Hobart Senior High School - Memories Yearbook (Hobart, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1924 volume:

llllllllllll!lllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!lllllllllllllllllllllllllll!IIIIIIIIIIH AURORA VOLUME SIXTEEN 1924 Rtis Published by THE SENIOR CLASS HOBART HIGH SCHOOL HOBART, INDIANA 3 THE AURORA :llllllllllllllllllllll!ll!l!lllllllllllll CLASS OFFICERS •President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Elmer Scharbach . Robert Gresser Evelyn Stark Leona Traeger Motto “Not evening, but dawn” Colors : Gold and White Flower : Daffodil E. Iillllllll Sponsors Franklin Orr Esther Bosold 4 iinsniiii THE AURORA Illlllllllllllllllllllllll ll l il llllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilliSlIlllli DEDICATION TO OUR PARENTS Whose earnest endeavors, and eternal love and guidance have encouraged us in our High School course, TO OUR TEACHERS AND FRIENDS Whose patient direction and true friendship have enabled us to present this publication, we, the Class of Nineteen Hundred Twenty-Four, gratefully dedicate this Volume of the Aurora. THE AURORA STAFF Edna Schlobohm Editor-in-Chief Elmer Scharbach Business Manager Leona Traeger . Art Editor Marcia Roper Literary Editor Elizabeth Watkins Snap Editor Virginia Butler Social Editor Evelyn Stark Joke Editor 6 THE AURORA !!!llllllllllllllll!lll!llllllllllllfllllllllllllllllllilllllll!lllllll!l!lllllllllll!llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!lllll!lll!lilllllll FOREWORD We, the class of nineteen hundred and twenty-four, submit this six- teenth volume of the Aurora for your approval. We have worked faithfully to publish it and it is our earnest hope that the contents may serve as a pleasant remembrance of school days. We desire to thank the kind benefactor whose lucrative offer enabled us to publish this book of fond school memories. May he be amply repaid for the great service he has rendered us. We thank our advertisers who have assisted us in making this edition possible. “Look not at the faults but rather at the virtues.” Il|!|!!llll!l THE AURORA i 1 ! • ui;iiii . I i 1 ..i!.i!ii:iri! ii;..::, BOARD OF EDUCATION JOS. M. MUNDELL, Pres. 8 THE AURORA [i!llilll!l!liii!ll!lllllllilllll!llllllll!ll!llill!lllllllllllll!l!ll!lllllillllllllllllllllllllllllll!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM FAREWELL I stood without, and saw The spacious building looming through the dawn. And thought of happy hours spent therein; How we had come, when Freshmen young and small, Not knowing what the future held in store; But studied well, and forthwith grew withal Till by hard work we ' tained the Soph’more stage. New studies claimed us then, and changed our view. Until in time we reached the Junior year. Combats then, when each one hard did strive His struggling neighbor to defeat in them, Till they at length were o’er; then forces joined, And, oh, the wonderous banquet that we gave! But then, again, we to our school returned, To greater efforts than we’d made before. But now it all is done — and oh the time Has quickly passed, and we must say, “Farewell.” The school we love, the teachers, and the friends Shall still go on, but Hobart will not have Our laughter nor our tears. A place awaits Each one of us out in the world of life, And we go forth to find it ; younger ones Will fill the places we but lately filled, And carry Hobart on to greater glory. FACULTY 10 THE AURORA iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiM Esther Bosold English W. S. Johnson Manual Training Emma Naegele Commercial R. C. Allen Superintendent Mathematics Dorothy Whitfield Music 11 THE AURORA |!9lllllllll!lllllllllllllllllllllllll!l!llllllll!llllllllll!IIIIIIIIIIIII!lll!lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!llli!llllllll!llli F. , Lawler Fanny Hunter Athletic Director E. Franklin Orr Latin Principal Science Ruth Dresser Wm. Foreman Domestic Science Practical Science !lllll||||||||||||||l!||llll!llllillll!||||il!lllll|||!l!l!ll!ll!!ll!!llllllllllll!lllllli!ll!!lll!lll!lllliii!!llllllilll!llllllllll!IIIIIM 14 THE AURORA SENIORS ELMER SCHARBACH “Al” Business Manager Pet saying: “Oh, yeh! Dirt he, hon- est?” Hobby: Being on time??????? Ambition: President of a Radio com- pany. EDNA SCHLOBOHM “Slogie” Editor-in-Chief Pet saying: “Good grief.” Hobby: Feeling abused. Ambition: Wait and see. LEONA TRAEGER Speed” Art Editor Pet saying: “Don’t be a heel.” Hobby: A new “Daddy” every week. Ambition: School Marm. ELIZABETH WATKINS “Betty” Snap Editor Pet saying: “No!” Hobby: Basketball. Ambition: Missionary. ❖ ❖ ❖ MARCIA ROPER “Buddie” Literary Editor Pet saying: Who’s broadcasting now?” Hobby: Short “Storeys.” Ambition: To be a “typewriter.” THE AURORA 15 SENIORS ❖ ❖ CLIFTON NYGREN ‘•Clif” Pet saying: “Sure, I can.’’ Hobby: Blushing prettily. Ambition: To be a Civil Engineer. EVELYN STARK “Peg” Joke Editor Pet saying: “Oh, I know it.” Hobby: Holding a class office. Ambition: To be an officer — cop? VIRGINIA BUTLER “Ginnie” Social Editor Pet saying: “Really!” Hobby: Giggling. Ambition: To make her dreams come true. GRACE STOECKERT “Grass” Pet saying. “Oh, gee. Kid!” Hobby: Wearing ear rings. Ambition. To be a Commercial teach- JEANNETTE CAVENDER “Jaycey” Pet saying. ‘Oh, Honey.” Hobby: “Speaking” during study periods. Ambition: To be a banker-ess. 16 THEAURORA mam SENIORS ROBERT GRESSER “Bob” Pet saying: “G’wan!” Hobby: Upsetting Clif’s poise. Ambition: To be a lawyer. MARY HARRIS “Mary-Marie” Pet saying: “Oh, Fiddle-sticks.” Hobby: Red cheeks. Ambition : Private secretary (Pres- ident). MYRTLE KRUEGER “Peggy” Pet saying: “That’s I’m.” Hobby: No bob for her. Ambition: To be a certain kind of a boss. MIDRED LINDBORG “Mil” Pet saying: “See!” Hobby: Combing her hair. Ambition: To be a stenographer. MABLE LUTZ “Mibbs” Pet saying: “Now, isn’t that right?” Hobby: Powdering her nose. Ambition: To be a Fisher. THE llllllllllllli AURORA 17 SENIORS - ❖ ❖ AUGUST SCHLOBOHM “Caesar” Pet saying: Oh, that’s right.” Hobby: Winking at the girls. Ambition: To be a U. S. Forester. MARGARET MACIVER “Mac” Pet saying: “But now, supposing.” Hobby: Arguing. Ambition: To be somebody ' s boss. ❖ • EMILY ROHWEDDER Em” Pet saying: “Oh, my goodness ' ” Hobby: Talking. Ambition: Undecided. HELEN PETERSON “Pete” Pet saying: “Make it snappy!” Hobby: Dancing. Ambition: To be a steno. HELEN FERREN “Patty” Pet saying: “Well, anyway.” Hobby: Making perfect ' Copies in typing. r Ambition : To be an old maid. iiiiiiiiiiiffiiiiiiiiiiiiiwmmiMiiiiMiii 18 THE AURORA SENIORS WILLIAM STARK “Bill” Pet saying: Aw!” Hobby : Laughing musically. Ambition : To be a Ford salesman. FLORENCE EWIGLEBEN Flossie” Pet saying: “Honest!”’ Hobby: Having dates. Ambition : To be a brunette. RUTH VAN LOON “Brownie” Pet saying: “My dear, do you think so?” Hobby: Writing English themes. Ambition : To be an actress. RENETTA SCHNABEL “Nettie” Pet saying: “Naw!” Hobby: Regular attendance. Ambition: To be a music teacher. CHARLES PIERSON “Chuck” Pet saying: “Dog-gawn-ia!” Hobby: “Fording” it. Ambition: To learn to dance. 19 THE AURORA SENIORS LESLIE FOREMAN «|_e Pet saying: “Seeing how it’s you.’’ Hobby: Bein’ good. Ambition: To be a professor. BETTY ROSSOW « B ett Pet saying: “Oh, get out!” Hobby: Making brilliant remarks. Ambition: To be a private stenog. PAYE FLEMING “Midge” Pet saying: Oh, I don’t care!” Hobby: Silence. Ambition: To be a Home Economics teacher. IRVIN BENSON “Windy” Pet saying: “Oh, I know it that.” Hobby: Asking questions. Ambition: To be Webster II. iniMiiiin THE SMOKING OF THE PEACE PIPE Should you ask me whence this story Of these prophecies and hopes, I should answer, I should tell you — From fond memories of school life. Listen to this simple story To this song of Prophecy. By the shores of old Lake George, By the shining big sea water. On the tower of Hobart City Stood old William Stark, the crier, Called the tribe of four and twenty. All the trib beheld the signal, The Pukwana of the Peace-Pipe. Down the river, o’er the prairie, Came the students of our school days, Came the doctor, Charlie Pierson, Came the speaker, Clifton Nygren, Came the draftsman, Leslie Foreman, And the warrior, August Schlobohm To partake of peace-pipe smoking. Listen to the words of wisdom. To prophetic words of warning From the lips of Elmer Scharbach, Son of radio, son of fame, Chief of the class of ’24. Came to this big sea water All the squaws of ’24, To prepare a meal of splendor For the hungry Indian warriors. Hunted they Hiawatha’s chickens. Sought the deer from out the thicket, Snared the hare, Adjidaimo, Beat the maize in eathern moulds. Gathered there were Myrtle Krueger, Child of Sunshine and of Sorrow, And the homemaker, Marcia Roper, With her classmate, Mary Harris Prepared for them this meal of pleasure. That the feast may he more joyous That the time may pass more gayly Irvin Benson, the great boaster, THE AURORA 21 |[Hlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!llllllll||||IM He, the marvelous story teller. Told his tales of strange adventures. Then Grace Stoeckert with her talent, Danced for them her merry dances, Danced the Spanish Tango for them. There the song bird, Leona Traeger, She the sweetest of musicians, Sang her songs of love and longing, With the voice of Nawadahah. To the sound of flutes and singing, To the sound of drums and voices. In and out among the pine trees, Through the shadow and the sunshine Danced the graceful Helen Ferren And her classmate, Mable Lutz, ith them danced these other maidens, Ruth Van Loon, with eyes entrancing, Nettie Cavender, with soul of laughter, With them danced the stenographer Helen Peterson, by name. So they danced a solemn measure Treading softly like a panther, Then more swiftly and still swifter Whirling, spinning round in circles, ' Pill the wind became a whirl wind, Thus the merry Paw-Puk-Keewees Danced their Nymph Dance just to please them That the feast may be more pleasant That the time might pass more gayly. Margaret Maclver, brisk and busy, From an ample pouch of otter, Filled the red-stone pipes for smoking, With tobacco, from the South-land, Mixed with bark of soft red willow And with herbs and leaves of fragrance. In the shadow of a pine tree Sat the loving Ginnie Butler, Listless, longing, hoping, fearing, Dreaming still of a warrior lover In the land of the enemy, In the land of the Dacotahs. Peggie Stark sat close beside her Trying to console her class mate. llllllllillllllllllllllllllllllll!ll!!IIIIM!llll!llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!lllllllllll!llllllllllllll 22 THE AURORA iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! With her sweet and quiet manner, Smoothed away the lines of worry From the forehead of her friend. Stealing through the dusk of evening Through the sighing branches floated, As the fragrance of the evening, Came a voice of deep emotion, That of Flossie Ewigleben Singing of the rippling waters. Then they heard the tale of wonder, Of Liz Watkins, the Magician, From Faye Fleming, a star descended. While this gayness fast progressed, Betty Rossow, tended camp fires, Turning darkness into lightness To keep away from them the spirits. To one side sat Mildred Lindborg Taking down the various stories That the Hobart News might have them. Emily Rohwedder sat beside her Taking note of all that happened For her paper. The Gazette. With them sat Renetta Schnabel, Keeping order in the gathering. That her classmates might not suffer After such a meal of splendor, Edna Schlobohn, has come forward. Skilled in all the crafts of nursing, Learned in the art of healing Giving to them herbs of magic Sure to ease their pain and illness. - - v fcsl Many moons and many winters Will have come, and will have vanished ’Ere again we see each other. When we do there shall be feasting, We will have a grand rejoicing, Shall smoke the Pukawana, the Peace-Pipe In the land of light and morning, In the Islands of the Blessed, In the Kingdom of Pinemah In the Land of the Plereafter! iliiillllllllllfflililM I 23 THE AURORA lllllllllllllllll!lllllll!llllllllllllllllll!llll|lllllllllllllllllllllll!llllll!lllllllllllllllllllllll!lllllll!IIIIIIIIIIM JOKES However hard we work, Till even our hands are sore, Some boobs will raise their voices and say: “Yes, we heard those jokes before.” ..• ,4 . Marjorie J. (at Senior play) : “My, what a crowd they have tonight.” Gordon S.: “Yes, even the orchestra leader has to stand up.” St ,• ,4 Mike (the barber) : “Shave, Eli?” Eli Price (indignantly) : “Of course I do, ever since I was five years old.” ,4 ,4 ,4 Max B. : “Have you heard my last joke?” Marjorie L. : “I hope so.” ., ,4 st Most girls are not as bad as they are painted. St ,4 ,4 Father: “My boy, what do you expect to be when you get out of High School ?” John C. : “An old man. Father.” St St St Student to Old Grad: “Now that it is all over, what do you think of a high school education?” Old Grad : “When you have a high school education you don’t have to think ; it’s all over.” St St 4 Mrs. Newsum (irately) : “Anyway, what would you be if it wasn’t for my money?” Mr. Newsum : “Single, my dear.” ,4 .st ,4 Ed. Mellon: “Oh. mercy, how can I keep the giris from kissing me?” Stev. Ripley : “Chew tobacco.” THE AURORA 27 J U N I 0 R S OFFICERS President James Hawke Vice President Secretary Treasurer William Bach Bernice Jones Blanche Burge Madalyn Luers Donald Burge Stella Martin John Campbell Byron Mellon Altadena Carpenter Edward Mellon Evelyn Charpie Robert Nitchman Laura Fiester Helen O’Keefe Wesley Frazee Elna Paxton Emma Friedrich Estil Pierson Katheryn Grinn Stephen Ripley Clarence Harney Vera Rowe James Hawke Harriette Shoemaker Irene Hoffman Thelma Tolle Emma Jackson Dorothy Travers Arthur Johnson William Watkins Glee Wilson mm i! i mm 1 iiiii|1!ih;i riiinin i i m i 1 min i mmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmm THEAURORA 31 illllil ' IlllllllillllllllillllinillllW ; inillllllllllllll! ! II llllllli i lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll ;i III IIIIIIIIII Iiiiiiuii .;,;HI:|i||!l||||l|||||!|l!|l||||m|||[|||||||!r SOPHOMORES OFFICERS President Maximilian Brand Vice President Lillian Baumer Secretary . Eva Holzmer Treasurer William McAfee Hardee Allen Martha Amlong Gordon Argo Edwin Bartos Lillian Baumer Hazel Beasoti Maximilian Brand Ben Braudigan Eva Carlson Edward Dooling Rose Dooling Clarence Hancock Evelyn Hancock Ward Hatten Nicholas Havrilla Eva Holzmer Adelhaid Hoffman l ed Kaciczak Hazel Johnson Leola Krueger Marjorie Lutz William McAfee Dalia Messick William Messick Lucile Peterson Georgia Price Vance Reed Clara Kieck Isabel Roper Roy Shearer Herman Wesley Faye Wilcox Almira Wild l.vlc Wilson c a . c us o ys O p 35 THE AURORA FRESHMEN President N ice President Secretary Treasurer Reuben Anderson Madeline Ballantyne Frank Brown Pauline Burris Gladys Calvert Luther Carlson Harry Coons Helen Cliff Dorothy Dunning Albert Erhardt iolette Ellenbergcr Helen Englund Maria Friedrich Stanley Glen Ralph Hawke Cyrillus Hein Harold Helin Harold Heyer Florence Holzmer Linden Holdenian Marion Jackson Marjorie Janies Rose Kisela Charles Klausen Walter Koziol Marcella Kruse Arnold Lawson Donald Lee Bernice Le Grand Harry Linkhart Edwin Scharbach Florence Holzmer Marcella Kruse Herbert Scharbach Alma Belle Mattix George Melat Isabel Mellon Walter Mioduski Emma Mullenix George Murray Ruth Nelson Margaret O’Hearn Gladys Olson Eli Price Ruth Ritter Tuberia Ruchti Harold Sandstrom Edwin Scharbach Herbert Scharbach Carl Scheidt Emily Shoemaker Gordon Shore Dorothy Shultz Katie Sipusic Louise Sohn Marjorie Stephens Wilbur Thompson Verna Troehler Alice Van Loon John Verplank Raymond Walters Russell Wheaton William Wood Marie Zobjeck Walfred Nelson OFFICERS f 38 THE AURORA iiii;:i!IIiiiiiiiiiii!IIIiiiiiiiiiiiiii BASKET BALI fames Hawke F orward William McAfee Guard Edwin Scharbach Guard Robert Gresser Forward George Murray Forward Eli Price Center Donald Lee Center Clifton Nygren Guard Coach Lawler Leader Brand llllllllllllll 39 THE llillllllllillllii AURORA lllllllll BASKET BALL ur basketball boys have had as an incentive this season the prospect oi playing in a new gymnasium. As a whole, they have done good work although the record they have made is not as good as has been achieved m previous years : They have worked hard, and deserve much credit. A difficult schedule has been facing them, one of the most arduous that our team has ever encountered. With the many obstacles in their path they have never lost the fighting spirit nor the determination to succeed at last. O, God of Basketball ! If such there be. Listen to a poor fan’s plea, iNext year when our new gym is done. Help us count the games we’ve won. Vas ist das? Vas ist das? HOBART HIGH SCHOOL. Das ist vas ! U, rah. rah! U, rah. rah! HOBART HIGH SCHOOL RAH. RAH, RAH ! THE AURORA 41 imiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiM OUR NEW BUILDING Responding ' to a long felt need, since our school population has dou- bled in the last five years and now has almost nine hundred pupils en- rolled, our progressive school board aided by every citizen of our city, have erected the most modern school building and gymnasium in this section of the country at a cost of about $60,000.00. The needs of the boys and girls of Hobart have been met — a wholesome place of recreation has been provided. The building in its entirety has been built with the assumption that nothing is too good for Young America, upon whose shoulders must restAhe future prosperity of our fair city and of this great Commonwealth. The training of the boy and girl today, the home life and environment will determine the character of the citizen of tomorrow. Every red-blooded boy or girl should take a personal pride in this new school and his gratitude should have no bounds. Everyone should receive added inspiration for continuing his work through high school. This added fea- ture will appeal to those high school pupils who have to transfer and our high school enrollment will increase. It is with a feeling of reluctancy that each member of the class of 1924 must graduate just when the gymnasium is completed. The building, which is located across the street from the main school building, is 92 feet long and 70 feet wide. The interior is handsomely fin- ished in oak. The five school rooms are furnished and equipped with the most modern conveniences for primary grades. Heat is supplied by utiliz- ing the exhaust steam from the city power plant which is located near by. A constant temperature is maintained by the use of automatic thermostats. The large motor-driven ventilating fan is capable of changing every cubic inch of air in the entire building in fifteen minutes. Every detail has been considered for the health and convenience of the pupil. The gymnasium has a playing floor 40 by 70 feet. The built-in con- crete bleachers will comfortably seat 800 people and there is no seat that does not allow a view of the entire floor. Four dressing rooms have been provided, completely equipped with showers and lockers. A portable stage has been erected. This will provide a suitable place for all school activi- ties, which will greatly add to the pleasure of school life. “Boys and girls of Hobart, this building is dedicated to you. It is yours. Show your appreciation by the acceptance of these opportunities that are now offered you, which tend to make of you Real Men and Real W omen, loyal citizens of a noble country.” 42 THE AURORA llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!lllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllll!llll!llllllllllllllllllllll!!llllllll!llllll!ll!IIIM A BUGHOUSE FABUE The Night of the Party “Are you coming to the party?” “No, of course not, little Smarty, 1 have told you more than once I cannot go. I must learn about old Caesar. You know that Roman Geezer ! And of lots of other fellows just as old. 1 must stay at home and learn my spelling And I’m sure that there’s no telling What a task it’s going to be To get my Physics. I’ll find the distance, sound can travel And the mystery unravel Of how six men make a bloc For my Civics. 1 must learn about the man Who paid $100,000 for a plan For world peace. I must read of tax plans, too, And know of all the things they do At a convention. I must know about George Handel How he played the old piano On the sly. I have to study all my History As we’re going to have a test And as I sadly need the credit I must do my very best. So you see I’m awfully busy I’ll have to study ’til I’m dizzy So, dear chum, since I can’t go I’ll say, ‘Good-bye’.” rallillilllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllilllllllllllillllllllllllllllll - — Ruth VanLoon 44 THE AURORA llllllllll!lllll!lllllllllllllll!llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIH MIXED CHORUS Supervisor DOROTHY WHITFIELD Harry Coons Edward Dooling Elmer Scharbach Evelyn Stark Raymond Walters Helen Ferren Robert Nitchman Ruth Van Loon Clifton N) ' gren Harriette Shoemaker Edward Mellon Emily Shoemaker William Wood Marjorie Lutz Gordon Argo Martha Amlong Max Brand Emma Friedrich Frank Brown Maria Friedrich Walfred Nelson Violette Ellenberger Wesley Frazee Leona Traeger Robert Gresser Dorothy Dunning Herman Wesley Alma Belle Mattix Edwin Scharbach Marjorie James Carl Scheidt Marcia Roper William Messick Estil Pierson UII!llllllllllllllllllllll!lllllllll!liPIII!lllllllllllllll!llllll!llll!l|||||||||||||||l!lilllllllllll!l!l!lllll|||||||l!i||N 45 THE AURORA IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM ORCHESTRA Supervisor DOROTHY WHITFIELD Violin— iolette Ellenberger, Alice Van Loon. Max Brand, Raymond Walters, Frank Brown, Helen Grasa, Meriam Shoemaker, Ebba Sandstrom. Saxophone — Harry Coons, Jr., Wesley Frazee, Gordon Shore. Cornet — Emma Friedrich. Clarinet — Nicholas Havarilla, Marjorie Lutz, Harold Sandstrom. Banjo — Gordon Ar go, Lillian Baumer. Piano — Helen Ferren. Mandolin — Adelheid Hoffman. IllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllW 46 THE AURORA IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM “THE TOREADORS” February 15-16, under the direction of Miss Whitfield, music super- visor. Act I. Senor Dictorio’s garden. Time: Birthday fiesta of Benita and Juanita. Act II. The same as Act I. Time: A few minutes later. CAST Senor Dictorio Benita Juanita Juan Pablo Dolores Maria Senor Whackeo Senor Swateo Harry Coons Leona Traeger Altedena Carpenter .. Elmer Scharbach Max Brand Marcia Roper Ruth Van Loon Frank Brown ... William Messick Girls’ Chorus Jeannette Cavender Evelyn Charpie Dorothy Dunning Helen Ferren Florence Holzmer Hazel Johnson Alma Belle Mattix Elna Paxton Clara Riech Isabel Roper Madalyn Luers Boys’ Chorus Linden Holdeman Donald Lee Edward Mellon Byron Mellon Walfred Nelson Eli Price Herbert Scharbach Edwin Scharbach Carl Scheidt Raymond Walters Robert Nitchman Orchestra Gordon Argo, Max Brand, Frank Brown, John Campbell, Harry Coons. Violet Ellenberger, Wesley Frazee, Emma Friedrich, Miriam Shoemaker. Russel Wheaton, Helen Ferren. Helen Grasa, Marjorie Lutz, Harold Sand- strom, Ebba Sandstrom, Gordon Shore, Raymond Walters, Alice Van Loon. Miss Whitfield wishes to express her appreciation to those who have so kindly cooperated with her during the production of the operetta. llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllHlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllM THEAURORA 47 iiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin THE CAST 11 Illl ™� i� mum THE CHORUS of “THE TOREADORS’’ LITERARY 50 THE AURORA iminii ABRAHAM LINCOLN, THE AMERICAN (Prize-winning essay) Among all distinguished Americans the greatest is Abraham Lincoln The death of our ex-president, Woodrow Wilson, has again brought to our minds the changeless glory of Lincoln’s name. Though Wilson was a great man, modern critics give Lincoln first place. Many presidents have risen to his political level but none have won the esteem of the public under such antipathetic circumstances. 1 homas Jefferson, a man of high caliber, who assisted in the framing of the Declar- ation of Independence, did not uphold his belief and word; the word of Lincoln was his honor and he never failed it. Washington may be the father of our country but Lincoln is the sa- viour of our country. Indeed, this railsplitter is a true-born king of men. How humble yet how hopeful was he, both in good fortune and ill ! Never thirsty for fame nor triumphantly boastful, he ruled by love and not by fear! Springing up from a backwoods youth of rough culture he won the presidency of the new republic at the crisis of its career. His good judg- ment was tested when he selected his cabinet, which proved to be one of the strongest in the history of our government. Lincoln had the extraordinary ability to master his unruly, headstrong advisors without causing dissension which may have been fatal at this critical moment. After four long, suffering years of contention with the great problems of the country, Abraham Lincoln found his continuous efforts had not been in vain. The hisses changed to cheers, the taunts to tributes and the abuse to praise. But all this triumph changed to sorrow, for the heart of the people was snatched away by the hand of an assassin. Lincoln’s world work was abruptly ended ; he died as he had lived — with words of mercy upon his lips and forgiveness in his heart. Is it any wonder that we prize every remembrance of him ; that we cling to every word and tradition that fell from the lips of this kindly-earnest, sagacious man. He was an American to the core. But how few have re- tained the humility, the sympathy, the generosity that we associate with his name! Surely, Abraham Lincoln will remain for all time the greatest of Americans. • — Edna Schlobohm. THE AURORA 51 OUR RADIO My brother got a radio; My father gave it to him. He said, “This cost a lot of dough.” Now do be careful Jim!” He told my brother solemnly That it was no cheap toy, And then became excited And acted like a boy ! He walked about upon the roof The aerial to adjust; He raised a mile of copper wire And prayed it wouldn’t bust. His foot slipped by the chimney And he fell down with a thump. He broke his leg and sprained his arm It was an awful bump. My father got my Uncle Jim !o fix the rest of it for him, And now he lies upon the couch And all he does is listen in. Kathryn Grinn (Dedicated to Elmer Scharbach — a radio bug.) 52 THE AURORA NO CHOICE FOR A BACHELOR Somehow, the house on the hill always held a welcome for Marvin Barkley. He enjoyed going there every Sunday evening for supper, as had heen his practice for years. 1 hough he was well on in years, youth still held an attraction for him. There was golden-haired Eileen, whom he had held on his knee when she was a child, now grown to graceful womanhood. Her sweet vigorous ness brought him hack again to hoyhood, and as a boy he courted her. Of course, there was her sister. Mary Jane, whose gentle characteristics did not allow her to voice the objections she felt. Marvin felt that Mary Jane understood, for they had been school- mates, and for years had shared one another’s troubles. He knew Mary Jane deserved some praise; she could cook; she could sew and darn socks — Barkley glanced at his feet, he was positive he felt a hole in the heel of his sock. Just his luck! After many grunts and puffs he succeeded in removing his shoes, pulling the heel of his sock under his instep so the hole would not show he proceeded to replace the shoe. Suddenly he paused, shoe in mid-air. No, he was not mistaken. It WAS the voice of his rival saying: “Anyway, I don ' t want to see you pollywoggin’ that old gent again, Eileen. Barkley’s all right hut he’s old enough to he your father, and you — you know — I — 1 love you.” Barkley’s foot came down with a bang, heedless of the sharp thorns, he leaned against the tall hedge that separated him from the speaker. Drawing out the eighteen by sixteen, red-dotted silk kerchief, that he had heretofore thought youthful, he moped his shiny pate and weakly fanned himself. Evidently, Mr. Barkley had received a shock, for he slowly treaded towards the porch of the house on the hill where Mary Jane sat cheerfully mending the dainty silken hose of the golden-haired Eileen. ’Twas odd he had never noticed how pretty Mary Jane was; could he see gray hair or was that the sunlight playing upon her heavy, wavy locks. THE AURORA 53 imiiiaiiiiiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiHiiiiiiiimiiiiHii What an exquisite flower face she possessed, not tainted by artifi- cial coloring’, like that of the fickle Eileen. How sweetly she smiled when saving. Why, good afternoon, Marvin, and what delicately curved lips she had — wouldn’t it he wonderful to — I say, you — you know — I — I love you, Mary Jane, might I kiss you?” A pause. (Silence gives consent.) “Oh, Marvin Barkley, you great big hoy!” “You see, dear, I need you more than you realize,” sighed Barkley sinking at her feet that he might ease his aching foot where the heel of his sock bunched under his instep. •A -J , Sing a song of High School When life is one big thrill, With nine naughty teachers Your empty heads to fill. First you are a freshman Going to be great, Next the sleepy sophomore Always in too late. When you are a junior You begin to count the years, And when you are a senior You part with many tears. When school life is over And you are old and gray, Y ' ou look back to High School To those old happy days. 54 THE AURORA lllllllllllllllllllll!lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Behind the Seenes with the Operetta Folks “Paint! Lipstick! Eyebrow-pencil! Rouge! Lipstick will flavor ray meals for a month !” groaned one boy. “The girls may like it but the boys don’t. Miss Whitfield, may 1 be painted last?” asked another. “My face would crack if I really smiled. It’s powdered an inch thick! “That paint makes me sweat, Miss Whitfield. Do I have to be painted ' 1 never saw anyone with real light hair and dark eyebrows!” “I’ve licked my lipstick off. Will you paint me again, Miss Whitfield?” “There’s glue in this eyebrow-pencil. I can’t open my eyes wide.” One boy looked into a corner of the mirror and exclaimed, “My eyes are too dark. It looks like someone hit me!” Then a clear voice rose above the hubbub and demanded, “Who has the eyebrow-pencil? Who has the eyebrow pencil!” No answer. “Every- body look for the eyebrow pencil, I need it at once ! It was found in the other room where someone had tried to improve on the eyebrows Nature and Miss Whitfield had given him. Several chorus girls came at the last minute and everyone was then ready. Miss Whitfield yelled above the noise, “Get in your places ! Get in your places and for goodness sakes girls, keep out of the wings ! The or- chestra will play one piece, I’ll play the prelude and then the curtain will go up. Be careful it doesn’t catch your dresses girls and watch your cues. Look alive and don’t forget your “Hola’s.” Remember the mantillas and sing — !” Her breath exhausted and the last order given she followed the or- chestra out into the hall while we filed up onto the stage and stood, quak- ing, waiting for the curtain to go up. First came the orchestra, then applause, and finally, the familiar sound of the prelude. Final orders were given by everyone to everyone else, to stand straight, to smile, to sing softly. The last persons who didn’t belong there were shoved off; the last ones who did belong there were pulled on, and the cur- tain went up, showing us apparently calm in all our splendor. Things hummed for a while, and then we left the stage and all trooped around the door to see “how we looked.” When one of the cast got an encore, the others had a private dance and jubilee out in the hall. !lllllllll!llll!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllll!llll!llllllll!lllll!llllll!lllll[l!lllll!!lllll|l!!ll!lll||lill!l!l THE AURORA 55 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIM Then came our cue, and on again, a song, a line, a dance, and then all crowded behind the wall, stooping so our combs wouldn’t show. An encore! We gladly came out to do it again. Then the curtain and a burst of applause. Were we pleased? Words can’t express it!” Each one hurried back to the one mirror to see how he had looked during the act. Some groans were heard from the girls when it was found that their combs were not straight or their mantillas had slipped. To our amazement, Miss Whitfield told us we were dead and instructed us to flirt and sing and look alive. Ready to go out again, she found several boys had felt they couldn’t stand it and had removed the paint, so she had to paint them again. We were in our places once more. The curtain rose, and we looked out over the black mass with which we were to flirt. Impossible! How can one flirt or roll one’s eyes at no one in particular or a room full of people at large? The only ones we could see were the orchestra folks so they came in for most of the sweet looks. Song followed song and encore, encore, while we came upright and went crawling on our hands and kness behind those pesky gates. The man- tillas were lost, then found, the tramp forgot to come in, but they clapped and we smiled, and flirted, and sang ’til the last curtain dropped. More ap- plause and the curtain went up so we could show our appreciation of their applause by a cheer for them. It’s all over now and we wander around vacantly for several days, at a loss as to what to do to pass the time. We’ll get over the lost feeling just about in time to start practicing for something else. — Ruth V an Loon. J vS s� Banana peel, A flash of hose, A little squeal, And down she goes ! ! 56 THE AURORA III WINTER SPORTS That title can embrace many subjects; snowballing, ice skating, hockey, skiing, ice boating, coasting, bob riding, bob hitching and many others. Then there are all the indoor sports, which do not need to be mentioned, since the out-of-door sports are the most popular. There is one sport that I did not list above. That is sliding. No skates, skis, sleds or any other apparatus are needed. The sport is very simple, for those from four or five years of age up to twenty-five. It consists of run- ning a short distance and then slipping along on the ice. However, the most complicated part of the sport is illustrated in this manner. The per- son is walking calmly along, thinking of anything but his feet, when those members, deciding to attract some attention, slide from beneath the owner; sometimes out in front, other times out in back, and rarely, one out at each side. The main substance of the performance, however, is that they cease to support the owner, allowing him to descend with considerable force, upon an) - part of his body nearest the ground. The most graceful position is obtained when the feet slide out at the back, perpetrating the person upon his nose. Strangely enough, this is a very amusing sport. Always when a person has completed a very beautiful slide and “spill” a roar of laughter arises from those nearest him. He usually laughs too, just to be sociable. More amusement can be added to this game, if the performer is carying a basket of eggs and allows them to fly into the air, when he falls. Authorities differ on the proper way to rise. Some say that the performer should rise immediately and walk rapidly away without speaking to any one near. Others say that the rise should be slow and graceful, accompanied by jesting remarks to the bystanders. Young ladies prefer to lie still if uncon- scious and be rescued by some good looking male bystander. This sport excels all others, in that no lessons are needed ; it comes natural to every member of the human race, and to some cjuadrupeds. The trick can be performed by a south sea islander the first time he steps foot on a strip of ice. or it can be done by an Eskimo. I do not believe that I need to explain the foot work in detail as every one has probably, at some time or other, made some successful performances in the sport. I have personally witnessed some performances which proved to be very successful. — Stephen Ripley. Then let us ever keep the pace, There’s much in the world to do; We’ll keep the faith, and run the race, We’ll win, not lose, for you, Old Hobart High! Illlllllllllllllilllllllllllllllll SOCIETY 58 THE AURORA l|illlllllllllli!ill!l!llll!lll!l!l!;!llillll!ll!lii!!!il!Ilil!llll!II!ili;!lliinillll!lll!llll!lli!illlllllllllll!ll!IM THE SENIOR BOB PARTY We left the Library about seven thirty, attired in caps, sweaters, knickers and boots. Then we went through town whistling, screeching, laughing, blowing tin horns, and shaking rattles. At Newman’s we stopped and purchased some more “noise makers” and then proceeded on our way with more racket than ever. Some of the kids were on sleds behind the “bob.” They took several “spills” on the way. We arrived at “Pete’s” home after about six miles’ ride. There, a deli- cious luncheon was awaiting us and we ate it with zest and appreciation. We played games, sang, danced, and ate, and had a delightful time. It was hard to leave such a pleasant party, but we had as a consolation, the thought of another joyous ride home. Miss Naegele and Miss Bosold were with us and they were certainly “good sports.” The only time they got cross was when someone sat on the cake. — Marcia Roper. fillllllllttllllllllllllillll!lll!llllll!llilil!l!illlllli!l!llllll!llllllllllllllll!!ll!llllllllll!llllli 59 THE AURORA ll!!!liilllllllllllllllllllllllllll!!ll!llllllllllll!lli!l!!:i’illllllllllllllllllllllllllllli “DADDY LONG-LEGS” May 12-13 Under the direction of MISS BOSOLD English and Dramatics Act I. The dining room of the John Grier home on Trustee’s day. Act II. Judy’s college study, an afternoon in May, one year later. Act III. The sitting room at Lock Willow farm, summer, three years later. Act IV. Mr. Pendleton’s library, two months later. CAST Jervis Pendleton James McBride Cyrus Wykoff Abner Parsons Griggs Walters Judy Miss Pritchard Mrs. Pendleton Julia Pendleton Sallie McBride Mrs. Semple Mrs. Lippert Carrie .. Elmer Scharbach .... Charles Pierson Robert Gresser August Schlobohm Clifton Nygren William Stark Ruth Van Loon Evelyn Stark Jeannette Cavender Helen Ferren Mable Lutz Helen Peterson .... Grace Stoeckert ... Edna Schlobohm Orphans Sadie Kate — Margaret Maclver; Gladiola — Marcia Roper; Loretta — Elizabeth Watkins; Mamie — Faye Fleming; Freddie Perkins — Leslie Fore- man. 60 THE AURORA lllllllllllllllllll!lllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!lllllllilllillllllllll!lllll!llll!lllll!!lllllllll! THE CAESAR PARTY The two Caesar classes held a party at the Library, January twenty- sixth, which wiis sponsored by Miss Hunter and Miss Naegele. On entering, each member had a slip of paper pinned on his back, on which was inscribed the name of some Roman and Gallic chieftan. Each student was to try to see the name on his neighbor’s back. The one with the most names guessed and spelled correctly won the prize. The captains of the four teams each selected four people to be in the Race. Two teams at a time raced . First, the two from the 10R class; then the two from the 10A class and last the two winning teams. The “Amici Caesaris’’ won he race and were awarded the blue ribbon and the silver (aluminum) cup with the name of the team and the date awarded, en graved on it. Then came the “EATS”— sandwiches, cocoa, pickles, cookies, fudge. They seemed to satisfy the appetites of all present. After this the students set out for home wishing for another Caesar party soon. V � C , THE JUNIOR PARTY One of the greatest social events of the year was held February the eighth, at the Public Library. This was the junior party, held under the sponsorship of Miss Whit- field and Mr. Lawler. Many games were played during which much excitement ensued. M iss Whitfield entertained us with music; meanwhile we enjoyed a few fancy steps. Under the capable hands of the refreshment committee a delightful lunch was served. The party then dispersed, and a merry time was reported by all present. THE AURORA 61 CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 4 — Back to school. Oh, Boy! What a grand and glorious feeling. 5 — While the Seniors are trying to make their shoes fit, Mr. Allen is watching over the Freshmen in his shirt sleeves. 10 — Poor books, their wages are being worn out by the Freshmen, looking at the “pitchers.” OCTOBER 1 — First day of second school month. 19 — “Melody Kids” entertain. Certainly were melodious. 25 — Crown Point vs. Hobart. Fight! NOVEMBER 6 — Yes! We’re going to have an annual. 8 — Staff is chosen. Oh, the sighs! 13 — Paul Verplanke climbed the flag pole. Thrills! Lucky day for him. 16 — Peppy program, featuring “Old Fashioned and Up To Date Girls.” Our dandy Drum corps made a big hit. 22 — Senior Entertainment, “School Days.” Was it funny? Uh-hu ! 24 — Rah, Hobart, Rah! We conquered La Crosse. 34-6. 30 — Thanksgiving Recess. Thanks to the Puritans. 62 THE AURORA IlllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltlllUllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll DECEMBER 3 — Mr. Orr’s sweetie, Miss Marquardt, visited “us”??? 1 4 — Circus! Who? Where? The Sophs, of course. 21 — Santa visited the Assembly. We’re going home! JANUARY 11 — Junior Program. 18 — Senior Bob Party. They are the days of Real Sport! Freshies showed us tEe Old Family Album. FEBRUARY 5 — Lecture, subject, “Professional Bums and Hoboes” by ?? 12 — Edna Schlobohm, essayist, won the Lincoln medal. 15 — Hail, to the Toreadors! Holla, holla, holla! MARCH 12 — Crash ! Contest at Whiting April 3. 28 — Preliminaries — Leona and Bill won. MAY 1 1 — Baccalaureate. 12 — “Daddy Long Legs.” 13 — “Daddy Long Legs.” Id — Alumni Dinner Dance. 15 — Junior-Senior Party. 16 — Junior-Senior Reception. 17 — Commencement. !illllllll!IIIIIIIIDII:lll!illli:illli!!lll!lill!l|llfllli!l!llll!lll!l!!lllll!!llllll!!llin!!lll!l!l!!;ft WE BELIEVE That it is economy to buy quality merchandise, and that the surest way of getting quality is to pay for it. THAT’S WHY We carry the better grades of merchandise throughout our store, even though we have to get a little more for it. SPECHT-FINNEY COMPANY DEPARTMENT STORE “The Store of Friendly Service’ The Hobart Studio PORTRAITS Copying, Enlarging, Com- mercial, Framing, Kodak Finishing Business Phone 416-R Residence Phone 383-R R. E. GRABILL, Prop. HOBART HARDWARE CO. Phone 328-J DEVOE PAINTS ANI) VARNISHES THE BEE HIVE GROCERIES Home Goods - Notions Special Orders Promptly Supplied. ❖ ❖ ❖ E. C. SCHEIDT, Prop. People’s Hardware Company Wholesale Hardware Sporting Goods and Mill Supplies 668-674 Broadway Phone 103 GARY INDIANA IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM JOKES A kiss on the hand is entirely out .of place. ,« ,« Miss Bosold : “Indians are stocial ; they don’t laugh.” Wm. MacAfee : “Then how did Longfellow make Minnie-Ha-Ha.” , ,« Liz : “Did your voice fill the auditorium ? Peg: “No, it emptied it.” j , t , t Helen F. : “I never could see why they call a boat a “she.” John C. : “Evidently you never tried to steer one.” ,4 4 4 Teacher: “What tense must I use when I say ‘I am beautiful’.” Bright Senior: “Remote past.” 4 ,« ,• Mr. Lawler (in History): “Tell me all you know of the Mongolian race.” Bill Watkins: “I wasn’t there; I went to the baseball game instead.” ■4 , 4 Motoring He: “My clutch is very weak.” She: “So I’ve noticed.” 4 4 .4 Soph : “See the dancing snow flakes. Sen. : “Practicing for the snow- ball I suppose.” linilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!lllii;!l!!!!!!!!!!l!!l!!llllllllllllllllil||||l JOKES Mr. Orr: “This is the worst reci- tation we’ve had in months. I’ve clone most of it myself.” jt jt Harry C. : “Would you mind getting- off my foot?” Alma Belle: “I would but it’s too far to walk.” jt , .jt An advertisement for electric washing machines reads like this: “Don’t kill your wife with hard work, let our electric washing ma- chine do the dirty work.” jt Jt jt “Mr. Johnson gave me a golf mark in Algebra.” “What do you mean?” “Fore.” . jt ,st .jt Altadena: “I’ve got a beastly cold in my head, dear.” Bob: “Never mind, even if it’s only a cold it’s something.” The Hobart Gazette Established 1889 The best advertising medium, because — It has the most readers. It gives the most local news. Its readers like it and pay for it. It brings business to the ad- vertiser. SMITH WHITE, Props. Gary Building Material Company Dealers in Building Material ❖ ❖ Office and Storage Yards: 9th Ave. and Adams-Jefferson St. and Wabash Railroad. Sand, Lime, Brick, Stone Cement, Coal, Mortar Coloring, Etc. THE IIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII AURORA IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUI JOKES Miss Hunter: What English word is derived from quarter? Jimmy Hawke: Two Hits. „« -. Ed. Mellon: Were you out after dark? Bob Nitchman : No. I was out after love. ._ . ,j$ Miss Naegele : Waitress, this coffee is nothing but mud. Waitress: Yes mam, it was ground this morning. , j She : You looked awfully foolish when you proposed to me. He: Very likely’ - I was. . ■ “An other Paris holdup,” he remarked as he adjusted his garter. j -A Freshman: My face is my fortune. Senior: How long have you been broke? , , t “This,” said the goat, as he turned from the tomato can and began on the broken mirror with relish, “is food for reflection.” ,st , ,-i Can You Imagine? Harry Coons on stilts. Hardee Allen flunking. Glee Wilson not learning sonnets. Elmer Scharbach getting straight A’s. Stephen Ripley behaving in English class. Miss Naegele losing her temper. Wm. McAfee not cracking jokes. , , ' t In Physics Leona: You say that ignorance is bliss? Peg: Gee, but this is sure a blissful class. nii imiiiiiiii ili illli illll ill l tll ll l lllllllipi ll lllllllipilllll||||lll|IIIII II IIII II IIIIIIIIIIH LEE RHODES PLUMBING and HEATING Florence Oil Stoves Phone 38 Hobart Indiana Maple Leaf Candy Company Wholesale and Retail PETER S. BATES, Prop. AXEL W. STROM TAILOR Hobart Indiana Have your clothes tailored to measure to get correct style and individuality. Agent for Reliable Clean- ers and Dyers MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT J. LOWENSTINE SONS “The Big White Store” VALPARAISO INDIANA Phone 80 Valparaiso’s Leading Department Store We believe that a reputation is won by acceptable serv- ice and value-giving over a long period of time; that the best recommendation is a customer who is also a friend. If you are not already one of these, we cordially recommend an inspection ° our St ? ck , S , 1 l e a ” eed exists for anything in good things to HAT , to W EAR and to furnish your home. WE ADD COMFORT TO YOUR HOME Phone 80 and connect with all departments. COMPLIMENTS OF FIFIELD’S THIRST SHOP PHONE 309-R SECRETARIAL COURSE FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES This course is open to high school and college graduates only. It recognizes the value of a four-year high school tra ing? and hence goes far beyond the regular business col ege course. It prepares for the important positions that pay the high salary. A large number of high school and college grac - nates have taken this course since we first offered it four years ao-o and are now holding the best positions in this great indus- trial district. No other line of training will open up such splen- did opportunities. Credit will be given those who have taken the commercial course in high school. Write us for lull in- formation. GARY BUSINESS COLLEGE GARY INDIANA JOKES Sophomore: “Did you ever take chloroform ?” Freshman: “No, who teaches it?” « v Jt F a vo red in lunch room. A I lowed all privileges. C atch no diseases. U nexcelled never. L ive in luxury. T ake life easy. Y et persistently rule. ■M ,« . Advice to Flunkers “Eat tomatoes and ketchup.” . , “I didn’t know your son was in High School?’ ’ Oh yes, he ' s been going two years and is in the sycamore class.” ■M , t Teacher: “Will someone please give me a sentence containing the word ‘dozen’?” A Freshie: “I dozen know my les- son.” GEM THEATRE Hobart, Indiana H. T. COONS, Prop, and Mgr. The Best in Motion Pictures Features, Comedies and Novelties HENDERSON’S QUALITY ICE CREAM Our Factory and Equipment Second to None in the State. Your inspection cordially solicited. Telephone 93 Hobart, Ind. j v Miss Bosold : “John, define the word ‘chair’.” John: “A chair is an article of furniture designed for one person having four legs and a back.” There was a young man so be- nighted He never knew when he was slighted He went to a party And ate just as hearty As if he’d really been invited. Compliments of Geo. J. Dunleavy Co. Sporting Goods Men’s Furnishings Radio 622 Broadway GARY INDIANA Electric and Radio Sales and Service Headquarters Radio Receiving Sets and Supplies. Electric Wiring and Lighting Fixtures. iliillllllllll JOKES Things of Interest Around School Violette’s walk. Hary Coon’s “dearie me.” Ripley’s “Spearmint.” Mr. Orr’s talkitiv ' eness. Jeannette Cavender’s giggle. Mr. Allen’s vocal abilities. Elmer Scharbach’s stenographer??? Miss Dresser’s temper. jt , Soph: “A fool is positive; a wise man hesitates.” Freshie: ‘Are you sure?” Soph : “Positive.” j John C. : “I wish to ask a ques- tion, concerning a tragedy.” Miss Bosold : “Well?” John: “What is my grade?” Motors, Ranges and Power Installation Line Construction and Testing ,4 ,� “Anything Electrical” The Electric Shop R. E. WHEATON, Prop. Phone 400-R Hobart, Ind. Breathes there a man with soul so dead, Who never to himself has said, As he found that he had flunked again, X ? J -4 $ ? Blankety Blank ! IT PAYS TO TRADE AT SAUTER’S PURE FOOD GROCERY AND MARKET Two Phones 10 and 75 SAUTER’S If a clean grocery and clean market products, with choicest of quality and right prices appeal to you, then buy your groceries and meats at OUR STORE Sole Agency for LIGGETT’S CHOCOLATES SYMPHONY LAWN STATIONERY Commencement Gifts and Books PATHE PHONOGRAPHS Sapphire Ball and Steel Cut Records Phillips Byall The Rexall Store The Hobart News O. L. Patte, Editor and Prop. Hobart’s Representative Newspaper. Published every Thursday at 405-407 Main Street iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiB JOKES A freshman stood on the burning deck — As far as he could learn He stood in perfect safety — He was too GREEN to burn. ,«t ..st ,«t Famous Cases John Helen. Bob Carp. Benson Michigan City. Bill Alma Belle. Bernice J. Bob N. Marjorie Gordon. Marjorie L. Max. Faye F. Eddie Scharbach Mr. Orr Milwaukee. ,« ,St .St “Oh the Annual’s a funny thing. The school gets all the fame — The printer gets all the money — And the staff gets all the blame.” ..St ,st ..St Class Stones F reshman— Emerald. Sophomore — Grind Stone. Junior — Blarney Stone. Senior — Tomb Stone. ,st ..St ,st Mr. Orr: “Edwin, why do we have day and night?” Edwin : “Because the earth re- volts.” niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiu • COAL LUMBER MILL WORK BUILDING MATERIAL BUILDERS’ HARDWARE PAINTS HOBART LUMBER COMPANY Phones 45 and 46 Unity Shoe Repairing System First Class Work Done While You Wait All Work Guaranteed SPASE ATSEFF, Prop. Hobart, Ind. Main St. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM Max: “Is the Saturday Evening Post a branch of the American Le- gion?” , J Mr. Lawler: “Can anyone give me any information regarding the liberty bell?” - Clifton (looking at the clock) : “It’ll ring in just two minutes.” -A “Just because you are a good dresser, don’t think you are the whole bed-room suite.” SHEARER SON COAL BUILDING MATERIAL Phone No. 4 HOBART, INDIANA llllilillllllllHIliM Mr. Orr: “What is salt?” Stephen : “Salt is what makes potatoes taste so bad when you leave it out.” Edna: “Al, someone just called and said you were sick and couldn’t come to the staff meeting-.” Al : “Ha, the joke’s on him, he wasn’t supposed to call until next Wednesday.” A ..■ Of all my father’s family I like myself the best. — Benson. PARRY’S GROCERY AND MARKET 607 THIRD STREET PHONE 87 PURE FOODS Shopping Headquarters for those who seek the best only — at a price any purse can afford. Try us for a week and see MARSHALL D. PARRY BRAND FLECK Phone 25, Free Delivery First Class Grocery and Market If you want the best we have it. HOBART INDIANA MY MOTHER SAYS that she knows I will make good if I regularly save a part of what I earn. She’s right, all right. MY FATHER SAYS that he started me right by opening a savings account for me the day I was born. MY BOSS SAYS that he can tell a lot about a man by a look at his savings book. He looked at mine when I came. MY BROTHER SAYS that the wisest thing he ever did was to start saving when he started working. He’s still saving, too. MY SISTER SAYS that it’s a mighty inde- pendent feeling to have a growing sav- ings account of her own. And she is sure independent. MY BANKER KNOWS that many of his biggest deposits had their beginning in the savings of one man plus opportunity. THE FIRST STATE BANK HOBART -:- . INDIANA liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Lines in Physics all remind us, We should strive to do our best, And departing leave behind us Notebooks that will help the rest. J Women, women, everywhere, and not a date in sight ! .j Miss Whitfield: “What is a brass instrument ?” Ted K. : “One made of brass.” ' Miss W. : “Well, then what is a wind instrument?” t II l .It jt Love is like an onion, We taste it with delight But when it’s gone we wonder Whatever made us bite ! , , _ Mr. Orr: “Explain how a me- chanical piano works.” Leona : “Put a nickle in it.” , J jt He: “fust one more kiss before I leave.” She: “No, we haven’t time, fath- er will be home in an hour.” , M Mr. Orr: “What is the aesthetic calue of nature study?” Stephen : “To teach us that love is beautiful.” jt Mr. Lawler: “What is an infant industry ?” Clifton : “Raising babies.” IlllllllllllllllllWIIIlllliiP I AM THE HONEY MAN COME HEAR THE BEES HUM J. M. MUNDELL WM. SCHARBACH, Sr. SONS Phones 15 and 91 In the Same Location for 32 Years “Proof Products” PITTSBURGH PLATE GLASS COMPANY Distributors of WINDOW GLASS POLISHED PLATE GLASS SUN-PROOF PAINTS VELUMINA FLAT WALL PAINT PITCAIRN WATER SPAR AUTO GLOSS ENAMEL ASK YOUR DEALER FOR THE ABOVE “Proof Products” EAST GARY LUMBER COAL COMPANY EAST GARY INDIANA Owned and Operated by Wm. Scharbach, Sr. Sons Phone 99 “Proof Products” THE COLONIAL iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii .M You can always tell a Senior, So sedately, dressed. You can always tell a Junior by The way he swells his chest. You can always tell a Freshman by His timid looks and such. You can always tell a Sophomore But you can’t tell him much. .jf .. v «s Edna: “I hear that the faculty leads a fast life.” A1 : “1 doubt it; none of them passed me last term.” 740 Broadway Gary, Ind. Sporting Goods Tools and Cutlery Headquarters for Kodaks and Photographic Supplies Send in Your Films. We de- velop and finish. All Work Guaranteed. AMERICAN TRUST SAVINGS BANK HOBART INDIANA Original 4 Per Cent Bank of the Town Financially Strong and Reliable J. C. CAVENDER Cashier H. F. CAVENDER ssistant Cashier H. R. PLUGHOEFT Funeral Director Prompt Ambulance Service ❖ ❖ Phone 397-W Residence Phone 404-W lllllllllllllllillllilllllllM A Classical Tragedy Boyibus kissibus sweetie gi riorum, Girlibus likeibus, wanti soraorum, Pater puella enter roomorum, Kickibus boyibus, exibus doorutn, Nightibus darkibus, noum lampor- um, Climibus fensibus, breechibus tore- urn. “This gets under my hide,” said the flapper as she applied the mas- sage cream. BICKETT COAL AND COKE CO. MINERS OF “ROY ALTON” FRANKLIN COUNTY’S FINEST COAL McCormick Building CHICAGO GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY Always comes. It may come within a few years after the start on life’s broad highway is made. The young men and women who, through consistent practice of thrift, have built up accounts at the bank, will be able to see and to grasp op- portunity when presented. We hope to serve you then — let us serve vou now. THE HOBART BANK HOBART, INDIANA Established 1884 Oldest Bank in Hobart WM. STOMMEL, President W. J. KILLIGREW, Cashier J. E. MELLON Assistant Cashier Dr. F. H. Werner DENTIST 210 Main Street E. B. Manteuffel The Reliable Shoe Store Phone 356-R HOBART INDIANA Ain’t no use in lovin No gain. Ain’t no use in eatin All pain. Ain’t no use in Kissin He’ll tell. Ain’t no use in knockin Oh — . „ jt Mr. Orr: “Say did you know Joe Mundell wants to get rid of his wife?” Mr. Allen: “No!” Mr. Orr: “Why 1 see he has a sign in front of his place — “Honey for Sale.” WHAT IS HOME WITHOUT A HOUSE OF MUSCAT R-U-G From the cradle to the grave ones life is more or less influenced by the rugs on your floors. IN THE HOME BEAUTIFUL Rugs play an important part, some interior Decorators tell us, the most important part. WE CORDIALLY INVITE you to visit our $100,000 Rug Store, conceded by authorities to be the finest display of Domestic Rugs in the Middle West. Largest Assortment Lowest Prices Credit Free as Water HOUSE OF MUSCAT Fifth Avenue and Broadway. Annex: 10th and Broadway GARY INDIANA ROPER BROTHERS jt , , FORD SALES AND SERVICE .M jjt ,4 HOBART CHESTERTON Phone 70 86 THE AURORA |l|llij|l|iil!lilt|||||||||||||||||j|iilll!l||||||||||||||||||||||||||llllllllll!lll|||||||l!ll|||||lllllllllllllllllll� IIIIIIIIIIIIIM j 0 KE S INQUIRING REPORTER Question: Does Mr. Lawler’s “COOKIE DUSTER” indicate dignity or it is an ornamental improvement? Answers: All mugs have a flaw. — Irene Hoffman. It is woderful, it makes him look so cunning. — Jeanette Cavender. It is a relic of antiquity. — Stephen Ripley. Mr. Lawler’s “cookie duster” indicates dignity. I think he would get better results though if he would try some Stacomb. — Clifton Nygren. Question: How many dates can you remember? Answers: One in particular — I swallowed the seed. — Charlotte Fetterer. Thursday and Friday at the end of every six weeks. — Donald Lee. I most always remember a date the day after. — Dorothy Travers. Question: What is dearer than the dismissal bell? Answers: Marjorie. — Max Brand. The tardy bell just after you enter the assembly. — Violette Ellenberger. The 8:45 bell. — Hardee Allen. Question: What is the honor attached to the winning of the Valedictory? Answers : Four years of studying. — Violette E. “Smarty.” — Leola Krueger. Getting your name in the newspaper. — William Messick. Question: What benefits have you gained form the study of geometry? Answers: I have gained two credits towards graduation. — Bud Mellon. A scientifical way of arguing. — William Messick. ■Illlll ll lli ntll llll l t Illlllllllllllllll Illliillim 1111111111111 1 Dr. Clara Faulkner Dr. A. E. Wiesjhan DENTIST Hobart Indiana PHONE 60 GROCERY and MARKET PHONE 60 For Good Things to Eat ANDERSON CLOTHING CO. The Home of Good Clothes ROSELAND, Chicago, 111., 11200 Michigan Avenue, Tel. Pullman 0049 Gary, Indiana 361-7 Broadway, Tel. Gary 205 88 THE AURORA Define a spanking. Ralph Hawke: “A severe punishment inflected by the right wing of the enemy forces upon our rear.” « -J v Senior: “I get a haircut every week. Freshman: “How long will it take to get them all cut?” jt jK Altedena : “I feel like crying.” Boh : “Go ahead. I hear they have a ball-room here.” .jjt John C. : “Do you know that fellow over there?” Bob: “Sure, he sleeps next to me in English.” .. « ,• v « A Jewish traveling salesman droj ped his watch out of the window, and the train ran over it. The conductor said it was the first time his train had been on time in over two months. .Jt The hat check boy Must be quite queer Who can’t grow wealthy In a year. j , jt It was a deathbed scene, but the director was not satisfied with the action. “Come on,” he cried, “put some life in your dying.” .. « . � “There are other ties than home,” said Jimmie as he took the tracks for home. IMilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillMlllllllliM THE AURORA 89 !lllllll!llllllllllll!llllllllil!IMIIII!l!lll!l||||||W AUTOGRAPHS 90 THE AURORA ALUMNI 1889 Carrie Banks 1891 Grace (Rifenberg) Conroy ♦Mamie Jory William Portmess 1892 L. Victor Seydel Menta (Mander) Williamson Emily (Ammerman) Alexander Arthur Roper Mary (Gordon) Ballentyne 1893 ♦Howard Gordon. Agnes (Fiester) Barnes 1894 ♦Ida Lutz Mamie Hancock Thomas Roper Hattie (Belt) Wellock 1895 Amanda (Triebess) Robinson Edward Harney ♦Hugh Thompson Arthur Cook Floyd Bayor Robert Roper 1896 Pearle (Banks) Lutz Clara (Peterson) Foss ♦Edwin Gordon Pearl (Kent) Beltzhoover 1897 Mary Portmess Daisy (Lambert) Bullock Norma (Scholler) Samuelson Laura (Nitchman) Keyes Ruth Portmess Mary (Roper) Strong 1898 Mary Cheney Teckla (Anderson) Ceander Luther Roper 1899 Bliss (Roper) Newman Martha (Harrison) Brown Myrtle (Banks) Hidings Charles Blank 1900 Lilian (Blank) Baker John Johnson Laura (Johnson) Irish Jennie (Crockett) Irwin Joseph Mundell Clara Peterson Charlotte (Roper) Young ♦Bernard Peterson Dora (Stauffer) Halstead Esther (Blank) Myers 1901 Joseph Johnson Mabel (Rowe) Butler Bessie (Banks) Idle Albin Hazelgreen Ella (Nelson) Carlson Anna (Michelsen) Morton William Crockett 1902 Veiva Scoffern Dwight Mackey Arthur Carnduff Esther (Nelson) Williams Philip Roper Elvira (Larson) Ewing Ruth (Bullock) Mackay 1903 Alla (Rhodes) Carnduff Nettie (Londenberg) Dawson Margaret (Bullock) Killigrew THE AURORA 91 ALUMNI 1910 Lyda (Traeger) Ingrain Bessie Banks George Tabbert Ellwyn (Roper) Peddicord John Killigrew Ethel (Crockett) Hickman William Traeger Mildred (Neef) Scott Henry Harma Edna (Sydel) Tree Edna Traeger Margaret Boldt George Tree Beth Swanson Royal Morton 1911 Marguerite Swanson Isa (Bullock) Jeffries Emma Gruel Herbert Hartnup Alice (Larson) Rose (Phillips) Stevens Carl Lennertz Almaida (Johnson) Taylor Bertha Kraft Paul Bruebach Cora (Demmon) Plack Elsie Rose Hugo Fifield Matilda Harms Edna Borger Fred Weaver Avina (Krause) Killigrew 1912 Doris (Whit) Inscho Benjamin Smith Ruth (Johnson) Thompson Edith M. (Chase) O’Neil Leon Killigrew Hazel (Halstead) Findling Minnie H. Traeger Arthur Johnson Katherine Ramenstein Mabel E. (Traeger) Fabian Harold E. Tabbert Hazel Strom Lawrence C. Traeger, Jr. Ella (Londenburg) Rowe John C. Fleck Cecil (Martin) Sensenbaugh Leroy Ramenstein Bliss (Shearer) Emery Gordon Price Clara B. Mayhak William A. Fleck 1913 Ruth (Thompson) Douglas Ralph G- Banks Fred W. Rose Lightner G. Wilson Gladys (Maxwell) Rose Edith E. Ream Forrest Crisman Bertha C. Busse Ralph Kraft Olive E. Wood Waif red L. Carlson 1914 Ruth Smith George White Loretta Malone Hazel (Stevens) Hill Alice (Sarver) Melin Edna Scheidt Dorothy (Thomas) Bloxham Mayme (Barnes) Davis Everett Newman Ethel Halsted 1915 Elnora Carlson Marie Scheidt Agnes (Lennertz) Parrish IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIII1IIIIIIIIII1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIH 92 THE AURORA |||||!lll|||||||lll|||||i!lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!llll!]IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM ALUMNI 1922 Corwin Black Ethel Carlson Herbert Carlson Clinton Cavender Elizabeth Davenport Verva De France Ruby Fisher Mildred Jahnke Leonard Johnson Gerald Keilman Ira Keppel Russell Koehler Laverne Manteuffel Ida Maclver Walter Miller Hazel Nelson Wayne Nelson Jessie Owen Marian Paxton Harold Peterson Lynn Peterson Lester Quinlan Leona (Raschka) Ewiglebeu Esther Strong ' Grace Traeger Edna Weaver Marian Wood 1923 Harold Nelson Lacceetta (Campbell) Prentiss Nick Drachulich Mark Foreman Emil Ewigleben Gertrude Freeburg Harry Ryan Ruth Gill Walter Tolle Bessie (Nitchman) Canino Owen Crisman Margaret Carlson Herbert Peterson Mary Thomas Emil Bartos Jessie Joy . Charles Gerber Wally Hoffman Martin Struebing John Hawke Paul Pattee. Lois Tabbert Margaret Maybaum 0 S.7 � wrnnnw am— an— aa— wmwmaMwwn rrrrfwrrt '