Ironton High School - Owl Yearbook (Ironton, OH)

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escape in the excitement. These are not all the special things I might speak of, but it is needless to give more, when the Juniors cannot grasp what has been given. But let me say that what- ever you do, DO NOT FLUNK. It is a very poor standard to set up before your fellow students. Keep the banner of I. H. S. as high as it has been thrust by the present Senior class. Then this time next year, if you follow these words learned by experience, you will be able to advise the next Junior class fully. Cfass Prophecy. By LURA TUFTS, ’08. (Written to Miss Helen Zimmermann.) Washington, D. C., June 3, 1939. Dear Helen: — I know that you are eager to hear about my trip and in what conditions I found the mem- bers of that historic old class of ’08, so I will proceed to tell you as brief- ly as possible the tale of my jour- ney. On May 5, 1930, I started for Cin- cinnati, where I knew Miss Anna McGerty resided. Of course, you remember “Mac,” the bright shin- ing light of our chemistry class. On my arrival, I found her located at her private laboratory, 4699 Vine street. She wTas working upon a compound which she intends call- ing ‘The Elxir of Life. ’ She said- she almost had it, and when it was dis- covered, it would conquer death and every one should live forever amid happiness and pleasure. She has the same sweet temper and beautiful hands that she had when she experimented in dear old Kings- bury and covered her waists with acid. I also visited two more of our classmates in their suburban home near Cincinnati. And who do you think they were? No others than Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Livingston. (Helen Stewart finally succeeded in capturing “Sammy.”) They seem- ed very happy in their beautiful home. Sam has become famous and at the same time immensly wealthy by his recent patenting of “No- freckle,” a liquid which will pos- tively rejnove freckles. And I found Sam’s complexion greatly improved by this wonderful discovery. I aiso visited the Grand Theater while in the Queen City, where the famous play, “The Bashful Maid” was to be exhibited. And to my surprise, I discovered that the Bash- ful Maid was the promising actress of our old High School class, Miss Clara Ilornberger. Of her success, I scarcely need speak, for you know how efficient she was in the role of her school days. She brought the whole house down and was nearly crushed beneath the falling bou- quets.

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noble decisions, had its opponent. This great opponent was English. Although it seemed for a while as if the conspiracy formed by Burke, Macauluy and Carlyle (and Mar- ting) would overcome some of the noble twenty, nevertheless with their strong minds and iron wills they overcame this mighty opponent and accomplished that for which they had struggled, viz: that the class of 1908 should be the best in the history of the Ironton High School. Cldv ice to tfte juniors. By EDNA L. EDWARDS, ’08. Since it is fitting and proper for the elder brother to advise the younger ones, thus it behooves the Senior to leave a few words of ad- vice to the unexperienced Juniors. Though advice is almost useless since it cannot be comprehended, yet I hope some may be soaked in through the pores. You will find out by the time you get through, that only few rules are needed. Most especially rules are needed for deportment and Latin composition. Now to the studies: I will give just a word to some special ones. Do not be too bright in Latin com- position for if you are, you will be compelled to complete the book. Then in Chemistry use plenty of hydrogen-sulphate. Always turn on the generator when classes are passing through, or on visiting days. Break all the apparatus you can, the more the better, for you can send in the bill to your father. When you make chlorine, inhale an abundance of it. It has a lasting effect. Have explosions too. Noth- ing is more exciting and enjoyable than to blow up a mixture, especial- ly when the experiment is very long or you are in a hurry. Do not give an expression of your feelings after such an occurence, but go serenely on and do the experiment again with a beaming countenance. There is no advice for English but to pass Of this one thing be sure, even if it is at the last minute. Now since your class is organiz- ed, start out with class meeting at the begining of the year. Have as many as possible, whether things harmonious or not. A fight is noth- ing unusual. Before the year is over you will become quite accus- tomed to such occurences, and you will even look forward to them with pleasure. Your deportment is another very important thing. Beware of the piano. Until it becomes transpar- ent, human nature cannot overcome a temptation so strong. Also your coming to school on time should de- serve a word. It is not becoming to the dignity of a Senior to come in, in the middle of the morning exercises. For you might interrupt some fellow Senior’s oration or the like. In the fire drill be alert and quick. Do it well. It makes no difference if a few girls go down the fire

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After leaving Cincinnati, I visit- ed a ladies’ college near Glendale. On the faculty here, I found enroll- ed Miss Ethyl Selb and Miss Clara Coates. Ethyl is at the head of the cooking department, while Clara is the teacher of elocution and famous for her eloquent declamation of that popular poem, “Betsy and I are out;’’ and also for her remarkable aptness at reciting dialect poems, such as “Leetle Yawcob Strauss.” After a brief stay at Glendale, I visited New York, which is all astir on account of the recent and won- derful inventions of a certain El- mer Flehr. His name has already cast a shadow upon the name Ed- ison, and he promises to surpass all genius ever before exhibited. His latest invention is the process of making smokless codl by distillat- ion. He has also perfected the wireless telephone and the process of making diamonds. Thus you see our class has had a very decided in- fluence'upon the progress of the world. Also, while in New York I was fortunate enough to have the op- portunity of hearing the world’s most gifted singer of to day, Mag- dalena Pololcstoi, who I discovered was the same person who had charmed us in ’08 with her silvery voice. But I learned that her name in private life was no longer Hoff- man, but that she had remained true to the love of her High School days, in spite of the many offers of dukes and counts. After spending a few more days in the famous metropolis, I turned westward. On stopping at Alton, Illonois, I ran across another of our classmates, Mr. Edward Ward. In this flourishing city, he occupied the office of mayor, and has intro- duced many important political re- forms. Saloons have been abolish- ed and people no longer smash church windows and steal chickens, or officers rob the post office and treasury. He has most certainly verified the statement made by an Ironton person when he was a boy; that all people should rise up and call him blessed. In St. Louis, I visited Miss Phyl- lis Strobel, who is now the most noted lady doctor in America. She can actually cure chicken-pox and mumps in two weeks! Were we wrong in predicting a famous ca- reer for her? In Topeka, Kansas, I met Lona Brammer, the girl you remember who made such a hit in our class play. But alas! she tired of her name and has for many years borne the name of that Junior who al- ways made the History room so pleasant for her. Her husband is n: w a—but there! he was no class mate of ours. Two miles west of Topeka, in Grizzleford, I located two more famous characters—Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lintner. You ask, Who is Mrs. Lintner? Why, it’s Edna of course. And she is certainly happy in the possession of her “hubby.” You know that we all said that the world would hear from “Garry.” Well, it certainly has, for he has been traveling for many years with