Madera Union High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Madera, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1927 volume:

enyyuinosidadation astoaetaean ta ¢ v ap 4 : i, th 2 “ pisind S84 Fe Leg RahG $5422 SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY LIBRARY SYSTEM ‘iNT 1010666871 Ex LIB ets PURPLE WHITE MADERA TRIBUNE PRINT TABLE OF CONTENTS De alieaiti@ tigen were 5 Oreanizations eee 45 Oameeninei pale... eee 6 Li Giga te aint SRR De Pee 65 Sallis 2 =e a ee 8 MUSIC U Ge een ein en PEA we iy 7 Beauly seen ech ata nen ier 10 Dramaties 0s ss. 8i SISUM OS ee es os 118) RSYOYCr Fe bc 8 aa ee ers 85 ClasGe che se au eRe een 30 PNUMIICICS ooo ccctceeccen, acess Oj HAIN NT gee cy ote ee ae as 37 sles eer ts. 84 = Pen Sanat 102 ® F FOREWORD We, the members of the Purple and White staff, wish to express our appreciation to our advertisers who have made the 1927 issue possible, to sincerely thank Miss Mary Petty, head of the English Department, for her work in reading and correcting all material for this publication, and to acknowledge the support given by the members of the student body in contributing articles and poems which appear in this issue of the Purple and White. Special credit is due Vera Mott and Audrey Kirby, who have at all times given very graciously their services in typing articles and doing whatever things needed to be done. aioe yao ee Drdiratinn This www of the Purple and White is Dedicated ta L. C. Chompson in appreciation of his efforts in our behalf during the past year. Claws of °27. OURKPRINGISAT An Appreciation, by the Class of 1927 Mr. Robert J. Teall came to Madera in Sep tember, 1918, succeed- ing Mr. F. O. Mower as principal of the high school. In the fall of 1926, he also became City Superintendent of Schools. During this time he has been an active member of the conn the Lions’ Service Club, the Masonic Lodge, the the Chamber of Commerce, and responding wi upon his time and services. Ividences of the growth of the school duri are the increase in its teaching staff from 12 unity, taking part in Presbyterian Church, lingly to all demands 1g the past nine years o 22, the increase in the total enrollment of students from 177 to 478, and the increase 11 busses from 2 to 10. Before Mr. Teall came to Madera, the s udent body activities were limited to student body meetings and an occasional literary or musical program. Now the student body enterprises consist of the book store, the candy store, the cafeteria, the moving picture machine, and athletics. The class organizations, Girls’ League, Scholarship Society, Junior Lions, Junior Aggies, and numerous departmental clubs are included in the list of student body activities. The value of these various activities is evident in the citizenship training which the Madera students have received. The old detention system was replaced by the merit system. The curriculum has been completely reorganized by Mr. Teall, so that Madera now offers a variety of courses; and the music, agriculture. shop, home economics, commercial and dramatics departments have been greatly enlarged. In 1918, the school plant consisted of the main building, exclusive of the auditorium wing, and of the annex, exclusive of the shop wing. Three square blocks have been added to the one square block belonging to the district at that time. Building additions include the auditorium and the rooms above it, the machine shop wing, the gymnasium, the agriculture and music buildings, and the bus garage which is now under construction. When Mr. Teall came, the present library room was the auditorium; there was no treasurer’s office, no girls’ rest room; the stairs leading to the second floor were narrow and single; and the shop was located in the present cafeteria room. ‘The athletic field, bleachers, and fence around the field are all very recent im- prov pee sponsored partly by the Trustees and partly by the student body. Other improvements include the reconstruction of the main office ee the installation of the inter-communicating telephone system. During the past year, Mr. Teall’s project as superintendent of the city schools has been to correlate the grammar and high school systems, and he has the plan of reorganization well under way. A former student of the Madera High School has described Mr. Teall thus: “He has a pleasing face, with eyes that twinkle as they unknowingly tell of his keen sense of humor. These same eyes, how- ever, are capable of adding sternness to his looks when he becomes angry. His medium brown hair has a bit of curl to it that prevents if from staying close to his head. He possesses what often seems lack- ing to one of his position—human understanding. He is willing to give a student a chance if he sees that the youth will use the chance rightly. I’m sure we cannot accuse this man of being hard or unfair, He is just an average man, so he has his faults; but we think of him as a good fellow, worthy of much respeet STAFF UCLIO fot aia Inte eas wh ee en tel 5 ee, Ree eee Corine Tompkins BusiiveccmVana sete: Wye ear cee apt ee eee Cyril WWootten IMSS IS BATHE IU CULEO tects. ole J 0 Re Ur eeend mas he ee ee Thekla Barnett cea Glenn Baker Viola Thompson evelyn Erickson salen CM Jess Markle Oi eonietone Bee AN Oh EAE PY I DIN ROE oe Genevieve Gordon Classes See eee ee ee ee Man Orremlitanaod etohesoue |feligas-erardl Scenic n Lees ee Lucile Bryant Rersenals ndelegcals nae eee Stanley W arburton aD sy pitas tee ales Bie es veh iveealtsrs die Nee aired eokeg ben Repo Ella Jones JACULty: ENV sO Ge eatss (8 Weenies ek na ee ices Miss Anita Leonard EDITORIAL “Isn't this snap of Mr. Thompson just simply killing?” “Such clever drawings. Really I'd rather read the Purple and White than to listen to the play. Wouldn't you? Is it worth the effort? Listen to any group of students hovering over their Annuals before the Senior play, or on Class Day, and you will have your answer. The active students are proud to show their friends the pages on which their names and pictures occur. The others feel an ambition to become better citizens of the school, so that their names, too, will be in the roll of honor of publicity. All have a desire to make their school even better than it is at present. Tf this is the visible result of the efforts for a Purple and White, here is one even more important: the ability of the students to co- oper- ate in eee time, energy and sacrifice of personal pleasure for the good of the school. We hope that the spirit of co-operation will alw ays remain uppermost in the thoughts of the students: that each year a Purple and White may be published. ee eee PURPLE AND WHITE STAFF Jess Markle Sports Evelyn Erickson Marjorie Itanaga Art Classes Miss Anita Leonard Faculty Advisor Corine Tompkins Editor-in-Chief Glenn Baker Assistant Business Manager Lucile Bryant Alumni and Jokes Stanley Warburton Personals and Locals Literary ky) Viola Thompson Genevieve Gordon Organizations Cyril Wootten 3usiness Manager Thekla Barnett Assistant Editor Ella Jones Typist FACULTY Geo. M. Sheldon Miss Lois Bennink Mrs. Bonita Maloy Chester C. Smith Science Vice-Principal English and History Shop History Mrs. Alice Teall Robert J. Teall Miss Nellie McSweeney Mathematics Principal Treasurer and Commercial L. C. Thompson Miss Mary Kger Mrs. Florence Williams Miss Virginia Short History and Civics English Mathematics and Latin Music and Library 10) FACULTY W. H. Halverson Miss Dorothy Burgess Miss Lois Merwin Sydney Hillyard 3and Science Physical Education Commercial Miss Rose Tognatti Miss Alice Jongewaard Anita Leonard Miss Mary Petty Art and English Mechanical Drawing Secretary Home Economics Howard Rowe Miss Annabel Hall Mrs. Mar Physical Education Spanish Dramatics Agriculture zaret Hubbard Byron J. McMahon SS i APPEARANCES ANXIOUSLY AWAITED Many agree that our Leisure Class has dramatic possibilities, but difficulties arise over the selection of roles best suited to the in- dividual. It is thought that futuristic faculty flashes, giving a list of suggested plays, together with judicious criticism of each, will be of material aid. ‘The following are respectfully submitted with deep obeisances and profound apologies: “Silence,” with R. J. Teall—Impressive. “Obey the Law,” with Lois M. Bennink—Too realistic. “So’s Your Old Man,” with Mary Petty—Highly improbable. “The Play’s the Thing,” with Margaret H. Hubbard—an extra- ordinary bit of satire. “High and Handsome,” with L. C. Thompson—A play with a queer point of view. “Freedom of the Press,” with Mary Eger—A notable fantasy. Intense melodrama. “Just Another Blonde,” with Anita Leonard—Pathetic and tear- compelling. “The Kickoff,” with H. L. Rowe “The Phantom of the Opera,” with Virginia Short—Haunting and weird. “Scraps,” with Alice Jongewaard—The sensation of the year. “The Wizard of Oz,” with Geo, M. Sheldon—Annusing slapstick. “Senorita,” with Annabel [all—Modern Spanish comedy. “The Sporting Life,” with Lois Ford Merwin—A_ guaranteed thriller. “Blarney,” with Nellie McSweeney—Strictly Irish, “White Mannels,” with Sydney Hillyard—An American tragedy. “Taxi, Taxi,” with C. C. Smith—The heart-rending lyric of a Lizzie. “Trish Hyves Are Smiling,” with Bonita Maloy—Very pleasing. “The Lady in Ermine,” with Madame Teall—A striking character study. “The Unknown,” with Ilorence B. Williams—An absorbing mystery drama. “Some Pun’kins,” with Byron McMahon—Small-town hokum, “The Rough Riders,” with Dorcthy Burgess—Exciting Western. Curtain or soft-focus fade-out. Note: The above are, as said betore, merely “suggested.” If anyone should follow a suggestion made, he will do well not to mention itn his autobiography. —By La Verne Lathem aN L. C. THOMPSON Class 'Teacher MILBURN WRIGHT Class Pres. I A, II A, IIIA, Meni SwyA oe O ap tame o Greer Maderan ’26 Baseball ’27 Basketball ’26, Capt. ’27 Purple and White Bus. Mer. ’26 Student Body Treas. '26; Pres, ’27 Class Plays °25, °27 IVA DURWARD HOPE 3aseball ’25, AMO PAB, PWT Maderan ’°26 Student Body Rep. ’26 Senior Class Pres. ’27 Operetta ’26, °27 Ie. Bp Gaal, GERALD KING Vice-President IV B, IVA Basketball °24, °25, 926, °27 Class Treas. 1A, ILA, IIIA Speedball °25, ’26 Mieke PAG. wry Football °27 Junior Play ’26 Christmas Play ’26 CORINE TOMPKINS Purple and White Assistant Editor '26, Editor ’27 Maderan Assistant Editor °26 Girls’ League Vice-Pres, ’26 Class Vice-Pres. ’26, Sec.-Treas. ’27 Class Plays ’25, ’27 Girls’ League Soc. Mditor ’25, Chairman ’26 ELIZABETH SCOTT Girls’ Glee Club ’25 IV A Secretary Senior Play GENEVIEVE GORDON Girls’ League Vice-Pres. 25, Pees, OS, V2 Student Body Treas. ’26, Vice- Pres, (20 Purple and White Staff ’27 II A Sec.-Treas. Volleyball ’°25, °26 IOLA BARCROFT IV B Class Pres. Class Plays ’2 Operetta ’26, 7 Junior-Senior Reception Chair- man ’26 Glee Club °26 Chotus “27 FRANCIS McNALLY Mootball 723, 724, Capt. °25, 726 Basketball ’24, ’2: Baseball ’24, ’25, ’2 IV B Class Pres. ’26 Block M EDNA GRATTONE Shorthand Contest °26, °2 Girls’ League Travel Club ’27 - 1 AUDREY KIRBY Girls’ League Treas. Purple and White, Assisted, ’27 Glass) Plays 2255 “27 Block M ’26.°’27 Basketball °25 Volleyball ’25 Alumnj Banquet Committee ’26 JESS MARKLE II B Class Vice-Pres. Student Body Vice-Pres. Purple and White Sports Editor ’27 Football ’25, Mgr. ’27 Minracks 224; 25). 2210. Coach: 210 Student Body Ath. Rep. ’26 Block M GRACE BARTMANN IA Class Vice-Pres. Scholarship Society ’25, ’26, ’27 Purple and White Staff ’26 Junior Play ’25 Junior-Senior Reception Com. ’26 Spanish Club Vice-Pres. ’26 Salutatorian ’27 KENNETH MATHEWS Chorusi 7245725) Operetta 725 Maderan Staff ’26 GEORGE GARABEDIAN Tennis 726, ’27 A eran Staff ’25 Basketball °26, ’27 Junior Play ’25 May Day Play ’27 Block M IDELLA MICHAELSON Scholarship ’26, ’27 Girls’ League Sec. ’26 Maderan Staff ’26 Student Body Sec. ’26, ’27 Senior Play ’27 Christmas Play ’27 Asst. Bus. Mgr. Senior Play ETHEL KINGSTON Class Treasurer II B Interclass Speedball ’26 Interclass Basketball ’27 LAURENCE MITCHELL Basketball ’23, ’24, Capt. ’25, ’26 Jaseball °25, ’26 Tennis) 7213, 924, 2b, 42 6 Speedball ’28, ’24, ’25, ’26 Football ’25, ’26 IA Class President CYRIL WOOTTEN Glass 7eres 1. Be LEB, Tle B Speedball ’24 Track) 723) Yell Leader °25 Athletic Manager ’25 Maderan Bus. Mgr. ’26 Purple and White Bus. Mgr. ’27 GENEVIEVE LOVELAND Basketball ’26, °2 Yell Leader ’26, ’27 Block M ’26, ’27 Senior Play ’27 Girls‘ Athletic Assn. Pres. ’27 Literary Representative °27 LUCILE BRYANT Operetta ’24, ’25 Purple and White Staff °27 Senior Play ’27 Junior-Senior Reception Com. ’26 Maderan Staff ’25 Alumni Banquet Com. ’26 Christmas Play ’26 May Day ’26 ’27 Hi-Jinx Decoration Chairman BOONE BRYANT May Day ’26 Interclass Track ’26 Dramatics ’26 Interclass Speedball Maderan Staff °26 EVELYN TESSIER Transferred to Madera Hj ’26 State Drama First Prize ’26 Scholarship Society ’27 Alumni Banquet Committee ’26 ERMA STAPP IB Class Sec.-Treas. Orchestra ’23, °24 Cafeteria '26 Ill A Class Sec.-Treas. Volleyball ’27 aoe aces | a _erserensarenemranestecntnte ‘weet EDMUND SCHRODER- Orchestra ’24, 25, °26, ’27 Speedball ’26 Class Plays ’25, ’27 Football ’27 Maderan Editor ’27 crags 2 Baseball ’26, ’27 3asketball ’26 ROBERTA WILLS Chorus ’°23 III B Class Sec.-Treas. Girls’ League Social Chairman ’2 Cafeteria ’27 Scholarship ’27 LELA BUTLER Transterred from Kerman Glee Club 725 Maderan Staff °26 Spanish Club ’26 Scholarship Society °’27 94 EKUCLID FORD Christmas Pageant ’25 Junior Lions Football. STANLEY MURRAY Track Zoe 20 Football ’27 Senior Play Christmas Play 19 27 26 Block M Society MARJORIE ITANAGA Volleyball ’23, ’24, ’25, °26 Baseball ’24, ’25, ’26, ’27 Scholarship Society ’25, ’26, ’2 Block M Society ’24, ’25, ’26, ’ Maderan Staff ’26 Purple and White Staff ’27 Valedictorian o r¢ P é Pars ye (i EDWARD BORING Speedball ’26 Block M Society ’26, ’27 Basketball ’26, ’27 Football °27 Track 227 Junior Lions Pres. ’27 ELSBETH BADGER Basketball Baseball °26 Swimming Ill A Class Treasurer IRENE CRITCHFIELD Chorus ’26 Dramatics °26 Glee Club ’24, ’25, ’26 ELLEN TOWNSEND Tennis ’27 Maderan Staff '26 Interclass Baseball '24, °2 WINNIFRED LEONARD Chorus’ “24, 725 Maderan Staff ’26, 727 ETHEL RADLEY Maderan Staff ’25 Interclass Speedball ’26 Girls’ League Secretary Scholarship Society ’27 Interclass Basketball °27 Interclass Volleyball ’°26 i Js KLORENCEK MURRAY Junior Play ’25 Maderan Staff ’25 Oral English Club ’27 CLARENCE BOLES Junior Play ’25 Senior Play ’27 Maderan Staff ’26 ROBERT SMELLIE Orchestra, (245 225 22168 227 anbigelc WAG, 2747 Block M Society ’26, ’27 Speedball ’27 MARGARET BERTOZZI Maderan Staff ’27 Home Economics Club See. ’27 Commercial Contest ’26, ’27 EVELYN ERICKSON Orchestra ’27 III B Class Vice-President Scholarship ’25, ’26, ’27 Latin Club President ’27 Purple and White Staff °27 Maderan Staff ’26 Junior Play ’26 MERRILL HUNTOON Glee Club ’°25 Operetta ’26 Band '26, ’27 Chorus ’26 Orchestra ’27 LLOYD WEBB Speedball ’24, ’25, ’26 | Basketball ’26 | Christmas Play ’°26 | Maderan Staff ’25 Dramatics BERNICE MEHRMAN Junior-Senior Reception Com. ’2 Alumni Banquet ’27 Interclass Basketball ’25 Mothers’ Tea Committee Cafeteria LA VERNE LATHEM Transferred from Hilmar ’26 | Spanish Club ’26 Maderan Staff °26 HOWARD CRITCHEFIELD Glee Club ’25, ’26 Operetta 726 CUA Ol 77 Farge Not very. “Class spirit: Worlds of it What the Class of ’27 has a spirit of superiority was proven at about the end of the third quarter when they did a paint job on the roof of the beautiful school building. Class sports? Who won? Why, the Class of ’27! Whether you refer to football, basketball, track or baseball, the same answer holds true. To be honest with you, what do you expect from them? Love of the freshmen, indifference to the sophomores, and class rivalry with the juniors. The Class of ’27 is high in the standard of Senior Classes —Boone Bryant eS. ae BACCALAUREATE SERVICE School Auditorium, Sunday, June 5 Violin Quartet—Fenton Dean, Joseph Mello, John Wall, Catherine Kenney Openinie wee hymna ee Congregation Pay. Crees eee eee Rev. Payne Hymn-—Combined High School Chorus and Glee Clubs Seid Ones Rev. Henry McFadden Loveland, Iola Bar- Blossom —Genevieve croft, Violet Trio Benediction SENIOR PLAY School Auditorium, Tuesday, June 8 “SALLY AND COMPANY” Cast of Characters Steph enw Sate casa ===seaaaes Durward Hope Cynthia, his daughter Sally Dawson Dora Bible Evelyn Tessier Iola Barcroft Genevieve Gordon Lucile Bryant Mrs. Tully Plunkett....Corine Tompkins Mrs. Noah Appleby Idella Michaelson Reve MilowMioss 5 2s Stanley Murray Charlie Thacker..........._.. Clarence Boles ELE Tiyan LUC Sense eee ALTE CL Peau KG TD; Jack Mortimer. -Edmund Schroeder LES lee Elizabeth Scott Mary Brooks...........- renevieve Loveland George Higgins............ Milburn Wright Synopsis of Scenes Act I. The workroom, Sally’s Hat- te Shoppe. Act II. The parlor in the Bates’ home, Main Street. Act III. The same. The entire action takes place in Un- iontown, Ohio. Time: Present. Direction of Margaret H. Hubbard Business Manager, Sydney Hillyard Music by High School Orchestra Directed by Miss Virginia Short COMMENCEMENT WEEK COMMENCEMENT School Auditorium, Thursday, June 9 8 p. m. ilo JPreNlnelea._. High Schoo l Orchestra 2 Processional........ The Senior Class 8. Invocation..._.. Rey. A. M. Williams 4. Presentation of the Class._.......... ee eee, Robert J. Teall, Principal Hy SealleeutOrn, ee Boys’ Glee Club 6. Salutatory Address—‘“‘The Criter- TODA eae eee Grace Bartmann 7. Valedictory——“‘The Second Gener- al © is ae eee Marjorie Itanaga 8 S@lecuiom.... oe Girls’ Glee Club 9. Address—‘The Also Rans’’.......... ae Ae Dr. J. V. Breitweiser, University of California 10. Presentation of Diplomas... eta te B. A. Harrington Member of Board of Trustees, IM, (Wo I8L , 11. Recessional.............. The Graduates CLASS DAY PROGRAM School Auditorium, Friday, June 10 SiO) 0am, 1. Selection...... M. U. H. S. Orchestra 2 Solo— ‘ The Shadow March’ by Del Riege_........... Grace Bartmann Bo SDAIN, PUB concep ene tesco Sey BAe a) Direction of Miss Hall 4. Class Prophecy........ Lucile Bryant D Class Will... Genevieve Gordon OG. @OMGANGE IPMN sco cecee cscs eccenecsee See Direction of Mr. Hillyard (2 Selec tio M. U. H. S. Chorus 8. Announcement of Scholarship Honors................Miss Mary Petty %. Announcement of Debating Hon- OU;S Sear arets eere Ore Le Ce. Thompson 10: Presentation of Class Gift --..__ IY Final Athletic Awards... Uy, Cllrs Sones The Graduates We, ANGLIOUMIPNTTRC TIE oa cee pace SENIOR B The Senior B Class has been as active this year as any other class in the school. Sports, dramaties, scholarship, social events—in fact, it has participated im all M. U. Hl. S. activities. In football, basketball, baseball, tennis and track, the IV B’s are prominent. It really takes a number of good players to enable a class to come out second in an interclass track meet, as this class did. Thekla Parnett and Fillmore Koenig surprised the audience in their interpretations of the leading roles in the Junior play of 1926, “The Youngest.” Another dramatic event of the year wa s the annual operetta, “The Bo’sn’s Bride,” directed by Miss Virginia Short. Fill- more Koenig, Stanley Warburton and Opal Knox represented the Senior B class in this production. The Junior A party in the autumn was very successful, but the Junior-Senior prom, given in June by the Junior A’s and the Senior B's was even more successful. Another field has been attempted by the Senior B’s, which shows that their talents are by no means limited. Three members of this class were represented on the interscholastic debating team. Isn't this a remarkable showing ? SENIOR CASS PROPHECY Tired but contented, | was glad to rest and meditate on the beauties which surrounded me. | had journeyed far to see the Al- hambra; in fact, it alone had attracted me to Spain. ‘The coloring, the detail, the vista beyond, the village just a step down the road, and a lone traveller made my picture complete. The traveller, slowly mounting the slope on the lean burro, re- minded me for all the world of “The End of the Trail.” As | sat pondering, my attention was again attracted to the stranger. ‘There seemed to be something familiar—I knew it could only be a resemblance—but at last, to my surprise and astonishment, “Bone s” Bareroft approached me with an old-time greeting. Seeiny her reminded me of Kd Schroeder, so [| inquired about him. ed, it seems, has become keeper of a light-house. Between us, we have kept in touch with the Class of ’27. Roberta Wills is the world’s famous woman aviatrix. “Tat” MeNally, having won the presidential campaign of 1950, is living in the White House. Marjorie Itanaga is playing Madame Butterfly at the Metro- politan Opera House. Robert Smallie has taken John Gilbert’s place on the screen. [lis next picture, directed by Boone Bryant, will be “Business is Business.” His leading lady is Vive La France, alias Krma Stapp, Bryant's latest protegee. “Choppy” Wootten is the inventor of the mortorcycle which travels at a speed of 200 miles an hour. “Cactus” Radley Boring is the mascot of the Coyotes, Ed having taken Babe Ruth’s place in the world of sports. Countess FIsbeth, Count Van Bud (Mitch) and family are peace- fully living in their castle on the Rhine. Jess Markle, having won the 440 at the Olympic games, is re- turning to America to become Bebe Daniels’ leading man. len Townsend is Mother Superior of Ramona convent. “Durd” Hope is a chorus man in “Monkey Biznuz,” starring Kdna Wallace Hopper and Milburn Vright. Irene Critchfield, who is the buyer for Tighe’s, takes trips to New York monthly in her airplane. Merrill Huntoon is now manager of a chain of Petty Sot's wholesale and retail grocery stores. ITorence Murray, head of the Madera zoo, and Bernice Mehrman, curate of the Madera museum, are going abroad for more specimens 2 Aas Howard Critchfield is head forest ranger of the Yosemite national park. On one of Madera’s rubberneck busses Gerald King is motorman, Clarence Boles, conductor and La Verne Lathem, spieler, announcing’ daily the ancestral home of our president. George Garabedian is keeper of the old people’s home, where Kenneth Mathews brings his chorus girls to perform occasionally. Stanley Murray is world-ret nowned as a criminal lawyer. Genevieve Gordon has become a famous orator of the day. Her subject is “Women First, Last and Always.” Euclid Ford is a detective in Scotland Yard. Lloyd and Bea I isher Webb are planning an expedition for colo- nization of Mars. Lucile Bryant, Corine ‘Tompkins and Edna Grattone were sen- tenced to ten years in Folsom for being leaders of the Women’s Rights Party. Boosters tell of the cleanliness of Madera’s streets. I‘his, it seems, is due to the unlinuted faithfulness of Evelyn Tessier, captain of the street sweeping brigade, and Genevieve Loveland, head of the broom brigade. elizabeth Scott is the head of the United States mints. The greatest surprise was when “Bones” told me that Margaret Bertozzi, Ethel Kingston, and Idella Michaelson were in Barnes’ circus troupe. Margaret is a bareback rider and Ethel and Idella trapeze performers. Our brillant little Lela Butler has established an institution for the homeless dogs and stray canaries. Grace Bartmann is a second Painless Parker, extracting ten teeth at once. Winnifred Leonard and Evelyn Erickson have a studio in Green- wich Village where they do all illustrations for the Arrow Collar ads. ‘And, now, what have you done with your life, Aud?” asked “Bones”. So I told her how | left my husband, home and children too, to run away with a necktie salesman, and realizing my error, I had left him and had come here, no husband, no home, and now no traveling salesman. ‘There seems to be more truth than poetry in the saying, “Life is just one fool thing after another—Love is two fool things after each other.” —By Audrey Kirby September 23—Block M Society organized iBNENENEHLREAEASZASNSH YROLD TOWN TOROSCORE, VICTIM Elsbeth Badger Iola Barcroft Grace Bartmann Margaret Clarence Boles 3ertozzi Edward Boring 3oone Bryant Lucile Bryant Lela Butler Howard Critchfield Irene Critchfield Evelyn Erickson Euclid Ford George Garabedian Genevieve Gordon Edna Grattone Durward Hope Merrill Huntoon Marjorie Itanaga Gerald King Ethel Kingston Audrey Kirby La Verne Lathem Winnifred Leonard Genevieve Loveland Jess Markle Kenneth Mathews Francis McNally 3ernice Mehrman Idella Michaelson Laurence Mitchell Florence Murray Stanley Murray Ethel Radley Edmund Schroeder Elizabeth Scott Robert Smellie Erma Stapp Evelyn Tessier Corine Fompkins Ellen Townsend Lloyd Webb Roberta Wills Cyril Wootten Milburn Wright Commonly Called 30bby Bones Doc Maggie Fighter Rip Dippy Lutie Lea Critch Reno Noisy Useless Georgie Ge-Ge Ed Durd Lefty Margie Red King Aud Dynamite Winnie Gee-Gee Sap Kenny Fat Barney Mike 3ud Fence Firpo Cactus Ed Lizzybell Lead I’ma Sap Teddy Chicky Speedy Kido Bob Choppy Ruut Description Not bashful Sweet Blonde Smiling Hard Charming Willing Vivacious Quiet Handsome Happy Studious Childish Mild Active Meek Boisterous Accomodating Industrious Bashful Atta old fight Talkative Round Lively Red Hot Poetical Quiet Irish Heavy Gentle Wild Flutty Tough Tall Dutch Yes, Yes! Fast Typical vamp Mean Dresser Just Right Bashful Dark You said it Scotch Hard to beat Generally Found See Bud In auditorium At home after 8 p. m. Room Seven Creating a disturbance In a Cadillac Teasing Miss Leonard With her brother Reading Pining for company With Al Keller Hard at work In his Hudson When he’s needed Near Lizzybell At the Bookstore Near Mottie At Petty’s Room Three Golf Course Acton’s Near Evelyn T. Typing In good company At Reis’s Still a secret In his Ford With a pipe “Sparking’’ Johnnie With Cactus In his Ford By her voice Away from home Near Ed. Ask Bones With Jenny On a bicycle Follow the crowd Vamping Writing something Pete’ll tell you In his coupe In the library Near Wilhelmina Inside a red stripe =) = Siri 8S ir] 38 hl d8 hl | persz fl 38 1 dS Ik 35 Gel a8 (nl os HSS el as a5 00 Soil cb lds hl co i ob A AS HEMEMS Recreation Loving Breaking hearts Whistling Dishwashing Boxing Football Mousing Chickie Acting sedate Football Singing Breaking records Rearing a Ford Tennis Girls’ League Can’t guess Athletics Radio Studying Athletics English Wandering Journalism Drawing Yell leading Track Winking Anything but tennisSeconding motions Cooking BMEM ASAE SAAS BOR WHE CUASS OF 27 Weak Spot Ford roadster ‘ddie Teacher’s pet Feet Work Cactus Childishness Jimmie A certain man Speed Candy Humor Women Horse shoes Giggling Vanity Hot temper Music 3ashful Candy Studying Jimmy Willingness Hasn’t any Home work Rings Girls (7?) Sauciness Horse-shoe pitching Gym Breaking his nose Yodeling Football Basketball Demerits Teachers Discussions Sweaters Anything in season Journalism Attracting attention Solitaire Speedball Cafeteria Being tardy Hiking Tennis Sheiking Smiling Chewing Tennis Tobacco Claire Histor 3uick Lucile Freak Red hair Pedal e xtremities Day Carrying violins Janitoring BRBRRKSKRERSR SESE fidslk Famed Cave girl Sarcasm Flirt Heroine Stag Longtimer Perfect shot Dramatist Student Actor Pianist Boy shy Voice Ladies’ Cy BH: Name President Horn Valedictorian complexion Solitaire player Poetry Laugh Artist Voice Candy Musician Politician Hats Treasurer Loyalty Toreador Fighter Stature Physic shark Fun Cornet playing man work tooter Peachy abstainer Smile Dramatics Disposition Excuses Jester Bolshevist Paper boy Tilden II Destination Red-hot mama Grand opera Society belle Great open spaces Middleweight champ All-American end Preacher Movie actress Polo instructor Dairyman R. C. Nurse Artist Garage mechanic Proprietor shoe store Yosemite Lodge Secretary Catcher for N. Y. Grocer Baseball organizer Caddy Clerk Angel Joke writer Riviera Paris Olympic champ Farmer Diplomat White House cook Teacher Coach Photographer Juage Circus Violinist Banker’s daughter Auto racer News writer Author Editor of Life Chorus girl You'd be surprised White House 3ag-pipe tutor Midget in circus 138 R136 Fel 38 el 35 Se FA) EPISODE SOF Tar CUASS Ol 27 In the spring of 1999, an old couple came to view the ruins of the Madera High School. ‘They were there for the purpose of finding the buried past of a certain tribe of people. After weeks of hunting, they found the object of their search—— a small book, “The History of the Class of ’27.” ‘The pages were yellow with age and the words were hardly discernable, but the couple managed to make out some of the sentences. The first pages, entitled “Freshmen Days,” showed that fifty two members had entered the institution, the adviser being David Wilhams. A full page was devoted to the story of the reception, but the only words which are distinct enough to be read are “garlic” and “partly cooked noodles.” The second chapter stated that, as wise “Sophs,” they captured the championship in inter-class basketball, speedball and football. Miss Helen Hoefer guided them during this stage of development. The third section recorded the events of the “Junior Fira.’’ “Quality Street” by Barrie was the dramatic production, and_ the Junior Picnic and Junior-Senior Reception were the social functions. The last few pages are entitled “Senior Notes.” This great epoch is characterized by success politically, socially and economically. The provider of common sense for the tribe was Lewis C. ‘Thompson. One winter day these courageous men and women invaded the Yosemite Valley and engaged in a snow fight. ‘The result was a broken windshield of a high-powered motor vehicle. The Class of ’27 had an escapade in the early spring, when they came dressed in a fashion unbecoming to their age. They tried to look natural by calling it “Freak Day.” On “Sneak Day,” April 26, at 3 a. m., the clever seniors managed to slip quietly to Santa Cruz. “Sally and Company,” their dramatic presentation, was one of the big successes of the year. Whether this tribe of intelligent human beings, the object of scientific research, is still living or not has been the question for years Doubtlessly, the members are ruling supreme in the Land of Success. September 23—Class officers elected PAD ms THE MAN IN ROOM SEVEN [ shall have to disappoint those of you who expect a mystery, in which the strange person in room seven escapes with a diamond neck- lace and six or seven emerald bracelets belonging to the belle of Bar- celona, the Comtesse de Oofty-goofty, or what you will. ‘The man in room seven is a hard-working school teacher with a peculiar sense of humor. Seniors frequent room seven in great numbers, which would ap- pear to speak well for his popularity. But there is a reason, namely Social Civics, or American Institutions, or Economics, the result be- ing the same. Not all the chatter and brilhant humor that scintillates over the desk is entirely spontaneous. [£ach one has an eye, or maybe both, on a certain book, a woe unto the unhappy senior whose red marks are so large as to obscure the view of his diploma. It can easily be seen that the man in room seven is one of the powers that be. Even so, the responsibilities of the office fail to depress him. — It is said that he discovers more absurdities in an uninteresting subject than any teacher extant. Ask the fifth period class, whose prominent pula will give you interesting side-lights on American Problems whether it be the submerged tenth or petroleum. In eae the man in room seven is “The Reason Why’’—the senior class is the best ever, the grades the most varied ever, and the class meetings of great interest. —lL,. Lathem September 24—Freshmen Reception in gym Hoa JUNIOR The election of class officers was held at the beginning of the first semester 1n September, at which time Kenneth Brown was elected president of the Junior B’s; Charles Ireland, vice-president; Delwin Sanderson, secretary-treasurer. The Junior A’s who were chosen officers in February of the second semester are as follows: President, Jim Wagner; vice-presi- dent, Charles Ireland; secretary-treasurer, Delwin Sanderson, In order to raise money for the Junior-Senior Reception, a pie sale was held at school in February. ‘This was quite successful and helped the Juniors toward entertaining the graduates. In athletics this class is represented by boys in track, baseball, football and minor sports. Several girls have held positions on the baseball, basketball and volleyball teams. JUNIOR B The Junior B class is one to be proud of, for it is represented in nearly all the activities of the school. ‘There are members in the girls’ and boys’ glee clubs, chorus, girls’ basketball, girls’ volleyball, track, scholarship and tennis. Our tennis player, Coe Swift, has made quite a name for himself and has a very promising future. The class has had few social activities during the year. Las semester the Sophomore A’s joined the Sephomore B's in a picnic at the Fresno River. All who participated had a rollicking good time. The officers of the first semester were: President, Coe Swift: secretary-treasurer, Aileen Avellar. Those who are officiating now are: President, Charles Hebern; vice-president, Margaret Teall: and secre- tary, Jim Jennings. =o JUNTOR A JUNIOR B SOPHOMORE A At the first class meeting the following officers were elected for the semester: President, frank DeChaine; vice-president, Ilene Wil- son; and secretary-treasurer, Jim Page. After having excellently ad- nunistered the business pertaining to their respective offices, they re- tired at the end of the term. ‘Their successors were Roy Long, Doyle Haney and Frank Bergon. On the field, Bernard Reynolds upheld our valor in the track team. Frank DeChaine also gained us renown by making the baseball team. Hallie Davis in tennis also brought honor to our name. In the Girls’ League we take joy in announcing that the treasurer for the first semester of this year was one of our own classmates— Hene Vilson. SOPHOMORE 3B It was with fear and trembling that we approached the M. U. H. S. portals in February, 1926. Despite our cautious actions, we were seized one morning and marched up on the stage before the whole stu- dent body. Charming little green caps and snowy bibs were presented to each member of the class. Then we were all made to perform ridi- culous stunts, much to our embarrassment and the delight of the audi- ence As Sophomores, we are represented in the orchestra, glee clubs, chorus, boys’ basketball, girls’ basketball, baseball, volleyball and track. Ve are represented not only in sports and music, but in the Scholar- ship society and many of the clubs of the school. The officers of the class are: President, Martha Sledge; vice- president, Pauline Kingston; secretary-treasurer, Elsie Mills. SOPHOMORE A SOPHOMORE B aN V NVINHSOUWL ae FRESHMAN A September 13 marked a memorable date in the lives of many peo- ple, especially to the large class of Freshmen who entered the Madera Union High School. Here we were received in three different ways—scorned by the noble Sophs, treated as babies by the Juniors, but welcomed by the Seniors, who remembered that they, too, were once frightened little Freshies like us. ‘True to our expectations, we were initiated in a program which proved a great success. In return for our performance, the upper classmen gave us a reception. Here the new teachers, as well as the I reshies, were initiated. Each Freshman entered the large building with fear in his heart, but we all managed to come out alive, although we received some pretty rough treatment. ‘The amusement was at our expense, but nevertheless we enjoyed it very much. Although we lost in both student body campaigns, we did not let this hinder us from showing our ability and sportsmanship in the pro- grams which followed. The second semester soon arrived, bringing with it the mid-term students from the grammar schools. ‘Then in turn came our privilege of making them acquainted with things in general about the campus. In athletics the Freshmen have a very promising future, judging from the way in which we have shown up this year. Some of us have already succeeded in making the different teams, so that there are more hopes for next year. Now if these Freshmen appreciate their opportunites as we have appreciated ours, | am sure that we shall all be a credit to the Madera Union Hieh School in the future. The following served as officers the first semester: President, Mary Van Curen; vice-president, Doris Thede, and_ secretary- treasurer, Aileen Butler. ‘Their successors are Robert Shuman, Hen- rietta Muller and Aileen Butler. = Be S KRU 5Sces BU.ce. Ne Cee: deer Gamer WO) es EE Le oR me ee ee: is a j i i iit ft i f rH “ss a ui EUs gw ne os a) d ee ene, eee yi i “ : PRESHMAN B FRESHMEN B My, but we were treated rough when we came over; and when the upper classmen tried to get us rattled, some of us fell for it. One boy asked where to put his bicycle and, when he followed directions, he blundered into the girls’ washroom. Most of us had our little part to do on the stage, being directed by a certain Sophomore. We did our best to please our superiors. After losing the student body campaign, we again had to appear before an audience. At the first class meeting, Wilford Wilson was elected president by a large majority; Anna Merle Burns was elected vice-president ; and Donald McNally, secretary-treasurer. We have an able track captain, Ernest Del Bono, who, with a few more of his classmates, is on the M. U. H. S. track team. The “Scrubs” also have representatives in the glee clubs, orchestra and band. We didn’t know just what to do when we entered Madera Hi, but we soon caught on and now we are really enjoying high school life. We are glad the upper classmen started us off on the right foot, for now we know from experience just what is right and just what isn’t. A good start is half the journey, so we'll get there, we are sure. (Editor’s note: to notify Thekla Barnett, 116 South The Purple and White Staff, in complete and accurate alumni list, has found it regarding some graduates. Anyone noting omissions or attempting to gather a impossible to secure data errors is asked B Street, Madera, so that the list in the 1928 Purple and White may be complete. ) Ss'207 = George W. Mordecai—Madera. George Nicholson—Los Angeles. James O’Meara—Stockton. Merle Rush—Nebraska. Irene Slaten (Mrs. Hunter )—Virginia. Lois G. Wilson (Mrs. E. H. Reid)— Berkeley. ==] 20Re= Cora Kessler (Mrs. F. Blackey )— Alice Stockton (Mrs Ecker )—Madera. Leo Woodson—Sugar Pine. Boca William Clark—Richmond, Virginia. Craig Cunningham-——Madera. Nellie Dwyer (Mrs. W. Mathews )—Ma- dera. Leroy Kendall—EKastern states. Louise Mordecai—Madera. Mayme Saunders. (Mrs. C. S. San Francisco. Moses )— —1900— Lorena Kendall (Mrs. J. coran. Dow Ransom—M. D., Madera. Boling )—-Cor- Sophie Wolters (Mrs. L. St. John Hely )—Richmond. Mary Trincano (Mrs. M. Harris)— Seattle. == 90 2 Arthur Belcher—-Madera, Frank Cook—— WwW. R. Curtin—Madera Gertrude Edwards (Mrs. J. Hollister )— Watsonville. Ben Preciado—Madera. lla Woodson (Mrs. W. R. Madera. Frank Whitehead—-Sugar Pine Curtin )— 1902 ida Bailey Kenneth (Mrs. Arthur Board )—Lodi. Hughes—Central Camp, Ma- 3 day} dera County. Herbert Shaddle—San Jose. == =e Alice Cunningham (Mrs. E. E. Pitman) Mable Metz (Mrs. A. E. Becker)—— —Gregg. deceased. Ruby Metz (Mrs. H. Plate)——-Richmond. Ethel Westfall (Mrs. Ed. James) Taft. = 00 Maud Bowman (Mrs. B. Bryan )—Fres- Virginia Larew (Mrs. J. O. Rue)——Ma- no. dera. Mae Cook (Deceased ). Maude Williams (Mrs. L. W. Hickey )—- Leti tia Currans (Mrs. C. K. Lesan)— Turlock. Madera. Bertha Wootten (Mrs. George Ladd) Helen Hosler (Deceased). —Madera. BE ON5== Mildred Amer (Mrs. Mildred Kenney) Elsie Edwards (Mrs. M. T. Garland )— —Madera. Madera. Rhodes Borden—Santa Cruz. Lou Mantonya (Mrs. Wm. Houlding)— James Butler—Fresno. (Deceased ). Ruby Currans (Mrs. George Boles)— Abram Preciado—New York City. Ventura. Florence Reid (Mrs. Frank Holdman) Perey Edwards—Tuolumne. —-Tuolumne. —1906— Frances Alley (Mrs. Wm. Boring)— Belle Hosler—Fresno. Madera. Naomi Heiskell—-Fellows. Cornelius Appling—RBiola. Corrinne Loinez—Fresno. Dora Belcher (Mrs. G. H. Bartmann)—— Frances McFadden—Berkeley. Madera. Ella M. Ransom (Mrs. C. Cunningham) Horace Bailey—Bakersfield. Madera. Irene Bryan—( Deceased). Larew Woodson—Oakland. Agnes E. Cook (Mrs. J. Walling—oOrosi. Lillian Wood (Mrs. W. Meek)—Ker- Georgie Dodson (Mrs. Baldsted)—-San man. Francisco. Olive Wood (Mrs. Slaus Viau)—Sanger. —1907— Cora Cook (Mrs. Wm. Desmond)——-Ma- Merle Goucher (Mrs. H. Clay Daulton) dera. —Madera. Eva Dodd (Mrs. Sunbroag)—-Kerman. Lydia Hosler (Mrs. G. H. Rothe)— Mayme Glock—( Deceased). Alameda. Leroy Hall—( Deceased ). Carl Newman-—San Francisco. —1908— 3irdie Appling (Mrs. Fred Bullfinch) Evelyn Hall (Mrs. Bixby )——Fresno. — Madera. Isabel McFadden (Mrs. James Tipton) Howard Clark—-Madera. —Madera. Elmo Clark—Madera. Lillian McKenzie (Mrs. Gerson Price} Addie Cook (Mrs. Grover Mitchell)— —Bakersfield. Madera. Lola McLellan (Mrs. Ward Patterson? Gladys Footman (Mrs. Hartwell)—— — Fresno. Oakland. Margaret O’Meara——-San Francisco. Margaret Freeland (Mrs. C. Duncan) William Reid—-Richmond. —Big Creek. Shirley Wilson—-San Francisco. Isabel Metz (Mrs. Howard Shaw)-— Gladys Wood (Mrs. L. W. Cooper) Boston, Mass. Madera. —]909— Jeannette Bailey—Oakland. Lucile Heiskell (Mrs. F. Desmond)— Rusworth Bennett—Taft. Madera. Frank Desmond—Madera. Gladys Hunter (Mrs. S. Wilson)—Ma- Henry Clay Daulton—Madera. dera. Chester C. Enos—Fresno. Harry Ross——-Kalespell, Montana. Hallie Gleason—Los Angeles. Roy Scott—Madera. Edith Hall (Mrs. Radcliff)—San Fran- Helen Whitehead (Mrs. Truman Lan- cisco. ningham )—Madera. —1910— Jack Dodson—Oakland., Frank Reid—Oakland. Lucile Fortune (Mrs. Forrest) San Gladys Renfro (Mrs. A. Beck) Fresno. Francisco. Lenna Skaggs (Mrs. Earl Cardwell) Sadie O’Meara—-( Deceased). Madera. 3ertie Raburn (Mrs. HE. EB. Nelson) Chester Vanderburgh,—M. D., Fresno. Madera. Pa Oe Columbus Appling—-Long Beach. Lelia Schmidt (Mrs. J. F. Murphy)- Milnor Blowers—Bakersfield. —Madera. John Gordon—Madera. Erna Wehrmann (Mrs. Lee Skaggs) Charley High—-Madera. Madera. Ona Honeycutt (Mrs. James McMillan) Bernice Woodson—( Deceased ). —Madera. Faustina Wren (Mrs. O’Neals)—Coarse Florence Latham—-Oakland. Gold. Lewis Wright—Fresno. Sop Isabel Bennett (Mrs. J. E. Owens)— David Glock—Tracy. Madera. Winna High (Mrs. D. V. Kimmick)-—— Mae Burgess (Mrs. W. C. Rhodes )—Ma- Madera. dera. John Owens—Madera. Earl Cardwell—Madera. Hazel Osborn (Mrs. George Taylor)- Philip Conley—Fresno. Madera. Hazel Crow——-Santa Barbara. Doras Wren® (Mrs. C. By stevens) —— Hilda Footman—Berkeley. Crockett. == (9) 3— Florence Belcher (Mrs. Fleener)—San Linton Mantonya— (Deceased ). Jose. Estelle Moore (Mrs. Earl Beatty) Jeanette Blowers—San Jose. Chico. Agnes Briscoe (Mrs. A. Russell)——Los Henry McFadden—Berkeley. Angeles. Annie Noble (Mrs. J. L. Murphy )—-Ma- Leslie Conley——-Long Beach. dera. Virginia Craig—Atwater. Will Ring—-Los Angeles. Helen Froom (Mrs. Helen R. Harkins) Nellie Secara (Mrs. Williams )—Ar- Madera. buckle. Ethel Hardell—Madera. Margaretha Wehrmann (Mrs. Ware) Retta Honeycutt (Mrs. J. A. Sanderson) Fresno. ——Madera. Lucia Whiting—-Long Beach. Paul Husted—-D. D. S., Oakland. Trueman Wood—Davis. Will Isakson—Madera. 3essie Vanderburgh——-Los Angeles. = 10 Marie Brown (Mrs. Ward)—-Coarse Grace Crow—Richmond. Gold. Edith Howe (Mrs. Guy Crow )——-Madera. oe aleee Everett Honeycutt—Madera. Ruby Russell—Los Angeles. Stella Turk Elizabeth Washington (Mrs. I. H. Bank- er )—Chicago. Helen Whiting—San Helen Wilkinson (Mrs. Berkeley. Francisco. McPhelan )— SOs — Mathew Conley—Fresno. Florence Floto (Mrs. H. Brammer)— Los Angeles. Frieda Kegel (Mrs. E. V. Murphy )— Madera. Grace Latham Madera. Maloy Maloyan—uwU. S. Army, Philippines Charles Moore—Orland. (Mrs. W. H. Leggett) -— Marguerite Murray—Los Angeles. Effie Raburn (Mrs. T. E. Wood)—San Francisco. Lucille Ring Madera. (Mrs. W. J. Isakson)— Rose Scheffing (Mrs. Gaine)—Madera. Pauline Stahl (Mrs. Allen Scott)—San Francisco. —=|[Nlo— Hazel Appling—Colfax. Isabel Barcrott (Mrs. Harry Nessler)— Madera. Ruth Ann Blowers (Mrs. Pat)—Los Angeles. Gertrude Brown (Mrs. Oliver)—San Pedro. Stanley Ford—sStockton. Artye Gordon (Mrs. Conrad Shebelut) —Madera. Winifred Goffe—San Francisco. Alpha Keys (Mrs. Ashley )——Tennessee. Viola Macon—Madera. D. P. Barcroft—Madera. Lyla Crow—Modesto. Marguerite Donovan— Marie Dromey (Mrs. A. F. Folck)—Sac- ramento. Maurine Griffin (Mrs. Palmer)—Colo- rado. Lucile Gambrill (Mrs. Dike)——Oak- land. Miriam Healey—Los Banos. Paul Huchting—Los Angeles. Olsen Lasater— Edward Marvin Bricky— Rey M. Merino—Madera. Ethel McCumber (Mrs. Val Pinion)—- Madera. Lena Northern (Mrs. D. P. Adams)— Madera. Mary Petty—Madera. Gladys Stevens (Mrs. W. Madera. Leslie A. Stevens—Fresno. Joedwin Willis—Fresno. H. Mickel)— = —19]7— Carol Wilkinson—Stockton. Ruth Jessie Williams (Mrs. F. Blayney) —Madera. i) Louise Meilike—San Francisco. Mary Mickel (Mrs. de Sellem)—Los Angeles. Vivian McCabe (Mrs, A. Stadelli)—Ma- dera. Sabina Ripperdan—Fresno. Deltha Stevens (Mrs. Stuber)—-Long Seach. Mable Trinidade (Mrs. R. C. Keeny)— Jackson. Parbara Theis—-Fresno. Alliene Willis (Mrs. J. W. —Oakland. O’Donnel!} SO Marie Autrand (Mrs. St. Elmo Mosley) —Madera. Edmond Desmond—Madera. Florence Hunter—Fresno. Francis Kegel—Madera. Clara Late—-San Jose. Eva Lynch—( Deceased ). Carl Meilike—-Westwood, Lassen Co. Aurora Michaelson—Madera. Lois Newman—Berkeley. Josephine Olivia (Mrs. Ralph Ninnis) —A40 —Fresno. May Owens—-San Francisco. Alan Quigley—Berkeley. 3etty Rhodes—-San Francisco. Anna Shirk (Mrs. Delbert Secara)— Chowchilla. Lyall Vanderburgh—Chowchilla. Blanche Wilson—San Jose Genevieve Wren (Mrs. Sawysrs}— Fresno. =O Vera Brewer Eunice Cook Fresno. Everett Coffee—Berkeley. Victoria Dowell (Mrs. Herbert Gunder- son )—-Madera. Marion Faust— Iva Garst—Hollywood. Vera Lewis (Mrs. W. dera. Lulu Lewis—Madera. (Mrs. Beogle) — (Mrs. Shirley Brown) — O. Rector)—Ma- Gladys Lusk—Fresno. Naomi Lusk—Fresno. Lois Mitchell (Mrs. C. O. Roach)— Madera. Merritt Shedd—Madera. Ralph Shupe—Fresno. Arthur Stevens—Fresno. Sadie Theis—Fresno. lola Williams—Fresno. Cecil Williams—San Francisco. = 192 0= Laura Allen—Ontario. Velma Blood—Oxnard. Orlo Cavin—Madera. Clyde Cavin—uU. C. Raymond Coffee—Visalia. Thomas Cosgrave—Madera. Sabra Crow (Married)—-Long Beach. Olive Crowder (Mrs. E. Christian )—Los Banos. Enid Freeman 3erkeley. Leo Friedberger—Stockton. Dorothy Gritting(Mns= Wo J: —tLos Angeles. Donald Houston—Madera. Frances Kehl——-Los Angeles. McQuinn) Thelma Kendall (Mrs. F. Madera. Edna Lewis (Mrs. J. King) Alma Longatti—Madera. Gerald Mosteller—Madera. Cornelius Noble—Madera. ivelyn Porter (Mrs. E. L. Fresno. Florence Rea—Madera. Raymond Shupe—Fresno. ; Lois Waag—Hollywood, L. A. Teacher. Elmer Wattenbarger—Merced. Marjorie Williams (Mrs. Addison) Baird) 2213 Wishon, Fresno. Louis Wood—Madera. Northern ) — —Madera. Esche )— ee OO Ke Goldie Ashton—Stockton. Mary Baker (Mrs. E. E. Thompson)- Glendale. William Berrier—-Los Angeles. Edith Crow (Mrs. Harvey Knowles) Madera. James Dickey—San Francisco. Dollie Evans (Mrs. L. Mattrocce)—Ma- dera. Geneva Gibbs (Mrs. Dan Sheldon) Wilmington. Moore (Mrs. Paul Ferson) Fair- mead. Marie Moore—Turlock. EHleanor Muller—Monrovia. Pearl Ross—Madera. Dan Sheldon——Wilmington. Marion Sewell—Hanford. Doris Snyder (Mrs. Roy Madera. Winifred Smith ( Mrs. Everett B. Peck) -Madera. Ora Anderson )— Kathryn Grove—Teaching at Vassar. Maurice Thede—Madera. Margaret Kerr—Fresno. Harry Thede—Orange Cove. Harvey Knowles—Madera. Maxine M. Trindade—Eureka. Alice Leichti—Madera. Curtis Walling—Stanford. Elton Macon—Madera. Bertha Wood (Mrs. Maurice Thede) Lawrence Macon—Lodi. —Madera. —|19227— Florence Allen—Madera. Kenneth Butler—San Francisco. Mary Butler—Madera. Lottie Clendenin—Madera. Ellen Cooper—Knowles. Carlos Cosgrave—Madera. Cornelius Carroll—San Francisco. Madge Dubray (Mrs. Percy Cook) Madera. Nellie Dromey Madera. (Mrs. M. B. O’Meara) Bernard Dickey—San Francisco. Robert DeChaine—Madera. Helen Ennis——Ripperdan. Glenn Freeman—Madera. Harry Fernald—San Francisco. Lucille Graham (Mrs. John Stenovich) —Madera. Millie Gordon Madera. Hope Gabrielson Bakersfield. (Mrs. R. Carpenter )—— (Mrs. O. Gregson )— ies | ae Lois Gibbs—Madera. Arza Hughes—Fresno. Pansy Hope (Mrs. Cornelius Noble)— Madera. Ruth Holmans (Mrs. L. Parrish )—Ma- dera. Elizabeth Hughes—Fresno. Lawrence Hope—Sacramento. Grace Ireland—Madera. Virginia Knowles—Fresno. Rocky Mattrocce—-Madera. Nicholas Marovich—Madera. Mildred Mitchell (Mrs. C. GC. Fairmead. Smith )— Georgie Ashton—Chowchilla. Walter Brown—Madera. Lawrence Brown—San William Baird—Fresno. Thomas Carroll—University of fornia. Thomas Clendenin—Texas University. Kenneth Crowder—Madera. Fred Conn—Madera. Lillian Crow—Stockton. Walter EH. Creighton—Madera. Arthur S. Clark—Madera. Kenneth E. Clark—Madera. Fred E. Corneliussen—Butte City. Earl Carpenter—Buchanan. William Campbell—Fairmead. Mary DeChaine (Mrs. Wm. Madera. Elsie Evans—Madera. Virginia Frazier (Mrs. Oakland. Margaret Fernald—San Francisco. Ruth Grove—Stanford. Marion Gale—University of California. Rolline Harrington (Mrs. R. Stoetzl)— Madera. Frederick Ross Hazard— Katherine Kelly—Fresno. Diego. Cali- Jones )— Chandler )— Joseph Meilike--University of California. Lawrence Petty—El Centro. Eleanor Rowland—Oakland. Nell Sewell (Mrs. larry Orange Cove. Maude Scott (Mrs. L. Cook )——-Loyalton. | Dan Simen—(Deceased). Vivian Smith—Pittsburg. Gerald Thede—-Sugar Pine. Robina Thompson——-Madera. Beth Teall—Santa Barbara. James Webster—-Long Beach. Thede )— James Warner—San Francisco. Romona Wells—-Modesto. y— Norman Michaelson — - University of California. Beth Mickel (Mrs. Hart Cook)--Madera. Lester Mills—Madera. Everett Mathews—Madera. Annie Ospital—Madera. Jennie Ospital—Madera. Rosalind Olivia——-Madera. Adolph Piecchi—Madera. Elva Pruitt (Mrs. C. Van Sant)—-Ma- dera. Charles Reynolds—Madera. Paul Rich—Madera. Fay Stephenson (Mrs. Leo Fredericks) —Monterey. | Fern Skaggs (Mrs. Bulfinch )—Madera. Marjorie Stafford—-Los Angeles. t Irene Sanderson (Mrs. R. Dallas)—Ma- dera. Tola Safford—Madera. Lakshan Sarup——India. b Ruth Wakefield (Mrs. Walter E. Creighton )— Madera. Marian Wilkinson—Stockton. Grace Williams—-Stanford. Dorothea M. Williams—Fresno. | Maxine Williams——Fresno. Louise Williams—-Fresno. Wayne Williams—Hilt, Calif. Stanley Windrem of Cali- fornia. University || OAL. Tina Keys (Mrs. Paul HEH. Peck)—Ma- dera. Vera King—Madera. Ivan Knauer—San Francisco. Cecil Allen—Madera. Alma Bohleber—Fresno. Dorothy Brown—Stockton. Malcolm Baird-——Stanford. Lucile Burk—Stanford. Hazel Baird—Fresno. Florence Bryant (Mrs. C. L. —Merced Falls. William Carroll—tUniversity of fornia. Marjorie Cady (Mrs. Ray Cobb—Fresno. Helen Cobb—Fresno -Madera. Francis) Cali- Francis )——Fresno State. Ila Coffee NG) Blanche Cook—University of California. Lawrence Ellis—C. C. C. C., Fresno. Juanita Grace—Redlands. Lyla Hartwell (Mrs. R. Rector )—Paci- fic Grove. Philip Humphreys—-Hopeton. Emily Humphreys—Hopeton. Aurora Hedberg—Fresno State. 3arbara Hughes—-Los Angeles. Bernice Hunt—Madera. Daniel Hunt—Fresno. Beatrice Hammalian—-San Francisco. Perry Kinsman——-Sugar Pine. Theodore Kelso—— Erma Keys (Mrs. Lou Bailey )—Fresno. Clarence Leal—St. Mary’s, Oakland. Virginia Longatti—Madera. William Leavell—Madera. Celena Lyman (Mrs. Albert Hetch-Hetchy Junction. Marie Meilike—University of California Marjorie McNally (Mrs. Gene Gordon) —Madera. John Morrison—New Mexico. Ralph Mitchell—tTulare. Agnes Nohrnberg—Occidental, Los An- geles. Bertha Pinkham— William Gierdts )— Madera. Pedras—Madera. Ruth Radabaugh (Mrs. Joaquin. Frances Scott—Madera. Lucian Scott—Madera. Doris Thompson—Madera. Isabell Trinidade—Fresno. Ralph Teall—wUniversity of California. Elsie Tognotti—Madera. Katherine Townsend—Fresno State. Carlton Wood—Oregon Aggies. Edward White—Stanford. Paul Windrem—Madera. Martha Yocum—Madera. Omar Zimmerman—Hawaiian Islands. Holmes )—-San [OPS State. —-Madéera. -Fresno Bethards- Mary Beban- Josephine Dorothy Branson—Madera. Neva Bennett—-Madera. Katherine Bailey—San Francisco. Earl Coffee—Merced. Hart Cook—Madera. George Copeland—4 C’s, Fresno. Audrey Carpenter—Madera. Wayne Carpenter—Ceres. Alice Davis—Madera. Helen Jones—San Jose. Edwin Long—Madera. Ione Leonard—Fresno. Phyllis Loveland (Mrs. Philip McGuire) San Francisco. 1damae Lad d—Kingsburg. Marie Maricich—Fresno State. Beatrice Mastrofini—Fresno State. Paul Mitchell—FExeter. Chester Peterson—Fairmead. Alice Parker—Nurses School, Los An- Isobel DeChaine (Mrs. D. Stahl)—-Ma- geles. dera. Kenneth Reinolds—Fresno. Beulah Davis (Mrs. Fletcher Alum- Carolyn Steinhour—Madera. baugh) Sullivan, Indiana. Maxfield Sheldon—tUniversity of South- Vinka Dulcich—Firebaugh. ern California. Genevieve Desmond—Fresno State. Eulalie Steinhour—Madera. Hortense Freeman——Madera. Fred Stevens—Seymour, la. Beatrice Fuller—Madera. Rose Tognotti—Madera. Elias Gallardo—Madera. Kathleen Tipton—-Fresno State. Loya Galeener—Long Beach. Ellis Throckmorton—Madera. Suren Gumurian—Los Angeles. Thomas Townsend—Fresno State. Annie Hamm-—Oregon. Richard Warner—San Francisco. Dorothy Hunt—Madera. Roy Wattenbarger—Madera. Elizabeth Hoffman—San Francisco. Robert Waag—Madera. Everett Itanaga—-Fresno. William Yocum—Fresno State. E1026— Glenn Ashton—Madera. Logan Coffee—Madera. Evelyn Barcroft—Lane’s School of Cecil Crowder—Madera. Nursing, San Francisco. Genevieve Barcroft——University of Cali- fornia. Helen Barry Madera. Aletha L. Brown—-San Diego. Annabel Brown—Madera. Romildo Brunetti—Madera. Bernard Bulfinch—Madera, Eldon Cady—Madera. Jerry Campbell—Madera. Bernice Carlson—Madera. Sara Cox—Berkeley. Stella Crawford—Madera. Hildegarde Case—Madera. Carl Cavin—Madera. (Mrs. Kenneth Crow) Paul Ellis—Fresno State James Freeman—Madera. Ernestine Gardner—Los Angeles. Clifford Gaskin—Madera. Allen Harder-—Loyalton Raymond Hartwell—Loyalton. La Verne Hawley—Fresno State. Virginia Hurt—Madera. Rose Liberti—Hoboken, N. J. Harvey Long—Palo Alto. Marie Longatti—Madera. Gilbert Lute—Madera. Eleanor Martin—Madera. Etta Miller—Madera. Ruth Miller—Kerman. D orothy Myers—San Diego. Ospital—Madera. Owens—San Francisco. Wilhelmina Lucetta Ransom—Mills’ College. Cecelia Reynolds—-Los Angeles. Evelyn Rich—-Fresno State. Sheldon—Madera. Leroy Smellie—Madera. Ruth Teall—Madera. Edna Tipton—Fresno State. Rebecca Tyler—Madera. Bethla Van Curen (Mrs. Ballinger )— Chowchilla. Verna Van Curen (Mrs. John Price)— Madera. Nina Van Curen (Mrs. L. Bennett)— Madera. Virgil Van Curen—Madera. Arthur Wright—Madera. S—S a as = aes = -P el oe Be eo = == = = = a = ||| AiR First Semester Second Semester MENSA, W TAR No ec ceencarneteencenseeneeteces EVesid en teeter. ee eee eee Durward Hope Jess sMarkle 2 Sse Ae oe ee Wil COR ESG51 Cle nie ee Genevieve Gordon Idella Michaelson... Secretary Idella Michaelson Genevieve Gordon. HEE AS ULC tee tes are ee Kenneth Brown Dheldambarnetiy a ee Hditor of Maderan__.___................. Edmund Schroeder The Student Councils performed their work very successfully un- der the leadership of Milburn Wright and Durward Hope. The greatest task the council had to perform was to organize the Student Body dues campaign. The Seniors and I reshmen competed against the Sophomores and Juniors. ‘The losing side presented an entertainment before the Student Body. The nomination of officers for the next semester was the last work accomplished. A change made by the Student Body was in regard to the award- ing of emblems, instead of the star that was given to athletes who had previously won a letter. The students have co-operated with the council and have made possible all of the things that were accomplished this year, —By Martha Sledge October 7—Scholarship Society reorganized with 23 members | J g life ene eee $8 OS GE OE Ch GE KS See OS GIURIES: Ie NG Ue, Kirst Semester Second Semester G. Gordon______-..-.---- See ee eee eee FPPGSTC iit: ee cs ae at es G. Gordon I. Michaelson... Vice President. _.M. Ellis Ss SIR AG e - nee os eee oe ee eee es SOCiOUAN Ye -.2es oz acece oc shane toe eee M. Sledge Te VASES OMe ce ee ee eee TPO AS UNGER ke ee ee ec ee ee J. Martin Under the leadership of Genevieve Gordon, as president, and Miss Bennink, as adviser, the Girls’ League has had a very active year. On November 13, the League was represented at the annual con- vention at which Madera’s invitation to have the San Joaquin Valley convention here next year was accepted. The League provided several families with food for Christmas. The Hi Jinx, which was in the form of a Kid Party, proved to be one of the most successful social events of the year. During the year several beneficial talks were given to the girls by prominent leaders of Madera. The council explained to the mid-term Ireshmen the rules of the school and advised them as to the course of study they should take. —By Idella Michaelson October 13—Madera tennis team defeats Chowchilla a SCHOMAR SHIP SOCHE IY At the beginning of the ee school year there were twenty- two members in the ‘Scholz urship Society. The officers for the first semester were: President, Aileen Cunningham; vice-president, Thekla Barnett; secretary-treasurer, Theodore Brown. Near the end of the semester, just before the final examinations, members of the society gave talks to all the Fnglish classes. ‘The advantages and the requirements for becoming a member were thoroughly explained. The value of these talks was apparent when the membership for the second semester was found to be thirty-two. Thekla Barnett, Martha Sledge, and Coe Swift were the presi- dent, vice-president and secretary-treasurer, respectively, for the second semester. College life was a project taken up by the girls of the society; rules for fire drills, by the boys. Twelve delegates, sent by this chapter of the California Scholar- ship Federation to the annuz il cony ention held in Fresno, report that our society has already adopted many of the ideas brought out in the convention. —PBy Theodore Brown. October 15—Madera football team defeats Livingston 19-0 cee ee NAS Gi CUB The purpose of organizing the Nature Club was to acquaint the members with interesting things of nature. It might well be called a “Nature Appreciation Class.” The club was divided into four sections, each studying and re- porting at various times on the different phases of nature. ‘The pro- jects presented and worked upon were individual scrap books. The club members made several trips to the country and to the county park in their work. —By Etta Miller CAMP FIRE GIRLS The Madera Camp Fire Girls have reorganized during the school year under the guardianship of Miss Lois Merwin. As this year is National Tree Year, much time has be en given over to the study of trees and leaves. Considerable cratt work has been done, including beaded head- bands and belts, linoleum wood-block printings and tie and dye work A joint picnic was enjoyed with the nature club. —By Thekla Barnett October 22—Speedball boys play Kerman 2A0—= SOCIETY i ial ie = L fo) 4 _— A Lal BEOC CMS OCiELy The Block M Society has increased in number this year. ‘The new athletes needed to take the places of those who graduated last year proved that new material may be extremely worthy of honor. The “point system” of the Girls’ Athletic Association has also added to the long list of members. The annual Block M picnic was held May 21, near Mariposa. It was here that twenty-three new members were duly admitted into the society, by an initiation committee chosen by the president, Kenneth Brown. A ball game in the afternoon added to the day of fun and frolic. Officers installed were: President, Kenneth Brown; secretary treasurer, George Van Curen; adviser, Coach H. L. Rowe. —By Durward Hope GIRES ATHUEVIC ASSOCIATION The Girls’ Athletic Association which was organized this year has proven a decided success. Under this system it 1s possible for many girls to win athletic awards. ‘The girls who were members of the Block M Society and all girls who made one hundred points be- come members of this association. At first there were fifteen mem bers, but now there are nearly eighty. There are three awards which may be earned: the circle “M” which requires three hundred points; the three-inch block ““M” for five hundred points; and the winged ‘““M” for one thousand points. ‘The first girl to receive a winged “M” was Marjorie Itanaga, a Senior. ive luncheons have been given by the association, one at the close of each season—volleyball, basketball, baseball, hockey and speedball. Genevieve Loveland, the first president, presided at the first luncheon. Alice Maricich, the second president, presided at the others. More girls have entered sports and more sports have been intro- duced because of this system. ‘There are now nine sports included: basketball, baseball, volleyball, speedball, hockey, tennis, swimming, hiking, and crop and seddle. —-By Mildred Fllis October 22—Madera defeats Le Grand football team 6-0 pa ae BACHELOR GIRS CLUB In September, the Home Economics Club was organized under the supervision of Miss Jongewaard. ‘The object of the organization was to teach the girls about the different phases of the home and how to entertain properly at luncheons, teas and parties. A very interesting program was carried out by the members and their president, Vera Mott. At Thanksgiving time they prepared several baskets for poor families. When Christmas came, they gave clothing to those who were in need. At the beginning of the second semester, in February, 1927, the club was reorganized and its name changed to that of “Bachelor Girls.” New members were admitted to the organization at different times until the rofl included about twenty-five. Lucile Bryant was elected president and she, with the help of the chairman, planned some very interesting programs. One of the best times, perhaps, that the Bachelor Girls had was when the Aggies gave them a party in the cafeteria. The Bachelor Girls’ Club has been a very lively organization be- cause every member did her best to make the club the most active in school. —By Ethel Radley October 28—Speedhall team wins from Parlier 43-3 Sa ge= The thirteen capable girls who comprise the Lunchroom Cookery class under the supervision of the Home conomie s teacher, Miss Alice Jongewaard, have had a very successful term. An interesting program which has been worked out by the in- structor is to have the girls work in groups of two. Each week the two girls prepare a different dish. “This gives each member a chance to learn all the details of cooking as well as offering a variety in the routine of work. Not only have they prepared the daily hot lunches for the students, but they have done much more. Delicious and dainty luncheons have been served for the Camp Fire Girls, the BA54IE Club, the Bachelor Girls’ Club and the track boys after the Bi-County meet. The girls have proven their efficiency by serving one hundred people at the annual Alumni banquet. Approximately fifty men and their wives were present at the Shop Men’s banquet, when fried chicken and all the other “goodies” that go with it were served. At the Hubbard banquet where one hundred guests were expected, one hundred and fifty came. So it seems that the girls are prepared to meet almost anything. —DBy Roberta Wills October 29—Junior Class party HE i: é J a eggs = ome sis PRR P He at S 5 u JUNIOR AGGI JUNIOR AGGIES The Junior Aggies Club is one of the oldest and largest clubs in the school. It is progressing rapidly under the direction and leader- ship of Byron J. McMahon, Agriculture and Farm Mechanics in- structor. The forty boys enrolled in the club are good workers and boosters. The club officers are as follows: James Wagner, president; Lawrence Sanderson, vice-president; Dean Smellie, secretary; Kenneth Brown, treasurer; and James McNally, sergeant-at-arms. Being agriculturists, several of the club members have entered stock judging contests in which some of them usually receive high honors, although the highest honor was achieved when a local judging team composed of Wayne Wood, John Wall, and Donald Pitman, en- tered a contest held at Davis, California. In this contest they com- peted against more than one hundred and fifty other judging teams from fifty other high schools in the state. With all the competition, the local team was awarded a silver loving cup for it’s efficient judging ability. The local club was very active in 1elping raise the three hundred dollars due from this county for the construction and maintenance of a summer camp for the agriculture clubs of five counties: Madera, Fresno, Kings, Kern and Tulare. The boys may attend this camp during the period open for them at a very minimum price. In order to raise the money, the faculty play “Second Childhood” was presented the second time. The boys worked hard selling tickets and ushering to make the play successful. ‘The proceeds netted them two hundred and fifty dollars. Social events of the club include talks by prominent business men; a party given to the “Bachelor Girls”; a show given by the Nature Club. The spirit of good fellowship and fair play has prevailed through- out the year, which bids fair to make the Junior Aggies one of the liveliest clubs in school for future years. —By Velmer Roberts October 29—Camp Tire Girls hold Hallowe’en party ee CARPENTRY BOYS On the opposite page is a picture of the new garage for our busses. ‘his structure was started in December, 1926, and should be completed, with the exception of the exterior finish and roof cover- ing, by the end of this school term. ‘The garage, fifty by sixty feet in size, will be large enough when completed, for twelve busses. An interesting fact is that there are only a few schools in thie valley, including Coalinga, Tulare and Exeter, which are working on similar projects. “These other schools having buildings under con- struction by boys have a much larger personnel, employing two or three men in their shops, while Madera employs only one man for full time and another for part time. Mr. Smith, the instructor in charge, had the boys build all the window frames. ‘The truss roof presented another unusual project for a high school shop class, but was built and installed without any difficulty. The advanced Farm Mechanics class, twenty-one in num- ber, spending about an hour a day on the work, has done all the work on the garage. Present plans indicate that a composition shingle roof wall con- plete the building, and that the exterior will be finished in stucco. Special commendation is due in as much as this undertaking has been a real project. Many schools are content with the teaching of technical methods, but it is hoped the practical side of actual construc- tion will prove its value. It is stated that nearly everything a carpen- ter is called upon to do has been done in a rough way on this garage. All the plates and rods used in the trusses have been made by the boys. The foundation is of concrete, the building of forms and pouring of cement being part of the course in concrete work. Thus we see that our shop has produced something of which it can be justly proud. All the credit goes to the boys and their instructor, Mr. Smith. With the addition of this garage, the over-crowded conditions of the shop will be greatly alleviated and the work of repairing the busses will be speeded up. The building will make a welcome addition to our campus and do honor to the class that has erected it. —By Stanley Warburton October 30—Gridders defeat Taft 25-7 == 56e CARPENTRY BOYS NEW BUS GARAGE CROP AND SADDLE This year there was introduced into Madera Hi a new sport for girls—the Crop and Saddle Club, under the leadership of Miss Merwin and Miss Burgess. This club was organized for pleasure and experience in such a sport of this type. ‘The girls are awarded five points everytime they ride. ach member, by the end of the year must be able to ride in three styles of saddles: English, Mexican and Army. Every weck the members of the club enjoy long rides in the coun- try. Among the many interesting things the club has done, was the treasure hunt given the early part of December. The treasure proved to be a riding crop for each member. In the early spring, the mem- bers were the guests of Camille Russell at the Adobe ranch, where they were served a delicious luncheon, ‘The members of the Crop and Saddle Club are Emma Lou Young, Blanche Walsh, Margaret Dennis, Micky Teall, Dorothy Woodson, lola Hamilton, Martha Sledge, Hene Wilson, Martha Fletcher, Ida Mae Ransom and Thekla Barnett. Although somewhat small in membership now, the club promises to be very popular in the future. —By Ida Mae Ransom November 5—Journalism convention at Stanford Cee PUBLIC SPEAKING The chief items of interest in Public Speaking for the year were the two I{xtemporaneous Speaking contests. ‘These contests were sponsored by the Junior Lions club and to create interest, a trophy cup was purchased, upon which is inscribed the name of the winner each semester. The contest:is open to all classes and intends to give somic recognition to the best extemporaneous speakers in the school. It is the hope of the Junior Lions club that this event will become a semi-annual one since it affords an excellent chance for inter-mural activity. As mere passers-by, we want to say that we look up to those students who have the ability as well as the confidence to appear before the student body for a five minute speech on a subject with which they previously have had little acquaintance. The judges must have been forced to play a real game of chance in choosing a winner, because the speeches were so well delivered. Fillmore Koenig won the first semester contest, speaking on the first topic assigned: “Do Neckties Display Character?” Joseph Mello won the second semester contest, speaking on the topic, “! Nominate Al Smith.” —By Fillmore Koenig November 11—Football rally for Merced Game Pie (oes SNOTT HOIN IAL — (i) —— JUNIOR LIONS We believe that few of the clubs in the Madera Union High School during the past year have had any more desirable or congenial or- ganization than that known as the Junior Lions. The executive responsibilities of the club have been delegated to Jess Markle and Ed. Boring. Under the leadership of Jess, during the first semester, the organization reached two main objectives. At Christmas time the club co-operated with the Madera Lions in the col- lection of a toy pile. The second objective, one of the club’s most important contributions to school life, is the sponsoring of a Lions’ extemporaneous speaking contest, for which a cup was procured by the Lions Club of the city. The second semester, meetings were featured by interesting dis- cussions and talks by prominent citizens of Madera. As the Annual goes to press, all signs indicate a very successful season in inter-club athletics. In fact the young cubs are roaring through an interesting season. THE BA54E CLUB The BA54E Club was started at the beginning of the second semester under the supervision of Miss Mary Petty. It developed from the second period English IV special class, consisting of girls only, who decided they would like to form an Oral English class to continue their work. The seventeen members all find the work very interesting and helpful. The name of the club, ““BA54E” means “Be Alive.” Any one venturing into room three, period six, would find that the mem- bers live up to that name very well. The president and vice-president are elected monthly; the re- cording secretary and publicity secretary are elected weekly. Critics are appointed for each program. Each girl is thus given a chance to perform the duties of an officer, to conduct meetings according to parliamentary rules, to organize, supervise and take part in programs of various kinds. A luncheon and an afternoon tea were two of the very successful projects of the club. It is agreed that a knowledge of oral English is but one of the many things learned which will be of great help to the members after graduating from high school. —By Genevieve Gordon November 12—Girls hold Play Day at Central =o oes Ne Cr UIs This year’s Latin Club began its career by elect ing Margaret Smith president, and Coe Swift secretary-treasurer. For a while the club followed the plan of having educational re- ports on the lives of famous Romans, Roman architecture, customs, costumes, furniture, religion, myths and contributions made by the Romans to modern civilization, given by the different members. Then, to be original, the club bought several decks of Latin noun and verl card games. ‘These not only helped the members with their Latin but also furnished them with some amusement. ‘These games wil! also help next year’s Latin Club. The second semester was ushered in with the election of Evelyn Krickson as president and the re-election of Coe Swift as secretary- treasurer. The club decided that each member should work on a project for a small museum of Roman weapons, clothing, ete. A picnic was one of the enjovable social affairs of the second semester, —By Merit Clark SHAUN Spal CIELO} The officers for the first semester were: President, Grace I uller ; vice-president, Ethel Noble; secretary-treasurer, Lola Tognottt. ‘The officers for the second semester are: President, Elena Malesani; vice-president, Virginia Hurt; secretary-treasurer, Dolly Reis. Last semester the name of “Los Parlantes’”’ (the talkers) was adopted by the Club. An extremely enjoyable party was given in which all the members attended in Spanish costume. The club has used its time to good advantage, having reports, stories, playing games, giving plays and buying records, Prizes were given to the boy or girl who receiv ed the highest amount of points, earned by taking part in programs and club activities, The club has heen very successful this vear and all the members appreciate the excellent work done by their adviser, Miss Hall. organizing and maintaining the interest. —By Elena Malesani LATIN CLUB SH CLUB —63— MADERAN First Semester Staff Second Semester MheklawBanme ttersssessssea a ceeee eee eee Hqitor=in= Obie hie eee Edmund Schroeder Opal shin xe ee eee ) ty ee Se ee Ida Mae Ransom Arthur Ballenge1 ate =o SA IGEVSM EMO LSOUR Yas cee Ree ere eee wets ad Carl Cavin Cyril Wootten__.... =f j 3 , 4 = - siness Managers...... ssley S TORMNGNALIy: ae Business Mamagers....................222..2.... Wesley Smith MIT S Sev arse) Geena ne ee A.C Un G yaa A CVS © eae Miss Mary Eger The Maderan, our newsy school paper, is an achievement of which we are proud. It appears every Wednesday without fail. Students look forward to receiving it, and the news items and jokes are eagerly read. One of the first accomplishments of the Journalism class this year was enlarging the paper from four to five columns, A larger paper requires more news, more money, and more co-operation. By a suc- cessful presentation of a minstrel show called “Doo-Da-Doos,” they increased their fund forty dollars. This was one of the most delightful programs of the year. November 13—Girls’ League represented at Visalia convention —654— LOCAL TRAGEDY OF BARE Y DAYS During the early days of California, there were many happenings that nev er became known to the public. The other day I learned from an old Mexican, some very interesting things about Joaquin Murietta. The following story is a development of one of his experiences : One sunny spring afternoon when I was out mending fences, | happened to notice a lone rider coming toward me. Of this | would have thought little, had it not been that I was expecting a priest to come to baptise my newly born son. As it was, however, I at once stopped work and went to meet him; for, not knowing the priest, I naturally supposed that this man was he. Vhen we met, | addressed him as | would have the priest; [ noticed that he looked at me peculiarly, but thought nothing of it. We went on toward the house where my wife and the baby were. As the ceremony was not to take place until the next day, I at once led the man to the room that he was to occupy. ‘There I left him to bathe and rest after his long ride. Even then I was surprised by his easy air with his horse, and his free manner—for all my earlier experiences with such men had taught me not to expect too much from them—but went to greet some of my relations who had also just arrived. When I returned to the house, what was my surprise to find that now | had—not one priest, but two. Of course | said nothing about the fact, even if I did wonder a great deal. Later in the evening I sustained another shock—the two men had never met before. How- ever, both claimed to be the priest that I had called to baptise the child. I inally [ decided that the first-comer should perform the office, for he seemed to take a very great interest in the child. With my decision, the first man showed satisfaction; but the second became very angry and left at once. That night, more of my people came and as I introduced each one to the priest, | noticed that one of them gave a violent start upon seeing the fellow’s face. Later on in the evening I asked him if he recog- nized the priest, and what was my horror when he told me—in a whisper—that it was none other than Joaquin Murietta who was offi- clating at the baptismal ceremony. What could I do now?. I dared not anger the outlaw; still, [ did not want him to perform the office. If I tried to put off the affair, he might become angry, and do—no telling what. Truly I was in a dilemma. During the evening Murietta seemed to become more and more attached to the child. Needless to say, | was nervous in direct pro- portion to the interest with which he regarded the little one. Next morning the supposed priest came to me with the proposal that the child be named Joaquin Murietta. [| stood aghast at such an —HO— idea. Worse and worse! What should I do now? Of course I could not tell him no; so I just mumbled in my throat and got away. Through the morning | suffered mental agonies; what could I do? As the hour of the ceremony approached, my problem was solved. A rider came dashing in on a wind-blown horse, and told me that rustlers had run off with a herd of my cattle. Instantly all was confusion. Men came dashing from all parts, and we started on what might be a pitched battle. However, when we arrived, the birds had flown. After a few days of fruitless search we returned to my camp, only to find that Murietta had also flown—taking one of my best horses with him. ‘Then I cursed my rashness for not thinking of Murietta before. Later the baby was christened Juan. —By Carl Cavin THE DANCE OF THE SNOW FLAKES A small white figure glided swiftly into the center of the ice pond. She was met by rousing applause from the appreciative audience. Olva was always welcomed like that, and it seemed to give new spirit and joy to her dance. She seemed so small and dainty that one almost wondered how she could bear so much importance. Dressed as she was in a shimmering white costume that ended abruptly in a short full skirt, she seemed the true reproduction of a tiny snowflake, taken captive from among the others and placed in this fairy palace of winter. Her small steel skates moved restlessly here and there as she expressed her gratitude to the audience. Olva’s dainty bow was adorable, and it was her own. The applause ended; the quiet again pervaded the pretty Ice Palace; the small figure poised expectantly. Somewhere from the background came the tinkling notes of a gay little tune. She twirled into a lilting, merry dance, as light and mischievous as the snow flakes. The slight steel rims of her skates seemed hardly to touch the frozen surface of a miniature lake. She whirled for an instant and then was off again in a long, slow glide, poised lightly on the point of a small ringing skate. She seemed little more than a sprite or fairy, so quickly and skillfully did she develop the meaning of the dance. Then suddenly the dance lulled its merry race. With an instant pause and gentle sigh, it rested, As Olvya ‘ceased dancine “and dropped gracefully into the last pose, a shower of snowflakes drifted down around her. The stillness was startled by a burst of applause that rang again and again through the large building and was greeted by Olva’s silver laughter. Ss Many people in that huge audience envied Olva’s popularity, her success, her beauty, her grace, and—her happiness. Happiness—- that was the theme of Olva’s success and beauty. Olva had always been happy and gay. Again her laughter rang out as the curtain swung together. Olva was gay tonight. She was convinced that her dance was a success; that her father’s hopes had come true; that the audience loved her. She loved that dance, every whirl and glide, because it belonged to her father and her. It held her secret. John Aldman was one of the few Americans who had made a success as a stage director in Paris. He was tall and handsome and cheerful, and he brought fresh ideas and customs with him. He had married a daughter of Paris—Aloise, small and gay and loving. But something had marred their happiness. It was the terrible gripping cough that John had battled so bravely with. It had made him despondent and he had often lost hope because of it. It was his wife. pretty and gay little Aloise, who had gone to the famous physician in Paris for counsel. He was very kind, and he had sent Aloise home with a great hope and a still greater purpose hidden in her heart. That summer they spent their vacation up among the mountains of Switzerland in a little cottage, warm and snug, beside a little lake. John was still despondent, but Aloise was persistent in her hopefulness. August and September passed, and then October: but still they lingered in the mountains. Winter came with its raging storms and then, it too, passed harmlessly by. Then spring arrived and settled permanently. It was then that Olva came to warm the hearts of the two lonesome people. She was small and pretty like her mother, with her father’s dark blue eyes. No longer was John despondent. He spent his time entertaining her, and it was his delight to bring laughter into those pretty blue eyes that sparkled like the lake in summer. As Olva became older, she became more beautiful; her dark hair curled adorably; her blue eyes held a deep love in their depths. Wher Olva was five, she learned to skate on the pretty lake. She looked like a white butterfly tripping over the smooth ice, dressed all in white. She loved the lake and spent a great deal of her time skating. When Olva was ten, her father taught her the dance; and when she had practiced it until it was perfect, she began to add new steps and movements to it. There was a beautiful new elide that was her father’s delight. hey had named that dance ‘The Dance of the Snowflakes.” This new occupation put new zeal into her father’s days. ‘l'o see her glide swiftly out on the lake to greet the morning sun-rise was a joy to him. But her day was not always spent on the lake. There were lessons every day in Ifrench and English. ‘There was always some new song or tune to learn on the piano. ‘There were often trips to the mountain village. When Olva was seventeen, her parents returned to Paris. John was again his old self; and now he had two definite programs: his own career and Olva’s. Against Aloise’s will he found a place in the famous ice-skating chorus at the Ice Palace as a beginning for Olva. Olva was skilled, but she was not experienced, and she must have both to be a success. But one day Olva’s chance came. She danced, alone, that gay little dance of the sparkling lake. ‘The star toppled from first place on the program, and Olva took her position. And now Olva was happy; nothing else mattered. She was a success, and her father’s wishes were satisfied. ‘here was always something in Olva’s dance that mystified every- one, even the directors, all-seeing and critical. ‘hey did not know it was pure joy and gratitude and love. Ah, love! That was the real meaning of it. The dance was her father’s and her’s, and she loved it because it had kept tragedy from her family. —By Ella Jones MY BOW-LEGGED CAT There are beautiful cats, sly, aristocratic, and even human; but rarely do we see one that is bow-legged. Therefore, it is with a cer- tain degree of pride that | state that I possess just such a phenomenon. This Persian cat of mine has a beautiful cat-face, in which are the loveliest pair of eyes I have seen. They are large and blink with most annoying slowness. She would approach the perfect specimen if it were not for her abominable bow-legs, which place her feet in such inconvenient positions for walking, that they seem to say one to another, “Ill let you pass if you'll let me pass.” She runs true te form of the female species, for there are many bow-legs that are dis guised by the wise use of skirts, but alas for poor Barna—she cannot disguise her deformity. She must go bravely on with an air of defiance. She has a very temperamental disposition. When she is hungry, she becomes very kittenish; but when anyone wants to pick her wm and pet her, she is, without a doubt, very catty. Tf she were a woman, I feel she would be of the cattiest variety, for she certainly shows her displeasure in a most disagreeable manner. Of course Persian cats have an advantage over alley cats in that they do not require the near presence of a dog to demonstrate the length of each hair of their naturally bushy tail; but when a dog appears near Barna, her tail ) eae Aone so enlarges that it resembles a miniature pine tree, and drops of moisture spatter at a stupendous velocity. Barna craves a certain amount of company. If everyone leaves the house, she immediately lets loose a volley of weird wails that would frighten anyone who might not know her: for uthough Barna may not have quality, she certainly has a large range and plenty of volume. Her particular selection, “Lonesome,” to put it clautiy: sounds like radio music in summertime: more static is heard than melody. Her appetite is the queerest! She passes up a piece of meat for a few artichoke leaves, or bread crumbs, her chief delight. She will have none of the savory dishes we sometimes put before her, but will walk up to them, sniff, walk around them and strut off—not mayjes- tically, however, for she does have those bow-legs. —By Grace Bartmann December 21—Annual Alumni Banquet — 0— Si x i ms ae fe Sal onl N 4 wa A ond ica = ee i isu va iat) v OPERETTA “The Bos’n’s Bride,” given on February 18, was one of the most successful operettas ever presented by the Madera Union High School. The principal theme is as follows: One summer morning a jolly party of Naval Reserve men from the U. S. S. Barnacle lands on the wharf of a seaside town, having planned to spend the day playing tennis, baseball and golf. The boatswain, Dick Erne, and his mate join them. ‘The former is melancholy, having received a letter from his father, bidding him find and wed Nitty Adair, a girl he has not seen for fifteen years. ‘Time has changed his feelings, and he does not know where Nitty lives, or what she looks like. The situation is difficult. A party of high school girls, accompanied by some popular mem- bers of the alumni, enter on their way to a picnic. Among them is Nitty Adair, with her friend Dorothy. “Through the misdirected efforts of Tom Tupper, a sailor, the girls learn of the predicament of the boatswain. From Dick Erne himself they find out that he has forgotten Kitty. Determined never to wed a man who had forgotten her, Kitty Adair does not admit her identity. Dick falls a victim to Nitty’s charms. ‘Tom Tupper then suggests that the girls be invited aboard the Barnacle. Dick issues the invitation, and the girls glee- fully accept. In the course of the evening Mrs. Brown, the chaperon, who has been left behind on the wharf, arrives. Tim Shannon, an old sailor, recognizes her as a childhood friend and cries “Kitty Adair!”, her name before her marriage. ‘Chen Dick, who believes her to be his Kitty, leaves the ship. The real Kitty is revealed finally to Dick Ierne, who promptly proposes and 1s accepted. Fillmore Koenig, as Dick Erne, and Genevieve Loveland, as Kitty Adair, carried the two leads capably. ‘They were especially pleasing in their two duet numbers. In the cast were lola Barcroft, Sam Jones, Stanley Warburton, Mickey Teall, Vera Mott and Jim Jennings. A special word of appreciation should go to Miss Virginia Short who coached the operetta. —By Viola ‘Thompson January 8—Home [conomies—Junior Aggies’ Party Clie S. Gils kr Wie Wine 27sGinls Glce ChibvoisVis Ue els Selhacenadia wemy anter esting year. ‘The greatest event of a very successful seascn was the Bi-County music contest held at Kerman, March 15. As the glee club had been entered in the limited class, twenty girls out of the thirty enrolled were chosen to represent the school. Another event was the annual operetta, “The Bos’n’s Bride.” said to have been one of the best presented in the history of this high school. The Girls’ Glee Club participated in other programs including the teachers’ istitute, the Christmas program, the May Day festival, the commencement exercises and at the luncheon service clubs. As many of the members of the glee club of the first semester dropped this activity, many freshmen took their places. This is an advantage, however, because, when these girls become upper classmen, a larger and better glee club will be assured. —By M. Teall January 12—Durward Hope elected Student Body President Ponty fses aly e BOWS Glin Cui The Boys’ Glee Club of 1927, under the direction of Miss Virginia Short, has been one of the best in the history of the Madera Union High School. [ts performances have been devoted to school activities more this year than ever before. Phe most important school progranis in which the club participated were: the Christmas program, the oper etta, “The Bos’n’s Bride,” the May Day festival, and the commence ment exercises. The annual Ifresno County music contest was held at Kerman, March 15, and the Boys’ Glee Club took second honors in the limited event. The problem of uniforms was solved this year, resulting in purple and white sweaters, purchased by the n cular emblems bearing “IM. U. Hl. S: Gl The club was composed of practica the first semester, but owing to progr embers of the club, with cir- ee,” supplied by the school. ly all upper classmen, during am arrangements, a number were forced to drop; however, the in-coming freshmen soon became adapted to the musical program and f1 led the vacancies. ‘The business men who attended the Service Clubs luncheon, where the Boys’ Glee Club sang, were very enthusiastic over the work which this organization has accomplished. January 14—Girls’ Hi-Jinx Party Eee CHORUS The Chorus this year has made an exceptional showing. There was an average of thirty members each semester, a slight increase over the enrollment of last year. One of the most important ex- hibitions of this club was in the Christmas play program, when they provided incidental music for “Mistletoe and Holly Berry.” The chorus also brought honors to Madera High when it took first place in the semi-finals of the Fresno music contest, March 18, in which over seven schools were represented. The prize was a silver loving cup, which we may keep until next year. If we win it three years in succession, it is permanently ours. Possibly the largest undertaking of the chorus was the operetta, “The Bos’n’s Bride.” They acted as the chorus of high school girls and sailor boys in support of the cast. At the Baccalaureate service, which is considered by the seniors one of the most important events of the vear, the chorus opened the program with an appropriate sone. Under the efficient leadership of Miss Short, the chorus has suc- cessfully accomplished everything that it has attempted. —By Viola Thompson January 17—Junior Aggies victorious over Chowchilla ee ORG rie ST ka With Miss Short as director, the orchestra has had one of the most successful terms in its history. It has entertained the audiences at the various plays and theatri- cals of the year. Its first appearance of the semester was made at the Junior play, when it provided music between acts. At the Christmas program a selection entitled “Christmas [choes,” a medley of familiar Christmas lines, opened the program, At the Kerman music contest the Madera orchestra took second place. ‘The orchestral accompaniment at the operetta received much favorable comment. In observance of National Music Week, May 1 to May , the management of the National Theatre asked the orchestra to play at the two presentations of the movie “Michael Strogoff.” This was an entirely new experience for the orchestra members. — [ach night two selections were given: “March of the Boyards,” and “Hungarian Dance No. 5.” Other appearances were made at the Manual Arts Club banquet, the Senior play, commencement and Class Day. —By Opal Knox December 14—Extemporaneous Speaking Contest held anvil BAND The band is the largest section of the music department in the Madera Union High School. At the opening of school, in September, the band was composed of two separate divisions: the Lincoln grammar school section and the high school section. In February, when Mr. ‘Teall was appointed joint administrator of the high and grammar schools, he and Mr. Halverson planned the com- bining of the grammar and high school bands. Now the band has about sixty-five members. In the band there are four instruments owned by the high school: baritone horn, baritone saxaphone, a drum and a bass drum with its equipment. Some of the pieces that have been played are: Q. S. Garland, Ruby Red March, Martha, Overtures, Commencement and Serenades. —By Vera Mott MUSIC DEPARTMENT The music department of Madera Hi has accomplished a great deal during the past year, under the supervision of Miss Virginia Short. This department entered the annual Fresno County music contest, March 18, at the Kerman high school auditorium. As the chorus won first place, the school was given a silver medal! for its excellent singing. However, defeat came in the final contest held in Fresno a week later. Although the boys’ glee club did not manage to capture first place, they received second place. The popular “Volga Boatman” was sung by them. The girls’ glee club also made themselves a nam e by singing “Homing,” by Del Rigo. The orchestra has completed a successful year. At the contest at Kerman it won high honors by playing Paderewski'’s “Minuet.” The Bi-County music contest was held in Merced, May 20, 1927. Kleven schools received the invitation and each school was well represented. The entire music department of M. U. H. S. attended and came back talking about the wonderful music. —By Erma Futrell February 5—Basketball boys win two games from Merced Os TO Tee PUREE, AND VEU Te ‘he Purple and White—it will never grow old lor sturdy and staunch it will stay, When tresses are turning their hues toward gold And loved comrades have gone on their way. Think of the joys in the years to come; Old times brought back anew, When friends of school days—not even one Are around for their faces to view. Page by page, the tale will be told Of times spent so joyous and merry. Of comrades—bhoth true and bold— Who around M. U. H. S. did tarry. What other would cause memory to linger In the years that are coming fast, Than a Purple and White reminder Of the friends you've had in the past? —By Lillian Denney DOES [== 8 Se NORA: “Sally and Company,” presented on June 6, was undoubtedly the best performance of the year. The play is a modern one, with lively action. Sally Dawson, a vivid, ambitious girl starts a hat shop with the aid of Stephen Bates, an old friend. For his generosity she advises him in matters concerning his daughter, Cynthia. Sally has just returned from New York, where she has gone for business purposes. Stephen Bates confides to her that his daughter, Cynthia, 1s infatuated with Jack Mortimer, an objectionable person, whom Bates has tried vainly to bribe his daughter to give up. When Sally tells her benefactor that he should allow Cynthia to see as much of Mortimer as she chooses, and thus be cured of her in- fatuation, Bates invites Mortimer to live at his home. ‘The scheme works, and Mortimer is shown up as the crook he really 1s. Sally herself has many difficulties both in her hat business and in her love affairs. However, they all end well. The members of the cast included: D. Hope, E. Tessier, I. Bar- croft, E. Schroeder, G. Gordon, L. Bryant, C. Tompkins, I. Michaelson, S. Murray, C. Boles, A. Kirby, E. Scott, G. Loveland, and M. Wright. —By Viola Thompson lebruary 8—4 B's score 100 per cent in Student Body Dues Campaign Lopes JUNIOR PLAY The annual play of the junior class, “The Youngest,” was pre- sented in the high school auditorium, Friday, November 12. “The Youngest,” a comedy in three acts, by Philip Barry, is an ingenious variation of the Cinderella theme, in which the hero, Richard Winslow, a down-trodden son, comes into contact with a charming busy-body, Nancy Blake, who is visiting his sister, Martha (Muff) Winslow, for a rest. Nancy, by her clever scheming, brings Richard out of the rut into which he has fallen, and makes him the “honored one’ of the family. Excellent portrayal of character was manifest throughout the entire play. Much credit should be given to Fillmore Koenig and Thekla Barnett, who had the leading roles in the production. Evelyn Erickson was charming in the part of Muff Winslow. Aileen Cun- ningham, as the sarcastic and haughty Augusta Winslow Martin, was very striking in her impersonation of the difficult role. The part of Charlotte Winslow, the mother, was ably carried by Ethel Noble, while Theodore Brown and Orthel Bobo acted as Mark and Oliver, respec- tively, Richard's two older brothers, who were always throwing their share of blame upon Richard. —By Viola Thompson February 10—Lincoln-Washington assembly held = LIBRARY EDA PRT ERCE MARER A COUNT ¥ rhe DRAMATIC ACTIVITES The dramatics class started the year by presenting a puppet show, SHENG, ’ at the Chowchilla Fair. “Thursday Evening,’ a one-act play by C. Morley, was given at the Arcola Farm Bureau by Lucile Bryant, Paul Sheldon, Corine ‘Tompkins and Idella Michaelson. The Christmas program consisted of two enjoyable plays: he Gift,” a pleasing little play, and ‘Mistletoe and Hollyberry.”” Those taking part in the former were: Lois Tipton, Virginia Hurt, Gerald King and many others. ‘The cast of the second play included Paul Sheldon, Lucile Bryant, Corine Tompkins and Lloyd Webb. A clever little Irish play, entitled “Wealth and Wisdom,” was given by Etta Miller and Charles Hebern. A one-act play, “Robbery,” presented by Vera Mott, Milburn Wright, Stanley Murray, and na Knox was given at the Lincc!n grammar school and at the Alpha Farm Bureau. The cast of the May Day play, entitled “The Haunted Circle,” included Lucile Bryant, Lois Tipton, Corine ‘Tompkins, Paul Sheldon, Audrey Kirby, George Garabedian, John McNally, John Burns, Vera Mott, and many others. —By Idella Michaelson February 12—Girls basketball team visited Yosemite Penola AN —L.Gregery PRESHMEN RECEPTION Dear Jane: September 29. Last night we initiated the new freshmen and teachers at the annual Ireshmen Reception. [ wish you could have been there. | really felt sorry for the frosh, because of the tortures they had to undergo. Angleworms and raw eges were two of the rare delica- cies which were fed to them by their superiors. Marquetta Goodnight had to be dealt with very severely, for she persisted in throwing these dainties away. The teachers did not escape their initiation. Mr. McMahon was called upon to give an address entitled, “Wild Women of Nebraska,” which called forth much applause. Miss Burgess delighted her audience with a solo which she had evidently learned in her kinder- garten days, and Miss Leonard entertained with a dance. Mr. Hill- yard and Miss Hall also gave an exhibition of their talents. ‘The latter part of the evening was spent in dancing. Love, Janet. CHOW CHIE Ag i Avis: Dear Jane: October 4. M. U. H. 5. should be proud of the Art and Dramatics depart- ments for enabling our high school exhibit to win the cup for the best educational exhibit at the county fair held in Chowchilla the last part of September. This exhibit was very cleverly made up, showing the extent of Madera Tli’s interests. Members of the Drama Class presented a puppet show, with the automatons made by the students of this Glascn eove amen GIRLS’ HI-JINX Dear Jane: December 16. I riday evening was the annual Girls’ Hi-Jinx. Of course every- one came dressed in kid clothes, and the prizes for the most original the prettiest, and the funniest costumes were won by Aileen Harder, Baro Gan Martha Fletcher and Mildred Burwick, respectively. The decorations in charge of the art department were quite original. ‘The walls were bordered with pastel shades of crepe paper. Here and there were cunning silhouettes of childern. Everyone enjoyed the dancing. Love, Janet. ALUMNI BANQUET Dear Jane: December 22. The Alumni Banquet was one ot the big events of the senior year. Genevieve Gordon, who had charge of the entertainment, was largely responsible for the enjoyable program. Dinner was served by the [tome Economics department. The senior president, Durward Hope, gave an address of welcome. Mrs. Beth Mickel Cook responded. Other talks were given by Louis Wood, Agnes Nohrnberg and Mrs. Hazel Osborn Taylor. Readings by Lucian Scott were greatly enjoyed. ‘The vocal trio, composed of Genevieve Loveland, lola Barcroft and Aileen Aveller. pleased the audience with two songs. Other enjoyable numbers on the program were a solo by James Palmer, a dance by Ruth Scott, Jane Hughes, Kathryn Hawkins and Betty Palmer, and solos by Ralph ‘Teall. Mr. Teall concluded the program with a speech entitled “Wit and Humor.” Mrs. Hazel Taylor was toastmistress of the evening. Adios, Janet. THE PACULTY PLAY Deat Jane: January 22. | laughed more last night than | have for a long time. ‘he cause was a program given by our faculty for the benefit of the ( Girls? Leaeue: The biggest feature of the evening was the play, “Second Child- hood,”’ a screaming farce. A clever vaudeville number was put on by the faculty members not taking part in the play. Mrs. Maloy, in the role of announcer was exceptionally witty. The theme of the play is centered about a professor of science, who thinks he has discovered the elixer of youth. R. J. Teall was splendid in the role of the professor. ‘The major leads were taken by Miss Dorothy Burgess, Miss Lois Bennink, L. C. Thompson and Syd- ney Hillyard. Others in the cast were Miss Virginia Short, Miss NM Anita Leonard. Miss Annabel Hall, Mrs. Williams, Mr. McMahon, Mr. Sheldon and Mr. Smith. The play was such a success financially and otherwise, that the faculty have decided to give it again next week for the benefit of the Junior Ageies ssociation. Love, Janet. 86 — AO EEE Cal 9) Deaitealane- February 1 Last year the student body decided to construct a new athletic field, using student body resources as much as possible. ‘The trustees appropriated money to buy the land and an iron fence, while the two grandstands were built with student body funds. The ground was cleared and leveled. Then the boys of the gym- nasium classes kept it clean of weeds and made the quarter-mile track. During the summer Coach Rowe planted the turf for the football gridiron. The two grandstands were built by Miller Little, con- tractors. At the beginning of the present school year, the galvanized iron fence was put up by the shop classes, under the direction of Mr. Smith. With the laying out of the baseball diamond early this spring, the athletic field was completed. Madera can now boast of having one of the largest and most modern fields of any high school in the valley. Love, Janet. SENIOR PICNIC Deane ane: February 15 The seniors had a wonderful time in the Yosemite valley vester- day! Snowfights, skiing and riding on sleds were the chief attractions of the day. The party gathered at the starting point early in the day, but there were not enough cars for the number of seniors who w anted to 20. Boone Bryant therefore made a dash for home and secured a last- minute permission to take his car. Riding on sleds behind the cars of Mr. Rowe, Euclid Ford and Billy Moore, provided pleasure for the adventurous seniors. Mr. Hillyard and Mr. Thompson officiated as chaperons. Affectionately, Janet. GIRLS’ LEAGUE PROGRAM Dear Jane: March 3. Just think, Jane dear, the Giris’ League treasury was enriched by $36—proceeds from the pay assembly held Tuesday, March 1. This money will be used for the valley convention of the Girls’ League next veal, ‘ The program was excellent. Mrs. Louis Wood sang a number of attractive songs; the high school faculty trio, Miss Bennink, Miss Short and Miss Eger, gave a group of three songs; Miss Short read yaa two poems in Scandinavian dialect; Grace Bartmann whistled several numbers; and a short comedy, “Thursday Evening,” was presented by members of the dramatics class. Adios, Janet. MOTHERS’ TEA Dear Jane: March 12. Yesterday afternoon the senior girls entertained their mothers at a tea, an annual affair, held to decide what the graduation dresses should be. About twenty mothers were present. After suggestions by Miss Bennink as to styles and colors appropriate for the gowns, a round table discussion was held. ‘The majority agreed on silk dresses of pastel shades and light shoes. Among those who entertained were: Martha Sledge, Mildred Ellis, Grace Bartmann, Genevieve Loveland, lola Barcroft and Violet Blossom, At the close of the afternoon each guest received a violet corsage as a souvenir of the day. Love, Janet. COMMERCIAL CONTESTS Dear Jane: April 24. The Madera commercial students were entered 1n two contests this year. On Friday, April 22, they went to Fresno. In the amateur shorthand contest, Edna Grattone gained honorable mention, being sixth. On the following day, April 23, the same group traveled to Mer- ced to partake in a similar contest. In this one, Madera placed third with a team consisting of Viola Thompson, Edna Grattone and Frank Johnston. In the novice shorthand, Viola Thompson made a grade of O4 per cent. Edna Grattone placed third in the amateur. In the typing contest, Marjorie Itanaga won a bronze medal, the first prize for accuracy, making only six errors. Always, Janet. SENIOR SNEAK DAY Dear jane: April 28. Five cars all packed to the very brim with wide-awake seniors left Madera on Monday, April 25, for Santa Cruz, to enjoy a day of fun, and to give the juniors a chance to show their ability in “running” the school. meV iefon a. Iverything went smoothly until we got to Pacheco Pass where ve found the road blocked with cattle, which caused us half an hour’s delay. We arrived at Santa Cruz about eight o’clock and immediately started for a lunch house. ‘The next big feature of the day was swim- ming. After everyone had either frozen out or had gained his fill of salt water, we dressed and spent the remaining time down on the sand. When the hands of the clock neared six, we started for home, a very sleepy, but happy group of seniors. Love, Janet. MAY DAY PROGRAM Dears liane: May 12. The May Day program was very picturesque. The music, the physical education, and the dramatics department were responsible for its success. ‘The combined glee clubs and chorus rendered three May Day numbers. An attractive feature was the May pole dancing. The play, “Enchanted Circle” was the hit of the day. Janet. FLOOD RELIEF FUND Dear Jane: May 14. The M. U. H. S. students this year staged a drive in the school for contributions for the Mississippi Flood Relief Fund of the Red Cross. ‘The campaign opened with a plea by Fillmore Koenig for the students’ co-operation in this matter. Each student contributed as much as possible to the fund. Asa result Madera High was able to send a gratifying amount to head- Gtarters ane SENTIOR-JUNIOR PICNIC Dear Jane: May 20. It is always the custom for the seniors to entertain the juniors dur- ing the last semester in Madera Hi. This year the seniors took the juniors to Sandy Cove for a weenie-bake on Friday, May 20. Most of the juniors and seniors had an enjoyable swim before the games and eats. All the juniors, | know, had an exceptionally good time frolick- ing on the beach. Always, Janet. —_ 0) JUNIOR-SENIOR RECEPTION Dear Jane: June 8. ‘The juniors entertained the seniors this year at their annual re- ception, Decorations of flowers and pastel shaded crepe paper heightened the effect of the gaiety and merriment that prevailed throughout the evening. A skilled orchestra furnished the music for dancing. At about eleven o'clock dainty refreshments were served. All were sorry to hear the orchestra play “Home Sweet Home.” Always, Janet. April 7—BA54E Club gives Tea amr = 90 cal OAL FOOTBALL Although not such an outstanding success when compared to last year, this year’s football team showed good spirit. After three practice games with Fresno Tech, Sanger and Fres- no High, the wearers of the Purple and White opened the Bi-County league season with Livingston on the home field and won with a score of 19 to 0. Le Grand didn’t prove so easy; however, Madera won 7 to O. The local gridders met their first defeat this year in the Bi-County league, when they met Los Banos on the Westsiders’ field. The score was to 2 and speaks for itself. The “Big Game” with Merced proved to be a real battle, but Ma- dera won out, 7 toO0. In this game the local plavers were at their best. The last game of the season with Chowchilla, ended 26 to 0 in their favor, three of the regular players being out with the ‘‘flu.” Those who starred were: D. Hope, K. Brown, “Fat” McNally. H. Long, V. Fields, and J. Murray. They and the following re- ceived letters: ©! Bobo; 1. Brown, FH. Koenis, Ro Lone, G. Kine: U. Gendron, EF. Schroeder and S. Murray. —By Jess Markle April 8—Chowchilla defeated by Madera in baseball game asi) ee is eee ‘ BASEBALL Coach Rowe's “National Pastime” squad started out the season in a very promising way, by defeating Le Grand 7 to 5. Wesley Peter- son and “Bud” Van Curen did the chucking and both showed up well. Madera also won from Chowchilla 2 to 0; Kerman, 22 to 4: Raymond, 5 to 1; Mariposa 10 to 2; Dos Palos 17 to 4; and Merced 10 to 2. Madera met its first defeat in a game with Livingston and so far has tied Livingston for first place in the Bi-County league. The other games were not played in time for Purple and White publication. The members of the team and positions they played are: catcher, Hope; pitchers, Peterson and Van Curen; first base, DeChaine; second base, Howard Long; third base, Wood; short stop, Peterson and Van Curen; left field, Koenig; center field, Schroeder; right field, Delwin Sanderson. Substitutes: Kenneth Brown, James McNally and Burns, fielders; Wright, infield. All received letters. —By Jess Markle April 9—Large delegation attended Scholarship Convention in Fresno Res 0am | MOVULL —94— babes a DIENCIS Track was Madera High’s successful sport this year. ‘The team was fortunate in having last vear’s track captain, Jess Markle, as coach, and Coach Rowe and B. J. McMahon as assistants. Besides having three coaches, the team received the largest turnout ever wit- nessed at this institution. The inter-class track meet was held early this vear. Close com- petition was evidenced throughout the meet between the seniors and juniors, but the former finally won, 644% to 54. Ernest Miller set a new M. U. H.S. record of 11 flat in the B Class hundred, while Wesley Peterson heaved the eight-pound shot out 44 feet, 10 inches for a new record. In Fresno, the Purple and White tracksters took third in a six- school meet with Fresno, Hanford, Washington Union, Merced and Coalinga. Madera High won its only Bi-County league pennants for this year when it won both the unlimited and linuted divisions in the B1- County track meet. Seven Bi-County records were bettered by local trackmen and one was tied. After trying to get a dual meet with a number of schools, one was arranged with Merced on their grounds. In this meet Madera was minus a number of men in all three classes and because of this, the local team barely won out. “Bud” Van Curen starred by taking three first places, one second and one third place for a total of nineteen points. “Bud” also tied the high-jump record with a leap of 5 feet, 7.5 inches. “Fat” McNally heaved the shot for a new record of 40 feet, 4 inches. At the San Jose Running Carnival on May 14, which was our last track event of the season, five members of the team, Smith. R. Smellie, EK. Miller, Haynes and Markle running in the medley relay, won that event and broke the record by 4 2-5 seconds. ‘The time was 3:36:2. The fellows ran in the following order: Markle, 880; Smellie, 100; Haynes, 50; Smith, 220; and Miller, 440. The team members won easily by some thirty vards. The winning of this relay added a large and beautiful silver loving cup to our trophy collection. Major letters were won by Koenig, Miller, Hope, Fields, Schroeder, King, Ballenger, Van Curen, Davis, T. Brown and J. McNally. Minor letter awards by Miller, Captain C. Smith, W. Smith, Peterson, Jones, Parks, Brague, Daniels, D. Del Bono and Haynes. aVAOS TIVELAMSYd BANS RIE EIVAUIEIL, ZN The unlimited basketball quintet, was made up of but one member of last year’s championship team—D. Hope, running guard. Schroeder, Kk. Brown, H. Long and Tl. Brown were all graduates from last year’s 130-pound team. While King was a sub from last year’s unlimited five, J. Burns was a graduate from the “peanuts,” and James McNally a new find. With this group taking turns at the positions, the team started out fairly well. At times the combination worked like a clock; then at others it didn’t work at all. One of the weaknesses of the team was that it lacked reserve material. ‘he team won three league eames from Chowchilla, Dos Palos and Livingston respectively, and lost three to Le Grand, Merced and Los Banos. The following received letters: Captain D. Hope, James McNally, G. King, E. Schroeder, J. Burns and H. Long. BASKETBALL B The middleweight aggregation had a little more success, winning Four games and losing two; however, they did not win the Bi-County championship. Though the team was a fast one, it lacked the weight to play against some of the teams it went up against. Milburn Wright, play- ing running guard, was the real star of this five. Below are the names of those who received letters: 5. Jones, C. Ireland, L. Sanderson, M. Wright, U. Gendron and G. Garabedian. BASKET BALE C The “peanuts,” although at first rated as the least powerful, start- ed out well and played excellent basketball. Even if they did lose the last two Bi-County league games, they really were the best of the three teams this year. “Bud” Mitchell coached the squad until February. If any of the players ranked higher than the others, they must be Wagner, at center, and D. Sanderson, forward: but the team worked together so well that it is hard to say. Those receiving letters were: D. Sanderson, F. DeChaine, E. Daniels, E. Miller, W. Woods and J. Wagner. —By Jess Markle May 7—Tennis team went to Los Banos Eaicyee TENNIS Inability to cope with the wind storm of Los Banos cost Madera this year’s league championship. The team returned home with only one victory in boys’ singles by M. Wright, 1926 valley title holder, although three teams placed in the finals. Milburn Wright again won the valley singles title. Madera High representatives were: M. Wright, C. Swift, G. Garabedian, I . Fee, Margaret Teall, Mildred Ellis, Ellen ‘Townsend and Emma Gaskin. SPE BDB ALY The speedball team was not very successful this year, winning but a few games. Altogether, Madera played four games. Kerman, Central, Parlier and Tranquility furnished the opposition. The players for this season were: Captain “Bud” Van Curen, E.. Daniels, K. Davis, R. Smellie, R. Martin, D. Sanderson, C. Jennings, D. Pitman, F. DeChaine, L. Nouque and W. Peterson. —By Jess Markle OR ie re S — —=—ri—‘“i—s CURIS: OWE BNE e A sport comparatively new in this high school, and consequently not so popular as others, is volleyball. There were many who tried out for the teams. Although the team won only one game, each player worked hard and enjoyed herself in the sport. The volleyball league was composed of the following schools: Central, Tranquility, Kerman and Madera. In the inter-class games, each class was well represented. Many enjoyable games were played by the members of the various teams, in the autumn afternoons. ‘Phe juniors scored highest in inter-class volleyball. After the volleyball season had closed, the Girls’ Athletic Asso- ciation gave its first dinner in the cafeteria. About twenty-five mem- bers of the volleyball teams were present. Those who made the school team were: June Martin, Mildred Cushman, Margaret Smith, Alice Maricich, Grace Tuller, Mildred Ellis. Genevieve Gordon, Marjorie Itanaga, Mae Beffa, Irma Stapp, Marie Errecart, Corine Hughes and Mary Yenne. —By Grace Fuller May 8—Running Carnival at San Jose OO} CURES BASK EBAILE Basketball is one of the best-liked and interesting games of the year for girls. Many girls this year tried out for the teams. They were able to win every game but one, which was lost to Dos Palos, which had a very strong and fast team. Le Grand was a much easier opponent. ‘Two games played by Madera put us in the lead, with the score of 73-19. In the inter-class basketball, the juniors were fortunate in having the majority of the members of the school team. Of course, they were victorious; but they had to put up some good fights to down the other teams, as each was determined to win. The girls enjoyed every game they played, and were rewarded by their trip to Yosemite. The following girls made the teams: Forwards, Alice Maricich, Margaret Thompson; jumping center, Grace Fuller; running center, Mary Copeland; guards, Captain Genevieve Loveland, Dolly Reis. Second team: Forwards, Aileen Avellar, Vivian Lyman; jumping center, Viola ‘Thompson; running center, Mildred Ellis; guards, Eve- lyn Lavine and Vera Justice. = By Ge baller May 11—May Day Festival —]00— f (CUURIES: BASE BALE The girls’ baseball season started with great success this year, and although all the games were White publication, the girls had a | cording to the results of the first th i ‘hese three contests were w1 Palos. Livingston forfeited The scores of the games played we dera 16, Le Grand a7, The lineup of the tean pitcher and second base; Gr ace Tu lyn Lavine, catcher; Alice Maricicl base: Marjorie Itanaga, left short Mary Garabedian, left field; June M ight field. Substitutes: Ardith ric and Florence White. Pes to us, leaving only Los Banos was as follows: ot played in time for Purple and ig chance to win the pennant, ac- ree games, h Raymond, Le Grand and Dos o be played. -e: Madera 19, Raymond 10; Ma- s Palos 9. ; Mildred [lhis, captain, ler, pitcher and second base; Eve- 1, first base; Vivian Lyman, third - Mildred Cushman, right short; artin, center field; Vio a Schiavini, Scott, Lois Tipton, Vera Justice —By Grace Fuller May 21—Blo ck M Picnic 10 For Sale—aA bicycle by a man with a leather seat.—Ex. Orthel—‘‘May I have this dance?”’ Mike—“‘Certainly, if you can find a partner.’’—Ex. ‘“mhat's the cm Lf am layine, for,” said the hen, as the farmer crossed the road.—Modern Woodman. Cecil—‘‘Behold in me the flower of life.” Howard—‘‘Yes, you blooming idiot.” Ex. He—‘I had a little engine trouble last night.”’ She—‘'You never have that when I am with you.” Bud—‘‘Gee, Choppy, you have a pret- ty mouth. It should be on some girl's face.’’ Choppy—‘‘It is as often as it has a chance.”’ Haynes——‘‘All summer long I sat on the bench making love to the breakers.” H. Long—‘‘Well, I am glad that you found something that would fall for you.’’—Ex. Evelyn—‘I hear Iola has a difficult part in the senior play.” Audrey——‘‘Difficult? Why, she doesn’t say a word.” Evelyn——‘Why, that’s difficult for Iola.’’—Ex. Art. B.—‘‘Say Lucile, what’s that handsome brother of yours going to be?” Lucile—‘‘Judging from the late hours he keeps, he must be studying to be a night-watchman. Shop Owner-——‘‘Yes, we repair and recover umbrellas.” Mr. Hillyard—‘‘That’s just what I came to see you about. Someone just took mine and I wish you’d recover it.” College Tlumor. “What is so rare as a day in June?” “A red-headed Chinaman.” Miss Jongewaard——‘‘What is bouillon made of?”’ Florence M.—‘‘Gold.”’ Mr. Thompson—‘‘Roosevelt gained great popularity from the suits he pressed.”’ Lela—‘‘I never knew what a guinea pig was until this morning. I always thought it was a four-legged animal but it’s a chicken.” American Soldier—‘‘Over in Ameri- ca we have a lilac bush fifty feet high.’ ’ British Tommy——‘‘Gee, I wish I could lilac that.’’—-Modern Woodman. Lois——‘‘Statistics show that women are better drivers than men.” Robert—‘“‘They ought to be; they started from the back seat and worked their way up.’’—Madera Tribune. An English doctor claims you can get rid of face and neck wrinkles by stand- ing on your head. The same treatment should be good for broken arches. Madera Tribune. Miss Petty—‘What kind of a noun is; “pants?” Dolly——‘‘An uncommon noun.” Miss Petty—‘‘Why?” Dolly—‘‘It’s singular at the top and plural at the bottom.’’—-Ex. Mr. Thompson——‘What is a divorce suit?” Mr. Rowe—‘‘What is the shortest way to the Bronx?” Eldridge Daniels —- ‘‘Through the Ny bronchial tubes, I suppose.’’- 1X. “Do you and your wife ever think the same?” “When I’m late at the club we do. She keeps thinking what she'll say when I get home, and I do, too.’’—Ilome Friend == )(02 wi ee ae —103— JOKES (Continued Only a hen can save money by laying around.—El1 Eco. Miss Eger—‘‘What figure of speech is ‘I love mathematics’?”’ Floyd—‘‘Sarcasm.’’—Ex. Love is like an onion We taste it with delight. But when it’s gone we wonder What ever made us bite.—-Ex. Milburn—‘‘There are a lot who don’t intend to marry.” of girls Ed. B.—‘‘How’s that?” Milburn——‘‘I have proposed to sever- al.—Ex. Butcher—‘Snap out of it John; break the bones in Mr. Jones’ chops and wrap up Mr. Smith’s ribs.” John (very busy)—‘‘All right. sir, just as soon as I’ve sawed off Mrs. Murphy’s leg.’’—Ex. “If you were standing on top Vera of a dime, why would it be like the Woolworth 5c and 10c¢ stores?” Durd—“‘‘I bite.” Vera—‘‘Because it would be nothing above ten cents.’’ —-Ex. Glen—‘'I do hope you’ll pardon my dancing on your feet, I’m out of prac- tice.” Lucile- on them. and off that aggravated me.’ Humor. “Tidont mind your dancing It’s the continual jumping on ’—College A sly fisher named Fischer Fished from the edge of a fissure. A fish with a grin Pulled the fisherman in, Now they’re fishing the Fischer.—Ex fissure for “Who is this man I find kissing you?” exclaimed a shocked mother to her pretty flapper daughter. The pretty flapper pushed the young man back. ‘‘Before you kiss me again,” she said, ‘you must tell me your name.’’—College Humor. received this excuse one morning: “Kindly excuse Cecil’s absence. He was involuntarily com- pelled to seek the privacy of his own domicile because the encasing of his pedal extremities became disintegrated. He will return immediately upon secur- ing another pair.’’——Ex. Miss Bennink from Page 102) Miss Bennink—‘‘Where was. the Declaration of Independence signed?” Max—‘‘At the bottom. Ex. Mr. Smith——‘‘What can be done with the by-products of gasoline?” Choppy—‘‘Usually they are taken to the hospital.” Mr. Hillyard—‘‘See here, girl, you’ve spilt the soup all over me.” Margaret W.—‘‘Oh. don’t mind that; there’s plenty more.’’—Ex. “Do you know who is In the Ed. sanitorium?”’ Tsobel—‘‘No.”’ Ed.——‘‘Sick people.’’—Ex. Rene—‘‘I’ve added this column ten times.” Mrs. Teall—‘Good.”’ Rene—‘‘Here are the ten answers.” Genevieve—‘‘I saw the best looking girl today.” Clarence Genevieve “Where?” “In the mirror.’’—Ex. IT threw a note through the air, It fell to earth——I know not where. Long, long afterward, most an age In a prominent spot on the annual page, I found my note among the jokes To give amusement to serious folks! “How'd you get that black Leland eye?” Orthel——‘‘I was chasing the kid next doers Leland—‘‘Well?”’ Orthel—‘‘Well, I caught him.’’—Col- lege Humor. Mother——‘I wish you wouldn’t stand on the steps so long with that young man when he brings you home.” Mary C.—‘‘Why I only stood there for a second last night.” Mother—‘‘Is that SOV really thought I heard the third and fourth.” ——Modern Woodman. Miss Burgess—‘‘Can you swim?” Mr. Hillyard e@amy ele esiwal mane Wahtys only last wee I started for Europe—in the middle of the ocean the boat hit an iceberg and went down—here I pioals © Miss Burgess—‘‘How did you do Tee Mr. Hillyard——‘‘I missed the boat.”’ —Home Friend. —104— . a ¥ —105— ' U ! i ! ! ! | ! ! 1 ' ' ' ' ‘ ' ! ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ! ' ' ' l ' ' i ' ' ' ! ' ' 1 1 MADERA Ise YOUR SCM MUS) PROS IIR NY 1ST ENIGE DE Wilt YOUR SUCCESS i MADERA FIRST LER US PROSPER TOGELIER Madera Business Men’s Association i] ¢ l ' i l { i l i i {SS ED SD a) DD DOD COLO 2) SE OE) LD (SE A EE) ED) A) ES EVE A A) EA A SS AT ce fee ‘ a (a () a (D(a () (D(C) (DD () A) ) A) () A () () ND () (DOSS , Te LINCOLN Kore FORDSON CARS -TRUCKS + TRACTORS ‘ TRY ONE and VOU'LL BUY ONE SHUMAN NICHOLS AUTHORIZED FORD DEALERS 238 North F St. Madera, Calif. Ford Lincoln Four Phone 4 Eight 2 SD) ED) SAD ( ) SD) () DD) AD (DDO A) A) A) A) ND) ND (4% 1 1 DD) NE) AD) DD (D-DD OM G Mrs. Williams (After a long drawn Mr. Thompson——‘‘Durd, this is the out proof) “So we. have that four third time you’ve looked at Genevieve’s equals nothing.”’ paper.” Florence—‘‘Oh, dear, all that work Durd——‘Yes, you. see she _ doesn’t for nothing.’’—Ex. write very plainly.” Heard in Cafeteria—No matter how Senior—“‘I don’t like Caesar.” tough the meat may be you can always Freshie—‘‘Why not?” stick your fork in the gravy.—Ex. Senior—‘‘Too much Gaul.’’—Ex. ae ED 0 1D) 1 1) 1 DD ED (D8 ED) 0 )E ) A) 0) () () D-() ED-O, Compliments Of The Madera Daily Crile and Madera Mercury Published Evenings Except Sundays Job Printing Book Binding Printers of the “Purple and White” and “The Maderan” Phone 121 South D Street SS) Come 2 er x ¢, 2) A) SA A) AS) 1 A) SS SS) LL oS = g== The MADERA UNION HIGH SCHOOL SLUDENTS CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION Invites Your Patronage at the CANE TB TebIRI BOOK STORE CAND oO inde xg { { i { { i i ( { { i ( { i f i) i i i ! i ] { { { { { { ! j i { | ' ( { | { { { j i i i | ' foe oon 0m: Pk) ED OD OT ES OTE OS OOS) SL SO ND) CTE o, ° re ) DD) DD) ED) ED) ED () ED) CD) CD ( oe WE CARRY A Complete Line of Dry Goods Ready-to-Wear Madera Drug Co. Stationery Kodaks Toilet Articles and ' ( ! { i | | | | i | { { Notions ! | | l i | { | ’ | PHONE 57 135 E. Yosemite Ave. ) SE 0) DD |) AN) ND) I) °, ee | a, () (0) () (DD) OY foram ee ) a) a) a) ) a) a) 10 88O ¢ Miss Bennink—‘‘Young man you may Waiter—‘‘Were your eggs cooked leave the room.”’ long enough?” O. Hunsucker—“‘I hardly expected to L. C.—-Yes, but not soon enough.’’— take it with me.’’——Life. xs terald——‘‘Bob, why did you tell Hope Corine—‘‘Gee, that’s a bad cough, I was a fool?” Lois.” Bob—‘‘Excuse me, I didn’t know it Lois—‘‘Sorry, but it’s the best I was a secret.’’—Ex. have’’——Ex. fom: EP) DD 0 EO) DOT SG) IT) LD) SD) aD oem ee WHERE CG E. O R (ee E’S Quality— for JOO Quality— and Service— GO HAND IN HAND Service— SAN FRANCISCO FRUIT MARKET KNOWLES NEW MARKET Geo, Aron, Prop. MEATS —FRUITS, VEGHTABLES— —Kree Deliveries— —FISH, POULTRY— Phone 218 Phone 218 285 Ki. Yosemite Ave. 10 Kk. Yosemite Ave. ) a) (DD) DD D0) |) ee ere ame eee: ae eee) , —110— _ L010) SS OS OS AS AD) «Ds ND 6D mw e050 : ; PATRONS Fel or ge al) Tat OF gC Oy Se eo ee Mee ee ns Drugeists | Independent Fruit Market... Fruits and Vegetables | Aarne cPea@ lineata ae ee ees 9) ee uto Top and Harness Shop DC ais eile Compatiy a ern ree ens Jewelers | Weal easpaymlet @ caltie sas U1 Cl ieee: Bw teeta een lee fetes earls OO cee IC leeds i Ii eyows Keage Well eta less © Onmeneennrer etn aera. aia eee electricians NVA entre teeavtutree 1S 0 tose meres eee see eee uto Mechanics | PATIGIET Sete Cra Ole Gir eee tn ee rae ene «ee ree Bee Service Station i ARCO aCe at Cl Otme ee ee eae ee er, eee! ttorneys-at-Law SEGUE WU oie pee ata re oe ne Se ae | ° OS OA SO A A AT A OT A A) AT A SS ) AD () SN ) DM 2% fo Corine—‘‘A dumb farmer picked up a Carol (Excitedly)—‘‘Kenny, did you wheel and spoke.” see Genevieve smile at me?’’ Bea—‘‘Huh. That’s nothing, a deaf Kenny B.—‘‘Huh, that’s nothin’, the shepherd went out with his dog and first time she looked at me_ she herd.” laughed.’’—-Modern Woodman. Mother—‘‘Grace, it’s nearly eleven Ed—“‘I don’t know what to do with o'clock. Tell that young man to shut my week end.” the door from the outside.” Ethel—‘‘Put your hat on it.’’—Ex. 290 TOL ES) AT eee) aw 286 ! Kuppenheimer Good Clothes Dobbs Hats PAAMIES sce GiGi |) Madera’s Finest Men’s Store Yosemite Avenue Madera, California Phone 297 Hole-Proof Hosiery Bradley Sweaters A A) A) AT) A AE) ) ED DD) DD) ED () SD () ND () ED’ 2, 0 eS SO OE) A) AE EES SAL SS) SS AD | ER AE Shes fo ce ae a me —24 Hour Service— Telephone 90 ALLINSON’S AUTO SERVICE Ralph G. Allinson, Prop. CGAS=—OWLS=—GREASES . Tires—Exide Batteries VULCANIZING Cars Washed, Repaired and Re-conditioned bo bo 4 So. F St. On Highway Madera, Calif. A) DDD (E DED) DED) ,e 0 me) ae ee ee () (ee TD) L. W. “I was out walking with my girl when it began to rain.” D. H.—‘‘Was she frightened?” L. W.—‘‘Well, all the color left her face.’’—_Ex. “Gee, I had a funny dream I dreamed I was dead.” “Did the heat wake you up?” George last night. 30one ee () em cm 0% SAN BERNARDINO MERCED MADERA K. M. McCardle, VISALIA HANFORD a) ) (SC) (ND () EN () ND () ED () ND () ED EE) EDS TOSS OT TEE AG ES LP) LD) LE) LEY) SE ERD emma 6 LOS ANGELES Service Furnished at Any ot FRESNO (Head Office) STOCKTON MODESTO the Fourteen Offices itle [nsurance Security tis msurance [ompany OF CALIFORNIA TILE, INSURANCE ESCROWS MADERA OFFICERS John B. Gordon, Asst. Sec’y Mgr. Lon M. Dixon, Asst. Sec’y Treas. Charlotte Clendenin, Asst. Treas. O00 0 0 DE oe 0m ite Phone 51 Prompt Service MERRITT E. SHEDD Cleaning and Pressing —Work Guaranteed— 109 I), Yosemite Ave. Madera a (a () |) () (2 () 0) () D0) 0) () 0) (0) 0 -D A A) ) A) ED T ) SED C i? O20 em) ee ee 0 DD) 0 OD ONE Durward——‘‘I’'m going to sue Miss Petty for libel. Vera Wily Durward——‘She said I had bad rela- tives and antecedants.” Corine Hughes—‘‘The peasants in the Middle Ages wore coarse clothing made from their own wool.” Od RIVERSIDE SANTA BARBARA. SAN LUIS OBISPO EL CENTRO VENTURA SAN ANDREAS Vice President SONORA JACKSON 1) A A A A) TD SD () ND) SED ( ‘2 . °, Of) me ee ee a) EE) EE TT) ED) TD) RD DAE ioe i a , So 0 0 0) 0) 0 0 EE 1 EE) ED) EE) EY) ee Madera Sugar Pine Co. MANUFACTURERS California Sugar and White Pine Box Shook and Cut-up Materials CAPAGITY 300000 PEED DALEY Phone 336 Madera, Calif. F(a) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) DE) OES) A) LE) ES ERS ) A A) A) A) A) A () A) A () A () I ES EE I SAS SS) ) SS) SD) ED 20 ES TS) SD) A) NEED SE) DOE DOD OE 0 ND 0 ED () ED 1956 =1is= $1—PROFIT—$1 | TIRE SHIOE | PHOTOGRAPHS OVER WHOLESALE COST l ! | | SGANMSEO | CGRAS: ] | i i i i { in this Publication | | | | ! | made by { | | | | ! ' | GUARANTEED TIRES Yosemite Garage RUBE LEWIS, Prop. Hartsook Studio Phone 214 Yosemite Ave. and F St. Madera, Calif. ! } | | ! | | ' ! ( i 1032-34 Fulton St. Fresno | ' 2. 20) () A () OD) SD) ND ED () ED (| F 020) a 0) (ED) ED) ND) () ND) AY Clarence—‘‘What would you do if One—‘‘Aw, come on, have another you were in my shoes?” banana.” 30one—“‘I’d get a shine.’’—College Two——‘‘Don’t tempt me, I feel myself Humor. slipping now.’’—Ex. Jack W.—‘TI’ll teach you to make Sweet Young Thing—“‘‘T’ll go and put love to my girl.’’ on the percolator.” Carol—‘‘'I wish you would. I’m not He—‘‘Oh, don’t bother, you look all making any headway at all.’’—Judge. right the way you are.’’—Home Journal. S60) a DD () A) () |) |) ND A) D)-N () ND (OSE AMERICAN “ AMERICAN STEAM LAUNDRY DRY CLEANERS Laundry in All Branches Odorless Dry Cleaning gL) DS OS TE EE) EE) ED (ND () ) ) ES) DD) ES) ED) ) DD) Claude Kennell, Prop. Jno. Stenovich, Prop. | | Phone 88 Madera, Calif. | Phone 2 Madera, Calif. 1 A ES EE) EE AE) EE) ED) LE DEE) EE ED EAD IE ER ID) TDG eS | “4 ee Pia Sat OUN Is medialis OLD FTE In TICES EXOUDIE IBA IRIN IIS, S, Standard Garage ae Ilwan's Open” 120-128 Phone INGMESie 240 7 ] ] ' ' ! ' ' ' U ' ' ' ' pO ER (OA |) SD) ) DD) ERD (ED (ED 0) CED () ED) ED () ND ED 4 (20 ee ee) a) (OR) (0 eS Anna Marie——‘‘Lend me your pencil.” June——‘‘Nothing doing, that’s the way I got it.”—Ex. Mrs. Williams—‘‘What’s a polygon?” John B.—‘‘A dead parrot.’”—Ex. Grace, in Chemistry—‘‘Won’t they form any larger crystals that size?”’ pee ene ae ame ae em mmm oe Madera’s Cleanest Grocery A. FRANCHI STORE Exclusive High Grade GROCERS Free Delivery — Your Orders Sohicited— Satisfaction Guaranteed WIRSE Urs Vosemite Ave. Phone 313 (AE () DP) EP PES EET) ED ED SD) (EAE) AED ED) SED) EID Gs 5 (orm DS dc (EE ee eee ees ae a a aa eas ame emt D. STEPHENSON Pelton Electric Pumps SALES and SERVICE Phone 8O Se Som Casi { | | | | | ' Sterling Deep Well Pumps i i ' j f f i Madera, Calif. ; Ed.——‘Why does Iola keep a fellow waiting so long after she has said she’ll be ready in a minute?’’ Howard—‘‘Because she picks out a minute which is about half an hour away.’’—Literary Digest. Miss Hall—‘‘If you make a mistake start out and do it all over again.” ee WTA DE eal INSURANCE MEN es [INSURANCE—BONDS “All Kinds” Curtin Fleming Phone 41 118 EK. Yosemite Ave. Madera, Gali OE A A A) A) AT AT AED t i , 20S OS) SSD 99 a Groceries Provisions Kitchen Hardware You will be treated right tan) when you trade with us 1 i ! t ' ‘ ! ! | ' | | Flour and Feed ! ' ' ' ' 1 i ! | i | ' i Won't you be glad when school is out, And vacation at last is here? Then you can really enjoy School days of the preceding year. Kenny Brown (At breakfast )—‘‘I see you have an Easter tie on.” Lewis—‘‘How’s that?” Kenny—“‘It has egg all over it.” | l ] 1 2, LA 1 1 1A A) A) |S) ED) (EE (0 ee ee ae em emote Meet Me At Preciado’s } i ! Noonday Lunch Served P30 to: 2200p: an. Home Cooking ET ' Latest and Best in | Soda Fountain Service ! a H Agency for j San Francisco Dailies and 4 Itresno Republican ' ] oe fo 0) 0) DD) () |) (cD ( “Did you kill all the germs in baby’s milk?” “Yes, dear. I ran it through the meat chopper twice.’’—Ex. “Lead’’——‘Would it be indiscreet to ask your age?” Grace——‘No, the indiscretion would be to tell you.’’—E]1 Eco. Drug gists PRESH FILMS i ! i ' { ' i ! Developing and Printing { t 4 ' ! i j ! ie Se) ED () EE) ) SD) () SD () () () () ) , a 6) —you know —and | know ONE, EFFORT AFTER ANOTHER ONE DOLLAR APTER ANOTHER ONE “SAVE? AFTER ANOTHER —builds a stone by stone Weiss WiCeiicc.s (CHIE Wise MOUNTS CAVEMEN UNKOMPEUBIR Tb NISIGE —with an account right here at FIRST NATIONAL BANK —neighbors of yours —since 1904 ) D-DD 0D 0D D0) D0 D0) 0) 1) A) (DD HY %e e ) : 2 0 IEE EE) ED D0 YE Doctor—‘What you need is a long Waiter-—“‘It must be rather difficult sea voyage. Can you manage it?’’ to cat soup with your moustache?’”’ Patient——“‘Quite easily. I’m captain Choppy—‘‘Yes, it is rather a strain.” of an ocean liner.’’——Home Friend. Home Friend. Miss Bennink——‘‘What was the most Idella M. (on trip to Yosemite)— important date in Egyptian history?” “Oh, look! There goes another water Evelyn——‘‘Anthony’s with Cleopatra.” Pavia College Humor. (Editor’s note: This is really true! ) 5 EE OO DLO “8 Walk-Over Shoes Castle Hats MONEY-BACK-SAM Men’s Clothing, Shoes and Furnishings Yosemite Avenue Between the Banks PO 0) 0) SD () ND () () () ) A A 9) ) A) ) A) () (SD Avondale Shirts Notaseme Hosiery 12) AE EE OE EE Ds 9S Sri: se ° ) ) A () (DCD () A () D() ED () ND () aD 2, Ss mx W. H. GIBBS Gibbs Hardware Co. J. R. GIBBS HARDWARE, IMPLEMENTS PAINTS and OILS FISHING TACKLE Phone 115 230 Hast Yosemite Ave. Madera, Calif. ) A) A) ()- ) SD ()D ) OD () ND () CED S ) ) A () ED () (EN ND () CN) ND) () ED ( G4 Oe ee Lives of chemists all remind us We can make our grades to shine. And operating, leave behind us Acid eaten clothes to hang upon the line. Mrs. Williams—‘‘What is Atlantus?”’ Oscar Hunsucker—‘‘Founder of the Atlantic Ocean.”’ gL) ) (DP) ED) PD) () ) ) ) A) ) A () (SD ) CD () cD! 03 ee 1 5) 5A) A) 5 A 5) A A A) A) A) A) A A) 9 A WHERE MOST PEOPLE TRADE Pans ome AIC ie Se Sf) ACTS anes) to CUNNINGHAM WHITE Furniture Company CRAIG CUNNINGHAM, Prop. Class of 1899 0 0) 0) ) A) () DD) CD) 2, o (20) em) ) (a () ee () ) () () DD () D0 cD ()850 Young Father—‘‘Why did you get Such a Dvehe crib” Young Mother——‘‘So you can hear the baby when he falls out.’’—-Home Friend. Since most accidents on a train hap- pen to the last car, we suggest that they leave it off hereafter.—Home Friend. a 6) a a a CANS Bank of Italy National Trust and Savings one Association MADERA BRANCH ) 0D 0D ED) ED) () 0D) ee ee ee ee (rm ee ee 0) |) |) ee ee) ee) enemies anes lesen vena iemvenresjanit eS Mother—‘“‘Johnnie, run over and see how old Mrs. Brown is today.’’ John B. (Upon return ) “Mrs. Brown said it was none of your business how old she was.’’—FEx. Tot—‘‘How old is Iola?’’ Clair—“I don’t know, but undoubt- edly she is twice that old.’’—Ex. oe) 0) 9) FD () (D(C 0%, 24 DAVIS POTTER | a =e =, Insurance—Bonds em SS) Phone 65 205 Bist Natl Bank Bid Madera, Calif. Fe DD SD) DD) 0) ee +, 20 ee) eS) () DD) DD |) CD () CD :) ED) “GP POO FOR H. P. GORDON ' 1 ! ' ! Ford Specialist ‘ j —JIRES and TUBES— |, BUNDY Auto Top Shop t j | 4 UPHOLSTERING for Open and Enclosed Cars ' i Phone 224 No. F St. ! 610 Madera ] ' oe Genevieve G.—‘‘How’d you get so wet?” Carol—“'I fell into a barrel of cider.”’ Genevieve—‘‘Did you get hurt?’’ Carol—‘‘No. It was soft cider.’’—Ex. Miss Eger—‘‘What is the past of the verb, ‘to awaken’?”’ Kenneth M.—‘To sleep.’’—HEl Eco. E and 4th Sts. Phone 59 =o ee ye a 00 a 0 a ee) ec ide eS) a ee ee a BEGIN YOUR DAY WITH BREAD Bread is the surest foundation for health and a satistied appetite. 3read is a body-builder. It is ideal fuel for active, never-quiet muscles! 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