Alton High School - Tatler Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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PRUDENCE CHAPPELL (Washington University), Commercial. “When there’s a will there’s a way.” RUSSELL SOUTHERLAND. A. B. (Hanover College), Physics. “No one can love and be wise at the same time.” P. H. LYNCH, A. B. (University of Iowa), Commercial Subjects. “He who is firm in will molds the world to himself.” GLADYS GATES Stenographer. “Daily matters are Ihe very highest.” Lines of Cicero remind us, We can make our lives sublime; And by asking silly questions, Take up all the teacher’s time. He: “Where do you go this period?” She: “Civics.” He: “I thought you took that last year. She: “I did, but Mr. Peers encored me.” Mildred Peters was giving a very dramatic reading in Public Speaking. She approached the tragic part, Alas, alas, I am undone.” Miss L (looking up quickly) : “Go on, it doesn't show.” 13

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BERNICE WILLIAMSON, A. B. (University of Illinois), Art, History. “A sunny disposition is half the battle.” RICHARD WEISEP.T, A. M„ M. S. (Washington University), Science. “A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men.” DINSMORE WOOD (University of Kansas), Manual Training. “God helps them that help themselves.” IRENE BURNETT, Ph. B. (Chicago University), English. History. “Moderation is the best.” GRACE MORRIS, A. B. (University of Indiana), French, English. “We are not born for ourselves alone.” JOHN HARKLESS Physical Education. “Man never saw a duty beyond his strength.” FRANK B. PEERS, A. B. (Milliken University), History. “Not only is there an art in knowing a thing, but also a certain art in teaching it.” ELLA CLARK, B. S. (Ames College), Home Economics. “Never leave until tomorrow7 what you can do today.” 12

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KIDDIE’S DAILY STORY By Walter Schenke The Giraffe “Please, Mr. Giraffe, what does your little baby giraffe eat?’’ said little Tommy. Mr. and Mrs. Alton Hildebrande of La Jolla, Calif., who have been abroad since early in February, accompanied by their daughter, Miss Bernadette, will sail on May 5 for America. Evelyn Waters Buck, favorite film star, will desert filmdom and enter the world of cartooning with her husband, Harry Buck, of the Godfrey Gazette. LEAD OF MARY PARSONS FOR U. S. SENATE CHOICE GROWING. Former Governess 4069 votes ahead of Frank Worden in complete returns from all but 13 precincts. EMPRESS 2:15 8:15 Twice Daily, Orval Prhen in “Scrambled Wives.” Big Bill Next Week. NEW ADVERTISING SCHEME GREAT SUCCESS. The Whiteside Drug Co. has tried a very successful plan of advertising. With every 50 cents purchase the patron is favored with a solo by the owner and manager, H. G. Whiteside. This scheme has proved extremely profitable and successful. NOTED PRIM A DONNA TO SING FOR FREEZING ESKIMOS. Miss Mary Louise Hughey, of the Chicago Opera Company, will leave shortly for Greenland to sing for the freezing Eskimos. Miss Hughey will appear for the last time in St. Louis tonight at the “Odeon.” BEAUTY SECRETS BY OLGA FORS. Dear Girls: I hope that you are all becoming more beautiful. In answer to the letter from “Blue Eyes” I might say that a little blueing dropped in the eyes would help considerably. Caldwell Hall East Alton, 111. Kindergarden Children 2 to 6 years of age. Day School only. For Catalog inquire of Miss Myra Caldwell, Box 4, East Alton. FORMER WIFE OPPOSES FREEDOM FOR ALLEN HESKETT. Unexpected Opposition Offered By Flora Adams. Society circles were shocked today by the unexpected opposition offered by the dancer, etc. TASWELL TOSSUP, OWNED BY MISS ALONZELLA BANTA, WINS FIRST PLACE AT NEW JERSEY DOG SHOW. Nancy, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Dean, is ill at the family home in West Alton with a slight case of the mumps. ARCHBISHOP HILDERBRAND TO SPEAK AT NEW CATHEDRAL. Will Give Series of Lectures to Young Women. A series of lectures will be given at the New Cathedral by Archbishop Hildebrand, etc. PROF. WHITFIELD’S NEW BOOK, “LOVE IN A BOX CAR,” A HUGE SUCCESS. Author Again Startles World of Fiction. Beautiful sympathy for love is striking characteristic of new novel. MLLE. CORBETT has issued invitations for the opening of her saloon of interior decoration at 4167 Fifth Ave., New York, N. Y„ May 4. 1945. Mile. Corbett is considered the cleverest and most artistic decorator of Europe as well as America. CHILDREN, NOTICE! In next month’s issue of this magazine will appear cut outs for the kiddies by that famous artist, Miss Joyce Broom. 14