Downers Grove North High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Downers Grove, IL)

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Clagg $oem TO DOWNERS GROVE HIGH SCHOOL Oh Downers Grove High School, four brief years ago. Some two score of I'rcshmen, shy, timid, you know, Entered your halls, best under the sun. This was the beginning of Class Twenty-one. They were studious, brilliant and mischievous too. I think you might truthfully say that a few Will e’er be remembered from that point of view. They were happy, fun loving; one says that this class Just radiates pep, always docs—always has. They furnished the rooters who, loyal to the core, Cheered the team onward, no matter the score. Oh, many were the gifted in this fair class, Their virtues ranged widely from railroads to jazz In music, dramatics, in work and in fun, They gave an incentive for classes to come. Four happy years rolled into the Past And now it is nearing the end of the last. In place of the Freshmen of old ’seventeen A class of staid Seniors appear on the scene With thoughts of the Future their hearts are now stirred, Yet they thoughtfully linger to say the last word, Not to their classmates or friends in the song. To you, dear old High School, the last word belongs. May they take away with them the lessons they’ve learned, Not only in class rooms from pedagogues stern. But in sportsmanship, friendship, good thoughts and good deeds. For those arc the lessons that Life truly needs, They’ve earned their diplomas; their work is now done. They thank you sincerely—the class ’twenty one. Mary Curtis Page 23

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MODESTE S SHOP TO OPEN Miss Mable Oldfield wishes to give notice that a week from tomorrow she will open an exclusive shop for women's gowns. She has purchased tin Penners Har- ness shop and intends to car- ry only the latest creations from Africa. It is hoped that the ladies will stand in line and wait their turn as Miss Oldfield says there are plenty of dresses of the same kind and many varieties so that no jealousy need he aroused among the gentler sex. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Judson Ham- mersclunidt (nee Miss Vance Gesner) and family spent the week end at the home of Mrs. Hammersehmidt’s parents in Elgin. III. K. Snapp Jr. and Jazz Hand will play at Tylor's dance hall next Saturday at dance beginning 11 p. in. Lotsa Noise! 'Pile fact that Miss Lillian Dickson is soon to be the first lady of the land does not seem to have changed that young lady's attitude to her town friends in the least. Miss Dickson is to be highly congratulated and the town is quite proud to have foster- ed a president’s wife. EXPERT MARCELLERS ELITE SHOP Cor. Main and Curtis St. E. Kelly, Prop. ADVICE TO THE LOVELORN Kathryn Davis PURSUED BY THE GIRLS Dear Miss Davis: I would like to ask you advice about how to got rid of the girls. They’re always phoning me and making eyes at me in school. 'Flie more I ignore them the worse they are. They all call me I fandsome ” and bother me a great deal. Hon Vernon Why not joke a little with them. Hob? At least they will then see that they’re not fussing you to death. INDIFFERENT Dear Miss Davis: I have liked a certain boy for a long time and he seemed to like me very much until just late- ly. He is so indifferent to me and it hurts because 1 don’t know why he should be that way. He always used to take me riding in his plane and treated me so nicely. Katherine Snapp Try a little indifference yourself. Katherine. If that doesn’t work, don’t worry, for someone else with just as interesting a plane will be around soon. FATHER INTERFERES Dear Miss Davis: I would like to go out with a certain young fellow very much but my father forbids me. He is a perfect gentleman and is so nice. How can I persuade father to allow me his com- pany? Mary Jane Geeting Fathers generally know best, girlie. Perhaps he knows something about the young man that you are un- aware of. Indeed, you very likely can be thankful to him some day. Eat at the Waple Sisters PINK SHOP Meals at all hours. V. and R. Waples, Props. See Ruth Boland in THE BLOODY DAGGER running at the Westmount Opera House POOL ROOM Soft Drinks, cigars and cigarettes Prop. Art. S. Tylor High Prices Given for Junk. Robert Knoblauch Junk Dealer Page 22

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Hast Wiii anb Testament of tfje Class of 1921 Downers Grove High School. W hereas, we, the Class of 1921 of Downers Grove High School have consulted I)r. Samuel S. Vernon, and, hereas, we have found ourselves to be in the last stages of our Senior year, and, W hereas (if Mr. Snapp doesn’t carry out his threat of holding up our diplomas) we shall within a short space of time emerge from our chrysalis of high school days and blossom forth into Life, and, Whereas, we arc possessed of much valuable property with which we can not be encumbered as we climb the steps to the Hall of Fame, and. Whereas, we must dispose of the aforesaid property in some way or another, therefore be it Resolved, by the aforesaid Class of 1921. that each and every member thereof will and bequeath his or her most valuable possessions to schoolmates; to wit, as follows: Kathryn Davis leaves her masterly comprehension of French to Nelleta Mis- kelly. You can’t appreciate the full value of this gift unless you know Kathryn. George Bunge leaves his Midnight Oil Lamp to James Mitchell. This is a very efficient machine, as would be necessary to fulfill George’s requirements. Jeanette ells leaves her abilities as a mechanical draftsman to Samuel Miskclly. Elizabeth Shaffer leaves Karl to May Binder. This is indeed a concession. Mary Curtis bequeaths her poetical turn of mind to Edith Perron. We be- lieve that Edith is quite worthy of this donation. Lillian Schlauder leaves her lithe and agile figure to Donald Towsley. Grace Greene leaves her goloshes to Hazel Bensley. We hope you will be duly grateful. Hazel. Vance Gesner bequeaths her place in the Orchestra to Geraldine Lacey. Russel inched leaves his long walk to school to Kearn Mackey. Probably Kearn appreciates this quite fully. Ruth Waples leaves her quiet disposition to Jeanette Phelps. Jack Reed leaves the hankering for noisy neckwear, which lie inherited last year from “Sid”, to Robert Wolf. Edwin Graves leaves his rubber heels to Russel Stephens. The study hall teachers are in a position to benefit by this gift, as well as the recipient. Marjorie West wills her infectious smile to Ruth Henderson. We believe a gift of this nature is quite a valuable asset. Robert Knoblauch leaves his lisp to Paul Grumhaus. And probably he ith glad to get rid of it. Dorothy Towsley leaves her ability as a whistler to Lillian Wilhelm. Elma Kelly bequeaths her wardrobe to Lurabcll Sherman. What girl would not be pleased to receive such a gift. Arthur Tylor leaves his perseverance to Karl Kellogg. This will come in handy, since Karl doesn’t graduate till next year. Virginia Waples bequeaths her histrionic abilities to Marjorie W'hiffen. Leroy Sullivan leaves his cigarette papers to Richard Drees. Here’s your chance. Rich, go to it. Harold Zindt wills his Beau Brummcl manners to Preston Snow. This means greater “efficiency”, Pres. Ruth Boland leaves her “puffs” to Eleanor Hanchett. Be careful Eleanor, and don’t get “all puffed up”. Fannie Radejl leaves her mastery of “the light fantastic” to Hester Moore. Quite a valuable gift these days. Pagf 24