Dwight Township High School - Rudder Yearbook (Dwight, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 150 of the 1927 volume:

1 4 1 1 ! i 4 1 1 a , i . i 1 X z a ? I L n 1 ! I F .4 ,gf ort- -, w ..,fi.,wwm---4. . I +L , wiv-H-. . ,Le---, f ., rw 4- - WF- f W.w vf':I f ...fffv .. 1 ff'?':f,'-1-A .H A THE R DDER Published by the Class of Nineteen Hundred Twenty-seven Dwight Township High School Dwight, Illinois FOREWORD UW, tlzrf Class of1927, sulmzit to you this ozintlz rolunzo of tllo Iiuclflor, onrl hope that in some small way our portrayal of lziylzf svlzlool life, mul loyalty to tho Green and White will givqo you pleasure as you peruse this book. H X , f 'TX f E fi? 'gjiwg TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD DEDICATION' FACULTY CLASSES LITERARY X I I N, -2 M S :4 '1 ' 5 T T'TT T N, -- j g , ','4sff'4sw M '-e-3 - .2 i, gi,',m' E Ei -bra, Q, ws'-L' ': f ACTIVITIES - SPORTS JOKES ADVERTISEMENTS f4f - , f H, Q DE DZ CA-1 TION To our F1flZLIH?1'S and Mothers, zrlm have sizrrwrl in our joys and S0l'I'0N'Sj u'o1 'rfied nz' ruu'f'f1ilure.9g and who 720126 bvlimfccl in our success, HW lnzringly dfffnfllfli H125 rnlzmze. Page-24 THE RUDDER I' 1927 Top Row-Reimer, Geis, Ohlendorf, Steichen, Perschniek, Thompson, Rabe. Bottom Row-Kern, Sondergaard, Nelson, S. Mamer, Weart. Editor-in-Chief VICTOR SONDERGAARD Literary Editor MARY ELLEN THOMPSON RUTH REIMER MARGARET RABE Assistant Literary Editor Assistant Literary Editor VIRGINIA GEIS VIRGINIA KERN Social Editor Art Editor 'MARTHA NELSON STANTON MAMER Business Manager Circulating Manager ROBERT PERSCHNICK ELIZABETH WEART Calendar Editor Alumni Edit01' HERMAN OHLENDORF Joke Editor The Rudder Staff, fin appreeriatfion, '7,L'f.Sh to call llffC?7Zf t!I7Z to the art 'work in this alzmml. The migmul rlraurings, from vrlzieh carts were made, were done by William, Blaine, fl former member of the class of 1927. The eoloriizg of the insert pages was done by hand, by members of the class. Xxx Yfg 6 , . A .ff -- f,!Q FACULTY jif 14, 1927 THE RUDDER Page5 C. A. BROTHERS Lake Forest College, B. A. Columbia University, M. A. Superintendent Dwight, 1911-1927 MARY ARROWSMITH I. S. N. U., Normal Music and Art Dwight, 1924-1927 MARGARET HUBBARD Northwestern University, B. A Mathematics Dwight, 1921-1927 MARIE BISSELL Lake Forest College, B. A. English Dwight, 1921-1927 Page6 THE RUDDER 1927 fl ll? i.-'W H. C. EADS GLENN V. GUNDY University of Illinois, B, S. Central Missouri State Teacliers' College, 1Social Scienve B. S. Dwight, l924-lS?2T Sfienve and Matliematics Dwight, 1926-l 927 J 1 FLORENCE JOHNSON EULAH LYNN University of Illinois, B. A. University of Indiana, B. A. English Domestic Science Dwight, 1926-l 927 Dwight, 1921-1927 1 927 THE RUDDER Page7 MIRIAM MILLER, B. A. Augustana College Biological Science 1926-1927 MYRLON SEIMS State Normal, Oshkosh, Wis, Manual Training and Athletic Director Dwight, 1926-1927 FRANCES POINDEXTER, B. A Knox College French and Latin Dwight, 1926-1927 DELLA TH ORSON State Normal, Whitewater, Wis 'Commeroial Dwight, 1926-1927 SIDE SCHOOL BUILDING EAST - EENIDHE Q . 1 Q J V Lg 1 i n X ,f Q C 1 f QLPZ L 1927 THE RUDDER Page 15 I Q i is lf? i' i n , JA - Ji l 1 f -- J 5 4 . ' . ' 1 i f 9 if F! 7' J UNIGR CLASS HISTORY ln the fall of 192-l, about twenty Freshmen came into the High School assembly feeling very odd. For over half the term these Freshies were not organized, but in February, when twenty more Freshmen joined the ranks, a class meeting was called by our sponsor, Miss Brock. At this meeting, Irwin Baker was elected President, Hugh Thompson, Vice President, Robert Hobbs, Secretary, and Nor- man Ambler, Treasurer. However there were no parties or other activities during the rest of the year. ' Back again in the fall we came, happy-go-lucky Sophomores. After we had all settled down to the regular routine of work, Miss Brock called the first meeting. This year Charlotte Brown was our Presi- dent, Gertrude Armstrong, Vice President, Mary llietenbai-li, Secre- tary, and Peter Long, Treasurer. In April, we gave a party. A pleasant evening was spent in play- ing bunco and dancing. Later, rcfreslnnents were served and the party ended. lVe returned again as Juniors, feeling very responsible. As We had a busy year before us, we had a class meeting during the second week of school at which Irwin Baker was elected President, Geneva l'hristophcr, Vice President, Raymond Laase, Secretary, and LeRoy Jenkins, Treasurer. NVe then began to try to earn enough money to give the Senior reception. For this purpose we gave two plays. One in the assembly, the other at the Blackstone Theatre-both of which were successful. As we still needed more money, we worked very hard throughout the year. XVork and more work, long assignments, themes, book reports, and all the other things that go hand in hand with the semester quizzes, were part of every Junior's life. Some of the Juniors took part in the debate. The Juniors gave the Seniors a reception, as has always been the Page 16 THE RUDDER 1927 First Row-Weicker, Johnston, Ambler, Laase, Maguire, Hobbs, Smith, Swanson, Dippon. Second Row-Miss Johnson, Thomson, Wright, Doran, Roost, Armstrong, Bannon, Short, Roeder, Geis, Diefenbach. Third Row-J. Broderick, Jenkins, N, Broderick, Christopher, Richmond, Walker, Beier, Steichen, Hubert, Brown, Brownsey. Fourth RowsBaker, Long, Jepson, Wilson, Hahn, Thompson, Grush, Boyer, Reynolds, McKinney. custom. Thus, one of the greatest aims of our Junior year Was suc- cessfully completed. 2 And so a most pleasant year, full of scholastic activities, came to a close. Wie, the Juniors of '27, will look back upon this year with fond reinemhrances of old friends and associates, as We Wish health, wealth, and happiness to all its members. To Miss Johnson, our loved and honored sponsor, we give our most sincere thanks for her guidance through this year. Virginicz Iiunnon. i.....g. ..i- Miss Miller- This plant belongs to the Begonia family. Virginia Haynes- How kind of you to look it up for them. Miss Miller- Can you tell me What a volcano is? Willard Christiansen--t'A, high mountain that keeps erupting. Tom Maguire- Fighting is all right providing you do it intelli- gently. Raymond Ralph- Yes, but you always ean't find a smaller man. . Qi..T. Clarence Roeder-ttDid you ever take the Carlsbad mud bath treatment. Alva AndersonW'tNo, but I played in the Kankakee-Dwight foot- ball game. .lg-,..l. LeRoy Jenkins-t'Can you sign your name with your eyes shut? Father-' ' Certainly. LeRoy Jenkins-ttThen shut your eyes and sign my report cardf' 1927 THE RUDDER Page 17 l we in . 3' Ji Zilla llllll P 5 SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1925, approximately sixty Freshmen entered high school. Vie held our first class meeting in November, with Miss John- son as our sponsor. The following officers were elected: President, Marie Zabel, Vice President, Cletus Neville, Secretary, Helen Fer- guson, Treasurer, Louis Groll. Our class, Frivolous Freshiesn was organized Witl1f'Be Square as our motto, and purple and gold as our colors. It was also decided that each member should pay ten cents a month class dues. During our Freshman year We were Well represented in football, basketball and glee club. Several members took part in the operetta. Upon our return to school as Sophomores, we chose for our spon- sor, Miss Miller. A class meeting was held September 21, l926, and the following officers were elected: George Orr, President, Stewart Gordon, Vice President, Lorraine Strufe, Treasurer, Hallie ilvood, Secretary. It was decided to raise our dues this year to fifteen cents a month instead of ten cents as before. First Row-Christensen, Boston, Davies, Finley, Groll, Graves, Haack, Reeb,Ar1nbruster, Danker, l-lanlon, Bagnell, Brendley. Second RowYJordan, M. Zabel, Rearick, iStrufe, Miller, Foster, Doran, Ahern, Christen- sen, Mehlhop, Stallrnan, Gantzert, Maguire, Hallam, Miss Miller. - Third Row--Good, B. Zabel, Rhode, Meiers, Jeffries, Nelson, Armbuster, A. Hoffman, Maloney, Reimer, Wood, Welsh, Jordan. Fourth Row-Walsh, 0 Brien, Dixon, Paaske, Orr, Sterritt, Neville, Gordon. Page 18 THE RUDDER 1927 Q W U FRESHMEN B First Row-Lawler, Tosteson, IQHDIIQ, Vlfeart, Oughton, West, Farrell. Seoond Row-Weicker, Goodman, Ferguson, Smith, Larkin, Ohlendorf, Mickelson. Third RoWsGrush, Koehnlein, Hanlon, Dawson, Seabert, Fratia. First Row-Haynes, Landers, Nelson, Christensen, Armstrong, Oberlin, McConnell, Fieldman, Michaels, Delihanty, Smith, Worth, Fitzpatrick, Nelson,J. Dodd, Burkhart. Second Row-Miss Poindexter, D. Dodd, Schrotberger, Miller, Neth, Christopher, Butz, Ferguson, H. Smith, L. Smith, Strufe, Price, Welsh, Dalton, Kepplinger, Sterritt, Both, Helmeriffk, Christman, Sodini. Third Row-Slater, Persohniek, Whalen, Steiehen, Hahn, McConnell, Norris, Kelch, Lydigson, Beiswanger, Ward, Jensen, Kragle, Maissoneuve. Fourth Row-Finnegan, Dierks, Ralph, Erickson, Christensen, Rhode. ax K9 ' ' J ? f 6 , iz. as X W 1 K ff Ri x LITERARY S!! K. 1927 THE RUDDER SENIOR CLASS ROLL Listen, my reader, and you shall hear Of a Senior Class we all hold dear. Forty-two in number, some short, some tall I'll tell of them all in this roll call, 7 For we were classmates throughout the year. First on the list is our President, Leland Mamer, a Campus resident. Now Stanton is his twin you know, And they're like as two peas in a row. Alva and Ada-we think you're line, I'm proud you're in this class of mine Irene Baker, our treasurer, now Collects the money for us somehow. Bob, whose hair is wont to curl, Is a favorite with every girl. Gertrude is our commercial star To beat her they must come from afar Tommy Maguire, a football hero, In all his studies gets far from zero. Chuck is another football star, He likes to ride in a little Ford car. Elizabeth Vveart is a happy soul, IVe hope she won't pay a heavy toll. Edwin Fieldman, so steady and strong, Vlas never known to do much wrong. Henrietta is usually late I hope that won't always be her fate. Clarence and George, two very good friend S May their friendship continue unto the end. Virginia Kern is interested in art She is helping us by taking a part. In Physics, Lysle Dixon is a. shark He always gets a very high mark. The Grush family can furnish two, Izetta and Harold, we speak of you. Page 20 THE RUDDER 1927 Ralph Pratt can write a good theme, But he seldom does so, it seems. Someone may aspire to be a preacher But Lucille desires to be a teacher. Esmeralda is owned by Vic, To ride in her will give you a kick. Every day after English IV, Theresa Waits right at the door. Mathematics came easy to James Norris, I Wish they did for some more of us. The latest in fashions has Virginia Geis, She always has everything so very nice. Herman Ohlendorf is the one VVho fills our Annual full of fun. Hazel Hansen, quiet and shy, In typing doesn't even have to try. Raymond Nelson aspires to be A dignified ofiicer of the sea. Virginia Haynes is a capable lass She'll do all tll2lt7S possible to help her class. Harold Von Qualen is pretty smart, Physics and chemistry were just a lark. Edna Landers has the ambition To acquire a nurse's position. Ruel Hoffman, with his chewing-gum Doesn't mean any harm, it's just for fun. Next comes Mable, yvith hair that curls, She's one of the steady Hiking Club girls. Then comes La Verne with his perpetual smile Itgs there always-not once in a While. An operatic star is Margaret Babe IVe'll see her picture on a front page. Charles Nelson is a dapper lad, IVho dresses nifty and is never sad. 1927 THE RUDDER Page 21 Into the business world goes Ruth Reimer On the ladder of success may she be a good climber. John Steichen, always liked to bluff, By this time we 're sure he's bad enough. Alice VViley, with her boyish bob, Her charm, it seems no one can rob. VVilliam Gregory always gets through, Yet much better work he surely could do. Martha Nelson, to a friend, Wvill be faithful unto the end. Thus Ralph Sodini goes on his way Talking and laughing most of the day. Of the writer of this, we have little to say, She's only the Literary Editor anyway. Mary Ellen Thompson. SENIOR CLASS POEM I'm gripping your hands in mine, classmates, As, with tears in my eyes, I say good-bye. I'm wishing you best of luck, old friends, lVith a spirit that will never die. I'm thinking of you as you'd have me think, And of the things that bind us most. I'm recalling the school and its memories dear, And regret that it now is closed. I'm attempting in rhyme what I have to say, As a friend who heartily wishes you well. IVith joy and luck in the years ahead, I again bid you a fond farewell. Harold Von Qualen. Ralph 'Sodini-HI added those figures up ten times. Miss Thorson-' ' Fine. H Ralph Sodini- And here are the ten answers. . Joe Dodd-HSay, sis, can I hang up one of your stockings Christ- mas eve? Dorothy Dodd- IVhat on earth do you want one of mine for? Joe Dodd- So's I can see what I got without getting out of bedf' Page22 THE RUDDER 1927 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Scene-Living room in a modern apartment. Time-June 8, 1937. Enter Gertrude Rhode, who puts a few iinishing touches to the arrangements of the room. The door bell rings and a large, distin- guished-looking lady appears. Gertrude-HOh, hello, Margaret, I am so glad to see you here early. Do sit down. I expect Izetta any time. Margaret Rabe- Well, I took my time coming. It was such a beautiful day I just couldn't resist the temptation to walk slowly. But I wonder where Izetta can be? QDoor bell rings and Gertrude opens the door. Izetta Grush entersj. Izetta-'4Hello, girls, I thought I would never get here. I had such a stack of dinner dishes to do, I thought I never would finish. Girls, take my advice and never take boarders. They are such a trouble. Why, isn't Virginia here? I understood you to say she was coming also. Gertrude- She is coming, but, you know, she lives way out on the north side and it will naturally take her a little longer. QDoor bell rings again and Gertrude opens the door. Enter Vir- ginia Haynesj. Virginia- Hello, everyone. I just thought I would be the last one here. I gave my chauffeur the afternoon off and decided to take the street car. I missed two of them and, as there wouldn't be another for about one-half hour, I decided to walk. Then I got down to the corner of Mazon Avenue and the tratlic was so heavy I thought I would never get across. Well, I am here and glad to see you all. Margaret- I walked all the way, too. I just thought the weather was beautiful. Virginia- Yes, it certainly is. But say, did you girls hear about the new apartment house they are putting up on our corner? It is going to be wonderful. Izetta-HI wish I could rent one of those two-room apartments and say good-bye to those boarders. I just think food, food, food, from morning until night. Gertrude-'WVouldn't it be fine? Girls, do you know I am all set for a game of bridge this afternoon. Let's get started. Virginia-CRisingj Oh, good! I would just love to. How about you, Izetta? I know our bridge shark here will be tickled. Margaret- It has been such a long time since I played. I guess the last time was Monday night, and here it is VVednesday. fAfter all get seated, Gertrude starts shuiiiing the cardsj. Gertrude- Say, I wish I could have one good hand this after- noon. Do you know when I looked at the calendar this morning what I thought of W' Virginia- That is hard to tell. I know if it were I, I'd think of my last dance. NN THE RUDDER Pwew Gertrude- Oh, no, nothing like that. Ten years ago this after- noon we were all at old D. T. H. S., dressed in our caps and gowns, taking part in our Class Day exercises. Izetta-'tIVhy, of course, June 8l How much has happened in these 10 years. Virginia- Really, it doesn't seein possible that it was 1-I years ago when we came into High School-sixty green Freshiesf' Margaret-'4Oh, I don't think I shall ever forget how green and awkward I felt that first morning. Everyone seemed to be looking at me and Louis teased me so about what they would do to us. Say, who bids? Gertrude- I do. Let 's see. Une club. Virginia- VVho did we have for Class President that year? Miss Brock was sponsor, I know. Izetta- Charles Steichen was President, and Geraldine Ed- niunds, Vice President: and oh, I forgot who the other officer was. Virginia- Thank you. I happened to have had the highly im- portant otiice of Secretary and Treasurer. You said a club, Gertrude? Too high for me. I pass. Izetta-'WVell, partner-one no trump. Talking about our Fresh- man year it was then we had the party on the first floor of the High School, wasn't it? Gertrude- Yes, that was in the winter. I guess everyone who was there had a good time, too. I remember how disappointed I was when I couldn't come. Say, did Izetta bid a no trump? VVhat do you do, Margaret Margaret- Pass Gertrude-UAH right. Say, wait until you see all the aces-I haven't in my hand. Virginia- And girls don't you remember how proud we felt that year to have Alva make the first football team? Izetta- Yes, and Leland and Stanton played, toof' Gertrude-'tOur first year went fast all right and our Sophomore year came so quickly. Margaret- VVhat about our first class meeting that year? Did we have it in September? I don't remember. Virginia- No. we didn't have it until about February. Then we elected Alva for President, and-Gertrude, weren't you Vice Presi- dent? Gertrude-'4Yes, that is right, I did hold that wonderful position for five whole months. Then we had Martha Nelson, Secretary, and Rex Monroe, Treasurer. Miss Prestley was our sponsor, wasn't she? Izetta-'tYes. WVe didn't even have a party in our Sophomore year. We must have been storing up all our bright ideas for the next year. Margaret- I know the next year couldn't come fast enough for me. Virginia- Here either. I was so glad when September, 1925, came and made us Juniors. on Page 24 THE RUDDER 1922 Gertrude-- VVe didn 't wait very long until we had our class meet- ing. VVho all did we elect then? Izetta- Oh, don't you remember how well Martha played her part as President? Alva Anderson was Vice President. Margaret- I remember Raymond Nelson was Treasurer because he was always telling someone to pay class dues. Gee! we thought we were rushed for money in those days.', Virginia- You forgot to mention our Secretary, Victor Sonder- gaardf' Margaret- For goodness sakes,put down your cards, Gertrude. Gertrude- Oh, I forgot. IVe surely had fun that year. Don't you remember that Weenie roast we had in the fall? Izetta- Rem:-amber? Who don't? Vile went clear out to the six- mile timber and were the roads rough?'! Margaret- I'll say they were. Remember the bump that Theresa Costello got coming home? Izetta- I surely do. Virginia-f'You girls must have had a rough ride. Say, Miss Griepenstroh sponsored us until about January, didn 't she? Margaret- Yes, and then Miss Anderson came and helped us through the remainder of our year. Gertrude- Don't you remember we gave a party for her just before Patron's Day? Izetta- And our Junior plays-W'hen Miss Barber came down with chicken pox the very day of the play and we had to go ahead without her. Virginia- Oh, do you remember Mary Ellen and Elizabeth as those quarrelsome old ladies in one of the plays? Margaret- That was 'Joint Owners in Spain' and the other two were 4Teeth of the Gift Horse' and 'The Trysting Place! Gertrude-f'VVho took that trick? You took it? That's all right, I see it is your ace, Margaret. Margaret- Oh, boy! didn't we have a good time the night of our reception. VVe had our supper in the Methodist Church and then went over to the K. C. Hall and danced. Izetta- Girls, do you remember how it rained just when it was time to go to the hall? Gertrude-'fRain-it was a deluge and how it thundered and light- ened! W'e were lucky, though, that there were enough cars to get us to the hall. Virginia-'fThat was about the last thing we did together as Juniors, wasn't it? Margaret-HYes, but our Senior year. My! we felt proud in 1926 when we could enter as Seniors, forty-one of us. Virginia-HIVe surely did. Of course our first big job was to organize. We elected Leland, President, Alva Anderson, Vice Presi- dent. IVho was our Treasurer? I know Ada Andersen was our Secre- tary. CAll thinkj. 1927 THE RUDDER Page 25 Izetta-'tLet me see wasn't it Irene Baker? I sort of remember her carrying a big pocket-book around all the time and reporting de- posits and checks to Miss Bissell. Margaret- No, you're thinking of Martha and all her checking up on the Annual funds. Izetta-'tNo, I'm not. I know Irene was Treasurer and Martha was Business Manager of the 'Rudderf Margaret- I guess you are right. It seemed like we always had the job of finding a way to make money. I know in the fall we gave a supper and then a little later we gave our carnival. Izetta-tWVe gave two suppers. Don't you remember the one was such a success we decided to give another in February? Gertrude- Oh, don't begin to name everything we gave to make money or you shall never finish. I know that the town people were very good in helping us, though. , Izetta- They surely were and we appreciated it very much. We gave our Senior play Honor Bright in May that year, didn't we? Margaret-t'Yes, we did, and then later in May the Juniors gave us our banquet. Virginia-'tOh, girls, wasn't that the most beautiful thing? I don't think I shall ever forget it. Everything was just splendid. Izetta-HI know the time came only too soon when we were grad- uates and had to leave the old school where we had had so many good times. Gertrude- Do you know that only seems like yesterday to me? Virginia-'tIt surely doesn't seem like ten years. But really girls it is getting late and I had better be going. If I have as much trouble getting home as I did coming, I shall never get there. Gertrude- Don't go. We haven't played one hand yet. Izetta-HI have to. I have a big supper to get to-night. WVhat if we didn't play cards? I, for one, had a good time talking over old times. Margaret- So did I. Virginia-' ' And here too. Gertrudef Come again and I shall try to get some more of the girls next time. Gertrude Rhode. -.il.Q.T...... Paul Armstrong- There was an awful accident down the street. Robert IVilson- IVhat happened? Paul Armstrong-t'Gin Geis drove into the C and M garage. Miss Miller-- Name three things containing starch. Cyril Finnegan- A collar and two cuffs. Mr. Eads-t'IVho were the forty-niners? Elizabeth Wear't-tfffliey were the forty-nine people that rushed to California when gold was discovered. Page 26 THE RUDDER 1927 CLASS PHOPHECY Scene-Air Line Station. Time-1945. Characters-Ticket Agent-Ralph Sodini. A Traveler-Mary Ellen Thompson. Another Traveler-Ada Anderson. The ticket agent is standing at the window absently looking over the morning paper. A traveler enters, glances at the agent, and ap- parently recognizing him, steps forward and holds out her hand. VVhy, Ralph Sodini! How are you? What a surprise this is! It's so good to see you again. Ralph- And if it isn't Mary Ellen Thompson-or aren't you Miss Thompson? Mary Ellen- Yes, I've found no time to settle down. I'm chief dietitian in a large hospital in Seattle. As I was passing through Dwight on the Aerial Limited, I thought I would stop off to see if I could see any of my old friends. VVhat have you been doing these last twenty years since I last saw you? f Ralph- Oh, first I set up a cigar store which wasn't very sue- cessful on account of John Steichen's latest invention. I suppose you've read of his combination cigar-cigarette sold at such a low price? Mary Ellen-'tYes, one reads that ad in all the magazines. Ralph- IVhen the C. K A. gave up their train service and sub- stituted the aerial route, I got this job. I find it thrilling. Have you seen any more of the old gang? Before the question could be answered a be-spectacled person en- tered the station and said, 'tHi, Ralph. Is the air-bus on time today? Ralph-tin true old-friend stylel-'tDark clouds around St. Louis will make it about twenty minutes late. Look whom we have with us, Ada, after all these years. II91'9,S Mary Ellen. She just blew in from the West. Ada turned quickly and looked at the lady standing near the ticket office. Is it really you, Mary Ellen? I'm so glad to see you. You're just the same as ever. Mary Ellen-HIV hy, Ada Anderson! VVhat are you doing? Sit down and let's talk. WVe have plenty of time until the next plane comes. Ada-'tYes, we can say lots in twenty minutes. I've something I know you'll just love to hear. It's about Leland Mamer. He de- cided Campus was too small for him so he went to Chicago. You know how he always preferred curly headed girls? He has started a musi- cal show-girls with curly hair are the only ones admitted. He's giv- ing Flo Ziegfeld serious competition, I hear. Ralph- Gee, that show 'The Brown Girl' is the best I've seen in a long time. Say, Ada, what do you hear from Alva? 1927 THE RUDDER Page 27 Ada-HCh, he's still in Cheyenne. I got a picture from him to- day. Here it is. He's all dressed up in white trousers and a swallow- tailed coat, making a stump speech. You know he volunteered to handle the political campaign for George WVick, who aspires to be the next president. He 's using the eighteenth amendment as his political issue. Mary Ellen- I hope he gets it. But tell me, have 11one of the old gang stayed in Dwight? How about Raymond Nelson and James Norris, the inseparables ? H Ralph lgrinningj- Raymond bought out the Hodel store, re- modeled it, and is doing very nicely. Hazel Hanson is his private secretary. Some class, eh? Ada Clocking at the magazine she had in her hand when she en- tredj- What's this? CReadsl H 4How I learned to spell and write correctly in a week' by James Norris, Author of Norris's Handbook of Spelling, and James never could read his own writing. Mary Ellen-'tNo one has mentioned the girls as yet. VVl1at have they been doing Ralph fin a jocular wayj-'tThey haven't all remained old maids like you two. Both smiled good naturedly. Mary Ellen- Cf course, I've read Margaret Rabe's latest novel. Critics say her style resembles Poe. I suppose that's a result of study- ing Poe in English IV, in D. T. H. S. Ada lrefiectinglyj--UYes, I believe though, I was more impressed by Theresa Costello's ' 'Tis Better to Remember than to Forgetf It's written in such a sentimental, touching style, I 'm going to buy several copies to give to the Seniors in my English Class. Just think! they are the class ofI9-15 of D. T. H. S. Ralph tinterupting herl- Look out the window. Ch! you didn't see her but I am sure it was Virginia Kern. You know she married a Frenchman and went to France to live. He died recently and now she 's back in Dwight to set up a French shop. Mable Strufe is going to be her head mannikin-so papers state. Mary Ellen llaughingl- Goodness, I was so surprised at the size of Dwight. I saw Bill Gregory down on the street corner in uni- form, stick and all, regulating traliic. They tell me the children around town call him Old Bill. I had to stop to ask him the way to the station. Just imagine, I got down town and got lost in Dwight! Of course, we talked a few minutes. He told me Clarence Roeder, a cele- brated lawyer, passed through town a few days ago going to Boston. Ada-'fReally. You know Irene Baker has married a prosperous farmer and is living a couple of miles east of Dwight. Ralph- How about Stanton Mamer, Robert Perschnick, and Ralph Pratt, my old friends? Mary Ellen- Ralph Pratt is a druggist in Denver, Col., now. Ada- Stanton and Robert haven't separated. Robert is a very clever cornetist and, with Stanton at the piano, they are a leading vaudeville team, calling themselves 44W3HdQI'lHg' VVonders. They're Q77 Page 28 THE RUDDER 1927 making quite a hit, I think. I hope I'll get to hear them before they retire. t'Ralph- A fellow came in here not long ago. He was going back to Florida. He talked a while. Then he happened to mention some of the heroic work of one of the life guards down thereg said the guard's name was Thomas McGuire. It seems that Thomas wanted a rest after three years of football so he went down to Palm Beach. Walking along the beach one day, he saw the pet dog of a beautiful young girl floundering in the waves. Tom rushed in, saved the dog, and since then has done regular life-guard work. Say, did you see Gin Geis while you were in town? Mary Ellen- No, but I heard she is the president of the VVom- an's Club of Dwight. She's the very life of all Dwight's social affairs. They told me her husband is a retired merchant. Ada- I heard that Alice VVylie and some one from Pontiac started a dancing school there. It's very successful. Henrietta Nies- sen is the head instructor. They specialize in the waltz and two step. Do you remember when we were in school, how dead those dances were? Then everyone was trying to do the 'Charleston' or 'Black Bottom? Ralph- Yes Say, Mary Ellen, had you heard that Lysle Dixon has a flourishing business in Odell. Immediately after graduation he taught physics for a few years, and understanding so well the Laws of the Pendulum, he gave up teaching and is now manufacturing grandfather clocks. I' Ada- Remember LaVerne Brownsey? He married years ago and is now living in Chicago. He used to be quite the sheik until he met this lady from Chicago, who was immensely rich and, do you know, he says it was a case of love at first sight! Mary Ellen- And Virginia Haynes?,' Ralph-'fLast I heard of her she was acting as a French inter- preter some place in Asia. Ada- How about Harold Grush? Ralph-4'He has a blackberry farm northwest of Dwight. He's getting along nicely. You know Izetta always thought a woman was wasting her talent in a home. I wasn't surprised to hear she became speaker in the House. I hear that her powers of argumentation are simply wonderful. Mary Ellen- I haven't been in Dwight for so long. I want to know who constructed that beautiful bridge over Gooseberry Creek? Ralph-t'Edwin Fieldman, he's a well-known contractor? Ada-'tDo you remember Gertrude Rhode and Ruth Reimer? After graduation both got positions in Joliet, where they worked a few years. But they are both married now. Gertrude's living in Chi- cago but Ruth is here in Dwight. Mary Ellen- Does Vic. Sondergaard still drive that old 4Leapin' Lena,' Ralph? Ralph- Vic! Say, I'll bet Vic wouldn't be able to see any of us 1927 THE RUDDER Page 29 now. He's in the movies in Hollywood. People say he is Rudolph Valentino, the second. Mary Ellen feager to know something of one of our most popular Seniorsj-t'VVhat ever became of Martha Nelson? Ralph- She's living in Mazon. You remember she was deter- mined on a business career but about two years ago she gave up a most wonderful position to marry an old sweetheart of hers. Ada- Did you know Lucille Spandet is still teaching school? She started in a country school but now she's teaching at Normal High. Mary Ellen- You remember that when Elizabeth Illeart was in college, she was captain of the Girl's Champion Basket Ball team? She specialized in athletics, and has been sport director at many of the leading universities. Ralph-'tVVho would ever have thought Edna Landers would be a nurse? She's a good one, too. She takes care of most of Doc. Von Qualen's patients. Mary Ellen-t'Doc. Von Qualen! Do you mean Harold? Ralph-4'Surely. I've been wondering about Charles Nelson. Heard anything from him? Mary Ellen-t'Say-let me tell you. I see him quite often. He's dean of men at the University of IVashington. He's a regular woman hater. He teaches some classes in English Composition and, they say, he is sure to Hunk every blonde girl in l1is classes. Ada-HSee that truck going by? Herman Chlendorf owns ten more just like it. He has a chain of bakeries, one in practically every big town around here, Reddick, Odell, Godley, and all over. IIe de- livers bakery goods in those trucks all through the country. Ada-t'The other evening I was trying to see what I could get over the radio when I heard a familiar voice. I waited until the an- nouncer gave the station. It was a station in Turkey, and Charles Steichen was giving the boys instructions in football. He's a coach at the American College of Turkey. Ralph- Did either of you girls happen to see the last number of 4The Prairie Farmer?' There's an article in it signed, Reuel Hoffman, Professor of Agriculture. University of Nome, Alaska. Mary Ellen-'4Oh! 'l'here's my plane. I'm sorry I have to leave. Adadttflh! we had a wonderful twenty minutes recallinc' 'ill our old classmates. Come to see us again, Mary Ellen. Mary lillen- If you ever come to Seattle. here's my address Qhanding cards to Ada and Ralphjf' All Aboard, called a voice outside. ' ' Good-bye. D 1 -.,T..,Q -.l Miss Johnson- Your English is bad. Do you make such mis- takes all the time? i Ken Maguire-'fI-I-guess I make 'em only when I talk. ,. 1 Mr. ICEldS'w'HVVl1Ht is the meaning of B. C? Charles Reeb-- They mean bout correct. Page 30 THE RUDDER 1927 Miss Poindexter- lVhat's wrong board ? , CLASS SONG School days-two such magic words lVhen we all feel so lonesome and blue. School joys-best we'ye ever had For they make each one of us feel so gla Tt's good-bye here, and good-bye there, lVhen we graduate. Good-bye teachers, good-bye all, lVe must find our fate. School mates, here's our farewell song. Please remember us all after we are gon Chorus WVe are leaving you now, Old Dwight Township High NVhere four years We'ye spent with you. From the knowledge we've gained Vtle will all Work for fame, And to you We will be true. Though the skies may be cloudy, Say, what do we care T? Vle will work all the harder, Our class of '27. So, we must say good-bye To Old Dwight Township High And our colors, Green and lVhite. Class mates, when this year is o'er lVe'll be lonesome as lonesome can be. lYhere, where, yes, where e'er we are, lVe hope one another we may see. lVe're parting now, we wonder how, The world each one may meet. Farewell classes, farewell school, Loyal we shall be. Dwight High, in thought we're with you In the mem'ries of days long gone by. Ruth Reimer. 7 Virginia Kern. lA.Q..., .... Susan Christman-' ' Poor writing. .......l,rf.T.... ., with the sentence on the Referee-4'Are you half back? Andy Jepsen-Creturning to gamej-- No, sir, I am all the way back. ' ' 1927 THE RUDDER Page 31 SENIOR ADVICE TO JUNIORS Most ignominious, nefarious, indolent, pretentious, ignoble Jun- iors, to you, we eminent, magnanimous, cogent, all-powerful Seniors condescend to give a few words of potent admonition. In the first place, you think you are too smart. Therefore we Seniors think that if Irwin Baker and Robert Hobbs would stop ang- ling' for grades and would stop trying to impress their teachers with their brilliance, they might be given grades that would make it pos- sible for them to receive a diploma next year. After we noble Seniors leave these portals of education, we are sure there will be many Juniors who will miss some of us very much, for example Andy Jepson. Wlho will he escort to and from the com- mercial room? And Charlotte, we think it best for you to turn your attentions to some Sophomore. However if that is not satisfactory to you and you feel the loss of our remarkable class is too great to bear, we suggest that our honorable President return for a commer- cial course. James Reynolds must certainly stop his boistrous conduct in the school room and follow the example of the quiet, demure, little Senior, YVilliam Gregory. Dude Thompson should cut his diet down from ten pancakes and five eggs for breakfast, one porterhouse steak, twelve potatoes, one loaf of bread and one pie for dinner, to a small piece of toast and a little tea once a day. XVe suggest to little Eloise Steichen that she eat more, so that in next year's Senior play she may be able to take the part of a real grown-up lady. Despite the fact that your class, on a whole, is a very stupid one, we Seniors must admit that you have a few basketball and football players. Robert Hobbs, through just plain stupidity, can manage to make a few baskets occasionally, and that awkward, overgrown boy called Norman Ambler only has to fall down on the football field to make you cry, '4lVhat a wonderful tackle. It may be a fact that one of your most ignoble class won the popu- larity contest at our carnival. However, you do not realize nor com- prehend that by determining to have a member of your class win, you practically donated fourteen dollars to the Senior Class. IVe, as a Senior class, most condescendingly thank you for your financial sup- port. LeRoy Jenkins, when racing to the commercial room, if you prac- tice picking up your feet you will be able to stand in an upright posi- tion. Such boistrous, obstreperous antics will not be fitting for a dig- nified Senior. lYe Seniors regret to inform you that although some of your in- genious class are able to go to class, they are not able to comprehend the questions and statements made by teachers and bright Seniors. In fact, the wisdom they hear just goes in one ear and out the other, en- countering not the slightest bit of intelligence on the way through. Page 32 THE RUDDER 1927 Listen to our generous counsel as we admonish you to eat more fish to strengthen your intelligence. We offer a ray of hope to the Juniors who were able to bask in the light of the second assembly this last year. To these, Ruth Roeder, Geneva Christopher, Charlotte Brown, VVilbur Brownsey and Ger- trude Armstrong, was given the marvelous and effective opportunity of decreasing their ignorance by observing the pun ftilious deportment of our meritorious assembly. Juniors, in parting, the class of 1927 wishes you to accept these words of advice as they are given, kindly and impartially, in the spirit of fun. May your Senior year be happy and successful-a record of memories that will be always cherished by you. JUNIOR REPLY TO SENIORS Most noble and exalted Seniors, we-the subservient, disgraced and humble J uniors-want to thank you most highly for the privilege of writing in your very wonderful annual, the Rudder. We, the Juniors, know that although you are nearly perfect we would like to make a few remarks which might help you in your future life. The Juniors will be very sorry to see their most noble and exalted higher classmen depart but, before you go, may we be permitted to tell some of our sincere feelings toward a few of you. First, of Eliza- beth VVeart, we beg to ask that she will leave our Junior boys alone. VVe implore her to go with the boys in her class and to spare our class- mates from becoming ensnared. Also if you think that a certain in- significant Junior should diet, may I ask, dear Seniors, what you would suggest doing with Tommy McGuire? The Junior class, as a whole, complain about the noise in the fourth hour study room. This is made by Seniors going up to the desk every two or three minutes to ask the advice of their dear sponsor. To whom will you take your troubles when you are out of school? The football season was wonderfully successful, due to our Sopho- more and Junior players. You poor Seniors had only four players, two of whom were out most of the year, and although you may boast the captain was one of your illustrious group, the honorable title was bestowed by the magnanimity of the Juniors and Sophomores. Notice that a member of our class is captain of the next year's squad. ln basketball, you were completely a failure. You didn't have one regular on the team, with the exception of lVlamer who, we admit, shared the captain's honor with a Junior. The Junior girls are much nicer than yours, the Senior president will admit that, and the popularity contest proved it. In outside activities much might be said of you, yet I shall be charitable. NVe, the Juniors, merely say that in operetta, debate and the plays we far outclassed the Seniors. You may boast of the high scholastic records of the members of your class but has your bright and shining light, Mary Ellen Thomp- 1927 THE RUDDER Page 33 son, a higl1er average than our star, Irwin Baker? In fact, let me give you some general statistics: On the debating teams, there were three Juniors and one Senior, on the basketball team, one Senior and eight Juniors, and in Glee Club, seven Seniors and nine Juniors. As a result may we humbly lower our unworthy selves down to the very dust in subservient acknowledgment of the noble achieve- ments of your class. . Let me thank you for the pleasure and honor you afford me at this time, and may I close by offering you the sincere good wishes of the class of 1928, the good-for-nothing Juniors. Q.. ..- PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT By Bill Gregory Original cost of lolly pop ............. 3.025 5 nights in detention, 3 hours at 200 .... .60 Total cost ..................... .625 Total benefit .. . .001 Total loss ....................................... 3.624 i- GENTLEMEN IYIIO PRICFIC Victor Sondergaard Dude Thompson Irwin Baker Charles Nelson Jimmy Reynolds Mr. Seims Mr. Flads Clarence c Roeder Cyril Finnegan R BLONDES 4'Wl1z1t is a good cure for love sickness, asked Irwin Baker. Dude Thompson-t'Stick your head in a barrel of water three times and only take it out twice. ......h.Q.. . Pupil-'4But I don 't think I deserve a zerof? 'lleacher- Neither do I, but it is the lowest mark I can give. ..Q1,. George Orr-'tVVhy do you compare your grade to German money? Pete Long- Because it's a low mark. .-mm-Q.-i. 77 Mr. Gundy- IVhat is the difference between H20 and II2SO-1 Charles Nelson-t'Life and death.', Q.T.-.1 Mr. Eads-HName one of the ships of Columbusf, Dorothy Dodd-' ' Hardship. ' ' xx Z L Zv 192? THE RUDDER Page 35 DWIGHT 'tDwight-Dwight! Next stop is Dwightnwso called the porter, as the Chicago 8 Alton train crossed the New York Central tracks. As this was my destination, my attention was immediately drawn to my surroundings. My first glimpse of this town was most pleasing, streets and homes appeared well-kept and prosperous. The train stopped and I found myself on the station platform, in front of a low, rambling, picturesque building situated in the center of a small park. This building was the depot, and upon questioning and examining I found that it had been built in 1893. I learned that there was a branch of the Chicago 8 Alton, running from here to Peo- ria. These tracks were on the west side of the depot, while the main- line was on the east. As I glanced about me, I noticed several neat-looking business places, and so, after learning that I had plenty of time to wander around, I decided to visit and study every store that I possibly could. These places attracted my attention for some unknown reason. Per- haps, it was on account of their neatness. Anyway, I soon found my- self crossing the street. No doubt, everyone knew I was a stranger in this town, because I stared and asked questions about every store I saw. Looking north, I saw at the end of the street, a very large red brick building. As I drew nearer, I saw, in huge letters t'United States Veterans' Hospital No. 533' Yes, I had heard of this place many, many times, and indeed, I was greatly interested in it. It was very large, having the capacity of two hundred-twenty-five. The building was formerly owned by the Leslie IC. Keeley Co., but in 1923 the Government purchased it, and since then it has been a hospital. I noticed several men going in and out, and took it for granted that they were patients. The Hospital has at present seventy-eight soldiers, who later may be discharged when cured to return to their homes. There are five doctors, one dentist, and eight nurses who care for their patients in the finest way possible. The ofhcers at present are: Dr. F. M. Cordon, Medical Cfiicer in Charge, Dr. C. IV. Mehlhop, Assistant Medical Otlicer, Drs. F. C. Cassidy, A. P. Chadbourne, and Forest M. Evans, IN'ard Surgeons, Dr. Carl S. Klinkert, Dental Surgeon, Jas. G. Talliaferro, Business Mana- ger, Thos. S. Alexander, Property Custodian, Clara M. Quinlan, Chief Nurse, Blanche K. Cayne, Chief Dietitian, Virginia P. IVentworth, Assistant Chief Aid, Anna M. Hargent, Aid 0. T., Bernadine Murray, Red Cross, Mrs. Georgiana Cook, Red Cross Director and Recrea- tional Director. Employed as stenographers are Misses Avilda Smith, Frances Ketcham and Iiucile Smith. There are also twelve orderlies and porters, and fourteen cooks, waitresses, and helpers. Through the endeavor of the Red Cross Department, entertain- ments are given, frequently, for the patients. These entertainments given by local people and folks from adjoining towns have a very bene- ficial effect on the morals of the patients. Page 36 THE RUDDER 1927 There is a very interesting department in this concern, in which the soldiers make useful articles, which are for sale to the public. This low, gray building, with all the vines growing on it, has two doors. VVhich one shall I go in? I guess it'll be the Bank first, and then I'll go into the Real Estate Office. This bank, I learned, was organized and opened for business on February 1, 1906, chiefly through the efforts of Frank L. Smith, who has been President of the First National Bank since the date of opening. It was the first banking institution in Dwight to be chartered by the National Government, and is now a member of the Federal' Re- serve System, as all national banks must be. This bank is now the largest banking institution in Livingston County. The original officers and directors were as follows: Frank L. Smith, President, Curtis J. Judd, Vice President, J. R. Oughton, Vice President, John J. Doherty, Cashier, Edw. M. Hoffman, Asst. Cash- ier., while the directors were: F. L. Smith, Chas. L. Romberger, Curtis J. Judd, Jos. Miller and R. S. Ludington. The present officers, however, are: F. L. Smith, President, John J. Doherty, Vice President, J. H. Oughton, Vice President, Edw. Hoff- man, Cashier, Jens J. Spandet and Frank A. Haise, Asst. Cashiers, and Mrs. Delford Brust and Miss Harriet Haise, stenographers. It is a very prosperous looking place, indeed, and the adjacent room looks equally as interesting. It is the Real Estate Office. Already I see two stenographers hard at work. This is a very cozy place and I must learn all about it. This present business is one of the oldest established in Central Illinois. J. C. Hetzel first started the business in Dwight shortly after the Civil WVar and continued it until the early 80,s, when Mr. Chas. L. Romberger became a partner, running under the name Hetzel and Rombergerj' until the former member of the firm retired. The business was continued by Mr. Romberger until 1896. He then joined in partnership with Mr. Smith. Mr. Romberger then retired in 1902 to become associated with the L. E. Keeley Co. The law, loan, land and insurance business has since been conducted by Mr. F. L. Smith. The following are employes: Misses Clara Rosendall and Ger- trude Dieter, Mr. C. J. Ahern, Mr. Hans Beyer and Mr. Albert Lower, Sr. I hate to leave this place, but I can't stay all day, or I won't get any sight-seeing done at all. Next on the list is the Dwight Post Office. The first Post Office was located in the place where Seymour's Drug Store now stands. Twenty-seven years ago it was moved to its present location. It opens at 7:30 in the morning and closes at 6 o'clock at night. Mail is dispatched at eight intervals during the day. The Postmaster is Mr. Jas. E. Seabert, while Mr. Earl B. Losee is his assistant. The following three are clerks: Messrs. Chas. Bowers, Otto B. Mickelson and Elmer Smith. 1927 THE RUDDER Page 37 Three carriers distribute mail in the city and tive in the country. The city carriers are: Messrs. Elmer Fedderson, Thorwald Tosteson, Alvin Sondergaard, and Andrew Peterson is a substitute. The rural carriers are: Route 1, Merlin Sandhamg Route 2, Oarl Jensen, Route 3, Gene Hamilton, Route 4, Jas. Telford, Route 5, Chris Fi. Steger. Oh, I see a stairway-I guess I'll investigate. First, I see Dr. E. R. IVeart, Dentist. I shall visit his office, even though I don't want a tooth pulled. On October 5, 1897, Dr. IVeart located in the Kepplinger Bldg., on Mazon Avenue, having bought out Dr. Florence Thompson. He was there for eight months, and then moved to the Mazon Hall Bldg., which was at that time the Mazon Hotel. He stayed in that building for nine years, when on March 1, 1906, he moved into the rooms he is now occupying. Dr. Vlfeart has been a dentist in Dwight for nearly thirty years. Now, for the other office. Oh! This is the office of O. H. Barr, Physician. Dr. Barr began practicing medicine in Dwight in 1882. At that time his office was located on East Street. In 1884 he bought a drug store in the Haggerty Bldg., where the Brorsen Variety Store now stands. Several years later, he moved to the building where he is now located. In partnership with a man named Davis, he bought the drug store that O'Malley LQ Stitzer now own. Dr. Barr then sold out, as he wanted to devote all his time to his practice. He has had a continuous practice in Dwight for 44 years. Next comes a drug store. Oh! Yes! O 'Malley 8: Stitzer's. This drug store has been in the hands of many people. Mr. Baker, Dr. Barr, Dr. Barr and Mr. Davis, Mr. Beltzhoover and then in 1911 it was bought by Mr. John O'Malley. In 1919, Mr. Laurie Stitzer moved here and entered into partnership with Mr. O'Malley, forming the O 'Malley K Stitzer Drug Store. This store started as a very small shop with only a few drugs and has grown to be one of the largest drug stores in Livingston County. It specializes in drugs, ice cream, and candy. The following are em- ployees: Jas. Lawler, Francis Mlest, and Nicholas Nelson, allof Dwight. Here is the Jordan, Deal anal Ball Grocery Store. It was formerly owned by P. D. Kern, who, after owning it for many years, in 1926 sold it to these three men from Morris. Next comes the Schlote Pool Room. I won't go in there, because already I see several men in there, but I will go in the Star and Herald Office for a minute. ' They tell me that the first paper was published in Dwight on May 5, 1868. This was called The Star and was six inches by nine inches in size. It was edited by Chas. L. Palmer. On April 3, 1885, The Dwight Stair was published. In 1889, Mr. IV. G. Dustin bought the paper. On November 1, 1905, Mr. Allan S. Holbrook became connected with the paper, which is now HThe Dwight Star and Herald. On July 1, 1918, it was incorporated and is now conducted under the name Dustin 8: Holbrook. Page 38 THE RUDDER 1927 The paper has increased in size and is widely distributed. Every month a patriotic paper, t'The Banner, is printed. This business specializes in outside printing as well as these papers. The following are employees: Misses Jean M. Thole, Drea H. Johnson, Helen Long and Constance Taylor, and Messrs. Arthur B. Tock, Frank M. Klein, Rudolph Kepplinger, Ejnar Anderson and Irvin Stallman. After viewing the linotype, machinery, etc., 1'll next visit the Blackstone Theatre-Dwight's only picture house. The Dwight Opera House was built in 1902 and was directed bythe Orr Bros., until the time of the fire, which occurred in December, 1919. It was immediately rebuilt and leased to Mr. O. J. Allardt, under its new and present name. Later it was owned and directed by A. B. McCollum. XYhen Mr. McOollumIeftl'o1' Hoopeston, January 1, 1926, Mr. Milton Beyer was left in charge, and kept this position until April 4, 1926, when Mr. Arthur Tock succeeded him as manager. Following are the present employees of Mr. McCollum: Mr. Arthur Tock, Manager, Mr. Rupert Goodman, Asst. Manager, XVil- liam Blaine, Cashier, WValter Miller, Projec- tionist, Mrs. Electa Connor, Pianist, VVilliam VVest Janitor, Hazor Smith, Lysle Dixon and Charles Hubert, ushers. At times the management employes these orchestras: Harriet Sweetls and Heinies, of Joliet, Ill., and Virginia Osborne's and Jake Olaudin's of Pontiac, Ill. They have the highest class of movies and good entertainments. I wisl1I could have an evening here and attend a show, but-ll Here 's the 1Vestern Union Telegraph and Express Oliice. Mr. James Metta is express agent and Mrs. Fannie Mosher is telegrapher and Mr. Arthur Kern is expressman. Neat looking office, indeed. Oh! here's the Newsstand. I must get a magazine in here, so my ride on the train won 't seem so long. The Park News Depot was started in the Post Office Bldg. by a man named Mr. Hutchinson, in 1889. In 1895, during some political mix-up the Postmaster put him out of the building. The town took up a collection and built a stand for him on the R. R. property. In 1905, the B. R. was going to change its course, and the property Mr. Hutch- 1927 THE RUDDER Page 39 inson's building was on was wanted, so he then moved into the build- ing on the site of the First National Bank. In 1906 a man by the name of Butler bought the stand for 3-3300. Ile moved it down to where it now stands. Butler took a partner, Opdike, in 1907, and during the latter part of that year sold it to him. In 1908, Opdike sold it to Messrs. Otto Mickelson and I. H. Baker, who were at that time working in the Post Cliice. They sold it to Messrs. Harry Adams and Tracy Orr in 1910, who, in turn, sold it to 'Wayne Vickery in 1916. Mr. Vickery sold it to Mr. A. I. Graves in 1923, and he sold it, in 1926, to its present owner, Mr. L. A. Hansen. Mr. Hansen has but one employee who is Mr. Lionel Snyder. This stand specializes in magazines, papers, confec- tionery and cigars. VVell, I've got my magazines, so I'd better skip on and visit the next place. Ch! This is the Cozy Hat and Gift Shop. VVhat a cozy little place it is, too. Miss Agnes Michaelson opened up the shop in November, 1925. She handles a complete line of hats for women and children, and also, has gifts for every occasion for both grown-ups and infants. In her employment is Mrs. Ben C'Connor. Next door is the Progressive Shoe Store, and I must visit that even if I can't afford to buy any new shoes. This store was started in Dwight on April 4, 1921, in the place where the Christiansen Tailor Shop now stands. In March, 1924, the shop was moved to its present location, next door to its former location. The present store has grown to be about nine times as large as the first. Mr. Arthur Maison- neuve and his brother, Armand, run the store. Mr. Maisonneuve came to Dwight a total stranger, and the growth of the store, he believes, is due to the quality, service and courtesy shown to the patrons. Next is the Christiansen's Tailor Shop-owned by Mr. Chris Christiansen. I don't need anything repaired so I guess I won't stop. I see a. garage at the opposite corner, the C. 85 M., according to the sign. As I'm riding on the train, I really have no excuse, such as buying a new tire or getting a gallon of gas, but nevertheless, I'm go- ing to cross the street for it looks like a mighty fine garage. The C. X M. Motor Sales Co. was founded in 1920 and is located at the corner of Chippewa St. and Prairie Ave. In 1924, Mr. C. D. Pierce took over the management. At present the firm is handling the following makes of automobiles: Studebaker, Jordan, Nash, and Chevrolet. This is also a service station for the highest grade of automobile accessories. The help consists of Jas. Silke, salesman, Arnold Kepplinger and Maurice Iiaubhan, mechanics, and Ike Fischer, nightman. Now, where do I go? Oh! there's an office over there. I'll cross the tracks and visit the 'tother side of town now. This is the oliice of Earl N. Hager. Geo. Z. Flagler started this lumber yard in 1875. In 1914, it was sold to Mr. Hager. This firm specializes in building materials and coal. The business is steadily increasing under the management of Mr. Page40 THE RUDDER 1927 Hager. The three employees are: Andrew Skow, Joseph Austin and Herman Krug. People certainly do not need coal on a day like this. My! I am warm. VVell, look at the Garages! This looks like Michigan Avenue, with all these garages. The first one is the Ford Garage, operated under the management of Mr. J. E. Ferguson, L. Burton Orr founded the business in 1910. It was taken over by the Ferguson Motor Sales in 1912. They handle Fords exclusively, also tractors and implements. Employees of Mr. Ferguson are: Miss Catherine Bannon, stenog- rapher, Lazern Crittenwise, foreman, Clifford WVyne, Ernest Miller and James Bannon, mechanics, Horace Houck, tractor salesman, Roy Olson, salesman, and Chas. Taylor is janitor. L. Burton Orr started in the law business in 1903. His offices are above Ferguson's Garage. Here is the plumbing shop owned by Jos. lil. Eyer. I haven't time to stop for a lengthy interview, or I won't get around the whole town. Well! VVelll Here's another garage. This one is the YV. G. Short Garage. In 1909, Mr. Short and his son started a garage at 115 E. Chippewa Street, the present location. They now use it for storage purposes. In the garage is a large display room and radio shop. Mr. Leslie Short, in 1925, patented a circuit for a radio, with which he has had great success. His radio is known as the U X Badio and there are several distributed among Dwight people. Next on East Main Street, I see the Conway Cafe, owned by -Miss Catherine Conway. It was known as the Saratoga Restaurant for many years, and was located on S. Franklin Street. In the latter part of 1926, the name and location were changed. Miss Mary Brown is waitress. It makes me so hungry, but I can't stop. Oh! here's another restaurant, and I'm still hungry. This one belongs to the Crandall brothers-Charles, Ollie and Henry. Next is the Christiansen Quality Bakery, owned by Millard Chris- tiansen. The employees are: Miss Selicia Corrigan, clerk, Arthur Christiansen as baker, assisted by Millard Christiansen. IVhat a beautiful ring! I wish I might have it, but no day- dreams! This is the Erst jewelry store I've seen in Dwight, and it belongs to Mr. lil. B. Lewis. Mr. Lewis came to Dwight in 1888, and worked for Mr. J. C. Lewis. Ten years later, 1927 THE RUDDER Page 41 in 1898, he started in business for himself in the building now occu- pied by Marvin Smith. In 1903 he built the present store, and he is assisted in business by his son, Harold. Here's the Thompson Cash Grocery. This grocery was begun in the present location in 1923. In 1925, a special department was added which consisted of the meat market. The force is composed of: Thomas Thompson, Geo. Knudsen, Harry Clausen, VV. R. Cryer, Floyd Kanne, Mable M. Stallman, J. J. Knudsen and John Steichen. Next, I see The Frances Hotel, a pleasant looking place. Mrs. Frances Plumley opened this hotel on July 28, 1922. Misses Grace Glenn, Nellie Pope, and Anna Broderson are the only employees, in addition to Mrs. Plumley and Mr. Henry Judge. IVl1en the Frances opened, it was operated without a coffee shop, but later a delightful one wa.s added. Here is another Bakery, which belongs to Mr. Gus Chlendorf. In 1907, Mr. Ohlendorf purchased the bakery and restaurant formerly owned by L. Reeder. At that time the business was next to the Dwight Star and Herald oilice. In 1922, the establishment moved into its pres- ent location. The force consists of Clarence Vfest, Oscar Nelson and Lionel Snyder, bakers, Miss Ella Holzhauer, clerk, and Herman Ch- lendorf assistant clerk. I'm so hungry, I guess I 'll just have to have a cream puff. M'1n! It's good. Here's Seabert's Clothing' Store. Business was first started in March 1910, by IV. S. Carey and J. E. Seabert. The Burke Bldg., now occupied by Christiansen's Bakery, was built at that time for them. In the summer of 1914, Mat Carey and Elmer Seabert joined the firm. The business of Israel Mayer and Sons, of Morris, Ill., was purchased and the two stores were operated under the same name-Carey X Seabert, with Mat Carey and Fi. M. Seabert in charge of the Morris store and IV. S. Carey and Jas. Seabert in charge of the store in Dwight. About one year later, the business was divided, Sea- bcrt Brothers keeping the Dwight store and the Carey Brothers the store in Morris. In 1918, the business was moved from the Burke Bldg. to its present location in the I. O. O. F. Bldg., and is under the man- agement of Elmer M. Seabert. IVell, here is the second jewelry store-Roeder's. In 1899, Mr. NV. D. Roeder bought the store and business of J. S. Gardinier and two years later purchased the interest of V. S. Vifright. In 1904, Mr. Roeder was appointed Oiiicial IVatch Inspector of the C. 8 A. Railroad, which position he still holds. Mr. Roeder specializes in jewelry, greet- ing-cards, mottos, pictures and he aims to satisfy his customers. IIis only employee is M r. Milton Beyer. IIere's the first barber shop that I've seen. This was started in 1912, and is owned by Messrs. Steve Zappa and Anton Diefeubach. At present there are four barbers: Messrs. Steve Zappa, Anton Diefen- bach, Jolm McDonald and VVm. Gibson, all of Dwight. Page 42 THE RUDDER 1927 And here is Sodini 8: Company, o w n e d by Messrs. Fred Sodini and Joseph Migliarini. The business was first located in the Keppliu- ger Block, where the Vulcanizing Shop now stands. It was movejl in 1911. to 124 F. Main St.,its present location. They specialize in home-made candies, which certainly look very tempting. Now, I see a Variety Store, and of course, I must visit it. This store was opened by Mr. Brorsen on March 26, 1926. Miss Hazel Hanson works there after school hours, and also, Miss Ina Neth. Mr. and Mrs. Hans Hansen are the regular employees. Here's a door, I'll go in, but I'm sure I don 't know where I'rn go- ing or what I'm going to see. Oh! C. H. Thompson and I. H. Baker. I'll visit Mr. Thompson nrst, I guess. ln 1904, Clyde Il. Thompson began his career as a lawyer with Mr. Ketcham, having offices over Van Ema.n's store. He later moved to rooms over what is now Cran- dall's Restaurant. llis present offices are alzove Brorsen's Variety Store on li. Main Street. The growth of his business has increased about 20 per cent each year. Employed as his stenographer is his daughter, Miss Mary Jane. Now, I guess Mr. Baker will be next on the list. His business is that of Real Estate, Investment, and Insurance. The business was started in 1895 by J. NV. Baker. In 1916, Mr. I. H. Baker, present head of the business, took over the agency of Union Central Life Insurance Company of Cincinnati. In 1917 he purchased the insurance business of J. IV. Baker and merged it with his own. In 1926, Mr. Baker acquired the Fire Insurance Agency of the late Mr. Geo. L. Taylor and T. E. 'Weary. Oh! Now I see another door and it says, HA. Ticrimn, Ilcntisff, In 1916, Dr. Tiernan began his practice as a dentist over what is now Ura.ndall's Restaurant. At the present time his ofhce is over Bror- sen's Variety Store. Seymour's Drug Store is next, I guess. It was started in 1866 by Geo. A. Seymour, after his discharge from the Union Army. He start- ed on Mazon Avenue, on the site of the Von Qualen Furniture Store. In the great fire that swept Dwight in 1871, his building was burned down. He then re-opened his business where the Public Service Com- pany's office is now. In 1899, the store was moved to where it now stands and is conducted by Mr. R. V. Seymour. Miss Helen Green and Ralph Pratt are Mr. Seymour's only employees. 1927 THE RUDDER Page 43 Here is the Bank of Dwight. This is an attractive looking build- ing and looks as though it would be a mightily interesting place. In 1855, the Bank of Dwight was founded as a private concern by David McNVilliams, on the site where it is now situated. On October 26, 1906, it was incorporated into a state bank. In 1910, the bank moved to where Reeb's Shoe Store is now while the present bank building was in process of construction. In 1911 it moved back to its former location. The President of the bank is Edward Mc1Nilliamsg Vice President is John McVVilliamsg Charles McWilliams is Vice President, the Cashier is Louis A. Vtfeickerg Harold West and Angus Lower, Assist- ant Cashiers, Miss Dorothy Jenkins is Stenographer. Here are some steps. I'll climb them and see what's up-stairs. Oh! A Hat Shop, owned by M. lil. Barnum. Mary Barnum entered the employ of Miss Lizzie Berger, who conducted a millinery store in the building now occupied by L. R. VVheatley, in the early part of 1885. After working four years, Miss Barnum worked in Sullivan, Ill., for one season. Upon returning to Dwight, she worked one year for Miss Fenn. After working for Miss Berger again for two years, Miss Berger sold out to Miller Bros., leaving Miss Barnum in charge of the Millinery Department. She remained there for seventeen years. On July 19, 1909, she embarked in business for herself in the rooms over the store formerly owned by Herman Deutsch, now the Frances Hotel. On July 12, 1912, Miss Barnum moved to the rooms over Van Eman 85 Sondergaard's store, where she carries a splendid line of millinery. Now, I'll go down and visit this Dry Goods Store. J. L. Van Eman and S. H. Sondergaard started in the dry goods business in the Mickelson Block on March 1,1902. In 1908 they moved into their present location. Mr. Sondergaard died in April, 1916, and the firm continued with Mrs. Marie Sondergaard as partner, until 1920, when Mr. S. Dixen Sorensen was taken into partnership. The firm now consists of Mr. Van Eman, S. Dixen Sorensen and Mrs. Marie Sondergaard. The store force, at present, is Mr. J. L. Van llhnan, Mr. S. Dixen Sorensen and Edgar B. Mathieson, and Misses Gcncvieve Haggerty and Florence Foersterling. Next is Nelson's Grocery Store. On June -L, 1900, Nelson Bros. bought out Scott 85 Spencer, and started business in a small frame building, where the Norris Variety Store formerly stood. Later, they moved into the building L. R. Wheatley' now occupies. At the death of Mr. Manning Smith, of the firm of McVVillianis 8: Smith, Martin and Albert Nelson bought the latter's grocery stock. In addition to the owners, Mr. NV. C. Bell is found in this store always ready to serve the public. The continued success of this store for twenty-six years has been built on the sloganwHThe Best Gro- ceries for the Least Money. Now here is another door. I'll go up and investigate. This is Dr. VV. R. Carlin's office. After graduating from the American School Page 44 THE RUDDER 1927 of Osteopathy at Kirksyille, Mo., he came to Dwight in February, 1916. Dr. Carlin has practiced osteopathy ever since his graduation, except the years during the W'orld Vllar, when he was enlisted in the U. S. Army. Here's another millinery shop, and this is called the Grace Hat Shop, and is owned by Mrs. IValter Rowland. Mrs. Rowland at present has no help. And here is another oliice. Dr. F. W. Brown, a physician and surgeon, came to Dwight fourteen years ago and has practiced here ever since. His office is above Frank Reeb 85 Sons' store. Before com- ing here, Dr. Brown was surgeon at the Alexian Bros. Hospital, Chi- cago, Ill., and he was also Assistant Superintendent of Iowa State Hospital at Knoxville, Iowa. Well, here I am looking at tl1e attractive window display of Frank Reeb 8: Sons' Shoe Store. This harness and shoe store was first set up in the building which is now called the Legion Cafe in 1886. From there it was moved to the location now occupied by Sodini's Ice Cream Parlor. Fifteen years ago, this business was moved to its present site. Lester and Fred Reeb are now managing the business. Next I see Miller Bros. Sz Sons' Store. IVhy, this is a double store, having a 1nen's clothing section, in ad- dition to dry goods and ladies ready -to - wear. This business was start- ed in 1874. The fol- lowing are employees: Mrs. Myrtle Magorian, Messrs. A. L. Bump and Nllalter Roeder, clerks, Miss Hazel Gruslnbookkeeper. Mr. Joseph Miller, Harry and Max Miller also work in the store. Employed as tailors are, Messrs. Carl Erickson and Oscar Tunberg. Now I see C. M. Baker K Son's Furniture Store, which is the oldest furniture store and undertaking establishment in Dwight, established by I. H. Baker in 1866 on the present site. It has been en- larged three times, in 1880, 1890 and 1911. The present employees, assisting the proprietor, Mr. Roy M. Baker, are as follows: Misses Helen M. Patterson and Ella Jeffries, and Messrs. Jas. Burns and Ben Stren. Now comes Moffatt's Meat Market, which is run by the Moffatt brothers, Thomas, Frank and Joseph. Mr. Archie Smith is the only employee. 1927 THE RUDDER Q Page 45 Next door is the Marvin Smith Cigar Store. This store was con- ducted for several years by Mr. Edw. Smith, who in 1926 sold out to his son, Marvin. Mr. Clarence Nelson is the only employee. I see a barber shop next door. This is the Diefenbach, Mickelson Sz Co. Shop. In 1880, Tony Diefenbach bought Adam Dernback's bar- ber shop. In 1910, Mr. Andrew Mickelson went into partnership with him, in 1919, Joseph Geis and Iildw. Hildreth, each bought a share in it and at the present time the business is owned by all four men. The shop which is located on E. Main Street, specializes in hair-cuts, bobs, shaves, shampoos, massages, singeing, tonics and mustache trims. The present barbers are: Messrs. Diefenbach, Mickelson, Geis, Hildreth, and Lawrence Finefield, of Odell. Ch, here's another meat market, and this one is Drew's, also known as The Fulton Meat Market. In 1895 Drew Bros. started the shop on Main Street. It is now owned by NV. R. Drew. Following are the employees: Miss Arta Drew and Messrslflarl Drew, Herbert Drew, Ilarry Ambler and Basil Ambler. llierels the Legion Cafe. I'm awfully hun- gry, but I must go on and visit the remain- ing stores. The Cafe is now owned and managed by Mr. Ernest Olson. Next is the L. R. NVheatley Grocery Store. In 1913, Mr. IVheatley bought out the business of Mr. George M. Kern. As the business grew very rapidly, more room was required, and in 1920 an addition was built to the building. The present force is composed of Mrs. Lura Morgan, Miss Minnie Foersterling, Louis Nelson, lVm. Gregory and Mr. lVheatley. Now comes Epstein's Clothing Store. A. B. lflpstein and his son, Nathan, started a clothing store on ld. Main St. in 1909. It is now conducted by Nathan Epstein, who has one employee, Miss Louise Anderson. Now, Illl go up these stairs and first visit the office of Dr. Burns, Dentist. Dr. J. J. Burns, upon graduating from the Chicago College of Dental Surgery in the Class of 1920, located at Villa Park, Ill. In February, 1921, he moved his office to Dwight and is now located at present in the Mickelson Building, on E. Main Street. Dr. Reynold's office is also up here and so I'll just visit his office, now. Miss Ida Stallman is his assistant and is always found in Dr. P. J. Reynolds' ofiice. Page 46 THE RUDDER 1927 Now comes the A. 8: P. Store, under the management of Mr. George Sorenson. The employees are Miss Elma Lydigson and Andrew Jepson. IVell! XVelll here is another Barber Shop. Mr. Chris Long started in business in Dwight in 1909, in the building' at the south end of Main Street. The business was moved to its present location in the Mickel- son Bldg. in 1911. In 1917, Mr. Ralph Long joined his father in busi- ness. Mr. Henry Doran, of Nevada, assists them on Saturdays. Last, but not least, is a tailor shop. Mr. Peter Knudsen moved to his present location two years ago. Mr. Knudsen specializes in dry- cleaning, pressing' and repairing' clothes. Iill go clown and see what's at the end of this street. Iilhyl It is another garage. Dwight, certainly, has plenty of garages. This is Boyer Bros. Garage. In 19113, Messrs. Ralph, lfllwood, and Clarence Boyer started in their garage business in a small wooden building. At present, Boyer's Garage is located in a large brick and steel building, at the corner of Franklin and Delaware Streets, and is considered one of the most up-to-date garages in Livingston County. They specialize in Buick and Dodge automobiles and accessories. The present employees are: Messrs. Frank and John Wveber and Miss Juanita Snyder. Yes, next is Blitstein's, and then comes the Clem Steichen Imple- ment Company. Business began in 1913 on the Steichen farm one and a half miles east of Dwight. In 1918, the business was moved to its present location on E. Delaware St. The John Deere line, with other lines of farm implements, are handled. The business is con- ducted by Mr. Steichen, with the assistance of Mr. Ir. G. Smith and C. J. Steichen, , Next is the H. M. Schroeder Repair Shop. Mr. Schroeder started as an employee in the Spencer Factory, where he worked for about twenty-six years. In 1911, he started up a business of his own on Ma- zon Avenue, that of a wagon repair shop. He continued this business until about 1913, when he moved to a place on E. Delaware St., where he has increased his business-place three times as large as the first. His special line of work, now, is auto repairing' and other miscellane- ous jobs. YVorking for him is Mr. Francis L. Martin. This place seems to be a Creamery, but it looks as though it was closed, so I'll hurry on. There are not any more buildings Cbusinessl on this street, so I'll go back to Franklin St., and visit the J. I. Orr Hardware Store. Mr. Rdw. Hodgman is the only employee. Now, next is Christiansen's Soft Drink Parlor, but I won it go in there, but I will visit the Public Service Company. In 1922 the Public Service Branch-house was first located on XV. Main St., and on October 1, 1925, the Company moved the business to the present location on Franklin Street. The Company specializes in giving the community all electric ap- pliances and service. Trouble calls are made at all hours of the day. The motto of the Public Service Company is to Satisfy the Custo- mer. The employees of the company in Dwight are: Mr. Iivm. Ilale, 1927 THE RUDDER Page 47 service man, Miss Aan Myrtle Brown, cashier, and Mr. Francis Duffy, salesman. Here 's another hard- ware store. In 1917, Messrs. Scott Sz Block purchased the hard- ware store that they now have, from Mr. Lars Larsen. To-day they have one of the leading hardware stores in Livingston County. Mr. Arthur Smith and Mr. Fred Ambler are the two employees. Upstairs is the office of Dr. F. M. Ilondan- ville. He graduated from the Hahnemann Hospital and College on June 1, 1912. He start- ed his practice in February of 1913, in his present location. Employed as his stenographer is Miss Lillie Larsen. This is Goodman's Dry Goods Store. This is also a double store. It is owned by Mr. Max Goodman 8 Sons. Miss Geraldene Edmunds is, at present, the only clerk. Up these stairs is llliner Christensen's Studio. I'm not going to have my picture taken, so I'll go on. Here is Frank Fratia's Shoe Repair Shop, and next door is Anderson's Supply Station, but I guess I'll have to go on. Oh! This is Frank Zappa's A ,W ,,,,.t A General Store and also a Garage owned by Mr. Zappa. This gar- age specializes in lIud- son and Essex Cars, also accessories and re- pairs. And next isthe Vil- lage Blacksmith! Mr. Eric Thomsen started in business in May, 1918, when he purchased the shop from the former owner, 'Walter Jensen. Since Mr. Thomsen has begun business, he has installed the following machines: a trip- hammer, band-saw, planer, and also a 5 h. p. electric motor, which has replaced the gasoline engine. This cute little store belongs to Mr. S. M. Hodel, who started in business in 1923. As this store is near the school it is very popular with the children who stop to buy candy. In 1925, Mr. Hodel added to Page 48 THE RUDDER g 1927 his stock, groceries. Raymond E. Nelson is his employee, and Mrs. Hodel assists her husband. Across the street is Hanlon's Poultry Shop, which is owned by Hanlon Brothers. This new building is the office and building of the Carl Tock Lum- ber Company. This Lumber Company began business in 1898. The business is owned and managed by the four brothers: John, Carl, Philip and Ernest Tock. And here is the Hans P. Rosendall Poultry House. It was started up by Mr. Orville Brown on the same location next to Christoph.er's Garage. On Nov. 17, 1921, Mr. Rosendall bought it from Mr. Brown. For the past three years Mr. Rosendall has had his stock hauled to Chicago by truck instead of by train. At present Mr. Ralph Miller is the only employee. VVell! Well! Here is another one of Dwight's numerous garages. This is Christopher's Garage, and is owned by Messrs. Henry and Carl Christopher. This garage handles Olds- mobile and Star Cars, and accessories and re- pairs. VVell, I guess this place is the Farmers' Co-operative Elevator, which was begun in 1912. At the present time, there are two ele- vators on the C. 81 A. and two on the New York Central, and one -G 1 in Gardner, all of which are under the management of Mr. Carl Schafer of Dwight. Mr. Leslie Beiswanger and Mr. Ben Booth operate the elevator in Gardner. The following are employees here in Dwight: Messrs. John Burger, John Nelson, Ernest Perschnick, NValter Schafer, and Miss Gertrude N. Ketcham is stenographer. Across the tracks, I see Reeb's Granite Works. This is owned and operated by Messrs. Edward and Charles Reeb. I can 't stop here, but 1'll go on and visit Paults Garage, right across the road. Mr. Paul Paulson started his garage about ten years ago in the rear of Chris- topher's Garage. Three years ago, 1924, he moved into the buildl ing on Mazen Avenue and Franklin Street. Mr. Paul Paulson han- dles the Oakland. Pon- tiac,VVillys-Knight and Overland Cars. He has ., V - 1927 THE RUDDER Page 49 a well equipped repair shop for automobiles. Employed here is Mr. Peter Burgwald, of Dwight. Here's the Dwight Battery Station, formerly owned by Mr. Louis A. Duay. He sold out in 1926 to Mr. Carl Paulson. Mr. Paulson sells radios, batteries and also charges batteiies, and handles radio acces- sories. In the rear of this station, Mr. Paulson's brother, Martin, has a yulcanizing shop. Mr. Martin Paulson is also owner of the Dwight Taxi. Here's Peter Tostesonts place. I haven't time to play cards, so I'll stop a few minutes at the Harding Inn, instead. In 1921, Mr. Angelo Sodini and Hugo Lama bought this place from Sodini K Co. Light lunches, confectionery, cigars are their speciality. This is now owned by Mr. Hugo Lama only. Here's another place, owned by Sandham and Tunberg. I won't go in there. Next is Scotty 's Auto Supply Company, owned by Messrs. Shirley Scott and Clarence Peterson. Ah! Ha! Here is Peter Beier's Pool and Billiard Hall. This is, I hear, where the D. T. H. S. boys spend most of their hours of leisure. I see several in there now. Here is the West Side Furniture and Undertaking Company. This was started in Dwight on October 19, 1906, by Mr. P. H. Von Qualen. y as There are now three fairly large display windows, with an en4 trance on the right side. The store is composed of four large rooms and a ware room. This is also an undertaking establishment. Mr. F. J. O'Connor is now Mr. Von Qua.len's partner. The employee is Mr. Peter Reimer. Mr. F. J. 0'Connor has f-harge of the radio and music department. Now, I must visit the churches, and other places of interest. But how'll I get to each one? I have it, Illl hire the Dwight Taxi for an hour or two. That'll be fun, indeed. I can get the taxi right back here at this store, I think. Yes, here it is. Yes, Mr. Taxi-driver, take me to all of Dwig'ht's interesting' places, will you, please? This is the Methodist Episcopal Church, on the corner of Mazon Avenue and Prairie Avenue. In 1855 an M. Church was started in the town of Dwight. At first there were not enough members to buy a church, so they met either at the home of Nelson Cornell, a log' school-house on Mazon Creek, or in the barn on Eber Steven's farm which was near the village. The lirst church building' was erected in 1858. In 1862-1865, the membership had increased so as to necessitate a two foot enlargement of the church. Page 50 THE RUDDER 1927 The number of members soon out-grew the church, so in 1867 an- other church was built on the site of the present church. This church was used until 1901 when it was decided that a larger church was needed. ln April, 1902, the present ediiice was ready for use. Rev. George Davies, the present pastor, has served the past five years. Right next-door is the new Public Library. It was dedicated October 12, 1926. The Dwight WVoman's Club sponsored the library, but they say that they never could have accomplished their task had it not been for the co-operation and whole-heartedness and support of the citizens. The club sponsored card parties, suppers, and many other affairs, in order to raise the money. The total amount raised was 957000, leaving about 5132000 still to be obtained. Individual contributions were as follows: Col. F. L. Smith, 351000, Mr. Edw. McW'illiams, 951000, Mrs. J. R. Oughton, 5lR1000, Dr. J. H. Oughton, 351000, Mr. Chas. Mcllllilliams, 515200, Mrs. Leslie E. Keeley, 35500, Major C. J. Judd, 5500, Philip Ahern Estate, 515100, and Mr. C. M. Baker, 9525. Many books have been donated, Mr. Dwight C. Morgan having presented a very rare and valuable history of Illinois. The M. E. and Congregational Church Sunday Schools have turned their libraries over to the Public Library. The library opened to the public on January 18, 1927, with Mrs. Clyde Martin as librarian. This is, in- deed, a beautiful place, and 1 should like to remain longer, but my taxi is patiently waiting. There are two churches on this corner of Xliashington and Dela- ware Streets. I'll go into this one lirst, I guess. It's the Congrega- tional Church, founded in 1866. The location has always been the same, but the church was rebuilt in 1907. The church has two hundred twenty-tive enrolled and has three outside activities, namely: The Senior Christian Endeavor, the Mission Study Club and the Ladies Benevolent Society. Rev. J. J. Schmidt has served as pastor for the past three years. Across the street is the Zion Evangelical Church. In 1853, one year before the town was founded, Evangelicals had found their way to Goodfarm, where they organized the Salem Evangelical Church. A few years later, they held religious meetings in Dwight at the home of Simon Winkler'. The German people of the community became so much interested in these meetings and the number of converts in- creased so rapidly that the Dwight Zion Evangelical Church was organized in 1862. The old church building was erected in 1872, and served the congregation until 1912, the date of the completion of the present building. - This church is an American-born church, full of Anierica's loyal and pioneering spirit. The present pastor is Rev. Paul E. Giese. All right, taxi, to the next church. Ch! this is St. Peter's Danish Lutheran Church, which was established March 14, 1876. Rev. J. A. lclejberg was then the minister. Plans for the building of a church were soon started and the church was completed on July 28, 1876. In 1927 THE RUDDER Page 51 1884, the old church was remodeled and a parsonage was built. In 1917, the present church was completed. In 1918, the congregation agreed to have English and Danish Sunday School and English church sei'- vices once a month. The approximate size of the congregation is -175. Rev. Svendt Kjaer is the present pastor. iVhere shall I go next? Ch! Out this road is the Country Club. And this is the Richard P. Morgan School, or the Hiivest Side School. This building has four rooms, the first, second, third and fourth grades. IYhat a pleasant looking little school it is, too. I want to see the Club house, but if I do, we'll have to hurry on, won't we? Ch! Such an attractive-looking Club house and an invit- ing golf course, too. The Dwight Country Club was organized December 24, 1913, with a membership of fifteen. Frank L. Smith was elected President and Mr. Edw. Mc1Villiams, Vice President, while Mr. J. J. Doherty was elected Secretary and Treasurer. The Club has been prosperous and now has a membership of sixty- three. Two years ago, a beautiful little Club house was erected. For the years 1926-1927, Mr. Orville Brown was elected President, and Mr. R. A. McClelland, Vice President, and Mr. Louis iiieicker, Secretary and Treasurer. All right, back to town, Mr. Taxi-driver. First, we'll visit the Catholic Church, on the corner of Mazon Ave. and VVashington St. Vilhen Mass was said for the early Catholics of Dwight, a priest came from Wilming'ton and said it in the old school house on the East side or in someone's home. Such were the conditions from 1858-1862. In 1861, the members decided to build a church. It was built on the present location. Neighboring priests came regularly and conducted the services. In August, 1867, Rev. Lamerance Dunne became the first resident priest. lile was succeeded by the following: the Reverends Hanley, Halpen, Recourvia, Belgania, Hedges, Moore, C'Brien, Egan, Power, Parker, and the present pastor, Rey. John Cummings. As time passed, the congregation grew, so the little church was not large enough to accommodate so many. In 1895, a new church was commenced, which was completed in 1896. This church is one of the lianclsomest churches in town. The interior is beautifully deco- rated. Now, we'll go to the Christian Science Church. This society was organized in May, 1924, as a. branch of t'The Mother Church, which was the first church in Boston, Mass. In December, 1924, the society purchased what was known as the old Presbyterian Church. This is a very interesting old building, because Edward VII, then the Prince of Wlales, worshipped in it during his stay in Dwight. Iiihy, right up this street is the Dwight Greenhouse, which is owned and operated by Mr. Moritz Zschau, and it is located on East IVaupansie Street. Mr. Zschau has been in the business, in Dwight, for six years. He has two greenhouses consisting of 7,500 feet of glass Page 52 THE RUDDER 1927 and specializes in flowers, more than in shrubbery. His wife assists him in his work Next comes the Emmanuel Lutheran Church located on East Mazon Avenue, I guess. The church was built in 1895 in Dwight. At that time Dwight was nothing but a swampy mud-hole. Before this church was built, the little school house was used for services. Rev. M. H. Mueller, the present pastor, has presided since 1914. The church has now a membership of 12112 and a Sunday school enrollment of 110. The organizations are, the Ladies Aid Society, American League, and the VValther League. Is this the Dwight Township High School? Oh! I would have forgotten it, I believe, if we hadn't passed it now. It was built in 1896, and recently an annex was added. It is a nice-appearing building, and I only wish I could have a minute or so to visit it, but I could not visit all the classes anyway. I almost had forgotten the Village Hall, too. Dwight, I learned, is a beautiful little town of two thousand two hundred and seventy- three inhabitants. One square mile of land is within the city limits. It has ten miles of paved streets and two State Highways, Route 4 and Route 17. It also has two grade schools, one high school, a twenty- acre park, a public library, and a beautiful little village hall, centered in Dwight. The water-works have been completely remodeled, including a new stand-pipe, all new pumps, and two hundred new meters, making live hundred fifty meters in all. The stand pipe has a capacity of 35,- 000 gallons. There is also a 50,000 gallon reserve tank. There are seven hundred and eighty taps to the main. These furnish all resi- dents, business houses, and the N. Y. C. R. R., 11,000,000 gallons of water per year. Since the rebuilding of the works, it has been put on a self-sustaining basis. The water is pumped directly into the stand- pipe. In 1923, a new sewerage disposal plant was installed. In the way of fire equipment, Dwight has an American La France Fire Engine, which is capable of throwing three hundred gallons of water per minute. Also, it has a Ford Chemical Wagon with a two hundred twenty-five gallon tank. East Main Street has been improved by widening the street from thirty to a forty-hve foot street. The same thing was done to IVest Main Street a few years ago. Lately an ornamental lighting system of thirty-two cluster lights was installed. The Village of Dwight is organized as follows: Board of Trus- tees: Mr. J. IC. Garrett, President and Mayor, and Messrs. Philip Conway, L. F. Hornherger, 'lllarl Drew, N. L. Mamer, ll. V. Scott and Jas. C. Nelson. Miss Ruth M. Brendley is the village clerk and the village attorney is Mr. C. H. Thompson, while Mr. Harold llVest is the village treasurer. The Board of Health is Mr. Garrett, Dr. Cl. H. Barr and Miss R. M. Brendley. The three park commissioners are Messrs. Illdw. McIVilliams, Roger Mills and Robert Dunlap. Mr. Peter Dransfelt is 1927 THE RUDDER Page 53 our night police and Mr. Thos. Brown is the town teamster. VVm. Miller, of Dwight, is engineer of the water works. The members of the Fire Department are: Chief, Mr. Wm. Barth, Assistant Chief, Mr. Philip Conway, President and Second Lieu- tenant, Mr. Vfalter F. YVelch, Vice President, Mr. Elwood Boyer, Captain, Mr. John Matzeng Secretary and Treasurer, Mr. Ralph H. Boyer, First Lieutenant, Mr. John Metzke and Messrs. A. A. Boyer, Chas. Bergman, Jas. I. Orr, Ernest Miller, Fred Horn, Tony Miller, Jas. Christensen, A. Metzke and David Riordan. Ch! Goodness! I was going to over-look the Keeley Institute. Please take me there right away, Driver, because I simply can't leave Dwight without seeing it. Dear me! I'm getting forgetful because I know my time is nearly up and I'll have to get back to the depot in a few minutes. VVhat a nice-looking building the Institute is. The Keeley Institute was established by Messrs. Leslie E. Keeiey, John R. Cughton and Major Curtis Judd. It was conducted for several years in the Government Hospital building, and was then moved to the corner of South Street and Prairie Avenue, its present location. Treat- ments are given for drugs, liquors, tobacco, etc. People from all over the U. S. come here for treatments. At present, the doctors are Dr. J. H. Oughton, Dr. R. Fi. Maupin, and Dr. C. L. Hamilton. Misses Mattie Johnson, Martha Paul, and Leona French are employed in the office. Other officers are: Mr. Martin Nelson, secretary-treasurer3 Mr. Thomas Tostesen, janitor, and Mr. Michael Halloran, attendant. My! I'm glad I saw that lovely place, and what's that over there Uh! Boston 8 McCIelland's elevator. This is owned by Messrs. Roy Boston and R. A. McClelland, and is a coal and lumber concern. Then there's the Hay Press factory over there. This was owned by the late Mr. J. A. Spencer, and is managed under Mr. NVm. P. Johnston. The following are employees: Messrs. Chas. Jeffries, XVIII. Duffy, Otto Metzke, Peter Burgwald and Mr. Hohenshell. Miss Hazel Scott is employed as stenographer. This concern makes, at present, hay presses, harrows, aerials and brick-yard machinery. That was a very interesting place, too, and now I don't think I have missed a single place in Dwight, have I, Mr. Driver? Even if I haven 't seen them all I have to go back to the depot because my train is due in five minutes. Iivhat? Renfrew Park? Oh! I'd love to go to see it, but herels mv train now. I'll come back again to this delight- ful little town and I'll visit the park first, so I won't forget it again. IVell, good-bye, Mr. Taxi-driver, I'Il want you again, for I'lI be back to visit the lovely town of Dwight soon. Margaret Rube. ...U .. Robert Rrendley- I'bet he couldn't stand the gate. Robert Dixen- Then let him jump over. Alice IYyllie- Do you know why you are a blonde? Martha Nelson-' 4 No, why ? Alice IVyIlie- Because you are light-headed. 1927 THE RUDDER Page 55 PATRON'S DAY The Fifteenth Annual Patron's Day was observed at the Dwight Public Schools on Thursday, March 24th, at the lVest Side and on Friday, March 25th, at the East Side. The visitors were numerous and the displays were highly complimented by all. At two o'clock Friday afternoon, March 25th, the program was opened at the lllast Side Schools in the High School Assembly room, with two well rendered numbers by the High School Orchestra. This was followed by a XVelcome Song by children representing several grades. The First and Second Graders then presented a group of drills. The Girl 's Chorus from the Fifth and Sixth Grades gave a number. Harold Christopher rendered a humorous selection, The Skele- ton at the Feast. In a typing contest held by a selected group of High School stu- dents, Hazel Hanson won first place and Margaret Rabe, second. The Girl's Glee Club then offered two selections, Htlome and Dance and By the llfaters of Minnetonka, which were well re- ceived by the audience. Next on the program, a sunflower drill was given by the Third and Fourth Grade. The Seventh and Eighth Grades presented a little playlet entitled, Advertising for Helpf' which added variety to the program. The concluding number, Yes, Weill Have to Say Good-bye was sung by the Fifth and Sixth Grades. At the conclusion. of this well-rendered program, the guests took advantage of the opportunity afforded them to visit the various rooms and inspect the splendid posters and other work done by the pupils. All the High School work was very fine and the guests seemed to enjoy the work very much. At the evening program which began at 7 :30, the orchestra under Miss Arrowsmith's direction, opened the program with two selections. The Third and Fourth Grades gave a little welcome song. This was followed by the First and Second Grade dance. 'tTimes Have Changed was the playlet given by the Third and Fourth grade pupils. The High School Girl's Ghorus sang t'The Skylark, the selection which won for them first place in the District Gontest at Pontiac. For the closing number the pupils of the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grades presented a very pretty operetta, The Pink Parasol. The rooms were again opened for the inspection of the guests. At 8:30 o'clock the championship game for High School boys was played between the Juniors and Sophoniores, the Juniors winning, 22 to 20. l Q-L1... Flsworth Sterritt-'tDo you know how far apart your ears are? Norman Boyer-HNo, how far? lilsworth Sterritt- Just one block. 1927 THE RUDDER Page 57 COMMERCIAL CONTEST An invitational comrnercial contest was held at Dwight, Saturday, April 16, in which eight schools participated: Gardner, Pontiac, Coal City, Cornell, Chatsworth, Forrest, Minonk, and Dwight. The following students were entered: Gardner-South Hlilrning- ton: 60 word Shorthand-Mona Bain, Doris Kewin, Lois Blake, and Eva Perino, alternative, Beginning Typing--Glen Roberts, Lewis Ed- munds, Irene Kalpin, and Ruth Spiers, alternative, Bookkeeping- Lewis Edrnunds, Eva Perino, Violet Eusper, and Mona Bearn, alter- native. Pontiac High: Shorthand 60-Jean McReynolds, Helen IVolff, Catherine Brandy, and Helen Bull, alternative, 80 word Shorthand- Bonita Kepfer, Ilarriet Shaw, Marie Nolan, and Margaret Shangh- nessy, alternative, 100 word Shorthand-Bonita Kepfer, Harriet Shaw, Margaret Shaughnessy. and Marie Nolan, alternative, Begin- ning Typing-Jean McReynolds, Helen VVOHT, Lawrence Barnett, and Earl Boyd, alternative, Advanced Typing-Harriet Shaw, Velma Cox, Lawrence Barnett, and Jean McReynolds, alternative. Coal City: 80 word Shorthand-Hazel Lewins and Lawrence Motta, alternative, Beginning Typing-Agnes Sobatyke, Elsie Smith and Clara Raiman, alternative, Advanced Typing-Hazel Lewins and Lawrence Motta, alternative. Cornell High: 60 word Shorthand-Iris Davis, Beata Erickson, Helen Husted, and Verna Gell, alternative, Beginning Typing-Irma Harnrnell, Iris Davis, IVihna Jamison, and Margaret Johnson, alter- native, Bookkeeping - Alberta Orrison, Edward Garrnan, Leslie Moore, and Claude Mills, alternative. Chatsworth High: 60 word Shorthand-Anielia VVeller, Berneice Bork, Lilly Ashrnan, and Mildred Grey, alternative, 80 word Short- hand-'llheresa Gillon, Loretta Cline, and Carolyn Hornickle, 100 word Shorthand-Theresa Gillon, Beginning Typing-Catherine Koehler, Lilly Ashnian, Anielia YVeller, and Mildred Grey, alternative, Advanced Typing-Theresa Gillon. Forrest High: 80 word Shorthand-Leora Brandt, Leola lVatts, Ma.bel Roeder, and Agnes Shepley, alternative, Beginning Typing- Naorni Cooper, Margaret Leonard, Helen Rudd, and Lucille Hussey, alternative, Advanced Typing-Lucile Hellabeck, Mabel Roeder, Hazel Sasabough, and Leora Brandt, alternative. Minonk High: 60 word Shorthand-Bernice Doorn, 80 word Shorthand-Viola Ruestinan, Beginning .Typing-Viola Ruestman, Bernice Doorn, Dwight: 60 word Shorthand-Helen Beier, Ina Neth, Virginia Bannon, and Virginia Kern, alternative, 100 word Shorthand-Mar- garet Rabe, Hazel Hanson, Mabel Strufe, Beginning Typing-Geneva Christopher, Virginia Kern, Elizabeth Geis, and Robert Hobbs, alter- native, 80 word Shorthand-Margaret Rabe, Hazel Hanson, Mabel Strufe, and Gertrude Rhode, alternative, Advanced Typing-Man garet Rabe, John Steichen, Hazel Hanson, and Theresa Costello, alter- Page 58 THE RUDDER 1927 native, Bookkeeping-Raymond Laase, May Hanlon, Lawrence Han- lon, and Martha Nelson, alternative. The linal results were as follows: Typing I: 1-Lawrence Barnett, of Pontiac, writing 50 words per minute, 2--Virginia Kern, of Dwight, with 47 14-15 words per minute, 3-Geneva Christopher, of Dwight, with 47 10-15 words per minute. Typing H: 1-Theresa Gillon, of Chatsworth, writing' 55 8-15 words per minute, 2-Harriet Shaw, of Pontiac, writing 55 words per minute, 3-Velma Cox, of Pontiac, writ- ing' 51 words per minute. 60 word Shorthand: 1-Viola Ruestman, of Minonk, 2-Helen Wiolff, of Pontiac, 3-Catherine Brandy, of Pon- tiac. 80 word Shorthand: 1--Bonita Kepfer, of Pontiac, 2-Marie Nolan, of Pontiac, 3F-Margaret Babe, of Dwight. 100 word Short- hand: 1-Bonita Kepfer, of Pontiac, 2-Theresa Gillon, of Chats- worth, 3-Margaret Shaughnessy, of Pontiac. 1....l,Q1-.-..- OPERETTA PARTY On April Sth the Cperetta cast gave a party in the lower hall of the Dwight High School. The hall was decorated in lavender and white. Beside the members of the Cpcretta cast, the faculty was also invited. Bunco was played from 8 o'clock until 9:30 o 'clock. Ten tables were in use. The tirst ladies' prize, a box of candy, went to Marjorie VValker, while the first boys' prize, also a box of candy, was given to LeRoy Jenkins. Miss Bissell was awarded the ladies' consolation prize, an all-day sucker, and Robert Boston, the boys' consolation prize, another all-day sucker. Mrs. Electa Connor furnished the music for the dancing which be- gan at 9:30 o'clock and lasted until 10:30 o'clock. Ice cream and cake was served by the committee in charge. Two or three more dances were enjoyed and then. every one departed, saying they had had an enjoyable time. . -fill.. HIKING CLUB DANCE Cn April 30, the Hiking Club girls entertained the Football a11d Basketball teams and Faculty at a dance, held at the Knights of Pythias Hall. The dance program which was decidedly unique, read as follows: Find the Referee, Make a Basket, Dance, Forward Pass, College Colors, Dance, t'Let It Bainf' Dance, Free Throw, Dance, Scrim- mage, Dance, Touchdown, Game Dance, Signals, Dance, Snake Dance, Goal Post Finale. The music was furnished by Mrs. Electa Connor. At 10:30 re- freshments, consisting of ice cream and cake, were served. Robert Brendley-'tDo you read much? Stewart Gordon-4 ' Sure. Bobert Brendley- Have you red flannels? Stewart Gordon- C absent mindedlyj-4 ' Sure. 1927 THE RUDDER Page 59 DWIGHT HIGH SCHOOL ANNEX On February 28, 1927, the beautiful new annex was completely finished and the classes inet in their new class rooms for the first time. The annex is a two-story building containing eight different class rooms. On the upper floor there is the English 1 and 2 room, the Lan- guage room, and the two Science laboratories. The lower floor is divided into sections, one of which belongs to the Commercial Depart- ment and the other to the Domestic Science. In the Domestic Science department is a kitchen, beautifully equipped with eighteen individual gas stoves and one large stove, a kitchen cabinet, cupboard, and four sinks. Besides the kitchen there is a pantry, sewing room, and fitting room. In the sewing room there are tive sewing machines and six large tables. These tables contain large drawers in which the sewing girls can keep their material. The litting room is equipped with a large three-view mirror. Une of the rooms in the Commercial department is for typing and the other is for bookkeeping and shorthand. The latter room is equip- ped with 25 new desks and an adding machine. The typing room has in it 19 machines, all .Royal and Underwood with the exception of one Remington. Each of these rooms has splendid black-board space. In the General Science room, there are six laboratory tables, equipped with gas which is used in experiments, a teachers' desk, and a glass case in which notebooks, when not in use, are kept. There is an aquarium, which has in it gold lish, sun iish, tadpoles, bullheads, and aquatic plants. There is, also, a cage in which moths are watched as they hatch from the cocoons. Ott the Physics and Chemistry room is a large glass-inclosed store room where the various chemicals are kept. In the Language room there is a large blackboard, movable chairs, and a teachers' desk. The English room contains the same equipment. ' The interior linish in the annex is made of sand-finished plaster while the exterior is red brick, in keeping with the main building. All that Dwight High School now needs, to rank with other first class schools, is a gymnasium and an auditorium. XVe hope that unit will be soon added. . Q-,..-. THE CRUISE OF THE MERRY ARDEN', It was a dark grey morning in early November. The clouds hung oppressively low in the heavens and from them a still cold mist was falling. Looking off to sea through the tapering masts, spars, and running rigging that hung so still this morning, could be seen dark, dirty, weatherbeaten coal ships putting off to sea to join the fleet. On the pier, men in oilskins trudged to and fro, carrying stores and pro- visions to a long, low, auxiliary-motored schooner wharfed there. These men were grumbling at everything in general and nothing in particular. From the direction of the shore appeared a stranger among the ,workers and asked for the Captain of the schooner. He was a tall, Page 60 THE RUDDER 1927 broad-shouldered young man of about twenty-six or so, dressed in the regular seaman's clothes and oilskins, and carried a seaman's duflie bag upon his shoulder. His face was bronzed from weathering many a gale and his grey eyes peered out at you from under heavy, thick brows. His hair was also dark as you could see by that which hung down on his forehead from under the band of his sou'wester. 'Upon being told that he would find the captain in his cabin he jumped the schooner's rail and clumped off to the cabin. He rapped on the door and received a curt summons to come in. Ile found a small, heavy- set man, with red hair and beard, and twinkling blue eyes, seated at the desk going over the pile of papers before him. t'VVell, what can I do for you, sir? asked the captain. I would like to sign on this ship, sir, answered the stranger. HTlie 'Merry Arden' has a complete crew except for the bo's'n. Can you ill that berth UZ '4Yes, sir. I was lno's'n on the 'Colleen Bawn' but her fo'c'stle's too wet. Here are my papers, sir. ' HO. K, answered the captain examining the papers the stranger handed him. t'I'm Cap'n lleddon. Here is the ship's payroll, sign your name under Bo's'n there. The stranger did so, signing his name, Jack Hartley. '4Awright now, Mr. Hartley, said the captain. t'Take your bag for 'ard and then help the steward check up the goods that conies over. The 'tMerry Arden was ready to sail at four that afternoon with a full crew, hatches battened down and everything clewed tight to the decks, as the storm' that had been brewing that morning was getting worse. Darkness had already fallen and a heavy fog had set in from the sea giving everything a spectral and ghostly hue. The Bo's'n's shrill whistle piped all men on deck to cast off as the tug was already alongside waiting for the tow rope. It was cast over to the tug and made fast on both vessels and the tug started for sea. The rope lengthened until it was almost twice its ordinary length, then the pier began to slip slowly by and in a short time it was left behind. Upon reaching the outer harbor, the tug slipped the schooner's cable and after paying it off the schooner slipped out to sea under the power of the auxiliary motor. The lamps had been lit and the first watch was coming on deck when a slight land breeze began to blow. The clouds cleared away and through their rifts the large, yellow, smiling face of the moon shone, casting weird shadows over the water. The flying jib, the main, fore, and fore stay sail were set and the auxiliary niotor shut off to save fuel. For two weeks everything was lovely. The Merry Arden plowed steadily southward under full sail. The atmosphere became warm andibalmy as the ship drew nearer the equator. The sun rose higher and higher in the heavens with each succeeding day, so that the men laid away their clothing for heavy weather and wore lighter clothing. A heavy gale blew up one day and the 'fMerry Ardenl' put into 1927 THE RUDDER Page 61 an obscure cove on the coast of Brazil to ride it out. The gale con- tinued far into the night with squalls of rain. The next morning every- thing was different, the sun shone-a huge, red, molten disc out of skies of bronze, the air was stifiing hot, even with the slight breeze blowing, and the slightest exertion caused one to sweat. Through the mouth of the cove a full-rigged ship came in, drew up close alongside the Merry Arden, then stopped. There was not a soul on board. She's ha'nted,,' exclaimed one of the seamen. Just then the bell tolled one. It was a deep, heavy sound, unlike anything natural. The men looked at each other, their eyes rolling and their mouths agape. It was the Death Bell. Mr. Hartley, follow me, sir, called the captain and started for his cabin. 'tTake eight men, board the ship, and search her from stem to stern, trucks to keelson, went on the captain when Hartley entered the cabin. f'I'm surprised at you, Mr. Hartley, being scared of the ship the way you were. It is all right for the men to be super- stitious but not for an officer, remember that, Mr. Hartley. Aye, aye, sir, answered Hartley, then turning on his heel strode out. Hartley went into the waist and picked out his eight men, and boarded the strange vessel. The vessel couldn't have been abandoned for ire as the hatches were battened down and upon going down into the hold it was discovered filled with a cargo. After giving the ship a thorough search he returned to his own ship. NVhat did you find? asked the captain, when they returned. Nothin', said the bo's'n shortly. Awright, take five men and put her into port for me. Then col- lect the salvage money. After a dinner which the men picked, but did not eat, the bo's'n chose his five men and boarded the other ship for the second time. He turned her around, set the sails, and headed out to sea. The Merry Arden followed, drew ahead, and then disappeared over the horizon. A haunted ship and six men alone remained in sight. Conway was at the wheel, while Mac Duff and bo's7n were in the bows. She doesn't sound right, said MacDuff. HI know she's ha 'nted, an' here we are sailin' on it. Aw, you're just hearin' things. Of course the ship's not ha 'nted. There's no sech thing as ha 'nts, the bo's'n answered, trying to make his voice ring true, as the men heard the same thing he did. At eight o'clock the night watch was set, one man in the bows, the other at the wheel. The rest of the men went forward to the fo'c'stle. The bo's'n stayed up awhile, but finally he was driven to bed by his imagination seeing something hiding in every shadow ready to spring upon him. He was awakened at midnight by the same heavy bell he had heard that morning. The sound came from the hold. Then there was the sound of footsteps on deck, then all was still. He was riveted to his bunk with fear, but with a superhuman effort he freed himself Page 62 THE RUDDER 1927 from it to go on deck. Wlhen he reached the deck he found the remain- der of his crew chattering with fear, rolling their eyes to all parts of the ship. NVhere's the watch? asked the bo's'n trying to make his voice harsh but couldn't quite succeed. XVe don' know, sir. We came on deck after the toll of the Hlleath Bell but there was no one up then, one of the crew answered in a whining, scared voice. ,lie's go for'ard, said the bo's'n, grasping his revolver and striding ahead to the fore hatch cover. To his surprise it was half off. t'W'asn't this hatch battened down this noon? he asked. Yes, sir. I battened it down myself, sir, spoke up Mac Duff. 'tliatten it down again then and do a good job this time. Yes, sir! The hatch cover was battened down and the men turned to go off when the Death Bell pealed from under their feet. One sailor fell down to his knees in a dead faint. All were kneeling, some cursing, others praying. A magnet seemed to draw all eyes to the fore hatch cover. It began slowly to rise, then was tossed over to one side as though it were a plaything. In reality it takes a mighty strong man to lift a hatch cover. As nothing more happened at the moment, the men started for the cabin with many fearful glances cast behind them. Upon reaching the cabin they barricaded themselves in until the sky in the east began to grow light. Upon reaching the deck they all glanced forward. The hatch cover was in place again. Then the Death Bell tolled. The hatch cover began slowly to rise, then was tossed to one side. A hand ap- peared and grasped the side of the hatch. A moment later something huge and grotesque stood on the side of the hatch blinking great, white eyes at them. Everyone was paralyzed with horror. VV ith a great clanking of chains the Horror'l reached forward, picked up at man, broke him in two and threw him overboard then reached for another one. The bo's'n let out a scream of terror, pulled his gun and emptied it at the hugh mass in front of him. This huge mass jumped to the rail where it was outlined against the bright eastern sky. It plunged over the side to disappear forever. A short distance away floated the Mary Arden. The mystery of the ship was solved when the bo 's'n discovered in the shipls log the record of the abandoning of the ship with a gigantic negro, imprisoned in the hold for misde- meanors. Ralph Pratt. .Q SENIOR ,WHO'S WHO ANm5RsoN, TADA-C0ll9g'6 Preparatory Course, Entered Septem- ber, l923, Junior Play, Hiking Club-Treasurer, '25-'26, Hiking Club -President, '26-'27, Debate, '26, Class Secretary, '27, Student Coun- cil '27. 7 ANDERSIJN, kkLVA-'COl'Y'lIT1QTClill Course, Entered September, 1923, Football letter man, '23 to '27g Basketball, '25-'27, Track, '25-'27, 1927 THE RUDDER Page 63 Class President, '24-'25, Vice President, '25- '26, '26-'27, Senior Play, Literary Contest, '27, Debate, '26. BAKER, IRRNR-General Course, Entered September, 1923, Jun- ior Play, Hiking Club, '25 to '27, Class Treasurer, '27. BROXX'NSEX', LAX7ERNE 'CiQI16I'2ll Course, Entered September, 1923, Junior Play, Operetta, '27. COSTELLO, TI-IERESA1COII1II16I'Cli1l Course, Entered February, 1924, Hiking Club, '25 to '27, Glee Club, '24, '25, Commercial Contest, '27. D1xoN, Lysiin--General Course, Entered February, 1923, Senior Play. FXIELDMAN, EDXX'IN-GQHG1'ill Course, Entered February, 1924. Gnis, XHRGINIA-COITlIIlQI'C1ili Course, Entered February, 1924, Junior Play, Senior Play, Glee Club, '25 and '27, Basketball, '24, '25, '26, '27, Social Editor Rudder, GREGORY, VVILLIAM--Cf6l'1GI'2ll Course, Entered September, 1923. GRUSH, I1AR0LD1COl'I1IIlQI'Clill Course, Entered, September, 1923. GRUSH, IZRTTA-General Course, Entered, September, 19235 Hik- ing Club, '25-'26-'27, Secretary of lliking Club, '27, Glee Club, '23- '24-'26, Junior Play, Senior Play, Debate, '26, Basketball, '25. IIANSON, 11AZEL1U01'I1IHQl7Clill Course, Entered, September, 1923, Commercial Contest, '26-'27, Glee Club, '24-'26. HAyNRs, XITRGINIA-'GE!I18I'2ll Course, Entered, September, 1923, Class Secretary-Treasurer, '23, Glee Club, '26-'27, Operetta, '27, Bas- ketball, '23-'27, Literary Contest, '26, lrlor.1fMAN, REUEIJ-COH1IHGFClHl Course, Entered September, 1923. KICRN, xfIRGINIA--COH1Il'1Q1'Clill Course, Entered February, 1924- Glee Club, 425-'26-'27, Junior Play, Hiking Club, '26-'27, Commercia -Contest, '27. 7 l LANDERS, ICDNA'-'COI1'11'I1QI'Cl21l Course, Entered September, 1922. BIAGUIRE, THOMAS'flQHG1'2ll Course, Entered September, 1923, Orchestra, '24-'25-'26-'27, Football letter man, '25-'26. MAMER, LELAND-College Preparatory Course, Entered Septem- ber, 1923, Senior Class-President, Football letter man, '27, Basket- ball letter man, '25-'26-'27-Captain, '27, Senior Play, Cperetta, '25- '26-'27, Student Council, '27, Orchestra, '25, Baseball, '27. MAMRR, STANTON-G0ll6g9 Preparatory Course, Entered Septem- ber, 1923, Football, '23-'26, Cperetta, '25-'26-'27, Junior Play, Senior Play, Circulation Manager 'tRudder, '27. NELSON, CHARLES-rCiQI1QI'2ll Course, Entered February, 1924, Cperetta, '25, C lee Club, '25, Senior Play. NRLsoN, lWARTHA'COH1II161'Cl2ll Course, Entered September, 1923, Business Manager Rudder, Class Secretary, '25, Class President, '26, Hiking Club, '25, '27, Junior Play, Senior Play, Basketball, '26- '27, Clleer Leader, '25-'27. NRr.soN, RAY-College Preparatory Course, Entered February, 1924: Class Treasurer, '25-'2G. Xnzssisx, JJENRIETTA-GGI1QI'i1l Course, Entered September, 1923. NORRIS, JAMES'-GQI16'12El,l Course, Entered February, 1924. Page 64 THE RUDDER 1927 OHLENDORF, HERMAN-General Course, Entered September, 1923, Football, '25-'26-'27, Track, '25-'26-'27, Operetta, '27, Senior Play, t'Rudder Staff. PERSCHNICK, Ronnar-General Course, Entered September, 1923, Junior Play, Senior Play, Orchestra, '24-'27, Operetta, '27, Senior Play, Rudder Staff. PRATT, RALPH-G9H6T3l Course, Entered February, 1924, Foot- ball, '27. RABE, MARGARET-Commercial Course, Entered February, 1924, Glee Club, '26-'27, Operetta, '27, Senior Play, Literary Contest, '27, Basketball, '26, Commercial Contest, '26-'27, Rudder Staff. REIMER, RUTH-Commercial Course, Entered September, 1923, f'Rudder Staff, '27, Junior Play, Hiking Club, '26-'27, Glee Club, '24-'25, Operetta '24, ROEDER, CLARENCE-G6HGT3l Course, Entered, 1923, Literary Con- test '27. ,RHODE, GERTRUDE-CommercialCourse, Entered September, 1923, Class Vice President, '24, Junior Play, Hiking Club, '25-'26-'27, Treasurer, '24, Student Council, '27, Commercial Contest, '26-'27. SODINI, RALPH-GQHQT3l Course, Entered February, 1923, Junior Play, Senior Play, Operetta, '27, Track, '27, Basketball, '25-'26, Cheer Leader, '26-'27. SONDERGAARD, lVICTORiC01111I161'C12Il Course, Entered February, 1923, Junior Play, Senior Play, Class Secretary, '26, Rudder Staff, '27' Cperetta, '27. Srniciiim CHA1lLES'G6119T3l Course, Entered September, 1923, Basketball, '25-'26, Football letter man, '25-'26-'27, HRudder Staff, ,07 STEICHEN, JOHN-Commercial Course, Entered February, 1923, Football, '25, p STRUFE, MABEL-Commercial Course, Entered September, 1923, Glee Club, '26-'27, Hiking Club, '25, '27, Operetta, '27, Literary Con- test, '27, Commercial Contest, '27. THoMPsoN, MARY ELLEN1fi8I1GI'2ll Course, Entered September, 1923, Girls Basketball, '23-'27, Girls Glee Club, '24-'25, Junior Play, Senior Play, Hiking' Club, '25-'27, Rudder Staff, '27. Von QUALEN, 1'TAROLD1GGI1QI'2I1 Course, Entered, February, 1924, Junior Play. VVEART, ELIZABETH-General Course, Entered September, 1923, Glee Club, '23-'27, Basketball, '23-'27, Junior Play, Operetta, '24- '25-'26, HRudder Staif, '27. XVICK, Gnonon-General Course, Entered September, 1923. YVYLLIE, fkL1CE-COIDIH61'Cl2ll Course, Entered from Saunemin High School, '25, SPANDET, LUCILLE--GtQ1181'2ll Course, Entered September, 1923, Senior Play. -. Q--i,i Mr. Eads-'Wllho established the law of diminishing returns? Charles Steichen-' ' The laundry1nen. W N N V, QQ Q1 r 1 V-S K I -AETIVITIEQ-l gy Q NN THE RUDDER Pmew ORCHESTRA Standing-Paaske, K. Maguire, Ulrich, T. Maguire, H. Orr, Siedentop, Miss Arrowsniith, Director. Seated-Thomsen, Haack, Maguire, Jenkins, Perschnick, G. Orr. ORCHESTRA The lb. T. ll. S. orchestra, under the direction of Miss Arrow- srnith, has had a very successful year. This year a floating period each Week was given for practice in order not to interfere with other activities, such as football and basket- ball. The ineinbers of the orchestra are: John Paaske, yioling Agnes Thonisen, violin, Kenneth Maguire, Violin, Harold Orr, saxophone and cello, TValter Ulrich, clarinet, Floyd llaack, clarinet, Dorothy Maguire, piano, Leroy Jenkins, drums, George Orr, cornet, Robert Perseliniclc, cornet, Thomas Maguire, Cornet. During' the past year we played at the Junior play, Operetta, Pa- tron's fllay, Senior play, and Connneneeinent. Under Miss Arrow- SIIlitll,S direction and with her help We have played and practiced: Banner of Peace, by Uabbett, HBTill Ci1'-1Di1'St Brigade T. N. G., by Mleldong l2th Regiment March, by Arnold, 'Song' TYithout Words, by Tsehaikowskyg t'The Mouse and the Clock, by TVhitneyg The Assenibly March, by Rogers, Pride of Fayette, by Froek, The Birth of the Blues, from George TYhite's 'ASQ-andals, by Hen- derson, In a Little Spanish Town, by Mabel Wlayne, Htfross Your Heart, from Queen High, by Tensler. Page 66 THE RUDDER 1927 GIRLS GLEE CLUB First RowgChristman, Diefenbaeh, Eeier, Brown, Kern, Christopher, Persehnick, Dodd. Second Row-Rearick, Reimer, Rhode, Hoffman, Haynes, Walker, Wright, Strufe, Neth. Third Row-Maguire, Ferguson, Mehlhop, Ahern, Rabe, V. Geis, Weart, Jeffries. Fourth Row-Maisonneuve, E. Geis, Hubert, Thomsen, Grush, Gantzert, Strufe. GIRL'S GLEE CLUB Q The Glee Club met on September 15, 1926, with Miss Arrowsmith, director, who has successfully had charge of the Club for three years. Meetings were held each XVednesday, and the following songs Were studied: Come and Dance -Le Maire. HSong of the Vikings -Faning. Slumber Boat -Gaynor. t'By the WVaters of Minnetonka -Lieurance. 'tThe Land of the Sky-blue lVater -Cadman. ' ' Cheer Song ' '-lVoodcock. L 1 -Mal-lny 'llhe oliicers elected were: Margaret Ahern, President, Margaret Reimer, Vice President, Virginia Kern, Treasurer, Geneva Christo- pher, Secretary, Virginia Haynes, Librarian, Charlotte Brown, As- sistant Librarian. Sixteen of the Glee Club members were entered in the district contest, where they sang: Willie Skylark by Hall, and t'C0rne and Dance by Le Maire. The members are: Sopranos-Elizabeth YVeart, Margaret Ahern, Dorothy Dodd, Margaret Reimer, Helen Beier, Genevieve Rhode, Jeanette VVright, Ruth Rearick, Lorraine Strufe, Virginia Kern, Virginia Haynes, Char- lotte Brown, Susan Christman, Marie Gantzert, Izetta Grush, Con- stanee Maisonneuve, Ina Neth, Eulalie Mehlhop. Second Sopranos-Mable Strufe, Mary Diefenbach, Elizabeth 1927 THE RUDDER Page 67 Geis, Virginia Geis, Dorothy Kelch, Grace Perschnick, Margaret Rabe, Eloise Steichen, Lucile Hubert. Altos-Helen Ferguson, Geneva Christopher, Florence Hoffman, Marjorie XValker, Agnes Thomsen, Evelyn Hoffman, Catherine Lewis, Harriet Jeffries. ? OPERETTA The Dwight .lligh School Chorus, under the direction of Miss Mary Arrowsniith, presented a two act operetta, Carrie Comes to Collegef' at the Blackstone Theatre, Monday evening, February 21, 1927, at eight o'clock. The cast of characters were as follows: Fred, a happy-go-lucky ................... Tommy, serious and profound ...... Spencer, spoiled son of a rich man .... . . . . . . Robert Perschnick . . . . .Stanton Mamer . . . .Leland Mamer Porky, fat and good-natured ........................ Robert Boston Bobby, a spit-tire ...................... . .......... Elizabeth lVeart Ma Jenkins, keeper of the boarding house an mother to all .... Margaret Rabe Carrie, Ma Jenkins's foster child.. . Madam Louise, the Beauty Doctor... Hiram Goodnow, Spencer's father .... . . . .Eulalie Mehlhop . . . .Virginia Haynes ... . . .Paul O'Brien Sal Rosenbaum, a tailor ................... ...Herman Chlendorf Izzie Rosenbaum, Sal's son ................ . . . . . . . . .Cyril Finnegan Governor Thompson, Governor of the State. ..... LaVerne Brownsey Cupid ....................................... p CHORUS Elizabeth Rosendall Virginia Kern, Charlotte Brown, Virginia Geis, Margaret Reimer, Izetta Grush, Dorothy Dodd, Eloise Steichen, Margaret Ahern, Lucile Hubert, Jeanette NVright, Elizabeth Geis, Marjorie Vilalker, Agnes Thomsen, Geneva Christopher, Helen Beier, Mabel Strufe, Helen Ferguson, Grace Persclmick, Victor Sondergaard, Ralph Sodini, Glenn Martin, Paul Johnston, Harold Orr, James Uughton, Andrew Jepson, Charles Reeb, Donald Siedentop, Leroy Jenkins, George Davies. Dorothy Maguire, Accompanist. SCENES Act One-The yard of Ma J enkins' boarding house. Early fall. Act Two-The same. The following spring. - , .1Q,-T.i.- SENIOR PLAY Under the direction of Miss Johnson the Seniors of '27 presented a comedy, Honor Bright, in three acts, on May 13, 1927, at the Blackstone Theatre. The scene takes place in the living room at Rockmere, Beach Haven, Massachusetts. Page 68 THE RUDDER 1927 The cast of characters was as follows: Mrs. Lucy Barrington .............. Martha Nelson Richard Barrington ............... Stanton Mamer The Rt. Rev. Willizim Carton ........ Leland Mamer Peggy Carton ..................... Margaret Rabe Honor Bright ......... ......... I zetta Grush Rev. J amcs Schooley. .. ........ Alva Anderson Bill Drum ........... .... Y lictor Sondergaard Tot Marvel ......... .Virginia Geis lllatts ....... .... H erman Ohlendorf Annie ..... ........ l .ucille Spandet Maggie .... .... ll larv Ellen Thompson Foster ..... .......... L ysle Dixon Michael ....... Ralph Sodini Simpson . . . . . . . . Robert Perschnick Jones .... .................. C harles Nelson .. AGATHA'S AUNT The Junior class presented Agatha's Aunt, a comedy in threQ acts, at the Blackstone Theatre on Fridav, December 17, 1926, under the direction of Miss Florence Jolmson. The cast was: Zaida Finch .................. ..... Y lirginia Bannon Jim Doolittle ..... ..... R obert Hobbs Deacon Vliggins .... .... l Tugh Thompson Howard Kent ...... Hubert Grush Phemie Tidd .... ..... E loise Steichen Agatha Kent .... . . .Marv Diefenbach Burton Forbes ...... ...... I rwin Baker Ridgley WVarren .... ...... L ouis VVeicker Mrs. Knox ........ .......... H elen Beier Julia Studlev ..................... Geneva Christopher or semis Act I-An afternoon in June. Act H-August. Act III-The next day. The action of the play takes place in the front room or parlor of the Kent homestead in New Jersey, known as HOak Knolls, about a mile from the Village. The committees were as follows: Publicity-Raymond Laase, Ruth Roeder, Marjorie Wallzer, Paul O'Brien, Adeline Richmond, Gertrude Armstrong. l Properties-Elizabeth Geis, Hazor Smith, Lucile Hubert, James Reynolds. Ushers-Vllilbur Brownsev, Richard Swanson, Robert Dippon, Peter Long, Morris Hahn, Leonard McKinney, Robert Wlilson. Costumes-Charlotte Brown, Jeanette lllright, Agnes Thomsen. 1927 THE RUDDER Page 69 HIKING CLUB Top Row-Richmond, E. Geis, Beier, Bannon, Kern, Costello, Christopher. Middle Row-Thomsen, Short, Brown, Wright, V. Geis, Thompson, Strufe, Baker. Bottom Row-Diefenbach, Nelson, Andersen, Miss Bissell, Sponsor, Grush, Rhode, Reimer, Armstrong. HIKING CLUB NOTES At the opening of the second Week of school, the Hiking Club reorganized for this year. At the first meeting Ada Anderson. Was elected President, Martha Nelson, Yice President, Izetta Grush, Sec- retary, and Gertrude Rhode, Treasurer. Because of excessive rain, We were unable to hike so it was de- cided that We take up art-craft Work. Wzix liowers were our first project. Later oil cloth luncheon sets and plaques Were made. On January E3 and 4, we sponsored the picture featuring 'tliichard Dixi' in f'The Quarter Back. This year instead of the customary banquet for the Football and Basketball Boys, thirty dollars were given toward new basketball suits. In order not to give up the precedent of entertaining the athletic teams, a dance was given at the school house in April. . -.Q 1 Dorothy Stalhnan-MI Wish to ask a question concerning a tragedy. ' ' Miss Bissell-HIVhat is ith? Dorothy St2lllll'1HlI-Hxvllilll is my grade for the semester? llr. Eads- Tell all you can about Abraham Lincoln. IIenrietta Niesen- He Was born in a log cabin that he helped his father build. ' ' Tifjiifg Mr. Gundy-4'The gas in this cylinder is deadly ioison. What . G .s . . l step would you take if it should escape? George IN7ick--' ' Long ones. NX M R f m , y U L . ,Q v 5 5 M , W Page 72 THE RUDDER 1927 FOOTBALL On September 7, Coach Seims issued the call for football players and about thirty-live boys reported. The outlook for a team this year was good with eleven letter men hack. The boys who were put through some hard Workouts for tivo or three weeks, received some hard knocks and bruises. By Sept. 25th, Coach Seims and Asst. Coach Grundy had the boys ready to go to Saunemin. This game was very uninteresting and slow on the part of both teams. Dwight out-played the opponents throughout the game but was unable to score, due to the fact that it was the First game, and many fumbles Were made. The game ended with a score of O to 0. The next Week was spent in hard work, and tackling practice, because the team was looking forward to a hard game with Kankakee. Everybody was ready to get revenge on this strong team. It was a rainy day and the field Was a sloppy, slushy one, which was a disadvantage to Dwight. Capt. Cook of Kankakee was the star of the game. He could slide and ooze his wav throu0'h for refful-ir 0'-iins. But to- t. Z3 n f of Ward the end of the game Cook7' Wasn't so anxious to go because COACH SEIMS Top Row-Gundy, Asst. Coach, Groll, S. Mamer, Ambler, K. Maguire, Anderson, T. Maguire, Johnston, Steichen, Martin, L. Mamer, Seims, Coach. Middle Row-eOrr, Baker, Reynolds, Pratt, Graves, Jenson, Armstrong, Oberlin, Hanlon, P. O'Brien, Ohlendorf. Bottom Row-Walsh, Haack, Paaske, M. Nelson, Haynes, Thompson, F. fO'Brien, Brend- ley, Weicker, Boston, Davies. 1927 THE RUDDER Page 73 of the hard tackles received from Capt. Anderson and Johnston. Vtlith three minutes left to play, Kankakee blocked one of Dwight's punts and won the game, 2-0. The following week was spent in light workouts in preparation for the fast Forrest eleven. Dwight was held back because of their numerous fumbles. In the last few minutes of play, Capt. Anderson, by intercepting a pass and running 60 yards for the only touchdown, won the game. Morris was the next victim for Dwight. This game was rather one-sided, with Dwight on the heavy side. At the beginning of the game, Dwight fumbled and Morris scooped it up and ran for a touch- down. Instead of discouraging the boys, this made them light harder. It wasn't long until Dwight had two touchdowns. These were made by line plunging of Groll and of Johnston. During the third quarter, Orr intercepted a pass and ran for another touchdown. In the last part of the game, Steichen sneaked across for the final touchdown. The second team was then put in and Morris completed a long for- ward pass for a touchdown. The game ended 26 to 13 in Dwight's favor. This game took the heart out of the team because Capt. Anderson was badly injured, and was out practically the remainder of the sea- son. This was also a blow to the fans because, in Alva's four years of football, this was the first time that g he was out of the game. l The next game was with Lexington l which proved to be fish Cannon- ball Jepson romped around end for continual gains of 5, 10 and 15 yards. Andy crossed the line for four touch- downs. Glenn Martin proved that he not only could play Mend but also back because he ran through the en- tire Lexington team for a touchdown. Fat Johnston plunged over for the final touchdown. The game ended 40 to 0 in Dwight's favor. The next game was the biggest game of the season. The Jacksonville Band, the Frank L. Smith Booster Band, and the largest crowd that has ever attended a football game at Dwight, were there to welcome the boys. ' lVith Capt. Anderson out of the game, Dwight was at a great disadvan- tageg but Norman Ambler made up for l this by breaking through Fairbury's stonewall line and throwing Tipton CAPT. ANDERSON Page 74 THE RUDDER 1927 for a loss almost every time. Johnston made a beautiful run for a touchdown in the first quarter. In the third quarter Steichen sneaked across for the second touchdown. L. Mamer made a 95 yard run in the last few minutes of play, making the final touchdown. Chenoa proved to be a very easy game. Johnston was going good and romped through the 'tBed-Birds at ease. The boys all wanted to play their best because fornier Htloach Spain was there to watch them. The game ended with Dwight winning 38 to 0. Fortunately there was no game the following week as little prac- tice was done because of the snow and rain. On November 19th, Dwight niet Pontiac. As this was the last game the boys wanted to do their Hstufff' But as lnek would have it, two nights before the gaine Fat Johnston was badly hurt in practice and was out of the game. Groll was also out of the game, and Dwight lost. If you think that football 's easy, Come out some night and drill, I know that 'ere one week has gone, Yon'll say, HI've had niy fill. l'll nanie Dwight's eleven From the left end to the right. And then Fll name the baeklield, Who fought with all their might. Georgie, Norman and Baker, Make one side so strong While Kenny is our center, Flanked by Glenn and Fat and Toni. lVe now conie to the baeklield, Alvie, Chuck and Paul floniprise the main offensive Vihile Louie helpsin all.-Ainflfic Jepson. TRACK l V X .l he track teain, although very sniall this year, went to three dif- ferent meets: Countv at Fairburv Conference at El Paso and Invi- l . . 7 7 tational at Streator. These boys entered in the following events: 50 yard dash-Andrew Jepsen and Alva Anderson. 100 yard dash-Herman Ohlendorf and Alva Anderson. 220 yard hurdles-Alva Anderson and Andrew Jepsen. Shot put-Norman Ambler. Discus-Norman Ambler and Lawrence Hanlon. 440 yard dash-Paul O'Brien. One half mile-Robert Brendley. Mile-Robert Brendley. -- - -- V -' -- 7 L ,, , Pmem THE RUDDER UN BOYS BASKET BA LL First Row-0'Brien, Hobbs, Ambler, Seims, Reynolds, Orr. Second Row-Anderson, Martin, Jepson, Groll, L. Mamer. BASKETBALL The basketball season began with three letter men from last year on the team, and it wasn't long until the team began hitting their stride. The boys of '27 set a record by not losing a game on their own floor, and only losing live out-of-town games. The '4Cagers set out with the idea of defeating Pontiac, Gard- ner and Odell. The first of these ancient enemies to be met was Odell, and they went down to defeat. During were played with Odell, both of which Gardner was the next hard game to be the season, two other games resulted in a vivtory for us. fought and after four years of defeat Dwight again scored by a big with Pontiac, on Pontiae's floor. The boys entered the game deter- mined to make up for the football defeat, and they did. Pontiac was beaten by a score of 27 to 23. margin. The big game was The vounty tournament was held at Odell. Dwight drew Cornell and was defeated by the tournament ehampions by the seore 22-12. fri l ix- A M --- A ia ie fistiut tournament was held at I ontiae. The 4't'agers7' were at a disadvantage by drawing Pontiac who were determined to win by any means. Thus the score was 20-14 in favor of Pontiae. The team received some very handsome new outfits this year- white suits trimmed in green, and very striking green and white sweat- ers and sweat pants. The 'Hiking Club Girls contributed 54330.00 to- ward buying the latter. The games won and lost are as follows: Dwight Dwight 'Dwi ght il lwi ght Dwi ght 'Dwi ght Dwight Maxon Reddiek Gardner YVilmingt0n Lexington Reddiek Forrest 9 There 11 Here 22 There 16 Here 19 Here 10 There 16 There 1927 THE RUDDER Page 77 Dwight 25 Odell 19 Here Dwight 11 Fairbury 12 There Dwight 19 Mazon 10 Here Dwight 19 Lexington 20 There Dwight 12 Cornell 22 Odell Dwight 18 Odell 13 There Dwight 41 Ohenoa 11 Here Dwight 38 XVilmington 16 There Dwight 18 Gardner 13 Here Dwight 27 Pontiac 23 There Dwight 26 Forrest 19 Here Dwight 22 Odell 13 There Dwight 14 Pontiac 20 There The following is the number of points made by each man during the season: Orr O'Brien Mamer Reynolds Martin Ambler Hobbs Anderson Free Throws 22 9 8 8 6 17 Field Goals 63 27 9 31 6 6 36 4 Total Points 148 63 26 70 12 18 89 8 - g,?i. CLASS TOURNAMENT The Class Tournament was held after the basketball season. All of the four classes had a team entered. The drawings were as follows: Seniors vs. Juniors and Sophomores ys. Freshmen. In the first round, the Juniors beat the Seniors, 21 to 16, the Sophomores beat the Fresh- men, 62 to 11. In the final round, the Juniors played the Sophomores and won a very close and exciting game, by a score of 23 to 21. Q-Q1 BASE BALL The base ball team was very good this year, considering the small amount of practice. This is the second year of base ball for the Dwight lligh School, and, as yet, only a few of the boys are interested. Three games were played with Reddick, Gardner, and Coal City. The line up was as follows: James VValsh, Oatcherg Andrew Jep- sen, Pitcher, Stanton Hamer, 1st Baseman, Alva Anderson, 2nd Base- mang Leland Mamer, 3rd Baseman, George Orr, Short Stop, Raymond Laase, Right Fielder, Irwin Baker, Left Fielder, Robert Hobbs, Cen- ter Fielder. Mr. Eads-'fFor what was George Vfashington noted? Lysle Dixon- For his memory. Mr. Eads-t'IVhat makes you think his memory was so great? Lysle Dixon-'tTl1ey erected a monument to it. .Q. . Robert Brendley-'tDo you know how to approach a girl with a past ? James Broderick-' ' No. 7' Robert Brendley-4'IVith a presentf' Page 78 THE RUDDER 1927 GIRLS BASKETBALL First Rowe-Welch, Sodini, Maisonneuve, Thomsen, Bannon, Nelson, Thompson, Haynes, E. Weart. Second Row-Miss Hutchinson, Goodman, Kelch, Weart, Ferguson, Larkin, Fratia, Tostesen. Third-E. Geis, Mehlhop, Christensen, V. Geis, Ahern. GIRLS BASKETBALL The girls' basketball iractices were held after school on Thurs- ri l l Q day afternoons and Tuesday evenings. The first part of the practice was taken up shooting baskets after which teams were chosen and games were played under the direction of Miss Ilutchinson. During this basketball season, the girls played two curtain raisers. The first being played between the Rats and Cats, with the score of eight to nothing in favor of the Cats The next game was a g zo an between the So ihomores and Seniors. After a hard fought game the . , D Q, Seniors won by the close score of six to four. The two baskets for the Sophornores were made in the last quarter of the game. At the end of the season a tournament to determine class chain- . u 7 pionship, was held. Eloise Steichen-4'This tonic is no good. Druggist-'WVhat's the matter? Eloise SJEQTOTIQH-Hrxll the directions it gives are for adults and I never had them. ..,l.iQli Miss Miller- XVe will now name some of the lower animals be- ginning with Paul Johnstonf' ,Q.1.i-- Victor Sondergaard-Ltflenerallv sveakinfv' vou are- , . i s . Peggy Ahernw' Skre what ? Victor Sondergaard-4 ' Generally speaking. 1927 THE RUDDER Page 79 as li 5 f JUST SUPPOSING Ruth were a Novelist instead of a Reimer. Eulalie were a Bellhop instead of a Mehlhop. Florence were a Leghuster instead of an Armbuster. Edwin were a Seaman instead of a Fieldman. Charles were Tom's son instead of Nelson. Harold were a Thrush instead of a Grush. Lucille were a Bandit instead of a Spandet. Helen were a Seller instead of a Beier. Irwin were a Faker instead of a Baker. Margery were a Talker instead of a NValker. Peter were Short instead of Long. Jeanette were VVrong instead of Right. Louise were at Coop instead of a Roost. Ruth were a Derrick instead of a Reariek. Norman were a Gambler instead of an Ambler. Charlotte were WVhite instead of Brown. Robert were Chicago instead of Boston. Ralph were a Houdini instead of a Sodini. .Z--Ql,- THINGS THAT NEVER HAPPENED The Maguires got to school on time. Andy forgot to meet Theresa. Bill Gregory kept still the fifth period. Reuel Iloitman forgot to play pool after school. Fat Johnson forgot the Ford The Nash Roadster wasn't waiting for Miss Thorsen. Vie forgot to pick up Miss Johnson. Ralph Pratt handed in a theme in English IV on time. ielfwing- a pep meeting. Dude Tlionipson- Pm going to graduate from college in four 77 years. Louis XVei0ker-NGO on, you aren't that smart. Dude Thompson- Oh, yes, I am. Pm going to take a two year 77 COUFSQ. Page 80 THE RUDDER 1927 MIRAGLES HAVE HAPPENED, LISTEN TO THESE: Yib VVeart kept still for one whole period. Gin Kern forgot to laugh. Theresa didn't meet Andy. Charles Steichen got to school on time. C. A. got excited over the Lexington-Dwight basket ball game. Bill Gregory got 100 in deportment. -Q1- A TALE OF SONGS I was On My NVay Home when I met HThat Old Gang - of Minel' going to t'Barcelona. They called t'Bye Bye Blackbird and waved their Spanish Shawls. I thought t'Oh How I Miss You To-night, tWVhen Lights Are Low, and I'm All Alone. No- body Knows how Lonesome I am. But IVhen Red Red Robin and Cherie returned I forgot my t'Lonesome Blues. They took me to a Little IVhite House on a Little Green Hill, where I met Mary Lou whose Baby Face made me Lonesome and Sorry. I said, t'Sleepy Head put on your 'tBlue Bonnet. I Vlanna Go Wlieife You Go because I Want To Be Happy. Oh! IVhat a Man, she cried, Let's flee from f'Valencia to Burgundy where we'll sing Hi Diddle Diddle, Always l,TQ -.-. Mr. Seims was a clever old coach And a clever old coach was he. He called for his team, and he called for his ball, And he called for a referee. Of each boy he made a player And very fine players made he. Rah, Rah, Rah -yell the crowd, Fast, furious, and loud, IVhen Seims and his team they see. .Tim Revnolds-4'Just wrote an exam. Robert .Hobbs-' ' Finish? Jim Reynolds-- No, French. Alfred Christensen- Gosh, I hit my crazy bone. Paul Armstrong- You should be smart like me and you would- n't have a crazy bone. Andy JGPSOII-Hvvllilt shall I be, a painter or a poet? Theresa-' ' A painter. Andy Jepson- Have you seen my paintings? Theresa- No, but I've read your poetry. cr Miss J ohnson- Do you know why you flunked English II? Glenn Martin- I can't think. Miss Johnson-' ' Exactly. ' ' 1927 THE RUDDER Page 81 REVISED A. B. C. Awkward .Thomas Maguire Noisy ........ IVillian'1 Gregory Bashful ....... Norman Ambler Crnery .... .. .... Leland Mamer Collegiate ...... Charles Nelson Priceless . . .Margaret Foster Dashing .... Margaret Ahern Quiet ..... .... M arian Norris Empty-Headed . Robert IVilson Romantic ....... Virginia Kern Fickle .... . .... Eulalie Mehlhop Stout .... .. ........ Fat Baker Grouch . . . . .. ........ Faculty Teasing ....... Stewart Gordon Hungry .... . .... James Bagnell Unable . Dorothy Stallman Indolent .... Fat Johnston Vampish .......... Alice Wyflie Joking . . . . . .Dude Thompson iWinsome ........ Lucile Hubert Kissable ........ Esther Jensen Laughable .... Theresa Costello Masculine . . . . . .Dorothy Kelch Xytaid . Youthful Zealous . .i..l.Q,l.T. SONG DIALOGUE She- Hello, Swanee, Hello. . .. .... Clarence Bennet . ...... Cyril Finnegan . . . . . . .Harret Jeffries He-'tHello, Bluebird, HI'm Looking Cver a Four Leaf Clover. She-' 'Yankee Rose He-f'IVhen Jennie Does that Low-Down Dance, '4High, High, High Up in the Hills. She-t'Crazy IVords, Crazy Tune. He- Put Your Arms NVhere They Belong. She'- All I IVant Is You. He- Just a Birdseye View of a Pretty Little Thing with H Lovely, Eyes. She- I Could IValtz on Forever NVith You, Sweetheart. He-HI Can't Believe that You're in Love Witli Me. She-f'There Ain't No Maybe in My Baby's Eyes. IIe- There's a Little 'White House 'iVVay Cut VVest. She-'tHere or There, As Long As I'ni With You. He- Tliat's IVhat I Call a Pal. You're the One for Me. She- There's Something Nice About Everyone, but There's Everything Nice About You. Ile-t'I'd Love to Call You My Sweetheart. She- If You Can't Tell the NVorld She's a Good Little Girl, Just Say Nothing at All. Ile- IYlien I First Met Mary, 'tFlutter By, Butterfiyf' ,...Q..-1. James Reynolds- I held a perfect hand last night. James Cugliton-t'Shook hands with yourself, I suppose. . Miss Johnson-HI contribute to several leading magazines. Ralph Sodini- Yes, I see you buying them at the news-stand quite often. H ... -Q. .. Nick Nelson- IYhy are you requisitioning two dozen scratch pads if Lysle Dixon-'tI've got the seven year itch. Page 82 THE RUDDER 1927 YOUNG FOLKS Clnspired by The Boysnj Has there any old person got mixed with our crowd? If there is, take him out and don't be too loud. Hang the Almanac's cheat and the Catalog's spite For time is a liar, we 're all young to-night. IVe've a trick, we young folks, you may have been told, Of talking Cin publicj as if we were old. This boy we call President, and this one Doc- But of course you all know itls done just to mock. That boy with the jolly, fantastical look Has, we have been told, written a book, The name of which we do not know- It's just a.bout an old-fashioned beau. Then here's to our school-days, some golden, some gray VVith the gayness of winter and brightness of May. And when we are through with our chosen task, Let us not drop life's young mask. Elizabeth Wcart. lg...-. It's a long way to graduation, It's a long way to go. It's a long way to graduation To the sweetest job I know. Good-bye, Mr. Brothers, Farewell, teachers all It's a long, long way to graduation But I hear you call. John Steichen- How do you know Evangeline was the first wick- ed person in America? Clarence Roeder-'WVhy, doesn't Longfellow say, 'This is the forest prime evil?' Mr. Eads-t'Does your wife select your clothes? Mr. Seims-UNO, but she picks the pockets. i..g.-..T Chuck Nelson-HI hate dumb women. Vie. Sondergaard- Alia-a woman hater. 1.i,,:11..... Miss Bissell- 'We'll take Lamb tomorrow, and I want you to digest it thoroughly. ' ' Q ?.- Francis O 'Brien-4 ' Hey l Paul-' 'Wliat T' ' ' Francis- Just want to tell you you had two more hours to sleep. 1927 THE RUDDER Page 83 TO MY FORD Blessings on you, little Ford, VVith battered body so bare. Though people did make fun of you, What did We use to care. IVith your fenders rumpled and torn, And your headlights almost gone, How We'd laugh at the rest of the World Wlieii your engine would sound like a song. I loved to hear your funny buzz NVhen you were getting started. Uh! how I Wish, now, That you and I had never parted. Harold Von Qualcn Who is the lassie in our school, The one that J enkie likes the best? NVho does he think is so very pretty, More so than all the rest? They go to all the dances, The B. B. games 'n everything, And to all these big occasions She Wears Jenkie's pretty ring. Now, We'll admit she's very nice, And they make a lovely pair No matter Where you go, Theres none that will compare. Ginner, Ginner, Ginner Kern How do your lessons go? Oh, pretty fair-when Swede's not here- To make my heart go slow. Mr. Seims-'tCan you let me have a caddie who doesn't giggle all the time? George Davies-t'There is Tommy Lawler-but I can't guarantee that his eyes won't smile. . .Q. . Robert Dixon- Hey, there, what are you running for? Francis O'Brien-'tTo stop a iight. Robert Dixon-L WVho 's iighting? F. O'B.- Me and another fellerf' .1l.Q-,,- Raymond Laase announces that hc is going to enter the hog call- ing contest and he asks all his friends to come out and root for him. Page 84 THE RUDDER 1927 Gertrude had a Senior beau VVhose hair was black and curly. And everywhere that Gertrude went Ralph would be there with his girlie. Dr. Mehlhop-t'W'hy l.'ll have you cured of the measles in aweekf' Eulalie-4'Now, father, no rash promises. Paul O'Brien-4'Have some gum? It's good for the teeth. Chuck Steichen- Yeh, it makes 'em grow. iT,..Q..-. Alvin Mickelson- VVhat sort of fish is smelt? Louis 'Weicker-'fAny of 'em, my boy, any of 'emi' .1lQ.T..... Miss Johnson- Name a collective noun. Freshman-'tAsh can. John Erickson-'4You know, I think association with brilliant companions means a lot in one 's high school years. Bob Boston-'CSO that's it. I was wondering why you have been hanging around me. i...-MQ..-.,, Miss Poindexter-''Carlysle, what is the future tense offn1arry'? Carlysle-' ' Divorce. Mr. Gundy-'fIYhat are Roman numerals? Dick IVeicker- Athletic awards at the University of Rome. MQM.,1. Margaret Foster- I'd like a pencil. Oliice Girl-HHard or soft? Margaret- Soft, It's for writing a love letter. Stanton Mamer- Do you know Ken Maguire is always up to his chin in music? Wzilter Ulrich-'fHow come? Stanton- He plays the violin in the high school orchestra. l1il.Qi.i.- Robert Perschnick-'tDo you believe in evolution? Richard Swanson- Only when I look at you. .. Miss Miller fto class in Zoologyj- Can you name some birds that are often kept in captivity? LaVerne Brownsey-' 4 Jail birds. ... QM.i Miss Arrowsmith- If X means forte, what does XX mean? IValter Ulrich-' ' Eighty. H l Employer- I advertised for a strong boy. Do you think you will do? Joseph Dodd- IVell, I just finished licking all the other appli- cants. 1927 THE RUDDER Page 85 Miss Johnson-4'Name one important thing we didn't have a hundred years ago. Raymond Laase-4 'Me. 1.l..Q .i. Ralph Pratt-'ADO they serve fish at the Legion? Ralph Sodini-'tYes, they cater to everyone. ..M..Q....-. Eulalie Mehlhop-f'Do you know why you havenlt red hair? Elizabeth lVeart-' 4 No. Eulalie Mehlhop- Because Ivory won't rust. -.l.Q...l Miss Johnson- I want you never to use the word 'very' in this class again. Louis lVeicker-' ' V ery well. .M- Q- Norman Ambler- I spent most of my time with the person I love best in this world. Jimmy Reynolds- Don't you ever get tired of being alone. , 11511 Kate Lewis- I think football is such a rough game. Do players get killed often? Jake Hinch-- No, just once. John Paaske Cafter Morris gamej- I hope it rains todayf' Robert Brendley-' ' IVhy? John Paaske- To make it the end of a perfect day. Barbara Zabel-4'lVhat is a fishing net made of? Marie Zabel- A lot of holes tied together with string. Miss Bissell-t'VVhy do you always come late to school? Theresa Costello- Because of a sign on the way. Miss Bissellm- VVhat has that to do with it? Theresa Costello- It says, HSchool-go slow. Charlotte Brown- Do you come from the far north? Leland Marner-' ' No, why? Charlotte Brown-4'You dance as if you had snow shoes on. ,.1 . IVhat is wrong with me, Doctor? asked Robert Dixon. I am continually thinking about myself. 'fTut! Tut! You must stop worrying about triliesf' . .1Q.,.. . Lawrence Hanlon-t'IVhat are you going to do when you are through school? George IVick- I am going to be a concrete engineer. Lawrence Hanlon-'WVell you surely have the head for one. M.......Q - e 5 77 Haw, Haw, Ha, Ha, How, Haw-Aw-Aw Ha, How, Haw, Ha, Haw- Aw-Aw! CVictor Sondergaard's famous horse laughj. Goldsmith says, The loud laugh denotes a vacant mind. Page 86 THE RUDDER 1927 Mr. Brothers-'tDo you come from the country? Floyd Haack-UNO, I come from Campus. Keeley Jag talking about football practice-- Do you play in the backfield? George Davies-UNO! IVQ play in the park. . ..Q- Mr. Seims fafter three hours of signal practicej- All those that have enough take two steps forward. All stepped forward with the exception of Paul Johnston. VVhen asked if he wanted some more practice, Paul said that he was too tired to take the two steps forward. l.Q-.l Cabbage Head. VVe wonder why Bill Gregory put a hat on a head of cabbage and went outside bare-headed. .Q. . 'tSwimming is a Rare Sport. Swimming is a rare sport which all of us enjoy, young and old, as well as boys and girls. I sank and I thought I was going to stay sunk. -CEXtracts from George VVick's thernej. Andy J.- Did you say I was no gentleman? Swede- No. I merely said you preferred brunettes. Miss Johnson- Use the word gruesome in a sentencef, Stewart Gordon-- The man stopped shaving and grew some whiskers. VVill Gregory fdiscussing Senior carnivalj- You need some wild animals. Miss Bissell- VVe have you for a wild woman. ii.?Q. 1 Miss Poindexter-4'Use the right verb in this sentence. The toast was drank in silence. ' George Orr- The toast was ate in silence. -.- Harold Von Qualen- Didn,t you hurt yourself T? Iiysle Dixon- No, I had my light fall suit on. . .a..t . Robert Perschnick-f'That talk Mr. Brothers gave me went in one ear and out the other. Stanton Mamer- That's because there is nothing there to hold it in. 77 K 1 Miss Miller- VVhere do bugs go in the winter time? Hubert Grush-' ' Search me. .-.. Q....T1 Harold Grush- I came near selling my shoes today. VVilliam Finley-4 ' How come H Harold Grush-t'Had them half soledf' 1927 THE RUDDER Page 87 Glenn Mzirtin- What kind of monkeys grow on vines? Chuck Steichen-HI don't know. Glenn Martin-' ' Grapes. CGray-Apesj. Swede C'Brien- I slept like a log last night. Toots O'Brien- It sounded like a saw going through you. Mr. Gundy-'tVVhat is the best solvent for gold? Leland Mamer-' ' M atrimony. ' ' .Ti,Q Mr. Gundy Qin Physics classj- XVhat is HCKsC4 Henrietta Niessen- I have it on the tip of my tongue. Mr. Gundv--'Ullhen suit it out it's Arsenic. . l i i.l.Q4.iT.. on Miss Miller-'Wlfhat is a scale? LaVerne Brownsey-''Freckles on a ish. i...l.Q...i.i Miss Bissell was giving some hints on titles for themes. She suggested The Tale of a Piece of Chalk. Margaret Ahern replied: l Does chalk have tails? .Qli.. g Nicholas Nelson-t'Did you ever take chloroform? Harry Landers- No, who teaches it. Reuel Hoffman-i'They're laying for you. Paul DHHk6F-'g4Wll0?7, Reuel Hoffman-' ' The chickens. .-. .Q.i1-. Miss Bissell- Hazor! Put your hands in front of you. Hazor Smith- Can?t, I'm tying my pants. l Q....l1 Miss Bissell- Is there anvthino' vou can do better than anyone . C1 . . else? John Steichen-4'Yes, I can read my own writing. . .-Q.,,lT 77 Lawrence Hanlon- I would like to see a pair of shoes that would fit my feet. Shoeman-' ' So would I. 1mQ,...- Margery WValker- VVhat makes your face so red? Kate Lewis-' ' Cause-' ' Margery VValker-' ' Cause why ? Kate Lewis-' ' Causemetics. Mr. Eads- And where was Sheridan when he took his twenty mile hike? Clarence Roeder-t'On a horse. Margaret Rabe- Are you learning much French? Ada Anderson- Yes, I can shrug my shouldersf' 1927 RUDDER E TH 88 Page ,sash E505 S26 'SEEN awww Exam MSD gm WO ,Sago wgm Scam H3555 mmwrgw 2962 8:5 mleocm 205 BHOOU NED we P6556 Hgemgdm- REEF .m -m MEEUQM E S280 'EQUNQB gms: Esudmg QBPEWEEHCH PHOEHOUOQ 3255! 'EUPHOQQM iagwmwamvz M-NED BE! 02:2 Kiggm E M220 mE3mwm5Om mL:Oak8m, E M220 ,amgzmlgm FMLA M GUN ,Axim Ed:-E Hggwmeoa -Hguwwmz Maggy NgOpMwEOm 2 OB ,HSFEQO Ogmm 'EQUNQB Nggmwm 5532002 Emwgegm Mwzm MEF ESESH d F25 E WAQMQEU Em Gig Swami QSQEOQS gg? 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Ymgmg bb OE 255 HNEIQHSOH wgwama on jg qmngg 036032- 052 g Zaman-m QQOSQ mgg 52033 gm? Om N5 O: M5205 mags Qgm 'Hmpgg 1 1 l I I 1927 THE RUDDER Page 91 CALENDAR Tuesday, Sept. 7-D. T. H. S. opened with an attendance of 190 pupils. Mr. Seims gave out the football suits, practice in the afternoon. WVednesday, Sept. 8-Mr. Brothers had a great deal of difficulty arranging the classes. Thursday, Sept. 9-Girls Glee Club. Rain. Friday, Sept. 10-The Seniors of 1926 gave a dance at Idlehour Park. Monday, Sept. 13-Senior Class meeting. Tuesday, Sept. 14-Election of Rudder Staff. Hiking Club meet- ing. Hlednesday, Sept. 15-Meeting of staff members. Mr. Seims is working the boys very hard, getting them in trim for the Saunemin football game. Girls Glee Club. Thursday, Sept. 16-Agent for Senior class rings. Junior meeting. Friday, Sept. 17-Orchestra practice. Monday, Sept. 20-Alva came to school with a black eye, blame it to football. Tuesday, Sept. 21-The Senior class decided on class rings. Hik- ing Club meeting. lVednesday, Sept. 22-Girls Glee Club. Thursday, Sept. 23-Orchestra practice. Rain. Louis Williams in Science Entertainment performed some very interesting experi- ments. Friday, Sept. 24-More rain. Senior meeting. Monday, Sept. 27-Meeting of Staff members. Tuesday, Sept. 28-Rain. NVednesday, Sept. 29-Football tickets are on sale for the Kan- kakee game. Girls Glee Club. Still raining. Thursday, Sept. 30-More rain. Orchestra practice. Friday, Oct. 1-Pep meeting. Martha Nelson and Ralph Sodini were elected cheer leaders. Monday, Oct. 4-Rain. Fire drill. Tuesday, Oct. 5-Rain. Hiking Club meeting. Vfednesday, Oct. 6-Girls Glee Club meeting. Thursday, Oct. 7-Orchestra. Group pictures for Annual are taken. Friday, Oct. 8-School begins at 8 o'clock. Dwight played For- rest-Won 6-0. Captain Anderson hero. Monday, Oct. 11-Glee Club meeting. Tuesday, Oct. 12-Columbus Day. Vlednesday, Oct. 13-At 3:30 the parents came to school to visit. At this meeting Mr. Brothers explained the new report cards. Thursday, Oct. 14-Orchestra practice. More pictures taken for the Annual. Friday, Oct. 15-Glee Club meeting. Monday, Oct. 18-Pep meeting. Hiking Club meeting. Tuesday, Oct. 19-Glee Club meeting. Page 92 THE RUDDER 1927 Wlednesday, Oct. 20-Examinations start at noon. Thursday, Oct. 21-Examinations. Friday, Oct. 22-Examinations in the forenoon. Dwight played Lexington, won 40-0. Monday, Oct. 25-Everyone was anxious to find out grades. Junior girls gave a play after school. Tuesday, Oct. 26-Freshmen meeting. Vic on the way to school today stalled Esmeralda on the railroad and scraped fenders with two Fords. VVednesday, Oct. 26-Senior meeting. Girls Glee Club. Thursday, Oct. 27-Orchestra practice. Friday, Oct. 28-School starts at 8 o'clock. Dwight beat Fair- bury 20-0. Monday, Nov. 1-Junior meeting. Practice for the Senior circus. Tuesday, Nov. 2-Hiking Club meeting. Wednesday-Nov. 3-Girls Glee Club. Thursday, Nov. 4-Orchestra. Senior meeting. Friday, Nov. 5-School starts at 8 o'clock. Dwight beat Chenoa 38-0. Monday, Nov. 8-Senior meeting. Junior meeting. Tuesday, Nov. 9-About all the school faces were seen at Frank L. Smith's big celebration. VVednesday, Nov. 10-Girls Glee Club. Thursday, Nov. 11-Armistice Day. Friday, Nov. 12-Miss Bannon gave a harp concert. Monday, Nov. 15-Friday, Nov. 19-no school. Institute week. Monday, Nov. 22-Suits given out for basket ball, practice for Senior circus. Tuesday, Nov. 23-Orchestra. First night of basket ball practice. At noon four boys walked into Miss Bissel's assembly with lolly pops. The lolly pops went in the waste paper basket and the boys in deten- tion for a week. XVednesday, Nov. 24-Girls Glee Club. Thursday, Nov. 25-Thanksgiving. Friday, Nov. 26-No school. Monday, Nov. 29-Senior meeting, practice for Senior circus. Tuesday, Nov. 30-Practice for Senior circus. Meeting of all class officers. Wednesday, Dec. 1-Practice for Senior circus. Glee Club meet- ing. Senior Popularity contest started. Thursday, Dec. 2-Dress rehearsal. Friday, Dec. 3-Orchestra. Senior circus. Monday, Dec. 6-Getting ready for the second six weeks exam- inations. Tuesday, Dec. 7-Boys Glee Club. Junior meeting. Wednesday, Dec. 8-Examinations begin at one o'clock. Thursday, Dec. 9-Examinations. Friday, Dec. 10-Examinations. Monday, Dec. 13-Junior play practice. 1927 THE RUDDER Page 93 Tuesday, Dec. 14-Crcliestrag Junior play practice. Vlednesday, Dec. 15-HAH girls have hearts tested before playing basketball. Miss Hutchison. Thursday, Dec. 16-Girls Glee Club. Dress rehearsal. Friday, Dec. 17-Junior play. Elska Juhler visited Economics class this morning and Tommy M. walked in all dressed up in his Sunday clothes. Monday, Dec. 20-Boys Crlee Club. Tuesday, Dec. 21-Hiking Club meeting. VVednesday, Dec. 22-Girls Glee Club. Thursday, Dec. 23-Football players received their letters. Girls Glee Club sang before the Assembly. Friday, Dec. 24-No school until Jan. 3, 1927. Monday, Jan. 3-Hiking Club meeting. Tuesday, Jan. 4-Try out for operetta. VVednesday, J an. 5-Dwight played Gardner-Lost 10-22. Thursday, Jan. 6-Meeting of Staff members. Teachers have not yet recovered from the vacation. In the Public Speaking Class, Ray- mond Laase was affectionately called , My dear. Friday, J an. 7-Dwight played NVilmington-VVon 31-16. Monday, J an. 10-First operetta practice. Tuesday, Jan. 11-Dwight played Reddick-VVon 14-10. Wednesdayf, Jan. 12-Practice for boys chorus. Thursday, Jan. 13-Orchestra practice. Friday, Jan. 14-All the farmers are snowbound. Monday, Jan. 17-Girls Chorus. Tuesday, Jan. 18-More snow. 1Vednesday, Jan. 19-Operetta practice. Dwight beat Odell, 25-19. Thursday, Jan. 20-Boy's Chorus practiced. Friday, Jan. 21-Orchestra practice. Friday, Jan. 24-Hiking Club meeting. Cperetta practice. Tuesday, Jan. 25-Gave out examination schedules. Wvednesday, Jan. 26'-EXam- Thursday, Jan. 27- i- Friday, Jan. 28- nations. Monday, Jan. 31-Mflperetta practice. Tuesday, Feb. 1-Mr. Brothers is having trouble in planning a new schedule. Wednesday, Feb. 2-Dwight beat Forrest 29-16. Thursday, Feb. 3-Orchestra practice. Friday, Feb. 4'-Operetta practice 6:45. Monday, Feb. T--Spring has come. Operetta practice. Tuesday, Feb. S--Seniors are preparing to give a supper. Vlfednesday, Feb. 9-Cperetta practice 3:15. Thursday, Feb. 10-Senior class gave supper at Congregational Church. Friday, Feb. ll.--Dwight played Chenoa. XVon 41-11. Monday, Feb. 14-VVe said good-bye to the little red school house. The top floor of the new annex was opened. Page 94 THE RUDDER 1927 Tuesday, Feb. 15-Operetta practice. YVednesday, Feb. 16-Summer weather. Thursday, Feb. 17--Orchestra practice. Friday, Feb. 18-Operetta practice at theater. Monday, Feb. 21-Operetta given. Tuesday, Feb. 22-George VVashington's birthday. XYednesday, Feb. 23-Girls Glee Club. Thursday, Feb. 24-Rain. Friday, Feb. 225-Orchestra practice. Monday, Feb. 28-The new annex is completed. Tuesday, March 1-Meeting of Operetta cast. Vllednesday, March 2-Girls Crlee Club of Dwight defeated Forrest 26 to 19. Thursday, March 3-Orchestra practice. Friday, March 4-Dwight defeated Odell, 22 to 17. Monday, March 7-Girls Glee Club practice. Tuesday, March 8-Everyone is buying reserved seats for the basketball tournament in Pontiac. Wednesdayr, March 9-Girls Glee Club practice. Thursday, March 10-Spring is here as 'fSwede is playing marbles with the first graders. Friday, March 11-No school-Tournament at Pontiac. Monday, March 14-Practice for contest. Tuesday, March 15-Nothing happened. VVednesday, March 16-The Glee Club sang before the assembly. Thursday, March 17-VVe are green. Friday, March 18-Senior meeting. Monday, March 21-Rain. Tuesday, March 22-Everyone is preparing for Patron's Day. VVednesday, March 23-Girls Glee Club. Thursday, March 24-Program in Assembly. Friday, March 25-Patron's Day. No school. Monday, March 28-Practice for contest. Tuesday, March 29-Seniors are trying to sell more Annuals. Vlednesday, March 30-Girls Glee Club. Thursday, March 31-Banquet for the Public Speaking class in the cooking room. Friday, April 1-April Fool's Day. A number of April Fool presents were handed out by teachers and pupils alike. Monday, April 4-Rather stormy and cold for April weather. A bit more of March, perhaps. Tuesday, April 5-Hiking Club meeting. VVednesday, April 6-Girls Glee Club. Thursday, April 7-Orchestra. Spring weather has returned. Friday, April 8-Operetta party. Saturday, April 16-Preliminary Commercial contest at Dwight. Saturday, April 30-Hiking Club dance. Saturday, May 7-District Commercial contest at Pontiac. Friday, May 13-Senior play Honor Bright. 1927 THE RUDDER Page 95 Saturday, May 21-State Commercial contest at Normal. Saturday, May 28-Junior-Senior reception. Sunday, June 5-Baccalaureate Services. NVednesday, June 8-Class Day. Friday, June 10-Commencement. Of all the studies in our school, Bookkeeping is the worst, I never am the one to get My work all done up first. The one who always is the first, Is either of these two, It's dapper Charley Nelson, Or ambitious Harold Orr. IVho's the lad with the red hair, IVho's glassy eyes have a strong stare, VVho's freckled face beams forth so fair, H'I'oots O'Brien, I do declare. Dude is just a nickname For a guy named Hugh, Every time you think of him, You're glad that you are you. Swede's the fellow in our school IVho studies not a bit, If he gets down to his work, He might make quite a hit. 'I'here's a stout lad in our school, WVho loves a slim lass, Oh! so fair, Wlio has such red hair, I declare Our Dude adores her for her hair. 'Ihere was a fat man named Maguire, Vxlho lost his footing and fell in the mire. Said a gay passer-by Cheer up, never say die. 'tBut I must, he replied, '4I,m a dyer. ..i...Q.l..i. Station D. T. Il. S. is broadcasting the following request numbers from the Studio in the Assembly: Leland Mamer- Sweet Charlotte Brown. Hugh Thompson- Red Red Robin. Paul 0'Brien- My lVild Irish Rose. Andy Jepsen-' ' Always. Fat Johnson-''Thinking of You. Page 96 THE RUDDER 1927 ALUMNI OF D. T. H. S. 1880-- 1926 1880 Allie Eldredge fMrs. Mohrj, deceased, Charles Fallis, deceased, Charles Rhodes, no information. 1881 Alice Paul CMrs. W. T. Primej, deceased, Fred Wlood, deceased, Alice Rattenbury tMrs. NV. E. Pringlej, Chicago, Ill., Anna Baker tMrs. C. H. Lovewellj, Lincoln, Ill., Edith Kneeland tMrs. Hansenj, Normal, lll., John P. McVVilliams, Dwight, Ill. 1882 Nora Goodman CMrs. F. A. Tholeb, Seattle, VVash., Mary Mar- shall CMrs. A. McKennonj, Methaw, Wlash., John H. Smith, Bank In- spector, Minneapolis, Minn., Frank A. Thole, Bulb-raising Business, Seattle, VVash., Laura Thompson, deceased. 1883 , There Was no class this year. 1 1884 Effie E. Baker tMrs. XV. L. Barnesl, Brooklyn, N. V., Jennie Rat- tenberry, Chicago, Ill., Annie E. Fox QMrs. Showalterj, Davenport, Neb., Jenny Payne, Pontiac, Ill. 1885 Mary Cusick fMrs. George Crawfordj, deceased, Erminie Ahern CMrs. Frank L. Smithj, Dwight, Ill., Mary Longe, deceased, Franc M. Vlilson fMrs. J. YV. Mclloyvellj, Fairbury, Ill., Ella Conant CMrs. Ed. Hortonj, Dwight, Ill., Frank L. Smith, Dwight, Ill. 5, 1886 Louise McVVilliams CMrs. Hoy U. Hlestl, Chicago, Ill., Verna Koehnlein tMrs. V. K. Moyerl, Dwight, Ill., Cora Adams, Dwight, Ill., Eugene George, clerical work, Chicago, Ill., Samuel Houston, de- ceased. 1887 Julia O'Malley, Chicago, Ill., Nellie Hleldon CMrs. Lafayette Tan- nerj, Dwight, Ill., Mary O'Malley tMrs. Kileyj, Chicago, Ill., Lillie B. Conrad. Chicago, Ill. 1888 Jennie Cadwallader fMrs. C. M. Moderwellj, Evanston, Ill-, Lillie Koehnlein CMrs. Lillie Reedj, Dwight, Ill., Luella Stevens fMrs. Ishamj, Mazon, Ill., Alice Perry, Dwight, Ill., Anna Dunlop CMrs. Grant Houstonj, Joliet, Ill., Minnie Lower CMrs. Clc-mmerj, Morgan Park, Ill., Aura Gallop tMrs. A. VVilmotj, Pamona, Cal. 1889 Fred Smith, deceased, D. C. Morgan, Civil Engineer, Kitanning, Pa., Louise de Clercq fMrs. Jenningsl, Evanston, Ill., Nellie Jeffries fMrs. Phillipsj, Chicago, Ill., Bessie Huey CMrs. H. F. Adamsl, Springfield, Ill., Henry Blood, VVindsor, Ontario, Charles Vickery, South Bend, Ind., Nellie Doherty fMrs. Cassidyj, Joliet, Ill. 1927 THE RUDDER Page 97 1890 Jennie Koehnlein CMrs. Elliotj, deceased, 1Valter O'Malley, de- ceased, Della Pearre QMrs. Theodore Hayesj, Dwight, 111.5 Alice Longe fMrs. Readyj, Chicago, 111., Mary Conrad tMrs. M. A.. Mess- leinj, Chicago, 111., John George, information cannot be obtanied. A 1891 Minnie E. Barr CMrs. A. 111. Armstrongj, Pontiac, 111., R. May Morris, Dwight, 111., Marcella Ferguson QMrs. Kennedyj, deceased, Mildred C. Gould 1Mrs. A. Ulsonj, Streator, 111., Fred de Clercq, Chi- cago, 111., Maggie Kern, deceased. 1892 Bessie Baker, Green Cove Springs, Florida, Clay Parker, 111enat- chee, 111ash., Fannie Conner, Niagara Falls, N. Y., M. Etta Calder, Pocatello, 1claho, Charles Simmons, deceased. ' 1893 Addie B. Fenn QMrs. 111. C. Burskj, Urbana, 111., Mabel Thomp- son, Dwight, 111., Dora Kern CMrs. Knudsenj, Milwaukee, 11'is., Frank Ford, Dwight, 111., John C'Ma1ley, Dwight, 111. 1894 Mary Finfield tMrs. Finchj, Mazon, 111., Emma Groll, Chicago, 111., Marie Petersen QMrs. Sondergaarclj, Dwight, 111. 1895 Nellie Mills fMrs. George Brownj, Laporte, Ind., Mable Parker CMrs. Fawleyj, Hollywood, Cal., Emma Barr QMrs. 1lVatkinsj, North- western Law School, Ernest Seymour, Streator, 111. 1896 Flora Smith, deceased. 1897 Ella Pollard CMrs. Mc1ntire1, Edinburgh, Mass., Florence E. 11'right, Lexington, 111., Lydia L. Seabert, Cincinnati, Ohio, Florence Trunnell fMrs. Cvermanj, Montana, Agnes Buck QMrs. H. B. Jolm- sonj, Great Falls, Mont. 1898 Julia Hughes Q11rs. AIUNZIHIUSD, deceased, Sigourney Baker fMrs. S. F. Cuminingsj, deceased: Clare Baker 111rs. B1oomingkenipherj, Rico, Col., Maud Shearer CMrs. U. K. 111el1s1, Bloomington, 111., Ada 17. Weldon fMrs. 11. Howardj, Chicago, 111., Dora llanlon CMrs. Jolm Sloanj, Corwith, 1owa5 Edna Thompson QMrs. 111111. 1'oughtj, Blue 1sland, 111. A 1899 Bud 111. Seymour, Los Angeles, Cal., Dwight Collins, German- town, Pa., Maud Stevens fMrs. George Steichenj, Dwight, 111. Frank Kneeland, New York City, N. Y., Goldy M. Hamilton, Mexico, Mo., Katie Breen C11rs. Dailyj, Burlington, 1owa, Amy Orr CMrs. Charles Koehnleinj, deceased, Agnes Knndsen, Niagara Falls, N. Y., Clinton J. Ahern, Dwight, 111., Nellie Stewart, Dwight, 111. Pmew THERUDDER UW 1900 Ella Chester, deceased, J. F. Geis, deceased, Anna Barnhardt, information could not be obtained, Lena Hatting, Dwight, 111., M. Henry Kern, Chicago, 111., David Leach, Chicago, 111., Earl Losee, Dwight, 111., Wm. Lister, Chicago, 111. 1901 Bonnie Baker, Green ,Cove Springs, Florida, Nellie Breen, Chi- cago, 111., Grace Brown CMrs. Townsendj, Chicago, 111., Percy Bru- baker, Chicago, 111., Ernest Donigan, Peoria, 111., Della Lightholder tMrs. Ralphj, Odell, 111., Clyde Martin, Dwight, 111., Jessie McCune QMrs. Larsonj, Los Angeles, Cal., Otto Mickelson, Dwight, 111. 1902 Mable Drew, deceased, Clara Naffziger CMrs. L. L. Harrisonj, deceased, Mayme Brown, WVashington, D. C., Litta Mae Haise fMrs. Clyde Martinj, Dwight, 111., Grace O'Malley, Chicago, 111., VVinnie Leach CMrs. W. Dreiskel, Chicago, 111., Edward Hoffman, Dwight, 111., George Kern, Dwight, 111., Lizzie Hennessy, Chicago, 111., Ralph Har- ris, Oak Park, 111., Carrie Baker, Philadelphia, Pa. 1903 Cathrine Kelagher fMrs. Clearyj, Chicago, 111., Phoebe Pettitt tMrs. C. 1. Dyerl, Los Angeles, Cal., Henry Kern, deceased, Matz Thompson, Seattle, NVash., Jesse Peary, Los Angeles, Cal. 1904 Edward Bartholic, deceased, Minnie Hatting QSister Mary Ur- sulaj, Eureka, Cal., Ellen Schneider QMrs. Chittickl, Kankakee, 111., Dora Langhans CMrs. Bowesj, 1ndianaapo1is, 1nd., Bessie Carty fMrs. James Mettaj, Dwight, 111., Ada Hahn QMrs. Carterj, VValnut Grove, Minn., Sydney O'Malley, Chicago, 111., Julius 1Vrig-ht, Dwight, 111., Gene Hamilton, Dwight, 111., Grace Russel tMrs. Thayerj, no informa- tion can be obtained. I 1905 Stella Bovik CMrs. Coxj, Chicago, 111., Grace Ford fMrs. Elmer Seabertj, Dwight, Ill., Philip Gibbons, Pontiac, 111., Earl Hager, Dwight, Ill., Dan Pierce, Farmer, Minn. 1906 Harry C. Adams, Los Angeles, Cal., Stella Brown, 1Venatchee, Wfash., Molly C. Breen fMrs. Roachl, deceased, Mildred Drew CMrs. Kelli, Chicago, 111., Clara Jensen CMrs. Fred Hinterbergl, Chicago, 111., Oliver Naffziger, Decatur, 111., Bessie Palm, Cornwallis, Ore., Lottie Buehler, Chicago, 111., Helen Beltzhoover fMrs. Glenn 1Vheelerj, Los Angeles, Cal., Grace Doherty, Chicago, 111., Arthur F. Haise, Philadelphia, Pa., Louise Lydigsen, Dwight, 111., Fred Reeb, Dwight, 111., Emma Romberger fMrs. C. J. Aherni, Dwight, 111., Irving E. Pagels, information cannot be obtained. 1907 Louise Baker CMrs. Earl Hagerl, Dwight, 111., Lillian Fisk, Dwight, 111., Mary Prime lMrs. H. A. Robinsonj, Burlingame, Cal., 1927 THE RUDDER Page 99 Louise Empie tMrs. Vernon Martinj, Merced, Cal., Mary Hodgman tMrs. Alfterl, Julesburg, Col., Lena Middleton tMrs. Stoutj, Snell- ing, Cal., Eleanor Wright QMrs. Ed Sterrittl, Dwight, Ill., Frances Trunnell QMrs. Arthur Haisej, Philadelphia, Pa., George Chester, Valparaiso, Ind., Fred Foersterling, Peoria, Ill., Harold Barr, Flor- ida, Arthur Kern, Dwight, Ill., William Empie, Virginia, Minn., Orland Ellis, Peoria, Ill., Murray Merritt, lloopeston, Ill., Maurice VVilkinson, Chicago, Ill., Edna Hill tMrs. Apatoj, information could not be obtained. 1908 Birdie Ellis tMrs. Vladdingtonj, VVarren, Ill., Luther iiaim, Dwight, Ill., Irma Jones tMrs. George Hallj, Chicago, Ill., Elma Rosendall tMrs. John K. Colemanj, Seattle, Viash., Hazel Scott, Dwight, Ill., Edward Higgins, Rockford, Ill., Peter Thompson, Seattle, Wzlsli., Harry Christman, Milwaukee, VVis. 1909 Frances Breen tMrs. Maherl, Gardner, Ill., Nellie Bagnell tMrs. Powelll, Blackstone, Ill., Ella Mickelson tMrs. Valasekj, Chicago, Ill., Reba Fellingham tMrs. McArdlej, Yakima, Wlash., Hazel Fisk tMrs. James Jonesj, Lexington, Ill., Olive Ingraham CMrs. Luther Hahnj, Dwight, Ill., Beryl Vickery tMrs. L. Badgleyj, Boise, Idaho, Edith Bartholic, Chicago, Ill., Elsie Bartholic CMrs. Glynn Jonesj, deceased, Robert Stewart, Aurora, Ill., Henry Joost, Orange, Cal., Clarence Clover, Gardner, Ill., Max Tanner, Dwight, Ill., Glen Hohenshell, New York City, N. Y. 1910 Ruth Bartholic QMrs. Roy Morrisj, Momence, Ill., Leslie Bovik, Chicago, Ill., Joseph Diefenbach, Milwaukee, Wis., Capitola Empie, Rockford, Ill., Etta Empie tMrs. Andersonj, Rockford, Ill., Mildred Giles tMrs. Arthur Brubakerl, Chicago, Ill., Louis Kinie, La Fayette, Ind., Claude Porter, Louisville, Ky., Carrie Reed Jenningsj, Jacksonville, Fla., Lulu YVeary tMrs. Joostj, Sheldon, Ill., Satford Dlright, New York City, N. Y., Leo YVest, Chicago, Ill. 1911 Elsie Buehler tMrs. Vilroy Tamblingj, Dwight, Ill., Ruth Burns tMrs. George Baunij, Normal, Ill., Ruth Giles fMrs. XV. R. Carlinj, Dwight, Ill., Alma Lydigsen, Dwight, Ill., Esther Mickelson tMrs. Dialter Houckj, Dwight, Ill., Roy Morris, Monience, Ill., Jean Shearer, Dwight, Ill., Thomas Tanner, Lansing, Mich. 1912 ichard Baker, Muskegon, Mich., Grace Crewes CMrs. Louis Kime , La Fayette, lnd., Rose Davis tMrs. Oliver Natifzigerj, Decatur, Ill., Arta Drew, Dwight, Ill., Henry Hager, Gihson City, Ill., May Hayes fMrs. Joseph Dillonj, Hibbing. Minn., Aaron Hoffman, New York, Valeria Kostrzeska, Chicago, Ill., Alta Maloney fMrs. Lloyd Bartholicj, Kankakee, Ill., Henry McConnell, deceased, Clara Rosen- dall, Dwight, Ill., Elmer Smith, Dwight, Ill. PmewQ THE RUDDER MN 1913 Dorothy Baker QMrs. Yatesj, Streator, 111.5 Ruth Brendley, Dwight, 111.5 Mayme Chase, Chicago, 111.5 Gertrude Diefenbach tMrs. Cusickj, Dwight, 111.5 Ray Doherty, Chicago, 111.5 Frank Geis, San Francisco, Cal.5 Harold Hough, Chicago, 111.5 George Joost, DeKalb, 111.5 Agnes Korsgaard, North Liberty, 1nd.5 Evalyn McKee, Sheldon, 111.5 Lucile Van Eman tMrs. B. Mathiesenj, Dwight, 111.5 1Vayne V ickery, Boise, 1dal1o. 1914 May C. Judge tMrs. C. A. Brothersj, Dwight, 111.5 Rebecca Ep- stein, Chicago, 111.5 1da Buehler, Chicago, 111.5 1cy H. Orr CMrs. A. R. Tockl, deceased5 Helen J. Jolmston, no information could be obtained5 Eulalie Lower CMrs. Elmer Smithj, Dwight, 111.5 Harold L. Hoffman, Chicago, 111.5 W8.lt61' V. Empie, Los Angeles, Cal.5 Kenneth C. Sea- bert, deceased. 1915 Cecilia Geis tMrs. Arthur Lauermanj, Hammond, 1nd.5 Blanche L. Reeb tMrs. Charles Maloneyl, Hammond, 1nd.5 Rebecca Taylor fMrs. Horace Houckl, Dwight, 111.5 Ruth Peterson fMrs. James Christiansenj, Dwight, 111.5 Margaret Diefenbach CMrs. Verdenl, Odell, 111.5 Deborah Hoffman fMrs. Charles Grinnerj, Gardner, 111.5 Viola Pierce, Chicago, 111.5 Esther Knudsen CMrs. Ray Smithj, Strea- tor, 111.5 Gertrude N. Ketcham, Dwight, 111.5 Julius Epstein, Chicago, 111.5 Randall B. Kime, dec-eased5 Clarence Chubb, Houston, Texas. 1916 Roy V. Koten, Toledo, Chiog Verna Terwil1eg'ar, Normal, 111.5 Villa Gregory tMrs. Egglestonj, Pontiac, 111.5 Edward Holtzhauer, Dwight, 111.5 Pearl Ely, deceased5 Ruth Kelch CMrs. Albert Haeltlej, Peoria, 111.5 Gertrude 11. Ketcham, Dwight, 111.5 Mary C. Taylor CMrs. Harold Lewisj, Dwight, 111.5 Mildred Eyer QMrs. Lehraclcl, Kansas City, Mo.5 Edith Short Clllrs. Everett Harrisj, Pontiac, 111.5 Clara Jorgenson CMrs. Carl Jensenj, Dwight, 111.5 1rene A. Farrell, Normal, 111.: Charlotte Burns CMrs. Mitchellj, Sibley, 1owa5 Frank R. Grush, 1Vest Virginia5 E. Jeanette Hodgman QMrs. 1V. Gibsonl, Bloomington, 111.5 Florence Christman CMrs. Robert Millerj, Odell, 111.5 Frances P. Miller, Chicago, 111.5 Zola A. Seabert CMrs. Cyrus Hodgmanj, Dwight, 111.5 Emma R. Siedentop, Dwight, 111. 1917 Leslie Fay, 1Vatseka, 111.5 Ada Joost fMrs. Ehlenl, DeKalb, 111.5 Arthur Hahn, Fergus Falls, Minn.5 1Valter Roeder, Dwight, 111.5 Esther Hoffman, Dwight, 111.5 Alvin Sondergaard, Dwight, 111.5 How- ard Graham, 1Vilmington, 111.5 Helen Ketcham tlllrs. 1. Fisherl Dwight, 111.5 Harold 1Vest, Dwight, 111.5 Agnes Thelan tMrs. S. Buck- leyj, VVashington, D. C.5 Angeline Steichen fMrs. J. J. Burnsj, Dwight, 111. 7 1918 J. Esther Kime CMrs. Theybarj, Detroit, Mich5 Vera Barnum QMrs. Maurice Thomasj, 1Vashington, 111.5 Frances L. Eyer tMrs. 14927 M- g THE RUDDER Page101 Henry Hagerj, Gibson City, Ill., Lonella Spinney, Kankakee, Ill., Ida Schroeder fMrs. R. J. Nllatsonj, Princeton, Ill., Myrtle Crews CMrs. lValter Gundeckj, South Bend, Ind., Rebecca E. Miller fMrs. Andrew Kayej, Bloomington, Ill., Agnes J. Hatting QMrs. George Hilandj, Cornell, Ill., Paul E. Holbrook, Oakland, Cal., Arthur Giles, Chicago, Ill., James D. Kelagher, Chicago, Ill., Vernon Thompson, California, Carl Victor Erickson, Champaign, Ill., Grace D. Kern tllrs. Arthur Gilesj, Chicago, Ill., Grace A. Lower CMrs. Lester Beiswangerj, Gard- ner, Ill., Dorothea M. Jeffries CMrs. Vtlacaserj, Lexington, Ill., Eliza- beth Drew CMrs. James Curriel, Dwight, Ill., Edna M. Farrell, Nor- mal, Ill., Helen M. Robinson tMrs. Brustj, Dwight, Ill., Esther A. E. Burger CMrs. Ed Holtzhauerj, Dwight, Ill. 1919 Dorothy Aye, Chicago, Ill., Jolm Barry, Chicago, Ill., Helen Brendley flllrs. James McConnellj, Dwight, lll., Vera Brown, Forest Park, Ill., Theodore Chapman, Chicago, Ill., Rnpert.Goodman, Dwight, Ill., Agatha Haggerty, Eureka, Ill., Dorothy Hanlon, Cicero, Ill., Martha Holicman, Oak Park, Ill., Mary Hoffman, Oak Park, Ill., Siegert Jensen, Memphis, Tenn., Frances Ketcham, Dwight, Ill., Mau- rine Ketchani, Youngstown, Ohio, Erna Kepplinger CMrs. Jean La- Vallej, Chicago, Ill., Clarice Lemmer tMrs. Frank Fellowsj, Phila- delphia, Pa., Donald Nelson, Dwight, Ill., Loretta Xliest, Streator, Ill. 1920 Loretta Bannon, Chicago, Ill., Lisle Barnum, Farmer City, Ill., Emma Beiswanger tMrs. Geo. Kepplingerj, Harvey, Ill., Viola. Burk'- hart, Chicago, Ill., lya Cook QMrs. Iva Lee lllhitej, Dwight, Ill., Vic- toria Currie CMrs. Shirley Scottj, Dwight, Ill., Edith Deutsch CMrs. Taylor Trumboj, Chicago, Ill., Alma Eyer, Dwight, Ill., Anna Hat- ting, Great Lakes,Ill.g Roger Holbrook, Clarksdale,Miss., Viggo Kors- gaard, Chicago, lll., Ruth Lydigsen, Dwight, lll., Yilalter Maloney, Kankakee, Ill., Martha Roeder, Chicago, Ill., Clyde Schrotbcrger, Pon- tiac, Ill., Thelma Drew, Dwight, Ill., Russell Cook, Union Hill, lll., Margaret lVelsh, Kansas City, Mo., Irene Steichen, Dwight, lll., Louise Steger, Dwight, Ill., NValter Small, Kankakee, Ill., Orlena Sie- dentop tMrs. Herbert Mclfinneyj, Dwight, Ill. 1921 Miilliam Anderson, Dwight, Ill., Irene Bannon, Chicago, Ill., Mar- garet Brown, Pontiac, Ill., Florence Burgwald CMrs. Carl Paulsonj, Dwight, lll., Andrew Burkhart, Dwight, Ill., Mary Chapple, Dwight, Ill., Anna Drew, Maxon, lll., Helen Duffy tMrs. Sim Callj, Dwight, Ill., Edith Gallup fMrs. Harold Toddj, Chicago, Ill., Mildred Horn- berger fMrs. Lawrence NVeberj, Chicago, Ill., Peter Kern, Dwight, Ill., Herbert McKinney, Dwight, Ill., Anna Pool tllrs. Thomas Hnghesj, Dwight, Ill., Leona Sodini CMrs. Jean Payoggil, Tolnca, Ill., Marjorie Steichen, Dwight, Ill., Florence Strute, Dwight, Ill., Elenore Swanson Clllrs. H. Appellj, Florida, Charlotte Thorpe tMrs. Lisle Barnumj, Farmer City, Ill., Allen Zingrebe, Chicago, lll. Page 102 THE RUDDER 1927 1922 Grace Barnum, Great Lakes, Ill., Clymcnia Bartholic, Chicago, Ill., Clarence Beatty, University of Illinois: Florence Bergman, Dwight, Ill., Mary Cliristnian, Chicago, Ill., Chester Colstock, Uni- versity of Illinois, Esther Epstein, Chicago, Ill., Ambrose French, Chicago, Ill., Harriet liaise, Dwight, Ill., Harold Hanlon, Chicago, Ill., Dorothy Jenkins, Dwight, Ill., Edna Jepsen CMrs. Ahlinj, Au- rora, Ill., Edna Kime, Bloomington, Ill., Henry Klusman, Chicago, Ill., Paul Korsgaard, Chicago, Ill., Elva Landers tMrs. Kenneth Gil- lispiej, Chicago, Ill., Andrew Peterson, Dwight, Ill., Lola Pickles, Peoria, Ill., Edna Seabert, Eureka, Ill., Grace Short, Iowa City, Iowa, Lucile Smith, Dwight, Ill., Esther Sondergaard fMrs. Petersonj, Dwight, Ill., Lenore Thompson CMrs. Arnold Hahnj, Dwight, Ill., Minnie Zabel, Dwight, Ill., Ray Zingrebe, Chicago, Ill. 1923 Leslie Aye, Chicago, Ill., Arthur Bauerle, Chicago, Ill., Harriet Blocker, Dwight, Ill., Orville Brown, Chicago, Ill., Ralph Brown, Chi- cago, Ill., Ruth Brown, Normal, Ill., Inez Butz, Normal, Ill., Mildred Constantine, Dwight, Ill., Selicia Corrigan, Dwight, Ill., Ralph Eyer, VVichita Falls, Texas, Vllilhelmina Flagler tMrs. Luther Cliamnessj, Dwight, Ill., Margaret Finnegan, Reddick, Ill., Ethel Hoffman, Dwight, Ill., Florence McConnell, Chicago, Ill., Charles Mahannah, Dwight, Ill., Mildred Pool, Dwight, Ill., Lyda Price, Chicago, Ill., Earnest Rearick, Chicago, Ill., Pearl Rhode, Dwight, Ill., Zena Sco- ville, Maywood, Ill., Clifford Steichen, Dwight, Ill., Vera Tambling, Dwight, Ill., Alma NValkup CMrs. Gilbert McGuirej, Detroit, Mich., Grace I'Valton fhlrs. Blakej, Dwight, Ill., Bernice IVelch, Chicago. Ill., Gladys IVood, Normal, Ill. 1924 Basil Ambler, Dwight, Ill., Fred Ambler, Dwight, Ill., Ejnar An- derson, Dwight, Ill., Geneva Beatty, Kankakee, Ill., Daniel Costello, Chicago, Ill., Cecilia Foster CMrs. Malloryj, Detroit, Mich., Anna Gillett, Dwight, Ill., Zola Good fMrs. Cecil Bakerb, Bloomington, Ill., Clarence Graham, University of Illinois, Thelma Grush, Dwight, Ill., Cecil Jeffries, Chicago, Ill., Mary Linton, Dwight, Ill., Mable Milhahn fMrs. Irvin Stallmanj, Dwight, Ill., Harry Nelson, University of Illi- nois, Lillie Nelson, Morris, Ill., Maurice Nelson, University of Illi- nois, Lauretta C'Neill, Dwight, Ill., Willizini O'Neill, Chicago, Ill., Lillian Paaske, University of Illinois, Arden Perschnick, Dwight, Ill., Louis Rabe, University of Illinois, Audrey Tambling, Dwight, Ill., Louise Tock, Nebo, Ill., John Tuffs, Chicago, Ill., Francis Iivest, Dwight, Ill., Helen IYorby, Chicago, Ill. 1925 George Flagler, Chicago, Ill., Dorothy Foersterling, Kansas, Robert Flagler, California, Ethel Gibbons, Bloomington, Ill.,Eckhardt Anderson, Dwight, Ill., Ida Kates, Normal, Ill., Arthur Nelson, Hoopeston, Ill., Ludwig Kern, deceased, Hazel Grush, Dwight, Ill., 1927 THE RUDDER Page 103 Frances Horton, Dwight, Ill., Merle Jeffries, Dwight, Ill., Josephine Kelch QMrs. Thompsonj, Detroit, Mich., Cyrus Schrotberger, Chicago, Ill., Alvin Simantel, Chicago, Ill., Anna Slattery CMrs. James Cos- telloj, deceased, Clement Steichen, Dwight,Ill.g Rosella Miller, Dwight, Ill., Luella Miller, Dwight, Ill., Bruce Rearick, Dwight, Ill., Leonard Roeder, Vaparaiso, Ind., Maeta Berge, Normal, Ill., Mildred Berge, Normal, Ill., Frances Brumbach, University of Illinois, Elmer Davis, University of Illinois, Grace Kime, Dwight, Ill., Margaret Koehnlein, Normal, Ill., Vllayne Martin, Chicago, Ill., Marcella Mulligan tMrs. Frank Millerj, Dwight, Ill., Catherine Steger lMrs. Erlan Sorensenl, Joliet, Ill., Esther Erickson, Canton, Mo., Helen Long, Dwight, Ill., Alvera IValsh, Chicago, Ill., Richard Steichen, Dwight, Ill., Hirrele Sulzberger, Normal, Ill., Dorothy Vllalton fMrs. Ralph Brownl, Chi- cago, Ill., Harold lVilson, Dwight, Ill., LaVerne Mamer, Northwest- ern University, Helen Diefenbach, Chicago, Ill. 1926 Raymond Anderson, Chicago, Ill., Lucille Pfeifer, Dwight, Ill., John Reynolds, University of Illinois, Betty Lester tMrs. Otto Stall- manj, Chicago, Ill., Rosella Oberlin, Dwight, Ill., Lillie Jensen, Chi- cago, Ill., Irene Nelson, Kankakee, Ill., Harold Orr, Dwight, Ill., Clara Hobbs, Dwight, Ill., Juanita Snyder, Dwight, Ill., Vera Stahl fMrs. James Lawlerj, Dwight, Ill., Ella Mae Butz, Dwight, Ill., Ella Jef- fries, Dwight, Ill., Barbara Boston, Monticello, Ill., Phillip Rearick, University of Illinois, Betty Smith, Monticello, Ill., Edward Ilaloran. Notre Dame, Ind., Clinton James Ahern, Dartmouth College, Cath- erine Bannon, Dwight, Ill., Leona French, Dwight, Ill., Mary Ella Blaine, Pontiac, Ill., Opal V. Armstrong, Dwight, Ill., Paul Geis, Jo- liet, Ill.g Logan Reeder, Valparaiso, Ind., Ruth Charlotte Blitstein CMrs. Sam'l Mellj, Chicago, Ill., Gertrude Dieter, Dwight, Ill., Mary Jane Thompson, Dwight, Ill., Louise Lower, Normal, Ill., Dorothy Oughton, Kemper Hall, VVis., Rudolph Kepplinger, Dwight, Ill., Mar- jorie Laubhan, Dwight, Ill., Marie Christensen, Gary,Ind.g Marthellos Nelson, Chicago, Ill., Cyril Ilanlon, Dwight, Ill., Catherine Nelson, Galesburg, Ill., Ella lVelch, Chicago, Ill., Ruth Zingrebe, Dwight, Ill., Evelyn McConell, Dwight, Ill., Lester McConnell, Dwight, Ill. 1 Motor Cycle Cop- Here, you, pull over. Chuck Nelson-HIYhat's the matter? Motor Cycle CopM You were doing Httyf' Chuck NelsonA You write it down and sign your name to it so my friends will believe it. ....?..g,.1 Richard Swansongf'IVell, I shot-and there lay a dead wolf ahead of me! Raymond Laase- How long had it been dead? ....?.g,... Before the Fairburv game, Virginia Geis ex ilained the line-ui. ' . 1, V tw ' And Louis Groll can 't play because Mr. Senns had to put a tCharley Horse' on his leg. Page 104 THE RUDDER 1927 Dedicated to Charles Steichen who dried dishes at the Senior supper: lVhere do you Worka, Charles? With the kitchen police. Il'hat do you do, Charles? I sling, I sling, I sling. VVhat do you slinga, Charles? I sling, I slinga the towels. ,?T1n, . Mr. Eads-HI-Iave Indians any direct social group? Kenneth Maguire- Sure, hayen't you heard of the Indian Club.'7 Posters! Posters! Posters! Our teachers called them in Our minds becarne a blank wall Wlien posters we must win. T Has anybody here seen Peggy, Pke double g-yo! Has anybody here seen Peggy? I-Iaye you seen her smile? Sure her hair is brown, her eyes are too And she's a darling through and through Has anybody seen Peggy CFrom Wl1ere?D Peggy A. from Mazon Avenue? W. R. DREW STOP Fulton Meat Market . - at the - Highest Cash Prices Paid E E for Live Stock - Home Killed Meats Home-Made Sausages and F Lard - or - REFRESHMENTS Home Smoked Hams and - Also - Bacon C d C. d We furnish the best the an y' lgars an country can produce, di- , Cigarettes rect from the farm to your table. E. M A . am' Ve Phone 92 E Tel. 34 Dwight, Ill. l JD fx N f Lad T V , 5 f f 1 Nw , J! W DEM 6 QQ x 'W 1927 THE RUDDER Page 105 smm--mml5ammm-mmmw --------- Horback Sn Klein Dwlght SEI' 31- Heral 1 CLOTHING AND E Livingston County's FURNISHINGS Greatest Weekly Paper : FOR 2 ' 3.00 GENTLEMEN 2 S Q PER YEAR PUNTIAC, ILL' And Worth More W A-------- -- -M------,--a,a----- a aww--mmgamm--mmm? E Q SCOTT LIVINGSTON , Bl.ocK COUNTY,S A LEADING HARDWARE Phone 36 E COTTAGE HOTEL Centrally Located Modern Conveniences Rooms . E 331.00 and 251.25 per day Mrs. Mary Cronin, Proprietor E aw ww-mms? Q DInH in the Page 106 THE RUDDER 1927 Ye , MAKE THE BOSTON STORE YOUR HEAD- QUARTERS WHEN SHOPPING IN JOLIET A store Where you can always come with the assur- ance that you will iind what you Want at its fairest price. Where you Will be promptly served by courteous, Well informed salespeople. You Will profit considerably by visiting soon as there are so many new things to see. You are cordially invited to make use of our rest room, telephones, free check room and other conveniences afforded by this store. The Boston Store Joliet s Greatest Department Store ADVERTISE 4 might Star ani! Qllrfalh. I First Class J ob Printing Our Specialty I m a 1927 THE RUDDER Page 107 'GW Try the Hotel France COFFEE SHOP Hours: Breakfast . . . 6:45-9:00 Lunch . 11'30-1:30 Dinner 5 .30-7.15 Dry Goods Clothing MILLER BROS. 8a SONS The Oldest Firm in lkviglit Always selling the newest and most up-to-date Merchandise We invite everyone to visit our stores-We will please and satisfy you Hats Shoes Furnishings R 1900 1927 The Best in G R 0 C E R I E S for the Least Money Occident Flour Chase 8z Sanborn Tea and O'MALLEY 8: STITZER Headquarters for Foot Ball Scores Basket Ball Scores Place to Meet Your Friends General Information. Coffee We also have a complete line of NELSON BROS. Drugs, Sundries, GROCERS Ice Cream and Candy Phone 45 TRY THE E DRUG STORE FIRST l Page 108 THE RUDDER 1927 JAMES I. ORR Quality Hardware Furnaces Sheet Metal Electric Washers The New Gain-a-Day LEGION CAFE z E. E. OLSON 5 Proprietor Our success de- pends on pleas- ing you Open Night and Day E , E GUS OHLENDORF BAKERY Phone 29 Dwight, Illinois - - . WVillys-Knight, Whippet . . 7 ' Oakland and Pontiac Fine Motor Cars United States Tires-are good tires. E Yes, we do repairing and are equipped to do it right. E' Paul's Garage North Franklin St. Phone 90 Dwight, Ill. Q H 1927 THE RUDDER Page Tk 7 Q Wh Van Eman Kc Sondergaard DRY GOODS Ladies' and Children's Ready-to-Wear Shoes Men's and Women's Furnishing Goods Courteous Treatment - Right Prices 'xv' mHm m1UH 3 - X FORDSONS LINCOLNS SEIBERLING TIRES AND TUBES - FORD SERWCZIS STATION - F ER U Q 0 o Accassonsas - REPAIRS - Auvo SUPPLHZS PHONE 9.5 DNIGHI, ILL. Page 110 THE RUDDER 1927 THE QUALITY BAKERY Millard Christiansen, FRANK REEB 81 SoNS Q Proprietor i Shoes : E Hosiery Buttertop Bread Luggage Harness Speciality in Danish Pastries and Cakes 108 East St. Phone 66 It's a Pleasure to Please BUICK AND DODGE : Motor Cars GOODYEAR TIRES Expert Repair Men Phone 337 BOYER BROS. GARAGE RATHBUN'S DEPARTMENT STORE We feature Printzess and Miss Manhattan Coats, Suits and Dresses Walk-Over and Queen Quality Shoes The New Styles First at Rathbun's 1927 THE RUDDER Page 111 Swygert's CLOTHING HOUSE Pontiac, Ill. M' P' SMITH THE STYLE sToRE CIGAR STORE of Livingston County Dwight, Ill. Society Brand Clothes Stetson Hats Arrow Shirts Dents Gloves College Hall Clothes SODINI 8: COMPANY Refreshing Drinks Delicious Sundaes HOME-MADE CANDIES Also Lowneys, Morses and Bunte Boxed and Bulk Candy At Your Service At All Times W I : : ,, L . .0 i , ' 3 5 --QF, f : : : if It U 'sf N it I J lr l I mc Q ff A, - ' 1' V W, J' f-aut , 'V' 'lt' rl IQ , ' W ' A ,mvwunx nmr'4m'x mimi aww .W Mff m ,lv gag? W' ,Q 15 .f-v fr '-,-gfesif My 2 f-WT-Y - CARL TOCK LUMBER COMPANY CNot Incorporatedj LUMBER AND COAL Manufacturers of Concrete Products Phone 46 - Dwight, Ill. 3 u-mmm Page 112 THE RUDDER 1927 xiii? DWIGHT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 230 Dwight - Illinois Member of the North Central Association Accredited at the University of Illinois Recognized by the State Department i COURSES IN COLLEGE PREPARATORY, MANUAL ARTS, 2 GENERAL AND COMMERCIAL An Excellent Corps of Well Trained, Experienced Teachers A new addition gives much needed room for Science, Sewing Cooking and Commercial Subjects Your Tuition IS Paid for You by the County You Cannot Afford to Go Without a High School Education To-day For Particulars Call at High School or E Call Phone 260 : 1927 THE RUDDER Page 113 E F' sit G d L ll' I' El 6 GSSOIIS Well-to-do men attribute their suc- cess primarily to their ability to save. They learned early in life that a dollar should be measured by its Value to you when you do not have it and need it, rather than What it will buy after you get it. Systematic, regular, saving is the first step toward success. Make that first step today and save It IEDWAHD lVIClxvILIlIAMS, I,I'CS'Idl'llt JOHN P. BICNVILLIAMS, Vic-0 Prcsirlcmf I regularly with us. Bank of Dwight E DWIGHT, ILLINOIS , 0 f f i c e r s Urns. D. llfICX'VILLIAMS, Vive IJl CS'fKICll7f E U Louis A. VVEICKICR, Cashier E HQAIKOIJD J. IVEST, A.s'sis1'a1zf Clrzslziw' ANGUS S. IVJONVEH, Assisfuvzf Caslziwr : . l Q Page 114 THE RUDDER 1927 We offer to the community of Dwight a complete line of : COAL WIRE PRODUCTS LUMBER BUILDING MATERIAL 5 EARL N. HAGER Dwight Emington Guthrie Gibson City x ATTENTICN! How would you like to Work in Joliet or Chicago? We can place you in a high-grade position in either city after you have completed a course in our school. ENROLL NOW. METROPOLITAN BUSINESS CCLLEGE 311 Van Buren St., Joliet, Illinois 2 Commercial Stenographic and Secretarial Courses Day and Evening Individual Instruction Write Us Today. Phone 623. J. H. Jelmings, Mgr. IDDI Pxoneer Poultry House f' 17' 'I ,,J, , Q, , .qi ,, Ex if I ' L fa.: is 1 75x MN if 1 ff fi' X is f . ' fifzil 'Z 'F x WET-5:.' gif: f .ZQEJ ,X--A f7Zi ' ,gi-'51 fl y ' Q::3:ff:f :.a'4. -:Z-Q1 : if QNEQQ-.f:1'P?. 'Pififimc .fffrff ' Y. I :. - -. - i, s,..-51-3, J- - ,wins-.4--1 , 9 X' -4- SWB ' tl QL? S' l2QffQ5 x' -ni il fire :,:g1i'??N ' ..i3.51vA:s. N-.VLSKL XA . '11 - --Q ' -' TOP OF THE MARKET We are always at the top of the market when it comes to buying prime Dairy Products. Deliver us your next load and see how much more you get in return. 1927 THE RUDDER Page 115 ........ .... .... . ...... 5 O fi Alhfmx f IQ X, 'Mf:11,yJ?ki'!u 6753, X PY an ' ,fw1,',', I, XF' wx NNW 5 Miiii' 'ssghiii Wit ks- f ff X u 1,f A M so igirw li if K - if? . I N W. X PROMPT SERVICE AND PROMPT PAY MOVING! I When you Want any moving done you usually Want it handled promptly. We are fully equipped to do your Work With our new 2-ton truck and We will give you quick and careful service. Phone us and your order Will receive immediate attention. Hans P. Rosendall Telephone 26 DWIGHT, ILLINOIS Page 116 THE RUDDER 1927 I 116 o i I Keele Ill IIUIC E FOR THE TREATMENT OF LIQUOR 5 DRUG AND TOBACCO ADDICTIONS AND NERVOUSNESS E Established in 1880 Home Remedies for Tobacco Using and Nervousness Which Can Be Taken Without Interrup- tion to Business Long Distance Telephone THE LESLIE E. KEELEY COMPANY Dwight, Illinois 1927 THE RUDDER Page 117 ? m m E E E E N V EST MENT I SAFETY AND ADEQUATE RETURNS Denominations 3100, S500 and S1000 I REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE AND UTILITIES F s E IRWI H. BAKER E PHONE 400 DWIGHT, ILL. 5 E UDIH E I Page118 ' THE RUDDER 1927 C.8zM. K E PARK NEWS DEPOT Motor Sales Phone 98 E CO' 5 Newspapers - Magazines PHONE 28 Periodicals Fanny May Candies Distributors Cigars - Cigarettes Q Tobacco - Pipes Jordan Ice Cream Sodas Sundaes Nash Soft Drinks Studebaker E E 5 gamm a Chevrolet R MOTOR CARS First Class Repair Work Executed by Expert Mechanics GOODRICH TIRES and TUBES ACCBSSOTICS of All Klnds Let Us Take Care of Your Motormg Needs E MAY WE SUGGEST- That three - button coats are going to be the last word in Suits for Spring. If you don't number a coat of this type in your Wardrobe it Will be like driving a 1925 model car It may do the job all right but you re not going to feel quite up to the m1n- ute A Word to the Wise is sufliclent THE FASHION 144 South East Avenue Kankakee Ill 17hI'S?f0i'0fOI Y!J'll2l'g Mew 7 , , 7 7 . ' KK' 7 X77 : E E gi 3 927 THE RUDDER Page 119 .5- gs E L mm: E ' . ggi , ' f ., . eip.:-f - - --- J- Wiiiia E riuifg j I li m a 1 2 i 1 ., . ff . - - ' if i T :af rf.-' iiwiiii' 'ffvsf , ' H' - JL in n A .,.:f-,,-'.- Capital and Surplus 35175,000.00 Member of Fcdcml Rescrim Associfztion ,F OUR ETHICS lVe aini to inerit the confidence of this coinniunitv, believing that the name banker inust be and reinain a synonym of honor and fair dealing. The first obligation of the oliicers of this bank is a knowledge of the law pertaining to the banking business and a rigid adherence thereto. This bank regards itself as a trustee for the funds of its depositors and stockholders, and these funds are in- vested in safe and sound securities. Borrowers of known integrity who are depositors at this bank are accoininodated to their greatest necessary demands consistent with sound banking. Cornrnunications between officers and those with wholn they do business are strictly confidential. llle observe the golden rule in all our dealings and we endeavor to be courteous to all who enter this bank. X lYe ann to show our customers our appreciation of their confidence in us by giving theni the greatest aniount of service that is within our power. OHilf'Pl'S Dll'l71'fI7l'S E FRANK li. SMITH, Prcsidcnf O- J- AHEHN - - F v 1 'f JOHN J. DOHERTX', Vzrc Prcszdcnf it aim Ib E . . . . UCHTON J. H. OUGHToX, Vzcc Prcszflcnf H MILS R. M ITOFFMAN, Cashier J-61, MUIER EI I D 4 4 J. J. SPANDET, i'1SSlSffl7Yf Cnslzicr JOHX J. IJOHERTY ' F. A. lhisn, Assisfmzf 0fI.Sfl'lf'l' FRANK Ti. SMITH l , Page 120 THE RUDDER 1927 E Part of the Rialto Square ,, , 'ff ..,.L 1 , I. .,.. I fppmlE4-646-45:31 ,W 1 :if n.:.so,ulER nEs. E NEW FASHION S SOUND THEIR FIRST NOTES AT THIS STORE Advance fashions in all their resplendent gayety are presented first at this store. You'll find here the fruits of a very eflicient and ever-present sur- vey service-fashion scouts that are on the job for this store all the time. Ii TEI E : l Y . E' - 254 Lewis Gift Store Can take care of your Wants : I. ' i I ff 1' OW K f N N Q xt Sie 1 1 Ugg, j x 01 in Watches, Rings, Pearls, Toilet Articles, Leather Goods, Gold Pins, Pencils and a host of novelties of every description. E. B. Lewis Jeweler and Silversmith DIlJJlUD11DIIII N x x 2 iw X Qu? - 5 f ' ' C 4 X if ?1dVQTt1ZQP5 W 'Qu'L5?mze, , 1 0 XX am ,, 1 WAX l E 'U wi C' 4. 05 2 W 4 f Qsf?3M5 bl H A 4? yyv Af 35 A gf i,-1-Z I 2 A I 1927 THE RUDDER Page a E FOR THE BEST GRADES OF E Coal and Building Material CALL Boston 8: McClelland PHONE 22 DWIGHT, ILL. gig El mHE N IE vr, Fountain Pens Stationery SEYMOUR'S DRUG i STORE Cameras Toilet Articles E Page 122 THE RUDDER 1927 THE ROYAL PAIR iff . ,,,.,.,,,A, M : A Wes. -- 3 -,xx I ig? h,,, f A, ' ,I If '4 W fi fn? I K , I9 X -w 4. fi X , : 4 G N ll if K-S: ' .wrt-f:fwi.','L'P?-P-w,,,lZ f . I 5 2 P 'rl1n.,, 1 .Wx ..,... Sold and Serviced by Bloomington, Ill. All standard makes-Rented, Repaired, Rebuilt, Sold and Traded-Terms to suit 4? PAXTON TYPEWRITER CO. E K, ,E 4 Reeb's Granite Works EDWARD REEB, Proprietor With Shops at Dwight and Kankakee, Ill. Polisher, Manufacturer and Wholesaler of Granite Monuments and Cemetery Work If in need of any memorial Work call and see us at my places of business. Mazon and Franklins Sts. 670 East Court St., E Dwight, Ill. Kankakee, Ill. s 1927 THE RUDDER Page 123 'Q I ug' 5 Frank L. mlth 5 LAND MAN DWIGHT, ILLINOIS If You Deal With Me You Get Results C. J. AHERN, Attorney Q E S , E. I Q 'QW' 'QW' E E Page 124i TI-IE RUDDER 1927 li E ' .. , E E V '4-.': f::.. QP1 1 4 E E SMART FOGTWEAR Hutchinson styles are ex- KANKAKEE E elusive and Hutchinson E E E E i The Home of Values 'i -Value means a full measure of satisfaction and service. We give you loot h-and show the greatest assortments to L1 Q E E E quality excels. S7 to S10 Hosiery to Match HUTCHINSON'S W i E E E E benfounrl in Eastern Illi- A Reliable Shoe Store E nois. Joliet, Illinois El I ' PHoToGEAPEs LIVE E 5 FOREVER E Therefore, it is our aim to please and KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS 5 Satlsfy 0111' CHS'- tomers. Photographs Made Any- i FUR I Where at Any Time SIXTY-EIGHT YEARS t A DEPENDABLE 3 HARRINGTON Q PLACE TO TRADE E STUDIOS Barber Bldg. Joliet, Ill. E Phone 2460 14 E N 1927 THE RUDDER Page 125 T H E S P A R. A. Thornton Q , Pontiac, Ill. S n GROCERIES Sodas Sundaes E 3 Candies E 3 None Better - : MEATS Catering to People Who E Phone 35 Appreciate Good Things! E i ZAPPA, DIEFENBACH WEST SIDE - Xz CO. FURNITURE CO. BARBER SHOP Complete Home Outfitters The Cleanest Place Dependable Merchandise ' in Town Tel. 75 Special Attention to Dwight, Illinois Ladies' and Children's ' ' Hair Bobbing Page 126 THE RUDDER 1927 mmnmmlmnnmmnmmmmi WHEN YOU CAN'T FIND IT At Home You May Be Sure It's at ENAN'S STREATOR'S Giant Dep't. Store EVERYTHING FOR EVERYBODY THERE! Only Dependable Merchandise AND ALWAYS FAIRLY PRICED O Stylish Apparel FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN We Can Outfit the Whole Family from Top to Toe! VISITORS FROM DWIGHT and Vicinity are invited at all times to make this store their headquarters. T H E R U DD E R AUTOGRAPHS THE RUDDER AUTOGRAPHS 2 ll .3 3 35 ef E' ps ! if 3: ,U gi E2 LQ E. iff Lu' E'5 V 1