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THE SHAWSWICK Published by Shawswick High School November 10, 1933 VICTIMS: WILLIAMS, BROWNSTOWN, AND OOLITIC SYSTEM Edwin Simon This month, ye Editor is concerned with the very skimpy crowds in attendance at Shawswick basket-ball games. The poor attendance at ball games is not due to poor sportsmanship of the team; they are known to play a hard fair game. At least the opposing teams think so, even though there are some “perpetual pessimists” in the crowd. It is known to all, who have seen a schedule, or witnessed a game, that the small gate receipts are not due to weak opposition. Atmosphere—that intangible feeling of excitement and interest, is not entirely as it should be. One cannot blame the spirit of rivalry, as it is very pronounced, and does more to create an exciting tension than anything else. The “battle spirit” is also very obvious. The yell leaders are improving daily but our yelling is getting worse. The atmosphere which attracts better crowds can be created by more SYSTEMATIC pep on the part of students. We have plenty of individual pep, that is plenty of boom voiced wise-crackers who wish to amuse the crowd by themselves but generally bore them instead. SYSTEMATIC PEP is what we need. Let us cooperate. Let us follow our yell leaders in the assembly and in the gym. Let us yell TOGETHER. THE STATE FAIR SCHOOL Dorothy McKnight Each county of the state sends a 4-H Club girl as a representative and for training for leadership to the State Fair School each year. The trip is financed by the Lawrence County Product Show and awarded on basis of achievement. As a winner in 1932 I went to Indianapolis on Aug. 25 and returned Sept. 8. There were one hundred and thirty-five girls who were divided into six groups with an honor girl as a leader of each. We lived as one large family. Each group did certain tasks and cooked delicious meals. We attended Food Preparation, demonstration and dishwashing classes daily. There were the Health Laundary and Home Furnishings classes which were very interesting. The sewing classes which made 135 dresses for the Red Cross to distribute to the poor. The Dramatics Club gave short plays for entertainment. There were lectures given on “Making History Interesting”, “Good Taste in China”, “Latest Fashions”, “Best Manners”, “In Society”, “Care of the Skin”, and “Junior Leadership”. The classes were held from 6 A.M. and to 4 P.M. From four to five O’clock we could see the Fair. In the evenings the State Fair Girls and 4-H Club boys marched into the Coliseum and enjoyed their programs. (cont. P. 2 col. 12) THREE WINS, ONE LOSS The Georgemen opened their season by defeating Williams 49 to 21 in a game characterized by rough playing both physically and tactically. Twenty-nine personal fouls were marked up wit each team losing two men by personal route. Shawswick seconds started the double triumph by taking the long end of a 30 to 17 contest. Shawswick eased by Brownstown 17 to 9 in a tight defensive battle. The victory is the first in four years from that team. The Shawswick defense appeared exceptionally tonight, Brownstown not getting a shot for the first six minutes of the game. The visitor scored only two points in the last half and those via foul route. A little retouching of offensive and Shawswick will be a real contender for high honors. Coach Hoffar’s Mitchell Bluejackets knew they had earned a game when they nosed out the Georgemen 17 to 14. Albert Mitchell was high scorer of the game despite of a sprained ankle. Sickening misses on closes-in shots by Shawswick largely explains our first defeat. Oolitic, our intra-township rivals, fell to the tune of 22 to 15 in another red hot contest. The work of Cooper and Mitchell was outstanding but only furnished a setting for a splendid defensive game by John Stipp. |
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5 STAFF EDITOR Edwin L. Simon NEWS EDITOR Robert Pitman ASSISTANT Dorothy McKnight Sports Editor Russell Mikels ASSISTANT Leon Gardner REPORTERS Anna Roberts Marie McAfee Ed Dodd Dorothy Younger Catherine Cummings Lois Simon Oren Wood Margaret Gardner Lillian Rainey Dorothy Prewitt Mildred Hodges ADVISORS Miss Denny Mrs. Gainey HONOR ROLL The Honor Roll hasn’t many visitors this time. The seventh and eighth came first with foul EACH Mary Bain. Man - ____ is Murphy, Mildred Hobbs, and Geraldine Fields, seventh grade, Mary Armstrong, Mary Fountain, Mae Fultz, Norris Jackson, eighth grade. The Freshman, Sophomores and Seniors were represented with one each. Gretchen Gardner Freshman, Delema Guthrie Sophomore and Dorothy McKnight, Senior. The Juniors seem to have missed being represented at all. Still another peculiarity of it all, is the fact that the boys would be left entirely _____ if it were not for one loyal eighth grade boy, Norris Jackson. SHAWSWICK AT NEEDMORE WILD BOYS OF THE ROAD The pumpkin, false-face season of the year is passed, but memories remain. Tale bearers say that Mr. Buchaner prepared 25, 12-gauge shells with salt in anticipation of a raid on the S.H.S. building and---Ahem! surrounding properties. Not a shot was fired, so son John can shoot his rabbits and salt them all at one effort this winter. The several hours spent in removing stones rodder shocks and other debris etc. from the road are reported to have caused a relapse in Mr. Frank Dodd’s usual sweet temper. A TRADGEDY OF SOUND AND PAINT Br-r-r-r goes the alarm clock. Bump! As Russell Mikels hits the floor at 4:30 in the morning after the night before. Crash? Thud!! as sleepy Russ dashing out to tease milk from Bossy collides with the end gate of a wagon which PRENKISH Halloween revolvers had rolled onto the porch. Slightly bruised but very much awakened, Russell continues around the house to find Nellie erstwhile gray mare, glistening in a fresh coat of green paint. Sadly Russell hums “The old gray mare, she ain’t what she used to be!” Suggestions for a sign: WANTED: Printing jobs. Export with horses. Experience and reference-- Ward Smith. “Say; Moses; how come yo’ is so banged up?” “I was talkin’ when ah should ha’ ben lis’nin.” JOKES Dot Malicote: “What would you do if I should cry?” Boo Woody: “I’d hang out a sign ‘Wet Paint’!” Miss Denny: “I’ll give you just one day to hand in those typing exercises.” Ward Smith: “How about the Fourth of July?” Monk: “Dad we have the latest Ford out, do you know it?” Mrs. Wood: “Yes. It’s usually 3 a.m.” Miss Brown: “Can you operate a typewriter?” Mr. George: “Yes, ma'am, I use the Riblical system.” Miss Brown: “I never heard of it.” Mr. George: “Seek and ye shall find.” Mr. Gainey: “Wh____ ___name one important thing we have ______ we didn’t have one-hundred years ago.” Leon Gardner: ________ Marie McCain: ________true that men ____ kind of women ___ talk a lot bet ____ the other kind _____. John Stipp: “___kind?” DIGNIFIED SENIORS A senior stood ______ railroad track The train was coming fast, The train got off the railroad track And let the SENIOR pass. |
November 10, 1933page 2 NEWS BASKET-BALL DINNER “Generosity is a splendid characteristic,” remarked the basket-ball team as they emerged with plump abdomens from Mr.Collier’s dinner. “Mr. Collier’s liberality is portentous and prodigious”—so sayeth the teachers as they squeezed through the doorway of the Home Economics room. The cause of this feasting was Mr. Collier’s promise of a dinner for the basket-ball squad if they played well against Mitchell and Brownstown. Miss Stipp and her girls served a dandy meal and the boys did it justice. Albert Mitchell and John Stipp were easy winners by about three helpings. TYPEWRITERS REPAIRED The bell rang! The rush was on as twenty-four typing students fought and scrapped over the three remaining typewriters. BUT HARK! No use breaking your neck trying to get a typewriter now, for Mr. Walters and Mr. Shaver carried them off, doctored them back just as good as new! It is simply wonderful to see Miss Denny’s face break into that broad grin as the typewriters click away in unison. And our speed tests have increased by one hundred per cent. Why even Russell Mikels can now write two words with only one error per minute! WIENER ROAST The Agriculture and Sunshine Clubs enjoyed a jolly wiener roast Tuesday, October twenty fourth on the rifle range in the schoolyard. One hundred and eight students and teachers were present. The roaring fire and savory odor of food formed an appealing setting for Shawswick’s first social function of the season. SUNSHINE INITIATION The state of the Shawswick High School was a beautiful scene when the Sunshine Girls gave a very impressive candle light service to initiate twenty-two new members. The new group brings Sunshine membership to a total of sixty members. The whole affair was carried off in the usual tasteful manner of the Club. TEACHER RECEIVES DEGREE Mrs. Louva Child, English and Latin teacher of our school, went to I.U. last summer for a period of six weeks in order that she might receive her A. B. Degree. We wish to congratulate her on her success. (cont. from P. 1 col. 2) We were guests at the Scottish-Rite Cathedral Art Gallery, Ayres Department Store, and the Circle Theatre. The Governor and Agriculture Staff were guests for dinner September fourth. Scholarships to the leading universities of the state were awarded to graduates of high school for their outstanding SENIOR NEWS The great excitement among the seniors last Wednesday was occasioned by the arrival of senior jewelry. The senior typing class has been improving rapidly since installation of improved typewriters. Lillian Rainey and Marie McAfee are now getting thirty-eight words a minute. Result of senior study of free verse: To my teachers: This morning I forgot to wash my neck. Johnny had a haircut! Aunt Sarah’s house is clean? My father is a Dutchman. JUNIOR HEALTH TOUR Thursday morning, November second, Miss Stipp conducted a health tour for her class in that subject. Observation of equipment and processes were made at Johnson’s Creamery, City of Bedford Sediment Basin and Plant and Model Baking Company. In each place the manager accompanied the class and obligingly explained all matters of interest and information. The tour was very successful in aiding pupils to apply book knowledge to practical situations. work. The State Fair Girls departed with a broader education for the betterment of their communities. |
November 10, 1933page 3 SOCIAL ON THE SPOT DEDICATION: I, this scandal monger, do hereby dedicate this column to Edwin Simon’s mustache.........deceased. THEY TELL ME THAT: The prize remark of the month by Virginia Williams who said she would like to run through “Chubby” Keck’s hair, barefoot. Robert Woody has revised the latest song hit “Who’s afraid of the big, bad, BAIR?” It was lucky in a way when Vera (Postmistress) Dowling was moved behind Ed. Simon. Alice Fair likes a certain black haired, brown-eyed boy from Williams---She calls him Eddie. Estes Catlett, with two girls on the string is working for a third, Alice Fair. Lois Simon changes male escorts as often as we change clothes. Robert Inman, everyday heartthrob and Matt Tumey as the big moment on weekends. I always heard that that music goes hand in hand with love but the funniest thing I know of is that Paul Baker brings his radio with him when he comes to see Dorothy Jane Asbell. Dorothy Halicote was asked who she was going with and she said the first one and then another Arthur Meyers is one and Gib. Hawkins is the other. Mr. George and Mr. Gainey have both had their lives threatened in an anonymous note which they received in a way peculiar to teachers. Mary Woody and Mildred Asbell remain in the column marked sold!! Owners: Gene Hall and Jesse McMargue. WHAT BIT JOHN STIPP ON THE UPPER LIP? ---LONGFELLOW. Simon’s mustache might have prevented his freezing this winter but then it might have caused him to fleas up. (sorry, misprint) SENIOR JEWLRY TRANSFERS D. Younger to C. Dowling STARS AND THEIR DOUBLES Bing Crosby---Carl Cummings Schnozzle Durante---Robert Woody Voice of Experience---Anna Roberts John Barrymore---Ed Simon (Minus mustache) Frankenstein---Ed Simon (With mustache) The Panther Woman---Virginia Williams The Forgotten Man---Newspaper Staff Kate Smith---Marjorie Glover Greta Garbo---Betty Henderson (sincere apologies to Garbo) Rin Tin Tin---Anyone with mustache Little??? Orphan Annie---Anna Roberts Mel Ott---Dorothy Younger Carl Mitchell---Marie MacAfee I HAVE SEEN: Gerald Mikels with Frances Underwood (ain’t love grand) Mac Younger with James Clements Louva Fields with Charles Hall Catherine (Blushy) Cummings with Arthur Ragsdale Alice Chase with John Kimbley Delema Guthrie with Kenny Johnson Margaret Brooking with Ralph Fultz Mildred Asbell with Gene Hall (This is not a news item) Mary Ray with Damon McFadden (seeing Mac West) Altha Combs with Bill Miller (steady) Alice Fair with Edgar Roberts Frances Shrout with Kelsie Jones Helen Allen with Ralph Beavers Bob Woody with Ellen Bair Dorothy Asbell with Paul Baker (many times with his radio) Richard Mikels with Marion Dowling Leon Gardner with Edwina Batman (sweet isn’t it?) Anna Root with Bud Allen Gorden Kook with Edith Ray Jaunita Younger visited school Friday afternoon. Virginia Williams held a Halloween party at her house Tuesday night. Games and music were enjoyed by everyone. There were about fifty present. Beulah White attended the “Century of Congress” last weekend. Mary Ponder, Bernice Stigall and Philica Woody visited school Friday. Marie McAfee spent Friday night with Alice Fair |
November 10, 1933page 4 SPORTS BOX SCORES WILLIAMS Player P FG F TP Bowman F 2 1 5 Gee F 3 - 6 McCoy C 1 2 4 Bolton G - 3 3 Bolton G - - - Hendrickson G - 3 3 Totals: 6 9 21 SHAWSWICK Player P FG F TP Mitchell F 6 2 14 Beaver F 4 - 8 Simon C 2 - 4 Stipp G 1 - 2 Mullen G 2 - 4 Graves F 3 - 6 Cooper F 4 2 10 Inman G - 1 1 Totals: 22 5 49 Also played: (S) Pitman, Gutherie. (W) M. Bowman. BROWNSTOWN Player P FG F TP Harmon F - 3 3 Nobely F - - - Sage C 1 1 3 Herman G 1 - 2 Brooks G - - - P. Herman F - 1 1 Totals: 2 5 9 SHAWSWICK Player P FG F TP Mitchell F - 1 1 Beaver F 1 1 3 Simon C - - - Stipp G 3 1 7 Mullen G 1 1 3 Cooper F 1 1 3 Totals: 6 5 17 Also Played: (B) (S). MITCHELL Player P FG F TP D. Ramey F 2 3 7 R. Ramey F 3 1 7 Mundy G - - - Ray G - 1 1 Mann G - - - Craig C 1 - 2 PERCENTAGES BIG FOUR Teams GP GW GL Pct. Needmore 2 2 0 1000 Shawswick 4 3 1 .750 Oolitic 2 0 2 .000 Tunnelton 3 0 3 .000 SHOOTING Players FGT FGM Pct. Graves 4 3 .750 Mitchell 46 14 .304 Beavers 20 6 .300 Cooper 31 7 .226 Simon 15 3 .200 Mullen 16 3 .188 Stipp 33 4 .121 Inman 1 0 .000 Guthrie 1 0 .000 Team Avg. 167 37 .221 FOULS Players FGT FGM Pct. Stipp 3 2 .666 Cooper 2 1 .500 Mitchell 12 4 .333 Team Avg. 17 7 .411 Totals 6 5 17 SHAWSWICK Player P FG F TP Mitchell F 5 - 10 Beaver F - - - Simon C - 1 1 Stipp G - 1 1 Mullen G - 1 1 Cooper F - 1 1 Totals 5 4 14 Also Played: (S) (M) Sanders. PLAYERS INJURED The Georgemen will probably be handicapped Friday night in the Needmore game due to injuries and sickness. Mullen with a sprained ankle, Mitchell with a boil on his ankle, and Simon with a severe cold. SHAWSWICK VS NEEDMORE Beat ‘em,! Georgemen, Beat ‘em! RILHL WOGERS Wal, all i no is jist whut i read in th papurs. Tha aint bin mutch in ‘em this munth ceptin bandits, N.R.A., and thet there Shawswick baskit-ball teem. Sa’, by jiminy! tha must hev a whopin’ gud outfit this yeer, judgin by thu wa tha bin atakin everbudy aroun. The N.R.A. ‘ll probly git ‘em and mak’ em divid up there winins’ same is their doin ours ‘a work now-a-days. Tawkin ‘a the N.R.A. reminds me; at the way Ginrel Hugh Johnsin has bin a houndin Henri Ford. I kin jist tel he’s had to crank one of Henri’s dern lizzies in col’ wether. An i’ll tel u whut, with Fords and bandits runnin’ loose a man’s life aint hisn anymor. Ed (Speed) Dodd allowed tother day thot we wudn’t hev tu wurry about bandits, cause when they git a taste of this heer depression tha’ll be kickin’ down thu dores a they blame ponatenshury tu git bak tu bred an watur. NEEDMORE COLING On Friday night, November 10, the Georgemen will clash with Coach Ingles Needmore Hilltoppers. Needmore and Shawswick are usually on a par and have always been strong rivals. Last year they split halvers, each team winning on its home floor. What say, Georgemen, lets even up the score. Mrs. Finger: I’d like to see Mr. Collier construct a hamburger.” So would we. |