Atlanta High School - Atalanta Yearbook (Atlanta, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1931 volume:

THE ATALANTA VOLUME X ATLANTA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL PUBLISHED BY THE CLASS OF J931 THE ATALANTA 1931 TO THE ALUMNI of Atlanta Community High School, whose memory anti inspiration still linger with us, we, the Class of 1931 dedicate this, the tenth volume of THE ATALANTA _ :Page 3 - 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 ORDER OF CONTENTS DEDICATION STAFF BOARD OF EDUCATION FACULTY CLASSES MUSIC ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS LITERARY CALENDAR ADVERTISEMENTS JOKES Vag« 4 - 1931 1931 THE ATALANTA “ATALANTA” STAFF Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor .. Business Manager Advertising Manager .. Athletics Calendar Joke Editor Kodak Editor Literary Editor Music Social Activities .... Art Editor .... — Page 5 — 1931 JOHN B. HOUGHTON President Farmer Term expires 1932 FREI) ZOLLARS Farmer Term expires 1934 CHARLES WARRICK Farmer Term expires 1933 THE ATALANTA 1931 BOARD OF EDUCATION THOMAS RILEY Secretary Agent, C. A. R. R. Term expires 1932 OSCAR MOUNTJOY Seed Corn Laboratories Term expires 1933 DISTRICT 401 LOGAN COUNTY ILLINOIS — :Page 6 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 F H C U LT Y — Page 7 — 1931_______THE ATALANTA 1931 HARRY HILL Superintendent and Coach Bradley Polytechnic Institute B. S. 1930 IDA V. HIERONYMUS History and English Lincoln College Illinois State Normal University. B. Ed. University of Illinois, Summer of ’28. ’29, ’30 ESTHER KNOWLES Music Knox Conservatory. Galesburg, 111. Oberlin Conservatory, Oberlin. Ohio Northwestern University School of Music RUPERT PRICE Mathematics and Science Eureka College RALPH A. DELLINGER Commercial Kansas Slate Teachers’ College. Pittsburg, Kan., 1925-28 Summer of 1930 MA RGUERITE KIESZLING Home Economics and Science Illinois Wesleyan, B. S. Columbia University. New York Kansas State University Kansas Normal, Emporia Rocky Mountain Summer School. Palmer Lake, Colorado CHARLOTTE LOVE English and Latin V cst Tennessee Teachers' College i niversity of Colorado, Summer University of Virginia, Summer University of Illinois, A. B. A. W. LARISON Ins ructor and Director of Band and Orchestra Studied under George Barnard, ! Louis Lehman, H. A. Hall Dircc.cr of French’s Band, Lincoln; Illinois Page 8 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 - Page 9 - 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 B URN ELL A PI L EG A T E “Tiny” “Cheerily, then, my little man. Live and laugh, as boyho'd can.” Glee Club, ’28; Chorus, ’28; Band. '28, ’29. '30; Vice-president, ’31. “And Mary Did. “Bless His Little Heart.” HAROLD ADAMS “Adams” “And still the wonder grew. That one small head could carry all he knew.” President, ’31. “And Mary Did.” “Bless His Little Heart.” FRED DEAVERS “Freddie” “Exams are my bugbear; I shall not pass. Track. ’29. MARIE BRANDT “A pretty country lass I’m not ashamed to be.” Glee Club. 30; Home Echo Club. ’30. ’31. FLOY EDWARDS “I don’t feel all right some days, but still I smile and smi e.’ Glee Club. ’28. ’30. ’31; Chorus. ’28; Home Echo Club; Literary Editor Atalanta; Literary Contest. ’28. INA BROWN “Marthy” “Remove far from me. vanity.” Glee Club. ’28, ’29. ’30. ’31; Band. ’28. ’29. ’30; Orchestra. ’29. ’30. ’31; Home Echo Club. ’30; Vice-president, ’29; President. ’30; Literary Contest. ’28. ’29; Kodak Editor Atalanta; Typing Contest. ’31. “And Mary Did.” “Bless His Little Heart.” FRANCES ESTES “When play and duty clash,” Let duty go to smash.” Glee Club. ’28, ’29. ’30. 31; Hon Echo Club. ’28. ’29. ’30. ’31; Art Editor Atalanta. “And Mary Did. “Bless His Little Heart.” — Vage 10 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 MONELL HAM MITT “And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes.” Glee Club. ’28. ’29. ’30. ’31; Hand. ’28. ’29, '30, ’31; Orchestra, ’29, ’30. '31; Home Echo Cub. '30; Secretary-treasurer, ’31: Business Manager. “Atalanta.” “And Mary Did.” “Bless His Little Heart.” ELSIE HOWE “Why is it they all tease me so?” Home Echo Club. ’28, ’29. ’30. 31. ROBERT HIERONYMUS “Bob” “From various other schools he came to graduate with us for fame.” Union Township High School. VanWert, Ohio, ’28; Normal Community H. S., ’29: Flathead County H. S., Montana, '30; Basketball, '31; Glee Club. ’31; Vocal Contest. '31; Society Editor Atalanta. “Bless His Little Heart.” WEALTHY JOHNSON “What’s in a name?” Glee Club, ’28. ’29. ’31; Chorus. ’28. 29; Home Echo Club. '28. ’29. ’30. ’31. VADEN HOBL.IT “Isovis” “By his length ye shall know him.” “And Mary Did.” RAMON LUCAS “Lukie” ‘When there’s nothing else to do nights, I study.” Glee Club. ’28, ’29, ’30; Band, ’28. ’29. ’30; Orchestra, ’28, ’29. '30; Vocal Contest, '28. '29; Baseball. ’28. ’29, ’30, 31; Basketball, '28. '29. '30. ’31; Track, ’28. ’29, '30, ’31; Music Editor, Atalanta. LUCILLE HOOTEN . “Lucy” VV hat is it ails thee now? It seems to me I sing as well as thou. '! p ™ 9 ?b ’28’ ’29' '3°. '31; Chorus, ’2 Home Echo Club, Vocal Con ’29, ’30, ’31. Calendar Editoi Atalanta. EDNA McCOMBS “Eddie” “ 'Tis better to have loved an lost, than never to have loved a all.” Gtee Club, ’28, '29. ’30; Chorus ,5 ,29, ’30; Literary Contest. '2 29, ’30. “And Mary Did.” - Page 11 THE ATALANTA 1931 1931 CARREL MILLER •Toady Be to my virtues very kind; Be to my faults a little blind. Glee Club, 28; Chorus, ’28; Band. ’23; ’29. ’30; Orchestra, ’30, ’31; President, ’28; Secretary-treasurer. 30; Editor-in-Chief, Atalanta; Basketball. ’28. ’29, ’30, ’31; Baseball. ’28. ’29, ’30. ’31. FLOYD BURKE SHIFFLET Shi vinsky His feet are clothed in Mercury’s winged sandals. Glee Club, ’28. ’29; Chorus. ’28, ’29; Athletic Editor, Atalanta; Basketball. ’28, ’29. ’30. 31; Track, 28. ’29. ’30. ’31. HELEN PAULSEN Germany There may be more important things than study, but I haven’t found them yet. Glee Club, ’28, ’29, ’30, ’31; Chorus, ’28. ’29, ’30; Assistant Editor. Atalanta. CLEO SULLIVAN She smiles on many just for fun. and never is her heart for one. Glee Club. ’28, ’29. ’30. ’31; Vice-president, ’28, ’30; Secretary-treas-urer. ’29; Home Echo Club, ’31; Piano Contest, ’29; Vocal Contest. ’31; Joke Editor, Atalanta . And Mary Did. BYRON PHILLIPS Scrapy Romeo is but a bashful boy, compared to him. Glee Club, ’31; Band. ’28. ’29. ’30; Orchestra. ’29, ’30, ’31; Basketball, ’30; Base Ball. ’30; Track, ’31. GRACE SWAN Tis not the quantity, but the quality that counts. Literary Contest, ’29. ’31; Typing Contest. ’31; Advertising Manager. Atalanta. And Mary Did. WILMA PITTENGER Still Water Runs Deep Glee Club, ’30. ’31; Home Echo Club. 31. GWENDOLYN ZOELLER No care beyond a day. Glee Club. ’31; Chorus, ’27: Home Echo Club. ’29, ’30, ’31. — “Page 12 — J 931 THE ATALANTA 1931 - Page 13 - 1931_______THE ATALANTA______ 1931 JUNIOR CLASS First Row: Riley, Rogers, A. Miller, Foote, Warrick, R. Miller. Second Row: Fulk, Mountjoy, Amberg, Hoblit, Reinmiller, Tuttle. Third Row: Ludlam, Williams, Girdler, J. Miller, Carlock. CLASS HISTORY I. On September 2, 1928 a group of explorers entered the unknown wilds of A. C. H. S. Unfamiliar with the region as they were, they soon discovered that they must have leaders to act as guides if they achieved success. Accordingly they chose Julia Reinmiller as guide, with Andy McKnight for her assistant. Roy Foote controlled the finances of the party, and Miss Bayless was chosen supervisor of the expedition. Two parties were given during the trip, one in which the natives of that unknown region participated. II. The next year those who were able again entered the vast unknown region known as High School to explore it more thoroughly. Harold Riley acted as guide for this trip with Frank Hoblit as his assistant, and Emmy Lou Hoblit as financial director. They advanced into more remote parts of the unfamiliar region than before and were highly elated with their success. III. In September, 1930 the few faithful who had succeeded in withstanding the hazards of the other two years, again set forth on one of the most profitable of all expeditions. Dick Tuttle was guide, aided by Secretary-Treasurer Dorothy Carlock. We have advanced a great distance into A. C. H. S., we think, and have profited by our previous experiences. During this year we enjoyed many lovely parties given by the faculty. We are striving to be the most illustrious class graduated from A. C. H. S. Do you think we shall make the grade? Of course! E. L. H., ’32. “Page 14 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 SOPHOMORE CLASS First Row: Kindred, Durbin, Beverly, Cohen, Atchison, Brandt, King. Second Row: Deavers, Lancaster, Loercher, Irish, Mountjoy, Crihfield, Carlock. Third Row: Odom, Turner, Hayter, Blankenship, Adams, Coddington, Curtis. CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1929, 23 Freshmen wandered into the assembly of old A. C. H. S., grim and determined on a good high school career. After much wandering around and after some of the timidity had vanished, we settled down for the business of getting an education. With much wrangling and debating we elected the following officers: President, Joseph Mountjoy; Vice-president, Madelyn Curtis; Secretary-treasurer, Earl Hayter. We gave a party during the year which was a big success. Returning in the fall of 1930 with one year already behind us in our Quest for education, we found we had lost two pupils, which reduced our class to twenty-one. All over the assembly one could hear the familiar shout, “Whatcha gonna take?” We took keen delight in watching the ireshmen, but we rather sympathized with them for we remembered how we felt when in their position. At a meeting we elected the following officers: Merlin Warrick, President; Madelyn Curtis, Vice-president; and Merlin Adams, Secretary-treasurer. We have been fortunate so far and we feel that we will continue on and make a name for ourselves in the annals of old A. C. H. S. P. C., ’33. _ Page 15 - 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 FRESHMAN CLASS First Row: Watt, Allen. Hubner, Graham, Bradway, Thompson, N. Miller, O. Brown, Zollars, Armbruster, Houghtling, Younkers. Second Row: .1. Hubner, Hoose, Frantz, Phillips, M. Amberg. Bateman, Wilcoxson, Howe, D. Fulk, Scroggins, Black. 1 bird Row: Kirby, P. Adam , H. Adams, L. Howe, Freeston, Bevan, Paulsen, Free- man, Baker. CLASS HISTORY We, the class of ’34, freshies, and as green as the previous classes, gathered together the scattered but brilliant remains of the Junior High School graduates along with numerous additions in the form of country school newcomers and organized our class. We elected Lyle Paulsen, president; Weldon Frantz, vice-president; Kenyon Bevan, secretary-treasurer; and Miss Hieronymus, class adviser. In due time we settled down to the dull routine of studies very industriously. Mr. Hill thought it best to eliminate the initiation which had been the practice of previous years. in As the years go by, we hope to ever succeed; and long may we live the annals of dear old A. C. H. S. N. M., ’34. — :Page 16 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 COMMERCIAL GROUP First Row: Tuttle, Hoblit, Applegate, Shifflet, C. Miller, A. Miller, R. Miller, Coons, Fulk, Girdler, Phillips. Second Row: Deavers, McCombs, Zoeller, Hammitt, Brown, Edwards, Reinmiller, Mountjoy, Hoblit, Paulsen, Sullivan, Estes, Dellinger. Third Row: Swan, Hooten, Brandt, Williams, Ludlam, Pittenger, Howe, Amberg, Johnson, Carlock. The Commercial classes under the supervision of Mr. Dellinger were held in the old English room. There was an enrollment of twenty pupils in the Bookkeeping class, nineteen in the typing classes, and four in Shorthand. Entries in the county and sub-district commercial contests, held at Elkhart April 24, were made as follows: 1. Bookkeeping Team: Edna Ludlam, Floy Edwards, Caroline Mountjoy. 2. Bookkeeping, Individual: Edna Ludlam, Floy Edwards, Caroline Mountjoy. 3. Typing, Individual: Ina Brown, Grace Swan, Monell Hammitt. 4. Typing, Team: Ina Brown, Grace Swan, Monell Hammitt. 5. Typing, Mass: Whole Class. LOGAN COUNTY COMMERCIAL CONTEST In the Commercial Contest held in Elkhart on April 25th, Atlanta was represented by Floy Edward, Caroline Mountjoy, and Edna Ludlam in the bookkeeping contest; and by Grace Swan, Ina Brown, and Monell Hammitt in the typing contest. The bookkeeping team placed second in the contest, and Floy Edwards won second in individual bookkeeping. - Page 17 - 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 First Row: M. Carlock, Beverly, Hammitt, Brown, Edwards, D. Carlock, Younkers, B. Amberg. Second Row: Kindred, Allen, Brandt, Zoeller, Estes, Sullivan, Loercher, Bateman, Keiszling. Third Row: Johnson, Hooten, Pittenger, Howe, Lancaster, Amberg, Durbin. HOME ECHO CLUB The first meeting of the Home Echo Club was in the form of a ghost party given by Miss Kieszling at her home. It was a very weird and ghostly affair, and if a stranger should have happened in before the guests unmasked I am afraid they should have left never to return. The evening was spent in playing some hilarious games (if you don’t believe me, ask the neighbors). A short business meeting was held in which these officers were elected: Cleo Sullivan ............................ President Frances Estes ....................... Vice-President Marjorie Carlock...................Secretary-Treasurer Floy Edwards ................................ Reporter After this Miss Kieszling served some of her famous refreshments, and we all went on our ghostly way. The annual athletic party was given the twelfth of March. The girls worked long and diligently to prepare an entertainment worthy of the A. C. H. S. heroes. Their efforts were rewarded by a very successful party. All of the decorations were in St. Patrick style. The famous Senior stars honored us with brilliant speeches, as did our noble coaches, Mr. Hill and Mr. Price. A late lunch was served, for of course all boys (and girls?) must have refreshments or they do not consider it a real party. The rest of the evening was spent in dancing. This party concluded the activities of the club for this year. We sincerely hope the future girls of A. C. H. S. continue this club and its customs, with our best wishes. F. E., ’31. Page 18 _ 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 Seated: Black, Fulk, Hoose, Freeman, Adams, Scroggins. Standing: Deavers, Odom, M. Adams, Turner, Price. BOYS’ PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS The Boys’ Physical Education Class under the supervision of Mr. Irice met after school in the evening. Their activities consisted of calisthenics, football, and other athletic games. Work was also performed on the new athletic field. This course, although not very largely participated in, is a very valuable one, especially for those who do not take part in athleics. The large n im er can(lidates for all the high school athletic teams is undoubtedly responsible for there being such a small class. - Page 19 - 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 Front Row: Armbruster, Phillips, O. Brown, Zollars, Thompson, Brad way, Graham, Howe, Yonnkers, Houghtling. Second Row: Kindred, Deavers, Hubner, Wilcoxson, Loercher, Bateman, M. Amberg, Durbin, Irish, King. Third Row: Allen, Watt, Lancaster, Atchison, Adams, Cohen, Curtis, Coddington, M. Carlock, E. Brandt. GIRLS’ PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS The Girls’ Physical Education Class met in the evening after school with Miss Hieronymus in charge. The course included calisthenics and rhythmic drills. In view of the fact that there is no athletic competition among the girls in this high school, a physical education class for them is very important. It is now a necessary requirement for credit in the state association of high schools. — Page 20 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 _ Page - 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 BOYS’ GLEE CLUB First Row: Hoose, Freeman, Crihfield, Bevan, Frantz, Baker. Second Row: Hubner, Paulsen, R. Miller, Warrick, Odom, Mountjoy. Third Row: Rogers, Hieronymus, Foote, Tuttle, Hayter. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB First Row: Hooten, Curtis, M. Brandt, N. Miller, O. Brown, Houghtling, Thompson. Edwards, Hammitt, I. Brown, Reinmiller, Hoblit, Mountjoy, McCombs, Zoelkr Second Row: Cohen, Beverly, Armbruster, Hubner, Loercher, M. Amberg, Durbin. E. Brandt, Bateman, Zollars, King, Irish, Estes, Sullivan, Watt. Third Row: H. Adams, Phillips, Houghtling, Lancaster, B. Amberg, Bradway, liams, Paulsen, Atchison, Pittenger, Coddington, M. Carlock, Johnson. Younkers. - Page 22 - 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB The Girls' Glee Club was organized on September 16 with forty members. Monell Hammitt was elected President and Helen Paulsen, Secretary-Treasurer. Meetings were held after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. After a tryout in March, sixteen were chosen to represent the Glee Club in preparation for the county contest. They are now practicing on the pieces, “The Green Cathedral,” and “The Lilac Tree’ for the contest. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB The Boys’ Glee Club under the supervision of Miss Knowles, elected Roy Foote, President, and Lyman Rogers, Secretary-treasurer. There are fourteen members in the club and they have their meetings before school on Mondays and Wednesdays. They are practicing on the musical numbers, “Andantino in D-flat” and “Bendemeer Stream,” for the contest. MUSIC APPRECIATION The Music Appreciation class are working on a memory contest which is to be held sometime in the first of May. The contest consists of fifty compositions by the most widely known composers, and are pieces which are most frequently heard. In the contest, the composition, name of composer, and his nationality, are required. LOGAN COUNTY MUSIC CONTEST The Glee Club and Boys’ and Girls’ Vocal Contests, were held in Lincoln on May 7th. Lucille Hooten represented our school in the Girls’ vocal contest, and won first place. Robert Hieronymus in the Boys’ vocal contest, won third; and the Girls' Glee Club won first place. THE OPERETTA—“THE TOREADORS” A Spanish light opera in two acts was presented before the Thanksgiving vacation, with the following cast of characters: Senor Dictorio, a wealthy land owner.............................Ramon Lucas Benita ................;...................................... Lucille Hooten Juanita ...................................................... Floy Edwards Juan, Juanita’s lover Pablo, Benita’s lover Dolores ............. Maria ............... Wackeo .............. Swateo .............. (His twin daughters) Robert Hieronymus ........ Roy Foote ... Frances Estes ..... Cleo Sullivan .. Philip Crihfield ... Kenyon Bevan (Toreadors) This was given under the direction of Miss Esther Knowles and everyone worked hard to make it a success. R. L., ’31. - Page 23 - 1931_______THE ATALANTA_______1931 Standing: Phillips, J. Mountjoy, Foote, R. Miller, A. Miller, Bevan, C. Miller, Tuttle, Larison. Seated: Hoose, Crihfield, King, C. Mountjoy, Brown, Hammitt, J. Miller, Adams. ORCHESTRA After several years of earnest and untiring work, most of the older and more experienced musicians have graduated, and the time has come when a new set of pupils must follow the others’ paths. However, under the careful guidance of Mr. A. W. Larison, of Lincoln, Illinois, plans have been successfully carried out for a grade school band, which now consists of 35 members, who tire ready to meet the public on all occasions. The high school orchestra now has an enrollment of about eighteen members. It has furnished music for numerous occasions. PERSONNEL E Alto Saxophones Kenyon Bevan Joseph Mountjoy Monell Hammitt Winton Hoose First Violin Caroline Mountjoy T rombone Johnston King Drums Raymond Mason C Melody Saxophones Tibe Cohen Ina Brown Clarinets Richard Tuttle Arthur Miller C Flute Philip Crihfield B Baritone Saxophone Byron Phillips Cornets Carrel Miller Robert Miller Paul Adams Baritone James Miller Pianist Loretta King DIRECTOR—A. W. LARISON R. L„ ’31. — :Page 24 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 -ACTIVITIES - Page 25 - 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 PRELIMINARY CONTESTS The preliminaries of the literary and vocal contests were held Tuesday evening, April 28 in preparation for the county contests May 6 and 7. The contestants were: MUSIC—VOCAL Boys “Invictus” ................................................... Huhn Robert Hieronymus “On the Road to Mandalay” ....................................Speak Robert Miller “Two Grenadiers” ......................................... Schumann Philip Crihfield “Give a Man a Horse He Can Ride”.............................O’Hara Richard Tuttle Girls “In an Old Fashioned Town” .................................Squires Cleo Sullivan “The Answer” ................................................ Terry Lucille Hooten “I Passed by Your Window”.....................................Brahe Josephine Beverly “Coming Home” ............................................. Willeby Bernadine Thompson “Friend o’ Mine” ........................................ Sanderson Narola Miller LITERARY Humerous “The Blue Eyed Sheik” ........................... Weldon Frantz “The Swimming Pool”............................... Tibe Cohen Dramatic “The Last Leaf’’ by O. Henry..........................Ina Brown “Sally Ann’s Experience” ................... Georgia Houghtling EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING James Miller Grace Swan - Page 26 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 WEINER ROAST On September 26, after the baseball game with New Holland, an all-high school weiner roast was held at the fair grounds. It was the first social event of the year, and fully 70 of the student body was in attendance. After the eats had been devoured, a treasure hunt was staged. Roller skating closed an enjoyable evening. HALLOWE’EN PARTY On October 31 a Hallowe’en Party was held at Murphy Hall. Everybody came in full dress costume, and there was much guessing as to the identity of each person. An enjoyable evening was spent in games and dancing. HIGH SCHOOL DANCE The 28th of November was the date of another very happy social occasion. A High School dance was given at Murphy Hall, with Ramon Lucas' orchestra furnishing the music. Many took advantage of this opportunity of learning the art of dancing. At a late hour the party broke up, every one looking forward to another such happy evening. VALENTINE PARTY February 14 a Valentine Party was given by the faculty for the student body. The evening was spent playing cards, bunco and dancing. Refreshments were also served. Everyone went home feeling very grateful to the faculty for the pleasant evening. ATHLETIC PARTY On March 17 the Home Economics Club gave a party for the basketball team in the school gym. The gym was elaborately decorated in St. Patrick style. A short program was given, consisting of talks by Mr. Hill, Mr. Price, and the four Senior boys on the team. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served, and the evening passed quickly playing bunco and later, dancing. R. H„ ’31. - Page 27 - 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 “BLESS HIS LITTLE HEART” (Senior Class Play) THE CAST Jack Danbury, a bond salesman .................................Harold Adams Muriel, his wife, an interior decorator ......................... Ina Brown Billy Melrose, their friend ...................... Robert Hieronymus Mrs. Stebbins, Billy’s aunt ........................ Monell Hammitt Betty Smith ........................................... Frances Estes “Captain” Caleb Clayton, “retired” .................Burnell Applegate SYNOPSIS Billy Melrose, an old suitor of Muriel Danbury poses as her husband in order that his aunt, Mrs. Stebbins will be persuaded to give him some money. Mrs. Stebbins also believes Billy to be a great sculptor and when the time comes for Billy to exhibit his work of art several complications arise. But everything turns out well and everybody is happy. JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET The annual Junior-Senior banquet was given at the Methodist Church on April 21. The church basement was decorated to represent a garden with an old-fashioned well, flowers, and butterflies. Music was furnished for the banquet by an orchestra, and later for the dance, which was held at Murphy Hall. It was a very enjoyable occasion for everyone concerned. Program Menu Toastmaster—Dick Tuttle Spring Baskets Welcome .............Dick Tuttle Les Carne Butterfly Baby Marbles Response ......... Harold Adams _ Spanked Spuds Trees Hoops Cornet Solo........Robert Miller ----- Reading.......... Julia Reinmiller Butterfly Salad Chips Vocal Solo.........Esther Knowles Angel’s Delight Eskimo Special A Toast .......... Rupert Price Muddy Waters Solo ............... Dick Tuttle Squirrel’s Paradise Address .............. W. H. Hill Sweets for the Sweet - Page 28 J 931 THE ATALANTA 1931 “SAFETY FIRST” Junior Class Play THE CAST Jack Montgomery, a young husband ...........................Dick Tuttle Jerry Arnold, an unsuccessful fixer ..................... Harold Riley Mr. McNutt, a defective detective ....................... Arthur Miller Elmer Flannel, awfully shrinking ......................... James Miller Abou Ben Mocha, a Turk from Turkey .......................Robert Miller Mabel Montgomery, Jack’s wife ......................... Emmy Lou Hoblit Virginia Bridger, her young sister ....................Julia Reinmiller Mrs. Barrington-Bridger, their mother ......................Edna Ludlam Zuleika, a tender Turkish maiden ....................... Dorothy Carlock Mary Ann O’Finnerty, an Irish cook lady.............. Caroline Mountjoy SYNOPSIS Act I—Sitting room in Jack’s home in the suburbs. What happened to Zuleika. Act II—Same scene, a month later. What happened to Jack and Jerry. Act III—Mrs. Bridger’s garden. Three weeks later. What happened to Mary Ann. STAFF Business Manager ........................ Stage Manager ........................... Assistant Stage Manager and Prompter. Property Manager .......................... Assistants .............................. ............ Kenneth Girdler ............... Berdell Fulk ............ Bernice Amberg ............ Lucille Williams Roy Foote and Lyman Rogers C. M., ’31. BACCALAUREATE The Baccalaureate services for the Class of 1931 were held at the Methodist Church, Sunday evening, May 10th. The address was given by Reverend Williams, pastor of the Methodist Church. March ............................................... Josephine Beverly Invocation ............................................... Rev. Johnson Music, “Send Out Thy Light” (by Gounod) ...................... Glee Club Baccalaureate Address .................................... Rev. Williams Music, “The Heavens Resound” (by Beethoven)................... Glee Club Benediction .............................................. Rev. Carawan - Page 29 - 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 CLASS DAY EXERCISES The Class Day Exercises were given at Murphy Hall on Monday evening, May 11. The following program was given: Class History ..................................... Frances Estes Saxophone Duet ..................... Monell Hammitt and Ina Brown Senior Charge ......................................... Ina Brown Junior Response ................................... Richard Tuttle Vocal Sextette, “To Spring” (by Grieg)....................... Frances Estes, Lucille Hooten, Floy Edwards, Cleo Sullivan, Monell Hammitt, and Ina Brown Class Poem .......................................... Helen Paulsen Class Prophecy ...................................... Ramon Lucas Cornet Solo ........................................ Carrel Miller Class Will ....................................... Monell Hammitt Class Song, “Commencement Day” .............................. Class COMMENCEMENT The annual Commencement program was given at Murphy Hall on Friday evening, May 15. It consisted of the following parts: March .................................................. Loretta King Invocation ......................................... Rev. Fred Johnson Music ........................................................ Orchestra Salutatory .............................................. Harold Adams Song, “I Love a Little Cottage” (by O’Hara)............Girls’ Glee Club Solo, “Invictus” .................................. Robert Hieronymus Commencement Address ............................... Dr. J. A. Melrose Song, “Bendemeer Stream’’ (by Moore)....................Boys’ Glee Club Vocal Duet, “By the Waters of Minnetonka” (by Lierance).......... ............................... Cleo Sullivan and Lucille Hooten Valedictory ............................................. Carrel Miller Instrumental Solo, “Concertino (by Gruenwald).............Ramon Lucas Presentation of Diplomas Music ........................................................ Orchestra Benediction ..................................... Rev. Walter Williams - Page 30 - 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 SALUTATORY We are assembled this evening to celebrate the annual commencement exercises of Atlanta Higli School. We have all been present here in this building on many such occasions before, but since these particular commencement exercises are of such importance to us, the class of 1931, we hope that they will prove to be interesting and inspirational to you. As a class we have long looked forward to this occasion as almost the goal of our youthful ambition, but since we are experiencing it we realize that it is not a goal but simply one of the first stepping stones on the pathway to greater things. Yes, we are indeed on the threshold of our careers and this is merely a commencement. There are not as many of us as we had hoped when we were freshmen, but those of us who have completed the course of study feel rewarded for our efforts and are truly glad that we have persisted and can come here to enjoy this privilege. And so, we, the Class of 1931 bid you a hearty and sincere welcome to our commencement exercises. H. A., ’31. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY On a bright sunshiny morning September 7, 1927, the keel of the ship, Class of ’31, was laid. Thirty-two master shipbuilders took their places and began their work upon what was to be one of the greatest ships afloat. Of these Carrel Miller was Master Craftsman, his two assistants being Alta Parsons and Cleo Sullivan. The erection of this sturdy vessel was under the supervision of Mr. Scheer. At first the work went along smoothly enough but as the more difficult parts of the ship were put in place some of the workmen drifted into other ports. By the end of the first year half of the hull was completed. New craftsmen took the place of those yho had rendered such faithful services during the preceding year. The Master Craftsman this year was Sharon House, and his two assistants were Cleo Sullivan, and Ina Brown. Our new instructor was Mr. Butterfield. As the work proceeded, and the hull began to take shape, many new difficulties were encountered, but these were overcome by the skill and patience of the workmen. By the end of May the work on the hull was completed and it was evident that this was going to be one of the strongest ships that had ever been erected in the Atlanta shipyards. After a long vacation we found ourselves again hard at work so wc vould have our ship completed by the end of four years. After much a dn We S ose na Brown as our Master Craftsman, and Carrel Miller bd Cleo Sullivan as assistants. After the larger and more rugged parts - Page 31 - 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 were put in place the smaller but none the less important parts were installed. Working under the guidance of Miss Kieszling, great progress was made and the ship began to take on a stately appearance. After another vacation in which we had been dreaming of the wonderful voyages our new ship would make, we again found ourselves at work, this time to complete the project upon which we had been working so diligently. By unanimous consent Harold Adams was selected as Master Craftsman and Burnell Applegate and Monell Hammitt as his assistants. This year under the direction of Mr. Hill, the instruments and steering apparatus were placed in the navigating room. After all of the final adjustments were made on the vessel all of the supports were taken away and the new ship A. C. H. S. glided swiftly down the gangway with the green and white flag flying at its mast-head. F. E. E., '31. SENIOR CHARGE Juniors! We congratulate you on being promoted to a standard on which you have long cast eager and envious eyes. But don’t think for a moment you can come up with our high standing so of course we will have to give you a few suggestions by which you may approach this limit. We will now try to convey some of your faults to you with the hope that before you become Seniors you will have them mastered in the first degree. First let us speak of your president, Dick Tuttle. Here is the first evidence of your short-sightedness. To think of choosing such a studious fanatic leader for your class. We hope you will see this mistake and next year, choose some one less inclined to study and more devoted to the welfare of his child-like charges. To you, Julia, before entering the Senior class, learn the proverb, “Silence is golden.” Your most serious problem is Bernice Amberg with her fickle ideas and frivolous notions. She comes to school merely to have a good time and then wonders why her grades are so low. But what more could we expect? It is indeed marvelous that “one big head” carries but the little she knows. You, Dorothy C., are commiting a crime absolutely unforgivable. How silly of you to attempt to master Bob Hie! Do you know that life is too short and time is too precious to spend it in such a foolish man ner? You must give up your matrimonial career if you wish to be a success and become worth while. Edna Ludlam, you must stand before the mirror and talk to yourself awhile and when you see how beautiful you are when talking I’® sure your bashfulness will be completely vanished. _ Page 32 - 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 Emmy Lou, take my advice and give up the boys and do a little studying. We know you could burn a little “midnight oil” to a good advantage. Berdell Fulk, we want you to choose one girl and quit trying to break the hearts of all of them. Caroline Mountjoy, we have been watching your progress through your three years of school and have found you to be far superior to your fellow classmates; therefore we think you will use your judgment to the best advantage in the ensuing year. Bob Miller, I advise you to operate on your mouth and remove the loud speaker. Buss Riley’s ambition is to be a sheik and an athlete, two pretty big jobs for Buss; so we advise you to give up one of them. Jimmie, as the class comedian you're a wow! But Seniors act more dignified. Take the warning and refrain from acting so silly. Kenneth Girdler’s chief ambition is to be a sheik, but give it up, Kenneth, because you’re not built that way. You’re cut out to be a farmer. Lucille Williams, you will have to lose some of your avoirdupois if you become a brilliant Senior. Also those gossipy notes you write must be discontinued by next year. Art Miller, if luck is with you and your clumsiness holds out, you ought to be able to stumble into the Senior class perfectly. Roy Foote, we know you are quite a social caller when it comes to visiting school once a week, but we hope by the time you have become a Senior you will have acquired the habit of visiting five days a week. Lyman Rogers, we want to tell you that your dazzling alligator trousers make proper lighting quite impossible in the school; Seniors believe in advancing the standards of the school by other means than by style shows. Now, Juniors, you have heard our good judgment and advice. I charge you now to take heed to them! Correct these “terrible faults,” and follow ours, the departing Seniors, footsteps,. Now remember the responsibilities that befall you when you take up the honorable name, ‘Seniors.” We hope that you make as great a success of your final year as we have of ours and that you will set high standards for the oncoming successors. I now bid you adieu in behalf of the honorable class of ’31 and hope that you become a class worthy of treading our “paths of glory!” _ Page 33 — I. B., ’31. 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 JUNIOR RESPONSE Most Accomplished and Venerated Seniors: We have patienty heard the advice and admonitions which you have seen fit to bestow upon us so liberally. Of course, as you have so kindly pointed out, we cannot hope to attain the lofty achievements that you have accomplished,—but—we have discovered one little thing which you have overlooked in forming an opinion of yourselves. You are just a trifle too much in love with yourselves, egotistic is the word. Therefore we deem it proper and fitting that we should point out a few of your failings in order to lower your exalted pedestal a notch or so, starting with that president of yours. Harold, now that you are a graduate from High School, we hope your mind will turn to higher things than freshman. Fannie, do try to cast your charms elsewhere. Give some of the other girls a chance with the “boy friends.” Come down off your perch, Floy. Don’t act so dignified. We know you’re only sixteen. We hope, Freddie, you will not take Life as seriously as you did your Bookkeeping. Marie, now that you are out of High School, we think it would be much toward your success if you would discard those shy, girlish ways. Burnell, even though you are so large, we see no excuse for you being so noisy. Do try to overcome this odious habit. As you are leaving A. C. H. S., you had better cut out that schoolgirl giggle, Ina. It might not go over so big, elsewhere. Edna, your habit of putting people in their place is quite obnoxious. Isn’t there something you can do about it? Monell, your blushes are really rather charming, but too kiddish for a Senior, we think. We won’t criticize Bob too severely, as he is being guided by a Junior. Lucille, with a voice as melodious as yours we simply can’t imagine you as a farmer’s wife. Wouldn't you prefer to cultivate your voice instead of the fields? Lukie, we will surely miss you in High School. Your childish habits have become a source of entertainment for every Study Hall period. Why don’t you give the boys a break, Helen, instead of always pursuing your studies? Wilma, do snap out of it one of these days. Tell everyone where to head in and you’ll get a hand from the Juniors. Couldn’t you pick up a little weight, Elsie? We know it’s stylish, but why go to extremes? - Page 34 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 Wealthy, Jones’s are having a special sale on rouge. Give them a break and buy some. Byron, maybe someone else will have a drag in Commercial Law since you have left the class. Can’t you give the town boys a break, Cleo, instead of always picking on strangers? Burke, we know it’s fun to tease the girls, but why run it in the ground ? Why do you hate the men so, Gwen? You can’t lose them anyway. Last, but not least, or rather the last two, Grace and Carrel. Don’t take it too seriously, Grace; and watch out, Toady, she may just be fooling you. Now that you have received our excellent advice, we trust that you will all remember it, and profit by it in the future. Amen. R. T., ’32. CLASS POEM As I take my pen in hand, I shall tell all of Ye Of the brilliant Class of ’31 Our class of twenty-three. We wish to thank our teachers, And also thank our friends; We are all so very sorry That this will be the end. Our adviser, Mr. Hill, None better could be found; Never did he fail to help us. His advice proved wise and sound. Harold was elected President Of our extraordinary class, And Harold as a scientist, Surely can’t be surpassed. Next on our list is Monell, The fourth best of the class; You’ll always find her near the top, And never near the last. Ramon Lucas, of course, Is a musician of great fame, For playing the clarinet, He has won a great name. — Page 35 — THE ATALANTA 1931 Ina, who is very neat and trim, Is our little prudence prim; She’s one whom we appreciate, And who types at a rapid rate. Freddie is our farmer boy, He’s good at feeding chickens. You can hear him on the road to school For his Ford rattles like the dickens. And now there is Gwen, A prim little girl, Her hair is almost red, And in it many a curl. Next comes Floy, She has personality and charm; She’ll get by in this world, Without causing any harm. Here we have Burnell, The big radio man; He’s always broadcasting All over this land. Now Edna McCombs As a dancer is very good; But she studies occasionally, As all students should. Now Wilma and Elsie, You remember what I say, Will both be stenographers, And receive large pay. Here is Bob Hie, Sometimes he studies hard; On the basketball floor, He makes an excellent guard. And now there is Wealthy, Who drives the big Chevrolet; Some people have said, That she’ll turn over some day. Well never forget Carrel, The smartest in our class, And he goes much with Grace, Our sweet little lass. As for Cleo and Frances, I’ll bet that some day, They’ll feature in a big revue, On old Broadway. Now don’t forget Burke, A great sprinter, you know; When he’s in a race, The others look awful slow. Page 36 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 Now comes Lucille, She has a wonderful voice; And in time to come, She’ll be some Opera’s choice. Then we have Byron, Who I’ve been told, Is a sheik with the girls, And with the Freshies bold. We must not forget Marie, She’s a country girl too; Now don’t worry about her, For she’ll always get through. Our names are Helen and Vaden, We composed this poem for you; We know it’s not so good, But it’s the best that we could do. THE SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY A prophecy is a difficult thing to write. If you do not realize it, just try to imagine yourself in that mysterious Land of Ten Years From Now. But there, that is just what I am going to ask you to do. One evening, as I was pondering over this idea of a prophecy, I looked up and tried to imagine that each star in the sky held the future of someone. If that were so, then twenty-three of those same stars held the futures of the Class of ’31 in their mysterious interiors. As I was pondering over this tremendous thought one of these same stars seemed to burst, and a million bubbles fell around me. The light was so blinding 1 had to close my eyes. When I opened them I was standing—remember, 1 said you would need your imagination—I was standing in the Land of Ten Years From Now. You can’t begin to imagine how queer I felt, but I mustn’t stop to analyze my feelings. I have a long tale to unfold. A tale which concerns the futures of twenty-three people. Are you ready? The first lap of my journey took me to Washington, D. C. I felt a little despondent. Couldn’t our class be a little original and not produce a president? But it evidently had. For I found President Carrcll Miller at his desk in the White House, with Mrs. President—don’t be surprised when I say her name was Grace Swan—helping to run the affairs of state. She was also kept busy trying to divert the president from the flirtatious glances of his secretary, Floy Edwards. Still up to her old tricks! fhey were all trying to write the president’s next speech, and, incidentally, using all the big words they could find. Then I took a flying trip to—where, you ask? Why to dear old Germany. Riding around the streets of Berlin in a foreign car was rreddy, now the distinguished Frederick Von Deavers. He had made a pile of money off the stock market, and was apparently waiting for the next war. — Page 37 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 Who should be riding in the car with the famous millionaire but Marie Brandt. She was all in white, having just finished her nurse’s training. Incidentally, she was also waiting for the next war. While I was in Germany I found Harold Adams. He had the makings of a fine statue poser, but his scientific ability was too great to waste on such a lowly art. He was with Einstein preparing to carry on his work after the great scientist's death. I jogged on over to Paris where I found Ina Brown. She was showing off her figure eight and gorgeous personality in an elite modiste shop. In good old American she was a high toned Model A. My next destination was a Hollywood studio. I was soon introduced to the new It girl—Frances Estes. After she had rolled those limpid brown orbs of hers at the public and the producers a few times Clara Bow was practically extinct. Of course I found Cleo taking care of Frances, as usual. These few lines of poetry explain the conditions I found existing: Cleo was like the old woman in the shoe, She had so many suitors she didn’t know what to do; She really grew quite thin, Trying to get rid of men; But when she finally settled with Dyke Everything turned out right. I seemed next to be on a Mississippi river boat. A great excitement on board aroused my attention. It seemed that a famous swimmer had just dived off to start on a long distance swim. I did not attach any importance to this till I found that the swimmer was Wealthy Johnson. Of course I found several of my classmates in Chicago. Here I saw Elsie Howe. Now this will be a great shock, Mr. Dellinger, but Elsie was the world’s greatest authority on shorthand. The pride of the University of Chicago’s Commercial department. While I was in Chicago I went out to The Aragon. Well, who do you think I found taking Wayne King’s place? It was Lukie, of course. I can still hear the golden tones of his sax. Between dances we talked ? and he directed me to the most popular night club in the city. Edna McCombs and Gwendolyn Zollars were the popular and charming hostesses. The next senior I visited was Helen Paulsen. Believe me, quiei I country life hadn’t affected her imagination any. She was one of the country’s outstanding authors of blood-curdling murder tales. Burnell Applegate had the promise of a great future, but I found him at home and the girls were simply running after him, so his radio was sadly neglected. He was planning on selecting one of them, which would be a hard job, and settle down, as his wild oats had all been sown by now. While I was in Atlanta a great event took place, Coach Hill had so [ — Page 38 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 progressed in his Annual Track Carnival that they were holding the Olympic Meet there. Here I saw a blurr of white racing around a track. As it puffed toward me I realized it was a human form—and none other than Byron Phillips. He was running the mile now in a little over three minutes. And now for New York. At the Metropolitan I found Lucy Hooten. Instead of getting married and being a charming farmerette, she had gone out for Grand Opera in a big way. While I was in New York, and just ready to return to my home town, I saw two names linked together on a window of a beauty salon. I gave up trying to pronounce them, as they were terribly foreign high sounding names. But on closer inspection I discovered that the two famous beauty specialists were none other than Burke and Monell. Of course their names would be linked together! Have you ever heard of Ebenezer? Well, here’s where I found Wilma Pittenger spending her life in domestic bliss. Another quiet country scene was next on my list. But, sad to relate, all was not so quiet, for Bob and Dorothy were having a family quarrel. But do not be alarmed, as this happens in the best of families. Isn’t it queer I should find the largest and tallest member of the class last? It was my old pal Vaden Hoblit, who had taken up flying as his favorite sport. Of course they missed him at the oil station, but that just wasn’t his calling, and he had to go on to bigger and better things. And what he wasn’t doing for aviation and that Roosevelt field wasn’t worth doing. But before I stop I must leave a warning. Don’t take this too seriously. I am not a very serious person, and not at all given to an inspired foretelling of events. So whatever happens in your future, please blame Fate, and not me. F. E., ’31. SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of the Atlanta Community High School of 1931, assembling here together tonight, as students and never again as students along the paths we have trodden, do hereby make, publish, and oeclare this to be our last will and testament. First— To our beloved Faculty we leave our sincere thanks for the many kindnesses shown us. . To Mr. Hill, our Class Adviser, our appreciation of a guiding hand !n helping us reach our goal. Also as coach, the seeming impossibility °f ever developing more athletic heroes in one class. — Page 39 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 To Miss Hieronymus, the most sincere regrets for our disrespect for authority and continual violation of law in U. S. History class. To Mr. Dellinger, our commercial instructor, we very willingly leave the old worn-out typewriters and wishes for new ones next year. To Miss Knowles, our gratitude for her ever-ready assistance in our programs and also the right to purchase some new victrola records for the music appreciation class. To Miss Kieszling, we express our deepest gratitude in helping last year to make the Junior-Senior banquet a success. To Mr. Larison, our hopes that the Junior Band will take the place of the band and orchestra. Second— To our friendly enemies, the Class of ’32, we do give and bequeath our seats by the windows, the publication of The Atalanta, our model behavior and our high ideals. To the Sophomores the right to follow as nearly as possible in our footsteps. To the Freshmen our many talents. Third— To the individual members of the Junior Class we bequeath: Helen Paulsen’s ability to stay at home nights and study, to Ber dell Fulk. Carrel Miller's ability as Editor-in-Chief of the Atalanta and his ability to stick to one girl, to Harold Riley. Elsie Howe and Wealthy Johnson’s brilliance in shorthand, to Bernice Amberg. Vaden Hoblit’s presidency of the Standard Oil Co. and his so-called name Iso-Vis, to Lyman Rogers. Wilma Pittenger’s silence in speech to Robert Miller and Julia Rein-miller. We’re hoping for satisfactory results. Grace Swan’s ability to run things in general, to Emma Lou Hoblit. Harold Adam’s form as a Roman Senator and love for Freshman beauties, to Art Miller. Edna McComb’s and Gwendolyn Zoeller’s ability to hold so many out of town boy friends, to Edna Ludlam. Burnell Applegate’s scientific ability to Richard Tuttle. Maybe Dick, this will prove to be of some benefit towards ways and means in getting back and forth to Lincoln sometime. Lucille Hooten’s grand opera ability to Robert Miller. Byron Phillips’ ability in the one-mile run, to Kenneth Girdler. Page 40 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 Floy Edwards’ and Monell Hammitt’s wishes that the good times of the Powder Puff Bandits shall never cease, to Caroline Mountjoy, Julia Reinmiller, and Emmy Lou Hoblit. Robert Hieronymus’ love and affection to Dorothy Carlock. Ina Brown’s attitude in taking a joke, and her primpy ways, to Julia Reinmiller. Fred Deavers’ ambitions to make money off the stock market (horses), to Roy Foote. Burke Shifflet’s permanent wave and popularity with the girls, to Kenneth Girdler. Frances Estes and Clea Sullivan’s ability to make the hearts of all the boys in the lower classes flutter, to Lucille Williams. Marie Brandt’s high position over the bank, to Lyman Rogers. Ramon Lucas' talent in music and pole vaulting, to James Miller. To be opened upon the decease of the class. Signed and sealed by the members of the class this eleventh day of May, 1931. M. H., ’31. CLASS SONG “COMMENCEMENT DAY” VERSE Here at the cross-roads we’re standing Viewing the years that are gone. Years that have been swift and fleeting Joyful with laughter and song. Far ahead stretches the future Wonderful mystic of youth, Bright with her promise eternal, Bright with her promise of truth. VERSE Here at the cross-roads we’re parting, Each one must journey alone. Each one must choose his own pathway. Building from days that are gone. And when we face life’s stern battles, May memory bring us the sight Of old faces, and cheer us, Helping us e’er to do right. CHORUS Farewell classmates, Teachers adieu, (yes adieu) Here at the crossroads We must part from you, Hope calls us onward Bidding us be true, But memory binds us ever To our dear old school and you. _ Page 41 - 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 VALEDICTORY Members of the Board of Education, Parents, Faculty, Friends, and Classmates: As a representative of the Class of 1931, it is my privilege to bid all of you a fond farewell. We sincerely hope that you have enjoyed this last evening together with us, and that it will linger in your memory as it will certainly linger in ours. It is with sincere regret that we leave this dear old high school, but along with this regret there is a feeling of happiness and of labor well accomplished. We are now ready to meet the trials and struggles of life, armed with the preparation which these four years of association with our studies and with our teachers have given us. Perhaps some of us will continue our education in higher institutions of learning, but whether we pursue our studies further or whether we broaden our knowledge in the great school of life, the help and example of our teachers will inspire us to put our whole hearts into whatever we may undertake. To you, members of the Board of Education, we wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the opportunities you have brought within our grasp. It is seldom that the privileges of obtaining an education are brought so economically to those parents who may not be able to furnish the necessary books and other equipment for their children. We are indeed fortunate to be the beneficiaries of such a wonder ful system. Parents and friends, we wish to thank you for the support you have given us in our activities during our four years in high school. A community which will cooperate with the teachers in each thing that is attempted is a great help to all who are in any way connected with the school. We are proud to be called the graduating class of Atlanta Community High School, Atlanta’s newest contribution to the world. We earnestly hope that each of us shall justify this title, and shall bring honor and credit to the city which has been our home for so many years. And now, classmates, it is fitting that my last few words shall be addressed to you. Our associations and happy occasions together have drawn us into a close bond of friendship, which will not die with the years, but will be a beautiful memory throughout our lives. There is every pleasant prospect for us to become useful men and women in the great battle of life which now stretches before us. My parting wish is that each one of us will gain his or her full measure of success in the service of mankind, and while so doing that each one will remember that— “Life is the mirror of king and slave, ’Tis just what you are and do; So give to the world the best you have, And the best will come back to you.” C. M., ’31. - Toge 42 - 1931 THE ATALANTA_______1931 BASKETBALL TEAM (First Team) Seated: Lucas, Riley, Shifflet. Standing: Hieronymus, R. Miller, C. Miller. The opening game of the basketball season with San Jose, here. It was the first game for the new coach, and a large crowd came out to see how the boys were going to perform. The game was very exciting from start to finish, San Jose outscoring our boys by one point, 21-20. For our third game we journeyed down the hill to Elkhart. Elkhart had not been beaten by Atanta for a period of four years. A large crowd followed the team, and everyone was in high spirits to win. The game was one of the best throughout the year. The boys had shown great improvement, and it was a fight from start to finish. Atlanta emerged victorious in the final minute of play. 24-22. Then Atlanta met with Armington on their hardwood for an exciting evening. Atlanta led all the way through until the last few seconds of play when Armington tied the score for an overtime period. Both teams were determined to win the game. Atlanta scored a basket and then played very cautiously the rest of the game, coming out with another victory. 22-20. Elkhart next came up to Atlanta for their return game. A large crowd turned out for the game. It was another battle from the start to finish, Atlanta outscoring their opponents by one point, 23-22. The closing game of the season was with Gridley, here. It resulted in a brilliant victory for us, 41-6. This was the last appearance of fol,r Seniors on the first team. — Page 44 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 COUNTY TOURNAMENT On the following Thursday, after defeating Elkhart there, we returned with a large delegation to meet them in the first game of the county tournament. All predictions pointed to a very hard fought game, and they were certainly true. At the end of the game the score stood a tie. Elkhart outscored us in the overtime by one point, 20-19. DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Atlanta went to Lincoln on the first evening of the district tournament, and put up one of the gamest fights against a superior team that any team ever did. We led Lincoln 8-1 at the end of the first quarter, but after that superior size and strength began to tell, and Lincoln won out in a fourth quarter rally by a score of 42-21. Scheduled Games Atlanta .................20 Atlanta..................20 Atlanta .................24 Atlanta .................22 Atlanta .................28 Atlanta ................21 Atlanta .................23 Atlanta .................15 Atlanta .................27 Atlanta ............... 12 Atlanta .................27 Atlanta .................25 Atlanta ................23 Atlanta ................41 San Jose................21 Waynesville ............24 Elkhart ................22 Armington (overtime)....20 McLean .................13 Hartsburg ..............32 Elkhart ................22 Gridley ................13 I. 0. O. F..............22 Armington ..............16 Waynesville ............39 Hartsburg ..............34 McLean .................18 Gridley ................ 6 COUNTY TOURNAMENT Atlanta ............19 Elkhart 20 (Overtime) DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Atlanta ..........21 Lincoln 42 — Page 45 — rv 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 SECOND TEAM Seated: Hubner, Crihfield, Bevan, Paulsen. Standing: Howe, Freeston, A. Miller, Fulk. � SECOND TEAM SCHEDULED GAMES Atlanta .................15 Atlanta .................77 Atlanta .................16 Atlanta .................22 Atlanta .................23 Atlanta .................52 Atlanta .................23 Atlanta .................23 Atlanta .................24 Atlanta .................33 Atlanta .................22 Atlanta .................37 San Jose...............11 Waynesville ........... 5 Elkhart ...............14 Ben Funk ..............12 Armington ............. 3 McLean ................11 Hartsburg ............. 4 Elkhart ...............11 Gridley ...............10 Armington .............17 Waynesville ...........15 Hartsburg .............18 The second team, composed largely of Freshmen made one of the most brilliant records an athletic team has ever made for A. C. H. S. They won 12 straight games, many of them by overwhelming scores. 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 Weldon Frantz, Joseph Mountjoy, James Miller. CHEER LEADERS At the first meeting of the Athletic Association, Jimmie Miller, Pete Frantz, and Joe Mountjoy were elected cheer-leaders. These three were to be seen at every basketball game wearing white trousers and red sweat shirts. They brought forth volleys of noise from the always large crowds. Future athletic teams of the school will be fortunate if they can secure the same trio to follow them and excite the same enthusiasm that they uid this year for the teams. — Page 47 — 1931______ THE ATALANTA_______1931 BASEBALL TEAM Front Row: R. Miller, Bevan, C. Miller, Hubner, Lucas. Back Row: Foote, Riley, Hill, A. Miller, Rogers. Baseball Schedule Atlanta 4 Beason 2 Atlanta 11 Elkhart 10 Atlanta 13 New Holland 10 Atlanta 2 Latham 4 Atlanta 9 Hartsburg 4 After a great deal of hard work, a diamond was finally put in shape for the baseball season. The boys practiced diligently under their new coach and soon found there were many things they could learn about baseball. The first game of the season was with Beason. Atlanta won out in a well-played game, 4-2. The next game was a thriller with Elkhart. It resulted in a victory for Atlanta, 11 to 10, largely the result of a last inning rally that overcame Elkhart’s early lead. On the next Friday Atlanta again came through with a 7th inning spurt. The first part of the game was somewhat ragged, but the boys redeemed themselves by overtaking their opponents and winning, 13-10. The next game resulted in Atlanta’s first and only defeat. It was a very bitter defeat since it almost ruined Atlanta’s championship hopes. However, a lack of timely hits enabled Latham to take us into camp, 4-2. The last game of the season was certainly a fitting climax to a successful season. Hartsburg came to Atlanta supremely confident of trouncing us and winning the county championship. On the contrary, our boys had other ideas, for they started right out pounding the Hartsburg pitcher from the start, and won easily, 9-4. This earned for us a tie with Hartsburg for the county championship. — Page 48 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 TRACK TEAM First Row: Hayter, Shifflet, Paulsen, Bevan, R. Miller, Riley, Girdler. Second Row: Kirby, Scroggins, Hubner, Lucas, D. Fulk. Third Row: A. Miller, Freeston, Tuttle, Phillips. Track Schedule April 11.......................... Normal C. H. S. 47%; Atlanta 74% April 14 .............................Normal U. H. S. 38%; Atlanta 83% April 17 ..................................... Atlanta Relay Carnival April 24 .............................................. Gridley Relays April 25 .............................................. Ottawa Relays May 1 ............................. Logan County Track and Field Meet May 9.................................. District Track and Field Meet ATLANTA RELAY CARNIVAL The first annual Atlanta Relay Carnival was held at the new athletic field on April 17, 1931. The weather was perfect and the meet was a success in every way. Over 500 athletes representing 34 schools competed and several excellent marks were made for future athletes to shoot at. The relays were divided into three classes, according to the size of the school; and the special events into two groups. _ Page 49 _ 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 In Class A relays, Pekin was first, with Decatur second; in Class B, Fairbury, 1st; Leroy, 2nd; and in Class C, Minier, 1st; Elkhart, 2nd. In group 1 of the special events, LaSalle-Peru was first, and Decatur, second; in group 2, Elkhart was first, with Atlanta only one-half point behind in second place. Our own high school made an excellent showing in both the relays and special events. Atlanta was first in the 400-yard low hurdles relay, fourth in the Sprint Relay, and fourth in the Freshman-Sophomore half-mile relay. Shifflet and Freeston won firsts in the 100-yard dash and javelin respectively. A. Miller won second in the shot-put, and Freeston second in the discus. Freeston took third in the shot-put, and A. Miller and Riley got fourths in the discus and pole vault. Foote was third in the 100-yard low hurdles. F. B. S., ’31. LOGAN COUNTY TRACK AND FIELD MEET The Logan County Track and Field Meet, held in Atlanta on Friday, May 1 resulted in a great duel between Atlanta and Elkhart. Atlanta was first with 49 points, Elkhart second with 47 points, Latham third with 11 points, Hartsburg and Mt. Pulaski tied for fourth and fifth places with 8 points each, and New Holland sixth with 3 points. Atlanta made a great uphill climb after trailing Elkhart all the way up to the 440-yard dash. This race resulted in a brilliant victory for Shifflet, Atlanta’s speedy dash-man, and from then on the tide began to turn toward Atlanta. The meet was a splendid success in every way, 5 records being broken, 2 others tied, and fair marks made in the 3 new events on the list. Of this number, the Atlanta boys contributed 2 record-breaking marks, one tie, and 2 of the new marks. Shifflet lowered the time for the 100-yard dash to 10.3 seconds, for the 440-yard dash to 52.9 seconds, and tied the 220-yard dash mark of 23 seconds. Arthur Miller established a mark of 19.2 seconds in the 120-yard high hurdles, and Freeston threw the discus 99 feet, 6 inches to establish a good mark in that event. Besides these record-breaking performances, Riley placed second in the 220-yard low hurdles, Robert Miller second in the half-mile run, Lucas second in the pole vault, Rogers second in the broad jump, Freeston second in the shot put and javelin, and the relay team composed of Riley, Robert Miller, Foote, and Shifflet won second in the half-mile relay. The school may well be proud of this team’s achievements under Mr. Hill, for it is the first undisputed track championship Atlanta has won in many years. Page 50 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 — Page 51 — THE ATALANTA 1931 1931 AND THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED Floy Edwards (Winner Senior Contest) Terry O’Connor was bored. In fact he was disgusted. He was disgusted with life in general, and with school in particular. Now grade school hasn't been like this. You could take a day off every once in a while and have the best times. But here—well, this was simply different. And Terry knew! Ah, sad experience. For Terry had played hookey just once during his high school career (four months in length). The next day he had been called out of his detested Algebra class to something infinitely worse. Terry would never have admitted it, but his knees were shaking just a3 all the rest of the knees ever did that entered the imposing office of the superintendent to answer some deadly charge. Well, anyway, Terry wasn’t going to try risking that again. His excitement would be had elsewhere. After school was dismissed a Senior accosted Terry in the hall. “Listen, Holy Terror, we’ve got a proposition to make to you.’’ Right then and there Terry should have politely walked away, but instead his craving for excitement so dulled his senses that he walked blindly into the trap. It was rapidly approaching the hour of midnight as Terry O’Connor silently slid from his room to the ground below. He had been rather sleepy, but he was wide awake now. The sky was one solid mass of dark grey clouds, the ground looked dark grey, and the trees even took on the ghostly color. Terry didn’t exactly like that, but everything couldn’t go right. The town seemed terribly still. Terry thought a great deal as he walked along. He was very dubious about this adventure, but at least it was a change. But who would have thought so little of a fivedollar bill as to lay it on a tombstone in the most desolate part of an old deserted cemetery? Of course there wasn’t any harm in looking, and five dollars could buy a lot. Those other fellows were sure foolish if they thought they had earned half of it by letting him in on the idea. He decided to give them a dollar, and no more. But despite these happy thoughts, Terry’s spirits sank lower and lower. The cemetery looked horribly ghostly with all those tombstones just a shade lighter than the trees and sky. Terry’s heart was throbbing uncomfortably, but he went bravely on. His destination was getting closer and closer. He could see it now. What were all these souls asleep here thinking? The thought gave him a creepy feeling, and he put it out of his mind. Step, step, step and Terry plodded on. And then he stopped. Why-Because not twenty feet away stood a white statue. Terry had never seen it there before. Every hair on his head seemed to be pricking him like pins. And then, to make matters worse, he found it was not a statue-It moved. Oh, horrors, it moved—closer instead of farther away. Terr}' wondered why he couldn’t move, why he couldn’t lift his feet. And on the thing came, determined and sure. “Oh,” thought Terry, “this can’t be a joke.” - Page 52 _ 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 It was then the light began to dawn. For it wasn’t a joke, it was something immeasurably more soothing to his spirits. It wasn’t an irate occupant of one of the many vaults who disliked having his sleep disturbed by prowlers. It was merely Simmons old white cow, who had strolled from her pasture next door to visit the cemetery. And just at that crucial moment, as though Terry shouldn't have indulged in a sigh of relief, two terrible screeches pierced the midnight air. The hair on Terry’s head started heavenward again. As he looked around he saw two dark fleeing figures, whom he recognized as his conspirators, undoubtedly frightened by the ghostly cow. Well, there wasn’t any five dollar bill. It had all been a terrible plot to make out what a terrible simpleton Terry O’Connor was. But there was a consolation. Instead of Terry being the victim of the school’s practical jokers, the tables had been turned—and Terry was going to have the time of his life spreading the story. “Gee, I love that cow,” and with that comforting thought Terry made his way home. HOME SWEET HOME Edna Ludlam (Winner Junior Contest) Ma got into a perfec’ sweat to sell the lan’. Sez she, “Tom, now while the boom is a-ragin’ in Virginia is the time we may hope to make a livin’ price for our splendid corn and medder bottoms; stir yer stumps and sell the lan’.” Sez I, “Ma, when the time comes, you ain’t a-goin’ to get yer own consent to sell our homestead.” “Tom, now that the niggers are free, what is to keep down the weeds and briars? You sell this here land, Tom, and you and me’ll board at the hotel like real folks.’’ “Ma, I’m a-thinkin’ you wouldn’t part with yer gourds to eat oysters with the Queen. I know you better’n you know yerself.” Then Ma got mad and cried, said I was impudent and sassy, and Id oughter carry out her views and uphold her. This ended in me trottin’ down town and puttin’ the place in the hands of Knat, land agent. t The town was a-hummin’ with northern capitalists, seein’ about all o’ their dead (it bein’ after the war). Knat told me about a couple that had come that day. He said the man was nice to his wife and gave Bill Lane a dollar. Thinks I, I’ll drive ’em out while Ma’s in the notion. When we arrived Ma had a cheerful blaze on the parlor hearth, it bein’ Indian Summer. She was a-runnin’ on style, so I sorta mistrusted her. Howsomever, Mr. Tale found the place to his likin’ and he and the missus had it all fixed up when they left next day. Course I drove them [n and me and Knat made the necessary ’rangements, and I went back home. Page 53 - 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 Still mistrustin’ Ma, I shunned the subject, and in one week I used a month’s allowance of tobacco and Ma kep’ her knittin’ needles a-clickin’ like her life ’pended on it. And I’m hanged if she didn’t knit one finger a yard long. By ’n by Mr. Tale and Knat come to complete the business. When Mandy ushered ’em in, Ma dropped her knittin’ and her hands ’gan to trimble. It was a good sale, but then our dirt was bettcr’n anybody else’s. Mr. Tale sat back in Pa’s old chair and talked all that he was goin’ to do. Finally the pen was dipped and handed Ma, but ’stead of her takin’ it, she laughed in a creaky little laugh. “Mr. Tale, do ye know how high corn grows on his plantation?’’ “No, ma’am.” “Then I’ll tell ye,”—holding her hand exactly a foot from the carpet—“that high, and no more; then the blades turn red and flap over and nubbins the size of my little finger come out.” Mr. Tale sorter smiled, for he had seen the fine ears and stalks of last year’s crop. Ma gave another cackle and said, “And yer sheep’ll all die, and the medders are pizen, and—” “Ma’am,” said he, “I respect your feelings,” and he went out to the porch. Ma, she started bawlin’ and me and her had it. She blamed me, her only son, for wantin' to turn my only ma out homeless in her old age. “But, Ma,” I said, trying to defend myself. “And our old niggers who raised us, and our young ’uns who we raised, who’d tend them ? Oh, Tom, ain’t there no way a-gettin’ out of this mess? I couldn’t die any place else.” “Well, we could pay Knat his commission and persuade Mr. Tale to give up his notion,” I fumbled doubtfully. “How much is the commission?” she asked eagerly. “Oh, ’bout $9.70, but—” “Tom,” she spoke sternly, “if you'll step to the stables a few min utes, I’ll try to compose my mind.” When I returned to the parlor after my trip to the stables, there was Ma, her eyes bright as a young girl’s a-lookin’ as pleased as if she’d been lef’ a fortune. Mr. Tale was smilin’ too when he bid Ma farewell. “How did ye do it, Ma?” I cried, after they’d gone. “Sit down, young man, and never try a trick like that again.” Ma had carried all her p’ints with Mr. Tale, then run and got her shot-bag she’d kep’ her chicken an' egg and butter money in for forty-nine years and five days. She paid Knat and begged and pleaded with him to go away and never come there on no such erran’ as long as she was on top o’ God’s green earth.” _ Page 54 - 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 BECKY’S DREAM Madeline Curtis (Winner Sophomore Contest) All alone by the kitchen fire sat little Becky, for every one else had gone away to a party, and left her to take care of the house. She was only twelve years of age—this little girl from the poorhouse, and who was bound to work for the farmer’s wife until she was eighteen. She had no father or mother, no friends, nor home but this, and as she sat alone by the fire her little heart ached for someone to love and cherish her. Tonight she was wishing that there were fairies in the world, who could whisk down the chimney and give her many pretty things, as they did in delightful fairy tales. There is an old belief that all dumb things can speak for one hour during each night. Now, Becky knew nothing of this story, and no one can say whether what happened was true, or whether she fell asleep and dreamed it. But certain it is, Becky was amazed when she heard a small voice reply, “Well, my dear, if you want advice, I shall be glad to give you some, for I have had much experience in this trying world.” Becky stared about her, but all she saw was the old gray cat blinking at the fire. “Did you speak, Tabby?” said the child at last. “Of course, I did. If you wish a godmother, here I am.” Becky laughed at the idea, but Puss, with his silver-gray suit, white handkerchief crossed on his bosom, kind, motherly old face, and easy purr, did make a very good little godmother after all. “Well, ma’am, I’m ready to listen,” said Becky, respectfully. “First, my child, what do you want most?’’ asked the godmother, quite in a fairy-tale style. “To be loved by everybody,” answered Becky. “Good!” said the cat. “I’m pleased with that answer; it’s sensible; and I’ll tell you how to get your wish. Learn to make people love you by loving them.” “I don’t know how,” sighed Becky. “Neither did I in the beginning,” returned Puss. “When I first came here, a shy young kitten, I thought only of keeping out of every-ones’ way for I was afraid of every one. I hid under the barn, and only came out when no one was near. I wasn't happy, for I wanted to be petted. One day I heard Aunt Sally say to the master, ‘James, that wild cat isn’t no use at all; you’d better drown it, and get a nice tame one to amuse the children and clear the house of mice.’ “The poor thing has been abused, I guess; so we’ll give her another trial, and maybe she’ll come to trust us after awhile,” said the good master. “I thought over these things as I lay under the barn and resolved to do my best, for I didn’t wish to be drowned. It was hard at first but - Page 55 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 I began by coming out when little Jane called me, and let her play with me. Then I ventured into the house, and, finding a welcome at my first visit, I went again and took a mouse with me to show that I wasn’t idle. No one hurt or frightened me, and soon I was a household pet. For several years I have led a happy life here.” Becky listened intently, and when Puss ended, she said, timidly, “Do you think if I try not to be afraid, but to show that I want to be affectionate, the people will let me and like it?” “Very sure. I heard the mistress say you were a good, handy little thing. Do as I did, my dear, and you’ll find plenty of love in the world.” “I will; thank you, dear old Puss, for your advice.” Meanwhile the family were returning home. They were busy discussing their evening and Becky. “I shouldn’t wonder if that little hussy has been up to mischief tonight,” said Aunt Sally, as the family went home in a big sleigh about one o’clock. “The thought of her alone at home has worried me all evening, but she didn’t seem to mind, and I haven’t had time to get a decent dress ready for her; so I let it go,” added the farmer’s wife as she cuddled little Jane, with a regretful memory of Becky knocking at her heart. They found poor Becky lying on the bare floor. The fire was burning, the kettle simmering, and in a row under the hearth stood not only Aunt Sally’s old slippers, but those of the master and mistress also; and over a chair hung two night-gowns warming for the children. For her thoughtfulness each one of the family gave her gifts. The master resolved to do the same by Becky he would wish anyone to do by his Jane. But the mother gave the best gift of all, for she stooped down and kissed Becky as only mothers can kiss, for the good woman’s heart was sorry for her neglect of the child who had no mother. This unusual touch woke Becky at once, and she saw such a wonderful change in all the faces that her own lost its sadness as she clapped her hands and cried with a child’s happy laugh, “My dreams came true! Oh, my dreams came true!” LOGAN COUNTY LITERARY CONTEST The Dramatic Reading and Extemporaneous Speaking Contests were held in Beason on May 5th. Ina Brown, who represented us in dramatic reading won second in her event; and Grace Swan placed third in the extemporaneous speaking contest. The Humorous Reading and Oratory Contests were held in Mt. Pu laski on May 6th. Tibe Cohen, our entry in the humorous reading, won third in this contest. — Page 56 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 KENNINGTON, DETECTIVE Helen Adams (Winner Freshman Contest) George Livingston had been away from home on a business trip. During this time the servants had been dismissed and the house closed for a short time. He was returning unexpectedly and he walked up the steps, unlocked the door and the first thing that met his gaze was the dead body of his father lying on the floor in front of him. He was so stunned he hardly knew what to do; then it dawned upon him that he must notify the police. The man had been shot; George found the gun and picked it up. He saw it belonged to him. He laid it down, picked up the telephone to notify the police. In a short time the police arrived. A detective asked George if he had ever before seen the gun and George admitted it belonged to him. They searched the dead body and found that no money or valuables had been taken. The doctor said the man had been dead about three hours. The police took the pistol to a finger-print specialist. It was found that there were no finger-prints on it other than of George Livingston. Of course, everyone thought he had killed his father. George was not only in the depths of despair, but he had loved his father and deeply regretted his father’s death. He decided to engage a detective such as Sherlock Holmes, were there any to be found. George had engaged a great crimnial lawyer, who had been his father’s lawyer. Three days after he had found his father dead he was talking to his brother who was helping him and who had found many things that proved George was not the murderer of his father. His brother had told these only to the lawyer—just then he fell over dead. George rang for the police, as one was always on guard now. The policeman called the office and the same people who were there for his father were now there for his brother. The doctor said he had been poisoned, and as he and George were the only ones in the room, the suspicion fell on George. Things were becoming so complicated that George at once engaged a well-known detective, Keith Kennington. After Kennington had been gathering clues for about three days he asked for a meeting. When they met the lawyer, George, two policemen and himself were present. Kennington started by saying, “Now will the murderer please step forward, as these gentlemen would like an explanation as to why you shot James S. Livingston and poisoned his son.” To the surprise of all present the lawyer stepped forward saying, When you were engaged to take up this case I knew I would be caught. 1 murdered James S. Livingston one hour before George arrived home, and escaped without notice from the house by a secret underground passage of which no one knew about except James S. Livingston and myself. I wrapped the gun in my handkerchief so my finger-prints would not be on it. I poisoned his son because he was about to discover I had murdered his father. He found out his brother had not murdered his father and I was afraid he would uncover my crime.’’ “I,” said George, “picked up the gun before notifying the police; so mat explains my finger-prints.” - Page 57 - 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 School Calendar September 3. School opens. What, no lecture? 12. Atlanta plays Beason in baseball with a score of 4-2 in our favor. 19. Atanta played Elkhart at Atlanta. Another Victory! And it’s 11-10 this time. 26. New Holland plays A. C. H. S. at Atlanta. What a thrilling game! Score 13-10. October 1. Seniors get class rings. 2. The little freshies are breaking the cameras. 3. Latham plays A. C. H. S. at Atlanta. Not so good! 2-4. 10. Hartsburg plays A. C. H. S. at Atlanta. We have a victory! 22. Home Echo club organize at Miss Keiszling’s. 31. Big Hallowe’en party at Murphy Hall. November 4. Operetta cast is announced. 5. Junior class presents “Safety First.” 6. Practice for operetta begins. 17. Begin practicing at Murphy Hall for operetta. 20. Very intensive operetta practice. 21. Seniors have pictures taken at Mr. Bliss’, today. 24. Dress rehearsal for operetta tonight. 25. Glee clubs present “The Toreador.” 26. Athletic association organized. 27. Thanksgiving Day! 28. Basketball game with San Jose. We lose first game by one point and win second game. December 1. The seniors get their proofs today. 2. “Sonny” Howe breaks out the glass in the assembly door. 3. Mr. Hill taught American History today. A change? 4. Something might have happened today but it wasn’t recorded. 5. Homecoming basketball game with Waynesville! Score in our favor 24-19, 77-5. 8. Boys have intensive basketball practice. 9. There will probably be a tardy clinic. Ramon Lucas is giving a dance tonight. 10. The mercury is certainly lowering today. 11. The pipes are being fixed by someone and they’re certainly making the noise. 12. A. C. H. S. plays Elkhart at Elkhart tonight. We have a victory. Such a score! 24-22, in our favor. _ Page 58 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 ’♦ ■ « V v $ % y V t t WITH THE COMPLIMENTS AND BEST WISHES OF THE FACULTY OF ATLANTA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL T T i Y v T Page 59 ♦ % � ' y y « V 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 x % I T i V i SUMMER SCHOOL 10 Weeks’ Term Starting June 8, ending August 14 Beginning theory classes in all business subjects. Advanced speed classes for high school students who desire to complete business courses before September. High School Graduates who have had one or two years of commercial work are able to finish our business courses during the summer term. Completing such a course enables the student to secure employment during the early fall And, if the student expects to attend college or university in September, his business training will help him pay expenses as well as aid him in his course in the taking of lecture notes and the typing of themes and other general work. FALL TERM OPENS MONDAY AND TUESDAY, Sept. 7 and 8 Write for New Catalog and Courses of Study to ELMER L. HUBBLE. President BROWN’S BUSINESS COLLEGE BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS | f I | I ? T I T i i Y I Y Y Y Y Y I t PEOPLE’S BANK OF ATLANTA J. L. BEVAN, President C. H. TURNER, Cashier RALPH P. CONNELL, Asst. Cashier A. L. Applegate H. Crihfield R. C. Gaddis DIRECTORS Fred E. Verry E. G. Ransdall J. L. Bevan C. H. Turner Capital, $50,000.00 Surplus and Undivided Profits, $60,000.00 — Page 60 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 15. Nothing eventful today. Maybe it will snow; it surely looks as if it were. 16. The P. T. A. meets tonight and the grades and high school are participating in the program. 17. Nothing happened today except Elsie got rather peeved at friend Wealthy. 18. A. C. H. S. played Elkhart at Elkhart in the County Tournament. We lost! How sad! 19. We have a program this afternoon that will take up some of our precious time. 29. Mr. Hill is back with a new wife! 30. We are having plenty of guests from surrounding schools. January 1. A few are missing today. They probably overslept. 6. Miss Knowles is certainly making some new laws for Glee Club attendance. 7. Ah! Mr. Hill announced today that there would be exemptions for some students from semester’s. 16. A. C. H. S. played McLean. We won 28-13, and 52-5 on the second game. 19. Students received report cards. 20. Senior Class meeting. 21. We surely must have a perfect school for nothing happens to cause excitement. 22. Today seems like spring, but no one seems to have the fever yet. We play Hartsburg. 23. We had our regular Friday morning general assembly and the usual pep and enthusiasm were shown even though we were beaten by Hartsburg. 29. Elkhart plays here tonight. Score, 22-23 and 11-24. 30. We surely love to hear jokes told by Mr. Hill and its an old custom for the basketball boys to give their little talks, too. February 3. Doctors are here giving shots for diphtheria. 4. Atlanta plays Gridley at Gridley. Guess we didn’t clean house. Game was very close and exciting. Score, 15-13. 5. Several are yawning. Perhaps they were out late last night. 6. General assembly today. Now we’ll get to hear some more good jokes. 9. Mr. Hill announced a Valentine's party. 10. Some of our freshies had better watch their step. 11. Some of the classes are having six weeks’ exams. 12. The pupils seem quite studious now. (I wonder why?). 13. We didn’t even have a valentine’s box. 16. About forty are absent today from high school. 17. Quite an epidemic. 18. Lorietta Wilcoxson fell down today. Look out for the floor! 19. Armington plays at Atlanta tonight. Score, 12-16, and 17-33. 20. Mr. Hill has been sick, but he is back today. — Page 61 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 IN SALUTATION TO IW ll The Class of 1931 in k “ 1 l m n uu From the time the youthful student learned to spell the simple words C-A-T and B-O-Y and associate them with the pictures in his primer, illustrations have played an important part in the career which is terminating this year in that day of days, Gradu- 1 .yp- MB ation. : yftd Each subject studied in school is brought just a little closer through the pictures in the pages of its text- books. Each illustration has meant that the engrav- er’s handiwork has been maintaining that close bond established back in that distant primer day. ' W It is gratifying to us as members of the engraver’s ; profession to have had a small part in the fashioning of this year book. In much the same manner as we w fflJm 1 have contributed in helping these students glean the knowledge they sought, our share will, through the illustrations in this book, bring back pleasant mem- W ories, in years to come when time’s passage has wk ( f|P ™ gilded these pages with the gold of sentiment. Hk 1 Your careers are ahead of you, Class of 1931. As you march onward in the varied paths you follow, it is a source of satisfaction that the engraver, too, through his interpretation of world events, will keep I step with you and lay before you the treasures of 1 DAILY STATUS3 1 further knowledge. ■ i£5i= i= rk1 IM |P| 1 IrUf S . Kane Engraving Co. KlVjfjk N Twin Plants t iij l - s. rW XX j Bloomington Decatur Illinois “Page 62 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 ►% ♦% % • • i Simplify Housekeeping with the GENERAL ELECTRIC ALL-STEEL REFRIGERATOR Contrast the limited service of an ordinary refrigerator with the multiple tasks performed by a General Electric Refrigerator. 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Almost everyone is back in school today. 24. More agony! Glee club tonight. 25. Typing class had speed test today and Ina Brown made the highest score. 26. Today is a lovely day. 27. News! A great event in the history of the Senior class! Harold Adams, one whom we all thought of as a bachelor, has been chanted into the realms of Freshman beauty. 28. Hartsburg at Atlanta. March 2. Atlanta at McLean. We won, 28-13. 4. Atlanta played Lincoln. We lost, 42-21. 5. Tryouts for Senior class play. 6. Lots of snow and plenty cold. Not very warm in the assembly. 9. Senior class play cast announced today. 10. Gridley game. “Senior Night.” 11. Leota Younkers certainly gets in a hurry sometimes. She even goes sideways to keep from flying. 13. Mr. Lukenbill visited grade school today. 16. Mr. Lukenbill is visiting the high school today. 18. The typewriters are being cleaned. They certainly need it. 19. Some of the seniors have gone to Bloomington today to collect ads for The Atalanta. 20. Teachers’ Institute and no school! 23. Some of the students skipped school this P. M. 24. Mr. Dellinger gave the typing class a speed test and the highest score was made by Ina Brown. 26. Staff for the Senior class play announced. 30. Mr. Hill took nearly all of the boys out to fix the track today. April 1. Junior class meeting. 2. Senior class meeting. 3. Mr. Hill announced no Pikers’ Day for the Seniors. SIGHS! 6. Miss Hie sports a new Easter dress today. 7. Elsie is going to the commercial contest? 8. Gwen asked Cleo what she was going to wear to the dance and she said “My bathing suit.” 9. Dress rehearsal for play cast tonight. 10. Mr. Price thinks he will pass out about 4 o’clock tonight. Senior class play, “Bless His Little Heart.” 11. Dual track meet with Normal Community High School at Atlanta. 17. Relay Carnival. No SCHOOL! 21. Junior-Senior banquet. 28. Preliminaries of music and literary contest. May 1. County track meet at Atlanta. 5-6. Logan County Literary Contest. — :Page 65 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 v ! '!- ! ; ! !- '! ; ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '! ! ! ! ! ! ;' !—t—t—I !”; ! ; !' ;—;— ATLANTA HOME BAKERY For Better BREAD X ATLANTA i ILLINOIS [♦ 1 1 %• 1 1 +1+ -I 1 +1 1 1 !♦ ♦ '♦ • ! ? HOOSE SON HARDWARE CO. Dealers in HARDWARE Stoves and Machinery ATLANTA ILLINOIS MAY (Continued) 7. Logan County Chorus and Vocal Contest. 10. Baccalaureate services tonight. 11. Senior Class Night. 12. Semester exams. 13. Semester exams. 14. Rest Period. 15. Commencement of Seniors. — Page 66 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 $ Bliss Photos Speak for Themselves Bliss Photo and Art Shop Lincoln, Illinois Photos T I Kodaks | and Framing | X CARS CHEVROLET SERVICE Tires and Accessories i All Kinds of Repair Work i ATTEBERRY MOTOR COMPANY ATLANTA, ILLINOIS I TRUCKS — Page 67 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 f DEAN PHILLIPS X V V t V Automobile Repair Shop % 3 Blocks North School Housa .j. I i T X T. J. GILCHRIST | | •I ATLANTA, ILLINOIS % X Y t ? 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Phone No. 201 ATLANTA, ILL. ± t ♦ ♦ • ♦% • ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦ « ♦ ♦� « Surety Bonds Farm Loans ATLANTA BEAUTY SHOP Atlanta National Bank Building ALTA SHIFFLET, Prop. Phone 2351 •4 5m5m5m5m5,,5� 5m5w 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 On entering Shotwell’s Drug Store, Floy Edwards asked for a curling iron and a bottle of peroxide. Edna McCombs remarked, “Well, Floy, I should judge you are going to go home to curl up and dye.” Miss Keiszling: “Jack, do you know what a waffle is?” Jack F.: “Sure; it’s a pancake with a non-skid tread.’’ Harold A.: “Sorry, old man, that my hen got loose and scratched up your garden.” Paul A.: “That’s all right, my dog ate your hen.” Harold: “Fine, I just ran over your dog and killed him.” Marie: “What made you quarrel with Buck?” Lucille: “He proposed to me again last night.” Marie: “Where was the harm in that?” L. H.: “My dear, I had accepted him the night before.” Miss Hie (in American History): “Burnell, do you mean to say that you can’t name all of the Presidents we have had ? When I was your ago, I could name them all.’’ Tiny A.: “Yeah; but there were only three or four then.” Vaden H.: “Philip, I hear that you stayed in the haunted house last night. What happened?” Philip C.: “About 12 o’clock a ghost came through the wall just like there was no wall there.” V. H.: “What did you do?” P. C.: “I went through the other wall the same way.” Bob Hie: “Who called this afternoon?” Dorothy C.: “Why only Aunt Adeline, dear.” Bob: “Well, dear Auntie left her pipe.” Kenyon Bevan, seeing the first windmill on his uncle’s farm. “Say, Uncle, that's some electric fan you have out there cooling the cows.” Bob Miller, playing golf alone, not'ced two boys following him around. At the ninth hole, he turned to the boys and said, “You’ll never learn to play by watching me.” “We’re not watching you play, we’re going to go fishing, as soon as you’ve dug enough fish worms.” _ Page 70 - J931 THE ATALANTA 1931 ILLICO I Call 49 £ “WHERE YOU REALLY GET SERVICE” C. D. KISTNER, Agt. wmri “THANK YOU” We take this method of acknowledging the many courtesies extended us by the teachers and pupils of the Atlanta Community High School, which we assure all concerned, are thoroughly appreciated. W. B. READ CO. BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS � ♦ «♦ � . � '« % %•% � % % � ♦ % ♦ � ♦ ♦ . ♦% ♦% ♦ . � « ♦% ♦%� % ♦ « ♦ � « ♦ ♦ « � % � % . « « � . . « � « • « ♦% ♦ « ♦ • ♦ � ♦ � !♦ � !♦ I $ “EVERYTHING ABOUT TYPEWRITERS” and a Complete Line of Office Equipment Royal Portable, $60, Extended Payment PAXTON TYPEWRITER CO. 105 E. 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SCHOOL SUPPLIES | THE REXALL STORE T — Page 76 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 Mrs. Hill: “Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?” Sonny H.: “At the bottom of the page.” Mr. Hill: “Cleo, how many times have you been late this week ?” Cleo S.: “I don’t know; I thought you were keeping score.” “How a few misfortunes would surprise The men who strive on land or sea, If each were indeed as wise As he believes himself to be.” S. S. Teacher: “Why is it you don’t come to Sunday School, Frances?” Frances E.: “Oh, please, Miss, I’m learning French and Music now, and Mother doesn’t wish me to take up religion until later.” “Mr. Hubner, your son is accused of stealing. Have you anything to say for him ?” “Well, I’m glad he’s begun to do something to support himself.” “Do you always look under your bed before you say your prayers?’’ asked Edna Mae Brandt of Ethel Lancaster. “No, my dear,” replied Ethel, “First I say my prayers.” Joe M.: “Say, Susie, have you a minute to spare ?” Susie I.: “Yes, I think so.” Joe: “Well, I’d like to see you for a second.” “Is it true that several people fell asleep during the first night performance of your new comedy ?” questioned Sam Turner of Ramon Lucas. “Yes,” replied Ramon, “but they laughed in their sleep.” IN THE UNITED STATES: People are put to death by elocution.— Newspapers are useful for reporting calamities, such as deaths, marriages, etc.—To be called to the Bar is to be treated to a drink. — Page 77 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 I HALL, MARTIN, 1 j HOOSE, AND DEPEW l LAWYERS | 1 f ❖ I UNITY BLDG. ♦ t BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS I I I T MAT’S 1 EVERYTHING IN MEN’S WEAR ! 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Lincoln, Illinois Printers of this Annual vvvvvvvv — Page 80 — 1931 THE ATALANTA 1931 Emmy Lou: “Mr. Dellinger, what is a bank?” Mr. D.: “A bank is a great institution which lends umbrellas when the sun is shining and wants them back when it rains.” Mr. Price: “Roy, give the names of three of the most prominent gardens in history.” Roy F.: “Eden, Madison Square, and Mary.” Member of School Board: “I would like to give you a good reference, but you are never punctual with your work.” Miss Knowles: “Well, say that she prepared her work with as much punctuality as she received her wages.” Mr. Hill: “Tibe, give the definition of ‘home.’ ” Tibe C.: “Home is where part of the family wait until the others are through with the car.” % JEWELRY t SILVERWARE f ♦ • V V V V V V V . V •. V W V ❖ ? COMPLIMENTS OF House Sons LINCOLN, ILLINOIS � ♦ The Senior Class of Atlanta wishes to extend their thanks to the merchants who have so kindly helped publish this edition to the “Atalanta” by contributing their ads. i — Page SI —