Demotte High School - Keen Keener Yearbook (Demotte, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1936 volume:

THE KEEN KEENER 1935-1936 THE STAFF K cnneth Spurgeon Anna DeVries Evelyn Anderson Susie Bosnia John Middlecamp Anna Mae Moolenaar H enrika Schoonveld Mr. Alfred Ewart Editor . . . . Assistant Editor . . Business Manager Advertising Manager Sports Activities Jokes . . . . Faculty Sponsor VOLUME 1 PUBLISHED BY DEMOTTE HIGH SCHOOL DEMOTTE, INDIANA DEMOTTE SCHOOL 1 DEDICATION To those who liaiv made possible the securing of an education, zve humbly dedicate this book. NEW BUILDING IS STARTED Foi many years the DeMotte school has had inadequate space and facilities for regular school work and physical education. The opportunity to secure an additional building was afforded in 1935 when it was learned that as a I ublic Works Administration project the federal government would make a grant of forty five pet cent of the entire cost. The trustee, Simon Groet, and advisory board, C. P. Curtin, Ivan Cheever and Nick DeVries, backed by the people of Keener township, secured Walter Scholer, of Lafayette as architect and made application for a fed- eral grant, which amounted to $29,115.00. Without a protest, bonds for 935,000 on Keener Civil and Keener School Township were advertised and sold. These were sold on January 25, 1936, and contract was let to the H. G. Christman Construction Com- pany, of South Bend, Ind., on February 21, 1936. Construction began on March, 9, 1936. The new building will include a gymnasium-auditorium, three classrooms, library room, agriculture room, home economics room, assembly hall, lavatories, shower rooms, and a new steam heating plant for the entire school building. In addition the old building will be reconditioned and remodeled, thereby providing extra classrooms. W r hen the building is completed DeMotte will have a school building second to none in the county. W r e are proud of this accomplishment, which is due to the fact that Keener Township has been alert and taken ad- vantage of opportunities. The picture above shows Simon Groet, trustee of Keener Township, on March 9, 1936, taking the first shovel of dirt to start construction. To the right is R. G. Taft, of the H. G. Christman Construction Company; holding the flag is Ralph Hosey, federal representative, and to the left i s William M. May, principal of the school. Faculty Roll WILLIAM M. MAY Mathematics and Science. B. S. Indiana State Teachers College. M. S. Indiana State Teachers College. ALFRED EWART Social Studies. B. S. Indiana State Teach- ers College. M. S. India- na State Teachers College. S. B. LLEWELLYN English and History. Valparaiso University. ESTHER S. BRENTON English, Latin and Home Economics. A. B. Indiana State Teachers College. M. A. Butler University. ALURED M. LAMMEY Commerce and Industrial Arts. HARRY C. JARRETT English, Science, Music and Physical Education. B. S. Indiana State Teachers College. Faculty Roll ANGIE DE HAAN Fourth Grade. Ball State Teachers College. GLADYS EWART First Grade. Indiana State Teachers Col- lege. Valparaiso Univer- sity. CHARITY M. WOLFF Six.h Grade. Valparaiso University. MARY E. KESSINGER Second Grade. Ball State Teachers College. FERN BAUMAN Fifth Grade. Valparaiso University. RUTH MAC MILLEN Third Grade. Ball State Teachers College. Valparaiso University. Senior Roll THOMAS ABBRING Basketball ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36. Captain ’35, ’36. Baseball ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36. Junior play — Larry Eliot. Senior play — Pop Larkins. Athletic Club. Etiquette Club. PAUL L. BAUMAN Basketball ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36. Baseball ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36. Junior play — Ted Hartley. Senior play — George Forbes Athletic Club (President) Etiquette Club. SUSIE BOSMA Junior play — Mrs. Caroline Smythe-Kersey. Senior play — Property Man- ager. Etiquette Club. RUTH A. DEVRIES Junior play — Vivian Smythe -Kersey. Senior play — Missy Brown. Etiquette Club. Foreign Correspondence Club (President). EVELYN B. ANDERSON Etiquette Club (Secretary- Treasurer). Junior play — Assistant cash- ier. Senior play — Duty Worker. ROSE BOERSMA Junior play — Assistant sales manager, Cashier. Senior play — Ma Larkins. Etiquette Club. ANGIE DE HAAN Junior play — Mrs. Fanny Farnham. Senior play — Nellie Morrow. Athletic Club. Etiquette Club (President). ANNA DE VRIES Junior play — Assistant in clean up work. Senior play — Duty Worker. Etiquette Club. Senior Roll HARRY DEYOUNG Basketball ’34, ’35, ’36. Junior play — Mortimer Smythe-Kersey. Senior play — Jim Gray. Athletic Club. Etiquette Club. JOHN MIDDLECAMF Junior play — Prompter. Senior play — Stage manager Foreign Correspondance Club (Treasurer). FRANCES RUISARD Junior play — Charlie Hopps. Senior play — Sara Jane Lar- kins. Athletic Club. Etiquette Club. FRED SCHWANKE Basketball ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36. Junior play — Aleck Twiggs. Senior play — Jack Carson. Dramatic Club (President). Foreign Correspondence Club. WILLIAM GROET Basketball ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36. Baseball ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36. Junior play — Timothy Mc- Grill. Senior play — Zeke Stebbins. Athletic Club. ANNA MAE MOOLENAAR Junior play — Prompter. Senior play — Business Man- ager. Etiquette Club (Vice-Presi- dent) JDENRICKA SCHOONVELD Junior play — Sales Manager- Senior play — Property man- ager. Foreign Correspondence Club (Secretary). Etiquette Club. KENNETH SPURGEON Junior play — Publicity Agent. Senior play — Publicity Agent. Dramatic Club. Foi-eign Correspondence Club. VERONA TANNER Junior play — Nora Malone. Senior play — Odessa. Etiquette Club. Class History Being the Seniors of the class of 1D36 of the Dc Motte High School, we wish to bestow upon your lis- tanir.g ears the history of the class, beginning with Ihe Freshman year, dated September, 1932. In the first part of this month a group of twenty- eight enthusiastic, but very green, youngsters, entered ihe freshman class. After a time we organized and elected the following officers: Arthur Peterson, presi- dent; Thomas Abbring, vice-president: Fred Schwanke , secretary, and Kenneth Spurgeon, treasurer. Mr. Llewellyn was our sponsor. We then settled down to work for a time, but it was only a calm before the storm, for in the latter part of the month we were initiated in a very thorough way by the Seniors of 1932. After this we settled down to a routine of diligent study, in which we strove to do our best. Sometime before Christmas Nellie Carter, the first to leave the group, departed to pursue her studies elsewhere. Before the end of the year, two more members V slter Kolan rnd Edward Evers, discontinued their studies. In the spring we had our class party with all teachers present. A good time was had by everybody. The faculty this year consisted of Mr. Slabaugh, principal; Mr. Phelps, Mr. Ewart, Mrs. Williams, Mr. Llewellyn, I Irs. May. When we returned as Sophomores the following September two of our members, Jack Durant and Ber- ni ' -n Ifana wry, were missing from our ranks, for Jack had found employment and Bernice had moved to a different township. Dur’ng the year Bastian Boer, John Boezman and Junior Conrad decided to cease from the pursuit of an eduction, cither because of necessity or indisposition The year was taken up with hard study and the assimilation of knowledge. Our officers were: Thomas Ahbring, president; Arthur Peterson, vice-pres ident; Ruth DeVries, seere- t ry. and Fred Schwanke, treasurer. Mr. Riley was our sponsor. The class party, held near the close of school, wa c enjoyed as all school parties are. The teachers this yerr were: Mr. Slabaugh, principal; Mr. Ewart, Mrs. Wolff, Mr. Riley, Mr. Llewellyn, Mrs. Williams. A the beginning of our Junior year, we were both disappointed and deighted. Arthur Peterson and Wes- ley Mosier caused our disappointment by not returning to school. The cause of our delight was our new member from Walker township, John Middlekamp. Cur officers this year were: Thomas Abbring, president Angie DeHaan, vice-president; Ruth DeVries, s c e ' .ary, and Verona Tanner, treasurer. Our sponsor was Mr. Ewart. J,n due time our play, “Here Comes Charlie,” was hosen. After much hard labor, we presented it to th a public on February 26th. We had a large attendance and every person felt he received his money’s worth. Sometime before school was out we ordered our Senior rings. On the night of April 23rd, we gave a banquet in honor of the Seniors of 1935. Those who attended on- ‘oved themselves immensely. This year we had as teachers Mr. May, principal; Mr. Ewart, Mrs. Wolff, Mr. Jarrett, Mr. Murray, Mr. Llewellyn. As we began our Senior year one piore member dropped from the fold, for Cornelius Evers did not re- turn to seek the light of higher education. This year we re-elected Thomas Abbring as president; Angie DeHaan, vice-president; Ruth DeVries, recre ' ary, and elected Paul Bauman, treasurer. Mr. Ewart was re-elected sponsor. In the early part of October we received our rings. They were very nice and we were all well pleased with them. All the high school classes joined in a party for Halloween. The Seniors did the decorating of the hall, where the prrty was held. The party was adjudged a success by all. Early in February the class decided to publish a class annual. Although they were the first Seniors of D M. S. to do this, they entered the work enthusiastically. A staff was chosen and work on the annual be- gan. On March 2(Ph. the copy for the annual was sent to the printer. In due time they were returned to u- and distributed to those who helped our undertaking by purchasing annuals. Ou ' . Senior play. “George In A Jam,” was given on the night of April 13th. It proved a great success despite the evil influence attributed this day by superstition. Now, wi f h hearts glad that we have attained the goal for which we started four years ago, but also filled with pangs of regret that we must leave D. H. S., jvo are departing to take our places in the world. May we attain our goals in the world as we have our goals in D. H. S. Our faculty this year consisted of Mr. May, principal; Mr. Ewart, Mr. Llewellyn, Mr. Lammey, Mrs. Brenton and Mr. Jarrett. — Kenneth Spurgeon Etiquette Club This club was organized because some of the High School students felt that they needed instruction on this important and interesting subject of etiquette. The teachers, too, were anxious for the organization of a club of this sort for they could see a need for i t among the students, and there were many interesting and baffling questions of etiquette in their own minds which they wished to have answered. The teachers felt, too, that while they were preparing us for later life by teaching us various subjects, that we should also be prepared to meet any situation which might vise, to know just what to do and when. The club was organized October 10, 1935, with Mr May and Mr. Ewart as its sponsors. All the officers were elected at the first meeting and a committee w ’s appointed to draw up a constitution. The club was oiganized, as stated in the constitution, for the pur -ose of practicing and promoting proper etiquette. We began he organization with twelve members, all of which were girls. By the second semester, which began in Januaiy, six boys and one more girl joined our ranks, making a grand total of nineteen mem- bers. At our meetings we discussed and answered various problems concerning good manners. These questions can be classified in the following groups: 1. Introductions. 2. Introduction courtesies. 3. Behavior in Public Places. As a result of the organization and activities of this club many students have learned how to conduct them- selves properly and l.-.any have put their knowledge in to practice. The influence of this club is not limited to its members alone but has influenced the behavior of many students having no connection with the club. — Pearl Van Stedum. Etiquette Club First row (left to right) : Fearl Van Stedum, Marie Boezeman, Henrieka Sch ' oonveld, Angie DeHaan, Evelyn Anderson, Anna Mae Moolenaar. Second row (left to right): Paul Bauman, Ruth DeVries, Betty Lageveen, Rose Boersma, Verona Tanner, Susie Bosnia. Third row (left to right) : Harry DeYoung, John Konovsky, Ralph Myers, Frances Ruisard, Billy Bah- ler, Anna DeVries. Fourth row (left to right) : Thomas Abbring, Mr. Ewart, Mr. May. President Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Sponsors OFFICERS Angie DeHaan Anna Mae Moolenaar Evelyn Anderson Mr. May and Mr. Ewart Class Prophecy As my husband is Vice-President of the United States our home is located in Washington, D. C. One day as I was sitting in my garden I saw the postman coming up the winding pathway to my home. He handed me the mail and as I read it, I saw an article in the paper in which I had long been interested. This was the article: “Go up to Mars at very low cost. Keep up with modern times and explore the stratosphere by rocket. Stations at Chicago, New York and New Orleans.” After thinking about this matter for a few days I decided to go to Chicago and take the flight from there. The next morning I took a plane and arrived in Chicago about noon. I was taken to the rocket station and bought my ticket. I was to go up at about two o’clock that afternoon and naturally I expected much excitement. The man at the ca noix ' ' who released thd rocket, smiled as I took my place. Yes, I had seen that smile before. It was Paul.; tw e had a short conservation and then I entered the rocket and it was set into the cannon. Then suddenly I heard a loud noise and- noticed myself flying through the air. Some say these lockets travel a thousand miles hour, After traveling at a high rate of speed for several hours, I arriv- ed at Mars. Then I saw the toj lifted of? and I st.ep d out. Who should be there to greet me but Thomas Abbring! After talking to him for Several minutes I heard a whiz and another rocket came, which just missed Tommy and me. He then attended to hj« duty , while I stood by and watched. Who should emerge from the rocket but Hehricka? Thomas told us the name of the town, which was Rocketviile, and he also told us where we could go to i ff refreshed and rested So Henricka and I walked to the town where we found a small house before which stood a sign that read: “Come in and make yourselves at home,” and ws decided to do so. We knocked at the door and when the maid appeared we knew her to be Anna Mae Moolenaar. She seemed to be quite aged and after we had talked to her for some time she told us of the many troubles she had had. Her husband, John Middle- kamp, had been a very untrue and unfaithful mate a nd so she had gone to Reno and had obtained a di- vorce. So, she too went to Mars and had accepted the position which she now held. _ . f She led us to a pleasant room where we were made comfortable. Anna Mae soon returned and she told us that Tommy was also boarding at that house. She said further that William Groet was a proprietor of a restaurant in Rocketviile. She told us we would soon dine and for some reason or other she seemed very excited and eager for the time to arrive. Soon we were seated at the table and Anna Mae introduced us to the hostess, Mrs. Thomas Abbiing, the former Verona Tanner. She gave us a most hearty welcome and we talked all evening about our last year in the DeMotte High School, when we a s Seniors were looking forward to our future life in the world . Next morning Henricka and I decided to explore the new land which we had recently entered. After inquiring from Anna Mae the location of William ' s restaurant we made our way to his place of business. He was surprised to see us and from him we learned that he had married Rose Boersma and that, they had one son. He then informed us as to where they lived. We walked to their home where first we saw their ron. He toddled to the house ahead of us where Rose was standing in the doorway, waiting for whom she supposed to be strangers. We made ourselves known and had an old-fashioned talk. We soon left because our visit in Rocketviile wrs short and we wanted to see as much as possible while there. As we traveled on, we marvelled at the things we saw in this strange land. Soon we came to a bridge where an old man sat with stooped shoulders and bended head. I cast a glcnce at him, not paying much attention, thinking he was a total stranger. He, too, only looked at us. After we had passed, Henricka said, “Do you know who that looked like?” When I had given a negative answer, she said, “Harry DeYoung. But,” she further said, “Surely Harry wouldn’t be here, too, and es- pecially in such condition.” However, we decided f o turn back and take a second look at him. So we did and when wo returned we could hear him mumbling to himself. Then we could tell by his voice that it was Hany. We came near to him and told him who we were. A tiny smile came upon his lips and then he told us his story. And no wonder he looked so downhearted. I e said he had made a small fortune and when people started going to Mars, he, too, decided o go. So he withdrew his money from the bank and on .he way home was robbed of all the money he had withdrawn. Fortunately, since he still had a few dol- lars at home, he still insisted on going to Mars and this he did. So we invited him to the boarding house where we were staying and he came willingly when he heard Tommy was also living there. We finally persuaded lim to go back to the United States and tiy things over again. Through him we also learned that he had planned to marry Angie DeHaan several years be- fore that time, but she had changed her mind and had loped with a wealthy merchant to Tampa, Florida. The next morning I decided that while I was up so high I would go still a little higher by means of a plane. It was several miles to the airport so I was taken there by auto. The pilot stepped out of the han- gar and instantly I recognized him as Fred Schwanke. He, of course, was pleased to take me still higher. T entered the plane and who should greet me as stewardess but Evelyn Anderson. They were happily mar- ried and were making a comfortable living. They told me they had a pair of twins, John and Joan, who were five years old. We went for a ride and this proved a very interesting trip. Soon I returned to my boarding house and prepared to go home the next morning. After bidding my dear friends adieu, I returned t o the place where I had first touched Mars. While I stood there puzzled and wondering what to do, I heard men talking behind me and when I looked around, there came Tommy and another man, whom I did not recognize. He introduced me to Kenneth Spurgeon. My, what a different man! He wore glasses and was very tall and wore a lieutenant ' s uniform. Tommy hold me Kenneth had just come that morning and was intending o visit only a few days, as I had done. I then asked Thomas how I could return. He took me to a little station a few miles away, tied a para- chute on my back, and took me to the edge of Mars. I looked down and oh, what a sight! Nothing but space. He said, “Ready?” I said, “I guess so,” an d with that he shoved me and I went tumbling down, down, down. My parachute soon opened and I was ' owly going to earth. When I landed, I was standing beside a small strea n in the country. I saw a house close by, so I went there to ask where I was. I rapped at the door and 1. y the laughter I heard from the inside I concluded that this certainly must be a happy family. The Mrs. came to the door and there I saw Ruth! She was still young and happy and cordially invited me in to the house. There, seated around the table, for it was just time for dinner, was her husband, John Miller, a wealthy gardener, and their two children, both robust and happy Room was made for me at the table and during the meal I told them of my wonderful experiences a t Mars. They told me I was, at present, in Illinois, but quite far from Chicago, the place from where I had left to go to Mars. Directly after dinner Mr. Mil- ler took me to a nearby railway station. That afternoon I boarded the train and started for home, eager to tell my husband of the pleasure I had had in meeting so many of my Senior classmates. Af ter traveling many miles we stopped in a small town. I saw a cafeteria, so I decided to eat, since I was quite hungry. While I was eating, I saw a man and a woman at a table close by. They both appeared very happy over something which was soon to take place. Then by their talk, I learned that they had been in vited to attend a large banquet, held in their honor, as he had just been appointed Secretary of State in the United States Cabinet. Since my husband was Vice President of the United States I was quite interested in knowing whom this man was. So I approached them and introduced myself and then, to my great surprise I learned that the woman was the former Anna De Vries. However, I could not stay with them to talk, so I invited them to come and visit me in Washington. I arrived at my home about 7 o ' clock the next morning. When I entered the house, my maid told me that a woman had been there to see me and she had ask ed her to return sometime that day. She did return and, yes, last but not least, I knew this to be Frances Ruisard. She told me, since she was making an ex- tensive tour through the United States, she was eager, to see me, as she happened to know my presents position. She was head of a style center in Paris and was very wealthy. After she left I went to my room to think over the many pleasant happenings of the past few days and I sincerely hope we shall all meet again. — Susie Bosnia. “Now Tommy, Don ' t be so Stubborn! How Funny! “Whoa, Tommy! What a marble Game! What A He-Man! Jokes Mrs. May: John, what is a romance? John: I don’t know; I never had one. Mr. Jarrett: (In Science class) How was iron discov- ered? Marie: I heard Pa say they smeit it. Susie: I can’t study for these Sophomore boys! Mr. Lammey: You had better be studying for yourself anyhow. “Say, Walter, if you had five bucks in your pocket, what would you think?’ 1 Walter: I’d think I had somebody else’s pants on. Anna Mae: Now thafs a skyscraper. Anne: Gee, I’d like to see it wor - k. ? ? ? : Will you love me as much in chill December as in balmy June? Mr. Jarrett: More, darling. ? ? ? : How more? Mr. Jarrett: There’s one more day in December, isn’t here? Tommy: Why would I make a good tailor? Betty: I don ' t know. Why? Tommy: Because I’m such a good hand presser. May i I press yours? Class Will We, the Senior Class of 1936, composed of seventeen separate and distinct parts, living in and about the village of DeMotte, in Keener Township, County of Jasper, State of Indiana, being about to pass out of this sphere of education in full possession of crammed minds and super-human memories, do ordain, publish and declare this document as our last will and testament in form following: Paragraph I. We ask that all our debts and other expenses be paid as soon after our departure as can conveniently be done. Paragraph II. To our dear faculty we bequeath the perfect satisfaction that they must no longer con- tend with our whispering, throwing of paper wads and general commotion. Paragraph III. To our beloved principal, Mr. May, we bequeath the money that is left in our class treasury to pay his tuition in some good detective school, for we believe that a good detective will prove of great value in dealing with the classes that follow in our footsteps. Paragraph IV. We give and bequeath to our beloved sponsor, Mr. Ewart, our sincere affection, our deep- est reverence, our heartiest gratitude, and the whole unlimited wealth of our eternal memory. In an at- tempt at partial payment for all that he has done for us during our long years at DeMotte High, we make over to him, here and now, a heavy mortgage on our future in the Great Unknown beyond. It shall be his to watch every step of our upward and onward flitting — to note each trial, each attempt, each victory, each success and honor that we may achieve in the arena of the world — and to accept for himself as in- terest on our deathless debt, every ounce of the praise, every iota of the honor, knowing that it is all due to his faithful instructions. Paragraph V. We give and bequeath to Mr. Llewellyn the perfect satisfaction that he must no longer listen to our futile attempts to scan English poetry, and our thanks and gratitude for strting us into high school right as our Freshman Class Sponsor. Paragraph VI. We give and bequeath to Mrs. Brenton and Mi-. Lammey the profound admiration and ever-enduring friendship of the class of ’36, in individual as well as collective manifestation. Paragraph VII The following may seem but trifling bequests, but we hope they may be accepted, not as worthless things lavishly thrown away because we can no longer keep them, but as valuable assets to those who may receive them and a continued reminder of the generosity of heart displayed in our free and full bestowal : 1st. — Thomas Abbring wills his height to Eleanor Middelkamp. We hope she will have high ideals. 2nd. — Evelyn Anderson wills her Swedish name to ’earl Van Stedum. May she never disgrace the good name. 3rd. — Paul Bauman wills his ability to play the saxaphone to Daniel Walstra. We hope he collects no alarm clock in practice. 4th. — Rosa Boersma wills her bookkeeping ability to Alma Borman. May she keep good account of her- self. 5th. — Angie Dellaan wills her ability as a school teacher to Alfred Rice. May he teach the Golden Rule. 6th. — Anna DeVries wills her giggles to Charlotte Punter. We hope the laugh isn’t on her. 7th. — Ruth DeVries wills her ability to charm sophomore boys to Betty Lageveen. We request that she use it with discretion. 8th. — Hai ' ry DeYoung wills his basketball ability to Eddie DeVries. May he uphold DeMotte’s basket- ball fame. !)th. William Groet wills his big feet to Dorothy Beetsma. May she have good understanding in the foundation of all things. 10ih — John Middlecamp wills his power over freshman girls to Francis DeKoker. 11th. — Anna Mae Moolenaar wills her shortness to George Dykstra. Valuable gifts come in smull pack- ages. 12th. trances Ruisard wills her abi lity to play he part of a hick girl to Annette Terpstra. May jhc put it to good use. 13th. — Henricka Schoonveld wills her ability as joke editor of the Annual to Lillian Evers. We hope she has a sense of humor. 14th. — Fred Schwanke wills his preference for blondes to Richard Rice. May he have a happy life. 15th. — Kenneth Spurgeon wills his ability to grow a beard and a mustache to Billy Bahler. We believe it may come in handy as a disguise some time. Junior Class First row (left to right): Daniel Walstra, Billy Bahler, Pearl Van Stedum, Alma Bormann, Dorothy Beets- ma, Walter Huhn, Francis DeKoker. Second row (left to right): Marie Boezeman, Eleanor Middlecamp ' , Lillian Evers, Sarah Green, Charlotte Punter, Theodore Toppen. Third row (left to right) : Betty Lageveen, Arthur Bunning, Edward DeVries, Alfred Rice, Annette Terp- stra. Fourth row (left to right) : Robert Stickles, Richard Rice, George Dykstra, Mr. Jarrett, Robert Swart, Ber- nard Tysen. OFFICERS President Arthur Bunning Vice President Betty Lageveen Secretary Eleanor Middlecamp Treasurer George Dykstra Sponsor Mr. Jarrett Junior Class As a class of Juniors, we started the year of 1935-’36 with twenty-two members. We selected Mr. Jarrett for class sponsor. For our : lass president we elected Arthur Bunning; vice-presi- dent, Billy Bahler; secretary, Eleanor Middlekamp, and treasurer, George Dykstra. On September 25, we had a class party, which was a great success. Ihe four grades of high school had a Hallowe’en party on October 31. The Junior class was in charge of the entertainment. The Junior boys won the class tournament, held at the close of the basketball season. The Junior girls played the Sophomore girls with the result of a tied score. On the 17th of March, we gave our class play, entitled, “Marry Before Midnight.” The characters were as follows : Old Jen — an Indian Charlotte Punter Carla Camden — an heiress Pearl Van Stedum Sue Browne — secretary to Judge Pell . . . Alma Bormann Ophelia Ricketts — a Negro maid Betty Lageveen Bosco Jackson — a Negro gardener Billy Bahler Mi ' s Reba Pell — Carla ' s Aunt Annette Terpstra Judge Nathan Pell — Carla ' s Uncle and Guardian George Dykstra Stewart Pell — Judge Pell’s son . Walter Hut n Dick Haller — the chauffeur Arthur Bunning Rev. Elbert Teebolt — a minister Robert Swart Storm Cloud — a phantom Indian ghost. .Francis DeKoker Mary Wallace — the ghost of his dead wife. .Lillian Evers Carla Camden comes to Phantom Chief Lodge with the intention of marrying Dick Haller in order to get her father’s inheritance. Every time the ceremony is begun something happens to interrupt it. After much searching by Dick, who is really a detective, the ghosts who are making noises to stop the ceremony, are rout- ed out. They are Frisco Sam, disguised as Storm Cloud, his wife Molly, disguised as Mary Wallace, Stewart Pell, who is the leader of a counterfeiting racket, and old Jen, who acts as lookout for them. The play was a great success and was enjoyed by everyone. The class received $84.75 from the sale of the tickets. — Annette Terpstrn Sophomore Glass First row (left to right) : Jeanne Swart, Coral Stevenson, Doris Schwanke, Marguerite Wright, Lucille Dexter, Anna Boersma, Johanna Hoffman. Second row (left to right) : Melva Barker, John Konovsky, Ralph Myers, Sadie Peterson, Dorothy Zeck, Laura Kooy. i Third row (left to right) : Carl Spurgeon, Robert Akers, James Recker, William Shuey, Edward Grunwald. Fourth row (left to right) : Albert Belstra, Lloyd Carter, Edward Boer. Fifth row: Mr. Lammey. President .... Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor OFFICERS Sadie Peterson Johanna Hoffman Laura Kooy John Konovsky Alured Lammey Sophomore Class The Sophomores met and chose Mr. Murray for their sponsor. He sponsored the class for two weeks and then went to Elkton, Maryland, where a better position position awaited him. A new sponsor, Mr. Lammey, was welcomed into the ' class. For the class colors we chose pink and blue. The American Beauty rose was selected for the class flower. Arthur Budasz left the Sophomore class and a new student, Loyd Prowell, was admitted. September 18, 1935, the class had its first party. The party was c onducted in good order and everyone en- joyed a pleasant evening. Oc ' .ober 8, 1935, the class made arrangements for a masquerade Hallowe ' en party. All high school students and teachers were invited. The Sophomores had charge of the regreshments. A number of games were play- ed and a delicious lunch concluded the party. The party was acclaimed a success by all. November 7, 1935, Mr. May asked the Sophomore cl ss io give a Thanksgiving program. A play entitled, “Too Much Thanksgiving,” several readings and a Th anksgiving vocal solo composed the program. The pro- gram was enjoyed by all students and teachers. The class made arrangements for a Christmas party but didn’t get to carry out the plans as school was closed. January 7, 1936, the girls and boys organized their basketball teams to play in the class tournaments. Coral Stevenson was chosen captain for the girls, and Ralph Myers for the boys. The class chose as yell leader for the boys Marguerite Wright, and for the girls Robert Akers. The games were played March 10, 1936. The Sophomore girls defeated the Freshman girls by a score of 43-2. The Sophomore boys were defeated by the Junior boys by a score of 33-14. The girls played the final game Friday night, March 13, the game ending in a tie, the score being 19-19. The mottor of the Sophomore class is: “Honor lies in honest toil.” — Marguerite Wright. First row (left to right) : Reece Whitley, Harold Beetsma, Albert Terpstra, Max Bahler, Mildred Anderson, Dorothy Raska, Reka Eenshuistra, Maurice Struble. Second row (left to right) : Thomas Schoonveld, Angeline Boezeman, Eloise Childs, Mildred Tysen, Ger- trude Pruis, Jenette Knip, Johanna Sekema, Dorothy Walstra. Third row (left to right) : Mr. Llewellyn, George Suffern, Perry Coberly, Fred Moolenaar, Louis Segina, Theodoe Moolenaar, Leonard Mak, Earvin Ericks, Lloyd Hershman, John Nanninga, Wilmer Kooy. OFFICERS President Angeline Boezeman Vice President Maurice Strubble Secretary Mildred Tysen Treasurer Perry Coberly Sponsor Mr. Llewellyn Freshmen Freshman Class The Seniors held the freshman iniation party in Sep ember. This was an enjoyable evening with lots of ex ci ' ement. There were pranks, such as electric shocks, eating raw beans, and other interesting jokes. Delicious scfreshments were served at the conclusion of the party. On December 12, 1935, the freshman class presented an Indiana Day program for the assembly. The next day this same program was given for the Home and Garden Club at the home of Mrs. White. In planning for the Basket Ball tournament, Theodore Moolenaar was elected manager of the boys’ team and Max Bahler captain. The freshmen drew the Seniors to play. The Seniors defeated the freshmen by 44 points. Gertrude Pruis was elected manager of the girls’ team and Angeline Boezeman captain. The freshman girls played the Sophomore girls. The score was 43 to 2 in favor of the Sophomores. On April 1st, the class gave a party for the Seniors. This was a pleasant evening for the seniors, teachers and freshmen. Games were played and various April Fool stunts were carried out. After this a dainty luncheon was served by the freshman girls. Colors: Green and white. Motto: “Green but Growing.’’ — Angeline Boezeman. Eighth Grade First row (left to right) : Paul Sekema, William Rowen, Harry Boer, Rose Anderson, Ruby Myers, Anna Toppen, Mildred Hoffman. Second row (left to right) : Ruth Dexter, Emma White, Angeline Akkersma, Charles Moolenaar, Leonard Stoiy, Carl Punter, Gerrit Gravenstuk. Third row (left to right) : Alma Akers, Dora Wright, Dorothy Systema, Johanna Van Kley, Selma Recker, Marie IntVeld, Marie Van Keppel, Robert Huhn. Fourth row (left to right) : John Roster, Clarence Boezeman, Mrs. Brenton, Ernest Hershman, Chris Ter- -borg, Robert Evers. Seventh Grade First row (left to right) : Jean Evans, Jack Conlin, Robert Recker, Jack Evans, Gertrude Mak, Chris Wal- stra, Harland Shuey, Barney Van Keppel. Second row (left to right) : Charles White, Frances Stater, Margaret Bahler, Cornelius Swieringa, Gene- vieve Kooy, Shirley Stroup, Maurice Marshall, Gerald Knip. Third row (left to right): Cecil DeYoung, Samuel Frmstra, William Burrage, Harold Wicker, Grace Terp- stra, Virgil Barker. Fourth row (left to right): Mrs. Brenton, Albbert 3osma, W ' avne Oliver. Dramatic Club First row (left to right): Eleanor Middlecamp, Alma Borman, Dorothy Beetsma, Anna Boersma, Jeanr.e Swart, Doris Sehwanke and Coral Stevenson. Second row (left to right) : Mildred Tysen, Chariot ' e Funter, Annette Terpstra, Sarah Green and Perry Coberly. Third row (left to right): Kenneth Spurgeon, Fred Sehwanke, George Suffern, Ralph Myers and Daniel Walstra. Fourth row (left to right) : Albert Belstra, Walter Huhn, Robert Swart, Mrs. Brenton and Bernard Ty- sen. OFFICERS President Fred Sehwanke Vice President Robert Swart Secretary Annette Terpstra Treasurer Jeanne Swart Sponsor Esther Spears Brenton Dramatic Club The DeMotte High School Dramatic Club met and elected their officers on the 10th day of October, 1935. Mrs. Brenton was chosen as sponsor. The constitution that was drawn up in the year of 1934-1935 was read and approved. A few amendments were made hy this years group. The Dramatic Club was asked to give a Christmas pageant. We selected, “A Pageant for Christmas Eve.” The characters were as follows: First Narrator Coral Stevenson Second Narrator Alma Borman The Three Wise Men — Bernard Tysen, James Recker, Robert Swart. The Shepherds — Kenneth Spurgeon, Dan Walstra, Ralph Myers, John Konovsky, Albert Belstra. The Angel Walter Huhn viary, Mother of Christ Eleanor Middlecamp Toseph Robert Akers This pageant, however, was not presented. A scarlet fever epidemicV broke out, schools were closed two days before our Christmas performance was to to be given, and consequently we did not get to fpre- sent our pageant. Since we had practiced so hard, w 3 were quite grief stricken when we could not present it. A few small playlets were presented at Community meetings. “The First of December” was the open- ing feature of the Red Cross Seal Drive. Another vlaylet presented was “The Wedding Present,” a witty little comedy of three characters in which Jeanne Swart, Fred Schwanke and Kenneth Spurgeon took the parts to perfection. The club has been having programs presented at the regular meetings by various members of the group. This makes the club meetings both lively and interesting, as well as beneficial. In spite of the fact that we did not give our Christmas pageant, we feel that we have had a successful year. Here’s hoping that the members of the Dramatic Club of 1936-37 derive just as much pleasure and benefit from their activities next year as we have this year. — Coral Stevenson. Foreign Correspondence Club First row (left to right) : Jeanne Swart, Theodore Toppen, Henricka Sehoonveld, Robert Swart, James Keeker. Second row (left to right) : Fred Schwanke, Ruth DeVries, John Middleeamp, Lillian Eveis. Third low (left to right): Mr. Llewellyn, and Kenneth Spurgeon. President . . . . Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor OFFICERS Ruth DeVries Robert Swart Henricka Sehoonveld John Middleeamp Mr. Llewellyn Foreign Correspondence Club The Foreign Correspondence Club has for its object the extension of interest in the rest of the world, the further development of knowledge and diversion of thought to something entertaining as well as use- ful. The members, through their foreign friends ; be come familiar with the geography, political conditions and public opinion of other countries. The extent to which these objects are realized is determined by the diligence and persistence with which the members pursue the correspondence. As for the more personal aspect of the correspond ence, usually pictures are exchanged and well-known questions are discussed. Very seldom is there a person, to whom a letter is written, who cannot write English. There are, however, some queer terms and expressions in some of the replies. The club has been organized this year for the first time but very much interest is evinced, both by its constituents and other pupils. The coming of letters from other countries is eagerly awaited by those who have written. There have been replies from Italy, France, Belgium, Switzerland, New Zealand, India, England, and the East Indies. T here are several other countries to which the members have written but from which has, as yet, been no response. The letters to Europe require about three weeks to reach their destination, while a month passes before an Hindu or a New Zealand friend receives a letter. We have learned that in Belgium the leading political party is called the Catholic Party, with the Social- ist Party in close sequence; that during the winter in New Zealand the people often listen to radio road- casts from this country; that in India the temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit, and many other facts with which we were not familiar. We feel that this correspondence is very beneficial as well as interesting. Next year we hope to create more interest and have more countries on our correspondence list. Class Poem 1. To write the poem was assigned to me, However, it wasn’t my .choice you see. So if the music or rythmn be broken, Please remember these words in fun were spoken. 2. First on the list is Tommy, an athlete With broad hard shoulders and large flat feet. He is quite fond (between me and you) Of a fair-haired girl with eyes of blue. 3. Next is Verona, a girl with determination, Her kind is the backbone of a nation. She can laugh, labor, toil and grin, And when she ' s struck, she can take it on the chin. 4. Then comes Anna Mae, a wee small lass, Perhaps the tiniest in the class At present she isn’t so easily seen, But someday she may be a tall stately queen. 5. And now we shall speak of a boy steep’d in knowledge, We hope that some day he may attend college. He understands Greek and Latin it is said, This wonderful boy, I’ll tell you is Fred. 6. Next is Susie; we call her “Su,’’ With her around you are never blue. In her studies she watches her step quite close, But of Latin she is taking a double dose. 7. Angie, we believe, is sweeter than honey, Tho’ at times she is quite witty and funny. She is the girl that nobody can hate, Even though she has been putting on weight. 8. Next to be heard of is Harry, alert and able, As great a lover as the star, Clark Gable. No one will question his ability to act, And that he is fond of a Junior is an accepted fact. 9. In our play we called Frances. “Sara Jane,’’ Because she struck oil out on the plain. In our esteem she is a gift sent from Heaven, Even tho’ she has said, “I must go in — it’s nearly eleven.’’ 10. The next one is Evelyn, a Senior fair, With enchanting smile and lovely hair. She abides by the adage of sunshine and hay, She sleeps all night and works all day. 11. When Bill starts singing of Joe and Sally, The tune is carried right into the alley. We know he isn’t much of a gambler, But on his motorcycle he is quite a rambler. 12. Now we shall speak of a girl named Anna, Who, if she slipped on the peel of a banana Would probably cause her considerable alarm, But not if she fell in her sweetheart’s arm. 13. Paul dislikes English and despises Latin, For it causes his brain cells to start crackin’. If the Pontiac is gone his old Ford will do To hit a few horses and take home Miss Blue. 14 To characterize “Missy,” Ruth was our choice, Because she has such a lovely voice. She’s as refreshing as dew upon a lily, And a Senior true, for she never acts silly. 15. Kenneth is seldom in school found sleeping, For he studies his Latin and Bookkeeping. At present he doesn’t go wild over girls, But some day he may marcelle his own hair into curls. 16. Next is the namesake of the flower of our class, A likable, lovable, dark-haired lass. Since this is leap year she may propose, This wondrous girl I ' ll tell you is Rose. 17. Now John is a boy who will labor and toil, A. true and loyal tiller of the soil. His last name is Middlekamp, this you all know, And it’s possible that his wife’s name will bo Jo 18. Last but not least is Henricka, the dear, To think we must part with her brings a te?.r, We are confident that her life will be successful. Because of talents she has such a chest-full. — Thomas Abbring. Athletic Club Firs; row (loft to light) : Coral Stevenson, Virgil Barker, Jack Evans, Marguerite Wright. Second row (left to right) : Peail Van Stedum, Angie Dciia.an, Bet ' y Lageveen, Frances Ruisard, Alma Bar- r.-on, Johanna Hoffman, Billy Bahler. Third row (left to right): Mr. Jarrett, Francis De Kokev, Ralph Myers, Paul Bauman, Harry DeYoung, Thomas Abbring, Arthur Bunnirg, John Konovskv. — OFFICERS— Presiden ' Paul L. Bauman Vice President Betty Lageveen Secretary Thomas Abbring Treasurer Arthur Bunnirg Sponsor Mr. Jarrett The Athletic Club The two athletic clubs of the school year 1934-35, the boys and the girls clubs, combined in 1935-36 to make one larger and stronger club. The purposes of the club were determined as follows: Section 1 : To promote high school athletics on an intra-mural as well as on an inter-school basis. Section 2 : To promote a high standard of sportsmanship and fair play. Section 3: To promote means for the development of the body as well as the mind. Section 4 : To promote a spirit of cooperation in school affairs. Section 5: To promote a spirit of loyalty to the athletic teams of DeMotte High School. At the first meeting of this athletic club, which has been sponsored by Mr. Jarrett, the very important business of electing officers was taken up. The resp onsibility of the office of president was put into tho capable hands of Paul Bauman. Betty Lageveen, Thomas Abfcring, and Arthur Bunning were chosen as vice-president, secretary and treasurer, respective . Harry DeYoung, Marguerite Wright, Johanna Hoff- man and Jack Evans were appointed to meet with the sponsor and officers to determine the purposes and create the by-laws of the club. During the school term in which this club existed, it was active in many important functions. Last fall, on behalf of the school, they sponsored the sale of season tickets for home basketball games, offering a pre- mium of one ticket to each person selling $5.00 worth of tickets. Those receiving premiums were Thomas Abbring, one; Paul Sekema, one; Billy Bahler, one; and Ralph Myers, who also received a prize of $1.00 for selling the greatest amount of tickets, three. Also the club sponsored the sale of season tickets for the Kankakee Valley, Grade Team, “B” Team and Sectional tournaments. It had “No Smoking’ - and “Keep Off the Floor - ’ signs put into the Gymnasium and distributed basketball schedules. The club proposed and managed a class basketball tournament in which the classes from the seventh grade up took part. The Junior boys who won last years class tournament as Sophomores also won the boys’ tournament this year. The Junior girls, who also won last year, played a tie game with the Sopho- mores. Individual awards were to be given to the winning teams. — Betty Lageveen. “A” Basketball Team Standing (left, to right) : Mr. May, Alfred Rice, Ralph Meyer, William Groet, Mr. Jarretr. Seated (left to right) : William Bahler, Paul Bauman, Arthur Bunning, Thomas Abbring, Harry DeYoung, Richard Rice, Francie DeKoker. We Th” - Nov. 1 — San Pierre 18 1G Nov. 8 — Wheatfield 22 11 Nov. 15— Tefft 33 24 Nov. 15 — Medaryville 17 18 Nov. 22 — Fair Oaks 9 11 Nov. 26 — LaCrosse 30 16 Dec. 6 — Morgan Township 16 21 Dec. 12 — Tefft (K. V. tourney) . 29 16 Dee. 13 — Hebron (K. V. tourney. 15 19 Dec. 14— Wheatfield (K.V. tour.) 38 29 Jan. 10 — Mt. Ayr 18 26 Jan. 17— Fair Oaks 27 ?0 Jan. 31— Wheatfield 25 27 Feb. 7 — LaCrosse 15 37 Feb. 12— Hebron 34 32 Feb. 19 — Tefft 41 20 Feb. 21 — Hebron 23 11 Feb. 22— Mt. Ayr 43 18 Feb. 28 — Medaryville 24 54 Mar. 3 — Morgan Township 45 31 Mar. 6 — Brook (sec. tourney) . . 22 29 “ET Basketball Team Standing (left to right) : George Suffern, Mr. May, Maurice Struble, John Konovsky, Max Bahler, Perry Coberly, Mr. Jarrett, Albert Terpstra, Fred Sehwanke. Seated (left to right) : Edward Grunwall, Bernard Tysen, Albert Belstra, George Dykstra, Bill Shuey, Walter Huhn, Melvie Barker. We They Nov. 1 — San Pierre . .19 8 Nov. 8— Wheatfield .24 10 Nov. 15— Tefft .25 20 Nov. 16 — Medaryville .18 6 Nov. 22 — Fair Oaks . 9 10 Nov. 26 — LaCrosse .11 9 Dec. 6 — Morgan Township . .17 16 Jan. 10 — Mt. Avr .17 n 1 Jan. 13 — Kniman .22 14 Jan. 17 — Fair Oaks .23 13 Jan. 29 — Tefft “B” tourney 16 17 Feb. 7 — LaCrosse . 10 t) Feb. 12 — Hebron 18 19 Feb. 19— Tefft .14 It Feb. 21 — Hebron 19 18 Feb. 22 — Mt. Ayr 31 13 Feb. 28 — Medaryville 13 12 Mar. 3 — Morgan Township ' 17 16 Baseball Standing (left to right): Alfred Rice, Mr. Jarre tt, Paul Bauman, Arthur Bunning, William Greet, Robert Swart, Bill Shuey, Bernard Tysen, Richard Rice. Bottom (left to right): Walter Huhn, Francie DeKoker, George Dykstra, Melvie Barker, Thomas Abb- ring, William Bahler, Ralph Meyer. We They Fair Oaks 0 Wheatfield 1 Tefft 9 Tefft 3 Jokes Mr. Llewellyn: Robert, use the word peasants in a sentence. Robert: Pheasants is awfully pretty birds. Mr. Lammay: Fred, what is the average weight of a ham? Fred: One hundred pounds, I guess. Susie (to Frances) : I’ll pull your hair! Mr. Llewellyn (coming in the dcor) : My goodness, do you mean me? Mr. Llewellyn: Ru.h, what did you get out of “The Complete Angler?” Ruth: I got nothing but fish. (Don’t you think she’s a pretty good fisherman?) Paul ' s decrepit old car drove up to the toll bridge. “Fifty cents,” cried the gateman. “Sold,” said Paul. Eleanor: Are you sure you want to marry me for myself and not for my money? Bill: Just to prove my good intentions I’ll promise you that as soon as we are married I’ll l elp you get rid of your money as quickly as possible. Art: Can you recall a time in my time when I was afraid to call r. spade a spade? Harry: No, and neither can anyone remember when you weren ' t afraid to take one in your hands and use it. Angie: What s.veet sounds come from the water to- night? Tommy: Yes, the fish are probably running through their scales. Mr. Ewart: Sadie, what important event took place on February 22, 1732? Sadie: I ' m sure I don’t know, Mr. Ewart. I hadn’t been born yet. Harry: Miss, your train is . . . A Young Woman: My man, why do you say, “your train” when you know it belongs to the railway com- pany? Harry: I don’t know, Miss. Why do you say “My man,” when you know I belong to Betty? Mr. Ewart: Say, old man, lend me a five spot, will you? Mr. May: If you would save your money you would not have to borrow from your friends. Mr. Ewart: That’s the way I save my money. Johannah: Eddie, there’s a man at the circus who umps on a horse ' s back, slips underneath, catches hold of its tail and finishes up on the horses’s neck. Eddie: That’s easy. I did all that the first time 1 ver rode a horse. Ruth: (In a restaurant) I think it is a shame tint cattle must die in order to have this steak. Angie: Yes, it is tough, isn’t it? Pearl : Do you think hair dye is dangerous? Annette: I should say so. I know a lady who had her hair dyed a month ago and now she is married. Alumni Roll NAME OCCUPATION LOCATION Rosa (Feldman) Spriggs Grace Halleck Florence (Frame) Story 1918 Housewife Deceased Housewife College Station, Texas. DeMotte, Indiana Arthur Oosterhoff 1920 Chemist Newark, Delaware 1921 Merl Curtin Opal (Halleck) Williamson Gladys (Hammerton) Ewart Vera (True) Oosterhoff Assistant Auditor Teacher T eacher Housewife DeMotte, Indiana Crown Point, Indiana DeMotte, Indiana Newark Delaware 1922 Lawrence Bol Ida DeVries Irma (Drenth) Junckel Walter Enz Edna (Erwin) Russell Glen Hunter Beulah (Spurgeon) Hart Ruby Yeagley Athletic Director Evangelist Housewife Personnel Director Confectionery Manager Electrician Housewife Deceased Chicago, Illinois Amherst, Ohio Laporte, Indiana Cincinnati, Ohio Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois Rensselaer, Indiana 1923 Cora (Abbring) Bier Milliard Hart Agnes Terpstra Leighton True Anna (Woudema) Black Housewife County Auditor Deceased Embalmer Housewife Momence, Illinois Rensselaer, Indiana DeMotte, Indiana DeMotte, Indiana 1924 Elbert Cheever Gerald Curtin Clara (DeVries) Horst Grace (Dexter) Seegers Cecil Hammerton Floyd Kerlinska Leroy Stroup Jennie Woudema M cchanic Restaurant Proprietor Evangelist Housewife T nsurance Agent Oil Man Electrician Clerk DeMotte, Indiana DeMotte, Indiana New Philadelphia, Ohio. DeMotte, Indiana Roswell. New Mexico Kouts, Indiana Crown Point, Indiana DeMotte, Indiana 1925 John Bol Teenie (Bushman) DeKock Elizabeth (DeKock) Hammerton Caroline Hanford Eugene Hanford Office Worker Housewife Housewife Farmer Chicago, Illinois DeMotte, Indiana DeMotte. Indiana DeMotte, Indiana NAME OCCUPATION LOCATION Frances (Hewitt) Morgan Housewife f Hebron, Indiana Sam Kingnia Miller DeMotte, Indiana Willemina (Nanninga) Dexter Housewife DcMotte, Indiana William Swart Farmer Wisconsin Kenneth Yeagley Gertrude (Benes) Hofstra Housewife Chicago, Illinois Otto DeYoung, Jr. Dealer DeMotte, Indiana Abraham Halleck Train Dispatcher Hammond, Indiana Winifred Hammerton Clerk DeMotte, Indiana Elsie (Kooy) Zylstra Housewi fe DeMotte, Indiana Joe Smtrgeon Farmer DeMotte, Indiana Donald True Printer Crawfordsville, Indiana Rudolph Zylstra Clerk DeMotte, Indiana 1927 Jennie (Bushman) Stroup Housewife Sadie ( DeKock ) Ewart Housewife DeMotte, Indiana Harriet (DeKocker) Winston Housewife DeMotte, Indiana Helen Holle School Teacher Kouts, Indiana Martha C. (Oosten) Socks Housewife Columbus, Ohio 1928 Sophia Benes Student DeMotte. Indiana Edward Benson, Jr. Farmer Thayer, Indiana William H. DeFries Merchant Thayer, Indiana James M. Dickey Goodyear Employee Hammond, Indiana Mabel M. (Kooy) Hunter Housewife Rensselaer, Indiana Gladys D. (Putt) Andes Housewife Roselawn. Indiana Blanche (Sigler) Struhle Housewife Gary, Indiana Josephine (Tanner) Sargeant Housewife DeMotte, Indiana Maurice Tysen Student DeMotte, Indiana Dorothy P. Wells At Home Yirgie, Indiana 1929 Fred Akers ‘ Navy Long Beach, California Geneva (Barker) McDaniels Housewife DeMotte, Indiana May (Bosnia) Kampenga Housewife Chicago, Illinois Jean (Kobh) Wann Bookkeeper Shelby, Indiana 1930 Grace (DeHaan) Crawford Housewife DeMotte, Indiana H ' liry DeKock, Jr. Merchant DeMotte, Indiana Frances ( Hockelberg) Struhle Housewife DeMotte, Indiana Evelyn Hockney Student DeMotte, Indiana Feooa (Kooy) Benema Housewife Fair Oaks, Indiana Mildred ( Pettet) Miller Housewife LaCrosse, Indiana Harold Sigler Truck Driver ( hicago, Illinois Elizabeth (Sipkema) Hamstra Housewife DeMotte, Indiana Henry Starkey Waiter DeMotte, Indiana Marcia V. (Swart) Kingma Housewife DeMotte, Indiana Ella Terpstra Bookkeeper DeMotte, Indiana NAME Margaret (Akers) Mead Mildred Brown Kenneth Brown Charity (Erwin) Stevenson Hilda Hamstra Ruth ( Liskey ) Marlin Clarence Merritt John F. Pettet Ceorge Summers Frances L. (Summers) Dickey Mary Tanner Nellie Thompson Dorothy R. (Abbring) Hamstra Gladys Helen Bahler James W. Benes Alice (Bosma) Klemp Helen Dorothy Curtin ngie K. DeHaan Wentle A. DeKocker Bessie R. Duggins Lois J. (Granger) Jones C harles Wallace Groet Helena P. (Hanewich) Patridge Ronald Ed. Hockney Dale Thomas Hunter Gerald Kooy Ruth (Kooy) Kninseburg Ida Ausema Mary (Brammer) Buffenbarger Fred Brown Clarence DeHaan Arie DeKocker Lois Goetz Amy (Grunwald) Hadders Marguerite Kooy Wanda Koperny Lillian (Lamphier) Heier Louise (McGlinn) Meeker Janet Schwanke Michael Segina Irene ( T anGinkle) Scott Alice VanMeerren Catherine (White) Swart Anna Woudema Henry Zylstra OCCUPATION LOCATION 1931 Housewife Davenport, Iowa Maid Wilmette. Illinois laborer Wheatfield, Indiana Cashier Chicago, Illinois Stenographer Kenosha, Wisconsin Housewife Morocco, Indiana Navy San Diego, California Truck Driver Kniman, Indiana S eel Mills Gary, Indiana Housewife Hammond, Indiana House Maid Hammond, Indiana Roselawn, Indiana 1932 Housewife DeMotte, Indiana Stenographer Frankfort, Indiana Student DeMotte, Indiana Housewife DeMotte, Indiana Waitress DeMotte, Indiana Teacher DeMotte, Indiana Farmer Hebron, Indiana House Maid Gary, Indiana Housewife Tefft, Indiana Farm Laborer DeMotte, Indiana Housewife Gary, Indiana laborer Chicago, Illinois Farm Laborer Knoxville, Illinois Farmer DeMotte, Indiana Housewife Lansing, Illinois 1933 Clerk DeMotte, Indiana Housewife Crown Point, Indiana Farmer Crawfordsville, Indiana Farm Laborer DeMotte, Indiana Farmer Hebron. Indiana At Home DeMotte, Indiana Housewife Lowell, Indiana At Home DeMotte, Indiana Distiller} ' Worker Chicago. Illinois Housewife LeRoy, Indiana Housewife Muncie, Indiana House Maid Lowell, Indiana Laborer DeMotte. Indiana H ousewi f e Thayer, Indiana House Maid Crown Point, Indiana Housewife DeMotte, Indiana Nurse Maid Chicago, Illinois Student DeMotte, Indiana XAME OCCUPATION 1934 Dean Bahler Student Tresa DeHaan Student Jacoba DcKock v At Home William DeYoung Laborer Martha DeVries Student Milton DeVries Farm Laborer Verna Evers At Home ■ Marvin Epson Laborer Ruby Haas Waitress Kenneth Goetz Farm Laborer Fred Moolenaar Farm Laborer Johanna (Mosier) Morrow Housewife Ronald Mosier County Road Worker Harriet Punter At Home John Swart Student Henry Tan is Farm Laborer Betty White • House Maid 1935 Dorothea (Akers) Strack 1 Housewife John Benes Student Lester DeKoker Farmer Roy Duggins Farm Laborer Richard Dexter Student Edward Ericks Truck Driver Esther ( Hockelburg) Smith Housewife Lois Longstreth House Maid Mildred Lund Clerk Grace Seketna At Home Ahlrich Recker Farm Laborer Cornelius Tysen Farm Laborer LOCATION DeMotte, Indiana DeMotte, Indiana DeMotte, Indiana DeMotte, Indiana DeMotte, Indiana DeMotte, Indiana DeMotte, Indiana Chicago, Illinois DeMotte, Indiana DeMotte, Indiana DeMotte. Indiana Hebron, Indiana DeMotte, Indiana DeMotte. Indiana Hingham, Wisconsin DeMotte, Indiana DeMotte, Indiana DeMotte, Indiana DiMo ' .te, Indiana Hebron, Indiana DeMotte, Indiana DeMotte, Indiana DeMotte. Indiana GiffArd, Indiana Wheat field, Indiana DeMotte, Indiana DeMotte, Indiana DeMotte. Indiana DeMotte, Indiana MISSING