Comstock High School - Corral Yearbook (Comstock, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1927 volume:

■ Ts h e Owlet 1 9 2 6 - 1 6 2 7 COMSTOCK SCHOOL BUILDING I— O our ‘High School teachers, past and present, we ‘Dedicate this CDemorij ‘Book. CHARLES CHRISMAN, Trustee GEORGE WHITE. Trustee Our School ‘Board Who have shown a most cordial and sym- pathetic cooperation in our school affairs and have cultivated a friendly relation between Patrons, Teachers and Students. CARL McQUEEN, President JAMES MeDONALD, Secretary ROY CARPENTER, Treas. The Owlet 3 Annual Staff The Annual Staff is chosen from the membership of our High School C. C. Club. It consists of Herbert Mater as president; Robert Coats, treasurer; Esther Short, secretary; Amy Chrisman and Margaret Beckwith as assistants. Mr. Hall is acting advisor. This staff wishes, in this way, to offer its appreciation for the many contribu- tions and suggestions offered by his classmates and teachers. Our task has been a large one and we hope that our finished product will meet with the favor of our classmates and patrons. Mrs. Harder (in Civics): What is a caucus?” Gerald Forester: “Some moun- tains over in Russia.” Miss Phillips approached the post office clerk at the stamp window: “I would like to look at your red two- cent stamps.” The clerk obligingly brought out a sheet of one hundred stamps. Pointing to one in the center of the sheet this discriminating customer sweetly said, “I’ll take that one, please.” George Smith: ‘‘Did you ever see Oliver Twist, aunty?” His Aunt: ‘‘Now George, you know I never attend those modern dances.” Dick Dusseljee strolled into a Kalamazoo urug store and said, “Gimme a nickles worth of asafet- Jda.” The proprietor wrapped it up and passed it over. “Charge it,” said Dick. “What name,” was the reply. “Dusseljee,” answered Dick. “Take it for nothing.” retorted the poor druggist. I can’t afford to write 'asafetida' and Dusseljee both for a nickel.” Mrs. Harder: “Now if you will be good, James, there will be angels around your bed at night.” James Wolf: “Don’t I know and say can’t they bite.” 4 The Owlet Our teachers First row, left to right— Marvin O. Hall, Supt. Ruth Harder, Language G. Roy Lain , Principal Second row— Frank Noble, Manual Training Evelyn Phillips, English George Hoehne, Science Third row— Doris Robbins. Music and Art Emma Fooy, Sixth Grade The Owlet 5 Our ’Geachers First row, left to right— Josephine Leenhouts, 5 Jessie Pepper, 4 Bessie Sheldon, 3A Second row— Edyth Hall. 2A-3B Ida Knight. 2B Dorothy Furstenau, 1A Third row— Ada Sprague, IB Doris Poll in. Kindergarten 6 The Owlet Seniors BERNARD GASKILL— “Rest by every test.” Oratorical Contests ’25. “Captain Plymouth” ’25. Vice-Pres. of Class ’27. Debating ’25, ’26, ’27. “Dummy” ’25. Editor of Owl ’27. HERBERT MATER— “Tested and Approved.” Pres. Senior class ’27. Vice-Pres. ’2 6. Football ’25, ’26, ’27. Baseball ’25. ’26. ’27 Capt. Track ’27. Debating ’24. ’25, ’26. Pres. C. C. Club ’27. Annual Staff ’27. Adv. Mgr. of Owl ’27. “Under the Laurels” ’27. ‘ Captain of Plymouth” ’25. Delegate to Older Boy’s Conference ’27. EMMA GARRISON— “Service with a smile.” Circulation Mgr. of “Owl” 1927 Secretary of Class ’25, ’26. “Rings in the Sawdust.” The Owlet 7 Seniors ATCHISON KIRK— “The Light that never fails. ' Football ’25, 26, 27. Track 25, ’26. Class Treas. 26. WALTER SMITH— “Rest in Long Run. Football 24. '26. Baseball ’26, ’27. Basketball Capt. ’27. Track ’27. Ath. Mgr. of Owl ’27. “Under the Laurels' ’27. Vice-Pres. C. C. C. ’27. Treas. Class ’27. WILLIAM ROSCHEK— “Real Stuff.” Football ’24. ’25. ’26. ’27. Baseball ’24. '25, ’26. 27. Track. Sec. of 10 th Grade. “Rings in the Sawdust,” RALPH KIRK— “Keeps you Merry.” Paschal! ’25. ’26, 27. Basketball ’27. Football ’26, ’27. Tennis ’26. ’27. Track ’26. ’27. Bus. Mgr. of Owl ’27. “Under the Laurels” ’27. ‘ Rings in the Sawdust.” 8 The Owlet Salutatory By Walter Smith Classmates and friends, the class of “twenty-seven” greets you and extends a most cordial welcome to this our class night. Within one day we will have reached that goal towards which we have been striving four long, yet seemingly short years. We must then enter upon a greater field of life which lies before us. We must cast aside our high school privileges and pleasures, to hold them only in the firm grasp of our memories and assume those graver burdens which beset us as we leave this threshold. But our equipment is good, our armour is strong, so let us meet our worldly battles face to face, knowing a nation looks to her schools for her leaders. Both Nature and Destiny are honest. “To the victor goes the spoils.” Tlie events of this day and past school days are to be remembered with pleasure and perhaps with pride when we have passed far down the vale of years. As we hear our elders of today rehearse the scenes of their youth so shall we recall the memories of our school as we rest after the heat and toil of the day has passed. Now we leave as graduates, soon we hope to return as alumni, to review for a few short days those never-to-be-fcrgottcn lessons learned in the class rooms, on the i Thletic field and in our social gatherings. The time is now at hand for us, as a class, to part, but we can defy those cir- cumstances to arise which will weaken the ties of friendship formed in this school. And in the future both prosperity and disrster (an be but a source of the greatest comfort and pleasure to us if we permit that confidence and truth to abide. Let us go forth as members of a large family and let us help each other as such when the occasion offers, never forgetting to always honor our Alma Mater. We cannot take leave of these familiar walls and part with the pleasant as- sociations which have held us together without acknowledging the debt of gratitude we owe to our school and to our teachers for the'r fostering care. Let us ever re- member them with that gratitude and affection and feel a noble pride also for our parents who have so wisely and generously placed the means of education in the reach of all. To the school officers of the present year and former years, we extend our thanks for your continual interest in our welfare. To us the training we have obtained here will be only the capital for the be- ginning of life; and whatever of wealth and honor we may hereafter win in our field of work we shall be largely indebted to our school for the direct means of success. Yet good-bye seems such a strange word. We l ave been trying to say it these last days; to accustcm ourselves to the parting of the last hour. So let tonight be the happiest and brightest of our school course so that though the term of “twenty-seven” last but one more clay we will be of good cheer. During the exercises of tonight I bid each one listen to our chosen representa- tives, as they bring before us the various pictures of our school life, as they prophesy into the far distant future, as they pay tribute to those dear classmates who must pass from our midst to tasks of coming years. We cannot, we must not forget them tonight. And this evening as we are gathered neath our colors to be entertained with joke and satire, to chide one another, you must remember that good feeling and friendship are the motives. We forget our own mistakes and follies to enjoy those of others. To such scenes the class of “twenty-seven” bids its friends welcome. The Owlet 9 ‘Presidents Address IMAGINATION By Herbert Mater Classmates and friends: We of the Senior Class are gathered here tonight for the last time as students of Comstock High School. We have looked forward a very long time toward the coming of this day. In our imaginations we saw ourselves as we hoped to be on this night. Our imagination played an important part in helping us to successfully carry out our school work and to be able to graduate. Very often we find that imagination becomes perhaps one of the greatest things in our lives. We must have it in order to vision our success, in order to make us work harder to become successful. It is said that poets create by imagination the masterpieces for which they are famous. So may we strive toward a better life, a higher goal, by allowing our imaginations to inspire us. Imagination enters our lives before we become of school age. Every one knows that when a child is playing he is a conductor, a policeman, or a fireman, he is using his imagination. Your parents have visions of a brilliant future ahead of you. When you are small they picture you as you will be when you enter elementary school, high school, college, and later when you embark upon life’s sometimes treach- erous sea. And at all times they picture you as a success. Do you live up to their expectations or are you a failure? Is your success or failure due to your imagination or lack of it? It certainly is. You can be exactly as you, in your imagination, pic- ture yourself to be. Imagination is the basis of many inventions. With its aid men foresaw mighty machines, huge buildings, and large cities. The early pioneers foresaw for this country a glorious future and their dreams have been fulfilled because they believed in their visions and created the foundation upon which to build. Their descendants had enough faith in their forefathers to carry on the work of building, and our successful nation is the result. Many of the greatest men of today have profited by their faith in their forefathers and their imaginations. Pick up any of the popular magazines and read the stories of men who have started by tamping ties on the railroad section, and are today sitting in the presi- dent’s chair of the same railroad. Was it luck that put them there? Was it some- thing handed to them on a silver platter? Certainly not! It was because they were able to imagine and foresee the future while working steadily toward the goal of success. Everywhere we see the success of the men who have lived in the land of imagination. Let us take for instance Charles M. Schwab, the great steel magnate. We see him as a young man working in a steel mill for twelve hours a day and at night going home to study until the wee small hours of the morning. He studied and lived in the land of imagination, believing that if he qualified himself, if he trained himself, he would finally reach the attainable goal. Let us think of Swift, president of the Swift Packing Company. Let us look yonder we see him in that little town, as he butchered his first cow and started to peddle it from door to door from a small cart. Today he is president of the Swift Packing Company. Why? Because he had the power of imagination. He had a dream of what he could be. he laid his plans, he visioned his goal, he sacrificed, he toiled, he paid the price of attaining his success. We see the success of the men but have you ever stopped to consider: Ten years from now where will you be? Can you see yourself a successful man oi woman, independent for the rest of your life? You can do it, it is possible, it you will apply yourself. In order to do this you must lay a strong foundation. One cannot be careless and indifferent and still accomplish his ends. He must place the responsibility where it belongs, which is upon each one of us individually. No one can take you and make a success of you unless you have a desire to attain it. When you have that desire, that ambition, that goal, and that determination, there is no power under the canopy of Heaven that can hold you down or keep you from atta?ni ngrsuccess. You will go on. and on. and on. for the world is today crying for men who have lived in the land of imagination and who are willing to stand the har 1 Another lemen which comes with imagination and perseverance is cooperation that joint effort or labor, that association or collective action of persons for their nrvmmnn benefit A story is told of a little child who was lost in the great wheat fields of the West. An alarm was sounded, the people searched all over for child but it could not be found. They all became discouraged but some one suggested that (Continued to next page.) 10 The Owlet Class tDill By William Roschek We, the Senior Class of Comstock High, about to leave this school in full pos- session of a sound mind, memory and understanding do make and publish this, our last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills by us at any time heretofore made: We give to the Freshman Class the following advice, which if they accept it, will lead them to glory. Copy us, learn to work if not to win. Development comes sooner through bearing failures than successes. It isn’t fun but look us over and be encouraged. We also leave some individual wills. Emma Garrison does hereby bequeath her singing ability to Paul Smith. Bernard Gaskill leaves his affectionate and loving disposition to Helen Anderson. Atchison Kirk leaves his talent as a French student to those whom it may con- cern. Bob Allen, I know, would like to be at least six or eight inches taller so Walter Smith promises to share his height with Bob. Herbert Mater leaves his ability as a speaker and debator to Bob De Crocker. Ralph Kirk leaves his experience in Geometry to Helen Willett. William Roschek leaves his quiet, modest and unassuming ways to Evelyn Hughes. To the Sophomores we leave our best wishes for their success. To the Juniors we leave our row of seats. May they be as fond of the front row next year as we have been this. Let every member show his gratitude for this gift by being promptly in his seat each morning. In witness thereof. We, the Senior Class, the testators, have to this, our will written on one sheet of parchment, set our hand and seal this 9th day of June. PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS—continued from preceeding page.) they join hands and cross the field of wheat together. As a result the child was found. Had it not been for the cooperation of these people and imagination of the individual this child might have been lost forever. So. if we all will keep our ideals, of what we would wish to be so firmly im- beded in us, that they are our foundations, if we will cooperate with our fellowmen in working toward our separate goals and thereby do away with any deep selfishness, if we will live in that imaginative state in which we all are at our best, and per- severe, until we make the land of imagination the land of reality, we will all suc- ceed and make our dreams come true. T li e Owlet 11 ‘Prophecy By Ralph Kirk Here it is the year of 1937. I must write to my old classmates of Comstock High School and tell them what I am doing, as I promised ten years ago. Six letters in the mail this morning. Who might they be from? Ha! first is from the only girl in the class. Miss Emma Garrison. Let’s see now. She says, “I’m now a popular singer. Recently I’ve signed a contract for $25,000 to sing in the Metro- politan Opera House. If you can remember I first received notice from the public when I sang in the operetta, ‘Rings in the Sawdust.' I am hoping to gain more fame in the near future. Please write and tell me all about yourself. Your old classmate, EMMA GARRISON. Here is a letter from Walter Smith. Now who was he? Oh, Yes! Now I re- member him. He was our pitcher back in ’27. I wonder what he has to say? He begins, “Remember our first baseball game in the season of ’27? I was home with a sprained ankle when the game was played. I heard we lost and I made up my mind when I got back I’d pitch our dear old team to victory. It was as you re- member, a very successful year for me. Soon after leaving High School I received summons from Moriarty, manager of the Detroit Tigers, to report at once. I signed a contract to pitch for $75,000 per year. According to figures I’m better than Babe Ruth. Not so bad, eh? Hoping to hear from you soon, WALTER SMITH. This is sure a queer old world. I wish I were back home with the rest of the family, but wait, maybe there is a letter from home. Ah! there is one. To oe sure—and from Atchison. “Dear brother. Do you remember Mr. Lahr? He was our history teacher back in ’27. When I left High School with good marks in his- tory, Mr. Lahr suggested I go to college and take up a course in history. You have been away from home so long and seldom write, but you remember the class’s last promise. I am writing and at the same time sending you the latest History, “Sel- dom Ferreted Facts, I have written. This is fast becoming popular. Your brother, ATCHISON. Well! Well! A letter from Bernard Gaskill, whom I well remember as the editor of our first High School paper, “The Owl. “Dear friend Ralph: Do you remember when I chose you as the business manager of the ‘Owl’? You said some day I’d be an editor of some noted paper. It has come to pass in the last few years that I’ve taken over the editorship of the well known ‘New York Tribune.' Since I’ve held this office the demand of this paper has increased fifty per cent. I’m glad I took your advice seriously. Let me hear from you, BERNARD GASKILL. These letters are sure a surprise to me. I must read these other two—one from Herbert Mater and the other one from William Roschek. Herbert says he is In Congress at Washington and is now preparing a bill which will be a money saver and a great aid to his celery growers association back in Comstock. He says his first glimpse of politics was back in High School when he was chosen president of the C. C. Club. He also asks if I remember that he was on the debating team when in High School. He surely is glad he took up this subject because it has helped him argue—through many worthy bills. He requests that I drop a line or two about myself. Sincerely, HERBERT MATER. I see Bill Roschek is still alive. I hardly expected to hear from him since he has taken to auto racing.. Now let’s see what he has to say. “Dear Ralph: I suppose you think I am dead and buried long ago, but I’ve certainly met with real luck since I’ve been burning up the tracks. Remember when you and I used to race around most of the time in our old Fords? It was then I first got my idea of driving a speedy racer. I have just completed the world’s fastest car which I have driven at the terrific speed of 3 y2 miles per minute. You might come out some time and I’ll take you riding in it if you still crave speed. Hoping you are leading as fast a life as I am. Yours ever, BILL. Well I must write to the old gang and keep my promise as they have kept theirs. They surely will be surprised to know that I’m out in Weepah, Nevada, prospecting for gold. Maybe they will be glad to know I’ve accumulated a vast amount of gold already. I’m not going to sell my stake as long as I find any gold because I'm hoping to live long and die wealthy. I wonder where my stationery is now? I must write immediately. 12 T h e Owlet Ualedictory By Bernard F. Gaskill The word valedictory was derived from two Latin words: vale, meaning fare- well, and dicto, meaning to say. A special privilege is mine “to say farewell. A true farewell to the friends of our high school days must be sincere, it must show an appreciation of the associations we have had, and it must look forward to new experiences. The word farewell has taken on a sad meaning. This word which originally meant a wish that one should fare well has come to commonly mean “leave-taking. Thus are we made the victim of a word. It is only by remembering the distinction that we can gladly make plans for the future and consider our places as side by side in a new and grander experience. Perhaps the most customary thing to be said on this occasion, if one may judge from commencement speeches he has heard, is that this night marks not the FINISH but the COMMENCEMENT, and. to be strictly orthodox, I should speak about “going out into life. But this is not my message. I would not for a moment under- rate the importance of the years after graduation which have come to be known as “life. But, friends and fellow graduates, it seems as though we have “lived quite a good deal during the last four years. And since education must be a matter of individual choice, self reliance, and self determination, if it is to develop that unity which we call a personality, I must choose to speak on the proposition that SCHOOL IS “ LIFE. The past four years have, in a sense, been unproductive. We have appropriated our earnings and the earnings of others to the accomplishment of our objective. Would not all this seem unproductive when we have nothing material to show for our time spent except a sheet of paper, rolled and tied with a ribbon—our diploma? While what we have learned should have a practical value it is not always evident in a material way. Surely to complete high school requires faith in what the school has to offer, a faith which shall be “the substance of things hoped for and “the evidence of things not seen. In what has been called “life this same faith in our ability and in the goals which we ourselves have set, will mean their accomplish- ment. In school as in “life we help someone and are helped. As did Keats, we may say, Much have we traveled in the realms of gold, And many goodly states and kingdoms seen. Keat’s “realms of gold were found in books and study. The opportunity we have had for studying history, science, literature and the other subjects has taken us into many wonderful realms. And, best of all, we have had comrades,, com- panions on our journeys into these new' worlds, sympathetic comrades, companions with the same purpose as we. There is something elevated and dear in the friend- ship of those who are fellow-searchers for the goodness and the truth of life. Through ASSOCIATION we have learned how we might realize a better SELF. More are attending the high schools and colleges than ever before. Where there was one who attended high school in 1890, now there are twenty-five. Col- lege attendence has increased too, although not so greatly. There would seem to be intense enthusiasm in education today. But what is education? Upon this question everything hinges. To one, education means knowledge of business, to another, how to carry on a trade, to a third how to succeed at a profession, and to fourth it may mean a knowledge of art. Thus the idea of an education varies with the individual according to his ambitions and abilities. Our educations, good or poor are the products of craftsmen and we are the craftsmen. We are ever trying to bridge the chasm between the years of a formal education and the period which we call “life. While in school we are often led to believe that we are “the salt of the earth without which “wherewith shall it be salted. Yet it is one of the most common of jests which refers to the young graduate blissfully starting out with his diploma, and which tells of the rebuff he gets in his first attempt “in the world. Of course these stories are misleading, and any research we might quote on the sub- ject shows that more often he or she who has the formal education succeeds than does the person who has learned wholly in the proverbial school of experience. Still we need to make the transition from one to the other more natural (Continued to next page.) The Owlet 13 C1 a s s Po e m BY EMMA GARRISON A road went winding o’er the hill Passing many a nearby rill. By the sides of the road signs were placed, To remind the traveler of his pace, Of places to eat, of brands to try, Each sign spoke as he passed them by. Every one read what the signs had to say As he traveled along the right of way. Calling their message from the vacai.t lot, He heed them well or he heeded them not. Through many years the signs have stayed Fulfilling the purpose for which they were made. There are signs to be read on Life’s highway fair, For us Experience has placed them there, our Senior class is traveling this way Wo see the meaning of the signs today, We have profited much by the message they brought A worthy lesson each one taught. And we wish to leave this thought with you. May you read the signs by the highway, too. (VALEDICTORY—Continued from preceeding page.) and smooth. We need to realize that SCHOOL IS LIFE and that while a certain good may result from merely attending school and learning facts, there is a greater efficacy in studying intelligently the reason for things. This evening we pause. We consider what the passing days have been and anticipate the ’morrow. In the evening the day is yet near. After the evening shall come the night. And then breaks the dawn, brighter and brighter growing— the morning of a new day. As we have realized that SCHOOL IS “LIFE” may we in that tomorrow realize that LIFE IS A SCHOOL. Thus will we make our lives a continual growth. As Tennyson may we realize: I am a part of all that I have met; Yet all experience is an arch wherethrough Gleams that untraveled world, whose margin fades Forever and forever when I move. So. together, parents, teachers, clcsrmates and friends, may we grow in the experiences of life. May we FARE WELL. 14 The Owlet Oration ATCHISON KIRK. Having completed my four years of high school, it seems I should tell you just how highly I value my training during this period. When I was graduated from the eighth grade, like other boys, I was tired of school and wanted to go to work. However, my parents had different plans which they insisted on my following. Why? They realized from personal experience that one is handicapped by a poor education so did not want me to suffer from this. Ex- perience is a dear teacher so we should profit by the experiences of others—especially of those whose interests are all centered in us. You may say Abraham Lincoln succeeded and he had no education. You are right, but did it ever occur to you that there are two things to consider when citing him as an example? One is that he was diligent, ambitious, and persistent to a point which most of us never reach in our dreams. How many of us would strain our eyes to read by the dim glow from the hearth something we could scarcely understand? Very few of us. So, although he did not have a school training, we cannot say Lincoln was illiterate. The second thing to consider is that times have changed—advanced so that Lincoln, were he living today, would be one of the multitude rather than one of the outstanding men of America. In those days they used candles; today we use elec- tricity. Then, Lincoln, the country lawyer, was seen making his way slowly from court to court on horseback but today we travel swiftly by high-powered motor cars, trains, and steamers. It has taken something besides time to produce these marvelous changes—untiring energy and knowledge. How was this wisdom gained?—from study. High school develops us—rounds us out. Here, for the first time we realize the necessity of a social side to our life, for it is not all work but some play. In school we learn how to mingle with people of all classes. We are taught what con- duct is proper on all occasions. Our personality, the one thing that is going to make us a success or failure in the game of life, is developed. We are brought into contact with other people through Debating and Athletics. In this age no one can live unto himself. Thorc.au, like others, tried it at Walden Pond but in later life admitted his failure. To maintain our place in the world we must be able to compete. In debating we learn rapidity of thought, clarity of ex- pression. and poise. All of which are necessary in the business world. Athletics make good men and women of us physically which is a great asset but that is not all. They teach us to be good sports—good losers and gracious winners. Boys and girls leave school to make money. They don’t stop to think that they are actually throwing it away. Statistics showed several years ago that the un- educated laborer made $500 a year while the high school graduate made $1,000. The latter spent at least 2,160 days in gaining this education but it doubled his earning power, making each day he spent in s liool worth a trifle over $9. Any student who leaves school and goes to work icr less than $9 a day is losing rather than gaining. If a man were offered his choice between a Packard and a Ford, there isn’t much doubt as to which he would take. Yet, when we are buying an education, most of us are satisfied with the Ford. The Owlet 15 Snap Shots 16 The Owlet The Owlet 17 Juniors Twenty-six Freshmen entered Comstock High School September 4, 1924. At our first class meeting the following officers and advisor were chosen: James Wolfe ........................................... President Amy Clirisman .................................... Vice-President Dorothy Hitzfield ..................................... Secretary Annetta Harmons ....................................... Treasurer Miss Mildred Hutchins ............................. Class Advisor Three of our boys were football players during their Freshman year. These were Cecil Rork, Stanley Mason and James Wolfe; Cecil Rork, Stanley Mason and James Wolf played baseball also. Cecile Rork and Janies Wolf went out for track in their first year of high school. Amy Chrisman and Dorothy Cappy were the only ones in our class to take part in the operetta. Several of our class could not stand the work and for numerous other reasons it dwindled down to a small number of Sophomores the next year. Cecil Rork was chosen president; Veva Jones, vice president; Dorothy Cappy, secretary and treas- urer. Miss Agnes Perine was chosen as class advisor. James Wolfe, Cecil Rork, Gordon McDowell, Dorothy Cappy and Amy Chrisman took part in the plays given by the High School this year. Cecil Rork and James Wolfe were again football players. James Wolfe was catcher on the baseball team while Cecil Rork played second base. These two boys also went out for track. “Jim” won second place in shot put and in the discus throw. Five of our classmates left and Gerald Forster entered in our Junior year. Amy Chrism m was chosen President; Herbert Ward, Vice-President; Esther Short, Secre- tary and Treasurer. Mr. G. Roy Lahr, our principal, was chosen as our class advisor. Cecil Rork, James Wolfe, Esther Short and Amy Chrisman were our representatives in the High School play. Cecil Rork and Amy Chrisman also took part in the oper- etta. Cecil Rork was footfall captain this year and James Wolfe is captain elect f r 1 927. Gerald Forster also went out for football. James Wolfe, Gerald Forster and Cecil Rork were our baseball players this year. James Wolfe and Cecil Rork also went out for track. The Owlet 19 Sophomore Class History Twenty-two students entered the ninth grade in September, 1925. Twenty of these had taken the eighth grade in Comstock. Before the year was ended seven dis- continued their school work. The remaining fifteen students returned last fall to continue their school work and six more joined our ranks. Before the year was over two of our members. Theo- dore DeRoo and George Crill, dropped out. Theodore is now attending Normal High School and George plans to return next year. Our class now numbers nineteen. They are: Carroll Abbey Jessie Bushouse Grace Cramer Arline Hitzfield Walter Kenyon Paul Smith Angeline Smith Our officers at present are: Robert Coates ................................... President Arline Hitzfield ..... Secretary Helen Willet ............................... Vice-President Margaret Beckwith .... Treasurer Our class advisor is Mr. Hoehne. The class has chosen for its motto: “The elevator to success is not running, take the stairs.” The class colors are old rose and gold, and our class flower is forget-me-not. On February 18th, 1927 the class held its first party at the school house. It was one of the most successful parties of the school year. The Sophomores consider themselves quite well represented in the school activities as Robert Coates, Paul Smith, Robert Allen, Feme Stratton and Walter Kenyon went out for football; Charles Chrisman and Burr Bresson played on the basketball team; Robert Coates, Evelyn Hughes and Arline Hitzfield were on the debating team; Robert Coates, Charles Chrisman, Paul Smith, and Ferae Stratton went out for baseball; Robert Coates went out for tennis; Robert Coates and Paul Smith went out for track; Margaret Beckwith, Robert Coates and Arline Hitzfield were in the High School play; Arline Hitzfield played leading role in the operetta; Robert Coates, Robert Allen and Helen Willet were also in it; Arline Hitzfield and Robert Allen have held offices in the C. C. Club; Robert Coates and Margaret Beckwith have been on the staff of the school paper; Angeline Smith and Helen Willett were two of the winners of the music memory contest; Margaret Beck- with and Robert Coates were on the Annual staff ; Carroll Abbey, Margaret Beckwith and Arline Hitzfield have been on the honor role during the year. Evelyn Hughes is preparing to take part in the orchestra next year. Robert Allen Charles Chrisman Robert DeCrocker Evelyn Hughes Beryl Learn Feme Stratton Margaret Beckwith Robert Coates Burr Bresson Thelma Horton Ruth McCarty Helen Willet 20 The Owlet The Owlet 21 Freshman Class On the seventh of September, nineteen hundred and twenty-six, a very “green” looking group of pupils came gayly into school and escorted themselves into the High School Session Room! It was their first experience of sitting in the High School room permanently with the other pupils and in spite of all their attempts to ap- pear very sophisticated along the lines of High School conduct, they showed their proverbial green. It wasn’t long until they became acclimated to their environment, however, and they decided to organize as a class as all other classes in the High School nad done. This they soon accomplished and the following officers were elected: President .......................................... Philip Allen Vice President ..................................... Jacob Mater Secretary ..................................... Elizabeth Mulder Treasurer .......................................... Janis Nelson There were many good times enjoyed during the year, some especially memorable in which the Sophomores gladly lent a hand. Next year it is hoped that the class will accomplish much more, have many more good times, and become ever so much more efficient along all lines. Freshmen usually do. Although some of those who started their High School career at Comstock, have left for one reason or another, the members of the Freshman Class are still numerous and hope to remain so. In Chemistry. Richard Young: “There has been a car invented that makes a speed of 250 miles an hour.” Mr. Lahr: “What kind is it?” Richard: “Well, it isn’t a Ford.” Mrs. Harder: “Can you explain why is it, Atchinson, that every time I come into this room I see you (hewing gum?” Atchison Kirk: “I don’t know Mrs. , Harder, must be your rubber heels.” Mr. Hall: “Your geometry lessons should be written out so clearly that the most ignorant person could un- derstand them.” Carroll Abby (innocently): “What part can’t you understand.” Mr. Lahr: “A scientist has said that men know and has classified 400,000 insects.” Bob Coates: “Yep, and my dog has got ’em all.” The Owlet 23 Eighth Grade The history of the eighth grade began when forty-eight pupils enrolled in the kindergarten in the year 1919. Teachers of these folks were Miss Miers, Miss Russell and Miss Winey. The scholars were promoted into the first grade, but some left, so the total number of pupils that Miss Busley, the first grade teacher, had to teach was thirty-four. In June, the majority of the thirty-four in the first grade room passed. Some leaving and some beginning, made the total number of thirty-two. In September Miss Moore took charge of the pupils in the third grade. Miss Hine was teacher of the forty pupils in the third grade. Mrs. E. V. Ken- dall. who taught the fourth grade, had thirty-six pupils. She also taught them in the fifth grade and the enrollment was increased by ten. The following year Mrs. M. Beers taught the sixth grade. That grade consisted of forty-six scholars. The next September Miss Rouaan taught the seventh grade, which also contained forty-six people. This year ( 1926-27) Mrs. Harder, Mr. Hoehne. Mr. Lahr, Mr. Hall and Mrs. Robbins now have the teaching of the eighth grade which numbers forty. Of the forty-eight pupils that started in the kindergarten, there remain nine in the eighth grade. January 4. 1927, the eighth grade was organized. Class advisor ...................................... Mr. Hall President .............................................. Helen Mater Vice-President .................................... Otto Dopp Secretary ........................................ Ida Kooi Treasurer ...................................... Maxwell Mead The council consists of the President. Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Clarence Koostra and Irene Mochmer. 24 T h e Owlet The Owlet 25 Sixth Grade Left to Right first row: J. Carpenter. M. Doan, D. Truax, O. Gantt, R. Bass, M. Dean, L. Sibole, E. Boven, B. Boughten, M. Parker. Left to Right second row: R. Gale, L. Bell, T. Boven, O. Koole, V. Wilson, C. Van Bruggen, F. Hodgemire. Left to Right third row: Miss Fcoy, R. Allen, G. Durnell, N. Lowe, F. Honeywell, M. Stevens, D. Dunbar, M. G. Forester, S. Blaaww, V. Truax, E. Hartman. Left to Right last row: B. Coates, O. Kinney, L. Heath, E. Burdette, C. DeVries, P. Cri 11, W. Orosz, N. Roschek, K. Carrier, G. Mulder. Those not in picture: S. Billislee, L. Butcher, G. Burnell, R. MacPherson, J. Peake, R. Peake, W. Smith, H. Fowler, I. Norris. Top row, left to right: Mr. Lahr (the one who watches the eligibility), George Grill, Herbert Mater. Walter Smith, William Roschek, James Wolfe, Paul Smith, Coach Noble. Middle row: Jacob Mater, Ralph Kirk, Robert Crates, Cecil Rork (Capt.), Berdale Vine, Gerald Forester. Bottom row: Robert Allen, Harold Johnson, George Smith, Feme Stratton, Walter Kenyon. Not in picture: Anthony Roschek, Atchison Kirk, Theodore CeRue. (Football write-up on page 36.) � : . j o O rt Upper row (standing,) left to right: Coach Noble, D. Noble, B. Vine. Lower row (standing) left to right: A. Kirk, C. Rork, J. Wolf, P. Smith, F. Stratton. Seated: J. Mater, G. Forster, H. Mater, W. Smith, R. Coates, R. Kirk, C. Chrisman. (Baseball write-up on page 36.) a U a T O D 28 T Ii e Owlet ‘Basketball Richland Lincoln Junior High Vicksburg Schoolcraft SCHEDULE Scotts Galesburg Lawton Richland Comstock High School started basketball this season although it was handi- capped by the fact that there was no gym in which the boys could practice. Never- theless enough fellows were gathered together for two teams. As soon as football season was ended the high school fellows started practicing for their first attempt at this game. The stait was made in the old tennis court where a couple of baskets had been set up. Later it was arranged so they could get one night a week to practice in the Kalamazoo Armory gym. New suits were bought for the teames and after the Christmas vacation the scheduled games began. The team lost all of their games but the one with Schoolcraft, still some of the others were close games and none of the scores were bad. The second team had games with Richland, Scotts, Galesburg and Lawton. The latter half of the season the teams were invited to the Galesburg school gym a few nights to get some practice. The team entered the tournament at Paw Paw as a class ‘D” school but were defeated their first game. FIRST TEAM Walter Smitn (C) Charles Christman James Wolfe Ralph Kirk Cecil Rork SECOND TEAM George Smith Burr Breston Jake Mater Gerald Gilbert Gerald Forester T li e Owlet 29 Co-operative Club Undoubtedly the biggest feature of the year was the organization of the Com- stock H. S. Co-operative Club. Shortly after the opening of school a mass meeting was held in the Assembly room of the High School to which all the grades from 8 to 12 were invited. The purpose of the meeting was explained—the need of real organization to sponsor every school project during the school year. Everyone voted that such an organization was necessary. The name cnosen by an almost unanimous vote was “The Comstock Co-operative Club Among the things which were made possible by the Club during the year are: The Freshman reception; the purchase of tumblers and sherbet glasses for the school; the Music Memory contest; Conditioning of the Tennis court; the Football Men’s banquet; the school carnival; the Best Decorated Room contest; the St. Pat- rick’s Day party. The Club also promised its support to the debating team and made this annual possible. It also had a May party and bought curtains for the stage. The officers of the organization for the past year are: FIRST SEMESTER President ............ Herbert Mater Treasurer Amy Chrisman Vice-President ...... Athletic Manager ......................... James Wolfe Secretary .............. Cecil Rork SECOND SEMESTER President ............ Herbert Mater Treasurer Arline Hitzfield Vice-President ........ Walter Smith Athletic Manager ........ Cecil Rork Secretary ............. Esther Short The success of the Club and the successes it has made possible strongly indi- cate that the C. C. C. has come to stay........ 3G T h e Owlet Staff of “Z3 he Owl The School Paper project was conceived and materialized by our High School Co-operative Club. Soon after school began this organization was weli along on a constructive program for the advancement of the school. It is very likely this project has been the outstanding feature of the Club. A committee was chosen to plan the paper and reported the present arrangement for adoption. Bernard Gaskill was chosen editor-in-chief, and Margaret Beckwith, Amy Chrisman, Robert Coates, Ralph Kirk, Herbert Mater and Mrs. Lila Botsford were chosen as assistants. At the beginning of the second semester Eleanor Koenig was chosen as Social Editor, Emma Garrison as Circulation manager and Walter Smith as Athletic editor. This school paper has endeavored to serve our school and com- munity in a worth while way. The project has been pronounced a success by critics in and out of school, and recognized as praiseworthy. It is very likely the best critic has been the editor-in-chief himself. To Bernard Gaskill is due much of the credit for the success of our paper, “The Owl.” May this paper continue to be a part of our school and community life and may its usefulness increase. T li e Owlet 31 ‘High School kPlay Director—Ruth Harder Advertising Manager—George Hoehne Comstock’s annual High School Play was given this year on March 11, 1927, in the school auditorium, and was indeed a success; so much so, in fact, that many people had to be turned away as all the seats were filled by eight o’clock. The members of the cast spent much time and effort, but felt amply repaid how'ever, by the fine showr of appreciation with which the play was received by the people of Comstock. CAST OF CHARACTERS Mrs. Milford ... Rose Milford Polly Dowler ... Sooky Button ... Frank Colew'ood Margaret Beckwith ... Amy Chrisman ... Arline Hitzfield ..... Esther Short ....... Cecil Rork Kyle Brantford Ike Hopper .... Bob Button .... Zeke .......... Sheriff ....... ... James Wolf Robert Coates Herbert Mater . Ralph Kirk Walter Smith SYNOPSIS Act I. The Milford estate. The contested will. Conspiracy of Brantford and Mrs. Milford. Act II. The will set aside. Frank and Rose penniless. Brantford’s annoying attentions to Rose. Quarrel of Frank and Brantford. The latter plots vengeance. Bob Button, the spy. Rose’s humiliating situation as a menial. Act III. Scene I. Meeting of Brantford, Button and Regulators at the haunted cabin. Ike and Zeke concealed to listen. Their great danger. Scene II. ClitYvilie jail. Frank under arrest. Assailed by Bob Burton, desperate encounter, Frank es- capes. Rose enters to release trank and finds Button. Button’s triumph cut short b the timely arrival of Ike and Zeke. Stcim scene. Tkey leave. Act IV. Brantford’s absolute power over the Milford family. His continued attentions to Rose. His threats to foreclose the mortgage. Act V. Rose’s attempted escape to meet Frank. Her recapture. Brantford's triumph ended by Frank’s return which is unexpected. Return of Rose’s property to her. Brantford’s arrest and Mrs. Milford forgiven. Frank and Rose reunited. 32 The Owlet Uhe Operetta “RINGS IN THE SAWDUST” The operetta put on by Doris Robbins in May played to a capacity house. The cast took their parts admirably and the voices shewed that considerable time had been spent in preparation. The plot was simple but effective, taking place in a small town, on circus day. Alonzo Squeezum, a wealthy small-town banker, holds a mortgage on a circus which Toby Dunn, the owner, is unable to pay because of a disastrous season. Toby has previously become engaged to Sally Squeezum. the banker’s only child. This so angers the banker that he threatens to foreclose the mortgage unless Sally prom- ises to give up all thought of Toby Dunn. This she refuses to do. Marybelle Jay- bird, a tascinating widow, has set her cap for the banker, much to her old maid sister’s disgust. Inky Snow (colored) and Dinky Moore, helpers about the circus, plan with Sally and Toby to abduct the banker and send him to the widow’s house before he can foreclose the mortgage. In the dark a mistake is made and Inky Snow is sent instead of the banker. When the banker goes to his home for the mortgage he finds that it has been stolen. He suspects Sally, but when the widow suggests Inky Snow, he has Inky arrested. At this point the mortgage is discovered in Willie Jaybird’s pocket, and through an unexpected turn of affairs. Sally and Toby are for- given by the banker, Inky is freed from jail. Widow Jaybird captures her quarry and all ends happily. CAST Sally Squeezum ..... Arline Hitzfieid Toby Dunn .......... William RoscheK Widow Jaybird .......... Helen Willet Banker Squeezum .......... Cecil Rork Willie Jaybird ......... Robert Allen Eliza Slimmer ....... Emma Garrison Inky Snow .......... Elizabeth Mulder Dinky Moore ........... Robert Coates Accompanist ........... Amy Chrisman The Owlet 33 ‘K o t C u n c h Cl u b Our Hot Lunch Club was organized soon after the Christmas holidays and con- tinued until the Spring vacation. The purpose of this club was to provide a hot dish during the noon hour for those wishing it. Miss Doris Pclin was selected as manager and did the planning of the dishes and acted with the assistance of other grade teachers in the serving. Mrs. Wiers prepared the food and kept the room in order. A fine variety of food was served during the time. Every member and teacher connected with the project was delighted with the results and an effort will be made another year to renew the club. In connection with the hot dish served, milk was also available for those who wished it. About thirty glasses were consumed by the club daily. Our Community Brotherhood became interested in the project and made it possible for the distribu- tion of free milk among some of the children. The club ended its activity with a party and were served with ice cream and fancy cookies. ORCHESTRA It is with regret that a cut of cur school orchestra does not appear in this Memory book. Interest in the orchestra began in the early fall, when an instructor was engaged to gi e lessons on violin and reed instruments. Mr. Hall gave instruc- tions on valve horns and Mr. Lahr on the trombone. Our orchestra is just undergoing the organization period and plans are made to have the orchestra make its first appearance at our Annual Commencement. 34 The Owlet Of lasting benefit to all taking part, was our music memory contest. Four weeks, from Jan. 15 to Feb. 14, were taken to hear the selections over and over again. The victrola was our greatest help. The children were divided into three groups as follows: Group 1—Second to Fourth grades: Required to know the names of ten pieces when they heard them played. Group 2—Fifth to Seventh grade: Required to know the names and composers of fifteen pieces. Group 3 Eighth and High School: Required to know names and com- posers of fifteen pieces. In the first group there were 29 per feet papers. Group two had 9 perfect ones. Group three had 3 perfect papers Con tost Numbers: Groups 1 and 2. 1— Columbia the Gem of the Ocean —Becket. 2— Melody in F—Rubinstein. 3— Largo—Handel. 4— Traumerei—Schumann. 5— Berceuse from Jocelyn—Goddard. C—In the Gloaming—Harrison. 7— Traumerei—Schumann. 8— Narcissus-Nevin. 9— Souvenir—Drdla. 10— Loves Old Sweet Song—Molloy. 11— Lead Kindly Light—Dykes. 12— Star Spangled Banner—Fey and Smith. 1 3—Humoresque—Dvorak. 14— Anvil Chorus—Verdi. 15— Stars and Stripes Forever—Sousa. 16— The Swan—Saint Saens. 17— Berceuse from Jocelyn—God- dard. W i n n ers—G rou p 1. Russell A. Thayer Helen Dunlap Robert Hartman Phyllis Knight Le Guene Giddings Virginia Rausch Lee Muir Elaine Savage Pearl Van Bruggen Junior Smith Dorothy Beldon Betty Heckema Frank Kelly June Chapman Jack Pierce Winners—Group 2. Philip Miller Margaret Hughes Fay Church Arba White Rena Bogema Mary Lester Grace Durnell Grace Bowen Kenneth Whipple Colin Miller Harry Angell Faust Smith Ralph Allen Irene Allen Rosetta Stickler Caroline Heckema Woodrow Kemp Elnora Bellisle Omer Dean Georre Moberg Edwin Pollard Margaret Bell Winners—Group 3. Amy Chrisman Angeline Smith Helen Willett The Owlet 35 Debating Z}eam Comstock’s Debating Team, consisting of Herbert Mater, Robert Coates and Bernard Gaskill, participated in four debates, each time upholding the affirmative side of the question, “Resolved, that the United States Government should own the Coal Mines.” Lakeview, Otsego, Decatur and Bellevue furnished the opposition. Lakeview and Otsego won decisions over Comstock, but the contests with Decatur and Bellevue resulted in our favor. One no-decision practice debate was held with Normal High School in which Comstock’s team compared favorably with that of the much larger school. Our two veteran debaters, Gaskill and Mater, are graduating this year, but Coates, who is a member of the class of ’29, will remain to form the nucleus of next year’s debating team. On February 23rd, the team was banqueted at Superintendent Hall's home. The Owlet 36 R. C. Rose has been a faithful caretaker of our school building and grounds since July 1917, now completing his tenth year in this position. During this time the floor space has been tripled and the grounds nearly doubled. During this period he has made many friends and is held in high esteem in our community. ATHLETIC FIELD During the past fall our athletic field was added to our grounds. The possibilities here are many and within a short time a splendid ba eball diamond and football field will grace our campus. Another tract consisting of Bald- win’s orchard was added, and here, in the near future, our board plans to develop an attractive playground. TRACK At the state track meet held at Kalamazoo Normal College May 7. our track men took fifth place in our class, with a total of 14 points. J. Wolfe took first place in the javelin throw and second in the shot put; Berdale Vine second in the mile run, Ralph Kirk third in the 220 dash. Paul won fourth place in the high jump. At the district elimination meet May 21. a total of 13 places were won, and our boys took third place in the meet. R. Coats took third in the 220; A. Kirk second in the 880. J. Wolfe second in the shot put; R. Kirk second i:i the running broad jump; J. Wolfe second in the disrus throw; and W. Smith fourth; W. Smith fourth in the 220 low hurdles; as well as fourth in the 120 high hurdles. B. Vine took fourth in the mile run; R. Kirk took second place in the pole vaulting; P. Smith took first in the Javelin and J. Wolfe second. At the county tournament to be held at Augusta Saturday, June 28, our track team will be in line for winning the meet. It is with regrets we cannot give an account of this meet in this Annual. However, we will have to add this record as a rider. TENNIS Comstock has made a real showing this year in tennis. The tryouts in April disclosed splendid talent. Earnest practice produced strong teams. The following people made the squad: Margaret Beckwith. Dessie Rose, Esther Short, Cecil Rork, Ralph Kirk and Robert Coates. A double schedule was played with Augusta, Rieh- a ad and Galesburg. BASEBALL We can honestly claim a successful season in baseball. Eight games were played and wins were obtained against Augusta, Portage Center. Lawton, and Galesburg, losing to Richland, Seotts, Schoolcraft, and Vicksburg. Scores made by our team during the season were 93 against 59 by our opposition. FOOTBALL Our football season was termed by all as successful. Games were played with Augusta, Lawton, Schoolcraft, Alumni, White Pigeon, Constantine, Marcellus and Galesburg. The big game of the year was played on the local field, the morning of Thanksgiving Day, when the traditional old rival, Galesburg, ended the season’s schedule. The game was hard fought and our team came through with a victory 6-0. Friday evening, December 10th the High School C. C. Club gave a banquet to our players and coach. The following program was carried out: Toast Master—George Hoehne Community singing led by Mrs. Doris Robbins Singing—College Male Trio, ......... Messrs. Overholt, Betts andBowker “The part the School Board plays in H. S. Athletics,” . Carl McQueen Roll Call ................................................G. Roy Lahr A word from ................................................ Coach Noble Talk ............................................. “Captain” Cecil Rork Singing .................................................. College Trio Talk by a Dietician ............................... Miss Mildred Jones Address—“School Athletics,” ........ Coach Harry Julian, B. C. College The Owlet 37 School Calendar SEPTEMBER 7. School opens. Seventy students stormed assembly hall. 8. Enrolled in classes. Recitations began. 13. Drew numbers for seats and found the numoer of students exceeded number of seats by twelve. 13. Played football with Augusta. 22. Classes organized. Officers and ad- visors chosen. OCTOBER 5. Co-Operative Club formed. Several projects in view. 8. Piayed football with Schoolcraft. 8. Freshies entertained by upper classmen with reception. 13. School council approved rules gov- erning all school parties. 15. Played football with Alumni. 20. “Owl” published. First school paper printed by Comstock High School 22. Played White Pigeon. 25. Atchy Kirk and Bill Roschek look- ing over test papers: Bill: What’s that 70 on your paper? Atchy: Oh, that’s probably the temperature of the room. 29. Big Carnival. Great Success. NOVEMBER 5. Big Lawton game. 11. “The Angelus” presented by the class of 1926. Thank You. 19. Lost first debate to Lakewiew, Battle Creek. 23. Banquet planned for football men. 2 5. Played Galesburg. DECEMBER 1. Miss Phillips—After finishing school what work did E nerson take up? Jim Wolfe—He got married. 2. I ire! Fire! Fire! Practice. Freshies and some seniors dash out with coats, hats and books, can U beat it? 3. High school entertained by Ep- worth League. DECEMBER 9. Hurrah! We won our debate from Decatur with a 3-0 victory. Yea team! 10. Football players were guests at banquet. Such eats! 12. Mrs. Weirs comes to be our practi- cal nurse. A great help to our school. 15. Miss Phillips goes to Vicksburg to visit school. Pupils suffer from lack of study. 24. Program. Last day of school—Un- til it begins again. JANUARY 3. Aw. Heck! Back again, ain’t it a shame? 5. Hot lunches started. Good for hungry stomachs. 10. Ice Carnival. Great time enjoyed. 13. Lost our third debate to Otsego. Are we down-hearted? No! 14. Biggest snow in eight years. Why all the vacant seats? 19. Exams.—Oh. such moaning and groaning! The fatalities begin. 20. More exams—oooooooooo!!!! 21. Hard times party. A little recrea- tion needed. 25. Election for officers of Co-operative Club. 26. Blue books returned. Everybody feeling F'eak and Weeble. 2S. Toot! Toot! “Stationary Express” given by teachers. 29. Mr. La hr was in Bellevue the night of the bank robbery there. 29. First basketball game. Lose to Vicksburg 19-0. 38 The Owlet School Calendar FEBRUARY I. Cecil Rork—“How many subjects are you carrying? ' Bob Allen—“Carrying one and dragging three.” 4. Another defeat in basketball at Scotts. Lost 21-12. 10. Yea team! We won from Bellevue. Debate. II. Music Memory contest. Three per- fect papers. 12. Defeat in basketball at Richland. 16. Open niglu—Everybody shy and embarrassed. Art exhibit. 18. Sopnomores have party. 21. Eighth hour classes start. Every- body acting his best (?) FEBRUARY 22. No holiday for the weary. Eight hour class consists of 10 or 12 students. 23. Debaters and Mr. and Mrs. Lahr guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hall. 25. Game at Galesburg lost, 14-13. Discouraged? No. Some playing. MARCH 1. “Oh Cecil, you have such a fineiy chiseled mouth, it ought to be on a girl.” “I never miss an opportunity to put t there.” 2. Good game at Lawton. Lost 34-11. Fine playing. 4. Father and Son’s banquet.—Good time. 11. “Under the Laurels” presented. House jammed full. 17. St. Patrick's Day party—good eats and oh. the Irish stories. 29. Mrs. Harder—Paul, name some production in which the supply ex- ceeds the demand. Paul—Trouble. 31. Everybody dressed up to have pic- tures taken for annual. APRIL I. Everybody acting clever and sly. 4. Hurrah! Rest for the Weary—A week’s vacation. II. Everyone rested up from vacation. 12. Ball game witn rich land—On My! 15. Augusta ball game. 20. School orchestra veiled together for first time. 20. Tennis game with Augusta. 20. Senior examinations begin. How awful! 22. Scout dinner and demonstration program. 22. Baseball game with Portage Center. 27. Tennis game with Richland. 29. Magazine Sales party—Green team were the tavored guests. 29. Big game with Scotts. MAY 4. Tennis game with Galesburg. 6. “Rings in the Sawdust.” House filled and pleased. 6. Baseball game with Schoolcraft. 10. Baseball game with Lawton. 11. Tennis game with Augusta. 13. Big game with Galesburg baseball team. 18. Another tennis game with Rich- land. 20. Vicksburg baseball team played here. 23. Another tennis game with Gales- burg. 27. Field Day at Augusta. 3 1. Senior Skip Day. JUNE 5. Baccalaureate. 7. Junior Banquet. 9. Commencement. 10. All out—picnic. The Owlet 39 1908: Ethel Pease Mabel Wood house Phebe Nutton Raymond Warren Clell Peer Gleason Allen Leon Miller Rose Cretsinger 1909: Ethel Frie Gladys T. Foley Nina M. Wright Glenn Wood house Merle J. Campbell Raymond Stowell 1910: Lucile Simmons Harry Smith Francis Gilbert Howard Hoyt Rex Nutton Leslie Kent Yelta Blue Earl Chenery 1911: Wilson Cleland Essica Chenery Pauline Hale Floyd Early George Goodrich Floyd Foley Eon Goodrich D. Cleland 1912: Ruth Warren William Slager Elizabeth Allen Mabel Leenhouts Beulah Clark Gertrude Mason Lelah Crooks Harold Kent A I u m n i 1913: Bernice Gaskill Paul Nutton Lyle Knight John Blue Howard Chenery 1914: William Rice Helen Hayes Gale Crooks Harry Shellman Ferris Gaskill John Chenery Eugene Shields 1915: Helen Weston Leona Warren Lillie Eperle Bernice Allen Edith Early Bessie Miller Clarion Westbrook Harold Baines Josephine Leenhouts 1916: Ruth Anderson Raymond Slager Ruth Eperle LaVerne Warfield Wilson Hayes Gladys Pratt 1917: Dorothy Gates Marion Anderson Walter Crooks 1918: Glenn Warren John Slager Alice Shields Leon Shellman Zell Crooks Vivian Peer 1919: Mark Shields Ross Eggstaff Allan Warren George Weston Ben Slager Paul Vanderburg 1920 to 1924: No Senior Classes 1924: Raymond Allen Carl Bacon Larkin Noble Alfred Nelson Euna Lam beck 1925: Ralph Slager Chrystal Rose Richard Allen Wilma Lambooy Roy Noble Donald DeYoung Marian Clark Winifred Botsford 1926: Marjorie Botsford Bessie Cramer Earl Gleason Koert Koster Dan Luke 01 in McQueen Raymond Westbrook Andrew Blue 4 vf T h e Owlet BE SURE to make Doubleday Bros. 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Extends its Best Wishes to the students graduating from Comstock High School i MERRILL B. KING, President. ROY V. McCULFOR, Treasurer. HARRY H. CRAMER, Vice President. HARRY C. BRADFORD. JOHN R. ROBINSON, General Sales Manager. Compliments of Rex Paper Co. Organized 1915 By John F. King. MANUFACTURERS Coated and Offset Papers Kalamazoo, Mich The Owlet 43 Wm. T. Rice Groceries and Meats New Phone No. 2-9632 We invite the patronage of the School. We make a forenoon delivery. Condensed Statetment of the GALESBURG STATE BANK Galesburg. Michigan At the close of business Mar. 23, ’27 RESOURCES Loans and discounts $103,651.33 Bonds and mortgages 240,645.11 Furniture and fixt 1,500.00 Overdrafts 38.86 Cash due from banks 603,876.53 $439,711.83 LIABILITIES Capital Stock $20,000.00 Surplus 22,000.00 Undivided Profits 10,313.59 Deposits 387,398.24 4% Paid on Savings $439,711.83 E. V. Peterson H. J. BUNTING WRITES WILT. CONTRACT FOR ALL TYPES 0 F ALL KINDS OF Concrete INSURANCE ALSO Work NOTARY PUBLIC If You Have Plumbing or Electric Troubles Kalamazoo Ice SEE and Fuel Co. Will provide Artificial Ice A. 0. Bushouse ALSO to the homes in Comstock All Kinds of Electric Pumps, Water through their local repre- Softeners and Plumbing supplies. sentative, Phone 2-3126 South Comstock E. V. PETERSON. Notary Public Justice of the Peace. s 44 TheOwlet 1 Cream Clover Autographs THE BEST MILK Perfectly Pasteurized City Inspected A rich, wholesome food for young or eld; delivered in sterilized bottles, before breakfast, anywhere in Com- stock. Kalamazoo Creamery Company Dial 4115 STOP AT Berry’s Grocery for COLD DRINKS and FRESH VEGETABLES, PRICED RIGHT. Highest Prices Paid for Fresh Eggs We invite you all to give us a call. MRS. M. BERRY Phone 2 6176 South Comstock COMPLIMENTS OF A. R. PEER Coal andCoke COMSTOCK — ' «•