Akron High School - Torpedo Yearbook (Akron, IA)

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s -' f -1x 'f-:M-'x':f ' .afar l TGLEJYTIIT ll-- l itll' Jljl T- x ug F' A SURPRISE BANQUET High School students are not supposed to gamble but the Senior boys and girls did the next. thing to it. lt was at the time of the inter-class basketball tournament when when basketball was coming into season. The senior girls made a vow that if the senior boys should beat the junior team they would give them a banquet, and bhe Loys agreed to do the same, but as you see the girls gave the banquet. This was given at the Allison home on a Friday evening. The dinner was called for 8 o'clock but, lgeing a class affair, it was decided not to be made too formal so only two courses were served. The first course consisted of breaded-pork-chops, creamed peas, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, and hot chocolate, last but 11ot least came the class colors, yellow and white, served as a desert. A dish of whipped cream with a slice of pineapple in it and half a banana placed in this brought out the colors very cleverly. A bright red cherry acted as the blaze of the candle. Fluffy cakes were also served. One article was almost forgotten and that was the pickles. Brother Kyl and Mr. ll. l.. March, seemed to be terribly bothered to see which was to get t.he last pickle. The party began to get somewhat noisy so in order to divide the pickles evenly, either plate was divided by a gold and white streamer, which was drawn up and tied directly over the table. Yet in spite of this precaution, a few of the conspicious Senior boys had to rearrange the streamers to suit themselves. After each one had politely excused himself, the merry group took to playing games and singing. The girls were very happily surprised at the excellent musical ability of their class-mates. Around mid-night the party adjournedg each one going his and her way. Nothing serious was heard from the boys the next day. Consequently their dinner must have gone well with them. lzetta Kelly U :J rd::3nfflA1t:i1.pf Il. F3E'1C1gFl

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t. .3 rn 1:13 cj t::::i' ! T lh---..L-Q r53'?g::i iii tfiil FAREWELL PARTY ON SENIORS As every one knows, the Seniors are always a very ambitious bunch, and also very thoughtful. No one will be surprised at their putting on a splendid little party for one of their members, Alice Hammer. This took place at the home of Philip March, Uctblwr ll, 1922 on a beautiful Wednesday evening, Many interesting games were played and one in particular which is Charades. The boys just like them you know wanted to play more clever little tricks on the girls consequently they formed one side while the girls the other. However it is too tempting to omit all the tricks so a few will be related. Getting personal. Evertt Coyle, had to hum to the tune of Yankee Doodle for two solid minutes. lt surely was fun because you know Evertt really is a good musician, so he says. Jesse Brown was made to roll a peanut across the room with his nose. ltichard liyle or Brother Kyle as we know him did some very clever dan-- cing and displayed great genious for high kicking. Soon alter this, delightful refreshments were served by the senior girls but for some reason they refusecl to cat. much. Before going home a, Mock Wedding was performed, which was very ainus- ing. The bride, Miss Alice llammer was robed in a beautiful silk veil donated by Mrs. March. The groom, our Jesse Brown, was decorated with a handsome blue coat donated by Mr. March. The minister Hev. Kyl seemed quite at ease as he Struted along with a long loose gait.. Une would have thought a funeral instead of a wedding to hear the screeching, crying. and wailing from the assembled relatives. The ceremony was properly performed and the wedding ring slipped upon the patient finger. The weeping was stopped and shortly after the joyful grouip was Uhomeward bound each declaring an unusually happy evening well spent. ANTI SLUMBER PARTY Miss Alice llammer was also honored by a slumber party given at the Maynard home on Saturday Oct. 14, 1922. Those present were: Alice Hammer, Carrie Akers, lovina Allison, Hilda Horsehler, Desca Wallin, Margaret Burk, Evelyn Hors- chler, Ella Lamoreau, Viola Maynard, lzetta Kelly and Anita Maynard. The former were assembled at the hostess home by 8:30 o'clock. To get everyone interested a pea- nut. hunt was proposed and many other games were played. At 12:30 a midnight dinner was served, Alice gave a few parting words of fare- well, which touched the ihearts of all present, after which the fortune of all were told. As the evening advanced the enthusiasm increased, and along in the wee hours of the morning it. was decided to make it a Slumberless Party. The girls divided into competitive groups and morning found most of their clothes scented with perfume from the medicine cabinet as well as in many a knot and tangle. Breakfast was served at 8:0i0 o'clock and, on returning home, the party was de- clared a complete success. A ef- E:::iC1t:'..:-Jiozih

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int lT'AIfS'll---- Mir JD! 1 CARNIVAL On a bright. evening, November 9, 1922, a carnival was given by the junior class of the Akron High School, funds for which were to go toward the annual junior- senior banquet. Many different side shows were erected some of which were, Swimming match between two girls , A Trip Around the Moon, The Only Ground Hog in Captivityf' The Missing Link,f' Fortune Tellingj, The Smallest Skelton in the World. Large quantities of pop corn balls, hot dogs, and hamburger sandwiches were sold. Mr. Reaney acted as, 'fChief Cook, with the support of members from the junior class. Meanwhile the cops were busy fining, pinching, and arresting everyone at the least move of Misconduct. The faculty, with few exceptions, were very entertaining. Miss McKellar, acting as the gray headed, old-fashioned, mother was seen taking her mischievious children out for a whirl in the world. Miss Hays, fthe H. S. English teacher J naturally acted as the squalling kid, and was pulled around in a little red wagon. The other members were dressed as older children but. nevertheless were as anxious as Dorothy herself to see all the sights. 'Could you feature Miss Edith Gillet with her hair in curls, her skirts at least to her knees, and an all day sucker in her mouth, yet it is all as it really Was. The whole evening was very well spent and light refreshments were served in the tea room by the Chinese maidens from the junior class. THE FLAPPER Blessings on thee little dame, Bare backed girl with knees the same, With thy turned up silken hose And thy thin, transparent clothes, With thy red lips, reddened more. Smeared with lip stick from the store, With that make up on thy face, And thy bobbed hair jaunty graceg From my heart I give thee joy, Glad that I was born a boy. WATER Water is a wonderous blessing, Good for washing face and ears, Just the thing for making rivers And surrounding ships and piers, Nice for parking under bridges, Swell for making rain and ink- Water is a wondorous blessing, But it makes one darn poor drink. QEZ l...LIlCf'1If l E l l r I E . l 1 l b U i D +1 Qi l