Elwood Community High School - Crescent Yearbook (Elwood, IN)

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THE CRESCENT I, Ramona Houser, to no one in particular r.iy studiousness arid my latest matrimonial intension. I, Joseph Green, to Robert Whittcamper my “standin” with Mr. Norris. I, Madge Mock, all my country charms, do will to Norma Hiatt. We, Meredith Twiford and Robert Durr, to Miss Cox’s pupils our superfluous knowledge of History. We, lone Whitehead and Gladys Wann, will to Mildred Lawrence and Lura Balser our luxuriant hair. I, Vivian Hansberry, to Carol Wise will my position of writing up the High School notes. We, Pauline and Gladys Cartmell, will our ability as solo dancers to Lilian Baker. I, Marie Faherty, to Minnie Morelock my influence over the Freshman boys. I, Mary Welborn, to Mildred Miller, my extreme excellent knowledge of History. I, Mildred Galloway, to anyone who has a “Shiny” nose my perfectly good powder puff on the condition that they give it a semi-annual bath. We, Garnet and Edyth Fleener, to all the Freshmen our giggles and bold ways. We, Fred Boyden and Eugene Halderman, to Ernie Levi our knowledge of Chemistry and Physics. I, Margaret Miller, to Jewel Sprong my superfluous amount of brains and talent as a musician. I, Ruth Wertzberger, to Marv-Jane Dehority three photographs of myself so she will think of me when she gets lonesome. I, Virgil Green, to all those who have straight hair my newest invention, the marcel waver. We, Nellie Reed, Vera White and Martha Yohe, not knowing or having anything else to give, will one cent to the school library fund, so that Miss Cox may purchase more History reading books. We, the entire Senior Class, to all the underclassmen will our many good times and the happiest days of our lives and may they cherish them. Signed (witnesseth this twenty-seventh day of May). Milton York Minnie Reichart Dr. Yingling Spring Class Prophecy RECORD OF THE ISLAND OF BAJAMNI. This, I must confess, is not an official record of the founding and subsequent events of the island but it will serve much better as an aid to the memory of an old bachelor in his dotage. Furthermore I can say without “ 1921

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THE CRESCENT Spring Class Will We the 4A Class of 1921 realizing our end is neav, do hereby make our last will and testament. I, James O. Seeley, do hereby will and bequeath my knowledge of History and my popularity with the girls to anyone who may find use of them. I, Fred Rogers, will my bashfulness and immense knowledge of Physics to Burton Smith. I, Martha Cullipher do hereby will my love for Mrs. Haugh to Minnie Morelock. I, Mary Scott, to Gladys Lewis my rosy cheeks in order that she will not have to use rouge. I, Marguerite Steele, to Johnny Grimes my frivolous ways so he may have a good time. I, Herbert Blume, to Charles Beattie my talkativeness and bold ways so that he will not be so bashful. I, Leona Nuding, to anyone who may need it my fame as a Latin star. I, David Konold, to the 4B Class my dignity to be used when they are 4A’s. I, Shirley Blake, to Felix Stech my fame as a basketball player so he may surprise Mr. Phillips. I, Russel Brown, to Clay Phipps my attentiveness in Miss Cox’s History Class. We, Jane Diamond and Mildred Stoker, to Helen Metcalf our influence over Mr. Kratli to be used in getting thru 4A Physics. I, Mary Broadbent, to Ruth Cramer my ability as an actress. I, Frank Norris, to Carlos Massey my red and green sweater to be used only on special occasions. I, Dorothy Clyde, to Ernie Levi, my height and my frivolous giggle. I, Helen Baker, to Margaret Bruce, my avoirdupois. I, Lucille Antle, to Clay Phipps, my bold ways and my knowledge in Physics. We, Lenna McClintock and Helen Whittcamper, to all those who use rouge, will our rosy cheeks. I, Fred Beeson, to Mr. Hargrave, some truly original jokes. I, Loree Tipton to the 4B girls, will my popularity and numerous dates. I, Beharold Armstrong, to any Freshman, will my purple and green sweater which is far too large for me. I, Harry Neanover, to Howard Woods my admiration for a certain Freshman girl. We, Gertrude Klien and Faye Snelson, will our ways to all the Freshmen girls so they may act dignified. I, Carrie Frye to Frances Creagmile my position at the Alahmbra theatre.

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THE CRESCENT vanity that I took a rather leading position in the affairs of the state. But no more of this, for I might ramble on forever, a sign of my ever increasing age. It was, as I can well remember, in the autumn of the year 1941 that we set out for this new land to obtain freedom. Not religious freedom, but freedom from what we considered a long list of tyrannical acts. To some of the younger generation it may seem a trivial matter, but to us the prohibi-tance of the use of chewing gum and soda water was a climax to the other amendments to the Blue Laws. Robert Durr, who was even then a famous navigator, had just recently returned from a long exploring expedition and sided in with our views most decidedly and said that it was ar. opportune time to report of his latest discovery, an uninhabited island lying due west of lower California about midway between Asia and America. The sailors had named it Bajamni because of its great beauty and Captain established proof of his claim. Preparations were quickly made and the little company of one hundred and twenty persons sailed eagerly for their new homes. Upon their arrival houses were erected and homes established. The island proved to be very desirable, having a delightful climate, fertile soil, and deep harbors. An election was held, when the following offices were decided upon and filled: Governor Herbert Blume (because of his well-known resemblance to John Winthrop) ; Postmbster-General Mary Broadbent; Assistant Lilly Morgan (they delivered the mail in a Ford and kept the efficiency up to the standard established by Burleson in the days of their youth) ; Lookout Gladys Wann (this was unanimous of the general realization of her athletic nature which made her so capable for the position) ; Keeper Insane Asylum David Konold (he had long coveted this place and was very insistent about having it) ; Judge Martha Cullipher. CONGRESS Gertrude Klein—SpeakeiMartha Yohe Mary Scott John Lyst Lela Smith Harold Warded Russel Brown Fred Rogers Elsie Morgan Pauline Cartmell Thelma Vest Ruth Wershing Governor Blume chose for the members of his advisory board: Shirley Blake, Irene Jenner and Byron Faust, certainly a very wise choice. Plantations, manufacturies, businesses and professions were established. By far the most successful of these enterprises was the Corner Drug Store where Beharold Armstrong presided and dispensed chewing gum and soda water. A sugar combine was broken up by Judge Culliphei and the Socialistic societies rejoiced to see those ignoble men, Virgil Green, Harry Neanover, J. Seeley and Hollace Tipton serving their five day sentence in the Poor House in the absence of a prison. A year after our landing we celebrated our most successful year and accepted Mildred Stoker’s invitation to spend the evening with her. Lenna McClintock, Mildred Galloway, Edyth Fleener, Nellie Reed. Vera White and Madge Mock assisted her in entertaining the throng. The chief event