Decatur High School - Ravelings Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 140 of the 1924 volume:

RAVELINGS Commencement Number Published by the Senior Class of 1924 Decatur High School, Decatur, Indiana Allen Coir V r ' Mt UbWy 900 Webster Street PO Cox 2270 Fort Wayne, IN 46B01-WTO FOREWORD In after years, as you leaf through the pages of lliis book, if it brings back happy memories of bigh school days; if it causes a smile at the mem- ory nl some long-ago frolic; if il inspires you to return to the ideals which you held when in old I). II. S.; then the purpose of this hook will have been fulfilled. DEDICATION To M iss Sellemeyer, who has stood at the helm guiding the class of ' 24 for three years of its high school existence, we dedicate this book. Q O O O X u CO ' FtfVEJLtlltfG-S. RUTH GLEIM Science. Spanish (Resigned second Semester) LENA RUTLEDGE Physical Training JUNE OSSENBERG Science .MARTHA TYXER History ' J?n rE71L,IJK[G-5. I.l ' CILlO ITCH Domestic Science CI.KN ' X JACKSON Latin BLANCHE McCRORY Commercial Subjects CORDELIA RIESEX Music ' JF jv lijsz S. MAUDE ANDERSON English .MARY WII.HITE Commercial Subjects JOSEPHINE MYERS History, English jtW tBf I%, V   - | Hi ' — ' rz ' 4 ■ LmL 4 V -: AGNES SELLEMEYER Mathematics Mechanical Drawing ' J nVEJJLtlHG-S. FLOYD GIBSON Manuel Training JOSEPH SCHELL WF k r 1 r ■ 4b ji JARVIS BURNER Spanish, Science i Resigned) LORN C. HOWARD Coach, Physical Training c. ±a£i L ' ASSES o ' FnVEJL IJt G-S. BAUL CHASE . ' 20, J I . Boys Glei i ' i,,i, | torj i ' hii ' . ' 2 1 . X s. c. ' 2 I: Senioi Class l ' i i sid. Hi, ' 24; Jun ' lass Pla II ivc liiip life of endi 1 1 ENKY N ' EI ItElTEK V. President of I [istoi i ' lub, ' 23, ' _ ' i . V sident of X S C, ' 23, ' _ I ; Latin Club. ' 22, . A A, Vii e Presidi nt of Si nioi ■ :ia --. Foot i. ill. ' 22, ' 23; Uoanoke. Monroe ill. . Th. secret to su. I ' l.i (HENCE BIGGS A. A. Secretary, ' 24; Class Treasurer, . ' ; Glee Club, ' 22: Discussion League. ' 23, I; Class Secretary, ' 23; Kavelings Staff, 3; Class Secretary. ' 24; Specialty. ' 24; roasurer I list, i v Club. - ' I; I [is:or Club i . Commen ial Club. ' _• I. Pi p Champs l;i IB] ;,:T BKAX1 iYBEKKY A man after his own lieart. HELEN KOCH El! Latin Club. ' 22, ' 23, ' 24; X. S C, ' 24; A, A., ' 21, - 22. ' :•:;. ' 24; Itavelingrs Staff, ' 21; Edi- tor in Chief, ' . ' i . .1 unioi i ' lass Plaj ; Senioi Class I ' l.i-, . Pep Champs, ' 23 A sp, i I. ih. I ' JFjJV LrlJSZ S. R H ' .ERT Al ' KAMi Commei •ling- H. cial Club, ' 24; A. A. st. ' 23; X. S. C, ' 21; f ark lien of few words are the ,,. t m MILI RKI BUTLER A. A.. ial ( ' lull Latin Clul... ' 21. ' 22; c ' 24; Glee Club, ' 22. ' 2 :. 2 ' 2i Ravelings Staff, ' 23, ' 24: Cherry Blos- som, ' 22, Fire Prince. ' 22,; Specialties, ' „•: ' ., ' :M; B. B. Team. ' 23; Pep Champs; H. S. Pianist. ' 22. ' 23, ' 24; Junior-Senior Pianist. ' 22. ' 24; Girls Quartette. rlil RICHARD FRISINGER Football. ' 22, ' 23; Latin Club, ' 22. ' 23; Junior Class Plav, ' 21; Senior class Play, ' 22; A. A.. ' 21, ' 22. ' 23, ' 24. The manly art is to do with might and main what you can do. FLORENCE ROW EX DON FARR Junior Class Plav. Senior Class Plav: Latin Club. ' 22. ' 23; Commercial Club, ' 24; A. A.. ' 21, ' 22. ' 23. ' 2 1. Raveling Staff. ' 2 1: ' . Ii-s Cherrvblussom , ' 22; The Fire Prince ' 23; Boys Glee Club, ' 24; Vice President of Junior Class; Band. ' 21, ' 22; Orchestra, ' 21, ' 22; Howling Host. ' 23; Baseball. ' 21. ' 22. ' 22; Basketball. ' 23. ' 24: Football. ' 23, ' 24: Track, ' 23. ' 24: Captain of Track. ' 21; Senior Quar- tette So absolute complete. he himself ' J nVEJlLflHG-S. I.l ' i ' ll.i: EXGLK I. .11 in c ' lull. ' 22. ' 23. ' 24; i ' ummei cial i ' Iub, Histoid Club, ' . ' I ; N. S. i ' ., S C, : i A.. 21. ' 22, ' 23. ' 2 I: Senior s.s Play; I irchestra. ' 21 . Spc ialtv Junior 5 . Pep Champs, ' 23. .f sile Pi when sh II ' i A l:i i J. BUUMLEY Latin Club, ' 22, ' 23. ' -I. Glee Club, ' 23, A. A .. ' 21, ' 22, ' _:;. ' _ ' I . Junior Class I l:i ; or ' ' lass Pla , [• ' ootball, ' 23. ' 24; iperet- 22. ' 23; Howling Host. ' 23; Track, ' 22, ' 24. ,1 confident i eerful yesterday ' l- ' l.i HiENI ' i: MAI ILEY Junior Si laity; Senior Specialty; Latin ' lub. ' 22. ' 23, ' 24; History Club, ' 24; Glee Club 23; X. S. C, ' 24; A. A. ' 21, ' 22, ' 23, ' 24; Pep ' hamps, •-•::. A light heart lives long I.KSTKi: HUNT it, In stra, 24 . . S. C, ' 24; Spei ialt 1 i ■ A. A . _ ' I . Wren High School, ' 21, ' - ' : :;. Commercial Club, ' 24. If first love does nol succeed, try, tr MILDRED I ' .I. .KY Commen lal Club, ' 24; Glee Club, ' 22, ' 24; X s C . ' 24; A A . ' 23, ' - 1 . Specialty Senior Plaj . Pep Champs, ' 23. Infinite riches In a little room ' JlLtfVEJlLflHG-S. DALE Km. is E ' en when vanquished li Ji ISEPHINE SUTTLE My Valentine, ' 24: Latin Club. Commercial Club. ' 21; Histo Club. ' 22, ' 23, ' 24; N. S. C, ' 24 ' 23, ' 24; Operetta, ' 22. ' 23: Class Trea •21; .Iiiiiiin- (. ' lass 1 ' lav. ' 2::. 1 ' ep Champ: Cantatta, ' 24; B. I ' .. Varsity. ' 21, ' 22, ' 2 i ' liil. Cheerfulni in. I ill I IELMI IRE VVE ' CHTEt! LOLA SWARTZ Senior Class Play Specials class Play Specialty; Latin Club, Commercial Club, ' 24; Glee Club, ' 2: A. A., ' 23, ' 24; Hiss Cherry Bloss Pep Champs. ' _ ' ::. She dues her part with and turns her work to play i cl i 1 1 1 1 h DEAN ' I ' , li illWIX ■ phi Latin Club, ' 2::. ' . ' 4; President, ' 22; Commercial Club, ' 24; Junior class President, ' 23; lilies stall. ' j|; History cinh. ' 24; Bask ' 21, ' 22. ' 2:4. ' 24; Junior cla s 1 ' lav Track, ' 21. ' 22. ' 24; A. A.. ' 21. ' 22. ' 2 President of Latin Chili; Basketball c ' a ' 24; Senior Class Play, ' 24. ' J?HV r E?lL,II£G ' S. COIil ' KM A K.M ' .I.KM ANN Latin I • 1 u I .. ' 22: Histoi I ' lub, ' 2 I . N. ' 2 I. A. A.. ■-::. ' 2 I . Pep i :hamps. IKDOX l|c|..M! ,-ho loves liis fell. GLENNIS ELZEY Latin club. ' 22; Commercial Club. ' 24; I Mstoi v Club, ' 2 I : Glee Club, ' 22, ' 23; A. A.. ' 21, ' : : Junior Class Play; Senior Class Plaj . B B., ' 24; Pep Champs. NILES WHlTE Basketball, ' 21, ' 22; Football, ' 21, ' 22; Baseball, ' 21, ' 22 . Ti a k; Glee club; History club; Orchestra; Band; Vice President, ' 21; itavelings Staff; Varsity Basketball, ' :•::. ' 24; Varsitv Football, ' 23, ' 24; Senior Quartette; Senior Class Plav; Junior Class Play; Fire Prince, ' 23; Howling Must, ' 23; Commercial Club, ' 24; Latin club. ' 24. that JUSTINE STULTS - s C ' 24; A. A., ' 24; Monmouth High S, hool, 12; Decatui High School. ' 21. ' 23, ' 24. still water runs deep. ' FtfVEJUIIXG ' S. KI.KAXt KA Mi ' KI.T.KIl HAROLD SHEET? The man who I, lush Muni ' . S., ' 24; Ct A. A., ' 24. BERNICE NELS ligh School, ' 21 lercial Club, ' 21 this maiden ri ow her. ERVIN STEELE D. II. S., ' 21. ' 22, ' 21; Boys ' Glee Club, ' 24; A. A.. ' 21, ' 22, ' 22. ' 24; Ravelings, ' 21; ( ' herrvbliissuin, ' 22; Class President, ' 21; B. B., ' 21; Varsity B. B. ' 22. ' 23, ' 2 I ; Varsity Baseball, ' 22; Varsity Track, ' 22; Howling Host. ' 22; Latin Club, ' 23; Class Veil Leader, •23; K. H. S.. ' 23; Chem. Club. ' 23. No but himself can be h illel. HARRIET MYERS Latin Club, ' 22, ' 23, ' 24; Comme Club, ' 24; Glee Club, ' 22. ' 23. ' 24; Presi Glee Club, ' 24; Girls Quartet, ' 21; Class President, ' 22; class Reporter, ' 22; A. A., •22, ' 22. ' 21; Miss Cherry Blossom , jnior Class Play. ' 22; Pep Champs, Raveli St. i ■_ ' i . iit Killed to the ' J?n T£31L,II GS. OH 1:1.1..-: LAMM i l V.N Varsit) Basketball, ' 21; Varsin Foot- tall, ' . ' I: Trai k, •_ ' 1. • ' .!• e Club ' I ' ll.. ' 21; A. A.. ' 21; M. II. S., ' 21. ' 22. MAKIE BC1JXETT Latin Club 24; C mi ..I Club, ' 2 I . A A Ji 22, _ : : 1 Pep 1 iiamps, illity. reliability ALTON McKEAX MAI1GAUET I. McCORMICK ill •■ 1 ' lub, ' 23, ■. I : 1 iperetta, ' 23; Spe- ' 24: Pep 1 ' hamps; freshman al Van n High School. ' 21. CLAREXCE BE VVERS ercial Club, ' 24: History Club, ' 24; N. s C, ' 24: Itavelings Staff. Business Man- ;i u. !-. ' 24: .1 unioi 1 llass Tri rei Fool ball, ' 23; Track, ' 24; A. A., ' 21. ' 22. ' 2:;. ' 21. Jo rises in Tin- like .1 summei ' JFfJV LrlJV S. MARGARET ZWICK Junior Class Play, ' 22, ' 23; Senior class Play, ' 24; Latin Club, ' 22, ' 23; Commercial Cluli President. ' -4; Glee Club. ' 21, ' 22, ' 23, •24; A A., ' 21, ' 22. ' 23, ' 24; .Miss Cherry Blos- som, ' 22; Fire Prince, ' 23; Secretary Sopho- more Class, ' 22; Varsity B. B., ' 21, ' 22, ' 23, light of foot, so light of spirit. Rl IBERT HILLS Commercial Club, ' 24; Glee Club. ' 24; President X. S. C ' 24; A. A. ' _ ' :;. ' _ I ; Howl- ing Host, -:;; Varsity Football; ' 22. ' I ' ::. ' 24. My tender youth was never ye1 attaint with any passion t enflaming love. HETTIE ANN HOUCK Latin Club, ' 23, ' 24; Commercial Club, 24; History Club, ' 24, Glee Club, ' _::; A. A.. _•:;. ' 24; Pep Champs; Operetta, Fire rince ; Monroeville H. S.. ' 21; Monmouth II. ... ' _ ' _ Decatur, ' 23, ' 24. Her ,ioys are ma I ' LAIIBXCK L. SITLLKI; President of History Club, ' L ' :;. ' : ' !; 11. Club. ' 23, ' 24; X. S. C, ' 23, ' 24; A. A.. ' 21. ' 2 ' 23, 2 4 ; Tra k. ' 2:!. ' 24. NAOMI HELM Latin Club, ' --: Commercial Clul Glee clul ' , ' 23, ' 24; A. A., ' 24; Operetta Specialty, ' - ' t; Cantata, 24. ' FnVEHLtlfJG-S. MARY BAUMANN Pep Champs; Glee Club, ' J. ' . ' 23, ' 24; A. A.. ■22, ' _ ' ::. ' 24; Fire Prince; Junior Class Plaj Spei ialty. It isn ' t hard to like her. I ' AI ' I. I. WHITTENBARGER 3 C, ' 2 I: A. A . ' 20, ' 21, ' 24. er idle a moment with sui cess as his GLAi YS GILPEN Orchestra, ' 22; Commercial Club, ' 24; Hee Club, ' 23; A. A., ' 21, ' 23, ' 24; Pep Champ, :::-. History Club, ' 24. The girl with ;i purpose. I ' A II. CASTLE I ' ll get out alright. NAOMI STULTS Specialty, ' _ ' ::. Latin Club. ' -- ' . ' 23, ' 24; ■ men ial ' !lub, ' 2 I . I hs;nn Club, ' ; ' I . I ilee ' lub, ' 22, ' 23; A. A. ' 21, ' 22, ' 23, ' 24; Pep ' hamp, ' 23. My thoughts and conduct are my own. ' FnvEJuiitfGS. JESTEEN HOCKER Junior Class Play, ' 23; My Valentine, ' 24; Latin Club, ' 22, ' 23, ' 24; Glee Club, ' 22, ' 23; N. S. C, ' 24; A. A.. ' 21, ' 22, ' 23, ' 24; Operetta Cherry Blossom, ' 22; Basketball, ' 24; Pep Champs, l ' ::. rtainly CARL MANN History Club, ' 2 1. ' 2 1: A. A.. ' 23, ' 24; Ope . ■:.,- i ip,. milil but he satisfies RUTH CASTLE 1 Latin Club, ' 23, ' 24; N. S. C, ' 24; Com- cial Club, ' 24; A. A., ' 24; Glee Club, ' 23, Junior Class Play Specialty, ' 23; Senioi s Play Specialty, ' 24; B. B. Team, ' 24; retta, ' 23; Pep Champs, ' 23; orchestra. Office Assistant. ' 24. )[ ' :• has charms. KOliEKT MILLEl: Latin Club. ' 22; A. A.. ' 21. ' 22. ' 2:1. ' 2 1: owling Host. ' 22; Glee Club, 2:;: Track, ' 22. Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom. THELMA PETERSi IN A. A.. ' 21, ' 22, ' 23, ' 24; X. S. ( ' .. ' 21. ' 24; istorv Class. ' 24; Latin Club, ' 21: Commer- cial Club, ' 24; Pep Champs, ' 2:1; Specialty, ' 21. It is the b person to whom succes ' JlLnVEJLrlHGS. m:i.i:. smith New I lav en High Sc I. _ ' | , Sacred in Ac aiU-my. -22: Klrkland Hisli s. I, I lecat iir Hisli Si liool. -2 I: A A.. ' 2 I. NAOMI SCHXEPP !. i . . shall in ' I: X. s. II. ' I l- ' OltllKST G1LPEX ,1 lin. — in .11 iii:i.i: - li i -|- 1 : 1 1 : 1 1 ' r ' J?n rE?L,II G-S. MARY A. PATTERSON Commercial Club, ' 24; Glee Club, ' 22 ' 23 ■24; A. A., ' 22, ' 23. ' 24; .1 1 r Class Plav Specialty; Senior Class Pla Specialty; Pep Champs, ' 23; Cantata, ' 24; (ipt ' ietta. ' 2: ' . FRED .MA. H II! JUANITA Till i.MAS Latin Club, ' 22, ' 2::, ' 24; Latin Club Treasurer. ' 23; A. A.. ' 21, ' 22. _ ' .:. ' 2 I . Com- mercial Club, ' 24; History Club, ' 21; Glee Chili. ' 21. ' 22. ' 2::; Senior Class Play; Operet- ta, ' 22. ' 2:;; Junior class Play Specialty; Pep Cham] ' . ' 23. thi ighl MILTi ' X SWEA1UNGER Basketball. ' 22. ' 23. ' 24: Footbi :;. 21; Glee Club, ' 23; H. s. A ■•in. Prince, ' 23; Howling Host 11 V: . . ' 2 Stal ' A quiet and unobtrusiye lad ets started, then — oh, boy: unt MART POLING Latin Club. ' 22. ' 2:;. ' 21; Commercial Club. ' 24; A. A. ' 21. ' 22, 23, 21. Rayelings Staff; Pep champs. She knows whereof sin- speaks. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY On Sent. 15, 1920 we entered D. H. S. as freshmen. Our enrollment at the beginning of school was sixty students. The second semester brought u twenty-six lieu students. After we became acquainted with our new surroundings and were able to find our classrooms fairly well, we elected officers- Mr. Smith was chosen guardian; Erwin Steele, president; Niles White vice president; Deane Uorwin. secretary; Josephine Suttles. treasurer; Robert Brandyberry, custodian. We chose rose and gray as our class colors and the violet our flower. Two parties were held during the year. The first one was held at the home of Harriett .Myers and the second at the home of Florence Maglcy, on a farm near Mon- mouth. Delicious refreshments were served at both occassions and the evenings were spent in playing games. In the fall of 1921. we entered 1). H. S. for our second year and our upper class- men began to take notice. Fifty-five students began the year and we were soon down to work. A few days after school lii tan. a class meeting was called and we elected the fol- lowing officers : Miss Agnes Sellemeyer. guardian; Deane Dorwin. president; Margaret Zwick. secretary; Florence Biggs, treasurer; Robert Brandyberry. custodian. Our colors were changed from rose and gray to green and white, and our flower from the violet to the sweet pea Our first class party was held at the home of Harriett Myers on Nov. 25. The games, contests., and amusements were enjoyed by all. Twenty-five new students joined our class the second semester. The girls entertained the boys with a party at the home of Jesteen Hocker, on St Valentines Day. Nearly every hoy accepted the invitation. Dancing and playing games were the chief amusements and the hoys called it a real party. The hoys, in return for the party given for them by the girls, invited the girls to a party given at the Masonic- Hall. An indoor track-meet was held and many other games were played during the evening. Dancing also made up a large part of the amusement. Punch and wafers were served. The girls gave fifteen rails for tit. ' hoys and the party came to an end. As Sophomors we were well represented in athletics. Deane Dorwin and Erwin Steele played on the varsity basketball team and Margaret Zwick on the girls basketball team. We began out .Junior year with an enrollment of forty-seven members. They were: Clarence Heavers. Florence- Biggs, l.ydia Boeger, Howard lirumley. Marie Burnett, Mildred Butler. Paul Castle. Karl ( ' has,-. Deane Dorwin. Olenitis Elzey, Mildred Elzey, Luclle Engle, Cordelia Engleman, Don Farr. Forest Gilpen, Gladys Gilpin. Naomi Helm, Jesteen Hocker, Gordon Holmes. Hettie Ann Houck, Helen Kocker, Dale Koos, Mabelle I. add. Florence- Magley. Carl Mann. Margaret MCormick, Charles McC.iil. Fsta Mcintosh. Robert Miller, Harriett Myers, Henry Neiretiter, Thelma Peterson, Mary Poling, Claience Roe, Boyd Kay. r. Harold Sheets, Helen SmiUey, Clarence Spuller, Erwin Steele, Naomi Stults, Justine Stults. Josephine Suttles, Lola Swartz, Juanita Thomas, Niles White, Paul Whittenbarger, and Margaret Zwick At a class meeting on Sept. 22, Miss Agnes Sellemeyer was unanimously elected guardian. Our other officers were: Deane Dorwin. president; Don Fair, vice presi- dent; Florence Biggs, secretary: Clarence Beavers, treasurer; Dale Koos, custodian; Erwin Steele, yell leader. On Oct. 10, we had a weiner and marshmallow roast at Bellmont Park. After the appetizing feast we told ghost stories and played games. We were entertained at the home of Juanita Thomas, on Dec. Hi. As we attend- ed the Deeatur-Bippus baskethall game before the party, we arrived rather late. Play- ing hearts and dancing were the main pastimes. Santa called and presented a gift to each Junior present. We departed early the next morning. We were sorry to lose six of our classmates during the year Charles Mc-Gill went to Michigan, Esta Mcintosh to Fort Wayne, Clarence Roe to Huntington, and Erwin Steele to Kokomo. Lydia Boeger and Paul Castle jo ' ned the Seniors. But we were reinforced by Robert Aurand, Cecil Bess, Geraldine Fike, Herman Lee, Walter Miller, Mary Paterson, Richard Myers, Naomi Schnepp. Milton Swearinger, Luzerne Uriels:, Helen Whitright. and Frank Yahne. Ruth Castle of Memphis, Tenn., joined us late in the year making a total of fifty-four Juniors. The Junior-Senior reception was given in May at the K. of P. He me The dining room and dance hall were artistically decorated. After a program, dainty refreshments were served which were followed by a dance. We were very well represented in athletics. Several Juniors played on the varsity football and basketball teams In an inter-class track meet, the Juniors won. The Juniors class play And Home Came Ted , was presented before an enthusias- tic audience. The cast showed rare dramatic ability and deserved the praise which they received. The Juniors received the honor of having the higher average and more people on the honor role than any other class. We closed a very successful and profitable school year in the spring of I ' m. On that memorable day in Sept. 1923, sixty-six Seniors began their last year in De- catur High School. This year was our last chance to show the faculty and other students what a great class we were. A few days after school began and things began to run pretty smoothly, a c ' ass meeting was held. We again elected Miss Sellemeyer our guardian, Karl chase was made president; Henry Neireiter, vice president; Florence Biggs, secretary; Robert Brandyberry, treasurer; Don Fair, Custodian. We also elected the members of the Ravelings Staff. Our first social event for our last ear was in the form of a marshmellow and weiner roast. It was held on the edge of a woods on the Sellemeyer farm. Everyone enjoyed the delightful luncheon and the numerous games played. The boys honored the girls by giving them a Hallowe ' en party in the gym. A prize was given to the best masked. The gym was decorated with pumpkins ami corn shocks. It indeed seemed to lure the t;lmsts and wit ' ehes by its spooky appearances. Playing games and dancing furnished the evening ' s entertainment. In return for the delightful party given b) the boys, ihe girls gave a Christmas pariy for the boys at the home of Je Suttles Numerous interesting games were played. Santa made a isi. and presented each one present with a useful and beautl ful gift. The eyes of each Senior sparkled with delight at the welcome gift Delightful refreshments were served at a late hour. The last class party of the year was held at the home of Juanitta Thomas. All of the seniors have marked down April 25 as gala daj ol the year The Thomases are well K i u • ii for their entertaining ability and their reputation was not tarnished bj tliis party. The evening was spent in playing games of all kinds. Very clever refreshments, with the green and white colors of the Senior (lass usi-d as the color scheme was served late in the evening, everyone left regretting that it was the last class party of the c lass of ' 24. Th Seniors class play, ' Come Out of the Kitchen was a howling success. I. was played before one of the largest audiences ever gathered in the auditorium and it was necessarv to repeat the play for the benefit of those who were unable to see it the tirst nixlit. Every character was well played and deserved much credit. To out director Mrs. James Blair and our guardian, Miss Sellemeyer, we gave hearty thanks for their untiring efforts 10 make the play a success. The Senior class had a higher average than any of the other classes and also a great part of the honor roll was made up of Seniors. The Seniors played a meat part iii athletics. Seven men played on the varsity loo. ball team. Howard Brumley, Don Fair. Robert .Mills. Cordon Holmes. Richard Frisinger, Charles Lammiman and Niles White. Five Seniors played on the varsity basketball They are: Erwin Ste.de; Xiles White, Charles Lammiman, Deane Dorwin and Don Farr. Niles White. Don Farr and Paul Castle wen- on the track team. Ruth Castle. Margaret Zwick and Glennis Elzey played on the girls basketball team. We will always remember the- beautiful reception which the Juniors gave us and wi thank them very much. We leave our High School after a happy Commencement with great regret. We feel that our last year in D. H S. was our most successful and fond memories of that year will be ch.rish.cl m the heart Ol everj Senior of the class of ' 24. LUCILLE ENGLE. SENIOR CLASS SONG We will Bing a song to Seniors Wherever they may be. May these happy day I.,- cherished in our fondest memory. Where the green and white is floating, ' Neath an Indiana sky, We will sing a sour to Seniors. And our dear Decatur High. SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the members of the Senior class of 1924 las a whole) do hereby give, bequeath, and bestow upon the following Senior class of Decatur (as a whole i, first the exclu- sive rights, powers, and privilege over the extreme lower classes, namely the Juniors. Sophomores and Rhinies that are to come in the following fiscal period— of course with one condition viz: that these members of this said class do satisfactorily prove, show and demonstrate their ability to hold this authority. We also give to the class named above the unconditional right of weilding the various implemens of culture, to- wit: the plow, the spade, the rake, the hoe. and the hose. The senior girls as a whole bequeath (without lament I to the senior girls to follow their undisputed priv ' lege or right of flirtation with the Rhinie boys or any other green prospects. The senior boys (as a dignified body) do thrust upon the shoulders of the senior boys the exclusive and Holy right to wear corduroy trousers I we hope you will see that they are limited to seniors only and keep this custom a truly sanctual one), aso to use the classy slang phrases you have heard us use during the last year. Thus, we, the seniors of ' 24, do thrust these upon you as our last will and testa- ment in the manner and form following: I. Harriett Marie Myers, alais Hattie. do will and bequeath all of my extra dates to Mugs Kosht and Mary Burrel, and my sweet disposition to Eloise Lewton. also my abil- ity to whistle to my little sophomore friend. Jo Anderson. I. Earl Chase, do hereby, will my management of the country boys to any other boy who is as capable as 1 was in keeping the city sheiks off the gym floor at the noon hour. I. Florence Biggs, desire to will my public speaking ability to my kid sister. I. Clarence L. Spuller, do hereby grant my knowledge of Mechanical Drawing to David Worden. 1. Xiles. Bud White, do re-live by ability as an athlete to, or on the shouders of Robert Acker, Jr. Knowing that he is the only one capable to take on this burden. I. Mildred Elzey. will my aptness to cut stencils to Heretta Elzey. but absolutely refuse to will Ralph to any one ' cause I want him myself. Me, Paul Whittenbarger, alais Fat, do give my front seat in the assembly to Gen Barkley. provided he is a seni or next year. I, Mary Bauman. will one little curl to each Junior gitl. who has bobbed hair, to lie collected in 1929. I. Forrest Gilpen. will my ability as a cartoonist to Lyle Fee. I. Thelma Peterson, alais Ducky, do will and bequeath my history note book and also my abiity as a history student to my sister. Jiggs. I. Henry Xierieter (Hank), do hereby give my ability as an orator to Red Callow, and by ability as a shiek to Shrimp Lawson. I. Naomi Helm, do hereby bequeath my wonderful alto voice to Gretchen Kocher. 1 will my brother-in-law. Silvae Gilpen to any one who wants him. I. Gordon Holmes, hereby bequeath my permanent wave to Doyle Johnson ;i pros shiek, the deceased hopes that the inheriter will have more success with ii than the deceased had. I. Jo Suttles, do will and bequeath my typewriting ability to my littlle brother, Mu- lt, and my giggles to Helen Farr. I. Charles Lammiman, will my heighth and good looks to a basketball player who needs them For instance Legs Merryman. I. Lolo Swartz, have only one thing to ill and that is Lester Hunt. I will him to an w I ' ll « ho will have him. 1 Robert Aurand, will my knowledge in Spanish to the one remaining Spanish stu- di in Lee Anna Vance. 1. Unth Castle, Wu lin.li will my position as office girl and guard on the basketball t.ani to I ion- Peters 1. Clarence Beavers, will mj timidit and i lesty and my position as business manager ol the Ravelings to Joseph Elzey. 1. Margaret McCormick, wil my diamond to Blanchhe McCrory, hut will keep Chal- mer myself 1. Carl .Mann, will my Suppousittitious, fanactisses, and farcicial disposition to Clarence Lightfoot. • Cordelia Engleman and Florence Bowen will our perfect attitude and 100 per ■ .ui grades to the Worthman sisters 1. Alton McKean, hereby will my ability as a preacher to Charles Breiner, as a shiek lo Boots Rex and my good looks to Snot .Martin. 1. Billie Butler, (sometimes called Mildred) will my alto voir,, to Jeanette ( ' lark and my ability to tickle a mean pair of ivory keys to Mary Kathryn Si hug. However, 1 refuse to will mj correspondence shiek to any one (we wonder if he is an less International Correspondence School Student ' . ' ; We, Roberl Mills and Robert Miller, will ?,, Robert Frisinger and Robert Frietag the honor of keeping up the reputation we have established as the Roberts iask June issenberg I. V. Glennis Elzey and I. mile Engle, have nothing to will besides good looks and good disposition so w, are going to he -elfish and keep both of these. i i teen Hocker. w ill Charles and his Auburn to any nice sweet girl as myself, who is hit for next year I guess maybe, Kate Hyland ill fill the hill. We. Franklin Singleton anil Fred Major, have nothing to will only our besl wishes for tie- suci .s- ot n us forever and ever. W, Bernice Nelson, Eleanor Moeller, Mary Poling, and Justine stults. will our aiul the only on.-- to |uer Cicero ami Vergil to. Oh! Well, we won ' t wish anyom such hard link so we will take our knowledge of this dead anguage with us. We. Roberl Brandyberry and Dick Frisinger will to Frank Yahne and Jo.- Beboul out knock ' em down and drag ' em out attitutde we have toward the feminine sex. I. Gladys Gilpen will my ability to speak in public speaking to Hetty Erwin. We. Dal- Koos ami Lester Hunt will or leave over our good grades as an example i..r anyone t.. look at. Also it might do Dick Bogner and Hubert Myers some good to See these. We will aS IlllllUal heilfelloW- Will We. Juanita Thomas and 11. tu. Ann Houck, as mutual bed-fellows will our extra ir.-dits to George Wittgenfeld, cause we think he n Is them ire! .. Mugs. Zwick, do hereby will my beautiful soprano voice I Pearl Huckinan to use in Glee Club nexl year, I refuse to will my Sunday N ' ight sheik to I, Howard Brumley. can ' t will anything unless it would be my position as President of the Glee Club, so I guess Glenn Beavers san have that next year. Oh! Well, t should worry, I got Grace. I, Erwin Steele, alias I ' ncle, alias Diz .do will and bequeath to Chick Cole, my ability to arrive at school on time and remain there during the dy, but to no one do I give my superfluous athlete ability (I need it). 1. Helen Kocher, will my excess dramatic ability and the art to play up to a Rudy in a lone scene to Leah Colter. 1, Don Farr. will my Shakespearian ability as was shown by me in Home Came Ted to Walt Baker. ' Im sorry I can ' t will myself to anyone, bum I will give to Cip Hunsicker the priviledge or responsibility of looking after my sister, Helen, in my ab- sence next year, and he. in turn, can will her to some competent lad the following year. I. Flo ' Mgley, bequeath my art of casting men to one side and pushing woman suffer- age to Helen Dorwin. Me, Mary Patterson, will not will anybody anything not even Bus. We. Harold Sheets and Delmore Wechter, having shown our bravery in asking girls for dates and having one or two. do will our bachelorship to Dick Myers and Ed. An- derson. We. Helen Smith and Naomi Schnepp, will to the Peterson cousins, our utter dis- regard we have always had for the extreme. I. Helen Whitright. will to Crauncey Clem and Francis Ellsworth my ability to square dance, and hope they become as adept in this trait as 1 have been. 1, Paul Castle, will Margaret Haley to any nice Freshman who wants her. I. Naomi Stults. will my ability as a chemistry shark to Boyd Rayer. Me. Milt. Swearinger. alias Straube, will my winning disposition and my art as a lady ' s man to James Leonard. This is the end. finish, and conclusion of these, our dying wishes. .May you cherish regard, and protect them to the best of your ability. We name as our executive. Hoot Gibson. Sworn before me this first day of May, 1924. Witnesses: Doyle Foreman. G. Whittgenfeld. Notary Public: Angelina Firks. (SEAL) SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY A few day; ago I chanced hack to old Decatur. As I walked down the streets I could net help wondering at ihe changed aspects of the scenes of my school days. De- catur was no longer a small town, but had grown into a wonderful city, where t li • hum and buzz ol traffic was heard everywhere. Although more than twenty years had pass- ed since I had graduated from old D. li S. my mind at once rushed back to those good i i days and .1 desire to hear of my classmates of ' 24 came upon me. 1 started to- ward 1I1. school building with the thought of visiting it, but before I reached there 1 noticed on the porch of a beautiful home a woman who looked familiar to me. Upon observing closelv I found her in I - no one but my old classmate, Tommy Thomas. I hurried upon the porch, sat down and began in talk, as only classmates do. I was great- I, delighted in In ar that she had kei t track ol all our classmates as I was anxious to Ik ar ol them Well. •Tommy. ' I began, How does it happen that you are still in Decatur? It ' s likn ibis. said Tommy. As 1 was disappointed in my first love. 1 decided to settle down and enjoj the free life of an old maid. I am enjoying myself immensely now. that my old time chum. Naomi Stults. is living here with me. Thai sounds fine, said I. and now what about the rest? Well as you know Gladys Gilpen ran for president, but having lost, she is tour- ing the country lecturing on woman suffrage. I suppose you remember that joke, Hon Farr? Ho and hi- wife, formerly Lucile Engle, are running a Chinese laundry in New Mexico foi Helen Kocher Holmes ami Cordon, they an- profe ssors in Leland Stan- ford I ' nivei -in nli say. -aid I. how about Mugs and Greeny? Did they ever hook up? I ' ll, v surel did. -aid Tommy, and are now in Europe where Greeny is posing as a fashion model in Paris. Doctors Dorwin and Hunt are fairly well educated now and their hospital lor poor suffering animals is in lull swing. They an- as-isi.-d by their wives lorin.ih Jo Suttles and Lola Swartz, who seem to In- happy. Harriet Myers and Flo Magle are running the most up-to-date beauty parlor in Decatur. Hud White, ,fter looking his eyes nearl oul tor a wife decided ho might as well marry Mary Pat- lei on ' Poor Bud. said I, I always ilid wonder what would become of him. and what is Mill doing now ' (Hi, I1I1 is still on .ho map. Ho is washing dishes m the Koos Cafe, right up there on Broadway. Kail ( ' has.- and Bob Miller an- in the horse-racing profession and Boh Aurand i- taming elephants at Bobo. Naomi Helm and Mary Baumann are married and living a simple life in Buffalo. As lor Glennis Elzey, tin- last I heard of her, she was do ing tin. mammy in Louisana. •Who else ol our bunch are married? I asked. •nli. Thelma Peterson and Henry Neireiter and Bob Mills accompanied by Mario Buineti eloped for Michigan in n.-i. ' s Ford, hut ran into a ditch and all were Injured. Xhe were taken to the Brumley hospital and are all right now Florence Biggs Wech- Vice-President. coninued Tommy. Prettj easy life for Delmore, don ' t you think JF ZVEHJIJSZ S. — Well 1 hope to tell you, 1 never expected him to have such good luck, and how ' s Clarence Beavers? You know he always liked all the girls and I can ' t imagine how he would ever know who to pick for his wife. It surely would be a strenuous job for him. ' I expect it would lie, but he never got one, went On Tommy, and just because Margaret McCormick won the beauty contest of Monmouth, Clarence, the proprietor of he beauty shop there, with Florence Bowen and Cordelia Engleman as his assistants, •hum that Margaret owes her success to his untiring efforts in making her beautiful. Carl Mann and Alton MeKean are Hying a sequestered life on their sheep ranch in Panama. Paul Castle assisted by his wife, Mildred Elzey. is untiring in his efforts to settle the Teapot Dome scandal. Jesteen, you know, 1 always did think Forest Cilpen would be some sort of a painter or cartoonist and sure enough he is painting signs on the sky-scrapers of New York City for the benefit of the airplanes. The surprise of my life was when I heard that Bob Brand.yberry and Helen Smith were married. They are way up in society in California and are living pretty fast a life as 1 hear it. You don ' t say. and I heard the other day that Hettie Ann Honk, soprano. Eleanora Moeller, alto. Harold Sheets, tenor and Paul Whittenbarger, bass, accompanied by Dick Frisinger. on the mouth harp and Bernice Nelson on the flute, were making a great success on the Chautauqua platform. Also that since the death of Harold Lloyd, Er- vin Steele had been filling his place in the movies. That certainly is fine. said Tommy. I heard it too but haven ' t seen any of his plays yet. And say. 1 was very much surprised the other day when I went lo leave my airplane to be fixed, to find that Fred Major was in charge of the garage ami he told me that Clarence Spuller. as jockey, was going to ride Zev in the Derby races in Eng- land this fall. Naomi Schnepp is making a great hit as rider in the Poling circus. Justine Stults has taken Guy Brown ' s place as principal of the Central School which is growing so rapidly that they have to make a new addition lo the building about every year. She makes good wages too. Well say. Tommy, 1 just must be leaving, as badly as I hate to. tor this has been a great afternoon. Just a minute. said Tommy, as Ruth Castle is on the stage, giving vocal pro- grams and she and her accompanist. Bill Butler, are coming here in a few months, don ' t you think you could come anil spend a few days with me and hear their program? As I was tickled to death to receive the invitation, I kindly consented to return and after enjoyii g this most wonderful chat with Tommy, I left in my aeroplane for my home in I be Rockies. — By Jesteen Hocker. ' FnvEJuij G-S. JUNIOR CLASS V— j£ Mi 4th i: Uottoi ,eonard, Walter Elzey, Jeanette Steele, Esther Kukelh: Wherrv, Margurite Lankenau, Hugh Andrews, Ralph Kenworthy, Carl TucKe. Earl Rex, Frank Valine, Eloise Lewton and Charles Breiner. r — Mollie Hauk, Edwina Wilder, Mary Noll, Helen Eady and [-Catherine Hyland ' — Merle Marhenke, Helen Christen, Leah Colter, Neva Zerkell, [-Catherine Dixson Glenn Beavers, Francis E ' llsworth, Carrol Cole, George Witgenfell an Marguerite Kosht. . ' —Miss Tvner, Jeanette Clark, Clvde Cline, Lee Anna Vance. Donald Hunskkc: Fan Whittenbarger, Chalmer Evert. Byron Reber, an.l .Mary Macklin Kuw— Esther Biggs, Nellie Brodbeck, Lilah Mumma. G gia Slusher, Paul Spull er, Norval Fuhrman. Lyle Fee, Frank Marbaugh, Dick Meyers an. I Gleni Barkley. JUNIOR CI ASS HISTORY The Juniors began their brilliant ianrr in Decatur Hia.li School September T. 1921. The class at this time had seventy-three members. Of course, we were not nearly S green as most Freshmen, even though tin Seniors tlid make some slurring remarks to that effect. As soon as possible the first class meeting was held and the following officers; were elected: President. Donald Hunsicker; Vice-president, Clyde ( ' line; secretary, Eloise Lewton; treasurer, Ruth Tinkham; custodian. James Leonard. Mr. Cline thought that one guardian would not he enough lor us, so .Miss (lay and Miss McCrory wet-- elected guardians. We chose for our motto, flowers and colors the following MoltO The jo that you give to others is the joy that comes bad. to you. Flower — Pink anil whit,, sweet peas. Colors — American Beauty anil Silver. We held two class parties during this year, one at the home of Hubert Fuhrman and the other at Belmont Park. A delightful time was had at both of these parties. As the end of the year approached we became anxious for our Sophomore year so we could show the upper classmen, just what we really could do. for as Freshmen thej didn ' t give us a chance. Sophomore Year Sun.- we had proved to the faculty, that we were entirely loo smart in be called Freshmen any longer, thej gave us the name oC Sophomores which we thankfully ac- cepted. At our first class meeting the following officers were elected: President, Donald Hunsicker; vice-president, Clyde Cline; treasurer, Helen Christen: secretary, Lee Anna Vance; custodian, Harold Lawson; yell leader, Carrol Cole; Miss Workmen was chosen as our guardian. On October 30, a class party was held at the home ol Jeanette Steele. Of course tin- upper classmen tried to steal tin- eats and break up the pany, but they were un- successful anil our good time was not spoiled. Later another i lass party was held in the new gym. Such a delightful time we had, that the teachers claimed the Sophomores knew how to entertain even better than the Senior class. We were represented in athletics by Don Hunsicker and George Witgenfell in foot- hall and in the girls ' basketball by Margurite Lankenau and Jeanette Clark. Junior Year We entered upon our Junior year with a feeling of great elation. At last we were the upper i lassmen, our wish had. at last, come true. We immediately held a class meeting and elected the following officers: President, Don Hunsicker; vice president, Hugh Andrews; secretary, Maty Macklin; treasurer. Helen Christen; custodian. Frank Marbugh; yell leader, Harold Lawson. We were very successful in obtaining Miss Tyner as our guardian. On October 25, we held a weiner bake. We met at school, and then those who were so fortunate a- to have cars, took the less fortunate ones to Bohm ' s wood, where we had one grand time. Our second party was held at the new gym. The ' girls entertained the boys at this party. The gir!s wen- so pleased that ihey decided to have a party for the girls. We chose the Charm School for the Junior class play. It was given April 20. We showed up very prominently in athletics this year hving lour men playing on the varsity football team, one on the varsit) basketball team and two uirls on the uirls ' basketball team. The captain ol both this year ' s and next year ' football team arc ' from the Junior class as is the captain of the- girls ' basketball team and of the hoys basketball team tor next year. The Junior class consists of the- following: ■Christmas Andrews. ' Hen Heavers. Ed Biggs, Charley Breiner, Nellie Brodbeck, Chun Barkley, Christ Christen, Leah Colter, Kattie I )x. n. Helen Eady, Franci? Ellsworth, Jo Elzey, Chal Everett Kattie Hyland. Lyle Fee Norval Fuhrman, Mollie Ham k. Gyp ' Hunsicker. Muggs Ko-ht. Dimples Kukelhan, Muggs Lankenau, Shrimp Lawson, Herman I Jim my Leonard. He he I. aw. -on. Clarence Lightfcot, .Mack Macklin. Merle Marhenke, Lilah Miimma. Dick Meyers, Mary Noll. Boyd Rayer, Boots Rex. Byron Reber, Kenny Singleton, Georgia Slusher, Paul Spuller, Net Steele, Lee Anna Vance, Me-rry Wherry, Hoy Whittenbarger, Whickey Wittgenfelt, Monk Yahne and N ' t i '  - s£ OPMOnORES J?tfVEJlL,Il GS. B li. 1 ikei Pi . Mr. ' ■ M Fuhrn Spa Yoi im, l- C( v . M. rett. M Butler Burrell, P. Ko SOPHOMORE CLASS Ha.k I :. . v .I..-11 i.. rightl D .lcihnson, I. Heal, A Heller. Kocher, K N ' U-hols, II Farr, E. pumphrcv, i: 1 1 . . i II Heur, l! Throp, C. Merriman. 2nd Row — G. Grandstaft. M. Ihomas. P. Hucki I :• • E. Gage M 1 ost, li Johnson, r K ■ . 3rd How— H Owens. J Bebout. R Bogner. H. Meyers. M. Bake 4th Row— A. Moser. C SUrickler. C. Mann. I: Macklil B B H. Elzev. M Titus, M. Stale r.th Row— R. Bran. In I., i rv. K. Runyon. R Zwick, I ' LeBrun, S, Callow, .1. Johnson. V. Gilbert, M Hilton, s Draper, J. Anderson, I. Fisher. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY Chapter I One day in September 1922 about sixty freshmen strolled into I H. S. After wait- ing tin- pleasure of our upper classmen we elected ihe following class officers: Mr. Gib- son, guardian; Walter Baker, president; Clarice Andrews, vice president; Gretchen Kocher, secretary; Lloyd Beal, treasurer; Glen Martin, yell leader; Wayne Peterson, custodian. These officers did their work untiringly throughout the year The first class party was held al the home of Martha Titus. The evening was spenl playing games and dancing. Every one enjoyed himself verj much. The second party was piv n at the old gymnasium During the evening games were played, and dancing was enjoyed. The evening ended by refreshments served by the committee in cbargi The last da of school sophomores and freshmen enjoyed a picnic dinner to- gether al the home of Josephine Anderson. Chapter II During the summer vacation we left the name of greenies behind and in September 1923 we were distinguished sophomores. The following officers were elected: Mr. Gib- son, re-elected guardian; Robert Throp, president; Roberl Macklin, vice-presidenl Josephine Anderson, secretary; Audley .Moser. treasurer Vlarj Jo Yonk, yell leader; Donald LeBrun, custodian. September 28, Doris Peters delightfully entertained the class in honor oi her birth- day. The evening was spent by playing games on the lawn and about nine o ' clock we were Invited to a campfire where we roasted weiners and were served pickles, buns. coffee, apples and cake The (lass presented Doris with a fountain pen and French bracelets The ii rst class party was held at the home of Josephine Anderson. We played many games and an Xmas • x hange was lie ' .d whii h offered much fun A pol luck sup per was eaten Mrs Anderson served hot home made sausage and buns. ' JFjW LIJSZ S. FRESHMAN CLASS Those in tin pioture, i! left to right, top row are .luanita Baumgartner. Lillian Worth] ■ Geraldine Andrews. Charles lirown. Buck Howard (guard Mildred Mart-hand, Bussel Baumgartner, I ' hi Hill Boberl Atkei Gerald L ' lifton. Orlo Johnston, Gerald MoGill, Balph Martin, Gerald Somers, William Bell, Bit-hard ( ' Next Bow Marj Chronister. Girdner Bowman. Margaret Halev, Margaret Bright Basel Go alt. Donald Fee. Graydon Disson. Uolierl l- ' owli . ■, Welker, Gordon 1 ' eeters II lion Berniee tingle. Hester Clavton. Marii Wilson, Hazel Meterson. Luella Werst, Marjorii MiConuick, Margaret Wvnn, Mildred Worthman, David Warden, Gerald N ' o 1 1 3rd lion Margaret Frisinger, Marguerite Burger. Helen k ' irst-h. Bett til-win. Mar Man Dorotln Peterson Carl Noll. Allien Beber, Itol.ert Frisinger, Harold Z« ii k llli hard Grahei 2nd Bow— Mareella Nelson. Dorothy Spuller. Kdnn Worthman. Anna Dierkes, Buth tingle Lish Mallonee, Doyl Foreman. Larwin Miller, Wilfred Bleeki l-i Unw .1 i. in. i.i Beer Kdna Thi Beta Hamm I. Grett-hen Schafer, Helen Dorwin. l- ' rank Devor, Vrthui Suttles. Civile Steele. tidward Anderson, Vrt J.-erett. I .. n i. 1 Augenhaugli. FRESHMEN CLASS HISTORY September 6, 1923, sixty-five timid little Freshmen entered D. II. S .is students. It took us aboul a week to gel used to high school and perhaps longer to feel al home here. Those who entered last fall are I; n Acker, Edward Anderson, Mildred Andrews, Marjorie J. Beery, Wilfred Bleeke. Girdner Bowman. Margaret Bright, Darrel Brothers, Charles Brown. Mildred Brown, Maguerite Burger, Richard Castle, Hester Clayton. Em- erson Cordell, Frank Devor, Anna Dierkes, Graydon Dixon, Helen Dorwin, Wanda Elzey, Berniee Engle, Ruth Engle, Sarah Engleman, Roberi Fowler, Arthur Everette, Charles I lit.-. Donald Fee, Doyl Foreman, Margarl Frisinger, Roberi Frisinger, Margaret Haley, Mary Maty, Charles Magley, Lyle Mallonee, Mildred Marchand, Ralph Martin, Marjorie McCormick, Larwin Miller, Bessie .Mart .. Hester Marl .. Marcella Nelson, Carl Noll. Gerald Noll. Dorothy Peterson, Alberl Reber, Grtchen Schafer, M. Kathryn Schug, Will- iam Smith, Gerald Somers, Dorothy Spuller, Arthur Suttles. Gordon Teeter, Margarel Bell Ward and Vere Welker. Many of these have quit si hool because ol sii km ss and various other ri i-mh. J?n rE7IL,IJXG-S. At the first meeting of the class, Buck Howard was elected class guardian. Also the following officers were elected: President, Robert Frisinger; Vice-President, M. Kathryn Schug; secretary, Graydon Dixon; Treasurer, Gordon Teeter; Custodian, Wan- da Elzey; and yell leader, Frank Devor. About a week later we had a party in the old gymnasium. It was something new to us so that we enjoyed it very much. A month or so later we had another party similar to the first. The total number of Freshmen (A ' s and B ' s) the first semester was 98. The first semester proved to be very successful in many ways. Sixteen Freshmen entered the second semester. They are: Gerald Clifton, Hazel Peterson, Geraldine Andrews, Daniel Augenbaugh, Jaunita Baumgartner, Russel Baum- gartner, Billy Bell, Mary Chronister, Betty Erwin, Richard Gralier, Orlo Johnson, Helen Kirsch, Lois Ogg. Edna Thieme, Luella Werst and Lillian Worthman. We had the usual class parties this semester and things have not been dead. We have done our best to be on the job all year. Although we cannot be Freshmen forever, we would not mind being Freshmen much longer. We ' re going to treat the Freshmen next year as well ( !-?! ) as the Sophomores treated us this year. Let ' s Go! Rah, Rah, Rah Rah Rah Rah, Rah, Rah Rah Rah Rah, Rah, Rah Rah Rah Freshies ! Who? Freshies ! Who ? Freshies. Freshies Freshies! MUD • ' I- ihis Biggs ' (Hi., i Tui exclamation, so brusqley uttered startled the little gray haired man sitting ai the big oak desk so thoroughly thai he gave utterance to liis most emphatic and brief mannei of oxpression, namely, a big Horrumpf! Now anj person who had ever had any dealings al all with Coach Biggs of Hardoff College knew that it was time for .1 hastj retreat when Biggsy, so-called by his team, aimed that awful exclamation loose, inn the big Shamrock. who had just entered Hardoff College was unaware of the danger signal so he continued his invasion of the inner sanctuary. Bigg wheeled his .hair around and checked the advance by an angry, Whaddaya want in hen ' Somewhat reproved 1 this reception he faltered on his next speech as it he wen an eight year-old giving his first recitation in public. I — 1 wanta see Coach Biggs ■i ' h. you .1. ' . eh well I ' ll tell you where in find him, was ' I ' reply! Where, sir? Horrumpf, I don ' t know, get out! The two hundred and one pounds of immaculately dressed and perfectly gr ted young man-hood got, and speedily. Two days lat.r as Coach Biggs was sitting in his sanctum playing chess with Jerry O ' Deisch, the head trainer, he heard a timid knock on the door. Unheeded, it was re- peated Imt this tiiu. very hard and briskly. Com ' on in, bellowed Biggs in a voice entirely out of proportion to his statin. Thi door burst open and an avalanche of flying legs and arms catapaulted i t - 1 f jut,, the loom as if impelled by a lusty kick from someone on the outside. On its quick hut nevertheless destructive journey across the narrow room the whirlwind stumbled over a chair and fell, smash on the chess table anil entirely demolished it. plus th. aforementioned chair and an unlucky uumbrella rack that happened to he in his path Horrumpf, Horrorrr! expostulated Biggs, What in the ....! ••I beg your pardon, sir. 1 didn ' t mean to interrupt but ! I wanted to ! ■ I don ' t car.- what you wanted. Gel out! t I giv Mui my word of honor, sir. it was an accident. Sail on account of . Y ' see 1 wanted l udei a concerted attack by Biggsy and Jerry the young cyclone could not af- ford to tarry longer -.. he mad. an ignominous exit amid a veritable hail of pieces ol furniture and 1 ks . Whew, exclaimed Jerry, Who-who-who or what-what i- was it? ' Nobod} knows. He busted in on me tin other day am! 1 kicked him out and now he ' s in again! Talk about .rust. wow. And JUS1 v.h.n 1 had you checkniat.il for the In t time in two year.-. Confound him ' Don ' t I know it. Biggsy, you ..Id fogey. I ' m glad and sorrj all at ww-ww-om ' lerrj good naturedly now thai his wrath had cooled Well, if he ever comes in here again I ' ll shoot ' irn. But say. didn ' t he make a mess of this room. remarked the diminutive mentor, as he began straightening up the office. One week later the first call for football candidates was issued and the day after that practice began in earnest. Coach Biggs gave his entire attention to the first string men from last year ' s teams, while the green material was taken care of by the alumni who had been kind and benevolent enough to offer their services to their alma mater. Tilings went along smoothly ' till after the first flock of bad luck, as the head train- er termed it, hit the squad in the form of examinations and two of the first string men were declared ineligible. Like a bolt from a clear sky it fell, taking the team ' s best guard and the full-back. Xew material was needed badly so Biggs called for a guard and a full-back from the second string. When he saw what the second ' s coach had sent over he fairly boiled with rage for the prospect for a varsity guard was none other than the big hulk who had disturbed his chess game. Determined to be squared with him for his interruption he called the varsity quart- erback to one side and told him to run all his plays through the new man ' s side of the line. According to orders the first play was given, a line-buck through the right side of the line and to Biggs amazement and chagrin there was an opening in the defensive line large enough to drive a wagon through. Agai and again the dose was repeated and every time the new man opened a hole that looked like the mamoth cave. After practice was over the amazed coach asked the new man his name. Johnson, sir. Milo Johnson and I want to ask Biggsy cut him short with. That ' s all, go get a shower. Report here tomorrow night The next evening the performance was repeated and this time the coach was highly pleased but by no means did he show it to the big guard. But Johnson was in the lineup at the start of the next big game, a game featured by the legular precision with which Hardoff scored touchdown after touchdown through the right side of the line. The score at the end of the game was 66 to nothing which was more than any team had beaten Blackeley Academy in years. That evening Johnson was sitting in his room reading when he received a sum- mons from Biggs to come to the office. He hastened across the campus to the entrance to the big indoor arena and into the little office from which he had twice made such hasty exit . As he entered the room he heard the voice of Biggs say to Jerry Bur how does he do it, he was up against the best guard in this conference and he mowed ' im down as if he was an eighth grader. 1 — Why hello ther ' Johnson, come on in. The big guard sat down in one of the chairs that hail been repaired since his last visit and seemed a trifle ill at ease. Well, Johnson, said the little man. tell us where you learned t,. play football. Why. I played a little in high school bul 1 never could make the varsity. Too bad. But where did you get that pair of shoulders and those legs? Well, replied Johnson, after 1 graduated from high school I thought I would not go to college, not because father was embarrased by a lack of the filthy lucre, bul I thought I knew so much Dad decided he would teach me a lesson so he spoiled every chance I had to get a job by refusing to sign references or finance my expeditions to the larger cities, but he diil offer me ajob on his dairy farm, driving a truck, laden with ' I HVEJILflJVG-S. fiv gallon milk cans, seven miles across the bumpy, muddy mails ol central .Main.- to Skawhegan I took the job under a strict agreement to work tor a year. Now anyone who has never been within a radius ol cwenty miles ol Skawhegan cannot appreciate the work i was forced to do to complete that trip to the city and back every morning. Mud. mud, everywhere and not a daub for bricks, as often as four times a trip I was forced to get out of the diver and push her out of the mud. at first 1 had to go to some farm house and get help but after a time I became able to do it myself, hut oh, how tir- ed I got of boosting ■Henry ' out of a chuck hole. So when my year was up I came to Hardoff and here I am. Well, I ' m a f-f-f-rog e-e-atin ' Frenchy! spluttered Jerry amazedly. So far so good, said Higgs. Hut how about the stnashup scene you Staged in this office at a time not so far removed from the present? Well. l[ guess I bragged a little about what I could do and Hud. my roommate framed on me so 1 would tell you that under certain conditions I would grace the foot- ball team with my presence He PUSHED me in that day. ami I ' m glad you did kick me nut because if I ' d bad a chance to say what I intended to that day I never would have had an opportunity 10 even try out for the fourth squad. Hoy. 1 thought 1 was of most tremendous importance before you took it out of me by your frigid reception. I ' m surely sorry that 1 misundersstood you. said Higgs. Oh, say. Johnson, do you play Chess? You don ' t! Well, sit down andd Jerry and I ' ll give you your first lesson! ERW1X STEELE MRS. JONES CHANGES HER MIND Mr. Jones had finished his supper, remove. 1 his coat and shoes and sat down in a rocking (hair to the copy of the Democrat when Mrs Jones dropped down on the lounge wi b a sigh and began. Samuel, if you could spare a dyin ' woman three or tour minutes of yoor time I shoold like to talk to you. 1 know you don ' t like t be bothered when you are readin ' , and I would ' say a word if it was a toothache, hut its more serious than that. Samuel. Mr. Jones stretched his legs out to their fullest extent but he never looked up front his paper. 1 don ' t want to give you no sudden shock. continued Mrs. Jones, but it ' s inv duty to tell you. so you kin prepare yourself. Samuel, you ' ll be a widower before Sat nrday night. Tonight is Tuesday. Before sun-down on Saturday night the funeral .,,,11 be over. I ' ll be an angel, and you ' ll be tree to go out every evening and play Checkers. Ho you hear tile. Samuel? Mr. .hues tune d his paper over pulled back his feet and crosed bis legs, but mad. ' no repiy. ■Ye--. I ' ve my ,ali to go, she resumed, I ' ve bad rheumatiz, fever, consumption .,,,,1 hearl dl ea • Mj heart go-- plunk, plunk, my lungs sem to be bit, hen and now and then 1 can ' t gel mj breath. Mrs. Watkins was took this very way. It may i, tonight, or tomorrow, but I ' ll soon be an angel. You won ' t blame me fur dyin ' , will you Samuel? Mr. .bu.es ,„ay or may not have heard her. but if be did. he paid not the slightest ' FtfVEHLtlAZ S. ' Folks can ' t help dyin ' Samuel, that is, I can ' t. I hate to go before I ' ve finished that dress of mine and put up the fall pickles but I cant help myself. It was so with Mrs. Watkins. She had everything ready to can pears but when Gabriel ' s horn sounded she had to spread her wings. You ' ll miss the pickles, for you love sour things, but will you miss me? Mr. Jones held the paper in his left hand and reached to scratch his head with his right hand, but he was dumb. Mrs. Jones looked at him through tears and said, Well, if you don ' t miss me I can ' t help it. I ' ve alius had dinner on time and you never found me w ithout stitchen salve fur sore fingers. When I ' m laid away, Samuel, you ' ll remember that I wore the same hat and coat fur twenty one years, and that I alius made a pair of shoes last three years. Haven ' t I done purty well al things considered? Mr. Jones might have agreed with her, but if he did, he didn ' t say so aloud. Mrs. Jones continued saying, I ain ' t leavin ' this house the way some wives would. Samuel. When I ' m gone you ' ll find all your clothes in the usual place. I ' ll even scald out the teapot and scour the dish-pan. if I have time. If angels can look down from heaven, then I want to know and see everything in order. I want to ask you abuot angels, Samuel. Are they all old or young angels, or are they sorta mixed up? Mrs. Jones looked directly at her husband and waited for a reply, but he was reading some interesting article, and he paid no atention to the question. And are all angels purty. Samuel? She continued after awhile. I ' ve never purty since I was a baby and fell out of the winder, but I ' ll fix it up as soon as I ' m an angel. I ' m not going to be pointed out fur my homeliness as I fly around. Something like, a smile flitted over the face of Mr. Jones, but it was probably caused by the article he was reading. And about the music, Samuel? I can ' t play on no harp without lessons. I ' ve never seen a real harp. When we was first married, I used to play on a mouth harp fui you but you soon got tired of it. It is going to be expected that I kin fly right up to heaven and begin playin ' on a harp the very first thing? If it is, then I don ' t know- as I want to die. And the singin, I always sing through my nose. I spose I could walk around with a white robe on and talk and visit, but I can ' t sing nor play, and they needn ' t expect it. Samuel, shall we talk about whether you ' d better take a second wife or not? What do you think ' Mrs. Jones urned from one article to another interesting one. He extended legs again and prepared to digest the article, it might have occurred to him that his wife was in the room and that she was talkins but he answered not. Ten minutes had gone by when he finished the article and looking up and found Mrs. Jones crying. Well. Samuel. If you don ' t care if 1 die, 1 might just as well put it off gur a while longer, as I ain ' t been in any hurry. Moral: What ' s the use to waste your breath on a man? Bv ELOISE LEYVTOX. ' J?nVEJlL,II GS. RETROSPECTION In the summer of 1948, I happened to b in New York City and while there called at the office of an old class mate of mine. My friend was absent al the time so 1 sat down to await his return. 1 had waited but a few minutes when a puff of wind blew some papers from his desk to the Mm H-. Upon picking these up I discovered that one of them contained the following lines, which out of courtesj might be rail, d a poem. Backward, turn backward, Oh time in your flight To nineteen twenty-four And in lit catur High tonight Make me a Senior, once more. Give me again my old text bonks. Thej are tattered and torn 1 know. And they easily show by ih iir worn looks. They were much used hint; ago Let in sit awhile, where I used to sit, At my disk in the old school. Whi re 1 learned my lessons hit by bit And longed for the swimming pool. Have all of my classmates present tonight A they were in twenty-four Have everyone of them add their mite To make us better than ever before. Allow me to stand on the sideline again, And yell for Decatur to win For then was I a tool hall fan. And 1 added my von.- to thi din. Backward, turn ba kward Oh time in your flight, Whatever tin- future may hold. Make in- i Senior once more for tonight. T., ; mc fight for the Purple and Cold. Bv FRED MAJOR. ' 24. THLET1CS FOOTBALL (Ei RGE WITTGENFEL] i FIGHT bristled from this huskv vrarrior from tin.- lirst whistle until the last play was made. Wicky com- manded the respect of each and every man on the squad and was an ideal leader. He knew the same thoroughly and eracted fair pla- for his team mates at all times. Although he will bee ineligible next year, due to his voting birthday, he will be with us to assist in formulating a bunch of fight- ers for the coming season. Varsitv end. ' FtfVEJlLtlHG-S. OHAULES i:i:kinki: lilKht Halfha. k illlxiX HOLMES llishl Guard 111 il ' .KKT MILL Left Tackle ■I.YI ' K CLINE Quarti i I) - k HKILMAN LEE ' £ 7 V r £?L7JV S. NIL ES WHITE • ' ulll.a ■•! HARD :s LAMMIM . L6 ft Guard WALTER BAKER End POX FARR Halfback HUGH ANDREW! T li kle ' JF jv lijsz S. liOBKltT ACKE1! Kullha. k FRANK VAHNE G .I. IE BELSOI Cent ' EAItL l:K. FKAXK MAUBAl ' C.H ' nVGJILtlltfG-S. DON LA1IMIMAN Tackle .JACK TKEPLE Left Halfback DICK FRISINGER Right End MILTI i. SWE.A UIXGER Quarter Back HOWAIiLi HilUlILET Right Tackle CHARLES BREINER (Captain-ele 1 1 Chunk Charlie was unanimous choice tor next year ' s captain us a man capable of lead squad in every respect. Last year, Charlie payed regularly at half-back, was a hard hitting, hard running hark, hard to stop. No one ever questioned his nerve or doubt- ed his love nt the game after seeing him in action. Charlie never missed a single prac- in . ' session of the entire season Called upon to do the kicking in several games, he responded with well placed high punts ami bids fair to secure himself a regular job at this phase of the game the coming season. Charlie never Tailed in secure yardage when called upon and is a hard running back. - passes were well placed and covered in fine style. l ' UANK YAIIXK A junior, played regular in every game except the Van Wert contest at which time he as physicially incapacitated. He played alternately at guard and tackle and yon know he loves the same when yon note the way he mixes in. Monk certainly will he a valuable man to Decatur high school the comink year and will holster up the green linemen with his experienced play, a tiny fellow weighing around 180 pounds and over six feet tall. Here ' s link to yon next year .Monk. ROBERT MILLS Nuco Nile, was weighty hoy and aide to take care of a tackle ' s duties in fine fashion. He was a hard man to take mit when on defense, and could block to perfection. Plaj ing in ever} varsity game of the year, he has shown plenty of fight and outscrapped his opponents at ail times. Nuco ' s best games were against Paulding and Van Wert. Stead} as that age-old rock, and a real minute man. always looking for action and always mi iln- job. A senior. GORDON HOI .MES Curley Playing his first year of football for Decatur, this shifty guard earned for himself a position on the All-Wabash Valley Conference Lam. He played in every varsity inter- school contest and his defensive work was pretty hard to match. Curley is graduating this year. The man who fills his shoes next year can w.li nks his example as a scrapper and a worthy precedent. A senior, and we are sorry to lose him. JOSEPH BEBOUT ••Joe Another fresh who made his letter this year on the varsity. This tall hoy played at center, guard or end a- needed and did a good job of it. Joe is one of the smartest t ball players on the squad, quick to take advantage of any opportunity and covering his man on defense. This youngster has three more years of varsity competion and will form a pari ol the nucleus for next year ' s squad. N1LES WHITE Bud In Ihall togs, this liny fellow tipped the scales at 205 pounds He was a triple threat man. passing, kicking or running the hall as the occasion called for. His punts averaged better than 35 yards for the season, were high and well placed, and he has tie- honor of never having one blocked. He backed up the line in practically all tin- games and his tackling was ferocious and of the hull dog variety. Bud ' s best gi s were played against Anderson. Huntington and Van Wert; his de- fensive and offensive work in tins,, games were large factors in the outcome. Bud was one ,,t the men chosen ,,n the All-Wabash Valley Conference ' cam as fullback on the first eleven, lie was head and shoulders above Hie average high school fullbacks in this section of the stale and was wortl„v of the selection. Bud certainly was a scrapper ana was always in fine condition due to rigid adher- ent-, to traininp rules. He ill he lost to us by graduation. We wish him success WALTER BAKER Bake played omi tine football this year He was capable of handling an end position or could fill in at hall or quarterback in Die backfield. The jinx was on the trail ol this athlete however, when he was forced to stay out of the game for threi vith a twisted wrist just at a time when he was performing In tip-top form. He c, i high tepping runner and a hard tackier. This boy is a sophomore and has ii ol var It} ahead of him. HERMAN LEE Lee Played in several contests during the past season, displaying a fine same at guard and tackle. He is a sturdy well-built boy and will give a good account of himself next year. Lee was very conscientious in practice sessions and was absent only two or three times. He is a hard worker and picked up the rudiments of the game quickly. He will undoubltedly earn a place on next year ' s varsity. A Junior. DON LA MM I MAX Don Played in several inter-school contests earning the minor D. He was a linesman and was possessed of plenty of fight and football ability. Don was usually on lite job and you could depend upon him to be on tin- spot when needed. Don will be with us next year, and he is expected to give a good account of himself. HUGH ANDREWS Xmas Xmas was late in joining the squad but soon won the goodwill and fellowship of of the gang. He played in several games and handled his position well. He is big and a hard man to take out on defense. With last year ' s experience back of him. he will develop into a regular of ability the coming year. RICHARD FRISIXGER Dick Fri really stepped into prominence the past season and established his identity in D. H. S. history as one of the greatest ends on record. From the opening day until the close of the schedule, Dick was always on the job playing consistent ball every min- ute, whether in practice sessions or regular int«r-school games. Not once during the season ' s schedule was he pulled out of position by a tricky criss-cross. H e was alert, sturdy, and a sure tackier and distinguished himself going down under punts, time after time nailing the receiver on the spot. Dick was one of the best and surest block- ers on the squad and was instrumental in opening gapping holes in the opposition when- ever called upon. Dick merited the distinction of end on the first eleven AU-Wabash Valley Conference team and we heartily congratulate him. A senior. JACK TEEPL.E Jack Possessed of an indomitable spirit of never give up. Jack would fight to the last ditch for his school and D. H. S. is mighty proud of his record. Playing his last year for Decatur, Jack played a fighting brand of football which gained the favorable com- mendation of all who saw him in action. Scholastic difficulties held him out of sever- al important games but the six games in which he participated earned him a position at half on the All-Wabash Valley Conference second team. Jack was a sure passer and his offtackle rushes gained yards whenever needed. He knew football probably better than any other man on the team, and under his direction the team seemed to function better. Jack was lost through graduation at the holidays and is planning on continuing his school work in a larger institution. Good luck Jack. CLYDE CLINE Sadie Sadie was forced to withdraw from the football squad a few weeks after the sea- son had gotten under way because of a serious injury. He played in only one game before leaving and conducted himself like a comer. He will be a valuable asset to next year ' s squad and will develope into a fine back. A junior. HOWARD BRl ' M ' .EY Deacon This fighting preacher played a whale of a game at guard and alternately tackle. Injuries failed to down his love for this he-sport and he participated in every game. The Van Wert game brought to light the real staff in this man when he withstood the drive and onslaught of the huge Van Wirt guards, whipped them by pure fight, four times assisting in stemming that powerful offensive. His motto: Bring them on. EARL REX Boots Boots played in every game at the ((.titer position. He was an accurate passer and lead his backs off in fine fashion. On defense, Boots was a bear breaking up plays and filling up holes in the line. It was not unusual to see him break through and throw the opposing runner five to ten yards back of the line of scrimmage. Boots played a roving center and always had his man covered on any overhead work A quick think- er, a scrapper, and always on the move. He is only a junior and will form a nucleus for next vear ' s line. ' Jx 7 3V r £?L7JV S. DON FARR 1 )on Don was one of the siu-.ili.-st men . n the squad and participated in everj game on the schedule. He played regularl) al halfback and his cul backs and zig-zag runs were specialities well witnessed. He was a forward passer i ability, very accurate and backing up his throws in fine style, It is unusual to find a man who can tit into a new li.isitiuti mi short notice readily, but when called from the halfback job to meel an ncy mi different occasions, Don played both the quarterback and fullback jobs in ' bang-up style. His best games were against Loganspori and Hicksville. Don is :i senior and will In- lost to D li, S. this year, bul we wish him ln-st of luck and success where ever he ma) go. CHARLES LAM.MI.MAN ' ■( ;p ■ nil This stalwart young man came 1 us from Monroe high school. Greenii had never seen or played football until this year. li. n. the monicker, ' Greenie, with his natur al athletic ability, soon became an invaluable man to the squad and cinched a position on the varsity at squad, alternating at tackle on defi n Also played a full game al half against the Hicksville i rew. Greenie was a sure tackier and verj fa ; in getting down under punts. His playing in the Logansport contest was nothing short of spectacular, messing up plaj after play ami going down under punts like lightning. A senior ami we wish him continued sui MILTI IN SWEARINGER Milt Our dimunitive quarter played every varsity contest. This quiet, peaceful young gentleman, in every-day life, became the scrappiest, talkingest, man mi the squad the minute he stepped mi tin- gridiron. Whatever he maj have lacked in stature was more than augmented by this pugnacious football spirit. II.- was a sure man mi th.- receiv- ■ m ' punts ami his quirk returns ami drive through sweeping would-be tacklers, furnished many thrills tor the sideliners. Milt was a consistent trainer ami regular at all practice sessions. Milt will In- with us for another year ami will probably direcl i , next year-team-play from his old quarterback position. FRANK MAUI U ' liM This sticker ' ' was out all season with the squad and was one ol the most con- scientious ami hard. -si pluggers mi the team. The Richmond garni brought this fellow ling m when the game was hopelessly 1..-:. he snapped pass after pass, only to be prevented from scoring when his last catch, thrown mi tin- fourth down, was snagged outside of the playing territory. Tin- pass was easily fifty yards 1mm. Frank will make Decatur a great back next year so keep your eye on him. i;i iBERT ACKER Red- Did you ever see a red-haired fellow with plent of freckles who was not chock full md a goodly pi rtion of fight K- d i no exi i ption and even though only a first-year man. quickly display.-. I his stock in trad,- and won a regular position on the squad and varsity He played at guard the greater share of the time bul filled . in mi any where he was needed equally well. A this well-built, speedy gentli man before he joins n, more years. Go hat Ejreal future in store for him. ol the alumni as he has three SEASONS RECORD FOOTBALL Portland ; l • ; al Portland Williams i 37 it 1 lei a ii C Il r and Bain r 12 19 t 1 :• catur Bauer ami Bauerly ■ a D 20 al Logansport 35 n Rii hmond M ' ller Hicksville II 20 .i Decatur Batn Bam rlj Pi rn i ii l Van W.-rt II .i Van Wert Millet Paulding .; fi ■ Bauer and l 1 BASKETBALL II E AXE I i held .1 ila rth forward all year, and played in every varsity contest, leaving the game only when Decatur had a decided advantage. 1 ' t-;i ii ,- was responsible for the swift moving, short pass offensive and a great man on feeding the ball. Time aftei time this tricky forward would ■ ■hair his guard and dribble under for a close-up two pointer driving well up to the i. ask, i and dropping the ball over the edge into the net. Deane was given a position i n the all-district t. -am this ear at I ' ortland. A si nioi I, mi we expect t hear from him agaii as la- enters college sports. -J?H rEJlL,II4GS. — 111 ' :il ANDREW Forward ■HAHLES LAMMIMAN Center DON i ' aki: WAI.TEI! MILLER ' nv-EJi ii G-S. XILES WHITE Back Guard DICK BOGNER Back Guard LLOYD BEAL Forward ERWIN STEELE Guard ' nVEJLtU G-S. WALT Kit MILLER (Captain ol.-i-t i Sheennei ' Without a doubt, this player was the fastest man on the squad unci one ol the scrapi i Sheenner played practically full time in every varsity interschool con- test during the firsi semester •as ly qualifying for the school letter. At this time, he became ineligible for competition due to scolastii difficulties and was lost to the squad. His services were n led badly and the loss keenl felt. Being a scrapper, full of fight and a t player of the game, Shetnner will make a fine leader for next year ' s squad and we w sli him lui k. NILES VVHH E Bud A main in stature and a giant in deeds. A fine passer ami very quick 10 si . ' up offensive play. Bud was a fine shot and slipped up the floor on numerous occasions ami gathered a few points. Bud was tin- best trainer en the squad ami was always in con- dition and ready for an argument. He played in every contest and was taken out of onlj nil.- game cm the regular schedule and one tournament panic a record that no other man on thi squad can equal, you can rest assured that Whittj was a scrapper oi tht first degree when you recall the dives ami spills he- would take to «••! possession ,,i a tree hall. Nerve like- this is what is needed to make basketball men and Bud had it. A senior, and 1 . H S. is sorry to sic him go. DON PARR Don Fair played both tin- forward and guard position and did cither equally was cine of tii most aggressive men on the squad and scored in all the gam. .. ... ,,--.• ed H. trained conscientiouslj and as a result was able to go hard from the first to the last whistle. He quickly earned himself a place on the varsity and was indispensable to the squad. Hon was a fine- dribbler ami his hard driving often took him in tor many up shots. He graduates this year and we wish him hick in college athletics. well. H. pk CHARLES LAM Ml MAX Greenie Greenie played in everj contest of the year except the Kendallville game out of town when he was incapacitated due to a gash over the eye, received in the game tin week previous. He was exceptionallj strong on the defense ami had a knack oi snatch- ing passes out of the air and driving in quick for a shot at the net. Greenie hailed from Monro.- high school ami was one of the- five from that school I d on the all-district team for last year. A bear for work and a. some have pat it always a raring to go. He- was a conscientious trainer and always in Ho- pink id ' condition. His position vacated this year will he difficult to fill up and Decatur is sorry to see him go and sorry that he- was only with us one year. Hood luck. Greenie. ERVIN STEELE Dizz Maybe! Bui how thai boy played basketball. He was capable of playing about any position that he chosi to hut was finally settled to floor guard and he certainly could plaj in- position. II.- was third high score man for tin- year from this position and followers ..i ih. game «ni look hack with pleasant recollections as they remem- ber how this big fellow would drive clown th.- floor with the offensive and scurry hack ,,n tin- defense. He was •r.-at on intercepting high passes intended to «,, over his head ami would start them hack up the floor to his towards or center before returning hardwood again from in- jump. He was an accural.- passer and his dribbles : ,,.,u-. carried him into the basket where lie would stretch out and drop the oval over the nm for a .1 up marker. Old Dizz was picked on the all-district team this year ami easily ..ut ranked and out-played any man in the tournament. Congratu- lations, Dizz, you ..Mainly earned the selection. In 1922, Steele was also selected nil-district guard ami Decatur i sorry to lose the services of this graduating senior. HIGH ANDREWS Xmas Xmas came to Decatur from Monroe where he had been a member of the high school basketball team. He soon became a valuable man to the team and played in every contest of the year. Xmas was a strong man on the defsnse and was a heady player at all times. He was a driving man and was especially effective usina the dribble. Xmas will be with us again next year and will prove a valuable man to formulate next year ' s team about. RICHARD BOGNER Dick ar in basketball and he quickly developt 1 into a real back a basket ■ position guard. The varsity regulars always remember this boy and his guarding. f caged against him was well earned. He will probably hold down the sa on next year ' s team as he has two more years of varsity competition. LLOYD BEAL Bealie This was R.-al ' s first year in basketball and he earned recognition for himself simply throush scrap and fight. The season was well under way before this stiek- er produced the goods and from then on in to the end of the year, be was a regular member of the squad. He was a good shot, a fast dribbler and :is especially aggressive on the defense. He has two more years and will become a valuable man to the squad. ■?i«U; - --• .- - ' - - - rsi £j ' T fe ' BASKETBALL SQUAD ' Fnv-EJJLfU G-S. RECORD OF GAMES Opponent C. H. S. Where Played l- .i irmi hi ii I II S ;:_■ 19 Decal ■ 1 1 Libert) Center i • 1 1 Liberty Center - 16 29 Deactur Kendallville 35 16 Kendallville i . 21 ::i Garrett Fairmount 35 29 Fairmount Libert) Center 29 .:. 1 lecatur Alumni 32 52 1 lecatur Angola I ' 4:; I lecatur Si hi - is, Mich., 31 2S Sturgis Garretl i i 32 i lei iii iii- Ossian 17 •in Decatur Poi tland 23 29 Portland ( issian 23 34 Ossian Auburn Ill :::: Auburn Union Center 23 30 1 lecatur Kirkland 12 4:: Decatur 1 ortland 16 53 Decatur Kendallville 16 :;:; Dectaur Angola 27 IT Angola Total ipponeni Si ores I Total n. 11. S Scon ' OURNAMENT GAMES I ' m tland Kirkland (Portlani 1 Cistricti 11 29 1 1 12 ' ! ' ■ ' 11 THE DOPE i Exclusive o£ tourney s) Name A. No. p. Dean Dorwin 9.15 In:: ( has Lammiman S.47 161 Erwin Steele 7.20 l i l Hugh Andrews 3.45 69 Loyd Beal 2.90 L ' :i Walter Miller 1.58 L9 Don Farr l 56 25 Carl Tucker 1.42 10 Walter Baker i; ; 2 Niles White . • • 5 11 Richard Bogner .HO ii Milton Swearing •r .00 n Jack Ti i pie .00 ii ' FnvziLiixG-S. JUNIOR TEAM The Inter-class basketball tournament was held in the D. H. S. gym on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday. March 1 , 11, 12. to determine the class champions. The Junior team with the following men. James Leonard, Clyde Cline. Charles Breiner, Frank Marbaugh, George Wittgenfeldt, Don Hunsicker, Harold Lawson and Herman Lee playing in the games, came through the league with 100 per cent and carried o£f the laurels. Summary of the Tournament Rules: 1. Students who have won the regular varsity (.Major) letter in basketball, are not eligible for competition. 2. Xo student who was not successfully carrying three regular high school studies shall be eligible for an interclass team. 3. Fifteen minutes shall constitute playing time for each half and the inermission shall be ten minutes. 4. A team shall play three games, one with each class. Results of the Tourney First Round — 1st game — Juniors, 23; Freshmen. 14. 2nd game — Sophomores, 21; Seniors. 6. Second Round: 1st game — Sophomores. 24; Freshmen, 6. 2nd game — Juniors. 14; Seniors, , 6. Third Round — 1st game — Seniors, 25; Freshmen. 10. 2nd game — Juniors. 24; Sophomores. 12. Name of team Won Losl Percentage Juniors 3 1 ' Sophomores 2 1 66fi Seniors 1 2 :::::: Freshmen u 3 ' J?HV r EJlL f II G-5. PROFESSORS OF PEP UK I EN III iKW ' IX PRANK DEVOR GIRLS BASKETBALL JEANETTE CLARK ipta Miss Jeanette Clark, Nettie cap- tain ni this year ' s team proved a fine leader for the team. Nettie is liki-il by every one because of her pep and sweet disposition. She played ;i fine g-atne at side-center. We sure missed Iter in the few games that she was disabled. Nettie will be with us again next year and we know she will continue the old fight for D. II S. ' FnVEJILfll-ZG-S. GIRLS BASKLIBAU. TEAM JEANETTE CLARK Jeanette Clark, Nettie. captain of this year ' s team has proved a worthy and efficient captain. Nettie ' s Tin. ' team work helped the team through man; games Nettie was righl after tin- ball all the time ami kept it at the righ end. She was un- able to play in some i the games this season on an. unit of injuries received in one of tin- games. She will be with us again nexi year ami we an- looking forward to sunn- fine work as side-center from Nettie. We ' re tor you Nettie. Let ' MARGUERITE LANKENAU Marguerite Lankenau, Wu s, center mi the varsity, sure displayed a fine brand of basketball this season. Mugs was always right there when it came to jumping and her team work was splendid. Mugs has been chosen as ,, ptain oi next year ' s team and we know that she will hail the team to victory. Yea, Mugs, Let ' s keep the file- work up! MARGARET ZWICK Margaret Zwick, Mugs, guard, has shown her speed ' again this s ason. She could stick to ' em ami was on th.- job at the right time. Mugs took Nettie ' s place as side-center when Nettie was disabled, ami played a tine ann; in tint position. We are sorry to say that this is .Mugs last year on the team as she graduates with the , l.i- - ei ' 24. Fine work. Mugs! RUTH CASTLE Ruth Castle, Rufus, guard, although this was her first year of basket-ball, she surely showed us some tine basket-ball. She kepi the hall at the right end and she sure could hold ' em! Ruth is one of the players who will leave us this year. Here ' s to you. Ruth! ELEANOR PUMPHREY Look out! Here she comes! It is our whirlwind forward. Eleanor Pumphrey, Pump, who is one of the fastest forwards we have ever had. She plays a fine game and is right there when it comes to making baskets. We are glad to say thai Pump will he with us again next year. Yea Pump keep up the old fight! HELEN FARR oh Boy! I k at that basket Farr made ' Helen Farr, Farr, starred as for- ward again tin- season. Her long shots sure do take your breath and she and Pump have seme Mam work. Heh-n will he with us two years longer and we know she «iii tinue to play a stellar game. Yea, Farr, fine work! GLENNIS KI. .KV Glennis Elzey, Elzey. guard, although she did not play in all of the games, she deserves much credit lor her line playing. She is a consistent player and slu- sure can keep the hall rollin ' . We are sorry to say that Glennis departs with tin- class ei ' 24. Good Luck Elzej ' SUBSTITUTES Our subs, Nichols, Worthman, H. Elzey and Schnepp, also helped the team very much this year. They displayed line playing, when put into the game and did all i ould ' e help win the laurels for li. II. s. .Miss Rutledge G. Elzey, Nichols, Worthman, II Elzi Zwich cast in Lankenau riark Pumphrey Fan- ' JF ns Lijy S. GIRLS BASKETBALL The girls basketball team has made a fine showing (.his season. They played four teen games, losing only four. The girls received new uniforms this year and they have more than earned them by their fine playing. They have shown a fine spirit throughout the season, in practice, as well as in the games they played. The success of the team is due largely to Miss Rutledge ' s I h) untiring .-iron- in helping the ku ' Is have a winning team. We are sorr to say that three of the girls on the team will leave D II. S. litis year. They are: Zwick, Castle and Elzey. Their playing will be missed. We have tin ' ' prospects for next year, however, ami know we will have a more success l ' ul season than this one has been, ' lie games played this sason are as follows: Nov. :;n Dec. 7 Dec. S Dee. 15 Dee. 2s Jan i Jan. s Jan. 11 ' Jan. 16 Jan. 1 Jan. 2 5 Fel). 5 Feb. 1. . Feb. 22 OPP Lancaster here 7 Liberty Center there 4 1. B ( ' . here 2 Garrett there 36 Liberty Center here 3 Alumni here 4 Lancaster there 13 Garrett here 32 Kirkland here 5 Portland there S Anhni n there 26 Kirkland here 1 G. E. here 3 Berne there 29 D.H.S. N 16 52 : 12 14 14 15 13 23 12 26 23 6 IT:: TRACK DON PAIII!, Track Hi il5 aptain of the l ' - ' l track tea n v. hi. h was on best in the histoid of the hish school, Proved i a speed de n in the 1 and 2211 yard dash In the pole vault he clears II feel withoul difficult 1 le was i liosen i ' aptain of i he i 92 I track team because oi his training ability and his ill I g I spoi ts- manship. Although Don will not he itl lieai ol 1 km I [• .11 TRACK RECORDS i 1 1 sent i ecords for the different events in track and field in D. H, S. and by whom made and when: Hid yd. dash Id L ' -: sec. Menyman ' L ' 4. 220 yd. dash 24 sec. Fan- ' 24. 44ii yd. (lash 571-5 sec. (Taxi) .Myers ' L: ' .. ' - mil. ' 2 min. 15 sec. Dick Frisinger ' 23. 1 mile - r min. flat. Holmes ' 1 ' :! 1 ole vault 11 it. 1 in. Fan- 2: ' ,. High jump 5 ft. tj in. Dorwin ' l ' 4. Shot put LI ti. II 1 - in White ' l ' 4. I ' .road jump 18 ft. 9 in. Fair ' 23. 120 yd. hurdles 19 sec. Steel.- ' 22 L ' L ' n yd 2S 4-f, see. Steele ' 22. ' JF zv LsiJsz S. TRACK TEAM This, the season of ' 24, is the third year for track in D. H. S. and so far we have been successful in this sport. Thisyearwe had very good material for a track team and it was trained upto an all-around well-balanced team. There were eight varsity letter men back, namely Capt. Don Farr, Holmes. Merryman, Castle, Dorwin. White, Steele and Beal, and an abundance of other candidates. Our first contest was the county meet which was held on April lit at Belmont Park. We won by a margin of 10 points, Berne and Geneva being our nearest com- petitors. Every one showed up well in this meet. Castle being high-point man, Holmes Merryman, Dorwin, Beal, and White being our other point-getters. Steele was out on account of a bad ankle. It was in this meet that Capt. Farr tore the ligaments of his hip while running the first heat of the 220-yard dash, and was kept out of his best event, the pole vault. Our next meet was to be with Portland, April 26, but they cancelled on us. The next week end we went to Central high of Fort Wayne, and then on May 10th to the sectional meet at Fort Wayne to determine who should go to state meet to be held at Indianapolis. May 17. Th men who looked like prospects for this meet were Capt. Farr, Dorwin. White. Steele, Holmes. Castle and Merryman. ' FnvEJLijvG-S. LORN C HOWARD in c. Howard, known t ( every- is Buck cam.- to 1 H. S. from onsin. He  ;is a graduate athlete of Indiana University, k has put li 11 S en a par the besl schools since he has ■ in Decatur. His name should inki ii with clean sportmanship athletic exci . n ■ . and we hope he will i ,vith us again M is Miss Rutledgi . tin Girls l?i k Hall coach and Physical Training i sCructor, lias lovable dispositii and is w ell liki ' 1 b evei i om SI s much credit for In r work the pasl seasi n. The success 1 basket-hall team I ! is due la: I intirii to make a winning team. We ho thai Miss. Rutli dg. will be with ' J?J3Xr£?L7JSZ S. P HP ' E BL. ■ V 1 ' r v ' Iim wlfic 1 A lf li%M nl 9« ?- Sv i ! f[ J I i  ' 1 m I 1 Bn4 [ Jay 2,1 i J Wj . Hta v%$m } S|- V ' j F -a d 1st Row — (sitting) — Jeannette Clark, Kathrrne Hyland, Naom I lai-rii-tt livers. Tli.-lniii I ' .t.rson, Glennis Elzev. 2nd Row — i kneeling) — Mary Patterson, Nellie Brodbeck, Phvl] Hettie Ann Houk. 3rd Row — Josephine Suttles, Ruth Castle. Juanita Thomas, Mis Mildred Elzev, Lola Swartz, Esther Kukelhan, Marie 4th Row — Mary Yost, Mable Staley, Jeannette Steele, Kathrvn D Colter, Helen Christen, Florence Biggs, Naomi Helm, 5th Row— Martha Titus. Helen Beard, Mar} Poling, Bernice NVls, Wherry, Margaret Zwick, Helen Fair. Helen Whitrig Hlzey 6th Row — Lvle Fee, Robert Throp, Don Lammiman, Don Farr, Clem. Clarence Beavers. Robert Aurand, Francis I ea ne 1  orwin. HI Esther I ' .iggs. Leah ucile Engle, Dale Koos. Helen Eadv. Marilynne , .Mn ie Hilton, Walter COMMERCIAL CLUB OFFICERS Margaret Zwick President Marie Burnett Vice Presidenl Mildred Butler Secretary-Treasurer The Commercial Club was organized Sept. 27, 1923, under the leadership of Miss Wilhite and Miss McCrory. Commercial teachers in I). H. S About fifty of the com- mercial students became charter members. Since then our membership has increased to sixty-six members. Those students who are taking some commercial subject and making an average of S5 r or those who have two or more credits in commercial work are eligible. The object of this club is to teach the students the value of good commercial work. The club will also finance the contests to be given in the spring at Fort Wayne and Muncie for students who are best in shorthand and typing. Many good times were had this year in the cluh. The main feature given by the club this year was the Leap Year ' s Frolic, given at the .Masonic Hall Feb 16. The Hall was beautifully decorated in colors of purple and gold. A large crowd attended this dance and every one had a fine time. ' FnVEHLflJKTG-S. 1st Uow— Monai Butler, Blolsi Lewton, Lucile Engle, Miss Jackson, Lee Anna Vance, Josephine Suttles Helen Kocher, Justine Hocker, Florence Magle 2nd How- Leah Colter, Naomi Slultz, Hett Ann Houk, Juanita Thomas, Mary Macklln, Marie Burnett Thelma Peterson, Eleanoi Pumphrev, Gretchen Kocher Uuth Castle. Harriel Myei - 3rd r.on- — Mar) Poling, I-::- Peters, Charles Lammiman, Howard Brumlev, Deanc Dor- win, Walter Elzey, Lyle Fee, Francis Ellsworth. LATIN CLUB ' i ' li. fourth year of existence lor the Latin Club finds an active and enthusiastic membership. The enrollment consists of upper class-men of g 1 standing. ' I ' ll... meeting of reorganization was held tin. first of October- The following officers were elected for die year. [lean Dorwin, president; Walter Elzey, vice president; Lee Anna Vance, secretary; Eloise Lewton, treasurer. The president apointed the following committees. Programme: Mary Poling, Lee Anna Vance, Mary Macklin. Walter Elzey. Entertainment: Helen Kocher. Until Castle, Juanita Thomas. Justine Hocker. Refreshments: Kloise Lewton, Josephine Suttles, Mimai liu.ler. Richard Frisinger. Meetings have been laid the first Wednesday in each month. One of our meetings took the form of a picnic supper. That was the only time tin. boys seemed really interested. The programmes have consisted of studies of Romans life, while the. entertain- ments were interwoven with Latin puns, riddles, poetry and fun. The- purpose cit tin Club is to create- good will among the students of the Latin Department and to promote interest in and a study of the classics and Roman customs Tin- budget ot tie (lull was increased from the Annual dance given May 16, 1924. The proceeds were used to pay our share for the statue- of Minerva presented to the . hool in 1923. ' FtfVEULtlAZ S. -(Left to right I I Fee and Dale Koos. -i Left to right) .lames Leonard, Cordelia Engleman, Naomi Thomas, Hetty Ann Houk, Lueile Engle and Henry Neireiter -(Left to right) Florence Biggs, Glennis Elzey, Thelma Peter Leah Colter. Mary Maeklin and ICloise Lewton. S members were absent when the picture was taken: Jo Jlagley, Lee Anna Vane,-, Gordon Holmes, Walter Elzey and Stults, on. Mi HISTORY CLUB The History Club was organized at the beginning of the scliol term under the directions of Miss Tyner, who later became the Guardian of the club. The following officers were chosen: President Clarence Spuller Vice President Henry Neireiter Secretary Niles White Treasurer Florence Biggs The present number of members is 30. The club held its regular meetings every two weeks at the High School, in the History Room. The purpose of the club is to study the social, economic and political conditions Of the United States and other countries. The meetings are well attended especially when enunciation is to take place. The program is also very interesting and well conducted. It was agreed upon by the members of the club at the beginninfi of the year that they would have one grand and glorious ••blow-out towards the end of the year. The result was. that a banquet was given, and the honored members were the faculty. The evening was spent in playing games, dancing, and a social good time The program was very interesting which was given by various members of the club. At a late hour refreshments were served. Everybody reported a splendid time, who at- tended. In conclusion, let us say that the History Club is the best in Old D H. S. ' FnvEtuifJG-S. f . l i • vi tin Top How Lester Hunt, Robert .Mills. Henrj Neireiter, Paul Spuller, Glen B 2nd lioiv— Paul Whittenbarger, Fred Major, Charles Breiner, Clarence Spulli Bea ers, I ale K....s. Ruth Castle. 3rd How— Lee Anna Vance, Mary Macklin, Earl Chase, Forrest Gllpei man, Eloise Lewton. ith Row Lucile Engle, Thelma Peterson, Naomi Schnepp, .Miss Gleim, Miss Jesteen Stults, Neva Zirkle. Helen Kocher. Absent Florence Magley. lellia Bngli NATURE STUDY CLUB Tin- Nature Study Club was organized in the fall in 1917 under the direction of Miss Ossenberg, with the purpose of giving to students who arc especially interested in science, an opportunity for study and discussion ot topics more or less related to dass work. The membership is limited to thirty in number, who are elected upon basis of in- terest in science and scholarship. N S. C. lias this year experienced our of its most successful club years. For the first semester the following officers were elected, Lucille Engle, president; Henry Neireiter, vice president; Lee Anna Vance, secretary. At the beginning of the second semester new officers wen- chosen, namely: Roberl Mills, president; Lester Hunt, vice president; Cordellia Engleman, secretary. Some of the topics presented before the club have been; Insulin.a Remedy for Diebetes by Dr, W. E. Smith; Chemical Fir. Extinguisher, I ' he Leaning Tower oi Pi a , Hie Life Of Steinmetz, -Causes ot Earthquarkes, Electrolysis of Water, •Static Electricity, Sulphur. and the Conquest of the Sahara by Automobile, by members of Che Club. ' JF JV ZJIJSZ S. Chapel Calendar Sept. 10— Miss Aldrich spoke about Bad Hal-its. Sep?. 14 — Athletic Association was organized. Sept. 21 — Mr. Lutz gave an interesting talk about preparing for meat activities in life. Sept. 28 — Rev. Covert told us how we could improve our lives. Oct- 17 — Xo Yong Park, an editor of a Korean paper, lold about the customs of the Chinese. Oct. 20 — Rev. Elliker told us not to live in the past or future but in the present. Oct. 26 — Mr. Vance told the story Michael Carmen. Nov. 1 — Mr. Martin, a book agent, explained why we should read good books. Nov. 2 — Gladys Sehindler of Berne played an instrumental solo. Rev. Bridge gave a short talk. Nov. 9 — Mr. Howard gave a few fundamentals of football. Nov. 14 — Mr. and Mrs. Naftzger sang a few songs. The subject of Mr. Naftzger ' s talk was Win. Nov. 16— The Public Speaking Class gave a shor. play entitled Too Much Turkey. The play was written by the members of the (lass. Nov. 21 — Mr. Naftzger talked to us again. He explained the proverb He is not a Christian who is one outwardly, but is a Christian inwardly . Nov. 22 — Mr. Alexander Williams spoke about Chemisiry in Relation to Human Life. Nov. 23 — Mrs. John Niblick compared the opportunities of the past education with the present. Mr. Quinn talked about Vision. Nov. 2S— Mr. Holland talked about President Harding. Dec. 21— The Seniors had charge of the program. A short play v. as given. The girls ' quartet sang. Everyone was pleased with the gifts that Santa Clans brought them. Feb. 1— Mary Kathryne Schug played the piano. Rev. Thompson spoke. Feb. 22 — Mr. Walters spoke about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Mar. 7— The boy ' s and girl ' s Glee Club sang, and Maty Kathryn Schug played a piano solo. Charles Hite played a violin solo The orchestra played a couple numbers. The first grade gave a play entitled Health and Patriotic Play. Mar. 14 — A dramatic monologue was given by the Latin students. It was the story of the first chapter of Virgil. ' JF jv lijv S. COMMENCEMENT WEEK, MAY 16-23 Junior Reception Friday evening. .May 16 Baccalaureate Services Sunday evening. May IS First M. E. Church— Sermon, Rev K. I). Whitesell Class Hay Exercises Thursday P. M.. 2 o ' clock. May L ' VJ High School Auditorium. Commencement Exercises Friday evening. May 2o. 8 o ' clock Address — Hon. Howard J. Wisehaupt, National Pep Man, Decatur. Ind ' ana Senior Reception High School Gymnasium following Commencement exercises COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Light Cavalry Overture ' ' — McDonald Ciccone Orchestra, Fort Wayne, Indiana Invocation Rev. B X. Covert Song of Love (Blossom Time) Orchestra Address — In the Day ' s Work Hon. Howard J. Wisehaupt When Hearts Were Young Orchestra Presentation of Graduating Class Prin. P. W. Linton Presentation of Diplomas Supt. M. F Wonhman Music (Selected) Orchestra Benediction Rev. Ralph W. Loose Exit Music Orchestra Junor Reception The reception given by the Juniors, was held at the K. of P. hall on Friday. May 16th. The dancing room was artistically decorated in the Junior and Senior class colors, and the Japanese style was carried out. On entering the room it seemed as thought you were entering a Japanese garden, with its gayly colored Tights and Japanese decora- tions. From behind palms, the orchestra played. The dinner was served by Eleanor Pumphrey. Oretchen Kocher. Faye Krugh, Helen Farr, Miles Baker, Walter Baker, Lloyd Beal and Bob Macklin, who were cleverly dress- ed in Japenese costumes. Toasts were given between courses with Don Hunsicker pre- siding as toastmaster. Each one received clever favors. Later we proceeded to the dance hall, which was beautifully decorated in the Junior and Senior class colors. Eeveryone agreed that it was the best reception ever given by the Juniors. Class Songs Sing the praises of the Juniors. The best class in D. H. S. Ever shall this class ! ■ victors. Known throughout the land. With their dear teachers to lead them. With out a peer they ' ll stand. S.i sing a song to the Junior Clas . 2z£2 FJU4JC ND ORAMATIC S ffgfr ' FnvEjm-zG-S. I . II IIHI Butler . Left I. [leisen, Glenn Be :lil i — l. 1, .Mall, Welker, Ruth Er an, I Russell Bai ORCHESTRA Although this is the first year for the orchestra, the school has enjoyed the few times they have appeared before th em. With a little more practice we hope that n xt year the orchestra will be the outstanding feature of the High School. It is said that a good orchestra always puts a school on the map. The orchestra organized and Lloyd Ahr was elected President- Glenn Heavers; Vice president; Doris Peters, Secretary-treasurer; Charles Hite, Librarian; Ruth Cast],-, Pianist; Ass ' t Pianist. Monai Butler, and Director. .Miss Reisen C  FtfVEJIL 7JSZ S. 2nd Row — Howard Bru Spuller, Rob 3rd Row — Glen Bea Lightfoc t. Front— Harold Zw rk, . kunyon h, Chauncie Clem, Charl Xil.s White, Don Fair y, Delmore Wechter, Clifford Mann Throp, Boyd Rayer, Luzerne Uhriek. irest Gilpen, Miles Baker, Robert Zwj hi I. Mi Kies Laniniiman, 1 ' aul Spuller, Charles Hit. k, Byron Rebi Stanley ( ' alio ' Boys Glee Club The boy ' s Glee Club, having an enrollment of thirty boys, under the leadership of Miss Reisen, has been one of the largest and most successful organizations of the year. It was made easy for all listeners to enjoy listening to the wonderful harmony that was taught the club. Credit should lie given to Mary Katherine Schug for the success of the club. Whenever the boys were ready to sing, she was there to play for them. The Glee Club appeared before the public many times and never failed to please its hearers. The officers of the club are: President Howard Brumley Vice President James Leonard Secretary-Treasurer Robert Zwick Librarian Charles Hite Pianist Mary K. Schug Assistant Pianist Mildred Butler Directress Miss C. Reisen w ?n rEJlL,II S. Top R 2nd l: 1st R, Membi Off — (Left t right) — Mary Yost, Margaret Zwick, Mildred Butler, Kathryne Hyland, Ruth Castle, Berneii e Nclsnn. lliirsarct Mil •nrmiek. Pear] Kuckman. iw — (Left t right) — Naomi Helm, Mary Burrell, Phyllis Kosht, Josephine Ander- son, Helen Eady, Naomi Schnepp, Florence Bowen, Mildred Elzey. w — (Left to right) — Lee Anna Vance, Janette Clark, Josephine Suttles, Harriett Myers, Miss Reisen, Mable Staley, Lola Swartz and Mary Baumann. is missing from the picture are, Mary Patterson, Marguerite Lankenau, [Catherine Nichols and Mary K. Schug. GIRLS GLEE CLUB The Girl ' s Glee Club, under the direction of .Miss Cordelia Reisen has seen one of the most successful years in its History. They appeared before the public in a Christ- mas Cantata which raised their success to a high point. When ihey appeared before the high school students, they were applauded with earnestness that also aided them to climb to the top of he ladder of fame. The members who are leaving the club this year extend their hearty wishes for such a year of success in ' 25. The club organized at the first of the year and Harriett Myers was chosen presi- dent; Katherine Hyland. vice-president; Jo Anderson, secretary-treasurer; Mis.- Reis- ■ii. Hirer, or; Florence Bowen, Librarian; Mary K. Schug, Pianist; and Berneice Nel- son. Assistant Pianist. ' Fhvejliix S Tl, in, Mi BOYS QUARTET E I ion Fair, Niles White ri ctress, M. Katherine Sell II (I B I ■. 4, pianist. called upon to perform on many different occasions, but owing The quartet to various other activities, they were forced o cancel several bookings. However at their various appearances they were highly praised for their harmony and unison. Miss Riesen and M. K. Schug deserve much praise, for the ' r untiring effor ' s in mik- ing this a success. Everyone that had the privilege of hearing the Quartet this year realize the sparkling career that i; before these young men. 1st i: w— Mary Kathr 2nd I tow— Ruth Cast] Helm, Alto GIRLS QUARTET ig, Pianist, -Miss Cordelia in. i. Mildred Butler, Alt... Ha It M The girls quartet is composed of Senior girls selected from the Glee Club. The) have appeared at chapel exercises several times. They also sang at the Central Build ing for chapel. This is the first year that Decatur High Schol has boasted a Girl ' s Quartet for some time. A capable instructor, Miss Rie: dents made this year a successful one for the quartet. mor lid willing stu- ' J nvzHLfii-z S. Senior Class Play CAST Olivia Dangerfield, Alias Jane Ellen Helen Km her Elizabeth Dangerfield. Alias Arminta Lucile Bugle Mrs. Falkner, Tucker ' s Sister Juanita Thomas Cora Falkner, Her Daughter .Margaret Zwick Amanda. Olivia ' s Black Mammy Glennys Elzey Burton Crane. From the North Howard Brumley Thomas Lefferts, Statistical Poet Delmore Wechter Solon Tucker. Crane ' s Attorney and Guest Nilea White Paul Dangerfield. Alias Smithfield Charles Lammiman Charles Dangerfield. Alias Brindlebury Don Farr Randolph Weeks. Agent of the Dangerfields ' Deane Dorwin Time — The present. Place — The Dangerfield mansion in Virginia. Come Out Of The Kitchen The story Come Out Of The Kitchen is written around a Virginia family of the aristocracy, by the name of Dangerfield, who. finding themselves temporarily embar- rassed, decide to rent their home to a rich Yankee. One of the conditions of the lease by the well-to-do New Englander stipulated that a competent staff of white servants should be engaged for his sojourn at this stately home. This servant question present- ed practically insurmountable difficulties and one of the daughters of the family con- cieves the mad-cap idea that she. her sister and their two brothers shall act as the domestic staff for the wealthy Yankee. Olivia Dangerfield, who is the ringleader in the merry scheme, adopts the cognomen of Jane Ellen and elects to preside over the des- tines of the kitchen. Her sister. Elizabeth, is appointed housemaid. Her elder brother. Paul, the butler and Charley, the youngest of the group, is appointd to th position of bootboy. When Burton Crane arrives from the North, accompanied by Mrs. Elizabeth Falkner. her daughter and Crane ' s attorney. Tucker, they find the staff of servants to possess many methods of behavior out of the ordinary that amusing complications be- gin to arise immediately. Olivia ' s charm and beauty impresses Crane above everything else and the merry story continues through a maze of delightful incidents until the real identity of the heroine is finally disclosed, but not until Crane has professed his love for his charming cook, and the play ends with the brightest prospects of happiness tor ill.-.- two young people. ' FtfVEJJLflJKG-S. mm k i Up I AJi V fVi Gypsy Specialty One of the specialities between acts of the Senior class play that the public en- joyed was the gypsy Dance. The girls in their gypsy costumes with their bangles and tambourines made the audience feel as though they were in Spain itself and as the curtain was pulled the girls were rewarded by hearty and responsive applauses. Senior Girl ' s Valentine Specialty One of the attractive specialties between acts of the Senior Class play was the Valentine Feature Dance given by eight of the Senior girls. The girls were daintily dressed in a Valentine costume of red and white. A large decorated heart and the costumes of the girls made a beautiful scene. The public was immensely pleased and delighted with it and enthusiastically applauded when the girls had finished. ' JF JV r E7L f 7JSZ S. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY The Junior class play. The Charm School. was given April 24th and 25th before a large audience. The plaj was a great success and the characters each took their pari ■ epl iona lly well. The characters in the play were: Austin Bevans Donald Hunsicker An automobile salesmen with ideas which, David McKensie Clyde Cline A law student considers unprctical, though George Boyd . Glenn Beavers An exi ' i ' accountant is willing to co-operatj and so are, .1 mi Simpkins James Leonard ami, Tim Simpkins Lyle Fee Who toil not and have never seriously considered spinning. Homer Johns - Hugh Andrews is the guardian of, Elise Bennedotti .... .. Lee Anna Vance tlie president of the senior class at a school presided over by Miss Hays Kathryn Dixon who is loved and feared by all who know her, including her secretary, Miss Curtis . . Kathryn Hykind who is always trying to think well of the senior class consisting of Sally Boyd Jeannette Clark who is George ' s sister and, .Muriel Daughty Mary Macklin Ethel Splvin Eloise Lewton Alix Mercier - Esther Biggs Lillian Strafford .Marguerite Lankenau Madge Kent Leah Colter and it is hardly worth while to mention two juniors. Charlotte Cray Lila Mumma Dotsie Cordon .... ...... Georgia Slusher The story of the Charm School relates the adventures of a handsome young man. Austin Bevans, who, on inheriting a girls ' boarding school from his aunt, insists on running it himself according to his own ideas, the chief of which is that young girls should be taught to be CHARMING. He takes with him to the school, four of his friends and makes teachers of them. Of course, they all fall in love with tin- girls. And one of the girls, Elise Benedotti, runs away because she thinks Austin does not love her. After finding Elise, Austin agrees to give up the school and promises to wail until Elise has reached the marriageable age. The audience was entertained between acts by a speciality given by Harold Law sun. .lames Leonard. I lick Myers. Glenn Beavers. Paul Spuller, Charles Breiner and Clyde ( ' line. A number of girls also gave a clever speciality. They were: Mary Macklin. Lee Anna Vance, Nellie Brodbeck and {Catherine llyland. The play was very ably directed by Miss Tyner, the junior guardian. If it had nut been for her untiring effort, the play would not have been half as successful. ' JFjJV LIJV S. TEACHER KIN I GO HOME We were all surprised on Thursday morning, February 21 of this semester. Mr. Gibson stepped out on the stage and announced that date as his chapel day. With a chosen tew, Mr, Gibson put on a playlet. Teacher Kin I Go Home? Mr. Liinton kept gcod order considering th eintelligent bunch he had to work with. Dizz Steel, i. e. Frank Devor. The Bad Boy played his part so well that it seemed almost real. Many jokes were cracked anil the high intelligence of the pupils pleased the school board very much. Mr. Worthman, Nucco gave his annual speech with much force and eloquence. Everybody played his part just fine. Mose Doolittle finally succeeded in getting his eleven bones by carrying off the furniture. The playlet was introduced by the High School orchestra playing School Days. Other selection were played and enjoyed so much that they always had to play the encore. The program went off with a bang. And every pupil went to their first class with a smile. ' JFnv Lijsz S. r ' ' ' E| tiwl Br iHa Br ifl XL J Bv - 1 ■mi IP ja  nl Pv 7 DEBATING TEAM The two debating teams were organized at the beginning of the second semester. The members of No. 1 were: Gordon Holmes, Charles Lammiman, Earl Chase and Glennis Elzey; Team No. 2 were Paul Castle. Deane Dorwin, Henry Neireiter and How- ard Brumley. Miss Tyner had charge of the class. Howard Brumley and Gordon Holmes contested to enter the National Oratorica] contest and Howard won first place. Howard also won second place in the district con- test at Portland, but lost at Union City. Earl Chase entered the county contest at Decatur, and won third place. The debating teams feel that they have had a very successful year and hope that next year ' s teams will win even greater glory for D. H. S. HOWARD BRUMLEY Howard Brumley, winner of second place in district oratorical contest. EDITORIALS RAVELINGS STAFF Editor-in-Chief Helen Kocher Business Manager Clarence Beavers Assistant Editor Milton Swearenger Assistant Business Manager Dean Dorwin Boy ' s Athletic Editor Gordon Holmes Girl ' s Athletic Editor Mildred Butler Exchange Editor Harold Sheets Chapel Feature Editor Mary Poling Society Editor Don Farr Departmental Editor Harriett Myers Joke Editor Niles White Cartoonist Forest Gilpen Class Reporters Junior Kathryn Hyland, (den Beavers. Sophomore Josephine Anderson, Rohcrt Throp. Freshman Margaret Haley, Harold Zwick. ' FnVEHLtlltfG-S. RAVELINGS STAFF First Row: Left to right: M. Swearenger, N.White, D. S n.l Row: M. Poling, G. Holmes, D. Farr, R. Throp, Third Row: K. Hyland, M. Butler, II. Koehe .-, H. liver Center: H. Zwick. EDITORIALS In saying farewell, hi us all face the commencement sunrise of 1924. I. t us march to the music of early commencement morning. Let us get into our souls anil voices something of the songs of commencement! Let us forget hitter experiences and past failures. Let us forget the faults of each other and forget everything but what we are doing and why we are doing it — and then let us work with a tremendous and never ceasing spirit — for now hoys and girls, you are men and women upon whom destiny waits. There is no victory without battle and there is no success without a contest — consequently make up your mind to take your respective position wherever you may be and with a vigorous and presistent spirit - WORK. .May you SUCCEED is my wish. M. F . WORTH MAX. Dear Members of the Senior Class: As you are now to graduate ami go to take your places of responsibility in the out- side world or to continue your training in the wider field of college life. 1 hope you may carry happy memories of your High School days and may find that the tasks we have insisted upon your accomplishing here have made you more fitted for the larger responsibilities you are now to take upon yourselves. Rememher as you go out from here that the greatest Question is what you ran give rather than what you can get n this world and that life ' s greatest satisfaction will come rather from work well done and from service rendered rather than from things accumulated. This seems an old platitude, hut by and by you will realize its entire truth and the sooner you come 10 its realization, the greater will lie your success and happi- ness. Most heartily do we congratulate you upon your achievement thus far and as hearti- ly do we wish that you may choose some definite, worth-while goal for your future en- deavor and in passing years see its full accomplishment. PAUL W. LINTON, Principal ' Fnv iLriix S. A STUDENT ' S IDEAL Aim high, and do not fear that you will miss your mark. If you should fall short of your ideal, remember that. All honor to him who shall win the prize, The world has cried for a thousand years; But to him who tries, who fails and dies, I give great honor and glory and tears. How high has the Decatur High School student placed his mark for this year? Is it merely to reach a certain percent, or is it to attain the highest degree of enlight- ment possible? I hope the students are not desirous of the grades alone. To be sure this ambition is better than none a t all, but, how easily attained. Then the stu- dent is free to plan and act mischief. If he or she is determined to improve each fleeting moment, he finds at the close of the year he has not only made better than passing grades, but a record free from all blots. Some will soon leave the Decatur High School, and they will be seniors no more. Are you prepared to take hold of life earnestly, as capacitated for a high and noble pur- pose to which you are destined? Why not study closely the mind ' s bent, working early and late, never looking back to the turning furrow, but forward to the ground that ever remains to be broken. Means and ways are abundant to every man ' s success, if will and action are rightly adopted to them. Let all who expect to graduate at any time, be not content with mere graduation. but let it be a true commencement of living. It may not be possible for all to pursue their educational pursuits further, but if you never expect to delve deeper into the mys- teries of education, do your best now, and remember the words of Iosiah Holland : I count this thing to be grandly true. That a noble deed is a step toward God; Lifting the soul from the common sod, To a purer air and a broader view. To be true to one ' s school and the principles for which it stands is loyalty. To be loyal to a school does not mean to brag, to boast, or to pretend that the school is better than it is. Neither does loyalty imply that the faults and crimes should be overlooked or spared nor does it infer that there should be an easy going tolerance of anything that should not be tolerated. A loyal student sees the homeliness of his school yet is proud of it. for he sees there the fundamentals for the molding and building of character, preparing many in- dividuals for their places in the world. A loyal student sees the faults of the school. yet he is not a knocker. Instead of shunning and avoiding faults he looks for them, brands them as faults and then tries to improve these weaknesses by upholding what is right and condemning what is wrong. A loyal student is an optimist. He has the ability to see greatness before his own eyes while he is at home and doesn ' t have to wait until he has gone to college or has had years of business experience before he realizes what a vast scope of opportunities the high school has offered him. A loyal student is also a booster. He is a booster not only for athletics but also for scholas- tic undertakings, school spirit, and class spirit, and he is always ready to give his services where-ever needed. Such students are needed in D. H. S. and may every alumnus and every student be ever loyal to his Alme Mater is the wish of the class of 1924. PEACH TREE A man. hearing a noise in his i hi( ken coop one night ran out with- out a light. He opened the door and caled: Is any one there? You can imagine his surprise when a deep voice answare ' I: No, sah, only us chickens. I ' obhy Wow! Elise took a bite out of my apple. Mother: You shouldn ' t cry over a little thing like that. Eoby: But it was my Adams apple. Mr. Linton: ito tardy student) What are you late for. Student: (sleepily — Er — class I suppose. A hedgehog on ground-hog day is a sign of a late winter. Yes. and a bannana peel on a side walk is the sign of an early fall. I ' ll have U !t a li- He: cense. She: Oh, this is so sudden! He: Don ' t worry, dear. I mean a hunter ' s license. While boating on the bay. one night I saw- the ocean ' s arm. Steal gently ' round a neck o ' land To keep its shoulder warm. This made me jealous as could be, It really made me sore; So I paddled toward the land. And closely httged the shore. RAVELINGS Oakland Sales Service Co.j Agents For OAKLAND MOTOR CARS; 213 N. 1st. St. S. B. BEAVERS, M. D. j B. F. BEAVERS, M. I), j Physicians Surgeons j Decatur Auto Laundry PROMPT SERVICE GIVEN Cars Called For And Delivered ' Phone 970 The Best Book Dean Dorwin: What is tha best bcok in the world ' . ' Dizz Steele: Why erer-er I don ' t know. Dean D.: -John D. Rockfeller ' s pocket-book ol course. THE LATIN RACE Lee Anna Vance: What is a Latin Rare? Helen K.: Its a rare between a I itin Pony and the teacher ' s goat. BURK Elevator Co. Grain, Hay, Field Seeds, Coal, Wool and Mill Feeds Work With Burk Decatur, Indiana DANUSER ' S ATHLETIC DEFT. IS IX CHARGE OF MR. WALTER GELLER. SPALDING School and College Athletic Outfitting SUPREME SERVICE-LOW PRICES SPALDING QACLITY DANUSER ' S 2528 South Calhoun FORT WAYNE, IND. Spalding ' s Sport Shop RAVELINGS A most complete line of jewelry from which to make your selec- tion. Hensley Son 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 earn your admiration and keep you happy. Guaranteed and sold by LEE HARDWARE CO. The Fountain Of Youth Is To Keep In Good Health For Better Health See H. FROHNAPFEL, D. C. ' Phones: Office, 314: Residence, 1087 Fourth Year In Decatur Where was Dorwin last night? Out on a date. Have a good time. Yep, Howdeknow? Broke his fountain pen. SONGS There Are Too .Many Girls In The World. Paul W. If I could Sleep Like Rip Van Winkle. George W . Oh, The men. Mug Zwick. Any Little Girl That ' s A Nice Little Girl Is The Right Little Girl For Me.. Shrimp Lawson. Any Plate Is Heaven When Your With The Girl You Love, Chas. B. AN EXCUSE The only excuse for not smiling is had teeth. FAVORITE FOODS Policeman Beets Gambler Steaks Jewelers Carrots Historian Dates Surgeons Spare Ribs Machinists Xuts Chorus Girl Cake Hunter Preserves TWO MINDS AS ONE Does your wife usually agree with you ? Yes. If I know her opinion before I form mine. RAVELINGS Vance Linn Quality Merchandise AT THE LOWEST PRICES Beavers Fryback Furniture, Runs and Pianos ' Phone 90 S. E. Black I Funeral Director 1 Telephones: Residence, 727: Office, 90. Mrs. Black Lady Asst. j Decatur, Indiana f R A VELINGS ■ i,i Shoes i — Di-iiiK II Decatur Shoe Hospital We Rebuild Shoo.. — Not Cobble TIm-iii. IIi-si Matei Expert Workmanship. St. DEC V ' l ' l R, IN I), ifioate with each 50c cash job. KELLER JEWELRY STORE Diamonds. Watches, Rings Jewlry. Silverware. Cut Glass 129 NORTH SECOND ST. WINNES SHOE STORE For Fine Shoes, Oxfords and Strap Slippers Footwear for Men. Women and Children THE WERTSBERGER CONFECTIONERY for Ice Cream Sodas Hot Salted Peanuts Daily 244 MONROE ST. Senior: Very often when I was a freshman I would sit up studying until I couldn ' t stay awake any long- er. Freshman: And yet you still worked ahead. Senior No, I went to lied then. Farr: Did you hear about the teacher that was arrested for robb- ing a bakery ' ? Dorwin: How come? Farr: Force of habit. She walk- ed in and took the roll. Bobby ' said the lady in the street ear severely, why didn ' t you get up and give your seat to your fatther? Doesn ' t it pain you to see him reach- ing for a strap? Not in the street car, replied Bobby, cheerfully, But it does at home. SONG FOR THE SENIORS ' When the final tests are over, I ' come flunking back to you-u. Bob: Pop. what is an ancestor? Dad: Well, I ' m one. Bob: Yes I know, but why do they bray about you? Mr. Myers: Daughter doesn ' t that young man know how to say ' good night ' ? Hattie: Oh. daddy! I ' ll say he does! Prisoner: So they aren ' t going to hang me after all? Mexican: No, Griggs, someone — chopp ed down the only tree in the country so now we ' ll have to shoot you. Miss Anderson: How is it you haven ' t your lesson? It couldn ' t have been very hard to learn. ' Lester Hunt: It wasn ' t because it was so hard to learn, but because it was so easy to forget. RJ IVELINt }S D. H. S. Class of ' 24 Don ' t wait for opportunity to knock the door For Some Good old D. H. S. days are almost done And a new era in life is about begun. DECATUR LAUNDERERS DRY CLEANERS The Corona Typewriter The Edison-Dick Mimeograph. The Rotary Neostyle. The Portable Adding Machine. FORT WAYNE TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE 723 Clinton Street ' Phone Main 2259 Fort Wayne. Indiana GASOLINE, OIL AND AUTO ACCESSORIES i Franchise Dealers for Fisk Tires ; See us for tires and tractor oil. We give you better goods for less ; money. Try our Texaco oil in your car. Free air and crank case service. Opposite Interurban Station • i R. N. Runyon Son ' Phone 652 | Decatur, Indiana t Centralize Your Quality Food Items CENTRAL GROCERY | Of Course Groceries, Fruits Vegetables SNAPSHOTS R A V E L I N G S Candies — Ice Cream j See us for your confectionery wants. We { carry a full line of fresh sweets at all times. f Home Made Candies, Fresh Box Ice Cream Sodas and Sundies, all Candies, Assorted Chocolate Flavors and Crushed Fruits. De- Candies, Bulk Candies, all kinds. licious and Appetising. Fresh peanuts. Walnuts. Pecans, Almonds. Quench your thirst at our fountain. Joseph Lang TRI STATE COLLEGE Angola, - Indiana A STANDARD NORMAL SCHOOL OF INDIANA Authorized by the State Hoard of Education to offer courses for Primary. Intermediate, Grammar Grade, Rural, and Music- teachers. The College maintains excellent courses in Music, in Law, and Commercial Work. TRI STATE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING offers courses in Civil, Chemical, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering, which can be completed in 96 weeks. Graduation from high school is not required for entrance upon these courses. THE SUMMER TERM WHICH OPENS TUESDAY. JUNE 3, 1924 will do twelve weeks work in ten weeks. The Fall Term Opens $ TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 30. 1924. f For Additional information write ERNEST D. LONG, President R A V E L I N G S Callow Kohne The Drug Store on the East Side of Street We Cater to Your Wants Gift and Hat Shoppe Millinery, Art Goods, Gifts, Hemstitching 134 East Monroe St. Phone 235 Peoples Cash Shoe Store Bring your feet to be fitted to the newest fashions for Men and Women Buy for cash and buy for less Plumbing and Heating P. J. HYLAND ' That ' s It RAVELINGS BUX BROTHERS TYPEWRITER CO. Largesi dealers in New and Second Hand Typewriters, Adding .Ma- chines and Cheek Writers in Northern Indiana. We specialize in Rebuilding anil Repair wink on all makes of ma- chines. Call us cm ' Phone .Main 1917. Special attention given to students. Ribbons and All Kinds of Supplies Wayne and Clinton Streets Fort Wayne, Ind. We Carry A Complete Line Of Dry Goods Ready-To-Wear Notions Rugs, Carpets, Curtains, Draperies H. B. DRY GOODS CO. We Need Young Men Th ' . institution has always tak- This inst ' tution realizes that its en a keen interest in the young most valuable asset is the good men of this community. We w. ' ll of our clients. The good will welcome their acquaintance and of young men today means the .solicit their business. good will cf big men tomorrow. Old Adams County Bank r « RAVELINGS THE BOSTON STORE Coats, Suits Dresses Blinds, Rugs Linoleums A Complete Line of DRY GOODS The Kuebler Co. We Keep Nothing, But Sell Everything MOT ' S PLACE 250 N. 2nd St. FRICKLE ' S PLACE Soft Drinks and Lunch Fred Fullenkamp D. M. LUNCH |the only thing cheap about i our place is the price. Meals | Short Order Lunches and Ice Cream Mangold Patterson DENTISTS X-RAY K. Of C. Building Above Teeple Peterson Pohne 472 M. E. HOWER The Home of Quality Groceries ' Phone 108 Roy Archbold DENTIST X-Ray Diagnosis Above Holt house Drug Co. CLARK J. LITZ Attorney-At-Law Over First National Bank Decatur. Indiana RAVELINGS Durkins Modern Garage Distributor for Dodge Brothers Motor Cars in Adams and Wells Counties. Prices: Touring, $970; Roadster, $935; Business Coupe, $1,- 120; Four-Passenger Coupe, $1,475; Type A Sedan $1,485; Special Type A Sedan, fully equipped, including five balloon tires, etc., $1,655; Type B Sedan, $1,345. Phone 181 Thomas J. Durkin Students Clothier The new spring styles are comfortable, loosely draped and be- coming. The clothes we show you feature all of these and are moderately priced. Teeple o Peterson RAVELIN GS Lumb er Coal Kirsch-Reppert Everything to Build Anything PRINTING and Office Supplies at the Commercial Print Shop of Frank W. Downs 210 South Second St. PHONE 745 Dayton Thorobred Cord Tires Prest-O-Lite Service ACE BATTERY TIRE SHOP A. B. Lenhart Compliments of CONTER Ice Cream and Soft Drinks Phone 92 RAVELINGS PUMPHREYS JEWELRY STORE ! New and Unique (lifts For Graduation and Birthday Anniversaries BRUNSWICK PHONOGRAPHS AND RECORDS 1 SEE US FOR Baseball, Fishing Tackle, Tennis, Football Needs. Radio Sets and Parts H, KNAPP SON If you would S2 e on furniture — VISIT US Gay, Zwick S Myers The Leading Furniture and Piano Store Funeral Directors Ambulance Service ' PHONE «1 DECATUR, INDIANA t SNAPSHOTS RAVELIN GS Let Us Serve You The Decatur Daily Democrat stands ready to be of service to the schools, the churches and those in- stitutions which mean for the ad- vancement and progress of the com- munity. We want to do our part in helping build a better place in which to live. Call 1000 And Tell It To The Decatur Daily Democrat ' and let your friends read what ' s happening and what is news to them. When in need of Printing Supplies call on us. The Decatur Democrat Co. Publishers of the DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT High School Annuals — Booklets — Catalogues and General Printing R A VELINGS When Ordering ICE CREAM Do not be hasty .lust stop and consider Then Order TASTY Cloverleaf Creameries, Inc. ' Phones 50 and 51 ACC D£HT5 YOU never know when sickness or accident will overtake you. We ill furnish you with a policy that in- sures you a weekly income while you are disabled. Look after this mat ter right now. Suttles-Edwards Co. Loans, Insurance, Securities Courteous Treatment Here Morrison Sldg. Cecatur. Ind. THE MIESSNER PIANO A lonu-felt Want I 3very teachei has long felt the need| | of a good piano, small enough to fit f •into crowded class rooms, low enough ? , to look directly over the top while i [seated at the key-board and light? i enough to be easily moved from one? I room to another.  iThe MIESSNER piano was con-! | cieved and designed especially for • [schools by W. Otto Miessner. It is f I the culmination of his twenty years? experience as a director of music in i i the public schols. I JACOBS MUSIC HOUSE 1C23 Calhoun St. Ft. Wayne. Ind. iRe -me that your next Gas Range, [is equipped with a Lorain oven heat ' regulator. Insures perfect cooking ■ and baking. No more guess work. ! No more Pol Watching. .More [accurate than a tireless cooker. fStop al the Gas office, wi want to tell the public schools. | Northern Indiana Gas and Electric Co. RAVELIN OS The Fred Mutschler Packing Company Phones 106 and 107 Wholesale Beef and Pork Packers Manufacturers of Distilled Water Ice Sanitary Meat Market in connection with plant. Deliveries made to all parts of city. For the Best Meats and Service CALL ON US Insurance and Speculation Do Not Go Together— SAVINGS Institutions, hanks insur- ance companies and most investors purchase only sound securities offer- ed by established investment com- panies. Doing not speculate with your in- surance. Place it with an agency having a recognized prestige — one that represents only companies of un- questioned standing. With us you secure not only the soundest insurance, but also the service which has earned us an en- viable position in insurance affairs. Decatur Insurance Agency E. W. Johnson, Auent Phone 385 RAVELINGS Accessories Tires. Tubes ELBERSON SERVICE STATION Veedol Oil Gasoline, Kerosene ' Phone 373 Free Air Service Rest Rooms Peoples Restaurant Decatur ' s Popular Eating House Our Motto Cleanliness and Service We Trv To Please Stop at West End Restaurant For your Fresh Baked Goods, Tobaccos, Candy and Ice Cream APPLEMAN SON H. S. PARRISH Up-To-Date Barber Shop Best Service in Town Next Door to Appleman ' s Restaurant. West Monroe St. Decatur. Ind. R A V E L I N G S STAR DURANT F o u — of the greatest ears on the market todav and each one in a class by itself. Each car is tried and proven as to its performance, standard and durability. Another added feature is that we are now able to  ive you the four-wheel brakes equipment on both the Star and Durant cars. We Will Gladly Give You a Demonstration P. Kirsch Son CORNER SECOND AND JACKSON HUDSON ESSEX RAVELINGS 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. ASK US If You Need Money YOUR Signature Is GOOD With r US } Loans and Insurance AMERICAN SECURITY CO. Fred E. Kolter, Mgr. Monroe St. Phone 172 RAVELINGS Own Your Own Home A man ' s greatest ambition is to own his own homo. Start planning NOW and have the thought constantly within your reach until the ambition has been accomplished. The Rent Mone y is Very Useful Constant expenditure for rent may be con- verted into a home within a short time. It would yield you large dividends in pleasure and satisfaction. Estimates on all building projects cheerfully given. DECATUR LUMBER COMPANY Lumber, Coal and Builders Supplies RAVELINGS EATS Restaurant STUDENT HEADQUARTERS JOE LOSE, Prop. Holthouse-Schulte Co. Good Clothes Sellers For— MEN AND BOYS Hart, Schaffner Marx Clothes Stetson Hats RAVELINGS BEST of BARED GOODS FRESH AT ALL TIMES EA1 Blue Ribbon Bread Buy At All Groceries MILLERS BAKERY West Monroe Street D. H. S. We Greet You With LATEST STYLES Newest Patterns LOWEST PRICES Michael-Stern Value First Clothes JOHN T. MYERS CO. RAVELINGS SCHMITZ THICKER GARAGE General Repairing and Welding? International .Motor Trucks J Sales Service TJ. H. YAGER H. J. YAGER Established 1865 YAGER BROTHERS . — Dealers in — {FURNITURE. RUGS. LINOLEUM. Ipianos AND PLAYER PIANOS UNDERTAKERS { 115 So. Second St. Phone 44-105 I Opposite Court House •• Decatur, Ind. The Greatest Reward For Work Well Done Is More Work To Doi THE ART SHOP j MRS. W. S. TEETER | 169. So. Second St. i N. A. BIXLER OPTOMETRIST j Eyes Examined - Glasses Fitted; DECATUR, INDIANA Mrs. Kate Burdge MILLINERY KJ2 South 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 |the maier hide FUR GO. j 1 — Dealers in — • 1 HIDES f BER. . FUR. WOOL. RAGS. RUB- J SCRAP METAL AND ALL ! KINDS OF PAPER ; • 710 West Monroe St. i Phone : 442. Graham S Walters INSURANCE, ABSTRACTS LOANS REAL ESTATE North of Court House Decatur. Indiana RA VELINGS It Does Feel Good Just To Breathe The Majestic warm-air Furnace does provide 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 The Pictures in This Issue WERE MADE BY THE Edwards Studio Phone 964 Quality Photographs RAVEL INGS DO YOU KNOW That statistics of 100 men show At the age of 45, 4 are well off, 65 are self-supporting 15 are dependent, 16 are dead? At the age of 65 5 are well off, 6 are self-supporting, 53 are dependent, 36 are dead? Make a rule NOW to save 10 per cent of your earnings. Be in the well off or self-supporting class. WE CAN AND WILL HELP YOU First National Bank Decatur. Indiana Success in life is not so much a matter of talent or op- portunity as of concentration and perseverence. May the class of ' 24 have these qualities is the wish of The Peoples Loan Trust Co. Bank of Service R A V E L I N G S 1 I | The Holthouse Drug; Co. 1 RETZ j Headquarters For Sporting Goods Store For I ? Sporting goods of all kinds. ! The Athlete | Gloves, mitts, baseballs, and ? For | tennis rackets. Complete line { | of school supplies. 1 The Sportsman ! i 508 South Walnut Street { | VICTROLAS RECORDS ! MUNCIE. IND. [ Quality 1 Charles Voglewede SELLS SHOES | [ 1 1 you have ever wondered what? j ' QUALITY means in merchandise,; j [and to what extent it U necessary to? Right Left | [carry on a busine s, consider this! . ' ... ................................. ............................ , , ? ■store, which after 83 years oi dealing I |in QUALITY merchandise, stands? j |in the Eroe as one of the city ' s most ; j [successful Dry Goods institutions. | j Compliments Niblick Co.j | of | CORT Theatre | R A V E L I N G S BILLIARDS is the most fascinating game in the world, a gentleman ' s | i game, that develops those who play it regularly, mentally as well as T • physically. : The best type of citizens congregate for this h althy recreation at i LOSE BROS. BILLIARD HALL i Your Co-operation with us will promote Bette r Billiard Rooms ? Dumb: He ' s a good track man. Bell: ' •Sprinter ' . ' Dumb: No, Hobo. A Freshman ' s head is full of air, Of air so hot and breezy; A Sophomore ' s head is full of naught. Of naught but take life easy A Junior ' s head is full of love . The love you get at college; A Seniors head is full of brains, A great amount of knowledge. TO THE COMMERICAL DEPT. Two pints, one quart. Two quarts, one fight, One fight, two cops. Two cops, one judge. One judge, thirty days. GOING ONE BETTER He: May I call you revenge? She: Why? He: Because revenge is sweet. She: Certainly .if you will let me call you Vengeance. He: And why should you call me Vengeance? She: Because, Vengeance is mine. ENCOURAGING Young Man: Can your sister-er- cook? Little Brother: 1 think she is go- ing to I heard her t ■!! mama that if that (ante here again tonight, she w : going to make it hot for him. WE WONDER Why school i 3 so difficult? Why the warm weather makes us lazy? Why there is always a rough house when there is no teacher in the room? Why certain pupils of High School are always tardy? Why some pupils grow weary of coining to school in the spring? Why Mr. Linton always likes to speak to us? To anyone who will appear be- to] e the class of ' -4 and give satis- factory explanation to the forgoing willl he rewarded a medal for his know-ledge. Class 1924. WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF Ili .Z Steele would come to school on time. Con Karr would forget to laugh. .1. Clark would leave town, (poor Dizz). M. Burrel would forget to bring her vanity case. 11. Kocker would quit studying. Dean Dorwin have his hair combed. Mugs Zwick lost her voice. Mr. Linton didn ' t make a speech on Monday morning. A BIG GAME I ' ve got you at last he cried. Move if you dare; It ' s taken me your, hut at last I ' ve ' got you where I want you; Now I date you to move! Yep your right. replied his friend. It ' s the first game of check- ers von did win from me. RAVELINGS WISE SAYING Bizz Steele: Born an hour late and never made it up. RESTLESS NATURALLY Sweet young thing: What makes the hoat jump about? Another S. Y .T.: Bob says the poor thing in on a tack. ' DAWN OF MMAN The time to worry about a boy is not when he says he ' s going to run away, but when he leaves without sl amming the door. Miss Sellemyer: Carol give us a good example of a solid. Carrol Cole: ' 1 don ' t know any. Miss Sellemyer: You are fine. Sit down. A BILL A chink truck driver presented this bill to Mr. Worthman. 10 goes. ID comes at 2u cents, a went 5$ please. THE COMFORT OF A HAND Last night I held a little hand So wonderful and neat. 1 thought my heart would burst with joy. So wildly ditl it beat. Xo other hand unto my soul could greater solace bring. Than what I held last night which was, Four aces and a King. Bizz Steele. Wit Bizz Steele: See. that (balk on my shoulder? Bon F: Yes. Bizz: Well, that aint chalk. ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN Jones, who took a girl oul riding, vows, he will never take a bobbed hair girl again, because lie n led a hair pin and the girl didn ' t have any. AND IF FOR GIRLS If you can make good fudge and walnut candy. And yet fry steaks and bake good biscuits to; If you can keep up your complexion And yet give serious things their proper due; If you can skate, ami row and swim, and play tennis But yet be feminine with it all; If you can be a pal to every fellow And yet not use your charms to make them fall; If you can dress in style, up to the minute And yet be governed not by fads and frills; And mak • a charming hostess and entertainer But not wory Mad with excessive bills: If you know science, politics economic. But not let knowledge turn your pretty head; And with it all can sew, manage a hous ' hold Help see to it that poor Did Bad ' s well fed; If you can lie blithe, gay and always happy, And yet not lose your head in all this whirl; Your ' s is the world and everything that ' s in it. Ami what is more, you ' ll catch a man. my girl. GEOGRAPHICAL KNOWLEDGE Miss McCory: Name the five pones. Gearld Grandstaff: Temperate, Intemperate. War, Postal and Free- zones. Father: I ' ll go crazy with that kid yelling that way. Can ' t you do something to stop him ? Mother: I ' ll sing to him. Father: Batter let him cry. On behalf of the senior class of Decatur High School, the members of the 1924 Ravelings staff wish to express then- appreciation for the splendid co-operation shown by the mer- chants and business men of Decatur which has aided greatly in making this issue a success. High school pupils and mem- bers of the alumni are urged to patronize the merchants who have advertised in this annual.