Decatur High School - Ravelings Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 138 of the 1921 volume:

N Published by the Senior Class of 1921 Decatur High School, Decatur, Didiaiia Well, here it is— This is the book — Take it and open it- Read it and look at it- Close it and laugh at it- Do what you will with it- This is the book— —DEDICATION— In appreciation of her loyalty and faithfulness to our class, the Senior Class of 1921 dedicates this book to our teacher and comrade, Marie Cook ;, DECATVR HHIH SCHOOL. DECATUR. ISDIASA TO THE SENIORS OF ' 21 Sculptors of life arc we, as we stand With our lives uncarved before us ; Waiting the hour when at God ' s command, Our life-dream passes o ' er us. Let us carve it, then on the yielding stone, With many a sharp incision ; Its Heavenly beauty shall be our own — Our lives, that angel vision. FOREWORD This is the last publication of the Ravelings so far as we are concern- ed. Now shall we say the same old things? We have tried to be clever and original. With what soaring ideas did we begin this book ! In what despondency and gloom did we finish it ! We do not regret publishing this book because we have gained an in- finite amount of good in so doing. Nor can we say that this is the best we could do. If, next year, we had the privilege of editing and publishing Ravelings we believe it would be better. Since this cannot be granted us, we make no apology for what we have given you. It is our first at- tempt ; be lenient. In later years perhaps someone will take this book from the dust-heap and will happily recall those wonderful days in D. H. S. If we keep that spark of love for D. H. S. alive in only one breast, then we have fulfilled our desires and have attained our end. SENIORS One Event Happeneth to Them All nvEji ij G-S. HELKN MEYERS Hen By doing good we profit, and by lirofit we live. P. W. H. S. ' IS. San Diego High ' 20. D. H. S. ' 19, ' 21. A. A. ' 19, ' 20, ' 21. Glee Clulj ' 20, ' 21. CHARLES DOWNS Chuck He finds reliet from much study in mischief. Senior Class President (first sem. ) Ravelings ' 21 (first sem.) Sanior Class Play ' 21. Ravelings Reporter ' 21. Discussion League ' 20, ' 21. A. A. ' 18, ' 19, ' 20, ' 21. DUNXA PARRISH Don ' ' She is a woman, therefore may be woo ' d. She is a woman, therefore may be Basket Ball Varsity. Junior Class Play ' 20. Senior Class Play ' 21. A. A. ' IS, ' 19. ' 20, ' 21. Glee Club ' 20, ' 21. ?HVE71L,II G-S. VELMA ERVIN Blondie In quietness and wisdom shall be your strength. A. A. ' 18, ' 19, ' 20, ' 21. Orchestra ' 20, ' 21. Glee Club ' 20, ' 21. Latin Club ' 21 , . LEO KIRSCH Leaky Loved by all, yet not a lover. Senior President ' 21. Freshman Treasurer. Junior Class Play ' 20. Senior Class Play ' 21. A. A. ' IS, ' 19, ' 20, ' 21. Band ' 20, ' 21. Orchestra ' 20, ' 21. DOROTHY WALTERS Dot Brains enough to graduate at home. Ravelings Staff ' 21. A. A. ' 19, ' 20, ' 2L Girls ' Glee Club ' 20, ' 21. J?nvGji ij G-S. IREXE ZWICK -Iny LAURIN YAGER Boko MARSH HELM Marsli Continual cheerfulness is a sign of wisdom. A. A. ' 18, ' 19, ' 20, ' 21. Glee Club ' 20, ' 21. What was Kirkland ' s loss was our K. H. S. ' IS. ' 19, ' 20. D. H. S. ' 21. Varsity Basket Ball ' 21. Glee Club ' 21. Vice-President ' 21. A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance. A. A. ' IS, ' 19, ' 20, ' 21. Glee Club ' 20, ' 21, nvEji ij G-S. H CLEO BEAVERS Klick Her future is determined. ' A. A. IS, ' 19, ' 20, ' 21. Basket Ball ' 21. Glee Club ' 20, ' 21. HAROLD DANIELS Danny What better recommendations than a good manager? D. H. S. ' 16, ' 17, ' 20, ' 21. A. A. ' 16, ' 17, ' 20, ' 21. Track Team ' 16. Base Ball ' 12, ' 17, ' 20, ' 21. U. S. Army ' 17, ' IS, ' 19. Vice-President A. A. ' 21. Junior Class Play ' 20. Ravelings ' 21. Varsity Football ' 20, ' 21, N. S. C. ' 21. . DORA MARIE MAGLEY Dode A wee little girl With a wee machine And as generous with it As any queen. Ravelings Staff ' 21. A. A. ' 19, ' 20, ' 21. Glee Club ' 20. N. S. C. ' 21. Latin Club ' 21. nVEJlLflJ G ' S. H ARTHUR HYLAXD Pat An intimate friend of the ladies Ijut a stranger to study. Class President ' 19, ' 20. Class Vice President ' 21. Varsity Base Ball ' 18, ' 19, ' 21. Basket Ball ' IS, ' 19, ' 20. A. A. ' 18, ' 19, ' 20. ' 21. Football ' 18, ' 19. ' 20. Minstrel ' 20. Glee Club, ' 20. ' 21. LOIS BOWEN Loisie Wliy must college interfere. With a perfectly good matrimonial career? L. H. S. ' 18. ' 19. D. H. S. ' 20, ' 21. Ravelings Staff ' 21. Junior Class Play ' 20. Senior Class Play ' 21. A. A. ' 20, ' 21. FRANCIS COSTELLO Pat Every man has a hobby but mine isn ' t girls. Business Manager Ravelings ' 21. Junior Class Play ' 20. Glee Club ' 20. Minstrel ' 20. Football ' 20. Base Ball ' 20. ' 21. A. A. ' 18, ' 19, ' 20, ' 21. nvEji ij G-S. KATHERIXE KOCHER ■•Katy Down in the valley a modest vio let grew. Class Vice-President ' 19. Class Treasurer ' 21. A. A. ' IS, ' 19, 20, ' 21. Basket Ball Virsity ' 19, ' 20, ' 21. Basket Ball Captain ' 21.; Ravelings Reporter ' 19, ' 20, ' 21. Class Reporter ' 19, ' 20. Glee Club ' 20. N. S. C. ' 21. D. H. S. made a man of him. ' A. A. ' IS, ' 19. ' 20, ' 21. Varsity Base Ball ' 20, ' 21. Varsity Football ' 20. Glee Club ' 21. Band ' 20, ' 21. N. S. C. ' 21. Where the river is deepest the water runneth quietest. A. A. ' IS, ' 19, ' 20, ' 21. Girls ' Glee Club ' 20, ' 21. FnvEji ij G ' S. FLOSSIE nrn ' Ht;ocK Floss HO.M KR ELLSWORTH Worth MAKC ' ELLA KERN Sally Wisdom never comes amiss. ' Learning is worth more than house I am a fair, young woman, ,. ,„„j „ Stop, sir, my heart is taken. ' Wren H. S. ' IS, ' 19, ' 20. D. H. S. ' 20. ■ A. A. ' 21. A. A. ' IS, ' 19, ' 20, ' 21. Orchestra ' 20, ' 21. Band ' 20, 21. Ravelings Staff ' 21. Class Treasurer ' IS, ' 20. Class Secretary ' 21. Junior Class Play ' 20. Glee Club ' 20. ?nVEJJL,II G-S. None but himself can be his par- allel. Ivindiiess in women shall win m Sweet mercy is nobility ' s true Basket Ball ' 19, ' 20. ' love. Base Ball Varsity ' IS, ' 19, ' 20, ' 21. . ' . . . ' ' Football Varsity ' 20. • Monmouth H. S. ' IS, ' 19. • Junior Class Play ' 20. • ' Decatur H. S. ' 20, ' 21. A. A. ' 19. ■.• ' ' Glee Club ' 21. A. A. ' 20, ' 21. J?n ' EJL IJ G-S. MARY CALLOW Cal To be employed is to be happy. A. A. ' 19, ' 20, ' 21. Glee Club ' 20. N. S. C. ' 21. Latin Club ' 21. JOSEPH MORRIS Joe ' How lilie a chivalrous knight is F. W. H. S. ' IS, ' IS, ' 20. D. H. S. ' 21. Senior Play ' 21. A. A. ' 21. N. S. C. ' 21. Latin Club ' 21. ROSA LANDIS Rose O spirits gay and kindly heart Precious the blessing ye impart! D. H. S. ' IS. Monroe H. S. ' 19, ' 20. D. H. S. ' 21. Glee Club ' 21. N. S. C. ' 21. A. A. ' 21. ; J nvEJi n G-S. AUDRIE SMITH Smittie To know her is to love her. Fort Wayne H. S. 18, ' 19. D. H. S. ' 20, ' 21. A. A. ' 21. VICTOR BALTZELL Vic A jewel in a ten times barred up chest Is a bold spirit in a loyal breast. ' President A. A. ' 21. Football Captain ' 20. Football ' 19, ' 20. Base Ball ' 19. ' 20, ' 21. Basket Ball ' 20, ' 21. Class President ' IS. ■ . ' Junior Class Play ' 20. Senior Class Play ' 21. FLORIXE illCHAUD Feeney Studious, energetic, persistent and true. She has been, she will be, all the years through. Editor-in-Chief of Ravelings ' 21. Secretary A. A. ' 21. Freshman Reporter ' IS. Junior Class Play ' 20. Senior Class Play ' 21. N. S. C. ' 21. Glee Club ' 20, ' 21. A. A. ' IS, ' 19, ' 20, ' 21. nv i ij G-S. MARIK (;1 ' :HR1G WINIFRED GKRKE MAE BAKER Skinny Winnie Maisie Power shows the man. Muse not, that thus suddenly A good thins is soon caught up. proceed. Senior Class Play ' 21. A. A. ' IS, ' 19, ' 20. ' 21. Monmouth H. S. ' IS, ' 19. D. H. S. ' 20, ' 21. A. A. ' 21. Base Ball ' 21. Glee Club ' 21. . ' For what 1 wiill, 1 will an end. A. A. ' IS, ' 19, ' 20, ' 21, Glee Club ' 20, ' 21, md there ' s Glee Club ' 20. Football ' 21. N. S. ' 21. , ?HVEJL,II G-S. NAOMI GILBERT Naomi Cheerful company shortens the miles. Pleasant Mills H. S. Monroe H. S. ' 19, ' 20. D. H. S. ' 21. Basket Ball Varcity. A. A. ' 21. Glee Club ' 21. N. S. C. ' 21. NOEL WHITiJ Bob His fingers shame th.? ivo.y keys, They dance so light along. Boys ' Working Reserve ' 18, ' 19. A. A. IS, ' 19, ' 20, 21. Base Ball Varsity 18, ' 19. ' 20, ' 21. Varsity Football ' 21. Senior Class Play ' 21. Glee Club ' 20, ' 2L Minstrel ' 20. Band ' 20. Orchestra ' 20, ' 21. ELEANOR REPPERT Goodness is beauty in its best estate. A. A. ' IS, ' 19, ' 20, ' 21. Glee Club ' 20, 21. IFnVEJLfll G-S. LUCILLK BUTLKR Lou WILDA RICE Willv VICTORIA MILLS Vicky Care is an enemy to life. A. A. ' 18, ' ig, ' 20, ' 21. Basket Ball Varsity ' 19, ' 20, ' 21. Class Secretary ' IS, ' 19, ' 20. Junior Class Play ' 20. Senior Class Play ' 21. Glee Club ' 20, ' 21. Wisely and slow; they stumble who run tast. Monmouth H. S. ' IS. D. H. S. ' 19, ' 20, ' 21. Track Team ' 21. Base Ball ' 21. Basket Ball ' 21. A. A. ' 20, ' 21. ' ■ ' Whatever has been attained is at- tainable. A. A. ' 19, ' 20, ' 21. Ravelings Staff ' 21. Junior Class Play ' 20. Senior Class Play ' 21. Glee Club ' 20. N. S. C. ' 21. , ■ Latin Club ' 21. BB nvEji ij G-S. A Senior (Class lliistuni IT HAS ALWAYS been the customary to have a History of the Senior Class written. We hope to prove that the Class of 1921 is the best class that has ever graduated from D. H. S. Consid- ering scholarship, the number of girls and boys that have taken part in athletics, good looks, veracity, pep and social activities, we believe we have a just claim on all the laurels offered us. The four chapters of our life in D. H. S. follow: CHAPTER 1. On September, 1917, the old bell of the Central School building rang out, loud and clear, and forty-six Freshmen answered its call. It was the last time that old bell summoned a new Freshman class because the next one entered the new building. We, the future class of ' 21, felt very important, until the upper classman smiling down at us, humbled our pride. Soon Mr. Sarig came to our rescue and helped us organize. We were then ready to attack our upper classmen, (especially the Sophomores) with the following officers: President, Victor Baltzell; vice president, Victoria Mills; secretary, Francis Costello; treasurer. Leo Kirsch. Pink and white were chosen as our class-colors and the sweet pea as the flower. After we had become accustomed to High School ways and our timidity had worn off, we held our first class party at Francis Costello ' s. Early in the spring another party was held at the home of Arthur Fruechte in the country. Our first attempt in athletics was successful. Pat Hyland, Cal Peterson and Winfred Maddy played on the baseball team. Victor Baltzell represented the class in the track meet. During the year ten of the class left us. Three of them join- ed the Boys ' Working Reserve — Glen Jackson, Vivian Carper and Glen Barkley. Thus ends our first year or the Year of Our Dis- covery in D. H. S. CHAPTER 11 We entered the new high school building the next fall feel- ing very much chargrined — our picture had appeared in the Annual the spring before in a beautiful shade of green. All of us decided to show everyone we were not quite so green and started to work very hard. Arthur Hyland was elected President of the class; Katharine Kocher, vice pregident; Lucille Butler, secretary, and Marcella Kern, treasurer. Miss Baker was chosen as our guardian. Two class parties were enjoyed that year; the first one at the home of Eleanor Reppert, the second at the home of Cleo Beavers in the country. Nothing very unusual happened that year because we were busy helping Julius Caesar, who was having a terrible time to conquer omne Gallia. Victor Baltzell played on the Varsity Basketball team. Kathar- ine Kocher, Lucille Butler and Donna Parrish played on the Girls ' Varsity Team. We were all proud of Charles Downs who won the High School debate and also second place in the district contest. So ends the second chapter of our lite in D. H. S. CHAPTER III Even with all our past glories our Junior year was the best of all. As soon as we returned in the fall of ' 19 we immediately set to work. Pat Hyland was re-elected president; Victor Balt- zell, vice president; Lucille Butler, secretary, and Marcella Kern, treasurer. Miss Cook was chosen as guardian. JF JVE7LfIM S. A football team was organized and lour ot our class made the Varsity, one being Captain Ed Yahne. The others were Pat Hy- land, Pat Costelle and Harold Daniels, land, Pat Costello, Harold Daniels and Vic Baltzell. ball. Three girls from our team won the State Championship, feel very proud because the team won the State Championship. They were Lucille Butler, Katharine Kocher and Donna Parrlsh. Again Charles Downs won second place in the District Oratori- cal Contest. But the climax of the year was the class play, What Happen- ed to .lones. It was a success if ever anything was, and certain- ly it will be remembered for years to come. We must not take all the glory ourselves because Miss Cook, our coach, deserves an even larger share than we do. The play could not have been given so successfully with only two weeks to practice had it not been for her. Last but not least came the Junior Reception. It was one of the prettiest receptions ever given for any Senior Class. The en- tire evening was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone present. Now we have passed through three-fourths of our life in D. H. S. and the Junior year has certainly proved a year of action. CHAPTER IV. And now comes the last chapter of our lives in D. H. S. Sev- eral new members were added to our class. We did not delay in getting started because we realized that we were Seniors and that big things were expected of us. Charles Downs was elected President; Pat Hyland, vice presi- dent; Katharine Kocher, treasurer, and Marcella Kern, secretary, and Miss Cook, adviser. The Faculty selected Florlne Mlchaud as Ravelings ' editor-in- chief. RavelingS has come out regularly once a month and it has been a splendid paper. Five men from our class, were given D ' s for their work on the football team: Pat Hyland, Pat Costello, Bob White, Cal Peterson, Arthur Fruechte and Victor Baltzell. After the first semester exams we realized more fully the fact that we were on the home stretch and had to make things count. Leo Kirsch was made president tlie last semester. Nothing But the Truth was the play selected, which was given April 1st. It was a decided success. It was the last big event of the class of ' 21 before graduation. Victor Baltzell was captain ot the basketball team. Two other Seniors, Cal Peterson and Laurln Yager were given D ' s. The girls on the team received monograms. Katharine Kocher and Lucille Butler were the two Seniors girls that received them. Now we leave D. H. S. with a feeling of deep regret, because we have spent the happiest four years of our life there. Thus ends the history of the Class of ' 21. n-VEJlLfll G ' S. Senior Class W WE the Class ot 1921. City of Decatur, County of Adams, State of Indiana, being by our own admission that best class of Decatur High School, but realizing that the time must soon come when we must relnciiiish our proud position, do herebv make our last will and testament, thereby revoking all former wills in favor thereof. We hereby in the presence of witnesses and ac- cording to due process of law will and bequeathe to the members, jointly and severally, those objects dearest to our hearts. First — We hereby will and assign to the members of the .Junior Class two quarts of gum, assorted brands, slightly used and in good condition; we further will and bequeathe to the afore- mentioned Juniors the dignity ot being Seniors and all rights and privileges connected therewith. Second — To the Sophomores we do will and Ijequeathe our un- disputed title 3 3 the smartest, brainiest, and most gifted class in this high school, said title to be held in trust for them by M. F. Worthman until they arrive at their Senior year. I, Vic Baltzell, alias Strangler, alias Bonecrusher, do hereby will and force upon him, my hard reputation to Fred Ahr, three books, valuable as relics, namely, a physics lab manual, a civics and a volume of the Life and Adventures of Jesse James. I. Arthur Fruechte will one bass voice to Jerry Buckmaster. I. Joe Morris, the noted he-vamp, lounge-lizard, tea-hound, and heart-smasher do will to Hong Kong Foreman a correspondence course on How to Become a Movie Actor, also one pair ot cor- duroy trousers in good condition. I, Sally Kern won ' t will anything but will consider leasing my job to Herb Burroughs the first evening that Skeeter Hocker comes home and every evening thereafter as long as he shall be in town. I, Patrick Hyland will my knowledge of the French language and the good will of my dear long suffering teachers to Fat McGill and Danny Koos to be divided in proportion to their avoirdupois. I. Alice Lenhart bequeathe to Zack DeVor. a well modulated voice. I. Dorothy Walters leave to Florence Magley a course of in- struction on Hew to Reduce. guaranteed to produce results. As I am soon to become a bone doctor, I will my barber outfit to Bob Myers — signed Dr. Yahne B. V. D. As I am soon to tour the country lecturmg on Wliy T.Iost Men Are Criminals I leave to Bitty Butler my title as The Exposure ot Man ' s Faults Mae Baker. I, Eleanor Reppert, will to Evangeline McConnehy, Bud brother of Bob in the hopes that she keeps him out of the way. I, Cleo Beavers leave my dignity to Mary Suttles in considera- tion of the fact that she will soon be a Senior and she needs it. I, Leo Kirsch, known as the master-mind of D. H. S. will to Lester Wright my distinguished manner. To Bill Gay I, Homer Ellsworth, will my pompadour, said pom- padour in a state of uprising. 1, Kathryn Kocher, will ray title as Captain of the State Champs to Beany Butler. One trusty Hennery 1897 model, belonging to and owned in full by Winifred Gerke will be disposed of to whom he sees fit in September (If holds together.) I, Lois Bowen bequeath to Nellie McGath the following secret on how to obtain rosy cheeks, Go to the farm, and come to school in a Flivver. I. Florine Michaud bequeath the learning acquired while pub- lishing this Annual to the members of the Junior Class severally and individually. nvEji ij G-S. I. Flossie Hitchcock do bequeath, throw at, and sive to. with- out recumbrances and with a clear title, to Helen Swearinger my studious nature. I, Audrey Smith bestow upon Blossom Burkhart my title as Queen ot Hearts. I, Laurin Yager alias Boke give up, will and bequeath to Charles Fike my curly locks, so help me Bandoline. I, Pat Costello, president ot the Convict Club, tuture Daniel Webster and contender for the hand ot Mildred Yager do will to Harry Christy a commutation ticket to St. Johns as she will soon be home. I, Kid Daniels, will to D. H. S. a picture painted by myself en- titled Daniels Crossing the Rhone, also a plu.gged nickel that couldn ' t pass. I, Dora Marie Magley, noted for having captured Joe Morris, do not renounce, disclaim, bequeath or in any manner will or give him up, but will surrender to Esther Burkett my reputation as a social butterfly. We. Naomi Gilbert and Rosa Landis being known individually and collectively as the Inseparables will to any persons who ap- ply first two seats in each class room in the building. I, Bob White, known as Dizzy, Long boy, Squirrilie and Stupid do will to Walter Lister my ability to be always late to classes and a book containing five hundred assorted alibis and ex- cuses for same I, Donna Parrisli will one bo.x ot make-up, to the memliers of the Sophomore class, said box to bold in trust by Angle Firks and applied as is deemed advisable. 1, Lucile Butler, will bequeath and otherwise fasten to Gladys Goldner my mild and gentle voice. I, Victoria Mills, will my undisputed right to be call the star student of the class and also my Irish nose to Nellia McGath. I, Irene Zwick, bestow upon Lois Hammond my ability to read Shorthand. I, Velma Erwin do give to one and only one member of the incoming Freshman class my ability to get through in three years. I, Emma Johnson, give to Margaret Moran my knowledge of Chemistry. I, Mary Callow, will to Mable Bess my little brother. I. Chuck Downs, will my front seat in the assembly to Walter Lister (He ' d get it anyway). We hereby name and appoint Miss Marie Cook as executrix of this will, empowering her to dispose of aforementioned goods as designated. May the Lord have Mercy on her Soul. Signed: Class of 1921. Witnesses: M. F. Worthman. Lou Hammond. J?HVEJl IJ G-S. cniur Class Pniplicci) When shall we all meet again? In thunder, lightning or in rain? When the hurly hurley ' s done. When the battle ' s lost and won That will be ' ere set of sun, Where the place? Class of ' 21 met once more. Non the hurley hurley done, Non the battle ' s lost and won. We came from near, we come from far, To circle ' rouEd this sacred fire On hallowed ' eve. AS the chant died away one misty form after ' another emerged from the darkness and took its place in the circle around the fire. Well, who would have thought one hundred years ago that we would all meet together again like this, spoke up one figure whom, after a second glance, I recognized as our former yell lead- er, Pat Hyland. You know after Ireland secured her independence with My Help and I was unanimously elected its president, I never did expect to see my old classmates again. Neither did I, added Charles Downs, Fifty years ago I was in the wilds of Africa, studying the habits of monkeys in a vain attempt to prove the falsity of Darwin ' s theory but I guess old man Darwin must have been right after all. You must have been just as foolish as my husband was, spoke another spirit who was none other than our old friend Florine. What do you think that Loren did? Not long after our marriage, which was one of the affairs of the season, he started on a trip to Mars in his Cannon Ball Express which he himself invented and I have never seen him since, she concluded sadly. The scene of this strange meeting was the yard of the ancient high school building and the time was all hallowed eve in the year 2021. All the spirits of the class of ' 21 had assembled from their respective homes in the Lard of the Shades for an exchange of ex- periences during life upon the earth. I looked around the circle trying to recognize in these strange creatures, my former classmates. Why, Lou Butler, I exclaimed, when I saw her, what have you been doing all these years? I know, interrupted Leo before she could answer. Did you ever hear of the famous woman evangelist, nick-named Mrs. Billy Sunday? Well, that was Lou, and I always lead the singing for her accompanied by my v ife, Mae Baker, at the piano. Isn ' t that right Lou? Yes, that ' s all true and do you know who were the fi rst to answer my call for missionaries? Two of our old classmates, Eleanor and Dora Marie. Their fate was a sad one, however. Both were destroyed by cannibals, after six months of faithful service, and as she concluded che wiped a ghastly tear from her eye. Suddenly Bob and Joe sneezed simultaneously. Everyone jumped for ghosts are easily startled. Come -up closer to the fire, urged Dr. Kerke, courtesously. We all know you two are not used to such a cool climate. Let me feel your pulse. I ' m afraid you ' ll both take cold. Everyone laughed as they both arose sheepishly and accepted his invita- tion. nvEji ij G-S. Now let ' s have a speech by the ex-president, suggested Vic- tor. Dorothy Walters immediately arose and began: Classmates, I did not come here tonight, prepared to speak, but I suppose that is one fo the consequences of fame. What strange things happened during my eight years in the White House. At one time Lois Bowen came to me begging tor a position. She was in rags and said her husband was in Africa. 1 hated to refuse he request so I appointed her as Chief Shiner of the Doorknoos in the Capitol. Of course you know Homer Ellsworth and I were always pals so I made him Chief Justice of Supreme Court. He was the one who proved the innocence of Naome Gilbert, who was accused falsely of the murder of Esta Flemming. a New York Banker ' s wife. To my extreme sorrow 1 had to veto a bill petition- ed by Velma Erwin and Alice Lenhart to permit dancmg in the public schools, because I was a Methodist. Now as to the principles, I stood for, 1 believe — . No politics, no politics, interrupted Harold Dtniels, this is a non-partisan affair. It ' s nearly time for the cock to crow and we want to hear about some of the rest. Pat Costello what have you been doing? The ' Gent ' s Beauty Parlor, ' conducted by Wilda Jlice and myself was one of the most flourishing establishments of the day, boasted Pat, Men surely are vain creatures. Sal have you a powder puff ' . ' I heard Donna ask in a muffled whisper. Why Donna Parrish, how have you kept still so long and where have you been? 1 asked. They were two of the New York 400 spoke up Victor. Their patrona.ge made the ' Daniels Baltzell Millinery ' famous. How ' d you get that way girls? inquired Lou. Married Bluftton Millionaires, they answered glibly. My attention was next attracted to Victoria, Marsha, Cleo, Audrey, Mary and Flossie and Helen Myers, doing strange fantastic figures at the outskirts of the crowd. Why. what in the world are they doing? 1 inquired in amaze- ment. Oh, they are practising the latest dance brought straight from Hawaii by my husband, Arthur Fruechte, answered Irene Zwick. You know he was the famous aesthetic dancing teacher. They were called The Winsome Willowy Seven in the Follies. The curious meeting was now interrupted. A cock crowed, long and loudly. Pat Hyland jumped into their midst with all his old pep and vigor. Everyl)ody now, he cried. Give nine rahs for the Seniors and make ' em big. The ghostly cheer echoed and re-echoed out through the still cold air and then all was silent. Nothing remained but the glowing embers of the fire. FnvEji iMG ' S. Senior Class JSlay The Senior Cass Play! What magical powers those words possess! One ' s mind instantly reverts to a wonderful evening, April 1, 1921 when all Decatur wended its way to the gym to see Nothing But the Truth and what a play it was! It was a huge success from start to finish. Every character was exceedingly well portrayed (but all Seniors are talented) and every member of the cast was instrumental in making the play the success it was. In 1920 as Juniors, practically the same cast produced What Happened to Jones. The public, after the taste of that play, proved it was good by the manner in which they bought tickets for Nothing But the Truth. Miss Cook the coach, deserves much credit for her ability to produce a play. The cast is as follows: E. M. Ralston Victor Baltzell Mrs. E. M. Ralston Florine Michaud Bob Bennett Leo Kirsch Gwen Ralston Marie Gehrig Dick Donnelly Bob White Ethel Clark Donna Parrish Clarence Van Dusen Joe Morris Bishop Doran Charles Downs Mable ■. . . Lucille Butler Sable Victoria Mills Martha Lois Bowen The Senior class realized considerable profit from their play. We thank the public for their patronage and though sorry to leave we feel that the Seniors of of ' 22 will give you a play that will equal ours, J nvEji ij G-S. - Class Pucm Farewell. Dear D. H. S. Now that our High School Days are past As Seniors we depart at last; But not so wise as in our dreams, We thought we ' d he, hut then it seems ' Tis best. Our studies through those four short years, Were mastered through a vale of fears; And still we find there ' s something more In school, than merely working for A Diploma. And as to leaving D. H. S. We ' ll say ' tis not with joyousness; And not as we had thought ' twould be — When happy under-classmen we Did enter. Farewell! dear Freshmen, young and gay, You ' ve found you couldn ' t have your way; And Sophomores who have stood so firm, And .Juniors with so much to learn — Good-bye. Farewell! dear teachers, staunch and true, In after years we ' ll think of you; And many ' s the time we ' ll wish we ' re back, With you upon the beaten track Of D. H. S. Each for the other, and all for the class Our motto — it is sure to pass; And if the world should fail to claim That we ' re the best, we ' ll show our fame In ' 21. nvEJi ij G-S. SENIOR CLASS SONG (To the Tune of Margie ) Here ' s to the Seniors, The best of D. H. S. . O Seniors. We ' ll sing your praise forever, Don ' t forget we ' ve been there four years, Don ' t forget to shed a solitary tear for Seniors, We ' ll show the world we ' re famous We ' ll be always true After all is said and done . ' . There is really one one O Seniors, Seniors, it ' s you. J?nVE7L,II B-S. n . M OUT. nvEji ij G-S. JUNIORS JFjJVE7L,IJSZ S. 3Juniar Class Uiistnru WE, members of the Junior Class of 1921, are only as old in high school experiences as the high school building, pride of Decatur. Well we remember the year 1919. but we were more fortunate than most Freshmen classes tor everything was new to all — Seniors as well as Freshies. Our offlcers for that year were: Miss Rackstraw, guardian; Dwight Thornburg, president; Gregg Ball, vice president; Gretchen Smith, secretary; Geraldine Everett, treasurer; Law- rence Linn, custodian. After Dwight Thornburg moved to Peru, Gregg Ball became president. The first of our two class parties was held at the home of Fred Ahr, and the other at the Gym. With an enrollment of sixty-six . we embarked on our Sophomore sea of work and pleasure. The following offlcers were elected: Miss Frisinger. guardian; Gregg Ball, president; David Hensley, vice president; Geraldine Everett, secretary; Catharine Christen, treasurer; Aubui ' n Thomas, custodian. The plans made for a weiner roast were changed by rain. Next came a skatin,g party which was a decided success. A live- ly class party with delicious eats was given at the Beaver ' s home. Last September, we Juniors, proudly claimed our seats in the east assembly, but Miss Ossenberg soon decided about the per- manence of such arrangements. After things had settled down to normal, we found that the following people belonged to the Junior Class; Veronica Anker, Mable Bess Arthur Breiner, Esther Burkett, Blossom Burkhart, Melvena Butler, Gladys But- ler, Margaret Christen, Catharine Christen, Gerald Cole, Germaine Christen, Harry Christy, Dorothy Durkin, Geraldine Everett, Herbert Foreman. Myron Frank. Gladys Goldner. Gretchen Graham, Lois Hammond, Glenn Hill, Leona Hunsicker, Alton Hower, John Kiess, Fred Kienzle, Lawson Lenhart, Mildred Liddy, Mildred Leonard, Genevieve Lichensteiger, Marie Lichensteiger, Law- rence Linn, Christian Macy, Margaret Moran, Nellia McGath, Esther Mcintosh, Clarence Miller, Glenn Patterson, Lois Peterson, Mildred Railing, Mary Rinehart, Mary Suttles, Helen Swearinger, Winifred Smith, Othmar Smith, Auburn Thomas, Lester Wright, Alfred Beavers, Margaret Kienzle, Beatrice Peterson, Ruth Stalter, Albert Cramer, Charles Fike. Walter Lister, Harry Yahne. At our first class meeting we chose Miss Frisinger for our guardian. Then we raised the following members to the exalted position of class officers: Lawrence Linn, President; David Hens- ley, vice-president; Lois Peterson, secretary; Christian Macy, treas- urer; Harry Yahne, custodian. Dorothy Durkin became vic e-pres- ident when David Hensley put his books away and became a bus- iness man. During the first semester we gladly accepted Mary Suttles ' offer of her home for our class party. The excellent entertainment and delicious luncheon were enjoyed by a large number. The Seniors were surely surprised at the novel way in which they were entertained by the Juniors. We praise our guardian for the clever idea. The class play was truly what we hoped it would be — a splen- did success. The editor says there is no more room for even such an il- lustrious history as ours, so we shall bide our time until we have acquired the name, dignity, responsibzility and authority of Sen- iors. — Juniors of ' 21. JL ' MOR CLASS nvEjijiJ G-S. JUNIOR CLASS SONG Tune— I ' d Like to Fall Asleep and Wake Up in My Mammy ' s Arms. .,i« Every full grown High School has a Junior Class, So you see there are Juniors galore, But the ones that we sing this song for . • Are the ones of old Decatur ; May they ever be Just as true and faithful as Juniors ought to be. CHORUS I ' d love to fall asleep and wake up in old D. H. S. In forty years to see, what a wonderful school she would be, High School, High School, there ' s no place so dear, We have spent so many bright days here, Tho Juniors we will Seniors be when this school is o ' er And down those hall ' s we ' ll promenade in splendor. Hurrah for Juniors! Hurrah for Juniors! in old D. H. S. Just give three cheers for us the greatest class you must confess. FnvEji ij G ' S. Jjunim (!llciss lay G REEN STOCKINGS the Junior Class Play, given April 29th by the class of ' 22 was a grand success. The, crowd was so large, that many people had to be turned Such good attendance enabled us to give a luxurious Re- ception- The Scene was laid in the country home of Mrs, William Fara- day. The part of Mr. Faraday was splendidly taken by Walter Lister. He was the laughing stock of the evening with his God Bless My Soul etc, Mrs, Farady (Aunt Ida) was played by Veron- ica Anker, No one, not even a professional, could have done any better than Veronica did. Her fit, getting drunk, and other little actions which she went through showed that she is exceptionally talented in the line of acting. Bitty Butler, the youngest of Mr, Farady ' s daughters, was head over heels in love with Fred Kinzle and she surely acted it too. She took her part with superfluous skill, and many people have told her since that she should become an actress by all means. Fred Kinzle, the young swell, was a pic- ture worth seeing in his full dress suit. He took his part like any well trained actor would and the audience appreciated him im- mensely. I Lois Peterson in the role of Miss Celia, who announced her en- gagement to an imaginary Colonel Smith, played her part with great skill and cleverness. Christian Macy, her lover, was surely a lover to be proud of, both in looks and actions. He exhibited his master-mind in the way he took his part. Lawrence Linn, as Ad- miral Grice was comical with gray hair, glasses and a cigar. He was just the one for his part and showed it by displaying much skill. Glenn Hill and Bud Smith, alias Henry Steel and Jimmy Raleigh were the right fellows for their places and did some clever acting for which they will always be famous in Decatur, Nellie McGath as Lady Trenchard (Evelyn) and Margaret Moran as Mrs. Rockingham (Madge) did full Justice to their parts and showed a talent for acting. Martin, Charles Fike was a typical old English Servant and performal his duties with earnestness and care. J?HVEJL,IX G-S. 3Juniiir llcccptiint THE Junior Reception given by the class of ' 22 was the most clever and enjoyable one any Senior ever attended. After the excitement and fun of finding their places, the guests began to realize that they were in a Japanese garden. Large branches clustered with pink and white (our Senior colors) blos- soms formed a beautiful lattice-work overhead. Hundreds of Jap- anese lanterns lent an enchanted air to the occasion. On each table was an incense burner and a bouquet of large chrysanthemums. The place cards were handpainted dainty little Japanese women. The favors were little clusters of various colored roses. On the whole, the hall was a perfect representation of a Japan garden, which one might see on a trip to Japan. The banquet opened with a song to the Seniors. The most delicious three course dinner (I ' ll not give the menu, because I don ' t want to make the reader hungry) that anyone ever tasted or read about was served by the Sophomores: Esther Archbold, Evangeline McConnehey, Helen Andrews, Crystal Baltzell, Kathryn Dorwin, James Downs, Lowell Smith, Robert Daniels, Meredith Stewart, John Teeple. Between the second and third courses the toast-master, Lawrence Linn, took charge and introduced the fol- lowing men who gave the following toasts, all Japanese proverbs: Mr. Worthman — The great man is he who does not lose his child heart. Mr. Smith — It is virtuous manners which constitute the ex- cellence of a neighborhood. Mr. Meyers — The wise emljrace all knowledge but they are most earnest about what is of greatest importance. Leo Kirsch — The water incessantly changes as the stream glides calmly on. Immedately after the banquet the guests were entertained by two little Japanese plays. The plays and casts were; ■•A DEAR LITTLE WIFE. Sugihan San, -The Little Wife Lois Peterson Hagi Yama, The Husband Christian Macy Takyiro, The Lover Fred Kinzle CHRYSANTHEMUMS Sono Haite, Chrysanthemums Veronica Anker Yuki, Her Maid Bitty Butler Colin Pribright, Lover of Sono Lawrence Linn Admiral Pribright, Father of Colin Walter Lister Each character took his or her part splendidly and the plays were very amusing and entertaining. A dance followed the program as is always the custom. The music was furnished by the Stellar Four. Everyone had a most en- joyable time and decided that the Junior Reception was a grand success. , . XA.. nvEJi n G-S. opltomin c dllass Histaru SEPTEMBER S. 1919. the Freshman Class ot 1923 began its fa- mous career in Decatur high school. Under the guidance of .Miss Frieda Wehmhoff we met and selected the following officers: President, Robert Daniels; vice president, Lowell Smith; secretary, Harold Niblick; treasurer, Evangeline McConnehey; custodian, Billy Gay. The class colors and flowers were then chosen, light blue and silver and the pink rose. During the two semesters we held two successful parties, the first at the home of Marcella Hower on North Fourth street and the last at the home of Billy Gay and were unmolested by the up- per classmen. On May 29, 1920 we dropped the title of The Youngest and set out for the summer vacation with the total of tifty-eight would-be Sophomores. The following members enrolled on the third day of Septem- l)er, 1920, under the elevated scroll of Sophomore: Fred Ahr, (Fritz); Helen Andrews, (Slats); Esther Archbold, (Starchy); Elizabeth Aurand, (Lizzie); Crystal Baltzell, (Criss); Lawrence Beel, (Horse meat); Mary Burk, (Jake); Herbert Carper (Carp); Gertrude Chronister, (Gert); Bernard Clark, (Cocky); Paul Daniels, (Steve); Robert Daniels, (Dannie); Harold Devor (Zack); Kathryn Dorwin, (Katy); James Downs, (Jim); Gordon Engler, (Squire); William Gay, (Billy); Neva Graber, (Jack); Robert Helm, (Shorty); Marcella Hower, (Sally); Arthur Kiess, (Otski); Gerald Kohne, (Coney); Percy Gail Kern, (Skeets); Evangeline McConnehey, (Van); Wendell Macklin, (Mack); Rob- ert Meyers, (Tarson); Ruth Martin, (Red); Rowena Miller, (Enne); Clyde Meyers, (Taxi); Harold Niblick, (Nibble); Opal Robinson, (Heavy); Earl Shackley, (Pickles); Lowell Smith, (Smithy); Russell Smith, (Pete); Dale Snyder, (Stubs); Meridith Raymond Steward, (Cupid); Clarence Strickler, (Sunshine); George Stultz, (Stultzie); Harry Sutton, (Sarry); John Teeple, (Hardnose); Ella Worthman, (Ellamart) ; Florence Youse, (Yousie); Irene Youse, (Sweetie); Harry Yahne, (Monk); Gerald Buckmaster, (Jerry); Merle Foreman, (Kid); Richard Frisinger, (Dick); Carrol Lake, (Governor); Charles McGill, (Tubby); Ina Noak, (Jowna); Oren Schultz, (Squirrel); Jack Teeple, (Teep). ATHLETICS. In Athletics (both boys and girls) the Sophomores have carried away many honors. In football fifteen men received their D ' s and seven of those were Sophomores, namely Jack Teeple, John Teeple, Fred Ahr, Gordon Engler, Lowell Smith, Bill Gay and Bob Meyers. On the Basketball Varsity there are two Sophomores namely, Jack Teeple and Bobby Meyers. Also on the Girls Basketball Varsity there are representatives of the Sophomore class. Several weeks later the following officers were selected to serve the semesters of 1920- ' 21. Bob Myers, president; Squire Engler, vice president; Crystall Baltzell, secretary; HaiTy Sut- ton, treasurer; Billy Gay was elected custodian by unamimous vote. Later, Miss Ruth Bowers, now Mrs. Pete Hiatt, was given the office of guardianship. At the Halloween Box Social, given by the Decatur A. A., the Sophomores carried away honors on taking in the most money at their booth and at their Jazz Circus. The first party was held at the home of James Downs, North Third street and a more enjoyable time could not have been had. At the opening of the second semester we were left without a guardian. Mrs. Hiatt lives in Savannah, Ga., and several in- teresting letters have already been received from her by the Sophomore class. Miss Painter, the new English teacher, was selected our new guardian. We close the semester of 1921 with high hopes for the ensuing term. — Sophomore Class, 1921. SOPHOMORE CLASS FnvEyi ij G ' S. 3LRCK S h: ' % isf 4i H SJ o JFjJVE7L IM S. jFreshmcn (Class litstonr c ' SEPTEMBER the sixth, nineteen htmdred and twenty, sixty happy, hopefiul freshmen tripped merrily to D. H. S. we were: Margaret Ashbaucher, Clarence Beavers, Florence Bowen, Robt Brandyberry, Howard Brumley, Marie Burnett, Mildred Butler. Paul Castle, Alfred Buxton, Earl Chase, Chauncey Clem, Dean Dorwin, Glennys Elzey, Mildred Elzey, Cordelia Engleman, Lucile Engle, Don Farr, Forrest Gilpen, Gladys Gilpen, Elouise Hawkins, Naomi Helm, Curtis Hill, Jestine Hocker, Gordon Holmes, Dale Koos, Helen Kocher, Naomi Lord, Esta Mcintosh, Florence Mag- ley, Carl Mann, Otto Marshall, Mildred Martz, LeRoy Mann, Robert Miller, Harriet Meyers, Evan Morris, Thelma Peterson, Paul Philips. Mary Poling, Boyd Rayer, Harold Sheets, Helen Smitley, Margaret Smitley, Lillian Snyder, Clarence Spuller, Roland Smi ' h, Walter Staley, Ervln Steele, Paul Stove, Justine Stults, Josephine Suttles, Lola Swartz, Juanita Thomas, Wesley Titus, Niles White, Paul Whittenbarger, Margaret Zwick, Olive McGath. As soon as possible we met charge in the assembly and chose the following officers: Ervin Steele, president; Niles Whte, vice- president; Dean Dorwin, secretary; Josephine Suttles, treasurer; Robert Brandyberry, doorkeeper; and Mr. Smith, guardian. Old Rose and gray were decided upon as the class colors and violet tor the class flower. It was not long until our serene countenances were clouded with perplexities from endeavering to straighten out, SUM, ESSE, FUI, and X-Mary ' s age; X- John ' s age. No disastrous results followed the six weeks test, but the semester exams seemed to lend an air of restlessness. But what Freshman can be unhappy long? The following twenty-six Freshmen were added at the end of the first semester to our ever increasing number: Robert Aurand. Mary Baumann, Cecil Bess. Charles Briner, Edna Brown, Claude Crider, Geraldine Fike, Kenneth Lake, Don Lammiman, Herman Lee Lineas Lenhart, Claude Logan, Walter Miller, Robert Mills, Tressella Murphy, Richard Meyers, Mary Patter3on, Earl Rex, Blanche Ritter, Naomi Schnepp, Russell Stesl, Milton Swearinger, Carl Whiteman, Luzerne Uhrick, Frank Yahne, Helen Whitright. Our Freshman party was enjoyed at the home of Harriett Meyers. When the announcement was raad3 in the assembly the Sophomores were filled with amazement and bewilderment, but did not molest us and everyone en,ioyed a pleasant evening. When we have reached the utmost rung of education and have achieved great wonders in the world, we will look back upon our Freshman year as a firm foundation to our success. —By Olive McGath. -, ,.,=;, ' - ■ ' TUl 1924. Old Rose and Gray. FRESH ME CLASS 7JFnvE?i iJsz S. il ustml O)n aui=attons THE Band and Orchestra were organized in 1918 under tlie able supervision of Protessor Minch. Tliey consisted of twenty pieces in the band and fifteen pieces in the orchestra. This year the number was increased and the worlv done was also bet- ter. In the last two years the band and orchestra have purchased quite a few musical instruments, also have paid for the band suits with the money obtained for playing at different high school gradu- ation exercises, and other entertainments. The band played at several basketball games this winter and on St. Patrick ' s Day led a parade to a celebration at the Catholic church. This spring the orchestra played at the Junior Play and also for the graduation exercises at Bryant. BOYS GLEE CLUB GIRLS GLEE CLUB J HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA HIGH SCHOOL BA D NATURAL SCIENCE CLUB HVEyLjU G-S. Xatunil Science (Cluh N. S. C. was organized in Kovemljer, 1917, in the commercial room which was then in the first floor of the Public Library. There were fourteen enthusiastic young scientists who as charter mem- bers elected the following very efficient officers: Cloyd Gephart President Dick Arclibold Vice Presid3nt Guy Bess Secre ' ary Miss Ossenberg Critic During the year a number of interesting programs were given and all sorts of scientific subjectg were discussed, but the lead- ing topics were inventions brought about by the war and methods of conserving our natural resources. Aside from the talks given by tile members of N. S. C. those given by Mr. Worthman — Perpetual Motion; Dr. Boyers, Causes and Preventions of Colds; Mr. William Kramer, chemist, How Sugar is Manufactured From Sugar Beets ; Dr. S. P. Hoffman, The Worthwhileness of Scientific Study, helped to malce the year ' s work enjoyable and instructive. In 191S and 1919, officers were elected and a few meetings were held but because of lack of interest in preparing programs and un- usual enthusiasm in basketball due to development of our new gym. efforts toward real N. S. C. work were abandoned. During 1920 and 1921, N. S. C. has had its most successful and interesting club year. The first meeting was held in the chemistry laboraory October 26th, when the followirg officers were elected: Gerald Cole : President Victor Baltzell Vice President Victoria Mills Secretary Because of the mildness of the winter, we were able to hold all of our meetings in the laboratories where we could use appar- atus which made our programs more interesting and effective. A great variety of subjects have been discussed, the more import- ant of which have been magnetism, electrolysis, specific heat, at- mospheric pressure, the manufacturiirg of ice, radium and the bio- graphies of a number of scientists. Ten new members have been added sine the first meeting. The active members of the club are: Gerald Cole, Victoria Mills, Victor Baltzell, Robert Daniels, Katharine Kocher, Margaret Mo- ran, Dora Marie Magley, Florine Michaud, Miss Ossenberg, Harry Sutton, Laurin Yager,- Mary Suttles, Mary Callow, Rosa Landis, Joe Morris, Arthur Fruechte, Mae Baker, Gretchen Graham, Herbert Foreman, Naomi Gilbert, Mr. Briggs, Harold Daniels, Walter Staley. Our only social affair durirg the first semester wag the party given by Mary Callow and Miss Ossenberg, just before the Christ- mas holidays. It it ever stops raining we hope to have a hike and picnic. LATIX CLUB ' ?nveji iMsS. latin Clul. Res Latinae. The Latin Club in D. H. S., under tlie direction of Miss Cook, was organized in Novemljer, 1920, when a meeting was called in the Latin room and the following officers elected: President, Nellie McGath; vice president. Lois Peterson; secretary, Robert Daniels; treasurer, Kathryn Dorwin. Gretchen Graham was appointed chairman of the entertainment committee; and Lois Peterson, chairman of the program committee. The purposes of the Latin Club are many. The chief one is to promote a greater interest in Latin. Then too, we learn all about the customs, and lives of the Romans; the derivation of English words from Latin and numerous worth-while things. The first meeting of the Latin Club was held at the home of Lois Peterson. It was agreed upon that these meetings be held once a month at the home of one of the members. Each meeting has something of special interest. At one, everybody made a Latin valentine for someone. At another everyone had to wear something in honor of St. Patrick. Very instructive and intellectual papers are read at the various meetings. These papers are about the Romans, their mode of living, the Roman calendar, and vari- ous other interesting subjects. Each member of the program committee performs his duty with the utmost care, and the program is never lacking in any respect. The entertainment committee never fails to have some new Latin games which are especially interesting because they were played by the Romans. Everybody has a good time every minute and no one knows what it is to have a dry time at the Latin Club. Oh! you students who do not belong to this Latin Club! You don ' t know, you cannot realize, what you are missing. One of the best features of our meetings is the delicious lunch which is always served before the meeting adjourns, No one ever goes away hungry and that ' s saying a lot for there are a few mem- bers (mostly boys) who eat not a small portion. The Latin Club has a large membership. Only Sophs. Juniors and Seniors of good standing are eligible. The different meetings were announced to the members by spectacular posters on the bulletin boards. Stubs Macy is re- sponsible for these posters and we wish to take this opportunity for giving him a vote of thanks for his hard work. These posters were made so clever that they attracted the attention of everyone. We appreciate Stub ' s hard work and thank him again for it. The Latin Club gave a benefit picture show on April 12th in or- der to raise money to send our two representatives, Nellia McGath and Robert Daniels, to a bi-state Latin contest at Louisville, Ky. The two contestants are very capable of bringing home the honors as they are two of the most efficient Latin students in D. H. S- We are very proud of our Latin Club song, which we sing standing up, ard with our hats off. It is: Mea Sodalitas Tibi-laudem ferro . - Tibi unae Ab omnibus nostrum laudem cantet. The following are the meml ers of the Latin Club: Helen An- drews, Esther Archbold, Elizabeth Aurand, Crystal Baltzell, Mary Burk, Mary Callow, Germaine Christen. Margaret Christen, Harry Christy, Miss Cook, Robert Daniels, Harold DeVor, Kathryn Dor- win. Velma Erwin, Gladys Goldner, Neva Graber, Gretchen Graham, Mildred Liddy. Marcella Hower, Dora Marie Magley, Nellia McGatn, Victoria Mills, Joseph Morris, Lois Peterson, Earl Shackley, Lowell Smith, Ella Worthman, Meredith Stewart, Harry Sutton, Florence Youse, Irene Youse, Dorothy Durkin, Margaret Moran, Rowena Miller, Gertrude Chronister. J?n Ejj ij G-S. m Ahimui ' otcs We have compiled for your benefit the following informa- tion. It is a list of the number of people in each class that has graduated from Decatur High School from ISSl to 1921; CLASS NO. 18S1 1 1552 1 1553 6 1554 2 1555 4 1556 12 1887 11 1S8S 8 188S 9 1890 5 1891 11 1892 S 1893 11 1894 6 1895 21 1896 1 1897 32 1898 5 1899 14 1900 12 1902 12 1903 3 1904 11 5 1906 14 5 1908 13 1909 17 1910 15 1911 IS 1912 18 35 1914 . . . 36 1915 48 1916 25 1917 28 1918 40 1919 31 1920 37 1921 39 F JVE7l IJSZ S. •§ ' dunil lifll1ar R. D. MYERS, President. J. S. FALK. Secretary. CAL. PETERSON, Treasurer ' JFnvE7L,iJsz S. BYARD H. SMITH Principal ANGELINE FIRKS . Office Assistant SUPT. M. F. WORTHMAN. Our Old Standby. FjJVE71 IJ J3 ' S. MARIE COOK MAUDE HOWARD MARY KRISINGER Instructor in Latin. Instructor in Domestic Science. Instructor in Mathematics. 1915 Graduate of Decatur Hisli Schocl Graduate of Van Buren High School, 1915 Graduate of DePauw University, gj Western College, Oxford. Ohio. 1915- Polytechnic Institute. Peoria. Illi- 1917. no ' s 1914 1915 Bachelor of Arts Degree at Indiana Decatur Hi,i;h School 1919-1921. ' ' ■ , , , University. Teacher in Van liuren High bchool ,. „„„ Sophomore Guardian, 1920. .lunior Class Guardian, 1920. Teacher in Columbus High School. j j . G„.„aia„, 192I. Mississippi. Member of Delta Gamma Sorority Senior Class Guardian, 1921. Decatur High School, 1921. Decatur High School, 19211-1921. HVEJl H G-S. URBAN B. JEFFRIES EARL L. MINCH T,-  . ,., , ,. „ , Manual Tl-aining Instructor. Director ot Athletics, Second Semester. ,,.,„, „., o, , „ , . . Lima High School, Howe, Indiana, i:no. n. A., W. S. N. College Kalamazoo, Graduate of Rockville High School, Michigan, 1914. 1914. Graduate of Indiana University, 1920. Supervisor, Manual Arts, Bellevue, Ohio, 1914-1917. Instructor, Manual Training, Tiffin, Ohio, 1917-1918. Member of Phi Kappa Psi Frater- Supervisor, Industrial Education and nity. Boy Scout Master, Lawton, Oklahoma, 1918-1919. Decatur High School, 1921. Decatur High School, 1920-1921. KARL R. GROVE Instructor in Physical Training First -Semester. Director of Athletics. Kalamazoo College. Decatur High School, 1919-1921. F jvEjz iM S. GEORGIA VACHON JUNE OSSEXBERG Supervisor of Music and Art. First Instructor in Science and Mathematics- Semester. Graduate of Anderson High School. 1909. DePauw University. James Milliken University, Decatur, Member of Delta D.lta Delta Sor- Illinois. 191.5-191G. ority. Graduate of Indiana State Normal Decatur High School. 1919-1921. School, Terre Haute, Indiana, 1917. 1920-1921. Indiana University, Summers, 1918, Teacher In Decatur High School. 1919, 1920. 1921. Decatur High School, 1917-1921. EDXA SXYDER Supervisor of Music and Art, Second Semester. Graduate of Ladoga High School. 1914. Graduate of Indiana College of Music and Pine Arts (Piano), 1917. Cornell Summer School, 1920. Teacher in Ladoga High School, 1919-1920. Teacher in Linden High School, JFjJVE7LfIJSZ S. OTIS BRIGGS Tnsti-uctor in Science. Graduate of Qualier Boarding School. New Yorlt, 1913. Graduate of Earlliam College. 1917. Western Reserve University (Med- ical School), Cleveland, Ohio, 191S- 1.920. Decatur High School, 1921. RUTH B. BOWERS Instructor in English and French First Semester. Graduate of Decatur High School, 1915. Western College, Oxford, Ohio, 1915- 1917. Senior Class Guardian, 1920. Sophomore Guardian, 1921. Member of Delta Gamma Sorority, 1921. Decatur High School, 1920-1921. MARY PAIXTER Instructor in English and French, Second Semester. Graduate of lUuffton High School. 1916. Western College, Oxford, Ohio, 1916-1917. Graduate of Indiana University, 1920. Member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sor- ority. Sophomore Guardian, 1921. Decatur High School, 1921. J?nVE7l IJ G-S. HUTU 15. GAY MARTHA ALICE TYNER BUANCHB McCRORY Instructor in Commercial Subjects. Instructor in History. Instiuctor in Commercial Sulijects. Graduate of Decatur High School. B. A. Degree at Indiana University. Grachiat:- of Decatur High School. 1911- 1909. ISii:.. Graduate of Tri State College, J ' hf ' Oshkosh High School, Graduate of Tri-State College An- , , T 1- ir.,i Wisconsin. ° ' Angola, IiKhana. 1912. g„l,,, Indiana, 1917. Teacher in Lelianon High School, International Business College. Fort ,„(]iana. International Bu.siness College. Sum- Wayne, Indiana, 1917. „jer of 1920 Teacher in Decatur High School, Decatur High School. 1917-1921. 1921. Decatur High School i;)19-1921. J HVEJl IT G-S. HIGH SCHOOL SONG Tune— Indiana Our Indiana D. H. S.— , Our! D. H. S.— , D. H. S. we ' re all for you We will fight for the gold and purple For the glory of our High School. Never daunted we cannot falter In the battle we ' re tried and true Oh! D. H. S.— , Our! D. H. S.— , D. H. S. we ' re all for you nvEJi ij G-S. 1Citcrai u SHE GOT HER WAY. CAST Barbara Lowell — A daughter of the elite. Donald Parker — A young man of moderate circumstances, in love with Barbara. Mrs. Anderson — Barbara ' s wealthy Aunt Mary. Mr. and Mrs. Lowell — Barbara ' s parents. Evelyn Windsor — Barbara ' s chum. Phillip Freeman — A well-to-do friend o£ the Lowell family also in love with Barbara. .lane — A maid in the Anderson home. Introduction. Mr. and Mrs. Lowell have been in Europe two years, leaving Barbara in Mrs. Anderson ' s care. Scene — And elegently furnished room in Mrs. Anderson ' s home. Fireplace at the left, French doors in the rear, baby grand piano right of doors, piano lamp right of it, table center, table lamp on it. Both lamps are lit also a glow from the fireplace. As curtain rises Barbara is discovered seated in a chair drawn up to the fire-place gazing into it. Mrs. Anderson is dozing in a big arm chair a little to the rear. Bar — Aunty — ! Mrs. A. — (Starting) — What? (Thoroughly wakened) — Oh, what is it dear? Bar. — Did you hear from Jlother or Dad today? Mrs. A. — Yes, dear. Bar. — Did you. Oh, what did they say about — ? Mrs. A. — About Phillip — ? Well, I rather hate to tell you, I told them, as you asked me to, that Phillip had proposed to you and — Bar. — Oh, what. Aunt Mary? Mrs. A. — And — well — they say you must accept. Bar. — Surely not Aunt Mary, they couldn ' t, and you told them 1 didn ' t love him — ? Mrs. A nods) Oh! Uh! Aunt Mary just be- cause Phillip ' s father is a friend of Dad ' s they don ' t care about their daughter, but they just think of how it will effect them — Aunt Mary do you know 1 don ' t believe that ' s the only reason. I think that Dad ' s business depends upon Mr. Freeman ' s support. And Mr. Freeman worships Phillip — if I ' d turn him down — well Dad would suffer. Mrs. A. — I have often thought o£ that too — and then you know Donald is poor Barbara. Bar. — Oh, not poor. Aunt Mary. Yes. 1 know he had to work his way through college but that ' s no disgrace, it only adds to his credit. Now he is making good in the position he ehas. Mrs. A. — Yes, I quite agree with you, Donald is the best boy of the two, and I — Bar. — Aunt Mary! (Jumping from her chair and pulling Mrs. A. from hers and swinging her about). Mrs. A. — Barbara stop it! Barbara, Barbara Lowell! Have you lost your mind? Bar, — Listen Aunt Mary (pushing Mrs. A. into the chair again and seating herself upon the arm of it). 1 have the best plan! You know Evelyn is coming to visit me a month or so! Oh don ' t you see? Before Evelyn leaves she must be engaged to Phillip. Then I can do as I please. And Dad can ' t say a thing if Phillip won ' t have me. Now Aunty dear, we need you to help us make Phillip fall in love with Evelyn! Mrs. A. — Never! Terrible! Outrageous! I simply ! Bar. — Placing her hand over Mrs. A. ' s mouth). Now please, dear, you always were an old peach. Please! please! please! ! JFjJV£7IJI2SZ S. Mrs. A. — Qh, my goodness! Stop that chatter — ! I suppose it wouldn ' t hurt to help a little but mind you now, be careful what you do. Bar. — Oh you dear (Hugging her) Now we must have a dance, a dinner and an auto trip the first week, a masked ball, a carnival on the lake and a boat parade the second, and then about the third week it will be time for the house-party. In every thing Evelyn must have Phillip tor her partner. Mrs. A. — That looks like a pretty stenuous seige for me but go ahead. Bar. — You are a dear! Well let me see, Evelyn comes just a week from tomorrow. We must prepare invitations at once for a dance the first evening she is here. Oh. Aunt Mary, I can just see things coming my way! ACT II Scene Beautiful ball-room in Mrs. A. house. Donald and Bar- bara are discovered at right front in small alcove. Bar — Don, do you think my plan is going to work? (Glancing toward Evelyn and Phillip who are dancing. Don. — I don ' t know I ' m sure, but 1 do know I want it to. Bar — I believe everything is going all right so far. You see when I met Evelyn at the train I be.gan immediately to tell her what wonderful man Phillip was and she was very pleased. Then in the meantime I made some excuse to Phillip why I had one else for him because he seemed peeved. But I told him there was no one quite like Evelyn and assurd him the best time ever. Don — Bar you ar a jewel! And to think you are doing all of this for me. Bar — To be sure it is — excuse me. Donald. Don — Certainly. BARBARA AND PHILLIP DANCE. Phil — Barbara, what are you trying to do? I don ' t like this ar- rangement at all, Miss Windsor is all right of course, ))ut not like you. Bar — Oh, I ' m so sorry Phil! I had hopes I could depend upon you as her escort all the time she was here. Phil — How could you Barbara. Bar — Please Phil. Phil— Oh, hang it all, I couldn ' t refuse you! But promise you won ' t put me off this way again Bar. ACT III The gay festivities have continued for about three weeks as this is the last night or day of the house party. Scene: Mrs. Anderson ' s private living room. Mrs. A. is discov- ered at window in the rear reading, Barliara enters as the curtain rises. Bar — Aunt Mary! Mrs. A. — Yes Barbara. Bar — Aunt Mary I ' m terribly discouraged. Phil doesn ' t seem to like Evelyn a bit! Three long weeks and they have been together constantly. This is the last night — what will do? Mrs. A. — I don ' t know dear, but haven ' t you noticed that Phillip has lieen acting rather queer lately? Bar — Yes, I have Aunt Mary, but I don ' t understand his ac- tions at all. But by the way Aunt Mary did you hear from Mother and Dad today? Mrs. A. — No I didn ' t, and that makes two weeks since we have heard from them at all. I don ' t doubt that your pleadings for them to give you their consent to your marrying Donald has angered them. J?H EJl IJ G-S. Bar — Yes, I suppose so. Oh, why do they want to make me so unhappy! And poor Evelyn. Aunt Mary she ' s terribly in love with Phillip! Mrs. A. — 1 had noticed that too, poor girl. Bar — Well, this won ' t do any good, I must dress now (or the dance this evening — something might happen! SCENE II— SAME AS ACT II Donald and Barbara are discovered in center stage talking earnestly. Don. — Barljara I ' ve stood for this long enough! I ' m going to have you whether your parents — . Bar — Sh — don ' t talk so. Don. What I want to know is, where are Evelyn and Phillip. No one has been them all evening. Don. — Oh bother Phil and Evelyn. I don ' t care where they are — all care about is — ! Bar. — Look Don, look — is if? Can ' t it be? It is — it is — Mo her. Dad (rushing to Mr. and Mrs. Lowell coming in the door at left) Why? What? Mr. L. — Just a minute daughter. Give us time and we will explain. Mrs. L. — Yes, dear we are not dressed to be in this company, let ' s get into the study where we can talk quietly. Where ' s Mary? Bar — I don ' t know where she is now Mother — .Jane! Jane — Yes Miss Barbara. SCENE III. THE LIBRARY. Mr. L. — You see Barbara we had known Phillip the greater part of his life and we were inclined to believe you should marry him. _ But Donald wrote to us constantly and his letters were con- vincing. We knew by them that his love for our little girl was genuine and we also knew that he was making good and would succeed. Of course we wanted to come home to tell you our de- cision and we wanted to surprise you so we discontinued writing and here we are! Bar.— But did— did Donald—? Mr. L. — No Barbara! Donald knew nothing about our decision! He just continued to prove to us that he loved you and would try to be worthy. Bar. — Oh. Dad, it ' s all too good to be true! Jane — (Interrupting). — Pardon Miss Barbara, a letter tor you by messenger. Bar — A letter for me! Thank you Jane. Opens letter, reads. Oh! Oh! listen folks! (Reads) : Dearest Bar. — Thanks to you Barbara dear I am the happiest person on earth. Phil and I will l)e married tomorrow. We are leaving the city in half an hour, probalily l)y the time you receive this we will be gone — on our way to happiness. Forgive us dear for running away from your lovely dance. Perhaps you won ' t un- derstand it all; let me explain. Phil says he learned shortly after I arrived that he did love me but he rather hated to confess after what had gone before. But he knew you loved Don, so we planned this! Goodl)ye dear— EVELYN. Don — Well what do you think of that? — Bar— I like it. .- . Don — Then you are happy dear? Bar — Happy? Just see how hard I had to work to get my way! But I got it! SAMMY JFnv z ijsz S. THE GROWING OF WHEAT BREAD is the staff of life, but tew yeople realize the vital con- nection between the wheat grain and the loaf, bought at the corner bakery- To the farmer this is more evident, for the growing of wheat is a part of his livelihood. The farmer plants reaps and harvests the grain which is a process of several months In length. The origin of wheat is unknown. The modern biologists think it grew wild in Wester Asia, since wheat grows wild now in Meso- potania, and from there spread over Europe. The mythological history of Egypt and Greece says the grain was a heaven sent gift from one of their deities, Demeter, goddess of agriculture. The cultivation of this grain ante-dates History. The fact that wherever sowing occurs among primitive people, the occasion is at- tended by the human sacrifices suggests a probable beginning. The grain may have been placed in graves as food for the dead. Since the graves were shallow, some of the seed was doubtless near the surface and sprouted. The primitive people connected the burial and the growing of the grain as a thank-offering of the dead. The people, therefore, began to make a human sacrifice and plant grain in some loosened soil. The most ancient monuments show that at the time of their erection wheat had been domesticated. The lake-dwellers of Switzerland cultivated wheat as early as the Stone Age and the Chinese sowed it at public ceremonies, ' 2,700 years before the grow- ing of that grain. The rolling praries of the United States are permeable and deep, a little heavy with clay, and of medium fertility which forms a soil most favorable for wheat when well prepared and well drained. Perfect drainage is essential because young wheat plants are injured by the heaving of the soil due to frost. The condition of the soil affects the yield, and the climate affects the quality. The preparation of the soil tor Winter Wheat and Spring vary very little, since for both the soil is plowed from four to five inches deep as early in the fall as possible. The land is allowed to stand to become more compact and in the case of winter wheat the ground is rolled to make the soil dryer; this lessens the danger of frost action. The winter wheat is sown in the fall, and is usually two or three inches high before the snow covers it. The spring wheat is sown as early in the spring as the weather and land will permit. The grain may be sown either by broadcast or by drill- Broadcast is done by a fan mill which scatters the grain at random; later the grain is harrowed in. The drill distributes the grain even- ly in rows and covers it all uniformly. The soil is left in small ridges which hold the snow and protect Winter Wheat from freezing and thawing which in injurious. The farmer does not cultivate his wheat, but watches it care- fully, for he never knows when a storm will spoil his crop or some disease destroy it. Sometimes a host of chinch or Hession flies will come from a neighboring field and destroy acres of young wheat in a single night. The farmer also watches for the signs of rust or smut which may threaten his crops. He has some control over the disease, because the grain is practically safe if the grain is dipped in a solution of formaldehyde before planting. In the spring the farmer worries for fear the grain will grow too tall, or a late frost will nip the tender shoots. Then when that danger is passed, per- haps a hailstorm or hard rain will beat the tall waving grain to the ground. Wheat does not rise easily again. How pleasant it is to drive slowly along the road at twilight between fields of green wheat. A cool breeze is blowing after nvEji n G-S. the hot day and the wheat is waving gently back and forth with a whish, which reminds one of cool green water. The farmer children bounding forth to the pasture to bring the horses and cattle, to the barn in the evening, will not miss the opportunity to run through the tall grain, and feel the cool earth, wiggling around their bare toes, and the grain whishing gently against their bodies. In the sunlight the grain fields look bluish green and, as one passes, the hot dust doesn ' t seem quite so hot. After the wheat has grown about a foot and a half, thirty days of hot sunshine will ripen it for the harvest. The grain iis cut before it is dead ripe to prevent shattering. The grain is a golden yellow which sometimes turns to a rusty red when ripens too thoroughly. If one knew how to travel around the world, he might witness a harvest at every stop, for the time of harvest varies with the latitude- In the United States harvesting l)egins in May in Texas and doesn ' t end in the Northern States until August. When the cutting season begins the farmer and his hired men rise early and work late, for many a crop has been spoiled by a rain. The grain is cut by a machine called a self-binder which cuts the grain close to the ground and ties it in bundles called sheaves. Men follow the binder and stock the sheaves in end in a circle forming a shick. They are careful to place the outer sheaves at a slant to shed water. The sheaves are left in the field to dry and cure until threshing. The threshing season is the merry-making season for the farmer. Each farmer usually belongs to a threshing circle, which numbers aljout twenty families. Each family sends at least one man with the machine. The farm where the thresh- ing is to be held is a busy place on that day. Everyone has been up since 4 o ' clock, busy with the preparations. The neighbors come early to help. The bright red threshing machine drawn by a huge engine has doubtless pulled in the night before with its crew and water wagon. The threshing crew are oiling their machine while the water wagon is filled at the nearest river. The men are in the field loading the huge hayracks with sheaves of wheat, while the women are beginning preparations for din- ner. The threshing machine starts with a whir and grind of belts and gears and the day is begun. On one side of the ma- chine men are pitching sheaves of wheat into the machine and on the other side the grain is being sacked as it comes from the machine. Now a man on top of the machine whirls a big wheel and the straw funnel is swung into position; the straw stack is begun. The air gets hotter, and the chaff fills the air. The men laugh and joke with each other above the noise of the machine- Children of all sizes run hither and thither among the wagons and horses, some carrying buckets of lemon- ade; others playing games, or stealing rides. Here and there an older girl is carrying a baby while her mother helps with the dinner. Now the water wagon starts off to the river again and the children scramble for a seat upon it. The men are very warm and are perspiring, but still they joke, seasoning their jokes sometimes with good-natured profanity. Now the grain is being turned into big grain beds, and the chaff goes into a huge straw-stak. At last the engineer blows the whistle and the children hurry to prepare for dinner. The men take their turn at the wash basin and wet their heads at the pump. Three or four tables are filled before all have finished. After an hour ' s rest the machine is started again and it works late into the evening. When supper is over, the different families JFjJVE7L IJSZ S. journey home tired and happy. The grain is either stored in Ijig bins or hauled direct to the grain elevators. Usually the older boys drive the wagons to the elevator when the grain is hauled directly from the threshing. The grain is hauled in a wide red wagon, which always is weigh- ed, and then the grain is shoveled oft into the big bins whero the farmer sees the last of his product of months of watchful- waiting, unless, perchance, some of his own grain comes back to him in flour from the store. JUST A JOKE. CHARTERS. John Walden. a young man of twenty-five, in love with — Miss Jane McCree, whose two small l)rothers are — Jimmy McCree and Bobby McCree. Mr. McCree is a retired soldier, afflicted with gout and Mrs. McCree is kind hearted old lady whose chief occupa- tion is to make life easy (or Jam ' iind to keep her tooth from aching without going to the dentist. SETTING A warm day in June at the old homestead of Col. James Mc- Cree, just outside the city of Dublin. The serene opens with John Waldon and Jane McCree oc- cupying the willow garden seat under the great oak tree just aljout a stones throw from the house. ACT 1; SCENE 1— JANE AND JOHN Jane — John must you go on this dreadful journey today? John — But. dearest, how could I expect to accomplish by purpose otherwise. Yu know to be a burghomaster I must at least make an appearance in London. Jane — I ' ll lie so glad when this election is over with and you know your fate. .lolin — Not my fate, Jane, but the announcement of my suc- cess. I ' ve canvassed all this part of the country and I am pretty sure that I have the majority on my side. But Col. Bura is not a man to be dispised and he is a deserving man. too. Jane — Well, anyway, I ' ll be glad when it ' s overwith. .lohn — Then, Jane when it ' s over and I ' ve been successful, then, will you help me occupy the little bungalow over yonder? Jane — Yes, John. ACT 1; SCENE 2. Place — The meddow adjoining the McCree estate. Enter Bobby and Jimmy McCree. Bobby — Whoop, Jimmy, let ' s play a joke on John and Jane. Jimmy — Alright Bobby, but how? Bobby — Come here, I ' ll tell you! (The whisper), Jimmy — Fine, Bobby. Go to the house and get a pencil and paper and I ' ll think of a way to slip them the note — accidentalUy. (Exit Bobby). Jimmy — Now for some fun with Jolin and Jane. Won ' t there be some scrap until we go in and put an end to it after getting a promise of some doughnuts from .lane? (Enter Bobby). Bobby — Here, Jimmy, is the pencil and paper; you write it. Jimmy — Alright, give it to me. (Reads aloud as he writes) — Diary of John Walden, June 21. Went to Osbern today to see Siiuire O ' Henry. Returned at 3 o ' clock. Went to see Miss J?n Eji ij G ' S. - Ruth Malone. Had a fine time at the boat club. Returned home at 6 o ' clock and had to spend the rest of the evening with Jane. June 6: Jane promised to marry me today. Ha! Ha! (Jimmy tears the paper here). There Bobby will that do? Bobby — Fine. Bobby. Now to let Jane get a hold of this. Come on Jimmy. I have an idea. There goes Jane for a walk. (Exeunt). ACT 1; SCENE 3. Place — A driveway in front of the mansion. Enter Jane Humming. Jane — O, why does John have to leave just when my hap- piness is complete. But I suppose it must be. What is that? (a piece of paper is blown apparently by the wind into her clasped hands. She reads it). The contemplible wretch — The heart-breaker — Oh! if this is as it sounds by heart will break. John! John! why — Enter John. John — Did I hear by name called? You here Jane? Why, what ' s wrong? Jane — What ' s wrong. What ' s wrong did you say? You — You wretch — (Flees toward the house). SCENE 2; ACT 1 Place — The living room of Col. McCrees mansion. Colonel is sitting with his foot propped up on a stool and Mrs. McCree is sewing. Colonel — Well, mother, by the looks of things. I guess our little Jane will soon leave us if John is elected. Mrs. McCree — Yes, father, I ' m afraid so- What — What ' s the matter child? (Enter Jane sobbing). Jane — Oh, mother, father! The wretch — read this. He wasn ' t true to me. Read this, father. (Falls sobbing on mother McCree ' s shoulder while father hurriedly read the torn and crumbled paper). Col. — What ' s this — Jane? Did John write this? Where did you get it? Jane — I found it, father. In the driveway. Oh, father, 1 — I ' m— (Enter John) Col. — What does this mean, John? Did you write this? Leave my house at once, sir. At once I say. You have ruined my daughter ' s life, betrayed her love, and now leave sir, at once. John — But Colonel. I don ' t know what — Col. — Leave at once, sir, before I am forced to use my cane. John — But sir. what has — Col. — Did you hear me? Leave my presence- (Pushes John out of door). ACT 2; SCENE 2. Place — Same as before. A week later. Enter Jane and her mother). Jane — What is the matter with Bobby and Jimmy? They run every time I come near. Have they been up to anything, mother? Mother McCree — No dear, not that I am aware of. Jane — Say mother, Johnny Kilburn was out past here today and says that John — Mr. Waldon — is failing quickly in his speeches. He said that John — Mr. Waldon had not been to see that Malone girl all week. J nvEji ij G-S. Mother, do you think it possible that John is not what we tliought he was. And today, Mr. Michael said that John was sick in bed since yesterday and is rapidly growing worse. Today I heard Bobby and Jimmy laughing and talking about a joke they played on John. Do you suppose that John didn ' t write that? Oh, mother, I can ' t hear to speak of it. Mother McCree — Well, dearie, I ' ll find out about it. You be quiet now. (Exit). Jane — Oh, what if John didn ' t write that and, and we were too hasty with him. If I was sure I ' d go this minute and beg forgiveness. (Enter Mother McCree and Bobby). Mother McCree — Bobby, now tell Jane what you and Jimmy did the other day. What was the joke you played on Mr. Wal- don? Tell her, hurry, Bobby — (Bowing his head) — We, we wrote a diary and sign- ed Mr. Waldron ' s name to it. (Begins to cry). Jane — Hurry mother and get my hat. I ' m going to John. Oh, mother I ' m so glad. — Finis JUST A MAN PROLOGUE Please bear in mind When reading through these lines. The scarcity of men. In these hard times. For young and old alike Are seeking them to wed. In fact, I think the matter Has gone to women ' s heads. CHARACTERS Miss Alderman An old maid ■Margaret An old Maid Belinda An old maid Martha Ann An old maid Mrs. Milford A dress-maker Mr. Milford Her husband Miss Janie Parks A popular young girl Mr. Jackson Her future husband ACT THE FIRST Scene 1. — Miss Alderman ' s Tea. (Door bell rings — Miss Alderman goes to door). . Miss A. — Why! good afternoon Belinda, I ' m so glad to see you. We were just talking about the coming wedding. Miss Parks and Mr. Somebody from Chicago, such young people to ))e meddling with matriomony. My, isn ' t it foolish when you think how happy we are for girls ever to bother with men. Bel. — Yes, it seems foolish. Miss A. — My! I ' m so happy here with Johnny. That ' s my cat you know. I named him after grandfather. He ' s such a comfort to me. Much more so than a man could ever be. And besides wouldn ' t it be awful to cook Just what he wanted for three times a day. My goodness, I forgot over here ' s the rest of the girls. Won ' t you have some tea Belinda? (Cross stage, pours cup of tea and hand it to Belinda). Bel.— Hello girls. Girls — Hello Belinda. ... ; n HJlL,IJ G-S. Marg. — Suppose you heard that Janie Parks is going to marry some man from Chicago. Why, he ' s only been here once, and then it was after darli. Hope she doesn ' t think we ' d try to cop him. Hum, no insignificant man {or me. They are all alike. Not good tor anything but to make you cook and sew n buttons. The pests! Mar. Ann — Yes, Margaret your right, they are pests. The ice man and grocery boy just set me crazy. God pity their wives ! Miss A. — The Parks have gone away for the rest of the month. Probably to buy clothes for Janie. (Clock strikes five). Marg. — Dear me, five o ' clock, I must be going, I ' ve had such a lovely time. Are you girls going now? Girls — Yes! Goodbye Miss Alderman, had such a lovely time. Goodbye. (Exeunt) Miss A. — Oh! I ' m so glad they ' ve gone, I must get Johnny to bed. An hour later. (Door bell rings — Miss A. answers it). Man — Good evening Miss Alderman. I understand that I can fet a room here for a week or so. Miss A. — Why-er-a-yes, yes, surely. Come right in. You came on the 5:30 train train no doubt. Would you like something to eat? What did you say your name was? Man — Jackson, Robert Jackson. Yes, Miss Alderman, I should like to have a bite to eat. Just something light, please. Miss A. — Yess, Sir. I ' ll fix it for you at once, (aside) He ' s the handsomest man I ever saw. Jack — Of all the old maids I ever saw, this one deserves the haw, haw, haw. Some dame! Miss A. — (Off Stage) Mr. Jackson, your lunch is ready. Jack — Yes, Mam. (Exit). ACT THE SECOND Scene 1. — Mrs. Milford ' s Sewing Room. Mrs. M. — How much shorter do you want this skirt nxade, Misg Alderman? Miss A. — Oh, just about ten inches. Mrs. M. — TEN INCHES? Why, it will be to your knees. Miiss A. — Well, isn ' t that style? Miss Parks wears here that short and she ' s the most stylish person in this town. Mrs. M. — (Aside) — Is she going crazy, or what ails her? Miss A. — (Looking in a mirror). There now doesn ' t that look nicer? It ' s much more becoming, don ' t you think? Mrs. M. — Oh! Yes indeed. Just step into the next room and I ' ll baste the hem down. (Exeunt). Enter Mr. Milford. Mr. M. — (calling) — Mary, Mary. (Re-enter Mrs. M. and Miss A.) Mr. M. — Good evening, Miss Alderman. Lovely evening isn ' t it? Miss A. — Yes, indeed. I ' ll be after the dress tomorrow, Mrs. Milford. Goodbye. (Exit). Mrs. M. — (Holding up the dress). — Joe look at this dress — that old maid is going to wear it. It comes exactly to her knees. Mr. M. — Where ' s the rest of the skirt? It that all there is to it? Mrs. M. — (Laughing). Yes, this is all. What do you suppose is the matter with her? Mr. M. — Oh, it ' s just a man — that ' s all. She has a roomer. Some swell looking dude by the name of Jackson. She ' s probably J?nvEji ij G-S. fallen for him. Mrs. M. — But Joe, can you imagine that crabby old maid falling for a mere man — JUST a man? Mr. M. — (Indignantly) — Well I guess you fell for JUST a man once. Didn ' t you? Mrs. M. — Yes. I guess I did. He ' s sure got her going. Imagine a dress to her knees. (Exeunt laughing). Scene 11— The Park ' s Home. Janie — Oh, Bob. I ' m so glad your here- I was afraid you might not get here. And just think at ten in the morning we ' ll be married. Bob — Say talk about not getting here. I ' ve been in this town a week. I thought you ' d never get home. I came down early to surprise you. but found you gone. Janie — Oh! Were you here all week? Where did you stay? What did you do? Who — Bob — Waite a minute. I stayed with Miss Alderman and I had all I could do to keep from getting vamped. Janie — Bob, how ridiculous. She ' s the most stiff-back maid in this town and HATES the men. Bob — Well, just the same she called me dear and kept asking me what I wanted to eat till I nearly went crazy. Janie — Called j ' ou dear? Oh! Imagine it. Let ' s go tell moth- er about it. (Exeunt). Scene 3. — Miss Alderman ' s living room. Miss A — (Seated beside the table reads) — Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jackson left at 2:30 for Florida — ' Let paper fall on floor). (Exits) (Re-enters carrying dress). Miss A. — (Sits down and begins to rip out hem). — Oh, well, he was JUST a man. EPILOGUE. Memories are all that ' s left. For our old maid. Think of the money for clothes, That she has just paid. But clothes do not win the man That ' s what they say So the man walked off with the girl That was young and gay. —VERONICA ANKER PROFESSORS OF PEP HiL HVEJIJIMG ' S. basket % c£tsan THE 1920-21 basket ball season was a very unusual one. Prob- ably the heaviest schedule ever attempted by a team repre- senting D. H. S. was completed. About thirty games were played, not including the district tournament. The season began the next day after the Alumni football game, the team journeying to Winchester where they lost their first game by a one-point margin. The second game was played a week later at Portland and again Decatur lost, this time in an over- time game. Improvement was rapid from then on and the season proved very successful. Kendallville. Auburn. Columbia City, Portland, Geneva, Mon- roe, Bryant, Van Wert. C. C. H. S. of Fort Wayne, Monroeville and Angola met defeat in games against Decatur, while games were lost to Bluffton, Huntington, Van Wert, Portland, Winchester, Fort Wayne, Angola and Berne. After defeatirg Monroe by a score of 23-19 during the first part of a week of games, Decatur lost the county tournament to Monroe by a score of 16-14. The game was the hardest fought of the tournament. Pennville defeated Decatur in the first game of the district tournament by a close score after Decatur had held the lead until tlie last tew minutes of play. The loss of two men on personal ' touls spelled defeat. The game was one of the most exciting of the tournament as Pennville had been doped to win easily after news of the injury to Linn, center for Decatur, became known. Peterson was chosen as all-district guard and Yager received a forward position on the second team. Basket liall drew larger crowds this last season than any other season in the history of the game in Decatur, On many occasions from one to tour hundred people were refused admittance because of lack of seating accommodations. Plans have been made to en- large the gym and next year promises to be a good one in the basket sport. Six men received letters this year. They were: Yager, Balt- zell, Myers, Teeple, Peterson and Linn. Linn was chosen cap- tain for the coming year. The following is a summary of the season ' s games: Decatur 16; Decatur 13; Decatur 13; Decatur 17; Decatur 23; Decatur 18; Decatur 25: Decatur 18; Decatur 13; Decatur 20; Decatur 12; Decatur 26; Decatur 36; Decatur 33; Auburn 13. Portland 16. Winchester 14. Port Wayne 42. Kendallville 20. Columbia City 14. C. C. H. S. 22. Bluffton 24. Monroeville 16. Van Wert 22 Huntington 15. Geneva IS. Columbia City IB. Portland 6. Decatur 15; Decatur 11; Decatur 23; Decatur 36; Decatur 25; Decatur 24; Decatur 36; Decatur 49; Decatur 14; Decatur 18; Decatur 25 ; Decatur 14; Decatur 35; Fort Wayne 25. Angola 34. Monroe 19. Bryant 32. Monroeville 12. C. C. H. S. 22. Van Wert 17 Geneva 17. Monroe 16. Pennville 25. Auburn 14. Bluffton 27. Alumni 19. Total points scored, Decatur, 608; opponents, 537. The second team lost games to Bryant, Geneva and Berne. A team composed of first and second team men lost to Monroe at Monroe. The second team won from the Monroeeville seconds at Monroeville. The Freshmen defeated the Monroeville seconds at Decatur in a walk-away. LAWRENCE LINN— Lank , the all-star pivotman for two sea- sons played a consist- ent game throughout the season. He was the highest point man on the team besides being one of the strongest on defense. Somewhat handicapped at the be- ginning of the season from a football injury he soon made up tor lost time as the score book showed in the Geneva game of the County Tournament. Misfortune again over- took him at the close of the season and he was unable to play in the District meet at Bluff- ton- Lank was the unanimous choice for captain ne.xt year. VICTOR BALTZELL— Vic, as every one knows him played the important position of running or floor guard. This was his third year on the team and his ability and former ex- perience made him an e X t r emely valuable man. Vic is one of the best all-round athletes ever produced from the high school and his .graduation this year will leave a large gap in football, basketball and baseball teams. One thing that Vic couldn ' t keep track of was his traveling bag or valice when on trips and the whole team did not feel just right un- less the floor guard was calling loudly for the the missing valice. He says that he wasn ' t always to blame but his teammates can ' t see it that way. LAURIN YAGER com- monly known as Boko proved to be a find for the basketball team this year. Yager was a big factor in our scor- ing machine and played a good defensive game as well. One of the things for which he is to be commended is his steadfast training. He can readily be mention- ed as one of the best players that the Deca- tur High School has ever turned out. His only fault was his in- abiltiy to keep his eyes from roving towards a certain girl on the side lines but we over-look- ed an occasional fumble due to this. JACK TEEPLE our big little man, displayed some real basketball this season. Jack, al- though the smallest man on the team, was one of our stars. He has two more years in which to shine for D. H. S. and we predict a bright future for him. He was especially valuable this year on defensive work and still played a very fast game at the forward position. BOBBY MYERS dis- played some fast work this season. Althougli this was his first year on the regular team his speed and caging ability made him a very valuable man. Bobby ' s greatest trouble was in controlling that sweet tooth of his, besides be- ing unable to turn in at nights just when the coach thought he should. He was just be- ginning to his his stride near the close of the season, and no doubt will prove one of the most valuable men on the team next season. Bobby still has two more years in D. H. S. CAL PETERSON play- ed his first season on the varsity but more than made good. His long shots from the center of the floor can- not be forgotten as they completely de- moralized the Auburn team. He was chosen as an all-district guard in the tournament at Bluffton and our re- gret is that he will not be able to again regis- ter those shots from the long range and break up play after play. Nearly all the neighboring teams re- member Cal. LAWRENCE BEEL. was always ready to jump into the game whenever needed. His timely basket in the Columbia City game made him the hero of the hour even though he did have to inquire who was responsible for two points. He has another year and doubtless will prove a valuable man next sea- son. FRED AHR, better known as Fritz play- ed a good defensive game whenever put into the game. The Catholic Central game was his best exhibition and fans haven ' t for- gotten that ten minute overtime game. This season was Fred ' s first year on the squad but he has two more and in al probability will be heard from again in basketball as well as in football. rARSJT) FOOT BALL TEAM J?n EJlL,II G ' S. THE 1920 football season of Decatur High School was a de- cided success. Football, although yet in its infancy in De- catur High School created a great interest amongst the patrons as well as students. Decatur hopes for a championship team were high afte r win- ning their first game from Convoy, 20:0. But due to injuries re- ceived by several of the players, Decatur was forced to bow to de- feat three times. After the team was again whipped into shape by Coach Grove they displayed their football knowledge by win- ning four games which included the fast Richmond high school outfit, defeating them by a score of 26-7. Of a squad of twenty-three men which was carried throughout the year, fifteen men were awarded D ' s for their services on the gridiron. Of this year ' s squad eight men will graduate, they are: Hyland, Baltzell, Daniels, Freuchte, Peterson, Costello, White and Yahne. Football prospects for next year are very bright. With one of the stiffest schedules of any high school in the state, Decatur will go forth with the veteran Captain John Teeple as their pilot, and Coach Jeffries behind whipping his team to victory. FOOTBALL, 1920. Coach, Karl Grove: Assistant Coach France Confer; Manager Byard Smith. , September 24. — Decatur, 20; Convoy, 0. ' , ' ■ October 1.— Decatur, 0; Van Wert, 0. ' . . ' October 8. — Decatur, 7; Fort Wayne, 14. October 1,5.— Decatur, 0; Fort Wayne, 12. October 20.— Decatur, 6; Bluffton, 13. October 29.— Decatur, 7; Van Wert, 0. November 2.— Decatur, 14; C. C. H. S. (Fort Wayne, 7. November 13. — Decatur, 26; Richmond, 7. November 25. — Decatur, 24; Alumni, 12. Total number of points scored against — 36. . Total number scored by (D. H. S.) — 104. Individual Points Baltzell, 6; Teeple, 12; Gay, S; White, IS; Miller, IS; Hyland, 42. Total. 104. • Won five games and lost three. Percentage 625 percent. ARSITY BASE BALL TEAM JFjJV I7LfIJSZ S. AT THE opening of the school year a meeting was held to elect officers for the Athletic Association. The following were elected : Victor Baltzell President Harold Daniels Vice President Byard H. Smith Treasurer Florine Micliaud Secretary A drive was immediately started for new members. The school responded and almost reached the desired 100 percent, membership. A Halloween social was held at the Gymnasium October 31st. and a fair sum of money was realized. During the year new football suits, basketball etiuipment and baseball supplies were purchased and many old delits for equip- ment of the year before paid. A large sum of money was han- dled by the treasurer and this season has been the most suc- cessful for the association in years. Every loyal student always belongs to the Athletic Association. Decatur Hi.gh faced a hard base ball schedule this year and due to unsettled weather conditions was late in starting the season. Coach Jeffries whipped a team into shape out of practically nothing. Only three men remain off last year ' s varsity and Coach Jeffries has made an excellent showing with the inexperienced players which he has had to work with. Catchers — Miller and Costello. Pitchers — White, Peterson and Myers. Infielders — Linn, Hyland. Teeple, Baltzell and Christy. Outfielders — Shultz, White and Ahr. At home— Bluffton, May C; Fort Wayne, May 16; Rockford, May IS; Van Wert. May 20. Away — Bluff ;on. April 27; Van Wert. May 3; Rockford. May 10; Fort Wayne, May 11. Girls Varsity Basket Ball Team Margaret Moran, Katherine Kocher, Helen Swearinger. Crystal Baltzell, Beatrice Peterson, Melvena Butler, Lucille Butler. Miss Ossenberg, Coach ' J?nVEJlL,IJ G ' S. OSii ' ls AtMcttc5 THERE is no doubt that this has been the most successful sea- son of Girls ' Basketball for D. H. S. From the beginning the girls practiced faithfully and with enthusiasm, and this contributed generally to their success. Early in the season two slogans were adopted. These were: We ' ve got to win, and Treat ' em Rough! Every game was played with these in mind. After fifteen victories, a challenge was sent out to any team in the state and the winners were to be the state champions. Soon after this was issued, a challenge was received from Kingman, a small town on the other side of the state. Here the Varsity met their Waterloo and had to come home defeated. A return game at Decatur was immediately arranged for the following week, but this was cancelled by Kingman and, according to the contract, the game was forfeited. Therefore the question as to who has the right to claim the coveted title was not definitely settled this year. Only two players graduate this year and if the high school backs up the girls just as much as it does the boys, as it has done this year, there is no reason why next year cannot be even better than this one. BASKET BALL Varsity Second Team F. — Melvena Butler F.— Ella Worthman F. —Lucille Butler F. — Mildred Leonard C. — Crystall Baltzell C. — Margaret Zwick S. C. — Helen Swearinger S. C— Marcella Hower S. C- — Katharine Kocher G. — Cleo Beavers. G. — Margaret Moran G.— N. Gilbert G. — Beatrice Peterson G.— V. Ervin June Ossenlierg — Coach GAIVIES PLAYED 1920- ' 21 October 15 — Decatur, 16; at Kirkland, 0. December 10 — at Decatur, 23 ; Auburn, 4, December 17 — Decatur, 19; at Fort Wayne, 9. December 21 — Decatur, 25; at Kendallville, 14. December 31 — Decatur, 23; D. H. S. Alumni, 7, January 7 — Decatur 23; at Berne, 15. January 14 — Decatur, 29; at Auburn, 15. January 21 — at Decatur, 29; Warsaw, 13. January 24 — at Decatur, 65 ; Berne, 5. January 28 — Decatur, 21; at Warsaw, 14. February 1 — Decatur, 24; Monroe, 13. February 4 — at Decatur, 20; Fort Wayne, 10. February 14 — at Decatur. 32; Monroe, 2. February 19 — at Decatur, 25; Monroe, 7. February 22 — at Decatur, 50; Bryant, 7. March 11 — Decatur, 11; at Kingman, 21. Decatur ' s points, 423; Opponents points. 160. nVEJlLflJ G ' S. it it n rials The Junior Reception was a social event of the season. Tlie Juniors entertained tiie Seniors in a way befitting Senior dignity and Junior liospitality- Tile dining room was Ijeautitully decorated. Tlie dinner was daintily served by ten capable Sophomores. The program that had been arranged was exceedingly clever and well-handled. The Seniors surely enjoyed the reception and will always recall it as a most pleasant memory. May you Juniors always be as successful in all you under- take. THE HIGH SCHOOL PAPER. The regular issues of the Ravelings this year have been some- what larger than those of last year. Most of the editions have been eight page papers. The Christmas number, however, was sixteen pages in length and was a very neat paper. The Alumni issue was the biggest undertaking of the whole year. A member of each graduating class of the Decatur High School since ISSl, was requested to account for each classmate and to give an interesting summary of school life, events, painful and otherwise. The representatives of the thirty-nine classes respond- ed and the result was a thirty-two page alumni paper. The reception of the paper has been indeed gratifying to the Ravelings staff and it is hoped that the ninth and final regular edition of the 1921 Ravelin.gs will be a great assistance in organiz- ing an Alumni Association, an organization which every live school needs. TO THE JUNIORS. Do you know how much high school has meant to us, the graduates? Think now of what you will do when you are Seniors. We. who are leaving D. H. S., say this to you. Use your time and talents for D. H. S. when you are a Senior. We now have come to the point where we realize the value and worth of these things. Your time is short and brief so use it wisely. Enter into the true D. H. S. spirit. Conduct yourself in such a way so every deed will proclaim itself accomplished for my school. First of all do your work thoroughly. When you desire to graduate you will see your mistakes but then it is too late. Support athletics! Support your class and above all have class spirit! Sup- port your school paper! You make this paper just what it is. Can you do better next year? But you Seniors-to-be, be true to yourself and to your school. Before you lies good timber, why not build? c. ° V , p ? 5 . , e. yh itfi%.- 7Z« 5£-F!ufie nVEJL IJ G-S. - Clictpcl i Tcfes We liave been very fortunate in our Chapels for this year. There are several reasons for this: First, the untiring efforts of the teachers in charge; Second, the ready response of all who have been asked to participate in the exercises; and I think a third reason is the attentiveness of the students of D. H. S. Professor Worthman has talked to us several times. The Dis- astrous Effects of Carelessness, and What a Model School Should Be, were the subjects of two of his talks. At another time he spoke of the value of determination, business ability, confidence, nerve and initiative. Mr. Smith talked to us urging us all to be boosters. During the School Drive he added his plea for better conditions. During the football season Mr. Groves, Athletic Instructor, ex- plained the game to us. Mr. Christen, County Superintendent of Schools, talked to us during the School Campaign on Why Indiana Stands Seventeenth. He gave some very interesting statistics concerning school con- ditions. Several of the Decatur ministers have talked to us. Rev. Soltle gave us a farewell address on What This Community Needs. Rev. Saunders of the Presbyterian church was an able champion of the needs of the Near East. Rev. Haney of the Evangelical church talked to us. Rev. Miller of the Baptist church and Rev. Tinkham of the Methodist church also talked to us. Mr. Vance gave us a talk filled with good thoughts and sea- soned with pleasantries. Dr. Hill of the Reppert Auctioneers ' School spoke to us concern- ing our preparation for life- Mr. Osborn of Kalamazoo, Mich., spoke of the evils of Narcotics. Dr. Hurty of the State Board of Health talked concerning the importance of our health. The Public Speaking Class, under the direction of Miss Tyner, debated the question, Resolved. That Indiana Should Enforce Blue Laws. Mr. Tritch of the International Business College of Fort Wayne, gave a very interesting talk. The musical part of our programs has been eared for by Mrs. Holthouse and Miss Celia Andrewse, the High School Orchestra, Miss Angeline Firks, Girls ' Glee Club, High School Girls ' Quartet, Miss Germaine Christen, pupils from the Ward Schools, Mrs. Holt- house and JNIrs. Haubold, the Stellar Four Orchestra, Mrs. Tyndall and Miss Celia Andrews and the High School Chorus under the di- rection of Miss Snyder and Miss V ' achon. — Dorothy Walters. Chapel Editor. d p] ' 1 c □ : FD out. z,t. J?nVEJL II G-S. - xcliaiuu ' s Our Exchange Department this year has been interesting and helpful. We have secured new ideas from these papers and have attempted to strengthen our weak points which their criticisms pointed out to us. Through accounts of school activities we have secured plans and ideas which will help In keeping our school up- to-the-minute. As a whole our Exchange list consisted of live- wire papers — most interesting and entertaining. We have enjoy- ed them to the utmost and with the following space acknowledge our Exchanges. The Kodak, Everett, Washington. Earlham Press, Richmond, Ind. The Rachelor. Crawfordsville, Ind. The Record, Sioux City, Iowa. The Budget, Berne, Ind. Indiana Daily Student, Bloomington, Ind. The Chatterbox, Auburn, Ind. Springfied, Ohio. The Maroon and Blue, Garrett, Ind. The Spotlight, Fort Wayne, Ind. ■The Insight, Hartford City, Ind. The DePauw, Greencastle, Ind. The Flashlight, Ashland, Ohio. Konah, Missaula, Mont. Red and Black, Bellaire, Ohio. The Comist, Bluftton, Ind. Interlude, South Bend, Ind. Manual Arts Weekly, Los Angeles. Calif. Lake Breeze Weekly, Sheyboygan, Wis. Mishawaka Higli Alltold, Misha- waka. Ind. The Proviso Pagent, Maywood, 111. The Generator, Santa Ana. Calif. The Orient, Minneapolis, Minn. The Purple and White, Anadarko, Okla. The Normal Advance. Terre Haute, Ind. Central High Review, Xenia, Ohio. The Acropolis, Wliitehall. N. Y. The Stepping Stone, Monticello, Ind. The Peruvian, Peru, Ind. The Springfield H. S. Herold, ' IFnVEJLfll G ' S. § ' iuictii Miss Harriet Meyers entertained tlie Freslmian Class, of wliich she is a memtjer, at tier liome on Fourth street, November 1920. The Fresliies played games and had a very good time. At a later hour delicious refreshments were served l;y J:e hostess. Miss Florence Magley was hostess of he Freshman Class Party at her country home, April 21, 1921. The class went out on the Interurban at 7 o ' clock. They made good use of the big yard in front of the Magley home, by playing outdoor games. Dalicious re- freshments were served and they returned on the last car. The night of January 15, 1921, all Sophomores were royally entertained by Jimmie Downs at his home on Third street. Games of all sorts were played. At a late hour delicious refreshments were served and yeas! for Jimmie were heard when they wended their way homeward. A very successful party was given by Bobbie Helm at his home of his Grandmother, Mrs. Kate Burdge. for the Sophomores. After playing games and contesting for honors a lovely luncheon was served of Individual cakes iced in blue a ' d silver (class colors) with a ' 23 designed on top, along with this was served blue and silver brick ice cream- On Thursday evening, January 13. 19£91 at Mary Suttles. the Juniors had a class party that will long b3 cherished in the hearts of those who attended. Mildred Liddy was awarded first prize in a profile contest. Herbert Foreman received the beauty prize, this was a beautiful wrist watch of which Mr. Foreman had every reason to be proud. Margaret Kinzle won the prize for telling the biggest lie of which she was hardly thought capable. GRAND food was served. There was hot chocolate, as many hot buttered rolls as you desired and as many pickles, cake, delicious baked beans and some absolutely divine home-made candy. Mr. Briggs gave a talk on Women Suffrage. It was excellent aKliough he did misconstrue and talk on Woman Suffering. The party ended with many Rahs for the Suttles. A rumor was out that at the same time Margaret Kinzle was entertaining the Junior Girls at a Kid Party, Clarence Miller was entertaining the Junior Boys at a stag party. On just what date this was nobody knows e.xcept the Juniors, however, they all seem- ed to have had a very good time. The home of Miss Lois Bowen looked very much like a fest of witches on October when she entertained the Seniors to a delight- ful Halloween Party. The lawn was magnificently decorated with Jack-O ' -Lanterns and corn fodder with a big natural moon over- head making it look more witch-crafty than ever. Pink and white streamers were wound and out among the lanterns displaying the loyal colors of the class. Pumpkin faces were grinning at you every way you happened to look. The girls were called upon to give a stunt and the boys were given an opportunity to show their clever- ness. The boys scattered and were not seen for some time. Finally they were spied creeping softly and slowly over the far end of the lawn, coming backwards- A good laugh which lasted fully twenty minutes was had by all those who saw the coming Shirt-Tails parading over the lawn. The clever women of the class would not dare let the boys put one over on them but when their stunt was ready, here they come pink, blue, white, yellow and lavender pa- jamas with a Senior girl in every pair. They called their stunt the Pajama Dance and it was named well. After much fun and ex- citement a delicious luncheon was served and we have heard the boys whispering about Wasn ' t that cider the best ever and even some of the girls had had a taste of it. JFjjvejl ij i S. Another of those hard to beat and most enjoyable Senior Class parties was given by Eleanor Reppert December 9, 1920. Al- thought it was cold, raining and snowy, we did not know it, because at 5 o ' clock we were all comfortably seated about the fireplace hav- ing gobs of fun. Miss Tyner was named Prince of Paris for in that game she was on the floor most of the time. Just about that time the lights went out. but — when they came on Pat and Lucille were sitting very straight but — you never can tell ! ! ! Miss Eleanor served a tempting lun heon in two courses, words cannot express how delicious it was. Because the party was held on a week night it was necessary for us to leave early, l)ut at that every one had a most enjoyable evening. A pretty Valentine party was given by Miss Velma Erwin, February 8, 1921, with the Seniors as guests. With candles as the centerpiece of each small table and hearts as the place-cards each Senior found his place for the lovely dinner at 6 o ' clock, which was served in three courses, chicken and all the deliciaries that go with it. As the last course ice cream and tarts were served, which were in shapes of hearts and in pink and white. Toasts were given by the members of the faculty and fortunes were told by dropping small Japanese figures in a glass of water, the one that will be remembered longest will be that of Miss Ossenberg — she got a man. After the dinner games were played and high school songs were sung with Miss Vachon at the piano. With many rahs for the Erwins and for the Seniors we departed with a memory of the party at Erwin ' s which will be long re- membered. At 5 o ' clock all Seniors met at the High School bviilding and were taken in machines to the Bellmont Park, over by the lake and all around until 6 o ' clock, at which time a large dinner bell sounded summoning them to dinner. In a snake dance fashion they paraded up the long stairs and into a beautiful decorated room. The corners were filled with dogwood and the ceiling was decorated with pink and white streamers interwoven making it a mass of pink and white. On the big long table which reached the length of the room was a beautiful vase of roses at one end and a pot of violets balancing on the other end. Each Senior and mem- bers of the faculty found his place by the tiny place cards on which was a delicate sweet pea, the class flower. After all were seated, fully fifty, the food started coming at you fast and furious, there was hot rolls, baked beans, scalloped potatoes, cottage cheese, nuts, cream cheese, candy and delicious home-made cake with pink and white brick ice cream and all you wanted of each. Miss Tyner was appointed a committee of one to look after Mr. Jeffries. Mr. Smith took care of himself although he had to be told when to stop eating. After the grand dinner the party made their way to the race track and raced. Mr. Smith seemed to think he got a crooked deal when Jeff beat him on the home run. By this time the room was cleared of its long table and chairs and a dance was enjoyed with a Victrola furnishing the music. This party will never be for- gotten by the members of the class as it being the last party of the year. ROTARIANS ENTERTAIN. The Girl ' s Varsity team was royally entertained by the Rotar- ians at a banquet March 31st. All the guests met at the library and from there were taken on trucks to the so-called Country Club J?nVEJJL,IJ G-S. which to every one ' s surprise proved to be the K. of P. Home. The center table was given to the girls. After everyone had founil their places a loud cheer with Dr. Patterson as yell leader, was given by the Rotarlans for the team. Then the girls in re- sponse to this gave nine rahs tor the Rotarians. Needless to say everyone had more to eat than beefsteak and milk which is Mr. Smith ' s favorite dish on basketball trips. All enjoyed the interesting program given afterwards and we all agree that the pep displayed by the Rotarians rivals that of D. H. S. at a basketball game. HIT ' EM HIGH! HIT ' EM LOW! YEA DECATUR, LET ' S GO! Sounds like a basketball game, doesn ' t it? Put it wasn ' t. It was a F-E-E-D given by Ahr ' s and Vails on April 12th in honor of the boys and girls basketball teams. At 5:30 all were taken to the spcious Ahr home on the out- skirts of the city. As soon as Mr. Smith arrived (of course he was late) the guests were led into the dining room and seated at two long tables. The color scheme was purple and gold. In the center of each table was a real-for-sure basketball, on a reflector, and from this were purple and gold ribbons leading to each corner of the tables. When the teams saw those balls they knew they had to work. A delicious dinner was served consisting of — well, just think of everything in Indiana that ' s good to eat and you will know the menu. Lank and Cal Peterson ran a race to see who could eat the most. We now understand why Lank is SIX feet plus — . Favors were lovely little nosegrays of violets with a yellow rosel)ud in the center. Immediately after dinner everyone, young and old, played drop the handkerchief, out in the yard, which was briliantly lighted with electric lights. Next a broad jumping contest was held- iluch to our aston- ishment Mr, Worthman defeated Mr. Smith and Mr. Jeffries by jumping one-half inch farther than they. The remainder of the evening was spent with games, joy-riding. dancing and other amusements. At 11:30 Mr. Smith gently reminded the girls and boys that there exams next day so everyone went home, tired but happy. In boy ' s attire and with loads of pep the Senior Girls put one over on the Senior Boys, February 16, 1921. We made our way to the home of Ferd Peoples ' on Third street, with Dora Marie Magley as hostess. We had one wonderful and wild time. At a very late hour small tables were set, Camel cigarets served as pace cards. A delicious salad, grand home-baked beans, potato salad, sandwiches, pickles, pumpkin pie with whipped cream and grape juice made up the menu. Bitty Butler, Lois Peterson, Helen Swearinger assisted the hostess in serving. A lovely Halloween party and Carnical was given October 30, 1920, by the Athletic Association. The Gym was crowded and some very good stunts were given by the different classes, A box social was also an event of the evening. A very good time was had by all. A High School Dance was given after the Auburn-Decatur basketljall game, December lOth. CONCLUSION This Annual stands as a monument to concentrated and co-operative effort, at least in the mind of the editor. We have had various experiences in editing this book and the previous numbers of Ravelings. We have been told and had thought that people would be difficult to deal with. We found just the opposite fact to be true. The towns- people of Decatur gave more time, more money, more interest and more good will than we dared ask for. If we have succeeded now it is because of their faith in us. We, ourselves, are moi ' e loyal to D. H. S. and appreciate our school more since we have had the privilege of toiling for her. We hope we have not failed in the labor for our school. Yet, we feel we have not failed entirely, for we have gained an undefinable some- thing in creating and producing this book. We have not failed entirely because we, ourselves, are infinitely better off. e m [57 D liiii I in r- tr rn,l IJll t I I I I U ; I I I I I ■ rr Patronize, the Rdveirii rs yiho patronize, us. tiention Ra e zfifis ' ihen st) op vino. M ■ s HIl D. H. S. RAVEL INGS 19 2 1 Studebaker General Insurance Agency WHO ARE LOCATED IN DECATUR HAVE THE LEADING INSURANCE AGENCY IN THIS SECTION OF THE STATE. 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If you have carried what you thought sufficient to cover the loss of your home if destroyed from any cause, you have been wise. Have you protected the ones that are dependent on you, the wife, the children, each of whom are not in a position to maintain themselves, if the father, the mainstay of the family, is taken away. You say: I can take care of them, myself. Yes, you can if your health remains good, but what will they do if sickness or accident would put you on your back or in case of death, and no life insurance? Is this not worth deliberating on? Think! Have you thought of the storm conditions of the country during the last four years? Have you any storm insurances? Have you as much of this insurance as you should carry, even to build you back a home partially as good as you have at present? tn This company has a plan whereby your hay. grain and stock are covered after you increase the amount of hay, grain or stock on hand and lower it again when you decrease the amount and with no expense to you. You at the same time do not change .vour total amount of insurance carried by this agency unless you want to and in this way get better coverage. This firm carries every line of insurance. Are, tornado, life, plate glass, auto, accident, and casualty. If you want insurance call by phone and your policy immediately goes into effect. Policies are sent out by mail, because they write their own policies and you do not have to wait a long time to get your policy. All losses are settled by personal appraisement between the insured and the agency. The loss is paid as soon as the appraisement is made, which no other company does. Whatever you may need in the way of insurance, the STUDEBAKER GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY has it and they represent only the companies they can personally recom- mend. We would therefore suggest that for insurance of any kind that you see the STUDEBAKER General Insurance Agency, Decatur. D. H. S. RAVELINGS 1921 Northern Indiana Fair DECATUR, INDIANA August 2-3-4-5, 1921 Everybody Gome BIGGER THAN EVER lAuniJcr ,.: ... .. ' - Coal Kirsch-Reppert Co. . Phone No. 12 Everything to Build. No. i;5 D. H. S. RAVEL I N G S 19 2 1 The Home of Good Furniture Attractive Pr ces — Satisfactory to All E. A. BEAVERS Phone 90 Decatur. Indian:! Phone 727 Phone 945 BLACK GETTING Embalmers and Funeral Directors Decatur, Indiana Rriggs — Where do bugs go in winter? Pat Costello — Search me! — o — • Audrey — I hear you had a ripping good time at the party CISC ' — Yes, thanks to barbed wirj tenciss. — — • Father — Who called on you last night? Katherine — Why only Mary, fath- er. Father — Well, tell IVIary that she left lier pipe on the piano. — — • A Hint — If you want her then use this formula in proposing: Will you marry me? And have you any objection? ' Don ' t you see, Yes, or No, you get her either way? Donald Farr — Why is it that a girl always closes her eyes when a fellow kisses her? Harriet Myers — She ' s just told him he was the first one, and she is ashamed to look him in the face, — o — • Little words of wisdom, Little words of bluff. iMake the teacher tell us. Sit down — that ' s enough. — o — ■ Chemistry — We ' ll first discuss plat- inum and tlien turn to iron. THOR ELECTRIC WASHER Thoroughly Cleans Clothes. Economical — Time-Savers. LEE HARDWARE CO. D. H. S. RAVEL INGS 19 2 1 OFFICERS P. W. SMITH, President W. A. KUEBLER. Vice Pres. J. W. VIZARD, Vice Pres. C. A. DUGAN, Cashier T. F. GRALIKER, Assistant Cashier R. E. GLENDENING. Assistant Cashier DIRECTORS E.G. BLEEKE C. A, DUGAN W. A. KUEBLER D. SCHiMITT P. W. SMITH D. SPRANG J. W. VIZARD ARE YOUR CHILDREN GOING TO COLLEGE? If you expect to send your boy or girl to college, why not start early to provide the funds ? An excellent plan is to let the boy or girl, or both, open a savings account and make regular deposits. In this way children can be impressed with the value of money, and when the time comes for them to go off to college they will be able to appreciate the sacrifices that may have been made t:r them; and will doubtless be more earnest in trying to make the best of their opportunities. We welcome the accounts of children. Send them to see us. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK DECATUR, INDIANA D. H. S. RAVEL INGS 19 2 1 1840--Xiblick c : Conipany-Ii) ! Coniplttf Stocks Visil Is. Dry (iooxis. Dress Goods c v; Silks Sl:i|)le and Fancy Notions. Ready To Wear Department. The latest at all Seasons. ' Grandfather, begged Jimmy as lie gazed thoughtfuny at the aged man ' s shining head, why don ' t you tell yourself a hair-raising story? — ' O — ■ A pupil ' s idea of a thousand-word theme: Mary had a little striped kit- ten. One day it ran away. Mary went out into the yard and called, Pussy, pussy, pussy, pussy — nine liundred and seventy-four times. As she looked in a mirror She had to confess That the end of her nose Was a shining success. Custcnijsr — Say. I just bought this suit a week ago and it is rusty-look- ing already. Tailor — Well, I guaranteed it to wear like iron, didn ' t 1 ' ? — 0 — Tramp — ■ Can you assist me along the road, madam? Lad.Y — Personally, I cannot, but i can unchain my dog: he will be pleased to do so, — o — Tommy ran excitedly from the gar- den where he had discovered a tur- tle. Come quick, mother and see — «ee a something. What is it. Tommy? I don ' t know, he sticks his hands n his pockets and swallows his head. The Most Famous Musical Instrument in the Yorld. Viclrola lame is based on ' i; ' trola quality. More peoj)]; ' all over the world have wanted and hax ' e boiiqht the Victrola than any otlier instrument ol ' its lyi)e. It is certainly tlu ' instrument wiiich you will ■ant for yoiu ' honu ' . N ' ictrolas •t52. ).()0 to .fl ' i O.OO The Holthouse Dru Co. D. H. S. RAVELINGS 1921 Ashbaucher s Tin Shop Slate Roofing, Furnaces. Spouting, Lightning Rods. Sho]) Plione 7.39. Residence Phone 7(). . ELBERSON SERVICE STATION GOODYEAR AND VEEDOT AND PORTAGE POLARINE OIL TIRES AND RED CROWN GAS TUBES AND ACCESSORIES FREE AIR AND WATER PHONE 373 REST ROOMS If it won ' t wash, it will Dry Clean. If it won ' t Dry Clean, it will Wash. Let Us Do Your CLEANING : DECATUR LAUNDRY Wc will call. • ■ Phone 134. D. H. S. RAVEL INGS 19 2 1 EDWARD STUDIO The quality of good Photography re- mains long after the price is forgotten Kodak work left today will be ready tomorrow ALL WORK GUARANTEED Do you think he was serious? About as serious as a girl who snuggles into your arms and tells you not to kiss her. Bobby — Sister must be able to see in the dark. Mother — How so? Bobby — Because last night when she was sitting with Mr. Staylate in the parlor I heard her say, Why, Tom. you haven ' t shaved. Mary. asked the kind old man o£ the minister ' s young daughter, does your papa ever preach the same ser- mon twice? Yes, seriously answered the child. 1 think he does, but he hollers in different places. She (proudly to jilted lover) — My mind is made up. He (spitefully) — .lust like the rest o£ you! 0 ' — The party of tourists were watch- ing Professor J as he exhumed the wrapt body of an ancient Egyptian plumber. Wouldn ' t it be interesting. said a romantic young lady, if we could bring him to life? Intjeresting, but a bit risky. re- tui ' ned Professor X. Somebody might have to pay him for his time. Tlic Art of Printing is the Iiandniaid of Education. (lood |)rintini4 ri ' tjiiirt ' s ideals as well as Knowledae. riu ' C-onimcrcial Print Sliop of Frank W. Downs D. H. S. RAVEL INGS 19 2 1 Smith, Yager Falk The Rexall Drug Store Coliinibia Graphophones an(l Records Prescriptions carefully compounded. EAT the Peoples Restaurant Our Motto: Cleanliness and Service. ' Conii)lete line of Baked Goods. Just opposite the Court House. D. H. S. RAVELIN GS 19 2 1 Pumphrey ' s Jewelry Store dills willi a Future Hrunswifk Plionotiraulis and Records. ConinH ' neeiiu ' ul (lil ' ls Tlial Last. 21 Store Tinware Granitcware Morris 5c-10c Stores Headquarters lor Novelties Candy Aiuininuni Ware ' e Ijuy for Less-AVe sell for Less. Store Glassware Chinaware Mrs. Rate Burdge Millinary 162 South Secon d St. 3 King ' s Confectionery Ice Cream Candy Served a I all hours. f Ber t Man Dentist Phone 678 ,old . D. H. S. RAVELIN GS 1921 You Must Select The Pattern For Your Future You cannot have the best things in hfe without giving the best of yourself in payment. The final purpose can only be attained through sacrifice and hard work. Your future will be just as you prepare it. Give your school work your best attention and with that start saving your money and place it in this bank which will help put things in suitable order for you. The Peoples Loan Trust Co. Bank of Service. D. H. S. RAVEL INGS 19 2 1 After Graduation Comes Work — Some day you may raise farm products — if you do — we will buy them. You will nt ' cd coal, and we sell it. To Be Successful You Should Work With Burk. BURK ELEVATOR CO. Telephone No. 25. Grain, Hay, Field Seeds, Coal Wool and Mill Feeds. Leona — You ' re not at aU like spring, are you? ' •Pat Hyland — What say. clear? Whadye ' mean, not like spring? Leona — Spring is no near y ' know. — — • Here he sleeps, One Johnny Fonker; He rounded a turn Without a honker. — Ex. — o — • This monument ' s For Jackson Druck; His Lizzie was lighter Than the truck. — ' Ex. — — ■ Down in the creek Sleeps Jerry Bass; The bridge was narrow; He tried to pass. — Ex. — 0 Beneath this stone. Sleeps William Raines; Ice on the hill; He had no chains. — Ex. — o — ■ Here lies the hody Of William Gay, Who died maintaining His right of way. — Ex. — — ■ Here rests the remains Of Percival Sapp; He drove his machine With a girl on his lap. — Ex. A Part of the Service Your Gas Company Gives is to see that you are equipped with efficient gas ap- pliances. We handle the kind that gives satisfaction every day in the year. We sell the Detroit Jewel, Garland, Eclips, Estate Dangler and Acom Gas Ranges, the Humphrey and Rund Automatic Water Heaters, ( Radio wski) and Reznor Heaters, Clou Gastcam Radiators, Wclsbach Lighting Fixtures and all the good gas ap- pliances. Northern Indiana Gas Electric Company D. H. S. RAVEL INGS 19 2 1 High School Suits Boys-See Them! amt rsah C!ILa%a Better |)iek your Suit while our display is at its height. Models, fabrics, colors are the latest. The stvle has made these clothes famous. .$25.00— $30.00— $35.00 Nifty Felt and Straw Hats.— Dressy Silk Shirts and Ties.  ■ Tefui ' T ' Aye U) Go J BETTER CLOTHES FOR LESS J MONEY-ALWAfS- • DECATUR • INDIANA I Choicest of Choice Meats F. MUTSCHLER PKG. CO. MARKET Phones 106-374. Free Deliyery r ■ ANKER ' S CIGAR STORE For All M; gazines. Ye Save Your Soles DECATUR SHOE HOSPITAL Rapid, neat and reliable. CLEM W. YOGLEWEDE 246 Madison St. D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 1 For Your (Iraduation Gilts Hudniit Toik ' t nlvv and Powder Ivory Books and Stationery Enterprise Dru The King — I must have gold; cough up. Prime Minister — Ilut. your majesty, the coffers are empty. — o— A hundred years ago today, A. wilderness was here; A man with powder in his gun Went forth to hunt a deer. But now, the times have changed somewhat, Along a different plan; A dear with powder on her nose Goes forth to hunt a man. — Lima It ' rror. — o — Girl — I think you ' re a joke. Bo,y — I ' m glad hecause I always heard how well you like jokes. — o — • There are meters of gas. There are meters of stone. But the best of all meters Is to meter alone. D. X. Erwin H. S. Mich dud Ollice Phone 339 Res. Phone 338 Res. Phone m ERWIN MICHAl ' D Real P:state and Loans. Farm or City Property Loans on (arms 10 and 20 years | Oltiee 1. m S Secon(J St. 1 Dealers in furniture, rugs, lin- oleum, pianos and player pianos. Undertaking a Specialty YAGER BROTHERS The up-to-date Furniture store. Phone 44-105. 115 S. Second 1st. D. H. S. RAVEL INGS 19 2 1 PRINTING The art of printing is old and dates back to the year 202 B. C. when printing from wood blocks is recorded in China. The use of separate type was invented in 1450 by Guttenberg of Germany and was soon introduced in all the then civilized countries. Printing was introduced in America in 1639. The first printing press was used in Copenhagen in 1489. The Linotype which sets type by machines, was invented in 1888 by Merganthaler ; the double cylinder press in 1845, and the Web press in 1869. During the past few years the art has made very wonderful progi ' ess. The Daily Democrat was established in 1903, suc- ceeding the Weekly Democrat successor to the Eagle, established in 1857. The equipment now includes a Goss Comet Web press, three linotypes, and is modern in every way. Our job department is up-to-date and this Annual is a sample of our work. THE DAILY DEMOCRAT. Charlie Voglewede THE SHOE SELLER FITS FEET Joseph Lang First Class Line in up-to-date Confections. Hcadcjuartcrs of the Student Body. D. H. S. RAVEL INGS 19 2 1 Makc No Mistake Stop at LOSE BROS. BarbeT SIio]). Quality (iroc-crics at a Saving Tiie Motlo ot Hunsicker s Grocery STELLAR (4) ORCHESTRA Dance Music and Solos CHARLES FIKE. Manager North First Street He — Did you hear me sins last night? She. — Yes, I couldn ' t get the win- dow down. — o — ■ A .lune hug married an angle worm; An accident cut her in two. The,v charged the bug with bigamy — Now wliat should tlie poor thing do? — — ■ Red Stewart — I hear you are the flower of the family. Jerry P.uckmaster — How ' s that? Red — The blooming idiot. — o — He — What did your lather say when you told hini that my love for you is like a gushing brook? Slie — He said, ' darn it ' . — 0 — • Reverend — Do you say your prayers every morning? Student — No sir, but my room- mate does. Reverend — What does he say? Student — Oh, Lord, how I hate to get up! — o — ■ An Admirer — She ' s a decided blonde, isn ' t she? Miss Cat — Yes, sire decided just recently. Wliere ' s the school agoing. And what ' s It going to do; And how ' s It going to do it. When we Seniors all get thru? —FOR— QUALITY ME A T S — CALL— SCHMITT BROS. Phone 96 W ' c will apprtciale your pat- ronagi ' and endeavor to give you the service you like in our line of hardware and house- hold ai)pliances. IIKXRY KNAPP c ; SOX l_.. F. V. Mills The ( trocer - has always Ck an, Fi esh SI. )ck of Katahles. D. H. S. RAVELINGS 1921 IF YOU WOULD SAVE ON FURNITURE— VISIT US GAY, ZWICK MYERS The Leading Furniture anc Piano Store Funeral Directors Phone 61 Decatur, Indiana WE OFFER YOU All the Conveniences and Service of an up-to-date drug store. CALLOW S KOHNE D. H. S. RAVELIN GS 19 2 1 Blue Ribbon Flour Ifs Ihc iicst lor Bread and Paslries All Groceries Sell It. Fornax Milling Co. Do you eat meat? — Yes. Where do you buy it? At The Wliite Meal Market m M Why? Because it is native dressed and always yoiuig and tender. Brushwiller Beel Be Convinced. Phone 3S S. BEST OF BAKED GOODS Fresh at all Times Miller ' s Bakery West Monroe Street D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 1 riiL aim of this store is to give you more real Collies Value for your money than you can gel anywhere •Ise. It ' we don ' t succeed we will give you a new suit. Always featuring the newest styles and all wool f J)i-ics ir. HART SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES. Stetson Hats E agle Shirts Munsingwcar Our lines of Neckwear and Hosiery are always up in the jiiinule. Come in and look them over. Holthouse, Schulte Co. Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boys. DECATl ' R DRY CLEANERS Up-lo- late Cleaners. ooo Our Motto: Prompt Service Tester Amspaugh 131 So. 2nd. St. The Tcaeliers College of Indianapolis 1882 1921 ACCREDITED Offers Courses for — Kindergarteners Elementary School Teachers Rural and Graded School Teachers Home Economics Teachers Public School Drawing Teachers Experienced Teachers Review of the Common Branches School open during entire year Write for catalog Giving dates of registration ELIZA A. BLAKER. L. L. D. President. 23rd Alabama Sts, Indianapolis, Indiana The Mecca and Crystal Under new management. It is our intention to elevate the Motion Picture plane in De- catur, and we ask you to kind- ly be patient and just as soon as the present jjieture contract expires we have contracted for some wonderful pictures. Watch for Dates. Respectfully. Sjjray and McCormick Your Money Worth all the time D. H. S. RAVEL I N G S 19 2 1 Kirsch Mills Wood Work Tool Sli;ir|)i-nin_i Cider Press Mc ' c ' hanifs Plionc 211 North . ' ' ml St. SHOES REPAIRED NOT COBBLED We mend and repair shoes with science in every stitch. PAT COFFEE North Second Street Wlien wie look at some of the boys covered with hair pomade we under- stand why the girls close their eyes while being kissed. — o — ■ The minister met Tom, the village ne ' er-do-wfell and. much to the latter ' s surprise, shook his hand heartily. I am glad you ' ve turned a new leaf, Thomas, said the good man. Me? returned Tom dubiously. Yes; I was so pleased to see you at pra.ver meeting last night. Oh, said Tom, his face lighting. So that ' s where I was? Peeney — 1 heard they had to wid ' :i the doors for you. Kiki — I heard they gave you muddy water so people couldn ' t see through you. Donna — I have invented a face with powder that doesn ' t come off kissing. Pat H. — Good! How about me as manager of the proving grounds and testing laboratory? — o — ■ Harry Yahne — I want to do some- thing big and clean before I die. Harry Christie — Wash an ele- phant. New Prisoner (on being informed of the rules) — I don ' t want no bath, mister. Can ' t you do me up with one of them there vaccuum cleaners? SURE We Want Your Trade M ' (§si ' r M)i- . ' -j II ' , ;ood rt ' lialjle yoods. h)wesl rjcssihie prices, lair and s [iuirt ' dealiiiLis. politt ' attention will i et it. we can count on you lor a customer. thp: boston stobe D. H. S. RAVEL INGS 19 2 1 -COMPLIMENTS OF— P. J. HYLAND PLUMBING AND HEATING PHONE 356 : : 240 West Monroe Street complimp:nts of CONTER Fine Ice Cream and Soft Drinks ' Phone 92. D. H. S. RAVEL INGS 19 2 1 Conu Cut the Best Grade of Shoes. Oxfords or Pumps in ladies , men ' s and cliildren ' s wear. in and we will show them lo vou. Gay B ros. YOU KNOW WHY IT IS THAT THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE Fort Wayne, Indiana Fully acredited by affiliation with the National Association of accredited Commercial Schools. Is among the few largest schools of its kind; more than 1,500 students last year. Residence school — Home-Study Courses — Employment Department for Interna- tional Graduates. School throughout the year. Students enter at any time. Special term opening upon request. Write for catalog. Y. M. C. A. or Y. W. C. A. Membership Free to Every Student. A peach came walking down the street. She was more passing fair; A smile, a nod, a half-closed eye — And the peach became a pair . — 0 — [ asked her it she rolled them. She said she never tried. Jnst then a mouse ran swiftly by. And now I know she lied. Host — Just a minute! I ' ll light you to the gate — it ' s very dark. Guest— That ' s, all right; I can see in the dark. Why, when I was in Flanders — ! Host — Yes. yes, but you ' re not in Flanders now; you ' re in my carnation bed. Joke Editor — I ' m sorry, but really 1 don ' t see the point to your joke. Contributor — Nonsense! any idiot could see it. It ' s prefectly clear to me. — o Dancer — 1 feel so light on my feet tonight. Dancess — That ' s all right; just so vou don ' t light on mine. Fair Voyager — Why are we sailing along here with the flags at halt- mast? Captain — Out of respect tor the Dead Sea, ma ' am. .Miinh — The iiuniual traiuing boys can drive nails like lightning. Smith — How ' s that? Mincli — They say lightning never strikes twice in the same place. — o — • I stole a kiss the other night: My conscience hurts alack! I ' ll have to go to her tonight And give the darn thing back! — o — Senior — Say, Freshman, you want to keep your eyes open if you stick around here. Freshman — ly ? Senior — Folks will think you are a ' darn tool ' it you go around with them sliut all the time. D. H. S. RAVEL INGS 19 2 1 COAL Wholesale and Retail Truck Service Just Call Phone No. 8 E. L. CARROLL SON SHOES OXFORDS for Men, Women, Boj ' s, Gro ing Girls and Children We specialize in Arnold Shoes for Men; Selby Shoes for Women; and Buster Brown Shoes for Boys, Girls, Misses and Children. Winnes Shoe Store WE SELL SERVICE AS WELL AS CLOTHES w Every article of wearing apparel you buy from us must be worth what you pay for it, or we will make it good. VANCE LINN t D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 1 WHAT ' S IT WORTH TO YOU? We sliow you the latest style toifether with a i uaranked (lualily in every one of our Young Men ' s Suits. Price $25.00 to $40.00 Kalin made elolhes are llie kind s ;entleinen wear. We have tlieir saiiii)les. Teeple Peterson Present Coal Conditions May Chani e Helorc Long. We helieve coal |)riccs to be as low as they will be for a long lime to eonie. Prices on certain grades an- ikjw advancing slightly and we anticipate further advanees. Wliiie consuni|)lion has been light for several months, production has been even lighter. Coal Stocks Are Tlie Smallest in Years. We behi e that i)riets may be much higher a lew ni.inlhs hence. When general business improves tliere may be a suckk ' n active demand for coal, coincident with a decreased ])ro(luctive capacity anti overtaxed Iran.s- ])ortation. Our Advice Is To Buy Coal, Now! DECATUR LUMBER COMPANY D. H. S. RAVEL INGS 19 2 1 coimr Wc Can Give You The Best Quality in Studio Portraiture Home Portraiture Enlarging Copying Kodak Finishing Framing Photo Coloring For a Nice Gift we suggest one of WARREN M. SARGENT ' S I ' fcjP Hand Painted Photographs in •aphs in Oil ADAMS COUNTY EQUITY CO Headquarters for Hay. Grain, Flour. Feed. Coal, Farming Implements and Live Stock. Our Motto: EQUITY means Square Deal to All. F. P. MOORE, Mgr. D . H. S. RAVEL INGS 1 9 2 1 Hundreds of Small Depositors Are ancliorcd among llic clientele ol ' Ihis bank. It is our tlesire to constantly increasi ' this nuni!)ir and your account, altlioui h small, will l)e welcomed here. THE OLD ADAMS COl NTY BANK is a large bank and Decatur ' s men ot large affairs find our resources and e([ui|)ment ami)le for their needs. But this institution is not too large to give the account ot the smallest depositor the most c.iretui attention, and to take an unselfish interest in his (jr her weltarc. We invite your patronage. Old Adams County Bank Resources one and one-half million dollars 1 21 2008 120763 1 129 00