Atwood Hammond High School - Post Yearbook (Atwood, IL)

Page 22 text:

THE POST Rose, who graduated from New England Conservatory of Music, made her debut in Vienna. The young prirna donna made quite a sensation in musical centers. Springfield Register —Among the list of appointments given out by Governor Raymond O’Loughiin, we find the name of Flossie Buxton Hines as senior warden of the new Womans penitentiary of Ivesdale, Illinois. Monticello Bulletin—Elizabeth E. Fisher, the popular young divorcee, has just refused a $5000 contract from the Pathe Moving Picture Co. Arthur Graphic Mamma and Papa Brown have been here on a visit to their daughter, Eula Pankey, of this city. Washington Post —President Hanson has just appointed Richard Riggs and wife Mary, to the Post of Chief of all wireless telegraphic and telephonic stations. New York Tribune—The play, “The Woman Who Wasn’t 'There”—written by Madeline P. Baker, has caused quite a furoreamong the critics. The heroine of the play, a new star in dramatic world, was Mrs.Charlie Chaplin, better known as Dorothy S. A strange coincidence in that the author and famous actress were former class-mates. Decatur Review—The Ringling Circus Tent was in town today. The crowd was large, but the performance would have fallen flat had it not been lor the clown. Henry Stirrett, with his troop train of mice and Chinese rats. Wireless from Hawaii—A great anxiety is expressed in Honolulu because they fear the noted Scientist and explorer. John Burger, was lost in the jungle. Sabina Desert Observer—Some travelers on the Cape Town Aero line found an American woman who gave her name as Margaret Storey, wandering across the desert alone. She claims to be searching for a fountain of youth and beauty. Decatur Review—Mrs. Harold Beaty, one of our most popular society matrons, known as Blanche, has just returned from France. It is reported that it took all the farm trucks from the Beaty ranch to carry home those trunks of Parisian garments. New York Times Wireless from Jupiter was received here this morning annouucing the marriage of the King of Jupiter and Flossie Call, a former resident of the earth. Nashville Examiner Tiana Dragoo has refused the position as head of History department in Ward Belmont College. She is to be married to Clausie Anderson. Los Angeles Review—Irene Keyes, head nurse of the Chicago Hospital, announced her engagement to Dr. Salisbury of Chicago. Champaign Evening Post—Alta Nixon, a graduate of the U. of I., has accepted a position as a cartoonist for Fox Newsettes. Senior illusir (Cabinet Madeline P. ‘When I Am Gone, You’ll Soon Forgot Me.'

Page 21 text:

THE POST Mentor Class Kistoru On a bright September morning in 1917, a large class of Freshmen began their stormy way through the Atwood Township High School. There were twenty-seven of us, and we believed ourselves to be nearly perfect. As soon as we were well started in our work, we found that there were many things which we had never known and some things were in existence which we had never even imagined. Fifteen of this group came from the Atwood Grade school, some came from Pierson, and the remainder came from the surrounding rural schools. The members of the class have worked very diligently. Although a few became discouraged and left school, the remaining eighteen have stayed until the end. Fred Billman was our star in athletics the first year. Margaret Hofsas represented the girls of the A. T. H. S. at Monticello in the oratorical contest. The opening of the second year found some changes. September 1918, saw twenty-one Sophomores, nineteen members of the original twenty-seven members. Tiana Dragoo from Camargo and Edna Harder from Garrett. We had the school spirit and to prove this we were the only class to hang its banner in the assembly hall. We had three boys in athletics, Leslie Doty, Henry Wilson and Fred Billman, and one girl, Cleone Rose, in the oratorical contest. Both class and school were saddened by the death of Fred Billman, March 13, 1919, and Margaret Hofsas, July 8, 1919. September 1919, saw twenty-one Juniors come to take their places next the Seniors. Three of our members were in the oratorical contest this year. One of our boys, Henry Wilson, went out for athletics. Our number decreased to twenty. The year of twenty and twenty-one saw eighteen of the class enter A. T. H. S. We felt as only those who have been Seniors can feel. We were again able to have a football and basketball stars on the team, and representatives in the oratorical contest. The times of work and pleasure are almost gone. We are considered as children no longer, but old enough and competent enough to choose for ourselves the vocation which we wish to follow; and to work to that end. As the class divides, let us take time to think back on those good old times that we have had together in A. T. H. S. and let us not think that the best of life is gone, but the best is yet to come. Elizabeth Edmondson. Class Jrnpbccu Cream of the Press 1931 Martian Observer—Is reported by wireless that Henry Wilson, the well known agriculture wizzard of U. S. has decided to come to Mars to try experiment on Martian vegetation. Decatur Review—Grace Roloson, who led the American Battalion of death in Japs and American war and defended the Golden Gates has returned to her old home for a short visit, before going to Brazil to reign as Amazonian queen. Boston Transcript —Miss Cleone

Page 23 text:

THE POST Grace R. ‘Oh, I Hate to Get up in the Morning.' Cleone R. ‘Memories. Dorothy S. ‘Back to the Land of Cotton.’ Mary H. They Always Pick on Me. Henry VV. I Know What it Means to be Lonesome.’ Flossie B. Love’s Old Sweet Song.’ Henry S. ‘I cannot bear to Say Good-bye.’ Raymond 0. ‘When we all Get to Heaven.’ Tiana D. Let the Rest of the World go By.’ Irene K. ‘In the Gloaming.’ Eula B. ‘Home Sweet Home.’ Flossie C. ‘My Isle of Golden Dreams.’ Alta N. You’ll have to go Slow and Easy, it you want to get along with Me.’ John B Dear Old Daddy Long Legs.’ Margaret S. ‘Oh Johnny! Oh Johnny! Oh.’ Blanche V. ‘Smiles.’ Elizabeth E. ‘Till, We Meet Again.’ (Ehc (Class Illtll As a result of the consultation with our local physicians we have been warned that our iron constitutions are fast becoming rusty. We, the class of nineteen hundred and twenty-one, of sound mind and understanding, nearing the time to leave this sphere, do hereby authorize this, our will and testament. To the sorely tried faculty we bequeath forever peace and quietude. Item I. We give and bequeath to the school as a whole, the obviously pleasing disposition, possessed by the Senior Class, revealed by the fact that they never disagree and have coperated in all business matters. Item II. We give and bequeath to the Junior Class all the health and prosperity she may need. We give to her all our vacant seats, provided she shall render them due respect and reverence; we give to her all our joy gained from English IV. Item III. I, Henry Wilson, bequeath my seat in the southwest corner of assembly to Joe Baker for his convenience in writing notes without being caught. Item IV. I, Grace Roloson, do bequeath my avoirdupois to Lillian Bowman, and my accuracy in Business arithmetic to Richard Riggs. Item V. We give and bequeath to several individuals the following: To Claud, all the French note books. To Cecil E , an extensive course in vocal music. To Mina Peters, Flossie B's brown dress. To Harold Auld, Henry S’, theme grades. To Clara H . Margaret’s ear Pufls. To Helen. Dorothy’s curls. Item VI. After these gifts have been made, we appoint G. W. Sutton as sole executor of this our last Will and testament. In Witness whereof, we, the class of nineteen hundred and twenty-one, do set our hand and seal. The Seniors.