1947 Decatur High School Yearbook in Adams County, Indiana * The Ravelings 1947

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PRESENTING.... Ladie-e-e-es and Gentlemen! Our circus train has come to town, It brings both acrobat and clown. “Four rings of fun,” says Ring- master Bill, “With entertainment your hours will fill.” So give us ear, and watch us go; We have for you a splendid show. FOUR RINGS OF FUN AT PECATUR HIGH SCHOOL

iHiirfimHUiiiiHU; uirt'imuHui. w>i ~ .. 1 I ’ ■ Top left: Howling Host dance following Pleas- ant Mills game. Right: A typical group after an assembly pro- gram. Below: Two Christmas scenes as interpreted by our Art Depart- ment. * Left: Our talented ac- cordion players. Top right: “Selly” ad- mires the new band uniforms. ACTIVITIES O Yes! O Yes! O Yes! Here are your programs, printed well; For hungry folks, refreshments swell. The show will start! Strike up the band! You cheering folks, give them a hand! Let artists daub a background rare, And singer’s music fill the air! . .. .


AMERICA CELEBRATES A revue of music characteristic of American holidays. 1. Directors and Producers 2. Wearing of the Green 3. Drum Corps 4. Betsy Ross—Flag Day 5. “The Bell’s first Note”—4th of July 6. “The Rail Splitter”—Lincoln 7. “The Day’s Beginning”—Washington 1. May Day 2. Toy Land (Christmas) 3. Easter Parade 4. Hearts and Flowers (Valentine) 5. Finale Above: Color Wheel Club Officers; Dave Pollock, Claire Mowery, Stanley McBride COLOR WHEEL CLUB At the beginning of the 1946-47 school year, the Color Wheel Club was organized under the super- vision of Miss Kauffman. The members of the club elected the following officers: president, Stanley McBride; vice president, Dave Pollock; secretary- treasurer, Claire Mowery. At Christmas time the club worked with the other departments of the school in presenting the religious program. The large stained glass window, made by the Art Club, was used in the program. The club also painted Christmas scenes on two of the school windows. As usual the Art Club was busy painting the many signs for the sectional tournament. Large signs were made for each school participating in the tourney showing the school colors and school emblem. Decorations and scenery for the Spring Revue were important elements in the work of the Color Wheel Club during the year. Each art student entered the county American Legion Poster Contest advertising the sale of pop- pies made by the Veterans of World War I and World War II. In April, near the close of a laborious school year, the few students and their guests gathered in the Home Economics Room where they held their an- nual supper dance. Below: Club president sketches while class member poses. Seated: L. to R.: Ruth Werling, Phyllis Bowman, Claire Mowery, Virginia Rash, Jean Johnsen, Karlann Striker, Jeaninne Nelson. Ruth Holthouse, Dorothy Flaugh, Cath- erine Sudduth, Martha Sheets Standing: Phyllis Chronister, Jack Harker, Gerald Schultz, Bob Arnold, Jay Barnett, Bob Shackley, Gene Moser, Dave Pollock, Stanley McBride, Don Slusher, Ken Durbin, Dick King, Florence Hitchcock, Dora Fairchild HOME-EC CLUB The Home Economics Club of D. H. S. was re-organ- ized at the beginning of the school term. The follow- ing girls were elected officers: Mary Leitz, president; Helen Baughman, vice president; Anna Marie Steury, secretary; and Donna Jaberg, treasurer. The activities of the Home-Ec Club are many and varied. The first activity this year was supplying the help to work in the canteen at the football games. The “little women” also served at the annual band banquet. A very interesting and entertaining musical chapel was sponsored by the Home-Ec Club this season. Something different was offered this year by the Club. A Senior and Faculty Tea was given after school in the Home-Ec room. Another tea of the same type is being planned for this spring. The Home-Ec girls also have many activities in the classroom. The first semester the girls learned the art of cooking. Many delightful confections were made by both the beginning and advanced classes. Even some first-class cakes were turned out. The second semester sewing machines started whirring and many smart fashions were produced. But, besides just sewing the garment the girls first learned what goes into its mak- ing. All this is very good, but none of it could be ac- complished well without the guiding hand of their able instructor, Miss Worthman. Top Row, L. to R.: Ellen Hart, Barbara Guilder, Carolyn Baughn, Dixie Hill, Patricia Evans, Alice Hawkins, Norma Brown, Patsy Masters, Norma Jean Morence, Joan Andrews, Barbara Sautters Betty Rose. Lois Metzger, Rose Knittie, Edith Clark, Betty Fore- man, Dora Fairchild, Joan Reinking, Jeaninne Nelson, Phyllis Liby Phyllis Reef, Leona Boley, Barbara Hurst, Elizabeth Sheets, Marilyn Garner, Phyllis Lough, Donna Jaberg, Helen Baughman, Mary Leitz Anna Marie Steury, Joan Habegger, Gladys Sell, Ruth Gaskill, Mary Janet Ruck, Vera Krick HOME EC. OFFICERS Standing: Helen Baughman, Mary Leitz Sitting: Anna Marie Steury, Donna Jaberg Bottom: She has a good reason to smile. Ellen Wagner, Alice Fisher, Nettie Courtney, Group 1, Top Row, L. to R.: Patsy Masters, Bonnie Schieferstein, Evelyn Gerke, Barbara Sautters, Dorothy Flaugh, Eileen Myers, Joan Andrews, Mary Ellen Johnson, Louise Joseph, Patricia Myers Anna Schwartz, Rose Knittie, Marcella Hoffman, Phjllis McClure, Betty Hollingsworth, Norma Lammert, Kar- lann Striker, Norma Wilson Pat Beery, Barbara Sauer, June Teeple. Evelyn Fisher, Elizabeth Hersh, Joan Dixon, Phyllis Reef Evelyn Bleeke, Georgia Hazelwood, Vera Krick, Evelyn Summers, Ruth Gaskill, Gladys Sell Group 2, Top Row, L. to R.: Helen Baughman, Mary Leitz, Ruth Holthouse, Jacqueline Warren, Jane Dailey, Phyllis Kohler, Colleen McConnell, Carolyn Gilbert Betty McGill, Martha Sheets, Phyllis Liby, Sue Harper, Dora Brunnegraff, Phyllis Kraft, Dorothy Kohler, Joan Lichtenstiger, Alice Gunder Virginia* Rash, Eileen Thieme, Kathryn Reef, Lois Metzger, Donna Jaberg, Betty Walters, Catherine Sudduth Claire Mowery, Joan Habegger, Ruth Morgan, Zane Sharp, Jane Brumley, Jean Johnson PEP CHAMPS Pep Champs is the all-girl booster organization of Decatur High with its membership con- sisting of girls who have purchased season tickets for either football or basketball. In order that all classes might be represented, an officer is selected from each class. This year Phyllis McClure, a senior, was elected president, Sue Harper, a junior, vice president; Barbara Anspaugh, the secretary, and Betty Rose, the treasurer, were a sophomore and a freshman, respectively. The organization operated under the sponsorship of Miss Weidler and Miss Pumphrey. Our first project showed the co-operation and interest of students and faculty in their purchase of the booster buttons which the Pep Champs sold. These buttons could be seen everywhere displayed on sweaters, coats, hats, and shirts. The Valentine dance on February 7th was the social event of the year. The music room was appropriately and sentimentally decorated in hearts and cupid darts. A very large crowd danced to the music of a local teen-age orchestra. It’s been fun to be a Pep Champ this year and to participate in the athletic activities of our school. Yea team!!! Yea Pep Champs!!! Group 3, L. to R.: Top Row: Norma Brown, Barbara Beehler, Ruth Werling, Erma Morrison, Rcsaleen Myers, Kathryn Goldner, Anna Jane Garner, Anita Mae Rentz Joan Death, Sally Smith. Barbara Helm, Rosemary Schwartz, Colleen Lehman, Bonnie Suman, Phyllis Morrison, Eileen Bieberich Sharon Hite, Bonnie Baumgartner, Phyllis Lough, Joan Von Gunten, Jean Mowery, Alice Langston, Arlene Dersch, Sarah Krick Kristine Striker, Barbara Anspaugh, Margene Bauer, Annabelle Roop, Nancy Krick, Mary C. Schafer, Marcella Walters Group 4, Top Row: Betty Fcreman, Joan Reinking, Ruth Smitley, Betty Rose, Dixie Hill, Florence Hitchcock, Carolyn Hammond, Carolyn Baughn Jeaninne Nelson, Kathleen Butler, Phyllis Chronister, Dora Fairchild, Edith Clark, Connie Hill, Roberta Swyger, Legora Markel Barbara Gunder, Ellen Hart, Barbara Hurst, Leona Boley, Kathryn Ann Edwards, Betty Anspaugh, Alice Haw- kins, Alice Fisher Nettie Courtney, Marilyn Garner, Dorothy Dersch, Louise Johnson, Marcella Miller, Mary Ellen Wagner, Anna Marie Steury Group 1, SNAPSHOTS: Right, Bob Metzger Left, Roger Gentis Group 2, SPORTS: L. to R., Tom Ahr Phyllis Liby Ralph Jackson Editor Assistant Boys’ Sports Editor Girls’ Sports Editor Assistant Boys’ Sports Group 4. BUSINESS: Seated, Mary Leitz Standing, Medford Smith Barbara Helm Group 5, PHOTOGRAPHY: Jay Barnett Bonnie Schieferstein Manger Assistant Assistant Editor Assistant Group 3, ART AND COPY: Standing. Jack Harker, Art Editor Seated, Jeaninne Nelson, Art Editor Anna Jaberg, Copy Editor Anna Marie Steury, Copy Editor CIRCLE, EDITORS: Bill Freeby, Editor Karlann Striker, Assistant IT'S A CIRCUS And we of the 1947 Ravelings’ Staff hope that you enjoy it, and that you will have pleasant reminiscing in leafing through its pages at some future date. Our Snapshot Editors were “blessed” with new photographic equipment this year and gained considerable experience in the finer points of photography while covering the “Four Rings of Fun at D. H. S.” The Raveling’s Photography Editors were able to transfer several of their responsibilities to the Snapshot Editors, since they were now capable of turning out professional work. Mr. Smith spent considerable time and effort in studying the possible re- sults with our new equipment and served as director and coach of our Staff photographers. Mr. Smith is also the author of the poetry found on several pages of this book. Every circus has a serious side, but we were kept happy by the competent manner in which our Business Staff, under Miss Worthman’s capable supervision, managed our financial relationships. The varied athletic activities of D. H. S. kept our Sports Editors busily engaged in their efforts to complete their write-ups. While their reports will show you the results of our sports year, the articles by Stanley McBride, Helen Baughman, Sue Harper, Don Grant, Roger Gentis, Betty Anspaugh, and Phyllis Kraft will give you a better idea of the many colorful and entertaining social activities of our clubs and class organizations. Miss Weidler volunteered her services as proofreader and accurately checked and corrected any grammatical errors. Our Copy Editors then took over and trans- formed the various articles into typewritten copy. The entire Staff feels that the Art Editors did a unique job in decorat- ing the pages of the 1947 Ravelings in a lively fashion. Their imagination and ability has done much to increase the attractiveness of our book. Miss Worthman’s all-round knowledge proved invaluable in encourag- ing those worried and somewhat desperate people, the Editors, in their attempts to improve the Ravelings. The Editors also appreciated the readi- 5. ness with which Mr. Brown assisted them in their sundry difficulties. While we have mentioned the many persons most outstanding in the publishing of this book, we sincerely appreciate the assistance of all who have helped in making the 1947 Ravelings a livelier and more entertaining yearbook. SENIOR STAFF MEMBERS Above, L. to R.: Jack Harker, Donna Jaberg, Anna Steury, Mary Leitz Below, L. to R.: Bill Freeby, Bob Metzger, Phyllis Liby, Jay Barnett Tom Ahr not present HOWLING HOSTS Shortly after school start- ed the boys of D. H. S. banded together to organize once again the Howling Hosts. Our roster was well filled with freshmen, sopho- mores, juniors, and seniors. The election then followed; the results were as follows: Gene Moser, president; Jay Barnett, vice president; Don Grant, secretary; and Bill Lichtenstiger, treasurer. Mr. Andrews and Mr. Dailey were elected co- sponsors. Like all faithful members GROUP 1. Top Row Ray Lehman, Dave Moore, Jack Heller, Sheldon Daniels, Gerald Schultz. Stanley Gallogly, George Gilbert. (2) Jim Hurst, Norman Wolfe, Don Pickford, Bob Roop, Doyle Myers. (3) Jim Cowens. Kenneth Jennings. Ralph Schnitz, Eddie Mattox, Tom Bayles, Gor- don Rice. (4) Bruce Baushn, Bill Kingsley. Bob Franklin, Owen Lautenschleger. Gene Ren- nels. GROUP 2, Top Row Bob McGill, Vic'or Porter. Tom Ahr, Bob McAlhany, Bill Hutker. (2) Carl Beehler, Bob Bokneckt, Herb Kitson, Dick King. Doyle Liby, Bill Gaunt. (3) Chester Sommer. Bob Lehr- man, Dick Ogg, Monte Maybach Everett Hutker. (4) Bob Stultz. Graydon Foreman, Tony Nagel, Carl Smitley. GROUP 3, Top Row Bob Dague, Jack Harker, Mer- ’en Lister, Willis Brock, Paul Busse, Medford Smith, Dean Plumley. (2) Marvin Stucky, Don McLean, Dan Mills, Max Meyers, Max Andrews. Dick Hott. (3) Gene Ziner, Delane Bowman, Dick McConnell, David Sheets, Bob Lenhart, Bill Kocher. (4) Richard Werling, Chalmer Plumley, Fred Isch, Tom Trout- ner, Don Smith. of the Howling Hosts, we backed our teams to the limit to create a spirit of victory in them. All games home or away were well represented by the “Howl- ers” of D. H. S. Once again the Howling Hosts sponsored a dance. It was after the Pleasant Mills game and was held in the Music room. We hope to sponsor several more such dances in the near future. In the future years we hope the “Howlers” do as fine a job of backing our teams as the Howling Hosts of this year did. GROUP 4, Top Row Junior Hakey, Tom Sharp, Max Lyons, Karl Peterson, Bob Arnold, Stanley McBride. (2) Jack Fisher, Doyle Myers, Nor- man Kohne, Bob Shackley, Don Slusher, Eddie Deitsch. (3) Bob Krueckeberg, Ralph Jackson, Don Chronister, Bill Lichtenstiger, Norbert Bleeke, Neil Hesher. (4) Max Andrews, Clarence Cottrell, Kenneth Strahm, Kenneth Dur- bin, Robert Strickler. GROUP 5, Top Row Norris Blocker, Bob Metzger, Jack Reynolds, Don Black, Ken- neth Grant, Wilmer Grote, Nor- man Stingley. (2) Roger Schnepf, Bonnie Ballard, Odell Foley, Jay Barnett, Norman Kruse, Duane Holmes, Sammy Bogner, Dan Freeby. (3) Marcus Foreman, Bill Freeby, Bob Smith, Roger Gentis, Norman Fosnaugh, Ken- ny Roop, Don Wefel. (4) Dave Pollock, Herman Everett, Dick Johnson, Phil Merriman, Byford Smith, Charles Johnson. GROUP 6, Top Row Don Grant, Herman Andress, Bill Amick, Norman Leonardson, Ralph Sauer, Gene Moser. (2) Don Bieberich, Dick Heller, Ly- man Hann, Harold Nash, Herbert Fruchte. (3) Bob Myers, Roger Borne, Tom Eichhorn, Jim Fish- er, Tom Lister, Jerry Gerig. (4) Leonard Egley, John Doan, Jim Bassett, Dave Cole, Kaye Run- yon, Bill Callow. A liquid air demonstration provided an interesting glimpse into the scientific world. *4^

ASSEMBLY A snap typical of the inter- est accorded the many enter- tainers on D. H. S. assembly programs. Our Band, resplendent in new uniforms, snapped while playing for a season basket- ball game. Mr. Jaberg with the three contestants in the county or- atorical eliminations. An athletic assembly pro- gram featured the appearance of a renowned trick shot artist.
mt SNAPS An assortment of oddities col- lected in Central America was exhibited during an early as- sembly program and an inter- esting background material was presented by the two gentlemen shown in the picture. The Public Speaking students who participated in the High School Oratorical eliminations. A group of musicians from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music in an interesting assembly program. Mr. Sperandio, the operatic tenor, was ably accompanied by his wife at the piano. Mr. Sperandio also proved to be a very interesting and inspiring speaker. He has no hands. Mr. Morrison was a very ver- satile person. Besides playing many excellent pieces on the harpsicord, Mr. Morrison dressed in costumes of other days and impersonated some of the world’s great musicians.
HIGH SCHOOL BAND OFFICERS Karlann Striker, Phyllis Kraft, Kathryn Edwards D. H. S. BAND The High School Band, composed of sen- iors, juniors, sophomores, freshmen and a few eighth graders, is one organization in D. H. S. which is up and coming, now that we have brand new uniforms. Prior to their arrival, we did not make many appearances because we were not outfitted properly, but now the band members are all ready to participate in out-of-town parades and other events. The band had several dances. Once a year Mr. Sellemeyer gives the entire band, includ- ing those taking lessons, a dinner with everything “fit for a king.” Oh, yes, we also manage to remember November 3 as the birthday of a certain Albert Sellemeyer, and we also manage First Row: Mr. Sellemeyer, Anna Marie Steury, Kristine Striker, Margene Bauer, Barbara Anspaugh, Kathryn Edwards. Jane Ann Brumley, Medford Smith, Elanor Moser, Helen Baughman, Mary Leitz, Donna Jaberg, Zane Sharp, Don- na Kirchenbauer, Evelyn Rash Second Row: Carolyn Baughn, Anna Jane Craner, Jane Daily, Phyllis Kohler, Colleen Lehman, Everett Hutker, Rose- mary Schwartz, Eddie Mattax, Alice Gunder, Dick Johnson, Barbara Beehler, Connie Hill, Evelyn Gerke, Norma Jean Wilson Third Row: Karlann Striker, Tom Sharp, Dorothy Flaugh, Bob Smith, Colleen McConnell, Phyllis Kraft, Bob Metzger, Dorothy Kohler, Harold Nash, Dora Brunnegraff, Gerald Schultz, George Bair, Margaret Harris, Norma Lammert, Anita Mae Rentz, Jacqueline Warren to surprise him. Whether it’s a real surprise or not, we still enjoy doing it. May our director have many more birthdays! The High School Band is made up of the older and more experienced members. It presents most of the public performances. However, the Combined Band is standing very well on its own merits. The officers of the High School Band are—president, Phyllis Kraft; vice president, Karl- ann Striker; treasurer, Kathryn Ann Edwards. Officers of the Combined Band are—president, Bob Smith; vice president, Gerald Schultz; treasurer, Don Smith. As a committee of six the officers of both bands were the deciding group for the new uniforms. We are proud of their choice. We wish to express our deep appreciation to the various organizations which made do- nations for the new uniforms. Among the activities of the two bands are playing summer concerts, playing for political rallies, participating in the Calathumpian Parade, Spring Concert at school, Navy Day pro- gram, and above all, playing for football and basketball games and our Sectional Tournament. I should also mention a group of sixteen band members chosen to form the well-known “Drum Corps.” It is, in a sense, a part of the band, and it does credit to the band. It partici- pates in playing for the tournament and the Spring Review. Roger Tom Sharp GLEE “Music Hath Charms,” especially when rendered by the Glee Club of 1946-47. The Glee Club under the direction of Miss Haubold consists of sixty-six well- blended voices. During the school year the Glee Club met three times each week—one meet- ing for the Girls’ Glee Club, once for the Boys’ Glee Club, and once for the com- bined group. The Boys’ Glee Club and Girls’ Glee Club decided to combine as one organ- ization in electing officers. The follow- ing were chosen: Tom Sharp, president; Betty McGill, vice president; Roger Gentis, secretary; and Kathleen Butler, treasurer. The enjoyable accomplishments of the Glee Club are credited to the untiring and talented efforts of our directress, Miss Haubold. In October the Glee Club gave a short program on Navy Day. Also in October the seniors again represented D. H. S. in the All-District Chorus held in Fort Wayne. The first public appearance made by the Glee Club was in November when they presented Top Row, left to right—Joan Andrews, Norma Wilson, Evelyn Gerke, Eileen Myers, Colleen Edgel, Kathleen Butler, Phyllis Kraft, Sue Harper, Phyllis Morrison, Eileen Bieberich, Tom Sharp, Herbert Fruchte, Jay Bar- nett, Donald Bieberich, Carl Beehler, Roger Schnepf, Phyllis Chronister, Marcella Hoffman, Charlotte Witham 2nd Row—Claire Mowery, Wanda Badders, Evelyn Fisher, Bonnie Schieferstein, Anna Schwartz, Norman Fos- naugh, Tom Bayles, Dave Pollock, Ralph Sauer, Ray Le hman, Bob Metzger, Bob Boknecht, Lyman Hann CLUB their annual fall concert. It was given before a capacity crowd in the high school auditorium. Songs by each Glee Club, as well as the combined group, were included on the program. The glee clubs were very fortunate in having Kathryn Ann Edwards as their accompanist. Katy Ann spent many extra hours memorizing our many songs. The Glee Club again took part in the annual Christmas program by present- ing several songs. During Spiritual Emphasis Week the Glee Club consented to sing a few songs for the Union Church services. In Janu- ary we presented a short program for the Lincoln Grade School. Due to public appreciation in the past, it was again decided to have a Musical Revue. It was entitled “America Celebrates' Accompanist ’ and was based on the different holidays of America It was presented on March 27 and 28 and was a tremendous success. The Glee Club sang sev- eral suitable selections for the Baccalaureate services, for the graduating class. Their final ano earance was made for the Commencement Exercises. This ended a year of hard work 3rd Row—Anna Steury, Erma Morrison, Helen Baughman, Helen Krueckeburg, Mary Johnson, Jim Cowens, Tom Ahr, Bill Freeby, Herman Andress, Don Grant, Roger Gentis, Everett Hutker, Gordon Rice, Bill Kings- ley, Phyllis Bowman 4th Row—Norma Ruck, June Teeple, Annabelle Schaffer, Betty Hollingsworth, Jacqueline Warren, Jane Daily, Phyllis McClure, Joan Mitchell, Donna Jaberg, Betty McGill, Georgia Hazlewood, Betty Anspaugh, Kathryn Edwards COM^n hr.on's'-e’ yMnis cn cvFICEbS W>«"S Commercial The first meeting of the Commercial Club was held for the purpose of electing officers. Senior members were the only- ones eligible to hold office. Marcella Hoffman was elected president; Erma Morrison, vice president; Betty An- spaugh, secretary; and Phyllis Chronister, treasurer. This year the Commercial Club had a membership of eighty-six students. To be- come a member of the Commercial Club you must have at least two credits in com- Top Row, L. to R —Gene Moser. Dave Pollock. Betty Hollingsworth, Connie Hill. Roberta Swyger, Legora Markle. Bill Amick, Bob Roop, Ralph Schnitz, Ralph Sauer Stanley McBride, Phyllis Liby, Joan Bowman, Bonnie Schieferstein, Norma Lammert, Lyman Hann, Jim Hurst, Phyllis Morriscn, Bonnie Suman Rosaleen Myers, Phyllis Bowman, Erma Morrison, Ruth Werling, Colleen Edgell, Anna Schwartz, Anita Rentz, Annabelle Shafer Joan Andrews, June Teeple, Evelyn Fisher, Norma Jean Ruck, Wanda Badders, Dorothy Cottrell, Patricia Myers, Louise Joseph, Marcella Walters Club mercial subjects, passing grades, and be a junior or senior. In order to raise money, a party was planned for the evening of April 11, 1947, and tickets were to be sold to defray ex- penses. In previous years the Commercial Club edited a gossip paper known as the “Gab- Fest,” but because of the shortage of paper we were unable to publish one this year. The Commercial Club sponsor is Mr. Hetrick. C,ub au‘s ^liects TllEAs^ ~ C°rnrrll Top Row, L. to R.—Bob Arnold, Don Chronister, Herman Everett, Ralph Jackson, Phyllis McClure, Marcella Hoffman, Norman Leonardson, Jacqueline Warren, Jane Dailey, Dorothy Kohler, Kathleen Butler, Jeaninne Nelson, Evelyn Gerke, Bob Franklin Junior Hakey, Harold Nash, Don Bieberich, Roger Schnepf, Jay Barnett, Jack Fisher, Phyllis Kraft, Phyllis Chronister, Martha Sheets, Don Grant, Herman Andress, Bob Metzger, Tom Sharp Herbert Fruchte, Bruce Baughn, Dave Moore, Eileen Myers, Norma Wilson, Helen Krueckeberg. Catherine Sudduth, Kathryn Reef, Mary Ellen Johnson, Helen Baughman. Ruth Holthouse Eileen Thieme, Betty McGill, Marcella Miller, Jean Johnson, Evelyn Summers, Claire Mowery, Virginia Rash. Betty Walters, Donna Jaberg, Kathryn Ann Edwards, Betty Anspaugh, Anna Marie Steury CHRISTMAS PROGRAM Opposite Page: Top left—Shepherds; top right, Angelic Host; middle left, Wise Men; middle right, stage managers, Marbach and MacAlhany; below, entire scene ACTIVITY SNAPS Top Left: Home of this year’s “Four Rings of Fun” Top Right: Pep Champs Officers Middle Left: Combined Band Officers Middle Right: Glee Club Dance after the November concert Bottom Left: Howling Host Officers Bottom Right: The Charm Quartet Top right, Mechanical Drawing students Top left, Summer school scholars smile pleas- antly Center left, Industrious seventh graders dis- play their artistic tal- ents Bottom, Snaps preceding the class trip tc anapolis Center right, Beginner’s typing class taken civics’ Indi- SENIORS A group of sen- ior “characters” made up for our spring revue. SENIOR OFFICERS Ralph Sauer, Vice President Marcella Miller, Treasurer Tom Ahr, President Dorothy Kohler, Secretary SENIOR BASKETBALL TEAM Top Row: Ahr, Boknecht, Schnepf, Beeh- ler, Nash, An- dress, Fruchte, Marbach Middle Row: Lichtenstiger, Bleeke, Mc- Bride, Moser, Freeby, Heller 1. Senior boys employ cave-man tactics. 2. Measuring seniors for caps and gowns. 3. Group o f senior Home-Ec girls display their talent. 4. The two mid- term graduates. 5. This dog must be camera shy! 6. The “Lone Wolf”! 7. A group of earnest seniors pause while delv- ing into the won- ders of Chemis- try. 8. Snaps of last year’s Junior Prom. THOMAS L. AHR WILLIAM O. AMICK HERMAN ROY ANDRESS ELIZABETH JANE ANSPAUGH ROBERT ARNOLD JAY F. BARNETT HELEN FRANCES BAUGHMAN CARL L. BEEHLER JAMES BEERY DONALD L. BIEBERICH NORBERT L. BLEEKE ROBERT K. BOKNECHT PHYLLIS JANE BOWMAN JOAN BOWMAN KATHLEEN JOYCE BUTLER JUNIOR D. HAKEY LYMAN H. HANN JACK E. HARKER PHYLLIS JEAN CHRONISTER EDWARD G. DEITSCH COLLEEN JOAN EDGELL KATHRYN ANN EDWARDS DORA MAY FAIRCHILD C. WILLIAM FREEBY HERBERT E. FRUCHTE THOMAS GARNER CAROLINE JUNE GILBERT DICK DANIEL HELLER, JR. FLORENCE R. HITCHCOCK MARCELLA E. HOFFMAN MM RUTii A. HOLTHOUSE DONNA R. JABERG WILMA JEAN JOHNSON MARY ELLEN JOHNSON MARTHA LOUISE JOSEPH DOROTHY JEAN KOHLER MARY J. LEITZ NORMAN P. LEONARDSON PHYLLIS EILEEN LIBY BILL E. LICHTENSTIGER MONTE G. MARBACH WILMA ARLENE MERRIMAN ROBERT CHARLES METZGER MARCELLA L. MILLER JOAN E. MITCHEL ERMA LOUISE MORRISON GENE MOSER VERONICA CLAIRE MOWERY PATRICIA ANN MYERS ROSALEEN MYERS STANLEY E. McBRIDE PHYLLIS JEAN McCLURE BETTY JEAN McGILL HAROLD J. NASH JEANINNE NELSON DONALD R. PICKFORD DEAN PLUMLEY VIRGINIA JOAN RASH KATHRYN LUCILE REEF ROBERT ROOP RALPH W. SAUER ROGER SCHNEPF RALPH A. SCHNITZ THOMAS SHARP SENIOR ACTIVITIES AHR, TOM: Basketball 44-45, Football 45, Baseball 44.45.46.47, Intramural Basketball 44-46-47, Fresh- man-Soph. Chorus 45, Freshman Chorus 44, Glee Club 46-47, Ravelings Staff 46-47, Student Council 45, Pageant 44, Musical Revue 45-46-47, President Jr. Class 46, Pres. Sr. Class 47, Howl- ing Host 44-45-46 47, Octet 46-47, Yell Leader 47. MARTHA ELLEN SHEETS ANNA MARIE STEURY AMICK, WILLIAM O.: Vevay H. S. 13-44. Ander- son H. S. 44-45, Decatur H. S. 45-46, Decatur Summer School 46, Commercial Club 45-46, Howling Hosts 45-46. CATHERINE E. SUDDUTH EILEEN CAROLINE THIEME ANDRESS, HERMAN ROY: Howling Hosts 44-45-46-47, Basketball 44- 45, Football 45, Track 45, Baseball 46-47, Intramural 46-47, Glee Club 46-47, Freshman Chorus 44, Fresh- man-Soph. Chorus 45, Pageant 44, Musical Revue 45-46-47, Sec. Jr. Class 46. ANSPAUGH, ELIZA- BETH J.: Commercial Club 47, Sec. Commercial Club 47, Freshman-Soph. Chorus 45, Glee Club 46- 47, Musical Revue 45-46- 47, Home-Ec Club 44, Pep Champs 44-45-46-47, Sec. Pep Champs 45. BETTY JOAN WALTERS RUTH ELLEN WERLING ARNOLD, ROBERT: Commercial Club 46-47, Art Club 46-47, Howling Hosts 44-45-46-47, Intramural 44- 45-46-47. BARNETT, JAY: Connersville H. S. year 43, Howling Hosts 45-46-47, Vice Pres. Howling Hosts 47, Football 47, Intramural Basketball 45-46-47, Base- ball Student Mgr. 46-47, Commercial Club 47, Glee Club 47, Revue 47, Christmas Play 47, Art Club 47, Ravelings Staff 47. BAUGHMAN, HELEN: Freshman-Soph. Chorus 44- 45, Glee Club 46-47, Pep Champs 44-45-46-47, Treas. Pep Champs 44, Commercial Club 47, Treas. Jr. Class 46, Band 44-45-46-47, Drum Corps 47, Pageant 44, Musical Revue 45-46-47, Home-Ec Club 47, Vice Pres. Home-Ec Club 47. BEEHLER, CARL L.: Howling Hosts 44-45-46-47, Glee Club 46-47, Freshman Chorus 44, Freshman- Soph. Chorus 45, Basketball 45-46-47, Football 45, Track 44-45, Cross Country 47, Pageant 47, Musical Revue 45-46-47. BEERY, JAMES: Freshman Chorus 44-45, Pageant 44-45, Howling Hosts 44-45-46-47, Commercial Club 47. BIEBERICH, DONALD: Concordia H. S. 44-45, Glee Club 46-47, Howling Hosts 46-47, Commercial Club 46-47, Revue 46-47, Fall Baseball 46. BLEEKE, NORBERT: Howling Hosts 44-45-46-47, Baseball 45-46-47, Intramural 44-45-46-47. BOKNECHT, ROBERT: Mark Keppel H. S. Cal. 46. Pageant 44, Musical Revue 45-47, Football 44-45, Track 45, Intramural 44-45-47, Freshman-Soph. Chorus 44- 45, Glee Club 47, Howling Hosts 44-45-47. BOWMAN, PHYLLIS JANE: Glee Club 47, Home- Ec Club 44-45, Commercial Club 46-47, Musical Revue 47. Freshman-Soph. Chorus 44-45, Art Club 47, Pep Champs 44-45. BOWMAN, JOAN: Pep Champs 45-46, Commercial Club 46-47, Home-Ec Club 44. BUTLER, KATHLEEN: Glee Club 46-47, Musical Revue 46-47, Vice Pres. Glee Club 47, Commercial Club 47, Pep Champs 44-45-46-47. CHRONISTER PHYLLIS: Home-Ec Club 44-45, Sec. Home-Ec Club 45, Freshman-Soph. Chorus 44-45, Revue 44-45-46-47, Pep Champs 44-45-46-47, Commer- cial Club 46-47, Treas. Commercial Club 47, Glee Club 47, Color Wheel Club 47. DEITSCH, EDWARD G.: Revue 47, Howling Hosts 45-46-47, Intramural Basketball 44-45-46-47. EDGELL, COLLEEN: Pep Champs 44-45-46, Musi- cal Revue 46, Band 44-45, Commercial Club 47, Glee Club 46-47. EDWARDS, KATHRYN ANN: Freshman-Sopho- more Chorus 44-45, Freshman-Soph. Accompanist 44- 46, Drum Corps 44-45-46-47, Pep Champs 44-45-46-47, Pageant 44, Musical Revue 45-46-47, Band 44-45-46-47, Sec.-Treas. Band 47, Commercial Club 46-47, Glee Club Accompanist 47. FAIRCHILD, DORA MAY: Pep Champs 44-45-46- 47, Home-Ec Club 44-45-47, Color Wheel Club 46-47. FREEBY, WILLIAM: Freshman-Soph. Chorus 44- 45, Howling Hosts 44-45-46-47, Howling Hosts Execu- tive Committee 44, Intramurals 44-45-46-47, Scholastic Letter 45-46, Track 45, Football 45-46, Ravelings Staff 45-46-47, Glee Club 46-47, Pageant 44, Musical Revue 45-46-47, Octet 46-47, Christmas Play 46-47. FRUCHTE, HERBERT: Howling Hosts 44-45-46-47, Commercial Club 46-47, Intramural 44-46-47, Glee Club 47, Revue 47, Canteen 44-45-46-47. GARNER, THOMAS: Howling Host 44-45-46-47, In- tramural 44-46-47, Basketball 45, Commercial Club 47, Baseball 46, Color Wheel Club 46-47, Stage Manager 47. GILBERT, CAROLINE: Monroe H. S. 44-45, Home- Ec Club 47, Commercial Club 47, Pep Champs 47. HAKEY, JUNIOR: Commercial Club 46-47, Howling Hosts 44-45-46-47. HANN, LYMAN: Commercial Club 45-46-47, Fresh.-Soph. Chorus 44-45, Pageant 44, Musical Revue 45-46-47, Christmas Program 44-45-46, Glee Club 46- 47, Howling Hosts 44-45-46-47, Football 44. HELLER, DICK: Greenbrier Military School 44-45, South Side H. S., Fort Wayne 45, Football 46, Intra- mural Basketball 46-47, Glee Club 47, Revue 47. HITCHCOCK, FLORENCE R.: Color Wheel Club 46-47, Home-Ec Club 44-45-46, Commercial Club 46, Pep Champs 44-45-46-47. HOFFMAN, MARCELLA: Pep Champs 44-45-46-47, Musical Revue 44-47, Glee Club 47, Home-Ec Club 44-45, Commercial Club 46-47, Commercial Club Pres- ident 47. HOLTHOUSE, RUTH R.: Freshmen Chorus 44, Pageant 44, Musical Revue 46-47, Pep Champs 44-45- 46-47, Glee Club 46-47, Color Wheel Club 47. JABERG, DONNA R.: Pageant 44, Pep Champs 44-45-46-47, Band 44-45-46-47, Musical Revue 45-46-47, Commercial Club 46-47, Home-Ec Club 47, Home-Ec Club Treasurer 47, Ravelings Staff 47, Glee Club 46-47, Freshman-Sophomore Chorus 44-45, Clarinet Quartet 46. JOHNSON, JEAN: Home-Ec Club 44, Art Club 47. Commercial Club 47, Pep Champs 47. JOHNSON, MARY ELLEN: Fresh.-Soph. Chorus 44-45, Glee Club 46-47, Commercial Club 47, Pageant 44, Musical Revue 45-47, Pep Champs 44-45-46-47. JOSEPH, LOUISE: Bluffton H. S. 44-45, Monroe H. S. 46, Pep Champs 47, Commercial Club 47, Musi- cal Revue 47. KOHLER, DOROTHY JEAN: Markle, Ind., H. S. 44, Fresh.-Soph. Chorus 45, Pep Champs 45-46-47, H. S. Band 45-46-47, Musical Revue 45-47, Band Presi- dent 46, Senior Class Secretary 47, Drum Corps 47. Clarinet Quartet 46, Scholastic Letter 45-46. LEITZ, MARY: Band 44-45-46-47, Pep Champs 44- 45-46-47, Pep Champs Vice President 46, Home-Ec Club 47, Home-Ec Club President 47, Glee Club 46-47. Fresh.-Soph. Chorus 44-45, Musical Revue 46-47. Pageant 44-45, Ravelings Staff 46-47, Octet 46-47, Girls' Trio 46-47. LEONARDSON, NORMAN PAUL: Howling Hosts 44-45-46-47, Intermural 44-45-46, Pageant 44, Musical Revue 45, Commercial Club 46-47, Fresh.-Soph. Chorus 44-45. LIBY, PHYLLIS: Commercial Cub 47, Pep Champs 46-47, Home-Ec Club 47, Ravelings Staff 47. LICHTENSTIGER, BILL: Baseball 44-45-46-47, Basketball 44-46-47, Football 47, N. E. I. C. Champions (Baseball) 46, Pres. Freshman Class 44, Pres. Sopho- more Class 45, Sec. Howling Hosts 47, Howling Hosts 44-45-46-47, Commercial Club 47, Intramural Basket- ball 44-45, Christmas Play 44. MARBACH, MONTE: Howling Hosts 44-45-46-47, Vice President Junior Class 46, Scholastic Letter 46. MERRIMAN, WILMA: Scholastic Letter 44-45. METZGER. ROBERT: H. S. Band 46-47, Canteen 44-45-46-47, Ravelings Staff 47, Pageant 44-45, Musi- cal Revue 46-47, Commercial Club 46-47, Howling Hosts 44-45-46-47, Christmas Program 44-45-46, Band Sargeant-at-Arms 47, Drum Corps 46-47, Glee Club 47. MILLER, MARCELLA: Home-Ec Club 45-46, Com- mercial Club 46-47, Pep Champs 46-47, Canteen 44- 45-46-47, Treas. Sr. Class 47. MITCHELL, JOAN E.: Freshman-Soph. Chorus 44- 45, Pep Champs 44-45-46-47, Commercial Club 47, Glee Club 47, Band 44-45, Revue 44-45-46-47. MORRISON, ERMA: Home-Ec Club 44-45, Pep Champs 45-46-47, Commercial Club 46-47, Vice Pres. Commercial Club 47. Glee Club 47, Musical Revue 47. MOSER. GENE: Art Club 47, Howling Host 44-45- 46-47, Pres. Howling Hosts 47, Intramural 44-45-46-47, Football 44-45-46-47, Capt. Football 47, Commercial Club 47. MOWERY, CLAIRE: Decatur Catholic H. S. 44, Commercial Club 45-46-47, Home-Ec Club 47, Glee Club 47, Pep Champs 45-46-47, Musical Revue 47, Sec.-Treas. Art Club 47. MYERS. PATRICIA: Monmouth H. S. 44-45-46, Pep Champs 47, Commercial Club 47. MYERS, ROSALEEN: Freshman Chorus 44-45, Pep Champs 44-45-46-47, Treas. Freshman Class 44, Home- Ec Club 44-45, Commercial Club 46-47, Musical Revue 44-45-47. McBRIDE, STANLEY: Howling Hosts 44-45-46-47, Football 44-45-46-47, Intramural 44-46-47. Basketball 45, Baseball 46-47, Track 45, Commercial Club 47, Color Wheel Club 46-47, Pres. Color Wheel Club 47, Stage Manager 47. McCLURE, PHYLLIS J.: Home-Ec Club 45-46, Home-Ec Club Pres. 45, Pep Champs 44-45-46-47, Pep Champs Pres. 47, Glee Club 47, Freshman-Soph. Chor- us 45, Musical Revue 45-46-47, Commercial Club 46-47, Canteen Member 44-45-46-47. McGILL, BETTY: Home-Ec Club 44-45, Pep Champs 44-45-46-47, Commercial Club 46-47, Glee Club 47, Treas. Glee Club 47, Musical Revue 44-45-47, Fresh- man-Soph. Chorus 44-45. NASH, HAROLD: Band 44-45-46-47, Pageant 44, Drum Corps 46-47, Basketball 45, Intramural 44-46-47, Commercial Club 47, Football 45-47, Freshman Chorus 44, Freshman-Soph. Chorus 45, Glee Club 46, Howling Hosts 44-45-46-47, Revue 45-46-47, Christmas Play 45. NELSON, JEANNINE: Revue 46, Pep Champs 44- 45-46-47, Glee Club 46, Home-Ec Club 44-47, Art Club 44-47, Commercial Club 47, Assistant Art Editoi 47. PICKFORD, DON: Howling Hosts 44-45-46-47, League 44-45-46-47, Commercial Club 47. PLUMLEY, DEAN: Howling Hosts 47, Monroeville H. S. 44-45-46, Intramural Basketball 47. RASH, VIRGINIA: Commercial Club 47, Home-Ec Club 45, Pep Champs 44-45-46-47, Color Wheel 47. REEF. KATHRYN: Freshman Chorus 44, Musical Revue 44, Home-Ec Club 44, Commercial Club 46-47, Pep Champs 47. ROOP, BOB: Howling Host 45-46-47, Commercial Club 46-47, Track 46. SAUER, RALPH: Howling Hosts 46-47, Glee Club 47, Commercial Club 46-47, Sec. Soph. Class 45, Revue 47. Vice Pres. Sr. Class 47, Christmas Program 47. SCHNEPF, ROGER: Basketball 43-44-46-47, Revue 46-47, Christmas Play 46-47, Glee Club 46-47, Sec. Fresh. Class 43, Howling Hosts 43-44-46-47, Basketball Captain 47. SCHNITZ, RALPH: Howling Hosts 44-45-46-47, Cress Country Track 46, Track 47, Revue 47, Intra- mural 44-45-46-47, Commercial Club 47. SHARP, TOM: Band 45-46-47, Track 45-46-47, Cross Country 47, Revue 45-46-47, Glee Club 46-47, Pres. Glee Club 47, Intramural 45-46-47, Howling Hosts 45- 46-47, Basketball 45, Commercial Club 47. Freshman- Soph. Chorus 45, New Haven H. S. 44. SHEETS, MARTHA: Commercial Club 46-47, Color Wheel Club 47, Pep Champs 47, Home-Ec Club 44-45. SMITLEY, DALE: U. S. Army. STEURY, ANNA MARIE: Pageant 44, Pep Champs 44-45-46-47, Band 44-45-46-47, Sec. Home-Ec Club 47. Home-Ec Club 47, Ravelings Staff 47, Glee Club 46- 47, Musical Revue 45-46-47, Commercial Club 46-47, Girls’ Trio 47, Freshman-Soph. Chorus 44-45, Clarinet Quartet 46, Octet 47, Christmas Program 44-45. SUDDUTH. CATHERINE: Commercial Club 47, Color Wheel Club 47, Pep Champs 47. THIEME, EILEEN: Commercial Club 46-47, Pep Champs 45-46-47. WALTERS, BEIT Y: Commercial Club 46-47, Pep Champs 46-47. WERLING, RUTH: Treas. Freshman Class 44, Pep Champs 44-45-46-47, Home-Ec Club 44-45, Vice Pres. Home-Ec Club 45, Glee Club 46-47, Commercial Club 46-47, Color Wheel Club 47, Musical Revue 46-47. HARKER, JACK: Art Club 45-46, Howling Hosts 44-45-46-47, Raveling Staff Artist 47, Ravelings 46. With patience and much careful thought, Quite clever tricks to these are taught. They juggle figures, dates acquire; They spell, they read, their songs inspire; And each school year they climb a round; From class to class, Commencement bound. OFFICERS Bob McAlhaney, Secretary Jack Heller, President Duane Holmes, Treasurer Bruce Baughn, Vice President Row 1: Joan Andrews, Wan- da Badders 2. Bruce Baughn, Ronnie Ballard, Tom Bayles, Norris Blocker, Norman Burnett, Don Chronister. 3. Dorothy Cottrell, Jim Cowens, Jane Daily, Kenny Durbin, Dwight Egly, Dorothy Flaugh. 4. Herman Everett, Evelyn Fisher, Jack Fisher, Norman Fosnaugh, Bob Franklin, Bill Gaunt. 5. Roger Gentis, Evelyn Gerke, George Gilbert, Don Grant, Carolyn Hammond. Sue Harper. 6. Georgia Hazlewood, Jack Heller, Jim Helm, Con- nie Hill, Betty Hollingsworth, Duane Holmes. 7. Jim Hurst, Everett Hut- ker, Ralph Jackson, Kenneth Jennings, Dick King, Bill Kingsley. JUNIORS 8. Phyllis Kraft, Helen Krueckeberg, Norman Kruse, Norma Lammert, Owen Lau- tenschlager, Ray Lehman. 9. Max Lyons, L e g o r a Markle, Eddie Mattax, Eileen Myers, Dave Moore, Doyle Meyers. 10. Phyllis Morrison, Bob McAlhaney, Dave Pollock, Joan Reinking, Anita Rentz, Jack Reynolds. 11. Gordon Rice, Norma Ruck, Bonnie Schieferstein, Anna Schwartz, Bob Shack- ley, Annabella Shaffer 12. Marion Sipe, Don Slusher, Medford Smith, Ches- ter Somer, Karlann Striker, Bonnie Suman. 13. Evelyn Summers, Ro- berta Swager, June Teeple, Marcella Walters, Jacqueline Warren, Norma Jean Wilson. 14. Charlotte Witham, Sam Yost. Eleven Juniors braved the cold to represent their class in this snap. A group of Sophomore girls admiring one of man’s best friends. Row 1. Max Andrews, Bar- bara Anspaugh. 2. Margene Bauer, Bonnie Baumgartner, Eileen Bieber- ich, Don Black, Sam Bogner, Roger Borne. 3. Willis Brock, Dora Brun- negraff, Paul Busse, Jim Cal- low, Nettie Courtney, Clara- belle Daniels. 4. Sheldon Daniels, Joan Death, Dorothy Dersch, Joan Dixon, Tom Eichorn, Ruth Fennig. 5. Jim Fisher, Odell Foley, Graydon Foreman, Marcus Foreman, Dan Freeby Marilyn Garner. 6. Max Gilpen, Kenneth Grant, Wilmer Grote, Barbara Gunder, Joan Habegger, Alice Hawkins. 7. Ellen Hart, Barbara Helm, Elizabeth Hersh, Sharon Hite, Bill Hutker, Norma Johnson. 8. Herb Kitson, Rose Knit- tie, Sarah Krick, Nancy Krick, Bob Krueckeberg, Alice Langston. SOPHOMORES 9. Bob Lehrman, Doyle Liby, Joan Lichtenstiger, Merlin Lister, Thomas Lister, Phyllis Lough. 10. Phil Merriman, Lois Metzger, Norma Jean Mor- ence, Jean Mowery, Bob Mey- ers, Don MacLean. 11. Dave MacLean, Dick McConnell, Tony Nagel, Dick Ogg, Victor Porter, Gene Ren- nells. 12. Clair Reynolds, Anna- belle Roop, Kenneth Roop, Barbara Sautter, Mary C. Schafer, Gerald Schultz. 13. Milton Sharp, Elizabeth Sheets, Bob Smith, Carl Smit- ley, Byford Smith, Ralph Smith. 14. Sally Smith, Ruth Smitley, Pat Springer, Nor- man Stingely, Kristine Strik- er, Bob Stults. 15. Leona Thieme, Lois Troutner, Joan Von Gunten, Mary Ellen Wagner, Don Wefel, Dorothy Welker. OFFICERS Victor Porter - Treasurer Kenny Grant - President Sam Bogner - Vice President Kristine Striker - Secretary OFFICERS Jim Bassett, Treasurer Dick Johnson, Secretary Colleen Lehman, President Carolyn Burnett, V. President Row 1: Jim Ahr, Max An- drews, Jim Bassett, Carolyn Sue Baughn, Barbara Beeh- ler, Pat Beery 2. Evelyn Bleeke, Leona Boley, D e L a n e Bowman, Norma Brown, Jane Brumley, Carolyn Burnett 3. William Callow, Edith Clark, David Cole, Clarence Cottrell, Arlene Dersch, Bob Dague 4. John Doan, Leonard Egley, Patricia Evans, Alice Fisher, Eloise Feasel, Betty Foreman 5. Stanley Gallogly, Anna Jane Garner, Ruth Gaskill, Tom Gaunt, Jerry Gehrig, Kathryn Goldner 6. Alice Gun de r, Neil Hesher, Dixie Hill, Dick Hott, Clarence Hunter, Barbara Hurst. 7. Fred Isch, Larry Jen- nings, Charles Johnson, Dick Johnson, Louise Johnson, Roger Johnson FRESHMEN 8. William Kocher, Vera Krick, Phyllis Kohler, Norman Kohne, Colleen Lehman, Rob- ert Lenhart 9. Patsy Master, Dan Mills, Ruth Morgan, Max Meyers, Colleen McConnel, Edith Mc- Farland 10. Robert McGill, Ray McKean, Karl Peterson, Chal- mer Plumley, Shirley Ray, Phyllis Reef 11. Betty Rose, Janet Ruck, Kaye Runyon, Barbara Sauer, Rosemary Schwartz, Ray Seitz 12. Zane Sharp, Marvin Stucky, Don Smith, Kenneth Strahm, Robert Strickler, Helen Sudduth 13. Jack Swygart, Edmund Thieme, John Thompson, Tom Troutner, Albert Vergara, Richard Werling 14. Patricia Wolf, Gene Ziner A group of belligerent fresh- men pose submissively for our photographer. "V OFFICERS Lois Werling, Treasurer Lois White, Secretary Merlin Johnston, V. President Grover Odle, President Row 1. Rita Agler, Sally Ahr, Leah Andrews, George Bair, Jean Barber Row 2. Jane Barber, Harold Bohnke, Ralph Bollinger, Zelma Brunner Row 3. Ralph Busse, Grace Call, Pat- sy Case, Nancy Callow, Arthur Daniels Row 4. Ann Deitsch, Bob Doan, Gloria Duff, Roger Fruchte, Robert Fonner Row 5. Sam Gilbert, Bob Grimm, Margaret Harris, Marjorielu Hill, Palmer Johnson Row 6. James Johnson, Bill Johnson, Merlin Johnston, Bud Kiefer, Don- na Kirchenbauer Row 7. Doris Kruckeberg, Rolland Ladd, James Lake, Bob Lane, Nor- bert Lee EIGHTH GRADE Row 8. Dianne Linn, Beverly Lister, Jerry Lobsiger, Pauline Lobsiger, Floyd McBride Row 9. Judy McKean, Dell McMil- len, Frances Morris, Barbara Mor- rison, Eleanor Moser Row 10. Helen Mowery, Shirley Mitchell, Ned Meyers, Kenneth Nash, Grover Odle Row 11. David Owens, Jack Petrie, Evelyn Rash, Pat Reber, Amy Rey- nolds Row 12. Carol Roeder, Sunya Robin- son, Art Roop, Lester Sautbine, Janet Seitz Row 13. Ralph Sell, Dwight Sheets, Bud Sheets, Bob Sudduth, Jane Smith Row 14. Iona Smitley, Edgar Swager, Norman Ward, Wauneta Weldy, Lois White, Lois Werling, Agnes Werst Below: Eighth graders smile while anticipating their first year in High School. OFFICERS Arlene Rawley, Treasurer Jacqueline Hite, Secretary Gerald Kolter, V. President Kenneth Everett, President Row 1. Alice Addy, Bonnie Ailerson Row 2. Caroline Alger, Norman An- drews, Ronnie Bassett, William Bell, David Blackburn Row 3. Kenneth Boley, Susan Bow- man, John Brunner, Robert Butch- er, Rheta Butcher Row 4. Robert Clark, Roger Cole, Thomas Cole, Burdette Custer, Don- ald DeArmand Row 5. Delores Delautter, Doris Draper, Frederick Evans, Kenneth Everett, Eleanora Fisher Row 6. Don Foor, Patricia Gause, Ed- gar Gilbert, Patricia Hess, Barbara Hilyard Row 7. Jacqueline Hite, Don Hott, Betty Johnson, Patsy Johnson, Leorah Ketcham SEVENTH GRADE Row 8. Virginia Koenig, Jerry Kol- ter, Carol Klusman, Mary Martinas, Jerry Lister Row 9. Marilyn Mauller, Don Metz- ger, Nira Miller, James Moses, Judy Myers Row 10. Margie McGill, Robert Nel- son, James Nelson, Norman Pollock, Jean Potts Row 11. Arlene Rawley, Richard Reidenbach, Norman Schieferstein, Luther Schrock, Ilene Schaffer Row 12. Woods Sharp, Bonnie Sim- ons, Alice Slusher, Lloyd Stevens, Sharon Strickler Row 13. Charles Stocksdale, Frank Sudduth, Mary Ann Swearingen, Douglas Thompson, Mary Vergarra Row 14. Cathleen Wolfsen Below: Seventh grade girls learn the art of posing pleasantly at an early age. SNAP! CRACK! SWISH! Now in ring three the more sedate, Give marks to show how pupils rate. We’re truly not like Simon Legree, Although perhaps reputed to be. But now and then we have some fun, With a faculty tea when day is done.
SCHOOL BOARD C. R. E. Mumma Iverna Werling Gerald Cole Walter J. Krick Gregg McFarland Treasurer Sec. to the Supt. President Superintendent Secretary WALTER J. KRICK, Superintendent W. GUY BROWN, Principal VIRGINIA VENIS, Secretary MR. ALGER MR. ANDREWS MR. BROWN MR. DAILEY MR. DORWIN MR. EVERHART MR. GRABER MISS HAUBOLD MR. HETRICK MISS KAUFFMAN MR. KETCHUM MR. MILLIKAN MR. PERRY MISS PUMPHREY MR. ROSS MR. SELLEMEYER MRS. SLAYBAUGH MR. SMITH MISS WEIDLER MISS WORTHMAN •LANGUAGE • ART • MUSIC Miss Weidler’s English activities carried over from school work to proofreading for our year-book. Mr. Ross acted as timekeeper and scorekeeper for our home games and the tourna- ment. One of Mr. Gra- ber’s responsibil- ities as Freshmen Class sponsor was handing out the six weeks’ report to his wards. One of Miss Haubold’s many outside musical activities was di- recting the High School Girls’ Trio. Miss Kauffman directed the High School Art Club in the making of the colorful dec- orations for the sectional tourna- ment. t •SCIENCE { •MATH. ^COMMERCIAL I One of Mr. Dailey’s extra- curricular activ- ities was super- vising the intra- mural leagues on Tuesday nights. Much of Mr. Alger’s time after school was spent in making out his school treasurer’s report. On Thursday nights during the basketball season Mr. Andrews could be found in the gym super- vising intramural league play. At home basket- ball games one of Mr. Millikan’s re- sponsibilities was welcoming the many visitors. One of Mr. He- trick’s duties was concerned with taking in the cash at our season basketball games. • CIVICS k • HISTORY J •SHOP | •BAND | “Your atten- tion, please-F" Mr. Brown pre- pares to make I an important An- nouncement. \ Mr. D o r w i n catches up on his current events while supervising recreational activ- ities at The Den. One of Mr. Smith’s many outside interests was the operation and maintenance of the school’s sound equipment. Mr. Ketchum counts the returns of a season game. 1-2 ready—play. Mr. Sellemeyer gets ready to di- rect the High School Band. • SPORTS • HOME EC. • LIBRARY Miss Worthman and a group of her tourney sales- men smile as they tabulate the tour- ney receipts. Mr. Everhart is about to ring up another sale at our recreation center, The Den. Coach Perry, a southpaw, pre- pares an eligibil- ity list for an athletic encoun- ter. Inter-class girls’ basketball was played each Fri- day after school for several weeks and was super- vised by Mrs. Slaybaugh. Miss Pumphrey pauses while se- lecting a book from the shelves of our library. HURREE! HURREE! HURREE! Ah! Here we have the agile folk; They give surprise, and that’s no joke. They’ll entertain you, one and all With football, track, and basketball; Cross country stars and base ball nine, Will in ring four with splendor shine. Group 1, first row sitting—Norman Burnett, Bob Franklin, Gene Moser, Stanley McBride, Bill Lichtenstiger; _ Second row sitting—Doyle Myers, Jack Reynolds, Odel Foley, Dick Hller, Jay Barnett, Don Grant; Standing— Jim Bassett, Gene Ziner, Tom Bayles, Bob Smith, Dcyle Liby, Dave Moore. Kenny Roop Group 2—Student Manager, Phil Merriman; First row sitting—Bruce Baughn, Don Wefel, Dick McConnell, Don Slusher, Don Black; Second row sitting—Jack Heller, Dan Freeby. Kenny Grant, Sam Bogner, Duane Holmes. Marcus Foreman; Standing—Bob Stultz, Marvin Stucky, Gerald Schultz, Victor Porter, George Gilbert, Ray- mond Lehman, Neil Hesher, John Dean FOOTBALL The Yellow Jackets opened their gridiron campaign at Bluffton. Decatur bowed to the heavier, more experienced Tigers, 38-7. Decatur’s home-coming was spoiled by Garrett, 40-3. Holmes saved a shutout with a drop- kick from the 20 yard line. At Auburn, Decatur found a team with plenty of reserve power. McBride ran 47 yards for Decatur’s only score. Score 34-6. Playing against Portland at Decatur, the Jackets looked like a different team. Portland won in the last 3 minutes. A pass from K. Grant to Holmes was Decatur’s first score. Baughn scored the second touchdown. Score: 19-13. Decatur lost a “heartbreaker” to New Haven, 7-6. D. Grant scored for Decatur. With two key players out with injuries, Decatur plunged for the extra point but was stopped. Long runs by Columbia City featured the Eagle’s victory, 40-6. Holmes’ pass to Wefel was Decatur’s only score. Decatur traveled to Warsaw only to be defeated, 33-12. Bogner and K. Grant, both on off- tackle plays, went for touchdowns. Decatur blew a 14-12 lead during the first half when the Hartford City Airdales raced for three quick touchdowns before the half ended. K. Grant scored once and Baughn scored twice while Holmes converted 3 times. Score: 42-21. BASKETBALL The Yellow Jackets really fell short in their opening game at Garrett. Decatur lost the game at the charity lane making only 7 of 17 tries. Score 47-41. The Jackets opened their home season with a 42-34 win over Hartford Township. Failing to score a single point in the first quarter, the Jackets were handed a sur- prise defeat by Geneva, 37-30, at Geneva. A third period slump, in which Decatur tallied only 4 points to Bluffton s 15, proved costly as Bluffton won 41-30 on the latter’s floor. Although Hoagland outscored Decatur only 6 points from the field, the “Allen Coun- ty Champs’ hit 19 of 25 free throw's while Decatur hit only 5 of 21, making the score 57-37. Monroe came to town and took home a 35-26 victory from Decatur. The Jackets came back after trailing for three quarters to defeat New Haven, 37-33. 2nd Row—Sammy Bogner. Paul Busse, Bill Hutker, Don Wefel, Bill Gaunt, Don MacLean, Odell Foley. Don Liby, Jack Reynolds, Jack Heller, Don Grant, Dick McConnell 3rd Row—Jim Bassett, Chalmer Plumley, DeLane Bowman, Roger Johnson, Norman Kohne, Phi] Merriman, Dan Mills, Marvin Stucky, Max Meyers, Gene Zinger, John Doan Top Row—Bob McAlhany, Dick Ogg, Ray Lehman, Ronald Ballard. Roger Schnepf, Carl Beehler, Duane Holmes, Norman Wolfe, Kenneth Grant, Dan Freeby, Bruce Baughn, Bill Lichtenstiger BOB McALHANEY ROGER SCHNEPF CARL BEEHLER RAY LEHMAN BRUCE BAUGHN Ours Team Theirs 41 ..Garrett ................... 47 42 Hartford Twp.................34 30. Geneva .....................37 30 Bluffton . ..................41 40... Berne ....................31 37....Hoagland 57 27....Monroe ...................36 35 New Haven 33 46. Huntington .................44 31 Columbia City 49 35 Bluffton ....................41 28 . Warsaw .................... 46 53 . Pleasant Mills 42 39. Auburn .....................43 36 . Kendallville .45 34 Hartford City 28 33 ...Berne ....................49 27 Portland ........... 63 DUANE HOLMES RONNIE BALLARD DAN FREEBY DICK OGG The New Year Day tourney proved very disastrous for Decatur. The Jackets lost to New Haven 34-30 in the second game in the afternoon and then to Berne 51-29 in the consolation. New Haven defeated Bluffton in a thrilling double-overtime, 46-44, to take the tourney crown. Huntington, rated in the state’s top ten, came mighty close to their first defeat of the season. Seme sharp sniping from the field finally turned the tide for Huntington, although it took an overtime period. Score 49-46. Columbia City defeated the Jackets 41-31 here at home. Bluffton beat Decatur for the second time this season 46-35. Warsaw came to Decatur and won 43-28. Decatur snapped a six-game losing streak by defeating Pleasant Mills 53-42. A desperate 4th quarter rally fell short as Auburn defeated the Jackets 43-39 at Auburn. Kendallville poured through 12 points in the last 4 minutes to beat the Jackets 45-36. The Jackets closed the home season with a 34-28 win over Hartford City. After playing on an even basis the first half, the Jackets wilted badly in the second half allowing Berne to win 49-33. Portland handed Decatur one of its worst defeats of several seasons, 63-27. Decatur opened the Sectional Tournament with a 46-35 win over Pleasant Mills, and then they lost to the Sectional Champs, Monroe, 35-30. Roger Schnepf was chosen captain of the 46-47 team. BILL LICHTENSTIGER BASEBALL ACTION SNAPS BASEBALL Congratulations to Coach Dorwin for having his fifth N. E. I. C. champ. The tournament was held at Worthman Field. The Yellow Jackets swamped Bluffton 17-1 and whipped New Haven 12-3 in the final game. Last year's record of 11 wins and 1 loss is something to shoot at for this year's team. With six lettermen from last year’s squad and some promising new talent, Decatur should have a fair season. This year there will be no conference tourney. Each team in the conference will play one game with each of the other teams. The one with the highest percentage of wins will receive the trophy. The Jackets traveled to Geneva and trounced the Cardi- nals 8 to 1 in their opener. The remaining schedule is as follows: April 11, Geneva —H; April 14, Berne—T; April 19, Convoy; April 21, Bluffton—T; April 25, Willshire—H; April 28, Warsaw*—T; Bluffton*—H; May 15, New Haven*; May 17, Howe Mili- tary—T; Games with Berne and Kendallville * are to be scheduled later. DECATUR 8 GENEVA . 1 DECATUR... 2 BERNE 5 DECATUR 8 GENEVA 0 DECATUR .10 BLUFFTON 1* DECATUR 7 WARSAW 1* DECATUR 2 BLUFFTON 1 DECATUR 4 BERNE 3 •—Conference games Barnett, Owen Lautenschleger, Don Wefel, Tom Ahr, Herman Andress, Ronald Ballard, Gordon Rice, Herb Kitson, Stanley McBride, Tom Gaunt Seated: Norbert Bleeke, Jim Helm, Ralph Jackson, Kenny Grant, Herman Everett, Bill Lichtenstiger, Chalmer Plumley, Paul Busse TRACK The games held by the ancient Greeks marked the be- ginning of our present day track and field meets. The Olympic games were originated by them in their efforts to obtain physical health and fleetness of foot. This sport of ancient Greece is growing in popularity every year, and it has gained a strong foothold in many high schools, in- cluding our own D. H. S. Coach Daily issued a call for track men, and about 55 candidates answered the call ready for practice. Returning lettermen from last year included Sharp, Baughn, Lehman, McConnell and J. Heller, with Sharp being the only senior. The most probable for this year’s track and field events are as follows: DASHES and RELAYS—Kingsley, Baughn, Lehman, Gil- bert, Bayles, Reynolds, Mills, Hesher, Stingley and Fos- naugh. DISTANCES—Sharp, Bogner, Merriman. HURDLES—Heller, McConnell. FIELD EVENTS—Doyle Meyers, B. Hutkcr, Foley, Don MacLean. A complete schedule of nine track and field events in- cludes the N. E. I. C. Meet May 8, at Columbia City; the Sectional Meet, May 16, at Fort Wayne; and the State Meet at Indianapolis, May 24. Sharp, Kingsley, Baughn, Heller, McConnell, Lehman, D. Myers, Stingley, Reynolds, Foreman, Bogner, Gilbert, Bayles, Mills, and McBride received letters this year. The County Track Meet was held at Worthman FielS', April 28. Decatur took the meet by racking up 96 points. Decatur won a dual meet at Bluffton, 64-53. The N. E. I. C. meet was held at Columbia City. Sharp won the mile run. Kingsley and Gilbert placed in the dashes. TRACK ACTION SNAPS The remaining schedule is as follows: April 11—Garrett April 18—Columbia City April 22—Auburn April 25—Kendallville April 29—Bluffton May 1—Huntington Standing: Bruce Baughn. Dan Mills, Norman Kohne, Roger Gentis, Norman Stingley, Dick King, Graydon Foreman, Gerald Schultz, Marcus Foreman, Sammy Bogner, Jack Heller, Dave Moore, Don MacLean, Marvin Stuckey, Bob Dague Sealed: Dwight Myers, Willis Brock, Dick Johnson, Roger Johnson, Tom Sharp, Norris Blocker. George Gilbert. Chester Somers, Tom Bayles, John Thompson, Gene Ziner, Max Andrews, Bill Hutker, Bob Myers, Ralph Schnitz Kneeling: Dick McConnell, Medford Smith, Norman Fosnaugh, Neil Hesher, Clarence Cottrell, Raymond Seitz, Bob Strickler. Jim Bassett, Bill Kingsley, Byford Smith, Vic Porter, Bob Smith MR. DAILEY CROSS COUNTRY The newest thing in sports at Decatur High School is the cross country team coached by Mr. Dailey. Although it is in its first year, it is off to a good start for the future. The first meet was held October 1 at Hanna- Nuttman Park. Tom Sharp, fast Decatur track man, added no small amount of glory to De- catur High when he led a field of 12 runners in the Decatur-Fort Wayne Central Catholic cross country meet. Sharp defeated one of Northeastern Indiana’s ace runners—Voorhees of Central Catholic High School. His time was 11:12. Voorhees finished second; Chrisman, C. C., third; and Jim Helm came in fourth. The Central Catholic team won this meet, 35 to 20. The next meet, held October 9 with North Side of Fort Wayne, one of the outstanding teams of Indiana. They defeated Decatur, 38 to 20. Simon finished ahead of Sharp, whild both were setting new course records of 10:30 and 10:35. Last year Simon of North Side finished second in the state meet held at Indianapolis. The third meet of the season was with South Side score of 32 to 23. Johnson and Shane of Fort Wayne Helm came in third and fourth. The time was 10:22. of Fort Wayne. South Side won this meet by a took first and second, respectively, and Sharp and The State meet was held October 26 at Indianapolis. Sharp, Helm, R. Johnson, Stingley, and B. Hutker were entered in this meet. Decatur placed 15th in a 37-team meet. Sharp, Decatur’s best run- ner, placed 11th in individual running. Although the record was not impressive, we are hoping for a better season next year. Standing: L. to R.: Dick Johnson. Norman Stingley. Jim Helm, Dan Mills. Bob Shackley, Don MacLean, Tom Sharp Kneeling: Ralph Schnitz, Phil Merriman, Bill Hutker, Roger Johnson, Claire Reynolds WOLVES—Group 1, bottom left to right —. Stanley McBride, Gordon Rice; Second row Gerald Schultz, Herman Everett, Norman Fosnaugh, Bob Smith; Third row: Tom Sharp, Bob Stults, Tom Bayles, Tom Ahr BEARS—Group 2, Bottom row—Kenneth Roop, Dick Heller, Marcus Foreman; Second row: Ralph Jackson, Roger Gentis, Ralph Schnitz, Bob Boknecht, Doyle Myers FLASHES—Group 3, Bottom row—Dean Plum- ley, Ed Deitsch; Second row: Jim Cowens, Harold Nash, Dave MacLean
RED SKINS—Group 4, Bottom row: Norbert Bleeke, Tom Eichorn, Dave Pollock, Jack Harker; Second row: Don Slusher, Gene Moser, Herbert Fruchte. Bob Arnold EAGLES—Group 5, Bottom row: Victor Porter, Bob McGill, Medford Smith. Eddie Mattox, Karl Peterson; Second row: Tom Garner, Herman Andress, Bill Freeby, George Gilbert Lightweights HORNETS—Upper left, L. to R.: Everett Hutker, Dick Hott, Ralph Smith, William Callow, Don Smith, Robert Strickler HAWKS—Upper Right, L. to R.: Sheldon Daniels, Bob Lehrman, Norris Blocker. Chester Sommers, John Doan, Jerry Gehrig CATS—Center, L. to R.: Leonard Egly. Sam Yost, Bob Lenhart. Tom Gaunt, Byford Smith, Clarence Cottrell, Fred Isch AVENGERS—Bottom left, L. to R.: Roger Borne, Bob Myers, Larry Jennings, Graydon Foreman, Merlin Lister, Stanley Gallogly MAROONS—Bottom right, L. to R.: Dave Moore, Jack Fisher, Dick King, Bob Franklin. Kenneth Durbin, Jim Fisher, Carl Smitley LIGHTWEIGHT FINAL STANDINGS HEAVYWEIGHT FINAL STANDINGS W L Pct. W L Pct. Hornets 7 0 1.000 Wolves 7 1 .875 Avengers 5 3 625 Redskins ... 6 2 750 Cats 4 4 .500 Eagles .3 5 .375 Maroons 2 5 .250 Bears 2 6 .250 Hawks 1 7 .125 Flashes 2 6 .250 TOURNEY WINNERS LIGHTWEIGHT HORNETS HEAVYWEIGHT WOLVES Standing, L. to R.: Bud Sheets, George Bair, Harold Bohnke, Jerry Kolter, Roger Fruchte Seated, L. to R.: Kenneth Everett, Jim Moses, Jack Petrie, Nor- man Pollock, Lester Saut- bine The Long and the Short of it JUNIOR HIGH Probably the most important stage of any athlete’s career is the be- ginning of his training. In Decatur High School it is coach Steve Ever- hart who starts the potential D. H. S. basketball stars on the road to a successful sports career. Coach Everhart’s Junior Yellow Jackets are taught not only the fundamentals of good basketball but also the good rules of sportsmanship. Four boys who played last season were back to form the base of this year’s team. They are Bohnke, Bair, Fruchte, Petrie. Sautbine, coming from Monmouth, finished the first five. Four probables who will carry on their work next season are; Kolter, K. Everett, Moses, and N. Pollock. These players are the future varsity team and therefore Coach Ever- hart had to do a good job of teaching his boys not only fundamentals but defensive and offensive plays. The Decatur Junior Jackets got started in the victory column this season; they were crowded out df that column only twice, once by Port- land and once by Willshire. The feature of each season is the City Series between Junior High and St. Joe. For the third straight year the prized Wemhoff Trophy has been awarded to the Jr. High team of Decatur Jr.-Sr. High School. Junior High took two straight games 30-7 and 36-18. Junior High 29 Junior High 36 ....... ............ Junior High 35 Junior High 46 ................ ................. Junior High 41 Junior High 39 ............... Junior High 30 Junior High 31 ........................ Junior High 25 Junior High 36 .... .... ... Junior High 36 Junior High 31 Junior High 50 Junior High 44 ........................ Junior High 20 Junior High 40 .................. Junior High 29 .......... ...... Junior High 42 ... Ccnvoy 12 New Havfen 18 ... Bluffton 11 _____Berne 15 Geneva 17 Monmouth 11 .....St. Joe 7 Bluffton 12 __Van Wert 13 Willshire 11 __St. Joe 18 ___Portland 35 ---Convey 20 Van Wert 22 ..Willshire 30 Geneva 18 ... Portland 21 .... Monmouth 9 Junior High Intramural DODGERS—Upper left, L. to R.: Eddie Stocksdale, Bob Lane, Merlin Johnston. Dick Reidenbach, Bill Bell YANKEES—Upper right, L. to R.: Roland Ladd, David Owens. Kenneth Everett, Palmer Johnson, Burdette Custer BRAVES—Center left, L. to R.: Douglas Thompson, Dwight Sheets, Jerry Lobsiger, Bud Kiefer. Bob Grimm, Norman Andrews, James Johnson SENATORS—Center right, L. to R.: Norbert Lee, Luther Shrock, Ralph Busse, Robert Fonner. Woods Sharp, Don Fore, Norman Pollock TIGERS—Bottom left, L. to R.: Tern Cole, Ned Myers, Grover Odle, Ralph Bollinger. Floyd McBride, Norman Ward CUBS—Bottom right, L. to R.: James Lake, Roger Cole, Kenneth Nash, Bill Johnson. John Brunner, Bob Doan, Jim Nelson JR. HIGH FINAL STANDING Tourney Winner Yankees W L Pct. Yankees 5 0 1.000 3 2 .600 Braves 2 3 .400 Spn a tors 2 3 .400 Tigers . 2 3 .400 Cubs 1 4 .200 BERNE Bottom left, Bair watches close one go through. Center left, Victorious Monroe player takes down net. Center right, An action snap of girls’ basketball game after school. Upper left, Tip off at the open ing game of the sectional. Bottom center, Two snaps taken during Senior High Intramural games. Upper right, Students wait in line for those valuable Sectional tickets. SPEECH ACTIVITIES KARLANN STRIKER Karlann Striker, a jun- ior, was very successful in the American Legion Oratorical Contest. Kar- lann carried the colors of D. H. S. through local, county, district, and zone contests, finally placing second in the state finals. Congratulations!' Roger Schnepf, a sen- ior, was another student of D. H. S. who won singular speech honors. Roger won the local and sub-district meets in the Rotary Discussion Con- test, finally placing second in the district. Congratulations!! 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Eighty-six BEAM’S SUPER SERVICE Phone 391 Tires MOBILOIL Batteries and Accessories MOBILGAS Ziner's General Electric Appliances Authorized Dealer in GENERAL ELECTRIC - FARNSWORTH - SONORA WILCOX-GAY RADIOS TIRES and RECAPPING SERVICE 147 South 2nd St. Phone 939 I OUR COVERS WERE DESIGNED * J I by the *
KINGSPORT PRESS, INC CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Eighty-seven VERY BEST WISHES from Beaver Service Station ALFRED BEAVERS CATHERINE BEAVERS MIES RECREATION Ten Brunswick Alleys 266 N. Second DECATUR, INDIANA MOLLY MIES, Prop. GERBER'S MEAT MARKET Finest MEATS and GROCERIES 150 South Second Street PHONE 97 ; COMPLIMENTS i OF BUTLER'S GARAGE 126 South First Phone 505 Eighty-eight The quickest, most econom- ical method of shortening distance is the long distance telephone. PHONE 160 CITIZEN'S TELEPHONE COMPANY GILLIG & DOAN FUNERAL HOME 312 Marshall Street Lady Assistant 24-Hour Ambulance Service H. M. GILLIG j. m. DOAN 794 — PHONE — 1041 IF YOU WANT QUALITY, VARIETY, AND SERVICE Come To Your MORRIS "5-10 TO $1.00" STORE HONOR TO THE PARENTS WHO HAVE SACRIFICED TO EDUCATE THEIR CHILDREN Greetings to the Decatur High School Alumnae BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1947 THE SUTTLES tO. BY ARTHUR DANIEL SUTTLES CLASS OF 1899 Eighty-nine Kraft Foods Co "The World's Favorite Cheeses Are Made By KRAFT" Compliments of Kocher Lumber & Coal Co. LUMBER, BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES, COAL Phone 12 812 Elm Street Office 102 North First St. COMPLIMENTS OF STEURY LOCKER SERVICE —Bag Service, Inc.— TELEPHONES 256—556 DECATUR. INDIANA Western Auto Associate Store | 111 South Second Street PHONE 1693 HIGHEST QUALITY MERCHANDISE AT PRICES EVERYONE CAN AFFORD Watch for the Sign of the Circle Arrow It Bids the Way to Greater Values ) Home Owned and Operated by ; O. G. PENNY STUDENT’S STORE Everything New In Student’s Clothes CAL E. PETERSON CLOTHIER COMPLIMENTS OF ADAMS and CORT THEATRES ..... i I 1 ASHBAUCHER'S i TIN SHOP 1 Warm Air Furnaces ; Winter Air Condition- | ing and Stokers. ) Asbestos, Cement, { Shingles and Siding j SPOUTING J Sheet Metal of All Kinds ! PHONE 739 1 ! ! J ' i-Y ; J '..I _ —— F*"1* ! ■ V ’ • vfe ■ ■ ■■ ‘ Mr--—f1 } , » 'iKFFgigHSWBn p $•■ <r~ ■ ~ *■ "’*..'*'<*** •*? K jL >■ £ X- .'S;.'- - ■ k 1 L —j Ninety-one Ninety-two J. J. NEWBERRY CO. .05, .10, & .25 Cent Store DECATUR, INDIANA LINN CLOTHING STORE CLOTHING and SHOES COMPLIMENTS OF Black's Funeral Home 225 West Adams Street MR. AND MRS. C. L. WEBER PHONE 500 THE ECONOMY STORE a Complete Line of DRY GOODS, SHOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY WOMEN’S & CHILDREN'S READY TO WEAR MEN’S WORK CLOTHING Phone 216 131 N. Second St. Ninety- KRAFT'S MARKET FRESH MEATS VEGETABLES and GROCERIES Phone 215 623 W. Monroe St. HARMON KRAFT DECATUR SUPER SERVICE Wholesale and Retail DUPONT PAINTS WHITE ROSE GASOLINE — U. S. TIRES AND TUBES EN-AR-CO MOTOR OILS—BATTERIES AND ACCESSORIES PONTIAC SALES AND SERVICE 224 W. Monroe St. Phone 532 ZWICK FUNERAL HOME "Fine Funeral Service Ver)) Moderately) Priced" AMBULANCE SERVICE PHONES Day 61 Night 800 j— j— _|—_j— j— j— J~ j— j~ — — — — — — — —— — —— — — — — — —— — — j— __— — _jr- M The Boston Store COATS, SUITS, DRESSES, BLINDS, RUGS, LINOLEUM A Complete Line of Dry Goods Ninety-four SMITH DRUG CO. THE REX ALL STORE DRUGS, MEDICINE, TOILET ARTICLES WALLPAPER AND PAINTS "Prescriptions Our Speciality" KNAPP SERVICE Corner Second and Jackson Streets Phillips 66 Gasoline and Motor Oil Complete Tire, Battery, Washing & Lubrication Service LEE TIRES HARRY J. KNAPP, Prop. Leland Smith Insurance Agency LELAND SMITH GLENN HILL GENERAL INSURANCE Lee Hardware Company Dealers in HARDWARE, SPORTING GOODS SUNPROOF PAINTS and VARNISH ELECTRIC APPLIANCES PHONE 41 Ninety-fiv MOLLENKOPF & EITING * ' —-

McCORMICK-DEERING FARM MACHINES and IMPLEMENTS INTERNATIONAL MOTOR TRUCKS Phone 131 PETRIE OIL CO. Distributors Mobilgas - Mobiloil - Fuel Oil Cor. 8th & Monroe Sts. COMPLIMENTS of AHRrS MARKET MEATS and GROCERIES 132 N. 2nd St. Phone 22 Accessories Phone 391 I - f * J J HAVE A HOME FOR YOUR PRINTING - MAKE IT The Commercial Print Shop Complete Line of OFFICE SUPPLIES Commercial Printing - Catalogs Booklets - Personalized Stationery 210 S. Second St. Decatnr, Indiana Phone 745 Ninety-six Dick Mansfield Motor Sales DeSoto - Plymouth Parts and Service 141 So. Second St guaranteed used cars 1 DECATUR ANTIQUE 1 SHOP i J We Buy and Sell Old ! Buttons and Relics ! 925 N. Second St. 1 COMPLIMENTS of STRAHM GROCERY Corner 9th and Nuttnian PHONE 1231 BEST WISHES To CLASS OF 1947 NEIL'S MOTEL U. S. 27 COLE'S MARKET MEATS and GROCERIES PHONE 84 237 W. Monroe St. GERBER'S IMPLEMENT STORE Your Allis Chalmer Dealer PHONE 2551 U. S. 27 [ COMPLIMENTS of LANE'S SHOE STORE 148 W. Monroe St. ——— J Ninety-seven COMPLIMENTS j °f ; BURKE'S i STANDARD SERVICE I Corner of Winchester and Mercer ! MAIER HIDE « FUR CO. ALL KINDS OF WASTE MATERIAL Felix Maier, Prop. Phone 442 710 West Monroe COMPLIMENTS of RUTH'S BEAUTY SHOP 216 West Adams PHONE 116 WEST END RESTAURANT ROY S. JOHNSON and NED JOHNSON Auctioneers Real Estate 153 S. 2nd Phone 104 THE VOGUE BEAUTY SALON We Specialize in All Lines of Beauty Worl( OPERATORS B. Shell Ireta Harmon Prop. 228 N. 2nd St. Phone 193 HAUGK HEATING « APPLIANCES BOWER JEWELRY Radios and Refrigerators \\ t/rfrvirsw/ /l) by PHILCO / 1850 W 0 0 D 1946 B For Quality the World Over L y \ BELOVED BY BRIDES FOR ALMOST A CENTURY J Ninety-eight COMPLIMENTS of LOSES BARBER SHOP Morris Pingry Mgr. ROOP'S HOME STORE Groceries and Meats ns nth st. 1 Phone 347 Compliments of McConnell GROCERY John F. McConnell 1107 W. Adams Phone 404 ENGLE 8 KIESS ELECTRIC WIRING and ' SUPPLIES ; Hot Point & Crosley Appliances Phone 212 G. E. FARM EQUIPMENT L 8 O SHOP READY-TO-WEAR INFANTS' WEAR Phone 168 i ' COMPLIMENTS ? of | < RICE HOTEL ! z z I IDEAL DAIRY PRODUCTS "If it's Ice Cream you want we have it” PHONE 92 ; —~~" ■ SHERMAN WHITE i 8 COMPANY ' “Cash Buyers of Cream and Eggs” Ninety-nine WERTZBERGER'S CONFECTIONERY ICE CREAM CIGARS and CIGARETTES MAGAZINES Standard and Popular SHEET MUSIC Phone 89 f. McConnell AND SONS Jobbers and Wholesalers TOBACCO — CIGARS and CONFECTIONS Phone 214 C. A. DOUGLAS CO. DRY GOODS, READY-TO-WEAR ! SHOES and MILLINERY ! 103 North 2nd St. Decatur, Ind. FORTNEY'S SHOE REPAIR : SHOP We Rebuild the Factory Way With Shoe Factory Equipment 162 S. Second St. COMPLIMENTS of MURPHY'S BARBER SHOP COMPLIMENTS OF I DECATUR i : CAFE ; ■ 169 South Second < ( i, ( 1 i ! BRUSHWILLER TAILOR SHOP NEW SUITS & TOP COATS for LADIES & GENTS Phone 185 224 N Second St. L —- — COMPLIMENTS OF I ! HALTERMAN ! SHOE STORE ! 1 I One hundred STYLE SHOP ladies ready to wear COMPLETE LINES DRESSES, LINGERIE, SWEATERS. & SPORTSWEAR 139 West Madison BAKER PLUMBING 8 HEATING CO. Stokers - Oil Burners Sales - Service Phone 232 704 W. Monroe St. COMPLIMENTS of STULTS HOME GROCERY VERA'S BEAUTY SHOPPE VERA BARBER Experienced Operators 128 N. 4th St Phone 23 FORT WAYNE-PORTLAND TRUCK LINE TEEPLE FORT WAYNE-PORTLAND- RICHMOND | i Compliments of CASH COAL-FEED : USUPPLY : < 4 Monroe at Eighth ¥ LUTES FLOWERS ! FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS j CORSAGES & WEDDINGS Phone 1625 Compliments of ; NIBLICK « COMPANY : DEPARTMENT STORE : QUALITY MERCHANDISE ! One of Indiana's Oldest 1 Retail Stores } Established in 1840 ] 4 One hundred one One hundred two WALL'S BAKERY We Cater To All Special Occasions Phone 346 UHRICK BROTHERS ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES SPORTING GOODS PAINTS Phone 360 Monroe St. COMPLIMENTS of SPRAGUE FURNITURE CO. ROY H. ANDRESS CHIROPRACTOR PHONE 300 1315 West Adams St. Flowers By Wire GAY'S MOBIL SERVICE Prompt and Courteous Service 13th & Monroe Phone 318 Compliments — of — B. and T. STANDARD SERVICE Forest Badders Bill Tutewiler 13th & Monroe Phone 54 N. A. BIXLER OPTOMETRIST One hundred three ! Compliments of FRANCILE'S BEAUTY SHOPPE 215 N. Third Phone 313 HITE'S GROCERY Dependable Service Since 1900 PHONE 31 DOWNYFLAKE DONUTS ?lZn’aus Fresh Stocksdale's DONUT SHOP 118 E. Monroe St. : PUBLIX SERVICE CO. Music Supplies Instruments - Records MOVIE and SOUND EQUIPMENT Electric Appliances SALES SERVICE 164 S. Second St. Phone 192 BOB HELLER 1 BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ’47 Realtor ACKER BURIAL DAVE HELLER VAULT WORKS Insurance Adolph Kolter t Heller Bldg. Phones 870 or 170 Phone 351 EAT AND DRINK MACKLIN'S SUPER SERVICE | at CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH SERVICE BOB'S Corner Third and Madison One hundred four TOUR rim 47 RAM CHRRUE S OF FUN 1 INGS iw