Arsenal Technical High School - Arsenal Cannon Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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THE ARSEN AL CANNON Maude Blickenstatf is to receive Isabelle Lu- zader's musical voice. Isabelle is planning to se- cure a much deeper one so that she may qualify as the tirst feminine train caller. Frieda McCallie's affinity for the girls' gymna- sium is to go to Jean Hopper. Marguerite Giezendanner graciously bestows upon Mary Negley her many cheerful Howdy's. Ellen McFadden, the girl with the many coats. presents Helen Carver with several round trip tickets to Bloomington. All the airs that accompany a sedate lady are given to Alice Hopkins by Wilhelmina Carson. Wilhelmina acquired these airs while portraying the part of Mrs. Bennet in Fanny a11d the Servant Problem. Revealing the secret of his ever-creased trousers, John Tyler wills to Edwin Mct'affey an electric iron. Melvin Robbins forfeits his rosy cheeks to his kid brother, Bob. Melly says that the formula must be kept in the family. While mentioning the skins you love In touch. we should include Vivian t'issell. She has unself- ishly willed hers to Maxine Rosebaum, but why. we do not know, for Maxine already possesses a perfect complexion. Our heap-big yell leader. Maurice Boyd, be- stows his deep voice and big feet upon his suc- cessor. Maury has always considered the latter mentioned a handicap in getting to classes on time. Mary Jane Groves is the honored recipient of Ma.ry Seward's charming smiles. Mary does not guarantee that the leading part in the senior play may be secured through a smile, but she believes that it helps. Eunice, Lawrence, Marion, and Rosemary Brown leave their unusual last name desires it and in its place they substitute White. to anyone who While speaking of color, we'll mention Knoll Kutchback's gift of all his loud ties to Jimmy Jackson. This assortment includes every combi- nation not imaginable, A vast collection of honor points gleaned in four years at. Tech by .lohn Martin may be had by any succeeding senior who will study equally as hard as John has. The ability of combining late hours and passing grades as done by John Burgess is handed down to Ralph Hook. The best way to preserve the ability, however, is never to be forced to exer- cise it. Lorrine Collins donates her expressive features and habit of talking with her hands to Ethel Richardson. To all those who need it is left the Tech loyalty of Mildred Dunn, Cecil Childs, and Rosalie Bundy. Benjamin Carter tlecks a. bit of dust off his million dollar personality and wills it to Arthur llolsapple. Edgar t'laffey, one of Tech's he men, leaves his huge bearskin coat to be used for making birds' nests next year. Everett Beatty also wishes to contribute his kitty for a similar purpose. However, we doubt if the birds will venture near the beastly looking objects. Robert Mueller leaves his popularity with teachers, girls, and fellows to anyone who is able to possess the above-mentioned without getting the big head. With sorrow in her sky-blue eyes, Roseland tlibson says. I confer my childish ambition of becoming Tech's most beautiful girl to Violet Bronson. Martha. O'Banion and Catherine O'Neill sur- lender their snappy eyes and good looks to any Patricks, O'Days, or O'Nights that may attend this school. The glorious golden locks that made Helen Beasley famous are to become the possession of tleraldine Carver, since Jerry is tired of being a brunette. While beautifying the underclassmen, we bestow upon Dorothy Eininger, Betty Lower's blue eyes. David Marion Baker, .lr.. the boy with the keen eye for matchmaking, leaves this bit of advice to struggling students: Never get a brother-in-law on the faculty. Feeling this the correct time, we mention Julia Stevenson's gift of a compact guaranteed not to break. tarnish, or wear out at the powder cake. To Mary Nuedy goes the pep that made Helen lkettcher popular at Tech, Martha Bryan's independent attitude is not to be given away, as it was made for her alone: however, she has consented to copyright it. Rebecca Baldridge's patented chewing gum. which requires no working of the jaws, is willed to some empty wastebasket. The sweet friendship of Jane Sherfick and Mary Estelle Fairhurst is bestowed upon Marian Gil- brech and Mildred Jenkins. This does not 1nea.n any severing of bonds between Jane and Mary. but they only wish others to enjoy a similar friendship. Christine Sorhage and Mary Louise Lewis give their distinctive places on CANNON staff to Mary Miessen and Werner Bauman. Kathryn Carlisle bequeaths her Glee Club eu- thusiasm and her admiration for Manual to Eugenia Fittz. Jolm Hancock passes on his keen-looking clothes and masculine stride to Robert Armstrong. Natalie Springer's late masterpiece. Feature ff:0Ill'lIlt.1l'd on Page 572

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THE ARSENAL CANNON Last Will and Testament RATHENA HOLT Wt-, tht- Junt- class ol' nint-tt-en hundrt-tl antl Xt-wte of tht- st-nior play, bt-slows upon Robert twenty-t-ight, realizing that wt- must soon don a Wolfe tht- ability of being a great public speaker tlignilit-d air and tlt-part as 'I't-ch graduates, ft-el antl yt-t sutat-t-ssfully dodging rotten tomatoes. this to bt- an opportune occasion to draw up our Albt-rt l't-arson bcqueaths to Cltarlt-s Donegan last will antl tt-stament. Not bt-t'aust- we partic- tht- powt-r to maltt- all fair tlames' hearts tiutter ularly tlt-sire to part with thest- trt-asured gifts, wht-n ht- approacltt.-s. Albert insists that Charlie do wt- bt-stow tht-in upon someont- t-lst-, but be- ext,-rt this talt-nt with discretion. caust- wt- have t'lCf1lll1't,'fi a ft-w t'ltarat-teristics To Tilden XVilson, Edwin Tomlinson reluc- which, if passed on antl enlargt,-d upon, will bt- of tantly giyt-s all his lady friends, Edtlit- has never some bt-nt-tit to our Alina Matt-r. been st-t-n on tht- campus without a girl. To Mr. Stuart, for whom wt- hayt- tht- highest lllary ltlsther Kinney, the budding pot-t of Bliss atlmiration, wt- givt- our pledges of always sup- Ilurnsitlt-'s English VIIlc class, wills to I-lelen porting this grt-at school, for whit-lt ' M ' ' ' ' he is rt-sponsiblt-3 antl wt- assurt- him that when the auditorium is completed, wt- will return to extend our cougratulations. Wt- grant th ost- sympathetic tti-acht-rs who havt- been instru- mental in graduating us tht- privilt-ge ol' claiming all honors' bestowt-tl upon us aftt--1' wt- entt-r tht- t-rut-l world. ' Not. bt-cause wt- wish to part: with tht-m. but because circum-, stances insist, we leave to tht- Junt- class of 1925! three faithful 'spon- sors, Miss Axtell, Miss Hartt-r, antl J ltliss Wt-lch, who have an over- . supply of kindness for all struggling st-niors. l'pon leaving, we sincerely promise the janitors that wt- shall always climb the stairs in profound silt-nt-e antl neyt-r again tlrop candy wrappt-rs on the campus. While in this mood of giving tht-re is one thing wt- rt-fuse to part with and that is Kenneth Hig- gins' t-xt-cutivts ability. Kenny is to preserve this cart-fully until he becomes president of tht- Vnitetl States. Dorothy Grimes, our small but mighty vice- president, leaves to Muriel Warrick her ability to hop, skip, and jump over the campus antl arrivt- at classes on time. It took Dot l'our years to per- fect this method. Dorotha Magee consents to givt- ltat-ht-l Tim- mons one of her various secretarial oflices. Dor- otha serves in saitl capacity for four different organizations. The best ol' these, however, is our senior class. Arthur Kendall wills to the next treasurer an itching left hand and a block T, receivetl after a summer's digging of potatoes in Kansas. Farrington Alford Bridwell, the flashy Mr. Brown her exceptional poetic tal- xtnt antl a 1na11il1a folder of care- fully written maliuscripts. Robti-rt Blackburn gives his fa- mous wise cracks antl clever say- ings to any aspiring comedian. Bob becamt- nott'-tl for his expres- sion. And howl To Roberta Hawkins, ltlildretl Negley wills her extra two feet in J ht-ight, since poor Bobby is so des- perately in need of them. Isobel Lane calmly turns over to Betty lXIcI+'adden one of her l many fur coats antl all of her well worn textbooks. We hope Betty will continue to wear them out in a profitable manner. Josephine Marone presents to Wilma Leonard ht-r dark complexion, now that it is rumored Gentlt-mt-n Prefer Blondes. Robert Bust-hmann is to become the proud pos- sessor of William Weiss's charming smile. Bob must appreciate that Bill is truly quite famous for his beaming countenance. David Milligan passes on his part in the senior play to John Holtman. Johnnie must tirst become a registered doctor before accepting this gift. Fharles Binford surrenders his distinction of being the most handsome boy in Roll Room 4 to Ed wa rtl Bo w man. Delight Baxter wishes to give her pleasant name to any freshman who is not satisfied with her title. Jack Neely, who is God's gift to women, gives this much-sought-after trait to Harold Ransburg with full instructions as to its preservation. Just to prove that he really is big-hearted. Gilbert. Hendren wills his huge success in chem- istry to William Nelson, providing Bill doesn't see Mr. Chenoweth for recommendations. We hope Bill isn't already successful in that line.

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THE AR SENAL CANN ON Prophecy of the June 1928 Class The identity of the poet and author who had been thrilling Europe for weeks was at last dis- our covered and made public, and we found to great joy and amazement. that the great man was none other than our own famous classmate, Rus- sell Potter. Our editor, Frank Sanders, gener- ously assigned to us the task of covering the reception to be given our renowned friend. and June 13. IMS, found us iioating toward England in the huge and powerful submarine, The Main, designed by Knoll Kutchback, and named after his favorite building on the Tech campus. As we were seated in the lux- -- --- urious drawing room. hearing the opera Faust being given over, the radio, with Evangeline Lille- nas as the famous lead, Marguerite, whom should we suddenly notice approaching ns but Jean Schad. After our joyful greetings were exchanged, during which time Jean mentioned that she and Julia, Stev- enson were en route to Berlin., where they expected to make a great many sales as representatives A of the Sullivan-Stegemeier Saus- age Shop, she informed us that Viola Hancock. whom we recog- nized as leader of New York's . smart set, was on board, accompanied by Naomi Girard and Elizabeth Carnell. At this point we were interrupted by sounds of great merriment issuing from the ballroom. Thinking we recognized the stentorian yell. Order, we proceeded in the direction of the noise, and, arriving at the ballroom, found, as we expected, William Weiss vainly trying to restore enough order to continue his conducting of the new dance step. named after Robert Iuppenlatz. who was the first lllklll to make a non-stop Iiight to Egypt and back in the Boyd superior man- power airplane, invented by Maurice Boyd. Lillian Lacker and Mildred Beard were endeav- oring to master the intricate step under Bill's direction: and we found at one end of the ball- room, among a group of struggling aspirants, composed of Frieda Ettinger, Thelma Gahan, and Fern Van Voorst, Maxine Steele a.nd John Spahr, who were also practicing the difficult hop which they intended to int.roduce into their new vaude- ville act which was to be given at Johns, Salon in Paris t J0hns being John Tyler and John Smithj. They informed us that they were under a contract with Farrington Bridwell. Flo Ziegfeld's successor, to appear with his famous Follies, which numbered among those in its chorus Vir- ginia Pennak, Adella Showalter, and Kathryn Robinson. Returning to the drawing room. we were ac- costed by Jean Winchel and Burnelle Brown, who were asking for contributions to a fund for the maintenance of a home for retired CANNON agents. Burnelle and Edwin Tomlinson were the founders of the movement, and they planned to be the first to occupy the quarters. Among those e , generous citizens who had already laided their cause, we found the V names of Margaret Githens, known l as America's Sweetheartg Harriette Thomas, the famous lecturer on discipline in high schools: Dorothy Grimes, manager of the largest day ' nursery in the world: Joe Quigley, Lindbergh's successor as president of the air mail systemg and Charles ltidge, author of the famous hook, How to Keep Strong and Slender, While we were adding our wid- ow's mite to the collection, a new- comer approached, whom we ,instantly recognized as an old . classmate, Murray Talbott. Murray was enjoying the distinction of being the world's most ardent advocate of prohibition in Havana. He told us that John Burgess and Benjamin Car- ter were aboard the submarine, but were confined to their rooms since traveling below sea level made them ill. Jean and Burnelle, evidently with visions of a. swelling fund, innnediately excused themselves and hurried off in search of the two unfortunates. Since there was to be a program given by the submarine passengers, we started toward the auditorium: but before we had covered half the distance, we came upon a huge crowd. Craning our necks to see over the heads of the people, we perceived Cliiford Voges making an impassioned speech. on the linancial conditions in the Balkans. Clifford was being assisted by Ann Martin, who was doing a song and dance number during in- termissions. XVe had a word with Clifford when his speech was finished, and he assured us that his oratorical powers had been greatly developed during his short stay in Sponsor Room 25. When we finally arrived at the auditorium, we found ourselves a part of a group composed of