Abraham Lincoln High School - Railsplitter Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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30 'A' 'A' ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL v DES MOINES, IOWA Those Two-Faced Seniors Ianus-faced: The ability to look back over the past and forward into the futureg sometimes means two- faced ibut not in this casel. The above definition was printed so that every- one reading this would know what we're talking about when we say that, since the present senior Class thinks of itself as being somewhat lanus-faced, it has decided to look back over the past six years since its 64 members came to Lincoln, in addition to making a prophecy. This is being done solely for the purpose of enumerating the most important changes that have taken place in that time-changes that have actually changed the map of our school. For example, do you remember how our audi- torium looked until just one year ago last fall? lust a trifle on the bleak and desolate side, wasn't it? Now our auditorium, after being redecorated, posi- tively glows with pride. And it has good reason tol lt's now one of the nicest in the whole city. The long black drapes have helped to remove that barren look, too. There is also another comparatively new stage in Lincoln, although this was built on a much more modest scale. lt's the miniature stage in 2ll for the dramatic and public speaking classes, which has been constructed within the last six years. But the senior class wants the world to know that they had movies when they were 7B's. Yes, and they were good movies, too-if you like yours without any sound-they didn'tl And if the senior class had been looked in the eye and asked what a p. a. Cpub- lic addressl system Was, they probably would have just given you a blank look and said, A what? Present little 7B's, you don't realize how lucky you arel Since many people remember their stomachs be- fore they do anything else, the cafeteria shouldn't be forgotten. Remember when you could hardly hear yourself speak down there? To make a comment to the point, Them days are gone forever. lt's sound- proofed now. Last, but certainly not least, comes the change which everybody probably appreciates most-our new stadium. lt's something everybody has wanted for so long, and although we, as l2A's probably won't have the chance to use it very much ourselves, we're glad that it is finally being built for the rest of you, and bursting with pride over the fact that our Alma Mater will have one of the best high school stadiums in the city. In the Future DUE to the fact that the class of Ianuary, '39, abounds with latent possibility, the stupendous task of making this colossal prophecy was indeed nerve-wracking. However, with great deliberation, and with the aid of the fates, the following mystic but irrevocable prophecy, which may put the authenticity of the Delphic Oracle in doubt, was evolved. It is suggested that the fated ones named below make no attempt to alter the course of events, for all are as powerless as puppets in the relentless hand of destiny. And so, looking at our classmates five years from now we find that: Hollywood has at last found a Scarlett O'Hara for their long-delayed production of Gone With the Wind. lt's none other than Marie Lawson. And there's Chesley Waterman playing a great dramatic role opposite Hedy LeMarr. Lucky hirnl While we're in Hollywood, we might qo look up lack Morgan, who is still an usher. But has he gone upl He's now head usher at the Chinese Theater, and working under him are: Leo Baker, lack Donaldson, Robert Herrig, and lohn Mason. The whole country is athrob over its first dictator, who, be- lieve it or don't, is our own Bob Robinson. He's given Helyn McConkey her promised position of First Keeper of the Treasury. Chuck Eilbert and Sue Sterrett are married and live in a lovely home on Pine Avenue. Their twins' nursemaid is Mary Ann Hutchings. Lloyd Dimmitt has worked up to tenth vice-president ol a leading railroad company. Gloria Pellegrino and Catherine Tantillo are captains of opposing sides in a nearby Roller Derby. Marie Martz comes on the radio every morning at 5:30 over station K. O. B. tWake up and hear Pee Wee sing.j lean Dames is private secretary to another Lincoln alumnus, lack Wallace. Others who have entered the stenographic field are: Mary Coppi, Shirley Galenbeck, Marjorie LaCocq, Wilma Reynolds, Norma O'Brien, and Norma Turner. Margaret Locke plays in a symphony orchestra. Doris Short is in the air-yes, as an air stewardess. Roy Wilhite hasn't had his picture taken yet. Maxine Brown owns a swanky ROY'S FOOD MARKET S. W. 9th and Park Avenue Where you can get Fresh Vegetables Quality Groceries and Corn Fed Beef FREE DELIVERIES I PHONE 3-7070 HAZELWOOD SERVICE AND COAL f Del, Podrebarac, Prop. Special Blue Flame Kentucky Coal, 57.50

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SENIOR RAILSPLITTER 0 JANUARY, 1939 Hi' 'A' 29 AFTER GRADUATION. WHAT? . GET into the fastest growing profession for women today and be assured of financial security. ' r' N Permanent Waves. 95c to 56.00 Shampoo and Finger Wave. 35c Si r Write for tree catalogue. or call in person Iowa School of Beauty Culture 6I7V2 Walnut Street Dial 4-9825 Congratulations . Class of Ianuary, '39 PARK AVENUE PRODUCE POULTRY EGGS FEEDS - We Deliver - Call 3-5313 3138 S. W. 9th Marlowe's Beauty and Barber Shop There is nothing like our Individual Hair Dress and Smart Styles LOU AND HARRY MARLOWE 2226 S. E. Sixth Street Dial 3-8383 Qlldllbl efwelry SINCE 1871 J o S E P H S SIXTH AT LOCUST DES MOINES Iosephine Woodyard wills her quiet helpfulness to Doris Polen. Iohn Zeroni is willing to give all the safety devices on his car to Al Buhrer, Martin Woodford leaves the school with a vacancy of one swell person. Mary Palmer leaves those glamorous eyelashes to Mabel Buhrer. Vincent Pressutti leaves his polite ways to all the boys who need them. Rose Renzo wills her ability to get along with Tony Ligouri to Ianice Olson. Helen Richards leaves North high to grad- uate with Lincoln students. Bob Robinson Wills his singing ability to Adam Stirling, tConfidentially, they could both use cr few lessons.l George Sample leaves that girl friend of his all by herself-he's not willing her to anybody. Helyn McConkey wills her elaborate vocabulary to Lady Iean Lonergan. Doris Short leaves her attractive tomboyish- ness to Elizabeth Fillingham. Gloria Pellegrino and Catherine Tantillo leave Lincoln with two less perfect jitterbugs. Iohn Mason, who is seen but not hectrd, leaves his place to any 12B who thinks he could fill it. Doris Morlan wills her temper to Margaret Deaver. lack Morgan, president of the senior class, leaves his place vacant to the future lucky one. Paul Morris wills his choir- boy face to Mike Scione. Doris Newbanks leaves her ability of child-acting to Iune Fickes. Betty Oaks bequeaths her wise-cracks to anyone who can think them up fast enough. Norma O'Brien leaves her incredible tinyness to Louise Morris. Sue Sterrett leaves her blushes to Alberta Overholser. Eolo Nizzi bestows his golfing ability upon anybody who can handle it the way he does. Nellie Spragg wills that red hair and those freckles to Barbara Russell. Art Staude has been requested to lectve his politeness and courtesy to a certain group of 12B boys. ' Helen Steven wills her readiness to help to Dick Camp. Ruth Stradtman leaves Lincoln missing the loss of one good tennis player. Lloyd Tate leaves the school for good. Norma Turner leaves her interest in school work to Iohn Howell. Chesley Waterman leaves with deep regrets that he must leave the stage crew. Russell Weber bequeaths his un- known abilities to the unknown students of Lincoln high. Note: The class ot '39 had many other worthy possessions, but being of a generous disposition gave most of them to philanthropy before this document came due. Thus endeth our last will and testament. Bob R.: You play the piano, don't you? Marie M.: Yeah, I play by ear. Bob R.: Gee, you can't hear very well can you? Sr. Boy: I do hope you will pardon my dancing on your feet-I'm a little out of practice. Sr. Girl: I don't mind your dancing on them. lt's the continual jumping on and off that aggravates me. Helen Y.: Wl1at's this thing, dear? Boy Friend: It's a pawn ticket, honey. Helen Y.: Why didn't you get two so we could both go.

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SENIOR RAILSPLITTER 0 IANUARY, 1939 ir 'k 31 beauty salon, where Mary lane Erickson ctnd Virginia Liggins are employed. Mary D. Coburn now works in the state house, but she's still the same jolly old Deed , Don Rydberg has gone into partnership with Vincent Pressuttig they run a local oil station. lean Parson, Helen Steven, and Nellie Spragg are the class' model housewives. Art Staude operates a hosiery mill, while George Sample has become a simple salesman. LaVera Barnes, Ruth Grange and Doris Morlan are touring Hawaii learning the native dances, Ted Barker is also in Hawaii teaching the natives to play their guitars. Eolo Nizzi plays first base for the Chicago Cubs. Helen Richards is head buyer at Paul Morris' department store, where Lester Harvey sells bath robes. Josephine Woodyard is conducting a round-the-world tour, and is at present in Europe. Kathryne Augustine has at last succeeded in making everybody call her Katie Ruth Stradt- man is an almost-champion in tennis. She played Bonald Dudge last week. Russell Weber patrols the corners-in a policeman's uni- form. Martin Woodford owns a large farm, Carl Frisch is still working on his '28 Chevrolet. Lloyd Tate is still seeking em- ployment in the main post office. Frank Giannobule is a gen- eral in the army. He has already been completely covered with decorations for bravery. Al Domanico ownsvthe town's ritziest night club, where Rose Renzo is a cigarette girl, and Marian Gillaspy checks hats. Ioe Fazio works in a cleaner's shop. Virginia Cohron is America's leading woman architect. Marion King, whose secretary is now Doris Newbanks, has just completed a plan for balancing the U. S. budget, al- though nobody else worries about that any more. Iohn Zeroni is a shoe salesmanp Helen Yakish buys all his high-heeled patent leather slippers. Betty Oaks and Mary Palmer are still attending basketball games with their Roose- velt boy friends. And this is a true picture ' of the destinies of the class of Ian '39 PORTRAITS for the Graduate is a specialized part of our service 'WOLTZ ,STUDIO 420 Ninth Street Dial 4-0109 PARK AVENUE HARDWARE 3205 Southwest Ninth Street Phone 4-1913 We Specialize in Spouting and Furnace Work OSCAR AGRELL VIOLINS Repairing and 217 Davidson Building Accessories Des Moines, Iowa Behind the Scenes Do we realize what goes on behind the scenes, so to speak, that helps to keep our school building clean, and our cafeteria full of pleasant odors that so tempt us at noon? One of the big reasons is Mrs. Anna Bliquez, better known as ma Ma has been at Lincoln fourteen years, and has seen hundreds of her children come and go, Then there's Mr, Ioe Allen, our custodian, whom you're likely- to see at the school dances, dancing with Mrs. Allen. And Ioe Mazza, that very popular janitor who is known to be quite a teaser. When speaking of janitors we also think of Hiram E. Dyer, Ray Koch, loseph Ruiz, Bert Steen, Percy S. Benson, Cominick Cardamon, Iohn T. Clark, and Oscar Hokanson. Now for the good part. When there are special school functions, our ever-pleasant cafeteria manager, Mrs. C. Car- michael, and her assistants, Mrs. Lena Overholser, and Mrs. Hal Stradley are right on hand to prepare those tempting meals we all know so well. Not speaking of the hamburgers, potatoes and gravy, chili, and tl.?J hash ibut it's good hashll that we can buy every noon in the school cafeteria. Creative Work Increasing interest in the home and its development is an established fact and the one hundred and eighty-two girls enrolled in the home economics department under the direc- tion of Miss A. Irene Moroney, have been working toward a successful solution of many of those vital problems which so commonly arise in the average American home. The home economics department includes sewing classes, foods classes, costume girls, and home management, In the sewing classes, the girls believe that to be able to portray one's character and personality through personal ap- pearance is a real achievement. In the home economics 5 sewing class, a committee meets with the instructor each week and plans a schedule for the class work the following week. A panel and officers help to organize and develop a more thorough knowledge of this course. Each individual at grading periods is rated by the group, his instructor, and him- self. Another interesting division of the home economics depart- ment is the costume girls, who are an important part of the production staff. This group of girls make the costumes for all plays and other school productions. They are to be con- gratulated for their splendid creations this year. As Milton most appropriately expressed it, Nothing love- lier can be found in woman, than to study household goods. Iudge: Speeding, eh? 1-low many times have you been before me? Roy W.: Never, your Honor. 1've tried to pass you on the road once or twice, but my bus will do only fifty-five. Russel W.: I don't feel very well. Carl F.: What's the matter? Russel W.: I got insomnia. I keep waking up every two or three days.