Atlanta High School - Atalanta Yearbook (Atlanta, IL)

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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

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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 -

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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 -