Concord High School - Concordian Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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Class Prophecy H9555 Mr. Duker has been working in a defense factory in California and since the war is over he has decided to come back to Concord. He has been away from Concord for 13 years and upon returning he sees many of his '43 graduates. When entering the train, Dean Wolgamood, the conductor, punched his ticket. After rid- ing awhile, the porter, Stanley Barrick, came and sold him a box of crackerjack for 2.5 cents. When he opened it he found a prize which was the picture of the screen star, Ruth Morris. While the train stopped at a little village in Kansas he happened to look out the window. and saw two farmers, Lyle Shupert and Ben Stutsman, husking corn, before being able to plow the field for the next crop. Soon he is in Chicago and he decided to take the bus to Elkhart. The bus did not leave for six hours so he and his wife went shopping in Chicago. The first store he Went to was Marshall Fields. His wife found, a suit that Iitted her in every detail so naturally she wanted it. The price was S10 and Mr. Duker thought that was an outrageous price and demanded to see the manager who was Ozzie Swoveland. Since Mr. Duker and Ozzie were old friends, Mr. Duker bought the suit for 38.50. When dinner time rolled around Mr. and Mrs. Duker went into the S. A. P. Club. There he finds three charming waitresses, Lois Kluth, Maxine Krallman, and Vera Kime. The steak, which he ordered, was very tough and Mr. Duker's false teeth snapped and again he demanded to see the manager who was Clyde Myers. Mr. Myers being so excited by seeing his former teacher said Mr. Duker should go back and see the butcher, Ted Ellis, the former president of the Senior Class. Next Ted refers him to the best dentist of Chicago who is Paul Hoffman. After getting his false teeth nxed he wants to visit Maxwell Street for some bargains. There he finds a lonely girl selling rag dolls, As he approaches her, he sees it is Phyllis Martin. He buys one for his small daughter because he sees there is no chance of getting away if he doesn't. lt is 10 minutes until time for the bus to leave and in his hurry, Mr. Duker stumbled on a tin can. To his surprise Bill Russ, the 250-pound policeman, comes to his rescue and helped him up. While chatting with Bill, he learns that Mrs. Russ was formerly Thelma Pletcher and is a very good cook which shows why Bill has gained so much weight. When Mr. and Mrs, Duker finally reach the bus, he finds that they are in the care of a very capable driver, Warren Wenger. Soon they come to a place where the road was under construction. While passing, Mr. Duker recognized George Beehler, Fred Oetting, and Richard Hess doing the work and Menno Plank being the very capable supervisor. When entering Dunlap Mr. Duker finds many changes. To his astonishment there was a new gym and a new school building. On the old grade school building Mr. Duker read a sign saying, The Old Maids' Home, Norma Cook, president: Esther Grabill, manager: Carrie Ellen Cook, chief cook and bottle washer. As Mr. Duker stood and admired the new school building he decided to enter. First he is greeted by Edwin Schoeman, Jr., president, and then introduced to the secretary, Mrs. Robert Eckhart, the former Jean Moyer. Eugene Replogle was the professor of physics who took up the course since Mr. Van Pelt has retired. Strolling through the halls of the grade department, Mr. Duker finds Violet Weaver first grade teacher and Gertrude Kratzer has advanced to principal. Next door to the school some children are playing. Mr. Duker thinks he should go and see if he knows them. As he comes nearer he sees they are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Manford Nusbaum. Mrs. Nusbaurn is the former Miss Evelyn Fulmer. The changes are too much for Mr. Duker and Dr. Kenneth Nelson, M.D., is called, who immediately orders him to the hospital. The ambulance comes and is driven by Mervin Whar- ton, who gets Mr. Duker to Elkhart in two and one-half minutes, since the 35-mile-per-hour speed limit has been lifted. Myrtle DeFreese was his private nurse with Eloise Collins assisting her. Muriel Brown is superintendent of the hospital. fConrinued on Page 46,5 18 The 1943 Concordian

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Senior Advice Stanley Barrick: Make yourself known. George Beehler: Do your best and the Army will teach you what we can't. Muriel Brown: Since you got him back, keep him. Eloise Collins: Remember what you learn and- don't use so much paper and pencil. p Carrie Cook: A little bit louder and we'll all hear you. Norma Cook: Don't forget your patriotism to Concord. Norma Crume: Apply for a referee's license. You seem to know all about the game. Bill Cutter: Bring her around. We'd like to meet her. Myrtle Defreese: Let somebody else have the candy bars. Paul Detwiler: Don't be afraid to blow your horn. Ted Ellis: Keep them flying. Evelyn Eulmer: Learn to give what you have to take. Georgia Gay: Don't say no: just quit. Esther Grabill: Don't decide too young in life. Lawrence Gygi: Try finding a girl. They aren't so bad. Betty Hayes: Keep smiling. It helps the morale. Dick Hess: Matching nickels won't make dollars. Paul Hoffman: You'll accomplish it in time. Moore or less. Vera Kime: Let's hear more from you. Lois Kluth: Keep it up-you'll make a good actress. Maxine Krallman: Make up your mind, Bristol or the Army. Phyllis Martin: Don't cry, we can't all be on top. Gertrude Kratzer: Come down to earth. Bette Masten: Watch those hay riding parties. Rosalie Morgan: Learn to untie knots and apply it to your mother's apron strings. Ruth Morris: Get acquainted. Jean Moyer: Make up your mind before the Army does. Clyde Myers: Keep up the good acting. Kenneth Nelson: Don't step from one battle into another. Fred Oetting: Better get your own girl. Menno Plank: Everybody knows you are smart. Now stop telling them. Thelma Pletcher: Try dating Concord boys. Anna Reiner: Stick to it. George has a brother who can succeed him. Eugene Replogle: Practice should make perfect. Maxine Roush: The government wants metal like that in your ring. Bill Russ: Too bad they froze typewriters. Edwin Schoemann: Keep away from the river. Lyle Shupert: Leave the apple orchard alone. Richard Stewart: Emily Post forbids late dating hours. Ben Stutsman: With your experience you could be a glass blower. Oscar Swoveland: Keep trying. Your mustache will grow some day. Richard Warstler: Come, be our photographer. Violet Weaver: Teach some of the other girls how to act shy unsuspectedly Warren Wenger: 'iLove'm and leave'm. Dean Wogamood: Keep that jolly disposition. Ralph Yoder: Hands off, girls: private property. Vard Ellis, Chuck Forrest, Eleanor Leonard, Marjorie Hayes The 1943 Corzcordian 17

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Valedictorian and Salutatorian This year the valedictorian honor was awarded to Anna Reiner who has the highest average in the class. The second highest av- erage, who wins the salutatorian honor, goes to Phyllis Martin. They acquired these hon- ors through hard work and a studious atti- tude during their four years in high school. The following students of the senior class whose averages are high enough to put them in the upper ten are: Anna Reiner . 95,29 Phyllis Martin . 94,32 Kenneth Nelson 93,48 Menno Plank . 93,11 Norma Crume . 92,32 Betty Lou Hayes 91.10 Esther Grabill , 90,46 Lyle Shupert . 89,64 Violet Weaver . 89,39 Lois Kluth . . 89.04 The 1943 Concordian Citizenship Award To Anna Reiner and Menno Plank, the student body, consisting of the three upper classes, and the faculty pay tribute for the excellent work done during their four years in high school. Anna and Menno were awarded for this high standing by having their names engraved on the Citizenship Cup. This honor comes to those students who are able to pass in the following eight tests: l. A good Concord Citizen is loyal to his school, his fellow students, and his class. Z. A good Concord Citizen is fair. 3. A good Concord Citizen is courageous. 4. A good Concord Citizen is intelligent. 5. A good Concord Citizen is courteous. 6. A good Concord Citizen is popular with his classmates, members of other classes, and members of the faculty. 7. A good Concord Citizen has many in- terests. 8. A good Concord Citizen is cooperative. 19