Crown Point High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Crown Point, IN)

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CROWN POINT INKLINGS 27 SASS-HIGH-ITY About 425 students trouped thru the portals of C. P. H. S. the fine day of September 6. Most of them were loathe to leave their summer activities; nevertheless they soon fell in and started things a-hum- ming. Right away “Pop” Mahan and Mr. Brady started the boys doing queer things. Every day they carried that little oval ball around the field. Mr. Brittan started his followers making all sorts of noises to rouse everyone. Mr. Pruitt got all the classes organized and even gave us a program one day himself. Quite clever, too. To say nothing of all the c lasses and studies we had to plunge into. The student council members were organized, consisting of the president from every class and one other member and soon started ‘laying down the law’. On September 26 the first of our outside assemblies began. Mr. Murdock, the magician, came to strike mystery and wonderment in¬ to the hearts of all the students. Also to give some people some new ideas. The Junior’s opened the dancing season on October 8, with a very successful dance. The Senior’s fol¬ lowed on October 21, with, of course a bigger and better one. Never mind, Juniors, you’ll get to write the Inkling’s next year. Blanche Noyer, the bright and vivacious aviatrix, came on October 10, to entertain us with stories of her experiences. On November 2, Mr. Frank Caveny, the artist and clay modeler, brought to the artis¬ tically minded folks some new in¬ spirations and ambitions. The Booster Club got organized early in the year, and elected Win¬ nie Farquhar as president, Evelyn Margison as vice-president, and Ethel Fitch as secretary and treas¬ urer. The president appointed Dick Collins as greeter for the visiting football teams and, later on, Kenny Haniford for the bas¬ ketball teams. Both boys capably filled their respective offices and furthered the right spirit for C. P. H. S. Pat Patterson, Earl Dillie, Frankie Berg, Pinkie Klinefelter, Don Wood, at different times thru- out the year took care of the flags around the square which informed the townspeople that the school was doing things. The Club gave a dance on November 11 In the Legion Building to celebrate our victory over Lowell. Jinnie McLaughlin and Earl Dillie to say nothing of the peppy Bobbie Ellis, led the cheering section thru- out the year. By the last Lowell game we really made a little noise. The junior’s crashed through with a very clever play on Novem¬ ber 15, with the help of our belov¬ ed dramatic instructor, Miss Bol- lenbach. It really was one of the best plays given in the last few years. Congratulations Juniors. On November 22, Mr. Russell Wright came to give us an interest¬ ing and educational address on the Economic Status of the Eastern Countries. He had traveled far and wide in the East and brought us many interesting tales. The sophomore began their so¬ cial career by giving a dance on November 23. Another very suc¬ cessful affair. Mrs. Thomas and her choruses gave an exceptionally fine operetta this year on December 14. It was called “Miss Cherry blossom”. Mar- garete Boye as Cherryblossom and Joe Horn as Jack Smith, had the leads. The rest of the cast included Julian Moran, as Kokemo, proprie¬ tor of a tea garden in Tokio, Benny Pressler as Togo, a Japanese poli¬ tician of high rank, Alice Luke as Jessica, Worthington’s niece, Ro¬ bert Selkow as Harry, Jack’s pal, Walter Weiland as Horace Worth¬ ington, a New York stock-broker entertaining a yachting party to Japan, Ed. Glover as Jas. Young, Worthington’s private secretary. The Pepinella’s as per-usual, gave their Christmas Dance during vacation. It was held in the Legion Club room this year on the 28th of December. The Pep girls have as their president this year, Clarmilta Kerr, vice-president, Ann Johnson, and secretary and treasurer, Wilma Weber. The McElroy Bros., old friends of ours, furnished a very peppy pep session on January 6. Everybody enjoys them and are looking for¬ ward to their return sometime in April. The Freshmen entertained very splendidly on February 10 with a balloon dance in the Club Room. A great affair for ones so young. The movies came to C. P. this year with an old familiar story, “The Hoosier Schoolmaster”. The second was an educational picture called the “Industrial Development of the Mississippi”. The Booster Club again got into action with one of the biggest dances of the season after Lowell beat us this time in a heart-break¬ ing game on February 24. Many Lowell students stayed for the dance and a good time was had by all. On March 29, the assembly was again held in the shrouds of mys¬ tery by Houghman, the magician. Mr. A. Chacho Leon came from Brazil to give us an illustrated lec¬ ture on coffee and how it grows, etc., on March 31, just before Miss Bollenbach and her cast for the “Ghost Story” took charge of the program. The next day, April 1, Miss Bol¬ lenbach and her cast went to East Chicago to participate in the Dra¬ matic Festival. Nine schools were entered. Five plays were present¬ ed in the afternoon and four in the evening. At six o’clock all the members of the casts and their visiting principals and superin¬ tendents sat down to a banquet at which the judge gave a short talk, among the other speakers. Mrs. Thomas is taking her chorus (Continued on Page 28)

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CROWN POINT INKLINGS Dorothy, Micky, and Harold, the Hodge three Died from drinking too much tea(?) Virginia Benjamin was never known to be dull Her fate was mourned by Freddy Krull. Ever good friends were Bob and Joe We guess they still are for all we know. Kathryne Kindberg lived a happy life And made some man a very good wife. Virginia Holloway who had a win¬ ning laugh Is now being mourned by her better half. Vernie Geisen is slumbering here, He celebrated too much the return of beer. Louis Miller and his brother Bing Were hit with eggs when they tried to sing. The fair Horst girl, better known as Isabel Tried to see her image in the bot¬ tom of a well. Helen Hoffman liked to work and play But exhausted herself on a sum¬ mer’s day. Things were O. K. for John Hill Till he met a gal named Diamond LU. This is the grave of Wilma Frame We see she got there just the same. Like Humpty Dumpty, Catherine Zurbriggen Fell and couldn’t be put together again. The end came for Arthur Hopp When he tried to beat up the traffic cop. Collins and Parry with their song and dance Became famous from Broadway way over to France. Florence Ziese’s adventures were told in a book Called “True Story Magazine,” just give a look. Edna Weiler while young was so tiny and sweet Don’t jump to conclusions, she died at six feet. Ina Thompson, a gorgeous blond Captivated the Frenchmen over the Pond. Leila Lottes made a good farmer’s wife Till she finished him with a butcher knife. Helen Winkler bold and strong Made boasts of prowess Loud and Long. Here is the grave of Ruben Volk He died laughing at his own joke. And not far away lies Maxine Wood She couldn’t behave the way she should. George Claussen had no use for a gal Until he met up with Frivolous Sal. We all remember Harold Bremer Last heard of he was a lion tamer. Everyone liked John Zukows Why he wouldn’t even hurt a mouse. Clement Gustke, Emery’s pal Like most men, married a gal. This marker says Clarmilta Kerr Running the Pepinella finished her. Mildred Nielsen, so ’tis said, Was the circus fat lady, over fed. Mildred Burge had a heart of gold, It’s a pity she lost it when she grew old. Marion Ross with all her boy friends Is still an old maid when her story ends. A famous poet was Helen Kress “Still water runs deep” we must confess. Florence Bisselberg, with her smile so sweet Made a fortune from her dancing feet. Here rests none other than Tillie Place She tried to beat a train but lost the race. A REMEDY FOR THAT CERTAIN ACHE If you don’t feel just right, If you can’t sleep at night, If you moan and you sigh, If your throat feels dry, If you don’t care to smoke, If your food makes you choke, If your heart doesn’t beat, If you’re getting cold feet, If your head is in a whirl, Why not marry the girl? Dear Reader: Be it ever so homely, there’s no face like your own. ANOTHER BIT OF FARM RELIEF Sears Roebuck has published a bigger and better catalogue. “Well Moran, my boy”, said his uncle, “my congratulations! I hear you gave one of the Holleys a break” “Rather”, replied Moran heart¬ ily. “But,” said his uncle, “how on earth do you tell them apart?” “Oh,” said Moran, “I don’t try.” SAD BUT TRUE: A kiss is something like gossip, It goes from mouth to mouth. The old maids went for a tramp in the woods. The tramp died. CLASSIFIED ADS. Wanted: A boy to deliver fish that can ride a bicycle. Wanted: A salesman to sell eggs not over forty years old. Wanted: Man with a wooden leg to mash potatoes. Wanted: Man to look after cow with voice suitable for choir sing¬ ing. Wanted: A room by a man with a bay window. For Sale: Good, sound mule, Owner in hospital. For Sale: Black and green ladies’ hose. For Rent: Flat with eight rooms and two baths on trolley tracks.

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CROWN POINT INKLINGS HUMOR We editors may dig and toil Till our fingertips are sore, But some poor fish is sure to say “I’ve heard that joke before.” Vernon Geisen way back when he was making love to Wilma Adan k: Vern: Peaches, your radish lips made me cherry everytime I date you. Plum the depths of my heart, you will find you are the apple of my eye. Come, lettuce make a pear. Wilma: You prune, get this thru your bean. I cantaloupe with a lemon. I don’t care a fig for your dates. Banana oil does not stop your onion breath. If you propose to me again, I’ll squash your cocoa- nut. Now beet it! Traffic Cop: Use your noodle, lady! Use your noodle! Janis Holley: My goodness! where is it? I’ve pushed and pulled everything in the car. Holley: Haven’t I met you before at the Ritz, New Years Eve? Bill Fifield: So that was where I was. Mart: Why are you so sad? Dick: I was just thinking that this is the last day we can be to¬ gether—until tomorrow. SASS-HIGH-ITY (Continued from Page 27) to Gary on April 21, for the Music Festival. There is a dance scheduled for April 22, with more to come. The Senior Class Play is May 12. And the juniors are hard at work rais¬ ing money for the Junior-Senior Banquet. On May 21st, the Baccalaureate services will be held in the Legion Building with Rev. Strecker of the Methodist Church officiating. Commencement is on Mav 26, also in the Legion Building. The speak¬ er for the evening is Sam Grath- well. A brief summary of his life fol¬ lows: Born in Tennessee. Here it is in big letters ELAINE TAYLOR requested her name in this column. Address on request. Mr. Atkins: What is the quickest way to make saw-dust? John Zukows: I don’t know. Mr. Atkins: Come, come, John, use your head. Frank Berg: May I have the laot dance with you? McLaughlin: You had it. Miss Sowash: You can’t sleep in my class. Dick Madson: If you would talk a bit softer, I could. John Louis: I’m trying to make up my mind about going to a wed¬ ding tomorrow. Doug Dickey: Who is getting married? John: I am. John Hill: I would like to buy a shirt. Girl clerk: Neck? John Hill: Yeah, but I got a class in a few minutes. Teacher: Joe, what is the differ¬ ence between electricity and lightn¬ ing? Joe: Ve dun’t hav to pay for lightnin’. Fatherless at seven. In Child Home for six years. Newsboy and bootblack at nine. Messenger boy in Cinciannati slums. Elevator boy and factory hand. Barrel painter. Bar room waiter. Re-entered school at 19. Started 6th grade at night school. Entered Berea College, Ky. at 21.. Entered Pacific University at 26. Graduate d from Leland-Stanford at 30. Won many Oratorical honors. Lectured in 43 states, 5 Canadian Provinces and in Alaska during past nine years. Averaged more than 200 lectures per year. To put it all in a nutshell, here is Dentist: I’m sorry but I’m out of gas. Wilma Adank in chair: Ye Gods! Do dentists pull that old stuff, too? Gin McLaughlin: I want my pic¬ ture to be small. Photographer: Then keep your mouth shut. Maid: It’s the piano tuner, mum. Esther: But I never sent for him. Maid: No. mum, but the lady next door did. Miss Sowash: Do you know what happened in 1776? Rube: 1776! Good gosh! I can’t even remember what happened last night. Mr. Pruitt: So you’re .late again. Handy: Yes, you see I got into a conversation with a fellow who stuttered. Mr. Pruitt: It’s too bad you didn’t meet a fellow with a seven-year itch. Handy: I did, but we scratched it out in thirty days. Ralph Jones: What! another new dress? How ever do you think I can find money to pay for it? Mrs. Jones: Darling, you know I’m not inquisitive. this year’s calendar: Sept. 26—Murdock. Oct. 8—Junior Dance Oct. 10—Blanche Noyer Oct. 21—Senior Dance Nov. 2—Frank Caveny Nov. 11—Booster Dance Nov. 15—Junior Play. Nov. 22—Russell Wright. Nov. 23—Soph. Dance Dec. 14—Operetta. Dec. 28—Pep Dance. Feb. 10—Freshman Dance Feb. 24—Booster Dance Jan. 6—McElroy Bros. Mar. 29—Houghman, Magician. April 1—Dramatic Festival in East Chicago. April 21—Music Festival in Gary. May 12—Senior Play. May 21—Baccalaureate. May 26—Commencement.