Publication of April 28, 1936 Vol. XII, No. 13 MR. E. R. WILSON ELECTED SUPT. Present Monmouth Supt. Comes With Good Record Mr. E. R.
Wilson, present superintendent of the consolidated school at Chosen from
a group of about thirty applicants, Mr. Wilson was graduated from Mr. Wilson is a married man with two children, a girl and a boy, who will be in the second and first grades respectively, next year. The
position he is filling was left vacant by the resignation of Mr. Bellamy to
accept an advancement to the superintendency at It is with great pleasure that the Nicholite welcomes Mr. Wilson to the Nichols Community. * * * * * NICHOLS & COLUMBUS JCT. EXCHANGE PROGRAMS A troup of
entertainers picked from The Nichols program consisted of vocal numbers by a mixed chorus and by the girls glee club, a one act play, “Eether or Eyther” and instrumental numbers by the Nichols Sodbusters. The Columbus Junction program featured their German Band, a unique organization. * * * * * JR. SR. BANQUET Mrs. Reba Bellamy Serves As Advisor to Committees The Junior class has been preparing for the Junior Senior Banquet to be given April 30, at the Methodist Church Dining Room. The banquet is to be served by the Berean Class of the Methodist Sunday School. Mrs. Reba Bellamy has served as advisor to the program and decorations committee, while Miss Neiswanger assisted the menu committee. The
committees are: Decorations – Jean
Elder, chairman, Ethel Hillyer, Denise Wolford, Ralph Neff and Louis
Milder. Menu – Ula Green, chairman,
Virgil Vetter and Robert Kirkpatrick; Program, Marion Barnhart, chairman,
Harley Kirkpatrick and * * * * * SENIORS PRESENT COMEDY MAY 15 Captain Applejack To Be Senior Class Play The Senior Class of Nichols High School, will present “Captain Applejack”, a three act comedy, May 15 at the School auditorium. The cast includes the seniors and two juniors who are necessary to fill out the roles. The cast is as follows: Ambrose Applejohn, a staid Englishman – John Loeb; Mrs. Whitcomb – Ambrose’s aunt – Ula Green; Poppy Faire – his ward – Kathryn Elder; Anna Valeska, a villainess, Margaret Holdeman; Borolsky, the villain – Lloyd Hahn; Lush the butler, Marion Barnhart; Mrs. Pongard, a crookess – Edna Earl; Horace Pengard, a crook, Harold Schmitt; Dennet – another crook – Earl Schmitt; Johnny Jason, a salesman – Kieth Vetter; the maid – Mary Dean. Lester Pike will serve as business and stage manager. The leading parts are to be carried by John Loeb, Margaret Holdeman and Kathryn Elder. Mr. and Mrs. Bellamy will coach the play. Further announcements will carry details of place and time of ticket sale. Two settings will be required to stage the play. * * * * * PIKE, LOEB AND SCHMITT HIGH AS SRS. LEAD IN SCHOLARSHIP The senior class of 1936, scholarship leaders since they entered high school, came close to registering a class average of “B” when they tallied a 1.81 average the 5th six weeks period. Leading the class and the school were John Loeb, Lester Pike and Harold Schmitt, each clipping a straight A or 3. The record breaking class of ’36 was followed by the sophomores, who scored a 1.21 average. The freshmen were third making 1.125 score, with the juniors coming in last with a 1.08 average. Besides the three straight “A” average senior boys, other individual honors winners were Juniors – Marion Barnhart – 2.5; Betty Pike and Ralph Neff – 1.75. Sophomores – Dorothy Dedrick 2.75; Marjorie Thompson, 2.5, Harold Elder, Doris Heath and Norma Hummel – 2. The Spartans outpointed the Alphas, scoring a 1.65 to the losers’ 1.03. John Loeb and Dorothy Dedrick led the Spartans with an average of 3 and 2.75 respectively. Lester Pike and Harold Schmitt, each with a 3 average led the Alphas. In this computation, 3 – A, 2 – B, 1 – C, 0 – D, -1 – F. * * * * * Subscription rates 35 cents; ad rate 10 cents/inch. Issued fortnightly starting Sept. 24, 1935
* * * * * N.H.S. NOT AFFECTED Much concern has developed at the action of the Board of Educational Examiners dropping algebra and geometry from the list of subjects required for entrance into the liberal arts colleges of the three state schools of higher learning. Many false ideas have been formed regarding the action. The effect the elimination of these previously required subjects will have on high school curriculums has been questioned. In the situation of a small high school, the change will probably not be apparent. The action affects only liberal arts students, and algebra and geometry are still required in the technical fields. Hence these studies must still be studied by those planning to take engineering or like courses, and in offering mathematics to those students it will be necessary to offer it to all. In the small school situation it will be impossible to make the math courses elective due to the limited faculties and crowded schedules. Consequently it is probable that the only evident change resulting will be the fact that students for whom math is absolutely incomprehensible will find their solution in taking some other course possible of work book handling on an individual base. In the large high schools it will now be possible to make algebra and geometry electives. Students for whom math is difficult and who feel that they will not need them in their chosen careers, will be able to take more useful and practical subjects. However, all interested in professional lines will still prefer mathematics in their school diet. High school administrators look upon the step as a long fought for victory. They have been seeking this revision for some time, basing their pleadings on the condition that too many students are discouraged in their freshman and sophomore years, largely in mathematical courses, and hence, fail or quit school. The state board of education feels that it is not a let down in the rigidity of the requirements of the three state colleges, but a trend toward more modern education. They feel that the unnecessary and impractical courses should be dropped from the liberal arts college entrance requisites. By Harold Schmitt. HITS & BITS When the Nichols entertaining troupe went to Columbus Junction a while back they discovered some interesting facts. One was that the Junction seniors have the same rings as our seniors. They also have the same Commencement invitations. It sort of got under the hide of a couple of senior girls, and the juniors are hoping the same thing doesn’t happen to them. There is a lot of arguing around school now. The trouble is some of the seniors think their pictures are good, and others disagree. Or maybe it’s the other way. Nothing seems to be more disgusting to Mr. Bellamy than to lay his hat down in a strange place and forget where he put it. After hunting all thru the Columbus Junction auditorium, he found out that one of the Nichols Chaperones was holding it. It was 2:35, Biology class time, the door opened and a senior was called to the telephone. In a short time, he returned, face aglow with smiles. Some on had “got” him. It was April 1st. The baseball boys have quite a time in combating the weather man. The wind is so strong that Mr. Bruce extravagantly remarked, “When you bat a ball, the wind catches it and blows it back in your face.” Nothing like making it big when you’re at it. What’s this we hear about the girls’ track meet? Maybe they think the boys have worked hard enough in baseball and basketball to deserve an afternoon of rest. We hope so. The very sensitive journalism class moved a couple of days last week. It seems that odor of dead mice slightly polluted their class room. The smell has anything but a soothing affect on a late breakfast. The rumor is out now that the glee club has something to do with thes4e deaths. They practice singing in this room. It’s that time of year when juniors talk in whispers and seniors start asking questions. The banquet is to be soon. The underclassmen try to keep the arrangements a secret, but we’re afraid someone will tell you soon, as they can’t keep quiet much longer. The recent operation in science class on Oscar, the toad, brings to mind a tale we heard recently on a prominent senior girl and her brother, an alumnus of 1933. It seems it was the pastime of these two to catch frogs or toads, apply the tire pump to them, and see how big they’d get before bursting. Remarked Margaret, “You’d be surprised how much air they’d hold.” Of course this all happened before the pair had reached the age of accountability, and with out the knowledge of their parents. Wanted: Pirates – to appear in the second act of the class play, “Captain Applejack.” Only the brave need apply. * * * * * PRIMARY REVIEW Marvin
Benninger, who was a student of this room has moved to Joyce King was absent from school Monday morning because of illness. The best spellers in this room on the year’s basis are as follows: 1st grade – Joyce King; 2nd grade – Gordon Daedlow, and third grade – Joyce Borgstadt. Those having perfect attendance so far this six weeks are Gordon Daedlow, Louise Polman, Lyle Marine, Edith and Ethel Zybarth. The second grade is working on a unit in Transportation, by air and by land. The students are finding the courses to be much more interesting by bringing in locomotives (toys and pictures) and studying them. * * * * * JUNIOR HIGH TOURNEY The Annual Junior High Kittenball Tournament will be held at Atalissa at a date to be announced later. The local juniors have begun practise with the following boys out: Bob Hillyer, Harold Elder, Juddy Richter, Vernon Carter and all the boys in the grammar room. Most of these boys have had some tournament experience, and a good team is expected. A series of games will be played at noon hours with high school boys. * * * * * GRAMMAR ROOM NEWS Highest Averages The students having the highest averages the past six weeks are Charlene Nichols with 94.4 and Aubrey Daedlow – 92.5, Helen Miller 89.6, Jean Swickard 94.6, Doris Cozad 90 and Robert Borgstadt 89.3 and Lila Pruess 89.3. These figures are the composite of the letter grades received for last six weeks period. Room Personal Items The following pupils have been absent since spring vacation on account of sickness: Aubrey Daedlow, Alice and Betty Elder. The pupils having perfect attendance so far this year are Rose Marie Goldsberry, Robert Yedlik and Almon Hillyer. Some very interesting projects are being developed in the study of history. The one placing first will be exhibited at the West Liberty Fair this fall. The 8th grade has succeeded in winning, by a small fraction, over the 7th grade in their class progress charts in arithmetic for the past two weeks. The 7th and 8th grades have been very busy finishing their book reports for the year. They are required to report on nine books during the year. The following people have finished their reports: Doris Cozad, Robert Borgstadt, Charlene Nichols, and Junior Stephens, Robert Yedlik, Jean Swickard and Aubrey Daedlow. In the 8th grade agriculture class, the drawing showing arrangement of homesteads have been completed. INTERMEDIATE NEWS SIX WEEKS LEADERS Those pupils having the highest averages in the 4th grade are Douglas Stephens 92; Willard Elder and Leroy Elder tied with 91. Fifth Grade: Lorna Nichols 92, Margaret Swickard 90. Sixth Grade: Esther Cozad 93; Ruth Cozad and Dorothea Polman 92. Room Personals The grades
have been reviewing The history classes have been busy assembling material for the history exhibit at the West Liberty Fair. Mr. Bellamy and son, Jim visited in this room Monday afternoon. The following have been absent on account of illness Carol Ann Coon, Margaret Pruess, Richard Salemink, Jeanette Hillyer, and Clarice Miller. * * * * * GARDEN SEEDS FERRY’S & NORTHRUP KING & CO’S BUY THEM AT KIRCHNER’S STORE Phone 33 – Thank you * * * * * “TULIP TIME” IS “TUNE-UP TIME” Let – MILLS MOTOR CO. Tune That Car Of Yours and Get that feel Of Spring. Phone 41 * * * * * H. S. NEWS HIGH TEST GRADES Below are the scores made by the high individuals in the last six weeks tests: World History – Dorothy Dedrick 100; Ethel Smith 98. Algebra – Geometry – Marjorie Thompson 100; Loren Brown & Ethel Smith 97. American History – Betty Pike & Ethel Hillyer 92; Marion Barnhart 89. Biology – John Loeb, Lester Pike, Harold Schmitt 100. Journalism – Harold Schomitt 97; John Loeb 96. Government – John Loeb, Betty Pike, Harold Schmitt 100. Physics – Harold Schmitt 100, Lester Pike, John Loeb 97. General Science – Doris Heath, L. B. Smith 99. English X – dorothy Dedrick 93; Berniece McMahon 91. English IX – Norma Hummel 92; Virginia Vogel 90. Business English – Loyd Hahn 93; Madeline Oostendorp 92. Typing – Robt. Kirkpatrick 97; Madeline Oostendorp, Marion Barnhart 94. * * * * * EVENTS FOR P.T. LETTERS The high school girls’ Physical Training class will start next week practicing for the earning of their P. T. letters. The awards will be made to the girls who have the highest number of points in each event. The following events will make up the outline for the work. 1. Running High Jump 2. Running Broad Jump 3. Standing Broad Jump 4. Mass Running 5. Basketball Free throw 6. Mimetic Exercises The girls will be divided into teams, for the competition. From the teams the 7 high point winners regardless of team membership will be given letters. * * * * * Spring work is here So get your harness Oiled and repaired, Also get new repairs At WEAR-U-WELL SHOES FRED HUMMEL * * * * * COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL CENTERED AT A Muscatine
County Music Festival will be held Friday, May 8 at Some of the numbers the Nichols groups will give are as follows: Indian Dawn – Girls Glee Club.
Pale
Moon, In the Girl With the Turned Up Nose – Girls Sextette. The Heavens are Declaring – Large Mixed Group.
Give
a Man a Horse, Road to Zouaves March, Stilly Night, Magneta – Nichols Band. * * * * * SENIORS ENJOY PLAY GIVEN BY JUNIOR COLLEGE The Senior
class journeyed to * * * * * School & Home Day May 18 * * * * * THE BEST IS NONE TOO GOOD FOR OUR CUSTOMERS Lunch, confections Drinks WARD’S - - CAFÉ * * * * * STUDENTS STUDY HIGHWAY SAFETY Juniors & Seniors Study Courses Prepared by Natl. Auto Assn. A course in
Highway Safety is being taught to the students of The local course is a part of a nation wide campaign sponsored by the American Automobile Association to teach sportsmanlike driving to high school students. At the end of the study, a uniform test will be taken by participating schools. The highest will receive an appropriate award. The first part of the course is largely on a lecture basis. Laws applying to driving and the use of highways, safe driving practises is being studied. Signals and their significance have been reviewed. The remainder of the course will consist of definite driving problems and how to meet them correctly and safely. Freshmen and sophomores will study this part in particular. It is the object of the course to bring drivers of high school age to the realization of their responsibilities on the highways. * * * * * We have a complete line of oils and greases for tractor and automobile. We are enjoying a nice spring sale of tires and tubes. We allow trade-ins of old tires so that you realize something out of your old tires. At the same time our Prices are less. * * * * * COUNTRY NEWS McMichael-Holdeman Miss Avis
McMichael, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. McMichael of West Liberty, and Udell
Holdeman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Holdeman of Nichols, were married Friday
April 3, at 12:30 A.M. at A wedding
dinner was served at the home of the bride’s parents Friday April 3. The young couple left immediately for the
home of the bride’s grandmother at Mr. and
Mrs. Holdeman are graduates of the Class of 1933 of * * * * * TEN ATTEND CLUB MEETING AT The Boys 4-H Club had a meeting at Vernon Carters home Tuesday evening April 14. Discussion of projects was the main feature of the meeting. Following the meeting, refreshments were served by Mrs. Carter and Denise Wolford. Those present were Charles Elder, Loren Brown, Townsend Brown, M. E. Bruce, Edwin and Earnest Yedlik, Ralph Neff, Virgil Vetter, Horace Schroeder and Edgar Rogers, the leader. * * * * * CARTERS CELEBRATE 15th ANNIVERSARY Friends, neighbors and relatives helped Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Carter celebrate their 15th Wedding Anniversary, Sunday, April 5th. A basket dinner was served at noon and the afternoon was spent playing games and in social talk. The guests presented Mr. and Mrs. Carter with a crystal water set. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Holdeman and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Christofferson, also received gifts. * * * * * PERSONALS Miss Leta
Wieskamp of Miss
Alberta Wieskamp who attends college at John and
Tom Flynn of Agnes,
Cecilia and Henry Jensen, and Herbert Schroeder of Margaret
Hahn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Art Hahn, was operated on for appendicitis at * * * * * Listed below is a statement of the condition of FARMERS-MERCHANTS SAVINGS BANK Total Assets . . . . $606,676.65 Capital stock . . . Surplus & Reserve $57,157.31 Other Liabilities $549,519.34 * * * * * A GOOD CAR HAS GOOD BRAKES GET YOURS RELINED & ADJUSTED AT CHOWN MOTOR CO. * * * * * RURAL SCHOOL NOTICES Lacey: Pupils from Lacey having perfect attendance for the 8th month are Clarence and Marion Wilkerson, Raymond Arnold, Mary Jane, Warren and Jean Porter, Frances and LaVon Bonebrake and Cecil and Opal Fox. The pupils of Lacey enjoyed a treasure hunt Friday April 10. The second grade is making a circus. The third
grade gave a “peep” show in connection with the study of Visitors at
Lacey recently include Aubrey Daedlow, Junior The
children of Last month Jane Kirchner had 100% daily perfect test papers in spelling. The pupils
of The lower grades are finishing their booklets on “Signs of Spring”. Each child drew a picture representing different signs of spring. The teacher and pupils plan a Wiener Roast as soon as they finish raking the yard. Willard and Donald Rathjen have been absent due to illness. Roger Hanft, a new pupil, is in the 5th grade. We have only 5 pupils now. * * * * * NICHOLS & MUSCATINE Equipped to haul Anything, anywhere Daily trips to St. Paul & Chicago. Phone, Nichols 82 * * * * * TOWN NEWS LEONARD BRUGMAN,
ORDAINED TO PRIESTHOOD Mr. Leonard
Brugman, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Brugman, was ordained to the Priesthood on
Sunday April 26th, by Bishop Rohlman at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Rev. Brugman sang his first Solemn Mass at St. Mary’s Church in Nichols on Monday, April 27. Last evening, April 27, the St. Mary’s Congregation held a program in Rev. Brugman’s honor in the High School Auditorium, to which the public was invited. * * * * * DELTA ALPHA CLASS HOLDS BAKE The Delta Alpha Class of the Christian Church met at the home of Mrs. Walter Cullins with Marie Borgstadt as assistant hostess, Tuesday April 21. Plans were made for the bake sale held later. The story of “Lazarus” was read, after which followed a social hour. Refreshments were served to the following: Eileen Birker, Neva Borgstadt, Rev. M. Hargiss, Alberta Kelley, Edna Kirchner, Ora Nichols, Elsie Pruess, Anna Reynolds, Sarah Whitlock, Marie Borgstadt and Mrs. Cullins. The next meeting will be held at the home of Edna Kirchner on May 4 with Berniece Hillyer and Eileen Birker as assisting hostesses. * * * * * PRESENT THREE ACT PLAY The West Liberty Community players presented “The Heathers at Home”, a three act comedy, at the Nichols School Auditorium Saturday evening, April 18. Entertainment between acts was furnished by the West Liberty Sweethearts and the Nichols Sodbusters. The creditable performance was attended by a small audience. * * * * * Mr. and Mrs. Bellamy were party guests at the home of Supt. and Mrs. John Moorman at Winfield last Wednesday evening. RUTHIAN CLASS HOLDS APRIL MEETING AT BELLAMY HOME The Ruthian
Sunday School Class of the After the business was taken care of, the girls and Mrs. Bellamy and Ann Pike called at the home of Edna Hesser, who then showed the girls her collection of china and glassware. She also displayed her quilts, in which she takes great pride. Other items of dining room and kitchen equipment were also exhibited. The table was properly set for a formal dinner. The following girls were present: Betty Pike, Jean and Kathryn Elder, Luetta Pike, Ethel Smith, Dorothy Dedrick, Marjorie Thompson, Margaret Fox, Sylvia Stephens, Hazel Heizer, Norma Hummel, Margaret Holdeman, Ethel and Genevieve Hillyer. * * * * * MRS. MAY SCHOTT DIES Funeral
services were held for Mrs. May Schott, sister of Mrs. Burt Poole, Tuesday
April 14. The rites were held in the The death of Mrs. Schott was caused by an attack of influenza. Death occurred at the Burt Poole home in Nichols. * * * * * IRA PIKE OPENS NEW STORE Ira Pike opened a new grocery store in the Chas. Elder building Saturday, April 25. * * * * * ONLY FAIRBANKS-MORSE REFRIGERATORS Offer you complete Satisfaction. See them and Buy them At POOLE & CHOWN CO. * * * * * FROM PILL PUSHING TO CATCHING BASS The same hands that guide a knife in a delicate operation, grasp a fishpole in recreation. Such is the hobby of Dr. V. O. Muench, who not only supplies himself pleasure but also palatable meals in his pursuit of it. His nerves, stretched to the breaking point, are soothed by the metallic click of the reel in casting. The doctor’s fishing outfit is complete in every detail. Muench’s first skill was developed on a casting reel, and in connection with this sport, he has a wide assortment of lures from bass orenos to bacon rinds. Later his attention turned to fly fishing, and at the present he is a master of this art. This truly “Isaac Walton” has valuable poles and automatic reels, and many a bass has fallen prey to his flies. He has an eye to good equipment, as can be seen from an examination of his collection. This would be expected by his many patients who profit by the modern equipment Dr. Muench uses in his profession. That a workman is only as good as his tools is the doctor’s theory. * * * * * NICE BOXES OF CANDY FOR MAY 10th MOTHER’S DAY RICE CAFÉ * * * * * FEATURES HURRY, HURRY, HURRY This is the season of hustle and bustle, hurry & scurry. Especially do the seniors come under this heading. First it was invitations and calling cards. Then pictures. Now the big question is what to wear for the Junior Senior Banquet. The four senior girls, and the juniors too, are furiously, or have furiously, looked thru catalogues, gone to Davenport, Muscatine, Iowa City and numerous other places, to find a dress for the banquet. The next items of importance will be the music festival, play day, baccalaureate, the senior play, and finally graduation All these will follow in swift succession. But after it is all over, the seniors can settle down for a peaceful summer and rest to their heart’s content. * * * * * A SOCIAL CLIMBER CAN GET NOWHERE Oscar Toad was well known to his kind as a social climber. He was never content to remain in the same status as his friends. To go to school became an active ambition of his. It would have been safer and happier for Oscar, had he stayed with those who loved him. For his fool hardiness, Oscar was taken to school, chloroformed and operated on by amateur doctors. This was done just to permit the science class to observe the heart beat. Alas, poor Oscar, a victim to science, has paid the penalty. * * * * * NIT: “Do you work in a shirt factory? WIT: “Yes.” NIT: “Why aren’t you working today?” WIT: “We’re making nightshirts this week.” NICHOLS LUMBER CO. See us for feeds That make chicks Grow like weeds NICHOLS PRODUCE * * * * * LOCAL 7 LONG DISTANCE CALLS NICHOLS MUTUAL TELEPHONE CO. * * * * * BRIEF SENIOR GLIMPSES Continuing the interviews started in our last issue, more seniors have been contacted for this issue. Edna Earl was the next senior in line. Edna is twenty one years of age. Her hobby is collecting poetry. Two authors, representing different generations, are her favorites, William Shakespeare and Richard Halliburton. Edna has a
yen for English as her favorite subject, and her ambition is to travel,
especially in Her favorite color and flower are lavender and lily of the valley. Our next Senior was Kathryn Elder, seventeen, going on eighteen. Sewing and reading are her hobbies, and her favorite author is Bess Streeter Aldrich. Her most liked school subjects are journalism and speech. Kathryn’s big ambition is to become a secretary, for which she is going to prepare by taking a business course. Brown is Kathryn’s favorite color, and sweet pea her flower. The next senior to be interviewed was Margaret Holdeman. She told us she landed in this old world 17 years ago. She has a favorite pastime, fancy sewing. As to her selection of an author, she said she likes them all, from Shakespeare to Zane Grey. Her favorite school subject is Physics. Margaret would like to take a business course to prepare her for her future work. She likes red as a color, and the rose is her flower. Between mouthfuls of candy, Loyd “Pete” Hahn gulped that he was seventeen years of age. Duck hunting is his favorite and most discussed hobby. Stories of the northwest by his most liked author, James Oliver Curwood, hold his attention. For his favorite school subjects, he tells us that they are Physics and Business English. As for his ambition for the future, he is going to be a farmer so he can hunt ducks. Blue is Pete’s favorite color and the lily his favorite flower. When I happened to contact Harold Schmitt, another senior, he seemed very busy, but he decided he could give me a minute or two of his time. Harold has blue eyes, brown hair, and is five feet ten inches tall. I discovered he was 16 years old, the youngest in his class. His favorite hobby is hunting, but he remarked that it was terribly unsuccessful. He enjoys reading Harold Bell Wright’s stories. Speech seems to be his choice of school subjects. “To be a successful doctor”, Harold said, when I asked him what his ambition was. The color blue, seems to appeal to him. “Roses are prettiest, although they have thorns”, Harold answered when I asked him his coice of flowers. * * * * * SPORTS LOCAL YOUTH PROVES TO BE A VERY NEWSY INDIVIDUAL There is an old journalistic saying that names make news; and if this be true, our unblemished municipality is indeed endowed with a very newsy individual. Mr. Ralph Borgstadt’s hobby of collecting autographs all began with the signature of one Andrew W. Mellon. Since that time the name of many a celebrity, especially in the field of sports, has found a place in his files. Many of these heroes seem to be very shy and it often requires a registered or a special delivery letter to get in touch with them. But Borgstadt’s perseverance seldom fails, and he usually gets his man. From the puglilistic world have come the names of Joe Louis and Jack Dempsey, while Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Charlie Gerringer, and Pepper Martin, all of baseball fame, have their places in the files. Not to be outdone is the game of football. From the past, memories of the “Galloping Ghost”, Red Grange, still linger. Nearly every All-American of the latest season has added his signature. Jay Berwanger, Bobby Grayson, Bobby Wilson, Gomer Jones, J. C. Wetzel, Millner and Moscrip are among his favorite autographs. But as his collection grows, Ralph secretly plans that one day, his name will be rated with these, and that his “John Henry” will be found in autograph collections. By John Loeb. * * * * * BASEBALL STARTED 14 BOYS REPORT With the coming spring, comes the All American sport, baseball. Coach Bruce announced practise, and 14 boys reported to the first session, April 13. Because of cold weather, only 3 practises had been held prior to the first game. With the coming of warmer weather, Coach Bruce hopes to bring the boys into top form. A five game schedule has been arranged as follows, altho
the play off to determine the April 21 – Lone Tree here
April 28 – May 5 - Lone Tree there
May 8 – May 12 – Letts here * * * * * TEAM CAPTAINS CHOOSE BOYS FOR KITTENBALL RACE Kittenball, the last of a series of Physical Training activities, has been inaugurated. The boys have been divided into three teams and will play every Tuesday and Thursday. The Captains & Teams Les Pike John Loeb L. Brown K. Vetter E. Schmitt V. Vetter H. Kirkpatrick C. Elder L. B. Smith LaV. Richter L. Harder R. Kirkpatrick H. Schmitt H. Elder P. Elder R. Hillyer L. Ulch V. Carter L. Hollenbeck L. Milder M. Barnhart R. Neff * * * * * Independent fans – get your ball team ready. School and Home Day has been set for May 18, and that means a ball game. * * * * * Dr. V. O. Muench, M. D. Office hours 8 to 10 A.M. 2 to 4 P.M. and 7 to 8 p.m. Sundays by appointment only. * * * * * Now is the time! Here is the place to get that new HAYES corn planter popular for its years of service. FRED Implement Shop * * * * * LONE TREE WHIPS NICHOLS 10 – 2 Locals Enter Game With Only Three Short Practises With only three practises preceding the game, the In spite of the defeat, the boys showed much improvement over the work of last fall, Brown and P. Elder giving greater strength to the infield. The inability to hit with men on bases was a main factor in the downfall of the locals. Schragg of Lone Tree had the game well in hand at all times, while Vetter for Nichols was effective in the early innings. The Box Score
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