Kalona High School - Centerika Yearbook (Kalona, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1940 volume:

Volume XII ARTIST EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ASSISTANT EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGERS Ghe Centerika Published by Center High School KALONA, IOWA, ROUTE 2 MAY, 1940 The Staff Pere eaten canine Sie Ate RAYMOND MOORE, Number 1 See enna oa anaes eae ana Sn Me ne on cae cSnsoacnaareehaacanst CARLEY JUNE ERB tees sR rey Ben ea ees tee MARY ELLEN SWARTZENDRUBER CLEO DICKEL ALBERTA JANE HINCKLEY DRAMATICS MUSIC BOYS’ ATHLETICS GIRLS’ ATHLETICS DECLAMATORY ADA BRENNEMAN HELEN SLAUBAUGH pean Se Sete ee aa 2s MRS ac sane ee asocavchaaes DANIEL BRENNEMAN MYRTLE GOSNELL EUNICE FLEMING AYER © ECan GSES AS SSS east eee ae gene te oan as Pasta na ucs acad asa st aun nc euertt ager enigma NORA MILLER SCO SHS COI RO} Sel Sr AOA Bt NSIS ee ie ae ee ar ea ie EDWIN MOORE TEBE Regs ERVIN USAC SS ree ek re ccc as ese en rec ae nan nro ccn ta Sova ak vane ones aa@eeeee oaeaeeons MERLE FLEMING WTAE ChB eae cette ne coset Segre ct saree ee Ae JOHN MILLER, BILL SWARTZENDRUBER PT VIN sree 2 ee ee RE te et et cewataenn LOIS BONTRAGER YODER ’30 DEAN McKRAY ’35 STANLEY SWARTZENDRUBER ’39 SEATED—Left to right—Cleo Dickel, Mary Ellen Swartzendruber, Carley June Erb, Raymond Moore. SECOND ROW—Left to right—-Helen S’aulbaugh, Nora Miller, Merle Fleming, Eunice Fleming, Arlene Hochstetler, Edwin Moore. BACK ROW-—-Left to right—John Mier, Myrtle Gosne'l, Ada Brenneman, Billy Swartzendruber, Daniel Brenneman. M. F. PALMER To M. F. Palmer, who has given his unselfish support and cooperation to the improvement of the educational interests of our community, we, the class of 1940, dedicate this, the thirteenth annual of Center High School. EDW. E. HERSHBERGER, Pres. S. J. PALMER C. C. SWARTZENDRUBER ra ae ee ST Page 3 M. F. PALMER, Treasurer ary 4 cL U. A. MILLER, Secre ba . 2S eS Se ee ee ey ecoueesemeaesensUammanibe= cient aneees eieeeeetiemaeectiseeaeenteesee ter tate coin adie ee eS ae a Ee = Rm c ee a a i a ea ae Se Se SS SS eee J. F. SWARTZENDRUBER IRENE NASH Superintendent A.B. Jchn Fletcher 1939 ‘ Po. lows 1935 : PI Graduate work — Iowa oe ' Mathematics : Science ; Manual Training Economics f MARY K. BONTRAGER Grades —Page 4— : Senior Class CARLEY JUNE ERB coo Ts Class President, ’37 Class Vice-president, ’39, 40 Centerika Staff, ’38, ’39, ’40 News Editor, ’40 Declamatory, ’37, ’38, ’39, ’40 International Student Society, 40 Music, ’37, ’38, ’39, ’40 Basketball, ’37, ’39, ’40 Diamond ball, ’37, ’39, ’40 “Ruth in a Rush,” ’37 “He Troups to Conquer,” ’38 “An Old Kentucky Garden,” ’39 “Dav'd Copperfield,” ’39 “Cyclone Sally,” ’40 ADA RUT H BRENNEMAN “Ruth” Class President, ’39 Class Vice-president, ’38 Declamatory, ’37, ’39, ’40 News Editor, ’39 Assistant Editor, ’40 “Ruth in a Rush,” ’37 “Prize Pigs,” ’38 “Three Taps on a Wall,” ’38 “David Copperfield,” ’39 “Cyclone Sally,” ’40 Centerika Staff, ’38, 40 International Student Society, 738, °40 Diamond ball, ’39, ’40 Basketball, ’39, ’40 MARY ELLEN SWARTZENDRUBER “M. By? Pianist, ’38, ’39, ’40 Music, ’37, ’38, ’39, ’40 Declamatory, ’37, ’39, ’40 Centerika Staff, ’39, ’40 Diamond ball, ’37, ’38, ’39, ’40 Basketball, ’37, ’38, ’39, ’40 News Editor, ’40 International Student Society, 38 Class Secretary-treasurer, ’40 erULhiein sae hushine ot “Prize Pigs,” ’38 “Three Taps on a Wall,” ’38 “Dav'd Copperfield,” ’39 “An Old Kentucky Garden,” ’39 “Cyclone Sally,” ’40 ALBERTA JANE HINCKLEY “Blondie” Canoga Park High School, ’37 Class President, ’38 President International Student Society, ’38 Assistant News Editor, ’38, ’39 Declamatory, ’39 Centerika Staff, ’39, ’40 “Prize Pigs,” ’38 “Three Taps on a Wall,’ ’38 “Dav d Copperfield,” ’39 Basketball, ’39, ’40 Diamond ball, ’37, ’38, ’39 RAYMOND D. MOORE eve sa Class Secretary-treasurer, ’37 Centerika Staff, ’38, ’39, ’40 Declamatory, ’37, ’38, ’39, ’40 “Tom Sawyer,” ’37 “Dress Reversal,” ’38 “An Old Kentucky Garden,” ’39 “David Copperfield,” ’39 “Sue,” ’40 “Cyclone Sally,” ’40 Diamond ball, ’38, ’39, ’40 Basketball, 738, ’39, ’40 International Student Society, 40 HELEN JANETTE SLAUBAUGH “H, Je Class President, ’40 Class Vice-pres'dent, ’37 Class Secretary-treasurer, ’39 Centerika Staff, ’38, ’40 Declamatory, ’37, ’38, ’39, ’40 International ,Student Society, 24 40 Music, 737, ’38, ’39 Diamond ball, ’39, ’40 “Three Taps on a Wall,” ’38 ‘Ruth in a Rush,’ ’37 “Dav'd Copperfield,” ’39 An Old Kentucky Garden,” ’39 “Cyclone Sally,” ’40 Editorials The Folly of War What is war that some men seem to glory in it? Surely they know the horrors of war. Is it that those who cause war have forgotten the beauties and pleasant mem- ories of youth that they can so ruthlessly kill the youth that now have taken their places? We don’t know just what is in the minds of these men but I think that those who are responsible for war should rightfully be placed in the class with our most danger- ous criminals. I don’t believe that anyone will ever be able to explain just why the mass of people should be made to sacrifice their lives for the selfish motives of a few. Why is it, then, when a young boy who has not had a fair chance in life and not had a Christian home in which he should have gotten a good training, must always be pun'shed so severely for a mistake in life? Usually they are influenced by older and mcre experienced men who should rightfully be made to pay for part of the crime. I think all those put to death in prisons would probably have proved themselves worthy and useful if they had only been given another chance. In contrast to this pic- ture are the rulers and dictators who have proved, by their positions, that they have had this chance, and still go on unpunished for the killing of thousands of innocent people, young and old alike. War seems to be justified by the world today. Why is it that such a horrible and grim crime should be justified as something which must be in order to distribute land and establish justice throughout the earth? Today we have a good example of this fact in European countries. They insist that to have peace on the continent they must first have war to bring the people of one nationality together and prevent strife and envy among the other countries. To any- one who stops and thinks about it, it is obviously a very foolish idea. Is it justice when families are broken up and fathers and mothers who were once so proud of their children must see their young boys marching to the ‘‘march of death” and their little ones at home, killed before their very eyes? Picture the bloody battle- fields where the half-crazed soldiers slaughter each other in cold blood and go on care- lessly from day to day leaving their dying buddies lying by their sides. Also try to imag’ne the horror and fright ot the people in a blazing city after the bombing planes have finished their work for the day. Although the stories and pictures of war are horrible, I think it quite impossible for us, who are not actually fighting, to grasp the full meaning of the word ‘war’. Surely no sane person really glories in war! We probably know that as long as there is anyone on the earth, there will be fighting and strife among men. Although at times it seems very far off, we must all keep praying for a time in the future when there will be no war and the “war to end war’ will be over. —Assistant Editor. The Blessings of Adversity “Sweet are the uses of adversity’’—no, this is not misqucted, although most of us would naturally prefer “sweet are the uses of prosperity”. How often we hear people idly saying, “Oh, if I only were as prosperous as so and so!’’—or indulging in envious remarks about people who are only materially prosperous. Everybody shrinks from misfortune and adversities. Yet, isn’t it true that after- wards, more often than not, people say it was good for them? Suppcse a man with his heart centered on riches, by some misfortune, loses all his wealth. Proportionately, his character is enriched, unless there wasn’t the true fiber of character in him from the beginning. He now becomes rich in sympathy for other people and makes himself e, part or them. It ‘s said that the beautiful gem found in the ocean, the pearl, is not merely a natural form but is the result of an injury or scar in the oyster. The pearl is formed through the protection built up around the in ury. Why not build up pear's of purest sheen around the injuries we receive in cur life’s journey? Even physical injuries fit into this plan Quoting the “Nazarene’’—‘‘He that does nct suffer thinks he stands upon a mighty rock which he himself has raised. He (Continued on Page 7) Editorials (Continued from Page 6) does not see his brother—he sees only himself.’’—But not so after suffering. Let us briefly consider two outstanding “unfortunates’” who have turned their liabilities into assets—Helen Keller and John Bunyan. What greater handicap can there be than blindness? Yet, by the aid of her talented teacher, Anne Sullivan, Miss Keller made full use of her talents and now is an inspiration to thousands. John Bunyan was im- prisoned for his religious and political beliefs—the son of a tinker. This did not end his activity by any means. Instead of stagnation and silence he produced his famous book “Pilgrim’s Progress’’, which, in circulation, ranks second only to the Bible. Con- sider these lives and also other examples. Let us cease complaints and think instead of the sweet uses of adversity—for they are there. —KEditor, ’40. Class History In the year 1936 the good ship ‘‘Class of 1940” left port and entered out upon the Sea of Higher Education manned by a crew of ten. The captain, Carley June, was aided by first mate Helen, and second mate Raymond, and seven crew members, Ada, Mary Ellen, Betty Brenneman, Treva Beard, Dean Kesselring, Bertha Miller and Ellis Swartzendruber In the first year of the voyage members of the class assisted in the plays, “Tom Sawyer” and “Ruth in a Rush’. Dean, Treva, Mary Ellen, and Carley June represented us in basketball. The next lap of our voyage found only seven members on board. Dean and Treva boarded another ship and Ellis sailed away on a yacht for Florida. Bertha took a life boat for port, but Alberta Jane, who had spent her first year in California, joined us. The management changed hands with Alberta Jane as captain, Ada, first mate, and Betty, second mate. Our class again assisted in dramatics. Ada, Alberta Jane, Betty and Mary Elen helped with ‘‘Prize Pigs” and the whole class aided in three one- act plays. Helen and Betty placed first in their divisions in declamatory. Raymond and Carley June also participated. Since there was no girls’ basketball team, Raymond was the only one entering basketball competition. . The next year found Betty transferred to a ship ending its voyage a year earlier thu s leaving a crew of only six. Ada served as captain, Carley June, first mate, and Helen, second mate. The entire class participated in declamatory and presented “Cavid Copperfield” with the aid of a few others. Most cf the class also helped with the oper- etta, “An Old Kertucky Garden”. The entire class played either softkall or basketball, the girls helping win the county chamrionship for Center in softball The last lap of the voyage found Helen as captan, Carley June ,first mate, and Mary Ellen, second mate. At the beginning of the second semester Alberta Jane com- pleted her work ard entered the University of Iowa. The cas presented ‘‘Cyclone Sally” with the aid of a few cthers. All but Alberta Jane took part in dec’amatory, Raymond and Carley June placing in their divisons. Our voyage is almost over with May 15 the probable da-e of arrival and May 17 the day when we reach shore. —R. D. M. ’40. | Class Prophecy In the year of 1960 the Brenneman tw'ns returned from a world wide tour. After graduating from Center the twins had taken a special course in photography. Just as an interesting side-line they traveled around the world taking moving pictures of al the students that had graduated from Center High School and of the:r present occupa- tions. To help defray the expenses of their travels, the twins sponsored an a l-even ng cntertains:ent in the huge auditorium of Center’s new gymnasium. Let us notice the first picture of a 1940 graduate. No wonder the audience is applauding, for right before their eyes Raymond Moore’s perpetual motion machine is whirring and buzzing away. Raymond had learned the fundamentals of physics so well at Center that after on y ten years of strenuous labor he was able to contribute the eighth wonder cf the wor'd However, his work left an indelible mark of old age on him. I'is hair, what was left, was snowy white and deep furrows l'ned his face. ECut lcok, the scene has changed ard the latest Rock Island Streamliner whizzes into the modern Frytown depot. Carley June is employed as a stewardess. Her win- ning sa.ile, helpfulness and kindl’ness make her one of the most efficient stewardesses employed by the Rock Island Lines. It is said that as a result of employing her, the streaimliner has doubled the number of passengers regularly carried. The next picture transports the aud’ence to France where in one of the famed art buildings of Paris a magnificent painting hangs. This painting is Alberta Jane’s masterpiece which has brought her world fame and honor. There, the next picture is Blond e, herself, working intently on a painting, her fingers all blotched and her hair rufi ed up. Alberta Jane hasn’t changed since the glad old days in high school. The next picture takes us out West to an up-to-date r'd'ng academy. Of course, it isn’t hard to guess Helen as the owner. The academy is located in a picturesque section of the Rocky Mountains. Sparkling spring water, beautiful scenery, and pine- bordered trails make this location ideal. Soon a magnificent cathedral looms into s’ght No one in the audience is ignor- ant of the designer. Ada, who had a tendency toward artistic designing, put her talent to work and accomplished this unique product. Eut let us glance within. What have we here? Do you see the bridal couple coming down the ais'e? And listen to that enchanting pipe crgan music. The brice is no other than Ada. The picture changes and a cozy little cottage snuggled in among luxur‘ou: scenery proves to be Ada’s future nome, another product of her artistic designing. But what about the music we heard in the cathedral? Oh, there, the next pic- ture brings us right up to the player of the pipe organ. Of course, it’s Mary Ellen, the world-famed musician. Mary Ellen truly found her place in the world. Many are the hearts soothed, and gladdened, and inspired by her talent. This conclude ‘ the picture of the class of 1940. The audience app!auded loudly and the pictures went on. —(Peggoty Barkis) Ciass Will We six seniors, comprising the class of 1940, on leaving these halls of learning, wish to leave something to be remembered by We therefore execute this, our last will and testament. To the juniors we leave the privileges which a'ways fall to seniors along with the inevitable north row in the assembly, hoping that you will be able to keep warm. To the sophomores we donate our dignity, hoping they will “cut out” some of their “cutting up’. To the freshmen we give our best wishes for lots of courage to tackle geometry, physics, economics, and anything else that comes along. As individuals we leave the following: Mary Ellen leaves her ability as pianist to Johnnie who still picks out tunes with one finger. Carley June wishes her clever and witty sayings to Clifford hoping that he will get a lot of laughs during his senior year. Raymond wills his capacity to read the least history and talk the most during history class to Bernard who usually doesn’t have much to say. Helen bestows her habit of jumping when someone suddenly starts talking be- hind her on Jean who seems to have steady nerves. Alberta Jane’s love for athletics is given to Verda with the hope that she’ll enjoy it as much as “Blondie” has. Ada wills her bashful qualities to Merle, the freshman gad-about. THE CLASS OF 1940 Witnesses: HORATIO HABA Stephen Oglethorpe, SYLVESTER SIDEWALK Attorney at Law SE RE SEE ESSERE SSE EO = : Pr — Se ee SEATED—Left to right—Nora Miller, Myrtle Gosnell, Eunice Fleming, Arlene Hoch- stetler. STANDING—Left to right—Daniel Brenneman, Cleo Dickel, David Brenneman, Clif- ford Grout. Junior Class History In the fall of 1937 ten freshmen entered the halls of Center High School. About three weeks after school had started Roselind DeFrance joined our class and in the middle of the year Betty Jacob joined us too, and made our enrollment twelve. During the year Cleo took part in the play, ‘“‘Prize Pigs’’, and Roselind played in “He Troops to Conquer”. Several members helped present “Three Taps on the Wall” and ‘‘Dress Re- versal’. We also participated in declamatory. Our class was represented in both boys’ and girls’ basketball The class officers were: president, Arlene Hochstetler; vice- president, Daniel Brenneman; secretary-treasurer, Luva Yoder. In the fall of the sophomore year all of our number was found back at school again. In dec’amatory work, Myrtle took second place and Arlene third, both in dra- matics. David took part in the play, ‘David Copperfield” and several members of the class were in the operetta, “An Old Kentucky Garden’. We were represented in boys’ and girls’ basketball again. Eunice and Nora were in the girls’ sextette. The officers were: president, Daniel; vice-president, Myrtle; secretary-treasurer, Betty Jacob. Last fall only eight of our members were back. Luva Yoder, Betty Jacob, Virgie Earnest and Roselind DeFrance failed to return. Luva and Betty entered Wellman High School. Our class presented the play, ‘‘Sue’”. In declamatory work, Myrtle placed first in dramatics and Nora first in humorous. Myrtle took part in the freshman- sophomore play, “Back Again, Home Tcwn’’. All the boys took part in basketball. Clec was captain. Nora and Eunice took part in music again The class officers were: president, Myrt!e; vice-president, Daniel; secretary-treasurer, Clifford. —— 5 SE a. Lm a el ‘ ; Left to right—LGernard Hershberger, John Miller, Edwin Moore. Sophomore Class History The class of 1942 got the first glimpse of C. H. S. life on August 29, 1938, when three freshman boys, John Mi'ler, Bernard Hershberger, and Edwin Moore, enrolled. After about 2a week, Velma Bontrager joined us. We had representat-ves in declamatory, plays and athletics during our first year. In the fa'l of 1939 only the three boys returned to continue their search for knowledge. Eernard Hershberger entered in declamatory and emerged with second place in the humcrous division. However, in the county contest he faied to place. We all took part in the athletics and together with some of the freshen and a junior, put cn the play, ‘‘Back Again, Home Town’. At the beginning of the year we elected our officers. Edwin Moore was elected president, Bernard Hershberger, vice-president, and John Miller, secretary and treasurer. —Page 10— FRONT ROW—Left t o right—Lester Kempf, Jean Christner, Merte Fleming, Verda Hershberger, Lester Moore. BACK ROW—Left to right—Arthur Yoder, Junior Johnson, Billy Swartzendruber, Robert Yoder, Howard Gosnell. Freshman Class History On August 28, 1939, ten meek freshmen entered the doors of Center High School. It took but a few weeks to get acquainted and they were soon swinging along in the reerry way of all students. The class elected officers after the first two weeks as follows: President, Billy; vice-president, Lester K.; and secretary-treasurer, Arthur. Sx boys and one girl participated in basketball and two boys and one girl in music. A freshman girl entered the health contest for our school. We are all looking forward to three more happy years at Center High. EDUCATION Strive with the best you have For a precious education; Be worthy of the life you live, Through your more worthy education. —Page 1i1— Dramatics Senior Class Play FRONT ROW-—Left to right—Raymond Mocre, Robert Yoder, Billy Swartzendruber, David Brenneman. BACK ROW—Left to right—Helen Slaubaugh, Carley June Erb, Mary Ellen Swartzen- druber, Ada Brenneman, Eunice Fleming. “CYCLONE SALLY” CAST OF CHARACTERS Jack Webster, owner of the Webster estate Raymond More Sal y Graham, “Cyclone Sally” Mary Ellen Swartzendruber Regeie Manners, adept at picking peaches Robert Yoder Ruth Thatcher, a peach Reggie would like to pick Ada Brenneman Jim Perkins, courted for twenty years and not discouraged David Brenneran Jenny Thatcher, object of Jim’s persistence Helen Slaubaugh Willie Clumip; the: world's eiginthy) wonders esac seeee eee neeereereee Billy Swartzendruber Vivian Vernon, of the younger social set Eunice Fleming Effie Varden, a cute little neighbor Carley June Erb Jack Webster, owner of the Webster estate, returns after a long absence with the purpose of marrying Sue Bascom. Immediately upon his arrival he encounters open defiance at the hands of some ‘human whirlwind” who is known as ‘Cyclone Sally’’, but who really is a very charming girl. A fierce antagonism develops and the battle rages furiously. Thrills, laughs and roars pile one upon another until finally the big climax arrives and Jack finds, to his dismay, that instead of courting Sue Bascom he has been courting his mortal enemy, ‘‘Cyclone Sally”. —Page 12— Dramatics Junior Class Play FRONT ROW—Arlene Hochstetler, Myrtle Gosnell, Eunice Fleming, Nora Miller. BACK ROW—Daniel Brenneman, Cleo Dickel, Clifford Grout, Raymond Moore. “SUE”’ CAST OF CHARACTERS Sue Smith, who comes in with the storm Uncle Walt Miller, an optimistic old man Aunt Molly, his wife Harry Seymore, a young lawyer Dick Patton, who turns out all right David Brenneman Jim Dunn, an unlucky husband Clifford Grout Ellen Dunn, a grasping WOMAN. ..............--------:--2----s-ceeeeeees corte eece eter cent Eunice Fleming Sarah Maxwell, an old maid with a hig heart.....: Myrtle Gosnell (Raymond Moore substituted for David because of illness.) The plot is concerned with the mysterious disappearance of Uncl e Walt’s money. Sue appears during a storm and seems to have no place to go. Uncle Walt and Aunt Molly take her into their home and hearts Sue senses trouble and finds Ellen at the bottom of it; she blocks Ellen’s attempt to get Uncle Walt and Aunt Molly into the old people’s home by adopting them. With the help of Dick Patton, Sue clears up the mys- tery of the lost money and shows up Ellen. She also reveals the fact that she is a detective working with Harry Seymore. The villains get their just dues, Uncle Walt and Aunt Molly are happy, and Sue finds out that she loves Dick which Uncle Walt and Aunt Molly say they have known all the time. —Page 13— Bo mrt ts Ss ca A Dramatics Freshman-Sophomore Piay FRCNT ROW—Verda Hershberger, Myrtle Gosnell, Mer'e Fleming, Jean Christner. BACK ROW —Lester Moore, Rokert Ycder, John Miller, Bernard Hershberger, Edwin Moore. “BACK AGAIN, HOME TOWN” CAST OF CHARACTERS Bob, Bruceswhorreturns Arter: COTCe sy Can, Sse eee e eee ee eee Edwin Moore Chic) Wiltons a friend’ of “Bote eee ee John Miller Lucius Opperson, who did not leave the old town... Pernard Hershberger Hugh-Gorman, -ancasnier, Of aeloo ails pyar big cee eae ee ae ee Lester Moore Judge Avery, aepOwer sin sthe Corman ly ee ee eer Rokert Yoder phivey “Avery; MIGECE sof Ley ge eee asa e aree Verda Hershberger Viv an, Prescott friend of (Shimleyscrte ss sesso rece es Sane eee Jean Christner Peggy Warren, reason why, Eucius) did not leav.e to witness een Merle Fleming Annabel, an elderly maid making her home with Pegg’y....................-....... Myrt'e Gosnell When Bob Bruce returns to his home town heralded as an example of great suc- cess, the whole town turns out to greet him as a conquering hero. The fact that Bob is in reality broke makes this decided_y embarrassing. But when, in spite of himself, he is forced to act the role of “the mi'licnaire hero without the million” things begin to happen with uproarious and astonishing results And when Bob’s_ sweetheart, Shirley, discovers the deception, Eob uses caveman methods to keep her quiet. | = —Page 14— FRONT ROW—Eernard Hershkerger, Rayr-ond Moore, Myrtte Gosnell, Nora Mivler, Carley June Erb. SECOND ROW—-Arlene Hochstetler, Helen Slaubaugh, Merle Fleming, Lester Kempf, Lester Moore. BACK ROW—Eunice Flem ng, FRoktert Yoder, Mary Ellen Swartzendruber, Ada Bren- neman. Sixteen of the Center High School students participated in declamatcry work this year. The home contest was held November eighth and tenth. Mr. Newby of the University of Iowa judged the humorous and oratorical entries and awarded the fol- lowing places: Humorous—first place, Nora Miller; second place, Bernard Hershker- ger. Raymond Moore was the only orator and therefore placed first. Mr. Streeter, also of the University of Iowa, judged the dramatic division and awarded first place to Myrt'e Gosnell and seccnd place to Carley June Erb. On December fourth the pre-district declamatory contest of the state series was held at Lone Tree and th first place winners of the three divisions spoke. Myrtle and Nora rece:ved ratings of ‘2”’ and Raymond ‘4’ in his division. On December sixth the second place winners spoke at the ccunty declamatory contest also at Lone Tree. Carley June placed third in her division. HOME CONTEST WINNERS HUMOROUS Tippin’ off Teacher Nora Miller Watchin’ the Sparkin’ Bernard Hershberger DRAMATIC Myrtle Cosnell Carley June Irb ORATORICAL Fascism Raymond Moore —H. M. F. ’41 —Page 15— FRONT ROW—Helen Slaubaugh, Merle Fleming, Bernard Hershberger, John Miller, Carley June Erb, Nora Miller. BACK ROW—HEunice Fleming, Robert Yoder, Billy Swartzendruber, Mary Ellen Swartzendruber, Mr. Swartzendruber. Life is never so short but there’s time for a song, To hearten the hours as they hurry along; Through the dark and the day its brave music can rise No matter how swiftly each winged second flies. Music has had an immeasurable influence on the lives of:many people. Truly Dryden has well said: ‘“‘What passion cannot music raise and quell.” This year the girls’ sextette, Mary Ellen, Carley June, Merle, Nora, Eunice, and Helen furnished music at the recital, p ays and parties. rie The Jchrscn courty music festival was he'd at Swisher on April 19 w:th Center participating in vari us groups. if Avrards were again giver t those who had taken an active part. - Sere Aces corre el GIRLS’ QUARTETTE —Page 16— Boys Athletics BOYS’ BASKETBALL f. BO FRONT ROW-—Bernard Hershberger, Arthur Yoder, David Brenneman, Cleo Dickel, captain, Billy Swartzendruber, Howard Gosnell. STANDING—Lester Moore, John Miller, equipment boy, Lester Kempf, Junior John- son, Daniel Brenneman, Clifford Grout, Raymond Moore, Mr. Swartzendruber, coach, Edwin Moore. : REGULARS Center Sharon 31 Center 21 ; Cosgrove 22 Center Shueyville 26 Center 13 Oxford 37 Center Shueyville 18 Center 8 Sharon 42 Center Tiffin 54 @enters (iia este es ...Cosgrove 23 Center -. Center 15 ...Solon 38 Won 2—-Lost 10—Percentage .167 COUNTY TOURNAMENT Center 16—Cosgrove 31 SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT Center: 17—Conesville 26 SECOND TEAM Center 1% Shueyville 9 Center Oxford 15 Center Shueyville 13 Center “haren 22 Center Oxford 13 Center Tiffin 39 Center ' Center Cosero-e 17 Center Cosgrove 14 Center Won 5—Lost 5—Percentage .500 Although being handicapped by the loss of four regulars fror ‘ast vear’s “tvorgs team some interesting games were played this year. Had the one Cosgrove same I-s'ed a seccnd longer and had the weather not been so co’d at Shueyville we probably would have had two more wins than the records now show. Injuries and sickness also weak- ened the team at times. High point man for the year was B'll with 95 points in nine games. Bernard was second with 68 points followed by Cleo with 43, David with 15, Arthur 14, Daniel 12, Lester Kempf 11, and Howard 7. David was elected captain for next. year, and maicr Je‘ters were awarded to: C'eo, David, Bill, Bernard, Lester K.; Arthur, Howard and Daniel. Minor letters went to Raymond, “ifford, and Junior. John was awarded a-minor letter as student mana- ger. —Page 17— by Biendse, Ime. C@ULP THIS BE CURLY 2? evyeélLowse SALLY S i y ART, d Eb BR pworetr THRRE MUSKETEERS —Page 18— G enter Comics on 2 BR WORKOUT EUNY vy Diewes } ae 7 ra squi § MOORES MODIRN AETHOD AGITA TED FRESHVE BENNY AWD NSwoy SPRING FEVER wichims Sacrificing For Others It was a warm, dry day in September, and, as usual, the happy groups of school children came tripping down the street and turned in at the large cement walk which led to the school house. The school building was sheltered from the sun by the large overhanging branches of the surrounding maples. Many times the citizens of the small town would stop to watch the happy children play. The new teacher just fitted in this picture of happy contentment. She was a beautiful young lady who always had the interest of her pupils at heart. She was known to everyone as “Miss Jane’’, Today was Monday and a new school week was just beginning. Little did the school children and the people of the town know that this was to be a fatal day for them. The bell rang for recess and the boys all hurried out to play, that is, all except one. Jimmy could hear the shouts of the other boys as they were playing ball, and his little body almost shook with sobs, for he could not play. He was acripple! You see, he had been born with a deformed body and it had been impossible for him to be cured. Of course, at first the boys had been more patient with him, but now it was growing tiresome and they seldom had time for a ‘‘poor crippled boy’”’. Always Jimmy would sit and watch the other boys and when the game would reach a climax, he could hardly keep from jumping up and playing too. When the bell rang for school time, all the pupils ran in, tock their seats and started studying as usual. Possibly an hour had passed when the children heard a noise and confusion on the street below. Shouting! Police sirens! Fire trucks! When the children saw the red fire trucks stop in front of the school house they guessed immediately what had happened. On the other side of the school building a terrible fire had brcken out and was spreading rapidly. Panic spread through the room and a wild scramble was made for the flight of stairs which led to the main floor, and the door below. Miss Jane was frantically shouting orders for the boys and girls to get in line and march down stairs because there were so many of them. Nevertheless, the children hurried on in a wild fury, shutting out the sound of her voice. It seemed no one thought of Jimmy but Miss Jane. Although she tried to help him she made little progress in the moving mass of children. They moved on, some falling, but quickly recovering and continuing their ways again amid the screams and shouts of the rest. Smoke had now become quite thick around the school and the haziness of the air seemed to add to the terror caused by the fire. The children were nearly all out of the building by now, and while the policemen were shouting for everyone to stand back, the children were being counted and identi- fied. Suddenly the chief ordered everyone away, for the structure would soon collapse. Everyone watched the door for signs of life, for they were afraid they mizht have over- looked someone in their hurry. It was soon discovered that Jimmy and Miss Jane were not to be found. It was impossible for anyone to enter the blazing building, and all anyone could do was to hope and pray. The crowd was tense! Suddenly two black and marred figures feil from the doorway. An officer rushed forward and got the bodies and at the same time a thunderous crash was heard and the building was no longer a school house but a heap of smoking ruins. The bodies were taken to a clearing across the street. They were immediately identified as those of Miss Jane and Jimmy. Although she was badly burned, yet she lived, but Jimmy, at whom everyone had just glanced as they passed by, had already gone on. After Miss Jane was very efficiently taken care of by a nurse and placed on a cool sheet in the hospital, she sobbed her story to the officer. “Of course I waited until ‘Continued on Page Twenty) —Page 19— a ee === Ses Sacrificing For Others (Continued From Page Nineteen) everyone else was out of the room before I left. As I was going down the steps I saw Jimmy barely making his way forward with great difficulty. I knew I must do some- thing at once. The smoke was getting quite bad by now and it almost choked us. I cou'd see the open door but we st'll had a little way to go before we reached it. I had held of his hand helping him along. He always looked up and smiled and tried to en- courage me. He knew he was slowing me down and urged me to go on a'one. I re- fused, and when we were just a few yards from the door. I fainted. He must have eragge® ree the rest of the way. I don’t remember anything after that. only his fai h- ful face as he saw me fall. Oh, it was awful! It must have been too much for him” W'th that she stepped and closed her eyes, whi'e the rest sat quietly by, know- ino by the look on her face the agony and suffer'ng she was going through. S'owly she opened her eyes and said, “Oh, if it only could have been me instead Of Jimmy. Jimmy was buried in the lonely little graveyard at the edge of town. No one ever again spoke lightly of him but held his name in reverence and honor. On his tombstone were written the words: “Here lies the body of Jimmy Price Who gave all he had for his sacrifice.” —M.E.S. ’40. Headlines Dusk was settling drearily on the slippery streets of New York City Rain had been falling continually since dawn. The whole city was seemingly drenched in the slowly falling rain, while the atmosphere was a mirky mixture cof smoke, soot and rain. Suddenly a cold north wind whipped up and whistled noisily around the corners. Poor little Tommy drew his ragged coat closer around him. Yet h's teeth fairly chattered with the cold and his thin hands trembled as he grasped the pack of his few remaining papers. Even the usual lusty voice trembled as he shouted. “New York Times—only a few left.—Cet the last instructicns cn how to win the one hundred dollar award for the best essay!” Very few of the pedestrians even noticed the shiverng newsboy. All were anxious to get home to a warm cozy fire. Tommy was pushed and shoved arcund bv the hurrying people. It was only with a special effort — ‘“Won’t you have a paper, lady ?”’ that he could sell any of his papers tonight. Then perhaps a kind-hearted lady would stop and after a glance into those honest blue eyes and thin pa’e face wou'd gladly purchase a paper even though she already had one. Tommy had only two newspapers left as he started wearily homeward, thinking he could sell them on the way. But as he trudged along he noticed a bright light burn- ing in a usually vacant building. Out of pure curiosity he followed the light until he came directly under the window from which it shone. He stood on tip-toe and peered into the room. There sat a kindly looking lady before a piano, and the minute Tomry peered in she began playing the sweetest music he had ever heard. He stood entranced, his hungry heart taking in every bit. The bitter cold wind was forgotten and the gentle dripping of the rain on his ragged coat was never thought of. Then a dp longing came into his heart to get more education With a little more education he might have been able to try for the| one hundred dolar prize, or maybe some day he would be able to play the piano like the Jady. Suddenly a door swung open and a young girl entered the room. She quickly laid some papers on the window sil! so close to Tommy that he could easily see ler (Continued cn Page Twenty-one) —Page 20— Headlines (Continued From Page Twenty) frowning face. She spoke a few hasty words to the lady, then left the room. The lady soon stopped playing, slipped on her coat and, accompanied by the girl, stepped outside. Tommy eagerly took the chance of selling his two papers. “Lady, won’t you buy a New York Times? There are only two left.” The girl answered quickly with a frowning face. “Oh, no, run along, Tatters. We don’t have any time to buy your old papers. Hurry, Aunt, let’s get home. Let him sell his papers to someone else.” These harsh words stung the shivering lad to the very depth of his heart, and when the lady saw the pain caused, she instantly bought the two remaining papers. With a cheery “goodnight” she hurried on. Tommy also hurried homeward, but just as he reached the door of the poor little cottage he called home, he heard the terrifying shriek of the fire truck. Turning on his hee’s he rapidly retraced his steps and found to his amazement that the building he had just left was in flames. The firemen were fighting with all their might while crowds of people gathered to see the horrible spectacle. The wind fairly shrieked and the rain kept pouring. Suddenly someone behind Tommy screamed out, “Oh, Aunt, that essay I had written for the prize is in the building! I forgot all about it after I had laid it on the window sill. Let me go and get it. I can never write one like it before tomorrow, when the contest closes!”’ Tommy recognized the voice immediately and because of his unselfish disposi- tion, he offered to get the essay. The girl consented without any hesitation for she thought more of the essay than the life of a newsboy. Tommy pushed his way through the crowd, reached the burning building, opened the door and then almost fell back as the stifling smoke struck him full in the face. After regaining his breath, Tommy fought his way into the room unnoticed by the fire- men. The air was scorching hot end stifling. It became harder and harder for Tommy to breathe as he went farther in. He groped a'ong the wall until he found the window and then—oh joy!—the papers. But by the time he reached the door he faltered, but his courage arose, and w'th a great struggle he finally gained the door where he was at once seen by the firemen Just as Tommy reached for the door a huge timber fell and struck his head. The fireman had reached him too late to save him. He picked up the limp form and carried him out of danger. He was met by the girl who frantically inquired if he were dead. Just one glance at the fireman’s face told all.. She knelt be- side the quiet form. His hands were tightly clutched over her beloved essay, but she forgot all about it. E “Oh, laddie, sceak! Ycu must live! I didn’t think what I asked of you, just give me one more word!”’ Suddenly those clear blue eyes opened. Tommy looked straight into the face of the girl, then with a radiant smile on h's face as if to say, “It’s all right, I wanted to do it,” he slipped away to a land where cold, newspaper routes, and rags are not known. Never had Tommy dreamed that dreary cold day that HIS name instead of the winner of the essay would make up the headlines of tomorrow’s New York Times. —Page 21— CI ea ae ey eee eee 2 ee ee ee oI ll Ss ewes —H,J.S ’40. a “ak ee ae Shallow Beauty Jane Meredith trudged slowly down the street when she should have been hurry- ing. She was thinking hard. Why—oh why! She just couldn’t understand it. For the last two years she had been the beauty queen in school and this year it would undoubt- edly be Beryl Hanley’s honor. The queer part of it was that the people expected Jane to be envious and jealous abcut it and she wasn’t at all. Jane had always considered her beauty, and pretty wavy, golden hair, a natural thing and a part of her. She had never let it influence her in any way and people loved her for it. But somehow when she looked at Beryl Hanley’s plat’num hair Jane herself was envious, for never in all her life had she seen such beautiful hair. There was never a hair out of place on that platinum head. She just couldn’t understand why some people wanted her to have the crown when Beryl Hanley was by far the more beautiful. Even though Beryl, who had started to Kingston High School only this last fall, had been rather cocl, proud and haughty, Jane had never held it against her. Jane’s mother, even though she and and Jane had a good many years of “rough sledding”, had taught her only daughter that real and only beauty was in living a good and natural life. Jane turned into Sharp’s Beauty Shoppe where financial conditions made it nece siry for her to work after school hours. The rain was blowing fiercely as she went in. She went to work at once with a puzzled mind. Presently the manager told her that she was to deliver a package to the home of wealthy Beryl Hanley on her way home, and it must be delivered before eight o’clock for tonight the crown was to be placed upon the beauty queen’s head. Suddenly it was time to go and Jane donned her coat and went out with the package under her arm. Water was gushing down the streets in wld torrents. A street light burned dimly up the street. There was no taxi in sight, so she started walking. In, the dark she stumbled, losing the package as she went down. Someone pul’ed her up and she looked into the face of the most popular boy in school, James Dunn, and with his flashlight they found the package nearby with the outside cover a s ggy ress. They went into a cafe nearby and asked the waiter for some new wrap- ping paper. When they began to take the old wet paper off, the lid of the box came off, too. And—' !—they stood staring at a beautiful p'atinum wig. They looked at it a moment and then Jane asked, “Do ycu supp se we can wrap this package up like it was, for no cne n ust know this?” Jame said under his breath, “Cood girl,” end Jare knew that by keeping Beryl’s secret a secret that she was the real winner of the Feauty contest—not the contest for facial beauty—but in the contest of beautiful souls she was crowned queen. —H.M.F. ’41. Street Corner Scenes As I sat nibbling cookies while waiting in our car on the street corner I found watching passers-by a splendd pastime. Here comes a grcup of high school girls swinging merrily along in their flat-heeled saddle shoes, their long, carefree bobbed hair fleating back over their col'ars. A stout lady hurriedly led her candy-besmeared son past the candy window. She was walking as fast as she could, I believe, but her son retarded her speed when he planted both nis feet on the sidewalk and stoutly an- nounced he wanted more candy. Heedlessly, the mother trudgd on pull’ng th wee lad aftr her. Now a freckle-faced newsboy wa!lked brisk!y by whistling and calling out the name of his paper. The last minute had given me an entertaining bit of the kalei- dcscopic panorama of city street corners. —A. R. B. ’40. —Paye 22— ‘Ts that You, — Myrt ifF —Page 23— Snowbound The day of January 14, 1940, was probably a lonesome and dreary day for many people, while cthers found joy in writ ne, or answering those long-delayed but not for- gotten letters. It was a joy to sit c’ose bv the fireplace, when the howling and whistling sound of that cold north wind was heard. Most of the time the nearest buildings were invisible The most venturesome peop’e vere indeed very fortunate, as seen by the pictures in the newspapers, when car motors stalled, or some drove into large snow- banks and had to go to the nearest farm house for shelter. On Monday morning most of the roads were closed with snow. ‘evel with their banks. Center could not have school because of the blocked roads, but Tuesday eleven of the students came trudging to the school house, eagerly hoping to get more knowledge at ‘“‘good old Center High’’. —V. FH. 748. An Essay on Fruit I think all of you have had the fun of reading the Burma-Shave advertise ents posted along the highways. You know, they take the monotony out of traveling a great distance. This is one that came under my observation: A girl likes a peach with lots of fuzz, but a man’s not a peach and never was. Now since you think of it, isn’t it the queerest thing for a perfectly ripened peach to have a lot of fuzz. Just when a person has picked the loveliest peach out of the whole basket and has sunk his teeth into the depth of the reddest cheek, the most peculiar feeling greets ycur lips and mouth. Then, after a c'!ose examination, you see the whole surface of the peach covered with stickers called fuzz. Of course not the fuzz that is common to man. But just the same, fuzz or none, peaches still are great favorites. Then, of course, the apple is a real specimen of the fruit family How could we ever get along without apples? For you know the old saying: An apple a day keeps the doctor away. But isn’t it the mest disgusting thing when your first bite into a juicy, delicious apple displays only half a worm wriggling painfully back into what is left of his house, and you’re sure you can feel the other half squirming its way cown your own private esophagus? Nevertheless, I think the most of us will take the chance of eating parts of worms before we give up eating app’es. Grapes are never bothered with such a disease as worrs. A we'l-formed bunch of ripe grapes is hard to beat. But people have devised many ways in eating grapes to satisfy their palates. Now some like only the skins, others like only the insides and still others don’t have such a delicate palate and eat skins, insides, seeds and in fact, nothing is left but the stems. I’ve never heard of anyone just relishing the seeds and not eating other parts of the grape. A very interesting thing about the grape is the attempt of manufacturing another fruit cut of it. Well, thic is dene, and by the time it is completed you have nothing else but a poor dried and shriveled up grape called a raisin. Then again is there anything as tasty as a fat, juicy cherry? But we human beings are not the only creatures fond of this particular fruit, for many a bird im- mensely enjoys feastng on an appetizing cherry. Sorry to say, many are ruthlessly killed through this enticement. However. as every roe has its thorn. the cherry is no exception. For what person enjoys picking cherries on a steaming hot day, with the sweat pouring down his face and cherry juice running in streamlets down h’'s arms? I, for one, find this not one of my greatest pleasures. Well, just the same, even though peaches rust have fuzz, apples have worms, grapes have seeds and tcugh skins, and cherries have surplus juice, none of us would gladly exchange places with the Eskimos and eat fish and blubber instead of fresh, ripe fruit of the United States’ orchards. aT JS, 40: — — a CE Se eae se ee SE EES SESE | ee = = i a ae eee The Black Dog It was twelve o’clock at night. Rachel Rae Nelson found that it was impossible to sleep. She rose from her bed and walked toward the window. Far up in the moun- tain something gave a long howl. She clutched the window in fright. ‘The black dog,” she whispered. Across the hall a young archaeologist was sleeping. He had learned of the myth of the black dog and of the old miner. It aroused his curiosity so much that he wished to explore the region. The myth was this: Long days ago a miner found great profit in the Sully River Mine. Then, suddenly, he had disappeared. Some believed that he had been killed by his black dog. Two young geologists, thinking this ridicu- lous, went to the old mine. They never returned. Racheal Rae’s father had journeyed to the mine also, and he also had not returned The following morning Rachel Rae and Bob Wellington, the archaeologist, with Rachel’s brother, started for the mountain. She had offered to sacrifice her life to find what killed her father. Arriving at the scene of the mine, Bob hurried ah ead of the other two. He climbed the mine shaft and was soon hidden from view. Rachel and Henry followed suit. Henry carried a flashlight. At the top of the shaft was the opening of a tunnel. The two adventurers entered and were soon walking through the semi-darkness. Sud- denly the f'ashlight flickered and left them in total darkness. In spite of this they hurried on as fast as possible. Finally the darkness changed to light and Rachel Rae found she was standing on the very peak of the mountain. Her first sight was the black dog. He ran to her, licked her hand, and then ran to the edge of a huge ravine. To their joy Bob was un- harmed. This and this only explained the mystery. Instead of killing the miner and others the dog tried to save them from falling into the ravine, but had failed. Sacrif:cing only a broken flashlight, Bob, Henry and Rachel Rae had arrived at the goal intended. —M. W. F.. ’48. Legend of Sun and Moon Many years ago when the Indians were gathered around the campfire the young men asked an older man to tell them why the sun shines so brightly and the moon so dimly. “Well,” began the old Indian, “many, many moons ago the sun and the moon both shone very brightly. One day the mcon decided that he should be the only one who should shine brightly, so he asked the Great Spirit to stop the sun from shining so br ghtly. “The Great Spirit, after long thought, decided that either the sun or the moon should not shine so bright’y. He calied a meeting of all the stars, and told them his plan. They all agreed that he was right. He told them that they should vote to see which wou'd stop shining. They all voted, but neither one would have to stop because it vaca tie. They vcted again and aga n, but each time it was a tie. The stars finally told the Great Spirit that he wculd have to decide which would stop. The Great Spirit didn’t like this idea because he said that he would have to favor one or the other “Finally he decided that the one which shone the brightest ni the next five days should win. They both shone very brightly until the five days were up. The stars and the Great Spirit decided that the moon had won, but the moon had shone so brightly that he becarce dim and from that time on the sun has shone the brighter of the two.” —L. L. M. '43. —Page 25— saben nninn se ioe cpa ESD! Bennie and Houdie ecsomcer men wihcannmaneetne nana | School Quartette Trip cs. z —Page 26— Alumni News CLASS OF 1930 Mary Swartzendruber is working at the home of Dean R. A. Kuever of the col- lege of pharmacy at Iowa City. She has been in the employ of the same person for about seven years now. Arvilla Eimen Litwiller lives in Iowa Cit Johnson County Creamery, have one child—a girl. Fern Wertz Whetstone is living on the home place with her parents and two 2S y where her husband is employed by the a position he has held for a good number of years. They sons. Edna Yoder Rhodes is the wife of the superintendent of the and lives at Swisher. They have t wo sons. used to? Agnes Swartzendruber, R.N., is a nurse in the Mercy hospital at Benton Harbor, Michigan. She is the first in a line of girls graduated from Center who are taking up the healing’ art. Eulah Miller Slaymaker is also administering to the physical needs of the sick. They live in Iowa City and she is frequently seen at the Mercy hospital. Cecil Bontrager is now operating a grocery store in Iowa City. I'll bet he eats plenty of wheaties so he can make the baskets from the middle of the floor as in the days of old in the U. Hi gym. Lois Bontrager Yoder is the wife of a turkey raiser, and a good one, too. They have a son and daughter to keep them busy. They live on the farm just west of her old home. Shueyville school, Wonder if they can sing like their mother George Pennington is the minister in charge of the Methodist church at West Chester. Helena Amelon Echrich has taken up the duties of a house wife on the'r farm northeast of Cosgrove. Delmar Brenneman, according to our Jast report, is engaged in the restaurant business in North English. He occasicnaliy returns to this community but is seldom seen by many. CLASS OF 1935 Vera Fry Semler is living in Kirksville, Missouri, where her husband, Charles Semler, is enrolled in an osteopathic school. Charles is nearing the end of his studies and will soon come up for his examinations. Dean McKray helps his father on their farm. During the past year he continued his antics on the basketball court. He joined with one of the league teams in Iowa City. Donald Schlabaugh has forsaken the ranks of teachers and has been farming the past few years. CLASS OF 1939 Florence Yoder attended Cedar Falls preparatory to teaching school. She’s working at home now, but will probably teach soon. Good luck, “FAY”, we hope you'll get a schooi. At the present Arthur Hill is a salesman for the C. W. Stuart Nurseries. This summer he plans to work for Harry Fry ‘Doc’ says he ‘sn’t married yet. Howard Palmer is attending the University of Iowa. Sure, we know he’s mak- ing high grades just like he did at Center. ‘Mort” is sti'l faithful to Center’s activities even though he rooms in Iowa City. Melva Fleming Wertz has settled dcwn to the duties of a housewife. She is the first of the class to get married, and, by the way, she has a baby boy to take -areo. Betty Brenneman attended Hesston College the past year. She may teach in Kansas next year. Charles Gosnell will help Frank Rhodes with his farm work next year. Wonder if he remembers how he laughed in M’s3 G’s English class? Ruth Elaine Gosnell has a very nice job in Iowa City. However, “Ruthie” is st'll attracted to Center on various occasions. Stanley Swartzendruber is working on his father’s farm. Still can’t give up the idea of going to school. “Stine’’ accompan’ed the basketkall squad to most of the games and served as time-keeper. Maxine Liebig has been working in Iowa City but she plans to be at home this summer. I guess the best p'ace is home after a'l, “Max”. Mildred Baumruk is living at home ‘n Turner, Michigan LTespite tho fact tha‘ she lost some weight (her appendix) you'd still recognize her as “Mil’’. —Page 27— Grade Schools 7e again welcome the grade schools of our township to this section of our CENTERIKA. We hope you will be our future scudents and wil! develop into fine citizens—a part of our com- 1aunity. BRUSH NUMBER 1 FRONT ROW—MOMarvin Dickel, Dellis Schrock, Donald Dickel, Raymond Venzke, Lercy Schrock. BACK RO —Ofal Robertson, teacher; Dorothy Graper, Beulah Dickel, Cleese Cosnrell. FRONT ROW—Oscar Johnson, Darlene Johnson, Ruby Kempf, Franklin Hoch- stetler. SECOND ROW—Rosetta Kempf, Gene Miller, Duane Mil’er, Duane Johnson, Ruby Hochstetler, Iona Bechler. THIRD ROW—Marvel K‘nsinger, Shirley Fleming, Delbert Snyder, John Snyder, Herbert Grout, Gladys Hochstetler. BACK ROW-—Ar’ene Brenneman, Emmagene Kempf, Ruby Snyder, Nellie Sny- der, Darlene Snyder, Ruby Kinsinger, Elman Eontrager, teacher. WOODLAND NUMBER 3 FRONT ROW—Dorothy Showalter, Elwood Brenneman, Gladys Yoder, Maynard Eash, Donald Showalter. SECOND ROW—Orthella Kinsinger, Betty Jean Eash, Maynard Yoder, Ellwocd Yoder, Cleo Gingerich, Lowell Brenneman THIRD ROW—Katie Reber, teacher; Vernon Kinsinger, Audrey Brenneman, Orville Kinsinger, Dorothy Jean Yoder, Nita Brenneman. —Page 29— 2 eS ara a2 = | [ee Ft aa ad +) + 4 FRONT ROW—Jimmie Eash, Mary Elen Hershberger, Lowel Erb, Stanley M 1- ler, Annake'le Christner, Arlene Eash, Paul Hershberger, John Ecward Schlaubaugh, Junior Whetstone. SECOND ROW—Ethel Swartzendruber, Donald Eash, George Eash, Evelyn Kash, James Hershberger, Willard Christner, Ada Christner, Dwight S!aubaugh, S£am- ue! Spicher, Glenn Hershberger. THIRD ROW—Wayne Miller, Edith Gnagey, Willis Reber, Mary Maple, Lester Yutzy, Nile Jones, Doris Reber, Robert Schlaubaugh, John Hershberger, Marjorie Yoder, teacher. CENTER NUMBER 5 _.. FRONT ROW—Lores Brenneranr, I ‘lie S-hr-ck, Hokert Yoder, Homer Lantz, Llvin Dale Yoder, Iva Hochstedler, Jimmy Hershberger. SECOND ROW—Marjorie Yoder, Marilyn Brenneman, Donald Swartzendruber, Iovereit Jay Hershberger, Resamond Hochstedler, Bertha Schrock. BACK ROW—Carrol Yoder, Kenneth Hershberger, Wayne Lantz, Norman Tearve Kathleen Ycder, Shirley Hershberger, Darrell Augustine, Mary K. Bontrager, teacher. —Page 339— ee 2 See aa CI Le) {a_i ko Rr Gs (_ Wa Se eee a Lt) a an Ss LINCOLN NUMBER 6 FRONT ROW—Rueben Yoder, Raymond Spicher, Edwin Miller, Freeman Miller, Wesley Hochstetler. SECOND ROW—Rita Jean Fry, Ica Miller, Elva Miller, Elva Hochstetler, Lydia yee Wanda Rhodes, Roger Hochstetler, Lewis Swantz, Orlin Hochstetler, Luke oder. THIRD ROW—Paul'ne Gingerich, Lydia Mae Hochstetler, Ellen Hochstet’er, Alta Ferne Hochstetler, Fanny Swantz, Margaret Rhodes, Marjorie Rhodes, Levi Miller, Clifford Gingerich. FOURTH ROW—Arvilla, Gingerich, Cora Hochstetler, Susie Miller, Paul Yoder, Robert Rhodes, Wilcon Swantz, Paul Hochsted’er, Donald Hochstetler. BACK ROW—Ruth Ann Liebig, Dale Nebel, teacher; Ida Gingerich, Lean Yoder, Leona Brenneman, Delmar Gingerich, Truman Miller, Henry Hochstedler, Dale Hoch- stetler. Absent—Allen and Cleo Gracey, Dean Spicher, Ruth Hochstedler. PRAIRIE DALE NUMBER 7 FRONT ROW—Owen Miler, Delores Miller, Paul Miller. SECOND ROW—Marvin Bontrager, John Miller, Lizzie Miller, Vera Ycder, June Hochstet’er, Quinten Miller, Cletus Miller, Albert Miller THIRD ROW—Mcnroe Mil'er, Leroy Brenneman, Anna Fisher, Carol Stumpf, Lloyd Miller, Jun’or Hochstetler, Earnest Miller. re FOURTH ROW—Daniel Miller, Mabel Miller, Leta Brenneman, Luella Ycder, Marie Stumpf, Niia Miiler, Carbara Miiler, Emil Yoder, Grace Miner, teacher, Absent—Ruby, Arvilla and Ora Miller, Ruth Brenneman. —Page 31— FRONT ROW—Edwin Miller, Lucille Moore, Donald Troyer, Haroli W o0’s, Marion Yoder, Beatr‘ce Gingerich, Virginia Ann Brenneman, Donna Gean Girgerich. SECOND ROW—Paul Yutzy, Paul Miller, Vida Miller, Lois Brenneman, Wilbur Troyer, Levi Miller, Priscilla Moore, Helen Marner, Henry Miller. THIRD ROW—Norman Moore, Orval Miller, Fred Yutzy, Marjorie Yoder, Ferne Yoder, Junior Miller, Robert Yoder, Wallace Marner. FOURTH ROW—Carrie Swartzendruker, teacher; Lo’s Troyer, Irene Erenne- man, Conald Woods, Blanche Brenneman, Phylis Jeanne Lienemann, Donald Yoder, Anna Miller, Mary Jane Burns. Absent—Wava Troyer, Arlene Doolin, Morris Doolin. PACIFIC NUMBER 9 FRONT ROW—Magdalena Steckley, Harold Semler, Myrna Kinsinger, Paul Miller, Russell Miller. SECOND ROW-—Junior Fisher, Ardith Brenneman, Mertice Brenneman, Duane Semler, Wilma Swartzendruber, Esther Miller. THIRD ROW—Glennis Steckley, Hazel Marner, Marilyn Kinsinger, Lois Steck- ley, Robert Fisher, Mary Lois Swartzendruber. : BACK ROW-—Shirley Erb, teacher; William Swartzendruber, Vesta Miller, Ruth Fisher. Absent—Mary Jane Miller. —Page 32— Advertising and Humor The publication of this issue of the CENTERIKA is made possible through the patronage of our advertisers. Patronize them; they'll appreciate it, and we will, too. The Class ef 1940 GINGERICH’S General Merchandise A Complete Line of Groceries Red Comb Feeds Phillip’s 66 Gasoline and Oif GASOLINE and OIL DELIVERY SERVICE GENERAL TRUCKING é PHONES @ Sharon: 6 on 41 Wellman: 3 on 27 JOETOWN, IOWA Bill and Ollie at Your Service Walt Lek: —Page 33— Maplecrest Turkey -- Farms -:- CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 1940 and to the Community which has founded Center High, one of the outstanding schools of its kind in the state. MAPLECREST TURKEYS “Pamous For Cheir Belicious Flavor” @ Experienced Locker Service— @ Free Delivery on all Wellman Co-Operative Cream Routes— @ Quick Frozen Foods the Year Around— WELLMAN - - - - - IOWA —Page 34— Congratulations and Best Wishes ae the Bids of 1940 Center High School Balla Chronicle Engraving Dept. Pella, Iowa Pleasing Impressions are the result of careful thought and planning .. . the outcome of a work correctly performed .. . and so step by step it has been a pleasure cooperating with the staff in producing this “Center- ika of nineteen hundred ferty.” Congratulations and best wishes The Wellman Advance The Home of Fine Printing A. C. KUIPERS, Publisher CAP —Page 35— ——— —- —— —_ = —— ——_ Congratulations to the Seniors on the Completion of their High School Work When school is out remember we welcome you to our Studio at any time. We also finish your Kodak work at as low a price as is conducive to good work. BULLER’S STUDIO Williamsburg, Iowa Senior Mother Goose Rhyme Mary, Mary quite a musician, Athlete and mathematician, News reporter and tireless worker, Never seen in the ranks of a shirker. Carley June is going to college, There to gain a greater knowledge. She’ll come back with great success Like she had at C. H. S. Raymond Moore, the hen-pecked man, Faithful as an old setting hen; Always willing a hand to lend— Raymond Moore, our oft proved friend. Ada Ruth went to school, There she practised the golden rule. Friends she won, full many a score. Ada’s true right from the core. There was a girl in our class And she was wondrous wise With books and paints and poems and glass. ’Tis Blondie, that’s no surprise. Helen Janette rides faithful old Spot At the slow rate of ninety knot; Neither bike nor a bright shiny auto Could make her exchange for faithful old Spot. —H. J. S. ’40. Farmers Savings Bank Kalona, lowa WE SOLICIT YOUR BANKING BUSINESS Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation —Page 36— teal MARNER MILLER Dealers in Coal, Grain and Acme Feeds CUSTOM GRINDING AND MIXING Phone 235 Kalona, Iowa C4 WAYSIDE GSRAGE 8 MOTORS RECONDITIONED @ SERVICE ALL MAKES Kelly Springfield Tires Oil and Grease H. B. BRENNEMAN JOETOWN - - - - IOWA DRARAARAARAII II OI ISO ° DEPP PPI III I IID DDD DPD PDIP DISNEY’S HOME APPLIANCE SKELGAS STORE @ Leonard Refrigerators @ Philco and Zenith Radics WELLMAN IOWA eer eee FURNITURE DEALERS —and— FUNERAL DIRECTORS Phone Blue 25 WELLMAN, IOWA BIDWELL SON © @ EARL ERB, President W. P. MARNER, Vice-Pres. TOPPAN JOHNSON, Secretary MARVIN MATHESS, Treasurer L. J. MILLER, Director A. C. KRAFT, Manager and Buttermaker WELLMAN CO-OPERATIVE CREAMERY ASSOCIATION Fancy Butter - Pasteurized Milk and Cream PHONE 145 WELLMAN, IOWA e King Winter The winter winds are with us, And whistle round our door. They blow in every crevice And shake the carpets on the floor. They blow the rustling leaves And make our fingers blue. They carol through the key hole With a loud “woo-o0-0-o.” They rattle all the windows, And blow the chimney smoke. They paint red roses on our cheeks, Which is all just a joke. Who does not love “King Winter’, And shout with joy and glee For al’ the hap� oy pastimes He brings for you and me? —V. F.H. ’483. lussy Man—‘‘Here, toy, where does Mr. Smythe live ?”’ Polite Boy —‘‘’l1 show you, sir,’”’ and he s‘arted to clir-h the stairs. Up six flights he went with the visitor f 'cwing breathlessly. Finally he paused at an open door and said, ‘“‘This is where Mr. Smythe lives.” Fussy Man—‘‘He doesn’t seem to be home,’ peer- ing into the room. Polite Boy—‘“‘No; he was standing at the entrance aS we came in.” —Page 37— ¢ @ CLOTHING SHOES @ E. J. HESSELSCHWERDT Kalona, Iowa Phone 43 @ DRY GOODS GROCERIES @ ° DR. JOHN L. FRY PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Office Phone 80 Kalona lowa Naturally David: Have you ever noticed that most successful men are bald? Robert: Naturally, they come out on top. Sneeze Wheeze I sneezed a sneeze into the air; It fell to ground I knew not where, But hard and cold were the looks of those In whose vicinity I snoze. Fair Enough It was Jean’s first ride in a taxi. She watched with growing alarm as David, the driver, continually put his hand outside the car as a signal to the traffic fol- lowing. At last she said: “Young man ,you look where you are going and keep both hands on the wheel, I'll te!l you if it starts to rain.” Oh! Wife: How do you like my new gown? I got it for a ridiculous price. Hubby: You mean you got it for an absurd figure. Spare That Tree Howard: I saw some spinster pines in the wcods. Edwin: Spinster pines! Why ? Howard: Nobody axed them —Page 38— KALONA SAVINGS BANK Since 1892 Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation KALONA - - IOWA GARDNER DURIAN COMPANY Lumber and Building Materials WELLMAN, IOWA “THE BEST IS THE CHEAPEST IN THE LONG RUN” E. D. MILDER, M. D. General Practice | Glasses Carefully Fitted OFFICE PHONE 128 Wellman Iowa Sd The Back-Seat Driver FOR— aE was a terrible crash as the train struck the car. few seconds later, Mr. and Mrs. crawled out Hardware, Implements and of the wreckage. Mrs. opened her mouth to say some- Sporting Goods thing, but her husband stopped her. “Don’t say a word,” he snapped, “I got my end of CALL 78 the car across. You were driving the back seat and if you let it get hit, it’s no fault of mine.” J. W. SWARTZENDRUBER | eee ea Seeing the Town | HARDWARE CO. Carley June was riding a trolley car and anxious not to pass her destinaticn. She poked the conductor Wellman Iowa with her umbrella. “Is that the First National Bank?” “No, mam,” replied John. ‘“‘That’s my stomach.” Encouragement Uncle Wallie: Well, my boy, how are you getting on WELLMAN SAVINGS BANK ye Gleb On, not so bad, and I’m trying awfully hard to get ahead. Wellman, lowa Uncle Wallie: That’s good, you need one. 2'% Percent Paid on Savings and Time Certificates of Deposit The Problem Blondie: I’ll give you five dollars if you let me paint ; : you. aereccceceosit insurance Corporation The old mountaineer shifted his pipe from one side YOUR BANK — USE IT to the other. i Blondie: That’s easy money. Clifford: Thar hain’t no question ’bout thet. I was jes’ a wonderin’ how I'd get the paint off a’ter’ards. ¢ | WELLMAN PRODUCE and Accept our Sincere Congratulations HATCHERY eros Kinsinger Insurance Agency CREAM, EGGS and POULTRY Phone 100 Wellman, lowa FOR SALE— RED COMB FEEDS, BABY CHICKS, and seems) MENT: Center for Insurance of all kinds J. M. SCHLABAUGH, Prop. we dluieeeereice: PHONE 82 WELLMAN, IOWA DRPAPRAAAAAARARAR RRR senses sn 0 BENDER MARNE Schmelzer Machine Works All Kinds of Grinding Hay and Grain for Sale JOE SCHMELZER, Prop. Office Phone—219 WELLMAN, IOWA Elmer Marner Res.—208 ’ : Oxy-acetylene and Electric Welding KALONA IOWA —Page 39— e ° EDMONDSON DEPT STORE Member of FEDERATED STORES OF AMERICA Where Shopping Is A Memory And Good Friends Meet KALONA - - - - - 1IOWA ECLIPSE LUMBER CO. LUMBER PAINT HARDWARE @ And other things usually @ @ found in a Lumber Yard @ C. L. DROLLINGER, Mer. PHONE 13 KALONA, IOWA SNAIR HARDWARE CO Kalona, lowa @ HARDWARE AND IMPLEMENTS @ AMERICAN FENCE @ PLUMBING AND HEATING @ FURNITURE Phone 42 F. FE. BOURGEOIS “JAGK .SPRAT STORE” Groceries @ Meats PHONE 62 KALONA, IOWA Pranrrrnrnsr rrr err en or OO OO —Page 40— Thoughts at Dawn When I arouse at dawn, First I simply stretch and yawn; Then as I ope my eyes I suddenly realize That before me waits a day Thrcugh which I’ll wend my way; And it shall inevitably fall my lot To determine if the day be upbuilding or not. Surely I'll meet someone today Whom I can cheer along his way. Perhaps I'll dry a falling tear, Or quench for aye some needless fear; Perchance a poor lame beggar Ill greet And help him gladly across the street. Whatever task does come my way— I pray that I'll please God today. —A.R. B. ’40. John—‘‘Are rosy cheeks a sign of good health?” Cc. J.—‘I should say they are.” John—“Well, I saw a girl the other day who was a lot healthier on one side than the other.” Teacher—‘Jack, I’m only punishing you because I love you.” Jack—‘Well, I wish I were big enough to return your love.” enn owmorm morons g DR. R. A. HENDER Chiropractor Kalona, lowa Neurocalometer X-Ray ¢ Our Congratulations to the Class of 1940 KALONA OIL COMPANY Dealers in Case Machinery, Bulk Oil and Service Station and Accessories Ben M. and Leroy V. Miller Phone 95 Kalona, lowa ° MEET YOUR FRIENDS SEAT T: The Kalona Roller Rink Wednesday, Friday, Saturday L. E. SOUTHWICK, Mar. o a4 MELLINGER LUMBER COMPANY 61 Years in Business Phone 16 KALONA IOWA Sa If If you can keep your head when all around you Are throwing paper wads and chewing gum; If you can smile when many frowns surround you, And many tests are coming,—but you’re dumb; If you can trust yourself to keep from crying When hard snowballs come whizzing thru the air; If you can lose a garre but keep on trying, Hear hard words about you and not care; If you can feel at ease when Dickel Eats carrots raw; If you can keep from saying men are fickle When they really are; If you can figure out the twins’ relation— Which is Dave and which is Dan; If you can force Cliff into conversation, You’re doing more than any other can. If you can keep your peace and keep cn smiling When Rev. recites for you in physics class; If you can study hard while John is whiling His time away as precious mozent ' pass; If you can play a faultless game of ping-pong With Bill and Bernard’s teasing in your ears; If you can hear the schooltime bell go ding-dong And still, a mile away, hold back your tears; If you can face a tankage truck with pleasure With no one else like Ada by your side: If you can feel that Helen’s Spot’s a treasure; And not regret the day you helped her ride; If you have all your lessons well like Mary, Or Blondie, too, and answer w'th a “yes’’; Then, my fellow schoolamtes, ycu are very Sure to graduate from C. H. S. —C. J. E. ’40. ¢ 5. C. WARE, MLD. Physician and Surgeon Office Phone 71 KALONA IOWA o 6 e D. E. BONTRAGER ee See SHOP Let ht oy Weep eile pe bee All Kinds of Wood, ron Work | and Acetylene Welding Route 2 Kalona, lowa + o « ° R. H. PETERSEIM FUNERAL DIRECTOR Ambulance Service— —Modern Equipment Phone 176 Kalona, lowa e a e KINSING:R’S GROCERY @ Meats @ Vegetables @ Groceries PHONE 106 KALONA IOWA e « —Page 41— When in Need of Watches — Diamonds — Jewelry Silverware — Watch and Clock Repairing See FUIKS EYES EXAMINED — LENSES and FRAMES DUPLICATED 220 E. Wash. St. lowa City, lowa DRA AAA PP PAP FFF FPP IFFY FF ALFA 4 GOOD FOOD plus EFFICIENT SERVICE DIAL 4595 Free Delivery : Myers Maid-Rite Cafe 15 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA ® ° ¢ “CRYSTAL CLEAN” your Suits, Topcoats, Dresses, Hats TWO for $1.00—CASH Le VORA’S VARSITY CLEANERS 23 E. Washington St. lowa C.ty Sd Sf @ W. A. GAY C0. Meat Merchants 120 S. Dubuque St. lowa City GAY’S LOCKER CO. Custom Butchering all the Year ¢ —Page 42— SID VERNE'S BARBER and BEAUTY SHOP MEET US AT OUR NEW LOCATION 212 S. Clinton Dial 2731 lowa City — lowa o + ¢ BICYCLE SERVICE @ Repairs For All Makes At Prices You Can Afford WM. L. NOVOTNY IOWA CITY, IOWA o Cold Storage Eunice, as a waitress: These are the best eggs we have had for years. Raymond: Well, bring me some you haven’t had quite so long. Pardon Me Lester had just purchased a new car and was driv- ing p’enty fast when a policeman yelled for him to stop but I ester was ready and gave her the gun. When the officer fina'ly caught up he roared: ‘‘Why didn’t you stop? Didn’t you hear me ho'ler back there?” Lester: “Oh! Vas dat you dat yelled? I though it vas somebody I run over.” The Right Place Verda: Is this the Fide ity Insurance Company ? Shorty: Yes, Madam. Verda: I want to arrange to have my husband’s fi- de‘ity insured. Didn’t Teil Gecrge (to his bess): Sir, I think it’s about t'me I got a raise. Bernard: What are you talking abcut? We just put a raise in your envelope last week. George: Why doesn’t my wife tell me about these thing's ? Strong Verb Miss Nash: If you had a little more spunk you wou'd stand better in your class. Now what do you think spunk is? Bi'l: Yes, Ma’am. It’s the past part‘ciple of spank ! i : | { | rt ee RENN In Daffynitions Gas guage—A dial indicating that you have just enough fuel left to get half way between the next two filling stations. “A blizzard is the middle of the hen.” “A mosquito is the child of black and white par- ents.” “When Cicero delivered his oration Pixs “Cannibal is two brothers who killed each other in the Bible.” “To stop nosebleed stand on heart stops beating.” “Expostulation is to have the smallpox.”’ “Elaine gave Launcelot an omelet before he depart- ed for the tournaquet.”’ he was a pre- your head till your Under the hanging mistletoe The homely co-ed stood, And stood!!! Love is like eating mushrooms; you never know whether or not it’s the real thing until it’s too late. The latest war reports say that peasant hunting is still Germany’s favorite sport. Coach: Can you run with the ball? Shorty: I don’t know, I always get tackled before I find out. Lester K.: Yes, I’m feeling better after the opera- tion, but I can’t imagine how I got this bump on my head. Raymond: Oh, I heard about that—in the middle of the operation they unexpectedly ran out of ether. ¢ IOWA CITY POULTRY EGG COMPANY RED COMB FEEDS BABY CHIX POULTRY EQUIPMENT OF ALL KINDS HATCHERY PHONE—6364 PRODUCE PHONE—6524 DAN G. ROT: BOERNER’S PHARMACY Carries the Largest Stock of DRUGS - CHEMICALS And Sick Room Supplies in Iowa City Drugs and Prescriptions is our business — not a_ sidelne. SALA IPF FFIFFPF FPF PFA AAA AAAS AAO nmnmnmmnm BURKETT-UPDEGRAFF MOTOR CO. _ FORD GARAGE Iowa City Iowa eA eo First Capital National Bank OF IOWA CITY, IOWA Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits—$250,000.00 Member of Federal Reserve System Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation DPA nnnnnnnnnrnnniri'd ° BREMER’S Iowa City’s Best Store For Men and Boys o ¢ You Can Buy With Confidence at ° PPAF PPYPPIYPPPDPAPAAAAARARAARAAAARKAA e ¢ Sending FLOWERS is such a little thing compared with the happiness they bring. FLOWERS are always in good t aste. 3171 ALDOUS FLOWER SHOP 112 S. Dubuque St. Telephone lowa City, !owa Sf —Page 43— The Seniors Alberta Jane is five foot eight, Blue-eyed, with a blondie pate; She’s slender, gay and very jolly, Not at all accustomed to folly. She’s a ping-pong genius and a basketball queen, Not at all taken by boys who are mean. Raymond Moore’s the one senior boy, He causes the giris very little joy. He’s the kind of a boy who is sometime s mean; By watching him this can well be seen. He wears brown hair in little swirls, And he’s always teasing the girls. Mary, the gentle, Ellen, the fair; We will tell you this, she’s on the square. She’s an alto singer, tenor, too— Unsurpassed by even you. Walk ints the schoolroom and, lo, She’s seated at the piano. Helen Slaubaugh, a quiet girl, Her hair is nearly ready to curl; Her stand-in is Spot, the faithful horse; And when it comes to steeds, there are many worse. She’ll help, you may be very sure, On Spot she’ll take you for a tour. Carley June has soft black hair, She knows her lessons, we’re aware. She studies hard from day to day And then usually makes an “A’”’, She wears a smile where’er she goes— And she’ll be missed as everyone knows. (Continued on Page 45) DAP BBA BI I IFFY YY OV PYF SO POCKET WATCH or WRIST Be sure the watch you give is a “TIME PIECE” Elgin, Gruen, Bulova, Illinois, Hamilton and other good watches. HANDS SON HUMMER GROCER COMPANY 808 So. Clinton DIAUSS155 lowa City Iowa —Page 44— ¢ Dd STRUB’S Dep’t Store.... Iowa City Headquarters for smart apparel, and accessories for the High School Miss. Strub’s is also the store for practical and orna- mental gifts, as well as for nationally known Toiletries and Perfumes Visit This Newer Store For the Newer Things ® ° e MODERN CLEANERS Exclusive Users of Dowclene 121 S. DUBUQUE ST. Dial 5915 lowa City, lcwa 4 o ELDON MILLER TRUCKING SERVICE Fast Reliable Service between Chicago, intermediate and local points. D-X Preducts TIRES and ACCESSORIES PHONE Sharon 3-34 Iowa City 5644 “A Store in Step With the Times” —Established 1895— “FIRST AMERICAN CLOTHES” 3—SPEIDELS—3 129 S. Dubuque St. Iowa City GARDEN FIELD Seleke DFS OUR LINE IS COMPLETE BRENNEMAN’S SEED STORE “SEEDS THAT GROW” 220 East College Phone 6501 Iowa City, Iowa BPP PPP IPI IP? PPP PPP PPP PPP PPP PAP PNR INIA APIA A AL APP LALA APPA ALALRIRP LPP YODER COAL and ICE CO. Coal and Ice 701 South Dubuque Street IOWA CITY DRAPARAAAAAPARAAAAAAAAAAADADDADASA AHO Names that represent the best in Quality Kimball - Conn - Selmer Leonard - Philco Spencer's Harmony Hall Gulbransen Iowa City, Iowa J. C. PENNEY CO. 118-119 E. College St. Iowa City, Iowa “SHOP AT PENNEY’S AND SAVE” KARL'S PAINT STORE WALL PAPER, PAINT, GLASS PITTSBURGH PROOF PRODUCTS Iowa City 122 E. College The Seniors (Continued from Page 44) Ada, the timid, Ada, the shy, When you want help, she’s the guy. We all like her, she’s good as gold, Her goodness will never all be told. She’s everyone’s pal, we’ve got to say, She smiles at you from May to May. We've enjoyed you all, we’re glad to say, So journey on from day to day. We hope to follow in your steps, And in Center High School do our best. —M, W.F. ’43. Daffynitions A spinster is a bachelor’s wife. The Tower of Babel was the place where Solomon kept his wives. A gargoyle is something you swallow when you have a sore throat. A woman’s brain weighs almost as much as the human brain. Homicide is when a man kills himself in his own home. A sirloin is the only article of clothing worn by Gandhi, the leader of India. He died of a painful melody. In olden times the parents arranged the marriage and bride never saw the gloom until the wedding. —Page 45— « + U. S. Royal Tires Globe Batteries LINDER TIRE SERVICE HENRY LINDER 21 E. College St. lowa City es ¢ NAGLE LUMBER CO. —BY THE DAM— Phone 3145 Iowa City, Iowa On School at Center On the twenty-ninth of August in thirty-nine, Thirty-two students, all in their prime Made their way to ©. H. S. In education to progress. First in line were the freshmen brave, Who for the first time started up the grade. They started meek and lowly then, But as time progressed they learned the trend. Next came the sophomores bold and keen, Fighting a good battle through the struggling scene; And now that they've had two years of the task, They’ve found they must do as the teachers ask. Now we'll tell of the jun’ors gay, Who have progressed three-fourths of the way; All of them are cheerful and bright, And we are sure they will come out al! right. Lact, but not least, are the seniors smart, Who have nearly finished studying manners and art. We know tbey won’t fail in the world today Because their kind teachers have shown them the way. —M.E.S. ’40. Daughter—‘Mother, you must have known our principal when you went to school.” Mother—‘“Why, yes, I guess I did.” Daughter—“He seemed to remember you today. He told me what a bright girl I was, and then he said, ‘It doesn’t seem possible that you can be Amy Jones’s daughter,’ ”’ —Page 46— GRAF’S Bottling Works Manufacturers of Carbonated Beverages If it’s made by GRAF’S you know it’s pure Iowa City Iowa WARAAAA AI IAI IPI PPP PPP PPP PP PAP APD o % Gartzer Motor Company —Home of the— DODGE CARS and TRUCKS PLYMOUTH CARS 205 So. Capitol St. Iowa City, lowa Dial 2642 ° + COMPLETE SPORTING GOODS LINES | School Supplies | WILUIAMS | IOWA SUPPLY Iowa City Iowa ¢ reer ees OE OOeOOOOonnm™ oer re eee ee eee eee een DR. A. H. JOEHNK STUDEBAKER 2301 Muscatine Ave. The Economy Champion for 1940 DIAL 3239 HOGAN BROS. IOWA CITY IOWA Dial. 6424 lowa City 114 S. Linn The Freshman Boys DIAL 9681 The freshman boys is awful meen, | The gang ain’t fitten to be seen, LAREW C0 Dey is vulger in there speech, e ! Dey tink the soph gals is a peech. PLUMBING and HEATING The boys, dey is an ornery bunch, | OIL BURNERS, STOKERS, REFRIGERATORS, Dey chews der gum a sight too much; WATER SOFTENERS, WASHING MACHINES, Dey try to sing, but oh gee whiz, Dey sound just like an old tin liz. Prices You Will Gladly Pay Dey hardly ever combs der hares, : : And dey look just like the grizzly bears; 227 E. Washington St. lowa City Across from City Hall foun But after all dey be a good group Ifen dey was ter home in de chicken coupe. PAPAPAPAADAAANR essen Signed—The Freshman Girls. e $ PORTABLE GRINDING J. A. SWARTZENDRUBER PROMPT, EFFICIENT, and COURTEOUS SERVICE IS OUR AIM 1885 - JEWELER - 1940 See the New 15-Jewel Ladies’ and Gents’ MAYNARD C. REBER Elgin Wrist Watch—Now $24.75 KALONA PHONE Zoe Every Day Is Bargain Day at Swartzendruber’s C4 ; - IF IT’S— Johnson County Creamery, | WALL PAPER or PAINT eee WE. HAVE IT Buyers of Cream, Eggs and Poultry —See Us for Best Net Results— Stillwell Paint Store oc oy, Route Dri 216 E. Washington St. lowa City ocal Route Driver —Page 47— = ms WILL +} gcusteDLeR SERVICE GRAIN and FEED Grinding: Mixing = Oats Hullne STATION and GARAGE CORN SHELLING and CRACKING FRYTOWN lOWA AUTO REPAIRING o 4 Standard Oil Products 2 e HERMAN YODER Tires - Batteries - Accessories FUNERAL DIRECTOR Soft Drinks — Candy — Cigarettes Funeral and Ambulance Service Telephone Phone 5 on 42 Frytown, lowa Sharon —or— Kalona 4 + McKray’s FRYTOWN STORE General Merchandise GAS - OIL - HARDWARE PURINA and RED COMB FEEDS PHONE:—Sharon 2 on 42 LESLIE - - - - - - - RUSSELL + —Page 48— ; oS E © = -