Union High School - Gold U Yearbook (Dugger, IN)

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Page ten CLASS HISTORY In the fall of '33, just when the country at large began to emerge from the slough of despondency caused by the greatest depression on record, a gang of one hundred two laborers appeared before the high disciplinary board and timidly but determinedly applied for work in the big mine. When we had presented the necessary reference sheets from the small mine, Elemen- tary, the scheduled shift in the big mine, Union High, began. We felt most distinguished in our new work but those of former experience seemed to consider us most insignificant. Following the plans of others, we called council and organized our crew for this shift. We selected Dorothy Usrey Pit Boss with Adelia Jones her assistant and Howard McClellan the infal- lible engineer. Inspired by the promise of unlimited reward, we gradually became skilled in the new methods of applying the picks and shovels. We had tunneled far into the unknown, when authorities closed the plant for four months of rest. When the familiar old whistle blew for work, some of the fellow workmen had become dissatisfied and had proved themselves inefiicientg but we who remained faithful gladly began the second shift. As in previous years we held council and organized the crew. This time we selected Howard McClel- lan Pit Boss with Max Pirtle his right-hand man, and Harold Exline the paymaster. Drilling and blasting with keen accuracy, we found this shift passed quickly, and the advanced workmen had begun to recognize us. How- ever, we looked forward eagerly to the whistle that marked the close of this shift and gave the much needed rest. When the four months had elapsed,we were a jolly and industrious number of workers ready for the Junior shift. This year Charles Steele, who held the coveted position of Pit Boss , with Billy DeNeve and Kathryn Robertson, co-helpers, proved equal to the numerous tasks of crew leaders. We found we

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SCREENED PRODUCTS

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had drilled through into numerous old entries which offered many new prob- lems. Probably the most difficult one of the year was raising funds to support the reception in honor of the Senior crew who retired this year on their well earned pensions. Needless to say, this undertaking was successful, for the crew talked of it long after they departed for summer rest. When the local board stated the next date for returning to work, we were a serious minded and fairly efficient crew. Although forty-nine of our original gang had been lost in various ways, the fifty-seven persistent workers ad- vanced boldly into the farthest entries to their assigned duties. At this time Joe Dukes was made Pit Boss with Adelia Jones right-hand helper, Mari- lyn Spinks and Howard McClellan weigh-master and clerk. One of the great- est barriers of this shift was how to raise proceeds to leave a written record of the activities of this crew: but with undaunted courage we pressed on. We were not seeking the so-called rough black diamond of common mines-our goal was the precious diamonds of knowledge so needed in order to better serve self and humanity. CLASS OFFICERS Joe Dukes ...... ............ P resident Adelia Jones ........ ......... V ice President Howard McClellan ...... ..........,, S ecretary Marilyn Spinks ....... ........ T reasurer Colors: Pink and Blue. Flower: Rose. Motto: Succeed, we can, we must! Sponsors: Miss Steiner, Mr. Stegemoller, Miss Dugger. Page eleven