Indiana Boys' School Herald, vol. 35 no. 20, May 16, 1936

              PAGE ONE. The Indiana Boys' School Herald. VOLUME 35, NUMBER 20. PLAINFIELD, INDIANA. SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1936. 52 ISSUES FOR ONE DOLLAR AND HALF. SIDELINES. By Paul Bergevin. DISCONTENT IS HAPPINESS. If everyone looked, acted, dresses and talked alike this world would worse than a madhouse. Regardless of one's sensitivity toward monotony the final result of this vast gob of human sameness would affect the sanity of even our most dormant minds. When one complains of that person's or anothers clothes, he is at that very moment having the time of his life (even if he is fully unaware of the fact). We don't want all the ideas we propose to work. If they all did life would soon become a realization of the idealist and with no criticism, and everyone living happily ever after, the human mind would certainly become as extinct as the dinosaur. That is, all minds would become extinct. Think of a college prefessor with an extinct mind. If you can the analogy is no good and you'll have to think of something else which would be awful if it were extinct. The professional critic becomes sometimes as bothersome as the idealist. But criticism modified by intelligence is th one device that keeps people sane. If congress didn't pull a boner now and then half of the people in America would become sorely vexed. If congress does slip up the other half are vexed. Perhaps not exacly half, but at any rate, a good many are vexed. If a woman gets something new and exceptionally nice, some "friend" is going to be seriously injured, figuratively speaking and will make her injury undeniably known by informing people that "Minnie" certainly spends the money on clothes but she can afford it, and far be it fron me to begrudge her of them. It doesn' take a very shrewd detective to observe by the strained sweetness of her voice and the emphasis on particular words that she meant what she said. But here again is a case of somebody enjoying getting mad because Minnie had a touch of good fortune. In individual affairs people are concerned more than sometimes necessary with their neighbors' affairs. In group affairs the same conditions exist. But in international affairs the pinnacle of something or other is reached when governments actually pay fellows to criticize. They are dubbed diplomats and their sole duty is to enjoy themselves trying to see how close they can bargain with another nation regarding anything in general without involving their country into difficulties. Sometimes they nearly slip and the grumblings the defeated diplomat, being re-echoed by the voice of "public opinion" in his home country, nearly involve their country in war. Then the fun begins! The diplomats, eager to argue and create crises, start plotting with other diplomats to form conbines against the conbine formed by somebody else, and eventually their harmless pleasure results in a war which, for the time being shunts their play, but as soon as possible, when the smoke has cleared away they resume their playful tactics. So in all people we find the seed of discontentment upon which they thrive. Monotony would be worse than war. Monday morning Mr. Wheeler drove away in his Whippet Sedan, and a few hours later reappeared in a new Chrysler 6 sedan, which he purchased from the dealer at --- ---? Mr. Harrisons janitors are busy this week, washing the windows of the school building. And from the appearance of the ones that they have already finished, quite a few teachers will be calling them to do some of this labor at their place of business. Mrs. Smith, matron of Company Nine, is relieving Mrs. Cottingham at the hospital who is ill at the present time. SHOT ABSORBERS IS THE NEW FEATURE STARTING TODAY. Again the Boys' School Herald announces a new addition to the editorial staff -- this time an anonymous contributor who promises to conduct a "column" each week for the amusement of our many readers. We are not privileged to announce his name, but warn boys they had better be careful else he will tell of their secrets in his column. Turn to page 2 of this weeks paper and read some of his humorous meanderings. It is all in fun! INTRAMURAL BALL LEAGUE STARTED. Now that the Companies have had a months baseball practice, Mr. Wright has announced the rules for Intra-Mural baseball, and the baseball season is underway. Company Two is the defending championsa and a few very close games are expected from 2 and 10 during the season. Rules of 1936. 1. The senior division of the I.B.S. Intramural Baseball League shall consist of Companies 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, and 13. 2. The Junior division of the I.B.S. Intramural Baseball League shall consist of Companies 5, 6, 11, and 12. 3. All games shall be played under the official playing rules of baseball unless otherwise stated herein. 4. All games shall be 7 innings. 5. Every boy in the company shall be eligible for participation regardless of varsity participation. 6. Players listed as Varsity pitchers by the Varsity Baseball Coach shall not be allowed to pitch in scheduled Intramural games. (A) Varsity pitchers may be permitted to play in other positiens on the Intramural team. (B) Varsity players not listed as varsity pitchers may pitch in Intramural games or may play in any desired position. 7. When a game cannot be played upon the regular scheduled date, the company officers of the respective companies shall see that the game is scheduled and played at some other suitable date. 8. The officers in charge of the companies shall either umpire the game or select suitable umpires for the game. 9. Ground rules shall be fixed by the two companies before the game starts. 10. It is a regulation game if it be called by the umpire, provided four or more equal innings have been played or if the team second at bat shall have more runs at the end of its third inning (continued on page four). CAMPUS LIGHTS. Last week the Senior class met and chose their class pins, which are being purchased in Indianapolis. The majority of the class chose a pin having a setting Mother of pearl, requesting that a guard be attached. The guard and pin will be of Gold, each student paying $2.75 for his pin. The pins will arrive just before the Commencement. Mr. Burmeister of the research department has moved from Plainfield to Indianapolis. Now he is looking for permanent transportation back and forth. A few days ago Mr. Bartlett, of Depauw University, gave a few questionaire tests, similar to those he gave here about 8 months ago. Last Sunday Mrs. Gomez held an informal family party at her home in Plainfield. Mr. Scale caught a kitchen boy chewing something in clss and questioned him as to where he got his candy or gum. The boy merely answered, "I'm soaking a prune to eat at detail!" Sunday morning, the boys of Company Two observed Mothers' Day during Sunday school hour. Rev. E.M. Tomlinson spoke to the boys, bringing out points where all the world has been making material advancement from as far back as one can think but the spiritual life of today is just the same as it was ages ago, why is this? Miss Kearns spent the week end at her home in Flora Indiana, reporting a pleasant visit. Mr. Rholla H. Proffit, bakery instructor, is at present, enjoying his vacation. His place is being filled by the genial bakery proprietor of Plainfield, Mr. Jud Schwier. Monday the school was visited by Dr. V.D. Annakin and a class of social pathology, of Indiana State Teachers College, Terre Haute. Wednesday morning the band boye were pushed off to Cleveland, amid the shouts and cheering of the boys of the Indiana Boys' School. Several of the band boys were called on to make a speech, and there was one made that I think we should remember, and that was: "We'll bring home the bacon, and you boys can cook it." In spite of all the efforts that were made, no one was successful enough to get Mr Stanley up to make a speech. Last Monday, Mr.and Mrs. Carey Smith	spent the day in Shelbyville, Indiana, at their borne. Beginning Monday, Mr. Kelley, asst. painting instructor, will succeed Mr. Arthur Kirk as supervisor of Company One. MR. KINDER SPONSORS MOTHER'S DAY CHAPEL. By Robert Hey. Mr. Kinder arranged the Mother's day program. This entertainment brought to light quite a bit of the institution talent, especially that of Company Ten. All participants were directly or indirectly connected with the institution. It was a splendid program and showed excellent preparation. As usual, the band played the first number, which was a march entitled "Loyalty". This march is a composition of Skornicka's, and is the warmup number they used for the District and State, and are going to use for the National Contest. The pledge and "I would be like Jesus" ensued. The first bit of Company Ten's talent was brought forth next. This was their much talked of quartet. This quartet was composed of Claude Dixon, Wilbur McFarland, Thomas Spencer, and Frank Cooper. Two songs were sung by this group, which made manifest the ability they possessed. After they left the stage, enough applause was given to enlicit an encore, which was granted. Donald Sweeny, diminutive Company Twelve tot, then gave a poem called "Our Mother's Prayer". As another contribution, he sang "When it's Springtime in the Rockies". Donald gave these like a profeesional, being heard over the entire auditorium, despite his small size. Jackie Starken then tapped to the music of and sang "It's an old Southern Custom". Jackie showed by this number that with a little practice she could easily be advanced beyond the novice class and put in the professionals. As an encore, Jackie gave "Music Goes Round and Round". She was accompanied in these pieces by Mrs. Evans. Two readings were then rendered by Wilbur King and James Turner. The first, Wilbur's, was named "The Song That Grandma Sang", while the latter's was entitled "Mothers Day. Steve Yakim, Morris Price, Chester Derrickson, and Robert Heldt then gave a few musical selections, played with harmonica, and guitar, respectively. The first of these pieces was "The Old Spinning Wheel". Robert Heldt then gave an exhibition of his prowess in the dancing field. Robert could really throw his feet in a professional manner. James Stinson next sang a solo called "Mother, Queen of my Heart". Not to be outdone seven more band boys joined him for the next number, which was "Castles in the Air" contest piece for both trombone and cornet quartet. On the cornet roster were James Stinson, Robert Sanders, Andrew Helzel, and Tony Samarzia, while the trombonists were Fredrick Funk, Milton Britton, Thomas Lambert, and Edwin Grffith. The jug band of Company Ten then gave as their part of the program  approximately six songs. Three of these were "The Waltz You Saved For Me", 'Sweet Sue", and "Dat Reefer Man". (continued on page four).  MAN COMPARED TO NATURAL BEAUTIES. By DeWayne Mathias. For the afternoon chapel sermon Rev. Thistlethwaite spoke on "Comparison of Man to other natural beauties". "A few years ago I traveled west. There in that country of natural beauties, I stood beside one of the greatest trees in the world. This tree was so large that, looking upward, I saw it stood 300 feet high and estimating as girth there was enough lumber to build many houses. As I looked at these wonders, I thought how little I must be. With the tree gazing down upon me, I must appear as an insect to the size of the tree. It is as if it were in a very tall building looking down to the street, the people and automobiles are miniature in appearance, in and out they weave, each getting to its place at the right nick of time. It is a busy place, all just a world of toys, so small in comparison with other things. I felt rather peculiar as I stood beside that large tree. I couldn't compare with it in age, height or girth, but I don't expect there are very many that think of this. But as I thought, God didn't place this large object in the world first, all was given to man. When God made man, he made him just below angels, saying "all must be under your control." It sure must be something to be just below the angels. I also gazed at a large cliff while I was there, six miles across and a quarter of a mile deep. Here was beauty beyond imagination, but doesn't compare with what one man is. God thinks very highly of man, but how are we to make this thought more perfect? God places each of us highly, and it is therefore up to us to do our part. With the help of God we can make our lives worth while. With this we can bring joy to ourselves and everyone else. When we come to the end of our life and look back we can think, if we have lived right, well I did pretty well when I chased the right way in life. None are exempt, all can accomplish a worth while life, if we do what God wants us to do. Wedreeday evening, Mrs. Bernice Smoker was the guest of Miss Bronnenkant and Miss Renner. Frances Bronnenkant of Terre Haute is visiting her sister Virginia over the week-end. Francis is a graduate of Indiana State Teachers College this year. Mrs. Goodwin is spending the week end with folks in Charlottsville, Indiana. BAND TRIP TO CLEVELAND ENJOYABLE. TIRED BUT HAPPY GANG UNLOAD AT CLEVELAND Y. CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 14. The Charlton High School band arrived in Cleveland last night to enter into active competition against the cream of the nation's bands. All winners of the state Band contests will compete for the coveted first division honors. The forty members of Indiana's Class C champion representatives were given a rousing send-off from the school and saw the last of the institution at about 11 o'clock Wednesday. They had their extra cloth and necessaries packed and several of the boys took magazines and papers along to beguile the time until their arrival at Cleveland. They made a speedy passage through Indianapolis behind the screaming sirens of a special police escort. Between towns there would be a sort of lethargy settle over the boys but they were soon accustomed to the novelty of the trip and settled back, some to catch up on their sleep, others to reed and others to do nothing but talk and think up inane remarks to bother others. Probably most the interesting sight of the trip were the large dams passed over about 15 miles east of Vandalia, Ohio. These dams, two in number, are known as the first and second Miami Dams, so called because they span the Miami river. They are giant structures of dirt and concrete with a roadway running over them. The first dam is about one and one-half mile in length and about sixty feet in height. The second dam was about the same height but was only a quarter mile long. The dams were different from most dams in that they were flood water dams not hindering the normal flow of the stream, but holding back rising waters to prevent the flooding of the country surrounding. The morning was marked with intermittent showers, the assemblage passing through several as they neared the Indiana line. At four o'clock a stop was made at Springfield, Ohio, for a short rest. This did not prove sufficient to give the boys full relief front the tedium of travel, and the band jokesters were very busy thinking up ways and means to provide entertainment. Even their efforts could not cope with the rising tempers and increasing nervousness of bandsmen so at six-thirty a halt was called just outside of Cordington, Ohio for supper which had been packed and brought along. Several of the boys got busy and prepared this and the repast was eaten. This seemed to change the boys' outlook on life and the remainder of the journey was made with high spirits prevailing. A welcome diversion during the trip was the radio which was in the bus. Through this medium they listened to many foot-tickling tunes, pungent comments on the days news and other events. Sports news held the greatest amount of attention and started several controversies over the winner. The most beautiful sight seen on the entire trip was a view of Mansfield,Ohio, from the top of a hill some half mile from the town. Upon reaching the top of the hill, the town lies spread out in the valley below, houses and factories clustered on the rolling hills. This gave them some understanding of the term "beautiful Ohio." For miles before Cleveland was reached, the reflection of the lights on the low-hanging clouds made known the presence of the city. The band arrived in Cleveland about ten o'clock, and went to the West Side Y. M.C.A. where they unloaded their horns, took a swim, and turned in - weary after their twelve-hour trip. WESTERN SERIAL WILL START IN HERALD MAY 23. The Herald will publish its first western serial beginning next week, and running for four issues. The title of the story is "Yellow Dust" and Richard Dix is the star of the picture by the same name, made by R. K.O. Radio Pictures. The yellow streak in Mother Earth ran red with greed and glory...when Bob Culpepper, proud and daring, ranged the red Sierras, to strike pay dirt and love! "Yellow Dust" is a story of the great Nevada gold rush... a scarlet chapter in our history...when the hand that pulled the trigger ruled the land. Don't miss this story of he-man action in four weekly installments.