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

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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

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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.

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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