Laingsburg High School - Looking Glass Yearbook (Laingsburg, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1923 volume:

1923 THE COMET 1923 ImMmwAmmmAwmwmmwmMmmmmmmMmmmmM THE COMET OF NINETEEN TWENTY-THREE PUBLISHED BY THE CLASS OF JUNE NINETEEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY-THREE OF THE LAINGSBURG HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME FIVE MARJORIE DEVINE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF GARNET HONSBERGER BUSINESS MANAGER ft ft m ft ft Tft M ONE 1923 THE COMET 1923 cThe Comet T TOT wishing to cast any reflections on - ■ ’ the previous names of the annual, but because of some comment, we realize that all is not in the name. Wishing to aid in the development and progress of the book, we have decided that a new name might be appropriate. This page is dedicated to the book of former years. TWO 1923 THE COMET 1923 cDedication IN grateful recognition of his untiring efforts in behalf of Laingsburg High School. This book is respectfully dedi- cated to Dr. A. S. Scott. THREE 1923 THE COMET 1923 cBoard of Education DR. ARTHUR S. SCOTT, President. GLENN J. FERGUSON, Secretary. STACY WERT, Treasurer. C. J. AUSTIN, CHAS. BURWELL, Trustees. FOUR 1923 THE COMET 1923 FIVE 1923 THE COMET 1923 Greetings TN all life’s days none are so bright as A high school clays. Their golden mem- ories enhance the radiance of sunny days and lighten the clouds when days are dark. That the friends, achievements and tradi- tions of our happy days at Laingsburg High School may be long remembered, this book is presented to you by the Senior class of Nineteen Twenty-three. six 1923 THE COMET 1923 SEVEN 1923 THE COMET 1923 JAY L. PRESCOTT Superintendent 1923 THE COMET 1923 VERALD LIVINGSTON Music—History L. A. HARRIS Principal—Science WINIFRED PRESCOTT English—Latin HELEN MILLARD Mathematics NINE 1923 THE COMET 1923 DOROTHY HARRIS First Primary PAULINE BENNITT Intermediate ANNUAL BOARD Top Row—Bertie Underhill (Advertising Manager), Glen Smith (Alumni), Haldon Devine (Art), Harland Galligan (Asst. Editor-in-chief) Second Row—Marjorie Devine (Editor-in-Chief), Margaret Dix (Art), Margie Beech (Society), Agnes Jorae (Distributing Manager), Carrie Marsh (Picture). Bottom Row—Garnet Honsberger (Business Manager), Arthur Stichler (Athletics), Wendall Sex- ton (Joke), Victor Brya (Advertising Manager.) 1923 THE CO M E T 1923 •% TWELVE 1923 THE COMET 1923 THIRTEEN 1923 THE COMET 1923 GAROLD PARKER “Ye Gods! Give me a box of tools and let me work in peace.’ President '23. Orchestra 21, 22, 23. Glee Club ’22, ’23. Chorus Senior Play. HALDON DEVINE “Like most true poets he has a failing. He detests the sight of a pretty woman (?) Vice President ’23. Base Ball ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23. Basket Ball ’22, ’23. Basket Ball Captain ’23. Senior Play. EARL MURPHY “A genius docs not shout his knowledge to the housetops.” Secretary ’23. Base Ball ’20. ’21. ’22, ’23. Basket Ball ’22, ’23. Detroit, Junior year. Senior Play. CLIFTON KARKER “I’ve seen your stormy seas and stormy woman, and pity lovers rather than seaman.” Treasurer ’23. Basket Ball ’21, ’22, ’23. Orchestra ’22, ’23. Vice-President Athletic Ass’n ’23. Senior Play. FOURTEEN 1923 T HE CO ME T 1923 0 NEVA ALLEN “Modesty is her chief virtue Chorus Cherry Blossom Senior Play. GARNET AUSTIN “Silence is one great art of conversa- tion Semper Fideles Chorus. VICTOR BRYA “Don’t let his innocent looks deceive you ’ Treasurer ’22. Orchestra 20 ’21 22 ’23. Glee Club ’23. Advertising Manager. Senior Play. MARGIE BEECH “One could depend on her to do her part, no matter what the task.’’ Semper Fideles. Cherry Blossom. Chorus. Society Editor. Senior Play. FIFTEEN 1923 THE COMET 1923 MARJORIE DEVINE “Wheresoever thou move, good luck shall fling her old shoe after thee.” President '21. President Athletic Ass’n. ’22, '23. President Semper Fideles '21. Basket Ball Captain '21 '22 '23. Senior Play. HELENA GIFFELS “Laugh every time you feel tickled and laugh once in awhile any way.” Dramatic Club '22. Basket Ball '23. Chorus. Senior Play. HARLAND GALLIGAN “With music 1 would charm the foe.” President ’22. Orchestra ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23. Basket Ball ’23. Base Ball '22, '23. Senior Play. GARNET HONSBERGER “It is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends.” President ’20. Base Ball '20, ’21, '22, '23. Glee Club '22, ’23. Orchestra ’20, ’21, '22, ’23. Basket Ball ’20, '21, '22, ’23. SIXTEEN 1923 1923 THE COMET MARSDEN JAKEWAY “What can 1 say that is better than silence?” Chorus. PEARL LOOKE “Youth comes but once in a lifetime. Cherry Blossom. Semper Fideles Dramatic Club. Chorus. Senior Play. —♦ ' AGNES JORAE “Tomorrow? That never comes; Why worry then I say?” Vice President ’22. Dramatic Club ’22. Chorus. Distributing Manager. Senior Play. — + HELEN W. KLOCKZIEM “A good disposition is better than gold.” Dramatic Club ’22. Cherry Blossom. Chorus. Class History. Senior Play. C SEVENTEEN 1923 1923 THE COMET GLEN SMITH “If you have anything to say, say it. If you haven’t say it anyway.” Basket Ball ’23. Base Ball ’22, ’23. Chorus. Alumni Editor. +— DELIA MERIGNAC “She doeth burn the midnight oil to good advantage.” Morrice Hi h School ’20, 21. Chorus. Senior Play. CARRIE MARSH “A quiet lass, there are few who know the virtue hid in her.” Chorus. Picture Editor. Senior Play. +— WENDALLSEXTON “I believe that if he were called to meet Lucifer he would go fiddling to meet him.” Orchestra ’20, ’21, '22, ’23. Basket Ball ’21, ’22, ’23. Secretary ’20. Treasurer ’21. Senior Play. EIGHTEEN 1923 THE COMET 1923 ARTHUR STICHLER “Good boys love their sisters; so good have I grown that 1 love other boys sisters as well as my own. Basket Ball '21, '22, '23. Vice-President ’20, ’21. Glee Club '22, ’23. Base Ball ’21, ’22, ’23. Orchestra ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23. + BERTIE UNDERHILL “Let me have audience for a word or two.” Oratorical Contest ’22. Chorus. Class Oration. Advertising Manager. NINETEEN 1923 THE COMET 1923 TWENTY 1923 THE COMET 1923 TWENTY-TWO JUNIOR CLASS ROLL Claude Abel Arthur Clark Ward Clark Doris Ferguson Lawrence Giffels Paul Hills Alfred Merignac Basil Murphy Cathryn Orr Mary Phelps Amy Rowley Lester Schulze Glenn Showerman DeLos Van Burger Ward Wade Alice Warren Rolland Wert Mary Wert Vera West TWENTY-THREE 1923 THE COMET 1923 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS LESTER SCHULZE President CATHRYN ORR Vice-President ALICE WARREN Secretary DORIS FERGUSON Treasurer TWENTY-FOUR TWENTY-FIVE 1923 THE COMET 1923 TWENTY-SIX 11)23 THE COMET 1923 SOPHOMORE CLASS ROLL Loyola Arthur Ellen Austin Thelma Albaugh Edwinna Aldrich Ray Bennett Virgilene Bray Goldie Brendahl Josephine Bloomfield Richard Curtis Elizabeth Dix Elinor Gibbs Jay Gibbs Clifford Gibbs Luella Henry Mary Jones Charles McLellan Louis Plunkett Beatrice Plunkett Beatrice Ripple Donna Rohrabacher Daniel Spivey Frank Shue Edith Stull Dorothy Smith Rena Stichler Louise Wilson TWENTY-SEVEN SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS CHARLES McLELLAN President BEATRICE PLUNKETT Vice-President VIRGILENE BRAY Secretary EDWINNA ALDRICH Treasurer TWENTY-EIGHT FRESHMEN CLASS ROLL Clarence Austin Myrtle Arthur Grace Austin Phyllis Brown Harvey Brown Phyllis Benton Viola Curtis Arthur Curtis Marie Doyle Arthur Devine Dorothy Ferguson Fern Grennell Floyd Grennell Lyle Ginther Milo Hart Geraldine Haskins Lula Hart Lillian Hawkins Francis Wauvle Eleanora Harper Gerald Hart Lizzie Herblet Donald Ickes George Jakeway Gerald Jorae Rolland Jorae Robert Jones Beatrice Kunter Florence Klockziem Diamond Looke Agnes Murphy Helen Merignac Edward Morton Marguerite Phelps Bernice Remus Ruth Swarthout Merle Stevens THIRTY-ONE 1923 THE COMET 192.3 FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS RUTH SWARTHOUT President ARTHUR DEVINE Vice-President BERNICE REMUS Secretary CLARENCE AUSTIN Treasurer THIRTY-TWO 1923 THE COMET 1923 cPresident’s CAddress Garold Parker AS president of the largest class ever graduated from the Laingsburg High School, I wish to express my words of appreciation to the citi- zens of Laingsburg for the excellent school provided by them to pro- mote education. I think that I can truthfully sav that the standards of Laingsburg can not be excelled in any village of its size. The efforts of the Board of Education are especially appreciated by the foreign pupils who compose so large a part of the high school. We fully realize that we have reached a stage in our lives which will soon disclose those traits of character and ambition by which we shall be judged as men and women. May we ever endeavor to convince you as citizens of Laingsburg that your efforts in our behalf have not been in vain. Still we realize that whatever the future holds for us. whatever our efforts to make good may be, much depends on the records we are leaving behind. This commencement is the dedication of the foundation we have been laying during our school years, not alone intellectually, but of the finer instincts which fit us for better lives. We are passing from these doors into a life where our success depends not alone on our education, but where we will be measured according to standards of character as well. To the Board of Education we wish to acknowledge with many thanks their earnest efforts to give us the best equipment within their means to provide. To our parents, we feel very humble and reverent when we realize that but for their love and the aid of their knowledge gained by a wider experience in life, this day would not have been. To our teachers who have been always kind and untiring in their efforts to instill the principles of education, we will always think with earnest affection. Lastly, I wish to thank my classmates for this high honor and the faithful and loyal support they have given me, during this last year of our work. I only hope that I have merited the happiness which has been mine in serving them. Knowing that soon our ways separate, I bid each a farewell with the wish that Whatever your works may be, Your lives may be kept unsullied, Perfect in purity. Wherever your fortune may lead you Be Honest, be brave and be true, However today may discourage, Tomorrow is waiting for you. THIRTY-THREE 1923 THE COMET 1923 Valedictoryr Marjorie Devine. AT last we have come to the parting of our ways, and to me it seems a sad moment for we all hold dear the memories of our high school days. For four long years we have journeyed on together over the more or less difficult paths that wind ever onward and upward into the mountains of knowledge. Except when obscured by the clouds of discouragement we have had our eyes firmly fixed on the shining peak of our commencement. But having arrived at this desired goal, thanks to our skillful guides, our teachers, we are filled with awe at the sight of the vastness of the range of mountains of knowledge that are revealed to us from this higher elevation. Some of those who started out with us in the beginning became mired in the first “Slough of Dispond.” Others pushed on until they came to a precipice marked “Algebra” or some knotty problems in “Physics or Chemistry,” and turned back with the remark, “Oh what’s the use?” Others were lured away on to the By-roads of Romance, and journeyed no more in our companionship. But to what advantage has it been to those of us who have traveled to the end of the journey? First, we have the satisfaction of knowing that we have finished what we began. Secondly, our High School di- ploma is a magic key that will open for us many doors of opportunities. Thirdly, is the advantage that the High School course has in the develop- ment of Character. I feel tonight that it is a privilege to thank the members of the Board of Education for the vision that they have had to make our high school course and environment worth-while. Now we must bid our teachers a fond farewell, we only wish we could have them for guides in this new school-room of life we are about to enter. Parents, we want especially to thank you, not only for the vision you have given us to want something better, but for those sacrifices that you have made so willingly for us so that we might attend high school. Classmates, now we must say farewell. Let us remember that we have our life before us and only once can we live it. What is the noblest object of desire, the supreme good to covet? Thoughtful, earnest souls all-through the ages have propounded this riddle and the greatest Teacher, the finest Character, the most lofty Idealist, who ever walked the earth has summed up the answer in the word “Love”. Love to God, the Creator, and love for our fellow beings. But you ask how one can love when they can not find it in their power to love. Ah friends, this is the supreme wonder of them all, for the Master Potter, who fashioned us in His own image from the clay of the earth will so gladly fashion us in His own character—that of Love—if we but yield ourselves unto his will. “In spite of the stare of the wise and the world’s derision, Dare travel the star-blazed road, dare follow the vision. It breaks as a hush on the soul in the wonder of youth, And the lyrical dream of the boy is the kingly truth, The world is a vapor and only the vision is real. Yea, nothing can hold against Hell, but the winged Ideal.” THIRTY-FOUR 1923 THE COMET 1923 Salutatory' Garnet Honsberger. WE the class of 1923 wish to welcome you fathers, mothers and rela- tives, members of the School Board, faculty, friends and school- mates. Unfortunately for me, as well as you, I chanced to be chosen to bid you welcome here tonight and my heart is throbbing and my knees are trembling for fear that I cannot make you feel the pleasure that is ours to have you with us for this event which is one of great importance in our lives. Many of you can look back to the night when you occupied the place we are in now and were standing here, stand- ing on this great threshold of life trying to see out into the darkness beyond. What better fortune might there be than to have with us as we are starting out on this sea of life our fathers, mothers, and relatives who have helped and guided us thus far in life and the Faculty who have done their best to prepare us, so as to meet some of the difficulties that may arise, and also our friends and classmates who have stood by us in rain or shine and always ready to offer a helping hand. Many is the time that we have been discouraged and ready to stop, but for the help and encouragement of those about us, who have made it pos- sible for us to continue. Now that we are embarking upon this great journey of life, some to take up different lines of work, and others to continue their school work and graduate again, we can look ahead and hope fortune will favor us and help us succeed in the future. It is also hoped that this class who has shared its good times and worries together may often meet in the years to come although it is highly improbable that we will all be present at the same time. So it is very proper that our friends and relatives should be with us now as we are at the Commencement, or as the name signifies the “beginning.” Although we have done our best to prepare something worthy of being listened to we realize that it is not sufficient and we hope you will realize our position and not judge us too critically. We wish that you will enjoy the other speakers of the class and although you think that the class prophecy sounds rather doubtful or the will is hard to be- lieve you must not be too sure for who can tell what the future may bring forth? And now again we bid you all a hearty welcome and we ask that you give us your best wishes as we climb this ladder of life. THIRTY-FIVE 1!)23 THE COMET 1923 Class History Helen W. Klockziem IT was on a bright September morning in the year of nineteen hundred and nineteen, when forty Freshmen filed up those long and weary stairs and into the assembly room of the Laingsburg High School. The first couple weeks were ones of study until one day a class meeting was called at which Garnet Honsberger was elected president. We chose “Purple and Gold” as our class colors and “Be Square” as our motto. One morning toward the end of the second week each Freshman received an invitation to the annual Freshman-Sophomore reception given at the home of Majel Dennis. We in turn gave the Sophomores a reception at the home of Edward Ferrigan. Another very important event in our Freshman year was the Algebra contest. We also had a sleigh-ride party to the home of Garold Parker. Then came those horrible semester examinations, after which we lost ten members. At the beginning of our Sophomore year four more of our number failed to return, but Mildred Jones and Paul Harmon joined us. We again organized the class with Marjorie Devine as our president, to whom we owe most of our success as Sophomores. About two weeks after school began we gave the Freshmen a re- ception at the home of Garold Parker. In November we gave a carnival at the school house. We started our Junior year with two more missing, but Delia Merignac joined us. That year Harland Galligan was our class presi- dent. Our Junior year would not have been any more enjoyable than our Sophomore year, had it not been for the Cobweb social held in the gymnasium and the Junior-Senior banquet held in the I. 0. O. F. hall. Last but not least came our Senior year, the year which is long to be remembered. There were two of our former members absent, Marsden Jakeway, who has gone through high school in three years, joined us. With Garold Parker as our class president, we have tried to - make this year our most successful year. Our first financial event of the year was the Lyceum which, with the helpful aid of Mr. Prescott, proved to be a very successful undertak- ing. We had a box social at the home of Helena Giffles. We all enjoyed a sleigh ride party to the home of Glenn Smith. Haldon Devine was pleasantly surprised at his home on his seventeenth birthday. Then too, there was our “Senior Play.” Our play was the first in the history of the school that had to be given three times in order to accommodate the large audiences that came each time. We owe most of our success to our directress, Mrs. Prescott. Our Annual has also been a great success. All the other classes have laughed at us all through our high school career and said that we would not amount to very much in the end, but we have endeavored to show them that we would, even if we were slow, and we have succeeded. THIRTY-SIX 1923 THE COMET 1923 Class Will Haldon Devine 'IIT’E the Senior class of the High School in the village of Laingsburg T T in the county of Shiawassee, state of Michigan, on this the seventh day of June, realizing that we cannot linger longer in these old halls of learning, and having numerous bits of property of which we wish to dispose, and knowing ourselves capable mentally as yet, hereby dispose of our various possessions in the manner following: First—We have several things in unison which we would have left as follows: 1. We bequeath our good looks and stateliness to the Juniors to be used as sparingly as possible and with the provision that they are left when the aforesaid Juniors graduate, to our Alma Mater. 2. We will our talent and popularity to any student or students with the ambition to work for these qualities. 3. We bequeath our ability in athletics and talent in music to any students with a determination to uphold our school’s reputation and not to lower the standards we have reached for them. 4. We, the Senior boys, bequeath our fair ones to any fellow with the means to keep them supplied with chewing gum, candy, theatre tickets and frost bites. 5. We bequeath to any or all students our permission to deposit quids of gum on any seat, desk, picture, or any other handy object, at any time they deem fitting. 6. We relinquish to the best man all our rights in occupying the seat next to Cathryn Orr in English class. 7. Bertie Underhill bequeaths to Floyd Grennell his excellent method of hair dressing. 8. We bequeath to Mr. Prescott a fond vote of thanks for the fine example he has set for the Freshmen Class. 9. We give to all students the following advice: If you wish a good time and still need the credit, take American History under Miss Livingston. 10. We bequeath to the faculty our greatest thanks and appreci- ation for their fine influence and tireless efforts in our behalf. Second—We have a few articles of property we wish left to the following individuals subject to no restrictions: 1. H. Galligan leaves his right to boss the school to L. Schulze. 2. M. Devine leaves her temper to V. Bray. 3. W. Sexton leaves his ability to play the violin to L. Ginther. 4. G. Smith wills his girls to all newcomers. 5. G. Parker leaves Senior Class Presidency to the Junior receiv- ing most votes for that position next year. 6. E. Murphy bequeaths his brilliancy on the Basket Ball Court to Ray Bennett. 7. A. Stichler leaves his Rodolph Valentino tactics to Ward Wade. 8. H. Klockziem leaves her knowledge and learning to M. Jones. 9. H. Giffels leaves her Happy-Go-Lucky nature to E. Harper. 10. G. Honsberger leaves his position on the base ball team to L. Ginther. 11. Lastly we apoint Robert Jones to be executioner of this our last will and testament, charging him to faithfully carry out the pro- visions thereof. Duly witnessed and signed before me this seventh Day of June in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-three. (Signed) Haldon Devine, Attorney-Pro-Tem. THIRTY-SEVEN 1923 THE COMET 1923 Class Prophecy Margie Beech IT was in the year of 1943, and I was spending my vacation in New York City, at the home of two of my high school teachers, Mr. and Mrs. Prescott. They had put the children to bed, and had gone out for the evening, and I finding time hanging heavily upon my hands, thought I would try my luck with the radio. I picked up the evening paper to see what the program for the evening was. To my surprise, I found that nearly all the names were familiar. I took notes of the program which, I think, will interest you people, because so many of the names are familiar to you all. I read the following: The first number on the program will be a song service by the sal- vation army, conducted by Mr. Clifton Karker and his very competent assistant, Mrs. Marjorie Devine Karker. The second number will be a series of college yells, directed by the yellmaster, who has an exceptionally strong voice, Mr. Garnet Austin. The next number will be a group of old songs rendered in a very pleasing manner by a ladies quartet consisting of Misses Neva Allen, Pearl Looke, Delia Merignac, and Carrie Marsh. The songs will be: “When You and I Were Young, Maggie,” in “My Old Kentucky Home,” down on the “Swanee River,” where the “Swanee River Moon” shines in the “Evening.” The next will be a violin solo by Bert Underhill, entitled, “Blow, Winds Blow, and Bring Back My Eleanora to Me.” The fifth is a concert by the Roughneck Trio; Garnet Honsberger, cornet; Victor Brya, saxaphone; and Garold Parker, violin. Following this concert, was the oration by the winner of the Na- tional Oratorical contest, no other than our old classmate, Glenn Smith. The title of his oration was, “Women I Have Loved—And Lost.” The latter part of the program, was announcements, and the first one was, “The Broadway Chorus of famous beauties, will give programs every afternoon and evening this week, alternating between New York City and Brooklyn. A special taxi driven by Harland Galligan will be at the theatres to convey them back and forth. Wendall Sexton, the Missionary lately returned from China, will broadcast Chinese recipes for the benefit of the women of the city. Arthur Stichler, who has spent the past five years in Paris, France, getting ideas, will open an exclusive shop on Fifth Avenue. He will de- sign ladies hats and gowns. The Misses Agnes Jorae, Helena Giffels, and Helen Klockziem, will do private tutoring in their rooms on Madison Square, for students failing the tests in North Pole History of the World War. Haldon Devine, the customs inspector at Ellis Island, will confiscate all soft drinks and beverages brought in there by foreigners. Earl Murphy and Marsden Jakeway will give private dancing lessons to all persons over five years of age, at their studio on Fifth Avenue, beginning this week. This concluded the program, and I being very sleepy by this time, retired. THIRTY-EIGHT 1923 THE COMET 1923 Class Oration LOYALTY Bert Underhill. OUT of the ideals which were brought to light by early civilization comes a new and far-reaching standard, which has been born into the hearts of all true American citizens and countrymen. It is that of Loyalty. But Loyalty in itself cannot exist. It must first be found in the home, second it must develop during the individual’s school career, and third must be shown toward the government for which we stand. Mr. Webster says Loyalty is the faithfulness of a subject to a sovereign, of a person to a lawful government. This faithfulness is something which demands fidelity. But there are many things which demand faithfulness and last of all they must, they shall, and they do, demand Loyalty. Without Loyalty a government would be like a planet without a propelling force of gravity floating through space to the undistinguished realms of ruin. Friendship too, demands Loyalty and without friendship this world would be as an empty shell, a place to wait for death, through the lonely hours of time. Like Poe, the noted English writer who believed not in friendship and so spent his entire life in suffering, loneliness and sorrow. But what does Loyalty to our Country mean to you and me? Should we allow the American flag to be trampled upon by invaders? We would all be looked upon as traitors, like Arnold who for per- sonal gains turned against his country. Rather we would fight in trenches or on the field of battle, and when the day is won, would feel as Nathan Hale whose noted words were: “Would that I had ten lives to live for my country.” Ask yourselves if that is not true loyalty as every true citizen aims to have. There is not one of us who has not some ideal, some code by which we as individuals think we ought to live. But whether these ideals determine to us the present, what the past has been or what the future is going to be depends entirely upon the individual. It is very important that our standards and ideals should be high, but it is by far more important that we should live up to them. So each and every one of us are and will continue to be commanded to be loyal. , , . . . , . . Perhaps not in the same way or from the same viewpoint, but at all times must guard ourselves from wrong and hold our idea of right and wrong as unchangeable as the rocks of Gibraltar. We have all found what true loyalty is. I have mentioned a few of many things which demand loyalty and its lofty idealisms and what they mean to us. And now I urge you to be Loyal to your country, your flag and to your ideals and Creator in whom the poet trusted when he wrote: “He who from zone to zone, . , Guides through the boundless sky Thy certain flight In the long road we must tread alone, Will lead our steps aright.” THIRTY-NINE 1923 THE COMET 1923 School Calendar September: 5 School begins. Congratulations to the bride and groom. 7 Freshmen had a class meeting. What a row. Harris explains the fifteen minute period. Everybody study. 8 Base Ball. Seniors vs. Juniors, Sopnomores, and Freshmen. Of course the Seniors won. 11 Where’s your overcoat? 12 Chorus. We can all sing like larks. 13 Marjorie has a birthday. Look out, she’s of age. 19 Delmar and Lawrence try sitting on the platform. 21 Senior candy sale. Of course we didn’t eat it in school (?) 27 We’re going to have a radio. 29 Baseball. Morrice vs. L. H. S. October: 3 Report cards. Oh, you “F”. 4 Freshmen are looking blue. 10 Rain all day. Lyceum tonight. 12 See our new specs. Does Dorothy like them? 13 Gypsy Party. 16 Juniors all moved into room six. 17 We all got our seats changed. 20 Mr. Osborne entertains. 27 Athletic Association tag day. 30-31 At last, a real vacation. November: 1 “The morning after the night before.” 2 Lawrence gives us another demonstration. 7 Mr. Slocum visits school. 17 Boys all stayed for chorus. Did they sing? ? ? 21 Snow!!! Get out your goulashes. 28 Orchestra goes to Lansing. 29 Vacation the rest of the week. December: 4 We are all back and full of turkey. 8 Basket ball at New Lothrop. 18 The grades have graduated. (At least they have all gone home.) 19 “Holy Night,” at Congregational church. 21 “I’d like to pat you all on the back.” 22 Last day of school this year. Good-bye ’22. FORTY 1923 THE COMET 1923 SCHOOL CALENDAR (Continued) January: 2 Congratulations to Mr and Mrs. Harris. 3 Dj’a notice who the freshmen picked on today? Poor Floyd G. 4 First annual board meeting. 8 Orchestra and annual board go to Lansing. Did we go to a show? Never mind. 10 Build character. 12 Basket ball at Corunna. 15 “Now people don’t cram for exam’s.” 22 Report cards. Biff! 26 Corunna plays ball here. February: 2 Blind school plays ball here. 8 We have a new pianist for chorus. 14 Blizzard! Only 48 in high. 16 Health clinic. We all feel fine. 20 Still more report cards. 23 A belated ball game. Of course Laingsburg won. March: 2 Basket ball with Vernon. 9 Athletic association in great need of money. 12 Keep out of halls during play practice hours. 15 Boys go to Ypsilanti for the tournament. 19 Everybody buys a ticket for the Senior play. 21 Spring is here. . . 23 Important events. Senior play and inspector visits school. April: 2 Spring vacation starts. 9 We are all back and hard at work. (?) 13 Junior box social. May: 16-17 Another vacation. 24 Junior-Senior banquet. June: 3 Baccalaureate sermon. 5 Class night. Everybody shaky. 7 Commencement. Hello diploma. 8 High school picnic. Farewell “L. H. S.” FORTY-ONE i SENIOR CHART i ► o x tO | Name Nickname Wont Fault Hobby Looks Like 1 CO Garnet Austin Garnie Silence Fording A funeral j Neva Allen Slim Loud talking Boys An argument Victor Brya Vic Copying Shaving A jew | Margie Beech Betty Her opinion Curlers A village maid Haldon Devine Hal Appetite Love letters Deacon i Marjorie Devine Mick Bluffing Tim An accident I Helena Giffels Dollie Tardiness Giggling Theda Bara ! Harland Galligan Happy Bossiness A new girl Corn stalk I bJ -r Garnet Honsberger Kirk Always late Bobbed hair Unknown ! x c X -i Marsden Jakeway Jakie Skipping school Selling papers Motherless pup ! M 1 1 H j Agnes Jorae Aggie Francis Sarah Powers Won’t tell O C 1 I Helen Klockziem T opsy Disputing teachers Paul A stale joke j 1 o g 1 Clifton Karker Tim Big feet Staying in nights A prize fighter i 1� Pearl Looke Bobbie Temper Tall fellows A mistake r Carrie Marsh Caddie Talking Being solemn Answer to a prayer i Earl Murphy Murph Writing notes Girls A convict Delia Merignac Tillie Sleeping in school Book-keeping A dream ; Garold Parker Pepper Throwing chalk Radio A baby doll j j i Wendall Sexton Dub Trina Fiddling A village vamp 1 1 i Arthur Stichler ■ Jack Making a fool of himself Eating peanuts Larrv Seaman ' Glen Smith Smit Gift of gab Basket ball Something to eat | Bertie Underhill Bert Speed Eleanora Bell rope , 1 Class of 1923 Nuts To run things Orchestra Assorted Nuts j tO to • CO 1923 THE COMET 1923 FORTY-THREE 1923 THE COMET 1923 Society Notes Teachers’ Reception The Parent-Teachers’ Association gave the teachers a reception in the school building September 5. The halls were very artistically decorated. Dainty refreshments were served. Freshman-Sophomore Reception. The annual Freshman-Sophomore reception was held at the home of Charles McLellan, Friday evening, September 15. The large lawn was well lighted with many brightly colored Japanese lanterns. The house was decorated in the conventional Freshie green. Each Fresh- man was presented with a small green candle and a green ribbon in memory of the evening. The Sophomores, taking pity on them did not give them much rough treatment. Games and music were enjoyed and ice cream and cake were served. Sophomore-Freshman Reception The return reception for the Sophomores, was held at the home of Arthur Devine, September 29. Games were played and ice cream and cake were served. Although some of the guests did not reach home until the “wee small hours,” everyone had a good time. Box Social The Seniors held a box social at the home of Helena Giffels, November 9. Games were played until about ten o’clock. The boxes were then sold. The sale of these netted the Seniors twenty-four dollars. Pie Social The Athletic Association held a pie social in the lower hall, January 19. The evening was spent with games. The attendance was small be- cause of bad weather. The sale of the pies amounted to Seven dollars. Sleighing Party The Seniors and High School teachers packed up their troubles and went for a sleigh ride to the home of Glenn Smith. Games and music furnished entertainment during the evening. A delightful supper was served. Valentine Social A Valentine social was given February 14, by the Juniors. The gym was very prettily decorated with hearts, hung from the corners to the center of the room. A large broken heart was in the center. When the boxes were sold the proceeds were twelve dollars. Birthday Party The Seniors and their friends were invited to the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Devine to help Haldon celebrate his seventeenth birthday, February 28. Games were played and a dainty luncheon was served. FORTY-FOUR 1923 THE COMET 1923 SOCIETY NOTES (Continued) Dennis Lyceum Course The Dennis Lyceum Course was presented in four very interesting and instructive numbers under the auspices of the Senior Class. The first number was magic and music. Many amusing magical stunts were performed and selections were rendered on the piano-ac- cordian. The second number was a Hawaiian quartet. Many pleasing vocal numbers were given, and the men all proved to be artists of stringed instruments. The third was a lecture on “The Birth and Death of Worlds.” Slides were used to illustrate this lecture. The last number was a chalk talk lecture. Sketches of prominent people were done in outline, while landscape scenes were done in color. The Seniors wish to thank the public and the school for making this course a success. Senior Play The Seniors presented “Aaron Boggs, Freshman,” at the Oasis theatre, March 23, 24, and 27. One hundred twenty-five dollars were cleared. Aaron Boggs, Arthur Stichler, the Freshman from Splinterville who causes much merriment for all. Happy Jimmie Jamieson, Harland Galligan, who raves over Gladys. Pepper Jervis, Garold Parker, a wide awake Junior. Beau Carter, Garnet Honsberger, a prominent Senior. Mr. McGoogin, Haldon Devine, a football star. Abey, Victor Brya, a dealer in “cast off clothing.” Epenetus Boggs, Earl Murphy, the father of Aaron. Casey Jones, Wendall Sexton, a college politician. Mr. Hennerv Chubb, Clifton Karker, who has “plumbago and other com- plaints.” Elizabeth Maudelia Feeny, Marjorie Devine, a waitress but a perfect lady. Evelyn Newcomb, Agnes Jorae, the college queen. Lois Hunter, Helen Klockziem, who tries to befriend Aaron. Cherry Car- ruthers, Pearl Looke, the homesick Freshman. Mrs. Violet Pickens, Margie Beech, whose eleven boarders are driving her to an early grave. Mrs Hennery Chubb, Delia Merignac, who runs the model boarding house. Helen Philips, Helena GifTels, a football enthusiast. Loretta Rea___Neva Allen, who thinks the campus looks “so poetical in Septem- ber.” Dollie Chubb—Carrie Marsh, a vaudeville queen. The Seniors wish to thank the public for helping to make this play such a success. Box Social The Juniors held a box social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schulze, Friday evening, April 13. EORTY-KIVE Financial Statement INCOME Lyceum Course_____________________$ 35.00 Social_____________________________ 24.00 Class Dues_________________________ 50.00 Other Classes______________________ 75.00 Senior Play________________________ 125.00 Advertising________________________127.00 Sale of Annuals____________________185.00 Total__________________________$621.00 EXPENSES Photographer _______________________$ 38.50 Engraving___________________________ 207.00 Printing---------------------------- 275.00 Graduation Expenses__________________ 40.00 Miscellaneous________________________ 30.00 Total___________________________$590.50 Balance on hand______________________$ 31.00 Owing to the fact that this statement had to be in the hands of the printer before the end of the financial year, it is not complete. FORTY-SIX 1923 THE COMET 1923 BOYS’ BASKET BALL SCHEDULE December 30 January 12 January 26 February 2 February 16 February 23 March 10 New Lothrop . 6 Laingsburg 26 Corunna .15 Laingsburg 24 Corunna . 3 Laingsburg 55 School for Blind . 0 Laingsburg 66 Lansing M. E. Church 12 Laingsburg 42 Vernon .12 Laingsburg 77 Lansing M. E. Church 32 Laingsburg 29 Games Won—Laingsburg 6—Opponents 1 Total Scores Laingsburg 319—Oppoents 80 FORTY-SEVEN 1923 THE COMET 1923 CAthletics WHAT would our school be without athletics? What kind of school spirit would exist in the minds of our High School pupils if it were not for our Base Ball and other athletics. The spirit of athletics is the means of keeping a great number of our boys and girls in school, which otherwise, perhaps would deprive them of an education—an education which would mean so much to them. In order to have refined athletics we must have the possibilities and equipment for them. To make them a success our school has organized an Athletic Association and from this large organization we chose three of the most responsible members who were the most capable of dealing with the business of the Association. These members were: Marjorie Devine, president, Clifton Karker, vice-president, Garnet Honsberger, secretary and treasurer. The membership fee was 25 cents and it went into the treasury to support the local team. The school membership was nearly 100%. The school wishes to extend it’s appreciation to the Commercial Club and the business men of the town, who responded so willingly and stood back of our school team through “thick and thin.” This showed their interest and attitude which they took towards Athletics and which has proven that these Athletics should have an important place in our High School activities. Thus with the co-operation of all, we have made our teams winning teams throughout the year and of which we may be justly proud. GIRLS’ BASKET BALL The girls’ basket ball team was heavily handicapped this year owing to the fact that only two of their last year’s team were back. In spite of this fact they have done well. Under the careful coaching of Miss Helen Millard, a good team has materialized. The membei's of the team are: Guards—Doris Ferguson, Rena Stichler, Beatrice Ripple. Forwards—Edwinna Aldrich, Thelma Albaugh. Jumping Center—Bernice Remus. Subs—Helena Giffels, Norma Sexton, Thelma Austin, Agnes Murphy. - With this team, the hope for next year is very bright. BOYS’ BASKET BALL In looking back over our basketball season the results cannot help but bring a feeling of pride. The season was unusually successful, two games being lost out of nine played. One was lost to the fast team from the Lansing M. E. Church, and the other at the state tournament at Ypsilanti. The graduating captain, Devine, and Galligan centers, Karker, Smith and Murphy, guards, Honsberger, Sexton and Stichler, forwards, will be a big loss to the team and considerable development will be necessary before their places can be filled. This year’s team being composed entirely of seniors, was one of the finest that ever wore the L. II. S. colors. Ginther and Austin appear to be the nucleus around which next year’s team will be built. FORTY-EIGHT 1923 THE COMET 1923 i I I i i j BASE BALL TEAM Top Row—Lyle Ginther, Ray Bennett, Garnet Honsberger (captain), Glen Smith, Wendall Sexton, Botto m1 Row-Haldon Devine, Clifton Karker, L. A. Harris (coach), Harland Galligan, Earl Murphy. FORTY-NINE « 1923 THE COMET 1923 BOYS’ BASKET BALL TEAM Top Row—Arthur Stichler, Earl Murphy, Garnet Honsberjjer, Wendall Sexton. Bottom Row—Clifton Karker, L. A. Harris (coach), Haldon Devine (captain), Glen Smith. FIFTY 1923 1923 THE CO ME T GIRLS’ BASKET BALL TEAM Top Row—Thelma Albaugh, Helena Giffels, Beatrice Ripple, Doris Ferguson. Bottom Row—Edwinna Aldrich, Marjorie Devine (captain), Miss Helen Millard (coach), Rena Stichler, Bernice Remus. FIFTY-ONE 1923 THE COMET 1923 FIFTY-TWO CJ lusic LAINGSBURG HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA THE Laingsburg High School Orchestra, organized four years ago by Miss Helen Selby, is now under the direction of Miss Verald Livingston. Most of the boys in the orchestra are members of the class of 1923, they having been in the orchestra during their four years in High school. The members of the orchestra are: Director_____________________________________Miss Verald Livingston Violins_________________Wendall Sexton, Garold Parker, Lyle Ginther Cornets__________________________Garnet Honsberger, Arthur Stichler Baritone_____________________________________________Clifton Karker Trombone________________________________________________Ward Wade Drums___________________________________________________Victor Brya Piano________________________________________________Harland Galligan They have furnished music at the following places this year: Sun- day School Rally. Christian Endeavor Convention, Minister’s Recep- tion, Sunday School Convention, American Legion, Monday Club, Broadcasted for the Lansing Capitol News, Commercial Club, Father and Son banquet. HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS A Christmas Cantata, “The Holy Night,” was rendered by the High School chorus of a hundred voices, December 23rd, 1922. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB A Girls’ Glee Club consisting of a double quartette, has rendered music on several occasions this year. Owing to the fact that several of the girls graduated with the class of ’22 the glee club has nearly re-organized under the direction of Miss Verald Livingston. The members are: Sopranos, Cathryn Orr, Rena Stichler, Thelma Albaugh, Beatrice Ripple. Altos, Alice Warren, Doris Ferguson, Louise Wilson, Marjorie Devine. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB The boys’ glee club consisting of a double quartette, with most of its members of last year back have also sung at various entertainments. Miss Verald Livingston is director. The members are: First tenors—Arthur Stichler, Garnet Hons- berger Second tenors—Garold Parker, Harland Galligan. First bass— Ray Bennett Ward Wade. Second bass—Victor Brya, Clifton Karker. FIFTY-THREE ORCHESTRA Top Row—Miss Verald Livingston (director) Arthur Stichler, Garnet Honsberger, Harland Galligan. Bottom Row—Wendall Sexton, Garold Parker, Ward Wade, Clifton Karker, Victor Brya. % THE COMET 1923 I i i i i i i i i i i I i I ! j ! GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Top Row—Cathryn Orr, Marjorie Devine, Beatrice Ripple. Thelma Albaugh. Second Row—Louise Wilson, Miss Verald Livingston (director) Alice Warren. Bottom Row—Rena Stichler, Doris Ferguson. p Top Row—Harland Galligan, Ward Wade, Clifton Karker, Arthur Stichler. ! 5 Second Row—Garnet Honsberger. Miss Verald Livingston (director) Garold Parker. j tc Bottom Row—Ray Bennejtt, Victor Brya. CAlwnni OWING to the fact that an Alumni department has never been estab- lished in the Laingsburg High School Annual, we the class of 1923 have endeavored to make a beginning. We earnestly desire that the students of former years, who are not recorded here will co-operate with the classes to come and make the Alumni department a success. Class of ’22 Lillian Spivey_________________________________Working in Lansing Genevieve Bixby_________Now Mrs. Kenneth Kellogg, living in Lansing Gail Rowley____________________________________Working in Flint Revah Rittenburg____________________________Working in Laingsburg Blanche Burwell______________Attending Lansing Business University Majel Dennis__________________________Attending St. Johns Normal Mildred Giffels____________________________Teaching Leland School George Parker_______________________Bookkeeper at Laingsburg Bank Helen Schoals_________________________Attending St. Johns Normal Althea Austin__________________________Attending Kalamazoo Normal Ethel Pierson__________________________Teaching Cedar Lake School Vera Ferguson____________________________Attending St. Johns Normal Leland Austin____________________________Teaching Warren School Eulah Pierson__________________________________Staying at home Meryl Stichler_______________Employed as Doctor’s assistant at Ovid Doris Allen_______________________________Teaching Octagon School Murdo Ferguson_______________________________Attending M. A. C. Ruby Sayles_______________________Staying at her home near Owosso Vernon Clark______________________________Working near Laingsburg Kenneth Shue_________________________________Working in Lansing “Class of 21” Etta Sayles____________________________Attending Ferris Institute Evelyn Beardslee___________________________Teaching Mason School Esther Watling____________________________________Teaching school Max Smith_________________________________Working near Laingsburg Glenn Bray_____________________________Attending Ypsilanti Normal Delphine Austin________________________Attending Ypsilanti Normal Homer Throop_________________________________Working at Lansing Opal West___________________________________Teaching Doyle School Esther Bloomfield_________________________Teaching Wolters School Mattie Bolton_____________________________.—-Teaching Wert School Ethel Swarthout________________________Teaching school near Elsie Beulah Ripple__________________Attending Owosso Business Institute Velma Pope____________________________Nurse at Memorial Hospital Cyril Giffels_____________________________Working near Laingsburg Florence Mock____________________________Attending Olivet College Carl Giffels_________________________________Attending M. A. C. Harold Shue__________________________________Working in Lansing Theo Hills_____________________________Teaching school near Elsie Basil Kent___________________________________Working in Lansing Beatrice Warren_________Now Mrs. Clarence Biens, living in Oklahoma FIFTY-SEVEN 1923 THE COMET 1923 ALUMNI (Continued) “Class of 20” Lester Walker-------------------------------------Working in Perry Elizabeth Ferrigan-----------------------Teaching Sprague School Marguerite Upton-------------------Teaching school near St. Johns Hugh Doyle-------Teaching Grammar room at Laingsburg High School Gracia Sexton-------------------------Attending Ypsilanti Normal Reahn Woodhull--------------------------------Working in Lansing Pauline Bennitt------------Teaching Intermediate room at Laingsburg Clare Morrill----------------------------------Working at Lansing Marion Stichler-----------------------Attending Ypsilanti Normal Lee Schlicher-------------------------Attending Ypsilanti Normal Lurissa Williams-------------------------Attending Ferris Institute Kenneth Smith----------------------------------Working in Lansing Ray Trumble------------------------------------Working in Lansing Bernice Bennett--------------------------Teaching at New Buffalo Kenneth Burgess---------------Attending Owosso Business Institute Dorothy Morrison----------------------Teaching near Elsie “Class of 19” Franklin Austin-------------Married; Attending Ypsilanti Normal Marie Giffels-----------------------------Teaching Sherman School Irma Giffels------------------Teaching school at Port Huron, Mich. Clara Giffels----------------------Teaching school at Detroit, Mich. Dorothy Burt---------Now Mrs. LeRoy Harris; teaching at Laingsburg Katherine Langley-----------------------------Attending M. A. C. Ruth Brown--------------------Nurse at Memorial Hospital, Owosso Elizabeth Wildermuth------------Now Mrs. Arlo Lee; living at Leslie Lester Knight----------------------------------------------Teaching Amos Van Tassel--------------------------Attending Ypsilanti Normal Blanche Walker------------Now Mrs. Hewitt Smith; living at Ann Arbor Helen Collier----Now Mrs. Grant Bates; living at Dearborn, Mich. Bernice Holder--------------------------------Working at Lansing Eunice Van Burger--------------Teaching School Near Hubbardston Rachel Ketchum---Now Mrs. Warren Schoals; living near Laingsburg Minerva Klockziem-----------------------------Working in Owosso “Class of 18” Guy Austin------------------------------------------------Working in Lansing Nancy Barber---------------Now Mrs. Mercer Quarles, living in Victor Ray Gibbs---------------------------Married, living in Laingsburg Paul Giffels----------------------------Working near Laingsburg Anne Rowley------------------------------------Working in Laingsburg Bessie Swarthout-----------Now Mrs. Oliver Stuart, living in Vernon Warren Throop---------------------------------------------Working in Lansing Edna Van Velsor-----------------Now Mrs. Harold Jorae, living in Ovid FIFTY-EIGHT 1923 1923 T HE CO M ET FIFTY-NINE 1923 THE COMET 1923 JOKES If when looking o'er these jokes When reading bye, and bye, You should find a joke about you Don't sit down and cry; Every one is just for fun And not to make you sigh So put away your thoughts and cares And listen to these “lies. Sophomore: Why was that great English author called Shakespeare? Freshie: I don’t know. Sophomore: Because that was his name. Freshie: I know a fellow in the mint in Philadelphia. Sophomore: What does he do up there? Freshie: He’s a spy for the government. Sophomore: Oh, I see he’s a mint’s pie. Harris: Glen, you may give a description of water. Glenn Showerman: Water is a white liquid that turns black when you put your hands in it. Little Boy: Say mister, do you want me to watch your car? Arthur D.: No what for it won’t run away. Boy: No it won’t run away but I can call you when it falls apart. Mamma: So you want to give your dear teacher a present? Milo H.: Yes, ma. I'd like to give her some candy like I had the other day. Mamma: Why Milo, that was what made you ill. Milo: Yes ma, I know it was. Father: Well, what did you learn in school today? Lester S.: I learned to say “Yes sir, “No sir, “No mam, and “Yes mam. Father: You did? Lester—Yep. E. Harper: Do you see anything ridiculous in my wig? Harvey B.: Yes. Your head. The calves are grazing on my legs. The corn blooms on my toe, But why my hair is on my head I really do not know. Basil M.: What is the matter with Mr. Prescott’s eyes? Charles M. They’re all right as far as I know. Basil: When I asked to be excused yesterday he asked me where niy hat was three times and it was on mv head all the time. Victor B.: I wish I had lived in king Alfred’s time. Hal D.: Why? Victor: Because there wasn‘t near as much history to learn. SIXTY 1923 THE COMET 1923 JOKES Wonders of the High School Arthur Devine’s height. Elinor Harper’s fellows. Bertie’s wonderful voice. Milo Hart’s ambition. Victor’s whiskers. Rena's smile. Helena at school on time. Lester Schulze’s authority. Mr. Harris’s specs. Our Annual. Miss Livingstone: What makes the Pisa tower lean? G. Showerman: I wish I knew, I would take some. A pretty good firm is Watch and Waite, And another is Atit, Early and Late. And still another is Doo and Daret And one of the best is Grinn and Barrett. Teacher: What invention has done the most to elevate the human race. D. Looke: The elevator I suppose. All things will come to him who waits. But here’s a rule that’s slicker. The man who goes for what he wants. Will get it all the quicker. Teacher: What is a glacier. Ward Clark: Hard water. Junior: I thought our father couldn’t afford to send you to school this yer.r. Senior: He couldn’t but I offered to stay home and help run the business. Ray Bennitt: Do you save men? Minister: Yes. Ray: Do you save women? Minister: Yes I save women. Ray: Will you save me a couple for tonight? Mrs. Hart: (To Milo who had just received an orange from a nice lady.) Now sonny what do you say to the nice lady? Milo: (After a moment’s thought.) Peel it. When Adam in bliss asked Eve for a kiss, She puckered her lips with a coo, Gave looks so ecstatic, answered emphatic, I don’t care A-dam if I do. Teacher: Use the word triangle in a sentence. George J.: If you go fishing try angle worms. SIXTY-ONE 1923 THE COMET 1923 JOKES The night was wet and rainy. The worst that I've seen yet. The train pulled into the city The bell was ringing wet. When I was young girls were taught to darn their own stockings. Mary W.: Yes, but grandma in those days it was possible to darn where it wouldn’t show. Ask the boys if lip stick tastes as good as it smells. A Freshman while writing on an examination came to a question he could not answer so he put down on his paper, “God only knows, I don’t.” The next day the paper came back and on it, it said, “God gets the credit, you don’t.” A sensible girl: “Oh, I just love art.” Flapper: Art who? Have 1 met the fellow? Teacher: Tell me what you know about the Caucasian race. Richard C.: I wasn’t there. I went to the ball game. Wanted: A cook who can prepare frogs legs, male or female. Teacher: How did the order of bath originate? Freshie: Well you see it is very ancient. In those days no one took a bath ex- cept by order of the king. Basil: I want to buy some paper. Dealer: What kind of paper? Basil: Fly paper. I want to make a kite. For sale: My seat on the platform. Elinora Harper. Father: John, my son, did you take that letter to the post office and pay the postage on it? John F.—I waited until nobody was looking and slipped it in for nothing. Miss Livingstone: Ward, what is a vacuum? Ward Wade: I know, 1 have it in my head but I can’t think of it. Don’t kick until you know where the shoe pinches. Teacher: What is a chicken? C. Austin: A chicken is the most useful animal there is, you can eat them be- fore they are born and after they are born. Freshie: Why were you thrown out of the glee club. Bertie U: For singing. SIXTY-TWO CAppreciation TT7E wish to thank the merchants and business men of Laingsburg for their financial aid, and generous co-operation which has enabled us to publish this book of memories. SIXTY-THREE 1923 THE COMET 1923 iaiiiimNiiiuffliniiiiiviiiiiiniiHnaMHi in!Riir:n!!CiiiRiiaimii:iiriiii!iiii:iiii ii:u:!iii’:ii!i!iciiiiii!:!iii u:!:i!iiiiiiuii:i,ii!i [iii!9iiuniiii!!CiuiHiiiiiniRira!M i!iiiiK!ii ii me x a GIFTS THAT LAST EVERYTHING FOR COMMENCEMENT SPECIAL PRICES ON WATCHES FOR HIM OR HER L. P. BALL JEWELER AND OPTOMETRIST OWOSSO, MICHIGAN SIXTY-FOUR 1923 THE COMET 1923 liiiuiiinuaaaiiuiuiiiiiiiiiM iiMiiuiiiiciiiuigiiiuiiiuiiimiiQiuiiimiiniiiwHiMiiinwwBJiiiaBiaiUMQiwiriiiiRiisuaiaHraiiUiBiiHiiiHHiiiiumHU ASK YOUR DEALER FOR SIX MILE CREEK COAL 14550 BTU HEAT UNITS Owosso Coal Mining Company Citizens Bank Bldg. OWOSSO. MICHIGAN Miss Scouten: Johnny, you ought to be ashamed of yourself. Here you are only in the fourth grade, when Warren G. Harding at your age was in his last year of high school. Johnny: Yes mam and when he was your age he was the president of the United States. Mary had a little waist, And it was so low breasted If anyone had worn the thing, They would have been arrested. Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone. nniniiinpiiiiiiuinHaHinmHM L. A. FARNHAM DRY GOODS - NOTIONS AND FANCY GOODS PHONE 5502 LAINGSBURG, MICHIGAN irniaiiiiiiiii.KiaiiniiiiiiiaiiniiniiTmiliinillflailfellilliMHIPailllHilimilHlbil Wlliillt'IMHimtimiillimtllHIWllimiHIIIL SIXTY-FIVE 1923 THE COMET 1923 lll!ll«IBnMIIIIII!HI|||«IRgi� l� MHI� iMMimimiu� Economy and Reliability are the Watchwords Today Those who would buy the best articles at the lowest prices see me. I am eager to accomodate you in any of the following lines: Furnaces Lighting Plants Ranges Paints Stoves Plumbing Heating Farm Implements GENERAL HARDWARE A. F. BRYA TELEPHONE 2102 LAINGSBURG, MICH. m SIXTY-SIX 1923 THE COMET 1923 Buy-- FURNITURE AND RUGS at “THE FACTORY STORE Largest Stock - - Lowest Prices We Deliver Anywhere in Central Michigan bobbins Furniture Company' 1231 West Main Street Owosso, Michigan “Our Location Saves You Money” MliMMtllMIliintnilillMIlMIW When in need of HARDWARE think of us C. J. Weisenberg Co. Owosso, Michigan Dealers in Hardware, Paints - Oils - Glass De Laval Cream Separators ManinniuNiiiiiiiiWM SIXTY-SEVEN DEDICATED TO Class of 1923 JL «. C C_ F. J. STORRER owosso IlUUIIliilHliniUIIHIlilinira 119 W. EXCHANGE ST. OWOSSO. MICHIGAN GEO. B. GILBERT AND MADISON GILBERT DOCTORS OF OPTOMETRY OPTICAL SPECIALISTS !iuiaiMiifliiminwiHiHttiinii;ii!Uii!iiu;niioii!iRi:ui� itt YOU GET A No. 1 SERVICE AND VALUE WHEN YOU BUY OF ELLIOTT'S GROCERY LAINGSBURG, MICHIGAN HlfllBIMiSIHUIIUIIIimillim Teacher: If your mother gave you two pieces of cake, your grandmother gave you two pieces, and your sister and brother each gave you two pieces, what would you have? Arthur D.: I would have the stomachache. Doris F.: I wish you would tell me how to get the pitch off my dress. I've tried everything I can think of. Glen S.: You might try a song. You always get off the pitch when you sing. SIXTY-EIGHT 1923 THE COMET 1923 We made all the Photographs in this book EH Le Clear Photograph Company Capital National Bank Building Lansing, Michigan DIRECTORS J. W. Shippee E. L. Sieb Union Co-operative Association Shiawassee and Clinton Counties L. E. Willet Frank McCartney D. D. Dutcher N. W. Tucker Laingsburg, Michigan Frank G. Smith Farmers MANAGERS List your stock with Nelson McFarren Bath THE UNION CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION L. E. Willet Laingsburg J. VV. Shippee Bennington and receive actual terminal price minus the exact cost of shipping B. C. Launstein Owosso J. W. Epton Henderson RATE OF SHIPPING TO DETROIT, - 70c PER CWT. RATE OF SHIPPING TO BUFFALO, - 90c PER CWT. !lllll!!!llllllllilU!iltt'i«llin;M .«n-i.,-...� -—p—.—I— SIXTY-NINE 1923 THE COMET 1923 waiiiiFniiiiiiininiiimiBiiiiHiniiiiiviM!mminiwiiiuni(naBiim!Dra!Bimaiiinis;NiaiiffmBHiiiiaHipitciiniw[nratmiinidniDnaii!iiiiiiinnnicu.iii!iiiLuini !.'ii'iirniii!i!ui! u,a. COMPLIMENTS OF jUithignu dlmttjjiuut LANSING. MICHIGAN iiirnwiiwii!iiHimiwiininin|i|)iiniiniFicriiiinmii� m;a;iiiiiriniBiT.!iirrBipwiHfiiiiii:!iiit� iiiii!!iii!iiiiiiBCTi iniii)iBJti!ii(� nin� H!iiiiiiiiiiiiiLrBi;miw� niii'iiriiii� � iii(ror''t� iHni!riTw Farmer: See here, young feller, what are you doing up that tree? John F.: One of your apples fell down and I’m tring to put it back. Beware of soft soap, some soap is made of lie. Teacher: What is a skeleton. Bob J: It is a man with his insides out and his outside off, ---------------------------------------------- ■■«—n mu------------««—n. � .— C R. BAILEY ESTABLISHED 1893 R. W. BAILEY. MGR. (Lite (L. H, Bniint Qlnmpmte ELEVATOR LAINGSBURG. - MICHIGAN 111� a Cll;lflt€W!IEIIll!)ll! MIUIBIIIIIIWaillllllllll! mill .III It: K1HIMIIIII miCMIlll� ARBSIIBtllEllliUiatUIMEaL'IlllIHUI a':.0!!dll:r ITII'UIIHEffi IB. Cl rlt's THE PLACE WHERE YOU ALWAYS FIND WHAT YOU WANT IN SCHOOL SUPPLIES PHONE 4602 LAINGSBURG iran ;iesi«u� iRttwr£EiQBi iw� M aB.iua]ft.i ..himnrimiiii hihwimhi m ,m i mi—™ SEVENTY i iiiiiiLiiiiiiiMtFuoiiiuijiiiiiianniwmiiiiiawaiuiuiww lIlUIHIIMBHliailU IIWIMriWli iisiiiEiiasuttaiuHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! We are not pleased unless you are If you are in doubt about anything in our line stop and talk it over. We like to be bothered LAINGSBURG BAKERY IWWBWB3; FARM IMPLEMENTS GAS AND KEROSENE T. A. EULER LAINGSBURG, - MICHIGAN J. G. MOCK Dealer in Fresh, Salt and Smoked Meats PHONE 11902 LAINGSBURG, MICH. SEVENTY-ONE 1923 THE COMET 1923 '''miUlwisaRmHHniiiiiwniiiinnilBiiiiMiiiiiii'iiiniwvniininniRUPiiiinisi A GOOD PLACE TO BE Laingsburg High School The watchword of this school is “Progress,” and it has been the constant aim of the Board of Education and the teaching force to keep this inspiring slogan in the foreground. As a result there has been built up among the pupils a standard, and a degree of success among the graduates, which makes the boys and girls who carry away a diploma from the school proud to be counted among the alumni of the Laings- burg High School. The school has been on the accredited list of the University for the past four years and has been again placed there for the coming two years. In September the total school enrollment was two hundred seventy. The foreign enroll- ment is seventy-five. The building is provided with a good gym- nasium, excellent library and laboratory facil- ities, and a commodious, well lighted and venti- lated, pleasant room for study. The young people of the community are very cordially invited to enroll among the pupils of the Laingsburg High School for the coming year. � Hnaiiiiiiiit;iiEiiiiiii:iiianiii!iiiniiiiiiiii:iiiiBiiiiimiaiwiiBiiifiii9i;iir.i;:niiiri!iniiiniiiiiaiiiiiiMii’iii(i||[ SEVENTY-TWO 1923 THE COMET 1923 The W. H. KIMMIS STORE LAINGSBURG. - - MICHIGAN is where the children buy their candy and school supplies, also groceries for their parents for they know he has the best in town u qlIlllDlllillalnl3llllll lillllllllulmalllmulfllllal ltnwn3lHlll;liilliI nlll llKltlilalUl■lUlrlllllBl;lbl llWlnlu;u9llnllllHl iaiUllUJ.ralln!!!!r Hlll|lalml'Jll4 IU!l33al lUlllH::Hill When your house is Dirty Just call Thirty and let TURNER do it. WALL PAPER AND DECORATING Laingsburg, Michigan DinniiuiitiiaiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiisiimisiiiiiMiiiiiniiauii iiuiiiiiiinriiiriiiiiiiiiiiBiiHiiiiciiiijiiisia aiiiiii iiiiiiPiiiiHiiiiiDiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiDiiiiiiiiiii'JiiiBiiiniiciiiiiEnnuiiiiiiuiwiiiiiiiiii CHAS. SWARTHOUT HIGH GRADE GROCERIES - TOBBACO - CIGARS CROCKERY ORDERS DELIVERED LAINGSBURG PHONE 2202 XMwinimiivwiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiniin H. Kositchek Bros. HOME OF Fashion Park and Style-Plus Clothes ALWAYS THE NEWEST IN HABERDASHERY 113 N. WASH. ST. LANSING. MICH. niniiiniiiiiiiib'!;iiiiiiiinBiiiHiQiiiiaii!ni iiJiiniirii3uiiiKii-ii iifi!ria!iiiiiriisiHii,:iM f.;viinHft;iH!Hi iiiiittiiKi4iiMiiawHi niii9iiiHjiiiiiiiHttii!!iii,iiii!iiiiMiiiiiJiiiiiiiiiiiiiifliiininnifcn SEVENTY-THREE THE COMET 1923 FARMERS ELEVATOR CO. Dealers in Beans, Grain, Seeds, Wool, Coal, Tile, Feeds and Fertilizer Prompt Service and Courteous Treatment At All Times When in need of anything in our line PHONE 143 Yours for Real Service, FARMERS ELEVATOR CO. LAINGSBURG, MICH. SEVENTY-KOUR Ry •. ' vu vvvyv . ! wgravmgs in ifiis 6ook Sy $JPie Ganiovt vtgvaviwg 6 SCecinoiypQ Company 0aviion, O uo nmzmw: SEVENTY-FIVE WILLIAMS GROCERY Noted For Quality and Service Enough Said Phone No. 122 Laingsburg, Mich. mmmmmmm liFimnm mmi� rr au� rrn ■ mm rrm!ir� !f� i:ii! u� Mfi:nn lm; ii! ii� i!ni.E!! ini ui� :u!!!iiii l’ii The minister was at Stichlers and asked little Victor how far he could count. Victor: One, two, three, four, five— Minister—My what a smart little boy! Victor: Six, seven, eight, nine, ten, jack, queen, king, my brother Jack, taught me how to count. e If only we could always know The wisest thing to do. How fine and simple life would be. How unexciting too. Doctor: Did you open both windows in your room last night as I ordered? Patient: No doctor, there is only one window so I opened that twice. Russian name for cootie: “Ivanitch.” Son: What do you call a man who drives a car? Pa: It depends upon how close he comes to me. THE COMET 1923 1923 iniinivnniBBinMim LORENZ'S DRUG STORE Free Mailing Delivery to Farmers si PHONE 18 si BEST FOUNTAIN IN LAINGSBURG iiMiwiBWiwiiniiwnniiwirTiirriiiwrairiT-riirinr-Tririirrm-rrinriir-mrinrTirimiin inrnnii'iiir riiiTrinnrnrnimnrr THE UNIVERSAl CARj GARAGE 134 RESIDENCE 83 FORD SERVICE J. D. HOUGHTON LAINGSBURG, MICH. SEVENTY-SEVEN 1923 THE COMET 1923 FOR CLOTHES OR SHOES THAT WILL STAND SCHOOL WEAR GO TO f LAlNGSBURG, MICHIGAN MiiiittiniiMiHiiiiiiBiiiiiiniiiiiiiiinoitiUi KiiiuiikiRiiiiiiiuiiiuiiiiiuiii iaiiiiuiiuiHuiu iiiuiuiiiiuiiiuiuiiiiittiuiiiiiiii-iHfeiiiiiiifiiiiiiui iiumititiu iiiiiiHi iiuiuiiiiiiii.! C. B. CROOK DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS LAlNGSBURG, - MICHIGAN rnunitd MiiiiiifaittiEiirtiffiiiMirafflm SEVENTY-EIGHT i. ii mi 'i' ii ‘i| '.rii iiiriiiii i!!iBUiiiir!iir!MiMiF'!i:;i! iiniiciinimiismiiifiini inuiiMiiiiin'ii'irniHMMiinniiimminii'niiiiBiniEiitiiniiiiusimiEiiHm'nr! ii[Eira:i!!r!!i:Hnimi in FURNITURE CARPETS RUGS AND LINOLEUM M E. GALLIGAN FUNERAL DIRECTOR HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE AGENCY PHONES: STORE 18902 RESIDENCE 18903 LAINGSBURG, MICHIGAN srimhihiiiiiiiiiimimiiiw Judge: So you and your wife had a few words? Prisoner: I had a few but I didn’t get a chance to use them. Wet Measure. Two pints, one quart, Two quarts, one fight, One fight, two cops, Two cops, one judge, One judge, thirty days. Manager: Aren’t you the boy that applied for this position a fortnight ago. Boy: Yes, sir. Manager: And didn’t I say I wanted an older boy? Boy: Yes, sir, and that’s why I’m here. Recruit: Shall I mark time with my feet, sir? Officer: Did you ever hear of marking time with your hands? Recruit: Yes sir, clocks do it. i ;i:,aiiiir niniiiiiBiirni:;ii imiiriiniiinttin-un mminiiairn'.iaiiiviiaii!SiiiiiWiihiiiiii!.!iioiqiiflnfflniBiii ;niiHm .isiiwia� a‘uilsn5m laMiiftiifi: SEVENTY-NINE 1923 THE COMET 1923 POWELL CO. LAINGSBURG. MICH. •:o!imiiinii[ LIGHT HARDWARE HARNESS NOTIONS •MIIIIIIIIIIIIC WE MEET ALL CHICAGO PRICES inTOiiii� naiHiaiinmiBiiiniiniiiiiiini!iiicnaiiiBiiiiiiiiiiiii'iiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiriin]iiiin)iiiiiii;iiiBiniBiMi iiiiii.itiiiiiiitiiitiiaiiiiii;iiiiiiii iiiiiiiiii;:iiiiiiiiiiii:iL'iiiiiiiifaiiiiiiiiiiiHt� «iiHiiiiiiniM Steck the Jeweler Fine Reliable Watches Think of them both at the same time and remember, that their prices are right Any price from $15.00 to $100.00 combined with the newest designs on the market. SEE US BEFORE YOU DECIDE STECK THE JEWELER 118 N. Washington St. Owosso, Michigan EIGHTY 1923 THE COMET 1923 BUILD A HOME A home is one of life’s greatest treasures. In it are centered the thoughts and cherished ambitions of a lifetime of effort and pleasure. Unlike most comforts, it’s a dividend-pay- ing investment, too. The saving while paying for a home encourages thrift and builds up an estate larger than most of us otherwise would have. Without obligation, you are invited to call and talk over plans, financial arrangements, letting of contracts and other details. From our variety of designs you easily can pick one that fits your needs, your desire and your poeketbook. It will pay you to visit us. Emil Lee Co. LAINGSBURG Telephone 13 Dependable Service .... in;, ... A GOOD School AND A GOOD Bank IN A GOOD Town The Union State Bank LAINGSBURG, MICHIGAN Capital and Surplus $40,000.00 “ Courteous Service ” mmammmmmmmmmmrnmmmmmmmmMmxmmwMmmimimmmmmmmMmmmmimu EIGHTY-ONE 1923 THE COMET 1923 Headquarters for GRADUATION SUITS, FURNISHINGS AND TOP COATS James O’Connor Lansings Largest Clothier Washington at Ottawa 1923 THE COMET 1923 Shattuck Music House CWOSSO, MICHIGAN Established 1869 Home of Schumann - Janssen - Gulbransen - M. Schulz Cable Nelson - Irving - A. B. Chase - Ivers Pond Haines Bros., etc. Pianos VICTROLAS BRUNSWICK EDISON DIAMOND DISC MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN CENTRAL MICHIGAN !■'m—mini ii—'—ii in in' ii iiimiiii——1111 nn 11 mm iniiwnmi inur w—w rnmm rornmunri n r tnir T ■—nrurm Printing, of this book By COMMERCIAL PRINTING OWOSSO-MICHIGAN IIIIMBMIIISOTIIIIWM EIGHTY-THREE V- Its , ■ s’sj. w •' Mr 4 yfiT % b 4 ■? m, V 3 « y i vfij� ' r • -. t . A 98 l v '1' |v (Oc Y. «T-Yfe S m y ■ • vi i. 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