Commerce High School - Reveille Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1925 volume:

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Skeels Alice Torrey Shorthand and Typewriting Louella Arnold ' Hazel Caldwell Harold George W. T. Green Cora E. Holland Clyde W. Kammerer Irma Kidd Ann Kieckhefer Gertrude McDaniel Inez Slater B. D. Stowell Vie Uiford Crouter Department Harry Davis A. W. Fulton Cornelia Hoffman Marion Koepcke Maybelle Mullenhagen Charlotte Sands Marion Walker Ruth Wildman Social Science Wilbur Harper Warren J. Hoyt Ivan Mitchell Elise Phinney Alice Schermerhorn Post-Graduate Secretarial Course M. Maxwell Munroe Office Appliances Frances Stubbs Lucille Swearingen Health Education Earl N. Fricker Elsie Hildebrand Dean of Girls Ruth l-. Ross Librarian Edith Phelps Attendance Winifred Hayes Oflice and Records Mabel Burgess Schutt, Secretary . Mae Farmer, Bookstore Manager Nellie Hopkins Elizabeth Jacobson Page thirteen Autographs F lty Clas nfll CLASS POEM I Our number have chosen to be a Senior band, That has served the Master, Duty, and learned command O'er the arts and systems planned for youthful mind. And learned to welcome sinews in character-kind: Our past can show that we have kept a pace With time as the ancient starter of the race. II Tomorrow, our teachers will not lead the way, Nor explain the hardships and struggles, each ensuing day Initiative, ability, and veracity ' In applying the principles will be given certainty: We'll tread new paths and experience new ways: Cur hopes will never dim, despite all affrays! III With eyes fixed steadily and securely on a star, With no futile nor fearful thought of despair to mar: We'll win success! Oh, high and higher success! There'll be no lagging, shirking nor idleness- The laurels that we hope to leave behind May be symbols of our consecrated heart and mind. IV Vlith all certainty of past surviving the fray, We face the future, always mindful of Nature's way, When a landslide moving slowly, quietly to the sea. Where the green and hungry waters welcome it in glee. As they heave vast pyramids--then break and roar Their eerie challenge to the crumbling shore. V With tomorrow bright before us like a gleaming flame, With yesterday a night-gone dream, a sundown name, And dawn today, our opportunities shall unfold To heap new glories, on Commerce's shrine, untold: For here our tasks are complete, our honors won- But out in the world, our work is yet undone, Composed by INEZ CAVANAUGH LAIVIENT OF THE SENIOR ' 'Twas yesterday we came, all eager, unafraid, Unto this fortress famed for learning: So strange was all at first, so full of mystery! We knew so little and we thought we knew so much: With youth's bright eyes we bridged the gulf of years And heard the summons to power and honorable fame But did not sight the struggle, sorrow, of losing iight: And we, poor fools, thought wisdom confined to books alone But that-was yesterday! Franklin Johns Written for The Admetus Club, Page sixleen Class Song I The golden day is at an end The hours roll swiftly by Which break the silv'ry cords of day We spent at Commerce High. How heavy is each throbbing heart With feelings none can tell, Each shining face but hides a tear For we must say farewell. II ln fondest dreams we'll wander back, Adrift on memory's sea, Beholding all those cherished days That long have ceased to be. More honors for you, dear old school. And for thy fame we'll strive. We'll pledge our hearts anew to thee. The class of Twenty-five! CHORUS: Commerce High? Commerce Highf To thee we sing our praise. What joys may come, none can compare With those of high school days. Tho' far we roam away from home. Our thoughts will quickly fly To treasured friends of days gone by, And dear old Commerce High. GRACE M. SANFORD Page .se t e Gflicers of January Class President SAUL LEVINE Keep smiling at trouble, for troubles are bubbles, and bub- bles, they soon go away. Debating Team, '23 and '24 President Senior Class, Jan., '25 Varsity Basketball, '23, '24, '25 Reserve Basketball, '22 Capt. Senior Basketball, '24 Senior Play, '24 Operetta, '24 Cilee Club, '23 Bus. Mgr. of Audit, '23 Chairman Literary Club and So- cial Committee Pin Committee Declamation Contest, '24 Vice-President HAROLD ROSS A smiling countenance is a sil- ent recommendation Vice-President of Jan., '25, Class Literary Club Secretary HELEN HARSHBARGER When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on. Student Council, '24 Literary Club Editor-in-Chief, Audit, Staff, '24 Motto Committee Secretary, Jan. '25, Class Exchange Editor of Annual, '24 Treasurer BESSIE D. EELDSTEIN 'Tis not what we seem but what we are that counts. Secy.-Treas. of Admetus Club Treas. of January, '25, Class Literary Club Chairman of Color Committee Student Council '23 and '24 Officers of June Class President RALPH R. GOLDSMITH- Pine1li Knowledge is power Basketball Reserve, '23 QCapt.J Basketball Varsity, '24-'25 Baseball Varsity, '23-'25: Cap- tain, '24 B. A. C. President, '25 Literary Club, Honor Pin Audit Staff, '25 President, Senior Class Vice-President GORDON C. SCHEPPLER- Shep Climb tho' the rocks be rugged Vice-President Senior Class Literary Club Editor-in-Chief Annual Editor-in-Chief Audit, '22-'23 Basketball Varsity, '2l-'25: Captain, '23 Baseball Varsity, '22-'25: Cap- tain, '22 President Boosters' Club, '22 Secretary MARION E. LEONARD- Mim Handle the hardest jobs first each day. Easy ones are pleasures. Literary Club, '23-'24-'25, Sec'y- Treas., '25 Admetus Club Student Council, '24 Audit Staff, '25 Operetta, '25 Senior Class Representative in Popularity Contest Secretary Senior Class, Memorial Committee Treasurer SAMUEL H. WEISMAN The man who needs an alarm clock seldom has the price Literary Club B. A. C., Publicity Committee. Chairman Treasurer Senior Class Track, '25 Page twenty Four-Year Graduates January, 1925 ROSE BENNETT 'AA winner never quits and a quit- ter never wins, Literary Club Member of Flower Committee EDITH ESTELLE BLATCH- FORD The doing of an evil to avoid an evil cannot be good. Chairman of Flower Committee GLADYS CORNELL Work until you succeed ELEANOR VIVIAN ELDRED Knowledge is that which next to virtue, truly and essentially raises one man above another. Member of Flower Committee IDA ADELYNNE GILBERT i'Kindness of thoughts is ideal, Deeds of kindness are divine, Admetus Club Literary Club JENNIE GOLDBERG Born for success she seemed, With grace to win, with heart to hold, With shining gifts that took all eyes. Audit Staff Literary Club LILLIAN KRANSBERG Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you Audit Staff, '24 Literary Club Admetus Club MARION KAIZMAN Laugh and be merry Student Council Literary Club Admetus Club VELMA NAFTALY Our character is our will, for what we will, We are. Literary Club VERA WEBB Quiet but steady, Ambitious and ready. Literary Club Graduates of Post Graduate Secretarial Course LOUIS SPILEERS I-Ie's going to push forward, as best he can. For now he considers himself a man. - Audit Staff, '24, '25 Literary Club Admetus Club Page twenty-t U10 Post-Graduates January and June, 1925 LOTTIE W. QUARTERS Graduate of Northern State Nor- mal High School, Marquette. Michigan Give many thy ear, but few thy voice LILLIAN FRANCES SWAN Graduate of Central High School, Detroit, Michigan Why frown when you may smile? CLEMENTINE LADD Graduate of St. Vincent Academy. St. Vincent, Kentucky True greatness consists of being great in little things SADIE BROOD And mistress of herself though China falls. HELEN KING 'lGrace is to the body what good sense is to the mind. NELLIE McFARLAND 'Charms strike the sight but merit wins the soul. HELEN INGRAM Graduate of Port Hope High School, Port Hope, Michigan Not how much but how well MABEL BOTVINICK Graduate of Northern High School, Detroit, Michigan Speech is great, but silence is greater PEARL BOX Graduate of Spelman Seminary, Atlanta, Georgia An investment in knowledge pays the best interest MILDRED GRACE CLOONAN Graduate of Northwestern High School, Detroit, Michigan What's the use of kicking? It never was worth while. Student Council Representative ELVA-MAY DAHNKE Graduate of Southwestern High School, Detroit, Michigan Then she will talk, ye Gods! how she will talk Glee Club Building of the Ship The Paper Match Miss Cherryblossomn MARGARET DENGLER Graduate of Northeastern High School, Detroit, Michigan Climb though the rocks be rugged MURIEL WELDON Graduate of Halifax County Acad- emy, Halifax, Nova Scotia A smile that is sweet will surely find A smile that is just as sweet ALICE EVELYN NICHOLS Graduate of Eastern High School, Detroit, Michigan A happy heart and hard work wins life's great battles ty-th y-four SOPHIE ESTELLE DWORK Graduate of Central High School, Detroit, Michigan Listen to the advice of others and then do the opposite Glee Club Literary Club RACHEL BURTIS EESS Graduate of Western High School, Detroit, Michigan They can who think they can FLORENCE E. FRASER Graduate of Tilbury High School, Tilbury, Ontario Let me strive where men are striving, And help them up the steep NEVA M. J OLES Graduate of Harrisville High School, Harrisville, Michigan Genius is patience RACHEL KOSKINEN Graduate of Dollar Bay High School, Dollar Bay, Michigan There is endless hope in work EUNICE EMMA WARD Graduate of Central High School, Detroit, Michigan There is no failure for the good and wise MILDRED L O U I S E LAN- PHERE Graduate of Port Allegany High School, Port Allegany, Pa. Give me the joy of living, And some glorious work to do FLORENCE LOVEJOY Graduate of N o r t h e r n High School, Detroit, Michigan A comrade blithe and full of glee Audit Reporter for P. G. Class BERYL C. MILLER Graduate of Houghton High School, Houghton, Michigan A. B., University of Michigan An ounce of tomorrow is worth a pound of yesterday ELLEN PAJOT Graduate of Northwestern High School, Detroit, Michigan A happy heart is always re- flected in a smiling face CLARA PIETRASZEWSKI A'All through the song of life there runs a little tear, a little fun: And some success for everyone MARY M. POINDEXTER Graduate of Elnora High School, Elnora, Indiana A little laugh, a little fun. A bit more joy for everyone Page Iwen tyafive Page twenty-six Four-Year Graduates June, 1925 SAMUEL BERK- Bananas Work when you work, and play when you play Is the way to success, they say. All City Orchestra, '24-'25 Orchestra, '23-'25: Assistant Director, '25 Student Council B. A. C. Literary Club Admetus Club Entertainment Committee, Senior Class Senior Play FLORENCE E. BERRES- Berries It is the height of folly to throw up attempting because you have failed Literary Club, Vice-Pres., '24, Pres., '25: Honor Pin, '25 Student Council, '24 Debating Team, '24 Declamation Contest Finals, '25 Audit Staff, '25 Revielle Staff, '25 Admetus Club, Operetta, '25 Glee Club Memorial Committee, Senior Class JEAN Y. BOESKY- Lanky Not that I love study less But that I love friends more. Literary Club Admetus Club G. A. C. Membership Committee PAULINE BOGEL-' 'Paul Blushes are the rainbows of mod- esty ELLIOT BURKHARDT- Fairy ' He seemed as happy as a wave, That dances on the sea. Basketball Reserves, '22-'23 Basketball Varsity, '25 B. A. C. Student Council INEZ MAUDE CAVANAUGH - Dimples What peaceful hours I once en- joyed, how sweet their memory still! But they have left an aching void, the world can never fill! Spelling Bee, '21 Science Club Reserve Basketball, '21 Admetus Club Audit Staff, '25 Revielle Staff, '25 O. G. A. Gold Pin ALTA B. CHRISTENSEN Live and learn J CSEPHINE COHEN- Jo Blushes are the rainbows of modesty Literary Club Admetus Club ROSE CUTLER-' 'Billy What we truly and earnestly as- pire to be, that in sense, we are. Audit Staff, '25 Senior Play, '25 Color Committee, Senior Class Senior Play Committee, Chairman EVELYN E. D A W S O N- Dolly Onward and upward, Ever, Downward, Never! Literary Club Page twenty-seve fy-eigl t DUNCAN R. DWYER- l4Dunkry If at Iirst you don't succeed, Try, try again. FANNIE ETTINGER- Buddy The golden wave lies onward, not behind Sec'y G. A. C., '25 Literary Club, '24-'25 Admetus Club, '24-'25 Student Council, '24 Audit Staff, '25 DOROTHY ESTELLE FALK- Chub Come and trip it as you go, On the light fantastic toe G, A. C. Literary Club Admetus Club HENRY FELDMAN-A 'Hank Well timed silence hath more eloquence than speech Literary Club Social Committee Publicity Committee Senior Class Senior Play, '25 B. A. C. Audit Staff, '25 MILTON FOERSTER- Woods Great men have made mistakes, I have made mistakes, Therefore I should be a great man. Basketball Reserves, '24 Basketball Varsity, '25 Baseball Varsity, '24-'25 Senior Motto Committee B. A. C. Audit Staff, '25 Reveille Staff, '25 LILY GREENBERG-- Shorty Laugh and the world laughs with you, Weep and you weep alone Student Council, '24, '25 Literary Club ' ' Admetus Club Senior Play OLIVE ROSALIND GRIFFITI-I Act well thy part, there all the honor lies GERALD W. HALL- Jerry The more we do, the more we can do, The more busy we are, the more leisure we have. Admetus Club President, '25 Debating Team, '24-'25 B. A. C. Sec'y, '25 Student Council, '24 Senior Play, '25 Operetta, '24-'25 Audit Staff, '25 Declamation Finals, '25 Glee Club, '25 Chairman Publicity Committee, Senior Class Literary Club, Honor Pin, '25 Associate Editor Reveille Sales Manager Audit, '24-'25 ETHELWYN R. HAWLEY Keep your face toward the sun- shine and the shadows will fall behind WILLIAM BLAKE HORTON - Hort Traverse City, Mich., '23 St. Francis High Basketball Team life. These are the great things in To be honest and trustworthy: Varsity Basketball, '24-'25 B. A. C., '25 Page twenty-n Page thirty ALPHEUS R. HUNTER- Al Education and Nerve Will bring success Admetus Club Literary Club Operetta, '25 Reveille Staff, '25 Audit Staff, '25 Glee Club, '25 Q Orchestra, '23, '24 All-City Orchestra, '24 Cantata, '25 Student Council, '25 B. A. C. Senior Play, '25 Publicity Committee Senior Class CHARLOTTE R. KAINHUBER - Chuckie We live in deeds, not yearsg in thoughts, not breaths: In feelings, not in figures on a dial. We should count time by heart- throbs. He most lives Who thinks most, feels the nob- lest, acts the best. Admetus Club G. A. C. MORRIS IRWIN KARP- Ben nice Square deal for each, Fair play for all Literary Club Admetus Club Glee Club Literary Honor Pin Boys' Athletic Club Debating Club, '24 Declamation Contest Finals, '25 Basketball Varsity, 22-'25 ' Baseball Varsity, '25 Entertainment Committee Senior Class SAMUEL B. KERDNOFF And he could talk! O, how he could talk! Student Council, President, '24 District Champion in National Oratorical Contest Debating Team, '23-'24 Admetus Club Glee Club Operetta, '24 Literary Club Honor Pin Audit Staff, '24 MARION KENNEDY A never ending iight for future days. Orchestra, '22, '23, '24 MARY ANN KUNDRAT- J ack I do not expect to get more out of my work than I put into ir G. A. C. JEANETTE LANDSMAN- Clglerryff My aim success, my hope, to win. Admetus Club LILLIAN LIEBERMAN- Lee Climb high tho' the rocks be rugged Literary Club Admetus Club Student Council, Assistant Sec'y MILDRED MATHEWS- Red Success is my goal Literary Club ANNA BELLE MILLER- Belle Youth is the time to make ready for great things by learning small lessons Page thirty-one Page ' thirty-two MARGARET MILLER Small measure, but of quality superiine Admetus Club CATHERINE H. O'CONNOR - Irish II 'Tis not what man does which exalts him, 'Tis what man would do. Literary Club Sec'y-Treas., '23- '24 Alumni Editor Reveille, '25 Spelling Bee, '21 Audit Staff, '25 Chairman Color Committee, Sen- ior Class O. G. A. SOPHIA OGLENSKI- Soph The more We do, the more we can do DGROTHY OSBORNE I would rather make a name than inherit one Chairman Entertainment Commit- tee Senior Class Senior Play, '25 Operetta, '25 Cilee Club, '25 Cantata, '25 FRANK PERENY Be prepared! B, A. C. p Glee Club, '24, '25 Track, '25 Operetta, '24 JOSEPHINE B. PETRI-' 'Joe We have planted our trees of knowledge while young, We are sure they will shade us when old. ROSE ROSLYN POLASKY- Shine Live in hope, if you die in de- spair Literary Club Admetus Club EMILIA ANNE POPOVICH I can but trust that good shall fall, At last-far off-at last, to all, And every winter change to spring Admetus Club Literary Club G. A. C. KENNETH LESTER PRESSEL - Ken I am the Master of my fate And captain of my soul Admetus Club EVE MARIE RAIME- Adam Kind manners and soft words have brought many a difi- cult thing to pass. Literary Club, Social Committee, '25: Program Committee '24 Admetus Club Audit Staff, '24 Student Council, '25 Page thirtyathree Page thirty-four MARGARET RAU-' 'Marge When fun and duty clash, Let fun go to smash. GWENDOLYNE A. REID- Doll The tissue of the life to be We Weave in colors all our own And in the field of destiny We reap, as we have sown. Admetus Club Cmlee Club Operetta, '25 HELENE SUE ROTTENBERC1 - Pigtails We build the ladder of success to rise Literary Club Admetus Club Student Council, Sec'y, '25 MILDRED RUSHEVSKY- Minnie Believe in yourself, believe in hu- manity, believe in the success of your undertakings Literary Club Arithmetic Contest n DOROTHY SMITH-' 'Dot Those who make the best use of their time have none to spare Senior Class Flower Committee Senior Play Committee KATHLEEN SMITH My hopes are not always realized, but I always hope Literary Club Debating Team, '25 SYBIL A. SMITH- Tom Yesterday is gone-forget it: Tomorrow doesn't exist-don't worry: Today is here-use it! THERESA M. STIEFEL- Ted Onward, upward ever Downward, backward never. Literary Club Treasurer Junior Class, '24 Senior Play, '25 FLORA JOY TALBOT- Mickey We are not here to play, to dream, to drift, We have work to do, and loads to lift. Shun not the struggle-face it: 'tis God's gift. Admetus Club , MARION KENNEDY A never ending fight for future days Orchestra, '22-'23-'24 Page thirty-jive Page thirty-si ADAM TYRONE Look to this day- For Yesterday is already a dream And Tomorrow is only a vision, But Today, well lived, makes every yesterday a dream of happiness. Audit Staff, '25 GLADYS WARNKE- Tubba May other graduates leave Com- merce with as much regret as I do Class Lawyer Literary Club Admetus Club Audit Staff Reveille Staff Senior Play Senior Play Committee O. Cu. A. BLANCHE WILLIAMS- Blah The flower of the sweetest smell is shy and lowly ABRAHAM YOSELOWITZ- 'iYoZzy It's not what you do. It's how you do it Student Council, '24 Literary Club, '24 Orchestra, '23, '24, '25 All City Orchestra, '24 THERESA YOUNG- Runt Work is only done well when it is done with a will Literary Club HAROLD F. ZYRD- Red Attention is the stuff memory is made of And memory is accumulated genius. Literary Club Senior Flower Committee ri JANUARY SPECIAL THREE-YEAR COURSE JANUARY SPECIAL TWO-YEAR COURSE rf1 JUNE SPECIAL THREE-YEAR COURSE JUNE SPECIAL TWO-YEAR COURSE The The Evolution of the Senior By Inez Cavanaugh ACT I Scene I curtain rises: Behold! a group of young faces, fair! Expectant, ambitious, they assembled there- On Porter Street, room 300, where Miss Jones would impart Information, and assignments to these young upstartsl Scene II Just freshies, they meant nothing in the seniors' eyes, Except a reminder of how quickly the time flies. It was not so long ago, when they too had stood there A-trembling, at the dawn of their illustrious careers. ACT II Scene I The sophomore year, as usual, was very uneventful, The active few were seen to be becoming confidential With the faculty and students: those sophs began to shine In ticket sales and boosting they quickly fell in line. Scene II Then came the spelling bee : they willingly did their share, Outspelled all other high schools, in the second year. The Girl Reserves were active, into their ranks they filed To traffic students to their right, and often became riled. ACT III Scene I was unsurpassed, former records outclassed. were made, and medals won, was to them great fun. Scene II room in which to grow, The orchestra and glee clubs began to overflow. In girls' and boys' athletics, the Lit Club and Admetus, There's not a class, they cried, that could ever beat us. ACT IV Scene I At last! the role of seniors is finally thrust upon them, They still play on in basketball, baseball and swimmin', And vow to leave more laurels for Commerce 'ere they've left Of journalists, accountants, our Alma Mater is bereft. Scene II and wrapt in tense excitement, on the night of commencement their comrade's address, happy yet sad, good old days they've had. Scene III appear, all in white! boys, on this auspicious night! and then a hurried rush- They hasten 'cross the platform, smiling with a blush. Scene IV They make their exit amid vociferous applause, Congratulations on every hand, 'ere they chance to pause. Alas! they are leaving, their school work is complete- Fortified with diplomas, they sally forth to compete. CURTAIN In the role of juniors, the cast Uncertainty was cast aside, all Typing and shorthand records Being naturally talented, it In the new building, there was With sparkling eyes, They fill front rows, To listen in pride to When they recall the How lovely the girls How immaculate the With faltering paces, Page forty-on e Page forty-two Class Will of June, l925 xx YE, the fouriyear graduates of the June, 1925 class. being in a normal state of mind, and A I with ability enough to receive a diploma from the High School of Commerce, Detroit, Michigan, do publish and declare this document to be our last will and testament. The provisions are as follows: To the members of the faculty are bestowed all honors and credit for their untiring efforts to teach something to the members of said graduating class. Florence Berres bequeaths a trick of hers, that of closing her eyes when laughing, to anyone who can do it properly. Thersa Stiefel leaves her glasses to June Rough, if she will need them, if not, the said glasses are to go to the blind institution. To anyone with red hair, Catherine O'Connor wills her ability to get out of type lessons. I To any person Cboys preferredj, Adam Tyrone bequeaths his nervousness in the economic c ass. Gylma Tesch wills her hard earned popularity to Ruth Taylor. who is now a sophomore. Ralph Goldsmith leaves his athletic ability to Franklin Johns and Herman Lewenthal. Anyone who is clever receives Helene Rottenberg's ability to debate. Gerald Hall returns his ability to make love in a play to Richard Muttchall. To the next treasurer of the graduating class Sam Weisman bequeaths all responsibilities of said office. Sam Burk leaves his mustache to Fred Werthiemer for protection against designing girls. Harold Zryd bestows on James Taylor his sweet temper and gentleman-like manners. 1 k Anna Belle Miller leaves to the person who uses her locker next term all left-overs in said oc er. I f To Harold Pomars all the gum chewed by Morris Karp at basketball games, is cheerfully E I. Lily Greenburg hates to do it but she must, so she bequeaths in solid form her love for Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Fulton to Ilene Mulson. To Thyra Kenzie comes the old eraser of Rose Polaska, to be used in transcribing. Kenneth Pressel leaves his ability to make notes in English VII to Rae Newton. Margaret Miller and Charlotte Kainhuber will their locker to any deserving freshie or senior fno inbetweensj. Alta Christensen also wills her half a share of locker room to June Rough. Jean Baske leaves her musical talent to the orchestra. Gwendoline Reid, her singing voice to the Glee Club. Pauline Bogel bestows her surplus weight on Lucy Pam. Sybil Smith and Blanche Williams jointly resolve to leave their old wads of gum in the ink wells of Mr. Harper's history room. Lillian Liberman promises faithfully to endow the dressing room on the third lloor with a dressing table and a barrel of Pompeian face powder. Anna Gettleson bequeaths her numerous small boxes to anyone who can fill them with sawdust. s Frazie Babcock leaves his singing ability to John Boata. Eva Preston wills her dog chain to a sophomore who owns a Chow dog. Flora Talbot passes on her ability to get all A's in every subject. Leone Cunningham receives from Sarah Cobolnick a good recipe for dyeing black hair red. Molly Chiefer bequeaths her marcel to Dorothy Thom. And Gladys Warnkegbestows her attendance record on Irene Werth. This document signed, sealed and declared by the June. '25 class, the above named testa- tors, as their last will and testament, in the presence of us who are unquestionable witnesses. have hereunto set our hand and seal as witnesses, the second day of June, 1925. GLADYS WARNKE. Class Lawyer. Page forty-three ly-foul' 925 DUATES, 1 RA POST-G The Post-Graduate Secretarial Course FRIENDS, TEACHERS, SCHOOLMATES! LEND us your ears! We strive to give an accurate account of the events of the Post Graduate Group of 1924-25, not to praise it. The good which classes do lives after them. So, let it be with us. The noble faculty hath told you that we were often unbusinesslike. If it were so, it was a grievous fault: and grievously hath this great class answered it in bawlings, repentences, etc. Here, under the very eyes of the faculty, especially those of Miss Munroe ffor all the faculty are surely honorable and just: so are they alll come we to here record this history. If you have tears, prepare to shed them now. From a small beginning in 1923, the Post Graduate Group has grown until in September 1924, thirty-six dignified, aspiring students, designated as Post Graduates, decided to see what one year of intensive work could do in the Way of preparing them for the business world. During the first semester we struggled along under the guidance of Miss Munroe. to master the controlling touch of the typewriter and the undying principles of The Shorthand Manual. The problems of Secretarial Studies and Oflice Appliances were to be met and overcome. In January three of the group graduated and now are holding responsible positions. The beginning of the new semester found most of us in our places in the classroom. With several new members, our enrollment was increased to nearly fifty. In our ranks during the year there have been students from various Detroit High Schools and from other cities and states. We were proud to have with us one member from Calcutta, India: another from Halifax, Nova Scotia: and one from Borisson, Russia. Several of our members have been either university or college graduates. The purpose of the course is to offer an intensive secretarial training to High School Graduates who desire to enter the business world but who have had previously little or no business training. In the present class, a number who expect to complete the course in June have already been placed in desirable positions. We have twenty-four girls graduating in the June Class. The success of this class has been made possible by the untiring efforts of Miss Munroe. It would not be Htting that we write Finis to this record until we had expressed our thanks to all who have made this year possible to us. We can only pledge a determination to Carry On, and leave the opportunities af- forded by this course to those who are to come. M. P. and F. S. Page forty-five CUM LAUDE STUDENTS, 1924-1925 il My l ,gh KAA P C F .Q J ei V 4 - ,.,. ,S - 13-- uii 'fs fcilg N E' A 'Nfl nw lqllilfrff 1 1 JY , 1 x 1 l . ll S- I 41 fall., PLE' J. mor Ofudenfo urls Helen Harshbarger Mary Monacelli Beatrice I ang Velma Naftaly Louis Splleers Estelle Pollock Gylma Tesch Rose Wedes Mary Wiec7kowsk1 Rose Wolf Vera Ude Valeria Vogelie Frank Pereny Eva Preston Sarah Rosen Helen Ross Gertrude Schultz Flora Talbot Dora Young Vivian Brandt Florence Berres Gwendolyn Crawford Mildred Cunning Sophie Fillipps Helen Greenberg Henrietta Greenberg Marion Hely Laverne Laidlaw Marion Leonard Doris Migdal Evelyn Migdal Beryl Miller Catherine O'Connor Fanny Bagdade W Bertha Cain 1 Viola Emmetsberger Edwin Fuller Walter Romanchuk Elvira Gildinstein X Dorothy Glienke ' Sylvia Johnston l Ruth Martin W 5 ' fi ...... ff! Q: lx gg -:hz wsvjyrvz 'h 1. W t I li-pl I in 'A M593- l . un une. l i l!'ie - -T QU' -.f 4. lil lv -1' l za' 'fiffr ' 15 l'L 2 Mies? il f. w V w l Page forty-six 1, i l'Hl','f 1f1Af 'Wul11nf.l11Ju I V NWN 'VU ' NllfiMFIlIFYlllIlllILU --'IIITH1 1flJ.LLf1,1 airmail BARN rl Li-X1 i Ll ll ,1- Juniors The Junior class is one of the peppiest organizations of the school. It was the first real class organization, the Senior class being composed of graduates only. This term the Juniors followed out a program full of fun and work, bene- fiting to themselves and to the school. The sponsor, Mr. Mitchell, kept the interest of the class stimulated in all forms of school activities. The officers are: President, Edward Bogan: Vice-President, Vivian Brandt: Secretary, Florence Getwell: Treasurer, Franklin Johns. In April this class went on a hike to River Rouge. On May l, a weinie roast was held at Belle Isle, and all members can testify to the good time they had on these two outings. On May 26 Malvola Brown was elected the most popular girl in the class. The Juniors backed the sale of tickets to the Bob-Lo excursion, and made a strong effort to make their candidate the winner of the prize. The advertising and entire business end of this excursion was handled by the Junior class and its sponsor, Mr. Mitchell. The whole-hearted manner in which they entered into the spirit of the sale quickened the admiration of the entire school. The Junior class furnished much of the school spirit at Commerce, and has been successful in all its undertakings ever since its organization. Page forty-seven JUNIOR OFFICERS, CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES, AND SPONSOR Kenzie: Vice-President, Revera McLean: Secretary, Russell Draegerg Page forty-eight JUNIOR No radiant pearl which crested fortune wears No gems that twinkling, hangs from beauty's ears Nor the bright stars, which night's blue arch adorn, Nor rising suns that gild the vernal morn Shine with such lustre as the Junior's beaming brow, 'ADetermination Written there. for all times-now! Inez Cavanaugh. Treasurer S P NDR I 2 y, f'-1- al f llll f WM N li 4 1 ff T' fixkl ,Lrg J A x, S iiit ,T Tiqfe-,'12'4,Onj Sophomores On Tuesday, April 28, the Sophomores organized, sponsored by Miss Arnold and Mr. George. At the first meeting the officers were elected. They are: President, Thyra Kenzie: Vice-President. Revera McLean: Secretary, Russell Draeger: Treasurer, Francis Pacholek, and Sergeant-at-Arms, Katinka Gormsen. The Sophomore class has always put on unusually good programs. May ll they were entertained by Spanish and Chinese Dancers: on May 25 a play, Oysters, was given, On May 30 this class held a hike to Grosse Pointe Colonies: and many and varied are the future plans of this class for outings and parties. The class elected the most popular girl on May 27. Thyra Kenzie was their candidate, and she received the hearty support of the Whole Sophomore class. SOPHOMORE Gaily persistent, like a morn in June, That laughs away the clouds, our Sophomore, Making merry to imagination's tune Just dances, on and on, until No cares to mar his happiness galore, The role of Junior he must fill. Inez Cavanaugh Page fifty ,...g.,4ur'Y'W4 k ik l'ufl1' ji!!! OR SPONS MMITTEES. AND CO OF AIRMEN CH OMORE OFFICERS. PH SO Freshmen Monday, April 27. the Freshmen, sponsored by Miss Koepke and Miss Broadhead, organized. At this meeting the oHicers were elected. The President is William Arneil: Vice-President, Albina Scychowskez Secretary, Minnie Borr- man: and Treasurer, Edwin Fuller. The committees were appointed and their duties outlined. On Monday, May 25, they elected the most popular girl. Minnie Bott- man, the secretary of the class. With the large class backing her. a strong drive was made to make her the winner of the prize for the sale of tickets to the Bob-Lo excursion, June 6. Many plans for good times are under Way, such as hikes, dances, picnics. and so forth. and this class, being a live, wide-awake bunch of pupils, is going to make the rest of the classes sit up and take notice, FRESHMEN Upon the threshold of Commerce Hi The Freshman stood with Wond'ring eyes And gaping mouth that testified surprise. Faltering, uncertain. and a little shyb He came to take his place: uphold the name Of that great institution, years had given fame. INEZ CAVANAUGH. l'uf1e flflll-fll'lI FRESHMAN OFFICERS, CI-IAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES, AND SPONSORS Page fifty-four QI HHIIIIII IIIHIHI Illlllllllllllllllllllll lllllllll llllll I' 2 ff -K Xt--jlxx.,-.1 Qiffd if ffl if ZW, mmf 5 1Q ,,,. ?'X!ff'!l fqrfwf 4 'f,Wd1, lm 1 I j 6 K A QWW ff ,V ly! J , Y J,5,jfk,'15, 1 Zhdjjxf-QLQJ0 -,,,1---14' affrvw :spam ARE NEVER-5H,L',fT P11510 jif H :Yew g If Wk, Qlu IAA,-ff x 1 ' l GQ Q l c ea-. ' TI 'T My H lf!! 5 .S .a...-QL t f -zlouzaruz. , y 1 fl I .lf , - 1:25 ,jllll ui .1 The Literary Club CNE of the most progressive organizations of the High School of Commerce is the Literary Club which was brought into existence in 1920 through the efforts of Miss Tilton. Miss Tilton is now assisted by Miss Gringle in sponsoring the organization. Thompson, Hectman, Jesweak and Shapiro have filled the oflices of presi- dent admirably, and much of the club's success results from their perseverance and ability to tackle big things and see them through. Modern tendencies are shown by the election of Florence Berres as presi- dent during the present semester. Much literary endeavor and social enjoyment have instilled a feeling of loyalty and pride in the hearts of those concerned with the thriving organization. Incidentally, all those actively associated with the 1925 Debating Teams are Lit club members. The annual declamation contest, anticipated for sev- eral weeks, was a source of enjoyment to both speakers and the audience. The Christmas party of 1924, at which the Lit club was host to the Admetus club, proved a great social success, and students look forward to its repetition next year. For the first time 'Ahonor pins were presented at the close of the iirst semester to outstanding members of the organization who had completed their work. Those receiving them were Morris Weiner of the June class of 1924, and Saul Levine of January, l925. Several pins will be presented at the close of the present semester. The social calendar of the club closed with the annual picnic at Belle lsle. FLORA TALBOT, Page fifty-six LITERARY CLUB OHicers-Committees-Sponsors Scarpace BeVier Pacholek Kenzie Hunter Cunningham Shapero Gringle Montgomery Feldman Stiem Karp Stiefel Hall Warnke Tilton Greenberg Raimi Tesch Konarski Berres Leonard Rottenberg O'Connor LIT CLUB AUTOGRAPHS Page fifly-s1'1'1' The Admetus Club UST a little more than a year has elapsed since the organization of the Admetus Club. April 23. 1924. A small group of students and three members of the faculty, Misses Kruke, Allen and Mrs. Crouter, were responsible for the early success of the club. Within the year, the members have anticipated what might be accomplished and have real- ized a part of the ambitious plans that the leaders formed. The aim continues to be: the stimulating of interest in writing better English, the discovery and encouragement of latent talent, and the provision of some social entertainment for the members. Due to the activities of the versatile presidents, Louis Spileers and Gerald Hall, and a group of prominent Workers, the club has increased to the maximum. Ar present there are sixteen associate members, fifty-nine active members, and live honorary members. The ofhcers of the club are: Gerald Hall, president: Thelma McKelvy, vice-president: Bernice Fishbein, secretary: Lenore Westfall, treasurer. The various committees and chairmen that have officiated are as follows: Executive committee, Gerald Hall: Membership, Emelia Popovich: Contest and Entertainment, Thelma McKelvy: Assistant, Helen Shiner: Scout. Mary Wieczkowskiz Social, Lenore Westfall: American Folk-lore, Jessie Pharr: Publicity, Alpheus Hunter: Journalism, Charlotte Kainhuberg Activity, Eugene Poorvin. The committees, con- sisting of five to nine active members each, have been loyally supported and good work is forthcoming. The executive committee has done much in the way of co-operation and general improve- ment: such as the revising of the Constitution, which was accepted by the members of the club. The activities of the journalistic committee have provided column space for poetry and epigrams in the Audit from time to time, The folk-lore delegation has done much in the way of original poems based on the beliefs and customs of Southern America years ago. The fine entertain- ments presented at each meeting and found to be incentives for calling forth good attendance resulted from the efforts of the contest and entertainment committee. Remunerative returns have been awarded a few of the members who participated in the Liberty Magazine Limerick contests. The three regular contests of the semester were the Lyrical, preferably child verse, presented May 7. Synopsis for a High School Play, May 21, and 'Short Story, June 4. Among the special activities was the representation of the Admetus Club at Ann Arbor. while the 'iSchoolmaster's Club was there, by Alpheus Hunter, Eugene Poorvin and Gerald Hall. Last fall a company of twenty drove to Ann Arbor. enjoyed a survey of the grounds, and picknicked by the Huron. The entrance of autumn was marked by the meeting of a group of members at Dearborn who worked on plans for a play amid beautiful surroundings. The Admetus Club was presented with a copy of Anne Campbells Companionship shortly after its publication. Miss Campbell is one of the honorary members. The social calendar included a St. Valentine's dance. The Activity Committee. through the efforts of Gerald Hall. was able to present a scoreboard to the basketball teams. Page fifty-eight SOLHWGV QHTD yn' fifty-1 S BEAR. 1. I 2 gf lj ,J J-593' A , - '6 it 425'-..f? Wf'f'f?Q.. 3 L ,, , 'ff' ' p.U 43342, Q lx al,-1' .I 6 af 'fi -:rf Jia ef 14 ' T' ' A 'eff' f Q57 ? ,3,,!,, The Boys' Athletic Club OMMERCE athletics have received a decided push up the ladder of suc- cess by the institution of the B. A. C. Although just organized February 24, 1925, its progress defies limitations at the present time, The Constitution, ratified by forty eager boys, advocates good fellow- ship among the athletes, proper spirit among the boys, and Wholesome activities in general. Manager Layher, and coaches Fricker and Harper, have done a tremendous amount of work in the effort to place athletics at the High School of Commerce in the front ranks. They merit a World of praise, which both faculty and student bodies extend to them. The club's oflicers for the present semester are: Ralph Goldsmith, presi- dent: Herman Lewenthal, vice-president: Gerald Hall, treasurer and secretary: Louis Feinberg, sergeant-at-arms. Basketball, baseball, and indoor track meets have received better support than ever, but next semester's activities, through the efforts of the B. A. C., should hit the mark. Come one, come all, for membership awaits your decision. Page sixty CLUB YS' ATHLETIC BO K,-ggi! X A Y 'M --Sift . . . 1 W llfff Lili ig lil, QU C at ,s ,ll Zglllwl fftlfg-lf? of The Girls' Athletic Club CNE of the recent organizations at the High School of Commerce is the G. A. C., formed the latter part of October, 1924, for the express purpose of supporting school athletics, and sponsored by the faculty members, Misses Elsie Hildebrand and Irma Kidd, who have devoted much time and energy to betterment in athletics. The first president was Helen Milanki, whose term of office was exceedingly brief, due to her untimely death. Katinka Gormsen, president, Edna Armitage, vice-president: Fannie Ettin- ger, secretary and Winifred Cash, treasurer, have filled their offices admirably, and these officers have been loyally supported in all the club's undertakings. 'The Constitution, drawn up by a committee of three, designates as its aims, sportsmanship, scholarship and school spirit. The colors chosen by the club are Maroon and Gold. As time and tide wait for no man, membership is open to those who will say, Why not now? Page sixfy-two , X I f .C f T 4 3Xm M: f-- Court X I gb, f -C-in-I Inv. I fi-i t - l i - B L'gffflli I 'I -+ L S f if ,Q x C qiggzifhill X lli J l T E li XXQSX 'l x ' ffziiii Njllllwllllillll ll I N it T ff JT- i ' V ' my l, . , mg . KWk. XXNX 4 lllll The Student Council THE endeavors of the Student Council have bridged the gap controlling attendance, hall congestion, general school cleanliness, and minor school matters arising daily. School betterment has been its ideal, and the council has zealously lived up to that purpose. Through the adoption of an attendance contest held between all record rooms, the attendance record of the school has been greatly improved. And be it known, there is rare contention among the rooms for the possession of the flag donated by the D. A. R. The contest period covers two weeks. Hall congestion has been decreased to a minimum by the appointment of students and teachers for duty in the corridors. Those not authorized with a pass, written by a teacher or an oflicial, are not allowed to pass through the halls after the tardy gong. Clean-up Week, held Feb. 16 to Feb. 20, was sponsored by the Student Council and earnestly supported by means of mottoes, posters, and bulletin- board notices. What with waste paper properly deposited, clean blackboards, floors. windows and doors, this campaign proved itself a worthwhile one. An eflicient member has been selected from each record room as a repre- sentative in the Student Council. Faculty and students have profited by and appreciate the Council's wonder- ful achievements. Page sixty-three STUDENT COUNCIL VQKZTI g y fb?-? v 'U 5 2 fffffv.. l t ,, tl fl i . f f 4 lt lv tfwfrfrlllflll f ,ff ,lf ., i f W!!! 6 X5 if L 3 X - 17,764.1 ljil , 7 ,-X-xx.. -Q41 t . J- is ,c p I 7, i ' 34 ' Wvrz. ri-314 FH-045' '- The Debating Teams THE Commerce Debating teams for 1924-25 enjoyed a successful season. The question of the debate was, Resolved, That the United States should grant the Philippine Islands their immediate and complete independence. As in the past. the teams were coached by Mr. Rogers, head of the English depart- ment. At the beginning of the term a debating class with seventeen enthusiastic members was organized. These seventeen were a picked group who had in the past shown special ability in scholarship and in public speaking. They were: Jesse Sterling, Malvola Brown, Almeda Laphthorne, Saul Levine, Samuel Kerd- noff, Meredith Calvird, Florence Limestoll, Catherine O'Connor, Katherine Harms, Gerald Hall, Thyra Kenzie, Florence Berres, Kathleen Smith, Theodore Woods, Richard Muttschall, Helene Rottenberg and Morris Karp. Thyra Kenzie, Kathleen Smith, and Samuel Kerdnoif made up the Com- merce negative team which won a unanimous decision from Southwestern's aiiirmative team at Southwestern. Thyra Kenzie started the winning argument by proving beyond a doubt that the Philippines had an unstable government. As Thyra has two more years of high school, old Commerce expects big things from her in the future. Kathleen Smith, with a pleasing voice and personality, brought forth arguments that fairly swamped Southwestern. ' Then Samuel Kerdnoff, veteran speaker and debater, in a voice of thunder, wiped out his opponents' last hope. Gerald Hall, Florence Berres and Saul Levine, three Senior and Cum Laude students, were chosen to bear the Commerce colors in upholding the affirma- tive. This team was looked upon as one of the strongest and best teams ever turned out by Commerce, but by an unfortunate turn of fate, drew the eventual champions of their district, Central, for the first debate. The Central High debaters were clever speakers and entertainers, although many thought their arguments were not so convincing as those of the Commerce team. It is said that an army is only what its reserves make it, this is also true of a debating team. Mr. Rogers selected the following as reserves: The second affirmative: Theodore Woods, Florence Limestoll and Richard Muttschall. These three gained much knowledge and experience by debating with the first team. All three will be back again next year, along with Thyra Kenzie, to form a nucleus for that year's team. With all this seasoned material it is hoped that Commerce will show championship calibre teams in 1925-26. The second negative team was composed of Catherine O'Connor, Helene Rottenberg and Morris Karp, three seniors who although showing good debat- ing ability were not quite able to make the first team. Mr. Rogers and the members of the teams deserve a world of praise for their untiring and unselfish efforts in putting Commerce in the limelight via the debating, route. Page siriy-fire V 'Wg AfHrmative Team LLOYD ROGERS, Coach :Ik . 'L Negative Team Page snrfy-six My f fy W! fi f,1 X 0 ff! jj X X! gfgflgffj WM XW if gif, g 4,1 fqvdff ffgfqfwffl gffff ff ff ,fwfl ff! ffff v4MWQ 0 ff f' '7 f 2,5 f Q! W f 9 ZZQXW W j M65 6 KX! ff Xfgmxwfffjx MX ky! f fr ffff 1' f 4 wwf? JV!!! jj? X i if 5'5iQ'1IEWEIf I , yf f N , A5 '45 C1 - Y X 1 1, -f A' - V,-' WIN, - Qin ,. 2 f 16 fff 31 75-'fag-av N A4 ,3 , M- . 07?-2 . 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Miss Cherryblossomf' the school's fourth annual production, staged by the Cilee Clubs, was the culmination of this year's train- ing in singing under the direction of Mrs. Schermerhorn and Miss Wylie. Each of the characters played his part well, and the entire company of -forty-five received much applause from the audience. The cast, having had four strenuous weeks of practice, was well trained for the event. The auditorium was overfilled. Chairs had to be placed in the aisles, many people remained standing, and others were turned away at the doors. During the latter part of the spring term, after the operetta, Miss Wylie directed the girls in chorus singing, while Mrs. Schermerhorn worked with the boys' quartette, a lively bunch of fellows who like to sing. Crchestra The High School of Commerce Orchestra, consisting of twenty-eight members. under the direction of Miss Kruke, enjoyed a very eventful season, l924-25. The school was proud to send six of the members to play in the all city organization. Four of these dropped out because of working after school hours, but two remained on the roll, Stephania Laske and Jennie Katanick. The orchestra played at two State Teachers' Association meetings. and received many compliments on the fine ability displayed. Mr. Labadie, popular ex-Commerce teacher, invited the orchestra to play at St. Gertrude's Church of Cirosse Pointe, on Sunday, February 22. They also played at the Father and Son Banquet, held at the L'Anse Creuz Catholic Church, also of Grosse Pointe. On March 16 they entertained a crowded house at the Second Christian Church of Detroit. The orchestra furnished the music for the fourth annual operetta. 'AMiss Cherryblossomf' and for the Senior plays given at Northern High School Audi- torium. They have played at a number of school assemblies and at the two commencement exercises of January and June, l9Z5. 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In the operetta, 'AMiss Cherryblossomf' six members took an active part, while in the senior play, The Pot Boilers, four of the six characters were chosen from the class. The Stepmotherf' produced before a Literary Club meeting on March l9, and The Grand Cham's Diamond, which was staged in Cass High School Auditorium on March 27, were exclusively plays by the Dramatics Class. The second senior play, The Dear Departed, of which all the six actors were taken from the class in dramatics, was staged at Northern High School Auditorium on the evening of June 19. A number of girls who were not in either of the senior plays, produced 'AToo Much Bobby late in the spring semester. At the first mass meeting in the spring semester, February 26, the students entertained by giving selections, both humorous and solemn. THE GRAND CHAM'S DIAMOND A Mystery Drama Packed With Thrills and Chuckles Presented By THE DRAMATICS CLASS March 27, at 2:30 in Cass High School Auditorium Under the Direction of Miss Gringle CAST OF CHARACTERS Mr. Perkins . . . . . , , ...,....... . . , .Gerald Hall Mrs. Perkins , Miss Perkins . . Albert Walkins , , Man in Black . - . , ,Thyra Kenzie . ,Helene Rottenberg , . . . ,Morris Karp V .,., Sam Berk l'uy1' x1'1'1'lll11-flrn Mrs. Slater I . THE DEAR DEPARTED A One-Act Farce by Stanley Houghton Presented by the SENIOR CLASS OF JUNE, 1925 at Cass Hygh School Auditorium June 19, at 8:15 Directed by Miss Gringle CAST OF CHARACTERS Mrs. Jordonj Sisters A Henry Slaterl Ben Jordon 5 husbands' ' ' ' Victoria Slater fa girl of tenj ..,. Abel Merryweather Gladys Warnke Dorthy Osborne Harry Shapiro Alpheus Hunter . ,Lily Greenberg . . . .Gerald Hall 1 CAST Page seven!!!-Il11'ev Thomas Pinkles Sud THE POT BOILERS A Comedy in One Act By Alice Cierstenberg Presented By the SENIOR CLASS OF JUNE, 1925 312 Cass High School Auditorium June 19, at 8:15 Directed by Miss Gringle CAST OF CHARACTERS fthe authorj ...,..........1... Harold Wouldby fthe novicej .,.... . Mr. Ivory fthe fatherj ..,... Mr. Ruler fthe herol Miss Ivory fthe heroinej , A . Mr. Inkwell fthe villainj . . . Mrs. Pencil fthe vampirel ......... .Ralph Montgomery . . .Henry Feldman ..,.1Sam Berk , , .Donovan Farr . . . .Rose Cutler Morris Karp . . . .Theresa Stiefel 4 1' Page seventy-four CAST AND COACH 0 1 Q -o x? .WiM,EULH:E' 0 so O ' 1- Fil J UHNE ' 0 I I V THE REVEILLE Vol. I JUNE, 1925 No. l THE REVEILLE Herman Lewenthal-Editorin-Chief Associate Editor ..,......,...,............,...... .,,.. G erald Hall Art Editor A... Classes ....... Organizations. . Music-Drama . . Calendar i.... Poetry ...., Snap Shot .... Athletics-Boys Athletics-Girls Alumni .,.i... Humor .,,.... Faculty Adviser William Jones . Faculty Adviser Page seventy-six Department Editors . Franklin Johns .Florence Berres . .Flora Talbot Alpheus Hunter Gladys Warnke Inez Cavanaugh . . .John Boata Milton Foerster , . . ........ Flora Talbot . . . ,Catherine O'Connor . . , .Leone Cunningham Business Department Staff Edward Bogan Lester Dennis Helene Miller Helen Connolly . . . . Manager . , , 4H. G. Schell The Audit Published Bi-Weekly by the Class in Journalistic Writing at the Detroit High School of Commerce- Editor-in-Chief ..,,...,....,,........,.......... Franklin A. Johns Associate Editor ..... .... H erman Lewenthal News Editor ....,..... . . . .......... A. R. Hunter Assistant News Editors. . . ..,..........., Catherine O'Conner Florence Berres and Hyman Vogel Home Room News ,... . . .Theresa Stiefel, Leone Cunningham Literary .......,.. ................ I nez Cavanaugh Personal Editors .... ....... J ohn Boata and Rose Cutler Organizations . . . .... Marian Leonard and Flora Talbot Humor ........ .... G erald Hall and Henry Feldman Boys' Athletics . , , .................... Milton Foerster Girls' Athletics . . . .... Fannie Ettinger and Gladys Warnke Faculty Adviser . . ............,..... Helen Connolly REPORTERS Ralph Goldsmith, Adam Tyrone BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager . . . ,.... 4... ,........ .... W i l liam S. Jones Faculty Adviser . . . .... H. G. Schell Audit I The Audit, published by the class in journalistic writing at the High School of Commerce, has made phenomenal progress during the last semester. This bi-weekly paper is entered in the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association and the Central Interscholastic Press Association. At the annual convention of the C. I. P. A., at Madison, Wisconsin, November 28 and 29, the Audit won third place in the second division. Miss Connolly, faculty advisor, Franklin Johns, and Herman Lewenthal were sent as representatives. The papers were judged according to the amount and char- acter of news, editorials, literary features, quality of the English, departments, humor, name of paper, and general make-up. Kenneth Baumler and Hyman Vogel were the representatives at the an- nual convention of the M. I. P. A. held at Ann Arbor, February 12 to 14. In the national annual sport page make-up contest of the C. I. P. A. the Audit, as a five-column paper, received first place. The issue of March 27 was the paper which Won the decision. Next year it is expected that the Audit will be a six column paper. The members of the staff wish their successors great attainments within the coming year. Page seventy-eight , fr NF .riw vigil: 1 Il 924125 RSITY, 1 VA ETBALL SK BA ,. .53:rgrg:5:EQm1af- 1- --5 - ' . 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N-3.5.2-.L+ -1-: gg . .3I,--:f-:k--:-:-:-:-:le:-:-14.5.-::.:.:.::::-. i -LSMSEE:-5:2-:-:--' '. . - '-I-I 55' -: 211242 'f'-5I215:1525515222E:E:E:2:2:1:23'2s:r:2 ' '-4 .-:1:f:1. ' '1 -':':':1f252f1f5:fi3fEI:'-5:-Q. -4- . :'f,fI:25F 5-'-rf ' A ,, . 4 . .. -:.:r.r1:1:f ' ' '-'I-I-: -.44:4:-:-:-1.3.-:.:.gr5:ZQkq'5 N ,.4:-:,I:-:2:I-f:2:2'2- aw -V:V.:::5:E:3:5:5:r:::r:1:2:25rE5EErf?3P ' ,. 4 -:'g,g.-5-5-3.44: 4 'rqz--.-Q:-:g:':1:k:-zklgig:-:I' . :-.2-I: :g .-:5:5:f:I:IgIg:1:5z3:3:5:::Z:g:5:f:f:f:2:f:2:f:f:f5gg:g:::5::15:5:::3:g:3:f:2:2:f:I3.4:-A rr: :5:5:':-no EARL N. FRICKER Athletic Director ROBERT Ci. LAYHER Athletic Manager TRACK COACH DAVIS BASEBALL COACH GREEN RESERVE COACH HARPER Page eigh ty-one Varsity Outcomes The following is a complete summary of the Auditors' 1924-25 basketball season. They were off to a blinding start as is the Commerce custom in all pre- season games, won the opening contest of the High School League against Cass, but through over-confidence lost the nine following games. Then just as the lid was to be put on at the close of the season, they battered Eastern for victory. thus gaining an advantage of three places over last season. Commerce 12 vs. Redford 11 Commerce 15 vs. Highland Park 26 Commerce 20 vs. Dearborn 19 Commerce 7 vs. Western 12 Commerce 10 vs. Alumni 14 Commerce 12 vs. Central 15 Commerce 17 vs. Cass Tech 13 Commerce 17 vs. Hamtramck 33 Commerce 10 vs. Northwestern 43 Commerce 16 vs. Southwestern 39 Commerce 13 vs. Northeastern 15 Commerce 8 vs. Southeastern 32 Commerce 17 vs. Northern 22 Commerce 21 vs. Eastern 18 With the smallest and lightest team in the league, a school that can jump three places over the preceding year and be greatly feared by its opponents deserves much credit. Such was the interesting 1924-25 cage campaign of the Auditors. The season was started early. While the other schools were busily engaged in football battles, Commerce took the reins and began her basketball training. Coach Fricker. who led a championship team at Freeport, Illinios, was secured for the Auditors. Then with a new coach and a brand new system, Commerce was said to have the jump on the other teams. ln fact we were picked out as the Surprise Team of the league and much was expected of us. The first call brought out enthusiasts. The following reported and made the Varsity Team: Horton, Goldsmith, Wertheimer, Karp, Burkhardt and Forrester. At the beginning of the new term, Scheppler, last season's captain, Lewenthal and Eady joined the Auditor camp. As usual, Commerce began the season with a flying start. Redford came only to fall as the first victim in a clamorous battle by a 12-11 score. The game was fast and creditable to the lightning-like work of the Auditors. Dear- born was toppled next by another one point margin, 20-19. The victory was all the more pleasing because the Auditors had to stage an uphill battle until the last few minutes of play when they came out on level ground and tied the score. In the overtime period a hectic battle ensued in which the Auditors emerged victors. Greatly elated at their success thus far, the fast Alumni were tackled for a game. After a bitter battle the Varsity was turned back by a 14-10 score. Over-confidence was the Auditors' undoing. Many times they played listless ball and let the Alumni score almost at will. The defeat by the Alumni was not put to waste, for Commerce retrieved herself and defeated Cass Tech's Mechanics to the tune of 17 to 14. Al- though behind at half time, the Auditors let loose like a pack of demons and downed Cass at every step in the second half. Interesting and spectacular plays were evident in this half when Commerce showed her superiority over Cass Tech. With this victory, Commerce was all set for a win over the strong North- western Colts, last year's champions. But this proved to be the turning point and they were overwhelmed by a 43-10 score. They missed some very pretty shots and couldn't score on fouls. Northeastern was then taken on in a nerve- rattling battle. ,They played rings around the Northeastern team, holding Truskowski, the season's high scorer to one field goal. If only one minute more of time had been left they would have scored enough points to win from the Falcons, but instead they lost 13-15. They then took on Northern and with similar breaks lost 22-17. Continued regularity of missing foul shots lost the game. Highland Park's tall Polar Bears were extended in a 26-15 victory after the Auditors had tired in their attack. Page eighty-three With the opening of the new semester Saul Levine, star guard, left Com- merce, due to graduation. Western, after obtaining a flying start won 12-7 in a somewhat dull game. Central was next, and a victory was expected despite its being Friday the thirteenth. What followed was one of the most thrilling games won in the last minute of play. Both teams were going down the home stretch, neck and neck, only to have Central emerge ahead on a field goal and foul shot, the final score being 15-12. The two strongest teams in the league were then encountered after Hamtramck won 33-17, on what was more of a dance floor than a basketball court. Southwestern was trailing at the opening of the game but came back true to form and grasped the victory 39-16. South- eastern, the city champions, repeated in much the same manner and left with a 32-8 victory. The Eastern game, being the last. put Commerce up another step, let- ting the Auditors finish in the third place above the cellar position, where they were found last year. Commerce showed a complete reversal of form and got off to a flying start, holding the lead throughout the game. At one time they were in the lead 15-5, after which the Indians found themselves and scored a little faster, but never threatened for the lead. Thus the season opened with a victory and ended with a 21-18 victory. This is in general a resume of the Auditors' 1924-25 campaign. Com- merce was greatly feared by all the teams and in fact some of the leaders prac- ticed longer and harder before taking on the Auditors, for they were not too sure of a victory. The coaching system deserves a world of praise for the handling, of the Auditors. Reserves' Outcomes The following is a complete summary of the Reserves' team in their 1924-25 basketball contests. They lost their one and only pre-season game to the heavy faculty by a one-point margin 18-17. They couldn't get started at the opening of the season, and lost each game, until turning into the latter part of the schedule, they swamped the Central Reserves, and then beat Hamtramck ll-10. The close scores kept the totals of the individual players down. Reserves 17 vs. Faculty 18 Reserves 4 vs. Cass 8 Reserves 6 vs. Northwestern 15 Reserves 3 vs. Northeastern 9 Reserves 9 vs. Northern 18 Reserves 9 vs. Highland Park 15 The following players participated i with letters for their efforts: FRANKLIN JOHNS MORRIS CHAETT Page eighty-four Reserves 6 vs. Reserves 15 vs. Reserves ll vs. Reserves 7 vs. Reserves 9 vs. Reserves 9 vs. n Reserve games Western 10 Central 5 Hamtramck 10 Southwestern 17 Southeastern 18 Eastern 11 and were rewarded WALTER WERTI-IEIMER HARRY SHAPIRO Coach Green , 3- MC . Ib. ' s '-'Vx s. at gi .wif Z. Bock .WN ' vi I ' e ' E 1 n Van Desands f!!ii ,xv 3 'TX if ' i Eady iwvfg if ' 9 . Scheppler Page eighty-six Baseball Wl'TH only four men from last year's squad back in uniform, the outlook for a successful season at the start of the '25 cam- paign was not very bright. Twenty-four play- ers answered the first call for candidates. and after much deliberation by Coaches Green and Fricker upon the merits of the players the squad was reduced to eleven men. These men, after a week of practice, strove to conquer the repre- sentatives of Cass Technical High School, but after a strenuous battle the Auditors were obliged to take a 4 to 0 defeat, In this game Archie Bowers, Cass moundsman, obtained everlasting fame by not allowing the Auditors a hit or run. Northwestern, Northeastern, Northern, High- land Park, Western and Hamtramck High Schools were then encountered, in the order named, and after battles that were close and hard fought, the Maroon and Gold were forced to accept defeats, Much material was developed for next year's nine, and with a few veterans back, the 1926 campaign should lind Commerce among the leaders. The following is the complete summary of the season: Commerce 0 Cass 4 Commerce 3: N'western 13 Commerce 3: N'eastern 7 Commerce 3: Northern 9 Commerce l 1 Highland Park 13 Commerce l 2 Western 26 Commerce 7: Hamtrack l4 f it gf W ' Wertheimer Myers get F444 I ge fi 1 i S. L. Holtsclaw ff .. it J . ' Aff : . ewaiif w,mrW ,gf , tgtwp Messinger ff? W' M.. ,TN W as Foerster 'iw iiii ,sl J 1 1. .' , . .fl s .. - ,., .-,-: 1 , -uf, Sharko sky -f. we A ff' you dx i'laf! .,. .. 'el k 'I . 1, X K it Zalec ,A Track RACK at Commerce High bids fair to be as popular as the other school T sports. The chief difficulty, at present, lies in the fact that this sport is just developing and consequently must go through various stages. In the first place a larger number of men are needed for Track than in any other sport. There are about fifteen standard events and three men may be used in each event. This means a total of forty-live men, and hence calls for a much greater number trying for the team: since every man may not be able to lit in with the squad. Our school is handicapped at present by the relatively few boys attending the school. But all of us who have watched the school grow feel that this will not be a condition with which we will have long to contend. The squad has been further handicapped this year by having no men with track experience. No matter how good a man may be in his event, a certain amount of seasoning is needed to make him a really capable performer. With a large number of men returning next year, our squad will have enough veteran material to give balance to the team and confidence to the newcomers. This year our object has been to develop men for the next year, and the next several years, rather than for the present. By doing this we hope to realize a better foundation for our track ath- letics and present more effective teams for the future. H. L. DAVIS, Coach. TRACK TEAM Page eighty-eight Commerce, MISS HILDEBRAND MISS KIDD Girls' Athletic Director Athletic Manager Girls' Athletics BASKETBALL AND HOCKEY The 1924-25 season of the Commerce basketball team has ably proved the abundance of school spirit among the students. The call for support in all athletics was heartily responded to by both boys and girls. The following table shows the results of our basketball games: Commerce. 29: Cass, 13: played at Commerce. Commerce, 9: Southwestern, 3l: played at Southwestern. Commerce, 15: Northwestern, 23: played at Northwestern. Commerce. 21: Highland Park, 30: played at Commerce. 8: Western, 37: played at Western. The most exciting of these games was the one played with Highland Park. In the last half, Commerce responded to the voices of her supporters and gave Highland Park a hard fight for the odd points. Perhaps the most enjoyable game of the season was the faculty game. score, 25 to 2, in favor of varsity. The reserve team has done splendid work, and the following girls are worthy of the credit accorded them: Dora Kurtz, Tessie Pryzborowski, Vivian Brandt, Nina Gamble, Eunice Collard. Members of the varsity team received the large block C of maroon and gold, while the reserve team were presented the small block UC. 1 The hockey games, initiated this term, and carried out as follows. Commerce, ' Northwestern, 4: at Northwestern Field Commerce. Southwestern, 2: at Northwestern Field Commerce, Cass O: at Northwestern Field Commerce, Highland Park, 2: at Northwestern Field Commerce, Western, 0: at Northwestern Field The line-up was as follows: Capt, Helen Milanki .,..,. C. F. Catherine Kraft Q V AE44 L H Katinka Gormsen . . . ..,. L, I. - winiffed Cash ..... ..... R . 1. Efff.Othl11Wf'ght ' ' : ' fi H Florence Getwell . . . .... R. W. I lim Osm ,' ' ' ' ' ' ' F Edna Armitage I I Vlwg L. W. Tessie Przyborowski ..... , ,L F Violet Forbes . , A . .C, H, Dorothy Stein .... .... . . .G K Page eighty- X wig ,,.1 ' fx 4-ff -. -1 1 .v Q Vx , X. Y Q 01 -x.N 1? m , m ,- , . A K A gi, L ::f- gg! i ' . A L i ' ' ' A f 5515 V, ' A 'm 1.14, m-,XV h h L , KA - df , mf flfmlrl ' Q xr, . .w. at . a V s L..-A...--.Q.,,...,..,.,,.. . Page nincly-unc Alumni If a mmz does not maake new aequainzfanees as he adtunces through life, he will soon fnd himself alone. A man should keep his friendship in constant repair. -folmson. THE Commerce Alumni Association increases in membership at each com- mencement, but it has not been very active until recently. The association is open to all alumni, and it is desired that all come out to the meetings and social doings. On December 15, 1924, they held a meeting. and the following ollicers were elected: President, Alton Thompson: Vice-President, Martha Ude: Sec- retary, Nellie Hopkins: Treasurer, Morris Medow. The new committees became busy immediately and a get-together dance was held in the Commerce gym on March 4th. This dance started the ball rolling, and several committee meetings were held soon after to make plans for a dinner dance. These plans are now completed, and such a function will take place at the Belle Isle Casino on June 24th. All alumni are urged to come out and meet their old schoolmates. Some of these are listed below. See how many you recognize. Several graduates of Commerce are employed at the Board of Education. Dorothea Radtke, graduate of 1923, is working in Mr. Courtis' oflice. LaRue Smith, who completed a two-year course in June, 1921, is in the Busi- ness Manager's ollice, and Verlyn Janrow, who was graduated from a four-year course, January, 1925, is employed in the Evening School Department. Laurie Parkinson, who completed a four-year course June, 1922, is em- ployed as stenographer for the Michigan Central Railroad. Mae Farmer, a post-graduate of June, 1924, is employed as bookkeeper at Commerce. Grace Tingay, of the January, 1924, class, is employed as stenographer for the General Motors Corporation. Marguerite Landis, a two-year graduate of June, 1923, is also employed in the General Motors Building. Augusta Klein, a four-year graduate of June, 1922, and a graduate of Teachers' College, is now a special teacher at the Noble School. Vera Webb, of June, 1924, is employed as stenographer and bookkeeper for Weyhing Bros., Jewelers. Sarah Rabinowitz, graduate of June, 1924, is employed as bookkeeper for the Rosenberg Department Store. Anne Cutler, a four-year graduate of June, 1921, is working at the National Bank of Commerce. Anna Levine, a three-year graduate of June, 1924, is employed at the Aaron DeRoy Motor Car Company. Rose Elansky, a member of the June, 1924, class, is working as stenog- rapher for Summerfield T5 Hecht. Clara Rathnaw, a four-year graduate of June, 1922, is employed as stenographer for the Y. W. C. A. Rose Strickstein, a four-year graduate of June, 1924, is working at The Art Museum. . Freda Levine, a three-year graduate of June, 1921, is employed at the Aaron DeRoy Motor Car Company. Hazel Coelius, who completed a three-year course in June, 1924, is em- ployed as stenographer for the Crowe Publishing Company. Gertrude Schroeder, of June, 1924, is employed as stenographer for Bax- ter ii Baxter, lawyers, in the First National Bank Building. Emma Shenkus was married in May, 1925, to Mr. Avlin Dibble. As the dew to the blossoms, The bud to the bee As the scent to the nose, Are those memories to me. -Amelia B. Welby. Page ninety-two ' u nl i Innnl'I1l W W X X Y ,A- '5':f5-3:-1:'-:45'1'- ...JZ fn. --Ph i'rQf:v.1E1' ,ghftg-1-:gjg.-ag-','. gg-23 ,q . .gr .--:.. 125'-.27.I,'f1.2,-. -:11'.'::-'.-:::,1-:-2, :-5.5 yi :f'Zf:: :-,-:3f,'z,'.gi.-,q- , i-5..z'.gg-.g':'g-.z.ig.-:, '93, g- 13 '.':1::: ..z:g.-f5.:-..-..:-:-,- ei ,..Q,g..'l -'32.'L5.wf!gg-,NM.:-.'--.s6'...,1-'.. .--,1gL:,-'.,.- a ..1,.il'!g.:',.l.-' Page ninety-fhree GORMAN 82 THOMAS INSURANCE AND SAFETY BONDS Of every description 844-846 Majestic Building Cadillac 6948-6949 JOHN J. GORMAN CO. On the Point Michigan, Griswold, and Lafayette b wb 965 Room 266, Bookkeeping four, Took most the prizes, And are looking for more. To Our Graduates-Emilia Popovich, Gretchen Horstman, and Frank Pereney-a fond farewell! Auf wiedersehen! ,O 'oe sqm He-How about a date tonight? She-Nope: we got in too late last night. Why, I brought you home at a quarter of twelve. It was three o'clock. Well, ain't that a quarter of twelve? -Lafayette Lyre. . ' .ww -at . r , .---- T V xtxu 'T f 'T HQ -2 A21 A 1 H I. I fl if 21 'g Pl f , , ,I L1 'Q i ml f .J bl if il if up r- O an-r f lil 'lf Nt X I ffl ,' ig X, WJ E i HX I 1 0 E ll Ei ii v li gf WATCHES J. H. Garlick Terms if desired 1130 Griswold Street Near Garrick Theatre A large selection of all relia- ble makes, in various styles of cases-reasonably priced and fully guaranteed. :: 1: RECORD ROOM 2 80 Cleanliness-our motto! Two-eighty-our name! Good bookkeeping-our slogan. 'Twill lead us to fame. -V. Heath. Room 365 extends to the gradu- ates of 1925 their heartiest congratu- lations and best wishes for success. Now don't you think, 'Cause we're not heard, We're up to our old tricks: For this is just a compliment From Room three-sixty-six! Page ninety-five To the Graduates of Commerce High: We bid you you farewell and the best of wishes. Record 3 80. Hickory, dickory, dock, The mouse ran up her sock- A natural mistake for a mouse to make, For he thought it the traditional clock. -Amherst Lord Jef. Call Webster Beg pardon, are you a prize- fighter? I'm a pugilist-not a prizea lighter. I suppose you're one of them reporters. No, I'm a journalist. -Wash- ington Cougar's Paw, To the Seniors: I've tried to write some clever stuff, But gosh! I don't know how: So I'll just wish you cheer enough To last till years from now. Room 276. Irritable Husband Cto wife driv- ing a nailj--However do you expect to knock a nail in the wall with a clothes brush? For goodness' sake, use your head, dear! --Tit-Bits Clsondonj. RECORD ROOM 371 We, the Record Room 371, wish the following graduates a very happy and successful career: Petri, Josephine Reid, Gwendolyn Smith, Sybil Williams, Blanche Zryd, Harold Bogel, Pauline Burkhardt, Elliott Feldman, Henry Forester, Milton Horton, Blake At Commerce The Post Graduate Secretarial Course The Road to Independence! Try It! Thirteen is unlucky, That we know is true, And so we'1l mix it up And make 3821 The Stage Improved On One reason I like the movies- When dead an actor falls, He can't revive amid applause And take six curtain calls. -Boston Transcript. Blankity Blank My husband is plain-spoken: he calls a spade a spade. 'ASO is mine, but I won't say what he calls the Lawn-mower. -Wash- ington Cougar's Paw. Best Wishes to Our Graduate, EVA RAIMI! I -273 Page nznety-six WEYHING BROS. MFG. 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Michigan C' ntlemen: Pl ' send n p f f h lx I l-low l F Nl 5 Th S Cl h TN ..,,......... ,... Address ..,..,,... ...,,..,...,...,,.... . CQMMERCIAL STATE SAVINGS BA PENOBSCGT BLDG.. DETROIT Farewell, dear Seniors, Kind and true! Congratulations Unto you! From Record Room 376. '4Accuracy is our motto: Speed, too, must come. These are the aim Of 3813 WANTEDfBoys in Record Room 277. Room consists mostly of girls. Boys, do your stuff! Compliments of '16 l -C, onday is a good day to eat ice cream. flOther good days are Sunday. Tuesday, Fri- day, Wednesday, Saturday and Thursday :: :: DWROIT CREAM ERY cfce I 1' iriiivfgf-viylzl .4 A HIGH GRADE COMPANY WORTH-WHILE WORK GOOD WAGES STEADY ADVANCEMENT TRAINING WITH PAY GOOD HOURS HIGH TYPE ASSOCIATES IDEAL OFFICES! I We can offer you all these things MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY lj lj Time Table Compliments gf Sixty seconds, one minute, Sixty minutes, one hour, Twenty-four hours, one day, Thirty days, one sentence. -Judge. Merrill Lynch 82 CO. Room 270 is to be complimented on its aggressiveness and tenacity. They have succeeded this year in de- veloping a line class spirit and in proving themselves capable in sup- porting the activities of the school. Our best wishes go with the grad- uates Of June, 1925. Pat-Say, what caused the explosion at the plant the other day? Mike-Oh, Casey was carrying a load of dynamite and the noon whistle blew. -Penn Punch Bowl. UDO unto Others as others did unto thee, said the new car owner as he ran over e helpless pedestrian.--Life. He Chaughtilyj-I can go with any girl I please. She-Yes, too bad you don't please any of them.-Texas Ranger. Teacher-Can you name the dog-star, Jimmy? Jimmy-+It's either Strongheart Or Rin-Tin-Tin.--Judge. When it comes to problems we never shirk, We pitch right in and do our work. If you dOn't watch out we'1l get ahead Of you. Because this is Record Room Two Seventy-two. t CONGRATULATIONS BOYS WANTED in R. R. 277g room GRADUATES consists mostly of girls. BOYS do your from SWE' RECORD ROOM 374-B I'r1f71' Om' lzlmrirrrl Make Your Graduation Complete By Being Photographed In Your Graduation Dress ...ei- QS, TC Of oelroil , 1424 Woodward Ave. Sprunk Engraving Company Photo-Engravers and Commercial Artists If You Desire Good Returns from Your Products, ,all J wflleggg- If you desire Good Results 6 from your Copies- 'flioUNK,S The Engravings In This Publica- tion are Specimens of Our Work 700 Marquette Bldg. :-: Phone Main 1491 Detroit, Michigan lddt Band and Orchestral Instruments of Guaranteed Quality Af Huzfr0fz'5 fllmic Store Many Orchestras and jazz bands in Detroit High Schools have se- lected their instruments at this House of Music. High School musicians like to shop here because they know that they are securing instruments of high quality and dependability, backed by the Hudson guarantee of satisfaction. We have a complete array of band and orchestral instruments- the products of some of the wor1d's leading makers. We especially call attention to our selection of Buescher True-Tone Saxophones. Any instrument in our stock may be purchased on convenient monthly payments if desired. In addition to instruments you will find the newest Victor and Brunswick records, and sheet music. Note: We do guaranteed repair Work on any type instrument at a Very moderate cost. z1a's0fz's Musik Store 1250 Lzfrary Avenue P ge one hundred ld th THE DETROIT TIMES Sunday Ed1t1on More Than 300 000 GREATEST FEATURES IN AMERICA F1rst Complete Box Score on street at end of T1ger game For Complete Major League Bo Sco es a d Race In Detro1t The T1mes TELLS IT FIRST GET TI'IE SPORT FINAL md four -,HE i 5 3 Q i a F F- fy: .fmt ' 2. ff -41 ' ' 5 'rf L ' 1 'Hr js 4, K K9 ' ' I . A f' M. 1 V4 A sk ,Q w MX 4. 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