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A School BOYS Thoughts

Our principal of T. Fl. S., man of
brains is he.
He ne'er as yet has used the rod, but
smiles so merrily.
But, you boys, don't think it's fun to
sit in Latin class
And see him frown at naughty boys
and scold that pretty lass.
But now we see another who teaches
frequently;
She makes the tenth grade giggle, the
eighth laugh merrily.
She coaches Thurmont's Volley Team,
she's the one we always see
Marking down our victories, she's
Miss McCaffrey.
And here we have another that every
Freshie knows.
When he keeps the children smiling,
gee! how the morning goes.
His name is Mr.. Trundle, he is some
rare old bird!
He makes us hustle to our seats like
cattle in herd.
And still we have another, the flower
of the school;
In teaching ancient history, she lays
down the golden rule.
Her name, We'll says Miss Shipley; I
think you know the rest
If you do not, she will tell you when
you have history test.
And next comes Mr.. Stull. He's the
leader of our band,
He's the one for r. H. S. He's the
best that's in the land.
He sits upon workbench and tells us
awful tales
OF things that often happen If we
pound our finger nails.
And now here comes Commercial, and
dear Miss Routzahn, too;
| guess We'll all be pretty quiet when
she tells us what to do.
But when she stands you in row up
in Commercial class
She says, "Be good, you awful boy;
you too, you naughty lass"
And now we see Miss Flory, the small
est of them all,
1t makes you grin little bit because
she is so small.
She helps US in our algebra and tells
us all the rules;
Those that do not get their lessons are
nothing short of fools.
Oliver Kipe, '25
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Take Notice, Boys of the Band

In September, 1920, the Thurmont
High School Band, with thirty-three
members, was organized with Prof
Charles C. T. Stull as director. The
boys were all interested, all worked
hard and all felt duly repaid by the
success of the initial performance
March 2, 1921.
Now, boys, it is UP to US to keep
this good work going. Our band has
been progressive so far. This has
been proven by the fact that we play
much more difficult music this year
than we did last. But we can make
our band far better still if we will all
do our best.
The members of our band have band
practice four times a week. Those
who have several miles to come to
school are usually on time, but a few
boys who live right here in town are
almost always late This is careless
ness and lack of interest.
Another defect of our band is that
a few of our members do not even take
their instruments home, and conse-
quently do not practice enough to
play their parts well. We all know
that the only way to become a musi-
clan is by practice. Our band has a
good director and if we do not succeed
it is our own fault.
Boys, it is up to you to make the
band success. Get up earlier in the
morning so you can be at band prac
tice at the appointed time. Take your
instruments home and practice until
you can play your parts, and above all
remember that the success of the band
depends upon you Individually.
Donald Fraley
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Christmas Eve

1t was the night before Christmas
and the small family were gathered
around the fire place in their rough
built cabin home in the mountains OF
New Hampshire. The wind was blow
ing and the snow was piling up in the
roads higher than the post-fenees.
The family consisted of man about
forty-five, his wife, pale, sad look
ing woman, and a beautiful child
about ten years old. None of them
had spoken for long time, when at
last the silence was broken by the
father. He spoke in low broken tones
to his wife and said, 81 just wonder
where our boy can be this awful
night"
The thought had been with them
all all the evening. Their boy had a
year before answered his country's
call and had enlisted in the service.
He had gone across the sea with the
other boys to fight, and to give his
life if need be for his country. Now
that peace had been declared and Don
aid had not returned home and had not
been heard from for long time, they
feared the worst, but neither the faith
er nor the mother would put the
thought into words.
At last the mother looked up from
her knitting with tears streaming
down her cheeks, and falteringly re-
piled, 'Maybe-maybe he is on his
way home, and maybe-maybe he is
still over there
Lucille, the little ten year old
daughter, looking up hastily, saw the
tears streaming down her mothers
cheeks. "Never mind, Mother, Donny
will soon be home to US all again; you
know he always could take care of
himself" she said in soothing voice.
The mother, scarcely knowing what
to say, resumed her knitting. Out
side the wind howled around the cabin
anu IIic pine UouSIlSJ CoNCicu Will
snow, blew against the window panes.
The mother laid aside her knitting and
gathering the child in her arms, she
rocked back and forth in front of
the fire place.
"'Twas a night like this so many
years ago that the Christ-child came
to the manger in Bethlehem, his par
ents poor, homeless, and neglected.
He had to lead a life of sorrow and
finally die on the cross for humanity's
sake. And yet we complain Of our
lott" She gathered the child closer
in her arms and tried to show her
the comparison. Had not Donald gone
TO fight for humanity, the same hu-
manity for which the Christ-child had
come to save? Could a greater priv
ilege be given anyone? Would not a
boy fighting for cause so just and
noble as this one always come out
victorious one way or the other?
Suddenly a soft rap was heard at
Catoctin clarion., 1921-12-08
The History of the PhilOkalean

The Philokalean Literary Society
composed of the Eighth and Tenth
Grades was organized in 1919 under
the direction of Miss McCaffrey, Miss
McCardell mad Prof. Isanogle and at
the same time that the Ninth and r.
leventh Grades were organizing the
Delta Sigma Society. The first year
the two societies held their meetings
together, and the program was pre-
pared alternately by the societies.
Since the first year the societies
held separate meetings and much bet
ter results have been accomplished.
Last wear five contest meetings We're
held, three of which We're won by the
Philokaleans. With this good show
ing we have begun another year with
Juniors, better equipped to carry on
the work with the help of a large and
capable Eighth Grade. The teachers
in charge of the Philokalean this year
are Miss McCatfrey, Mr. Trundle and
Miss Flory.
So far this year only one contest
meeting has been held, and even
though it was won by the Delta Sig
mas, Philokalean is not discouraged.
Philokalean is very proud Of her
Alumni Association, the class of 1921.
The members of our Alumni are hon
orary members of our society and they
have been a source of great inspira-
ton to us who are still in school. Last
June, when the Alumni Association
was organized our Philokalean Fare
well to the Senior Glass, it was deci-
ded: that the Society hold banquet
each year during commencement week
and that the Society Alumni Associa-
ton present each year gold medal
to the boy or girl doing the best work
for Philokalean during that year. A
side from that our Alumni Associa-
tion presented to us last year beau
1iful green and gold banner. This
has been an inspiration to all our
members, and we hope that at the end
of this year Philokalean again come
out ace-high.
Jeanette Nicodemus
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huge kettle over which presided a
FIJI UhtfIll witch

huge kettle over which presided
flightful witch.
The program for the evening was a
mock athletic meet, which was very
enjoyable to those participating and
very amusing to the spectators.
Following this was a grand march
during which each was given by the
witch the secret history of his present,
past, or future life.
We were then invited to the dining
room where delicious "eats" were
served.
We Philokaleans wish to express our
sincerest appreciation to the Delta
Sigmas for the jolly good time which
we had together on Halloween.
Edward Foreman
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Can You Imagine
PhilOkalean Alumni News

To the members of the PnIlokalean
Literary Society
The Philokalean Alumni Associa-
tion sends a hearty greeting and best
wishes to you for successful year of
literary work. Last year the two lit
erary societies were inaugurated and
very gratifying results were accom-
plished.
From their very beginning there
grew up a friendly rivalry which was
largely responsible for the splendid
work done. By dint of hard work
and much conscious effort on the part
of it's members, Philokalean equalled
if not surpassed her opponent. This
year there should be no question of
her supremacy. With the large Fresh
man Class and the we'll trained and
loyal Junior Class to choose from,
there should be worked up programs
each week that would rival those of
even higher and larger schools. What
is needed most is some real Philoka-
lean spirit, and this is the way to get
it. Hold mass meetings frequently.
Get some good yells and songs, and on
every appropriate occasion make use
of them. AS never before, let Philo-
kalean continue to take the initiative
in every new movement. And remem-
ber that the Class of '21 is deeply in
terested in Philokalean and is depend
ing upon and expecting her to win
every inter-society contest this school
year.
Paul Kelbaugh, '21
Catoctin clarion., 1921-12-08

The bat, whose wings are a mass
Of nerves, which enable 1t to avoid
objects in flight, is declared by scien-
fists TO he one of the most wonder
full of all animals in it's physical
makeup. 1t is claimed for it that it
has from one to three senses that no
other animal has. SO delicate are the
nerves of its wings and so responsive
to air vibrations that bat can be
blinded and turned loose in room
where several objects are hanging
from the ceiling by cords, and 1t will
fly around them without touching any
object the nerves catching the "feel"
Catoctin clarion., 1921-12-08

room OF auditorium, but be careful
in thy youth for the time will come
unto you, We children of the Thurmont
High School, when you will be reward
ed for your neatness.
Thou shalt not ride thy pony to
Latin class, for he that so doeth will
gallop to dis; ster.
Thou shalt not steal thy neighbor's
lunches, pencils, eraser, and all other
miscellaneous articles that attract the
eye of the G. ccdy.
Thou shalt Hct make of thy French
book an inte linear translation.
Thou shalt rot make of thy study
hall cage for poll parrots, hive for
bees, or a neragerie for the amuse-
melt of the tec cher in charge.
Thou shalt love thy teacher as thy
self. Thou Wilt serve him in the
commercial room, in the office, in the
class room, and in the library; obey
his will and not thine own. Thou
shalt serve him with all thy heart,
with all thy mind, and with all thy
strength. Do this that thy life may
be free from st ok ointment and strap
oil, whilst thou art numbered amongst
us.
We, the Philokalean Alumni, in or
der to form more perfect student
body, insure the teachers tranquility,
and the pupils edifcation, for our
selves and our posterity, do ordain
and establish these Ten Command
ments for the Philokalean Literary
Society.
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of the objects as the bat draws nea-
them. Naturalists in experimenting
with bats have whirled cane over
their heads so rapidly that the cane
appeared to he a misty funnel. On
their heads they wore caps Of vivid
colOrs that bats dislike. and would
frequently fly at. The bats would
rush at them until the whirling cane
was reached. and then dart down,
touch the cap and fly away, passing
between the orbit Of the cane with
out being touched. demonstrating
keenness of observation and delicacy
of speed judgment uneQualed by any
ether living aninal,
Catoctin clarion., 1921-12-08
Nutty Stuff

NutIy SLuu
Why does Mr.. Trundle remind you
of false teeth?
Because he is nearly always out
nights.
In what country was the first dough-
nut baked'
Greece.
Where did the greece" come from?
Turkey.
Biology Teacher-What is the con-
Meeting link between the animal and
vegetable kingdoms?
Bright junior think l know; it's
hash.
History Teacher-What time was
the pyramid age? /
No answer.
Teacher (impatiently)-What time
is it?
Pupil who had been dozing-Ten
minutes of twelve.
Why should John Daniel and Mar
shall buy lanyard?
Because they are Leathermen.
Something New
A boat loaded with coal and light
houses, seen on Chesapeake Bay by
Ethel Creager.
Something New in Traffic
She came from Middletown on the
trolley line.-Maude Spaulding.
Too bad she did not have a pedi-
greed automobile like one of her Delta
Sigma schoolmates.
Algebra Teacher, in dismay-Who
wrote o. X. under that problem when
it hasn't been corrected?
Freshie-Oh, that's Oliver Kipe.
Sweets to the sweet" says Oliver
as he hands Miss Flory chocolate
bar.
Virginia docking at soccer game)-
Oh, look how dirty and full of mud
those boys are. How do you suppose
they will ever get clean?
Updike-Stupid! what do you sup
pose the scrub teams for?
Can You Imagine
Stanley Damuth dancing? Warren
Weller having a date? Harold Mar
tin going quietly through the hall?
Snitz Harbaugh not teasing some
girl? Donald Fraley playing pia-
no? Ethel Crawford in a bad hu-
NOR? Spooney Knott in short trou-
sers? William Sweeney in a good
humor and pleased?
We can't.
Catoctin clarion., 1921-12-08

arant, did better. Owing to this last
fact we give them the Day and we
wish to say that every Philokalean
thinks they won fairly and squarely.
We heartily congratulate them for the
great honor but also wish to warn
them to look out for the future.
Ethel Crawford
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Miss Audrey Wolfe has a position
in New York City. She is also at
tending school at Columbia University
Miss Elizabeth Seton has moved to
Hagerstown where she is taking a rest
from her four years work in High
School.
Miss Charlotte Mcdaniel is en-
ployed by the Greensboro Products
Company.
Misses Mabel Wilhide and Margaret
Weant are students at Maryland State
Normal School.
Miss Kea Weldle is in trimiLs ~
City Hospital, Frederick.
The former Miss Glenna Miller is
now enjoying a happy welded life.
Miss Avita O'Toole is attending col
lege at Mt. St. Joseph's, Emmitsburg.
Mr.. Joseph Mcdaniel is taking
course in electrical engineering at
Gettysburg College.
Mr.. William Manahan is taking a
scientific course at Johns HopA ins
University.
Miss Margaret Ambrose is attend.
ing Pennsylvania Business College,
Pa.
Catoctin clarion., 1921-12-08
A Pair of Brothers

Stanley Damuth is a gay young fool
That very nearly got kicked by mule
Into a harrow the poor boy fell
And he thought for awhile
He was sure in a well.
| laughed and laughed
Till my sides were sore,
Then the blacksmith laughed,
And then he swore
That the mule laughed, too,
But poor old Stan said
BOO! Hoo! Hoo"
Catoctin clarion., 1921-12-08
THURMONT HIGH SCHOOL
THE NEG AP FL o N Z

Published alternately by the Delta
Sigma and the Philokalean Literary
Societies the first and third weeks OF
each month during the school year.
Catoctin clarion., 1921-12-08
PhilOkalean Number
No. 2

Mr.. Leslie Sovocool is entered upon
a theological course in Moravian Col
lege, Bethlehem, Pa.
Mr.. Paul Kelbaugh is going to West
ern Maryland College, Westminster,
Md.
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Too bad Cicero died so soon. If he
had lived till now he might have
learned much from Grady Finch.
Catoctin clarion., 1921-12-08
Philokalean Editorial Staff

Editor-n-Chief Jeanette Nicodemus
Associate Editor Edward Foreman
Nutty Stuff Isabel Sha11ef
Announcement Editor Ethel Blrely
Fiction Editor Gertrude Creager
Snortinp Editor John Boiler
Gossip Ethel CraWlora
Alumni Editor Paul Kelbaugh '2l
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-11-17
Number 20
MOTHER OF DIR. G. s. DYE
DIES OF BURNS RECEIVED

Mrs. M. L. Dye of Marietta, who
was well known here where she had
frequently visited with her son DR..
C. S. Dye and family, died at the
Marietta hospital last Friday after
noon of burns she received Friday
morning. The Marietta Register
Leader had in part the following.
MRS. Dye spent Thursday night
with Mrs. Wellington Brabham, her
neighbor. While the latter was
down stairs preparing breakfast
Mrs. Dyes clothing caught fire from
an open fire place in the bed room.
Mrs. Brabham was attracted by the
screams of Mrs. Dye and ran up
stairs to find her enveloped IN
flames. Mrs. Brabham, assisted by
neighbor succeeded in extinguish-
ing the fire. Mrs. Dye was taken
Immediately to the hospital but
had been burned all over her body
except for small place on her
right hip. Mrs. Dye was born in
Marietta and was II years old.
Her maiden name was Martha L.
Jones. She had resided in Marietta
practically all her life. Her hus-
band died Al years ago. She is sur
vived by two children, DR.. G. S. Dye,
of McConnelsville, and Mrs. Herman
Marquis, of Lima, o.; also four
grandchildren. DR.. Dye arrived
here from McConnelsville, Friday af-
ternoon, shortly after his mothers
DEATH"
The daughter from Lima, and
members of DR.. Dyes family went
to Marietta later, attending the fu-
neral which was held Sunday. Bur-
ial was made in the Mound cemetery
at Marietta
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-11-17
All Day Meeting at Duncan Falls

On Armistice Day an all day meet
ing of the Duncan Falls W. G. T. u.
was held at the home of Mrs. j. c.
Melick. Quite a number were pres
ent. The forenoon was spent social
ly. At noon two minutes were OBJ
served in silent prayer as a tribute
of love to the fallen heroes, after
which bountiful dinner was served
and enjoyed. In the afternoon the
meeting was called to order by the
president Mrs. Rose Davidson. Af-
ter the devotional and business
session, a report of the state conven-
tion held at Toledo, was given by
Mrs. NJ M. Reasoner of GAINESVILLE.
A vote of thanks by the society was
afterward given to Mrs. Reasoner
for her splendid report. Two select
readings wore given by Miss Beatrice
Melick and two by Mrs. Reasoner,
all of which were hignly enjoyed.
The meeting closed with the usual
benediction.
The next meeting will be held the
second Friday in December, at the
home of Mrs. Alice Wilhelm.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-11-17
New Co. Basket Ball Team

A new basket ball team here will
be one of the results of the new Ma
tional guards just organized. The
players will include those who have
played on the M. & M. high. Judg-
ing from the material available,
prospects are good for the best
team in this part Of the state. The
uniforms are white trimmed with
purple. On the Jersey is the insig-
MIA big 80" inside which is the let
ter I'M" and underneath which is
the number of the company "124."
We understand the games will be
played on Wednesday nights. Those
most likely to be on the team are:,
Murray Bingham, Howard and
Francis Deedrick, Herbert and Har-
ry Lewis, Robert King, Walter
Clark, and Ralph Dunnington.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-11-17
Council Proceedings

The council met Nov. II. Their
more important transactions follow:
A resolution passed on the death
of Mayor c. r. Brent, which appears
elsewhere in this issue.
A communication was received
from G.. e. Newton, post office In
spector, requesting the village to re-
imburse Chas. A. Gaylord, postmas-
ter, for furniture and fixtures pur-
chased from former postmaster E..
A. Tayler.r The council reserved ac-
tion on same till next regular meet
ing of council. .
Among the bills ordered paid was
one to H. D. Curtis for final esti-
mate on East street improvement,
of $1,894.89. Same for extra labor
cutters, $635.1O.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-11-17
COURT HOUSE NEWS
COMMON PLEAS

The case of Frank Thompson and
Lee Vanfossen VS.. Newburn Yarnell,
began here before a jury, Wednes-
day, and will likely consume the
greater part of today. The action
grew out of a transaction when
Yarnell sold % head of sheep to
Thompson and Vanfossen. The lat
ter allege that the sheep had foot
rot. Plaintiffs attached certain
of defendants property for dam
ages in the sum of about $500.
There are three women on the
jury-Mrs. Belle Clifford, Penn;
Mrs. Ida Taylor and Mrs. Jennie
Donahue of this place.
PROBATE COURT
VIM. A. Huffman has been ap-
of Sarah A. Brown, late of Marion
township.
The will of Fred Dearinger has
been admitted to probate. Geo. w.
Dearinger is appointed executor.
RECORDERS OFFICE
The following have been filed for
record: Anderson Pierce to Worley
Pierce, 40 acres, Deerfield, 81;
State of Ohio to Anthony T. Archer,
81 acres, Homer, 81; Hugh Dona-
hue to Donald Danford, lease of
building; Charles Humphrey to
Walter Deedrick ct Tx, acres, Nor
gan township, ST.; H. A. Harmon
to Solomon Tippie. Malta lot, 81.
Hattie R. Howard to Annie E.
Leeper, 5 acres, McConnelsville,
81; P. T. Armstrong to A. H. Male
x acres, Marion, $3.50; Rachel
French ct al to Norman Levering,
Rosedale lot, 81; j. S. Taylor admin
istrator to Harry E. McMannis, 40
acres, Center, $3.50.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-11-17
Services on Sunday Morning

The very disagreeable weather
may have kept some from attending
the service at the local M. e. church,
Sunday morning, which was for ex-
service men, particularly, however
the large auditorium was we'll filled.
The decorations were flags, which
included the service flag of the
church The special musical num-
bers were an anthem by the choir,
and selection by mixed quartet,
both very appropriate for the oc-
casion. The center of the church
was reserved for those in whose
honor the service was held.
The pastor, Rev. r. o. McRae,
preached an excellent sermon from
the 9th verse of the 85th Psalm
"Surely his salvation is nigh them
that fear him; that glory may dwell
in our land" Tt was an inspiring
gospel message and filled with the
truest patriotism. He showed that
the glory of nation does not come
through sculpture or paintings, or
craftsmanship or any of these things,
but through the strength of its man
hood. He stated that we need not
iCdl IHdI IOAOi6A IOch VIII INVADE
our country. But we do need to fear
the foes within our own borders.
History has shown that the great,
Babylon, Rome, Greece, and others,
once the most powerful in the
world, went down because they lack
ed the unifying power OF God, in the
lives of their rulers and people.
Neither can our nation survive on
the strength of its past deeds and
history. We too will go down un-
less we take God as our leader so
that His "glory may dwell In our
land"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-11-17
Thanksgiving Reception at Oberlin
Business College

Invitations are out for the annual
Thanksgiving reception and reunion
at Oberlin Business college. We'd
nesday evening, Nov. 90, 1921. This
is the great Homecoming occasion
Tor this institution and we are ask
ed through the columns of this pa
per to extend an invitation to the
many former o. B. G. students Of
this community to be present. Re-
ception at college rooms 7:OO-9:30
p. m. Dancing at Rowland hall $3.50
to 1900.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-11-17
New Era Club

Mrs. c. L. Alderman was hostess
to the New Era club on Monday ev-
ening, Nov. IA. Mrs. B. D. Rich
ardson read a paper on "The Peace
Conference" and described the
Pan-American building and Conti-
mental hall in which the conference
is being held. A paper on "Den-
tistry," giving it's history and speak
ing of its great value to mankind,
was read by Mrs. l.. E. Sharpe.
A paper was given also by Mrs.
Lennard Sears, her subject being
"Our Poets of Today" She gave
readings from number of the
poets. Her papers was much en-
jOyed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-11-17
Basketrv at Sanator;um

The Lennard H. Sears drug store
has window display we'll worth in
specting. 1t is filled with basket
ry'' made by patients at the Rocky
Glen sanatorium. Two patients
there now, Mr.. Thornton who was
in sanatorium, and Mr.. Benigar, of
Minnesota, both had learned the art,
and introduced it to the Rocky Glen
patients. Quite a number of the
boys have taken it up, and as can be
seen by the window display, have
made fancy and waste baskets,
vases, mats, etc. Besides making
useful articles. it helps the boys put
in the time.