Coach Martin Presents Lester 19 Boys
The 1926 football season closed with Coach Martin presenting letters and sweaters to the team. Seniors and underclassmen chose different color sweaters, with stripes indicating years on varsity. Monograms and a watch chain were given, while a trainer received a monogram.
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Martin
Fred Reglin
Solicoh
Davis
Carlos Stewart
Carl Kuhn
Jot Malloy
Granville
Geisert
Russell
Walter Shotts
Harold Smith
Carl Barkley
Carl Lucan
Dwight Martin
Dan Fawley
Chester Buckner
Noland
Johnson
Junior ‘McGee
Eugene Taylor
Dean Findley
William Rector
Lawrence’ Lewis
George Eitel
Doc” Davis
Plane Typewriting Students Win Proficiency Certificates
In the Underwood and Remington typewriting tests held November 15 1925 pupils earned Certificates of Proficiency. Underwood test recipients include Loraine Nelson Willina Wiser Bessie Tapscott. Remington test recipients include John Black Joy Maurer Gertrude Kuckle Willina Wiser.
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Underwood and
Remington
Underwood
Loraine Nelson
Willina. Wiser
Bessie Tapscott
John Black
Joy Maurer
Gertrude Kuckle
Willina Wiser
Final Debate Tryouts Held At Regular Club Meeting
Final tryouts were held Monday evening at 7 30 for the debating squad. Marie McDaniel Pearl Baker Caroline Murphy Virgil Claypool William Rector Paul Shepherd Bernard Myles and Faye Findley were chosen as the squad. Two alternates will be chosen. The squad began work Tuesday. Freshman semester debating teams will be organized and coached by George Taubeneck to prepare for next year.
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Marie McDaniel
Pearl Baker
Caroline Murphy
Virgil Claypool
William Rector
Paul Shepier
Bernard Myles
Faye Findley
Dt Thas
George Taubeneck
Lyceum Players Final Number at High School Show
The Chicago Lyceum Players present the last program of their course in the high school assembly tonight. The group is acclaimed as one of the best entertainers in the city.
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Lyceum
Gerstmeyer Upsets Marshall in 57 to 20 Victory
Gerstmeyer of Terre Haute showcased a strong basketball style to defeat Marshall 57 to 20. The home team displayed a rapid, cohesive attack while Marshall struggled with teamwork and timing throughout the game.
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Gerstmeyer
Terre Haute
Witte
Marshall
Quimet
Malloysen
Percy Ruechkner
Tarrivo Sorkler
Jones
Strat Juncenu
Oblong
M T H S Emphasizes Honor System and Higher Scholarship
The report outlines a higher level of scholarship at M T H S with a new athletics platform termed Zoom. It advocates the Honor System, better extra-curricular activities, and a courteous student body to elevate school spirit.
Editorial Study Vacation Ends and Study Attitude
The piece urges resuming studies with a positive spirit, claiming success hinges on our attitude toward it. It encourages hard study to raise grades and profit in the end, noting it’s not too late to make a New Year’s resolution to study harder.
Don’t Be a Grouch A Misterious Moral on Mood Sharing
The piece urges readers to avoid spreading gloom among friends and explains how a cheerful demeanor improves social bonds. It notes that persistent grouchiness harms respect and friendships, and that positive words and smiles yield worthwhile rewards despite effort.
Basket Ball Tale Highlights Local Match
A lively account describes a local basketball game featuring the Basketers against Caseys Baby Basketeers. The write up praises the team’s skill and energy with vivid, period style language.
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Caseys Baby Basketeers
Ladder shadows and heights puzzle from Harrisburg Patriot
A reader puzzle asks how high a person would be if a ladder is placed on a mark and the shadow lengthens with distance. It queries heights when shadow lengths reach 20 30 and 60 feet and asks the needed ladder height.
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MT H S Orchestra Broadcast From Station WJBL
The MT H S orchestra will broadcast from WJBL in Decatur on Saturday February 27 from 9 30 to 11 00. The program will include at least ten numbers plus vocal and instrumental solos. Directed by N F Garvey the group has grown quickly and often supports basketball games and plays.
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Mt.hs
WJBL
Decatur
Hlinets
Decatur High School
MT H
N. F Garvey
Knick Knacks Sparks Violent Retort in Barside Encounter
A street exchange escalates into violence after a rival taunts Knick Knacks. One man allegedly injures another, prompting an admission that the foe was hospitalized. Police investigation underway.
What Would Happen If Jot Malkey Arrived On Time
A collection of schoolroom quips and snippets about punctuality assignments reading outside, confidence, and notebooks. Characters include Miss Bassett, Walter Booth, Robert Mattis, Jot M, and Fern Lucan with various classroom exchanges and tardiness remarks.
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Jot Malkey
Miss Bassett
Walter Booth
Robert Mattis
Bill Dixon
Student shoulder stance corrective note for even gaze
A caption notes a student leaning on one elbow and looking to the right. It suggests he should rest on both elbows to view either direction with equal ease.
Thoreau Critique Laments Delicate Taste Oversimplified
In a measured critique, the writer argues criticism lacks justice and serenity and that readers favor a precise critique of the poet's hope rather than his broader work. The tone emphasizes the tension between refined taste and authentic literary value.
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Thoreau
Oxalic Acid in Rhubarb Poison Risk Noted
The note explains that rhubarb contains oxalic acid and, when eaten in excess, can act as a poison. The warning is attributed to a Science Service report.
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Science Service
Rights and Duties Quote by Roogevrelt
The quote argues no person has a real right or privilege unless tied to a duty to perform. It asserts every entitlement arises from obligation and service to duties.
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Roogevrelt
Rather Exclusive Wisdom Preserved by the People
An Atlanta Constitution fragment notes that wisdom endures with the public and resists ostentation. It hints at a broad message about collective judgment and lasting values amid clever cliques.
Pacific Highway Longevity Runs From British Columbia To Mexico
The longest continuous paved road in the United States is described as the Pacific highway extending from British Columbia to Mexico. It notes a single break in the hard surfacing for a short distance in northern California.
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United States
British,’ Columbia
Mexico
California
Pinneford Debuts in New York in 1870 at Standard Theater
The item notes Pinneford, celebrated as many successors, first appeared in the United States at the Standard theater in New York City in 1870. It mentions Thomas Whitten as the original Little Buttercup.
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Pinneford
United States
Standard Theater
New York City
Thomas Whitten
Dramatic Club Meets and Exam Week Schedule
January 11 at 7 30 p.m. Dramatic Club meeting. January 12 semester examinations begin with basketball at Charleston. January 16 first semester closes with basketball at Robinson.
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Charleston
Robinson
Toledo
Theo
Charleston Viere
Township Talk Highlights Vacation Spotting
Local notes list residents and visitors across Indiana towns during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Names include Mr and Mrs Hornbrook in Westfield Fred Pennington in Indianapolis Paris Martinsville Terre Haute and Martinsville along with numerous social visits and gatherings through December 31.
Alumni Notes Reflect Local College and Town Alumni Visits
Inez Dean and Marie Dawson both class of 1922 from Charleston spent a weekend with Mabel Wright and Esther Wright in 1923. Roy Baird Ralph Knipe Austin Claypool Dale Davison Dorig Wallis Louise Deaner and Helen Baird also from Illinois spent holidays at home. Sylvia and Bessie Wright of Chicago vacationed near West Union for Christmas. Herman Gelisert 1925 and George Fredenberger 1924 of Butler College visited Marshall during holidays. Ray Kannamacher 1925 and Louis Ferris 1923 of Franklin College spent vacation at home. Kathryn Trefz of Charleston Teachers College stayed two weeks with her parents. Evelyn Hunt 1925 of Terre Haute was home for Christmas and New Year. Mildred 1922 and Genèvieve Washburn 1924 visited their mother Mary Washburn. Miss Rose and Venna Finkbiner hosted the E. L. G. E. watch party. MH S alumni list includes Inez and Dorothy Dean and many others. Mildred Spotts 1924 and Myrtle Davidson 1924 entered Terre Haute Normal on Monday. Raymond Hawker 1920 of Ferrisburg spent vacation with his parents John and Mrs Hawker.
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Roy Baird
Ralph Knipe
Austin Claypool
Dale Davison
Dorig Wallis
Louise Deaner
Helen Baird
Illinois
Sylvia
Bessie Wright
Chicago
West Union
Herman Gelisert
George Fredenberger
Butler College
Marshall
Ray Kannamacher
Louis Ferris
Franklin College
Oblong Quintet Edges Through Rough Home Game
The Oblong quintet won a tight fast contest at home Tuesday night despite steady defense by Marshall. Sackler led with 13 points while Harmon’s breakaway runs energized the team. Scoring included Sockler 5, Manhart 3, Harmon 4, and others with multiple baskets. refs were Hendrickson.
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Marshall
Neight Malle
Sackler
Harmon
Eight Essentials for Healthy Schoolhouses in 1935
A 1935 Western Newspaper Union feature argues for eight core schoolhouse provisions including ample light and air from left rear windows, 68 degree heating with a thermometer in each room, safe tubed wells for drinking water, individual cups, clean wash facilities with towels and soap, sanitary toilets, regular physician supervision, and desks that promote natural posture. It warns that absence of these basics makes any building merely decorative.
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Upbil
Newspaper Union
Moon Weight and Stadium Capacity Question
A 200 pound man on Earth would weigh zero pounds on the moon, raising a hypothetical question about how many men weighing 200 pounds on the moon the Illinois stadium could hold. If the Illinois Athletic Association priced by weight, revenue from a Chicago game would depend on spectators weighing moon-weight at 4000 dollars per ton.
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W. L
Illinois Stadium
Tlinois Athletic Association
Chicago
Thalian Society Presents First Play at Theatre
The Thalian Society staged The Whole Town's Talking by the MTHS Dramatic Club over two Dec 17 18 at the theatre. Cast includes Simmons Rector as mastermind, Letty Lythe by Ruth Carpenter, Don Swift by Sam Prevo, Roger Shields by Bernard Myles, with intermissions featuring dances, song, and a high school orchestra performance. Proceeds partly fund the Junior banquet and the Dramatic Club.
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Pythian Theatre
The
Dramatic Club
MTHS
Simmons
William Rector
Fred Reglin
Chester Binny
Virginia Knipe
Mr Simmons
Ethel Simmons
Elizabeth Rhoades
Chester
Letty Lythe
Ruth Carpenter
Donald Swift
Sam Prevo
Letty
Roger Shields
Bernard Myles
Ethel
Annie
June Metz
Lila
Mildred Craig
Sally
Dave Forsythe
Mrs Jackson
Mary Davison
Sandusky
Chester Bilon
Cas
Imp
Louie Foley
Thera
Hull House leader Jane Adams speaks on youth at deans conference
Jane Adams of Hull House presents The Spirit of Youth Today. She notes widespread over-conformity among youths across nations and says youths adopt others opinions as standards. Time context shapes these views, with conversations focused on light topics.
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Jane Adams
Hull House
Miss Adams
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