Indiana Boys' School Herald, vol. 35 no. 26, June 27, 1936

              PAGE ONE. The Indiana Boys' School Herald. VOLUME 35, NUMBER 26. PLAINFIELD, INDIANA. SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 1936. 52 ISSUES FOR ONE DOLLAR AND HALF. SIDELINES. By Paul Bergevin. PEOPLE AND LAND. In a recent lecture made at Purdue University, Dr. Walter Pitken, who is the eminent gentleman remembered by many for his book "Life Begins at 40," spoke of certain world problems which cast interestleg reflections on the Inhabitants of the world. He offered statistics which indicated a positively gloomy future for humanity unless some definite plans are to increase agricultural production faster tban it is being increased at the present time and control of population. Of course, when general statements are made they can be subjected to so many qualifying remarks that they often lose their initial forcefullness. It is a generally recognized fact that the population of the world is increasing at the seemingly astounding rated about 65,000 people every 24 hours. And many state that agriculture productivity has not or can not keep pace with that growth. In America we do not have, at the present time, a problem which reaches anything like tragic proportions of countries such as Japan. And with the slow rats of population increase in America, such a problem of food shortage is likely to be remote. One factor which tends to lessen the possibility of a lower standard of living due to the possible inability of agriculture to keep pace with the increase in human numbers is the reduction of the race by wars. As the strain of soil depletion of increased population is felt by various countries the result will be either wholesale malnutrition and eventual destruction of the country, or, and what is more likely to happen, war. War caused by necessity of one nation to expand in another's territory. Naturally there will be resistance, and as nations become more modern in warfare, positive check in population will result. In Japan the problem of supplying food for the population has became so serious that men are known to walk five miles or more  to a plot of ground not much larger than an ordinary room. Japan has reached the limit in her ability to support her population and the result has been militaristic expansion in Korea and Manchuria. Italy had a similar problem...(continued on page three). PLAINFIELD LIONS ARE SUP'T DILL'S GUESTS. Last Tuesday evening the Lions Club of Plainfield was entertained at the Boys' School camp by Dr. Dill. This was the second time in the club's history that they were entertained at the school camp. At the meeting the Lions discussed the possibilities of having a camp in the northern part of Plainfield.
The dinner for the evening was cooked on the new outdoor furnace which has been erected by Mr. Stevenson, the school's bricklayer. Along with this a dam has been built, making a better place for swimming, and the entire site has been cleaned. When the boys start camping a good time is sure to be had by all. The Bricklaying department has just completed the steps leading to the General Shop, from the West side. When the door is completed, they will not have to use North entrance through the Printing Department. MR. ABBOT TALKS ON "UNSEEN FATHER". by DeWayne Mathias. Before Rev. Thistlethwaite left for a short visit in Chicago, he left his afternoon chapel services of the coming Sunday in charge of Mr. Abbott, director of Education of this school. Since that Sunday was Father's Day, Mr Abbott spoke on "The Unseen Father." There isn't a person living that doesn't know the physical father. Young and old, all know of some physical father. Some of us have had some hard luck, have been more unfortunate than others, and lost their physical father or mother. But this is not the father I am speaking of, the one I refer to is "The Unseen Father." We see everything about us, books, tables, houses, etc., but they aren't striking to us. We know they are here, feel them, see them, and are positive that they are here. This is all together different with the "Unseen Father." As you know when you read the Bible that we have all started somewhere. Then we must be sure that there is a guiding hand somewhere, a hand that guides the destiny of men. We cannot depend on ourselves, for the weakness of flesh will send you astray. So this is where the unseen father makes his appearance. It is He that guides all, it is He that puts the spirit of Life into man. When we go astray, our physical father does his best, he tries to guide us right. Our unseen father breathed into us that breath of life, so why isn't He the "Unseen Father?" He is our father only He's in heaven. I love to think of someone who is guiding us from above, because it would be pretty bad if we were without that spirit that makes us conscious. Today is Father's day and that is the reason I'm speaking of the "Unseen Father." What I say is true. Just look around and observe. A great speaker once used the make-up of a watermelon to illustrate God's power and excellency. Pointing out those different shades of green and red, showing the marvelous formed cylindrical seeds, he wondered, who could have done this, but God? It was the "Unseen Father" who did this. Look at the apple, the peach, or any fruit, compare them with an artist conception, and find out for yourself. There is no painter who can do this, marvelous wonders performed by this "Unseen Father." Just observe nature and think, some creator must be present. Think of the locust, making its appearance at periodic times, once every 17 years. After thinking of all these things, there is no questien of the "Unseen Father." Mr. Albright would like for the companies to to more diligent in the reporting of their ball games. If your company comes up some games short when the season ends, it may be rather costly. Last week at the state probation convention held at Turkey Run, Mr. F.D. Johnston was called on to give a speech because he probably had more experience in this line of work than any one else in attendance. TWO AND FIVE ARE IN LEAGUE LEAD. Saturday afternoon Company Two took undisputed lead of the Senior division in intra-mural baseball by defeating Company Ten, 11-6. Company Ten held Two 4-1 until the 3rd inning, when the latter company let loose with a 6 run rally. Company Four defeated One in a hard fought battle with their standing at stake. The Junior division seems rather unsettled, and a possible winner seems to be a dark-horse. STANDINGS. SENIORS (Company: won,lost): Two: 7,0; Ten: 3,1; Four: 2,2; One: 1,2; Three: 1,2; Thirteen: 1,3; Nine: 0,2; Eight: 0,2. JUNIORS (Company: won,lost): Five: 3,0; Six: 2,2; Eleven: 0,3; Twelve: 0,0. FIVE MEN HELP WITH SCOUTING. Dr. E.M. Dill, superintendent, this week appointed several more Scoutmasters to assist in the Boy Scout program here. Those in charge of Scout work now are as follows: Mr. Louis E. Starken, Mr. Raymond Kinder, Mr. William W. Walker, Mr. George Ratts, Mr. Arthur Kirk. Mr. Ratts sad Mr. Kirk are the two new members of the organization and each of them will have a troop of their own, as well as assist in the work of the entire organization. 140 BOYS APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP IN BOY SCOUTS. One hundred and forty boys have signified their intention of joining the Boy Scouts when the three additional troops are organized during July. The response to invitations to join was gratifying. However it may be made plain to all who apply, that everybody who applies for membership will not become Scouts, as there are a few restrictions. One of the restrictions is that the applicant must not be thinking of going out for any major sports such as baseball, football or basketball, since practice for these sports and games will conflict with Scout activities. Most of the Soout hikes and trips will be taken on Saturday, as this is the day that most of the sport contests take place, so it is logical that a boy can't be at two places at one time. A second condition for entrance is that the boy must have a fairly good record of conduct. Weeks Clear is not the important thing, but a boy must have at least one supervisor to vouch for his conduct.
A third condition for membership consists in passing the Tenderfoot requirements. This must be passed before a boy can join the Scouts. After he joins, a boy must progress or drop out to make way for someone who will work. During the past week Mr. Kirk consented to take over a troop, and will be in charge of the boys from Companies Two, Three, Eleven and Thirteen. This will comprise Troop Five. Mr. Ratts also said he would like to have a troop and he will have Troop Four, which is made up of boys from Companies Eight, Nine and Twelve. This promises to be one of the largest troops on the campus. At a meeting this week of Mr. Starken, Mr. Kirk and Mr. Kinder, plans were drawn up for a cabin meeting house, which will be built this summer and fall. The plans call for concrete floor and foundation, with two large fireplaces, a storeroom, and a large front porch. Woodcraft and Scouteraft work will be displayed in this cabin as eall as in the woods adjoining the cabin. Plans now are for a "Trail to Citizenship" through scouting to be marked on a walk leading to the Cabin. Tentative plans for the location of the cabin called for it to be erected at the foot of the hill, back of the practice drill ground. This will afford a convenient meeting place, and the trees and cleared spaces are so arranged that an ideal set-up for scout work is available. Electric lights and water will more than likely be run to the cabin. Troop Three, made up of boys from Companies 6 and 10, will be a rather small troop, unless more applications come from the colored boys. So far, only eleven applications for membership in this troop have been received  by Mr. Starken. Mr. Walker will have charge of this troop, and as Mr. Walker is the originator of the Scout Movement at the Boys' School, this troop should be one of the most progressive troops. Mr. Albright spent Wednesday in the northern part of the state, South Bend and Fort Wayne. While in South Bend, he visited his relatives. The painters have practically finished their painting at the Boys' Kitchen, and have started on their next door neighbor's house, the bakery. Mr. Kelly's painters also worked at the General Shop a day or so this week. Monday, Mr. L.N. Evans, supervisor of Company One, and head of the electrical department, started on his two weeks vacation. During his vacation, Mr. Hancook has his department. MORNING PROGRAM DEVOTED TO FATHERS. By Robert Hey. Sunday marked the first entertainment of that sort in three weeks. Programs were not presented the two previous Sundays, due to the quarantine caused by the recent epidemic of scarlet fever. The program was arranged by Miss Virginia Bronnenkant, in honor of Father's Day. As usual the band commenced the activities with a march. This time it was an old favorite called 'Junior High". The band, incidentally, has noticeably weakened. Approximately half of its members were paroled. We only hope it can be rebuilt to give worthy competition in next year's Band contest. The two routine numbers, the Pledge and a selected canticle ensued. "When Daddy Takes Me", a reading, was recited by Leo Emerson. A vocal solo, entitled "Daddy, You've Been a Mother to  Me", was rendered by James Stinson. Floyd Youne next gave a humorous soliloquy called, "A Monologue on Animals". This skit was given well, includng all accompanying gestures, which were very appropriate. Dr. V. Dewey Annakin gave a short discourse, which was centered principally around the Biblical character, Samuel. Dr.Annakin, who is from the State Teacher's College at Terre Haute, said he attributed Samuel's success in life to five reasons. (a) He dedicated his life to the betterment of his people, and let no one or any thing swerve him from his goal. (b) He had an objective in life and never doubted for an instant his ability to achieve that purpose. (c) He did his work day by day, always adding his daily accomplishments as they ahould have been added, never getting ahead or falling behind. (d) He asked advice of his superiors; and not only asked it,
but also took it. (e) He made himself indispensable to his people; even if they wished to struggle along without him they knew it was impossible. Dr. Dill then took charge of the rest of the program, and delivered a brief talk on matters pertaining to the welfare of the institution. Among other things, Dr. Dill called out the names of the boys who were flfty-two weeks clear and had not received their flags. These lads were William Lounsbery, Fred Brookins, Si Cox, Bernard Kramer, William Thornton, Joseph Rak, and little Jimmie Woods. DeWayne Mathias presented the silken emblems of our country, along with his felicitations. Mr. Abbott, affable school principle, and Mr. Albright, new athletic mentor spoke a few words. Their talks dealt on Boy Scouting and a new recreational program, respectively. Dr. Dill also read the company records for May. Company Two carried away honors for that merry month, having lost only .57 points per boy. Company 12 come in second, while Company 11 occupied third place. As a reward Company Two have their choice of either a chicken dinner in the company or a steak fry at camp. A little birdie tells me that they will not choose the chicken dinner. NEWSY REPORTS ARE TURNED IN. Two reports of unusual merit were turned in by reporters this week, and other reporters are asked to read them as an example of what and bow to write your reports. The "Special Education" class report is full of real newsy items, written in the style of a real newspaper report. Other grades of higher academic accomplishment should feel just a little chagrined for allowing the Special group to walk off with the best report.  Another interestingly written report comes from the Print Shop. In a style all his own, Richard Price breezes through the everyday happenings of the printing department and makes an outstanding report of them. Why not improve year own report? MR. BURMEISTER TO RETURN TO GERMANY SOON. Mr. Martin Burmeister, employed for the past eight or ten months in the research department of Indiana Boys' School, has resigned his position, and will leave the institution at the end of June, preparatory to sailing for his home in Germany. Mr. Burmeister has been in this country about a year, and was enrolled as a graduate student at Indiana University where he was working on a doctor's degree. For practical experience and research work for his thesis, he chose to come to the Boys' School and while here has conducted tests and examinations upon which parts of his thesis will be based. From Plainfield he will go east and visit schools in Washington, Philadelphia and New York. From New York he will sail for Bremerhafen, then to Berlin to see the Olympic Games. After witnessing these games he will begin work with an encyclopedia publishing company, and will be is charge of the biography section. While working he will continue his education, and hopes to finish up all necessary work for his PH.D. He hopes to to be able to reture to this country some time in the future and re-visit the Boys' School and other places with which he has become familiar during his stay here. Mr. Burmeister is not a novice in social work, as he was employed for five years in German institutions and also engaged in social agency work. His study here will assist him in his work abroad. The supervisor and officials of the institution wish Mr. Burmeister success in his work in Germany and extend to him a hearty invitation to come back and see us at any time. While his work here has not been in close relationship to the boys, he has made many contacts with them, and the boys also join in wishing him good luck. COMPANY TWO WINS DINNER FOR CONDUCT. Last Sunday Dr. Dill surprised the boys and offocers the institution by bringing forth their monthly conduct record, which has not been read for several months, due to the starting of the point system. The average is figured by total number of points lost per boy. Company Two walked away with the award, followed by Twelve and Eleven. For being the highest Company Two will go to camp Friday evening, where they will either have a chicken or steak fry. The standings of the Companies are as follows. (Company: Rank, Average points lost)Two: 1st, .57; Twelve: 2nd, .71; Eleven: 3rd, .71; Ten: 4th, 1.0; One: 5th, 1.02; Six: 6th, 1.40; Thirteen: 7th, 1.42; Eight: 8th, 1.47; Three: 9th, 2.13; Four: 10th, 2.51; Five: 11th, 3.58; Nine: 12th, 4.16.
BANDMASTER ILL. Sunday Mr.	L.C. Stanley took sick, and will be confined to his residence for two or three weeks. The institution will miss the services of Mr. Stanley, because he had just started forming his new band. The band made its first appearance on the same day. EXPRESSES THANKS TO SUPERVISORS. "After having spent ten months in I.B.S. my time is off. and I have to hurry in order to make reservations for my return trip to Germany on July 18th. I shall leave the State of Indiana on July 2nd and intend to visit several social institutions before sailing for Europe. I take this opportunity to express my deep appreciation and to give my best thanks to Dr. E.M. Dill for having given me the advantages afforded by study in this school. I certainly received a good and clear picture of social work in this country by studying in the Indiana University, but the practical experience I had in this institution has perhaps been of more importance to me than all theoretical training. It is my desire to give my best thanks also to Mr. O.J. Breidenbaugh, whose assistance and advise I have always highly appreciated. The work in the research department was a continuation of my former study in German institution and in the universities of Berlin and Koenigsberg, and it will certainly be of utmost importance so far as my latter study and work are concerned. Last but not least, I want to thank all the supervisors and employees in the office for giving me unlimited information and assistance as often as I have asked for it.
"Let me say also a few words to you boys of I.B.S. As a foreigner and as a guest in your country. I want to congratulate you for such	an opportunity as is offered you from this school. All of you may not yet understand just what I mean by that, but you will in a few years from now after you have grown older. All of you will get here in the school to the point where you will understand that truthfulness and honesty pay better than anything else. The school will make you 'usefull citizens and manly men'. Take advantage of this opportunity; make this goal your personal one and try to reach it while here in the Boys' School. Think that each one of you has his responsibility of being a part of the whole American youth. Try to become and to remain worthwhile members of this youth, so that each of you can contribute in his particular place to welfare and progress of your country. I have learned to estimate and to love the American nation, you boys be proud of your great and powerful country! I give my best wishes for your future success to all of you." Martin Burmeister. MRS. GOODWIN WILL WORK IN DANVILLE. It is with regret that we announce the resignation of Mrs. Francis Goodwin, school secretary to Mr. Cornelius Abbott, principal. Mrs Goodwin started working at this school in 1934, in the research department, with Mr. Briedenbaugh. She worked in that department until November, 1935, when she accepted the position of school clerk, succeeding Mrs Schwier who, in turn, took over her responsibilities in the research department. She has been in the school department since that time. On July lst, Mrs Goodwin will become the secretary of Mr. Clifford Fields in the Department of Public Welfare, located at Danville. Mrs Goodwin has been very efficient in her work in the office, which has always been a hustle from 8 until 4. She helped plan the new office, laying all the plans for her office. Her duties covered all the regular clerical functions of a school clerk, keeping files up to date, checking attendance daily, writing passes for boys, and a surplus of things for other teachers. Mr. Abbott states that it will be a hard task to place some one in Mrs Goodwins place which is still open. We are all happy to see her step into a higher position, but are sorry that she is leaving.