The Decatur Dictator from Oberlin, Kansas • 1

til 3 The ecatur Dictator VOLUME 7 DECATUR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL OBERLIN KANSAS, DECEMBER 22, 1C21 NUMBER 3 Y. W. REST ROOM IS NOW COMPLETE OPERETTA PROVES DELIGHTFUL EVENT GIRLS ARE JUBILANT OVER THE COZY, ATTRACTIVE FURNISHINGS MUSIC DEPARTMENT PLEASES LAttGE CROWD DESPITE BAD WEATHER BUSINESS PEOPLE FINANCE PROJECT UNUSUAL MUSICAL TALENT IS SHOWN "Windmills of Holland" given Dec. 16 Wins Praise of Audience By: Its Charm Many Friends. Alwayg Ready To Boost School, Show Interest By Subscribing 8 A rest room in a high school is something unusual in this part of the state so the Y.

W. C. A. has reason to be proud of theirs as well as grateful to the business men and people of the AS town who so kindly furnished it. Miss I Fair the state W.

C. A. secretary, led the first meeting held in the rest room. She showed her surprise and "Windmills of Holland," formed by the Dutch lads and lasses, in their picturesque costumes, went round and round, in the opera house December 16, in spite of the inclemency of the weather. The wooden shoes clattered as the operetta cast danced and sang themselves into the hearts of the audience and won praise for them and Miss Atwood, the musical director.

The scene was laid at the mill of Mynheer Hertcgenbosh, a rich Dutch, farmer and Mill owner. The plot involved the installing, of an" electric plant to take the place of the old windmill. Bob Yankee an American salesman, finally nearly persuaded Hertogenbosh to sign the contracts for the new, machinery, but his wifo and daughters discovered his errand and they together with the mill-hands and their arrived on the DECATUR WINS REMARKABLE HONOR IN WISCONSIN CONFERENCE delight over the achievement cf thir club room. The room is in the southwest section cf the new addition of the building and is large and sunny. The windows are draped with rose and tan mar quisette which adds to the attractiveness.

A cot and six rocking chairs provide comfort and ease. Music can be enjoyed any time by means cf the large Edison victrola. Two rugs and a library table adds to the cosiness. Ifr is as Miss Fair said that not only the girls of this year will enjoy it but the girls who will come to school in years to come. The following is a list of persons who furnished the room: D.

G. Campbell, E. S. Dean, M. W.

Maddcx, Young Realty Oberlin National Bank, Benton Hopkins Inv. Farmers National Bank Cash Store, Foster Lumber Hayes Sen, D. G. Addleman, T. Stevenson, Murhly P.

Nits'sh, it J. V. C. "Rogers, H. J.

State Bank, jW LECTURE COURSE SEVENTEEN STATES ENTER PAPERS AND MAGAZINES AT MADISON STUDENT SECRETARY VISITS OUR Y. W. C. A. IS A BIG SUCCESS scene just in time to save the old milk The character cf Hertogenbosh, the mill owner was cleverly portrayed by Frank' Gierhart.

His "make-up" and acting were splendid and hi3 songs very pleasing. Minnie Murphy as Vrouw Hertogenbosh did exeept- ionally well and appeared, a' typlcal elderly, farm wel.jsnitedJ;oer fitfeoprjuw-ypice; OBERLIN SECOND Mendelssohn's Musical Club Renders IN ITS OWN CLASS' Gratifying Entertainment ptZSt JKnas Publications Miss Fair a Practical Talk In Assembly. Banquet Given In HeiHonM: Miss Helen Fair, the Y. W. field secretary visited our school Wednes- Chcssn Prize Numbers In Contest Music-lovers were delighted with the entertainment ot the Mendelssohn The Decatur Dictator sent to Madi Margaret uoboitt and Kathleen -Heitmann, the daughters, seemed to have completely mastered the art of simple country maids.

Bob played, by Ted Addle-man, met all the requirements of a persuasive, business salesman from America and gained the sympathy of the audience when he failed" to make his desired sale. The character Hans a student of music, as interpreted by Ira McKay seemed to be truly depres Musical Club, which was given in the 'son, to the National high school day December 7. She gave a practi-High School Auditorium, December 12 newspaper and magazine contest held ca ta ta ne stU(ent pn the This was the sa ond number of the by the Central Interschoolastic Press cubject "Christianity in High School'1 Lyceum Course id was a decided Association, in co-operation with the Miss Fair led the first regular Y- success. Anong the opening num-'journaijsm Course, of the Uniersity meeting, held in the new club room ters were Mendelssohn's Wedding, cf Wisconsin brought creditable re- banquet was served at six p. March and Spring Song.

The orchest- turns, when it was awarded second bv Miss McMahan and the girls of the Home Economics department. ra consisted of six pieces, flute, piano, Piace, among papers from schools of cornet', cello, and two violins. The 100-500 students. Seventeen states players and the vocalist were very ef- entered 110 newspapers and magaz-ficient in their art, as was shewn by jnes. Kansas was given four places.

sed and qvnta heart broken when he their wcrk, both collectively and gtates repressnted fnntest and in Va' 'number of entries from each were: Bivans, H. F. Ceveley, W. O. Hay-ward, G.

Mcrrish, J. R. Dowden, A. Hitchcock, Gene McClaury, W. Mil'er, R.

S. Steely, A. Stowell, Ralph Clark, Ada Hanson, Ethel Mag-gard, Jennie Diehl, Chris G. Jorn, Art Steele, Geo. W.

Jcrn, 'H. 0. Benton Hazel Bcbbitt, Gladys Dowling, Frank W. W. Musser, Agnes Dowl-ing, Azelia Maggard, Gordon H.

Banchor, Thelma Smith, Faye G. H. Lippelmann, Elwood Brooks, L. Frickey, H. Cook, R.

F. Landau, Thelma Curry, Alice Bryan H. A. Murlin, Mike Roach, Jerry Votapka, Tudor M. Stevenson, E.

Smith, Iono Francis, Mand Welch, Agnes Heitman, C. E. McKnight Lewis Pierce, Anton Niels Lee Meadows, Iva Millen, Romaine Wyatt Jenne Barnard, Mrs. George Nellans R. A.

Marks, W. G. Colbert, Ray Bobbitt, and Nina Vernon. "A Wisconsin, 26; Illinois, 21; Minnesota, ber3 rem the old masters and comp 12; Iowa, 15; Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, csitions of the greater modern com' posers intermingled with a few pop The subject of the Y. W.

meeting was "Gifts," The three most important "Gift Days' were named as Christmas, Birthdays and Commencements. The girls were reminded that gifts they give make them happier than gifts they receive. A banquet was given in honor of Miss Fair. A number of Alumni were present, Hazel Wagner, Marian Cath-cart, Anna Kipps, Myrtle Anderson, Anne E. Florence Harold and Thelma Smith.

Other guests were Professor and Mrs. Smick, and Mrs Flowers, Y. W. adviser. The purpose of the secretary's visit was to give hslpful suggestions to Nebraska, Kentucky, Washing- ular numbers to give variety.

As the id North Dako i. 1 i i -i i nuusi saia mere wn.s music icr me music Oklahoma, and District of Columbia, one each. The prizes as awarded to high schoo! papers and magazines in different classes based on size of schools, were: head, which makes one think, for the heart, which excites feeling, and the feet, which causes a desire to dance. At times one could hear the twittering of birds, the prayer of the black- smith, the sound of the anvil, the est newspaper contest: first was about to lose his sweetheart. Franz in love with one of the daughters, was very humorously represented by Ralph McLaughlin.

DcEtte Duncan as the charming daughter of a rich farmer acted her rde with ease. Bonnie Cathcart gave two delightful humorous readings and the beauty and interest of the operetta was, increased by the songs, costumes and acting of the following members of the chorus: Burnis Campbell, Dorothy Coldren Theo Young, Nila Curry, Myrtle Wilbur, Alene. Miner, Beula Cathcart, Elmer Carman, Herbert Morrison, Howard Banta, Harold Met-calf, Milo Coldren, Archie Taylor, Willam Rouse, and Harold McKay. The Y. W.

Bazaar held at the court house December 10, was a success as fifty-three dollars was cleared. Many articles of fancy work, various kinds of food, candy and popcorn balls were sold. The girls and friends of the organization donated saleable articles in a very generous, manner. This money will be used to send delegates to Estes Park Conference. cc ming dawn and the tramp of West High Weekly, West high school the officers and committees and to make soldiers.

At other times one felt a Second, Central High for an interesting and prosper-tingling sensation in his toes. Central High School, Third, jcus year. The musicians attributed the sue- The Scout, Muskogee, Okla. Miss Fair was delighted with the NOVEL Y. W.

MEETING Cass of their entertainment to the fine Best newspaper printed in school new rest room and heartily commend-accustic properties of the stage and print shop: First, Central Bulletin ed the enthusastic spirit and efficient the auditorium which they declared Washington; Second, Messenger organization of the Oberlin Y. W. perfect. This compliment was ap- Wichita, Third, Weekly Man-prociated by the students and people ualite, Kansas City. Lucy Lincoln had of the fifth grade at the city schools, as substitute for Mr.

Miller Thursday after- cf Oberlin because they are justly. Best newspaper in school cf 500- 1000 pupils: First, The Black Hawk, proud of the Auditorium. Davenport, Iowa; Second, High School noon, December 16, Some of the best stenographers are Buzz. Hutchinson, Third, Otak- Micce3 Douglas and Sproul had graduates of Decatur. The co-operat- nam Mankato.

Minn. r.f VmcMrco vnon TOiVi tio' Best newspaper in hi nf mn. charge of all th3 Freshman and 500 rmrnls: First. Shattuck Soectator. English classes two days Indian Legends, games and lunch around a blazing campfire were the means of a joyous time for a Y.

W. campfire meeting. About forty girls, dressed in hikinT garb, accompanied by Misses Hanna, Sproul and Holcomb, walked out to the Ireland farm. "Peggy' O'Neil' seemed to be on everybody's mind so it was sung. When a beautiful spot at the foot of a steep bank was reached, the girls built a campfire.

By its light they played games, led by Miss Hanna until the leader arrived. The picturesque scens of the circle of girls seated around the blazing campfire, which lighted up the surrounding darkness, seemed call for the Indian legend, related by Burnis Campbell. After lunch everybody decided that a campfire meeting was the very best kind cf a Y. W. meeting.

commercial department, brought a i ir nil. 1 Cen- mutually beneficial. Dictator, ucerin, iniru, Th mm of Oherlin are beeinnine to tral Outlook, St. Joseph, Mo. 0 flfiji.i "You don't like your neighbor? Then move to a different Vicinity," is the advice of Mr.

Hadley, the1 Commercial instructor. His idea' is that a pupil gets tired of sitting by one person throughout the year, so he changes them about and everyone has a new neighbor. He intends to do this every quarter so that' no one will be bored for any great length of time. show their confidence in the ability; Best magazine printod in school! students and teachers are justly proud of the high school students. Lorus shop: First, The Messenger, of it.

Dimmitt, of the business department, Wichita, Second, Auroan Credit is due. to the faculty working in the First Stata Bank Muscatine, Iowa; Third, The Unionite visers and all of the journalism Rrhnn1 and Eatnrdav. Gilbert Union, Grand Rapids, Mich. e3, who have had any part in the pub- Miller was engaged four dsys, aud-' honor, to the Dictator, is one, lining of the paper, ana to tne sud-( greatest tnat nas ever come to scrioers wno nave given me project -t rarmer uA iting the bocks of the Equity Union. cur school.

The citizens of Oberlin, their loyal support. if.