Decatur High School - Ravelings Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1934 volume:

RAVELINGS 1934 Published by THE SENIOR CLASS DECATUR HIGH SHCOOL DECATUR, INDIANA The schools of today are the hope and concern of tomorrow. FOREWORD THE THEME selected for the Ravelings of 1934 is that of Recovery, for we have looked at Recovery and found it good. We were sunk in cynicism and depression, but suddenly we became a nation filled with life and hope and are at last facing realities and are gloriously begin- ning our task. Every great epoch in our national life has a certain and definite influence on our schools. There has been a tendency in the past few years to slight education. Though the black hand of the depression has made its imprint upon our schools, the imprint is not too deep to be erased. Through Recovery we have a clearer understanding of human needs, and as a result, a new era in education is arising. Its future is brighter, for we have seen the need of men and women thoroughly train- ed and equipped for good citizenship. FOREWORD Out of the folly of the fool, out of defeat and wasted daring, Comes like the calm of the end and foredained to eyes that have strained and burned: The rising of the ghost of Beauty above the dark and troubled waters, Some thing retrieved from chaos, some thing kept whole, some thing returned. Max Press WITH THE things which have remained with us, we must go forward with new hope and vision, for where there is no vision the people perish ; and in vision lies our hope if we would reach a higher level of well-being. Our New Democracy must be built on a solid found- ation, and prosperity must begin at the bottom and work slowly upward, for a superstructure built too rapidly is likely to collapse. The road to Recovery must be illumined with the ideals of a new prosperity far reach- ing and permanent so that America may still realize the dream it once awakened in the hearts of men. Column by column we are building the edifice of Recovery. . V M IA turn ..TV. £ , t AT Let us continue the ultimate triumph of World Peace. FOREWORD RECOVERY has provided us with a charter, a charter of freedom, of man ' s rights to live. Thus it was fitting that Decatur citizens should celebrate on the 30th day of October, 1933, the 20th anniversary of the dedication of America ' s First Peace Monument. The true pacifists are the realists who are not afraid to face an ugly fact. Those who can see a war coming and prevent it are the real peacemakers. The call to arms today is not to the sound of a bursting cannon, but to a sacrifice and de- votion of a higher standard of ethics in our national and private life. Let us all remember these words which were used at the unveiling of this un- usual and beautiful monument. It is ours ; let us cherish and protect it, and hand down to our pos- terity the sacred symbolism which it embodies. DEDICATION WE, THE CLASS of Nineteen Hundred Thirty-Four, dedicate this, our 1934 Ravelings, to the men and women, regardless of per- sonal prejudice, politics, or creed, who have so generously and nobly given of themselves, of their time, and who have worked heart and soul in carrying out the Program of Recovery. Let no word disturb this peace. KVi BOOKS ADMINISTRATION CLASSES SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS ADVERTISEMENTS t ss § The guiding hand must not only be bold but balanced. ADMINISTRATION RECOVERY required a leader who could map the broad program of attack upon depression. Our leader has given his followers new heart, a greater hope, and has inspired confidence in himself. He has sought to administer fearlessly with balanced wisdom and judgment. Our instructors have held aloft the ideals of good citizenship. They have endeavored to show the true worth of education. Though we may receive knowledge from books, our real thirst for learning is stimulated by our contacts with our instructors. DMINISTRATION BOARD OF EDUCATION BURT MANGOLD President IRA B. PUHRMAN Secretary CARRIE T. HAUBOLD Treasurer MR. M. P. WORTHMAN Superintendent of Decatur Public Schools MR. W. GUY BROWN Principal of Decatur High School D. H. S. RAVELINGS R. A. ADAMS, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Manchester College. A. B.; Indiana Extension Course Gradu- ate Work, three years. JEANETTE CLARK, Physical Education. Wetomachek Camp; Ball State Teachers ' College; Sponsor Pep Champs. SIGURD ANDERSON, Commercial Subjects. Ball State Teachers ' College, B. S. Sponsor Commercial Club; Faculty Advisor, Ravelings Staff. HUGH ANDREWS, Mathematics. Franklin College, A. B.; Terre Haute Normal; Butler University; Freshman Class Advisor. Indiana Extension Course Gradu- ate Work. ELOISE LEWTON, English. Depauw University, A. B. ; Western College for Women; Sophomore Class Advisor D. H. S. RAVELINGS HERBERT L. CURTIS, Physical Education. Indiana State Teachers ' College; Terre Haute. B. S.; University of Wisconsin; Sponsor Howling Hosts. AMOS KETCHUM, Manual Arts, History. Ball State Teachers ' College, B. S.; Indiana Extension Course Gradu- ate Work. CLARA REPPERT, Latin. Indiana University, A. B. ; Sponsor Sodalitas Latina. KATHRYN KAUFFMAN, Art. Indiana University, A. B. ; Sponsor Color Wheel Club. HELEN HAUBOLD. Music. Indiana University; B. P. S. M. D. H. S. RAVELINGS MARIE PORTER (MRS.), German. DePauw University, A. B. DEANE DORWIN, History, English. Ball State Teachers ' College, Franklin College ; Coach ot Tennis; Sponsor AKS Club. B. S. BLANCHE McCRORY, Commercial Subjects Tri-State College; International Business College; Ball State Teachers ' College; School Treasurer; Faculty Business Manager of Ravelings Staff; Senior Class Advisor. ANGELINA MACY (MRS.), Secretary to Superintendent. HELEN CHRISTEN, Secretary to Principal. VERNEAL WHALEN, English. James Milliken University, A. Chicago University; Coach of Senior and Junior Class Plays; Junior Class Advisor. B .; SCHOOL DAYS CLASSES THE WORLD feels the disparity of present conditions and such times as these test the real worth in any government. The Recovery Pro- gram reaches with a helping hand in presenting opportunities to all classes. We have reached the close of another school year. Each class moves forward to face new duties and new opportunities. As we build our pro- gram, let us remember that a noble and logical plan will never die but a long time after we are gone, will be a living thing. -f ri -- ' ■ Lo! the spirit of a new Democracy. LASSES SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Gerald Strikkler President Gerald Eady Gertrude Brandyberry Vice-President Secretary Helena Rayl Treasurer SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS ACTIVITIES Gerald Strickler— Freshman Chorus ' 31; Commercial Club ' 32 ' 33 ' 34 ; Dramatic Club ' 34 ; Basketball ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34 ; Football ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Baseball ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Track ' 31; Howling Hosts ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34 ; Secretary of Howling Hosts ' 33; Vice-president of Sophomore Class ' 32; President of Senior Class ' 34. Gerald Eadv— Freshman Chorus ' 31; Track ' 32 ' 33; Basketball ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Football ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Commercial Club ' 33 ' 34; Howling Hosts ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Vice-president of Senior Class ' 34. Gertrude Brandyberry — Freshman Chorus ' 31 ; President of Fresh- man Chorus ' 31; Latin Club ' 32 ' 33; Secretary of Latin Club ' 33; Basketball ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; President of Girls ' Athletic Association ' 34; Treasurer of Junior Class ' 33 ; Secretary of Senior Class ' 34. Helena Rayl— Freshman Chorus ' 31 ; Latin Club ' 32 ; Color Wheel Club ' 32 ' 34 ; Treasurer of Color Wheel Club ' 32 ; Junior Class Play ' 33 ; Senior Class Play ' 34; Dramatic Club ' 34; Pep Champs ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Vice-president of Dramatic Club ' 34 ; Treasurer of Senior Class ' 34. SENIOR OFFICERS They tried hard, They succeeded! It ' s an honorable thing to say They did their best For all the rest Leading well the way. We hope that each, Shall journey out, Among his fellow men, And in his daily Tasks of life Be leaders soon again. Winona Fleming MILDRED ACKER Central High School, Fort Wayne Indiana ' 31; Pep Champs ' 32 ' 33 ' 34 Vice-President of Pep Champs ' 33 Treasurer of Pep Champs ' 34: Bas- ketball Squad ' 32 ' 33; Girls ' Athletic Association ' 34; Senior Counsellor of Girls ' Athletic Association ' 34; Latin Club ' 32; Color Wheel Club ' 34; AKS Club ' 34; Commercial Club ' 33 ' 34; Ravelings Staff ' 34. WILMA ANDREWS Freshman Chorus ' 31; Latin Club ' 32; Pep Champs ' 33 ' 34; Glee Club ' ' 33 ' 34; Music Appreciation ' 33; Col- or Wheel Club ' 33 ' 34; Secretary of Color Wheel Club ' 33. FOREST BAKER Freshman Chorus ' 30; Howling- Hosts ' 29 ' 30 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Basket- ball ' 31; Baseball ' 31 ' 32. MARION BAKER Freshman Chorus ' 29 ' 30; Glee Club •29 ' 30 ' 31 ' 33; Commercial Club ' 33 ' 34; Latin Club ' 32; Palaver Club ' 29 ' 30; AKS Club ' 34; President of AKS Club ' 34; Howling Hosts ' 29 ' 30 ' 31 •32 ' 33 ' 34; Tell Leader ' 29 ' 30 31 ' 32 ' 33; Ravelings Staff ' 34; Junior Class Play ' 32 ' 33; Senior Class Play ' 34: Freshman Class Treasurer ' 30; Jun- ior Class President ' 33; Football ' 33; Basketball ' 30: Editor of Tourney News ' 33 ' 34; Operetta ' 32. JOHN BAUMANN Commercial Club ' 33; Howling Hosts HELEN BECKER Freshman Chorus ' 31; Glee Club ' 32 ' 33; Operetta ' 32; High School Orch- estra ' 32; Pep Champs ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Junior Band ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Sectional Band ' 34; Junior Class Play ' 33; Sen- ior Class Play ' 34; Color Wheel Club ' 33; Commercial Club ' 34; Latin Club D. H. S. MARGARET CAMPBELL Freshman Chorus ' 31; Glee Club 32 ' 33 ' 34; Trio ' 34; N. FA I. C. Chorus ' 32; Treasurer of Sophomore Class ' 32; Junior Class Play ' 33; Senior Class Play ' 34; Pep Champs ' 31 32 ' 33 ' 34; Secretary of Pep Champs ' 33; Commercial Club ' 33 ' 34 Latin Club ' 32; AKS Club ' 34; Operetta ' 32. THELMA CARPER Kirkland High School ' 31; Latin Club ' 32 ' 33; Commercial Club ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Glee Club ' 32; Color Wheel Club •32 ' 33 ' 34; Pep Champs ' 33 ' 34. JAMES COWAN Freshman Chorus ' 31; Glee Club ' 34; Tennis Team ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; B?sket- ball ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; President Sopho- more Class ' 32; Latin Club ' 31 ' 32; Commercial Club ' 33 ' 34; Howling Hosts ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34. MARY COWAN Freshman Chorus ' 31; Latin Club ' 31 •32; Pep Champs ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Vice- President of Freshman Class ' 31; AK S Club ' 34; Commercial Club ' 33 ' 34; Scholastic Letter ' 32. FATE E ' ICHAR Freshman Chorus ' 31; Pep Champs ' 31 ' 32 ' 33; Commercial Club ' 33 ' 34; KAiTlHRYN ENGELER Freshman Chorus ' 31; Latin Club ' 32; Glee Club ' 33; Secretary of Glee •31; Pep Champs ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Sec- retary ot Pep Champs ' 34; AKS Club ' 34; Color Wheel Club ' 32; Com- mercial Club ' 31 ' 34; Senior Class Play ' 34. ROSE ' LYN FOREMAN Freshman Chorus ' 31; Glee Club ' 33 ' 34; Operetta ' 32; Junior Band ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; N. E. I. C. All District Orch- estra ' 32 ' 33; High School Orchestra ' 32; Latin Club ' 32; Commercial Club ' 33 ' 34; Pep Champs ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34. RUTH FOUGHTY Freshman Chorus ' 31; Color Wheel Cluli ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Pep Champs ' 34; Basketball ' 33; Latin Club ' 32. ELDRED FROHNAPFEL Glee Club ' 31; Color Wheel Club ' 32; Commercial Club ' 34; Latin Club ' 33. ELLEN GEPHART Pleasant Mills High School ' 31 ' 32; Pep Champs ' 33 ' 34; Commercial Club ' 33 ' 34. (.Withdrawn) RAVELINGS MARJORIE DEVOSS Freshman Chorus ' 31; Glee Club ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Latin Club ' 31 ' 32; Commer- cial Club ' 33 ' 34; Pep Champs ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; AKS Club ' 34. GLEN DICKERSON Dennis Junior High School, Rich- mond, Indiana ' 31; Howling Host 32 ' ' 33 ' 34; President of Howling Hosts ' 34; Football ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Baseball ' 32 ' 34; Track ' 32; Secretary of Junior Class ' 33; Ravelings Staff ' 34; Busi- ness Manager Senior Class Play ' 34. VIRGINIA DOLCH Libbev High School, Toledo, Ohio ' 31; Pep Champs ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Latin Club ' 32; Commercial Club ' 33 ' 34; Secre- tary of Commercial Club ' 34; AKS Club ' 34; Glee Club ' 34; Ravelings Staff ' 34. CHARLES EHINGER Football ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Basketball ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Baseball ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Track ' 33; Howling Hosts ' Jl ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Secretary of Howling Hosts ' 34; Latin Club ' 31 ' 32; Commercial Club ' 33; AKS Club ' 34; Scholastic Letters ' 33 ' 34; Stage Manager of Junior Class Play ' 33. MARCELLA GILBERT Freshman Chorus ' 31; Latin Contest ' 33; Latin Club Play ' 33. PAULINE HAKET Freshman Chorus ' 31; Basketball Squad ' 32 ' 33; Pep Champs ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Commercial Club ' 33 ' 34; Latin Club 32; Junior Class Play ' 33. GEORGE HEARET Glee Club ' 34; Freshman Chorus ' 33; Latin Club ' 32 ' 33; Howling- Hosts ' 33 ' 34; Commercial Club ' 34. JOHN HELLER Track ' 30; Junior Band ' 29 ' 30 ' 31 ' 32, Senior Class 1 Play ' 34; Howling- Hosts ' 34; Commercial Club ' 34. MILDRED HESHE-R Freshman Chorus ' 31; Latin Club ' 32; Pep Champs ' 31; Scholastic Letter ' 33. MILTON L. HOFFMAN Freshman Chorus ' 31; Palaver Club •31; Debating ' 31; Latin Club ' 31 ' 32; Junior Class Play ' 33; Senior Class Play ' 34; AKS Club ' 34. D. H. S. EUGENE 1 KNODEL Club ' 32; Howling Hosts ' 31 Commercial Club ' 33; Glee ' 32 ' 33 ' 34 Track ' 32 ' 33 BARBARA KRICK Freshman Chorus ' 31; Latin Club ' 32; Latin Contest ' 32; Color Wheel Club ' 33; Junior Class Play ' 33; Glee Club ' 33 ' 34; President of Glee Club ' 34; Commercial Club ' 34; AKS Club ' 34; Pep Champs ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Assistant Editor of Ravelings ' 33; Editor-in- chief of Ravelings ' 34. ROBERT MAGLEY Freshman Chorus ' 31; Glee Club ' 31; Latin Club ' 31 ' 32; Commercial Club •34; Howling Hosts ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Stage Manager of Senior Class Play ' 34; Track ' 32 ' 33; Football ' 32. RICHARD MAILAND Freshman Chorus ' 31; Howling Hosts ' 33 ' 34; Commercial Club ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; AKS Club ' 34. 31 ROBERT ODLB Freshman Chorus ' 31; Tennis ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Latin Club ' 32 ' 33; Howling- Hosts 32 ' 34; Ravelings Staff ' 33 ' 34. LELA PALMER Freshman Chorus ' 31; Pep Champs ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34: Glee Club ' 3. 1 . ' 34; Treasurer of Glee Club ' 33; Com- mercial Club ' 33 ' 34; Color Wheel Club ' 33; Latin Club ' 32. MYLES PARRISH Freshman Chorus ' 30; Commercial Club ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Track ' 31; Foot- ball ' 32; AKS Club ' 34; Latin Club ' 32 ' 33.. VERA PORTER Freshman Chorus ' 31; Glee Club ' 33; Decatur Jr. Band ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; High School Orchestra ' 32; Ptp Champs ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; X. E. I. C. High School Orchestra ' 32; Color Wheel Club ' 33 ' 34; Latin Club ' 32; Reporting Secretary of Bar.d ' 32; State Music Contest ' 34. WILBUR REYNOLDS Operetta ' 30; Football ' 30 ' 31; Track •30 ' 31 ' 32. JOYCE RIKER Fieshman Chorus ' 31; Pep Champs ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 34; Latin Club ' 32; Com- mercial Club ' 34; AKS Club ' 34. RAVELINGS Mi M il ROBERT MARTIN Glee Club ' 29 ' 30; Howling Hosts ' 29 ' 30; Commercial Club ' 32 ' 33 ' 34. MARY MEYER Freshman Chorus ' 31; Pep Champs ' 31 ' 32 ' 33; Latin Club ' 38. NED MOSER Basketball ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Football ' 34; Track ' 32; Freshman Chorus ' 31; Latin Club ' 32 ' 34. LUCILE MEYERS Central High School. Fort Wayne, Indiana ' 31 ' 32 ' 33; AKS Club ' 34. WILLIAM SANDERS Basketball ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Football ' 31 •32 ' 33 ' 34; Howling Hosts ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Track ' 32 ' 33; Commercial Club ' 34; Baseball ' 32. ALBERT SCHEIMANN Freshman Chorus ' 31; Operetta ' 32; Football ' 30 ' 31 ' 32 ' 33; Baseball ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Track ' 31 ' 32; Junior Class Plav ' 33; Glee Club ' 32. IRENE SCHERRT Freshman Chorus ' 31; Glee Club ' 33 ' 34. VERA JANE SCHLIOKMAN Freshman Chorus ' 31; Commercial Club ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Glee Club ' 33 ' 34. IDA MAE STEELE Freshman Chorus ' 31; Pep Champs ' 33 ' 34; Commercial Club ' 34; Color Wheel Club ' 34; Glee Club ' 34; Vice- President of Junior Class ' 33; Bask- etball Squad ' 33. PAUL STRECKLER Freshman Class President ' 31; Bas- ketball ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Commercial Club ' 32 ' 34; Howling- Hosts ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Latin Club ' 32; Freshman Chorus ' 31. D. H. S. EDWARD SUMMERS Howling Hosts ' 29 ' 30 ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Color ■Wheel Club ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Latin Club ' 31 ' 32; Commercial Club ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Latin Contest ' 32; Basketball ' 29 ' 30 ' 31. HELEN SUTTLES Freshman Chorus ' 31; Pep Champs •31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Commercial Cluo ' 34; Latin Club ' 32 ' 33; Operetta ' 32; A KS Club ' 34; Junior Class Play ' 33; Senior Class Play ' 34; Trio ' 34. MARIE TEETER Freshman Chorus ' 31; Gl.= e Club ' 34: Color Wheel Club ' 34; Commercial Club ' 34. BURT TOWNSEND Student Manager Basketball ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Football ' 32 ' 33; Track ' 32; Jun- ior Class Play ' 33; Senior Class Play ' 34; Howling Hosts ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Treasurer of Howling Hosts ' 32; Sec- retary of Howling Hosts ' 33. THELMA WHITRIGHT Freshman Chorus ' 31; Glee Club ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Commercial Club ' 34; Ravel- ings Staff ' 34; Girls Basketball ' 33; Latin Club ' 32; Operetta ' 32. MARCELLA WILLIAMS Freshman Chorus ' 31; Commercial Club ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Latin Club ' 32 ' 33. MELVENA WILLIAMS Freshman Chorus ' 31; Glee Club ' 32 Operetta ' 32: Commercial Club ' 3 ' 34; Latin Club ' 32. CORDELIA WORTHMAN Freshman Chorus ' 31; Glee Club ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Latin Club ' 32; Operetta ' 32; Commercial Club ' 34. DAVID WYNN Monmouth High School ' 31 ' 32; Com- mercial Club ' 33 ' 34; Baseball ' 33 ' 34; Basketball ' 33 ' 34; Football ' 33; Pres- ident of Commercial Club ' 34; Howl- ing Hosts ' 33 ' 34. MAX ZIMMERMAN Kendallville High School, Kendall- ville. Indiana ' 31; Howling Hosts ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Commercial Club ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Latin Club ' 32 ' 33; Ravelings Staff ' 34; Business Manager of Junior Class Play ' 33. RAVELINGS ELLEN UHRICK Freshman Chorus ' 31; Commercial Club ' 33; Latin Club ' 32; Pep Champs ' 31 ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; (withdrawn) ARDIS WALTERS Freshman Chorus ' 31. EDGAR WERLING Freshman Chorus ' 31; Howling Hosts ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Commercial Club Club ' 34; Track ' 32; Baseball ' 33 ' 34. Club ' 33; Treasurer of Commercial ..31 ' 33 ' 34; President of Commercial Club ' 33. OSCAR WERLING Freshman Chorus ' 31; Howlin.r Hosts ' 32 ' 33 ' 34; Commercial Club ' 31 ' 33 ' 34; Secretary-Treasurer of Commercial Club ' 33; Track ' 32; Baseball ' 33 ' 34. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Year 1931 On September 2, seventy freshmen entered Decatur High School to become acquainted with the higher phases of education. By midyear they had made a total of one hundred and two in their ranks. The class organized and elected the following: Miss Wertenberger, sponsor; Paul Strickler, president; Mary Cowan, vice-president; Marion Baker, trea- surer. The class was given a real start by the officers, and it came through the freshman year with flying colors. Year 1932 There were eighty sophomores who returned to their second year of high school work. They started the year by electing the following off- icers: James Cowan, president; Gerald Strickler, vice-president; Vir- ginia Miller, secretary ; Margaret Campbell, treasurer. Mr. Dorwin was at the same time chosen sponsor of the class. The year rolled by rapidly because of the great variety of activities including the parties, examinations, and sports. Year 1933 After a summer ' s vacation, the class undertook the difficult task of assuming the duties of upperclassmen. They met and elected the follow- ing officers: Marion Baker, president; Ida Mae Steele, vice-presi- dent ; Glen Dickerson, secretary ; Gertrude Brandyberry, treasurer. Miss Whalen was chosen as class guardian, a position which she care- fully executed. The class participated in all school activities and was well represented in scholarship. Those on the football squad were : Glen Dickerson, Charles Ehinger, William Sanders, Gerald Strickler, Burt Townsend, and David Wynn. The class was represented on the basketball squad by James Cowan, Gerald Eady, Charles Ehinger, Ned Moser, William Sanders, Gerald Strickler, Paul Strickler, David Wynn, and trainer, Burt Townsend. The girls participating in basketball were: Mildred Acker, Gertrude Brandyberry, Ruth Foughty, Pauline Hakey, Ida Mae Steele, and Thelma Whitright. The class was also proud that one of its members, Marion Baker, was elected yell leader of the high school. Wilma Andrews, Margaret Campbell, Mary Cowan, Marjorie De- Voss, Virginia Dolch, Charles Ehinger, Kathryn Engeler, Ruth Fough- ty, Marcella Gilbert, Mildred Hesher, Josephine Ivetich, Esther Koenemann, Barbara Krick, Mary Meyer, Helena Rayl, Ida Mae Steele, and Max Zimmerman represented the class on the honor roll. The junior class, on April 20, presented the play, Be Yourself , which was given under the able direction of Miss Whalen. On May 12, the junior-senior reception was given. _ The class felt sure that after all its experience it could handle the position of seniors with due reserve and dignity. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Year 1934 In September of 1933 came that long awaited year, the senior year. How dignified and uppish the class felt when they saw the little fresh- men entering high school just as they had done three years before. How much the seniors had advanced since those days! They felt as though they were upon the highest pinnacles; yet who knows? In the regular organization meeting Miss McCrory was chosen class sponsor; Gerald Strickler, president; Gerald Eady, vice-president; Gertrude Brandy- berry, secretary ; Helena Rayl, treasurer. The seniors sponsored the yearly Christmas program, at which time Santa Claus appeared and presented many clever and appreciated gifts to the expectant and anxious students and faculty. The seniors chose a clever, three-act play, Let ' s Be Somebody , which was presented on February 20. Much credit is due both Miss Whalen, the director, and the splendid cast, who through their efforts, made the play a great success. The class was well represented in football by Glen Dickerson, Gerald Eady, Charles Ehinger, Ned Moser, William Sanders, Albert Schei- mann, Gerald Strickler, Burt Townsend, and David Wynn. Those of the class playing basketball were: James Cowan, Gerald Eady, Charles Ehinger, William Sanders, Gerald Strickler, David Wynn, and trainer, Burt Townsend. The seniors appearing on the honor roll the greater part of the year were: Mary Cowan, Margaret Campbell, Virginia Dolch, Charles Ehinger, Pauline Hakey, Barbara Krick, Lela Palmer, Vera Porter, and Helena Rayl. The seniors sincerely hope that as a class they have been an inspir- ing influence to the rest of the high school and hope, likewise, that the seniors of the future will set a good example to the underclassmen of tomorrow. In closing the book upon . Decatur High School, the senior class wishes to express its appreciation t o the hard-working faculty upon whom little credit is ever bestowed. The instructors have worked hard with these students and have done their best to make all of them ladies and gentleman and have attempted to prepare them for the outside world. It is no easy task to fit and equip a group of freshmen for the pitfalls that lie ahead. Enough credit can not be given to the faculty. They are the guiding influences that shape the course in future years. The class is sure that such guiding efforts will be remembered by them for a long time. It is with regret that they say goodby to Decatur High School It is a wonderful school, and they hope that in the future it may become even better. And so they say, Farewell! COMMENCEMENT WEEK, MAY 18-21, 1934 DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL, DECATUR, INDIANA Junior-Senior Reception Country Club Friday evening, May 18, 1934 Baccalaureate Services Reformed Church Sunday evening, May 20, 1934 Sermon Rev. Arthur B. Brown Pastor Baptist Church, Decatur, Indiana Class Day Exercises. High School Auditorium Monday morning, May 21, 1934, 9:30 o ' clock Commencement Exercises High School Auditorium Monday evening, May 21, 1934, 8:00 o ' clock Senior Reception will follow the Commencement Exercises in the High School Gymnasium. COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM March — Spirit of America J. S. Zamecnik Festival Overture ...Edward Hazel DECATTJR JUNIOR BAND Invocation Rev. Glen E. Marshall Pastor Church of God, Decatur, Indiana Music .Mixed Chorus, Decatur High School (a) Thanks be to God — Dickson-Salter (b) Songs of the Leaves — Pearson Address — On Coming of Age Dr. L. A. Pittinger President Ball State Teachers College, Muncie, Indiana Presentation of Graduating Class Principal W. Guy Brown Presentation of Diplomas President Dr. Burt Mangold Benediction Rev. J. M. Dawson Pastor Christian Church, Decatur, Indiana Finale — March, Sabre and Spurs John Philip Sousa DECATUR JUNIOR BAND Mixed Chorus — Selection in charge of Miss Helen Haubold Supervisor of music, Decatur Public Schools Junior Band — Selections in charge of Mr. Albert Sellemeyer Band Instructor, Decatur Public Schools. Class Motto — The Easiest Way to Get to the Top is to Start at the Bottom. Colors — Canary and Light Green. Flower — Tea Rose. Class Guardian — Miss Blanche McCrory JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Elmer Schultz President Harriet Fruchte Vice-President Harold Blythe Secretary Marceil Leatherman Treasurer JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY Year 1932 On September 7, 1931, sixty-seven freshmen began their quest of higher learning by entering Decatur High School. In the following month, October, they elected their officers as follows: Clark Smith, president ; Evelyn Kohls, vice-president ; Mary Kathryn Tyndall, sec- retary; Corolene Townsend, treasurer. In the course of the meeting Miss Lewton was elected class guardian. Throughout the term the freshmen claimed their laurels in school activities. In January of the second semester thirty-one pupils were promoted to the freshman class, making a total of ninety-eight fresh- men. Year 1933 By September, 1932, the freshmen of the year before were ready to assume the duties of sophomores. Shortly after school started, they chose the class officers in their order: August Kelly, president; Clark Smith, vice-president; Evelyn Kohls, secretary; Richard Brodbeck, treasurer. At this meeting Miss Lewton was again chosen class guard- ian. Year 1934 Having enjoyed a restful vacation, the class, as juniors, settled down to hard work in September, 1933. They began by selecting their officers: Elmer Schultz, president, Harriet Fruchte, vice-president: Harold Blythe, secretary ; Marceil Leatherman, treasurer. At this meeting, Miss Whalen was selected to be sponsor of the class. On the football squad were the following boys: Harold Blythe, Dick Brodbeck, Lloyd Conrad, Dale Newhard, James Harkless, Harold Kolter, Elmer Schultz, and Dick Sheets. The class was proud to have Harold Blythe on the first squad in basketball. Harold Kolter, Elmer Schultz, and Dick Sheets were the juniors on the second team. Throughout the year the class had a number of representatives on the honor roll. They were in scholastic competition as follows: Alice Archbold, Martha Butler, Martha Calland, William Elston, Jack Greth- er, Corolene Townsend, Betty Tricker, and Mary Tyndall. The class was proud to have Martha Butler as cheer leader. The junior play, which was carefully selected, was entitled, Too Many Bosses. It was given skillfully and with much success on April 6, 1934, under the direction of Miss Whalen. The reception, which the juniors nlanned for the seniors, took place on May 18, 1934, and was a grand affair. The beautiful array of colors, the syncopating music, and the graceful dancers all lent to making the evening a charming one. The juniors, with the coming of the end of the term, look forward to next year when they will acquire the usual dignified airs and will reign as seniors. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Robert Engeler Dale Myers Harold Thieme Marie Grether President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY Year 1933 September 6, 1932, ninety-two freshmen entered the Decatur High School. There were thirty-four mid-year students from the year be- fore. Three weeks passed by and the first class meeting was held. Robert Engeler was elected president; Agnes Nelson, vice-president; Russel Butler, secretary; and Ruth Porter, treasurer. Miss Vance was chosen sponsor of this large freshman class. The class did well by way of scholastic and athletic ability. Those who diligently earned the honor of being on the honor roll were Mary Ann Bauman, Marie Grether, Albert Keller, Agnes Nelson, Ruth Porter, William Schafer, Ellis Squire, William Tutewiler, and Eileen Wells. Russel Butler and Ralph Peterson showed their athletic ability by being on the first basketball squad. Those freshmen playing in the Junior Band were: Robert Ash- baucher, Robert Engeler, Harry Moyer, William Schafer, William Shrock, and Ellis Squier. At the High School Party held on November 11, the freshmen pre- sented a stunt in the form of a patriotic drill, showing how all sections of the country are bound in one solid unit. So the first year of high school life passed successfully, and the fresh- men were looking toward the oncoming year hoping it be as enjoyable as the one just passed. Year 1934 In the fall of 1933 sixty-three students registered as sophomores. With Robert Engeler again as president, Dale Myers, vice-president, Harold Thieme, secretary, and Marie Grether, treasurer, the class has prospered under the supervision of Miss Lewton. June O ' Donnell, Marie Grether, Albert Keller, Agnes Nelson, Ruth Porter, William Schafer, and William Tutewiler represented the class in scholastic ability. Each worked hard to have his name on the list of honor roll students. Again Ralph Peterson and Russel Butler made the first basketball squad. The sophomores were proud to claim them as students of their class. This is the class ' s desire — we feel that we will soon be sophisticated juniors. We spend much time in dreaming of the upperclassmen stage. Step by step, we reach the top , was chosen as our motto when we be- gan our work in Decatur High School. In the future each member hopes to attain that height, the Top. Time will fly swiftly and soon we shall venture out of high school feeling and knowing we have profited by the hours spent in study. It is not for us to say how much we have accomplished in our two years of study, but through our acts of culture we shall define education to others. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS David Macltlin President Lewis Smith Vice-President Wendell Smith Secretary Evelyn Adams Treasurer FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY Year 1934 Eighty-five freshmen entered Decatur High School doors on Septem- ber 5, 1933. They organized and elected the following officers: pres- ident, David Macklin ; vice-president, Lewis Smith ; secretary, Wen- dell Smith ; treasurer, Evelyn Adams. The freshmen on the fourth week of school were officially initiated into Decatur High School. Charles Ehinger, master of ceremonies, presented Gerald Strickler who very cordially welcomed the new freshmen. Marion Baker cleverly gave Advice to the Freshmen . David Macklin, representing the freshman class, gave an appropriate response. The twenty-four mid-year freshmen were also initiated in a humorous manner. The setting was supposed to represent a movie studio with Marion Baker acting as director, Milton Hoffman, cameraman, and Helena Rayl, as the studio secretary. The freshmen took their oaths and became official members of Decatur High School. The freshman class was well represented on the honor roll by the following: Evelyn Adams, Virginia Breiner, Jeanette Christen, Mere- dith Cline, Eugene Freidt, Dwight Kimble, Kathryn Kohls, James Krick, David Macklin, Fave Martin, Rosie Moyer, Zula Porter, Ger- trude Schultz. Irene Sell, Marguerite Staley, Arthur Sundermann, and Harold Zimmerman. At one time eighty freshmen with the help of a few upperclassmen led the honor roll. At the local Latin Contest, Faye Martin and Irene Sell brought fur- ther honor to their class when they won first and second places. The freshman boys were well represented on the football squad. The following members of the class participated in football : Junior Drake, Eugene Freidt, Ralph Hurst, and Robert Worthman. Ralph Hurst also became the starting center of the second basketball team. Alice Baker and Lewis Beery were honored when they were nominated and elected as assistant yell leaders and the class hopes that next year or the following years that they will be made the head yell leaders. The Freshman Chorus, under the direction of Miss Haubold, has become an excellent organization, and some time during their high school years they all hope to become members of the Glee Club. In the system of points for girls the following have made the freshman squad: Evelyn Adams, Alice Baker, Virginia Breiner, Jeanette Christ- en, Margaret Hoffman, Catherine Jackson, Emma Marquart, Rosie Moyer, Catherine Murphy, and Irene Sell. The class hopes to keep in mind its motto, Preparing for better things , in all its undertakings. The better they prepare themselves, the better they expect to receive. JUNIOR CLASS Motto: They Can, Who Think They Can. PAULINE AFFOLDER ETTA ANSPAUGH ALICE ARCHBOLD JAMES BEAVERS HAROLD BLYTHE JOHN BOCH RICHARD BRODBECK CATHERINE BROWN MARTHA BUTLER MARTHA CALLAND MARTHA CHRISTEN ROBERT COFFEE LLOYD CONRAD GLADYS DOAN CLOIS EICHAR WILLIAM ELSTON HOWARD ELZEY VANCE FENIMORE HARRIET FRUCHTE ELIZABETH FUHRMAN HELEN GAY JACK GRETHER JAMES HARKLESS PAUL HENDRICKS KATHRYN HILL MARION JACKSON SEPHUS JACKSON MARJORIE JOHNSON RAY JOHNSTON EDGAR KIESS LOUISE KIESS JUNIOR CLASS Colors — Honeydew and Emerald Green. Flower — Tea Rose. EVELYN KOHLS MILDRED KOLDEWEY HAROLD KOLTER MARCEIL LEATHERMAN GENEVIEVE LIGHT JANE LINN CHARLES McGILL CALVIN MAGLEY RUTH MARGOLIES HELEN MARTIN HARLO MILLER JACOB MOYER EULA MYERS DALE NEWHARD KATHLEEN ODLE MABLE PARMER LEONA PECK MARCELLA RUPERT HAROLD SALTER MARY SCHAFER ELMER SCHULTZ DICK SHEETS HELEN SHEETS FREDERICK SHROYER CLARK SMITH RUTH SMITH MADELINE SPAHR ROGER STONEBURNER BETTY TRICKER COROLENE TOWNSEND MARY TYNDALL SOPHOMORE CLASS Motto : Step by Step We Reach the Top. MARY ANN BAUMANN JUNIOR BARKER HERBERT BANNING ROBERT ASHBAUCHER HAROLD HITCHCOCK ROBERT FUHRMAN FRANCIS ANDREWS RUTH AMSTUTZ ROBERT AESCHLIMANN VIRGINIA BEERY LUCINDA BORNE RUTH BORNE RUSSEL BUTLER MADALENE CRIDER MAXINE DRAKE ROBERT ENGELER WINONA FLEMING RUSSEL, FRIEDT LUELLA FROHNAPFEL MARIE GRETHER BERNIECE HANNIE ROSEMOND HART PAUL HILYARD RICHARD ANDREWS MARLOWE HOAGLAND DALE HOFFMAN MARYLN HOFFMAN LEROY HUFFMAN EILEEN JACKSON LAWRENCE JOHNSON ROBERT JOHNSON SOPHOMORE CLASS Colors — Rose and Green. Flower — Wild Rose, ALBERT KELLER FOREST KENWORTHY PHYLLIS KRICK NAOMI LADD COVER McCLURE DELLA MARBACH ELIZABETH MEIHLS ROBERT MEYER WILMA MILLER HARRY MOYER DALE MYERS AGNES NELSON VERNON NICHOLS JUNE O ' DONNELL RALPH PETERSON RUTH PORTER ROMAINE RAUDENBUSH RUTH RAUDENBUSH LEOTA REINKING DONALD REYNOLDS HELEN RICHARDS RALPH RITTER WLbLIAM SCHAPER WILLIAM SCHROCK KEITH SMITLEY ELLIS SQUIRE HAROLD THIEME WILLIAM TUTEWILER CLARENCE WALTHER CHARLES WHITMAN RUTH WORTHMAN FRESHMAN CLASS Motto: Preparing for Better Things. EVELYN ADAMS VERNON AFFOLDER DORIS ANDREWS RUSSEL ANDREWS LAWRENCE ANSPAUGH DONALD ARNOLD ALICE K. BAKER KATHLEEN BANNING ROBERT BEAVERS LEWIS BEERY DONALD BIXLER BERNICE BEINEKE RAYMOND BODLE VIRGINIA BREINER HELEN BRITZENHOFF ROBERT BRODBECK BETTY CAMPBELL JEANETTE CHRISTEN ROBERT CLEM MEREDITH CLINE MAXINE DEBOLT HARRY DRAKE JUNIOR DRAKE ZELNO DRAKE MARION DRUM JOHN DURBIN GILBERT EGLY EDWIN EICHHORN VIOLA ELLSWORTH FLOYD ELSTON ROMAINE ELZEY JOHN ESPICH LEWIS FENNIG ESTHER FISHER DEAN FLETCHER AGNES FOREMAN EUGENE FRIEDT MONROE FUHRMAN MARY C. GARNER KENNETH GAUSE RICHARD GIROD ROSELLA HEARE ARTHUR HELLER WALTER HENDRICKS NEIL HIGHLAND PHYLLIS HOAGLAND MARGARET HOFFMAN MARGARET HOWARD VERNON HUFFMAN DALE HUNT RALPH HURST CATHERINE JACKSON FRESHMAN CLASS Colors — Lavendar and White. Flower — Violet DWIGHT KIMBLE KATHRYN KOHLS MELBA KRAFT GOLDINE KREISCHER JAMES KRICK JANE KRICK OTTO KRUECKEBERG RUBY LADD DAVID MACKLIN LINDA MARBACH ROBERT MARBACH EMMA MARQUART FAYE MARTIN MAXINE MARTIN MARGARET McGILL LAURES MEYER RICHARD MILLER ROSALI MILLER ROSIE MOYER CATHERINE MURPHY BERNICE PICKFORD ARTHUR POLING ZULA PORTER ROBERT REBER VERA ROTH MARGARET SCHAMERLOH ARTHUR SCHEIDERER FRED SCHEIDERER GERTRUDE SCHULTZ LEONA SELKING IRENE SELL, FRANCES SMITH LEWIS SMITH WENDEL SMITH LOIS SOVINE MARGUERITE STALEY DALE STALTER DORUS STALTER RALPH STEELE JEAN STRICKLER MARTHA SUMMERS WALTER SUMMERS ARTHUR SUNDERMANN ISABELLE SWYGART BYRON TRICKER HELEN WEILAND FREIDA WHITRIGHT RAYMOND WILSON ROBERT WORTHMAN ELMA JUNE WYNN GLADYS WYNN HAROLD ZIMMERMAN - ATHLETICS TO OBTAIN results from our Recovery Program we must analyze our our problems, take the necessary action, and have sufficient power to support this action. Just as this dynamic power, as displayed by the lightning bolts, is indispensable to a successful execution of the Recovery Program, so is this characteristic essential in sports where there is a special need of action and power. The development of the ability to think quickly and correctly is not the only benefit derived from athletics. Far more important is the moral- fibre developed and the molding of character, for character-building is the heart and soul of making a citizen. Fearless — dauntless — through battling elements bear your colors high ! THLETICS Standing Seated: COACHES, YEI.L LEADERS AXD TRAINERS : Sephus Jackson, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Horton, Mr. Andrews, Burt Townsend. Robert Meyer, Martha Erma Butler. COACHES MR. H. L. CURTIS, Basketball and Track Herb has been the athletic director and head basketball coach at Decatur High School for the last eight years. During the time he has been here, he has turned out some real net teams. Herb also has charge of the track team and has developed some cinder stars to whom he can point with pride. BURCHARD HORTON, Football and Baseball Tiny came here four years ago and became our head football and baseball coach. He has had some good football teams, and his base- ball teams have won the N. E. I. C. championship for the last two years. Tiny is a regular fellow and is popular with all the boys. HUGH ANDREWS, Basketball Mr. Andrews, better known as Xmas , served as coach of the second team for the past season. His ability as a coach is shown by the enviable record compiled by the reserves. The student body extends to him its congratulations and wish his future success. TRAINERS BURT TOWNSEND, Basketball Bud has been trainer for the basketball team for the past two years. He is well liked by the members of the team, and, although he is kidd- ed quite a lot, he performs his duties well and surely will be missed. SEPHUS JACKSON, Football Sephie , a junior, completed his second year as trainer for the football squad. When it comes to repairing injured football players, he can ' t be beaten. It is hoped that Sephie will be back with team next year. YELL LEADERS MARTHA ERMA BUTLER The classy yell leader, Mart , who was elected to this office for the year 1933-34, has certainly proved equal to the honor given her, for her enthusiastic manner has served as an inspiration not only to the stu- dent body but also to the team. ROBERT MEYER Abie was given his first opportunity in yell leading when elected cheer leader by the student body at the beginning of the school year. His improvement by experience warrants him a real cheerleader within the next two years. FOOTBALL GAMES Decatur High School looks forward to a successful season next year as it will have many regulars and reserves back. Those who will return are: Blythe, Brodbeck, Butler, Harkless, Ritter, and Sheets in the backfield. Those in the line available for next year are : Banning, Bark- er, Conrad, Fenimore, Freidt, Hurst, Kolter, Macklin, Myers, New- hard, Schultz, Walther, and Worthman. With these players back the Yellow Jackets should have a powerful team next season. DECATUR— CENTRAL CATHOLIC— 13 Playing in weather more suitable for swimming than football, the Yellow Jackets were downed by Central Catholic of Fort Wayne by a score of 13 to 0. The first half was fought on even terms, the score being to ; but C. C. led by Murray, star halfback, rallied and put over two touchdowns in the second half. Though the Jackets lost the game, each one displayed true sportsmanship by playing clean, hard football through- out the game. DECATUR— 14 AUBURN— 19 The Yellow Jackets surprised everyone by holding the strong Auburn Red Devils to a five point victory. Neither team scored in the first quarter, but Auburn scored a touchdown in the second quarter and led at the half 7 to 0. The Decatur Yellow Jackets made a strong come-back in the second half and scored 14 points to Auburn ' s 13 when Schultz and Eady made touchdowns on passes from Strickler. Though the margin that Auburn held the first half proved too great for the Jackets to overcome, they still maintained their true fighting spirit. DECATUR— 6 COLUMBIA CITY— 27 In the third game of the season the Yellow Jackets were trounced by the Columbia City Eagles by a score of 27 to 6. This was a surprise, as Decatur was favored to win. Decatur was unable to click at any stage of the game, but kept fighting throughout the game. The first half ended with the score 14 to 0. The Yellow Jackets scored their only touchdown in the third quarter on a pass from Strickler to Schultz. DECATUR— 6 GARRETT— 6 The Yellow Jackets pulled a great surprise when they tied the Garrett Railroaders, one of the strongest teams in northern Indiana. Though there was no scoring in the first quarter, Decatur took the lead by scoring in the second with Eady taking the ball over on a line plunge. Garrett, gaining in the third quarter, scored on a pass from Moats to Johnson. Though a rally was made by the Garrett players, the game ended before they could score. DECATUR— 6 CENTRAL (Fort Wayne)— 32 Decatur lost a hard fought game to the Central Tigers by a score of 32 to 6. The game was much closer than the score indicates. Central led at the half 7 to 0, and Schultz caught a pass from Strickler and ran for a touchdown making the score 7 to 6. Central came back and made the sco re 13 to 6. With ten minutes to play in the last quarter, Central went on a scoring spree and made three touchdowns. This loss only proved to be a greater inducement for better playing in the future games. DECATUR— 12 PORTLAND— 7 The Yellow Jackets scored their first victory of the season when they journeyed over to Portland and handed the Jay County boys a 12 to 7 trouncing. Decatur marched straight down the field to score a touch- down early in the first quarter Decatur scored when Butler plunged over the line with the ball. The half ended with Decatur leading 12 to 0. Portland scored in the third quarter and started a rally in the last quarter, but Decatur had enough reserve to go forth and win. DECATUR— 6 NORTH SIDE— 3S The Yellow Jackets were defeated by the North Side Redskins by a score of 38 to 6. The Jackets, although they tried hard, could not get together at any stage of the game. Butler, who scored in the second quarter on a line plunge, was the outstanding man for Decatur while Esterline starred for North Side. DECATUR— 12 BLUFFTON— The Decatur Yellow Jackets closed the season in a blaze of glory by whipping their old rivals, the Bluffton Tigers, 12 to 0. Decatur scored early in the first quarter when Strickler threw a pass to Ehinger, who ran 30 yards to score. Ehinger ' s attempted place kick for the extra was wide. In the last quarter, runs by Ehinger and Butler and a Bluffton pen- alty put the ball on the six inch line where Eady plunged across for a touchdown. Bluffton threatened Decatur ' s goal line but once. Early in the fourth quarter the Tigers made first down on Decatur ' s five yard line, but the Yellow Jackets threw Bluffton for a loss of 30 yards on four plays. Defeating the Bluffton Tigers gave the Decatur boys more joy and honor than if they had won all the games of the season. So it was, that the last game was a triumphant-one, one never to be forgotten, especially by those who played their last high school football. Lloyd Conrad Gerald Eady Charles Ehinger Howard Elze: Clarence Waliher FOOTBALL PLAYERS BARKER— Tackle Junior came here from Montpelier and won his letter in his first year of football. His greatest asset was opening holes in the line. Since he is only a sophomore, much is to be expected of him in the next two years. BLYTHE— Halfback This was Harold ' s second year of football. (He was out of school last year on account of illness.) He came back this year and played splendid football. He is a fast, hard-running back and will be one of the main factors in the building of our backfield next year. Not only his quick- ness, but his steadiness and sportsmanship will help in the making of a better team. BUTLER— Fullback Russ was a fullback who was very hard to stop when he got started. When a few yards were needed, Butler was called upon, and he always came through. He should develop into a star within the next two years. DICKERSON— End Hory has been on the squad for three years and, this year, won a varsity position at end. Although he was small, he was very fast and adept at breaking up the opponent ' s interference. The team will surely miss this hard fighting red-head. CONRAD— Guard Tuffy has been on the team three years and has won two letters. It can be honestly said that when Conrad hits a man, he hits! This junior will be very valuable next year and will be able to set a good example of a true fighting spirit. EADY— Halfback Playing his third year for Decatur High School, Eady showed the same indomitable will which was evident in the Yellow Jackets backfield. Here ' s to a real lad, a fighting, and a worthy wearer of the coveted D. EHINGER— Halfback Sonny was a good broken-field runner and a fine defensive back. This was Ehinger ' s third year on the team and also his last. His knack of running and penetrating into the opponent ' s territory helped the offense for Decatur. ELZEY— Halfback Runt , who played at halfback and also at end, was a hard man to take off his feet. Although he was ineligible during the Bluffton game because of his age, he deserves credit for his ability as a football player. Elzey ' s speed will be missed when next year ' s team lines up. HURST— Tackle Bud is a freshman who won a regular position his first year. He was a good tackier and was constantly throwing the opposing backs for losses. During the next three years Bud should develop into the best center in this part of the state. KOLTER— Tackle This was What a Man ' s first year out. Though he did not par- ticipate in all the games, he benefited the team greatly when he did play. Next season should find him even better, and all hope to see him as a varsity man. MYERS— Tackle Tubby has been out for football for two years and won his letter this year. Because of his cool playing, this sophomore will be a big factor in the making of a great line in 1934-5. WALTHER— Guard This was Chief ' s second year on the squad. By hard work he earn- ed his letter this year. Walther is big, fast, and a good tackle. This sophomore is expected to be a great player next year, for each season has found him a better prepared to meet his opponents. SANDERS— Tackle Willie has played on the varsity for three years. This year he was shifted from the backfield to the line where he was very valuable to the team as a tackle, being one of the surest tackles on the team. This is Willie ' s last year on the squad. SCHEIMANN— Guard Butch , although light, made up for his lack of weight by fighting with an unconquerable spirit. He was a hard tackier, and he will be greatly missed next season. Scheimann is another senior who has played his last game for D. H. S. STRICKLER— Quarterback Odin was one of the best quarterbacks Decatur ever had. Besides being a good field general, he was a fine passer. His long, accurate passes were responsible for many gains. Strick was a fighter. His motto must have been fight to the finish. SCHULTZ— End Red was a fine pass receiver and a square tackier. He figured in many of the touchdowns. As for speed and alertness he has proved to be one of the fastest men out on the team. Because of these qualities he is considered one of the mainstays of the 1934 team. William Sanders Albert Scheimann Gerald Strickler Elmer Schuli Front Row: Elmer Schultz, Gerald Strickler, Dale Newhard, Harold Thieme, Sephus Jackson, Herbert Banning-, Ralph Hurst, Harold Koiter, Dale Myers. Second Row: Charles Ehinger, Robert Worthman, James Harkless, Junior Barker, Paul Hendricks, Glen Dickerson, Mr. Horton, Russel Butler, Gerald Eady, Lloyd Corn-aid, How- ard Elzev, David Macklin, Richard Brodbeck. Third Row: Ralph Ritter, Junior Drake. Eugene Freidt, Harold Blythe, Clarence Wal- ther, Arthur Scheiderer, William Sanders, Ned Moser, Vance Fenimore, jJick Sheets, Al- bert Scheimann. FOOTBALL In looking back on the season ' s record, the Yellow Jackets had a comparatively successful season on the gridiron winning two, tying one, and losing five games. The high light of the season came with the defeat of the Bluffton Tigers, making three wins in the last four games played with Bluffton under the direction of Coach Horton. This year the number out was unusually small. Starting with thirty-two players who turned out for practice, the number gradually dwindled to twenty-five. Those boys who stuck to the team through hot weather or cold weather, who were on duty when the field was muddy or frozen, who went out after school, and came in after dark- ness, deserve the appreciation of the school. They are worthy of much praise for their efforts. Many boys knew that their chances were slight, at even getting to play in a regular game; yet they struggled valiantly toward that goal. The boys who came out for football were the fighters of the high school. They came out because of sheer love of the sport and not for the glory that is thought to be attached to each athletic activity. The outstanding feature of the 1934 team was the fighting spirit it possessed. Whether defeated or defeating, they were always scrapping. The team did not have an enviable record if the wins and losses for the season are considered. But it could have been worse. The team, on the average was small, but when playing teams of its size, it was able to do more than hold its own. When competing with teams of larger schools, the Yellow Jackets found themselves not out-fought, not out- classed, but decidedly out-weighed. Many boys who did not make the regular eleven made up the shock troop which will fill seven places left by the seniors of 1934. It is in this group that the greatest hope of 1934-5 is placed. BASKETBALL The 1933-34 basketball season was the most disastrous ever completed by a Yellow Jacket team. The team finished with a record of seven vic- tories and fourteen defeats and finished in eighth position in the North- eastern Indiana conference race with two wins and seven losses. The A- B-D-K tourney was held at Kendallville this season where the Jackets de- feated the Comets and lost to Bluffton in the final game. Despite the team ' s record, it can be said, however, that the boys always gave every- thing they had, and the opponents always knew that they had a hard battle before them when they met the Yellow Jackets. Decatur ' s record would have been more impressive but for some bad breaks; the Jackets lost several games by narrow margins. Much credit is due the boys who played on the reserves during the season. They all were out expecting to win a berth on the first team. Some were dropped from the squad because they lacked experience, size, or for some other reason. These boys who remained made up the reserve team. They compiled an enviable record during the past season, winning fifteen and losing four games, and are deserving of praise for doing so. Many of these boys will probably be seen on the first squad next year and with the experience gained during the past year should well represent the school on the hardwood. The Yellow Jackets lost seven players by graduation this year. They are: Cowan, Eady, Ehinger, Sanders, G. Strickler, P. Strickler, and Wynn. Those returning next year are: Blythe, Butler, and Peterson from the first squad. From the reserves are Barker, Hurst, Huffman, Kolter, Myers, Schultz, Sheets, Thieme, and Wilson. With these boys back next year Decatur should have a team of which to be proud. Front Row: William Sanders, Ned Moser, Gerald Strickler. Paul Strickler, Russel Butler, Ralph Peterson, David Wynn, Charles Ehinger, Harold Blythe, James Cowan, Gerald Eady. Second Row: Donald Reynolds, Ralph Bitter, Junior Barker, Paul Hendricks, Dale Myers, Dick Sheets, Harold Kolter, Harold Thieme, Ralph Hurst, Elmer Schultz. Third Row: Lewis Smith, Dale Stalter, Ellis Squier, Byron Tricker, Raymond Wilson, Orville Irwin, Richard Brodbeck, Leroy Huffman, David Macklin, Lawrence Anspaugh. Fourth Row: Robert Worthman, Eugene Freidt, Herbert Banning, Vernon Nichols. Harold Blythe James Cowan Kalph Hurst Ralph Peterson BASKETBALL GAMES DECATUR— 14 NEW HAVEN— 28 The Yellow Jackets were upset in the opening game of the season by the Bulldogs from New Haven. After a close first naif, New Haven ran wild and sewed up the ball game in the third quarter when they scored 13 points. DECATUR— 21 JEFFERSON— 25 The Yellow Jackets suffered their second defeat of the season when they lost a thrilling battle to the Jefferson Warriors 21 to 25. Decatur led at the half 12 to 11. Jefferson stepped into the lead at the beginning of the second half and was never headed. The Jackets rallied near the close of the game and pulled up within two points of Jefferson, but Jeff- erson scored another basket and clinched the game. DECATUR— 13 WIN AM AC— 37 The Yellow Jackets suffered their third defeat of the season when they traveled to Winamac. The strong Winamac team piled up a lead of 24 to 4 during the first half, and although the locals held the opponents fairly well during the second half, the lead was too much to overcome. DECATUR— 16 LAPORTE— 14 The Yellow Jackets won their first game of the season defeating La- Porte 16 to 14. Holding a four point margin at the end of the third quar- ter, the Jackets staved off a determined rally to win the game. DECATUR— 19 NORTH SIDE— 20 North Side defeated the locals in a thriller when they scored the winn- ing basket in the last ten seconds of the game. At the end of the first half North Side was in the lead by a 11-9 margin. With only a few min- utes left in the game Decatur led 19-16. But North Side rallied to win the game by a score of 20 to 19. DECATUR— 19 BERNE— 21 The Decatur Yellow Jackets were beaten by the Berne Bears 21 to 19 in a bitterly fought game. Trailing at the end of the first half, the Bears came back and won the ball game in the last minute. DECATUR— 34 WINCHESTER— 17 The Yellow Jackets snapped back into the winning column by troun- cing Winchester 34 to 17. After a close first quarter, Decatur pulled away and led 17 to 10 at half time. They continued to pile up their lead during the second half and coasted to victory. DECATUR— 2S ELIOT PREPARATORY— 16 The Yellow Jackets accomplished what four other Indiana high schools failed to do by defeating the famed Eliot Preparatory School of Newark, New Jersey, by a score of 26 to 16. Decatur started fast and had a good lead piled up at the half. The Eliot team appeared to be tired from its previous games. DECATUR— 23 SOUTH SIDE— 25 Trailing 18-5 at the end of the first half, the Decatur Yellow Jack- ets came back with a rush in the last two quarters, only to see the South Side Archers nose out a 25-23 victory at the South Side gym. DECATUR— 20 RLUFFTON — IS Holding a nine point lead at the end of the third quarter, the Yellow Jackets staved off a fierce rally during the final quarter to score a 20 to 18 victory over the Bluffton Tigers. DECATUR— 17 AUBURN— 11 The Yellow Jackets defeated Auburn 17 to 11 to win their first N. E. I. C. game. The Jackets led 10 to 4 at the half and coasted to an easy victory. DECATUR— 26 CENTRAL (Fort Wayne)— 36 Hitting the basket from all angles, the Central Tigers defeated the Yellow Jackets 36 to 26 in an N. E. I. C. game. Led by Menze, a forward, Central piled up a 19 to 8 lead at the half. The Yellow Jackets started to rally in the fourth quarter, but Central ' s lead was too much to overcome. DECATUR— 21 COLUMBIA CITY— 34 The Yellow Jackets suffered their fourth Northeastern Indiana Con- ference defeat of the season losing to Columbia City 34-31. The Columbia City team jumped into the lead at the start of the game and increased its margin as the game progressed. DECATUR— IS ROCHESTER— 20 The Jackets lost a hard fought game to Rochester by a score of 20 to 18. Decatur led at the end of the first half 10 to 9. The last half was nip and tuck, and with the score tied at 18 to 18, a Rochester man scored a field goal which won the game. DECATUR— 31 BLUFFTON— 33 The Bluffton Tigers gained revenge by defeating the Yellow Jackets 33 to 31 in an overtime. After holding an 18 to 12 lead at half time, the Jackets wilted in the second half and lost the ball game. DECATUR— 24 HARTFORD CITY— 37 The Hartford City Airdales proved too tough for the Decatur Yellow Jackets. The locals lost the N. E. I. C. game 37 to 24. Decatur gave the Airdales a real battle. Hai ' tford City pulled away only in the final quart- er to register its 13 point victory. DECATUR— 13 WABASH-27 The Decatur Yellow Jackets failed in their attempt to hold Wabash ' s bright winning streak, losing 27 to 13. The first half ended with Wa- bash leading 17 to 4. DECATUR— 22 GARRETT— IS The Jackets closed their home season with a victory over the Garrett Railroaders in an overtime. With the score 18 to 18, Decatur scored two baskets in the overtime period to win, 22 to 18. DECATUR— 20 KENDALLiVILLE— 25 The Kendallville Comets rallied in the se cond half to defeat the De- catur Yellow Jackets in the final game of the season by a score of 25 to 20. Decatur staged a rally in the final quarter of the game, but was unable to overcome an eight point margin piled up by the Kendallville team. Gerald Strickler Charles Ehi Russel Butler David Wynn William Sanders Paul Strickler Ned Moser Gerald Eady BASKETBALL PLAYEBS HAROLD BLYTHE— Guard A brilliant, capable dribbler, an uncanny shot, and a real guard, Harold proves himself worthy of wearing the coveted D . JAMES COWAN— Forward Jim played his last year for the Yellow Jackets this season. He was always in the thick of the fight and was a great asset to the team. Jim could always be depended upon to do his share of the work. RALPH HURST— Center Hurst, a freshman, was slated to play center for the second team this year. His ability to score and his size were great assets to the team. He should give the varsity competition next year, for his future has been predicted a success. RALPH PETERSON— Guard Pete , a sophomore, had plenty of ability but because of a bad knee was unable to show his best performance. However, he won his letter this year. GERALD STRICKLER— Forward Playing his second and last year on the varsity, Odin proved his worth as a forward. Starting the season as a guard, he was then moved back to his old position as a forward, where his fighting spirit and out- standing playing were a great asset to the team. CHARLES EHINGER— Center Charles, the elongated center, was the keynote of the offense and a hard man to elude on the defense. Sonny ' s successor will have to mount high peaks to fill his place. RUSSEL BUTLER— Guard Russ , the Hercules of the hardwood court, completed his second year of basketball, an impregnable guard, a real fighter, and a good sport. Butler will be an outstanding man in basketball next near. DAVID WYNN— Forward Dave , a fighting forward, when called upon, showed real worth when under the fire. This was Dave ' s second and last year on the varsity and will be one of the boys who will be greatly missed next year. WILLIAM SANDERS— Guard Playing his last year of basketball, Willie proved an able guard. He was a cool player, a clean sport, a hard fighter, and one whose place will be hard to fill. PAUL STRICKLER— Forward Strick was a peerless shot, an unequaled dribbler, a fast floorman, and a great ball-hawk. This was his third and last year on the varsity, and he is another one of the boys whose spirit will be missed next year. NED MOSER— Center Ned, a likable chap, started the season with a bang but had to drop basketball because of a conflict. GERALD EADY— Center Although he was not a regular, he showed great promises as a ball player. Eady was a hard fighter and could be depended upon to do his part in any game in which he participated. BASEBALL Soon after the close of the basketball season, Coach Herb Curtis issu- ed a call for baseball candidates. Twenty-seven men attended the first meeting, which was held in the gym. Frequent rains during the first few weeks interfered with practices on the diamond, but as soon as the weather became suitable, the candidates began practicing on the athletic field. Decatur has won the Northeastern Indiana Conference Champion- ship for the past two years, and prospects are very bright for another win- ning baseball team this year. The conference meet was held at Decatur last year, and the Yellow Jackets walked off with the title by defeating Hartford City and then trouncing Columbia City 18 to in the final game. If the Jackets are successful again this year, the trophy symbolizing the championship will become the permanent possession of the team. Although no schedule has been drawn up, it is expected that games will be played with the following teams : Monroeville, one ; Bluf fton, two ; Columbia City, two ; Hartford City, two ; Concordia College, two ; Berne, one; possibly Portland. The season will be concluded with the conference tournament which in probability will be held in Decatur again this year. The Yellow Jackets lost four men by graudation last year. They were Buffenbarger, third base ; Feasel, first base ; Kauff man, outfield, and Macklin, shortstop. The lettermen available this year to form the nucleus for this year ' s team are : Schultz, shortstop; Strickler, catch- er; Ehinger, outfield; Harkless, second base; Wynn, pitcher; Peter- son, Barker, Fuhrman, Brodbeck, Drake, and Zimmerman, infield- ers ; Conrad and Werling, catchers ; Butler, Thieme, Jackson, Schie- man, Roop, Drake, Krueckeburg, outfielders. With these boys on the squad, Decatur High School is looking forward to another conference championship. Front Row: Robert Fuhrman, Robert Coffee, David Wynn, Charles Ehinger, Gerald Strickler, Junior Barker, Lloyd Conrad, Ralph Ritter, Elmer Schultz, Sephus Jackson, and Herald Hitchcock Second Row: Ralph Peterson, Harold Thieme, Edgar Werling, Oscar Werling, Ray Johnston, Vernon Nichols, Dick Brodbeck, Raymond Roop, Glen Dickerson, Russel Butler, and Junior Drake. Third Row: Russel Andrews, Wendel Smith, Louis Fennig, Robert Brodbeck, Coach H. L. Curtis, Harold Zimmerman, David Macklin, Robert Clem, and Robert Worthman. TENNIS TEAM Front Row: Jacob Moyer, Harry Moyer, James Cowan, Dale Newhard, Bert Townsend, and Vance Fenimore. Second Row: Calvin Magley, Robert Odle, James Beavers, Harold Blythe, Arthur Sunder - man, Dick Sheets, and Vernon Affolder. TENNIS The tennis squad started spring training in the gym this season. With weather as it was the squad was not able to get out for some time. This year new and improved courts were expected. Last year the team did not have good courts and were greatly handicapped. Last year th, annual N. E. I. C. conference tennis meet was held here and there will be an invitation extended to have it here again this year. They now hold the conference double ' s cup which was won by Moyer and Cowan. Both boys will be back this year and have an exceedingly good chance to repeat this feat again. Coach Deane Dorwin was well pleased with the prospects this year. The largest number of candidates have turned out since tennis was started in this school. Very few of the boys had had experience in school contests, but there were great prospects for a good team before the end of the season. Those turning out this season were: Vernon Affolder, James Beav- ers, Harold Blythe, James Cowan, Charles Ehinger, Vance Fenimore, Mil- ton Hoffman, Calvin Magley, Harry Moyer, Jacob Moyer, Dale Newhard, Robert Odle, Dick Sheets, Dorus Stalter, Gerald Strickler, Arthur Sunder- mann, Bud Townsend, and Max Zimmerman. Meets were arranged with Central of Ft. Wayne, Huntington, Garrett, Dunkirk, and South Side. A few others were added later. Last year the tennis team had a successful teason. Decatur High School met six opponents during the ' 33 season — winning from Garrett once, Central of Ft. Wayne twice, and defeating Dunkirk once. Two meets were lost, one to Dunkirk and one to Huntington. Tennis is financed by the Athletic Association again this year as in previous years, for tennis does not support itself since it is a minor sport. ATHLETIC CARNIVAL One of the most exciting events of the school year was the Athletic Carnival, held in the High School gymnasium on the nineteenth and twentieth of April. The purpose of the carnival was to raise funds for the Athletic Association. Under the direction of Mr. Curtis and Miss Mc- Crory, who acted as general chairman and treasurer respectively, the preparations were soon under way. The Howling Host and Pep Champs started the pre-carnival campaign by dividing their respective groups in- to two teams. Each team sponsored a king and queen candidate and votes for candidates were sold ten for a penny. In order to stimulate a greater interest chances were sold on a tennis racket, waffle iron, radio, vase, roller skates, and a bull dog ; the teams also sponsored benefit shows, cake walks, treasure hunts, and a circus. As a result of the four team ' s efforts. Evelyn Kohls was elected queen, Gerald Strickler, king; the crowning of the royal couple took place Friday night. Each organization in high school was cleverly represented by a stand, side show, or some other form of entertainment. The concessions spon- sored by various clubs are as follows: Seniors — advertising and Hit the Nigger Baby ; Juniors — side show of freaks and animals; Sophomores — dance, the music was furnished by the High School Orchestra ; Fresh- man — check room, Gook, and tight wire walker; Professor Andrews; AKS Club — Wheel of Fortune ; Howling Hosts — bingo, basketball, free throw, ping pong, athletic side show, and penny ante; Pep Champs — ■ vamps, policemen, and fish pond; Commercial Club — novelties stand; Sodalitas Latinas — sold chances on an end table; Glee Club and Color Wheel Club — -tea room ; Junior Band — fortune tellers ; The Smith and Shroyer Co. — side show. Both evenings of the carnival were attended by large crowds. Due to the coordinated students and faculty, the carnival was a huge success. r.iRxiv.n. srEXE BUSY MOMENTS THE GIRLS ' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Miss Clark, in order to create a greater interest in girls ' athletics, established a point system better known as The Girls ' Athletic Association. To earn points a girl had to participate in the various games of the season. This year any one interested in sports was allowed to join, but in future years ten points will be required of a girl to be an honorary member and twenty-five points to be an active member. A girl must earn ten points annually in order to participate in the different sports. Awards were given at the end of the school year to the outstanding girls in each class. The high-point girl of the senior class received an honor sweater and the four high-point girls of the junior, sophomore, and freshman classes each received letters, numerals, and medals respectively. A basketball tournament was held in which many girls from the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior classes participated. It was decided that the six girls from each class that played the best during the tournament would be selected for the first teams. After the tourna- ment was held, the following teams were selected: Freshmen: Jeanette Christen — Alice Baker, forwards ; Kathryn Murphy, center ; Virginia Breiner, side center; Emma Marquart — Kathryn Jackson, guards; Sophomores: Lucinda Borne — Zula Porter, forwards; Bernice Hannie, center; Mary Baumann, side center; Naomi Ladd — Agnes Nelson, guards ; Juniors : Ruth Porter — Martha Christen, forwards ; Evelyn Kohls, center; Pauline Aff older, side center; Helen Gay — Etta Ans- paugh, guards; Seniors: Mildred Acker — Ruth Foughty, forwards; Gertrude Brandyberry, center; Ida Mae Steele, side center; Pauline Hakey — Roselyn Foreman, guards. The season was opened by the freshmen and the sophomores playing the first game. The sophomore led through the entire game and won by a 12 point margin. The final score was 30 to 18. The freshmen and juniors played the next game. The juniors out- played the freshmen and won by a score of 42 to 13. The juniors and seniors battled in the next game. These teams were evenly matched. Each team had several players who had played on the varsity team the preceding year. The juniors led through most of the game, but the seniors rallied in the last few minutes of the game and came through with a one point margin. The final score was 31 to 30. The next game was played between the freshmen and seniors. Al- though the seniors were handicapped, they won by an eleven point margin. The sophomores next decided to try their luck with the seniors. The game proved to be an easy one for the seniors, and they won 57 to 36. The sophomores and the juniors ended the season. The juniors lacked enough players, so the sophomores were considerate enough to start the game with the same number of players with which the juniors were forced to start. The juniors lead during the first three quarters, but in the last quarter one of their players was put out on fouls. The sophomores finally secured the lead and held it through the remainder of the game. The game ended with a score of 29 to 24. Aileen Porter was high point girl of the tournament, and Lucinda Borne ran a close second. The senior class was the only team that went through the tournament undefeated while the sophomores placed second since they were only down- ed by the seniors. Following basktball, ping pong went underway with the girls of each class playing matches until they eliminated all except one from each group. The winners were Mildred Acker, senior; Evelyn Kohls, junior; Marie Grether, sophomore ; Kathryn Jackson, freshmen. These four girls entered a tournament and Mildred Acker of the senior class was declared the champion. Spring sports opened this year with many girls answering the call. These consisted of freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior girls, the freshmen having the greatest number. The first game played this sea- son was volley ball, which was entered with much en thusiasm by many girls. Girls from each class were chosen to represent their classes in the tournament which was held. The second and probably most popular game of the season was base- ball. Because there were no vacant lots near the high school, the girls were forced to hold their tournament in the gym. The outstanding play- ers were divided into four groups according to their clashes, and a champ- ion team was selected. The girls gladly welcomed tennis when warm weather arrived. Much practicing went underway before the matches were held. The individual winners of the classes were decided, and then a match was held to select the champion of the school. The last few weeks of school were made interesting by the swimming meets that were held. After these meets ended, likewise end- ed school for the summer and sports until the next year. Miss Clark presented the following program April 17, 1934, under the auspices of the Civic Section of the Womans ' Club. The following people were on the program : Esmiralida — Winona Fleming, Hiram — James Harkless, Henrietta — Allien Porter in Two Hicks From Hicksville ; Jeanett Christen, Irene Sell, Margaret Schamerloh, Jane Krick, Rosie Moyer, Roselia Heare, Phyllis Hoagland. Melba Kraft in Old Fashioned Dance ; Freshmen Class in Pyramids ; M. Gay, B. Brown, E. J. Graber, Evelyn Kohls in Three Little Pigs went to Market ; 5A class of Central School in Farmer in the Dell ; Ruby Ladd, Evelyn Adams, Kathryn Murphy, Alice K. Baker, Kath- ryn Jackson, Margaret McGill, Elma J. Wynn, Roselia Miller in Lying in the Hay — dance and song; James Harkless, Winona Fleming in I Like Mountain Music ; Margaret Campbell in Shine On Harvest Moon ; Agnes Nelson, Madeline Crider, Naomi Ladd, Marie Grether, Elizabeth Meihls, Eileen Jackson, Ruth Borne, Romaine Elzey, Ruth Porter in Scare Crow Dance ; Evelyn Kohls, Pauline Af folder, Virginia Dolch, Joyce Riker, Marjorie DeVoss, Kathryn Engeler, Gerald Strickler, Charles Ehinger, Bud Townsend, Max Zimmerman, Bob Ashbaucher, Clark Smith in Dance, Did You Ever See a Dream Walking? GIRL ' S SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS THE DISTINCTIVE blue eagle, holding an industrial cog-wheel in its talons, represents united action. Today we better appreciate the saying of Lincoln, In union there is strength . Each business, in working out its particular code, finds that it must, in a certain measure, consider the codes of allied industries in order that all may function smoothly. We must likewise have a careful consideration for the organizations of our school although we may not be directly interested in them. May this symbol inspire the Decatur High School students to a new sense of pride and create a desire in their hearts to achieve a higher stand- ard for our organizations. United we stand; divided we fall. RGANIZATIONS RAVELINGS STAFF Advisors Miss McCrory Mr. Anderson Editor-in-Chief Barbara Krick Business Manager Robert Odle Seated: Marion Baker, Barbara Krick, Virginia Dolch, James Harkless. Standing: Robert Odle, Glen Dickerson, Thelma Whitright, Odes BJdle, Mildred Acker, Evelyn Kohls, Pauline Affolder, Jack orether, Max Zimmerman, i-iarold Teeter. RAVELINGS STAFF Organization: September 26, 1933. Purpose: To publish a yearbook which will perpetuate the memories of our high school life. Meetings: Called frequently to insure the coordination of the efforts of the various departments in the publication of this book. Accomplishment: The edition and sale of 200 copies of the annual. AKS CLUB Organization: November 2S, 1933. Purpose: To sponsor any type of oral activity in high school for which an occasion might arise. Meetings: Bi-monthly. Accomplishment: The club sponsored a number of chapel programs and participated in the Indiana State Discussion League Contests. Front Row: Luella Frohnapfel, Barbara Krick, Martha Butler, nelena Rayl, Margaret Campbell, Kathryn Eng ' eler, Marie Grether, Dorothy .Little. Second Row: Ruth Porter, Kathryn Kohls, Martha Calland, Ruth Margolies, Lucille Myers, Evelyn Kohls, Winona Fleming, Romaine Elzey, Madalene Crider. Third Row: Agnes Nelson, Phyllis Krick, Virginia Dolch, Helen Cuttles, Mildred Acker, Joyce Riker, Corolene Townsend, Marceil Leatherman. Fourth Row: Marion Baker, William Elston, Milton Hoffman, Elmer Schultz, Harold Kolter, Gerald Strickler, Harry Moyer, Dick Sheets, Richard Brodbeck. AKS CLUB Sponsor Mr. Dorwin President Marion Baker Vice-President Helena Rayl Secretary-Treasurer Helen Suttles MIXED CHORUS Sponsor Miss Haubold President Barbara Krick Vice-President Marceil Leatherman Librarian Evelyn Kohls Pianist Mary K. Tyndall Front Row: Marie Teeter, Genevieve Light, Helen Gay, Lueinda Borne, Madeline Spahr, Marlowe Hoagland, Ida Mae Steele, Lela Palmer, Wilma Andrews. Second Row: Marv Ann Bauman, Miss Haubold, Irene Scherry, i eona Peck, Cordelia Worthman, Ruth Worthman, Leota Reinking, Ruth Borne, Kathryn Hill, Roselyn Foreman, Jane Linn, Elizabeth Fuhrman, Harriet Fruchte. Third Row: Thelma Whitright, Catherine Brown, Pauline Af folder, Marjorie Johnson, Helen Suttles, Evelyn Kohls, Barbara Krick, Virginia Dolch, Phyllis Krick, Margaret Campbell, Martha Calland, Marjorie DeVoss, Marceil Leatherman, Vera Jane Schlickman. Fourth Row: James Harkless, George Heare, Robert Aeschliman, Robert Coffee, Dale Newhard, Elmer Schultz, Jack Grether, Jacob Moyer, Harold Sauer, Richard Brodbeck, Marion Baker, James Cowan. MIXED CHORUS Organization: Septemb er, 1933. Purpose: To gain experience in choral singing and to receive such training as will be valuable in future choral work. Meetings: Every Friday. Accomplishment: Each semester the club presented a musical program for the public; it also broadcast over the station W. 0. W. 0., February 25, 1934; its last performance consisted of singing musical numbers on the commencement program. TRIO Organization: The members of the trio were selected from the Girl ' s Glee Club in September, 1933. Purpose: To furnish music for public entertainment. Meetings : Every Monday. Accomplishment: The girls sang before many organizations such as Woman ' s Club, Rotary, Tri Kappa, and participated in several chapel programs. One of the outstanding programs was the broadcast from W. O. W. O. on the Perfection Company program. Helen Suttles, Margaret Campbell, Miss Haubold, Mary Kathryn Tyndall. GIRLS ' TRIO JUNIOR BAND Sponsor Mr. Sellemeyer Treasurer Mr. Worthman President Richard Brodbeck Vice-President Robert Johnson Secretary Helen Becker i .• W%d N -fy ma r -i . k I ' tL w JPC XI L J ' r Tr 2uB IK ; k_ - -- (Ky 2 Js. n rlKuMJ K ajW Fdeca W Pf . ?Kt 1  ■ 1 Bflff W ff  .r 1 i . Bt Front How: Robert Brodbeck. Robert Ashbaucher, Robert Worthman, William Schrock, Arthur Sunderman, Harold Teeter. Second Row: Eileen Jackson, Zula Porter, Helen Becker, Professor Albert Sellemeyer, William Schafer, Martha Erma Butler, Erma Kirschner. Third Row: Robert Engeler, Maxine Hilton, Ellis Squier, William Borne, Richard Brod- beck, Marcia Martin. Fourth Row: Winona Fleming, Harry Moyer, era Porter, Ir.-ne Kirschner, Robert Johnson, Roselyn Foreman. JUNIOR BAND Organization: Originated in 1922. Reorganized in October, 1933. Purpose: To furnish opportunity for musical training to those who desire it at minimum expense. Meetings: Every Monday night 7:00 — 8:00, at the High School building. Accomplishment: The Junior Band has furnished music for many civic occasions. COLOR WHEEL CLUB Organization: Originated in 1928. Reorganized in October, 1933. Purpose: To increase the interest in art among the students. Meetings: Once a month. Accomplishment: Presented an art exhibit in Decatur High School gvm, May 9, 10, 11. and Standing ' : Martha Butler, Helena Rayl. Edward Summers, Robert Johnson, Miss Kauff- man, Thelma Carper, Vera Porter, Wilma Andrews, Ruth Foughty. Seated: Martha Calland, Robert Engeler, Lela Palmer, Jean Strickler, Ida Mae Steele. COLOR WHEEL CLUB Sponsor Miss Kauffman President Martha Calland Secretary-Treasurer Ida Mae Steele PEP CHAMPS Sponsor Miss Clark President Evelyn Kohls Vice-President Martha Butler Secretary Kathryn Engeler Treasurer Mildred Acker Front Row: Eileen Jackson, Mary Jane Schafer, Evelyn Adams, Jane Krick, Helen Gay, Virginia Breiner, Betty Campbell, Alice Baker, Melba Kraft, Lois Sovine, Harriet Fruchte, Eula Myers. Second Row: Vera Porter, Elizabeth Meihls, Mary Baumann, Bernice Pickford, Corolene Townsend, Ma.rc.eil Leaf herman, Marlowe Hoagland, Lucinda Borne, Mildred Acker, Gertrude Brandyberry, Madalene Crider, Emma Marquart, Rosie Moyer, Agnes Nelson, Ruth Porter. Third R ' Oiw: Kathleen Odle, Ellen Uhrick, Ellen Gephart, Joyce Riker, Etta Anspaugh, Martha Christen, Genevieve Light, Pauline Affolder, Pauline Hakey, Kauiryn Hill, Ida Mae Steele, Wilma Andrews, Irene Sell, Romaine B ' lzey, Evelyn Kohls Fourth Row: Virginia Dolch, Phyllis Krick, Martha Calland, Helena Rayl, Jane Linn, Margaret McGill, Madeline Spahr, Alice Archbold, Gladys Doan, Ruth Foughty, Helen Suttles, Mary Cowan, Kathryn Engeler, Marjorie DeVoss, Lela Palmer, Vi rginia Beery. Fifth Row: Barbara Krick, Mary Tyndall, Phyllis Hoagland, Jeanette Christen, Cath- erine Murphy, Kathryn Kohls, Gertrude Schultz, Elma June Wynn, Thelma Carper, Mar- garet Schamerloh, June O ' Donnell, Helen Becker, Winona Fleming ' , Martha Butler, Mar- garet Campbell. PEP CHAMPS Organization: Originated in 1923. Reorganized in October, 1933. Purpose: To promote athletic enthusiasm among the girls. Meetings: Monthly. Accomplishment: Sponsored a hand concert for the purpose ot buying basketball tickets for the band members. HOWLING HOSTS Organization: Originated in 1923. Reorganized in October, 1933. Purpose: To promote athletic enthusiasm among the boys. Meetings : Monthly. Accomplishment: Sponsored an interclass football game; the proceeds of which were used for the purchase of honor sweaters. Front Row: David Macklin, Lawrence Anspaugh, Sephus 1 Jackson, Eugene Freidt, Don- ald Bixler, William Schafer, Robert Odle, Lewis Beery, Robert Brodbeek, William Tute- wiler, Vernon Affolder, William Schrock, Marion Jackson, Donald Reynolds. Seoond Row: Elmer Schultz, Ned Moser, John Heller, Gerald Eadv, Glen Dickerson, Russel Butler, Charles Ehinger, Ralph Peterson, Lloyd Conrad, William Sanders, Paul Strickler, Harold Blythe, Edgar Werling, Robert Aesehliman, Roger Stoneburner. Third Row: Clarence Hitchcock, Fred Scheiderer, Robert Fuhrman, Herbert Banning, Ellis Squier, Dale Newhard, Vance Fenimore, Harold Kolter, James Harkless, Ralph Hurst, Clarence Walther, Raymond Wilson, Clois Eichar, Ralph Ritter, Junior Barker, Leroy Huffman. Fourth Row: Monroe Fuhrman, Marion Baker, Neil Highland, Arthur Sunderman, James Cowan, Robert Ashbaucher, Dale Myers, Arthur Scheiderer, Forest Baker, David Wynn, Charles McGill, Oscar Werling, Robert Engeler, Ray Johnston, Calvin Magley, Robert Meyer. Fifth Row: Harold Thieme, Zelno Drake. Harry Moyer, Harold Sauer, Richard Brod- beek, Robert Magley, Gerald Strickler, Burt Townsend, Dick Sheets, Max Zimmerman, Richard Mailand, George Heare, Jack Grether, Byron Tricker, Junior Drake, Robert Worthman. HOWLING HOSTS Sponsor Mr. Curtis President Glen Dickerson Vice-President Dick Sheets Secretary Burt Townsend Treasurer Charles Ehinger COMMERCIAL CLUB Sponsor Mr. Anderson President David Wynn Vice-President Myles Parrish Secretary Virginia Dolch Treasurer Oscar Welling Front Row: Thelma Whitright. Roselyn Foreman, Catherine Brown, Alice Archbold, Helen Martin, Marcella Williams, Ellen Gephart, Joyce Hiker, Madeline Spahr, Helen Gay, Etta Anspaugh, Betty [Pricker. Second Row: Ida Mae Steele, Elizabeth Fuhrman, Lela Palmer, Ruth Smith, Kathryn Engeler, Helen Suttles, Mary Cowan, Genevieve Light, Ruth Margrlies, Cordelia Wor- thman, Margaret Schamerloh, Marjorie DeVoss, Martha Christen, Kathleen Odle, Barbara Krick, Margaret Campbell, Martha Butler. Third Row: Marie Teeter. Gladys Doan, Kathryn Hill, Pauline Hakey, Melvena Will- iams, Vera Sehlickman, Mildred Acker, Gertrude Brandyberry. Thelma Carper, Evelyn Kohls, Marjorie Johnson, Pauline Affolder, Virginia Dolch, Marceil Leatherman, Mary Tyndall. Fourth Row: Marion Baker, Calvin Magley, James Harkless. Richard Mailand, Edward Summers, Edgar Werling, Paul Strickler, George Heare, Oscar Wei-ling, James Cowan. John Heller, William Sanders, David Wynn, Roger Stoneburner, Myles Parrish, Robert Martin. COMMERCIAL CLUB Organization: Originated 1922. Reorganized in October, 1933. Purpose: To cultivate greater interests in commercial subjects. Meetings: Two a semester. Accomplishment: Have successfully financed all projects undertaken and assisted in CAVA and church work. LATIN CLUB Organization: Originated in 1920. Reorganized in October, 1933. Purpose: To portray the life and customs of the Roman people. Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month. Accomplishment : Members participated in the yearly Latin contest. Front Row: Eldred Frohnapfel, Jack Grether, Jacob Mover, Lick Sheets, Harriet Fruchte, Corol ' ene Townsend, Miss Reppert, Martha Calland, Agnes Nelson, Marie Grether, Ellis Squier. Second Row: William Schafer, William Tutewiler. John Boch, Madalene Crider, Ruth Porter, Wilma Miller, June O ' Donnell, Helen Richards, Luella frohnapfel, Rosemond Hart, Delia Marbach, Maxine Drake. Mary Ann Baumann, Eileen Jackson, William Schrock, Third Row: Emma Marquart, Kathryn Kohls, Irene Sell, Linda Marbach, Virginia Breiner, Betty Campbell, Phyllis Hoagland, Jeanette Christen, Esther Fisher. Margaret McGill, Gertrude Schultz, Romaine Elzey, Naomi Ladd, Robert Reber, Harold Zimmer- man, Otto Krueckeberg, Donald Bixler, Walter Hendricks. Fourth Row: Catherine Jackson, Lucinda Borne. Alice Baker, Evelyn Adams. Rosali Miller, Lois Sovine, Rosie Moyer, Doris Andrews, Melba Kraft, Jane Kric v, Margaret Hoffman, Gladys Wynn, Freida Whitright, Rosella Heare, Catherine Murphy, Mary Garner, Agnes Foreman, Marlowe Hoagland, Ruby Ladd. LATIN CLUB Sponsor Miss Reppert Consul Martha Calland Vice-Consul Agnes Nelson Secretary Marie Grether Treasurer Dick Sheets SENIOR CLASS PLAY LET ' S BE SOMEBODY A Comedy In Three Acts — by— ALICE PIERATT Cast of Characters Mrs. Delaney, the mother Helen Becker Mr. Delaney, the father Burt Townsend Jean, their younger daughter Kathryn Engeler Doris, the elder daughter Helena Rayl Mrs. Finck, a friend of the family Margaret Campbell Earl Finck, her son John Heller Mike, an electrical and radio expert Milton Hoffman Belle, who works in the same office with Doris Helen Suttles Jerome Bill Marion Baker The Delaney family, comprised of Father, Mother, and the two daughters, are new arrivals in the city, having just moved from the little town of Millville. Father, Mother, and the younger sister, Jean, are glad of the better positions that were the occasion for their moving to the city, and are perfectly content to continue living and acting as they did in Millville. But Doris, the older daughter, has secured an excellent position and is quick to absorb the artificial ideas, ideals, and ways of those with whom she associated. So emphatic and quick to pass judgment are these people that by the time Doris has mingled with them for a month, she is thoroughly convin- ced that one is judged by what he appears to be and not what he really is. Consequently when one of the office officials, Jerome Bill, shows her some attention, Doris becomes panic-stricken at the thought of his calling for her and finding her family and home as they are ; thus she sets about with frantic efforts to renovate home and family in one afternoon, much to the disgust of the father, skepticism of the mother, and the indiffer- ence of Jean. To climax the story the much sought after Jerome Bill turns out to be a poor boy trying to get up in the world, and thus the story ends with Doris, Jerome, and the Delaneys one happy family. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY TOO MANY BOSSES A Domestic Comedy In Three Acts —by— J. C. McMULLEN Cast of Characters Vida Lakin Madeline Spahr Era Winona Fleming Grandpa Lakin Robert Coffee Ramsey Gelder Elmer Schultz Fern Waterman Martha E. Calland Eric Waterman Dick Sheets Gregory Lakin Dale New-hard Monica Lakin Marjorie Johnson Mrs. Waterman. .._ Corolene Townsend Josephine Burnett Martha E. Butler Garrett Young Paul Hendricks As the scene opens, Grandpa and Vida are talking about the wedding of Eric and Fern which is to take place in a few days. Ramsey rushes in and announces that Fern insists on a third bath room in her new home which is costing her fiance too much. Ramsey takes pity on Eric and sells the house advising him to buy a cheaper one. Fern breaks the en- gagement because of the sale of the house. This breaks the friendship of Monica and Mrs. Waterman, following which Mrs. Waterman is order- ed out of the house. Also Gregory, an absent-minded professor, is quite bewildered by the turn of events. Eric and Josephine agree to pretend a love affair to make Fern Jeal- ous. The scheme brings excellent results, for Fern suddenly decides she loves Eric but cannot get out of the house. In disguise they sneak out of the house and go to the minister. Josephine and Garrett decide to take the fatal plunge, too, and, when Monica discovers the marriage, things are in a turmoil. The end of the play finds all of the difficulties untangled, and Fern and Josephine find it quite delightful to be governed instead of doing the ruling, and they all live happily ever after. SUGAR QUEEN AND ATTENDANTS Ulien Porter, Helena Rayl, iffolcler, Mary K. Tyndall. Ivathleen Odle, Martha E. Calland, Evelyn Kohls, Pauline SUGAR WEEK Sugar Week was climaxed by a grand parade, the main feature of which was the Sugar Queen and her attendants. Decatur High School felt very proud to have the honor of selecting these girls from its student body. It came as a pleasant surprise to the students when they were in- formed by Mr. Brown that they were to choose the Sugar Queen and her attendants from the girls of the junior and senior classes. As a result Martha Calland was chosen as Queen and Evelyn Kohls, Helena Rayl, Kathleen Odle, Pauline Affolder, Mary K. Tyndall, and Allien Porter were her maids-in-waiting. Saturday dawned cold and bleak ; nevertheless the girls looked lovely in their beautiful gowns of pastel shades and little white caps. The Queen was robed in a sheer white gown and a long cape of scarlet velvet trimmed in ermine. The parade, which took place in the afternoon, created great inter- est, and the large crowd attending signified their willingness to cooper- ate and use beet sugar, the only beet sugar manufactured in Indiana. The merchants also cooperated with the Central Sugar Company by having original, unique window displays and by sponsoring a city wide Treasure Hunt giving Crystal White Sugar as prizes. All of this added greatly to the festival spirit. Immediately after the parade, the royal party made its way to the Public Library where the steps were gaily carpeted and in the background hung a beautiful oriental rug. There the queen was crowned by Mr. McMillen. president of the Central Sugar Company, after which she saluted the crowd by asking the people of the community to cooperate with the Central Sugar Company in making the sugar campaign a success. The royal party, after being snapped by the photographers, were presented with bouquets of roses. The committee in charge of the arrangements and costumes was headed by Miss Eloise Lewton and Mrs. J. W. Calland. APPRECIATION The Ravelings ' Staff would ap- preciate the patronage of the public to the advertisers who have been in- strumental in the publication of this edition of the Ravelings. The Photographs in this book Were made by EDWARDS ' STUDIO PHS £7 the Story £S5 s + ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦- • • ♦ ♦ ♦-■ ♦— PUMPHREY ' S JEWELRY STORE GIFTS For All Occasions GRADUATION, PARTY and WEDDINGS A Complete Line of Greeting Cards The Schafer Store DRY GOODS, CHINA, GLASSWARE, SIL- VERWARE, FURNITURE, RUGS, ELEC- TRIC SWEEPERS, WASHING MACHINES, HARNESS, LUGGAGE, HARDWARE AND HOUSEHOLD NEEDS. i 1 • • • + C. A. DOUGLAS CO. Dry Goods. Ready-to-Wear, Shoes and Millinery 103 N. Second St. Decatur, Indiana W. H. ZWICK SON Ambulance Service Furniture Business 61 PHONE— Residence 303 PHILCO RADIO Carl ' s Confectionery EAT DRINK AT OUR FOUNTAIN CALL — 434 — FOR DELIVERIES A  m t t t ♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦  j r-r-r j r-r-r-r-r-T--t--r- --T--r-r-r-rT-r-r j, -----T--T--r-t-- r-r j r « « « A ELBERSON SERVICE STATION | Triple X Tydol Gasoline-Lubricates as it drives. Veedol Motor Oil — 100% Pennsylvania at its finest. GENERAL AND CORDUROY TIRES Phone 373 m mm m • ♦  • •  •• BLUE CREEK DAIRY QUALITY DAIRY PRODUCTS Pasteurized Milk and Cream, Kay 0, Chocolaie, Buttermilk and Cottage Cheese. S. E. BLACK FUNERAL HOME 225 WEST ADAMS STREET MRS. BLACK, Lady Attendant C. L. WEBER, Assistant PHONE 500 THE NEW Adams Theatre Beautiful, Modern, and Comfortable Grand Opening June 1. WEST END RESTAURANT HOME COOKING THAT GOOD COFFEE WAYNE CANDIES ICE CREAM TOBACCOS We Deliver PHONE 629 G. McFARLAND DECATUR, INDIANA CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE SENIORS OF 1934 KELLER ' S Jewelry Store DECATUR LUMBER CO. Lumber, Coal and Builders Supplies Home of Homes PHONE 253 ,—♦--.«—  -o— ♦- ♦- NIBLICK CO. DRY GOODS READY-TO-WEAR FLOOR COVERINGS Good Values Always CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS of 1934 THE MORRIS 5 10c to $1.00 STORE The Store that Appreciates Your Patronage SOMETHING NEW! BETTER! DIFFERENT! ALWAYS NEW IDEAS The Shop where you can depend on service and reliability. Phone 57 Corner Third Madison ♦ Fisher Harris GROCERS : --0--0 ♦ CLOVERLEAF ICE CREAM IS THE ONLY ICE CREAM THAT HAS THE SEAL OF APPROVAL OF GOOD HOUSEKEEPING ♦♦♦• THE MUTSCHLER PACKING COMPANY WHOLESALE BEEF AND PORK PACKERS DISTILLED WATER ICE PHONES Main Office 382. Order Dept. 101 Stock Buyer 77 KROGERS The Complete Food Market 152 North Second St. Phone 103 ♦ ♦♦ The COMMERCIAL Print Shop of FRANK DOWNS 210 South Second Street Phone 745 NO BETTER THAN THE BEST BUT BETTER THAN THE REST Kocher Lumber Coal Co. LUMBER, BUILDER ' S SUPPLIES, and COAL Telephone 12 Decatur, Indiana + • • m ♦ The B. J. Smith Drug Co THE REXALL STORE DRUGS. WALL PAPER, PAINTS COSMETICS Burk Elevator Co. BLACK COAL RED HEAT LITTLE ASH CHEAP FOR CASH WORK WITH BURK MONROE DECATUR PETERSON THE HANDLE OF THE JUG Some people look upon banking as a one-sided affair. ....They view it solely from their own stand-point. They carry small balances — draw frequent checks, oftenfor very small sums — expect accommo- dation without adequate security. With them the handle is all on one side of the jug. A Bank is a business enterprise. To succeed it must conduct its business at a fair profit. That means depositors should carry a substantial balances — shouldnot expect the bank to extend accommo- dations without proper security. Banking, in order to render proper service to a community must be a jug with handles on both sides. THE FIRST STATE BANK DECATUR, INDIANA ♦ ♦ Ashbaucher ' s Tin Shop A. R. ASHBAUCHER, Prop. Dealers In Furnaces, Roofing, Spouting, Lightning Rods and Cornice Work. ALL KINDS OF METAL WORK .J ie t t icj in tD zeen (s n ei mil men CORT THEATRE MUTSCHLER ' S MEAT MARKET Choice Meats FREE DELIVERY PHONE 106 or 107 THE BOSTON STORE Coats, Suits, Dresses, Blinds, Rugs, Linoleum A COMPLETE LINE OF DRY GOODS i FROM SEASON TO SEASON YOU CAN DEPEND ON HART SCHAFFNER MARX Clothing to be FIRST in STYLE QUALITY and WORKMANSHIP HOLTHOUSE-SCHULTE CO. THAT GOOD COFFEE PEOPLES Restaurant FOOD THAT SATISFIES 121 S. Second Street • • • • ' -• • I DODGE BROTHERS MOTOR CARS DODGE BROTHERS TRUCKS PLYMOUTH MOTOR CARS Saylors Motor Co STUDENT CLOTHIER at Teeple Peterson COMPLIMENTS of Student Prince Cigars Distributed by F. McConnell Son Second Street ■  V • O ♦ O « IN EVERY EMERGENCY YOUR TELEPHONE IS YOUR FIRST NEED! When someone becomes ill, fire breaks out, or burglars break in, your telephone saves precious min utes, often life itself. In time of emergency, or in everyday use, your telephone is well worth its price — just a few cents a day. THE CITIZENS TELEPHONE COMPANY BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1934 When You Need Insurance See ♦- THE SUTTLES - EDWARDS COMPANY HARDWARE, HOUSEHOLD NEEDS, ELECTRIC SWEEPERS, WASHING MACHINES and ECONOMY COME TO LEE HARDWARE CO. PHONE 41 ► -♦ VANCE LINN Decatur Clothiers Miss Whalen asked htr 12A Eng- lishclass to write an editorial. Thelma Carper wrote: Dillinger is as slippery as an eel. We suggest that the officers sand their fingers. What is the difference hetween sewing machine and a kiss? One sews seams nice. Other seems so nice. Miss Lewton made her assignment for English about tenses of verbs — Clarence Hitchcock: Does that mean we ' ll have to congregate them? MILLER ' S BAKERY Blue Ribbon Bread Fresh Baked Goods CHARLIE VOGLEWEDE ♦ ♦ -- • FITS FEET STALEY ' S CONFECTIONERY Student Headquarters THE FARR-WAY Means Clean Clothes PHONE 134 DECATUR LAUNDRY ROY JOHNSON AUCTIONEER : — ♦ APPLEMAN ' S GROCERY Quality Meats Best in Groceries ♦ t ► ♦ ♦ TO THE CLASS OF 1934 1 WE CONGRATULATE YOU ! ♦ «. HARRY ' S SHOE REPAIR SHOP We rebuild the factory way with shoe factory equipment 161 South Second Street Phone 285 P. KIRSCH and SON HUDSON— TERRAPLANE DESOTO— PLYMOUTH Phone 335 Taste The Difference STALEY ' S ICE CREAM AND BUTTER Staley Dairy Product Co. CARROLL COAL AND COKE COMPANY Wholesale and Retail TELEPHONE 770 DECATUR, INDIANA Lock your Best by Having Your Clothes Cleaned AT SHEETS BROS. Decatur, Ind. Phone 359 Wear Clean Clothes Decatur Floral Company ap 3t Witt $ louws J Nu PHONE 100 ttman Avenue Decat ur, Ind. f COMPLIMENTS OF LOSE ' S BARBER SHOP ♦- t Vaughan ' s Florists Succesor to Fisher Greenhouse Co. Our Aim a Complete Floral Service Phone 30© Flowers by Wire Anywhere 131.1 W. ADAMS STREET, Decatur Who is the Cash Coal and Supply? CALL 32 — g o ♦ ♦ ♦ ■ COMPLIMENTS OF CITY CONFECTIONERY + AND NEWS AGENCY 111 N. 2nd. St. PHONE 16 ♦ •— H. P. SCHMITT MEAT MARKET Quality Meat At Sensible Prices Prompt and Free Delivery PHONES 95 and 96 DRUGS SUNDRIES WALL-PAPER and Paint KODAKS and FILMS HOLTHOUSE DRUG Co. Compliments BELL ' S CASH GROCERY and MEAT MARKET PEOPLES LOAN TRUST Bldg. Free Delivery —EAT— at the COMET DINER OPEN DAY and Niffht ♦ HAROLD V. DeVOR Dentist Dental Diagnosis Phone 245 IT PAYS TO TRADE AT THE THE WORLD ' S LARGEST RETAIL GROCERS ♦ ♦- LOUISE BRADEN AMERICAN HOxME SHOP Ladies ' Ready-to-Wear, Lingerie 303 West Monroe Street Phone 737 BE THRIFTY BUY QUALITY AT NICHOLS SHOE STORE  ♦♦«■♦ ♦— BURT MANGOLD Dentist X-Ray Laboratory K. of C. Building Office Phone 472 Residence Phone 460 C. L. WALTERS Attorney ROOMS 5-6-7 } PEOPLES LOAN TRUST Bldg. DECATUR, INDIANA t Clyde Butler Garage | Willard Storage Batteries, I Gas, Oil and Accessories, t Wrecking Service Also 201 South First Street Phone 505 WERTZBERGER ' S CONFECTIONERY Ice Cream Tobaccos Magazines Fresh Salted Peanuts Daily 344 MONROE STREET I School Books and School Supplies CALLOW and KOHNE Druggists ROY ARCHBOLD Dentist X-RAY DIAGNOSIS Phones 164 and 176 Hours 3 to 11—12 to 5 Closed Wednesday Afternoons | N. A. BIXLER I Optometrist Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted HOME GROCERY It ' s useless to pay more and risky to pay less. JOHN STULTS, Prop. ■ ♦♦♦♦•♦OO ' —   ♦ ♦ $ Cordelia hands back the ring to Richard — Richard: You mean to say we are no longer engaged? Why? Cordelia: You don ' t shave often enough. I can ' t be engaged to a man who doesn ' t shave — Richard: (wi:h tears in his eyes) But my dear — my dear — Give me time. I am only sixteen. Miss Whalen: And tell me Elmer, what is a caress? Elmer Schultz: (waking up) A Ca- ress is a crack in the mountain. Leotta: (seeing George about to step out of a forty-story building) George! What are you doing? George: You stepped out on me! Now I ' m going to step out on you. Mr. Anderson: (trying to get Bob Clem to impersonate Laurel in Laurel and Hardy ) Now, cry like Laurel does. Bob: But, I don ' t know how to cry. Mr. Anderson: (shouting) I tell you to try. Bob: I tell you I can ' t! Mr. Anderson: Cry! Bob: (beginning to cry) I ' m sorry but I don ' t know how. Lucinda B. : Why do flies want in the house when it is going to rain? Mr. Adams: To get out of the rain, of course. Milly Acker thanking Mr. Curtis for the present received for her ef- forts: I want to thank Mr. Curtis for this lovely little green handker- chief. Curtis: Handkerchief! Why that ' s a bathing suit! Old Lady (visiting high school) : And who is the distinguished look- ing old gentleman with the mus- tache? Mr. Brown: I beg your pardon ma- dame — that is one of our sopho- mores, Clarence Walther. Fred S.: Mamma, am I descended from the monkey tribe? Mamma: I ' m not sure, Freddie, I never met any of your father ' s people. Student Headquarters 0. K. BARBER SHOP and BEAUTY SHOP EXPERT PERMANENTS SHOWER BATHS SHOE SHINING PARLOR DR. H. FROHNAPFEL, D. C. j Your Chiropracter ♦ Fourteenth Year in Decatur I A Neurocalometer Reading J Will Convince You. ♦ Have You an X-Ray of Your Spine? Corner Third and Madison Streets hone 314 ' •••••••••••••••••♦•«   « Plant Equipped with Pneumatic Tools — Office and Works 313 Monroe Street. Wemholf Monumental Works MARBLE MONUMENTS ART GRANITE STATUARY Phone 395 Decatur, Indiana — •— t. E. F. GASS Exclusive Ladies Ready-to-Wear 3SC-- • ■«..e o-« --a .- . .•■••■. .. e .. •• Your Home Paper — serves you with a daily record of news events from every corner of the globe; it provides the advertisers with quick and effective means of communication with the families of Adams county. 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