Nappanee High School - Napanet Yearbook (Nappanee, IN)

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THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY THE MAGIC HOUR YOU have doubtless often heard it said that the hour from twelve to one is the hour when all the spirits are loosed from their bonds and roam over the earth to enjoy for one short hour the privileges that were theirs when they were mortals. I found this hour to be magic in a different way than most people. I had been told that the last thing T thot about before I succumbed to the wiles of the sand-man would be the thing that I would dream about, so one night I determined I would dream about the future of class 1!)20. I must have slept for a few hours when I was suddenly awakened by a strange light in my room. I looked around. In a dim corner stood a small, wrinkled, wierd looking old woman, carrying a huge, leather-bound book. She said to me in a shrill, cracked voice, “I hear that you wish to know the future of the brilliant class of 1020. Because of the many famous persons in this class, your wish will be granted to you. on one condition only; and that is that you will read only during the magic hour of twelve to one. I will return for the book. Remember the condition.” With these words she handed me the book and vanished. I waited patiently for the clock to strike twelve. As soon as it did 1 opened the book and the following is what 1 found on the different pages in the form of newspaper clippings: ‘The famous dancers, Howard Keller and Mary Freese, successors to the late Mr .and Mrs. Vernon Castle, have been booked for a season on Broadway. They are declared to he the hit of the season. ‘Hilda Walters, private secretary of ex-President Wilson, has gone to Europe on her summer vacation.’ ‘Theodore Miller, the famous tenor has returned to Chicago after a year’s work in Los Angeles. ‘Myrtle Silberg has been elected for another year as matron of the Pest-alozzi-Froebel Ladies’ Seminary in Chicago. ‘The world famed base hall player, Louis Pippenger, has signed a contract with the ( hicago White Sox for the summer.’ ‘Kenneth Calbeck, owner of the largest theater in New York has announced the arrival of his famous orchestra, with Lady de Ormond, formerly Miss Helen Mutschler as leading violinist and Mrs. Vanderbilt Jr., formerly Miss Grace Beck, as pianist. ‘Howell Zook, the financier from Wall St. has returned to his home town for a much needed rest. ‘Countess Raphael de la Page, of Naples, Italy, is visiting in America this winter. She was formerly Miss Florence Walters of Nappanee, Indiana. ’Barnum and Bailey announce a new addition to their circus, the world famed wire-walker and trapeze performer, Lotus Slabaugh. ft is reported that he was heard to boast that he could make a mud road crack a smile.’ ‘The traveling evangelist, Rev. Mr. Roerbulk and his wife, formerly Miss Virdie Prevert, are now located in Newark, X J.

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FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS President—John Miltenberger Vice-President— Helen Price Sec ’y-Treas.—Ethel Arch Cl LASS ROLL Arch, Ethel Metzler, Deltha Beck, Naomi Miller, Isabelle Beghtel, Gladys Miller, Letha Best. .Jessie Miller, Mildred Bickel, LaVon Miller, Noah Bliele John M iltenberger, John Bliele, Wilma Mishler, Royce Brevier, Lowell Peters, Mary Callender, Lucille I’riee, Helen Corwin, Francis Rensberger, Ward FarmwaId, Beatrice Richmond, Bernard Farrington, Lloyd Richmond, Dievon Freese, Helen Roose, Doris Frevert, Ray Roose, Dorothy Gever, Theo Stuckman. Arlene Gonser, Shirley Stuckman. Louise Hare, Velma Thomas, Chester Hare, Wilma Weaver, Ida Harter, Robert Wilt. Lisle Himes, Martha Wvsong. Carol Housour, Myrtle Voder, Glen Klingerman. Dessie Voder, Tola Lehman, Vida Voder. Lester McClain. Gladys Voder, Mary McCuen, Hilda Zentz. Merritt Class Colors—Purple and Gold Class Flower—Yellow Rose Class Motto—The higher we rise, the broader the view.

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THE PEERLESS — NINETEEN TWENTY ‘Harriet Becknell, the popular star in the Ziegfield Follies, has announced her engagement to a prominent University professor. ‘The famed author, Elden R. Schrock who lias won the hearts of all the American people thru his books, has just finished a new book entitled, “Polities in Everyday Life.” The statements in this book have been heartily endorsed by the new President of tin United States, Lowell Stump, who was recently elected unanimously by all political parties.’ ‘The presiding pastor of North Manchester college, Noble Miller and wife are making a tour of the United States in tin interest of a Five Year Forward Movement. ‘It has been reported by wireless that M. Guillaume Deschanel and wife formerly Miss Shirley Price of Nappanee, Indiana. IT. S. A., have discovered that some kind of life exists on Mars, by the aid of their new mammoth telescope. Mr. and Mme. Deschanel are astronomers of note.’ ‘A new advertisement appeared in the New York Times: GEORGE KURTZ, DENTIST BEST and CHEAPEST in New York ‘The entire world is watching the successful experiment of Russel Ilepler on his strictly scientific farm. The experiment he is now attempting to solve scientifically is: “IIow can I make my stock live on three grains of corn and a glass of water a day, with a stalk of alfalfa for Sunday evening desert.’ ‘Stella Strauss.....’ Suddenly the stillness was broken by the clock striking one. Reluctantly I closed the book as the little old woman appeared by my bed. “If you are not satisfied with what you have read you will have to wait until the swiftly Hying time reveals the future to you. Adieu!” With these words she disappeared and I was left to ponder on what 1 had read, hopng that the ambitions of the class members would be realized in the near future. —Stella Strauss DREAMER OF DREAMS Why should I strive to set the crooked straight ? Telling a tale not too importunate To those who in the sleepy region stay Lulled by the singer of an empty day. —Adapted from Keats.