Dunkerton High School - Raider Yearbook (Dunkerton, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1920 volume:

OLD GOLD and BLACK 1920 BEING THE THIRD YEAR BOOK COMPILED BY THE STUDENTS OF THE DUNKERTON SCHOOLS DUNKERTON IOWA The Sophomore Class of 1920 of the Dunkerton High Schools dedicate this, Our Year Book, to those people in our community who are earnestly laboring to better the school conditions of the boys and girls of Dunkerton and the adjoining territory. Page two WHERE WE WORK Page three F acuity Creel A. Miller, H igh School He makes no friends who never made an enemy.”—Tennyson. Kathryn G. Burk, Grammar Room hen she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music.”- —Longfellow. Emma F. Wood, Intermediate Room to me the meanest flower that blows can give thoughts that do often lie too deep for tears.” —Wordsworth. Page our Milton F. Metfessel, High School “It is worth a thousand pounds a year to have the habit of looking on the bright side of things.”—J ohnson. Stella M. Wheeler Primary Room “If to her share some female errors fall Look on her face, and you’ll forget them all.”—Pope. Board §f Education H. W. Brant, President J. A. Campbell J. N. Fettkether H. L. Bellmer J. A. Dunkerton Louis Fressle, Secretary Page five , 0M ? , Page six Class Roll and Editorial Staff E d it o r- in -Chief Gladys Holdiman Business Manager Edward Gardner A Avert ising Manager Marvel Adams Literary Berniece Nesfield A thirties Claire Lamb Humorous Thomas Bond A rt Oscar Guyer Reporters Charles Penne Irene Penne Floyd Guyer Clarence Liebert Class History In tlie month of September, 1018, we, the Sophomores of D. H. S. of 1020, began our journey through the paths that lead to a High School education. Marvel Adams, Claire Lamb, Gladys Holdiman, Thomas Bond, Berniece Nesfield, Charles Penne, Edward Gardner, and Irene Penne finished the Eighth Grade together in the Dunkerton Schools and at the beginning of our Freshman year we were joined by Clarence Liebert. Mrs. Pearl Cruise guided us safely through most of the intricacies of a Freshman year in High School. September, 1010, found all of us back in school as Sophomores, reinforced by the addition of Hoyd and Oscar Guyer to our ranks and with Mr. Metfessel as our Principal. At the beginning of the second semester Mr. Metfessel resigned and was succeeded by Mr. Miller, just out of the Marine Corps. We are expecting a fuller history at a later date as we fully expect to be given the honor of being the first class to be graduated from the accredited Dunkerton High School of the near future. The Sophomore Class is fully organized with Thomas Bond as President; Charles Penne as Vice-President, and Marvel Adams as Secretary-Treasurer. Page seven Class Will Wc rlu Sophomores of Dunkerton High School of 1920. being of sound mind and memory, do make this, our last will and testament, hereby-revoking and making void all wills made by us heretofore: I, Gladys Holdiman, do will my secret of how to grow tall to Alice Owen and Melvin Goff. I, Marvel Adams, will my secret of how to stay thin to Dorothy Greelis. I, Irene Penne, do bequeath my secret of how to stay reasonably short to Norris Clark and Russel Brant. I, Edward Gardner, do will my habit of day dreaming to Martha Westlic. I, Oscar Guyer, do will my inclinations to whispering with the girls to Morton Franch. I, Thomas Bond, do bequeath my ability to eat candy in school time to Harold Owen and Grace Jefferson. I. Charles Penne, cheerfully give my studious habits to Miss Alice West. I, Claire Lamb, do give anti bequeath my love for singing to Clair Barlow. I, Clarence Liebert, will my way of blushing modestly to Roger Smith. I, Bcrniece Nesfield, do cheerfully transfer my ability to flirt to Fay Bartholomew. I, Floyd ( iuyer, do will my Geometric ability to Mary Rodgers. We, the undersigned, do nominate and appoint C. A. Miller, executor of this, our last will and testament, and desire that he be allowed by the court in which this will be probated to perform his duties as executor without being required to give bond. In witness whereof, we have subscribed our names and caused our seal to be affixed this, the 6th day of May in the year nineteen hundred twenty. (Seai.) SOPHOMORES D. H. S. 1920. To You The Freshmen At last, alas! here comes a class Who very few we thought would pass. They are so green that it would seem They had been out all year on grass. Just look at them, I do declare, Such specimens as these are rare, They should be placed within a case And taken to the County Fair. Such ignorance is hard to beat— V ou could not hide it with a screen. We hear them say, in childish way, Say, Mr. Miller, is green cheese, green? But then, poor kids, we’d have you know, Fhere’s many a thing you may outgrow. ’Tis very clear, in one more year. You'll never dare to be so slow. THE SOPHOMORES. Page eight turn ; (’, Class Organization President—Dorothy Greelis Vice-President—Russell Brant Secretary—Mary Rodgers Asst. Secretary—Grace Jefferson Motto— To Victory Through Hardships” Colors—Old Rose and White Class Roll Mary Rodgers Alice Owen Morton French Norris Clark Roger Smith Russel Brant Clair Barlow Charles Dundon Feme Stover Berniece Goff Fay Bartholomew Melvin Goff Alice West Grace Jefferson Harold Owen Martha Westlic Dorothy Greelis H On Sunday Night You sing a little song, And have a little chat. You make a little candy fudge, And then you take your hat; You hold her hand and say “Good night As sweetly as you can. Aint that a deuce of an evening For a great big healthy man ? —R. B. Page len Famous Sayings of Well Known Freshmen “There’s just one tiling that I like better than ice cream, and that’s jrirls.”—Clair Barlow. “Russel, Oh, how 1 love that name.”—Mary Ann. “A stitch in time may save embarrassment.”—Russel Brant. “If talk be music, I'm a whole brass band.”—Alice Owen. “I’m a modest little fellow, girls, but oh so nice.”—Fay Bartholomew. “Time and I wait for no man.”—Grace Jefferson. “Man wants but little here below—a woman less, she wants a man.”— Alice West. “I’m just as cheerful as my face shows.”—Roger Smith. “ ’Tis true that I’m inclined to chin and chat with all mankind. -Dorothy Greelis. “I’ve never heard a joke since I’ve been in High School. Harold Owen. “I want some one to make a fuss over me. —Martha Westlic. “I am a man more sinned against than sinning. Morton French. “The best goods are in the smallest packages.”—Melvin Goff. “1 don’t want no more box-sociable dates; I m afraid the Editor of the ‘Old Gold and Black’ might get ahold of it. —Norris Clark. Freshmen —1920 Today we’re naught but breshmcn, Proud of the title, too; For we compose a body That are earnest, good and true. Toda we’re naught but I reshmen, But we’re loyal to our school; We gladly cheer its heroes, And we seldom break a rule. But in the glad tomorrow, Our lessons almost done; We will be mighty Sophomores And ready for the fun. So today, though only Freshmen, We re laying foundations strong, To fight, right hard, life’s battle And sing the victor’s song. —Dorothy Greeeis. Page eleven Grammar Grades Eighth Grade Motto—“Bound to Win” Organization President—Naomi Brant Vice-President—Elma Magee Secretary—Randall Brant Class Colors—Pink and Green Elma Magee Naomi Brant Nick Wellner Randall Brant Class Flower—Pink Rose Melba Dunkerton Russel McNellis Irene Benzing Blanche Gushard Seventh Grade Grace Bartholomew Elizabeth Smith Howard Page Donald Bellmer Burrel Hazel Clyde Barlow Minnie Magee Joe Hazel Morton Guyer Lillian Shore October 2.—The Grammar Room had a weiner roast in the woods. October 31.—A Hallowe’en party was held in the Grammar Room. The children came masked. They guessed who was who and then played games. Refreshments concluded a most enjoyable time. February 26 and 27.—Seven took the county eighth grade examination, held in the High School room. Of these, five passed completely, another was prevented from writing all by having the mumps but will finish in May. March 1.—Two pupils moved away: Elizabeth Smith and Blanche Gushard. In sewing the girls have made pillow cases, bungalow aprons, middies, and hemstitched dresser scarfs. In manual training the boys have made bird houses, book raccks, tabourets, and library tables. In addition to these, individual boys have made supplementary pieces. Page thirteen Can You Imagine? Minnie: With nothing to say. Grace: Not studying. Elma: Being sober. Melba: Laughing aloud. Joe: In a hurry. Clyde: Not wasting time. Randall: Not talking. Russell: Talking with the girls. Lillian: Not blushing. Irene: Getting poor deportment. Naomi: With nothing to do. Burrell: Saying, “I don't know.” Morton: Not whispering. Howard: Not turning around. Donald: With nothing to giggle about. M Grandmother She lives on the old farm Among the fields so green, She never wished a person harm, Never did a thing that’s mean. She bakes the swellest cookies When you're tired pitchin’ hay, And her lemonade’s the sweetest That I’ve tasted to this day. She isn’t near as stylish As some women I have seen, But when it comes to cookin She sure makes them look green. And when you tear your clothes A crawlin’ through the fence, She never says a word to you ’Bout your wastin’ fifty cents. Grandmother is gettin’ old now, Her hair is almost white, She can not climb up to the mow, For she hasn’t good eyesight. But we will all stand by her, Though she’s gettin’ old and grey, For she has always stood by vis In her dear old fashioned way. —Elma Magee, Grade l‘(ige fourteen Intermediate Grades Fourth Grade Marie Magee—Busy as a bee. Maxine Bellmer—Working without ceasing. Hannah Wellner—A quiet little miss. Roger Dunkerton—There’s a deal of mischief in the lad. Glenn Slump—Always busy. Fifth Grade Frances Barlow—Working Arithmetic. Arlene Shimp—Never tardy. Anna Wellner—Doing her best every day. Wreatha FI inn—Sufficient in all things. Vivian Shore—Always in a hurry. Dale Shimp—Whistling is his accomplishment. Clifford Sisemore—Never forgetting to say “Please” and “Thank You.” Sixth Grade Colin Campbell—Never still. Warren Magee—Dreaming of Great 'Filings. Paul Fettkather—Playing Marbles. Wendell Dunkerton—Never idle. Clifford Hayes—The chief of the bat. Robert Davis—Our Young Historian. Berniece Fettkather—Watching Paul. Dorothy Dunkerton—Says little, thinks much. Helen Campbell—Always in the lead. Josephine Beehner—Playing games with Esther. Agnes Beehner—Studying spelling at recess. Esther Perry—Never naughty. Grace Barlow—Always sunny. Freda Dunkerton—Forever practicing writing. Page fifteen Primary Grades First Grade Lucile Brant Mike Beehner Vivian Bellmer Eileen Fettkether Mae Fettkether Clarence Haley Edward Lyons Gladys Trumbauer Second Grade Arthur Campbell Audra Flinn Carl Meyers Mary NcNellis Izelle West Marie Wellner Third Grade Elizabeth Beehner Hugh Fettkether Francis Holden Leo Hayes Maxine Haley Russel Rudolph Dorothy Shimp Floyd Spies Motto— It is ever true that he who does nothing for others does nothing for himself.” Happenings of the Year Pupils who moved away were Estella Smith, Charlotte Coddington and Emma Bailey. Pupils entering after the beginning of the term were Leo Hayes and Edward Lyons. A “Plum Pudding” was the Christmas entertainment. The three grades celebrated February 14th by having a Valentine Box. Page sixteen Page seventeen Sensational Rescue in Mid Air A September morning dawned bright and fair without a cloud in the sky. This morning was a very busy one on the aviation field for several of the men were going to make their first flights on this day. One of the men was very quiet, thinking about his flight. When the time came for him to start he advanced to his plane in a very nervous frame of mind. He climbed slowly into his seat and rather awkwardly fastened the straps that held him in his seat. His companions yelled a cheery “Good live and Good Luck as his plane left the ground. His plane rose higher and higher into the air until it reached an elevation of 4,000 feet. Then the plane suddenly turned to one side and entered into a nose spiral. It began to fall rapidly, and all the men on the ground looked horrified at each other as they watched the plane fall. They knew what would happen if the plane struck the ground. About 500 feet from the ground the plane straightened out and landed safely on the ground a short distance from the hangar where the men were standing. They all rushed over to the plane to see the aviator. Another aviator climbed out and stood grinning before them. “What does all this mean ?” exclaimed an officer, “1 thought John was the only one that went up.” “I climbed into the back seat thinking that John might need help up there.” “How did you straighten the plane? I thought all controls were disconnected with the second seat,” said the officer. “1 climbed over from my seat into the one where John was. He had fainted after he lost control of his machine.” —Charles Penne, Grade 10. Autobiography of a Base Ball M y rubber center came all the way from Brazil, was wrapped with wool yarn under a tension, this covered with a wrapping of finer linen thread, and over all this my maker stretched a horse-hide cover sewed together strong and tight with blue and red waxed threads. After a thorough inspection of weight and size I was passed as a regulation “Big League Ball” and guaranteed for nine innings of our National Pastime. Covered with tinfoil and closely confined in a small paper box 1 was put on the market in Cincinnati. Shortly after the season opened 1 found myself with hundreds of other base balls stored away on the shelves of the club house of the Reds at their park. After resting there for about two weeks I was given, along with three or four others, one of whom 1 had met before, to the umpire. We two balls had a very pleasant visit together but after the game began 1 lost trace of him and have not seen him since. The pitcher sent me spinning through the air and I went with a smack into the catcher’s mitt after I had been ticked by the batter. At the next throw 1 wras hit square and w as sent high into the air and I began to think I w'as never coming down. Before I hit the ground 1 got another shock when 1 banged against the high board fence around the grounds. When I was thrown again I was sent whirling tow ard the grand stand and as 1 struck the wire I tore a nasty three-cornered hole in my cover. I regretted this because I w'as beginning to enjoy the sensation of the trips through the air, but after being torn I was thrown out of the diamond and another ball was put in my place. Page eighteen I was later patched up by some youngsters and furnished a great deal of sport to them. They lost me out here in the deep grass and 1 have come to helieve that I shall spend the rest of my days here resting in peace. —Russei. Braxt, Grade 9. My Native Town Dunkerton, my native town, is situated on Crane Creek. It has the best scenery of any town in this vicinity, especially along the Creek. Since it is on the Chicago and Great Western Railroad it has become a shipping point for the country around. It has many good stores and a tile and cement factory, as the town is furnished with good water power. There are three grocery stores and a fourth one combined with a meat market, a hardware store, a drug store, a barber shop, as well as many other small stores. The elevator is situated near the Depot and there is one auto garage that has the agency for the Ford, the Overland, and the Oakland cars, and for Samson tractors. The Wells Fargo and American Express Companies have offices here. The B. and H. transport line runs through the town going from Oelwein to Waterloo. Dunkerton has one graded public school; the primary, grammar and high school grades being located on High School Hill and the intermediate grades being located in the old Free Methodist Church. There wras also offered this year a ten weeks’ Agriculture Course for those not regularly enrolled in school. There are two thriving banks here—The First National Bank and The Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank, the latter being just recently organized. There are also three churches located here: The First Baptist, the Methodist Episcopal and the Evangelical. The Postoffice has been recently moved from the Bellmer building to the building at the west end of Main Street. Ehe Postal Telegraph line runs through Dunkerton and there are also a Telephone Office and an Electric Light and Power Company here. There are two doctors in Dunkerton, Dr. Buckmaster M. D. and Dr. Strain, the veterinarian. The tract of land that Dunkerton wras built on first belonged to James Dunkerton and in 1887 was laid out in lots. Dunkerton has now become a thriving town of three hundred inhabitants. —Melba Viola Dunkerton, Grade 8. A Pleasant Evening One night after school the Grammar Room pupils and teacher went to the woods for a wiener roast. At four o’clock we started out for the woods, the boys going ahead to gather the wood and start the fire. When we girls got as far as my home we all stopped for a drink of water, so we would not get thirsty while we were gone. When we came to the creek, we found that we could not get across without getting our feet wet. Most of the girls went about a quarter of a mile out of their way to get across and when they arrived there they found the crossing no better than back where the boys had crossed. Elizabeth and I tried our luck crossing where the boys did. We, of course, got our feet a Page nineteen iittle wet by walking through the water and so did most of the other girls, because their bridge did not work as they had expected it to. When we arrived at our picnic grounds the boys had the fire built and were gathering thorn-apples, so some of the girls kept the fire going while others joined the boys in their hunt for thorn-apples. When the stragglers had all arrived we started to get supper. Our supper consisted of sandwiches, cookies, pickles, salad, grapes, marshmallows, and of course, wieners. We had a great deal of fun toasting marsh-mallows and roasting the wieners. At the conclusion of our supper we left for home. —Grace Bartholomew, Grade 7. How Mother Tree Celebrated Her Child's Birthday Once upon a time there lived in a big woods a big tree. Her name was Mother 1 ree. She had a great many children. Now it happened that Mother Nature had a little child that nobody was willing to take care of, for which no one could blame them because she was always fussing and scolding. Well, one day Mother Tree decided that maybe she could do something to please the child so she sent a message to Mother Nature by Professor Wind asking her to send the child to her with the Professor. Mother 1 ree bade Mr. Wind good-bye and told him to bring the child safely home to her. Mr. Wind sped off and brought the child safely to Mother Tree. Now what Mother Tree was going to do was to have a birthday party for the child. 'I'he day came and all the leaves said they had never before had such a good time in all their lives. All the woods praised Mother Tree because she had made the scolding child happy. Mother Tree was very glad also. —Dorothy Dunkerton, Grade 6. The Beautiful City Once three of my friends and I were out walking. We walked and walked until we grew tired, then we sat down to rest. When we were rested we got up and went on until we came to cross streets all paved white, one going south, one west, and one east. We followed the one going east and after walking a long ways we came to some yellow paved streets going south, north and west. We followed the one going south this time. We walked on and came to a lot of little houses. They were more like little coops than houses. The people wore little coats over their shoulders. They were about three feet high and wore boxed hair and had dark eyes. They ate nothing but bananas. They invited us in for the night but we could not get into their houses so we stayed outside all night long. In the morning we set out again, walking until we came to a beautiful town. There was a man at the gate and he opened it and told us to come in. Here lived a wicked witch and everybody that she did not want in the Beautiful City she made them get out. Her cap had rubies and diamonds all around it. She could say a few words and her winged monkeys would Page twenty come. She tried to get us out but she could not so she called to her winged monkeys to come. They came buzzing and grabbed hold of my three friends. They did not bother me at all. After a while the old witch went into the house and forgot to take her cap in with her. So while she was in the house I sneaked up and got her cap and called the winged monkeys. They came and killed the old witch. I lived in her house for a long time. Then I went and found my three friends. One day a little later we became sick and called the doctor and asked him what was the matter with us. He said we were homesick. The next morning we started out for home. We walked and walked and at last reached the white paved streets. 1 he people at home were so glad to see us that they gave a big party in our honor. —Vivian Shore, Grade 5. The Indian Deer Hunt Once upon a time there lived a tribe of Indians. They were going to hunt deer and so the tribe got together. 1'hey started out sneaking around the trees and there saw a deer. 1 hey surrounded him, one shot at him, and lie started out like the wind. All of them started after him, the chief shouting, “Ug! Ug! Ug!” at the deer. After a time they were attacked by another band of Indians who killed two of their best men. I hey lost their deer and were compelled to return to their camp without two of their best fighters. After they got back to camp they had a dance and out of another deer skin they made their chief a pair of trousers like the white men wore. The chief was very proud of them and would often remark, “Me big man now.” They lived at peace with white men for many years. Glenn Clarence Shimp, Grade 4. Dodge Ball I he day was warm and the birds were singing in the trees. All of the children in our room were out in front of the school house. We were playing Dodge Ball. Dorothy was in the center. I tried to hit her but she dodged the ball. Then the hell rang and we had to come into the school room. —Elizabeth Beehner, Grade 3. My Wish I wish I were a Brownie. It would be such fun. I would dress in brown and wear a brown peaked cap. 1 would go anywhere I wanted to. I would change myself into a mouse and gnaw a hole. 1 would wash the dishes for people. Audra Flinn, Grade 2. The Bird I Saw 1 saw a bird. 1 was out on the sidewalk. It was flying in circles in the air. It was black. I think it was a hawk. —Edward Lyons, Grade 1. Page twenty-one Page twenty-two M. M.: “Do you know Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address?” Chuck: “Sure! He lived in the White House.” Wise: What is it that was yesterday, is now, and will be tomorrow? Dull: I dunno. W: Today. One day “Eddie” was walking along the street and came upon a sign which read “Everything Sold by the Yard.” Eddie, wishing to play a joke upon the store keeper, went in and called for a yard of milk. The boy in charge immediately dipped his fingers into a jar of milk and drew a line a yard long. Eddie not wishing to be caught at his own game replied, “All right, wrap it up. I’ll take it.” Who can give us the solution of this? M. Y. (). B. “Smile you Freshie.” Said the bald headed man to the waiter hold, “See here, my lady, my cocoa’s cold” Said the waitress then, “I can’t help that. If the old thing’s chilly, put on your hat.” Sam: “Why is a horse that can not hold up his head like next Wednes- 1 : ! dayr Grandpa: “I have heard it before but I have forgotten it.” Mother: “My land, son, your head is sopping wet.” Morton: “Yes, ma, I guess my roof leaks.” A doctor once doctored a doctor who wanted to be doctored in the doctored doctor’s way. But the doctor doctored the doctor not the way that the doctored doctor wanted to be doctored but the way the doctoring doctor doctored. S.: “Because its neck’s weak.” G’pa: “Oh Yes! I heard that a week back.” Talking about tongue-twisters, have you read Geometry? “In a series of equal ratios the sum of two or more consequents is to the sum of two or more antecedents as any consequent is to its corresponding antecedent.” “Every bounded increasing sequence has its least upper bound and every bounded increasing sequence has its greatest lower bound.” Page twenty-three “()! Freshie you’ll j et yours.” Clair U.: “Yes, I’m in me now who ’tis I love; and love, but a team of horses shall not pull from yet ’tis a girl, but what girl?” C. A. M. (In Com. Geo.) Yes the people of Porto Rico are Indians, just like we are here.” Mary (At 1:02 p. m.). I h ave not received a note this afternoon. The Freshie stood on the burning deck. But so far we can learn, He stood in perfect safety, for He was too green to burn. Melvin: (Raising his hand) “May I speak?” C. A. M.: “What do you want?” M.: “Er-um-er-m m.” C. A.: “Yes, go ahead.” “Smile, Freshies.” Qi ven a square whose angles are 1, 2, 3 and 4. To prove that the square is ABED. Proof: Let angle 1 be A, angle 2 be B, angle 3 be E, and angle 4 be D. 'Then we have a square ABED. Therefore the square is A-BED. Quod Erat Demonstrandum. “Smile Verdant Blossoms.” Little drops af acid, Little grains of zinc, All stirred up together. Make an awful odor. 1 he Irishman was at the jewelry store selecting a ring. “Eighteen carats?” the jeweler asked. “No, I aint been ‘atin’ carots, but I’ve been ‘atin’ onions if it’s any of vour business.” Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these, “I’ve flunked again.” Marvel: “You have read Freckles, of course?” Irene: “Why, no, most of mine are brown.” I’age twenty-four ; ATHLETICS ] Athletics hold an essential place in any complete High School education. They not only create an interest and enthusiastic spirit in the school, but they develop character, physique and health. Clean athletics are an uplifting element in any school. Early in the fall of the present school year the basket hall squad was called out by the coach, Mr. Metfessel. The boys responded in fine shape and soon developed into a fairly formidable team. Enough can not be said for the splendid spirit and enthusiasm of the people of Dunkerton that has been shown in support of the team. To “Dad” Shimp we are indebted for the suits of the boys. The business men of Dunkerton paid the bill but “Dad” did the soliciting. Working with only an outdoor court we can offer plenty of excuses for the scores that are seemingly against us, but what is the use of the excuses? We have enjoyed the sport, have played the game, and are looking forward to that day in the not so far distant future when we shall have a gymnasium second to none. Basketball Scores October 10—Dunkerton 19, Hudson 17; Here. October 17—Dunkerton 27, Fairbank 10; Here. October 2-1—Dunkerton 14, Dike 25; There. October 31—Dunkerton 7, Jesup 8; Here. November 8—Dunkerton 6, Orioles 29; Here. N ovember 15—Dunkerton 6, Fairbank 11; There. November 21—Dunkerton 15, Hudson 53; There. January 9—Dunkerton 5, Junior High, Fast Waterloo 30; There. Baseball The boys of the High School have organized a team this spring, with Floyd Guyer as the Captain. Daily practice has been held and the team is rounding into shape. We have played three games to date this spring and have succeeded in winning two of them. The three have been with Fairbank Grade and High School Team. Floyd Guyer has done the most of the hurling; others who have worked in the box are Lefty Barlow and Eddie Gardner. Brant, on the receiving end of the battery, Sam at short, and Liebert on third, are deserving of especial mention. Volley Ball The girls of Dunkerton High have not been able to make much of a showing as athletes. We have had a great deal of sport and have enjoyed more than one Class scrap between the Freshmen and Sophomores. Marvel Adams and Irene Penne have been the stars for the Sophs, while the Freshmen stellar performers are Alice West and Dorothy Greelis. Page twenty-five The Team “Sam,” Captain, can stop anything from a Ford to a basket ball player. He plays like a cyclone and is an extraordinary hard man for an opponent to follow. “Bond, our chief point-getter and an accurate basket thrower. More than half the points registered for Dunkerton have been made by this pluck) forward. “Ichabod,” long and lengthy, reaching up there into the high altitudes and can usually be depended upon for the tip off. “Gus,” the mixer, usually found in the neighborhood of the ball. “Brant can be relied upon for his hard work and efficiency at guarding an opponent. “Lefty, the coming athlete of Dunkerton High. “Eddie, the Slippery Soph, his size prevents his guard from locating him at the critical moment. “Penne” takes everything cool and easy but can guard with the next one. “Chuck” failed to get into the pictures but was there in practically all the games. A most dependable guard. Page twenty-six During the first semester an eight page monthly, “The Old Gold and Black,” was published by Mr. Metfessel in the interests of the students and townspeople of Dunkerton from material supplied by the student body. A Lyceum Course was held in Dunkerton during the winter. The tickets were sold by the children from the school. A silver medal was given by the management to the student selling the largest amount of tickets. Miss Berniece Nesfield sold $23.00 worth of tickets and was awarded the medal. Shortly after the opening of school an Iowa Patriotic League was organized by Mr. Metfessel. Officers elected were: President, Charles Penne; secretary, Berniece Nesfield, and Critic, Glayds Holdiman. Meetings were held weekly on Wednesday afternoons in the Assembly. The students of the ninth and tenth grades were entertained most royally at a Hallowe’en Party given by their mothers at the Bank Hall. All the guests came dressed as “spooks” and a very amusing time was spent in identifying the visitors of the evening. Appropriate games of a spooky nature, followed by eats that only mothers know how to prepare, concluded a most delightful evening. On November 12th Dr. Styles, County . M. C. A. Secretary, came to our school and organized a Hi Team. The Team was organized as follows: Claire Lamb, President. Charles Dundon, Treasurer. Fay Bartholomew, Secretary. Floyd Guyer, Athletic Chairman. Edward Gardner, Social Chairman. Oscar Guyer, Russel Brant, Norris Clark and Roger Smith, members. Meetings are held every two weeks on Wednesday night. 1 he following special meetings have been planned: November 26, Membership Booster Meeting—Verle Reed Speaker. December 10, Athletic Night—Paul. Barrett, Speaker. December 23, Christmas Party—Norris Clark, Host. January 6. Sex Hygiene Lecture—Dr. Styles. January 20, Life Work Topics. February 17, Mock Trial. April 13, Father and Son Banquet. Page twenty-eight Page twenty-nine On the evening of December 19th the people of Dunkerton were entertained at the Baptist Church by the pupils of the Dunkerton Schools. Nineteen pupils from the High School gave a short play, “Christmas at Uncle Jerry’s.” Cast of Characters Uncle lerry.... , I rs. I erry . . Marvel Adams Mrs. O’Flathery Alice West Billy N apoleon . . . .Oscar Guyer Elsie Gladys Holdiman Emma .Dorothy Greelis Gladys . . Mary Rodgers Hattie . . . Berniece Goff Alice Berniece Nesfield Dora . .Grace Jefferson F red Edward Gardner Ted . . . Thomas Bond George . . . . Melvin Goff Henrv . Charles Dundon Lottie Burgess. . Nellie Burgess. . .Martha Westlic Mollie Burgess. Irene Penne Synopsis During the preceding summer a group of young people from the city have visited Mr. and Mrs. ferrv Sloe urn, who live on a farm. The young people had the most delightful time of their lives. At Christmas time Mr. and Mrs. ferry invite them all to spend the day. The children are over- joyed with the news for they have not forgotten about the summer visit and all the good “eats. Christmas day is spent with many pleasant surprises at Uncle Jerry’s. The Grammar Room contributed a two act play, “Christmas at Holly Farm,” as their part of the program. The youngsters of the Intermediate Room and the Primary Room furnished songs, readings and dialogues. The part contributed by the Intermediate Room was written especially for this occasion by Mrs. Emma Eggle-son, grandmother of their teacher, Mrs. Wood. Mrs. Eggleson is the author of many delightful stories and rhymes, and is also a magazine writer of note. On March 12 the High School participated in an Advertisement Contest. A prize of three dollars was offered b r Mr. H. W. Brant for the best advertisement written for his use in I he Old Gold and Black. 1 he judges decided to split the prize and award two equal prizes. These went to Mary Rodgers and Oscar Guyer. 1 he ad written by Oscar Guyer appears in this issue of The Old Gold and Black. Mr. Brant very generously treated all the pupils in the High School who participated in the contest. Page thirty CONTESTANTS FOR MEDAL ()n Friday, February 13, there was held in the First Baptist Church of Dunkerton, Iowa, an oratorical contest by pupils of the 13 tinker ton High School under the direction of Prof. Miller. The speakers of the contest were: Ctrace Jefferson, Oscar Guyer, Berniece Nesfield, Gladys Holdiman, Thomas Bond and Marvel Adams. The medal was awarded to Berniece Nesfield for her interpretation of “The Man Without a Country.” Much credit is due to Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Hidden for their most valuable assistance in promoting the contest. Parly in March a Box Social was held in the Intermediate Room of the Dunkerton Schools. There was a large crowd of people and a fine assortment of boxes. At 8 p. m. a program was given by the pupils of the schools. Following the program the boxes were auctioned off by E. A. Liebert of Fairibault, Minn. The boxes sold rapidly and the highest price paid was fifteen dollars. Mr. Uriah Hoofnagle paid this sum for his. After the boxes were sold lunches were served by Mrs. Maud Lamb and Mrs. Minnie Guyer. The net proceeds of the evening as reported by Earl Kleckner, the clerk, amounted to approximately ninety-seven dollars. This was added to the annual fund. Among the festivities of the year was a St. Patrick’s Party at the Bank Hall. “The Five” were responsible for a most enjoyable evening. The colors of the Emerald Isle were very much in evidence in the various events of the evening. Some of us had an especially pleasant time; for particulars see Oscar Guyer and Clair Barlow. On Monday, May 24, at 6 p. m. occurred the third annual May Festival of the Dunkerton Schools. The graduation exercises of the Eighth Grade were held in connection. Miss Mary Rodgers was the choice of the students of the Dunkerton Schools for their May Queen. The program included folk dances from all the rooms of the school and a double May Pole winding. In connection with the May Fete an exhibit of the work of the year was held in the school building. Page thirty-one May 12 means much to the boys and jrirls of Dunkerton and vicinity for on that date an election will be held to determine whether or not a new-consolidated school shall or shall not be erected at Dunkerton. At the time of going to press we can not announce the result. P. S.—Consolidated School Election carried. Vote 123 For—64 Against. The pupils of the Dunkerton Schools contributed their share toward the fund for the erection of a statue to commemorate the stand made by the French at the Battle of the Marne. ■.............................................«| An Appreciation We feel that our book would not be complete without an expression of thankful appreciation to M iss Mabel Adams to whom we are indebted for most of the pictures of our Year | Book. To the merchants and business men who | have supported our undertaking by generously-advertising with us we feel truly grateful, for without their aid our book would have been an impossibility. I ige thirty-two A ROSE BETWEEN TWO THORNS l tgf thirly-three DUNKERTON CEMENT WORKS F. H. JENSEN, Proprietor MANUFACTURERS OF Cement Stave Silos AND Cement Drain Tile “CEMENT FOR PERMANENCE” | DUNKERTON, IOWA Jfarmers anti fflerrijants i£ abmgg IBank This Bank is rendering unsurpassed banking service to the people of the community. JI Square Deal for A ll DUNKERTON .esc IOWA Page thirty-four Scane’s Better Clothes 220 East 4th Street Waterloo, la. orifht Hratth QUotl)ga For Relief-- Of Headache or Eye Trouble Try SIBERT I have given perfect satisfaction to many who failed to get relief from others. GEO. E. SIBERT 210 E. 4th St. Waterloo, Iowa Page tbirty-five John A. Campbell Dealer in Farming Implements Kitchen Utensils Paints and Oils Plumbers’ and Tinsmiths’ Supplies Installing Furnaces and Moline Heating Systems a Specialty OUR GOODS REPRESENT QUALITY AT THE LOWEST PRICES DUNKERTON, IOWA E. F. CANFIELD General Merchandise Good Things to Eat and Wear Our Motto: Quality and Price The O. K. Restaurant Is the place to eat Home Made Pies and the very best Meat. Delicious ice cream all the year round, A more dainty confectionary has never been found. We cordially invite you one and all. While on your way just give us a call. MARY E. GARDNER, Proprietor I'age thirty-six Farmers’ Elevator Company Dealers in Grain, Flour and All Kinds of Mill Feed DUNKERTON, IOWA Dr. C. B. Strain Louis Fressle Veterinarian Dealer in Harness Phone 505 Harness and Shoe DUNKERTON IOWA Repairing Neatly Done They all use it except six. There is a reason why. Safety and service. Cheapest for Light, Heat and and Power. R. A. Buckmaster, M. D. Always the same old price. DUNKERTON, IOWA Dunkerton Phone 3 Light and Power H. L. BELLMER, Manager Page thirty-seven Meat Market GOOD LINE OF STAPLE GROCERIES IN CONNECTION Fresh and salted meats with fish in season Buyer of hides and chickens H. R. GARDNER DUNKERTON, IOWA William Nesfield BARBER SHOP AGENT FOR LAUNDRY Leave your whiskers at Will’s DUNKERTON, IOWA DRS. EICKELBERG AND ZELLHOFER Dentists X-Ray in connection FAIRBANK, IOWA At Dunkerton on Mondays BUROhTj oscs a£ MEMS, 1SSES CHILDREMSAPR pT Where Prices are Moderate. The Best Place to Shop We invite your in tpection of our Spring Frocks of Silk. (JJQQ also the Grad uatic n Dresses of chiffon at tpu • XJ Page thirty-eight Kleckner Campbell GARAGE Automobiles and Accessories Fisk, Goodyear and Firestone Tires Samson Tractors General Line of Repairing H. W. RUDOLPH, Manager If You Are Looking For Quality, Assortment and Popular Prices Along the Line of FURNITURE :: WALL PAPER RUGS :: LINOLEUM :: SEWING MACHINES and PHONOGRAPHS Come to H. W. Brant’s Furniture Store DUNKERTON, IOWA Telephone 3103 Undertaking P. S. This is a “Contest” ad written by No. 4 Page thirty-nil CLAUDE B. LAMB Dunkerton, Iowa General Merchandise The Store that has as much goods all the lime, as you would find most places any time, at a price that will suit everybody. Four hig items— PETERS’ SHOES BALL BRAND RUBBERS MUNSING UNDERWEAR PILLSBURY FLOUR OUR MOTTO: “Quick Sales and Small Profits” If our goods please you tell others, if not tell us. We not only carry a full line of | building materials, but aim to carry the best grades the market affords. Come in and let us talk over your ideas in whatever improvements you are figuring on. R. G. GREELIS Lumber : Coal : Lime : Plaster : Cement DUNKERTON, IOWA Page forty HEADQUARTERS ---------- for-------- Boys’ and Young Men’s Clothing Furnishings, Luggage Suits, Coats, Skirts, Dresses Millinery, Sweaters Hosiery, Underwear, Jewelry Footwear, Neckwear THE James Black Dry Goods Co. WATERLOO, IOWA A. LEATH CO. Home Outfitters COME OVER TO OUR HOUSE Mr. Farmer: We will deliver Furniture to your door in first class shape, free of charge. A. LEATH COMPANY 312-314 East Fourth Street WATERLOO, IOWA Furnishers of beautiful homes For the merchandise that you are unable to secure in your home town, come to the DRY G'S WATERLOO, IOWA Full assortment of SEASONABLE GOODS always in stock at very attractive prices— your entire satisfaction guaranteed. Sag it with flowers For her Birthday, Party, Etc. Sherwood Has what you want Phones Store 380 308 East Fourth 432 Street Palms Ferns Phone 489 N. H. Loomis Flower Shop ROSES, CARNATIONS VIOLETS, BULBS AND SEEDS 187 Bridge St., Waterloo, Iowa Producers Milk Co. DELICIOUS ICE CREAM Try it at your party WATERLOO DUNKERTON Page forty-two THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK DUNKERTON, IOWA Capital and Surplus $85,000.00 This strong, country bank, conducted along modern lines, offers to its patrons the protection of the Federal Reserve System of which we are members. Young people who start a bank account thereby lay the foundation for their future success. No account too small to be appreciated. Our Resources $600,000.00 Page forty-three npHIS is the end of the book. It is not a master-piece, it has many imperfections, its language is often crude but it is the honest expression of real boys and girls who take a genuine delight in their school life. Read it, ponder over it, and be a boy or girl once more. Page forty-four