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Published by the Hartsburg-Emden High School of Hartsburg, Illinois.
Vol. VIII October 18, 1950 No. 2
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WHAT HAPPENS IN OCTOBER
What is Halloween? How should we act and what is it for?
Halloween comes once a year always falling on October 31. This day is more or less set aside for having good clean fun. In days gone by it was the custom to build large fires to chase away the evil spirits.
This is the time of year that we make jach [sic]-o-lanterns, black cats, and think of witches. This might affect superstitious people in many ways. Some people think that on Halloween if the black cat passes in front of them they will have good luck while during the rest of the year they just wouldn't let a black cat pass in front of them. Other people who are really superstitious think this is the time of year to go out of doors, for while the leaves are falling if one should fall on them they would feel ten years younger.
So much for such foolishness, now to talk about things that have meaning to them. Should we demolish property belonging to other people? Of course not! Everyone knows better than to go to other people's houses and demolish their implements or anything else that they own.
What if you had a new car or motor bike? Would you like for someone to come and tear it apart so that you could see what it was made of? You probably wouldn't like it, so try to be considerate of other people. Don't go around soaping people's windows for you might cause a serious accident of some kind and it isn't easy to get the soap off. Do not let air out of people's tires for they might have to get home or some place else in a hurry.
The main thing to remember is to be considerate of other people, put
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yourself in their place if necessary. Let's try to make this the best Halloween we have ever had. Go out and have fun on Halloween and not a month before, always trying to think of the other person.
Remember this is not the time of year to try and get revenge on some one! ! !
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SIGNATURES OF THE STUDENTS TO BE ENSHRINED IN GERMANY
H-E students had the privilege of signing the Freedom Scrolls in the assembly. This drive was started by Gen. Lucius D. Clay. There [sic] signatures are voluntary.
These scrolls will enshrined in the Freedom Shrine at Templehof Airdome in Germany. They will be put in the shrine with a 10 ton Bronze Freedom Bell which will ring out freedom on each broadcast of station Radio Free Europe. The bell will peal forth for the first time on United Nations Day, October 24.
Here is the pledge-- I believe in the sacredness and dignity of the individual.
I believe that all men derive the right to Freedom equally from God.
I pledge to resist aggression and tyranny wherever they appear on earth.
I am proud to enlist in the Crusade for Freedom.
I am proud to make the Freedom Bell possible, to be a signer of this Declaration of Freedom to have my name included as a permanent part of the Freedom shrine in Berlin and to join the million of men and women throughout the world who hold the cause of freedom sacred.
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"THE INNER WILLIE"
JUNIOR CLASS PLAY
November 16 and 17
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SUMMARIES OF BASEBALL SEASON
Batting Averages:
PLAYER AB R H %
Zimmer 3 2 2 .667
Brosamer 29 10 14 .482
Sampen 28 8 11 .392
Hoar 29 10 10 .344
McMath 9 4 3 .333
Rohlfs 27 6 7 .259
Detjen 20 2 5 .250
Payne 21 4 4 .190
Lolling 19 3 3 .157
Aper 13 3 3 .153
Shirley 18 5 1 .055
Reiners 9 0 0 .000
Behrends 1 0 0 .000
Costa 0 0 0 .000
Groth 1 0 0 .000
Pitching
PITCHER G W L
Detjen 2 1 0
Hoar 6 2 2
Brosamer 1 0 1
Aper 3 0 2
Lolling 1 0 0
RUNS-- Hoar, Brosamer-- 10
HITS-- Brosamer-- 14
WALKS-- Shirley-- 8
SACRIFICE HITS-- Shirley-- 4
STRIKE OUTS-- Hoar, Rohlfs, Payne, Reiners, Shirley-- 7
Scores:
DELAVAN------9 HARTSBURG-EMDEN-- 6
HOPEDALE----2 HARTSBURG-EMDEN-- 5
ELKHART----- 7 HARTSBURG-EMDEN-- 3
BEASON-------11 HARTSBURG-EMDEN-- 10
NEW HOLLAND- 3 HARTSBURG-EMDEN-- 2
MT. PULASKI-9 HARTSBURG-EMDEN-- 0
MIDDLETOWN- 2 HARTSBURG-EMDEN-- 22
ATLANTA----- 0 HARTSBURG-EMDEN-- 12
MT. PULASKI WINS 9-0
Mt. Pulaski beat the Stags with--out very much trouble, 9-0. The Stags collected only three hits, as the Hilltoppers got eleven. A five run fifth inning gave Pulaski plenty of assurance. Brosamer started the game and took the loss, but was relieved by Hoar and Lolling. Brown was the winner for the Hilltoppers.
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Brosamer led out hitters with 2 for 3, while Romer, Armstrong, and Mason each had the same for Pulaski.
PULASKI 0 0 0 2 5 0 2 -9 -11
STAGS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -0 -3
HARTSBURG-EMDEN WALLOPS COMETS
The Stags really felt good after their trip to Middletown. They spanked the Comets, 22-2., behind Jim Hoar's three-hit pitching, and thanks to seventeen walks by Comet pitchers. Detjen led the hitters with four for six and Hawk for the losers and two for four. "Hollie" struck our seventeen Middletown batters and also had a good day at the plate with three for five. The Stags scored twenty-two runs on fourteen hits, while the losers had two runs with three hits. The past ball and wild pitches on the part of Middletown also helped the Stags in scoring their runs.
STAGS 0 1 4 4 5 5 3 - 22 - 14
COMETS 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 - 2 - 3
ATLANTA BOWS TO STAGS AND JIM HOAR
Jim Hoar was again the hero as he pitched a no-hit, no-run game against the Atlanta Redwings, winning by a score of 12-0. "Hollie" also collected two for four at the plate, however Brosamer took hitting honors with three for four. Tabb took the loss for Altanta, but his team mates had numerous errors in the field to account for the Stags' runs. "Holllie" had the Redwings' number, as sixteen of them went down swinging. Jim Hoar's strike-out record was run to thirty-three in just two games.
ATLANTA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -0 -0
STAGS 1 5 0 3 0 3 -12 -8
SHAME on Miss Berninger for answering, "No comment" as to her preference of the Junior Play cast.
FAME to James H. for pitching a no hit no run ball game.
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SOPHOMORES TRY WRITING SKILL
Earlier this year for Sophomore English , Miss Berninger placed some pictures on the bulletin board. She then asked her class to write a story about one of these pictures. She was well please with several of them and has given us three of the best to be published in our paper. We will publish the other two at a later date.
THAT ACTRESS, DIANE!
Diane Stevenson was a typical high school graduated of eighteen, whose ambition was to be a great actress some day. Tryouts for he play to be given by the Dramatics Club were to be held this afternoon, and Diane was nearly crazy with excitement. She wanted so much to be the leading lady. The part called for a young, pretty girl with small features. Diane was just sure that she was suited to the part. Not that she was vain, for Diane had a sweet personality and was a popular girl of her crowd.
Diane was walking into the gym where tryouts were to be held, when she met her best friend, Sue. "Oh, Sue," she exclaimed, "I hope we both get a part." Sue, who had wavy brown hair and bright blue eyes, stopped where there were two seats.
"Those who want to try out for the leading lady's part, please come to the stage," the director called. Immediately, Diane walked up. She tried out for the part of the girl, who was to be Diane's sister in the play.
After the tryouts, the girls met Bob Livingston and Tod Moore; and together the four of them went to the local drugstore for cokes. Most of the conversation was made up of talk of the coming play, "Love That Guy." They were discussing Bill Brent, who had just moved to the Springtown community the month before. "Gosh," said Sue, "I didn't think he was that good of an actor."
Diane said, "I just wonder who Mr. Ramsey will have for the leading man. If I get leading lady, I hope
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he doesn't get the leading part of the man. He sure doesn't appeal to me, with that blond burr hair cut of his."
They were lucky to get the parts they tried out for, and as they had expected, Bill did get the part of the leading man.
On the first night of play practices, Diane was feeling pretty gloomy about playing opposite Bill, although she was excited about the play. Play practice went better than she had expected, for Bill was quite amusing and very considerate. Bill explained that Bob and Ted were coming for Sue and herself.
Five play practices later, as Bill was walking her home for the Third time that week, Bill told Diane that he heard that a Hollywood producer was coming to see the play. "I sure hope he likes me," said Diane.
"How could he help liking a sweet, pretty girl like you?"
"Oh, Bill." With that he leaned down and kissed her. Breathlessly Diane walked into the house, thinking how nice Bill was and how much he had come to mean to her.
It was opening night! Excitedly, Diane hurried to finish dressing. Her mixed thoughts were of Bill, of his proposal to her the night before, and of the Hollywood producer.
At the end of the first act Diane ran off stage to meet Bill. With her face flushed with excitement she cried, "Oh, Bill, I hope I'm doing all right."
"You're doing fine; they all love you, including me," replied Bill.
Diane was even a greater success than she had ever dreamed of and was offered a chance to go to Hollywood.
"I saw you talking to Mr. Garland," said Bill as Diane ran to meet him. "What did he have to say?"
"Bill, I don't know how to explain," replied Diane.
"You don't have to." Bill told her; "I think I understand. "Remember, Diane, I love you very much, but it's your own decision to make. I know how you love acting and I
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Four-H Club News
The Tri-Township Club held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The meeting was opened by repeating the 4-H pledge.
Mr. Finchum, 4-H County Youth Assistant, was present and talked about completing the books, 4-H camp, the 4-H barns, and County on 4-H Federation.
Ronnie Fink spoke about his trip to the Chicago Fair where he represented Logan County on 4-H Day with a drum number.
Officers for the coming year were elected as follows: President, Gene Conrady: vice-president, Donald Aper: secretary, Nancy Shirley: treasurer, Walter Harmsen: reporter, Dean McMath; recreation leaders, Pay Payne and Janet Shirley.
In place of the wiener roast which was rained out the club decided to have an achievement night at the high school on October 20. The members will present a short program and following the program refreshments will be served. All 4-H members and their families are welcome.
The meeting was closed by the 4-H pledge.
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JUNIOR AG. BOYS TOUR STATES SCHOOL
On Tuesday, October 3, a group of Agriculture boys went on a tour through the State School and Colony farm. On the trip their main purpose was to study the dairy barns and herd. Among other interesting scenes were the large corn crops and their system of farming. The group included: Allen Ray Reiners, Ken Sampen, Ray Payne, Mervin Oltmanns, Wayne Lolling, Ted Rankin, Gene Aper, Dean McMath, Walter [???]-sen, Bob Briggs and Don Aper. The group made the trip in cars and were accompanied by the Ag. teacher, Mr. Burgener.
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Early this month the Home Ec girls laundered the curtains in the Home ec room.
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F. H. A. OFFICERS ATTEND MEETING IN SPRINGFIELD
Our officers of the F. H. A. went to Springfield, Illinois to a "Future Homemakers of America Officers Institute." It was held at the Springfield High School on October 2.
Betty Lawn drove a car and took with her Mrs. Brown, Barbara Behrends, and Shirley Van Hilsen.
The presidents met as a group; so did the vice-presidents, secretaries, and treasurers. In these meeting [sic] they held panel discussions. Latter [sic] they summarized there [sic] discussions in a joint meeting.
A roast turkey dinner was enjoyed.
The evening program was opened with the F. H. A. "Prayer of Thanks" and "The State Song." After the welcome they had the introduction of guests.
Mrs. Imogene Getzendanner, Homemaking teacher, Divernon High School gave a talk on "Tips to Chapter Advisors."
Miss June Allen, Home Economist gave an illustrated talk on "A Future in Home Economics."
The meeting closed by everyone repeating the Creed.
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Ruth Liesman submitted to an appendectomy on Wednesday, October 4. She is now at home but has not returned to school.
Mr. Ryan has been absent from school for more than a week due to an infection in his hand. He entered St. Clara's hospital on October 11 for care.
During the absence of Mr. Ryan, Mr. Finchum has been teaching the Sociology and General Business classes.
Mr. Ryan complimented the student body for their fine behavior at the Music Festival in Lincoln.
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MUSIC DEPARTMENT ENTERTAINS BAND PARENT CLUB
On Tuesday night, October 17, the music department gave a 45 minute program which was highly praised by those present. Everyone was impressed with the improvement in the performance of each group.
The following is the program as presented:
Goldon Boar's March-- Band
My Foolish Heart-- Boll Lyra solo--- Charline Cross
The Little Worm-- Freshman Girls Sextet
Margaret Wibben
Jo Ann Crane
Joyce Klokkenga
[?]ila Gibson
Dorothy Heineken
Nancy Kaesebier
Accompanist-- Donnie Miller
Hoop De Doo-- Band
Hoe High the Moon-- Junior Girls Sextet
Geneva Klokkenga
Geneva Schleder
Patsy Sieglowsky
Charline Cross
Janet Klopp
Virginia Lessen
Accompanist-- Lu Ann Reiners
Ting a Ling Waltz-- Band
El Rancho Grande--
Simple Melody-- Boy's Glee Club
Old MacDonald-- Band
My Wonderful One-- Senior Girls Trio
Mary Ann Klokkenga
Mariana Grussing
Shirley Van Hilsen
Accompanist-- Janet Kaesebier
Belle of the Ball-- Band
Following this fine program an election of officers for this year was held. For President they elected Mrs. Kirchner; for Vice-president, Mrs. Orville McMath; and, for secretary-- Treasurer, Mrs. Lawrence Kaesebier. Those officers are to appoint a Finance Committee for the year.
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The Junior Class had a net profit of $32.34 on their Bake Sale held at the Emden Hardware Store on Saturday, October 7.
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"The Inner Willie" is the title of the Junior Play. Books have arrived and parts will soon be assigned. The dates for the play are November 16 and 17.
Thursday, October 12, the Seniors went to Peoria to have their pictures taken at Rembrandt's. George Lolling drove the bus. The Seniors were accompanied by Mrs. West and Mr. Bergener. Ruth Liesman, Rhoda Elsberry, and Norman Hellman will go at a later date for their settings.
September 29 we had a day's vacation since the teachers attended County Institute in Lincoln.
On October 9 we we again had a day of vacation. The teachers went to Bloomington to a Divisional Teachers Institute.
The English IV class has been using some Shakespeare records in class. These records are very good and the students report that they make the plays much easier to interpret.
The General Science class had Tom Johnston show it the Hartsburg fire truck and explain its operation.
Fire Prevention Week we had fire drill. It took 4 minutes to clear the building. This slow time was due to the fact that 3 of the classes were in the assembly, which fact caused congestion there.
FAME to Patsy E. for showing such promise for the Junior Play.
SHAME to Carol [N? H?] for getting carmel all over her and everyone else
SHAME to that certain Junior boy who didn't have any gas Sunday night.
SHAME to that certain Freshman girl who was sitting on a certain soph's boy's lap in the study hall on Tues.
FAME to Bobby Briggs for getting that mysterious telephone call on Sunday night.
SHAME to George for keeping the stoker running so that it is so hot in the rooms over the furnace.
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NOTES FROM "THE STAG" TWENTY YEARS AGO
The students were allowed to listen during their free periods to the World Series games.
One hundred twenty-give subscriptions for "The Stag" were sold in one day.
The Home Economics class toured Fleishmann's Yeast factory at Pekin on October 1.
On October 6, fire drill was held. Every one was out of the building in fifty seconds.
The percentage of attendance for the first 6 weeks was 98.8.
Hartsburg H.S. entertained Emden H.S. with a party October 10.
Mr. Bower gave a worthwhile talk at an assembly program and set up a goal to attain--that of giving, not receiving.
On October 13 talks were given on Fire Prevention by the following freshmen: Clausy Kendrick, Helen Smith, and Frederick Hamer.
The Biology students made a collection of insects and donated some to the school.
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LETTERMAN'S CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS
We elected officers as follows:
President-- Jack Detjen
Vice-president-- James Hoar
Secretary-- Bill Cross
Treasurer-- Ken Sampen
Reporter-- John Myers
Officer-of-the-Door-- Ray Payne
Coach read our new constitution which was just finished.
An Amendment was-- a letter must be worn on school colors.
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NAME-- Lula Belle Clara Conrady
DATE OF BIRTH-- May 5, 1934
FAVORITE MOVIE ACTOR-- Montgomery Clift
FAVORITE MOVIE ACTRESS-- Virginia Mayo
FAVORITE FOOD-- Apple Salad
FAVORITE PASTIME-- Listening to the radio
FAVORITE BOOK-- "The These Also"
AMBITION-- Secretary
FAVORITE MOVIE-- Red River
FAVORITE SONG-- One Alone
NAME-- Byron (Nip) R. Behrends
DATE OF BIRTH-- September 7, 1930
FAVORITE MOVIE ACTOR-- Red Skelton
FAVORITE MOVIE ACTRESS-- Betty Hutton
FAVORITE FOOD-- Fish and Strawberry Sundae
FAVORITE BOOK-- BIble
FAVORITE PASTIME-- Farming and going with girls
AMBITION-- Farming
FAVORITE MOVIE-- Stratton Story
FAVORITE SONG-- Good Night Irene
NAME-- Peggy Lee Brosamer
DATE OF BIRTH-- October 6, 1932
FAVORITE MOVIE ACTOR-- Gary Cooper
FAVORITE MOVIE ACTRESS-- Jane Wyman
FAVORITE GOOD-- Ice Cream
FAVORITE PASTIME-- Traveling
FAVORITE BOOK-- For Whom the Bell Tolls
AMBITION-- Comptometer Operator
FAVORITE MOVIE-- Johnny Belinda
FAVORITE SONG-- Mona Lisa
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We are very sorry to hear that Jerry Burlingame was seriously burnt at his home hear [sic] Emden, where he resides with his grandparents. The accident happened on September 28 after he came home from school. He was making a hotter fire in the stove by pouring gasoline on it. He is now staying with his father, Ubert Berlingame, of Delavan. It will be sometime before he is able to return to school.
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F.H.A Carnival, October 27
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wouldn't want you to miss your chance. I'm leaving for Hillsdale tomorrow and I'd like very much to make it a wedding trip."
Diane, standing with tears in her eyes, said that she'd better go home. Bill took her without a word and didn't kiss her goodnight.
Diane didn't sleep very well that night and by early morning she had made a decision. Hurriedly she ran to the phone.
"Bill, I've been such a fool. Please forgive me. I've changed my mind."
Anxiously she waited for an answer. Then it came! You're forgiven, sweetheart," said Bill. I'll be after you in an hour."
Radiant with happiness, she rushed to pack her clothes to get ready to go with Bill.
- Arline Bergold
WE WONDER:
Where Jerry's mind was when he burned himself???
About the romance between Marietta Wibben and Paul Drewelow?
Why Susy B. and Bobby D. split up. Know anything about it Ronny A.?
Which one of the Emden duet boys like Lila G.?
If Eileen Aper likes red-heads? How abou tit, Joe?
If Goldie Aper misses Jerry much?
Who that boy was the Myrna W. described in her speech?
What Senior boy that Virginia L. thinks is cute?
Which Freshman boys throw paper wads in Study Hall?
How Don [Z.?] and his specs are coming?
When Mr. Kirchner will make up his mind whether he wants a sextet or a trio?
Why Lu Ann Reiners dislikes Drive-In theaters? (So she says in Speech class.)
Who the 3 girls were that got left at the Atlanta-Hartsburg-Emden ball game?
If you could imagine Keith trying to drink ink?
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If Arline was disappointed because she didn't get to cut the onion at the Sophomore party?
If Marvin likes that song "Goodnight, Irene."
Why "Goodnight, Irene" is such a current hit around school?
Why those 3 sophomore girls used Miss Berninger's English Room to read the last period on Tuesday?
Why Marian R. brings all her pictures to school?
If Patty is serious about her new heart-throb-- initials, G.A.
Why Dick G. brought that ??? in to Study Hall?
What Sophomore girl does Joe W. tease in Science class? Ask Marian R.
FAME AND SHAME
FAME to the feud still WRAGING on between Billy and Dickie.
FAME to James H. for lighting up his old flame.
SHAME on those Senior boys for looking over wall partitions.
SHAME on those same boys for stealing gas out at Wrage's. Know anything about it, J., D., B., and N.?
Fame to Janet W. for having a chauffeur take her home from school.
SHAME ON THE PERSON FOR TAKING THE ORIGINAL COPY OF FAME AND SHAME !!!!
FAME to the Junior English class for being so quiet.
SHAME on Shirley H. for not giving Gene A. her picture.
SHAME on Eldon O. for being so tight.
SHAME on the seven Seniors and the lone Junior for eating at such a fancy and expensive club.
FAME to Bonnita T. for saving Teddy a seat on the bus.
SHAME on Nancy K. for letting her notes from Harry Bill get away from her.
SHAME on the kids who went to the movie, "The Story of Life."
SHAME on Joe w. for teasing Marian R. in Science.
FAME to the boys for putting the jug up on the flag pole.
