Eaton High School - Norseman Yearbook (Eaton, IN)

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BETTY JO BURDEN IS WED A wedding of particular inter- est to her many friends here is that of Betty Jo Burden of near Seymour, Indiana, a former Eaton resident, and Lewis Hall of Ind- ianapolis. The ceremony took place during mid-August in lnd- ianapolls. Mrs. Hell was graduated from Eaton High School of 1944, and was high school band, with the class a member of the orchestra, and chorus. She plans to enter phar- macy school this fall. Mr. and Mrs. Hall are residing in Indiana- polis where Mr. Hall is employed. BAKER-CORDLE VOWS SPOKEN' Miss Mildred Baker, daughter of M . and Mrs. Elisha Baker, and William Ccrdle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cordle, both of Eaton were united .in marriage Sunday, August 13, .at the First Presby- terian Church in Muncie. The bride was attired in a gold street length dress with brown accessories and-wore a corsage of roses and baby's breath. Their attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nevels of Muncie. Both Mm. and Mrs. Cordle at- tended Eaton High School and were members of the class of 1945. They -are residing in the Mevers Apartments in Eaton. Guests at the wedding included: Mrs. Kenneth Baker, Miss Evelyn Baker, Sidney Lambert, and Mr. and Mrs. Novels. To honor the young bride, a miscellaneous shower was given recently at the home of Mrs. John Feaster, north of Eaton P. T. A. Eu JE OBGANIZED A rerent-Teachers'Association will be arranged this year by the principal, . faculty, and parents in the Baton School community. Letters will be distributed next week to the parents of all students enrolled announcing the purpose, time and place for the initial meeting. rlans for organization and elec- tion of officers will bediscuss- ed. A rarent-teachers' organza- tion affords an excellent oppor- tunity to sell e progressive educational program to CD9 com- munity. lt gives the teachers and parents e cnance to get together and plan a program for the improvement of the school. lne parents are made to feel that they have a part in the management and operation dftneir school. CAMP Fran GIRLS ENTERTAINED The Nltomechick Camp Fire Girls were entertained at the home of Miss Joan and Mary Jane McKinley last Tuesday evening. Members hiked to their country home anden- Joyed en outdoor party and wiener roast. Also, a very impressive Council Fire was held. Ranks and awards were made by Lucille Knife, the guardian. Members present included: llah Addington, Bobbie Applegate, Rosalee Dix, Rosemary Hollowell, Shirley Lambert, Becky McKinley, Martha Meyer, Barbara Nixon, Iva Norrick, Annaruth Robinson, Alma Page, Martha Rearick, Lucille Khke and Joan and Mary Jane McKinley. Reticen, Lois Watt, J w YEARBOOKS ARRIVE The yearbook, the Saga., pub- lished by the 1944 graduating class, was distributed September 7, 1944 by James Lambert. The books were printed by the Steuben Printing Company of An- gola, Indiana. All copy was sent in March 1, however, books were not recieved until the first week of school this fall. This delay was the result of the printer's help having been inducted into service. The total cost for having the books published amounted to about 8650. The purchasing price per book was only 81.50. There was an average of almost 500 books sold. ' The year book staff included: Editor-in-Chief, Mary Frances Hyerg Asslspant Editor, Rex Humbergerg Activ ties Editor, Mildred Jonesg Art Editor,- Joan Nixong Snapshot Editor, Howard Ualteg Business Manager, Mr. Lambertg Advertising Manager, William Martaing and Sponsor, Robert M. Gibson The students were glad to re- cieve the annuals and it was an exciting day. We hsie great deal of fun getting our books auto- graphed by clessmates and teach- ers. SCHOOL TREASURER Our school treasurer is Miss Este Cochran. She was chosen for this position by the Finance Con- mittee colpcsed of Robert Gibson, Roscoe Hell, Gladys Osenbeugh, Martha Boggy, end Miss Cochran. The school treasurer keeps e rec- ord of ell receipts and expendi- tures of the school according to the system of bookkeeping stsnd- ards set up by the State Board of Accountants. She makes all of the school payments by check and receives all money taken in by e reliable hmdkg company, Fidel- ity and Casualty Company of New Yfirke EATON REPRESENTED AT STATE FAIR Dave Riebeling, Ralph Medeker, and Kenneth Yoder represented Eaton at the streamlined state 4-H fair, which was held Septem- ber 4th, Sth, and 6th, at Indian- SPO11-B e Kenneth exhibited a breeding litter of Poland China hogs, which placed fifth among ten entries. A One of Medeker's calves placed fourteenth among aproximately fifteen medium weight Angus steers. A R1ebellng'e heavy weight Angus calf ranked fifth among forty. The first animal of this class was selected as grand champion. It was exhibited by Ward of Leba- non, and sold for 819 per pound. W. H. Block and Company of Indhuh spells, bought the champion. Dave as a shcwmsn, competed with at least one-hundred other boys and girls, and was chosen fifth beet shcwman. The three Angus calves owned by Rlebeling and' Medsker, were sired by Avon of Letherwood, own- ed by Mr. Robert Long of Eaton. These calves placed first among all breeds of the state, ln the Get of Sire class. The Delaware county group, which -placed seventh, consisted of these three calves previously mentioned and the two Hereford calves bred by Dr. Moore of Muncie. ' Medsker sold his two calves at the auction, which was held ln connection with the -fair. His light-weight calf that he showed, but d1dn't place brought 8l6.25, per hundred weight, while his medium-weight calf brought 818375. Rlebellng brought his calf home to continue femhngand caring for it, with the expectation of ex- hibiting it 'et the International Livestock Show, which will be held at Chicago, from' December second to the seventh. SHICK TESTS GIVEN TO GRADES The first three grades of Eaton High School were given diptheria shots Friday, Sep- tember 22 at 8:30 a.m. by Dr. Elaine Vlaskamp assisted by the county nurse, Letha Ann McFall. They returned September 25 to determine whether they were positive or negative. 'All stu- dents from the fourth grade up that showed positive during last year's test were given shots again this year providing their parents had signed a slip giving their permission for the test to be administered. '

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' EATON HIEGH SCHOOL f e W g 1 mlgnihes Evcwuthingj 9 omits eNothing- S, -S Volume l - No. l Eaton High School--Eaton, Indiana,- A September TODD GINS SJBSCRIFTLON nooertlne Todd of the eleventh grade won a years subscription fa'subm1ttlng the name 'the Lens' for the school paper of 1944-45. 'rho advanced typing class select- ed the name from several submitt- ed by members of tue student body. Ihe staff extends its congrat- ulations to lisa Todd. EATON GYM FLOOR REFINISHED The fans md students of Eaton now have a gym floor of which we may be proud. when the Job is finished we will have one of the best floors in Delaware County. If the work progresses as now planned we should be able to get on the floor in about two weeks. There are still a few black spots to be removed by hand. There will then be three coats of gym floor seal applied, and these will have to dry and set before lt can be used. John Stiles, who ls doing the work, states that thls ls the hardest wood he has ever sanded down. This ls the first time the floor has been sanded in years. Let's all take our share of responsibility ln keeping this floor in good shape. This type of work and material runs into a sizable amount of money and the trustee, Raymond Gibson, ls do- ing his best to give us a good floor. We plan ,to have ropes across the ends of the floor and we ask that no one cross them and go onto the playing floor as lt must be preserved. NEW CAFETERIA EQUIPMENT The cafeteria has purchased new equipment, which was made possible by the governmentthrough the War Administration Board. Mrs.. Boggy, Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Kabrlck and Mr. Gibson helped select the new equipment. . They ordered a 20 cubic foot refriger- ator costing S575 and a Hcbard Electric Mixer with a meat grind- er attachment at 8510. -Several smaller articles were purchased such as trays, ple plates, forks, 'spoons, soup bowls, dish pans, towels and sauce bowls at approxi- mately 8275. The equipment ls expected ln the near future. MAGAZINE SALES The High Schoul students en- joyed as their speaker, September 19, in front of the assembly- Charles F. Rutledge. He was here to represent the Curtis Magazine Company, publishers of the Satur- day Evening Post, Jack and Jill, Ladies Home Journal, and Country Gentleman. Last year we contested against Albany and won as an award a silk flag which was presented in front of the assembly. The goal last year was set !brS400. We took ln 3406, and out of this we paid the company 3251. The school profit amounted to 3150.94 which was used toward the purchase of a movie projector for the school. Mr. Rutledge, ln his talk stressed how important paper was for war materials and stated that only 5 percent of the paper is used for magazines. For the magazine sales this year Miles Jackson, last year's high salesman, was cmmen manager. The high school was divided into two teams. Margaret Collins was chosen leader of the 8-lO and 12th. grades and Lois Watt for the 7-9 and llth. grades. The profit this year will be used to finish paying for ,the movie pro- Jector. SQUAD LEADERS ELECTED Squad leaders organization which is advocated by Bell State Teachers College ls used at Eaton for the management and organiza- tion of girls' physical education classes. lolbers of the various classes elected squad leaders the ffrst week of school. Qualities such as personality, regularity pf attendance, depend- ability, .acceptability of eklll, and congenlallty among class- mates were considered by students when electing leaders. Those loaders elected and their respective squad nance are as follows: Joyce Smith-Bloomer Glrle, lnry Ketterman-Wows, Nmmhs .Qulrk-Block' Busters, Betty Reed- ,llld Cate. Kate Wall-Kstydlds, Becky McKinley-Horsemen Wolves, '80bby Applegate-Red Devils, and largaret gltchell-Alrdales. 'UN Q , Q, W .ll .A , CLASSES OR ANIZE The six upper classes organiz- ed durlng the first two weeks of school. The Senior Class has as its sponsor, Robert Gibson. Senior Class members elected the following officers: President- Davld Rlebelingg v1ce-president- Karl Dixg secretary-Jane Norrlokg and treasurer-Wanda Lowry. This year the seniors plan to publish a yearbook, have some parties, present e class play, and help With the publication of the new school paper. The Junior Class also nas Mr. Gibson for its sponsor. The following officers were elected by the Juniors: President-Bill Huffmang vice-president-Gene Poeg secretary-Betty Ann Cochrang and treasurer-Junior Smoot. The Jun- iors plan to present a class play this year and enjoy some parties. Beulah Lsbollette nas chosen as Sophomore sponsor. Class members elected the following Iofflcers: President-hill heouyg vice-president-Margaret mitchellg urer-uene rrewett. The sophomor- es also hope uaenjoy some parties this year. The rreshmen Ulass sponsor is Noble nose. The class elected the following officers: Presi- dent-Joyce smith, vice-president- Dick uulbersong secretary-Mary nettermang and rreasurer-Gloria nench. Roscoe mall is the Eighth qrade sponsor. The class offic- ers are: President-:red Elliott, vice-president-rredlus Jefferson, secretary-Peggy Phillipsg and treasurer-Norman dourley. Claude Addington was chosen as seventh urade sponsor. the seventh graders elected the following officers: rresident uharles Connery v1ce-president- uorls rrederickg secretary-Jackie urueag and treasurer-nick nnote. this year the seventh grade plan to have et least two parties, e halloween party and another one the secondlsemester. SCHOOL TREASURER'S HOURS lice Cochran will resolve or- dere for checks the first period on lednesdaye and Thursdays' and will receive deposits the sane period on Tuesdays and Fridays in the library. secretary-nosalee Dix, and treas-

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SUMMER 4-H CLUB The 4-H Club led by Mrs. Dale Boggy made a great contribution to the war effort this year. Eighty flve per cent of the girls who enrolled finished their club work. There were three clubs, namelyg Junior, senior and boy's baking clubs. Each club had a regular meeting every two weeks. Daily work periods at the school were scheduled for girls and boys in groups for various sions of baking and sewing. divi- The special events in which the club took part were: The Fair Club Camp at the Muncie Grounds, County Judging Contest, County Dress Revue at Burris High School of Muncie, and the Muncie Junior Fair. Special blue ribbon honors were won by Barbara Stewart for Judging in the baking section and Barbara Cochran for Judging clothing. The club was very happy to be represented at the county dress revue by Barbara Stacey, ldrginla Brammer, Phyllis Smith, Barbara Stewart, Peggy Phillips, and Barbara Cochran. The local Achievement Day was held in the Auditorium of Eaton High School, July 25. This in- cluded a dress revue, ezhibits in baking, and a miscellanous pro- gram. Refreshments were enjoyed by approxiamately one hundred twenty five club members and guests. Free fair passes were issued to all those members who com- pleted their proJects and exhib-- ited them at the fair. A skating party is to be enjoyed at the G1bson's ,Roller Rink, October 14, by students who won,blue ribbons during this summer's work. GRADE NEWS Mrs. Wilson's room has an enrollment of 14 fifth graders and 28 fourth graders. Fifth graders are enjoying a unit on NEarly Colonial Days in American in social studies. The fourth grade has just completed 'Old Ways of Living.N And have given illustrated talks Q1WThe Happiest Time I Had This Summern h1Englisr Class. Illustrated material is being collected for the health unit. Thirty-four first graders are enrolled in Mrs. Reynold's room. Shick tests were given to most of the students last Friday. Mrs. Mervin Dudleston and Mrs. Robert Starbuck have been recent visit- ors. The children are enjoying Grade News continued, next column New Playground Equipment .- The Eaton School has beenvery much in need of new playground equipment. During the past sum- mer different organizations of the community took up donations for the purpose of purchasing- this equipment. Those organiza- tions donating were Psi Iota Xl S4O.75, Delta Theta Tau S53.75, Eastern Stars Social Club 35.00, American Legion Auxiliary 310.00 and the Wednesday Afternoon Club 3l0.00. The new equipment in- stalled consisted of a castle tower, walking ladders, and the wave stride which was erected on the old maypole. With ,the re- mainder of the donrtions the school plans to purchase a six swing set which willaccommodate the older children. Noble Hoss's shop boys are painting and repairing the old slide and tester board and making two new teeter boards. Claude Addington, Mr. Ross, Robert Gibson and Raymond Gibson did an excellent Job of install- ing this equipment. E.H.S. WELCOHES NEW TEACHERS Miss Elizabeth Kercheval has been welcomed to Eaton High School as the music teacher for 1944-45. She was formally a student of Bell State Teachers Collegeend has been a resident of Sheridan. Indiana. She belonged to several social organizations such ss the Music Club. Girls Club, Commerce Club and Alpha Sorority. Miss Kercheval has never taught before but has given private lessons on the piano for several years. We all wish her a- very successful and happy year. We all welcome, Mrs. Martha Allman BORRY. a resident of Muncie Indiana, as the new 4-H leader and home economics teacher at Eaton High School for 1944-45. She at- tended two years at Indians Univer sity and graduated from Ball State Teachers' College in 1941. She English and home eco- taught in Winchester, two years. Mrs. Bosgy the Gamma Sorority at and the Kappa Kappa majored in nomics. She Indiana for Belohged to Ball State Gamma at Indiana. Mrs. Boggv was married last year to Mr. DaleBmgy5 Who is now somewhere in the South Pacific. We all wish her, too, a very happy end successful year. CCrade News continued! the newreading material purchased by the school. The students of all six grades have contributed to the milkweed pod drive and to the Service Memorial. STUDENTS HELP WITH WAR EFFORT Many students of Eaton School have given their working ability to out-side jobs. Thev have help- ed fill silos, pick tomatoes, and other jobs where there has been a shortage of help. The follow- ing students have helped,in farm work: Bettv Bailey, Phyllis Bailey, Richard Johnson, Mildred Johnson, Marjorie Hall, David Riebelina, Howard Roberts, Ralph Medsker, John Turner, Ben Holdren Gene Prewett, Eddie Crow, Paul Blair, John vensble, Kathleen Well, Jerry Younce, and Charles Vance. All of the farmers have shown their appreciation for the students fine work. The Bell Brothers Company at Muncie has also received much help from Eaton School. Many students worked there all summer and are working part-time since school has begun. Ball Brothers Company has appreciated the work of Mary Etta Simmons, Flora Simmons, Bill Simmons, Clara Conkright, and Rosemary Emlowell. In addition to these the stu- dents of Eaton High School have been aiding the Butterfield Can- ning Company this fall in such jobs as peeling, packing cans, helping clean up, take off buck- ets, punch cards, and unload trucks. They enjoyed their work because they knew they were help- ing where they were really needed. s letter The school received from Mr. Butterfield in which he said 9 'We wish to take this tunity to thank you and dents of the school for your as- sistance in helping us to process the tomato crop. We have practically completed our quota of canned goods for our armed forces, which would have been impossible without the loyal support of Eaton High School. Thank you very much.' This letter applied to the following students : Eddie Crow, Robert Tuttle, Jr. Mickles, Nor- man Holdren, John Turner, Richard Hollowell, Pet Butterfield, Clara Conkright, Arnold Zapf, James Sosggs, Gene Rench, Norval Vance, Bill Beuoy, Ralph Medsker, Ar- metha Blair, Gene Prewett, Bar- bara Tbdd,Ne1lie Johnson, Mildred Johnson, opport- the stu- Msrgeret Collins, Ronald Rearick, Coleman Barlow, Denby Wilson, Francis Bowdell, Joe Elliott, Alton Myers, Richard Johnson,. Betty Jo Sexton, Wilma Brinson, Bill McCollum, Mary Cronkhite, Martha Cheney, Carl Reynolds, Karl Dix, Evertt Parks, Amelie Rose, Mary Dickson,' and Paul Blair. lhe reel person is the one who can do something.