Wisconsin School for the Deaf - Tattler Yearbook (Delavan, WI)

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tHE WISCONSIN TIMES E.,. II ¥ • BLUE BIRD NEWS One day Inst month the .Senior Blue Birds went for a walk with Mis Katherine Williams to the Green House. We saw ninny lovely flowers and returned by the way of Walworth Ave. Miss Williams treated each of us to a bar of candy. We hnd a lovely time on our walk. The Junior Blue Birds went for a walk, too, with Miss Glenore Williams and they walked north of our school yard. They played Home Karnes while on their walk. We all hnd a lot of fun. The Bluebirds planned a picnic one day this month, but it rained, so we h d our eats in the Domestic Science Rooms. The Game committee planned to have a base-bull Kame, but we were disappointed, because of the rain. We ail went to the gym. and played games until supper time. At five-thirty we were lined up for lunch and wo surely had a fine supper. Buns, weiners, beans, hard boiled eggs, cuke, riinrshmullow and ice cream were served to us, in cafeteria style. The rain fell and the wind blew but the Bluebirds hnd a fine time. The Bluebirds sent congratulations to our exleader Mrs. Kondcll and her husband, because they are the proud parents of n little daughter. They also congratulated Grace Elaine, because she hns come to live with such nice parents. Sylvia Shadd, Secretary. ------- 0 ------- SENIOR PICNIC By Gladyt Rockney The senior picnic for 1820 is n matter of history and pleasant memories. Mr. Joiner, Mr. Moore and Mr. Bray drove the happy crowd, May 27. to Carver’s Rocks where we all spent four delightful hours. We saw the most beautiful works of Nature and rocks which was enjoyed very much. We hud a good time running races, playing ball, etc. Mr. Bray’s side won nearly ull ihe games. Hi made as many home runs os Babe Ruth, It was ulmost five o'clock when they started unpacking our lunch. Mr. Moore found it difficult to make the coffee to satisfy everyone until Nellie helped him out. Say. they enjoyed the supper. Yum! Yum! They came home pretty tired hut happy. I forgot to mention that two accidents occurred. Harry took a mud hath when Marvin pushed him into the water. Mr, Moore let poor Genevieve (Joss fall into the creek too, but was quick enough to pull her out before she sank in a few inches of water. -------O------- BOY SCOUTS HAVE FIELD DAY Delavnn Camp No. :f. Boy Scouts of America celebrated its entrance Into the Grand Encampment with a Field Day, hriday afternoon. May 7 on our Athletic field. Blue ribbons were awarded us first prize and red ribbons os second prize. Gerald Hoser was easily the star of the field. He made the 100 yard run, slightly up-hill, in 13 seconds, which is fast time for a boy of Gerald’s age. The events contested nnd the winners were as follows: Standing Broad Jump: Gerald Heser, first: John Kuglitch, second. Winner’s record, 7 feet 11 inches. Running Broad Jump: Geruld Heser. first; John Kuglitch and Keith Marshall, second. Record, 14 feet inches. One-Hundred Yard Race: Gerald Heser, first; Harold Larsen, second. Winner’s time, 13 seconds. Standing High Jump: Raymond Porter, first, 3 feet 9 inches; George Price, second. Running High Jump: John Kuglitch, first, 4 feet 7 inches; Harold Larsen, second. Fify-Yard Race: Leo Skinadore, first, 9 seconds; Mitchel Echikovitz, second. One-Hundred-Yard Relay Race: Captain Gerald Heser’ troop versus Captain Herbert Arnold’s troop (8 boys to the troop) won by Captain Heser’ boys, time, 1 minute 36 seconds. This race was a contest to secure the name of Flying Eagle. Both troops wanted the name, so the race was hotly contested. The losing troop takes the name of Pine Tree. In order to instill the proper spirit of the Boy Scout idea, in our limited sphere, it is planned to have a Field Day annually for our Boy Scouts, increasing the events contested for and muking the ribbons worth the effort.

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THE WISCONSIN TIMES Hi ft 10 « «• PUPILS’ NEWS Conducted by F. B. Pleasant « «« » Quite n few parents of our children took advantage of the fine weather Sunday, May 10 and come here for u visit. Among them we noticed the parents of Richard Davies in a brand now Willys-K night, ami of Ernest Glodhill in a brand new Sludebaker sedan. Stephen Somogyi was a guest of Mrs. Steinke at her Lake Delavan cottage Sunday, May 16. He speaks highly of the nice time he had. The picnic of the Blue Birds was to be held at the Springs on Friday afternoon, May 14. but it rained. They had a circus in the Gymnasium instead. They were in charge of Misses Katharine and Gienore Williams. On Tuesday night, May 4th, we went to see The Cohens and The Kellys at the Pastime theater. The price of admission wus fifteen cents each for children. The money, over expenses, goes to the College Fund. The show which we attended was a very good one. My parents came here on Sunday, May 2, to visit me. 1 was glad to see them. 1 was surprised because they brought my grandmother here for the first time. Arthur Szablewski's mother came with them. Dora Magill came here from Beloit to visit our school on Sunday, May 16. She said that her father was recently elected Mayor of Beloit. She stayed here half a day and went home in the bus in the evening.—Max Lewi . Harold Larsen was confined to the hospital with a very bad cold the week of May 17. Unable to get baseball games with other schools, our boys choose teams among themselves and have hotly contested games of indoor-baseball. The parents of Ernest Glodhill came up to see the school in action Wednesday, May 19. They appeared almost as enthused over the school as Ernest was in having them here. Mr. Glodhill is superintendent of the Janesville Woolen Mills. children Saturday and Sunday, May 22 ana 2.1. The reason therefor being: the Camp Fire girls departed for Delavan Lake Friday evening for their annual week-end sojourn. They occupied their guardian. Miss Reader’s, beautiful cottage; fourteen joyous Boy Scouts, in charge of Scoutmaster Duncan Cameron left Saturday noon on a four mile hike west to the woods on Mr. Oberla's farm, where they pitched their camp and unfurled the American flag. Due to inclement weather, they returned Sunday morning to get some sleep in a warm and dry bed. The girls returned late Sunday afternoon. Miss Saunders took Morris Erickson to Chippewa Falls, Saturday, May 8, where he met his folks. Morris has been very ill and has been compelled to discontinue school work. While Miss Saunders was at Chippewa, she visited the school for the feeble minded there. Other points at which she stopped were at Wausau and Ladysmith in the interest of this school. Mrs Llewellyn and Mrs. Beswick entertained the Senior girls at supper at the home of Mrs. Beswick, May 25. Due to breaking discipline, Lawrence Shields has not been down town on Saturday afternoon since last fall. He was allowed to go Saturday May 22 because of good behavior. The next Monday he wus in the hospital with a royal case of measles, and to prevent an epidemic quite n few of the younger pupils were allowed to go home u week earlier. Thursday. May 27, Cluster White had his tonsils removed. He was very excited over it and continually asked the hoys what they did to make you go to sleep. It was one thing after another till the day arrived. He had the operation preformed at the hospital in Delavan. Mr. Bray took him down in his cur. When Mr. Bray returned shortly before noon, the first thing he said was: They had to give him a couple of barrels to get him under.” We all hope that he will have a quick recovery and will soon be with us again. Many of the children’s pnrents took advantage of the fine weather and motored here to spend the week-end. To name them all would fill a whole column. The children themselves let us know how happy they were over the visit. Phoenix Green was considerably depleted of

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J «H (» THk WISCONSIN TIMES • ALUMNI NEWS Conducted by F. J. NEESAM RACINE NEWS By Tbomaa Meredith Alma Maertz was forced to take a vacation from the 19th to the 27th of April on account of the mumps. Winona Maertx of Milwaukee spent the week-end visiting with her friend Alma Spears, April 23rd to the 26th. Ernest Maertz and his wife spent two days visiting with the writer, April 24 and 26. They attended Dr. Long's lecture. William Brown and his wife of Madison paid the Cashman family a brief visit on the 25th of April, and took in Dr. Long’s lecture. Frank Harter, Walter Redmond. Kermit, son of Walter Redmond, and the reporter motored to Delavan Sunday morning, April 25th, to get Dr. Long of Council Bluffs, Iowa. That afternoon Dr. Long gave us a talk entitled “Putience and Faith.” About seventy-five deuf people were assembled to see him. The program was as follows: Lead Kindly Light” signed by Eleanore Maertz Patience and Faith by Dr. Long of Iowa Prayer Song signed by Irene Sorensen After the program, a delicious cafeteria lunch was served. John Muertz has purchased a new six-room bungalow and expects to reside in it about the last part of June. Walter Redmond has purchased an eight-room semi-bungalow on Deane Boulevard. Frank Harter, his wife, child, and Mr. und Mrs. Walter Redmond autoed to Milwaukee on May 2nd to spend a brief visit with Mrs. Harter’s sister, Mrs. Otto Langncr. ------ O ----- SUPERIOR AND DULUTH NEWS By Mr . S. T. Borland A baby girl, weighing eight and one-quarter pounds, was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. V. JortM. She was born on the 21st of April and will be named Shirley Mae. Mrs. Elvira Platte came to see his daughter, Mrs. S. T. Borland, but was with her only two days when she received a telegram from Enu Clnirc calling her to nurse a sick man. She left right away. Helen was disappointed that her mother went home so soon. She expected her to stay longer, but was glad that her mother was here for even a short visit. Elton and Lloyd Platte and W. ». Matta went trout fishing at Brule on May 22nd. Elton lost one very big trout but got a fine rainbow trout. Lloyd and Matta failed to land anything. They said that it was too cold for fishing. Lloyd reported thut some hearing man got big trout that weighed up to fifteen pounds. Elton, IJoyd and Mutta will go to Brule again during the trout season. Levi Schemenauer of Patzen bought n used Dodge Brothers car and has learned to drive it. He said he was satisfied with it. He brought his two sisters to visit us twice. V'iolet will probably try to get a job in Duluth this summer. Stephen J. O’Leary expected to return to California in May, but he changed his mind. A lawyer in Duluth wants him to stay till June in connection with a fire claim. S. T. Borland who is the Vice President of the Redeemer’s Evangelicul Lutheran Congregation suceeded Mr. C. Torell who resigned. Mr. Torell and his family have gone to California to live. The members of the Congregation regret to see Mr. Torell go because he was an uctive member. The Congregation holds meetings at least three times a year. Elton Platte has a Dodge Brother's touring car and it runs very tine. A meeting of the Ladies Aid Society was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Platte on the 27th of April. Mr and Mrs. S. T. Berland moved to the West End on the 3rd of May. They have three nice rooms up stairs. Their new address is 1120 John Ave., Superior, Wisconsin.