lynd. Norma Marshall. C. M. Morey. Reta Payne. Any Old Clothes ? ? ? Through co-operation from the Boy Scouts. State Troops. Woman's club. Lions club, the schools, etc.. there will lie a clothing collection taken on Monday. April 2. The State Troops and Boy Scouts will pick it up. the Woman's club will sort it out. and the Student Council of the high school will be re- sponsible for the packing of it. There will be boxes to put the clothing in at each of the schools. The paper drive is combining with this clothing drive and people can leave the clothes out with the papers and they will la? picked up by the Scouts and State Troops. The need of this clothing drive is great: all this will go to the needy und destitute in war- devasted countries. Each one can help by giving away any old clothes that are out of date, too small or that which the owner is tired of. The United National Clothing Collection will 1h conducted under the sponsorship of a national committee and is going on all over the nation during the month of April. The goal is 150.000.000 pounds of cloth- ing. This will be the only national drive that is to be conducted in the United States in the spring of 1945 for foreign war relief purposes. Everyone in the war torn countries needs cloth- ing badly and it is scarce where they are. Good substantial used clothing is needed for both winter and summer wear. You have some you don’t need, so give! ! ! ! All this clothing that is given should be washed but does not need to 1m ironed. Most urgentl needed are infants' wear, men's and boys' garments, women's and girls’ garments, caps and knitted headwear, landing, shoes, usable rem- nants. and piece goods. This clothing will la dis- tributed to the needy without any discrimination of any kind. It will go to a common pool and can- not l e marked for a specific country. Most all of us have someone we think a lot of that’s In the service or a relative somewhere over- seas and would like to help and here is a very small thing we can do and are able to do and costs no money and hardly any work. So on April 2 bring all your old clothes to one of the schools or leave them out in front of your house. You'll be help- ing the war effort a lot. Help Me To Live! Ouch! Please! Why can’t you la? more careful? How do you expect me ever to grow? Do you want me to la dried up all my life? These are the thoughts that go through the roots of the grass out in front of the school as the students walk over it. Just what would happen to you growing students, if you were always trampled on? Play fair, do your part to help make the lawn greener und give it a fair chance to grow. Letter of Appreciation We, the Charlotte high school students would like to take this space to express our appreciation to the East Lansing students for their kind letter after the tournament. We ladleve In good sportsmanship und are I continuously striving to uphold this belief. Easter Hippity-hop. hippity-hop. (crunch-crunch). eh- What’s up. Doc? Have you all been good little hoys and girls? If you have then you can be sure of a visit from the little Easter bunny. On Easter every one brings out a new hat and goes to church. When Easter Sunday is past we heave a sigh and eat all the ice cream we so grudingly gave up for Ix?nt. But Easter should mean more than the ending of I ent. It should mean the beginning—the begin- ning of a more Christ Ian year. With the ending of Lent you should not stop being charitable, but continue practicing love and good will. Let Easter mean a real resurrection in each of us of the finest ideals of young manhood and womanhood. Tattle Tales No. Bev. that doesn't look like it. These words were very familiar to Bob Hart. But when? ? ? ? Ray Mohre! How dare you to kid the hags! School life seemed pretty unpopular a certain Monday (Ah. I ansing) Keith Frey thinks he is pretty strong after ram- ming his hand through the locker room window. What are all the physical fitm-ss la� ys complain- ing ulatut? It could be that the senms In their trousers aren't holding out. Has Laurel Starr turned savage? ? Joe. what happened to your arm? Has Bob Bandsfield fallen for a dark haired senior girl?? Who is the new boy that Delores Stanke is going with? It Is reported Miss Wesche has a pain In the neck. Who gave it to her? I oken of Gratitude The seniors and especially the journalism students wish to express their sincere appreciation to the students and teachers who participated in the journalism carnival. Can You Imagine ? ? ? Louise (Sis) Shaull looking white again? Ray Mohre without sarcasm? Omle Hart as a six-footer? Dick Schneckenberger off girls? Dick Beechler with small feet? Jack Hess acting stupid? Those ninth grade girls talng serious and nor- mal? Betty and Sue being separated? John Cueball’’ Loucks with long hair? Leora Swift with straight hair? The seniors forgetting their trip? Everett Zim” Zimmerlee going with only one girl out of town? The Hags , giving in ot the sport fiends ? Me not being catty? Social Event of the Years At a tea party given by his royal hlghm-� n Dickey Beechler. many of the celebrities of the class of forty-five clashed together ugain. I ena Mao llaigh. Betty Rultson, and Uu Ella Frey, nos known as the successors to the once famous An drew Sisters, renewed uequuintanee with their old flames Virgil Archer. Roddy Yates, and Jim Thorn ton. respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mohre. lira R. Mohre being the former Rhoda Ottney. mine with their small family of fifteen to Join with Mr and Mrs. LaVern Ruum (nee llev I'uton) and lltti. eight curly heads. After a long separation from her fiance Be . Martin was again united with Harry Ackley who runs the Churlotle Beverage Service. Gertrude Heinze. fat lady of the Itiug Ling Brothers, came with two other freaks known as Zombie Tuckey, now n tight rope walker and Calvin Csatlos. the midget of the same circus. En- tertainment was furnished by Queenlo” Tanner partner of Scurvy Trutnley now playing in the street located any place the people will let him play. Sally Sterrett ami Louise Shaull did an under water ballet in the fish pond with Dick Schneckenberger acting as the fountain of youth. Hostess and wife of the host. Norma Marshall serv- ed the company a delightful lunch of water and salted crackers which was followed by a hasty exit ot Jack Hess and Barbara Bradley, the cause ladng mule indigestion. Souvenirs of Baby Mary and Buttertoes” candy bars were given. Although the guests had a marvellous time, bachelor Roger Gay and old maid Lois Willard were unable to be present due to a few complications. They were not able to saw the iron bars away and couldn't pick the hooks to get out of the strait jackets. But later they managed to get out and drove up in the Sanatorium's garbage truck. We will leave this happy madhouse before any more of the guests appear. Orchids and Onions Onions to— The people in the high school that think the sign please means to please walk on the grass around the school grounds. To the kids who travel between Lansing and Charlotte about twice a week. To the p -ople who skip classes. Orchids to— The people who co-operated So willingly with the Journalism Carnival to make it a success. To East I ansing for the appreciation letter. To the property-men and girls who help with make-up and costumes In assemblies. Mrs. Mead Tells Walking into the principal's office this particular afternoon I found Mrs. Mead busy as usual. This time she was clicking away on a typewriter as though her life depended on the material she was doing. After she had finished this work. I ventured to ask her a few questions but found that she was hardly in one place long enough to get much material. Mrs. Mead was the former Margaret Miller grad- uated from Otsego high school. While in high school, she said, that she enjoyed mathematical sub- jects the most. The years that she was in high school were those directly after World War No. 1 und many returning war veterans were finishing their education. This added to a rather small high school attendance. Yes. styles have changed she stated when asked about clothes. Not very many girls had yet bobbed their hair. None wore makeup, except a few who wore powder. Dresses were not much longer than they are now. but were made very straight and long waisted. About the time Mrs. Mead entered college, styles were changing again. This time the girls were all having their hair tabbed and dresses were much longer and uneven hems were the latest fad. The college she chose was Western State Teach- er's College In Kalamazoo. While at college she took more mathematics and after her graduation in 1924. she went to Clin- ton where she started teaching in the fall. She taught mathematics for two years, and then came to Charlotte with her liustand. Eurl Mead, and made her home here. After a year ns house wife she came to the high school and worked In the superindentent's office two years. While here she also substituted as mathematics teacher. After this she resumed her roll ns house wife until she assumed her present position ns secre tary to the high school principal. ORANGE dL BLACK Page 3 Coach Gobel Reveals Annual Track Schedule Beginning the truck schedule this sruson. will be a meet at Hast Lansing April 20. This year should be very promising as there are nine lettermen returning. The team has the following setup: April 20 Fast Lunning tthere). May 4—Eaton Rapids (here). May 8 Hastings (there). May 11 Allegan (there). Muy 19 Regtonals at Owosso. May 22—East Lansing (conference meet, there). May 26 East Lansing (state meet, there). One or two dual meets may l� e ar- ranged with different schools luter on in the season. Coach (iobel stated that thirty-two new suits have been issued to boys this period. He hopes about twenty or thirty more toys will take up track this spring. Let's buy more stamps and bonds. Buy Your Bonds Here First National Bank .Make An Appointment Now For A Complete Spring Change Over for Y’our Car Baum’s Standard Service WASHING LUBRICATION Phone � 177 Tennis Team Underway The tennis team, not being as lucky as the track squud. has only three re- turning lettermen. but Is fortunate In having a four letterman from Dowagiar joining the squad. Without the aid of a coach they are trying to mold a team around these four boys, and those that will be coming in. The lettermen re- turning are Jack Hess. Bob Hart, and Wayne Holmes. To date there are only six meets scheduled, the first l eing with East Lansing there on May 9. All )K ys wishing to play either doubles or singles are welcome to par ticipate. Physical Fitness Class Remains Indoors The physical fitness class Is still inside, because it is too cold and damp at the present to go outside, as the boys have to lie on the ground far some of the training. The boys have tumbling, boxing, dally calisthenics, and basketball on Fridays in the gym. during the winter time. Their spring days will be track and obstacle courses. Just as soon as it is warm, the boys will l e going over the top” out on the back school ground. Remember the Hobo Hop. MAUSOLEUMS MARKERS MONUMENTS R. W. Carr Granite Co. 113 W. Lawrence Ave. Charlotte, Michigan DELICIOUS HOT FUDGE Main Sweet Shop HOT CHOCOLATE JOHNSON’S H-C SINCLAIR SERVICE Corner of Main and Henry SAVE YOUR CAR BY SENSIBLE LUBRICATION STOP AT THE TEXACO STATION FOR SERVICE CHECKUPS COMMUNITY OIL CO. Hi-Y Basketball Game The Charlotte HI-Y boys entertained Marshall HI-Y here March 5. with u thrilling hasketbull game. Mr. Ander- son w as in charge of the game for the evening. Charlotte clipped the Marshall club with a score of 42-37. Marshall was very unlucky until in the last quarter, when they scored most of their points. Joe Bray was high point man with 14 points for Charlotte and Kelly for Murshull with 15. Winning Team Given Party Because of an agreement between lie two teams of the Charhian staff (hat the one selling the most books would lie guests of the losing group, a party was held Friday. March 16 by tin osing team at Marian Ball's home with Dick Cooper's group honored. The party started at 8:00 o'clock with twelve attending. After indoor games of Chinese check- ers were played, every one went out- doors to pluy games on the lawn. Refreshments of pepsl-cola. potato chlpB, weiners. and ice cream were ser- ved. The party was enjoyed by every- one. Joe: What did the fountain pen say to the paper? Moe: I couldn't imagine. Joe: I dot an I on you. COMPLIMENTS OF EATON FLEETWING Wright Radio Shop Popular Sheet Music and Music Supplies Store Hours 4:00 to 6:00 P. M. Week Days Except Thursday 2:00 to 9:00 P. M.. Saturday 120' 2 South Main • Phone 288 I'm A ’45er I've not a care, not a worry When I go. I’m in a hurry. I'm chucked full of lousy jive. I'm a senior of '45. My hair Is waving in the breeze My pants are baggy in the knees. I'm always late when I arrive For I'm a senior of '45. I never speak in a quiet tone. You'll very seldom find me home. Of very little I'm deprived. For I'm a senior of '45. My head is big and like a hull My piggie bank is never full. But I am glad to tie alive. And be a senior of '45. Exchange. Mike: Mother wants a pound of floor wax. Salesman: I’m sorry, all we have is sealing wax. Mike: Don't be silly. Who'd want to wax the celling? I Village Constable (to drivers In headon collision) Now. gentlemen. I want to know which of your two curs hit the other first. CHENEY FUNERAL HOME A. C. Cheney • Gordon C. Cheney Phone 331 Neiu Spring Dresses For The Junior Miss Price $6.84 t„ $15.84 VAUGHN RAGSDALE Chat. P. Mulholland. Mgr. CHARLOTTE CAFE “THE HOME OF GOOD FOOD” We Serve from a Sandwich to a Banquet MUNGER HARDWARE CO. HARDWARE JOHN DEERE FARM IMPLEMENTS PLUMBING SUPPLIES DUPONT PAINT Sandwiches Easter Calls for New Shoes SUNDAES - MALTEDS yl . Greet Easter in a Pair of Our New Meet Your Friends At 1 PUMPS — TIES or SANDALS Rationed or Non-Rationed Come in and Let Us Show Them To You MURL and IRENE’S 503 E. HENRY Fred Murray Company Page 4 ORANGE A. BLACK Sgt. Satterlee Tells of Visit To Holy Land Bible Scenes Made More Real After Sight- Seeing Tour Visiting Jerusalem and the Holy Land was an experience of Staff Sgt. Elwood Satterlee of the 9th Air Force who told of some of his impressions in on Interview when he was home re- cently after 26 months overseas. He has lw«-n in tht Ai Corps sin. «• I . cember. 1942. Sgt. Satterlee first was sent to India and from there to Egypt. While in Egypt he. along with a large group of soldiers, had the opportunity of visit- ing the Holy Land. This trip was arranged by the Red Cross and was taken on a ten day furlough. Palestine, the 'Sarge states, is ruled and controlled by Great Bri- tain. There seems to be a great con- flict between the German Jews and the Arabs in the country. Gives Impression of Land On asking Sgt. Satterlee what im- pression the fellows got from seeing the Holy I and . he said, that he be- lieved that after visiting this country, it was a lot easier and more interest- ing to study the Bible for this made everything seem more real. It also left a vivid picture in the fellows' minds that they will never forget. Jerusalem is divided into two dls tlnct parts. he explained. There Is an old Jerusalem and a new Jeru- salem. the one separated from the other by u huge thick wall which has a large gate which serves as a passage. New Jerusalem is commercialized and the people dress more in the Euro pean style. The town has factories, movies and large stores such as you find in America. Old World is Different You can’t imagine the difference between the old and new Jerusalem. On entering the old you seem to Im in almost unother world. Everything is carried on in the primitive style! of the lime of Christ. The people! dress like those of the Bible time, with the same wrap around dress. It is nothing to see a farmer plowing with an old wooden, hand made plow, with | a camel and a cow hitched together.] BICYCLES REPAIRED YATES HARDWARE or even a donkey and a cow. Jerusalem is located on a hill. From here you can. in a short time, walk to Hi. Mount of Olives, where Christ is said to have spent long hours pray- ing. From here you can look down upon the Dead Sea. It is really more oeautiful than you can imagine. The water Is the bluest that I have ever seen. It is bluer than the sky itself.” While on tour of Palestine and Jeru- salem the group wus accompanied by h guide who took them to every place of historical significance. The Sarge” said the people lived in villages and had small farms out- side. This country is warm and dead- ly dry although it is very cold in the desert in the winter. Don't forget clothing drive, Monday. PRAY COMPANY • • FURNITURE and UNDERTAKING PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICE Jtevenscn fti die FOR Better Photographs Keep Your Car Protected During (he Muddy Spring Weather with Gulflex Lubrication BRACY’S GULF SERVICE Phone 9164 Jokes 1st Hunter: Hey. Bill . 2nd Hunter: Yeah. 1st Hunter: Are you all right? 2nd Hunter: Yeah. 1st Hunter: Then I’ve shot a bear.” Mr. Mead: “Darling, did you s.-w the button on my coat? Mrs. Mead: No. sweetheart. I couldn't find a button, but it's n right now. I sewed up the button hole.” Mr. Grindall: How is it you can- not answer any of my questions?.' Betty L.: Well. If I could, what would be the use of my coming here? Pocket Knives Flashlights K U T S C H E S HARDWARE Guns Ammunition BEST WISHES Young’s Jewelry Shop GIFTS THAT LA8T” Phone 637 Expert Repairing COMPLETE STOCK OF NEW FURNITURE Now is the time to pick Him or Her a TABLE LAMP • UNFINISHED DRESSER • DESK or OTHER ARTICLES For a Graduation Present Trading Post We also Buy and Sell U8ED FURNITURE Trudy Hall Jrs. Frocks RCSEACRE $6.95 10 $10.95 HCWER Smartly Styled to Suit the Phone 266 High School Girls Sizes 9 to 15 EATON COUNTY Fred A. Richey Co. SAVINGS BANK Watch Our Window For Spring Shoes CHARLOTTE HOME DAIRY TRY OUR MEALS AT THE GREEN LIGHT RESTAURANT GOOD HOT LUNCHES BEN H. FELSKA. Prop. THOSE TASTY Frozen Malteds nave lour reel A-Kayeo at Shepard's Shoes Shelden Lumber Co. LUMBER, BUILDER’S SUPPLIES PAINTS - FUEL L. L. Johnson Lumber Co. 563 N. Main St. Phone 379 Charlotte, Michigan LUMBER, COAL PHONE No. 9 Clever Implement Coal Company ALLIS-CHALMERS FARM IMPLEMENTS COAL an COKE PHONE 155-W Clothing nml Fappr tollrrlion. April 2 Wind I an Von Spare Thai They 4 an I nc? ★ MH.it iii-lh:loi l o. PRI.VTEKK Spring is Here Yea. Hoo! VOLUME 19 ORANGE BLACK ______“THE CHAKHIAN”________ CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN. THURSDAY. APRIL 12. 1945 Seven More Weeks of School ISSUE 12 Charhian Staff Faces Deadline Staff Suffers Loss of Cheney; Cooper to Leave Scon 45 Charhian Under Way Profreu 1« being rapidly made by the Charhlun staff to complete this year’s annual. The pictures have been sent in. the engraving for the class pictures is completed and nearly all of the sport material Is finished. Dif-1 fering from last year's yearbook of black with gold printing, the cover this time will be dark green with white printing. Because of the short-j age of paper It was necessary to cut down 25% on the weight of the book. Engraving for the Charhian is be- ing done by Jahn Ollier Engraving Co. in Chicago and the printing by McG.rath-DeFoe Co. From the staff. Harold Cheney Is | now in the Navy and Richard Cooper Is expecting to leave soon. Approximately $540 was taken in by the carnival. From this amount $215.53 was taken out for expenses leaving an estimated $324.47 net profit for the annual. Top Row—Mi � Wells. C. Csatlos. D Cooper, R. Payne, F. Kane, J. Thornton, H. Cheney. Bottom Row—R. Hart, B. Bradley. B. Lipsey, F. Smith. C. M. Morey. M. Ball, C. Farrier. Eleventh Band Festival Scheduled for April IS Revelli To Direct Massed Bands In Olivet College Gym The annual band festival Is to be featured in the Olivet College gym- nasium. Thursday April 19. Schools from this area will compete. The evening is divided into two parts. First, the individual bands will play a composition directed by their own hand-master, followed by Mr. Revelll leading all the bands in mass performance. The bands will meet at Olivet col- lege for one all-day workout. Sec- tional rehearsals will he from eleven In the morning to one o'clock In the afternoon. Massed band rehearsals will be in the McKay gymnasium at two fifteen while the twlrlers will meet at the high school. Individual bands will submit the name and composer of their piece to Mr. Samuel Robinson, the chairman, of the band festival as a precaution against repetition of compositions. Band masters are issued the name, composer, and publisher of the com- position to he used in the festival. This Is the list of numbers to be played by the massed bands: “The National Anthem.” arranged by Yod- er; Adoremus te” and Sanctus , ar- ranged by Harvey; Overture. Nobil- ity by Charles O'Neil; Italian Polka by Charles O'Neil; A Passing Fancy.” by Jewel; The Waltz King . by Hummel; and Too-Rn-Loo-Ra-Loo- Ra” by J. R. Shannon. A series of five musical scores to be played by the band ns a salute to the armed forces is: t’.S. Field Ar- tillery” and Stars and Stripes For- ever by Sousa; Anchors A weigh . Marine Hymn, and Army Air Corps, arranged by Yoder. Music lovers are Invited to attend the evening concert at eight o'clock. Buy Your Youth Center Ticket. Juniors Make Plans for Annual Prom to Be May 18, New Gym At last plans for one of the biggest occasions of the year are getting un- derway. Many juniors are working hard to make perfect their contribu- tion to one of the school's best and most colorful event, tin Junior and senior prom. Committees have been set up as follows; Program: Joyce Denison, chair- man; John Gardner. Barbara Parr. Food: Margery Wilmore. chair- man: Venice Parr. Tom Martin, and Jack Terrill. Decorations: Maxine Dobbratz. chairman; Carolyn Field. Rowland Baker. Marian Cheney. Harry Sum- erlx and Tom Treloar. Invitations: Bethany Hunter. Rose- mary Riley, and Eileen Pundik. The date set for the prom is May eighteenth. Bible Study Class Speaker Easter was the theme of tht talk Reverend Mclaichlan. pastor of the Free Methodist Church, presented to Mrs. Kipllnger’s Bible Study class March 29. He spoke on the Resurrection of Christ, who carried His cross, ami also where He made His appearances when He reappeared after Ills death. Reverend McLachlan is one of several speakers who has appeared before the Bible Study class. It’s a Cornin’ Kids April 13—Cheerleaders' conference (Don’t get hoarse). April 19—Band festival — Olivet (More good music). April 19 — Footllghteers meeting (Last meeting of year). April 20—Juniors sponsor dance (Let's all turn out). April 24—Track meet at Battle Creek (Good luck. boys). April 26—Orange and Black (More news). Home Ec. Students Making Kits for Boys Overseas The advanced home economics stu- dents are making utility kits for servicemen overseas. Many articles are carried in these kits such as candy bars, and razor blades. The fourth year students are having a study on a home nursing unit. Mrs. Kramer, registered nurse, demonstrat- ed making empty beds for patients and giving bed baths. The students visited the hospital to acquaint them with It and to give them added information on their study of nursing. Dr. Stucky gave an Interesting talk last week. A movie. Reward Unlimited was shown con- cerning cadet nursing; also two cadet nurses were visitors from St. Law- rence Hospital in loosing. Miss Gertin, from the Charlotte Health Department, spoke Friday on nursing as a career. Here s Your Chance Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, there is going to be a 10th annual national essay contest on What Americanism Means To Me. All senior high students are eligible to enter. There are three local prizes being offered, first, a twenty-five dollar war bond: second, ten dollars in cash; and the third, five dollars in cash. The best essay will be sent to the state and the one chosen there will he sent to the national contest. Some of the rules are as follows: Essays should he between five hun- dred and one thousand words In length, and must be original. A paper of more than one thousand words is automatically disqualified. Essays will be Judged on: (a) Literary construction, fifty per cent, lb) Interpretative views, twenty-five per cent, and (c) patriotic Inspiration, twenty-five per cent. The papers may be handed to any English teacher or to Miss Wells on or before April 20. Wood, Reister Latest War II Casualties Gus Rodeman Escapes Death By Inches Two former Charlotte school stu- dents are reported killed in official telegrams received by nearest of kin last week: Donald Reister. in Manila and Loon Wood, also In the Philip- pines. Starting in his sophomore year, Leon was active in football, inter- class sports and track. He grad- uated in 1943. Formerly of the class of 42. Don was manager of the foot- ball team for two years. Don has a brother now In the European front. Captain Phillip Doug- las Reister. also of Charlotte High. Leon has a brother Louts and four sisters. Feleniece. Oral. Genevieve and Joanne, the two latter now in school. Gus Rodeman. from ex '45. was re- ported wounded while fighting in fhe Pacific area, landing near him. the shock of a mortar shell, paralyzed both his arms preventing him from moving. While lying paralyzed, an- other mortar shell landed next to his ear but did not explode. Coming from behind him a Japanese soldier was ready to stab him with his saber when another American soldier swift- ly saved his life by shooting the enemy soldier. Senior Class Votes for This Year’s Invitations A senior class meeting was held Thursday. March 29. to determine the type of invitations and namecards that will be used this year. The invitations that were at last decided upon were plain white with a silver emblem in one corner with the school’s initials on it, and a ship hearing the numbers 1945 in another corner. The word Commencement was writ- ten across the front. There was a choice between eugraving or process- ed printing for the cards, but the class voted for the engraved. Also, it was voted to omit having the class role on the back of the invitations. Ninth Annual Band Bounce To Be Presented May I 1 Under Mr. Anderson's direction, this year’s Band Bounce plans are be- ing made. May 11 is the date which has been set for the annual attrac- tion that will be held In the uudl- torium. The Tonettes from the grades and the cadet band will each play two numbers. The senior band will play several selections consisting of a novelty, two overtures, a popular piece, a few of Straus’ melodies and service songs. John Steward will play a saxophone solo. Service stars replacing our boys. ORANGE A BLACK Page 2 ORANGE BLACK Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 625 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Publisher..................Geraldine Harmon Beverlv Martin Joyce Sutherland; Lois Willard Editor-In-Chief Sally Sterrett 1 Mary Lou Caughey Circulation Manager.. Lena Mae Halgh Betty Rulison Dorene Wright Assistant Advertising Manager Norma Tanner Renorters Harry Ackley. Richard Beecbler. Barbara Bradley. Rosemary Lynd. Morey, and Rita Lou Ella Frey. Roger Gay.! Norma Marshall. Clara Mae Payne. Live and Don’t Let Live? Ah Spring! Greetings, friends and victims! I'll bet you’re surprised to see me. aren’t you? You didn't even realize I was anywhere near did you? Before 1 go any further, let me Introduce myself. Some Imaginative character named me Huber— Huber the Tuber, to be exact, and you can read all about me in a book by the same name in the library. My business is consumption—at least that's what it used to be called until some high-falutln so-and-such renamed it tuberculosis. These modern minded individuals are making it harder and harder for me to continue. It used to be “live and let live but people are pretty prejudiced against T.B. nowadays. Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, was my first enemy, and although he didn’t know the cause of T.B. and his treatment was vague, he did recog- nize the value of good food and good health prac- tices. Alas, someone Is always trying to curb the night-life for the sake of health! Then along came this fellow l aennec with the thingumajig called a stethoscope that enabled him to listen to what was taking place in the lungs of my victims. Ha. ha’ Smart man. but I got even with him—he died at the age of forty-five and I’ll give you three guesses as to the cause of ex- piration. It remained for Koch. Roentgen, and Pirquet. however, to further eliminate my successfulness with the discovery of the tuberculin germs, the X-ray. and the tuberculin test. The future isn’t looking as bright as it used to. This organized opposition is rather cooking my goose to say the least! Just remember, though, others weren't aware of my presence until they had those X-rays taken, and now the Eaton County Health Department Is going to X-ray all of you seniors and juniors. Curses! Now I will be out of a job! Been nice knowing you anyway. How They Spent Easter Vacation When asked what she did during Easter vaca- tion. Norma Marshall stated “I gadded most of the time, listened to the radio and naturally ate lots of Easter eggs. I liked the red ones best. Wilene Haun visited Olivet High School and went to Battle Creek during the vacation. Dawn Jakeway went to Park lake. Ronald Brown worked every day and at nights had dates with—guess whom? Rosemary Lynd spent her time traveling to Eaton Rapids. Grand Rapids, and Lansing. Mike Pietrogallo ate everything in sight. Joey Tuckey fussed around. Ethel Van Goethem stayed home and enjoyed Easter vacation. Dorothy Pratt did nothing, the same as usual. Frances Smith journeyed to Detroit and spent the week end with relatives. Joy comes, grief goes, we know not how; Everything is happy now. Everything is upward striving; ’Tls as easy now for the heart to be true As for grass to be green or skies to be blue. 'Tis the natural way of living. James Russell Lowell. There are so many things that go to make spring beautiful. Just as the trees get new leaves so do people grow new and different souls from the beauty and essence of the spring season By growing a new soul we mean ridding ourselves of all the old griefs and sorrows. We forget all of the lingering prejudices and turn our hate into a love for everyone and everything. We often wonder why these things are so. but it must be as Lowell said. “'Tis the natural way of living. Or perhaps It is the warmth of the sun on our backs: the young, strong, blades of grass at our feet; the new found love of a fellow and his girl holding hands as they pass our way. not seeing you or me but Just each other; or perhaps it Is the smell of the violets in the air. All of these things entwine to make the spring really beautiful, but perhaps more important, to make people beau- tiful in the Innermost part of their hearts. That is what spring does. POEM A senior stood on the R.R. track A train was coming faat. The train got off the R.R. track. To let the senior pass. Bog ami Girl of the Week This little lady was in arithmetic class when your reporter found her. This cute, blond haired, blue eyed, friendly, eighth grade girl is a horse- woman. In fact horse-back riding is her favorite pastime. If you want to find her first hour in the morn- ing all you need to do is to go to Mrs. Weymouth’s office. When asked about her favorites she said lemon pie was her favorite dish. Literature is the sub- ject she enjoys most. Blue rates pretty high with her because It matches her eyes. She Is nearly always seen with Mary Lou and Shirley Nell is her present heart flame. As you have no doubt guessed this Is Barbara Lou Jordan After trying for two days your reporter finally caught this tall, good looking, brown haired, blue eyed, eighth grade boy on his way to the assembly. As he enjoys movies so much, he was very anxious to get off again. He has been active in all Junior high sports and he will be glad when he can go out for football, os thut Is his favorite. Mac’s is one of his hang-outs and he is al- ways seen with Carl. Bob and Duane. When asked about his girl friend he said, they’re all allright, but that's going a little too far. Pumpkin pie rates high on his list of favorite dishes. Hay- rides are also tops with him. He has an older brother known as Zim . so if you haven’t already guessed, this Is Neil Zimmer- lee. Mr. Grindall tin the middle of a joke): Have I told this one before?” Physics class: Yes . “Grindy : Good! You probably will under- stand it this time I know girls gossip but It’s heard that the locker room boys know some good stories! What If You Were......... A Boy Laurel Starr- -l would treat the girls more decent. Mary Lou Keeler—I wouldn't express my opinion unless I meant It. Mrs. Iuach—I would demand that girls leave my clothes alone. Phyllis Goodrich—I wouldn't be so two-faced Mrs. Weymouth—Act like a gentleman Eileen Pundlk—I would act my ago. Shirley Plttcnger—I wouldn't be so conceited Marian Bull—No last minute dales. Marilyn Sutherland—Get there on time Mary Ellen Freed—I wouldn't use gymnastics on a girl friend. Melody Hussey—I would be more bashful. Dawni Jakeway—Act like a gentleman, not a sissy. Carolyn Field—Get a butch haircut. Mrs. Mead—Hope 1 wouldn’t make my parents ashamed of my actions. Mrs. Kipllnger—When girls wear slacks, would wear a dress, u homely, unattractive one. to show them my utter disgust! Janice Granstrom—Treat girls as equals, not as a lower form of animal life. A Girl Junior King—When a lmy friend asked me for a date I would either answer him yes or no instead of heutlng around the bush. Maurice Tharp—On a date I would be ready when he arrived. Russ Santee—I would try to co-operate. J. T. Odell—1 would help furnish the Gas!!! Gordon Sparks—On a date I would come financially equipped. (Help the financially em- barrassed l� oys. I Harry Ackley—I wouldn't dress like a boy! Rod Yates—I wouldn’t move away to another town. Wendell Ripley—1 would quit trying to drive a car. John Ijoucks—I would keep my mouth shut. Bert Jane—1 wouldn't paint my legs so they would look like a telephone pole. Hans I angtuauck—I would ask the boys for dates. (I’m bashful.) Mr. Mead—I would dress like a lady and con- duct myself In a dignified manner. Maynard Ells—I would at least wear niy dresses to my knees. Wayne Holmes—I would go crazy. Tattle Tales Ah Spring Here's a vote for Barbie McKeag and Doug Mul- holland—one of CHS’s cutest couples. Ah Spring You'd better watch out folks! Dick Cooper and Omle Hart are becoming expert house breaker . Ah Spring Congratulations are in order for Norma and Dan. Ah Spring Personal nomination for this week’s prettiest lady in CHS—Norma Marshall. Ah Spring Sure is sad to see all these boy leaving. Ah Spring Some of the seniors are sprouting new watches for graduation. Nice going, kids. Ah Spring More assemblies! More assemblies! More as- semblies! How about another teachers’ assembly? Remember last year? Ah Spring Has everyone enjoyed reading Black Boy ? Ah Spring You wouldn’t know most of the students If you'd seen them all dressed up Easter Sunday. Too bad they don’t look like that more often. Ah Spring Ah! Ah! Watch out for spring fever. Ah Spring Handheld! No more of those parties! They’re demoralizing! Ah Spring Hey fellas! Do you like the braids your girls are wearing? Ah Spring Remember way back when the library tables used to be full of Juniors and seniors? What we wouldn’t do to bring those days back! Ah Spring Is it serious? Mary Ix� u Keeler—Keith Frey. Ah Spring Bell rang—Gotta go. Ah Spring ORANGE BLACK Page 3 Cheerleaders Meet for Conference Th cheerleader of six schools. Raton Rapid , Everett. Grand Ledge. Mason. Howell, and Charlotte, are meeting in Charlotte. April 13. in the home economics room for a potluck supper. Afterwards there will be a program. The � upper Is being furnished by the cheerleaders of C.H.8. and the tables will be decorated with a meg- aphone and candles for a centerpiece. The purpose of the conference is to make more friends and for each group from the various schools to get ideas for yells and pep meetings. Hi-Y Convention Cancelled Due to traveling conditions, the Hi-Y State Convention, which was to be at Owosao. is to be called off. The convention was to take place April 17. however, there is going to be a district convention at Eaton Rapids Instead, with the same date. April 17. BOUSKA SON WALLPAPER and PAINT FLOOR SANDING Phone 344-W 107 W. Lawrence Watch Our Window For Spring Shoes Have Your Feet X-Rayed at Shepard's Sh oes Interclass Track Meet To Be Held April Eleventh The postponed Interclass track i meet will be held Wednesday. April 11. The ones participating will be students from all the ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades. The meet will lie run as any other but the points will he determined according to the grades. The ones who will participate are: seniors, Ray Mohre. Harry Ackley. George McDonald. Joe Pray. Francis Kane. Dick Cooper, and Calvin Csat- los; juniors. Don Moore. Donald Hice. Floyd Weymouth. Milton Horn. Keith Frey. Hilding Krusell. Jack Martin. Phillip Bursley. John Loucks. Boh Wolcott. Chuck Weaver. Stanley Haigh. Boh Packard, and Pat McLane; next are the sophomores with Boh Mohre. Richard Huffman. Douglas White, Albert Foster. Boh White. El- wood Clark. Maynard Ells. Eric Furu. Donald Furu. Alfred Williams. Boh Dehler, Richard King: and last come the freshmen with Ernest Piatt. Ray- mond Radee. Milford Mason. Duane Rosenhrook. Russell Myers. Arthur Fox. Edward Mayne. and Raymond Dane. Boys! Attention! ! ! ! ! For the first time in three years the Charlotte high school has organ- ized a golf team. Under the direction of Mr. Clark Mutna. the teams will practice whenever the weather per- mits. The club membership bought by the school states that not more than ten can play at any one time, one must have his own clubs, and balls. Anyone who wishes to try out may sign up with Mr. Muma or Dick Beechler. RCSEACRt fLOWIRJ Phone 266 Roving Reporter Gets Tips on Favorite Sports In an effort to give some added knowl- edge on some of the following Imys you already know, a roving reporter Inquired into the sportsmans world to find out what sport they like best and why. Here are a few of their fav- orites. Tennis: This sport ranks first on Roger Gay's list. His reason for choosing tennis was. Tennis is a good, clean, healthy sport. You hove to understand It to know how to play and you need to have constant prac- tice to become a good player. 1 have made many new friends during the three years I have played. I pass on some advice to those newcomers who are interested. You will find that in playing tennis It’s not just hitting the ball hut how you hit It! (Try It sometime). Golf: Dick Beechler chose golf as his favorite. He stated that it Is a man's game and admits it’s pretty good exercise because it’s where there’s lots of land and plenty of fresh air . He said. Anyone can throw a hall or tackle, hut It is hard to hit that little white hall. I meet lots of people on the course and I can truthfully say that it Is the only game in which you do not have to carry your own equipment. (Caddies are handy little fellows, aren’t they?) Track: Junior King likes to run so you can guess why he has chosen (Continued on page 4� PRAY COMPANY • FURNITURE and UNDERTAKING PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICE “Boardcast of 1945’’ Theme of Assembly March 29 Gobel’s More Shine Toe Nail Pol- ish presents the broadcast of 1945 . Those were the words spoken by master of ceremonies. Joe Pray, in the assembly March 29. Several clet'er numbers were pre- sented. among them being Carol Tharp acting as Harley McNarthy the dummy, and Hilding Krusell acting as Neddy Wurgln. the ventriloquist. Mr. Anderson's saxophone hand played several selections. Betty Sumerix was featured as the Globe Trotter. Colleen and Virginia Royston. and Phyllis Hack sang the song entitled. Mountain Stream. Jaunlta, and Dick Hoover and Mrs. Christine Hlnk- ley. who played the guitar, sang sev- eral songs. Mr. Richard Bilbie spoke present- ing some of the facts about the Youth Center, and introduced the officers. Let's go swimming! MAUSOLEUMS MARKERS MONUMENTS R. W. Carr Granite Co. 113 W. Lawrence Ave. Charlotte, Michigan Trading Post Home of the MAYTAG WASHER CROSLEY REFRIGERATOR MONARCH RANGES - CONGOLEUM GOLD SEAL • SKELLGAS and EQUIP- MENT - COLMAN APPLIANCES SEE US AND SAVE ON NEW and USED FURNITURE Clever Implement Coal Company ALLIS-CHALMERS FARM IMPLEMENTS COAJ- an COKE PHONE 165-W JAMES B. CHURCH RICHELIEU FOOD STORE PHONE 200 CHARLOTTE. MICH FIRST SIGN OF SPRING You’ll find the New Casuals as welcome as spring's first robin. They’re as exciting and fresh as the spring breezes. Come in and see for yourself Fred Murray Company BETWEEN THE BANKS LUMBER, COAL PHONE No. 9 r-—---—------ i JAY SANDWICH SHOP CHARLOTTE MICH. EARL J. LAVENGOOO Proprietor Page 4 ORANGE A BLACK Students Enjoy Movie Film Entitled. Desert Victory Desert Victory. a movie, was pre- sented to the high school students on April fifth. The movie films, some German captured films, and American Army photos assembled into one moving picture made the African cam- paign historical. The picture reviewed the African campaign In the darkest hours through to victory. The film showed step by step the path of conquering allies and the losing Axis nations when Rommel was pushed into the sea. The picture was of great interest to all the students. Freshmen Class Sponsors Dance The regular Firday night dance was sponsored by the freshman class April 6. Refreshments of cokes were sold as at previous dances. The music was furnished by the school juke box and could be easily heard. SEE OUR WINDOWS For the Newest JEWELRY and GIFTS W. E. WRIGHT JEWELRY GIFTS DELICIOUS HOT FUDGE Main Sweet Shop HOT CHOCOLATE ROVING REPORTER GETS TIPS ON FAVORITE SPORTS «Continued from pane 3) track as his favorite. He stated that he thought it built you up physically and is played at a good season of the year. Also in this he said that one meets many new people at all the track meets. To newcomers who are interested. Junior's tip to you is to keep in good condition, as the winning depends largely upon this. Haseball: Another one of these out-of-doors sports is liked by Harry Ackley who likes to bat a baseball around. He likes it because it is; exciting and creates good competition.' It's plenty good exercise and he likes; the idea of going out of town to play. Basketball: Bert Jane Immediately when asked, gave out with Basket- ball is for me because it is played in where it is warm and isn’t very rough. He believes that a guy has to have more skill to hit that net I basket than he does to hit a ball, i Bert likes being manager because he enjoys those out-of-town rides and that free seat. Most of all he likes being with the gang. Football: Keith Frey enjoys football most because it is nice and rough, and he approves of the w-onderful fan fare that turns out for a victory. Milford Mason adds his liking for football also. He likes most to throw- passes and making friends with op- ponents. Just being with the guys is tops with him. Alumni News Lyndon Cole. ‘42. is spending a thirty day leave with his parents. He has been overseas for nearly three years. Bob Betty. '44. has been home on a furlough. F.F.A. Seed Sale Contest Ends. Langmaack Winner This year's F.F.A. seed sale contest started March 12 and ended April 1 with a grand total of around $275.00. The freshmen class showed the larg- est amount of money turned in. Hans Langmaack of the sophomore class sold $42.89. which won first prize. and Loyal Bergman, freshman, was second with $33.70. Lewis Ker- ekes sold $25.57 and Roy Weaver. $8.75. The eleventh and twelfth grades were combined, but both high sales- men were juniors. They were Don Hice with $24.61 and Charles Weaver with $9.57. First prize was an F.F.A. Jacket and second prize was an F.F.A. ring or plaque. Rural Students Hard Time Party Held at Emma Grange The Rural Students Hardtime party turned out to oe a big success. Kmma Grange Hall was rented for the occasion. There were very few- rural students who were not present. They came dressed in their old clothes to make the party live up to its name. Sandwiches, and pop were sold as re- freshments. Ray Boughton’s four- piece orchestra furnished the music for the dance. There were a number of mixed dances such as the circle two-step, and square dances, with Mr. Schroeder doing the calling. The party broke up at 11:30. The club wishes to express its thanks to the students and teachers who helped to make the party such a success. COMPLIMENTS OF JOHNSON’S EATON FLEETWING H-C SINCLAIR SERVICE Comer of Main and Henry BICYCLES REPAIRED YATES HARDWARE BUZZ-z-z-z-z-z With bewilderment written acroaa their faces, students calmly walked out the nearest exit during u practice fire drill last Friday afternoon The cause of the bewilderment on many countenances was the lire screen blocking the north exit In the old building. In an assembly a lew week ago. Mr. Muma explained about th fire screen and that there would iw, a fire drill in the near future As a result, it took only a short time for the students to take in the situation and alter their course for the opposite door. Congratulations! Hope you'd do the same in a real emergency. Bill Brake, ’45. has been home on leave. Bill has been serving over- seas in the South Pacific area. Pocket Knives Flashlights K U T S C H E'S HARDWARE Guns Ammunition CHENEY FUNERAL HOME A. C. Cheney • Gordon C. Cheney Phone 331 Jtevenscn Jttdic FOR Better Photographs Neiu Spring Dresses CHARLOTTE HOME DAIRY THOSE TASTY Frozen Malteds Trudy Hall Jrs. Frocks $6.95 ' $10.95 Smartly Styled to Suit the High School Girls Sizes 9 to 15 Fred A. Richey Co. Shelden Lumber Co. LUMBER. BUILDER’S SUPPLIES PAINTS - FUEL WE HAVE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT and OIL for SPRING CHANGE-OVER Get Your Lubricating Done at BRACY’S GULF SERVICE Phone 9164 For The Junior Miss Price $6.84 $15.84 VAUGHN RAGSDALE Chas. P. Mulholland, Mgr. CHARLOTTE CAFE THE HOME OF GOOD FOOD” We Serve from a Sandwich to a Banquet In 4'liarlofto Take Preiiareil Tin t ans To TIm Fin� l)o|� ;irf inonf ★ MrLit vm. IIkFok Co. PKINTKItS Sandwiches SUNDAES - MALTEDS Meet Your Friends At MURL and IRENE’S 503 E. HENRY VOTE FOR MAYOR VOLUME 19 (RANGE I5LACK 25 SCHOOL OAYS LEFT THE CHARH IAN” CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN. THURSOAY. APRIL 26. 1945 Issue 13 Youth Center Shows Progress President Broun States That Center Requires Three Extra Weeks Work and improvement are fast progressing on the Youth Center In the former Ottis Parish building on North Cochran Avenue. Ernest French has installed electric lights and ap- pliances throughout the building. The floors of the two stories are being sanded while a new floor is being laid in the basement. Ceilings, walls and windows have been wushed and cleaned. The equipment of Ottis Parish has all been removed. It was estimated by the president of the Youth organization. Ronald Brown, that the remaining work in repairing would require an additional three weeks. In that time the tasks planned to be accomplished are the building of an archway, completion of painting, installation of a sewage sys- tem. and the purchase and placement of equipment including various games, pool tables, table tennis, etc. The Youth Center is a comparitive- ly large building with two floors and a basement. The second story will be devoted to a large dance floor, of which a corner, later on. will be given over to a library. The first or main floor will be equipped with game room supplies and a lounge and snack bar combined. The basement will be used for pool and table tennis. On April 17 and IS a show was given by the Junior Chamber of Com- merce as a benefit for this project. All profits were given to Youth Cen- ter funds. The amount of these profits is 1200. Girl Reserves Sponsor Mother Daughter Banquet President Joyce Sutherland to In- troduce Guest Speaker For the first time, the Girl Re- serves are having a Mothers' and Daughters' banquet in honor of the mothers of the Girl Reserves. The dinner will be Wednesday. May 2. at 6:30 in the band room. Laurel Starr, dinner chairman, says that the menu will be Spanish rice, baked potatoes, salad, ice cream, cake, coffee and milk. Each girl will be solicited for a dish. The program and decorations are under the supervision of Betty Sum- erix. The mothers have already received their invitations. Joyce Sutherland, president, states. “This dinner will conclude one of the most successful years in Girl Re- serve history. Immediately following the dinner there wil be Candlelight Recognition Service Mrs. Klpllnger will be the guest speaker. Class Visits College April 12. the ninth grade agricul- ture class Journeyed to East lousing on a field trip There they visited Michigan State College und toured its campus They visited the forestry nursery in conjunction with conser- vation in their class room. They were there all afternoon. Thespians Complete First Year Back row: M. Cheney, B. Hunter. Mis Welch . D. Aid, S. Pittenger. L. A. Potter. Middle row: J. Denison, E. Sloan. Mist Wells. J. Hess, R. Baker. G. Bryan. M. Sanders. Front row: M. Ball. J. Yund. M. Dobbratz. B. Montgomery. J. Parker. S. Stueky. ! M. Rochester. Final Footlighteer” Meeting To Be Held This Afternoon A meeting was held April 19 of the Footlighleers. Because there were so many absent. It was decided to postpone the meeting until this after- noon. April 25. In the meeting today. Jack Hess will talk on Action in Pantomime. Slips of paper will In- passed around and each memlM� r will have a panto- ] mime to do. The committee which is ■ at the head of this program is Dixie I l-ee Aid. chairman. Jack Hess and Jacquelyn Yund. This will he the last meeting of the year. In order to become a member of the Footllghteers one has to have I a C average for the previous semester. A person who is Irregular i in attendance may be dropped. $19,700 Quota to be Reached In Seventh War Bond Drive Conducted by the Girl Reserves, the bond drive started Tuesday. April • 24. the fourth hour; and is to be j continued throughout May 18. Pur- ! chases of stamps are not included in this sale, but if a student turns in a stamp book for a bond, the school gets the credit for It. Pupils are allowed to bring money from their friends, relatives, neighbors, or par- ents. In all previous drives. Michigan schools have rated higher than any other state in the union. Never be- fore has a quota been set. but $19,700 has been determined as one this time. The average amount of purchases for bonds for every school child ranging from the kindergarten through the twelfth grade must be $16.30. if Charlotte is to reach this quota. Mi y Su Casa The Spanish class has recently written short articles In Spanish, describing their homes. Color, size, rooms, and yards were included In the descriptions. For those who can’t read Spanish the title says. My and Your Home. Meyer Directing First Six Grades In Operetta Large Number to Make Up Cast For “Land of Dreams Come True Thursday. April 26. the first six grades of the Hawthorne and Gram mur schools are presenting a three act operetta by Allan Campbell, called. The Land of Dreams Come True.” The operetta is directed by Miss Elaine Meyer accompanied by Leora Weymouth and is to be presented at eight o’clock in the high school audi- torium. The cast of characters Is as fol- Paul. George Widrig: Mother Goose. Eunice Jones; The Old Women In the Shoe. Barbara Brown; Bo-Peep. Wil- ma Whitlnger; Queen of Hearts. Jacqueline Rhine; Jack Horner. Rob- ert McConnell; Boy Blue. David Bradley; Miss Muffet. Joyce Hetrick: Son John. Mike Slowinski: Jill. Mari- lyn Fassett; Jack. Garner Morton; Contrary Mary. Ada Jean Mama; Jumping Joan. Beverly Fullerton; Tom. Tom the Piper's Son. Bruce Brown, and Nimble Jack. Richard Paton. These are two choruses, the play- mates and pixies. Rural Students’ Annual Visiting Day to Be May 11 May 11. the rural students will have their visiting day at the high school. There will be a meeting at 8:50 in room 111 to discuss courses for next year, for those who are plan- ning on enrolling. The students will bring their own lunches and drinks are being furnish- ed by the Rural Students’ Club. The boys and girls from the follow- ing schools are being invited: Kala- mo No. 3. Oneida No. 7. Roxand No. 4. Carmel Nos. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. and 10; Renton Nos. 3. 9. 10: Chester Nos. 1. 2. 3. 7. 8. 9. and 14; and Eaton Nos. 3. 4. 6. 9. 10. The students of Charlotte high will welcome these people as guests. Mayor and Secretary to Be Chosen Gresso to Preside Over Caucus May 9, and Election May 10 To elect a mayor and secretary for the forthcoming year is the purpose of the election May 10. The persons chosen for these positions take office at the beginning of the next school year. According to Article 2. section 1 of the school constitution, the mayor and secretary shall be elected by a plurality vole of the entire student body in the second week of May. They shall be from the Junior class and petitions must have one hundred signers to be accepted. If more than three or four are nominated for each office, a prelimi- nary election must be held. Mimeo- graphed ballots will be used. Our present officers. Vernon Gresso and Betty Sumerix. will preside over the caucus on May 9, and the election. The purpose of the caucus is to further acquaint the students with the candidates. The present mayor opens the meeting by asking if any one wants to campaign for a sec- retary. Different students may par- ticipate in the speeches by rising and waiting to be recognized. The mayor will tell them when to go to the front of the auditorium and literally plug for their candidate. When speeches for secretary are through the same procedure is done for the prospective mayor. Novelty types of campaigning can be used and are encouraged. Once again the cheerleaders are giving a hop. The big event will take place in the new gym. Come, and dance to the strains of the Mar- shall Orchestra from S:30 to 11:30. Admission will he only 35c a per- son and 50c a couple, and refresh- ments will be pop and potato chips. A floorshow has been planned for the period during the intermission. The theme is Crazy Hats . Every- one is to wear a hat which is more or less extreme in style. There will he a first and second prize. Due to the limited number of cheerleaders, there is only one per- son for each committee. They are as follows: decorations. Lou Ann Potter; finance. Reta French: public- ity. Joan Willard: refresments. Edith Rickerd; and clean-up, Eric Furu. This will bring fo a conclusion a successful cheerleader season. Band Bounce Coming The annual band bounce will be held May 11. at the high school audi- torium. There will he a short program for the students In the afternoon. The selection of numbers which the hand will play has been com- pleted. and Mr. Anderson says. Com- plete details will he announced in the next Orange and Black. lows: Betty. Marlene Green: Bob. n. . , c Tommy Snyder: Peggy. Betsy Stueky; v neerleaders sponsor Hop Tomorrow Night Page 2 ORANGE A BLACK (Mcmbfci e� t i92i) 4SS0O ! ORANGE BLACK Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 625 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Publisher ......................... Beverly Paton Managing Editor ................. Beverly Martin Sports Editor .................... Sally Sterrett Alumni Editor ..................... Betty Rulison Exchange Editor ................... Rosemary Lynd Editor-in-chief ............... Joyce Sutherland Business Manager ..................... Roger Gay Circulation Manager ........... Clara Mae Morey Treasurer ......................... Betty Rulison Advertising Manager ............... Norma Tanner Ass't Advertising Manager ......... 1-ois Willard Reporters ....Harry Ackley. Dick Beechler. Barb- ara Bradley. Mary Lou Caughey. Lou Ella Frey. Lena Mae Haigh. Geraldine Harmon. Norma Marshall. Reta Payne, and Dorone Wright Our Tribute For striving so intensely and so successfully in helping our nation out of the severe depression of 1933. we thank you. For seeing us through the first years of the war when the morale of the country was so low. we thank you. For bringing us thus far as a united and hard working nation ready to finish this worldwide struggle, we thank you. For being such a strong and resourceful lead- er that you will live in our memories and in the future generation’s history hooks, we thank you. Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Bright Shines the Star of Hope It is late, very late and the long empty corridor reflects the only sound there is. the tick of the clock. It was just an ordinary day with the same noisy, bustling, hurrying crowd of students, but they’re gone and all Is quiet. Now you can see clearly the blue star with its red and white background that hangs on the locker door, and if you look long enough and hard enough you can see just what It stand for. Look! See him standing there in front of the locker. It’s a boy: he is smiling and saying. Hi!” to this one and that one as they pass by. In a moment, he throws in his books, grabs his hat. shuts the door, and is gone. Gone to war. to fight for a better world, where there will lie no stars on locker doors. It is dark, but there In the darkness something seems to be glowing. Yes! It's the blue star and like another star of old it. too. will someday bring peace and comfort to a tired old world. Paste Me In Your Book I have tried to get attention lately, but almost every one seems to have forgotten me since there are so many other things to do. I wish someone would take me and paste me In his liook more of- ten. There are many pages I must fill before I become a bond to draw interest for your future. I know there is much expense for students, but I am a worthy cause: I still will belong to you for many years to come. Will you please help yourself to make our world better by securing more of me. You can buy me for ten or twenty-five cents. Don’t leave me alone so long: I am yours for the buying. Having Any Trouble? or Hard, Isn’t It? Let me see what shall it be. shorthand or chem- istry? First I'd better decide what I’m going to do when I graduate in order that I may choose the ■subjects that will help me to obtain my goal. Secretarial work sounds interesting. I wonder how I'd like that. But then I did kind of want to be a lab. technician, and then too how exciting it would be to work for a newspaper. Oh it’s so hard to decide. Maybe I’d better take a test to see where my interest lies. Yes. that's what I’ll do. I’ll go ask Mr. Muma about It right away. Then I’ll know the subjects best suited to me personally. Let’s Watch Our Choice Election time and all its importance has rolled around again to mark another selection of u school leader. There Is practically only one course by which we can win the way wc think is fair and Just and that Is by using the right to vote. It is up to us. dear children of C. H. S.. to put some one in office to help do our part to keep the school running on an even keel. There Is considerably more to a mayor's job than hitting the wooden gavel. The co-operation of the student body is dependent upon the course and at- titude of its leader. Let's Just stop now and think alioul what sort of qualities a big man’ like that should possess. He should have a sense of human relationship that he might better understand his co-workers. Intelligence and leadership are some- times taken for granted, but they shouldn’t lie. THINK before you choose your candidate and think too liefore you sign those 500 petitions going around—remem lie r we're only supposed to sign one for mayor and one for secretary. Let’s try and In as successful this year as we have been In other years in selecting a good and capable mayor and secretary. “The Snooper’’ Elaine Mohre has snogged a date for the Eaton Rapids prom—who could do lietter? If you ever notice Eileen Pundlk gazing at her hand, it is because she’s dreaming about her man from Sunfield and his class ring she now has In her possession. Old Cassanova Shamp and his damsels in dis- tress. These eight grade young'uns Barbara Lou Jor- dan and Nell Zimmer lee having a little talk—who caught them? Joe Tuckey of course—'the results? Ethel Mae got mad ’cause she likes Nell. Dick Johnson gets kicked out on his ear once a week—others are involved, but Dick's not a squealer. Rod Yates has turned into quite a Don Juan— he takes two girls home at once. While writing letters to Junior Tuckey. the World History class learned a secret—this was the first letter Della Wagar had ever written to u lH y. Should we believe her? ? ? ? ? Maty Lou Caughey has the vote for our pret- tiest lassie of ole’ C. H. S. Wo students of Charlotte high school wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Mrs. lauch at the death of her father, Mr Arthur Gould of Cllmux. Michigan: and to Dorothy Blodget at the tragic death of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Blodget of Charlotte. Michigan. Round About Setting an example for others, the second hour World History class wrote letters to Junior Tu key who left for Greut Lakes a week or two ugo I Bet that'll keep him in reading material for a little while. By the wuy, don' forget to write to your friends in the service too. Mr. Muma has finally discovered a novel way of persuading his fourth hour government class to buy war stamps. Every student bought at least $.20 of stamps in exchange for not getting an K'. Sounds rather drastic but it worked! Something new has been added to some of the lockers on the first floor in the form of service stars for those boys who left recently. It appears that both Sis Shaull and Norma Tanner had a hand in it. Nice thought, girls. Do you realize there are now three hundred fifty-two names on our service honor roll? Thir- teen of these are In gold! ! Have you taken time to notice the various show cases throughout the new building? There are us- ually some interesting displays In the one near the library and the art class has exhibited some fine work in the other one on the third floor. It looks as if some of the home economics girls are going to make good dressmakers too. One of their projects Is taking care of the display cuse across the hall. Girls’ golf is the lutesl escapade of C. H. S. co- eds. No doubt a girls' tennis team will be the next on the list. Among other things, flying is gaining popularity among them too. Marian Chen- ey made her solo flight the other day. Who or what Is next ? ? Mrs. Kiplinger said she received six letters from C. H. S. boys In the service last week. Her diary says that the news of the death of Russell Dean, a former graduate of this school and well- known to many of us. was received on April 15, a year ago! Several students have commented on the bouquet of sweetpeas and snap-dragons on the desk in room 302. Popular opinion seems to point to a wish that there were more bouquets like that one and the one of tulips and narcissus In room 111. Sort of puts a little life In u dull day doesn't it? And speaking of life. Miss Wells wants to know why the tulips lop over instead of standing up straight in the vase like the narcissus. Does anyone hap- pen to know? School election is just around the corner. Hope you've decided upon a likely suspect. This is one election in which it makes no difference whether you're u Ih-mocrat or Republican—It’s the Ameri- can way of choosing a leader. And while on the subject of leaders, our respects to our late Presi- dent. Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He was a great man representing a great country! ’’Whatta’ Match” BOOKS The Razor's Edge .....................Roger Gay Leave Her to Heaven .............Mrs. Kiplinger Brave Men .....Ray Mohre and George McDonald There Were Two of Us ...............Furu Twins The Good Earth .........................Bennett park Our Hearts Were Young and Gay ......Freshman ..........................Class The Strange Woman .........................Mary Sanders The Strange Fruit .........................Vern Gresso MOVIES Marriage is a Private Affair”...Rosemary Lynd Going My Way”.......................Senior Trip “Since You Went Away”......................“Bev” Martin A Wing and a Prayer”..................Joe Ondra “Girl Crazy .........................Wayne Webb Hostages ....................8th Hour Students Let's Face It .......................Skippers Man From Down Under .......................John I oucks No Time for Love ..................... Grimly'' Something for the Boys .................. Barb Bradley And the Angels Sing ......Maxine Dobbratz and ................Joan Davids Together Again .........LeVan way and A rehart Slightly Terrific ..............Dick Beechler Tonight and Everynight”.....Willard and Krusell Pin Up Girl .............................. Pat Shlels Follow the Boys”.................Norma Snyder Can’t Help Singing .............. Phyllis Hack Uncertain Glory ..........................Track Team ORANGE d. BLACK Page 3 Charlotte Has First Girls Initiate Intramural Cheer-Leaders Conference Golf at Country Club Fir school were invited to a cheerleader conference. Friday. April 13. in the home economic room at six o'clock for a politick supper. Only two school attended out of the ord- inal five. Everett and Mason came hut Raton Rapids. Howell, and Grand Ledge did not attend. The tables were decorated with megaphones with a candle a the cen- terpiece and each school’s color were used at It particular table. The purpose of the meeting was to band together cheerleader In the Capital Circuit. Lou Ann Potter, the toastmaster, introduced Rita French, who In turn introduced 8upt. Harlan McCall, as the main speaker. He stressed how Important cheerleader are In de- veloping the proper school spirit. After Mr. McCall finished, the cheerleaders participated in a round table discussion. The various schools exchanged Ideas for promoting the betterment of pep meetings. The young people also discussed the pos- sibility of more conferences. The meeting closed at eight with the decision to meet In April next year at Mason. The cheerleaders of Charlotte in- vited Everett and Mason to attend the Jinx dance sponsored by the student council. DELICIOUS HOT FUDGE Main Sweet Shop HOT CHOCOLATE BICYCLES REPAIRED YATES HARDWARE Watch Our Window For Spring Shoes Have Your Feet X-Rayed at Shepard’s Sh oes Golf has at last come into its own in C.H.S. Not only have the boys a golf team for the first time in three years but the females of the species have also decided not to be outdone. Intramural games are being planned among the thirteen girls who have signed up to take part in this sport. Mrs. Veryl Larner. a former teacher in the Huwthorae school, has con- sented to coach the group which will be divided into teams of three or four persons each. After obtaining the consent of the Country Club board, the board of edu- cation was able to purchase two memberships, one for the boys and one for the girls, which will enable ten players to play on each member- ship every day for the remainder of the school year. Those girls who will be playing are Shirley Pittenger. Lois Willard. Clara Mae Morey. Beverly Martin. Sally Sterrett. Mary Lou Bobler. Mary Jean Krusoll. Barbara McGrath. Mary Mead. Susan Stucky. Carolyn Field. Betty Montgomery, and Rata Payne. Orioles to Meet Trojans The weather permitting, the Char- lotte Oriole Racqueteers will play host to the Kast I ansing Trojans to- morrow afternoon. This is the sec- ond contest of the year. Roger Gay will be in number one spot with Wayne Holmes at number two position. Bob Hart will hold down the third and Jack Hess will be in spot number four. The first set of the doubles is R. Gay and B. Hart, second set is W. Holmes and Jack Hess. BEST WISHES Young’s Jewelry Shop “GIFTS THAT LAST Phone 637 Expert Repairing CHARLOTTE HOME DAIRY THOSE TASTY Frozen Malteds Buy Your Bonds Here First National Rank Sandwiches SUNDAES - MALTEDS Meet Your Friends At MURL and IRENE’S 503 E. HENRY Charlotte to Have First Track Meet Although the track meet with Battle Creek has been postponed, the Orioles will compete with East Lan- sing. April 26. East Lansing has already had the experience of one meet with Sexton, while the Goebel-1 Ites are experiencing their first con- test of the season. Joe Pray, a letterman from last j year, is not expected to take part because of a strep throat. Ray Mohre. Bob Mohrc. C. Weaver. H. Krussel. G. McDonald. D. Moore, and H. Ackley are the returning letter- men who will run. “Cowboys at Play” Presented By Junior High Boys Cowboys at Play a two act comedy of the plains, was presented by the Junior high boys in an assem- bly April 13. The libretto was writ- ten by William O’Conner and the music by Grant Shaeflfen. The cast of characters consisted of thirty boys. The incidental numbers in the play were by Lester Frank. Jimmy Lavengood. Dick Hoover, and Mike Pietrogailo. After an opening chorus, the play opened with a camp of cowboys be- ing awakened by their foreman at day break. This was the first attempt by the junior high to give an assembly this year. Dan Fuller, popular athlete of this year, is now stationed at Shepard Field. Texas. See you at the hop . Student Council Plans Annual Honor Banquet Sponsored by the student council, the annual honor banquet will be held May 4. at 6:30 P M . at the Con- gregational Church. Spring Time” has been chosen as the theme for the evening's festiv- ities. decorations being of pastel col- ored flowers. The menu for the evening will be as follows: Fruit cocktail, chicken in timbal rases, harvard beets, baked potatoes, relish plate, vegetable salad, rolls and butter, vanilla wafers, and lemon dessert. Vernon Gresso will be toastmaster for the event. Entertainment Is be- ing furnished by John Steward, sax solo; John O’Dell, vocal solo; and Eleanor Sloan, a reading. Roger Gay will lead the group singing. Holmes, Treloar, Gardner Elected Hi-Y Officers Mr. Anderson, adviser of the Hi-Y. called the meeting to order, as presi- dent Joe Pray was ill. The club mem- bers elected new officers for the com- ing year They are as follows: Wayne Holmes, president: Tom Tre- loar. vice president: and John Gard- ner. treasurer. FYancis Kane and Bert Jane were chosen to attend the district meeting at Eaton Rapids to learn ideas about better Hi-Y clubs. Jtevenscn H die FOR Better Photographs PRAY COMPANY FURNITURE and UNDERTAKING PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICE WE HAVE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT and OIL for SPRING CHANGE-OVER Get Your Lubricating Done at BRACY’S GULF SERVICE Phone 9164 New Spring Formats For the JUNIOR MISS Price $10.84 “ $14.84 VAUGHN RAGSDALE Chas. P. Mulholland. Mgr. Clever Implement Coal Company ALLIS-CHALMER8 FARM IMPLEMENTS COAJ- an COKE PHONE 156-W SAVE YOUR CAR BY SENSIBLE LUBRICATION STOP AT THE TEXACO STATION FOR SERVICE CHECKUPS COMMUNITY OIL CO Page '4 ORANGE BLACK Local Students Will Take Part on Broadcast Charlotte high school Is on the air! This is May 2 ami VVKAR of East Lansing is bringing to you the opin- ion of several different Charlotte stu- dents. who belong to the F.F.A. Club. No. that is not a fable. On May 2. the students of the F.F.A. club will be in East Lansing at Michigan State College, broadcasting over WEAR. They will be in a group, which will discuss ideas and problems in form- ing a County F.F.A. Leadership train- ing program. Each month a different school participates on this program. The program will be at 1:00 C.W.T. and will last for fifteen minutes. The boys from Charlotte who will take part are: Harold Smuts. Carroll Tharp. Charles Wright. David Adams. Roy Weaver, and Donald Hice. F.F.A. To Plant Trees in Forest On April 27. the F.F.A. Club will plant 1000 evergreen trees at the Grange Memorial forest. They will leave at noon and will be served a buffet dinner in the park, by Grange members. The schools of Bellevue, Eaton Rapids, and Olivet will also be present. Individuals may also plant trees at this time, as it is county wide. Each tree planted will represent a veteran of World War II. Arthur Steward. '44. who has been in France, had his hand severely burned by electricity and was knock- ed out about six hours. Art was well known In school because of his Star- dusters. Clubs Invited to Lansing Tonight in Lansing a Hl-Y and Girl Reserve Conference will be held. There will be representatives from all over Lansing, and from both senior and junior clubs. Charlotte, being outside the Lan- sing district, has been honored by an invitation to have representatives from the Hi-Y and Girl Reserve or- ganizations attend. Dr. Frank Slutz of Dayton. Ohio, will be the guest speaker. He has appeared here as commencement speaker on two different occasions. Dr. Erickson Guest Speaker Dr. Clifford Erickson from Depart- ment of Education at Michigan State College was the guest of the Teach- ers Club at a tea. Thursday. April 10. After a short business meeting which was called to order by the president. Mrs. Marena Klplinger. Dr. Erickson addressed the teachers on Professional Problems. Refreshments of tea and ginger- bread cake were served. Miss Mattie Fisher and Mrs. Ruth Fuller poured. Bob Van Alstine. 42. a member of the Navy Air Corps, is home on leave. While riding on a motorcycle near his base. Hob was in an acci- dent. He was hurt and is now recov- ering. Third Year Economics Class Chooses Projects The girls of third year home eco- nomics class have chosen Interest- ing projects within the home eco- nomics department which they will have charge of for the next month. These include the cleaning and ar- ranging of the home economics show case !u the hall, the dining room, the pantry, and decorating the Iwauty center, also keeping the bulletin board up to date. The dining room is now attractive- ly arranged with a table centerpiece of white narcissus. I’nder Miss Toms direction a style show is being planned for May 10 to be held In room 111 for the home economics girls and their mothers. Spring dresses and play clothes will be modeled by students. If possible, two college girls will talk to the group on good grooming. Help the 7th War Loan. Pocket Knives Flashlights K U T S C H E S HARDWARE Guns Ammunition Bring Bundles for Europe Shoes, dresses, rubbers, shirts. Jackots, bathrobes, overcoats, baby clothes, etc., are some of the articles that are being turned in every day for the clothing drive. Clothes that are not needed at home are brought to Mr. Muma of flee and are then taken to the (..la- ment of the Hawthorne school t,.r sorting and to await delivery. Siu dents are participating splendidly in this collection as one room is almost full, but more is also needed. What do you wear that you can spare? Lyndon Cole. 42. is home on leave. He Is in the Navy Air Corps and has been stationed In England. CHENEY FUNERAL HOME A. C. 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Except Sundays BEN H. FELSKA. Prop. L. L. Johnson Lumber Co. 563 N. Main St. Phone 379 Charlotte. Michigan FIRST SIGN OF SPRING You'll find the New Casuals as welcome as spring's first robin. They’re as exciting and fresh as the spring breezes. Come in and see for yourself Fred Murray Company BETWEEN THE BANKS LUMBER, COAL PHONE No. 9 EXAMS ! ! ! VOLUME 19 ORANGE BLACK ________‘THE CHARHIAN”________ CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN. THURSDAY. MAY 10, 1� 45 CHEERIO ISSUE 14 Oriole Band Bounce Here Tomorrow Night First row—(left to right) R. Packard. R. Brown, O. Face, H. Sumerix. Second row—P. Goodrich, D. Burgess. M. LeVan, M. A. Lewis. M. Mead. M. L. Keeler. P. Smallwood. R. French. F. Weymouth. J. Yund. D. Thompson. O. Fullerton, M. Ball, M. Marshall, M. Hussey. Third row—Mr. Anderson. J. Denison. J. Willard. V. Royston, G. Wood, B. Osborn, J. Coles. H. Packard. P. Skelly. V. Roy ston, F. Smith, M. Mason, P. Kardel. Fourth row—S. Colizzi, R. Dunning. M. L. Tewilliger, B. McGrath, M. LeVan, D. R. Clifford. B. Parr, L. Cudney. J. Ball. Fifth row—M. Farrier. C. Farrier, J. Steward. E. Buckley, R. Nor lander, C. Field, M. Cheney. Ssxth row—I. Clark. F. Clark. W. Ripley, E. Ricker, J. Holmes. R. White. H. Cherry. S. Hale. J. Easley. Vern Gresso, Toastmaster of Honor Banquet M its Valeria Strong Main Speaker Relates War Experiences In honor of Ihe students who head their class in scholastic achievement and other sorts of leadership, another! Honor Banquet was held In the Con- gregational church Friday. May 4. at 6:30. The banquet was followed by an honor dance at the high school with Mr. Schroeder’s orchestra. Before the meal. Invocation was given by Supt. Harlan McCall. Chicken in timtwls was the main course for the dinner, after which the program proceeded under the toastmaster Vernon R. Gresso. Jr. In group singing with Joe Pray directing and Frances Smith at the piano, the guests sang three numbers. The Reader's Digest award was given to Jack Hess, valedictorian of this year s graduating cluss, by Miss Winifred Wells. John Steward con- tinued the program with a saxophone solo. St. Louis Blues”. Mr. E. A. Huston, science teacher, presented the science award, one given each year by Bausch and Lomb. scientific research men of New York, to Rod- erick Yates, who did not attend the banquet. With the entertainment still flourishing. Eleanor Sloan gave a reading about the proverbial unex- pected guest. Another award which Is usually be- (Contlnucd on page four) D. Elies and D. Thornton Pay Supreme Sacrifice In all. three hundred and sixty- three alumni are now in the armed forces. Sixteen names on the Service Honor Roll are now distinguished by the gold stars. Two new gold stars are to be added; Dale Thornton, class of '41, and David Elies, class of '39. In the 1942 class there were thirty- five boys enrolled and now twenty- five of them are in or have been in the service of the United States. The honor roll is being enlarged because of the increased number of lmys who have entered the service from the Charlotte alumni. Gus Rodeman. who is in the Philip- pines has been wounded again. Rosemary Lynd Scott, now a senior, received word May 2. that her hus- band. Paul Scott, formerly of Eaton Rapids, was killed in action in the European campaign. Dickens Works Donated To High School Library Donated to the school from the library of the late Judge and Mrs. Lewis J. Dann by his sister. Mrs. Tower, are many Interesting books. There is the entire collection of Dickens' works. Thackeray's. Bulwer —Lytton's. and many choice individ- ual volumes of poets. I ast summer; Mrs. Tower also gave several whole year issues of the National Geographic and bound sets of the American Re- view of Reviews which have proved very useful. Annual Prom Will Be Held May 18 South Sea Island Theme To Be Featured Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Folks, it's prom time again, and as usual we find the busy juniors aided by Mrs. Lipsey. preparing for the big night. The upper classmen again are rush- ing around to find out who is taking whom, and the whole school is all keyed up and waiting for the gala event. A lot of work is being done for this occasion and a great deal of credit can be given to Mrs. Lipsey and the junior class in helping to make it a success. The theme selected for this year's prom is The South Sea Islands.” and various committees are preparing decorations which will be the scene of the last parly honoring the senior class. Keith Frey is general chairman this year. The committees are pro- gram — Joyce Denison, chairman. John Gardner. Barbara Parr: food— Margery Wilmore, chairman. Venice Parr. Tom Martin, and Jack Tirrell; decorations—Maxine Dobbratx. chair- man. Carolyn Field. Rowland Baker. Marian Cheney. Harry Sumerix. and Tom Treloar; invitations—Bethany Hunter. Rosemary Riley, and Eileen Pundik. George Willard. 43. and Nyle Tre- loar, ’44. are both home on leave. Ninth Annual Band Bounce Three C.H.S. School Groups To Participate in Gala Band Concert The ninth annual band bounce will be held Friday. May 11. at 8:00 p. m. in the high school auditorium. This year’s concert will again be in recognition of National Music Week. There will be no charge for admission but a collection will be taken during intermission, and the money used for various band expenses. It is hoped that some of the members may be sent to Interloeken for the band clinic which takes place In AugusL The three bands. Tonettes. Cadet, and Orioles, will be featured in a variety of marches, solos, selections and overtures. Program will be as follows: TONETTE BAND Twinkle Twinkle Jacqueline Rhine Student Director Caisson Song .......Margaret Vance Student Director CADET BAND Warming Up”. march....M. H. Ribble David Fullerton. Student Director Grade Twirlers Annette”, wait ...........by Bennett (Continued on page four) Page 2 ORANGE BLACK (Member(j fjtst. I92l) ORANGE BLACK Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 625 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Publisher ..........................Beverly Paton Managing Editor..............................Beverly Martin Sports Kditor....................... Sally Sterrett Alumni Editor.................... ...Betty Kulison Exchange Editor.. ..........................Rosemary Lynd Editor-in-Chief .... ,...........Joyce Sutherland Business Manager.........................Roger Gay Circulation Manager..............Clara Mae Morey Treasurer .......................... Betty Kulison Advertising Manager...................Norma Tanner Ass't Advertising Manager.............I ois Willard Reporters............Harry Ackley. Dick Beechler. Barbara Bradley. Mary Lou Caughey. Lou Ella Frey. Lena Mae Haigh. Geraldine Hannon. Norma Marshall. Reta Payne. Dorene Wright. Carry On! To mark VE-Day. the day each of us had been looking forward to since the bells and whistles of June 6. 1944. told us that D-Day for Europe was here, a special assembly was held in the high school auditorium Tuesday morning. May S. As tragic news of the loses in Europe had been rolling in during the past few months and anxiety for the safety of our loved ones had pulled at our heart strings, there was cause for rejoicing when the final day of victory was announced. No more would we have to sacrifice our men on the battle- fields of Europe to protect the freedom of mankind. Turning our faces toward the unfinished task in the Orient, let us renew our effort to bring the war in the Pacific to an early conclusion. Harlan R. McCall Anchors Aweigh The time has come for all senior boys and girls' to climb alKMtrd the large ferry and sail out into! this big world of opportunities. It's lime we say good-bye to C.H.S. where we made our first stop a | few years back. At first we were green freshmen ‘ entering high school, looking on and wondering [ what it was all about, appreciating the hand of ( anyone who offered to help. Gradually, we climbed the ladder of knowledge.} from a sophomore to a junior whose main thoughts awaited that first prom where each | looked at the other as grown ladies and gents I Now we are seniors there is a grand rush as pic-1 tures are taken, caps and gowns are ordered, and J invitations, name cards are the main topics of conversation. We seniors know that this Is th -1 day we have looked forward to for the past four j years, and this is the reward for the long hour� . | we have spent in study. Commencement day Is near: we shall remember it as a happy period, yes. and sad as well. It's time to climb aboard and face a new course with our own lives to live and our own futures to map out. We are now drifting slowly but. we hold dear our appreciation to our teachers. We wave good bye to our class- mates so dear, to old C.H.S. We shall welcome the seniors of '46 to climb aboard the same boat at this time next year. Wake Up And Live Flowers, sunshine, blue sky. The air is warm and heavy, the afternoon is very still. Many stu- dents have succumbed to sleeping or dozing: others sit around listless and dreaming. The buzz of the bell is the only distraction between classes. Thoughts stray, with each doing a different thing— imaginations are on swimming, hiking, dreaming— and for many just sleeping—anything to free him- j� elf from the chain of school work. Wake up and live! Especially you seniors! Remember you have only two more weeks of school Once the year is over you can never get it back. I et's pick up our studies and speed toward the end of a triumphant year. Let's make the most of our last weeks, students! Senior Ambitions As I gaze into my tea cup. (didn't know 1 drank tea did you?) 1 can see what some of the prospec- tive senior graduates will be doing. Virginia Shaw will spend her summer vacation at home resting up for a future beauty course in the fall. Colleen Royston Is not sure if she will work at the Dairy or study hcuuty culture this summer. Rhoda Ottney will keep on with her Job at Wilcox-Gay plant number two as un apprentice draftsman. Phyllis White will be a farmer until July helping her father, then she would like a secretarial job In Charlotte. Betty Rulison may go to Jackson, but until then she will stay employed at Morris' dime store. Geraldine Harmon has a Job for the summer at the telephone office where she'll work until a certain someone pops the question. If Uncle Sam still wants just men. that will let Harry Ackley out. but he still has his hopes. While wailing to be called to the service. Francis Kane is going to work at the pickle factory. A farmer's wife Is what Dorothy Blodgett will be when Kenny comes home. The rest of the class will be engaged in the service, college, business jobs or farming. This, Was the Day! It was a day in May. a lovely day, and still early enough in the morning for the dew to sparkle as the sun rested upon it for a moment and then passed on. A group of students was strolling slowly down the street toward the school laughing gnd talking ar- though they had not a care in the world, when suddenly like a bolt of lightning it struck them— this was the day. Yes! This was the day they had long been waiting for with fear and dread. Only one thing could be responsible for the terror and worry that entered their hearts, and swept away the smiles and the sunshine: that thing was EXAMS. Many students have experienced this same worry and dread, but there is no reason why they should. If a person will study hard all year long, he will have nothing to fear the last few days of school. Let's dig in and study these few remaining weeks so when that Day comes the sun will still shine and we can still smile. Remember Way Back When? Dickie Cooper was young and innocent? Beechler liked Sue Stucky? Scurvy Trumiey put in his time at Collins? Reta had a crush on Don Grier? Harry Ackley was little? Sal. Punk, and Paton were called The Three Musketeers ? Morey flubbed her dub over Jack Bobier? Martin and Bradley were rivals over Dick Schneckenberger? Vern fell down stairs and sprained his ankle because he was being pursued by three girls? Norma didn't go with Dan? Rod pinkie pants Yates wore a little red life preserver on the Safety Patrol picnic? Jimmy Thornton threw paper wads at Mr. Koch In 6th hour arithmetic? Phyllis Wietzke went with Pepper ? Pete Csatlos was Just a short boy? We voted for Joan Kerstetter for vamp of the eighth grade? Jr. King wouldn't let girls take his cur? Grier had the old Chevy that has belonged to so many people? Bueky was always on hand to drive the Exchange Up at Grand Rapids Central High the Hl-Y it giving a “Hubba Hubba Hop and the Girl Re- serves are giving a Coke Party . Sounds like fun! Mr. Huston: Will you give uu the formula for water? Jiggs Webb: H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O. Mr. Huston: Where did you get that?” Jiggs: Well, you told me yesterday it was II to O. —California Red Gold Keep away from track men they are usually fast Never make a date with a biology student, as they always want to cut-up. A football boy is allright, but he will tackle any- thing. Don't date a chemistry student, he likes to ex- periment. In other words, kids, maybe you better not go out at all. Walt a minute, wbo's kidding w ho? The HI Light Did you hear about the moron that put fleas on the bus so that everyone could have a BUGGY- RIDE?” Lakeview Crystal. Dad: Mike, why are your grades so low this term? Mike: Well. dud. you know everything Is mark- ed down ufter the holidays. ' Hi-Light. Boy: Since I met you. I can't sleep, eat or drink. Girl: Why? Boy: I’m broke! Maroon News. She was a perfect photograph of her father and a pretty good phonograph of her mother. Chaser. Junior Tuckey: What subjects do you like best? Dick Cooper: I like them all. psizzicks, trigt- nomity. biology, tryology. and girl's gym. Moronic Mutterings And there’s the one about the moron that thought a jeep was a female Jap. Deffy Daffinitions: Season: A boy mermaid. Afar: What most counties have In early fall. Clinch: What a V-12 and his girl get Into. Feat: What are hooked on to our legs. Hearse: Paul Revere rode on one. Meow Did you hear about Dick (Hardhenrt) Trumiey murdering u poor defenseless little bird with a Jack knife in biology class. Scoundrel! Say Rod why do you make up such fibs? Rod had the whole town up in the air over a Russian Ambassador being killed by an Argentine. You sure have an imagination. We saw Mary Lou Keeler roaming up and down the first floor hall with a wolfish gleam in her eyes . . . For whom could it be? We always thought Roger Ash was a woman hater—Excuse us. our mistake. Say Krna. why don’t you play again for us In assembly? After graduation we sure will miss Bonnie and her slacks. Raspberries to “Shamp . the vamp! Have you ever noticed what pretty eyes Mary Ellen Freed has ? ? ? Do you realize that the seniors will be gone In two weeks? Good riddance. Isn’t It? Special mention should go to Harold Buchholz's beautiful ties? Boy! they are really gay. Aren’t we catty? It’s time to cast my vote for mayor and secretary, so 'bye now. Decoration committee” for the Prom wherever they needed to go? Joe Pray corduroy knee pants? Phyllis White didn't wear a sweater with a big A on it? Colleen Royston had to wash windows along with two other girls, because she was “sassy” to Miss Allison? Omie didn’t shave? (does he now) I«aurel Starr got pushed in u snowbank and couldn't get out? Sis Shaull gave talks to the class when she came home from Florida? ORANGE BLACK Page 3 Orioles Better Sexton With Ten First Places Charlotte’s track team entertained the Sexton team here May 1. Char- lotte came out victorious taking ten out of the possible twelve first places. Charlotte, going on with the loss of their half miler. Joe Pray, lost the half mile to a Sexton man. Nearly all the events went in the order of Charlotte first and Sexton second ex- cept the shot put where Charlotte took all three places. The relay be- gan with Charlotte trailing the fast Sexton boys, but Chuck Weaver over took Sexton's anchor man. passing him to make Charlotte victorious. 120 Yard High Hurdles—1st. I). White tC): 2nd. Mills (S): 3rd. Lake (St. Time (17.81 100 Yard Hush—1st. C. Weaver (C); 2nd. Green (S); 3rd. Kahl (S). Time (10.61 1 Mile Run—1st. B. Mohre (Cl; 2nd. Spencer (S); 3rd. Frants (S). Time (4.528) 440 Yard Dash—1st. Radee (C); 2nd Vnlakke (8): 3rd. Grant (8). Time 59.11 200 Yard Low Hurdles—1st. White (C); 2nd. Mills (S : 3rd. Bursley. (Cl. Time (27.1) 222 Yard Dash—1st. Weaver (C): 2nd. Green (S): 3rd. Loucks (C). Time (24.1) 880 Yard Run—1st. Dunn S): 2nd. Hico (C): 3rd. Krusell (C). Time (2.15.5) Relay—Won by Charlotte. Loucks. Weaver. White. Radee. Time (1.40.6) Pole Vault—1st. B. Mohre (C); 2nd. tied R. Mohre (C). and Olson (S). Eggleston (S). Height (10 feet. 5 inches) Shot Put—1st. D Moore (C): 2nd McDonald (C): Ackley (C). Dlst anco (42 feet. 5Vi inches) High Jump—1st, R. Mohre (C); tied for 2nd. Puffer (S) and D. Moore Make An Appointment Now For A Complete Spring Change Over for Your Car Baum’s Standard Service WASHING - LUBRICATION Phone 9177 Calendar May 10—Last Orange and Black this year. (Was good while it lasted) Election today. (Be fair and you'll be good) Track Meet with Eaton Rap- ids. here. (Better not miss it) May 11—Tennis meet with Sexton, here. (Shall we win?) Band Bounce. (How they play) Rural Students' Day. (Show 'em the ropes) May 15—Track meet with Eastern there. (Another victory?) May 16—Tennis meet. Eastern. there. (Come on. gang) May 18—Tennis meet with East Lansing. here. (Every- body U welcome) Freshman class assembly. (More talent?) Junior - Senior Prom. (Have you your date yet?) May 22—Conference track meet. (Let's take them� Tennis meet with Sexton May 24. 25—Senior exams. (Better start studying, all you dig- nitaries) May 26—State Track Meet. (Give, fellows!) May 27—Baccalaureate. (Seniors will be solemn for once) May 28. 29. 30—Senior? ? ? (No re- marks are worthy of it) May 31—Commencement. (With a sigh we leave our happy memories to those who follow in our footsteps) (C). Mason (C). Height (5 feet and 5 inches) Broad Jump—1st. Rah! (S); tied for 2nd White (C) and PufTer (S). Distance (18 feet. 8 4 inches) Jtcvenscn Jtudio FOR Better Photographs BEST WISHES Eaton County Sheriffs Depf. NON RATIONED SADDLE OXFORDS $3.45 Also A Large Assortment of CASUALS AND SANDALS Fred Murray Company BETWEEN THE BANKS LUMBER, COAL PHONE No. 9 Charlotte Snowed Under By Battle Creek The Charlotte Oriole Journeyed to Battle Creek to be downed by a score of 80V to 23 . The Battle Creek boys, being described by the Orioles as speed demons, walked away with eleven out of the twelve first . Out of the 22 boys from Charlotte, only seven placed. Bob Mohre was the only one from Churlotte to take a first place. He won the mile in the time 4.50.3. Bob also tied for second place in the pole vault. Not being used to a slippery pit. Charlotte lost out in the high Jump where Ray Mohre’s previous height would have teken first place. Charles Weaver und Douglas White proved to be out- standing for Charlotte by taking two seconds each. Ackley. McDonald. Radee. and Ray Mohre were the other four to take places for Char- lotte. The places were: 120 High Hurdles—1st. Airs (B.C.);, Doug White (C): 3rd. (B.C.) 100 Yard Dash—1st. (B.C.); 2nd. Chuck Weaver (C); 3rd (B.C.) 1 Mile Run—1st, Bob Mohre (C); 2nd. (B.C.); 3rd. (B.C.) 440 Yard Dash—AH three places taken by Battle Creek. 200 Yard Ix w Hurdles—1st. (B.C.); 2nd. Doug White (C): 3rd. (B.C.) 220 Yard Dash—1st. (B.C.); 2nd Chuck Weaver (C): 3rd. (B.C.) 880 Yard Run—All three places taken by Battle Creek. Pole Vault—1st. (B.C.); 2nd. B. Mohre, R. Mohre (C) Shot Put—1st. Keen (B.C.): 2nd, Harry Ackley (C): 3rd. George Mc- Donald (C) High Jump—All three places taken by Battle Creek. Broad Jump—1st. (B.C.); 2nd. (B. C.): 3rd. Raymond Radee (C) Trading Post Home of the MAYTAG WASHER - CROSLEY REFRIGERATOR MONARCH RANGES CONGOLEUM GOLD SEAL - SKELLGAS and EQUIP- MENT COLMAN APPLIANCES SEE US AND SAVE ON NEW and USED FURNITURE Thinclads Journeyed To Hastings for Meet Orioles Journeyed to Hasting . Tuesday. May 8. Hastings had a track meet with Battle Creek and the score was 57 to 48. Battle Creek lead- ing. The boys from Charlotte were: 120 Yard High Hurdles—White. Santee, and Foster. 100 Yard Dash—Weaver. Loucks. and Ells. 1 Mile Run—B. Mohre. William . Holmes, and Tharp. 440 Yard Dash—Radee. Clark. J. Martin. 200 Low Hurdle—White. Bursley. 220 Yard Dash—Weaver. Loucks, Frey. 880 Yard Run—Hlce. Krusell, Love- land. Shot Put — Ackley. McDonald. Moore. High Jump—R. Mohre. D. Moore, Pray. Mason. Broad Jump—Radee, White, Pray. R. Mohre. Relay—Loucks. Weaver, Radee, White. Have a good vacation. New Spring Formats For the JUNIOR MISS Price $10.84-$14.84 VAUGHN RAGSDALE Chas. P. Mulholland. Mgr. PRAY COMPANY • • FURNITURE and UNDERTAKING PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICE I i i i i 11 i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i j i • i i f ji i -71 JAY SANDWICH SHOP CHARLOTTE MICH. EARL J. LAVENGOOD Proprietor I I 1L ]] I i • • f • � i Page 4 ORANGE BLACK BAND BOUNCE (Continued from page l.) ORIOLE BAND Star Spangled Banner “Hippodrome , march Will Huff Crusaders , overture....F. L. Buchtel Grandpa's Clock. novelty Yoder Torch of Liberty , march. Karl King Robert White. Yvonne Hill, twirlers Stupendo , baritone solo l«aura Cudney My Regards , saxophone solo Lewellyn John Steward Accompanied by Frances Smith Glow-Worm” piano solo Pinch Frances Smith White Cliffs of Dover . Vocal solo Burton Doris Burgess Accompanied by Mrs. Kramer Army Air Corps. march Bennett INTERMISSION “Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral Irish Lullaby Shannon Phyllis Hack Merry Maiden. overture Fulton Marine’s Hymn.” inarch “Waltz King. selection Humnul U.S. Field Artillery , march....Sousa Junior High Twirlers “Anchors Aweigh. March Zimmerman Senior High Twirlers Ragtime bedding ..Yoder Stars and Stripes Forever Sousa Joan Willard • Piccolo Robert White Twirling Latest “Lids” Designed By C. H. S. Students Have you seen the latest hats? They’re simply a scream! A “Hat Dance , sponsored by the cheer- leaders and entertained by R. Voegel renter’s orchestra, uncovered some of grandmas: grandpa’s and also a few of mother's lids.” Some of the masterpieces displayed would have put many prominent hat designers in the shade. An astounding creation design- ed by Pat Shiels copped first prize for the girls It was composed of a potato chip box. (New Era� with candy bars and suckers. Her sister. Marilyn, won second prize with a bird's nest with three blue eggs that would have made any robin come home. First prize for the boys was won by Dick Johnson who also had egg on the brain. It was one of his own mother's hats (you might have known) decorated with feathers and eggs. Joey Tuckey produced a weld- er's mask all decked out. The only catch was. you couldn't see anything if you put it on. HONOR BANQUET (Continued from page 1) stowed upon the winners at com- mencement time was given by Mr. Forseman. who gave the American Legion award to the two eighth grade people who are outstanding in scholastic work, sportsmanship, and leadership, Barbara Lindblom and Robert Brown. Before the main speaker. John Odell, acorn pan led by Joyce Denison, sang two selections. Stay As Sweet As You Are and “Moonlight and Roses.” As the final climax of the evening, toastmaster Vernon Gresso. Jr., introduced Miss Valeria Strong of Michigan State Col- lege. who related her experiences in the customs of modern Brittany. France. She gave many interesting anecdotes concerning schools, black- outs and rationing. The evening came to a close by the toastmaster thanking everyone woh co-operated in making the 1945 honor banquet a success. Pat' Beechler. '42. will play the feminine lead in the Michigan State College production ’’Pygmalion. This p!ay will be presented June 1 and 2. The novelty Grandpa's Clocks” In- terprets the familiar piece as the old grandfather clock, a Swiss musical deck, a cuckoo clock, and an alarm clock, are heard. A comedy number, a wedding in rhyme and rhythm, will he one of the outstanding features. DELICIOUS HOT FUDGE Main Sweet Shop HOT CHOCOLATE BOUSKA SON WALLPAPER and PAINT FLOOR SANDING Phone 344-W 107 W. Lawrence COMPLIMENTS OF EATON FLEETWING CHENEY FUNERAL HOME A. C. Cheney Gordon C. Cheney Phone 331 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATES OF CHARLOTTE HIGH Fred A. Richey Co. RCSIACRE HOWtRI Phone 266 Pocket Knives Flashlights K U T S C H E’S HARDWARE Guns Ammunition CHARLOTTE CAFE “THE HOME OF GOOD FOOD” We Serve from a Sandwich to a Banquet WE HAVE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT and OIL for SPRING CHANGE-OVER Get Your Lubricating Done at BRACY’S GULF SERVICE Phone 9154 Clever Implement Coal Company ALLIS-CHALMER8 FARM IMPLEMENTS COAL an COKE PHONE 155-W Shelden Lumber Co. LUMBER, BUILDER’S SUPPLIES PAINTS - FUEL CHARLOTTE HOME DAIRY THOSE TASTY Frozen Malteds Sandwiches SUNDAES - MALTEDS yl . Meet Your Friends At 1 MURL and IRENE’S 603 E. HENRY Dr. Royal Hall. Guest Speaker at Meeting A series of (wo discussion meeting is being hold at Charlotte htich school to further adults' knowledge on the Dumbarton Oaks plan and of th� cur- rent news coming out of the Saa Francisco conference. Dr. Orion Ulrey of Michigan Stata College was the leader of the first meeting held May 8. Dr. Koyal O. Hall of Albion, wide-world traveler and well informed man. will preside over the second discussion to be held May 15. These meetings are primarily for adults but students are welcome The students of American problems should find these discussions especially use- ful. MAUSOLEUMS MARKERS MONUMENT8 R. W. Carr Granite Co. 113 W. Lawrence Ave. Charlotte, Michigan BICYCLES REPAIRED YATES HARDWARE JOHNSON’S H-C SINCLAIR SERVICE Corner of Main and Henry Watch Our Window For Spring Shoes Have Your Feet X-Rayed at Shepard's Sh oes THE NEW CURLEE SUITS For Graduation are Priced Right HAROLD SMITH