Decatur High School - Ravelings Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1939 volume:

, 3 1833 02463 4252 Gc 977.202 D35r ' a 193 ' ? Decatur High School (Eiecatur, Ind . ) Ravel ings Ovi {0 VV The Ravelings-- 1 939 Decatur High School Decatur, Indiana CONTENTS All the World ' s a Stage- 2 Will you autograph mv program? 3 School 4-5 Various Views of the New School 6 They Set the Stage 7 Dauntless Directors of This Year ' s Drama 8-9 Pedagogical Personalities Perform 10-11 Seniors 12-13 Ah! The Glamour and Grandeur of Graduates,. 14-15 Sagacious, Sophisticated Seniors 16-17 Those Ultra! Ultra! Upperclassmen 18-19 Seniors Aren ' t Always So-o Dignified, and Here ' s Proof 20-21 Underclassmen 22-23 Jaunty and Jocular Juniors 24-25 Sophomores Strive for Success 26-27 Freshmen Will Be Freshmen 28-29 These Are the Eighth Graders 30-31 Here Are the Seventh Graders 32-33 Life as the Underclassmen Find It at D. H. S 34-35 Act I-Athletics 36-37 The Grim Gridders of ' 38 38-39 Zip! Bang! Jackets! 40-41 Junior Yellow Jackets 42 ' Tis in the Spring- 43 Presenting the Athletic Amazons of D. H. S. 44-45 Act H-Activities 46-47 Ardent Fans are These Femmes 48-49 They Say, Eat, Howl, and Be Happy 50-51 They ' ll Have Prime Roles in the Business World 52-53 Calories, Clothes, and Charm 54 Each a Potential Rembrandt 55 Versatile Vocalists 56-57 Strike Up the Band 58-59 Growing Up 60 Smart Boy 61 Rivals of Winchell and Thompson 62 Added Attractions 63 Act Ill-Advertisers 64-65 Volume XXV «««s«  -- All the World ' s a Stage-   In As You Like It by William Shakespeare, Jaques says, All the world ' s a stage. And all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances ; And one man in his time plays many parts. This year there was a new stage on which the drama of another year of school life was enacted. Yes, we are referring to the new Junior- Senior High School. It is a beautiful, modernistic structure located on the corner of Third and Jefferson streets. Six grades were housed in this building. The seventh and eighth grades formed the Junior High; and the freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors comprised the Senior High. This year ' s drama was under the direction of twenty-one faculty members. They guided the cast, consisting of the students, in the ir activities as well as their classes. They performed their tasks very cap- ably, but how much they actually accomplished will never be definitely known. Nevertheless, they tried. With Commencement on May 25, 1939, the curtain fell, ending another year of activity and study at D. H. S. ; but its memory will remain in the minds of everyone, be he an underclassman or graduate. May each one have learned something to make him a better actor on the stage of life. Two Will you autograph my program? 20 ■IMW SW All the World ' s a Stage-   In As You Like It by William Shakespeare, Jaques says, All the world ' s a stage, And all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts. This year there was a new stage on which the drama of another year of school life was enacted. Yes, we are referring to the new Junior- Senior High School. It is a beautiful, modernistic structure located on the corner of Third and Jefferson streets. Six grades were housed in this building. The seventh and eighth grades formed the Junior High; and the freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors comprised the Senior High. This year ' s drama was under the direction of twenty-one faculty members. They guided the cast, consisting of the students, in their activities as well as their classes. They performed their tasks very cap- ably, but how much they actually accomplished will never be definitely known. Nevertheless, they tried. With Commencement on May 25, 1939, the curtain fell, ending another year of activity and study at D. H. S. ; but its memory will remain in the minds of everyone, be he an underclassman or graduate. May each one have learned something to make him a better actor on the stage of life. Tn-o 1938-39 IN REVIEW PRESENTED BY THE RAVELINGS CAST SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN EIGHTH GRADE SEVENTH GRADE ACT I ATHLETICS ACT 11 ACTIVITIES ACT III ADVERTISERS DIRECTED BY FACIJLTY SCHOOL BOARD SUPERINTENDENT 1 ■ wswas - % ' ;. ,,-, - .- ' m 1. ' Hi ._ S ' ,_ji «  J , - ■ Various Views of the New School The typing room, with not a student astirring for a change .... The attractive entrance to the gymnasium .... One of the Jefferson Street en- trances .... Bill and Annabelle study in the ref- erence room of the library .... Mr. Ketchum ' s room, the shop .... The glass brick wall on the west side of the building .... The music room decorated for the Color Wheel Art Club party .... Behold ! The public address system .... The study hall .... The hall on the first floor .... The bookkeeping room .... One of the Jefferson Street entrances .... The girls have a party in the Home Ec. room. They Set the Stage They really did set the stage lor our play because they were instrumental in bringing about the erection of the new building. They took the initial steps which brought realization to the dream of many Decaturites who had long wished for an attractive, modern school. For that reason every citizen should be grateful to them. You ask of whom we speak? Why, the members of the school board ; and we would like to introduce them at this time. First, may we present Mr. Krick, the superintendent of the Decatur Public Schools. Al- though he didn ' t move into his new office in the Junior- Senior High School this year, he invariably could be found somewhere in the building. He was vitally inter- ested in all the games and activities of D. H. S. A very efficient and successful superintendent is Mr. Krick. And now we would like to introduce the president of the board. Mr. Fuhrman, who is engaged in the insurance business. He has been a member of the board for six years, and that in itself is sufficient proof of his ability. Now there must be someone to take care of the money and financial affairs. May we present Mr. Hunter, the treasurer. He is associated with the Citizen ' s Telephone company. He has served three years and can always be counted upon to execute the duties of his office efficiently. And now may we introduce the secretary, Mr. Mumma? He is the newest member of the board, having served only two years. He is the head of the Decatur Lumber Company and one of our most prom- inent business men. Gentlemen, your work is to be commended. Walter J. Kriek Joseph A. Hunter Ira B. Fuhrman Kn - 10. Mnninia Dauntless Directors of W. Guy Brown how Congress operates. To this group of twenty-one men and women fell the task of directing the students in the drama of ' 39. They labored long and tirelessly at their task, and we hope they suc- ceeded at least in some measure in pounding some knowledge into the heads of their pup- ils. They tried to the best of their ability ; and if they didn ' t suc- ceed, the fault is not theirs. Mr. Brown not only acted as princi- pal, but he also taught civics and sociology to the seniors. It was in his classes that they learned just exactly He also took them to Indianapolis so that they might see the legislature in session. Mr. Brown was undoubtedly the bus- iest individual at D. H. S. When it came to higher mathematics and chemistry, Mr. Adams was really an authority. His classes were never very large because it seem- ed that his courses were too stiff for the average student. Nevertheless, he was one of the most capable instructors at Decatur High. Between teaching shorthand and typing, Mr. Anderson found time to plan the clever entertain- ment for the high school party and original skits for various other activities. He also was faculty advisor for the Ravelings and co-sponsor of the Commercial Club. Mr. Andrews was the physical education in- structor and the coach of those rampaging Yell- ow Jackets. Rah ! Yeah ! Andrews ! In addi- tion to these duties, he was co-sponsor of the Howling Hosts. Mr. Dailey was one of the new members of the faculty. He taught physics and mathematics. His courses were also a bit on the difficult side. Besides teaching his classes, he coached the ten- nis team. Mr. Dorwin enlightened the students on the subject of history. Current events played an im- portant part in his classes, too. Mr. Dorwin was Mr. Andrews ' assistant athletic coach. At the beginning of the year, the seventh period list was greatly swelled because of Miss Elzey ' s eagle eye during study periods; but she soon had the students well trained. Then the list decreased in size. She taught history, too. Mr. Everhart taught health and physical edu- cation in the Junior High. He was coach of the Junior Yellow Jackets, who had a very success- ful season. Miss Frisinger taught Latin to poor little freshmen. However, by the time they were sophomores, most of them could truthfully say Veni, vidi, vici. She was sponsor of the eighth grade. Proof of Miss Haubold ' s capability as music instructor at D. H. S. was found in the success of the numerous concerts and programs of the glee club. Miss Kauffman ' s chief ambition as art in- structor was to teach the students to appreciate art. She was the sponsor of the Color Wheel Art Club. It was the duty of Mr. Ketchum to teach the manual arts to the boys at Decatur High. Judg- ing from the noise that came from his room down- stairs, he made a howling success of it. Reading English themes, interpreting Shake- speare, sponsoring the junior class, and acting as proof-reader for the Ravelings were a few of Miss Lewton ' s numerous activities. Mr. Millikan taught mathematics and com- mercial subjects. He was co-sponsor of the Com- mercial Club and sponsor of the seventh grade. Mr. Mumma taught grammar, business Eng- lish, and commercial geography. The sopho- mores chose him as their class sponsor. Miss Pumphrey taught physical education to the girls. She was sponsor of the Pep Champs, and to her goes much of the credit for the suc- cess of this organization ' s activities. Mr. Sellemeyer, as visiting teacher, caused a number of students to write ten-page themes. He was the director of Decatur High ' s three bands. History and geography were the subjects Mr. Smith so ably taught. He was another new mem- ber of the faculty. He was chosen to sponsor the freshman class. Miss Worthman ' s activities were many and varied. Teaching domestic science, sponsoring the Home Ec. Club, and acting as guardian of the seniors were a few of them. This was Mrs. Kern ' s first year as secretary to Mr. Brown. She cheerfully answered the un- limited questions of the students, and her ser- vices were indispensable in securing information for the Ravelings. Mrs. Macy, Mr. Krick ' s secretary, was one of the busiest and most cheerful people in school. Everyone knew Angle . Eight This Year ' s Drama FAC I l l-V Tcip liuw: K. A. AiliUiis, Sig-unl Amlerson, H ugli Andrews, [lariy I). Dailey, Deane Dorwin. Second iiow: (Jlennis Elzey, S. ' lvester Ij. Eveiiiart, I ' i ' lizabeth I ' risinH ' er, Helen Haul)ol(l, Kathr, -n Kautfman. pln ' e ' . Tliinl lliiw: Amos Ketrliuni, Khjise Lewton, Vaugrlin Millikan. Harold Miininia. Eleanor I ' lini- Bottuni Uow: Allien Sellenieyer, Lnvvell J. Smith. Mildred ' i)rtlinian. Glenys Kern. Angle Maey. Nine Pedagogical Per- Mr. Millikan glances up from his work just long enough to smile for the cameraman .... Some G. A. A. girls get instructions from Miss Pumphrey .... Mr. Adams looks dubious as he checks his grade book .... A student gets an excuse from Miss Elzey, the librarian .... Mr. Andrews waiting in Mr. Brown ' s office .... Miss Worthman smiles as she and her class discuss clothes .... Angle, Mr. Krick ' s secretary, snap- ped after office hours .... Two of the band mem- bers take their lesson from Mr. Sellemeyer .... Your attention for an announcement, please, ' says Mr. Brown .... Miss Frisinger actually smiles as she grades.some Latin papers. Miss Lewton making a theme assignment to her seniors .... Mr. Anderson looks over some sonalities Perform speed tests .... Mr. Mumma ready to begin the discussion in one of his classes .... A student asks Miss Kauffman ' s opinion about some of her art work .... Mr. Everhart, the Junior High coach, snapped at the entrance to the gym .... Mr. Ketchum, the manual training instructor .... Mr. Dailey smiles as he explains higher mathemat- ics to his class .... The Glee Club must have behaved during practice because Miss Haubold smiles as she puts away her music .... Mr. Smith assigns another cross-word puzzle to his un- suspecting students .... Mr. Dorwin enlightens his class on the subject of history .... Mrs. Kern cheerfully hunts some information for the Ravel- ings. s emors These are the stars of this production. For three years they worked as freshmen, sopho- mores, and juniors in order that they might be able to play the role of seniors. From the begin- ning of the year they strived to make this pro- duction an outstanding success. Then Commence- ment ended their role as high school students. Like all graduates before them, they were reluc- tant to leave D. H. S. ; but each one had a goal to attain, an ambition to be realized, and a part to play in the drama of life. As they strive for success in the world, may they remember to Build for character, not for fame. Gladys Miller and Jack Tricker, editor and business manager of the Rav- elings respectively, pose in caps and gowns. Jtili II AolieMoii Katliryii Affolder Rogor Arnold 3Tary J:ine Beery Riitli Beiiieke Hubert Booh l)oii:iIiI Bolllike I ' loreiit-e Braiidyberi-T Ai-diN Brill txeiiliofe Sylvan Briinner illfain Buck Barbara Burk Jerry Carper James Cliri.sten AniKibelle Doaii Ah! The Glamour JOHN ACHESON Jud was vice-president of the Color Wlieel Club, and he was interested in art. He came here from Willshire in his sophomore year. KATHRYN AFFOLDER Kate was one of oui- tiny girls in the class. Her engaging smile and cheei-y disposition made her one swell person. ARDIS BRINTZENHOFE Ardis, although she was always rather quiet, could never be caught without her lessons. We think it ' s a record she can well be proud of. ROGER ARNOLD Roger had what was known as the Roger Arnold Pencil Corporation, Incorporated. It surely came in handy when we absent-minded people forgot ours. MARY JANE BEERY Janey always had a smile for everybody. Her main interests were art, shorthand, dancing, and Bluffton. RUTH BEINEKE Ruth was an important figure in the band; for not only did she play bass in that organiza- tion, but she acted as its treasurer also. Nice work, we ' d say. ROBERT BOCH Three Loves Has Nancy and Bob had two. We mean airplanes and Van Wert. We hope it doesn ' t end up in bigamy. DONALD BOHNKE Don made his letter in tennis and proved to be outstanding because of consistent practice. That ' s the way to do it. FLORENCE BRANDYBERRY Florency was one of our best girl athletes, and we could always depend upon her when it came to sports. SYLVAN BRUNNER Sylvan kept the windows of the Economy Department Store shining when he wasn ' t slav- ing away at his studies. WILLIAM BUCK Bill and Mv. Brown tried to keep the civics class from getting dull by arguing over problems of current interest. BARBARA BURK Burky was one of the few people in school who was blessed with beautiful black hair. She will certainly be a wonderful secretary, for her al)ility in taking shorthand is astounding. JERRY CARPER Jerry was an outstanding member of the Glee Club, and his rich tenor voice helped to car- ry this organization to bigger and better concerts. JAMES CHRISTEN Jim , as president of the senior class, was kept busy trying to corral us seniors and at the same time be every place he was needed. Con- gratulations, Jim! ANNABELLE DOAN Anne look part in our junior class play and was always interested in dramatics. She has a nice personality, and she seemed to enjoy her school work. Fourteen I!etty Drake liirjory Drum Jafk Esiily jn:i EieliJir Mnrjory Foiiglity llnyinoiid Frniiz Aera Frauiliiser Clarion Frieilt Waiidn Fry F. aiiKt ' liup Full rill nil Kviiiietli aiiiit Harriet ■ ilsiin Kiitli G ret her Hayiiioiid Hnkes LrtA ' ere Hakey and Grandeur of Graduates BETTY DRAKE Bet has a grand sense of humor. She was a great basketball enthusiast. She proved the old adage, Good things come in small packages. MARJORY DRUM Marjory had to have the misfortune of an appendectomy in her senior year; but things like that, I guess, can ' t be helped. JACK EADY Jake has that slow, lazy drawl and easy step characteristic of a true Southern gentleman, even if he isn ' t. We hear he ' s rather partial to a certain chubby. South-end gal too. Can ' t say as we blame you, Jake. NINA EICHAR Nina was always trying to collect for Schol- astics. We never found out if she s ucceeded or not. She was one of Mr. Anderson ' s targets for tough questions in shorthand. MARJORY FOUGHTY Marjory has a pleasing personality, and this statement can be proved if you will just walk in- to the 5 and 10c store and have her serve you. RAYMOND FRANZ When you order rolls from the bakery, more than likely Raymond will deliver them. You might mistake him for a grade boy. but he just never grew tall. VERA FRAUHIGER Vera was tops on the basketball floor which is shown by the fact that she was ciiosen to serve her class in that capacity for many years. She always measured up to all expectations, too. MARION FRIEDT Marion played on our football team and served the community by delivering local papers. Is writing themes fun, Marion? WANDA FRY Wanda will probably some day be giving guitar lessons to all the little kiddies in the vicin- ity of Decatur. She really can beat out a mean lick of guitar strummin ' , too. Of course there ' s that nice young man at Berne, too. EVANGELINE FUHRMAN Van usually had to run to get to school on time; but when she did arrive, there was never a hair out of place. She was one of those from the Glee Club who went to Fort Wayne to sing under the direction of Noble Cain. KENNETH GAUNT Kenny stood Ijy D. H. S. in football, basket- ball, and baseball. He was always in there fight- ing, and we all thought a lot of him. HARRIET GILSON Harriet helped to make the senior class play a success by her characterization of Penny . She also assisted Mr. Sellemeyer in the band with her drums. RUTH GRETHER Ruth upheld the Grether characteristic inas- much as she was always on the honor roll. She assisted Virginia in the candy stand whenever she was needed. RAYMOND HAKES Raymond did what he was supposed to do and very efficiently indeed .We need a few more like him. LA VERE HAKEY LaVere was another excellent helper, and we all appreciate the time and effort put forth by him. Fifteen )agacious, BETTY HAMMA Betty was one of our small frys and a very nice one at that. We don ' t blame her because we don ' t like spinach either. JAMES HIGHLAND Big Jim made himself very well known since he was one of the mainstays on the foot- ball, baseball, and basketball teams. GILBERT HOFFMAN Gillie had all the earmarks of developing into a star basketliall player when he had to give it up for something less strenuous. Ask Don Bohuke; he usually held up the othei- end of the conversation. MARGARET HOFFMAN Margaret was an all around athletic girl with a personality smile. She was Speedy on the basketball floor and a Whiz at tennis. Nice work if you can do it. BETTY HUNTER Betts was one of our Hollywood actresses in the senior class play. She seemed to enjoy it all, even the pranks. Whenever there was an added English assignment, she was always ready to take it. FRED HOFFMAN Ask the girls around D. H. S. who Fred Hoff- man is; and after many soulful sighs and fluttering of eyelids, it will come to light that he is that tall, tan, terrific specimen who never gives the fair sex even a passing glance. What has Killer got that we haven ' t? WILLIAM HUNTER I know you are all acquainted with Bill , especially after seeing his performance in the play, Growing Up. It was appropriate, wasn ' t it? Be careful, Bill, some day Jim ' s going to mow you down. ROBERT KENWORTHY Bob is the strong, silent type, going a- bout doing what is asked of him with never a complaint. RUTH KIMBLE Although Ruth was shy, this by no means detracted from her ability when it came to play- ing basketball. Intelligent, she was also, in the classroom. FREDERICK KIRSCH f red is one of the most straightforward persons we ' ve seen in a long time. His sincerity commanded everyone ' s admiration. KATHERINE KNAPP Katy was always on the honor roll and was always willing to donate her talent for our pro- grams. On to DePauw, Katherine. HELEN JEANE KOHLS Helen Jean also added her aijility to our D. H. S. band; and although we think she would rather have been in Bluffton_ she did swell work for Decatur. GUY KOOS Guy hails from the South End of town. But this isn ' t his only place of abode; he serves the public at a local grocery store. He is noted for his rollicking nonsense. FLORA MARIE LANKENAU Gus took part in the junior play, and she did so well that she was selected to help direct the senior class play. I wonder who that could be. Mr. Brown said that someone with the initials P. L. was talking in the gymnasium. DARWIN LEITZ Dar along with The Big Four enjoyed cold weather swims. He was the Paderewski of our class inasmuch as he played in that famous Ted Mann ' s Band. Hetty Haiiiiii:i Jniue.s rn;;lil:iiii1 (Gilbert Hofl ' iiinii .M:ir;; aret Hoffiiiiiii lictty Hunter Tred Hnffiiillll ' illi:lBll Hunter Itobert Keiiwtu ' thy Rutli Iviinhle Frerteriek Kirs li Katlierine Knapii Ht ' len Je:iiie K( lils Gll ' IVttl ! l Kliira Marie r.aiikenaii IJarwiu Leitx Sophisticated Seniors EVELYN LOBSIGER Although Evelyn was small in stature, she was a very ardent worker and a loyal booster for D. H. S. She and Wanda Fry were insepar- able. ROBERT MALONEY Bob played on our football team. It yoti are looking for him. he can usually be found buzzing around in his little gray coupe. ELVA JANE MARTIN Elva seemed to like her typing and short- hand, and we have every reason to believe that she would make a very good stenographer. MARJORIE MASSONNE Midge was our 100% girl throughout her high school career, and we are proud of her. Could it be that she studied? LEONARD MERRYMAN Leonard was always popular at dances since he was up-to-date on all the latest steps. He worked hard and tried to be friendly with every- one. LA VERA MEYER LaVera left the senior class befor e gradua- tion, and we were sorry to lose her. She was always jolly and friendly in all situations. GLADYS MILLER Daisy ran her legs off as Editor-in-Chief of the Ravelings. and we all agree that she had that certain something that helped to put it over in a big way. HARRIET MILLER Harriet was always inclined to be on the bashful side; and she, too, was troubled with illness during her senior year. She was the type of person who would do anything to help others. FAYE MAULLER The teachers had some difficulty at first with these Mauller twins. Faye and Mae were so similar that they usually had to say, I mean the one with the dark hair, when talking to Faye. MAX MOSER Yes. maybe Max did get a wee bit sleepy at times; but if there ever was a person who had a sense of humor, it was he although he didn ' t like to admit it. MAE MAULLER Mae was one of our best honor roll students. Every time someone said that she wished she had red hair, she always added, like Mae MauUer ' s WILLIAM MELCHI Bill played on the tennis team. Even though he is small of stature, with that red hair and his smile, he is sure to acquire future success. MARTHA MYERS Mart was president of the Pep Champs this year; and she had a good knack of putting that pep, vim, and vigor into those gals. Martha, are you chewing gum? FLORENCE McCONNELL Flo was in the junior class play and help- ed direct the senior play. She proved to us that she had talent when she won the Psi Iota XI short story contest. I ' velyn KolisiKer lEohert laloiiey I ' lvn J:iiie l:irtiii !nrjorie l:iNSOiiiie r- ' aye Mniiller I:ie l:iiill«T A illiaiii lelciii E.fOiiard Mt ' rryiiiall l.a ' era Meyer ;l:nly.s liller Harriet Miller ?Iax MoKer Martlia i ers I ' Ioreiioe IeC oiliiell Juhn MeC ' olinell JOHN McCONNELL Johnny did his best for D. H. S. in football, basketball, and last, but not least, baseball. He was a good sport about it all whether his team won or lost. We all think he ' ll make a swell coach. Paul iVeiflig:1i IJileeii Oflle Uobert OweiiM loiiis Reiiikiiig ' Helen Rotip riinrles Ronm, Jr. Aiiiiiibelle Rupert Kiehard Sehnfer A illinin Scliiiepp Inua Sehiiepp Robert Soliiiitz Ralph Seott A irRinia Slinily ' ir$;iiiia Slioaf l-ewr Shoe Those Ultra! Ultra! PAUL NEIDIGH We always knew when Paul changed his shirt because he was always without a pencil on the next day. He played on the football team. too. EILEEN ODLE Blacky helped out a lot in the office; and whenevei ' you saw a teacher looking tor Eileen, you knew that Eileen would have some more stencils to cut or some dittos to run off. A great help. Eileen. ROBERT OWENS Bol) liked the good old summer time far better than winter because he appreciated a visit at the lake. We hear that he really has tech- nique when he hauls his fish in. LOUIS REINKING Louie was our speed demon. No, it ' s not in driving but in typing — • More rapid than eagles his fingers, they flew. We ' re mighty proud of him. HELEN ROOP Helen wants to be a beauty operator. We think she ' d make a good one because we ' d ad- mire one of the non-gossiping type. Please roll this curl a little tighter. Helen. CHARLES ROSS, JR. Red had a little trouble with his sentences in senior English class, but he was a hard work- er. Someday he wants to be an engineer. ANNABELLE RUPERT Annabelle always liked to drive to school. Sometimes she could be seen in a blue Chevrolet and at others in a black Ford. But we heard she was a very good driver. WILLIAM SCHNEPP Bill pitched, oh no, not woo. but balls on our baseball team. He was one of our tall heroes — 6 feet, 2 inches, in fact. How about it, girls ' : ' lONA SCHNEPP lona had an interesting hobby. She was very good at knitting, and she made many of her own clothes. You should teach the rest of us how, lona. ROBERT SCHNITZ Bob always had the correct mathematical calculations for everything right on the tip of his tongue so that Mr. Brown would not be bothered with having to look them up. RALPH SCOTT Ralph was kept busy on the Ravelings Staff; and sometimes we thought he wasn ' t going to get his work in on time, but he always managed. Did you recognize him in the German Band ' ? VIRGINIA SHADY Gini was everyone ' s friend. She took care of the candy stand and for some reason always seemed to draw a crowd. Which bar ' s the best, Virginia ? VIRGINIA SHOAF Virginia, a quiet_ efficient little miss, stood high in the sight of her superiors. She was one of Mr. Anderson ' s advanced shorthanders. RICHARD SCHAFER Dick slung hash in his spare time down at that famous People ' s Restaurant, and we will admit that he could sling pretty good hamburgers. He always kept up-to-date on the news for Mr. Brown ' s sake. LEWIS SHOE Ootsie , the woman hater, influenced many of our football and basketball games. He was always trying t o turn our team into one similar to the House of David team. He was president of the Howling Hosts. Eighteen Cliznbetli Smith IVlUlani Spahr Robert Stalter ClareiK ' e St:ipleton Helen Steele Mary Steele 1 lioiiias Siiiiiiiiers Liiey Ann Terrell nt-k Trifker Anua Jane Tjndall Mary AVeber Robert AAooilhall Fthel W ' orthnian Mary Worthmau Ivatliryn YaKei Hubert Zerkel Upperclassmen ELIZABETH SMITH Betty took a great interest in taking care of her little brother, and we bet her mother appre- ciated it. We don ' t blame you, Betty; we ' re just jealous because we haven ' t one to take care of. WILLIAM SPAHR Bill was usually standing on his head try- ing to get odd snap shots for the Ravelings. Ex- cellent finished products, eh what? He usually succeeded in getting out of almost any class he wished. ROBERT STALTER We heard that Bob did good work in the CCC camp last summer; and from his work in school, we have no doubt about it. He is also a whiz on roller skates. CLARENCE STAPLETON Stape was still another football and basket- ball addict. We all thrilled to see him sink those baskets, and he certainly will be missed next year. Won ' t he, Little Stape ? HELEN STEELE Helen took an active interest in her school work and even seemed to enjoy it at times. We hope she is as successful in the future as she has been thus far. MARY STEELE When it came to beating a drum. Mary really knew how. She played in the band throughout her high school years and we ap- preciated those booms . THOMAS SUMMERS Tommy was a swell scout. Whenever there was any work to be done, he was right on the job even though he was slightly bashful. LUCY ANN TERRELL Lucy Ann came to us from Lancaster School in Huntington County. We are very glad to wel- come her as a graduate of our class; and we hope you liked our school, Lucy. JACK TRICKER Jack , as well as taking part in the senior play, acted as one of our yell leaders this year. We are all yelling for his future success with a zis, boom, bah! ANNA JANE TYNDALL Anna Jane could always be found at all the football, baseball, and basketball games. Why? She is talented in music even though she plans to be a nurse. MARY WEBER Mary hopes to be a public speaker after she graduates this year, and she had a lot of fun practicing on the students of D. H. S. On to bigger and better speeches, Mary. ROBERT WOODHALL Killer had a terrible time convincing Mr. Anderson that he really could use only three fingers on one hand in typing. Even with this handicap, he seemed to get along O. K. ETHEL WORTHMAN We ' ll have to hand it to Ethel. She really borrowed in a swell way in our senior class play. Ethel thought enough of our school to come In every morning from Preble. MARY WORTHMAN Mary was another amI)itious person who came from Preble, and we aie glad that she could see fit to help us out here in Decatur. Although she was rather quiet, she did what she was sup- posed to do. KATHRYN YAGER Kay came to us from the school in South Bend, and the minute she came she seemed to fit right in with the rest of us. She demonstrat- ed her ability and talents when she played one of the leading parts in the sen ior class play. HUBERT ZERKEL Zeke was one of our heroes when it came to being high point man in basketball. Did you know that he was right half-back on our football team and was president of the Commercial Club, too? Nineteen Seniors Aren ' t Always So-o Anna Jane takes time out between classes to pose for the photographer .... Some seniors shiver during a fire drill on a cold winter morn- ing .... Pardon us, Darwin, but isn ' t it rather small? .... If one of us only had a nickel, sigh Gillie, Don, and Sylvan .... Stape and Schafer assist in moving .... Bill, the snapshot editor, working for the Ravelings .... Jack, Don, and Bob snapped at the Art Club party .... Harriet, Paul, and Betty, three stars of the senior class play .... Helen Jeane, Annie, and Betts smile in spite of the weather .... Mr. Anderson applies Ralph ' s make-up for the senior play. Ralph seems a bit wary .... Mr. Adams is explaining the experiment to Zerkel and Tricker, but Tricker doesn ' t seem interested .... Martha adds those essential last minute touches before going to the basketball game .... Scott snapped unexpectedly. Dignified, and Here ' s Proof Hope this experiment works for a change, say Christen and McConnell .... Gus obliging- ly poses for the cameraman .... Barbara assist- ing Mrs. Kern in the office .... Some more of the seniors who attended the candid camera par- ty, a very informal affair .... THE boys snapped just before they left for the tournament at Ind- ianapolis .... Part of the first period typing class. Underclassmen Not every member of a cast can be a star; some must play supporting roles. The supporting cast of this production consists of the juniors, sophomores, freshmen, eighth graders, and sev- enth graders. They have earned sincere praise for their fine spirit of cooperation and good sportsmanship. They are preparing themselves for stardom as seniors, and this year they have advanced one more step toward that goal. Al- though some will reach it sooner than others, each one will have his chance to shine in the limelight. The class officers, Richard Buckley, Joan Cowens, Paul Holle, Richard Ham- mond, and Irene Brooks, tally subscrip- tions for the Ravelings. Jaunty and JIINIOR CLASS Top RoAv: Kathleen Acker, Pauline Acker, i;osella Affolder, Charles Andrews, William Arcli- hold, Robert Baxter, Edward Beavers, Harry Bleeke, Hollis Bonifas. Second Row: Eileen Bowman, Anna Brandy berry, William Brown, Bthelyn Burnett, Evelyn Bur- nett, Duane Davidson, Richard Drake, Barbara Jea ne Duke, Robert Bgly. Third Row: Robert Eichhorn, Richard Fennig, ' Richard Foreman, Kathleen Fryback, Betty Fuhrman, Mary Fuhrman, Peggy Gaunt, Robert Gen tis, John Gerber. Fourtli Row: Richard Hammond, Warren Harden, Ralph Hawkins, Mary Maxine Hilton, Doris Hitchcock, Vivian Hitchcock, Dof ' othy Hoffman, Phy His Hunter, Ned .Johnson. Fifth Row: Helen Kelly. Allen Kistler, James Kitchen, Louis Koenemann, Lewis Koldeway, Irene Light, Robert Lord, Robert Mann, Arnold Mar tin. Sixth Row: Harry Massonne, Dixie Miller, Marjorie Miller, Patricia Moser, Waneta McKean, Betty rioss, Vera Sauer. Richard Schnitz, Raymond Sheets. Bottom Row: Thelma Smitli, Robert Staple ton, Flossie Gene Steiner, Ervin Thieme, Richard Walter, Katherine Weiland, Dorotliy Werling, Jean Zimmerman. Twenty-Four Jocular Juniors On September seventh, nineteen hundred and thirty-eight, sixty-two boys and girls of De- catur High School began the third chapter of High School Days. My, what a thrill it was to become upperclassmen. It wasn ' t with a look of awe that they watched the seniors parade through the halls this year. After the somewhat embar- rassing situation of being freshmen and sopho- mores, they felt grown up and began to antici- pate the coming year with a new meaning. It was this same spirit and enthusiasm that carried the class through the year ' s activities with flying colors. At the first class meeting the following offi- cers were elected to cooperate with Miss Lewton, newly elected class guardian, in planning the activities for the year : president. Bob Mann ; vice-president, Dick Hammond; secretary, Doro- thy Hoffman ; treasurer, James Kitchen. It is the wish of every pupil to be able to do something for his class in some way or another. Those who did their part by upholding the intelli- gence rating of the junior class by having their names appear at least once on the honor roll were : Betty Fuhrman, Peggy Gaunt, Vivian Hitchcock, Dorothy Hoffman, Bob Mann, Marjorie Miller, and Jean Zimmerman. Although the class was not represented by such a large number on the hardwood, the follow- ing boys added a lot of life and spirit to the team and were in there fighting for D. H. S. every minute of the games that they played: Charles Andrews, Bob Stapleton, Richard Walter, and Ned Johnson. Basketball caused much enthusiasm among the girls also. Those juniors who were outstand- ing in the sport were Jean Zimmerman, Vera Sauer, Pauline Acker, Thelma Smith, Barbara Jean Duke, Katherine Weiland, and Betty Ross. The class was well represented on the grid- iron. With the call for football came sixteen juniors reporting for practice. They were Rich- ard Walter, Bill Brown, Charles Andrews, Ned Johnson, Bob Eichhorn, John Gerber, Bob Lord, Bob Mann, Dick Foreman, Dick Fennig, Bob Bax- ter, Bob Egly, Harry Massonne, Hollis Bonifas, Duane Davidson, and James Kitchen. On April fourteenth the class presented the farce-comedy Smart Boy. The play was very successful, due to the hard work of the following people who composed the cast: Bill Brown, H .s ije vi ii Peggy G a u n t. Bob Eichhorn, Kathleen Fryback, Bob Staple- ton, Patsy Moser, Bob Gentis, Eileen Bow- man, John Gerber, and Barbara Jean Duke. Bill Archbold and Ed- ward Beavers were the stage managers ; Ned Johnson was the business manager; Anna Brandyberry and Phyllis Hunter were the student coaches; and Marjori2 Miller and Jean Zim- merman were on th3 properties committee. Much credit for the success of the play, however, must go to Miss Lewton for her very capable direction. Junior boys and girls were outstanding in many other activities at D. H. S. Among these were baseball, tennis, Howling Hosts, Pep Champs, Glee Club, and both the Boys ' and Girls ' Bands. The class colors are crimson and gold; the flower is the red rose; and the motto is, We will find a path or make one. Every junior tried to live up to that motto. Every junior tried to help put his class out in front; and due to their everlasting spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm, they met overwhelming success. The proceeds of the play were used to finance the Junior-Senior Prom. This is an annual affair at which the juniors entertain the seniors and faculty. This year the juniors had as their guests ninety-one seniors and twenty-one faculty mem- bers and their friends. The affair was held on May 19 in the new auditorium, which the juniors had decorated in a novel and artistic manner. After the clever and unusual program, dancing was enjoyed. Then refreshments were served by sixteen sophomores. Miss Lewton, the junior class sponsor, had charge of all the arrangements for this exclusive formal function. She was assisted by numerous students. They all worked for many weeks on the program and decorations, but unprecedented success was their reward. This affair was a momentous occasion for the juniors and a very fitting tribute to the graduates of ' 39. Twenty-I ' ive Sophomores Strive Advancing to a higher point in their struggle for eminence and existence, we find the sophomores. After being ridiculed and de- jected during the pre- vious year, they final- ly grew up and left their childish actions to the lowly freshmen. They began to show greater ability and confidence. After several weeks of school, the class was called to- gether for the pur- pose of organizing. They chose Mr. Harold Mumma to be guard- ian of their class for the second consecu- tive year. The officers elected were as follows: Paul A. Holle, president; Lawrence Rash, vice- president ; Grace Grether, secretary ; Lydia Frosch, treasurer. After whizzing through several weeks of school, the class displayed their scholastic ability by having the following students on the honor roll at least once: Earl Bromer, Kathleen Fore- man, Elbert Fuhrman, Dick Goldner, Annis May Merriman, Anita Stolp, Alice Yost, Alice Reinking, and Grace Grether. Some of the boys of the class showed their physical ability by reporting for the three major sports in Decatur High School. Fred Schamerloh, Bernarr Granger, Kenny Chilcote, John Krick, Mr. Mummn Harold Johnson, Joe Hazlewood, and Kenny Schnepp represented the class on the hardwood. Fred Schamerloh and Kenny Chilcote were the only two sophomores who saw action on the first team. A number of sophomores volunteered for football. They were Fred Schamerloh, Bernarr Granger, Harold Johnson, Bill Christen, Earl Bromer, Kenny Chilcote, Leoniel Davidson, Joe Hazlewood, Lawrence Fuelling, Howard Gehrig, Harrison Hakes, and Mack Spencer. These boys were always fighting for their dear old school on the reserve squad. Several times some of them were so tough that they were placed on the first eleven. Ruth Hammond, Annis May Merriman, Marilyn Bonifas, Mary Arnold, Betty Melchi, Ruth Fugate, Alice Yost, and Bonny Fryback com- prised the girls ' basketball team. They brought due honor and credit to the sophomore class. This class was not only represented in athlet- ic and scholastic activities but many sophomores were members of the Pep Champs, Howling Hosts, Art Club, Home Ec. Club, and the Girls ' and Boys ' Bands. Li May the juniors staged that exclusive formal affair, the Junior-Senior Prom. Sixteen sophomores were asked to serve refreshments. They were Alice Yost, Martha Macy, Grace Greth- er, Jane Graber, Mary Frank, Kathryn Shroyer, Patsy McConnell, Annis May Merriman, Fred Schamerloh, Paul Holle, Richard Goldner, Earl Bromer, Dick McClenahan, Dick King, Norbert Lose, and John Krick. Thus ended the year ' s activities for the mem- bers of this sophomore class. May they attain even greater heights of success as juniors. SOrHOMO RR CLASS Top Uow: Robert Ahr, Mary Arnold, Edith eriuh, Frederick Bixler, Marilyn Bonifas, Earl Brom Second Row; Wanda Brunner, Helen Buff Cliilcote, William Cliristen, Marcile Cliristner, Ricli Tliird l ow: Max Drake, Katlileen Forema Dorotliea Frolinaptel, Lydia Froscli, Bonnie Fryba Fourth Row: EU ert Fulirman, Richard Ga nei , .Jane Graber, Bernarr Grang ' er, Ricliard Green, Fifth Row: Ruth Hammond, Margaret Han vvcpod, Irvin Hoffman, Paul Holle, Betty Hower, Mar Sixth Row: Jacls Hunter, Robert Hunter, H Knittle, Gilbert Koenemann, Phyllis Kolter, John Iv Seventh Row: Donald Lee, Donald Lobsig Maloney, Betty Marbach, Richard Martin, Edwin Ma Eighth Row: Annhs May Merriman, Karl M han, Patsy McConnell, Virginia McManama, Carolyn Nintli Row: Mary Pickford, Lawrence Itas erloh, Florence Schultz, Kenneth Schnepp, Doyle Sh Bottom Row: Kathryn Shroyer, Mildred So Von Terrell, Raymond Venis, George Werst. Edw No Picture: Mack Spencer, Wendell rvliller, Melville Barber, Robert Bieb- Baker, Ruth V. Baker, er, Betty Brown. enbarger, Marjorie Butler, Betty Burke, Kenneth ard Chronister, Richard Colter, Leoniel Davidson, n, Betty Foughty, Mary Frank, Richard Krauhiger, ck, Lawrence Fuelling, Ruth Fugate. rner, Marjorie Gay, Howard Gehrig, Ri.hard Gold- Grace Grether, Harrison Hakes. Cher, Helen Harkless. Warren Harrod, Josei h Hazle- tha Ellen Hower, Betty Huffman. arold Johnson, Richard King, Jack Kline, Ruth rick. Junior Lake. er, Paul Lord. Norbert Lose, Martha Macy, Richard V, Betty Melchi. iller. Ruby Miller, Richard Mills, llichard McClena- Nortli, Ella Faye Ogg, Norma Peterson, h, Alice Reinking. John Rickord, Frederick Scham- eets, Betty Shook, Ermel Shook. vine, Mar.iorie Springer, Doyle Steele, Anita Stolp, ard Wolfe, Alice Yost, Betty Zinsmaster. Ted Eady. Twenty-Six for S uccess Twenty-Seven Fresh men Will FRESHMAX CLASS Top Row: Roland Affolder, Vera Affolder, Charlotte Andrews. Spencer Andrews, Jean Barkley. Vera Bauer, Patricia Baugrhn, Ivennetli Beery, Robert Beery, Juanita Blum. Second Row: Mildred Blythe, Alice Brunne graph. Richard Buckley. Thais Bu.iigerdner, Calvin Burnett, Eugene Cable, Roberta ICotfelt, James Colter, Kathryn Davis, Robert Deits:h. Third Row: Jane Eady, Elaine Bdgell, James Bgley, Richard Eichhorn. Robert Feasel, Helen Fennig, Donald Foreman, Robert Foreman, Lois Frank, Ray Friedley. Fourth Row; Donald Frut-hte, Dore Gallo gy, Patricia Garard. Fred Harden, Max Heare, Gyn- eth Hill. Virginia Hoffman, James Hunter. Leslie Hunter, Loretta Kaehr. Fifth Row: Laverne Kitchen, Flora Belle Kohls, Donna Kraft, Betty Krugh, Gerald Light, Dick Linn, Theodore Lough, Bill Lynch, Lenora Lyons, Mildred Marshall. Sixth Row: Jav Martin, Jon Noonan, Joan Newlin. Ramona Oliver, Carl Rash, Donald Reiden- bach. Junior Roop, Katherine Ross, Robert Rauden bush, Mary Summers. Bottom Row: Rose Marie Stanley, James S trickier, Jr., Mary Jean Tricker, Alice Ulman, Leona Wefel, Donald R ' erling, Mary Jane Wilson, Florence Worthman. Helen Worthman, Robert ost. No Picture: Eugene Melchi. Robert Swyg art. Kenneth Friedt, Bernard Meyer. Twenty-Eight Be Freshmen On September 6, 1938, seventy-six freshmen entered the halls of the Decatur High School. They tried hard not to look too important. How- ever they had due cause for feeling rather super- ior because, unlike former freshman classes at Decatur High, they were not the lowliest class in school. This year the Junior High was below them. It wasn ' t surprising, then, that they were not as timid and shy as it is traditional for fresh- men to be. It was very comforting to know that, even though they weren ' t at the top, at least they weren ' t at the bottom! Even though they tried to assume that sup- erior look, Mr. Brown realized that beneath it all they were scared and needed the guiding hand of a class sponsor. Therefore, he gathered the seventy-four (two students had previously drop- ped out) wide-eyed freshmen into the assembly, introduced them to the faculty members, and helped them to organize. They showed unusual- ly good judgment for their tender years when they chose Mr. Smith as their class guardian. The officers they elected were Richard Buckley, president; Bill Lynch, vice-president; Virginia Hoffman, secret ary; Mary Jane Wilson, treasur- er. ginia Hoffman, Robert Yost. and Sports afforded another opportunity for some of the fresh- ies to display their a- bility. Both the boys and the girls took ad- vantage of it. Bill Lynch, Donald Fruch- te, Richard Linn, Rob- ert Foreman, and Don- ald Reidenbach played on Mr. Dorwin ' s bas- ketball team. Three boys went out for football. They were Bill Lynch, Eugene Melchi, and Kenneth Freidt. The girls starred on the hardwood as well as in other activities. Twelve of them were on the girls ' basketball team. They were Mary Jane Wilson, Jane Eady, Elaine Edgell, Mildred Blythe, Mildred Marshall, Roberta Coffelt, Rose Marie Stanley, Lois Frank, Flora Belle Kohls, Helen Fennig, Ramona Oliver, and Kathryn Davis. Mr. Organizing seemed to bring confidence to their quaking souls, but one fear remained. Would the high and mighty seniors remember the age- old tradition of initiation? For about two or three weeks they trembled with fear every time an unexpected meeting in the assembly was call- ed. But much to their satisfaction and relief, the seniors in the hustle and bustle of moving into the new building forgot all about initiation. Finally these freshmen were ready to settle down and show their wares. Much to the sur- prise of the upperclassmen, they proved that they really had talent and ability. All they had need- ed was an opportunity to prove it. There were a few students who aimed at having their names on the honor roll. Four of them, three girls and one sole boy, reached that goal. They were Elaine Edgell, Vera Bauer, Vir- The freshman chorus and the band offered additional opportunities for the freshmen to dis- play their musical ability. Others were active members of the Pep Champs, Howling Hosts, Home Ec. Club, and the Color Wheel Art Club. With Aim high and hold your aim as their motto, these students should accomplish much during their high school careers. As we view the past year ' s accomplishments and activities of this freshman class, we are in- clined to believe that the status of the freshman is not as lowly and insignificant as we formerly believed. The determination and ambition of this class commanded the admiration of all the stud- ents of Decatur High. They have taken the first step toward acquiring the polish and veneer of graduates. By 1942 they will undoubtedly be shining examples of the educational products of D. H. S. Twenty-Nine These Are the Miss Frising ' er for these eighth graders. The eighth grade, together with the seventh grade, form- ed the Junior High. These eighth graders enjoyed some of the privileges heretofore granted only to high school classes. First, they were permitted to organize. After the new building had been occupied for a few weeks, the excitement and general turmoil caused by moving be- ing over, Mr. Brown thought it due time to call a class meet- ing for the purpose of electing officers and a sponsor. It was indeed a momentous occasion Their first class meet- ing! They chose Miss Frisinger as their faculty advisor. To assist her they elected the following officers: Joan Cowens, president; Edwin Ahr, vice-president; Lois Baughman, secretary; Max Burdg, treasurer. Although the members of this class felt in- finitely superior to the seventh grade, they real- ized that if they were to make the upperclassmen notice them, they would have to work. With that aim in mind they set out to accomplish things. When grade cards were issued, it was dis- covered that there were a number of students who possessed outstanding scholastic ability. They not only possessed intelligence, but they used it. Bernice Barber, Joan Cowens, Richard Abbot, Lois Baughman, Jack Graham, Gerald Kimble, and Grace Flaugh appeared on the honor roll at least once during the year. They proved that ambitions can be realized if one has deter- mination and willingness to work. But these students didn ' t spend all their time poring over their books. They had many extra-curricular activities. Their chief interest was in sports, especially basketball. Coach Steve Everhart ' s Junior Yellow Jackets had a very suc- cessful season, winning a high percentage of their games. These youthful hardwood heroes will be the Yellow Jackets stars of the future. The eighth graders on Mr. Everhart ' s squad were: Lewis Schnepp, Douglas Neidigh, Paul Rickord, Murvel Andrews, and Dale Beer. The girls took an active part in sports, too. However, they were limited principally to intra- class basketball and progressive dodgeball. Miss Pumphrey, physical education instructor, had charge of the girls ' sports. The Junior High did not attend the Senior High party which was held on April 21, but they had a party of their own a few weeks later. Ar- rangements for this affair were made by the class guardians. Miss Frisinger and Mr. Millikan, together with the class officers. Under this new Junior-Senior High arrange- ment, the step from the eighth grade to the freshman class will no longer be such a large one. No longer will the freshmen at D. H. S. be so green and frightened. This eighth grade class will be the first to profit by the new plan. With the motto, We shall be what we make ourselves, these students are on the right road to success. May they bring honor and glory to Decatur High. EIGHTH (iRAnP, Top Row: Richard Abbott, Donald Addy, Edwin Abr, Georg ' e Andrews, Mervel Andrews, Bernice Barber, Lois Baughman, Dale Beer. Second Row: Richard Beery. Betty Beyer, Joan Bollinger, Betty Lou Brewster, Max Burdge, Harriet Christen, Joan Cowens, Francis Daniels. Third Row: Gladys Death, Kenneth DeBolt, Vilas Elzey, Richard Fairchild, Janice Feasel, Grace Flaugh, Carl Fuelling, Evelyn Gehrig. Fourth Row: Jack Graham, Betty Haley, Howard Haugk, Rex Heare, Herbert Herbst, Elva Mae Jackson, Raymond Johnson, Gerald Kimble. Fifth Row: Joan Krick, James Leland, Richard Lichtenstiger, James Lough, Peggy McAlhaney, Phyllis McFarland, Robert Morris, Douglas Neidigh. Sixth Row: Cal Peterson, Ruth Rayhouser, Mary Reed, Paul Rickord, Arline Roop, Alice Roth, Betty Sautters. Bottom Row: Milo Stalter, Norman Steury, Frederick Sudduth, Walter Sudduth, Virginia Venis, Wanda Vian, Dale VonGunten, Betty Werst, Kathry n Yager. No Picture: Edwin Boknecht, Ray Richard Wolfe, Esther Far Smith. Thirty Eighth Graders Thirty-One Here Are the SEVENTH GRADE Top Row. Doris Adler. Jivelyn Andrews, U eorge Alton, Ralph Alverson, LeRoy Bailey, Gene Ba.ssett, Lucille Bell. Mary Bollinger, Brice Briener, Pauline Brintzenhote. ' Second Row: Irene Brooks. Naomi Brown, James Brunnegraff, Belva Burke, Marilyn Cairns, Jean Carter, James Cochran. Bud Crider, Florine JJr ake, Lois Eady, Juanita Edgell. Third Row: Patricia Edwards, James Eich horn. George Evans, Gene Foreman, Anola Friedt. Betty Gallogly. Jack Garner. Jean Gass, Vernell Ha begger, Richard Hakey. Fourth Row; Paris Hakes, Dorothy Hammond. Keith Hammond. Paul Hawkins, Betty Hill, Iv- en Howard, Joseph Kaehr, Myrtle Knittle, Barbara K ohls, Ava Nelle Kraft, David Langston. Fifth Row: Marv LaTurner, Jerry Leitz, Beatrice Light, Carlos Livers, Manfred Melchi. Paul Moore, Marjorie McAlhan ' ey, Harland McGill, Carl Moser, Robert Mutschler, Kenneth McConnell. Sixth Row: Alice Owens. Frederick Picktord, Francis, Pollock, Floyd Reed. Francile Reidenbach. vin Rickord, Eugene Richards, Dorothy Ritter, Earl Rolston, Mary Jane Roop, LaVern Roth. Bottom Row: Patricia Schnepp, Kathleen S hackley, Alice Sheets, Jean Slusher, John Spahr, Don ' ' ' ■iTT„,. .. Betty Weber, Mar.iory Weldy. Alvi Bottom Row: Patricia Schnepp, Kathleen b hackley, Aiic Springer, Max Swygart, Lillian Terrell, Edward Walters, Betty No Pi tures: Kennetli Warman, Henrietta Hunter. Chri stie Franz. Tliirty-Two Seventh Graders This year the seventh graders played their factors in many of the _ — '  wi7  n first part in the drama of their junior high car- victories. The mem- a|ft£l|i aX 11 eer. They are the first class who will spend six bers of the team were • ' ▼ Irv VvC f j complete school years in the new Junior-Senior Kenneth McConnell, Jf O ' fi OOll High School. That in itself is indeed something John S p a h r, Alvin — Vi t ,vyy,| of which to be proud. Although these kiddies Rickord, Richard Hak- were the youngest students at D. H. S., they re- ey, Jim Eichhorn, and fused to be put out of the picture by the upper- Robert Mutschler. classmen. xt i i . i JNot to be outdone After the eighth grade had organized, the by the boys in athlet- seventh graders were given the same privilege. ics, the girls formed a fe. Under the direction of Mr. Brown, they met to dodgeball team. The elect a sponsor and officers. They chose Mr. members of the team were Mariorie Weldy a at Millikan to guide and direct them during their Lillian Terrel Bettv first year at the Junior-Senior High. The offi- Gallogly, Marjorie Mc- cers elected were Irene Brooks, president ; Bar- Alhaney, Kathleen bara Kohls, vice-president; Dorothy Hammond, Schackely, Francile W I V3 secretary; James Eichhorn, treasurer. Because Keidenbach, Anola , •. . J , ■ i-u -c ii I riedt, Jean Gass, Ir- they were permitted to organize, they felt more Brooks Evelyn equal to the classes of the Senior High. Also the Andrews Alice Sheets experience will prove valuable as they strive to- Marilyn Cairns Patri- ward seniorhood , the climax of their high .j Edwards Dorothy school career. Too, it helped elevate their stand- Hammond and Bar- ing in the eyes of the upperclassmen ; and to seem i . Kohls. Doris Ad- ' ' ' fi ' iii - important to them was one of the goals this class jg . fjug the position of timekeeper, strived all year to attain. Organizing was a great stride toward this goal. As we review the activities and accomplish- ments of the seventh grade during the past vear. Before moving into the new building, the we feel confident that these students will really seventh graders didn ' t have much time to do do things in their five remaining years at D. H. S. anything except to keep out of the way of the They have made a fine showing this year. May upperclassmen. It was really a task, too, be- continue to keep up the good work, and may „ , , , ,. . J, ,, , ,, , success crown their efforts, cause ot the crowded condition oi the halls and classrooms. But in the new building everything On April 21 the Junior High had their first was changed, and they settled down to work. party. The program was as follows: Having five grades ahead of them wasn ' t exact- T,,r- , ,■ • t • o u , , , , ,, , ., . , , , Mistress of ceremonies. -Lois Baughman ly an advantage, but they bore this burden brave- r - i n j. . Tir i ,,,. ' , . Piano solo Betty Weber ly and achieved a large measure of success in a - i t -j t a . Accordian solo David Langston Hawaiian trio Norman, Vera, and The theme song of some of these students Anna Marie Steury was, Textbooks, oh textbooks, there ' s nothing Piano solo Joan Cowen like textbooks to help any student along. They Reading Lois Baughman really took their textbooks to heart; and as a re- Hawaiian guitars Betty Roop and ward for burning the midnight oil, Irene Brooks, Frederick Sudduth Patricia Edwards, Naomi Brown, Marilyn Cairns, i no solo Jack Graham Pauline Britzenhofe, Barbara Kohls, John Spahr, Tap dance Barbara Kohls Dorothy Hammond, Robert Mutschler, Kenneth Xylophone Patsy Edwards McConnell, Alice Owens, Belva Burke, and Carlos Wedding of Little Abner___ Senior Livers were listed on the honor roll at least once High Students during the year. They swelled the ranks of the After the program two deep and tag were intelligentsia of Decatur High considerably. played. Then refreshments consisting of baked Basketball was the chief sport of the seventh ll t ' Zi !l° f ' ' it ' ' ' -f r ed- J. e , _. , ., V ,. arrangements tor the party were made by Miss graders. Six boys from the class saw action on Frisinger and Mr. Millikan, sponsors of the two Mr. Everhart ' s team, and they were important classes. Thlrtv-Tliree Life as the Underclassmen The mathematical sharks of the junior class .... Underclassmen who attended the Art Club party .... All set to play some tennis. Find It at D. H. S. These underclassmen talk it over between classes .... Burwell and Donna seem to be enjoy- ing the party very much .... Those two insepar- ables, Jane and Norb .... Dukie , a junior lass, poses for the cameraman .... The band on par- ade .... Some of the band members relax and rest a bit before playing for a basketball game . . . . Dick would try anything to get an unusual shot .... Cleaning out the cupboard in the typing room .... Gerber and his horn. 060084 Act I --Athletics All the teachers and students, either as spec- tators or participants, enjoyed athletics. Sports were indeed the most popular of all the extra- curricular activities. Everyone was justly proud of the spacious, new gymnasium ; and as a result, many took a renewed interest in basketball. Foot- ball, too, was a major sport. The girls who be- long to the G. A. A. took active parts in the var- ious girls ' sports. Baseball and tennis were the two minor sports. Yes, athletics played an im- portant part in the activities of the Junior-Senior High. Richard Garner and Alice Yost, members of the sophomore class, pre- pared to pound that ball over the net. The Grim FOOTU.Vl.l. Front Row; Hubert Zerkel, Bob Stalter, Marion Frie dt, Bob Eichhorn, Lewis Slioe, Jack Trii-ker, Rirhard Walter, John McConnell, Kennetli Gaunt, IClarence Stapleton. Second Row: Cliarles Andrews, Dick Fennig, Bob W oodhall, Jim Highland, Ned Jolinson. Paul Xeidigh, Jolin Ger- ber. Bill Brown, Bernarr Grange, Kenneth Friedt, Fred Schamerloh, Bob Maloney. Third Row: Mack Spencer, Hollis Bonifas, Earl Bro mer. Bill Lynch, Bob Lord, Bob Egly, Howard Gelirig, Assist- ant Coach Deane Dorwin, Student Manager Bob Stapleton, Coach Hugh Andrews, Kenneth Chilcote, Ralph Scott, Lawrence Fuelling, James Kitchen, Joe Hazlewood, E ' ugene M ' elchi, Du ane Davidson. Bill Melchl was absent when the picture was taken. Coach Hugh Andrews, calling for volunteers for the battles on the turf trodden gridiron, was swamped by a registration of some fifty odd players, the largest turnout in the history of the school ; and although the squad was green and inexperienced in some departments, a very fav- orable record was set by this 1938 aggregation. The record was as follows: Sept. 16— Bluffton at Bluffton— Due to the past experience of the Bluffton backfield and the advantage of having played two games this seas- on, the Bluffton Tigers romped to a 20-0 win over the inexperienced Jackets. Sept. 24 — Auburn at Auburn — A hard-driv- ing squad of Yellow Jackets completely outplayed and outclassed the Auburn Red Devils; but, be- cause of not being able to score when the breaks came, the Jackets were beaten in the last quarter 21-13. Sept. 30 — Central (Ft. Wayne) at Decatur — The Yellow Jackets, in this game, held the ram- paging Central Tigers to a 13-13 tie. The Jack- ets, playing the part of the underdog, displayed powerful line drives and sensational backfield runs. Oct. 4 — Garrett at Decatur — Playing in fre- quent downpours of rain, the Garrett Railroad- ers scored a 13-0 victory over the luckless Jack- ets, who failed to show the power and drive they displayed in the Central game. Oct. 7 — Portland at Decatur — The fighting Decatur Yellow Jackets scored their first victory of the 1938 season, running over the Portland Panthers by an 18-6 score. The Jackets once again looked like a true Decatur team. Oct. 14— Central Catholic (Ft. Wayne) at Central Catholic — Playing without the services of big Jim Highland, the Yellow Jackets dropped a free scoring tilt to the Central Catholic grid- ders of Fort Wayne by a 39-18 score. Oct. 19 — Columbia City at Columbia City — The Decatur Yellow Jackets, displayfhg all their drive and power, proved to be too much of an op- ponent for the Eagles and sailed to an 24-7 vic- tory. Oct. 28 — Bluffton at Decatur — Proving that they could beat us twice in one season, the Bluff- ton Tigers scored their second victory of the 1938 season over the Jackets by a 32-6 score. The last half of the game was played in a cold, driving rain. t ] Nov. 4— North Side (Ft. Wayne) at North Side — Once again the Jackets played in rain (really rain) which made the field a place fit for mud battles rather than football. The Red Skins, showing their power, slid to a 25-13 win over the Jackets in their last game of the 1938 season. Well fought, Jackets. The season is run. Thirty-Eight Jackets! BASKETBAI.I, Front Itow: Joseph Hazlewood, Donald Fru elite, llobert Foreman, Kenneth Chikote, Itiehard Linn, Kenneth Schnepp, Harold Johnson, Bill Lynch. Second Row: Bernarr Granger, Robert Stapleton, Ned Johnson, Fred Schamerloh, Lewis Shoe, Richard Walters, John Krick. Back Row: Clarence Stapleton, Jim Highland, Kenneth Gaunt, Charles Andrews, Hubert Zerkel, John McConnell. I The first two games of the season were so well played that it looked as if the Decatur Yell- ow Jackets were off to a very successful season. The opening game of the schedule was played at Portland. The scoring was opened by Portland, but Decatur soon found their stride and romped to an easy victory with the score 37 to 32. The second game of the season was played at Marion. This was Marion ' s first game of the season. The Yellow Jackets proved to be too much for the Giants until about two minutes in the last quarter when the Giants became hot and tied the score. With the game going into an overtime the Marion center made good his foul toss, and the game ended with the Giants winning 33 to 32. After this game the Jackets fell into a slump, losing to Garrett by the score of 24-19. On their return game to Adams County the Jackets scored an easy victory over Geneva 42 to 23. The next two games proved fatal to the Jackets, losing to Bluffton and North Side. Back home again, the Jackets were hosts to the Berne Bears, and playing superior basketball, defeated them 30 to 21. The Van Wert, Ohio team next invaded the Yellow Jackets ' gym to be defeated 39 to 21. Then see-sawing with Auburn, Hoagland, and Central, the Jackets lost two of the three played. Auburn and Central. The Jackets, really hitting their stride, won five games in a row, including one B game: Huntington, Columbia City, Bluffton, Hartford City, and the B game with Pleasant Mills. After this the Jackets fell into a minor slump, losing to New Haven and Kendallville. For the second time in the year, the Berne Bears were the Yellow Jackets foes. The Jack- ets were again too much for the Bears and de- feated them 37 to 33. New Year ' s day the Jackets played host to the four team blind tourney with Berne, Hart- ford City, Bluffton, and Decatur competing. In the first game, Hartford City downed Bluffton, a team which a few weeks earlier had whipped the Airdales by 18 points. And then the Berne Bears trounced the Decatur Yellow Jackets after the latter had whipped the Bears just two weeks earlier. In the consolation game, the Yellow Jackets downed the Bluffton Tigers, victors over the Jackets a few weeks before at Bluffton. And to make the da.v complete, the down-trodden Air- dales walloped Berne in the final. What a day ! With the regular season out of the way the Jackets were getting in trim for the sectional tourney at Fort Wayne. Although South Side was the favorite, the Jackets had high hopes of emerging victorious. Decatur handily won over Woodburn and Huntertown in their first two games of the tourney but met a snag when they buckled up against South Side. Decatur trailed from three to five points all the way until late in the last quarter when South Side went ahead to win by eleven points. Forty-One Junior Yellow Jackets EIGHTH (iltAI)l : HASKRTHAI.I, SHI All Front Ttow: Louis Schnepp, Alvin Rickortl, Kenneth JlrCunnell. Ilobert Mutschler, John Spahr, James Eichhorn, Douglas Neidigh. Back Row: Dale Beer, Paul Kiekord, Coach S, lvester Bverhart, Mervel Andrew,-?, Richard Hakey. Coach Steve Everhart ' s basketeers, playing a total of 25 games for the 1938-1939 season, won 16 and lost 9. For the first time in a number of years has the Junior High team (formerly the Central Grade team) played such a high number of games. Due to the construction of the new Junior-Senior High School, the Junior High team was left with the central gym, which meant more time to practice and to drill on fundamentals, dribbling, and the like, which are very essential assets of a good basketball player. The added practice showed itself very clearly during the 1938-1939 season when the Junior High five showed that they wanted and could be tough. Starting rather slowly, the Junior High squad under the expert and decisive supervision of their coach showed signs of improvement all during the past season. The Junior High team, playing in the first game of the annual city series battles, downed a determined St. Joe team in a hard- fought, low scoring, and exciting game by the score of 10-8. But not to be outdone, Coach Bud Hain ' s charges came back in the second game of the series to defeat the Junior High team in an overtime battle by a 12-9 score. As the scores indicate, the first two games were mostly defen- sive, close-fought contests; but in the third and deciding game with the Wemhoff Trophy at stake, the Junior High team showed their superiority over the St. Joe squad and sent them home smarting with a 29-10 defeat. Once again the prized Wemhoff trophy was back in D. H. S. The Junior High team, playing in the county tourna- ment, which was held in the new Junior-Senior High School gym, was eliminated by the tough Monroe team by the score of 16-10. This wound up the 1938-1939 season for the Stevedors. With a large number of boys from this year ' s squad returning and with the fine showing of the reserve team during the past season, the Junior High teams of the future should be tougher than they have been for a number of years ; and these improved grade teams mean improved high school teams. But as we all know, the future success of a basketball team or a basketball player depends upon early training; and the man responsible for this early training in this and other schools is the grade school coach. This means Steve Ever- hart, who as the Junior High coach, will be re- sponsible to a certain extent for the future suc- cess of the Decatur High School basketball teams. So to you, Steve , we wish our luck as we would to a moulder setting a cast. You are the moulder, and you are setting a cast for the future Yellow Jacket stars. Forty-Two ' Tis in the Spring BASEBALL First Row; Fred Schamerloh, Lew- is Koldeway, Maclc Spencer, Janies Kitclien, Kenneth Chilcote, L,ouis Koenemann, Bob Stapleton. Seoond Row: Harry Bieeke, Bob Ijord, Gilbert Hoffman, Jim High- land, Bill S-linepp. Kenneth Gaunt, Hill Lynch. John McConnell, l ' rtd Hoffman, Kenneth Schnepp, ' Tis in the spring that a young man ' s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of — baseball and tennis. The baseball team for 1939 had more experience than any team that Decatur has had for a long time. The loss of two outfielders was not enough to damage the 1939 team very much. Thirteen games were played during this season. On May 27 the tournament was held at Decatur. Decatur participated, playing two games. That made a total of fifteen games played. In March, fifteen candidates reported for the initial practice of the ' 39 tennis team. Of this number only seven were destined to represent the Purple and Gold. Heartened by the reappearance of four lettermen, Melchi, Bohnke, Walter, and Mills, Coach Dailey set to work to develop his team. After much keen competition in the elimination process, the four letter men and three recruits comprised the D. H. S. team. Affolder, Johnson, and Boch attained varsity positions for the first time in their high school careers. The team de- feated Huntington 6-0 in the opening match of the season, won from North Side 6-1, and then took Hartford City 7-0. The remaining games on the schedule were with Bluffton, Central (Fort Wayne, Concordia, and North Side. e, Ci .r- tik ' ••■ ' ••! m S J M t% (!y TENNIS First Row: Richard Walter, Bill Alelchi. Bob Boch, Don BohnKe, Dick Mills, Roland Affolder. Second Row: Bob Hunter, Paul Lord, John Krick. Bill AT ' chbold. Coach Harry Dailey, Ned Johnson, Howard Gehrig, Jack Hunter. Forty-Three Presenting the Athletic Below are pictured a few of the major ways by which girls of the G. A. A. earn points that will entitle them to one of the much-desired a- wards given each year to those with outstanding athletic achievement. Amazons of D. H. S. The audience grows quiet. The curtain is slowly being raised for the first act of Miss Pumphrey ' s most recent, lively, and entertaining production, On With the Fun. The cast for this year ' s show is composed of many talented young performers, and the scenes portrayed are in and around D. H. S. In fact, scene one takes place in that big, new gym at the high school ; and there is an atmosphere of excitement and a fever of activity on the stage as the curtain rises. What could be the cause of all this enthusiasm and com- motion? Basketball, of course. It is one of those thrilling games in the annual basketball tourna- ment. Those games are closely contested, for the members of the various teams have been practis- ing every Thursday night for several months in preparation for this event; and each team is fighting valiantly to win the tournament and thus bring glory to the class. The seniors have emerg- ed victorious from this year ' s fracas, but do not think the other teams are daunted. With their customary good sportsmanship they join us in congratulating the winners and then look forward to next year when they will have a new opportun- ity to prove their worth. Perhaps you would like to know the names of the characters in this act of the play. Mem- bers of the freshman team were Mildred Blythe, Mildred Marshall, Elain Edgell, Roberta Coffelt, Mary Jane Wilson, Jane Eady, Flora Belle Kohls, Lois Frank, Ramona Oliver, Kathryn Davis, Rose Marie Stanley, and Helen Fennig. The sopho- more group consisted of Marilyn Bonifas, Annis May Merriman, Ruth Hammond, Martha Ellen Hower, Alice Yost, Betty Huffman, Wanda Brun- ner, Bonnie Fryback, Betty Melchi, Ruth Fugate, Mary Arnold, and Patsy McConnell. The juniors were Barbara Jeane Duke, Betty Ross, Jean Zim- merman, Pauline Acker, Vera Sauer, Thelma Smith, and Katherine Weiland. Senior players who participated were Florence Brandyberry, Ruth Beineke, Mary Steele, Helen Jean Kohls, Kathryn Affolder, Margaret Hoffman, and Har- riet Gilson. As the tournament draws to its close, the curtain falls on the first act of the play. There is the hum of many voices as the audience indi- cates its approval of that exciting and entertain- ing first act. Again the curtain rises. The scene is no longer that in the gym; it has changed to the bright out-of-doors. It is spring ; the air is warm, and the trees are green. Just such weather as this makes one effervesce vim, vigor, and vitality. And it seems this weather has affected many girls of the G. A. A.; for they ' re not remaining idle; they ' re playing tennis. They are really pounding that ball over the net. Undoubtedly they are not all second Alice Marbles, but it is quite evident that their playing is improving with each game. Practice makes perfect, they say. The applause is loud at the close of this portion of the performance; but now the Pumi:ihre ' audience is eagerly a- waiting the third and last act of On With the Fun. The scene has again shifted to the gym, but this time the atmosphere is not one of athletic activ- ity. Instead, the entire school is seated on chairs placed on the floor ; the footlights are burning; the cur- tains have been open- ed. You have guessed it. It is one of the last days of school, and a- wards are being pre- sented to those girls in each class who were the most outstanding in girls ' athletics for the year. Each class chooses one girl a s a representative of its group ; and the four representatives, form a committee. The members of this year ' s committee are Flora Belle Kohls, freshman; Betty Hower, sophomore; Thelma Smith, junior, and Katherine Affolder, senior. It is the duty of the committee to elimin- ate the least satisfactory players from the group until the four basketball teams are finally chosen. These committee members also record the points their fellow classmates have made, for a- wards are given to those of each class with the most points. It is possible to obtain points through such activities as hiking, ping pong, ice skating, coasting, bicycle riding, roller skating, and archery, as well as with supervised basket- ball and tennis. Last year ' s group did very well in this matter of gaining points ; and for their pep and effort ten awards were given. Annis May Merriman, Wanda Brunner, and Alice Yost re- ceived the freshman pins. Three sophomore girls, Barbara Duke, Jean Zimmerman, and Kathleen Fryback, were given numerals. To Florence Brandyberry, Mary Steele, and Margaret Hoff- man, juniors, letters were awarded. Dorcas Hoag- land received the crowning honor of all, for she won by her work the senior sweater. With the presentation of awards the curtain falls on this grand play. Perhaps I might say, as do the Hollywood press agents, a stupendous, gigantic, colossal play. Orchids to the director. Miss Pumphrey; for without her splendid super- vision this production undoubtedly would have been far less successful: and orchids, too, to the cast. The audience moves down the aisles and out into the street, but in the minds of each in- dividual will remain a pleasant memory of this fine play — this play of girls ' athletics in D. H. S. Fnrty-Five Act II -Activities Many students took active parts in the nu- merous clubs and organizations. There they could further their various interests and hobbies. The clubs afforded opportunities for expression of talents and ideas. They helped teach the stud- ents the value of working together to accomplish certain ends. Through parties and programs staged during the year the students learned to adjust themselves socially. Without a doubt, these organizations played a valuable and essen- tial part in the school ' s program. Hubert Zerkel, a senior, and Mar- jorie Miller, a junior, at a joint meeting of the junior and senior classes were chosen as the best all-around boy and girl in D. H. S. Ardent Fans Are Perhaps you have often wondered just how a typical Pep Champ looks and acts. First of all, you will notice she is slightly masculine with a de- termined glitter in her eyes. As she walks down the hall in her crepe soled shoes, her strides are quick and assuring. She arrives at all basketball games in plenty of time to see the five it boys of D. H. S. gallop on the hardwood for their first appearance of the evening. Her eyes are madly dashing up and down the floor the entire evening as each team strives vainly for the ball. Win or lose, her attitude is always the same. Iiixio Jtiller When the Pep Champ organization first orig- inated in 1932, little did its organizers dream that it would develop into the enthusiastic athletic club that it is today. The club proudly claims ninety-one enthusiastic and loyal girls. Each girl is a season ticket holder for either football or basketball games. School had b een in full swing only a short time when the girls got together and decided that Miss Pumphrey would be an ideal sponsor for such a club. The club, anxious for action, im- mediately elected officers. Martha Myers was chosen as president along with the following oth- er officers: Marjorie Miller, vice-president; Annis Mae Merriman, secretfdry; Flora Belle Kohls, treasurer. Let us pause a moment to see just what kind of sponsor was chosen for this organization. Miss Pumphrey was the girls ' athletic director, and naturally she was keenly interested in any- thing concerning sports. She was very busy all PEP CHAMPS Front Row: Evelvii Burnett. Patsy Moser, Anna Jane TyndaU, Mary Arnold, Annabelle Rupert, Annabelie Doan, Evangeline Fuhrman, ilarjorie Massonne, Katherine Knapp, lona Schnepp, Florence McConnell, Helen Jean Kohls, Betty Hunter. Second Row: Barbara Burk, Mary Steele, Ruth Kimble, Virginia Shoaf, Betty Ross, Pauline Acker, Kathleen Fryback, Kathleen Acker, Lois Frank, Lydia Frosch, Kath- ryn Atfolder, Betty Marbach, ilargaret Hancher. Third Row Dixie Miller, Mary Jane Beery, Flora Marie Lankenau, Barbara Jean Duke, Martha Myers, Glady.s Miller, Betty Drake, Nina Eichar, Bonnie Fryback, Florence Schultz, Margaret Hoffman, Alice Reinking, Betty Foughty, Edith Baker. Top Row: Harriet Gilson, Helen Roop, Dorothy Hoffman, Virginia Hoffman, Vivian Hitchcock, Ardis Brintzenhofe, Betty Hower, Irene Light, Ethelyn Burnett, Mari- lyn Bonifas, Caroline North, Betty Huffman. Forty-EiS ' lit These F ese remmes PEP CHAMPS Front Row: Betty Hanima, Eileen Odle, Vera Sauer. Evelyn Lobsiger, Jane Eady, ilartha Ellen Hower, Betty Roop, Donna Kraft, Mary Jane Wilson, Irene Brooks, Barbara Kohls, Patricia Edwards, Peg-gy McAlhaney. Second Row: Phyllis Kolter, Ruth Hammond, Betty Fuhrman, Marjorie iliUer, Mary Frank, Jane Graber, Alice Yost, Martha Macy, Kathryn Shroyer, Patsy McConnell, Betty Burke, Helen Steele, Roberta Coffelt. Third Row: Peggy Gaunt, Kay Yager, Ruth Knittle, Charlotte Andrews, Phyllis Hunter, Betty Melchi, Flora Belle Kohls, Kathryn Davis, Ramona Oliver, Betty Sautters, Joan Krick, Ruth Beineke, Annis May Merriman, Top Row: Jean Zimmerman, Thelma Smitli, Anna Brandj ' berry, Flossie Jean Steiner, Evelyn Andrews, Dorothy Hammond, Joan Cowens, Kathryn Yager, Pats.v Gar- ard, Wanda Fry, Betty Smith, Mary Maxine Hilton, Katherine Weiland. year with her gym classes, but she did not let this detract from her duties to the Pep Champs. The football games not only meant a place to exhibit pep but also a way of earning money for activities during the year. Each game found the girls busy with their stand selling food to the hungry spectators. The yell leaders, elected .jointly by the Pep Champs and Howling Hosts, were Burwell Kitch- en, Dixie Miller, and Jack Tricker. The yell leaders went conservative this year and came to the games attired in pure white. Under the wise guidance of Mr. Anderson, they were soon well acquainted with the routine of a yell leader. They added much zest to the already ardent fans. On October 26, following the Bluffton foot- ball game, the Pep Champs sponsored a dance at the old D. H. S. gym. At the last minute pump- kins and corn stalks were rushed to the gym from the country to give the dance the unforgettable atmosphere of Hallowe ' en. In spite of the con- stant downfall of rain, all .jitterbugs from sur- rounding towns weathered the storm and made the dance a decided success. The Pep Champs, flushed with money, de- cided to have a party the latter part of March. Committees were appointed, and soon all prepara- tions were made for the party. The party was one that will not soon be forgotten. Following an old D. H. S. custom, the Pep Champs bought the season tickets for the high school band. Mr. Sellemeyer and his band were a common sight at all games. This year they turned slightly modern and made a big hit with the fans. They are to be congratulated for their fine cooperation with the cheering section and yell leaders. The sectional tourney, held at North Side Ft. Wayne, found all fans on hand to cheer for Decatur. This was, indeed, an ideal way to wind up the season. We feel sure that such enthusiasm will continue to exist in the Decatur High School. Forty-Nine They Say, Eat, m4h-i n-.4 •OIB-i- j ' lllllnmHIIMt ' Is  tm 1. ' - -m.: . 1 -i; HOWLING HOSTS Front Row: George Alton, Kenneth McConnell, John Spahr, David Langston, James Eichhorn, Alvin Rickord, Frederick Pickford, Bob Yost. Second Row; Bernard Me ' ers. Laverne Kitchen, Jack Hunter, Bob Mutschler, Manfred Melchi, Roy Friedley, Bob Hunter, Floyd Reed, Dick Green. Third Row: ' Bdwin Ahr, Rex Heare, Dick Lichtenstiger, Edwin Boknecht, Her- man Von Gunten, Eugene Richards, James Egly, Max Heare, Richard Bu.kley, Richard Eichliorn, Dick Linn, Calvin Burnett, Jolm Noonan. Fourth Row: Lawrence Rash, Jack Kline, Harry Massonne, Earl Bromer, John Gerber, Edward Bea ' ers, Fred Schamerloh, Harold Schamerloh, Norb Lose, Dick Ham- mond, Harry Bleeke, Dick McClenahan, Dick Mills, Paul HoUe, Dick Chronister, Max Drake. Fittli Row: Lewis Koldeway, Bill Spahr, Lewis Shoe, John McConnell, Charles Andrews, Kenneth Gaunt, Jim Highland, Bob Boch, Bill Melchi, Jack Eady, Bob Staple- ton, Kenneth Friedt. Ri ' hard Hakey. Top Row: James Kitchen, Bill Buck, Bob Mann, Dick Schafer, Hubert Zerkel, ' Clarence Stapleton, Jack Tricker, Harrison Hakes, George Werst, Kenneth Chilcote. In Ravelings of 1939 the Howling Host editor made much ado about the origin of the Howling Hosts. He traced its beginning into the dim past, way back to 1923. The older citizens of our community remember hearing their parents speak of it. According to tradi- tion and history, the first Howling Hosts roamed America when Columbus found it. It was a Howling Host that greeted Christopher at his landing. It was a Howling Host that greeted Captain John Smith in Virginia. It was a Howling Host that greeted Miles Standish at Plymouth ; and according to tradition, the same eagerness, enthusiasm, and actions may be observed in the Howling Hosts of our high school during an ex- citing moment in a game. The Howling Hosts of Decatur High School is an organization whose aim is to promote good will and enthusiasm in athletic activities and to sponsor a cheering section made up entirely of boys. The Howling Hosts were first organized in 1923 when a group of students and teachers decided that there was a definite need for such an organization. The original group had forty members, and the present organization is the re- sult of the original group. During the first six-weeks a call for mem- bers of the 1938-39 Howling Hosts was made, and one hundred-eight potential ticket-purchasers turned out. Hugh Andrews and Deane Dorwin were chosen by the Howling Hosts as co-sponsors. Other officers elected were Lewis Shoe, president ; Kenneth Gaunt, vice-president ; Jack Eady, secret- ary ; and Bill Melchi, treasurer. Among other duties the Howling Hosts elect the bo} yell leaders. After many throat-wrack- ing sessions, it was decided that Jack Tricker Fifty Howl and Be Happy and Burwell Kitchen possessed the best king stamina and acrobatic qualities ; and they were elected bj ' the Hosts. The Pep Champs chose Dixie Miller as their representative. These very capable yell leaders led the yells that spurred Decatur on to many victories. Everyone agreed that they did an excellent job, even if Kitchen ' s trucking was a bit corny . The Howling Hosts were very much in evi- dence at school affairs. They could be seen at all football, basketball, and baseball games yell- ing bloody-murder and patronizing the refresh- ment stand. The fine cooperative spirit of the organization was shown by their support of all school activities. For a number of years the Howling Hosts have purchased and presented honor sweaters to the boys who earned them by participating in athletic activities. This year they presented fifteen sweaters. It was necessary for the Howling Hosts to sponsor many activities to raise the necessary funds to pay for the sweaters. During the year they sponsored two movies at the Adams Theatre. The annual Senior-Underclassmen game was sponsored by the Hosts. The last Howling Host affair took place in the latter part of the school year. It was the annual Howling Host Cabaret Dance. The whole affair was staged by the Hosts with the cooperation of all the members. A top-notch orchestra and floor show was provided with Hosts featured as entertainers. Ow- ing to the extensive advertising, the affair was attended by many out-of-town people. The dance was an un- precedented success, and the Howling Hosts were able to survey their work with ex- treme satisfaction. Like a 1 1 good things the end of the Howling Hosts of ' 39 James Kitchen. Jack Tricker has come. May its members never lose that spirit of cooperation and fellowship. May the 1939-40 organization carry on the traditions of the Howling Hosts. Of course we realize the achievements of this year cannot be equaled, but may the spirit of ' 39 guide them, spurring them on to their best en- deavors. HO« ' l.ING HOSTS Front Row; Herbert Herbst, Brice Breiner, Jim Cochran, Jim Hunter, LaVerji Roth, Carlos Livers, Iven Howard, Carl Moser, Xorman Steury, Paris Hakes. Second Row: Fred Kirsoh, Bill Archbold, Bob Gentis, Bolj Schnitz, Vilas Elzey, James Strickler, Robert Deitsch, Bob Lord, Ned Johnson, Ricliard Walter, Bill Brown, Bob Egly. Third Row; Ralph Scott, Melville Barber, Kenneth Beery, Bill Lynch, Donald Fruchte, Harland McGill, Dick Maloney, Jerry Carper, Marion Friedt, Hollis Bonifas, Lawrence Fuelling, Jim Christen. Fourth Row; Paul Lord, Frederick Bixler, Bud Crider, Carl Fuelling, Doyle .Steele. Harold Johnson, Raymond Hakes, Bob Owens, LaVere Hakey, Sylvan Brunner, Junior Ross, Joe Hazlewood, Eugene Melchi, Jolm Kri:k. Top Row: Bin Hunter. Howard Gelirig. Don Bohnke, BoB Stalter, Paul Xeidigh, Bob Woodhall, Louis Koenemann, Fred Huffman. Ralph Hawkins, Bob Maloney, Leonard Merryman, Bob Foreman. _n__r-,_ f j- y 1 1 r a m tm y Fifty- ' Jne They ' ll Have Prime Roles COMMERCIAL CI. IB Front riow; Raymond Hakes. DaVere Hakey, Leonard Merryman, James Christen, Bill Spahr, Bill Hunter, Rich- ard Schafer. Second l!o%v; Phyllis Hunter, Kathleen Fryback. Peggy Gaunt, Marjorie Miller, Gladys Miller. Anna Brandyberry, Kay Yager, Flora Marie Lankenau, Dixie Miller, Mary Jane Beery, Martha Myers. Eileen Odle. Third Row. Bob Eichhorn, Lewis Shoe, Clarence Stapleton, John McConnell, Charles Andrews, Bob Maloney, Rob- ert Stapleton, Jack Tricker, Bill Melchi, Jack Eady. Top Pv.ow: Florence McConnell, Thelma Smith, Kath erine Weiland, Bonnie Fryback, Florence Schultz, Jean Zim- merman, Alice Reinking, Margaret Hoffman, Barbara Duke, Betty Fuhrman, Flossie Jean Steiner, Betty Hamma. Ct)MMEnCI. L CI.IB Front Row: Lewis Koldeway, Harry Bleeke, Robert Gentis, Bill Archbold, James Kitchen, Fred Kirsch. Second Row: Virginia Shady, Anna Jane Tyndall, K atherine Knapp, Eileen Bowman, Kathryn Af folder, Harriet Gilson, Dorothy Werling, Betty Hunter, Helen Jean Kolila, Dorothy Hoffman, Ruth Hammond, Phyllis Kolter, Mary Arnold. Third Row: Marjory Foughty, Bob Lord, Edward B eayers. Bob Boch, Kenneth Gaunt, James Highland, Hubert Zerkel, Sylvan Brtinner, Raymond Franz, Nina Eicliar. Top Row: Annabelle Doan, Kathleen Acker, Barbara Burk, Pauline Acker, Ardis Brlntzenhofe, Ethel Worthman, Evangeline Fuhrman, Annabelle Rupert, Ruth Grether, Marjorie Massonne, Mary Steele, Helen Roop. Fifty-Two in the ' ' Business World Shakespeare said, All the world ' s a stage, which is very true ; but when one thinks of a play, he usually just imagines entertainment. That doesn ' t exemplify real life: there is not only a social side but also a business phase. Now to fur- nish students with the necessary knowledge and skill, which are absolutely essential to compete with such keen competition as exists in the world today, is the supreme aspiration of the commer- cial department. How thrilling it is to see a classroom of students figuratively fluttering over the keys in the typewriting room ! There are a variety of commercial subjects offered. There ' s bookkeeping, for instance, a logical subject if ever there was one; for if we never become professional bookkeepers, we will always have little financial affairs of our own to diagnose. (At least we hope so.) But listen! Hear that melodious music; see that tropical moon above sprinkling that field of pineapple below with a silvery hue. That ' s cor- rect; vou ' ve guessed it: it ' s Hawaii; for if you have studied commercial geography, you know that Hawaii and pineapple are synonymous. This fascinating subject discloses the principal exports and imports of the world today. Perhaps you have heard that statement, Ev- ery man has his day in court. Well, that is why it behooves evervone to have at least a general working-knowledge of the basic fundamentals of law. That is why commercial law should be a favorite elective among students. Enghsh, too, has a prime role in the Busi- ness World, a production which helps to make all the world a stage. And there is that brain-teasing subject; namely, commercial arithmetic, which will truly dust the cobwebs from every corner of the thmk- ing-cap. Comparable to commercial arithmetic is shorthand; for it, also, is a study that has alert- ness as its watchword. But through diligent study and practice, one can surely attain success ; it ' s just a speedy road to a great goal. Last, but far from least, is typewriting. It appears that most everyone is ' ypewritmg mind- ed for it seems to be quite THE subject to take. There is really remarkable talent in the first year class; therefore we are indeed justly proud of them. But pardon me, my duty is to lend you my knowledge of the Commercial Club and not to extol upon its subjects. Long ,long ago, November 18, 1938, to be exact, a meeting for the purpose of reorganiza- tion of the Club was held in the auditorium of the old D H S. It wasn ' t a stormy, although it was llr. Anclorson Mr. MiUikan a closely contended battle f o r election. Those who were chos- en leaders after the deluge of votes were tallied were : Hubert Z e r k e 1 , president ; John McConnell vice- president ; Marjorie Massonne, secretary ; Evangeline Euhrman, treasurer; Mr. Milli- kan and Mr. Ander- son, sponsors. Each vear the or- . , i ganization sponsors a paper which is better known as the Gab-Fest . It has talkative spicy bits of news which range from the dignified theme of the various classes to the ever-popular gossip col- umns. Its purpose is threefold: first, to give an opportunity to the typing students to learn how to cut stencils; second, to increase the funds of the Club ' s treasury; and third, .lust tor the sheer enjovment derived from it. Under the guid- ance of Mr. Anderson, Marjorie Massonne acted as its editor-in-chief. By all the things that have been said thus far you probably have the impression that it s all work and no play; but that ' s wrong, for what could have been more fun than that social get-together-party held in the spacious new music room on December 13. How muc h fun it was to become really young again and play three deep and going to Jerusalem. Dancing, too formed nart of the entertainment; and though the music wasn ' t furnished by a Benny Goodman or a Glen Grav, everyone appreciated it .]ust as much .h It emanated from a victrola. And as all good things must come to end, so did this party after a delicious lunch was served in the .f J™- Lovelv yuletide appointments prevailed thiough- out the room with a stately Christmas tree foim- h g a background for the whole. Lighted red lapers, surrounded at their 1 -«« «,7| . evergreen, lent their soft, gentle light to the festivities. Delicious Christmas candies were given as favors. One of the proiects of the Club is to sponsor a chapel program during the year. This was ac- complished when it presented Earle Albert Row- ell of Chicago, who spoke on narcotics and m the main on Marihuana and all of its ill effects. This interesting man was introduced by Doctor Duke, who had previously spoken about drugs. Thus summed up, the Commercial Club is just an organization in which the wheels of com- radeship are oiled, enthusiasm sharpened, and a diversity from regular routine displayed. Fifty-Three Calories, Clothes and Charm HOME EC. CLVB Front How: Betty Zinymaster, Alice Ulman. Marjorie Spriiig:er. Raniona Oliver, Katliryn Davis, Jane Bady, Roberta Cotfelt, Alice Brunnegrapli, Carolyn North, Marcile Cliristner. Second Row: Juanita Blum, Katherine Ross, Ella Ogg, Patricia Garard, Char- lotte Andrews, Martha Ellen Hower, Betty Hower, Wanda Brunner, Loretta Kaehr, Vera Bauer, Leona Wefel. Mary Jean T ' ricker. Third Row: Mildred Blythe, Ruth Virginia Baker. Virginia Hoffman, Helen Fennig, Helen Worthman, Joan Newlin, Gyneth Hill, Edith Baker, Patricia Baughn, Betty Brown, Marjorie Butler. Top Row: Thais Bumgerdner, Rose Marie Stanley, Mary Summers, Lenora Lyons, Elaine Edgell, Vera Affolder, Flora Belle Kohls, Betty Sliook, JIarv Marbach, Mildred Marshall, Jean Barkley. Every girl should know about the three C ' s ; namely : calories, clothes, and charm. They are as essential to her education as the three R ' s . Although the modern Miss doesn ' t intend to live in a kitchen, she wants to learn more than simply how to wield a can-opener. Knowing how to cook is a favorable asset to any girl. While clothes may not make the woman, a knowledge of what to wear and when to wear it is important, whether she be a housewife, business girl, or socialite. Charm is that indefinable attractiveness that every girl longs for. A charming personality is definitely something one can be proud of. So, you see, it ' s no wonder all girls want to study the three C ' s . Miss Worthman, realizing their importance in every girl ' s education, again organized the Home Ec. Club for the purpose of studying them. She was a very capable and energetic sponsor for the fifty-two gil ' ls who enrolled. One of the first duties of the club was to elect a group of officers to serve as assistants to Miss Worthman. Those chosen were Martha Ellen Hower, president; Betty Marbach, vice- president; Flora Belle Kohls, treasurer; Kathryn Davis, press reporter. Having duly organized, these girls really be- gan doing things. Their first undertaking was the management of the popcorn stand during the basketball season. It proved to be a very profit- able business. However, in all fairness, the boys who willingly gave their help must be given part of the credit for its success. Three cheers for food and the Home Ec. Club ! Miss Worthman, will some of your girls serve at our banquet? Frequently this question was asked, and it was always answered in the affirmative. The girls served dinners to the Calf Club, the Band, the Boy Scouts of the county, and various other clubs and organizations. They gained valuable experience from these social functions. During the last semester, home nursing was studied. Thus the girls learned what to do in the face of emergencies. This practical course was well worth studying. But these young ladies didn ' t work and study all the time. The club had a social side, too. This year the girls en.joyed a Christmas party. Dur- ing the evening, games were played and gifts were exchanged. The Home Ec. Club was one of the most ac- tive organizations at D. H. S. during ' 39. These girls proved beyond a doubt that such extra- curricular activities are indeed worth-while. Fifty-Four I Each a Potential Rembrandt Ct f ' -:j AKT Ct.l K First Kow: Ilk-hard Green, Juhn Aclieson, Ralph Hawkins, Harrison Halves, Darwin Leitz. Robert Boch, Jack Eady, Robert Stalter, Marion Friedt. Second Row: Norbert Lose, Kathryn Davis, Margaret Hancher, Donna Kraft, Annabelle Doan, Kathryn Aftolder, Roberta Coffelt, Vera Affolder, Elaine Edgell, Betty Foughty, Robert Kenwortliy. Third ' Row: Martha Ellen Hower, Ramona (Oliver, Kathryn Yager, Patsy McConnell, Ruth Beineke, Ruby Miller, Maxine Hilton, Helen Worthman, Joan Newliri, Harriet Ann Miller, Mary Weber. Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, If eyes were made for seeing, Then Beauty is its own ex- cuse for being-. Beauty is abundant, but not everyone can appreciate it. Those who cam are indeed fortunate. A group of students want- ed to cultivate a deeper and more appreciative attitude toward art. They immediately set out to find a way to promote their interest ; and as a result, the Color Wheel Art Club was organized under the guidance and supervision of Miss Kauff- man. At an early meeting the following officers were elected: Ralph Hawkins, president; John Acheson, vice-president; Annabelle Doan, secre- tary-treasurer. Like all other organizations, the Art Club had to find a way to raise necessary funds . In the spring the club sponsored a picture show, the proceeds of which were used to purchase mater- ials for a mural. This mural, called Art Through the Ages, was painted by Ralph Hurst and Louis Fennig, both former graduates of Decatur High. After its completion, it was hung in the art room. Social events are of major importance in all organizations, and the Art Club was no exception. In March the club held a candid camera party in the music room. Members were urged to attend dressed exactly as they were when they receiv- ed their invitations. Many were attired in aprons, pajamas, and slacks. During the evening games were played, fortunes were told, and refresh- ments were served. Yipee! In the spring Miss Kauffman and the art- ists had a picnic. At that time the budding Rem- brandts tried their hands at nature sketching. While these students had more enthusiasm than artistic skill, they made great strides toward attaining their purpose, which was to promote and cultivate a practical interest in art. Al- though the club was one of the smallest organiza- tions at D. H. S., it was one of the most worth- while. Its members believed that if we merely stop and think Beauty shall lift us with a colored dream. Fifty-Five Versatile Do you enjoy mu- sic ? You should. Music is the universal lan- guage and is under- stood in every land. People who lived even before the time of the birth of Christ showed a love for music. We are told even among the savages of today there is always found some attempt to sing or make some kind of musical sound. Music seems to be a part of man ' s nature by which he expresses thoughts he would be unable to express through words, gest- ures, or by means of Miss Haubold ... .n j. jr vvritmg, or the arts of painting, sculpture, etc. In D. H. S. music is an extra-curricular activ- ity. The main purpose of the Glee Club is to pro- vide experience in choral singing. The secondary purpose is to furnish music for entertainments and public programs. Miss Helen Haubold, the Glee Club ' s charm- ing and capable instructor, was to be highly com- mended for her successful efforts to convert sixty- five boys and girls into veritable song-birds. Goodness knows she tried. She seemed to know just what musical selections to choose to please their varying tastes. The musical repertoire of the Glee Club ranged from the lilting Carmen- cita to the quiet plea of Bach ' s From 111 Do Thou Defend Me. Among the programs in which the Glee Club appeared were the Thanksgiving and Christmas programs, and the dedication of our beautiful, new Junior-Senior High School. Proof that oth- ers than those connected with the High School were interested in the organization was evidenced by the fact that the Glee Club was invited to sing at the Union Vesper Services at the Methodist Church. This interest encouraged both Miss Haubold and the members of the Club to do their best at all times. Their annual public concert was held in the school auditorium in January, and the capacity crowd showed their appreciation by their applause. The combined Glee Club ap- peared first on the program, followed by the Boys ' Glee Club. Miss Kathryn Shroyer played two numbers on the harp. This was quite a nov- IIOVS ' GI.KK CI.IB Bottom Row: Harry Bleeke, Dnn Bohnke, Lewis KoUleway. William Bu:k, Rob- ert Mann, Robert Eichhorn. Second Row: Robert Stapleton, Ralph Siott, Jerry iCarper, Darwin Leitz, Ed- ward Beayers, Jack E ' ady. Top Row: Robert Gentis, Gilbert Hoffman, James Highland, John Gerber, James Chi ' isten, John McConnell, William Spahr. r CliCi..ij | Fifty-Six Vocalists GIRLS ' GI. EE CLIB Bottom Row: Alice Reinkiiig, Anna Jane T yndall, Dixie Miller, Patricia Moser, Peggy Gaunt, Alice Yost, Helen Jeane Kolils, Bettv Hamma, Kathr n Slirover, Kathleen Frvback. Ruth Grether, Gladvs Miller. Second Row; Anna Brandyberry, Patsy McConnell. Mary Jane Beery, Betty Hunter, Annabelle lloan, lona Schnepp, Etlielyn Burnett, Kathryn Yager, Harriet Gilson, Kathryn Affolder, Helen Haubold. Third Row: Barbara Burk, Phyllis Hunter, Thelma Smith, Irene Light, Helen Steele, Marjorie Massonne, Eileen Odle, Margaret Hoffman, Martha Myers, Florence McConnell, Katherine Knapp. Top Row: Evangeline Fuhrman, Ruth Bein eke, Mary Steele. Flora Marie Lankenau, Jean Zim- merman. La Vera Meyer. Marjorie Foughty, Katherin e Weiland, Annabelle Rupert, Wanda Frv, Marjorie Miller, ' ivian Hitchcock. elty, and the Glee Club was very fortunate in hav- ing Kathryn with them. Her music appealed to all who heard her play. The Girls ' Glee Club sang several numbers, and Kathryn accompanied them on her harp. Another specialty was the Boys ' Quartette. This was composed of four senior boys ; and they, too, added much to the success of the concert. The combined Glee Club presented the final group of songs and vei-y ap- propriately sang Oh, How We Love Our Dear Old D. H. S. The Spring Festival was held during Nation- al Music Week in May. The Glee Club ' s final ap- pearances for the school year were at the Bacca- laureate and Commencement exercises. It is the custom at Decatur High School for each organization to sponsor a program some time during the year. The Glee Club sponsored a pro- gram of light opera and comedy which was pre- sented by the Lombards. Their delightful way of mixing comedy in with opera completely capti- vated their audience. Their program included a variation of songs that every one enjoyed. There were forty-five girls and twenty boys in the combined Glea Club. This mixed chorus met once a week, and the girls and boys each met once a week under the direction of Miss Haubold. Miss Marjorie Miller was the accompanist for all three clubs. This was Marjorie ' s second year as accompanist, and she was very patient and capable. As a reward for their efforts, the Glee Club members enjoyed a spring party. It was a novel and entertaining evening, and every one enjoyed it from beginning to end. The party was held in the music rooms and was a decided success. The Glee Club had the officers and their sponsor. Miss Haubold, to thank for the party. Every organization must have its officers, and these organizations were no exception. The officers of the Girls ' Glee Club were Alice Rein- king, president; Anna Jane Tyndall, vice-presi- dent ; and Betty Hamma, secretary-treasurer. In the Boys ' Glee Club, John McConnell was presi- dent ; Jim Highland was vice-president ; and Bob Stapleton was secretary-treasurer. These officers all worked together for the common good of the entire organization, and theirs was a job well done. The Glee Club was not disappointed in its choice of officers. They performed very ably and efficiently. Fifty-Seven Strike Up Strike up the band, was a phrase common- ly heard in the Decatur High School. When an important event took place, the band was always called upon to do its share. This year the band ' s most important job was to entertain the people at the football and basketball games during intermissions. When the football and basketball seasons were over, the band then practiced for the summer concerts. Playing for the Decatur Street Fair was another job for the band. During that week, their famil- iar uniforms could be spotted in the daily parades. One purpose of the band was to provide entertain- ment. The other was to build character. When one plays in such an organization, he soon learns the value of cooperation. However, the musician ' s life did not consist wholly of work. There were a number of par- ties given this year, and the many trips the band took provided much enjoyment for the band mem- bers. Mr. Sellemeyer entertained all the band mem- bers with his annual party, January thirteenth. A six-o ' clock luncheon was served by Miss Worth- man, assisted by the Home-Economics girls. Games were played in the band room. After the prizes were awarded, dancing was enjoyed. The guests included the School Board, Mr. Brown, his assistant, Mr. Krick, and his assistant. The High School Band has been growing rapidly and this year numbered fifty. The mem- bers of the band were all veteran players who were selected from the Girls ' and the Boys ' Bands. Last fall, five of the girls from this band were fortunate in being accepted by the Music Com- mittee of Indiana University to play during the State Fair. Four girls, Monica Schmitt, clarinet ; Harriet Gilson, drum; Betty Fuhrman, oboe; and Anna Brandyberry, saxophone ; played with the All-State Band. Helen Jeane Kohls, trombone, played with the All-State orchestra. This was a great experience and honor for both the girls and their director. Eight seniors, Betty Hunter, Bill Hunter, Mary Steele, Helen Jeane Kohls, Har- riet Gilson, Ruth Beineke, Bob Schnitz, and Ralph Scott, received emblems for their band sweaters. All of these had been in the High School Band for either three or four years. The Boys ' Band had about thirty members. This band took its share of the load of playing for games, concerts, and the Street Fair. The offi- cers of this band were John Gerber, Bob Gentis, and Paul Holle. The Girls ' Band was proud of the fact that it was the first all-girl band to be organized in this state. This band was the most active, du r- BA XD Front Row: Drum Major Pat Moser, Roberta Cotfelt, Lois Baughman, AUue Yost, Mar- jorie JliUer, Betty Burke, Robert Gentis, Robert Mann. Second Row: Jaclt Graham. Max Hear e, Gerald Liglit, I aures Meyer, Arthur Poling, Earl Bromer. Third Row: Helen Jeane Kohls. Kath ryn Weiland, Richard Buckley, Honora Schmitt, Bonnie Fryback, Anna Brandyljerry, Patsy McConnell. r4 Fifty-Eight the Band ing the summer time, of the three school bands. Last summer it went to the following places: to Michigan City, for the Water Carnival; to Fort Wayne, for the Northwest Caravan Parade; to Indianapolis, for the State Legion Convention ; to Dunkirk, for the Tri-State Red Men ' s Conven- tion; to Fort Wayne, for the Armistice Day Par- ade; to Bluffton, for the Street Fair; to Berne, for concerts ; and to Van Wert, for the Peony Festival. The officers of this band were Helen Jeane Kohls, Mary Steele, and Ruth Beineke. All the bands had the same style of uniforms : red jackets, capes and hats, white skirts or trous- ers, and white shoes. The girls all wore red ank- lets, which caused much comment as they march- ed along. These uniforms were as familiar to the students of the high school as were the foot- ball or basketball suits. These snappy outfits and brave musicians were tried in every kind of weather, varying from the terrific heat during some of the summer to the bitter cold wind and rain in the fall and winter. The drum major ' s uniform was also red and white to conform with the color scheme of the rest of the band. Patricia Moser, a blonde junior lass, lead the High School and the Girls ' bands. Pat made a very attrac- tive leader, and both bands appreciated her very much. Miss Worthman, an ardent sponsor of the band, was very well liked by all the band members. She aided them in their parties and accompanied them on a few of their long- ei trips. To Mr. Sellemey- er we tip our hats. He not o n 1 y organized both the Girls ' and the Boys ' bands but he has made each a suc- cessful organization. He also reorganized the High School Band and increased its play- ing ability so much that it is now welcom- ed everywhere enthus- iastically. He had over a hundred pupils to teach every week, which kept him very busy. Patriria ;Moser There were three regular band practices a week. However, these were not classed as work by the members of the bands but were looked for- ward to each week with pleasure. Each one en- joyed fitting in his own small link to the great bracelet of music. BA D Front Row: P.alph Scott, Marilyn Bonifas, Patricia Bohn. Kathleen Fryback, Rose Marie Stanley, Mary Jean Tricker, Irene Broo ks, Ruth Beineke, Warren Harden. Second Row: Betty Fuhrman. Patricia Garard, Donna Kraft, Annis May Merrinian, Joan Xoonan, Maxine Hilton, Phyllis Hunter, Di rector -Albert Sellemeyer. John Gerber. Top Row: Bob Schnitz, Harriet Gilson, Mary Steele, Flora Belle Kohls. Paul Holle, Dick Golilner, Bill Hunter, Betty Hunter. Fifty-iVinc GROWING UP By Jean Provence Presented By Decatur High School Senior Class At The Junior-Senior High School Auditorium Thursday Night, February 2, 1939 8:00 O ' CLOCK P. M. —CHARACTERS— Penny Johnson, something of a tomboy Harriet Gilson Mr. Johnson, her father Ralph Scott Ellen Johnson, an older sister Eileen Odle Mrs. Johnson, Penny ' s mother Kathryn Yager Mrs. Rose, a flibbertigibbet Ethel Worthman Mrs. Stevens, of the best people Betty Hunter Bobby Stevens, her darling son Bill Hunter Fred Stevens, an older son Jack Tricker Mr. Stevens, Pop ' s employer Darwin Leitz O ' Malley, an officer of the law Paul Neidigh Off-stage voice of radio announcer _ James Christen The Scene The entire action of the play takes place in the living room of the Johnson home. The Time Act I — Late afternoon in spring. Act n — Afternoon. Several weeks later. Act in — Evening. After thirty days. Director Mildred Worthman Assistant Directors Flora Marie Lankenau, Florence McConnell Business Manager Bill Spahr Stage Manager Robert Schnitz It ' s nil in ;r««iiiB I i I he 1:1 tsikrs .-i Iiiiuil It liapid ' ii.s ill till ' liest of liliiiilics Jliss Vortliiiiaii siiuJ her as.sistaiils Sixty SMART BOY A Farce Comedy in Three Acts By Dana Thomas Presented by Decatur High School Junior Class At The Junior-Senior High School Auditorium Friday Night, April 14, 1939 8:00 O ' CLOCK P. M. —CHARACTERS— Henry Walters, proprietor of the Walters ' Hotel Robert Eichhorn Abigail Walters, his wife Kathleen Fryback Clark Starrett, a conceited young man — Robert Stapleton Mrs. Belinda Squire, who hears only the important things Eileen Bowman Sally Mathews, Lake Arbor ' s frivolous milliner Patricia Moser James Montgomery Hardwicke, a prophet without honor in his home town William H. Brown Gwendolyn Aubrey, manager for Hollywood star Barbara Jeane Duke Theodore Von Vollenhoven, a temperamen- tal director John Gerber Leslie Saber, the star Peggy Gaunt Nat Gill, Lake Arbor ' s first citizen __ Robert Gentis The Scene The entire action of the play takes place in the lobby of a small town hotel, somewhere in Colo- rado. The Time Act I — Five-thirty in the evening. Act H — Scene I — Noon the following day. Scene H — Early evening of same day. Act HI — Noon of the next day. Director Eloise Lewton Assistant Directors Anna Brandyberry, Phyllis Hunter Business Manager Ned Johnson Stage Managers _ Edward Beavers, Richard Schnitz ' •1 oiir vr:i| , ileiir Luke Arbor jtrf ' Holly vood K(K i:ili e r iiiiiif room is (►pen at 11 o ' clook! The eiilire eaNt iMwes Sixty-One Rivals of Winchell and Thompson RAVELING S STAFF Seated: Richard Hammond, Gladys Miller, K uth Beineke, Barbara Burk, Dixie Miller, Katherine Knapp, Marjorie Massonne, Jean Zimmerman, Rob ert Stapleton. Standing; Earl Bromer, Jack Tricker. Lew !,«: Koldeway, Ralpli S ' ott, Robert Gentis. William Spalir, Jolin McConnell. Remember the night of the senior class play ? I can still see those beautiful shiners Pen- ny gave Bobby. And that memorable night when our Yellow Jackets defeated those Bluffton Tig- ers in our gym. Such are the reflections of a senior of ' 39 as he leafs through this edition of the Ravelings. With Commencement on May 25, 1939, the curtain fell on another year of activity at Decatur High. Only memories of good times, hard work, thrilling games, and dramatic mo- ments remain. If this book helps bring back those memories, the efforts of the Ravelings staff will not have been in vain. Jack Tricker, business manager, and his assistants, Dixie Miller and Earl Bromer, secur- ed the advertising for the Ravelings. These sub- scriptions were very important in balancing ye olde budget. Ralph Scott, assisted by Robert Gentis, was constantly dashing from the school to the studio and back again. It was his duty as photography editor to make arrangements for all the pictures that were taken. Bill Spahr, his assistant, Richard Hammond, and their cameras were inseparable. They were responsible for the snaps found throughout this book. Sports play- ed an important part in the activities of D. H. S. in ' 38 and ' 39. John McConnell recorded the boys ' sports. He was assisted by Robert Stapleton. The girls participated in athletics, too. The girls ' sports editor was Katherine Knapp, and her assistant was Jean Zimmerman. Ruth Beineke filled the capacity of art editor. Marjorie Masson- ne and Barbara Burk served as write-up editors. They were responsible for typing copy to be sent to the printers. Gladys Miller, ably assisted by Lewis Koldeway, supervised the book in general. Mr. Anderson and Miss Worthman were the two very capable faculty advisors. Miss Lewton cheerfully acted as the official proof reader. The services of these faculty members were indispen- sable in the planning and publishing of this edi- tion of the Ravelings. The official members received valuable assist- ance from many other faculty members and students. All the aforementioned individuals worked together to change the dummy, which was simply ruled lines, into the Ravelings of ' 39. They be- gan their work almost as soon as school opened in September, and it continued practically all year. Here is the result of their efforts, the finished product. May it meet with your ap- proval. u Sixty-Two Added Attractions The Lombards after their performance .... The coaches look the boys over .... A couple of seniors. Did someone say dignified? ???.... Jim and Johnny warming up ... . Moving over .... Bill Santa Claus Spahr says, Merry Christmas .... The feetball boys practice .... Free parking for students only .... There ' s no place like home .... Still they come .... Now for a fireside chat .... More moving scenes .... Earle Albert Row- ell of Chicago, who spoke on narcotics. sixty-Three Act III -Advertisers The advertisers play stellar roles in this pro- duction. Without their subscriptions, balancing the budget would undoubtedly be a very diffi- cult problem. These business men were always willing to help and to cooperate with the students in every way. Through their efforts, the Stud- ent Day Sale, which was sponsored by the senior class, was a very successful and profitable under- taking. The Ravelings staff wishes to take this opportunity to express their sincere and whole- hearted thanks. Second Street, the busiest thorough- fare in Decatur. Index to Advertisers Page Adams, Cort, Madison Theatres. _67 Andress, Dr. Roy 92 Appelman ' s Grocery 74 Archbold, Dr. Roy 77 Ashbaucher ' s Tin Shop 75 Auto Electric Garage 73 Bessie ' s Beauty Shop 82 Bixler, Dr. N. A. 77 Black, S. E. 84 Blue Creek Dairy 71 Bob ' s 73 Boknecht ' s Service Station 92 Boston Store 84 Burk ' s Elevator 76 Citizen ' s Telephone Co. 87 City Light Power Plant 91 Cline ' s 74 Cloverleaf Creameries, Inc. 88 Commercial Print Shop 84 Decatur Daily Democrat 94 Decatur Floral Co. 78 Decatur Laundry Dry Cleaning 73 Decatur Lumber Co. 72 Decatur Shoe Hospital 92 DeVor, Dr. Harold 83 Douglas, C. A., Company 75 Edward ' s Studio 68 Elberson ' s Service Station 87 Ellsworth ' s Beauty Shop 83 First State Bank 81 Fort Wayne Engraving Co. 93 Frohnapfel, Dr. H. 82 Gamble ' s Store 92 Gass, E. F., Store 74 Gerber ' s Meat Market 75 Gillig Doan 89 Goodyear Service 92 Green Kettle 82 Harry ' s Shoe Repair 79 Hilyard ' s Gulf Station 74 Home Grocery 77 Hon-E-Krust Baking Co. 79 Hotel Beauty Shoppe 75 Holthouse Drug Co. 88 Holthouse, Schulte Co. 89 Ideal Dairy Co. 85 Jim ' s Service 78 Johnson, Roy S. 79 Keller ' s Jewelry Store 81 Page Kirsch, P. Son 80 Knapp ' s Service Station 70 Kocher Lumber Coal Co. 88 Kolter ' s Grocery 83 Kohne Drug Store 82 Lee Hardware Co. 70 Lose ' s Barber Shop 83 Lose Brothers 90 Macklin, Phil L. Co. 76 Marc-Saul 82 McConnell, F. Son 74 Mi-Lady Beauty Shop 82 Morris, Dr. J. E. 74 Morris 5 10c Store 87 Mutschler ' s Meat Market 78 Mutschler ' s Packing Co. 90 Newberry 5 10c Store 83 Niblick Co. 84 Nichols ' Shoe Store 79 Northern Ind. Public Service 72 Oliver ' s Beauty Shop 83 Patterson, Dr. Fred 77 People ' s Restaurant 86 Peterson Clothing Co. 70 Porter Tire Co. 92 Pumphrey ' s Jewelry Store 85 Rentz Florists 74 Riverside Super Service 73 Ruth ' s Beauty Shop 76 Schafer ' s 79 Schmitt, Al. D. 67 Sheets Bros. 71 Smith, B. J., Drug Co. 78 Smith, Leland, Insurance 70 Snyder ' s Diner 91 Sprague Furniture Store 91 Staley ' s 69 Suttles-Edwards Co. 85 Sutton Jewelry Store 80 Teeple, David F. 83 Vance Linn 87 Wall ' s Bakery 77 Walters, C. L. 82 Wemhoff Monumental Works 77 Wertzberger ' s Confectionery 82 West End Restaurant 74 White, Vivian, Beauty Shop 77 Yost Bros. 86 Zwick Funeral Home 80 OIC= Z !0 Responsibility AL. D. SCHMITT MOTOR SALES AUTOMOBILE SERVICE • Sixty-Peven The Photographs in This Book Were Made By ED WARDS ' STUDIO PHCmo GRAPHS Sixty-Eight STALEY ' S CONFECTIONERY HOME MADE ICE CREAM AND SHERBERT 142 SOUTH SECOND STREET PHONE 205 Sixty-Nine Leland Smith Insurance Agency DISTRICT AGENT State Automobile Insurance Ass ' n. Decatur PHONE 140 Indiana LEE HARDWARE COMPANY DEALERS IN Hardware, Electric Sweepers, Washing Machines and Economy. PHONE 41 rK-: -: The Boys Always Stop at Kiiapps for Better Service. KNAPP SERVICE STUDENT ' S STORE Everything New in Student ' s Clothes. PETERSON CLOTHING CO. Seventy For People Who Care Sheets Brothers Cleaners PHONE 359 When In A Hurry — Think Of Us 2 HOUR SERVICE You Know Where to Come after You ' ve Tasted Some — HOME-MAID ICE CREAM BLUE CREEK DAIRY Seventy-One L©G DO THE 4 BIG JOBS COOKING REFRIGERATION HOUSE HEATING WATER HEATING Northern Indiana Public Service Company C. A. STAPLETON, Local Maiuiger Home of Homes Own Your Own Home Decatur Lumber Company Seventy-Two Congratulations to the Class of 1939 Decatur Laundry Dry Cleaners Phone 134 209 West Jefferson St. WE CALL FOR AND DELIVER We Specialize In Rug Cleaning EAT and DRINK — at — Bob ' i iMKf , -CZW JS.sK .mi MIHNMWMMiKIW BOSS COHFECliCNEJit.- RIVERSIDE SUPER - SERVICE See us for your body, fender, and paint work! OPEN DAY AND NIGHT PHONE 741 JACK ELLSWORTH, Prop. Seventy-Three A Good Place to Go CLINE ' S Grilled Hamburgers Malted Milks — Ice Cream Carmelcrisp — Potato Chips Cloverleaf Products DR. J. E. MORRIS DENTIST X-RAY GAS K, of C. BUILDING Phones: Office 472 — Res. 1053 HOURS S to 11:30 — 1:00 to 5 Closed Wednesday Aftenioons WEST END RESTAURANT Exclusive Ladies Ready-toWear Shop for Beautiful Clothes and Hosiery l c TOREj Qy ftLiiy APPELMAN ' S GROCERY F. McCONNELL and SONS Jobbers and Wholesalers TOBACCO — CIGARS AND CONFECTIONS Phone 214 COMPLIMENTS OF HILYARD GULF STATION Say It With Flowers PHONE 300 1315 West Adams SL FLOWERS BY WIRE Seventy-Four ASHBAUCHER ' S TIN SHOP Warm Air Furnaces and Stokers. Asbestos, Ce- ment, Shingles, and Sid- ing. Sheet Metal of All Kinds C A. DOUGLAS COMPANY Dry Goods, Ready-to-Wear Shoes and Millinery 103 NORTH SECOND ST. DECATUR, INDIANA The Recognized Beauty Shop All Work Done by Experienced Operators CORNER THIRD AND MADISON STREETS HOTEL BEAUTY SHOPPE Ireta Egley, Prop. PHONE 57 GERBER ' S MEAT MARKET Finest Meats and Groceries 105 South Second Street PHONE 97 . %} Seventy-Klve PHIL L MACKLIN CO. Authorized CHRYSLER and PLYMOUTH Dealers 232 West Madison St. Phone 80 You Will Always Find You Get The Best If You Work With Burk Burk Elevator Company TELEPHONE 25 GRAIN — SEEDS — FEEDS — COAL — HAY Seventy-Six WALL ' S BAKERY We Cater To All Special Occasions PHONE 34G RUTH ' S BEAUTY SHOPPE All Work Guaranteed PHONE 116 HOME GROCERY It ' s risky to pay more and risky to pay less. JOHN STULTS, Prop. VIVIAN WHITE BEAUTY SHOPPE Eugene Permanents A Specialty 206 S. Second St. Phone 255 VIVIAN WHITE. Prop. ROY ARCHBOLD DENTIST X-RAY DIAGNOSIS Phones 164 and 176 HOURS S to 11 — 12 to 5 Closed Wednesday Afternoons Plant equipped with pneumatic tools. Office and Works 313 Monroe St. WEMHOFF MONUMENTAL WORKS MARBLE MONUMENTS STATUARY ART GRANITE Phones 395 Decatur, Indiana FRED PATTERSON DENTIST X-RAY DIAGNOSIS 212 South Second Street PHONES Office .343 Home 241 N. A. BIXLER OPTOMETRIST EYES EAMINED GLASSES FITTED Seventy-Seven To Make Your Car Last Longer — Drop In At JIM ' S SERVICE STATION THE B. J. SMITH DRUG CO. THE REXALL STORE Drugs, Medicines. Toilet Articles, Stationery, Wall Paper. Paints. 106 Phones 107 FREE DELIVERY TO ALL PARTS OF THE CITY MEATS and GROCERIES MUTSCHLER MEAT MARKET DECATUR FLORAL CO. Nuttman Ave. - PHONE 100 Seventy-KIght HARDWARE HOUSE FURNISHINGS WASHING MACHINES HARNESS STOVES RUGS FURNITURE CHINA GLASSWARE PHOENIX HOSE DRY GOODS When In Need Of Shoes Think Of NICHOLS ' SHOE STORE Eat Hon-E-Krust Bread ! HON-E-KRUST Baking Co. PHONE 1 ROYS. V JOHNSON Auctioneer HARRY ' S SHOE REPAIR SHOP We Rebuild the Factory Way With Shoe Factory Equipment 162 SOUTH SECOND STREET Seventy-Nine p. KIRSCH SON OLDSMOBILE — HUDSON Sales and Service 17 YEARS YOUR LOCAL DEALER SUTTON JEWELRY STORE 210 NORTH SECOND STREET WATCHES — DIAMONDS — RINGS Use Our Convenient Payment Plan ZWICK FUNERAL HOME Fine Funeral Service Very Moderately Priced ' Night 800 AMBULANCE SERVICE PHONES I Day 61 Eighty PLAY SAFE Keep Your MONEY in The BANK Sound management, supervised by law, protects your funds. Deposit insurance insures each account up to $5,000. The finest steel and heaviest concrete safe — guard our vault. Police from the city, state and federal government are avail- able if needed. No place but a bank offers such security, and no place but a bank makes your funds so quickly available when ever you need them. THE FIRST STATE BANK DECATUR, INDIANA Established 1883 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Our Jewelry Speaks for Itself Keller ' s Jewelry Store Eisiity-One MI-LADY BEAUTY SHOP OPERATORS Freida Heyerly Stavenik Maxine Koons 1481 2 N .2ncl St. PHONE 52 CONFECTIONERY Sandwiches and Candy For Better Health See Dr. H .Frohnapfel Your Chiropractor Naturopath Have an X-Ray of your spine. Corner Third and IVIadison Streets PHONE 314 In Decatur Since 1921 MARC-SAUL LADIES READY-TO-WEAR and LINGERIE Phone 737 303 W. Monroe St. LOUISA BRADEN - V C. L. WALTERS ATTORNEY Rooms 5 6 7 People ' s Loan Trust BIdg. DECATUR, INDIANA WERTZBERGER ' S CONFECTIONERY ICE CREAM CIGARS and CIGARETTES MAGAZINES Fresh Salted Peanuts Daily 344 MONROE ST. BESSIE ' S BEAUTY SHOPPE OPERATORS Marlowe Hoagland Bessie Teeple Phone 737 303 W. Monroe St. COMPLIMENTS OF KOHNE DRUG STORE Eighty-Twi MARY OLIVER SHOPPE 828 PHONE HAROLD V. DE VOR Office Hours 8 to 1 1 — 1 to 5 X-RAY — GAS 157 S. Second St. Phone 245 Closed Wednesday Afternoons DAVID F. TEEPLE Fort Wayne and Portland Truck Line AUTO ELECTRIC GARAGE JOHN A. BRIGHT DECATUR, INDIANA Phone 444 Res. 983 Viola Ellsworth BEAUTY SHOP Individualized Packer Herbex Hair Treatments with Wall Plate Zotos Permanents and many others Phone 186 320 Winchester St. NEWBERRY ' S 5, 10 25c STORE 137 N. SECOND STREET COMPLIMENTS OF KOLTER ' S GROCERY A Particular Place for Particular People LOSE ' S BARBER SHOP Kighty-Three NIBLICK CO. DEPARTMENT STORE Deoatui- ' s Oldest Retail Store 97th Year in Decatur COMMERCIAL PRINT SHOP -of- FRANK DOWNS THE BOSTON STORE Coats, Suits, Dresses, Blinds, Rugs, Linoleum A Complete Line of Dry Goods 5. E. BLACK FUNERAL HOME 225 WEST ADAMS STREET Mrs. Black, Lady Attendant C. L. Weber, Assistant PHONE 500 Eiglity-Four Best Wishes to the Class of 1939 When You Get Married See Us For Your Insurance BETTER STILL! Tell Dad To Insure With Us ! Now ! SUTTLES - EDWARDS CO. DECATUR INDIANA TASTE THE DIFFERENCE 28 FLAVORS IDEAL ICE CREAM and BUTTER IDEAL DAIRY PRODUCTS NOAH PJCH, Prop. GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Pumphrey ' s Jewelry Store Eiffhty-l ' ' ive PEOPLE ' S RESTAURANT C. L. YOST A. V. YOST Phone 1071 Phone 446 YOST BROTHERS GENERAL CONTRACTORS Dealers In SAND and GRAVEL Use The LOCAL Product! PHONE 248 FOR COURTESY QUALITY AND SERVICE LET US QUOTE YOU ON YOUR NEEDS ! DECATUR INDIANA Eighty-Six For Convenience — An Extension Telephone CITIZEN ' S TELEPHONE CO. PHONE 160 ELBERSON SERVICE STATION WHOLESALE RETAIL Tydol Gasoline — Veedol Motor Oil — • Kerosene Distillate — Fuel Oil — • Tires — ■ Accessories PHONE 373 DECATUR Trade at the IVIorris Store A Good Habit to Form and A Profitable One, Too. MORRIS 5 10c to $1 STORE I?ishty-Seven KOCHER LUMBER and COAL COMPANY IT ' S DELICIOUS IT ' S DELIGHTFUL IT ' S ICE CREAM Let your confidence be your guide Mfrs. of Cloverleaf Butter School Books Supplies Wall Paper Paints Kodaks Films HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. NYAL DRUG STORE Kisiily-Eight From Season to Season You Can Depend Upon Us for Style Leadership. Holthouse Schulte Company GILLIG DO AN FUNERAL HOME 312 MARSHALL STREET 24-Hour Ambulance Service LADY ASSISTANT H. M. GILLIG J. M. DOAN Compliments of ADAMS, CORT AND MADISON THEATERS Kiahty-Niui THE MUTSCHLER PACKING COMPANY INCORPORATED WHOLESALE BEEF AND PORK PACKERS DISTILLED WATER ICE Phones: Office 382 Order Dept. 101 Stock Buyer 77 Lose Brothers RESTAURANT and BILLIARDS Ninety A MODERN MUNICIPAL PLANT SERVING THE COMMUNITY. €IITY LE IHIT AEB F©WJ J1 FL MT DECATUR, INDIANA Low Electric Rates Efficient 24 Hour Service SNYDER ' S DINER Just 57 Steps Off Second Street OUR SPECIALTY HAMBURGERS and COFFEE Open Day and Night . The Better Home Store FURNITURE — RUGS SPRAGUE FURNITURE CO. 152 S. 2nd St. Phone 99 a XiiiL-ty-One — PORTER TIRE COMPANY Firestine Tires — Tubes 341 Winchester Street PHONE 12S9 High Speed Tire Re-Capping COMPLIMENTS OF GOODYEAR SERVICE ROY H. ANDRESS CHIROPRACTOR COMPLIMENTS OF THE DECATUR SHOE HOSPITAL COMPLIMENTS OF GAMBLE STORE AGENCY 146 S. SECOND ST. COMPLIMENTS OF ED. BOKNECHT ' S Standard Service The covers on these books were designed by the S. K. Smith Co., Chicago, Illinois. Ninety-Two 4k EIIGR tWinOi ipyuihlL Sdutiomj I I uiere prepared FORT uiy%YnE EnGR;t¥inO company • E N G R AVE R S I LLU STRATORS ELECTROTYPE RS FORT lUAvnE, ino Ninety-Three r • • Schools, Boys and Girls.... Together make a great community. Items of news about your activities are of the greatest interest to our Family of Readers. 1 IN THE HOME EVERY DAY Decatur Daily Democrat YOUR HOME NEWSPAPER • • ■1 Ninety-Four Mottoes and Comments