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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-03
Class of l94l
Wins Honor in
Speech Work
Make First Mark
as Freshmen

The Seniors, or the graduating
class OF 1871 have had many hon
ors from their speech work during
their high school years.
In their freshman year the Sen
Tors took second and third places
in the Defamation Contest, Fran
ces Makowski being second and lisa
belle Hartwig taking third place.
In their Sophomore year the pres
ent Senior class captured first,
second, and third places in the per.
sons OF Frances Makowski, Esther
Eli, and Isabelle Hartwig. In their
Junior year the Seniors gave their
orations contesting with the Sen
iors Of that year taking first, sec
ond and third place again. The
winners were: Daniel Wolfe, Fran
ces Makowski and Jean Hoyt.
During their last grafton contest
the winning Senior persons were
Jacqueline Caldwell, and Frances
Makowski.
In the yearly extemporaneous
contest OF 1871 the Seniors that
won honors were Jeanne Kott.
Marjory Cullen, and Madeline
Ward.
In the one act play contest Of
1889 the present Senior class play
Who Says You Can't" won sec
ond place. Gladys Harding a mem
Der Of the cast won third place in
the individual dramatic contest.
by Esther Eli
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-03

The seniors gave as their last
dramatic presentation Don't Take
My Penny 1t was given April
"a and %.
The glamorous Penny, who was
movie struck, is all up about go
ing to Hollywood but her friends,
Kerry and Gregg, finally change
her mind to play tennis instead.
The impersonation OF Harrison
Day was carried out very success
fully by Donald Bluhm and the
young lady TO play in Stars in
Her Hair" was made a big success
by Robert Hilarides. Miss Pringle
(Arleen Pitcnerl. who is all enth1-
siastic about her problem family
talks, hasn't any time for her own
family, but is held together by
Gram Pringls the motherly old
Gram OF SIS Norma Cannis) &.
Henri Jerry Maton), the French
designer and his models played p
major part in exhibiting lovely new
gowns.
As We have to have a happy end
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-03
Gross my Heart
Play Presented
in Junior Year

The class OF Al presented their
junior play, Gross Ny Heart,
through permission OF Row Peter.
son & Company March 2S and 20,
1910. This was a three act play
with the action taking place In a
small town in the West.
The characters we're as follows:
small town banker, Dave Adams,
part taken by Daniel Wolfe; his
wife, Bess Adams, Kathryn Bese-
meE his daughter, Pauline Adams,
Kathryn Durfee; his son, Bob
Adams. Donald Bluhm; the own
err of the bank. Jerome Ross. Cor
don Hutcheson; his wife, Myrtle
Ross, Mary f. Hanna; his son, Jim
Ross, Jack Hale; Pauline's finance,
Charlie Westoyer, Donald Ray
mond; a neighbor, Lola Pomeroy,
Norma Cannis: Bob's high school
friends: Carl Young, Richard Ross;
Henrietta Duval. Marjory Cullin,
Patsy Jones. Annette Jacox.
BY Gordon Hutcheson.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-03
Belleville Class
Hosts at Banquet

Every year the Junior Glass OF
Belleville High School holds an
annual Junior-Senior Banquet. In
the year 1910 the Class OF 1871 en-
tertained the Class OF 40. The
tables we're decorated with the
Senior colors blue and white with
centerpieces consisting Of various
baskets of flowers.
True to tradition all members
OF the Junior and Senior Class were
dressed in semi-formal apparel.
After the dinner was served Presi-
dent Daniel Wolfe opened the pro-
gram for the evening with a vel
coming address acknowledged by
Senior President Raymond Bar
gowski. The banquet ended with
all Juniors extending their heart
lest congratulation for the success
Of the Class OF 80.
This year the Junior Class will
present their banquet to the Sen
iors on June ..
by Jacqueline Caldwell
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-03
Annual Dance
in November

The class of 1941 presented their
annual J-Hop on November l, 1910.
Those who attended this dance will
recall that the auditorium was
decorated with multi-colored crepe
paper with an octagon centerpiece.
To their minds will return the
strains OF Pat fuckers orchestra
which played for this affair. The
Junior president Daniel Wolfe and
his partner. Jacqueline Caldwell.
had the honor OF leading one OF
the largest group OF dancers that
ever came to a J-Hop through the
Grand March.
This year the Class OF Al will
give their Prom on June s. The
decoration committee has announc-
ed that the auditorium will be dec
GRATED in blue and white in the
shape OF a ship. AS yet the orches-
ira committee has not announced
the orchestra.
This will be the last event that
the Seniors will undertake.
by Jane Byrnes
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-03
Belleville Has
Student Council

The Student Council, the stu.
dent governing body OF the school.
was instituted out last year when
its constitution and activities were
outlined and approved. During the
first year OF its operation it has
accomplished much in the way Of
helping the student body.
The main achievement this year
is the point system which goes into
effect next fall. Under this sys.
tenn no one student will be able
TO monopolize the honors OF the
school.
The present Hall Guard Associa-
ton was originated and adopted in
the Student Council. The mem.
bers have discussed several activi.
ties which they hope ~ provide
for the student body next fall.
Assemblies are being arranged and
SUPERVISED under their direction.
The officers Of the council this
year are president. Josephine
Parente; vice president. Roger
Plonte; secretary, Barbara Hen.
nells; and treasurer, Sylvester
Wojcicki.
BY Josephine Parente.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-03
elleville High School Graduation to be June 18
Members of Senior Class
Plan to Present Pageant|
Sponsors Given
Credit by Class

The members of the class of
forty-one wish to thank those
of the faculty who assumed the
responsibility Of sponsoring our
class, for it has been through
their cooperation and under
standing that we have enjoyed
our class membership.
During the years since our
entrance into the junior high
they have assisted in all ways
for the advancement of our
class without ever uttering a
word Of refusal II a sudden bur-
den were tossed upon his or her
shoulders.
1t has been through their
guidance and supervision that
we have reached our goal as
an entire class.
By Daniel Wolfe.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-03
Seniors Earn
Sport Emblem

According to statistics since the
Freshmen year of high school the
Belleville Seniors ofAtoday have
been well represented on the ath-
letic field.
On the Diamond their accom-
plishments have made none the
less-distinguished for their efforts.
The following seniors have
earned their emblem which re-
represents Belleyille High School /;
Daniel Wolfe, his senior year
being his first year out, has play
ed in the outfield, also he is a
consistent hitter. Frank Reinhackel,
his second year out. has
won two letters ana plays center
field. Our ace hurler, and heavy
slugger, Chester Wojcicki, is
playing his second year at Belle
vile, and during this tine has
pitched a perfect game, backed up
with several shutouts.
Donald Van Butler, a four year
letterman, has played the infield
at second and third, his first two
years and has been first string
catcher in his Junior and Senior
years.
Under the supervision Of Mr.
Simmons the latter three boys,
have helped to capture the field
day in 49, and take third place
in 40"
Donald Van BUTLER
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-03
Seniors Have Part
in Musical Groups

There have been several Seniors
who have participated in the
Chorus & Orchestra during the
past four years. Those who have
added their contributions to the
orchestra are: Jean Ateyo, Kathryn
Besemer, Mary Evelyn Hanna, Rob
ert Ayers, Jane Byrnes and Norma
Cannis.
Arlene Pitcher has been the
leading member of the Senior Glass
in the Chorus. This year there
are twelve Seniors taking Choral
work. they are: Jane Byrnes, Mary
f. Hanna, Esther Eli, Jacqueline
Caldwell, Arlene Pitcher, Jerry
Nation, Robert Gonczy, Aubrey
Mills, Lawrence O'Neil, Madelyn
Ward and Virginia Sullivan.
by Jacqueline Caldwell
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-03
Seniors Reveal
DancingAbility

Among the many activities of
the Seniors of Belleville High
School was their participation in
Stunt Night which was held on
the evening of April Is, 1941.
The Seniors part in this activ-
ity was to show their ability in
Modern and Old Time Dancing.
Out OF the class there were four
couples selected which included
Arlene Pitcher. Richard Ross.
Frances Makowski, Robert Gonczy.
Jean Hoyt, Daniel Wolfe. Virginia
Sullivan, and John Louys.
As Mr.. Moore, the Ford Instruc.
tor, called the dances a brilliant
array of girls in formal gowns
proceeded TO execute the various
steps OF the old fashioned square
dance.
by Jean Hoyt
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-03
Class of al Not Too
Good on Cinder Path

In looking over the records OF
the annual inter-class track meets.
We find that the classes OF 40 and
'4S have easily overpowered the
track endeavors Of the class Of Al .
Since their first participation in
1888 as freshmen they have placed
alternatively fourth and third dur
ing the last four years. This, their
last year. saw them up against
a wall OF opposition made some
what greater by handicaps. to hold
once more the position OF third.
The seniors now bow from all par.
tieipation with no class track rec
ords to show their glory.
by Frank Reinhackel
and Daniel Wolfe
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-03
Don't Take my Penny Play .
Presented by Class of 1911

Harrison Day discovers that Mayes
Jean Atyeo), the young radio
broadcaster, is just the one, Penny
Jane Byrnes. Esther ElD. decides
she wants to play tennis and Mark
Daniel Wolfe), the farmer minded
boy, and Sally Jean HoyD. hap
PLY marry. Thus ended the SEN
iors last dramatic interest.
BY Norma Cannis.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-03
BeIIeviIle Seniors Play
Football Three Years

The seniors have participated
in football for the last three years.
Ross laboring the full three while
O'Neil, Raymond, Mills and Schnur-
stein were with the team two
years, Van Butler and Wojcicki
only one year. Although they have
never captured a championship
they have and still like the game.
This is the record for only those
who played varsity ball, and not
that these are the only years that
they have been out. Most have
helped Coach Simmons all dur.
ing the four years.
BY Frank Reinhackel.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-03
OLD GIVES WAY TO NEW

New York. June Sup The
"old swimmin' hole" OF bygone
schooldays has been superseded.
at Hunter College, by rs feet by
25 feet structure, radiant with six
underwater lights and an indirect
lighting system. More than $50
girls, in royal blue tank suits. have
swimming and diving practice, and
life-saYing instruction.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-03

Titusville. Pa, June 3-UP-This
city is looking for new dog catch
er-preferably one who is not a dog
lover. Maurice DAILY. the last dog
catcher, held the post only two days
before resigning with the explana-
ton: That's a job for somebody
who doesn't like dogs"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-03
Class at B. HI. S.
Holds Carnival


Among the activities sponsored
by the senior class this year was
the Carnival held in the high school
on the evening of April 4. 1871.
The main feaure OF the Carnival
was the rafting off OF car which
was won by lady in Detroit. 9th
er features OF the evening we're
fortune telling, fishing pond, dane
ing. pitching pennies, and other
events usually found at csrnivals.
There we're booths for buying
souvenirs and refreshment stands
located throughout the gymnasium
All the members OF the senior
class participated in one way or
another TO help make this a sue.
cess.
Barbara Ann Richards.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-03
INFANTRY TAKE LIVESTOCK

Camp Claiborne. La, June SUI
Detachment from the 16Sth ami
133rd infantry moved in line o.
skirmishers through the tangled
underbrush of the 34th division';I
rifle range. When the 9,000-yartI
drive was completed, the officeriI
counted the prisoners-SS hogs, III
head Of cattle, three horses and
five goats.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-03
DEATH TO THRlP PESTS

Ithaca, n. Y, June 3-UP-ThripI
have secretive habits, ACCORDING
to the entomology department o
Cornell University, but now vol
can get them with tartar emetic
sugar, substance used to fix dyes
The tiny insects are a serious pes,
which attack gladioli and will turn
a field OF healthy green onions to
a silvery appearance within 10 days
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-03
SKULL IN CONCRETE BLOCK

st. Joseph, Mo. June 3-UP -
Workmen were repairing a wall in
a building here when they found a
human skull inside a hollow con-
crete block. They said the block
had apparently been broken open at
one time and the skull placed in
side. But the Who. When and Why
are still a mystery,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-03

Anaconda, Mont. June Sup -
Magistrate Hubert LeJeune refused
to allow young woman to serve
out her 81 traffic fine in jail when
she said she was without funds.
There might be bedbugs in Jail, "
he told the young woman as he
reached into his pocket and paid
the fine himself.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-03

Geneva, N. Y, June 3-UP-&An
old 13-starred American flag is the
highly priced possession of Mrs.
Catherine Allen, Geneva resident.
Representing the Is original states,
the banner is in an excellent state
Of preservation despite its age.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-03
Ford Has the
Quality Features

90 HORSEPOWER ENeINE
Smooth VS. perform
ance. Never before such
an engine in such a low
priced carl
NEW BEAUU-One of the
few cars with really up
to-date styling this year.
A NEW REsrFUI RIpE-A
soft, quiet ride wholly
new this year.
EXTRA VALUI-There are
more than 80 Ford "Ex-
clusives" found only in
the Ford in its price class.
See your dealer today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-03

give greater passenger
space than any other car
in its field. And along with
great size, you'll find a fine
new ride in this Ford Car.
Get into a Ford yourself
and see if you don't agree
with thousands of buyers
to date that low price never
bought anything quite like
this before!
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-03
HuzxengxM1W/

THERE ARE two important
| new reasons this year
why owners ofother makes
of cars are changing to the
present Ford when they
see and drive it. One of
these is room. The other
one is ride.
BY actual measurement,
bodies of the present Ford
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-05-29

The Boy Scouts of America main
tains that no boy can grow into the
best kind of citizenship without rec
ognizing his obligation to God.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-05-29
ClOverdale

Mrs. William Christianson and
daughter Kaylin visited Mrs. Tom
Wolf Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. w. Abrahamson and son Luth-
err were Twin City business callers
last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs Arnold Beach and
family left Sunday for Dakota, Mimi,
to attend the funeral of Mr.. Beach's
mother who passed away Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Larson and Mr..
and Mrs. David Meyers were visi-
tors at the VIM. Christensen home
Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emory Wolters and
family were Sunday dinner guests
at the Arvid Peterson home.
Harold Chollett, who is employed
at Saltwater, spent the weekend
with his family.
Mrs. Book and pupils held their
school picnic at Cloverdale last Fri
day. At noon they had their picnic
dinner, after which they had races
for old and young with prizes for the
winners.
Jack Harth left Saturday for Fort
Smelling where he will enter the hos
pital for medical aid.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-05-29
Arthyde

Several ladies spent Friday after
noon with Mrs. Asa Fenstermaker as
it was her birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs Herman Nortrup of
Willow River, were Sunday guests at
the home of their son and daughter
in-law, Mr. and Mrs August Nortrup.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Myers and fami-
ly of Nashwauk, and her mother, Mrs.
Arthur Hutchins, visited at the Clyde
Hutchins home Sunday. Mrs. Hut
chins remained until Tuesday when
she left for her home in Central City,
Iowa.
Mrs. Arthur Hutchins, Mrs. Clyde
Hutchins and Burleigh Hutchins Wis
tied at the Erwin Jarvis home Mon
day.
Tony Christensen of Minneapolis,
spent the weekend here.
Mrs. Donald Hedlund spent the
weekend at her home in Duluth.
Mrs. E. L. Coolidge and Carol and
Arnold Coolidge visited at the RaineS
home Sunday afternoon.
Sunday visitors at the D. M. Olson
home were Lola Olson and Bob vi
want of McGrath, Miss Della Nortrup
and the A. L. Fenstermaker family.
Sell, buy or trade through Amer
lean Want Ads.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-05-29
Kingsdale

Relatives of Mrs. Bennett from
near Hinckley, visited at the E. Elk
berg home Sunday.
Mrs. Nordquist visited her sister
at Moose Junction one day last week
Mrs. Paul Pahoes and family and
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Lund and son
of Markville, and several ladies from
town helped Mrs. Lund celebrate her
birthday last Saturday afternoon.
Arthur Sandberg and Harold Mey-
ers from Marine, and Mrs. Arthur
Videen from east of town visited at
the c. Videen home Monday after
noon.
Clifford Stevens a former resident
now living at Frederic, Wis, was in
town Monday for Stokeley Bros. Can
ming Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Ekberg and Mrs
Carol Bennett visited at the Otto Gus
tafson home Monday night, the oc-
casion being Allan's fourth birthday
Mr.. and Mrs. Barty Haines and
Karen came from st. Paul Monday to
visit at the Haines and Profit homes
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-05-29
Park Township

The sympathy of the community is
extended to Mrs. Ruth Olson in her
sad bereavement.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Thomson and
Mrs. Ralph Matthes and Charles were
Sunday afternoon callers at the o. T.
Rudd home
Sunday callers at the Adolph Lar
son home were Mr.. Seivert, Frank
Porkorney and Mrs. jessie Mach and
Emil and Mildred.
Mr.. Kalafut and Albert were call
ers at the T. B. Thomson home Mon
day.
The community was shocked to
hear of the sudden death of James
Murphy Monday and sympathy is ex-
tended to Mrs. Murphy and family.
Also to Jimmy's aged parents and
other sorrowing relatives.
The pupils of the Pleasant Hill
school and their mothers and teach
er chartered a bus and took a sight
seeing trip to Duluth Saturday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-05-29
RuHedge

Don't forget the services by the
Fishermen's club at the Bible church
Sunday, June l at 800 p. m. All are
welcome.
The Bible church is buying the
Methodist church building and any
one desiring to contribute toward this
fund please contact Mrs. George Mel
son, treasurer.
Mrs. Ernst Belling will be hostess
to the Ladies' Aid of the Bible church
at her home Thursday, June 5 at 200
p. m. Everyone welcome.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Davis, Jr., of
Jeffersonville, Ind, were Saturday
visitors at the Rondeau home.
Mrs. Peter Cich visited relatives
in st. Paul Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. j. Satran of Du-
luth, were weekend guests at the
N. j. Benson home.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Nelson en-
joyed visit with Mrs. C. A. Irwin,
Mrs. Bot Brinengar and Mr.. and Mrs.
George Staphor all from Motley,
last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Brown and
children of Ontario, Calf, are visit
ing at the N. j. Benson home. Mrs.
Brown will remain for the summer
to visit relatives and friends here
and at Duluth while Mr.. Brown will
return the last of the week to his
duties at Cal-Aero, where he is an
instructor in an aviation school. Mrs.
Brown is a daughter of Mrs. Benson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Carlson and
small daughter, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Harris and son of Sandstone, at
tended the funeral of a relative at
Tracy Tuesday of last week.
Frank Bowers, ST., and brother
Willard employed on Northern Pa
cific welding crew, were weekend
guests at their respective homes.
Adeline Busse was home for a
weekend vacation from her school
duties at Hinckley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Wegwerth and
Wayne Bowers visited the c. c. c.
camp 1922 at Effie, Sunday and that
night were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Leonard Wegwerth at Bena. They
returned to their homes Monday.
Frank Pangerl accompanied A. E.
Woods to ST. Cloud Friday on a bust
ness trip.
Mr.. and Mrs John Nelson of Wren
shall, visited friends Sunday evening
Mrs. George Nelson left Tuesday
for two-day visit with relatives at
Duluth and with MIR. and Mrs. John
Nelson of Wrenshall.
Mrs. Otto Reuer and Mrs. Carl
Novak of Willow River, were Sat-
urday evening visitors at the Fred
Reuer home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tobias Peterson called
at the George Nelson home Sunday
Monday, Mrs. Peterson transacted
business in the vicinity on her way
to North Branch to visit her daughter
Edna.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Van Reese
and family are now living near
Hinckley.
The Ladies' Aid is appreciative to
all those who helped make their bake
sale and lunch a success.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-05-29

A Sunday school party was held in
the basement of the PRESBYTERIAN
church last Friday night. The eve
ming was spent in playing games and
general good time The festivities
closed with delicious lunch.
Quite a number of Markville folks
attended the baccalaureate services
for the high school graduating class
at Cloverton Sunday night.
The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid gave
the church basement a thorough
cleaning Monday of last week. Fol-
lowing the completion of the work the
group went to the Grace home for
business meeting and refreshments
served by Mrs. Grace.
The Arna Community club will
hold its June meeting Tuesday night,
June 8. Everyone is invited to be
present
The Markville school closed last
Friday with the exception of the
seventh and eighth grade pupils who
take examinations this week and the
school picnic which will be held
Thursday OF this week.
The Luther League met last Sat-
urday night and had fine time with
a splendid program.
Friday night, June 6, Rev. Hoff-
meister of Hinckley, will lead a
young peoples rally in the Mark
vile Presbyterian church. He will
present motion pictures of the Grind
stone Lake Bible Camp. This camp is
undenominational and it is hoped that
all the children and young people of
this end of the county will be present
to enjoy these pictures.
Zion Lutheran church has a new
and beautiful sign on the front of
the building which is fine addition
to the church.
Mr.. and Mrs W. R. Barge of Min
neapolis, were visiting at the Mclean
and Hayden homes Saturday night.
Siren defeated Markville Sunday
at fast ball game played at. Mark
vile. The score was to 4.