D. H. S. Debaters Meet Kankakee

While doing research today I came across this article. I thought it was kind of neat. I remember Mr. Purkey as he was my speech teacher.

D. H. S. Debaters Meet Kankakee
Engage in Initial Literary Contest With Northern School Thursday

Engaging is the first literary contest between the two schools. Danville High school negative debaters met the Kankakee affirmative team Thursday night at the latter city.
The contest was a non-decision event but it was the general opinion following the debate that the two teams had tied on research while the Danville team had an advantage in case, delivery, general effectiveness and recitation.
Negotiations are under way for a return non-decision contest at the local school.
While Thursday evening's contest was non-decision, it served to establish literary relationship with the northern school and provided competitive experience for both teams.
The Danville team was composed of Bill Erickson, Charles Gaines, and Alden Bracewell. Delbert Purkey, head of the the public speaking department and debate coach, accompanied them to Kankakee.
The question debated was: "Resolved. That the United States should adopt the essential features of the British system of radio control and operation."