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1919
PULSE



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THE 1919 PULSE
VOLUME IX
Published by
THE SENIOR CLASS
CENTRAL WESLEYAN COLLEGE
WARRENTON, Mo.



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DEDICATION

TO THE MEMORY of those brave Central Wesleyan boys who went forth fearlessly at the call of their 
country to defend and champion the cause of justice, freedom and democracy on the battle fields of 
Europe; to those who courageously suffered untold hardships and who made the supreme sacrifice for 
the cause of humanity and who shall live forever in the grateful hearts of an appreciative people, this 
volume of the Pulse is reverently dedicated.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." (John 15:13.)



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In Memory of the Central Wesleyan Boys Who Gave Their Lives for Their Country.

Tell my mother, when you see her, that I fell amid the strife, 
And for freedom and my country I have given up my life; 
Tell her that I sent this message ere my tongue refused to speak, 
And you tell her, comrade, won't you? tell my mother not to weep.

Tell her, comrade, how we battled for our country and the right; 
How I held the starry banner in the thickest of the fight; 
Tell her how they struggled for it and with curses loud and deep, 
Took my bosom for their target-but you tell her not to weep.

Tell her I held up the banner 'mid the screaming shot and shell,
Till the fatal leaden missile pierced my side and then I fell. 
Tell her I was ready, waiting, when my pulse ceased to beat, 
And I longed once more to see her-but you tell her not to weep.

Tell her that the truth she taught me nerved my arm and led my feet, 
And I trusted in the promise 'mid the battle's fiercest heat. 
Tell her, while my life was ebbing, that I kissed her face so sweet; 
Kissed the picture that she gave me-and you tell her not to weep.

Tell her- comrade, when you see her, that my battle fields are o'er,
And I've gone to join the army, join the hosts who sing for evermore. 
Tell her that I hope to greet her when together we shall meet, 
In that better home in heaven, where we never more shall weep.



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THE PULSE STAFF
Top Row, left to right-Sara Meinershagen, Joke Editor; D. H. Fischer, Subscription Manager;
Esther Wippermann, Assistant Business Manager; E. W. Koewing, Assistant Editor-in-
Chief. Bottom Row, left to right-Elsie May Hartel, Editor-in-Chief; Ernest Meili. 
Advertising Manager; William R. Hessel, Literary Editor; John Deschner, Athletic 
Editor; Lucy Allinger, Art Editor; Arthur Bothe, Business Manager.



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FOREWORD

IN SPITE of the unusual school year due to the epidemic, war, and peace adjustments, the privilege has 
been granted to us, the Editors, of directing the compilation of a Pulse. We have endeavored to present 
to you a correct picture of work and play at Central Wesleyan during the past year.  What ever measure 
of success we may have attained, has been due to your cooperation. Therefore read, laugh and enjoy; 
but judge leniently.



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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Term Expires 1919
MR. A. HINNERS.................................Pekin, Ill.
REV. W. POMMERENKE...........................Woodbine, Kan.
REV. A. H. F. HERTZLER.......................................Nokomis, Ill.
REV. M. HERRMANN, 1736 L St....................Lincoln, Neb.
REV. F. L. MAHLE..........................................Ballwin, Mo.
REV. J. C. RAPP...............................Oakland, Iowa
MR. E. H. WINTER...............................Warrenton, Mo.
MR. PAUL DITZEN (Alumni Trustee), 650 Minn. Ave....Kansas City, Kan.



Term Expires 1920
REV. CHAS. GUENTHER, 2613 Accomac St..............St. Louis, Mo.
MR. C. J. JACOBY..............................Alton, Ill.
REV. JOHN KLEIN, 136 So. Hydraulic Ave............St. Louis, Mo.
MR. O. A. KNEHANS,  (Alumni Trustee)............Cape Girardeau, Mo.
REV. A. L. KOENEKE, 4234 Page Blvd................St. Louis, Mo.
MR. CHAS. MAUL, 6315 Waterman Ave.................St. Louis, Mo.
REV. FRANZ PIEHLER, 4433 Elmbank Ave..............St. Louis, Mo.
MR. JOHN WOESTEMEYER................................Higginsville, Mo.
REV. D. W. SMITH.......................Enterprise Kan.
REV. H. ZIMMERMANN...............................Warrenton, Mo.



Terms Expires 1921
MR. GEORGE C. BOESCH.......................................Burlington, Iowa
MR. WM. FRICK, M. D., (Alumni Trustee), Rialto Bldg.............Kansas City, Mo.
REV. SAM BUECHNER, 319 So. 15th St. ............................Lincoln, Neb.
REV. W. F. ISLER, 4311 Page Blvd..................................St. Loius, Mo.
MR. W. C. KRIEGE..............................................Edwardsville, Ill.
REV. A. F. LUDWIG..............................................Edwardsville, Ill.
MR. MARK TIMM...................................................Osceola, Neb.
REV. F. W. WAHL, 2607 N.19th St..................................St. Louis, Mo.
MR. W. F. MUENZENMEYER.................................Junction City, Kan.
O. E. KRIEGE, President and exofficio Advisory Member of the Board of Trustees.



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THE COLLEGE CHURCH
INTERIOR OF COLLEGE CHURCH



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The Faculty

With timid feet at first we tread
These halls; our hearts are filled with dread
By all we must achieve; 
For problems vex, and facts are cold, 
Some clothed in language strange and old;
Such tasks for us conceive 
The Faculty.

But soon their visions fill the place,
New thoughts, new powers grow on apace,
To us new life impart;
Dry figures glow, cold facts grow warm, 
Dead lore assumes a breathing form,
At beat of that great heart, 
The Faculty.

We delve in books but study men 
Who make the world within our ken,
And give us souls new-born. 
In years to come when much must fade 
Their lives will ours with light pervade, 
That light of our bright morn, 
The Faculty.
-Dorothy H. '21.



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OTTO E. KRIEGE, A.M., D.D. 
President and Niedringhaus Professor.



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EUGENE WEIFFENBACH,
A.M., D.D. 
Professor of Philosophy, and Sociology. Dean of the College.

HENRY VOSHOLL,
A.M., 
Professor of English, Principal of the Academy.

EDWIN S. HAVIGHURST,
S.T.B., D.D., 
Professor of Theology. Dean of
the Seminary.

CHARLES J. STUECKEMANN, A.M., D.D.,
Schrader-Professor of Biblical History and Literature.

JOHN H. FRICK,
A.M., 
Professor of Mathematics and 
Astronomy.

JOHN HELMERS,
A.B., 
Professor of History.



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CHARLES L. WELLEMEYER
A.B., 
Professor of Latin and Greek.


GOTTLIEB C. HOHN, 
A.M.,
Kessler-Professor of German Language and Literature.


FRANK O. SPOHRER, 
B. Fed., B. S. Ed.,
Professor of Education and Chemistry.


ROY L. MAYHEW,
A. M.,
Professor of Biology.


WALTER J. LEMKE,
A.M., 
Professor of History and Athletic
Coach.


JOHN C. EISENBERG,
A.M., 
Director of the Conservatory of
Music.



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H. ZIMMERMANN, 
Treasurer and Superintendent of Grounds and Buildings.

WILLIAM G. DAVIS, 
Principal of the School of Business.

MARIAN GLEZEN, 
B. O.,
Professor of Oratory and Physical Director for Women.

IRA N. CHILES, 
A.B., 
Teacher Training Department.

RUTH ZIMMERMANN, 
Preceptress.

D.H. FISCHER, 
Teacher of Academy Physics and Agriculture.



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BOOK I

CLASSES



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Liberal Arts
CHESTER F. AHMANN, A. B.
"Esau"
Marthasville, Missouri. 
Garfield; Y. M. C. A.; "W" Club; Basket Ball. 
Bank stock is at a premium and none for sale.

LUCY ALLINGER, A. B., 
"Pollyanna"
Bushton, Kansas.
Art Editor, 1919 Pulse; Art Teacher; Y. W. C. A.; Ladies Chorus.
She is neat, she is sweet, from her bonnet to her feet.



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PAUL C. BEKESCHUS, A. B.
"Reverend" 
Hamburg, Germany. 
Student Minister; Y. M. C. A. 
The world is my parish.


*MAUD BRANDT, A. B.,
"Es"
Warrenton, Missouri.
Stillness of person and steadiness of
feature are signal marks of good breeding. 
*Discontinued on account of illness.



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ARTHUR H. BOTHE, A. B., 
"Art"
Warrenton, Missouri.
Business Manager 1919 Pulse; Secretary Y. M. C. A.; Corresponding Secretary Garfield.
Nothing is more useful than silence.


MILDRED BUCHHOLZ, A. B., Senior Oratory.
"Buchie"
Altamont, Illinois.
Bible Chairman Y. W. C. A.; Philomatlia. 
A gay serene spirit is the source of all
that is noble and good.



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JOHN DESCHNER, A. B.,
"John D." 
Monthalia, Texas. 
Athletic Editor 1919 Pulse; President
Senior Class; President Y. M. C. A.;
First Vice President Epworth
League; Goethenia; Gospel Team;
Student Minister; Basket Ball.
Success comes in cans, not can'ts.


ELSIE MAY HARTEL, A. B.,
"Unsere"
Trimble, Missouri. 
Editor in Chief 1919 Pulse; Treasurer Y. W. C. A.; Vice President Senior Class; Student Volunteer Band; 
Ladies Chorus.
I like the laughter that opens the lips and the heart-that shows at the same time pearls and the soul.



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WM. R. HESSEL, A. B.,
"Bill"
Kearney, Missouri. 
Literary Editor 1919 Pulse; Treasurer
Y. M. C. A.; Treasurer Epworth
League; Goethenia; Gospel Team;
College Minute Man. 
Chivalry is the essence of virtue.


PEARL V. MATTHAEI, A. R.,
"Pohl"
Otis, Kansas. 
President Y. W. C. A.; President Student
Volunteer Band; Ladies' Chorus. 
A sunny disposition is the very soul of
success.



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ELMER W. KOEWING, A. B.,
"Flossie"
Ballwin, Missouri.
Assistant Editor in Chief 1919 Pulse; Treasurer Senior Class; Religious Chairman Y. M. C. A.; President 
Goethenia; Student Minister; Class Orator.
The foundation of steadfastness and constancy in friendship is sincerity.'



EDNA MARIE JOHANNABER, A. B.,
"Eichy"
Warrenton, Missouri. 
Vice President Y. W. C. A.; Secretary
Senior Class; Secretary Goethenia. 
As quiet as a mouse is she, and yet no trap has caught her.



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HENRY O. MEGERT, A. B.,
"Jim"
New Haven, Missouri. 
Mission Chairman Y. M. C. A.; Goethenia; Student Volunteer Band. 
If you want knowledge, you must toil for it.



ERNEST JULIUS MEILI, A. B.,
"Sport"
Zurich, Switzerland. 
Advertising Manager 1919 Pulse; Physical Director of Men; Goethenia; Y. M. C. A. 
No man flatters the woman he truly loves.



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PAUL W. PAUSTIAN, A. B.,
"Post"
Clay Center, Kansas.
Garlield; "W Club; Debating Team; Y. M. C. A.; Chairman Mass Meetings; College Minute Man.
It is our actual work which determines our value.



SARA MEINERSHAGEN, A. B.,
"Sadie"
Warrenton, Missouri. 
Joke Editor 1919 Pulse; Ass't Editor The
Star; Debating Team; Cheer Leader;
Y. W. C. A.; Class Orator; Philomathia; Honor "W." 
A never failing student who puts pep
into her work.



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WESLEY RODEKOPF, A.B., 
"Rody"
Warrenton, Missouri.
President Garfield; Y. M. C. A.; Methodist Minute Man.
On argument alone my faith is built.



ELEONORA L. SCHMIDT, A.B., 
'El"
Flucom, Missouri.
Religious Chairman Y. W. C. A.; President Philomathia; Board of Oratory and Debate; Assistant Teacher; 
Class Orator.
She thinks and she knows that she thinks and what she thinks and why.



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FREDERIC SCHROEDER, A. B.,
"Fritz"
Warrenton, Missouri.
Garfield; Y. M. C. A.; Basket Ball Squad. 
Sweet intercourse of looks and smiles;
for smiles from reason flow.

ESTHER WIPPERMANN, A. B., Senior Oratory. 
"Wipp"
Warrenton, Missouri.
Assistant Business Manager 1919 Pulse; Secretary Epworth League; Philomathia; Y. W. C. A.; Basket Ball; 
Honor "W".
The best of life is conversation.



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ERWIN F.A. SCHULZ, A.B., 
"Erwin"
Hamburg, Germany.
Secretary Student Volunteer Band; Student Minister; Y. M. C. A.
Love's like measles-all the worse if it comes late in life.



JOEL C.K. SHAW, A.B.,
"Joel"
Kiu Kiang, China. 
Y. M. C. A.; Goethenia. 
His pleasures are in the happiness of his
family.



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Music

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GRACE STROHBECK, Music, Instrumental. 
"Grace"
Brighton, Illinois.
Philomathia; Y. W. C. A.; Ladies' Chorus.
Heart on her lip and soul within her eye.

REY NEESE, Music, Instrumental.
"Rey"
Bland, Missouri. 
Philomathia; Y. W. C. A. 
Youth is life's beautiful moment.



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CORDELIA SCHMIDT, Music, Instrumental. 
"Cordelle"
Flucom, Missouri.
Philomathia; Y.W.C.A.; Ladies' Chorus.
Modesty is the citadel of beauty and virtue.



MARIE SCHRANTZ, Music, Instrumental. 
"Marie"
Warrenton, Missouri.
A very quiet girl whom you must not judge by the amount of noise she makes.



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ANITA SCHROEDER, Music, Voice.
"Bonnie"
Brighton, Illinois. 
Philomatbia; Y. W. C. A.; Ladies'
Chorus. 
It is beauty that begins to please and
tenderness that completes the charm.



J. HOMER HUEGELY, Music, Voice
"Stuffy"
Nashville, Illinois. 
Garfield; Y. M. C. A. 
And "Stuffy' in his basso note, 
Can soothe the souls in purgatory.



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Senior Class Song

In the College 
Of Central Wesleyan
We'll build our hopes and speed our dreams 
along, long, long- 
Build our hopes, 
Speed our dreams,
We'll build our hopes and speed our dreams 
along, long, long- 
In the College 
Of Central Wesleyan
We'll build our hopes and speed our dreams along. 
In the classrooms 
At Central Wesleyan
We'll make the grades and take the honors 
along, long, long- 
Make the grades 
Take the honors,
We'll make the grades and take the honors 
along, long, long- 
In the classrooms 
At Central Wesleyan
We'll make the grades and take the honors along 
On  the  campus 
Of Central Wesleyan
We'll double the dates and kid the girls 
along, long, long- 
Double the dates, 
Kid the girls
We'll double the dates and kid the girls 
along, long, long- 
On the campus 
Of Central Wesleyan
We'll double the dates and kid the girls along. 
This dear College 
Of Central Wesleyan 
We'll leave at last to boost the best 
along, long, long- 
Leave at last 
Boost the best
We'll leave at last to boost the best 
along, long,long- 
This dear College 
Of Central Wesleyan 
We'll leave at last to boost the best along.

Motto:
Impossible is Unamerican.

Colors:
Maroon and Gold.

Flower:
Dark Red Rose.



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Senior Library

CHESTER FREDERICK AHMANN.............The Fortune Hunter.
LUCY ALLINGER.............................Pollyanna.
PAUL C. BEKESCHUS..........................Innocence Abroad.
MAUD BRANDT ................................Molly Make-believe.
ARTHUR H. BOTHE...........................The Man in the Shadow.
MILDRED BUCHHOLZ  ........................Tempest and Sunshine.
JOHN DESCHNER .............................Slow and Sure.
ELSIE MAY HARTEL...........................Our Mutual Friend.
LEROY H. DIEKROEGER......................Daddy Long Legs.
BERNICE IULA HERZOG......................Aunt Minerva.
D.H. FISCHER.................................Risen from the Ranks.
ALFRED FRIEDLI.............................A Knight of the XX Century.
WM. R. HESSEL................................Bound to Rise.
PEARL V. MATTHAEI.........................Winsome Womanhood.
ELMER W. KOEWING.........................The Vicar of "Foristell."
EDNA MARIE JOHANNABER..................Sense and Sensibility.
HENRY O. MEGERT............................My Study Window.
ERNEST JULIUS MEILI........................The Rise and Fall of a Mustache.
PAUL W. PAUSTIAN...........................The Gentleman from "Kansas."
SARA MEINERSHAGEN  .......................Fairy Queen.
WESLEY RODEKOPF  .........................The Other Wise Man.
ELEONORA L. SCHMIDT......................Not Like Other Girls.
FREDERIC SCHROEDER ......................A Batch of Smiles.
ESTHER WIPPERMANN  ......................A Star in a Country's Sky.
ERWIN  F. A. SCHULZ.........................The Little Minister.
GRACE STROHBECK ..........................The Saving Grace.
REY NEESE ....................................Sweet Sixteen.
CORDELIA SCHMIDT  .........................A Prairie Rose.
MARIA SCHRANTZ...........................Far from the Maddening Crowd.
ANITA SCHROEDER..........................Fair Maid of "Brighton."
J. HOMER HUEGELY............................Half-a-Rogue.
EMMA LOUISE EISENBERG...................Young Life.
RUTH GRAHAM HOLDEN...............Sweet Girl Graduate.



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DIANA BAUER
EDGAR H. FROESCHLE 
BERENICE E. DIEKROEGER
FRANK H. HOLLMANN	
ELIZABETH HUTCHERSON

DIANA BAUER.......................................McKittrick, Mo.
The crimson glow of modesty o'erspread her cheek and gave new lustre to her charms.

EDGAR D.FROESCHLE.....................................Canton, Mo.
He has that mute eloquence which surpasseth speech.

BERENICE E. DIEKROEGER........................Wright City, Mo.
Man is no match for woman where mischief reigns.

FRANK H. HOLLMANN...........................Warrenton, Mo.
Strong sense and acute sensibility together constitute genius.

ELIZABETH HUTCHERSON..........................Warrenton, Mo.
Many persons feel art, some understand it, but few both feel and understand it.



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WESLEY H. MAURER	TSAI CHIN HWANG		CHARLES EDWARD MILLER
EMMA A. JOHANNABER	ARTHUR H. POLSTER

WESLEY H. MAURER...............................Pekin, Ill.
Talents give a man superiority far more agreeable than that which proceeds from riches, birth, or 
employment, which are all external.

TSAI CHIN HWANG............................Kiukiang,  China.
Her laugh full of life, without any control,
Is the sweet one of gracefulness rung from her soul.

CHARLES EDWARD MILLER............................Shumway, Ill.
Theory looks well on paper but does not amount to anything without practice.

EMMA A. JOHANNABER.............................Warrenton, Mo.


ARTHUR H. POLSTER...........................Warrenton, Mo.
Father runs the dairy, and I run the mile.



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META KATHBRINB JOHANNABER	EDNA LUELLA MESSERSMITH 
RAYMOND G. POLSTER 
L. CLARENCE SCHROEDER 	DOROTHY M. ZIMMERMANN

META KATHERINE JOHANNABER....................................Warrenton, Mo.
Ambition isthe germ from which all nobleness proceeds.

RAYMOND G.POLSTER..............................Warrenton, Mo.
His speed and alertness spell danger to the foe.

EDNA LUELLA MESSERSMITH..........................Napoleon, Mo.
It is tranquil people who accomplish much.

L. CLARENCE SCHROEDER..................Moscow  Mills, Mo.
True eloquence consists in saying all that is necessary, and nothing but what is necessary.

DOROTHY M.ZIMMERMANN..........................Warrenton, Mo.
She is calm because she is mistress of her subject-the secret of self-possession.



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Juniors
Class Officers
L. Clarence Schroeder....................President
Emma A. Johannaber...............Vice-President
Elizabeth Hutcherson...................Secretary
Diana Bauer............................Treasurer

Class Song
(Tune of "For Dixie and Uncle Sam.") 
The Junior Class 
The Junior Class 
Is a class of high ideals, 
We proudly stand 
For our dear land, 
For a country that is very real.
Wesleyan we're proud of you, 
And we'll ever to you be true, 
Our standards ne'er to mar. 
Our boys went off to war. 
To fight for the red, white and blue.

Chorus.

Will back you every day.
The Juniors bold, with their colors black and gold,
To you will sing a lay.
Tho our class is small and easily told,
We're full of pep and grit.
So we're sure that we'll reach our ideals,
And we're mighty proud that we're fit
We're all for you,
And we surely will be true
To our class and Wesleyan.

Yell.
1-9-2-0 
P-U-S-H
J-U-N-I-O-R-S
Nineteen-twenty
Rah-Push-Boom
Juniors-Juniors
Room!

Motto: Push!	Flower: Jonquil.
Colors: Black and Gold.



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The Junior Class

THE HISTORY of the Class of 1920 may be compared to a pyramid.  Its beginning or foundation is made 
up of forty-one pillars,-in fact the largest Freshman class in the history of Central Wesleyan.  The 
following year our labors were continued with a total of twenty-nine members.  In spite of the World 
War and the prevailing epidemic during the Junior year our collegiate work was continued by fifteen 
faithful members.  During the war the members of the class were loyal Americans in the cause of 
humanity, doing their bit here and "over there."

The outstanding features in the progress of the Class were social activities and class functions. One of 
the events that will never be forgotten by the Freshman Class was that memorable hayride to Pendleton 
and especially the return via the "boot and shoe line" over rain-soaked clay roads. In the spring of the 
same year the boys challenged the entire school to a game of baseball, resulting in such an evenly 
matched game that the event was celebrated by a social in the Gym. During the Sophomore year the 
important event was the banquet given to the Freshmen. Further information regarding said function 
may be secured from the guests. The Junior year found the class engaged in presenting to the school 
and community "The Saving Grace" by Chambers, a modern play in three acts. This comedy portrayed 
love as the saving grace.

The future of the Class of 1920 bids fair to surpass the records made by preceding classes, because of 
the large number of members in Service returning to their alma mater, and also because of the great 
diversity and wide range of talents manifested by the various members of the class. In view of these 
facts we can anticipate a remarkable year in rounding out the summit of our college career.



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Top Row, left to right-Mildred Havighurst, Lydia Hackman, Fricke, J. Buthmann, Karrenbrock, 
Austermann, Crepin, Myers, Anna Vieth, Olga Schonian. Center Row, left to right-Kettelkamp, Evelyn 
Beard, Kies, Dorothy Havig-hurst, Halter, Esther Fricke, Nagrel, Lillian Means. Bottom Row, left to right-
Rigg, Grabc, Miller, McCormick, Huck.

Class Officers.
Milliard Halter ...............President
Charles P. Nagel........Vice President
Esther Fricke ................Secretary
Dorothy Havighurst .........Treasurer

The Sophomores
Austermann, Geo. S. 
Beard, Evelyn 
Buthmann, John C. 
Crepin, Alfred 
Fricke,  Esther 
Fricke, Paul 
Grabe, Arthur 
Hackmann, Lydia 
Halter, Milliard M. 
Havighurst, Dorothy 
Havighurst, Mildred
Huck, Clarence 
Karrenbrock, Wilbert
Kettelkanip, Wesley 
Kies, Theophilus 
Lutz, Carl 
McCormick, Leroy
Means, Lillian
Miller, D. Herbert
Myers, Marion
Nagel, Charles F.v
Opp, Carl
Rigg, Floyd 
Schonian, Olga
Vieth, Anna

Class Colors: Purple and White.
Class Flower: White Rose.
Class Motto: Smile.



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Class of '21

ALMOST INVARIABLY we associate the idea of independence with Washington, Emancipation with 
Lincoln, Americanism with Roosevelt, and in a score or so of years one will scarcely be able to think of C. 
W. C. without being reminded of the Class of '21. If it can be said that genius smiled upon Caesar, 
Shakspeare, and Edison, she surely laughed out loud on the class of '21. Never did a class possess such a 
diversity of talents, never such an array of prospective geniuses.

Withal we are a modest bunch and are reluctant to divulge our abilities. However, we will graciously 
allow you to scan our record that you may see for yourself the propriety of this eulogium. On our far-
famed basket ball squad we are represented by three members: Fricke, "Boots," and Crepin. In the 
oratorical contest our standard bearers were Misses Fricke and Schonian. In debate we have witty 
representatives of Pat Henry and Danny Webster in the persons of Austermann and Grabe. Religiously 
we are exceptionally well represented, having eight of our number in the Seminar and two others on the 
Y. M. C. A. Cabinet.

Into our number just one married man has crept. How he came here we don't know, but here he is and 
as we see the hairs, one by one, leave his dome, meekly we bow our own and murmur, "Deliver us."

Last fall the cloud of war hovered low over us and threatened our very existence. Ten of our number 
responded to the call of the nation, but eight have returned to resume their studies.
From our class go teachers, business men, engineers, lawyers, doctors, preachers and home makers; and 
when the call comes to us "Make answer what have ye done" we expect to say, "I was of the Class of 
"21."


The Sociable Sophomores

THE SOPHOMORES believe in living up to their motto, "Smile;" and the Sophomore smile is the kind that 
never wears oil.  However, when this smile is a little broader than usual, you may know there is a wiener 
roast or picnic on hand.  Naturally, the girls are grinning the broadest of all, for are they not to have two 
escorts apiece and a married man left over for chaperon? With eight of the jolliest girls, sixteen of the 
jolliest boys, and the jolliest married man in school, it is no wonder the Sophomores are called the 
liveliest bunch in school.  There are representatives of our class in every phase of college life, but when 
it comes to a good time, you always find the entire class represented.

Forever in the memory of every Sophomore will remain the good times we had at our wiener roast in 
the woods, and at our indoor picnic in the gym. Here, as at all of our special affairs, a fine spirit of 
congeniality prevailed and the bonds of friendship were strengthened. We must not fail to mention the 
Sophomore-Freshman banquet, which took the form of a patriotic and military function. This affair was 
pronounced a great success and the fun we had working together fully repaid us for our efforts. When, 
in later life, we shall look back upon our college days, our happiest memories will be the times we spent 
together as Sophomores.



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Top Row, left to right--S. Wehrly, Clara Reimenschneider, Martha Lauer, Rose Hackmann, Buschmann, 
Margaret Schowengerdt, Duncan, Anna Frohardt, Lydia Painter, Diekroeger, Havighurst. Center Row, left 
to right-Cornelia Helmers, Emilie Schaum, Verna Munech, Anna Dennler, Melna Meyer, Mary 
Schroeder, Kathleen Bartholomaeus, Clara Johannaber. Bottom Row, left to right-Hendershott, Rohncr, 
W. Buthmann, Edna Bothe, Bertha Schulz, Althca Messersmith, Shaw, Leek.


The Freshmen

Class Officers.
President......... . . Manuel Diekroeger
Vice President. . .Lawrence Havighurst
Secretary-Treasurer, Althea Messersmith
Cheer-leader........William Buthmann

Motto: Do It Now.
Colors: Maroon and Gray. 
Flower: Red Rose
  
  
Yell:
Een dica deen dica fada dica fum, 
Een dica deen dica fada dica, fum, 
Een dica boba, Een dica boba, 
Een dica deen dica fada dica fum,
Freshmen, Freshmen, Here we come!

Song.
Oh stop, look and listen to us Freshmen, 
We're the brightest class in school, 
Prize-winning orators too, have we, 
We'll shout hip, hip, hooray! 
And our motto: "Do It Now," yes we do it
With so real live Freshmen pep.
Hep!!
Oh stop, look and listen to us Freshmen,
We're the grandest class by heck, by heck!



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How We Shall Know Them

ADABELLE AYDELOTT 		By her talkativeness.
KATHLEEN BARTHOLOMAEUS 	        By her Halter.
EDNA BOTHE			By her pucker lips.
ALFRED BUSCHMANN 		By his basket ball record.
WILLIAM BUTHMANN 		By his shy glances.
ANNA DENNLER			By her love for "gravy."
MANUEL DIEKROEGER 		By his good nature (?)
KINNAIRD DUNCAN  		By his gracefulness.
ANNA FROHARDT	 		By her sincerity.
ROSE HACKMANN  		        By her pep.
LAWRENCE HAVIGHURST		By his beauty (?)
CORNELIA HELMERS		By her prolixity.
EUGENE HENDERSHOTT		By his gigantic stature.
CLARA JOHANNABER		By her rosy cheeks.
MARTHA LAUER 			By her quietness.
WILLIAM LEEK			By his cotton top.
ALTHEA MESSERSMITH		By her messages of love.
MELNA MEYER			By the toss of her head.
VERNA MUENCH			By her independence.
LYDIA PAINTER			By Meili's roses.
CLARA RIEMENSCHNEIDER		By her mid-night oil.
JOHN ROHNER 			By his art.
EMILIE SCHAUM  		        By her friendliness.
DUNCAN SHAW  			By his brightness.
MARGARET SCHOWENGERDT		By her smile.
MARY SCHROEDER			By her mirth.
BERTHA SCHULZ  		        By her giggle.
REUBEN SCHULZ			By his shag.
SAMUEL WEHRLY 			By his "wiseness."



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The Fourth Academy

Addicks,Eunice M. 
Ahrens, Helen L. 
Becker, Alfred F. 
Buschmann, Wm. W. 
Davidson, Minnie Lea
Eisenberg, Emma Louise 
Friedli, Albert
Giesick, Henry W.
Minor, Melba M. 
Nickerson, Edward C. 
Schnarre, Pearl L. 
Strehlmann, Walter C. 
Wehrly, John H. 
Weiffenbach, Milton W. 
Weller, Robert F. 
Wilson, Ivah I.
Wippermann, Carl W.

Class Officers:
Albert Friedli.................President
Edward C. Nickerson....Vice President
Eunice M. Addicks, Secretary-Treasurer 
Milton W. Weiffenbach....Yell Master

Motto: Ever Forward.
Colors: Green and White,
Flower: White Carnation.



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Senior Academy Directory

Name	      Nickname.	 Favorite Expression	 Favorite Song	   Mark of Identification     Occupation

Emma Louise   Carrots    Good night!             Teasing		 Shag		      Writing Poetry? 
Eisenberg
   	    								
Melba Minor   Happy,     What?	                 For the two of us. 	 Wes' Sweater.	      Talking.
		
Minnie Lea    Davy,     I'll be jiggered!        I'll be waiting.        Curly? Hair          Fussing
Davidson									  

Helen Ahrens  Helen     The deuce!               The Road to Home.       Silence	      Hurrying			
	
							 
Ivah Wilson   Ivy       Let me see.	         School Days.		 Temper	              Teaching

Pearl         Pearlie	  O Pshaw!	 	 Unknown.	         Smile	              Studying
Schnarre
							
Eunice        Eunie       Villain!	         Farewell to Thee.	 Dignity	     Writing Notes
Addicks

Walter        Vava	  Whiffle Bat!           Waiting for a 	         Shanks	  	     Eating Pies 		
Strehlmann				         Certain Girl.		  
   
William       Bill	  Oh Babe!		 My Little Girl.	 Noise		     Ford Driving.
Buschmann
							 
Alfred        Beck        Oh Heck!	         Just a Little Smile.    Grin		     Keeping "Merry"
Becker

Carl          Whip	  Gee!	                 "Chickie! Chickie!"	 Feet	             Raising Chickens
Wippermann
													
Albert        Pin	  Gosh!		         I taka you back to      Bark	             Playing Basket Ball
Friedli						 Sunny Italy with me.

Edward        Nick        Yes sir!               "Any Laundry."          Manners             P. O. Inspector
Nickerson 				

Henry         Chicken	  Oh Mensch!	           Annie Laurie	         Cackle	             Carrying Mail
Giesick
							
Frank Weller  "Ank"	  By the great Hornspoon!  There's a Hot Time    Hands               Being Tarkio's Goat
				  		   in the Old Town   	      
                                                   Tonight.
				
John Wehrly   Heinrick	  The nerve of some 	   Where Do We Go        Pompadour           Taking pictures.     
                          people's kids!           from Here? 
								
Milton        Doc         You can't always         Hail! Hail! the       Dimples 	     Arguing  
Weiffenbach	          sometimes tell!          Gang's All Here.
							

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Lower Academy

ACADEMY ONE, TWO and Three are our beginners.  In One they have not found themselves; in Two they 
feel that they are becoming students; in Three they count on finishing the Academy with one more year.  
In these years of adolescence they pass from kidhood to young manhood.  The grades are behind them; 
College and life are in the future.  They are still men and women in the making, but they are studying, 
laying the foundation on which to build. They are forming ideals and having ambitions.  Soon they will 
be in college, and then they will be tackling the problems of life.  We are glad to note that they are an 
earnest, energetic bunch and that they mean to write their names high on the roll of honor.



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ACADEMY TEACHER TRAINING
Top Row, left to right-Misses Helmers,Davidson, Wegener, Wilson. Bottom Row left to right-Miss 
Gladys Cope, Prof. Chiles, East, Miss Reed Musick.

Teacher Training Department

ALTHOUGH Missouri ranks first in lead, zinc, pure bred stock, and poultry; second in mules; third in hogs 
and corn; fifth in agriculture and seventh in wealth, it ranks only thirty-second in education. To remedy 
this deplorable condition the General Assembly in 1913 adopted a law establishing departments of 
education in the best high schools and academics in the state.

In 1917 our school took advantage of this law and established a teacher-training department in the 
academy.

The courses in this department are three: Course One, reviews Reading, Language, Grammar, 
Geography and Arithmetic; Course Two, Elementary Educational Psychology, Rural Sanitation and 
Hygiene, School Administration and Management and Rural Sociology; Course Three, Principles of 
Elementary Education with Observation and Practice Teaching. The town schools and the school at the 
Orphan Home are at our disposal for the observation and practice work.

Upon completion of these courses and graduation from the academy, a Rural State Certificate valid for 
two years in any rural or elementary school in the state is granted. After teaching thirty-two weeks and 
attending a summer session of a standard college or normal school, this certificate may be exchanged 
for a First Grade Certificate.



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A Giggle a Day Keeps Old Grouch Away

Grace Strohbeck: "My Grandpa has a wooden leg."
Edmee Diekroeger: "That's nothing, my Grandma has a cedar chest."

Kahtleen: "Oh, Millard, I'm afraid we'll be late for the game, we've been waiting so long for my mother." 
Halter: "Hours, dearest." 
Kathleen: "Ours? Oh, Millard. This is so sudden."

Kettelkamp:"That cigar you're smoking is strong enough to kill a mule." 
Tubby Sewell: "G'wan, I've been smoking these for years."

Slim: "Aw shut up."
Milton W.: "You're the biggest nut in this room."
Prof. Fischer: "Boys, boys, don't forget I'm here."

Prof. Spohrer: "Have you done your outside reading?" 
Hatzie: "No, it has been too cold."

Wipp: "Well how many ads did you get today?"
Meili: "I got two orders in one place."
Wipp: "That's good. What were they?"
Meili: "One to get out, and the other to stay out."

Bill Hessel (after Philosophy class): "I walked down the hall with an idea a few minutes ago."

At the supper table Kies said to Evalina: "Do you know what smear case is?" 
Evalina: "Yes, that's the same as college cheese."

Steinman and Lydia out walking on a Sunday afternoon, listening to the continued jabbering of couples 
ahead of them:
Lydia: "My it sounds like a bee-hive; certainly reminds me of one." 
Steinman: "Are you the queen?"



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BOOK II

SPECIAL DEPARTMENTS



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THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT

Top Row, left to right-Lowell, Nagel, Hessel, Opp, Schroeder, Koewing, Schulz, Rohner. Center Row, left 
to right-Steinman, Lutz, Kies, Giesick, R. Schulz, Deschner, Megert, Maurer, Fricke, Graebe. Bottom 
Row, left to right-Bekeschus, Dr. Weiffenbach, Dr. Stueckemann, Dr. Kriege, Dr. Havighurst, Rigg.


The Theological Department

THE WORLD cannot get along without leaders. In every field of human endeavor there must be those 
who because of their training and ability can lead. And so does the minister today assume a more 
important place as a leader of men than ever before. Wherever the church has failed, it has failed 
because of poor or inefficient leadership.

Our college is seeking to develop leaders out of the twenty-one theological students to meet the great 
demands made upon the church today. The aim of our Dean, Dr. E. S. Havighurst and the other 
theological professors, is to bring out the best that is within each of us.

The students are receiving practical training as well as classroom instruction. Every Monday evening one 
of the number preaches in Kessler Hall after which helpful criticism is given by his hearers. Five of our 
number are college (Centenary) Minute Men, four are doing Gospel Team Work, while seven are serving 
charges.

There are six graduates this year, three of whom are going out as ministers, while the other three intend 
to continue their education in the university.



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HOWELL  E.W. KOEWING
FORISTELL  E.W. KOEWING
STEINHAGEN, PAUL BEKESCHUS
NEW MELLE
ERWIN SCHULTZ
BIG SPRING, CARL OPP
PENDLETON, THEOPHILUS KIES
STUDENT PASTORATE CHURCHES
HOWELL E.W. KOEWING

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BUSINESS

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The School of Business

THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS is one of the rapidly growing departments of the academy.  The Rome Budget 
System of Bookkeeping is used, this being one of the most popular systems in use.  The student under 
this system does practically all of his work in the classroom under the personal supervision of the 
principal, W. G. Davis, and is given individual instruction when necessary.  He receives and makes out all 
kinds of Commercial papers, keeps his own bank account, and performs all other duties of a bookkeeper 
in the largest concerns.  The student advances as rapidly as is consistent with his acquirements.  Our 
graduates are filling responsible positions in all parts of the United States, and in  Foreign countries.

The Gregg system of Shorthand is used, this system being used in more Business and High Schools than 
any other. Practical stenographers is the aim of the department. The first semester is used in mastering 
the principles of the system. The second semester is devoted almost entirely to dictation, speed drills, 
and office work of all kinds. Particular attention is given to spelling, a part of the training of a 
stenographer which is usually neglected. The student is given practical work in taking dictation for the 
President of the school and other members of the faculty. They also have an opportunity to become 
reporters by taking down trials in the courts, debates, lectures, orations, etc.

Either course can be completed in a year, or the combined course in a year and a half.



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ORATORY

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The Department of Oratory

THE DEPARTMENT OF ORATORY is rapidly coming to the front.  No longer is its insignificance important, 
but rather its popularity has attracted the attention of all.  Not only is this department increasing in the 
number of students, but also in the quantity and quality of its work.  It touches every phase of college 
life.  The benefit derived from the study of expression is an aid to the societies and organizations, and a 
necessity to the orators and debaters.  The Junior Class realizing the importance of this art to make a 
success of their Junior-Ex, call upon the instructor of oratory to help them.  This year the Junior Class 
gave a very delightful play, "The Saving Grace."  It was a true comedy, and a great success, for Central 
Wesleyan also "relishes a bit of nonsense now and then."

This department offers two courses of four hours each. The first course deals with such fundamentals of 
oratory as every graduate should know, while the second course teaches interpretative reading and 
story telling. Besides class work there are excellent opportunities for private instruction.

The year 1917-1918 gave to Central Wesleyan five graduates from expression, and three Juniors. This 
year there are three Seniors and the same number of Juniors. Besides these, there are many unclassified 
students who are looking forward to their Junior and Senior recitals.

With an instructor who shows personal interest in every student, who is conscientious and sympathetic, 
and who possesses an interesting personality, we feel confident that this department cannot fail.



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MUSIC

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The Conservatory of Music

THE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC holds a unique place in the life of our school.  Its chief purpose is to 
educate those under its care in the art of piano, voice, violin, theory and history of music; but, aside 
from this, we influence and seek to elevate the aesthetic natures of all students through the medium of 
the chorus, orchestra, glee clubs, and pupils' recitals.

The year 1917-1918 was the best our conservatory has every had. The year 1918-1919 began with the 
largest class in our history, but the "Flu" came and put a crimp in our hopes. The second semester, 
however, having swollen our ranks, we are expecting to come out with flying colors, and, barring 
untoward circumstances, set our standard for 1919-20 far in advance of anything yet achieved. To do 
this we must have more room for practice pianos, at least one more teacher's studio and a number of 
new pianos.

We have been on an excellent paying basis for the past four years and it should not be difficult to find 
the money to make the changes and additions required. Let the musical alumni and others take notice 
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LADIES' CHORUS

The Ladies' Chorus

WE BEGAN THIS YEAR with high hopes and a firm resolve to make it the best ever.  Then came the S. A. 
T. C. scare and scattered our male singers to the four corners of the earth, and with them went most of 
those who usually were enlisted in the work of the orchestra.  The "flu" followed and forbade all 
gatherings for about three months.  Thus we were unable to have an orchestra or our usual choral 
concert in December,  Although these conditions seemed enough to dishearten the most confirmed 
optimist, yet we never lost faith.  We still had our splendid girls!  These were gathered together and 
enlisted in the work of preparing a concert for the final event in June.  We began the study of the 
beautiful cantata for female voices, "Little Snow-White," by Franz Abt.  As this will not take up the whole 
evening, the director is planning to use some of the boys, who have loyally returned to C. W. C., in some 
extra numbers.

All are enthusiastic in the work planned and are certain that our commencement this year will not lack 
for art.



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ART

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ART STUDENTS
Top Row, left to right-R. Schulz, Ella Drunert, Iva Wilson, Bertha Schulz, Grace Strohbeck, Beatrice 
Koenig, Ruth Raase, Esther Fricke, Deschner. Center Row, left to right-Mary Schmidt, Amelia Schaum, 
Clara Reimenschneider, Anita Schroeder, Lucy Allinger, (instructor), Althea A. Messersmith, Edna 
Messersmith, Clara Offel. Bottom Row, left to right-Buescher, Hill, Rohner, C. Linnert.

The Art Department

ART IS NOT MERELY A PROFESSION-it is a work of creation, a solemn and splendid miracle to be 
performed with reverence and joy.  The artist's gift of expression is not something which he puts on and 
takes off according to his humor, but it is a really vital part of him-the outward and visible sign of the 
soul within.

The artist possesses a gift of discrimination and appreciation for the beauty all about him. A fruit-stand 
which he passes on his way to his studio gives him a new idea of the sensations of color. A far view from 
a mountain height on a cool shadowy morning will produce a sense of the seriousness of joy, a mental 
mood of refreshment and exhilaration. He comes down from his high places inspired for the business of 
living, with the serenity and strength of the unchanging mountain in his heart. In his own brain he feels 
something stirring, something that must stir the world. He feels that the expression of these emotions 
will enrich life and move men like music.

To such high ideals the Art Department of our college aspires,



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BOOK III

ORGANIZATIONS



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Winter's Flowers

No flow'rs in Winter, did'st thou say? 
Thou might'st well imply, 
No twinkling stars bedeck by day 
The dome of azure sky.

It needeth but a fav'ring light, 
And stars by millions gleam; 
So, flow'rs will burst upon thy sight
In spots which barren seem.

Forget-me-nots in Baby's eyes,
Like summer skies, so blue; 
In Mother's face, a lily lies, 
So pale on snowy hue.

From velvet lips, the rose-buds peek;
No lov'lier sight thou hast
Than full-blown rose, on school-girl's cheek,
Kissed red by Winter's blast.

Doth this thy longing not suffice?
Are all these charms in vain? 
Jack Frost will paint with brush of ice 
Blooms on your window-pane.
Dorothy Havighurst '21



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PHILOMATHIA LITERARY SOCIETY

Philomathia

OFFICERS
Eleonora Schmidt ............President
Grace Strohbeck ............ Recording Secretary
Sara Meinershagen.......... Corresponding Secretary
Ruth Holden .................Treasurer
Cordelia Schmidt ...............Pianist
Elizabeth Hutcherson ........... Chaplain
Esther Wippermann & Anita Schroeder....Sergeants at Arms

ROLL

Anna Hessel, - Curly locks. 
Anita Schroeder, - Warbler. 
Lydia Hackman, - Big sister.
Ruth Holden, - "Post no bills." 
Mildred Buchholz, - Snow white. 
Rose Hackman, - Little (?) sister. 
Cornelia Helmers, - Prof's eldest. 
Grace Strohbeck, - Let's say Grace.
Margaret Schowengerdt, - Dimples.
Dorothy Havighurst, - Her hobby is art.
Rey Neese, - "What dress shall I wear?"
Mary Schroeder, - She has her own ideas.
Elizabeth Hutcherson, - From gov't circles.
Esther Wippermann, - Happy when she talks.
Adabelle Aydelott, - "No doubt about that, Miss Adabelle."
Miss Marian Glezen, - Our Critic. By her judgment we profit.
Dorothy Zimmermann, - "Let me call you Susan, just this once,"
Sara Meinershagen, - Fifteen Rahs! 
Kathleen Bartholomaeus, - Talented.
Clara Johannaber, - Mark Twain II. 
Cordelia Schmidt, - Demure Maiden. 
Eleonora Schmidt. - Which, El or Al?
Mildred Havighurst, - Always wanted. 
Melna Meyer, - Inspiration to orators. 
Berenice Diekroeger, - Somebody's sis. 
Anna Frohardt, - Better known as Bob.

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Philomathia Poem

Philomathea girls are we,
Twenty-live in number, see?
From the four brisk winds we hail,
Blown as by a mighty gale
To the sacred halls
Enclosed by Central Wesleyan's walls.

We stand for loyalty and truth,
The high ideals of every youth.
Through faithful endeavor we strive to rise
To our ideals, and realize
That success depends upon usefulness,
And trust our efforts shall be blest.

Our energy, it never lags;
Our pep, it never drags.
Be it work or play or rest,
The Philo girls will stand the test.
Wherever duty's call shall sound,
Right in the front ranks we'll be found.

Good culture work is our objective, 
And programs must not be defective. 
We boast an orator of fame; 
Musicians too numerous to name; 
Readers, debaters and poets have we; 
All, in fact, some talent you see.

Our society dates back to the time
When Wesleyan fell into line
With those schools which have most weight
Among the institutions of our state.
A long record she has made,
Hence this tribute to her is paid.

Come one, come all, let's give three cheers 
For Philomathia, who, thruout the years, 
Has led her daughters to a higher goal. 
Let her fame ring from pole to pole, 
And may her motto be, "Rowing, not drifting," 
In her earnest attempt to do service uplifting.
- A.A. '22.

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GARFIELD LITERARY SOCIETY

Garfield

GARFIELD ROSTER OF MEMBERSHIP
Ahman, Chester F. 
Austerman,  George S. 
Bothe, Arthur 
Buthman, John C. 
Buthman, William 
Crepin, Alfred E. 
Diekroeger, Leroy 
Fricke, Paul G. 
Friedli, Alfred 
Froeschle,  Edgar 
Havighurst, Lawrence D.
Huegely, J. Homer 
Karrenbrock, Wilbert E. 
Kettelkamp, Wesley 
Kies, Theophilus 
Maurer, Wesley H. 
Myers, Marion M. 
Paustian, Paul W. 
Polster, Arthur H. 
Polster, Raymond G. 
Rodekopf, Wesley 
Schroeder, Frederick W.

Motto:
"Excelsior"

Colors:
"Maroon and Black"

Garfield Literary Society

GARFIELD LITERARY SOCIETY was founded in 1883, and since that time has enjoyed a most prosperous 
and successful existence. Founded upon the theory that a literary society should develop a man's power 
of self expression, the leading aim of the society has been to give its members an opportunity to 
develop their powers of public speaking by means of debates, theses, orations, readings, and other work 
of a literary nature. But in addition to developing the taste for literary endeavor and achievement, the 
society has ever tried to develop a spirit of brotherhood and cooperation by means of social gatherings 
and close association of its members. Thus there has been built up in Garfleld a spirit of 
interdependence and mutual concern for the welfare of the "other fellow" that is hardly duplicated in 
any other organization on the campus. The members of this society have developed a distinctive 
"Garfleld Spirit" which enables them to overcome the obstacles of school life with a smile, and which 
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When in 1917 war was declared, Garfield, composed of typical Americans, naturally suffered. At the 
beginning of the present year only five members returned to school. All of the other men in whom the 
name of Garfield brought forth the most pleasant memories of college life, had either joined the colors 
or been graduated. Hence Garfield with its glorious record of achievement in the past, began this school 
year with a dreary outlook as far as work was concerned. The society boasted of a Service Flag of 
Twenty-one stars and five active members.

Then the armistice was signed, and one by one, as they were released from the colors, the men of 
Garfield remembered their Alma Mater and returned to school to take up the work of their choice. To 
the society the return of these heroes amounted to a new birth of the Garfield Spirit. The work of the 
society again prospered under the guidance of its able critic, Professor Chiles. Never before had there 
been better literary work done in this organization.

As usual the roster of membership contains the names of the men of the school that do things. Garfield 
this year entered two men in the local oratorical contest, winning first place and tying for third. This 
gave the society the honor of sending its representative to the State Contest to compete with the 
orators of the other colleges of the Missouri Oratorical Association. Of the eight students trying for 
places on the debating teams of old Wesleyan, four were Garfield men. Seven of the eight basket ball 
squad men, were members of this organization. Garfield claims more "W" men among its members than 
the combined number of the societies of the school. In winning positions of honor on the campus, 
Garfield men easily lead. The society is prominently represented in every all-school activity and it is 
easily seen that members of this organization take an active part in all student activities.

Thus the record of achievement of this grand old society has been briefly sketched. This has been a 
banner year for Garfield, surpassing the record of the past in many respects. Each man in Garfield 
Society is a booster for the best and highest ideals of old Wesleyan. Each may be counted upon to do his 
bit in whatever situation he may find himself. And with a membership composed of such red-blooded 
Americans living up to the Central Wesleyan ideal of manhood, the future of this organization is secure. 
Garfield shall ever continue to bless the sons of Central Wesleyan, and the achievement of the past will 
act only as a spur to higher endeavor and accomplishment in the future. Surely Garfield shall ever live up 
to its motto, "Excelsior."



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GOETHENIA LITERARY SOCIETY

Goethenia
MEMBERSHIP ROLL

Olivia Bartels 
Evelyn Beard 
Anna Dennler 
Arthur Grabe 
William Hessel 
Edna Johannaber 
Emma Johannaber 
Henry Megert
Ernest Meili
Althea Messersmith
Charles Nagel 
Bernice Herzog
Edna Messersmith 
Herbert Miller 
Verna Muench 
Carl Opp 
Lydia Painter
Clara Riemenschneider 
Olga Schonian 
Clarence Schroeder 
Joel Shaw 
Samuel Wehrly 
Esther Fricke


OFFICERS

President............William R. Hessel
Vice President............Esther Fricke
Secretary.................Evelyn Beard
Treasurer............Emma Johannaber
Sergeant at Arms.........Ernest Meili
Pianist...................Anna Dennler
Parliamentarian..........Herbert Miller
Chaplain.................L. C. Shroeder

Motto
Mehr Lieht.

Colors
Orange and Black.



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Goethenia Literary Society

GOETHENIA LITERARY SOCIETY is the oldest of the College Societies and is the only one which admits 
both men and women. The society has a long history of high literary attainments and until two years ago 
it was necessary for all the participants in the Oratorical Contest to have been Goethenians. Its members 
and alumni have always taken active part in all college affairs, receiving many of the highest honors.

This last year has been very successful and the society is proudly adding the splendid record of 1918-19 
to those high achievements of the past. At the first meeting immediately after the opening of school a 
most instructive and entertaining program was given which has been followed by a succession of rare 
treats.

Graduated Seniors, absent soldiers and S. A. T. C. boys had left us with only ten members with which to 
commence the year, but at the opening meeting fourteen new members were admitted and all twenty-
four promptly stepped into the march of activity.

The semi-monthly programs with their thoughtful orations on wide awake topics, spicy debates over 
today's problems, delightful original stories, interesting theses and beautiful music have been a product 
of the very best literary efforts. Those who have rendered their services to make the evenings delightful 
gained a greater efficiency, and an added courage thru the training; while the audience in turn received 
pleasure, information, and inspiration. It is the success of this two-fold mission of the society which has 
made it worth while. During the last two years the study of Parliamentary law has been made a new 
feature of the business meetings and all the members are recognizing the great value of this drill.

Proud as Goethenians are of the past of the society, with their high ideals and standards, they are 
continually broadening and enlarging their scope of activity and striving to bring a still better future.



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[group photo caption]
ACADEMY DEBATING CLUB
Toy Row, left to right - Buescher, Weiffenbach, Nickerson, Weller, Myers, Strehlman, Spohrer, 
Center Row, left to right - Rohner, Wehrly, Martin, Steinman, Hohn, Wessendorf. 
Bottom Row, left to right - Gentry, Duncan, Ellis.

Academy Debating Club

MEMBERS
Max Hohn 
Alva Martin 
Frank Weller 
Roy Wessendorf 
Milton Weiffenbach 
Champ Ellis 
Lloyd Duncan 
Myron Spohrer
Walter Strehlman 
William  Steinmann 
John Rohner 
John Wehrly 
Jesse Meyers 
Lawrence Buescher
Edward Nickerson


Officers

President............William Steinman
Vice-President.......Edward Nickerson
Secretary-Treasurer.........Max Hohn
Parliamentarian........Roy Wessendorf
Critic ...............Professor Helmers


Colors:
Blue and Gold.

Motto:
"We aim to learn."

Yell:
Juno, Cyclops Bacchus, Zeus, 
Pumpkins, Peanuts, Lemon Juice!
Pumpkins, Peanuts, Baby's Tub,
Remove your hats to the Debating Club!



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[group photo caption]
BOARD OF ORATORY AND DEBATE
Top Row. left to right - Misses Glezen, Schmidt, Zimmermann. Bottom Row, left to right - Schroeder, 
Prof. Helmers.
Faculty Members: Marian Glezen, John Helmers.
Student Members: Eleonora Schmidt, Dorothy Zimmermann, Clarence Schroeder.

The Board of Oratory and Debate

THIS IS ONE OF THE YOUNGEST among the organized college activities. Its third birthday is still to be 
celebrated. To the Pulse readers, therefore, we make our first bow.

A brief ancestral record may be welcomed by those who left the halls of Central Wesleyan College some 
time ago. Interest in oratorical contests were fostered by a temporary organization consisting of the 
contestants of the year. When a few years ago a laudable activity in inter-collegiate and even inter-high 
school debates began to manifest itself, it became patent at once that a permanent organization was 
needed to aid students in such encounters, and, at the same time, provide and control funds with which 
to carry on forensics. Reorganized Goethenia offered to shoulder the financial responsibility with some 
support from the college. Since control by the society involved the question of membership in some 
degree, the other literary societies felt that this gave Goethenia undue prestige. Therefore they asked 
for college control. The student body voted to tax themselves a certain amount for the support of 
forensics, which was to be added to their incidental fee. A board of five members was proposed. Two of



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these were to be of the faculty and appointed by this body. Three were to be elected by the students. 
This, then, is the origin of the above named board.

The present board feels the need of a constitution wherein the rules and regulations, governing both the 
oratorical contestants as well as the debaters, as laid down and made known to them. Such a 
constitution will be presented by the faculty and student body for their approval before the end of the 
year.

We are convinced that another activity ought to receive encouragement from this board. A large 
number of our students are annually taking up courses offered in expression. Several graduates have 
entered the rank of the alumni from this department. Why not have a competitive declamatory contest? 
A number of young ladies, who are emphasizing interpretative reading in their course of study, and who 
do not care to enter the oratorical contest or debating, would be given an opportunity to test their 
powers in competition with others. Besides, this department is a credit to our college. Why then hide 
this light under a bushel? Excellent advertising has been done for the school through the athletic 
tournaments of a year or two ago. Why not, in a similar way, invite the surrounding high schools to 
participate in a declamatory contest with our academy? We are strong for such an arrangement.

[group photo caption]
C.W.C. DEBATING CLUB

Top Row, left to right - C. A. Huck, Verna Muench, Sara Meinershagen, George Austerman. 
Bottom Row, left to right - Paul Paustian, Wesley Rodekopf, Lawrence Havighurst.



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America's Crucial Test:

IN THE DIM DAWN OF PEACE the mangled nations are groping for a just world order. America must be 
their guide. Our development is marked by struggles for highest principles, for the fundamentals of 
democracy: the rights of justice, equal opportunity and the "blessings of liberty." On the wind-swept 
coast of New England the Pilgrims strove for the realization of these ideals, which later the framers of 
our constitution made the foundation of our government. Through the blood-shed of the Civil War, we 
gained equal opportunity for all, regardless of color or race. In the fever swamps of Cuba, we fought for 
justice for the people of this entire continent. And, when bleeding, exhausted Europe appealed to us, we 
threw aside national interests, crossed the sea, and secured liberty for the whole world.

America's new position of world leadership demands a more intensive realization of these ideals. We 
have won the contest for political freedom and justice. Now a struggle more vital to humanity awaits us. 
A conflict more intense compels our attention. Today the nation is divided: employer against employee, 
Capital against Labor. A spirit of strife pervades the land. Strikes again cripple our industries. Employers 
and workers again struggle for supremacy. In the fire of this conflict the ideals of our forefathers are 
being tested. We are facing the crisis of our history. If we are to be a true democracy, we must meet this 
test. If America is to be a just, able leader of the nations, we must solve our industrial problem.

At present this problem is assuming an alarming aspect. The regulations enforcing industrial peace 
during the war are now removed, and our industrial conflict bursts forth with greater vigor. Government 
regulation of industries has proved to the workers that their employers are able to pay fair wages and 
still prosper. The laborers will not submit to the oppressive conditions prevalent before the war. 
Conscious of this new opposition, Capital is making supreme efforts toward the domination of labor. The 
workers fling back their answer in larger strikes. But to secure permanent results, each party is striving 
to gain control of our institutions, to dictate our political policies, and to mold public opinion in its favor. 
We are caught between these two forces: Capital and Labor. The conflict is more than a contest 
between these two classes. It is growing into a struggle for control of the nation. To solve this problem, 
it is imperative that we realize the effects of either force; Capital on the one hand, and Labor on other.

Under the rule of Capital, America has made phenomenal progress in the past century. This growth has 
resulted from our industrial system of private enterprise, based on the doctrine that individual initiative 
is of highest worth. This principle led men to dedicate their lives to personal success. The enterprisers 
exerted all their powers to succeed. A state of intense competition is the result. Driven to greater efforts 
by his relentless competitive activity, men made epoch-building discoveries and inventions. The captains 
of industry revolutionized methods of production. Their struggle for success greatly raised our standards 
of living and education. A century ago America was a small nation. Europe



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ridiculed our uncouth civilization. The work of these men raised America to a world power.

Great abuses, however, exist in our capitalistic system. Dominated by the desire for larger profits, the 
capitalists pay the laborers low, unfair wages. When forced to raise the workers' pay, they increase 
prices. In the first half of the war, wages increased twenty per cent, but prices nearly doubled this rate. 
Robbed of his living wage, to the toiler home is but a few poorly-lighted, unhealthy rooms. To secure 
better conditions, his wife and children become the oppressed, soulless tools of Capital. Family life is 
broken. The younger children are left to be reared by the criminals on the streets. In their fierce struggle 
to succeed the capitalists commit a greater wrong. They improve their factories and machines in order 
to secure increased production, but they better them only slightly for the protection of human life. 
Under the indifferent enforcement of our factory laws, the employers still compel the laborers to work 
in stifling, dust-filled mills, and to waste away their lives in the sweat-shops. Today our workers enter 
industry, strong, sturdy, and ambitious. Tomorrow Capital casts them out, worn, crippled, and 
hopeless,- a burden to society. We honor the two hundred and twenty thousand Americans killed and 
wounded in the war: our sacrifice to the greed of militarism. But let us not forget the five hundred 
thousand Americans killed and crippled each year in industry: Labor's sacrifice to the ambition of 
Capitalism. These injustices lead to a greater evil. As the workers turn to their ballot in order to secure 
their rights, the magnates enter politics to defeat their action. They corrupt officials and employ 
powerful lobbies. They invade our city, state and national governments. They enter and defile our most 
sacred institution, the courts. We loudly denounce strikes in the war industries as treason, but when the 
packers influenced the government regulating board and raised the price of food, our Senate makes a 
tardy, half-hearted investigation. The capitalists extend their power against the people's rights and 
threaten the nation's welfare.

Such evils could not long exist without, resulting in dire consequences. While we remained indifferent to 
Capital's oppression, the fundamental principles of our democracy were being crushed. When the 
capitalists paid the workers unfair wages and oppressed them with high prices, they disregarded justice. 
When the employers crippled the workers and undermined their health, they took from them their 
equal opportunities. When the magnates used the people's government for their selfish aims, they 
robbed us of the "blessings of liberty." When we failed to check these abuses of Capital, then the toilers 
began to stir. Forced to the wall of industrial bondage, the workers had to resist. First, a discontented 
muttering; next, a feeble demand for justice; and then Labor hurled against Capital its weapon of 
defense: the strike.

The hidden power of Labor is shown in each new outburst of lawlessness and blood-shed. Each new 
aggression of Capital forces Labor's anger up into waves of disastrous strikes. But deep under the tumult 
on the surface, the strong, steady current of of the toilers' discontent is sweeping resistlessly on toward 
a more terrible end. Despairing of justice under the present conditions and methods, the workers finally 
fling down to the nation their challenge: the challenge of Socialism.

With the increase of Capital's oppression, comes a greater growth of Socialism. Tn 1900 the Socialist 
party cast eighty-seven thousand votes, Within three national



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elections its ballot increased ten fold. Today the Socialists of Europe are influencing our national 
thought. Our future leaders, the soldiers, are returning from the stronghold of Socialism across the sea. 
These new factors, together with the growing discontent of the workers, will result in a rapid spread of 
Socialism. Already, the radicals are arousing the most conservative workers. The extreme doctrines of 
the I. W. W. and the principles of Bolshevism are urging our toilers to open revolt against Capital. The 
demands of the Socialists voiced in the East, sweep across the country, and are echoed by their converts 
on the Pacific. If Capital continues to oppress the workers and to dominate the government, our toilers 
will force upon us some form of Socialism.

In this gilded dream the workers hope to find relief from all present injustices. In reality, Socialism is only 
a pleasing illusion. As one result, it will plunge America into awful anarchy. If it succeeds in giving the 
workers control of the government, America will be the battle ground of unceasing strifes and 
revolutions. We catch a glimpse of this anarchy in Russia's civil war. Socialism holds a worse fate for us. 
If the magnates secure such oppressing control under our present complex social order with our 
institutions widely separated, what will be the force of their power in the Socialist state where 
government and industry are united and ruled by the same hand? The modern world has never seen 
such absolutism. Beside it, the power of our trusts and monopolies is small. Compared with such 
autocracy, the rule of a Kaiser or a Czar would seem democracy. Under it, our inalienable rights of 
justice, equal opportunity, and liberty, will be enjoyed only at the whim of a few men. Then America's 
struggle for the right will have been in vain.

America is caught between these two forces: Capital and Labor. In their attempt to gain domination over 
each other, these factions disregard the ideals of the Pilgrims. They threaten the foundation of the 
nation. Shall they struggle until either one gains the supremacy? Shall America be ruled by either of 
these two classes, or will we fight for justice for the masses? Having won a victory over those who 
threatened our nation from without, we must now face those who threaten it from within. Our soldiers 
have suffered for the principle that no nation shall be subject to the tyranny of another. Returning, shall 
they be subject to the tyranny of a class? We have constantly fought to liberate all people from 
oppressors. Shall we ourselves he bound by the principles of Capital or Labor alone? Will we secure a 
just solution of our industrial problem, or will we allow America to suffer under the extreme systems of 
these two classes? Unless we forge upon the anvil of democracy a better order, we must submit to one 
or ths other.

The solution of this problem is of vital importance not only to America but to the world. All nations are 
beset by industrial evils in some threatening form. Some are oppressed by the forces of Capital, while 
others are in anarchy as the result, of Socialistic teachings. New combines of Capital are reaching out 
over the world. Labor is strengthening its power through large international conventions. The world's 
oppression is increasing daily. China, groaning under the burden of foreign exploitation, appeals to 
America for aid. For the first time in history, South America turns to us for guidance. The nations of 
Europe, whom we have led to overthrow their kings, are looking to America for leadership. Will we fail 
the nations today? Having saved them from autocracy and militarism, will we



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leave them to writhe under the tyranny of Capital, or to be torn asunder by the bloody claws of 
anarchy? If America does not give the nations a just solution of the industrial problem, their liberty will 
sink beneath the oppression of class rule. 

No country can give the world a truer solution of this problem than America. Born in liberty, guided by 
the hand of justice and untrammeled by the traditions and customs of the old world, America is the 
hope of the nations. True to the ideals of our fore-fathers, let us meet this test. Let us draw Capital and 
Labor together with us into one just, peaceful nation. Let us create between employers and workers a 
feeling of good will and brotherhood, and promote mutual sympathy and understanding. Working in the 
light of the new democracy, let us labor with them for equal opportunity and justice, not demanding 
selfish liberty, but sacrificing for the rights of each other. Let us constantly guard against the influence of 
the two extremes of Capital and Labor, and strive unceasingly for a free and united America, who will 
lead the nations to the true industrial order.


Lawrence Havighurst '22.



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Y.M.C.A.


Y.W.C.A.



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[group photo caption]
Y.W.C.A. CABINET
Top Row. left to right-Mildred Buchholz, Meta Johannaber, Elsie Hartel, Eleonora Schmidt, Evelyn 
Beard, Mildred Havighurst. Bottom Row, left to right-Olga Schonian, Pearl Matthaei, Edna Johannaber, 
Esther Fricke.

Y. W. C. A. CABINET OFFICERS
President..............Pearl Matthaei
Vice-President.......Edna Johannaber
Secretary...............Esther Fricke
Treasurer............Elsie May Hartel
Bible Study Chairman, Mildred Buchholz 
Missionary Chairman .... Olga Schonian
Social Chairman. .. .Mildred Havighurst 
Membership Chairman, Edna Johannaber 
Religious Meeting Chairman, Eleonora Schmidt
Finance Chairman........Evelyn Beard
Social Service Chairman,
Meta Johannaber

Young Womens Christian Association

WHAT WOULD WE DO without the Y. W. C. A. at C. W. C.? Yes, we have often wondered. It is a 
representative of this organization, a smiling and sincere friend, who is the first person to greet the new 
girl student at the station and to give her the right start for the year. It is the Y. W. C. A. members who 
promote the spirit of helpfulness, of kindness, and of good-will which permeates the mass of college 
girls. It is often undoubtedly some helpful suggestion given at one of the weekly programs, which is the 
means of directing someone's course of action. It is this organization which helps to bind the girls closer 
to one another as friends and closer to Him who in the words of the association motto said: "I have 
come that ye might have life, and that ye might have it more abundantly."

The value of the Y. W. C. A. cannot be estimated. The prayer-meetings conducted under its supervision, 
the training for work and leadership given to its members, the opportunity for contact with occasional 
visiting secretaries of noble character and wonderful personality, and the other results of affiliation with 
a world-wide Christian organization of this kind cannot but bear fruit, perhaps thirty-fold, perhaps sixty-
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[group photo caption]
Y.M.C.A. CABINET

Top Row, left to right-Nagel, Megert, Havighurst, Prof Helmers, Kettelkamp, Miller. 
Bottom Row, left to right-Hessel, Bothe, Deschner, Schroeder, Koewing.

Y. M. C. A. CABINET OFFICERS

John Deschner, President
L. C. Schroeder, Vice-President.
A. H. Bothe, Secretaryv
Wm. R. Hessel, Treasurer
E. W. Koewing, Religious Chairman
Chas. Nagel, Bible Chairman 
H. O. Megert, Mission Chairman 
Chas. Edw. Miller, Student Service Ch. 
Wesley Kettelkamp, Extension Work 
Lawrence Havighurst, Social Chairman 
Faculty Advisor, Prof. John Helmers

Services of the Young Mens Christian Association

HAS THE Y.M.C.A. fulfilled its mission at Central Wesleyan College, is a question that can he pertinently 
asked. It has been an unusual year and we all know it. This organization met only a few times the first 
semester for its regular Tuesday evening meetings. If the fulfillment of the mission of an organization 
depends upon the regularity of weekly meetings then the Y. M. C. A. has not met its duties. But this 
organization cannot be judged solely by the regularity of its weekly meetings, for there are other 
functions of a college Y. M. C. A. that must be exercised in order to measure up to the requirements and 
expectations of service that the Y. M. C. A. is expected to render in a college like C. W. C.

While the influenza interfered with the meetings of the Y. M. C. A. it by no means interfered with the 
practical service of this organization. Only a few of the young men in school escaped the disease, and a 
good many took sick all at one time. Our physician tried his best to secure nurses to take care of these 
men, but this was impossible, due to a shortage of nurses all over the country. The Y. M. C. A. mustered 
its forces and in this case of emergency did some noble work. The parents, brothers, sisters and 
sweethearts of these men were very much concerned about the condition of their boy, brother or lover. 
By means of the telephone, post cards, and letters the interested ones were informed from time



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to time as to the condition of the sick. The Y. M. C. A. established a kitchen in Eisenmayer Hall, washed 
the dishes, cleaned the rooms for the sick. From early till late these men of the Y. M. C. A. were on their 
feet constantly making their rounds from the first floor to the second and third and then down again to 
begin on the next round. This they kept up from six o'clock in the morning till eleven at night, often 
without any rest at all. When we add to this the fact that these men had to get up during the night and 
look after their patients, then we are not at all surprised at the statement that they were taxed almost 
to the limit of their physical endurance.

The influence of the Y. M. C. A. during the past year manifested itself in various other ways. In the 
Sunday School, for instance, not less than twenty-five men are in Bible study courses, which are offered 
by the Y. M. C. A. When public meetings were no longer prohibited, the Y. M. C. A. put on programs for 
its regular Tuesday evening meetings that were well worth anybody's time. For special occasions such 
men as Dr. Ellwood, Professor of Sociology at Missouri University; Percy Atkins, chaplain of the Rainbow 
Division in France; Rev. Card of St. Louis, superintendent of the Sunshine Mission were secured and paid 
by the Y. M. C. A. On such occasions all the College folks as well as the town people, were invited to the 
meetings. Athletics at the Orphan Home and at the High School are directed by the Y. M. C. A. Clean 
athletics for the boys is our slogan in this kind of work. The Gospel Teams are making indelible 
impressions for the good with their week-end meetings in the surrounding communities. The social 
phase of life has been emphasized through lively socials, the kind that call for laughter and thorough 
enjoyment.

In spite of the fact that this was an unusual year, the membership of the Y. M. G. A. is 109 as compared 
with 105 last year. Thus viewed from various angles we find that the Y. M. C. A. is a vital force for good 
in Central Wesleyan College.

[group photo caption]
Y.M.C.A. MEMBERS



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[group photo captions]

GOSPEL TEAM NO. 1 
Left to right-G. Schroeder, Lutz, Grabe, Deschner, Miller.

GOSPEL TEAM NO. 2 
Left to right-Maurer, Kettelkamp, Hessel, Havighurst, Rohner.



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The Gospel Teams

EACH YEAR THE Y. M. C. A. of the College organizes several Gospel Teams composed of members of the 
Association. Men of good Christian character and ability are chosen for this work. Usually there are five 
men on a team, four of whom compose the Team Quartett.

The objective of Gospel Team Work is to spread the Gospel to as many surrounding communities as 
possible. During the preceding years teams have visited a large number of churches and have presented 
the message of Christ in word and song. The meetings are held on week-ends and are well attended by 
appreciative audiences. This fact is shown by the number of invitations received annually for Gospel 
Team work.

This year the work was greatly retarded by the Influenza and the abnormal conditions caused by the 
war. On this account it was impossible to accept all the invitations that have been received. One of the 
members of one of the teams left school and is filling a charge at Alton, Illinois. For this reason the two 
teams have been united, and will endeavor to fill as many engagements as possible in spite of adverse 
conditions. We trust that all the seed that has been sown will bear much fruit.



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[group photo caption]
VOLUNTEER BAND
Top Row, left to right-E. Schulz, R. Schulz, Megert, Rohner. Bottom Row, left to right - Misses Clara 
Reimenschneider, Pearl Matthaei, Elsie Hartel.

OFFICERS AND MEMBERS
Pearl V. Matthaei..................President
Erwin Schulz........Secretary and Treasurer
Elsie May Hartel
John Rohner
Anna Taysudchi         
Clara Riemenschneider
Henry Megert 	    
Reuben Schulz
 
The Student Volunteer Band

THE STUDENTS of Central Wesleyan College believe in living up to the teachings of their worthy 
pedagogues. A favorite expression of our noble Sociology professor is "Live up to the light you have." For 
this reason the Student Volunteer Band has a purpose in College and is prospering. Not only does this 
Band believe in having "the light" themselves but their intention is to spread it to our brothers and 
sisters who are living in darkness.

The membership of our Band has increased from one volunteer of last year, to eight. One of our 
numbers, Mrs. Taysudchi, formerly Anna Eydt, has departed from our midst and within a year we expect 
to hear of her arrival in Siam, at which place she hopes to "bring light" to the foreigners.

The Volunteers of Central Wesleyan, while preparing for the foreign work are active in home missions, 
as the band has been giving monthly programs at the negro church of Truesdale.

May the Student Volunteer Band continue to grow, especially now since the "Forward Movement" of 
the churches will require a large number of religious workers in the immediate future.



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[group photo caption]
EPWORTH LEAGUE MEMBERS
CABINET:-Pres., E.S. Havighurst; 1st Vice-Pres., John Deschner; 2nd Vice-Pres., Esther Fricke; 3rd Vice-
Pres., Emma Johannaber; 4th Vice-Pres., Walter Lemke; Secretary, Esther Wippermann; Treasurer, Wm. 
Hessel; Pastor, J. H. Lemkau.

The Epworth League

THE EPWORTH LEAGUE is properly speaking not a college organization, but the one organization of the 
College Church, in which the young people of the church and college meet for the cultivation of the 
spiritual life and the upbuilding of the Master's kingdom. It has a membership of over 150 members. The 
league contains much excellent literary and musical talent, thus making excellent work possible. The 
young people are divided into groups of six to eight, which have charge of the Sunday evening meetings, 
furnishing interesting and inspiring programs, which are always well attended and highly appreciated. 
Owing to the fact that the Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. and the literary societies of the college provide for 
many of the regular activities of an aggressive Epworth League, our league places its main emphasis on 
the work in the Devotional, Mercy and Help, and Missionary Departments, with an occasional social 
gathering. The aim of the League of the College Church is to be a model league, in which the students 
may receive plans and ideas, which may be serviceable to the local leagues in their home congregations.



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[group photo caption]
STAR STAFF
Top Row, left to right-Prof. Hohn, W. Maurer, Prof. Lemnke. 
Bottom Row, left to right-Misses Mildred Havighurst, Sara Meinershagen.


The Star Staff

THE EMBRYO JOURNALISTS who edited and published the C. W. C. Star with such unqualified success 
during this school year were Professors Lemke and Hohn, Mildred Havighurst, Sara Meinershagen, and 
Wesley Maurer. A great many other students and teachers contributed articles of interest from time to 
time.

Several important changes were made in the Star this year. First of all, the Star became a semi-monthly. 
Then the form was changed to a double column magazine form. Furthermore, an effort was made to 
make the Star more truly representative of student life by devoting more space to the literary, social, 
athletic, and Christian activities of the college amid the humorous happenings on the campus. The Star 
sheds its light all over this big country of ours and goes into the homes of alumni and friends from the 
Atlantic to the Pacific. Its large and constantly increasing circulation attests its popularity among the 
sons and daughters of Central Wesleyan.



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BOOK IV

ATHLETICS



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History of Athletics at Central Wesleyan

THE HISTORY OF ATHLETICS at Central Wesleyan is neither phenomenal nor abnormal, but shows a 
steady, normal, result-producing growth."  We have not needed the satirist to ridicule our athletics, 
because we have never, as a school, suffered from any exaggerated athleticism, the preference of 
physical gymnastics to those of the mind, nor from the other defects accompanying sports.  Athletics at 
C. W. C. has always been a means, never an end.  A means to help our splendid boys and girls to reach 
that ideal of Christian manhood and womanhood and social efficiency which is so necessary in our age.

The endeavor of this highly serivceable department falls chronologically and logically into three periods, 
which we shall now briefly sketch:
I. The Out-Door Period 1864-1900.
The main characteristics of this period are:
a. No gymnasium, no coach, no department of physical culture, hardly any apparatus, but plenty of 
room-a large athletic field-across the railroad track. In those good old days, however, the students 
took their main exercise in God's out-of-doors, taking hikes, cutting down trees, grubbing stumps and 
roots, others were handling the saw and sawbuck cutting wood at 50c a cord.
b. SPORTS. Very early baseball was played. With the arrival of Al Koeneke, so an old Warrenton fan tells 
us, baseball got a start. However, to our knowledge we never seemed to have excelled in the sport. In 
1893 we also began to play football, but in 1895 this recreative sport was banished, after a serious 
accident to one of the players.
c. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. The year 1893 saw the organization of the first Athletic Association here. 
Henry Rompel, Henry Hertel and E. Weiffenbach were the organizers. One of the by-laws of the 
constitution was, that any member, who used strong language had to pay a fine of 25c. One readily sees 
that already in these primitive days our crude athletic efforts were shot thru with the moral ideal.
d. MILITARY COMPANY. Strictly speaking, this department does not belong to Athletics proper, but these 
pages ought to mention at least the names of some of the fine captains commanding the company in its 
palmiest days. We remember with pleasure Hauptmann Nuetzmami, Captain Otto Ponath, Rudolph 
Doenges, and others.

II.The Red Building Period, 1900-1909.
a. The Red building, formerly one of the student dormitories, was converted in 1900 into a gymnasium, 
size about 36 by 60. It was fairly well equipped with athletic apparatus and was fixed up as a basket ball 
court. Most of our basket ball up to this time was played in the open near the bleachers of the present 
base ball diamond. This was a forward step in the development of athletics. We do not know who was 
the prime-mover, but no doubt, the athletic Prof. Rompel was instrumental in bringing about a change. 
He started basket ball in earnest. Editor Winter, one of the athletic boys of those days said: "We had 
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gymnastic exhibitions, introduced field sports, and secured gifts, so that prizes and medals could be 
awarded.
b.  INTERCOLLEGIATE GAMES. The year 1901, we think, marked the beginning of intercollegiate basket 
ball, and Central Wesleyan  at that time already showed her splendid fighting spirit and clean playing.
c.  FIRE DESTROYS THE FIRST GYM. No one knows how the gym took fire. It was burned to the ground. It 
was a great loss. Prof. V., one of the "Grand Old Men" of C. W. C. should lead the devotional exercises in 
chapel on that memorable morning. The conflagration disturbed the good professor. He, therefore, 
asked a theological collegian, who, both, as student and professor, has been highly interested in 
athletics, to pray. The wish was granted. The godly athletic professor had a vision of a new, more 
glorious gym and while humbly submitting to divine providence, he nevertheless asked God to turn the 
misfortune into a final benevolent outcome. The prayer was answered. God works thru personalities. Dr. 
Addicks, the Niedringhauses and other good men realized the vision and prayer.

III.  The Niedringhaus Gym Period, 1909-1919.
a. The New Gym. This modern, large (64 by 84) serviceable and beautiful building was erected at a cost 
of 20,000 dollars in 1910. Our students and most of the visiting teams say: "It is a peach." Ten years have 
passed and we are still proud of our gym. This past decade has proved that the gym is one of the best 
means to improve health, morals, discipline, and also to develop a fine college spirit. It served these 
great purposes, and besides, advertised our school.
b.  The New Features. First regular Coaches. Phil.Stremmel, 1908-9; this splendid athlete and Christian 
gentleman, served very acceptably  two years. Central Wesleyan will gratefully remember the great field 
day, the efforts of the coach, and his success in securing costly prizes for the winners. Mr. Benedict 
followed (1909-10). He remained only one year, was university trained, knew the game, and introduced 
our boys deeper into the mysteries of basket ball. Prof. Hooch (1909-1912) then took charge and by 
hard and honest work made good in many ways against great odds.  Well done. Under Coach Hemke 
(1912-1914) two goals were reached. Central Wesleyan became a member of the State Conference in 
1914. He also organized the boys' basket ball league. This league was originally composed of six teams, 
later as many as twelve played. The aim was general participation in this sport. Inter-league games were 
played. This method avoids the onesidedness of developing only seven players at the expense of the rest 
of the student body, that need the exercise and want to play the game. The number of students, who 
take their exercise vicariously on the bleachers is thus greatly reduced at C. W. C. A successful annual 
field meet was held; also a tennis tournament. Coach Lemke (1915-1919). This excellent coach made an 
enviable record for C. W. C. He continued successfully the good things of his predecessor and aspired to 
improve wherever he could. We have now out-door and in-door meets, including the annual field day. 
The High School Basket Ball Tournament is a marked achievement, and as many as eight boys' teams 
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have taken part. Lest the writer forget it and be branded as against the emancipation of women, our 
girls also received splendid training from their respective coaches. It would be rude, indeed, and untrue 
to facts and services achieved, not to acknowledge and to appreciate the splendid services of the Misses 
Holtz, Plaehn, Buelteman, Glezen. They did much for the girls, much for athletics at Central Wesleyan. 
Coach Lemke reached in 1918 the long wished for and women for goal, the State Championship. Our 
1919 team lost only one Conference game out of a schedule of 12. Massmeetings are now regularly held 
before the contests. The sense mixed with nonsense at these meetings show remarkable ability, pep, 
college loyalty. The erection of in-door bleachers was a fine move toward solidifying the student body, 
making the efforts of the yell master more effective, besides making room for the spectators in the 
gallery. Tennis activities are continued and the four courts of our tennis ground will be a joy, when 
finished by Supt. Zimmermann. We now challenge and accept the challenge of the best colleges in the 
state of Missouri. The Girls' Basket Ball League is a success. Awarding of athletic letters was introduced 
in 1914, these creating a continuous source of healthy college and athletic inspiration. The west wall of 
the reading room shows a fine collection of athletic pictures, a beautiful glass case contains the silver 
trophies, ever an inspiration to our students. 

IV. THE FUTURE.
Reviewing briefly and hastily the development of athletics at C. W. C. one cannot but be grateful for the 
fine record, it has given our school extensive desirable publicity, made it known thruout the state. It has 
made easier the discipline and improved the moral tone of the student body.

We believe in wholesome, clean sport. We must not ignore nor suppress the play instinct of our 
students. We must recognize the need for recreation. We intend to allow it full expression under 
sympathetic supervision. The Athletic Board, consisting of three faculty and two student members has a 
great and noble function at Central Wesleyan. Their's the great opportunity to make athletics one of the 
best means to develop character, health, and loyalty to the Blue and the White. Judging the future by 
the past and the present Athletics at Central Wesleyan will continue to develop normally. We are not 
looking for great changes. Our school can not support more than one major sport, unless an endowment 
fund of about 10,000 dollars is created. In the very nature of conditions here it must be basket ball. One 
who has watched with tender care the development of athletics at Central Wesleyan, ever mindful that 
it shall be a blessed means is confident, that athletics and athletes here will continue to bring glory to 
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[group photo caption]
ATHLETIC BOARD
Top Row, left to right-Dr. Weiffenbach, Prof. Lemke. 
Bottom Row, left to right-Kettelkamp, Miss Glezen, Friedli.


The Athletic Board

THE Athletic Board is composed of two faculty members and two student members in addition to the 
Coach.  These are Dr. Weiffenbach and Miss Glezen as representatives of the faculty, and Alfred Friedli 
and Wesley Kettelkamp as student representatives.

This board has as its duty the scheduling of basket ball and base ball games and is interested in athletic 
sports in general. During the past year it had a difficult job, due to the unsettled conditions. This made it 
hard to determine just what course to pursue. Basket ball loomed up as a huge question mark until the 
S. A. T. C. was dissolved. However, as soon as the boys began to return, a full schedule was arranged and 
the season proved to be a success. An important improvement which the board brought about is the 
increase of the number of tennis courts and the improvement of the others. Central Wesleyan can justly 
be proud of her excellent tennis courts. The board voted to schedule four intercollegiate base ball 
games for this year. Base ball has always been a problem at C. W. C. and we can be congratulated upon 
securing this number of games.
In general the job of the athletic board is not an easy one. Limited by resource conditions and often by 
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[photo caption]

The 1918 Championship Team

CENTRAL WESLEYAN basketball teams have always made enviable records, but it remained for the 1918 
team to win the first Missouri championship for C. W. C. In 1917 the team had run a close second to 
Springfield Normal in the championship race of the Missouri Intercollegiate Atheltic [sic] Association. 
Four members of that team returned to school and with the addition of one new man formed the 
championship outfit.

The team lined up with Captain Zimmermann and C. J. Jacoby at forward; Art Polster at center; and Ray 
Polster and W. Herrmann at guard. The subs were Alf. Buschmann, P. Fricke, and Mai Sudbrock. John 
Grotewiel was manager and of course Coach Lemke tutored the squad.

The teams that fell before the 1918 squad were Maryville Normal, Missouri Wesleyan, Tarkio (twice), 
Westminster (twice), McKendree, Cape Girardeau Normal, and Blackburn College. The only conference 
team to win from C. W. C. was William Jewell College. The season closed with a 60-16 victory over Tarkio 
at Warrenton. Immediately after the close of the season the boys began entering the national service, 
all eight players donning the uniform. Zimmermann and Herrmann are still overseas, but four of the 
squad returned to C. W. C. to help give C. W. C. another winning team in 1919.



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The 1919 Basket Ball Team

LEROY DIEKROEGER, Manager
The manager of a Varsity athletic team has a great many arduous duties to perform for which he 
receives little or no credit. Manager Diekroeger has been faithful in the performance of these duties. He 
met the visiting teams and officials with his usual geniality; he handled the finances with economy; he 
advertised the gamess successfully; and at the games arranged a great many details with rare tact mid 
judgment. He was hustling for the team at all times.

ARTHUR POLSTER, Center
"Art" has completed his third year of competition for C. W. C. and his record is a brilliant arid enviable 
one. He captained the Central Wesleyan quintet this year. His superb jumping and shooting ability plus 
his agressive floor work has gained for him a stellar prominence in the Missouri Conference. We hope he 
will again toss for us next year.

RAYMOND POLSTER, Guard
'Ray," not unlike his cousin "Art," is also a star of the first magnitude. The "Speed Marvel" is aggressive, 
covers a world of ground, guards cleverly and nets the ball very timely. Ray is one of the best if not the 
best guard that ever wore the blue and white. He always works hard, and keeps the team up and at 'em 
all the time. We will also be glad to see him here again next year.

ALFRED BUSCHMANN, Forward
PAUL FRICKE, Forward
"Fricke" has been on the basket ball squad for two years but this is the first year that he has been 
classed as a regular. At the forward game he has held his own and worked fine in Coach Lemke's system. 
His work was always of the best order. He was always in the game and never gave up.

FREDERICK SCHROEDER, Forward
"Fritz" at forward gained some wonderful experience this season. He developed rapidly and his floor 
work and basket shooting was of the highest type, but he was not quite aggressive enough to hold down 
a permanent berth, altho he made his appearance in a number of games.



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JOHN BUTHMAN, Guard
"Boots" is a hard worker and with one year of seasoning that he received this winter, he will make a 
valuable guard for us next year. He developed rapidly and next season should make it as a regular.

ALFRED CREPIN, Guard
"Crepin" made his first appearance on the squad this year. His lack of experience is what kept him out of 
the game the past season. He is a hard worker and possesses indomitable courage and pluck. He should 
be a valuable addition to the team before he secures his diploma.

COACH LEMKE
"Coach Lemke" deserves much credit for turning out another winning basket ball team. This year as in 
past years he was unusually successful in molding a nice, smooth-running machine, which indicates his 
ability as a coach.

Basket Ball Games
Date          C. W. C.      Where          Opponents                     
Jan.-11-19    C. W. C. 37   Warrenton      Eden Seminary 25
Jan.-18-19    C. W. C. 24   Warrenton      Cape Girardeau 18 
Jan.-25-19    C. W. C. 34   Warrenton 	   McKendree 22
Feb.-6-19     C. W. C. 39   Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau 13
Feb.-8-19     C. W. C. 70   Warrenton      Shurtleff 17
Feb.-13-19    C. W. C. 28   Fayette	   Fayette 29
Feb.-15-19    C. W. C. 22   Warrenton      St. Louis U. 19 
Feb.-21-19    C. W. C. 48   Fulton         Westminster 25 
Feb.-25-19    C. W. C. 32   Warrenton	   Central 25 
Feb.-22-19    C. W. C. 39   Warrenton      Tarkio 17 
Mar.-8-19     C. W. C. 81   Warrenton 	   Westminster 17 
Total of C. W. C......454   Total (Opp.)..............227                                
                                                              
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS
                     Number of Games   Field Goals  Free Goals    Total
Buschmann (F)   	11		   81		36	   198
Fricke (F)	   	11                 26                       52
A. Polster (C)	        11		   70			   140
R. Polster (G)	        11 		   20		            40
Friedli	 (G)	        11		    9		            18
Schroeder (F)	         3		    3                        6
Buthmann (G)	  	 1
Crepin (G)	  	 2
						         Total......454

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[group photo caption]
BASKET BALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS, 1919.


C. W. C. League Champions-1918-19

The Aces

THE ACES in battle formation fly out to meet the enemy. The first to engage in battle is lieutenant Eunice 
at center, who succeeds in flying higher than her opponent. The next moment the sly lieutenant Mary 
swings into line, receives the tip off, passes around the enemy, and the battle is carried into the Aces' 
territory. An enemy flies up and tries to intercept the excellent pass but too late, for the ever watchful 
lieutenant Ruth swoops down in front, an accurate pass over to the bomb-throwing Margaret, and a 
goal is made.

The battle continues. When the enemy seem to get the advantage, invincible captain Mildred sweeps 
down from behind a cloud and breaks their line. The enemy opens fire, but like an eagle on its prey, the 
masterful lieutenant Melna brings them on the ground and the tide of battle turns.

If by any chance an Ace is injured, the wary lieutenant Kathleen, flies out to take her place. With such 
dauntless Aces fighting together, there could be but one result, the winning of the cross of honor, the 
championship of the girls' basket ball league.


The Tigers

UNDER THE DIRECTION and coaching of Ray Polster, the Tigers have had a very brilliant season of 
success. Wm. Buschmann and Eldon Brandt, both forwards played hard and excellent games. They were 
always in the game and their great goal-shooting ability was a terror to any guard.  Manuel Diekoreger, 
who got the tip off for the Tigers, was a scrappy player.  He was a man who played the floor well and 
thru efficient work proved himself the man for the place. Marion Myers is one of the best guards in the 
league.  He is a big man and uses his head as well as his hands and feet, Eugene Hendershott, at left 
guard, is aggressive, covers a lot of ground and guards cleverly. The subs, Duncan, Ahmann, and Becker 
must be mentioned for their untiring efforts in winning the championship for the Tigers.



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[group photo caption]
BASKET BALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS, 1918

C. W. C. League Champions-1917-18

The Sammies

THERE WAS NO DOUBT from the beginning as to who would carry off the the banner in the girls' league,  
It was a great sight to see the tip from center go to Pee-wee, passed back to Wipp, over to Dobe, then to 
Esther Moeller, and then-a goal.

The team work showed itself especially in the championship game when the Sammies played the 
Peppers. The two standby guards, Sadie and Evy, did praiseworthy work and it was almost a hopeless 
task to attempt to score when they defended the opposing team's basket. The game was hard and fast 
but the Sammies true to their name "went over the top."

 
The Federals
AMONG the basket ball teams of the league last year, there was one quintet, known as the Federals, 
upon which the eyes of many were centered.  It was the team's third year in the league.  The year 
before they carried off the banner and from the beginning they showed that such was their intention 
again this year.  They made an enviable record winning every game and again carrying off the "loving 
cup."
Grotewiel and Friedli played a great game at guard, which is proved conclusively by the fact that the 
Royals scored only two field goals in the championship game. They were stars in their positions. As 
forwards Schroeder and Gaebe played hard and fast ball. Leroy Diekroeger as center played his position 
well. The subs, Buthmann and Huegely, also deserve unstinted praise for their consistent work.



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[group photo caption]
BASE BALL TEAM
Left to right - A. Polster, Halter, J. Buthman, Buschmann, Schroeder, Ahmann, Coach Lemke, Paustian, R. 
Polster, Crepin, fricke, Friedll, C. Schroeder.


Baseball at Central Wesleyan

BASEBALL AT CENTRAL WESLEYAN has always been a financial failure. There was a lack of interest in this 
sport among our students, and therefore baseball has riot received the support which is given to basket 
ball. Then too, because our college closes so early, the season is usually too short for the development 
of a strong team.

Realizing the difficulty in producing a winning team, Coach Lemke decided last year to organize a 
baseball league in the college and then choose his material for the "Varsity team" from the participants 
in the league games, just as he has picked his college basket ball teams from the basket ball league. The 
plan proved to be a success. Three teams, the Grenadiers, Federals, and Tigers, took part in the league 
games and a keen rivalry was shown. The championship was won by the Grenadiers, with the Federals, 
and Tigers ranking next in order named. As the Coach had foreseen, these games brought a number of 
real baseball players to light.

The league was again organized this year. Toward the close of the season Coach Lemke is going to select 
a winning nine from the various teams of the league. Four inter-collegiate games will probably be 
played.

Central Wesleyan will undoubtedly have a strong team. Several of the men have already played with the 
college team during a season or two. Ahmann, Paustian and C. Schroeder were members of the team in 
1916 and 1917. Besides these veterans, Art and Ray Polster, F. Schroeder, Buthmann, Fricke, Halter and 
Crepin of last year's baseball league will compete for the various positions on the nine. Kettelkamp 
promises to be one of the consistent hurlers.

A greater interest in this popular American sport should be manifested at Central Wesleyan. We ought 
to make a record in baseball equal to that which we have in basket ball. With such promising material as 
is available this year, Central Wesleyan has splendid prospects for a successful baseball season.



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Indoor Track Meets

CONSIDERABLE INTEREST is manifested at C. W. C. in indoor as well as in out-door track work by both 
boys and girls.  But of the two, indoor track work receives by far the most consideration on the part of 
the students. Indoor track meets for girls are of recent origin. The first meet was held in the year 1917-
18, in which Miss Esther Moeller took first place. The good work was continued and the second girls' 
track meet was held in the College Gym on Friday, April 4, 1919, and resulted in a victory for Rose 
Hackmann, who scored 20 points in the six events.  Cordelia Schmidt captured second honors with 16 
points, and Emma Louise Eisenberg was third with 11.  Lydia Painter scored 4 and Eunice Addicks 3 
points.

Some excellent records were made in the various events. The best mark was made in standing broad 
jump, in which Emma Louise Eisenberg set the new record at 7 feet 5 1/2 inches.
The events were won as follows:

High Jump-1, Eisenberg. 2, Hackmann. 3, Addicks. Height 48 inches. 
Shot Put-1, Schmidt. 2, Painter. 3, Hackmann.  Distance 20 feet 7 inches. 
Broad Jump-1, Eisenberg. 2, Schmidt. 3, Hackmann. Distance 7 feet 5 1/2 inches. 
Basketball Throw-1, Hackman. 2, Schmidt. 3, Painter. Distance 58 feet 6 inches. 
Springboard Jump-1, Hackmann. 2, Schmidt. 3, Eisenberg. Height 69 inches. 
Potato Race-1, Hackmann. 2, Addicks and Schmidt tied. Time 14 seconds.

The boys are always looking forward with much interest to the annual indoor track meet, in which they 
strain every muscle, in order to get their names engraved on the silver trophy cup as the winner of the 
contest . By tossing the 12 pound shot to a new college record of 44 feet and 2 inches, Art Polster won 
the fifth annual indoor meet in the college gym on March 29, 1919. He scored a total of 378 points in the 
five events. Carl Wippermann won second place with 367 points to his credit. The other men finished as 
follows: R. Polster 326, Fricke 326, Schroeder 313, Buthman 302.

The meet was very exciting and early resolved itself into battle between A. Polster and Wipperman. The 
big blonde boy from the Orphan Home took first place in the potato race and the broad jump, but fell 
down badly in the shot put. A. Polster performed consistently in all the events, winning the shot put and 
taking second place in the broad jump and high jump.

Two new Central Wesleyan records were established. Wippermann leaped 10 feet for a new mark in the 
standing broad jump, breaking the old record of 9 feet 10 inches made by Kriege in 1915. Art Polster 
broke his own record in the shot put, placing the new mark at 44 feet 2 inches.

The winners of the first three places in each event were as follows.

Potato Race-1, Wippermann; 2, Fricke; 3, Tie between R. Polster and Buthman. 
High Jump-1, R. Polster; 2, Tie between A. Polster, Fricke and Wippermann.



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Shot Put-1, A. Polster; 2, Fricke; 3, Wippermann. 
Broad Jump-1, Wippermann; 2, A. Polster; 3, Buthmann.
Springboard Jump-1, Schroeder; 2, Wippermann; 3, Tie between A. Polster and Fricke.

Mr. Elger Delventhal, well known patron of C. W. C. athletics, has donated a handsome silver trophy cup 
for the indoor meet. The cup will be known as the Delventhal Indoor Track Cup, and will be kept 
permanently in the college trophy case. Each year's winner will have his name placed on it. The winners 
of the indoor meet since it was established in 1915 are as follows: 1915 Allen Brink, 1916 Herbert Kriege, 
1917 Allen Brink, 1918 Art Polster, 1919 Art Polster.


Tennis

TENNIS AT C. W. C. is on the boom.  Its being an outdoor sport in which both boys and girls can 
participate accounts to some extent for its popularity. The addition of four first-class courts has also 
increased the interest of the students and has enabled a larger number to play.

The Athletic Board has furnished a handsome new cup as the championship trophy in the boys' single 
tournament. The names of the champions for the three previous years, H. Kriege, B. Zimmermann, and 
H. Hartel, will be engraved on the new cup which will permanently remain in the trophy case. A similar 
cup has been provided for the girls' tournament, on which the name of last year's girl champion, 
Milidred Havighurst, has been engraved.

Though great enthusiasm and interest have been shown in the local tournaments, very little has ever 
been done in inter-collegiate tennis circles. At present the greater part of Central Wesleyan's tennis 
ability is found in the lower college classes, and with fair practice championship players ought to be 
developed who will place C. W. C. on the state tennis map.

The boys tennis tournament is well under way at the time of this writing, but it is still too early to predict 
the outcome of it. This contest promises to be one of the most interesting, and hotly contested 
tournaments in the history of Central Wesleyan College. The following are the contestants: H. Koeneke, 
C. Linnert, F. Schroeder, A. Polster, A. Crepin, C. Ahman, J. Buthman, M. Weiffenbach, L. Havighurst, F. 
Holman and P. Fricke.



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"W" CLUB 
Left to right-Friedli, Paustian, Schroeder, Ahmann, A. Polster, R. Polster, Wippermann.


The "W" Club

THE "W" CLUB is composed of men who have won their letter in any branch of Central Wesleyan 
athletics. The purpose of this organization is  to promote athletics at Central Wesleyan. The W is the 
highest award for athletic attainment and is a much coveted honor. Men winning the W are usually 
received into the Club at Commencement. This year the following men won the basket ball W: Alfred 
Buschmann, Alfred Friedi, and Paul Fricke. Below is given the complete roster of W. men, of the past and 
the present:
President, Alfred Friedli. 
Secretary-Treasurer, Paul Paustian.
Basket Ball-Otto Beck, Ed. Polster, Ernst Buehler, Art Polster, Ray Polster, Alfred Friedli, Alfred 
Buschmann, Paul Fricke, John Grotewiel, Bismarck Zimmermann, Clinton Meinershagen, Casper Jacoby, 
Jr., Walter Herrmann.
Baseball-Chester Ahmann, Clarence Schroeder, Paul Paustian, Alfred Friedli, Ed Polster, Homer 
Heidtmann, Otto Beck, Bert Brandt, Biz Zimmermann, John Grotewiel. Ezra Buehler, Clinton 
Meinershagen, Fred Layer.
Track-Ernst Buehler, Allen Brink, Art Polster, Ezra Buehler, Herbert Kriege, Herbert Sehultz, Ernst 
Schuenemann, Carl Wippermann.
Tennis-Herbert Kriege, Herbert Hartel, Biz Zimmermann.



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[photo caption]
"W" GIRLS 
Left to right-Esther Wippermann, (Wipp), Sara Meinershagen, (Sadie).


The "W" Girls

THE CUSTOM of awarding athletic letters to the girls at C. W. C. was begun in 1918, when the "W" was 
awarded to Esther Moeller, Esther Wippermann, and Sara Meinershagen. The last two, pictured above, 
are still in school and are members of the Senior class.

The girls' letter differs from the official boys' "W" in that it is a shadow letter-a seven inch white "W" 
with a royal blue shadow. To win a letter a girl must score a certain number of points in basket ball, gym 
work, track, or tennis. The requirements are so exacting that not more than five or six girls can win a 
letter in any one year.

The first three girls won letters as follows: Esther Moeller first in track, member of champion basket ball 
team, and gym work; Esther Wippermann, member of champion basket ball team, and second in track; 
Sara Meinershagen, member of champion basket ball team and third in tennis.

Awarding these letters has proved quite an incentive to the girls who are interested in athletic sports at 
C. W. C., and the number competing increases each year.



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BOOK V


MISCELLANEOUS



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[photo caption]
THE STRENUOUS COLLEGE LIFE

Evolution.
It's Freshie when they say you're green. 
It's Sophie when you think you're wise,
It's Junior when your wits are keen, 
It's Senior great in all men's eyes.

Scholasticism
It's profs who pave the way so hard, 
It's daily tests, it's stiff exams;
It's fellows poor whose brains are marred, 
It's burning oil to cram and cram.

Athletics
It's fouls and goals, and forty love,
It's yell and scream, it's root and shout,
It's "Hold that line," it's push and shove, 
It's hit and miss and batter out.

Electives
It's hunt the snipes; it's paint the pole;
It's ring the bell at hallowe'en; 
It's midnight lunch; it's pay the toll,
It's prexy and a carpet scene.

Co-education
It's writing notes; it's concerts, plays;
It's sometimes peace and sometimes strife; 
It's quiet walks on quiet ways;
It's forming leagues that last for life.

Graduation
It's  come  today. Matriculate!
It's toil four years with all your might;
It's hail great day, you graduate,
It's greet the old world, valiant knight. 
-Paul H. Ditzen, '08.



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Central Wesleyan Calendar
SEPTEMBER
September 9-Matriculation day for the resident students.
September 11-Chapel.
September 10-New students arrive.
September 13-Students' Reunion. Seniors have the largest enrollment of the college classes. However 
they are greatly disappointed at the absence of so many former students who were now in training 
camps or "overthere." Seniors pull off novel stunts. (Of course.)
September 15-Church well attended. All new students are anxious to make good impression. 
September 16-Senior class election.Note the absence of "the bunch" and judge the results accordingly.
September 17-Y. W. C. A. social-a day in a camp over there. 
September 20-Philo has her first program. Y. M. C. A. has a get-acquainted social in the Orphans' 
Woods.
September 24-Y. W. C. A. presents "The American Girl On Trial." Boys attend.
September 27-Goethenia gives her first program.
September 28-A knitting party at Sadie's home. Girls came laden with huge knitting bags (not a bluff 
either) and old magazines. The afternoon was spent in knitting and making scrap-books for the soldiers. 
Epworth League Social in the church parlors. Theologs were in their glory. No competition and each tried 
to surround himself with as many girls as possible. "Cootie" hunt was especially enjoyed although the 
fellow's pockets suffered. The League voted to buy a Liberty Bond. 
September 29-The members of the new League Cabinet are introduced.

OCTOBER
October 3-St. Claire Sisters were booked for a concert which was cancelled. A bunch hiked, to the 
woods-result, Hayig's fence was broken down.



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October 11-Philo gives a program on "Cocoa." A special feature was a song by all the girls "Save, Save, 
and Send to Our Soldiers."

FLU VACATION

JANUARY
January 23-Mid-year exams. 
January 24-Our first mass meeting with Sadie as cheer leader. Post is elected chairman of the 
meetings. 
January 25-We beat McKendree.
January 27-Puzzle: If Wipp made 97 in English, what did Chester make? January 28-Mr. Peers spoke 
to a joint meeting of the Y's.
January 31-Garfield gives a Roosevelt program. Soldiers are returning from the S. A. T. C. and camps.

FEBRUARY
February 1-Y. M. C. A. social in the Gym, a military affair.
February 3-Seniors take measurements for caps and gowns. Wipp measures the boys' heads and Al the 
girls'. Meili gives Herzog and Megert the slip so as to go over alone, but there are others ahead of him.
February 4-Lecture by a "Nowist." Seniors begin to take Pulse photos. They are on the war path. They 
have a mass meeting and decide to take offense at the satirical article written by Coach Lemke on the 
Junior Ex. of 1918. 
February 5-Oratorical Contest - Lawrence Havighurst wins first place. 
February 6-Prof. Frohardt gives chapel talk. 
February 7-We receive a telegram from Coach "The boys came thru the rye: Wesleyan 39; Cape 13." A 
bunch met the victorious team at Truesdale.
February 8-We take a trip thru Alaska with Mr. Rains but return in time to see our team wallop 
Shurtleff College 70 to 15. Fritz keeps his promise made at Cape-namely, that if the boys would win he 
would sport to the game. Wipp was the lucky girl. 
February 9-Dr. Ellwood gives an address at 3 p. m. He also talked at League. 
February 10-Coach gives a report of the trip. Bawles the students out. 
February 11-Posse returns for a short visit.
February 12-Captain Ebeling gives a chapel talk on war prisoners. P.K. party at Havighurst's. Kettel and 
Melba take a hike along the railroad track; wonder as to the why of the umbrella.



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February 13-College Day of prayer. Rev. Hall addressed the students in chapel.
Our team leaves for Fayette.
February 14-A telegram arrives stating that our team had been defeated by a 29-28 score. Mass 
meeting at 4 o'clock and lots of pep. After society a gang of students went down to the train to meet the 
team. An oyster feed at the restaurant followed.
February 15-Federals defeat the Wilsonians. The bleachers were crowded and everyone was excited 
about the St. Louis game. It was a fight from start to finish. Score at the end of first half was 9-9. The 
Farmers Reunion Gang led a snake dance. The second half of the game was thrilling. The crowd went 
wild and the game ended gloriously in another victory for C. W. C. 
February 18-Percy Atkins, a chaplain of the Rainbow Division addressed a joint meeting of the Y. M. 
and Y. W. C. A. 
February 21-Our team left for Westminster. Conservatory recital at 4 o'clock. Philo gives a "Humorous 
program."
February 22-Team returns with another victory to their credit. Score 48-25. 
February 25-Big mass meeting. A special feature was a song composed and sungby the "Rough-necks" 
to the tune of " 'Lil Liza Jane," One verse was as follows: "Central says she'll beat us yet, "Lil Liza Jane.' 
we won't let her, no you bet, 'Lil Liza Jane," We beat Central.
February 26-One big day. We have a special program in chapel, in honor of the team. Talks were given 
by Mr. Winter, Rev. Lemkau, Mr. Hukriede, Rev. Card, and Dr. Yocum gave several banjo solos. 
February 27-We play and defeat Tarkio. The Tarkio goat caused great hilarity. 
February 28-Classes meet as usual. Freshmen were all excited about the Soph-Freshie Banquet which 
took place Friday evening.

MARCH 
March 7-Big mass meeting. A comedy "A String of Pearls" was presented. 
March 8-Tigers beat the Federa's, Westminster gets licked, 85-19.
March 10-Meili tells Wipp that she is love-sick. 
March 13-Junior Ex.
March 15-Senior-Junior Banquet. Some time,
March 22-"Silent Mora." The Squad boys entertain the girls at Bauman's. Who bought the cigars?
March 24-The girls begin to practice for the indoor track meet.
March 27-Dr. Bitting lectures on the "Perpendicular Pronoun," Miss Ruth and Pat Allwell step out.



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March 28-Musical program in Garfleld. What ailed Maurer and Post?
March 29-Sadie travels to Jonesburg. Indoor track meet. Why did Crepin sit with the Havigs? 
March 30-Elmer Koewing delivers his Senior sermon. What's the matter with Rey and Manuel? 
March 31-Pulse Staff meeting lasted only an half hour. Crepin thot lie got "gipped." Wilbert got a hair 
cut.


APRIL
April 10-Pulse goes to print. Not responsible for anything that happens. S. O. M



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History of Class of Nineteen

FOUR YEARS has the present Senior class spent in the halls of old Central Wesleyan College. Many and 
startling have been the changes that these four happy, helpful, busy years have wrought in the lives and 
character of the members of the class. This group of students has been privileged to sit at the feet of the 
grand old professors of this great institution. They have been permitted to dip freely and deeply into the 
stream of knowledge that flows here so abundantly. This class has learned to love, and live the high 
ideals that this institution ever instills into its students. But what has been said above might be said of 
any graduating class from Central Wesleyan. That is simply the mark of the school, its trademark, so to 
say, which the institution has been so successful in bestowing upon its students for many years past. But 
it is the purpose of this article to give a history of this "class of nineteen."

Let us therefore, imagine that we are about to witness a play. The stage is set, the orchestra begins, the 
curtain rises, and we are watching the play, "Class of Nineteen." The play consists of four acts and, 
according to the program given to us by the usher, the cast is made up of students of this college. Act 
one introduces to us the characters as they appear in their freshman year. The first scene shows them 
organizing, and the election for the various offices is close and exciting. Finally the returns are in, the 
excitement abates, and the class begins its career with an able cast of officers. The scene shifts and the 
class is enjoying the hospitality of the Class of "Eighteen" at the Sophomore-Freshman banquet. What if 
the Freshie did make mistakes, what if they were ill at ease, it matters not. They are young and 
inexperienced; they have life before them. They will learn in time. Again the scene shifts, this time we 
see the same group of students working in Kessler Hall, decorating their section for the Junior-Ex. They 
are happy in their work, and on the night of the Ex. all goes well, even to the singing of their favorite 
little ditty, "Boom La La," to the amusement of the crowd. Time passes rapidly, even for Freshmen, and 
only too soon does the curtain fall and the first act ends.

But if the winter term seems short, the summer vacation seems to pass even more rapidly, and in 
September 1916 the class again appears upon the scene. Of course, some of its members have fallen out 
in the mean time, but the same spirit prevails and the second act portrays the events of the Sophomore 
year. All goes smoothly; the banquet is a big success. The class again fares well at the Ex, even though 
the Freshies of this year out number the Sophs more than two to one. The Freshies are unable to drown 
out the little band of Sophs, although a valiant effort is made. After the Ex, of course, everyone gets back 
to hard work. The Sophomore year proves to be the year of the class's career, least hampered by 
outside events. But when folks are busy, time flies even more rapidly, and the curtain falls with a thud, 
with a great amount of work left undone.

But why does the orchestra stop so suddenly? Why does the entire crowd lean forward and listen 
attentively to a four minute patriotic address? Ah, 'twas during their Sophomore year at Central 
Wesleyan that the United States entered the great European War. And the class gives of its means to 
the support of the Red Cross, the Y. M. C. A., the Liberty Loan drives, and the various other patriotic



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activities. The class gives up some of its members who bravely answer the call of the colors. But in spite 
of the abnormal conditions, the class of Nineteen is still able to progress. The third act passes rapidly by. 
The actors know their lines well. All goes its natural course. In rapid succession follow the Junior Ex, the 
Senior-Junior Banquet, the various class picnics, parties, and other activities of a wide-awake hustling 
normal class of Central Wesleyan. The last scene of the third act is one long to be remembered. The 
class meets as is the custom of college classes in this school, and attends the Baccalaureate sermon of 
the Class of 1918. This is the last meeting that this group of students hold, since many of the boys join 
the colors shortly after, and some of these will be unable to return when school begins in the fall. Thus 
the third act closes with rather a sad but hopeful parting scene.

And now let the orchestra play while we rest our minds. Time has wrought many changes in the lives of 
this group of students. Even though only three years have elapsed since the first act of the drama, we 
should hardly recognize the actors as the same individuals that appeared in the beginning of the play. 
But the curtain rises, the music ceases, let us give our attention to the plot. The Students' Reunion 
portrayed in the first scene of this last act is one long to be remembered because of the many familiar 
faces that were missing. But hark, the Class of Nineteen is giving a cheer for its members in the service. 
And the action of the class in its next scene also reflects the fact that some of its influential members are 
with the colors. But nevertheless, the class looks hopefully and courageously to the future. The Pulse 
Staff is chosen, and the entire class gets busy in the effort to make this the best Pulse that ever 
commemorated the Graduation of any class from the halls of Wesleyan. Then comes the glorious news 
that peace has been declared. The boys begin flocking back to school. The school takes on the activities 
of normal times. Again the Gymnasium resounds with the joyous cheers of happy rooters, made happy 
by a winning basket ball team. The Class attends the Play, "The Saving Grace" cleverly presented by the 
Juniors. The Seniors appear in chapel in their stately gowns. They are hosts at a real banquet in honor of 
the Juniors. Their senior theses are finally completed. The details of Commencement week are 
perfected. The work of this class is over as far as continuing the course of study at this institution is 
concerned. But see how each of the actors stands there in the final scene with a hopeful look toward the 
future, yet loath to leave the scene of so many pleasant and helpful occurrences. So wishing their 
professors and many friends at Central Wesleyan a fond "Good Bye," the orchestra drowns out the final 
words of the prophecy, the final scene of the play. The curtain falls, and already the stage manager is 
planning the setting for the class of Twenty. While the orchestra plays a hopeful lively melody, let us 
leave the cast for a final farewell.-Post.



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[photo caption]
Junior '19 Class Day

THE CLASS OF '19 gave as their Junior class play, "The House Next Door," by J. Hartley Manners. "The 
House Next Door" is a play of modern English life. It portrays vividly the prejudices and antipathy toward 
the Jewish tribe, which is so common among Christians. It also brings home a lesson of dutifulness to 
parents and home, which in the end always brings the best results.

The story itself can be told in a few words. Sir John Cotswold, a poor baronet, is embittered because of 
the reverses of life, and especially does he hate a Jewish neighbor, Sir Isaac Jacobson, who is really a 
sincere, clean man, who means to do right in everything. Sir John has a son Cecil, a great opera singer, 
and a daughter Ulrica, who are in love with Sir Isaac's son and daughter, Esther and Adrian. When Sir 
Cotswold learns of this he is still more embittered and will not give his consent to the marriage; finally, 
however, when he realizes that his harshness will be of no avail, he reverts to pleading and this in turn 
makes Ulrica change her mind. She realizes that she could never be happy in marrying without her 
father's consent, and she feels that her place is with her father. She convinces Cecil of this also and then 
both go "Next Door" to tell Esther and Adrian of their intentions. At the same time, Sir Isaac Jacobson, 
feeling that he would sacrifice anything for the happiness of his children calls on Sir John and wants to 
reestablish friendly relations. But he is disappointed in convincing Sir Cotswold of this. But-when Sir 
John is left alone, suddenly the realization of the great sacrifice his children are making for him, comes 
to him and he says he also is going "Next Door."

CHARACTERS
Sir Isaac Jacobson, M. P......John Deschner
Sir John Cotswold, Baronet.....Ezra Buehler
Margaret, his wife...........Pearl Matthaei
Ulrica, his daughter.........Esther Wippermann 
Cecil, his son................Paul Paustian
Vining, his servant..........Elmer Koewing
Rebecca, his wife..........Edith Steininger
Esther, his daughter.......Sara Meinershagen
Adrian, his son............Walter Herrmann
Maximilan, his servant........Arthur Bothe
Walter Lewis, musical agent.....Alfred Friedli
Capt., The Hon. Olive Trevor.....Harry Jordan



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[group photo caption]
SENIOR EDUCATIONAL STUDENTS
Top Row, left to right - A. Bothe, Diekroeger, Schmidt, Ahman, Hartel, Paustian, Friedli. 
Bottom Row, left to right - Esther Wippermann, Pearl Matthaei, Lucy Allinger, Sara Meinershagen, 
Mildred Buchholz, Edna Johannaber, Bernice Herzog.


Educational Graduates

STUDENTS that attend  Central Wesleyan College  have the opportunity of taking a teacher's course 
along with their cultural and scientific work.  At their graduation, having  completed  eighteen  hours of 
educational work under Professor F. O. Spohrer, they receive a three  year Missouri  state  certificate 
which entitles them to teach in the schools of that state.  These certificatete can be readily exchanged 
for those of other states.

At present many of the C. W. C. graduates are teaching in the High Schools of Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, 
Nebraska, Iowa, Arkansas, and other states. The following Seniors have secured positions: Paul Paustian, 
Principal of the Plattsburg High School; Alfred Friedli, Principal of the Warrenton High School; Esther 
Wippermann, Teacher of English in Dexter High School, and Sara Meinershagen, Teacher of 
Mathematics in Marionville College, Marionville, Mo.



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Visiting Biology Lab

IT IS TUESDAY, Lab day for all Biology students. There they are working on living hydra. Everybody is 
watching the hydra, and pricking it with a pin to see it contract and expand. Mr. Rohner seemingly is 
having a hard time with his, for Elsie Hartel overheard him saying, "Oh, come on, stretch out so that I 
can see you. Oh, sh-sh-sh. Here's two of them shaking hands." We wonder who introduced them to 
each other, for the third person seemed absent.

All know that the hydra is sensitive to certain stimuli but Rose seems to think that even ordinary 
conversation affects it for she told Herbert Miller that he shouldn't talk so loudly or he might wake it up.

After we have observed our specimens at some length, Prof. Mayhew thinks it wise to discuss them with 
the class. Of course we all know that we should not accept statements too hastily and Mr. Wehrly 
illustrated this by asking: "Did you say these hydra weren't numerous?" Upon Prof's reply that they were 
very hard to find, Wehrly immediately replied, "Well, the book disagrees with you, because it says that 
they are very numerous." What would our forefathers have said if they had heard a student criticising a 
teacher's statement? Times have changed, indeed!

Altho everyone is usually jolly at our lab meetings, occasionally someone is a little blue. Today Mr. Lutz 
somehow fails to see the silver lining. While intently studying the hydra, he suddenly noticed something 
strange upon its surface and so he asked Prof, to come and see this peculiar specimen. The following 
conversation ensued:
Mr. Lutz: "What is this on the hydra?"
Prof.: "That's a parasite."
Lutz: "Even a hydra has parasites. I thot that I was the only one."
We won't judge Mr. Lutz too harshly for we don't know the cause of his pessimism.

Mr. Schultz now advanced the idea that his hydra looks like a bedbug and when he was questioned how 
he knew, he instantly replied that he had seen lots of them.

But we must continue our discussion. The professor, in considering the origin of these specimen, asks 
for the explanation of the theory of abiogenesis. Mr. Fricke, wishing to be further enlightened so that he 
may answer wisely, asks, "Was Abiogenesis a man?" Owing to the fact that Fricke entered late we think 
his error is pardonable.

Some of the members of our class are making up work today and Clara Johannaber, who is dissecting 
the heart of a frog, declares that a frog can nevermore keep a secret from her because she knows 
everything that is in its heart. Anna Dennler, who is working on the frog's heart also, insisted that she 
never could draw hearts, but we need only to look at Mr. Grabe's face when Anna appears, to know that 
her remark is not true.

At this juncture Anna Vieth looks at her watch and says that the time is up, and if we are not dismissed 
soon, she'll be late to class as usual. So in order not to provoke the wrath of the other profs, we bid our 
hydra a fond farewell until Thursday and rush to our other classes.     
E. A. J. '20.



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[photo captions]
Returned From Service
"Allen"
"Posse"
"Clint"
"Wilbert"

Camp Jokes

A soldier, walking arm in arm with his sweetheart, happened to meet a Sergeant of his company. He 
respectfully introduced her to him. "Sergeant, my sister." 
"Yes, yes," was the reply, "she was mine once."

A burying party had completed its job and the leader returned to report to his commander.
Did you bury all the dead as I ordered this morning?" asked the captain.
"Yes, sir," answered the Sergeant, but we had a little trouble with one of them.
"How was that?"
"Why, one of them raised up on his elbow and said he wasn't dead; but he was one of those darned 
Germans and you never can believe anything they say, so we buried him anyway."

An officer on board a war-ship was drilling his men. "I want every man to lie on his back, put his legs in 
the air, and move them as if he were riding a bicycle," he explained. "Now begin." After a short effort, 
one of the men stopped. "Why have you stopped, Murphy?" asked the officer. "If ye plaze, sir," was the 
answer, "Oi'm coasting."

When soldiers are sent to the base hospital for treatment, they are taken first to the receiving ward, 
where they turn in their clothing and receive pajamas and a bathrobe for hospital wear. A negro soldier 
was brot in and while a record was being made of his clothing and personal effects, an orderly asked if 
he had pajamas. The darkey grinned painfully and said, "No, sah, its mumps."



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[group photo caption]
FACULTY AND STUDENTS IN FLU MASKS.

Flu Jokes

Wes. Rodekopf, as Dr. Weiffenbach was putting on his flu mask: "He's getting ready for a gas attack."

In French class, Ruth to Prof. Vosholl: "Olga has the Flu." 
Prof.: "Is that so?-To be safe Miss Schonian, will you sit on that chair in the other part of the room?"

Professor: "Why is Mr. - absent today?"
Mr. Opp: "Why, he's down town getting intoxicated."

Elmer Koewing: "John, look at it snowing."
John Rohner: "Whenever you talk about snow I think of Miss Snowden."

Evelyn (rushing into the reading room): "I think I have a bill in here Mr. Maurer." Bill Hessel has been 
smiling ever since.

Al. Crepin (singing "Oh when will she come to me?") 
Koewing: "Ask Sadie."

Koewing (at Junior-Senior banquet) "Where do these olives come from?"
Hollmann: "From the grocer, MY DEAR."
Miss Schroeder: "My! I'm glad I didn't ask him that question."

Prof. Fischer, an E student in chemistry, was heard to say something about some "acetified acid."

A dusky hero having been cited for bravery was to receive a Croix de Guerre. The night before the 
ceremony he said proudly: "Well, Henry, tomorrow the colonel gives me my Cross de Gear."
Henry: "You can have your Cross de Gear. All I wants is a Cross de Ocean."

Bill Hessel: "Herb, you needn't shave."
Herb: "No, not if I liked a Beard as well as you do."



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Mine Flu Meditaschuns
(Tune-My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean)

De docter schtants ofer mine betside, 
A tube is trust under mine tongue, 
In bet I muscht shtay for a season, 
I vould dat mine flu-song vere sung.

REFRAIN 
Ach ja. ach ja.
Dis life iss so schweet, neffermore again, 
Ach ja, ach ja,
I vish dat I vas vere I've been. 
On thin soup and lemons dey feed me, 
Und maybe some eggs dey vill pring, 
Dose tings tho are high in dis season, 
Should I taste vone I'd feel like a king.

REFRAIN
Bring back, bring back,
Ach bring back mine schtandby to me, to me, 
Bring back, bring back, 
Some more of dat dear hominy. 
I feel like I vas in a prisson, 
I feel like I vas in a shell. 
I tink I hear footsteps a-coming, 
I hope dey vill bring me some mail.

REFRAIN 
Come on, come on,
Ach koom mil dat letter so qwick, so qwick, 
Don't pause, don't pause, For of so much vaiting i'm sick. 
De nurse hovers round me foreffer, 
Her face iss so schmiling and schweet, 
She serves me vid greattest endeaffor, 
I dell you she's shure hard to beat.

REFRAIN
Tree cheers, tree cheers,
Tree cheers for de docter and de nurse so true,
Tree cheers, tree cheers, 
Vat vould de world do vidout you?



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[photo caption]
All's well that ends well

PROF. HENRY VOSHOLL
Faculty Censor



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Acknowledgment

GRATEFUL ACKNOWLEDGMENT is hereby made to all persons who have so generously contributed 
material to this book. To them and to our advertisers we are under special obligations; to the former for 
their efforts represented in the foregoing pages, and to the latter, without whose patronage this book 
would not have been possible   
THE CLASS OF 1919.



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Spaghetti Night is Guest Night
YOU cannot show your friends more generous hospitality than to invite them to join the family circle the 
night you serve
FAUST BRAND SPAGHETTI
It's a delightful dish-and so full of wholesome nourishment. Made from glutinous Durum wheat, in 
clean, bright, sunny kitchens. Make Faust Spaghetti the chief dish for dinner once a week and invite your 
friends to enjoy it. 
All good grocers sell Faust Spaghetti-5c and 10c a package. Write for free book of recipes.
Maull Bros., St. Louis, Mo.



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LET US DO YOUR BOOKKEEPING

Deposit all you receive in the bank and pay all your bills by check. When your bank book is balanced and 
your canceled checks returned you know exactly what you have done with your funds, and, too, each 
canceled check is a receipt.
Students as well as others who follow this method find it most satisfactory.
We invite you to make this bank your bank.
Bank of Warren County
WARRENTON, MISSOURI

OFFICERS:
HENRY BOHNEMEYER, President.
O. E. KRIEGE, Vive-President.
C. G. WESSEL, Vice-President
J. G. WESSENDORF, Cashier.
W. L. MORSEY, JR., Asst. Cashier.
MISS MAMIE KOELLING, Asst. Cash.

DIRECTORS:
H. Bohnemeyer 
T. J. Farris 
Dr. E. H. Brandt 
O. E. Kriege 
C. G. Wessel
Mathias Engel
J. W. Dyer
T. W. Hukriede
Edw. Landwehr

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A.E. Baumann
Druggist
The Rexall Store
Warrenton, Missouri


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FRIEND HUSBAND, WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Isn't there a BETTER use for a WOMAN'S TIME than slaving over a wash-tub?
This business of having her spend ONE-TENTH of her active days on earth in the midst of STEAM, SUDS 
and SLOP isn't giving her what's COMING to her as the MOTHER of the race.
Doesn't speak very strongly for our latter-day civilization- now DOES it?
There's a FAR better way than doing the family washing by WOMAN-POWER! AN
APEX Electric Washer and Wringer
is not only cheaper, far more satisfactory, but eliminates all the hard work and the uncertain laundress. 
For further particulars,
write

APEX APPLIANCE COMPANY
3223-43 West 30th St.,
CHICAGO, ILL.



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JOHN H. DYER, M. D,
WARRENTON, MO.

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E. H. BRANDT, M, D.
WARRENTON, MO.

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T. W. HUKRIEDE Attorney-at-Law
Warrenton, Mo.

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EMIL ROEHRIG Lawyer
Prosecuting Attorney Warren County Warrenton, Mo.

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STUDENTS AND CITIZENS
BARBER SHOP
DUDLEY BURGESS
Across from Holden's Drug Store Give Us a Trial

-----------------------------

STAR LIVERY STABLE
HENRY BUSCHMANN, Prop.
Good horses and buggies at reasonable rates
PHONE 34

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A. F. SIEVERT
Electric Power & Ice Plant
We do Electric Wiring. Plumbing and Heating
Electric and Plumbing Supplies Carried in Stock.

-----------------------------

JOHN F. BUCHE
Manuacturer of and Dealer in Harness, Saddles and Whips, Blankets, Robes, Trimmings,, Etc. We carry a 
large stock. Trimming and Repairing a Specialty. Don't fail to call at the Up-to-Date Shoe Repair Shop. 
Half Soling while you wait. Phone No. 43.



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OUR Diamond Stock
Is more varied than ever, 
so come and see this line 
of staple goods,
Our Repair Department
is better equipped and more thorough than ever before.
KEADLE
THE JEWELER

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Flowers
We have the agency for 
the well known
YOUNG'S FLOWERS
And will he pleased to give your order 
prompt and careful attention.

Pictures of All Kinds
To beautify students' rooms.

F.W. NIEBURG & GO.
WARRENTON, MO.

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FRANK HECHLER
Perfection Oil Stoves 
Safety Razors     
Pocket Knives
Flashlights and Batteries
Guns              
Cartridges
Granite and Aluminum Ware
Scissors and Shears 
Quick Meal Ranges
Complete Line of HARDWARE

----------------------------

C. T. Guye
Jeweler and Optician
A complete line of
Jewelry and Optical Goods
For eye testing I have the latest and
most up-to-date optical
instruments made

Your Patronage Will Be Appreciated



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THIS shows the pictures ot our friend C. J. Jacoby and one of his four large stores. He makes a special 
offer to C. W. C. students and ministers on any piano or piano player you may select, delivered at your 
depot and guaranteed for 10 years, with a handsome scarf and piano bench.

We carry the following pianos and piano players in stock:
Chickering Brothers 
Cable & Nelson
Smith & Barnes 
Hoffoman
and Lessing
Sold on cash or easy pairment plan.
If interested kindly write for catalogue and prices to
C. J. JACOBY & CO.
ALTON, ILLINOIS



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Miss M. Goddard
Up-to-Date Millinery
Warrenton...Missouri

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Dr. F.W. Linnert 
Dentist
Phone No. 26
Office Hours:
9 to 12 a.m. 1 to 4 p.m.

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Telephone No. 183 
One Door East of Postoffice 
The Warrenton Bakery & Bottling Works 
J. H. JUNGEWAELTER Proprietor 
WARRENTON, MO
	
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SINCE 1867		
Every student remembers Schowengerdt's - on the same corner for 52 years. We sold your grandfather 
and your father clothes. Surely we are selling yours.
E. SCHOWENGERDT & SON 
GENERAL MERCHANTS



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E.C. ISENMANN
R.L. ISENMANN
Boonslick Old Trails Garage
ISENMANN BROS., Proprietors 
Opposite Court House          
WARRENTON, MO.
SERVICE AT ALL HOURS- 
DAY PHONE 185 
NIGHT PHONE 66

---------------------------------

When in Warrenton stop at the Boonslick Old Trails Garage for service and accessories. We handle a full 
line of auto accessories. Ford work and parts a specialty. We are equipped to repair your old battery and 
save you cost of a new one. We also have an expert on repairing radiators, magnetos and generators. 
Bring your auto to us and be convinced.
BOONSLICK OLD TRAILS GARAGE
ISENMANN BROS., Propietors
Opposite Court House
Warrenton, MO.

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Dry Goods  
Groceries
Out of the Old, Into the New
These words signify Progress. They could not apply to any institution with antiquated methods.

Our plans contemplate a larger volume of business, a more varied business, a much pleasanter business. 
We are seized with the firm conviction that a FINE COLLEGE PATRONAGE in the coming years will affect 
these results. When you return remember the coming STUDENTS' TRADING PLACE. Satisfaction 
guaranteed.

Windmann & Petersmeyer



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OUR POLICY-Conservative Banking. 
OUR WATCHWORD-Courtesy. 
OUR AIM-Efficient Service.
We treat you all the year
CITIZENS BANK
WARRENTON, MISSOURI

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BUESCHER & REESE
DEALERS IN
Lumber
And All Kinds of
BUILDING
PLASTERING
and ROOFING
MATERIAL
Fencing Material
WARRENTON
MISSOURI



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Mullanphy Florists Inc.
8th and LOCUST STS.
3514-16-20 NORTH GRAND AVENUE
ST. LOUIS, MO.
Decorations Plants and Cut Flowers Boquets for Parties Flowers for Banquets, Recitals, Etc. Weddings, 
Etc.
MULLANPHY SPELLS QUALITY AND SERVICE

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THE POPULAR
Athletic Goods AT C. W. C.
Equipment for All Sports
Leacock's
Athletic Clothing for Men and Women
See The Book Store
Leacock Sporting 
Goods Company
ST. LOUIS

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Leave Your Kodak Films with WEHRLY BROS.
Our representatives at C. W. C.
For Quality and Prompt Service
U. S. Naval Photo Co.

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Hinners
PIPE ORGANS
REED ORGANS
PIANOS
PHONOGRAPHS
Pure sweet tone - Durable construction - Artistic designs. Sold direct to Churches, Schools and Homes 
at lowest factory prices. Catalog mailed on request. Please state whether interested in purchase of Pipe 
Organ, Reed Organ, Piano or Phonograph.
HINNERS ORGAN CO., Dept.67 Pekin, Illinois, U. S.



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LOUIS HOELSCHER, President 
A. J. KOEWING, Cashier
FRITZ POERTNER, Vice-President 
ORLANDO KIENKER, Ass't Cashier
WM. SCHARNHORST

Treloar Savings Bank

TRELOAR, MISSOURI 
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Four per cent paid on time certificates for six or twelve months Your Patronage Solicited

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Theological and Religious 
New and Second Hand
SEND FOR BULLETINS
The Presbyterian Book Store
411 N. 10th St., Kinloch Bldg. 
J. H. Springer, Mgr. St.Louis.Mo.

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SALES PEOPLE for
The World Book
A limited number of women with successful teaching experience to call on a selected list of prospects. 
Instruction in salesmanship free; salary and railroad fare. A limited number from each state only. 
Applications filled in order received. 
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303 Ridge Arcade, Kansas City, Mo.

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New Haven, Mo,
The place to buy first-class Merchandise

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Robt. Schmidt
The Costumer
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Plays, Minstrels, Circus' & Parades
206 and 208 S. Fourth Street
Both Phones  
ST. LOUIS, MO.
If you get it at Schmidt's it is right.

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R. S. CLEMISON
Bakery and Meats
I always endeavor to give the best satisfaction to all my customers.
Eats for picnics and spreads a specialty.



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The Photographic Work 
for this Annual
BOTH INDIVIDUAL PORTRAITS 
AND GROUP PHOTOGRAPHS
was done by 
Walter J. Lemke

[photo caption]
COACH

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THE ENGRAVINGS for THIS VOLUME WERE MADE BY
BARNES-CROSBY COMPANY
ST. LOUIS MISSOURI
Engravers, Artists, Commercial Photographers 
Specialists in College Annual Engravings



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MRS. M. G. BOLM
Staple and Fancy Groceries
Phone No. 32
Sandwiches Smoked Meats and Sausages
Next to Telephone Exchange

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JOHN SHAW
Proprietor
The Gem Restaurant
After the ball game or concert drop in at John's Restaurant for a steak, bowl of chili or sandwich.
ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE THE STUDENTS

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We appreciate the patronage of our student friends this past year. We congratulate those who 
graduate, and wish all others a happy and restful vacation. Will be at the old stand next year when you 
come back.
MAURER & HALTER
Bookstore Managers
For 1919-1920

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Lohman Bros.
The Students Store
Stationery 
Shoes
Dry Goods
Eats

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DR. H. A. YOCUM
Resident Dentist
Crown and Bridge Work a Specialty
Office in Yocum Building
WARRENTON : MISSOURI

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E. F. MEREDITH
Proprietor
The Palace Barber Shop
One Door West of Postoffice 
Warrenton, Mo.



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W. R. HOLDEN'S DRUG STORE
and Ice Cream Parlor
Everything in Refreshments, Fine Candies, High Grade Stationery and Toilet Articles. Call on us at the Old 
Stand
Also Propietor of The Colonial Hotel
Where you can entertain your family and visitors. 
Special attention given Class Banquets and Private Dinners.
GIVE US YOUR PATRONAGE

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Write for list of our Minnesota Farm Mortgages.
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J.H. Kessler & Co.
General Merchandise 
NEW MELLE, : MISSOURI
Headquarters for
All kinds of Musical Instruments, Band or Orchestra
PIANOS and ORGANS
Cases, Music and Strings for all makes of Musical Instruments.



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BUY A FARM
IN THE
Fertile Red River Valley
of North Dakota
The price of land is still reasonable, but is rapidly advancing. Fine opportunity for investors and 
aggressive farmers.
Cultivated lands exclusively.
For further particulars write
F. C. TUTTLE
Warrenton, Missouri

Reference:
O. E. Kriege, Pres. Central Wesleyan College.
E. Weiffenbach, Dean Central Wesleyan College.
H. H. Zimmermann, Treasurer Central Wesleyan College.
Dr. Frank Piehler, Pres. Board of Trustees Central Wesleyan Col.
Prof. John Helmers, History and Economics, Central Wesleyan Col.
E. H. Winter, Pres. Banner Publishing Company.
Citizens Bank.
All of Warrenton, Mo.



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CENTRAL WESLEY AN COLLEGE


Founded in 1864. Member of Missouri College Union.

The College offers ten Major Courses and confers the A. B. degree. Educational graduates receive State 
certificates.

The Academy offers a four years' course equal to those of first class city high schools. Teacher Training 
department. Fully approved by State Superintendent.

Special departments of Music, Oratory, Business and Physical Culture.

Theological Seminary to train ministers, missionaries and religious leaders.

For catalog and literature, address

DR. O. E. KRIEGE, President



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