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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1924
Page
5
Report on the first evening of practice for temporary girls basketball teams. Seniors defeat juniors 8 to 19 and freshmen by two points. twenty five girls participate as fundamentals are taught by Dean Ruth Greene and others.
At a girls meeting on Wednesday, November 712, Miss Smith outlined gymnastic exercises for those not interested in organized games. Weekday sessions are set aside for floor work and other drills. Baseball, volleyball, and basketball are the games planned, with baseball and volleyball already progressing.
M. T. H. S. fans celebrate a season of strong showings. Garfield game thrills the crowd while the team defeated many opponents including a 41-0 romp over Casey and a 3-0 victory in a Terre Haute tilt.
Marshall Township High School publishes the M. T. H. S News with 1922 postal filing and a 50 cent semester price. Editor details include Eleanor Snavely and Roy Baird among staff. features include honor system and improved extracurriculars.
The piece contrasts dragging work with glory and stresses grit and perseverance. It argues success comes from completing small, unseen tasks behind the curtain, not from fame.
The school commends the Marshall Chamber of Commerce Band and local supporters for backing a tough schedule and a standout team. Doc Bright leads the band at every game, both home and away, with the community filling stands during key matchups. Plans for next season and a continued push for basketball success are outlined.
Marshall won 167 to 34 over opponents, led by Kannamacher with 48 points and Claypool with 43. Eight players scored, with touchdowns, field goals, and extra points highlighting a teamwork centered season, and manager Roy Baird praised for support.
An All valley football team was selected by Coach Brown on Wednesday morning December 3. The list includes Tharp Robinson Clatfelter Wiley Ray Bicknell Dimer Garfield Magnabosco Clinton Kannamacher Marshall Gelsert Marshall Sockler Marshall Graham Clinton McCreary Bicknell Cook Brazil with honorable mentions Fitzsimmons Garfield Fancher Casey Claypool Marshall Smitley Marshall Lafcone Wiley Bennett Linton.
The Dramatic Club held its regular meeting December 1 at the high school, admitting sophomores Virginia Knipe Parilee Hurst June Metz Ruth Carpenter and Justin Smithcamp. Permanent officers were elected Jordie Lewis president Evelyn Hunt vice president Augusta O Neal secretary Roy Baird treasurer Joseph Eugene Malloy sergeant at arms. The club plans a stunt before assemblies and class entertainment at each meeting.
At a boarding house the fellow residents hosted a farewell shower for Mr. LaRue after he paused meals. They presented many small gifts with verses to express their appreciation and invited him to dine again to share in the sentiment.
Tete a Tetes with Eitel and Lucille Craig in West Union Thursday. Numerous names listed visited Terre Haute, Martinsville, Casey, Paris, and other towns over the Thanksgiving weekend, attending games, shows, and family gatherings.
The Tilden Tech Times notes a father's and son's night at Tilden school with fathers meeting instructors. Charleston high school juniors held a carnival Saturday November 15 described as a big success with unique attractions and ideas for the upcoming MMHS arrival in January.
Basketball practice started on December 1 with the first game against Wiley on December 12 in Terre Haute. The 1924-25 schedule lists dates and towns including Paris, Marshall, Hutsonville, Casey, Martinsville, Kansas, Oblong, Danville, Robinson, and Lawrenceville with multiple games through February.
The high school Latin Club held an impromptu Wednesday program December 3 with poems by Mary Stephenson titled In the Usual Way, a recitation from Uncle Josh by Milton Dickens, a Latin translated song O Bernarde by seven girls, and a burlesque by Wm. Rector Spartarus to the Gladiators. The club split into three sections to present stunts and then announced immediate dues payment.
About 400 delegates from across Illinois gathered in Urbana for the press association conference. The Friday night jamboree at the Woman's Building featured dancing and socializing with hot dogs and coffee served afterward. Saturday afternoon luncheon in the Wesley Foundation Great Hall included entertainment by a blue singer and dancer and prize announcements for publications.
Friday morning November 7 Mr Colbert outlined plans for the student council. The council will include the presidents of student organizations editors in chief of school publications and a class delegate from each class. Seniors Herman Geisert Juniors Dorothy Jovans Sophomores Wooster? Wilbur Clarks win delegates.
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