Springfield High School - Gold and White Yearbook (Springfield, TN)

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The scene shifted, and I saw on the door of an ofiice, the name of an old school, mate of mine, and it read: Cecil Grigsby, Attorney-at-Law. Walk in. I obeyed- and I saw a figure bent over large volumes of books with others at hand. At the end of a hard day's work, he arose and said, Today I have spent my strength to defend the rights of men. Eddie Brandon heeded the call to be a nurse. After years of studying and intensive training, she became a special nurse at one of the large hospitals. As I looked in her face, I read a story of patience, love, and service given to suffering humanity. Through many years the predominating belief has been that women could not competently H11 the oflices of the business world. But, alas, this belief must be destroyed, for I saw my classmate, Mabel Jones, in her private office presiding as President of the largest yard-stick factory in the Country. A Doctor! Yes, our class of '16 is not without one. I was glad to learn that Buford Huffman was, after finishing High School, to go on to College, take a degree in medicine, and then begin practicing. I learned that he was to make many wonderful discoveries, but among the greatest was, that wedded bliss was a sure cure for puppy love. All of his classmates well remember that Buford was very sorely stricken with this disease while in High School. Frances Ewton, a suffragette, was a leader in the politics of the day, and also a leader of the man she married. I was not surprised to find Frances filling this position, for I remembered her pronounced opinions in school days. I saw a stately ball-room in a magnificient mansion. A crowd of chattering people were filling the room, and the scene was one of unusual merriment. I saw a gorgeously arrayed hostess and recognized Mamie Elizabeth Head, and by her side stood her husband who was helping her receive the guests. Three cheers for the winning team! Three Cheers for the winning team! I wondered what this could mean when suddenly a very familiar form came into view, and it was Harry Stark. Harry was very happy looking for he had become a very successful coach of one of the University teams, and it was his team that was receiving the hearty cheers from the animated crowd of spectators. A home is one of Woman's greatest achievements. I saw Mabel Mason seated in a happy one. Opposite her sat the man of her dreams. On the floor about their feet romped a group of happy, rollicking boys. I wondered if, after all, Mabel's ideal life had not been perfected, because surely the boys would make a strong football team in future years. On every lip I heard the word, Solitude, Wken I asked what this could mean, everyone was much surprised that I had not read the poem that bore that name. I was handed a copy, and I read it through with interest. At the end it was signed, Helen Starks. I was very happy to find this was the same Helen that graduated with the class of '16, The Court room was filled. Annocent looking youth of not more than twenty years was pleading-Not guilty. As he was seated, the judge arose, and with tears trickling down the worn face, I heard him say, It is my desire to be a just and righteous judge, both with the people and with God, and I find this young man- not guilty. There was a hushed silence for a moment, then a loud applause, and Long live .judge Elamf' The great judge was Fred Elam of the Class of '16, Page fbiffj' tt.. 1:1 THE RAMBLER, 1926 III in , -r , . I , ai .... atfvex v !- il? -- as i

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sm N1 III THE RAMBLER 1926 lj - vi G, Ugg, . . 4 iii -, Lui' 1 7? , .1 ..., s .ix 'F ::r 'H NM , Q1 IE. im - a if? I I now saw before me a school-room full of happy, well-disciplined children, and before them a dignified and efficient teacher, who was Mabel Murphey. She was trying to instill into the pupils, the knowledge that she had acquired while in dear ole' S. H. S. . My attention was then drawn to a large theatre in which a vaudeville act was being staged. I wondered who the leading lady was, as she was exceedingly good. After the various make-ups were discarded, I could hardly believe my eyes when I recognized Catherine Tomerlin. She had been offered numerous other positions, but somehow Catherine had heard the call of the vaudeville, and perferred to stay in the work. It takes a lot of nerve to pull teeth. I found that one of my classmates, Bunyan I-lyde, had the nerve. I saw a spotless, modernly equipped office and Bunyan attired in a white outfit, laboring hard. I found that the ofiice was overcrowded with patients and on inquiry, I learned that this was not an unusual day, but that each day brought him more work than he could do. ' I saw Winnie Davis Featherston seated at a neat little table partaking of a deliciously cooked meal. Opposite her and with his back to me, sat a brunette. The meal is finished and I was wondering who the gentleman might be, when he arose, left the house, and went to the garage. He brought the car to the door, Winnie Davis came out and got in the Buick roadster in which she had always held the seat of honor. Welbern Widick had followed in the foot-steps of some of the greatest men of the day. I saw him sitting in the oflice of a school building, and learned that he was at the head of the great institution. I In the office of the President of a big business firm, I found Thelma Dorris as his private secretary. She was busy taking dictations and writing letters for her employer. In this occupation she roved very competent. In school days, one member ofpour class, Emma Dee Dillon, had a friendly feeling for Uncle Sam, Shorty, College Students, and Football Captains. But in later years I found that she had favored the football Captain, and that she was the mistress of a large farm. It seems that her favorite pastime is picking and working de Berrysf' I always had a vague hope that some day one of our class might become President of the United States. Even though this attainment seemed but a dream, I was not disappointed, for to my surprise I saw John Chaudoin, on his inauguration day, making a strong appeal for the right. I realized that John would follow in the foot- steps ofthe Father of his Country. How unusual! I see a contented girl who is none other than our classmate, Christine Edwards, A jewel in a perfect setting. I left her content with fond relatives, many friends, and her cats, for I knew that some day her Prince Charming would come to gather his jewel. Curly locks, Curly locks, wilt thou be mine? o To be sure, she said, that would be fine, And together we'll reach our goal. Mayre and Eldridge-Here's to you-Long life and happiness. Page twenty-nine

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W .gi y f 1:1 THE RAMBLER, 1926 1:1 mill :Ei Fill AT The scene changed, and I saw a cozy little studio, and in it I saw Fannie Watson following her favorite diversion, for she was giving a tiny tot her first lesson in expression. There was no doubt in my mind, that she would coach the child until she was quite a finished reader. Cnc of my schoolmates is a girl who can do anything. If you want a song sung, call on Mary Gilbert, if you want an accompaniment, Mary can play it, if you need help along any line, Mary can give it. Then I wondered where I should look for her in future years, and suddenly the curtain rose, and I saw her in a cozy little kitchen, preparing a meal. A second party entered and told her that today he is happy because they are owing nothing,-but still they will be Owen always. The Greatest Grocery Store in the World. , This sign over a store attracted my attention, then I decided that I would walk in and see who could be the owner. The first to greet me was Percy Humphrey, and I learned from him and others as well, that he was not only owner of this store, but the owner of a chain of more than one hundred stores bearing the same name, and situated in the largest cities. It takes men of all professions to make up the world. I was Wondering what my friend, Sam Eddy, was to make of himself when I saw a laboratory equipped with all kinds of modern, electrical devices. Sam was to give forth to the world his opinions, which would prove very valuable to the interest of humanity. I had seen the future of all of our class save one, and of course I was tense with excitement to learn what the future held for me. But to my disappointment the hand that had chiseled the fate of the others failed me, for just then I awoke. But even though my fate I had not learned, I rejoiced in the fact that all of my friends would be happy, if dreams were true. ANNIE LILLIAN BINKLEY, Pruplfelarf. wkrglff cgi Sago