Charlotte High School - Delphian Yearbook (Charlotte, MI)

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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.

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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.

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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)