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Vol. X X IV .

JULY, 1920.

No. 4.

LETTER TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
Dear Friends:
I am anxious to interest you in the work that we are doing at normal
and the opportunities that are open to you here. Y ou have doubtless re­
ceived one of our recent catalogues and have probably noticed that a new
course of study will go into operation in September. This course is of the
greatest possible interest to all young men and women who are planning
to enter public school work. Y ou will note that it has the following
points:
First. It gives you the opportunity of preparing yourself for spec­
ial work either in kindergarten— primary grades or in intermediate grades,
grammar or junior high school or rural school.
Second.' All the work in the normal department is of college grade.
If you complete the course you will receive two years credit in college in
case you should desire to take a college course. '
Third. In case you do not have the fifteen units of high school work
required for admission to the Regular Normal Course, you can secure
them in our Secondary Department. Every opportunity is given to do
this work rapidly and effectively.
Fourth. We shall offer the following electives for next year in ad­
dition to the regular normal course: Kindergarten-Primary Methods,
School Administration, Elizabethan Literature, Horace, Livy (6th year
Latin), First, Second and Third Year French, Plane and Spherical Trig-

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onometry, College Algebra, Advanced Botany, Advanced Zoology, His­
tory of M odem Europe, Sociology, Cookery, Music.
Fifth. The expenses are surprisingly low in our school. Free tu­
ition to all students 17 or more years of age who are preparing to teach.
T o others the expense for tuition is $2.00 a week. The cost for boarding,
furnished room, heat, light and laundry for those who are here during the
entire school year of forty weeks is only $5.25 a week. T o those who are
here a shorter time, the rate is $5.50.
It is worth while to prepare for teaching. So great is the demand
for skilled teachers that even those of our graduates who are without ex­
perience are elected to positions ranging in salary from $100 to $150 a
month. Next year the minimum salary paid will undoubtedly range
from $1000 to $1200 a year. This makes teaching an attractive opening.
Good teachers are always in demand. In times of business depression
salaries in offices drop rapidly but the salaries of teachers are.fixed and do
not decline.
The growth of our school during the past five or six years has been
remarkably rapid. Last year we enrolled 699 students in our normal
department and were unable to accommodate all who applied. Our ad­
vanced enrollment is much the largest in our history. W e advise all pros­
pective students to register as early as possible. A good room will be
reserved on receipt of the five dollar registration fee.
I shall be glad to give you any further information that you may de­
sire. I am,
Sincerely yours,
E zra

L ehm an,

Principal.

WHAT NEW STUDENTS OUGHT TO KNOW
Naturally students entering Normal for the first time desire inform­
ation on a number of questions. Experience has taught us that these
questions center about certain matters. W e have decided to anticipate
many of these questions and to answer them in advance. Perhaps you
will find the answer to the question in which you are interested.
“ Is it necessary for me to come to Normal on Sunday, September
5 ?”
Ans. N o; M onday September 6 will be devoted to registering and
classifying new students. Late in the day students will be assigned to
classes, but there will be no recitations until Tuesday morning, Septem­
ber 7.
“ Is it necessary for day students to come on Monday? ”
Ans. No. D ay students will be on time if they report early on
Tuesday|moming, September 7.

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“ Will m y baggage be delivered at the school free of charge?”
Yes, if you bring your trunk check to the office when you come,
your baggage will be delivered free of cost. It is highly inportant that
every piece of baggage be plainly marked with the owner’s name. N o
baggage will be delivered by the school after the first two days of the term.
Students coming later should engage one of the cabmen at the station to
bring the baggage to the school.
“ What equipment will the school provide for m y room? ”
Ans. Your room will be furnished with all necessary furniture such
as bed, bedding, bureau, study table, wash stand, bowl and pitcher, chairs
and light fixtures..
“ What shall I bring with m e?”
Ans. Students should bring all toilet articles, table napkins, bureau
covers, cushions (if desired), laundry bag, pair of blankets or heavy quilt,
pair of window curtains (if desired). Students should also bring knife,
fork, spoon and glass tumbler for use in their rooms as these articles may
not be taken from the dining room.
“ Can I buy or rent text books at the school?”
Ans. Yes, you can buy or rent the books you need at the school book
room. Y ou need not look after these in advance.
“ Must I secure gymnasium suit and shoes in advance of my coming
to school?”
Ans. N o. It would be better for you to defer the purchase of these
articles until your class work has begun. Y ou can then secure them
through the teacher of physipal education.

Ans.

THE SUMMER SCHOOL
The six weeks summer school now in progress will be the largst and
promises to be the most successful summer term in our history. W e
shall have approximately 250 students. A large group of mature teachers
are with us preparing for the state permanent or for the professional cer­
tificate examination. A fine group of graduates of four year high schools
have come to us to prepare for teaching in the fall. A very encouraging
feature is the presence of a large delegation o f students who were with us
last year. The members of the summer school faculty are Dr. Ezra Leh­
man, Prin.; Prof. J. S. Heiges, Dean; Profs. L. C. Krebs, J. K . Stewart,
J. M . Slothour and Dr. James Eldon. Miss M yrtle Mayberry is Dean of
Women and Miss M ary R . Harris, Principal of the Training SchoolMisses Frieda Bausch, Jean Robinson, Ruth Hoke and Mrs. Jean Milleisen are also on the faculty.

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n ew m em bers of the faculty for n ext year

Prof J Seth Grove will take charge of the department of mathemat­
ics and wiU serve as coach of boys’ athletics. Prof. Grove needs no in­
troduction to a host of the Herald readers. He is one of our own number,
having been graduated from normal in the class of 1910. After teaching
two years he entered Ursinus College where he made a very creditable
record and was graduated in 1916. He took an active part in aU kinds
of athletics in both normal and coUege. Since his graduation from col­
lege he has taught successfully at the Clarion State Normal School. We
predict for him a very successful career on the faculty of his Alma Mater.
He is spending the summer at Columbia University Summer School.
Miss Hannah Keiffer, who has been associate superintendent of Queen
Anne County, M d., for a number of years will come to us to take charge
of the department of Rural Education. Miss Keiffer will supervise the
work of the students who elect the rural school group. She will also give
a course in School Efficiency. Miss Keiffer is a Pennsylvanian by birth,
a graduate of Millersville State Normal and of Columbia University.
For a number of years she made a special study of the problems of rura
education and will bring a wide experience to her work at Normal.
M i«« Ethel V . Danielson of New York will come to us to take charge
of the important department of Health Education. Miss Danielson is
well qualified for her work as she has made a fine record at Alfred Univer­
sity, Alfred, N. Y ., where she has been in charge of physical education for
the past two years. She will also coach girls’ athletics. She has taken
an active interest in field hockey, basket ball, base ball and other girls
games. W e predict that she will be very successful in developing her de^
Miss Elizabeth McWilliams of Wiconisco has been elected head of the
Department of Cookery and Chemistry. Miss McWilliams will also be
in charge of the dining room. She will prepare the menus and supervise
the cooking. Miss McWilliams has made a splendid record as a teacher
and manager. Her new field will give her still wider opportunity for the
display of her ability.

RETIREMENT OF DR. ELDON
As noted elsewhere in the Herald Dr. James Eldon after more than
40 years service in the public schools of Pennsylvania, 21 of which were
given to the Shippensburg Normal School, has retired from active work
Dr. Eldon’s retirement will be keenly regretted by the Normal school
authorities, members of the faculty and the hundreds of his students pres­
ent and past who learned to admire and love him for his sterling.qualities
as a man and a teacher. The best wishes of the Herald go with Dr. Eldon
in his retirement from active service. M ay his years be long and pleas­
ant.

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TEACHERS WHO WILL NOT RETURN TO NORMAL
The Normal School will lose the splendid services of Miss Gertrude
Greene in the department of English. Miss Green will enter post grad­
uate work at Radcliffe College in the fall.
Miss Emma Havens leaves us to take a responsible position in the
schools of her native state, New York, and Miss Bertha Reed has been
elected to an important position in the schools of Atlantic City.
Prof. Jos. Donahue, who completed the work in chemistry and phy­
sics very satisfactorily, after the departure of Prof. Williams, has accept­
ed a similar position in the schools of Carlisle. Our best wishes go with
all these members of the faculty.

PRINCIPAL’S LETTER TO THE ALUMNI
Dear Friends:
Commencement is now a thing of the past and we are able to take
stock of the past year. As we look back we have every reason to congrat­
ulate ourselves on the splendid work that Old Normal has been able to do
during the past year. N ot only were all records broken in the matter of
attendance, but we have every reason to believe that the work of the
school was of a superior type. Our registration shows that 699 students
enrolled in the normal department during 1919-20. Of these 176 were
men and 523, women. This is a splendid showing in a year when many
normal schools in various parts of the country fell off in attendance.
W e recognize the part that you individually and collectively played
in building up the school. W e submitted a questionnaire to more than
600 of the students, in which we asked them to indicate the most potent
influence that induced them to come to Shippensburg Normal. It is sig­
nificant that over 400 answered that they came here because some alum­
nus or former student had recommended the school to them. This re­
veals the real secret of our growth. Y ou have supported the administra­
tion of the school in splendid fashion and the results are everywhere mani­
fest.
Our prospects for the coming year are good. A t this writing we
have more boarding students enrolled for next year than were present at
the opening of the term last September. W e can hardly conceive it pos­
sible that the record of the past year will be broken for we were taxed to
our capacity to accommodate the students who applied. In fact it was
necessary for us to turn some of those away who applied late in the spring
as we could not find lodging for them. However, on the principle that
“ there is always room for one m ore” we may find room for the one extra
student necessary to make our enrollment for next year an even 700.

T H E N O RM A L SCHOOL H ERALD
W e are desirous of securing a fine body of young men and women who
are graduates of a four year high school, for our entering class. The new
course of study that goes into effect in September should appeal strongly
to all young men and women who are inclined to look toward teaching.
Since all the work in the new course is of college grade, students who have
completed the course in normal will receive two years credit when they
enter college. Students will thus have a certificate from a state normal
school enabling them to teach practically anywhere in the United States,
and they will be peculiarly well qualified to go on with college work. It
is admitted that the ideal course for any man or woman who expects to
teach, is two years in a normal school after graduation in high school,
followed by two years in college. N ot only are the highest paid positions
open to these young men and women, but they are splendidly equipped
for high school or advanced teaching.
The course of study at our school should appeal with special force to
those who are limited in finances. All students 17 or more years of age
will receive free tuition. In spite of the enormous increase in the cost
of living we shall charge but $5.25 a week for boarding, furnished room,
heat, light and laundry for the entire year. T o those who remain a
shorter time, the rate is $5.50. The entire expense for the school year
including the registration fee of five dollars, the fee for athletics, enter­
tainments, moving pictures, etc., is less than $220.00 a year.
The new course also offers opportunity to prepare for teaching in
either the primary-kindergarten group, intermediate group, junior^ high
school or the rural schools. Electives are offered in such number as to
make it possible for any student to do exactly the kind of work that he or
she desires. We shall appreciate the efforts of our alumni to send a strong
capable group of young men and women to us as students.
Those who do not have the required 15 high school units can secure
them in the secondary department that will be maintained at normal.
Teachers who have lacked high school opportunities will be able to secure
the necessary work in the shortest possible time.
Big things are about to come to the teacher. Dr. Finegan will have
the earnest support of Gov. Sproul in his efforts to increase greatly the
appropriation for the public schools. Salaries will be increased along the
entire line and teachers will at last come to their own. It is worth while
for young men and women to prepare for these big openings.
If you were fortunate enough to have been present at the Alumni
Rally I need not tell you of the splendid turn-out of alumni and former
students. The alumni parade was never quite so large as it was on this
occasion. If you were unfortunate enough to miss it, we know that no
words of ours can do justice to the fine spirit and splendid enthusiasm
evidenced everywhere. W e were specially glad to note the large attend­
ance of members of the classes of ’90, ’95, ’00, ’ 10, and ’ 18 at their reunions.

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I personally wish to express my gratification at being able to meet so many
of the men and women that I knew in former years either as fellow stu­
dents or as students in my classes.
Altogether, the past year has been a most helpful and encouraging
one. We face the new year with full confidence that it will be if possible
a still better year for the Old Cumberland Valley State Normal School.
Fraternally yours,
Ezra Lehman, ’89

MISS HORTON ABSENT FROM NORMAL
Miss Horton after 25 years of service as teacher, preceptress and sec­
retary has been granted a year’s leave of absence beginning August 1.
She expects to spend the year visiting friends in Indiana and Illinois.
While the authorities of the school, the faculty the alumni and students
will miss Miss Horton from her usual place all will unite in wishing her a
very pleasant year’s vacation: W e all hope to see her at her usual place
next year.

MEN AT THE NORMAL SCHOOL
D o young men go to normal school? Our school is able to answer
that question in the affirmative most emphatically. During the past
year we enrolled 176 men in the regular normal department. W e believe
that men and women are needed in the public school system and we en­
courage both to come to us. We recognize that young men are interested
in good, clean athletics. For this reason we stress football, basket ball
baseball and other forms of athletics. With Prof. Seth Grove, one of thé
finest athletes ever graduated from normal, in charge of the work next
year we expect our boys to make a record in the various sports.

COMMENCEMENT WEEK
Commencement always begins with the senior banquet. This year’s
banquet was fully up to any that had preceded it and in the, judgment
of the class of 1920, it surpassed all others.
The dining room was decorated with pennants and banners and the
class colors were carried out in the floral decorations and the menu. Un­
der the direction of Miss Reed of the Cooking Dept., and Mrs. Watkins,
an appetizing menu was presented. After all had done ample justice to
the good things that were served, Dr. Lehman as Toastmaster introduced

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Prof. H. L. Burkholder, one of the class deans, who spoke on the theme
“ Twenty Tonight” dealing with the significance of the event to the class
and the bright prospects lying just ahead. Miss Myrtle Mayberry took
for her theme “ Two Words. ” She referred to the significance of the class
colors, black and gold, and spoke of the place-that each must play in the
life of the student. The class president, S. W . Shearer of East Waterford,
was then introduced, and spoke on “ Our Peculiarities.”
Chas. C. Taylor, Arendtsville, the class orater, enlightened the fac­
ulty to the manner in which the class had been “ Pulling it Over on the
Faculty.”
Dr. Lehman then introduced with feeling and appropriate
remarks Dr. James Eldon of the Dept, of Mathematics who after more
than 40 years of service is about to terminate his connection with the
school and to retire from active service. Dr. Eldon dealt with the early
history of the school as it struggled to gain a place for itself in the sun.
He referred to his long association with the Normal School and to the
fact that though he severed his connection with it, it would ever remain
first in his heart. The last speaker was Hon. Quinn T . M ickey who spoke
appropriately on “ The Trustees.” The audience joined in singing
“ Alma M ater” under the leadership of Miss Adams and concluded with
“ Auld Lang Syne.”
While the seniors were banqueting the under classmen were epjoying
themselves in the gymnasium where an informal dance had been given for
their benefit.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLOSING

The Sunday School assembled in the large chapel for the closing ex­
ercises of the year. Prof. Heiges, superintendent of the Sunday School,
presided. Prof. Stewart offered prayer after which Dr. Lehman spoke
briefly of the benefits of the Sunday School in the life of the student. Prof.
Heiges dwelt on the lesson of service taught during the past six months in
the lessons that had been studied. Appropriate music was rendered by
the choir.
BACCALAUREATE SERVICES

N ot for many years had the weather been so unpleasant as it was on
Sunday evening. A cold penetrating rain began to fall about four o’clock
and continued until late in the night. It was a high tribute to Dr. Klein
that so many persons braved the inclement weather and attended the ser­
vice. The large hall was comfortably filled. The service opened with the
senior class entering singing the “ Integer Vitae” of Horace. The min­
isters of the town occupied the seats upon the rostrum. Dr. J. L. Grimm
of the U. B. Church delivered invocation after which the audience joined
in the Long Meter Doxology. The congregation then sang “ Stand up,

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Stand up for Jesus,” and Rev. H. R. Lobb of the Church of God read the
evening lesson from Proverbs 3 :1 3 -2 0 and Proverbs 4 :1 -1 3 .
The Girls’ Chorus “ 0 How Amiable are thy Dwellings” was followed
with prayer by Rev. H. D . Emmert of the Church of the Brethren.
Dr. H. M. J. Klein, Ph. D., of Franklin and Marshall College then de­
livered the Baccalaureate Sermon. His theme was “ The Benefits of Wis­
dom. ” It was a masterly address dealing with great and profound truths
but presented in so simple a manner as to be comprehended by even young
children. He referred to the story told b y Hafiz of the Wise M an who
sought the greatest thing in the world and learned that it consisted not
only in having youth but in having the opportunity for service.
He rep­
resented life as having four doors, one of iron with the inscription “ T o
H ave” the second of bronze with the inscription “ T o K n ow ” the third of
silver marked “ T o D o ” the fourth of gold inscribed “ T o Be. ” He show­
ed the place that all of these may have in a life but dwelt on the fact that
character or being, involving as it does that wisdom which is found alone
in God, is the real test of life.
The collection taken on the occasion of the Baccalaureate Sermon
is devoted to the purchase of food and clothing for destitute children in
Shippensburg and vicinity. The offering was unusually generous on this
occasion.
Miss Mabel Longanecker accompanied by Miss Reida Longanecker
rendered a beautiful solo “ 0 Rest in the L ord” from “ E lijah.”
The benediction was pronounced by Rev. D. J. Wetzel of the Reform­
ed Church after which the class marched out singing “ Onward Chris­
tian Soldiers.”
REUNION OF THE CLASS OF

’95

The class of ’95 has always been one of the most progressive among
the more than forty classes. It has a splendid organization and meets
from time to time. This year it celebrated the 25th anniversary of its
graduation in fine style. A banquet was served in the Reddig Building.
Members of the class came from distant states and all had a pleasant time.
Among the leading spirits in this class are several men with wide repu­
tations: Sec. H. H. Baish of the State Retirement Board, Sec. W . N. Dec­
ker of the Altoona Public Schools, Prof. I. W . Huntzberger of Washington,
D . C., Prof. A. A. McCrone of the Southern High School, Philadelphia,
Rev. J. S. Decker of Moravia, Iowa, and Thomas Miller of Allentown.
CHAPEL EXERCISES

The senior class met for its last chapel exercises on M onday morning
at ten o ’clock. Dr. Lehman conducted the devotional service after which
Prof.H .L.Burkholder, one of the class deans, delivered his address to the

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graduates. He spoke of the opportunity for service that awaited young
men and women and dwelt on the fact that not ability but stability is
sought by the world today. He appealed to the class to realize the high­
est ideals in life, smce one Js ideals determine the measure of the man. Be­
neath our present day artificiality there is a real individuality that should
be fostered and developed. Teaching offers splendid opportunities for
growth. The world is calling for leaders and teachers more than any
others have the opportunities to make themselves felt in molding and
shaping public opinion and through it the destiny of the nation.
A t the conclusion of Prof. Burkholder’s address M r. Samuel Shearer,
the president of the class, presented the class deans with tokens of the re­
gard of the class. Prof. Burkholder responded fittingly for Miss M ay­
berry and himself. After singing “ Alma Mater ” the exercises were con­
cluded.
ART EXHIBIT

The usual exhibit including the work of the drawing, sewing and man­
ual training classes was given in the art rooms from four to six. Ice cream
and tea were served to the guests. The exhibits in all the manual depart­
ments were particularly good this year. Miss Jean Robinson who has
.charge of the drawing and sewing work in the absence of Miss Irene Huber
was warmly congratulated on the type of work done by her students.
Prof. Burkholder’s work represented a very practical application of the
theories of manual framing. Chairs, bookcases,etc.,proved that a high
grade of work had been done.
CLASS REUNIONS

As previously noted the class of ’95 held a very successful banquet in
the Reddig Building from 4 to 7 o ’clock.
The class of 1918 banquetted from 7 till 10 in the same building. A
large representation of this class was present. Prof. Heiges, one of the
deans of the class, was a guest.
MUSICALE

M onday night of Commencement Week is the time set apart for the.
department of instrumental and vocal music. The program was unusual­
ly good this year and set forth the work of Misses Matthews and Adams
in a most favorable fight. The instrumental department was represent­
ed by a selection, 2 pianos 4 hands “ Prelude Op 3 No. 2 ” by Misses Dor­
othy Clever and Frances Segner : three of Ethelbert Nevin’s “ Songs With­
out W ords” by Reida Longanecker; Liszt’s “ Etude un Sospiro|;by Elea­
nor Addams; a two piano four hand waltz by Masters John and Edward

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McPherson and selections from Kuhlau and Hugo b y Misses Helen Beattie and Marian Rununell. Miss Anna Hoke played Liszt’s “ Sposalizio”
and Misses Evelyn Ickes, Margaret Shreeve, Margaret M cDowell and
Yera Corbin rendered Bohm’s “ Brise Printainere. ”
The vocal numbers were two selections “ I Would That M y L ov e”
and “ 0 Beautiful Violet” by the Girl’s Choral Society, Chaminade’s
“ Summer” by Mabel Longanecker, Spross’ “ Will o ’ the W isp” by
Holley Urey, a baritone solo, “ Three for Jack” by Marcus Markley, a
soprano solo by Reida Longanecker, “ Villanncella” and a vocal quartette
“ The Hiring Fair” iron the “ Chimes of Normandy” sung b y Misses
Wineka and Schue and Messrs Kurtz and Markley.
CLASS DAT

Class D ay is easily the most interesting feature except the Alumni
Play, of Commencement Week. The class of 1920 presented an unusual­
ly attractive program.
The class president, Mr. Samuel W . Shearer of East Waterford wel­
comed the audience and dwelt upon the significance of the class motto.
“ Alta Pete” (aim high). Aspirations not contentment are the law of a
person’s life. They are the incentives that spur men on in the face of mis­
fortune and opposition to the realization of their cherished ambition. He
who is without aspiration is content to drift aimlessly; but he who seeks
the higher things seizes his opportunities and transforms his ideals into
conduct and character. The world needs men and women possessed of
high ideals and standards who have the courage of their convictions. It
is only through the efforts of such that a better and brighter world in
which justice and fairness shall reign can be realized.
Mr. Chas. Taylor of Arendtsville was class orator. He spoke very
forcefully and pointed out that perseverance is the quality that Plutarch
has described as all powerful, the key of fortune that turns the lock of life.
I t is this quality that led the American army in Europe to glorious vic­
tory. The educational world is looking for young men and women who
are imbued with the same spirit. The spirit of whole-hearted devotion
to a cause is the best substitute for genius. It is better capital than gold
or silver.
The class history as presented b y Miss Ruth Sheaffer of Northamp­
ton showed that the class had had the usual experience that characterized
a class at Normal School. She emphasized the fact that the class had five
deans and therefore came in contact with a larger number of the faculty
than any other class. The class suffered the loss of many who were called
into the great W orld War. On the other hand it gained a number of over­
seas men from the previous class. The historian recounted the prowess of
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The Class Will was read b y Miss Anna Heeter of McNeal.^ She dis­
posed of the various class possessions in truly legal fashion. Various mem­
bers of the faculty were bequeathed memorials. The under classmen were
also remembered by the departing seniors. M any trifling but valuable
personal bequests were made which will serve as a continual reminder of
the generosity of the class of 1920.
Mr. Monroe Gobrecht of Hanover chose for the subject of ms M an­
tle Oration “ Education for L ife.” He showed that true education does
not consist in securing a vast amount of knowledge nor in holding degrees
which mark high scholarship but rather in that which fits a person for
life’s duties— which trains the heart as well as the head.
A t the close of his oration he presented the mantle o f the class to Miss
Blanche Stoops of Gettysburg, the representative of the class of 1921, and
urged her to wear it as worthily as the departing class had worn it.
lyrics Stoops accepted the mantle in behalf of the junior class. She
spoke of the sacredness of the trust that had been committed to her class
and of their intention to guard it faithfully.
The Class Song composed b y Miss Kathryn Funk of Shippensburg
was sung by the class. The song was set to the music of the celebrated
Amherst College song, “ Lord Jeffrey of Amherst.”
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The last number on the program was the Iv y Oration which was de­
livered by William Duncan of Shippensburg. His theme was “ The In­
vestment of Talent. ” In all ages man has been stimulated to sowing b y
the certainty of reaping. The certainty of victory gains many battles be­
fore they are fought. Society always sensitive to generosity is equally
sensitive to selfishness. He who treats his fellow men as so many clusters
to be squeezed into the cup, who spoils the world for self aggrandizement,
finds that he has 1burglarized his own soul. M eir study the world
differently and their interpretation is as varied as their angle of study.
Every man sees that for which he looks. The class of 1920 plants the
Iv y as a token of love and respect for its Alma Mater. As it lifts its
foliage toward the sky so may the class bear the fruits of its school life
and bring forth fruit for the betterment of mankind.
ALUMNI HALLY

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The threatening clouds caused hundreds of the alumni to fear that,
the Alumni Procession would have to be called off. T o their delight the
clouds broke and at 2 o ’clock the largest alumni procession ever held at
normal wended its way across the campus. Banners, flags, and pennants
of all kinds were displayed by the more than forty classes represented m
the procession. The graduates of thirty or forty years ago forgot themandates of the catalogue and became boys and girls.
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The classes of ’90, ’95, ’00, TO and T 8 had large delegations m fine.
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gar McCullough ’00, of Wilkinsburg, the president of the Alumni Assoc­
iation, delivered a brief but stirring address in which he told of the work
that the school is doing, and pledged the Association to earnest effort on
behalf of the still greater normal that is to be. He explained that six or
seven years ago there were only one or two graduates of the school in the
neighborhood of Pittsburg. Now there,is a flourishing alumni organi­
zation of more than forty members in Pittsburg and an organization has
been effected in Westmoreland county under the leadership of Prin. J. A.
Kell which has a membership of thirty. He pledged these western organ­
izations to send students to the old school.
Miss Adams of the music department was introduced and she led the
audience in a spirited singing of “ Alma M ater.”
President McCullough in introducing George E. Gray, Esq., of the
class of 1890, nai rated some interesting newly discovered facts in connec­
tion with Mr. Gray’s life at normal. Mr. Gray proved himself an excell­
ent speaker. His address was witty and inspiring. He held high ideals
before his class. He spoke of the perils that still confronted the nation
and urged that the alumni of the school dedicate themselves to the task
of building up the waste of war and weeding out of our national life all
that interferes with the greatness of the nation. He paid a high tribute
to Principal Lehman and the faculty for the work that is being done at
the normal.
Dr. Lehman was then introduced. After welcoming the'alumni to
the school he extended special greetings to the classes of ’80, '90, ’95, ’00,
’ 10 and ’ 18 who were present in large numbers to attend their class re­
unions. He thanked the Alumni for the hearty and enthusiastic support
that they had given the school. He recalled that W . A. Nickless, class of
’76, called upon the alumni six years ago to unite in bringing the atten­
dance of the school up to 600. As the registration at that time was only
203, 600 seemed a long way off, but during the past year 699 students
were enrolled and more would have attended if it had been possible to
accommodate all who applied. The prospects for next year are exceedingly
bright. More students are enrolled now than were present at the open­
ing of the school last September. The summer session will be the largest
in the history of the school.
The school is at the parting of the ways. If dormitory accommo­
dations can be secured it will be possible £o enroll a thousand students by
1925. Dr. Lehman emphasized the fact that the temptation to strive for
such attendance was great, but he continued to believe in the small home
school rather than the unwieldy school in which the individual is lost in
the crowd. The hold that the Shippensburg Normal School has upon
its graduates is to be found in the close relation that students have always
sustained to the faculty.
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In conclusion the speaker asked the alumni to help secure 500 of the
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than quantity should be the aim of the school. A school of from 500 to
600 is large enough to be a force in the state and nation. He spoke of the
new course that goes into operation in September and dwelt on the splen­
did opportunities that it offered to ambitious high minded young men
and women.
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M r. S. L. Fogelsanger was introduced as the representative ol 19UU.
Scarcely had M r. Fogelsanger started upon his address than the rain be­
gan to fall. He was compelled to shorten his remarks after pledging the
support of his class to the newer and bigger things that are just ahead for
old normal.
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The falling rain made it necessary for the audience to go to the chapel
and here the remainder o f the program was given. M r. W . C . Fluke
spoke for 1910 and gave a thoughtful, earnest discussion of the import­
ance of finding one’s place in life and so doing his best to bring success to
the cause in which he enlisted.
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Mr. Kenneth Preisler was the last speaker. M r. Preisler on behalf
of the class of ’ 18 spoke of the work of the teachers at the normal m terms
of highest praise. He dwelt upon the importance of an earnest crusade
for the better things in American life. Only the teacher can make poss­
ible the realization of the ideals of the founders of the Republic.
A business meeting followed. The executive committee made its
report recommending the selection of Maurice Hoff, ’01, of New Cumber­
land as President for the ensuing year, Howard Niessey, 11, Harrisburg,
as Vice president; Secretary Myrtle Mayberry ’07 of Shippensburg and
Treas. Hon. Q. T. M ickey ’83, of Shippensburg. The class of 1920 was
xeceived into membership in the association. The meeting then adjourned.
BASEBALL GAME

The baseball game attracted a large and enthusiastic crowd. The
contestants were the alumni and the normal team. The latter won by a
score of 3-0.
STEP SINGING

The step singing was unusually good. For one hour Miss Adams
and a chorus made up of the alumni and students entertained the visitors
at normal. Updegrove’s Orchestra accompanied.
ALTJMNI PLAT

The Sock and Buskin Club under the direction of Miss M . Margaret
Stroh presented “ Officer 666” a melodramatic Farce in three acts by
Augustin MacHugh. If shrieks and peals of laughter are signs of enjoy­
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play. All the cast did well, and it is difficult to single out any of them for
special mention. It may be said however, that Paul Shull as Officer 666,
Gwynne Clever as Whitney Barnes and Harvey Bolan as Travers Cladwin performed their varied and difficult parts exceedingly well. Clifford
Cessna as Bateato, the Japanese servant, was a real joy. His acting was
delightful. Misses Agnes Daugherty, Martha Lewis and Ora Underwood
sustained the female parts of the play in an excellent manner. Norman
Eberly was a deliberate, though apparently Conscientious villain.
Rankin Moore as the chauffer looked his part and played it well. The
police force represented b y Ralph Heiges, Frank Snoke and Clarence M c­
Donald made excellent representatives of a supposedly blundering group
of guardians of the law.
Misses Stroh and Clever were remembered by the cast with fine flor­
al offerings for their painstaking work. A fine sum was received from the
performance for the Alumni Fund.
Immediately after the close of the play the alumni reception and
dance opened and for two hours those present danced or enjoyed the ex­
cellent music furnished by Updegrove’s orchestra.
COMMENCEMENT

The last and crowning event of Commencement Week is of course
the graduation of the class. The chapel was filled before the hour set for
the beginning of the exercises. The class occupied seats upon the ros­
trum. The invocation was delivered b y Rev. H. R . Lobb of the Church
of God and was an earnest fervent prayer for the class that was about to
leave the institution to go out into the world.
A vocal solo “ I List the Trill in Golden Throat” was given in excell­
ent manner by Miss Hollie Urey of Waynesboro. The next number was
a reading “ Cut off from the People” an arrangement from “ The Deem­
ster” given by Miss Lois Atticks o f Lisburn. Miss Atticks gave a fine
interpretation of her selection and held the attention of her audience
throughout. This number was the first honor award. The second hon­
or number was an oration “ Woman the Franchised Citizen” b y Miss
Isabel M cCurdy of Willow Hill. This was not a plea for woman suffrage
as the time for debating that question has passed, but Miss M cCurdy
showed very clearly the new duties that woman as a voting citizen must
face. Through the long periods of evolution and development she had
borne her full portion of burdens and responsibilities. The oration closed
with a plea for well trained, well educated womanhood. This is necessary
if women are to be the real servants to the community of which they are
members.
After music by the orchestra Miss Anna Hoke read an excellent essay
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mantic Poets.” B y apt quotations differentiations were made between
the great members of the English Romantic School: Wordsworth’s be­
lief that Nature had a conscious soul, that from its study came faith in
God; Coleridge’s power of clothing Nature with the supernatural; Burns’
response to Nature’s nobler aspects. She also spoke of the work of Byron,
Shelley and Keats and made a plea that we listen for the guidance and
for the inspiration of Nature that she may reveal to us the gospel b y
which the English romantic poets lived and wrote.
Dr. Lehman then delivered his address to the class.
CAMPAIGNING FOR PENNSYLVANIA

Members of the Graduating Class
Ladies and Gentlemen:
For the seventh time I am privileged to address the members of the
graduating class of this school. As I look back over the topics that I
discussed upon these occasions, I cannot help feeling that in the light of
the present they seem trivial, or at least commonplace. And yet at the
time they seemed important enough to be given serious consideration.
When we inquire why the topics that were supposedly burning issues
a few years ago are now flat, stale and unprofitable, the answer is that we
have lived more than a. generation— yes— more than three score years
and ten during the last seven calendar years.
Thousands of young men who had expected to spend their lives
quietly in the mill or factory or on the farm, have been called upon to
leave home, cross the sea, face death on sea and land and be participants
in a struggle that shook the solid earth to its center, uprooted dynasties
and gave freedom at once to the basest passions and the noblest ideals of
man.
But all the world has been called upon to share in the great Arma­
geddon. Our own government called upon us to give time, effort, and
money to the cause in which it was engaged. Campaigns were instituted
for W ar Loans, for the Red Cross and other organizations. W e learned
how much we could give and yet not be bankrupt. Since the war closed
various drives or campaigns have been begun b y the Salvation Army and
by the various churches and now we are in the midst of Endowment Cam­
paigns for Colleges. These are worthy of all the support that can be
given them for they represent the efforts of organizations to fit themselves
for larger fields of usefulness in the reconstruction of the world.
But Members of the Graduating Class— and you men and women
who must bear a still greater part of the world’s work,— I call upon you
to enroll in a still more important campaign than any that has engaged
your attention since the Great War came to an end— a Campaign for
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Perhaps you are tempted to ask, “ What’s the matter with Pennsyl­
vania?” Isn’t it true that our state ranks second only to New York in
population and wealth and first in material resources necessary to eco­
nomic greatness? Perhaps others o f you may be tempted to protest,
“ I have read from childhood that the Keystone State contains the finest
people to be found anywhere, a blending of the English Quaker and Cav­
alier mixed with the sturdy Scotch and Swede with enough Irish to give
vivacity to the population with a strong German strain made up of those
sturdy pioneers who left the Fatherland because of religious oppression.
Is not Pennsylvania the home of tolerance, the one place where even in
the 17th century man could worship God according to the dictates of his
conscience?” Yes, and in our self-complacency we have boasted that
though other states teemed with Communism and Bolshevism our own
state had none of these things.
The truth is that we Pennsylvanians have been living too long in the
past. W e have cherished an heirloom and have failed to ask whether
our state has kept step with other and less favored communities. As a
people we have refused to recognize that in education as in material mat­
ters results bear a definite relation to the amount invested, that good
schools are not a matter of accident, but of careful planning, of generous
use of money and of careful supervision.
W e have cast a halo of romance around the little one-roomed school
house, forgetting that the world has outgrown this type o f school just
as it has outgrown the rake reaper, the tallow candle and a host of other
material milestones that have long ago been left behind on the highway
of progress.
As a result of the new order of things school systems are being sur­
veyed and evaluated with the exactness that characterizes the survey and
inventory of a big business plant. As a result of these investigations
made during the past three or four years our state has been shown to oc­
cupy a place among the other states that is neither flattering nor satis­
factory. Under these surveys Pennsylvania ranges in rank from 21 to
31 among the 48 states. There are certain phases of education that can
be definitely measured. It is possible to ascertain, the average number of
days that the schools of a state are kept open, to ascertain with a certain
degree of accuracy in spite of inadequate reports, the average number of
days attended by its pupils, to learn how much money the state expends
upon each pupil, to find out what qualifications— scholastic and profes­
sional, are required of a teacher, and to learn the yearly salary paid a tea­
cher.
In all the surveys our own state supposedly interested in the better
things o f life, ranked wretchedly low. In the recent report prepared by
the Russell Sage Foundation it ranks 21 and this position was made pos­
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latures met this year have raised salaries, lengthened terms and passed
other bills that make for efficiency with a liberality that warrants the
conclusion that Pennsylvania is at this time, lower in rank than that in­
dicated by the report quoted. Our state is far surpassed b y New Jersey,
New York and Ohio. Let us further concede that the educational sit­
uation is bad everywhere; that efficient teachers are scarce because of the
lure of higher wages in business and industry, but other communities are
awake to the situation and have begun campaigns looking to a greater
improvement in their school system.
Is Pennsylvania awake to her needs? There are evidences that our
cities are conscious of the peril that confronts the state but the masses of
our people have no conception of the situation. W e do not realize that
during the past four years hundreds, yes literally thousands of the best
teachers have dropped out of the profession to enter more lucrative call­
ings. Their places have too often been filled by the young man or woman
who has scarcely completed an 8th grade course of study and who has
had no professional training whatever. W e have been satisfied if a
teacher could be secured for our schools so that they could be kept open,
for we have failed to realize that it is better for our boys and girls that a
school should be closed than to be open with an inefficient teacher in
charge.
In spite of experience we are willing to act on the principle that any
one can teach school. W e would not trust a sick cow to a man who has not
had a thorough course in a veterinary school but we are willing to commit
the intellectual and moral training of our boys and girls to those who have
made little, if any preparation for work that requires the study of the
child’s mind, of the principles underlying its growth and development
and the relation that the various subjects of the curriculum bear to the life
of the child. But you tell me “ Teachers are scarce and it is not possible
to secure well trained men and women for the schools, hence we must let
down the bars and permit those poorly qualified to teach. ” Suppose we
raise our standards instead and decree that no one not properly scholast­
ically and professionally equipped should be licensed to teach, what would
be the result? M any schools would be closed but the situation would be
brought definitely to the attention of our legislature and the needs of
greatly increased appropriation would be made evident. Judged from
the standpoint of its wealth, our state has been niggard in the support of
public education. Compare its appropriations per pupil with those of
Montana in the far west and New Jersey in the east. The latest figures
available show that our own state spends just about 60% of the amount
spent by New Jersey and only 50% of that spent by Montana.
But the blame for these conditions does not rest alone with our legis­
lature. It rests with the tax payers of every community. Probably the
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be imposed by a board of directors for school purposes. Its twin evil is
our system of local assessment with its glaring inequalities and unfairness.
As long as property is assessed at any other basis than a uniform full val­
uation made by those who have studied the question of property value
we will continue to find property in a thriving community assessed at less
than one third of its real value.
As a people we need to recognize that a tax when it is properly ex­
pended, is the best form of investment possible— an investment that se­
cures a stable government, protection of life and property and an intelli­
gent citizenship.
M y friends, because of the conditions in our own state we must begin
a campaign for Pennsylvania. W e cannot have a bigger and better state
until Pennsylvanians realize how far our state falls short of its educa­
tional possibilities. W e must use the public press, the pulpit, the civic
club, the chamber of commerce and every other organization interested in
civic progress as publicity agents. W e must have pitiless publicity even
though our pride is wounded. N ot until Pennsylvanians realize what it
means for imperial commonwealth such as ours to stand 21st among the
states of the union in education can we expect decided improvement.
N ot until the men associated with big business realize the conditions that
confront us can we expect them to come to our aid. N ot until you and I
realize that the safety and stability of this government during the next
half century is being determined now, will our schools improve. If we
allow Communism and Bolshevism to gain a foothold in our schools be­
cause we permit disaffected, disloyal men and women to become teachers
instead of securing the best red blooded virile Americans, we shall reap
the harvest that certain communities are now reaping.
Yes, we need a big educational campaign for Pennsylvania. It is
already organizing with Dr. Thomas E. Finegan, our virile active educa­
tional leader, at its head. Gov. Sproul has proved himself a clear sighted
executive by placing himself unqualifiedly in line for better things educa­
tionally. He has on a number of occasions pledged his support to large
appropriations for the public schools and has declared in favor of increase
o f twelve millions in the appropriations for schools.
It is your part and mine to follow these leaders to the high ground
they have taken for it is our personal cause that they are championing.
Let us recognize that this is not primarily a campaign for higher sal­
aries for teachers. It is first of all a campaign for better schools for the
children of Pennsylvania, but better schools will not be secured until we
have better teachers and to secure these a wage must be paid that is com­
mensurate with that paid in other professions. If a young man or woman
is worth $1200 or $1500 a year in an office let us declare that he is worth
just as mueh as the director and instructor of our children. M any sincere
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teacher or preacher with those paid in the material world, urging that the
former have compensations not to be measured in dollars and cents. No
one will assent to this truth more willingly than I. Teaching and the
ministry are not professions in which men and women can expect to
accumulate great wealth, but so long as food and clothing, house and land
require the payment of tangible money, so long must an adequate salary be
paid those who teach or preach.
As a people we need to recognize that the day for the observance of
local township or district lines in education has passed. Real progress is
impossible when artificial boundary lines prevent a county from using its
resources to the best advantage. Let us wipe out these lines and recog­
nize that our problem is to educate our children where they can be assembled most satisfactorily.
W e need to recognize that so long as our provisional and professional
certificates are issued by more than sixty county superintendents and
more than one hundred borough or city superintendents, we shall have
widely varied standards for teaching.
An advancement along the line
will be impossible. Some communities will continue to have lower stan­
dards than others. T o remedy this condition the certification of teachers
must rest with one official or group o f officials.
Then and not till then
will certificates issued to teachers be of the same standard.
These, my friends, are only a few of the changes and improvements
that we must make in our educational policy if we are to take the place
among other commonwealths to which we are entitled. The campaign
is already under way. If it is to be successful it must have the whole
hearted support of the public— your support.
This institution is about to place the seal of its approval upon the
work of sixty-two young men and women. The class was recruited at a
time when the nation was demanding young men and women for its imme­
diate pressing needs; the schools fell off in attendance, for not many could
be spared even for the work of the schools. So great is the demand for
skilled teachers that we have been asked to furnish more than ten times
as many teachers as are available. We are glad that the largest junior
class in our history is ready to take the place of the outgoing class. We
have been crowded to our doors and 100 of our boarding students were
forced to room outside our buildings. W e are about to open the largest
summer school in our history and we have more students registered for
the fall term now than were with us at the opening of the season last Sep­
tember. W hy then in the light of these conditions do we join in the plea
for an educational campaign?
Our answer is that under existing conditions the work of this and
other schools cannot be as effective as it ought to be. Our rural schools
need our best teachers, but fewer than one tenth of these young people
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B B B S0CiaU^ attractive in these schools or the town and city with
tneir higher salaries, better organizationa and richer social life will continnue to absorb the best that we breed.
Among the hundreds that have come to us we are glad to note lead­
ers— intellectual and moral— strong young men and women, but the fact
remains that there are too many young men and women preparing for
teachmg because they regard it as the easiest way to earn a fair stipend,
th ey do not have the high endeavor and the consecration that
the
successful teacher; too often they are preparing for a limited service only,
expecting to use teaching as a stepping stone to other and better paid
occupations. Is it too much to ask that a campaign of enlightenment
be waged throughout our state till parents realize that the men and wo­
men who will train their children shall have thorough academic and pro­
fessional training before presuming to teach, that they shall enter teaching
as a profession with the whole heartedness that the lawyer, the doctor and
the minister exhibit when they enter their chosen professions? W e must
raise teaching to the dignity of every other profession b y making it more
inviting, its tenure of position more permanent, and its social position
more assured. Then, too, we may rightly demand that its qualifications
shall be just as high as those required for other comminity service.
Ladies and Gentlemen: Six years ago standing on this platform I
said to the graduating class: “ We must strive together to raise the pro­
fessional standards of our profession. W e may never live to see it given
the recognition that it deserves, but we shall have the satisfaction of know­
ing that we contributed to make such ultimate recognition possible ”
Today in the light of the teachings of the Great War this nation has learn­
ed great truths about education and I believe that the next few years will
bring changes in our schools so important and far reaching as to go be­
yond even the ideals of which we dreamed six years ago.
Shall our state lag behind in the profession? It will not if you and I
follow the lead of our earnest, clear sighted governor and our wide vision­
ed, alert and aggressive Superintendent of Public Instruction. W e must
not falter m our service to our community. Let us all enlist in the cam­
paign for the boys and girls of our state so that the historian of the future
will write, “ In 1920-21 a remarkable advance was made in the school sys­
tem of Pennsylvania. B y reason of generous legislative appropriations
the school term was lengthened, adequate salaries paid to teachers and
higher standards required of them. Public interest was stimulated in
education the communities duplicated the appropriations of the legis­
lative and m a few years the educational system of the state passed from
twenty-first to the best in the nation. ”
Let us join in the campaign for a Bigger, Better Pennsylvania'
Members of the graduating class, I trust you have realized that the
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are about to receive.certificates of graduation from this institution. Y ou
are promoted from the ranks and now receive your commissions— com­
missions authorizing you to go forth as leaders in the educational work of
the state. Your services have been sought as never before. Superin­
tendents, principals and boards of directors have petitioned you to accept
service with them. Y ou have been offered salaries much higher than you
thought it possible you would receive when you enrolled here a few years
ago. M any of you have accepted places that carry with them much re­
sponsibility, supervision of others and leadership in school affairs m your
communities.
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When I think of the responsibilities which you will face I sometimes
wonder whether it is possible for you, with the necessarily limited view of
of life that is still yours, to measure up to what will be required of you, but
I believe that you will continue to grow, that each problem selved— yes
even every mistake made, wiü fit you better for service— that you will
learn by doing, that the ideals of your Alma Mater will be realized in and
through you.
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Y ou doubtless all rejoice in the fact that your commissions entitle
you to teach in the schools of the state and other states without examin­
ation. Y ou have a right to felicitate yourself over your release from care
and worry associated with examinations, but let me caution you not to
regard yourselves as freed from the necessity of further study. Y ou must
continue to grow. Y ou must read and study the works of great leaders
of educational thought, familiarize yourself with enerything that is be­
ing done in your chosen work—with experiments that are being made in
methods and subject matter; weigh and evaluate the different courses of
study, but above all study the children in your class rooms. Be leaders
in every educational, civic and religious movement in your community.
If your training in this school has not fitted you for leadership, the school
has failed in the things that are most worth while.
W e «ball miss you as you go from us, but you are still part of us.
Y ou will carry into the schools of the state, the ideals— but still more the
actual life of every member of our faculty with whom you have been asso­
ciated— all the strength of character, all the sacrifice and service are part
of you, and— alas, that it should be so— if there be weaknesses, foibles
and pettinesses in our lives— these too have entered into yours.
W e «bfl.ll watch with growing interest your struggle with actual life.
Your advisers who counseled you will rejoice when you triumph and will
lament your failure— if failure must be your lot. But you will not fail
if you are really true to yourselves— true to the noblest that is within you.
In ancient Athens when a youth had completed his period of training,
and had reached the age of eighteen he was publicly enrolled among the
list of free citizens. He took an oath pledging fidelity to the state, to the
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period of preparation for service to state and nation, you have reached
the age that entitles you to take up the work of directing the intellectual
and moral life of the coming generation. In times like these when there
have been found those even in our school rooms, who taught doctrines
antagonistic to the principles on which this republic is founded it is fitting
that I should ask you to join with me in a declaration of undivided alleg­
iance to state and nation— and so testify publicly that you like the Athen­
ian youth consecrate yourself to the public service.
The members of the class then repeated this pledge.
“ I promise that I will uphold the Constitution of the state and na­
tion; that I will resist all efforts to subvert or overthrow it; that I will
teach those under m y care respect for law and order and that I will prac­
tice and teach a high standard of personal and civic morality, to the end,
that the ideals for which the founders of the nation wrought and died
may be preserved,” :
The Commencement Chorus under Miss Adams’ direction rendered
“ Eldorado” and gave an excellent interpretation of this justly celebrated
masterpiece.
Sixty-one young men and women were then awarded certificates rec­
ognizing their completion of the regular normal school work.
The prize for public speaking instituted by the class of 1916 was then
awarded Georgia Krall of Shippensburg with honorable mention of Margarette Bender of Carlisle.
t h e prize offered by the class of 1908 for the highest scholastic record
made by a four year student was awarded to Lois E. Atticks of Lisburn.
The prizes given b y Mrs. Louise" L. Lehman for excellence in the
Inter-Society Debate were awarded as follows: first prize. Isabel M c­
Curdy, Willow Hill, Pa.; second prize. Harrison Tompkins, Greenwich,
Conn.
A number not on the program was the presentation of a gold watch
and chain to Dr. James Eldon who after more than forty years of service
in the public schools of Pennsylvania severs his connection with the nor­
mal school and retires from active service. The gift was made by the stu­
dents and faculty in recognition of Dr. Eldon’s splendid service as a man
and a teacher.
Miss Horton was also called to the platform and presented with
seventy-five dollars in gold, the gift of the Alumni and other friends, in
recognition of her twenty-five years of service as teacher, preceptress and
secretary.
Second year diplomas were awarded ninety graduates of the school
who had taught successfully for two years since their graduation.
J. Hays on behalf of the Class of ’ 18 announced the gift of a nurse’s
cabinet to the Infirmary. Dr. Lehman accepted the gift for the school
and thanked the Class for its generosity.

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After a musical number the benediction was pronounced by R ev.
George Johnson of the Methodist church.

REUNION OF CLASS OF 1890
The old Class of ’90 held the center of the stage.
“ She’s just what she used to b e.”
I see right from the start that it is going to be a difficult proposition for
this humble pen to do justice to the wonderful reunion which that partic­
ular Class held at C. V. S. N . S. June 22,1920— “ after thirty years. ”
“ Boys and girls,” many of whom had not seen each other since grad­
uation, got together, and only those who have had similar experiences
know what joy that is.
Out of a Class of 53 members 27 were present, while 3 have died. This
is a remarkable record, one not surpassed, or even equalled by any other
class at the school. The day passed all too quickly. Sitting on the ver­
anda reminiscing, visiting the old class rooms, and recalling many amus­
ing incidents— attending the Alumni meeting in the afternoon as guests
of honor— the Class President, George E. Gray, made the most notable
address of the day, covering not only himself but the whole class with hon­
or.
The following members were present— J. M . Fogelsonger, George E.
Gray, T . Ralph Jacobs, Anna F. Smith, Gertrude Eppley Fishburn,
Madge Hemphill Myers, Cora Dunbar Hammond, G. Preston Eckels, Sue
Beidleman Drawbaugh, Maude Hewitt Rex, P . A. Fishel, Sadie Schriver,
T.illmn Wilbar Buchanan, Jessie Eilheffer Himes, Blanche Kronenberg
Wiener, Isabel Metz McCann, Morris A. Birely, E. W . Martindell, C. J.
Burgett, S. W . Kirk, M . H. Thomas, Howard K . Strickler, W . C. Bow­
man, Geo. Brown, J. Kelly, Mattie Piper and Flo E. Sharpe.
But the best of the glorious time was the evening— about 7 :30 in the
Reddig Studio the old class gathered round a banquet table profusely dec­
orated with the class colors, orange and black, and a lavish supply of white
carnations.
First of all every member was presented a beautiful souvenir with the
compliments of the most generous progressive class member, M r. J. M .
Fogelsonger. This was in the form of a beautiful and unique booklet,
appropriately called “ A Handshake” and to describe which in detail
would be impossible. The most pleasing part was a large envelope con­
taining a card which each member present autographed. N ot only was
this for those present but the absent ones also were most thoughtfully
remembered. Every one of the class was located except two, IMr. Brew­
er and Ella Sibbet Bill, and all sent messages by letter or telegram.
The menu was a dream— all the delicacies both in and out of season
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-true to color. In brilliant, clever speech he inspired each one in turn to
respond with eloquence which surprised even themselves. The feeling
■of good fellowship and sincere friendship around that table could be felt
by all whose good fortune it was to be there.
T oo much praise and too many thanks cannot be given to J. M . Fogelsonger, through whose untiring efforts the reunion was possible. And to
him also are we indebted for the complimentary banquet, the crowning
event of the day..
Each one present pledged himself to be there five years hence, if God
who has been so good to us, continues us in His favor.
Mr. Fogélsanger was unanimously elected permanent Secretary of the
Class of ’90.
Besides the members mentioned above there were present at the ban­
quet Mrs. Fogelsonger, Mrs. Martindell, Mrs. Thomas, M r. George Himes,
Mr. Jacob Wiener, Miss Strickler, Mrs. Phoebe Taylor Adams ’91, Mr.
Long of The News, and Miss Horton.
B. K . W .

ALUMNI PERSONALS
’ 77 Dr. T . B. Noss is head of the department o f mathematics at Pal­
mer College, M o.
’82. We have the following note from Mrs. Jennie Martin Rich, Box
785, Harrisburg, Pa.
M y last year of teaching was in Buffalo, New York. After that, I
travelled as a Nurse and Companion in Pullman Compartments with my
invalid twin sister. From New York City to Cleveland, Buffalo, Detroit,
Chicago, St. Louis back to New York City. Thence to Washington D . C.
where we laid her to rest. The Angel of Death claimed her as her own.
Previous to this, m y study and practical experience had been along the
fine of Institutional Management. Expect soon to hold a Diploma with
the American School of Home Economics. The Art of Professional House
Keeping-Management. A t present sixth month I am Managing HouseKeeper for the Harrisburg City Hospital, Front St.
Kindly yours.
J. M . Rich.
’88. Miss Margaret Overholtzer is taking a summer course at Col­
umbia Eniversity.
’93. Mrs. J. Kennedy Dunlap is living at 205 Audubon Park, Dayton, Ohio. She keeps in touch with normal by sending for the Herald.
’95. Prof. J. M . Ebbert is in charge of Manual Training in the York
schools and is meeting with very great success. There are four manual
training shops in the local schools and each is well equipped with tools
■and materials. About 1000 boys receive the work.

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’95. W e clip the following from the Altoona Mirror of April 13:
William N. Decker of 202 First Avenue, for ten years a principal in
the Altoona public schools, was unanimously elected as secretary of theboard of education at the postponed meeting of the board held last even­
ing in the directors’ rooms in the High School.
Professor Decker was placed in nomination b y Director McKee, who
paid a tribute to his ability, Director Bowen seconding the nomination.
In presenting the name of the principal, the directors urged the election
of a man trained in school affairs for the position.
The new secretary will immediately take up the duties of the office
but will continue also in the capacity of principal for the Stevens and Jeff­
erson schools, no change to be made in the principals’ assignments until
after the close of the present term.
Professor Decker is the thirteenth secretary of the Altoona board of
education and succeeds the late Charles M . Piper, for twenty years secre­
tary of the board. The election last evening is for a period of but three
months, the regular election to be made at the July meeting.
The election carries with it an increase in salary, Professor Decker to
receive $225 monthly, or $2,700 annuaUy for twelve months’ work. The
former salary was $1,800 annually.
Professor W . N. Decker will with the close of the present term round
out a period of twenty-four years as a teacher in the public schools. Four­
teen years were spent outside of Altoona, M r. Decker coming to the Al­
toona district in 1910, being principal in the Stevens school for a number
of years and was placed in charge of both the Stevens and Jefferson build­
ings five years ago.
’96. Mr. W . A. M . Pease is in the employ of the P. R . R . Co. at
Marysville, Pa.
. .
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:.;.:jf97. Mrs. Anna. Markley Belt taught the past year in the schools ot
Middletown, Pa.
’98. Mr. Phineas Morris is secretary of the Board of Education at
Newark, Del.
’00. W e are glad to print the following letter from M r. Frank W ible:
The Normal School Herald:
Find enclosed my check for $1.00. Please enter my name on the sub­
scription list for “ The Normal School Herald.”
I was a member of the class of ’00, and my mind naturally goes back
twenty years to the pleasant time spent at Normal. I have very often
thought of the classmates and was grieved to learn that Miss McClelland,
W . P. Davis, H. M . Fogelsanger and R. J. Watson have passed to the spir­
it world. I knew of Miss Smith, Miss Morrow and M r. Gray’s death.
I am ever grateful for the help I received from Dr. Lehman. I de­
sire to be remembered to Miss Horton and any others who were there at
that time.

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W e have a girl of 9, and a boy of 8. and they are thinking already
about going to Normal when they get bigger.
With best wishes for C. V. S. N. S. I remain,
Yours very truly,
Frank Wible.
’01. Dr. J. E. Barrick is an osteopathic physician in York. Is
superintendent of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Sanatarium. Address
is Room 35 Hartman Bldg. Center Square.
’04. Miss Yera Pearl Speck writes that she has just received an
appointment as Teacher for the Federal Board of Education and will be
sent wherever needed— to a public health service hospital, soldiers’ home
or community center. The salary is $1800 and a chance to reach the
maximum of $2400.
’05. W e are pleased to print the following account of the work of
Capt. Garry C. Myers.
The Myers Mental Measure which is a group intelligence test, by
Capt. Garry C. Myers ’05 and his wife Caroline E. Myers has been attract­
ing wide attention by practical school men throughout the United States.
A big survey with the test has been made in New York City and
Supt. Layton of the City Schools of Altoona, Pa., has just tested 8000 chil­
dren with this scale.
Capt. Myers who is Director of Education at the Recruit Education­
al Center, Camp Upton, N. Y ., a school of about 2000 soldiers who entered
as illiterates, has originated and developed a course of study entitled Army
Lessons in English in seven volumes. Forty thousand copies of each vol­
ume are soon to be published b y the War Department for general use in
the army.
’05. Prof. L. S. Bortner is Supervising Principal of the schools of
Englishtown, N . J.
’05. Mrs. N. B. Reeser (Carrie Gochenour) lives at Lititz, Pa.,
where her husband is a physician. Mrs. Reeser always keeps up her Her­
ald subscription and so keeps in touch with normal affairs.
’ 10. Mr. J. A. Brenneman is Field Manager of the Fox Estate at
Foxburg, Clarion county.
'10. Miss Grace Shimer is in the Banking Dept, at Gimbels.
’ 10. Mr. Russell Nelson is teaching in St. James School, Md.
’ 10. Miss Helen Jones had charge of commercial work in the Conshohocken High School.
’ l l . Prof. H. J. M cCleaf has moved to Lebanon, Pa. His address
is 307 S. 8th St. We have not learned whether he is teaching or not.
’ l l . Prof. Ira C. Mummert has been elected principal of the Lititz,
Lancaster county, schools for next year.
’ l l . Prof. P. E. Parmer is supervising principal of the schools of
Cooper Township District, Kylertown, Pa., where he is meeting with great
success.

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’ 12.

Mr. Harry Foreman is teaching in Carson Long Institute, New

Bloomfield, Pa.
’ 13. W e are pleased to print the following notice from the “ Pi M ag­
azine” published at Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio, about
M r. Lester Clugston:
C a r l L e st e r C lu sto n

Chancellor of Alpha Chapter of Kappa Sigma Pi College Fraternity, at
Delaware, Ohio, comes to us from a little mountain valley in South Cen­
tral Pennsylvania. He graduated from Cumberland Valley State N or­
mal School in 1913. After teaching Mathematics and Science in a Penn­
sylvania High School for one year, he spent two years in Dickinson Sem­
inary, graduating in the Classical Course in 1916. While at Dickinson
he was a member of the Theta P. P. National Preparatory School Fraterity. Mr. Clugston arrived on Wesleyan Campus in the fall of 1916. The
W orld W ar called him early in April, 1917. After spending six months
as Educational Director in the Army Camps in the United States, he en­
listed in the Reserve Force of the United States Navy. He entered the
N avy as a third-class or apprentice seaman, and worked his way up to a
Commission. As an officer he made twelve trips across the Atlantic
Ocean on the United States Troop Transport Iowan. On September 16,
1919, the very day college opened, he was released from active duty to
attend college. He left his ship in New York Harbor and on September
17 he reentered Ohio Wesleyan University as a Senior. M r. Clugston
having but 23 hours of work to get out for his degree is teaching one sec­
tion of Mathematics in the University this year. He is also President
of Zetagathean Literary Society, a member of the Debating Oratory Coun­
cil, a member of the Cosmopolitan Club of the University. He is also on
the Epworth League Cabinet of St. Paul’s M . E. Church and a teacher
in the Junior Church at Asbury M .E . Church, Delaware, Ohio.
219 N. Sandusky St., Delaware, 0 .,
’ 13. Prof. R ay R . Stoufier has been principal of the high school at
•Hancock, M d., for the past year.
’ 13. Hubert Snoke has accepted a position with theBureau of Stand­
ards Washington, D . C.
’ 13. Miss Mary Camp has been teaching in Williamsport, M d., dur­
ing the past year.
’ 14. Prof. C. S. Rice has been elected superintendent of the schools
of Middlefield, Ohio, for the coming year.
’ 16. Miss Mildred Jarrett is attending Cornell summer session
taking a course in music supervision.
’ 17. Prof. Frank Hare has been reelected supervising principal at
Springdale Pa. He has been very successful there the past year.
’ 18. Miss Margaret Rickabaugh will teach fifth grade at Lemoyne
next year.

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’ 18. Miss Sara Smith will teach in Camden, N. J., next year.
18. Mr. Jo Hays has been elected at Orbisonia for the coming year.
’ 18. Miss Eleanor Donnelly goes to Greensburg next year in the
city schools.
T9. Mr. Rex Clugston has been a student during the past year at
Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio.

CLASS OF 1920
The foUowing members of the class have notified us as to where they
will be located. We hope to have the remainder in the October Herald.
Miss Lois Atticks will teach in Lisburn, Pa.
Miss Kathryn Funk has accepted a position as music supervisor and
assistant in the high school at Williamsburg, Pa.
Miss Olga Brandt goes to Conemaugh to teach in fourth grade.
Miss Helen Coover goes to Conemaugh in the fifth grade work.
Miss Hazel Burk will teach in Tyrone.
Miss Catherine Powell will teach in one of the grades in Chambersburg.
Miss Rae Hockenberry goes to Altoona.
Miss Isabel M cCurdy will teach in Lower Merion District.
Mr. William Duncan will teach in the high school at Littlestown.
Miss Marian Lutz will teach in the Wilson Building, West York
Schools, second and third grades.
Miss Ruth Sheaffer will teach in Northampton.
Mr. Guy Shumaker will teach in Oberlin.
Miss Katherine Erford will also teach in Oberlin.
Mr. Clarence Grove will go to East Conemaugh.
Miss Helen Washabaugh will teach in Washington township, Frank­
lin County.
Miss Grace Meredith will teach at Enhaut.

CONGRATULATIONS TO SUPT. A. S. COOK
The Herald desires to congratulate Supt. A. S. Cook ’89 on his ap­
pointment as Supt. of Public Instruction for the state of Maryland.
Supt. Cook is splendidly qualified for his new position. He is a native
of Antrim township, Franklin county. He attended the public schools
of his township and the Greencastle High School. He then entered the
Shippensburg State Normal School and was graduated with high honors
in the class of ’89. He taught three years in the rural schools of Franklin
county and then entered Gettysburg College. Two years later he enter-

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ed Princeton University and completed his course there. He served suc­
cessfully as Principal of the schools of Bel Air, M d., and ten years ago was
elected Superintendent of Baltimore county, Maryland, where he has been
signally successful in his work. He is recognized nationally as an author­
ity on rural education. W e predict for him a most successful career as
Superintendent of the schools of Maryland.

CUPID’S COLUMN
H ENDERSON. A t Harrisburg, June 7, by R ev. Mr.
Mr. Paul N. Geyer ’ 15 to Miss Flo E. Henderson ’ 17. They re­

GEYER—

Miller.

side in Chambersburg, Pa.
LUPOLD— D O Y LE . A t Loyalton, Pa., June 2,1920, M r. Mark M .
Lupoid to Miss Emma F. Doyle ’ 18. They reside at' 2008 Susquehanna
St., Harrisburg, Pa.
B R E N N E M A N — SCHOTT.

A t Pittsburg, Pa., June 2, 1920,

Mr. John A. Brenneman ’ 10 to Miss Marie Gladys Schott.
B ERN H EISEL— ROBERTSON. A t M t. Holly, N . J., June 24,
1920, Mr. Newton C. Bernheisel ’ 15 to Miss R ay Elizabeth Robertson.
M IL L E R — W E IG LE. June, 1920, M r. A. R . Miller to Miss C.
Edith Weigle ’ 18. They reside in 110 Archwood Ave., Akron, Ohio.
BRUCE— LONG. A t the home of the bride in Shippensburg, Pa.,
June 18,1920, by Rev. Raymond C. Walker, Mr. Henry B. Bruce to Miss
Ruth C. Long, ’ 12. They will reside at 1810 Walnut St., Harrisburg, Pa.
LEE— BOHER.
In Trinity Episcopal Church, New Y ork City,
June 26, Dr. Ruland W . Lee to Miss Blanche Boher ’ 12. They will be
at home after September 1 at 19 Rossmore Place, Belleville, N . J.
KISSEL— M IN T E R . A t Arendtsville, Pa., June 12, 1920, b y Rev.
D . T . Kiser, Chas. A. Kissed to Miss Lillian B. Minter. Mrs. Kissell was
a student with us for several terms and Prof. Kissell was a member of our
faculty. They reside in Duncannon, Pa., where Prof. Kissell is Supervis­
ing Principal.
LOTT— L IN N . A t Orrtanna, Pa., June 17, b y Rev. A. J. Martin
M r. Francis M . Lott to Miss Elizabeth Linn. Mrs'. Lott was a former
student at normal.
AUGH INBAUGH— C LEVER. A t Shippensburg, Pa., June 30, by
Dr. Conrad Clever, M r. John Aughinbaugh to Miss Leila Clever, ’ 13.

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C OCKLIN — ELLE N BE R G E R. At Carlisle, June 29, M r. Leslie
Cocklin ’05 to Miss Virginia Ellenberger. They reside at Enola, Pa.
FISHER— PO FFIN BERGER. A t Carlisle, Pa., January 24, 1920,
M r. Owen L. Fisher to Miss Florence Pofiinberger ’ 12.
REESE— K A U FFM AN . A t Harrisburg, Pa., March 31, b y Rev.
T . V. Rue, Mr. John Reese ’ 13, to Miss Mildred Kauffman. They reside
■at 1631 Arch St., Philadelphia, where Mr. Reese is supervisor of Salesmen
with the Bell Telephone.
GOULD— H A LD E M AN . A t Battle Creek, Mich. Mr. Robert W .
G ould to Miss Jane B. Haldeman ’ 13. They reside at Battle Creek.
COFFM AN— R E E D . A t Philadelphia, Pa., April 2, M r. Merle D.
Coffman to Miss Kathleen C. Reed ’ 12.
SHERK— HOSFELD. A t Shippensburg, Pa., March 17, 1920, Mr.
Harry E. Sherk of Chambersburg to Miss Sue Hosfeld ’ 13. They reside
in Chambersburg.
NACE— KU M P. At Chambersburg, Pa., April 20, by Rev. W ill­
iam A. Kump, Mr. John T . Nace, ’86 to Miss Elsie B. Kump. They re­
side in Hanover, Pa., where M r. Nace is manager of the “ Evening Sun.”
R A M S E Y S M C C U N E . A t Shippensburg, Pa., April 13, b y Rev.
J. D . Lindsay, Mr. Walter Ramsey to Miss Arra McCune. They will re­
side near Culbertson.
LONG— AUSHERM AN. A t Chambersburg, Pa., April 27, 1920,
by Rev. S. R . Ludwig, Mr. Owen Long to Miss Clara Ausherman’ 13.
T hey reside in Harrisonville, Va.
BOOK— NESBIT. A t Green Park, Pa., by Rev. Carl Ettlich, M r.
Edmund R. Book to Miss Bernadette Nesbit. Mrs. Book was a student
at normal several years ago.
W A G N E R — FOGELSANGER. A t Shippensburg, Pa., June 10,
by Rev. H. D . Emmert, Mr. Joseph A. Wagner to Miss Rhoda Fogelsanger ’ 18.
BURNS— N O FTSK ER. A t Shippensburg, Pa., June, 1920, Mr.
Forrest Burns to Miss Claire Noftsker ’09. They reside in New Cumber­
land, Pa.
M IL L E R — K Ä M M E R E R . A t Philadelphia, Pa., March 24,1920,
by Rev. J. W . Richards, M r. Carl H. Miller to Miss Bessie Kämmerer ’ 18.
BEAVER— M cM IL L E N . A t Andersonburg, Pa., June 16, by Rev.
Homer G. McMillan, Mr. Ralph G. Beaver to Miss Rillie T . McMillen
’ 19. They reside in Thompsontown.

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S M IT H -M A R T IN . A t Scotland, Pä., July 20,1920, by Rev. Stengel,.
Mr. Robert Smith to Miss Susie A. Martin, ’ 17. They reside at 5747
Beechwood St., Philadelphia.
C L A R K -M A C Y . A t Pulaski, N . Y ., July 12, Mr. Frank C. Clark to
Miss Cora Flossie M acy. Mrs. Clark was a former teacher at Normal.
M IL E S-LE H M A N . A t Harrisburg, Pa., April 28, b y Rev. George E .
Hawes, Mr. Clinton Miles to Miss Ada Lee Lehman, ’ 16. They resideat 1403 9th St., Altoona, Pa.
L O W E R -B A R D . A t Harrisburg, July 3, b y Rev. J. A. Lyter, M r.
Edgar R. Lower, ’ 15, to Miss H. Gail Bard, ’ 15. They reside at Savan­
nah, 111., where M r. Lower is employed as a government accountant.
FO STER-LAM BERSON . A t Turtle Creek, Pa., June 16, b y Rev.
Whiting, Mr. R . J. Foster to Miss Fern H. Lamberson, ’ 12. They reside
at Turtle Creek, Pa.

STORK COLUMN
W E IK E R T . A t York, Pa., February, 1920, to M r. and Mrs. R ob­
ert Weikert, a daughter. Mrs. Weikert was Miss Grace Plank, ’02.
FOUST. A t 42 E. Chestnut St., Lancaster, Pa. to Mr. and Mrs. W .
N. Foust a daughter, Alice Louise. Mrs. Foust was Miss Margaret
Bricker ’ 17.
B R E N N E M A N . A t Siddonsburg, Pa., August 11,1919, to M r. and
Mrs. O. W . Brenneman a son Elmer Oren. Mr. Brenneman is a grad­
uate of the class of ’ 13.
W IN TE R S. A t Shippensburg, Pa., April 27, to Mr. and Mrs. Oliv­
er Winters a son, Donald Oliver. M r. Winters was a junior in normal
this year.
JEFFREYS. A t Lenoir, S. C., to M r. and Mrs. D . C. Jeffreys a,
daughter. Mrs. Jeffreys was Miss Janet MarshaE ’ 10.
B R O D E R IC K . At Washington; D . C., M ay 30, 1919, to M r. and
Mrs. J. H. Broderick, a son. Mrs. Broderick was Miss Edna Shupp ’09.
T R IM M E R . At Mechanicsburg, Pa., November 28, 1919, to M r.
and Mrs. L. L. Trimmer a son, Mrs. Trimmer was Miss Ada Miner, ’ l l .
H E R T ZL E R . A t Carlisle, R . R . 6, AprE 26,1919, to M r. and Mrs.
C. A. HertTiler a daughter, MEdred Marie. Mrs. Hertzler was Miss
Yiola Herman ’ 10 and M r. Hertzler was a former student at normal.

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OBITUARY
H ILL. Rev. John W . Hill, ’76 died in Kearney, Nebraska, M ay 5,
1920. W e take the following account of his death from a paper sent us b y
his classmate Mr. John P. Hays:
Rev. John W . Hill was born on November 20, 1855, in Metal Town­
ship, Franklin County, Pa., where he grew to manhood. He graduated
from the State Normal School at Shippensburg, and from Lafayette Col­
lege, Easton, Pa. For two years he was a professor in the Shippensburg
Normal, resigning the chair of mathematics to study theology at Union
Seminary, New York.
He was ordained to the ministry b y the Presbytery of Carlisle, in
April, 1889, and after his graduation from the Union Seminary, in May,
he came directly to Nebraska, where all his ministerial life was spent, ex­
cept two years in Iowa and one year in South Dakota.
For a number of years he was Home Mission chairman of the Pres­
bytery of Kearney. He was an efficient, faithful pastor, mingling much
with his people, entering into their joys and their sorrows. He never left
a church which was not in a better condition than when he came to it.
During his pastorate at Gandy, Nebraska, he rebuilt the church,
which was burned the first Sabbath of his ministry as pastor there. It
has since been moved to Stapleton, Nebraska, where it stands to-day a
monument to his untiring efforts in soliciting and collecting funds and
overseeing the erection of the building.
Feeling the need of rest, he gave up active pastoral service in April,
1918, since which time he has lived in Kearney, Nebraska, where he died
on M ay 5, 1920.
He was married to Jennie Donnelly in Shippensburg, Pa., in 1889,
who with one daughter, Ethel W ., survives him. The funeral services
were conducted on M ay 7, b y Rev. W . J. Willis, pastor of the First church
of Kearney, and Rev. John E. Farmer, D. D., vice-president of Hastings
College, at his home, 1023 West Twenty-second Street. He was laid to
rest by loving hands, b y the side o f his daughter Ruth, and son Robert,
at Lexington, Nebraska, where he had been pastor for several years.
M OORE. Miss Jessie B. Moore ’91 died March 7, 1920.
W e clip the following from the Carlisle Herald:
Miss Jessie B. Moore, daughter of Mrs. M ary Moore, died at her
home at M oore’s Mill Sunday afternoon at 2 o ’clock, after five days’ ill­
ness, of pneumonia. She was 51 .years of age, and had been in ill health
for two years. She was a successful school teacher in Dickinson and
South Middleton townships for 17 years, and was a musician of marked
ability. She was a graduate of Shippensburg Normal School. She was
a member, of the First Presbyterian church, Carlisle.

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Deceased is survived by her aged mother, two brothers and sisters,
Norris, of near Craighead; Robert, Sterling, Colo.; Mrs. James Eppley,
near Carlisle, and Mrs. Charles Lenhart, M ount Holly Springs.
O YLER. Stewart L .O y le r ’ 17 died March 15,1920.
Mr. Oyler died of pneumonia after an illness of some weeks at his
home in Fayetteville. He was formerly principal of the schools of Linglestown and later went west where he taught for two years. He was a prom­
ising young man and the community has lost a successful teacher.
R E B ER . Dr. J. H. Reber ’91 died March 18,1920.
The death of Dr. Reber was not only a great loss to his family,
his friends and the Alumni Association, but to the entire educational sys­
tem. Dr. Reber had proved himself one of the most efficient superin­
tendents in our state. He had brought the schools of Waynesboro to a
marked degree of efficiency. He retired voluntarily to devote his time
to his farms near Shippensburg. After being out of the school room for
nearly two years he felt a strong inclination to return. When the normal
authorities learned he was available they sought him for spring term work.
He willingly agreed to return to his first love and was looking forward to
resuming his work in the normal school when he was attacked b y pneu­
monia superinduced b y influenza. He made a brave but ineffectual battle
against the dread disease but sank rapidly and died on March 18. Dr.
Reber was a man of splendid character, a loyal friend and a fine Christian.
P E R L E T T E . Maude A. Perlette ’91 died June 20,1920.
W e take the following from a Shippensburg paper:
Miss Maude A. Perlette, daughter of F. B. and Sarah C. Perlette, died
last Sunday morning at 7 :40 o ’clock at her home on East King Street.
Miss Perlette had been ill for several years but it was only the last six
weeks that her illness incapacitated her for her duties. It is only about
one week since she became seriously ill. Her death will be a great loss to
the teaching profession and to her many friends in town.
Miss Perlette was born in Shippensburg and lived here during her
early life. She was a graduate of the C. V. S. N. S. in the class of 1891,
where she received her training as a public school teacher. She first
taught at Alexander, Huntingdon County, and later in the public schools
of Waynesboro where she was engaged at the time of her death. Miss
Perlette taught school for 21 years.
Miss Perlette had been suffering for years with enlargement of the
liver and it was this which caused her death.
Miss Perlette was a member of the local Lutheran Church with which
she has been affiliated since she was 15 years of age. She was also a mem­
ber of the Sunday School class of M r. William Bross.
The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o’clock the Rev. M r. Bowers
officiating. Interment in the Spring Hill cemetry.

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YOU NG. Mrs. Myrtle Hockenberry Young died January 21,1920.
Mrs. George H. Yound of Marshland, Nebraska, died in Boulder,
Colorado, January 21, after an illness of twelve weeks. She leaves a hus­
band, and three children. She was buried in Green Mountain Cemetery,
Boulder, Colorado.
HOECHST. Mrs. M ary Hartman Hoechst ’99 died March 22,1920.
W e take the following from the York Gazette:
Mrs. Harry D . Hoechst, thirty-nine years old, widow of Dr. H. B.
Hoechst, of East Berlin, died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Amanda
Hartman, 23 Columbia Avenue, at 5 o ’clock yesterday morning. Death
was caused by a complication of diseases. Mrs. Hoechst was a teacher
in the public schools for the past seven years. Besides her mother she
leaves the following: A sister, Mrs. Katie Kimble, of this city; a brother,
John J. Hartman, of Brooklyn, N . Y.
The following resolutions were drawn up on the death of Harley Sur­
face and Grace Ferguson, members of the Class of 1918.
Whereas it has pleased our Heavenly Father to call to His eternal
home, Harley Surface and Grace Ferguson, the class has adopted these
resolutions:
Resolved: W e feel that b y their early death our class has lost two
of its most earnest and faithful members.
That we profit b y the examples of their high ideals and strength o f
character.
That the church militant has lost two of its most sincere and loyal
workers.
That in their death the alumni have lost the stimulus of conscien­
tious and useful members.
That we extend our heartfelt and deep sympathy to the bereaved
families.
That we enter these resolutions upon the minutes of the Class of 1918
of which they were active members that they be published in the Normal
School Herald, and a copy of the same be sent to the families of each.
C O M M IT T E E :
D orothy B hindle
V ida R upp
E sther Secrist
C hester U. M yers

PITTSBURG ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BANQUET
The Pittsburg Alumni Association under the leadership of Mr. C. M .
Means, held its annual banquet at Hotel Chatham, Saturday, March 28.
There were forty-four present and we all had a good time.

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Mr. E. M . Gress acted as toastmaster for the evening, and we enjoy­
ed the speeches made b y the members of our association.
Every one was looking forward to seeing Dr. Lehman but we regret
that he could not be with us on account of the extra work of enrollment
for the spring term.
v However we are all interested to know that C. V. S. N. S. is pushing
right ahead in spite of the H. C. L.
Those present at the banquet were:
1896
1893
Mr.
and
Mrs.
E.
M . Gress
Mr. J. B. E by
Mrs. Frances C. Patterson
Mrs. J. B. E by
M r. B. N. Palmer
J. W . Elliott
M r. and Mrs. C. M . Means
1895
1897
Mr. Lachman
M r. and Mrs. J. M . Nycum
Mrs. Minnie M . Lachman
1911
1899
Mr. J. E. French

Miss Helen K . Edwards

1900
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. McCullough
Miss Cora B. Clever
1901
Mr. S. L. Bolinger
1905
Mrs. Helen Gray Robertson
1909
Miss Martha A. Kendall
Mrs. M ary R . Kendlehart

1917
Miss M ary Oellig
Miss Zola Felton
Miss Susie Martin
Miss Kathryn M . Hoop
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hare
'
Miss
Miss
Miss
Miss
Miss

1918

Esther Kendall
Edna Spath
Mabel Fortney
Eleanor L. Donnelly
Angella Unverzagt

1910
Miss Helen J. Scott
Mr. J. Seth Grove
Mr. James A. Kell
Others present were: M r. and Mrs. D . R . Straight, M r. W . H. Spren­
kle, Miss M aris'M cDermott and Miss Henry.
The newly elected officers are: Pres., M r. C. M . Means and Sec.,
Miss M ary Oellig.
A t a late hour we all left for our homes in various places feeling that
we had gained much in the way of inspiration and interest.
M ary Oellig ’ 17, Secretary.

GIRL’S ATHLETICS
W e have an enrollment of fifty-two members in our Association. We
will lose some of our active members at the end of this term, but we are
expecting to receive new ones next fall when the hockey season opens.

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The following officers were elected for next year: Pres., Reida Longanecker; Vice Pres., Martha Lewis; Secretary, Alta Williamson; Treas­
urer, Anna Kauffman.
The Association decided that the honor of receiving the school letter
was big enough to have them given in chapel. Miss Havens awarded
them to the following girls: Helen Coover, Kathrine Funk, Ruth Shaf­
fer, Pearl Hoffeditz, Winifred Miller, Marian Lutz, Mildred Robinson, Helen Washabaugh, Hazel Burk, Hollie Urey, Loretto Mellon, Margaret
Skinner, Gladys Wolfe, Anna Kauffman and Alice McLean.
The basket ball season ended after some hard contests betweeti the
four classes. The final result proved the Junior team to be the champions.
There were no organized baseball teams this spring.
The M ay D ay Fete was held M ay 28, at 5:30 P. M . It was enjoyed
by everyone and its success was due to the earnest work of Miss Havens.
The dances can be commended for the splendid interpretation of the
Greek M yth and also for the old English dances. Anna Hoke as M ay
Queen with Dorothy Clever as Maid of Honor, made an effective scene
as they sat in their throne. The girls showed their appreciation of the
work of Miss Havens and of M ary Lewis, accompanist, b y presenting
them with snap-dragons.
Anna Kauffman, ’21.

NORMAL NOTES
Mar. 5. Miss Stroh of the department of public speaking left for
Newton, N. J., where she ■gave a reading on Friday night. Miss Rachael
Jones formerly of our faculty is in charge of the music in the Newton
schools. During her stay in Newton, Miss Stroh expects to visit Mr§.
Herr of our faculty who is spending the year at Columbia.
Mar. 8. Dr. Sina Stratton of the state W . C. T . U. deliverd two
very interesting and helpful talks to the girls last M onday. She will ad­
dress the students again on Monday, March 8.
Mar. 10. Rev. H. R. Lobb of the Bethel Church of Shippensburg,
addressed the prayer meeting last Wednesday evening. His address was
very appropriate and appealed strongly to the students who were fortu­
nate enough to hear it.
Mar. 10. Mrs. W. H. W oods of Huntingdon visited in the family of
Dr. and Mrs. Lehman for several days the past week. On Wednesday
evening Mrs. Lehman entertained the members of the faculty.
Mar. 13. The flag of the school was placed at half mast on Saturday
afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30 as a mark of respect to Dr. G. M . Philips of
West Chester who was buried at that time. Dr. Philips was principal of
West Chester normal school for 38 years.

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Mar 13. The last of the games between the girls’ class teams was
played in the gymnasium on Friday afternoon. The victory of the jun­
iors over the freshmen gives the championship in girls’ basket ball to the
JU Mar. 16. The Faculty Club held a meeting last Tuesday night and
discussed the work of Maxime Gorky, the great Russian writer of short
stories and novels.
, ,
Mar. 17. Last Wednesday morning the award of letters to the boys
who had played on the first and second football teams was made b y Prof.
Williams. Different insignia have been adopted to indicate membership
in the different squads of the school.
_
.
Mar. 19. The Inter-Society Debate was unusually interesting this
year. The question debated last Friday evening was: Resolved that
the Senate of the United States should ratify the treaty concerning Pana­
ma which the present administration negotiated with Colombia. The
Normal Society represented by Chas. Taylor of Arendtsville, Anna Heeter of McNeal, and Guy Shumaker of Newport, championed the affirmtive, and the Philo Society represented b y Harrison Tompkins, Green­
wich, Conn., Isabel M cCurdy of Willow Hill, and Hollie Urey of Waynes­
boro, maintained the negative. Both sides presented strong arguments
and all the debaters spoke well. The judges, Merrill Hummel, Esq.,
Carlisle, Pa., James Jackson, Esq., Harrisburg, and Prof. M . P. Sellers of
Dickinson College, Carlisle, decided in favor of the negative. The first
prize was awarded Isabel M cCurdy and the second Harrison Tompkins.
A pleasing feature of the program was the music. The orchestra
under Miss Adams’ direction rendered two selections and the Girls Chor­
a l Society sang the “ Blue Danube Waltzes.” A t the close of the debate
the Boys’ Chorus rendered two Old English ballads “ A Capital Ship
and “ The Sailor Boy. ” In the not distant future the team from the Nor­
mal Society will debate at Millersville with a team from the Normal So­
ciety of that school and the representatives of the Philo Society will meet

debaters from the Aryan Society of West Chester at this school.
Mar. 20. The Freshman-Sophomore Gymnastic Meet was held m
the gymnasium Saturday afternoon March 20, under the direction of Miss
Havens. The program consisted of M odel Gymnastic Lesson (New Yor
Syllabus) Freshman girls, W and Drill, Sophomore boys, Games (p ay
ground work) Junior girls, Irish Jig, Sophomore girls, Marching Tactics,
Freshman boys, Volley Ball, Freshman boys against Sophomore boys,
nine court basket ball, Freshman girls against Sophmore girls, pyramids.
Junior and Senior boys and dumbbell drill Senior girls. The judges:of
the contest were Mrs. J. D . Lindsay, Dr. J. B. McCreary and M r. Roy
Guyer
Mar. 21-23. Dr. Lehman went to Harrisburg on M onday to attend
the final session of the Committee that has been working on the new course
of study for the normal schools.

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Mar. 23. Next Tuesday evening the Madrigal Singers o f New York
will give an interesting program in the normal chapel. These singers are
the very highest type and all who heard them are loud in their praise.
M ar. 24. The school closed for a short vacation on Wednesday even­
ing to reopen Tuesday morning, March 30. All records for enrollment
have been broken. 165 new students have already paid their enrollment
fees and every day brings new students. It was feared that the school
would not be able to provide for all who would apply. Fortunately suffi­
cient rooms to accommodate at least 80 additional students have been
offered the school by persons living in the vicinity of normal.
April 19. Mrs. Edward Sniley visited her daughter, Miss Mary
Snively of the faculty last week.
April 10. Dr. Lehman spent Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in
Philadelphia where he attended the sessions o f the Schoolmen’s week.
This meeting was very important, as arrangements were made for a state
wide campaign for better schools.
The Press Club held a social in the gymnasium on Saturday even­
ing. Each member o f the club had the privilege of one guest. A num­
ber of the faculty were present to share the hospitality of the club. Under
the direction of Prof. Stewart, this organization has had an unusually
successful year. M ore than thirty newspapers are represented b y the
correspondents.
A number of delegates to the Missionary Convention of the Carlisle
Presbytery visited Normal over the week end. Several delegates were
graduates of the school, and all were much interested in what they saw.
Only those who have kept themselves in close touch with Normal realize
how rapid its growth has been.
April 12. The Faculty club met to discuss the prose work o f Rudyard Kipling. Supt. and Mrs. Gordy o f Chambersburg were guests.
April 14. Rev. George E. Johnson, the new pastor of the Methodist
church, delivered a helpful address to the students at the prayer meeting.
April 16. W . F. Benner, ’97, of Yellow Creek, and W . A . Fink of
the same place, were visitors at Normal. Mr. Benner’s son is a student
here, and Mr. Fink brought his daughter, who just entered school with
him.
April 17. The first reception o f the spring term was held on Sat­
urday evening. The faculty received the students on this occasion.
Naugle’s orchestra from Harrisburg furnished the music.
April 22. Prof. Heiges addressed the graduates of the Dillsburg
High School at their Commencement exercises. On his way to Dillsburg,
he stopped at Mechanicsburg and visited the High School.
Dr. and Mrs. Lehman motored to East Berlin, where Dr. Lehman
addressed the graduating class on Thursday evening. Next week he will
deliver three Commencement addresses— at Y oe in York county, at Kylertown High School, and at the Morristown High School.

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April 23. Prof. Krebs spoke at the meeting of the Middle Springs
Grange. Mrs. L. C. Krebs and little Jean left for Mrs. Krebs’ home
where they will spend the greater part of the summer. Both will be miss­
ed by the students and faculty.
Misses Stroh, Alice and Irene Huber, Clever, and Mrs. Brown spent
the week end at their homes.
The Y . M . C. A. boys held their semi-annual dog party in honor of
the new boys who had entered the school. About 23 boys were initiated
into the band of good fellowship. All enjoyed the performance and even
those who took a most conspicuous part had a good time. Refreshments
consisting of buttered rolls, hot dogs and ice cream were served.
Those who are fortunate enough to be in the Senior class find them­
selves in much demand as teachers. Superintendents from the western
part of the state are offering positions to our graduates at salaries ranging
all the way from $100 to $150 a month.
, April 24. The Inter-school debates between the Normal School De­
bating League made up of the Millersville, Shippensburg, and West Ches­
ter Normal Schools took place on Saturday evening. The Normal Lit­
erary Society sent Miss Anna Heeter and Messrs. Shumaker and Taylor
to Millersville. Prof. Heiges accompanied them. The' More Literary
Society of West Chester sent its representatives, Miss Mildred Holmes,
and Messrs. Trevor Roberts, and Charles Chaffee to meet the Philo rep­
resentatives, Misses Isabel M cCurdy and Hollie Urey, and M r. Harrison
Tompkins, Prof. Newman of the West Chester faculty accompanied the
team from that institution. The judges were Hon. John W . Hoke,
Arthur Gillian, Esq. and Dr. M . J. Filler, Dean of Dickinson College.
The following program was rendered in connection with the debate: A
mixed chorus.“ Come where the fields are Beaming” and the Girls’ Chor­
al Society sang a Tuscan song, “ Nearest and Dearest” and M ozart’s
“ The Alphabet.” Dr. Lehman presided. The Judges awarded the
decision to Shippensburg.
April 30. Prof. Shearer made a hurried trip to Middletown.
M ay 1. Miss Martha Mayberry of Dillsburg spent the week end
with her sister, Miss M yrtle Mayberry of the faculty. Miss Elliot of
Hagerstown, M d., was the guest of Miss Elizabeth Clever of the faculty.
Miss Snively spent the week end at her home in Greencastle.
A moving picture entertainment was given b y Prof. Shearer, with
as the principal feature, a 5-reel comedy based on the popular opera the
“ Chocolate Soldier.”
April 28. Pictures of the various county groups were taken last Wed­
nesday afternoon. M any of these groups will be used in the new cata­
logues.
The last meeting of the faculty club was held in the evening. The
subject discussed was “ The Drama for the Season 1919-1920.” The club

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presented Dr. Lehman with a fine travelling bag, in recognition of his ser­
vices as director.
M ay 13. Dr. Lehman spent two days in Sullivan County, where he
attended the Commencement of the Estella High School.
The attendance in the regular Normal department will pass the 600
limit,. T his is more than 100 in advance of the previous high water mark
in attendance.
M ay 14. Prof. Shearer gave an interesting moving picture enter­
tainment in the chapel. M ost of the films were of a humorous nature and
were enjoyed by a large audience. One of the films was of a scientific
character and another was a particularly good travel film.
Prof. Krebs spent the week end at his home where he met Mrs.
Krebs and baby Jean, who are spending the summer in Snyder and Center
counties,
M ay 16. Prof. Stewart delivered the baccalaureate address in the
Lutheran church at Lemaster in the evening.
M ay 17. Miss Catherine Pritchett connected with the Health De­
partment of the Department of Education visited Normal on Monday and
addressed the students, explaining the new course in health that has been
introduced into the new school curruculum.
M ay 21. Dr. Lehman addressed the graduating class of the Halifax
High School.
Miss Horton spent the week end with friends in New Cumberland
and Harrisburg. Miss Mayberry and Prof Shearer spent the week end at
their homes.
The Y . W . C. A. and Student League gave a reception to the girls
o f the school and the women of the faculty from 8:00 till 10:00. All pres­
ent enjoyed the entertainment very much.
M ay 24. Miss Marion Lane is visiting her aunt and uncle, Dr. and
Mrs, Lehman. Miss Lane is on her way iron Buena Vista where she has
been attending school, to her home in Detroit.
M ay 28. The M ay day fete was one of the best ever given at Nor­
mal. The weather was ideal and Miss Havens’ students performed their
parts in splendid fashion. Every one of the dances was given in a fashion
that showed careful training. The solo dances were also well given. The
winding of the M ay pole was prettily done. The procession of the M ay
Queen, Miss Anna Hoke, with little Sara Hosfield as flower girl and Jesse
Heiges as train bearer was a pretty sight. Nearly 200 took part in the
performance.
M ay 30. Prof. Stewart delivered an address appropriate to Mem­
orial D ay at Quincey.
M ay 30. The Bible study training class held its Commencement
exercises in the chapel. Eleven young men received their diplomas, in­
dicating that they had successfully completed the course.

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June 1. Prof. Finafrock addressed the Mercersburg graduating
class in the evening. Last Saturday, he delivered the address for Mem­
orial D ay at St. Thomas.
June 5. The last reception of the school year was held in the gym­
nasium and the school parlors. The faculty acted as hosts on this occa­
sion.
June 7-8. The state board of examiners spent M onday and Tues­
day at Normal. Under the new system of examining, only the Seniors
are inspected by the board, and they only in their ability to teach. In
all other departments, the marks of the faculty are regarded as final. The
members of the board were: Dr. Albert Lindsay Rowland of the Depart­
ment of Public Instruction; Supt. Kline of Perry County; Supt. H. M.
Mendenhall, Upper Darby; and Prin. E. A. Retan of the Mansfield Train­
ing School.
Dr. and Mrs. Lehman entertained the members of the State Board,
the trustees, the faculty, and the Senior class on M onday evening. For­
tunately the weather permitted the guests to be entertained on the lawn
and porch.
June 8. Prof. Heiges attended the Commencement at Ursinus Col­
lege. He delivered the Alumni oration at the big Alumni meeting on
Tuesday evening.
June 10. The orchestra of the school held its picnic at M iddle
Springs in the evening, having its supper along the banks of the stream.
On Saturday the Choral Society will hold its picnic.
Cumberland County is able to hold first place in the registration at
Normal, but Franklin County has been a close contestant for this honor,
as Cumberland leads b y only four. Adams County wins first place among
the boarding students by furnishing 101 boarders.

T H E N O RM A L SCHOOL H E RA LD

ALMA MATER
In the dear old Cumberland Valley
’Neath the glowing sky
Proudly stands our Alma Mater
On the hill top high.

Chorus
Swell the chorus ever louder,
W e’ll be true to you,
Hail to thee, our Alma Mater,
Dear old “ red and blue.”
Near the waving corn-fields,
Just beyond the town,
Tower the ivy covered buildings
As the sun goes down.
When we leave our Alma Mater
W e will praise her name,
Ever live to raise the standard
Of her glorious fame.

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READY-TO-W EAR CLOTHING
SHOES, TRUNKS, BAGS, GENTS’ FURNIHINGS

HAMILTON ca, RAILING
33 WEST KING STREET

THE

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STALEY

First N ational B ank
SHIPPENSBURG, PA.

OPTICIAN

Capital, $75,000
Surplus, $125,000
Total Resources Over $1,000,000

66 E. King St., Shippensburg, Pa.

T R I M M E R ’S
THE 5, 10, AND 25c STORE OF SHIPPENSBURG
Full line of Dry Goods, Underwear, Hosiery, Enamelware, Tinware, China,
Notions, Jewelry.
CAKES and CANDIES a Specialty.

R.

PAUL

S M IT H

Dry Goods and Motions
Corner East King and South Earl Streets
SHIPPENSBURG, PA.
C. Rumm el, Pres.

Chas. L. Rumm el, Sec.

RUM M EL,

H IM E S

Geo. W . Himes, Treas.

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CO.

Established and Incorporated 1888
“ SHIPPENSBURG” M EN’ S WEAR

PANTS, COATS, OVERALLS, SHIRTS
SHIPPENSBURG, PA.

PAUL

B.

NOFTSKER

LIFE, FIRE, CASUALTY INSURANCE
Shippensburg, Pa.

Hosfeld Building

C. V. S. N. S. Students’ Headquarters
For Jewelry and Jewelry Repairing
LEE H. DEIHL

36 E. KING ST.
S. G. A. BROWN, M. D.

0 . T . M IC K E Y

ATTORNEY-AT-LAW

EYE, EAR, NOSE
AND TH R O A T

SHIPPENSBURG, PA.

SHIPPENSBURG, PA.

J. S. O M W A K E

DR. J. D. BASEHORE

ATTORNEY-AT-LAW

DENTIST

SHIPPENSBURG, PA.

SHIPPENSBURG, PA.

H A R G L E R O A D BROS. J
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Shippensburg’s Popular Wholesale and Retail

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THE PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK
NO. 22 EAST KING ST.

We Invite You to Do Your Banking With Us
Total Resources Over $876,000

W. M. HYKES & BRO. D. H. SMITH
—Dealers in—
GROCERIES OF ALL KINDS

HIGH CLASS STOVES AND
RANGES

Fruits, Fancy Cakes and Candies

ROOFING AND SPOUTING
A Full Line of Housefurnishing Goods

11 EAST KING STREET