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

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Class Will We, the members of the class of 1940, of the Wisconsin School for the Deaf in the outskirts of Deluvan, Walworth County, Wisconsin. in our great sorrow at taking leave of our clear Alma Mater and friends, do hereby make, publish, and declare the following Will and Testament, bequeathing: To our beloved Alma Mater for all the help that we have obtained from her. Let it be known that she will always be in our hearts wherever we may be. To the members of the Faculty, our gratitude for what they have done for us during our years in school. To Mr. Bray many hours of well earned rest at his cottage on Turtle Lake this summer. To Mrs. Lowe a garden of sweet memories where her kind and helpful deeds may blossom and bear fruit. To Miss Matteson a set of road maps to aid her on the long trips she takes each summer. To Miss Mary a boxfull of red pencils for correcting papers. To Mr. Gant a pair of rollerskates to save time in reaching his post of recess duty. To Mrs. Crosby a moving picture machine so that she will be saved the trouble of drama- tizing difficult parts of stories. To Mr. Xeesam more new shells because he missed a lot of pheasants this year. We further bequeathe: Ruth Cataract’s ambition and studious habits to Margaret Christenson Ruth Schmidt's good posture to Nelda Kressin Marcene Schmit’s cleverness with the needle to Ida Speth Raymond Rasmus’ modesty and cooperative spirit to Clarence Fitch Raymond Kessenich’s athletic ability and gentlemanly manners to Franklin Moelk Hubert Seidel’s business ability to Malcolm Gardiner Helen Hockert’s sense of humor to Dorothy Maes Florence Mojack’s nickname to Clarence Christensen Gladys Davies’ neatness and quiet ways to Elaine Novak We, the Seniors, this day of June 5. 1940, do hereby swear the above to be our last will and testament. Witnesses: Mrs. Crosby and Caro I a Davis. The Seniors of 1940. Humor Nine year old Huc.v, whose father wn on electrical engineer, picked up a wasp. As he stood ruefully sucking hi thumb his father came upon him and a«ked what the matter was. That bug's wiring was all wrong, he replied. I touched him, nnd he wasn't insulated at all. Min Mary: Mention one of the custom of Chr'ist-IBM. Hay K: Running into debt. Judge: But you admit you were going 7G mile an hour, don't you?” Mr. Gant: Yes, your honor, but—” Judge: Well, a mnn should pay n he goes, you're fined $75.00. Francis I : How is your radio, Lloyd?” Lloyd H: Why, I got Italy so loud last night I could pick spaghetti off the aerial. Mrs. Crosby: Who can tell me just what an island is? Kuth C: I can, teacher. It's a piece of land that went out for a swim. Yachtman S: Why does a clock have to start nil over again when it gets to ] 2? Henry S: Why, you boob, it' because 13 i- an unlucky number. ... Mr. Rood: Have you ever read proof?' Kichurd P: No, sir, who wrote It?”

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never be found out by the strangers. However, some traces of their civilization were left widest royed. so we have been able to learn a number of things about these people and their ways of living. One of the most interesting things which have been found by archeologists, is a large round ‘‘calendar stone” which the Aztecs had set up in front of their Temple of the Sun. By this they kept a record of days, months and years. Upon this large stone they offered up human sacrifices. This interesting civilization ended when the Spaniards conquered Mexico in the early part of the 1500's. The Spaniards governed the country for three hundred years. As the Aztecs lost their power, their ways of living changed. They became mere Indians, and soon the remarkable Aztec civilization was at an end. H. H. and U. S. The American Indian The Indians of North America were believed to have been living here many thousands of years ago. Where they came from, we don't know, but some believe that they were a superior race descended from the Mayas of Mexico, while others believed that they came from Asia. These people were much alike in general appearance. They all hud straight, coarse, black hair, copper-colored skin, high cheek hones, heavy eye-brows, piercing eyes and n stern expression. The real name that we have given these people is not their correct name. No one knows their real name. The mistake was made by Columbus when he came here and thought he hail reached India. Since that time the name Indian has clung to these people, and the name American has been added to differentiate them from the people of India. It is rather hard to describe the character of the American Indian. In North America there were more than two hundred tribes. Kach tribe had different customs and different ways of living hut all had somewhat similar traits. They were savage in warfare and sometimes cruel. The early Indians were religious, hut their religion was nothing like ours. They believed there was a soul in every man. animal, tree and flower. They taught their children to hide their feelings and to practice greatest self control. We have been taught that the Indians of an earlier day did nothing hut hunt and fish. This was a mistake for some American Indians developed corn, and tobacco. They raised sweet potatoes, peanuts, squash, sunflowers and cotton. At one time the Indian nation was a very large one. but as America became settled the Indians were forced to move westward. Our civilization did not agree with them. Today they are few in number and not of much importance to this country. Those living today are very much like the Indian of long ago in appearance and are a reminder of the first real Americans. F. M. and G. I). I lumor Rattle-Brained Three slightly deaf men were motoring from th north to London in n noisy old onr and hearing wa difficult. A they were nearing the city, one asked: lx thl Wcmldy? ” No”, replied the second, this in Thursday. So nm I”, put in the third, Icti stop rt thb well a herd and have one. Traffic Top: Why did you drive by me after I blew my whittle? Mortornt: I nm deaf, officer. Traffic Cop: “That may be true, but you’ll cot you hearing in the morning.” The Soft An wr Motherfat ten): Tommy, your band are dirty. Tommy: Yea. mummy, I didn't wish them 0’ I'll I c ready for gardening directly after tea. Alex. P: I can't go to school today, mm-. I don’t feel well. ’ Mrs. Hickemon: Where i» it you don't feel well? Alex: In school. Charles W: I -aw an uirplutie rtyin'.” Mrs. Lowe: Don't drop your g’ . my boy. Charles: Gee!. I saw on airplane ffyin'.

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i( )ruranizations- Phoenix Literary Society The Phoenix Literary Society under the direction of Mr. Rood and Mr. Cameron met on the third Thursday of each month and in addition two joint meetings with the members of the Ariadna Literary Society were held. This year there were forty-six members, twelve of whom were new. The officers for the year have been Raymond Rasmus, president; Silas Hirte. vice-president; Robert Pagel. secretary; Henry Jankiewiez. treasurer; and Royal Eklof, librarian. The Chicago Tribune and Life magazines were subscribed to by the society, and have been greatly enjoyed. The usual programs have consisted of Current Events, a biographical sketch or two, xi poem and often brief talks by our advisers. On December twenty-first the first joint meeting of the Phoenix and Ariadna Literary Societies was held in Hannan Hall. We had a Christmas program after which ice cream and cookies were served. March 20th the members of Phoenix and Ariadna Literary Societies had their second joint meeting. Mr. Orville Robinson was invited to give a talk on the U. S. mail. The students learned many things from his interesting talk. The Hollister Club The Officers of the club are as follows: President............... Raymond Rasmus Vice-President...............Silas Hirte Secretary.............Raymond Kessenich Treasurer ....................... Royal Eklof Librarian ................. Vachtman Sue The Hollister Club, consisting of boys who are beyond Roy Scout age, has successfully finished the fourth year of its existence. This club, with a membership of forty-six students, meets every other week with their adviser. Mr. August Kastner. Meetings are eagerly looked forward to by the members. This group has subscribed for the following magazines: Popular Mechanics, Craftsman. Comics, How to Build It and Photography. The Milwaukee Journal and the Janesville Gazette also are taken, and have been greatly enjoyed. Saturday afternoon, January 13th the Hollister Club had a card party on the upper floor of Phoenix Hall. SOO' . Rummy and Bunco were played. Robert Pagel and Henry Schmidt each won one of two contests. Prizes were awarded to them. A lunch consisting of sandwiches. cookies and coffee was served. The first basketball tournament of the club was held in our new gymnasium the first week of March. Four teams, the Wildcats, captained by Raymond Boettcher; the Badgers by Raymond Kessenich; the Beavers by Clarence Fitch and the Lions by Albert Hecker, took part. The Badgers won the championship. The Beavers were second; the Wildcats third and the Lions came in last. Scores were: Badgers 16. Lions 20 Beavers 23, Wildcats 16 Wildcats 33, Lions 24 Badgers 34. Beavers 30 Phoenix Literary Society Officers Raymond Rasmus ................. President Silas Hirte ................ Vice-President Robert Pu el .................... Secretary Henry Jankiewiez ............... Treasurer Royal Kklof — . Librarian