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THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY OUR FUN AND FROLIC WHEN WE WERE FRESH HEX When we were Freshmen we were not allowed to have as much fun as the upper classmen, but nevertheless we did have a few good times. Skating parties and weenie roasts were our main pastimes. There were several skating parties to which we invited our sister class of '18. We also invited them to a weenie roast at George Kurtz’s home. In the spring we had several yell practices, richly spiced by class scraps and a few cases of abduction, conducted by our ‘friendly enemies ” the Sophmores and Seniors. At commencement time we nearly yelled our heads off to the utter disgust of our teachers. WHEN WE WERE SOPHMORES When we were Sophmores we had a few more good times. There were several skating parties in which the entire High School took part. A much enjoyed weenie roast was held at Geyer’s Dam. Weenies, buns and pickles were devoured in such quantities that we were sure that the Doctor would have to prescribe for some of us. The latter part of the year was again filled with the fun of yell practices, but we were the only class that exercised our voices at commencement (a practical joke.) PARTY AT IIEPLERS May 16th the Sophmores gave a farewell party to their sister class '18. This was held at the home of Russell Hepler. The guests played gaoies on the lawn until they were called into the house where they were served with ice cream and cake. WHEN WE WERE JUNIORS Junior, Senior Reception. The reception was given May 8th. This was the big event of the year. The gymnasium and lower hall were used for the reception. The hall was decorated in purple and white, the Senior colors. There were five tables, each table had a candelabrum in the center and a basket of purple violets at each end. The favors given were white roses. A dainty three-course dinner was served, with lots of fun and joking between courses. From the dining hall we went to the gymnasium which was decorated in red and green, and was set in reed furniture. Music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Rickert. A pleasing program of songs by Miss Guth and readings by Stella Strauss was topped by the novel fun of a minstrel. The minstrel was given by nine of the Juniors five girls and four boys. They were costumed in red and green clown suits. Songs, jokes and quaint pranks made up the entire minstrel. The remaining part of the evening was given over to charades and games. Every one went home proclaiming it the most fun ever. Party at Russell ITepler’s The next evening was a weenie roast at Russell’s home. This was attended by the Freshmen and Juniors. Because of the inclement weather, we adjourned very early. Yell Practice at Gwin’s Near the end of the term tin Juniors walked out to Gwin's for yell practice. We sang, played and practiced a few yells. The time between was filled with watching for our enemies.
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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.
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THE PEERLESS NINETEEN TWENTY BEING SENIORS Pot-Luck Supper at Ilattie Becknell’s On December 11th, we Senior girls decided that we wanted a party, so proceeded to prepare for a pot-luck supper, (quickest way to a man’s heart.) Of all the eats! There was everything that any one could wish for. Sandwiches were so abundant that the boys took a basketful to school. The evening was pleasantly spent by fortune telling, games and dancing. Hallowe’en Party October 28th, the Senior High School had a Hallowe’en party in the gymnasium. The guests entered by sliding down the coal chute, they wandered thru the furnace rooms until they came to the stairs by which lay a shining, moaning skeleton. After following the path thru the manual training room, crawling up slippery boards, etc., they arrived at the gymnasium. When we had unmasked, we played games and marched into the dining room where we were served with doughnuts, apples and cider. The prize for the best costume was given to Hilda Walters, the booby prize was given to AI iss Kolbe, who was dresed as Old Dutch Cleanser. Isabelle Mutschler dressed as Liberty and Kenneth Calbeck dressed as I’ncle Sam led the Grand March. Party For Miss McGrew. AI iss McGrew, our former principal returned on a visit January 30th, and the Ex-Seniors, Seniors and Juniors gave a surprise party for her at the home of Shirley Price. There were about fifty there, and we ate pop corn and candy and played games until everyone was tired enough to go home. Skating Party March 19th, every one was feeling very much like skating so a party was planned on short notice. The entire school was invited. ----Ilattie Becknell As the Peerless will go to press before the end of our school activities, many of our good times will be unrecorded, among which are, The Junior-Senior Reception, the Senior Parties and our Commencement. Four things that come not back: The spoken word; The sped arrow; Time past; The neglected opportunity.
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