Decatur High School - Ravelings Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1923 volume:

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' RA VELINGS Coinmencemeti t ISunihcr A Published by the Senior Class of l ' )23 Decatur High School, Dccaliir, IiiJiaim D o- o Decatur High School Buildinq o Main Entrance — High School Building 0- MISS MARTHA ALICE TYNER As a last token of our indebtedness to our sponsor, Miss Martha Alice Tyner, we, the Senior Class of ' 23, dedicate this Annual as a slight appi ' eciation to the one who has tided us over so succcssfull a year that we are classed as one of the best classes to graduate from D. H. S. o SCHOOL BOARD R. D. MYERS, President J. S. FALK, Sfcretary MRS. CARRIE THOMAS-HAUBOLD Treasurer o- FOREWORD. The class of ' 23 is now facing that time in life which comes to every student — graduation. As our last duty to our Alma Mater, we are publishing this Commencement Number of Ravelings. It has taken much effort on the part of the Seniors to compile this book, but if we have succeeded in giving to you a living memory of the days spent in D. H. S. during the Years of our Lord, 1922 and 1923, our efforts have not been in vain. We have tried to be original, clever, en- tertaining and serious. We have done our best to make this the best Annual ever published and we hope wc have succeeded. o ChlDRJ Hohne ' 2-3 MOTTO: The door to success is labeled push. FLOWER: Tea Rose. o COLORS: Orange and Black. JFjjv l ijsz S. RICHARD HARKLESS Dick On to victory. Monmouth H. S. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22. D. H. S. ' 23 DORIS WILDER Dory Not so wild as it seems to sound. LiUin Club ' 22. Monmouth H. S. ' 20, ' 21. HAROLD DEVOR ' Zack We ' d hate to guess. A. A. ' 20. ' 21, ' 22, ' ' 23. Latin Club ' 2 1, ' 22, ' 23. Junior Class Play. Senior Class Play. Orchestra ' 21 Band ' 20, ' 21. ?n EJLjij sS. EERXARD CLARK Cocky Me and Mine Overland. A. A. ' 20, ■21, ' 22, ' 23. Football ' 22, ' 23. Glee Club ' 21. FLORENCE YOUSE Yousie ROBERT DANIELS Bob A good stenographer, but you ' d be Yea, Indiana, surprised. A. A. ' 21, ' 22. Glee Club ' 21. ' 22. Freshman Class President. A. A. ' 20, ' 21 ' 22. o Ravelings Staff ' 23. Latin Club ' 21. Junior Class Play. ' ?nVE7LjII G ' S. MERLE FOREMAN Kernel MARCELL.A HOWER Sal ROBERT MYERS Scab Speed and more speed. A. A. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. N. S. C. ' 22. Men and more men. A. A. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Ravelings Staff ' 23. Glee Club ' 20, ' 21. Latin Club ' 21, ' 22. Basket Ball ' 22, ' 23. To see him is to love him. (Patent Pending) A. A. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Glee Club ' 20, ' 21. Senior Class Play. Basket Ball ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Foot Ball ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Base Ball ' 20, ' 21, ' 22. Soph, Class President ' 21. Latin Club ' 23. Miss Cherryblossom. JF JVE7L,IMl S. WILLIAM GAY Gay GERTRUDE CHRONISTER Peggy OSCAR FUELLING Os Work, work, too much work. A. A. ' 20. ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Glee Club ' 21. Second All-State Team ' 23. Foot Ball, ' 20, ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Track ' 22. Class Officer ' 20, ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Treasurer of Glee Club ' 21. Not always seen but always heard. A. A. ' 21. Latin Club ' 21, Junior Class Play. Senior Class Play. Slow but sure. Monmouth High ' 20, ' 21, ' 22. D. H. S. ' 23. t JF JV ' EJLflJSZ S. GERALD KOHNE IRENE YOUSE ARTHUR KIESS Koline ' Sweetie Otsky His friends, there are many. Lest We forget. Self Reliance His foes, are there any? St Joe ' 20. A. A. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. A. A. ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. A. A. ' 20, ' 23. Latin Club ' 21. N. S. C. ' 21. Latin Club ' 21. Junior Class Play. Ravelings Staff ' 23. Senior Class Play. Glee Club ' 21. Glee Club ' 20. Football ' 23. Senior Class Play. Ravelings Staff ' 23. Track ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. J?nVEJL,IJ G-S. MARY BURK LEROY .MANN NEVA GRABER Nab Mann Jackie There ' s nothing lost in being wise. Quiet as a clam. I should worry. A. A. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Glee Club ' 20, ' 21. A. A. ' 20, ' 21. Latin Club ' 21. A A. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. N. S. C. ' 22. Glee Club ' 20. Senior Class Play. Miss Cherryblossom. Glee Club ' 23. Science Club ' 22. ' FnvEji ij G ' S. MARLOWE SCHIEFERSTEIN ROWENA MILLER EARL SHACKLEY •■Bud Milly Pickles Oh, for a natural curl. Cheerful company shortens miles. the He ' s a jolly good fellow. A. A. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Senior Class President ' 23 Monmouth H. S. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22. Glee Club ' 21. Class Treasurer ' 22. Latin Club ' 21. Junior Class Play Glee Club ' 23. Latin Club ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Senior Class Play. J?n rEJL,II S-S. GERALD BUCKMASTER Jerry Smile and tha world smiles with you; cry and you cry alone. MARGARET SMITLEY Migget Forget me not. HERBERT CARPER Curly Long, lank and lean He can always be seen. f A. A, ' 20, ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. President of A. A. ' 23. Yell Leader ' 22, ' 23. Glee Club . Senior Class Play. A. A. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. A. A. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22. Band ' 20. Basket Ball ' 21, ' 22. JFjjve?l ijsz S. JAMES DOWNS FLORENCE DETTINGER CLYDE MYERS Jimmy Flo Taxi Never do today what can be done morrow. Kirkland — yea. Kirkland. Oh, for a Latin Pony. A. A. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Class Treasurer ' 23. N. S. C. ' 22. Junior Class Play. Kirkland H. S. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22. Senior Class Play ' 23. Senior Class Play. Track ' 22, ' 23. Junior Class President ' 22 Track Captain ' 23. Senior Vice-President ' 23. Basket Ball ' 23. Oratorical Contest ' 22. F JVE7L,IJ S. JOHN TEEPLE Johnny KATHRYN DORWIN Katy GORDON ENGELER Squire Rough and Ready A. A. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Foot Ball ' 20, ' 22, ' 23. Basket Ball ' 20, ' 21, ' 22. Base Ball ' 19, ' 20, ' 21, ' 22. Glee Club ' 21. Foot Ball Captain ' 22. Sassy but classy. A. A. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Ravelings Staff ' 20, ' 22, ' 23. Glee Club ' 20, ' 21. Latin Club ' 21, ' 22. ' 23. Treasurer of Latin Club ' 21, ' 22. Secretary ' 23. N. S. C. ' 22. Senior Class Play. Lite is short; so en,ioy it. A. A. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Class Vice President ' 21. Ravelings Staff ' 23. Glee Club ' 21. Junior Class Play. Senior Class Play. Foot Ball ' 20 ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Foot Ball Captain ' 23. All State Team ' 23. i t nv EJi u G-S. ELIZABETH AURAXD Tib WALTER LISTER Walt Men may come, And men may go, But I go on forever. Latin Club ' 21. Glee Club ' 20, ' 21, ' 22. Junior Class Play. Senior Class Play. Miss Cherryblossom. Work and worry. A. A. ' 20, ' 23 Junior Class Play. Senior Class Play. CRYSTAL EALTZELL Cris Basketball and more B. B. A. A. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Ravelings Staff ' 23. Class Officer ' 21. Glee Club ' 20, ' 21. Basket Ball ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Basket Ball Captain ' 23. Senior Class Play. nvEji ij G-S. ESTHER ARCHBOLD Starchy Care is an enemy to lite. A. A, ' 20, ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Ravelings Staff ' 23. Glee Club ' 20, ' 21, ' 22. Junior Class Play. Senior Class Play. GAIL, KERN Skeet He works enough to get him thru, As much as anyone would do. A. A. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Band ' 20, ' 21. Orchestra ' 21. Glee Club ' 21, ' 23. Football ' 22, ' 23. Basket Ball ' 23. Base Ball ' 23. Junior Class Play ' 22. Senior Class Play ' 23. Miss Cherryblossom. HELEN ANDREWS Independence Men are liars All things show it; Once I thought it; Now I know it. A. A. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Senior Class Play. Glee Club ' 20, ' 21. Latin Club ' 21. N. S. C. ' 22. t %. J? nVEJL, ZING ' S. HAROLD NIBLICK Nibby Business — and Irene. A. A. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Ravelings Staff ' 23. Manager Junior Play. Manager Senior Play. Senior Class Play. Glee Club ' 21. Secretary Class ' 20, ' 22. ELLA WORTHMAN Elly Quiet and our favorite. A. A. ' 22. Basketball ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Latin Club ' 21. Glee Club ' 22. LOWELL C. SMITH Doc He ' s in for tun He ' s in for larks But still to duty ' s call he harks. A. A. ' 20, ' 21. ' 22, ' 23. Football ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Track ' 21, ' 22. Track Captain ' 22. Junior Class Play. Senior Class Play. Vice-President of Class of ' 20, ' 22. Ravelings Staff ' 22, ' 23. Editor-in-chief ' 23. Latin Club Pres. ' 23. Latin Club ' 21. ' 22. ' 23. ?H EJ1L,II G ' S. CLARENCE STRICKLER Strick RUTH iMARTIN Redely GEORGE STULTS Stults Energy and brains always help in case it rains. A. A. ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Glee Club ' 23. Latin Club ' 23. Senior Class Play ' 23. Sure and sartin. Glee Club ' 21, ' 23. Quiet and sedate; Alway s there and never lato. Foot Ball ' 23. A. A. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Glee Club ' 23. Band ' 20, ' 21. Senior Class Play. € t nvEji ii G-S. ROBERT HELM Bob INA NOACK Iny CAROL LAKE Governor My motto is Mood. ' Studious and sincere. Humerous and a friend to all. A. A. ' 20, ' 21. ' 22, ' 23. Glee Club ' 23. Junior Class Play. Senior Class Play, Ravelings Staff ' 23. D. H. S. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22, ' 23, A. A. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Latin Club ' 22. N. S. C. ' 21. ' J?n EJlL,II G ' S. RUSSELL SMITH Smitty Mischief, tliy name is Smith. A. A. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. EVANGELINE McCONNEHEY Van Don ' t shirk. A. A. ' 20, ' 21, Class Treasurer ' 20. Secretary ' 23. Glee Club ' 20. Junior Class Play. HARRY SUTTON Satan Always eats, but never a glutton. A. A. ' 20. ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. Glee Club ' 21, ' 23. Latin Club ' 21, ' 22, ' 23. N. S. C. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22. Junior Class Play. Senior Class Play. Treasurer ' 21. ?nVEJlL,IJ GS. LOIS FUHRMAN Cutie WENDELL MACKLLX Slater LYDLA. BOERGER Lid Work and win. Jlonmouth High ' 20, ' 21, ' 22. Day l)y day in every way. I ' m get- ting better and better. Ravelings Staff ' 23. Junior Class Play. Senior Class Play. Foot Ball ' 22, ' 23. Base Ball ' 22. A teacher ' s wife is the life. Monmouth H. S. ' 20, ' 21, ' 22. Glee Club ' 23. Latin Club ' 23. ' J?nvEJUij B-S. ' SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Having begun September S, 1919, we, the Senior Class, have now completed the tour chapters of our career in Decatnr High School. CHAPTER I September S, 1919, the Freshman class of ' 23 began its career in Decatur High School. After the usual rush and bustler of pre- paration had subsided, the following officers were chosen to head our class: President, Robert Daniels; vice president, Lowell Smith; secretary, Harold Niblick; treasurer, Evangeline McCon- nehey; custodian, William Gay; and guardian. Miss Preida Wem- hoff, also our principal. Light blue and silver were chosen as our class colors and the tea rose as our class flower. Later the colors were changed to orange and black. Those days were perilous and full of dangers ' inflicted by watchful Sophs, but two fine affairs were held and enjoyed at the homes of Marcella Hower and Bill Gay, in the first and second semesters respectively. Thus the weeks slipped by and the first chapter ended . CHAPTER 11 Sepfember 3, 1920 we dropped the title of the youngest and became Sophomores in D. H. S. After a few weeks to get back in trim, we assembled together and selected as our executives for our second year: President, Robert Meyers; vice president, Gordon Engeler; secretary. Crystal Baltzell; treasurer, Harry Sutton; William Gay was again elected custodian and Miss Ruth Bowers, now Mrs, Phares N, Hiatt pf Savannah, Georgia, as guardian. Our most eventful and happy days undei- the rank of Sopho- mores can be divided into two classes, i, e. social and athletic. Among the proud winners of their D ' s were: Jack Teeple, John Teeple, Fred Ahr, Gordon Engeler, Lowell Smith, Bill Gay, and Bob Meyers, for football; Jack Teeple and Bob Meyers, for basket- ball. Also on the girl ' s varsity basketball team were representa- tives of our class. The first party was held at the home of James Downs, North Third street, and a more enjoyable occasion could not have been held. At the opening of the second semester we were left without a guardian. Miss Painter, her successor, was chosen however and things progressed merrily until the flying days put an end to the second chapter, CHAPTER 3 September 5, 1921 we joined the ranks of the upper classmen and moved our seats into the East Assembly under the watchful eye of Miss Ossenberg. The following officers were elected: President. James Downs; vice president, Lowell Smith; secretary, Harold Niblick; treasur- er. Earl Shackley; custodian. Bill Gay; guardian, Francis Guild; and yell leader, Meredith Stewart. In athletics, history repeated itself, eight Juniors on the Var- sity football squad received their letters, namely: Lowell Smith, Gail Kern, Gordon Engeler, Wendall Macklin, Bob Meyers, Jack Teeple, John Teeple and Bill Gay. Four men: ' Bob Meyers, Orin Schultz, Jack Teeple and Eldred Cline were awarded D ' s for star basketball work. The Girl ' s basketball v. ' as represented also. t f ' nvEJi n G-S. The year ' s social activities began with a weiner roast, October 15, on, Lutz ' s hill. November 16th the girls entertained the boys at a dinner party given at the home of Kathryn Dorwin. This was followed by a party at the home of Harry Sutton. February 13th, the Junior boys returned the compliment of November 16th with a dance at the Masonic hall. Everybody enjoyed it. Plans were made and the class play seltcted to be given May 5th, wasf a farcial fact Stop Thief. Everything pointed to sue cess and it sure was to the highest of our expectations. The close of the third chapter we find the characters on the stage as follows; Esther Archibold, Archie; Helen Andrews, Skinney; Elizabeth Aurand — Tibby, Crystal Blatzell — Crys. Mary Burk — Jake, Herbert Carper, Carp; Bernard Clark. Nardie; Eldrid Cline, Eddie; James Downs, Jimmie; Harold Devor, Zack; Kathryn Dorwin. Katy; Robert Daniels, Bob; Gordon Engeler. Squire; William Gay, Bill: Neva Graber. Jackie; Marcella Hower. Sal; Robert Helm. Bob; Gail Kern, Skeet; Gerald Kohne, Kohnie; Arthur Kiess, Skeezixs; Carrol Lake, Governor; Clyde Meyers, Taxie; Robert Meyers, Bobbie; Rowena Miller, Ena; Ruth. Martin, Martie; Wendell Macklin, Slater; Evangeline McConnehey, Van; Harold Niblick, Nibble; Harry Sutton, Sarah Hutton; George Stults, Georgie; Clarence Strickler, Strick; Oren Schultz, Schultzie; Earl Shack- ley, Pickles; Lowell Smith, Smithy; Russel Smith, Russ; Meredith Stewart, Red; Jack Teeple, Runt; John Teeple, Teep; Florence Youse, Sweetie; Margaret McCormick, Mugs; Doris Wilder, Wildie; Ella Worthman. Puella; LeRoy Mann, Mann; Gertrude Chronster Peggy; Irene Youse, Yousie; Richard Frisinger, Dick; Merle Foreman, Kernel. CHAPTER 4 In the year of all dead beets, nineteen hundred and twenty- two, we, having obtained all the knowledge that the teachers could bestow upon us in three years, entered our last year in dear old D. H. S. as Seniors. The officers of our unexcelled class for this year were: Presi- dent. Earl Shackley; vice president, James Downs; secretary, Evangeline McConnehey; treasurer, Clyde Meyers; custodian, Wil- liam Gay; yell leader, Gerald Buckmaster, and guardian. Miss Tyner. At the beginning of the year many Seniors made the football team and we feel very proud indeed to have such a fine bunch ol fellows (as these Seniors were) on the most victorious football team or any other kind of team, the history of D. H. S. has ever known. The following men received D ' s for football: John Teeple, Gordon Engeler (Captainl. Bobby Meyers, Bernard Cla rk. Bill Gay, Wendell Macklin, Gail Kern, Jack! Teeple, Lowell Smith and Arthur Kiess. Soon after the football season was over the basketball season opened, and we put many men on the basket- ball floor. The first team Seniors are Jack Teeple (Captain). Bobby Meyers, Gail Kern. The Senior Class Play The Tailor-Made Man was a howling success. The success of the play was due to the untiring efforts of our beloved guardian. Miss Tyner. We are mighty proud of Miss TjTier and we hope that she realizes hovf| much we love her and appreciate all the hard work she did for our class. We want her to know that the Seniors of ' 23 will never forget what a help she was in everything they did and will always remember her as a peach of a Guardian and Pal. The Junior-Senior Reception was a grand success and we wish to thank the Juniors for their fine Reception. We wish; them as prosperous and successful a career in their Senior year as we have known . We hate to leave our dear friends and dear old D. H. S. more than words can express, and we wish the entire school all the success that they can possibly hope for. J?J3VE!I-,II gS. SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the following, realizing that our clays are numbered, and that our successors are anxiously awaiting our last feeble gasp, do hereby recognize this to be our last will and testament. While the impudent Juniors are probably impatient to read this will, we will hesitate here to give the Freshmen and Sopho- mores a few words of advice. You underclassmen have every ad- vantage in the world to make good. First, and most important, is the advantage of our presence in your school lite. You have in us. a shining example of righteousness. While, on the other hand, you have a startling example of what degradation a class may sink to — the Juniors. Therefore, dear children, be good, kind and helpful, and you will pave for yourselves the rough and rocky road to success. Let us, therefore adjure you ,to respect and obey the dying wishes of ours. 1st — We, the Senior Class of 1923, refuse to will Miss Tyner to anybody. But it is our dying wish that all the chewing gum collected by Mr. Hammond from desks, etc, be placed in the care and custody of Miss Angelina Firks. 2nd — I. Earl Shackley, being known as Pickles, do hereby will my job at Fisher Harris ' magnificient cash grocery to Clyde Cline. 3rd — I.Lowell Smith, will my official franchise on the walk- ing privileges on the sidewalks of the western section of our city to any two cute little Juniors who so desire it. 4th — I, Helen Andrews, do bequeath the porch swing priv- ileges at our home on Winchester St., to Clarice. 5th — I, Esther Archbold, will give Hoof to anybody who wants him. but reserve the exclusive rights on the Red Devil for myself. 6th — I, Elizabeth Aurand, alias Tib will my studiousness, my good times, and all male encumbrances to Doris Peters. 7th — We, Crys Baltzell, Marcella Hower and Ella Worth- man, will our positions on the basketball team to any three girls in the Sophomore class. (Don ' t crowd, girls.) Sth — I, Jerry Buckmaster, desire that my popularity be evenly divided among the three classes. My jobs as yell leader and President of the A. A. shall be sold at public auction immediate- ly after my demise. The proceeds to be used for some noble charity. 9th — 1, Mary Burk, will my Crawfordsville friend to Kathryn Nichols. 10th — I, Lydia Boerger, will my abilty to sing to Juanita Thomas. 11th — I, Herbert Carper, will Kathyrn Nichols to Glen Martin. 12th — I, Peggy Chronister, bequeath my curling iron to Lee- Anna Vance. 13th — I, Bernard Clark, will my abilty to blush, and my posi- tion as center on the football team, to Deane Dorwin. 14th — I, Florence Dettinger — (Pardon us. Florence, weep- i ' gly begs us to spare her. as she has only two short pencils to remind her of D. H. S., and she hates to part with them.) 15th — I, Harold Devor, having become a scab barber, do will and bequeath my ability at this trade to Forest Lake. 16th — I, Robert Daniels, having discovered that my talents were hidden in old D. H. S., decided long since to remove myself to a higher institution of learning. After buying a ham sandwich, I find that I have nothing left to leave behind. JV LflMl S. 17th — I, Kathryn Dorwin, wish I had something to will besides Skeet. However, he will be for sale cheap. ISth — I, James Downs, am having a hard time trying to think of anything to will. However, my personal effects, including one- half an inkwell of ink, three sticks of partially used gum, and all my loose (?) change to Don Lammiman. 19th — I, Gondon Engeler, will Doris Peters to anyone. Amenl 20th — I, Merle Foreman, will my job at Kuebler Co., to Clarence Beavers. 21st — We, Oscar Fuelling, Lois Fuhrman, Richard Harkless, and Marlowe Schieferstein, will our privileges of spending the last year of our High School career in old D. H. S. to anyone who wants it. 22nd — 1, William Gay, bequeath my size to Stanley Callow. 23rd — 1, Neva Graber, won ' t will Lowell to anyone. 24th — 1, Bob Helm, will my curly hair to Robert Mills. 25th — 1, Percy Gail Kern, will my troubadour trousers to Don Farr. 26th — I, Arthur Kiess, will my knowledge of Commercial Law to Miss McOrory. 27th — I, Gerald Kohne, will my superflous strength to Danny Koss. 28th — I, Carrol Lake, will my lady friends to Don Hunsicker. 29th — I, Walter Lister, will my long walk to dinner to Carrol Cole. 30th— I, Slater Macklin, will Spark Plug to Basil Covalt. 31st — I, Leroy Mann, bequeath my love of History to Howard Brumley. 32nd — 1, Ruth Martin, will my ability as a typist to George Wlttgenfeldt. 33rd — I, Evangeline McConnehey, will my hatred (?) of all men to Helen Farr. 34th — 1, Robert Meyers, bequeath my natural curly hair to Jack Teeple. 35th — I, Rowena Miller, retu3e to will Don Baker to anyone. 36th — 1. Clyde Myers, will my oratorical ability to Lyle Fee. 37th— 1, Harold Niblick, will the Niblick Dry Goods Co, to Robert Aurand. 3Sth — We, Ina Noack and Doris Wilder, will our ability to speak loudly to Mugs Zwick. 39th — I, Russell Smith, shall take my Flivver with me into the next world. 40th — 1, Margaret Smitley, bequeath my heighth to my sister, Helen. 41st — 1, Clarence Strickler, will my studiousnes ' s to Bud White. 42nd — 1, George Stults. will my job at Fred V. Mills grocery to Charleo Breiner. 43rd — 1, Harry Sutton, will my perpetual grin to Ireta Fisher. 44th — 1. John Teeple, will me Tete-a-Tete ' s in the Ravelings rooms to any two Juniors whom Mr. Worthman s hall select. 45th — I. Florence Youse, will Harry to no one. 46th — 1, Irene Youse. will all my ability to get to school on time to Jack Teeple. This concludes our dying wish. May you cherish our mem- ory in your hearts. We hereby solemnly swear that all the statements herein contained are true to the best of our knowl- edge. We name as our executor. Lew Hammond. Sworn before me this 1st day of May. 1923. Witnesses: Hoot Gibson Mr. Worthman (SEAL) Notary Public: Angelina Firks. ' JF 3V£7L,IJ S. SENIOR CLASS PROPHESY Am de Governor Lake on dis heah train? I sez am de Gov- ernor Lake on dis heali train. sang out the deep bass voice of tlie negro porter as tlie Florida Special arrived at Washington, D. C. on the 23rd day of June 1943. The Governor leisurely arose from his seat and followed the porter off the train and into the depot. Suffering cats! it was none other than our own Carrol who migrated to Forida soon af- ter graduation from D. H. S. When outside the depot, Governor nearly ran into two prom- inent men of the day who were: Speaker of the House, Gerald Buckmaster and Senator Bernard Clark of Inaiana. This is indeed a spendid surprise, yelled Jerry when he recognized Gov.; but the Gov. was so overcome by his first visit to Washing- ton that he neither saw nor heard. Well, go on with your yarn, Jerry, said Bernard. Let ' s go down here to this classly little cafe and talk over old times. Where was I? Oh yes, I was saying that Mary Burk Buckmaster and I are comfortably settled in our little Bungalow at Preble. You remember my sensational divorce ease when my first wife Ina Noak sued me for divorce. Ina is at the head of a circus traveling Europe at present. Well, I ' m glad your happy now. I never got married, you know. Marcella Hower sued me for breach of promise a few years ago. At present she is running an orphanage for stray cats at Monmouth on the proceeds of the suit. You aren ' t really kidding are you Nardy? asked Jerry, and as he caught sight of the cafe, he added, Kern Cafe, Gosh! that makes me think of Skeet, doesn ' t it you? ' Deed it does, answered Nardy as they stepped inside the door. They were greeted by the smiling proprietor who proved to be none other than Skeet. You wouldn ' t have known him for he was six and one-half feet tall and weighed 300 pounds. Do sit down, boys. I ' m sorry my wife isn ' t here. You re- member Kathryn Dorwin, she and the children have just gone over to call on Rev. Clyde Myers and his wife, formerly Ruth Martin. By this time Jerry and Nardy had seated themselves and were thinking over old school days. Let me see, said Jerry, that has been 20 years ago that we were all together. It is so hard to keep track of them with so many in foreign countries. It surely is, said Nardy, I just got a letter last week from Harold Niblick. He and Irene Youse Niblick are in Africa teach- ing the Africans how to use rouge. They met Dick Harkless and his wife, formerly Doris Wilder, who are taming elephants. Then there ' s Neva Graber and her husband, Lowell Smith, who moved to Alaska and propagated a new species of icebergs, guaranteed to keep their bulk and shape in the torrid zones, said Skeet. Well, what did you think of James Downs and Peggy Chron- ister Downs, going to China as missionaries? There ' s Gerald Kohne, who with his wife, formerly Florence Dettinger, are living in South America now. Dou you mean to say that Nardy Clark is the only one en- joying sin.g!e blessedness and that they ' ve all moved to Europe? asked Jerry. J?nVEJlL,II G-S. Why, ot course not, answered Skeet. There ' s Helen An- drews who runs the hair dressing parlor tor bald headed men just around the corner. There ' s John Teeple who owns a chewing gum factory back home. Say, I just about forgot to tell you, said Jerry, You re- member Harry Sutton acd horse racing? Well, he ' s at the head of the horse racing at Bellmont Park. His wife, formerly Florence Youse, is much against betting, but that makes Harry no differ- ence. They say Gordon Engler is the best jockey on the track. He, with his wife, Elizabeth Aurand, are living in Decatur. Last year a circus came to town, and say. Bill Gay was the manager and Rowena Miller was managing Bill. Clarence Strickler was the living skeleton and Walter Lister, the lion tamer. Yes, I remember that circus and Pickles and his wife Van had charge of the side shows. Ha! Ha! Some circus, too, added Nardy. Skeet continued: I heard that Oscar Fuelling went around the world seven times in a Ford and a birch bark canoe, and came back and married Crystal Baltzell. I just about forgot to tell you that Lois Fuhrman is very popular in Washington since she started the new political party, advocating only one mar- riage for each woman, since Lydia Boerger ' s been married .3 times and Lois hasn ' t been married at all. Lydia ' s present husband is George Stults. She divorced Arthur Kiess last week. Russel Smith and Margaret Smitley are on a ranch in Colo- rado, said Jerry. And Merle Foreman and LeRoy Mann are doing cootie research work in Iceland for the Science Depart- ment of D. H. S. Bob Daniels is the Science instructor. Did you hear about Wendell Macklin? asked Skeet, Of course you didn ' t; so I ' ll tell you. He had faith in the ouija board, and, according to its directions, has been going to the most remote corners of he earth in search of a wife. He return- ed last week and married Ella Worthman. Bob Helm accompan- ied him part of the time but is now trying to reconcile himself by managing a ranch in Montana. Reconcile, what do you mean? asked Nardy. Say, said Jerry, do you mean to say you don ' t remember his notorious affair with the princess of Zula? Well, he was re- jected. We must be getting back now, said Nardy. AH this talk has been deightful, but we must not forget the affairs of the Na- tion. Besides, Jerry, I have a new bill to introduce this after- noon. Well, really, what is it? asked Skeet. In behalf of Bob Myers, head of he street cleaning depart- ment, I have promised to introduce a bill called More Pillows for Street Cleaners. Fine. A good idea, said Jerry. Say, folks, I just about forgot to say that Esther Archbokl married Hoot Gibson and now is running a peanut stand at Bobo. Yes, and they ' re good peanuts, too. I always buy mine at Bobo, said Nardy. Say, ' Skeet ' , said Jerry, I surely wish you could attend this afternoon ' s sessions. Harold Devor, Ambassador to England, will speak by radio this afternoon. Herbert Carper will make announcements by radio, concerning the affairs of the Russian government. Surely would like to attend, said Skeet. Well, good-bye folks, and my regards to those at home. Good-bye, answered Jerry, My regards to Kathryn. Nardy said nothing, as he was already half way to the Senate dreaming ot peanut roasters, cat orphanages and political parties headed by ladies. ' J nVE lL,IMB-S. « SENIOR CLASS PLAY The Senior Class Play A Tailor-Made Man was given Feb. i3, in the High School Auditorium. The first scene of the play opened in a tailor shop which Mr. Huber owned. His daughter, Tanya, was his bookkeeper. His other two assistants were Peter McConkie and John Paul Bart. John Paul had very high ambitions and knew that thty could never be realized in a tailor shop; so he decided to use a dress suit which had been left in the shop to be pressed, by Mr. Jellicot, a society man. and go to a very exclusive ball to be given at the Stanlaws. Pomeroy, Jellicot ' s valet came for his clothes but John Paul promised to deliver them as soon as they were finished. So Pomeroy left but not until he had told why Jellicot was so anxious to go to the ball. The reason was that Jellicot had saved Nathan ' s life (Nathan was the President of a ship building corporation and a very prominent man.) He had done it by catching a stone in his hat, that was hurled at Nathan ' s head Atcer Pomeroy ' s depar- ture, John Paul donned Jellicot ' s dress clothes. Tanya was scan- dalized at first but finally saw the necessity after John Paul had explained. John Paul arrived at the Stanlaw ' s ball when the party was in full swing. There he told Jellicot ' s story to Nathan without mentioning any names, and since Nathan had not asked the name of the man, he thought John Paul was the man. Of course every- one immediately accepted him because he was a friend of Nathan. Even the exclusive Mrs. Stanlaw and her daughter fell victims of his charms. Before the evening was over Nathan had offered John Paul a high position in his office and he had accepted. Scene 3 was laid in John Paul ' s office. Here John Paul man- aged to step a strike which was to be called in the ship yards. He also talked with Mrs. Stanlaw and her daughter, Corinne. Corriue had urged her mother to ask him to visit them at their summer home. Of course Corinne was in love with John Paul! Tanya Huber also called upon John Paul and she was found alone in his office by Dr. Sonntag, who was Tanya ' s fiance and John Paul ' s private secretary. Of course Dr. Sonntag became very angry and said that he would tell everyone of the means by which John Paul had worked his way into; society. John Paul decided to tell the papers himself before Dr. Sonntag could do so. This he did. The last scene was laid in the tailor shop. Mrs. Stanlaw and Corinne informed Mr. Huber that they never knew John Paul very well, after they found that the newspaper story was cor- rect. Afterwhile they very haughtily withdrew. John Paul came back for his old job and asked to see Tanya, but Mr. Huber did not consent. Mrs. Dupuy, a society divorcee, who had been quite infatuated with John Paul, told her daughter not to trust a man with John Paul ' s shifty eyes. At that point Mr. Nathan was an- nounced. He asked John Paul to return to his office; that he wanted him more than ever after all that had happened. Mrs. Dupuy immediately claimed him as a good friend and recalled all that she had said against him. Mr. Huber asked him if he would care to see Tanya. John Paul answered that he desired to do so very much. When Tanya heard that John Paul was going back to Nathan ' s office she was very glad and said at the same time that she wished him every kind of luck. But John Paul said that he would have no luck in that world unless Tanya would go with him. Tanya consented and everything ended happily. J?nVEJJL,II G ' S. Immediately after the play a picture was taken of the cast. The whole play was very much enjoyed by all who attended and many declared that it was the best play ever given by the High School. Of course the Seniors agreed with everyone who said] this. The play was very ably directed by Miss Tyner, the Senior ' s beloved guardian. .4 number of songs were sung between acts by the Senior Boy ' s Quartette. Gail Kern. Robert Helm, Harold De vor and Robert Meyers with Marcella Hower, as pianist, made up the quartette. L.vdia Boerger and Gail Kern also sansj several duets. The following are those who made up the cast: Mr. Huber, a tailor James Downs Tanya Huber, his daughter Gertrude Chronister Peter McConkie, his first assistant Harold Devor Mr. Rowlands, a newspaper man Walter Lister Dr. Sonntag, a scholar Gordon Engler Mr. Nathan, a financier Earl Shackley Mr. Grayson, his secretary Robert Meyers John Paul, The Tailor-MadeMan Lowell Smith Mr. Jellicot, a Yachtsman Harry Sutton Pomeroy, his valet Gerald Buckmaster Mr, Stanlaw, a millionaire Harold Niblick Mrs. Stanlaw, his aristocratic wife Kathryn Dorwin Ccrinne, their daughter Helen Andrews Wheating, their butler Richard Frisinger SOCIETY PEOPLE Mr. Fitzmorris Gerald Kohne Mrs. Fitzmorris Elizabeth Aurand Bobbie Westlake Gail Kern Mr. Carroll Robert Helm Mr. Crane Richard Harkless Mr. Fleming Arthur Kiess Mrs. Kitty Dupuy, a divorcee Esther Archbold Bessie, her daughter Mary Burk Miss Shayne, a stenographeil Evangeline McConnehey Mr. Whitcombe, a business man Clyde Myers Labor Delegates Mr. Russell Clarence Strickler Mr. Flynn George Stults Mr. Cain Wendall Macklin tf H ' S ' ft 1 : „ i ' ' ■■ ■ 4m ' I M 1 :.J j  « ™ Hi MmJt ' «P L ' 1.1 Rl ' 1 4 f t t s 4 J Iff r  It r 1 m fl ' ' i • m CAST FOR A TAILOR-MADE MAN FnvE7L ijsz S. SENIOR CLASS SONGS (Tune: ' Till We Meet Again. ) Chorus No. 1 We hate to say that we must leave you. Yet you all know it is true We ' d change our place to Junior. We ' d be a Soph. We ' d even be a Freshman So that we could stay here; soon they ' ll all know that. What we ' re saying Is all too true. Oh, yes, too true; so with a tear and not a smile. School — We say goodbye to you. Chorus No. 2 Old Nineteen Twenty-Three is slipping Out of your way. it is true, But find a class, our equal. One that will be As good in every way as we have been while with you. Soon you will find that You will miss us, But we can ' t stay a ' .ways; So bid old Twenty-Three goodbye now. We wish that we could stay. ( Tune: Who ' ll Take Our Place ) — 1— All good things must have an end — So the poets say. Our school days, like all the rest. Will end on some May day. But bsfore we say farewell. We ' d like tor some of you to tell. — 2— As we leave those that we love; As goodbye we say, We will hope ' tis for the best That each must go his way. As we part we wonder who Ever loved a school so true. Chorus Who ' ll take our place in this school when we ' re gone? Who ' ll have the brains, make the gains, from then on? Who ' s gonna try, like us, to get by? What ' U you do as soon as we ' re through? There isn ' t a class who can do things like we do. Who ' l take our pace with the Profs., day by day? Who ' ll make thj grade? in our wonderful way? If you love D. H. S. Let us hear you confess. Tell us who ' ll take our place when we ' re gone? ?n EJIL,II G-S. FAREWELL WORDS Dear Members of Class of ' 23: — During the past four years, each one of you has tried to pre- pare himself for Life ' s School. Each member has also select- ed a goal. The teachers are hoping that your ambitions and your energies have been well directed. Often during your high school years have we disregarded your wishes and desires; how- ever, we have always meant it well. Now, as you are leaving us and are ready to step out into the arena of the world ' s progress, please fight for your supreme ideal and goal It will mean work — yes — hard work. You will not find clear sailing. Wise men tell us that every ambitious, energetic man or woman will have to endure lessons of bitter experience. It is an easy task to be- come a disreputable citizen; but it is real hard work to become an honorable citizen. In saying Good-Bye, let me quote you the words of the Teacher of all teachers: Be ye the salt of the earth. Chemistry has taught you that salt is savory, purifyng and preservative — consequently the teachers, principal and I, want you to take your respective place in life and help to cleanse, preserve and add a more wholesome flavor to human existence. My best wishes are for you.— M. F. WORTHMAN, Superintendent. To the Class of ' 23: — And now Seniors, you are to say farewell to your high school days. By four years of hard work you have attained the honor of graduation. The very best wishes of your high school attend you and we are all glad to honor you tor what you have accom- plished. We are proud of you and your achievement. However, don ' t get chesty over it, for, by finishing this lap of your life race, you have brought yourselves face to face with commence- ment of a new era of life and life ' s duties. You have become beginners again, and while we are glad to do honor for what you have accomplished, we want to impress upon you that most of the world will honor or despise you largely for what you do or fail to do in the new era ' s ahead of you. You proved that you can succeed. Now take a little time to pride yourselves on what you have done and then boldly plunge in to do well, other and still larger measures of life ' s work. PAUL, W. LINTON Principal. ' HVEJl II isS. LAW OF AVERAGES House of Representatives, 999,769.66 Congress Passed by the House of Congress this 19th day of May, in the Year o£ Our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty- Three. In order to secure a more efficient co-operation among the Seniors of 1923, we, the Committee of Weights and Measures, give the following statistics that heretofore have not been reported. In averaging the waist measure of the Senior Class of 1923, a peculiar coincident was noticed. The average waist measure tallied exactly with that of Helen Andrews. (Note: See G. Engeler for exact figures of the same)- The average collar size was found to be 15. Of course, this excluded Jerry Buckmaster, for when his size was averaged in, the figures were raised to IS. Considering that 18 would be an unfair average to present, t he committee has decided to exclude Gerald ' s size from the average. The hat size average was probably more difficult to compute than any other, as the heads, on experiment, were found to be bigger on some days than others. But thinking it over, we have decided to be modest with the question and make the average 5 1-16. Spark Plug (owned by Slater Macklin) and Pegasus (owned by Chalkwater Philips) are the only horses in the class. Though Pegasus has the best intelligence, Sparky has the best of Pegas- us in speed. Therefore, we are forced to find the two horses to be on a par, and if you desire to see the average, plea§e call at the Macklin stables from 1 to 4 o ' clock. We hereby swear and certify that the above statements are true. Hon. Sylvester Skink Hon. Samuel Perkins Sworn and certified before me this 19th day of May, 1923. (SEAL I Lew Hammond Notorious Public Mayor of School, City of Decatur. My term expires too soon. i Success To The Good Sh F 2J ' JUNIDR5 ■ j ' ?nVE7L,JI G-S. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY CHAPTER 1 The Junior class began its session as Freshmen in Decatur High School on Sept. 15, 1920. The class at the time had an en- rollment of sixty members. To this number were added twenty- six members at the beginning of the second, semester. After getting started on our high school career, we elected our officers. They are as follows; Guardian, Mr. Smith; President. Ervin Steele; vice president, Niles White; secretary, Deane Dor- win; treasurer, Josephine Suttles; custodian, Robert Brandyberry. After much deliberaton we chose old rose and grey as class colors and the violet as the class flower. The first party was held at the home of Harriett Myers. The evening was spent in playing games and getting acquainted. De- lightful refreshments were served and everyone had a good time. Our second class party was held at the home of Florence Mag- ley, near Monmouth. Part of the class went in machines and the rest made the trip on the interurban. As there was a field near by we had plenty of room to play such games as blind man ' s buff and others. We all agreed that we had the time of our life at the Magley home. Class Day, our stunt won the admiration of all the other classes. Our speaker, Alfred Buxton, made an excellent speech for our class. We tore up our gi ' een caps, showing that we had gotten over our bashfulness and other traits that Freshmen usually possess. CHAPTER 2 In the Sop homore year fifty-five members were enrolled. We quickly took our places and were ' soon at work. A few days after school began, we held a meeting and elected our officers. They were as follovps: Guardian, Miss Agnes Selle- meyer; President, Deane Dorwin; vice president, Harriet Meyers; secretary, Margaret Zwick; treasuer, Florence Biggs; custodian, Robert Brandyberry. At this meeting we selected green and white as colors, and the sweet pea as the class flower. Nov. 25, we held our first class party at the home of Herriett Myers. Everyone enjoyed the evening spent in playing games, contests and other amusements. Delicious refreshments were served. At the beginning of the second semester, twenty-five more pupils were added to our number. Feb. 14, Valentine Day, the girls invited the boys to attend a class party given at the home of Jestine Hocker in their honor. Nearly every boy in the class accepted, the invitation. The evening was spent in playing games and dancing. The boys called it a real party. The boys, in return for the compliment paid them by the girls, on Valentine Day showed their good sport and invited the girls to a party at the Masonic hall. Games were played and an indoor track-meet was held. Punch and wafers were served. After the track meet the rest of the evening was spent in dancing. The girls gave nine rahs for the boys. Even as Sophomores we were represented in athletics, having Deane Dorwin and Ervin Steele on the varsity basketball team. CHAPTER 3 At the beginning of our Junior year forty-seven were enroll- ed. Tliey are as follows: Mary Baumann, Clarence Beavers, Flor- ence Biggs, Lyde Boerger, Howard Brumley, Marie Burnett, Mil- ' J?nVEJlL,IX G ' S. dred Butler, Paul Castle, Earl Chase, Deane Dorwin, Glennis Elzey, Mild red Elzey, Lucile Engle, Cordelia Engelmann, Don Farr, Forrest Gilpen, Gladys Gilpen, Naomi Helm, Jesteen Hocker,, Gor- don Holmes, Hettie Ann Houk, Helen Kocher, Dale Koos, Mabelle Ladd, Florence Magley, Carl Mann, Margaret McCormick, Charles McGill, Esta Mcintosh, Robert Miller, Harriett Myers, Henry Nei- reiter, Thelme Peterson, Mary Poling, Clarence Roe, Boyd Rayer, Harold Sheets, Helen Smitley, Clarence Spuller, Ervin Steele. Naomi Stults, Jestine Stults, Josephine Suttles, Lola Swartz, Juanita Thomas, Niles White, Paul Whittenbarger and Margaret Zwick. Sept. 22, we held a class meeting and elected the following officers: Guardian, Miss Agnes Sellemeyer; President, Deane Dor- win; vice president, Don Farr; secretary, Florence Biggs; treasur- er, Clarence Beavers; custodian. Dale Koos; yell master, Ervin Steele. Oct. 10. we had our first class party in the form of a marsh- mallow and weiner bake at Bellmont Park. We met at the school and were taken to the park in cars and trucks. After the feed we played ghost, packed grandfather ' s trunk, and told stories. Every- body had a wonderful time! Dec. 22, the Juniors were entertained at the home of Juanita Thomas. We attended the basketball game played with Bippus, so we arrived at the party rather late. The evening was spent in playing hearts and dancing. A delicious luncheon was served. Santa presented each a doll, whistle, or tin horn. Each Junior gave a wonderful display of oratory in payment of same. We de- parted next morning, but we all agreed that we certainly had a wonderful time at the Thomas home. During the year we were sorry to lose six of our classmates, Charles McGill having gone to Michigan, Esta Mcintosh to Fort Wayne. Clarence Roe to Huntington and Ervin Steele to Kokomo. Lydia Boerger and Paul Castle joined the Seniors. But we were reinforced by Robert Aurand, Cecil Bess, G. Fike. Herman Lee, Walter Miller, Mary Patterson, Richard Myers, Naomi Schnepp, Milton Swearinger, Luzerne Urick, Helen Whit- right and Prank Yahne. Ruth Castle of Memphis. Tenn., joined us recently making a total of fifty-four Juniors. The Juniors were represented in athletics, especially in bas- ketball. Deane Dorwin, Ervin Steele, Niles White, Don Farr, Walter Miller, and Milton Swearinger lead the class in basket- ball, but we were represented also in football and track. The Juniors carried away the honors by having the highest average and having more students on the honor roll than any other class. We are not sorry that we have the intelligence to back us up. We hope to have just as good, it not better, record at the close of next year. Next year we ' ll be Seniors, Great Seniors, wise and bold. And still of all the classes We ' ll be the best ' tis told. JUN IOR CLASS ' J nVEJLflXJB-S. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY The Junior Class play And Home Came Ted, was given l)e- fore a large audience with great success. The orchestra enter- tained the audience excellently before and between the acts of the play. The actions in the play demanded good talent and we surely had plenty of it. The list of characers who took part in the play were: Skeet Kelley, the clerk Donald Farr Diana Garwood, the heiress Margarst Zwick Ira Stove, the villian Niles White Aunt Jubilee, the cook Glennis Blzey Mr. Man, the mystery Deane Dorwin Jim Ryker, the lawyer Howard Brumley Mollie Macklin, the housekeeper Helen Kocker Henrietta Darby, the widow Jestine Hocker Ted, the groom Earl Chase Elsie, the bride . ' .Harriet Meyers Senator McCorkle, the father Donald Lammiman The parts were excellently acted and all deserve much cred it for their talent. The action of the comedy occured at the Rip Van Winkle Inn, in the Catskill Mountains, and the plot had to do with a strug- gle for supremacy in a furniture factory between Ted G-ilmore, the rightful heir, and Ira Stove, an unscrupulous adventurer. The stockholders in the factory were to have their annual meet- ing, and, according to the by-laws, every stockholder must regis- ter with the attorney by midnight preceding the meeting. Ted had not appeared and there was much agitation in the hotel. Mollie and Skeet Kelly went to meet the last train and he did not come. Mollie and Skeet at last fixed up or persuaded a young civil engineer to impersonate the missing Ted. The plan seem- ed to be working well, when the lawyer, Jim Ryker, says that he is personally acquainted with the real Ted. Mollie and Skeet did not know what to do when the lawyer suddenly disappeared and the engineer was formally presented as the young heir. The real Ted had been a boyhood lover of a comic old maid and the en- gineer is kept busy trying to escape the maid and at the same time, trying to further his own heart in Diana Garwood. Ted ap- peared with his wife and is hid in the basement by Mollie. That night the same shares of stock are stolen from the hotel. The next morning a deaf old farmer appeared and the lady from Honolulu proved to be the lawyer ' s ex-wife. Ted turned out to be some one else and the engineer proved to be the real Ted. The farmer turned out to be Jim, and the furniture factory was saved. Mol- lie, the faithful little housekeeper, married Skeet, the boy from the Bowery. FnVEJlLfll G ' S. JUNIOR CLASS RECEPTION t The K. o£ P. home was gaily decorated for the Junior recep- tion, given May IS, The reception room was decorated in the Senior colors, black and gold and tea roses, the class flower. The program consisted of class songs, playlets, dialogues and instrumental solos. Following the program, we were ushered into the dining room, which was decorated in green and white, the Junior class colors, and sweet peas, the class flower. Southern smilax and candles formed the center-piece of the table. The orchestra, which was screened by palms, furnished de- lightful music. Toasts were given between courses with Deane Dorwin, pres- ident of the Junior class, presiding as toastmaster. Clever fa- vors were given. Later we proceeded to the dance hall which was gaily decorated in purple and gold — High School colors. Everybody agreed it was the best reception ever given a Senior class. JUNIOR CLASS SONG (Tune of Song of Alpha. ) We will sing a song to Juniors, Wherever they may be, May these happy days be cherished. In our fondest memories. Where the green and white are floating ' Neath an Indiana sky. We will sing a song to Juniors And our dear Decatur High. SOPHOMORES fomt. 2 J 42) Sophomore Class History CHAPTER I On a bright September day in the year of nineteen and twenty- one, seventy-three green Freshmen trotted over to the Higli School The Seniors thought they liart never cast their learned eyes on a greener bunch. The Freshies received, what they thought to be a compliment from the Junior Class. It was quoted as follows: It this High School should catch on fire, it could not burn down with those Freshies in it. The first business meeting of the Freshman Class was held Tuesday, October 11th, 1921. The following officers were elected: President, Donald Hunsicker; vice president, Clyde Cltne; secre- tary, Eloise Lewton; treasurer, Ruth Tinkham; and custodian, James Leonard. October 15, 1921, we had our second class meet- ing under the abli| leadership of Miss McCrory and Miss Gay. We chose as our motto, flower and colors the following: Motto — The joy that you give to others is the joy that comes back to you. Flower — Pink and white sweet peas. Colors — Grey and silver. We held our first class party at the home of Hubert Fuhrman. Everything was decorated in Hallowe ' en colors as it was near Hallowe ' en. Delicious refreshments were served and a good time reported by all who attended. Our second class party was held at Belmont Park. The pupils and teachers went out after school and( enjoyed a ball game be- tween the High School and the General Electric. At six o ' clock we bad supper. The menu was as follows: baked beans, potato salad, pickles, olives, deviled eggs, ice cream and cake. Later we played games and enjoyed victrola music. This ended bur first year in D. H. S. CHAPTER n Having proven to our upper classmen that we were no long- er the green freshmen of 1921, they gladly bestowed upon us the name of Sophomores, which we gladly received. Our great class having decreased a bit, we entered under the following names: Marguerite Kosht Mugs, Esther Biggs Es. M. J. Hoffman Skinny, Roy Wittenbarger Witty, Charles Click Squint, Nellie Brodbeck Nel, Eloise Lewton Bebe, Leah Colter Topsy, Charles Raymond Chas, Katharine Nickols Kate, Helen, Eady Mike, Harold Martin Mart, Lila Mumma Lil, Helen Christen Christy, Robert Throp Bob, Jeanette Steele Nutty, Robert Strickler Bob, Glen Beavers Shorty, Carrol Cole Chick, Lyle Fee Ike, Francis Ellsworth Frans, Paul Spooler Bashful, Katharyne Hyland Kate, Chalmer Ever- ett Chal, Ralph Kenworthy Aaron, Donald Hunsicker Oscar, Jeanette Clark Net, Marguerite Lankenau Mugs, Audley Mosure And, Rowland Fowler Specks, Clarence Lightfoot Clary, Carl Tucker Tuck. Edgar Steele Ed, Richard Miller Dick, Clyde Cline Cliny, Herbert Fuhrman Herb, Prank Marbaugh Mart, James Leonard Alen, Edwina Wilder Tiny, Mary Mackliu Meme, Harold Lawson Shrimp, Esther Kuckle- han Cooky, Byron Reber By, Marilyn Wherry Red, and Molly Haugh Punk. On September loth we held our first class meeting and chose Missi Workman for our Guardian. And we also elected the follow- ing officers: Donald Hunsicker, president; Clyde Cline, vice pres- ident; Helen Christen, treasurer; Lee A. Vance, secretary; Harold Lawson, doorkeeper; and Carrol Cole, yell leader. October 27, 1922, a class meeting was called to make plans for a party to be given at the home of Jeanette Steele, October 30. The teachers were invited . The evening was spent in playing games and hunting up stolen articles, as you know, this was Hallowe ' en. Refreshments were: ice cream and cake, candy and punch. All members departed for home having had a jolly good time. This my gentle readers concludes our history until next year. SOPHOMORE CLASS ' J?nvE7i-,iN:E-S. FRESHMEN CLASS HISTORY Sept. 13, 1922, the Decatur High School was highly honored, because on that memorable day the following pupils enrolled in Freshman Class: Helen Beard, Elsie Blackman. Edith Mae Bell, Walter Baker, Viola Gilbert, Doyle Johnson, Gretchen Kocher, Juanita Lenhart, Robert Macklin, Doris Peters, Eleanor Pumph- ey, Ireta Fisher, Clarice Andrews, Josephine Anderson, Lloyd Beal. Raymond Brandyberry, Bertha Baughman. Monai Butler, Helen Farr, Edna Haugh, Harry Houer, Phyllis Kosht, Donald Le- Brun, Wallace Miner, Wayne Peterson, Pearl Ruckman, Lela Retfy, Lloyd Yoiise, Daniel Neireiter, Herman Gerod, Clifford Mann, Richard Bogner, Fay Krugh, Robert Fritag, Glen Martin, Hubert Meyers, Lee Lightfoot, Martha Titus, William Smith, John Johnson, Ruth Johnson, Harold Owens, Evangeline Spar and Marie Hilton. At the beginning of the year two of the students moved away. They were Juanita Lenhart and Wallace Miner. The first class meeting was held about two weeks after school opened. We chose Mr. Gibson as our guardian and elect- ed the following ofBcers: President, Walter Baker; vice-presi- dent, Clarice Andrews; secetary, Gretchen Kocher; treasurer, Lloyd Beal, and custodian, Wayne Peterson. Blue and silver were chosen tor class colors. At the beginning of the second semester, the following stu- dents entered our honored class: Elsie Blackman, Frances Noak, Marian Blackman, Mary Burrel, Lloyd Ahr, Basil Covault, Stella Draper, Harrieta Elzey, Cecil Lux, Orval Fisher, Clarence Merry- man, Violet Neireiter, Doris Yoeum, Ethel Hammond, Paul Wyandt, Mabel Staley, Robert Zwick, Kenneth Runyon, Stanley Callow, Joseph Bebaut, Marie Ritter and Miles Baker. Not one of the class so far has been recognized as the future President of the United States or a second Cain, but we feel sure that the world will soon awake and realize the value of the Fresh- man Class of 1923. Let ' s go! Blue and Silver. m t vX B Br IP i HIGH SCHOOL. . 9 I J 1 ■-.-.. ■ ■■. fetr ' .- - .■■■■-■■ HS-STS - Al] SSL ' m, At at 1. ' ' H fc ' ' . Ek B Ir SP ' S ' -.Als a. ' ' . ill ' ' f jj-j . JH aB « ' '  « ' ' b f l « i; ._ ii4 V t I Hh .vi 4 .!■■ lin f ' - - .s n . — f H H H-i Wn HaBI v ' ' B S ' IB sH 7-=-- -- ,_-;- ' ' • - -•= ' 1 - . .s FRESHMEN CLASS f rLuB5 ' ' 7. J nvEji ij G-S. PEP CHAMPS The Pep Champs were organized for the purpose of promot- ing more interest and yelling at the basketball games. These girls can tertainly make some noise, as has been demonstrated. The Pep Champs are easily distinguished from other girls at the games by their purple caps with the gold letters, PEP-C on them They also carry small pennants. They had a pot-luck supper in the Domestic Science rooms February 23, 1923, before the game with the Young America High School team. About forty-flve girls were present. The following girls are members of this organization: Miss Sellemeyer, Kathryn Dorwin, Eloise Lewton, Helen Christen, Mary Macklin, Gladys Gilpen, Margaret Jane Hoffman. Florence Magley, Lee Anna Vance, Jeauette Steele, Edwina Wild- er, Ruth Castle, Marion Blackman, Harriett Myers, Helen Farr, Tresaella Murphy, Evangeline McConnehey, Elizabeth Aurand, Katherine Nichols, Martha Titus, Josephine Anderson, Mary Pat- terson, Irene Youse, Monai Butler, Mable Staley, Hettie Ann Houk, Leah Colter, Clarice Andrews, Mary BaUghman, Crystal Baltzell, Glennis Elzey, Marcella Hower, Josephine Suttles, Kath- erine Hyland, Florence Dettinger, Gretchen Kocher, Mary Burrell, Margaret Lankenau, Pearl Ruckman, Phyllis Kosht, Jesteen, Hocker, Margaret Smitley, Thelma Peterson, Marie Burnett, Naomi Schnapp, Helen Beard, Florence Youse, Helen Smitley, Doris Rily Peters, Florence Bowen, Lela Reffy, Mary Poling, Katherne Dixon, Florence Biggs, Ella Worthman, Mildred Butler, Cordelia Englemann, Jeanette Clark, Marguerite Kosh, Mildred Elzey, Elsie Blackman and Helen Eady. BOYS GLEE CLUB The boys ' Glee Club is composed of a group of wide-awake boys who are interested in music. Due to the rush during the football season, it was impossible for organization until the early part of the second semester. They always showed a good spirit toward singing and much enthusiasm was shown in the Operetta, The Fire Prince by Henry Hartley. The following boys are active members in the Glee Club: Paul Castle, Harold Sheets, Charles Breiner, Milton Swearenger, Howard Brumley, Walter Lister, Boyd Rayer, Richard Myers, Gail Kern, Robert Helm, Chauncey Clem, Harold Devor, Niles White, Francis Ellesworth, Marlow Scheifferstein and Earl Chase. BOYS QUARTET We, the Senior Class, are very proud of the boys ' Quartette, especially because they are all members of our class. They are all good singers and have entertained us many times, particularly at our Christmas program and the Senior class play. They were always asked to give encores. Their popular and amusing songs never failed to please. They have an accomplished accompanist, also a member of our class, namely Marcella Hower. The boys composing this quartette are: Robert Meyers, Gail Kern, Harold Devor and Robert Helm. FnvEJi ij G ' S. GIRLS GLEE CLUB The Girls Glee Club met last October in the assembly for oganization. The following officers were chosen; president, Katharine Hyland; viee-presitlent, Hettie Ann Houk; secretary and treasurer, Josephine Suttles. The purpose of it is to develop talent; to render public ser- vice, and to develop a taste for good music. The club motto is: Never B, Never B, Always B. The color chosen for the club is pink and white. The flower is the pink rose. The girls sang several beautiful numbers at the dedication of the new auditorium. February 9, 192. ' 3. This service w ' as much appreciated as was shown in the applause given by the crowd. The girls worked with much enthusiasm and determination, and this same spirit was manifest in the Operetta, The Fire Prince by Henry Hadley. The following girls belong to the Glee Club: Lydia Boerger, Hettie Ann Houk, Margaret Jane Hoffman, Lilah Mumma, Kath- aryne Dixon, Esther Biggs, Marguerite Lankenau, Leah Coltar. Marguerite Kosht, Margaret Zwick, Mary Baughman, Jeannette Steele, Mary Patterson, Harriett Myers, Josephine Suttles, Mary Macklin, Jesteen Hocker, Lola Swartz, Naomi Stultz, Florence Magley, Margaret McCormick, Helen Whitrlght, Geraldine Fike, Ruth Martin, Katherine Hyland, Eloise Lewton, Ruth Castle, Naomi Helm, May Noll, Mildred Butler, Gladys Gilpen, Jeannette Clark, Helen Christen, Glennis Elzey, Florence Biggs, Juanita Thomas, Tressella Murphy and Lee Anna Vance. HOWLING HOST Howling Host was .the name selected for a group of boys organized to do some real yelling at the basketball games. They have lived up to their purpose, and, together with the Pep Champs, deserve much praise for their organized yelling. They have been much complimented by the onlookers for the spirit they put into the games. They are very good looking, especially with their purple and gold caps on. The following boys are members of the Howling Host club: Jerry Buckmaster, Bernard Clark, James Downs, Harold Devor, Gordon Engler, Merle Foreman Lyle Fee, Richard Frisinger, William Gay, Arthur Kiess, Gerald Kohne, Walter Lister, Wendell Macklin, Clyde Myers, Paul Philips, Harold Nib- lick, Marlow Schieferstein, Earl Shackley, Lowell Smith, Clarence Strickler, George Stultz. John Teeple. Howard Brumley. Paul Castle, Earl Chase, Robert Mills, Richard Myers, Charles Ray- mond, Earl Rex, Boyd Rayer, Luzern Uhrick, George Wittgenfeld, Frank Yahne, Walter Elzey, Robert Miller, James Lenard, Robert Aurand, Glenn Beavers, Clyde Cllne, Carol Cole, Harold Lawson, Richard Myers, Charles Raymond, Walter Baker, Lloyd Beal, Herbert Puhrman, Doyle Johnson, Donald Lebrun, Robert Macklin, Glenn Martin, Richard Miller, Robert Throp, Stanley Callow, Cecil Lux, Basil Cavault, Robert Zwick, Charles Briner, Robert Freitag, Walter Miller, Don Lammiman, Niles White, Gail Kern and Don Farr. ' ?n EJiL,ii S ' S. LATIN CLUB (Sodalitas Latina) The Latin Club was organized in November of 1920 with Miss Cook (now Mrs. Porter) as instructor. The following offi- cers were elected: President, Nellie McGath; vice-president, Lois Peterson; secretary, Robert Daniels; treasurer, Kathryn Dorwin. In 1921 the club was reorganized under the direction of Miss Dunathan, all officers being the same, except that there were new chairmen of committees appointed. On September 26, 1922, the Latin Club met in the Latin room for reorganization. Lowell Smith was chosen president; Howard Brumley vice-president; Kathryn Dorwin, secretary, and Juanita Thomas, treasurer. The president then appointed the program committee: Kathryn Dorwin, chairman, Howard Brumley and Naomi Stultz. It was decided that the Sophomores were to be invited to the first meeting which was to be held October 4, 1922 at Lowell Smith ' s home. Later on, Lee Anna Vance and Eloise Lewton were added to the program committee. An entertainment committee was ap- pointed with Harry Sutton, chairman, Mary Macklin, Josephine Suttles, Henry Neireiter and Margaret Jane Hoffman. The purpose of the Latin club is to promote an interest in Latin, and encourage the study of it. Also to learn of the lives and customs of the Romans, and bind the Latin department more closely together. We had some very interesting and instructive meetings. Some of the games we have played were indoor football and the 100-yard dash. Oh, talk about fun! We always have that at Latin Club meetings. And eats — if you had seen some of the Sophomore boys, you would have known that the eats were de- licious. January 22, 1923, the Latin Club gave a benefit picture show at the Cort Theatre. The film shown was: The Life of Julius Caesar. This was a success financially as well as educationally. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors of good standing are eligible. The following are the members for 1922-23. Miss Doan, Hettie Ann Houk, Esther Biggs, Jeanette Steele, Mary Poling, Lucile Engle, Kathryn Dorwin, Harriett Myers, Harry Sutton, Deane Dorwin, Richard Frisinger, Leah Colter, Naomi Stultz, Jeanette Clark, Marguerete Lankenau, Florence Magley, Henry Neireiter, Helen Kocher, Howard Brumley, Juanita Thomas, Mary Macklin, Paul Phillips, Lowell Smith, Josephine Suttles, Donald Farr, Clarence Strickler, Helen Christen, Katherine Hyland, Harold Devor, Eloise Lewton, Lee Anna Vance, Margaret Jane Hoffman, Edgar Steele, Robert Meyer, Donald Baker, Lyle Fee, Lydia Boerger, Edward Dietsch, Clyde Myers and Rowena Miller. BOYS ' GLEE CLUB LATIN CLUB (SODALITAS LATINA) PEP CHAMPS HOWLING 40 GIRLS ' GLEE CLUB r- ' -; M 1 : MHH K .iiraiiii H  - - S B i 1 j H i B ■Ip ' tVn B - H {|sj| B|i v ' Hk. H wBF , L m B a ' ■ B ■i ' ' [k i . ' wf W , i ||l |flM H t BOYS ' QUARTET t I ' JFjJV£7L,I2 sS. ALUMNI NOTES The Decatur High School Alumni Association was organized in February, 1921, in order that the ideals upon which the school was founded, might be fostered by her alumni, long after they have left the academic halls. Feeling the crying need for better cleaner athletics, and for higher scholarship, and for the purpose of instilling into all graduate members as well as the student body, an undying spirit of loyalty to their school, the Alumni Association has always supported those progressive standards which has marked the growth of the school during the past few years. The Association is open to all graduates and former students of Decatur High School, and it now numbers on its roll call, for- mer friends and students, scattered over all parts of the country. Its present membership includes: Officers: Chal. Schafer — President. Dan Tyndall — Vice-President W. Linn — Secretary. France Confer — Treasurer. Board of Control: J. H. Heller. W. P. Schrock. Byard Smith. M. F. Worthman, H. E. Kirsch. Members: Roy Archbold Celia Andrews Eva Acker Miss Laura Alban Veronica Anker Peter Bolinger Mrs. Avan Burk Mary Brown Vernon Brodbeck Mary Brodbeck Wm. Beavers Vivian Burk Victor Baltzell Cleo Beavers Lois Bowen Lucile Butler Mae Baker C. K. Bell Neva Brandyberry Ida Beavers Paul Blackburn Adrian Baker Doris Devoss Harold Daniels Chas. Downs Donation, class of ■21, |22 Mrs. Frank Downs H. F. Dibble Margaret Daniels Vera Eady Velma Erwin Homer Ellsworth Mrs. Josephine Edwards Elmo Ehinger Ruth Gay Albert Gehrig Richard Gay Winifred Gerke Neomi Gibert (Monroe) Marie Gehrig Chas. Garard (704 High St., Ft. Wayne) Grace Garard (95 N. Wash. Vermont) M. G. Garard Juerine Gregory D. J. Hensley Clyde Hendricks J. H. Heller Mrs. J. H. Heller Fanny Heller Richard Heller Carl Hudson Orval Harruf Harry Helm Marion Hoagland Bertha Heller Arthur Holthouse Flossie Hitchcock Arthur Hyland , FACULTY FnvEji ij G ' S. M. F. WORTHMAN Superintendent ANGELINE FIRKS Office Assistant PAUL W. LINTON Principal English J?nVEJlL,IJ G-S. HAZEL, WORKMAN HAROLD WALKER MAUDE DOAN Freshman Subjects Science Resigned at Christmas Latin Fnv£7i ijsz S. RUTH GLEIM Science Spanish LENA RUTLEDGE Physical Training MARY WILHITE Commercial Subjects ' J?HVEJL,II G ' S. - BLANCHE JIcCRORY Commercial Subjects II. GREIDER Asst. in Science Freslimen Subjects CORDELIA RIESON Music I nvEJi ij G-S. MARTHA ALICE TYNER History AGNES SELLEMEYER Mathematics MAUDE ANDERSON English ?n EJlL,II G-S. FLOYD GIBSON Manual Training Mechanical Drawing LUCILJE PUGH Domestic Science A. G. MOORE Coach Physical Training HVEJl U G-S. HIGH SCHOOL SONGS (Tune: Indiana ) Oh, D. H. S. Oh, D. H. S., Oh, 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. Oh, D. H. S. Oh, D. H. S., we ' re all for you. (Tune: Dear, Old Pal ) Oh, how we love our dear old D. H. S. To her we owe a debt of gratefulness. We can ne ' er repay it No one dare unsay it. That the best school in this world is D. H. S. (Tune: Ja Da ) D. H. S., D. H. S., D. H. S., we all love you Everybody singing D. H. S.. D. H. S. With our teachers all so kind and true Our basketball players are the best in the state, They go to bed early; never stay out late. D. H. S., D. H. S., D. H. S., we all love you. kl ' JFjRVE7L,IJ S. FACULTY PLAY It was a scream — Deestrick Skule — at the Athletic Hall on Thursday and Friday evenings, December 7 and 8 and from the time the curtain went up ' till the closing song the big crowd laughed ' till it hurt and then laughed some more. The play was in three scenes. The first showed the school building, an old fashioned country school house located in Krook- ed township. Mean district, No. 13, 1853. The second scene showed the classes at work, reciting, playing tricks, making love and otherwise improving themselves as in ye olden days. The third was the program of the closing day of school. It was a show in which there was no place for a fellow with a grouch. As the curtain went up the school master, M. F. Worthman, with long, gray hair and whiskers was found ringing the bell and the children began to gather. They came from every direction, east and west and down the aisle. They played and sang and fought and pulled hair and chewed gum, much to the delight of the audience. The master ' s paddle was often in evidence and about every prank known to the days of the district school was played. The old oaken bucket that hung in the well was there and thg boys had fun working it. The boys played marbles and the girls kept house, intermingling many jokes. The boys and girls were dressed in garb of ' 53, the boys wore ' em short and the girls long, some wore boots and some slippers. The second scene showed the school room and the teacher, Mart Worthman, looking well the part and acting like a veteran, had his hands full. He heard classes in A. B. C , spelling, read- ing, geography, physiology, grammer. arithmetic and history, and, while pounding edycation into the heads of the playful youngsters, kept excellent order though at times riots threatened. The questions and answers were laugh producers and the antics of the scolars, kept the crowd yelling constantly. The third scene, reproducing the closing days of school was quite realistic, the bright boys and girls giving essays and speeches with an occasional song by the entire school. All got through splendidly excepting Bzechiel, who tried to read Mary had a little lamb but became so nervous in plain view of the school board that he ended in sobs and had to be comforted. Drury Whalbone, gave the closing talk, expressed the satisfaction of the school patrons, withdrew his objections to the new master and re-employ- ed him for another year. The play was given by the school faculty, assisted by a few local stars to raise money with which to purchase pictures for the new auditorium and equipment for the gymnasium, and was a howling as well as financial success. J?n EJi ij G ' S. Miss Tyner deserves much credit for her part as director and her ability as an actress. The cast follows:, Pupils George Washington Honeysuckle A. G. Moore Martha Washington Honeysuckle Blanche McCrory (Twins) Abraham Lincoln Honeysuckle Paul Linton Carrie Nation Honeysuckle Maud Doan (Twins) Grover Cleveland Honeysuckle Cloyd Gephart Jimmie Goodrich Studebaker John Parrish Skinny Softfoot Albert Sellenieyer Ezechiel Smart Dr. Fred Patterson Gerald Buckmaster Heavyweight Hugh Hite Harold Devor Honorroll Effie Patton Mike O ' Flynn Martha Tyner Rebecca Ann Maud Anderson Hannah Ruth Cordelia Riesen Queen Elizabeth Southpole Eva Acker Katherine Kaulfman Clerk Lena Rutledge Flora Kinzle Suftrage Mary Wilhite Dora Peterson Burbank Florence Haney Cora Downs Pedagogue Neva Brandyberry Maude Dorwin Grace Coffee . Anna Vance Agnes Sellemeyer Isiah Tolstoi W. Guy Brown Billy Gay Floyd Gibson Lyle Fee Harold Walker Mary Pickford Hazel Workman Visitors Farmer Slimback Paul Castle Mrs. Jonathan Honeysuckle Martha Tyner Committeemen Drury Whalbone Lee Vance John Samuel Jawbone C. J. Lutz Mrs. Mary Jane Burbank Nellie Wlnnes Mrs. Harriet Studebaker Gladys Kern nvEJi ij G-S. A. G. MOORE LUCILJi; PUGH LENA RUTLEDGE MAUDE ANDERSON AGNES SELLEMEYER MARY WILHITE MAUDE DOAN THIS PROVES THAT THEY WERE KIDS ONCE nVEJlLfll G ' S. RUTH GLEIM CORDELIA RIESON HAZEL WORKMAN BLANCHE McCRORY MARTHA ALICE TYNBR M. F. WORTHMAN PAUL W. LINTON FLOYD GIBSON THIS PROVES THAT THEY WERE KIDS ONCE ' J?J3VEJI II S-S. RAVELINGS STAFF STAFF OFFICERS Editor Lowell Smith Business Manager Harold Niblick Assistant Editor Gordon Engeler Asst. Bus. Mgr.._ Bernard Clark Boys ' Athletic Editor Wendell Macklin Girls ' Athletic Editor Marcella Hower Exchange Editor Crystal Baltzell Chapel-Feature Edito.- Irene Youse Society Editor Kathryn Dorwin Dept. Lit. Editor Esther Archbold Joke Editor Robert Helm Cartoonist Gerald Kohne CLASS REPORTERS Junior Florence Biggs I - - Earl Chase Sophomoi ' e I Mary Macklin 1 Walter Miller Freshmen J - Donald LcBrun - Gretchen Kocher RAVELINGS STAFF Standing: Earl Chase, Gerald Kohne, Wendell Macklin. Proft ' essor Linton, Lowell Smith, Harold Niblick, Bernard Clark, Gordon Engeler and Walter Miller. Seated: Donald LeBrun, Mary Macklin, Marcella Hower, Gretchen Kocher, Crystal Baltzell, Esther Archbold, Kathryn Dorwin, Florence Biggs and Irene Youse. EDITORIALS We, the Seniors of ' 23, wish to express our appreciation to our superintendent, Mr. Worthmau, who has been an Inspiration to our lives and who has always been so kind and ' sincere in ad- vice; to our principal, Mr. Linton, who has labored so untiringly vo our behalf and who has tided us over so successful a year; to our sponsor. Miss Tyner, who has worked so hard to make our class the best in the High School; to the rest of the teachers who have been so patient with us; to the School Board, which has given n. H. S. the finest auditorium and gymnasium in the state; and to the citizens of Decatur who have so willingly supported our school activities. Seniors today, but tomorrow Freshmen in the world. It has come, the thing that we have looked forward to for so long, that we have struggled to attain for four years, graduation, and yet it is with a feeling! of joy and sadness mingled that we leave the fold that has mothered us tor so many years. We are proud and joy- ous of the fact that we have attained our sheep-skin but still we feel that we are leaving our very home never to return. As we leave these doors for the last time as a student we leave behind us many joys, many sorrows, many memories which now can only live with us in this, our Annual. We leave behind us friends and teachers whom we may never see again. But we cannot always remain in High School, for life holds bigger things for us. What a wonderful proposition is Ufe. To love and to be loved, to have joy and to, give joy, to fight and to conquer. Let us so live that when our summons comes tc travel that road to the Great Beyond that we can face our Master and say that the world was made better for our living there, that our lives have been an Inspiration to others, and that we have done our best. Once there was a small poverty stricken boy who made the resolution to be wealthy. For many years he struggled toward that end, working into the wee hours of the, night many times and often taking his lunch hour for study so that he might become more skilled. Finally he began to succeed and wealth came his way but he did not stop, tar from it, he fought on and today he is one of the richest men in the world. You to can succeed if you are willing to put forth the effort. You cannot work union hours for they are the hours of the lazy. If you persist in working only eight hours a day you will never be more than a common laborer. What man hath done, man can do. Remember your future is in your hands, you can be what you want to be if you ' ll work and if you don ' t succeed remember you have no one to blame excepting yourself. Juniors, next year you are Seniors. You will take our place in this high school and it is up to you to fill your niche. We, the Seniors, realize how you hate advice but we feel that you might profit by it for no one has attained thd place where they cannot learn more. We want you to feel that this is given in the friend- liest spirit. You do not realize now what it means when they speak of graduation, you do not feel that you ara going out to face the world and to meet almost unconquerable obstacles but the time is coming and it will be upon you before you hardly realize it. Make the best of your opportunities here in D. H. S. so that when you leave your home of four years you will be prepared to meet the difflciulties that confront you. Always boost your Alma Mater and be loyal to her even unto death. Twenty-four, twenty- three wishes you the best of luck in every thing that you do. •) yy THLCTicg i JFjJVE7L,IJSZ S. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION At the opening of the school year, a meeting was held to elect officers for the Athletic Association. The following were elected: Gerald Buckmaster, president; Gordon Engler vice- president; Lee Anna Vance, secretary; Paul W. Linton, treasurer. As everybody knows, that is, they should know, that the pur- pose of the above named association is to conduct and finance the athletics of our high school, which was done very success- fully this year, due to the untiring efforts of the officers and the active members. Financially, the association has enjoyed it ' s best year, and in every way has been a success. The membership this year was probably larger than ever be- fore in the history of our High School; but it was not lOu per cent. We hope that next year the A. A. will boast a 100 per cent membership. Yea, Purple! Yea, Gold! Let ' s have all students enrolled. MR. A. G. TOMMY MOORE Allow us to give to Mr. A. G. Tommy Moore our small but mighty coach, a small part of the credit due him. Mr. Jloore has been at the head of athletics in D. H. S. for the last two years. In those two years, have we progi-essed? You tell ' em, we have! Did D. H. S. ever cop the District Tournament before Mr. Moore came to our assistance? Did D. H. S. ever have one of the best football teams in the state, before Mr. Moore came to us? All these questions, and many similiar ones, may be an- swered by the small word NO- Mr. Moore has that do or die spirit, which may be illus- trated by the following instance: During football practice, Mr. Moore injured a leg, making it necessary for him to walk on crutches. But that didn ' t keep him from practice, OH, NO! he was right there the next night coaching from a chair. Mr. Moore is now in charge of the spring football, baseball, track, and tennis teams. Wonder if that isn ' t about enough for one man to look after. Yes, and then some, but Mr. Moore is capable of the position, nothing ' s to large for him to tackle, (not even Bill Gay). If space and time would permit us, we could write pages and pages on the good qualities of A. G. Tommy Moore. But as clos- ing words we want to say that he has proven successful in every line of sports, and has won the boys by his cleverness and knowl- edge of the game: and has awakened an athletic spirit never be- fore witnessed in the history of D. H. S. FRANCE CONTER France Confer, manager of the Confer Ice Cream Co., of this city, is what we would call a typical specimen of a D. H. S. boost- er. France is a backer of all D. H. S. worthy activities. It was France, who worked unceasingly with Coach Moore, in mak- ing the greatest football team in the history of D. H. S. Mr. Con- er always showed up for practice. He only missed football practice a few times. But he had a good excuse each time, and that was that he was called to Bluffton on important business? France also is well versed in basketball and baseball, and when it comes to making soft drinks and ice cream, he can ' t be beaten. At this time and this place, we want to thank your friend, Mr. France Conter, for the valuable service he has rendered to old D. H. S. IFhveji ii gS. FOOTBALL SEASON BEST IN HISTORY The 1922 grid season marks the year as the most success- ful D. H. S. has ever experienced. The call for men was made by Coach Moore, on the opening day of school, and about forty aspirants answered the summons. After about two weeks of practice, Portland invaded the local gridiron and were sent home on the short end of a 15 to 7 covmt. The visitors having made their lone touchdown on a fluke. Then came the plucky little Convoy eleven, from across the border, whom we smothered under an avalanche of touchdowns, the score having ended 47 to 0. Then we journeyed to Portland, de- termined not to be scored on. and true enough, we weren ' t. We trounced them, 24 to 0. Columbia City decided they wanted to stop the D. H. S. eleven, but the only thing they could stop was the referee from having 15 minute quarters, as they were wise, and only played 10 minute quarters, but nevertheless. D. H. S. made a touchdown about every time the referee said play ball. Columbia City had to be contented with a 67 to count. Then came Van Wert. Bluffton and Marlon all victories by top heavy scores. Then, alas! comes the sad news, due to over-confidence and failure to play up to standard, we were defeated by the strong Richmond eleven, by one lone touchdown. This was one of the upsets of the season, as we had been counted on to de- feat Richmond, but, sad to relate, we lost, thereby losing all claim to the state title which we had been figured on to win, by football critics of the state. The old saying, that a defeat does a man good didn ' t hold good with our football team, as we lost the last two games on our schedule. One of which was the C. C. H. S. team, of Fort Wayne, which was played on a snow covered field, with the absence of several first team men. The last game was with fast Hicksville eleven, from Ohio. The game having broken up about the middle of the fourth quarter on account of a ruling by the referee. But nevertheless, the visitors were ahead at the time of this occasion and they were thereby called the winners. Both of the last games ended by a score of 13 to 7. Oh! that unlucky 13. Heze Clark, sport writer of the Indianapolis Times, placed D. H. S. second among the teams who can rightfully claim second honors in the state. Thereby D. H. S. has a record to be proud of. The season ' s scores follow: D. H. S 15 D. H. S 47 D. H. S 24 D. H. S 67 D. H. S 41 D. H. S 12 D. H. S 32 D. H. S 6 D. H. S 7 D. H. S 7 Totals, D. H. S 258 Portland 7 Convoy Portland Columbia City Van Wert Marion 7 Bluffton Richmond 13 C. C. H. S 13 Hicksville 13 Totals, opponents 53 nvEJi ij G-S. FOOTBALL PLAYERS GORDON (SQUIRE) ENGELER Squire, as he is known by his teammates, was given a po- sition on the all-state mythical eleven. This is an honor never before bestowed upon a D. H. S. athlete. Squire was our Cap- tain and worked hard to make a good team. He will be lost by graduation, but we hope to hear from him at college. ARTHUR (ART) KIESS Art, who alternated at the end position with Kern and Wittgenfeld, was a player that was small of stature, but you all known that it isn ' t the large men that can play football, and he was a proof of this statement, because he could sure play the game. Again we have to break the sad news — Art grad- uates this year, and D. H. S. will be short a good end. WILLIAM (BILL) GAY Bill, one of the mainstays of the football team for the last four years, was always feared by opposing teams, because of his strength and playing ability. Bill, was given a position on the all-state second team, an honor that he is worthy of. Bill has played his last year for D. H. S. and probably will be seen wear- ing Purdue colors next year. GAIL (SKEET) KERN Skeet, the diminutive right end for the last two years, is probably one of the best defensive ends that ever wore the D. H. S. uniform. Skeet also had a habit of making touchdowns, and he, with the assistance of Captain Engeler, was responsible fo the large gains we made through the right side of the line. Skeet was given honorable mention on the all-state team. He will graduate this year, and D. H. S. will have to hunt some time before they find a m n to fill his shoes, GEORGE (WICKY) WITTGENFELD Wicky, the fighting left end on this year ' s eleven, surprised the tans by his wonderful playing throughout the year. About every time you would pick up a paper you would see in big let- ters, Wittgenfeld starred. Wicky has two more years in D. H. S. and with this year ' s experience, he will probably be a star among stars. Wicky is captain of next year ' s team, and we are sure it will be a winner under his leadership. ROBERT (SCAB) MEYERS Scab Meyers, probably the best all-around athlete ever turned out by the Decatur High School, was a man that was con- tinually marked by opposing teams. He was given honorable mention on Heze Clark ' s all-state selection. Scab, we are sorry to say. will graduate this year and it will be hard to find a man to fill his shoes. JFjjve7l,imjsS. BERNARD (COCKY) CLARK Cocky, center on the D. H. S. eleven tor the last two years was a center among centers. The opposing center always found plenty of opposition in the center of the D. H. S. line. Cocky is probably the most accurate and fastest passing cen- ter that ever wore D. H. S. colors. Cocky also had a habit of scoring every once in a while. He is another star that will be lost by graduation. We hope our former center the best of luck in all his undertakings. WENDELL (SLATER) MACKLIN Slater, the only negro on the team, was one of the men who accounted for D. H. S. lop-sided scores. Slater was always on the go and could be seen nabbing runner after runner. Slater was probably the surest tackier on the team and when an opposing man went down unusually hard, he knew the nig- ger had hit him. We are sorry to relate that Macklin graduates this year. DONALD (DON) HUNSICKER Don, our right guard, proved to be a wonder in his first year on the varsity. He was a hard tackier and also opened up large openings in our opponent ' s line. Don has two more years in D. H. S.. and we are figuring on him to do wonders. Good Luck, Don . NILES (BUD) WHITE Bud was probably the best all-around man on the team. He could punt, pass, hit the line, or play in the line. He demon- strated his playing ability in the Marion game, and believe us, there were few gains Marion succeeded in accomplishing through Bud ' s side of the line. Bud has another year in D H. S., so watch this particular player. Do you understand ' ? Watch him! JOHN TEEPLE John Teeple, captain of the 1921 grid team, and one of D. H. S. veterans, is a real for sure football star. Whenever we needed any ground all that was necessary was to call John ' s signal, and he would always respond. John will graduate this year and D. H. S. will have to hunt a long time before they find a second John Teeple. ROBERT (BOB) MILLS This was Bob ' s first year on the varsity, but he showed he was made of the right stuff, which won him a position on the first squad. Bob alternated at guard with Hunsicker and Gay, and he was a real guard. He has two more years to show his abilty as a football player, and we know that he will show the same old fight he showed this year. JFjJV E7i ir S. LOWELL (SMITTY) SMITH Smitty, our demon full-back, and one of the veterans of the team, he having played (or the last four years, was probably the fastest runner on the team. Whenever Smitty would break loose the results were always a touchdown. He was a triple threat man, he could punt, pass, or hit the line with the same ease. Again we ' ll have to break the sad news, as he graduates this year, and proliably will wear Ohio State colors in the near future. MILTON (MILT) SWEARINGER Milt, one of the new men on the team, alternated with Jack Teeple at quarter. Milt, always played a stellar game, and probably was the best forward passer on the team. Milt has two more years in D. H. S., and will probably be used as a nucleus around which next year ' s team will be built. Charles Breiner, Donald Farr, Earl Rex, George Stults and Richard Frisinger were players that substituted on the var- sity, and should receive credit for their stellar work. Besides the men named, there were about fifteen other second string and substitutes, who deserve credit. Everyone knows, any- way, everybody should know, that it takes A SECOND TEAM TO MAKE A FIRST TEAM. Sometimes a player is kept off the first team, because of inexperience; also because of lack of time to practice, etc. Remember, it isn ' t always because a player hasn ' t the ability to make the first team. There are always other things to take into consideration. We had men to report for practice not intending to be regulars, but just working for the good of the first team and their High School, D. H. S. Always remem- ber that the second team and subs don ' t receive the credit due them. Let ' s give nine rahs for the reserves and make ' em big. JACK TEEPLE Jack,, the last of the famous Teeple brothers, was our quar- terback. Jack knows the game from A to Z. He is a fighter, and demonstrated his courage throughout the year. Whenever D. H. S. was behind. Jack would pep things up by his snappy signal calling and his good generalship. Jack will be with the team again next year. VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM ' FnVEJJJIT B-S. BOYS BASKET BALL Considering the heavy schedule, and the different handi- caps that loomed up during the hasketball season, our team had a very successful year. The season opened on the night of December 1, 1922, with Kendallville, champs of their district, whom we defeated in a hard-fought game, by a score of 26 to 25. Thus D H. S. got off with a flyirg start. Only to be stopped by the fast Richmond five, at that city, by a score of 56-19, the worst drubbing we received during the year. Then Portland showed us a thing or two, and we were defeated by a score of 26 to 19. Thing? at this point seemed to look bad, but neverth eless, after the lineup had been revised we came back strong the next week, and defeated Bippus. the highly tooted aggregation. Improvement was rapid from then on until the fatal day, when Steele was declared ineligible, thus Coach Moore was forced to hunt another back guard. During the latter part of the season we split even with Au- burn, and obtained revenge from Portland by defeating them 21 to 17. The last game on the schedule was played with the Young American outfit, and we are sorry to say we had to end the 1922- 1923 basketball season with a defeat. The second team also had a very successful season, they were only forced to defeat once, and that was with he St. Joe five of this city. The following i? a summary of the season ' s games: First Team 26 Kendallville 25 19 Richmond 56 19 Portland 26 26 Bippus 16 34 Ossian 26 23 Whiting 32 10 Kendallville 36 31 Penuville 11 22 I. B. C 20 28 Noblesville 11 19 Angola 29 17 Auburn 30 21 Auburn 20 21 Portland 17 ...26 Young America 32 D. H. S. D. H. s. D. H. s. n. H. s. D. H. s. D. H. s. D. H. s. D. H. s. D. H. s. D. H. s. D. H. s. D. H. s. D. H. s. D. H. s. D. H. s. D. H. s. D. H. s. D. H. s. D. H. s. Second Team 20 Linn Grove 19 S Portland 7 4 St. Joe 16 16 Portland 15 JFjJVE7L IM S. BASKET BALL PLAYERS - BOYS BOB (SCAB) MEYERS Bob Meyers, better known as Scab was probably the fast- est man on the team; his accuracy ot shots and his stellar floor game, won him a position on the All-District first team, an honor that he has captured two years in succession. Scab will graduate this year, and we are sure that the basketball fans will hate to see him leave. GAIL (SKEET) KERN This was Skeet ' s first year on the varsity and he proved himself a player. His never ending fight, and his floor work, made him a valuable player. Versatile seemingly impossible, be- cause he was the most consistent player on the team. Skeet is another all-round athlete that will graduate this year. MILTON (MILT) SWEARINGER Milton Swearinger. the smallest man on the squad, was an accurate shot and a good all-round player. Milt is a player that doesn ' t get excited and we are sure, if given a chance, will show the basketball fans that he is a real basketball player. Here ' s to his success. ERWIN (DIZZY) STEELE Erwin Steele, the big lanky guard and center, who has been one of the mainstays on the local team for the last two years, again proved himself a real player. His suit was in breaking up opposing passwork and dropping in long ones. Dizzy, as he is known, moved to Kokomo, Indiana, the latter part of the season. Thus D. H. S. lost a valuable player, and what is Kokomo ' s gain is our loss. CARL TUCKER Carl Tucker, one of the findings of the year, proved to us that he is made of the right stuff, by his stellar brand of basketball which he showed all during the year. Carl has bad eyes, and therefore, was forced to wear a shield the great part of the games, which was a tremendous handicap. Tucker has two more years in D. H. S. and probably will make the all-state team be- fore he is through. NILES (BUD) WHITE Niles White, better known as ' Bud , was one of the main factors in Decatur ' s defensive machine. Bud was just begin- ning to hit his stride at the close of the season; thus we are sure that the opponents of D. H. S. will not be gratified to learn that this big athlete has another year. Bud was given honor- able mention at the District Meet. A position he is worthy of having. JFnvE7Lfij S. DONALD FARR Donald Parr, Don was a perfect all-around utility man. He could play any position with the same exactness, which was one of the reasons he was used as a utilty man. Don is a fast and consistent player, and will make a valuable player next year. WALTER MILLER Walter Miller, one of the substitutes on this year ' s varsity, played in several games, and always made a good name for him- self by his stellar work. With this year ' s experience. Miller will make lively competition tor a regular berth on next year ' s quin- tet. We ' re pulling for you. Miller. JACK TEEPLE Jack Teeple, captain and floor guard of this year ' s quintet, proved himself a great factor to the D, H. S. team. Jack, was known for his fighting spirit and his ability to diagnose plays, he also had a burst of speed and was the best dribbler on the team, which made him one of the chief cogs in the defense. He was also an accurate shot. Jack, was given a posit ' .on on the All- District second team, for his stellar work. This is probably Jack ' s last year on the team. Thus ends the high school career of the fighting Teeple brothers. DEANE DORWIN Deane Dorwin played a good game during the year. Deane is a clean tactician, and never gets excited or angry in a game. He was given honorable mention at the District meet, and also an honor for having the best mental attitude of 88 participants in the tournament. Deane was recently elected captain to lead next year ' s team. There is no doubt that he will make an ideal captain, because he has had the experience, has the playing ability, and is a consist- ent trainer. THE DISTRICT TOURNAMENT The tournament of this year was featured by upsets of pre- dictions. Bluffton, Monroe and Decatur, considered as the three strongest teams, were all dropped along the wayside before the final game was played. D. H. S. defeated the fast Monroe outfit, in what was con- sidered the best game of the tournament, by a score of 14-13. The lead precipitating back and forth all during the game. On the morning, following the afternoon of the day, we took Monroe into camp, we were forced to bow to Ossian, by a 16 to 14 count. It was one of those games that would make a De- catur rooter have more tired feelings to a square inch, than a por- cupine has quills, because D. H. S. was completely off form, thus we were eliminated from the race. Ossian was defeated by Liberty Center, and Liberty Center beat Union Center, in the finals by a score of 21-9. Thus Liberty Center won the right to represent this district at the Regional. VARSITY BASKET BALL TEAM ' J nVEHJINB-S. GIRLS BASKET BALL YEA PURPLE! YEA GOLD! YEA GIRLS! LET ' S GO! They surely did go for yietory but . Well, girls that ' s alright, you did your bit For instance Sal, Marcella Hower, the star forward, piled the score a mile high in the Kirkland game. Sal has -lots of grit and pep which will be ni ' ssed in the future athletics for she exits with the class of ' 23. Crys, Crystal Baltzell, the jumping center could not be sur- passed for speed and good jumping. The loss of her will be keenly felt for she departs with the class of ' 23. She exhibited good captainship for the team. Her winning personality kept the spirit of the team in losing games. Nette, Jeanette Clark, the never-failing running center, was always at the right place at the right time. Her efficiency in- creases with each game, and she will certainly be an outEtandin,[; figure in D. H. S. future athletics, for she will not leave us until ' 25. Ella Worthman, our old standby, has surely shown the true patience and stick to it stuff. Her clean, long shots told the story of what we can if we will We ' re sorry to lose Ella with the class of ' 23, and everyone honors her good work. Margaret Zwick, Mugs alias Miss Pep showed more pep this year than ever before — and that ' s saying a lot. With all that pep was determination so strong that it told the whole story of her fast playing at guard. No forward got away with any- thing with Mugs on the job. We ' ll have her for next year ' s team too. Flo, Florence Dettinger, although a new student here this year, surely showed us what we ' ve lacked on a team so far. As a guard, you have to travel some to find one who can surpass her. Here ' s to our good sport! Helen Farr, forward, played in many of the games. Her long shots were a miracle and a marvel to many. Helen is only a Freshman, so we ' ll have her good playing for three more years. J ■ % GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM nvEJi ij G-S. BASE BALL % The baseball season this year opened with a roster of seven veterans, and enough green material to start a league; It looks as though D. H. S. will have a crew o£ fence busters that will worry any high school team around this neck of the woods. The team is being coached by Mr. A. G. Moore, assisted by our o ld friend, France Conter. Under the tutelage of the above named men, D. H. S. should go big in the baseball world, as they both have had years of experience and know the game from all angles. George Wittgenteld will probably be the first string catcher, while a few recruit catchers may be worked into the lineup before the season is over. Captain Bob Myers, will do the brunt of the hurling, with Bogner, a capable recruit, to assist him. Bud White, last year ' s catcher and a hard hitter, will take care of the initial bag. Jerry Buckmaster will probably be seen at short stop, as he has been showing real stuff at that position. Macklin has no opposition at the hot corner, and will probably be seen at that position. TRACK AND FIELD EVENTS At a recent meeting of the track men, Clyde Meyers was elected captain, with Taxi as pilot, and Coach Moore to lead his men to victory. A county meet was held in this city on April 27. Portland journeyed to this city on May 5, and on the following Saturday, May 12, a meet was held with Auburn. Then came the District Meet, and finally the State Meet.  VARSITY BASEBALL SQUAD € TRACK TEAM PROFESSORS OF PEP f JERRY MUGS i., Totem ' Pole •After a restless nighi 4 ' ™ - f„ „ ' S e 1 Come on girls | ■What the T Smith Clearinq lo A. Club Oui Rhos nc .j s a - The Druggist. Dope Fiends TheAcrobat ase i ' Ph. Myers o SNAP SHOTS SNAP SHOTS ?n EJlL,IJ G ' S. DEDICATION OF THE ANNEX About one thousand people attended the afternoon dedica- tion exercises of the new High School annex, February 9, 1923. Mr. Worthman presided at the program. The program was opened with community singing in charge of Cordelia Reisen. The girls ' Glee Club sang at different intervals during the pro- gram and Rev. Blliker gave the invocation. Mr. Worthman wel- comed the speakers and audience. Mr. Linton gave words of appreciation. Two beautiful curtains for the stage, the gift of the classes of 1921 and 1922, were presented by the class presidents Lawrence Linn and Leo Kirsch. John Carmody, assisted by Angelina Firks as a Liberty Belle, presented an American flag in behalf of the American Legion. A. L. Trester, Secretary of the Indiana High School Athletic Association, gave an address on Physical Training, The members of last years ' girls basketball team were pre- sented with letters; the members of the boys ' track and football teams were also presented with letters. Jerry Buckmaster, our yell leader, was given a letter. The memebrs of the football team presented our coach. Tom- my Moore and assistant coach, France Confer, with gold foot- ball watch charms, Mr. Ramsey, the State Inspector, talked on the Modern High School. He complimented Decatur for have such a beau- tiful High School and said he had not seen any school in Indiana so well equipped. Mr. C. A. Dugan, who was one of the former Superintendents gave a short address, giving the history of D. H. S. Mr. McKinney, principal of Auburn High School, and J. C. Webb, Superintendent of Portland High School, gave short talks and praised the building. This ended the program for the afternoon. In the evening, with a crowd of more than a thousand peo- ple cheering them on to victory, in the Dedication game of the new gym, the D. H. S. basketball team won from Auburn basket- ball team with a score of 21 to 20. The only unpleasant feature of the dedication, was the de- feat of the D. H. S. girls at the hands of the Auburn girls. The visitors winning with a score of 23 to 5. We are glad that we were the first Seniors that used the new addition to D. H. S. and wish to thank the School Board from the depths of our hearts, for one of the finest High Schools in Indiana. THE AUDITORIUM STAGE GYMNASIUM fcMiiJtt 1 WS(lfeW (KMW! « S  =s aw C ( LIBRARY ' J?nVEJL,JI E-S. CHAPEL NOTES Most of our chapel periods this year proved to be interest- ing. Usually they were composed of songs, a talk, and announce- ments. Often the last few minutes were given over to Jerry and Mugs, our yell leaders. Mr Linton, our principal, has talked a number of times. At one time he told a story with a beautiful moral lesson The Ride Ahead. He gave several good readings. Then, too, he always had charge of the important announcements. Superintendent Worthman has also talked to us several times. Some of the town ' s ministers have given interesting talks. Rev. Bridge of M. E. church talked on Mastery, Sept. 22. Rev. Covert of the Presbyterian church talked on Heritage Oct. 27. Rev. Thomas gave a splendid talk. January 26. Rev. Haney, of the Evangelical church, was here February 2 using as a text: Happy is the man that finds wisdom and he that gets under- standing. Mr. Lutz gave a very interesting address, September 29, telling about our preparation for future life. Armistice Day was not forgotten. Many of the old war songs were sung after which Mr. French Quinn spoke. Oct. 20, Mr. Confer talked about athletics, mainly football. Dr. Boyers spoke in behalf of Cancer Week, Nov. 15. Dr. W. E. Smith was with us, Nov. 24, giving a talk full of good advice. Dec. 9, Lowell C. Smith, our editor, gave an account of the Convention of the Central Interscholastic Press Association held at Madison, Wisconsin. The honor of giving the annual Christmas program was given to the Seniors, Dec. 19, as that was the last Christmas which they would spend in old D. H. S. And they certainly did justice to it. Music, several playlets and readings were enjoyed. The boy ' s quartette made quite a hit at this time. Bill Gay played the part of Santa Claus. Of the strangers who were with us, we must not fail to mention Mr. Roe of Tennessee, who gave us such a rare treat, Oct. 20, with his ukelele, his songs and funny stories. State High School Inspector, E. E. Ramsey, talked to us in January. Mr. W. H. Stout, of the International Liyceum Association, told in addition to other things about his hobby. Books, Feb. 8. Dr. Walter Mansell, a director of the Lyceum Work, gave a most interesting address, Feb. 16. Following the plan arranged by the Banker ' s Association, a series of talks were given. Mr. Walters spoke on Banks, Dec. 9. Miss Rose Christen talked on the general idea of the bank, giving particular attention to the check, Jan. 5. Judge J. T. Merryman spoke on the subject of Loaning the Bank ' s Money, Feb. 2. ' ?nvejL,ijJG-S. SOCIETY The Seniors started the year by having a weiner roast, Sept. 25, at Bellmont Park. After they had eaten all that was possible, they went to one of the buildings and danced until rather late when they adjourned hoping to have another weiner roast in the near future. The Juniors gave a party Oct. 10, also, in the form of a wiener roast, also at Bellmont Park. They met at the school building and were taken to the Park in machines. They made a fire and proceeded with the business at hand, roasting wieners and marslimallows. If Mr. Gibson had eaten any supper at all, he must have for- gotten it, judging from the amount of biscuits he ate. After they had eaten, they told stories around the fire. At a very late hour, (for Juniors) they went home. The Juniors were entertained Dec. 22 at the home of Juanita Thomas. The party followed the basketball game with Bippus. A number of games were played and after very delicious food, they returned home — in the morning! Oct. 31, the Senior boys gave a lovely party for the Senior girls at the home of Jimmie Downs. All sorts of Hallowe ' en stunts were tried, some were successfully pulled and others were not. (Ask Jerry B. about getting your hair bobbed, girls.) Later, food was served and each read his fate in the form of an old witch. After the food, they departed, the girls giving fifteen rahs for the boys. The Senior girls gave a party in the old Gym for the boys fol- lowing the basketball game with I. B. C. Jan. 12. A number of games were played, among them was a basketball game between the Faculty and the Senior girls. Of course the Senior girls won, but it was a hard fought game and we fully believe that the referee was bought by the Faculty. (The referee was Jerry B. Of course he may have been trying to gain favor in the eyes of the teachers! ) Delicious food was served and we adjourned. The Pep Champs had a picnic supper in the Domestic Science rooms Feb. 23. Everyone erjoyed one grand and glorious time and ate all she could possibly hold. You ' d be surprised to see Miss Reisen eat! Why she ate more ice cream than all the rest of the bunch put together! It ' s a good thing the Pep Champs had bought plenty of it. After the eats, the whole bunch went into the Gym and yelled all they possibly could! The Sophomores had a party at the home of Jeanette Steele, Hallowe ' en. The home was very prettily decorated in Hallowe ' en colors. A wonderful time was had by all. Late in the fall the Freshies had a party at the home of Mar- tha Titus. They played a number of games and then the eats com- mittee brought in the goodies. Everything progressed nicely until Doyle Johnson got sick from eating too much and had to be rush- ed to the doctor ' s ollice. This broke up the party and they all got home safely except Glen Martin, and he fell off the tire carrier of Mr. Gibson ' s car. They did not miss him until they got to town and it is said, he was seen coming down Monroe street the next morning about 8 o ' clock. ' J?HVEJlL,IJ t3-S. EXCHANGES The X-ray — Sacramento, California. The Record — Sioux City, Iowa. School Herald — San Jose, California. Spot Liight — Fort Wayne Indiana. The Generator — Santa Anna, Cali- fornia. The Arsenal Cannon — Indianapolis, Indiana. The Mercury — West Springfield, Mas- sachusetts. The Register — Richmond, Indiana. The Triangle — Colun l)US, Indiana. The Sabre — Ft. Royal, Virginia. The Argis — Houston, Texas. The Wara Bacon — Warahachee, Tex- as. Homespun Ideas — Somerset, Ken- tucky. W. H. S. Informer — Winamac, In- diana. Blue and Gold — Huntsville, Ohio. The Onargosy — Onargo. Illinois. The Emblem — Van Buren, Indiana. The Mirror — Columbus, Ohio. The Optimist — Ann Arbor, Michigan. The High School Times — Eaton, Maine. The Wilohi — Willmar, Minnesota. The Booster — Portland, Indiana. School Chatter — Wyoming, Ohio. Hicksville H. S.— Hicksville, Ohio. The Bronco — Lubback, Texas. The Hill Top Echo— Fairmont, In- diana. The Mirror — Prat, Kansas. The Matoskan — White Bear Lake, Minnesota. The Cambridge Review. Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Mirror — Sharpsville, Indiana. Magna Vox — Charles City, Iowa. The Echo — Kearney, Nebraska. The Comment — Franklin, Indiana. The Key— Shelbyville, Indiana. Quill and Scroll— Chatfleld, Minne- sota. The Echo — Indianapolis, Indiana. The Chronicle — Niagara Falls, New York. The Flashlight— Ashland, Ohio. The Hyponerian — Mansfield, Ohio. The Mountain Echo — Altorna, Penn- sylvania. The Oracle — Bangori Maine. R. H. S. Owl— Rockford, Illinois. Maroon and Blue — Garrett, Indiana. The Record — Hamilton, Indiana. The Optimist — Newark, New Jersey. The Insight — Hartford City, Indiana. The Comet — Bluffton, Indiana. La Crosse Hi Tribune — La Crosse, Wisconsin. The Survey — Marion, Indiana. Manual Arts Weekly — Los Angeles, California. The Chatterbox — Auburn, Indiana. The Mountaineer — Butte, Montana. Red and Black — Newport, Rhode Island. The Polytechnic — Troy, New York . Weekly Review — Hamilton, Ohio. Lake Breeze Weekly — Sheboygan, Wisconsin. D. H. S. Porpoise — Daytona, Florida. The Dart— Astabula, Ohio. The Budget, Berne, Indiana. H. H. S. News — Engine, Oregon. Orange and Black — Middletown, Con- neticut. The E. H. S. Kodak— Everett, Wash- ington. The Optimist — Collins, Ohio. High School World — Huntington, In- diana. The Middletonian — Middletown, Ohio. The Peruvian — Peru, Indiana. The Orient — Minneapolis, Minnesota. Island, ' J?nVEJL,It B-S. CONCLUSION If we have given you a hearty laugh, a vivid and lasting memory of school happenings, a book that you will cherish and keep all your life — we have succeeded. i DVFRTI5ING JOIN TH I PHEL TA S See ' - Jamtf J Pawns -Oific a Poet Qjr-Tar McAll -Oiiicia Pest 5t op I Consider the roTufic ' QH iDURTCS- Er noiL NOVJ IK OO SCHOOL rof] ff ' ine ' ii D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 I Attempting Big Things Big things are only accomplished by those who try for them. No obstacle is too big to be overcome by the fellow who tries. 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RAVELINGS 19 2 3 ]iyiiiU!iiUiiiy!iiyiiiyjiiy.¥ ikvaMiiyj|ti ¥-yiiL tikujiu jiiujiig SAVE THE PENNIES Start A Savings Account at this Bank and sec it grow. He pay 4 per cent, interest on Savings Deposits. OLD ADAMS COUNTY BANK I I I D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 The store that appreciates ,5 [your business Central Grocery Quality Groceries, Fruits Vegetables Phone 31 Free Delivery Bible School Teacher— What was the Tower of Babel. Willie — Wasn ' t that the place where Solomon kept his five hundred wives? Curious Lunatic: Why did they send you here? Humorous Lunatic; For no rea- son whatever. Have you any marriageable daughters, Mrs. Widowweeds? Not today, but 1 expect to have a full line in next week. I have three whose divorces are pending, Best of Baked Goods Fresh at all times EAT Blue Ribbon Bread MILLERS Bak ery West Monroe St. Think- Investigate Its up to you to get the best to keep fit and if sick CONSULT Dr. Frohnapfel, D. C. Defined What is a modern painter? An artist who would paint Paul Revere riding through Middlessex in a Ford. He — And we will go through all our trials together. She — At least the first one, dear. ' Farmer — I don ' t suppose you run across a brindle cow with a white face as you come along the road? Motorist — Not quite, brother, but I judge she ' s suffering some now from a nervous shock. D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 INTERSTATE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS CO. Red Top Gasoline Crystal White Kerosene Motor Oils and Greases Tel. 248 Wm. Blee, Agent BAUGHMAN ' S FOR NOTIONS, MILLINERY, CANDY, ETC. EAST SIDE OF THE STREET Quality Groceries AT A SAVING The Motto of PORTERS GROCERY DECATUR SHOE HOSPITAL We Save Your Soles. Rapid, Neat and Reliable MART GILSON 246 West Madison St. D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 QUALITY II ' you have ever wondered liat QUALITY means in mer- chandise, and to wluit extent il is necessary to carry on a busi- ness, consider this store, wliicli after 83 years of deaUni; in Ql ' AI ITY merchandise, stands in the fore as one of the city ' s most successful Dry Goods in- stitutions. Keep1)ieYiun E ll($ At HomeWith Gilis nln$truiiietib Children will enjoy every minute while learning to play a Gibson. And ninety nine out of a hundred Gibson students succeed, because our instruments are not diffi :ult to plav. Yet they have unlimited musical resources. Gibaon mu- sic makes home mora intereatiDg Qd satisfying for the young folks. are the choice of America ' s leading art- ists and are recognized as the standard fretted natrumenls. In tone, volume, desisn, finish, etc they mark the farthest stop fn the scienceand art of fretted instrument construe- tloa. Guaranteed fur life. Pay While Vou Play The cost of a Gihgon Is small compared with tbefunandallroiind satisfaction it fives. Pick out your instrument. We will tell you about an easy payment plan which will enable you to pay while you play. Ir fact, you will play well be- fore the lustrument la paid for. CaU or Fhon . i;. r. i) )it .xi;iK Hq. 11 Peoples Loan Trust Co. Building Factory Representalivefor Gibson Mandolin -Guitar Company Kalamazoo, Mich. Instructions given on all Gibson instruments by our Factory Repre- sentative, Decatur, Indiana, Iwi because I was deliberately „KI designed to serve better, last longer, and to keep you happier. I-XL kitchen cabinets are not merely first aids in kitchen duty, but they are symmetrically designed and per- fect pieces of workmanship in every respect. Fulfilling an important duty in your home and in your kitchen, the I-XL will e. rn your admiration and keep you happy. Guaranteed and sold by LEE HARDWARE CO. D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 A. W. TANVAS Manufacturer of Light and Heavy Harness Vuncanizing, Retreading Tires and Boots. Phone 471. Graham 8 Walters INSURANCE, ABSTRACTS LOANS REAL ESTATE East of Court House Decatur, Indiana E. V. MILLS THE GROCER Everything Always Fresh and Up-to-Date I think I should havenamed my boy ' Flannel ' , said Mrs. Binks. Why? asked Mrs. Jinks. Because, answered Mrs. Binks, he shrinks from washing. Census Taker (to middle-aged madam. spinster) — And what is your age, Spinster (coylyi — I ' ve seen just 25 summers. Census Taker — How long have you been blind? I wish I had a baby brother to wheel in my go-cart, mamma, said small Elsie. My dolls are always getting broken when it tips over. Office Boy (anxious to go to foit- ball match) — May I have the after- noon off, sir. My grand — Employer Oh. yes, I ' ve heard that before, our grandmother died last week. Office Boy — Yes, sir, but — my grandfather ' s getting married again this afternoon. I say, parson, do you think it ' s right for a man to profit by the mis- takes of others? Why, no! Certainly not. Well, then, perhaps you ' d like to return the fee I gave you for marry- ing me? The Greatest Reward For Work Well Done Is More Work to Do. THE ART SHOP MRS. W. S. TEETER 169, So. Second St, THE MAIER HIDE FUR CO. — Dealers in — HIDES, FUR, WOOL, RAGS, RUB- BER, SCRAP METAL AND ALL KINDS OF PAPER. 710 West Monroe St. Phone: 442fl f Are You Particular About Your Shoes? If So; Come to THE ELZEY SHOE STORE The Store That Keeps With Its Patrons Faith s, D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 MILLER South End Restaurant S Bakery FRESH BAKED GOODS A SPECIALTY Telephone 965 RED HOWER BARBER SHOP Best Service in Town Hair Cuts 30c. - Shaves 15c. THE HOME — OF— QUALITY GROCERIES Saves You Money Have Us Prove It M. E. HOWER Phone 108 Be sure that your next Gas Range is equipped with the Lo- rain oven heat regulator. In- sures perfect cooking and bak- ing. No more guess work. No more Pot Watching. More accurate than a fireless cooker. Stop at the Gas Office, we want to tell you about it. Northern Indiana Gas and Electric Go. D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 Decrees of Appreciation Tliere is a dift ' erence between just a box of candy and Fuerst and Kraemcrs Candies. Wlien she sees its Fuerst and Kraeniers licr smile is brighter and her thanks arc sweeter. She understands that you have complimented her by thoughtful selection. Sold only by LOSE BROTHERS at tlie United Store. SERVICE— COURTESY— SATISFACTION Tires, Tubes, Accessories, Vulcanizing- ELBERSON SERVICE STATION Gasoline, Kerosene, Oils, Greases. Retail and Wholesale Free Air and Water— DECATUR, IND.— Phone 373. FISHER HARRIS cash grocery QUALITY Merchandise, Lowest Prices Sole Agents for CHASE SANBORNS Famous Coffees and Teas D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 stock insurance is not conducted down to a price but up to a standard, an insur- ance policy is a promise jx) pay so it is a mortgage note, you examine carefully the as- sets back of a note; why not examine carefully the assets back of a policy. SEE Decatur Insurance Agency 2nd floor Schafer Bldg. E. W. JOHNSON, Mgr. Phone 358 Holthouse Garage OVERLAND and WILLYS KNIGHT Automobiles Willard Batteries Storage Repairs PHONE 11 Callow Kohne The Drug Store on the East Side of the street We cater to your wants. D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 Two Real Automobiles By an Old Master DURANT Just a real ood car STAR ' ' Worth the money Desisfned and Built under the personal direction of W. C. Durant, the man who made the Buick and Cadil- lac, the Oldsmobile, the Oakland and the Chevrolet famous. Do not fail to see these cars at our display room on the corner of Second and Jackson streets. P. KIRSCH SON Phone 335, Decatur, Ind. ' BETTER GARS ARE BEING BUILT AND DURANT IS BUILDING THEM D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 • £tna LU« loo. Oft. A Warning for Motorists y TNA-IZE The boldness of hold- up men has made our highvvaysunsafe icew v- four hours of the day. Motorists should se- cure immediate pro- tection from holdup by havingaHighway Rob- bery endorsement added to their i£tna Burglary Policies. The additionalcostis slight; also provides proteo- tion when afoot. For information and rates- phone, Suttles-Edwards Co. A. D. Suttles, Sec.-Treas. See the New VICTOR Victrola $100 Model Victrolas Records THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. PRINTING and Office Supplies at the Commercial Print Shop of Frank W. Downs 210 South Second St. PHONE 745 D. H. S. RAVE LINGS 19 2 3 EAT At The Peoples Restaurant Opposite Court House OUR MOTTO: Cleanliness and Service Complete line of BAKED GOODS Nothing but Good Quality Here In llic men ' s and boys ' clothing and furnishings we sell. Fine quality is our job; it ' s one that pays us both. QUALITY wilii smart style and big values satisfies you — you come to us again. That means more business. HART, SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES Are the best clothes made. They are in a class by themselves. Come in and let us show you. HOLTHOUSE-SCHULTE S CO. D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 J. H. YAGER H. J. YAGER Established 1865 YAGER BROTHERS ■ — Dealers in — FURNITURE, RUGS, LINOLEUM, PIANOS AND PLAYER PIANOS UNDERTAKERS 115 So. Second St. Phones 44-105 Opposite Court House - Decatur, Ind. SELLERS OF MICHAEL - STERN Value First Clothes Tetui-T-Aye Go J BETTER CLOTHES FOR LESS J MONEY - ALWAYS - • DECATUR • INDIANA Did you fall? sad a man, rushing to the rescue of a woman who slip- ped on the icy pavement. Oh, no, she cried, I just sat down to see if I could find any four- leaf clovers. Professor — I ' m getting some rare work from the new freshman. Assistant — Rare ? Professor — Yes; not well done. Gilpin ' s Grocery Fresh Meats Best Quality, Low Prices, Personal Service Cor. Adams 7th St. Phone 464 D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 SMITH YAGER FALK The Rexall Drug Store The Students Headquarters for books and supplies. Everything in Drugs. Prescriptions a Specialty. B. J. Smith. Sec. J. S. Falk, Treas. Schafer Hardware Co. ' THE ELECTRIC STORE Wt ' slein Electric rotary cylinder type, and ABC oscilator type Electric Washers, ranging in price from $85.00 to $1 35 00. Star anto and radio l)atteries. Full line of radio supplies. If it ' s electric, we have it. SCHAFER HDW. CO We save you money D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 If you would save on furniture—VISIT US GAY, ZWICK MYP:RS The Leading FURNITURE and PIANO STORE Funeral Directors Ambulance Service PHONE 61 DECATUR, INDIANA I c THE WORLD MOVES OLLEGE Presidents, University Boards and leading Educators the world over have collaborated with the Moving Picture Fraternity to the end that all possible aid might be given the great cause of Education through a visualization of Man ' s Greatest efforts and Nature ' s wonderful enactments. Likewise have industrial wizards and leading professional men worked along the same lines. Great men have been immortalized; wonder- ful achievements perpetuated, and the workings of the world preserved for posterity thru the Movies. The world ' s greatest actors and actresses may be seen In the largest municipalities, or the smallest commun- ities, in lifelike enactment of the roles they portray — True-to-life productions of great masterpieces of Drama, Opera, Commerce, Trade. The World laughs, cries, studies, is entertained — at the Movies. Science has willed it. The World enjoys it. The Cort Theater Jesse LeBrun, Mgr. Decatur, Indiana I D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 pjiMiiyiiMi ' i iMiiys}yiiMiiyiiiyiiiy;iiyiiiyiiiLgiMii iiLa iMiiyji iy)i ' 1 Why The School? 1 — It helps to form correct habits of mind and body. 2 — It bring-s one in contact with others, teaching- us our duties and other rights. 3 — It impresses us with the necessity of doing things well — to be efficient. 4 — It has been that the educated person is more versa- tile, can adjust himself more quickly. 5 — There are many more reasons. The educated man is forming good habits all the time and no one is more important than that of being economical, of having a savings account. WE WILL HELP YOU THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Decatur, Indiana D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 GIFT AND HAT SHOPPE Millinery, Art Goods, Gifts, Hemstitching Picoting 134 East Monroe St. Phone 235 FIRST STOP West End Restaurant LAST STOP LUNCH BAKED GOODS Candies and Ice Cream CIGARS APPLEMAN ' S J ' ' STYLE PLUS ' ' Quality Guaranteed We Make a Specialty of Students Made-To-Measure Clothes Teeple Peterson D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 JOSEPH LANG Ice Cream and Soft Drinl s HOME MADE CANDIES A SPECIALTY PLUMBING HEATING P. J. HYLAND Phone 356 240 West Monroe Street PUMPHREY JEWELRY STORE Gifts With A Future Brunswick Phonographs and Records Commencement Gifts That Last D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 We Mend the Rips, And Patch the Soles, Build Up the Heels, And Save the Soles. COFFEE ' S SHOE SHOP ' .f For Quality Meats Call SCHMITT MEAT MARKET FREE DELIVERY - PHONE 96. MORRIS 5 lOc Store J. M. TROUTMAN Manager i Eat Tasty Ice Cream It is the Best CLOVERLEAF CREAMERIES Inc. N. A. BIXLER OPTOMETRIST Eyes Examined - Glasses Fitted DECATUR, INDIANA GLEN COWAN Up-to-Date Barber Shop. Where All the Fellows Go. East Madison St. See Us For Your Baseball, Basketball, Tennis,. and Other Athletic Sport Equipment Needs. H. KNAPP SON D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 BURK Elevator Co. 3IO0IC Grain, Hay, Field Seeds, Coal, Wool and Mill Feeds 3IOOIC ' ' WORK WITH BURK Decatur, Indiana )J The Home of Good Furniture Attractive Prices Satisfaction to All E. A. Beavers Phone 90 Decatur, Indiana S. E. Black EMBALMER AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR Lady Assistant Phones: Office 90. Residence 727 DECATUR, IND. PEOPLES Cash Shoe Store N ' c ' (iH ' cr you shoes at a price ()rtliy ol ' your confidence. They are shoes you will en- joy wearing because they are easy, stvlish and exclusive. Buy For Cash and Buv For Less D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 BURT MANGOLD Dentist Phones: Office, 678 Residence 460 X-ray Machine Everything for the Ford and Fordson Phone 80 SHANAHAN-CONROY AUTO CO. Authorized Ford Agency Buy a Ford and Bank the Difference KELLER JEWELRY STORE Diamonds, Watches, Rings, Jewelry, Silverware, Cut Glass 129 NORTH SECOND ST. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE BEST OF SERVICE GO TO LOSES BARBER SHOP MODERN AND SANITARY SHOP AND EQUIPMENT 129 Madison Street. Ring ' s Confectionery Ice Cream Candies Served At All Hours WINNES SHOE STORE For Fine Shoes, Oxfords and Strap Slippers Footwear for Men, Women and Children TT IS the desire of the Miller - Grocery to extend to its cus- tomers the maximum of Ser- vice and every Courtesy within its power. FRANCIS M. GRANSTAFF Musical Instruments PACKARD PIANOS CHENEY PHONOGRAPHS BEAVERS FURNITURE STORE SCHMITZ TRICKER GARAGE General Repairing and Welding International Motor Trucks Sales Service D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 .r LUMBER COAL t ' Compliments of CONTER Ice Cream and Soft Drinks Phone 92 KIRSCH-REPPERT Everything to Build Anything D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 DECATUR AUTO PAINT TOP SHOP AUTO PAINTING Y. E. Meyers, Proj). California Tops tailored to fit your car. Tops rebuilt and rejiaircd. Signs and Upholstering. 211 First St. VISIT THE CRYSTAL and MECCA THEATERS Home of Paramount Pictures The kind that please them all. Every show a oruaranteed attraction. We will appraciate your patronage. Spray McCormiek, Mgrs. For M oiiroe Clothes allery Hats anhattan Shirts See VANCE LINN i Telephone 494 I D. H. S. RAVE LINGS 19 2 3 How would you face a 50,000 damage suit? Would you like to lie awake nights fearing that the jury would award the full sum? Would you enjoy won- dering how you could pay, even if they awarded only one-tenth of it? If you carried TRAVELERS Automobile Liability insurance, with high limits, you would not have to touch a cent of your money to meet this verdict. The Travel- ers would defend the suit, pay the lawyers and settle the judgments. Telephone today AMERICAN SECURITY CO. FRED E. KOLTER, Mgr. Monroe Street Phone 172 D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 EAT QUALITY BREAD and taste the difference Quality Bread is baked under the most sanitary conditions and by bakers that know how. ALSO A COMPLETE LINE OF BAKED GOODS BITTNERS BAKERY West Madison St. Burglar: I won ' t harm you lady. I just want your money. Old Maid: Go along with you; you are just like all men. Joe S. — Glen Hill came home from college last night because it was the end of a quarter Squire — I might have had the end of a quarter too, if I wouldn ' t have bought a piece of candy. Editor — We can ' t accei t this poem; no verse at all. Merely an escape of gas! Young Poet — Oh. I see! Some- thing wrong with the meter. DECATUR LUMBER COMPANY Deatur, Indiana We sell everything staple in Lum- ber, Builders Supplies and Coal. Each succeeding year finds us bet- ter equipped to meet your require- ments- We will serve you conscientiously, our regular customers know it. We want to prove it to others. Phones 253 and 171 D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 If you want to see Better-Better See HEj vasON Gifts that last for Graduation, Birth- days, Weddings any Time Mrs. Kate Burdge MILLINERY 162 South Second St. Cliarles Voglewede SELLS SHOES Right S Left Oscar Hoffman ARCHITECT Furnished Plans for the Decatur High School COR. 2ND AND MADISON STS. ' PHONE 16. E. D. ENGELER CO. THE STORE OF QUALITY MERCHANDISE DRY GOODS— THE HOME OF —HOSIERY CARPETS and RUGS MUNSINGWEAR —NOTIONS LINOLEUM— LADIES ' READY TO WEAR —GROCERIES D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 The General Jumbo 30x31 1-2 The tire you can run with thirty pounds air pressure. You have always been urged to in- flate your tires to fifty pounds and up. Result: Road shock and rattle. But here is one tire that makes it possible for you to reduce the air pessure all the way down to 30 pounds and yet secure the greatest milage ever known in a tire. Think of it ! a tire able to run unhurt and last its full life when used with about half the inflation required by ordinary tires. A complete stock of all sizes of tires and tubes at all times. - Invite us to your next blowout. YOURS FOR SERVICE Decatur Service Go. V. L. Murray, Proprietor It Does Feel Good Just To Breathe! The Majestic warm-air Furnace does pro- vide good air for breathing. It is the kind of air that makes you want to stretch out your arms in pure joy, just to breathe as deeply as you can. The Majestic Furnace is not only replacing hundreds of hot-water, steam and vapor systems that fail to provide that satisfaction that goes with the Majestic Furnace. Sold and installed by The Ashbaucher Tin Shop FIRST STREET D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 After High School What? Why not choose business or finance? Your High School education is a splendid foundation.. Add to it specialized business training and you are as- sured of a permanent success structure. It you are a High School Commercial graduate, the Post Graduate Course offered by The INTERNATIONAL will quickly qualify you for a good paying position. Three other courses are offered exclusive to High School graduates. A post card or a letter will bring you full information without obligations. Write TODAY. The INTERNATIONAL College 120 COLLEGE BLDG., FORT WAYNE, IND. IMPORTANT — Business and financial institutions prefer INTERNATIONAL graduates. There ' s a Reason Bill Smith, a country shopkeeper, went to thecity to buy goods. They were sent immediately, and reached home before he did. When the boxes were delivered, Mrs. Smith seized a hatchet and began frantically to open the largest one. What ' s the matter, Sarah? asked one of the by- standers, who had watched he in amazement. Pale with fright, Mrs. Smith point- ed to an Inscription on the box It read: Bill inside. The boy stood on the railroad track, The train was coming fast; The boy stepped off the railroad track. And let the train go past. Weary Willie stopped at a farm house to ask for something to eat. Lady: Why in the world do you walk in the country asking for food? Willie: Well, you see, Lady, the doctor told me to take long walks af- ter my meals. That ' s what I ' m do- ing. First Cootie — Where you been ? Second Cootie — Sea voyage, ol ' top. F. C— Yeh? S. C. — Uh, huh, ridin ' the marcel waves. D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 DURKIN ' S MODERN GARAGE OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Distributor for Dodge Brothers Motor Cars in Adams and Wells Counties DELIVERY PRICES Touring $945, Roadster $910, Business Coupe $1055 Business Sedan $1285, Regular Sedan $1535 PHONE 181 THOS. J. DURKIN D. H. S. RAVELINGS 19 2 3 All the News Ji II the Time Always in The DEMOCRAT ' Try to laugh that Fact off DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT A 100% Paper in a 100% Field HIGH CLASS COMMERCIAL BOOK AND JOB PRINTING I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 Your attention is called to the fact that the mer- chants who have advertised with us have given material assistance in bringing about the publishing of this book and our Ravelings. It is only those merchants who are up-to-date and striving to get ahead and to treat every- body fairly that have advertised herein. Look over the ads and then trade with them for you will be assured of fair treatment. ra iriJiff titraii?rtiffrtiJ? iJi ij? iK i?i ?it I i : m- ' ■-J , ' v :.::. . ' i..:!.. . -. M WM: ' ■■fiA.i-y ' ' Wi ' iiftv ' S ' f; m ' M! ' . ' f; ym The HF Group Indiana Plant 110516 B 24 00 10 5 2007